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Homeless paid to flyer for Republican governor
Brian BeutlerPublished: Tuesday November 7, 2006
The campaign to re-elect Republican Bob Ehrlich as governor of Maryland has enlisted homeless people from Philadelphia, PA to pass out allegedly misleading campaign materials in Prince George's County, RAW STORY has learned.
The flyers (see images below) describe three Democrats as Ehrlich-Steele Democrats.
These are Democrats that we support, said a spokesperson for the Ehrlich campaign.
But Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson contends to RAW STORY that they appropriated my likeness, and that he in fact does not support the Ehrlich candidacy. This is the kind of campaign that [Ehrlich supporter and Senate candidate Michael] Steele seems to run. They're trying to convince people to vote for him because he's an African American, Johnson said.
The flyers also contain a Democratic Sample Ballot that indicates that Ehrlich is the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor. Johnson warns that this is not a Democratic ballot and that Ehrlich is the Republican candidate.
Johnson and one of his volunteers contend that the campaign materials are being distributed by homeless people from Philadelphia who have been offered one hundred dollars, lunch and a bus ticket back to Pennsylvania.
I talked to several of these people personally, said volunteer Jim Keary. They didn't know what party Ehrlich or Steele was with. They were surprised to find out that they were Republicans, because most of them are Democrats. It's a crisis when they'd use homeless people for their political operations.
The practice continues at this hour.
It's unfortunate given their close relationship that Democrats have pressured Johnson into giving up his support for Ehrlich, said the Ehrlich campaign. When asked, however, they denied that Johnson had ever explicitly offered his endorsement.


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|Re: Isak I mean :)
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Discordia wasn't the goddess of bickering, per se. She was more of a goddess of chaos and discord if I recall (but this is more of Pavlos 's "area" than mine, I think). :D
By the way, I think Isaac is how it's spelled in the Old Testament, not Isak. *another embarassed smile* I should know since I helped teach in a religious school about ten years ago, and one of the student's name's was Isaac .
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The Bachelorette
Ali Fedotowsky Gets a Tattoo! [PHOTOS]
How did Season 6 Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky spend her New Years weekend? Well, she got a new tattoo, for one!
On December 30, 2011, Ali shared a few steps in the process. First she revealed: "In LA, my bestie @stefmunoz is w/me, & it's about to be a new year. It's time 2 get the tattoo I've been planning. Hope I don't chicken out!"
Well, she didn't... First, Ali showed proof of her bare wrist with a "Before the tat!"
And then a during:
And at last, the final result! Ali tweeted this quote: "As we go through life we experience sunshine and rain...the secret is to endure - Molly Fedotowsky (Grandma)," along with a photo of her brand new wrist tattoo, 'endure' written in dainty cursive letters (her grandmother's handwriting!).
What an inspirational way to start the new year. Congrats on making it out unscathed, Ali!
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Bond villain schemes
Bond villain schemes -- We rate the plausibility of the baddies' evil plans
Bond villain schemes
Just how over-the-top have the wicked schemes of Bond villains been? We put some to the reality test.
Least Plausible
Moonraker (1979)
Villain: Hugo Drax
Scheme: To destroy the human race with nerve gas from his space station, then repopulate Earth with astronaut hotties
Die Another Day (2002)
Villain: Colonel Moon
Scheme: To destroy the land mines in the Korean DMZ with a space mirror for the benefit of North Korea
Goldfinger (1964)
Villain: Auric Goldfinger
Scheme: To nuke Fort Knox, increasing the value of his own gold reserve
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
Villain: Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Scheme: To destroy the world economy with plague-carrying nymphets, unless granted amnesty and a title
Thunderball (1965)
Villain: Emilio Largo
Scheme: To extort 100 million pounds from Britain by threatening to detonate hijacked atom bombs
Casino Royale (2006)
Villain: Le Chiffre
Scheme: To depress the stock value of an aircraft company by destroying its new airliner
From Russia With Love (1963)
Villain: SPECTRE
Scheme: To steal a Lektor decoder and humiliate James Bond (with a secret sex movie)
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After closing his namesake label at the end of 2015, Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders was left without a proper fashion arena, wherein he could put all his creative efforts, thus making us wonder whether he was going to succeed any of his colleagues at some prestigious fashion house (in 2015 many designers stepped down from their creative positions, such as Raf Simons from Dior and Hedi Slimane from Saint Laurent). The anticipation was worth the wait, as it has been made official now that Jonathan Saunders has been appointed as chief creative officer of Diane von Furstenberg. London-based Jonathan Saunders will thus say goodbye to one of the edgiest European fashion capitals for the first time in 12 years to immediately move to New York, where DVF is currently based. 39-year-old Saunders is undeniably going to have big shoes to fill in, as his role includes overseeing the entire creative director of the iconic label.
"Jonathan's extraordinary passion for colors and prints, his effortless designs and his desire to make women feel beautiful make him the perfect creative force to lead DVF into the future. I could not have found a cooler, more intelligent designer and I cannot wait to watch him shine as our chief creative officer;' said Diane von Furstenberg, DVF's founder and chairwoman. Judging from one of the latest pictures Saunders himself uploaded on Instagram, and the excited compliments he returned to the punk-rock queen, our beloved Scottish designer must be already enjoying, if not entirely loving, his stay at the City That Never Sleeps.
"The wonderful thing about Diane is she's very aware of designers in London. Diane came to one of my very early shows years ago when I was showing in London Fashion Week. She's always been a supporter of the aesthetic of the brand that resonated with her in terms of my love of prints. I met her again at Downing Street in London, and I think we started a conversation and it went very fast;' he stated in a phone call with the WWD, revealing the decision was a quick one. Both the label and the designer apparently needed just a few weeks to make it official. "The spirit with which this brand was founded is incredibly relevant today. I am thrilled to be part of its next chapter. ['Äö√Ñ√∂'àö√묨'àÇ] Although the brand has such an incredible history, the company is not afraid of change and doing things in an unusual and interesting way,' he concluded.
Saunders, who will work alongside chief executive officer Paolo Riva, will surely add a colorful and skilled artisanal touch to the label, revitalizing and modernizing DVF. He is also mainly known for his signature feminine aesthetics that will perfectly broaden the label's usual audience, alongside DFV's punk-rock silhouettes. While Diane von Furstenberg has quite a reputation for giving women cozy and self-confident designs, Saunders has that of being a modern, terrific designer that just turns intricate ideas into real products.
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Genital Warts
Genital warts are professionally referred to as condylomata acuminata. It is a common problem that often leads to dermatological examination, especially to exclude more serious conditions.
Genital warts are caused by viral infection; the virus belongs into the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) group. HPV viruses are responsible for many lesions of skin and mucous membranes including banal warts or very serious cervical cancer. The virus is usually transmitted during a sexual intercourse including anal and oral sex. During oral sex, the virus may get into a mouth but that is not so common. The incubation period between the infection and occurrence of the genital warts lasts from weeks to months.
Genital warts appear as clusters of smaller or larger warts located in the outer genitalia – in men on the penis and scrotum, in women around the vagina on the labia. The lesion can occur in around the anus, especially when the virus has been transmitted during anal sex. The warts may sometimes grow into bulky cauliflower-like lesions that macerate and smell.
The diagnosis is usually done by a dermatologist. In unclear cases, it is possible to remove a small sample from the lesion for histological examination. This is done when we need to exclude early stages of vulvar cancer in females.
The best prevention is a responsible sexual behavior including protected sex. The risk of infection is further lowered by special vaccine against the HPV viruses. The vaccine must be administered before a person is exposed to the virus, thus ideally before the beginning of sexual life. The vaccine only protects against the most common subtypes of HPV virus.
The genital warts sometime disappear even without a treatment but they have a tendency to recur. The reason is that HPV virus stays present in the body even despite locally successful therapy. The local therapy consists either of pharmacotherapy (local administration of substance such as trichloroacetic acid orpodophylin), usage of physical methods (laser therapy, cryotherapy) or even a classical surgical intervention. Surgery is reserved for more severe cases of genital warts and the lesions are removed in local anesthesia. Immunotherapy is a quite new method that means application of special substances simulating the immune system to make it more effective against the viral particles.
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A Closer Look at UNDEFEATED x adidas Spring/Summer 2018 Sneakers
Featuring the UltraBOOST and adizero adios 3.
Unveiled as part of their collaborative lookbook, the new footwear capsule from UNDEFEATED and adidas sees the LA-based brand take on two athletic-influenced silhouettes. Arguably the standout sneaker in the pack is the joint UltraBOOST, which comes in black or white and features a prominent UNDEFEATED print as well as typical elements from the silhouette such as a Primeknit upper, BOOST midsole and Continental Rubber outsole.
The other sneaker in the pack is the adizero adios 3, with UNDEFEATED putting its own spin on the runner. The sneaker comes in mesh and synthetic suede and comes in two different colorways, with a black version and a camouflage version complete with an all-over UNDEFEATED print. The full adidas by UNDEFEATED collaboration will be available from April 14.
In other adidas news, the brand is set to unveil its new F/22 silhouette.


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About this piece of Jewelry
The color of the bright blue sky is similar to Blue Topaz. This cushion shaped Blue Topaz is set with prongs and the diamonds are bead set into the bail. The 12 mm Cushion cut Blue Topaz weighs 8.79 ct. The bail has 0.05 ct total of diamonds. Blue Topaz is commonly heat treated and irradiated to improve the color.
|Blue Topaz cushion cut 8.79 ct, 7mm Cushion shape
|Round diamonds, 0.05 ct total diamond weight
14k White Gold
A chain is not included with this pendant, but we have plenty to choose from, please ask
Kostbar International
Kostbar International travels the world to find the finest colored gemstones, and the finest colored gemstone jewelry
This would be good for…
- Birthstone Gift
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2011 has been a great year with lots of remarkable achievements but on issues of governance I must say that, 2011 has been a very disappointing year! If you asked me, 2011 has been a year of the civil society in Uganda. The civil society has continued to show their influence and strength amidst pressure and oppression from the Uganda government. Citizen took to the streets to protest high food and commodity prices – "the Walk to Work campaign", Civil society also protested against the government's directive to give away part of Mabira Forest to the Sugar Cooperation of Uganda Limited. Social and Digital Media were key tools in mobilizing.
For many Ugandans 2011 has been full of tonnes of sad moments and memories. Memories that will probably not go away in a short time. The year started off with a lot of energy as Ugandan went to polls; to vote for the president (February, 2011). There was a big wave of anticipation – wishing that this would be the time of "change". A time for Uganda to vote "right" and have a new president.
Question was, if Uganda voted for a new president, what would be next?
Anyways, this was was all wishful thinking – Museveni who has been president since 1986 won with a landslide victory (as usual).
Edward Echwalu a professional Ugandan photo journalist followed all of these events and his blog post gives you a comprehensive summary of the events with pictures. PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2011.


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How to Choose a Makeup Course
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Makeup courses can be expensive. On top of tuition fees, you have to support yourself. Not all courses are equal; some are really good, some are terrible. With some time and effort you can find the right course for you and get the best tuition for your money. After all, this is the start of your career and you want the best start possible.
Reality Check
Firstly, doing a makeup course does not make you a makeup artist, nor does it guarantee a long and happy career.
Secondly, most people who do a foundation training course will not succeed, many giving up through lack of paid work or the stamina needed to work in this industry.
Makeup is a fiercely competitive job and it all boils down to simple economics: a small number of jobs vs. humongous amounts of people doing makeup courses. Basically, there are nowhere near enough jobs to provide everyone with regular paid work.
It does vary from industry to industry, with film and TV being the hardest sector to get regular work in. The retail, beauty and service (salons and spas) industries may provide a better option for many.
Do I Really Need to Do a Course?
Ultimately this is down to you, your talent and your aptitude. Just remember: doing a course doesn't make you good or employable! Doing a course doesn't make you a makeup artist – it makes you someone who has simply done a course in makeup.
Industry people can have mixed views about doing makeup courses. There are a handful of successful makeup artists who have been totally self taught – and there are those who have completed an initial training course first. Ultimately, success comes from a combination of many, many factors for each individual and training is just one of them.
In a really competitive industry like film and television, you're probably less likely to be considered for jobs without some sort of foundation training in something relevant to the area you wish to work in (e.g. having an education in fine art for prosthetics), unless you have amazing contacts who can teach you everything. However, few makeup departments have the time to train someone up from scratch on the job.
If you feel a course is the way to go for you, then read on.
What Type of Makeup do You Want to Do?
There are various industries for a makeup artist to work in, including television, theatre, wedding and beauty, fashion, retail and the service industry.
There are also specialties within makeup, like prosthetics and body painting.
All these fields share some commonalities like health and safety, colour theory, corrective makeup, skin care and good working practices. However, the techniques used, creativity needed and other required skills do vary from area to area.
Decide what type of a makeup artist you want to be and what area you want to work in and train accordingly. Consider the makeup courses that teach the type of makeup you want to do. There are schools and courses that specialise in each area, from tv and film, to prosthetics or bridal and so on.
However, don't forget all the other skills that a competent makeup artist needs, including people skills, organisation, working to deadlines and dealing with many curve balls. Does the course help fine tune these skills too?
Types of Courses and Providers
Makeup courses are run by:
- Local authority, government or community colleges (who also usually run courses on all sorts of subjects).
- Private makeup schools. Many of these are run by makeup artists/designers.
- Online or long-distant makeup courses. If you want to do a course, we suggest that you do one that's taught in a bricks-and-mortar college. This provided hands-on experience and is taught face-to-face by tutors who can give you feedback and help when needed. Don't waste your money on a long-distance learning course – it's hard to learn all about a creative, hands-on profession this way. The exception to this is Dick Smith's SFX makeup courses – they get great reviews, are very respected, good value, tons of information from the master and lots of SFX makeup dudes have done the advance course.
Course lengths vary from a couple of months all the way up a couple of years. Shorter courses tend to be full-time and intensive; longer courses can be either full- or part-time. Again, it depends on what sector you want to work in as to how much there is to know about that industry – a bridal course doesn't need to cover as much as a film/television course.
Some schools offer qualifications from diplomas to degrees, others give you a certificate of achievement or attendance.
How much time and money you have influences what courses are available to you. Personally, we say don't get into huge debt for a course if you really don't have the money. Remember – have a reality check.
Choosing a Course
Get All The Information
Read the website, get the brochure… then ignore all the waffle and flashy photographs. Makeup schools are businesses and are designed to make money. Of course, that's what business is about and we don't begrudge people making a profit. Some just do it less honestly than others.
Look at everything they say. Consider the curriculum, the facilities, what you get for your money, what kit you get, how you're assessed and how long they've been training and so on. Get the school's prospectus. Obtain as much information as possible, simply a starting point of reference for asking questions and checking the validity of what is being promised.
What are the "satisfaction guarantees"? As in, what refund do you get if you decide the course isn't right for you? What is the complaints procedure should you not be happy?
If they are promising you a career – they are lying. No school or course can guarantee you this.
Accreditation and Legislation
Accreditation is a voluntary "standards check", where an independent ruling body or organisation checks over the course and school facilities every so many years. A report is given to the school about what is good and any areas to improve on, which are checked again at some point. If the course fails miserably during an inspection, it will have its accreditation revoked until standards are improved and rechecked.
While it's good to have an independent review of the school, accreditation doesn't mean that the makeup courses are right for you, or that the standard hasn't changed since the last audit – keep an open mind! You may even be able to request a copy of the audit to check how the last inspection went (this depends on where you are in the world and local laws about viewing such documents).
Legislation is different to accreditation. It refers to the laws that apply to the country/state/region the school is. So, you need to check if there are legal requirements relating to running a makeup school in the country/state where you wish to study. If so, check that the school has the applicable license(s) to operate as a makeup training facility.
Some legislation offers consumer protection too e.g. for students in California and Florida, there is the California Fair Refund Policies and the Florida State Fair Refund Policies.
Qualification and Certificates
General media makeup qualifications mean very little in the real world. Having the right attitude and genuine ability mean far, far more.
For those wanting to work in the beauty sector, doing a beauty therapy or cosmetology qualification is essential and in some countries it's needed to get a license to work. We're not talking about these qualifications.
Few makeup schools fail people, meaning good and not so good students are released into the makeup world after doing a course. A rare few schools do state that students will be removed from the course and reimbursed if they don't have the right aptitude or ability.
Some schools do have quite strict entrance requirements, which is great (why let someone do a course they are not going to be good at?); however, many do not. Sadly, many makeup colleges these days will pretty much enroll and pass anyone.
Don't favour a school solely because you get a fancy qualification. If your final toss up is between two schools and all other things are equal, then, sure, go for the qualification.
Whatever initial foundation training you do, you still leave a school as a trainee (in the UK) or a beginner with much to learn.
Look at the Curriculum
Everyone learns at different paces and schools tend to cram in as much as they can. Consider your ability to take in new information. Some intensive makeup courses may be too fast – you do something once, then straight on to something else. A longer, slower-paced course may be better for you.
A good foundation course should teach all the essential basic elements of makeup, with plenty of hands-on practice time and a low ratio of tutors to students.
Practice is the way to get better! Lots of practice on fellow students as well as models is good. Being practiced on helps you to understand things from a client's perspective. I'll always remember the pressure used on my eyes by one dimwit student; suffice to say I have never jabbed a client. It also gives you practice on a wide range of skin types, tones and ages. It's up to you to practice outside of school – and the more you practice, practice, practice, the better you will get.
Talk to Former Students
And talk to more than one! This is a vital step, one of the most important, in researching makeup schools. It gets to the nitty gritty. Personal reviews from past students is an invaluable way to establish a course's true value and if the promises in the prospectus were fulfilled.
Everyone will have an opinion, so the more ex-students you talk to, the more you will identify the common good points and the common bad points. Get testimonials from the horse's mouth rather than trust the testimonials on a website.
Visit the Schools
The location is largely irrelevant, safety and transport not withstanding. Of course, if the area feels unsafe, or you can't get there, then don't go to that school. What we mean is, don't be put off by a college that's in the suburbs, as compared to one in a city centre. Reputation and the quality of teaching mean a lot more.
Don't be put off by a crappy-looking building – it's what goes on inside that is important. Don't be wooed by a college that brags about its film studio location – it means nothing if the tuition is rubbish.
Go to the schools and have a good look around. Take the prospectus and question everything in it. Talk to the current students, preferably when the tutors are not earwigging! Is it cramped or spacious? Is the lighting good? Any ventilation? How many tutors to students?
Check Out the Tutors
A makeup course should be taught by makeup pros with lots of experience in that field, including recent work. Techniques and technology changes continually – you want someone who knows this. Being taught out-dated techniques is not useful to anyone.
Look tutors up on the internet, check out their credits and body of work.
Can the tutors teach? They may have experienced and be great artists, but this doesn't necessarily make them a good teacher! Speaking to ex-students will help to ascertain if the teaching methods are good and demonstrations carried out well.
Tutors come and go all the time. Ask the school who's actually teaching on the course you're looking at. Literature and websites are not always kept up-to-date.
See Through the Waffle and Ask Yourself "SO WHAT?"
- A school has an agency and industry contacts. So what. (What type of work and how much does it really get in? Will I be offered any of it? Is it paid?)
- A school has former students that have won an award. So what. (Someone has to win them, and this could be down to lots of other factors, not necessarily where they trained – which was more than likely a long time ago! Schools change!)
- A school has lots of flashy photos on their website and say that they are the best provider in the world. Big claim. So what. (Are the photos done by the students or are they professional? And schools that bad mouth other schools, well…)
- The website has a list of former students working on big films. So what. (How many former students are not working on big films? Answer: Most of them.)
- The school is owned by a makeup designer. So what. (This doesn't mean you'll be swanning off to the Caribbean as their assistant. They may not be there most of the time, or they may not be any good at teaching!)
Ask yourself: SO WHAT? So what does this actually mean for me? It seems a bit belligerent, but you must ask tough questions as, sadly, the bad schools are good at flannel. Marketing is designed to part you with your money over the competition.
Phew… This is Exhausting!
Well, there are a lot of courses out there! Just remember, it's your money, your time and your future. Make the effort, ask lots and lots of questions and don't take anything the schools say at face value without checking. There are really good courses out there, and there are really bad courses: do your research!
Found It! My Dream Course…
Once you find your dream course, then it's over to you. Work hard! Behave as a professional should. This means, turn up on time, attend everything (some schools will, rightly, kick you out for poor attendance), take notes/photos for reference, practice outside of classes, read makeup books, look at DVD tutorials… in other words "work ethic". If you can't cut it when just at school, then in the real world, which is much, much tougher, you will fail.
Then, once you've done your course, more hard work comes your way… finding work, and keeping on finding the work.
Do not underestimate how tough an industry this is!
Good luck! May the odds be ever in your favour.
Find Out More
- So, You Want to be a Makeup Artist: a light-hearted look at working in the film and television industry.


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What do you get when you cross a chef with a designer, adding a little play to spice things up? Well, here at the TED Conference this week, I've found that this particular combination results in sheer magic.
This week I arrived in Long Beach to join my colleague David Rockwell as we unveil Imagination Playground™. As you may know, Imagination Playground™ is a great new concept in play that KaBOOM! and Rockwell Group have teamed up to introduce to kids and communities nationwide. Based on the idea of loose parts, Imagination Playground™ helps children make unique connections with the world around them, by facilitating new levels of agency and creativity with each visit. What seem like innocuous blue foam blocks, turn into something extraordinary when a child begins to manipulate and imagine and create.
We've found that adults really like them, too.
For the past two days, two sets of Imagination Playground™ blocks have been displayed in the plaza just outside of the main theater. Completely without context, conference attendees – ranging from business leaders to scientists to designers to actors to musicians – stopped to investigate the strange light blue structure that lay before them.
And then they started to play.
Working together to create structures, both familiar and foreign, conference attendees really got into the concept. Check out one of the structures below.
This conference is giving me so much confidence that we are working on something beyond amazing that the world is about to discover. At least here at the TED Conference, folks are beginning to recognize the potential of this fantastic new concept, which provides kids with new opportunities and worlds to explore – at school, at home, at a park, anywhere and everywhere.
I can't wait to see David's presentation in a couple of hours, as he discusses the importance of play and how ideas like Imagination Playground™ can work to give the world what it needs. Now.


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Tarra White, a senior at William Woods University, has been named to the 2005 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."
The daughter of Mark and Karen Unger of Mexico, Mo., she was one of 13 William Woods University students selected for Who's Who, based on being an outstanding campus leader.
A campus nominating committee and editors of the annual directory chose the students based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.
By being listed in "Who's Who," White joins an elite group of students from more than 2,300 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1934.
White was involved in a number of campus activities. She was a Community Advisor and a University Ambassador, and she was a member of the Customer Service Committee and Kappa Delta Pi education honorary.
She chaired the Campus Standards Board and was internal assistant director of Up 'til Dawn, a student organization raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
She also attended the Governors Leadership on Faith and Values Forum in January 2004 and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Collegiate Leadership Seminar in June 2004.


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Your path to a healthy body, healthy mind, healthy life
Hot Yoga Life is a peaceful, contemporary yoga studio on the fourth floor of the Adelaide Meridian Hotel. It's a space for those who wish to reap the many benefits of practicing yoga in a warm and hot room.
Hot Yoga Life was founded by Riannah Roach. After experiencing the healing and strengthening affects of a regular yoga practice, Riannah wanted to share yoga with the community. After her teacher training she gathered all of her favourite things about yoga and created Hot Yoga Life.
Our instructors come from a range of backgrounds and disciplines, each is encouraged to bring his or her unique experience to the class. We welcome people from all walks of life who are interested in practicing yoga in a friendly and unpretentious environment. We encourage you to make our studio your place to practice.


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Sankalpa (Intention-Setting) Meditation
With every new year comes the making of many resolutions that always seem to fall short soon after they are made. This year, how about setting an intention instead? Sankalpa means Will and unlike a resolution, it is an intention that is made in the heart and allows us to plant a seed that we nurture all throughout the year creating stepping stones that gradually and lovingly guide us toward our goals or life purpose.
Join us for a guided journey to plant and nurture your seed of intention. In addition, you will learn a four step plan to help you continue with this practice all year!
When: Friday January 4th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30PM
Where: Gentle Strength Yoga
170 Route 25A, Rocky Point
Cost: $25 Click HERE for secure payment link
Beginners Series Principles of Six
This workshop is the perfect introduction to yoga for new practitioners, those working with injuries, or anyone looking to learn the foundational principles of yoga postures.
This three part series will cover all you need to know to start a safe, enjoyable practice or continue your existing practice more informed. In addition we will cover common misconceptions and the many benefits attained when practiced regularly.
Included in this series is The Principles of Six Format that will break down postural alignment into SIX easy to remember steps. Postural assessments and a breath oriented practice included!
When: Saturday January 5th, 12th, & 19th
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Where: Gentle Strength Yoga
170 Route 25A, Rocky Point
Cost: $135 Click HERE for secure payment link
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Journey to Love Meditation/Philosophy Series
This series covers the physiological and philosophical aspects of meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques) to enhance your meditation and physical practice, plus the deeper philosophies of sacred yogic texts that we can apply to our lives – how to manage challenging situations calmly yet also accomplish what is needed by learning to really understand the patterns that run so deep in the minds of all of us and drives our actions. These lessons will help us to respond rather than react emotionally to situations that trigger us. Yes, this is possible! This workshop series will show you how.
This workshop series will begin in January 2019. If interested, please CONTACT US for the full schedule.
COST: $475 full series – Click HERE for secure payment link
$75 per session – Click HERE for secure payment link
This series will go over the principles present in each pose so you will have the skills needed to bring yourself into alignment no matter what class you attend. Wrists hurt in downward facing dog? Lower back compression in backbends? This and so many more common issues will no longer be present in your practice.
You will learn how to heal a current injury through the practice rather than just avoiding certain postures and also how not to create new ones!. With proper alignment you will build strength and enhance your practice in a shorter time than you ever thought possible. Not only are these principles for the mat, they are principles for life!
This five part series runs between February 16th – March 10th 2019.
If interested, please CONTACT US for the full schedule.
COST: $325 full series – Click HERE for secure payment link
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NEW YORK -- The finance chief of Kinross Gold Corp. is resigning to pursue other interests.
The Toronto gold mining company said Tuesday that it has begun a search for Paul H. Barry's replacement.
Barry has agreed to remain on the job until a new chief finance officer is appointed. Barry also will help his replacement through a transition period.
Shares of Kinross Gold rose 3 cents, to $10.45 in afternoon trading.


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The fact that I've given social media a shot is irrelevant to the fact that for example. I've got 13 friends on Facebook. Half are blood family and the other are like family, we live together, but the likes, comments or social part is like way lax. Why try to be social when everyone seems to be doing their own thing.
Using it to slam one another, blast people or just share funny things with the click of a button.
Sometimes I think people just want to know what I'm doing, but would rather not socialize with me.
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How to Choose a Restaurant in Singapore
There's nothing better than having a fantastic meal at a wonderful restaurant in a beautiful place. The experience of having someone cook your meal for you, and having it served to you can be one of the best nights out. Singapore is certainly beautiful, and it has some of the best restaurants in the world. When you're faced with so many choices, how do you choose the one for you? There are always some things to consider that can influence your decision.
The location of the restaurant is usually one of the first thing that people think about when choosing a restaurant. Most people prefer to find ones that are within walking distance. If you're able to walk to the restaurant, then you won't have to drive or find a cab. Although there are always some restaurants that are worth travelling extra distance. If you're looking for a particularly romantic setting, maybe a waterside restaurant might be what you're looking for it.
If you do decide to drive to your chosen restaurant, then the parking available will be need to be considered. Some restaurants offer valet parking, or if the restaurant has no parking, you'll need to find some parking close by. You should also find out if the restaurant validates parking.
Ambiance can be a deciding factor in choosing a restaurant. The ambiance will affect your overall experience. You should find out if the restaurant plays music, and if they do, what kind of music, and how loudly. If you're trying to find a restaurant in Singapore where you can combine good food with business, consider looking for one that offers private rooms. Another good idea is to look at the people who typically frequent the restaurant or cafe, if these are the kind of people who you are comfortable with, then the restaurant could be just what you're looking for.
The decor in a restaurant should be considered. It does make up part of the ambiance, but it is a factor by itself. Research the restaurant to check if the decor suits your taste. If you prefer understated decor, you may feel uncomfortable in a restaurant with bright colors and bright lights. If you want somewhere with a more romantic feeling, you should consider somewhere with candles and flowers. If you're looking for a night out with a group of friends, you might want brighter lighting and a different kind of feeling.
The type of cuisine on offer should also be considered. If you're looking for something light for a daytime meal, then try a cafe in Singapore. For a more substantial meal, then you can choose between many different types of cuisine. Look for a menu that appeals to you. If you don't like a certain kind of food normally, then you're unlikely to want to eat in a restaurant that exclusively serves it.
Healthy Options
For some diners, one of the most important factors is that the restaurant prints the nutritional information of each item, or offers a healthier alternative. Diners are looking for healthier options when it comes to dining out, and if you want the option, check to make sure that the restaurant offers a healthy menu.
The Chef
If the restaurant offers a specific type of cuisine, then you should check where the chef comes from. If the chef is from the same country as the food, then you're more likely to experience a more authentic menu. A chef who isn't from the same country as the food is more likely to serve a stylized version of it, which can also be incredible, but if you want an authentic taste, an authentic chef is your best bet.
Wine List
For many people, the choice of wines can be a huge draw to a particular restaurant. You might be looking for a specific wine or label, so you should make sure that the restaurant offers it. You should also consider how the wine list pairs with the type of food the restaurant serves. You might want to look for a restaurant with a sommelier. A good sommelier will be able to recommend the most appropriate wine to pair with your meal.
Beverage Menu
You should check the whole beverage menu and not just the wine list. Many of the best restaurants in Singapore have craft beers, and you can try something different. Craft beers are less expensive than traditional beers, and they're fuller flavored. Some restaurants offer a wide range of craft beers, so their customers can always find something to their tastes. If you don't drink alcohol you should check the soft drink menu. Some restaurants and cafes can make non alcoholic cocktails, or offer a huge variety of minerals.
Your budget is always part of any decision making process. When you're looking for the best restaurant in Singapore, you also need to think about how much money you want to spend on your meal, and which restaurant will give you best value for money.
Some restaurants have special offers, or are associated with your hotel. You should ask the staff if any of the restaurants they recommend run any offers. Sometimes you can get a percentage discount for being a guest of the hotel.
Bad service can ruin a good meal. However, you can make things easier for your server. If the restaurant is busy, make room on your table for your server to place things. Generally speaking, you will get better service if you are polite to your servers. However, there is no excuse for genuinely bad service. Read any online reviews of the restaurant to find out what experience other people have had with the service.
Some restaurants incorporate technology into their service, with apps that allow you to make reservations, and pre order. For some this is a very important consideration.
A good restaurant will have good standards of hygiene. Many people have a drink in the restaurant first, and use the restrooms. A good sign that a restaurant or cafe has high standards of hygiene is that the hygiene in the restrooms. A high level of cleanliness here can show that there's a high level of cleanliness in every area.
Special Requests
If you're looking for a restaurant for a special event, like a venue for a birthday meal, then you want to make sure that they can handle special requests. If any of your party need to order a variation from the menu, for example a low salt version of a menu item, then you need to make sure that the restaurant is willing to accommodate it.
Dietary Requirements
Some people follow a specific diet, and if you do, you should look for a restaurant that can cater to your requirements. Some restaurants will offer special dietary menu items as part of their menus, others may offer only a special dietary menu, such as a vegetarian or vegan restaurant.
Some restaurants require that you make a reservation, others will seat walk ins. Find out if you need to make a reservation.
Restaurants that are busy are usually very good. If people aren't eating in a restaurant then there's probably a good reason for it. A sign to look for in a good restaurant is if the locals eat there. If they don't, then you probably shouldn't either.
Opening Hours
If you're looking for breakfast in Singapore, you'll need to make sure that the restaurant or cafe is actually open when you need it to be. Many places open for lunch and dinner service, but you should check that where you want to eat serves at the time you plan to visit. Some locations have 24 hour service, but others don't.
If you're visiting with a large group, or you plan to have a corporate event at a particular restaurant, you need to be sure that they can accommodate the number of your party. For corporate events this is particularly important, because you need the whole event to go smoothly.
The purpose of your visit will also factor into your decision. If you're going for a one on one lunch, then you will have different requirements than if you're looking for a venue for a birthday party in Singapore.
Word of mouth recommendations are a huge influence when we're choosing somewhere to eat. When other people say that they like a particular restaurant or cafe, then we're more likely to try it. If you're visiting Singapore, you can ask the staff in your hotel for recommendations of the best places to eat.
Online Reviews
There are so many review sites online that you can check for suggestions on where to eat. These sites can give you an idea on every aspect of a restaurant or cafe, such as the decor, ambiance, menu and service.
There may be other things that influence your decisions that haven't been mentioned here. You may have your own considerations. However you choose which restaurant you want to eat at, or whatever factors you take into consideration for selecting a cafe, Singapore has some of the best restaurants and cafes in the world.


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The distance to Mt. Kailash from Lhasa is approximately 2000 km. We need to bring our own food and camping equipment. Basic lodges and teahouses can be found but the plateau is so remote that it is impossible to travel for several days without finding food available. In private tour to Holy Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, we made necessary arrangement as per your requirement and make sure that you will have pleasant and comfortable journey to these holy land. The landscape around the mountain is rugged and dry but crossed by crystalline blue streams and other bodies of water. Near the sacred mountain is the source of the Indus, Sutlej and Bramaputra rivers and on its south side are two freshwater lakes, the easternmost of which is the highly sacred Lake Manasarovar (Mapam). With an altitude of 14,950 feet, Mansarovar is the highest body of fresh water in the world. The other lake, Rakshastal, also has legendary significance.
Mount Kailash rises to 22,028 feet (6,714 m) in one of the highest and most rugged parts of the Himalayas. Made of black rock, the symmetrical peak has a distinctive diamond-like shape with four steep facades. The south face has a vertical gash across its horizontal layers, creating the appearance of a swastika – an ancient symbol of good luck in this part of the world. The Mount Everest is a striking peak in the Himalayan Mountains of western Tibet. The source of some of the longest rivers in Asia. Kailash is a sacred mountain for four faiths: Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and followers of the indigenous Tibetan religion like Bön. Next to the mountain are two sacred lakes, the most important of which is Lake Manasarovar.
|day 1
|Arrival in Nepal
|day 2
|Explore the sightseeing in Nepal
|day 3
|Kathmandu- China (Tibet)
|day 4
|Nyalam (acclimitization)
|day 5
|Nyalam- Saga (stay in local guest house)
|day 6
|Saga- Paryang (stay in local guest house)
|day 7
|Paryang- Lake Manasarovar
|day 8
|Manasarovar Lake
|day 9
|Darchen- Tarpoche
|day 10
|Dirapuk- Zulthulpuk
|day 11
|Zuthulpuk- Darchen
|day 12
|Darchen- Paryang
|day 13
|Paryang- Saga
|day 14
|Saga- Nyalam of Zhangmu as you prefer
|day 15
Day1: Arrive to Kathmandu
You will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, where our Nepalese representative will meet you and escort you to hotel. Rest of the day you are free and overnight at hotel.
Day2: Kathmandu Explore visit Boudhanath and Swyambhunath stupas
Today, as a half day sightseeing, you can visit famous Pashupatinath and Budhaneelkanth temple or Swyambhunath and Bouddhanath Stupa, the choice is yours. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch you will have free time for final preparation for Kailash Yatra i.e. checking and demonstration of equipments which will be used during the Yatra. If you need to buy few things or hire something our staff will assist you. Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu.
History: Boudhanath was probably built in the 14th century after the Mughal invasions, various interesting legends are told regarding the reasons for its construction. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalese, as well as a popular tourist from different part of the world.
Day3: Kathmandu- China (Tibet)
Nyalam Early morning breakfast and afterwards your journey to holy Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake will begin driving through Bhaktapur, Dhulikhel and reach Friendship Bridge (i.e. Nepal-China border) by mini coach. Here you will have short walk of about 10 minutes to cross Friendship Bridge and meet your Tibetan guide and land-cruiser drivers. You will receive brief information and then drive to Zhangmu and complete immigration and custom formalities. Continue drive to Nyalam and direct transfer to your guest house. Rest of the day you are free and overnight stay.
Day4: Nyalam Acclimatization
Today is free day for acclimatization. We will be going for short trek within the town which is a preparation for Kailash Parikrama and helps to acclimatize fast. Stay in guest house.
Day5: Nyalam – Saga
Early morning breakfast and afterwards drive to Saga. We use Toyota Land cruiser for Mt. Kailash Yatra and overland tour in Tibet. First long drive over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet. Other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keeping you busy. Today you will be passing through the first highest pass Labug-La 5050m. We can see Gaurishankar, Shishapangma to Langtang Himal. Continue drive through Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and Peigutso Lake (4400m). We will cross Brahmaputra River (Yarling Tsangpo) to reach Saga (4600m). Stay in at guest house.
Day6: Saga – Paryang
After breakfast you will drive to Paryang passing through many villages and camps of yak herders. Far south you can see snow capped mountain peaks. Since most of the time the drive will be on plains, it can be considered as a comfortable drive. Early evening you will arrive to Paryang and enjoy hot tea. Stay in at guest house.
Day7: Paryang-Manasarovar Lake
Early breakfast and get ready for longest driving day. Late afternoon you can have first view of Holy Kailash Parbat and Mansarovar. Holy Kailash Parbat, Mt. Gurula-Mandala, Lake Rakshash are lying on its surrounding. The region is considered rich for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. You will spend the night at Chu Gumba.
Day8: Lake Manasarovar
Lake Manasarovar is the highest freshwater lake in the world, located at the foot of Mount Kailash in Tibet. It is the holiest lake in Asia and an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Myth and Mystery: According to Hindu tradition, Manasarovar was created by Brahma, god of creation, to provide an appropriate place for religious rituals. It is said that he had 12 sons, who were holy men and performed rituals and austerities on the dry land at the site. To give them a more suitable place to earn merit, Brahma created the beautiful Lake Manasarovar. The lake's Indian name derives from this legend: Brahma had a mind (manas) to create a lake (sarowar). For Hindus, a circumambulation of Mount Kailash and a dip in the cold waters of Lake Manasarovar removes the sins of all lifetimes, bringing salvation from reincarnation. Buddhists associate Manasarovar with Anotatta Lake, where the Buddha was mystically conceived. According to Buddhist legend, the Buddha's mother was transported here by the gods, where she bathed in the sacred waters of Manasarovar until her body was purified. She then saw a white elephant running to her from Mount Kailash, as the Buddha entered her womb.
What more to see at the Lake Manasarovar: Located at the southern base of Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar is famed for its exceptional beauty. Its color changes from a clear blue around the shores to a deep emerald green in the center; it looks positively magical in the moonlight. The lake is 55 miles (88 km) in circumference, 330 feet (90m) deep, and 120 sq mi (320 sq km) in total area. The journey around the lake is 64 miles long and usually takes four days. Many travelers opt to pitch a tent by the lake for a couple days instead, recuperating from the strenuous journey around Mount Kailash. Holy Mansarovar is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning bath and puja we will be heading for Holy Mansarovar Parikrama and continue drive towards Tarchen (Darchen). Darchen is considered as a base camp for Holy Kailash Parikrama.
Day9: Darchen – Tarboche
After breakfast drive to Tarboche, starting point of Kailash Parikrama, by land-cruiser. Tarboche is also known as outer "Asthapath". It is one of the exciting days walking along the beautiful rocky cliffs; waterfalls with some clouds in the clear blue sky make you feeling that Great God Shiva is everywhere with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be kept on appearing. For 7 km trail it takes almost 7 hrs.
Myth and Mystery: According to Hindu mythology, Shiva, the god of destruction and regeneration, resides at the summit of a legendary mountain named Kailas. Mount Kailash is regarded in many sects of Hinduism as Paradise, the ultimate destination of souls and the spirit
ual center of the world. Tibetan Buddhists believe that Kailash is the home of the Buddha Demchok (also known as Demchog or Chakrasamvara), who represents supreme bliss. They also say it was on this sacred mountain that Buddhism displaced Bön as the primary religion of Tibet
Day10: Dira
puk – Zuthulpuk
Today you will be climbing to Drolma-la (Dolma-La 18600 ft) and then descending gradually to Zuthulpuk (4760m). Yamasthal should be crossed to reach the Shiva-sthal while your steps go closer to the pass. Today is the most difficult day of the trek. Once you reach the top, just do the holiest offering and sit down for meditation to forget you. Once your steps go down, Parvatistal and Gauri Kunda are on the way. By late afternoon you
will arrive to Zuthulpuk (the cave of Miracles, the great ascetic Milerappa is supposed to have preformed miracles here).
Day11: Zuthulpuk – Darchen
In the morning you will have free time to explore the caves, temples and shrine around Milarepa cave. After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp near Manasarovar Lake.
Day12: D
rive Darchen –Paryang
Early in the morning today we again join for overland day journey, along the way you will have again some of the best panoramic views. Up on arrival at Paryang, transfer to hotel, and be refreshing and overnight.
Day13: Drive Paryang – Saga
Today is another driving day for 230 km as we head towards Saga. Take in the sights of the small dusty towns along the way and up on arrival transfer to hotel, be refresh and overnight.
Day14: D
rive Saga-Nyalam or Zhangmu
Early in the morning again loin for the day journey of 245 Km, today you will drive towards Nepal side Tibet boarder land town. Up on arrival there transfer to hotel, rest and overnight.
Today is the last day of your adventure tour to Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Our Nepal representative will meet at Friendship Bridge, help for Nepal custom formalities and drive you to Kathmandu, stay overnight in hotel. Today we end our beautiful experience of Tibet tour. We would love to send you all the best wishes for your continue happpy life journey and Tibet warm heatedly welcome you back home forever.


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Do we need to have this conversation? Really? Again? Well, alright. Here goes.
No 1.
One of, if not The stupidest rules I've ever heard is "Don't go to bed angry." What bollocky bullshit! Anyone in a long-term relationship or marriage has had the Stupid Fight that without warning spirals out of control into something ridiculous, inane and hurtful. We get emotional and each of us in our own way goes for the jugular.
Your toenails are like Eagle Talons! You fucking know you are leaving scars on my ankles EVERY night! It's deliberate, I know it!
Oh yeah? Well my mom is a better COOK than you!
Gasp! Hurt tears. Plotting of untimely death of spouse…
Here's my rule. Leave the fight. Go have a bath, hide in the office, take a walk, whatever, but Leave it. Let it lie. Sleep on it. Sleep is the great cure for nonsensical bullshit.
Note: The bed is also a great spot for passive/aggressive release. If you are still pissed off, you can steal covers, fart repeatedly and if you are in a slaughtering, mischievous mood, you may also place your obese feline friend ever so carefully across your partner's throat. All of these work well to defuse anger. I've heard.
No 2.
If I work with you but barely know you otherwise, DO NOT tell me your problems. First, I probably don't give a rat's ass beyond the level of concern that I would give to a kleenex I just blew my nose into and second, it's WORK, not free therapy. I don't need to hear how your husband is an asshole, your kids are dildos and you have a hemorrhoid the size of a goat! Find a friend, get some help but as a rule, leave your fucking co-workers alone! It's WORK! That's why they call it that. ( And if I continue to feel your hot breath on my mid-back as you sneak up behind me to spew your dullard view of life, I will start walking around with my elbows out. You are short and if I turn fast, you're gonna get it in the throat. Accidentally, of course.)
No. 3
There is absolutely no call ever to belch in public. Ever. There are no exceptions to this. Unless you are in a Burp Off, at which point you may be a semi-professional belcher and I might like to hear that. But otherwise, no. Just no. Same goes for a public crotch scratch. Don't do that. (Why is your crotch so itchy anyway??? For the love of god, you've been going at that thing non-stop for like a minute! I think you may need to see a doctor, Lady.) *moving back from the scratcher several feet.*
This rule goes well with No.3.
If you are going to offend someone, do it well and out loud. No point in being all namby-pamby. *shakes head at self, calls self a silly twat, wonders why self is referring to self as self, thinks self may have finally cracked up, possibly due to the overnight fart and cat smother fight self and husband had.*
No. 5
This may be the most important rule of all:
Never, never, ever, EVER go to an inexperienced waxer. Never, ever, ever. *wandering around with a bow-legged cant and a small bag of frozen peas on what is Formerly Known As The Black Hole, now known as %&*@!#&@%, singing 'Purple Rain' softly*
That's it for now. If you need more, let me know. I can likely save the world with this blog. Probably.
Disclaimer: All resemblance to persons living, dead or zombified, and any similarities to any circumstances that you may think you've been in are purely coincidental. Probably. Except that crotch scratching one. That was totally you. Seriously, go see a doctor. Now.


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Kids Insights Christmas Roundup
Kids Insights, the UK's most comprehensive and in-depth market intelligence resource on all things kids, tweens and teens have collated this year's insights on what kids are asking for and what they are most looking forward to this Christmas.
There is an evident gender divide when it comes to what children are most looking forward to this year with almost 7 in 10 boys reporting that they are most looking forward to 'getting new presents', whereas only 4 in 10 girls are reporting this. It has been found that girls are more likely to be looking forward to spending time with their family, with 1 in 4 citing this, in comparison to 1 in 6 boys.
When asked what Christmas presents that would buy their friends this year; makeup (including Rihanna's new 'Fenty' range), L.O.L Surprise Dolls, Hatchimals and JoJo Siwa Bows were all popular with girls, whereas LEGO, Fingerlings and books were common amongst boys.
With just 7 days to go until Christmas, Kids Insights can also reveal the Christmas presents at the top of children's lists this year.
The Nintendo Switch takes the top spot of boys aged between 4 and 12, closely followed by LEGO, bikes and the Sony Playstation. A games console is also top of the list for teenage boys this year, however it is the new Xbox One X. In addition to this, iPhones, Playstation 4 Virtual Reality, and other video games feature high on the list for teenage boys.
Kids Insights also found that money was top of the Christmas list for teenage girls, followed by makeup, clothes and laptops. Concert tickets are also popular with girls, after Kids Insights found that girls between the age of 4 and 18 are twice as likely to attend live music events than boys.
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Rico And The Correlatives
Yes, I intentionally tried to make the title sound like the name of a band.
This is actually a response to Rico at his blog and his pastoral epistles blog. Read those posts for context.
Perhaps you are seeing something that I am not, but I'm not sure the correlative και...και construction here is anything unusual or noteworthy. Different correlatives have different meanings, but this one seems to imply a slightly closer coupling between the items in the correlative than just a straight και joining them might give you. Any exegetical significance to this? Not that I can see, but who knows.
As for the further examples, as noted some are the same pattern and some are not. I would think the τε...και constructions would be the closest structural parallel, rather than the ου/μη μονον...αλλα και and other constructions, though those are at least semantically somewhat parallel.
If you want more examples of a και...και correlative construction, BDAG has a very brief entry on it. See page 495, entry 1.f.
So what does the passage mean? It means that Timothy needs to persevere in true teaching, otherwise the salvation of himself and his hearers is in jeapordy. For Paul here, for a teacher to teach error he endagers himself. In such a case the listener has no access to truth, and so they too are put in danger.


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Sandra Hall born and reared in Atlanta, Georgia. Sandra grew up in a little community called Oakland City where her grandfather was the Pastor of Whitesville Baptist Church. At age four Sandra and her sister Barbara Hall (who was five) started singing gospel while their grandmother played the piano. Their mother was on the road singing gospel. At age twelve and thirteen years old Sandra and Barbara started singing at a club in Atlanta called Club 400. They worked that club until they each graduated from high school. Sandra was dancing, singing, going to nursing school and was now a single mom. Sandra formed a group called The Exotics. They were opening acts for Otis Redding, Joe Tex, Johnny Taylor, B.B. King, Jerry Butler, the Temptations, and the O'Jays at the legendary Royal Peacock on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta. She then went solo, and she found herself in the Blues. As a solo artist she recorded two albums for Ichiban Records in the mid-90s. She self-released the album Little Red Riding Hood in 2001.
Whether belting out Blues classics, rock 'n roll or soul, her music will move and inspire you. She is the quintessential of African American female voice . SANDRA's show brims with all the elements that make a performance a great one! Her rich voice belts out music that makes your spine tingle and heartache. Her impeccable timing and keen staging gives an audience something to remember!
The French Blues Explosion is bursting at the seams with the things France is famous for love, spirit and tradition. Mister Tchang, Philippe Scemama and Pascal Delmas all come together to create this unique group that is truly keeping the spirit of traditional blues alive, but is still forward looking. They will be joined on this tour by Victor Puertas (Sp) on Keyboard and Harmonica (Hohner Artist) , his unique talent has made him one of the most in demand backing musician of his generation !
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My new default brunch! Green smoothies are great for sneaking in a lot of nutrition. Since it can be difficult to find recipes with low-histamine foods, I'm sharing my new favorite green smoothie! I created this simple recipe with easy-to-throw-in low histamine ingredients. This smoothie is creamy and sweet. Give it a try!
1 cup rainbow chard (or other green of your choice)
4-5 baby carrots
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup milk of choice (I use rice milk and avoid vanilla flavoring)
Blend all ingredients until smooth! A food processor or quality bender will spin it together effortlessly. Getting a Vitamix last year was probably the best thing to happen to my diet.
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SWCS collaborates with scientists and policymakers to produce results-oriented guidance for conservation stakeholders. We engage government and nongovernment partners in conversation through conferences, hold blue-ribbon panels, and provide recommendations to legislative committees. Issues of interest include farm bill conservation programs, climate change policy, conservation compliance, and research funding.
Our Special Projects and Policy Director tracks legislative issues to inform our membership of current political action and serves as a link to lawmakers and other national conservation organizations.
The SWCS Science and Policy Committee meets monthly to present and discuss topics of current and ongoing interest within the scientific community. The committee's work includes the creation of topic-specific task forces, publication of journal articles and white papers, and guidance for the annual conference planning committee. Past committee meeting minutes and presentations are available to the public, and all members are invited to join this active committee.
Through grant-funded conservation education and implementation efforts, SWCS promotes innovative practices that foster the science of soil, water, and related natural resources management to achieve sustainability.
Wetlands Nutrient Reduction
SWCS, in partnership with Agribusiness Association of Iowa and Iowa State University, was awarded a three-year grant (2015-2018) to provide greater understanding of benefits and barriers of edge-of-field conservation wetland practices and promote in-field nutrient management practices under the Iowa Water Quality Initiative (WQI).
Passive designed wetland systems serve as the primary project practice for nutrient management. Wetlands effectively remove 40% to 90% of nitrate before it reaches surface waters, and the systems are small footprint (2% to 5% area of the drainage area), remain private property during the easement period, serve as wildlife habitat, and can provide recreation opportunities for landowners.
A wetland site has been selected, and the implementation process is underway. Upon completion, monitoring of practice performance will be important to further support broader practice implementation. A project goal is to provide a foundation to address water quality and soil health concerns across the state and the upper Mississippi River basin.
Watershed Training Academy
Many watershed projects, in Iowa and other regions, are managed by people who have extensive technical skills but who often need support in organizing complex partnership efforts with measureable objectives. The involvement of individuals with these organizational and communication skills is critical to program success, yet there has been little attention to ensuring that organizational capacity is equivalent to the scale of water quality problems or investments made to address them.
In partnership with Iowa State University and Resolve Inc., SWCS developed the Watershed Training Academy program to provide training and support to watershed project leaders and managers. Through Academy meetings, managers are provided skills and materials to improve communication and outreach, and are exposed to the latest water quality conservation practices and educational resources. The Watershed Academy project is funded through an Iowa Natural Resource Conservation Service grant.
Resources from the 2016 and 2017 Watershed Academy meetings are available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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In recent years, new, nontraditional conservation practices to address soil health and water quality protection goals have been added to conservation programs. Farmers are less familiar with these practices, and tools are needed for agency and conservation district staff to better explain their purpose, function, and implementation.
SWCS is partnering with Conservation Districts of Iowa to develop a complete set of multimedia tools that can be used in conservation district programs to introduce farmers to four soil health and water quality protection practices and systems:
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text: Khandua Saree, a popular variety of Single ikat silk Sarees, which is manufactured in Nuapatna in Cuttack district, has rightly been called the Pride of Odisha. The origin of this Saree, which is dedicated to Lord Jagannath of Puri Dham, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage, dates back to 12th century. Khandua Saree is a classic example of hand weaving, in which traditional wooden looms are used to weave these exquisite and artistic pieces, out of pure silk yarn.Khandua Saree is widely acclaimed for its "Ikat" or "Bandha", an artistic design having its roots in the culture of Odisha. The Saree is available in colors like red, maroon, and yellow and cream and has beautiful borders and anchals. Anchal is the most elegant part of the Saree.Khandua Saree designs include varieties of flowers, elephants and geometrical forms. Another excellent feature of Khandua Saree is its light weight; barely 300 g. Khandua Saree has become a symbol of the unique blend of tradition and modernity, which makes it perfect for the modern age.


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For six years, 32 year old Xolani Luvunu, slept under a bridge in Sunnyside, Tshwane.
While staying on the streets, Luvunu was a drug addict, a bone marrow cancer sufferer and an amputee with only one leg.
A hero without a cape, Hein Venter, found and rescued Luvunu from the streets of Tshwane and even gave him a prosthetic leg. After tremendous help, patience, and care from Venter, Luvunu began a new, drug and cancer free life.
Today Luvunu is a proud marathon runner, completing 42 km on his crutches in the Wally Hayward Marathon.
I have real respect for this man. He has bone marrow cancer and is running @TheWallyHayward marathon. WATCH pic.twitter.com/bPE84rcIGX— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 1, 2017
WATCH: Xolani Luvunu tell his story of triumphant.
Luvunu is now active member of his church, doing motivational talks and has set his sights on the 2018 Comrades Marathon.
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This week's Happy List is a day late as I was busy travelling back home yesterday and didn't have time to post. Apologies for this weeks photo's, they're all mainly of food! I haven't really done much so I could only really get photo's of food.
Saturday 31st March 2012
Watched final (and my favourite) Harry Potter film / A squirrel came right up to me, so cute!
Also... Josh bought me some strawberries so I tried them with choccy philly it's really nice
Sunday 1st April 2012
Bought three new dresses from Primark I love them (you can see them in more detail on my tumblr) / Had a caramel frappuccino
Monday 2nd April 2012
Josh was bad and came home with Happy Meals for us
Also... finished reading a novel for uni and it was quite a good book in the end, it was Wise Children by Angela Carter. I've reviewed it here on a new blog written by me and Josh for a uni project.
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Strawberries and cream
Also... Finally set up a blog for a uni project me and Josh are doing so I'd really like it if you could take a look at it here
Wednesday 4th April 2012
Tuna melt panini with a few chips stolen from Josh / Weather was terrible so me and Josh stayed in and played Monopoly!
Thursday 5th April 2012
Me and Josh swapped easter presents as we're off home on Saturday and didn't want to trail it back, how cute is the baby Basil I got Josh? / Went to Costa the hot chocolate was mine and the muffin is Josh's
Friday 6th April 2012
Also... Wrote an article about Samantha Brick on mine and Josh's uni project blog. You can read it here


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With everyone competing on customer experience, one would expect customer satisfaction to be soaring. However, customer experience (CX) plateaued or declined for most companies in 2017 according to Forrester's 2017 CX Index™ . Even worse, 30% of companies will see their growth potential decline due to poor CX according to Forrester's 2018 Predictions. Why? Customers today are highly empowered and digitally savvy, with ever-increasing expectations which make them unforgiving when they receive poor customer service.
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Het Ghost Factory Racing Team verwelkomt twee nieuwe talenten voor het komende seizoen. Malene Degn (L) uit Denemarken en de winnares van de zilveren medaille tijdens het Wereldkampioenschap, Lisa Pasteiner (R) uit Oostenrijk zullen bij het team komen voor het nieuwe seizoen.
Ze zullen het internationale wedstrijdteam, dat bestaat uit de Zweedse tweevoudige wereldkampioene Alexandra Engen, de voormalige overall World Cup-winnares Lisi Osl uit Oostenrijk en Nederlands kampioene en deelneemster aan de Olympische Spelen Anne Terpstra, aanvullen.
Net als vorig jaar zal het seizoen beginnen op het zonnige eiland Cyprus. Daarna zal het team aan diverse competities en World Cup-evenementen deelnemen, evenals wedstrijden in de respectievelijke thuislanden van de atleten en in de rest van Europa.
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"GHOST Factory Racing set on new beginning
Malene Degn and Lisa Pasteiner are the new additions to the team
The GHOST Factory Racing Team welcomes two new talents for the upcoming season. Malene Degn from Denmark and World Champion runner-up Lisa Pasteiner from Austria will join the GHOST Factory Racing Team for the new season. They will complement the international team roster consisting of two-time Swedish XCE World Champion Alexandra Engen, the former Overall World Cup Winner Lisi Osl from Austria and the Dutch Champion and Olympian Anne Terpstra, who will continue to represent GHOST.
Looking back, this year proved to be full of athletic ups and downs for the girls' team from Waldsassen. Anne Terpstra's XCE Silver Medal at the European Championships in Sweden most certainly belongs among the outstanding success stories. Our athletes also won National Champion jerseys in both the Netherlands and Austria. The emotional highlight of the season definitely was Anne Terpstra's Olympic qualifying process, and the way it all worked out in the end. Nevertheless, the team did not meet its own expectations and therefore has adopted new perspectives for future seasons: "The sport of Cross Country will continue to play a major role for our planning purposes and the GHOST Factory Racing Team will continue to represent our company in that space. We at GHOST have given this a lot of thought during the season and ran through various scenarios for the future. The team is based on the same concept and the same values we at GHOST stand for. We are known for our excellent team spirit and great atmosphere among us. These are the values we want to carry forward and transfer. We promoted young talents to give them a goal and perspective and we developed together in order to achieve success. Now, we want to venture into a new beginning with young talents and guide them, step by step, to the world elite and replicate our past success", says Joost van Schaik, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager with GHOST.
Malene Degn, one of the biggest young talents internationally, will join the more experienced athletes and round out the World Cup division of the team. The girl from Denmark was able to celebrate many major achievements in the past already, among them the European Champion title and several Junior World Cup victories. In her first two U23 years, she finished in the TOP5 in both World Championships, thus proving her talent on a continuous basis. After several years of being responsible for organizing everything on her own and the added stress of graduating from school, the likable athlete was enthusiastic about her new working environment and her team mates from the very beginning: "The first experience I had with an athlete from this team was years ago: I was a junior and did not know my way around the venue, and that's when Alexandra showed me where to find everything and even went with me to my doping test. That's how I met Alex, and my impression of the entire team is the same. I am really looking forward to next year and beyond. I can learn a lot from their experience and with the entire team supporting me, I am confident that I can move up to another level athletically. For the first time, I don't have to take care of everything myself. The equipment is outstanding in every way and I have an extremely positive feeling." It was obvious that the team felt the same way and during the first team meeting in Waldsassen, Tom Wickles shared his enthusiasm: " Up to this point, Malene organized and took care of a lot on her own, you can tell immediately. She knows exactly what she needs and is extremely appreciative that this load has been taken off her shoulders. We are positive that this will have a beneficial effect on her athletic performance and that she has a tremendous international career ahead of her. Malene already dreams of Tokyo today and we want to help her to make this dream come true."
The other addition to the team is Lisa Pasteiner, Junior World Champion runner-up. The ambitious girl from Lower Austria just finished up the most successful season of her career. The runner-up World Champion title shows her potential and gained a lot of international interest. She also already won one UCI Junior Series competition and regularly claimed podium space in other races. But it was not only her current successful performances that secured her a spot on the team: "We are convinced that with Lisa, we committed an athlete with great potential for the future. We met last year during the World Championship weekend, and Lisa instantly wowed us. It was not only the current shortterm athletic success, but more importantly, the potential we can see in her. Her incredibly positive and likable manner did the rest. In the upcoming season, Lisa will have the opportunity to slowly get accustomed to the team, without pressure and without the stress of traveling that comes with a World Cup schedule, but with great support from Austria as well. She will have the opportunity to slowly develop further and will know what to expect in her first U23 year", says team manager Tom Wickles. Lisa was obviously impressed during her first visit of the company's site: "I have to admit, I was definitely a little nervous to meet the other girls as my teammates. But in the end, it was really easy and I felt at home immediately. GHOST had already started to support me since about mid-season on, and now I was able to take the next step into the GHOST Factory Racing Team, which is really insane. It will be awesome to travel with the other girls, even though I won't be able to do it every weekend yet next year, but I am thrilled to be given this chance!"
Just as last year, the season will kick off on the sunny island of Cyprus. Afterwards, the team will compete in several competitions and World Cup events, as well as numerous races in their respective home countries and the rest of Europe."


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April Showers Bring May Flowers
By: Reverend Tamla Groce, Licensed Minister, Writer & Motivational Speaker
This saying dates back hundreds of years and speaks to the wind and rain that occurs in March and April that yield the beautiful flowers of Spring. This can also apply to the seasons in our marriage. For many, this can be a rough season. The glow of the holidays has faded and the bills are due. Further, tax season has come and gone with the potential stress it entails. These rough realities of life in general and our marriages specifically cannot be avoided. Whether it is overspending at Christmas, taxes or other financial woes, financial issues have been brought to the forefront drenching us in the April showers of despair instead of hope. Yet there is hope.
Finances can become a huge bone of contention in a marriage but there are ways to fight against it. Aside from winning the lottery or some other fairytale like financial windfall, you can do something much more enduring to change your April showers to May flowers. Fortunes can be fleeting but when you change your state of mind you will find that your mood will not be controlled by your financial state. So how does one go about changing one's state of mind? I am glad you asked.
Over fifteen years ago, Oprah started a conversation about "Gratitude" journals. The idea was focus on what you have versus what you do not have. So one was encouraged to write down five things each day for which they were grateful. I have friends who still do this. Typically the items are specific to that person. While this is a great idea that many have successfully incorporated in their lives, for those who are married this can be taken a step further.
I would challenge married couples to start a "Love" journal. In this journal, each day you would record something you love about your spouse. Additionally, you would share this with your spouse each day. You might send a text to your spouse that starts, "I love when you . . ." or as you are getting the children ready for bed you might stop your spouse and look them in the eye and tell them your love statement for the day. Ideally, you and your spouse would agree to do this so that when a love statement was given the spouse receiving would reciprocate.
This may seem really simple and it is but you would be surprised at how well simple works sometimes. The bible tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. One reason is that it is difficult to hate someone for whom you are praying. In the case of a spouse, as you are focusing on the things you love about them it becomes difficult to focus on what your spouse is doing wrong. Despite your finances you begin to focus on what you love about that person. This will help as you work on solutions together to overcome financial difficulties. So we have had the April showers, now it's time to start your "Love" journal and bring on the May flowers!
As you are focusing on the things you love about them it becomes difficult to focus on what your spouse is doing wrong.
Tamla Wilson Groce is a licensed minister, wife late in life, mother against all odds, writer, inspirational speaker, friend and faith walker. Formerly an inspirational video blogger with AlrightTV, Tracey Edmonds YouTube television station, Rev. Tamla offers a weekly blog via her website www.tamlawilsongroce.com. The mother of two miracle babies, Rev. Tamla has been instrumental in the development of a fertility ministry at Wheeler Avenue Baptist church called "The Waiting Room." Currently finishing up her Masters of Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary this summer, she is excited to see where God will use her next. In the meantime, she can also be followed on Twitter @RevTamla.
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The Motion Analysis Center (MAC) at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia is one of the most impressive rooms in the hospital. Using our state-of-the-art motion capture camera system, we are able to track the movements of the children we see as they walk, reach, bend and twist. Using our technology, we help physicians and therapists determine if a child will benefit from surgery, rehabilitation and/or orthotic braces. The MAC provides services for a wide range of patients with diagnoses that include, but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus, scoliosis, spinal cord injury, arthrogryposis, clubfoot, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida.
Using our 12 Vicon infrared cameras mounted throughout the laboratory, a child's movements are tracked and displayed virtually. To do this, specially designed reflective markers are placed on the child. Using the superficial markers, the cameras can track the child's motion anywhere in the room. This information is then translated to the 3D virtual world and can display the children as robots, cowboys, skeletons or other characters on the screen while their movement is being tracked by the cameras. This process is not painful, and is often fun.
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Our lab is made up of a multidisciplinary team that includes orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, bioengineers, orthotists and prosthetists, all of whom meet on a weekly basis to discuss each patient on a case-by-case basis. By using this team approach, we are able to determine the best plan of care going forward for the child, based on the motion analysis evaluation.
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