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THE family of a taxi driver killed in an horrific smash has paid tribute to their kind and generous dad.
Father of six Tony Duffey died following a head on collision with the vehicle of fellow Central Cabs driver Ray Meadows on Saturday morning in Southport.
Today Mr Duffey's distraught wife Beverley said: "He was my soulmate - one of the best.
"I dreamed of spending the rest of my life with him."
Tony's daughter Maria, 19, spoke on behalf of her brother Anthony, 15, and sisters Natasha, 13, Lana, 10, Ellie, seven, and Crystal, aged six.
She said: "My dad was the best, he was brilliant. He always looked after us and made time for us. He was never too busy, even though he was a workaholic. He loved helping with my brother's football team and he just quit smoking for his family."
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which happened at 3.40am on Lulworth Road near the junction with Gloucester Road.
Mr Duffey, of Roe Lane, Southport and Mr Meadows, 53, of Eastbank Street, were trapped in their cars while emergency sercices battled for an hour in wild weather to free them.
Mr Meadows had serious injuries and is now in a "stable" condition.
Alan Campbell, of Central Cabs, paid tribute to the man he describes as "the best friend I ever had - almost like a brother."
He said: "Tony Duffey wasn't just one of our drivers, he was my best friend for almost 20 years.
"He had just returned from a family holiday in Miami followed by a break with his wife in Cyprus and Friday was his first shift back at work.
"He was only 41, a non-drinker with six lovely children who he just lived for." Anyone who remembers seeing Mr Duffey's Vauxhall Vectra and the Vauxhall Midi MPV driven by Ray Meadows, at around 3.45am on Saturday, February 23, is urged to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 5730 or use the free and confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 0800-555111.


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Candidates with little experience and those who are just completing an apprenticeship program may wish to use a functional resume format, which focuses on skills.
The plumbers resume example below is written using a chronological resume format due to the extensive experience of the applicant.
A combination resume format would also be appropriate in either situation.
Note the applicant begins with a strong objective statement in the sample plumbers resume above, specifying the region in which he prefers to work.
He also includes a series of qualifications at the top of his resume to provide him with a competitive edge.
Resume Sample For Plumbers
Henry Edwards
3807 Winding Way
Pittsburgh, PA 55555
Plumber with an established plumbing or construction company on the East Coast.
- Over 12 years of professional experience in plumbing.
- During apprenticeship, completed courses on drafting, blueprint reading, safety and local plumbing codes and regulations.
- Developed reputation for quality work and received numerous referrals.
Smith Plumbing, Pittsburgh, PA
Plumber – May 1999 to Present
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems.
- Studied building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
- Inspected structure for obstructions to be avoided.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut and threaded pipes, bent pipe to required angle and joined pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air and read pressure gauges to determine whether systems were leaking.
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers and water softeners.
- Ordered supplies and maintained detailed job records.
- Coordinated with accountant regarding ledgers, payroll and taxes.
- Trained apprentices and supervised an office worker.
Whitman Plumbing, Trenton, NJ
Plumbers Apprentice – 1993 to 1999
- Learned to use tools of the trade, such as pipe cutters, cutting torches and pipe-threading and pipe-bending machines.
- Helped assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures.
- Studied building plans and working drawings.
- As the apprenticeship progressed, independently performed all functions of a certified and licensed plumber.
Apprenticeship Program, Trenton, NJ
- Certificate of Completion
This 5-year program is administered by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe fitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
Thomas Jefferson High School, Trenton, NJ
- High School Diploma
- Licensed as a plumber by the State of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.
Plumbers Resume Tips
Keep in mind it is always a good idea to include licensure information when applying for any type of position in the construction industry.
In this case the applicant has specified that he holds a license for two states.

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Old Japanese Hakata oiran clay doll Taisho-Showa period (Dealer: misakadou) – Fascinating and elegant colored Hakata clay doll called Hakata ningyo, with novel 'oiran' (courtesan) dress designed checkerboard pattern and fire pattern. Rare type for such taste and presence. Damage at head part as seen. approx. H 27 cm (10.62in), W 14 cm (5.51in), D 16 cm (6.29in)
Sold, Thank you.
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On 3rd November 2012, St Audries Park was the setting for the fabulous wedding of Carrie and Erik. The weather was great compared to some of the days we had through the summer, maybe a little cold but at least it was dry with lovely autumn light.
Here Carrie tells their story-
We met at a wedding in France in September 2011. As soon as Erik's friends met me they knew we were perfect for each other, we had no idea until after we got together that they felt this way. As we were busy looking after the Bride and Groom that day, we didn't get chance to talk, but the following day Erik arrived with the most amazing roses and a request for a date which I accepted.
We commuted to and from Paris and Bristol for 5 months before Erik moved to Bristol in March 2012. He proposed in the May on a surprise weekend away in Cornwall. I was in the process of telling him the story of limpets when he went down on one knee! This was just 8 months after we met and as you know we were married 6 months after that!
We loved our wedding and don't know what would we have done without Claire, our Front of House Manager. We both agree our favourite part of the day was the actual ceremony. We laughed and cried our way through it all as you can see in the pictures. It just felt so personal and intimate even with over 100 people there. The Orangery was beautiful.
The special touches like our respective country flags flying high above St Audries Park and the male voice choir singing inside was amazing. Many people have commented that it was one of the best weddings they have ever been too which is a huge compliment to everyone involved.
We honeymooned in Peru- hiking and camping in the mountains. Then onto the private island of Mustique (the luxury part of the holiday) which was amazing, though Kate and William just missed our visit!
Thank you again St Audries Park for a wonderful wedding day!


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from Fairway Market
To marinate the chicken:
3 lbs chicken cutlets
1/4 cup corn oil
1 oz fresh ginger
1 TBPS sesame oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
Satay sauce:
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili paste, such as sambal
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup hot water
1/8 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, red chili paste, brown sugar, cilantro, and lime juice in a food processor or blender. With the motor running, drizzle in the hot water to thin out the sauce. You may not need all of it. Pour the sauce into a serving bowl and top with the chopped peanuts.
Noodles and garnish:
1/2 lb rice noodles
2 TBPS soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 hot house cucumbers, cut into fourths and sliced
1 red onion, sliced thinly
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1. Cut the chicken intro strips
2. Mix all ingredients for the marinade
3. Put chicken onto skewers
4. Grill the skewers on a grill pan
5. Assemble the satay sauce by mixing all the ingredients and using hot water to
thin as necessary.
6. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, usually 1-2 minutes in
boiling water
7. Mix noodles with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped scallion.
8. Top with 4 skewers, cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.
9. Serve with satay sauce.


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Engelhardt: Climate Change as History's Deal-Breaker
This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here.
Where Is Everybody?
Why It's So Tough to Get Your Head Around Climate Change
Two Sundays ago, I traveled to the nation's capital to attend what was billed as "the largest climate rally in history" and I haven't been able to get the experience — or a question that haunted me — out of my mind. Where was everybody?
First, though, the obvious weather irony: climate change didn't exactly come out in support of that rally. In the midst of the warmest years and some of the warmest winters on record, the demonstration, which focused on stopping the Keystone XL Pipeline — it will bring tar-sands oil, some of the "dirtiest," carbon-richest energy available from Alberta, Canada, to the U.S. Gulf Coast — was the coldest I've ever attended. I thought I'd lose a few fingers and toes while listening to the hour-plus of speakers, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island, who were theoretically warming the crowd up for its march around the (other) White House.
And I also experienced a moment of deep disappointment. When I arrived early at the spot in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall where we were to assemble, my heart sank. It looked like only a few thousand protestors were gathering for what had been billed as a monster event. I had taken it for granted that I would be adding one small, aging body (and voice) to a vast crowd at a propitious moment to pressure Barack Obama to become the climate-change president he hasn't been. After all, he has a decision to make that's his alone: whether or not to allow that pipeline to be built. Nixing it would help keep a potentially significant contributor to climate change, those Albertan tar sands, in the ground. In other words, I hoped to play my tiny part in preserving a half-decent future for this planet, my children, and my new grandson.
Sixty environmental and other organizations were backing the demonstration, including the Sierra Club with its hundreds of thousands of members. Given what was potentially at stake, it never crossed my mind that the turnout wouldn't be substantial. In fact, on that frigid day, lots of demonstrators did turn up. Evidently, they knew the dirty little secret of such events: that much talk would precede a modest amount of walking and inventive slogan shouting. So they arrived — poured in actually — late, and in real numbers.
In the end, the organizers estimated attendance at somewhere in the 35,000–50,000 range. Media reports varied between the usual "thousands," generically used to describe (or, if you're in a conspiratorial frame of mind, minimize) any demonstration, and tens of thousands. I have no way of estimating myself, but certainly the crowd was, in the end, sizeable, as well as young, enthusiastic, and loud. It made itself heard passing the White House. Not that President Obama was there to hear anything. He was then on a golf course in the Florida warmth teeing up with "a pair of Texans who are key oil, gas, and pipeline players." That seemed to catch another kind of climate-change reality of our moment and strongly hinted at the strength of the forces any such movement is up against. In the meantime, Keystone builder TransCanada was ominously completing the already green-lighted first half of the Texas-Oklahoma leg of its prospective future pipeline.
In the end, I felt genuine satisfaction at having been there, but given what was at stake, given Frankenstorm Sandy, the devastating Midwestern drought and record southwestern fires of 2012, the Snowmageddon winter storm that had recently dropped 40 inches of the white stuff on Hamden, Connecticut, the blistering spring and summer of 2012, the fast-melting Arctic sea ice, and the fact that last year broke all heat records for the continental United States, given the build-up of billion-dollar weather disasters in recent years, and the growing emphasis on "extreme weather" events on the national TV news, shouldn't hundreds of thousands have been there? After all, I've been in antiwar demonstrations in which at least that many marched and in 1982, I found myself in my hometown in a crowd of a million demonstrating against the possibility of a world-ending nuclear war. Is climate change a less important issue?


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LCL nominated for Best Cocktail Book of the Year by Tales of the Cocktail
Hi folks -
We've just received word that Left Coast Libations has been nominated for Best Cocktail Book of the Year by Tales of the Cocktail. This is big news for us! Tales is probably the highest visibility spirits and cocktail industry event in the US…maybe on the planet. Thanks to all of you who sent in nominations a few months back when we asked!
The winner will be announced at a dinner in New Orleans in mid-July. Nothing is assured and competition is very stiff (including a book by perennial favorite author David Wondrich—we are in good company if nothing else).
Should LCL take home the big fish (actually I think it's a glass plaque thingie), it will definitely be cause for celebration. Should we lose, we'll be expecting you all to buy us condolence shots.
Keep those fingers crossed!
P.S. Here's a copy of the announcement…
New Orleans, LA – June 1, 2011 — Nominees have been chosen by a group of esteemed members of the cocktail industry for the prestigious Spirited Awards™. The Ceremony will be held in New Orleans on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, as part of the international festival, Tales of the Cocktail® have been chosen.
This year, the judging committees left it was time to add three new categories, Best High Volume Cocktail Bar to be awarded to the top bar that consistently delivers top quality cocktails at bars with 100 seats or more. This award celebrates those bars that deliver cocktail culture to the masses efficiently. Cocktails, lists, bartending, and service are all considered, as well as, Best Restaurant Bar to be awarded to the top restaurant bar that is dedicated to creating a great cocktail experience for their dining guests. Considerations will go to the approach they have to Aperitif and Digestive drinks, how well they work with the kitchen to pair cocktails with food, as well as general bartending and mixing excellence. And finally, the award for Best Cocktail Writing has been divided into two subcategories, Non-Book Publication and Author. The Non-Book category celebrates publications as a whole for their excellence in overall writing. The Author category awards individual writers for their contributions to furthering information, knowledge and interest in cocktail culture.
Through its annual Spirited Awards™, Tales of the Cocktail® provides recognition to those individuals and establishments that have shown an outstanding talent for advancing the craft of the cocktail. To embody the ideals with which Tales of the Cocktail® was originally founded, these awards will recognize both national and international honorees who will receive exclusive Riedel Crystal awards.
Pernod Ricard USA is proud to be the sponsor of this year's 5th Annual Spirited Awards™ for the company's fourth year in a row- recognizing industry leaders and innovators. For the past 8 years, Tales of the Cocktail® has brought together an incredible group of suppliers, bartenders, writers and the most authoritative experts in the industry- all acting as partners in the celebration and appreciation of cocktail culture. In presenting the Spirited Awards™ and as the industry leader in bartender education, Pernod Ricard USA applauds each participant and nominee. Also, as part of the evening's celebration, Beverage Media Group, Inc. will recognize 10 Up & Coming Mixologists, selected from participants of the Tales of the Cocktail Apprentice Program.
Awards to be announced at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards™ on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in New Orleans at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Tickets can now be purchased online at www.TalesoftheCocktail.com.
Please see below for a complete list of nominee according to category.
American Bartender of the Year
Eric Alperin, Los Angeles, California
Kenta Goto, New York City, New York
Misty Kalkofen, Boston, Massachusetts
Sam Ross, New York City, New York
Joaquin Simo, New York City, New York
Best American Brand Ambassador
Colin Asare-Appiah, U'luvka Vodka
Jacques Bezuidenhout, Partida Tequila
Jamie Gordon, Absolut Vodka
Jim Ryan, Hendrick's Gin
Best American Cocktail Bar
Clover Club, New York City, New York
Drink, Boston, Massachusetts
Employees Only, New York City, New York
The Varnish, Los Angeles, California
Best Bar Mentor
Wayne Collins, London, England
Steve Olson, New York City, New York
Audrey Saunders, New York City, New York
Dushan Zaric, New York City, New York
Best High Volume Cocktail Bar
Eastern Standard, Boston, Massachusetts
Flatiron Lounge, New York City, New York
Florida Room, Miami, Florida
Rickhouse, San Francisco, California
Best Cocktail Writing – Non Book
Imbibe USA
Tasting Panel Magazine
Best Cocktail Writing – Author
Toby Cecchini, New York City, New York
Camper English, San Francisco, Francisco
Darcy O'Neil, London, Ontario
Naren Young, New York City, New York
Best International Brand Ambassador
Ian Burrell
Claire Smith, Belvedere Vodka
Dan Warner, Beefeater Gin
Angus Winchester, Tanqueray Gin
Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book
Fix the Pumps by Darcy O'Neill
Left Coast Libations by Ted Munat & Michael Lazar*
Punch by David Wondrich
Speakeasy by Dushan Zaric and Jay Kosmas
Best New Product
Bank's Rum
Cocchi Americano**
Smith & Cross Rum
Tequila Calle 23
Best Restaurant Bar
The Drawing Room, Chicago, Illinois
Eleven Madison Park, New York City, New York
Hawksmoor Seven Dials, London, England
Hix, London, England
International Bartender of the Year
Erik Lorincz, London, England
Dre Masso, London, England
Sam Ross, New York City, New York
Dushan Zaric, New York City, New York
World's Best Cocktail Bar
69 Colebrooke Row, London, England
Dry Martini, Barcelona, Spain
Employees Only, New York City, New York
High Five, Tokyo, Japan
World's Best Cocktail Menu
Artesian at The Langham, London, England
Eau de Vie, Sydney, Australia
Mayahuel, New York City, New York
Sanctuaria, St. Louis, Missouri
World's Best Drinks Selection
Artesian at The Langham, London, England
Cure, New Orleans, Louisiana
Eau de Vie, Sydney, Australia
Employees Only, New York City, New York
World's Best Hotel Bar
Artesian at The Langham, London, England
Clive's Classic Lounge at Chateau Victoria Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia
Clyde Common at The Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon
The Savoy, London, England
World's Best New Cocktail Bar
1534, New York City, New York
Dram, New York City, New York
Eau de Vie, Sydney, Australia
Painkiller, New York City, New York
*Left Coast Libations is the hard back version


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A safe, versatile biodegradable heavy duty automotive cleaner with natural bacteria that produce cleaning enzymes.
Suitable for use in cleaning and decontamination of rims, engines, parts, suspension and paintwork. Removes oil, grease and tar.
How to use the product
Spray onto surface and allow contact time as necessary. Work with a sponge or brush. Rinse with water. Test compatibility before use.
700 ml
Packaging type
Round spray bottle, natural in colour with blue trigger


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Year: 1976
Manufacturer(s): Royal Ordnance Factory / BAe Systems Land and Armaments - UK
Production: 1,323
Capabilities: Fire Support/Assault/Breaching;
Manufacturer(s): Royal Ordnance Factory / BAe Systems Land and Armaments - UK
Production: 1,323
Capabilities: Fire Support/Assault/Breaching;
Crew: 6
Length: 28.87 ft (8.8 m)
Width: 5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Height: 6.99 ft (2.13 m)
Weight: 2 tons (1,858 kg); 4,096 lb
Length: 28.87 ft (8.8 m)
Width: 5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Height: 6.99 ft (2.13 m)
Weight: 2 tons (1,858 kg); 4,096 lb
Power: None. This is a towed artillery piece.
Range: 11 miles (17 km)
Operators: Australia; Botswana; Brazil; Brunei; Ireland; Kenya; Malawi; Malaysia; Morocco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Oman; Portugal; Spain; Switzerland; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Zimbabwe
In 1965, a new British Army requirement laid down the groundwork for an equally new light field artillery piece in the 105mm caliber with transport capability by truck tow, transport aircraft or transport helicopter. Design work ensued to which several prototype guns emerged and extensive evaluations were undertaken in 1968. The Army returned with some requested revisions before the weapon was finalized as the "L118" or, more formally, the "Gun, 105mm, Field, L118". The weapon was adopted in 1975 to which production followed by the Royal Ordnance Factory of ROF Nottingham. The first British artillery units received their new guns in 1976 and, within time, the weapon came to be known simply as the "Light Gun".
The L118 makes use of various 105mm projectiles which are inserted into the vertical sliding breech. The firing system is electrically actuated while the weapon relies on a hydropneumatic recoil mechanism to counter the inherently violent forces when firing the 105mm shell. At its core, the weapon is of a conventional design and layout, consisting of the main gun barrel with attached breech facility, sighting equipment and carriage unit. The carriage is of a "box trail" configuration and allows the gun to be fired with the wheels upright in the traditional sense or folded down. The gun barrel features an elevation limitation from -5 degrees to +70 degrees giving the gunnery crew an excellent tactical "reach". Traversal is a full 360 degrees due to the design of the provided carriage platform. A skilled gunnery crew can fire off between 6 and 8 rounds-per-minute and each projectile exits the barrel at approximately 2,300 feet per second with a range out to 18,800 yards. Using "base bleed", a crew can hit targets out to 22,500 yards. Sighting can be accomplished by way of an optical dial assembly while the Automatic Pointing System (APS) allows the gunnery crew to make the gun ready for firing from a towed position within 30 seconds, assisted by a touch screen interface. A gunnery crew is typically made up of six personnel though a minimum crew of four is acceptable to manage the firing function. One specialist handles the firing action proper while another operates the breech mechanism. Two persons manage the projectile and charge loading/reloading process while a further two personnel can assist as needed or guard the perimeter against potential incoming enemies.
The L118 is cleared to fire a plethora of 105mm projectiles: The L31 is the general High Explosive (HE) shell while the L45 is a standard smoke shell utilized to screen allied battlefield actions or restrict enemy vision. The L43 is a special illuminating shell that features an integrated parachute used in retarding the fall of an airborne flare for short spurts of daylight at low-light hours. The practice shell is the L41 while the L42 series is a High Explosive Squash Head (HESH) anti-fortification round. The L50 High Explosive (HE) is a newer offensive-minded projectile type while the L52 is another smoke round of red phosphorous. The L54 is another illumination shell though intended to work in conjunction with night vision equipment. The L83 is a standard drill projectile.
While the L118 series of light field guns serves the British Army, it also exists in an "Americanized" guise as the "L119A1" of the US Army. The base (original) L119 designation was reserved for a British Army version of the gun designed to fire existing stocks of the American M1 ammunition (otherwise known as UK 105mm HOW to the British Army). These were primarily utilized in training new British artillery crews until the ammunition stocks expired. The L119 was then removed from training ranks. The official US Army gun is therefore known formally as the "M119A1" and is slightly modified to suit American military requirements with production handled in US factories.
Since its inception, the L118 family of guns has been modernized in several ways that have included an integrated power supply, muzzle measuring device, and optics upgrade in 2002, lightening of the carriage in 2007 and new sights in 2010. Some changes were brought about through ongoing British Army actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. The L118 has also seen adoption into frontline service with the armies of Australia and New Zealand to which the Aussies know it as the "Hamel Gun" and produce the type under license. For the British, production of the L118 has moved from the Royal Ordnance Factory label to BAe Systems Land and Armaments, a subsidiary of defense powerhouse BAe Systems, Incorporated.
1 x 105mm gun barrel
Dependent upon ammunition carrier. Available projectiles include High-Explosive (HE), illumination, red phosphorous, smoke, anti-structure, practice and drill types.
Variants / Models
• L118 - Base Series Designation
• L119 - Different Barrel for US M1-type ammunition.
• M119A1 - US Army Designation of M119; production under license.


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easy cute valentine ideas
DIY Gifts: Make Cards to give with gifts for Christmas, Valentines Day and Birthdays! In this DIY Gifts tutorial I show 10 easy DIY cards ideas, perfect we've assembled 50 easy cupcake recipes grouped by category. Just in time for Valentine s Day, learn to make Easy Valentine Bags, perfect for kids to bring to school for Valentine s Day parties! From classroom cards to home decorations, Valentine s Day brings all kinds of crafting opportunities find cupcakes for any occasion. Luckily, you don t have to be a DIY genius to get happy happy friday!! are you ready for a great weekend? here are a couple easy craft ideas for valentine's day to help you spread the love! if you love pink, red, love and heart motifs, you'll love this little catalogue of cute sewing projects i put together to celebrate valentines day. Valentine's Day is coming soon and if you're struggling to find a gift for your special guy, then you're at the right place of course. Take a look at these Cute Valentine if you are looking for easy, doable, and quick valentine s day ideas you have come to the right place! i have chosen 19 do it yourself valentine s day decorating. FREE Valentine's Day Printables how to make valentines box and valentine holder with your kids for home or school. I love that Valentine's Day makes us take a second to evaluate the importance of the relationships around us these creative valentine box ideas include envelopes, mailbox and even a valentine. Amber I love love these we know that no holiday is complete without a selection of amazing crafts to work on! that s why we have created the valentine s day ideas: 14 heart crafts and cute. I must be a kindred spirit cause I also live pokodots and little cute packages easy snowman craft ideas spread some christmas cheer with these cute snowman crafts! if you re looking for easy christmas craft ideas, take a peek at this tutorial. Thank you for all your cute ideas 24 cute and easy diy valentine's day gift ideas. Truly love your blog!!! 25 Valentine s Day Mason Jar Ideas That Will Set Your Heart on Fire create something unique and something special for the person you love for valentine's day. Hello, cutest Mason jars ever valentine's day cards and crafts for kids welcome to dagmar's home! are you looking for easy valentine's day ideas for kids? then you've come to the right place! sharing 50 diy kids classroom valentine s day ideas to inspire your creativity. Easy Valentine's Day Ideas Get menu ideas, chocolate recipes, last-minute gift ideas, and do-it-yourself crafts here are 24 quick, easy, cheap christmas gift ideas for friends, neighbors, bus drivers, and teachers. This gallery of easy Christmas breakfast ideas for kids will add a memorable festive touch to Christmas morning simply attach one of these cute sayings or poems to the item to. Everything from snowmen pancakes to reindeer donuts! Homemade boyfriend gift ideas let s go candy free this valentine s day. Whether for Christmas, Valentines day, a birthday, or an anniversary, try one of these gift ideas to make for your boyfriend here are 10 awesome valentine card ideas the kids will love to hand out (and receive). Best cute adorable Valentine s Day ideas Roundup for kids, fun Valentine s Day food treats, easy crafts and cute photo shoot ideas cupid babies baby infants Check out our periodic table of cupcakes at Woman s Day We've assembled 50 easy cupcake recipes grouped by category


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Author: Pamela Lynne
Publisher: Vanity and Pride Press
Published: September 25, 2015
Genre: Historical Fiction, Pride and Prejudice
Source: Author
Purchase From Amazon
Summary:What if a tragic event involving a beloved sister shatters Elizabeth Bennet's confidence in her ability to accurately judge a person's character? When she leaves Longbourn for Kent, Elizabeth's heart is full of worry for those she left behind. She carries a secret that would ruin her family if exposed and she must deceive the ones closest to her to conceal the truth.
She unexpectedly encounters Mr. Darcy on her journey and his gentlemanly behavior confuses, yet comforts her. Their daily encounters in the woods surrounding Rosings soothes Elizabeth's weathered conscience and she soon falls in love. Her doubts, along with the well-placed words of another, threaten to destroy the peace she finds in Darcy's company and she wonders if she has again failed to correctly sketch his character.
When the truth behind her deception is uncovered, will Darcy shun her as Elizabeth fears, or will his actions prove that he is the very best of men?
My Thoughts:The weather is dismal outside. For the past week we've fluctuated between severe weather (flooding and storms) or just humid and miserable. So the only thing to do is read (or in my case re-read) a book about a couple of fictional characters I can't get enough of--Elizabeth and Darcy.
In Sketching Character: A Jane Austen Inspired Novel, Elizabeth is having doubts about Darcy's character. She can't quite decide if he's honorable or a jerk. Because let's face it--Darcy can be a bit of an ass at times. Not only that, she's struggling with worry over her sister Lydia. A tragic event forces Lydia to regret some of her previous behaviors. This event can also lead to the ruin of all the Bennet sisters and lose Darcy's favor once and for all.
And this is a little spoilery, but I feel that it needs to be said for potential readers who might want to read this book but are sensitive to certain subjects: The tragic event that happens to Lydia is rape.
This is Pamela's second novel about two of the most beloved characters of all time. Her first book, Dearest Friends: A Jane Austen Inspired Novel came out in 2014. I have yet to read that one, but I purchased it after finishing Sketching Characters, which came out in September of 2015. So needless to say, I really enjoyed this book. There are some darker parts to this novel, but I feel it really added to the story line in making Elizabeth's fear of losing Darcy's good opinion because of the circumstance.
There were some aspects that I didn't quite agree with either. *SPOILER ALERT* Such as Darcy letting his sister spend time with Lydia after he finds out her secret. Not so much because he was being a jerk, but rather to protect Georgiana's innocence. But regardless it's a great read. I really enjoyed finding this new-to-me austenesque author. I hope Pamela Lynne has more Austen Inspired Novels up her sleeve, but in the meantime I have her first book to devour.
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The new Bond film did record business overseas this weekend. The movie doesn't arrive to the US for another two weeks, and I'm beginning to feel the anticipation—which has been otherwise surprisingly light. Luckily, I have neither the time nor much of a connection to the internet these days, so I've not been too worried about spoilers, but still I'm becoming increasingly anxious.
In the last couple of months, I've seen a ton of traffic to the blog, despite my own (usual) inactivity this time of year. Most of it, unsurprisingly, has been to this old, long popular piece, a few thoughts about what it meant at the end of Quantum of Solace (2008), the previous Bond film, when James Bond told M (Judi Dench) she was right about Vesper—a reference that only makes sense if one's seen Casino Royale—the first Daniel Craig Bond film. Even then, I'm not sure it does make sense, though, since the exchange seemed to me to be a rare gap in Casino Royale—Vesper didn't "save" Bond. The Quantum organization spared his life because he knew the password to access the money from the high-stake poker game. Perhaps it just speaks to the limitations of M's knowledge.
Anyway, a lot of people get to the end of Quantum of Solace and don't know what to make of Bond's final, cryptic line—which is less mysterious and intriguing than it first sounds. And when they get to that moment, a lot of them then seem to end up at my blog—though I'm not sure if I really clear it up for them, because I think it's a mess to begin with (and, really, that last line is one of many reasons why Quantum of Solace is just not a very good film). Anyway, I've chalked the uptick in traffic to the notion that a lot of people have been revisiting the 2008 film lately in preparation for Skyfall, even though by all accounts there is little, if any, continuity between the two movies (Quantum's sole redemption, to me, was that it at least attempted to be a direct sequel to events in Casino Royale).
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Something I never really mentioned here before, I think, was that my essay on Casino Royale was actually published a couple of years ago in Christoph Lindner's collection from Wallflower, Revisioning 007: James Bond and Casino Royale. No surprise given the publisher, I never received a copy myself, but I did once track down one through interlibrary loan when I taught at Northwestern. Its a solid collection overall, edited by one of the good guys in the profession. My contribution wasn't as good as I remembered, though I usually tend to feel that way once something of mine is actually published. The idea, I always feel, is better than the reality. But it's not too bad, if anyone wants take the time to track down a copy—the writing style feels surprisingly rushed and bloated, a relic from my more indulgent, autobiographical days. But the content is still solid, accurately reflecting some of the narratological reasons for why I was so taken in by a movie I still feel is possibly one of the 3 greatest Bond films ever made.
Last summer, I re-watched Casino Royale for the first time in probably three years and I was amazed at how well it held up. I don't think there's a major false note in the whole thing. I really don't. It's a true action epic. Anyone who thinks it's too long doesn't really understand what's at stake—for Bond's development and for the narrative (and doesn't understand the original book to which it's oddly faithful despite being completely different). Or they are trying to fit Bond's origin story into a blockbuster formula that doesn't really work. It was just as good as I remembered, and it felt surprisingly fresh too. It's a reminder not to overdo one's favorite films. Once every several years really allows one to savor it with fresh eyes.
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Speaking of "greatest Bond films": some of the hype for Skyfall has bordered on obnoxious. While I'm glad to read that it's a major improvement on Quantum of Solace—though that's not hard to do—I don't believe a single soul who argues that it's the greatest Bond film ever, and there have been several anxious to make that careless claim. The main downside to having some of my personal favorite franchises revitalized in recent years (Bond, Star Trek) is that a lot of so-called experts who claim to know the franchises so well have come of the woodwork. But really they are just general movie buffs whose first loyalty is to the shining allure of the "New"—and the perpetual insistence that newer equals better.
"Dark Knight is the greatest superhero movie ever because . . . Christopher Nolan! Because . . . Christian Bale! Because . . . IMAX! Because . . . I don't really remember any of the other ones that well."
"Star Trek is the awesomest Trek movie ever because . . . J.J.! Because . . . BIG budgets and special effects! Because . . . everyone is so much younger and sexier than the old cast. Because . . . they cram so many non-sequitors into two hours that I don't have to think about anything! Because they take everything I didn't care for in the originals—like character development, intelligent pacing, deep philosophical themes, and basic story logic—and ditched it all for great CGI and beautiful people."
I don't hate the Nolan Batman movies or JJ's version of Star Trek so much as I loathe how historically ignorant the indiscriminate hype around them is routinely is.
I'm probably not the first to notice that the fanboys have become the new Hedda Hoppers.
Anyone who says Skyfall is the greatest Bond movie ever is not a real Bond fan, just someone who has caught a few of them on Spike TV the last few years and is easily distracted by whatever new toy comes along. I know Skyfall's not that good without even watching it. Nothing would please me more than for that to be true--for it to be the best Bond ever. But a real Bond fan who knows the franchise in and out would know how extremely unlikely that possibility is—that a true masterpiece in the franchise only comes along once every 15-20 years. And the media's uncritical obsession with so often proclaiming how great new high-profile franchise films always are makes me that much more skeptical.
And what is troubling is how the raised expectations may end up ruining the experience for me. Just writing this, I know the hype now has robbed something from me as a fan. For various reasons, I knew Quantum wasn't going to be very good before I walked into it, and so I wasn't as disappointed as I might have been. I don't need another Casino Royale. I only want to have mixed feelings about Skyfall because I don't want to be let down. That cast is hype enough.


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SCK•CEN publishes a workshop report on the role and potential of citizen science in nuclear safety governance in Japan and Europe.
In this workshop report, PISA researchers Michiel van Oudheusden (SCK•CEN) and Joke Kenens (phD student), together with Japanese social scientists, shed light on the development of citizen science initiatives after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Citizen science is a form of science developed and enacted by citizens, with citizen volunteers collecting or analyzing various kinds of data. "In this project we experienced the transformative power of citizen science. Citizen scientists do more than measure radiation - they generate new tools and devices, bridge cultures and disciplines, and connect communities to their environments", explains Michiel Van Oudheusden.
The report illustrates how the Fukushima disaster has informed the development of citizen science as a distinct field, with citizens generating their own radiation measuring tools and data - often in ways that challenge formal institutional approaches to nuclear safety governance. It invites formal institutions (members of policy and oversight bodies, nuclear safety organizations, professional scientists) to proactively engage with bottom-up citizen science by considering how citizen science concepts and approaches can strengthen science policy, safety governance,
and public engagement strategies.
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With the weather turning colder and the frosty mornings, it's time to explore ice in the warmth of the indoors. We are about to have a lot of fun as we make marks with coloured ice lollies. Explore the texture of ice as it changes from crunchy to slushy and discover hidden treasures within the ice cubes. Let the investigation begin. Who knows if we're lucky we may be able to explore some snow too!
Keeping the water feature going welcome to our underwater rock pool, where we will be able to see beneath the sea and look at the beautiful corals, shells and sea life that live there. Just like at the seaside, children will be able to collect their findings in their fishing nets and buckets. So take off your socks, roll up your trousers and get stuck in! Meanwhile, for a visit to the beach, you may need a picnic so on your way stop off at the local supermarket to pick up your goods. What will you choose and will you need one bag or two?
Over in the construction and soft play area, the younger ones will be getting busy with a range of building blocks to explore. With the help of the older ones, we will be looking to build and destruct as we balance a brick on a brick for towers galore. But what's more fun building or knocking down? We'll let you decide.
Home Learning
- Let me explore mud, rain or snow
- I need to explore lots of different things to find out what I can do with them. Let me make a mess.


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No you don't suck, you just need more practice! Be a watcher!!
And you know something. I hate it went people say they were self taught artists and think that's better than a taught artist. There really is no difference other than being under someone and watching them do what they do. Michelangelo was a taught artist, Di Vinci was a taught artist.
People who use tutorials to imporve themselves...they're being taught a small portion. And honestly I think it's better to be taught. We don't do that anymore. But I think it might do a lot of good. Yeah sorry for the rant =P


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Doing Things Differently.
So I took a chunk out of my finger slicing vegetables. Specifically the ring finger on my dominant right hand. Happens to tons of people every day and it will be fine. But here is the thing, it hurts and I have to wear a large bandage to keep it covered. And it is a pain. I have to do things like put in my contacts and brush my hair differently. Doing dishes requires a bit more maneuvering and putting something in my pocket is out of the question. I can still do everything I need to do and it doesn't really effect my daily life except in little annoying ways.
It is good for something like this to happen to someone like me, an occupational therapist who sells home medical equipment. Why? I am often thrilled to present an independence solution to someone who presents with a problem. Having trouble putting on your socks? Look at this fabulous device that will help you! Can't get to the bathroom? Look at this commode! The recipient is often not as excited as I am. People want to do things the way they always have and the way they like to do it. Intellectually they might know that devices provide the most independence and safety and they do accept that - begrudgingly. Now I get it. They say it takes 3 weeks to make a new habit or change the way we do things. My minor problem will not last that long but many of my customers and patients are facing life long conditions. Consider my level of empathy increased!


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Good things don't last forever, photographs too cannot last forever. They sometimes even have a very short lifespan, this is because of the quality of paper that they are made of and method of storage. If they are exposed to factors can lead to wear or tear during storage then they will get spots, scratches, wear and tear very quickly.
With the introduction of digital cameras, people can now store photographs for longer since they are stored in memory. They are in soft copy not as the hard usual photos, you can convert your hard photograph into a soft copy by scanning it. However, soft copies can be tampered with since there are various forms of virus attacks that will damage the soft copy.
Adobe Photoshop has made it easy for one to repair his damaged photographs and restore them to their previous look. All that one needs is the Photoshop itself, some skill in using it and time. Below are the step by step procedures of repairing damaged photograph.
- Prepare the image to be retouched. Use Photoshop to open and prepare the image that you want to edit, make sure that you select the right photo. You can do this by creating a new file (white space) of appropriate size, open the folder with the image, then drag and drop the image in the white space. Crop the image to fit in the space.
- Select good settings. You will select the adjustment layers; open the pallet with the adjustment layers so that you select the layers that you are going to use. Create a folder so that you control the access and use of these layers at ease.
- Set good tools. You will need an Eyedropper tool, you will select this tool and then set the appropriate sample size, a 6px by 6 px sample area.
- Repair scratch marks and spots. Use a soft brush of appropriate size with no hardness and a darkened blending mode to retouch the scratch marks and filling in the patches. You will vary the size of the brush until the patches are completely filled.
- Add light. You need to add some light so as to clean up the photo, this is achieved by setting the brush tool to an overlay mode.
- Set the appropriate background. Set the best color of the background, normally use pale colors that contrast with the object or person on the photo so that to increase the exposure. Use the eraser tool while working on the background until you get the best shade.
- Work on the face. Focus on the face of the person on the photograph if present. You need to fix the squints if the person closed the eyes while taking the photo, whiten the eyes, darken the irises, remove any spots and scars on the face, eliminate any physical flaws, give the photo some symmetry if the person was leaning so much on one side, and also improve on the skins completion.
- Save your work. Remember to save your work.


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While she was growing up in Chicago, IL, Laura Bates dreamed of a career in fashion. At the age of 18 she made it happen, when she moved to Los Angeles to be an intern and late an assistant for a fashion stylist. But after working on photo shoots, music videos, and red carpet appearances, she knew she wanted to expand her creative horizons. It was when she moved abroad to attend the University of Arts London College of Fashion that she discovered photography — instant analog photography, to be exact, which became her new dream.
How old were you when you got into photography?
My interest in photography began during high school, but I never took it seriously. I wanted to be a fashion stylist. That was my dream, and I imagined myself on music video sets so I moved to Los Angeles. As it turned out I found myself on some of the biggest music video sets at the time as an assistant stylist, but I realized I wanted something different. At 21, I moved to London to study fashion styling at the University of the Arts London. The course included both fashion styling and photography. This is when I fell in love with photography and started to take it more seriously.
When did you first shoot instant film?
I first heard about instant film as a more serious medium when I was studying at the university. I was experimenting with all types of photography. I loved working in studio with digital cameras, but I decided to experiment with Polaroid. I found that Polaroid photography was the best way to portray my aesthetic.
Who are the artists whose work inspires you?
Photographers Sarah Moon and Deborah Turbeville are the most inspirational to me. Their work is very dark, delicate and mysterious. Also Corinne Day for how intimate and personal her work is. One can tell she has a real connection with her model. I like to work in an intimate setting too and Polaroid photography allows me to do that. Rather than having a big production, I like to work with a small team in a more personal atmosphere. I can be a more soft-spoken and introverted person, so this way of working suits me. I'm also very inspired by the works of filmmaker Vera Chytilova.
What is your favorite time of day to shoot?
When I lived in London I preferred to shoot earlier in the day as it got dark a lot earlier than in the States. I loved the haziness London brought to my photos. Now that I am based in LA I shoot later in the day. And I almost always shoot with natural light.
Tell us about your process of preparing for a shoot.
I always create a mood board but I don't create a specific storyboard. I feel that my work is more intuitive and I don't like shoots to be too planned. I like spontaneity. Also I like to make the shoot a real collaboration. I don't just think of the photo as mine, but also the stylist's and the model's and sometimes the make-up artist's. We are all creating an image and I like everyone's input. The images are often more unique when they include all types of perspectives.
Where did you grow up, and how does that still impact your work today?
Chicago is where I grew up and that's where I first began creating shoots with just friends who I considered my muses. We were able to experiment and have fun with no pressure. I probably wouldn't be shooting now if it weren't for them. But my experiences in London especially have had an impact on my work today. London is so creative and I would be a completely different person if I had not lived there for awhile. It is a city that is so diverse, and I have been lucky to make friends from all over the world. From London, I was able to visit Tokyo, Mexico City and many places in Italy. I've created work in all of these cities, or at least drew inspiration, from them and I have London and the friends I made there to be thankful for that.
What do you like most about shooting with a Polaroid camera?
The magic of Polaroid is something I love. You never quite know what you're going to get, and there is a nostalgia to the image. I love that the photo is tangible unlike digital photography. Polaroids just suit my aesthetic more than any other type of camera (and I've experimented extensively with many types). People are also more drawn to my Polaroid work. Polaroid cameras are compact so I'm able to move around a lot more and work in a more intimate setting as I mentioned before.
What drew you to fashion photography in the first place?
I always wanted to create fashion images, but again, I initially thought that would be through fashion styling. It was during my studies at the UAL London College of Fashion I was introduced to the photography side and it just felt natural. However, having experience in styling really helps me understand how to work with a stylist during a shoot.
Tell us about one of the most challenging projects you've worked on.
It's been awhile, but I would have to say my most challenging project was the first exhibition I curated with my collaborator at the time. This was the first big project I worked on, so I learned a lot from the experience. We raised almost £4,000 through Go Fund Me to fund the exhibition and open in a small gallery on the East side of London. We had been given discouraging advice at first that it would be too hard, but it was successful. I would like to challenge myself much more in the next year. It's important to not stay stagnant.
What is something you'd like to accomplish creatively this year?
Something I would like to accomplish this year is to be a part of more exhibitions. Also this year I would like to expand my creative circle in LA. I'm lucky to have a few like-minded and creative people in my life in LA but I need to branch out more. I believe this will inspire me to create more work that I feel connected to. It's really important who you surround yourself with. And my photography has also taken a back seat to many other things going on in my life this last year and now I want to really dive back in.
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Proving there's no trend that can't be made better by the addition of Disney princesses: A maternity photo shoot featuring moms-to-be dressed up as Belle, Jasmine, Tiana, Snow White, and Cinderella is going viral because the pictures are more than just beautiful -- they're a magical trip down memory lane! Not to mention that we've all secretly wanted to be a Disney princess. Am I right?
More from CafeMom: Photographer Transforms Newborns into Tiny Disney Princesses & the Photos Are Magical
Husband-and-wife photography team Victor and Marie Luna were inspired by the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake to create a fairy-tale-like scenario for a shoot -- and the idea soon took on a life of its own.
"It started out with a Belle-inspired shoot, but as we talked about the ideas and planned it, the more we wanted to go outside of our own element," Marie wrote to CafeMom in a message.
"When we asked our mommies to be a part of it, they were quite excited!" she added.
More from CafeMom: Mom-Daughter Duo Nail Disney Princess Cosplay & Give the Internet #DressUpGoals
Who wouldn't be? Everybody loves feeling like a princess for a day. And now we get to see these beautiful mommies live their dreams (and our dreams too!). Take a look at these amazing Disney princess transformations that we are dying over!
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If Cinderella wore a maternity gown, it would no doubt look a lot like this! According to Marie, the moms didn't pick which princesses they were going to play -- but they were all thrilled with the characters they were chosen to represent.
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Part of what makes these pics so enchanting is the setting: beautiful Newman's Castle in Bellville, Texas (about an hour away from where Vic and Marie live).
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Vic and Marie worked with a team of designers at Sew Trendy Accessories to create gowns that evoked the princesses without being too costume-y.
"We added a few touches here and there, from ribbons to headpieces to flowers," said Marie.
More from CafeMom: 10 Pro Tips for a Gorgeous Maternity Photo Shoot
A Whole New World4
Marie called the shoot a "mix of magic and chaos," made more complicated by such factors as wardrobe changes, makeup retouches, and "pee breaks" (of course!).
Crowning Glory5
This mom-to-be positively glows as the first African-American Disney princess ever, Tiana from The Princess and the Frog.
Water Lily6
There's something so dreamy about this waterside pose ... and the seafoam color of her gown is just perfect!
More from CafeMom: 13 Dreamy Maternity Photos That Will Inspire You to Take a Milk Bath (For Real)
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes7
Not many women get to have their maternity photo shoots in front of a drawbridge and moat! Marie says the moms were "incredibly excited" to see the final photos.
Genie in a Bottle8
If one of this mom's three wishes was to have a fabulous maternity shoot, it definitely came true!
The Fairest of Them All9
Snow White just wouldn't be Snow White without that iconic red bow, which gets an elegant update here.
More from CafeMom: Mom Turns Baby Bumps into Works of Art for Stunning Maternity Photo Shoots
A Rose by Any Other Name10
If there's ever a Beauty and the Beast Part 2 about Belle and the Beast starting a family, we hope Emma Watson wears a dress just like this one!
Princess Charming11
According to Marie, the moms all got a kick out of feeling "famous" when the photos started going viral. We're guessing this trend is going to take off in a big way!
Magic Carpet Ride12
It's always nice to have a little something to lean on when you're in the end stages of pregnancy ... all the better if it's a very aesthetically pleasing pillar!
More from CafeMom: Badass Mom Expecting Quintuplets Shares Her Beautiful Journey (PHOTOS)
Still Waters13
No frogs to be seen in this photo, just one stunning soon-to-be mom.
If the Slipper Fits14
The glass slipper in this photo is the perfect touch. (We're glad she's holding it instead of wearing it -- ouch!)
Princess Party15
Marie said that she and her husband were "so happy" to make these very special moms feel like princesses for a day, and so thankful for their "allowing [the couple] to capture them in the most amazing time of their life."
More from CafeMom: 18 Adorable Celebrity Maternity Pics That'll Make You Wish You Were Preggers


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I was diagnosed with FacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy when I was around 4, at the same time that my mother and grandmother were diagnosed.
My symptoms were minimal at that point. I was able to play sports like baseball, hockey, and tennis, and I was able to pretend that this mysterious illness was not my own.
My chronic illness was a scarlet letter that I tried so desperately to hide. The hiding became automatic. Don't sit near the stacking chairs so I won't be asked to pick one up if someone needs it. Don't try to put a bag on the overhead rack on the train or the plane. Don't do a bench press or a push-up. Only fall for the girls that are already in relationships or that are unattainable.
It wasn't until my senior year in college that I finally told my best friends. It felt like I was letting them into a place that was so sacred and vulnerable. They were inside my skin where a little poke or a prod could cause so much damage.
I am a licensed psychologist in Texas and New York with a private practice that is web and phone-based with clients from all over the world. I have been married to my wife for 15 years and we have a 13-year-old son and a 4-old-daughter.
I can meet with you as an individual or together with your partner. My two main focuses are relationships and chronic health conditions. I also can also help you with depression, anxiety, stress, and life-changes.
I can work with you to help you identify, understand, and change the patterns and programming that are keeping you stuck. We are conditioned to see ourselves and the world around us based on how we are related to in our early years. We develop defenses and coping mechanisms to help to manage painful situations. These coping mechanisms don't just disappear when we reach adulthood.
Therapy is a process where we engage and explore together to create new paradigms that fit with what you want for your present and future. This means creating the reality that you want for yourself versus what was imposed upon you.
When I work with you, I will create a customized plan for therapy that fits your needs. As your therapist, I will help you learn to see your life from another angle and use your innate strengths to face your challenges and reach your goals.
The following is a list of my education and credentials:
- Bachelor's in Literature and Fine Arts:
Georgetown University
- Master's in Psychology:
New York University
- Master's in Child Psychology:
Anna Freud Centre & University College London
- Doctorate in Psychology:
University College London
- Post Graduate Training in Couples Psychotherapy:
Tavistock Centre for Couples Relationship and University of East London
- Post Graduate Training in Group Psychotherapy:
Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
- Certified Group Psychotherapist:
American Group Psychotherapy Association
- Post Graduate Training in Schema Therapy:
International Training & Certification Program in Schema Therapy
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Supporting Learning, Building Community, Enriching Lives
The library offers free public access to information, cultural and recreational resources through books, magazines, books on tape and cd, music, videos and DVDs, and more. Public access computers with filtered access to the internet are available at all library locations. Help finding what you need is always available. Community members are welcome to join together at the library for special programs and in public meeting rooms. It is the mission of Wicomico Public Library to serve the people of Wicomico County by supporting education, enriching lives, and building community.
Library History:
Wicomico Public Library began as a subscription library in 1869, only two years after the formation of the county itself. By 1878 the library had increased its membership from 30 to 100 members. In the early 1900s interest waned and the library closed. It was successfully re-launched in 1916 and by 1923 was operating on a subscription of $1.00 a year.
By 1925, the library was recognized as a needed community service and the idea of free library service in Wicomico County was born. The doors opened on February 2, 1926 as the Salisbury-Wicomico Free Public Library; open two afternoons and one evening a week. This became officially known as the Wicomico County Free Library with the approval of the certificate of corporation on June 24, 1927. The need for more space moved the library to High Street, in its own building in 1934. In 1948 the first bookmobile was purchased and began service.
As services, patrons and materials increased, the library once again moved - to its present location on Division St. in 1963. In 1978 a major renovation started, which was completed in 1980. The building has essentially remained the same ever since.
The library system has since expanded to four locations, is open seven days per week, and has 69 public access computers. The bookmobile operates four days per week with multiple stops around the county.


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First of all, I'd like to thank everyone that comes to me for massage. This is all possible because of you and I have much gratitude. I am happy to say that I love what I do for a living and hope to be around for a very long time with your continued support.
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Massage is personal, and I am in touch with this. Any time a person receives massage from me, it is for them, tailored to their needs, for that day. I do not believe in 'cookie cutter' massage. Having said this, I'd like everyone to know that I take great pride in my work. I want every person that gets under my hands to receive the best massage they possibly can. In order for this to happen, one must also receive massage well and participate in the process by staying present, using breath as a tool and focusing on the session. I tell people that a massage is only as beneficial as the recipient allows it to be. I am here to encourage and support your participation.
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The 2013-P Perry's Memorial Quarters were struck to commemorate Perry's Victory and international Peace Memorial in Ohio. Perry's Victory took place in the Battle of Lake Erie where Commodore Oliver led a fleet to victory in 1812. The Memorial was built in Put-in-Bay Ohio from 1912 - 1915.
Obverse: The obverse features the same George Washington motif that was introduced in 1999.
Reverse: The reverse features a statue of Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry and in the background is the Memorial Monument. The revere has the inscriptions, "Perry's Victory Ohio 2013" and "E Pluribus Unum.'
Issue Date: April 01, 2013
The Mint produced several different products featuring Perry's Memorial design. It offered them in 100 coin bags, 40 roll sets struck at either the Philadelphia, Denver or San Francisco Mint.


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Angela Yee from University Covenant Church in Davis, California brings us these intricate snow flake falls.
She got the idea from a picture on Pinterest that showed cotton balls hanging on string.
They ended up sewing around 2,000 cotton balls and paper snowflakes to cover their stage in a space that was 30 feet wide, 12 feet high, and 5 feet deep. They laid the cotton balls on the floor, spaced randomly, then sewed them together with fishing line. To keep the cotton balls from sliding down the string, they used a glue gun to fasten them in place.
Finally, they hung them from the ceiling and lit them with blue gels.
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Rep. John Boehner will likely become the Speaker of the House, replacing Nancy Pelosi, should the Republicans win as it appears they will on Tuesday.
Boehner is promising, "We will not compromise."
This resolve seems to run deep, not only with national candidates, but with state candidates here in Washington as well.
We the people have two action items facing us.
First. We must vote. Many have already voted, many have not. Encourage everyone you know who has not yet voted, to do so. Contact friends, family and those at your church.
Thousands have forwarded the Faith and Freedom "Candidate Information" list, while many, many more have downloaded the pdf , printed and distributed hard copies to friends, family and local groups.
Second. Once a new majority is elected, it is our absolute responsibility to see that they don't forget why they were elected.
The word that comes to my mind is "watchdog" or "watchman on the wall".
I believe they sincerely intend to keep this promise of no compromise. I believe, we, the people, must sincerely help them to keep it.
Things are looking up. Thank God.
Be Prayerful. Be Discerning. Be Vigilant. Be Active. Be Blessed. Be Free.
Gary Randall
Faith and Freedom
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Friday, October 29, 2010
John Boehner: "We Will Not Compromise"
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- Anonymous11:39 PM, October 29, 2010
No compromise? I envision do nothing legislatures, bent on creating a weak, essentially non-existent federal government or anarchy; while stomping on our (the minorities) civil rights. Further creating poverty and economic slavery in the name of a lust for power and greed? Fits my concept of a godless society having no Christian values, and peopled with lots of stone throwing sinners. Should scare the hell out of us hawkish John Birch/ Barry Goldwater Liberals.ReplyDelete
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Prevalence and incidence data are limited, but it has been reported that meningiomas account for about 1% of sellar masses. In addition, although they can mimic pituitary adenomas, they are more vascularized and invasive.111
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Sellar/suprasellar meningiomas represent 4% of all meningiomas, and have a particularly high female predominance. Sex steroids may play a role in the tumorigenesis of meningiomas, and these tumors may express hormone receptors. Progesterone receptor expression in women with meningioma was significantly higher than in men (OR 2.3; p=0.08).112
Kwancharoen et al. performed a retrospective study of 1,516 surgically treated meningiomas between January 2000 and May 2012. Cases were matched to the radiology database to identify a strictly defined sellar and/or suprasellar location. They reported a female-to-male ratio of 6:1, and a mean age of 52 years.111
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Raco and colleagues analyzed data of 110 patients with tuberculum sellae meningiomas, operated between 1953 and 1993 at the Neurosurgical Institute, Department of Neurosciences, of Rome "La Sapienza" University. Tumor diameter ranged between 3-9 cm, and most patients presented severe visual loss. In addition, removal was total in 91.3% of cases, and sub-total in 8.7%. The mortality rate was reported at 7.2%. during the post-operativ eperiod.113 Kwancharoen et al. reported no deaths during their study period.111
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Kwancharoen and colleagues reported that the most common symptoms were visual disturbance (58%), headache (16%), and incidental finding (12%), with a mean duration of symptoms of 13 months.111 In addition, the study reported hyperprolactinemia in 36% of cases, "likely meningioma" in 65%, "possible meningioma" in 8.7%, and pituitary adenoma in 11%. A "dural tail" sign was reported in a third of cases.111
After surgery, visual disturbances improved in most patients (80%), but headaches improved only in 7% of patients. Post-operative complications occurred in 38.6% of patients at the 1 month mark, and in 33.3% of cases 3 months after surgery.111


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Candidates announced
(Local News ~ 09/12/02)
The following candidates have announced their intent to run for citywide offices, during the municipal elections that will be held on November 5, 2002: Lepanto Mayor: Dwight M. Brown; Mary Ann Deeds, Dale Dunlap (i); Craig D. King; Mike McCullar and James W. "Jimmie" Neal...
EPC travels to DeWitt, for big battle Friday
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/02)
With a season-opening win versus area rival Marked Tree last week, the EPC Warriors this week make a 3 1/2 hour drive to Arkansas County Friday night, to face the DeWitt Dragons of the 6AAA District. The Dragons, who lost to Dermott last week, finished 2-8 last year, under coach Paul Wilson, but return 19 seniors on the team that plays its district games against the likes of Brinkley, Lonoke and Pulaski Academy in the competitive 6AAA district. ...
MT prepares for battle against Salem
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With a season-opening loss to area rival EPC last Friday, the Marked Tree Indians now turn their attention to district play this Friday night. The Indians travel to Salem to face the Greyhounds, who suffered a 22-8 loss last Friday at Thayer, Mo. Salem is coached by Bob Grass, who suffered a heart attack two weeks ago while at the school. ...
Carolyn Faye Kirkpatrick
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Carolyn Faye Kirkpatrick, 44, of Marked Tree died September 7, 2002 at her residence. A crane operator and of the Pentecostal faith, she is survived by her mother, Bonnie Franks of Marked Tree, Eunice and Dorothy Stapler of Grant, Al; one son, Anthony Parnell of Whitton; four daughters, Barbara Vernon of Dell, Christy Hughes of Half Moon, Judy Taylor of Turrell, Sherry Stapler of Turrell; three sisters, Barbara Wicker of Berrien Springs, Mich., Margaret Gilson Benton of Harbor, Mich., Shirley Sharp of Marked Tree; one half-sister, Brenda Franks of Cave City; five step-sisters, Connie Jewell of Westland, Mich., Bev Snyder of Plymouth, Mich., Wanda Draughn of Jacksonville, Fla., Linda Johns of Northville, Mich and Brenda Gambreal of Wayne, Mich.; four brothers, Henry Stapler of Marked Tree, Kenneth Stapler of Turrell, Larry Stapler of Grant, Ark., William Stapler of Grant, Ark.; one half-brother, Bro. ...
Louise Downes
(Obituary ~ 09/12/02)
Louise Downes, 98, of Tyronza, died September 11, 2002, at West Memphis. Downes was the owner/operator of a dry goods store, a member of Tyronza Methodist Church, and member of the Tyronza Civic Club. She received a Life Membership certificate from the United Methodist Women and served on other committees in the church...
Ford discusses senior citizen issues
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Bernard T. Ford, Jr. of the Silver Haired Legislature spoke at the Marked Tree Senior Life Center Tuesday about bills in Congress affecting senior citizens. One bill that has been introduced would exempt taxes on a used car costing $3,000 or less. Ford said the bill would also exclude the first $3,000 from taxes for a used car costing more than $3,000. For example if a person buys a used car for $4,000, only $1,000 would be taxable...
EPC School Board discusses DARE program at meeting
(Local News ~ 09/12/02)
In its monthly meeting Monday night, the East Poinsett County Board of Education heard from a fellow board member about the school's lack of participation in the Drug Alcohol Resistance Education (DARE) program. In the session where new business was discussed, Board President Ricky Cox asked why the school district was not involved in the early drug intervention program used in Poinsett County and throughout the nation to reach children in grades K-6. Supt...
Tyronza City Council approves water ordinances during meeting
(Local News ~ 09/12/02)
The Tyronza City Council voted to approve two key water ordinances, in its meeting Tuesday night. The council voted 4-0 to approve a Wellhead Protection Amendment, concerning the water department. The amendment, recommended by the Arkansas Water Association, calls for the approval of a Wellhead Protection District as well as looking into an Emergency Water Action Plan for the city, in case of a natural or manmade disaster. ...
Home Oil Company comes to Tyronza
(Local News ~ 09/12/02)
The old Norcross Store, just outside of Tyronza, has a new tenant. The Home Oil Company, based in Osceola, decided to open a satellite store in Tyronza after the closing of the Marked Tree Co-op. Home Oil hopes to be a convenience to the farmers and the citizens in the area. The store stocks seed and chemicals and will sell other products in the near future...
EPC picks up win versus Blytheville
(High School Sports ~ 09/12/02)
It was a week of firsts for the EPC volleyball program this week. The team is led by first-year coach Gary Williams and last Thursday, they picked up their first ever win in the program's history and the win was against AAAAA team Blytheville. In the match, played at Chickasaw Fieldhouse, EPC swept both matches, winning the A game 15-9, 15-6. ...
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Valentine's Activity for Kids
Some people avoid it like the plague, some people treat it like just another day, and then other people become total saps. I've been all 3 at different points in my life. But I'm especially excited about this Valentine's Activity for Kids. Now that my kiddo is 3 years old, he gets really excited about handing out Valentine's, making heart-shaped (and yummy!) treats to give to neighbors, and having a happy excuse to celebrate another holiday (#ChristmasWithdrawal).
This year, we started a new tradition of showing love to our son. I saw this idea floating around social media that looked so cute and easy that I just had to give it a try.* And you probably have all the supplies to do it in your home already: construction paper, scissors, marker, and tape.
This is an activity for you to do FOR your children. Imagine waking up each morning and finding a note of encouragement saying something about you that people love. How wonderful would that kick off your day? That's exactly what this activity is all about.
Take a mental stroll back to grade school and cut a heart out of construction paper. We chose traditional pink and red hearts. I started by making a template so my hearts could all be uniform. Then after my husband laughed at my trying to be precise, I threw away the template and did it the old school way. Just fold the paper in half, cut out half a heart from the fold side, then lay flat to have your heart. Beautiful! Now write the words, "I LOVE," on each heart.
Starting the evening of February 1st, write down something you love about each of your kids on a separate heart for this Valentine's Activity for Kids.
- your curiosity
- how you always want to help me
- listening to you giggle
- how kind you are to others
While they are sleeping, attach each note to their door for them to find in the morning. Do this every night leading up to Valentine's Day on February 14th. That's 14 hearts making 14 mornings of telling your children what you love about them.
My husband and I chose to take turns each night. I wrote things I love about my son on pink hearts and my husband wrote on red. Jude is too young to read them, but he knows who each is from. Each morning, we would wake up to giggles and exclamations of "What's it say? Read it, Momma!"
From the first morning to the last on Valentine's Day, Jude's excitement would grow bigger and bigger. I think you can see from the photo below how happy this makes him!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Give it a try and let me know your kids' reactions! I'd love to hear how this goes for you and your family.
*Note: I scoured the Internet trying to find whoever came up with this idea but never found the original. Many thanks to whoever it is.*


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No less than that is what folks thought, and unless you actually went to a boarding school, you had no technique of distinguishing delusion from reality. Whereas this will likely nonetheless be true in some instances, the truth is that at many colleges students come from a variety of completely different backgrounds, and they're all in search of the identical factor: an excellent schooling. In Europe, a apply developed by early medieval occasions of sending boys to be taught by literate clergymen, either in monasteries or as pages in great households. There are additionally mortgage establishments specializing in providing funding for personal colleges and naturally, there's the old school way of doing issues – scrimping, saving, and exhausting work.
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You'll need to discuss the matter along with your child and see how they feel about boarding school and if they are not eager; you will want to clarify why boarding faculty will profit them and level out the optimistic parts of dwelling at school.
Private tuition at dwelling remained the norm for aristocratic families, and for women specifically, but after the sixteenth century it was increasingly accepted that adolescents of any rank would possibly greatest be educated collectively. These public schools reflected the collegiate universities of Oxford and Cambridge , as in many ways they still do, and have been accordingly staffed virtually completely by clergymen till the 19th century. Should you've been hesitating to look into private boarding faculties because of the myths that also abound, assume once more. For example, in case your youngster is concerned with gymnastics or mountaineering, the school may not be capable to supply these actions if they don't have employees who specialise in these activities. Also examine to see whether or not the varsity accommodation offered is furnished.


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Let's say I've got SBS 2008 acting as a domain controller and exchange server. Then I've got a 2008 Standard member server running a semi-mission-critical application. What I'd like is to be able to take the SBS server offline during business hours without disrupting access to the member server.
What do I need to know about promoting the member server to a domain controller so that it can remain in use if the primary controller is offline? Specifically, are there any reasons why I should not do this? (network connectivity is not an issue)


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Posted on July 28, 2018
New stuff on GitHub and YouTube
Most of my work time is now spent writing code tutorials for journalism students and making videos for them.
If you want to follow my recent work, I suggest:
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- Check out my recent courses > here. You'll find links to assignments, tutorials and readings on the Course Schedule page of each syllabus, which is actually a WordPress site.
- More YouTube videos on the new Intro to Web Apps channel.
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2016-2017 Update
Field trips, hours of play, conversations over snack, and fun movement in the Activity Room… we are ready for a wonderful new year at ACPS!
Melissa Kuhn is returning from last year and will be teaching both 2's classes, the MTW Bees class and ThF Fireflies class.
Dawn Volk joins us from Fairfax County Public Schools as our TThF Grasshopper's teacher and Anne Ford comes back to preschool from time as a Kindergarten teacher to round out the 3's team as the MWF Ladybug's teacher.
Sue Ann Craig and Amy Quigley round out the classroom teaching team, remaining in their roles as the fabulous 4's team, the MTWF Spiders and MTWTF Dragonflies, respectively.
Fauzia Rafiq will be our new Activity Room teacher, looking forward to engaging our students with fun activities inside the school and out.
Marie Sloane and Keow Essig have been working a lot this summer to keep things running smoothly; many of us have seen them several times over the summer! Marie will continue to head our amazing team of teachers as the Director of Education, and Keow maintains her role of balancing multiple jobs at once as the Administrative Assistant.
Kirsten Howard and Jennifer Long
Personnel Co-Directors