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Miss International & Miss Intercontinental UK 2015, and our first World Supermodel UK, were announced this weekend!
Our top 20 finalists and top 10 finalists were all amazing. It was such a tough competition, and so difficult to only crown 5 winners!
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Jade Foulkes, Anya Gould, Lauren Mcleod, Siana Hemmings, Kia Owens, Sophie Loudon, Sophie Gilmour, Nadia King, Joanna Johnson, Ashley Crane, Marra Louise Murphy, Rachel Altenburgh, Sinead Thompson, Taylor Stringfellow, Luisa burton, Sharon gaffka, Sarah Davies, Sarah-Jane Evans, Nicole Cox, Zara Ramsay-Nortley.
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Our Winners
Miss International UK 2015 – Sophie Loudon
Miss Intercontinental England 2015 – Anya Gould
Miss Intercontinental Scotland 2015- Rachel Altenburg
Miss Intercontinental Wales 2015 – Sarah-Jayne Evans
World Supermodel UK 2015 – Joanna Johnson
What amazing girls! We are so proud and excited for each of them to embark on this amazing new chapter of their lives! We know they are just going to have the best year and continue to make us so proud!
Congratulations girls!!
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Lots and lots of good news lately. First, we (and by we I mean me, my awesome graduate assistant, and a host of dedicated Asian Pacific American librarians) have been working super hard on the ALA Family Literacy Focus APALA children's literature bibliography! It's coming along pretty well, and I'm excited to see our final product.
Second, APALA has announced the winners of the 2010 APALA Literature Awards! The official announcement is posted at the ALA website. Congratulations to the winners! Tofu Quilt is my personal favorite 🙂 Yay for literacy!
And third, today I gave a presentation at my university's first Scholars' Circle, an event where faculty are invited to share their research projects. I was totally nervous because it was the first time I've shared my dissertation research with the larger faculty, but I got great feedback and made some good connections.
All in all, it's been a great week. I love my job.
Paper Tigers just announced a new initiative called Spirit of Paper Tigers; the purpose is to "donate a selection of books which reflect the aims of PaperTigers, putting them into the hands of children in areas of need in different parts of the world." The website states,
Many organizations are doing excellent work in getting books to children through schools and libraries in areas of need, and our efforts are not intended to replicate their work. The specific focus of this SPT project is to select a set of books published each year because their content, focus, and outreach express the goals of reading and literacy, as well as encouraging curiosity among young people about the world around them.
The central criterion in the mind of the selection panel was to give special recognition to books that, in addition to meeting conventional standards for excellence, will also contribute to PaperTigers' broader aims of bridging cultures and opening minds, and of promoting greater understanding and empathy among young people from different backgrounds, countries, and ethnicities. Another criterion was that books selected had to be in English, or bilingual publications where one of the two languages is English.
This initiative sounds much better than the People of Color reading challenge that Dr. Debbie Reese blogged about recently (first and second post). The folks over at POC are trying to encourage readers to read more works by or about people of color. Although well intentioned, this doesn't sit well with me because it seems like a hasty, easy way to get people to read more stories "about" people of color, but with less of a critical eye regarding accuracy or appropriation. Interestingly, the POC folks responded to Dr. Reese in their own post. I guess we'll see what happens.
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CreBs – the curiously named* but totally awesome slideshow wallpaper generator for Ubuntu – has gotten itself a PPA, making installation of this must-have app a breeze.
Crebs has also undergone a few fixes and tweaks since we last waxed lyrical about it, improving various UI elements, adding some icons to buttons & showing some desktop sexy via notify-osd upon successful creation of a new background set.
Crebs also allows for the re-importing of saved slideshows, meaning you can add, edit or revamps any existing ones you have created.
Install Crebs in Ubuntu
- sudo add-apt-repository ppa:crebs/ppa
- sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install crebs
You can proceed to run Crebs from via System > Preferences > 'Create Background Slideshow'
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Upcut, Downcut Or Compression Tools
I understand that compression is the recommended tool type but at double the price are they really worth it? Any advice would be appreciated.
Forum Responses
From the original questioner:
Thanks for the feedback. The reason I'm asking is that when using a hand based router on double sided material, this chipping does not seem to be a problem.
From contributor B:
As contributor A said, use a compression bit to do through cuts on double-sided material. This bit produces chip free cuts on both sides. Use a down shear bit for cutting dados, rabbets, pockets, etc. This will leave the top surface chip free (a compression will most likely chip the top surface).
From contributor A:
You need to check the length of the upcut on a compression bit. The dado needs to be deeper than the upcut to get a chip free dado. What I usually forget is to make the first pass deep enough on a multiple depth cut. There are bits (mortising compression) that have a smaller upcut than a standard compression spiral.
From contributor B:
You also need to check the upcut length of a compression bit to ensure that it is not higher than the thickness of the thru-cut, otherwise it will chip the top of the material.
From the original questioner:
Thanks for all this information - it will save me a fortune in stock and experimentation.
From contributor C:
Are compression tools or any solid carbide tools really worth it? Not if you are running them incorrectly. On a CNC a carbide tipped tool will do the job, but at slower feed speeds and more tool changes. With a solid carbide tool, it will last a minimum of 4 times longer and increase feed speeds also by the much if not more, with a superior edge finish. If you are using a hand held router solid carbide is probably not the way to go, as you will not realize the benefits.
Here's a little story. 15 years ago I was hired as a consultant to decrease cycle times at a very large furniture mfg. The tooling we designed reduced not only their cycle times by 70%, but reduced their need to sand the parts. The sanding dept. had 240+ employees. The company decided against this as it would put a few hundred people out of work, (it could have deployed these people to assembly or other positions) and their brothers, sisters, etc. would have been out of a job. Since then the company has closed numerous plants, let people go and are importing their parts from China. Over 60% of firms using a CNC are not utilizing them as were intended.
From contributor A:
My limitation for router speed is based on vacuum holddown more than anything else. I can't go as fast as a solid carbide should be run without moving parts, so I use the carbide tipped at a slower speed.
From contributor D:
Yes, the compressions are worth it if you are running the correct feeds and speeds. Keep in mind also that the collets are just as important.
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NB, starts 15 minutes later than usual, 11.30 pm
The Mozambique group Massukos, with four songs recorded in the studio at Broadcasting House, and Orchestra Baobab with three recorded live on the Radio 3 Stage at WOMAD on Sunday evening. [Strictly speaking, not the entire Orchestra Baobab line-up, but six members making a remarkably full sound.]
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Radio debut by Les Triaboliques
Ben Mandelson, Lu Edmunds and Justin Adams, play four songs and also take part in a four-hander conversation with records. [Plus one song performed by Sa Dingding without the Andrew Lloyd-Webber production approach, proving what a good singer she is.]


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I'm a few days late getting this posted, however I got it up none the less.
This Betsey Johnson quote is so great, and so true. I say wear some bright colors, find great statement necklaces. Wear pieces that make you smile!
No seriously, this is pretty much my life. I *need* this shirt.
Here we go again Bachelorette Fans, let's just jump right into this week's "fun".
We return back to Shawn confronting Nick about being….Nick. Oh, I mean, he says he is manipulative, arrogant, and cocky. He says that if Kaitlyn ends up with Nick at the end, he's fine with that because that means they weren't mean to be.
Nick tried to throw back the whole "eskimo brother" issue. (For those who don't know what "eskimo brother" means, it's the ridiculous term used for guys who have slept with the same girl. The term can be used for females as well, you use sisters instead.)
The alleged situation Nick is trying to bring up, is he thinks Shawn was "bragging" about bring that with a country singer. Shawn says he wasn't bragging, and the conversation basically just ends. (You know I'll only cover important things.)
Ben will be having his date with Kaitlyn, she says he is, "Ridiculously hot." And I am pretty sure that's all she thinks/cares about. She also says that he can tell he isn't a player, and I am wondering if he thinks this of her. (Keep in mind he doesn't know she slepted with Nick.)
The two go on a horse back ride, and Ben asks his horse to make a good impression. I think the horse has better chance at finding love on this date.
They feed some donkeys and then have to drop the bucket and run when the donkey's won't leave them alone. They saddle back up and ride over to a picnic next to a lake that looks on to a castle. (Again, I'm pretty sure there is only alcohol in the basket.)
Ben says that he gets more am excited to see her, and is getting more comfortable. He also shares that he is falling in love with her. Basically, he says he wants to dive in and start a life with her.
That night they have "dinner" at the castle. (I'm pretty sure at this point that the food on the table is fake.) Ben recounts their time together in a toast. He is excited about this experience with her, and also shares that he had his 26th birthday during the show. Kaitlyn is older, and he doesn't think of it as an issue.
She says that he is a sweet and mature person, but doesn't tell him about Nick. They both think that time together gets better every time. Ben says that she is always happen, she says it is because of him.
She hands him "the card", and says that spending the night is a big step in a relationship. She wants him to be 110% sure. (110…..really? Let's just not.)
He comments that he hates the other guys in this, but love spending time with her, and she is someone he can see himself with. He is excited about the fantasy suite and says, "Best sleep over ever!"
Kaitlyn says her feelings for Ben are getting stronger.
They liked waking up together in the morning, they had a fun night, and she didn't want to say goodbye to him. She also says that she didn't expect to fall in love with him. (She says this in a way that hints at maybe she was hoping for something to go wrong so it would be easier to send him home.)
Shawn arrives for his date with Kaitlyn, and is presented with a present. He opens it to find a bright pink polo shirt, like you guys, this is PINK! (So naturally, I like it.) They will be golfing, abs he is very excited about it.
The polo gets paired with bright royal blue pants. Stop, I love these colors together. Such great styling.
Shawn wants to make a bet before they play. Kaitlyn says if she wins, she gets what she wants; and if he wins, she gets what she wants. Shawn laughs and agrees. Shawn is also very good and teeing off and driving the ball.
They enjoy playing a few holes, then Kaitlyn says she wants to play "Truth or Dare". Shawn picks dare, and of course, she tells him he has to stream the golf course.
She says he can keep his socks on, and use his "little glove" to cover himself. (Well there goes his confidence.) She quickly says "Big! Big glove!" and he agrees to do it. While stripping down we see he's wearing, what looks like, black running pants under his golf pants. That doesn't look uncomfortable.
Ah yes, Shawn got his own "black box" and from what we could see, he looks pretty good naked. While he is making a putt, Kaitlyn steals his clothes and runs away. Well, better grab your little glove, Shawn.
During the "dinner" portion, (at this point, I am sure all the food is fake) Shawn shares he enjoyed laughing with her.
Kaitlyn starts off with the ol', "I hate to bring this up, but…" and brings up Shawn's hatred for Nick. Because this is what every guy wants to do on a relationship.
He shares that he talked to him, and is very honest about what he said. He finished by calling Nick a smooth talker. Then it's Kaitlyn's turn. She shares what Nick had to say about him, and Shawn gets REALLY fired up, and says Nick is delusional.
1-on-1 with the camera that she needs to know Shawn will be a loyal husband. Gee, that's fresh coming from you, Kaitlyn. Back at their fake food dinner, Shawn says Nick acts like a 16 year old girl. "This really made a mess of things." says Kaitlyn, almost like she had no idea it was going to happen.
She feels that it would be better to talk off camera. He reads "the card" and they decide to head right to the room. (Also, did anyone else notice that Chris Harrison's hand writing changed?)
The next morning he leaves and it just doesn't look like things went that great. Shawn looks as if he is on a war path. He walks outside and oh good, look who's waiting, Nick. "What's up, Shawn?" Oh Lordy, this isn't going to end well.
Nick wants to talk to Shawn, but Shawn really isn't having it; so Nick follows him inside anyway. Nick tries to throw around a bunch of accusations, but Shawn cuts him off. He tells Nick that of his name comes out his mouth again, it won't end well. Nick quickly asks, "Are you threatening me?" (Settle down, Cornholio!)
Things get heated between the two, Shawn dominates the conversation, calling Nick a smooth talker. Shawn finishes it by telling him he doesn't want to see him, and tells him to get the f*ck out.
Nick, to the camera continues making comments about how he thinks Shawn isn't a man. He didn't know he was Kaitlyn, and felt he was "bragging" about it, and that wasn't "classy". (Really Nick, because you didn't tell the WHOLE group about your off camera time, give me a break.) Nick tries to sound like such a good guy, but just fails. Also, Nick, if you're going to keep making comments about "how to be a man", you might want to give your sister her pants back.
Rose Ceremomy Time!
Kaitlyn tries to start, but gets upset and leaves the room. She is starting to fall in love, and it's breaking her heart. She doesn't want right make the wrong choice. Once calmed down, she heads back into the room and starts again.
Nick, then Shawn, get the two roses. Ben will be going home.
Kaitlyn doesn't know how to say goodbye to Ben. She tells him that he will find a great girl, and she is frustrated it isn't here. He says it won't be easy not to see her.
She heads back in, worried about the hatred between Shawn and Nick. She gives them hugs, and then leaves them with their champagne glasses. They mill around, really awkwardly for awhile, mess with their clothes, finish their required daily dose of alcohol, and….well…really?! Are they trapped in there?! Someone release them!
Oh my gosh, okay, now we move on to "Hometowns" or better yet "Everyone just go to this hotel, we're doing it all here this year because we are way cutting back on our travel and just yeah…just go".
Nick at least was released from the room in Ireland, darn. He shares with Kaitlyn that the best part of his day was talking to her (prior to the show). He has no reservations about her, and loves her.
His family, however, was very nervous about him coming on the show again. He had his heart broken during Andi's season. A few of them tear up before Nick arrives with Kaitlyn.
His family is surprised that it is already down to two. Nick's sister talks to Kaitlyn, shares her nervous feelings about it. Nick's little sister asks Kaitlyn about Vancouver, then follows that by asking if she loves him. Kaitlyn says that she cares for him a lot.
While talking to Nick's mom, Kaitlyn focuses on the conversations they have and for how "goofy" he is. Notice she never once says anything about the "physical" side of their relationship, that we have heard about all season.
Nick's mom asks him to compare it to Andi's season. He says he was over confident, and this time he is following his heart. He says that she is great at making out. (Oh, he'll touch on the physical side, but really, just making out? Okay.) He does tear up talking about how happy he is with her; and his mom is so beautifully nervous for him.
The two head back to her room, both feel they had a great day, so they make out. Nick tells her he loves her. "Promise?" Kaitlyn asks, he says with all his heart. Nick then asks her if she wants babies someday, at least that's what I think he says. Kaitlyn doesn't question a life with Nick.
The next day it's Shawn's turn. He says that Kaitlyn HAS to get along with his family. They are excited that it is down to two.
Shawn's sister wants to know how many serious relationships she has had, and talks about how exclusive Shawn is about having girls meet the family. Kaitlyn shares about their initial attraction. Shawn's other sister wants to know about the other guy, and if she and Shawn have spoken of a future.
Shawn's sister thinks Kaitlyn is nice, and that they have different personalities that they bring out in each other.
Shawn's dad, well, he might feel different. He starts a conversation with him by starting with, "What the hell's going on? This is nuts." His Dad does ask if it has changed him, what makes her different. He barely gives him a chance to answer. Shawn, ugh Shawn, why did you do this? He tells his Dad about the off camera time in San Antonio when she told him he was the one.
Back in his room, Shawn tells Kaitlyn that he has something to get off his chest, and says he loves her. She kisses him. She tells the camera that it was overwhelming to hear. He says he was disappointed she didn't say it back, but maybe she couldn't.
Kaitlyn heads back to her room, and starts crying. She didn't think the day was going to go so well, and now feels confused. Yet again hoping for something to go wrong so she can make the "easy" choice.
Oh man, how will this all end?
I'll tell you one thing for sure, I am excited about next! MEN TELL ALL!!! Oooh yes! Finally!
Until then, be well all!!
Learning about ourselves can be both difficult and amazing. Admitting when we aren't feeling the best, is also hard, but doing so opens us up to a beautiful world of support and love.
I was thankful when a friend opened up to me, and sent me the following poem they wrote. They allowed me to share it on here, and I am sure that many of us have felt the same as they were when they wrote it.
"The Box"
I'm in a box
Feels like every day that my life is on the rocks
It's tight and constricting
So many thoughts
All of them conflicting
Who am I?
How will I be defined?
I cannot say
Not until I'm out of this bind, anyway
Someone help me! I want to scream
For I am struggling to hold on to any dream
Within the box my pain is confined
Because the box, you see, is in part my mind
Every day is a struggle
Hoping for that glimmering ray
What is wrong?
I cannot say
Not until that day
I leave the box
Here we go trying to scrape together what is left of this season.
Last week they decided to skip hometowns, for now, and have her get the group from 6 to 3, stay in Ireland and then do fantasy suite dates.
Jared, Ben, Shawn, Joe, and Nick are left. (Remember, she left Cupcake on a cliff last week.)
Ben will be getting the first date card of the night. They take a rowboat with a picnic basket in it, where Kaitlyn talks about her date with Chris (Cupcake), and that she is trying to find the guy that would feel like her husband.
They row to a private island and play hide 'n seek. I'm pretty sure the only thing in the picnic basket is wine.
He asks what she looks for in husband material, and she focuses on kissing and physical attraction.
Later they end up at a restaurant where Ben toasts to more experiences. He also shares with her that due to a relationship in his past, he doesn't feel lovable and doesn't want to be rejected. Kaitlyn says he is a very lovable person and that she is falling in love with him. He says that he is falling in love with her too.
She asks him what his thoughts are on over nights. He says that over nights don't have to be physical, and that he respects her enough to just want to talk all night.
"Are you a virgin?" Yes! She actually asked him this question! Hey, Kaitlyn, just because a guy doesn't focus solely on the physical side of a relationship, doesn't mean he isn't experienced. (And no, Ben is not a virgin.)
On the group date is Shawn, Nick, & Joe.
Shawn gets time with him first, and they talk about starting to move things forward again. He wants to get back on track, so they start kissing. Kaitlyn knows that he has trust issues, and she needs to tell him about Nick.
Too bad that Nick walks up right at that point, and she isn't able to tell him. They go off to have their 1-on-1 time, and he says that he felt good about her date. She says, "I'm a grown woman and I can do what I want." Then says she doesn't feel like she made a mistake. Even though if you go back to older episodes she says numerous times "I made a mistake."
Joe finally gets his time with her and says that he is falling for her, and that he could kiss only her for the next 60 years. She doesn't say anything…not awkward at all. She finally says that it was flattering, and that she is going to be brutally honest. She says that she doesn't feel like they are on the same page, and that she can't imagine saying goodbye to him. He's clearly upset and just says that, it's cool and it's been fun. Kaitlyn asks for a hug, and he really doesn't want to give her one. He does the "ass out" hug and walks away. Well, bye Joe.
She returns back to Nick and Shawn and tells them that she sent Joe home, and that she doesn't want to hand out the rose. She also sends Nick back to the hotel and tells Shawn that she wants to see him more later.
Nick is feeling pretty let down not getting more time. Shawn is looking forward to relaxing evening. Well, you're in for a surprise, buddy.
Kaitlyn and Shawn settle in, with alcohol, (I mean, yeah, they're going to need it), and she struggles to find the words to share what happened with Nick. She finally gets it out, and Shawn is speechless for a moment. He asks if she regrets it, and she says she has guilt. He also wants to know why she is telling him now; she just feels that it was the right thing to do. Shawn steps away to regroup and think.
When he returns he says that he is going to man up and push through. He is there for her and that she is worth it. When Shawn returns to the house, he says that there wasn't a rose, but that they had a great time.
Cocktail party time! Just kidding! Kaitlyn knows what she wants to do, is going to skip the party and jump right into the rose ceremony.
Shawn….he then asks to talk to her. He says that he had a hard time sleeping, and wants to know "why Nick"? She says that she is there to explore other relationships, and that telling Shawn that he was the one was a mistake. She likes his honesty, but needs to figure things out on her own, and that she doesn't think he trusts her.
They go back in, and he accepts the rose.
Ben gets the next rose…wait what?
Nick gets the last rose. I threw my pen.
Kaitlyn will be sending Jared home. I was actually very surprised by this, maybe it was because of his beard? He was so kind to her, and offered his jacket to her when they went outside. She starts crying, and he says it is hard to say goodbye to her, and that he is going to miss her.
The next day starts the overnight, Fantasy Suite dates. Nick will get the first one. Blah.
They wander around and go into a cathedral, she's starting to maybe see that she has more than just a physical connection with him. They then go into a pub for a drink, chat with some locals, and make a toast.
That evening, Kaitlyn and Nick settle in at an old jail to, well, not eat, we all know that. They start talking about the guys, and Nick says he doesn't respect one guy. He goes on to make personal remarks (something about Eskimo brothers), then tries to just move on to another conversation. She stops him and he says that it is Shawn, and that all the guys in the house say he's the front runner. From my stand point, this was really manipulative of him.
Kaitlyn hands him "the envelope", and asks what he thinks after it's read. He says he wants to wake up next to her, then promptly asks if she has the key. Little eager?!
She leads him to another part of the jail, and they open a cellar door to reveal two little mats on the group, in a damp little room. She finally tells him that it's a joke. Nick says, "Alright, I can do this wherever." Yeah, we bet you can.
Their real room is at the Fota Island Resort. He tells Kaitlyn that he is falling in love with her, more and more every moment.
The next morning, we see them eating! She says that they sat on the couch, ate chocolate and talked a lot.
Nick heads back to his room, and Shawn arrives. Shawn says that he doesn't want to talk about Nick behind his back like the other guys. Shawn really lays into him, calls him "arrogant" and "manipulative". Nick tries to call him the same. Shawn tells Nick that he is a shitty person. It looks like it is getting pretty heated.
We'll see next week, how it all ends.
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I'll whip one of these up after a good, long run to replenish my body. It's chocked full of protein and tastes like a treat!
Whip It Up:
3/4 – 1 cup Crushed Ice
1 tbls Mini-Chocolate Chips (I use Nestle Toll House brand)
1 1/2 – 2 tbls Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
1 tbls Natural Peanut Butter (creamy, I use Jif Natural)
3/4 – 1 cup Milk (I use 1%)
Place that in your Ninja Blender (or whatever blender you own) in the order above, blend until smooth and enjoy! No really, like ENJOY! Mmm…so tasty!
I use a Nutri Ninja Blender that has the single serve cup. I LOVE this blender and highly recommend it!
Okay, so I love black maxi dresses, and my jean jacket. The best part? They go together beautifully!
This is such an easy look to put together and can be worn to work, out for a girls night, and is also a great date night outfit!
Get the look:
Black Maxi – Liz Lange for Target
Jean Jacket – Old Navy
Brown Belt – Versona
I finished off the look with a pair of brown sandals, my every day jewelry (Tiffany & Co. necklace and bracelet), and bling stud earrings.


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Equestria LA online registration is live!
We know you've been waiting in anticipation for this because our inboxes are full of emails asking about it—Equestria LA is proud to announce that online registration is now available! Our registration team, who has been working non-stop over the past weeks to make sure our system is fully functional, has finally given us the "all systems go."
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Here we are again; ready to eat, drink, and tweet the Oscars. Oh, and I guess complain. Honestly, I have nothing to complain about with this year's nominees. Of all the Best Picture nominees, I only saw three, but they are all vital contenders. For Best Picture? Eh, maybe American Hustle. In fact, the BP race is going to be a photo finish. I still think 'Hustle' has a really good chance. Insiders seem to think 12 Years a Slave still has enough momentum, and throw Gravity into the mix, since Alfonso Cuaron is pretty much guaranteed Best Director at this point. I didn't see it, so I can't form an honest opinion. However, it might be one of those years where Best Picture and Best Director won't be the same. Don't even get me started on Brokeback Mountain losing to Crash.
This also might be the first year in a long time where all of the acting wins are secured, except for Best Supporting Actress. I know she's young, and this is her THIRD nomination, but I will be surprised if Jennifer Lawrence doesn't win. Yep, possible back-to-back wins for our Kentucky gal. Her biggest competition is 12 Years a Slave nominee Lupita Nyong'o. Again, I did not see 12 Years a Slave, it seems like it was released a really long time ago, which is why I think its chances to win big have been diminished, including winning Best Picture.
The only other nominated Best Pictures I saw were Dallas Buyers Club and The Wolf of Wall Street, both good, yet, they won't win BP, unless there is a big upset brewing somewhere. Both Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto are locks for Actor and Supporting Actor. But could Leo sneak in there? Eh, maybe, but doubtful. I didn't see Blue Jasmine, but all the predictors seems to think Cate Blanchett will win her second Oscar amidst all the controversy surrounding writer/director Woody Allen. What will say? More importantly, what will Ronan Farrow and Mia Farrow say? By the way…
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Step 1Combine salt and water in a large mixing bowl and stir to dissolve the salt. Add ice. Set the brine aside while you prepare the fish.
Step 2Cut the fish into 2 1/2-inch wide by 1-inch thick strips along the length of the fillet. (After brining, you'll cut the fish into cooking portions). Be sure to use the sharpest knife in the drawer for this and work slowly and carefully. Remove the blood line from the skin side of the fillets. Place the fillets in the brine and leave for 1 hour.
Step 3Remove the fish from the brine, dip briefly in salt-free ice water and dry it thoroughly with paper towels. Lay the fillets out flat on parchment-lined baking sheets and refrigerate, unwrapped, for a minimum of 4 hours.
Step 4Cut the fillets into 5- to 6-ounce portions, and prepare as you wish.
Step 5To grill the halibut, heat the grill over medium-high heat until hot and clean it well with a wire brush. Brush both sides of the fish with a very thin coating of mayonnaise and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
Step 6Just before putting the fish on the grill, wipe down the grate with an old rag that has been briefly dipped in cooking oil. Place the fish on the grill and, after a minute or so, turn the fillets at a 45-degree angle to mark them. After another minute, flip the fillets. Cook for 2 more minutes. The flesh should yield to gentle pressure when pressed (you can also use a cake tester to test the doneness of the fillet; when the fish is properly cooked, a cake tester will pass through with only gentle resistance).
Step 7Remove the fish to rest, preferably on a rack, for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 1Prepare the vinaigrette. Place the mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic in a mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and give it a good shake. This will dissolve the salt and the sugar. Remove the cap, add the oil, relace the cap and shake again. This will yield about 1 1/3 cups of creamy, well-emulsified vinaigrette, more than will be required for the recipe (the remainder can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for at least 1 week).
Step 2Blanch the green beans briefly in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water and cook just until the color brightens, about 1 minute. Remove to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry.
Step 3Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a large serving platter. Depending on the shape of the tomatoes, you may want to cut some into wedges and others may look better sliced. Season the tomatoes with Maldon salt and a few turns of freshly milled black pepper. Sprinkle the tomatoes with the chopped shallots and distribute half the green and opal basil, parsley and tarragon evenly over the tomatoes. This should be done one-half hour before you are ready to serve your guests.
Step 4Just before the fish is ready, shake the vinaigrette again to re-emulsify, and drizzle one-fourth of it over the tomatoes. Place the cooked and drained haricots vert in a mixing bowl and toss them with enough vinaigrette to coat them well and season with salt and pepper. Scatter a layer of beans over the tomatoes.
Step 5Place the grilled halibut on top of the tomatoes and the beans. Drizzle the halibut with more vinaigrette and scatter over the remainder of the dressed beans. Distribute the remaing herbs over it all. Pass the remaining vinaigrette at the table.


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1. What did you do in 2016 that you'd never done before? Travelled to Bali. My brother and his wife visit a lot and have connections in Bali, so Lee and I packed up the kids and accompanied my brother's family on a visit. We had a great time that included shopping, eating and drinking, but being us we also visited the museum and drove into the forests and saw waterfalls and climbed hundreds of steps and just had the best time.
2. Did you achieve your goals for the year, and will you make more for next year? Our goal was to move house and get Connor back into the school system. Well, we moved house and we did get Connor back into the system, but the latter was a total failure and he's back homeschooling with me. I blame the Education Department fully as it is their tolerance of bullying that made it impossible for Connor to receive the education he deserves.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Not that I recall.
4. Did anyone close to you die? My cousin Andrew died of DVT days after returning from Nepal. It was a shock that that really shook our entire family. He was only 51 and was the first of the cousins to go.
5. What countries did you visit? Bali.
6. What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015? A degree in English and Creative Writing. 3 units to go and I'm there.
7. What dates from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? I can't single out a particular date but 2015 will always be the year that life started to get better for our family.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? It has been a year of achievements for me. I went overseas, I got through 5 units with High Distinctions in 2 and Distinctions in the rest, I helped Connor finish Year 5, I lost 16 kg and was offered a job with Weight Watchers.
9. What was your biggest failure? Cementing my relationship with my brother. I want to be close to him, but I somehow fail in this year after year.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Oh my Lordy, yes. It was bad enough having chest infection after chest infection, but to make it worse, 10 weeks ago I took a fall that completely tore 1, possibly 2, ligaments in my left ankle. I still can't walk take more than 3000 steps in a day without experiencing pain. I'm waiting for an operation to reconnect the ligaments but we're looking at 3 to 6 months before that will happen.
However, I would go through it all again if it meant Connor never suffered from Rumination Syndrome ever again.
11. What was the best thing you bought? Weight Watchers membership? Tickets to Bali? My Pandora bracelet that continues to acquire charms as celebrations of my achievements? All of these are because we sold our old house and bought the one we now live in, so I'd say the house.
12. Whose behaviour merited celebration? Everyone around me has been amazing this year. Lee has taken his own weight loss journey seriously and has created an exercise programme for himself that has seen him lose weight and gain strength. Erin has started High School with a brand new group of friends and is now achieving extremely high marks. Connor made the decision to be homeschooled again and has made the most of the situation, Aiden is continuing his university and has created a stable home-life for himself and Rachel, Cassie is doing really well as a single mother and Blake has faced his problems in a positive way. I am proud of my family and all they're currently achieving.
13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed? I received a comment on a post I made about my depression that left me feeling attacked and confused. So, I withdrew my secondary family for a while. I still feel rather wounded by their attitude, but time has a habit of healing wounds, so who knows?
14. Where did most of your money go? The mortgage, which is to be expected. For once, however, we actually seem to be saving money and have managed to save up for two holidays within the past 12 months.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Bali. It was a great opportunity that helped Lee and I face a few issues and take action on them. I dealt with my depression, I stopped drinking, I lost weight, I focussed on my changing relationship with my children and I came back to my studies with vigour. I will always be grateful to my brother and his family for giving us the opportunity and the space to reconnect.
16. What song will always remind you of 2015? Maybe Budapest, because it's my current jam. There's a line in it there goes "for you, oh for you, I'd leave it all." No matter what problems I've dealt with this year (chest infection, torn ankle, juggling uni with Connor's schooling) I'd do them all again just to keep Connor safe. It feels like I'm constantly bargaining with God, ie "You look after Connor and I'll accept whatever life throws at me next." I know God doesn't cause our problems (Time and unforeseen circumstances befall us all) but I do believe He helps me bear up under the strain and I will bear them as long as Connor is safe.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you: i. happier or sadder? ii. thinner or fatter? iii. richer or poorer? This has been a wonderful year for me. Yes, I've destroyed my ankle and yes, I continue to take medication for my chest and yes, some of my relationships are strained, but I am happier this year than I have ever been. Last year was marked by a deep depression that did not shift until April this year. My trip to Bali and my conversion to being a Mormon helped me confront some of the problems of my past and helped me reassess what I wanted from my present and my future. My depression and the way I dealt with it upset some people, and they're very scarce in my life right now, but I remain hopeful that a reconnection will occur. I do weight less than I did at the beginning of the year and I feel more in control of my life as a result. Finally, selling our house removed a financial millstone that was slowing drowning us. Moving to this house released us from that burden. No, we're not rich, but we definitely have enough money to live on plus a little left over for emergencies and savings.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Blogging. I really let it go this year and I find I've missed recording significant elements of my life. I've had a great year, but it's been recorded in the snippets I place on Facebook which may make it more of a conversation, but also makes it less of a record.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? I wish I'd stopped seeking approval from my secondary family. Either they love me or they don't. Nothing I do or say is going to change that. I was significantly hurt by my parents when I was a child, so all my life I've sought approval from my siblings, my cousins, my aunties and my uncles, my nieces and my nephews. Now, I realise that I'm okay without it. Yesterday I attended a family event and I didn't give in to the stress of not fitting in. I just enjoyed the moment as it stood. I do love my secondary family, but for the first time I actually allowed myself to just be in their company without feeling the need to prove that I belonged with them.
Actually, I've just reread this paragraph and I've come to the realisation that this is the year where I stopped seeking approval.
20. How did you spend Christmas? The good thing about converting from being a Jehovah's Witness to a Mormon is the reclaiming of Christmas. Plus, I'm so new to the experience, we get to invent our own traditions. Because I've never really celebrated before, the kids have always spent Christmas Eve with their grandparents and woken up with them. This year I put my foot down and demanded they spend it with us. Last Tuesday we held a Secret Santa where we all drew out the name of a person. One by one we walked into Elizabeth's Bookshop (Perth's biggest second-hand bookshop) and bought for our person. On Christmas morning we put together a cheese platter, and opened our book-gifts. Then we spent the afternoon reading. It was the best day of the year.
On Christmas morning we woke up and opened the rest of our presents. We spent breakfast together, then at 9am the kids went off with their grandparents. At the time of writing they still haven't returned.
21. Who did you meet for the first time? In March of this year I walked into Baldivis Ward and met a whole church filled with Mormons. They have welcomed me with open arms and I'm grateful for their place in my life.
However, I'm grateful to those people who have remained my friends during this time. Sure, I do things a little differently now, but they still love me no matter how I spend my Sundays and their ongoing friendship means the world to me.
22. Did you fall in love in 2015? Every year I look for a witty way of professing my love for Lee. So, let's just say Lee, shall we? I love Lee completely and utterly.
23. What was your favourite TV program? Much debate has gone on in the Batthouse this week as we've contemplated the length and breadth of this question. Dr Who gave us its best season to date and deserves an acknowledgement. The Flash was an unexpected treasure that brought the family together in discussion as we tried to work out the truth about Dr Wells. There's a series of documentaries on ESPN called "30 for 30" that introduced me to the complex world of American sports stars and the lives they inhabit, ad which has led me into a love of college football. Lee and I became engrossed with both Blacklist and True Detective, both of which entertained us with their intelligent plots, characters and twists. Any of these could be said to be my favourite, so I find it impossible to pick just one.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? Not a hater.
25. What was the best book you read? This is so difficult. I read a lot this year, but everything that stands out in my mind is either a play, a poem or a text book.
However, a week ago I sat up until 2am reading a novel called Getting over Mr Right by Chrissie Manby. It wasn't deep or meaningful. Honestly, in a year filled with Shakespeare and John Donne and Lisa Hopkins, this was escapist chick-lit in its most distilled form. And I loved it.
Let me also add my nominee for 'worst book' – Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke. I didn't not like it, Sam I Am. I did not like it at all.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? Remember the good old days when a song would come on the radio that somehow managed to capture the feeling of the time/space you were in? I do. I think I was about 18 then. Now I'm 46 and I don't really set my life against a backdrop of music. I didn't really discover any new sounds or new acts. Instead, I allowed myself to be pulled along in Lee's and Erin's wake and music sort of happened around me.
27. What was your favourite film of this year? Again, the list is long for this. I enjoyed so many movies, including Julius Caesar (with Marlon Brando), Jurassic World, Antman, Terminator Umpty-Billion, Predestination, Gone Girl, John Carter, Big Hero 6, Inside Out, The Force Awakens and Suffragette. However, if I had to choose one favourite it would be What We Do In the Shadows, an insane arthouse vampire movie filmed in New Zealand. And Everest. And Stardust. Yes, those 3 were my favourite movies.
28. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I was 46 and I was in the middle of a raging chest infection that had me feeling rather weak and sick, so I don't think we did a lot. I know Lee, the littlies and I went to The Silver Tree for dinner and Lee surprised me with a cake, but I don't think we stayed very long.
29. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? I am really satisfied with this year. I love my family, I love my life, I love my God and I love the way everything has come together. I have a lot to be grateful for, so I'm not going to ask for more.
30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015? Smaller clothes for my smaller frame. I went from a size 14/16 to a size 10 and I was even able to put on some of Erin's clothes.
31. What kept you sane? My spiritual beliefs brought a peace to my life that had been missing for a number of years. After a dreadful year of depression, the stability of belonging to a religious community helped me find direction.
Bali also helped me regain some sense of forward momentum, if only because it helped me make the decision to quit drinking. According to my family, I really am happier without alcohol.
32. What political issue stirred you the most? The refugee situation. I feel ashamed by our government's policies towards people in need.
33. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015. My most valuable life lesson is that I really am awesome. I have achieved so much this year, and often whilst sick or in pain.
34. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. "I know you can't become, if you only say what you should have done, so I missed a million miles of fun." Steal My Sunshine - Len.
The best years of my life are the ones where I have acted on the things I've talked about doing. Last year was a talking year, this year was a doing year, and I'm a million times happier.


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Then, once we had the tap cover off, we began to see exactly what we were going to have to deal with
So, drywall behind the surround… Who knew? As near as we can tell, this meant that there was a previous tub surround installed, a significantly shorter one, and when it was removed they just put drywall in and mounted the new surround to it. Guess that's how it was done in the 80s…
The back piece of the surround was incredibly heavy, and once it was down we could see…
where the taps had been leaking…
Fortunately, since none of us could lift and maneuver that huge piece of faux marble, we found that it was also very brittle and easily smashable.
The old vanity, with its banjo top, GONE!
Who knows what evil lurks behind the drywall?!? This was how the AC wiring for the light switch and fan was run, which of course meant that, unless we moved it, we couldn't flip the tub around like we'd planned
The new bathroom window! We're thinking of keeping this, since it makes it so much easier to pass things to people going down the stairs..
How many houses today come with custom, monogrammed lumber? Old growth forest, baby!
But we sure have a lot of drywall left!
Just have to pull all the nails, tidy up a bit and we're ready for the plumber!


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The Roaring 20's brought economic prosperity to America. Automobiles became more affordable thanks to Henry Ford's assembly line. Changing values saw conflicts over Prohibition, Science and Religion, and fear of communism surfacing after the Russian Revolution of 1917. Women became more independent and the Harlem Renaissance showcased the talents of the African American community.
Reasons for Prosperity in the 1920s
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Rent a Campervan in ScotlandPosted on: August 12, 2015
Autumn is a delightful time to rent a campervan in Scotland! From early September to early November, the countryside and city parks are decorated in hues of golds, reds and oranges amongst the velvety evergreens, turning this already fairy tale landscape into an ethereal fantasy. And since this is past the peak tourist season, it's easy to find room when you rent a campervan in Scotland- at a touring park or out in the gorgeous wilds.
Cycling, hiking and wildlife watching are at their peak in the fall, when the weather is still nice, but a bit crisp, and the trails offer more solitude than the busy summer months. This is the time of year that is perfect for sitting around a crackling campfire, drinking hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows and spending quality time together- when you choose to rent a campervan in Scotland, nothing stands between you and nature's show.
We've put together a list of some of our favourite routes to best enjoy Mother Nature's autumn display when you rent a campervan in Scotland– all within three hours' drive from Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh to Killin. Take the M90/A9 north from Edinburgh, then Old Military Road/A 822 towards Kenmore. You'll go through historic sites such as Scone and charming villages such as Aberfeldy, passing through beautifully coloured forests along the way. Stop in Kenmore at one of Scotland's oldest inns for a meal and dram- so picturesque, with delicious traditional pub fare on offer in front of a roaring woodstove. Quintessential Scotland! On to Killen, home of Dochart Falls, one of the most photographed in the country. And this time of year it's at its most beautiful.
Edinburgh to Inveraray. Rent a campervan in Scotland, then head west on the M8 from Edinburgh, hit the A82 then the A819. You'll drive through the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park, along that famous loch of song amongst a rainbow of autumn colours. As you approach Inveraray and cross the bridge, look to your right- the site of the castle surrounded by a riot of fall shades is like something out of a fantasy film!
Edinburgh to Galloway Forest Park. Take the A702 and A712 to Dumfries and Galloway. Filled with lovely, welcoming campsites and touring parks, this is one of the UK's most beloved forests. You'll see why once you catch a glimpse of its autumn palette! Breathe in the pure, crisp fall air and let the worries of the city melt away.
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r-git is an executable gem for managing multiple git repositories within a single top level directory. Fetch, pull, change branch and status commands can be easily issued across all git repositories that reside within the top level directory.
Install it by running:
$ gem install r-git
How It Works
Imagine the scenario where you have several git projects under some parent:
└── personal-projects
├── arbitary-sub-folder
│ ├── projectX (git repo)
│ ├── projectY (git repo)
└── r-git (git repo)
└── work-projects
├── repo-one (git repo)
└── repo-two (git repo)
r-git has the concepts of 'roots' in our scenario
personal-projects and
work-projects are our roots. I register these by running the following from within each folder:
$ rgit add-root
Running any of the following commands will result in that command being executed across all projects within the root:
rgit status
Status of all repositories
rgit pull
Execute git pull on all repositories
rgit fetch
Execute git fetch on all repositories
rgit checkout development
git checkout developmenton all repositories
For example: executing rgit fetch from within any folder in personal-projects will run git fetch on all repositories in that folder/root.
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Cannes 2012 Review: Lawless
Is it just me or are we all dressing like these crazy hicks down in Franklin County, Virginia in the 1930s? It's like this whole movie was sponsored by Rag & Bone with those denim shirts, khakis and construction boots. John Hillcoat's Lawless shares a very modern interpretation of Matt Bondurant's memoir, 'The Wettest County in the World,' a tale about three brothers smuggling booze throughout town. These trendy hunks are prancing around with their bad selves, beating people up with brass knuckles, wearing clothes with the price tag on (or wait, wasn't that in the 90s?).
Shia LaBoeuf couldn't have been more perfect for the role of little brother Jack Bondurant who is too much of a wuss to shoot a pig, let alone an evil puritan terrorist who kills his best friend. We all know what's going on with the bootlegging and all that, so let's focus on a boy turning into a man. On how he courts a church girl, and what he does to impress her, and how getting beat up can really knock some sense into you. If you're not already excited about watching LaBoeuf be a clumsy little teenager trying to gain respect among his brothers, get excited about the intensely violent moment where Guy Pearce kicks the living daylights out of him. He's literally crying 'Please stop, no more,' and you know that's not getting him anywhere.
There's also a guy getting tarred and feathered, there's a slitting of a throat, there's a slew of gun shots and it's all done with a tasteful charm that kind of turns you on (you know, if violence could be sexy). But beyond the violence there is a lot of comedic relief played by the leader of the pact Forrest (Tom Hardy), who believes himself to be such a badass legend, yet he can't make the first move on Jessica Chastain. I love that she isn't one of those whiney girlfriends that just fill up the screen. She literally throws the truth in his face and gets him to pull himself together. If walking down a corridor completely naked doesn't scream out 'bold woman' I don't know what else would.
This movie doesn't stop moving. There is violence on every corner, but no one is paranoid and waiting up all night for someone to attack. There is just enough comedy to release the tension, and of course, you need a happy ending to make a Western film feel all right. Whether you're going for Chastain's tits or to see Shia LaBoeuf get beat up, you'll be wildly entertained with these silly hillbilly boys.
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The state of Kerala is located at south-western peninsular tip of India. It's sandwiched between tall mountains and deep sea. Popularly generally known as God's Personal Nation, this southern state of India is a tropical paradise that offers a never-seen-earlier than enchanting view of the character. It's such a pleasant place to be that you can not stop admiring its simplicity and richness once you set out on a Kerala tour.
With a line-up featuring many of the high Italian riders of the time resembling Fabio Baldato, Michele Bartoli, Gianni Bugno, Alberto Elli, Pascal Richard, Luca Scinto and Gilberto Simoni the teamlist reads like a who's who of 1990s biking prominance.
You and your family could have a beautiful time visiting the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Park The village and canneries are preserved just as they were again in the early 1900s. Friendly guides will show you across the place and share great tales concerning the first Chinese and Japanese immigrants.
There is no such thing as a finances lodge (as we know it) in Monaco. The Lodge Alexandra proven here was once the closest factor and, due to that, it was always full. Sadly, it's now closed and will most definitely be made into apartments.
It's been six days since I've been again and I nonetheless cannot get Artwork Dubai out of my head. I haven't slept nicely. I still have the attention infection I got from the mud storms during my final days there. I still really feel kinda mindfucked. So kindly permit me to speak myself via this. Cease me if you have heard this before.
Thanks on your assist Rich! I downloaded the free Fraps but it's limited too quick to record my entire tour (2 minutes). Also, I have a large sketchup file of a downtown space (about 10 sq. metropolis blocks) and for some reason Google Earth may be very uneven when taking part in my tour. It is even uneven once I take out all the sketchup models, so it appears to be a Google Earth subject? The framerate drops to about four fps throughout some parts of the tour. It's weird too trigger I tried this on 2 completely different programs, a Macbook Pro Core 2 Duo w/4 GB RAM and 256 MB video and a Dell Core 2 Duo with 4 GB ram with 512 MB video.
I enjoyed studying all about the nocturnal creatures in your area. We have a path cam we use on our property too – it is always such enjoyable to see what animals visited while we were sleeping! Legend has it that the Citadel may very well be taken down if a hurricane was heading it's way. Not so sadly – the construction is means too difficult and heavy! I actually paid about half that so I'd check out the shop to see if yours has any left in inventory! The guest room has an hooked up bathtub, which once once more began falling aside, even before the principle lavatory did! Here's a before of the finishes we selected when the house was first constructed. North Sailing, as hospitable as they are, additional acknowledged the nation's anti-European leanings while making their offer. Good collection of wonderful locations. Thanks for this detailed guide, beautiful lens!


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We started the day with a texture pack with a design that it's different from the others and have a particular style. Dokucraft 1.8 is a pack that stopped upgrading a long time ago, but thanks to several designers textures, the project was revived and today we enjoy under the name DokuCraft, the Saga Continues 1.8.
This pack of textures has a resolution of 32x, so you need to use MC Patcher. The downloaded file will find all three versions of the pack, Light, Dark and High, we just pick one and install it….
How to install DokuCraft Texture Pack for Minecraft 1.8?
- Download MC Patcher 1.8
- Download DokuCraft Texture Pack 1.8
- Open the folder: .minecraft/resourcepacks
- Paste the donwload file to: "resourcepacks" folder.
- Run MC Patcher and paste "Patch".
- Ready!


text: DigitalWant to Talk Salaries Among Co-Workers? Just Say NoBy Vicki Salemi|April 12, 2013 ShareBy Vicki Salemi|April 12, 2013 Share Have you ever wanted to have an open discussion with colleagues about their earnings and how your own salary compares?(And if not, just go with us here on a Friday afternoon, 'k?)Caroline Ceniza-Levine, career expert and co-author of How the Fierce Handle Fear: Secrets to Succeeding in Challenging Times, told Fortune it's not such a great idea. In fact, she compared it to dating in the workplace: "You can always find examples where it's a good idea. But for the most part, it ends badly. So you have to proceed with caution." Here's why: Conversations may end badly and result in disappointment as well as lower job satisfaction. What happens if you find out your co-worker who has less tenure and/or experience is earning more money? She said you'll likely feel worse about your job, situation and your manager, too. And consider the fact that you'll still work with this person, you'll probably have animosity and resentment.To research salaries and learn more about your worth instead of dishing with cubicle mates, you can always log onto Payscale.com, Glassdoor.com and Salary.com.Also, rely on your network to do due diligence and conduct informational interviews with your network. Ask for a salary range and if the situation makes you a bit uneasy, you can start by saying, "I'm not asking what you're currently getting paid but I'm doing research to ensure I'm being paid the market rate. Would you happen to know the range for a social media manager with four years of experience in New York City?"Simply insert your occupation in the question. The more information you gather, the more powerful you will be; seeking it from co-workers isn't your only option. In fact, it's often the least pallatable one. Sharehttp://adweek.it/2l5qr9T copy Adweek Adweek


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The mission statement of the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library is to provide library services [1] to the residents of Vinton County. The mission statement includes the following roles:
As part of its mission, the library provides and promotes open access to reading, cultural, intellectual, recreational, and informational resources that foster and enrich diversity. In fulfilling this mission, the library strives to acquire materials, plan programs, and provide services that reflect an understanding and consideration of the community it serves.
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GMAC must explain thousands of potentially illegal foreclosures, says Illinois AG
Madigan sent Ally -- which, despite being rebranded in July, is still commonly referred to as GMAC Mortgage -- a letter insisting on a meeting to address concerns the company violated the state's Consumer Fraud Act by foreclosing on Illinois homeowners after questions were raised about the accuracy of court documents it filed.
An Ally employee testified in a Florida court case that he routinely signed affidavits for foreclosures and submitted them to his corporate attorneys without reviewing homeowners' loan documents, Madigan's office said. These affidavits were then filed as evidence of Ally's right to foreclose.
The employee also testified that he signed at least 10,000 affidavits a month without reviewing the underlying paperwork, and had no way of verifying the information in them.
"Families' homes are at stake here," Madigan said in a statement. "If I determine that Ally is rubber-stamping affidavits and filing them with our courts as evidence, I will take appropriate action. The law demands that lenders prove their case in foreclosure actions, and Illinois homeowners demand the same."
A Bloomberg news report earlier this week said GMAC halted evictions in 23 states, including Illinois, but GMAC insisted its filings contained no false information. An Ally spokeswoman said in an e-mail the "defect" in affidavits used to bolster support evictions was "technical," the news report said.
"The entire situation is unfortunate and regrettable and GMAC Mortgage is diligently working to resolve the situation," the e-mail said. "There was never any intent on the part of GMAC Mortgage to bypass court rules or procedures. Nor do these failures reflect any disrespect for our courts or the judicial processes."
Madigan also requested that Ally immediately provide details on the impact on Illinois homeowners of its conduct, including how many were affected by the suspension of foreclosures; the names of Illinois law firms Ally retains to pursue foreclosures; information about how these firms will implement and monitor the suspension of foreclosure lawsuits in Illinois; and the length of the suspension.
GMAC was founded in 1919 as the General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) to finance the purchase of automobiles, and ranked fourth among U.S. home mortgage lenders in the first six months of this year, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, an industry newsletter.


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