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If you want to tank and maybe dps, play an Imperial or Orc Dragonknight
If you want to heal and dps using magic, play a Breton or Altmer Templar
If you want to play melee, play a Redguard or Khajiit Nightblade.
Everything else is also viable. Seriously you can be an Argonian Stamina Sorcerer and it will work out just fine. But these are easy guidances to keep you very close to the meta.
Hail Lilith and see you in Hell!
2 Questions: Is werewolf fun/viable for PVE and maybe a little PVP? Also if not, then is there a good battlemage build I could play? Visiting all the MMOs and trying to play different classes from what I normally play (Hunter).
In PvE a stamina sorcerer plays kind of like that in that they use Bound Armaments, Hurricane and Crushing weapon, however sadly right now the optimal option is to back bar a bow for all stamina dps. The balance right now is based on the idea that you place 2-3 area dots and then use direct damage effects or pets. For stamina those area dots are on your bow sadly.
Hail Lilith and see you in Hell!
in any case - what is viable depends entire on whether player wants to do serious end game content or just have fun with normal modes. there are people who heal on stam wardens, becasue they find it fun - and do better then half the "healers" you'll meet in pugs.
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And yeah, they should really slowly redesign the classes to work like the Warden. Tank abilities should scale from Health, more stamina morphs are needed. Imo the best option would be to actually expand classes and have abilities have THREE morphs.
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the irony is, back at launch for all the issues - hybrid builds were far more viable, as there used to be diminishing returns on stats, so throwing everything into a single stat wasn't as good as diversifying. and... animation canceling/weaving wasn't a thing yet.
ah well. I do wish everything had viable magika and stamina morphs, but at the same time.... leveling up all the skill lines is already a bit of a drag. I wish morphs just leveled automatically instead of having us chose one and then level from scratch again :/
basicaly, and this is somewhat counter intuitive, but the way the game works is that its best to have a bar with one skil per skill line that is the bar you accept all the quests with etc - rather then trying for a build from the start. becasue you need to level skill lines in order to get to actualy useful skills and so you end u leveling less then useful skills while you are trying to get there and dear lord its counter intuitive and yeah, confusing for a newer player and I wish you just upgraded ALL the skill lines as you generally level up - the way racial skill line upgrades.
I think that in comparison to other MMOs, this one still allows for some sort of hybrids to exist and it's something I enjoy. It obviously depends on what kind of content you want to be doing (I imagine vet dungeons and trials are too difficult/impossible if you don't min max), but for pvp/normal dungeons/questing I am finding that everything goes really.


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Jodi Carle
As a mother of three children, whose previous career was as a Secondary Education, Business & Technology Teacher, Jodi draws upon her passion for education and a commitment to community service in her career as a Finance Broker. Jodi is an advocate for improving financial literacy skills and providing a service that never loses sight of the core values of integrity, accountability, professionalism and financial security.
Drawing on her financial skills, Jodi was instrumental in setting up a School Banking Program within her children's local primary school. This program has now been running for over 6 years; and in the first five years while she coordinated the program, the children saved $55,000 plus earning interest, as well as raising $5000 for the P&F to buy additional learning resources for the school. As a result, Jodi was nominated as a WA finalist in the 2016 MFAA:SOLD Community Champion Award.
Setting up a Finance Broking company built upon Jodi's interest in property investments and enabled her to maintain a work-life balance, with a growing family. Her business has flourished and now encompasses residential and commercial property, and small to medium enterprises (business) credit advice.
In the course of her work, Jodi has become acutely aware of the need to educate the younger generation in knowledge, skills and attitudes with regards to money management, to set them up to prosper and thrive in an uncertain adult world. She believes that young people need to understand the difference between needs and wants, and the importance of saving and deferring gratification. Jodi is therefore committed to enhancing the financial literacy of young people through educational presentations and programs that will stand them in good stead to build financial stability for themselves and their future families.
The necessity for long-term financial security has become very apparent in recent times as relying on pensions is no longer a viable retirement strategy. Through her work, Jodi's aim is to assist people to navigate through this new financial terrain and to achieve lasting financial stability and success through making sound property and loan choices.
"Ensuring personal financial wellbeing by establishing a sound financial base and security, for example owning a home and a building a portfolio, allows us to go beyond meeting our own needs, to having the capacity to be of assistance to others in whatever form that may take- donating time (volunteering), or providing funds to assist family, friends, worthwhile charities and causes, and/or those in positions less fortunate than our own. This is our true contribution to a better world now and for generations to come."
To find out more about MFAA:SOLD in WA, please contact Jodi at email@example.com or on 0411 967 954.

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ABB is the product of many acquisitions and mergers, but primarily the 1988 coming together of ASEA and BBC, formerly known as Brown Boveri, two of the proudest and best known names in European electrical engineering history.
Before the ASEA and BBC merger
ASEA employs 71,000 people and reported revenues of $6.8 billion and income after financial items of $370 million.
ASEA launches one of the first industrial robots.
ASEA builds the first nuclear power plant in Sweden and goes on to build nine of the country's 12 reactors.
ASEA achieves a major technological breakthrough with the introduction of an improved thyristor able to handle substantially more electrical current than existing devices.
ASEA installs the world's first HVDC transmission line, providing 20 MW, 100 kV to the Isle of Gotland over a distance of 96 km.
ASEA is the first company in the world to manufacture synthetic diamonds.
ASEA designs and installs the first 400 kV AC cable – a 70 m low pressure oil-filled (LPOF) cable connecting an underground power station (built to withstand an atomic bomb) to the Swedish grid.
ASEA builds the world's first 120 MVA, 220 kV transformer in the Stockholm Elverks Värtanstation.
ASEA builds the world's largest self-cooling transformer rated at 2,500 kVA (kilovolt ampere).
ASEA supplies locomotives and power converters for the new Stockholm to Gothenburg railway.
ASEA builds the first three-phase transmission system in Sweden.
Elektriska Aktiebolaget merges with Wenströms & Granströms Elektriska Kraftbolag to form Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget, later shortened to ASEA.
Jonas Wenström invents the three phase system for generators, transformers and motors.
Ludvig Fredholm establishes Elektriska Aktiebolaget in Stockholm as manufacturers of electrical lighting and generators.
BBC employs 97,000 people and reported revenues of $8.5 billion and an income after financial items of $132 million.
Installation of the first of nine BBC generators in the world's largest hydroelectric power station at Itaipú in South America.
BBC starts production of bipolar semiconductors at its dedicated Lenzburg semiconductor facility.
BBC builds the most powerful transformer in the world at 1,300 MVA (megavolt ampere).
BBC develops the first gearless cement drive in the world.
BBC builds the first 110 kV GIS (gas-insulated switchgear) allowing circuit breakers to operate safely in a confined space.
The first data transmission at carrier frequency is performed by BBC over a 735 kV high-voltage line to the power station control unit.
BBC develops the first high-speed locomotive with drive shafts fitted exclusively in bogies.
BBC builds the first 110 kV high-speed air blast circuit breaker.
BBC builds the first combustion gas turbine for generating electricity.
BBC obtains the patent for turbine rotors constructed from individual steel disks that are welded together.
BBC builds the first steam turbine in Europe.
BBC supplies Europe's first large-scale combined heat and power plant producing alternating current.
Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri establish Brown, Boveri & Cie in Baden, Switzerland. Shortly afterward, Brown, Boveri is the first company to transmit high-voltage power.


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The $32,329,000, Rogers High School serves a population of 1,140 students. It offers a traditional high school experience, as well as a career track and integrated programming for students with special needs.
This unique project provided perspective for Rogers' construction trades students. One of only a few in the United States, Toledo's Construction Careers Academy (CCA) housed in Rogers High School offers high school students a college preparatory curriculum with a focus on construction. This program prepares students for entering construction apprenticeship programs straight out of high school.
Unique project features include:
- This challenging masonry project features two career training pods with 14 corners and just one angle with a student monitoring station at the main intersection of the building
- Laying of 410,000 blocks, plus a veneer of 156,000 utility bricks, 67,000 additional split face blocks
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For the eighth year in a row, Meeting Professionals International has teamed with American Express to produce a broad picture of the meetings industry. More than 1,800 members of responded to the organization's FutureWatch study this year, 31 percent of whom cited budget cuts as their biggest concern, up from 15 percent last year. This year, 15 percent of those surveyed are troubled by having to do more with less; just 1 percent chose that option in 2009. Looking ahead, 28 percent of respondents expect gradual industry growth this year, 18 percent expect poor conditions to persist and 13 percent anticipate more web-based meetings. To view the executive summary of the report, click here. The full version is free for members and $299 for nonmembers.
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I know how we all enjoy the rumor mill, but this one is official. David, Managing Editor of TmoNews received word that Samsung is making the Sidekick 4G, and has actually found some images, although somewhat blurry. We can see the 'Samsung' logo on the back of the device. (barely)
Philipp Humm, the new CEO of T-Mobile has confirmed that the Sidekick brand is returning as an Android 4G smartphone, although not letting us in on the manufacturer. Last years rumors steered us towards HTC, but now it's now said to be Samsung.
The early beginnings of the Sidekick brand are quite intriguing when this device first appeared it was the Danger Hiptop in 2002. Danger was founded by Android innovator, Andy Rubin who is now the VP of Engineering at Google. Matias Duarte was Danger's Director of Design from 2000 to 2005, and is also currently with Google as Android User Experience Director.
Here's the images available now, and when some better shots arrive we'll share them with you.
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Since Helen from Journey To Ambeth won an instant prize on the Talk About Pop Music Radio Request Show, she now has her very own tile on the "The Pop Mosaic".
The project is still very much under construction but I think it's awesome! Click on the image below to see Helen's tile on the Pop Mosaic.
To find out more about the Pop Mosaic click here and let me know what you think of it.
Also, if you are the winner of my Radio Request Show giveaway this week you get the option to have your very own tile!


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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
I don't tend to curl up in the corner, but I do indeed have those moments from time to time.
12 comments:
- Mary Beth said...
I hope all is okay and that the skies clear soon.
- August 25, 2009 at 3:24 PM
- slouchy said...
you ok?
and your blog is private now?
i'm a little confused.
hang in there.
- August 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- Emily said...
Does this have anything to do with fans involving with excrement? And maybe your last post?
Hoping things sort themselves out soon or blow over...with as little flying excrement as possible.
- August 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM
- flutter said...
we all do, babe. I hope yours are infrequent.
- August 25, 2009 at 6:17 PM
- Cold Spaghetti said...
Sending strength for uncurling when you're ready...!
- August 25, 2009 at 7:45 PM
- Chrissy said...
Hope you're taking good care of yourself through whatever it is.
- August 25, 2009 at 8:50 PM
- kaye said...
(((oh, I hope you uncurl soon. You're such a bright spot in my reading)))
- August 25, 2009 at 9:14 PM
- alejna said...
Oh, Painted. It sounds like these are some rocky times. Take care of yourself, and know that you have lots of love and support here.
I wish I could be there to hang out and offer my support in person.
- August 25, 2009 at 11:23 PM
- JCK said...
Sending hugs and prayers your way. I'm a bit confused, as well -on the private blog thing.
Hope you are OK.
- August 25, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Well, I'm relieved, to be honest, and maybe a little angry. It seemed so out of character for you, I should have guessed this was caused by an external pressure.
I'm sorry - I hope that sensible heads will prevail and that the Big Guy weathers the storm.
In the meantime, thanks for the invite. I hope you draw some strength from the support you'll get here.
- August 26, 2009 at 6:08 AM
- Louise said...
I think most of us feel this way somethings. But if you can get through it with a level head (not always easy), it usually seems like it wasn't such a big deal. Since you're public again, I hope that feeling has passed. If not, hope it does soon.
- August 26, 2009 at 6:53 PM
- NotSoSage said...
So, so pleased to know that you're not in that corner. I am, on the other hand, realising more and more how much strength it takes to allow yourself to weep.
Love you!
- August 26, 2009 at 8:05 PM


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Karen O – Stop the Virgens
Although KTL is primarily a hip-hop lifestyle blog, any one who's been to the site knows that I am giant Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Karen O fan. This is her new "musical" (?) based off a secret solo album she did in 2005. Read up on it here.
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Feb 27 2014
Who Should Use Satellite Phones and What to Consider in Determining the Plans
Iridium satellite phones are not an unfamiliar name anymore in the field of mobile phone. Most people know that the phones we are talking about are using satellite technology as the connection. Thus, the quality of the communication and the signal is out of the question. However, why the people are not really willing to use such phones if the signal and the communication quality are good?
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Attacks on Labour are nothing new
My article from the new issue of Labour Briefing
Yvette has 'the strength to win'. She wants a 'strong Labour Party' that will 'make us stronger'. She knows this cause she comes from a family of 'strong women'. After all 'we're stronger when we stand together' and 'we need strong opposition'. The way back for Labour is to 'build stronger public finances'. Her backers confirm this is true: Yvette has 'Labour values and strength', they tell me, 'knowledge, experience and strength'. Thank God she's not like that Jeremy, with his 'old solutions to old problems, not new answers to the problems of today'.
Yvette doesn't like Tom, but Tom is strong too. We have his own word for it when he promises 'a strong voice for you'. The visionary look and cleft chin eradicate all doubt. You might shoot the sheriff, but I wouldn't point your weapon at the deputy, not while Tom's around.
At the local level things are different. Here it's more about smiles. Take Tessa. 'She's a star', a nice man who once delivered the post tells me, 'She is Labour's Kylie – everyone loves her and she only needs a first name'.
O I almost forgot Christian. He's a bit like Jeremy really. In fact what with their bikes and lack of ties they do seem rather similar. I don't know if they are strong men or not. Perhaps I should worry about this because no-one has written to tell me they are? The trouble is, they will keep going on about their policies when really all I'm looking for is a cheery smile with a hint of inner strength from people who understand all these things so much better than me.
My letter to the London Review of Books on the Labour Leadership contest
The 27 August 2015 number of the London Review of Books published an alarming article from David Runciman (reproduced at foot). I have sent the following response.
Dear Editor,
Strip away the persiflage in David Runciman's piece ('Short Cuts', 27 August) and you are left with an assertion that Jeremy Corbyn cannot lead Labour at all – let alone back to power. Established parties are not led by the likes of him. His supporters wrongly see their approaching vote as a way to express themselves and it is no excuse that they know exactly what they are doing.
Labour is hardly a thriving enterprise. Much polling evidence suggests 2015 voters did not know what it stood for (sometime appending the deadly phrase 'any more'). Until Corbyn electrified a dismal contest Labour's identity remained a lost cause. Now overdue policy shifts are being advocated from a position of authority. Runciman acknowledges Corbyn's policies are 'popular with a surprisingly wide swathe of the public', but expects the message to be muffled by a divided PLP and Shadow Cabinet. That distinguished body has Chris Leslie as its Shadow Chancellor. Corbyn is an unassuming man but it does not follow that he cannot lead a powerful opposition from an unpromising electoral position, wrong-foot Cameron at PMQs or handle the press lobby. Campbell-Bannerman and Attlee, who both led powerful but fractious teams back to power from the wilderness, were likewise underestimated.
Political science texts portray party members as unduly ideological and unrepresentative. Blair disarmed them, ruling by referendum as he narrowed the span of legitimate debate and impoverished Labour's ambition. The Party became defined against its own history, frightened to advocate rational policy. In 13 years it didn't even achieve public control of the railways – a vote-winner with commuters in Southern target constituencies if ever there was. Has anyone at all complained about Boris Johnson's quiet municipalisation of private rail lines in rural and suburban Essex, stuffed with seats Labour must win?
The Scottish government disproved New Labour's thesis by governing from the Centre-left. Despite a referendum defeat, SNP membership exploded, presaging an electoral landslide. Just the prospect of a Corbyn victory has galvanised Labour. Of course its UK-wide task is greater than the SNP's. But Labour has five years to transmute enthusiasm into votes; Nicola Sturgeon had eight months. This willingness of the once unaligned, jaded or cynical – many of them young – to explore established parties rather than insurgents has unnerved many, Runciman among them. His plea for Labour to do 'a bit of fixing' must be the first call for ballot-rigging you have ever carried. I hope it will be the last.
Yours Sincerely,
Short Cuts
David Runciman
It's easy to confuse democracy with democracy. Having a party's members elect its leader is clearly more democratic than leaving the decision up to MPs or union bosses. But that doesn't mean it's good for democracy. When the Tories first moved to a one-member-one-vote system in 2001, they plumped for Iain Duncan Smith over Kenneth Clarke. The result was that Britain had a weak and ineffectual parliamentary opposition at the most hubristic phase of Tony Blair's premiership, during the run-up to the Iraq War. The situation was only remedied two years later when the parliamentary Conservative Party effectively staged a coup, installing Michael Howard as the sole candidate without consulting the membership. In 2007, Lib Dem members chose Nick Clegg over Chris Huhne as their leader by the narrowest of margins. Given that Huhne was to end up in jail in 2013 you might think this was the wise choice. But none of the voters (bar two) could have known Huhne's vulnerability on that score. By choosing Clegg they went with a comfortable politician under whose leadership the party would be chewed up and spat out by the Tories, rather than with a more rebarbative one who might have kept them at arm's length – and his party alive. It's hard to argue that British democracy is better off as a result.
Now the Labour Party, putting the decision entirely in the hands of its members for the first time, may elect Jeremy Corbyn. It's tempting to see this as another IDS moment. But it's something more than that. The election of IDS was wishful, whereas this looks much more wilful. Deluded Tory members seemed genuinely to believe that Duncan Smith was a widely appealing politician whose virtues, so apparent to them, needed only to be brought to the attention of the general public to win them over. Corbyn's supporters are under few illusions that he fits the mould of a mainstream party leader. They know he's at best an acquired taste and unlikely to be the man to win back voters lost to the Tories in the key marginals. A recent YouGov poll found that barely a quarter of Labour members believed that understanding how to win an election was one of the key qualities needed in a Labour leader (62 per cent wanted him or her to be 'in touch with the concerns of ordinary people'). Corbynites realise that they are not playing the game by the rulebook. They don't care.
One way to understand this is as a manifestation of what political scientists call the expressive, as opposed to the instrumental, theory of voting. If voting is instrumental then it's presumed that voters are primarily motivated by the results they hope to achieve: leaders and parties who can deliver real benefits. If it's expressive then voters are more interested in signalling who they are and what they value. The case for expressive voting is partly driven by the thought that instrumental voting is a waste of time, since in any significant election no one's vote ever decides the outcome (if your candidate wins or loses it is always by more than one vote, making your contribution incidental). But it also seems to chime with the world of social media and online communication, where self-expression rules and echo chambers proliferate. The internet is much more effective as a vehicle for expressing disgust with mainstream politics than it is for organising pragmatic reconfigurations of it. Corbyn might be a reminder of the 1980s in some of his policy prescriptions, but his is still very much a candidacy of the internet age.
Nonetheless, there is something unpersuasive about the idea that voting is simply a way of striking an attitude. Casting a ballot is an odd way to signal anything to anyone, given that no one is actually watching you do it. Most voters do seem to want their personal contribution to make a difference and believe that it can. I'm not convinced that support for Corbyn is just gesture politics. As well as being the era of self-expression this is also the era of disruption. Yes, a Corbyn victory would mean going against all the conventional wisdom about how to win an election. But conventional wisdom is a devalued currency these days. Whole industries that believed the world was a certain way have found the rug pulled out from under them. Things that seemed impossible become inevitable with barely time to pass through a phase of being merely improbable (and if Corbyn does win his campaign will conform to that pattern – a few weeks ago he was a 100/1 outsider; as I write this he has just been installed as the bookmakers' favourite). A few years ago Uber didn't exist. Now it's taking over the world. Not playing the game by the rulebook can pay off in the most dramatic and unexpected ways. Why should political parties be immune to this expanded range of possibilities? The shake-up is happening across Europe. Why not here?
If I'm right that this is part of what lies behind the Corbyn surge, then his supporters are making a mistake. The Labour Party is not a start-up. Disruption is almost certainly not what it needs. Indeed, disruption is more likely to destroy it than to revitalise it. The job for which Corbyn is standing has many different facets, of which the most important remains leading his party's MPs in Parliament. This is the bit of the job it is nearly impossible to imagine him doing successfully. It is not just that the parliamentary party is liable to be both split and demoralised by his election. He also lacks the experience. Corbyn at PMQs? Corbyn handling the press lobby? Corbyn managing the shadow cabinet? To see these as relics of the old way of doing politics is to mistake the range of policy possibilities for the range of institutional ones. It may well be true that much of what Corbyn stands for – including a fairer tax system, greater public ownership of key services and more support for the low-paid – is popular with a surprisingly wide swathe of the public. But it won't make any difference if the news never gets beyond a divided and dysfunctional parliamentary party. Voters don't elect parties that are split. Those rules are not going to change.
In this respect, the examples of Syriza and Podemos are a distraction. Both those parties are start-ups. Britain may well be crying out for new political parties (especially in Scotland) and the thought of someone like Corbyn at the head of one makes sense, though under Britain's first-past-the-post system it might not make much difference. But that isn't what he's offering. His popularity has been compared to the baffling levels of support currently being enjoyed by Donald Trump in the fight for the Republican presidential nomination. That too is probably a reflection of the fact that voters are no longer content to take at face value the limited range of acceptable options presented to them. But Trump's case is also very different. The length of the US contest means there is plenty of time for the old rules to reassert themselves. And when that happens, Trump has the option of running as an independent, which is what a disruptor would do (though the likely consequence is that he would help usher Hillary into the White House). Corbyn is an intransigent independent trying to take over an established player. It rarely works in politics, just as it rarely works in business. You don't disrupt corporate behemoths like IBM from the inside. You have to break away.
There is still time for the Corbyn bubble to burst. The opinion polling that has him far ahead is more likely to be expressive than the casting of ballots will be. Polling in previous Labour leadership elections has shown a tendency to overstate support for the more radical candidates (the final YouGov poll of party members in 2010 had Ed Miliband winning by 4 per cent when in fact his brother, David, won that section of the electorate by nearly 9 per cent). If Corbyn does win, there is talk of a swift coup to replace him, but the Labour Party is not the Conservative Party and kneejerk anti-democratic moves are a much harder sell. Ed Miliband must take some of the blame for where the party finds itself. Even Syriza, we now discover, had some contingency plans for exiting the euro. Miliband seems to have done nothing to prepare for defeat, presumably on the grounds that it would damage morale. When it happened he simply walked away. Michael Howard stayed on in 2005 to ensure that the election of his successor could be steered in his preferred direction. Miliband was probably too damaged by the scale of his failure to do that (and who knows what his preferred direction would be), but he could have done more to try to ensure a better range of options than the party is currently faced with: unsustainable inspiration or uninspired continuity. It pains me to say it, but if ever an election needed a bit of fixing it was this one.
31 July
A Campaign to Build a Mass Movement of Resistance
An inspiring piece. In particular the rejection of tokenism in this campaign. No doubt that was the motive of some of Jeremy's nominators who were frightened of terminally alienating the Left. Fighting to win is absolutely the only way.
WHEN ED MILIBAND ANNOUNCED HE WAS RESIGNING AS LEADER OF THE LABOUR PARTY there were calls for the left to stand a candidate. Jeremy Corbyn and I sat down to calculate whether we had the 35 MPs we needed to nominate to secure a left candidate on the ballot paper. We couldn't get past 22.
At the Left Platform meeting on the Tuesday after the election defeat, I explained that we couldn't realistically mount a challenge, but we delegated Jeremy and Kelvin Hopkins MP to check again what prospect there was of running a left candidate. The numbers came out the same and there were those in the Campaign Group who thought it would be better to back Andy Burnham in return for policy commitments.
There was also the question of who would be the left candidate. I made it clear that, having run twice…
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18 June isn't a well-known date, for all the efforts of Britain's Francophobe press, which is celebrating the bicentenary of Waterloo in true apolitical style. Occasionally reality breaks through: it has, for example, emerged that the casualty rate in the battle surpassed the first day of the Somme. Will there be similar same flag-waving on 1 July next year I wonder? Certainly Wellington's victory was a triumph for combined command not to be repeated until the last half of 1918. Whether this gifted general's final win puts him in the same league as Napoleon (victor at Toulon, Austerlitz, Jena, Wagram, Borodino) I leave to the military historians, but squeezing Waterloo into the dreary narrative of 'our island story' should not obscure its politics.
Back to the Bourbons
Waterloo was greeted with relief by every crowned head in Europe (bar one) and rightly so. Once confirmed by the Congress of Vienna, it meant the Continental restoration of the ancien regime. These restored (or imposed) tyrants could not of course occupy their thrones with the same confidence as before 1789, but they could still combine to frustrate and suppress popular expression.
A foretaste had come in Spain, theatre of Wellington's earlier triumphs, where the ludicrous Ferdinand VII had been restored, returning the country to its trajectory of decline: within two decades it sank into civil war. But at least in Spain the monarchy (however undeservedly) truly focused national feeling against the Napoleonic invasion. Elsewhere this was true only of Prussia, and perhaps Russia. Generally Waterloo and Vienna meant that national self-expression and bourgeois right – the political expressions of the Enlightenment – would be subordinated to Order and Legitimacy.
Bernadotte, King of Sweden, was rewarded for betraying Napoleon with the gift of Norway, whose people had to wait a century for independence. When the Belgians were subordinated to the Dutch in an artificially united province the arrangement lasted just 15 years. Poland, dismembered in the 18th century but given cause for hope by Napleon, was redistributed between the restored great powers. Italian self-determination was not even considered: the north (excepting Piemonte) went to Hapsburg Austria, the middle to the Pope and the south to the restored Bourbon monarchy, notable only for its cruelty and stupidity.
Distorting Germany
Prussia which had experienced powerful national renewal under French occupation now had to play second fiddle to a bloated Austrian Empire which, under the preposterous Hapsburgs, spread its ample bottom over most of central Europe. Hapsburg supremacy brought Metternich's police state and national division. Within three decades this produced the revolutions of 1848, drowned in blood in every country. The flawed liberals of the Frankfurt Parliament might have fashioned an all-German republic; this path blocked, a deformed united Germany emerged in the ugly shape of a greater Prussia with its strutting military caste. This new Germany now excluded Hapsburg Austria, which strove the harder to retain its other territories, suppressing national minorities from Bohemia to the Ukraine. Its final expansionist clutch precipitated World War One.
In France, the restored Bourbons lasted just 15 years, swept away by popular revolution in 1830. It took two more huge revolutions – and several experimental regimes – to restore the republic, France's proper form of government. In Russia Tsar Alexander, who had once presumed to treat Napoleon as an equal, soon relapsed into mere reaction. The serfs who had saved his throne were not emancipated and he ceased to dally with the Enlightenment. In 1825 he was succeeded by his brother, the noted brute Nicholas I, the very essence of unapologetic reaction.
Britain no exception
And what of Britain? Its huge army was rapidly demobilised with no provision made for their homecoming. Excess labour at home drove down wages sparking successive revolts in the years following Wellington's triumph. The restoration of the Corn Laws fattened landlords and starved the people into demanding bread and reform. At Peterloo the terrified militia emulated the Tsar's Cossacks when they freely sabred a peaceful assembly, women and children not excepted. Wellington drifted into Tory administrations, even becoming prime minister during 1828-30. From this position he opposed all change. Only with his removal did the British state begin a process of gradual reform, the very thing it had denied to all the other countries of Europe on 18 June 1815.
President Hollande is unavailable for today's Waterloo jamboree. He will attend events marking De Gaulle's defiant speech of June 18 1940. Now that's an anniversary worth celebrating.


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For a second time, our school has been featured in an international publication published by NAREA, the North America Reggio Emilia Alliance. The article, "Strengthening Relationships with the Natural World in A Reggio Emilia Inspired Preschool in Atlanta, Georgia," describes our school's approach and our strong connections with the natural world. This article is the result of a strong collaboration between Susan Edwards –GP Campus Naturalist- and I during the 2011-2012 school year.
"If a child learns about a plant, an animal or any of the myriad aspects of nature through exploration and investigation with other children and adults, he or she creates such a bond. The child knows not only its color, but how it behaves and its relation with other elements, which establishes a relationship that will last forever. Instead, if adults "teach" the child about the animal or plant, often times that is the end of the relationship. The interest can be stunted and the child moves on to something else. If nature is experienced with the children at their pace, the pace of nature can be found as well. Listening to children in the style a naturalist learns to listen to nature is a complementary dialogue, and affords learning in ways and intensities than can be reasonably imagined. Just as the great naturalist John Muir once said, 'In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.'"
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ICE immigration raids to hit 10 cities Sunday, NYT reports, after Trump promised deportations – USA TODAY
The photos were taken at federal detention centers in the Rio Grande Valley the week of June 10, according to an inspector general's report.
DHS via Storyful
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will begin a vast roundup of undocumented immigrants in at least 10 major cities this weekend, the The New York Times reported Thursday.
The Times, citing two current and one former Homeland Security official it did not name, said the raids will begin Sunday and target more than 2,000 immigrants facing deportation orders who remain in the country illegally. The sources told the Times that ICE planned to keep family members together at family detention facilities whenever possible.
The report comes as no surprise: Less than a week ago President Donald Trump promised that mass deportation roundups would begin soon
âTheyâll be starting fairly soon, but I donât call them raids, weâre removing people, all of these people who have come in over the years illegally,â Trump said Friday.
Trump said two weeks ago that he would delay nationwide raids for two weeks to give Congress time to develop an immigration plan. Trump's hard line on immigration has been a recurring theme in his presidency and is expected to take center stage in his 2020 reelection bid.
ICE spokesman Matthew Bourke, in a statement emailed Thursday to USA TODAY, would neither confirm nor deny the raid plan.
"Due to law-enforcement sensitivities and the safety and security of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, the agency will not offer specific details related to enforcement operations," Bourke said.
ICE has consistently maintained that its focus is on people with criminal records but that anyone found to be in the U.S. illegally would face detainment.
"Ninety percent of aliens arrested by ICEâs Enforcement and Removal Operations component in FY2018 had either a criminal conviction, pending criminal charge, were an ICE fugitive or illegally reentered the country after previously being removed," Bourke said.
ICE officials previously have said they plan to target new arrivals in an effort to stem a surge of Central American families arriving through Mexico. That surge showed some decline in June, when total border arrests fell 29% according to numbers released by Customs and Border Protection. But the decline came after May totals â more than 140,000 arrests â that were the highest since 2006.
The Trump administration credits its escalating series of threats and new policies for the slowdown, although border crossing traditionally declines in the heat of summer.
Should DHS be abolished?:Ocasio-Cortez thinks so
'Complicated history': Smithsonian asks about chilling migrant children drawings
A government report released last week found that migrants were being held in overcrowded conditions described as âa ticking time bomb." In one room at Customs and Border Protectionâs Fort Brown station near the U.S-Mexico border in Texas, 51 women were in a cell with a capacity for 40 juveniles, according to the report from the Department of Homeland Securityâs inspector generalâs office. In another cell, 71 men were in a cell designated for 41, the report said.
Trump was dismissive of the report, saying the facilities he visited were clean and well run.
âI think they do a great job with those facilities,â Trump said.


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Leave a Legacy with Planned Giving
Through planned giving, you can be a part of Nashville Children's Theatre for decades to come. Legacy gifts ensure the continued thriving vision in which you have already invested so generously. For 86 years, Nashville Children's Theatre has been your family's home for professional theatre. Your visonary gift today will spark the imagination and creativity of Nashville's kids for generations to come.
A planned gift may be as simple as naming NCT as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, pension fund, will, or trust. Other donors may consider a gift annuity or charitable remainder trust which provides income or tax benefits to the donor. You may be interested in a naming opportunity in memory of a loved one, ranging from a space in The Martin Center, to funding one of our ongoing programs such as The NCT Snuggery: Theatre for the Very Young or The NCT Hatchery: New Works Incubator.
We have a team of independent experts available for consultation and guidance. They can help to answer your questions, such as:
Which gift is right for you?
Which gifts are completely free of estate and other taxes?
Which gifts are subject to estate or income taxes for you or your heirs?
Which gifts can provide income? Now, deferred until retirement, or to fund (for example) children's or grandchildren's future college expenses?
Some helpful documents can be found here:
Nashville Children's Theatre's Planned Gift Statement of Intent
Bequest: Illustrative document with language for a fund in will, existing or new
Due to their special tax advantages, planned gifts may allow you to meet your personal financial objectives while making a significant impact on the artistic and fiscal health of the theatre.


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What is RHB CashXcess?
One of the features embedded in RHB's suite of credit cards offering you a line of credit in time of needs. To obtain a quick and easy cash from your RHB credit card, you first need to be a cardholder.
How much can I borrow?
You can borrow up to 80% of your credit card limit, with a minimum amount qualified for this loan is RM1,000. When you're applying for RHB CashXcess, there is no processing fee as well as no penalty will be imposed if you paid off your instalments ahead of schedule.
Which plans should I get?
It's up to you, really. If you want to enjoy lowest interest rate of 4.88%, you need to borrow not less than RM3,000 and pay it over an instalment of 12 months.
When you choose either Plan 602 or Plan 603, you can make a minimum withdrawal of RM1,000 and repay it over 12 or 24 months at interest rates of 8% or 9% respectively. Mind you, these plans are valid until 31 December 2019.
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Where to get this plan?
There are 3 easy ways to do that:
1) Call Customer Care Center at 03 9206 8118 (Peninsular Malaysia); 082 278 118 (East Malaysia).
2) Walk-in into any RHB branches
3) Complete the CashXcess form then email it to [email protected] or fax to 03 2782 8888 or drop it off at any RHB branches nearby
4) SMS CXBT to 66300


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Need some ideas on how to see the best of the Snowy Mountains Scheme?
We have developed some self-drive itineraries that provide an insight into some of the region's natural attractions, as well as iconic Snowy Mountains Scheme locations and points of interest.
These touring routes are easy to undertake and are mostly on fully-sealed roads. However, during winter the roads may be closed or impassable, so please ensure you check the road conditions prior to your journey. Download our driving guide here for the itineraries and more information about the Scheme.
Driving through the Snowy Mountains may take you into some remote areas where forward planning is extremely important to ensure your experience is safe, enjoyable and memorable. Please remember the following safety tips!
- Check the road and weather conditions prior to setting off - some roads may be closed
- Always tell someone where you are going, your return date and your itinerary
- Ensure your vehicle is in good condition. Check tyres, water and mechanics
- Always carry chains during the snow season
- Carry extra water, food and warm clothing
- In the event of a breakdown in a remote location, remain with your vehicle
- Large, slow-moving vehicles may be encountered on roads and highways - take care when overtaking
- Beware of wandering wildlife, especially at dusk and dawn when visibility may be poor and wildlife become more active
- Pack a first aid kit
- Expect rapid changes in weather conditions
- Some roads are unsealed
- A fee is charged for entry to Kosciuszko National Park
- Snowy Hydro strongly recommends driving with your lights on at all times
We look forward to welcoming you on your journey around the Snowies!


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About Us
Ambiance PaintWorks is a full-service paint contractor specializing in Cabinetry Refinishing, Interior & Exterior residential repaints, Decorative Painting, and Custom Painted Murals. Established in 2003 by owner, painter, and project manager Omar Boujlil., we have an A Rating status with Angie's List and we've been an A+ Rated BBB business for almost 10 years.
At Ambiance PaintWorks we are committed to consistently provide our clients with quality service & workmanship. We thoughtfully guide our clients through the selection of Products, Finishes, Design, and Color. We also highlight all the necessary areas in order to make good decorative & functional decisions. All our painters are skilled, experienced, and professional. We are respectful and we take extra care to protect our client's furnishings and personal belongings. When the painting part of our job is finished, we make sure that all painted areas are thoroughly cleaned up. Our mission is to create a pleasant experience for our clients from start to finish.
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Making a thoughtful decision on color selection for your home is essential to creating the right ambiance, and ultimately loving the finished product. Let us help you create the right ambiance for your home, Our In-Home Color Consultation service is FREE to you when you use our painting services. You'll get a custom color palette for your painting project, an overview of painting products, and recommendations on the type of paint & sheen.
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Looking to commission a mural or a custom artwork? Look no further. Here at Ambiance PaintWorks, we have the skills, talent, and creativity to bring amazing visions to life. We use creativity and skill to develop our client's wishes and bring those ideas to life. Our emphasis is always on good design, composition, and color palette. Here are a few areas where we excel.
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There are so many amazing paint effects that can achieved with paint and plaster. Glazed and texture finishes can be used to create depth and mood. We offer a wide range of Faux Finishes & Custom Textures for walls, trim, ceilings, columns, and Furniture. Here are a few options.
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Food with a Story
Chef Tom Beres
There's nothing better than just-baked breads and Networks Café bakers do just that. All breads, rolls, pizza dough, breakfast muffins and more (including whole wheat, and gluten free options) are crafted and baked on the premises. A standout feature is the tender to the bite pizza crust made with Caputo brand flour.
If fresh fish is your fancy, grilled to order with innovative flavors or prepared sushi style, look no further. Sustainably sourced from Santa Monica seafood, all fish is trimmed and cut by our certified sushi chef; end pieces are used in house made stocks for a variety of seafood soups.
Throughout the daily changing menu are healthy options, mindfully prepared with zero or no fats, seasonal ingredients, rotisserie meats and vegetables, all showcasing a variety of global cuisines. To quench, a trio of infused waters awaits! Always seasonal, they're quite enjoyable; try the heirloom tomato-tarragon or the ginger - lemon.
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Sometimes I think I can make muffins in my sleep, so common is this weekly-or-more-ritual...
...but suddenly it struck me how much has changed through my muffin-making years!
The home-from-school-hungry-boy is a young man leaving for work at 7:00 every morning...
The home-from-school-hungry-boy is a young man leaving for work at 7:00 every morning...
...no more mom-can-you-take-me-pick-me-up?
Moms, let's cherish our modest 'mundanes' because nothing stays the same for long...
Nothing remains the same
For all that seems to stay
Such as the wick that wears dawn's flame
And twilight snuffs away
...such as rainbows that spill
From bud-anointed loom
To bloom a little bloom until
Its petals fill earth's tomb
Such as each season-sweep
That flickers but a glance
With splendors that no one can keep
Save perhaps, second chance
Such as life's give and take
The ache of hold-let-go
Such as the memories we make
From wakes that ebb and flow
The tasks that we perform
Without much thought are such
That they are guaranteed to fall
Beneath Time's tireless touch
...for poetry of words
Cannot persuade the clock
To linger where the dust is stirred
By foot-loose Goldilocks
No, nothing stays the same
Save this, a common plea
That God will grant His strength and grace
For what still waits to be
© Janet Martin


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Coo must go for a medical to check he is not fit to work! Now, while this is not totally unexpected, I mean, every day the media is full of people who are clearly disabled and struggling and are assessed as fit to work - it's such a mess and it's all so wrong!
Coo's seizure levels have been spiralling since we recieved the ESA50 form and already it's been a struggle so God alone knows how we will cope with this further ESA onslaught!
The worse thing of all is, it's so very debilitation for both Coo and I, it adds pressure and stress to an already very difficult to manage situation and...it just doesn't work and is all so avoidable!
It's not possible to assess a hidden disability like Coo's in this way!
I honestly feel it's a waste of time, asking Coo if he can walk, talk, hold a pen or take a message is just so ineffective. Far better to access information from both his GP and his Neurologist, the people who truly know how Coo's disability effects every aspect of his life. -
I'm so annoyed and disappointed too I guess, I truly thought well, hoped too that sense would prevail and we'd be ok.
We will be ok. We will have to fight yet again but as my granny used to say - 'What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!'
Here's to staying strong!


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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is very easy to let one day spill over into the next. It can be difficult keeping everything on track when you are trying to juggle multiple deals, family and anything that resembles a social life. Every now and then, you need to take a step back and gauge where you are in every phase of your finances. Review your budgets, interest rates, cash on hand, cash flow and more to see where you can improve and where your money is really being spent. If you don't do this, you can be wasting or spending money foolishly for years without doing anything about it. Ultimately, getting your finances in order is a priority.
Take one day every quarter of the year to see where you stand on your finances. It is important to note that this will require self motivation. You should never co-mingle your personal and business accounts, but take the time and review both. Break down every dollar that went in and out of your accounts over the last 90 days. Expenses ranging from marketing to rehab costs should be reviewed to see if there is a better way they can be carried out. Too often we get into habits of spending that will never change unless we make a commitment to change them. Even personal items such as coffee or eating out should be looked at and reviewed to see if there is a better alternative.
If you have used the same marketing company or same realtor, you may be using them simply because you don't want to make a change. Change is never easy, especially if you have been spending the same way for years, but it is necessary in business. If you aren't getting the production needed from your marketing, you need to take the time to research alternatives and pull the trigger if you find a better one. Yes, this will take some time and effort, but if you look at the big picture of your business it is very necessary.
In this exercise, break down everything about your expenses from interest rates and payment options. Transferring money from a high interest credit card to one with a zero percent interest rate even for the next 6 months can save you hundreds of dollars. The same can be said about any mortgages you may have. Things can change quite a bit over 90 days. A loan program that you may not have been eligible for last year may be a good fit for you now. If you don't take the time to find out all of your options you may be missing out.
It is easy to get caught up in the way you have always paid for things or the way they have always been. This is why it is so important to take the time out of your busy schedule and make reviewing your finances every quarter a priority. Many investors often forget that they are actually running a business and that business relies on debits and credits and maximizing your capitol. If you are not sure of the best way to do this, call your accountant and they will give you tips throughout the year. The longer you let your finances go the harder it is to get them in order. Take the time and make the commitment to take your financial temperature every couple of months.


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I am on the record, several times I think, as being in favor of critique. Over the last year or so, my thinking has, shall we say, evolved. Mainly because I've been watching the process as it plays out on the internet in some detail.
I still believe in it. How can I not? If Art in general, and photography in particular, is about communication, how can we not devote some effort to testing and refining our ability to communicate?
Now, though, I think one must take at least a two pronged approach. Really useful critique of an individual piece has to be a conversation, you have to probe a little. This means that you need to find someone who will put up with a conversation, who is willing to be probed a little. Good luck with that, they're out there, but they're wildly outnumbered by pompous asses who want to force you to comply with local norms.
This does not mean that you should ignore the pompous asses and their local norms. The little bits of local dogma that circulate in one context or another (and they are local, they'll always cite Rembrandt but that's a bunch of rubbish) are based on something and it's not a waste of time to work out what the something is. You can add that to your little store of ideas, of things people like. Occasionally you can add it to your list of things not to do.
In any case, when you're dealing with the tribal behaviors of a camera club or internet group of some sort, keep in mind that you're not there to "learn" what they tell you. As a general, albeit not universal, rule they have nothing of interest to tell you. You are there to unpack their belief system, and to get at the underlying ideas of it. That's actually interesting.
So, just smile, nod, and think "idiot" very very quietly to yourself. And keep your eyes open for someone who's open to a conversation.
At some point I'm going to investigate paying for portfolio review. With the right person, I suspect this might be useful. Mostly, of course, the people offering to do it are charlatans, but I'm pretty sure they're not all.


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Hi Everyone,
This week is going so fast, I can barely keep up with it. This past weekend, we visited Devil's Bridge in Sedona. Before we leave Arizona we wanted to make sure to check it out because we have heard great things about Devil's Bridge and the amazing view. It for sure did not disappoint!
The hike itself is pretty easy, not to mention that it is FREE. Make sure to take plenty water with you because it can get pretty warm in Sedona. Parking gets a little tricky. We got there at 8:30 am and got lucky enough to take the last available spot. (By the time we were leaving, people were parking on the side of the road it got so busy.) We had to park in the first parking lot which added another 2.1 miles to the hike. The total hike came out to be 5.8 miles. You can only drive up to the second parking lot if your car can take extreme off-road situations.
Devil's Bridge Hike
Price: FREE! No parking fee, no permit.
Parking: Gets a little too busy as the day goes on. It paid off that we went early in the morning. And if you don't have a high-clearance 4 wheel drive, you can only park in the first parking spot.
Hike level: easy to medium. Really not too bad at all, the last 400 feet gets a little steep with lots of stairs but you can always take a quick break when your legs feel like they are on fire 😀
View: Unbelievable
You can find details and more description about the area on the United States Department of Agriculture's Website!
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- What is/ Where is your favorite hike?
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The internet of Canada is to remain a fair and equal space for all thanks to this new ruling.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) strengthened its commitment to net neutrality yesterday by declaring that Internet service providers should treat data traffic equally to foster consumer choice, innovation and the free exchange of ideas. As such, the CRTC today is publishing a new framework regarding differential pricing practices.
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The ruling comes as a direct stance against Videotron: a music streaming service that allows users to stream music from third party apps without using data. After assessing Videotron's Unlimited Music Service under the new framework, the CRTC found that the company is giving an undue preference to certain consumers and music streaming services, while subjecting other consumers and content providers to an unreasonable disadvantage. The company has been given 90 days to comply with the new guidelines.
"A free and open Internet gives everyone a fair chance to innovate and for a vast array of content to be discovered by consumers," says Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman and CEO, CRTC. "A free and open Internet also allows citizens to be informed and engage on issues of public concern without undue or inappropriate interference by those who operate those networks. Rather than offering its subscribers selected content at different data usage prices, Internet service providers should be offering more data at lower prices. That way, subscribers can choose for themselves what content they want to consume."
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All goo goo gift boxes are ideal as a keepsake box to record baby memories, or they just look stunning as a presentational gift box with pink tissue paper encasing your gift. The giftboxes are strong and sturdy with a white matt finish and magnetic close flap.
We'll also add a gift card with your wording and send directly to the recipient. Simply select the size of giftbox you want at the checkout and enter the wording you want in the gift note panel. Then leave the rest to us!
- Medium box size 220mm x 280mm x 110
- White matt laminated
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If you're anything like us, you have a whole section of bins in your attic, basement or garage labelled "Christmas decor." But how much of that do you actually use each year? 10% 50% 90%? In our household, space is tight despite having a good sized basement because we turned half of it into a playroom. No regrets. Still, we have six Christmas bins stuffed to the brim. There's also lots of outdoor decor that we tend to store in the original boxes stacked high in the basement. Over the years, I've found it's better to be mindful of the way Christmas decor is put away because it makes life so much easier the following year. I always regret rushing and then being frustrated when I can't find what I want in early December. Since I've gotten my act together, I was able to quickly locate my Christmas cookie cutters when needed this year ~ that's a first! These are my tips for putting your Christmas decor away for the New Year!
The time to sort and purge Christmas decor is right after the season when all your bins and boxes are out. You can evaluate what you have, need, want or no longer want. Those elves you haven't displayed in 5 years? It may be time to donate them. The Santa outfit? Out it goes. Space is valuable. Why store "stuff" you don't use year after year. Aim for using 90% or more of your Christmas items that you store to keep you accountable. Oh, and the outdoor lighted deer that no longer works....it's time to throw it out.
2.) Real tree...out it goes
I'm not here to get all bah humbug on you about your real tree. I love live trees! Just dislike the needles they tend to shed when their time is done. Live trees have a shelf life of approximately 4-6 weeks at the very most. So if your the type who puts their tree up the day after Thanksgiving, you'll probably want to take it down very soon after Christmas. Otherwise, you'll be finding prickly needles in your socks still come July!
3.) Use those shoe boxes for cheap & creative storage
I save shoe boxes year-round to get a better handle on my ornaments. Each box has a theme such as teal ornaments, fishing ornaments, sports ornaments, very fragile ornaments, bird ornaments, snowman ornaments, snowflake ornaments...you get the drift! I use a Sharpie marker on the lid of the box to list the precise ornaments that belong in each box. This makes cleaning up a breeze and ensures that I'll have room to store each and every ornament in each box and in each bin. So the same ornaments go in each box each year and in the same bin. Crazy, but it works! But if you prefer plastic shoe box bins, those work well too. I also have a 50/50 ornament rule that goes as follows: 50% of my ornaments can be glass and will be hung high on the tree. But the other 50% must be non-breakables that can go low on the tree so they don't get broken by kids and pets.
4.) Vow to have a better system for storing your ornaments & bins
Label your "better" Christmas bins with masking tape with "favorite ornaments" or something similar so you can quickly locate them the following year. Color coded bins are also extremely helpful. I put my best ornaments in red bins and my less favorite ones in green bins and label each as such. So on busy years, I just pull out the red bins and forget about the green entirely. But years I have time to dote on decorating, I get them all out for extra pizzazz! Life also becomes much simpler if you choose one corner of your basement, garage or attic to store all the Christmas items instead of allowing them to sprawl all over the pace.
5.) Save tissue paper, bubble wrap and shoe boxes year-round
I like to wrap the fragile ornaments in tissue paper or bubble wrap prior to storing in my shoe boxes. But I save these items year-round from events like Birthday parties and other celebrations. People think I'm insane when I whisk away tissue paper from the family party but I'll argue, it's better to use it on my ornaments than just throwing it out! I always save a little space at the top of my bins so when I acquire more tissue paper from the latest paper, I can just run down in the basement and throw it on top midyear.
6.) The lighting dilemma
If your Christmas lights are like mine they seem to work just fine right after they are taken off the tree but magically get broken when placed in a bin. Only half of my lights are still in working condition when I examine what stands will be used. So don't bother replacing lights prior to putting the stands away for the year. Too frustrating! Instead, buy several packs of replacement bulbs at that 75% off sale at Target and replace right after you string them up. And if you really want to pat yourself on the back next year, separate each stand of lights into those cheap grocery store bags. This means winding up each string carefully and placing each set of lights in their own bag for next year. There is no way they can get tangled with another string of lights if they are in a separate bag...right!
7.) Speaking of th0se 75% off Christmas sales...
Only you can answer this question honestly. If you buy Christmas cards and wrapping paper, will you be able to locate these items to use the following year? Or will they get lost in the shuffle and you end up buying more right before Christmas anyhow? If you won't be able to locate the 10 rolls of wrapping paper until it's too late, then don't bother storing it for the whole year. It's not worth the wasted space!
8.) A word on plastic wreath storage containers & plastic storage containers for wrapping paper
It took me 10 years to splurge on a plastic wrapping paper storage unit. Best decision ever! That 8 bucks has saved rolls of just partly used wrapping paper from molding in the basement. Personally, I don't like to give or receive gifts in moldy wrapping paper that smells like "icky" basement. So I would throw out rolls that were opened and got damp. Out goes the 75% off I thought I'd saved in sales because I didn't end up using it anyhow. Even worse, I stored all those smelly rolls for no good reason.
9. Placement is paramount when bin & item storing
It's just obvious that you want to keep your heavier bins on the bottom and your lighter bins on top when storing. But I like to keep like items in each bin. It's also convenient and smart to put things like Christmas hand towels, cards and Christmas cookie ornaments on the top of the bin as well for easy access. We may not even decorate our tree until a few weeks before Christmas, but I'll be looking for my Christmas kitchen towels and my gingerbread cookie cutter the day after Thanksgiving! Make it easy on yourself.
10.) The extra, empty Christmas bin theory...
If you really want to be nice to yourself, have one empty bin in the basement labelled "Christmas." This makes it easy when you find snowflake ornaments in June that never got put away or score some cute Christmas decor at a yard sale.
What tips do you have for me?
12/27/2017 11:33:36 am
Great tips, thanks, and so true on the live tree, thankfully hard wood floors make getting the needles up much easier.
12/28/2017 12:09:08 am
These are really great tips. Hope you had an amazing Christmas
12/28/2017 07:42:50 pm
I so desperately need to get better ornament storage bins... we have devolved into throwing everything into a large bag and tossing it in the garage in a heap. *blushes* - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
ellen beck
1/17/2018 01:12:50 am
There are storage bins usually cardboard that slide under a bed for wrapping paper- those work quite well.I dont do a ton of decorating but those that do I admire how organized they are.
Maryann D.
3/1/2018 05:34:32 am
I love these photos! I do think Use those shoe boxes for cheap & creative storage is such a good idea!
Peggy Nunn
3/1/2018 09:03:02 am
Good tips. I have one spot in my attic where the decorations go so they are easy for my husband to find.
4/10/2018 02:51:02 pm
Yeah we have too many Christmas bins as well but my wife always makes sure to pack them away very well & even tapes an itemized list on each bin as we put things where they fit best, not so much based on a certain theme.
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Weekend Cooking is hosted by Beth Fish Reads
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The obvious choice for this meeting would have been for someone to make Potato Peel Pie, but if you've ever looked at the recipe or read reviews of the dish you would probably veto the option just like we did and stick with our normal choices of baked goods, picky foods, and wine.
I felt like we needed to have something potato related to discuss this book and looked around online and found a number of mashed potato pie recipe ideas. I picked this one:
- instant mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup Romano cheese
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese ( divided)
- paprika
- Make mashed potatoes according to package directions for 7-8 servings.
- Stir garlic powder, eggs, Parmesan and one cup of the mozzarella into prepared potatoes.
- Pile mixture into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup of mozzarella and a sprinkle of paprika for color. Bake at 350°F until golden on top and puffy about 45 minutes.
I used four cheese instant mashed potatoes and it was delicious!
This was the perfect comfort food for the rainy (kinda snowy) night we discussed the book. We all tended to enjoy the book. I liked the format and the story. I did however find the ending kind of abrupt, it felt like it came out of no where. We wondered if the ending was due to the two authors, or if this was how it was supposed to have ended.


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If you've ever been interested in learning about the Islamic religion, you may have come across terms like halal or haram, and found yourself wondering, "what is halal?" Or, perhaps you've seen a package of meat, usually chicken, with the words "certified halal" on the packaging and wondered something similar. Well, you don't need to read the entire Q'uran to understand this particular religious concept–though, if you'd like to, we certainly have a great place for you to start! Halal encompasses a number of things in Islam, but essentially refers to a number of practices that are permissible for a practicing Muslim to engage in. Of course, that explanation is a little simplistic, which is why we'll answer the question "What is halal?" a little more in depth in the sections below, as well as discussing related practices in other religions. In the name of keeping it simple, we'll mainly stick to how halal affects the dietary practices of Muslims. No need to be mystified!
A Basic Overview
As we mentioned, there isn't one, simple answer to the question of "what is halal?" but if we had to give a quick and dirty answer, it would be this: halal essentially refers to a number of practices, activities, and behaviors that have not been explicitly forbidden in the Q'uran. Things that have been explicitly forbidden, by contrast, are referred to as haraam. For the most part, unless the Q'uran expressly forbids a behavior, it is considered permissible, but there are items that need further clarification, which is where knowing what halal is can come in handy. Take dietary restrictions, for instance. In Islam, pork is strictly forbidden, or haraam. However, that does not mean that there aren't further restrictions on permissible foods. Halal guidelines are useful in clarifying those restrictions.
So there's the short answer to the question, "what is halal?". As we mentioned, when we talk about halal in this instance, that discussion will revolve around dietary restrictions and guidelines set forth in the Q'uran–you'll no longer wonder what food qualifies as halal food.
Foods That Are Strictly Forbidden:
- Pork
The aversion to pork and pork byproducts is not new in Abrahamic religions. Jewish people are not permitted to eat pork, and some Christians abstain as well, referring to the verse in the Biblical book of Leviticus which says:
"…and the swine, as he divideth the hoof, and be cloven footed, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you. Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcass shall ye not touch, they are unclean to you."
Muslims point to the second book of the Q'uran, which says:
"He has forbidden you only dead animals, and blood, and the swine, and that which is slaughtered as a sacrifice for other than God."
- Carrion
Carrion is prohibited largely out of pragmatism; rotting meat isn't just unappetizing, it can be dangerous! Even today most people would not eat road kill, not just because of the yuck factor but because you run a real risk of getting sick off of decaying meat.
Carrion can also refer to animals that are dead or unconscious before slaughter, animals that have been killed by a predator, or animals that die due to an accident of nature, i.e., falling from a height or drowning. Any animal that is not killed by a human is considered to be carrion and haraam.
- Sacrificial Flesh
Animals that are sacrificed in the name of another God or idol are also haraam, because in order for a food to be considered halal, it must have been slaughtered while the name of Allah is spoken. It is for this very reason that many kosher foods are in fact permitted, as well as food that has been provided by Christians. Each of these religions are considered to be Abrahamic religions, and worship the same God. The Quranic reference for this is found in the fourth book and surah of the Q'uran, which reads:
"The food of the People of the Book [Jews and Christians] is lawful for you as your food is lawful for them."
Of course, in order to still be considered halal, the food must still adhere to the other guidelines set forth. For instance, a Muslim could not accept pork or alcohol from a Christian.
- Inhumane Slaughter
There is a particular method of slaughter that must be employed for meat to be considered halal. As we mentioned before, it involves a swift movement with a sharp knife to ensure that the animal does not die slowly or suffer. This method is called Dhabihah and allows for proper exsanguination. Because many commercial slaughterhouses use a stun gun or anesthetics before killing livestock, most Muslims consider those animals as carrion.
- Blood
Another tenant of Dhabhiha is that the animal must be hung upside down to drain the blood. Eating or consuming blood in any form is considered to be unclean, paganistic, or otherwise haraam.
- Alcohol and Intoxicants
As with many other religions, Islam does not permit the consumption of alcohol or for its adherents to imbibe or consume any other intoxicants, which has been expanded in recent years to include illegal drugs. The precedent for this is also set forth in the fifth book of the Q'uran:
"O ye who believe! Intoxicants and games of chance, and idols and divining arrows are an abomination of Satan's handiwork. Leave it aside in order that ye may succeed."
Despite the fact that it seems like there are an awful lot of limitations placed on dietary permissions, the Q'uran also allows for exceptions, in the same surah that prohibits the consumption of pork.
"But whoever is forced [by necessity], neither desiring [it] nor transgressing [its limit], there is no sin upon him. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."
Which is basically interpreted to mean that a person should not allow themselves to starve if there is no halal option available.
Comparable Concepts In Other Religions
The idea of imposing dietary restrictions as a part of a religious doctrine is not new and in fact, many other religions have similar restrictions regarding which type or parts of an animal may be eaten, which liquids may be imbibed, and what qualifies a slaughtering method as humane. Here are just a few:
- Jewish
You've probably heard the term "keeping kosher", which refers, as halal does, to a number of behaviors or foods that are permissible in the Jewish faith. Like Muslims, Jews are not permitted to eat pork or any animal that was slaughtered inhumanely. Unlike Muslims, however, many Jewish people can and do drink alcohol and still be considered to be keeping kosher.
- Christian
Christian dietary laws are much more lax, but there are some instances in which Christians refrain from eating fatty foods or any kind of meat, particularly during the Lenten months, where austerity is practiced in many Christian households.
- Hinduism
Many Hindus do not eat any kind of meat whatsoever in accordance with the Vedas, which are the holy texts of the Hindu religion. The cow, particularly, is considered to be sacred and as a result it is a sin to eat beef.
- Rastafarianism
Rastafaris typically do not eat meat or canned goods, and there are additional prohibitions placed on seafood.
- Jainism
Jains adhere to the practice of ahimsa, which essentially means "non-violence". Rules pertaining to the preservation of all forms of life are strictly adhered, and it is not permissible for a Jain to kill or injure any being. For this reason, Jains will not eat meat, and in some instances, will not eat any animal products, including milk, eggs, and honey. Some Jains refrain even from eating root vegetables, because in order to harvest them the entire plant is destroyed.
As with any religion, an understanding of the theological basis of halal and all that it encompasses requires a little extra study if you really want to grasp it, but we hope that we've managed to answer the question of "what is halal?" thoroughly in this post. With so many people of the Islamic faith in all corners of the world, there is a lot to learn about each and every culture associated with it. There are many, many ways to learn, but deciding to travel will allow you to learn about new cultures firsthand. A trip to India, for example, will expose you to a number of different cultures and religions, and provides an excellent opportunity to learn even more about the Islamic religion in particular. If you are interested in reading and learning more about the Q'uran, a basic course in Arabic will help you read the text as it was originally intended.


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