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House Inspired by Showhouse Ideas
A lovely new family home in suburban Houston
When short-listing her favorite hobbies, Virginia Mary Brown begins and ends with decorating. "I'm addicted to home design books and magazines and to decorator showhouses. And now I have to add design blogs to the list of addictive substances," laughs the Houston homeowner, who left her first job as a corporate attorney to start her family 15 years ago.
Four sons later, she reaped a return when she and husband Ray built a bigger home on the Tanglewood property in suburban Houston where her grandmother's 1950s-era ranch house had stood. Virginia Mary reviewed all the decorating ideas she'd been collecting, winnowed out all but the best, and worked with architect Dillon Kyle to showcase them in her new family home.
"Dillon is a friend from childhood, and everyone I spoke to recommended him, which thrilled me," she explains. "We took our time and developed the plans over two years before building."
Several design concepts gleaned from showhouses appear in both the architecture and the decorating, but without a whiff of the over-the-top theatrics that can make a showhouse too rarefied or palpably impractical. "I'm a big mimic, especially when it comes to showhouses," Virginia Mary acknowledges. "But I assure you, this is a normal home. It's not the kind you walk into and go, 'yeah, right.' Real people really live here--cleats, dog, and all."
Virginia Mary gave a shout-out to those real people in a uniquely personal upholstery treatment on her great-grandmother's rocking chair, "where all the babies were rocked." Artist friend Heidi Prince hand-painted the rocker's cotton duck fabric with the names of every family member who ever sat there. Starting with Virginia Mary's great-grandmother, the litany concludes with the names of her and her two sisters' children. Multiple appearances of the name Virginia Mary point to the time-honored Southern tradition of namesakes. "I love this chair," says Virginia Mary, "but I honestly can't remember if it was my idea or one I picked up from a showhouse or magazine."
The open flow of the house and its amplitude of natural light are definitely showhouse-inspired. Virginia Mary admired the concepts when she toured a couple of Houston's annual River Oaks Garden Club Azalea Trail showhouses, designed in the 1930s by the late renowned architect John Staub. "Because his houses were built before air-conditioning, rooms had windows on three sides for maximum ventilation. It really makes spaces very bright and happy, and I knew I wanted that for our home." Staub's use of clear sight lines also resonated with her. "Looking down our entry hall, you can see all the way through the house," she notes.
Virginia Mary further credits her up-close observation of Staub's architecture with her own home's use of step-downs, like the one leading from the kitchen to the sunken family room. This feature distinguishes the two open spaces, giving each its own integrity. "There's also a change in flooring from pine to brick every time there's a step-down," she adds.
Laid in a herringbone pattern, all of the interior pavers are 1950s-vintage Cedar Bayou bricks recycled from her grandmother's house. More are used outdoors, where they're artfully mixed with new bricks to provide the desired coverage. "I got this idea of a vanishing threshold where there's no visual break between indoors and outdoors from the Pink Ribbon Showhouse in Houston," Virginia Mary says. "The bricks in the family room extend to the patio outdoors, so indoors and outdoors flow together."
Among favorite showhouses Virginia Mary has toured are two in Atlanta by Dan Carithers, who was named a Traditional Home Icon of Design in 2009. "He placed art and objects above the archways and really drew the eye up. I tried to do that here, to take the eye all the way to the ceilings, which I painted a custom pale blue-gray for definition--but subtle, kind of like a shadow," she says.
One example of how she draws the eye up is her arrangement of art between French doors in the living room. She stacked identically framed botanicals in a single vertical column from just above the floor to just below the crown molding. The eye sweeps up, and the effect feels bracingly fresh. Upstairs, she deployed family portraits in the same floor-to-ceiling formation, but this time she blanketed the landing walls for a gallery that's both an intimate family tribute and an eye-catching style statement.
Despite her self-deprecating label as a design mimic, Virginia Mary is far more. Her well-defined opinions are integral to the design. "I believe that architecture can help unify a family," she theorizes. "I wanted a design that was not compartmentalized, because I wanted our family to be together and close." For the same reason, she went against the trend and said no to a master suite downstairs, insisting that all bedrooms be upstairs. And in another increasingly uncommon move, she opted against a bedroom for every boy. "My kids are really close, like puppies in a box," she laughs. "They have fun together and are each others' best friends."
Of course, too much of anything is never good, and that includes closeness. Thus the big, gray sliding barn doors that separate the sage-green family room--the only deviation from the home's mainly gray and off-white palette--from the kitchen.
"I wanted to be able to close off the family room when the boys are watching TV in there and the adults are talking in the kitchen or the living room," Virginia Mary explains. Or the reverse. Both family and living rooms have TVs. "This is a family home. We have a TV in the living room because we watch games there. It's just a fact of our lives."
The big kitchen was inspired by one she admired in a design magazine. "I wanted a lot of counter space and a big table in the middle. Everybody has to go through here to get anywhere in the house---and that was deliberate. We gather here at the start of the day and at the end. With four boys, someone's always in here eating." The inviting results--not just in the kitchen but all over--raise one question: Who says a decorating junkie can't be productive?
Architect: Dillon Kyle, Dillon Kyle Architecture, 3219 Milam, Houston, TX 77006; 713/520-8792, dkarc.com.
Landscape design: Thompson + Hanson, 3600 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77027; 713/622-0602, thompsonhanson.com.
Photography: Werner Straube
Produced by Helen Thompson
The homeowner re-covered her grandmother's sofa in white cotton duck for a fresh, modern look. French doors open to the front and back porches, where the antique brick pavers extend for visual continuity. A column of botanicals draws the eye up--a trick pilfered from Atlanta showhouses by Dan Carithers. Venetian plaster dramatizes the fireplace. The sisal rug is forgiving for a family of four boys and a dog.
Floors (antique Cedar Bayou brick): from former house.
Fireplace (Venetian plaster): Segreto Finishes, 713/461-5210, segretofinishes.com. Sofa; sofa fabric (white cotton duck); pillow on sofa (fabric discontinued) ; club chairs: owner's collection.
Club-chair fabric ("Back to Basics"/Ash #1054-6, by Great Plains, discontinued); silver pillow on club chair ("Venetian Glass"/Black Pearl #2108-9, by Great Plains): Holly Hunt, 312/661-1900, hollyhunt.com.
Print pillow on club chair ("Elsa"): Brentano Fabrics, 847/657-8481, brentanofabrics.com.
Silver pillow ("Shimmer Linen"/Silver #2644120): Schumacher, 800/523-1200, fschumacher.com. Blue urns; coffee table: Thompson + Hanson, 713/622-6973, thompsonhanson.com. Chandelier; decorative spheres: The Fabulous Flea, the fabflea.com.
Botanicals; chairs by fireplace; floor lamp; sisal rug: owner's collection.
Lavender pillows on chairs by fireplace (Windfall"/Amethyst #8718-04): Cowtan & Tout, 212/647-6900, cowtan.com.
Throughout the house:
Wood floors (antique pine): R.W. Taylor & Co., 713/666-7883, rwtaylorinc.com. Lanterns (custom): Peck & Co., 713/526-2590, peckandcompany.com.
Wall paint ("White Dove"); door and trim paint ("Dolphin"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Ceiling paint: custom mix.
Hardware: Rocky Mountain Hardware, 888/788-2013, rockymountainhardware.com.
Symmetry and millwork add a touch of formality to the library. "Everyone loves this room because we're all readers," says Ray Brown, an investment banker. Virginia Mary found the gray taffeta curtain fabric at a remnant sale. Pine flooring throughout the house was salvaged from a North Carolina tobacco warehouse. Virginia Mary gathered "green" tips from both designer showhouses and shelter magazines.
Paint ("Dolphin"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Drapery (gray taffeta); chairs and ottoman; benches; floor lamps: owner's collection. Club-chair and ottoman fabric ("Monarch"/Stone #2063/1): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Lucite tables: Area, 713/668-1668.
Bookshelf lights: Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Most of the downstairs rooms have 11-foot ceilings and old, reclaimed pine floors. The dining room, with a table by Rose Tarlow, feeds into the kitchen, where windows are crossed with shelving--an idea Virginia Mary found in a magazine. The kitchen steps down to the living room, where the ceiling rises another foot and flooring changes to pavers. Pavers and a 12-foot ceiling also prevail in the family room.
Table (custom): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Chairs; mirrors; chandelier; lamps: owner's collection.
Venetian plaster: Segreto Finishes, 713/461-5210, segretofinishes.com.
Rug ("Pueblo"): Manchester Carpet, 713/880-9699.
The long butler's pantry frees up the kitchen's walls for light-loving windows. The Viking range was a gift. Details like the chairs' spiraling cushion ties make all the difference.
Table: custom.
Chairs ("Navy Armchair" #1006; "Navy Side Chair" #1006): Design Within Reach, 800/944-2233, dwr.com.
Range: Viking, 888/845-4641, vikingrange.com.
Subway tile: owner's collection.
Wood floors (antique pine): R.W. Taylor & Co., 713/666-7883, rwtaylorinc.com.
Clock: IKEA, ikea.com.
A Williams-Sonoma striped rug set on pavers neutralizes walls painted Farrow & Ball's "Cooking Apple Green." A Circa Lighting sconce and Paul Ferrante chandelier create tension with their opposing scales. The club chair is covered in Rose Tarlow fabric.
Wall paint ("Cooking Apple Green" #32): Farrow & Ball, 888/511-1121, farrow-ball.com. Barn-door paint ("Dolphin"): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Chandelier ("Eternity" #32099): Paul Ferrante Inc., 323/653-4142, paulferrante.com. Sconce: Circa Lighting, 877/762-2323, circalighting.com.
Rug: Williams Sonoma Home, 888/922-4108, wshome.com.
Coffee table: Thompson + Hanson, 713/622-6973, thompsonhanson.com.
Open-armed chair: One Kings Lane, onekingslane.com. Poof; sofa; club chair; bergère; bergère fabric: owner's collection.
Sofa fabric (Tyrone"/Natural #4366): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Club-chair fabric ("Capri"/Blue, Mint #2317/1): Rose Tarlow-Melrose House, 323/651-2202, rosetarlow.com.
Dressed in Leontine Linens, a Reid Reproduction Company bed is crowned with a painting by Sarah Lamb. An Ernie Leach tufted bench is covered in Rogers & Goffigon "Confection." Master suite walls wear Benjamin Moore's "Nightingale."
Paint ("Nightingale" #AF-670): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Bed: Reid Reproduction Co., 251/342-1414.
Bed linens: Leontine Linens, 800/876-4799, leontinelinens.com. Painting over bed (by Sarah Lamb): Meredith Long Gallery, 713/523-6671, meredithlonggallery.com.
Mirror; lamps: Thompson + Hanson, 713/622-6973, thompsonhanson.com.
Drapery ("Vapor," discontinued): Pindler & Pindler, 805/531-9090, pindler.com.
Bench at end of bed: custom.
Bench fabric ("Confection"/Spa #910057-14): Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Chests: Wisteria, 800/320-9757, wisteria.com.
Chair; pillows: owner's collection.
Hand-painted family names on an heirloom rocking chair in the master bedroom look embroidered.
Virginia Mary credits Atlanta showhouses by Dan Carithers for her to-the-ceiling art placement.
Picture hanging: DCM Art Services, 713/807-7099.
Paneling and a sisal rug warm the comfortable sitting room.
Rug: Manchester Carpet, 713/880-9699.
Desk; upholstered chair and ottoman: owner's collection.
Desk chair: The Fabulous Flea, 713/522-6996, thefabflea.com.
Chandelier: Alcon Lightcraft Co., 713/526-0680.
Virginia Mary bought the marble mosaic tiles for the master bathroom at a hotel's salvage sale.
Marble mosaic tiles (Carrara marble, from salvage sale): owner's collection.
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The younger boys' shared room features a pair of identical berths and built-in desks. The oversize dog art tempers the lavender. The striped fabric is Lulu DK, and desk chairs are from the Sundance catalog.
Paint ("Storm" #AF-700): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Striped fabric: Lulu DK, 212/223-4234, luludk.com.
Desk chair: Sundance Catalog, sundancecatalog.com.
Upholstered chair and ottoman, table lamp; pillows; dog art: owner's collection.
When it was time for his own room, oldest son Raymond moved to a spot above the garage. Patterned after a sleeping porch, the room has three walls of windows.
Paint ("Storm" #AF-700): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
Bed; upholstered chair and ottoman; bench; lamps; sisal rug: owner's collection. Blanket: Williams Sonoma Home, 888/922-4108, wshome.com.
Large bed-roll pillow: Pizitz Home & Cottage, theseasidestyle.com.
Gray shams: West Elm, 888/922-4119, westelm.com.
Leather chair: Restoration Hardware, 800/910-9836, restorationohardware.com.
"I conceptualize from feel--from memories and pieces of buildings rather than according to a specific style," says architect Dillon Kyle. "Like a lot of old Southern homes, this one has multiple exposures."
Homeowner Virginia Mary Brown with sons Raymond, 15, Thompson, 13, Patrick, 10, and Walker, 8, plus Lulu, their Llewellin Setter--"my only girl!" laughs Virginia Mary.


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Sharon Peel
Q: When did you discover you were living with Bipolar Disorder?
A:I discovered that I was living with Bipolar Disorder II at age 30 in 2013 after being diagnosed, but I knew I suffered high's and low's all of my life which I thought was routine. There was never much 'middle ground' with myself. I knew I was different to others and I realised this when I looked in to bipolar disorder and I learned that I had some traits and signs of the condition but not all. I can now relate to others that are sufferers as their characteristics are similar to mine.
Q: Describe your support network and positive influences.
A:My positive influences are the people that surround me and that matter most to me. My friend, soul mate and lover helped me become the person that I am today and for this I will be forever in his debt; I am eternally grateful. Without my nearest & dearest, I would not be where I am now. My support network is my Facebook page called 'Me, Bipolar & I' that has over 5,350 followers since October 2013 (without the help of FB ads) that is recognised and followed by IBPF!
Q: Describe the key to your triumphs.
A:The key to my triumphs for example was running a fish & chip shop from 2002 – 2008. This was my drive and passion to not only succeed in life but to excel in what I do and continue to do. I don't do anything by halves, I never have nor will. Failing is not an option no matter how low I can get in a mood. I have been very productive in some of the darkest times of my life.
Q: What is your message of hope to others?
A: My message to others would be to never give up in life. If you feel extremely low and that you want to end it all then please read this: http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/ Try to see the good in every bad. If you are feeling down, think of what you can do to pick yourself up or talk to somebody. Things don't happen for a reason, they happen because of a reason. Be inspired by small things, also take time out for yourself now and again. Smile and the world will smile with you. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins. Remember there is always somebody that cares about YOU.
Q: What is your favorite color and why?
A: My favourite colour is blue because it gives me a sense of calm. People may see it as being cold, but I see it as being an 'earthly' colour!
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Q: When did you first learn of your diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder?
A: I had given birth to my second daughter, Marilla, at age thirty-seven. Immediately after her birth I became hypomanic and experienced the rare condition of hypergraphia, which is compulsive writing. Two months later I had full-blown postpartum mania and admitted myself for hospitalization, where I was officially diagnosed with bipolar one disorder.
Q: Could you describe your support network, positive influences and how you find balance and stability?
A: A few years ago I founded the DBSA Chapter (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) for our county and I created a women's support group. It was there that I met two women with bipolar disorder who have become close friends. I also find support online through Facebook's miscellaneous private bipolar groups and the Mental Health Bloggers network. BP (Bipolar) Magazine's bloggers are a great resource. (www.bphope.com) The International Bipolar Foundation's Facebook page offers a newsfeed's that shares inspiring pictures and quotes. That really brightens my day! I find balance and stability in five key ways: seeing my "team" (psychiatrist and counselor) regularly, medication, steady exercise, writing, and of course enough sleep! My goal this year is to improve my diet and try meditation.
Q: Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
A: My two daughters Avonlea, age 9, and Marilla, age 6. The love I feel for them is ineffable, and their unconditional love for me makes me want to be stable with bipolar more than anything. After all the trauma they've been through (I've been hospitalized five times for this illness since Marilla was born.) I am motivated to do all I can to show them that one can live well with this mood disorder.
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Dwyane Wade a game-time decision for Game 4 against Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) Now it's Dwyane Wade's turn to make a decision.
The Miami Heat star is getting treatment "around the clock" for his aching right knee, and coach Erik Spoelstra said they'll wait until Sunday to decide whether he'll play in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. With a chance to close out the series in four games, something the Heat haven't done since LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined Wade in Miami, he's sure to want to play.
But with the outcome of the series almost inevitable - no team has come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a series - and so much of the playoffs left, taking a game off might be the wiser option.
"It's very difficult right now because it's the playoffs and tomorrow is never promised. During the regular season, you can really pick and choose your spots," Chris Bosh said after the Heat practiced Saturday. "Now, it's just doing what you're supposed to do off the court as much as possible, and hoping when you play out there in the game, you can play as close to 100 percent as you can.
"It's a very tough position to be in right now," Bosh added. "But Dwyane's a competitor and he'll do best thing for himself and for the team."
Wade missed six games near the end of the regular season with three bone bruises, one each along the top, bottom and one side of his right kneecap. Though he continues to feel better, he got banged around good in Miami's 104-91 victory in Game 3 on Thursday night. He was hit in the knee, face and elbow in just one play, and he'd be sure to face similar contact from the Bucks on Sunday.
Miami didn't practice Friday, but Wade spent several hours at Marquette University, his alma mater, getting treatment. He took part in practice Saturday, though Spoelstra said he sat out the "majority" of the Heat's full-court work.
"We'll just continue to evaluate," Spoelstra said. "He's feeling better than yesterday. Tomorrow, we'll see how he feels with more treatment today and we'll go from there. He's been feeling better, really making progress, for three straight weeks."
Losing a top player during the playoffs is a nightmare scenario for any team. When Bosh missed nine games during last year's playoffs with strained abdominal muscles, the Heat went 5-4 in his absence.
But with the addition of Ray Allen and Chris Andersen, this Miami team is even deeper than the one that won the NBA title last season. Allen is averaging almost 17 points in the first three playoff games, and he picked up the slack when Wade struggled offensively in Game 3. He scored 23 points, and his five 3-pointers gave him 322 for his career, topping Reggie Miller's old playoff record by two.
Andersen has played less than 45 minutes, yet has 31 points and 19 rebounds.
"They've had a huge impact, Andersen, Ray, (Norris) Cole," Milwaukee coach Jim Boylan said.
"Anytime you have a championship team, you're always going to have some `unsung heroes.' They have multiple guys who can do it," Boylan added. "They're a team that's built for a championship."
If Wade can't play, Spoelstra would likely start Mike Miller in his place. Though Miller has played all of 2 minutes and change in the first three games, putting him in the starting lineup instead of, say, Allen would allow the Heat to preserve its typical order of substitutes. And continuity is key at this time of year, which partly explains why the Heat refused to get overly excited at the prospect of this group sweeping its first playoff series.
The Heat have had 3-0 leads in the first round the last two years - Philadelphia in 2011 and the Knicks in 2012 - only to lose Game 4 each time.
"It's the most important game because it's our next game," James said flatly. "That's how we approach this game and we look forward to the challenge."
Added Bosh, "Before we got too much ahead of ourselves. That was a problem. We have to keep playing, keep working the game, and not really think about sweeping people."
Make no mistake, though, the Heat would like to cross a sweep of their "to-do" list. (If nothing else, they'd have at least five full days off before the Eastern Conference semifinals would start.)
"That was our concentration and emphasis today: It's 24 hours to do what we have to do," Spoelstra said. "That's why we don't want to short cut any of the preparation. It's their last stand, we know what that can be like. The last two years, we've lost a game in this situation. Hopefully we can learn from that and find a way to close it out."
Milwaukee, meanwhile, would love nothing more than to extend its season by at least two more days. Game 5 would be Tuesday in Miami.
This is still a relatively young Bucks team with Larry Sanders in only his third season, Brandon Jennings his fourth and Ersan Ilyasova and Luc Mbah a Moute their fifth. It's Milwaukee's first playoff appearance in three years, and the experience, regardless of how long it lasts, will be invaluable.
"Everybody's getting something out of it," coach Jim Boylan said. "We're in the middle of it, but there's time you reflect, you look back, you watch the games and see certain things that happened and you can adjust and make a difference for your team. I'm sure that, at the end of this series - whenever this series is over - all our guys are going to look back and take something positive from it."
But they hope that won't be for a few more days.
"(Sunday) is going to be our fourth game and it could be our last game," Sanders said. "But hopefully guys don't want it to be our last game."
Notes: Bosh sat out some of Miami's full-court work with sore legs, but Spoelstra said everyone but Wade is "ready to go" for Game 4. ... The Bucks have no health issues, Boylan said. ... Sunday's game on ABC is a rare appearance on broadcast television for the Bucks. "With my rabbit ears on my TV, I can get this thing," Boylan cracked.


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A creepy church in England which featured in Bram Stoker's famous vampire novel Dracula is under threat as the surrounding land is starting to subside and fall down a cliff face.
St Mary's Church and cemetery in Whitby was given a star role in the Gothic horror novel as the point where the villainous count made landfall in Britain after his journey from Transylvania, and the area has become a major tourist trap for Dracula fans.
However, the building and its grounds is in danger due to subsidence, which has been accelerated by recent heavy rainfall in the U.K.
Part of the cemetery is now starting to fall away and bones from ancient cliff-top graves have been tumbling onto the buildings and street below.
Reverend Canon David Smith of St Mary's Church tells Britain's The Guardian newspaper, "The church has been trying to muck in (help out) to try and get things done and we have had a civil engineer and people working to sort it out...
"The cemetery has been closed since 1865, so if any graves are exposed it's only bones. If they are exposed we collect and re-inter them..."
Dracula has inspired countless film and Tv adaptations over the years, with actors including Bela Lugosi, Sir Christopher Lee and Gary Oldman among the most famous to play the lead role.
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Contact: David Reed, AICP, Principal Planner • (336) 747-7043
Minor subdivisions involve subdividing land in accordance with UDO requirements without the dedication of public right-of-way or the construction of new public streets. The Minor Subdivision process requires the review and approval of a plat. It is recommended that applicants contact Land Use Administration (LUA) staff to discuss the proposed subdivision of land prior to submitting plats for Minor Subdivision review. LUA Staff can be contacted by phone at (336) 747-7064 or you can visit us at the public counter on the second floor of the Bryce Stuart Municipal Building located at 100 East First Street (no appointment is needed.). A handout that explains the minor subdivision process can be obtained on our
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Major subdivisions involve subdividing land in accordance with UDO requirements and involve the construction and dedication of new public streets. The process should begin with a call or visit to the LUA Staff to discuss your preliminary plans, to ask the staff's advice on submission procedures, and to pick up the necessary application forms and materials. Subdivision application forms, checklists, and standard legend are available on our
Forms/Handouts/Checklists/Fees page or at the LUA counter. Site plans should include information as required by the appropriate checklist and must be reviewed by staff at the pre-submittal application stage. A handout that explains the major subdivision process can be obtained on our Forms/Handouts/Checklists/Fees page.
An alternative to a conventional subdivision is a PRD, which allows certain development privileges in exchange for preplanning and design considerations. The goal of a PRD is to provide flexibility in utilizing new development concepts and introducing variety into neighborhoods by encouraging variation in lot sizes along with environmentally friendly design which promotes the conservation of open space. A PRD is considered a major subdivision and is processed in the same manner. PRDs require a preapplication conference in which the petitioner is required to submit a scaled sketch plan that displays existing cultural, historic and physical features located on the site. A handout that explains the PRD process can be obtained on the
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Rise to the challenge and jump onboard your fighter spacecraft. Fire at aliens threatening to destroy the Earth!
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Control one of the 4 Mecha-Warriors. To score in your opponent's goal, you first have to break through the force field.
Bounce off bumpers, rotate spinners, earn multi-balls and break every block you see.
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Release the hidden rewards by popping sets of balloons of the same color. Find all the prizes to win.
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Education. Networking. Community. TCVN empowers the entrepreneur through monthly pitch contests to help you hone your message and tell others how they can help you to our workshops to our mentor events. Becoming a member and joining our community, you tap into a network of mentors, professionals and other entrepreneurs and a wealth of knowledge. Join us!
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1: Sinclair arrived a day late on the tour so here was the scene when I arrived at
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3: Turns out the bump to rail is skate proofed.....
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The Activist Women's Voices Oral History Project and Archive
The Activist Women's Voices Oral History Project and Archive was a project committed to documenting the voices of unheralded activist women in community-based organizations in New York City. The project was established in 1995 under the leadership of both Professor Joyce Gelb, then Director of the Women's Studies Program and Center for the Study of Women and Society, and Professor Patricia Laurence, Deputy Director. The project created links between activist women in the community and faculty researchers in the university.
In addition, graduate students from different disciplines in the Center helped to lay the groundwork for the partnerships. Students were trained to do oral histories according to professional standards, and interviewed community leaders. Integrating this experience into their doctoral research, they transformed what is considered "knowledge" in the university.
A broad attempt was made to get a cross section of women represented in the Oral History Collection from across the boroughs of New York City including diversity of religion, ethnicity, sexual preference etc. Those interviewed were not necessarily involved in women's groups; rather they were identified through a series of preliminary conversations with people active in NYC community affairs, as well as the funders. Those interviewed were asked about their backgrounds, how they came to be advocates for their causes, and to assess their successes and failures, among other queries. Thirty two women were interviewed from community groups such as The Family Violence Center, Coast to Coast Women of Color, May'an's Jewish Women's Project, Wayside Baptist Church Training for Girls, the CIO, Family Support Center, Urban Homesteading, AIDS Counseling and Education for Women Returning from Priston, the Weeksville Society for the Preservation of African-American Culture and Heritage, Bread and Roses, Haitian Community Health Center, Pregones Theater, BEGIN Project of Literacy Partners, West Harlem Environmental Action Committee, HACER Job Training for Hispanic Women, the Older Women's League, Women Make Movies.
The project also resulted in a preliminary data base of oral history collections with a particular focus on Asian and Hispanic immigrant women after 1940. The last interview was taped on May 14th, 1998.
The project was generously funded by AT&T, the Ford Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Ms. Foundation for Education and Communication, the New York Council for the Humanities, and the American Association of University Women. The collection is archived at the Mina Rees Library of the Graduate Center of the City University of NY. It can be accessed with special permission by contacting Laura Cunningham, email@example.com or Joyce Gelb, email@example.com
The College and Community Fellowship Program (CCF)
The mission of the College and Community Fellowship (CCF) is to eliminate the individual and social barriers to education and civic participation of formerly incarcerated men and women and their families. Through our myriad activities and programs, CCF addresses the educational, economic, and political needs of formerly incarcerated women and men in the NY metropolitan area, working in concert with other organizations to enhance their successful re-entry.
CCF Goals
- Strengthen and expand our educational program, including mentoring, tuition support, and academic support of formerly incarcerated men and women
- Address the expanding career development needs of our fellows, alumni, and other formerly incarcerated people who are seeking employment that is congruent with their levels of education
- Link with local, state, and federal reentry agencies and criminal justice organizations to explore the development of a local and national agenda promoting education as an alternative in and after prison
- Develop the leadership of CCF fellows as part of local and national criminal justice reform organizations, coalitions, and networks
CCF Web Site: http://www.collegeandcommunity.org/
Board of Directors
Board Chair, Peter Bakstansky, Former Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Jeanne Caraley, Teacher
The Summit School
Hayley Pessin, Psychologist
Sloan-Kettering and others
Dr. Patricia Clough, Director
Center for the Study of Women and Society Graduate Center/CUNY
Pauline Green
Bailey House, Outreach Coordinator
Dr. Manolo Guzman
Department of Sociology, Marymount Manhattan College
Micki Hidalgo
Bailey House, Outreach Coordinator
Martina Moss Leonard
Former Assistant to the President of Marymount College
Barbara Martinsons, President
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Felicia Samuels Rickett
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Vivian Nixon, Soros Justice Fellowship Minister
First Episcopal District AME Church
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Executive Director
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Academic Counselor
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Development Consultant
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NYU Community Fund Intern
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Nick Williams
Social Justice Interns
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Special Projects
CLEAR (Community, Leadership and Education After Reentry)
CLEAR supports a research group comprised of formerly incarcerated women and men, which focuses on publishing research on issues around reentry, policy and practice. CLEAR especially concerns itself with the barriers to successful reentry and reintegration, reinforced by the social stigma of imprisonment, including limited access to education, and civic participation, including voting rights. The group hopes to influence the development of public leadership by formerly incarcerated men and women to shape innovative policy and media responses, positive social and cultural representation of formerly incarcerated people, as well as new strategies, practices and policies for existing and future organizations serving the very large numbers of people in reentry.
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As most of you already know, I love children's movies. Their plots are simple, their characters clearly evil or good, and they're usually humorous. They are clever, beautifully colorful, and entertaining. There's another reason I like them so much and often prefer them to adult films — they're usually less depressing.
Sure, I know Bambi's mother gets killed, someone is always orphaned, and evil doers cause trouble, but in the end, all is made right. Adult movies have, over the past few years, become very dark, morbid, and frankly, gruesome. You might as well watch the news if you want to be that depressed. I cannot figure out what's entertaining about hatchets splitting skulls, guts spilling onto the floor, love betrayed, and the smarmy side of the drug world. If I wanted to see all that gore I'd go back to work as an RN. I need to be uplifted, don't you?
One of the cutest and most clever films to come out for children in 2010 was How to Train Your Dragon. I thought it might be fun and enlightening to chat about how to train the dragon of chronic pain for each of us who need to slay that particularly vicious beast.
Step 1: Identify your dragon. This is war and if you're going to do battle, you have to know what you're fighting by diagnosis, symptoms, and ways of training it. So many of us mere mortals search for years to identify what is wrong. I saw many doctors before I found a tentative diagnosis 24 years ago. I knew my life had been torn asunder, something was breathing fire, and frankly, it hurt. A dragon is pretty difficult to ignore. They're huge, they're scary, and they can toast you like a marshmallow with one small blast of fire. I felt all of it. I was scared, my entire life was changed, and I was definitely roasted, toasted, and maimed.
This identification takes a physician who knows what he or she is doing, displays a certain amount of curiosity, and is caring. You — not your doctor — are the dragon slayer. Your physician is your teacher, your coach, and hopefully, your ally.
Step 2: Don't be intimidated by this fire-breathing beast. Oh sure, you might be thinking, easy for you to say. Just remember, I have been through many battles, have the singe marks to prove it, and am still here to tell my tale. My sword is bloody, my dagger at the ready, and the longer I live with this beast the more I feel like a substantially intimidating Viking warrior. Hopefully, I smell a bit better and have more sanitary living conditions.
I can't imagine going through my life without the conveniences of modern living like toilet paper, supermarkets, and food I don't have to kill. You know, those Vikings didn't even have washing machines and I hate to imagine what was living in those fur clothes they wore day after day. Sorry, I digress.
Now grab your shield, your courage, and your fortitude, and stand up and face this fire-breathing beast that has planted its considerable self into the middle of your life. Learn to know yourself. Know what hurts and where. Stick to your weapons when it comes to fighting this. As a fairly modern dragon slayer, Winston Churchill once said, "Never, never, never give up."
Step 3: Go hunting. Gear up because you need all the help you can get. Put on the shield of knowledge by informing yourself about your disease, injury, or whatever is threatening to breathe fire onto you each day. Learn how to use all the weapons at your disposal. You may need a sharp tongue at times. You will most definitely need the gear to do battle and protect yourself. You may have to argue with a doctor or find another one. You may go through the fire of physical therapy or surgery in order to survive. You must tend to your strength, your muscles, and your daily habits as you become the best dragon slayer you can be. We modern day Vikings have to be courageous, tough, and often, ruthless. If you don't fight back, you will become dragon barbecue, definitely without the sauce. Don't you love your own life, your family, and your ambitions enough to gear up and do battle?
Step 4: Learn to love your dragon. Just think about the largest dog you've ever seen and imagine him with scales, wings, a tail, and the ability to blast you with fire. I'm not even going to mention the "refuse" left in the backyard if you get it to go out there. Just remember this monster is bigger than you and definitely more powerful, especially if you just lie there. Learning to love your particular malady, or dragon, does not come easily, but if it's going to live with you forever, you must at least make friends with it. Maybe you can't take it as far as "love," but if you continue to hate this misery, like any hatred, it will destroy you. Accept it and find out what you can do to protect yourself and get along with this huge invasive beast that has entered your life.
You might be greatly surprised because this beast, if you're stuck with him, may take you on the ride of your life. Hold onto the reins, wear protective gear, pat your new companion on his scales, and try to keep your tush from getting fried. Look forward, not back. Stop mourning your life as it used to be. Stop wasting time on anger and self-pity, and get on with it. Jump on that dragon and see where it takes you. It's here and it's not going away. Try to enjoy the view because the view is up to you and where you choose to go.


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The 3+2 program offers Emmanuel College students the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emmanuel in three years and their Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Richmont University in two years, resulting in only five years to complete all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
A PDF brochure of the 3+2 Program will be coming soon!
- Fulfills the academic requirements in most states for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) and certification as national certified counselor (NCC)
- Provides a solid Biblical foundation for a career as a licensed professional counselor
- Gives the opportunity to provide services as a professional in the field one year sooner
- Generates a savings of one year of academic classes (approximately $9,000)
- Psychology major with at least one completed course in major
- At least 3.00 overall GPA
- Completed EC application by March of the student's freshman (first) year
- Two-to-three page essay with rationale for wanting to be a counselor
- Personal interview with a professor in EC's Psychology Department
- Completed RU application by February 1 of the student's junior (third) year
Frequently Asked Questions
If I follow the recommended curriculum, achieving at least the minimum GPA for required courses, will I automatically be accepted into RU?
Admission to RU is not automatic. To qualify, a student must meet all of EC's requirements for graduation (except for the completion of a major). RU reviews the applications. However, we never submit applications to RU unless we truly feel the student is up to the challenge. A student must complete all of the forms and requirements as a degree-seeking student who is applying to RU.
How do I enroll in the program?
Interested students will complete an application (available beginning Spring 2014) no later than fall of the sophomore year. They will be interviewed by one of the psychology faculty members to discuss their academic records and obtain copies of all required forms.
How does the 3+2 program work?
一道本不卡免费高清Participants in the program will complete three academic years at EC, fulfilling all but three hours of EC's psychology major (100 credit hours). During the student's three years at EC, five graduate option courses must be completed with at least a "B" grade in each course. These five courses will then be accepted to RU. View the four-year plan for the EC's B.A. Psychology 3+2 program to learn more.
After completing an additional 24 hours of courses on the RU campus, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from EC.
Completion of a total of 67 semester hour Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from RU prepares students for Tennessee and Georgia state licensure as a professional counselor and/or doctoral students.
When do I graduate from EC?
Once you have completed your first year at RU with a grade of "B" or higher in your classes, you will return to EC to participate in the commencement exercises and receive your B.A. in Psychology.
To view the complete course listing, visit the catalog and scroll to page 86.
May I enroll in RU graduate classes at EC if I have not been accepted into the 3+2 program?
Yes, you may enroll in the RU graduate classes and elect to complete the work that is outlined in the syllabus, which will be different from our traditional versions of the same courses. However, the graduate hours transfer to RU only if you are accepted into one of RU's programs.
If I follow the recommended 3+2 curriculum but then decide to stay at EC, will I still be able to graduate from EC in four years?
A student working toward the 3+2 program who decides to remain at EC for the fourth year will be required to complete the remaining courses for EC's B.A. or B.S. in Psychology. A student can switch to any major EC offers during the first or second year or to other social science majors (e.g., Social Work) during the junior year. Switching to a major outside of psychology after the sophomore year may extend the number of years it takes to complete a degree at EC.
If I'm not certain which type of counseling to pursue, which sequence should I follow?
一道本不卡免费高清You should discuss the situation with your advisor, but generally speaking EC's B.A. in Psychology sequence confers the greatest flexibility for students who have not yet decided on a career in psychology.
Note, however, the three sequences (B.A., B.S., 3 +2 B.A.) are largely identical in the first year.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jul 26, 2013 / 09:09 am ().- Marking the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, during his Angelus address today Pope Francis said the transmission of faith takes places first and foremost in the home and among families.
"Saints Joachim and Anne were part of a long chain of people who had transmitted their love for God, expressed in the warmth and love of family life, down to Mary, who received the Son of God in her womb and who gave him to the world, to us," Pope Francis told World Youth Day pilgrims on July 26.
"How precious is the family as the privileged place for transmitting the faith!" he said from the balcony of the archbishop's palace in Rio de Janeiro.
Pope Francis had come before to the residence of Archbishop Orani Tempesta to meet with him, as well as five young Argentine detainees with whom he has maintained contact since his time in Buenos Aires.
Earlier in the day, the Pope had said a private Mass and then heard the confessions of 10 pilgrims, in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Pope Francis began his Angelus address by telling the pilgrims he would be happy if his visit to Rio were to "renew, in each one of you, your love for Christ and his Church and your joy in being one with him, belonging to the Church and being committed to offering a living witness to the faith."
He praised the Angelus as a "beautiful popular expression of the faith" which "punctuates the rhythm of our daily activities," encouraging all to pray it regularly. "It reminds us of a luminous event which
transformed history: the Incarnation, the moment when the Son of God became man in Jesus of Nazareth."
The Pope turned to reflecting on the day's feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus, and emphasized to the young pilgrims the importance of honoring their own grandparents.
"In their home, Mary came into the world … (she) grew up in the home of Joachim and Anne; she was surrounded by their love and faith: in their home she learned to listen to the Lord and to follow his will."
He noted that Grandparents Day is also celebrated today, marking the feast of God's own grandparents. "How important grandparents are for family life," the Pope said, "for passing on the human and religious heritage which is so essential for each and every society."
"How important it is to have intergenerational exchanges and dialogue, especially within the context of the family."
Pope Francis, for the third time in his visit to Brazil, referred to the Aparecida Document, which was prepared by the Latin American bishops on mission and evangelization, to bolster his World Youth Day message of the importance of both the quite young and rather elderly in spreading and sharing the faith."
"Children and the elderly build the future of peoples: children because they lead history forward,
the elderly because they transmit the experience and wisdom of their lives," he said, quoting the 2007 document.
Pope Francis added, "This relationship and this dialogue between generations is a treasure to be preserved and strengthened!"
He said the pilgrims at World Youth Day "wish to acknowledge and honour their grandparents," saluting them with "great affection" and thanking them for the "ongoing witness of their wisdom."
Having said that, Pope Francis led the crowd in the Angelus prayer as "one big family," turning to Mary "that she may protect our families and make them places of faith and love in which the presence of Jesus her Son is felt."
Following the prayer, the Pope will lunch with Archbishop Tempesta and 12 World Youth Day pilgrims. In the evening, he will lead the Way of the Cross on Copacabana beach.
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The price of jet fuel and airport taxes are getting higher, pushing ticket prices up. But you can get the most miles for your dollars so long as you plan ahead, get lucky, or join the military. Here are the cheapest flights, per-mile, our readers could find.
10.) United Airlines from San Diego to Philadelphia
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1.) Air Mobility Command from Seattle to Osan (South Korea)
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You cannot beat the price of an AMC Space-A flight. I paid $12 to fly from Seattle to Osan AFB, Korea, a distance of 5186 miles.
So it costs 2/10ths of a cent per mile.
You just have to be in the US military to get on board...
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Welcome back to Answers of the Day - our daily Jalopnik feature where we take the best ten responses from the previous day's Question of the Day and shine it up to show off. It's by you and for you, the Jalopnik readers. Enjoy!
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COLUMBUS: New statistics show that Ohio has one of the lowest high-school graduation rates for black students, but one of the better rates for white students.
The U.S. Department of Education comparable state-by-state graduation numbers show that only three states have a wider disparity between graduation rates for blacks and whites.
Ohio�s graduation rate for all students was 80 percent for the 2010-11 school year, the first year in which a common calculation was used in most states.
For black students, the rate was 59 percent. For white students, it was 85 percent. For students who come from poor families, it was 65 percent.
Iowa had the top overall graduation rate, while Nevada had the lowest.
The numbers were reported by the Columbus Dispatch on Wednesday.


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Hey guys, quick question here - I'm supposed to identify which calls to the constructor are invalid - here's the code. Note this is not compilable, it's just the example that the book gives.
My first thoughts was down in the main method where it's declaring myCar1 = new Car();, etc. Though I'm not 100% sure.
class Car { public String make; protected int weight; private String color; private Car (String make, int weight, String color) { this.make = make; this.weight = weight; this.color = color; } public Car () { this ("unknown", -1, "white"); } class ElectricCar extends Car { private int rechargeHour; public ElectricCar() { this(10); } private ElectricCar(int charge) { super(); rechargeHour = charge; } } class TestMain { public static void main (String[] args) { Car myCar1, myCar2; ElectricCar myElec1, myElec2; myCar1 = new Car(); myCar2 = new Car("Ford", 1200, "Green"); myElec1 = new ElectricCar(); myElec2 = new ElectricCar(15); } }


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It Ain't The Link, It's What You Do With The Traffic
from the sigh deptA media consultant, Arnon Mishkin, has a post up at Paid Content supposedly about The Fallacy Of The Link Economy, where he suggests that those of us (he links to us at Techdirt, for example) who are insisting that aggregators aren't a problem and that news sites should be happy about getting linked to, are wrong. But he seems to have gotten the basic argument wrong. He seems to think we're saying that the all you have to do is get linked to, and you should be happy.
But that's not what we're saying.
The link is a vote of confidence, but it's just a start. From there, you then need to actually do something with that link. Mishkin dismisses the value of the link by noting that most people who visit those aggregator sites don't click through. That's not news. That's the way it's always been, but that doesn't mean there isn't value there. On this, I can speak from personal experience. Over the years, we never worked that hard at building our own traffic (we never built a business that depended on traffic), but our traffic kept growing. Any time we were linked to from larger sites, some people clicked through, but we always knew it was a small fraction of the overall traffic to that originator site. But, so what? It's still new traffic that wouldn't have found us otherwise. On top of that, we knew that most of that traffic would visit us just that one time and not think to come back -- but again, that's fine. Because what did happen is that we started to build up our reputation.
So, no, getting a single site to link to you isn't that meaningful, and won't drive that much traffic initially (or even repeat traffic), but as you build up your reputation, and get linked multiple times in multiple places, and then build up credibility based on your content and your community then people start to come back. So, getting linked from a certain site once is meaningless. But as we would get linked multiple times, we'd start to notice that then our traffic would increase. It was a case of that other site helping introduce others to us, not because of a single link, but the combination of being linked to multiple times, along with having good content and good discussions -- and then people would realize that it was worth visting us regularly (or adding us to their RSS reader or whatever).
It's an ongoing process, but the fact that most people don't click through on a single aggregator link is meaningless. Those people wouldn't have seen the story anyway, but it may help build up the brand of the original site. And, I can assure you, over time, if you keep providing quality, that pays off.
The problem here is that Mishkin and others seem to think the value is in the single atomic story. It's not and never has been. Being unable to view the larger picture and the overall process misses the point. It's not the link alone that has value or the story alone that has value, but the overall process of building a community.
Filed Under: aggregators, community, journalism, link economy, links, news, traffic


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Is there a way to secure my Yahoo! ID information beyond passwords?
What I mean is for example, Google has implemented a 2-way verification wherein, after a Google account logs in to a new computer besides the one I typically use, it requests for a validation code that it can use to verify my authenticity and thus, would send a verification code to my 'phone via text.
For Facebook, I set it so that if a new computer uses my Facebook account, the user will be asked to enter a computer name or identity and I will be notified that
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Food of love - romantic recipes for two 10 easy valentine's day candy and treats recipes. This website is made by BBC Worldwide our number one treat for virtually any holiday is candy. BBC Worldwide is a commercial company that is owned by the BBC (and just the BBC) here are some of our favorite valentine's day candy. Valentine s Day in the United States this may be one of my favorite packs so far! i just love the little clipart! i hope you enjoy it too! included in this pre-k pack is: prewriting practice sheets. Valentine s Day is celebrated on February 14 not sure what to cook? we've pulled together our most popular recipes, our latest additions and our editor's picks, so there's sure to be something tempting for. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or once your rice crispy treat mixture is made, it is time to melt your chocolate. Where did Valentine s Day come from? (Think naked Romans, paganism, and whips anyway, so you take your mold, and you melt some chocolate or candy melts i usually do. ) What does it cost? And why do we fall for it, year after year? Love is in the air with these Valentine's Day recipes for everything from a romantic dinner for two to sweet treats everyone will love you don t have to spend a lot to let your spouse know you love him! here are some great ways to romance your husband on the cheap this valentine s day! for valentine s day ideas, look no further. Looking for Valentine s Day decorating ideas? Find great ideas, instructions & all the supplies you'll need at Wilton we ve got great valentine s deals on gifts, theatre, restaurants, hotels & valentine s day breaks. com perfect presents for. Sweeten up your Valentine s Day and show some love with this BIG List of fun Valentine s Day Crafts! It s time to put some love into your craft time! Treat your sweetheart to an intimate dinner for two with these decadent Valentine s Day recipes 25+ valentine s day home decor ideas. A meal to keep you cozy on a rainy day valentine's day is coming up fast, but there's still plenty of time for you to spice up your home with the spirit of love! fun valentine's day nutrition and exercise activity page promoting healthy foods for the heart. Sausage, Beans And Broccoli Rabes Soup, Italian Grilled Cheese -N- Tomato Sandwiches these activities are designed for elementary school children and can. How to Make Valentine s Day Special on a Budget celebrate your love of food this valentine s day at one of these restaurants offering specials around south africa. Love with diamonds and a five star meal is neither a necessity nor necessarily a meaningful expression of love for 10 things you didn t know about valentine s day. Show your love with special Valentine s Day recipes, romantic date night dinners, and decadent chocolaty desserts get in the mood for love with interesting facts about the sweetest holiday. Easy, kid-friendly Valentine s Day cakes, snacks and healthy meals that even picky eaters will love valentine s day main dish recipes looking for a main dish to serve up this valentine s day? try one of our favorite romantic recipes including shrimp scampi, filet. 10 Easy Valentine's Day Candy and Treats Recipes


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1940 Willys Americar - The 10-Liter Is Back
Yes, This Thang's Got A Hemi In It. But This One's A Chevy With Real Hemi Chambers.
An unbiased publication is more utopian ideal than gritty reality. True journalistic objectivity would require people to overcome the partiality inherent in human nature that has led to the emergence of Democrats, Republicans, Coke, Pepsi and just about everything else in life. Our current masthead comprises musclecar buffs, late-models guys, brand loyalists, and those who just like everything. Diverse, yes, but we'll confess that no one here exhibits a particular proclivity toward Pro Street, as we struggle to purge ballerina-pink paint jobs and the ignominy of fake blowers from our collective memories.
However, as slaves to the universal lust for horsepower and nostalgia, sometimes exceptions can be made. As we reported in the April '02 issue regarding this very car, "The typical Pro Street '40 Willys is a bit hackneyed at this point, but this made the difference: an 8-71-blown 10.0L Arias!" Owner Mike Nordahl of Willyz Replacement Parts finished it up several months ago and the results are staggering: 910 hp and 846 lb-ft on pump gas. "We could turn this baby up with a few minor changes and race gas to 1,600 hp," says Mike.
Just in case the valve covers didn't provide enough of a hint, truly appreciating what makes an Arias 10-Liter cool requires a quick history lesson. In 1975, Arias Pistons founder Nick Arias Jr. whipped up a clean-sheet big-block Chevy aimed at taking down the dominant Hemis in Top Fuel. The new block raised the camshaft 5 inches to make room for a mammoth stroke, and the motor incorporated the hemispherical-chamber cylinder heads that Nick Jr. had created a few years before. Unfortunately, its success never equalled its promise, production was very limited, and it soldiered on in drag-boat and tractor-puller applications.
Then, six years ago, Nick Arias III melted a hemi-headed Chevy in a AA/Gas Lakester at Bonneville. He asked his pops for advice on building a killer engine combo, and Nick Jr. busted out the neglected tooling from the old 10-Liter of yore. A legend was reborn, and as in decades past, the product of racing endeavors inspired a new line of street hardware with the introduction of a new all-aluminum New Century block and cylinder heads.
Then, after a customer failed to pay for a '40 Willys body/chassis package he had ordered, Nordahl adopted it for his own project. "I've seen street rods with Keith Black motors," says Mike, "but since I'd never seen one with an Arias, I decided to build one for the street."
Packing a motor of such elephantine proportions took some serious surgery. "The engine was extremely difficult to fit in this vehicle. Essentially, the car was cut open, the motor installed, and the car was reassembled around it. We cut out the entire firewall and positioned the motor so the blower scoop came out in the right place. On a Willys, the hood gets wider the farther you move back, so we had to get the setback just right. The inner fender is a removable section now, so the valve covers can come off with the motor still in the car, and we louvered it to help extract engine heat." Of course, the body pieces are all available through Willyz Replacement Parts.
So what does it run? Sadly, without a hint of safety equipment, even the most lenient safety inspector wouldn't be apt to sign Mike off with an Arias motor staring straight back at him. He says, "When people see the car, they say, 'Oh man, that thing has a top alcohol motor in it. '" Fortunately, he does have some amusing tales of marauding the streets like a hooligan. "I was out on the freeway one day with my son-in-law and pulled up next to an 18-wheeler. The driver gave me the thumbs up and my son said, 'show me what this thing's got, dad.' I dropped it down to Third and as soon as I hit the gas at 60 mph, it fried the tires and I was four car-lengths ahead of him." Considering that's with outrageous 31x18.5 Hoosiers, it's a feat that deserves big-time props.
For those who want in on the fun, Mike will build a 10-Liter any way you'd like. In fact, he's already done three just for fun. "When I build motors, it's like therapy to me. Some guys put together 2,000-piece puzzles, but I build motors." And word has it this car found Arias senior catching the bug, and there just may be big- and small-block hemi Chevy crate engines in his future.
So there you have it, just another hackneyed Pro Street '40 Willys. Although our bias does its best to ignore over-the-top offenders that lack timeslips and practicality, sometimes you can't help but make exceptions.
Quick Inspection: '40 Willys AmericarMike NordahlAlta Loma, CA
PowertrainEngine: The 604ci monster is based on an aluminum Arias New Century block, with a 4.500-inch bore and 4.750-inch stroke. A Cola crank, billet Lunati 7.100-inch rods, and forged Arias 10.0:1 pistons round out the short-block. The Chevy hemi heads have been ported by Joe Mondello, and a very mild 255/250-at-0.050 Lunati hydraulic-roller cam and Arias rockers bump the valves. Lee Performance Products (Lake Elsinore, California) hid its EFI system under the Weiand 8-71 blower. Feeding it all is an Aeromotive fuel pump, a Triangle Engineering fuel cell, and 76-lb/hr injectors. Exhaust exits through custom 2 1/4-to-2 1/2-inch stepped headers and dual Hooker mufflers. Power: A dyno-proven 910 hp and 846 lb-ft. Transmission:Rearend: The Moser 9-inch rearend carries 31-spline axles, 4.30:1 gears, and a limited-slip.
ChassisFrame: Reproduction '40 WillysSuspension: There's a Mustang II conversion up front and a four-bar setup out back. It rides way low thanks to Firestone airbags all around. The steering rack is narrowed, and a 1 1/4-inch sway bar keeps the front tied down. Brakes: Wilwood 11-inch discs are used front and rear. Wheels: Halibrand Oval Track two-piece aluminum wheels measuring 15x6 up front and 15x14 in the rear. Tires: The big 'n' littles look is accomplished with P195/60R15 BFGs up front and 31x18.5-15 Hoosier meats out back.
StyleBody: Fiberglass body pieces from DTR were modified to house the Arias 10-Liter. The grille and trim package is right out of the Willyz Replacement Parts catalog. Paint:Interior: Gray leather and tweed lines the cockpit and an Airtique A/C system cools the cabin. A Blaupunkt stereo and subwoofer drown out the rumble. Occupants sit in Cerullo seats and wear quaint lap belts. A Billet Specialties steering wheel guides the Willys down the road and VDO gauges relay the vitals.


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Dinner-time at the Crystal Palace
John Leech
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A statue of Shakespeare looks down on the members of the working classes eating dinner — perhaps the ham sandwiches advertised in another cartoon — while the base of the sculpture proclaims, "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."
No. XX in the Punch series, "Memorials of the Great Exhibition. — 1851."
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Book flights from Kochi to Doha with Qatar Airways
Discover a better way to get to your destination, with flights from Kochi to Doha with Qatar Airways providing all the services you need for comfortable and stylish air travel. Not only will you find yourself with unprecedented private seating space, but you'll be able to choose from a range of award-winning in-flight services designed to maximise your enjoyment, such as delicious cuisine and thousands of in-flight entertainment options from take-off to touchdown.
The capital of Qatar commands fine views of the Arabian Gulf and is the country's economic hub. Although the city has a long history, the modern metropolis is an ever-changing, glittering wonder of glitzy shopping malls and amazing modern architecture that astounds visitors.
Flying from Kochi
Kochi International Airport is one of India's busiest air hubs, serving nearly 6½ million passengers every year. It connects with destinations all over the world, making it one of the key exit points for southern India.
Passengers flying from Kochi with Qatar Airways will discover an airport where service is paramount, and friendly staff members go out of their way to ensure that the start of your journey is smooth and pleasant. A good selection of facilities and amenities also ensure that every need is met – from food and drink through to last-minute impulse buys and gifts.
Transportation and parking
Kochi airport has dedicated air-taxi services to and from major pilgrim destinations in Kerala as well as to cities like Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. The most common way of getting to the airport is by bus, the closest bus stations are Angamaly bus depot and Aluva Rajiv Gandhi Municipal bus station.
These usually run every 45 minutes or so, it is advisable to plan your journey carefully in advance if you intend to travel by bus. Taxis are an alternative, and can be booked in advance by your hotel to ensure you are paying the correct fare. Some parking for both short and long-term stays is available, although spaces are limited.
Arriving in Kochi
Passengers flying from Kochi with Qatar Airways depart from the International Terminal. It has three lounges in the departures section. A VIP lounge exclusively for VIPs and CIPs is located near the emigration area on the ground floor.
The Earth Lounge is one of the biggest in India, with 6,000sq Ft of facilities, with a dedicated bar, restaurant and private seating facility offering panoramic views. First class and business class passengers can also access the Firefly Terrace garden for free.
Facilities and amenities
Kochi International Airport has a good selection of retail outlets selling everything from pearls through to locally produced handicrafts, high-end luxury goods and accessories.
There are plenty of refreshment options too, ranging from sit-down restaurant meals through to on-the-go snacks. Wi-Fi is available in some areas, and full disabled support is offered for less mobile passengers.
Arriving in Doha
Book a flight to Doha with Qatar Airways and you'll be flying into the home of our airline, and the home of international travel.
This remarkable city is also developing at an incredible pace, becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in the Gulf region.
Home to the Educational City, museums, cultural attractions and much more, Doha is a surprising destination that is full of interesting sights and activities.
Dominated by its crescent-shaped bay, Doha was originally a collection of fishing and pearl-diving villages. Today, its skyline rivals that of any international destination worldwide. A flight to Doha with Qatar Airways gives you a chance to discover this fascinating city for yourself.
Tourist attractions
Doha has a wonderful selection of museums, including the Msheireb Enrichment Centre. This is a barge docked at the Doha Corniche, close to one of the city's oldest landmarks, the Sheraton Hotel. It holds exhibits that chart the country's historic background as well as its continuing plans for the future.
The Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art has recently opened and is home to a collection of modern art from across the Arab world.
The Al Koot Fort was built in 1880, and is a popular photographic stop for tourists visiting Souq Waqif – a charming traditional market and the social heart of the city. The Clock Tower is next to the Grand Mosque, and because of its hilltop position it offers panoramic views of Doha and the Corniche.
Doha Heritage Village is located along the Corniche in Al Rumeilia Park, and is based on a traditional Qatari village.
Travel considerations
Flights to Doha with Qatar Airways land at Doha International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to Doha please check the visa and passport requirements.


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Stand-alone loans that can be accompanied by parallel loans. These loans are guaranteed by groups within the community, and monitored by VFL's loan officers.
A balloon-type independent loan loan offered to assist paddy and agriculture farmers in their business.
From Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 100,000 @ 32%
A non-balloon loan to assist agriculture farmers and businesses.
From Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 300,000 @ 21%
An individual loan product for working capital and asset creation purposes for the growth and sustenance of businesses.
From Rs. 300,000 - Rs. 500,000 @ 21%
SGB (Small and Growing Business)
A loan product for individuals who have outgrown microfinance and are yet to integrate into the standard financial framework.
From Rs. 300,000 - Rs. 750,000 @ 19%
SHILPA (Educational Loan)
An independent loan offered to assist loan to assist children in their in higher level educational aspirations such as the payment of fees towards vocational training or diplomas and certificate courses
From Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 100,000 @ 19%
These loans are given to clients alongside the main loans, for child education and housing development.
Loans to assist parents in buying books, uniforms, shoes and to pay school fees at the beginning of each academic year. VFL introduced a loan product with an affordable repayment mechanism, enabling parents to fulfill their children's education related needs without having to resort to borrowing from multiple sources.
From Rs. 5,000 - Rs. 15,000 @ 12%
A loan (independent from the third loan cycle) to assist children in their in higher level educational aspirations such as the payment of fees towards vocational training or diplomas and certificate courses
From Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 100,000 @ 17%
SANASUMA (Housing Improvement Loan)
With the objective of providing improved living conditions for the children of our clients, VFL introduced the 'Sanasuma' Loan. This Parallel Loan acts as an incentive, for our most loyal clients.
These loans are provided to clients as a result of collaborative projects with World Vision Lanka (WVL).
PROFEED - Promoting Farming Enterprises in Dairy
This project promotes rural dairy farming enterprises. WVL provides the technical know-how and skills development training equipping farmers with the knowledge to efficiently run a hygienic dairy farm. VFL steps in at this juncture to provide the financial support to purchase cattle or renovate/construct a cattle shed.
ARISE - Financial Solutions Beyond Micro-Level
A VFL and World Vision Australia collaborated Small and Growing Business (SGB) project that provides financial solutions to borrowers who have gone beyond the micro-level and in the transitional stage between microfinance and formal financial solutions. The project is currently implemented in the North Western and Western provinces
HOMES NOT HOUSES - Financial Support for Development Projects
A VisionFund Lanka and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka project focused on 'Building a Sustainable Future Together' aims to bridge the gap between relief, rehabilitation and development for resilient and secure communities in the North and East. . VFL overlooks the microfinance component in the provinces.
RIWASH - Rural Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Building Roofs for Families
An integrated project with WVL, Wattawalla Plantations and VFL, the project aims to provide better living facilities for up-country plantation communities. Wattawalla Plantations provides the land, while WVL builds the house and VFL provides a loan to put up the roof. To ensure that the repayment installments are not burdensome to clients, an extended repayment period is given.
Shop owners are provided with a loan to purchase goods related to sanitation, thereby increasing access to instruments that enable plantation communities to maintain better sanitary standards.
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By KEN W. PURDY In the eighty-five years the automobile has been with us, about 4,100 makes have been offered for sale, They have ranged from the Abadal, made in Bar-celona in 1913, to the Zwickau, which had a run of three years in Germany beginning in 1956. There have been cars powered by compressed air, kerosene, steam, electricity and clock-work springs. They have run on two wheels, three, four, six and eight, and they have carried bodies ranging from a platform of hickory slats to hand-formed aluminum dotted with 18-karat gold stars on the outside, raw silk and ebony within. As recently as the 1930s the choice of a new car was complicated by the number of makes available, many of them unique, quite distinct from all others. It's easier today, when we find four major manufacturers in the United States and only six in Germany, where the automobile was invented. Never-theless, the number of models avail-able in domestic and imported cars, and the tremendous range of optional equipment, can sometimes make it seem as if there were still 4,100 to choose from. Too often today's buyer has a ten-dency to select a car on little more than whim. He buys a Stugmobile station wagon because the man next door claims to have run one for three years with almost no maintenance ex-pense. Or he gets a Frattistat hardtop because his wife is mad about it for unexplained reasons, and besides she reminds him that last time he promised that she could choose their next car. The only logical way to buy a car is in consideration of the specialized use to which it will be put. The man who's going to tour Europe, no ex-pense barred, and wants to take full advantage of the limit-free autobahnen and autostrada is in the market for one of the great 150 mph gran turismo cars; Ferrari, Corvette, Maserati, Lam-borghini, Aston-Martin. Jensen. At the other end of the stick, the oil com-pany engineer who's just been trans-ferred to Alaska may need a Jeep or living with a Land Rover, complete with a winch with which he can haul it out of any-thing it gets stuck in. The chairman of the board of a corporation who con-stantly entertains VIPs may specify a Cadillac Fleetwood or a Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman and at the same time order a stripped small car for his son's senior year at college. Most of us fall into the middle of the spectrum: we don't need an 518,500 Ferrari or a four-wheel-drive Jeep. The common situation is prob-ably that of the professional man in the early stage of his career who needs a good car for his wife, one in which she can reliably chauffeur the children around, run the household errands and take an occasional 100-mile trip, and, for himself, something a little less utilitarian, something with more style, but still reliable and eco-nomical. The automobile industry is in a tre-mendous state of flux today because of the intrusion, the violent intrusion one might almost say, of three factors that simply did not exist in public consciousness before World War II: safety, size and pollution. Pollution is in the hands of the fed-eral government and the manufactur-ers. We know that if the internal com-bustion engine isn't largely pollutant free within the next decade, it will be replaced by another form of prime mover, but at the moment the i.e. en-gine is all we have. (However, ! sus-pect that the Lear steam turbine is going to be significant.) As for size, that's a matter of eco-nomics. The big car has a higher initial cost than a small car, a higher maintenance cost, burns premium gasoline and more of it. it offers more protection to occupants in a crash-provided their seat belts are fastened, of course—but a small car. well driven, is better able to avoid certain types of accidents through sheer performance. Federal safety standards are gradu-ally relieving the consumer of the ne-cessity of assaying every car sepa-rately. Major safety design features-collapsible steering posts, burst proof door latches, head rests and so on— are standard now, but there are still areas that repay individual attention, All rear-engine automobiles, for ex-ample, have a tendency to instability in crosswinds and to oversteer, or rear-end skid, in hard corners. (On European highways the warning sign Sidewinds! is common,) I usually recommend against rear-engine cars for women drivers for this reason. Placement of controls is important. One U.S. luxury car has a windshield-wiper switch so small, and so awk-wardly placed, that most owners take their eyes off the road to use it. It seems a small matter until you realize
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Living with your car: Safety, cost and care
Purdy, Ken W.
Automobiles -- Maintenance and repair
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Just to clarify; each category is run as a separate, independent series. And each tournament is run as a tournament in its own right, you don't need to join the series for the long haul to play.
I am starting a series of bracket tournaments based on the schedule of the FIM Motorcycle Grand Prix circuit.
There are four categories: MotoGP (Quads), Moto2 (trips), 125cc (dubs) and superbike (singles). Each will consist of 18 races, all played as individual tournaments.
The four overall scoreboards will be updated here, and there will be a GA medal and one year of premium as price for the winners. In the team categories the one year of premium will have to be divided among the team-members (in any way the team chooses). (The GA medals are awarded on the condition that all 18 tournaments in that category are successfully completed.)
Each tournament will be in sign-ups for two weeks, there will be no limitation on how many can sign up. We will use a qualifying round to narrow the number down to one that fits into a bracket.
In the qualifying round all winners go through to the tournament. While the losers will be ordered by how many rounds their game lasted, the more rounds the better.
For the team categories, the team has to be identical in all tournaments for it to accumulate points. If any one player is replaced between tournaments, the team will have to start at the bottom of the scoreboard.


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