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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a speech Monday that at first glance appeared to focus on general U.S. investment in Asia. However, when taking into account the ongoing economic clashes between the United States and China, the overarching message couldn't be more clear.
.@SecPompeo at #IndoPacificBizForum: The #IndoPacific is one of the greatest engines of the future global economy. America will be there. The American people and the whole world have a stake in Indo-Pacific peace and prosperity. That is why the Indo-Pacific must be free and open. pic.twitter.com/tNfiPzLAUv
— Department of State (@StateDept) July 30, 2018
The United States is ready and more than willing to compete economically with China even in Beijing's own backyard.
"America will be there and American businesses will be there. The American people and the whole world have a stake in Indo-Pacific peace and prosperity. That is why the Indo-Pacific must be free and open," Pompeo told a U.S. Chamber of Commerce forum in Washington, D.C. Monday, according to an excerpt of the speech.
Pompeo announced that the U.S. would be investing $113 million in new initiatives in the "Indo-Pacific." Those investments will be focuses on technology, energy, and infrastructure projects, the secretary of state confirmed.
US seeks "partnership, not domination" in Indo-Pacific region, declares @SecPompeo. https://t.co/4Boc7SVYXH
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) July 30, 2018
"Like so many of our Asian allies and friends, our country fought for its own independence from an empire that expected deference," Pompeo added, honing in on China without mentioning it by name. "We thus have never and will never seek domination in the Indo-Pacific, and we will oppose any country that does."
At #IndoPacific Business Forum @SecPompeo announces $113mil in new US initiatives to support digital economy, energy & infrastructure in IndoPac + a possible $31bil provided in #BuildAct @StateDept pic.twitter.com/1EK1mI7xfs
— Heather Nauert (@statedeptspox) July 30, 2018
According to Jonathan Swan of Axios, who received a briefing on the speech on Sunday, the Trump administration is seeking to convince U.S. partners in the "Indo-Pacific" region that a bolstered trade relationship with the United States is the best long term play for their interests.
The secretary of state will travel to Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia this week, in an effort to jumpstart the new U.S. initiative.
Jordan Schachtel is the national security correspondent for Conservative Review and editor of The Dossier for Blaze Media. Follow him on Twitter @JordanSchachtel.

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Members of the committee on curriculum, instruction and assessment meet twice a month to focus on reading, math, science and other subjects. Their goal is to provide the best curriculum to our students and to train and assist teachers in maximizing their talents.
Assessment is a key component to the group's mission because it creates reliable data that drives interventions to meet the needs of every learner. Dr. Lakesheia Hamilton, The Varnett Public School's chief academic officer, facilitates the meetings.
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Royal Jordanian has signed a five-year deal to migrate to the SITA Airfare Insight fares pricing platform. It is the third Middle Eastern airline to use SITA to ensure the best fares for passengers.
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Once you've launched your kayak rental from OB Watersports, where should you go? There are so many places to paddle and observe nature, explore islands, or find a beach party on Alabama's beaches and back bays. You may want to kayak every day during your Gulf Shores, Orange Beach or Perdido Key vacation to fit them all in! But, for starters, put some of our favorite kayaking spots on your radar and start paddling.
Perdido Pass Islands
There is a cluster of islands in the Perdido Pass/Alabama Point area that each offer a different experience for paddlers. The first island you'll see is Gilchrist Island. This island is private and visitors are not allowed on it, however it is a favorite spot for bird watching near the shoreline. Feel free to circle the island and take in all the sights.
Bird Island is in the heart of Perdido Pass and is a favorite spot for boaters to park for some island fun in the sun. There is wildlife, but on summer weekends, you're more likely to find a beach party or barbecue taking place on these white-sand beaches of Orange Beach.
Robinson Island is located right next to Bird Island and is accessible by boats and kayak rentals. Stay clear of the interior of Robinson Island as it is a protected area for shorebird nests. Still, you'll get a chance to see many types of birds, such as wading herons and terns.
The smallest of these islands is Walker Island. You'll see preserved grass beds that surround this island and host a large number of marine species such as shrimp and crab. You may even spot a few people kayak fishing in this area.
When you kayak near the shallows of the islands, you'll enjoy clear-blue water. Take advantage of the views and search for hermit crabs and even horseshoe crabs under the water!
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South of Bird Island you can't miss Caribe Resort and Cobalt Restaurant near the Perdido Pass Bridge. Under the bridge you'll find Alabama Point, known by locals as "The Pass," where kids and adults alike take turns jumping off the bridge base into the cool water below.
If you continue east on your Orange Beach kayak rental, you'll find Ono Island and Old River to the south. Check out the beautiful homes on Ono Island and further down Old River you can stop at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club for a great meal and live music.
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West Secord: A New Playground in Secord
Let the fundraising begin!
Playgrounds are at the heart of a healthy community. A place for kids to play, adults to congregate and sports teams to flex their muscles. They form the common ground for lasting community relationships. And thanks to the vibrant and resourceful Secord community league, plans for a new playground are well underway.
Where Will the New Secord Playground Be?
This new west Edmonton playground will be beside David Thomas King School.
What will the Secord playground Look Like?
The playground has passed the concept phase and is now in the design phase with the City of Edmonton.
Proposed Features:
- Pump track for mountain biking
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Who Pays for the Playground?
It's a team effort spearheaded by the Secord community league playground committee. Playground committee chair Christie Delano is hard at work guiding fundraising activities in partnership with the City of Edmonton, David Thomas King School parent council, and corporate sponsors. It's a team effort.
How Much Money is Needed?
"Our estimated cost is about $810 thousand," explains Delano. "It's challenging for us because our community league is so young that we don't yet qualify for casino fundraising. This is why we really need private donations from Secord residents."
"For phase 1, we need $140 thousand from the community — then a total of $310,044 to cover the remaining costs [of the additional phases]."
When Will Playground Construction Start?
Estimated start of summer 2019.
Reach Out and Join This Community Effort!
If you would like to be a corporate donor, volunteer or join the Secord playground committee, here are the details:
Contact the playground committee chair Christie Delano at (780) 218-1395.
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Images are copyright. Marketing images are artistic renderings only and subject to change. View the full PDF document from the Secord Community League Playground Fundraising Page.
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With Kevin Eldon, Josie Long and Simon Munnery
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Piles of stacked hardwood logs appear to be on the rise in the state, but for who? What is the market and where are they going? One can only guess they are destined for Asia, and yet history has already proved that such speculated exports make no economical sense.
Back in the Lennon government days, hardwood logs were once piled high and dry at the Burnie wharf.
These logs remained there for seemingly aeons only to decay, but Why?
Well, apparently the government at that time had somewhat loosely organised a couple of ships from Singapore to transport them to an Asian buyer, but at the eleventh hour the dud, seemingly one-sided deal fell through.
Our lamebrain government then obviously didn't commit to a contract so it just continued to cut forests and pile the logs up on spec. These stacked so-called sawlogs, then dried out and split, and Tasmania procured yet another self-inflicted forestry lemon.
Surprisingly the state wasn't willing to pay the dubious importers enough to take them away at that moment!
Meanwhile hardwood logs are beginning to pile up at Burnie again. This time in a compound near the Emu River. They are definitely not graded sawlogs as some have bends in them like a snake with a bellyache, so they must be 'residues' as Paul Harriss described them.
Obviously the question begs. How is it possible for the state to cut and transport these logs, stack them, then redistribute them to another site or export facility at a later date with belief that multiple handling is going to be profitable?
But that's exactly what our delusional Forest Minister Guy Barnett is assuring us regarding Forestry's future - and that is that FT is sustainable and can financially stand on its own feet.
The same modus operandi seems to be in the Liberal minds with the proposed Hobart wharf export concept.
This is apparently going to happen by sliding the logs into a shipping container somehow, probably with the aid of copious amounts of Vaseline.
By using shipping containers, the exporters then become eligible for a $700 per container subsidy under the freight equalisation scheme.
One imagines if the Hobart concept becomes viable then the stockpiled hardwood logs at Burnie may be exported in the same manner?
It would seem exporting hardwood logs at any subsidised cost is inconsequential providing some Liberal or FT crony gets to make a few bucks at the other end.
But even that seems unlikely these days!
*Ted Mead has been campaigning for the preservation of Tasmania's wilderness for over 35 years. Although it has become a lifetime commitment, he fully comprehends that having our natural areas protected from Bulldozers, Chainsaws and dam builders is only the first step. Defending our wild places from inappropriate and exploitative development seems to be the neo-paradigm of the foreseeable future!
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At Lacey Community Church we are committed to nurturing faith, embracing diversity, acting justly, serving our neighbors and seeking dignity for all of God's creation. We seek to live simply and love extravagantly. As a Christian community, we are called to love our neighbor as Jesus loved us, and are called by Christ to be … Continue reading


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Working in the Middle East can be a very rewarding experience. It can also be a very frustrating one, especially for someone who has attempted to conduct a fraud investigation here. Varying and outdated laws, different cultures, a large expatriate community and a lack of understanding on how to conduct an investigation are some of the issues that one has to overcome.
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continuously drafted. This could mean that scanned copies of invoices, emails, and social media evidence might not be admissible as evidence in a court of law and/or there might be strict rules regarding their submission. Understanding the right laws around evidence and having a proper document retention strategy to support the case is instrumental to its success.
Interviews and the associated written statements are part and parcel of any investigation. Whether legal representation is required during interviews or at the time written statements are given , you need to make sure you follow the law.
It requires a lot of compliance to ensure a legally correct submission to the court.
"Owners want internal audit to carry out investigations in a short time span"
Internal Audit and Fraud investigations are two very different things. If one is working for a family run business, the approach to fraud investigations might very well be "just have internal audit look at it". This can be problematic as most auditors do not know the laws pertaining to investigations, interview techniques, or case management. If one works for a company that has the Internal audit department handle its investigations, my advice would be to train them in fraud techniques, certify them, and never the less try to hire an experienced investigator for the department.
Secondly, understanding the culture of your organization is key to your success, and it is especially true in the GCC. Owners here tend to want investigations to be done in a very short time span, which if not handled properly, can lead to mistakes in the investigation process.
I have undergone various training sessions on fraud techniques, but very few address Middle East issues. An example is handling anonymous written statements and ways to analyze their content when dealing with non native English speakers. As an expatriate working in the Middle East, you are dealing with a variety of cultures. English is not the first language. As a result, spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, handwriting, and looking for word emphasis makes analysis of the statement difficult as it could be attributed to lack of English skills or to other reasons.
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Emotional power, sparkling technique, and a burnished tone are the qualities that have made Benjamin Myers an audience favorite. The New Yorker magazine said of a concert with the Hartt Symphony in Alice Tully Hall, "The best soloist was the first cello, Benjamin Myers, who added a romantic line to the duet." Music Monthly said of another performance that he was "riveting and delightful to behold."
Myers was only 19 when he took top prize in the 1987 Emerson String Quartet Competition resulting in a guest appearance as the cellist of that quartet. Since then, Myers has appeared as soloist and chamber musician in major halls in America, Europe, and Taiwan. He has given three solo and chamber performances in New York's Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) under the auspices of the LaGesse Foundation. Myers is the cellist of the award-winning Gemini Piano Trio. The American Record Guide praised the trio's début CD featuring works by Ives and Brahms saying, "There is an admirable balance between confidence, polished technique, and impulsive, romantic ardor in this performance." Their second album, featuring trios by Ravel and Shostakovich, also has been well-received by audiences around the world with great enthusiasm.
As the cellist of the Gemini Piano Trio, Myers' recent performance in Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall garnered a rave review by veteran critic Edith Eisler in The New York Concert Review.
Benjamin Myers has the distinction of being the first person ever to earn a doctoral degree in cello performance from the highly selective program at the New England Conservatory of Music where he also earned his master's degree. He earned a bachelor's degree (summa cum laude) from the Hartt School of Music. He has studied with David Finckel of the Emerson Quartet, and soloists David Wells, David Gibson, and Colin Carr. He has also played in master classes for cellists such as Steven Doane and Yo-Yo Ma. Myers has also appeared as principal cello of many orchestras, including the Aspen Concert Orchestra, Concert Artists of Baltimore, and the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra. Dr. Myers is on the music faculty of Goucher College and Howard Community College, where he also directs the Advanced Cello Ensemble.
Myers has a studio of advanced students, and has sent students to some of the best Conservatories and Music Schools in the country, including institutions such as Peabody, New England Conservatory, and Manhattan School of Music.


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I always enjoy Working Wardrobes' Board Retreats. These very important meetings are a great opportunity to connect with valued board members, strategize about growth, and put in place the initiatives required to expand our funding and programs in order to serve more clients on their journey to a job.
The focus of this year's Board Retreat was that of 'realness'. What do I mean?
Our goal for the coming year is to really show up, to really make a difference, and to really turn up the volume on key aspects of our business. Simply put, 2019 is the year of real progress, real examination, and real results. After all, these are the fundamental components that change lives.
Don't get me wrong – Working Wardrobes' Board Members have always been committed to real and lasting impact.
This year, however, we're taking a much deeper dive into critical areas of our business, including donor involvement, grant facilitation, corporate partnerships, volunteer support, marketing initiatives (including a complete website overhaul, but more about that in a future issue of Good News), and deeper accountability for the results of each of these initiatives.
The bottom line – for the Working Wardrobes' bottom line – is that we need your support, now more than ever!
Please spread the word to your colleagues, family members, and friends about our mission: we do everything in our power to help men, women, young adults, and veterans gain meaningful employment and achieve self-sufficiency.
Please tell members of your company that there are many ways they can get involved – from sponsorships to clothing drives to volunteer opportunities at our Career Center in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility Days.
Please share the information that sales from our Orange County resale stores directly support the client programs we offer. The Working Wardrobes business model is sustainable. While many nonprofits in our area rely solely on financial support, we contribute to the economic health of the local economy, while simultaneously improving the economic health of our clients.
Please let the world know that we are more than clothes. We offer a full array of services to transform clients from the inside out, from career assessments, to job training, to self-improvement workshops, and much more!
Please donate clothing (we accept a full spectrum of wardrobes, from professional attire to casual pieces); volunteer at events (we have plenty of fundraising and client events scheduled in 2019); consider an in-kind donation (such as computer equipment or gently used furniture); or volunteer your professional services. If you're a job training consultant, hair stylist, wardrobe professional, accountant, job search specialist, or IT expert, we need you. Our clients need you most.
We're getting real and getting people back to work! Are you ready to get real, too?
Justin Frame
Working Wardrobes Board Chair
We're getting real and getting people back to work! Are you ready to get real, too?
Justin Frame
Working Wardrobes Board Chair


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Thursday, Dec 4, 1997
Ramsey, N.J. and South San Francisco, Calif. -- December 4, 1997 --Alteon Inc. (Nasdaq: ALTN) and Genentech, Inc. (NYSE:GNE) today announced they have entered into a series of agreements for the continued development and marketing of Pimagedine, an Advanced Glycosylation End-product (A.G.E.) formation inhibitor currently in Phase III clinical trials to treat kidney disease in diabetic patients. The agreements also include rights to second-generation A.G.E. formation inhibitors, currently in pre-clinical development. Investments, milestones and funding for development efforts associated with Pimagedine and second-generation compounds could approach $200 million, excluding royalties.
By entering into these agreements, Alteon has granted Genentech worldwide exclusive license rights to Pimagedine (except for Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan, territories covered under a previous Alteon agreement with Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. of Japan, and Israel, Jordan, Bulgaria, Cyprus and South Africa, territories covered under a previous Alteon agreement with Gamida). Alteon has also granted Genentech exclusive license rights to second-generation A.G.E. formation inhibitor products (and any future Alteon compounds in this class), to be selected by Genentech after review of Alteon's A.G.E. formation inhibitor portfolio, in the same territory as for Pimagedine.
Under the terms of the deal, Alteon will receive an additional $50 million in payments from Genentech upon meeting milestones relating to U.S. and European regulatory filings and approvals. Following commercialization, Alteon will receive a significant royalty on net sales of Pimagedine within the licensed territories.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with a company possessing the same entrepreneurial spirit as our own. Genentech's many contributions to pharmaceutical progress are clear examples of its commitment to cutting- edge research and development," said James J. Mauzey, Alteon Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our collaboration with Genentech provides us with an extraordinary opportunity to introduce products that offer breakthrough potential for the treatment of diabetic complications and other conditions. It also allows us to intensify our efforts on the development of other exciting products in our pipeline."
"This agreement with Alteon represents a significant business opportunity and reflects Genentech's corporate strategy to license late-stage products that can augment our product portfolio and contribute to revenues near-term," said Arthur D. Levinson, Ph.D., Genentech President and Chief Executive Officer. "Working together with Alteon, we look forward to completing development and filing for approval so this important treatment can be available to people with diabetes and their families."
Genentech, Inc. is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets human pharmaceuticals for significant unmet medical needs. Eleven of the currently marketed biotechnology products stem from Genentech science. Genentech markets or promotes eight biotechnology products in the United States. Genentech is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Exchange under the symbol GNE.Genentech's worldwide web address is http://www.gene.com.
Alteon is a leader in the discovery and development of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of the complications of diabetes and age-related diseases. Pimagedine, its lead first-in-class compound is being developed to inhibit or block abnormal glucose/protein complexes that lead to diabetic complications such as kidney disease and retinopathy.
Three pivotal clinical trials evaluating Pimagedine for the complications of diabetes are ongoing: two Phase III ACTION (A Clinical Trial In Overt Nephropathy) trials in diabetic patients with progressive kidney disease; and a Phase III trial in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which was recently expanded from a Phase II trial because of a positive trend in the mortality rate of treated patients versus those on placebo. The ACTION trials are being conducted at more than 100 North American sites and involve over 1,200 patients. ACTION I (in Type I diabetics) is scheduled to be unblinded in 1998. In addition, Alteon is continuing to broaden its product pipeline through extensive research on two new categories of agents: A.G.E. cross-link breakers and the glucose-lowering agent series of compounds.
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Shipping a car to Xi'an from the United States.
Importing a vehicle into China isn't easy to do alone. The process involves many formalities and requires knowledge of customs rules and regulations – a headache you don't need when you're busy with the rest of your move. A-1 Auto Transport saves you time and energy by providing not only excellent shipping services but also all the relevant information about Chinese customs that you'll require. A-1 are the leaders in shipping to cities across China and beyond.
Xi'an is located in the center of northwest China's Guanzhong Plain. The capital of the Shaanxi province, it is one of the oldest cities in China, with established connections to the rest of the nation via the national highway system and numerous rail lines.
Shipping and Delivery Methods.
You've got two primary choices of how you'll have the vehicle transported:
- The roll-on/roll-off method of shipping involves loading the car directly onto the carrier. Once on board, the car is strapped in place to restrict movement. This is the more economical option, suitable for most customers.
- In container shipping, the car is loaded into 20- or 40-foot cargo containers, which are in turn loaded aboard the carrier. This is ideal for cars that require extra protection.
You can also select between door-to-door delivery and terminal-to-terminal delivery.
- Door-to-door – In this method, the vehicle is collected at your convenience from your home by the shipper. Once it reaches Xi'an, it will be delivered to any location of your choice.
- Terminal-to-terminal – You will need to drop your vehicle off at the nearest terminal when using this method. You'll then be provided with the address of the terminal where you can collect it in Xi'an.
Necessary Documents.
Certain documentation is necessary to clear the customs at Xi'an. Chinese customs law dictates that you must be present in the country at the time your shipment arrives. Failure to supply the following documents may result in denial of entry at the arrival terminal.
- A written application and a declaration of cargo.
- The vehicle's original title.
- An invoice showing the commercial value.
Xi'an Customs.
Navigating China's customs laws doesn't have to be a painful process. Here are a few important notes:
- Effective July 2010, foreigners are not permitted to import used vehicles. New vehicles are still allowable.
- You may only import left-hand drive cars into China.
- Duty on vehicles is based largely on the engine cubic capacity. The rates can be rather steep, and usually begin at around 25%.
- Diesel-powered cars are banned in China, though jeeps are an exception.
- Note that foreign companies and experts may be exempt from the custom duty on cars.
There are also a few steps you can take to physically prepare the vehicle:
- Wash it thoroughly, both inside and out, as lingering organic matter can hold up the inspection process.
- Help the shippers to move the vehicle as needed, by leaving the fuel tank roughly one-quarter full and disabling the alarm systems.
- Check that brakes are in proper working condition.
- Take all personal belongings out of the vehicle, and remove any detachable external accessories like ski or bike racks.
Written By:Joe Webster
Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.
After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.
With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.


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Losing someone close to you and preparing for a funeral is a difficult situation to be in at the best of times. But then the stress of knowing what to wear to the funeral itself adds a whole new level of difficulty. It's never easy knowing what's the right or wrong thing to wear for such an occasion, as each funeral can be so different depending on the person. So, we thought we'd help you out by putting together a few dos and don'ts of what to wear next time you're in this situation.
Do consider the circumstances and culture
If the funeral is a formal church service, then chances are you need to be dressing quite smart. However, if it's a memorial service taking place elsewhere; at the person's home or a public space for example, the dress code is likely to be a little more casual. Also, consider the kind of dress sense that the person who died had, as this can often reflect what the funeral-goers should wear. Don't over-dress or under-dress for what you perceive to be the circumstances of the day.
Don't feel like you have to wear black
Formal, black clothing is what we all consider to be traditional funeral attire, but this isn't always the case anymore. If you don't have black, then grey, navy, bottle green or any other darker shades are more than acceptable. Also, the person who's passed away may have specified that they don't want any dark colours at their funeral and, instead, it should be a brightly coloured celebration of life.
Do ask for advice
If you're really unsure of what to wear, don't be afraid to ask someone's opinion on what would or wouldn't be appropriate. Maybe there's a close friend or family member you can speak to? If not, there's no reason why you can't call up the local funeral directors and ask them what the tone of the day is set to be.
Don't draw attention to yourself
Funerals are about celebrating the life and mourning the loss of a loved one; they're not about your statement coat, hat or shoes. Stick with the theme that everyone else is going with and save the inappropriate shoes or accessories for a night out on the town. Tasteful jewellery is more than fine to wear with your outfit, but nobody needs to see any bling at a funeral.
Do be respectful
Just remember that the point of a funeral is to show your respect to the deceased person, as well as their close family and friends. You, therefore, should make sure that whatever you choose to wear is respectful too. Ensure that everything you wear is clean, smart and neatly ironed. Avoid things such as trainers, t-shirts with slogans, football shirt, open shirts, short skirts, revealing tops and anything that looks untidy.
Ultimately, the key to dressing for a funeral is to not worry. Chances are you're going to have something in your wardrobe that's suitable. Just use your common sense and dress to blend in.


text: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel, a Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel located downtown near the famous Yu Garden and Old Town, it is just minutes away from the Bund, Xintiandi and other tourist attractions. Whether staying for business or leisure, you'll be right at home at the Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel. Our accommodations feature contemporary guest rooms and suites with luxurious bedding, high‑speed Internet, sofa and mini-bar. Top-notch facilities include a business centre, four event rooms and banquet halls, and a 17th-floor Club Lounge with expansive views of the city skyline. In the evening, dine at one of our full-service restaurants while catching up with family or colleagues. When visiting our cultural centre of Asia, enjoy the accommodation at the Renaissance.


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Aceshop Towel
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Disc golf towel with Aceshop-logo. Aceshop is a pro disc golf shop from Sola, Norway.
Front side (logo side) is made of microfibre and back side is made of cotton. Perfect all-round disc golf towel. Includes metal clip.


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We had several inches of snow which means snow days, sledding, hot chocolate, baking cookies and watching lots of movies. The kids and I have been in full relaxation mode. Dave, on the other hand, has been trekking up to Baltimore. When they did his blood work they determined that his counts were good enough to start round 2 of treatment. They have not rebounded back to the "normal" range, but I guess the trial protocol has a lower margin of acceptable. So, he is back to doing the five consecutive days of SGI injections followed by infusions of Irinotecan next Monday and the one following. Dave is the first person on the trial not to be delayed by white blood counts. He continues to be a super star. They are lucky to have him.
I think we are kind of holding our breath until he has his next scan after this round of treatment – so sometime around mid-February. In the meantime, we have a bit of positive news. Dave's CEA had been on an upward trend prior to starting the trial. It went from 150 to 201 during a two week time period in December. This week his CEA was 121. The doctor told him that we may see it bounce around for a while, but I am taking this as a very positive sign that all he is doing is worth it. His quality of life has definitely been compromised in the last month, so imagining those tumor cells being knocked out, makes it a little easier. (Easier for me anyway. He's the one dealing with the side effects!)
It's supposed to snow again tomorrow. and Saturday. and Monday. We may never go back. I'm okay with that. I just downloaded a new book (This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper). And also we have cookies.


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Chantry Chapel Gate – 4950 Painting Challenge.
The 4950 Painting Challenge continues Find out how it began here. This week my focus for the 4950 Painting Challenge is Buckingham's Chantry Chapel. Although with a working title of #4 Gate, it's really been the Chapel Gates. The Chantry Chapel is the original home … Continue readingChantry Chapel Gate – 4950 Painting Challenge.


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Neil Pepe
NEIL PEPE is an acclaimed theater director and has been the Artistic Director of the award-winning Atlantic Theater Company since 1992. Under Mr. Pepe's direction the Atlantic, founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy, has established itself as one of the premiere Off Broadway theater companies in New York garnering four Tony awards, six Obie awards and numerous others. During his tenure at Atlantic, Neil has worked with such outstanding artists as Woody Allen, David Mamet, Harold Pinter, Jez Butterworth, William H. Macy, Martin McDonagh, Sam Mendes, David Rabe, Conor McPherson, Tina Howe, Peter Hedges, Craig Lucas, Joe Penhall, Howard Korder, Denis Johnson, James Lapine, Tom Hulce, Mary Steenburgen, and Kenneth Lonergan among many others. Neil directed Harold Pinter's first and most recent plays, The Room and Celebration at the Atlantic last season. In 2005, he directed the World premiere of David Mamet's new play Romance, also at the Atlantic. He directed the World premiere of Howard Korder's Sea Of Tranquility in Spring of 2004 as well as the American premiere of Jez Butterworth's The Night Heron in the Fall of 2003 at the Atlantic. Mr. Butterworth and Mr. Pepe also collaborated on the critically acclaimed New York premiere of Butterworth's play Mojo (Drama League Award nomination). Mr. Pepe directed the last major revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, starring William H. Macy, Phillip Baker Hall and Mark Webber which had its initial run at the Donmar Warehouse in London before moving to a sold-out run in New York. In the Fall of 2002, he directed the American premiere of the award-winning Joe Penhall play Blue/Orange starring Harold Perrineau, Glenn Fitzgerald and Zjelko Ivanek. Other notable productions include The Beginning Of August by Tom Donaghy starring Mary Steenburgen (South Coast Repertory and Atlantic), the World premiere of Eric Bogosian's play Red Angel starring Mr. Bogosian at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Refuge by Jessica Goldberg at Playwrights' Horizons, Zinnie Harris' Further Than The Furthest Thing at Manhattan Theatre Club, Wolf Lullaby by Hilary Bell, Clean by Edwin Sanchez, and Shaker Heights by Quincy Long (Outer Critic' Circle Award nomination), all at the Atlantic. As an actor, Neil has appeared in the films Melinda and Melinda, Magnolia, Analyze This, The Spanish Prisoner, Homicide, and Spartan, among others. He has also appeared in many plays in New York including Edmond, The Lights, Three Sisters, Boys' Life, Down The Shore, Trafficking in Broken Hearts, The Virgin Molly, and The Joy of Going Somewhere Definite. His television credits include Sex and the City, Law and Order, New York Undercover, Another World, and Our Town for PBS. Neil is also an accomplished guitarist and has played in a variety of New York based bands. Mr. Pepe has been an adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University in the Graduate Film Program. He also teaches at the Atlantic Acting School which is part of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. (As of March 2007)
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Healthy Relationship News – October 2016
SECOND WEDNESDAY WEBINAR – October 12, 2016
Why "Love Notes" Works as a
The New Economic Face Of Marriage
The opening line of the Sinatra song "Love and Marriage" might need to be updated to include to, "Love, a college degree, and marriage go together like a horse and carriage."
During the past 25 years, marriage rates have been climbing for women with college and graduate degrees, while women who lack an education beyond high school have seen their marriage rates plummet, according to research from Richard V. Reeves, Isabel Sawhill and Eleanor Krause at the Brookings Institution.
How Domestic Violence In One Home Affects Every Child In A Class
Every Monday morning at Harvie Elementary School, in Henrico County, Va., Brett Welch stands outside her office door as kids file in.
"The first thing I'm looking for are the faces," says Welch, a school counselor. She's searching for hints of fear, pain or anger. "Maybe there was a domestic incident at the house that weekend," says Welch. "That's reality for a lot of our kids."
And a reality for a lot of kids in the U.S. While it's difficult to get an exact number, researchers estimate that between 10 and 20 percent of children are exposed to domestic violence each year.
Trends in Marriage and Cohabitation Experiences Among Young Adults
Cohabitation has usurped marriage as the most common relationship experience in young adulthood. Three-quarters of young adults have cohabited while only half have married. This trend holds true for women across race and ethnic groups as well as education levels. Cohabitation is increasing at a faster rate than marriage is declining. Most young adults are forming unions; they are simply choosing to cohabit rather than to marry in their young adulthood.
Tracking Teen Attitudes About Marriage and Cohabitation
High school seniors are increasingly likely to say that their ideal time to marry is several years after high school, according to a new NCFMR Family Profile. The largest percentage change is in the "over five years from now" category, which doubled from 1976 to 2014. In 2014, the majority of high school seniors responded that their ideal time to marry was "over five years from now." Conversely, the percentage of high school seniors responding that their ideal time to marry was "one year from now" dropped from 9% in 1976 to 2% in 2014. This profile is the third of a three-part series using Monitoring the Future data to examine trends in high school seniors' attitudes towards marriage and cohabitation.
Start Your Youth Violence Prevention Plan Today
CDC invites you to visit STRYVE (Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere): an online space with everything practitioners and their team members need to create, edit, and save a customized youth violence prevention plan.
Features include:
Improve Your Outreach to Latinos
U.S. Latinos are a large, diverse, and fast-growing population. For service providers, effectively reaching and communicating with them is essential. The Child Trends Hispanic Institute, in collaboration with the Crimsonbridge Foundation, has assembled a new guidebook to help service providers and educators find the most effective ways to reach their audience. Join them for a related webinar on Tuesday, Oct 18th, from 2 – 3 p.m. ET. Learn how to create an evidence-based, strategic communication plan with a clear series of steps: getting to know your audience, setting objectives, messaging, outreach strategy, tactical execution, and data collection. Register here.
October 12
Why "Love Notes" Works as a Relationship-Based
In this webinar, Dr. Anita Barbee, will discuss how the "Theories of Change" in the Love Notes Evidence Based Program Model are effective for adolescent life planning and healthy relationship initiation and maintenance. She will also cover how helping youth think about sex fits into their quest for connection.
In this webinar you will:
Presenters: Anita Barbee, Ph.D., University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Program Director of CHAMPS! (Creating Healthy Adolescents through Meaningful Prevention Services).
Who should attend: International Association for Relationship Research members, OAH, FYSB, CDC grantees and others working in area of teen and young adult pregnancy prevention, dating violence, intimate partner violence, or anyone working with high-risk youth.
When: Wednesday,October 12, 2016, 4:00 pm Eastern/1:00 pm Pacific
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: Free!
Fatherhood Research and Practice Network Grants for Exploratory and Descriptive Research
The Fatherhood Research and Practice Network has issued a third request for proposals (RFP). This RFP is intended to support exploratory and descriptive research that will provide insights into previously unstudied or understudied areas. Proposed studies should consider innovative programs or interventions related to co-parenting, employment and economic security, and/or father engagement and effective parenting for low-income fathers.
Deadline: 11/18/2016
Grants Aim to Improve Lives in the Western U.S. and British Columbia
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust supports nonprofit organizations serving people in the western United States as well as British Columbia, Canada. The Trust provides grants to organizations that offer opportunities for foster children and youth, military veterans and their families, elders, and people with disabilities. The focus is on programs that will enrich the quality of life for the target populations, promote self-sufficiency, and assist individuals in achieving their highest potential. Online letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year. Visit the Trust's website to assess the alignment with core program areas and review the eligibility guidelines prior to submitting a letter of inquiry.
Funds Address Domestic Violence Prevention in California
Blue Shield of California Foundation
The mission of the Blue Shield of California Foundation is to improve the lives of all Californians by making healthcare accessible, effective, and affordable, and by ending domestic violence. The Foundation is committed to supporting the people and programs working on the frontlines of healthcare and domestic violence. The Foundation's current funding priorities include the following: Care Integration, The Remaining Uninsured, Value-Based Care and Patient Engagement, and Domestic Violence Systems and Survivor Experience. Letters of inquiry from nonprofit organizations and government entities are accepted throughout the year. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the funding priorities and to review the application guidelines.
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AMR Crew Meets Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Survivor By Lucie Drum, Manager, Community/Media Relations
On the afternoon of Feb. 4th, 2011, Edward Darnell, Facilities Supervisor at Damascus Christian School, was beginning to feel ill. Bystanders at the school took his blood pressure and called 9-1-1. They also hooked him up to an AED on site and the unit delivered one shock prior to the arrival of EMS. AMR Clackamas County Medic 207 (Paramedic Mike Miller and his partner Brett Hooper, EMT-I) were just three minutes away. Mike recalls, "We found Mr. Darnell in very cramped quarters. Part of the time we provided care while lying underneath the desks." Darnell, 56, went in and out of consciousness as he went in and out of V-fib (ventricular fibrillation). He was having a STEMI heart attack (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction), was defibrillated many times and treated for refractory V-fib. AMR 207 transported him to Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center where Darnell received coronary angioplasty (a technique to dilate blockage) at Kaiser's Heart Center and a Stent (tube) placed in the blocked artery in his heart. "The last thing I remember was sitting at a desk with a blanket and then woke up four days later in the hospital. They told me I had a heart attack and died," says Darnell, "when I thanked my doctors, they said it was the EMS responders who saved my life."
In April, Darnell decided he would "pay it forward" and requested a meeting with our crew. "I had to come meet them. My heart is overwhelmed with thankfulness," says Darnell.On April 12th, he met the AMR crew who saved his life. A crowd gathered at Clackamas Operations when the charming and very healthy looking Edward Darnell arrived. Hugs and handshakes were given all around. Manager Paul Priest, Training Officer Tina Beeler, Supervisor Tim Seidel, Community/Media Relations Manager Lucie Drum, and Nurse Karyn Versteeg, shared the touching moment. Paul Priest presented Mr. Darnell with several AMR gifts as our thanks to him.
"In my 20 years in EMS this was the first time a patient came to say 'thanks," said Paramedic Mike Miller. Darnell returned to work at the school on March 16th, just five weeks after his heart attack. He was told the third graders at school saw the EMS response and their teachers had the children pray for him. The students are thrilled with his recovery and still check in with him to this day. There is also an element of irony in this story—the man whose job was to maintain the AED at the school was the first one to use it. Friends have labeled the AED, "Tested and Approved by Ed Darnell."
Ed's note: I was told by the staff at work that when I collapsed there was a nurse visiting with the Pastor and she started CPR immediately while Pastor Steve applied the A.E.D and when the 911 dispatch call went out the AMR ambulance was passing through Damascus on Hwy 212 running an errand and had only to turn onto Rust Way to arrive within 3 minutes. God had everything and everyone in place for helping me survive.


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Lately I have been ridiculously busy. So busy that I have been subsisting primarily off caffeine and protein bars. I've been running from commitment to commitment trying to fulfill all my responsibilities. Sometimes it's difficult to find time to spend alone with the Lord. In a world where your attention is being pulled ten different directions, you may find yourself asking the question: why read the Bible? Why spend time reading a 2,000 year old book? Here are three reasons why reading the Bible is essential for the growing Christian.
Why Read the Bible?
1. Its Powerful
Spending time in God's word is essential for a Christian to grow in her walk. Hebrews 4:12 explains, "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
God's word has to capacity to break down even the hardest heart. God can penetrate even the most rebellious spirit with His powerful word.
2. It makes you more Christ-like
2 Timothy 3:16 says, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." Studying God's word guides us as Christians. It is the roadmap that God has given us. Glean wisdom from the word of God and use it to examine your heart and your life. Use it to see how your life and your love for the Lord matches up.
3. God commands us to
As if the top two reasons are not enough to convince you to read the Bible, God tells us to read His word. Matthew 4:4 says, "But he answered, "It is written, "'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" The scripture is our spiritual food. We need it as Christians to survive. It's necessary for our growth to treat God's word as sustenance and to partake it in daily. Psalm 1:1-2 states, "Blessed is the one […] whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night." As Christians, we need to study God's word daily in order to grow.
Making time for the Lord can be difficult. Here are some tips that I've found useful with my crazy schedule and centering my life around the Lord. Sometimes we need to find time, even when it feels like we have no time to spare.
Find Time for God
The adage stands true: you make time for what you care about. If your boyfriend texted you, you would probably answer relatively fast because you care about him. You would make time to answer that text. The same goes for God. Wake up 30 minutes earlier than you normally would. Make coffee, sit at your dinner table, and take the time to center your heart around the Lord. Spend time in prayer, reading your devotional, and reading directly out of the Bible. I've been having my quiet time during my break at work. I bring my prayer journal, Bible, and book I'm reading (currently it's The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler) and spend that hour with God. Plus it's a great witnessing tool to read your Bible in public. I work on South Congress in Austin, so a girl reading her bible actually really stands out. I've gotten to share my faith with several people as a result. It is essential to make time for God.Your crazy busy schedule is not going to slow down, you just have to prioritize that God is #1.
Protect Your Time
I find myself surrounded with so many distractions. I have this compulsive need to check my phone every few minutes and right as I'm writing this my dog is barking at me wanting attention. I encourage you to protect your time with the Lord. Whenever I have my quiet time, I turn my phone on silent and flip it over so I can't see it. I lock my door so no one can interrupt my time with the Lord. And I give Gizmo a treat so he will pipe down. It's ok to be selfish with your time with God. It actually is essential to protect it. Don't feel bad about not answering a text for 30 minutes because you were praying. It's alright.
As Christians, we must have Christ as our priority. He needs to be number one in everything we do. That means that everything else: social commitments, sports, work, even school, falls beneath Him. He needs to rule in your heart as Lord. That means putting aside time to grow closer to Him and to allow Him to reveal more of Himself to you. Spending more time with The Lord is an investment worth making.


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Herena Record, MD3471 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
Medical School:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital-Brown University School of Medicine
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Herena Sim Record, M.D. attended UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School on merit scholarship and graduated in 1994 having been elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rhode Island Hospital-Brown University School of Medicine in 1997. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and before joining RFU Health Clinics was in private practice for nearly two decades in Rhode Island and New Jersey. Her practice included caring for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with an emphasis on women's health. Dr. Record has had substantial experience in the practice of preventive medicine and in caring for patients with chronic illnesses. She is currently Medical Director of the Physician Assistant program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences and is active in teaching and advising students as well as assessment and curricular development.


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Hello, Something Awful Forums
Posted by Wes Decker on June 9, 2008
Howdy folks. This week's comic is up late due to a miscommunication between the producer and the artist. My first day of work was today, and as such, I went to bed at some ungodly early hour of like, ten or so. We'll see if we can't get the comic up on time regardless of my new work schedule. But here it is! And a blog as well! I sit here, sweaty and gross (EW SWEAT), resisting the urge to shower in order to post a proper blog. It's what the people demand! Although, as soon as they invent the means to smell over the internet, the people will likely be demanding I shower instead. Ah well.
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Artista lost access to the wonderful tablet Ginger had been loaning us, so we've got some different art style this week. Also black and white, because black and white means fancy. Everyone knows this. Quick clarification for the comic, Wednesday hates the song "All-Star" by Smashmouth with an intense, fiery passion, while the rest of us here at RHoM love it and are prone to bursting into rounds of it in the car. Wednesday also has a special way of getting me back whenever I play All-Star, so check the comments for that soon.
And with that, dear readers, I leave you 'til next week. In the mean time, leave some comments, peruse posts past (passed?), join the facebook group, and rock out to "All-Star". Oh, and enter the contest. Adios.
What do you hear?
PS "All-Star" isn't actually a secret song in Rock Band. Much to our disappointment.
6 Responses to "Hello, Something Awful Forums"
June 9, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I didn't get this one.
June 9, 2008 at 10:49 pm
all star PWNS. end of conversation.
June 10, 2008 at 12:58 am
I totally think of you whenever i hear Mama Mia, which is more than one would expect.
I really do legitimately think its a fantastic song.
June 10, 2008 at 9:47 am
i like ABBA. :D Sean Paul and 50 cent are, however, SHIT.


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The regeneration that Belfast has undergone in the last couple of decades has restyled not just its skyline but its reputation. Its Titanic associations have been buffed and polished, its fizzing nightlife is now common knowledge, and its Victorian architecture is these days complemented by no small number of modish hotels and designer shops. Negative social headlines might still emerge sporadically, but they haven't stopped the momentum of change and innovation. As recently as 2012 National Geographic Traveler described the city as "a capital that is redefining itself in the eyes of the world", and the process continues apace.
Summer highlights
The pull of Northern Ireland's coastal scenery – not least the UNESCO-listed spectacle of Giant's Causeway – means a boost in visitor numbers to the region over summer, and Belfast itself gives plenty of reasons to linger in the city. The annual Music in the Parks programme brings live performances to public parks from May to September, ably backed up by festivals such as Féile an Phobail (August), which was established as a showcase for community arts, and Rose Week (July). If it's rock music you're after, meanwhile, the summer gigs put on for the Belsonic Festival bring big-name acts to Custom House Square each August.
Getting around
Belfast isn't the largest of capitals (the city proper plays home to less than 300,000 people) but it's big enough to benefit from a major bus network, serving a dozen 'high-frequency corridors' into the centre from all corners. Taxi ranks are found around town. For the key sights, open-topped sightseeing buses are on offer, as are black cab tours of the Shankill and Falls Road murals. Interesting to note are the shared 'People's Taxis' still operating semi-fixed routes from the town centre to West Belfast, usually only departing when full – another legacy of The Troubles.
Top cultural sites
The opening of Titanic Belfast (Queens Island) in early 2012, which coincided with the centenary of the famous ship's untimely maiden voyage, has seen the museum become the most high-profile attraction in the city. The sharply designed building sits on the site of the former Harland and Wolff shipyard where the vessel was constructed. Elsewhere in town, key sights include the Renaissance-era extravagance of City Hall (Donegall Square) and – especially good if you happen to be thirsty – the National Trust-owned Crown Liquor Saloon (46 Great Victoria Street), arguably the UK's most ornate pub.
Best for families
The sleeping giant-like contours of the Belfast Hills are said to have inspired writer Jonathan Swift to write Gulliver's Travels, and there's plenty more to fire young imaginations in the city itself. A prime example is W5, the award-winning science and discovery centre at the Odyssey (2 Queens Quay) – it has more than 250 interactive exhibits. Other key family attractions include Belfast Zoo (Antrim Road), which occupies a peaceful hillside spot on the city outskirts, and the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum (153 Bangor Road), a chance for youngsters to experience age-old traditions and vintage vehicles.
Best for couples
When Victoria Square was regenerated a few years ago, it represented the largest such urban project in Europe, and the resulting Victoria Square Shopping Centre now bills itself as one the UK's most upmarket retail malls. Among its 50-plus stores is the country's largest House of Fraser. For couples in search of luxurious accommodation, prime options include The Merchant Hotel (16 Skipper Street), a refurbished banking hall complete with spa and champagne bar. And for evening entertainment, why not take in a show at the century-old Grand Opera House (2-4 Great Victoria Street)?
If you love a thrill
There's good choice for Belfast visitors in search of a raised pulse. The T13 urban sports complex (Queens Road, opposite Titanic Belfast) encompasses BMX, skateboarding, kick scooter, breakdancing, urban art and DJing, while Adrenalin Karting (Unit 1 Cedarhurst Road) features the biggest indoor go-karting track in Ireland. A 45-minute drive from town is The Jungle (60 Desertmartin Road), a base for everything from paintball to zorbing. And if you'd rather watch than get stuck in, the Belfast Giants ice hockey team play at the Odyssey Arena (2 Queens Quay) most weekends from September to April.
Best hidden gems
Belfast is recognised as being one of the best-value city destinations in the UK, so it's fortunate that there are plenty of relaxed cafés and pubs in which to test the theory. Try breakfast at Rhubarb (2 Little Victoria Street), a friendly spot with a focus on local ingredients, or gorge on caramel squares and bubble tea at the Little Cupcake Cafe (8 Bedford Street). For a stronger drink, the handsome Bittles Bar (70 Upper Church Lane) is a narrow but convivial pub with some good microbrews. To walk off any excesses the next day, the redeveloped Lagan Towpath stretches for 20km from central Belfast to Lisburn.


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Thursday, May 6, 2010
8 comments:
- Adriane said...
This is my favorite Uschi moment of all time! Notice how she wan't satisfied with merely your leg. She needed both surfaces (arm and leg) to satisfy her need to perform! Hazaah!
- May 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM
- Andersons said...
Also why moms shaving their legs is advisable. What a cutie - she's getting so big!!
- May 6, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- andrea gale said...
she's cute. also maybe a cannibal. just watch her once she gets teeth, is all i'm saying. could just be serious cuteness, but you can never be too careful when you're concerned about your baby eating you alive.
- May 9, 2010 at 5:16 PM
- Meridth Gimbel said...
That would be a serious bummer. But I have to say if I were to be cannibalized by anyone, I would hope it'd be Uschi.
- May 9, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Happy mothers day, you mother!
- May 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM
- Meridth Gimbel said...
Hehe. That sounds so insulting ;)
- May 10, 2010 at 4:35 AM
- Joel and Dacia said...
Can she please teach Griffith how to do that? That is so cute!
- May 13, 2010 at 7:26 AM
- Chantelle said...
AHHH! What a darling! I love how she kept looking up as if to say, "Are you paying attention? Check out my amazing performance!" What a total cutie. I love hearing her cute little babble, too!
- May 24, 2010 at 6:58 PM


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Tomato Basil Pasta Recipe
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Blueberry scones recipe!
Blueberry Scones:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut in chunks
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing the scones
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sift together the dry ingredients; the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Using 2 forks or a pastry blender, cut in the butter to coat the pieces with the flour. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Fold the blueberries into the batter. Take care not to mash or bruise the blueberries because their strong color will bleed into the dough. Make a well in the center and pour in the heavy cream. Fold everything together just to incorporate; do not overwork the dough.
Press the dough out on a lightly floured surface into squares. Cut the squares in 1/2 on a diagonal to give you the classic triangle shape. Place the scones on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush the tops with a little heavy cream. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until beautiful and brown. Let the scones cool a bit.
To add a little sweetness try out the lemon glaze to drizzle on top of the scones.
Lemon Glaze:
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lemon, zest finely grated
You can make the lemon glaze in a double boiler, or for a simpler alternative, you can zap it in the microwave. Mix the lemon juice with the confectioners' until dissolved in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water for the double-boiler method, or in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the butter and lemon zest. Either nuke the glaze for 30 seconds or continue whisking in the double boiler. Whisk the glaze to smooth out any lumps, then drizzle the glaze over the top of the scones. Let it set a minute before serving.
Blueberry Scones
Best blueberry scones ever! You can eat them for dessert with ice cream or as a breakfast treat!
Garlic pepper Green beans
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sea salt
2 tbsp pepper
1 medium sized bag of fresh green beans
In a large stockpot add olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 2 minutes. Add fresh green beans (make sure the stems are cut of and they have been cleaned). Mix in sea salt and pepper. Cook green beans for about 30 minutes on low heat or until soft, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm.
Or if you like your green beans crunchy:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add in olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add green beans and mix in sea salt and pepper. Sauté for 12-14 minutes on medium heat.
Roasted garlic and tomato sauce
3 large tomatoes
10 cherry tomatoes
5 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp pepper
1/4 cup olive oil plus 3 tbsp
2 tbsp italian seasoning
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the 2 large tomatoes into thick slices and lay on a single layer in a greased baking dish. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and put in the baking dish. Try to keep tomatoes on a single layer. Smash cloves of garlic and sprinkle on top of tomatoes. In a small bowl mix together sea salt, pepper, and italian seasoning. Sprinkle the mix on top of tomatoes. Pour 3 tbsp of olive oil on top. Bake for 35 minutes.
After taking the tomatoes out of the oven let cool for 8-10 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into a food processor and add 1/4 cup of olive oil. Set food processor on low speed for 1 minute. Pour into a bowl and keep warm.
Serve over pasta.


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Belated new year's greeting!
It's nearly a week into 2018 but before talking about this year's plans and goals, I wanted to do a quick review of 2017.
2017 was a special year for me as I finally launched DDD in September with this goal:
To nurture positive body image and healthful eating behaviour for all dancers, of all levels, so that their lives and career are enriched both personally and professionally.
DDD is still a baby but we're already receiving so much support from various people, groups and organisations.
So in 2018 we're going to deliver much more content and programs that will help dancers and their educators improve dancers' wellbeing from in and out.
Fumi x


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People's Column
Plenty of stuff at turkey party
Editor, OBSERVER:
The West Dunkirk Fire Department would like to express our sincere gratitude to the OBSERVER for your support of our recent Turkey Party and ATV Drawing, which was Nov. 3. The event was extremely successful because of the immense community support we received from the businesses who donated door prizes and everyone who attended the event. Thank you!
A special thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for our ATV & Trailer Raffle. Congratulations to Dean Salzman of Forestville, who was the big winner!!
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I went to the doctor's with my fiance and he got a piece of paper when he checked out of the office of the doctor. He then gave it to me and I went over it with him and saw that it said he was mentally retarded and had a learning disability!
I think that is awful to a human being. Instead of labeling people in our world of society, people should be thinking about celebrating our abilities instead of bickering about this and that. I think that people should worry a lot more about things in life other than this. People should be recognized for their abilities and not their disabilities.
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Gaétan Caron
Entitled The Point, Hawaii, this 2018 acrylic on masonite abstract seascape scene is by contemporary Mendocino/Bay Area artist, Gaétan Caron (b. 1964), co-founder of Lost Art Salon in San Francisco. Caron's work is inspired by his surroundings and life in the mountains of inland Mendocino County, Northern California.
This work was painted a visit to the Big Island, Puna District, Hawaii.
December 2018
Acrylic on Masonite
15"x15" framed, 12"x12" unframed
Initialed lower right. Excellent condition. Framed in a contemporary Mid Century style wood frame with an espresso finish and an archival linen filet.