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The other day, I needed to shop so I got into my car and drove to my supermarket in...
The other day, I needed to shop so I got into my car and drove to my supermarket in Penfield. Then, I got back in my car to go to the Post Office and pick up my dry cleaning.
Did this have any impact on my health? Dr. Lawrence D. Frank says, "Yes."
He spoke on April 28th at the Strong National Museum of Play on a topic called, "Sprawl: Unhealthy Consequences," presented by the RRCDC (Rochester Regional Community Design Center). Dr. Frank's specialty is the interaction between land use, travel behavior, air quality and health and he reported on statistical studies that show how urban development can affect the health of its residents.
So when I drive to the supermarket, I'm not walking and exercising, I'm using up gasoline and I'm adding to the pollution in the air. If I could walk to the supermarket and to my other destinations, I would be less prone to obesity, I would be spending less money and I would not be spewing out exhaust fumes. The results would be better health, less expense for fuel and medical care and a cleaner environment which would lead to a higher quality of life.
So why don't my fellow citizens and I do that?
Dr. Frank explained. "If we expect people to change their behavior and do things that are 'beneficial,' we have to align our physical instruments to make that a reality." For example (he said), if the urban design favored mixed housing on interconnected streets, offered nearby amenities such as stores, restaurants, museums and even places to work, there would be less incentive to drive and more incentive to walk.
If automobile insurance were to be priced in accordance to how far we drive, the result would be that we would pay more for insurance if we drove longer distances. After all, the more we drive the better chance for an accident. People who drive very little, would pay very little for insurance.
The cost of gasoline could be another incentive to drive less and walk more. If gas cost $8.00 per gallon (which I hope never happens), people would think twice before jumping in the car to buy a loaf of bread. All of a sudden, the driver would think: "Is it worth paying all this money for gas and insurance for a spur-of-the moment trip?" And, "Do I really want to live in a suburb from which I have a daily commute of two hours? Maybe I want to live in an urban area that is pedestrian-friendly, convenient and environmentally friendly."
Transportation would be an additional incentive. If convenient, economical transportation were available in central areas, there would be less need to drive and more opportunities for some walking. "Investment in trasportation has a direct impact on where you'll have growth," said the speaker. "We as humans are terribly myopic. For example, decision making is cycled within the clock of an elected official so it is very difficult to get these long-term issues on the radar. There is a serious cost with this. As we learn more of what needs to be done, this delay in taking action is affecting our economy, our environment and our health."
Finally, there's the danger in not doing an accurate analysis of the results of planning and urban development. "The first big bucks that get spent to improve health," said Dr. Frank, "need to show good results. If they are NOT successful, it will kill future funding. You must break apart the data and analyze it by demographics. The elderly, the young professionals, men and women, to name just a few separate study groups, show up differently in relation with their environment. Ignore the influence of a group and the expected results from an urban project may not appear."
Dr. Frank concluded by saying, "We're going to have to be changing things significantly in the future to be competitive as a region, as a country and as a society. This includes developing urban communities that will have less obesity, less dependence on the car, a cleaner environment, better health and a good quality of life."
Dr. Frank is a registered architect. He has a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and Transportation Planning and a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Planning. His talk was sponsored in part by the RRCDC which is bringing a series of renowned speakers to Rochester for a mix of lectures, exhibitions and discussions on how to revitalize our area by means of excellent urban design.
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Doctor Who is a fun show for plenty of reasons. Between the time travel shenanigans, the quirky Doctor du jour, and the crazy characters along the way, sitting down for an evening of Who is pretty much a guaranteed good time for any fan. The show wouldn't be the same, however, if the Doctor didn't have a great companion traveling through time with him. The Twelfth Doctor is currently without a companion, but rumor has it that one actress is being considered for the role: Rakhee Thakrar.
Rakhee Thakrar has an unforgettable role in the British series EastEnders to her name. She played Shabnam Masoon, a woman whose traumatic journey over twelve months saw her delivering a stillborn baby. Critics and viewers alike responded well to her nuanced performance in a sensitive storyline, and Doctor Who fans can definitely use it as proof that Thakrar would be capable of handling anything that the show could throw her way.
Thakrar's possible future on Doctor Who is only rumor at this point, according to Radio Times, and auditions for the role of the Doctor's next companion have not yet even begun. But Rakhee Thakrar's place on the list of contenders would make sense considering her television experience. She left EastEnders in February, so the timing may well be perfect for her to take a ride or ten in the TARDIS.
Rumors of Rakhee Thakrar as a possible candidate for the next companion come on the heels of Who alum Maisie Williams debunking the rumor that she would be joining the cast full time. Add in the fact that lead actor Peter Capaldi has expressed the desire that his next companion not be a man, and it looks like the stars could be aligning for Thakrar to be a solid contender.
There's no saying how long she'd be in the TARDIS with the Doctor if she does land the part of the next companion. Companions in the days of original showrunner Russell T. Davies tended to be one-season wonders, but current showrunner Steven Moffat has allowed major companions to stick around for multiple seasons. As Moffat is going to be replaced by Chris Chibnall of Broadchurch fame after Season 10, there's no saying how companion tenures will be handled from Season 11 on. As even Peter Capaldi has said that he might not continue as the Doctor after Season 10, the actress replacing Jenna Coleman may be the only constant in the near future of Who.
We can't say for sure whether or not Rakhee Thakrar will be the next human time traveler to zip around with Twelve in the TARDIS, but there's no reason to be anything but optimistic if she does land the role. Since we may not even getting any new Who until 2017, we can at least enjoy having something new for speculation.

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The camera slides into focus with a wide lens capturing the whole office room. George sits at his work desk and drums the pen on the keyboard. The song can be heard through the headphones and it visibly irritates the coworkers. Boss enters the room, assesses the situation and walks to remove the headphones. Dialog begins.
When was the last time you really felt freedom? Like you could do anyone and anything in the world? When was the last time you were thinking about your life and thought to yourself, man, I am winning this game so bad.
An hour later the man in question walks free from the conference room and the days of breathing damp office air are numbered. Tickets have been drafted, plans have been made. No more of this old mess.
I am getting ahead of myself here. There is still 60 days left. In conclusion, I have decided to follow my good friend's wisdom of leaving everything behind for a while and search for experiences in the open wide world. Many would question my choices – our bloody generation was well tempered into a loop of eat, work and sleep repeat.
Tickets have already been purchased and now the ecstasy of planning enthralls the brain, going back and forth on all the possibilities and places to see. Truth is I have known already for a while my personal calling and during this year I am ready to go through all the hoops, hell and high water to achieve the goals set for 2017.
So all I can do tonight is to play this song over and over and over.
– George
See, I been a bad bad bad bad man.
And I'm in deep, yeah.
I found a brand new love for this man,
And can't wait till you see.
I can't wait.So how you like me now?How you like me now?
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield College softball team dropped a 7-4 decision to Salve Regina in the opening contest of the 2017 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament Regional, hosted on Potter Field on Friday afternoon.
With the loss, Springfield College falls to 32-10 overall, and will wait to face the loser of Amherst and UMass Boston in Game 4 on Saturday. With the win, Salve Regina pushes its win streak to eight games, as it is now 26-11 on the season. The Seahawks will take on the winner of Amherst and UMass Boston on Saturday in Game 3.
Sophomore Emily Woznick (Sandy Hook, Conn.) led the Seahawks in the batters box, as she recorded five RBI in the game, including a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning. Woznick's home run on Friday marked the eighth of the season and the 11th of her career. In the circle for Springfield College, junior pitcher Talia Loda (East Haven, Conn.) finished pitching 6.1 innings, giving up eight hits while striking out a pair. For the Seahawks, Kelsey Boarman (North Dighton, Mass.) had a strong outing, pitching a complete game, holding the Pride to three hits while striking out three.
Salve Regina took a two-run lead in the top of the third inning when Woznick roped a ball into right field, plating Francesca Galeazzi (Lynn, Mass.) and Lindsey Florent (New Bedford, Mass.). The Pride responded in the bottom half of the frame when Carianna Gasdia (Wakefield, Mass.) drew a walk, before Kirsten Drobiak (Griswold, Conn.) moved her to third with a single to right. Next up, Allie Wheeler (Agawam, Mass.) grounded out to second, but Gasdia was able to cross to cut Springfield College's deficit in half.
The Seahawks regained its two-run lead in the top of the fourth inning when Galeazzi reached on a fielder's choice, allowing Lexi Soucie (North Easton, Mass.) to come home from third, giving Salve Regina a 3-1 lead.
Springfield College pulled back to within one in the bottom of the fifth inning when Wheeler reached on a fielder's choice, scoring Loda from third to make it 3-2, Seahawks.
Salve Regina tacked on four insurance runs in the top of the seventh, including a three-run shot off the bat of Woznick to give the visitors a five-run lead, before Wheeler came up with a triple to right, scoring Gasdia and Drobiak to cut the Pride's deficit back to three in the bottom of the seventh. From there, Boarman was able to pick up the final two outs to seal the win.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is heading into the New Hampshire primary faced with a study that says his tax plan would add $600 billion to the federal deficit in 2015.
A study released yesterday by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center in Washington compared the revenue (USCBTAXR) that Romney's tax-code changes would generate with the revenue the U.S. is expected to collect under current law, which assumes that several income tax cuts will expire as scheduled at the end of 2012.
Though the Tax Policy Center said Romney's tax plan would "reduce federal tax revenues substantially," the budget hit isn't as severe as some of his competitors. The same group previously said former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich's tax plan would increase the deficit by $1.3 trillion and that Texas Governor Rick Perry's proposal would boost the shortfall by $995 billion.
Romney's proposal "does more changing around the edges than wholesale getting rid of things," said Roberton Williams, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center. "He would, for instance, maintain the tax on capital income for high income folks, which brings in a lot of money."
Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, is hoping to solidify his front-runner status in the Republican race with a victory in New Hampshire's Jan. 10 primary after winning the Iowa caucuses by eight votes on Jan. 3. Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania finished just behind Romney in Iowa.
Andrea Saul, a Romney campaign spokeswoman, said in an e- mail yesterday seeking comment on the center's report that he has proposed "dramatic spending cuts to reduce the deficit and pro-growth tax policies that permanently extend the Bush tax cuts, dramatically cut the corporate tax rate to create jobs and deliver real tax relief to middle-income taxpayers."
Romney's economic plan calls on Congress to immediately lower the top corporate tax rate to 25 percent from 35 percent. He has said he would be open to additional rate cuts if they are accompanied by measures that would broaden the income base.
He would move the U.S. to a so-called territorial system of taxation, in which the government taxes only domestically generated corporate income. Republican leaders in Congress have shown interest in this concept. House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, a Michigan Republican, introduced a proposal in October that would shield 95 percent of profits earned offshore from taxation in the U.S.
Individual Taxes
For individuals, Romney would lower the maximum tax rate over time, though he hasn't specified a rate target. He would eliminate the estate tax and make permanent the current 15 percent rate on dividends and capital gains. Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of less than $200,000 wouldn't pay any taxes on capital gains or dividends.
Romney's tax plan, unlike those of some of his Republican opponents, isn't an attempt to escape the confines of the U.S. tax code. It doesn't give taxpayers the choice of sticking with the current tax system or paying a flat tax instead, as Gingrich and Perry have proposed. There isn't a national sales tax like the one businessman Herman Cain outlined before his ended his campaign in early December amid allegations of sexual indiscretion.
"My administration will make America the best place in the world for entrepreneurs, inventors and job creators," Romney said at a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on Dec. 27. "I'll lower and simplify taxes, especially for middle-income Americans."
The study doesn't take into account a $1.2 trillion reduction in federal spending scheduled to take effect in 2013. Those savings won't prevent Romney's proposal from increasing the deficit, Williams said.
He said the $600 billion revenue reduction under Romney's proposal would happen in 2015 while the $1.2 trillion spending cut would be spread out over a decade.
"This goes in the wrong direction," Williams said. "It still worsens the deficit situation."
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As a Raleigh divorce law firm, one of the most difficult discussions to have, is with a Client who has recently discovered the pain and betrayal that comes with adultery. There is nothing like discovering with certainty that your spouse has had or is having an affair. There is no legal remedy that can take away the pain and anguish they are feeling. There are, however, some legal options available for redress against an individual who interferes with the marital relationship, and these remedies are known as Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation.
What is the Difference Between Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation?
These causes of action are related but not the same. North Carolina law recognizes the cause of action for Alienation of Affection, which is when someone takes away the affections of one spouse for another destroying the marriage. North Carolina also recognizes the claim of Criminal Conversation, which involves the act of having sex with someone else's spouse. These are actions that are filed against the paramour or third party that has taken away the affections, but not the spouse themselves. You cannot file a lawsuit against your spouse specifically for adultery, but the issue of adultery can be factored in a claim for alimony or Divorce from Bed and Board.
Can Adultery be Proven?
While proving adultery is difficult, it can be easier than it may seem. A Plaintiff does not have to prove sex or adultery beyond a reasonable doubt or ascertain any real physical or photographic evidence to be successful.
In fact, all that is required is evidence that tends to show "inclination" and "opportunity." Adultery by its nature is secretive, and the law recognizes this. Therefore, a Plaintiff need only show that the two individuals liked each other enough to be inclined to commit adultery (lots of texting, calls, flirting, etc) and they that had the opportunity to do so (sufficient time alone in a place where such an act could reasonably take place).
You are not required to have direct evidence of the act itself but must show that both parties had the opportunity and inclination to engage in sexual intercourse with each other and that your spouse has expressed affection for another person that has led to the end of your marriage.
When Should You Pursue a Judgment for Alienation of Affection or Criminal Conversation in North Carolina?
Deciding whether or not to pursue these claims mostly lie in one's ability to recover monetarily from the paramour, or third party to be served.
For example, you may have an excellent case against your Wife's boyfriend for having an affair with her, but would he have the ability to pay a large judgment? If you were awarded a jury verdict of $500,000.00, does the boyfriend have the ability to pay the judgment? Assets to seize? If not, you may only have the satisfaction of a large judgment, but not the actual funds themselves. We often recommend an asset search of any potential parties that may be sued so that our clients can make an education decision as to whether this course of action is best for them to pursue.
Keep in mind that obtaining and preserving evidence of the actions of the third parties is crucial in building a successful case.
For this reason, it is imperative that you meet with an experienced Raleigh attorney who can offer guidance on how to best accomplish this as well as put you in touch with a private investigator who is well versed in obtaining evidence of extra-marital affairs and experienced in testifying as a witness in the event of a trial.
Alienation of Affection
Alienation of Affection deals with the purposeful interference and destruction of the love and affection in an existing, happy marriage causing the end of that marriage. This claim is often used when there is an affair, or even an attempted affair that actually destroys a good marriage. The claim can even be maintained against an individual with no love interest, but who just works hard to destroy and "alienate" the affection of the other spouse (picture the evil in-law or bad influence "friend").
It is a civil claim and usually filed in Superior Court and seeking money damages.
How Can You Prove an Alienation of Affection Claim in North Carolina?
To prove a claim for Alienation of Affection, a Plaintiff must show:
- A happy marriage between you and your spouse with genuine love and affection.
- That love and affection which existed at the time of the actions of the Defendant was alienated and destroyed.
- The Defendants wrongful and malicious acts resulted in the alienation of the previously existing love and affection.
*If you can prove sexual intercourse, the third element of maliciousness is automatically proved.
*Any third party that meets the elements may be sued, not just a lover.
Can You Defend an Alienation of Affection Claim?
Common Defenses to Alienation of Affection Claim:
- Lack of love and affection. Evidence that the marriage was not happy. The marriage does not have to be perfect, but evidence of constant fighting, lack of time together, prior separations, etc., tends to show unhappiness.
- Consent of Plaintiff. Odd, but possible if in "open" marriages or spouse swapping type relationships.
- Connivance, or being suckered into having an affair leading to end of the marriage. Rare.
- Acts that occurred after separation alone cannot be the basis for an Alienation Claim.
- Practical Defense of Poverty of Defendant, which often makes the claims untenable.
Criminal Conversation
Criminal Conversation is a civil cause of action based on the actual sexual activity with the spouse of another.
In other words, sleeping with someone's spouse is a violation of civil law and you can be sued for it. Again, this is a claim usually made in Superior Court with the Plaintiff asking for a large monetary award. The issues involved are complicated and require the consultation of an attorney familiar with these claims. We have experience both defending and prosecuting such claims. The elements required to prove Criminal Conversation include:
- Valid Marriage between Plaintiff and Spouse.
- Sexual intercourse between Defendant and Plaintiff's spouse.
As you can see, one major difference between these two claims is that Alienation of Affections requires the destruction of the marriage, while Criminal Conversation does not. Another major difference is the requirement of sex with Criminal Conversation. Criminal Conversation also does not require evidence that the marriage was happy.
Practicality of Pursuing Alienation of Affection or Criminal Conversation in Modern Family Law
Although there are legal hurdles to pass in order to win an alienation or criminal conversation case, the Plaintiff may feel they are warranted in seeking damages. However, there are additional factors to consider before pursuing a judgment.
Can the Defendant Pay a Judgment?
Each year there are still many claims for both Alienation of Affection and Criminal Conversation filed. Every so often a jury in one county or another will hand down a large six or seven figure award. The fact is that in many of the "big" cases you hear about, the Defendant is either unrepresented or fails to show up and offer evidence. This is often the result of a Defendant who lacks the resources for representation or the motivation to fight the claim.
Do You Have a Fair Chance at Receiving Damages?
Let's face facts. Some people never pay their debts. There are millions of people walking around this country with judgments for money against them that they will likely never pay. There is no such thing as debtors prison, so big judgments do not always mean big pay days. So when considering filing a claim for Alienation of Affection or Criminal Conversation, take a realistic look at the financial reality. Hiring an experienced attorney to represent you in bringing these claims will be expensive (typically 5 to 10 thousand dollars to start), and even if you win you may not receive any money.
On the other hand, if the Defendant is a financially responsible person or has assets and resources, they will suffer from a judgment and forced to pay it (or settle our to court).
How Will the Jury View the Case?
There is also another practical problem with bringing these claims which involves our changing society. Many years ago if you polled a random group of 12 people, they would likely tell you that adultery is a horrible thing that is never justified. Today, it is VERY difficult to find a jury of 12 people where one or more has not cheated on their spouse or where several jurors are not particularly offended by it.
What is the Value of Marriage?
Another practical consideration with these claims is proving "damages." It is a difficult task to assign a value to sex with one's spouse or a value to your marriage. There are ways skilled attorneys handle it, including focusing on the happiness lost, future lost, costs involve with divorce etc.
There is also the potential for punitive damages when the conduct is especially outrageous, such as having sex in a marital bed, or a special relationship between Defendant and Spouse such as a minister or therapist where there is a real breach of trust.
Can the Threat of an Alienation of Affection or Criminal Conversation be Leverage in Divorce?
The main practical "use" of these claims in the present family law world is as leverage in divorce cases where there is an incentive for a cheating spouse to settle for less to avoid the cost, embarrassment, or harm which can result in a trial for alienation of affection or criminal conversation. While the lawsuits themselves are against the third party and not the spouse you are divorcing, the cheating spouse is often in a position to put pressure on the Defendant and vice versa to avoid the consequences of litigation.
Contact Us to Learn More About Alienation of Affection: (919) 301-8843
If you have been the victim of an adulterous spouse and are seeking restitution or a defendant of an Alienation of Affection or Criminal Conversation case, our Raleigh divorce lawyer's can help. Find out how we can provide you counsel and help your case by calling 919-301-8843 or by completing the contact form below.
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Klingon Mythender
A friend sent me this image a few weeks ago, saying that it made him think of Mythender:
From the Star Trek wiki:
According to Klingon mythology, Kortar (also Kotar) was the first Klingon. He and his mate destroyed the gods who created them, and as punishment, Kortar was condemned to ferry the souls of the dishonored to Gre'thor on the Barge of the Dead.
This unlocked an idea in my head, that blends Mythender with the idea of the heroquest (as from Heroquest), where people recreate moments of mythic stories as part of mystical ritual in an otherspace.
What if some Klingon rites involved the mythical reenactment of killing the old gods? Since Star Trek is told from a human perspective, that's not a story that we could see through the Federation's lens—no matter how well regarded Picard is to the Klingon ruling class, he's still human and thus cannot enter the mythic Klingon otherspace.
There would have to be a bunch of small changes to it for flavor, notably:
- The bat'leth isn't worthy of being a Weapon in Mythender terms. Every warrior has one. Your mythic Weapons have to go beyond that.
- Corruption and apotheosis is linked to being able to come back from this heroquest analog. Maybe it's bloodlust—falling too far into ancient rage perhaps moves you away from modern Klingon honor.
- I don't know if I would keep or throw out Fates. There would need to be a Forms element, but it could be a general concept or maybe match with other Klingon Myths that would need to be described.
- I have no idea how to solve the Mythenders' Moments element here, but we need those mechanics to keep the cycle of the game in tune
Any Star Trek/Mythender fans out there? What do you think?
– Ryan
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So, like many creation myths, I have to ask who was left to punish Kortar and force him to be the Klingon parallel to the ferryman? I mean, they /say/ they destroyed the gods right?
They destroyed the gods that created them. That doesn't necessarily mean they destroyed ALL the gods.
Or… perhaps Kirk is the Myth who you must end.
Wow, interesting point! I had never thought about that before. I'm a huge Star Trek fan, and the Klingons have always fascinated me.
As for Mythender, I wish I had heard of it earlier. The game I've been working on, Mythic Mortals, strikes a very similar chord, with a focus on empowered roleplaying, over the top action, encouraged badassery. As well as a little inspiration by Classic Myths and Tales.
I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I can't wait to read through Mythender!


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The proactive engagement with business and corporate leaders and the reciprocation in turn indicate Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's ability to exploit the superficiality and lack of ideological depth on part of those preoccupied with profit and business isolated from a larger world view, feels Jatin Bhatt
As the results of the final tally of Gujarat elections trickle in, I revisit my morning flight to Ahmedabad from Delhi on February 27, 2002. Although aware of the Godhra event the earlier night, I hardly imagined what I was in for.
Being from Ahmedabad and visiting one's hometown, you take so much for granted. The fact that the official car did not show up at Ahmedabad airport did not ring any alarm bells until I was told that the driver refused to risk travelling to the airport.
Managing to reach my family somehow, I started to sense the unfolding of a new chapter in Gujarat. While being tensely preoccupied with the possible means to reach back to the airport, I experienced the worst fear as I set out to ensure my colleague's anxiety and tensions are attended to. No marks in guessing that with his beard and name he could have been found out.
Two elections later, the scenario in Gujarat has changed beyond reason. There has been a complete homogenisation of social construct defying the core of the multi-cultural and multi-religion premise of India as democracy. But, the roots of the communal hiatus go back to the constant conflicts witnessed all through last four decades or so.
The political astuteness in recent times has leveraged this in most beneficial manner in Gujarat, almost in similar manner as what has been significantly witnessed in Maharashtra where in the identity and pride of state has been an effective emotional bind among the larger community.
Of course, there is a tactical difference in finding the enemy within the larger societal diversity.
While I fail to understand the transformation to such a huge shift in the mindset of people of Gujarat, there is little that can be doubted in the popularity of the leadership and acceptance of ideology that many of us with reason may not endorse.
The return of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi-led government for a third consecutive term puts to question the very psyche of the voters and its implications to the emerging future. In such a scenario, it is difficult to assess whether it is the development story, or a divide on communal lines, or the Gujarati pride which a large part of the voters have aligned to.
But I do recall that during the Sadbhavna initiative recently, Modi did refuse to put on the skull cap offered by a Moulavi while accepting all other possible headgear from other communities.
This is when he had moved distinctively to the argument of development and Gujarati pride.
Development in Gujarat has been almost consistent, regardless of the change in the leadership since its inception. I continue to believe that this is integral to the very persona of Gujarat, regardless of which party has been in power. How then, do so many people outside Gujarat assign this to the current leadership?
While one agrees or not, Modi has managed to impress a lot of middle-class and business communities beyond Gujarat through his well-strategised propaganda and promise of a future demonstrated through Gujarat as a model.
The proactive engagement with business and corporate leaders and the reciprocation in turn indicate Modi's ability to exploit the superficiality and lack of ideological depth on part of those preoccupied with profit and business isolated from a larger world view.
The overtures from diplomatic lot to engage with him too, seem to be driven by some assessment of emerging future scenario.
The bottom line, is that India badly needs a leadership that enjoys the stature of a statesman and is decisive, impactful, efficient and in control of delivering a promise that people value beyond manipulative games.
Modi has managed to get an image of him as someone who ensures that he can deliver governance through the myriad of bureaucracy and politics. Whether true or not, in absence of any demonstration of meaningful governance, a lot of people have found in Modi an image of what people seek from the political leadership.
Professor Jatin Bhatt is a faculty and dean of the School of Design at the Ambedkar University in New Delhi. He has been in Delhi since the last 28 years. He visits Ahmedabad and Gujarat regularly to almost always lose his geographical and social bearings in the process of negotiating the nature and pace of change.


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Scholarship Essay Examples
An essay is a writing piece commonly used to evaluate students' erudition. When one assigns you to write an essay it means that he or she wants to check how purely, comprehensively and meaningfully you can write and, at the same time, how well you can express what is on your mind. The purpose of scholarship essays is the same, though there are some features we will learn a little closely.
In the following article we are going to make a review of a scholarship essay example and show you how to get a custom essay without the effort.
What are scholarship essays?
Scholarship essays are more often than not needed when someone is about to attain education at a university or a college. To make a good promo for you and, in the long run, to achieve a scholarship – are you goals.
To make a good description of scholarship essay examples let's list some basic requirements each and every student should follow.
• all works must be printed;
• a work must be clean, correct and with no grammatical mistakes;
• you need to be strict and confident about yourself; be true and honestly describe all your weak sides and strengths;
• try to be as unique and inventive as it is possible – do not try to plagiarize;
• be strict to the guidelines.
Please, pay special attention to the last requirement. Following university or college guidelines is a must. In order not to get into troubles, it would be better if you take recommendations of the professor or teacher and obligatory thoroughly study the information given in institutions' requirement list. You can also learn a lot about scholarship essay example matters and ordinary essay online.
What to do?
In the following section we are going to describe what exactly you need to point in your essay and namely what questions you need to answer to succeed.
Writing a scholarship essay basically means to answer three major questions about your personality. These questions are as follows:
who are you:
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• what are you going to reach after graduating;
• how are you going to improve your awareness.
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A couple days ago, I sold my camera equipment. The Canon T2i, strobes, etc. are all gone. I only had it for about 2 months, so I think that characterizes me as rather indecisive.
I first got back into photography and bought all the gear, in the first place, to pick up a dropped hobby. I used to be really into photography when I was first learning. This time, I thought it'd be something for me to do again, and I was hoping to take it a bit more seriously, hence the whole Portfolio deal. I took a lot of pictures for a number of people, all pro bono of course. It was interesting and good practice, but then towards the end I realized how much work it was. That's when the motivation and fun became directly related and started declining. I remember during the G35 shoot, I was battling with so many variables: testing and getting all the camera settings right, moving the strobes in a thousand different positions, fighting to get pictures quick and at all angles before the sun went too far down, taking atleast 20 shots at each angle to make sure everything was in focus and lit correctly, etc… No doubt a little stressful.
Simply put, I realized that to be good in photography, I would've had to invest a ton of time and effort into it. There was definitely no way I could go out and take pictures frequently.
Furthermore, the fact that cameras are so expensive, and this whole thing took a nice chunk of monetary investment, it just wasn't worth it anymore to hold onto. This was very similar to why I sold my old Nikon D90 last summer, I guess I thought it could be different this time around.
So, with that, I'm dropping photography to focus on other things. After a while, it just wasn't as fun as it used to be. I do hope to pick up a cheaper point and shoot so I can get some unique content for this site. I also think that with a point and shoot, I won't be pressured as much to try and get good pictures, so it should be more enjoyable.


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It's been 2 years since I started helping the rebellion. I shouldnt even record a lot of details here for security reasons, but figure I can at least make note of things that are important to me and dont comprimise the effort. I've seen many good people die on both sides and in the middle. The Empire is evil in it's core, of that there can be no doubt, but not all the imperials are actually bad. The Rebels are good at their core, but sometimes you have to break a few bantha eggs to make a pancake. Me? Well, I try to take each day one at a time. Most of the time I think I do the good thing, but sometimes its so much more fun to be bad. That's why I like to work with the rebels, they try to do the good thing in the end, but cant help being bad sometimes. And ever since my good friend T'thokk died I realized that you have to live each day like it's your last. There are traps everywhere and you cant avoid them all, so be prepared and have fun while you can. The galaxy sure is a screwed up place. — ps I have decided that I need to get my own place to live. I dont want to keep living on the Discovery as I am not a ranking member of the rebels, and it does not seem to me to be a good idea to have a place on a planet, so I am going to put together a team to go get a bounty and acquire a ship to live on at the same time.
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Whey-ing the pros and cons: it's Greek to me
Everything is interconnected, and all actions have consequences. Whether they are intended or not, some consequences are better than others. My recent discovery that NY's Greek yogurt production is getting whey out of hand is exemplary. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Two weeks ago I began my summer session of Meatless Monday dinner/classes, and […]Read More» Posted by Ina


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Author: Solomon Northup
Source: http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/northup/northup.html
Solomon Northup was born in New York in 1808. His father, who had been a slave until his master had granted him his freedom in his will.
In 1829 Northup married Anne Hampton and worked as a labourer in Hartford. However, Solomon was captured by slave traders while visiting Washington in 1841 and sold as a slave to a man in Louisiana.
His autobiography was published by Darby & Miller in 1853. You can read it HERE.
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Solomon Northup: From Freedom to Slavery to Freedom Again
By Michael Kneller
Few people probably would recall Tuesday, January 4, 1853 as a significant day in the history of the United States. On this date, however, a very important meeting was being held in the small town of Marksville, Louisiana. It was at this meeting that the fate of one man was changed forever. For this day marked the release of Solomon Northup from twelve years of involuntary servitude as a slave to various owners throughout the region of Louisiana that sits to the northwest of New Orleans on the Red River. Solomon was not the first slave, nor the last, to be set free from the chains of slavery. What makes his story stand out, however, is that he was not born a slave. As a matter of fact, for the first thirty-three years of his life, Solomon Northup lived a relatively quiet existence as a free black man residing in New York State.
Solomon Northup was born into a free black family in upstate New York in 1808. His father, Mistus Northup, had spent the early part of his own life as a slave to the Northup family of Rhode Island. It was from this family that Mistus derived the last name for his own family, as it was commonplace at that time for slaves to take the last name of his/her last owner. Eventually Mistus moved to Rensselaer County, New York where he was set free upon the death of his owner.
As a young boy, Solomon split his days between working on his father's farm and finding ways to pass his free time. He spent much of this time consumed in books or learning to play the violin. In 1829 he married a mulatto woman named Anne Hampton. Together the couple would become parents to three children, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Alonzo. Throughout his adult years, Solomon worked in various jobs, ranging from agriculture to the lumber industry. Each career, although allowing him to provide a decent life for his family, did not satisfy Solomon in his quest to achieve prosperity. It was this desire to provide a better life for his family that led him to take a job offer that would forever change his life.
In 1841, while working in Saratoga Springs, New York, Solomon met two white men named Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton. The men overheard Solomon playing his violin and approached him claiming to work for a traveling circus. They proceeded to offer Northup a job providing musical entertainment for the circus at the rate of $1 a day and $3 for each performance. The two men informed him that they would need to travel to Washington D.C., where the circus currently was located but that they would then be traveling back north. Believing he would only be away from home for a short period of time, Solomon did not notify his family that he was leaving. Little did he know that this trip would mark the beginning of the twelve longest years of his life.
Even though Solomon was a free black man, Washington D.C. in 1841 was a place where slavery was legal. Free blacks traveling through areas where slavery was legal needed to furnish papers certifying their free status or face the possibility of being accused of being a runaway slave. Thus, before Solomon and his new companions left the state to begin their trip to Washington D.C., he secured papers declaring his status as a free black citizen of New York. Unfortunately, these papers would not be able to protect Solomon once he reached the nation's capital.
The three men arrived in Washington in April of 1841. Upon meeting with the other employees of the circus, Brown and Hamilton announced they would remain in the city one more day to pay their respects to the President of the United States, William Henry Harrison, who had just passed away by attending his funeral procession through the streets of the city. Solomon stayed in a hotel room in the back of Gadsby's Hotel, which was the only place in the establishment where blacks were allowed to stay. After watching the funeral procession for the President, the three men spent the rest of the afternoon at a saloon. It was here that Solomon, never knowing through the rest of his life if he was poisoned or not, became violently ill. He returned to his hotel room with a blinding headache only to be awakened in the middle of the night by the promises he was being taken for medicine. He was so ill that for a period of days he was in and out of consciousness. When he finally did awake, Solomon Northup, a free black man found himself alone in the darkness of a basement in chains. In the course of his sickness, he had been robbed of his documents, money, and ultimately his freedom.
Over the next few days it became clear to him that he was being held in a slave pen owned by a man named James H. Burch. It was Burch who first acquainted Solomon, whose father had been educated about slavery but had never experienced it himself, with the horrors of life for a slave. Burch proceeded to forcibly brainwash Solomon that he was never a free man, instead he was going to assume the identity of a runaway slave from the slave state of Georgia. When Solomon insisted he was free Burch proceeded to beat him repeatedly with a paddle until he submitted. Burch then told Solomon that if he ever told another person about his true identity he would be killed. Solomon never doubted that Burch was true to his word. It would be twelve years before he felt comfortable enough to disclose his true identity to another human being.
Over the time period stretching from his kidnapping in 1841 to his release in 1853 Solomon learned firsthand the ins and outs of the system of slavery. He was eventually sent away from Washington D.C., being sent to a slave pen operated by Burch's partner Theophilius Freeman in New Orleans, Louisiana. There Solomon witnessed a slave auction, where slaves were sold to prospective owners. At the auction, slaves would be sold to the highest bidder after a degrading inspection which included being stripped naked in many cases. Solomon was sold to his highest bidder for $1,000 dollars to a devout Baptist by the name of William Ford. It was with this purchase that he began his whirlwind tour of life as a slave.
Ford brought Solomon to the Marksville area of Louisiana where he lived. Solomon regarded Ford as a good owner, because he was kind to his slaves. In fact he worked quite hard for Ford as a carpenter out of the respect he had for his owner. Despite how respectable he found Ford to be as a man, Solomon still could never bring himself to tell him his true identity. He would eventually be sold by Ford to a man named John M. Tibeats who never found satisfaction in the slave's work as a carpenter. It was under Tibeats that Solomon committed a slave crime punishable by death: resisting a whipping. However, Ford saved Solomon's life by interceding and forcing Tibeats to sell him to another owner. Eventually he became the property of a cruel owner by the name of Edwin Epps. It was under Epp's that Northup saw the workings of a typical cotton plantation, where slaves worked over three hundred and sixty days a year from sunrise to well beyond sunset, and could be whipped for such actions as stopping to take a rest or not picking the same amount of cotton each day. Throughout the ten years Northup worked for Epps, his motivation to work came not from respect, but from fear of being whipped.
Early in 1852, Solomon's eleventh year of slavery that a white man named Bass showed up to do some building for Epps. He noticed that Bass was different from most of the white men he met in those days of captivity in Louisiana. He was from Canada and was very outspoken about his hatred for slavery. To most of the white slave owners in the region he was laughed at for his beliefs, but to Solomon he became a beacon of hope. Solomon waited until he felt the time was right and then he told Bass of his real identity. Bass was so interested in the story that he agreed to send letters on behalf of Solomon to New York State to anyone who could confirm his status as a free man. It would be in September of 1852 that the letters reached the hands of people who could help him.
One of the letters sent by Solomon was forwarded to his wife, Anne, who immediately sought the consultation of a lawyer by the name of Henry B. Northrup, who was a member of the family that once owned Solomon's father. The lawyer reviewed state laws and determined that a New York State Law passed on May 14, 1840 declared that if a free black resident was unlawfully taken into captivity as a slave they must be recovered. Upon hearing the evidence, the Governor of New York appointed Henry B. Northup to travel to Louisiana to reclaim Solomon which he did in that meeting in Marksville on January 4, 1853, despite the attempts by Epp's to resist. Solomon Northup's twelve-year nightmare was over. He would soon be on his way back to his home, family, and freedom.


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MONTREAL — A Quebec judge has ruled that the estranged wife of ex-Parti Quebecois leader Pierre Karl Peladeau must be given the identity of those who ordered her surveillance by Saturday.
Quebec Superior Court Justice Paul Mayer also ruled late Thursday that the surveillance of Julie Snyder by private security firm Garda must stop immediately for a period of 10 days.
Snyder's lawyers told the court their client has suffered from stress and has been fearful for her safety and that of her children since June 26.
On that date, an airline employee told Snyder that a man in a black hat was inquiring about her at Quebec City's Jean Lesage International Airport. It was later determined to be a private investigator.
She took legal action against the private investigator and his employer, Garda, in an attempt to unveil the identity of the person behind the surveillance.
Mayer agreed with Snyder's lawyers that the matter was urgent and that her right to privacy had been violated.
The security firm has 48 hours to divulge the identity of John Doe — the name or names of anyone who ordered the surveillance.
"Mrs. Snyder has a right: that this daily psychological distress ceases," Mayer said.
Snyder's lawyer, Mathieu Piche-Messier, called the surveillance a serious violation of her right to privacy and said it's still unclear why the information is being gathered.
"You've seen as I have, this is everywhere in the media," Piche-Messier told the court. "How is it that John Doe hasn't shown up? ... If they have nothing to hide, we'd have someone here saying what their reasons are (for the tailing)."
In short, without the man's identity, Piche-Messier said Snyder could not ensure an end to the surveillance.
Lawyers for Garda had argued the case was not as urgent as Snyder made it out to be and the case was not exceptional enough to violate the confidentiality of the company's clients.
The security firm's lawyer said they would study Mayer's judgment and evaluate whether to appeal.
Snyder was not present for the proceedings this week, but Piche-Messier said she's pleased with Thursday's ruling and added they'll decide what to do about John Doe once they have a name.
Mayer's ruling came after attempts at brokering an out-of-court agreement failed.
The case has yet to be argued on its merits.
Snyder and Peladeau are in divorce proceedings after announcing in January their relationship was over. They married last August.
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There are many myths and misconceptions about the entertainment industry and what it takes to "make it". This industry is full of wonderful opportunities, but there is also no clear path to how to make these opportunities happen for you.
While there are many legitimate, honest industry professionals from agents, casting directors and performance coaches who genuinely want to help and nurture young talent, there are a few who take advantage of those eager to enter the industry and their uncertainty about how the industry really works. The fact is that there is no set path, nor formula for success in the industry. Because of this, it is easy to market a 'guaranteed' way to ensure success or create an impression that any one factor could mean commercial success, whether it be an agency, workshops, work without pay or portfolio shoots.
Too often, as agents, we too often see people and businesses trying to "sell the dream", making promises that they cannot realistically fulfil. The reality of the industry is that no one can guarantee that there will be work or that they can get that work going your way. There is no one who can create work or can give talent work (via agents) other than the clients themselves (being brands, production companies, advertising agencies etc).
This industry is purely based on the individual, so no matter the track record of talent booked through an agent/coach/director, there is no guarantee that this means the next talent they sign will have the same success. Be wary of those who parade only one or very few examples of past successes. You are only as relevant in the industry as your last jobs suggests, so make sure to verify the actual claims of booked talent. Essentially, look for consistent, regular work for a variety of talent.
With all of that, let's have a look at some common myths and misconceptions, and the reality of it all
Workshops or coaching is a great way to gain experience and further your skill-sets as a talent, whether it be in modelling, acting, dancing or all of the above.
However, workshops are often marketed as "exposure" to industry professionals with implied success just by attending and mingling with casting directors, producers and others there. The fact is unless an actual client has a current job needing talent just like you, there is nothing they can do to get you a job or further your career. While you will get the exposure promised, this may be true, it must be taken with a grain of salt. The truth is you should treat any workshop or coaching as purely a learning experience!
Audition days
Same goes for 'audition days' promising to give you a foot in the door. 'Real' clients who can hire talent, do not need to advertise audition days and ask you to pay to attend. They can look at talent for free by contacting agents who will submit suitable pre-screened talent.
An agent is your best bet in the industry. A lot of clients will only engage talent through a reputable agent, due to the complexities of coordinating castings and bookings. It also allows clients to view a range of talent and have the peace of mind that the agent is there to handle majority of communication and coordination, so being signed to an agent will give you the best exposure to the industry's clients.
However, you must choose wisely. Look for an agent that is upfront about the reality of the industry, if they guarantee that you will get work through them, or give you a percentage guarantee (eg. there's an 80% chance you will get work), then tread carefully. NO agent can guarantee work to anyone, as they are not the decision makers.
An agent's role is to build and maintain relationships with their client's, so they can give their talent the most and best opportunities possible. They should also provide realistic career advice and assist in the professional management of your castings and jobs.
At the end of the day, you should always give your best and take up all opportunities that come your way, but it is wise to be considerate and careful of where you invest your time (and in some cases, money!). While no one can give you a guarantee of success, there are those who can give you realistic advice and help along your journey.


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During THQ's financial conference call with analysts, company execs explained why two of their highly anticipated in-house games, Stuntman Ignition and Jucied 2: Hot Import Nights, did not do as well as anticipated in sales and reviews.
For Stuntman, the execs stated that they felt the game's design was too old-fashioned and highly scripted compared to the more open games that involve more player's choice that the publisher feels are more popular now.
For Juiced, THQ felt that giving the developer, Juiced Games, a total of six different platforms to develop all at once was too ambitious and that going forward THQ will only give their game developers no more than three SKUs to work on at once.
Well... their right. Juiced seemed "rushed" and "Stuntman" Demo was entertaining, but it didn't have that lasting appeal to me.


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To John Adams from Benjamin Rush, 14 June 1809
Philad[]phia June 14. 1809.
My Dear sir
My son Richard who has been a customer for the Aurora ever since he lived at the Jersey College, after reading your last letter, brought the enclosed papers from his office, and requested me to forward them to you.
I have lately met with an account of the brain of Voltaire being preserved by a Lady in a France, and showed to her friends as an object of affection and adoration. The author of this anecdote (a physician in a treatise upon the gout) says it is much larger than Common brains, & that it was made so by his Uncommon exercise of it in study, and that this increase in the size of his brain had added to the duration of his life by affording a larger manufactory for animal Spirits with which life is so intimately connected. If the exercise of your mind in the "Diversions of Quincy" should have the same effect upon your health and life, I shall rejoice in it. Your publications are universally read, and admired, or objected to according to the nature of the Spirit that actuates the readers of them. It was because I knew you possessed the fund of facts and anecdotes you have lately poured upon the public, that I advised you so often to write the memoirs of your life.—
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Outside scholarships include any funding from sources other than UNC, state government, or the federal government. Awards from companies, foundations, civic and religious organizations, and employer tuition benefits are common examples of outside scholarships.
They can affect a student's aid eligibility, so they must be reported to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. Outside scholarships help meet a student's college costs, so we are required take these awards into account when determining eligibility for other aid programs.
If we have to adjust other sources of aid — which may be required under state and federal regulations — we always reduce need-based loans or work-study before reducing any gift aid, like need-based scholarships or grants.


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Busy Hands: Stamped Turtle Craft
These are the materials you need to make this Stamped Turtle Craft:
- Green craft paper (two shades)
- Googly eyes or white paper circles marked with a black pen
- Green paint
- Foam or sponge stamp
Here's how you can make it:
1. Cut out a large oval shape with the lighter shade of green for the shell.
2. Cut out the flippers of the turtle, a head, and tail with the darker green paper.
3. Stick on the different parts of the turtle in the right places (as shown below) and stick on the eyes too.
4. Use the stamp to make patterns on the shell with green paint. We used a circle sponge stamp, but if you have a hexagon/pentagon shape, that would look great too.
This craft is really easy to do, and can even be done as a group activity on a play date or in the classroom. It would also make a great addition to an underwater study unit for toddlers and preschoolers.
Here are some more of our animal craft ideas:
- Underwater theme play dough
- Shape animals
- Bottle top spiders
- Penguin snow globe
- Painted cotton sheep
- Paper plate peacock
- Shape giraffe
- Alligator puppet
- Baby chick texture craft


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How To Render Cars In Photoshop
As Photoshop's text-handling capabilities increase, so do the number of people using it as a print-layout tool. When you do use Photoshop as a print-layout tool, you'll likely be printing directly from Photoshop, as opposed to the more traditional route of printing from a page-layout program such as Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress. In cases like this, use Photoshop's Print With Preview command to specify print options before actually sending the file to your printer.
TRY IT To print files directly from Photoshop, ensure the file is ready to be printed and choose File I Print With Preview to access the Print dialog box. At the bottom of that dialog box, select Show More Options to display a window similar to this one, where you can adjust the settings as needed.
• For Position, place a check mark next to Center Image to center the image in the middle of the available page space.
• For Scaled Print Size, adjust the scale as needed, or select Scale To Fit Media to force Photoshop to scale the design up or down to fit the page size. Alternatively, select Show Bounding Box and then click and drag an edge or corner of the bounding box in the preview window to scale the design dynamically.
• Select Background to add a background color in the space on the paper around your image. (Note, this color will only print up to your paper's margins.)
• Select Border to add a black border around the outer edge of the design when it's printed.
• Select Bleed to print crop marks inside the edges of the image as opposed to outside the edges (which is the default). This option is important if the size of your image was increased to include a bleed amount, and thus your final printout needs to be cut down to a smaller size.
• Select Screen to specify your halftone screen options. (See the next tip for more details on this option.)
• Select Transfer to specify transfer functions used for adjusting the dot gain or loss that sometimes occurs when an image is output to film. In the vast majority of cases, you can leave these options at the default Photoshop values, unless otherwise specified by the professionals at your print shop.
• Select Interpolation to allow the printer to anti-alias the edges of a low-resolution image. If your printer supports this option—most PostScript Level 2 and higher printers do—it can be useful in reducing jagged edges of low-resolution files. However, it may also reduce the clarity of the image when printed.
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10. Make useful home organization charts (chores for the kids, meal plans, birthday calendar).
And one to grow on....
31. Read + fall in love with some poetry.
Love this list. May I ask...what is a movie to do list? :-)ReplyDelete
This is just like my list of 40 things to do before I turn 20! I can't wait to follow along as your complete your goals. It gets hard to get them all done. I turn 20 next month and have a lot left to do. I nominated your wonderful little blog for the Liebster award, too.
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Wow! That is quite a list to do in a year! Good luck! I'll have to take a look at the GoodReads list. I'm always on the hunt for a new book. I love seeing other people's lists, I may have to make a 40 before 40 list. :)
Great list! Good luck getting everything done, and don't worry, 30 really isn't THAT big of a deal!ReplyDelete
I love this idea--I hope you get to check off as many of these as you can! I'm in my mid-forties now--and while my thirties were good, the forties are even better!ReplyDelete
That's quite the list!! Good luck! What a good idea! I would like to get good pictures taken too...my children are usually not so cooperative...the boys that is. My oldest hates having his picture taken...he's 16...and my 12 year old is prone to making faces, which sometimes is funny, but other times is not!ReplyDelete
I love the strong organizing theme running through this list:) I'm so focused on efficiency that I found myself reading the list and wondering how many of these could be done simultaneously (2 birds with one stone...) Have fun pursuing this list!! Stopping in from SITS!ReplyDelete
You have a great list here! It looks like you're very organized already.ReplyDelete
It looks like a great list that is very personalized. Best wishes as you work to check things off!ReplyDelete
I like how you keep track of each of the thirty accomplishments and how close you are to the goal. I have several goals for before my next birthday, but at 62, I'm not going to make a 63 list even though it is an odd number. Enjoy your SITS Day.ReplyDelete
I'm here from your SITS Day and y'know... it only gets better. I am 51 now (seriously don't know how it happened!) but each decade improves. I had my #4 at 39 and yes, sat in waiting rooms at my OB with Grannies that were my age, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love your goal list and in fact, I maybe I'll start a 52 1/2 by 52 1/2. LOL. You are an inspiration!ReplyDelete
Wonderful list! I didn't have my daughter till I was close to 40. Believe me, you will not be considered old at preschool when new babies get there! If you accomplish #8, please post about how you got your kids to let go of old toys! Please!
I enjoyed reading your blog! I'll be back. Happy SITS Day!
Those are WONDERFUL ideas for your list!!! You are such a gifted mama and you have so many incredible pursuits!! Good luck with ALL of them!!ReplyDelete
Love this list! I hit 30 this year and know just how you're feeling. Good luck ;)ReplyDelete
I love this! I *just* realized that I should have done this last year, not this year when I TURN 30. I suppose I'll have to do a 30 during 30 list. Thanks for the inspiration! :)ReplyDelete
Great list!
Try Erotic Poems by ee Cummings. I love ee Cummings' work (but I'm not a huge poetry fan) and the second I found this collection I devoured it.
What a great list. I am going to have to steal some of these. Happy SITS Day!ReplyDelete
Wow, that's quite a list! You go girl :)ReplyDelete
Awesome (and I think certainly achievable) list..I love that you want to have a Garden Party...I think that is such a cool idea. Happy SITS Day!ReplyDelete
Baah, made me regret not having a list before my 30, it's too late now and 40 is a long way to go from now. Enjoyed this!
Dropping by from SITS!
I love your list! I'm 11 months away from 30 too and even though I picked a more "go to Egypt" and "skydiving" 20's than the family route, I feel like the spirit of your list is totally applicable to all sorts of folk.
Also, Thai food is delicious (and if you're a spicy food wimp like me - pad thai can be made mild and green curry is less abrasive than other types)!
P.S. I love your family photo on the SITS page. Your littler one had a really funny face on in it. Made me smile. Enjoy your SITS day!
Love your list!!! Although, I don't think that 30 makes you an older mom!!ReplyDelete
Good luck! I just turned 40. Where did the time go? Happy SITS day!ReplyDelete
What a great list! I wish I had thought about doing a list like this. But I'm only 5 1/2 months away from 30. Really, I had 3 life goals before I turned 30 and I'm about to complete the final one on October 2nd. Good luck with your 30 and Happy SITS Day!ReplyDelete
A garden tea party sounds amazing!ReplyDelete
Great list! You have really touched on all corners of your life! I'll tell you a little secret: life in your 30s (and your 40s and 50s) is pretty great. Happy early birthday! And Happy SITS Day!ReplyDelete


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Castle Park Open House 2017-18
Hello Parents. This is a reminder about Open House at Castle Park High School. This year Open House will take place on Thursday August 17 at 5pm. We are inviting you to come pick up a copy of your student's schedules in front of the student union at 5pm. We will also have food sales and entertainment as well. Ms. Mitrovich, our school principal, will begin the program at 5:00 with class visitations beginning at 6:05. You will have 10 minutes to listen to your student's teachers in each class. Please don't forget to sign in at your child's classes. Plan on leaving your children at home as classrooms get crowded. Also, make an appointment with any teacher you'd like for a one-on-one conversation. Open House is for general information only. Thank you and see you on Thursday, August 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Ed Bajet
Assistant Principal Student Activities
Castle Park High School
Phone: (619) 585-2050


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The first heat will take place at 1.30pm.
The winners of each heat will go through to the final
The Fareham Raft Race is an annual event which raises money for mainly local charities, that has been running for many years. The course runs from Lower Quay, across the creek towards Upper Quay and back again, with a staging area at the slipway. There will be a number of preliminary heats (dependant on the number of entrants) followed by a final to decide the overall winner.
Lower Quay, Fareham
Saturday 20th July 2019. The first heat will begin at 1.30pm
The 2018 event raised a total of £2416 which was split equally between GaFIRS and The Rainbow Centre. A huge 'Thank you!' once again to all who took part and contributed.


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I trust that this finds you well. Today has been a glorious day here in my corner of England. The door to the crafty man cave has been open all day and I have been sitting outside for a lot of it crafting in the sunshine!
Hopefully we'll have many more days like that......
Anyway, back to the title; as it says, this is my review of Tim's new Distress Marker Spritzer. Firstly I would like to stress this is entirely unsolicited; I was not asked to do this and I spent my own pennies to buy the tool. ...... and last night and today I had a bit of time to test it out properly so I thought I'd share the results.
I'm not going to go through the whole how it works, Tim's video demoing it at the launch is HERE if you haven't seen it yet.
So, this is what I did with it.... I used Tim'd doily Layering Stencil for my test runs.
Starting with Distress Markers (Stormy Sky and Fired Brick) I set out to do the basic effect. I will say that it can take a bit of time to get used to the tool but once you have found a comfortable grip for you then it gets so much easier. The other thing I would say straight away too is once you have squeezed and let go, let it go back fully before squeezing again. It gives you a MUCH better coverage and is definitely then easier on the hand. (voice of experience talking here friends)
My next stop was Dylusions inks. I have decanted these inks into fillable brushes and I was curious to see how they would perform. To fit them you need to remove the inner cover of the spritzer and then place them over the nozzle. The brush fanned out a bit but it does work. I used London Blue, Dirty Martini and Crushed Grape and this is the result.
Then we come onto the thing that I really like; no markers.....
Next up was Distress Stains.
Well, there you have it; my experiments with the Spritzer. Do I like it ? Heck yes! Will I use it again? Definitely! Do you need one? That's for you to decide........
Things to consider; though it is easy to use, I could definitely feel it in my hands after a while so for those who may have dexterity concerns, it may be worthwhile finding someone who has one to try first. What is good though is the fact that speed is not an issue so you can work at you own comfortable pace and still get great results.
In my opinion, it is a quality product and I cannot see any reason why you would not get many years use out of it. I for one am very pleased with it!


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NGINX is an extremely popular web server that can handle high volumes of web traffic. Each client connection might be logged and you can control which information to store. Sometimes, it is essential not only to save remote IP address, user agent or status but also store a body of requests, especially POST requests. For instance, POST data can be really useful to be analysed if you want to ensure that your server is secured enough because the most of the attacks are sent by this type of HTTP requests. However, some POST headers may contain sensitive data such as passwords and therefore it is essential to have a making method.
To log a request body, we need to use the echo_read_request_body command and the $request_body variable which is initialized by the Echo module. Then split the variable into two using a regex to filter the sensitive data. It is possible to do it by using the ngx_http_map_module module.
To install the Echo module on Debian or Ubuntu server use the following command:
apt-get install nginx-full
It contains the Echo and the Map modules. I skip the procedure of installation of any web application you may have and show how it can be configured for Wordpress which is one of the most popular CMS platforms.
To configure NGINX, firstly, add the 'echo_read_request_body' command to a location context of the site, for instance, Wordpress, in /etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf:
location ~ \.php$ {
root /var/www/html;
fastcgi_pass 127.0.0.1:9000;
fastcgi_index index.php;
include fastcgi_params;
access_log /var/log/nginx/access.log logreqbody;
Let assume that we have to hide the parameter named 'pwd' which is actually used to send a user password by submitting the login form of the Wordpress application. Our aim is to split $request_body variable into $req_body_start variable, which contains all data before the '&pwd=' string, and the $req_body_end variable, which filled with the data after the '&pwd=' string if it exists. Additionally, we need to replace the password with the '[FILTERED]' string. To do so, we need to modify the file /etc/nginx/nginx.conf:
map $request_body $req_body_start {
.*)\&pwd=[^\&]*.+" $nopwd;
default $request_body;
map $request_body $req_body_end {
.+)" $nopwd1;
default '';
map $request_body $req_body_pwd {
"~.*\&pwd=[^\&]*.+" '&pwd=[FILTERED]';
default '';
Then it is possible to define the log format with data masking:
log_format logreqbody '$remote_addr - $remote_user [$time_local] "$request" '
'$status $body_bytes_sent "$http_referer" '
'"$http_user_agent" "$http_x_forwarded_for" "$req_body_start$req_body_pwd$req_body_end"';
The log entry without masking will be:
10.0.0.100 - - [17/Sep/2016:00:58:42 +0300] "POST /wp-login.php HTTP/1.1" 200 1554 "http://www.example.com/wp-login.php" "Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Ubuntu; Linux x86_64; rv:48.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/48.0" "-" "log=admin&pwd=12345678&wp-submit=Log+In&redirect_to=http:%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fwp-admin%2F&testcookie=1"
The filtered log entry will be:
10.0.0.100 - - [17/Sep/2016:00:58:42 +0300] "POST /wp-login.php HTTP/1.1" 200 1554 "http://www.example.com/wp-login.php" "Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Ubuntu; Linux x86_64; rv:48.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/48.0" "-" "log=admin&pwd=[FILTERED]&wp-submit=Log+In&redirect_to=http:%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fwp-admin%2F&testcookie=1"
You should now have POST parameters logging enabled and sure that sensible data is scrubbled. Experiment with the configuration files to find out what works best for you.
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Comment on The Y withdraws from town pool management by Concerned Alice Resident.
Why don't you ask the question of the person who got his finger cut off recently and the arrival of fire and rescue the other day at the center. The hospital should be able to provide a comment.
Recent Comments by Concerned Alice Resident
Local Labor always opposed u-mine at Angela Pamela: Araluen ALP candidate Adam Findlay
Angela Pamela, smoke and mirrors, that's all it was and that's all it will ever be. Wake up, people.
It served its purpose to generate some cash, that's all!
Kids enemy No 1 in law & order debate – or the main victims?
I find it funny how people comment on they way indigenous people behave in town. I seem to recall quite a few people in town have profited greatly from these indigenous issues, ie repairs and maintenance of houses in communities. If it wasn't for the need to support the locals none of us would have any reason to be here.
This issue is far bigger than any of us fully understand and there is no solution, as we are 40 years too late and there is nothing in the Territory to count as a industry power house. Small fish in a small fishbowl..And it is usualy the case that those who shout the loudest about law and order are the most corrupt.
Alice Springs is the proverbial can of worms regarding dirty deals done dirt cheap.
PS: Don't yell to loud, the world is watching this place with great interest.
It is going to get very interesting here in the NT, so strap your selves in boys and girls, the fun has only just begun.


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Jill Grunewald
Jill Grunewald is a Minneapolis-based Holistic Nutrition Coach and health and wellness writer. She graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2006 and in 2008, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune hypothyroidism). Jill is now in unmedicated remission, having incorporated only food- and lifestyle-based therapies to heal herself. Her health coaching practice now focuses on teaching women with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and adrenal fatigue how to regain their vitality, shed weight, and alleviate the other symptoms of these conditions with whole foods nutrition and other natural remedies.


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Arizona Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
The Department of Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts regulates and supervises all boxing, kickboxing, tough man, and mixed martial arts events in Arizona to ensure compliance with laws and regulation and, thereby, protecting all participants and spectators.
All public notices of meetings of the Arizona Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission will be electronically posted on this website under the "Meetings" tab and physically posted in the lobby of the Commission offices at:
1110 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Current List of State Boxing Champions
The Commission re-established State Boxing Championships on August 23, 2018. The 1st State Championship fight in 16 years was held on October 20, 2018. A current list of State Boxing Champions can be found here.
Commission votes to adopt State Championship Substantive Policy
On September 26, 2018, the Commission voted to adopt the new State Championship substantive policy to provide guidance to promoters, matchmakers and combatants. View the policy here.
Commission cracks down on unsanctioned events
The Commission has begun to notify licensee's that are involved in unsanctioned events that their involvement may result in disciplinary action. The following letter is being sent to those licensee's involved in unsanctioned events.
The Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission statutes, Title 5 – Chapter 2, can be found on the Arizona State Legislature website: https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=5
New Rules
As of February 2018, the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission implemented new rules. These rules can be found on the Arizona Secretary of State's website, on page 99: https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_19/19-02.pdf
48-Hour rule for all medicals and licensing paperwork
As a reminder, all medical exams, blood tests, licensing paperwork, and any other requested paperwork for combatants, trainers and cornermen must be submitted to the AZ Boxing & MMA Commission by 4:30pm on the day that begins 48-hours before the scheduled event. The specific language can be found in A.R.S. 5-228.G


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Baylor Scott & White Neurometabolic & Undiagnosed Neurological Diseases is a clinic that specializes in diagnosing rare or difficult-to-diagnose neurological conditions in both children and adults. These undiagnosed diseases may include lysosomal storage diseases and leukodystrophies as well as other genetic diseases that affect the nervous system.
Dr. Raphael Schiffmann is a leader in the study and treatment of many neurological disorders, including Fabry disease and Gaucher disease. He is pleased to welcome both physician- and self-referred patients.
Diagnostic errors are the leading type of paid medical malpractice claims and are almost twice as likely to have resulted in a patient's death compared to other claims. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment or providing unnecessary or harmful treatment. Without the large patient load of a primary care practice, Dr. Schiffmann is able to have longer visits with patients and has time to devote to patient-specific research.
Misdiagnosed or undiagnosed disease is a major problem in the United States. In 2015, a report from the Institute of Medicine
focused on the diagnostic errors in health care, estimating that 5 percent of US adults who seek outpatient care each year experience a diagnostic error. This percentage comes to 12 million adults per year receiving the wrong diagnosis which includes common and rare conditions both acquired and genetic. Diagnostic errors contribute to approximately 10 percent of patient deaths, and review of medical records indicate that they account for 6 to 17 percent of adverse events in hospitals.
There are many patients, children, and adults alike, with
neurological diseases that are rare or difficult to diagnose. An undiagnosed disease may consist of an unusual form of a known disease or be a new unrecognized disorder. Dr. Schiffmann understands the frustration and discouragement caused by living with an undiagnosed disease or condition and applies knowledge acquired during 25 plus years of experience in the field of neurology to try and assist his patients. Dr. Schiffmann's work with undiagnosed patients in the clinic sometimes led to important collaborative scientific publications. (Source 1)(Source 2)


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13 August (Part 1) - "A Tyranny of Experts" in Bexley and Hong Kong
Once again I am not moving far from home with this little news item but if
you live in SE2 or DA17 you may have noticed that all four walkways over the
Harrow Manorway flyover have been closed for a week. The reason is difficult to
see, I have been there twice on most days and not seen anyone working on the flyover apart from a small gang who have
installed a barrier on what might be called the Sainsbury's leg.
Bexley Council appears to be content to inflict the maximum possible inconvenience on residents. Maybe they are awaiting the promised resurfacing work. Five weeks ago the main man at Bexley Council said this
"We are currently working on the flyover outside Abbey Wood station, final adjustments are being made to the bridge joints prior to resurfacing of the route round about 23rd July."
Nothing goes right does it? Not with the calibre of highway engineers we have in Bexley anyway.
Ever since work on the flyover commenced in March last year Bonkers has recorded progress. There are in excess of 250 photos now so be patient while they load.
If you scroll down to February and March 2018 you can see lamp posts being installed. The job was completed in April. (Try Photo No. 184 taken on 16th April).
If you look carefully at the LED lamp heads you may see that many are switched on during daylight hours and that is the way it has been since they were installed. Photo No. 237 being one of many examples. A bit of waste.
Bexley Council has given their reason.
They say, not unreasonably perhaps, that the narrow lanes have precluded access. This ignores the fact that southbound traffic has been coned into the central area for the past two weeks.
When this was pointed out to the Highways Manager he said he will try to get the clocks adjusted "over the next few weeks". What did you expect? Urgent action on saving money?
Inside the adjacent railway station you might see up to three Crossrail trains but by the look of the destination indicators Woolwich station is no longer on the tube map.
The station, indeed the whole line, is being run by Mass Transit Railways based in Hong Kong under contract to TfL.
Was that a good choice? Not if you read the Chinese Press. Just Google for 'MTR Scandal'. By all accounts they installed 5,000 faulty steel bars in Chinese stations and tunnels and both actually and metaphorically covered it all up. Anyone might think that Bexley Council has been involved in the construction.
One must hope that Balfour Beatty are better at building stations and tunnels than the "tyranny of experts" who manage MTR.
Will the first Elizabeth line train really run on 9th December?


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Drug Paraphernalia Defense Lawyers
Serving the Regions of Biddeford, Saco, Portland, Bangor and Augusta, Maine
Sale and use of drug paraphernalia is a civil offense, for which only a fine can be levied. No jail can be ordered in a civil possession case. Maine defines drug paraphernalia as follows:
- All equipment, products, and materials used for the planting, growing, cultivation, inhaling, injecting, ingesting or otherwise introducing a scheduled drug into the human body.
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a civil offense for which no less than a fine of $300.00 may be assessed and none of which may be suspended by the court. With surcharges and assessments, that equates to a minimum of $380.00.
Examples of drug paraphernalia include roach clips, straws, blenders for mixing drugs, cocaine spoons and vials, bongs and bowls for smoking marijuana, rolling papers, scales and testing equipment and any type of container used to conceal the existence of the drug. If these items are found during a search of your person or car, the items will be confiscated and you will be summonsed to appear in court.
Court Procedure
In Maine, when you've been charged with a civil violation, you'll be assigned an arraignment date, just as if you'd been charged with a crime. At the arraignment, you'll be asked to admit (guilty) or deny (not guilty) the charge. If you admit, the case will end and you'll be assessed a fine. Payment plans can be set with the court at this time. If you deny the allegation, the court will set your case for trial and give you a court date. Since the charge is a civil offense and therefore, no risk of jail, you are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney. Instead, you will have to represent yourself or retain a Maine defense lawyer at your own expense.
Once the trial date arrives, the State will be responsible for introducing evidence in the form of police officer testimony and will have to produce the actual drug paraphernalia seized so that the court may examine it. You'll have an opportunity to cross-examine the police officer and introduce evidence of your own at the trial.
Because the charge is civil in nature, the burden of proof is very different than in criminal cases. In a criminal case, the State has the burden of proof and must prove that their case by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That means they must show that the charges are true, to a moral certainty.
In a civil trial, the standard of proof is proof by preponderance of the evidence. Therefore, the State need only prove that the charges are more likely than not, true. Think of the scales of justice, if the State tips those scales ever so slightly in its favor, you lose. Preponderance of the evidence is the lowest standard of proof in our legal system.
Criminal Sale of Drug Paraphernalia
If you sell or furnish, which means to make available, drug paraphernalia to another person, in Maine, that's a criminal offense. It's one thing to possess drug paraphernalia, it's another thing to provide or sell drug paraphernalia to another. Criminal drug paraphernalia offenses in Maine are defined as follows:
- If you sell or furnish drug paraphernalia to a person under the age of 16, that's a class D misdemeanor for which you can be jailed for up to 364 days and fined a maximum of $2,000.00
- If you sell or furnish drug paraphernalia to a person 16 years old or older, that's a class E misdemeanor for which you can be jailed up to 6 months and fined a maximum of $1,000.00
Unlike civil offenses, criminal sale of drug paraphernalia charges entitle you to a jury trial and if you can't afford an attorney and there is a risk of jail, the court will appoint you a drug crime defense lawyer. Like all other criminal cases, the standard of proof in these cases is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Get a Maine Drug Crime Defense Attorney on Your Side Today!
If you've been charged in Maine with Possession or Sale of Drug Paraphernalia, don't go it alone. You need the help of an experienced drug crimes defense attorney. Call The Law Office of William T. Bly at (207) 571-8146 now.