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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Hey, sorry for the radio silence around here. I found out that my cousin passed away on Wed night after an almost 5 year battle with cancer. I just haven't felt like posting pictures or outfits. Hopefully I will be sharing pictures of my trip, outfits and Halloween real soon. Until then, enjoy this picture of Ace bobbing for treats last night.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Vintage Expo
I headed over to the Vintage Expo at the State Fair Grounds the other day with Allison and Emma. We all found good stuff so it was a good day all around! Check out Emma's find here and some iPhone and outfit pics from Ali here.
Outfit Details:
Coat - Thrifted from Savers
Pants - Old Navy
Shoes - Chucks from Pac Sun or something
PS, this is my new haircut, even though my hair looks pretty terrible here. I promise to show you better pics soon!
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Labels: local events, outfit post, vintage
Monday, October 24, 2011
Walking Tour
Maria, Cole and I went on a historic walking tour a couple weekends ago. I know, I know I'm just getting around to posting it. It was a really interesting tour of all of the places that F. Scott Fitzgerald lived, hung out at or wrote at.
Oh, and don't worry. I'll get around to the pictures from my trip eventually :)
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Quick Update
Well, you know how I said that I was going to schedule a few posts while I was on vacation. Call me a big liar because I never did it. I don't mean to offend you all and my blog (yes, it has feelings) but posts were a little low on the priority list. Packing for a long weekend of walking around, nice dinners, and a wedding makes for a heavy suitcase. I had a really great time and will for SURE be sharing lots of pictures with you all. My friend Mel looked SO beautiful and it was a fun and intimate wedding. Some hilarity ensued but I will be sure to tell you about that in another post. Plus, she said she loves my blog so I have to say nice things right? (j/k Mel, you know I love you). It is trips like these that make me wish all of the lovely people in my life lived just down the street instead of long plane rides away. That is the punishment for going to school and grad school far away. I finally got my iPhone back! So, if you don't follow me on Twitter (you totally should.), here are a few instragram pics from my trip. Oh how I missed you iPhone. Blackberry pearl, you can rot in the trash where you belong.
Hi. I'm in Delaware. I drove through 5 states on my trip!
My first authentic Philly cheesesteak
Could have used more whiz but it was delicious. PS, was that a mushroom? I saw this and got really scared that my whole sandwich had been filled with them... I hate mushrooms.
Capital building in Philly (I think. Philly people, don't hate if it isn't)
Delicious biscuit sandwich in Arlington, VA
My first ever Sprinkles cupcake. SO GOOD! It was pumpkin with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
I haven't figured out the widget yet but I wanted to let you all know that I just started a facebook page for the blog! I'm pretty excited because it means more interaction with you guys! I hope you all are having a great start to the week! Head over to Facebook and like me if you want!
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Busy Weekend
I had a super busy weekend. I was running around from one thing to another so I'm using an old set of pictures to tide you over. I leave on Thursday for Baltimore/Philly/DC for a wedding and I am squeezing in a bunch of friend time too. I will try to schedule some posts so you aren't lonely without me :)
Ace really wanted to say hi to you guys
Outfit Details:
Shirt, scarf - H&M old
Cardigan - Old (I keep thinking maybe Nordstroms?)
Skirt - Swap!
Tights, shoes - Target
Have a great week! I want to hear what you all did this weekend. Maybe some of you did nothing. Yeah, I want to hear about that :)
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
I got a haircut on Friday before my reunion and it turned out really cute! I can't wait to show you guys. This picture is from last week and I'm going to pat myself on the back for this one. I really love how this outfit turned out. I, like Emma, was looking for a way to wear a cream pleated skirt. Then this lovely Veronika posted this helpful little inspiration. So, I pinned it for later and finally got around to styling it with my own pieces! So happy it's Thursday because that means tomorrow is Friday. I have 2 going away parties, Junk Love on Saturday (come see me!) and Sunday is brunch for our friend who is going to get married in Indonesia and then moving to Canada.
Outfit Details:
Shirt - Target (recent)
Skirt, slip, belt - Thrifted
Tights, shoes- Forever 21
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Monday, October 10, 2011
This outfit isn't spectacular but sometimes it takes me a while to get it right when the seasons start to change. I don't wear awesome outfits every day and sometimes it's nice to wear something casual. It sure beats heading out in sweatpants :) Plus, I wanted to wear my new favorite shoes and I was stumped at the time on how to wear them. You know that if your mom and dad both like something and your dad even calls them sharp, it was a good purchase. PS, I didn't move or anything, this is my parents house.
New favorite shoes.
Outfit Details:
Scarf and coat - Old Navy (both old)
Sweater - Thrifted (originally Target I think)
Belt - Stolen from my mom
Jeans - Target
Earrings that you probably can't see - Etsy
Shoes - Two Birds via the last It's a Date sale
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Labels: outfit post
Friday, October 7, 2011
TSNW - Who Wears Short Shorts?
Final post of Try Something New Week (unless I post this other tutorial over the weekend). Did you get to try something new this week? I would love to hear about it no matter how small!
This is a big one folks. I am wearing shorts with tights. This outfit has nothing to do with this pin or this pin at all. Nope, not one bit. One other thing, I need your advice! I have my 10 year reunion tomorrow and I have no idea what to wear. I know I want to wear something that screams me but I don't want to be too dowdy or slutty. Well, I don't really own anything slutty but you know. So, what should I wear? Any ideas would be great. You could also point me to a previous post or outfit of mine you like too. You are the best!
Outfit Details:
Shirt, shorts - Thrifted
Tights - Old (Target?)
Shoes -DSW (gift)
Earrings - Etsy
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
TSNW- Green Machine
I just got home from bowling with my coworkers. It was a team bonding thing and I expected it to be really boring. However, I had a ton of fun! Everyone was having a good time and I had a lot of laughs with a new coworker. I could see myself hanging out with her outside of work. I also joined E-harmony the other day. Did I tell you this already? I have contacted a bunch of guys but I'm only emailing with 2 right now. I'm pretty excited about it but I will let you know how it goes. I also get really impatient when they don't write back. I tried to be all suave and wait about 18 hours to write back but maybe I should have left them waiting longer. Oh well. No games. I will just wait until thet write back and assume the wait is because they are so fun that their schedule is packed. :)
The new thing today is my jacket. I'm pretty proud of this thing. I found it at Savers and it's a North Face jacket made out of gortex. I am now waterproof. I've been looking for a green cargo jacket for ages. This isn't really the material I was looking for but I really like it. And, it was a measly 19.99. I bet full price this puppy would have been at least 80-100 bucks. Score!
Outfit Details:
Coat, belt -Thrifted
Dress - Originally H&M, got on Ebay
Boots, leggings - Target
Cardigan, sunnies - old can't remember
PS, I know I need a new belt but this one just goes with everything!
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
TSNW - Jazzercise
Have you ever walked into a place and immediately wished you had looked into things more closely or wish that you could just pretend you had never been there? That's how I felt tonight at aerobics. I was the youngest person there by at least 20 years. Low impact aerobics is only for people with an AARP card? No one told me. The instructors and the ladies in the class were really nice to me and it was a good workout for my weak and out of shape self. I will be going back but I might bring my mom. They might be checking for AARP cards at the door...
What else did I do new today other than take aerobics you ask? Well, I'm wearing a brooch which is an accessory I'm still trying to figure out. You already know how good I am with accessorizing. Not. haha oh Wayne's World. Well, I'm also wearing lipstick in these pictures. GASP! A fashion blogger wearing lipstick? Why I never! Quick story about lipstick. I have been looking for a sort of lipgloss/lipstick for the past week or two. I went to 2 different makeup stores, tried on lots of colors and finally found one I liked. Sold out. Second verse same as the first. Second place, the ONE color I picked was sold out. Maybe I have good taste? Yeah, that's it. I really have to master putting it on one of these days too. My top lip is much smaller than my bottom so when I try to smush my lips together to spread the lipstick around, I end up looking like a clown. Anyone else have this problem or are you all experience women unlike me?
Outfit Details:
Cardigan - Old Navy
T-shirt - H&M (old)
Skirt - Salvaged Strawberry via It's a Date sale
Belt and tights -thrifted (tights were new in Halloween section, not used. Yuck)
Shoes - Forever 21
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Try Something New Week
Inspired by myself and my brand new wreath making skills, I thought I would go crazy and try a couple of other new things. They aren't huge or monumental but small changes to see how I like them.
Today, I tried using an eyebrow powder. Maria gave it to me to try and I thought I would give it a whirl. I think it makes my eyebrows much darker and a little red-er. I'm not 100% sure if I like them but here's to day one of trying something new! Also, I hand knit this scarf! I've been very crafty lately and this was my first time using circular needles. It took a long time but I'm proud of what I made and I know this will keep me nice and warm in the months ahead. I signed up for some community ed classes and it will be keeping me busy! Today is my first aerobics class! Tuesdays are pilates, Wed is French (which I'm really excited about) and Fridays are weight training. I will get fit yet!
Maria asked me at the swap if trains ever go by behind my house. So, here is concrete proof that they do!
Outfit Details:
Cardigan, skirt - thrifted
T-shirt - H&M (old)
Tights - Target?
Shoes - DSW (gift from Shawn)
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
DIY - Wreath Tutorial
Sorry I've been a bit of a slacker this week with posting. I thought I would share a quick tutorial on how to make your own fall wreath. I am by no means an expert but you get to benefit from my trial and error.
Here is what I used:
-Metal hoop
-Thin but somewhat sturdy wire
-Wire cutters
-Wired ribbon
-Fake leaves
-Fall-ish fake berries and acorns
I found all of this at Joann Fabrics so just wander the wreath section and you can find what you need. There were cool branch wreaths that I'm thinking might be nice to try next time. This metal hoop was only 3 or 4 bucks so I thought I would try that first. I only used 1 bunch of fake leaves for this even though I bought 3. There was plenty left over too so if you wanted to cover your whole metal wreath with leaves and not use ribbon, I think one bunch is enough.
1. I put the dodads on first so I could get the proper placement and spacing that I wanted. The second picture is a close up to show how I attached the acorns etc. I took a length of wire and wrapped it a bunch of different ways until it was secure. This was much easier to do for the berries and acorns because their stems were much thicker.
2. Once the dodads were secure, I tightly wrapped the ribbon around the wreath. Much to my dismay, one spool of ribbon only went halfway around the wreath. So, I improvised and put leaves on the rest of the wreath.
3. This is where it got time consuming and tricky. Like I said before, the leaves were much harder to secure than the dodads. Also, when i was arranging them, I wanted some leaves to be vertical and some horizontal which was hard when I was trying to attach them. Just play around with it and step away from it when you get frustrated. I wanted to throw this thing in the trash about 3 times before it was done.
4. This is the step where you zhuzh. I added leaves into the ribbon at this point so it wouldn't look like 2 different wreaths slapped together. I think holding it up against a wall really gives you an idea of what you want to add and where.
5. Hang on your door and act humble when people ask you where you bought your great wreath. Then you can smirk and say, "Oh this? I made it."
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WASHINGTON � The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed torn as it considered a pair of cases about whether the police need warrants to search the cellphones of people they arrest.
Some justices seemed inclined to apply precedents saying that people under arrest lose significant privacy rights. Those decisions say warrantless searches in connection with arrests are justified by the need to find weapons and to prevent the destruction of evidence.
"Our rule has been that if you carry it on your person," Justice Antonin Scalia said, "it is subject to seizure and examination."
Other justices said the vast amounts of data held on smartphones warranted a different approach under the Fourth Amendment, which bars unreasonable searches.
"We're living in a new world," said Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. "Someone arrested for a minor crime has his whole life exposed."
Several justices noted that modern smartphones contain troves of private materials, including bank and medical records.
"Most people now do carry their lives on their cellphones, and that will only grow every year as young people take over the world," Justice Elena Kagan said.
But Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said that phones also contained "information that is specifically designed to be made public," mentioning Facebook and Twitter.
The lower courts in the two cases before the court divided along similar lines.
In one, United States v. Wurie, a federal appeals court in Boston in May threw out evidence gathered after the police there inspected the call log of a drug dealer's rudimentary flip phone. "Today, many Americans store their most personal 'papers' and 'effects' in electronic format, on a cellphone, carried on the person," Judge Norman H. Stahl wrote for a divided three-judge panel of the court.
"That information is, by and large, of a highly personal nature: photographs, videos, written and audio messages (text, email, and voice mail), contacts, calendar appointments, web search and browsing history, purchases, and financial and medical records," he added.
In the other case, Riley v. California, a state appeals court in California allowed a search of a smartphone containing much more information than the one seized in Boston. That case arose from the arrest of David L. Riley, who was pulled over for having an expired auto registration. The police found loaded guns in the car and, on inspecting Riley's smartphone, entries they associated with a street gang.

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If you are a regular visitor to my South African Beauty Blog then you would know that this December Justin and I will be getting married. We are having a small and intimate wedding which I am super happy about. Today's post will be all about Honeymoon Destinations I would love to go.
There are so many amazing places to visit on this earth. Also, South Africa which is the country I live also has so many beautiful places which are why Justin and I decided to have two honeymoons One will be directly after the wedding which will be local and another which will be a year after the wedding we definitely want to go internal.
If also allows us some time to settle into our new home. We both are paying for everything ourselves sadly parents helping us is not an option and honestly, I wouldn't want it any other way.
Here are some amazing Honeymoon Destinations I would love to go on and experience.
The Maldives | A tropical nation in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is such a beautiful destination. It has the most beautiful blue ocean I've seen. The Maldives forms part of the Commonwealth Republic too. The Maldives is also full of history which different periods it has gone through. With so much to do its pure paradise.
Bali | Justin and I are both really leaning towards spending our international honeymoon in Bali.The province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. It is located at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with Java to the west and Lombok to the east. Its capital, Denpasar, is located in the southern part of the island. Bali and Thailand are most probably one of the most affordable international holidays you can have which is the most important reasons why we might go to Bali.
Madagascar | Another little island that can be easily missed. Madagascar is the nearest lush island just off the coast of Africa. It's a place rich in Flora and Fauna and is definitely a popular honeymoon destination for South Africans.
Cuba | Oh Cuba, how I wish I could visit you someday. I have this serious obsession wish Latin culture. I swear I was latin in a previous life! The culture, the music… How can you not fall in love with Cuba? My only concern is the crime… I would love to visit this beautiful place someday.
Seychelles | Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Again beautiful beaches that would be the perfect retreat for couples.
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Everyone wants to sound smart, and most people know that proper grammar plays a big role. What's ironic (and, yes, this really is ironic!) is when people try so hard to use what they think is good grammar that they're actually using bad grammar. Here are some of the worst offenses:
- "I feel so badly for you.": No, actually you don't. You may feel sorry for me, you may feel sad or angry on my behalf, and you may even feel bad. But [tweetable]you don't feel badly unless there's something wrong with your sense of touch.[/tweetable] "Feel," used this way, is a verb of being, which means it takes an adjective, not an adverb. "Badly" is an adverb; never use it to describe your feelings.
- "I'm nauseous.": Every time I hear this, I think, "Well, yes. Yes, you are. Or at least your grammar is." This one has been misused so much it's almost become accepted, but it's still wrong. [tweetable]"Nauseous" means causing nausea. If you feel like you're going to throw up, you're "nauseated."[/tweetable]
- "Thank you for the gift you gave Sally and I.": You're welcome. But next time I'll give you a book on grammar. People are so used to thinking of "me" as incorrect that they shy away from it even when it is correct. This usually happens when there's an "and" involved. Few people would say, "He tricked I," but tons of people say, "He tricked Bobby and I." Just stop. Today. If you would say, "He tricked me," you would also say, "He tricked Bobby and me."
- "I don't feel well.": OK, this one is debatable. Like "badly," "well" is an adverb. By saying, "I don't feel well," you're saying there's something wrong with your sense of touch (again). "Feel" in this sense is a verb of being, so it takes an adjective: Good. But — and this is where the "well" devotees have a point — "well" is also used as an adjective to mean "healthy." So if you're using it that way, it's grammatically correct. But why not just skip the debate and use "good"?
- "Whom is going to be at the party?" When it comes to the subject of a sentence, you need "who," not "whom." "Whom" is an object; use it when you would use "him" or "me": "You gave it to whom?"
What am I missing? There have to be more ways people trip themselves up when they're trying to sound smart!


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xtianwilliams needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 107 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
Grand Optimist
We are a creative agency that specializes in advertising and video production.
My current logo and website uses a lot of Green. There should be an option that does in fact include that color palette.
I have created a mark that I really love. The "smiling king" as I like to call it MUST REMAIN within the logo. What I've never loved about the logo I created is the typography. I tried several options and did in fact spend some time taking a font and customizing it a bit. But, I still think it can be improved upon. I always envisioned using a script font or hand drawn lettering. If you're planning to simply take a font and type out the words Grand Optimist then chances are your design won't be chosen. I've spent the last 15 years as a Creative Director / Art Director and my tastes reflect that.
I definitely have I would like the new type to work on it's own and also work when it is combined with the logo.
While I have stated that I originally envisioned the logo using a script or hand lettered font I am open to other options. But, like I said...just don't find a font and type it out.
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The Years 2019--2020
The subject at hand is "Karma", defined in this article as the outcome of previous choices and behaviors. Although Karma is often used in the context of the belief in reincarnation, I am maintaining a boundary of the most recent thirty or forty years. Karma can be experienced as reward or punishment, depending upon how we have chosen to offer our energies to the world in recent times. It can be corporate, global, or very personal. Karmic energies affect us at many levels via personal health and relationships, career developments, social and political dynamics. Our value systems are up for evaluation and judgment in every arena.
Saturn in Capricorn
On Dec. 19, 2017, Saturn rolled into Capricorn for a three-year sojourn. Saturn, the Teacher within us, is now in the sign of corporations, politics, and business. Whenever Saturn changes signs, there are multiple changes in the world and the laws we must abide to get along in society. Saturn in Capricorn can be hard-nosed indeed. It rewards those who benefit the world and punishes those who have not demonstrated the lessons of social and corporate give-and-take.
Saturn and Pluto together in Capricorn
Pluto is the original god of the underworld and represents transformation of both individuals and corporate bodies. It also is a symbol of Raw Power, such as that which drives destructive storms. Saturn began to make challenging aspects to Pluto in Feb. 2016. These challenges are steadily increasing toward a crescendo in the first quarter of 2020. Pluto demands the absolute Truth and Saturn is the Judge
This pair, as all planets, has both positive and negative sides. On the bright side we have work which is both hard and transforming. On the darker side, we see those who have claimed demigod status and are mean, even vicious, to others. The dark side is criminal in an ongoing way. On the personal level, it requires that we work hard to hold onto personal power in the face of circumstances that are not at all conducive to our use of it. Be creative. When this is over, the winners will be those who have managed to maintain their social values throughout the period and still contribute favorably to the collective.
There likely will be much more crumbling in the economic systems worldwide throughout this period. Making this statement is not likely to "win friends and influence people," but I hope my readers will take this warning and pay off creditors. Those with a little bit of power are likely to exploit it well beyond what it is worth. We don't want others to have financial control over us.
Failing infrastructures that have just "held together" in the past few years will be letting go of their tenuous hold. For the next two years there likely will be "surprise" accidents in water, sewer, roads, bridges, and anything else considered infrastructure. That which has been built with foresight to weather challenging events will become apparent and serve as a guide to future development. We have already seen examples of this by observing what structures remain in the aftermath of hurricanes and fires.
The more personal message is that one or more structures that we have built into our lives are crumbling. This is the third of four years to correct the problem. Maybe that structure or plan needs to go. Perhaps it has been impeding us from moving forward. It is possible that this process began in 2016. If it continues to have value in your life, much effort and probably considerable money will be required to repair and restore damage. Consider allowing the disintegrating structure to transform into an updated version of itself.
During 2019 and the beginning of 2020 the eclipses will occur in the signs of Cancer and Capricorn. These are opposing signs which represent caretaking/mothering versus world building. On the basic level of human existence the polarity is family/caring relationships versus work and making a living. Many of us will be dealing with the desire to earn resources while doing something that we love. That which we value and hold dear will surface in our hearts and demand to be manifested with greater emphasis in our lives.
The eclipse seasons in 2019 will occur in January and July. It is at these times the consequences of our past actions will be revealed, for good or ill. This actually may occur periodically throughout the year, but eclipses tend to punctuate events with surprising clarity. We will become aware of what is not working to the good. That will require revision and change. We may also be rewarded with unexpected favors and applause.
Though it may be tempting to focus attention on the dark Karma, we need to be realistic and do what we can to interfere with it. Beyond that, we need to shoot for making improvements in areas that we can control. For most of us, we can concentrate on managing outcomes that achieve positive results. Hold onto a basic "love of people" ethic, in spite of what we may see. Refuse to play to the lowest common denominator.
The following paragraphs apply to 2018 only
Aries: Mars is your planetary avatar. You begin the year in the sign of Scorpio which lends much power and authority to your actions. You will probably be involved in a project requiring the use of your large muscles or supporting one or more people who can't fight for themselves. Between Jan. and Oct. you will enjoy gifts and benefits from those who appreciate your spirit. Saturn in your 10th solar house brings a change in your work or profession. You may decide to begin a new direction in your life or will be taking on significantly more responsibility in the current work. Beginning in late May your financial income picture may begin to fluctuate. At times it will be higher than normal and at other times lower. Mars begins retrograde motion in June and will not complete its cycle until October. From June to the end of the year it is better to avoid taking aggressive moves in any direction.
Taurus: This year the planet Uranus enters your sign and will be there for a seven year stint. Are you restless? Wishing for a break from the routine of your life? You may or may not recognize it, but Uranus will help you break free of fears that have chained you to the old grind. Saturn moves into your 9th sector, suggesting that you will begin some type of educational program. Another option that Saturn has is to steer you into travel for career purposes. Jupiter has been in your seventh sector since Oct., 2017. It remains through Oct. 2018 and shines a bright light on your partnership(s). It can increase clientele and friendships as well. Venus, your planetary ruler, turns retrograde in Oct., which suggests you may need to back off from one or more relationships while you evaluate whether they are beneficial. You may be drawn back to a previous relationship between Oct. 2018 and Jan. 2019.
Gemini: Disclosure of old family secrets that alter your perception of self may occur during the next 7.5 years. You develop much greater awareness of the unconscious and your interest in alternate forms of healing intensifies. Episodes of intuition or psychic awareness are likely to increase. Saturn in Capricorn requires you to focus on the consequences, responsibilities and liabilities of sharing resources with others. There may be work to do related to managing your own finances or those of someone else. You likely will feel the need to clarify and legalize matters concerning your estate. You have two plus years to accomplish this, so don't panic about time. Jupiter transits your 6th sector through Oct. If you need healing, now is the time to pursue solutions. Your routines and habit patterns can be directed toward the best outcomes here. Mercury retrograding in your 7th house of partnerships in Nov. and Dec. will be a time to think carefully about your contributions to the relationship and correct habitual responses that have created challenges.
Cancer: The next two years will draw attention to your partnership(s). This is a time to rethink your significant other and re-decide to remain together. For some, you will feel drawn to enter a stronger, contractual relationship beyond that which you now have. There may be signs of dissolving commitments for those already married. What you need is a new or improved purpose together that may reignite the original spark. The eclipse seasons are focused in Feb. and August. For Cancerians, these eclipses point toward your financial houses. There will be significant impact relating to decisions and changes that involve your income and other resources. ("Other" refers to partner's money, invested money, insurance payments, gifts and inheritance.) You likely will be organizing new financial plans around changes in partnership status. There is a single new moon eclipse that occurs on July 12 in your sign. It suggests a plan, just barely taking form, that will give you a long term sense of security.
Leo: January is a time in which you regroup after the holidays and put your routines back in order. This is an annual ritual for you. On Jan. 31, there is a full moon eclipse in your sign which will bring attention to your relationships. It will be a "supermoon," called so to recognize its close proximity to the earth. This emphasizes its meaning. You could fall into a battle of wills there, but the ideal solution is to work toward a meeting of minds through looking openly at the facts and arriving jointly at a peaceful negotiation. Throughout the year Saturn will travel through your sixth sector of health and habit patterns. This began in Dec of 2017 and continues for two more years. The requirement is to upgrade your personal healthcare, lest it wreak havoc on your body. Saturn is a stern taskmaster and does not allow backsliding. Your life direction needs to shift toward freedom from whatever binds you to your past. Think about that.
Virgo: Over the next seven years you will be experiencing a rapidly expanding world view. This may come about through travel, higher education or attraction to people who hail from an altogether different environment. You may feel the need to explore alternative religions and/or philosophies. This is the time for intentional application of your creative energy and to take steps toward manifesting your dreams of fulfillment. Something deep inside you, no more than two years in your consciousness, wants to be expressed. It requires devotion on your part. Circumstances may pressure you to set another project aside so you can focus on the new one. Don't anticipate grandiose results on this cycle, but there should be reasonably positive responses from the world if you are on the right track. Jupiter in the third sector brings in positive energy related to siblings, neighbors, traveling companions, educational experiences and your vehicle.
Libra: Your income is sustained most of this year via investments, increase in partner's income, insurance or money that comes from resources such as social security, annuities, and sale of property. Meanwhile Saturn will ground you by bringing your attention to mundane property matters and the need to focus on your health and well-being. It is important to strengthen your core muscles. Aging family members may require your attention. Jupiter entered your second sector of resources and self-worth in Oct. 2017. It will remain there through Oct. 2018, shining a spotlight on taxes, inheritance, investments, insurance payoffs, and partner's income. You will particularly benefit if you have remained thrifty through the recent decades. Paying off debt will give you more disposable income this year. Venus, ancient goddess of love, is your avatar. She will be retrograding in the last quarter. During that time you may rethink your investments. It will not be favorable to make significant investments in the last quarter. Research, but don't take the plunge until 2019.
Scorpio: As you begin 2018, you have Mars and Jupiter in your sign. This signifies a time of new beginnings, elevated hope, and renewed interest in your spiritual life which began in Nov. 2017. Saturn's entry to your solar third house puts emphasis on writing, communications, siblings, roommates, vehicles, and short distance travels. You will be giving these matters more serious attention through this year and 2019. You may already be aware of changes occurring in your primary relationship(s). Scorpio is often anxious about alterations and will hold onto the known for too long. In May this becomes too big to ignore and it represents a fresh wave of the future. The ongoing status quo has become stale. If you have avoided it, then change may come suddenly. When the dust has settled, you will have a truer perspective on life. Mars, one of your ruling planets, turns retrograde in June and its energy remains so through Oct. It is possible that after a big change in May, you may want to pause while you reassess and absorb it. Venus, the goddess of love, retrogrades in your sign during the last quarter. You may back off from your present relationship and re-engage with someone from the past for a few weeks
Sagittarius: : Take especially good care of your health in all areas. There is likely to be a need for you to step up your daily health care routines. This may have recently come to your attention. At the same time there could be a shift in your job tasks and/or location. By November you may feel better than you have in a long time after adopting better health patterns. Mars, the warrior god, enters your sign toward the end of Jan. and will be with you for five weeks. This will enhance your body energetically and assist you to take on big physical initiatives. Your income may be less plentiful this year. Usually this aspect represents a reduction in disposable income after making an investment, such as buying a house. It is likely to be a conscious decision that will affect you for a couple of years, until you get stabilized. Mercury, planet of communications, enters your sign by Nov. 1 and remains throughout the rest of the year while it makes a retrograde loop. You likely will second guess decisions throughout this period. Wait until 2019 to complete plans when you will have better information about the circumstances.
Capricorn: This year and the next will mark a period of major change in your life. In time you will see it as a significant turning point for the better, although in the short perspective it may appear to be merely challenging. You are just beginning a redesign of your identity and that cannot happen overnight, so don't be impatient with yourself. Follow the open pathways. Some doors may shut, but it is all in the purpose of the cosmic direction. Just put one foot in front of the other and take the next best step. Think of yourself as The Goat, climbing a mountain. Once in awhile you encounter a block in the road, so a detour may be necessary. The most trying period will be in mid-March through mid-May, when will seem as though you are pushing a boulder uphill. After that trial, everything else will seem easier by comparison. Positive experiences and support will come through friendships and your community associates. By the end of this year you will have a clearer grasp of the identity you are to develop. Those with skeletons in the closets will be relieved as they are exposed to daylight and can be handled openly.
Aquarius: You are beginning a two year hiatus. It could be compared to a sabbatical from human political life. If you are employed, you are likely to be moved to a position of less power. The interesting twist here is that you honestly are relieved, even though your ego may be bruised. You'll feel better if you recognize that changes which move you to the background are inevitable now. They are mainly due to circumstances around you. Don't try to regain the control of the old days. You will waste energy and be frustrated. Let go with grace and move forward with work in the background. Mars begins a retrograde sequence in your sign from late May through Sep. During that period it is best for you to make no assertive or aggressive moves. If you need to protect yourself, do so, but don't "start" anything. Uranus, planet of change, is moving into your fourth sector of home, hearth, and family. It is possible that you will need to refurbish your home or even change your residence. This could be reflected by shifts and unexpected moves in your family of origin.
Pisces: Your income will be altered this year by the summer. Your income will become more stable. Your mind opens to a new level of understanding. You may experience increased intuition and "psychic downloads" of information that you could not otherwise know. Your interest in your spiritual life became more prominent in the fall of 2017 and continues into the fall of 2018. Travel, whether that be in person or on the internet, is emphasized throughout this year. In May there will be changes and increased emphasis in the areas of siblings, neighbors, roommates, and possibly your vehicle. Mars, the original god of war, passes through your sign between Nov. 16 and the end of this year. During this period it is likely that you will be on the battlefront in more than one area. This is uncharacteristic of the Fish and people in your life probably will not adapt well to your change in stance, however temporary that might be. It is likely that your ire will be provoked just as Mars arrives in Pisces on Nov. 16. Mars also represents major physical work projects. Use caution with your body mechanics.
Pluto in Capricorn, 2008 -- 2024 , background theme for everyone
The headline cosmic news for 2008 is the entrance of Pluto into the sign of Capricorn. We stand on the cusp of a 16 year global reorganization of power (2008-2024). Dramatic political, business and economic changes will occur worldwide, especially so between 2009 and 2015. The seeds for revolution are already in gestation. Rising and falling of governments and their leaders will become common.
Pluto represents transformation at its most profound level. It exaggerates flaws in our social systems and in our personal lives until we are forced beyond our lethargy to find resolution to issues. We of the Western world are acculturated to expect unlimited resources, for example. In particular, the people of the United States have enjoyed bounty well beyond that of many other countries. It is one thing for us to talk about running out of resources, and totally another to come to the real experience of not having enough gasoline to drive to work.
This country has a Cancer birth chart. Pluto's transit through Capricorn ('08--'24) will be opposed to our sun sign. We will be starkly confronted with the results of our collective principles and behaviors. We have become an empire run by consumerism and assumption of unending prosperity. The major flaw is that we, as a collective, secretly believe that somehow, someone else is responsible for the public welfare. We assume that our laws, our government, and even our employers will protect us.
During these first few years Big Business (Capricorn associated) will become the ruler of the globe and governments merely puppets. We have experienced glimpses of this system in the last decade. We are naive enough to believe that if a CEO is not operating lawfully, he/she will soon be caught. Think again. Before very long the business practices that are now covert will become the accepted norm among those with power.
The process is one of erosion, so watch carefully for its signs in your mailbox. If you think I am being melodramatic, read those 5 page, boring, documents in tiny print that come from your credit card, insurance, or other institutions. They count on our laissez-faire attitudes. They know we are often too overwhelmed to give such things attention. You will be shocked at the rights you are losing, inch by inch. Soon it will be a landslide and there won't even be an effort to hide it.
Orwell's 1984 is at our doorstep. We need to do what we can to stem the tide of Big Business tyranny over the next decade. The first and foremost act of self protection is to get out of debt. Don't let anyone own you. Take good care of your health. Eliminate addictions. Become as independent as reasonably possible from major institutions and corporations. Take any steps, however small they seem, to preserve your independence and self-sufficiency. None of us is immune to the zeitgeist of the time in which we live, but we can stay awake and choose behaviors that reinforce our personal freedoms during the storms.
Genuine transformation rarely happens while sipping margaritas on the deck. It only evolves in the wake of major trials and tribulations. One must really experience the consequences of behavior in order to make the necessary effort to change an attitude. Pluto will accept nothing short of authentic, wherever it travels. For the next 16 years it is traversing Capricorn, the sign that rules business and governments.
Pluto in Capricorn will rain hellfire and brimstone for a few years. It will show us the damage that is being caused by living a life of consumerism, irresponsibility and hubris. It demands nothing less than transformation. The greatest temptation we will experience is the desire to hang onto the easy life as we have known it. Today we may not even really believe that our lifestyles must alter. Yet if we recognize, even embrace, the necessary personal changes, we can save the planet and also come to value life as never before.
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When it comes to beloved Mass Effect characters, it's harder to find a more popular character than Garrus Vakarian. The militaristic turian appeared in all three games of the Mass Effect trilogy, and many gamers opted to bring him along for every possible mission along the way.
Now that Mass Effect: Andromeda has established itself in an entirely new galaxy, it only makes sense that the beloved Turian stick to the Milky Way. Still, BioWare has included two easter eggs to help fans remember the popular Garrus.
Andromeda's spiritual successor to the Mako is the Nomad, a 6-wheeled all-terrain vehicle that adheres a little more to gravity than its predecessor ever did. In Mass Effect: Andromeda, gamers can actually find or purchase various paint jobs for their new ride, and one of these is called Archangel. Those who played through the second Mass Effect will remember that this is Garrus Vakarian's nickname when he becomes a vigilante on Omega, and the description and palette of the design suggestion a connection between the two.
While it isn't exactly a subtle reference, it's also not the only nod to Garrus that the BioWare writing team managed to slip into the game. Switching to the codex and looking up the description for Turians will reveal a line that says their skeletal structure allows for increased reach and flexibility, which is an obvious throwback to one of Vakarian's more infamous romance dialogue lines. Vetra Nyx - Andromeda's new Turian squadmate - certainly has some big shoes to fill if she wants to become a fan-favorite like her male counterpart.
For many gamers, the jury is still out on whether Mass Effect: Andromeda is a worthy follow up to the highly regarded trilogy. The game has garnered plenty of controversy due to its problems with facial animations and occasionally awkward dialogue, though truthfully the original trilogy certainly had its moments here too - they were just far less prevalent.
In any event, filling Shepard's shoes is a formidable task, and the same goes for Garrus Vakarian. His time in the limelight may be over, but he won't be forgotten by fans of Mass Effect anytime soon.
Mass Effect: Andromeda is available now on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.


text: Pacific Northwest Steelhead Forecast September 29, 2010 Fresh fish are always good for a headline or two, and this year's winter steelhead season should garner its share of them. Here are the hotspots you'll want to try. By Gary Lewis Nick Amato brought this nice winter-run steelhead to the boat using side-drifting tactics. His hard work paid off with four steelhead for two anglers on the morning run. Photo by Gary LewisYou have to earn winter steelhead.Success is in relationship to the work you put in: Penetrating the quiet fog over the river, sliding your drift boat down a muddy bank, navigating through a patch of ice-covered boulders. When you find the school, you may just get one cast to drift your bait or run your jig through the slot. But it's all worth it when the fish grabs the steel and tail-walks in a crash of surface spray and foam. It has never been easy. You find the fish and then they're gone and the search starts all over again. Information is often the difference between success and failure. Water or the lack thereof, was the topic of conversation all over the Pacific Northwest last winter. Many rivers did not get enough rain to bring in the fish. Instead, steelhead trickled in, often unnoticed and unheralded. While some rivers fell so low that steelheaders hung up their waders, other rivers produced extraordinary fishing.This year again we'll watch our calendars and the sky. And like every other year, nature will have her way with us. But winter steelheaders are optimists, and we're ready for the challenge. Here is our forecast for the Northwest's best winter steelhead fishing. We've talked to many of the premier fishermen in both states to help you plot your course to steelhead success. We'll tell you which rivers offer the most fish and where you've got your best chance at hooking a 20-pounder. OLYMPIC PENINSULALocal anglers call the Olympic Peninsula the steelhead capital of the world. And why not? These waters offer legendary fishing from late November through April for strong runs of hatchery and wild fish. Olympic Peninsula rivers are short and steep, averaging 30 to 40 miles in length, and run straight into the ocean.Thanks to catch-and-release regulations, management that keeps nets out of the water for a few days each week, and the fact that steelhead don't have to run a gauntlet of sea lions, many fish make it back to peninsula spawning grounds each year.Hatchery steelheading peaks in December. These fish average 6 to 8 pounds. In February and March drift the Sol Duc, Calawah, Hoh, Bogachiel or Queets for your crack at fish that average 10 to 13 pounds and may weigh close to 30. In 2003, guide Jim Mansfield (360-374-9018) caught his best ever steelhead while fishing the upper Hoh. Taking quick measurements of length and girth he let it go and then ran the numbers. That fish would have weighed about 33.8 pounds, bigger than the current Washington state record!Anglers are looking forward to another good season. Mansfield recommends watching the river flows before heading out. He won't fish the Hoh, one of his favorite rivers, when the water is rising. This glacially fed river heads in the rainforest and can gather 200 inches of rain a year. For up-to-date river flows, go online tohttp://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt.You'll have the best fishing when the water is emerald green with 3 to 5 feet of visibility. Some anglers cast flies or spinners or drift a jig and float. From a drift boat, try side-drifting with cured roe.WESTERN WASHINGTONLast season saw one of the best runs of big native steelhead in many seasons on the Snoqualmie, Skykomish and Snohomish rivers. A lot of big fish were landed in the 17- to 20-pound range.Wild fish began showing up, mixed in with the hatchery fish, about the middle of December. Rumor has it that a 36-pounder came out of the Skagit. Eli Rico of HotShot Guide Service (206-469-0567) landed a 30.4-pounder on the Skykomish and a 22-pounder on the Snoqualmie. "Because the water was so clear, I used lighter gear and summertime tactics," he said. "We boated four to five hatchery fish a day and two to three wild native fish each time out." He predicts a similar bonanza of fresh chrome this winter. Many jet sledders and drift boaters are turning to free-drifting or side-drifting to cover more water. Pulling Hot Shots and other diving plugs still works. Bank anglers score with plugs, spoons, spinners, floats and jigs, roe, or sand shrimp. A jig pattern that is especially productive is called the Nightmare. It has a pearl white head, blood red body and black marabou tail.On the Snoqualmie, the fish are headed back to the Tokul Creek hatchery and can be ambushed along the way. The most popular stretch is from the mouth of Tokul Creek to Carnation/Fall City. The area near the mouth of the Tolt and several hundred feet up the Raging River are also good bets. If the Snoqualmie is blown out, the nearby Skykomish and Green River are good options less than an hour's drive away.For river information, visithttp://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt.SOUTHWEST WASHINGTONPlan to start fishing the Cowlitz River for winter steelhead in December. According to river guide Mike "Bear" Pallas of Bear's Fishing (360-740-0583), the river's winter run hasn't been as good in recent years. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to sort out a strategy for stocking the river with hatchery smolts that will survive and produce better returns.Still, the Cowlitz remains one of the best steelhead rivers in the state. You'll find the hatchery fish in good numbers by December and spread throughout the river by January, with the big native fish showing up in February and March. Cowlitz steelhead average 7 to 17 pounds. Try the stretch below Blue Creek, and upstream at the Barrier Dam. Prospect for steelhead in rippled water that runs 3 to 9 feet deep at about the speed of a brisk walk.For information on stream flows on the Cowlitz, Nisqually, Wynoochee and Green rivers, call Tacoma Power's Fishing and Recreation Line, (888) 502-8690.Since the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens the Toutle River's winter runs haven't returned to their former glory, but thanks to the work of WDFW biologists, returns have been consistent. A 125-foot earthen dam was constructed a few miles upstream from Kid Valley to control flooding. Biologists truck steelhead around this migration barrier to keep fish using the spawning habitat. Returns fluctuate between 175 and 410 winter steelhead each year.You'll want to consider fishing the Chehalis and the Satsop for big fish in February and March. The Satsop has turned out a fair number of 20-pounders and at least one in the 30-pound range in recent years.The Kalama is one of those rivers that can produce a lot of fish but is often spotty during the winter run. Keep an eye on this one as the season progresses. For local information, call Pritchard's Western Angler at (360) 673-4690.The North Fork Lewis River's hatchery steelhead will show up in force in December and January. By February, fish should be spread throughout the Lewis River system.EASTERN WASHINGTONIn eastern Washington, winter steelheaders target summer fish. To predict the fishing in December, anglers look to the July and August fish passage reports over Bonneville Dam (www.dfw.state.or.us).When summer runs are good, you can find steelhead on the Snake River and the Grande Ronde in December. These are active fish that will take a fly. Patterns to try include green and Red Butt Skunks, Woolly Buggers, Muddler Minnows, leeches and bead flies. To fish on the surface, try skating Bomber patterns.Spinners and diving plugs are effective methods for taking fish in these waters. Or try cured roe or whole bay shrimp under a float. Tim Johnson, of FishHawk Guides (888-548-8896) prefers this method. "Use a levelwind reel, park the boat in the hole above the fish. Let the line run and drift down through the hole. When the bobber goes under, put your thumb on the spool and set the hook." NORTHWEST OREGONLast year was a low water year for most Oregon rivers. Steelheaders waited for the rains that didn't show up until mid-March. When the native fish arrived, they came in fast and as huge pods of fish moving through the river after many anglers had given up. With steelhead, timing is everything.One of the smallest of the rivers on the Oregon coast on which you can run a drift boat, the Necanicum is also the first to clear after a pounding rain. Early in the season, this one's a good choice for hatchery steelhead. Expect natives to start showing up on the high water we hope to get in February.When you plan your trip to the Oregon coast in December and January you must consider the Wilson River. Go prepared to fish high and muddy, or low and clear. In high water, look for softer currents and fish along the edges of the stream or downstream from small tributaries. In lower water, fish the faster, deeper chutes.The lower river is best fished from a boat. Lob fresh eggs or sand shrimp to target the early-returning hatchery fish. In higher water, anchor mid-stream and cast to shore, bouncing baits in deeper slots along the bank. When the native fish and hatchery brood stock show up later in the month, switch to Hot Shots or Wiggle Warts.Steelhead can be found in the Nehalem from December through April, but since this is primarily a wild fish river, your best bet would be between February and March. Time your drift for a day when the water is dropping after a rain.SOUTHWEST OREGONBecause of the low water conditions, steelheaders had fewer choices last season. In southwest Oregon, the mainstem Umpqua was the logical option.According to Gary Lewis of Gary's Guide Service (541-672-2460), the mainstem Umpqua was the place to be. "We had good water conditions for the mainstem Umpqua because the water was so low. This just happened to be the year when (the ODFW) decided to let people keep native fish in the main Umpqua and the steelhead just got clobbered because all the guides in southern Oregon were fishing the main, because it was the only water that was worth fishing. I think a lot of native stock disappeared because of that."This season, like every other, we'll be watching the skies for the rain to fill our rivers with water and steelhead. In late November the first winter steelhead will begin showing up in the main Umpqua. By late December, there'll be hatchery fish in the South Umpqua. Because there's no hatchery run in the North Fork, wait until mid-January to hit that river for native steelhead.Lewis recommends checkinghttp://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt online to find out what shape the river is in. "You've got to catch the mainstem at the right height to catch fish," Lewis recommends. "I don't like to fish the main unless it's about 5.6 or lower at Elkton. Anything higher than that and you won't do quite as well because there's so much water."Head to the Coquille in December. A hatch box program there sustains a bountiful harvest on this river despite low water conditions in some years.You'll want to hit the Sixes sometime between mid-January and the end of the season to tie into a big native. The Elk River's hatchery program keeps things interesting from December on.Last year, steelheaders who switched to summer-run tactics on the Rogue caught more fish in the low flows than anglers using traditional winter-run gear. This year, look for winter-run steelhead to show up around Agness in December. By January, there'll be plenty of fish in the Shady Cove area. WILLAMETTE VALLEY & COLUMBIA RIVER DRAINAGELast year's low water didn't do much for the fishing on the Clackamas, where the action didn't really heat up until mid-March.Given a normal winter of rain this season, start watching the Clackamas and the Sandy in early December for the first hatchery fish to show. By March, the Clackamas River should be chock full of winter steelhead. You may find fish anywhere from the mouth all the way up to McIver Park. These are big, brash hatchery and native winter-runs.Side-drifting eggs or sand shrimp is popular on the Clack. From the bank, you can drift bait or cast spinners. If you head upstream to fish Eagle Creek or in the McIver run, bring your fly rod or jig and float setups.Bank fishermen can find good access at Clackamette Park, Riverside Park, Coffey's Drift, the Carver Boat Ramp, Barton Park, Bonnie Lure at the mouth of Eagle Creek, and at McIver Park. For up-to-date stream flows, call the PG&E Fish Line at (503) 464-7474.The Sandy River's winter steelhead fishing begins in earnest in December and peaks in January. Much of the best fishing can be found in the middle section. Some good bets are Butler's Eddy, the Blue Hole, the Gauge Hole, Dodge Park, Soapstone and the mouth of Cedar Creek.Drift gear and hardware are the favored methods. When fishing spinners or spoons, reel as slow as you can, bumping your lure on the bottom; the heavier your lure, the better. When the water is low and clear, use smaller baits or lures to avoid spooking fish.For information on local water conditions, call Fisherman's Marine and Outdoor at (503) 557-3313.EASTERN OREGONIf you want to catch steelhead on a fly then head to the Deschutes or the John Day in November. These are summer-run steelhead and by November, they'll be spread throughout the lower Deschutes from the mouth up to Warm Springs. Deschutes fish average 5 to 10 pounds but the opportunity to hook larger steelhead is good. Plenty of fish, long runs and lots of water make the lower Deschutes a prime destination for anglers from all over the country. Consider bringing a shotgun for some cast-and-blast action.Often there isn't enough water to run the John Day in November, but early rain showers kept the river level up last season and a bunch of fish made it to Service Creek in a hurry. If there's enough water to drift, and if temperatures stay reasonable, you can also catch bigger smallmouth bass and channel cats this time of year. Early in the season, the best choice is low in the river near the Rock Creek confluence. Or try the float from Service Creek to Twickenham or Twickenham down to Burnt Ranch or Clarno. A raft or pontoon boat is the best choice on the John Day. For river conditions, call Service Creek Stage Stop at (541) 468-3331. Wherever you prospect for steelhead in Oregon or Washington, stay on the move and in the know until you find them. Whether you're chasing your first one or your next one, you have to earn your fish.FOR YOUR INFORMATIONOregon waters are home to both hatchery-raised steelhead and natives. It's easy to tell them apart. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife removes the adipose fin (the small fatty fin located between dorsal fin and tail) to help fishermen differentiate between wild and hatchery fish. See the 2005 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for more information.(Editor's note: Order a signed copy of Lewis's book, "Freshwater Fishing Oregon and Washington," by sending $22.95, includes shipping and handling, to Gary Lewis Outdoors, PO Box 1364, Bend, OR 97709 or visitwww.GaryLewisOutdoors.com.) Get Your Fish On. Plan your next fishing and boating adventure here.


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I am Syaft Iadge, owner of small company Sunotan and inventor and of Sunotan skin cream and Too Lips Once-A-Day skin cream. Our company has developed a skin cream that only needs to be applied once a day to prevent sun burn and reverses sun damage and is made with 100% food grade ingredients. Our products were developed in Scottsdale, Arizona during the summer in 110 degree heat a few years ago, so we know they work.
We are located in Oakland, California and I noticed you are located in Mountain View, I was born in Palo Alto, California. Our spokesmodel BobbI is also a Sunotan and Too Lips user. I would like to find out if our once a day unflavored lip cream would be able to help people addicted and mostly prevent people from becoming addicted. We are now approaching Whole Foods Stores also. Our website is Sunotan.com
I was wondering if you would be interested in doing or know any of your members that would be interested in doing a commercial spot for Too Lips lip cream. An outline of the commercial is as follows.
1. Person (or persons) would be sitting in chair in a room with he face blacked out and voice altered like a person in the witness protection program.
2. The person (or persons) would explain that lip balm addiction is real.
3. Person (or persons) would then say that the introduction of once a day lip cream helps overcome addiction because you don't take it with you. You only apply it once in the morning and don't take it with you. I realize it can be a serious problem some but the commercial would half serious and half comedy (with the blacked out faces and altered voices)
4. Something along those lines for a 30-40 second spot.
I have attached the information that in on the product labels and the in store product displays (that feature Bobbi). If interested e-mail me back.
I don't know what to make of this. It's a commercial product that nicely tells customers to not use too much. That's good.
But doesn't this seem, well, a little tacky? The advertising isn't high end.
Worst of all, the company intends to exploit the addiction and suffering of lip balm addicts for profit.
But, I know that times are tough and if you want to get connected I'll be happy to pass your email to these guys. Just email me: email@example.com


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HONG KONG — Hong Kong is raising stamp duties and trying to restrict home loans, officials said Friday, to cool down a real estate market that has some of the most expensive apartments in the world.
Financial Secretary John Tsang said "exuberance has regained momentum" in the Hong Kong market, and for this reason stamp duties for apartments would be increased across the board for most buyers.
Mr. Tsang said the measures were needed to keep the potential economic risk from spreading. "The risk of an asset bubble is increasing," he said. "If we allow the bubble to grow, in the end it will affect the macroeconomy and also the stability of the financial system. It will be very damaging to society."
For apartments costing less than 2 million Hong Kong dollars, or $258,000, the stamp duty of 100 dollars will now be 1.5 percent of the transaction price, while the stamp duty for other properties will be doubled to as much as 8.5 percent of the residential transaction price.
The increased stamp duties will not apply to Hong Kong residents buying residential property for the first time, and other limited exemptions are possible.
The government also said it would standardize the stamp duty program for nonresidential real estate like shops, factories, offices and parking spaces to avoid a flood of speculative money into these other categories.
The city's low interest rates, tight housing supply and abundant liquidity contributed to a 2 percent increase in real estate prices in January, Mr. Tsang said. Residential property prices have risen 120 percent since 2008.
Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the city's de facto central bank, issued mandatory guidelines to banks to tighten home loan approval criteria for all commercial and industrial real estate, including maximum loan-to-value ratios of mortgage loans. These ratios would be lowered 10 percentage points from existing applicable levels.
Some analysts expected the latest measures to help slow the rise in real estate prices, for now.
"There will be a big impact in the short term, the transactions will decrease, as well as speculation," said Thomas Lam, director of research at Knight Frank. But the government "will do more if the property price continues to increase after three months."
The government has been taking steps to cool the market since October 2009, including a 15 percent property tax for foreign buyers, mortgage restrictions and taxes on quick resales.
Also Friday, the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics released data indicating that new-home prices on the mainland rose an average of 0.8 percent in January from a year earlier, raising the possibly that Beijing might stiffen a three-year campaign to calm the market.
Compared with December, home prices in 70 major Chinese cities rose an average of 0.7 percent in January, after a 0.4 percent rise in December from the previous month, according to Reuters calculations.
On Wednesday, the Chinese cabinet repeated its intention to extend a pilot property-tax program to more cities and urged the local authorities again to put price-control targets on new homes, in a bid to calm real estate markets.


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Dramatic video shows the moment a plane whisks mere metres above the heads of tourists in Greece.
The British Airways Embraer E190 aircraft was filmed at Skiathos airport in Greece as it was approaching the runway to land.
Skiathos airport is dubbed by aviation enthusiasts "European St Maarten" due to its low landing.
On the Caribbean island of St Maarten, hundreds of people gather to watch jumbo jets land just beyond a popular tourist beach.
The airport on the Greek island is a popular tourist attraction, with planespotters lining up on the road behind the runway.
People are warned not to get too close to the runway, with a sign saying: "Danger. Please keep away from aircraft blast."
The footage of the British Airways landing shows people being pushed off a wall by the gust from the aircraft blast.
The biggest aircraft that is permitted to land at Skiathos is a Boeing 757, a narrow-body jet, according to aviation enthusiast YouTube account Cargospotter.


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I recently wrote an article about family vacations, which leads to this topic of vacation loans today. Although online loans come in a variety of names and purposes, you could certainly consider a vacation loan as a type of personal loan.
One thing I would caution if someone needs to get a vacation loan, it really should be for a small amount that you need as a temporary boost for perhaps a vacation opportunity that came up quickly and unexpectedly. If you are needing to borrow so much money to pay for a dream vacation that you find yourself crossing into the area of secured loans, then you may need to simplify those vacation plans and find something more affordable for the short term. You can still have the dream vacation as a long term family project and goal.
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Major League Baseball has suspended Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes without pay through May 31 after he was ordered to stand trial on domestic abuse charges, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Yahoo Sports' Big League Stew provided the league's official statement Friday, which confirmed the unpaid suspension is retroactive to Feb. 23:
Reyes also released a statement shortly after MLB's announcement, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal:
Commissioner Rob Manfred previously placed Reyes on paid leave after the 32-year-old allegedly assaulted his wife in a Hawaii hotel room, according to Hawaii News Now's Chelsea Davis, but he'll officially lose $7.06 million in game checks now that terms of the cumulative 52-game suspension are official, per Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan.
"His wife told responding officers that Reyes grabbed her off the bed and shoved her," Davis reported. "Sources say she also told police that he grabbed her throat and shoved her into the sliding glass balcony door."
According to ESPN.com, Reyes posted $1,000 bail and was ordered to stay away from his wife for three days following the incident.
However, charges against the shortstop were dropped after his wife failed to cooperate with prosecutors, according to the Associated Press. Should she change her mind and decide to cooperate within the next two years, charges can be refiled.
In baseball terms, Reyes is becoming an afterthought for the Rockies.
Rookie Trevor Story has been a revelation, batting .266 with 11 home runs and 27 RBI. He's also clubbed three triples and seven doubles during his rapid rise in the Rockies' order, earning National League Rookie of the Month honors in April.
Beyond Story's development into an offensive linchpin for the Rockies, Reyes is staring at a long road back from a polish perspective.
"He has been working out on his own in New York, away from the Rockies' facilities in Colorado and Arizona, but even if he returned tomorrow, Reyes would still likely need weeks to ready himself for major league games," the Denver Post's Nick Groke wrote. "He missed all of spring training and any live competition since last fall."
And then there's the matter of the Rockies' monetary commitment to Reyes. The veteran shortstop is earning $22 million this season—part of which the team will recoup following the suspension, per Groke—and another $22 million next season before the team can decline his $22 million club option for 2018.
With Story established as the franchise's future shortstop and Reyes a past-his-prime piece who figures to have a hard time garnering regular playing time, the Rockies could be in a bind when it comes to relieving themselves of a hefty financial burden.
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Office of the Vice President
STUDENT AFFAIRS: Building Community, Transforming Lives @ SJSU
Newsletter Issue I
February–March, 2015
Please click on one of the links below to jump to that department's information.
- Campus & Community Relations
- Super Sunday
- SPARTANS CARE! Initiative / CSU Red Folder
- NEW: Student Affairs Committees / Communities
- Human Resources
- Welcome Aboard New Division Employees
- From the Vice President
- Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards 2015
Campus & Community Relations
Super Sunday
reprinted from the February 10, 2015 SJSU Today, by Pat Lopes Harris
From the moment the service began, it was clear that the people of Maranatha Christian Center could relate to their guest speaker from San José State.
After welcoming rain-soaked congregants indoors with song, Praise and Worship Leader Kimberly Christmas, '93 Communication Studies, greeted the guest with a big hug.
It turns out Coleetta McElroy, director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, helped Christmas back when she was an SJSU student, sparking a lifelong friendship.
McElroy was one of four SJSU administrators to attend church services statewide as part of the CSU Super Sunday program.
She "knows about the money," as Pastor Tony Williams so aptly put it, drawing a clear "Amen!" from the pews.
But McElroy presented all aspects of planning for college, given the goal of the CSU campaign is to increase African American college graduation rates.
Yet it was the personal connections that will leave lasting impressions. Speaking from the stage, McElroy shared her journey, as first in her family to graduate from college.
She went on to receive a master's in public administration in 1997 from San José State, progress that she said continues to inspire her nieces and nephews.
After the service, Zeke Staples, '08 BS, '12 MA, Kinesiology, answered questions while placing college brochures in as many hands as he could.
Though he kept this to himself Sunday, his story inspires, too. Staples runs his own
fitness business while working as an SJSU admissions counselor and recruiter.
SPARTANS CARE! Initiative:
Creating a Culture of Care and Community at SJSU
Under the SPARTANS CARE! Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs brought to the campus back in January the CSU Red Folder, a resource guide for faculty and staff to assist them in connecting distressed students with the appropriate campus services. This resource guide will also be in electronic format as an icon on every employee's computer to quickly access the information on the Red Folder, a pocket card with important phone numbers to support services and a future mobile app.
In addition to the rollout of this resource guide with life-saving information at your fingertips, the Division hosted two weeks of events for students to learn how to take care of self and help other fellow Spartans with a How to Help a Friend in Need pocket guide. Throughout the semester we will continue to offer workshops and programs on: physical and mental health, alcohol and other drugs, safety, recreation and stress-less options, meditation and mindfulness, fun and healthy food choices, and other resources to support students as Spartans. Watch for more formation on these workshops and activities throughout the semester.
Coming soon and as part of the SPARTANS CARE! Initiative, What's On Your Mind, Spartan? A Dine-and-Chat with the VPSA: a series of chat sessions with Vice President Renee will talk with students to see what we can do in the division to better serve students and to address concerns/issues they may have.
For more information, or if you have questions or suggestions about Spartans Care, please contact Fernanda Karp at 408.924.1162.
NEW: Student Affairs Committees / Communities
Employees within the Division of Student Affairs are not only committed to the support
development of our students, but of their own peers through the creation of new Student Affairs committees and communities charged with a particular mission, and led by employee chairs. Division employees are welcome and encouraged to join and participate in activities, projects, and publications that have both a divisional and campus impact.
Student Affairs Committees / Communities include:
- Creative Marketing Committee — Co-Chairs: Rich Kelley and Jen Jurgensen. In charge of telling "Our Student Affairs Story" through news and media (newsletters, website, social media)
- Division Pride Committee — Chair: Julie Sedlemeyer. In charge of events that promote and showcase our services to our students and help us tell our story, or who we are and what we do.
- Social Networking Committee — Co-Chairs: Bob Just and Hyon Chu Yi-Baker. In charge of finding ways for employees to connect with one another through social events (real or virtual).
- Spartans Connect! Committee — Chair: Natina Gurley. In charge of helping new Student Affairs employees connect professionally with other employees in the division.
- Student Affairs Knowledge Community — Co-Chairs: Shannon Quihuiz and Maribel Martinez. In charge of providing a place for discussion about Student Affairs best practices,
student success and retention, and professional development. One of these communities
is the Student Affairs Learning Community, chaired by Sharon Willey.
Welcome Aboard!
We are pleased to welcome the following individuals to San José State University and the Student Affairs family.
First Generation
Financial Aid Advisor
Assistant Coordinator
Health Services
Assistant Coordinator
Information Technology
Assistant Coordinator
Assistant Director for
Admissions Counselor
Registered Nurse
Admissions Counselor
Associate Vice President
Transition and Success
Health Services
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rohan Patel
Imaging Assistant
Employment Specialist for
Marketing and
Operations Coordinator
Admissions Counselor
Health Services Specialist
Imaging Assistant
Data Specialist
Human Resources
From the Vice President
Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards 2015
Applications and Nominations are now being accepted for the Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards. Additionally, a selection committee comprised of faculty and staff will review all applications and make recommendations to President Mohammad Qayoumi, who will make the final decision.
If a graduating senior wishes to be considered for this honor, please submit an online Application Form, no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9.
Faculty and Staff interested in nominating a student please complete and submit the online Nomination Form, no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9.
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SHS Week May 5-11
Hi Parents: We had a very productive Education Week! Speakers in the school for Grade 8, badminton practices continuing, Field Tests for Grade 6 students, Running Club in full swing, and Creative Adventures for Grade 2 – everyone was busy.
We started the week with Sturgeon Night of Music and Fine Arts and that was a great success. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to the Winspear and Citadel.
"Hats on for Mental Health" was a good learning experience for the students – and there were some amazing hats around. Donations for the Oasis amounted to approximately $400. Thanks!
This week we welcomed four new additions to our school. Mrs. Gauthier's Headstart class has four new baby chicks that hatched. Students from many classrooms are checking in to see the new little ones.
Here's what is happening this week at Sturgeon Heights:
Monday, May 6
-STEAM Team practice - Noon
Tuesday, May 7
-Dungeons and Dragons Club is coming to Sturgeon Heights! First meeting in the library at Noon for Grades 4, 5 and 6 students who are interested in the challenge of conquering monsters, solving puzzles and mastering abilities – first adventure will be the Lost Mines of Phandelver.
-PAT – Grade 6 LA Part A
-Musical Theatre practice - Noon
-Running Club practice 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Wednesday, May 8
-PAT – Grade 9 LA Part A
-STEAM practice – 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Thursday, May 9
-Musical Theatre practice - Noon
-Running Club practice – 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Friday, May 10
-STEAM - The Innovation Lab Fundraising Team is having a bake sale. All items are $1.00. We are fundraising for a classroom set of robots to be used by both our STEAM Club and all classes in our school.
-Hamburgers in Snack Shop - $3 for regular / $3.50 w. cheese Optional purchase
-Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students attend
-Grade 6 Science Year-end Bennett Centre Review at SHS
-STEAM Team practice – 3:15 – 5 pm
Saturday, May 11
-Young Scientist Conference
-Running Club – MEC Race
*Please see attached Spring Book Fair "thank you"
**New Lunch Lady menu attached
***Due to the high increase of students reporting they have no lunch, we will be calling home before offering supplemental items. Please send sufficient lunch items and snacks each day for your children.
Have a good weekend – Spring weather will come soon!


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We moved all our furniture today so this is our first night in the new house. We'll either sleep really well from exhaustion or we won't sleep at all from the unfamiliarity of it. From where I'm lying in bed in my new room I can see into the living room which feels very strange. I'm not used to having a doorway at my feet.
The cats are still prowling around getting a sense of their new domain. In the distance it is possible to hear a mariachi band playing in someone's backyard. They seem to be an accomplished group but they are just far enough away to sound like a honking of clown horns.
We have the big furniture pieces in place thanks to the irreplaceable help of our brother-in-law, Steadfast, who also brought cupcakes: a double win. Now everything has become a game of GiveMeGetMeFetchMeWheresMy? Every task is a series of unnecessary challenges. Take for example, feeding the cats: where did we pack the cat food? Is there a dish? How do I get it out of the can- literally no spoons left, only knives. Did we pack the lids to close it up again? How about Saran wrap? Tin foil? Ugh.
We also learned just how narrow our doorways are: as in, the only way to get the refrigerator into the kitchen required removing the doors. We may need to double check the width of the washer and dryer that we were planning to have installed. The Curmudgeonly Lion's desk proved to be so big that we finally had to get it out of the apartment by feeding it through the window instead of the door and we're simply going to have to take it apart in the living room and reassemble it in his new office. It has been that kind of day.
But we took a big step forward. I celebrated with a rather brisk shower and now I'm preparing to go to bed on time-ish if the mariachi will let me sleep. Tomorrow: settling in.


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