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|Guitar Legends was a concert held over five nights, from October 15 to October 19, 1991, in Seville, Spain, with the aim of positioning the city as an entertainment destination to draw support for Expo '92 beginning the following April.The event featured 27 top guitarists, including BB King, Brian May, George Benson, Joe Walsh, Keith Richards, Les Paul, Robbie Robertson, Robert Cray, Roger Waters, Albert Collins, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. The vocalists included Rickie Lee Jones, Bob Dylan and Joe Cocker.
..what a FANTASTIC version of "Answer Me"!
Auditorio de la Cartuja
Seville, Spain
17 October 1991
Leyendas de la Guitarra
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We were called by Police about reports of a scrambler stuck on Buckbarrow. Fortunately the team were training in the area and quickly on scene. The scrambler was located and then roped back down to safe ground.
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Incident started at 18:33 and ended at 21:27 making 2.9 hrs in total. There were 22 Wasdale team members involved and the incident occured at NY 136 078 (604m). Total man hours: 64

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Kevin Kermes: Alright Olivia, I know that after listening to a lot of "experts" out there, we hear a ton of bad career advice, and working with more than 15,000 clients, what's some of the conventional job search advice that you've seen lead to failure?
Olivia Gamber: There's a lot, but the biggest one I think that I hear time and time again, and I'm still surprised that people are giving this advice is, to focus on keywords on the resume. This one drives me crazy because it's essentially focusing on the resume, which we'll get to later as to why that's where you shouldn't be focusing, but ultimately, you're writing a resume for a machine. And an applicant tracking system. And essentially focusing on pushing yourself into, in your message, into a system that lumps you in with everybody else and positions you as a commodity.
That's the biggest one. What other ones can you think of that you-
Kevin Kermes: Yeah so one that absolutely breaks my heart and drives me batty is, and you see this on LinkedIn all the time, it's making sure people know you're looking for a job. You know, "currently seeking other opportunities".
Olivia Gamber: Yes.
Kevin Kermes: Number one, there's no point of leverage there, because there's no value for anybody else. Nobody cares if you're looking for a job. Nobody's going to hire you because you're looking for a job. They're going to hire you because you're exceptionally good at what you do. That's what you've got to lead with. I know you've got to have more. I know there are plenty more.
Olivia Gamber: Right now the big thing is LinkedIn, and optimizing your LinkedIn profile, and making sure that you've got every, that you spend hours and hours on your LinkedIn profile, and the bottom line is, that's great, but it does adopt the belief that "build it and they will come". Like once you have this phenomenal, amazing profile, it's just going to open the floodgates of recruiters blowing up your phone, but at the end of the day, it's still a passive approach, and LinkedIn is a tool, and it's a platform to get your message out there, but if you're simply just optimizing your profile, that's just more … You're still sitting back and waiting, and you're not taking control, and proactively, strategically getting your message out there.
Kevin Kermes: Yeah. And it doesn't leverage the most powerful thing that LinkedIn is trying to do, which is to be an informational and news source from a platform standpoint, and you're just waiting for people to come to you. And I mean you wrap all this up, what we talked about in terms of the difference between positioning yourself as a commodity, and standing out. Activity versus productivity. And that's why a lot of this may seem like practical advice, it's tactical, it's passive and it's not connecting with people who then can become your advocates, and it's not connecting with people around what their biggest pains are, which, oh by the way, is exactly why they're going to go get more money to pay you above market.
Olivia Gamber: So yes, and we go into this process that we recommend in the book, so if you haven't already, download that below. And if you already have the book, please share this, get this out to more people who you think could benefit this, and go ahead and click and share social media, Facebook, or forward this on to somebody you know that could value from it.


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Did you ever have questions of a legal concern or feel the need for legal advice on Second Life? Were you aware that there is legal help available to residents of Second Life?
Most of us never consider seeking a lawyer. We conduct business and acquire possessions and land, create products, sell them, produce works of art, literature and music, and most of us never run into any conflict. What if you do? Where can you turn for advice and resolution?
Justitia Virtual Legal Resource Village is where you can turn for all types of legal advice and assistance on Second Life. Justitia is devoted to helping the residents of Second Life.
It may interest you to know you can also obtain legal counsel for real life legal matters from the lawyers of Justitia. Yes, they are real lawyers!
In order to be a lawyer on second life, they must first belong to the Second Life Bar Association, be verified to be in good standing and licensed to practice in their state and country of origin.
The Second Life Bar Association's Mission Statement is as follows:
1) educate the public and profession concerning legal issues arising from the Second Life virtual world.
2) study the legal, business, and technical implications of the 3D internet , including virtual worlds,, and the Second Life virtual world in particular.
3) offer our members opportunities to meet and discuss the association's interests with professionals from around the world.
4) promote justice, professional excellence, and the rule of law in Second Life.
The Justitia Virtual Legal Resource sim is set up to help fulfill the goals outlined in their mission statement.
When you first visit the sim, you notice rows of lawyer's offices and one large building. Each of the offices belongs to a lawyer who has a mailbox to contact them. The offices are professional in appearance with the lawyer's credentials mounted on the walls. Some of these offices state on the front of them the area of law that this lawyer specializes in.
The large centralized building on the sim is the home of the SLBA. Found on the lower level of the building is a learning center, a recreation room, a directory, the SLBA's mission statement and a large SLBA primer of "Copyright, the DMCA(Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and Second Life".
On the upper level is a conference room and library. You may also contact a lawyer from the learning centre in the SLBA building as well as the SLBA via a mailbox located at the front door.
Further along on the main street of the sim, is the auditorium also known as the moot court. True to form, it is set up like a courtroom.
While investigating the offices, I met one of the lawyers, Hector R. Cupril JR. esquire. He practices law on Second Life and in the real world in the State of Florida, U.S.A. Hector is a congenial and friendly person who graciously offered to give me a tour of the sim and allow me to interview him.
I had many questions regarding the legal processes on Second Life. When we talk about law in Second Life, we are speaking of the laws of the United States of America.
When you originally logged in to Second Life, you must agree to be governed by those laws under the Terms of Use. These laws include treaties made between the United States and other countries and territories as well.
I asked Hector how long legal services have been available to residents. Hector replied, "The Second Life Bar Association was launched in 2006. I am a third generation RL lawyer, licensed to practice in Florida, USA and with over 10 years worth experience in RL".
It is interesting to note that legal services began pretty well at the inception of economic opportunities in Second Life along with an extreme growth in popularity in the years 2005 and 2006.
I asked Hector how the services offered on the Justitia sim can assist avatars that have concerns regarding their rights on Second Life.
Hector said, " We help people with day to day problems in RL and SL. Such as contacting a vendor who is not honoring a warranty (or defending a vendor against an unlawful warranty claim).
Other circumstances can be such as feeling like you are without hope after being banned from a club/sim without an opportunity to be heard by the owner of the sim (or defending the actions of an owner of a sim for banning someone).
The worst case scenario being one where an AV is banned from public land such as the Blake Seas, which is composed of many sims, without being able to contest (or the manager justify) the specific ban".
What is surprising to learn about the services offered by Justitia is assistance for real life legal matters can be addressed as well. As Hector explained, "My services cover RL services throughout the State of Florida, United States and SL services worldwide. If it is an issue where I am not licensed to practice law in that Country or State, I will find a referral source for the potential client and contact information for them to contact a lawyer who is licensed to practice law in that State or Country. I have referred RL cases to other lawyers who practice in the areas of Intellectual Property.
Part of the SLBA's mission statement is to "educate people and the profession concerning legal issues arising from the Second Life Virtual world".
I asked Hector In what ways does he accomplish this. Hector replied, "Most people will never need a lawyer in their lives. Here in Justitia, however, we offer lectures free of charge for you to avoid having to pay for a lawyer's advice. The question that you have to ask yourselves is do you want to avoid being sued or what are the consequences of your actions regarding a potential problem in RL or SL (are you in a position to lose a lot of money or profit--questions that need to be asked before hiring an attorney). If you want answers to these questions, then you should contact a lawyer or at least come to the free lectures held at Justitia through the SL Bar Association".
I asked him what the most memorable case he worked on in the realm of SL. Hector stated, "Mediation between a club owner and a patron. After a ban, and my involvement, the patron was allowed back in the club".
I asked him what the most memorable case he worked on in the realm of SL. Hector stated, "Mediation between a club owner and a patron. After a ban, and my involvement, the patron was allowed back in the club".
Lawyers are incredibly busy people most of the time. They often deal with difficult and complex issues. It makes one wonder why a lawyer would use their professional knowledge and expertise to come to the virtual world to help people.
I put this question to Hector and this is how he responded, "This is the equivalent of 3D Chat where a virtual world can take real meaning and memories can be made. Linden Labs allows us to create a world and what you create is yours, subject to Linden Labs Terms of Service. I facilitate you having a pleasant experience in this world, by giving you sound advice. The virtual worlds allow me to work from my desk at home, if necessary. It allows me to mentor other lawyers or for lawyers to mentor me. Also, as a solo practitioner in RL, it allows me to collaborate with other lawyers.
There is no doubt that the virtual world of Second Life and other virtual worlds has changed the way that law is practiced to some extent. Because of the existence of virtual worlds there is also a need to have law and order, as many virtual issues may have a resounding effect in the real world".
I asked Hector where he saw the progress of law and justice heading in the virtual worlds of the future. Hector said, "I see the profession as a mobile one, and it is ever changing, more demanding and competitive than when my grandpa was practicing law in 1947. On the other hand, it is now a profession where the potential client and consumer of legal services will not have to wait in a lobby for a lawyer to provide them with sound legal advice. After their request, we, the lawyers, will come to you the client when you need us".
As a citizen of the Second Life world it is comforting to know as I as go about my daily business that I have legal rights as well as responsibilities. For residents considering starting a business or for those creating products to sell on the market or producing works of art, it is important that they are aware of their rights and protect their investments.
If you find yourself in conflict and aren't sure what to do, don't lose hope or wallow in confusion. It would be well worth your time to visit Justitia Virtual Legal Resource Village and explore your options. There are many lawyers with a vast array of experience, like Hector R. Cuprill JR. esquire, who are more than willing to share their expertise in law with you. It costs nothing to talk with them to determine if you need assistance. You can also attend one of the conferences for information. The work the SLBA is involved in not only helps the virtual world as it exists now, but will benefit the evolving virtual worlds in the future.
Hector R. Cupril JR. Attorney At Law
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New York, I Love You. XXOO
The time has come to publish my final post as an East Coaster. My adventure back to Los Angeles begins tomorrow and I could not be more excited for this fresh start.
New York is home to so many magical memories for me. From cool jobs, fun photo shoots, wild nights, to romantic dates, I can honestly say I'm leaving New York with experiences only some are lucky enough to have in their lifetime. I can't imagine my life without living in New York to shape who I am. I had the opportunity to learn and grow in the city known as "the greatest in the world," and for that I am thankful.
As I go off to LA, I have many goals to accomplish. The thrill of this journey is the uncertainty of how I will make them happen. The only thing I know for sure, is that I will not fail.
As I mentioned in my last post, this is my year to shine and become even more proactive about changing the lives of transgender people. I feel that I now more than ever I have a responsibility to continue to pave the way for every trans person to come.
I will fight for our rights, and help the American education system to implement a more well rounded sexual education curriculum for our youth. Unvoiced topics such as the gender and sexuality spectrum, rape culture, being comfortable in one's own skin, and overall respect for different lifestyles is what I aim to bring into our schools. We cannot rely on all parents to take the time to teach these crucial subject matters to our children. It is time to become progressive about making this change.
I will do whatever it takes to make sure transgender children transition more comfortably, and have a true leader to look up to and follow in their footsteps. I know I am capable of these things, but how they come into fruition will be an adventure of its own.
Like the title of the last episode of Gossip Girl, "New York, I Love You," but I'm ready for something different… and better weather.
Mom, I'm going to miss you more than I can put into words. Thank you for everything. I love you.
To all my friends on the East Coast, thank you for supporting me, loving me, and experiencing with me all that NYC has to offer. I will miss you, and you're welcome for giving you a reason to visit the "Best Coast."
Watch out LA, there's a new girl in town.
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Friday, February 10, 2017
Hey, Hold My Beer: 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van
It looks like a mean machine when you get to the specs -- small block Chevy V8, turbohydramatic 350 transmission, 9-inch Ford rear end -- standard stuff...but take a look out back.
Yeah...this isn't your average mildly modified Astro Van -- this is a beast with a monster tub.
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- BarbaraPaddlesFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:23 AM
'55 Mothers' Worry.ReplyDelete
couldn't quite visualize what was going on here from these photos nor any in the CL ad - would it be approximately this? (not the same van, obviously)ReplyDelete
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If that thing could go around a corner without falling over I'd be all over it. Surprisingly nice interior too.ReplyDelete
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Mold removal products are an important part of keeping your home not only clean but also safe. Mold and other contaminants can cause a wide variety of health problems which we'll talk about in more detail in this guide.
It can also cause severe damage to the structure of your home. So no matter who you are, you don't want mold in your home. And the sooner you can catch the problem, the easier it will be to deal with.
But with all the different products out there, it can be difficult to know exactly what you should be buying. So we've put this guide together to help you make the best shopping decisions.
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There are many symptoms that could be a sign of seasonal mold allergy or a mold infestation in your home. Here are a few of the most common ones:
The symptoms above can be caused by many different conditions but if you are feeling all or many of them at once, it could be because you have mold in your home. Moreover, the risk of mold causing asthma is also very high especially when the black mold has been present in your home for a long time.
In addition to watching for the above symptoms in yourself and your children, you should also watch for signs of mold allergy in your pets. Mold allergy in dogs is usually associated with the following symptoms:
You should also check for the same mold allergy symptoms in cats. Given the kinds of problems that a mold infestation can cause, you will be surprised at just how much more invigorated, alert, and energized you will feel the moment you eliminate mold from your home. Finding and getting rid of black mold is one of the best things you can do for your health!
As soon as you have gotten rid of mold in your home and taken steps to keep the air quality high and prevent mold from coming back, you will likely notice the following changes:
So while it is true that no single one of these symptoms is necessarily life threatening, being in a near constant state of low energy, poor breathing, and frequent headaches can take its toll on your quality of life.
By simply improving the air quality in your home and staying on top of any mold attacks, you can enjoy a dramatic improvement in your overall well-being which could be exactly the boost you need to accomplish all that you want to accomplish and live the life that you really want to live!
The best way to keep your home safe is to be alert to the signs of a mold problem and to take steps to prevent them.
Regularly testing and looking for signs of mold, using an air purifier to filter out mold spores before they enter your lungs or start growing mold patches in your home, and cleaning mold stains as soon as you find them are the 3 keys to keeping a clean and healthy home. Let's take a closer look at each of those steps:
The products below will all help you effectively monitor and eliminate mold in your home. We have provided a range of products including mold testing kits, air purifiers, and mold-killing sprays which will help you both kill mold growth at its source, prevent mold from spreading throughout your home, and allow you to catch any budding new mold growths before they become a serious threat to your home and your health!
Below you will find a variety of different products that help you with mold in your home. The selection includes 2 home testing kits, 2 air purifiers and filters, and a powerful mold killing spray.
Once you know you've got a mold problem, it is time to start taking action to get rid of it. Air filters can be a great tool for improving air quality but ultimately, you want to minimize the amount of mold that can be contaminating your air. For that, you need a powerful mold remover. This spray from Home Armor is a great weapon against surface mold spots and other minor mold patches.
This Home Armor mold remover is one of the best shower mold removal products you are going to find. It is super powerful and as easy to use as any other cleaning product! Check out the key specs below:
Home Armor mildew remover is really the ideal cleaner for those parts of your home that are most prone to mold and mildew. And it is so easy to use.
The powerful bleach immediately kills and dissolves the mold and mildew stain so that all you've got to do is wipe it away—no vigorous scrubbing needed!
This is a great product but it is important that your expectations are what they should be. This is not going to remove deeply embedded mold patches or mold and mildew that have rotted through your walls.
This is only intended for getting rid of the surface stains. If you catch the problem early enough, you may not need anything more than to remove the surface stains. However, if the mold is growing behind your walls, you need to bring out the big guns. And this is not going to solve the deeper problem.
For what it is, it is a fantastic product. We definitely recommend having at least one bottle of this on hand at all times so that you can tackle smaller mold and mildew problems before they get out of hand. Combine this with a great air filter and you can prevent your home from ever having a serious mold problem!
If you've never used an air purifier before, you might not even realize how much your energy levels and breathing are being affected by the air quality in your home. This air purifying bag from Moso is an affordable solution for poor air quality in the home.
This is more effective than you might imagine just from looking at it. Check out the key specs in our quick Moso natural air purifying bag review below:
This is an all-natural air purifier. The moso natural air purifying bag works because of the Moso natural bamboo charcoal it contains. Basically, each piece of charcoal is like a sponge that absorbs all the bad gunk in your air.
And it can continue to do this for up to 2 years. All you have to do is take it outside once per month to let it sit in the sun for an hour. This will reactivate it so that it continues to absorb at the same rate.
While this is a wonderful all natural air purifier, it can only do so much. This is more intended for small spaces: cupboards, closets, cars, bathrooms, and so on.
If you want something that will purify the air in a larger space like a bedroom or living room, you will either need a bunch of these bags or you will need an air filter.
While this is not a cure all and it certainly isn't up to the task of purifying the air of a whole house, it is great for those nooks and crannies and smaller spaces that aren't really big enough to warrant using an electric air filter but still need some improvement in air quality.
Plus they are cheap enough that you can easily just toss one in your car, keep one in the cupboard with your dried goods, and so on. It's the perfect solution for those little problems!
The first step toward improved health and safety at home is getting a great mold test to find out just what is in the air you are breathing. This mold test from the Mold Inspection Network is a great option. Learn more about it below.
There are a lot of DIY mold test kits on the market but not all of them are of the same quality. Check out the key specs of this mold testing kit below:
Basically, this kit gives you the precision and detail of a professional inspection for the price of a home testing kit. Not only do you get a detailed report of exactly what is in the air you are breathing, you also get to talk to a real expert so you can better understand exactly what that report means.
They can also advise you on what your best options are based on your results, suggesting what the best product for mold and mildew removal is in your own unique case.
It is important to note that there are cheaper DIY testing kits out there. So if you really just need a quick, cheap test, this one might seem too pricey.
However, the kit does come with 3 separate tests so you can test multiple areas of the home. Other kits offering the same high level of quality as these tests are sold as individual tests for about the same as you are spending to get this set of 3.
This is really a great deal when you consider that you are getting 3 tests and for each one, you get professional lab results and consultation. So even though it is a little pricier than some of the other home testing kits, the added value more than makes up for it!
Protect your health and help manage certain health conditions by making sure your air is purified and free of spores and allergens. This GermGuardian filter is a great example of what you can expect from a home air filter.
There are a lot of great things you could say in a GermGuardian AC4825 review. Check out the key specs below:
This is a fantastic device. It maximizes its efficiency by attacking contaminants via two different means—the HEPA filter and the UV-C light technology. It's the perfect size for a medium room up to 150 square feet.
There are 2 things worth mentioning about this. First of all, you are highly recommended to stick with GermGuardian brand parts when you replace things like the filter or other parts of the device.
This can be annoying if you are tempted to buy off-brand replacement parts that are cheaper. The second thing is that there have been some noise complaints. Right after you set it up, it will make some mechanical noises. But these noises die down and disappear after regular use.
The GermGuardian AC4825 is a wonderful and super effective all in one air filter. It uses both a HEPA filter and UV-C light to effectively remove nearly every contaminate from the air in your home so that what you are breathing is pure, invigorating air. You will notice the difference immediately!
This test from Healthful Home is one of the best mold test kits out there because it not only detects mold even before you can see it, it also specifically identifies what kind it is. Check out the key specs below:
The key advantages here are that it is so highly sensitive even to small or hidden patches of mold and that it is so precise in detecting exactly what kind of mold or allergen is in your own.
With this test, you will know exactly what is in your home. And from there, you'll know exactly what will be the best mold killer to handle your particular varieties of mold.
In order to get this kind of precision and sensitivity in a home test kit, you will have to be prepared to spend a little more than you might want to.
It might feel like a lot of money for 2 small test strips and a swab. But it is cheaper than an inspector and it gives you the information you need to keep your home safe.
This is a fantastic and highly accurate DIY mold test kit that will help you figure out exactly what is in your home so that you can waste no time finding the best solution to your problem. If you can overlook the price, you will be rewarded with peace of mind and preparedness!
There are mold removal products at just about every price range. But for the best results, we recommend first investing in a quality testing kit that can tell you exactly what kind of mold or allergens you are dealing with. And then, once you know exactly what you are dealing with, you can choose the best mold removal product for dealing with your particular problem.
If you've just got a problem with air quality, a good air filter would do the trick. That can also help prevent the spread of mold because it takes out the spores before they have a chance to land on a surface and start to cultivate yet another mold patch.
If you've got serious mold damage taking over part of your wall, you'll need more than an air filter because you have to actually remove the source of the mold.
Whatever it is you need, this is one of those problems you want to take care of as soon as possible. It can make a real difference to your overall health and well-being. So get yourself a mold testing kit and figure out what you need to do to make your home a safer and healthier place to be!


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Right now I'm working on a piece for MatadorNetwork about the Lansing, NC area. They asked me for a "story" about my neck of the woods, and Lansing was it. It's a teeny town (population: 108) that must be at the vortex of some wormhole. It has heart. It has pull. It has that pioneer spirit that beckons to people.
It also has alpacas.
The story is likely going to be full of the most interesting people of the town taking guesses about this wormhole theory. Why they came there, what gave them their energy, and how it seems to foster a lack of conformity and new, ahead-of-the-curve ideas without even trying. It's also going to be full of photos by Megan Deitz, who was kind enough to get wrapped into my hare-brained idea and put her name behind the visuals.
On our trek back and forth over the Appalachians in pursuit of this story, one of the places we stopped was Landmark Farm, an 18-acre farm outside of Lansing dotted with just-sheered alpacas. While I got the down-low from Ralph and Rachelle, two people I'm now convinced have dream careers, Megan got to poke her nose around the alpaca pen and make a few new friends. The farm has 9 of the 20-some varieties of alpacas (though 15 alpacas in total), all of which are some degree of frickin' adorable. And it turns out – incredibly sustainable.
For years now, Kashmir (cashmere) goats have been taking their toll on the land. Some would say the industry is environmentally catastrophic. The grasslands of China are turning into icy deserts, and as cashmere is getting cheaper, it ain't getting any better. There are over 20 million goats in Mongolia alone, and 90% of the land there is desert-ifying thanks to over-grazing.
Alpacas, on the other hand, don't destroy root systems and have hooves that don't destroy the topsoil. What's more, it takes four goats to make one cashmere sweater; it takes one alpaca to make four sweaters. And did I mention how cute they are?!
Alpaca fibers can be just as soft as cashmere, and often are less likely to pill. Fashion designers are starting to catch onto this, too, and Louis Vuitton and Versace are already filling their lineup with alpaca, while other designers are on wait-lists for the best of the Peruvian fibers. Yet another way Lansing is trendy and setting the mark!
In the coming years, we'll likely see the alpaca business booming, as it probably should. The only way an alpaca sweater could be better, really, is if the picture of the alpaca the sweater came from was on the tag.
Oh, and if you're wondering about getting one as a pet, you have to adopt two. They're pack animals – and you'll be twice as happy.


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Wedding Packages at the beach have been popular for years because of convenience, the built-in entertainment for the family and the price...let's not forget price! Who wants to go into debt right out of the gate...especially if it isn't your first marriage. Everyone who has been married before are well aware of the pitfalls of finances and putting yourself into debt is never a good idea for any relationship. While every couple believes they can overcome anything, and they probably can, financial burdens are never a good idea....just ask any married couple. Pay as you go and never look back is our motto and we believe you deserve the best chance at success and happiness. That's why we have developed the perfect set of packages to accommodate any couples budget and style without sacrificing quality. We know you want to be proud of your day, making sure everyone is happy and the effort that is spent on the one you love works out like you planned. We also know that every couple is different, that's why we customize any package for you!
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The Effects of Retirement on Physical and Mental Health Outcomes
Dhaval Dave, Inas Rashad, Jasmina Spasojevic
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While many hookah smokers choose to inhale the often flavorful tobacco smoke, the effects are harmful, according to "Men's Health". While doing so exposes the user to different carcinogens than those found in cigarettes, they are no less dangerous.
A 2013 study by the University of California at San Francisco found the presence of benzene in hookah to be more than double the amount found in cigarettes. The study also found the carbon monoxide levels of hookah to be triple those of cigarette smoke. By not inhaling the smoke, hookah users absorb fewer toxic chemicals into their lungs, putting them at a much lower risk for heart attack, stroke and lung cancer.


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Rai Bahadur lives a wealthy lifestyle in Panjim, Goa, along with three brothers, Raman, Kamal, and Ashok along with their respective wives and children. He also has a sister, Shanno, and a daughter, Rinki, who is of marriageable age. Since his business is not doing too well, he asks his US-based friend, Ranjit, for assistance. In response, Ranjit sends his son, Vikramjit, to assist Rai. Vikramjit arrives at the Rai household along with his Secretary and close friend, Veeru, and soon both get involved in assisting the Rai business get back on its feet. What Rai does not know is that Vikramjit & Veeru are not who they claim to be, but are actually Jai and Veeru, wanted by the Bombay Police and are on Indias Most Wanted Criminals. Watch what happens when their photos are telecast on National TV, and the impact this has on the entire Rai clan.
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After 10th January books will not be issued .if needed it can be provide by money deposition. 10th January onwards Rs.2/- per day will be charged against every Library issues. Rs. 5/- book per day will be fined if the books are kept a long time at the time of exam
1. About library Syllabus books:
Commerce students will get 2 books at a time. Biology students can get one book related to bio subject, another one of different subject and 3 to 4 educational magazines.
2. Question paper of previous exam are available in every week in library .students can use them as reference but it is not permitted to take them at home.
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7. Will be followed by no more library service
Students and staff members are requested to get the books noted in the register even if they need for a short period .more than one book can be reissued at a time but of same subject and not a different subjects .Before leaving reading room return the book and be sure that librarian has signed for receiving it back .


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Wedding caterers have an important role to play—making sure the food and drink are top notch on your big day! Whether you'd prefer a casual buffet-style meal or a formal plated dinner, wedding caterers will create a delicious menu your guests won't soon forget. Be sure to read reviews on WeddingWire of wedding caterers in Prairie Village before booking!
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I don't often gravitate towards cookery books focusing on a single ingredient as they so often have a core of fabulous recipes padded out with a bunch of weak page fillers.
But Diana Henry's A Bird In The Hand is a wonderful exception, chock – or should that be chook? – full of appealing recipes for simple, tasty chicken dinners.
In the UK we purchase and eat a lot of chicken. It's so good roasted, grilled or barbequed, fried (pan or deep), poached, cooked in a stew or casserole… and well-suited to flavours from all around the world – a wonderfully versatile meat.
In this book Diana Henry shares a collection of over 100 chicken recipes that range from quick and casual to impressive and celebratory. I am tempted by nearly all of them! Some, like Baked Chicken with Tarragon and Dijon Mustard, Chicken Forestière, Thai Chicken Burgers, Soothing North Indian Curry and Japanese Negima Yakitori are similar to recipes we have made and enjoyed before; a good reminder to make them again soon.
Others are dishes we've not thought to try ourselves. My copy of the book is frilled along the top edge with little scraps of paper bookmarking those I want to try soon – Spanish Chicken, Morcilla and Sherry, Vietnamese Lemongrass and Chilli Chicken, Bourbon and Marmalade-glazed Drumsticks, Chicken with Shaoxing Wine, Crisp Radishes and Pickled Ginger, Tagine of Chicken, Caramelised Onion and Pears, Chicken Legs in Pinot Noir with Sour Cherries and Parsnip Purée, Roast chicken stuffed with black pudding and apple and mustard sauce, Ginger beer can chicken, Chicken Pot-Roasted in Milk, Bay and Nutmeg, Pot-Roast Chicken with Figs.
They all sound so good, don't they?
Both dishes we have made so far have been enormously comforting, delicious and likely to be repeated again and again. Though there are only two of us, we felt the Crusted Chicken and Chorizo Paella was best made in a large quantity; we scaled it down to make two thirds and that served us both for two meals, plus a generous portion for my lunchbox one day too. Warm, comforting, tasty and not complicated to make.
The Chicken with Pumpkin, Cream and Gruyère actually blew me away. As you can see, it's such a simple recipe and yet I would never have thought to combine chicken and pumpkin, nor to cook the combination so simply in cream flavoured with garlic and grated cheese. Be warned, this is a rich dish, so small portions will be plenty. A crisp vinaigrette-dressed green salad is my perfect accompaniment.
Again, we scaled the recipe down by half. We used chicken thighs (which I much prefer to breasts) and butternut squash and switched the two hard cheeses for close cousins we had on hand. We also decided to cut the thighs into three pieces before frying, rather than after as in the recipe.
Full, original recipe provided below.
Diana Henry's Chicken with Pumpkin, Cream and Gruyère
- 1 kg pumpkin or butternut squash (unprepared weight)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 400 ml double cream
- 1 clove garlic
- 25 g grated Gruyère
- 25 g grated Parmesan
- salt
- pepper
Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Peel and deseed the pumpkin and cut it into wedges. Put the wedges into a roasting tin, brush with olive oil, season and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until completely tender (and even slightly caramelised).
Now put the squash into a gratin or other ovenproof dish, one that is big enough to accommodate the chicken too.
Meanwhile, cook the chicken. Simply season it all over, heat one and a half tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, eight to ten minutes.
Cut each piece into three. Add the chicken to the pumpkin.
Heat the cream with the garlic until it's boiling, take off the heat, season and pour over the chicken and pumpkin. Sprinkle on both cheeses and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
The dish should be bubbling and golden. Serve.
You need something to cut the richness so a salad of bitter leaves is good. Children like it with pasta, but I prefer brown rice or another nutty whole grain.
You may also enjoy:
- Nazima's Roasted Chicken Legs with Za'atar and Pomegranate
- Margot's Chicken de Volaille in Chestnut Mushroom Sauce
- Sally's post about talking preserving with Diana Henry
A Bird in the Hand by Diana Henry is available from Amazon for £9.99 (RRP £20). Published by Mitchell Beazley. Kavey Eats received a review copy from the publisher.


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The "Bring Foursquare to Des Moines" Project
Geoff Wood
In October, Dennis Crowley, Naveen Selvadurai and the other folks at NYC-based Foursquare launched their game/network/application in Omaha and Kansas City. For those that don't know, Foursquare is an online location-based information system that applies a game-like atmosphere to exploring various locations in a specific city. Utilizing your phone, you check-in at the locations, see who else has checked in, earn points and unlock rewards for multiple trips to the location.
We're happy for our friends in those cities but were surprised that they didn't include Des Moines. As most people are aware, the three cities of Des Moines, Omaha and Kansas City form a powerful triangle of Midwestern innovation. Coincidently, Highlight Midwest – a conference that features innovators in this triumvirate – was held just a few days later in Des Moines but the Kansas Citians and Omahans couldn't use the app to check in at Impromptu Studio, the Des Moines Social Club, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park or any of the locations frequented at the event. Color us all disappointed.
Another round of cities was released on the platform in November, yet DeMo was still conspicuously absent.
Since it's now December, something needed to be done. Nathan T. Wright and I chatted about it and decided it was time for his organization, Lava Row, to join with mine, Silicon Prairie News, to specifically highlight our community. As Midwesterners, we sometimes have trouble calling attention to ourselves and the great things we have here. We didn't want the Foursquare crew to go another round missing out on the locales and people that make our community unique. After all, Des Moines is the Greatest City in the World.
The decison was to put together a cultural gift box with just a few of the things that make Des Moines unique.
We started by purchasing a couple t-shirts from RAYGUN, our local purveyor of screen printed goods and abject declarations of city pride. I picked out the blue one while Nathan and his colleague Hillary Brown grabbed the "Periodic Table of Des Moines" one, which could just as easily be called the "Foursquare" t-shirt since it features many of the local shops, bars, and cafes that will become the locations where our community will check in once Foursquare hears our call.
Next, I stopped over to Baby Boomers, the local diner that gained fame as a popular hangout for President Obama's campaign staff during the 2008 Iowa Caucuses, and picked up a half dozen of their Chocolate Chunk Cookies. This cookie, a favorite of the President, himself, has been named the official cookie of both the White House and the City of Des Moines.
Finally, Hillary gave a call to Jason Walsmith of The Nadas and Authentic Records. The former is the Des Moines-based roots rock band and the latter is their Des Moines-based record label. Jason, ever the proponent of our city and our state, was excited to have Foursquare in Des Moines and contributed a couple Authentic Records t-shirts and The Nadas' most recent release: The Ghosts Inside These Halls.
I packaged up the goods and dropped them into a USPS box and sent it off on December 2nd to Foursquare's New York City HQ adorned on top with this note: (eloquently penned by Nathan)
Hello Foursquare!
We noticed that Des Moines hasn't been added as a city yet. We're sure you just overlooked us. So we thought we'd bribe you with a sampling of DeMo culture. Enjoy, and happy holidays!
-Your friends @ Lava Row and Silicon Prairie News
So Foursquare, you now have our food, our music and our merch(1). When can we have your app? Next time you're considering which cities to include in a rollout, we'd appreciate it you said, "Des Moines: Hell Yes".
(1) We considered our beer and our whiskey, too, but didn't want to risk shipping them through the mail. Give us a shout next time you're in town and will buy you a drink directly.
Also, tip of the hat to Scott Kubie for his input early on in the project.


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If you're on the hunt for a new Linux password manager then you might be interested to learn that a new option is on the horizon.
Password Safe is a relatively new, open source password manager in development, designed specifically for the GNOME desktop.
A graphical app making full use the GNOME HIG, Password Safe is a KeePass compatible password manager for Linux.
I should note that while it may have the same name, this Linux app is not related to the open-source Windows app Password Safe.
Why Linux Password Managers Are Handy
I can barely recall what I did yesterday, let alone remember the gobbledygook password I set when signing up for the latest Acme Inc. start-up
It's important to use different passwords for each site, service and app you use, but it's easier said that done.
My memory is junk. I can barely recall what I did yesterday, let alone remember what gobbledygook password I set when signing up for the latest Acme Inc. start-up I'd forgotten even existed until now, when I need to use it.
The collective human aversion to effort is why password managers like KeePass, Dashlane, and LastPass are incredibly popular at the moment.
Password managers let you create an encrypted 'safe' in which to store and sync your engorged list of password and login credentials for swift access at a later date.
Often cross-platform and cross-device, password managers remember all your pesky passwords for you. All you have to remember is a single master password to unlock the password safe, and leave the app to do the rest.
'Password Safe' is a KeePass Client for Linux
Designed to 'integrate perfectly with the GNOME desktop', Password Safe has a simple, straight-forward UI with a honed feature set. Combined, these make it easy and effortless to manage, edit and sort your passwords and logins.
- Create/import KeePass v4 safe
- Random Password generator
- Password, keyfile and composite key authentication
- Create/edit groups and entries
- Move/delete groups and entries
- Database password changing
- Local, global and full-text search filters
It certainly looks the part:
Like similar programmes, Password Safe safely stores your passwords in an encrypted database. This database is stored as a single file on your system, making it easy to move it (and your passwords) from device to device, and compatible app to compatible app.
The app supports the AES 256 encryption algorithm and the AES-KDF (KDBX 3.1) derivation algorithm (used by default in KeePassXC). Other algorithms are not supported at present.
Password Safe functions as KeePass client as it allows you to either create or import a Keepass v.4 format (KDBX 4) database. Philipp Schmitt's pykeeypass library is used to allow the app to 'interact with keepass databases' saved in this format.
Using Password Safe on Linux
The app looks great, doesn't it? And that's despite the fact that it's still under active development and (as of writing) yet to make a stable release.
A lack of stable release means, right now, it's not as easy to install Password Safe on Linux distros like Ubuntu as you might like.
A development Flatpak is available from the project's Gitlab page, while Arch users can install the latest Git version from the AUR.
Neither package is production ready, as the developer behind the tool cautions:
"Please be careful when using development versions. Create enough backups if you're using a production database with Password Safe. It is possible that data loss will occur, though I give my best that this will never happen."
That said, this is all open-source and you're free to tango and tackle things right now. So, if you like what you see, you can learn more on how to install it on the Password Safe Gitlab page.
If you're not ready to risk your passwords with a development app then a range of other well-tested password manager apps are available for Linux, including KeePassX, KeePassXC and Dashlane.
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Today I discovered another linux kernel patchset/fork that attempts to bring many features not in mainline together, called pf-kernel.
Quoting from its website:
"pf-kernel is another Linux kernel fork, that provides you with new useful features, that are not merged into mainline. It's not based on any existing Linux fork or patchset, but some parts of Zen kernel may be merged if there's no official release of needed patch. The name of this fork is not connected with BSD Packet Filter. «pf» means «post-factum» in the short form."
At this point the latest patchset includes the following:
* mainline update: 220.127.116.11
* -ck patchset (BFS included)
* TuxOnIce
* LinuxIMQ
Its main advantage over other forks seems to be that it's regularly updated 🙂
I'm using it on my main system without any issues, so I added it to Gentoo's tree:
* sys-kernel/pf-sources
Available versions:
(2.6.31_p9) (~)2.6.31_p9!b!s
(2.6.32_p16) (~)2.6.32_p16!b!s
(2.6.33_p4) (~)2.6.33_p4!b!s
(2.6.34_p7) (~)2.6.34_p7!b!s
(2.6.35_p7) (~)2.6.35_p7!b!s
{build deblob symlink}
Homepage: http://pf-kernel.org.ua/
Description: Linux kernel fork with new features, including the -ck patchset (BFS), BFQ, TuxOnIce and LinuxIMQ
Many thanks to Oleksandr for taking the time to create and maintain it 😀


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Mars thinks – First thought – how many people would it take to put this dress on? [Read more…]
Mars thinks -Wow! Just wow. Our loyal Mars vs. Venus followers should already know that I have a "thing" for Kelly (perhaps an understatement). Although a bit risky, I think this dress would be an excellent selection by a bride (with the body to slay) on her big day. The body hugging, fitting combined with the see-through panels is sure to capture all of the attention, without losing taste points. I'll probably get in trouble with my wife if I say anything else. [Read more…]
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Love and Hip-Hop's Yandy Smith celebrates bachelorette weekend. Checkout how this supermom celebrated with her children here [Read more…]
Fashion Friday: Jenny Packham Bridal
Triple B, I have a crush. I stumbled upon Jenny Packham's 2013 bridal collection this week while doing research for a freelance story. Pure eye candy. The London-based designer has dressed stars like Kerry Washington and Jennifer Hudson on the red carpet. But really it's her subtle details that have me swooning: the unexpected pleats and usage of lace (lace can be tricky as we have all seen in wedding gowns that resemble Quinceañera dresses) combined with the overall femininity the collection has — those Brits I tell ya. Take a look at more of my faves from the line yourself: [Read more…]
Fashion Friday: David's Bridal Press Preview
On Wednesday I attended the David's Bridal Fall 2012 Press Preview in New York City. It was a certified treat! As I've commented before, I continue to be impressed by the enormous offerings DB carries at affordable price points in so many store locations. And whether you're a size 2 or size 26, they have you covered. Even those trendier brides who choose to purchase their wedding gown from a boutique with more exclusivity can count on DB for a last minute accessory for a member of their bridal party. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect from DB next season:
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One way I am finding balance is by asking: What do I really want? In the past, I have confused the small tasks on the to-do list as the mission. Even those rare times I would complete my million to-dos I would still be left with that feeling of standing still. More often though, I wouldn't be able to finish everything on my list and would feel like I was constantly chasing a runaway train.
Shifting my focus from to-dos to outcomes has been an impactful and liberating shift in focus. With a to-do, there is only one path to completion - checking it off the list. With an outcome - there are unlimited paths to success.
Here's the steps I always start with:
1. What do I really want? This is my outcome/target.
2. Why do I want it? This is my purpose/passion.
By creating a target (what do I really want?) I now have direction. By creating a purpose (why do I want it?) and writing it down, I now have a purpose, passion, and fuel that drives me.


text: Fanhattan's often been praised for offering a one-stop hub where folks can keep track of all their cherished entertainment shows, which has led it to become a crowd favorite amongst iOS users. Well, today the application's expanding its TV guide services a little more, announcing it's now showing content from 10 new providers, including HBO, Cinemax, NBC and, better yet, The CW -- you know, because we just can't miss out on the latest Gossip Girl episodes. In addition to these channel inclusions, Fanhattan's also introduced a novel, Amazon-esque WatchList feature that pushes out alerts as soon as added shows (movies, too) are ready to be watched. If you've yet to give the handy application a try, you can do so now by grabbing it at no cost from Cupertino's well-known app mart.


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An appeal has been lodged against a decision to reject controversial plans for a showmen's site on green belt land.
An application to base seven residential caravans, storage and maintenance of vehicles and equipment on land off Newstead Lane, Fitzwilliam, was refused by Wakefield Council's planning committee in March this year.
Councillors were concerned about site drainage, the potential risk of flooding, highways issues and the harm such a development would cause to the green belt land.
Applicant Renny Mulhearn, on behalf of the Fairlodge Group, has now lodged an appeal against the decision and an inquiry is expected to be held in March next year.
More than 1,200 people objected to the proposals when they were first submitted.
Campaigners said that the land should be preserved and that the showmen's site would create traffic chaos and devalue their properties.
Hemsworth Town Council submitted its own objection and raised concerns about highways safety, flood risk and the fact the land is greenbelt.
Town council leader Tony Upson said the councillors will '100 per cent continue' their fight against the proposals.
He said: "We are still against the plans. We are not against showmen people but feel that it is a totally inappropriate development on our green belt. We feel there is other land which is more suitable for this type of development."
A two-day inquiry is expected to be held at County Hall in Wakefield from Tuesday, March 22.
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Anybody else feeling a little tight in the jeans area??? I told myself, back in October, that I was going to be careful over the holidays, but that declaration added up to 12.4 lbs, yikes. So here I am with the rest of the nation back in the "diet" saddle. I actually am not depressed about it because for the first time I can look back and say that I thoroughly enjoyed myself. To me it was worth it. I had fun with my children making sweet treats, fun pit stops to DQ for mother/child talks and family parities full of food. I created memories and I can't complain about that.
But with that comes the struggle to get back down to goal. So here's my challenge...12.4 lbs in 12 weeks starting today. Totally doable just a little over 1 lb a week. Anybody want to join me??? I'll post the recipes I'm using and some exercise tips that I am learning from my personal trainer. Oh did I mention I have one. Yeah birthday present to me back in November that I'm just starting to really utilize. Since my theme of the year is to simplify I'm quiting Curves and just working out at Gold's Gym. I don't need both, but I figured since I did my weight training at Curves I should learn what I need to be doing at Gold's. It will be nice to only have to go to one place. It will not only save me money, but gas and time as well ;) Can't complain about that!!
With my tips will come struggles and complaints so feel free to vent as well. We can do it together :) So here's to a new year and a new us, lol!!


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Travis & Gladys // Salt Lake Wedding Photographer
Wedding season has began and that means I get to start posting images of beautiful happy people who happen to be in love. Sounds like a pretty fabulous job right? Travis & Gladys are no exception to that! They are a beautiful couple that have such a great love for one another. The love they have is not based on the physical, although it could be with their looks, but based on kindness and caring for one another. They truly have a genuine love.
Travis & Gladys met on their LDS missions and after they both returned sparked a friendship, which soon grew into love. One of my favorite things about photographing two return LDS missionaries is their easy going personality and their kindness towards others. They are seriously such an easy couple to work with and Gladys is far from a bridezilla. She truly is kind and I know they both are going to have such a successful and fulfilled married. They know that putting each other first is the key to happiness. You can certainly see that in their thoughts and actions towards each other.
They got married in one of my favorite locations to photograph, the LDS Salt Lake Temple. It's gorgeous and the grounds are always so well kept. This makes every image look beautiful! They picked a beautiful location. Their reception was then held that evening in an LDS cultural hall. It was so well put together!
Thank you Travis & Gladys for asking me to be your wedding photographer! It was truly and honor and I enjoyed every minute of it! I hope you enjoy marriage and these images! Congrats again!!
You can also view their bridals from last week!


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Drove up to san francisco last week for the day,
24 hours
Drove up to san francisco last week for the day,
8 comments:
- Fuckyerface. said...
the non tourist stuff is where sf is best.
- December 7, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- KL said...
home of the dead ;)
- December 7, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- turkey said...
haha ya i felt like a kook walking around with a camera at the golden gate bridge and haight n ashbury but had no idea where the cool spots were...oh well. next time
- December 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM
- sfvintagecycle said...
Next time drop by our shop. San Francisco Vintage Cycle- we met you guys at the El Camino Show.
- December 7, 2009 at 10:52 PM
- By Hand and By Brain said...
awsome Turk!
- December 8, 2009 at 7:39 PM
- tonyencalade said...
whats up.last time i saw you was at mammoth(volcom)skate park w/your bro.jeff grosso,matt the moose,jeff etc.its tony,jen & keagen.mihalko(the barefooter was there too)& sarah daneil.i own a condo in south sanjose.next time you want to visit nor cal hit us up.you(& your bro too)can couch surf.skate scene here is good.im riding my lil 1940 h-d 45 right now.my 65 beezer is down & sold my white sporty.1(510)396-9130.late tony encalade
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Jason Arkles was an accomplished puppeteer in the States. When he didn't get into a special training program in France, he decided to go to Europe anyways. While there, he became enchanted by a beautiful woman named Ana. Jason joined Ana's troupe of street performers. In fact, he sold all his worldly possessions to follow her.
The street performing was so bad that Jason was soon digging in Parisian dumpsters for food, but perhaps divine intervention was playing a hand. It was this gaggle of odd-balls that lead Jason to his true calling as a sculptor - and a dream job in Florence that he holds to this day. Sometimes, it seems, you need to get lost to figure out exactly where you're going.
- Check out Jason's sculpture site


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MEXICO CITY - Mexican authorities said Thursday they have arrested 11 suspected criminals who disguised themselves as vigilantes from an anti-crime "self-defense" force in the western state of Michoacan.
The arrests illustrated the murky nature of the 20,000-strong vigilante movement, which sprang up a year ago to combat the Michoacan-based Knights Templar drug cartel.
The Michoacan state prosecutors' office confirmed the detentions occurred Wednesday in the town of Ziracuaretiro, near the city of Uruapan, and said the men had been turned over to federal prosecutors on weapons-possession charges.
A federal official who was not authorized to be quoted by name said the detainees were carrying 22 guns when they were caught. He said many of them were wearing the white "self-defense" force T-shirts that have become the informal uniform of the movement.
The vigilantes are largely farmworkers and land owners who had been victims of the cartel's systematic extortions, kidnappings and murders of local farmers and ranchers.
Because the assault rifles they use are technically illegal in Mexico, the vigilantes often carry two weapons for each man: an AR-15 or AK-47 and a smaller, legal sidearm or shotgun if police are around.
The federal official said some members of the Knights Templar cartel have sought to join the vigilante movement following its success in apparently clearing the gang from many Michoacan towns.
Vigilante movement spokesman Estanislao Beltran declined to comment on the detentions, but he previously acknowledged that some former cartel gunmen might have joined the movement and called for an eventual house-cleaning.
It is often hard to tell who is really a member of the vigilante movement. The fighters move around in pick-up trucks marked only with "self-defense" slogans painted or taped onto the vehicles, along with the name of their home town.
The federal government recently announced it would not tolerate abuses by the vigilantes, who are popular in many Michoacan towns for shaking off the cartel's dominance.
But the federal official said vigilantes, or the former cartel gunmen who have joined the movement, are now demanding protection payments from some businesses, such as iron ore mines, although at lower prices than the cartel charged.
"If before the Knights Templar demanded $15 or $17 per truck, they are now saying 'Give us $7,'" the official said.


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No charge to anguish about advancing up with banknote for a child's allowance. Parents can now accept from an accretion agenda of prepaid debit cards, aimed at giving them agenda blank of their children's spending and saving.
The latest offerings accommodate cards with glossy accompaniment apps from banking startups like Greenlight, Current and goHenry. Unlike acceptable debit cards, which are anon absorbed to blockage accounts, all charge be loaded with money by parents.
The agenda accoutrement aim to fix an more accepted problem: Parents don't consistently accept banknote on hand. So they can be bent abbreviate back a adolescent needs money for an airing with friends, to put gas in the car or to complete a chore. With an app, parents can put money on a child's debit agenda with a few curtains on their phone.
Details alter by card, but about parents assurance up for the account, again articulation their blockage annual or debit agenda as a way to armamentarium the child's card. Parents can accord cards to assorted offspring, alike those of breakable age (goHenry recommends its agenda for accouchement as adolescent as 6).
Parents can use the apps to authorize allowance transfers, set spending banned or action acquittal for affairs and a boundless arrangement of added rewards. Parents can get argument or e-mail letters back their adolescent makes a purchase. And parents can bound tap the app to attenuate the agenda if the adolescent loses it.
Financial advocates say that above all the accretion and whistles, the capital annual of the "smart" prepaid cards is that they can alert parents to allocution with their accouchement about money.
"These cards are a abundant apparatus to apprentice about money management, if they're acclimated right," said Will deHoo, architect and controlling administrator of the FoolProof Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes "healthy skepticism" about banking products.
Promoters said the cards do animate saving. Greenlight lets parents automatically bout money the adolescent sets a in a accumulation account. Parents can alike absolute the app to pay the adolescent their own, claimed absorption ante — say, 20 percent or alike 100 percent — as an incentive.
Greenlight additionally allows parents to administer spending by allotment the blazon of food or restaurants area accouchement can shop.
Children with adaptable phones can get their own adaptation of the app, which lets them analysis balances or seek a parent's permission to buy a specific item.
Greenlight, with banking backers that accommodate Amazon and two big banks, became accessible in 2017 and now has about 200,000 advantageous customers, said Tim Sheehan, the company's arch executive. Next week, the agenda will add new features, including the adeptness to use the agenda at ATMs.
Current, backed by investors including an arm of Fifth Third Bank, lets parents action their accouchement the advantage to acquire money by accomplishing chores.
The cards can action a acquirements acquaintance as continued as parents don't go into "helicopter" approach and amplify their control, said Bill Dwight, architect of FamZoo, a longtime ancestors accounts and allotment affairs that added a debit agenda to its agenda several years ago.
The abstraction is to let accouchement accomplish spending mistakes, with guardrails to anticipate disasters, Dwight said. "If you nag the kid about every transaction," he said, the adolescent may tune you out.
Carrns writes for the New York Times.
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I haven't ski as much this year as I did last year for various reasons, mostly as I've wanted to concentrate a bit more on climbing. It felt great though to get back out and have fun on the skis.
|Dave's goggles done on the first 5 min!
|Walk around to the Cosmiques.
|Setting up for the rappels.
|Davide on the abb.
I finally managed to get around to skiing the Cosmiques Couloir and the Glacier Rond on the aiguille du Midi. Probably the two most classic big ski lines in Chamonix. The weather was a bit mixed but it turned out to be a pretty sweet day in the end.
|Bottom of Rap, before the fun begins!
|Ross putting first turns in.
|Davide doing some sort of dance!
I've been here for 3 years now and for some reason I've just not got round to actually doing them. I suppose my first winter here I was a bit new to this type of skiing, but last winter when I was just skiing all the time they should have got done. In a way though I'm quite glad to have stayed off them until now.
|Faceshots in the Cosmiques!!
I've hardly skied this year as I've been wanting to get my focus back into climbing, so going out after not skiing properly for a month to ski these lines and with Dave, Ross, Davide, Jim. I knew it was going to be a tiring but awesome day.
We didn't get the lift up until 11 as the clouds were surrounding the Midi and was just a minging looking day. But at the top the clouds lifted a bit to give the place a very dramatic and atmospheric feel. We all went for the Cosmiques first. Once at the top of the couloir you have to abseil into the start of the line to get past a lot of rocks. We took 60m ropes so that we didn't have to faff around doing two 30m rappels. Off the ropes the snow was very hard packed and icy so you have to take your time them about 100m down the snow seemed to be deep and steep. We all got a few shots of each other skiing before we reached the exit couloir and then we all just ripped down the gully which was full of fluffy sluffy pow! Ross said this was the best that he'd seen the Cosmiques this year, which made it feel even better for me as this was my first time on it.
|Myself having fun in the sun.
At the bottom of here we skied down the Bosson glacier, then off that and through the trees for a bit which brings you out at the Mt Blanc tunnel. After this it's a lot of ski, stop, skis off, walk, ski again... Then you have the fun of skiing past the gypo camp and being chased by inbred chiwawa's!!
|Dave walking back to the start of the Rond.
|Waiting for clouds to clear.
|Ross and Dave on the Bosson Glacier.
We just walked back to the Midi station when there was a bin about to leave, so we all just jumped back on for another lap. Dave, Ross and I went for a Rond lap. Whilst Davide and Jim went for a Grande enver lap. Chamonix is an amazing place that even though you're skiing in the mountains, you sort of are just 'Skiing the lifts'!! Once we got to the top of the Rond the clouds came back in and we had to wait a wee while. The top of the Rond is the worst part where it's always icy, but this time it wasn't too bad as the ice was quite granulated which gave you better grip. The main part of the Rond wasn't in amazing condition so we cut out right and then traversed over to the exit couloir where we had to side slip in a little. Ross went first and fired off down to the bottom, followed by Dave. I then followed with my screaming thighs that hadn't skied like this in over a month. We then caught our tracks again and skied the bosson glacier and through the woods back to Cham.
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Financial Literacy For Students/
This is probably the most overlooked area of education when we consider that most students have access to a mobile phone account or credit card before leaving high school without any real understanding of the value of money and earning it.
Luckily there are a few resources aimed at students and teachers that aim to arm stuednts with some understanding of the value and responsility associated with money that can be accessed here.
and I would love to hear of any other resources if you have any.


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We are pleased to announce...
LOCAL COLOR: Observing Place Through Watercolor
Sunday June 7th, 2015 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $85.00 (materials included) Class limit: 12
Location: Good Gray 10 Western Ave, Petaluma
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Each place has its own distinct set of colors. This hands-on watercolor workshop explores how to record the colors of the unique flora and fauna and landscape features that make up this remarkable geography in Sonoma. Through field studies we will develop personal and collective palettes that make up this distinct place- and discover what is surprising and unexpected along the way. Time will be spent indoors and outside, weather permitting. Learn the basics of color theory and how to mix a wide range of colors from a limited palette. The workshop is intended to appeal both to the experienced artist and the beginner, as well as travelers looking for a unique and memorable way to record places.


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text: I've been running since December 2010. It's become a passion of mine, along with promoting reading and talking about my son. I'm a former fat girl who still has eating and body image issues. Running has helped me with those issues somewhat, but writing about them has become my form of therapy.


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Level 3 : Cut price $55
"Art is when we do work that matters in a creative way, in a way that touches people and changes them for the better." -Seth Godin
After graduating high school in 2009, Andrea wasted no time in moving to Birmingham, AL where she enrolled in the Aveda Institute and graduated within a year top of her class. After graduating cosmetology school she moved back to her home town of Oxford, Alabama with high hopes. She started work immediately in a small salon and within just a few short months Andrea realized her big dreams would never take place if she did not leave to explore. With bags packed and a full heart she moved her life to Atlanta where she landed at Soda Salon in May 2011.
Andrea's in depth training includes completion of the Soda Protégé Program, Men's Cut Workshop with the Head of Men's Department at Aveda, Kurt Keuffner, Make up Artistry Workshop with Lawrie Wallace, and multiple cut and color classes throughout the years with Redken Professiona, Euphora, Rene Furterer, Kerastase and Davines. She is trained in product knowledge with Alterna, Rene Furterer, Davines, Euphora and Kerastase. Andrea is also our Soda Salon Ambassador for Rene Furterer.
In February 2013 Andrea completed her first runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City with a team from Rene Furterer. Since then she has worked on many runways with Prabal Gurung, David Tlale, Louise Goldin, Band of Outsiders, Costella Tagleopetra, and Public School NYC. She also has worked side by side with celebrity stylist such as Anthony Turner, Didier Maliage, and Nelson Vercher. Andrea was hand picked in April 2015 as lead Ambassador and flown to LA to assist Artistic Director for Rene Furterer, Marisol Suarez, on stage as her debut in America. Andrea has a passion for others and is our salon charity organizer. She has put together multiple parties with all proceeds benefiting local charities such as Hands Across Atlanta, The Drake House and Children's hospital of Atlanta! Andrea has a passion for her industry and her easy to like demeanor makes it simple for her to listen and understand your vision while adding her special touch.


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Jesus and Heroin
"How is your son?"
The question came as a surprise to me. Part of managing someone's social media, as I do for Steve, means having access to their account and occasionally coming across messages meant to be to them, or from them to others. This helps me to know that people are being responded to promptly, etc.
However, this was a response to a conversation that had ended December of last year. Steve remembered, and was checking in on, the mother of a drug addict who had reached out to him months ago.
Today, in art class, I was surprised again as that same mother stopped by Art for God's Versailles, Kentucky location to be gifted a large print of Calvary, the piece she had written to Steve about.
Typically, when you think of Christian Art or paintings of Jesus, you don't think about drugs.
Upon first seeing Calvary nearly everyone has a different response. Depending on your experiences in life, the way you view, what seems to many, like an image of Jesus taking a shot of heroin for a man, could produce a variety of emotions, and Steve has heard them all. The responses have varied from, "F**K off Jesus, get your own heroin," to several testimonies of people that were nearly in the grave from heroin use who stopped immediately after seeing the painting. The positive responses are something he attributes completely to God and his love for that person, and the negative responses just cause him to sigh.
As I understand it now, the image was intended to represent the identity of the heroin addict. Despite his current circumstance, Jesus lives inside of him, and his current situation acts contrary to his very created nature.
Today I was able to see someone genuinely touched by art. Heroin addiction in Kentucky has reached record numbers. Lives are being lost and destroyed every day because of drug use, and the drug problem in Kentucky is nothing short of an epidemic.
Drug use effects not only the user, but their entire family. And, although Steve has not personally experienced this, his compassion astounded me.
When writing this I went back to read the message he had written to this drug user's mother when she first reached out.
"The suffering your son endures from addiction; he does not endure alone. Beyond your pain God endures the suffering on an entirely different level of compassion. Even for decisions far less debilitating Jesus still says, "Father forgive him for he knows not what he does.""
I spoke to this mother today, her son has been clean now for 3 months, but she has to take each day for what it is, and be grateful for each day and what it brings. Who knows what tomorrow will hold, but she is grateful for today.
It was once easy to assume that drug addiction only affected a small percent of the population, but the recent heroin crisis in Kentucky has proven this theory wrong. However, God is with all of us, in everything, Not only does he not leave us, he is in us, even in the midst of darkness.


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Who is at risk?
Any of the following conditions greatly increase the risk of gum disease: tobacco use, hormone fluctuations, stress, medications, bruxism, diabetes, poor nutrition, HIV, any disease resulting in immunosuppression, heredity, and poor oral hygiene. Even patients who practice good oral home care routines get gum disease. Gums irritated by bacteria recede from the teeth creating deep pockets where more bacteria hide and flourish.
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Early on, when redness, swelling, and bleeding are the only symptoms, we treat and reverse gum disease non-surgically. Regular check-ups greatly increase potential for early detection and conservative treatment. Generally, treatment includes careful, individualized instruction regarding the most effective means of brushing and flossing at home. This strategy is sometimes accompanied by professional scaling or careful scraping of all affected tooth surfaces, gum pocket irrigation, and even local antibiotic placement in areas of significant irritation. Often, patients experience immediate improvement. If, however, symptoms don't improve significantly, you may require surgical treatment.
Surgical Treatments
If gum disease progresses without intervention, a patient may need surgery to remediate the disease and restore the mouth to good oral health. Typically, periodontists perform four surgical treatments: pocket depth reduction, bone or tissue regeneration, crown lengthening, and/or soft tissue grafts. All of these procedures improve your chances of keeping your teeth for life.
If you have further questions about gum disease and current treatments, please contact our Lawrenceburg dental office for a consultation.


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And now, just for fun, here are some questionnaires for you. Pick your favorite and find out more about yourself:
Resources for writers with little time and even less money, who are on the journey to publication.
Quiz Your Characters: Find out what makes them tick
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No time to take one of those oh-so-fun questionnaires right now. I'm wading into book #2. But the movie character one is appealing.
My favorite way to develop characters was devised by author Susie May Warren. She compiled a lot of it into her "Book Buddy," and teaches it at her Storycrafters retreats.
Link for The Book Buddy, if you're interested: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-book-buddy/18839660
I looove the idea of doing a personality test in my characters' names. :)ReplyDelete
Another great post! I love how you put these together. Today's was fun:)ReplyDelete
@Beth- thanks for the link! I'll definitely check it out.ReplyDelete
@Trisha- I hope it deepens your characters. The Fire in Fiction is highly recommended, too.
@Leah- Most days I have no idea what I'm going to blog about when I sit down at the computer. But I've got all kinds of things bookmarked, and it's fun to see what catches my eye. :)
I love filling out character dossiers because is is so helpful in learning more about the character. Another great thing to do is write about your character's ordinary day, in detail, from the time they get up. You'd be surprised how many rich ideas this brings up!ReplyDelete
What a great idea, Charlotte! I keep meaning to write a post on the day of 'take your child to work day', to encourage others to think through their day through the character's eyes. It's funny what you discover in an ordinary day!ReplyDelete