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With the world's eyes on Europe-wide solutions and summits in recent weeks, it can seem as though there is little that individual euro zone countries can do at the national level to solve their debt, growth and competitiveness problems.
Germany, the region's largest economy, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, is seen by many as a key driver of recent change, along with France.
Its current account surplus and relatively healthy growth levels have helped it keep its status as one of the region's strongest economies.
Yet some believe its cautious approach could be dangerous in the long-term.
"Their current account surplus is over-saving," Adrian Schmidt, FX Strategist at Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, told CNBC.
"If the rest of Europe is saving more then Germany has to save less, otherwise we are going to finish up with a bigger surplus."
Critics also point out that Germany and France were the first to break the rules on debt levels set out in the Maastricht Treaty – one of the factors which helped cause the current crisis.
"Germany and France were setting a terrible example by breaking the rules (of Maastricht) themselves," Beat Wittmann, CEO & Partner, Dynapartners, told CNBC.
"Those flaws are being corrected."
He believes that one of the outcomes of the current crisis is that the markets are distinguishing between individual euro zone economies more.
"The capital markets have only started differentiating between different credit qualities since the outbreak of the Greek crisis, and that's very good," he said.
Governments have changed in almost all the euro zone's troubled peripheral economies in the past year, but there are concerns that there is only a limited amount of change they can make.
"New governments try to distinguish themselves from previous governments, and it works for about 3-6 months, when they go further in terms of austerity and perhaps fiscal changes, and then it fizzles out," Sony Kapoor, Managing Director at Re-Define, told CNBC Tuesday.
"There's not much they can do that's different because the problems are across the euro area.
"The solution will have to come collectively. There's very little an individual country can do in the short term," he added.
With countries such as Ireland trying to highlight their relatively good performance on lowering the cost of hiring their workers and encouraging foreign investment, this could be dispiriting.
"The effort from the Irish state and people has proven to be much greater than Greece," said Kapoor.
"Countries where, in recent memory, people went through more dramatic changes or saw an economic structure which was far less prosperous, responded differently to the crisis. Countries like Greece, where there had been the same stagnation for years, it's just not in their mindset."
Kapoor believes that tactics such as lower corporate tax rates will only work in smaller countries, but wouldn't work for larger countries such as Spain.


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Bearing Witness: Cornerstone of the New Evangelization
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Most Americans tend to think of religion as something rather fluid. It's very common for us to say things like "all religions are basically the same," and "we're all just pursuing god on our own path." What a religion ACTUALLY BELIEVES is just not seen as that important. But, as some famous person somewhere once said, "you become what you believe."
It is also very common for the American media to talk about "Muslim extremists," by which they refer to the small, fringe group of people who actually believe in orthodox Islam. Muslims who follow what Islam actually teaches are not "fanatics." They are simply Muslims, and the same goes for Christianity.
Maybe you don't believe that specific tenets of faith are important at all to salvation. Perhaps you are one of these "many paths up the mountain," people. That's all well and good. I wish you luck on your journey. However, even if you think that beliefs are unimportant to God, perhaps you can concede some small ground. At least let's all agree that if one applies belief to life, belief leads to action, and action impacts our world. So lets look at three interesting ways that Islam and Christianity just don't quite line up. I'll let you decide which one, if lived, might have the better impact on the human race.
"Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. There can be no fun and joy in whatever is serious." Ayatollah Khomeini
"Joy is a gift from God. It fills us from within. It is like an anointing of the Spirit. And this joy is the certainty that Jesus is with us and with the Father." Pope Francis in his Christmas homily last year.
Pope Francis is absolutely speaking the message of Jesus, whose Spirit is Joy itself. As he says in scripture: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."
– John 15:9-11
The Arabic word love, "hubb," in all its grammatical forms, is used only 69 times in the Qur'an. Out of those 69 times, God's love for man is mentioned only 20 times, and only in relation to what he loves and does not love. For example: "Those that keep their plighted faith and act aright, — verily Allah loves those who act aright." 3:76
Just in ONE CHAPTER of scripture, "love" is used 27 times.
"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love…." I John 4:7-8
The New Testament alone lists 223 uses of a comparable translation of the word "love."
Allah's Apostle (The blessing and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "In Paradise there is a pavilion made of a single hollow pearl sixty miles wide, in each corner of which there are wives who will not see those in the other corners; and the believers will visit and enjoy them." Sahih Al-Bukhari 4879.
Sounds like a great place for men if you're a sex addict! Doesn't sound so good for women though. But that's ok, because most women won't make it:
"O women! Give to charity, for I have seen that the majority of the dwellers of Hell-Fire were women.. You curse frequently, and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you." Sahih Al-Bukhari 1462
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Revelation 8:4-6
"Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.' And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.' And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. Luke 14:21-23
Who does God have a heart for, according to Christianity? The poor, the oppressed, the suffering, the outcasts. In Christianity, heaven is a place of complete unity where the lowly are lifted up and the high and mighty are made low. Sounds like a win to me.
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ALBANY State lawmakers approved $775 million in cuts and other savings from New York's health care budget on Monday after Gov. David A. Paterson inserted the reductions into emergency spending legislation submitted to the Legislature to keep the state government from shutting down.
The cuts will affect hospitals, nursing homes and a lengthy list of other health-related programs, and marked the first significant step in weeks toward an agreement on the state's annual budget, now more than two months overdue. The legislation also requires the state to save an additional $300 million a year by cracking down on Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
In the Senate, the emergency budget bill including the health care cuts passed along party lines, with all 32 Democrats voting for it and all Republicans present voting against. In the Assembly, according to the unofficial tally, the package passed with the support of most Democrats, while some joined Republicans in voting against it.
Because cutting the state's health care spending means forgoing some federal matching subsidies, the cuts are likely to have an even deeper impact than the stated total.
The Greater New York Hospital Association, which represents many institutions in the New York City region, estimated that the state cuts would cost hospitals and other providers an additional $250 million or so in federal money.
The Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, for example, would lose about $8.8 million in federal and state subsidies, according to the association, while Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens would lose $4.5 million. Because of cuts to graduate medical education financing, some major teaching hospitals would lose even more: Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, for example, would lose about $13.9 million.
"We feel like we have a gun to our head," said Kenneth E. Raske, the association's president. "We're on the precipice of a major disaster for the health care community."
Mr. Paterson and the Legislature have been unable to agree on a broader deal to close a budget deficit of over $9 billion, largely because many Democratic lawmakers are unwilling to make cuts as steep as those that the governor is demanding.
Mr. Paterson appeared to have won a partial agreement by inserting a significant portion of his health care cuts into the latest in a series of short-term emergency spending bills, which are difficult to amend.
The cuts approved on Monday night, however, were not as expansive as the reductions of $1 billion in health care spending Mr. Paterson had originally sought. Some cuts, like those to tobacco cessation programs, were reduced; others, like cuts to programs for the elderly and for prescription drug coverage, were eliminated entirely.
Supporters of the measure in the Senate, where the vote was expected to be closer than in the Assembly, were still busy on Monday night recruiting enough backers to assure passage.
Mr. Paterson also did not seek the adoption of proposals that would raise money to offset health care cuts, like higher taxes on cigarettes and a new excise tax on sugared beverages.
Though roundly denounced by hospitals and health care workers, who staged demonstrations inside the Capitol on Monday, the vote was not necessarily a difficult one for lawmakers: the total dollar figure was one that the State Senate and Assembly had already agreed to in principle during continuing negotiations over the state budget. The package was further adjusted during negotiations with the Senate and Assembly over the weekend, after Mr. Paterson announced on Friday his intention to include long-term health care cuts in the emergency bill.
Among other major provisions, the legislation cuts $72.2 million in health care for the poor and $37.4 million in subsidies for graduate medical education. The revised proposal also cuts $6 million in state financing for stem cell research, a program that has been a priority for Mr. Paterson.
A separate bill that was passed with the new legislation also requires insurance companies to obtain approval from state officials before raising rates, a step that the industry had vigorously opposed. Lawmakers contend that the provision will save the state $70 million a year because fewer people will be forced off of private insurance and into public programs.
"For too long, New York families and small businesses have been faced with the nightmare of choosing between out-of-control premiums or forgoing health insurance," said Senator Neil D. Breslin, an Albany Democrat who has championed the issue. "By restoring prior approval, we will be bringing smart and responsible regulation to the health insurance industry."
On Monday, some lawmakers seemed relieved at Mr. Paterson's unusual gambit, which tied their hands but only to make those cuts that they were prepared to vote for anyway.
"Most of the health care budget is the Assembly budget that we passed in March, so that's where the governor takes most of it from," said Sheldon Silver, the Assembly speaker.
But more turmoil lies ahead. Mr. Paterson has signaled that he will seek to enact further portions of his executive budget in future emergency bills, which would inevitably include cuts to areas where Mr. Paterson and one or both houses of the Legislature remain far apart, like school aid.


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Buying online can be scary. There are so many websites selling everything you can imagine from places you cannot even imagine. Cyber crooks are out there waiting for you to buy something, and then afterward no longer care about the product or services they sold you. Buyer beware is the name of the game.
Getting short-changed from an Internet purchase can happen to anyone. I myself have been lured by the Internet's offerings of cheap-priced products and dishonesty. Almost all the Internet purchases I made with only low cost in mind resulted in awful products and services. I eventually made peace with my too-good-to-be-true online purchases, like the cell-phone case I bought: It was a $2.98 phone case with free shipping…why should it have fit properly? This is not to say that all low-cost discounters sell junk – I have actually received some good stuff too. But when you choose to focus on the merchant and the quality of work they produce rather than just cost, you're a lot less likely to end up unhappy with a purchase.
"THE BITTERNESS OF LOW QUALITY IS REMEMBERED LONG AFTER THE SWEETNESS OF LOW PRICE IS FORGOTTEN." This is a lesson I've learned over the years, sometimes the hard way.
I'm here as an advocate for you in the great unknown of online retailing. I stand behind my work and want customers to feel safe when purchasing products from me. Potential customers often ask me how they can know they can trust that I am the real deal. The answer is simple: seek out testimonials. I find that honest testimonials from actual consumers pave the way for trustworthy purchases and services. I actually love and use Angie's list simply because of that theory. And, I have to say, it has proven to work for me over and over again. I love you, Angie! The Internet is a great resource. An informed and discerning buyer can purchase some of the world's finest merchandise and services with terrific value. The Internet doesn't have to be a scary place.
I have provided consumer testimonials in blogs, on Facebook, in Tweets, on Pinterest and the like, not only to showcase my designs and products but also to give my customers an opportunity to talk about the how happy they are with jewelry from Mark Silverstein Imagines. These testimonials are from people like you who trusted in me to craft unique, quality jewelry and then wanted to tell everyone that you are in good hands at MSI. Some post were even made by my customers without my knowledge, then only later brought to my attention from another potential customer who saw the posting and told me that is how they found me. I truly believe that one happy customer will tell another and another, and one unhappy customer will tell everyone. With the Internet's unbelievable reach, the reality of 'spreading the word' is 1000 fold!!
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Sessions include:
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Katie designs and facilitates interventions on all aspects of academic writing, for example finding your academic voice, writing for impact, keeping your thesis on track, editing and how to write for different audiences. During highly interactive and imaginative workshops, Katie not only helps participants tackle particular writing problems, she also shares techniques and strategies that participants can use to help others.
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Conservative MEPs have voted against 'country-by-country' reporting of companies' tax declarations, measures that will bring in greater tax transparency and assist the fight against aggressive tax avoidance.
The Shareholders Rights Directive, which Labour MEPs voted for, will also ensure better participation of shareholders in the governance of their companies, leading to a more sustainable and long-term focus, as well as increased accountability of directors to those who choose to invest.
In particular, 'say-on-pay', which requires that shareholders have a say on the remuneration of directors, will ensure improved democratic participation in remuneration packages.
Mary Honeyball MEP, Labour's European spokesperson on legal affairs, said:
"Just as George Osborne has delivered a budget for the rich in Westminster, so his Conservative colleagues in the European Parliament have voted against EU action to fight tax dodging.
"It is Labour MEPs who have voted for better corporate governance in the EU, for greater openness and for shareholders having the right to hold their directors to account over remuneration - while the Tories have stood up for companies that want to hide their profits."
Anneliese Dodds MEP, Labour's European spokesperson on taxation, added:
"Shareholders have a right to know where their companies make their profits, and where they pay their taxes. This helps shareholders to understand the health and the prospects of the company they are investing in, and gives them certainty the company is paying its fair share of tax.
"Last year's 'LuxLeaks' scandal showed just how little shareholders know about the tax arrangements of their companies under the current system, and how damaging that can be - and that is why the clear call today for public 'country-by-country' reporting for major international companies is so important.
"This isn't just good news for shareholders, it's good news for people right across Europe, as it will help all of us to hold these companies to account and make sure they pay their taxes where they make their profits."
Now that the Parliament has adopted its position on the Directive, it goes forward to Member States for further negotiation.


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This seminar will explore the legal issues arising around social media and its use. Each of the three talks will focus on a different aspect of this dynamic and topical subject.
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Introduction to Facebook and Third Party Use of your IP on Facebook
Erica Crump and Mindy Jhittay will discuss the basics of social media and intellectual property (including copyright and trade marks), the terms that govern use of Facebook, and what to do if another party misuses your name and brand there.
• What is social media?
• What forms of IP exist in social media?
• How might Data Protection law be applicable to social media?
• FB terms & conditions – how do they regulate your use? How do they regulate third party use of your IP?
• What are the remedies for third party infringement?
Facebook and Employment considerations
Lucy McLynn will discuss why employee misconduct on social media has become such an important issue, the extent to which employee conduct on social media outside of work can be taken into account when it impacts on an employee's suitability for their job (discussing fairness, privacy and evidential issues) and how an employer can best manage these issues through a carefully considered social media policy. Issues covered include:
• Misuse of social media in the workplace
• When is conduct on social media outside of work relevant to an employer?
• The importance of an appropriate social media policy
'Defamation' and 'Facebook posts as evidence: defamation and disciplinary considerations of social media in professional conduct proceedings'
Mark Scodie will discuss managing defamation, privacy and other related legal risks online and in social media. Issues covered include:
• An overview of the law relating to defamation, malicious falsehood, privacy, harassment and contempt of court as it pertains to online publication
• User-generated content – to moderate or not moderate?
• Examples of cases where things have gone wrong, and practical tips.
Selman Ansari will discuss how use of social media impacts on professional conduct in regulated professions and membership organisations. Issues covered include:
• What constitutes misconduct amongst regulated professionals
• Causing disruption through social media: what are the 'offences'
• Evidence: what do 'likes', 'shares' and 'statuses' amount to in a disciplinary context


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Does a case for banning the use of the filibuster in the Senate stand a chance of success with the Supreme Court? I look at a recent news story that claims the case looks strong, but with significant obstacles.
The statement at issue:
Emmet Bondurant [an Atlanta lawyer] thinks the filibuster is unconstitutional. And, alongside Common Cause, where he serves on the board of directors, he's suing to have the Supreme Court abolish it... Bondurant makes a strong case. Will the Supreme Court buy it? I have no idea.
- Ezra Klein, column in the Washington Post on May 14, "Is the filibuster unconstitutional?," commenting on a lawsuit filed that day in federal court in Washington by Mr. Bondurant's law firm and the Common Cause legal staff. The column includes a link to a research study Mr. Bondurant wrote on the subject in 2001 for the Harvard Law School Journal on Legislation, found here.
We checked the Constitution, and...
Under Article I, Section 5, the Senate and the House is each given the authority "to determine the rules of its proceedings." But the new lawsuit, Common Cause v. Biden, Vice President, filed in Washington this week proceeds on the theory that this provision is only the beginning of the constitutional conversation, not the end of it. As long ago as 1892, the lawsuit notes, the Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Ballin declared that the Senate lacks the authority to write rules that conflict with other parts of the Constitution.
As this lawsuit proceeds before District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, a judge who has a reputation for bold decision-making, it has real promise. But it will have to overcome some potential obstacles perhaps more daunting than what Article I says about congressional rules.
The most significant of those is whether, in fact, this challenge is a "live controversy" -- that is, whether it is a genuine legal dispute, not simply an abstract exploration of an idea about the right way to run a government. The Constitution's Article III allows the federal courts to decide only "cases or controversies," and the Supreme Court has interpreted that to mean that the only people or groups allowed to sue in federal courts are those able to show that they face a genuine injury, that their harm was caused by the government action they challenge, and that the courts can fix it.
That is what is called "standing to sue." The courts are generally not open to hear claims by members of Congress who lost battles in the legislative halls, and turn to the courts for relief, so lawmakers who feel frustrated by Senate Rule XXII probably can't complain on that basis alone. And the courts look with disfavor on lawsuits by individuals who only have a civic grievance that they share with many others in the political community.
But this lawsuit, reflecting attorney Bondurant's extensive research on the subject, is based on claims of more direct harm to Common Cause and those who joined it in the lawsuit: four Democratic members of the House and three young adults who were born in Mexico but have grown up in the U.S. and would like to become citizens in order to avoid deportation.
Each of those suing claims that the filibuster, and its practical effect of requiring 60 votes to get virtually anything done in the Senate, has had a direct, negative impact on them.
The lawmakers' strongest claim to injury is that a filibuster barred the passage of a new law to force disclosure of the identities of corporations and wealthy individuals who are spending heavily in federal election campaigns, and as a result the lawmakers and their constituents have no way to track the sources of financial influence on campaigns.
The House members' separate claim of injury -- that bills they had supported in the House died due to Senate filibusters -- appears to be weaker.
The three young Mexican nationals claim a very specific injury from a filibuster: that their path to U.S. citizenship has been closed by a Senate filibuster that prevented the passage of what is called the DREAM Act to facilitate early entry into a legal status in the U.S. Those three would have benefited personally if that measure had passed.
The Common Cause claim to injury does not seem as compelling, or as direct: It claims it has had to spend money and energy trying to get new campaign finance disclosure bills through Congress. That, however, is the fate of anyone who wants a bill passed, but doesn't get it enacted.
There is another potential question hanging over this lawsuit: is there really constitutional status for majority rule? The lawsuit, of course, contends that, when the Framers wanted more than majority rule in Congress, they spelled it out explicitly (a two-thirds vote, for example, to override a presidential veto or to propose a constitutional amendment). And there is language in Supreme Court opinions (and in the Federalist Papers) lauding majority rule, but it may not be so firmly embedded in the structure of the Constitution that it can be enforced by the courts.
Moreover, while the lawsuit argued that there was a clear majority in favor of each of the bills that did not get passed and that would have benefited the members of the House and the three young Mexican nationals, the proof of that -- usually, the number of votes cast on a failed motion to move the bills forward -- might not be interpreted by the courts as proof of what the tally would actually have been on final passage, had the measures come to such a vote.
The lawsuit, though, has yet to play out, so its chances cannot be gauged definitely at this stage. It at least serves, though, to highlight the increase in filibustering at a time when legislative gridlock is widely recognized as a problem.
Previous Analysis From Lyle Denniston
Lyle Denniston is the National Constitution Center's Adviser on Constitutional Literacy. He has reported on the Supreme Court for 54 years, currently covering it for SCOTUSblog, an online clearinghouse of information about the Supreme Court's work.
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Benny died after consuming chicken jerky treats from Canyon Creek Ranch Brand, a company of Waggin' Train, LLC., i.e., Nestle Purina.
It looks like PetSmart offers the same response as Waggin' Train, Canyon Creek Ranch Brand and Nestle Purina PetCare Company.
Short story, continue to let dogs die until the FDA can "prove" that these products are harmful.
Thank you for sharing your experience regarding Canyon Creek Ranch. We are very sorry to hear your Yorkie has passed and would like to extend our sincere condolences, as well as we hope your Lab is feeling better. I tried to phone you this afternoon, but your phone rang with no voice mail.
I have contacted Canyon Creek for you and asked them to review this incident. I spoke with Pet Advisor Jason and he asked me to have you call them Monday so they can investigate. I have also shared your experience with our Quality Assurance Team.
Canyon Creek Pet Advisor (877) 376-0101
Case # 18324889
Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats are manufactured at certified facilities inspected by their own Quality Assurance team and third party independent auditors. In light of the recent FDA announcement that the FDA is actively investigating chicken products, PetSmart will continue to monitor all sources of information and take appropriate action based on that investigation. To date the FDA has not been able to determine any contaminant or microbiological issue with the product through the testing they've done.
Again our sincere apologies for your loss. Losing a pet under any circumstance is extremely tough; as pet parents ourselves we empathize with your concerns. Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.
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I found this little gem on Pinterest one day and instantly loved it.
For this pattern I used Lion Brand's Thick & Quick in Linen. It's called the Margaret Button Cowl and can be found over at Fiber Flux.
It's very cozy and goes perfectly under those coats that don't quite do all the way up.
Or even without a coat 🙂
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When I saw this invite on Bear Creek Quilting Co..
I jumped at the chance to participate in a row robin...
Our rows will be travelling all around the United States
one stop in Canada...My HOUSE!!!
getting an addition of one row at each stop.
Each row will be approx. 9"x52"
I have decided to go 'Halloween'!!
This fabric have been in my stash for some years now...
I think it's time to get this party started!!
Can't wait to see how my quilt grows in the next couple of months!!
Shari at Bear Creek Quilting Co. is heading up this adventure.
She made a label for each of our quilts so each person can sign it....
There is also a journal that travels with your quilt to document the making of each row!!
I am going to include a little 'something ' in my box for each quilter
a THANK YOU for their contribution to my quilt
Using my handy Block Tool, I decided to go with 4" pin wheels....
This is my row for this project
These quilts are going to get some air miles!!


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Primeness and Size
Primeness is a major factor in grading furs.
- A pelt is prime when the fur is at peak color, length, density, and texture.
- Fur buyers usually judge primeness by examining the flesh side of a pelt. They look for dark areas of blood and pigment cells. These dark areas are present at the base of new hair. Pelts with these dark blotches are called "blue hides."
- Prime skins are called "white." The hair is full-grown. The blood and pigment have disappeared. The flesh side is a pale creamy or parchment color.
Furbearers reach their prime at different times.
- Foxes prime earliest.
- Raccoon and mink prime in November and December.
- Muskrats begin to prime in late November. However, they retain some of their dark blotching for about the first two months of the trapping season. In adults, the dark areas are scattered and irregular in shape. In immature animals, they tend to be nearly symmetrical and arranged in lengthwise rows. In January, all muskrat pelts become increasingly white as hair growth ceases. By February, the animals begin to fight over mates, which "cuts" the pelts.
Pelt size can affect grading. Larger animals usually bring a better price than smaller animals.


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If you're familiar with Thai food, you must have heard of Somtam (or Thai spicy papaya salad) before and it's the green papaya that we use to make Somtam. But not only green papaya can be used as a main ingredient for Somtam, we also use green papaya to cook Kang Som, or in this recipe that I'm about to blog about; Malakor Pad Kai. (Malakor = papaya, Pad = stir fry, Kai = egg)
Many of you might not have heard of it before, but it's one of our comfort food in Thailand (or must I say, old-generation comfort food since Thai kids these days aren't familiar with it anymore!)
Anyway, enough of it, let's get to the cooking point
1 green papaya – grated, if you're cooking for a small portion just use 1 – 3 cups. (for me, I use the whole thing, just because we love it so much)
4 eggs – 2 eggs/ 3 cups (for me, I use 4 egg/1 whole grated green papaya)
Oil – I use olive oil
Salt and soy sauce to taste
How I cook it
Ready the skillet, oil in, turn the heat up, wait until the oil is hot then you put grated papaya in.
Fry them, toss them, put a little of soy sauce onto the hot skillet so you'll hear it makes a hissing sound (zhee, zhee!)
I like doing this as I season what I'm cooking, apart from the hissing sound that I like, also it's about the aroma when soy sauce evaporate when it meets the hot skillet. It gives better aroma, but that's just my opinion though!
Fry until papaya starts to change colour, or transparent then make room for eggs by make a hole in the skillet.
Crack eggs in the hole, and quickly stir it to mix with the papaya.
Add soy sauce (or salt) to taste
Cook until the egg's done then it's ready to serve!
I put salt in the grated papaya a few minutes before start cooking. Maybe it's just my own thoughts but I feel that salt draws out the natural sweetness in green papaya and with this, you don't even have to add sugar to it at all.
Also if you like your stir fried papaya to be a bit dry, cook it longer. And when you look it longer, some of the grated papaya will turn brown-ish, and this gives the toasted aroma that I really love
Last but not least, if you want to make it a non-vegetarian dish, just add meat of your choice – but I'd recommended chicken or pork, they go well with this dish.


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The Changeling Martok was a Changeling of the Founders in the 24th century. In the 2370s, this changeling was one of a handful agents tasked with destabilizing relationships between the larger organizations of the Alpha Quadrant.
In mid-2371, this changeling replaced General Martok while hunting saber bear along Kang's Summit on Qo'noS. Following his capture, the real Martok was sent to Internment Camp 371. (DS9: "In Purgatory's Shadow") The changeling's mission was to increase hostilities with the Cardassian Union and United Federation of Planets in order to weaken each organization. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Apocalypse Rising")
In early 2372, the changeling convinced Chancellor Gowron that a recent coup on Cardassia Prime was effected by the Dominion. After leading a fleet to Deep Space 9, the Klingons invaded Cardassian space. The Martok Changeling also attempted to incite conflict between the Federation and the Klingon Empire; to this end, he had Kaybok, one of his commanders, executed for refusing to fire on the USS Defiant.
Martok and Gowron later led the Klingons in an attack on Deep Space 9. He attempted to continue the battle even when the odds turned against the Klingons, but was overruled by Gowron. Nevertheless, the incident led to a year-and-a-half conflict between the Klingon Empire and the Federation in a conflict lasting from 2372 to 2373. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior")
In early 2373, Martok attended the induction of Order of the Bat'leth members on Ty'Gokor. He recognized Benjamin Sisko, Miles O'Brien, Worf and Odo, who were there undercover to expose Gowron as the changeling. Martok imprisoned them and attempted to fool them into killing Gowron instead, thereby gaining power for himself and furthering the war. However, Odo discovered him to be a Founder and drew him into exposing himself in front of the crowd. The changeling was promptly killed by a hail of disruptor fire. (DS9: "Apocalypse Rising")
The real Martok was informed of the Martok Changeling's actions by Julian Bashir, Worf and Elim Garak at the internment camp later that year, remarking it was "a grave dishonor". (DS9: "In Purgatory's Shadow")


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AsomBroso Tequila La Rosa 11 Month Reposado
Image courtesy of referenced tequila brand
LaRosa is like no other reposado, or tequila, to date. To be called reposado, 100% Agave silver (or "blanco") tequila must be rested at least two months in oak barrels; to become LaRosa Reposado, the 100% Agave silver is rested in relatively new French Oak casks that were previously used to make a vintage Bordeaux wine. When the silver rests in the relatively new-former wine barrel, something serendipitous happens: the colorless tequila takes on a reddish hue, and the taste is transformed…it's still tequila, but a whole new style of tequila. Somewhat akin to comparing a basic bar scotch to a fine single malt scotch.After spending three months aging, LaRosa 3 takes on a decidedly pink hue, and the taste, while distinctly tequila, is soft on the palate and has a hint of sweetness.
Although LaRosa seemingly is a departure from the historical tequila, it still embodies Asombroso's precepts of refinement, smoothness and taste.
- Distillery: Tequileña, S.A. de C.V. - La Tequileña
- Region: Highlands - Los Altos
- Distillation Steps: Double
- Barrel/Cask: French Oak
- Alc. Vol: 40%
- Website: asombrosotequila.com


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Welcome to the business and personal website of me, Jan Burch - aka Jan4insight - owner & practitioner of Geo-Glow Consulting. Call me a "Renaissance woman" > My business aims to be your go-to source for holistic energy work and intuitive readings. My creative side makes (and sells!) gorgeous one-of-a-kind handcrafts and fabulously colorful print-on-demand gifts and more. Here at my site, you can find me on the Web, order a reading, learn more about my energy work services, and check in with my occasional musings. Legal stuff: This site uses cookies, and some posts may contain affiliate links. Thank you very much.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
My 200th Blog Post - A Retrospective
3 comments:
- MaritimeArts said...
Great post! I enjoyed reading it. And congratulations on your 200th post :-)
- Wednesday, October 07, 2009
- Jan4insight said...
Thank you for the nice complement :) Yes, 200 posts sounds like a lot, but if you just writing one post at a time, again and again, it adds up!
- Wednesday, October 07, 2009
- digitaldoodlebug said...
wow congrats on so many posts.
- Thursday, October 08, 2009


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All shelves are made by Francisco Salzillo in the eighteenth century, with the exception of Jesus Nazareno.
It is a museum-procession by artistic works.
Between now and tomorrow I'm going to show you some moments in this procession.
Pictures from today:
1 .- Last supper
2 .- Detail of the holder of the clothing racks.
3 .- The sentence of the garden.
4 .- The Kiss of Judas
5 .- The capture


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Mix ½ tablespoon of each sour cream and oat bran. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar (or crushed egg shells) and 1 tablespoon of milk. Use mixture as a regular scrub, applying it to the face with gentle massaging motions. Leave on for 10 more minutes and rinse with warm water.
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The Leather Pleated Skirt
The Leather (faux or real) pleated skirt is among one of the hottest trends this fall and I could not resist adding this piece to my fall wardrobe. If there's one item you need in your closet for the fall, it's the pleated leather skirt. I consider this skirt an absolute staple in your closet. It is extremely versatile as there are a million ways to wear a pleated leather skirt. It is fit for all occasions, whether a casual day look or a night out on the town. For this look, I went on the casual side by pairing the skirt with sneakers, a cropped denim jacket and bodysuit. You can also easily transition to a dressy look by pairing it with booties or cute heels. Enjoy the gallery below!
Do you own a pleated leather skirt? How do you plan to wear it for the fall? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Denim Jacket: Guess (shop similar) / Bodysuit: New Look / Skirt: Oasis / Shoes: Michael Kors / Bag: Gucci (shop similar)
Posted in: Autumn Fasion, Fall Fashion, Fashion, Shoes, Street Style, Weekend, Winter Fashion


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Prime Minister Stephen Harper suspended Parliament in December 2009, thereby postponing criticism stemming from allegations of abuse of Afghan detainees. It was the second consecutive year in which Harper had ended the legislative session prematurely. In what some observers regarded as a major achievement for freedom of expression, the Supreme Court issued two decisions in December that restricted the ground on which libel judgments could be brought against journalists and others.
Colonized by French and British settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries, Canada was secured by the British Crown under the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763. After granting home rule in 1867, Britain retained a theoretical right to override the Canadian Parliament until 1982, when Canadians established complete control over their own constitution.
After a dozen years of center-left Liberal Party rule, the Conservative Party emerged from the 2006 parliamentary elections with a plurality and established a fragile minority government. Following setbacks in several of the 2007 provincial elections, the Conservatives expanded their position in the 2008 national elections. While capturing 143 seats in Parliament, the Conservatives failed to attain a majority. The Liberals, the principal opposition party, secured only 77 seats, but subsequently formed an alliance with the social democratic New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Quebec-based Bloc Quebecois, in an attempt to displace the Conservatives with a coalition government. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the leader of the Conservative Party, suspended Parliament in December 2008 to prevent a confidence vote, which his government was likely to lose.
Since the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Canada has struggled to find a balance between ensuring the country's security and safeguarding civil liberties. A number of laws adopted soon after the 2001 attacks have been modified or struck down by the courts. In May 2008,the Supreme Court determined that the United States violated the rights of Omar Khadr, a Canadian who had been held at the Guantanamo Bay prison facility since the age of 15. The court rebuked the Canadian government for having allowed its intelligence agents to interview Khadr and share information with U.S. officials. The government has also been criticized for its policy of handing over prisoners detained in conflict in Afghanistan to Afghan authorities. Diplomats have asserted that many of those given over to Afghan officials were tortured. A parliamentary committee launched an investigation of the detainee issue in fall 2009, and opposition critics claimed that Prime Minister Harper dismissed Parliament on December 30 in part to avoid the controversy that would have surrounded the committee's findings.
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An intense debate has raged over Canada's participation in a NATO-led mission to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan. In November 2009, the government announced its intention to withdraw its forces from the military zone in 2011.
Political Rights and Civil Liberties:
Canada is an electoral democracy. The country is governed by a prime minister, a cabinet, and Parliament, which consists of an elected 308-member House of Commons and an appointed 105-member Senate. Senators may serve until age 75, and elections for the lower house have been held at least every five years. However, a law enacted in 2007 stipulated that lower-house elections would be held every four years, with early elections called only if the government lost a parliamentary no-confidence vote. The British monarch remains head of state, represented by a ceremonial governor-general who is appointed on the advice of the prime minister. As a result of government canvassing, Canada has nearly 100 percent voter registration. Prisoners have the right to vote in federal elections, as do citizens who have lived abroad for fewer than five years. However, voter turnout in the 2008 election, at 60 percent, was one of the lowest in Canadian history.
Political parties operate freely. The main parties are the Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, the Bloc Quebecois, and the NDP.
Civil liberties have been protected since 1982 by the federal Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but they are limited by the constitutional "notwithstanding" clause, which permits provincial governments to exempt themselves with respect to individual provisions in their jurisdictions. Quebec has used the clause to retain its provincial language law, which restricts the use of languages other than French on signs. The provincial governments exercise significant autonomy.
In 2004, the Supreme Court upheld legislation that places a limit on the amount lobbying groups can spend on advertisements that support or oppose political candidates, a measure designed to prevent corruption. While Canada has a reputation for vigorous prosecution of corruption involving public officials, the country has endured several high-profile scandals in recent years. Nonetheless, Canada is regarded as a society with a low level of official corruption. Canada was ranked 8 out of 180 countries surveyed in Transparency International's 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index.
The media are generally free, although they exercise self-censorship in areas such as violence on television, and there is concern that this tendency may also apply to coverage of the country's minority groups, especially Muslims. Limitations on freedom of expression range from unevenly enforced "hate laws" and restrictions on pornography to rules on reporting.Some civil libertarians have expressed concern over an amendment to the criminal code that gives judges wide latitude in determining what constitutes hate speech on the internet. However, in 2009, the country's human rights tribunal found unconstitutional an anti-hate speech law that targeted telephone and internet messages. The decision is expected to restrict the Canadian Human Rights Commission's efforts to bring cases against alleged hate speech on the internet. Advocates of freedom of expression have grown increasingly concerned over legal cases filed by the human rights commission against journalists who write critically about Muslims and Islam, as well as other minority groups.There is a high degree of media concentration. On a positive note, in December 2009, the Supreme Court issued two decisions strengthening protections for journalists by restricting the ground on which libel judgments can be brought against journalists and others.
Religious expression is free and diverse. Academic freedom is respected.
Freedom of assembly is respected, and many political and quasi-political organizations function freely. Trade unions and business associations enjoy high levels of membership and are free and well organized.
The judiciary is independent. Canada's criminal law is based on legislation enacted by Parliament; its tort and contract law is based on English common law, with the exception of Quebec, where it is based on the French civil code. While Canada's crime rate is low by regional standards, it has experienced a growing problem from the growth of criminal gangs, often involved in the illegal drug trade. Recently, civil liberties' groups have criticized the police over the use of Tasers on criminal suspects. In 2009, Amnesty International reported that 26 people have died in Canada since 2003 after being subjected to Tasers.
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6-1, 175 ... Son, Jae; daughters, Harlee and Ashlee ... Hobbies include golf ... Has diabetes and wears an insulin monitor that automatically gives him insulin when he needs it. He initially took insulin injections, but he changed to the insulin pump after his mother-in-law, Janie Ray, showed him an article on PGA golfer Scott Verplank, who uses the insulin pump. The insulin is fast-acting and provides insulin 24 hours a day, but he still checks his blood glucose level eight to 10 times a day. He was featured in Diabetes Forecast magazine ... Graduated from Amherst (Texas) High School with six people .. .Enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys ... Rodeo idol is Clay O'Brien Cooper.
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Joined PRCA: 1991
PRCA Career Earnings: $2,158,262.00
World Titles Won: 0
WNFR Qualifications: 20 (1992-2007, 2010-12, 2015)
Current Residence: Sudan, Texas
2016 world standings place: 22nd
2016 earnings: $47,632
Wrangler NFR average titles: 1 (1997)
Tour Finale titles: 1
Summer: 2005
Tour Finale qualifications: 17
Winter: 2003-06
Summer: 2000, 2002-03, 2005-06
Championship: 2003, 2005-07, 2010-12, 2015
RNCFR qualifications: 2 (1995-96)
Education: Vernon (Texas) College


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Charles Baudelaire was one of the giants of 19th-century French poetry, and he earned his position among that nation's luminaries through the poems in one slim volume, entitled Les Fleurs du Mal (Flowers of Evil). A perfectionist to the extreme, he struggled with every word of those few poems for many years before he consented to see them published. When he did, six of them were condemned by the state censors as obscene. It was surely a powerful blow to him to have such a significant part of his life's...more
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Carpets & Candids: Country Bitch's wrist bag
I can't hate on anything that's happening here...except maybe the shoes. All considered though, where she's concerned, it's a good look. What do you think of that wrist bag? I like the idea of the wrist bag. But this wrist bag looks like an overnight toiletries bag. Or one of those pouches they give away with a bundle at department stores at Christmas – buy the 100ml Clinique fragrance and the facewash and get a bonus lipstick and this velvet quilted clutch free!


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Mindfit helps you get a better everyday life, and become more aware of the positive things happening in your life right now.
Using proven methods and techniques, you will be guided to a better life – whether it's about coping with stress or training yourself to improve your self esteem and sense of achievement.
** A number of psychologists in Norway now recommend Mindfit to their patients!
Mindfit is designed so that it simulates some of the issues and techniques a psychologist would use in his or her first meeting with an individual seeking help.
Mindfit is suitable for all kinds of people in difficult situations or who are in a period of their lives where they feel stressed, need motivation or are depressed and lack energy.
It helps you become aware of your problem areas and gives you insight into what keeps you from changing. One important technique is helping you become more aware of negative thought patterns and feelings.
Mindfit's goal is to help others get a better everyday life
We want to help others – shift focus, set limits and get a greater sense of empowerment with respect to the challenges we all face in our everyday lives. An important aspect of this program is recording positive experiences. Keeping records is an important way to improve your ability to cope, so you can better handle both the positive and negative things in your life.
As a psychologist, Janne recommends that her patients keep a log of the positive events in their lives, as well as when they have successfully mastered something. It's a way for them to keep their spirits up, and see that they are on the right track. This kind of record keeping can be done in a book, but Janne has also seen that it can be easy for people to forget to write things down. Mindfit takes care of this.
You always have your mobile phone – and Mindfit takes advantage of this, by reminding users to keep track of events and positive experiences. We know from experience that change involves both ups and downs, and Mindfit offers different tools and techniques that can be helpful when challenges arise. These are techniques that are found in the psychologist's toolbox – everything from breathing exercises to finding a symbol or power animal that can help you in the face of your challenge.
Everyone has periods where they feel depressed, worried or anxious as a result of private or work-related challenges. Adversity and setbacks are a normal part of life.
Based on personal experience and user needs
The idea for Mindfit came after Hilde was searching for a tool that could help her through a tough period, by shifting her focus and helping her learn to set limits and change her thought patterns. She didn't quite find the tool she was looking for, but as she learned methods and techniques that worked for her, she discovered that simple measures can result in big changes – just by helping us become aware of how we react in challenging situations. Hilde was so inspired she decided to pursue her idea and develop this product. The app is based on her experiences and user needs.
Mindfit has also been quality assured and developed with Hilde's sister Janne Ekeberg Amundsen, who is an experienced psychologist and co-owner of the company.
The tool is inspired by well-recognized treatments such as cognitive therapy and EMDR, but also by the more general communication and therapy techniques used in psychology.
Mindfit is intended as a way to help you to help yourself.
While the app is a self-help tool, it isn't a substitute for treatment by a psychologist. The tool is meant to be a guide and a motivator, so that you can more easily follow through on the changes that you have decided to make.
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This is the place where I discuss all things Sacred and Profane. Stop by and check me out. Leave a comment (or not), as this is done for my own amusement. If you too are entertained, all the better, but that is not the motivation here. For I, am a...Writer with attitude! Comics, Sci Fi, movies, TV, Books, the Internet, Pop Culture, you name it. I talk about all of these things and more. These are the things that entertain me. I can only hope that some of them will entertain you as well.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Stan's cameos in the Marvel movies
This trailer of Stan Lee's cameos in the Marvel Comics Movies has been updated to include both Avengers and Amazing Spider-Man 2
Saturday, June 14, 2014
DC toys at Wendy's
Yep it looks like DC toys are at Wendy's.
Need to get me some!
Will the real Spider-Man please stand up (or, you know, cling to the wall...)
We just came across this video today,and wanted to share it with everyone:
How cool is this?
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Wednesday, June 04, 2014
The Simpsons Season 9 Episode 5 – The Cartridge Family
We're really not a Simpson's fan, (although we did watch the movie), so we didn't know of this particular episode until recently. The show was all about how Homer bought a gun (Description below). Apparently it was upsetting to a number of folks, including the NRA. After watching it, I honestly can't understand why, as it is very funny, and is neither pro nor anti gun, but leans in the direction that Homer is a idiot and shouldn't handle a gun. Anyway, the episode is online and can be watch in its entirety, here.
After a large soccer riot leads to break-ins into people's homes, Homer decides to buy a gun when he cannot afford a home security system. As Marge disapproves of a gun in the house, Homer takes her to an NRA meeting to show her that the household needs a gun. Marge concedes but, after an accident, pleads to Homer to get rid of the gun, which he claims to do. After Bart and Milhouse discover it again, Marge takes the kids and leaves Homer.
Sunday, June 01, 2014
Recollection #2
Here is Recollection #2, a very cool retrospective mag by Rusty Gilligan. In it there is a couple of articles I wrote (one about Rich Buckler,and a second about Rachele Aragno's debut Red Anvil Comicbook, Owlgirls).
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He hugs the kids goodbye, one by one. He kisses you last. He tells you to hang in there – he'll be home soon. And that he loves you.
You hear the garage door close as he pulls out of the driveway. You take a breath. You've done this before. You know what's in store for you. You know not every day will be terrible, but you know that some days will be tear-filled and God-awful. And you know that you'll do your best. For him. For your kids. And for yourself.
This is the life we live – those of us whose spouses travel for work.
I'm lucky in countless ways. I have three vibrant, healthy children. My husband provides a steady income. He may not always be here physically, but he is safe. We are not hungry. We love our home. We order takeout. We take vacations. And we pay our bills.
I know how fortunate I am. I would never equate my life to that of a military spouse or a single parent as their hardships are far more stressful than anything I have to endure.
But I admit that it pushes me to my breaking point when I am the sole caregiver for five weeks straight. When I'm alone to handle dinner, bath, bedtime, nightmares, homework, housework, yard work, grocery shopping, soccer practices, Cub Scouts, changing light bulbs, killing spiders, and wiping runny noses. It all falls on Mom when Dad is gone.
I don't count myself an expert on many things. But being a wife to a husband who travels often is one area where I'm more "experienced" than most of my friends. If you're in my boat, trying to stay above water, staring at the calendar and counting down the days until his return, I'd like to share a few tips I've learned (often the hard way) that might help ease the burden.
Don't feel pressured to do all the things
Sure, you still need to get the kids to school. And to the doctor. And buy groceries. But if you're feeling overwhelmed at the magnitude of your list, cut it down.
You don't have to volunteer for the pot luck at school. It's okay to bail out of a play date and stay home in your pajamas. Let the kids watch three hours of "Paw Patrol" today. You can do all the things tomorrow.
You should do some things
Busy is good – a healthy level of busy. It will pass the time faster to have events on your calendar.
Take the kids to the library. Invite friends over for pizza. Visit the zoo. Check your local parenting magazines for events, festivals, hot air balloon shows, model train exhibits. Go apple picking and visit the farmers market. Another day can be crossed off more quickly if you have plans.
Try to fill the void for your kids
I know, I know. Isn't there enough on your plate? But this is tough on them, maybe more than they let on. In our house, my husband is the fun parent while I am the disciplinarian/teeth brusher/vegetable server/bedtime enforcer.
So when he's away for a few weeks, I need to put on my fun pants. I try to step outside my comfort zone. I wrestle my boys and play baseball in the street. Yeah, my kids might know I'm faking, but I am trying.
Give yourself some grace
You can't do it all. Your kids don't want a harried mother who expects herself to be amazing 24/7. Which means they'll probably have to hear "no" or, "you'll have to wait until Dad gets home," on occasion.
In our house, Dad is the video game player. I loathe video games. I'll take on a slew of fun activities with my kids – crafts, sports, books, Legos, hikes. But Mama doesn't do video games. Sorry, boys. You'll have to play solo and tell Dad all about that awesome level in Mario Kart that you beat when he calls later.
Ask for and accept help
This one took me years. Years. My girlfriends would offer, "Let me know how I can help!" and I wouldn't know where to begin.
Please take them. All three. For several hours. Feed them whatever. Let them watch R-rated movies. I don't care. I just need some quiet.
That's what I wanted to say, anyway. But I never did. Until one day a friend demanded I bring my children to her house so I could get a break. She told me I better not come back for several hours and that she'd be feeding them dinner.
It was not easy to agree. I had to overcome tremendous guilt in admitting that I did, in fact, need help. But I'll tell you what. It was a glorious three hours. I came home, ate chips and ice cream, and watched three consecutive episodes of "Law and Order." I felt like a whole new woman.
Avoid resenting your spouse
Resentment is a sneaky little devil, isn't it? It creeps up around you and before you know it, you're shouting angry, ungrateful things at the person you love. You have to fight it. It's a marriage-killer.
But that doesn't mean you hold it all in either. You can certainly vent to your spouse about a long day or admit you are struggling. The difference is you're not blaming him. This isn't his fault. He's working, supporting your family, and probably exhausted like you.
It's also important to talk to your kids about why Dad is away so they don't feel resentful. Dad loves you. He misses you. He is sad that he's away from you. These are words your children need to hear, and respond to. Write letters, draw pictures, send gifts, call and FaceTime often.
Treat yourself
These are long days. If you manage to score a babysitter, go to a coffee shop. Order a ridiculously overpriced latte and enjoy a good book. Get a pedicure. Go to a movie by yourself or with a girlfriend. Cheat a bit and order pizza or give the kids cereal for dinner. Skip the bath.
This is hard work. You deserve a night off.
Be proud of yourself
This is most important. You and your spouse are a team. He's off kicking ass someplace while you are at home doing the same.
After a long day, when the kids are in bed and you've read the last book, said the last prayer, and sang the last song, sit down to a glass of wine and pat yourself on the back. You've got this.
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As the 1980s drew to a close I could not see much of the world from my prison cell, but I knew it was changing. There was little doubt in my mind that this would have a profound impact on my country, on the southern African region and the continent of which I am proud to be a citizen. Although this process of global change is far from complete, it is clear that all nations will have boldly to recast their nets if they are to reap any benefit from international affairs in the post-Cold War era.
The African National Congress (ANC) believes that the charting of a new foreign policy for South Africa is a key element in the creation of a peaceful and prosperous country. Apartheid corroded the very essence of life in South Africa. This is why the country's emerging political leaders are challenged to build a nation in which all people-irrespective of race, color, creed, religion or sex-can assert fully their human worth; after apartheid, our people deserve nothing less than the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
This vision cannot be realized until South Africa can again participate fully in world affairs. For four decades South Africa's international relations were dogged by the apartheid issue. By the end of the 1980s, South Africa was one of the most isolated states on earth. Recovering from this will be no easy task. Conscious of this difficulty, the ANC is involved in developing those policies which will be necessary to take South Africa into the new world order as a responsible global citizen. Additionally, it is concerned with the need to forge a truly professional diplomatic service which will serve all of South Africa's peoples and represent their rich diversity. Fortunately, foreign governments have recognized the importance of this and are generously providing training for young South Africans who wish to make careers in foreign affairs.
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Encapsulating a label's signature sound doesn't get better than straight from the label boss & co-founder.
The second in Toolroom's 'Trademark Series' lifts the lid on label boss Mark Knight's latest sample library, bringing you a wealth of samples to enhance any aspiring producer's future productions.
Grammy-nominated Mark Knight needs little introduction, proving a rare and wonderful breed of musical heavyweight with a consistent run of hits and chart-topping ventures.
With countless 'Essential New Tune' accolades by Radio 1's Pete Tong & numerous Beatport No.1's, Mark is recognised as the second highest-selling Beatport artist of all time & was recently inducted into the prestigious Radio 1's Hall of Fame earlier in the year.
Digging into Mark's latest batch of samples, you'll find a wealth of flawless loops & single hits spanning every essential track element, allowing House & Tech House producers to dip in and find that missing sound, or build an entire track from the ground up.
The Sample pack contains a staggering 391 samples including 105 processed Single Hits, countless Drums Loops, Synth and Vox Loops alongside an arsenal of EFX, Drum Fills and Snare Rolls & Risers.
Everything you'll ever need for your next production in one essential pack, ready and waiting to simply drag and drop into your DAW.
Sample pack contents:
• 391 Samples in 24bit WAV
• 23 x Atmos Loops
• 21 x Bass Loops
• 10 x Clap Loops
• 21 x Drum Fills & Snare Rolls
• 21 x Drum Loops
• 35 x EFX
• 20 x Hat Loops
• 20 x Kick Loops
• 16 x Perc Loops
• 22 x Risers
• 20 x Synth Loops
• 22 x Tops Loops
• 35 x Vox Loops
• 105 x Single Hits (20 x Claps, 23 x Hats, 20 x Kicks, 20 x Percussion, 22 x Stabs)


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If you have double doors or French doors in your home or office and are looking for retractable screen doors, think about a DIY kit. All our kits are fully complete, so there is no buying anything else. A retractable screen door kit saves you money, but does require a little extra assembly and installation. Our M36 double door screen kit comes with 18 x 16 fiberglass insect screen that provides 100% complete insect and bug protection. The M36 is a low profile design, which means that the screen's aluminum frame is very streamlined so the frame will barely be noticeable to your eyes as it will blend in with the door frame. This screen kit can be mounted on inswing and outswing doors of any make or style. The M36 kit is a double cassette kit, meaning that there are two screen cassettes along with all the accompanied parts. The double screen kit will fit doors that span from 58" to 72" W by 96" H. The aluminum frame is available in an assortment of colors in order to best match your door frame and blend seamlessly.All our door kits have our patented hydraulic clutch system that means no slamming when your screens retract close. Our M36 screen mesh material is barely visible and appears almost 'see thru' when viewing through it. It is durable and long lasting. Our cassette housing allows your screen to be retracted back when not in use to protect your screen and its frame from damage and breakdown from weather elements over time. M36 Double Door Kit includes: Screen Cassettes Spring Assembly Handles Top and Bottom Tracks Magnetic Latch Mounting Clips All Required Screws Applications: Double Doors, French Doors, Patios and Large Enclosures
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Announcement: Pro Racer Cory West Will Ride for Squid Hunter Racing in the Daytona 200
We are tremendously excited to finally announce the big news! Former MotoAmerica Supersport racer Cory West will hop on a Squid Hunter Yamaha and compete in next month's Daytona 200.
"It's great to get this opportunity to go after the Daytona 200 win with Squid Hunter Racing this year," says West. "Everything is falling into place perfectly and I'm looking forward to getting back on the high banks!"
Race Day: VIR
This past weekend, we set out for Virginia to participate in Championship Cup Series motorcycle racing. It was very challenging and the team was put to the test.
The Squid Hunter team had a busy, winning race weekend at the Championship Cup Series season opener in Daytona. This race coincided with the 77th annual Daytona 200 and Daytona Bike Week, giving us the chance to convene with teams that eat, sleep, breathe, and eat motorcycle racing.
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MTU offers a weeklong summer engineering program for high school students. The Engineering Scholars Program enrolls boys and girls from minority or economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, while Women in Engineering serves young women. Students explore careers in mechanical, environmental, electrical, chemical, civil, geological and material engineering, as well as such other disciplines as mathematics, technology, technical writing and computer science. The program features hands-on laboratory and field exercises, group projects, visits with engineering professionals, college and career planning advice, and recreational activities.
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Achieving Low Vacancy in a Slow Moving Market
We all know that it can be quite challenging achieving a small vacancy period in a slow moving market and with increased property options available to tenants it can tend to create a negative effect. I have observed that the recent market trends have led to a "tenant driven market" which gives tenants the belief that they have the power to decide what they will pay for a property.
The two main points that will help your property stand out amongst the rest are Price and Presentation!
Price – Provided that your property has been given an accurate rental appraisal for the current market, then you should be able to achieve a short vacancy period. Properties are continuing to rent provided they meet the current market comparison. Trying to over achieve a rental price will only cost you more money long term. The prime time to view and therefore rent your property is within the first 2 weeks of listing your property to rent. If the price is driven too high than you will lose the money that you are trying to achieve and therefore reverse the outcome that you were hoping to achieve.
Presentation – Presentation is imperative in a slow moving market! Prospective tenants have many choices and therefore look for obvious reasons to eliminate their options. The visual aspect from the 'street view' can be just as important as the internal presentation of a home and we want to eliminate every facet that could be used as a negative factor with regards to choosing a rental property. The little things can often be a major factor with a prospective tenant either choosing or passing the opportunity to view your property! A property that is tired in its appearance will also deter tenants in a high-vacancy market. I have included some simple suggestions that may help you achieve a more "rentable" property:
- Have a mowing contractor arranged to mow/trim your property regularly whilst vacant
- Arrange for your Property Manager or Neighbour to clean and empty the letterbox
- Has your property had an external clean recently?
- Gardens – Are they simple and tidy?
- Interior – Ensure the property is clean and fresh
- Air-Conditioning – is almost always a common feature in properties today
- Fully Fenced – Properties that are not fenced are quite difficult to rent
- Paintwork – does the property have a "tired" appearance
- Rental Price – Is your expectation too high for the current market?
I am more than happy to provide you with a Comparative Rental Appraisal on your property. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like some advice on how to improve the presentation of your property in the current market. My role and experience within the industry enables me to keep up to date with current market trends and specialize in the preparation of your home to rent! My goal is to achieve quality tenants for your property in the shortest possible time to maximise your income and minimize your loss