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Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2019
Below are the latest updates we have for the 2019 book:
Page 531 - The Swiss Family Treehouse attraction description accidentally contains part of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction description.
Page 686 - Transformers: The Ride 3-D is incorrectly labeled as #20 on the map. It should be #19.
Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2018
Below are the latest updates we have for the 2018 book:
D23 News
The 2018 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World had already gone to press when Disney made several major announcements including:
- The closure of Ellen's Energy Adventure at Epcot
- The closure of Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- The changes made to Mission: SPACE, including the new family-friendly green side adventures
Please check back for updates to our touring plans, FastPass+ recommendations, and maps. The touring plans on our site for subscribers reflect the current status off all attractions.
Part 1 - Planning Before You Leave Home
Page 35 - In the section titled 60 Days Before Your Trip, note that Disney resort guests can make FastPass+ reservations beginning at 7 a.m. Eastern. (The text says midnight.)
Page 36 - In the section titled 30 Days Before Your Trip, note that day guests can make FastPass+ reservations beginning at 7 a.m. Eastern. (The text says midnight.)
Page 40 - The My Disney Experience app has been updated. Along with the website, Disney offers a companion app on iTunes, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore for Android (search for "My Disney Experience"). It includes park hours, attraction operating hours and descriptions, restaurant hours with descriptions and menus, the ability to make FastPass+ and dining reservations online, GPS-based directions, counter-service meal ordering, and more. My Disney Experience is optimized for the latest phones and tablets, so some features may not be available on all devices.
Page 51 - In the section titled April, Easter's date in 2018 should be listed as April 1, 2018.
Page 53 - In the section titled November, it is insinuated that the Wine & Dine Half Marathon occurs at night. While this was once true, the race has been moved to the morning hours.
Page 54 - Epcot's "Holidays Around the World" has been renamed. It is now called "Epcot International Festival of the Holidays." The slightly reimagined event will include food booths offering seasonal dishes, a holiday scavenger hunt with Chip and Dale, and an addition to the nighttime spectacular, in addition to the usual World Showcase storytellers and the Candlelight Processional.
Page 55 - Holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In previous years, DHS hosted the much beloved Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The construction related to the new Toy Story and Star Wars lands forced the curtailment of the Osborne Lights. The new Hollywood Studios holiday offerings include enhanced decorations in the Echo Lake area of the park, "Sunset Seasons Greetings" (a projection of holiday images onto the Tower of Terror attraction), and "Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam!" (a holiday-themed light, laser, and fireworks show).
Part 2 - Making the Most of Your Time and Money
Pages 64-68 - Beginning February 11, 2018, Disney World increased ticket pricing. New rates can be found on our blog post here: https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/02/11/walt-disney-world-ticket-pricing-breakdown-2018/
Page 71 - The pricing for United Kingdom tickets is incorrect. The 14 day ticket is 419 pounds not 299 as listed and the child's ticket is 399 pounds.
Page 75 - The Express Bus Transportation service has been discontinued.
Page 103 - FastPass+ Available for Purchase. The days of Disney attraction access being equally available to all appears to be drawing to a close. In January 2018, Disney began testing "Disney Signature Services" with guests of some Disney concierge-level guests. For an extra $50 per person, per day, guests with a minimum three-day park ticket will be able to:
- Access a total of six advance FastPass+ selections, rather than the standard three
- Make additional FP+ selections in the same "tier" (for example, selecting both Pandora rides at the Animal Kingdom rather than just one)
- Make advance FP+ selections in more than one theme park, rather than the standard one
- Make FP+ selections 90 days in advance, rather than the current 60 days for regular WDW hotel guests and 30 days for those staying off property
- Access to preferred viewing locations for theme park evening shows.
We're not sure exactly how FP+ for purchase will play out, but we wouldn't be surprised to ultimately see Universal-style fee-based VIP attraction access available to any park guest willing to part with copious amounts of cash.
Part 3 - Accommodations
In October 2017, WDW began allowing guests with dogs to stay at four on-site resort hotels: Art of Animation, Port Orleans Riverside, Yacht Club, and the cabins at Fort Wilderness (dogs had previously been allowed at some of the Fort Wilderness campsite loops). There is a daily rate upcharge and a host of rules related to the now dog-friendly resorts. See our blog post for details: A Doggone Good Primer to Disney's Dog-Friendly Hotels
Pages 122 and 151 - The WDW resort childcare centers will be closing on July 31, 2018. In-room sitting services will still be available.
Page 136 - The nightly rate for extra adults at WDW hotels has changed. For any extra adults in the room (more than two), the nightly surcharge for each extra adult is now $15 at the Value resorts, $25 at the Moderates, and $35 at the Deluxes, plus tax.
Page 175 - A poolside salon, Salon by the Springs, opened at Wilderness Lodge in late 2017, in a space formerly occupied by a pool bar. The salon offers hairstyling, manicures, and pedicures.
Pages 192-196 The Swan and Dolphin have completed a three-year renovation of all guest rooms and main lobby spaces. Key components of the refurbishment include new bedding and carpets in the guest rooms and hallways. Rooms also have more electrical outlets, new air conditioning units, and new televisions. In addition to updated décor, the Dolphin lobby has a larger bar area, called Phins, and a grab-and-go restaurant, named Fuel.
Page 230 - Beginning in January 2018, seven hotels in the Disney Springs area (Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Best Western Lake Buena Vista, and B Resort & Spa) began offering perks previously only available to the Disney-owned hotels and the Swan & Dolphin. Guests of these hotels will have access to Disney Guest Extra Magic Hours and will be able to access FastPass+ reservations 60 days in advance, rather than the previous 30 days in advance. These enhancements make the guest stay slightly closer to the on-site experience from an amenities perspective.
Page 241 - During the regular Free Dining promotions, the Standard Dining Plan was previously offered with a stay at a Moderate Resort. Beginning in 2018, the Quick Service Dining Plan was the only option offered for Moderate Resorts with the Free Dining promotion.
Pages 264 and 266 - Note: We have recommended All Star Vacation Homes rentals for many years, considering it to be one of the best sources for Orlando area vacation home rentals. However, there has been a change in ownership which is causing us to moderate our endorsement. We've heard guest complaints that All Star Vacation Homes has been unresponsive to answering guest questions and slow in responding to calls and emails. We will be examining this further.
Part 4 - Dining In and Around the World
Page 325 - Reservations are now available for several WDW restaurants via the OpenTable. Currently, Artist Point, Boatwrights, the Wave, the Grand Floridian Cafe, Sanaa, and Flying Fish are listed on the OpenTable app, though this list is certainly subject to change. If you're having trouble getting a dining reservation through the usual Disney channels, it may be worth checking this option as well. As a bonus, if you book through OpenTable, you won't be subject to the same no-show penalty fee that you will be charged if you miss your reservation without cancelling.
Page 340 - Satu'il Canteen is now open
Page 341 - The newest dining experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios is BaseLine Taphouse, a bar located in the space formerly occupied by the Writer's Stop. BaseLine Taphouse offers a tiny food menu, just three snack options, and an extensive selection of beers, wines, and hard ciders on tap, as well as craft cocktails. With limited offerings for children, this is not a great option for families, but it's a fun place for adults looking for a drink or small bite.
Page 357 - Satu'il Canteen serves breakfast seasonally.
Page 357 - Yak & Yeti Local Cafe now serves breakfast.
Part 5 - Walt Disney World with Kids
Page 454 - Lilo's Playhouse at the Polynesian is now open for guests of all WDW resort hotels from 10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You must stay with your child during this time (it's not babysitting), but it can be a nice way to check out the facilities or to acclimate your child if you're thinking of doing evening drop-off. There is no fee to stay and play, but there may be fees for individual craft activities and the like. Be sure to call the club to confirm hours and availability.
Page 454-455 - The WDW resort childcare centers will be closing on July 31, 2018. In-room sitting services will still be available.
Part 7 - Arriving and Getting Around
Page 487 - 5. GETTING TO DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM FOR PARK OPENING If you're staying on-property and are planning to arrive 2 hours or more before official opening to ride Flight of Passage, drive your own car or use Uber, Lyft, or a taxi instead of waiting for Disney transportation.
Page 496 - The Express Bus Transportation service has been discontinued.
Page 501 - Disney launched its own ride-sharing service in summer 2017. Called "Minnie Vans", it's a fleet of 27 Chevrolet Traverse minivans painted in Minnie's distinctive red and white polka dots. Two of the vans are equipped to handle ECVs and wheelchairs plus 4 other passengers; the other 25 vans hold 6 passengers. All vans have two child seats. Fares are a flat $25 and the vans only travel within Walt Disney World (so you can't take them to an off-site hotel or restaurant). That's 75-100% more expensive than most UberX fares over the same distance. Also, you have to use the Lyft ride-sharing app, and ask a member of a Disney hotel bell service staff to text your cellphone a special code to enable the Disney service within the Lyft app. If all of that sounds like an expensive hassle, here's where it makes sense: If you've got 5 or 6 people; or a wheelchair; or you need a car seat, the fares are competitive with Uber. Also, the Minnie Vans drop off and pick up at the Magic Kingdom entrance, allowing you to bypass the monorail. And if you're headed to the Hoop Dee Doo Revue, they'll drop off and pick up right at Pioneer Hall, saving you at least two bus rides. Disney is also now testing Minnie Van service to Orlando International airport for $150. Airport service is currently only available to concierge level guests at some resorts.
Page 503 - The new gondola system is called Skyliner.
Part 8 - Bare Necessities
Page 512 - Update locker locations and pricing. Lockers are located at the right side of the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, to the right of Spaceship Earth in Epcot, at Epcot's International Gateway, to the right of the entrance at DHS, and to the left of the entrance at Animal Kingdom. The cost is $7 per day for small lockers and $10 per day for large lockers at the theme parks and both water parks. There are jumbo lockers at Epcot and Magic Kingdom only, for $15 per day.
Part 9 - Magic Kingdom
Page 517 - Map entry #32 Stitch's Great Escape is now called Stitch's Alien Encounter Character Greeting
Page 534 - The Hall of Presidents reopened in December 2017. Technical aspects of the show, including sound and projection, have been upgraded. The new script includes a speaking segment by Donald Trump.
Pages 550-551 - Stitch's Great Escape appears to be permanently closed. The attraction signage has been replaced with a sign reading "Stitch's Alien Encounter Character Greeting."
Page 556 - In our description of the nighttime show Once Upon A Time, we say that Gaston turns back into a prince. It is, of course, Beast, who returns to his former human self.
Part 10 - Epcot
Page 572 - Map item #25 Ellen's Energy Adventure (Universe of Energy) is now permanently closed.
Page 574 - Not to be Missed at Epcot chart lists Frozen Ever After as in Future World. It is in World Showcase.
Page 580 - Ellen's Energy Adventure has closed permanently.
Page 581 - The height requirement for Mission: SPACE is now 40 inches.
Page 582 - Mission: SPACE got a new "Green team" ride film in mid-2017, featuring an orbital flight around the Earth. It's a relatively smooth experience, mild enough for first-time astronauts.
Page 585 - Epcot's Circle of Life attraction is permanently closing on February 3, 2018.
Part 11 - Disney's Animal Kingdom
Page 610-611 - Map items #2 & 14, Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey respectively, are reversed on the map.
Page 610-611 - Map attractions item #8 (Flights of Wonder will be discontinued on Dec 31, 2017.
Page 626 - Flights of Wonder will be discontinued on Dec 31, 2017. The attraction will be replaced sometime in spring 2018 with a bird-related show featuring Russell and Dug from the Pixar film Up.
Part 12 - Disney's Hollywood Studios
Page 642 - Map item #7 The Great Movie Ride is now permanently closed.
Page 642 - Map item #21 Walt Disney: One Man's Dream has been renamed. It is now called Walt Disney Presents.
Page 644 - The name for the new Star Wars land has been announced. It is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
Page 649 - The Great Movie Ride has closed permanently. It will be replaced by Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. No opening date has been set, and we expect that to happen after 2018.
Page 663 - Walt Disney Presents (formerly Walt Disney: One Man's Dream) includes model art for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land and concept art for the Mickey's and Minnie's Runaway Railroad (which is replacing the now shuttered Great Movie Ride).
Part 13 - Universal Orlando and SeaWorld
Page 676 - Map item #7 Dragon Challenge is now permanently closed.
Page 685 - Dragon Challenge is now permanently closed.
Part 15 - Behind the Scenes and VIP Tours at WDW
Page 742-43 and 745 - There is an Backstage tour at Animal Kingdom: Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour. Tour length: 4 hours. Cost: $249 per person. Focus: Thrill rides and nighttime experiences at AK. Days available: Thurs, Sat, Sun, with some blackout dates. The Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour allows guests to cut the line at some of the Animal Kingdom's most popular attractions, including Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safari, Dinosaur, and both Pandora rides. Additional perks include reserved seating for Rivers of Light, special snacks and beverages (both soft drinks and alcoholic items), a souvenir lanyard, and other swag.
Part 16 - Disney Springs, Universal Citywalk, Shopping, and Nightlife
Page 749 Map. - The Characters in Flight balloon ride (item BB) has had a name change. It is now called Aerophile.
Page 749 Map. Item 33 Marketplace Fun Finds has closed. That location is now called Star Wars Trading Post.
P 752 Add item to Disney Springs Marketplace. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is an immersive virtual reality experience produced by LucasFilm. Buy tickets in advance at www.thevoid.com.
Part 17 - Recreation, Sports, and Spas
Page 769 - The Atlanta Braves spring training residence at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be ending after the 2018 season.
Touring Plans and Clip-Out Section
Page 829 - Epcot two-day early riser touring plan. Eliminate Ellen's Energy Adventure step and map designation.
Page 831 - Hollywood Studios one-day touring plan. Eliminate Great Movie Ride step and map designation.
Page 832 - Hollywood Studios one-day touring plan when Toy Story Land opens. Eliminate Great Movie Ride step and map designation.
Page 846 - In the section titled "Good Places to Rest in Disney's Hollywood Studios," the name of the Toluca Legs Turkey Co. has changed to Sunshine Days Cafe.
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At first hearing, there is a worrisome note in this parable Jesus tells near the end of Matthew's account of his ministry. We like to think of Jesus as the Lord of second chances, even third and fourth, and that we have plenty of time to get our act together and to gather the necessary "oil" to welcome him when he returns. But the bridegroom's final words are, "I do not know you".
Is Jesus indicating that a day will come when that opportunity to make up for what we have failed to do will not be given, that the time for springing into action will have come and gone? Could we find ourselves locked out of the party? Since most of us are sometimes foolish, sometimes wise, what form does foolishness take in our lives? What are we putting off doing?
Matthew uses this parable to fire up his community's desire for the return of the Lord, to call them to a more active hope in Jesus' return. It also serves to confront indifference and lethargy in our lives. That necessary oil can refer to doing those good works that allow the light to shine in the world, especially when darkness threatens.
Being wise means being prepared for a future with the Lord. Jesus is the Wisdom of God who gives us a share of this wisdom as a gift of the Spirit. Let us both seek wisdom and be prepared to welcome it when it comes to us.
Taken from: LIVING THE WORD, Scripture Reflections and Commentaries for Sundays and Holy Days, Dennis Sylva and James Wallace.
October 30, 2011
SUNDAY, October 30, 2011 OFFERINGS:
Amount Needed:
For the past twenty five years the diocese has mandated an October Count of those attending Mass. In 2009 on average we had 1,024 people each Sunday in October for a 29% rate of Mass attendance. In 2010 we had on average 971 on Sundays for a 27% rate of Mass attendance. This year (2011) we had on average 929 people attending Mass in October for a 26% rate. There are many reasons for this decline and the Pastoral Council will be examining these figures as to why and our response to increase Mass attendance on Sundays. Fr. Ken
We are extending the Fund Raising for our new Gather Hymnal until November 15. Many of you have already responded. If you have not yet taken this opportunity to dedicate a hymnal "In Memory of…" or "In Honor of.." an individual or family, forms are available at all church entrances and in the Parish Office. A printed name plate will be placed in the front of each donated hymnal. The contribution is $25 per dedication. We would also welcome any additional donation to help defray the cost of the needed accompaniment and choir materials. We appreciate your generous response!
St. Scholastica Church is having a Blood Drive to help replace blood used by Mario Noro. Mario, son of Jennifer and Paul Noro, is an eight year old boy, in third grade, with a smile that lights up a room. Mario has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Mario is receiving treatments of chemotherapy and transfusions of blood and platelets at Children's Hospital. Mario's treatment will last between 24 and 36 months. You can help Mario. Make a reservation to see if you can donate blood for Mario on Sunday, November 27th, from 8:00 am to 1:00 p.m., in the Fr. Duch Pastoral Center. Call Mary Catherine Scanlon at 412-781-6550 to schedule an appointment.
Our call to stewardship includes all of the ways in which we receive God's gifts with gratitude, cultivate them, and share them with others.
Good News!
- Stewardship Corner is now online! Visit the parish website, www.saintscholastica.com and look for "Stewardship Corner" in the Quick Links for the latest on opportunities to put your faith into practice!
- On the weekend of Oct. 22-23, we collected 15 cans of fruit, 10 cans of chicken and 26 cans of tuna as well as various other items. Thank you!
We continue to collect blankets, sleeping bags(zero degree rated ones are best) and packages of toilet paperto be distributed by Nancy Heil and her associates to people who need them in Pittsburgh. Please leave donations in the large non-food items container in the vestibule of the church. We will also continue to accept donations of canned tuna, canned chicken (not soups) or canned fruit in the food-items container.
Focus On . . . East End Cooperative Ministry
A representative from East End Cooperative Ministry will make a presentation on the organization's work between the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses on Sunday, November 20, in the Pastoral Center. This is a wonderful opportunity for adults who are interested in service as a vital expression of our Catholic faith. EECM sponsors a variety of hunger, housing, and children and youth services to people in Pittsburgh's East End. They rely on volunteers—many from local faith communities—to undertake tasks such as preparing meals for their Soup Kitchen or Men's Emergency Shelter, spending time with guests at the Orr Compassionate Care Center while they recover from illness, or tutoring young people after school. Please come early to Mass on the 20th or stay late if you would like to learn more. The presentation is at 10:15 a.m.
Homestudy Religious Education Families are to check in between 8-9 on Sunday, November 13th.
Did you know . . . CDTCA is having a Bookfair at the Waterworks Barnes and Noble from 12pm- 4pm on Sunday November 6th. Come watch the students perform, have a bite to eat in the cafe and get started on your Christmas shopping. Proceeds benefit the school.
Saturday, Vigil of the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5
5:00 pm Parishioners of St. Scholastica
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
Sunday, Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 6
7:30 am Antonia Lopardo (Antoinetta Costa)
Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
9:00 am Deceased Trapp-Gimber Families (Gimber Sisters)
Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
11:00 am Birthday, Thomas Styslinger (Styslinger Family)
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
Monday, weekday, November 7
8:30 am Arthur Bauer (Bob Bauer)
Tuesday, weekday, November 8
8:30 am Mary Lou Cannon (Mr. & Mrs. G.K. Hilton)
Wednesday, weekday, November 9
8:30 am Birthday, Elena Marsico (Peter & Rose Ann)
Thursday, weekday, November 10
8:30 am Janet Roughen (Connie Donnelly)
Friday, weekday, November 11
8:30 am Ann Magovern (James Lowden)
Saturday, weekday, November 12
9:00 am Mary Certo (Family)
Saturday, Vigil of the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 12
5:00 pm Sadie Romanelli (Sandy)
Presider: Fr. Sean Hogan
Sunday, Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 13
7:30 am Parishioners of St. Scholastica
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
9:00 am Ann Romanovich (Freda Horgas)
Presider: Fr. Robert Duch
11:00 am John M. Mahardy (Catherine & Mark Bellinger)
Presider: Fr. Kenneth White
INFANT BAPTISM is celebrated at noon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please make arrangements with the pastor at least 6 weeks prior to the desired date.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Contact Andy Bechman for more information--see Parish Contact below.
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) is celebrated at St. Scholastica Parish on Saturdays after 9:00 a.m. Mass. For your convenience,the parishes in our cluster have the following opportunities for reconciliation:
St. Joseph Parish has Sat. reconciliation from 3:30-4:00.
Madonna of Jerusalem has reconciliation on Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:45 and Saturday from 3:00-4:00 p.m..
NEW PARISHIONERS ARE MOST WELCOME! Please call Fr. Ken or Sr. Pat.
St. Scholastica Parish
309 Brilliant Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone Number: 412-781-0186
Parish Office Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Ext. 10
Website Address: www.saintscholastica.com
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fax Number: 412-781-4316
Submissions for bulletin items are due by Noon on Mondays
Rev. Kenneth White Pastor, M.Th., M.Ed. Ext. 14
Sr. Patricia Baker, C.D.P. Ext. 17
Director of Music/Bereavement
Mr. Thom Bercik 412-390-3748
Organist/Wedding Contact
Mr. Andrew Bechman, M.Ed. Ext. 18
Director of Adult Religious Education & R.C.I.A.
Mrs. Jamie Dillon, M.S., M.A., R.R.T. Ext. 20
Director of Catholic Youth Ministry & Religious Education
Mrs. Gina Musser Ext. 21
Program Director for Religious Education
Mrs. Chrissy Morton Ext. 24
Staff Accountant
Mrs. Mary Swindal 412-781-0186 Ext. 10
Coordinator of the Protection of Children
Toll-free Victim's Assistance Hotline 1-888-808-1235
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy 412-781-7927
Sister Dorothy Dolak S.C.N.- Principal
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com
To schedule use of pastoral facilities, call the Parish Office (Monday–Friday) 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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How a Critique of 15 Pages Improved My Novel
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Woman Seeking Men.
How many women are looking for love? According to Google there are approximately 90,000 searches each month using exactly those words, "women seeking men". What I want to know is how many of those women are finding love?
I think everyone wants love. There's nothing more delicious than the feeling of being truly loved and adored. So this is my mission: to bring people together for love.
I admit to being blessed in this area but it hasn't always been so. I've had my share of heart break… but I bounced back… I became stronger, wiser, and much more self-aware.
Now I'm sixty three years old… with wrinkles and a saggy butt… but, I have learned to emulate the women I have known who were truly successful with men. I may not be a complete man magnet, myself, but I understand men. I've been told many times that I think more like a man. I know what attracts them and I want to pass the torch to help other women, like you, find the love they deserve.
So, in this blog series I share with you my insights and techniques on how to attract guys. I am talking about finding a good man here, so if you are one of the many women looking for men then you have found the right blog.
There is an art to attracting guys. For almost 50 years I have studied the man magnets. I have admired their confidence and their carriage. Newsflash- they are NOT always the hottest gal at the bar! These women have developed that certain something that's irresistible.
Example: what was it about Camilla Parker that caused Prince Charles to choose her over the lovely (but meek) Diana?
So this series begins with YOU, starting with your carriage. How do you walk into a room, with trepidation or self-confidence? Your body language reveals a great deal of how you feel about yourself. So how do you feel about yourself? Do you feel that you are lovable? Do you feel worthy of being loved?
I want to give you practical advice which can produce immediate results, so that you can begin to attract love into your life NOW.
If you are plagued with negative thinking, you'll have to fake it until you make it. First learn to act as though you are confident.
When you walk, take your time; walk slowly and with a positive affirmation in your mind. Some suggestions are:
- Think, "I am irresistibly attractive".
- "I radiate love and I attract love."
- Or my favorite, hum and think the lyrics to the song "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred (check him out on YouTube).
Do you think this sounds silly? Well, many models admit to doing exactly this type of self-talk on the runway and during photo shoots. Learn to walk as if there is a string attached to each hip that magically (and elegantly) pulls you forward. Keep a slight smile on your lips (as if you know a really juicy secret) and act like you're the best damn woman around. You probably are.
But be friendly and approachable. Never, ever look down your nose at anyone.
Home work:
Yes, there is home work! You must work on knowing that you are one of God's brilliant creations and completely worthy of attracting the love of a good man into your life!
So make an honest list of all your qualities and add to that list daily. Look at yourself, eye to eye, in a mirror and tell yourself how wonderful you are. You have a list (in case you need a cheat sheet). Remember, you are learning to love yourself first, learning to respect and empower yourself… learning to develop the air of the irresistible woman and you are learning… to attract love.
And practice. Catch yourself when you think negative thoughts and replace them with… "I'm too sexy for my hat. What choo think about that!…" and make it fun!
In the weeks to follow I will share the who's, the what's, the where's and why. Like any art it takes practice, exploration and commitment.
So watch for my blog "Women Seeking Men" on Thursdays because this information can change your life, significantly.
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Shemekia Copeland playing Richmond Folk Festival 2015
What to do in and around LA this week
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January 7 | Theater
George Washington: The Original American Badass
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January 8 | Music
Shemekia Copeland
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January 9 | Book signing
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Children with a lower self-esteem, those who felt less in control of their lives, and those who worried often were more likely to gain weight over the next 20 years, the results showed.
Professor David Collier, who led the research, said: "What's novel about this study is that obesity has been regarded as a medical metabolic disorder – what we've found is that emotional problems are a risk factor for obesity.
"This is not about people with deep psychological problems, all the anxiety and low self-esteem were within the normal range."
This finding is rather interesting as we always had the idea that people develop low self-esteem because they are fat. Parents should stop destroy childhoods because what they're doing is growing future obese adults!
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The OSWC provides flexibility for those who wish to become PATH Int'l Registered Instructors, but who cannot devote 10-12 weeks (which does include flexibility during the practicum phase) at one time to becoming a certified instructor via the Instructor Training Course (ITC), PATH Intl. offers a self-directed alternative. Candidates complete a multi-step educational process consisting of two phases. In order to achieve Registered Instructor Status both Phase One (self directed study) and Phase Two (this workshop) must be completed successfully. PATH Intl. offers three levels of Instructor Certification for therapeutic riding: Registered, Advanced and Master. Each level has specific criteria included with the application materials. These workshop/certifications are for the Registered Level only. In order to become a PATH Intl. Registered Instructor, you must successfully complete two phases of the certification process. Phase One (PATH Intl.) A complete description and application form are contained in the Registered Certification Application Booklet available through PATH Intl. at www.pathintl.org or (800) 369-7433. Any questions that you have regarding Phase One should be directed to the PATH Intl. office. Phase Two (Host Site—High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.) Upon successful completion of Phase One, you will receive a confirmation letter from the PATH Intl. office. At this point you are considered an Instructor-In-Training (IT). You may retain this designation for twelve months from the date of your confirmation letter. At the end of the twelve months, you must have completed all the components of Phase Two. Phase Two participants will be required to: - Complete 25 hours of teaching mounted therapeutic riding lessons under the supervision/mentorship of a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor. - Attend a Registered Instructor On-Site Workshop. You must attend a workshop PRIOR to the certification component. Please note that the workshops are valid for 2 years. - Successfully complete a Registered Instructor On-Site Certification. For additional information about the High Hopes Phase Two program contact Sarah Carlson at (860) 434-1974 ext. 115, or email@example.com. For a complete description of the Phase Two process and requirements contact PATH Intl. at www.pathintl.org or (800) 369-7433.
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I feel we're discovering genetic hyperlinks and physical issues causing a lot of felony exercise overall. In any other case, many felons undergo A NUMBER OF Extreme Psychological Problems at once, some inherited, different picked up within the first three months of life from mentally sick folks of their house. Thus, I'd recommend Forensic Drugs or Forensic Social Work. Nonetheless, the most effective place for prevention is during pre-natal and first quarter of life, with whole-household companies given as greatest we can.
One probably is that we're no longer a nation of legal guidelines, and the immigration laws are being completely ignored, forcing US onerous-working tax payers to pay the payments of unlawful immigrants for medical care and food they may not have the ability to afford for their very own kids. Those same illegal immigrants are committing crimes that affect our citizens and taking jobs that Americans would do. Additionally they overload the education system, and that hurts the education of the citizens who pay for the colleges.
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Sorry I'm a day late (and a dollar short) with my SCS post this week, I'm on vacation in NYC this week and did not prepare before I left...the Girl Scouts would be so disappointed!
So...in the spirit of the Halloween season, I thought I would feature a spooky but amazing cover for the next few weeks. With just a smidge of further ado, here we go:
First, you should run on over to Five Alarm Book Reviews (the creators of this fun meme) and check out more awesome covers!Our first creepy cover for this month is from Ms. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs:
|It took me awhile to notice that she is hovering ever-so-slightly above the ground...
A mysterious island.
An abandoned orphanage.
A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.
A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
Miss Peregrine's also features about two dozen more spooky photographs than just the one on the cover. Riggs liked to collect them from yard sales and swap meets. The pictures form somewhat of an outline for the novel and each one asks more questions than can be answered. The pictures are all vintage and the photographers unknown, their peculiar mysteries are lost to time.
I couldn't find them all, but here are a few for you to check out:
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Was George Harrison infertile? I REALLY need to know, but I'm pretty sure I already know the answer. Because honest to God, I nearly tripped over my own feet while out on a run the other day when "Got My Mind Set on You" started playing on my IPod. I mean……just listen to the guy preach on and on and try to tell me it isn't about fertility woes:
"I got my mind set on you
But it's gonna take money
A whole lotta spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right child
It's gonna take time
A whole lotta precious time
It's gonna take patience and time
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
To do it right child"
Coincidence? I think not!
Yes, we are in the midst of infertility treatments round two. What fun! Luckily enough I have found a new specialist that has been wonderful so far. I wasn't sure, when my old RE retired, that I would ever find someone who would genuinely enjoy things like my one hit wonder, "Swim Through My Cervix" but I feel 95% certain that this new doctor would dig it. He's pretty laid back, has a good bedside manner and most importantly seems to know his shit. So that's always a good thing! I recently had a procedure done where we found out that one tube is stuck again to the back of my uterine wall, which means man down on that side. We are going to focus on the other side and send lots of ovary/fallopian tube loving juju to that area and hope it can make up for the other sides lack of function. My doctor wants to smooth out my bumpy ute (aka- remove polyps) so that hopefully it will make a cozier nest for any little embryos that decide to hang out. He also wants me to do an IUI very soon after that. I'm not so sure I'm ready. That shits expensive. I am however, going to start seeing an acupuncturist and explore some natural/ diet remedies first. Hopefully surgeries and IUI's are not in my future, but I won't rule it out either. If all else fails, I'm just going to buy one of these Ova Acheivers from I Heart Guts and snuggle it every night for good measure
So a big ol' BOO to even having to think about this again. I was secretly hoping I would be one of those people whose pregnancy just magically cured their body. Alas, I have no such luck. I did get pregnant (it was almost exactly one year ago) but naturally my uterus was a bitch and didn't make a very cushy nest for my babe. Miscarriages suck.
Secondary infertility is a strange land to hang out in. It's weird to continue wanting more of what you already have. I would gladly give my slice of pizza to another who was starving if I could. I'd eat my one slice, give out the extras and just be happy that I even had a piece. BUT, the tricky part is that infertility isn't like pizza. (if you've followed my saga for awhile, you should get that dramatic pizza reference 😉 ) It's very hard to discuss the woes of getting pregnant with #2 when I feel like I should just be grateful I even have one. As a matter of fact, it's so difficult that I've sat here at my computer attempting to put into words what it's like and I just can't seem to explain it. So maybe that's a blog for another day.
Oh, and you're welcome for getting that song stuck in your head. I'm certain you'll be singing," To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it to do it RIIIIIIGHT!" for the next 3 days!


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From the NME. Madonna has confirmed details of her intimate UK shows next year, as part of the world tourin support of her long-awaited 14th album 'Madame X'. The Queen of Pop will play the London Palladium across six dates in 2020, as part of an intimate run of European shows […read more…]


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I heard this story recently. Not sure if it is true. Read and draw your own conclusions. The Supreme Court has banned iron ore mining in Karnataka's Bellary region. A government-owned organisation is allowed to do the mining. The result: steel company barons are rushing to the appropriate Central minister with generous dollops of cash […]
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It Has Computers, Gives Advice and Is Free
By JOSHUA BRUSTEIN
The New York Times, March 26, 2009
Anthony Morris's job search hit a snag this month when the Queens Borough Public Library notified him that he could not get a new library card until he paid about $80 in fines.
Mr. Morris, 31, had been unemployed for eight months and did not have the money. But he had amassed an armful of library books he needed to prepare for an exam that was part of the application process for a job at Con Edison, and he also needed a library card to browse online classified sites. So he asked if he could work off his debt.
After 22 hours of sorting books in the reference section at the Jamaica branch, Mr. Morris got his library card — and was asked to apply for a part-time position at the library.
"It's just minimum wage, but it beats a blank," said Mr. Morris, who lives nearby and previously worked at a chemical plant that manufactured leather dyes. He is waiting to hear whether he got the job.
While such direct results are certainly rare, the city's public libraries are increasingly serving as makeshift employment centers. At the 58th Street branch of the New York Public Library in Manhattan, out-of-work professionals crowd the computers in the afternoon, a time that had previously been dominated by elderly patrons, and books on résumé writing are hard to keep on the shelves. The Science, Industry and Business Library on 34th Street drew 700 people to a career preparedness fair in January, and the Bronx Library Center recently doubled the number of computer classes it offers to the elderly because people looking to re-enter the work force had packed the existing classes to overflow levels.
"We've been in the job-search business for decades," said Paul LeClerc, the president of the New York Public Library, noting that President Obama has said that a librarian helped him find his first job as a community organizer. "This is a continuation."
The new role comes amid a broader surge in demand for libraries' free goods and services that is typical during economic downturns. In the fourth quarter of 2008, circulation rose 16 percent compared with the previous year at the New York Public Library, which serves Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island; 9 percent at the Brooklyn Public Library; and 2 percent in Queens. All three systems also report significant increases in the number of visits.
But the libraries are facing steep cuts in the mayor's proposed budget for next year, and have other economic woes. Brooklyn has already shut its branches on Sundays and is considering trimming hours further. This month, a hotel company backed away from its pledge to purchase the Donnell Library, a five-story building on 53rd Street, whose sale was intended to help pay for the $250 million renovation of the New York Public Library's headquarters on Fifth Avenue.
At the Bronx Library Center, near Fordham University, Janice Moore-Smith, an education and career counselor, has over the years typically helped half a dozen people a day with their résumés. In recent months, it has often been 10. And Ms. Moore-Smith said that she had been scheduling more joint sessions for husbands and wives in which she doles out emotional support along with employment tips.
"I'm doing couples therapy," she said.
The most common service being sought, librarians said, is computer time. At theQueens Library for Teens in Far Rockaway, more and more teenagers are showing up to sign on, saying their parents have canceled Internet service at home. And with Web sites largely having replaced newspapers as the most common job-listing venues, finding work without Internet access has become increasingly difficult.
Kerwin P. Pilgrim, division manager of the Brooklyn Public Library's education and job information center, said that he began training 15 staff members to provide individual assistance to job seekers last summer, in anticipation that demand would rise as the economy worsened. In January, the library announced that there would be one such staff member available at all times in at least one branch within each group of four branches.
Until recently, Mr. Pilgrim said, most people who came to the library's résumé workshops were looking for entry-level jobs. Now, the proportion of professionals in the classes has soared.
"When the banks started going down, we saw some people who had been employed for a long time and had never taken the time to write résumés or work on interviewing skills," he said. "People got comfortable, and basically their résumés were never updated."
Mitch Baucus has long been a regular at the Flushing branch of the Queens library, but lately it has transformed from a place of leisure to his virtual office.
When he was working as a legal researcher for a lawyer in Great Neck, Mr. Baucus regularly spent an afternoon each weekend reading newspapers and magazines at the library. Since he was laid off in early December, he has been showing up five or six days a week to scour the Internet for employment opportunities.
He spent several months searching without success, then noticed something he had overlooked.
"I realized there was a person sitting there and his job was to help people with their résumés and interviewing skills," he said. "So I went up to him and asked him for help."


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Let's begin by declaring that Sunday's Golden Globes results should be taken with a grain of salt, or even tinier, a grain of what The Wolf of Wall Street kept snorting up his nose.
The Golden Globes are fun to watch, no question. It's the only movie awards show urging attendees to get drunk and do or say something stupid, by placing champagne magnums on each table, in case the wide-open bar doesn't quench thirsts. It has the funniest returning hosts this side of Neil Patrick Harris in Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Unlike the Oscars, the Golden Globes show usually ends on time.
Nothing wrong with the packaging, but the contents are spoiled.
Too often Golden Globe nominations appear to be earned solely on star power — Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie and their 2010 flop The Tourist are prime examples — so voters can breathe the same air as A-listers. The Globes even divide movies and TV shows into drama and musical/comedy categories, increasing the celebrity volume.
Payola scandals have occasionally surfaced in connection with the Globes, from Pia Zadora's husband buying her a rising star award to Universal Pictures schmoozing Scent of a Woman to three wins. Shady dealings can happen when there's momentum to be gained in the race for Academy Awards, the only prizes that truly matter in Hollywood.
Documentary filmmaker Vikram Jayanti, in his 2004 film The Golden Globes: Hollywood's Dirty Little Secret, dismissed the Hollywood Foreign Press Association hosting the Globes as "freeloaders" selecting winners solely on the basis of "who kisses butt best."
Studios don't have that many people to corrupt for Golden Globe consideration.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is composed of only 85 freelance writers, mostly living in Southern California and working for overseas publications. You probably never read their stuff, so taking their word about cinematic quality is risky. On the other, cleaner hand, Oscar voters number more than 6,000, so swaying a dozen votes doesn't matter. A dozen Golden Globe votes either way can make a difference.
So, enjoy the show Sunday night but raise an eyebrow when Leonardo DiCaprio wins best actor in a comedy/musical because he's sexier than Bruce Dern. Or when 12 Years a Slave isn't named 2013's best drama because it's too American, and friends are more impressed when voters take selfies with Gravity star Sandra Bullock than Lupita N'yongo.
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The competition isn't over until the final fence is jumped, and Kyle Carter and FR's Trust Fund put in a cracking show jumping round in the final phase of the Ocala Horse Properties International Festival of Eventing CCI2* before they dropped out of the lead when the last fence on course came down.
Kyle and "Finn" got lucky when they rubbed the fourth to last fence, the second fence in a combination of two verticals set four strides apart. They regrouped as they headed for the last three elements, and it looked as though they had the victory in the bag. But the third element in the triple combination, an oxer, fell out of its cups as the crowd groaned with empathy. Nevertheless, Kyle and "Finn" received warm applause as they exited the ring with a third place finish.
There had been very little breathing room in the final phase, with less than one rail separating the top five. Show jumping is often a bit tougher when run in the traditional format following cross country as the horses may be tired from the effort of the previous day, and rails were flying all day on Marc Donovan's show jumping track.
With two horses in the top five after cross country, Marilyn Little jumped out of order with RF Scandalous, who was third overnight after posting a double clear cross country round. Having left all the rails up in her last five FEI appearances, it's no surprise the 10-year-old Oldenburg mare jumped clear once again. Marilyn knew "Kitty" could finish no worse than third as she switched horses for her next round.
Although the scores show many rounds with multiple rails, there were eight double-clears among the ultimate top ten finishers making the margin of error increasingly narrower as the division wound down.
As we entered the top five, Jennie Jarnstrom, riding for Sweden, piloted a very keen Penelope to a clear round in the 8-year-old mare's first CCI2*. They were assured a fifth place or better finish, but they moved up when Buck Davidson and Quasar had an unfortunate five fences down to fall from fourth all the way to 20th place.
Sitting in second after cross country, Marilyn returned to the ring once again with RF West Indie, the recent winner of the Carolina International CIC1*. The 8-year-old Hanoverian mare owned by Raylyn Farms is typically a very good show jumper, but she had one uncharacteristic rail, dropping to fourth and moving her stablemate RF Scandalous up to second with one horse left to jump.
When the final rail fell for Kyle and Finn, the victory went to Raylyn Farms and Phoebe and Michael Manders' RF Scandalous. This was the mare's first appearance at a CCI2* and her fifth consecutive FEI win since last October. In chronological order, her winning record is as follows: Galway Downs CCI1* (October 2014); Pine Top CIC2* (February 2015); Red Hills CIC2* (March 2015); Carolina International CIC2* (March 2015); and now the Ocala CCI2* to add.
After today, RF Scandalous likely is at the top of the selectors' list for the U.S. Pan American Games team. In looking at other Pan Ams contenders, it unfortunately wasn't Quasar's day in the show jumping, and yesterday's cross country was a tough go for several Pan Am contenders. Cooley Cross Border, the leader after dressage, picked up 20 penalties at the second water, and though he finished the course, Kim Severson withdrew him before today's show jumping.
Will Faudree retired Caeleste at the second water with plans to re-route to Jersey Fresh. Will did, however, finish on his dressage score with the 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Pfun to finish in seventh place overall in the two-star.
As for competitors from other countries hoping to represent their homeland at the Pan American Games, Mexico was well represented in the final results. Pedro Gutierrez and Racques Biats finished 19th overall, moving all the way up from 40th after dressage, and Daniela Moguel and Cecilia finished on their dressage score for a ninth place finish.
For Canada, Kyle and Finn put on a good show overall, What Law finished tenth with Lesley Grant-Law in the irons, and Jessica Phoenix had two good results with Abbey GS finishing 8th and Bentley's Best finishing 11th. Karl Slezak also finished well with Fernhill Dutch Design in fifth place.
RF Overdressed Leads CCI1* From Start to Finish
RF Overdressed, an 8-year-old Hannoverian, finished second to his stablemate RF West Indie at the Carolina International last month and was fourth at the The Fork last week. This weekend, it was the German-bred gelding's turn to shine, as he led a field of 80 starters in the Ocala CCI1* from start to finish, adding nothing to his initial score of 37.0.
Now owned by Jacqueline Mars, Robin Parksy and Raylyn Farms, RF Overdressed had a successful one-star career in Germany before partnering with Marilyn Little. They competed in their first FEI competition together in February.
Second place Philippa Humphreys and Master Eli finished close behind on a score of 37.8. Eli's boots were mistakenly left on during their dressage test, which is no longer cause for elimination under FEI rules. They incurred a 2-point penalty that kept them out of the lead, but were at least able to continue, and the 8-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding put on a banner performance in all three phases.
Leslie Law and Maria Brazil's Pas de Panique finished third in the Selle Francais gelding's first FEI appearance. They were ninth after dressage with a 42.6 and jumped double clear on both rounds of jumping.
Will Faudree and Jennifer Mosing's Socialite and Kelly Prather and Debbie Adams' D.A. Calimero were tied on a score of 43.5 throughout the competition. Both pairs were clear on cross country and in today's show jumping, but Will and the 7-year-old mare were 4 seconds closer to the optimum time on cross country, breaking the tie for fourth place. Kelly and D.A. Calimero received fifth place.
Click here for full results. Go Eventing.
Ocala International: Website, Entry Status, Ride Times, Schedule, Live Scores, Live Stream, EN's Coverage


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The previous post about the best festivals around the world, presented just 15 of them which is why we continue the excitement and present you with the rest of the best festivals in the world in this one.
All of these festivals are just a blast and one is not able to decide which one is their favorite but we hope to know some of your favorites.
In order to decide, take a look at the rest of them:
1. Coachella
Of course Coachella will take place in this post because this festival is the biggest name in Music. However, many people don't go there because of the music but because of the fashion and all the celebrities that show up there. The festival takes place in California in April.
2. Day of the Dead
This festival takes place in Mexico and it starts from October 31st and it lasts until the second of November. This celebration is to pay tribute and remember all of the people which you care about and now are unfortunately passed away. As creepy as it sounds, this festival may be the best way to spend Halloween.
3. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Taking place in New Mexico, USA in October, this is a nine day festival that is unique by the colors. It is also the largest hot air balloon festival that is happening all around the world.
4. Snowbombing
It starts in April in Austria and it is held in a ski resort and the main focus on this festival is snowboarding as much as it is the music. It is the best time to stay in an igloo and have the experience of a lifetime.
5. Full moon party
The next on our list of best festivals around the world is happening whenever there is a full moon in Thailand at the beach. It is the ultimate travelers get together event and there are always world-wide famous DJ's. If you are a party animal, imagine having a party under an open sky, full moon and a beach? It sounds like a dream.


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This package is the combination of the Navman F20 and their T1 Traffic Update module, so you can enjoy your journey knowing that the T1 will let you know any problems well in advance.
The Traffic Pack gives you real-time traffic information using RDS-TMC. You can then quickly see where there are problems on your screen. The Traffic Pack integrates seamlessly with your Navman GPS navigation, providing detailed information on traffic incidents, including location and proximity to you.
Whats more, your Navman will prompt you to revise your route or even re-route you automatically to take you on the best alternative route to your destination
Take the F30 or F20 out of its box and its ready to use with a completely redesigned menu display on its high-quality, finger-friendly 3.5" touchscreen. This UK model is supplied with maps of the UK and Ireland and the F30 will also give traffic updates in the UK, France, Germany, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands, giving coverage abroad when the appropriate maps are purchased.
Wealth of features
The F20/F30 introduces a wealth of features previously only found on much more expensive GPS navigation systems. You get dedicated buttons to find the nearest petrol station or car park ideal when youre somewhere unfamiliar, full postcode searches (except the Netherlands) and the easy-to-use touchscreen.
Also included is the latest GPS technology to achieve that accuracy and reliability, meaning you get high-quality navigation straight out of the box. .
Freedom on the road
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Pre Loaded speed camera database
n Easy to use entry level navigation device
n 3.5 Colour touch screen
n Nearest Parking & Petrol buttons
n Real-time traffic information (optional)
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n SiRFstarIII receiver
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n NAVMAN F20
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warranty document, GPS FAQ guide, help and support sheet)
n 2006 Tele Atlas map data
n Regional maps pre-installed on to internal memory
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n Drive-Away
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n Route summary
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Eventually I would like to be a 100% cruelty free shopper, including household chemicals and other such products, but for now I'm going to concentrate on makeup and toiletries because I think that's where I can make the biggest change.
Before I can start making any substitutions, I need to know which of the brands I already use practice animal testing. So, the first step I've taken is to make a list of the products I use day to day and group them into brands, then research each brand individually to find out how cruelty free I am already. First up, my make up bag. I use the same products most days and only really change it up for special occasions - no massive lipstick collection here! Here's what I found, brand by brand.
Bobbi Brown
Products used: Corrector and Creamy Concealer Kit
Unfortunately, Bobbi Brown is not a cruelty free brand - they do not test or ask anyone to test for them, except where required by law. Bobbi Brown cosmetics are currently available in China, where animal testing is mandatory for all foreign cosmetics companies.
Products used: Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
I use ths concealer like it's going out of fashion so I'm very happy to learn that they are a cruelty free brand! Their website states that they never have and never will conduct any animal testing on any products - the use of animal testing for cosmetic products and their ingredients is banned in the UK and all EU member states and Collection Cosmetics are not sold in China.
Products used: Eylure Brow Pencil
The websites for Eylure and their parent company, Original Additions, did not offer much information about their stance on animal testing. Looking around online, I found this post on Cruelty Free Blog with a response the writer had received from Eylure. Although they state there that they do not permit and/or commission any animal testing of products and/or ingredients and do not currently have distributors in China, I struggled to find any more recent information so I also sent an email to Original Additions. I'm waiting for a response and I'll report back, but for now I'm happy to keep them in rotation on the assumption that their position hasn't changed.
Products used: L'Oreal True Match Foundation
I think L'Oreal are a pretty shady brand for lots of reasons, and unfortunately they are not cruelty free as they are available in China. The True Match foundation isn't my favourite anyway - it can be quite drying on my skin, and they don't have a shade that suits me perfectly, so I'll happily wave goodbye to them.
Products used: Skin Active BB Cream
As a L'Oreal owned company, unfortunately Garnier are not cruelty free.
MAC Cosmetics
Products used: Eye Brows pencil
The MAC website is a little unclear, simply saying that some governments conduct animal testing to prove safety before they will allow the sale of their products. However, MAC Cosmetics are currently sold in China, making them a non-cruelty free brand.
Natural Collection
Products used: Clear mascara
I couldn't find a specific brand statement for Natural Collection, however as a Boots own brand I believe they are cruelty free. The Boots website acknowledges that it is illegal to test on animals in Europe and outlines their no animal testing policy, including the comissioning of tests on their behalf. As far as I could find out online, Boots currently only have a pharmaceutical presence in China - but I'll be keeping an eye out for any changes here.
Products used: Lasting Finish Foundation
This is what I currently have in my makeup bag for occassions when I want to use an actual foundation instead of a tinted moisturiser. I'm not particularly attached to it, which is just as well as Rimmel are also not 100% cruelty free. They state they are against animal testing but recognise that some ingredients are tested to meet government requirements.
Soap and Glory
Products used: Hand Food Hand Cream, One Heck of a Blot Super-Translucent Mattifying Powder, Supercat Liquid Black Eyeliner Pen
In their FAQ section, Soap and Glory state that they 'absolutely do not test our formulations on animals, however we can't say that each and every ingredient that goes into them has not, at some point historically, been cleared for human use, by animal testing.' After reading through this a few times, what I take away is that they can't guarantee that the ingredients they use have never been tested on animals - it's likely that a lot of the stuff in cosmetics was tested this way before it was made illegal. That's just how I interpreted it, and I'd be interested to know if anyone has any other thoughts. However, Soap and Glory products are not sold in China and the company has recently been bought by Boots, who are cruelty free and committed to ending animal testing as mentioned above. So for now, I'm happy to keep them around.
Of the 12 products I've mentioned, 6 are cruelty free. To say it's something I never gave much thought to, I'm pretty happy with that! But I'll definitely be making changes in the other areas. Some of the problematic products I'm not a fan of anyway - particularly the Rimmel and L'Oreal foundations, so I'll happily try out alternatives, and I already have some in mind. My only major concern here is finding something to replace the Garnier BB cream, as I don't tend to wear anything heavier for work days. Please send your recommendations my way!


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The Search for Early Christian Egypt: Archaeology and the Treasures of the Desert
How did Christianity reach Egypt? What are the earliest fragments of the New Testament found in Egypt? What can archaeology tell us about when Christianity replaced the older Egyptian religion?
The Roman Army on the British Frontier in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD
Discussing recent excavations at the fort of Vindolanda on Hadrian's Wall
Ancient Egypt in Contemporary Africa: New Excavations at the Island Fortress of Uronarti
Ancient Egyptian kings conquered Lower Nubia—today northern Sudan—nearly 4,000 years ago, defending it with a string of monumental fortresses along the Nile River.
Philhellenism and the Invention of American History
What does the landing of the Mayflower in Plymouth have to do with the Battle of Marathon?
Great Wonders: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, in southern Greece, was counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was even singled out for the awe it inspired in all who beheld it.
How to Stage a Bloodbath: Gladiators at the Roman Arena
Garrett Fagan explores the theatrical aspects of Roman arena games—the stage sets, equipment of the fighters, and so forth—that created an artificial landscape in which the violence of the spectacle was staged.
The Death of Caesar: New Light on History's Most Famous Assassination
Barry Strauss talks about his new book The Death of Caesar: The Story of History's Most Famous Assassination.
The Accidental Suicide of the Roman Empire
Ever since then the end of antiquity has always been seen as about the opposition between a Roman Mediterranean and a Germanic Barbarian north.
30 Greek Ideas that Changed the World
Greeks have greatly influenced and contributed to culture, arts, exploration, literature, philosophy, politics, architecture, music, mathematics, science and technology, business, cuisine, and sports, both historically and contemporarily.
1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed
Large empires and small kingdoms, that had taken centuries to evolve, collapsed rapidly. With their end came the world's first recorded Dark Ages.


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Faculty:Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
School:Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Cambridge
Areas of Expertise: Literature
Courses taught: English Literature, Philosophy and English Literature, Writing and English Literature
Tory teaches 20th and 21st-century literature. She has additional research interests in feminist and queer theories of narrative, and Writing in the Disciplines.
Since completing her PhD on Joseph Conrad and Virginia Woolf in 1996, Tory's research in modernism has focused on women writers including Nancy Cunard, Hope Mirrlees and Jean Rhys. She held the first conference on Nancy Cunard at Anglia Ruskin in 2001 and co-organised the first on Jean Rhys in 2010.
More recently, Tory has written on contemporary writers, especially those who've engaged with modernism such as Ali Smith and Colm Tóibín. In 2013, she received a small grant from the British Academy to begin a project on The Future of Feminist Narratology, on which she organised a symposium. She has recently edited a special edition of Textual Practice on Queer and Feminist Theories of Narrative with an introduction: "Futures for Feminist and Queer Narratology" and an essay "Invisibility and Power in the Digital Age: Issues for Feminist and Queer Narratology". She is a member of the New Routes, Old Roots research group. Her upcoming projects include a book on 21st-Century Love Stories, including a chapter on The End of Love in Popular Women's Fiction, and an article on Migration and Food in Bedsits and Boarding House Writings.
Tory's interest in student writing and academic literacies has run parallel with and is informed by her research into literature. She was a co-director of the HEFCE-funded Speak-Write Project at Anglia Ruskin University, and in 2008 wrote Studying English Literature: A Practical Guide. This book is used in North America, Asia and across the UK as a set text for first-year undergraduate literature students. She is a Senior Fellow of the HEA, and has recently supervised 2 creative writing PhDs to completion and supervises current projects on modernist poetry, Edna O'Brien, and narrative theory.
Young, T., 2018. Invisibility and power in the digital age: issues for feminist and queer narratology. Textual Practice, 32 (6): pp.991-1006.
Young, T., 2018. Futures for feminist and queer narratology. Textual Practice, 32 (6): pp.913-921.
Young, T., 2014. You-niversal Love: Desire, Intimacy and the Second-Person in Ali Smith's Short Fiction. In: Leggett, B. and Venezia, A. (Eds.), 2014. Twenty-First Century British Fiction: Critical Essays. Canterbury: Gylphi. pp.293-312.
Young, T., 2014. Brooklyn as the 'untold story' of 'Eveline': Reading Joyce and Tóibín with Ricoeur. Journal of Modern Literature, 37(2), pp.123-40.
Young, T., 2012. Myths of Passage: Paris and Parallax. In: Joannou, M. (Ed.), 2012. The History of British Women's Writing, 1920-1945. Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan. pp.275-90.
Baxter, J., Snaith, A., and Young, T., 2012. Reading Jean Rhys. Women: A Cultural Review, 23(4).
Young, T., 2009. Nancy Cunard's Black Man White Ladyship as Surrealist Tract. In: Hackett, R., Hauser, F.S. and Wachman, G. (Eds.). At Home and Abroad in the Empire: British Women Write the 1930s. Neward, DE: University of Delaware Press. pp.96-118.
Young, T., 2008. Studying English Literature: A Practical Guide. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. There is also a 2009 South Asian reprint edition.
Young, T., 2003. Michael Cunningham's The Hours. London and New York: Continuum. One chapter of this book has been translated into Japanese as Young, T., 2006. The Hours and Mrs Dalloway. In: Kubota, N. 2006. Reading English Masterpieces: Mrs Dalloway. Kyoto, Japan: Minerva Press.
The Future of Feminist Narratology, Anglia Ruskin University, 12 October 2013.
Reading Jean Rhys, King's College London, 7 July 2010. Co-organised with Jeannette Baxter and Anna Snaith.
Writing in the Disciplines, Anglia Polytechnic University, 12 April 2002.
Nancy Cunard, Anglia Polytechnic University, 10 November 2001.


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11oz Inner Rim Color Mug - Red
Ceramic Mug, 11 oz, White with colour inner and handle. Well coated for sublimation printing with mug press or with a mug wrap. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Sold by cases ( 48 pcs ), your order for this item must in multiples of 48.
The rim and handle colour mug is popular in pubs, canteens and etc. It has widely been recognised as a wonderful choice for personal or promotional gifts after being printed with a special logos, images or other designs.
Product Info :
Size : 82.0mm ( Diameter ) X 95mm ( Height ) X 11oz
Material : Ceramic
Colour : White with COLOUR inner and handle
Printing Method : Sublimation and Laser Transfer


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April 23, 2009, 12:42 pm
i've been getting complaints about where i've been. between flying to colorado and back, then busing it to philly and back, and then being struck by a debilitating bacterial infection of a major organ, i have not been able to blog much the past couple weeks. thank you alexander fleming and your wonderful bug-killers.
also, now i realize why people hate HMOs. thanks for not calling me back, bastards. it's a good thing every person in my family is in the medical profession and can diagnose me over the phone and send prescriptions via fax. if you ever need a story written about you, i got yo back.
btw, that's jesse on the right. thanks for the soup, sorbet, and orange juice. woot.


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Please note the following before pming me for purchases:
1. Prices are NON-NEGOTIABLE.
2. Normal mail ranges from S$0.30 to S$1 depending on how heavy items are.
3. Registered mail costs an additional S$2.30.
4. Meetups for dolls preferred (yio chu Kang or Newton mrt stations on weekdays, weekend vary)
5. Payment via POSB/DBS transfer.
♥ Fairyland Feeple65 girl body with S hook neck (White skin) . S$570
New from latest Angela order, made in 2014. Neck donut system has been replaced with an S hook, so this body can be used for most company heads. Donut will still be included separately. Knee system rings were replaced with new ones due to the original rings not in good condition.
No defects.
♥ Volks Dollfie Dream II standard body + DDH-006 head + M bust + fist hands + 22mm eyes (White skin) . S$480
Dollfie Dream II base body with DDH-06 head with makeup by me (not professional but used watercolour pencils and artist pastels, not sealed).
White body is currently out of stock on the Volks website.
Back has a little mark that I can't seem to remove with magic sponge.
♥Bluefairy TinyFairy TF Sleeping Emilie (Normal skin). S$425
Bluefairy Tinyfairy Sleeping Emilie with default faceup and full blossom body with tip toe feet. Comes with default feet as well. *Sleeping face options are now discontinued in webstore, and price of a similar doll retails for more than US$365.
Does not come in original box. Wigs + S$40 more.
This item has no noticeable yellowing.
It was made in 2013.
♥ Volks SD10 M bust, SD13 limbs body (Pureskin Normal) . S$688
Here is a hybrid body I got from Volks FCS. It is an SD10 M-bust non-jointed torso with SD13 girl arms and legs. Comes with 2 pairs of hands, heeled feet and flat feet newly purchased this year.
The body has yellowed a little over the years and there is visible difference in shade of body with new flat feet, but not obvious in photos.
♥ Unoa Zero Marion Decadence faceplates (FAIRY SKIN) . S$126
*Would suggest Registered mail for these.
- 1 x Marion Decadence Faceplate
Item Description:
Brand new Marion Decadence faceplate for sale. In pristine condition.
♥ SD Monodee Orca Head (Normal Volks skin) . S$136
18mm lilac Hand craft glass eyes can be included at S$39.50.
Item Description:
Received in February and gave a quick faceup using watercolour pencils, pastels and gloss, sealed with MSC. No eyelashes included on faceup. Have since been kept in original box. He/she feels similar to a Volks SD Ken/Mika.
He/she is SD-sized and works well on an SD10 body. Resin matches pretty well, too.
♥ 8-9inch MHW02~Lettie~Light Brown (medium curly mohair) . S$32 + free normal mail
*Image from Pupa Paradise // Light Brown colour no longer available in stores!
♥8-9" Jpopdolls Tessa in Blood & Chocolate lite . S$47 + free normal mail
Super soft and beautiful curly wig with black ribbon at top.
In great condition and properly stored. Wig colour is most like official image, perhaps less saturated.
Official image
Thank you for looking! ^^
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Bumping up! Creamy Mami set is here for sale!
Bumping up for three new doll heads/faceplates for sale!
Bumping up for new additions!
Bumping up for new dolls added!


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A 1998 national U.S. survey of 15-19 year olds found that 73% had received education about AIDS, 79% about birth control and 58% about resisting sexual activity. Multivariate analysis shows that AIDS and sex education moderately but significantly decreased number of sexual partners and frequency of intercourse in the year prior to the survey. This type of education was also associated with more consistent condom use. Education on some topics was associated with increased knowledge and improved attitudes about AIDS, but these did not always correlate with safer sexual behavior.


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Farewell, Mr. Berra
Throughout their historic rivalry, the Red Sox and New York Yankees have been in many fights between players on the field and fans off the field. But in a time like this, you put aside the jersey and pay respect where it's due.
On September 22, 2015, baseball lost one of their all-time greats. Yankees Hall of Fame catcher, Yogi Berra died last night at the age of 90.
Ever since his major league career began in 1946, Berra hasn't left the wonderful game of baseball. Whether as a player, coach, mentor, etc., Berra was always around to help.
Berra finished his 19 year, hall of fame career, sporting a .285 career batting average with 358 home runs and 2150 hits. Let's not forget that he played 19 seasons as a catcher, which is very hard to do. He was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in the Class of '72.
Even though he was a Yankee, his death spells sorrow all over the game of baseball, so put aside your hate for New York and pay respects to one of the greats. We will miss Yogi Berra.
By Jordan Leandre @Jordan_BBS
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