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From Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 5 June 1807
Washington June 5. 07.
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 31st. has been recieved, and I think it will be fortunate if any circumstance should produce a discharge of the present scanty grand jury, and a future summons of a fuller: tho' the same views of protecting the offender may again reduce the number to 16. in order to lessen the chance of getting 12. to concur. It is understood that wherever Burr met with subjects who did not chuse to embark in his projects unless approved by their government, he asserted that he had that approbation. most of them took his word for it; but it is said that with those who would not, the following stratagem was practised. a forged letter, purporting to be from Genl. Dearborne, was made to express his approbation and to say that I was absent at Monticello, but that there was no doubt that on my return my approbation of his enterprizes would be given. this letter was spread open on his table so as to invite the eye of whoever entered his room, and he contrived occasions of sending up into his room those whom he wished to become witnesses of his acting under sanction. by this means he avoided committing himself to any liability to prosecution for forgery, & gave another proof of being a great man in little things, while he is really small in great ones. I must add General Dearborne's declaration that he never wrote a letter to Burr in his life, except that when here, once in a winter, he usually wrote him a billet of invitation to dine. the only object of sending you the inclosed letters is to possess you of the fact, that you may know how to pursue it if any of your witnesses should know any thing of it.—my intention in writing to you several times has been to convey facts or observations occurring in the absence of the Attorney General, and not to make, to the dreaful drudgery you are going through, the unnecessary addition of writing me letters in answer, which I beg you to relieve yourself from, except when some necessity calls for it. I salute you with friendship & respect.
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The simple tricks designers use to give a room that "pro" feeling
As an interior designer with 9+ years (#gettingold) of industry experience, I have picked up some valuable and practical design tips along the way, that I implement on nearly 100% of my projects! I firmly believe that there are no hard-and-fast rules to design, but these guidelines have never let me down. So let's dive right in to these 5 design tips - that YOU can actually pull off on your own!
designer tip #1 - WHITE HOT
This trick was imparted to me during my first interior design job, by the highly experienced owner of the interior design firm. She repeatedly and adamantly exclaimed...."ALWAYS use bright white lampshades!" Now, I initially found this advice quite limiting. There were oodles of lamp options that had shades of all other hues....and you're telling me I cannot use them?!? Of course, her advice has proven correct, time and time again. A white lampshade increases the brightness/openess/chic factor of a room EVERY TIME. I have dabbled in black lamp shades, trying to find a loophole, and they humorously become a black hole in the room. All of my clients love a bright, clean, fresh look - white lamp shades it is.
designer tip #2 - SCALE IT OUT
This tip can save you potentially thousands of dollars....by avoiding costly mistakes! When meeting with clients, I too frequently hear that they purchased a piece of furniture without knowing beforehand the ideal size/scale of the piece. When browsing a furniture showroom, a certain piece can appear to be the perfect size. But, upon delivery into the home, it suddenly fits all wrong. Size and scale is tricky, and even seasoned professionals cannot "eyeball" certain pieces and get it right. Measurements are everything! There are fantastic free online products now, that allow you to easily draw your own room to scale, and then drag and drop possible furniture arrangement directly into the room! It requires a little bit of work up front before hitting the furniture stores, but takes the guesswork out of the process. You will be able to confidently select and purchase the perfect piece for your space. Try www.homestyler.com
designer tip #3 - GO GREEN...THUMB
Hear me out...I know there are some of us out there that can kill a live plant just by sneezing (myself included). But in today's market there are a ton of fantastic silk/dried/fake plant options that can inject that perfect dose of "life" into any room. Fake succulents are everywhere right now, if you'd like to add small doses of interesting shape and texture. Green moss balls are a favorite of mine....throw them into a decorative bowl and you're good to go! Whether real or fake, plants in a room provide a necessary layer of interest, texture, color, and connection to nature.
designer tip #4 - LET'S GET TOGETHER
Learning how to create "visual groupings" is a skill that must be mastered over time. When placing artwork, accessories, or even throw pillows - try to think of the items as a whole, and not individually. Don't just throw single accessories loosely on a shelf. Instead, try to create a cohesive group that works harmoniously together. You can create harmony by grouping items that have a similar color story, for example. If you need an extra boost of confidence, use a cheat sheet! There are stunning examples of how to execute this principle on Pinterest, magazines, design blogs, catalogs, etc.
designer tip #5 - HEIGHT MATTERS
Drapery Panels can be the crowning beauty of any well-designed room. But, if the correct length was not implemented, it appears that the room's growth was stunted! (Think high-water pants). Drapery panels should always have an optimized length....I suggest hanging them directly under your crown molding or ceiling line, which is usually significantly higher than the top of the window. By doing this, you truly capitalize on the height of the room, and it gives a look of elegance and drama. Many ready-made panels that you can buy at retail stores are never long enough.....I recommend doing a thorough search online for extra-long panels, or consider custom drapes. The final look is well worth it!
So now I'd love to hear from you - which of the design tricks above triggered an "A-HA" moment in you??? Tell me in the comments below. And by the way, can I mention you are always welcome to ask me about your personal design dilemma - I'm here to help!


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Larry Wilson, owner of Larryland in The Crossing, is hosting his monthly Pickin' on the Porch at the Neighbor's lower deck. Come hang out and enjoy this interactive music experience. If you're musically inclined, bring your instrument and join the fun! Pickin' on the Porch is the FIRST FRIDAY of every month!!
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Imagine Me & You (2006)
Comedy, Drama, Romance2006 Year 90 Mins 6.8 Imdb
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Imagine Me & You is a movie starring Piper Perabo, Lena Headey, and Matthew Goode. A newlywed bride becomes infatuated with another woman, who questions her sexual orientation, promoting a stir among the bride's family and friends.
Imagine Me & You Movie Information
- Production Co: BBC Films, Cougar Films Ltd., Ealing Studios
- Released: 23 February 2006
- Imdb Rating: 6.8
- Runtime: 90 Mins.
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Trades made, better yet trades not made, was proof it's a buyer's market. And it should remain a buyer's market the next 12 months, possibly longer.
In a buyer's market there are bargains. Ask any real estate agent you know.
By clearing cap space the past two years, Thunder general manager Sam Presti has flexibility that should benefit him in free agency.
While it was disappointing to not land Chandler, the Thunder could sign an up-and-coming player like Knicks big man David Lee, Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge, Atlanta's Marvin Williams, the Lakers' Lamar Odom or Utah's Paul Millsap.
Other free agents this summer include: Mike Bibby, Raymond Felton, Andre Miller, Linas Kleiza, Leon Powe, Charlie Villanueva and slam dunk champion Nate Robinson.
It's doubtful Presti would sign an aging All-Star. But some team will commit valuable cap space to Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Ron Artest and Rasheed Wallace.
Some players mentioned above will be restricted free agents. They can match any offer Presti makes. Others will re-sign with their current team.
But Lee is a prime example how the shaky economy could work in Oklahoma City's favor. Lee probably will seek a $10 million-a-year deal which isn't a bad price for someone averaging 16.4 points and 11.8 rebounds.
New York would love to keep its double-double machine - Lee has 42 double-doubles this season, tied with Dwight Howard for most in the league - but the Knicks probably won't have cap room to re-sign the 6-9 power forward.
Commissioner David Stern's state of the union address All-Star weekend was bleak. Stern said the salary cap and luxury tax ceiling probably will decrease for the first time in his 25-year tenure.
This year's salary cap is $58.6 million. Several months ago projections were it would increase to $63.1 million. Instead, the new estimate is $56.5 million - a dramatic difference.
That's why many teams will be hesitant to offer big-buck, multi-year deals. The top three priorities for some teams: Cut payroll. Cut payroll. Cut payroll.
The luxury threshold tax is $71.1 million and could shrink below $70 million. That's why New Orleans' owner George Shinn, staring at a $76 million payroll, tried to avoid a $6 million penalty by trading Chandler. He probably will attempt to trade him again this summer.
Not landing Chandler disappointed many Thunder fans but if they're patient another young, quality player could be wearing Thunder colors next season.
2008-09 figures
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2009-10 figures*
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*estimated. Final figures won't be calculated until this summer.
The Q&A
Chris Paul Hornets G
What was your reaction to the warm Ford Center reception last Tuesday?
This was our home for two years. If it wasn't for us this team (the Thunder) probably wouldn't be here right now. We feel a connection to the fans and hopefully the fans feel a connection to us.
What's it like when the Hornets are in Oklahoma City?
When we got here (Monday) we knew our way around everywhere. We practiced at our old practice facility. It felt like we were at home.
What do remember about your two seasons in the Ford Center?
Great memories. We had a really good team. The only thing I regret is we never got to the playoffs with this crowd. It was crazy. If we could have ever got to the playoffs I think this place would have erupted and gone nuts.
Last year you were in the MVP discussion. Are you disappointed this year you're rarely mentioned?
I was real excited last year, my third year, being in the MVP hunt. But right now I'm satisfied with how everything is going. I just want to get to the playoffs and win the championship.
What's your impression of the Thunder?
They're definitely on the right path with Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook. They're a good, young team that could be scary (in the future).
Checking the lottery numbers
With the Tyson Chandler trade rescinded, the Thunder probably won't move up or down many spots in the reverse standings which will determine how many of the 1,000 ping pong balls each team receives in the lottery for the No. 1 overall pick, expected to be OU power forward Blake Griffin.
Listed below is the current NBA reverse standings, number of ping pong balls each team would receive and the percentage of landing the No. 1 pick.
Mike Baldwin also projects the final standings, number of ping pong balls each team would receive and the percentage of landing the No. 1 pick.
Current standings
Team W-L Balls Odds 30. Sacramento 11-46 250 25.0 29. Washington 12-44 199 19.9 28. LA Clippers 13-43 156 15.6 27. Thunder 13-42 119 11.9 26. Memphis 16-39 88 8.8 25. Golden State 19-36 63 6.3 24. Minnesota 19-35 43 4.3 23. Toronto 21-35 28 2.8
Projected finish (April 15)
Team W-L Balls Odds 30. Sacramento 17-65 250 25.0 28. LA Clippers 19-61 199 19.9 29. Washington 21-63 156 15.6 27. Memphis 23-59 119 11.9 26. Thunder 24-58 88 8.8 25. Minnesota 28-54 63 6.3 24. Golden State 29-53 43 4.3 23. Toronto 30-52 43 4.3
Who's hot
Utah point guard Deron Williams. Hampered by an ankle injury early in the season, the Team USA point guard is averaging 28.0 points and 10.3 assists in February. For the season, he's second in the league in assists (10.1) behind Chris Paul.
Who's not
Detroit. The Pistons are 3-9 their last dozen games and are riding a five-game losing streak. They begin a five-game road trip today (Cleveland, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando and Boston).
Kobe coming to town
The Thunder faces another three-game week with back-to-back road games this weekend. The only home game is Kobe Bryant makes the first of two Ford Center appearances.
→Tuesday: LA Lakers. Only a handful of tickets remain to see Kobe, Pau Gasol and Phil Jackson.
→Friday: at Dallas. Dirk Nowitzki scored 46 points, the most by any opponent, in Dallas' 103-99 win two months ago.
→Saturday: at Memphis. The Thunder's first road win was over the Grizzlies on Nov. 29, the night of Bedlam football.
Kidd wants security
→Dallas point guard Jason Kidd will be a free agent this summer. Kidd, who turns 36 next month, is not interested in a one-year deal. He wants to play three more seasons. Owner Mark Cuban said if Kidd continues to play like he has he'll consider it.
→Chauncey Billups said teammate Carmelo Anthony is playing with a chip on his shoulder after not being selected for the All-Star Game. Melo has averaged 24.7 points and 10.3 rebounds the past three games.
→Cavaliers power forward Ben Wallace needed 14 stitches in his right arm after he accidentally smashed his arm through a car window in Richmond, Va., playing in a pick-up football game during the All-Star break.
→Heat president Pat Riley told Jermaine O'Neal headbands are not allowed. O'Neal, 30, said he's rejuvenated by the trade but has worn a headband his entire career. He's politicking to receive an exception.
→Washington made a strong statement by not trading Caron Butler or Antawn Jamison. With Gilbert Arenas returning soon, the Wizards believe they can be a playoff team next season.
→Heat rookie Michael Beasley, the No. 2 pick in the draft, could play less minutes following the trade for O'Neal. Udonis Haslem also plays power forward. Coach Erik Spoelstra like's Beasley's progress but says "he's a four."
The number of league-leading charging fouls drawn by Steve Nash and Cleveland forward Anderson Varejao. Nash's defense is shaky but his ability to run a fast-paced offense and force turnovers is one reason NBA scouts love the two-time league MVP's all-around game.
Talking about heaven and hell
Allen Iverson's interview with a television reporter at Media Day two days before the All-Star Game took a bizarre turn.
The question: Do you think you're going to heaven or hell?
A reporter asked that follow-up question after Iverson said pro athletes are fake when they hand out Thanksgiving Day turkeys in front of TV cameras.
"When I do things for my community, I always tell them, especially when I go to hospitals, I don't want cameras around me, because it makes me feel like I'm doing it for (publicity)," Iverson was quoted. "That's not why I do it. I don't like cameras around because it is truly fake.
"I do things for people and for my community because it makes me feel good as a person. And it helps misfortunate people."
As for the big question: heaven or hell?
"When it's time for me to get towards that gate, either He's gonna say, 'Come in,' or 'Turn around,'" Iverson said. "And a camera won't decide whether I get in or not."
What answer does he expect?
"I've done a lot of good things in my life and done a lot of bad things in my life, so I don't know," Iverson said. "I hope the good things I've done outweigh the bad things. I'm damn sure I don't want to go to hell.
"I'm not saying that I'm not in because I think I am. Unless some things go dramatically wrong in the next how many years, I think I'll be welcomed through those gates."
Connecting with fans
Twitter service was introduced in 2006 and has become an online phenomenon. The service has nearly five million users, 70 percent who joined last year.
Similar to blogs, a person "tweets" by typing bite-size messages limited to 140 characters. NBA players are among celebrities who are "tweeting," providing fans insight into their lives.
President Barrack Obama has 282,000 followers. Shaquille O'Neal, who tweets once a day, has nearly 100,000 followers. After earning co-MVP honors at last Sunday at the All-Star Game, O'Neal twittered: "Kobe is the best. He told me to take the trophy home for my sons. Class act. Thanks bro."
Amare Stoudemire politicked fans on Twitter for All-Star votes. Chris Bosh's "tweets" at the All-Star Game in Phoenix were a big hit even though Bosh didn't play due to a knee injury.
After being traded to Oklahoma City, Tyson Chandler twittered: "OKC, I'm back!!! I'm looking forward 2 helping get this franchise back (where) we belong!!! See you at the top!! I want 2 thank all my fans in N.O. We had a great run. I love & will miss you all!!!"
It's uncertain what Chandler twittered the following day after the trade was rescinded.
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Tonewood Trio will perform at the Saucy Jazz fundraiser at Creswell High School. We will be using CHS's wonderful grand piano in two short sets, one about 5:45 pm and the other at 8:15 pm.
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Here are Bailey & Brody's photos from our session on Saturday! Aren't they adorable! Brody took a few minutes to warm up to the camera but it was well worth it! Miss Bailey is a natural in front of the camera and didn't have any problems striking a pose for me!
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Role: Concept, Art Direction & Design
Spore was another massive launch for EA. This highly anticipated new game was created by Will Wright, the creator of The Sims franchise, and was many years in the making. And so was this advertising campaign.
We partnered with Wieden+Kennedy to take on the digital component of the Spore campaign. This consisted of a pre-launch campaign that promoted the Creature Creator, a free download that gave gamers a glimpse of the game before release. The campaign evolved into a massive launch day takeover of the web, from banners to unique media partnerships to contests to landing experiences that worked together with the offline experiences. The focus was on 'How will you create the universe?'—through creatures, game play, exploration or adventure.


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With the surge of vintage revival, old school jams, rock 'n' roll, and soul are rising out of big feature films and hit television soundtracks. There's something special about feeling the time warp via sound, it's much like getting a sneak peek into a different generation and its cultural atmosphere.
Being admirers of music — all music, especially rare vintage — Marmoset set out on a quest to help timeless, beloved oldies see the light of day once more. And so our Artist & Repertoire team delivered big.
Now with over 550 vintage artists from record labels like Fervor, Secret Stash, Goldband, Cleopatra Records, Saxony, and the Hadley Murrell Collection, listeners don't even need to dig through dusty crates in their estranged family member's basement. The range of these record labels are especially unique in that our vintage music is mostly not available for standard click licensing — instead, you'll want to reach out to our Creative Music Licensing team to begin that conversation.
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I am the planner de rigueur for our family's vacations, a job I happily do because I love traveling and also because I then get to pick the itinerary. As soon as I read about Hydra, it went to the top of my list of places to visit while visiting the Peloponnese peninsula this past summer. The lack of cars, the hiking trails crisscrossing the island, the lack of cars, the clear water, the beautiful port town, and the lack of cars were all strong draws for me. (Did I mention the lack of cars?)
It seemed to have something for everyone: a fun ferry ride to get there, nice restaurants by a busy harbour, beautiful and easy coastal paths, or more difficult hiking trails leading to incredible views. The rest of the family gamely went along with my plan, not knowing much more than my word that it sounded great. We were not disappointed.
3 Reasons why I dragged my entire family to Hydra:
Reason #1- There is truly no motorized transport on the island other than a trash truck-not even bicycles. Everything is moved by pedestrian or equine power. As we were pulling into the harbor on the ferry, I noticed a mule carrying a mini fridge up one of the coastal paths. I guess all appliances must be within mule- approved size limits before being shipped to the island.
Reason #2- As a Greek National monument, any new construction on the island must adhere to the predominant 1800 style of houses, which means there are no large resorts on the island, which truly does make it unlike any other Greek island I have visited. That doesn't mean there aren't lots of tourists though. Cruise boats on day-long island tours disgorge hundreds throughout the day, but they only get a few hours to explore the Hydra port. And once night falls, the island gets a new vibe as it is left to those who live there, either permanently or just for the night.
Reason #3- You'll find walking trails all over this island since this is the only way to get around. The fairly flat coastal paths lead from Hydra port to Mandraki to the east and Kamini, Vlychos, and Vlychos Plakes to the west. All of these villages have beaches, tavernas by the water, and make excellent stops on a walking tour of the coast. Or if you have some quad power, you can go up.
The hike to the Monastery of Profits Ilias is the most popular destination but it is a not a stroll. If you have younger kids, the half- mile hike to Agios Konstatinou might be a better option. Not quite the same views but still pretty breath-taking and without the whining about all the stairs. If you have some distance hikers in the group, you'll find more trails to the east and west ends of the island as well.
* A caveat- There is not a lot of tree cover, nor any natural water sources on Hydra. If you are here in the summer, you should start very early in the day as it gets extremely hot. You need to take lots of water with you on your hikes any time of the year.
Hydra was one of our favorite stops while we were in the Peloponnese, and you should definitely make it yours as well if you can. You won't regret a trip to this car- free oasis.
Thinking about traveling to Greece but no idea what to do and too busy to read a million blogs and guidebooks to figure it out? We've got you covered. My Hydra itinerary spells out everything you need to know for 2 days on this fantastic island- Where to stay, eat, and play. It lists in detail various hikes you can take on the island from 1 mile strolls to all- day hikes. It also tells about the various beaches, including the ones only accessible by boat, and how to get there easily.


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How might the concept of play be used as a framework for future technologies?
Project Information
Location: Malmo University K3, 2013
Client: IxDA Student Design Challenge
Project Time: 3 Days
Team Members: Individual
Personal Contribution: Research, Ideation, Concept Development, Physical Prototyping, Video Production
Final Concept
The final concept presented a new mode of interacting with arguably our most ubiquitous device, the phone. This platform would allow users to create their own tools through experimentation and play. The concept was born through practical experiences in Malmo learning about Arduino and prototyping.
IxDA Student Design Challenge Finalist 2013
The challenge brief was to engage in what we might envision as Playful Technology. The task was to examine what technology means, and how we interact with it, and conceptualise how the concept of play might present an opportunity for future technological innovation.
By being successfully chosen as a finalist I was able to attend the IxDA13 conference in Toronto, where we had 3ish days to take what we had been researching and build this into a concept.


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Major Programs
Great Southern Centre for Outdoor Recreation Excellence (GSCORE) is dedicated to growing the capacity of the outdoor recreation workforce with an emphasis on innovation and best practice.
Driving economic growth in rural and regional communities.
Working Together
Working Together is a dedicated service with a focus on providing information, support and advice to business owners and operators in the Great Southern to attract recruit and retain young Aboriginal employees.


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The La Sportiva TC Pro comes close to living up to the rock star, climb-anything-anywhere hype surrounding it. It features phenomenal edging, a flat toe, ankle protection for cracks, decent smearing ability, and an ultra supportive, semi-stiff sole that will keep your feet feeling strong pitch after pitch. This makes this shoe a top contender for the ultimate, single-quiver shoe title. As with any jack-of-all-trades, the TC Pro falls behind many specialized shoes in their respective terrains. It doesn't excel in the steep and burly world of high-end sport or bouldering.
For either, you'd be better off choosing the La Sportiva Genius or the Tenaya Tarifa. It also doesn't feel as versatile as the La Sportiva Skwama on a range of rock types. Instead, the TC Pro is an all-around, solid B student, with a peculiar savant-like genius for one subject. The brainchild of Tommy Caldwell is in a class of its own on high-end granite trad climbs. Only in the thinnest of cracks is this shoe less than perfect. If your hands can handle it, for the most part, these shoes can too. The semi-stiff sole stands in cracks all day without mangling your toes and will keep your feet from getting tired long after you've forgotten what lap you're on.


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Why always searching for "more" doesn't make you greedy OR selfish.
Penny Younger
In 2012, 2013 and 2014, I lived overseas; working and travelling.
Depending on who you are and what your idea of a 'long time' is, this might seem like a lifetime or like a drop in the ocean.
I know people that have lived overseas for 10 years, and I also know people who've never left the country they were born in.
Neither is right or wrong, it's just a personal choice as to what you'd like life to look like.
Now that I'm home, I'm reflecting on why I decided to live abroad in the first place and I'm finding the answer very simple.
I wanted to travel because I wanted more.
I didn't know what that looked like, but I knew how it felt.
It felt freeing, liberating, spacious and inspiring.
I felt like coming home to myself a little bit.
So I followed those feelings on my travels, if I came across something that made me feel that way, I stayed, if something made me feel anything but those things, I left.
I also decided to travel because I knew I had to.
Sometimes you just know when something is going to be apart of your journey, and I always knew that a few years abroad straight after university had to be apart of my story.
When I left my hometown of Brisbane in 2012, I felt uninspired, I felt bored and I felt half full – not because of where I was, but because of who I was.
I knew there was more to feel, more to experience and more to learn. I somehow knew that by travelling, I wouldn't so much find what I was looking for in something – it was never something I had to find – rather it was a place within my own life I wanted to get to.
An inner quiet maybe.
You could say the reason for my travels, aside from wanting more – was also about listening to that inner knowing we all have, that I was supposed to go and explore.
We all have those gut feelings inside us, telling us what to do… guiding us.
Going overseas for an unspecified amount of time was what mine was telling me to do, for no particular reason, other than to just go, and to trust that the path would lead me somewhere worthwhile.
I think that's really something I take away from my time overseas; to listen.
It's very easy to ignore guidance we are given, whether because we can't hear it or we don't like what it's saying.
But I made a commitment to always live by this guidance while I was away, and it never took me anywhere I wasn't supposed to go.
It lead me to new friends, a new relationship and a whole new way of experiencing the world and what it has to offer.
I think it's a beautiful thing to want 'more', and I don't mean that in the sense of turning your nose up at the life you have in front of you in search of something else.
I mean being totally grateful for the life you have, and simply wanting to deepen it. Give it more.
More meaning.
More depth.
More expansion.
These things might not lead you overseas, but they will lead you to your truth.
It might simply be enrolling in a course you've always been interested in, or quitting your job, or moving to a new suburb.
For me, more looked like a couple of years living out of a backpack, and working in another country.
Just the idea of it brought me closer to myself, and when we pursue a journey outside of ourselves, it is always relating to a journey we take inward.
I wanted to feel accomplished, to look around, knowing I was living the life of my dreams and that I got myself there; and loving how it looked, and felt.
You don't need to be abroad to feel this way about your life, you can absolutely feel this way at home as well, and that's a beautiful lesson I've discovered; that the grass isn't always greener on the other side, but that it's bright green everywhere you go, you just need to fertilise it with the right stuff.
At the time, I needed to be away, and do some work on myself so at the end of it all, I could come back, being a woman I was proud of.
It wasn't Australia, it was me.
So I followed the doors that were opening in front of me, because I knew they were guidance from the universe towards discovering what would fill me up and satisfy me, long term.
It was leading me to a deeper, fuller version of myself.
That inner knowing that led me abroad has really taught me to live my life differently. It has taught me to listen.
I listened to the gut feelings telling me to get on a plane, and even though I was scared silly, I did it anyway.
I now live my life in the same way on a full time basis, I always check in with my gut feelings and I trust them regardless of how insane or irrational they might be.
Even if I can't fathom how or why I should follow it, I do; and it's always, always lead me to where I'm supposed to be.
Living my life from this perspective has completely changed my life. I no longer over analyse things, I feel it and then I follow it.
What I want you to take from this, is to start tapping into your gut feelings and to experiment with them; follow them for once and see where they take you.
Trust that these feelings are never accidental, in fact, they are the life blood to your existence, and when you start living by them your life starts to open up and to flow, in ways you could never imagine.


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Why I Started Blogging/
Bloggers get a lot of stick. Why is that? Perhaps it is that sometimes true but often misconstrued belief that bloggers are just trying to get paid to do nothing, get free stuff, and have a nice life. My blogging story is different. I want to be a writer. I've wanted to be a writer since I was a little girl, reading Beatrix Potter then Josie Smith, before heading into the realms of the Brontes and Austen. I love books written with feelings, emotions, honesty and rawness. It is how I always hope my writing comes across; it is how I wish to be remembered. I have also recently developed a love for photography. Though I always envisage this as a secondary element, to compliment my writing, I am enjoying trying new things, pushing my boundaries, making mistakes, getting frustrated, then taking one photo I can look back on and smile because it creates a memory so vivid that only the combination of honest words and emotions can enhance it.
Blogging allows me to write and photograph exactly how I want to write and photograph; to share my art with the world, to develop the kind of creative I want to become, and to make mistakes with no one but myself to snide me.
We live in a modern age where getting your art noticed has deviated to the online realm. Instagram has become a mecca for photographers and the newly labelled 'influencers' to share what they do and get noticed. Now, the ordinary person can make money by working with businesses and brands - brands who have identified this new style of marketing and will invest in promoting their products through social media. Instagram was just fun for me at first. I loved taking photos and sharing adventures. I shared my travels and aloneness when cycling through New Zealand, and the sadness and joy of solo-hiking around the UK. I've shared personal thoughts on identity, loneliness, and being a girl who feels too much and is often a little lost, but who isn't afraid to share that. More recently I've shared the euphorias and struggles of trekking in Nepal, and the way I've felt about starting a new sport, climbing, the mental and physical challenges it has brought. I've always said I would rather have a small following who engage with my writing, than attempt to 'push' my Instagram to get tens of thousands of followers who don't really understand me or what I'm doing.
Despite having a relatively small following, I've had the opportunity to work with some great brands through Instagram and my blog; brands I hope who recognise my 'micro-influence' through the honest thoughts and imagery I portray. I would never work with a brand I don't believe in, and I would never promote a product for money unless it was one I truly loved and a brand whose ethos I support.
So, Instagram lead to blogging. Having a small micro-influence on Instagram, and working with some great brands, gave me the confidence to start a blog. It was all about confidence in the end. I was afraid to start a blog because then I'd become a blogger and people don't like bloggers. But I liked bloggers. Bloggers like Erin Outdoors who write with such honesty and integrity, Melissa Findlay, (though primarily photographer) who shares aspects of her life on her blog and Instagram, and the occasional writing from honest women like Kath Brose, Amanda Sandlin, and Alexandra Ulmke. They don't all blog regularly, but the occasional piece of writing they publish online makes me feel with such emotion that I was inspired to do it myself.
But I wanted to do it in a way that suited me. And I hope that comes across. I write about what I'm passionate about; trips that have impacted me, brands that have enhanced my outdoor adventures, feelings that need sharing. Wild & Words represents musings from the wild, portrayed through honest words.
Though I might still get a bit of stick for being a 'blogger', for sharing too much, for taking too many photos, I hope that what you read and see on my blog makes you feel, makes you want to pack a bag and head out on an adventure, or simply makes you say 'me too!'.
And don't be afraid to share your art and passions, or to feel the need to justify them.
Athena x
Some blogs I love that inspired me to start blogging:
Alexandra Ulmke aka A Girl & Her Van - Lonely
Amanda Sandlin - Escape
Kath Brose of Damsel Semi Distressed - Honest Hands Holding Dandelions
Melissa Findley - Wish You Were Here
Erin Outdoors - Do The Thing


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March 2011
After hardly getting a look in these past couple of years, I've been fairly busy on the Chesil over this winter
After experiencing fuel system problems a couple of times at the Le Mans Classic last year albeit in 43 degree heat and stop-start traffic, I decided to re-appraise it - despite it apparently working fine for several years.
My conclusion has been that in the very hot ambient temperatures the fuel in the return lines got so hot it started to vapourise and prevented fresh fuel gravity feeding from the tank above, which in turn caused the the pump to overheat.
In ordinary temperatures and ordinary running enough fuel is consumed by the engine for fresh fuel feeding the accumulator to keep things sufficiently cool. But not in the hottest weather i've ever experienced...
So out goes the gravity fed fuel accumulator, to be replaced by a swirl pot fed by a low-pressure pump. And in comes a return line back to the tank so that the low-pressure pump is continually refreshing the fuel in the swirl pot by that in the tank.
That way, the whole volume of the tank would need to heat up for me to experience a repeat of the problem.
As a further measure I'll also add a heat insulating gasket between the manifold and throttle bodies reducing the thermal transfer into the fuel lines in the first place.
So, the fuel system has changed from this:
to this:
And the photo below shows the new pump, filter, and swirl pot, located under my fuel tank.
Whilst the fuel tank was out I redesigned the tray that it was mounted on in an effort to lower it about a centimetre both to make the filler cap look flush with the bonnet and. more importantly, to make space for the return line under the bonnet.
The before and after picture below shows the subtle but worthwhile improvement to the height of the filler cap itself.
July 2011
Attended the Brooklands auto/aero jumble with the Speedsters Club, which was my first real trip out in the speedster this year (The camper van continues to be used most of the time). I spent some of the day before fine tuning the cold start settings of the ECU and also the acceleration enhancement (The engine would go momentarily lean after each gear change when accelerating hard)


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Last week I spoke a little bit about Self-Trust and would like to dive deeper. Accessing and trusting your own information in my view is the key that opens the lock to bringing your heart and soul desires into form. But we are not really taught how to trust ourselves, as soon as we are old enough to make mistakes, we are told we have done wrong, and to do things another way, that "we don't know what we are doing." Instead of honoring mistakes for what they are; lessons for sure, especially learning exactly what we don't want, but also that we were doing the best we could with what we had and knew at the time. And so we begin to lose trust in our own information. We forget how to even access it, and by it I mean Inner Wisdom, Inner Wise Woman, the MUSE. And when we forget her, she gets a little pissed and forgets us, she will often give all the good ideas to those who pay attention to her. The good news is she is there waiting to return to us. She loves attention, and chocolate, and wine, and roses, and boots. Steve Madden Freebird boots to be precise. So let's start connecting and paying attention to her with some tools and techniques.
But before we start I want you to do a check-in (and feel free to share) on where your level of self-trust is. A few questions to ask yourself and journal on.
- Do you slow down and connect to yourself before you get out of bed and again at night? (And as many other times during the day as you need to) Or do you jump out of bed and begin your to-do list and collapse into bed at night.
- Do you know what you need on a daily basis to take care of yourself before you take care of others?
- Do you make decisions with ease and confidence or do you ruminate and over-think every decision from small to big?
- Do you seek out others to support you in your decisions, or do you seek out others to advice or to get their opinions on your life and decisions?
- Do you take time at least several times a week to create? Whatever that means for you.
- Do you beat yourself up for past decisions and actions that did not result in the outcome you wanted, or even that caused you pain?
- Do you forgive yourself easily?
Now onto the fun stuff, running the experiments that will connect you more deeply to your wisdom, remember that only YOU can make the best choices for you, and how to trust yourself without question. Even when you make mistakes. I invite you to try any and all of these practices.
- Before you get out of bed (or as close to it as possible, I always wake up to having to pee) put your hand on your heart and you other on your belly take some deep breaths and ask "what do I need to receive today?" And don't overthink the answer. Journal it so you remember throughout the day.
- Set a timer once an hour through the day (do this for a week) and stop what you are doing, take a few deep breathes and check in with yourself to see if you are getting what you need to receive. If not do what you need to get it before taking care of others.
- Before falling asleep connect in again, check in and see if you received what you needed. Tell yourself no matter what you did or didn't do you are enough.
- For one week every time you have a decision to make whether small (like what do I want to eat) or big (what is the next right step in my life/business) ask from a place of spaciousness and quiet. Stop, breath, but your hand on your heart and your belly and then ask the question, and trust the answer. Don't overthink it.
- For one week do not ask anyone for their advice or opinions. Try to receive as little external input as possible. DO ask supportive people to witness you and support you in your heart and soul desires. For an extra oomph go on a media diet and get no external input on how you should be,do, feel, or act.
- Take time to create, whatever that means for you, at least three times a week. If you don't consider yourself "creative" get a coloring book. When you sit down to create connect with your muse, ask her a question you have been sitting with, and see what comes during the creative process. Try not to "think" about the question, just create and see if anything comes. It may not make sense, sometimes the Muse speaks in her own language. Take some time to journal, at some point it will all come together.
- Write a story about a time you listened to your wisdom/intuition without question and the outcome was exactly what you wanted or maybe even better.
- Forgive yourself for a time when you didn't listen to your inner wisdom and it caused you pain.
I hope you enjoy these techniques. Please share with me your experiences with the experiments, or if I can support you in any way to connect with and trust your Inner Wisdom please reach out. I am always here.
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Weekly Inspiration/
It's a week of business travel for Emily. Check out her inspiration for success below. Xx.
what to ask the interviewer
these six questions will make you appear insightful and interested, while also giving you all the information you want about the company quickly.
this spa gift
I'm staying with an amazing woman, friend, and mentor this week, and a thoughtful thank-you gift she could enjoy time and again would be an ideal way to express my gratitude.
these business looks
I love the way these professional looks infuse personal styles. dressing for an interview is a cross between creative and conservative, and these looks say both without being just a traditional button down and pencil skirt.
this tote
this tote is gorgeous and would fit everything I need for an elevated laptop carryall. plus, taking four different bags and a lunchbox to my job wouldn't be necessary.
all the diy inspo
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Thursday, March 08, 2012
Today is Purim, the Jewish Holiday I've been talking about in a few recent posts, where we celebrate the miracle of a complete reversal of an evil decree to a positive celebration of freedom. One of the themes of Purim is V'nahafach Hu which means when things get turned upside down or reversed (ie the bad decree being reversed into a good one). Purim is a festive day of fun and parties where we get dressed up in costumes. What a better time to post some of the looks of two of the most celebrated experts in costuming themselves, plus how they can surprisingly look so classy when reversing their usual styles. I'm talking about Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. I don't usually post pictures of them because honestly, they are usually far from 'divine and refined' in their attire and behavior, but at the end of this post you'll see how amazing they actually look when they clean up their acts.
Enjoy the costume inspirations of these two artists:
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Aww...and now, you girls looks sooo beautiful!
Which just goes to show...anyone can create their image just by choosing their makeup, what they wear and how they act...it's all up to you! How do you want to be perceived??
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Have an amazing and fun day!
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Peek Into Our Week: Florida, FlyLady, Disney World, and a fun afternoon in Historic Franklin
Whew! The past five days have been quite eventful! I flew to Florida to speak at the Social Media Summit on Thursday afternoon.
I love speaking on the topic of Monetizing Your Platform, so this is always a fun session for me to share. And the attendees were so engaged and interested in the topic — which always makes it even more enjoyable!
On Friday, I had the privilege of giving two different presentations (Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life) at the Florida Homeschool Convention. I loved getting to meet so many of you after the sessions and at our booth!
One of the highlights of the conference was discovering that FlyLady was there! She was at a booth near ours, so I was excited to get a chance to meet her and thank her for how she's impacted my life over the past almost 12 years!
On Thursday evening, as we were heading to grab some dinner, we had this crazy idea that we should see if we could go to Disney World on Friday evening.
As we looked at our schedule for Friday, we didn't think it would work since we wouldn't be finished until around 7 p.m. However, since we were staying so close to Disney World and I'd never been before (My only experience at a Disney park was when I went to Disney Land once when I was two years old and I don't remember it at all!), we decided to look up the hours for the park.
Well, guess what?? They just happened to be keeping Disney World open all night long on Friday evening!!
So I told my amazing team that if they hit a really ambitious sales goal at the Florida homeschool conference on Friday, we'd go to Disney World on Friday night after we were finished at the conference.
Want to know where we ended up from 8:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. on Friday night/Saturday morning??? 😉 Let's just say, my team was highly motivated… and I'm SO glad they were as we all had a blast at Disney World!
Me with my wonderful road manager, Liz, on the train at around 10:30 p.m. We were slap happy by this time, but having so much fun. In fact, I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard!
I LOVE this picture! It was taken around 2 a.m. in the morning. We were tired, but just so happy for all the fun memories we'd made as a team that night!
On Saturday morning, I gave two more presentations at the Florida Homeschool Convention — on How to Slash Your Grocery Bill Without Clipping Coupons and One-Hour Freezer Cooking. Afterwards, I headed to the airport and hopped on a plane back to Nashville to be reunited with my family. Oh how I always miss them when I'm away from them!
I slept for 11 hours solid on Saturday night and it felt amazing! After church on Sunday, we headed to Historic Franklin as a family.
We tried out Mellow Mushroom for lunch and were very impressed with it. My kids especially loved that they had inexpensive arcades. 😉
Then we walked down Main Street to Sweet CeCe's for some delicious frozen yogurt. This was our first time to this adorable shop and we loved it! I have a feeling we'll be back often. 🙂
We also walked around to some historic sites… In light of Memorial Day, it was good to be reminded of all the brave souls who gave their lives for freedom in America.
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The mellow mushroom is an awesome chain restaurant! You should also be sure to check out McAlister's for their sweet tea!
What did you order? Our family went to the one in Knoxville last week and it was $50 for two pizzas 🙁
Thanks for sharing places you go in Tennessee! We'll be driving through this summer so I just looked up historic Franklin on a map to see if we'd want to stop. I'll keep an eye out for anything else you visit as well. We've been having fun planning our route and stops through Tennessee.
Next time you're in Franklin, check out Carnton Plantation and the Carter House – the tours are excellent!
I never comment, but wanted to say thank you for returning some personality back. I find you to be an inspiration in my motherhood journey and am glad to see the balance returning between real life and deals.
I know that you are going to not publish this – but I can't believe how you could go to Disneyworld without your family, especially your children.
People go to Disney without their kids all the time. It's not that big of a deal. It's not just for kids!
One benefit would be getting a good feel for the park before they go. No matter how much you read or advice you get, Disney is just one of those places that is easier to navigate once you figure out what "tricks" work for your own family. With that being said our disney vacation as a family was AMAZING! We cannot wait to go again. Nashville isn't a horrible drive either. We drove from WI?
Love the FyLady shot!
Crystal, do you ever get "recognized" when you are out and about? Just curious!
Looks like some great educational opportunities all while spending great time together as a family! My husband and I went to the zoo today. It was quite fun. Hope to do it someday with kids!
Yum! We love Mellow Mushroom! Check for their weekly specials. Ours has kids eat free days and $5 small pizzas one day.
How fun!! You have hit some of our favorites! FYI Sweet Cece's has a loyalty card with a free ice cream every 10 purchases and Mellow Mushroom has a good coupon on the bottom of the receipt if you fill out an online survey:)
I was going to mention the card too! You get a free yogurt your birthday month, and I think you also get a free one when you register your card online too!
Your adventures and advice are wonderful. Pretty sure you went to Disney 'World' not Disney Land. Disney World is in Orlando – Disney Land is in Cali –
Mellow Mushroom is always a win with the kids, but def. check out Pucket's Grocery for a meal when in Franklin next. Meridee's also has wonderful sweets…lots of great local eating choices in Franklin!
So glad you found a church. Did you have a difficult time searching for one? Praised God He gave you the strength to be attentive in service. This would have been difficult for me.
Looks like you had a blast!
I was expecting to see pictures of you with your children in Disney World. I felt sad for a split second when I didn't, but then felt super happy that you had a chance to do something so out of the ordinary for you!! And that you enjoyed it!!! You sooo deserve moments like these. You must know it was meant to be when the park happened to be open all night…It was a fun blessing you could not pass on!! Kudos for doing something to nurture yourself!!! ^_^ xoxoxo
Crystal, slightly off topic, but I was curious how you fit in homeschooling your kids with your schedule? I am a mom to one child, work full time as a science teacher, and feel frazzled all the time, lol. I'd love to homeschool him in a few years and work at home for my husband, but I just can't see working full time and homeschooling. Tips?
we just had my 4 year old daughter's birthday at Sweet Cece's. it was VERY economical. they charged $2.50 per cup for each child– they each filled their own, and each got a free water bottle. the place is already so cutely decorated…all we had to bring was the cake and we fed a room full of girls for $25! ours is right next to a park so we went over there to run off the sugar 🙂
That's awesome! What a fun and spontaneous way to spend Friday night! My husband and I went to disney in novemeber without out kids–it's fun for adults too! However-I know what you mean because the whole time there I was thinking "I can't wait to bring the kids!!!". Now we are going this September and surprising them! It sure is it expensive but it's not awful–I look to find the balance between convenience, vacation, splurging, and a budget for disney!
Crystal~ I have looked around your posts and can't find anything about your thought process on moving to the Nashville area. My family and I have tossed around the idea for about 3 years now… and are, in fact, spending focused time there this summer, with the intention of hopefully finding some more direction. I know MY reasons for choosing the area, but would love to hear yours. I have a lot of respect for you and the way that you process life in general (at least what I can glean from your blog, not personally knowing you). When I told my husband you guys were moving there, he had the same question…."how did they process that decision?" Would you be willing to share any thoughts on that? Moving is such a huge, huge decision!!! Anything you would be willing to share would be appreciated. Thanks for considering!
Oh man, I totally LOVE the Flylady!!! How awesome that you got to meet her!
Crystal~ I had the pleasure of meeting you at the FPEA conference and sitting in on one of your presentations. I was so excited to find out that you were presenting. I have been following you for the past 5 years. 🙂 Even my husband was excited for me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, inspirations and words of encouragement over the years. You have been such a blessing to my family. 🙂
Without kids is a great way to experience Disney for the first time – congrats! And you probably had a nice relatively stroller free time at those hours. I hear the energy at the parks was high that day – pure Disney magic.
You must try Jeni's Ice Cream in East Nashville! So amazingly creative and tasty. These people are passionate about ice cream.
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As a previous Holiday Lights Competition winner, Gill's Bright Lights offers synchronized 50,000 lights, over a dozen or so Christmas trees, and one mega tree. Remember to bring a canned food donation too as it goes to benefit Second Harvest. The donation bin is normally located at the front of the Mega Tree by the driveway.
We did collect food for Second Harvest this year. We are happy to announce that Gill's Bright Lights has donated nearly 9,000 meals over 2 Christmas seasons! Thank you to all the people who donated. Gill's Bright Lights and Second Harvest thank you.
Our Facebook and YouTube statistics have probably become one of the most exciting parts of Gill's Bright Lights. Our Angry Birds video from last year has hit 50,000 views! Our 2012 Gangnam Style video almost hit 5,000 views and has only been up 2 weeks. Our Gill's Bright Lights You Tube Channel has had over 60,000 views!
Next Year watch out! We can't wait to show you what we have planned.


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Mid-Kansas Women's Center has new west-side office
Mid-Kansas Women's Center has moved its west-side office to a new location, at 3460 N. Ridge Road, Suite 130. The move provides nearly double the space the practice had at its old location, southwest of 21st Street and Ridge Road.
"We were running out of space," said Jeff Gamble, administrator. "Really, only one doctor could be there at a time. We basically doubled our size, so two doctors could be there concurrently."
Mid-Kansas Women's Center, which has an east office at 9300 E. 29th St. North, offers complete women's health services.
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Santos Dumont, Minas Gerais
Santos Dumont
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|Coordinates: 21°27′S 43°33′W / 21.450°S 43.550°W
|Minas Gerais
|July 27, 1889
|• Mayor
|Carlos Alberto de Azevedo
|839 m (2,753 ft)
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|Time zone
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Santos Dumont (formerly known as Palmira) is a municipality in southern Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The population (2006) is estimated to be 49,137 and the total area of the municipality is 639.1 km2 (246.8 sq mi). It lies at an elevation of 839 m (2,753 ft) just off the main interstate highway, BR040, between the urban centers of Barbacena (north) and Juiz de Fora (south). It is 240 km (150 mi) from the state capital, Belo Horizonte, and 220 km (140 mi) from Rio de Janeiro. It became a city in 1889.
The average annual temperature is approximately 20 °C (68 °F), with the average maximum of 21 °C (70 °F), and the average minimum of 19 °C (66 °F).
Livestock raising is the main economic activity with approximately 30,000 head of cattle and an annual production of milk of about 15,000,000 l (3,300,000 imp gal).
The region produces corn, strawberries, guava, nectaries, manioc, beans, oranges, coffee, peach and banana.[1]
Santos Dumont has the Companhia Brasileira de Carbureto de Cálcio, (CBCC), which produces silicone iron and metallic silicone, exporting to several countries.
Santos Dumont is the birthplace of aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont and is named in his honour. Prior to the renaming the city was known as Palmira. The Cabangu museum, located 16 km (9.9 mi) from the centre of the city (21°25′32″S 43°40′27″W / 21.42556°S 43.67417°W) is dedicated to his memory. It is located in the house where he was born and has personal objects, photos and an aviation museum.[2]
Since the 1980s the municipality has been experiencing a period of slight demographic standstill. Between the census held in 1996 and the census held in 2000 the population increased at the rate of 0.32% per annum which is much lower than other places in the country. This is partially explained by the economic attraction of the nearby city of Juiz de Fora, making it the destination of many immigrants.
According to the 2000 census, the average income of the workers of the municipality was calculated at R$450 (237 USD at that time), but workers earning less than the national minimum wage (R$151, 80 USD) accounted for 38.8% of the total employees, meanwhile only 1.00% of them earned more than the equivalent to 20 minimum wages (R$3,020 or 1,590 USD).
The local football club, Mineiro Futebol Clube play in a small stadium north of the city center.
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Coordinates: 21°27′24″S 43°33′09″W / 21.45667°S 43.55250°W


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Today my sister and I saw a commercial for the cutest Easter treat-
Rice Krispies Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats.
There was a nice TV mom showing the kids how to make them on the commercial- it was very easy and would be perfect to make for Easter parties.
|Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats
For the directions check out the Rice Krispies website.
*The trick to making really great Rice Krispies Treats is to follow the recipe on the marshmallow bag- not the one on the cereal box. It has a greater marshmallow to cereal ratio- whereas the cereal box suggests more cereal than marshmallow and produces a drier treat.


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Renault Megane Nurburgring FWD Record
By Arman Barari on Jun 20, 2011 with Comments 0
At its debut at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit, the new Renault Megane RS 256 Trophy sets a new lap time record for FWD (front-wheel-drive) cars at 8 minutes 8 seconds, and claims the crown for the fastest hot hatch on the market today. That is 9 seconds faster than the previosu record set by the Megane R26.R in 2008.
AS a beefed up version of the Megane 250, the car features a turbocharged four-banger that churns out 265 hp and that gives it a top speed of 158 mph. It is a fantastically well-sorted car and can be obtained for under 30,000 euros. But it has a limited production number.
The new limited edition version of Megane Renault Sport – establish a new benchmark time for a production-specification front-wheel drive car at the Nurburgring's infamous Nordschleife. This performance beats the attempts of several far more powerful, rear-wheel drive cars.
Read the story of this record breaking run below:
An exploit that has 'shortened' the Nordschleife…
Renault Sport established its first lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the Nordschleife on June 23, 2008. The time of 8m17s posted that day by Megane R26.R. demonstrated that a showroom-specification front-wheel drive car could beat many models produced by some elite specialist brands and tuners. On June 17, 2011, it was the turn of Megane R.S. Trophy – a new limited-edition version of Megane R.S. – to beat the time by 9 seconds, a lap record that has stood for three years in the firm grasp of its predecessor.
Today's lap time is the fruit of an increase in power output to 265hp, along with careful set-up work and a tyre choice optimised by Renault Sport engineers. This limited edition version reveals the exceptional performance potential of Megane R.S.
The latest achievement speaks volumes for Renault's ability to dial the expertise and experience it has forged in motorsport – including Formula 1 – into its production cars. Indeed, Megane R.S. Trophy has benefited directly from all the domains in which Renault Sport excels, from design quality and exacting reliability, to painstakingly tuned engines, chassis and brakes.
Supercar performance… for a much wider audience of enthusiasts
The time posted at the Nurburgring puts Megane R.S. on a par with an extremely prestigious list of supercars. Megane R.S Trophy provides access to a level of performance which rivals that of exclusive cars with power outputs of up to and beyond 500hp.
Laurent Hurgon (development driver, Renault Sport):
"The Nordschleife is a legendary course. Its length and layout, which is very different to that of a conventional circuit, make it a unique and technically demanding challenge. Its difficulties are extremely varied, ranging from fast and even very fast in places to much twistier and slower portions. Turns like 'Karusell' and 'Pflanzgarten', for example, make huge demands of the car and driver alike, yet Megane R.S. Trophy is very much in its element here and feels particularly reassuring despite the uncompromising nature of the terrain. The limited slip differential allowed me to accelerate hard out of the countless turns without understeer. The carefully-tuned Cup chassis, the dampers, the fade-resistant brakes, the Recaro seats, the power of the 195kW engine, the ready availability of torque between 2,500 and 5,000rpm and the car's Bridgestone RE 050A (235/35 R19) tyres allowed me to make the most of the car's enormous potential, especially into and out of the corners. It is this package which enabled me to post such a quick time round this circuit which you must always approach with a certain degree of humility."
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DIY: Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea "You're Simply the Best!"
Here is Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea # 4 that I am sharing this week. For this gift idea, I purchase a small individual size Simply Orange bottle and using baker's twine, I attached a cute tag created by Dimple Prints and finished it with paper straw. This tag was created for the idea of a Simply Lemonade bottle but for my little guy's teacher, she likes Orange Juice instead. You can grab your free printable here: Simply Tag


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Nobody begins a business searching for its failure. Be that as it may, as per measurements, 33% of independent ventures wind up commending their 10-year in business.
Truth be told, by five years, half of the new organizations would have effectively shut entryways and declared as failed businesses. Anyway, what is the explanation behind failed businesses?
There are various reasons private companies fall flat. A few issues are quite avoidable – disappointment isn't an issue of luck.
Here are some of the topmost reasons for failed businesses. By understanding disappointment, independent ventures can all the more likely evade it.
Here are top 7 reasons of failed businesses
Being an entrepreneur is troublesome. The days will be long, you have to juggle a lot of things and achievement can appear as though a fantasy you can't get. Being an effective business visionary additionally requires a great deal of aptitude. Maintaining a business isn't the same as working for another person and being great at it.
Thusly, it's imperative to deliberately consider why you are getting into the business. You shouldn't get into maintaining an independent venture since you think it will give you a considerable measure of cash. You additionally shouldn't do it since you believe it's simpler.
Business requires a ton of enthusiasm and drive – you should learn and continue pushing ahead notwithstanding when it is difficult. This is one of the main reasons for failed businesses.
Presently, cash is a huge reason for independent companies failed businesses. Yet, it isn't generally that there isn't sufficient cash to get around however the organization has failed to raise funds properly.
Not all organizations are investment prepared – you do not always need to raise money to move forward.
It is conceivable to maintain a business without a gigantic measure of capital. Entrepreneurs should be thrifty and look at offers and free programming. You additionally need to profit for the correct reasons and at the ideal time.
Small businesses can make two crucial mistakes in terms of scaling. There are some businesses that are afraid to do it and because they don't start scaling, they stop growing and eventually someone bigger will come and take over.
On the other hand, the majority tend to be the aggressive ones. These businesses think that scaling fast is the only way to go but they are not scaling when the figures tell them. They hire more personnel and increase stock even when the projections are not suggesting big growth or demand.
In the advanced world, web-based showcasing is the way to salvation. It is vital for an independent venture to be on the web, regardless of whether the business is a neighborhood physical store. Web-based promoting has an excessive number of advantages for organizations to pass.
It is cheap and simple – you don't have to spend a great deal of cash to get the hang of internet advertising. Many sites are loaded with data on the best way to deal with internet promoting.
A business in every case needs a pioneer – without one the company will be in disarray and out of core interest. Numerous business people don't understand the significance of leadership skills. They accept that things will simply fall set up and the key thing for progress is just simply deals.
Be that as it may, the powerful administration will prompt a circumstance where resolve is better and efficiency is expanded. Great pioneers can impact an individual's feelings and limited the business center around the correct things.
As this also one of the major reasons for failed businesses. It's essential to find out about leadership not just about funds and assembling when maintaining an independent venture.
Entrepreneurs can be resolved and in some cases to their own defeat. It may appear as though it is you against the world as an entrepreneur, yet the fact different.
Organizations require other individuals and they require different organizations – in the event that you need to make it in the realm of business, you have to acknowledge and look for help.
One basic issue among private companies is the absence of separation and quality to take after their own particular street. To begin with, as far as separation, organizations don't generally comprehend the significance of being different from the opposition.
Your item or the services provided must have an interesting offering point – something that makes it unique in relation to everything else.
Likewise, you additionally need to take after your own particular way and settle on choices that are useful for your business. You can't simply look at effective organizations and duplicate their decisions as far as for plan of action and scaling, for example, If one thing has worked for a person doesn't really mean it'll work for you also.
In the event that you need to make it in the realm of an independent company, at that point you have to maintain a strategic distance from the above. Top reasons for failed businesses are not down due to luck or bad item outline – they are frequently avoidable issues that simply require some attention.
On the off chance that you are considering beginning a business and don't want it to be called as failed businesses, simply plan your activities deliberately and ensure you are in it for the correct reasons.


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As a devout atheist, I can't 'just go along' with religious rituals
After putting it off for years, I recently wrote my will. It was all very simple, really, and it gave me an opportunity to put into words something that is very important to me – there shall be no mention of God at my funeral. No hymns. No passages from the Bible. Nothing that in any way that suggests my death is divine intervention or His will. You see, I am an atheist and a devout one at that.
Now, let me just say I thoroughly respect anyone who does believe in a higher being and I'll fight to my last breath for the right for them to do so freely. But a leap of faith is a jump I simply can't make.
I am a realist. And I loathe rules, especially those decreed by certain religions which vilify those who do not conform to outdated, sexist or homophobic conventions. Instead, I believe we are all born with an innate knowledge of right and wrong. I don't need a list supposedly etched in stone or an over-edited book to tell me otherwise.
It's now widely acknowledged, thanks to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, that the churches aided and abetted acts so inhumane that they could only be described as, well, the devil's work. I can't forgive or forget this latest chapter in a long history of evil acts perpetrated in the name of God. This is my right. As such, I would like to be allowed to express my conviction with the same expectation of respect given to those who do believe.
The reason I am sharing this is that over the years I have encountered some who would like me to act differently. Not to believe as they might, but to join in religious ceremonies with them, to "just go along" with religious traditions as they do. But I simply will not. And not long ago, this meant I felt I had to decline an offer to be a godparent.
Now, the parents in this situation did not expect me to actually instruct this child in religious ways, as the title of the role suggests. I know they simply wanted me to be a backup parent of sorts, an unrelated aunty, in their child's life. And that is a role I would cherish. In fact, I am just that to at least six other friends' kids and I adore those cherubs as if they were my own.
But in this particular case I was expected to stand up in church and listen to how said infant, not even a year old, must follow the Christian doctrine to be free of sin. Also that said child is the work of the Lord and not, as it happened to be, the result of the divine intervention of a team of IVF specialists. I was told to just "cover my ears" when I heard any "nonsense" and take in the architecture and stained-glass windows instead. But depictions of a man nailed to a cross are never going to be my idea of pleasant decorations.
And so, I declined their offer.
Instead, I made a vow to the parents to always help and love their child with all my heart. But they found my anti-ceremony stance petty and annoying. It was the same argument a one-time fiancé of mine took when he insisted we formalise our love in a church to keep his family happy. My argument was that his bride's happiness should come before "tradition" and that I loved him too much to ever compromise the formal representation of our love.
Despite his being a non-believer, this was the beginning of our eventual end. Had he been as passionate in his belief in God's existence as I am in the opposite, then perhaps we could have found a compromise. But to go along with the show, so to speak, when it contradicts deeply held convictions is not a great foundation for a future of respect and honesty.
So, to my friends who may invite me to join them in their religious celebrations, or want me as a spiritual adviser to their children, please understand that if I do not accept, it is not out of a lack of love or respect for you. I just need to respect myself first.


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National Lawyers Guild SF Bay Area Denounces Police Violence, Unlawful Arrests and Jailing of Peaceful Demonstrators After Mehserle Sentence
SAN FRANCISCO - The National Lawyers Guild SF Bay Area ("NLG") denounces the violent, unnecessary, and wasteful Oakland Police response to peaceful protests on Friday evening, November 5. Police arrested at least one NLG Legal Observer along with approximately 150 demonstrators who were peacefully marching to the Fruitvale BART station, the site where Mehserle shot Oscar Grant in the back, killing him. The demonstrators were illegally jailed into the weekend.
NLG Legal Observers monitor police activity at public demonstrations to prevent police brutality and hold police accountable for misconduct. The NLG also provides legal support to those arrested in connection with First Amendment activity.
Hundreds of heavily armed police from at least seven different Bay Area law enforcement agencies swarmed through downtown Oakland and the Eastlake neighborhood Friday night. "The police surrounded the demonstrators, trapping and arresting numerous people who were doing nothing but protesting the unjust sentence, including one of our legal observers," explained NLG Executive Director Carlos Villarreal. "There has been a lot of media attention on a few incidents of property damage Friday night, but like we saw on July 8, the police action actually focused on shutting down the lawful political demonstration."
Law enforcement agencies cost Oakland $1.2 million dollars on July 8, 2010, when a similar convergence of police agencies flooded the streets of Oakland in response to largely peaceful protests. November 5's police actions were likely comparable, if not more expensive.
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"To add insult to injury, the arrestees were booked into jail and held for 18 hours and more, even though California law requires that persons like these demonstrators, almost all of whom were arrested for minor offenses, be released immediately with a citation. We've been receiving many reports of arrestees being abused and subjected to unconstitutional conditions inside the jail," Villarreal said.
The killing of Oscar Grant ignited public outrage not only because Officer Mehserle shot prone, defenseless Grant in the back in front of a crowd, but because this shooting was the latest in a long history of police killings of black, brown, and low income youth. Police officers across the country shoot and kill an average of one person a day, most often a person of color. The two year sentence Judge Perry handed down added fuel to the fire because of the stark contrast between Mr. Mehserle's fate and that of the typical civilian accused of murder. No doubt, if the situation were reversed and a young black man shot a police officer to death, he would receive a life or death sentence.
"The NLG has stood up for and continues to ally itself with those who have been victimized by the class and race wars which rob entire communities of their lives, dignity, property and security. The police are the front line of that war and Oscar Grant is a victim of the most brutal aspect of that war. We call for transparency and accountability regarding police misconduct. Rather than more prisons and longer sentences, we call for real solutions to poverty, inequality, and violence," said NLG president Teague Gonzalez. "We applaud and will provide whatever support we can to those who stand up and show their outrage and to those who will continue building a movement to overcome the vast disparity of wealth and the racism so pervasive in our society. "
The NLG calls for the dismissal of all charges against the demonstrators arrested on November 5, as well as the immediate release of the individuals who remain in jail as of Sunday evening.
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Episode 19 - Heather Davies
Good news, everyone!
Spring has sprung and we've got the same in our step here at Informal Upright. We've got a few irons in the fire right now so we hope you're ready for a year full of provocative and intelligent theatre.
Speaking of which, this month on Informalities we sat down the current artistic director of the Ryga Festival out in British Columbia, Heather Davies to discuss her current artistic work (in a long and storied career as an actor, director, singer, musician, and now artistic director) and the murky waters of incentivizing audience members and bolstering attendance. Hint: community is the answer.
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Average Student Loan Debt for Graduates at New High of $30,100
College graduates with student loans are looking at an average debt of $30,100, a new high, according to 2015 data in a new report from the Institute of College Access and Success.
That amounts to paying about $300 a month over 10 years.
That average student loan debt may be understated since the report excludes students who went to for-profit colleges. For-profit institutions don't usually report relevant loan data, even though most for-profit students borrow money.
Nationally, about seven in 10 (68 percent) seniors who graduated from public and private nonprofit colleges in 2015 had student loan debt, a similar share as in 2014. These borrowers owed an average of $30,100, up four percent from the 2014 average of $28,950. Average debt at graduation ranged from $3,000 to $53,000.
The report found that student debt varies significantly among colleges due to a number of factors, including:
- differences in tuition and fees
- the availability of need-based aid from colleges and states
- colleges' financial aid policies and practices
- living expenses in the local area
- the demographic makeup of the graduating class
- the degree to which parents use Parent PLUS loans
- and, at public colleges, the extent of out-of-state enrollment


text: Augusta National says it has long maintained ownership of the green jackets it awards the winners of the Masters Tournament. Here, Bubba Watson accepts his jacket after winning last year's event. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Streeter Lecka/Getty Images The Two-Way Green Jacket Auction Halted After Augusta National Asserts Ownership March 5, 2013 Augusta National Golf Club says the jacket won by Art Wall Jr. in 1959 was later stolen; a Florida collector and a Texas auction house insist the jacket was obtained legally and can be sold to the highest bidder.