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Olivia and Oliver Part 3
After a fortnight of traveling through the Falmund countryside, Olivia and Oliver finally crested a small hill and beheld Falmyr Forest spread out before them, dark and menacing. The ancient forest began at the edge of the Valley of Lux and ran east until it hit the sea. Somewhere near the center of the forest lay the great fissure which divided Falmund and Isofar. The great forest was the last place Olivia and Oliver's father had been seen, and now Oliver seemed to be leading them in his footsteps.
Olivia still didn't know what to make of Oliver. There was a serenity around him that was never there before. She wondered how much of his calm exterior was actually due to shock or if he truly had changed somehow. Still, she could not deny that something extraordinary had happened in the sewers of Falmund, and so she watched and waited. Whenever she asked Oliver where they were going he was never able to give a specific answer. He simply replied, "Onward." Oliver seemed confident as he led them, so when they came upon Falmyr Forest Olivia hesitated only slightly before following him in.
Before venturing out into the wilderness, Oliver and Olivia had pooled what little coin they had in order to procure some provisions in the city, and most nights they had been able to rely on sympathetic country folk for room and board. They were doing relatively well for two people who had to suddenly flee home, but they only had enough food to last a few days before they would have to start foraging.
As Oliver and Olivia stepped beneath the boughs of Falmyr Forest they entered a different world. The massive canopy filtered the rays creating an eternal dusk. Massive tree trunks rose from the bare ground like pillars in a cathedral. Even the very air around them seemed to hold its breath in quiet reverence. Olivia was silenced by the foreboding beauty around her and for the next several hours she and Oliver moved through the forest careful not to disturb the peace.
Around midday, Oliver called for a halt so they could eat. They found a suitable location in a small clearing and unslung their small packs. As Olivia dug a piece of bread out of her pack, she noticed something out of the corner of her eye.
"Oliver, look at this," she motioned to a scrap of cloth. "Isn't this the same color as the uniforms in father's company?" Just then, an inhuman howl pierced the silence. Oliver and Olivia sat bolt upright listening for where the sound came from. A few moments later they heard an echoing call that sent shivers down their spines.
"We're surrounded," Oliver whispered. "We have to try and break past them before they close in on us."
"What are they?" asked Olivia, "How do you even know they're after us?"
"They are creatures of shadow," replied Oliver, "but do not fear them, we have access to a power that overcomes the darkness."
Olivia glanced down to see that Oliver was clutching the stone he had found in the sewer. She had so many questions, but now was not the time to ask. Quietly, she urged Oliver to lead the way. They made their way out of the clearing and up a small hill in an attempt to get a better vantage point. The howls seemed to come from the North and East, but now all was silent again. They made their way West along the hill in an attempt to outrun whatever was hunting them. Ahead of them the hill bottomed out into a narrow rocky ravine.
"We'd better turn back," said Olivia. "The ravine may come to a dead end."
"I agree," replied Oliver. "Though we'd have a better chance fighting them off in the ravine, I'm still hoping we can outrun them."
Oliver turned to lead them out but suddenly stopped in his tracks.
"They're here," he whispered.
Surrounding the entrance to the ravine stood six...things. At first glance, they appeared as men, but wrong somehow, twisted. They stood unmoving and silent as wraiths. Olivia unconsciously reached down and unsheathed the sword at her hip.
"They...they DROVE us here," Olivia said to herself. "We fell right into their trap."
Several tense moments passed before Oliver placed his hand on Olivia's shoulder and slowly they began moving back into the ravine. Suddenly, the six creatures let loose a series of deafening shrieks and leaped forward.
"Quickly, into the ravine!" shouted Oliver.
Oliver and Olivia burst into a dead run leaping over stones and fallen branches in an attempt to put as much distance between themselves and the creatures as possible. Olivia risked a glance back to see the creatures easily keeping pace with them. They would never be able to outrun them. Their only hope was to find a narrow section of the ravine and fight them off one by one. Just ahead, Olivia could make out a narrow pass which would serve as a suitable choke point.
"Oliver! We can fight them off in that gap ahead!" Olivia panted. Oliver surged ahead and was nearly at the gap when Olivia felt an icy presence breathing down her neck. She whipped her sword behind her and felt a satisfying jolt as her sword struck home. The creature behind her yowled in pain and fell away allowing Olivia to cover the last few steps unhindered. Oliver and Olivia stood shoulder to shoulder in the narrow gap and faced down the creatures surging towards them. Just as they closed in, a loud CRACK split the sky. Olivia looked up just in time to see the rocky walls of the ravine come crashing down crushing the creatures beneath tons of rock and earth.
When the dust cleared there was no sign of the creatures and the forest had returned to silence. Olivia could not believe their luck.
"Was that you Oliver?" she asked. "Did you do something with your stone?"
"No," he replied. "I think something else is at work here."
Olivia looked around and her heart nearly stopped when she noticed the figure standing on top of the ravine. It was Captain Olem. Her father.
Captain Olem stared down at the two figures in the ravine below him. They looked as shocked as he felt. His children were here in the forest so far from home. How? Why?
"Oliver! Olivia" he cried as he slid and stumbled down the pile of debris to gather his children in his arms. There was a wordless outpouring of emotion as the family was reunited in their father's embrace. Olem finally pulled back to get a good look at them.
"I see you have my sword," he said to Olivia.
"Yes," replied Olivia, "mother gave it to me when...I suppose you'll be needing it again."
"No, you keep it. It suits you." He turned his gaze to Oliver. "And you my boy, something's different about you. You've changed somehow."
"So much has happened, father. I would like to tell you about it, but I'm not sure I know how."
Olem regarded his son with a critical eye. "We'll have time to discuss it later, but not here. We're still not safe. Fortunately, my camp is nearby."
Captain Olem led his children to a nearby cave which he had made as defensible as he could. There was a shallow pit dug around the cave mouth with pointed stakes angled along its edge to discourage anything from trying to jump over. When they were safely inside Captain Olem motioned for Oliver and Olivia to have a seat. It was only when the siblings finally sat down that they realized how exhausted they were. Their father retreated to the back of the cave and returned with enough rations to create a meager meal for three.
When their hunger was sated, Olem asked the question he had been dreading.
"So, my children, how fares your mother?"
Olivia looked into her father's pleading eyes and willed herself to speak, but the words wouldn't come to her. Instead, tears welled up in her eyes as the terrible events leading them here replayed in her mind. Without a word, Captain Olem's worst fears were realized.
Over the next few hours, Olivia and Oliver recounted their ordeal, taking care to omit any reference to speaking stones or mystical powers. Olivia thought it best to let Oliver explain whatever it was he was going through himself, and it seemed he wasn't quite ready to confess all. When they neared the end of their story and the unlikely reunion with their father, it was Captain Olem's turn to tell the tale from his perspective.
"As you know I was sent out from Falmund with one hundred hand-picked men in order to discover the truth behind the "stonebound" rumors. We were to track down any leads and substantiate any viable story. If we discovered the rumors were true; that ordinary people were granted strange powers by some ethereal voice, we were to hunt them down and capture or kill them."
Olem paused to take a breath before continuing on.
"I want you two to know that I didn't believe any of these rumors. King Joram has been growing increasingly paranoid and erratic in his day to day dealings. I fear he may have already lost his grip on reality, and I shudder to think what would have happened if one hundred soldiers were released unchecked in the countryside. I only agreed to lead them in the hope that I could reign them in and squash the rumors quickly."
"We found a scrap of uniform in the forest just before those creatures attacked us," said Olivia. "What happened to the rest of your men? Were you attacked by the creatures too?"
"I don't know how to say this without sounding crazy, so I'm just going to say it. Those creatures are my men, or what's left of them."
"I don't understand," questioned Olivia. "How can such a thing be possible?"
"I can hardly believe the tale myself, and I've been living it these last weeks."
Olem hunched forward and took a deep breath before continuing his tale.
"Even before we set out from the city something felt odd. The men seemed agitated and restless. For a while, things were going okay. We rode through the surrounding towns listening to all kinds of fanciful stories of stonebound. Most of them were too fantastic to be believed, but there was a common thread that ran through all the stories. The stonebound always disappeared after revealing themselves. Some people said they headed North, others said West. Either way, they were all headed in the general direction of the Valley of Lux."
"The Valley of Lux?" questioned Olivia. "Why go to that wasteland? Nothing can live there."
"We had no idea, but we decided to follow them. Everything changed when we entered the forest. The men were visibly agitated and fights started breaking out among them. I could see there was a danger of open rebellion so I instructed the officers to round up the worst offenders and place them in chains. Things seemed to calm down after that but everyone was still tense. As we bedded down for the night, I was considering calling everything off and returning to Falmund the next day, but I never got the chance. Sometime during the third watch, a shadow descended on the camp."
Olem shifted uncomfortably as he continued, " I can't explain what I saw. One minute the men were sleeping and the next they were transformed into the creatures you saw. I had to fight tooth and nail just to escape the camp alive. I don't know why I was spared their fate or even what they are, but ever since then I've been trying to get back to Falmund to warn everyone."
Olivia sat in shocked silence. She looked at Oliver but his expression was unreadable.
"They are no longer men, but creatures of Tenebris," Oliver intoned.
Olivia waited for Oliver to elaborate, but he stayed silent.
"What do you know of all this?" asked Olem, searching his son's face. "And what has happened to you? I think it's time to reveal whatever it is you're keeping from me."
Oliver's face was a mask of hidden emotion as he slowly answered, "Father, I am Stonebound."


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Most recently rescued by the U.S. government and FIAT (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino) S.p.A., Chrysler, an oft-troubled car company that has frequently flirted with death, is now one of several brands held by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which is headquartered in London. The story of how this came to be is almost as long and convoluted as the preceding sentence, but the future is looking bright. In fact, FCA has announced that Chrysler will become the company's mainstream brand, and that the current 3-vehicle lineup will expand to include an entry-level car and a crossover SUV or two.
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2016 Chrysler 200
Aside from a cramped rear seat, the Chrysler 200 meets almost every requirement of a midsize sedan buyer.
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It might be an old car, but more than a decade of continuous improvement keeps the Chrysler 300 compelling.
2016 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country enters its final year of production before a completely redesigned model arrives. Bargains should be abundant.
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Accounting is an information system that identifies records and communicates the economic events of an organization to the interested users in form of financial statements. If the management knows accounting, or at least, keeps in mind that any decisions it makes may have an accounting impact, the management may run some accounting numbers or even consult their accountants (and sometimes, even the external auditors) before going through the transaction. So, have pity on your accountants (and yourselves) and try to look at the accounting side of your decisions first before implementing them. There are some disadvantages, mainly you will have to spend more of your time learning and understanding accounting (which is not really that easy).
Very good hub and I agree with you that a business owner should at least understand the basics of accounting. That is one of the very first things I tell people who are contemplating self employment: understand the basis of accounting and taxes. It states that methods used in one accounting period should be the same as those used for materially similar events and transactions in other accounting periods.
Some of them do make the effort but without a solid accounting background, they often get lost in translation and I have to describe what I'm saying in laymen's terms before they can fully understand accounting. However, this is not always feasible in financial accounting, since entities may not follow the consistency concept once there is justification for doing so. Consistency of presentation is related to certain qualitative characteristics of financial statements – reliability and comparability.
The need for this fundamental principle arises because in financial accounting, there can be several routes to one result. In summary, the consistency concept facilitates comparability, reliability and fair presentation of financial statements. In order to function effectively, these different arenas need to communicate and it is accounting information that facilitates this communication.
According to Kyriacou (2007, Lecture 1, p5) accounting information serves many important purposes, for example assisting users in making informed decisions, in relation to the effective allocation of scarce resources. Therefore accounting information can be seen to be a potent influence in society, which affects everybody. In doing so I will be exploring, in particular the development of the conceptual framework, the contributions made by modern accounting theorist and the developments in accounting concepts.


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Schiller Park - Machine squared off against Italy's CUSB La Fotta last night in an international friendly. One of Italy's most historic and successful teams, CUSB La Fotta has been traveling through New York and Chicago on their way to next weekend's US Open in Minneapolis.
Despite the jet lag and heavy legs, the Italians came out with lots of life early in Monday's scrimmage. With only one turn for either O-line and no breaks, Machine traded to 5-5 under a beautiful Schiller Park sunset. With high around breaks and strong wideside work, the Italians were looking tough to stop, even under high pressure from the Machine defense. A turn against a CUSB zone led to a break for the Italians, giving them a 6-5 lead. After a hold each, Machine scored quickly on O and then broke for half on a gentle away shot from Stephan to AJ, 8-7.
The second half saw even more pressure from Machine's changing D looks, and the stifling defense on handler resets led to two breaks and a 10-7 lead. A series of trades, featuring some big throws by CUSB's #90 and athletic grabs in the air by #97, brought it to 13-10. The CUSB zone, anchored by Davide Morri up front and Ironside's Kurt Gibson (picking up with CUSB for the evening) in back, slowed Machine's offense, but content to take as many throws as required, the Machine offense would find ways to punch it in each possession of the second half. With the dark advancing, two more CUSB turns led to two quick breaks, and Machine finished the game winning 15-10.
After the game, both teams came together to share praise for the supportive group of spectators on hand, and friendly feedback for each other. The post-game celebration moved to a nearby brewery where players were able to trade stories, jerseys, and lots of laughs. In a gesture of extreme kindness, Machine introduced the Italians to local Chicago delicacy: Malort (a disgusting spiced liquor). In a surprising turn of events, the Italians not only tolerated the Malort, but several found it to be enjoyable.
Photo highlights will be posted on www.huckpix.com (action shots above courtesy of Huck Pix).
One story of note, Machine rookie (and player with the most Italian sounding name of any attendee at the scrimmage), Vinny Ciaramitaro, was delayed getting to the scrimmage as the car in front of his bus flipped over in downtown Chicago while crossing a bridge, blowing out all of its windows. Both the bus driver and Vinny jumped out to help the family of four who were stuck inside as the gasoline leaked out. Everyone was safe, and Vinny was able to play in the scrimmage despite cuts to his hand.


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I haven't been feeling like a "real runner" the last portion of this year because I wasn't racing and was focused on school instead. However, when I look back at the year as a whole I did a lot of running and accomplished some pretty major goals!
I ended up running 1167 miles total! I also biked 627 miles and got in 142.5 hours of cross training!
I started last year with a lovely long run on the Eastern Trail. I did't know it at the time, but it would be my last long run where I didn't battle the cold and snow!
January and February were then spent trying to marathon train in one of the coldest, snowiest winters I remember! I also ran the Midwinter Classic 10 Miler in February. Despite frigid temperatures, I really liked the race. 10 miles was a fun new distance to race.
At the end of February we were more than ready to leave the snow and head to New Zealand for our belated honeymoon. We had so much fun exploring both islands in our rented campervan. And of course, I also ran a marathon! The Bayley's Mountain to Surf Marathon marked my 6th continent complete!
Once we got home I made the impetuous decision to book a trip to Morocco to complete my goal of running a marathon on all 7 continents. So I jumped back into marathon training and started nursing school. Over Memorial Day weekend I made a quick trip to Morocco and knocked off those 26.2 miles.
It was a really tough run and not quite the triumphant ending I had imagined to my 7 continent quest. With time though, I made peace with it and was able to celebrate my incredible accomplishment. Many years and many miles later I had finally done it!!
Over the summer it was all about shorter distances and fun. I ran the Peak's Island 5 miler at the end of July. As always, it was a fun day out on the island.
The following weekend I finally ran the Beach to Beacon 10k. It is Maine's most well known race, so I was glad I finally got to experience it. I even managed to surprise myself by running really well in the heat.
Once fall semester started I was super busy with school, but I did manage to make time for one race. I ran the Trails to Ales 10k with a group of friends from school!
Although I didn't have any particular training plan or mileage goal throughout the fall, I still managed to log quite a few miles. Running really helped me keep my sanity during this stressful semester.
In November, my long run mojo finally returned and I found myself craving longer runs again. Yet I've resisted signing up for any longer races early next year. For the first time in 8 years I want a winter where I don't have to constantly battle the elements for hours. I'm not sure what next year holds. I think it's going to be a year where a lot happens in my life outside of running, so I am a hesitant to commit myself to too much. I am eyeing a couple relays (a new one in Maine from Bar Harbor to Portland or one in Prince Edward Island). For now I'm content to still bask in the glow of finishing my 7 continents and run whatever I am feeling each day.
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Launched by the EastWest Institute (EWI) in 2010, Nextgen is a platform that connects the next generation of foreign policy professionals with today's renowned experts in the field. Nextgen gives you the opportunity to engage and be involved in global issues.
EWI works to reduce international conflict, addressing seemingly intractable problems that threaten world security and stability. Views expressed on Nextgen do not necessarily reflect those held by EWI.
"Today we're announcing a $1 million Google.org grant to The Hidden Genius Project, an Oakland, CA-based organization that is working to increase the representation of black male youth in tech. By mentoring Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills, The Hidden Genius Project aims to shift perceptions of computer scientists and inspire the next generation of technologists. These funds will help the organization grow into new cities, train more staff, and expand their work to inspire more young people to pursue careers at the intersection of tech and their passions.
Coding is evolving and influencing how we think about all industries, including fashion, music and art. But even as CS becomes more important across a wide variety of fields, millions of Black, Hispanic and female youth aren't unlocking its benefits."
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Maru Presents: Drew Mosley
Drew Mosley is one of favourite artists, here in Ottawa, Canada. A Heritage Carpenter, Artist and Husband, Drew is seriously a magical dude. We're stoked to have worked with him for our Spring/Summer collection this year! Here's a quick video on Drew himself, alongside a preview of some of the gear! We'll also be having a release party and premiering our short film with Jordan Wiens, next Saturday at Antique Skateboard Shop, hope you can join us if you're in the area!


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This would suggest the statistics on suicide are underestimated, the rates of suicide could be much higher than reported if one considers the possibility or "car suicides" instead of car accidents. Read more »
Understanding the suicide note
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..so close, less than 3 months till the end of the year & I feel lighter than ever. I was burdened when the year started & now the weight has lifted, it took me a few self help books, self love, yoga, friendships and family to push me through. I wanted to go with the flow this year & sometimes it's not gone as expected but rather than wallowing in pity, I am living the life in the moment and not giving a fuck.
So to people out there, enjoy the present, past doesn't come back and the future will never come. Look around you & feel the moment, your body, your surroundings & the people around you.


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On the Accidental Wings of Dragons
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"Action packed with amazing characters, intense passion and high stakes, On the Accidental Wings of Dragons by Julie Wetzel is an engrossing, thoroughly entertaining read - a complete package of incredible action and sizzling romance." ~Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite - 5 stars
When Michael Duncan is sent to investigate the disappearance of several dragon subjects, he finds himself in a bind. Locked in a dungeon, his only hope lies wrapped in a bundle of cloth tossed at his feet. One kiss and his life is changed forever. Hunted by his own people for crimes he didn't commit, Michael has to learn a whole new life at the hands of a beautiful woman. Can she help him clear his name, or will just being in her presence get him sentenced to death?
Carissa Markel doesn't know who this man chained to the wall is, but he's her only chance for escape. She has power, but, born without a voice, she lacks the means to wield it. One choice, made in desperation, sends them running for his life. Does she have the strength to help him clear his name? And what will her brother, the King of Dragons, do if he finds out what she's done? That's immaterial, the real question is… can she keep her hands off him long enough to find out?
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After landing a job as assistant to a handsome CEO, Victoria Westernly feels like her life is finally on the right track. But when she discovers her new boss is the city's most powerful vampire, she'll have to decide whether her attraction to him is worth the risk…
* Kindling Flames: Gathering Tinder
* Kindling Flames: Flying Sparks
* Kindling Flames: Smoke Rising
* Kindling Flames: Stolen Fire
* Kindling Flames: Burning Nights
* Kindling Flames: Blazing Moon
Available in September 2017: A new and sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from Julie Wetzel.
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Britain's Digital Catapult has announced the creation of a a "Machine Intelligence Garage" providing Artificial Intelligence and machine learning startups access to computing power and specific expertise.
The government-backed innovation-boosting organisation revealed the new programme on Thursday, explaining that the garage will be kick-started on 23 January 2018, and run for a period of three years.
The initiative will allow budding AI companies to get the resources they need to build their product.
"Access to computation power is amongst the significant barriers to innovation around machine learning and AI," Wendy Hall, University of Southampton professor and co-author of' "Growing the artificial intelligence industry in the UK" review said in a statement to Business Insider.
Machine learning is an AI technique to build systems able to make predictions or recognise patterns by sifting through vast troves of data.
Still, analysing that data takes some serious computing power, which in turn takes some serious money. Digital Catapult said in a statement that a single training instance for a machine learning system can require a company to pony up more than £10,000.
That is why Digital Catapult's new initiative will make it possible for companies to utilise computing resources offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Google Cloud Platform, Nvidia, Graphcore, STFC Hartree Centre, EPCC, Newcastle University, the Alan Turing Institute, Bart's Health Trust and Capital Enterprise.
Startups can already apply to enter the Garage, and new applications will be accepted every six weeks. Each tranche will be made up of at least five companies.
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5:07 a.m. Belmont, Meredith EMS: North Main Street, Laconia, cover truck, ambulance.
5:07 a.m. Meredith: Lucerne Avenue, Laconia, cover truck.
5:52 a.m. Franklin: Lily Lane, medical aid.
8:19 a.m. Gilford: Allen Road, service call.
9:17 a.m. New Durham: Wentworth Road, medical aid.
9:46 a.m. Holderness, Plymouth: Route 175, medical aid.
10:02 a.m. Meredith, Meredith EMS: Jenness Hill Road, smoke in the building.
10:19 a.m. Gilford: Hickory Stick Lane, medical aid.
10:31 a.m. Tilton-Northfield: Laconia Road, Tilton, fire alarm activation.
10:41 a.m. New Durham: Hamm Road, medical aid.
11:01 a.m. Barnstead: Walker Road, motor vehicle accident.
11:06 a.m. Holderness: Science Center Road, fire alarm activation.
11:10 a.m. New Durham: Glen Street, Farmington, structure fire.
11:15 a.m. Gilmanton, Barnstead, Strafford: Glen Street, Farmington, second alarm structure fire.
11:15 a.m. Strafford: Main Street, Farmington, cover truck.
11:21 a.m. Franklin: North Main Street, unknown alarm.
11:39 a.m. Holderness, Plymouth: Shepard Hill Road, CO detector activation.
11:51 a.m. Barnstead: Georgetown Road, medical aid.
12:46 p.m. Barnstead: Route 4, Epsom, medical aid.
1:34 p.m. Alton: Mount Major Highway, medical aid.
1:35 p.m. Gilford: Mount Major Highway, Alton, medical aid.
2:05 p.m. Plymouth: Langdon Street, fire alarm activation.
2:52 p.m. Tilton-Northfield: Laconia Road, Tilton, fire alarm activation.
3:51 p.m. Strafford: Crown Point Road, medical aid.
4:29 p.m. Bristol: Pleasant Street, odor investigation.
4:38 p.m. Moultonborough: Gruner Extension, fire alarm activation.
5:17 p.m. Moultonborough, Meredith EMS, Center Harbor, Sandwich: Bean Road, Moultonborough, motor vehicle accident.
5:21 p.m. Tilton-Northfield: West Main Street, Tilton, medical aid.
6:02 p.m. Moultonborough: Fox Hollow Road, service call.
7:19 p.m. Campton-Thornton: Haartz Way, Thornton, medical aid.
8:26 p.m. Gilford: Intervale Road, fire alarm activation.
9:23 p.m. Franklin: Spring Street, medical aid.
9:47 p.m. Tilton-Northfield: Winter Street, Tilton, medical aid.
10:31 p.m. Andover, East Andover: Bridge Road, Andover, unknown type explosion.
10:50 p.m. Campton-Thornton: Route 175, Campton, medical aid.
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text: Working as a team comes into play a lot through your life. When you are young it could be on a sports team, in grade school it could be working in a group to finish a class project, and later in life it could be learning to work as a team with other coworkers. Studies have shown that playing music in a group could have a significant impact on your life. For example, playing (and sticking with) an instrument can increase the capacity of your memory. In an article on www.effectivemusicteaching.com it states "New research suggests that regularly playing an instrument changes the shape and power of the brain and may be used in therapy to improve cognitive skills." It continues to say "if you learn how to play an instrument, the parts of your brain that control motor skills (ex: using your hands, running, swimming, balancing, etc.), hearing, storing audio information, and memory, actually grow and become more active." Playing an instrument in a group setting can also be very beneficial. Teaching children (and adults) to pay attention to the other musicians and to be flexible when things go wrong. It's also very helpful in teaching perseverance and patience. Since learning an instrument takes time and LOTS of practice it can help children, as well as adults, learn to be patient and teaches children that hard work can pay off! If increasing brain function is something you want to try, or if learning an instrument just sounds fun, let us know! We offer piano, guitar, drums, bass, and voice lessons as well as song writing and audio production. If you would like more information on music lessons give us a call at (972) 207-9353 or visit our website at www.wannalearnmusic.com!


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Lowood Bray St, Large 4 Bedroom Home Great for the Family
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Beaches, Buttocks and Medical Treatments Abroad From Blogger Pictures Medical Tourism is a fast-growing trend in the search for the perfect body, or a money saving medical procedure like replacing a hip or getting your teeth straight. And for costly medical procedures for the uninsured and underinsured, treatment abroad may be the only answer. Some studies like an All Medical ... Read More »
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Six and Seven Star Hotel Rating Inflation
Hotel Rating Inflation From Kaleel ftp etc So far no international classification for hotels exists, but that hasn't stopped ambitious hotel marketers from slapping any number of stars, diamonds, cacti on their properties and touting them as 5 or 6 or even 7 star properties, whatever that may mean in real service and amenities. I think the ratings inflation trend ... Read More »
Faces I loved in the Arab Middle East
Deep into the heart of the Jordanian desert, along the caravan routes. Nearby, the Desert Castles with their falcons and weathered gate keepers. A blond friend from almost another world. Yet…deep kinship developed From Drop Box all images by Wendie Hansen Ah, Butros. Gardner by day…dashing Egyptian by day too! From Drop Box From the roads in Syria, past the ... Read More »
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Udaipur, India. Passion and Color
It's amazing how many intense, racist, political statements this simple 1 minute Travel Video PostCard has generated in its 60,000 or so views. I wonder why? Udaipur, India, is 300 miles southwest of Delhi, India, and is called one of the most romantic cities in the world. Udaipur, India, has also been called the City of Lakes and the White ... Read More »
Geocaching: Geting Lost and Finding Treasures
From Drop Box So, we crossed the wooden Cornish-Windsor Bridge from Vermont into New Hampshire, just over a narrow section of the Connecticut River. It's the longest covered bridge in the world. The bright yellow, hand-held Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) said we were here. But "here" was a dusty shoulder off a winding country road pretty much in the middle ... Read More »
Forced to Travel for Medical Attention!
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Seven treated at hospital after two road accidents
Seven persons were taken to the Scarborough General Hospital over the weekend following two vehicular accidents.
In the first incident, fire officials reported that around 8:23pm on Saturday, a Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) truck was turning into Bacolet Road, when it collided with a three-tonne truck driven at the traffic lights. Emergency officials were summoned and the driver of the WASA truck as well as the driver of the other truck were taken to hospital for treatment.
In an incident, at approximately 6:25pm on Sunday evening, Joel Cipriani was driving his Mitsubishi Lancer in a westerly direction along the Claude Noel Highway when he attempted to make a right turn into Canoe Bay. It is reported that Cipriani's Lancer collided with a Toyota Hilux driven by Eric Roach, which was proceeding in an easterly direction. Both Roach and Cipriani were rushed to the Hospital. The occupants of Cipriani's car, Monty Maxime and Sasha Gormadidie, were also taken to the hospital with reports being that Gormadidie suffered a broken right arm.
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It Takes A Village!
Startups Care only happens because of the amazing community that supports it. Every year a conglomerate of Vancouver technologists and technology companies come together to to make the magic happen.
Having said that, year-on-year certain people keep showing up to make things work behind the scenes and have been instrumental in the growth of this initiative. We added this page to recognize their contributions.
Christopher Luft
Christopher Luft is a creative technologist and co-founder of limacharli.io. He founded Startups Care in 2014 in a fit of gratitude after the birth of his daughter.
Vivian Chan
According to this photo that wasn't chosen by her, Vivian is a unicorn. Vivian works closely with startups and support organizations in the Canadian tech ecosystem.
In her spare time (what's that?), Vivian is passionate about giving back to her community and can often be found volunteering. She has been involved with Vancouver Startup Week since it's inception and currently serves as the Co-Chair. She is also Co-Chair of YES! Vancouver, a local philanthropic group that fundraises for Dress For Success Vancouver and of course has a special place in her heart for Startups Care!
Ross Haleliuk
Ross is a project leader with 7+ years of experience. He is driven by technological curiosity, strong passion for WOWing customers, building high-performing teams, helping organizations realize new opportunities, and a desire to make an impact.
Ross' mission in life is to be known as a man who helped others succeed. When he is not busy moving Trello cards, Ross organizes events, mentors aspiring entrepreneurs at local hackathons, and contributes to numerous non-profit boards and organizations across Canada.
Laura Norbury
Laura has spent the last 4+ years as a General Manager and entrepreneur at Natural Source Healthy Office Snacks. She spends her days wearing many hats, but most importantly building relationships with her clients and amazing NS team.
Laura has been volunteering since she was a small child, giving back has always been a cornerstone of a fulfilling life. Since moving to Vancouver many years ago, the importance of food security has become her focus, and thus she devotes her time to organizations like Startups Care and Potluck Cafe Society.
Stanley Kwok
Stanley Kwok is a many of many talents but excels as a full-stack developer. He has given back through his previous work with the Mifos Initiative, and now as supporter of Startups Care.
Stanley believes it is a blessing to work on something he is passionate about; therefore, he wants use his time and energy to be a blessing to others.
Kasey Bayne
Kasey is an experienced marketing leader and CMO at Redstamp Agency. She loves helping companies grow, solving problems, and combining creativity and data to make magic happen!
Passionate about Startups Care and the Vancouver startup community, this is something that's she's proud to continue to be a part of. Kasey also mentors at BC Tech, and is a proud supporter of the Canadian tech community.
Bradely Shende
Dad, storyteller, problem finder and solver, and random clicker and zoomer of all things tech, who still thinks everyone prefers a hug.
You can learn more about Bradley on his website, or check out his latest project: www.freeli.com
Amer Alkhatib
The following is a list of things that Amer is passionate about (in alphabetical order): design, food, helping others, organization, and problem solving. Naturally, StartupsCare was a fit.
When he is not design director-ing at BeTheChangeGroup, he is UX Design Instructor-ing at RED Academy. With the little time left over outside the two positions, he likes to look at, think about, and (maybe even) make art.


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Sterling falls vs yen as risk aversion resurfaces
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Sterling eased against a broadly resurgent yen on Tuesday as a run of soft U.S. housing data and falling equity markets kept investors cautious about risky carry trade investments in the high-yielding pound.
With no first-tier British data, the currency took its cue from increased risk aversion which reduced the appeal of buying high-yielders like sterling via cheap borrowing in, for example, the yen.
Risk aversion resurfaced as soft data from the U.S. housing market over the past two days has stoked worries about how much the world's biggest economy will be affected by the deterioration of the subprime mortgage market.
"(Markets are moving on) news from the U.S. and continuing nervousness about the credit issues. It's typical that when the carry trade does badly, sterling depreciates against the euro and the dollar, and that's what we've seen today," said Paul Robinson, currency strategist at Barclays Capital
By 1403 GMT, the pound was down 0.7 percent at 231.10 yen <GBPJPY=R>. Against the dollar it was a touch softer at $2.0101 <GBP=>.
The euro was up 0.12 percent at 67.89 pence <EURGBP=>, getting an extra boost from stronger than expected German Ifo business confidence and euro zone M3 money supply data earlier in the session. British housing data on Thursday -- including mortgage lender Nationwide's house price survey for August and the Bank of England's mortgage lending figures for July -- could give sterling new direction.
Until then, though, analysts say the pound is likely to track swings in risk appetite and moves in equity markets.
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Title : Black ( Clashing Colors #1)
By : Elin Peer
Published : September 18th 2016
By: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Genre : NA – Contemporary – Romance – Dark. ( Arc – Giveaway )
"Some people grow up with caring families, summer camps, and birthday parties.
Not me!
If you saw me, your first thought would be: Goth girl – and then you would look the other way, like everyone else.
But that's okay, I get it, and I don't care.
Caring is a luxury I can't afford. My life isn't about caring. It's about surviving, and it's been that way ever since I ran away from home seven years ago."
When twenty-one-year old Black, is arrested for shoplifting, she's forced to reach out to the father who never wanted anything to do with her. As expected, her father rejects her again, but to her surprise his younger stepbrother, Gabriel, a decorated war hero who has just returned from duty in Afghanistan, shows up, committed to do the right thing and help his new stepniece get back on her feet.
Can a man who gives and takes orders for a living help a rebel who breaks all rules and answers to no-one? And what happens when Black is forced to go into drug rehab with an unorthodox therapist whose methods are bat-shit crazy and require a parent to come along? Gabriel and Black hardly know each other, but when Gabriel offers to step up and replace his brother, things quickly get intense between them.
This book is intended for mature readers only, as it contains a few graphic scenes and some inappropriate language.
The Clashing Colors series consists of five separate stories. For the best reading experience and to avoid spoilers this is the recommended order to read them in.
Clashing Colors 1 – Black
Clashing Colors 2 – Violet – November 2016
Clashing Colors 3 – Green – December 2016
Clashing Colors 4 – Blue – February 2017
Clashing Colors 5 – Yellow -March 2017
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Susan Colt- Roberts Donated the funds to purchase the Hope Sanctuary property. She passed away in May 2014 but The Hope and all its animals will be forever grateful for her generous gift.
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Please give a big ol' hello + welcome to baby Joanna! This sweet little lady joined her family at the end of March, and holy moley, is she a bundle of joy. I met her mama at the local yoga studio, and it was such a lovely experience to visit her whole family at home on such a beautiful spring afternoon.
Jojo, as she's been nicknamed, brings so much -- Oh. Oh? What's that? Big brother Marco wants to tell you something?
Yeah, hi - he wants to remind you he's also freakin' adorable and will absolutely steal the show if you give him half a chance to do so.
Seriously, this little guy was such a ham, and had SO much love for his new baby sister. I just adored watching the two interact.
He even took a break mid-shoot to read and put himself to bed (for about a wink of sleep) - apparently being a camera charmer is hard work, y'all.
Did I forget to mention Jojo has a whole mermaid thing going on?! I loved her bright nursery, the colors were so beachy-keen, and y'all know I'm always a sucker for all things aquatic.
We wrapped our session with lots of cuddles and an homage to her papa's profession...
Congrats to the Orsinis on this sweet addition, and thanks for all the giggles! -MEJ


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Keep Mrs. Jeanette Thomas at Alimacani Elementary
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Superintendent Willis,
This petition has been started in support of Mrs. Jeanette Thomas, who is a 1st grade teacher at Alimacani Elementary School. She was informed today by your office that she will be transferred to another school much farther from her home because of budget issues. The transfer of Mrs. Thomas will create a HUGE negative impact on my child's education and the other 17 children in her class as well as disrupt classes for the ENTIRE first grade level of Alimacani. These children are just getting back to school after missing a week for Irma. Now they are going to be "grandfathered" in to another class, with new students and a new teacher that has new expectations. Our children have the basic right to routine in their classroom and to feel safe that their teacher is there for them. This transfer creates a unnessecary social and emotional burden on our children. You were elected to protect our children's right to education and routine and I expect you to do this. After speaking with several parents, we will not stand for this happening in our schools and if this practice of transferring teachers mid-year continues more of us will turn to charter schools instead of public education.
Mrs. Thomas is a new mom to a beautiful daughter, Camille and her husband is currently battling a rare form of cancer. Last September, while Mrs. Thomas was pregnant with their first child, the unthinkable happened and her husband suffered a stroke. Alimacani staff and teachers donated days so Mrs. Thomas could be home to help her husband recuperate. In November 2016, their daughter was born and she went out on FMLA, supposed to return mid February. By February 1, the Thomas family was in Houston at M.D. Anderson as they were no longer eligible for clinical trials here in Jacksonville. Mrs. Thomas was forced to resign for the remaining of the school year with hopes to return to Alimacani this year. Thankfully her husband is winning the cancer battle and they have been able to return to Jacksonville with the hopes of getting life back to normal. NEVER was she told she would lose her tenure. It makes no sense, that after only 5 1/2 months out she loses credit for 6+ years of hard work and dedication to her students.
All of these reasons are why I wholeheartedly ask you to reconsider the transfer of Mrs. Thomas and reinstate her tenure. Our Principal, teachers and staff are all in support of keeping Mrs. Thomas at Alimacani. All situations are not black and white when there are extenuating circumstances. Just as teachers are expected to see the gray areas and teach individual children based on their individual needs, the same should be the case for our teachers! They are our most precious asset and we must treat them as such.
I will be emailing and hand delivering this letter to your office on Tuesday 10/3/17.
Thank you and I will be awaiting your response,
Chelsea Schultz, Parent to 3 DCPS students Email: email@example.com
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Halo Anniversary is just around the corner…
If They Came to Hear Me Beg – Performed an Assassination against an Elite to survive a fall that would've been fatal Gamerscore = 25 Unlocked on 27/08/2011
As the Summer is drawing to a close and Fall is just around the corner, again we are on the verge of another Halo release. On November 15th Halo Anniversary will be available allowing gamers to once again play through the Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, except this time with updated graphics, achievements, and online co-op. But what may be even more excited for is the 7 new multiplayer maps (one of which is Firefight). Seeing as there is a little over a year before Halo 4 arrives and the multiplayer base migrates to the new game, I plan to give the present Halo multiplayer a solid run through before then. Halo: Reach has a fantastic multiplayer suite with so many ways to play that there is always something new to be experienced.
On the subject of Halo racing, my son and I went on a mission to uncover new and exciting race tracks that users have created via the Forge editor. While searching I did discover CruelLEGACY's blog which is a great resource for all things Halo. What we did find is some really cool track variants like Coastline Dusk which can be seen above or downloaded with the link I provided. Racing in Halo: Reach is just one of the unsung modes that the game has to offer.
There is a new title update due before Halo Anniversary ships that will make some fundamental changes to the multiplayer experience. Here is what you can expect when it is released:
The Halo: Reach Title Update will add more options and flexibility to Halo: Reach's Multiplayer. It will roll out in late September and gives 343 designers the following levers to create game variants in Matchmaking playlists. Of course while all of these features can be enabled via Matchmaking playlists, players should remember that 'normal' Reach gameplay can and will continue untouched in its own Matchmaking playlists. The features and elements listed here are tools available to us and will be used and implemented appropriately.
News on the timing of the Title Update release will be revealed at the Halo: Anniversary panel at 10 am on the 26th of August during Halo Fest.
Make damage bleed to health through shields possible.
Make reticle bloom configurable.
Modify Armor Lock.
• Sticky grenade will not be nullified if you use Armor Lock after being stuck.
• Damage received while in Armor Lock is transferred to remaining Armor Ability energy.
• How much the damage depletes your Armor Lock energy is configurable.
Modify Active Camo.
• Reduce the bonus time the player gets in Active Camo while standing still.
• Reduce the overall length of time the player can be in Active Camo.
Remove Sword block.
• Disable the ability to block Sword attacks using melee with anything other than another Sword.
Implement the classic Magnum from Halo: CE.
Enable playing Co-Op Campaign and Firefight without requiring a HDD.
Certainly many changes. I suspect it will all be for the best.
One last video before I close out. This weekend's HaloFest has produced a lot of news regarding the new direction of the Halo Universe, but what I saw that is the most exciting is the concept art that shows what we can expect from next years Halo 4. I have always been a fan of the look of Forerunner relics, structures, etc., and Halo 4 looks to deliver this in spades!


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Without the ability to concentrate, a full and complete life is not possible. If we lack the mental focus to stay with one activity for any length of time, we will never be able to achieve our goals, build our dreams or enjoy life's dazzling process. Meditation is not some contrarian practice reserved for monks sitting atop mountains. No,meditation is an age-old technique that was developed by some of the world's wisest people to gain full control of the mind and, in doing so, to manifest its enormous potential for worthy pursuits. Meditation is a method to train our mind to function the way it was designed to function. and here's the key benefit: the peace and tranquility we will feel after twenty minutes od daily meditation will infuse, every remaining minute of our day. We cannot afford not to discover the power of this 5,000-year-old mind traning discipline.
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On Thursday, October 26, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Department of Justice had reached a settlement in two cases brought by conservative groups who alleged that they were wrongly targeted by the IRS. Both cases stemmed from a 2013 admission by the IRS that they applied inappropriate scrutiny to conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. According to Attorney General Sessions, groups with names involving 'Tea Party' or 'Patriots,' as well as those concerned with government spending or taxation, were subject to "inappropriate criteria to screen applications for 501(c) status."
Hundreds of applications on behalf of conservative groups were transferred to a specific group of IRS agents who subjected the applications to "additional levels of review, [and] questioning and delay." In many cases, the agency made even more demands and requested "highly sensitive information from applicants," including donor information. This information is not required to obtain tax-exempt status.
The IRS conducted an internal audit, which they finished in 2013. This audit concluded that conservatives were inappropriately targeted due to poor management, not partisan politics. Due to the conclusions of the audit, President Obama fired IRS Commissioner Steven Miller.
Despite the result of the 2013 audit, Sessions made it clear in his announcement of the settlement that "any entitlement to tax exemption should be based on the activities of the organization and whether they fulfill requirements of the law, not the policy positions adopted by members or the name chosen to reflect those views."
In his statement on Thursday, Sessions cited a quote by the late Chief Justice John Marshall, "that the power to tax involves the power to destroy … [is] not to be denied." Acknowledging that the actions of the IRS were an attempt to "destroy" conservative groups, Sessions further cited the First Amendment's prevention of "the federal government from treating groups differently based solely on their viewpoint or ideology."
In total, both suits settled by the DOJ included 469 plaintiffs or members. One of the cases, Linchpins of Liberty v. United States included 41 separate plaintiffs. The other case, NorCal Tea Party Patriots v. Internal Revenue Service, was a class-action lawsuit brought by 428 members.
While the settlement, which is still subject to court approval, will not provide any monetary compensation to the targeted groups, the IRS would be required to acknowledge its actions were wrong in an apology to the conservative groups. Sessions stated that "[t]here is no excuse for this conduct" by the IRS, and the DOJ "hopes that [the] settlement makes clear that this abuse of power will not be tolerated."
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The topic name is apt as this is what came out of my partners mouth when I bought it home for her, lovely hey! 😂
Right I bought this for my partner who has always wanted a mini, and I plan on getting it fixed up, and hopefully doing all the work welding, reapray engine building etc all trades I've done just having the time and space.
So I'll upload some pictures as I go along, it will be slow progress but it will be progress none the less and hopefully I can help others and likewise for you guys for me!
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I have 2 friends that want to try out our sport and see if they want to get into it. I told them the best way was to take a day and go to trail tours. However I was thinking that if it's allowed I could bring them to Larose and let them try it out on my bike. I know you need to have a OFTR membership to ride there which I do, but would they be ok for them to ride my bike there with out one for the day. I won't be riding just showing them the ropes and picking them up off the ground. or is there a day pass I could get for them and if so where would i get it.
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Do you remember little "#Buckwheat" from the Little Rascals? If you had trouble trying to figure out whether Buckwheat was a boy or girl in some of the films, you might be surprise to know that the character indeed did start out as a girl, but slowly morphed into the role of a boy. The boy role was played by William "Billie Thomas. Depending upon the era you grew up in, "Buckwheat" might have been one of the first #black faces you remember watching on the television screen.
"The Little Rascals "Our Gang" series aired from 1934 to 1944. Thomas was a native of Los Angeles, California. Thomas' portrayal of "Buckwheat" did not come without controversy. Many people during that time argued that his character was associated with the "pickaninny" stereotype. However, Thomas always defended his work say that he and the rest of the people who played black roles in the films were treated no different than the white children." (read more)
Billie Thomas first appeared in the 1934 Our Gang shorts For Pete's Sake!, The First Round-Up, and Washee Ironee as a background player. The "Buckwheat" character was a female at this time, portrayed by Our Gang kid Matthew "Stymie" Beard's younger sister Carlena in For Pete's Sake!, and by Willie Mae Walton in three other shorts.
Thomas began appearing as "Buckwheat" with 1935's Mama's Little Pirate. Despite Thomas being a male, the Buckwheat character remained a female—dressed as a Topsy image of the African-American "pickaninny" stereotype with bowed pigtails, a large hand-me-down sweater and oversized boots. After Stymie's departure from the series later in 1935, the Buckwheat character slowly morphed into a boy, first referred to definitively as a "he" in 1936's The Pinch Singer.
Thomas played the role for ten years in the Our Gang serious. He appeared in all but one of the shorts made from Washee Ironee in 1934 through the series end in 1944. Thomas' character was often paired with Eugene "Porky" Lee as a tag-along team, who often worked to outsmart the bigger kids. Thomas lived with a speech impairment as a young child, as did Lee. They were friends on and off set. The two became well known for their catchphrase "O-tay!" Thomas went on to enlist in the Army after his acting days. He was realized from active duty in 1956 decorated with a National Defense Service Medal and Good conduct medal. He lost interest in acting and did not return to Hollywood. Thomas died at the age of 46 from a heartattack the day after his mother took him to an audition.


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What You Need to Know Before You Sell
Buying and selling a home are about similar activities as football and crochet, so you've got to approach them differently. What buyers and sellers have in common, is that they are in transitional stages in their lives – they need a bigger place, they're moving to a new city, or they're going through lifestyle change. But that's pretty much where the similarities end. Selling is all about getting as many of the right people exposed to your property as possible. That's where we come in. We make sure that literally thousands of people know about your property, and make sure that when they see your property listed for sale, they think "Yup, this is a nice place." We use all kinds of strategies to get the word out. So when you list with us, you know that a lot of people will not only see your listing, they will want to see your property.
1. Get a dedicated, creative selling agent
1. When you're selling your home, choosing the right agent should be like having first pick for teams at a pick-up game. You've got all the power, and you want to get the people who will make a winning team. I am a dedicated selling agent, focused on selling. While I use my experience with Buyers to understand what Buyers are looking for, my focus is on representing sellers, getting people interested in the property, and getting the best price for my clients.
You also need an agent who can get the word out. My partners and I know how to get the buzz going about your property. We get creative. We do not rely on the listings to get the people in. We use both conventional and non-traditional marketing media to break through and make people notice your property. The more people interested, the closer you are to getting the right offer. It's not rocket science, but you need the right people to do it.
2. Figure out your listing price
This task is one-part math, one-part psychological game. We perform a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), which tells us what similar properties have sold for recently. But to effectively price your property within this range, we also consider what potential buyers will think of the asking price. Price yourself too low, and you might not get as much as you can for your property (and nobody wants less money, right?). Price yourself too high and you may scare off potential buyers who think your property is out of their price range. We strategize with you to make sure your property does not sit on the market and become stale, and that you get the highest price possible for your property.
3. Make it official
As with many important things in life, selling your home involves some paperwork. But I will take you through it, and help you make sense of what you're reading and signing. This part of the process will officially list your house up as for sale in the Greater Vancouver Area, and make your relationship with us
4. Get ready to sell
· First, clean. It's simple, but a clean house always sells better. We can't stress that enough.
· Next, remove the clutter. You might like that "lived in" feel, but the more potential buyers focus on your collection of different things, the less they notice the property. Put them away.
· Third, consider a professional home stager. If your place is empty, or lacks a bit in the decorating department, these people can make your place look like a featured property from Better Homes and Gardens in no time. This will help sell your home and help you get a better price. On the other hand, home stages can be costly. If this isn't an option, I can personally help you make the most of your space.
· Picture time. We send in a professional to take flattering shots of your property. Good photos get people interested. We cannot stress this enough. Professional photos are the way to ensure your place looks its best. We'll also make sure we've got accurate measurements and floor plans because for most buyers, it's never too early to start thinking about which way the couch is going to face.
· Clean again. Really. Keep doing it. It's that important.
5. Get the buyers interested
Many properties are listed on the MLS online database, but you've got to go beyond this sea of photos if you want to sell quickly and for a high price. So we get the word out in other ways, and through media that buyers actually respond to.
Most buyers begin their search online, so we've invested in creating and heavily marketing a website that attracts buyers. The content is designed to keep people reading and keep them coming back again. Potential buyers can check out your place, and they can send it to a friend. As soon as your listing is ready, thousands of people will know.
The web is critical, but we haven't forgotten the printed stuff either. We get your property into appropriate ads and flyers. Not to mention the really good looking feature sheets we always leave at the property.
Gone are the days of just putting up a "For Sale" sign (although we do that, too). I will take you through a marketing strategy that could help sell your house for a higher price than you thought possible. I will figure out your needs, and exactly what we can do to make your house the one everyone talks about. When you list with us, get ready, because your place could get really busy!
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The truth is that showings can be tough. It's a bit weird having people come through your place. We make this as easy on you as possible by scheduling showings when you're comfortable with them, by always checking with you first, and by ensuring that all visits are made with me.
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Hopefully, people are clamoring to make an offer on your place. In addition to a purchase price, offers include a closing date (or the date the buyer gets to move in), and it could also have a number of conditions. A convenient closing date is important, since in some cases sellers can be left without a home for a certain period, and that gets expensive. Conditions on the offer could include a condition that the buyer gets financing or, that a house passes home inspection. In an ideal situation, the buyer has made an offer without any conditions, in an attempt to make the offer more attractive to you, the Seller. There can be a lot of variables, but I will help you through every step.
8. The Deposit
At this point, the buyer provides a deposit cheque, which we hold in trust until all the conditions have been met. Of course, if the buyer is unable to fulfill all the conditions, for whatever reason, the offer becomes null and void and they get their deposit back – simple. If the conditions are met, the deal becomes "firm" and we hold the deposit until closing. To make the whole process easier for you, I will make sure the deposit is picked up and delivered as needed.
9. Fulfilling the Conditions
Fulfilling conditions can take a while, or very little time, depending on how much the buyer has done ahead of time.
Usually the offer is conditional on a home inspection. In this case, a professional home inspector spends 3 - 4 hours thoroughly checking out your home, and the buyer usually accompanies them. The inspector will produce a summary of their findings, and if the buyer is happy with them, they will remove the inspection condition.
If it turns out that the buyer can't, for whatever reason, fulfill the conditions, the offer is null and void. Not ideal, but not the end of the world. We'll get right back out there and find you some new potential buyers.
Once the conditions are met, the buyer signs a subject (condition) removal and the deal is firm. If you have completed all these steps, then you are a successful home seller.


text: As work slows down for the summer, I'm beginning to have the energy and time for other things in my life. I've finally started to catch up on my towering backlog of books, made a dent in the mess our apartment had become, and wonderfully even had time for a walk after work! It was the perfect week for it too, since the days have been increasingly sunny. I'm sure soon I'll be whining about the heat and sun, but for now, for a few days at a time, I'm happy for the sunshine. It was especially appreciated on our Saturday hike along Boulder River for the May Alpine Trails Book Club meeting. The river was raging, and a much milkier shade than when Andy and I visited last year in April. After the hike, we stopped in Arlington for lunch and a beer at Skookum Brewing. Definitely one of my favorite things about Washington - there's always a good beer stop on the way home from the trail!


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On Sunday morning we met at the club to play a new battle with Charlie Don't Surf, the TooFatLardies Vietnam-era wargaming rules. This was our fourth game and most of my gaming mates seemed now quite familiar with the mechanisms and are progressively turning their attention to tactics. The other piece of news is that (at last!!!) I did not act as umpire and I could finally play a full game. Not that I dislike umpiring, but after three games I was eagerly looking to take a command.
The scenario this time was not a mainstream search and destroy operation: a US helicopter had crashed near the Cambodian player, next to a well identified supply trail of the Vietcong, and the the American player was in a race against the clock to locate the crash site, blown the remants and rescue the survivors or their bodies.
The map layout is presented in the following illustration, indicating also the US main forces entry point (to the East) and the area were the last radio contact with the helicopter took place (a may-day signal).
The game resulted into two different actions, as we will see: the rescue mission itself, undertaken by a highly trained special commando force (LRRPs), and a major (and bloody) battle between the US infantry elements coming in support of the commando team and some Vietcong forces aiming to infiltrate in South Vietnam.
The first turn saw the first LRRP commando team (me!) with five soldiers, a big man level IV and three blinds (2 dummies) getting inserted by helicopter in the enemy territory. There were three different sites where the helicopter might have fallen indicated by blank blinds; we chose as our LZ a cleared area next to the blank blind located southernmost. My plan was to search in that area with one of my blinds (a small recon patrol) and send the main force fast to the other two areas.
The blank blind was successfully spotted unveiling some debris, probably of a previous mission, but not our helicopter. The commando leader then ordered two teams to move south along the river while the third covered the rearguard, as increasing Charlie activity was detected in the area.
Some Vietcong forces were approaching in blinds rapidly. The US blind took a defensive position at the other side of the bridge, and this forced the first VC blind to deploy on the table (automatic spotting). The VC player then stopped to rearrange his column in order to attack with full force the enemy in front...
....providing some breathing space to the rest of the commando teams to arrive to the other two possible crash sites.
The VC squad charged the US blind, only to find nothing (a dummy blind, or a patrol that had successfully escaped and rejoined the main team force) giving an additional extra-turn for the rest of the commandoes to recon the crash sites. In the meantime, in the light of increasing VC activity in the area, the team leader radioed home base and requested reinforcements (2 additional LRRP teams).
A second US blind (another patrol/dummy) uncovered the second blank blind, which was not the crash site but remained in a forward position to retard the arrival of a second VC unit, forcing an automatic spotting and then again disappearing when the enemy got close enough...
... while the main commando force finally arrived at the crash site, finding the whole helicopter 4-man crew only slightly injured (incidentally, I introduce in this photo our latest painted model, a 1/48 Huey; some details still to be finished).
With the crew safely rescued, the commando team mined the helicopter and then run to the top of the ridge to join with the reinforcements LRRP teams just arrived.
The VC forces in their rush to try capturing the American elements forgot to take any cover, being caught in the open by the three commando teams that opened fire from the top of the ridge at short range, causing a bloody carnage among the enemy ranks and suppressing them for the rest of the turn.
And that was basically it in this part of the table: in the remaining turns, the first team escorted the helicopter crew towards the eastern edge of the table, while the other two teams retreated slowly by echelons covering the rearguard of the first team in case of the VC advancing too close.
At the other side of the table, a different battle was brewing. In principle, the idea was that a full infantry Company supported by a mortar battery, would enter the table after the 4th turn to help in the rescue operation undertaken by the LRRP teams.
What happened finally was that the Vietcong players, once they realised that the main objective was lost (capturing the helicopter crew) , decided to go for a secondary mission, consisting in crossing the table along the Ho-Chi Ming trail to infiltrate in South Vietnam.
The Americans seeing the VC blinds approaching the US entry edge (and later I knew, the VC tactical edge too), moved their forces aiming to cut the movement of the enemy. At some point, one the VC blinds emerged from he jungle area and ambushed an American platoon...
... enabling two other VC units to escape into South Vietnam, but placing themselves in a very bad position, at the bottom of a valley and surrounded by three US infantry platoons on the crest of the ridges around.
The VC platoon was charged and routed...
...and being defeated with heavy casualties, they could only surrender.
It was at this point that the umpire decided to conclude the game, with the US players achieving a massive: in addition to accomplishing our main mission, we denied the VC from fulfilling his secondary objective conditions (retiring more than 60% of their troops through their tactical edge) while inflicting a significant amount of casualties.
Overall I'm quite happy with the game and personally with the way that I handled my troops in conditions of local overwhelming superiority of the VC players (initially facing two full platoons with my 5-man LRRP team!!). Good lessons learned about the effective use of blinds to cover your main force flanks and to delay enemy movements, as well as practising the hit and run tactics (quite useful when playing VC, which is my preference in CDS because of the challenge).


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So much of the business support available is stuck in the dark ages. We're on a mission to change this by creating a program that breaks through all that. One where we stop doing business, and start being human.
We're living proof that when we innovate how we gather, we can innovate how we work & live. We're now looking for 6 committed individuals that want to level up their impact with a carefully curated learning group of likeminded peers. Visionaries that want to change the world, by changing their world.
Initial applications welcome from Alptitude and Ashram alumni.
Apply for Alptitude Circles and supercharge your efforts to...
Bring more fulfilment to your work and life by working on your organisation, not in it.
Level up your skills as a leader and free yourself up to make your biggest contribution.
Open the door to new possibilities by exposing yourself to new people and ideas.
In your circle you'll find an inspiring mix of fellow visionaries to support and challenge you.
Develop new skills, up your knowledge from peers and learn about yourself in the process.
Where possible we'll get away from our devices and get a much-needed reboot for your mind and body.
The small print
Who's it for?
Founders, leaders and changemakers that want to level up their impact and personal growth, but don't want to do it alone.
This is a leadership program fit for the new breed of entrepreneur that:
Values purpose before profits
Wants to build a business but also have some fun along the way
Is open-minded and willing to share
Values experiences above things
Believes in the power of the collective mind, not the hero entrepreneur
Is committed to levelling up as a leader (and human being)
How does it work?
Taking all the winning elements of our Alptitude retreat, this program is a unique blend of learning, adventure & connection. Expect a combination of facilitated group huddles and peer coaching via Zoom, your own personalised monthly action plan, instant group chat and an invite to real world gatherings with your peers that lead to meaningful connections and breakthroughs.
How much will it cost?
With everything we do our goal is to create life changing impact for the people we work with and their businesses. We're committed to this and want to make sure you are too. The exact fee will be confirmed in coming weeks, but expect it to be in the thousands not hundreds.
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An interesting article in the NYT magazine about the evolution of the rock star - from rebel to MySpace slave: By Clive Thompson
"Jonathan Coulton sat in Gorilla Coffee in Brooklyn, his Apple PowerBook open before him, and began slogging through the day's e-mail. Coulton is 36 and shaggily handsome. In September 2005, he quit his job as a computer programmer and, with his wife's guarded blessing, became a full-time singer and songwriter. He set a quixotic goal for himself: for the next year, he would write and record a song each week, posting each one to his blog. "It was a sort of forced-march approach to creativity,†he admitted to me over the sound of the cafe's cappuccino frothers. He'd always wanted to be a full-time musician, and he figured the only way to prove to himself he could do it was with a drastic challenge. "I learned that it is possible to squeeze a song out of just about anything,†he said. "But it's not always an easy or pleasant process.†Given the self-imposed time constraints, the "Thing a Week†songs are remarkably good."


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In case you didn't know, Diggy Simmons is all grown up! The rapper and former 'Runs House' star has been on social media showing off his super toned and hot body as he prepares to release new music.
Diggy posted a few model shots, including one where he is shirtless posing in front of a mop bucket, which is perfect, since he will need to clean up all the drool and other liquids after fans cop a look at the snaps. Swoon below.
The snaps below were posted about a few weeks ago, but still good eye candy just to throw in there.


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Plot Your Course
You just received your conference brochure in the mail. What to do? The first thing I'd recommend is go online and print another copy of the brochure from the conference Web site. This will be your working copy: the one you will dog-ear, mark up, highlight, and scribble on. Your goal this month is to profile the agents and editors listed in the brochure, and map out your workshops. If you already have your list ready, spend this month reading books on how to pitch. We'll catch up to you in August.
Most conferences have a limit on how many pitches you can buy. Plan on picking four agents and editors and learn as much about them as you can. Here are a few sites to help you:
WRITER'S MARKET (www.writersmarket.com)
Part of Writer's Digest magazine, Writer's Market is my favorite source of information. For a low subscription price ($30/year), you have instant access to a searchable database. Not only will you learn more about your target agents' and editors' needs, you will also be able to use Writers Market's "submission tracker," a neat organizational e-tool that helps you keep track of your queries and proposals.
HINT: If you don't find your agents' or editors' names, try using their agency or imprint names.
PUBLISHERS LUNCH (www.publishersmarketplace.com)
Publishers Lunch is self-described as the most widely read daily dossier in publishing and known as "publishing's essential daily read." This is a free e-newsletter that gives you the latest, greatest info on everything publishing. My favorite part is the weekly deals. They describe who's selling what, for how much, and by whom. Scan their weekly list. Is your targeted agent there? If so, what is she selling?
HINT: If you have the means, purchase a subscription to the companion of Publishers Lunch, Publishers Marketplace. This is a site dedicated to publishing professionals and acts as a clearinghouse. It is only available to registered members for a $20 monthly fee. Membership is month-to-month, so you can always use it short term to glean the most up-to-date info on your targeted agents/editors.
BILL'S LIST (www.wrhammons.com)
Bill's List might take you a while to navigate, but once you figure out how to search on it, you will find information GOLD.
HINT: Check out the "No Dumb Questions" section to find questions (and their answers) you don't have the guts to ask.
PREDITORS AND EDITORS (http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/)
This is a wonderful site that acts as an industry watchdog. They reveal scam artists and other folks who would not act in your best interest if they should happen across your manuscript. Compile your target list and then go here to feel better about your choices. I just searched on my agent's name and saw that she was "recommended." I'm feeling better already.
HINT: If you can't find the agency name, search for your agent or editor by their first name. As stated on their Web site: P&E lists agents by first name just like businesses because businesses don't have last names.
Mary Andonian is the agents and editors coordinator for the Willamette Writers Conference—one of the largest writers' conferences in the United States. In past years, she was Co-chair and Program Coordinator. She just completed her second book, Bitsy's Labyrinth. You can reach her at (maryandonianwwconferencATyahoo.com).


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My Seedheads Collection will be available this fall in its original colorway from Clothworks. The main pattern in this collection has already been used on other products and I've added coordinating designs to complete the group. It was a lot of fun to work on and I'm excited to see it printed on fabric.
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