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The Access Bars are 32 bars of energy that run through and around your head, storing the electromagnetic component of all the thoughts, ideas, attitudes, decisions and beliefs that you have ever had about anything. There are bars for Healing, Body, Control, Awareness, Creativity, Power, Aging, Sex and Money just to name a few. Each thought, idea, attitude, decision or belief that you have fixed in place solidifies the energy and limits your capacity to be generative in that area. The purpose of a Bars session is to clear those points and to invite people to receive. Receiving instead of doing, doing, doing.
Like magic, it is not about what you do, it is about changing the energy of how you are functioning in life that allows change to show up without effort and with great ease.
Have you ever tried to talk to someone who has their mind made up about something? Is it like trying to get through a brick wall? That's because it IS a wall, an energetic wall. Every time you take a point of view, you create another wall.
For example, if you say "I'm never doing that again!¨ that decision stops the energy and limits what you can receive. Does a decision like that create more choice in your life or less? Would it create an impact on your body? Fortunately, this can be changed easily and quickly. By running energy through these bars, the barriers dissipate and the electromagnetic charge is released. Releasing stuck energy is like deleting old files off your computer. You have more space to create something new and wonderful with more up-to-date tools!
Running The Bars™ is a simple, non–invasive, energy process where the facilitator lightly touches each point on the head to release the energy. Receiving this process (having your Bars run)usually leaves you with a sense of peace and space; and a feeling like there is more possibility open to you. This is an incredibly dynamic process that will not only leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed as if you have had a deep restful sleep, it can also change your life. When run on children before exams, it can have a dramatic effect on their grades. Pregnant women report that labor is much shorter and the birthing process is much easier when they have their bars run regularly. Many people report that it assists them in sleeping more soundly. What else is possible?
Benefits of having a Bars session
- More ease with every aspect of life.
- Changing everything that does not work in your life, into something that does without any effort; other than to lay there and have someone touch the 32 points on your head.
- Erasing what is creating limitations in your life without having to know how this works, or believe in it.
- Happiness. General depression vanishes for many after just one session.
- Grades, work performance and mental clarity increase without studying longer or working harder.
- Quicker recovery time with any old or new injury, surgery, disease and for overall health improvement.
- People or situations that once drove you nuts and created great difficulty in your life suddenly no longer bothers you, and is not a problem any more.
- Begin to receive everything easily.
- Deep relaxation, while revitalizing and energizing at the same time.
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MSU faculty complete institute, prep syllabi for 'writing-to-learn'
After becoming students once again at Mississippi State's recent Maroon Institute for Writing Excellence, the new faculty-member graduates are ready to incorporate what they've learned in courses not traditionally associated with writing.
Now in its second year, the annual summer institute trains teachers to modify course syllabi to incorporate more writing-to-learn strategies in class assignments. Known as "Maroon & Write," the overall initiative is the university's quality enhancement plan to improve undergraduate learning at all class levels.
The QEP is required to maintain accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
During Thursday [June 26] ceremonies, the 11 participants representing architecture, language arts, mathematics, music and various sciences formally concluded the three-week intensive institute. By free writing and journaling, conversing and debating, they have developed methods to amend syllabi to include writing assignments, many of which qualify as participation grades.
Creating a "culture change" to make MSU a more writing-centric institution is the underlying purpose of Maroon & Write, said Rich Raymond. Head of the English department and the institute's facilitator, Raymond has for some time applied the writing-to-learn techniques in all his courses.
"We are very excited about the QEP and Maroon & Write," said Jerry Gilbert, provost and executive vice president, at the graduation celebration. "We're introducing writing-across-the-curriculum, and I tell students at each orientation, it's important for their future careers. We're preparing them for life and to be leaders.
"Our students are going to graduate from Mississippi State better prepared to be better members of the community," Gilbert added.
The summer 2014 institute graduates and the writing-to-learn courses they'll be teaching this fall include, by department:
--Agricultural economics assistant extension professor Becky Smith, three Honors Forum sections in the Shackouls Honors College.
--Architecture visiting assistant professor Jeffery Roberson, architectural theory.
--Communication assistant professor Melanie Loehwing, rhetorical theory.
--Curriculum, instruction and special education assistant professor Stephanie Bennett, integrated language arts instruction.
--Geosciences associate professor Renee Clary, principles of paleobiology.
--Human sciences assistant professor Juyoung Lee, sociological and psychological aspects of clothing.
--Interior design associate professor Amy Crumpton, principles, processes and practices for interior design.
--Landscape architecture assistant professor Elizabeth Payne, fundamentals of planning design.
--Mathematics and statistics instructor Kim Walters, problem-solving with real numbers for education majors.
--Music professor Robert Damm, African-American music.
--Sociology instructor Mehrzad Netadj, marriage and family.
--Wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture assistant professor Peter Allen, fish physiology.
This group joins the institute's inaugural class from 2013, many of whom plan to continue teaching Maroon & Write courses. They include, by department:
--Animal and dairy science assistant professor Jamie Larson, physiology of reproduction.
--Associate professor Matthew Little, American literature survey, and instructor LaToya Bogard, introduction to literature. Both are English department faculty members.
--Forestry professor Stephen Grado, forest resources survey.
--Human sciences instructor Rick Noffsinger, introduction to technical writing in agricultural communication.
--Marketing, quantitative analysis, and business law professor Robert S. Moore, Internet marketing.
--Music professor Michael Brown, history and appreciation of music and honors history and appreciation of music.
Learn more about Maroon & Write at www.qep.msstate.edu.
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After solving the Riddle of the Sphinx, there really aren't that many riddles left to solve. The only one I can think of has to do with Israel Channel 10's weather map and its representation of famous Israeli landmarks: Mount Hermon has a snowman, Haifa has the Baha'i Shrine, Tel-Aviv has the Azrieli skyscrapers and Jerusalem the Knesset.
Which leads us to the Beersheba conundrum: behind the inevitable camel, there is a complex of buildings which resembles nothing I have ever seen in the city, and certainly nothing that is as easily recognizable as the others mentioned.
Now, this may not be as important to solve as the Iranian nuclear race – but unlike Ahmadinejad, this one is within our reach:


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US PRESIDENT Barack Obama and Mitt Romney may have officially suspended their election campaigns to concentrate on relief for victims of hurricane Sandy, but with just a week to go before the election, it's clear some political foot soldiers and commentators have not got the message.
Mr Romney five times ignored questions put to him at an Ohio event – officially a storm relief fund-raiser – about comments he once made advocating stripping funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Instead, he told the audience in the city of Kettering: "We have heavy hearts, as you know, with all of the suffering going on. I appreciate what you have done." Reporters at the event noted women showing off T-shirts that read "Obama – you're fired".
Having spent Monday night at the White House keeping tabs on the storm's progress and overseeing the emergency response, Mr Obama visited a Red Cross shelter in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.
"We certainly feel profoundly for all the families whose lives have been upended … The most important message I have for [those affected] is that America's with you," Mr Obama said.
But even before the storm surge had peaked, high-profile conservative columnists attacked the President for playing politics.
"He says he's not concerned about the impact on the elections," Charles Krauthammer said on Fox News.
"I'm sure he's very sincere on that. It is a little odd that he shows up in the [White House] Briefing Room, where he hasn't shown up in the Briefing Room for about, what, a month-and-a-half on Libya, or for everything else for that matter? Then you get the photo-ops of him in the Situation Room deploying, I guess, the utility crews who will restore power all over America."
Meanwhile, a Salon南京夜网 commentator wrote that Mr Romney's Ohio event was "surreal enough to be a campaign parody, with the candidate comparing the federal government's hurricane relief efforts to the time he and some friends had to clean up a football field strewn with rubbish and paper products".
Perhaps the weirdest political comments on the storm came from Michael Brown, the Bush administration's emergency management chief who was widely blamed for that administration's lacklustre response to hurricane Katrina.
On Sunday night, he accused the President of getting involved too soon. He stood by those comments on Tuesday.
One man who has garnered universal praise for his response is the combative New Jersey governor Chris Christie, one of Mr Romney's most high-profile surrogates. On Monday, he attacked the Democrat mayor of Atlantic City before praising Mr Obama for his response.
How the storm will have an impact on the election is unclear. Three of the eight major daily tracking polls have been suspended.It is also unclear whether its impact could hinder people from getting to the polls next Tuesday. If that is the case, polling places could open longer.
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Manta Rays are one of the most incredible marine life encounters you can have while scuba diving. Here's where to see manta rays in Thailand to have the best chance of a real-life encounter for yourself
Coming face to face with a manta ray is one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have underwater. These huge creatures – sometimes up to 4 metres in their wingspan – are also incredibly graceful, and to watch a manta ray glide silently through the water and sometimes perform breathtaking acrobatics is something I never get tired of.
It was in Thailand I saw my first manta ray, and there are two key manta ray diving hot spots in Thailand where you have a good chance of seeing them.
1) Koh Bon, Similan Islands
The first is Koh Bon, which is where I saw my first manta. Koh Bon (Thai for "Island of Hope") is just north of the Similan Islands proper, and an essential destination in any Similan Island liveaboard trip. Koh Bon's major dive site is known as "The Wall", and this area is famous for seeing mantas. It's a sheer vertical drop from the surface down to about 15 metres, and then the ground levels out into a slight slope covered in staghorn coral. Moving parallel to the wall, divers can often see mantas come swooping in from the blue, suddenly materialising from nowhere.
When I saw my first ever manta, I was following Koh Bon's wall with uber dive guide Gerald from the Dolphin Queen liveaboard. I glanced to my left, carried on looking forward, and then did the classic cartoon doubletake, my eyes almost popping out of my head. Right beside me, only a few feet away, was a manta ray in all its blackclad winged glory, moving effortlessly along the wall in parallel with Gerald and I . It stayed with us for a few seconds and then swiftly, unhurriedly outstripped us before languidly wheeling back out into the blue.
As Gerald has never failed to remind me on each previous time we've met up, "You were hugging yourself with glee!"
The five times I've dived at Koh Bon since, I've seen manta rays there every time. Friends of mine who work on Similan liveaboards and so visit Koh Bon every week tell me that over the last couple of years, the number of mantas sighted has been declining a little, but they are still spotted regularly at Koh Bon, so I would say this is still the best place to see manta rays in Thailand. The mantas tend to show up more regularly from January through April in the season., but have been seen there in November and December too.
2) Hin Daeng, Southern Thailand
The second hot spot for manta rays in Thailand is Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, two submerged pinnacles that are accessible from Phuket, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta on dive boat daytrips, on via liveaboards that explore the Southern Thailand dive sites. These two pinnacles are very deep – going to 60 metres and more – and they are a favourite place for both manta rays and whale sharks to make an appearance. Manta rays are often spotted at the very beginning of the dive season in Thailand's Andaman Sea (end of October / beginning of November) and then again around Christmas and February. However, the manta rays at Hin Daeng are much more elusive than at Koh Bon – weeks can go by without them being seen and then they return. Whale sharks are spotted at Hin Daeng 3 or 4 times on average each season. (link)
It was at Hin Daeng that I had the best dive of my life – 5 manta rays and a whale shark on the safety stop. I wrote about this in my article about Koh Lanta for Asian Diver magazine, Manta Ray Paradise.
Manta Rays are also spotted at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai (both near to Koh Bon on Similan liveaboard trips), but there are few other sites they can be seen. Manta rays are never spotted in the Gulf of Thailand (Koh Tao/Samui or Koh Chang).


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For this review, we received a one-year Family Membership subscription to CTCMath, an online math program.
I love that they offer a Family Membership because it means I can pay one price to have all of my girls use the program. They each have different needs, math-wise, and CTCMath allows them to individualize their instruction and practice. All of them are supposed to log in to CTCMath for a minimum of thirty minutes each school day to either work on concepts they are having difficulty with in their curriculum or to work through a CTCMath level.
Sassy is working a year ahead in her math curriculum (actually in MOST of her schoolwork). I like that, through using CTCMath, I can make sure that there are no gaps in her learning and that she can review any concepts she may be having difficulty with in her daily curriculum. In the 5th grade level, she has been able to review long multiplication involving numbers to the hundreds place, division with and without fractional remainders, Roman numerals, and positive and negative numbers. Having this additional practice has helped her grades on her math assignments.
Little Red is also working ahead of her grade level in math and is doing pre-algebra this year for her math curriculum. She started this year working on the Basic Math and Pre-Algebra level in CTCMath and quickly breezed through it. One of the things I most appreciate about homeschooling and about CTCMath is the ability to individualize instruction and allow my child to move at her own pace. She then went on to work on the next two CTCMath levels - Elementary Measurement and Elementary Geometry. These are great for her to use for review since she isn't doing a lot of this in her regular math curriculum.
The twins are using CTCMath a little differently than the other two girls. In our homeschool, we use a block schedule for high school, which means that they focus on four classes each semester, doing a full year's work in a semester. Neither of the twins are doing a math credit this fall since both of them opted to do their Algebra I credit in the spring. They are working through the Algebra I level in CTC math this fall so that they can become familiar with the concepts before they begin their curriculum in the spring.
One aspect of CTCMath that I especially value is the feedback that I receive as their mom/teacher. I can easily log in to see who has logged in that day and what lessons they've worked on. (I can also see who HASN'T logged in, which has resulted in some consequences for a couple of my darlings.) I can also see what their scores were on the lessons they've completed. I also have it set up to email me weekly reports as well as any awards and certificates my girls earn as they work on their lessons. The weekly reports are also available for me to access through my dashboard for up to three months.
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The first use of Hony moone as a term was recorded in 1546. Honeymoons were intended as a way for newlywed couples to have a break away to share some private and intimate moments to help establish the love in their relationship. It was also to ease them into a physical relationship, and therefore increase the bonding during the initial days of marriage.
Of course "love" and "intimacy" are still important elements in today's honeymoons. But as couples may well have been living together before marriage, honeymoons have become more of a break from the daily routine and more to help couples rediscover the intimacy of their relationships.
Honeymoons are often associated with tropical getaways, making Mauritius an obvious wedding and honeymoon destination.
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Pawtucket is a city of 71,148 residents founded in 1671, at the strategic falls of the Blackstone River and the upper tidewaters of Narragansett Bay. It is a city with a special place in the industrial history of the United States. For it was here at the Slater Mill Historic Site that Samuel Slater successfully constructed and operated machines for spinning cotton yarn in 1793. Besides textiles, a variety of machines and iron working shops grew up alongside the textile industry.


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Sadly Chelsea is empty. After two ultrasound examinations we can tel, that there is something bad with Chelsea. 6 progesterone tests, 5 times mating results no puppies. This can happen sometimes. This is reason why breeding is so hard.
So I will not publish anything on my site before a positive ultrasound.
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I believe my first words last Tuesday morning were "SWEET JESUS CHRIST IN A CANOE!!!" as I rolled off my bed and landed in a heap.
I tried to straighten up but no go. I thought "This is a new and funny feeling. Huh." I hobbled down the hall clutching the wall, stooped and gasping like that suspected witch that lives in that creepy old house down the road. (She's not a witch, kids. She's just really fucking old.)
My son asked me if I was alright. Just the flu, Sweets. Right as rain later on.
By some act of sheer stubborn determination (otherwise known as stupidity), I managed to make his lunch and get him on the bus. No small feat, mind you, as when one is doubled over and stifling screams so as not to terrify your child, one tends to inadvertently bang one's head on all manner of sharp corners in one's kitchen.
After he was gone I decided I'd better Google, find out what this new nonsense was about. The search "Why does it feel like a cat is trying to claw it's way out of the right side of my body" led me to some interesting fisting sites and a slew of appendicitis information. As I hadn't been to any neighbourhood parties the night before (ahem) I went with the strong probability that my appendix was being a little bitch due to boredom and wanted out of the shitty place she was in. I think she was throwing plates in a drunken tantrum as well but I can't be sure.
A quick call to my hubby and we were at the hospital. The nurse asked if I'd like some morphine for the pain. My response was to rub my hands together in glee, salivate a little and say "Does a bear shit in the woods?" She took that as a yes, bless her. After the 60 second interval it took for the drug to reach my brain, I looked at my hubby, gave him the gun finger and a wink and told him how fine he was looking. As we were walking to the x-ray lab (I know), I kept referring to my i.v. pole as "my little friend" in my best Scarface voice. I also told hubby that for our next anniversary, I really want one for a present. Yes. Morphine is good.
My surgeon was a lovely, amiable man. As he and his resident came to speak to me, I decided I really need to pee. I was on a bed in a hallway (yay) and swung my legs out of bed in some sort of strange, pain-filled, spread-eagle manuever that had my gown lifting up over my thighs. I've never seen two men scramble so fast to pull a dress down to cover a cooch. They were like fucking ninjas. Still not sure whose dignity they were trying to save but whatever. As I've said, morphine is good.
The surgery was laparoscopic. Three small holes, one above my navel, one on my left side and one above my pubic bone. They used a camera and two tools to remove the bitchy appendix. They were finished in 25 minutes. Wow. But (isn't there always?) the worst part is they fill your abdominal area with air to expand everything so that they have room to work. And your job as a patient when all is said and done is to fart that wind out of you. Do you have any idea how hard that is? As humans we're used to holding it in. I have new respect for farters, let me tell you. And no, that doesn't give you free rein to "let `er buck" around me. No.
One week later and I'm mending, slow but sure. Although, my stitches have decided that rather than dissolve, they're going to poke through my incisions, which is itchy as a motherfucker and will probably lead to a small infection. And scarring. Definitely scarring. The one above my pubic bone will not be tiny. I will likely never be in a bikini again. Unless, of course, I go all 70's porn star down there and grow a full, bushy bush. Or I could possibly cover it up with something, like a hat. Do they make pubic hats? Holy jesus, we might have a million dollar idea here folks! Pubic hats. Someone get back to me on this.
*Special, heartfelt thanks to Dana and Scarlett and family for watching my boy. You have no idea what it meant for me to know he was safe and looked after. And my Mom for coming here. I love you. And yes, Mom, I did talk about my cooch.*


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By sheer chance, we have two (count 'em!) Dan Hicks cuts, along with two from my favorite Finnish klezmer-kebab-jazz band, Alamaailman Vasarat. I've thrown in some lyrics, too, just for shits 'n' grins.
Listen up:
- Lick My Decals Off, Baby - Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band
Rather than I want to hold your hand,
I wanna swallow you whole
'n' I wanna lick you everywhere it's pink
'n' everywhere you think
Whole kit 'n' kaboodle 'n' the kitchen sink
Heaven's sexy as hell
Life is integrated,
Goes together so well
'n' so on
Well, I'm gonna go on 'n' do my washing
Well, now you may think I'm crazy but I want you to
Lick my decals off baby
'n' I don't want you to be lazy
'cause it's drivin' me crazy
'n' this song ain't no sing-song
It's all about the birds 'n' the bees
'n' where it went all wrong
'n' where it all belongs
'n' the earth all go down on their knees
lookin' for ah little ease
She stuck out her tongue 'n' the fun begun
She stuck out her tongue 'n' the fun begun
She stuck it out at me, 'n' I just thumbed my nose
'n' went on washing my clothes
- Perikunta - Alamaailman Vasarat
- Shorty Falls In Love - Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks
- Koeeoaddi There - The Incredible String Band
the natural cards revolve ever changing
seeded elsewhere planted in the garden fair grow trees, grow trees
tongues of the sheer wind
setting you foot where the sand is untrodden,
the ocean that only begins
listen a woman with a bulldozer built this house now
carving away the mountain whose name is your childhood home
we were trying to buy it buy it buy it
someone was found killed there all bones bones dry bones
earth water fire and air
met together in a garden fair
put in a basket bound with skin
if you answer this riddle
you'll never begin
born in a house where the doors shut tight
shadowy fingers on the curtains at night
cherry tree blossom head high snow
a busy main road where I wasn't to go
I used to sit on the garden wall
say hello to people going by so tall
hallo to the postman's stubbly skin
hallo to the baker's stubbly grin
mrs thompson gave me a bear
brigitte and some people lived upstairs
skating on happy valley pond
various ministers and guards stood around
the ice was nice hallo the invisible brethren
and there was a tent you played cards with the
soldiers in, don't worry we won't send anyone
after you they screamed
but me and licorice saw the last of them one
misty twisty day
across the mournful morning moor motoring away
singing ladybird, ladybird what is your wish
your wish is not granted unless it's a fish
your wish is not granted unless it's a dish
a fish on a dish is that what you wish
earth water fire and air
met together in a garden fair
put in a basket bound with skin
if you answer this riddle
you'll never begin
- World In Changes - Dave Mason
- O'Reilly At The Bar - Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks
- I Can't - Radiohead
- Barabajagal - Donovan
- Hey Jude - The Beatles
- Jano - Alamaailman Vasarat


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If you missed the live streaming of Siggraph 2014 a couple of weeks ago Cineversity just uploaded all the presentations for you to watch. These are some of the best motion designers out there sharing their workflow and explaining every little step of their work. Very informative stuff and a great way to get familiar with the new R16 version of Cinema 4D. Check out the tutorials below:
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text: A Spanish cheese that is made from unpasteurized milk of Majorera goats on the island of Fuerteventura, which is one of the Canary Islands. High in fat content and very aromatic, the goat's milk is used to produce an uncooked cheese paste that is pressed and placed in round wooden molds to be dried and then shaped. The cheese is produced as a natural white rind cheese with a patterned rind, a cheese rubbed with oil, or as a cheese rubbed with outer coatings of paprika, or sweet roasted cornmeal flour. Aged versions of this cheese darken in color, creating a tan colored rind with a golden ivory colored meat. Open textured with small evenly dispersed eyes, the creamy textured Majorero has a strong somewhat spicy and buttery flavor that may taste slightly acidic. Majorero cheese can be served as a snacking cheese, a dessert cheese with honey drizzled over it, a grilling cheese, or a cheese for topping pasta, potato, rice, and vegetables. It goes well with dry white wine or sweet sherry. This cheese may also be referred to as Queso Fuerteventura or Queso Majorero.


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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Spring Cleaning & New Beginnings
This is an actual blog post and not just a video of the new house. I hope you've been enjoying them, I enjoyed making them. Our house now looks tons better, and we are settling in nicely. I will continue to post videos as a few of you have indicated that you enjoyed viewing them.
We continue to thank God for allowing us this new adventure here in Brenham. Several of you who live in the area have contacted us, and we are grateful for your friendship and hospitality.
Looking toward Easter Sunday, I am reminded of God's grace given to us through the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you are not convinced about the claims of Jesus, I'd love to chat with you about it... It would be my joy...
Until next time...
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Gannett, DirecTV Work Toward Retrans Pact
Staring at a Nov. 30 deadline, Gannett Broadcasting says its "in intense negotiations," with DirecTV aimed at a rreaching a retransmission-consent deal.
At the same time, the parties have begun to craft their positioning statements with consumers as well.
Gannett ran a crawl during primetime Nov. 28, warning viewers that a shutdown may occur at the end of the week for DirecTV subscribers.
Said Gannett in a statement: "Over the past weeks, we have been in intense negotiations with DirecTV to reach a fair, market-based deal. Gannett has never had service disruption with a major carrier. However, with the Nov. 30 deadline approaching, we have a responsibility to inform our viewers of the possibility of a signal disruption, which is why we have begun running crawls and PSAs on our stations. We will continue to work with DirecTV right up to the deadline."
DirecTV issued its own statement: "We remain in productive discussions with Gannett Broadcasting and have no intention of removing any of their local stations from DirecTV customers' line-ups after Nov. 30, since only Gannett can do that. DirecTV customers should rest assured that, even though Gannett has removed its stations from other distributors' customers before, those interruptions were resolved within hours and not days. We would hope Gannett will not resort to any unnecessary blackout, however brief it might be."
Gannett owns 23 stations. Last month, it reached an 11th hour deal with Dish Network to avert a disconnect.


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JUANA: Yes, Happy New Month! I read this morning that this was National Black Dog Day. We have lots of wonderful, adoptable black dogs here at Straydog.
It was a good day at Straydog. This is a picture of Bill walking big puppy James to the park.
BILL: What was James' normal weight? 60 something?
JUANA: He was more than that. At one point, because he tore his ACL and we had to keep him indoors for so long and he wasn't able to run, he was obese. He was probably 80 pounds then. He probably weighs 20 pounds less than he used to weigh.
BILL: He had a good walk in the park for me. This picture is of his 10:30 walk. Don't use that picture of me, because of my tummy.
JUANA: Well, you can work on your tummy, while James works on his.
BILL: Are they siblings? Midnight doesn't look like he was starving.
JUANA: I don't think they are littermates. The girl is very small. He doesn't look like he's starving anymore, because he's been at Morton Clinic for a while and they put weight on him. Both of these dogs look very good now.
BILL: We'll be back tomorrow with another report from Straydog.


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Every day for an entire year, 365 Encouraging Verses of the Bible gives you a concise, easy-to-read entry on the most important, intriguing, and hope-filled passages of scripture. From the profound opening of Genesis 1:1 ("In the beginning, God. . .") to the final prayer of Revelation 22:20 ("Even so, come, Lord Jesus"), you'll find this book--in a handsome, leather-like binding--a useful and enjoyable tool for enhancing your biblical knowledge. Appropriate for readers from junior high and up, 365 Encouraging Verses of the Bible covers the breadth and width of scripture in a one-year format.
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Three-day training session in Chile brings mentors on board
April 20, 2010
The Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES, Mercy Corps' local partner) Center is humming with activity. In its community hall and playground, scores of school teachers, psychologists, social workers and community leaders are crawling, jumping, pulling, pushing and cheering one another in games with names like Treasure Chest and Streets and Avenues.
It lifts my heart to hear these laughs and shouts. Six weeks ago in this same playground, we were distributing emergency health kits and water to stunned families in a state of shock. Their homes and livelihoods had collapsed or been washed out to sea, looting was rampant and an 18-hour curfew was in place.
Today is the third and final day of the Mercy Corps training sessions here at the EPES Center in Hualpén, one of many Chilean cities devastated by the February 27 earthquake and tsunami.
Trainers Eric Loc and Fabian Vinces worked with children after Peru's 2007 earthquake. As this was their first visit to Chile, they spent a week visiting the areas hardest hit by the catastrophe, adapting the Mercy Corps programs to central and southern Chile's triple disaster of earthquake, tidal wave and unrest.
They brought with them two programs: "Comfort for Kids," based on storytelling for children age 7 to 10, and Hacia Adelante (Moving Forward) based on games and sports, for children age 10 to 14.
One of the first changes to be made was the name of program. EPES adopted the term "recuperación emocional" (emotional recovery) to describe these new programs for psycho-social support to children to deal with post-earthquake trauma. But we were so taken with the idea of providing comfort that we packed the "Telling My Story" workbook into a backpack with crayons, toothpaste, toothbrush, a flashlight and a stuffed animal toy for each child.
The second program, Hacia Adelante (Moving Forward), uses games and sports to encourage communication and restore self-confidence. As I write this, the EPES office in Hualpén is jammed with tote bags of soccer balls, volleyballs, marbles, nets, cones, jerseys, caps and a referee's whistle — a full kit for every adult mentor who promises to reach out to children here, in Coronel, Penco, San Pedro and Talcahuano.
At the end of today's training session, 55 enthusiastic mentors have signed up to work with young neighbors and students over 10 weeks of exploration and expression to dissipate frightening memories and lingering fears.
Maria Herrera, paramedic and health promoter from Huachicoop, will work through her Junta de Vecinos (neighborhoods meeting) at the local community center. She is excited about the Mi Historia del Terremoto y Maremoto de Chile (¨My story of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Chile¨) the twice-weekly workshop for younger children to narrate and illustrate their own stories of fright, hurt and confusion, as well as their dreams and realizations. Fabian Vinces, the therapist in charge of the training, says that narration is vital to recovery because, "what is unspoken remains unresolved." By writing their own stories, "children recover a sense of what is their own, because they lost everything and now have to share everything."
"Children cannot always explain their feelings, and adults are too preoccupied to listen," Maria believes. One of the children she wants to see participate is her granddaughter, whose house in Santa Clara, Talcahuano was flooded by the tsunami.
Adriana Maureira is the President of the Hospital Penco Lirquén community council. Among the children who will benefit from mentoring is her 12-year-old granddaughter, who continues to vomit and cannot be left alone since the quake yanked her from sleep, bed and home in late February.
Early in the sessions, conducted in the EPES Community Hall from April 14 to 16, these mentors-in-training shared their own stories of shock, grief, escape and survival. Behind the common denominator of loss, their stories tell how — as in Tolstoy — every family lives disaster in its own way. All continue to live with its consequences, in material loss, strained family relations, sudden joblessness or sharing crowded living quarters with relatives and strangers.
In La Higuera, 50 families from the low-lying Penco neighborhoods of Gente de Mar, Cerro Verde Bajo and Playa Negra have been relocated to one-room wooden boxes with wide open slats and no windows, already defenseless against the coming cold winter rains and wind.
Like Sandra Mora and Zunilda Barrales, who lives with her 104-year-old grandmother Maria Luisa Calfuqueo, the women here have reacted with strength and intelligence to the disaster that swept them off the coastal strip, onto the Cerro del Cura hill and into an emergency camp in the elegantly-named Villa Bosquemar across from what is possibly the only church left standing in Talcahuano. Like most women, they feel they must hold in their own grief for the sake of others more vulnerable than themselves, and especially their children.
EPES will be working with Villa Bosquemar to help residents winterize their "temporary" homes with material support. (Sandra Mora shudders at the government's estimate of a three-year wait before being considered for permanent housing.) EPES will also help them equip the community hall and train residents in first aid and other health care skills, including prevention of the respiratory illnesses that southern Chile's winter always brings.
There is no self pity here. Only a sense — with the earth still shaking noticeably several times a day — of security randomly shattered and immense vulnerability. This glimpse of fragility behind the face of stoical Fuerza Chile ("Chile Be Strong") and similar public campaigns reaffirms something important: we cannot dismiss the emotional impacts of the quake, even if the rubble is now being cleared and a certain pretence of normality restored.
The two Mercy Corps programs will be conducted in schools, community halls, churches and playgrounds over the next three months. To accompany the process, EPES has hired Zicri Orellana, a community psychologist and University of Concepcion lecturer experienced with youth, thanks to a grant from the 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers Union of New York State. After that, they can be replicated among the families, women and others who need to process their earthquake experiences through self expression or team work.


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relief for Typhoon Ondoy pt. 2
thank you to everyone who has contributed to relief efforts for victims of typhoon ondoy/ketsana! from personal efforts, i have managed to raise $300 towards our organizational goal of $500! due to the overwhelmingly positive response to the efforts, we have raised our target goal to $1000 by the end of the week. please keep your donations coming!
part 2 of the relief efforts is also to also solicit for material donations. please read more about donating goods below.
lastly, if you're free this SATURDAY NIGHT — swing by MILK in sf for a benefit party!
Last night a group of Bay Area community folks—everyone from church groups, activist groups, community centers, student organizations, home care workers organizers, teachers, bank employees, SF city government workers, women's organizers, CA State Assembly representatives, etc.—came together at the Daly City United Methodist Church to coordinate our Ondoy relief efforts. This loose collaborative quickly agreed that…
- We as Bay Area Organizations and Individuals want to support each of our existing grassroots relief initiatives but agree that if we coordinate our efforts we can have more of an impact. We feel the need to differentiate our efforts from larger, governmental and corporate efforts to emphasize the importance of everyday people helping out as best they can.
- We want to make sure that our relief goods directly reach the victims of Ondoy based on legitimate concerns of poor distribution, misappropriation or corruption on the part of the Philippine government and some relief agencies. Our combined efforts are meant to be responsible relief effort where we underscore the importance of accountability to show that our efforts actually reach those most affected by Ondoy.
- There are 8 million Filipinos living outside of the Philippines, 4 million living here in the USA, and 2 million living in California alone. Just because we aren't currently living in the Philippines does not mean we aren't connected to what's happening there. In fact, we're very concerned for our families, friends, and kababayan back home, and this relief effort is an expression of our Bay Area community's concern for the people of the Philippines.
- We want to the spread word about MIGRANTE International, an international alliance of migrant organizations based in the Philippines, who some of us are donating to, especially because they are offering the service of reconnecting people here with family members who they may have lost contact with due to evacuation or relocation.
- In October, some of us through GABRIELA USA have an already-planned trip to the Philippines. In light of Ondoy, they will turn the trip into a partial relief mission to do direct relief as well as make sure donations from the Bay Area that we send actually reached those who were most in need.
With all that said, we could really use the support in collecting the following for donation to various relief efforts in the Philippines. (Listed in general order of priority.)
0) Balikbayan Boxes (to send our donations in; we will be working with Manila Forwarders in San Francisco who have graciously agreed to send the boxes for free)
1) Money – While we understand some have difficulty accepting this reality, it's unfortunately the most flexible for those doing the relief work on-the-ground in the Philippines to get the supplies they need the most, especially when you consider your $$$ can buy more medicine and food, for example, than we can buy here and send over.
2) Medical Supplies (over-the-counter, first aid kits, bandages, medical equipment)
3) Food (dried, canned)
4) Blankets & Clothing (no heavy winter clothes please, in consideration of the generally warm tropical climate in the Philippines)
5) Basic Office / School Supplies (for relief efforts, replacements for destroyed school materials)
6) Toys / Kids Comfort Items
We're still getting some details together, but as published in the SF Chronicle yesterday (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/29/MNVF19UH5S.DTL&tsp=1), you can drop off donations to…
Filipino Community Center
Monday through Friday, 9:00-6:00 pm
4681 Mission St., San Francisco.
Liwanag Kultural Center
Monday, Thursday, Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, 3:30-8:30
Sunday 6:00-9:00 pm
222 Lausanne Ave. @ Hillside Park Clubhouse, Daly City
Asian Pacific Islander Youth Promoting Advocacy & Leadership
Attn: Armael Malinis, AnakBayan-East Bay
Monday through Friday, 9:00-6:00 pm
310 Eighth St., suite 215, Oakland.
United Methodist Church
Monday through Friday, 9:00-6:00 pm
474 Southgate Ave., Daly City.
Filipino Youth Coalition & Filipino Community Support
Monday through Friday, 9:00-6:00 pm
Corner of Kenesta Way and Clarice Drive, San Jose.
Valley Faith United Methodist Church
1251 Sandia Ave., Sunnyvale.
More details, drop-off locations, and fundraisers to come.


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Amazing News January 2018
Chocolate Calms Fluttering Hearts
Atrial fibrillation, the medical term for irregular heart rhythms, is associated with stroke, heart failure, dementia, and earlier death, but high-cocoa chocolate can reduce the flutters. A study tracked more than 55,000 Danish men and women for about 13 years and found that eating chocolate two to six times per week reduced risk of flutters by 20 percent, likely because chocolate contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet nutrients, and magnesium. However, researchers warned against eating large amounts of the treat.
Is Your Job Low-Vitamin D?
People in certain jobs are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D, Canadian
researchers concluded after analyzing 71 studies with a total of more than 53,000 subjects. These were the percentages of vitamin D-deficient people in different types of occupations:
- Shift workers: 80%
- Indoor workers (non-healthcare): 77%
- Healthcare students: 72%
- Medical residents: 65%
- Outdoor workers: 48%
- Practicing physicians: 46%
- Nurses: 43%
The study was published in the journal BMC Public Health.
6 years
The longest study comparing an organic crop to a conventional one, lasting 6 years, found that organic onions contained significantly higher levels of beneficial antioxidants and flavonols, nutrients that help to prevent common diseases. Because of its length, this study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, likely gives a more accurate picture of organic benefits, compared to earlier, shorter studies that sometimes had conflicting results.
Group Exercise Beats Solitary Workouts
According to a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, people working out in a group lowered stress and significantly improved quality of life, compared to those who exercised individually. Those participating in group exercise spent 30 minutes at least once a week in a core strengthening and functional fitness training program. At the end of 12 weeks, their mental, physical, and emotional scores improved significantly. They also reported a 26.2 percent reduction in perceived stress levels. By comparison, solitary exercisers worked out twice as long, and saw no significant changes, except in mental quality of life (11 percent increase). "The communal benefits of coming together with friends and colleagues, and doing something difficult, while encouraging one another, pays dividends beyond exercising alone," concludes Dayna Yorks, DO, lead researcher on this study.


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The BCM Foundation training will initiate the participants to the recognised BCM professional best practices as well as the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) implementation cycle.
This course is based on a comprehensive and thorough model providing the participants with a solid BCM knowledge base, the methodology and the tools required to understand, implement and maintain a complete BCMS.
This course is fully compatible with the ISO 22301 and ISO 22313 standards.
This course is designed for Professionals with minimal or no BCM experience, with the objective to acquire BCM knowledge in order to implement and maintain a high quality BCMS.
3 days
Participants will receive a softcopy of all examples, tools, and templates reviewed during this course. These documents are license-free and are fully editable by participants for use in their own organisations. A valuable time-saver!
For additional information, click on the city's name or on the trainer's name. To sort differently, click on the title of a column. For all questions, please feel free to contact us.
Février 2018 - Calgary, AB, Canada
''The trainer' experience was obvious in his teaching method of story telling. The concepts became easy to understand and believable when related to experience. The teaching plan followed/demonstrated the order of actions required to develop a complete BCMS''
February 2014 - Ottawa, Canada
"Well done. Exercises were well crafted to support the learning. Examples and stories also helped me learn and understand."
"Found course very useful. Added a dose of reality to our BCMS which has gaps. Will be able to use training to build foundation for solid BCMS."
"Very enjoyable - Time flew. Good mix of lectures and exercises, with a little humor tossed in."
September 2013 - Accra, Ghana
"This has been a very useful course. The instruction and role plays has equipped me with necessary tools and knowledge to implement a world class BCMS."
August 2013 - Nairobi, Kenya
"All in all the training was very good and a very big eye opener to me especially that I haven't had any training in BCM and the concept was totally new. I have learnt a lot of new concepts that will equip me to be able to coordinate BCM in my affiliate."
"I am happy, my last 3 days were very value-adding to my professional work."
"Am impressed and well satisfied with the course. The instructor did a great job."


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UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 Notification, Eligibility, Dates
UPSC announces Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019 - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is likely to release the official notification and online application form for the Civil Services Examination 2019 on 19th February 2019. Aspirants can check details on the official website www.upsc.gov.in.
Also See : Top 10 toppers of UPSC Civil Services Exam 2018
As per the annual examination calendar released by UPSC, the application process for both Civil Service (Preliminary) Exam and Indian Forest Services (Preliminary) Exam 2019 through CSP will begin from 19th February 2019 till 18th March 2019. The Preliminary exam will be conducted on 02nd June 2019.
Also See : UPSC Civil Service Prelims Result 2019 announced, check details
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019 Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 19th February 2019
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 18th March 2019
- Date of Commencement of Exam: 02nd June 2019
- Duration of Exam: 01 Day
Also See : Top 10 toppers of UPSC Civil Services Exam
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Exam 2019 - Vacancy Details
- Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services Exam for recruitment to the Services and Posts mentioned below will be held by the Union Public Service Commission.
Name of the Posts
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian P&T Accounts & Finance Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group 'A'
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group 'A' (IRS)
- Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group 'A' (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
- Indian Postal Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group 'A'
- Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group 'A'
- Indian Defence Estates Service, Group 'A'
- Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group 'A'
- Indian Trade Service, Group 'A' (Gr. III)
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group "A"
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group 'B' (Section Officer's Grade)
- Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B'
- Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B'
- Pondicherry Civil Service, Group 'B'
- Pondicherry Police Service, Group 'B'
Also See : UPSC Exams
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2019
- Nationality: For the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India.
- For other services, a candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Govt. of India.
- Provided further that candidates belonging to categories (b), (c) and (d) above will not be eligible for appointment to the Indian Foreign Service.
- A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the exam but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Govt. of India.
Age Limits
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st of August i.e., he must have been born not earlier than 02nd August 1986 and not later than 01st August 1998.
- Necessary action to make corresponding changes in respective Rules/Regulations pertaining to various services is being taken separately.
Upper Age-Limit
- Up to a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a SC/ST
- Up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to OBC who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates;
- Up to a maximum of five years if a candidate had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from the 01st January 1982 to the 31st day of December.
- Up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on 01st August and have been released.
Educational Qualifications
- Candidate must hold a degree of any of Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section-3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates who have appeared at an examination the passing of which would render them educationally qualified for the Commission's exam but have not been informed of the results as also the candidates who intend to appear at such a qualifying exam will also be eligible for admission to the Preliminary Exam.
- All candidates who are declared qualified by the Commission for taking the Civil Services (Main) Exam will be required to produce proof of passing the requisite exam with their application for the Main.
- Examination failing which such candidates will not be admitted to the Main Exam
- In exceptional cases the Union Public Service Commission may treat a candidate who has not any of the foregoing qualifications as a qualified candidate provided that he/she has passed exam conducted by the other Institutions, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission justifies his/her admission to the exam
- Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications, which are recognised by the Govt. as equivalent to professional and technical degree, would also be eligible for admission to the exam.
- Civil Services (Main) Exam, will be provisionally admitted to the Exam provided they submit along with their application a copy of certificate from the concerned authority of the University/Institution that they had passed the requisite final professional medical exam.
Number of Attempts:
- Every candidate appearing at the exam, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted six attempts at the examination.
- Provided that this restriction on the number of attempts will not apply in the case of SC and ST candidates who are otherwise eligible.
Also See : UPSC Exam Dates 2019 - UPSC 2019 Calendar
Selection Process for UPSC Civil Services 2019
- Selection procedure of civil services exam 2019 will complete in two stages - Preliminary Exam (MCQ type), Mains Exam (descriptive type) and Personal Interview.
- Qualified candidates of preliminary examination will be called for Mains Exam followed by personal interview for final selection.
UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern 2019
- The Competitive Exam Comprises two successive stages: (i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Main Exam and (ii) Civil Service (Main) Exam (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates of the various service and posts.
- The preliminary Exam will consist of two papers of Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks in the subjects set out in sub-section screening test only.
- The marks obtained in the Preliminary examination by the candidate who are declared qualified for admission to the Main Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.
Main Exam Contains:
- Paper-I: Essay 250 marks
- Paper-II: General Studies-I, 250 Marks
- Paper-III: General Studies-II, 250 Marks
- Paper-IV: General Studies-III, 250 Marks
- Paper-V: General Studies-IV, 250 Marks
- Paper-VI: Optical Subjects - Paper-1: 250 Marks
- Paper-VII: Optical Subjects - Paper-2: 250 Marks
- Sub-Total (Written Test): 1750 Marks
- Grand Total: 2025 Marks
- UPSC will prepare merit list on the basis of candidates' performance & high marks aggregate scored in Mains & interview
Exam Centres (Tentative)
- Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Allahabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Allahabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Puducherry, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam.
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019 Application Fee
- Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/PH Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of Rs.100/- either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by Cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala /State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.
- Applicants who opt for "Pay by Cash" mode should print the system generated Pay-in-slip during part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only. "Pay by Cash" mode will be deactivated at 23.59 hours of 18th March 2019 i.e. one day before the closing date.
- However, applicants who have generated their Pay-in-Slip before it is deactivated may pay
How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services Exam 2019 - Application Process
- Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2019 (Including IFoSE-2019) - Online application form to be available from 19th February 2019 on https://upsconline.nic.in only.
- Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to examination. Aspirants can check details on the official website www.upsc.gov.in.
- Candidates are required to apply Online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in
- Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above-mentioned website. Brief Instructions for filling up the "Online Application Form" given in Appendix-II.
- Online Applications can be filled up to 18th March 2019 till 06.00 PM.
- The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admission Certificate 3-weeks before the commencement of the exam; the e-Admission Certificate will be made available in the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in for downloading by candidates.
- No Admission Certificate will be sent by post.


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The developer, Clare Coastal Windpower, has lodged new plans with the local authorities to build a nine-turbine wind farm four kilometres from Trump's Doonbeg golf course.
A previous application had been thrown out due to technical issues with the submission, with Trump claiming the council had "killed" plans to construct the development.
But a new consent application has now been submitted to the council, which admits that the 125-metre turbines would be visible from the golf course.
Local media sources have quoted a Trump spokesperson as saying: "We will do whatever is necessary to fight it and protect the beauty of our site."
The American tycoon has a long history of opposing wind projects. In February he lost his legal challenge to the construction of the 100MW European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeen Bay, Scotland.


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McMaster students teach youth about science, salmon and sustainability
More than 100 students gathered at Burlington's Lowville Park to release salmon into Bronte Creek.
Earlier this month, volunteers from McMaster's Let's Talk Science Partnership Program (LTSPP) helped local students release over 200 Atlantic salmon into Bronte Creek as part of an effort to both increase salmon populations in Hamilton waters and get young people involved in science.
The release took place at Burlington's Lowville Park on May 15, with over 100 students from three different schools in attendance. Volunteers from LTSPP had been visiting the schools since February to teach youth about salmon, sustainability and the environment. With the help of undergraduate and graduate volunteers from McMaster, teachers and students learned how to raise the fish from eggs.
Although the reintroduction project contributes to the rehabilitation of the local environment, ultimately it exists just as much for the students as for the salmon.
"We have a chance to involve kids in science in a real hands-on and meaningful way," says Allison Sills, associate dean of science at McMaster. "Far too often science in elementary school can be stripped down to the memorization of inconsequential facts and that's not what science is all about."
Every year the McMaster group works with youth throughout Hamilton on a number of projects with the goal of inspiring Canada's next generation of scientists.
Coordinators say the project was a great success as an additional 30 youth were involved this year over last, thanks to a Promo Science grant awarded by the National Science and Engineering Council of Canada. Next year, LTSPP hopes that award funds will allow them to reach 60 more youth than this year.
For more information on the LTSPP, please visit their website.


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Formula One has announced plans for a street race in Miami starting in 2019.
Miami city officials are scheduled to vote next week on a plan to stage a race the series has long coveted as it seeks to enlarge its presence in the United States. A Miami race would be the second in the U.S., joining the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. And it would be the fourth in North America, joining races in Canada and Mexico City.
The race is supported by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. Details of the financing for the Miami race were not immediately available. The U.S. Grand Prix in Texas gets about $25 million in state and local tax money to pay for staging the race.
The Miami City Commission proposal calls for a 10-year deal.


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Blog Archives
Banana Republic Floral Fluted Sleeve Top
Typically this type of blouse is not something I would pick up, but I loved the beautiful print. And I think the fluted sleeves are so much fun. There are so many colors that would go with this top. I have had this great J. Crew No. 2 pencil skirt forever, but I tried a light purple on with it too and it looked pretty. The Banana Republic website has a white skirt with it, but if you've followed me at all, y'all know I much rather prefer color over neutrals. This top is on sale right now, so don't miss out on a great deal!
Top – Banana Republic Floral Fluted; Skirt – J. Crew No. 2 Pencil; Earrings – Kendra Scott Sophee; Shoes – Christian Louboutin
J. Crew Factory Daybreak Dress
This Daybreak dress I recently got a J. Crew Factory is easily going to be one of my favorites this summer. It is such a great cut – and it's perfect to wear to work or for play. My office tends to be the temperature of a refrigerator, so adding a cardigan to the look was easy – and cute. The dress comes in so many different colors. My coworker had the hot pink one on the other day with a chunky gold necklace, and it looked absolutely adorable. Also, getting it at the Factory store guaranteed a great price too. They always have incredible sales! And yay to that!
Dress – J. Crew Factory Daybreak; Cardigan – Kohl's (old, similar here); Shoes – Jeffrey Campbell Rayos Wedge; Necklace and Charms – Stella & Dot (old); Bracelets – Spartina and Henri Bendel (old)
Floral Blouse and Pencil Skirt
Spring has sprung…or has it? The temperatures in the south have been so crazy! It's 80. It's 55. It's 67. Make. Up. Your. Mind. But Mother Nature has been very indecisive lately. But…it doesn't stop me from wearing a fun floral top and bright pencil skirt. So take that, Mother Nature.
I got this blouse in a Stitch Fix. I had asked my stylist for fun print tops, and this one definitely delivered. There's so many ways to style this blouse, but I thought it would be fun with a bright No. 2 pencil skirt from J. Crew. These skirts are so timeless; and they always go on sale!
Blouse – Collective Concepts via Stitch Fix; Skirt – J. Crew No. 2 Pencil; Bracelet – Henri Bendel (sold out); Shoes – Louise et cie (old, but similar here in black); Watch – Rolex
J. Crew Factory Quilted Vest
I was always a little unsure of the vest trend. But when J. Crew Factory has one of their great 40% off the whole store deals, I thought why not? I went with navy, since blue is one of my favorite colors and I knew I had a ton of different options to wear underneath.
I can't tell you how much I have worn this vest! My other favorite way to wear it is with a plaid shirt underneath. It's so easy just to throw on some skinnies and boots – and you're done! Easy outfits are my favorite 🙂
Vest – J. Crew Factory (on sale!); Shirt – The Limited Perfect Tee (similar); Jeans – AG (similar); Boots – Frye Carmen Inside Zip (similar); Earrings – Stella & Dot (retired, but these are similar); Bracelet – Louis Vuitton Save It
Three's Not a Crowd
I love jeans. So freakin' much. I love how you can easily dress them up with the right top, shoes, and accessories. I found this great flowy blouse at Loft recently…which with the weather we are having I didn't even have to wear a coat over it that night! I thought layering necklaces with this higher neckline would look good, but I thought I'd add another wrinkle…one more necklace! I kept it somewhat easy with all of them being gold and clear crystal, but they all had varying styles and lengths. Not to pat myself on the back, but I really like how the look turned out 🙂 Love when I step outside of the box and try something new.
Shirt – Loft; Jeans – Joe's (similar); Shoes – Christian Louboutin; Earrings – kate spade (similar); Shorter Necklace – Stella & Dot; Medium Necklace – J. Crew Factory (sold out); Long Necklace – J. Crew Factory (sold out)
Crystal Clear – Necklaces and Earrings
I'm a typical girl. I love jewelry. But, I have an exception to that statement. I love jewelry that can be worn so many ways. And these two necklaces and earrings are exactly what I'm referring to. Being clear stones, they go with everything! Even dressing up this flannel plaid shirt from J. Crew Factory.
The best part of this jewelry…ridiculously affordable. The longer necklace I picked up this fall at J. Crew Factory. Uh…for a whopping $24. The shorter necklace I eyed from Stella & Dot for a long time, and I finally caved almost two years ago. Again, I knew it would go with so much, from shirts and sweaters to dresses. It's under $60, and for those of you have bought S&D before, you know it's so well made.
Let's not forget about the earrings. Talk about go with literally every outfit! These Nancy studs from Stella & Dot are a must. And again…only $24. These have become some of my go-to earrings. They are the perfect size that doesn't swallow my earlobe.
If you are going to spend any money on jewelry this fall, I highly recommend these three pieces!
Shirt – J. Crew Factory (super sale!); Longer necklace – J. Crew Factory (super sale!); Shorter necklace – Stella & Dot (here and very similar style for cheaper here); Earrings – Stella & Dot
Fall Uniform – Plaid Shirt and Booties
The plaid shirt. It's my favorite fall and winter item! I keep telling myself enough with the plaid, but there are so many great plaids out there! And in the colder months, I do love layering them under a cozy sweater. One thing I love about this Banana Republic shirt is the reversed print on the inside. It's a great navy gingham. And let's not forget to mention how soft it is! Pretty much like wearing a pajama shirt 🙂 (And it's on sale – even bettaaaahhhh!)
I was on the hunt for some great (and comfortable) brown ankle booties. Do you know where I found these? The Aerosoles outlet store! I thought Aerosoles were kind of "old lady" shoes for their comfort factor, but they had some very cute styles! I have become a fan…and I got a TON of compliments on them when I wore them to work.
Another great find at J. Crew Factory was this jeweled necklace. It goes with literally everything. And what a bargain getting it half off for around $25.
Shirt – Banana Republic (on sale!); Jeans – Joe's; Booties – Aerosoles (on sale!); Necklace – J. Crew Factory (on sale!); Bracelet – Henri Bendel (on sale!); Watch – Michael Kors
Artsy Anthro Peplum Top
This top is like wearing artwork. I immediately gravitated towards it on the Anthro sales rack (I can't find it online anymore – sorry!). I love clothes that are unique and colorful – and this top is most definitely both of those. With all of these great colors, I knew I had a few ways to style this, the first one being with this orangey J. Crew No. 2 pencil skirt. I have a blue pencil skirt that goes great too, but I like how the orange pulls from the faux belt in the top. I think it just ties it all together.
Happy Monday, everyone!
Top – Anthropologie; Skirt – J. Crew No. 2 Pencil; Shoes – Charles by Charles David; Necklace – via Stitch Fix; Earrings – Stella & Dot; Bracelets – Henri Bendel and Hermes; Watch – Rolex
Latest Stitch Fix Printed Shirt
In my latest Stitch Fix, I asked my stylist to focus just on shirts…specifically short sleeve or sleeveless shirts for this hot summer in the south. And this is one of the beauties that I got! Blue is one of my favorite colors and this print is just fantastic! As soon as I tried it on, I knew I could pair it with this J. Crew No. 2 pencil I picked up at the end of last summer. It's such a great lightweight, silky (well polyester) shirt that can be worn so many different ways.
And can I tell you how much I love this new coral/orange lipstick from Lipstick Queen? Well, I do! I've always been afraid of that color, but many times this summer I kept saying to myself I wish I had that color for certain outfits! So I stepped outside my comfort zone – and voila! A fun new lip color that is actually called Fire Red…not quite sure I see the red in it though!
Shirt – via Stitch Fix; Skirt – J. Crew No. 2 Pencil; Wedges – Charles by Charles David (old); Necklace – via Stitch Fix; Bracelet – Henri Bendel (old); Watch – Rolex; Earrings – kate spade (similar); Lipstick – Lipstick Queen Saint Fire Red
Brighter the Better
Taking a vacation to the Caribbean is the perfect time to wear your bright, tropical-colored clothes! This Ted Baker Blisse Chameleon Print Tee just fit in when we stopped in Cozumel. Tropical flowers and adorable chameleons and jewels – oh my! I thought with such a bright shirt might as well turn up the brightness a notch with bright green shorts! Why not?!
Happy Monday, everyone!
Shirt – Ted Baker; Shorts – J. Crew; Sandals – Sam Edelman; Earrings – Kendra Scott Danielle; Watch – Rolex; Sunnies – Louis Vuitton (similar)
Building Your Outfit Around The Shoe
A lot of times, you might tend to build your outfit off of your shirt or pants. But then. You find these awesome shoes. And you want to build your outfit around them.
In walk (no pun intended) Sam Edelman's Anastasia Cutout Sandals. Or should I say "in walks Ems to the Von Maur shoe sale room about four times before these were at the right price to finally buy?!?!?"
Aren't they gorgeous? I just couldn't resist. I love a great statement shoe. And this is definitely a statement shoe. So I built my outfit for work around them. A simple black top and pencil skirt – and I'm ready for work!
Oh hey, FitBit Flex, let me take you off since you aren't the most fashion-forward "bracelet." But if you are a FitBit wearer, you understand how your wrist feels naked when it's not on!
Shoes – Sam Edelman Anastasia Cutout Suede Bootie (not on Von Maur's site, but found here); Shirt – White House Black Market (old); Skirt – J. Crew Factory; Bracelets – Stella & Dot and Henri Bendel; Earrings – Vintage Chanel; Watch – Rolex
Statement Necklace, Skinnies, and Animal Print – Oh My!
To me, this was an easy outfit. Do you ever have one of those mornings when you are feeling rushed and just need to hurry up and get the heck out the door? In the ATL, I have about a 10-minute window that if I don't hit it, I'm stuck in traffic. As in taking me an hour to get to work 😦
So…this outfit came together super easy on my rushed morning. Love a good silk button up. Love a good statement necklace. Love a good pair of skinnies. Love leopard print. Add them all up and voila! Here's what you got!
My team member at work came to work one day and said "Emily, you have go to get these!" She understands my love for fashion. So for $20 (on sale!) at Old Navy, I couldn't resist. I love trying new skinnies. And these are pull-on…circa my maternity pant wearing days! I am prone to buying dark wash too because they just make jeans seem a little dressier – at least in my mind. I've worn them a few times now, and I highly recommend them. They keep their shape all day and do not stretch out or appear baggy after a few hours. And for under $30, you can't beat it!
Now, I love wearing high heels, but I've been on the hunt for some leopard print flats. Or kitten heels would do, too. And I finally found a pair! Where you ask? In my favorite store's shoe sale room – Von Maur!! I've never own a pair of Isaac Mizrahi New York shoes before, and I am now a big fan. Super comfortable! And they are made so well.
So here you go…my easy go-to outfit. Do you have similar outfit for work that are your go-to?
Shirt – Juicy Couture (last year); Skinnies – Old Navy's Pull-on Dark Wash Skinnies; Shoes – Isaac Mizrahi New York Gabrielee Animal Print Pump; Necklace – J. Crew Factory (no longer available)
Always Time for Peplum
To say I've been busy at work is an understatement. The blog is being a little neglected…but since I don't make money from my blog and I do from my day job….day job comes first. I write employee benefits communication (hold the ooohs and aaaahhhhs please). It's a great job and I work with some great people and clients. But my 4th quarter is insane to say the least.
Enough about work. On to the fashion…
I love a cute peplum top. And it worked so well with this $15 necklace I got at J. Crew Factory a few weeks back. That's right. $15. I was shocked! It was another 50% off the sale price. I love great statement necklaces like this; it could pair nicely with so many different looks. (Disregard the FitBit 🙂 )
I know tons of bloggers talked about their Nordstrom anniversary sales purchases over the summer. Well, these bootie were mine. I love the python heel to the added interest. They are the perfect height for me, too. I found them to be comfortable all day while wearing them at work.
Top – The Limited (old); Jeans – AG (similar; got mine for $58 in Chicago!); Booties – Coach; Necklace – J. Crew Factory
No Sharpener Needed – No. 2 Pencil Skirt
I continue my love of the J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt (first talked about here). The end of the season is the best time to stock up on these gems. Why, you may ask? Because they are on sale! But I don't love these skirts just because I can get them for a great deal. They are so well made.
Sturdy, cotton twill = Hides those flaws on the hips and booty!
They also come in fantastic colors. Primary, pastel, neon, print…the list goes on. I typically size down. I like mine to be more on the snug side. The only negative I have is the wrinkles – which you can obviously see in the photos. This was at the end of the day after I had been sitting at my desk all day 🙂 I wish the skirt could be perfectly pressed all day!
Skirt – J. Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt (on sale!!); Shirt – The Limited; Shoes – Charles by Charles David; Watch – Michael Kors; Bracelet, Necklace, Earrings – Tiffany
If Scuba Steve Was A Girl
When I felt the fabric of this dress, I immediately thought of Scuba Steve in Big Daddy. I thought if Scuba Steve – or Diver Dan…whichever you choose – were a girl, this would be the chic wetsuit he would choose. It is such a cool dress, that can even keep you dry! 🙂
I do not own anything like this. The print is so adorable; I love the neon accents. With the wetsuit feel, it does a great job of holding you in, too.
Loved the price, too! It was $79.99 with an extra 50% off in the store! That was just right for me because there is no way I would pay $168.
Even has a longer pull on the zipper, just like a wetsuit.
Dress – J. Crew Cove Floral Surf Dress; Shoes – Ralph Lauren; Bracelets – J. Crew and Stella & Dot; Watch – Michael Kors; and the FitBit Flex 🙂
Linking up with The Pleated Poppy.
Gray Day in Summer
I'm continuing my trend of wearing a dress almost every day to work. It's just been so freakin' hot here! Dresses are my way to stay cool. Even though my frigid office requires me to turn on my personal space heater under my desk even when it's 90 degrees outside 🙂
Y'all know I love to wear color. So when I bought this dress, buying a more muted color was a little outside of my box. But it's such a great little dress, with a fun little flip at the bottom. I added a little pop of color with some neon accents in my necklace and bracelet.
Oh, and it was on sale. Yay! And if you have a J. Crew store near you, it's actually on sale for less in the store than online!
Dress – J. Crew (on sale here!); Necklace and Bracelet – J. Crew; Shoes – Christian Louboutin; Watch – Michael Kors
Yippee Tippi! (Sweater That Is)
Do you ever find yourself buying the same item in different colors because you love it so much? I rarely do this, but that is not the case with the J. Crew Tippi sweater.
I love this sweater for many reasons, including its versatility and being seasonless. I wear it basically three seasons out of four. It's light enough to wear in the spring and the perfect layering sweater in the winter. This sweater is a staple of J. Crew, so you can definitely get them on sale at the end of basically every season. Here's the sale Tippis and the new Tippis. Look at all the fabulous colors! I also always buy a size medium because I like it being roomy so I can layer it in the colder months.
Last week was weird weather in the ATL. Warm at the beginning of the week, but chilly and cold by Friday. I ended up wearing two of my Tippis last week, styled two different ways. Here's what I did…
Jeans – Paige; Belt – Banana Republic; Necklace – Versona; Watch – Rolex; Sandals – Charles by Charles David
Shirt – Gap; Bracelet – Coach; Earrings – Stella & Dot; Watch – Michael Kors; Shoes – Ash
Linking up with The Pleated Poppy.
Irish Green
We went to a wonderful fundraiser last weekend, Shamrockin' For A Cure. It helps raise money for cystic fibrosis. It was a wonderful time for a wonderful cause!
Of course I wanted to be festive, so I busted out two different greens! I thought it was just festive enough for the occasion. The weather was perfect. I could wear two layers and no coat. Since I went last year, I knew I would be on my feet the whole night, so I wanted to wear comfortable shoes.
Sweater – J. Crew; Shirt – J. Crew Factory; Jeans – AG; Boots – Anzo Angiolini; Watch – Michael Kors; Bracelets – Stella & Dot and Michael Kors
I also thought it would be festive to have my "Irish Eyes." I used two green Smashbox eyeshadows and a hunter green Urban Decay eyeliner. I love playing with eye makeup – and this occasion was the perfect time to play!
Feeling Bright
I asked for this necklace for Christmas, and was so happy it was wrapped in a pretty little box under the tree. It has such awesome colors – including neon! So when I was deciding what to wear, I thought, why the heck not make my entire outfit colorful?!
So I had a neon yellow/greenish sweater from forever ago (that I about got rid of this year) and the Camden pink pants from Banana Republic to make my colorful outfit complete. And let's not forget the touch of leopard print in the shoes. Leopard goes with everything, right?!
Sweater and Pants – Banana Republic; Necklace – J. Crew; Shoes – Coach; Watch – Banana Republic


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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The Truth Comes Out
But the food? Eh.
I mean, I love the food. Well, most of it I love. Some of it I just like. I can appreciate it, that's for sure. But the eating of the food is not my top motivator. The gazing upon the lovely of the food is.
Weird, huh?
I was almost embarrassed to realize the truth of it all. But when you pick two zucchinis in two days with no real intention of eating them, reality has come a'calling.
Not to worry, though. I am and forevermore will remain 75% herbivore/25% carnivore. I'm not about to forsake my greens.
I wouldn't even be in this predicament if vegetation wasn't so blisteringly beautiful.
So yes, these are the kinds of thoughts that consume me daily.
Especially when Calvin and Ruby are in Ohio for No Parents Allowed week.
You didn't get the memo?
I had it in my head that Silas had the High Maintenance title locked down, but as it turns out, it has been quite a placid and relaxing day.
I've had moments of quiet which afforded me the opportunity to ponder the degree of my love for red leaf lettuce and the like.
I swept the floor and only one set of little feet trampled the dirt pile. (And Lordy, are his feet ever cute. His toes appear to be part amphibious, and no, that is not a veiled Darwin shout-out.)
For the next 2 days I will putter around, practicing with the real camera in low light -- because I'm that relaxed, doggone it.
I may even read a little.
Calvin and Ruby will call from the safety that temporary out-of-state residence affords them and giggle as they tell me about all of the candy they have eaten and how late they stayed up.
I'll pretend to be aghast and dismayed, then I'll tell them that I love them, but I will not tell them that I miss them, even though I do.
Missing is contagious, you know.
I am so thankful for this 100% Cotton, extra-breathable Summer. There is time for scurrying around and overexertion, but if I know anything at all, I know this is not it.
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That's why I garden. The chive is beautiful - when in bloom garnishment never looked so grand. I take pictures of mine, I savor the scent & texture but rarely do they make it to the table top. Same could be said of everything we grow from the lavender & thyme to the tomatoes (raspberries exlcuded - they're just plain delish). Food for the SOUL.ReplyDelete
Your posts are absolutely breathtaking! Like a breath of fresh, clean, country air. (That was my attempt to write pretty and impress you - haha!)ReplyDelete
You seem to have a very blessed and beautiful life! God is so good! I especially loved your recent post about what church really is. I completely agree that sometimes it's community more than anything (where other times it's more the message or the worship).
Also - food is gorgeous. I have to draw it all the time or else I'd eat entirely too much. : ) I'm very blessed to have a mother who is an avid gardener and I am spoiled by the beauty of it all. And I'm also very blessed to be marrying a man in october of this year that has a greener thumb than my mother!
If you want to practice shooting great picturees again, it's first Friday from 5-9. And we have lots of fun in store! Pun intended....would love to see your smiling face :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous photos! You are my favourite blogger. Keep 'em coming girl!ReplyDelete
Ky x
Don't think I could do a week without my babies. I'm sure it's nice though to have one-on-one time with Silas!ReplyDelete
Love the photos! Reading your posts simply relax me.ReplyDelete
I agree with all the above commentors singing your praises! You write so beautifully about the simplest things. I get so excited when I see a new post from you pop up! :) Enjoy your down time with Silas before the other two come back and have to go through, what around here is affectionately called, "Grammy & Papa detox".ReplyDelete
Lovely post and beautiful photos! Enjoy your "quiet" time! xoReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures as always. I think your little quaint residence is just wonderful. How is the house selling going?ReplyDelete
Enjoy your time with just one. Beautiful weather here in Ohio so your others will be having fun. Happy 4th. I am having a give a way come see.ReplyDelete
you are a good mama!ReplyDelete
when caroline was at camp i had mailed her a letter. i made sure i didn't mention missing her...that was hard!
so jealous of your summer bounty in the garden! we planted a tiny watermelon plant & its taking over my yard, i don't have a garden my friend, but this watermelon plant may rule the culdesac!
Oh I bet Ruby & Calvin are just living it up! Enjoy your time with Silas - they grow up too fast don't they! I'm envious of your gardens - I've been pulling weeds & planting new plants - it's been so wet it drowned a bunch of mine! I too have a love of gardening - just for the eye candy!ReplyDelete
I'm really trying to not let Aaron know how much I've missed him the last few days - but I'm afraid my smothering hugs and kisses gave me away! I love a veggie garden - the looks of it. I love the neat rows of beans and sensual squash flowers. I like eating it all too - but if I didn't' get one bit of food, I'd still grow it cause it's purdy. I totally get it girl. Toe ta lee. Glad you are having some lazy days. I'm having one today too. xoReplyDelete
I'm what ya call a lazy gardener. I throw some seed in my little raised box and see what happens. I seriously have forgotten what I planted where this year...yikes! That's just terrible. Love the reflection pic of you and that last one. Sooo pretty. Enjoy some peace and quiet friend:)ReplyDelete
Confession: I don't at present have a garden. However, I want to have a garden so that people will think I'm cool.ReplyDelete
I also think that red leaf lettuce is gorgeous.
...glad I got that off my chest.
The weather this week has been AH-MAZ-ING. And I'm very thankful for it. Awesome.ReplyDelete
We love the first few bits of things we get out of the garden, but after that, we can a little and generally just donate to the neighbors. :) I think we do it purely because we just enjoy the beauty it brings and watching nature do its magic.
that is such an amazing blessing that the grandparents will take the kids for a length of time! My life has really slowed as well. Maybe a little to much. I have to come up with things to do. I may read a little today as well. Happy gardening.ReplyDelete
ps I wanted to plant those beatrix potter looking cabbages around the play house with no intention of eating them! Just love the whimsical look of them!
I've become the lettuce fairy of our neighborhood ...want some to go with your hot dogs?ReplyDelete
Like I've said before my husband is the gardener of the house but I can totally see myself out in those beds when life is a little less hectic of crazy kids needing nursed and constant attention. Oh how I wished sometimes that we lived in the country. Wide Open spaces - they're a good thing (Martha style).ReplyDelete
Now go put your feet up and sip something nice and cold, it's YOU time girlfriend -
Hugs, The Lady of the House
oh enjoy your time, lady!! enjoy your time to cultivate the "missing bug" and basque in your opportunities to ponder the more peaceful things in life :)ReplyDelete
I was going to comment, but someone just ran up to me and blew his nose on my arm. SEriouSLY!ReplyDelete
where is the No Parents Allowed weekend for two year olds? I ask you.
"Missing is contagious"
Now that you mention it...it IS! I learn so much from your musings.
We are twins! Chive Flower FarmTwins. Great minds, ya know.ReplyDelete
The garden all sounds fabulous when it's time to buy the seeds, but when it comes time to harvest and eat/compost 42 zukes a day, the bloom is off the veggie garden rose. Or at least the bloom is a bit faded and tattered. Or something like that. You get my drift.
We always had a garden growing up and I miss the life as a result of that work and around the table! What a beautiful picture!ReplyDelete
Thanks for your kind words today at Chatting at The Sky! It is so nice to meet you!
- AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 6:23 PM
You're my favorite.all.time. blog lady !! I just love it :) Keep entertaining me with laughter and truth ! God bless ~ReplyDelete
I was just talking today about how red leaf lettuce is my favorite: not for the flavor, but because it's beautiful.ReplyDelete
enjoy your week because you know they are!ReplyDelete
I bet the kids are having a blast and so is grandma! Enjoy your time with just your little man Silas. Your pics are beautiful!ReplyDelete
Darling post... and if you have some spare zuccini sitting around I've got a recipie for you!ReplyDelete
slice thinly, dip in milk, sprikle with flour and a little salk, fry with butter until crispy. and enyoy your snack/ appetizer! They're wonderful!


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This is part of a global restructuring process that will see the company focus on 12 key cities including New York, Shanghai, London, Tokyo, Paris and Mexico City to achieve 80% of its projected growth by 2020. Not a single Indian city features on that list.
Nike, which entered India in 2005, has found it a difficult market to crack. TOI had reported earlier that the Oregon-headquartered Nike had closed around 35% of its stores in India.
Subsequently, it pulled out of cricket bat sponsorship deals to save costs. Nike currently operates around 200 stores here. When asked about the ongoing layoffs in India, a Nike India spokesperson said, "In June, we announced that as part of Nike's move to align the company against the Consumer Direct Offence, a strategy that allows us to serve our consumers faster and more personally, there would be workforce reductions, and that has been the case in India. Our headquarters in India remain in Bangalore with two other offices in Delhi and Mumbai."
Nike, which entered India in 2005, saw its sales fall to Rs 764 crore in FY16 from Rs 803 crore in FY15, according to data from Registrar of Companies (RoC). Its losses widened too, from Rs 101 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 170 crore in 2015-16.


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How We Turn Your Everyday Purchases into Lifetime Impact on Children in Need
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