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FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) - The Madison County man accused of robbing several banks in Alabama and Tennessee appeared in court in Lauderdale County on Tuesday morning.
Cedric Lamond Hicks, the alleged "ball cap bandit," pleaded not guilty.
Nathan Hunt is Hicks' court-appointed attorney. Hicks fired his previous lawyer.
The judge scheduled Hicks to be on a June trial docket, approximately June 10. However, that date could be postponed if Hunt asks for more time to prepare.
Hicks remains in the Lauderdale County Detention Center on $350,000 bond. On his way back to jail, he said several people are supporting him.
"Everybody's praying for me, and I'll keep on praying for ya'll and hope for a victory," said Hicks before he got on the elevator with deputies.
Even if Hicks did make bond in Lauderdale County, four other police agencies have holds on him to answer possible charges in their cities. The include agencies in Cullman and Marion counties and Huntsville and Hamilton.


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One of the points I did not make in the book, and should, is that simulation games can serve not only as a practice environment, but also as an evaluation tool. That is, practice in a simulation can be both formative, allowing learners to check their ability, and summative, in that these games can be instrumented to report practice back to a learning management system. Given that random experiences are to be desired, one has to be careful to control the experience by guaranteeing (read: programming) certain contingencies or occurrences, or having canned sequences when used as a test, but there are creative ways to ensure appropriate controls when using simulations as evaluation tools.
Check out Rob Moser's Ph.D. thesis: A methodology for the design of educational computer adventure games, as well. Extended my work prior to the book, with deep analysis.
Ongoing notes about games are now posted in my blog under the 'games' category.
The original Quest game was designed to help kids learn to live independently. Originally programmed in HyperCard, it was subsequently ported to the web. While using old technology (CGI), it's playable and still features the original design.
The project management linear scenario in Case Study 3 led to a subsequent project doing a full game (on the same topic!). The Project Management game was the result.
The Serious Games page at Wikipedia has a list of examples with links.
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A brainstorming guide.
A SME Questionnaire guide.
A Concept Document template.
A Storyboard template.
A learning game design checklist.
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The Federation of American Scientists, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation and Entertainment Software Association, held a summit on games, the output of which has been created as a site.
An article on the controversy surrounding games for learning. Steven Downes cites Bill Brandon's nice take on it: "Good grief. Can people possibly learn as a result of playing a game? Of course. Can people learn as a result of playing any game? Of course not. If a game is designed to be an environment for learning, people can learn from it if it's a good design. If a game is designed to be an environment for entertainment, people will learn to play the game but not much else. If a game is designed to 'teach' (i.e., to deliver canonical outcomes), nobody should expect far transfer from it."
A great article on the implications of Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey for game design.
The eminent Thiagi's Laws of Learning.
Roger Schank & Chip Cleary's Engines For Education hyperbook.
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Education Arcade - Henry Jenkins and (ex-) MIT folks
Serious Games
North American Simulation And Gaming Association
WaterCooler Games - games with an agenda
Gamasutra - game developer site (where you can find Earnest Adam's excellent Designer's Notebook columns
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Simply Sustainable Homes
This book offers simple, but not simplistic, advice and information for both renovators and builders. It provides a no-nonsense guide to anyone wishing to build their own home or upgrade an existing house in a sustainable way.
A sustainable home is one that minimises its impact on the planet in terms of the materials it's built from, the energy and resources used in its construction, and the energy and resources used by the people living in it.
Creating a more sustainable home with lower carbon emissions (and lower running costs) is an achievement in itself. This book will show readers how to design a sustainable home, and explain which approaches make the best commercial and environmental sense.
Simply Sustainable Homes is approachable and interesting. It is destined to become the benchmark by which other 'green' building books are judged.


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By Oregon Employment Department,
Oregon's unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July, which was Oregon's lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began in 1976. Oregon's June unemployment rate was 4.0 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate matched Oregon's rate in both months: 3.9 percent in July and 4.0 percent in June.
In July, Oregon's nonfarm payroll employment rose by 5,400 jobs, following a revised (and much bigger) over-the-month gain of 6,600 jobs in June. Updated payroll employment figures covering the spring and early summer also show bigger job gains than originally estimated.
Oregon's nonfarm payroll employment increased by 45,300 jobs (2.4%) since July 2017. Oregon's gains over the past 12 months were largest by far in construction, which added 11,000 jobs, (+11.2%). Over the year, many sectors added jobs at a relatively fast pace: leisure and hospitality (+8,100 jobs, or 3.9%); manufacturing (+6,300 jobs, or 3.3%); professional and business services (+7,900 jobs, or 3.2%); and health care and social assistance (+7,600 jobs, or 3.2%).
You can find more information about Oregon's current employment situation in the full press release.


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Saturday I attended a launch party for the new Bugaboo stroller called the Donkey. Since I'm forty and single, with no children, it was a little weird that I was so excited for this party.
First of all, it was held at Magic Beans. That is one of the best toy stores around. And, they know how to throw a party. Check it out:
See what I mean? Any party that has cupcakes is a good party!
Onto the stroller. This thing is magnificent. I mean, if you are done having children, this stroller will make you reconsider your decision. It's that cool. It converts from a single to a duo. How great is that?!
After watching some demonstrations on how the stroller works, my ovaries started to ache. I had to walk away. Then I thought, "Maybe I can just get the stroller. Who needs a baby to have a stroller?" Then I realized that that's weird.
I especially love the pink/sand one. It's just so darn cute. It's hard to believe how far strollers have come in the last 10 years. They're constantly evolving. It's always a thrill to see the latest designs.
The Donkey is not cheap. It has a starting price of $1,199. It's also not cheaply made. It's lightweight, easy to fold and reconfigure and it's easy to push. This is a stroller that will grow with your family. It's an investment.
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*This is not a sponsored post. I attended this launch party free of charge. I also received a gift bag. All opinions are my own.*


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ArtyA & Kerbedanz Unveil $17k Led Zeppelin-Themed...
Swiss watch brands ArtyA and Kerbendanz have teamed up to create a limited edition timepiece inspired by the iconic 1970s rock band Led Zeppelin.
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Artesian in London Retains Title of World's Best...
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The last few years have been hard in my getting my groove back. I find myself writing less and less in my blog but I can't for the life of me give up on it. I do share some TV news but it's been so long since I've been personal on it. It seems as if Stella can't find her groove and I know what she's feeling! Instead of promising wanting to return back full force. I am wondering HOW can I return back full force?
I really should be asking myself this. How can I be the Jackie/Jacqui you guys all knew way back when? I need to go back to being personal but it seems as if I lost that part of me a while back. I have sort of turned into a robot going through the motions of life rather than anything else. I should be asking myself why I have lost touch? I should really just shrink myself but I guess that's not as easy as it sounds.
I need to set smaller goals. I need to come back in smaller doses. I am way more active (well not by that much) on Instagram so I think I should duplicate what I'm doing there on the blog maybe that will help boost up the sales? :P Hehehe not that there are any sales available. But seriously maybe that'll help!
Can't wait for 9/9! And then a few days later when I hitch a plane ride over to NYC Baby! I should use my brand-new MacBook to get me back into the groove!
Stella you will get your groove back! I know you can do it!!!
I keep trying to write about my life, but due to it being so depressingly boring I find that nothing important is there to write about. I can write about the imaginary world I live in, but then again I forget about it the minute I open this "Add New Post" page and back to writer's block (I wish).
Pretty soon it'll be a year since I started working in a government job, or rather a job in one of the ministries out there. To say this is a dream come true is a shocking untruth! I actually have started to hate it and want something better out of it. I hate it because I feel (and yes I might be a bit narcissistic here and thinking too much of myself) I feel that I am way over qualified for everything that I'm doing there.
Some tasks that would take people days to finish I can finish in an hour or two and that's without even trying too hard to finish it fast, hell its without trying at all. Work is well put and just looks extra perfect and neat.
Bah, I'm just depressed again. I blame it on hormones and shizzle! My brain is fried in a way and I can't seem to find a way to unfry it. But let's hope tomorrow is a good day.
I'm fast approaching my 6 month work anniversary in the public sector (and really I'm only counting because by then I can take two weeks paid leave and escape from the hell hole) and I have just realized how badly I miss the private sector when it comes to actually doing work.
So far the only up side to working in the public sector (government sector) is the fact that you have less working hours. That's it, that's pretty much all there is to it. You go to work at 8 and leave at 1:30 or 2 depending on which Ministry you work in.
The pay, the colleagues, the non-existant work (or rather secretarial/administrative work) all majorly suck. It is starting to get to me how much I am hating the place I am in because there is no future. We all go to school, study and graduate with good grades or even top honors, find a job where we can give back to the community. But what happens when your job is basically filing papers, typing up stuff, going on to google to research stuff, or even going on to google to translate stuff (which sucks I might add). All that hard work spent improving yourself gone out the window just because some people where you work view you as a threat and figure because you are amazing you will quickly replace them and take over their job.
I started a part-time job at a place where I figure I might make a difference, actually I know I will. I am hoping I can transfer there someday soon but the work is hectic, its more along the lines of Private Sector work, but I ABSOLUTELY FREAKING LOVE IT! Yes it can be long hours but you actually see something happening.
With my previous jobs I used to see the outcome of something I did and I was insanely proud no matter how much other factors disrupted that feeling but I was so happy that I got to see an insane number of customers at the bank and finished their transactions in time and to the best that I could. I was happy to go into work and edit articles, lay out a page for the newspaper and just see it come out the next day. I miss that.
You might think going into the Public/Government sector will be a calming thing or even relaxing but there is an even bigger headache there, and once you go Private you can't go back.
Just felt the need to vent out a bit.
Candidly, Jacqui
These past couple of weeks, hell these past couple of years I have felt the least bit like myself than I have ever in my life. Wait do you think that makes sense? What I mean to say that there are more days than I can count where I felt I am a different person and not that "Somebody that I used to know.. somebodyyyyyy.." (ok enough singing!). Life has a funny way of catching up with you and just either dragging you down, that is if you let it or lifting you up.
One of my recent troubles lately is that I now understand why government jobs for those of us who love to work or love to produce are more like a death sentence than anything else. There are days at work where I have NOTHING to do at all, and then there are those where everyone just remembers that I exist and pile up pointless work on top of me. I am pretty much a glorified administrative assistant (see what I did there, I just flipped Secretary to Admin Assistant :P). I mean I am baffled by how crazy things are, for example a menial job would be: Person A writes an official paper then calls for Person B and C to sit down together and proof-read the paper by, and I am serious here, by sitting down and having Person B read along from the new document while Person C follows on the previous document. Since when does proof-reading take 2 people? The things one sees in the government sector.
I miss the private sector, I miss being able to accomplish something. In all my previous jobs I felt a sense of gratification and satisfaction when I saw that one thing I made come to life. Whether it was during my Banking days when I would help out customers by opening accounts, applying for loans, or whatever they wanted those who were in dire straits and got their money in a speedy manner were ever so thankful and just made you feel "Oh wow, I am totally awesome!" or even my Newspaper days where I would go in and pick out the stories I wanted to share with the readers and just edit and organize things so people can read the paper. I would open it the next day and say to myself "HEY I MADE THIS!" It was just totally awesome.
At least I still have my blog to make me feel awesome, and the fact that the more experiences I drum up and add to my roster the better a person I can be with all that knowledge. I really truly like learning everything it doesn't matter what but its just fun because then I know how things work (remember that book back in the day?) and that allows me to deal with things in a better manner.
Anyways enough ranting, and do enjoy my Fall 2014 TV posts below because I know some of you live for them! :P
So the day is finally here, today on the #StarWarsHoliday #MayTheFourth I began my first day of work in the government sector. After spending almost 6 years in the private sector this is kind of a downgrade if only because of the incomprehensible way of doing things. The journey to finish my papers and start was not that long but not that short as well.
First step was to come to work by 8:00 AM (I arrived at 7:29 AM and decided to have breakfast at the coffee shop down below). When it was 8:00 AM I went upstairs to the Human Resources Department where I found out that the employees who were to process our papers weren't there yet and they didn't show up until 8:15 AM.
I filled out my papers and was asked to take a document to the department where I would be starting and get it signed from my manager.
Second Step was to sign my papers and take them back to the HR Department. I completed that step in less than 5 minutes hehe they were shocked by how fast it took me to go between floors and such.
Third Step was to go to the other HR floor and get the original copy of my Work Declaration (not sure if that is what it is called by it is basically a Work Contract). The ladies who would give me that paper weren't there, they told me she might arrive at 11-ish.
Fourth Step was to go back to the floor where I would start and have them add my fingerprint to the attendance system. That lady wasn't there yet therefore I was asked to wait.
Instead of waiting and wasting more time I took the chance to go to the Man Power Government Program to remove my name from the Unemployed list so as not to get in trouble. I finished and came back at 11:00 AM and was able to find everyone I needed to see to complete Steps 3 and 4.
After selecting the desk where I was to sit, I waited for the IT guys to give me my username and password and it has yet to be done but all in all I have half an hour left of the work day and then I off to home.
Did I do anything useful today? Absolutely not! I just woke up early and spent the day walking around getting papers done only to end up not even knowing what I am supposed to do here.
All in all, this is going to be an interesting journey. I wonder what is in store for me :P
P.S. At least I can now post on my blog when I am insanely bored and have nothing to do which might be quite often.
I'm still alive and around, I know I pretty much haven't been updating as often as I should and I deserve a real kick in the bum but I promise (yes this time I will keep it) [no really I will keep it] to write more if only a few lines to get the voices out of my head.
Yes although I am somewhat sane, I tend to have voices talking to me in my head sometimes and they just can't stop. Life as an unemployed individual is really not always that fun, especially since you can't travel on your own funds and waste the time on a never-ending vacation. I have pretty much depleted all of my savings and funds and am beyond literally broke!
Things might be "somewhat" looking up as I am in the final process of finalizing my papers for a Government job. Yes the Private sector has deemed me not "fresh" enough or not "experienced" enough to hire and thus the dilemma of walking in either too qualified or not qualified enough has haunted me. Not to mention how they want an MBA simply because they just do. I mean, it's good that I even graduated university and didn't drop out like my idol Steven Paul Jobs! *Just Kidding* (seriously I'm kidding)! Oh wow, how I missed this sort of babbling on endlessly (hopefully not since this post has to end) and just writing out what those voices in my head say. I have silenced them for so long.
Damn, I have missed you blog, seriously missed you! I now understand why I feel so lonely some days! I have tried to replace my blog with Instagram (@Jacqui) or reading books and watching TV shows and that just doesn't help me vent out.
I will now vent once a day! :P Watch out! To those of you who are still around, *waves hello!*
Ever since my hair debacle which happened in the summer of 2012 (Cliff Notes version of the story is that I went to a new salon near my previous job – wanted a haircut and I'd never had one there [was daring with my hair choices] – I basically wanted a trim and to lighten my hair a bit unfortunately the hair dresser chose to give me a bob! – previously my hair was up to my shoulder blades and when I walked out it was up to the base of my neck.) So ever since then I decided I wanted to grow out my hair.
I've reached the longest I've ever had it in the past let's say 6-7 years but I'm having a problem with it. I just can't sleep with my hair touching my neck so I fan it out on the pillow and whenever I toss and turn at night I wake up because I just need to remove it from the back of my neck. Another thing I am disliking is the fact that it's just not listening to me, my hair that is, it feels dead, blah, bland, etc.
I am pretty much the least girly girl I know in my circle of friends. I don't do hair masks, or oil my hair, or anything of the sort on a regular basis. I basically wash it every other day with shampoo and conditioner and that's it. I straighten it out the next day because I have curly hair that turns into waves when I go out. And insanely frizzy when it's humid which is basically everyday.
Any solutions, advice you guys can give me to try to maintain it because I really don't want to cut it and wish to see it reach the middle of my back (I hope by end of this year!)
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites the public to comment on the draft Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill.
It is estimated that cyber-related offences are escalating and currently exceed a value in excess of R1 Billion annually. The development of the proposed legislation is a milestone towards building safer communities as envisaged in the National Development Plan. In this regards, government is committed to put in place measures to effectively deal with cybercrimes and address aspects relating to cybersecurity, which adversely affect individuals, businesses and Government alike.
The draft Bill aims to put in place a coherent and integrated cybersecurity legislative framework to address various shortcomings which exist in dealing with cybercrime and cybersecurity in the country, and focuses, among others, on:
- Creating offences and prescribing penalties related to cybercrime.
- Regulating jurisdiction, as well as the powers to investigate search and gain access to or seize items in relation to cybercrimes.
- Regulating aspects of evidence, relative to cybecrimes.
- Regulating aspects of international cooperation in respect to investigations of cybercrimes.
- The establishment of various structures to deal with cybersecurity.
- The identification and declaration of National Critical Information Infrastructures and measures to protect these infrastructures.
- Creating obligations for electronic communications service providers regarding issues that impact on cybersecurity.
The Bill and a Discussion Document, explaining the proposed amendments, are available for download on the website of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, at the following address: http://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/invitations/invites.htm.
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When it comes to our appearance us ladies can easily spend a fortune, but there are also times when the purse strings are tight and forking out £40 on a make-up palette seems rather extortionate.
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Let Your Freak Flag Fly, interview with Morgana Rae
Internationally successful coach and bestselling author, Morgana Rae, is the Outsiders' Network's first podcast guest. Morgana knows exactly what it is like to feel like an outsider.
There's never been anything ordinary about Morgana. But having gone through the pain of being teased at school, Morgana tried to hide who she was to be 'professional' in her coaching business. But it wasn't until she found the love and the courage to stand out as a 'freakezoid', that she came upon true success.
In this interview, Morgana tells us:
- Why hiding your weirdness means you can't make the difference you want
- How to bring unconscious messages to life, so you can tackle them
- How finding the courage to face your darkest feelings creates the conditions for a dramatic, positive transformation
- Why being successful is really about appreciating your self, your lovability and your right to survive
- What to do to connect to the people who 'get' you, and generate the resilience to deal with rejection by the people who don't
Morgana Rae is the international #1 best selling author of Financial Alchemy: Twelve Months of Magic and Manifestation. A sought after teacher, speaker and pioneer in personal development, she is widely regarded to be the world's leading Relationship with Money coach. Morgana's groundbreaking program for creating wealth has featured her on ABC-TV, PBS, NPR, CNN, FOX News Radio, United Press International and The Wall Street Journal online. She wrote the "Life Magic" column for a US national women's magazine, and was named a Top Woman In E-commerce by WE Magazine in 2012. Morgana's been a featured expert alongside Deepak Chopra, Marcia Weider, Christopher Howard, Bob Doyle, Loral Langemeier, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Joe Vitale, Arielle Ford, and many others. Morgana's books, recordings, magazine articles, and clasess have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Morgana writes, speaks, and coaches from a desire to empower idealistic entrepreneurs, coaches, authors and artists to have a big impact in the world… and to heal the rift between heart, spirit, and money.


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Today on the CoMo Leaders Podcast we have Pack Matthews of the Soul Seat.
Pack had been teaching Yoga for more than a decade when he noticed he and many of his students were losing hard won gains after returning to their desk jobs between classes. The first iteration of what is now the Soul Seat emerged from perching a floor-like platform on an old task chair he found discarded along Broadway Blvd in Columbia. Pack's passion for well designed tools led him through numerous subsequent designs with the help of local talent and early fans.Go to the Show PagePlay in the Browser
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I work as a clerical assistant in a pediatric dental office, and I am commonly surprised by the number of children who are scared of the dentist. Many kids think that cleanings will be painful, and they believe they will be scolded for eating sugary foods. Children are also extremely frightful of the noises made by the water spraying tools and the suction devices. As adults, we know that dental cleanings are easy and free of pain. We need to impart this knowledge to our children so they know not to fear the dentist. I have provided blogs that will help you speak with your child about dental care. Good communication, trips to your own dentist, and online videos can assist you. So will good brushing techniques that will make your child proud to see the dentist. Enjoy my articles so you can help your child build oral care confidence.
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Many people do not realize how important it is to have their braces well maintained. Many people assume that once the braces are on their teeth, they will fix the alignment of their teeth without any upkeep at all. That is not the case though. Use the following guide to learn a few things about properly maintaining your braces to ensure that you are able to get the straightest smile possible.
Have the Braces Tightened
Your braces are designed to realign your teeth by moving them from one position to another over time. In order for the braces to work effectively, you must have them tightened every few weeks. If you do not have your braces tightened, the placement of your teeth will only adjust so much and you will not get the smile that you want.
Wear Your Rubber Bands
Rubber bands are often used in orthodontics to correct someone's bite. If you have an overbite, the rubber bands help to close the gap between your teeth to give you a straighter smile. If you do not wear the rubber bands, your teeth may become straighter, but your overbite will not be corrected as well as it would be if you wore your rubber bands. The rubber bands can be a bit painful to wear because they feel as though they are really pulling your teeth, but it is a necessary tenderness to get the results you want.
Have the Braces Cleaned
Food and gunk can get stuck on your braces overtime. While it may appear that you have gotten everything off of them when you brush, there is still a good chance that there is some residue left behind. Residue left on your braces can cause your teeth to develop cavities. When you go to the orthodontist, he or she will inspect your smile to see if there is anything that needs to be cleaned from your teeth at each visit. This will ensure that your teeth are kept as healthy as possible during the alignment process.
Braces can be quite an expensive investment so you want to be sure that you are able to get them off of your teeth as soon as possible. Proper maintenance is the only way that you can be sure that your teeth are aligned the right way in the shortest amount of time possible. If you neglect your braces, they could cause more harm than good to your teeth and leave you with a smile that is not nearly as beautiful as it could be. Talk to a professional like Virgin Valley Dental for more information.


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My good friend and sometimes contributing blogger, LTC Paul Fanning was recently profiled in the Schenectady, NY Daily Gazette. Paul is the NY State Public Affairs Officer and deployed to Afghanistan with the 27th BCT to serve as the Task Force Phoenix VII Public Affairs Officer.
"During his deployment, Fanning wrote a blog for The Daily Gazette. In 30 entries, he shared his impressions of daily life in Afghanistan and told stories about the soldiers. He said it's difficult for people in the Capital Region to understand what's going on in Afghanistan or how the U.S. military and National Guard are trying to rebuild the country, which is about the size of Texas."
Read the whole story here, http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2009/jan/09/0109_fanning/


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Denim Shirt - Topshop
Patchwork Jeans - H&M
Metallic Clutch - H&M
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Let the games begin!
An Olympic inspired outfit for lunch and a day of meetings.
This jacket was another sale bargain from Zara, i have done quite well in the sales this season. I dressed it down with double denim and a touch of burgandy and in Olympic fashion added abit of gold – heres hoping GB!
Lastnight i spent the evening watching the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics and what a ceremony it was.
Danny Boyle did an amazing job representing the history and culture of Great Britain.
Good luck to Team GB
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Hi, I have written a piece of code using C++ in order to send a PUT request (add a flow to the switch). I have used boost library in order to do this. The problem is that there is a communication between the controller and my code (Response code is 200) but the flow is not added to the controller and the switch. We have used Yang in order to add a flow and it was added successfully but when I want to add a new flow using PUT request in C++ it is not possible. There is no error and message passing between the code and controller is fine.


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The Capital of India, New Delhi, is a district of the oldest city or Delhi and serves as the seat of all the branches of government in India.
Its construction started in 1911, designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General of India Lord Irwin.
Taj Mahal in Agra India
Although it is located outside New Delhi, about a couple of hours away, this is a must visit if you are in the Capital of India. Meaning "Crown of the Palace" is a white marble mausoleum located in the city of Agra on the shores of the Yamuna river. It features formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenelated wall.
In 1983 UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site. Today it is a symbol of Indian culture and rich history, attracting about eight million visitors a year.
Jama Masjid
This is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and one of the largest mosques in India. In the courtyard they may assemble up to 25,000 devotees and was completed in 1656.
Go up to the top of the southern tower and be rewarded by a stunning view of the rooftops of Delhi.
Dress modestly, or you won't be allowed to enter. It means covering your head, legs and shoulders. Attire is available there.
Red Fort in the Capital of India
Delhi's most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls stretching for over two kilometers, were built in 1638 to keep out invaders.
But anyhow it failed to stop the capture of the fort by the Sikhs and the British. Make sure you watch the one-hour sound and light show on the fort's history every evening.
A Busy Street, Chandni Chowk, Delhi
Here you see the contrasts of New Delhi to Delhi. This street is the best example of a narrow-crowded street as opposed to the wide avenues of the capital.
Cars, cycle rickshaws, hand-pulled carts, pedestrians, and animals all compete for space. It's chaotic, crumbling and congested, but completely captivating as well. As one of the oldest and busiest markets in India, its narrow winding lanes are full of inexpensive jewelry, fabrics, and electronics. And by the way, this is the place to taste some of India's street food.
Humayun's Tomb
This tomb came before the Taj Mahal and was the inspiration for its construction and the similarity. It was built in 1570 housing the remains of the second Mughal emperor, Humayun.
It was the first of this type of Mughal architecture to be built in India, and the Mughal rulers followed it up with an extensive period of construction all over the country.
Lodhi Gardens
Beautiful gardens built by the British in 1936 around the tombs of 15th and 16th century rulers, this is a relaxing retreat from the city chaos. It is where to come if you feel tired and worn out.
Young couples, Yoga practitioners and joggers all enjoy this beautiful park retreat.
Qutab Minar
It is the tallest brick minaret in the world, an incredible example of early Indo–Islamic architecture. Nobody knows the reason for its construction in 1206, but some it was made to signify victory and the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while others say it was used to call the faithful to prayer.
The tower has five distinct stories and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Quran.
Gandhi Smriti and Raj Ghat
This is the exact spot where Mahatma Gandhi, affectionately referred to as the Father of the Nation, was assassinated on January 30, 1948.
He lived in this house for 144 days up until the time of his death. Everything including the room that he slept in are kept exactly how he left it, and the prayer ground where he held a mass congregation every evening is open to the public.
India gate in the center of New Delhi
This is a War Memorial located in the center of New Delhi,
in commemoration of the Indian soldiers who died fighting for the British
forces during
World War I.
This is the place to enjoy a summer evening when the gate glows warmly under floodlights.
Bahai Temple
It is commonly known as the Lotus Temple, as it's shaped like a lotus flower. At night, when it's lit up it becomes very attractive. Made up of marble, the temple belongs to the Bahai Faith, which proclaims the unity of all people and religions. Everybody is welcome to worship there. The tranquil gardens and ponds surrounding the temple are also a great place for a relaxing picnic.
For more information visit India Tourism Official Website
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UMKC Downtown Conservatory of Music & Dance
Developing a visionary new campus in the heart of Kansas City
In December 2011, The University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC) retained Helix Architecture + HGA Architects to undertake the Program Planning Study for a new Downtown Arts Campus. The study focused on preliminary building program and budget, a conceptual site development plan and a site assessment. As a result, UMKC elected to move forward with design of a new Conservatory of Music & Dance in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District. In 2014, the same Helix + HGA team was selected to design the new facility. Input from the university and community was utilized to design a solution to support UMKC's mission of excellence in arts education and serve as a cultural catalyst for downtown Kansas City.
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Arts are part of the fabric of the community and makes the city great," he said. "Having it in the center is critical to making it a greater Kansas City and urban core."
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We can't exactly envision Meghan Markle's bachelorette party looking like the ones we see downtown on a Saturday night. Picture it: Meghan wearing a huge sash saying "Duchess-to-be" alongside Kate Middleton taking swigs from a penis-shaped flask. Serena Williams trails behind them wearing a dollar-store tiara that proudly says "Bridesmaid." Yeah……..no. While the traditional image of a bachelorette party might conjure up images of matching sparkly dresses and strolling down Bourbon St. a little tipsy, it's probably not the kind of shenanigans future royalty would partake in. Think of the tabloid headlines!
Don't be too sad for Megs though, Vogue reports that instead of a night of drunken debauchery, she had a glorious spa day with a few trusted friends. Though the spa in question has yet to be confirmed, rumour has it that Meghan spent it at one of her favourites, the members-only Soho Farm House in Oxfordshire. The property boasts an indoor/outdoor swimming pool at the boathouse, a private cinema, tennis courts, boats, a football pitch and also offers the option of discovering "the local area in a BMW 13." Totally casual stuff.
The spa's treatment services include manicures, pedicures, massages and mud and body therapies, perfect to unwind with while gossiping about the Queen. The Times reports that rumoured attendees included fashion designer Misha Nonoo and Meghan and Harry's own personal cupid, Violet von Westenholz. Meghan's future sister-in-law Kate was unfortunately not in attendance and resting from her pregnancy.
Ditching a sweaty nightclub and tacky party favours for horse back riding, private beauty treatments, luxury swimming and then unwinding in your own personal cinema? We like your style, Meghan.


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Multiple times a year, the XPT Team and it's guests ascend upon the beautiful Hawaiian Islands for our coveted XPT Experience. And while the majority of the week is spent going through a gamit of exercises, movement and mobility training, ice and heat recovery training and more, healthy eating and lifestyles are always a focus of the coaches and participants. With that in mind, a visit to Kauai Farmacy is always on the docket while in Kauai.
Kauai Farmacy is an organically-farmed oasis located in beautiful Kīlauea on the Garden Island of Kaua'i founded by Doug and Genna Wolkon in 2010 where they specialize in tea leaves and other organically grown healthy, nutritious products. In our latest XPT Spotlight, you'll get to know Doug and the Kauai Farmacy by reading an exclusive Q&A with the Founder himself.
BONUS: Doug and his Kauai Farmacy Team have generously offered any XPT reader a 10% discount off products on their website (kauaifarmacy.com) by using the promo code XPT10 at checkout. Thanks guys!
Q&A with Doug Wolkon, Co-Founder of Kauai Farmacy
XPT: How did the Kauai Farmacy get started?
Doug: Kauai Farmacy was inspired by our personal healing journeys. After moving to Kauai, now almost 10 years ago, we were introduced to the healing powers of plants. At the time, my wife and I were losing ground in our personal health. We began making freshly-harvested teas from Kauai-grown Mint, Lemon Balm, Noni and Sage; and drinking them throughout the day. Our centers literally came alive after years of dormancy; as I lost an initial 20 pounds in 6 months. We couldn't help but dream of ways in which we could bring this new-found health and wellness to our community.
XPT: Why did you choose to move to Kauai specifically and set up shop there?
Doug: We grew up in the suburbs of Boston and NYC, and spent our twenties as a financier and designer, respectively. Our highly-driven NYC career paths were clear for a moment; but after some invaluable insights from traveling abroad and personal health struggles, we decided in our early 30's to veer off, questioning everything that we thought we knew. We were looking for a new way, freer thinkers, authentic healers, and more wild nature. We didn't really know it at the time, but we had a lot of healing to do; and the healing jungles of Kauai, proved to be the ultimate setting.
XPT: What is the overall mission of Kauai Farmacy?
Doug: To grow the world's finest herbal medicine; to practice sustainable, organic, closed-loop farming; and to educate people on how to use wholistic plant medicine for optimal balance in their lifestyle.
XPT: What sets Kauai Farmacy apart from other farms?
Doug: We grow our herbs in mineral-rich volcanic Kauai soil. We feed our plants 100% organic matter in almost an entirely, close-loop, bio-dynamic, garden environment. This is in steep contrast to how most commercially-grown herbs and spices are seeded; typically, mono-cropped in rows and rows of a single plant (i.e. global trade of cinnamon and cacao) for thousands of acres; stripping the same vitamins and minerals out of the soil; and in most cases, inevitably requiring the toxic spraying of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Crafting true herbal medicine requires a clear intention of healing from seed to cup.
XPT: What crops do you specialize in and why?
Doug: We grow over 70 varieties of medicinal herbs and spices. We grow these herbs, like cinnamon, allspice, turmeric, ashwagandha, gotu kola and cacao, because we use them in our daily lifestyle. These plants promote endurance, longevity and vitality.
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XPT: What special measures do you take to be eco-friendly and creating organic, pure crops?
Doug: We are a 100% closed-loop, bio-dynamic, fed system. What that means is that everything that we feed our plants and our gardens is derived from our 4-acre farm, with the exception of organic, big tree mulch, that is brought to us from local Kauai tree trimmers (think coconut mulch). We use no machines in our gardens and do everything by hand, including harvesting, digging, feeding, planting, and culling.
XPT: What are some of the health/wellness benefits of tea and tea from some of your specific crops?
Doug: Our teas, superfoods, and salves are grown and designed to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, boost the immune system, and provide essential amino acids to keep the body nourished and pure.
More specifically, we have over 300 pounds of Turmeric and 100 pounds of ginger on the farm. Both powerful root medicines are found in almost all our teas and superfoods. Ashwagandha root (aka Indian Ginseng), which is in our Love Potion tea and Endurance superfood, is reknown for increasing endurance, boosting libido and providing calm energy. Noni leaf is the Polynesian super herb that tonifies the body – found in our Vitalitea, Wellness Tea and Puritea. And comfrey, aka knit-bone, is the miracle plant known to regenerate bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles; which we use to craft our Comfrey salve.
XPT: How do these benefits help those who are very conscious of remaining physically fit (XPT participants)?
Doug: These herbs are the foundation of an alkaline system; and therefor a foundation of one's health. They promote a balanced system of optimal hydration, rest and nutrition. Those that are very conscious of remaining physically fit will most appreciate the real-life practice of longevity from the plants.
XPT: How did you get connected with Gabby, Laird, & XPT?
Doug: We used to watch Gabby playing volleyball down in Hanalei when we first moved to Kauai. Honestly, superstars don't really impress us. But Gabby's aura was nothing short of awe-inspiring. More specifically, our oldest boy is the same age as their youngest girl. They eventually connected at age 3 through mutual friends and shared baby-sitters. Since that time, we have been friends. We are grateful for their support of the farm from the very beginning.
XPT: What does it mean to you to have the XPT Experience crew spend time on your farm while in Kauai?
Doug: The farm was built for unique gatherings like the The XPT Experience crew. To bring the crew directly to the source of these herbal supplements, many of which they have been using their entire life, is a dream come true. The crew will forever be able to identify and connect with these plants, as well as understand how they are grown and crafted into functional healing products.


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GuangZhou Kunyuan Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and traders of the FORD automotive spare parts and in GuangDong P.R. China.We have been specialized in the FORD spare parts industry for more than five years.Our leading products include Suspension parts, Power steering parts,Clutch parts,Brake parts,Radiators,Engine parts, Body Parts,etc, which are mainly exported to Europe, Africa,USA, South America and Middle East.
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GuangZhou Kunyuan Auto Parts Corp.people never give up pursuing the best quality,delivering superior products and services to every corner of the world,providing you with a safe and enjoyable life on the wheels.
• Suspension Parts Factory. It has a strong R&D team which enables us to develop any new parts according to customer s requirements and it manufactures a big variety of suspension parts with more 5000 items for different cars, consisting of Ball Joint, Tie Rod End, Rack End, Side Rod Assy, Control arm, etc.
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• Electrical Parts Factory. It is enjoying the high reputation for its good quality which has been recognized by most of our customers.In order to meet our customer s demand, we will be dedicated in developing more new products in 2012
• Radiator Factory. Under the request of our customers, we just set up our radiators factory last year. We are confident that we will be able to provide our customers with good quality, rapid new products development as well as timely delivery. We are looking forward to establishing a long term business relationship with the customers all around the world.
Our main products including:Shock absorber,Brake pad,Control arm,Control arm bushing,Crankshaft gear,Full gasket set,Head gasket,Oil seal,oil pan,Piston,Valve, Lifter tappets,Eccentric shaft,Eccentric bearing,Radiator fan,Expansion valve,Steering knuckle,Engine valve,valve guide,Valve lifter,Wheel bearing,Tensioner pulley,Thermostat,Valve chamber cover,Oil filter,Ail filter,Air conditioning grid,Air intake tube,Belt,Kettle,Kettle cap,Top rubber,Dust cover,Engine mount,Bearing,Clutch, Ball joints & Tie ends,Wheel cylinder,release bearing,Starter,Accelerator cable,Radiator cap,Sensor,Ignition coil,Fuel injectors,Oil pump,Water pumps,Water tank, Switch gear,Spark plug,Locking piece,Bumper,Timing chain, Automobile engine chassis series and so on
All of our products, is used in FORD car models,including FOCUS,MONDEO,FIESTA,TRANSIT,ESCAPE,RANGER,F-150,EXPLORER,FUSION and so on.


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Just wanted to update everyone on a few thing to be aware of. Lots of opportunities, I hope you consider joining me!
First of all the offer for free shipping on the Studio Calico exclusive Valentine stamp set XOXO ends tonight!
life | scripted class is still open for registration. I haven't played much yet for various reasons but I have watched the lessons and I look forward to playing and practicing with my brushes and paint very soon.
Mini Book Mini Workshops taught by Nicole Reaves. I'm actually looking forward to all of the workshops. You can purchase the whole bundle HERE and save a few bucks.
And finally Lawn Fawn Inspiration Week starts on Thursday! I know you are all excited because new products will very soon be available! YAY!


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Google News - Associated Press July 24, 2009
Parents' role in Alamo case is a tricky question
By ANDREW DeMILLO and JON GAMBRELL (AP)
TEXARKANA, Ark. — One by one, the women told the court a similar story. They were "married" to evangelist Tony Alamo as children or teens, pushed into the unions with the blessings of parents who believed it was the highest honor before God.
Their parents had been taught that Alamo was infallible, and with him the girls would have access to amenities like television, ponies, a swimming pool and a carousel — luxuries otherwise unattainable in their tightly controlled lives. But instead of spiritual happiness, the women allege Alamo preyed on them for sex at ages as young as 9 as their parents willingly allowed it or ignored the signs of abuse.
None of their parents have been charged, despite the litany of abuse the women detailed under oath as Alamo faces charges of taking them across state lines for sex when they were underage. Experts say prosecutors would encounter several challenges in accusing the parents of abuse or neglect, most notably in determining how much responsibility they had.
"Some of these parents may be viewed as victims as much as suspects," said D'Lorah Hughes, an assistant law professor at the University of Arkansas. "Alamo has a long history of treating his followers not well, and I think you could take the viewpoint that these people have been duped and have been in some way suckered in as victims."
FBI agent Randall Harris, who led the Alamo investigation, shared some of the same concerns when testifying before the grand jury that indicted the 74-year-old evangelist. When questioned during the trial by Alamo's lawyers, Harris said he never told any of the women their parents could be prosecuted.
"I think some of them may have asked me if there was some way my parents could get in trouble," Harris said. "I explained to them that I didn't believe that they were going to be pursued at the federal level, but that I had no control over the state level."
Federal prosecutors won't say whether any of the parents could face charges. Prosecutor Brent Haltom in Miller County, where Alamo's compound is located, said he has no cases open involving the evangelist or parents of the alleged victims.
Parents themselves offered differing views on their own culpability. The mother of an 18-year-old who said Alamo "married" her at age 8 told jurors she had no problems with her daughter going to the evangelist's home. The mother called Alamo "a holy man of God" and a prophet who took in a troubled girl.
"I was totally in control of her situation," the woman, a defense witness, said. Prosecutors never got the chance to ask if she knew Alamo had sex with her daughter as she left the stand after claiming Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination. Four of her underage children remain missing after state child-welfare officials obtained an order seeking to put them in protective care.
The Associated Press generally does not name those who say they were victims of sexual abuse, and often doesn't use names of family members to avoid identifying the accusers.
On the opposite end, some said they felt they had to sacrifice their daughters to appease the man who was master over every aspect of their lives. The mother of a girl Alamo allegedly "married" at age 15 said she was pregnant with another child when Alamo summoned the woman, her husband and their daughter to his house and made the announcement.
Alamo told her God instructed him to take their underage daughter as a "wife," she said. Refusing meant being thrown out of the church, which paid for all of the family's food, clothing and shelter.
"I didn't think we'd survive outside. ... That was the only life I knew," the mother said. "When he said the Lord told him to do something, I believed it."
In the past, some allegations against Alamo surfaced because parents spoke up.
More than two decades ago, child abuse charges were filed against him in California alleging that an 11-year-old boy was hit 140 times with a 3-foot board while Alamo gave punishment orders over a speaker phone. The case came to light because the boy's father and uncle, who had previously fled the commune, came back one night to try to take custody of their sons. The boy's physical condition prompted a raid on the Saugus, Calif., compound. The abuse charges were later dropped because Alamo had been imprisoned on tax evasion charges.
In the current case, any attempt to charge the girls' parents with failure to protect their children would be especially difficult, said Linda Spears, vice president for policy and public affairs at the Arlington, Va.-based Child Welfare League of America.
"Failure to protect is difficult at best because you have to demonstrate that they understood the harm their daughters would be under," Spears said. "Maybe some of them did, maybe some of them didn't. It's hard to know that and demonstrate that in a court of law."
The closest comparison prosecutors may have is from neighboring Texas, where authorities raided a polygamist sect's ranch last year. A dozen men from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints await trial on criminal charges, mostly related to their alleged marriages to underage girls.
One father, 73-year-old Fredrick Merril Jessop, is charged with conducting an unlawful marriage ceremony between his 12-year-old daughter and sect leader Warren Jeffs.
Initially, all 439 children from the Yearning For Zion Ranch were placed in foster care. After the mothers took parenting classes, nearly all were allowed to stay with their mothers and were dropped from court oversight.
Julie Munsell, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Human Services, said she couldn't comment directly on the Alamo case but that in general, Arkansas aims to reunify parents and children in abuse situations.
"We just have to make sure the children are going back to an environment that is safe," Munsell said.
Andrew DeMillo reported from Little Rock, Ark. Associated Press Writers Michelle Roberts in San Antonio and Deborah Hastings in New York contributed to this report.
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40/29 TV Arkansas July 23, 2009
Former Tony Alamo Mother-In-Law Wants Guilty Verdict
BARLING, Ark. -- A former Tony Alamo church members says Alamo used religion to take advantage of people, including her daughter who was forced to marry the evangelist when she was 17 years old.
Carol Fryer said she never thought she'd see the day Alamo would face a jury. She and her family joined the Alamo ministry in the 1980s. Fryer said looking back things didn't seem right from the beginning.
"The stark reality hit me in the first service that I attended," Fryer said. "They were kind of like robots."
Fryer said the evangelist forced her minor daughter into marriage after threatening her at a California church building.
"She made me think she was really happy," Fryer said. "I didn't find out what was really going on until he invited me to come over the house."
Fryer said shortly after the marriage Alamo began sexually abusing her daughter.
"I was upset, but there wasn't anything you could say or do," Fryer said.
Fryer said she has been following Alamo's trial since it started and was disturbed to hear the stories of abuse.
"When I read some of the stories... that little 11 year old girl carrying the sheets out of his bedroom stuff like that tears your heart out," Fryer said. "Some of those little girls I babysat. I loved them, and he tore their lives apart. He destroyed them."
Fryer said she's praying the jury listened to the testimony and finds Alamo guilty. She worries for other families if he is allowed to walk a free man.
"I'll be very upset because that will put all those children in harm's way again," Fryer said. "There will be future victims."
Fryer said she and her daughter are no longer members of Alamo's church. Fryer said her daughter is now in her 30s and has a successful career in computer technology.
Fryer said if Alamo is found not guilty he will likely still run the church from prison through phone calls and letters.
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Pittosporum is an evergreen shrub that thrives well in the sun and shade. Their fast growing foliage and scented flowers make them a 'must-have' tree in the gardens. They require only little maintenance and can be pruned into any dreamy shape. Let's see some of the popular varieties of Pittosporum.
Perfect for hedging along the pathways and screening out wind, noise and views, Pittosporum Silver Sheen features dark brown stems covered with silvery green leaves boasting shimmering effect in sunlight. Growing to the height of 3 metres, this plant has a non-invasive root structure that prefers loose soil and sunny or partly shaded position.
This is an evergreen shrub with pale green leaves and black twigs. They produce small brown flowers in spring season with a unique honey scent. Perfect for screening and hedges, Pittosporum Tenuifolium Green Pillar plants are drought tolerant and disease resistant with an ability to grow to the height of 3m to 4m.
Suitable for screening, hedging and group planting, Pittosporum Tenuifolium Limelight features pointed oval shaped golden green leaves and dark shoots. They can either be clipped for hedging or can be pruned into a small tree based on the look you want to achieve. With a knack to tolerate frost and wind, they grow to 4m x 3m.
This is an upright shrub variety that grows faster, bushier and sturdier than other types of Pittosporums. Used extensively for hedging and screening purposes, Pittosporum Tenuifolium Screen Master can be planted in full shade to partly shade areas with drained soil. This is a low maintenance plant and can grow to a height of 4 meters and a width of 2 metres.


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Days after her beloved father's funeral, Lala Kent is taking to social media to thank the man in her life, Randall Emmett, for being her "rock" during the "darkest time" of her life.
The reality star, who shared the news of Kent Rulon Burningham's passing on April 23, posted a photo of the couple and wrote a sweet post about her beau's support.
"You are my rock. My heart & soul," wrote the Vanderpump Rules star. "You saved me- Kept me from drowning in the darkest time of my life. I cherish the human you are. Thank you, my love."
In January, Lala went public with her boyfriend on Instagram after months of dating. Emmett's divorce from actress Ambyr Childers was only finalized at the end of 2017 so they didn't go public until that was done. Emmett had been in the background of Kent's Instagram Stories before, but never in her feed.
But ever since they finally let the world know they were official, the pair have been all about each other.


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It seems only yesterday that Alan Richman was fanning the flames of controversy with his list of the 25 best pizzas in the country. Actually, it was last May, and in the world of food best-of lists, that's about 47 years, so thank heavens that no less a culinary authority than Rachael Ray has come up with a new list of the best pies the U.S. has to offer.
Actually, the list, published in the March issue of Every Day With Rachael Ray, was compiled by Serious Eats' Ed Levine and Slice's Adam Kuban, two dudes who know their way around a perfectly charred upskirt. Although they have yet to reveal who will take the top honor of the country's best pizza, Motorino is one of their four semi-finalists. The others, representing three other regions of the country, are L.A.'s Pizzeria Mozza, Chicago's Great Lakes, and Phoenix's Pizzeria Bianco.
Levine and Kuban also sang the praises of Di Fara, Fornino, Franny's, Keste, and Lucali .The winner will be announced sometime in the near future, which should tide over slice fanatics until the opening of Pulino gives them something else to argue about.
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My age rounds up to 30…
I am a full grown adult
Having people guess my age 8 years younger than I am is not starting to be SO bad.
I know who I am so much more than I used to.
I know God so much more than I used to….I never could have imagined what it would be like to know Him like this.
I've been reading the Bible consistently and on my own for 15 years……whooooooooooaaaa….that's nuts!!
I have waaaay more fashion sense than I used to.
I try new things.
I am so blessed with many friends….so many I can't keep up with them all and it makes me sad.
I still wish there were 30 hours in a day.
I sing, I dance, I create.
I am now a blogger. (In fifth grade I remember thinking I would like to be an author when I grew up. Yes.)
I now TEACH fifth grade.
I've experienced heartache.
I have dreams.
I am an aunt!!
I've dyed my hair,
traveled to several different countries.
My mind is expanding to think about deeper and deeper things. The more I know the more I realize how much more there is to know.
I celebrate new years to come,
I mourn past years I can never go back to.
My heart continues to capture childlike thoughts.
I still love to play outside.
I am content,
learning to live in the moment of today…
hoping for a beautiful tomorrow.
I have a feeling about 27….I think it's gonna be good.


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