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I found my first vintage thrift-store clothing find! An (what I strongly suspect to be) original 1940's sweater!
|Can't you tell I'm stoked?
How did this miracle occur, you ask? Well, we went into Goodwill this afternoon; I was searching for a sweater… not finding anything too exciting, tried on a few, not overly satisfied with what I had… put it all back, etc. But… while Mom and Charlotte were finishing up at the dressing rooms, I wandered over to the Ladies knits section (I had previously been looking in the sweaters). Lo, and behold, there, after a wee bit of browsing through the regular old T-shirts and random sweaters, I spotted it! It looked 40's… the tag looked old… couldn't find too much info online… got Mom's approval (two thumbs up)… it fit! And a few minutes later I was walking out the store inwardly gloating at my discovery. Do you all want to see?
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|Gloves: Antique Mall | Purse: Goodwill (another day's find)
|1940's Sweater- Botany Brand designed by Barbara Carol: Goodwill
Plaid Skirt-Pendleton Woolen Mills: Longest Yard Sale
Shoes: Garage Sale
So, how do I know this sweater is vintage 1940's? For one thing, the curves. Seriously, this sweater was built for the 40's woman's figure! I.E Broad shoulders, smaller waist and hips. And another, the zipper is metal. Thirdly, you all will love this, the detail on the front. Check it out:
|It looks turquoise here, but in reality, it's closer to hunter green.
Isn't that detail cool? I've seen a detail very similar in my Everyday Fashions of the Forties: as Pictured in Sears Catalog.


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Does Congress have the Constitutional authority to make this law?
Posted by Cary Valerio of Project Liberty
Congress asked to consider new speed limit
W.J. Hennigan (Contact)
Monday, July 28, 2008
Check your rearview mirror. It's back. The controversial and widely ignored national speed limit, lifted in 1995 after an 11-year run, is again being touted in the halls of Congress as a remedy for skyrocketing gas prices. The lead proponent, Sen. John W. Warner, Virginia Republican, is sponsoring the Immediate Steps to Conserve Gasoline Act. The measure aims to curb high fuel costs by asking the federal government to take another look at reimposing a national speed limit.
Mr. Warner does not define what the national speed limit should be, but notes that when the U.S. had a national 55 mph speed limit from 1974 to 1995, an average of 167,000 barrels of oil were saved each day.
High-speed traffic zips along Interstate 270 in Montgomery County.
Despite the potential savings, the idea doesn't sit well with most Americans. A Rasmussen poll released on July 7 said that 59 percent of voters oppose the proposed reinstatement of the 55 mph national speed limit, with only 34 percent supporting it.
"My own son came up to me and said, 'Pops, this is not a good idea,'" Mr. Warner said, referring to his race-car-driving son, John W. Warner IV. "But I have to try to bring the pressure off the American people at the pumps."
To find a suitable speed limit, Mr. Warner wrote a letter to Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman asking him to find which speed would be the most fuel-efficient, so the greatest savings for U.S. consumers can be achieved. A spokeswoman did not confirm the speed that meets Mr. Warner's requirements, but the Energy Department's Web site tells motorists that for each 5 mph over 60 mph they drive, they are essentially paying an additional 30 cents per gallon for gas.
When the national 55 mph speed limit was first imposed, the country was going through a fuel-conserving frenzy brought on by a 1973 oil embargo. Gas prices were through the roof, and the cars that were built in those days were genuine gas guzzlers.
Allison Shelley / The Washington Times Rep. Jackie Speier, California Democrat, proposed the Gasoline Savings and Speed Limit Reduction Act as her first bill after taking office in April. Her bill would set a national speed limit at from 60 mph to 65 mph, depending on location.
There is no such embargo today, and cars are much more fuel efficient, but demand has driven gas prices to record-breaking highs. To put it in perspective, in June 1974, the average price for a gallon of gas went from about 40 cents to 55 cents a gallon. Adjusted for inflation, that's about $1.90 and $2.70 in today's dollars. Now the national average is around $4.02 a gallon.
Mr. Warner's argument is that slower driving saves money and gas because cars get their highest fuel efficiency at speeds of about 55 mph. Therefore, lower speeds will put a damper on demand.
But Jim Baxter, president of the National Motorists Association, says people never paid attention to the first law. So how will it help this time around?
Monday, July 28, 2008
Is this a joke? Constitutionality of New Speed Limit Bill
Does Congress have the Constitutional authority to make this law?
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- AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 3:40 PM
This is not really a movement to conserve energy as much as it is an initiative to generate revenue. The czars in Washington thrive on building monuments to them selves and can hardly resist an opportunity to increase their traffic fine revenue by 500%. I am reminded of a passage in Atlas Shrugged that pretty much sums it up...ReplyDelete
Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed? ...We want them broken... We're after power and we mean it... There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted - and you create a nation of law-breakers - and then you cash in on guilt.
(Dr. Floyd Ferris, Atlas Shrugged)
"Does Congress have the Constitutional authority to make this law?"ReplyDelete
No they don't. They don't have authority to do most of the things they do.
I liked Ragnar's comments about this being an initiative to generate revenue. I completely agree.ReplyDelete

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In my head I can reason out all kinds of things:
- I'm only human and humans make mistakes.
- Nobody's perfect.
- Mistakes happen for a reason, learn from them.
- If you hold onto mistakes, you can't move forward.
- The good I've done outweighs the bad. Focus on the positive.
I do really believe all these things, but still, old behaviors and ways of thinking creep back in.
What used to happen is that my mistakes would derail me for a day or even sometimes longer. Today I try and focus on the present moment and not dwell on the past. No regrets (at least that's the goal). That being said, I've also been working on acknowledging my mistakes when they happen and dealing with them the best I can. That way I know I've done what I can and can then move on to letting the rest go.
I have a long way to go (like I said, I still remember and cringe at those cracked notes from years ago). But the progress I've made in dealing with my mistakes today gives me hope for tomorrow. I know I'll always make mistakes, but if I can keep working on how I handle them and stay in the present moment, then I know I'm making progress and that I'm working towards a more peaceful and happy existence.


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Northern Sotho mini word marathon: Digital technology
|Translation mini-marathon:
Digital technology
|Do you want to be part of the Northern Sotho Living Dictionary, and leave your contribution in a fun and easy way? Join our Language Manager, Matlakala Kganyago, for our first translation mini-marathon.
|We'll get together online to collect and translate words related to digital technology and modern-day living.
|26/02 at 13:00 (South African time)
|For how long?
|45 min
What will you have to do?
Just log in on our online meeting space (desktop or tablet recommended) and have the Northern Sotho Living Dictionary open on another window. We'll provide all the directions and you can ask questions at any point.
You will not need to translate more than 10-20 words.
Why take part in it?
You'll become part of the Living Dictionary and help preserve digital resources for Northern Sotho, which will then be made available to the community on the Living Dictionary site.
You will also have a change to meet our Language Manager, Matlakala, and fellow community members who share a love an interest for Northern Sotho. And it will be fun.
How do I sign up?
|If you want to join us, send an email to email@example.com with this subject line: "Northen Sotho mini word marathon: Digital technology". We will then get in touch with all the directions.
Book your place soon, as they are limited!


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You want to contribute to the progress of our Institute by offering your time, energy, and expertise? You want to apply your skills and experiences in a different environment? You want new perspectives and challenges to enrich your life?
Working side by side with people from the rural region is a great entrance to the local society and culture.
At AIAT, volunteers will find a wide variety of involvement options that can match their interest as well as their professional and/or personal background.
Our projects for Volunteers at AIAT:
Do you have experience or a background in social work? Help students to excel and make most out of their learning experience. Identify and address the challenges they are facing within and outside of school and become a trusted liaison between teachers, students and their parents. Assist us in reviewing and further improving our performance by launching and analyzing external evaluations.
Do you have Background in education? Support us in our efforts of implementing a contemporary teaching-learning strategy. Develop training materials and/or assist us in our Soft skill & English classes. You can also become a Math tutor or contribute to the Physical Education classes.
Do you have technical expertise in one of our subjects? You can train the trainers or become directly involved in the class-room experience or devise new practical projects that can be implemented in the training.
Interested in marketing or fund raising? AIAT relies on donations and a comprehensive internet presence is an important aspect of these efforts. You can assist us by keeping our website up-to-date, enhance our exposure on social networks (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn), create and upload videos, and contact funding agencies.
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The Bouverie Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch is committed to protecting the nature preserve, therefore we offer controlled access to the sanctuary. Limiting human use helps us maintain the essential ecological balance for the benefit of wildlife habitats. This also ensures you a quality nature experience at the preserve.
Bouverie Preserve is open seasonally for visitors and schoolchildren to explore. In the fall and spring, Bouverie Preserve hosts its well-regarded elementary school education program, which serves thousands of schoolchilden every year. These programs were inspired by David Bouverie, who was enthusiastic about ACR's education programs and wanted his lands to be used to educate and inspire children.
Also in spring and fall, visitors are welcome to attend the preserve's docent-led Guided Nature Walks, Twilight Hikes and a semi-annual Open House, which are all open to the public by reservation. See our calendar to reserve a spot. Unscheduled, self-guided hiking is not allowed on the preserve.
To inquire about an upcoming hike by phone, please call ahead: 415.868.9244, ext. 306.
ADMISSION: Suggested donation of $20 per person supports our programs and management of the 5,000 acres of wildlife sanctuaries owned by ACR. All donations are greatly appreciated! Some programming is fee-based.
To learn more about the effects of the Sonoma County fires on the Bouverie Preserve, please click here:
Bouverie Preserve
13935 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Administrative Offices:
9380 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, CA 95452
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1195
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Resource Management Offices:
13875 Sonoma Highway
Glen Ellen, CA 95442
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The objectives are to use mitochondrial and nuclear microsatellite DNA markers to obtain information to assess the levels of gene flow and population structure of black bears and lesser long-nosed bats in Arizona and northern Mexico. Researchers want to describe patterns of molecular genetic variation within black bear populations among sky islands and resolve migratory corridors for the lesser long-nosed bat. At the same time they would like to provide research experience for minority students to pursue their own research questions. This project will employ undergraduates and graduate students. They will receive the training and tutoring in general scientific and research procedures to reach the study goals. The project will also have a coordinator that will organize the research projects and the student training growth. We propose to determine if gene flow occurs between Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae (lesser long-nosed bat) southwestern and southeastern Arizona roosts, as well as throughout the migratory corridor between Mexico and the United States. We will use buccal swabs to obtain DNA from cheek cells to conduct genetic analysis to examine population subdivision.
We will sample at La Capilla, Mulege and Isla Carmen, all sites located in Baja California Sur, Mexico. We will set a 6 m net and a 2.6 m net perpendicular to the roost exit for two days. We will also set nets at Chamela, and Jalisco, Mexico. In both occasions we will set a 12 m net above the roost entrance.
We are in the process to developed 12 polymorphic microsatellites for the lesser long-nosed bat. The genetic analysis will determine population structure in the lesser long-nosed bat in the area. The results will provide guidance to a large group of Wildlife managers to protect the lesser long-nosed bat.
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Masters Students: 238
Phd Students: 144
Post Docs: 54
University Staff: 239
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Kindle readers are fuming after an e-book malfunction on the new Neal Stephenson book "Reamde."
Earlier this week Amazon wirelessly replaced the eBook version of "Reamde" because readers had complained about typos and errors in the original version.
But even more upsetting to some readers was the fact that, after the book was replaced, an e-mail went out advising that "Missing Content that have [sic] been corrected" - but without explaining what or where the missing content was. In addition, the act of replacement wiped out any highlights, bookmarks, or notes that readers had already made.
Some users vented their frustrations on the page for the "Reamde" e-book on Amazon's website, including one user who goes by fisherKing and lists his or her location as Brooklyn, New York.
"how did this happen?" fisherKing posted. "How can they release the kindle book and THEN catch these errors… there's no excuse. how many people have finished the book already? do i start over? or let it go...."
"After reading over 500 pages of this great book, Amazon tells me there was 'missing content,' " fumed another reader. "After a live chat and talking to 2 support people, they won't tell me what was missing, how much, what type of content, or why. The customer service people are zombies.... When I demanded a refund, they said I would lose access to this book. There is no consideration that I invested hours in a flawed product. No desire to provide information to customers. Nothing. Not even an apology."
"Reamde" tells the story of a computer virus and a large cast of characters, including a business CEO, a member of the Russian mafia and two fantasy authors.
Amazon hasn't yet released a statement about the error.
Molly Driscoll is a Monitor contributor.


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Walking in Berlin, rain, fists in pockets, fat white hat pulled low.
Legendary Punk, guid me where I need to go. Gathering in back room
harmony, head on straight. Returned to the night a new man, clean man,
thinking in straight lines. Windows wide to the city, sleep disturbed
by erratic noise. Two drunks sing at the bus stop outside my window.
Train brakes squeal, tyres hiss, a lone girl laughing at 4am.
Car doors slam, trucks honk horns, then silence just before
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1 - BSB30115 Certificate III in Business (CRICOS CODE 089497A)
The Certificate III in Business (BSB30115 089497A) qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to gain employment or enter into advanced level programs.
Offered in our Brisbane campus, at Kangaroo Point and at our Townsville campus, this qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context using some discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to provide technical advice and support to a team.


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I think I'm classed as a millennial woman. A mid thirties, career minded woman with children in the mix who is trying to figure out how to have it all – if "have it all" really exists. I am the type of woman who has a partner, a mortgage and ideas in her head to climb all sorts of ladders. A woman whose ideas about herself, her life, her future, changed almost without her knowing but those ladders were still there. I was twenty one leaving college with a Bachelors Degree in the Arts. I jumped feet first into my career as a Librarian and continued with postgraduate studies in the evenings. I loved it. It was a plan, a path, an ideal I was working towards. And here I am twelve years later, abandoning that career I worked so hard for. It wasn't always the plan to stay at home, but life has changed my options, and more importantly, my perspective.
I'm sure I've written about my career before but after over 200 posts on this blog (yoswers! I sure do like to write!) and a teething baby warbling at me, I haven't the energy to search back and see how much I've told you all. If I repeat myself in this post, I do apologise!
Straight out of college, on my 21st birthday, I got a temporary six week job as a library assistant for the Irish Nursing Board. Those six weeks turned into three years. One house move and a marriage later, I left that first full time job and spent the next ten years in the Rotunda Hospital. The job I have just resigned from. The job that moulded me, the colleagues I grew up with. And the place both of our babies where born.
Working in the Rotunda was like a family. With over 800 staff, you never felt anonymous or alone. You couldn't walk through the hospital without stopping to talk to someone and say a hundred hellos as you went. There is a familiarity amongst the staff and a hidden something that tells you that you belong and are a part of something greater.
It being a maternity hospital had its advantages. Newborn baby cries, happy families and excited brothers and sisters were more often than not what greeted you. But the hardship, worry, stress and fear of newborn loss, of postnatal depression and infertility is all very real. No matter, the dedicated and hardworking staff have made the Rotunda a hospital to be very proud of, a place I am honoured to have had the privilege to work in and make a difference.
I loved my job and I like to think I was good at my job and that hopefully I will be missed. But, everyone is replaceable and I know that whoever takes on my role will have a challenging but rewarding time in the Rotunda. I learnt so much in my ten years there. My job was incredibly varied and it was impossible to know exactly what was on the agenda on any given day. I was always on hand to help, guide, teach and encourage our staff in their research, their studies, their role in the hospital. I taught our young midwives how to research their papers. I supported our social workers as they took on the arduous task of working and studying for their online master of social work. I helped medical students year after year and watched them come back as SHO'S, Registrars and find their feet as young doctors. I was involved in hospital exhibitions and restoration projects. And I was there for a decade, celebrating milestones in our hospitals long history.
And now it's all in my past and my heart pangs a little.
It's quite an emotional rollercoaster leaving a job that meant a lot to you for a future that is uncertain, possibly rocky but a future I get to carve from my own hands. I know freelancing is not going to be easy, that my income may be sporadic as my time to write is dependent on two smallies giving me the chance to click at the keyboard. And although the idea of being a stay at home mum was never in my mind as I worked my way through the corridors of the Rotunda, it's where I am now and so far, despite some minor anxiety building since I handed in my notice, it's a decision I don't think I'll regret.
I know I've said it before, and I suppose by repeating it I'm attempting to justify my decision to myself, but the long commute, the full working day, the lack of a Flexible schedule meant changes had to be made. But of course, not to sit on my laurels, and again to justify it to myself, I'm determined in changing my career, changing focus and giving myself something more.
My education has not been wasted. My experience has not been for nothing. My years learning and growing and developing skills have not been pointless. Every day in college, every assignment completed, every day in the office, and every time I started up my computer and opened the doors of that library has made me the person I am today. My job, my career, has given me skills, knowledge and experience that will help me be a better writer, a sophisticated editor and a daring Momma Bear.
Even though I'm excited about this new change, I know that being at home may make me feel isolated. There will be a day that I miss my old career, the people, the museum like building where the Rotunda will stand for only a short while more until it moves to more modern and characterless buildings. But in a short time, the hospital I once knew will be gone and quite possibly the person that it once knew will be gone too. I am afterall in a major transition.
Being a stay at home mum was never on my agenda but I couldn't think of any other way to live now. My time has been freed up to give our children the attention and focus they need. I have the drive to put myself forward and grab a new career, giving myself the most flexible arrangement I can think of. Home.
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Phuket is well-known for its spectacular entertainment. Here are the best 5 must-watch Phuket shows of all time!
Phuket has many shows and performances from ladyboy cabarets to cultural performances that will entertain your evening. To help you find the show that suits your taste, here's a comprehensive guide to the most popular shows in Phuket.
Best Phuket Shows ① Phuket FantaSea
Phuket FantaSea is not only a show but a family-friendly theme park packed with a variety of activities and entertainment. This is the first Thai cultural theme park in the world.
The highlight of this theme park is its famous performance, "Fantasy of a Kingdom", which is the longest-running show in Asia. It is a mixture of traditional Thai culture and modern technology and includes traditional Thai dancing, illusion effects, stunt battle scenes, and more. This show has a cast of over 400 people, elephants, tigers, goats, chickens and pigeons. This show will surely be one of the greatest experiences you'll have in Phuket.
Besides its great performance, Phuket FantaSea also has Carnival Village (shopping center), Similan Entertainment Center (game arcade), Tiger Jungle Adventure (theatrical safari), and more. In the park, you will also have some opportunities to interact with animals up close.
Also, Phuket FantaSea has one of the best buffet restaurants in Phuket. In fact, it is the biggest restaurant in Asia with more than 4,000 seats. They offer an excellent buffet of Thai and international food. With extra expenses, you can also have a seafood buffet dinner option.
✔Where to book Phuket FantaSea?
You need to buy a ticket for the show to enter Phuket FantaSea. You can pre-book your ticket at the cheapest price here. This is a great way to save time and energy by avoiding tough negotiations with local tour agencies.
👉 Phuket FantaSea Discount Ticket (+Transfer/Dinner options) 👈
It's also highly recommended to buy a ticket with a transfer option as Phuket's transportation is not very convenient to navigate. If you need more information on how to get around Phuket, check this post: Phuket Airport Transfer & Phuket Transfer Guide
- Venue: Phuket FantaSea near Kamala beach
- Showtime: Everyday except Thursday at 9PM
- Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
Also read: Phuket FantaSea Ticket Guide – What to Choose
Best Phuket Shows ② Phuket Simon Cabaret
Phuket Simon Cabaret is the most famous ladyboy cabaret show in Phuket. Its venue is located in Patong Beach, which is a very popular tourist area in Phuket.
The scale of this show is not as big as FantaSea, but it is still a very well performed and entertaining show. The performers dress in spectacular costumes and its extravagant stage setting is another interesting point to watch.
Also, you can meet and take a photo with the performers after the show.
✔Where to book Phuket Simon Cabaret?
You can book your ticket at a discounted rate here. It's highly recommended to buy a ticket with a transfer option, as the local taxis charge a lot to go to this tourist spot.
👉 Phuket Simon Cabaret Show Discount Ticket (+Transfer option) 👈
This show offers multiple seating options. If you want to enjoy the performance up close, get a VIP seat.
- Venue: Phuket Simon Cabaret near Patong beach
- Showtime: Everyday at 6PM/ 7:30PM/ 9PM
- Duration: 60 minutes
Best Phuket Shows ③ Siam Niramit Phuket
Siam Niramit is a world-class Thai cultural performance. As a critically acclaimed show in Bangkok for many years, they opened a Phuket venue in 2011.
Siam Niramit features Thai history and culture with over 100 performers, stunning costumes and set design. They also use impressive special effects and advanced technology to produce a very realistic and inspiring experience.
✔Siam Niramit or FantaSea?
Siam Niramit and FantaSea share some similarities which means that many of you will have to decide between the two unless you want to attend both shows. If you have children, FantaSea will be a better match for you, since it has more activities to do. If you are interested in a more serious show with a heavy historical background, Siam Niramit will be a better choice for you. Also, consider which location is more convenient for you, since the two venues are far from each other. Both shows are well-produced, so you are going to have a great time no matter which one you choose.
✔Where to book Siam Niramit Phuket?
You can pre-book your ticket at a huge discount here. Before you book the ticket, always make sure that it has a transfer option. Since its location is not easy to reach, it's highly recommended to buy a ticket with transfer options.
👉 Siam Niramit Show Discount Ticket (+Dinner/Transfer options) in Phuket 👈
This show offers multiple seating tiers such as Silver, Gold and Platinum. Also, consider booking a package option with a buffet dinner and transfer to and from your hotel. Booking a package option will make your experience even more enjoyable, knowing that everything is taken care while saving money.
- Venue: Siam Niramit Phuket near Mueang District (Phuket Town)
- Showtime: Everyday except Tuesday at 8:30PM
- Duration: 80 minutes (without intermission)
Best Phuket Shows ④ Aphrodite Cabaret Show
Since its opening in 2010, the Aphrodite Cabaret Show in Phuket has quickly secured its position as one of the best cabaret shows in town.
Around a 100 talented ladyboy performers dressed in decorative and extravagant costumes will present you the stories of various cultures through their astounding musical and dance performances, so get ready to embark on an incredible journey throughout the world!
✔Where to book an Aphrodite Cabaret Show ticket?
You can get discounted tickets for the Aphrodite Cabaret Show here. Grab your seats now for this spectacular show!
👉 Aphrodite Cabaret Show Discount Ticket in Phuket 👈
- Venue: Aphrodite Cabaret Theatre
- Showtime: Every day at 5PM/6:30PM/8PM
- Duration: 60 minutes
Best Phuket Shows ⑤ Simon Star Cabaret Show
The Simon Star Cabaret Show puts a fresh twist on the original world-renowned Simon Show to bring you the best of the best cabaret shows in Phuket.
With state-of-the-art lighting systems, spectacular props and stages, as well as a new generation of highly-talented ladyboys, get ready for a night of glitz and glamor as they captivate you with their amazing choreography and song routines!
✔Where to book a Simon Star Cabaret Show ticket?
You can get discounted tickets for the Simon Star Cabaret Show here. Grab your seats now for this spectacular show!
👉 Simon Star Cabaret Show Discount Ticket in Phuket 👈
- Venue: Simon Star Show at Samkong
- Showtime: Every day at 5PM/6:30PM/8PM
- Duration: 60 minutes (Without intermission)
Click on the Best 5 Phuket shows for more info!
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Phuket FantaSea Official Website
Phuket Simon Cabaret Official Website
Siam Niramit Official Website
Aphrodite Cabaret Show Official Facebook
Simon Star Cabaret Show Official Facebook


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Hoi An Farm Tour is a half day trip that offers the chance to work like a local farmer. Depending on your tour frame, you may take part in different steps of planting rice such as Preparing the Grain, Paddy Preparation, Planting, Transplanting, Growing, Harvesting. All of these farming activities make up an unique and special tour that will be an unforgettable experience !
Picked up at your hotel in Hoian. Then ride a bicycle to a herb village – a little charming village lies on the edge of Hoi An. It is named after the sweetly scented vegetable. There you can get the wonderful farming life scenery with plenty of vegetables and local farmers hard-working on their own garden.
Then, continue pedaling to Cam Thanh village – it is about 7 hectares, during Vietnamese war, this was a shelter for local people and soldiers. On the way cycling through the rice paddy-field view, the field of corn ,the forest of nipas, the lake shrimp and crab farm … and visit a local family, besides, Experience a day living and working at the village where you will have a chance to discover the daily life of the local farmer. The local guys help you get to know the process to work on the paddy land, following steps of riding a water buffalo, making a paddy land to be smooth, planting a baby rice, harvesting, watering by traditional way, grinding rice, cooking rice….
Have a lunch at the local family.
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Being Pulp Fiction one of my favourite films, I got super excited when I found out about the Pulp Fiction Makeup Collection by Urban Decay! I first saw a picture on Helen Melonlady Instagram and now I just want to buy everything because it looks amazing. I guess I just added more items to my wishlist. But unfortunately this is limited edition.
It consists on a Palette, Glitter Eye Liner, Red Lipstick, Lip Liner and Nail polish.


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Gammon & Grange, P.C.'s motorcycle accident attorneys understand how precious your motorcycle may be to you. The firm makes every effort to get you the compensation you need to restore your bike to its original condition. The firm's lawyers also understand how expensive some of those accessories were, including helmets, leathers and chaps, and make sure they are included in any claim you have.
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The firm is prepared to work on cases involving:
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- Serious injuries, including head trauma
The firm's first priority is you, so the firm's experienced legal team will do everything to take the burden of worrying about your claim away so you can focus on your recovery.
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, please contact a motorcycle accident attorney at Gammon & Grange for a confidential consultation and assistance in obtaining the compensation you deserve. The firm's service is legacy.
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Last January, the government of the historical leader of the KDP party and president of Iraqi Kurdistan since 2005, Masud Barzani, began exporting oil from Iraqi Kurdistan through Turkey, thanks to a recently constructed oil duct, despite opposition from Baghdad.
In practice, Iraqi Kurdistan operates as an independent country, with its own flag and visas, dominated by the peshmergas and maintains good relations with Turkey, the major investor and supplier of oil and other goods.
After the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003, the Kurdish militias of the KDP and PUK parties have established their control over almost all of Iraqi Kurdistan, although excluding Mosul, ethnically mixed, and without regaining Kirkuk – considered by the Kurds to be their historical capital and coveted for its oilfields. Two years later Yalal Talabani was elected president of Iraq and one later the historical leader of the KDP party in the north, Masud Barzani became the president of a Kurdistan recognized by Baghdad as an autonomous region.
The division between the influential zone of the KDP party to the north – with its capital in Erbil – and the PUK to the south – with its center of operations in Sulaimanyia – persists and the tension around Kirkuk remains, manifested by occasional battles. As a result of the Arab Spring, a group of young people took a public square in in Sulaimanyia in February 2011 and demanded political reforms, similar to the Tahrir's encampment in Cairo, denouncing the corruption and nepotism of both the KDP and the PUK; without a doubt, the protest hasn't caught on yet in Erbil, and the commotion in Sulaimanyia was quashed just weeks later.
Masud Barzani, solidly settled in power, has strengthened his ties with Turkey even more than before, and even more by exporting oil from Iraqi Kurdistan through the recently inaugurated oil duct.


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Yes, we do have a REP. We work with Sacred Heart Parish, a few blocks away. We have our classes with Sacred Heart, sharing catechists from both parishes. Classes are in Sacred Heart School 9W and Ann Street.
Our coordinators are Mrs. Lynda Piper and Sister Laura Urbano.
Children attend Sunday Mass at their parish and will make their sacraments in their parish church.
For more information or if you would like to volunteer your services as a catechist, aide or monitor please call the office at 845-561-2589.
We start classes September 18, 19 and 20th
Schedule is as follows Note there is a change from last year.
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This tour is specifically tailored to your needs and wants. Wherever you wish to visit we can organise it for you. Just let us know your exact requirements and we can make it happen. Private transport is also included in this tour.
Examples of where you could visit; Phuket Bars, Phuket Restaurants, Evening Shows e.g. Phuket Fantasea Show, Shopping Malls, Local Markets, Tourist Attractions, Muay Thai Bouts, etc.
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Since you have numerous options to experience free sex in Vancouver in private why do you must pay for it?
Not just men but a lot of women also like to experience hot sex. Horny ladies who are down to fuck in Vancouver may either be found in clubs as well as bars and discreetly online.
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You want to search for casual encounters in Vancouver outside dating sites? Here we have prepared a few local recommendations for you
The best events for casual encounters in Vancouver
- Circle Game
A comedy event to meet people and laugh and drink and see comedy and have a good time with others.
- Bacio Rosso
See a great performance and experience art and culture among people who have similar interests and want to have fun.
- Canvas Unbound Exhibition
See art and experience culture while around other people who want to meet people and do the same thing with friends.
Popular places where you can easily meet single women in Vancouver
- Aquaferry
See the sites and get to places on the waterfront with others who want to explore and see the city with others.
- Vancouver City Tour
See the city as a tourist with other singles and tourists who want to get outdoors and have fun and flirt.
2. Casual Hookup Apps: Why Vancouver Women Seek Sex Here
If perhaps something has changed in recent years, in that case it's the point that more and more males and females are using apps to locate a lover for a loyal relationship or simply casual hookup in Vancouver
In this site, we give you exceptional tricks and also experiences about how exactly you will enjoy a one-night stand or an affair in Vancouver.
People who are just seeking sex would like to use what are referred to as casual dating apps since they help them to look for sex companions for free and also, most significantly, anonymously.
You may even register for free on all the casual dating apps listed here. You don't have to pay anything more besides this. We tried them ourselves.
But why do Vancouver women locate sex online?
Women who register for these sex dating apps have various motives:
There are many people who make a choice of have enjoyment with no commitment because they were earlier in a devoted romantic relationship which went seriously wrong and a few choose to dream wildly just for the purpose of excitement.
All casual dating app users in Vancouver contain one important thing in common: They expect to meet a guy while having enjoyable sex with the man without a financial exchange.
Experiencing a one-night stand, affair, fling or maybe friends with benefits arrangement are generally different motives and also methods of casual sex.
Melody: "I recently got off a romantic relationship that lasted for several years . I'm not willing to accept a new relationship, in spite of this I even now desire for fun. I wish to meet someone on the internet who would make me feel special. And since I don't feel like wasting all of my nights in bars and even discos, I choose sex dating apps to meet the most suitable guys for a one-night stand or possibly an affair" ."
So where's the catch?
As great and as easy as that seems, you need to know that women usually need to be courted. If you really desire for casual sex in Vancouver, you should work slightly harder.
But don't be worried: We're right here to help.
Women who use sex apps don't seek money . But they do enjoy when you hold the door open to them on a night out, help them out of their coat and pay money for your candlelight dinner together.
Show her that you value and adore her, and thus matters are sure to provoke sex.
Test winner in this category: BeNaughty
This site is all about having fun! The extremely versatile possibilities for making contact and the relentless notification system ensure non-stop entertainment.
You'll have fun!
3. Having Sex on the First Date - Will it Work?
Can you really get intimate on the first date?
In principle, that's not a problem in any way. However, it usually depends on how effectively you flirted online and exactly how you behave on the first date.
In case you already talked dirty to one another through online chat, then the relationship is going to continue in that way on your very first date. Otherwise, you need to steadily work up to reach that level.
How to make that happen?
The initial date is mostly about a good first impression. There's nothing wrong with hanging out and having sexual fun together all night when both of you are okay with it.
Now comes the major question - Exactly where to have fun? "Your place, my place"or reserve a hotel room? In some manner, you must sort it out.
But exactly how?
There are several things that you can do to indicate that you would like to move dating to an intimate level. Although asking your date directly could have a pretty good chance of success, you can even covertly inquire her intentions about the next step.
- "Why don't you join me at my place for a drink?"
- "You're really a great lady. Would you like to join me for a nightcap at my place? I would like to tell you something over a glass of vino.
- Could I have the privilege to treat you at my house?"
If for whatever reason you actually feel uncomfortable bringing up this subject or the timing isn't right, you can try unintentionally touching her hand.
When she appears to enjoy it, that's an obvious sign of attraction. Now try touching her shoulder and praise her about how gentle it feels. Does she actually reciprocate your action by putting her hand on you? That's a very good sign.
In this situation, you may get a bit more personal on your touching - KISS HER!
On the other hand, if she does not reciprocate your moves, don't push it any further. Simply arrange a second date in the near future.
Could you hope for sex this time?
Experience indicates that the probability is very high. If she's willing to meet you again, it's very clear she is in the mood for an erotic night.
Erin:" I have to feel comfortable whenever I'm with the person I quite like. We really don't need to have deep philosophic talks, but it's crucial to me that I really like him and that he's groomed and appears just like his images within the sex app. Guys who use super lovely photographs on their profile but looks nothing like that when met face-to-face turns me off completely."
4. Am I Going To Live My Fetish Via Online Sex Dating in Vancouver Online Sex Dating in Vancouver: Would it fulfill my fetish?
But, you have to never forget on important thing...
Make sure that you subscribe to a sex dating site or sex dating app with several active members that suits your exclusive fetish. Only then is it possible to be sure your fetish is going to be represented.
On the most popular Vancouver hookup apps, you'll find various fetish connections from Vancouver who would like to fulfill their fetish. You have an awesome selection for all your fetishes to be satisfied, such as, MILFs, golden showers, plus-size, older females, nylon sex as well as foot fetishes, BDSM etc.
If you provide your fetish beforehand, you may enjoy a fetish sex date just like you enjoy casual hookup on a hookup web site.
5. Is it possible to get enough DTF women for all the men in Vancouver?
Really speaking, men are more and girls are less who are really ready to experience spontaneous sex with males in Vancouver .
But let me share the truth...
Reputable sex sites and sex apps have got a premium section where men and women are nearly the same in number, people who are trying to find casual sex in Vancouver.
What is the reason?
Generally, men and women can join at no cost on all Vancouver hookup apps.
And the good thing is, ladies benefit from premium services and never having to pay anything . Therefore, this means that ladies make use of this app from the beginning because they enjoy using it and continue using it for a longer time
So what about the guys?
Guys can enroll for free anytime but at the start get limited accessibility. They can't work with the full number of features and most likely are not able to see all the profile pictures of registered girls.
Only after males prefer to upgrade their free account to a premium account do they get the same user access like females.
What would that indicate for you actually?
As only a handful of boys who are searching for casual hookups in Vancouver intend to spend on a premium membership (this often will cost you about $1 per day ), they're eliminated as competitors. This generally creates a balanced ratio between women and guys
And the good news is...
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Rivalry in Vancouver sex dating apps is of course big. There are at least 10 males who would like to date a pretty girl.
Keep in mind: There are actually females from the second tier . . . the unnoticed gems. Your chances to sex date such a female are higher and the experience is usually much better as well .
The best hookup apps for casual sex in Vancouver
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This site is all about having fun! The extremely versatile possibilities for making contact and the relentless notification system ensure non-stop entertainment.
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Naughty flirts
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6. Even More Location Tips for Casual Flirts in Vancouver
Other places that our readers have identified as well suited for talking to other singles in Vancouver
- Seaplane Flights
Have an adventure on a plane and see the nature and beauty of the city with friends while having fun and flirting.
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
Have fun and adventure in the outdoors while meeting others who have a sense of adventure and want to have fun.
- Stanley Park
Enjoy sites while walking and having a picnic in the outdoors with others who want to have fun and make friends.
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The unique Canal Parade 2019 will be held on August 3. About 80 lavishly decorated barges aim to get their message on equality across, while many spectators on the banks of the Prinsengracht and Amstel river cheer and celebrate freedom.
This year, Pride Amsterdam will pay particular attention to human rights. Boats of, among others, Amnesty International, Greenpeace and the College of Human Rights were proclaimed this year by the organization as "Pearls of the Parade." The foundation "More than desired" has received the first Support Card. Theme of Pride this year is 'Heroes'.


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If you're a home student planning on studying on a full- or part-time undergraduate course at university this September, you'll need to apply for financial support to determine your eligibility and individual support package. Eligibility for certain elements of support is usually assessed on your household income, so it's important that you apply for assessment well in advance of the course start date so that you are able to plan ahead.
Standard student support arrangements can include loans for fees and living costs and a maintenance grant*. For more information about funding for the 2009/10 academic year, visit the Direct website.
You can apply online for student support at Student Finance Direct or download a form to complete. Further information is available from your Local Authority or by visiting www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk. Through this application you can be assessed for eligibility for tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and a maintenance grant. Many universities also offer a bursary to their students, with each university determining its own policy with regard to how bursary money is allocated to eligible students. You should contact individual institutions to enquire about their particular University Bursary arrangements.
For more information about fees and finance for Birmingham City University courses, please visit our website.
Students from EU countries can find out more about funding by visiting the section about funding for EU students on the Direct.gov.uk website.
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Let's start with the entrance examination for a conservatory
For this kind of audition, you will normally have to play scales, one or two contrasting solo pieces and etudes. Some schools also ask for orchestral passages.
This is your chance to demonstrate your potential. Teachers will choose students depending on whether they think they can do something with you or not and how many places they have available in the class. It's not about being perfect and the most advanced students aren't always the ones getting the spots.
Teachers are looking for students who are not only talented but also confident, smart, well organized, hard working, dedicated and serious. You need to give the panel the impression that you have these qualities when you present yourself. They must not only like your playing, they must also like you. Play musically and take some risks, if something doesn't go well, ask if you can play it again, they want to hear what you can do so they'll give you another chance most of the time. Dress in a smart casual way without overdoing it! Answer all questions confidently without sounding arrogant. In other words, be polite and be yourself. That way, you should leave a good impression and maximize your chances to be accepted in the school.
It's a good idea to take a lesson or two with the teacher before the audition so you can see if you think you can learn something from him/her. Also, if the teacher already knows you and likes you, this will increase your chances.
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Fresh Blood on SNL
Now that Tina Fey is going back to her regular day job and Amy Poehler is off playing mommy, Saturday Night Live has found a couple of new fresh faces to add to the hilarity: Abby Elliott and Michaela Watkins.
Elliott is the daughter of onetime Letterman sidekick Chris Elliott and granddaughter of veteran comic Bob Elliott (of Bob and Ray fame), so you can say she has it in her blood. She recently played at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater — the improv group co-founded by Poehler — as well as trained with Los Angeles's Groundlings Theater, TVGuide.com reports.
Watkins also comes from the Groundlings Theater — as did such past SNLers as Will Ferrell, Phil Hartman and Kristen Wiig. In addition to numerous one-off TV gigs, she enjoyed a three-episode arc on The New Adventures of Old Christine.
The two will make their debut this weekend, when Paul Rudd hosts. Let's give them a warm welcome, shall we?


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Welcome to 2018 A to Z Challenge: I is for Imagine! (Looking for the free cursive printable, just scroll to the bottom)
To imagine is to picture in your own mind — that is way just about everything, yes, everything, begins! Here at Dragon's Eye View we imagine dragons.* And we want to help you imagine them too!
On your website, what do you imagine and help others imagine? Share a link in the comments!
Imagine the little dragon-lovers in your life able to read & write beautiful cursive — and print today's Cursive Wyrm ABC letter i practice page by clicking HERE!
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All those who have been long awaiting the release of the 2011 American Eagle Silver coins by the US Mint can now relax. America's official source of bullion will release the much anticipated 2011 edition tomorrow at noon, with a strict limit of 100 coins per household at the low, low price of...$59.95! Gotta love that physical-paper spread... It is almost as good as the gold-tungsten compression pair trade.
2011 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins Available June 30
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will open sales for the 2011 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin at noon Eastern Time (ET) on June 30, 2011. The coins will be priced at $59.95 each. Orders will be limited to 100 units per household.
The obverse (heads side) of the coin features a rendition of Adolph A. Weinman's Lady Liberty in full stride, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. The reverse (tails side), by former United States Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti, features a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.
The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin contains .999 silver. The one-ounce coin is struck on specially burnished blanks and carries the "W" mint mark, indicating its production at the United States Mint at West Point. Each coin is encapsulated in protective plastic and placed in a blue presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Orders will be accepted at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog/ or at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is also available for purchase through the United States Mint's Online Subscription Program. Customers who enroll in the program can have the American Eagle Silver Proof Coin and other select products automatically billed and shipped as each product becomes available. Visit http://www.usmint.gov/catalog/ for more information about this convenient shopping method.
The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of June 30 2011, at noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.
And in what is probably far more important news, GATA informs us that Utah Senator Mike Lee, has joined two other senators to introduce legislation that would eliminate capital gains from transactions involving gold and silver, "a change that he hopes will encourage a change in the nation's monetary system." The reason: "This bill is an important step towards a stable and sound currency whose value is protected from the Fed's printing press."
Utah Sen. Mike Lee joined with fellow Republicans on Tuesday to introduce legislation that would jettison federal capital gains taxes for gold or silver coins.
Lee's measure would treat gold or silver coins the same as regular U.S. currency in transactions, a change that he hopes will encourage a change in the nation's monetary system.
Utah was the first state in the nation to make gold or silver coins legal tender for transactions and removed any state capital gains taxes. Twelve other states have made or are considering such a move.
Lee noted that the U.S. dollar has lost about 98 percent of its value since the Federal Reserve was created in 1913.
"This bill is an important step towards a stable and sound currency whose value is protected from the Fed's printing press," Lee said.
Lee co-sponsored the legislation with Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Good luck with that. And some words of advice to Senator Lee: stay away from rapidly moving objects and swimming pools.


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3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cut into cubes
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar, divided
Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sour cream. Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and knead until dough holds together.
Flatten dough into a 8 x 6-inch rectangle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2-1/2 hours or overnight. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar onto work surface. Divide dough in half. Wrap half of the dough in plastic wrap and return to refrigerator.
Roll the remaining half of dough out on the sugared surface to form a 14-inch square. Using side of hand, make an indentation down center of dough. Starting at one side, tightly roll dough until it reaches indentation. Repeat with other side, incorporating as much sugar as possible into dough. Wrap roll tightly in plastic wrap and stand up inside a tall drinking glass to keep from flattening on the refrigerator shelf. Repeat with second half of dough and remaining sugar. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 weeks.
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. With serrated knife, cut rolls crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices. Return rolls to refrigerator if the dough becomes too soft to slice. Place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes; carefully turn cookies over and bake 5 minutes longer or until sugar has caramelized and cookies are deep golden. Let cookies remain on cookie sheet on wire rack 1 minute to cool slightly. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Miley in Tennessee, origanily Jun 13, 2007
Would make this again.
I baked this for a concert one time for my crew members and they scarfed it down. i only got to try one but it was better then a one inch snow day in the middle of November!! 3 stars
A cookie baker in doesnt matter Jun 12, 2006
Would not make this again.
it tasted bad
A cookie baker in North Carolina Jan 4, 2005
Would make this again.
I tryed making these after returning from Mexico - where they are packaged and sold. It takes a long time, and the result is not always what one would expect - they are dificult, but if you have the patient and time to do it 100% correctly the result is very pleasing!!! 3 stars
A cookie baker in king city ontario Nov 18, 2003
Would not make this again.
Cookies turned out okay but too much work for the result you get. 3 stars
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March 8th is International Women's Day. This focal point for women's rights, which began shortly after the turn of the century and was supported by the United Nations beginning in 1975, has gained momentum year after year.
We think it must gain even more.
A day to celebrate women is a key step in this path. So, what if we celebrated for more than one day? What if we made March, in its entirety, for women?
This month, we can walk for gender equality, we can sign in support of gender equality, and most importantly, we can speak up for gender equality. All month CARE will share insights from our staff, from our partners, and from the women and girls who design their own futures with CARE's support. Please take the time to understand and amplify their voices. It's the only way to the future so many women deserve.
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The sports shooting aid is breaking into the German market.
Sports Technologies company FOCUSD has created TRACE, a gadget designed for shooters to track their training process, analyze the performance and improve their technique.
Since attending Buildit's programme in spring 2016, their team has increased to 7 specialists, devoted to engineering and business development. They've just come back from the German National Shooting Championships, which attracts more than 4000 competitive sports shooters. Several TRACE devices were sold onsite and with Germany being one of their main markets, generated lots of positive feedback.
TRACE is mounted on a gun and records every finest movement which is imperceptible to the naked eye of a coach or athlete himself. The setup process is as simple as "Mount - Connect - Fire!": team behind the product features masters of the sport and aims to make the training process completely hassle-free, so that athlete would focus on their performance. Shooting is not only an arms race, but is also a game of psychology - athletes must keep the head cold, a frigid grip and achieve the ultimate concentration while executing the shot.
While being extremely underrated, target shooting boasts pulling 10 billion US dollars out from the pockets of enthusiasts, and that is only in United States!
Based in Riga, Latvia, FOCUSD is known as an active ambassador for the emerging sports technologies market in the Baltic startup scene. They are already boosting the performance of 30+ happy shooting athletes in Germany, Great Britain, USA and other countries all over the world, and are currently looking for seed investment.


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A number of studies have spotted a worrisome trend: although the number of scientific journals and articles published is increasing each year, the rate of papers being retracted as invalid is increasing even faster. Some of these are being retracted due to obvious ethical lapses—fraudulent data or plagiarism—but some past studies have suggested errors and technical problems were the cause of the majority of problems.
A new analysis, released by PNAS, shows this rosy picture probably isn't true. Researchers like to portray their retractions as being the result of errors, but a lot of these same papers turn out to be fraudulent when fully investigated. If there's any good news here, it's that a limited number of labs 38, to be exact are responsible for a third of the fraudulent papers that end up being retracted.
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Jesus said "Let the children come to me" We live and learn and love in His way.
At Holy Family we believe a first class education in English will teach pupils to speak and write fluently so that they can communicate their ideas and feelings to others and through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. At Holy Family we teach the skills of language which are essential to participating fully as a member of society.
The central aim for English at Holy Family is to promote high standards of literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the written and spoken word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. Our curriculum for English aims to ensure that all pupils:


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Fair Housing: CERA USA
CERA is unique in Canada as an organization devoted to challenging housing discrimination. South of the boarder, the landscape is very different.
In an April issue of the New Yorker magazine, there was a full page colour ad showing a "for rent" sign in front of an apartment building followed by the words, "No Kids, No Blacks, No Latinos". The tagline was, "Discrimination is rarely this obvious, but it is just as real. Just as illegal." The New Yorker is a major US magazine and ad space does not come cheap. Who had the resources and wherewithal to create and place this ad? – the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Fair Housing Alliance.
There are over 100 fair housing organizations and councils across the United States, each with a mandate similar to CERA's: promoting equality and non-discrimination in housing. Add to this the National Fair Housing Alliance, a consortium of fair housing organizations and state and local civil rights organizations, and the Fair Housing Advocate, an online journal devoted to housing discrimination, and you have a shockingly "un-Canadian" approach to promoting housing equality.
Fair housing organizations in the US developed out of the national Fair Housing Act – human rights legislation that specifically targets housing discrimination – and frequently receive federal government funding through HUD and its Fair Housing Initiatives program.
Canada, on the other hand, has no human rights legislation focused on housing discrimination. Instead, housing issues get lost among employment and services- related protections in provincial and territorial human rights laws. There are also no federal or provincial funding programs that target initiatives promoting housing equality. CERA, the only Canadian organization with a mandate focused on challenging housing discrimination, has no stable funding and, in fact, receives absolutely no funds to provide legal services to equality seeking individuals.
It should not be surprising then that discrimination remains "under the radar" and neglected in Canada, despite substantial research demonstrating its seriousness (see CERA's recent report, Sorry, It's Rented: Measuring Discrimination in Toronto's Rental Housing Market).
Fair Housing. Canada has a lot to learn.


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After the release of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, critics took a much closer look at the music biopics that take up the cinematic landscape. Many pictures that focus on music greats follow the same formula, beat-by-beat, and that lack of creativity in a genre about genius is difficult to tolerate. In kind, filmmakers have upped their game in telling the stories that make up the legend of these musicians. Too often, these films end up treating the central figures as gilded heroes, whose weaknesses with drugs and other exotic substances are more exciting to depict instead of the passion and talent that made them iconic to begin with. For the benefit of the audience and its subject, director Robert Budreau avoids that blunder with Born to Be Blue, a biopic of Chet Baker. He's also wise enough to set the scope to a much more manageable period of months rather than compressing Baker's entire life into 120 minutes.
Encompassing any subject's entire life leaves no room to explore the minute details that leave a permanent etching on the soul. Like a crestfallen son who gifts an album to his father, only to have his father respond "Why did you have to sing like a girl," Ethan Hawke specializes in distilling masculinity and vulnerability together as evidenced by previous roles like Training Day, but Chet Baker is the actor's showcase that Hawke is rarely provided as a regular in genre fare. Hawke forgoes Oscar-bait grandstanding in lieu of minimalist affectation, and in doing so, he creates a much more natural portrayal.
Born to Be Blue chooses to study Baker after a savage beating leaves his career in limbo. With his teeth gone, the musician must teach himself to play again with dentures. Surprisingly, forming an embouchure (the pursed-lip technique) around his dentures proves a tortuous experience, and the bloody effort only proves how badly Baker needs the spotlight. He manages to reteach himself for the sake of his career, but his lifelong battle with heroin flares up as soon as the unbearable pain kicks in. Budreau is smart enough to illuminate the non-existent divide between the master performer and the man who sticks a needle in his arms, as Baker knows that he needs to stay clean to keep working, but only heroin can numb the pain.
Budreau, who writes the screenplay as well, doesn't make any claims to fidelity but explores the essence of what made Baker so captivating. The writer/director blends fact and fiction by framing flashbacks through a black-and-white biopic. This picture-within-a-picture features Jane (Carmen Ejogo), an amalgamation of several women prominent in Baker's life. Jane is no mere window dressing that only comes around to lecture Chet when he is in the wrong. She tackles her own hardships as a black actress trying to make it in Hollywood, which makes Baker's dismissal of her ambitions all the crueler, considering her help was crucial to his own comeback. Her wonderment of how a crude man could make such romantic music is a thought shared by the audience.
Born to Be Blue is not uncritical of the fact that Baker, a white man, derived so much more attention than his black peers in the jazz community. A famous face of the 50s, Baker led the West Coast jazz scene, but by the 60s he was largely washed up. Hawke plays that failure as deeply personal and one that he is most embarrassed about. Setting a majority of the film in the decade's last few years makes the pivotal Birdland performances as tense as any big-budget climax. Born to Be Blue doesn't promise to be a 100 percent true account of Chet Baker's life, but in doing so, Budreau and Hawke create an account that proves entertaining for fans new to Baker and lifelong jazz aficionados.
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Categories: 2016 Film Reviews, Featured, Film Reviews


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Donatello Doors – Wrought Iron Doors
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Managed to sort of stick to my meal plan last week, but as it was my first week on Weight Watchers I did stray a little and experiment with things. I do like to allow myself flexibility from the plan, as sometimes you just don't fancy what you thought you would, or you get invited to a friends house, or you see a picture of someones dinner on twitter and get inspired! The point of this plan is to give me a guideline of what I have in the house, and what I can make out of it!
This week I am back to just planning my evening meals, I'll be doing my usual porridge for breakfast, and then experimenting with different lunches, which I will blog about separately. So now onto the plan...
MondayI will be tweeting and instagramming my meals using the #WWfooddiary hashtag, as will my fellow ambassadors, so if you need a bit of inspiration, check it out. I have entered my meal plan into Mrs M's linky.
Chicken filo pie, veggies and gravy. 11pp
Cheeky carbonara. 10pp
I am off to a friends house so we are doing a "sort-yourself out" night. I will either eat out or make a quick veggie pasta.
Chilli beef enchiladas and salad. 12pp
Sausages and mash with carrots and gravy. 11pp


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Well this weekend was full of wedding events! On Saturday morning, I went to my cousin's bridal shower and that evening I went to an engagement party for some of the sweetest friends.
The bridal shower was at a local boutique type restaurant and the brunch was amazing. We had hash browns with meat and cheese mixed in that tasted delicious, fruit, and mimosas (the best part)! My cousin looked adorable and received some great gifts!
For the engagement party, we ate at a local steakhouse. Of course, I ordered chicken fried steak, my favorite! The brides best friend decorated the tables with mason jars, yellow Gerber daisies, sunflowers, and pictures of the couple. During the middle of the party, the couple stood up and told their engagement story. I thought this was a good idea, and one day I hope to do this at my engagement party. The party was so pretty, and we had such a great time!
I wore this outfit to the bridal shower and changed into something a little more casual for the engagement party. I love the fun leopard print on this dress! It has cute ruffled details on the bodice and a small cut out on the back. It is great for going to an even that is a little nicer but can also be worn out with friends!
I got this Cachè purse as a Christmas present from my parents, and I just love all the rhinestones on it! What girl doesn't love to add a little shine to their lives?
This is my baby Gus! He just turned 7 months old, and he has stolen my heart! He is very smart and extremely hyper. My boyfriend and I are training him to become a hunting dog. We will see how that goes!


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Did you see the article in the Moravian Magazine (April/May 2016 Issue) on #MoravianServies? On March 1, 2016, we challenged everyone to find 559 pictures of people serving others and tag then as #MoravianServies in honor of the 559th anniversary of the founding of the Moravian Church (Unitas Fratrum). With everyone's help, we shattered that goal (and … Continue reading MCWW Article – #MoravianServies Day 2016
On September 16th, 275 years ago(!), Jesus accepted the invitation (through the use of the lot) to be Chief Elder of the Moravian Church. After 58 days (Nov. 13), this was made publicly known across the Church. What does Christ as Chief Elder mean for each of us today? MCWW's gonna dive into that every #MoravianMondays … Continue reading #MoravianMondays
Moravian Essentials
In Essentials Unity. In Non-Essentials Liberty. In All Things Love. These phrases are often described as the Moravian Motto. This lends itself to the question, "What is an Essential?" Below is a talk given by Professor Craig Atwood on this very topic. He brings in the historical understanding of Essentials that take us from the … Continue reading Moravian Essentials
100 Seconds on the Common Ground Community Cafe
Moravian Church Without Walls continues its "100 Seconds on..." video series with Rev. Eileen Edwards sharing a bit about the work of the Common Ground Community Cafe in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Check out there website: http://www.commongroundcommunitycafe.org to see more information on this great new place of community. Common Ground Community Cafe is a volunteer staffed … Continue reading 100 Seconds on the Common Ground Community Cafe
100 Seconds on The Moravian Worldwide Unity
How well do you know the Moravian World? Did you know that if you are a member of a Moravian Church you are part of one of the 43 parts of the Moravian World! Check out this video and in less than 2 minutes you will find out just a bit about all 43! Thanks to … Continue reading 100 Seconds on The Moravian Worldwide Unity
Millennials in the church… or not
An article titled "Why millennials are leaving the church" was shared with me on Facebook recently, and presented some ideas on why millennials are leaving the church, and how the church may not be asking the right questions to get them coming back. In the article the author describes how she will give presentations outlining her … Continue reading Millennials in the church… or not
A Sign of the Spirit
Every four years in the Northern and Southern Province there is a gathering of representatives from all the congregations of that province, and they come together to discern the Spirit's leading in the direction and governance of the church. The 2014 Synod of the Southern Province of the Moravian Church in North America ends today. It … Continue reading A Sign of the Spirit
One Year Anniversary!
Can you believe it? March 20, 2014 marks the one year anniversary of our first Google Hangout as a part of the ministry of the Moravian Church Without Walls (MCWW). We did it, and we looked good while we did. Check out these photos for proof. We played pictionary. We considered the cross over between … Continue reading One Year Anniversary!