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Taking a Long, Long, Long Look at Herman's 9-9-9 Plan
By Phil Scarr On October 19, 2011 · 30 Comments · In Class Warfare, Election 2012, Equality, Humor, Idiocy/Lunacy, Insanity, National Politics, News, Social Justice, Taxes, Tea Party, The Economy, The Numbers Game, Those Kooky Conservatives!
Tagged with: 9-9-9 plan • Herman Cain • Taxes
30 Responses to Taking a Long, Long, Long Look at Herman's 9-9-9 Plan
Orlin Sellers says:
This is just an observation, not an accusation, but it appears to me you are racist. The reason I say that is because you have no problem with any idiotic plan a mulatto president comes up with, but let an actual REAL black man come up with a similar idiotic idea and all hell breaks loose.
As I said, it's an observation, not an accusation.
Steven Reynolds says:
It seems to me you are a racist, given that you will not criticize a plan given by a black man, but have all sort of problems with Barack Obama. Of course, you are a fool as well to ignore facts.
Steve Carlson says:
I fear you may be a pertinacious addle-pate.
Phil Scarr says:
It's just an observation, not an accusation, but it appears that you are a moron. Not as in "gee, what a moron," but as in the clinical definition of "moron" circa 1910:
""Moron" was coined in 1910 by psychologist Henry H. Goddard from the Ancient Greek word μωρός (moros), which meant "dull" (as opposed to oxy, which meant "sharp"), and used to describe a person with a mental age in adulthood of between 8 and 12 on the Binet scale."
There's that whole "If you don't understand the painting, criticize the frame" problem you have rearing it's idiotic head again. To believe in authenticity in racial politics is to buy into a big lie. But then, consider who it is that went there. Moron, indeed.
Orlin Sellers says:
Phil, what part makes me a moron? The part where I called Cain's plan idiotic?
Phil Scarr says:
The part where you, playing the role of moron, say
The reason I say that is because you have no problem with any idiotic plan a mulatto president comes up with, but let an actual REAL black man come up with a similar idiotic idea and all hell breaks loose.
As if Obama is somehow inauthentic and Cain is authentic. As if their race matters in the creation of economic policy. As if anyone actually other than you identified an equivalence between their economic policies. And as if you have any comprehension of what I'm talking about.
You're a moron in the 1910 sense of the word.
Orlin Sellers says:
I understand your denial that it is race based. I'm sure that you never accused anyone of being a racist because they perhaps didn't support or vote for the mulatto.
Phil Scarr says:
No, I reserve the term "racist" for people like you, Orlin, who use the word "mulatto" without understanding it's origins.
Orlin Sellers says:
Phil, you are correct, I don't know the origins of every word, but I'm sure you do. However, that doesn't mean I don't know the definition of the word, and clearly, the president is a mulatto,
And thanks for proving my point that you do call people racists.
Phil Scarr says:
Yes, I do call people such as yourself racists when they demonstrate racist behavior. You are a racist, Orlin because you toss words around and pretend they don't mean what they mean. You hear dog whistles and you pant and drool. Own it. You want to call me out? Go for it. You tried it before and it got you a verbal ass kicking you're still recovering from.
As for mulatto, try and learn something here.
"Eguilaz y Yanguas (1886) who stated that mulato was derived from 'muguallad' [muwallad] "he born of Arab father and foreign mother or a slave father and a free mother"
and this
[M]ulato in 1528 had a readily understood meaning in both Lisbon and São Tomé. It is conceivable that it meaning was very close to that of malado of the 1300s, that is, to refer to persons born and raised in a feudal relationship with local white males and with the Crown. The people in question would have been mixtures of Jewish, African, and Portuguese Christian ancestry, since many Jewish children had been forcibly shipped to São Tomé.
When you call the President of the United States a mulatto, you're calling him a slave.
You know what Orlin?
Fuck you you racist little pissant motherfucker! Fuck you and the whole racist lot of TeaOP asswipes you hang out with! Fuck you, you prideful know-nothing little douchebag!
There, I feel much better now.
Orlin Sellers says:
Ummm, I'm kinda nervous telling you this because you may have a brain fart but, this isn't 1528 and we are not in Lisbon.
It is 2011 and we are in the USSA.
And since the Age of Enlightenment is defined as, hold on to your hat,
"a person having one Black and one White parent".
If you have one of those big books with all the words in it, you can look it up yer ownself.
Zuma Bound says:
Phil: "You know what Orlin?
Fuck you you racist little pissant motherfucker! Fuck you and the whole racist lot of TeaOP asswipes you hang out with! Fuck you, you prideful know-nothing little douchebag!"
What Phil said, you little racist pissant!
Zuma Bound says:
You are truly pathetic, Orlin. Truly pathetic.
"Mulatto" is just a word that a white boy like you should stay away from.
But, you know what, Orlin, I know that you won't, and that says more about you than anything that Phil or I or anyone else could say to you about the racism that informs everything that you have to say.
In any event, it just isn't up to you to define who is African-American or not.
Herman Cain is a black man that wingnuts like you love because he denies the existence of racism, in general, denies the existence of racism in the TeaOP, specifically, denies that this racism which doesn't exist has anything to do with income and opportunity disparities confronting minorities. He isn't representative of black opinion, nor will he ever be. Ironically, for as much as you tout his "racial purity", his "blackness", you love him precisely because he denies his "blackness", choosing instead to serve the interests of those who want to keep the black man in his place.
People like you like to trot him out, and say, "See, we're not racist. We support a black man for President." But, at the end of the day, because racism still runs rampant in the Republican party, he won't be your candidate. Some white man will be, Mitt ("Caspar The Ghost" Romney more than likely. Herman Cain is just a useful idiot, a "beard".
Herman Cain will never be President. So, get used to it. And get used to having a black man named Barack Obama in the Oval Office for another four years.
That said, fuck you, white boy and your racist observations on the "black experience" in America
Take a deep breath, count to ten, and back away from the keyboard.
Zuma Bound says:
Orlin [to Phil]: "I'm sure that you never accused anyone of being a racist because they perhaps didn't support or vote for the mulatto."
""[T]he mulatto?!"
Why not just call President Obama the N-word, you racist douche!
You disgust me, Orlin.
CJ McD says:
It doesn't take any long, long thought. Give it ten seconds of serious thinking and you will know….it's all on the middle class (comsumption, income), And would it generate an adequate level of tax to pay down the debt…. come on Bevis…. Think!
Phil Scarr says:
One day in the near future, Orlin, after President Obama has won his second term, you'll be sitting in a bar or a restaurant with a group of your racist TeaOP buddies. You'll be laughing and joking about how the "fake" black guy won the election. "That mulatto, Obama" you'll say, "he's not a REAL black man like Herman Cain!"
You'll all laugh at how funny it is to get to decide who's a real black man and who isn't. Much like your slave-owning forebears, you get to decide who is the house nigger and who is the field nigger. What fun!
But what you and the other KKK wannabes at your table missed while you were enjoying yourselves was the table across the room. A small group of off-duty firefighters or maybe construction workers will have overheard you. They will speak quietly to one another with unacknowledged glances toward your little Klaven.
One of them rises to his feet, a rather large African-American man who clearly does more than just type at a keyboard for a living. As he makes his way towards your table, his buddies stand up too. You'll see him approach, Orlin, because he'll be looking right at you.
When he reaches your table, the group of miscreants and cowards you call friends will grow eerily quiet as one after another stare into their beers, look at the walls, check their phones and pretend to search for the waitress. One of them may even excuse himself to go to the bathroom, the sudden need to void his bladder a now uncontrollable urge.
This large man will tower over you. He will look you square in the eyes and say in a low, cool, collected voice backstopped by rage held in check by the thinest of social bonds,
"Did I just hear you call the President of the United States a mulatto? "
You see, Orlin, there are actually people in the world who know a racist dog whistle when they hear it. And they're not just TeaOP members who think the Southern Strategy was a good idea. This isn't some little frat-boy inside joke to them. Words have actual meanings. Words can have consequences. And when he asks you to repeat yourself, for the record of course, I wonder what you'll do?
"Why don't we step outside where we can discuss this problem you have with the President."
And like the keyboard commando you are, you'll stare at his shoes and say that you didn't mean anything by it and that you were only joking and you might even muster the courage to whisper something about the first amendment.
But you won't stand up. It might be because you're scared or simply because you've urinated in your pants out of sheer, abject terror. You can't actually face this man whom you've just insulted and defend your views, verbally or physically. You lack the intestinal, nay the testicular fortitude to actually defend your beliefs. You will mutter and dissemble in the hope that this nightmare will soon end.
I hope you play the tough guy. I hope you stand up, go outside and then wake up in the ER with tubes and electrodes attached to your body, your jaw wired shut and your face a bloody pulp. Sometimes that's what it takes for people to learn a lesson.
All I know is that I want to be there when you find out how painful it can be to try and digest the bloody fragments of your own teeth.
Zuma Bound says:
Right on, brother.
Orlin Sellers says:
Or, I suppose, that person that overhears me could be a follower of Farrakhan and repeats that famous line to me, " That's a murderer in the White House."
Another possibility is that person could have heard the great Thomas Sowell say recently, that indeed, Obama was not as black as a Herman Cain, growing up in Hawaii, attending expensive private schools.
You don't seem to take different points of view very well. Have you noticed that? I'm sure other have.
Zuma Bound says:
You don't get it, Orlin. You'll never get it.
And it's high time that you stuck your racist observations on the "black experience" in America right up where the sun doesn't shine.
Time to STFU, white boy.
Zuma Bound says:
Orlin: "You don't seem to take different points of view very well. Have you noticed that? I'm sure other [sic] have."
Aw, Orlin, you poor sap. We're happy to entertain all sorts of different kinds of conservative opinions here. Articulate and intelligent conservatives like Locke will attest to that.
We draw the line, however, at idiots like you who do nothing more than waste our time.
"Have you noticed that? I'm sure others have."
Orlin Sellers says:
You might wanna try rereading what I wrote.
Wow, those are some really long red bars on that graph.
Orlin Sellers says:
LOL!!! Do ya think?
I was speaking from a formatting standpoint…I really had to scroll down to get to the comments.
Orlin Sellers says:
That's what I thought you meant, I mean, it is a long way down! OOPS! I just made it longer by responding.
ray says:
Phil and Zuma just confirmed they are infected with the libtard germ.
"Phil and Zuma just confirmed they are infected with the libtard germ."
Write that again and see what happens.
Phil Scarr says:
Yes, we call it "knowledge." It's highly infectious. Only the TeaOP regard it as a disease and seem to be immunized against it.
Zuma Bound says:
Ray was inoculated in utero. . .
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Hi, im really new here, so i'dont know if this is the place to ask for this. Ive been editing the streets of Montevideo (the capital city of Uruguay), via direct editing looking the aereal images of yahoo. One problem i saw in the map of Uruguay, its that it lacks the administratives division of the country (called Department). The cuestion is: looking for a place to extract them i found the site of the "National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency": https://www1.nga.mil/Pages/Default.aspx In the Copyright Notice found here: https://www1.nga.mil/About/WhatWeDo/LawsPoliciesGuidelines/Pages/default.aspx#copy it says that the data there is in public domain. So i ask you people if the administratives divisions of Uruguay of here: http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmaviewer/MainFrameSet.asp can be imported directly to osm. Thank you. --Zeroth 20:43, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
- Welcome! Good to see some enthusiasm for mapping Uraguay. And you've set up WikiProject Uruguay. Excellent!
- It would be great to get some administrative boundaries too but unfortunately GeoNames is not accepted as a source of data for OpenStreetMap. See Geonames for details.
- -- Harry Wood 21:20, 4 June 2009 (UTC)
- Ohh, i see. Well thats a pity, i had hopes in that site... ill keep looking. Thanks for your welcome. --Zeroth 21:19, 5 June 2009 (UTC)
Dice en la página Wiki "Sitios que se pueden consultar para corroborar nombres de calles, localidades, rutas, etc". Están seguros que estos sitios son de dominio público? Caso que no - que es lo más probable - está prohibido consultarlos para OSM! Saludos --Geogast 10:07, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

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Perhaps as a tribute to the singer-songwriter Pharrell, and perhaps in an effort to tune up for the extended fashion show that is the NBA playoffs, LeBron James made one of the season's bolder choices over the weekend. Check out this oversized piece of headwear James donned after the Heat's double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
LeBron goes with the Pharrell 'Happy Hat' look after loss to Twolves. pic.twitter.com/enFJNLNnwA
— Michael Wallace (@WallaceNBA_ESPN) April 5, 2014
The hat, made by Vivienne Westwood, gained attention after Pharrell wore it during appearances at the Grammys and Oscars. Here's how the two looks compare:
LeBron's post-loss attire is…Pharrell's hat, apparently: http://t.co/yNtA7EvC0T via @WallaceNBA_ESPN pic.twitter.com/ZDoy0wda9S
— SB Nation (@SBNation) April 5, 2014
The black mountain hat is available for around $180 on Vivienne Westwood's website.
Named one of the NBA's most stylish players by GQ, James always steps up his game for the playoffs. If this is what James is wearing before the regular season ends, we can only imagine what he's got in store for May and June.


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Drakon Book II: Uncarved BOOK EXCERPT 2 FROM CHAPTER "SILENT, HOLY NIGHT"
Hear now, men, the most sacred of the Stories of the Tribe.
This is the Story of time before yesterday, of the world before the Earth, of the Sky before the stars, and of the Goddess before the birth of man. It is the breath before the breast, countless winters before the cold. An age when the only meadow, the whole world, was a thick slime, black and shiny. No solid earth or wavy sea existed, only the mud boiling hotter than the sun and colder than ice, a sludge that neither light, nor hope, nor even time itself could penetrate.
There in the slimy, shining darkness lived an eternal Demon, alone, the only breathing thing, the ancient, eternal, immortal Snake, Darhul with the nine heads, each dressed in a different skin of black. Ravenfeather, Woodtar, Charcoal, Onyx, Blackberry, Ebonetree, Stormcloud, Nightsky, and Despair were the nine shades of black and the names of the heads of Darhul with the even darker soul.
Then, in that Yesterday—endless for man but only a heartbeat for the Immortal Goddess—as the heads of Darhul fought among themselves, Despair ripped out Charcoal's glimmering red eye. The eye rolled down from the Demon's head, covered in crystal tears, into the radiant black muck. A smoldering coal, the orphan red eye drank its own tears, and in the heat and cold of the mud, it transformed.
It became Light.
And thus, the First Light was born, and it took the form of a beautiful maiden, her bareness covered only with a blinding cloud of hope. And she was the Only Goddess, Enaka.
Enaka stormed on Despair, the most loathsome of Darhul's heads, and from that moment, the First and Final War between the Goddess of Light and the Eternal Demon began. The fiery rays from the Goddess's quiver and the icy tongues of Darhul fought until the dark slime that made up the entire world split in half. The one baked into life and became the golden earth of the steppe, and the other half melted as death and became the black sea.
The war had no end. No one could prevail. On one side, Darhul spewed black clouds from his nine doubled nostrils, and from the other side, Enaka threw screaming lightning bolts from her chariot.
Then one night, Enaka turned her milk-white winged horse, Pelor, who drew her chariot in the Unending Sky, into a brave, black-haired man and lay with him. From their love, she bore seven sons, the Seven Suns to light the entire world and burn Darhul, defeating the Darkness forever. A new world was born, and it would soon be ready to give birth to men.
Almost defeated forevermore, Darhul spat out his dying revenge. He cut off with his nine jaws his own nine heads and dipped them into his belly, steeping them in poison, making them deadly arrows. The arrows fell upon the Goddess's newborn Suns, killing all but one. Six heads.
About the Books
Book I "The Sieve" is Book I of the epic fantasy novel Drakon.
"I am here to redeem the lives of my wife and daughter. I've brought the offering." Da-Ren, an infidel barbarian, arrives at the Castlemonastery, his only offering a jar of honey. Baagh, the Cross Sorcerer, follows him there under orders of the Emperor, demanding from the monks to transcribe the warrior's story. Book I chronicles Da-Ren's early years, growing up in a tribe of archer riders and pagan witches, camped north of the Blackvein River. He enters the Sieve, the forty-day initiation trial that determines the fate of every boy and girl. Many of his comrades will fall, the strong will join the warriors, and an elite few will be marked for leadership. Da-Ren learns to endure the elements, to obey the Truths, to keep standing when all hope is lost. He swallows the legends of the OunaMa witches, learns to hate all other tribes, and conquers fear. And yet there is one trial that will bring him to his knees. The Goddess's favorite daughter. "Brown-haired, brown-eyed. Brown was the first color of the day." The journey begins for the man who will become the First Blade of the Devil. A brutal, poetic, first-person narrative of war, death, and love. Book II
"Uncarved" is Book II of the epic fantasy novel Drakon.
"How do the Uncarved die? They bleed to death. Always." Fourteen-winter-old Da-Ren joins the Uncarved, the chosen few destined to lead the Tribe. More than forty children train and compete for the next five springs; only one will become Khun and fulfill the Tribe's destiny. Da-Ren's ambition and strength will keep him alive but can he overcome his most powerful and cunning adversary, the one favored by witches and men? The Goddess and the Ouna-Mas will try to nest in his heart, but is he prepared for the one woman he is brought up to hate? As war and hunger strangle the Tribe, the stakes of love, duty, and betrayal are higher than ever. A young man's first kill. A young man's first kiss. A coming-of-age tale with non-stop action.
Author Bio
C.A. Caskabel started writing Drakon in 2013 and completed the 350,000-word epic series in 2016. He plans to release the books gradually in 2016 and 2017 while he researches and writes his next series. He also works with a passionate small team that publishes primarily children's fiction and fantasy fiction.
Prior to 2013, Chris was a serial technology entrepreneur. He has founded and led a number of start-ups in businesses such as digital marketing and renewable energy. He has led creative departments, marketing, and software product organizations in New York, San Francisco, London, and Athens.
He holds a BSc and a BA from Brown University and a PhD in Engineering from Boston University.
Prior to 2013, Chris was a serial technology entrepreneur. He has founded and led a number of start-ups in businesses such as digital marketing and renewable energy. He has led creative departments, marketing, and software product organizations in New York, San Francisco, London, and Athens.
He holds a BSc and a BA from Brown University and a PhD in Engineering from Boston University.


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Castles and crappy parents
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The trailer is out for the upcoming film adaptation of Jeannette Walls's memoir The Glass Castle. I tend to get this book confused with I Capture the Castle (another story about poverty and sub-par parenting), and I doubt this movie will do much to keep the stories separate in my mind. Both books leave me profoundly grateful I didn't spend my childhood being subject to the whims of a pair of pathologically self-involved parents, though. Thanks, Mom and Dad!
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BLASKOVA emerged successfully to the semi final of the EYCPhoto: Robert Valai
Cadet Girls Events
Zdena BLASKOVA of Czech Republic halted progress of CHEN Xingtai of Azerbaijan to book the position in the medal rostrum of the cadet Girls Singles Event at the European Youth Championships. She did it just after CHEN beat top seeded Anastasia KOLISH.
"I feel perfect. Two hours ago I also clinched the medal, in doubles. Chinese born girl who play for Azerbaijan was really danger. I prepared very hard for this, but still, it is very hard to maintain high level after 10 days of play," said BLASKOVA.
She will meet Kristina KAZANTSEVA of Russia. Russia's player beat Claire PICARD of France in the quarters.
Maria TAILAKOVA of Russia overcame Anna WEGRZYN of Poland.
"I started very well, with 3-0. But she had found some way to play against me, so I was a little bit afraid. But I knew that I had to play to her forehand. In the last game was a lot of chances on both sides but I was better," said TAILAKOVA.
TAILAKOVA will meet ZHOU Chuyi of Azerbaijan. In the match for the medal ZHOU beat Prithika PAVADE.
Top seed Anastasia KOLISH of Russia lost her Round of 16 match against CHEN Xingtai of Azerbaijan. She managed to win only one game.
Croatia's last survivor, Marta VUKELIC also departed the competition in the Round of 16. She lost against PAVADE of France.
"It is unbelievable how Prithika can play so many matches on highest level. You can see how much she benefit from the big international experience," said Croatia's coach Nikica VUKELJA. " Generally we are satisfied. All the girls lost in the match against better-ranked players. They all gave their best."
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Bijaipur and our castle retreat
March 17, 2012 Leave a comment
What better way to look down on people, than from the top of a castle. What a contrast – last night £2.50 for a room, tonight luxury in a 16th century castle. To make it even better, they upgraded us to the penthouse suite in the original part of the castle, complete with domed bedrooms, ramparts, balconies and oriel windows.
Exploring the bush
December 12, 2011 Leave a comment
Whilst Mission Beach is pretty, unless you jump out of a plane, dive the reef or go white water rafting, your only option is to do very little. This is only fun for a limited amount of time, so it was not long before we hired a car, got up early and drove around some of the sights.


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by David Norgard
First, a story from a friend and colleague, David Cupps…
David Cupps currently serves on two boards of directors. One organization is a national advocacy group; the other is a local musical group. By coincidence, each board was informed of the departure of a key staff member within days of each other.
In the case of the advocacy group, it was the administrator who was leaving after more than a decade of extraordinary service. He had done so much for so long with so little that it was hard to imagine moving forward without him. Likewise with the music group: in that case, it was the artistic director, and music ensembles need their direction.
So what does a board – and executive director – do? What should they do?
Wringing hands in quiet despair and watching the descent into chaos with a piteous gaze is probably not the most helpful response. What David has been learning from these two similar situations, he recounts below:
- Remain calm. Your attitude will be contagious for good or ill, so act like you want your members/constituents to act.
- Quickly inform other leaders. They will appreciate being on the "inside track," and you will need their help and solidarity.
- Make a plan and let people know. People will be glad to know you are doing something about the situation and will feel relieved. This is a good idea even if your plans change later!
- Communicate – even to the point of over-communicating. People begin to panic if they do not know what is happening. Do not worry about repeating yourself. Often people miss the first message, skim the second one, and misunderstand the third one.
- Revise your plan as necessary. Don't let your plan become outdated. You will need a common understanding with your fellow leaders and a current road map is the easiest way to stay on task.
My friend David Cupps and I have led parallel lives lately in the respect that we both have had to deal with unexpected departures. In my case, it was a university development officer. She had done great work and then she was gone. I feared that alumni relations would grind to a halt – or worse – regress. Tempted to succumb to the hand-wringing option, I reviewed what I teach in supervisory training classes and workshops. (It is often said and often true: We learn ourselves by teaching others.)
In managing staff, it is a given that good people will both come and go. Nowadays, the long tenure of a great staff member is the increasingly rare exception.
Aware of this reality, we can take one of two approaches.
We can ignore it and – a little like Claude Rains in "Casablanca" – be shocked to find it going on in our establishment. Or, we can expect it and be prepared… But that begs the question. How does one become prepared and, for that matter, stay prepared? Is there some emergency protocol to put in a binder for when this type of "crisis" strikes? Is there some kit to buy and mount on the wall?
In a word, no. However, there is a long-term strategy – rather counter-intuitive on first reading – which sets the stage for smoother transitions. As a friend and colleague once put it, we need to think these days just as much about "getting the people done through work" as about "getting the work done through people."
In other words, we need to value professional development and not just productivity.
People who work put forth effort that results in individual performance. This leads to results for the organization; it also needs to lead to rewards for the individual.
Part of the equation, of course, is compensation and benefits. Yet equally valued in the workforce today is the opportunity for professional development. In small and medium sized nonprofits, there are often few, if any, opportunities for professional advancement… but there are many possibilities for learning skills, acquiring knowledge, making contacts, and engaging in creative processes.
The short view of facilitating professional development is that a person will grow into greater capability, only to desire something greater and eventually leave. That will probably happen anyway. People come and go.
But when the person who has been "developed" leaves, what is left behind is a legacy of caring about staff and a commitment to excellence… and what is carried into the world is an enduring respect for and appreciation of your organization.
In addition to being an Associate Faculty member in the M.A. in Organizational Management Program of Antioch University Los Angeles, David Norgard is the founder of OD180, a consulting firm that develops strategies for nonprofit organizations. He has also held leadership roles on various nonprofit boards and committees. At present, he serves as the President of Integrity USA, the Episcopal Church's LGBT advocacy group. A graduate of AULA's M.A. in Organizational Management program, David currently serves as Chair of AULA's Alumni & Community Advisory Board. He also holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Augsburg College and an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, where he received a Dean's Citation for Community Service and an Award of Distinction among Alumni.


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We are looking for families to host at least two college students for a week in May and/or June. These students come from all over the country to spend an intensive week learning how to be ministry leaders on their campuses. For 25 years SICM has been equipping students to make real, lasting impact on their college campuses!
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Students arrive on a Saturday evening (May or June) and you meet them at the opening reception. They go home with you that evening and stay until the following Saturday; they will depart by noon at the latest. The rest of the week we transport them!
During the week they will be kept very busy with classes! They will leave your house between 7-7:45am and return home between 5:30-6pm on dinner nights and between 9-9:30pm on nights they have evening activities with us.
Host Family Responsibilities
- Meals
- Breakfasts, Sunday-Saturday
- Most hosts provide basics like cereal, fruit, bread, etc and let students know to help themselves in the morning.
- Lunches, Sunday-Friday
- The students need to bring along a sack lunch and drink with them each day. Most hosts show them what's available – sandwich fixings, snacks, fruit, juice, etc – so they can just pack what they need. It doesn't hurt to remind them to pack their lunch though!
- Dinners, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Dinner is up to you – feel free to take them out one evening if you want, but most students are happy to enjoy some home-cooked meals after a year of cafeteria food!
- Breakfasts, Sunday-Saturday
- A comfortable place to sleep, along with bedding, pillow and towels.
- Authentic hospitality – just be yourself and love on the students! You don't need to come up with fancy entertainment or food, just show them you care and make them feel welcome in your home. Some ideas:
- Show them your favorite spot in Bellingham.
- Ask them what they've been learning.
- Play board games.
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Yesterday marked my one week since getting my breast augmentation! It was a long and slow week for me. The first three days were rough by the fourth day it got a bit easier. You don't realize how much you use your pectoral muscles in your every day to life. Simple tasks such as getting dressed and opening and closing doors became hard if not near impossible.
I'm feeling much better now, though. I can drive and do little tasks here and there. I can't lift anything heavier than 10 lbs for 6 weeks, so I'm taking it really easy for now.
I have to wear a compression band now like the one you see I'm wearing with my black bra (the bra is a surgical support bra that I must wear for 6 weeks). The reason for the compression band is so that it pushes the implants to drop. They are still sitting pretty high on my chest so hopefully that helps. The reason for the surgical support bra is so that the implants don't shift into a wacky position. I'm sleeping elevated still as well, which sucks. I want them to heal and settle well so I know in due time they'll look great!
I paid a lot of money for these girls, so I'm following all my Dr's instructions and advice to a T.
I still hear what I call a gurgling sound. It sounds like when your stomach is hungry and it grumbles a bit. I have that feeling and sensation only in my breasts. Every now and then I'll get a stabbing sensation. It feels as though someone is picking at my incision with a needle over and over again. It's not painful (it's tolerable). It's just a bizarre feeling. Dr says that's normal, and it's just the nerves regenerating.
My incision is still pretty fresh and not very pretty. The Dr says it looks fine and right on track with the healing process.
I'm taking weekly progress photos of my breasts and incision scar for the first 6 weeks (then I will post them into a before and after post) and after that once every month. I will then write a one year blog post with the monthly photos composed, so we can see how my implants have settled. 🙂
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|A bottlenose dolphin mother shares her culture with
her offspring. Image by M. Herko at the National
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Scientifically, culture is behavior that is socially transmitted between individuals and shared within population groups. Culture fundamentally depends on learning, and specifically learning from others. But everyone doesn't learn equally from everyone else. We tend to pick up behaviors more from individuals that we spend more time with than those that we don't. We also tend to spend more time with individuals that we share behaviors with. And we're not the only ones to show these tendencies.
This week at Accumulating Glitches I talk about various ways whales and dolphins share culture and are influenced by it. Check it out here.
And to learn more, check these out:
Cantor, M., & Whitehead, H. (2013). The interplay between social networks and culture: theoretically and among whales and dolphins Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B (368), 1-8 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2012.0340
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The Hamsasya Mudra symbolizes peace, softness, pearls, and jasmine flowers. In other healing arts, this is known as Jnana Mudra, a sign of knowledge and meditation. In yoga, the circle formed by the forefinger joined with the thumb allows the energy to re-circulate from the heart center out to the fingers and back.


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Bangkok is that the most celebrated tourer destination among Asian cities. it's placed in south east region of Asia. it's additionally the simplest lovely town of Malaya. There are celebrated tourist's destinations in Malaya aside from port. These area unit Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. If you're reaching to a visit for port then additionally visit these celebrated destinations and luxuriate in move. There are such a large amount of celebrated beaches during this town. it's not solely an area of getting beaches however there are numerous natural scenes found here. Here you'll be able to get pleasure from wild life and unity in diversity in several things. the range is as a result of various religions. If {you area unit|you're} reaching to spend a holiday vacation in port then there are some helpful tips for you. Follow the following tips and you may notice an opulent travel expertise. the following tips are as follows:
1. There are two airport from there you'll be able to reach Bangkok very simply. These airports are around thirty kilometers far from this town. From flying field you'll be able to rent taxi or bus to succeed in here. you'll be able to additionally book tickets with cruise ships for reaching here from completely different destinations.
2. Since this town may be a well-liked business Centre, individuals visit this place for various reasons. There are several temples and celebrated beaches here. you'll be able to additionally see numerous churches here. Golden Mount and Grand palace is additionally a lot of celebrated.
3. The cuisines of this town are thus celebrated. Since here there's diversity in population. people of various faith reside here. thus you can additionally see diversity in food item. you can take style of Indian food, Chinese food along with other differing types of food things. There are a large variety of restaurants and you'll be able to notice an out sized variety of food items present here in low costs.
4. There are such a lot of guest houses are present here. If you've got low budget then you'll be able to board guest house in night however if you've got high budget then five stars hotels are available for you. These hotels have each AC and NON AC rooms. you'll be able to select in line with your budget. Here are some budget hotels for your view, check out these hotels Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Arnoma Hotel Bangkok and Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkok.
5. If you wish to make a shopping here then take facilitate of local guide as a result of he is aware of everything concerning this place and tell you precisely what he is aware of. He additionally knows from wherever look|to buy} and can tell you concerning the most cost effective price shop. thus continually hire a travel guide.
In your life you've got visited several places however Bangkok are going to be the simplest destination among all of them. you can additionally take facilitate of travel guide to understand a lot of concerning this town. many of us additionally obtain items things like mobile phones from here. thus if you're making an idea for bangkok then follow these helpful tips and enjoys the move.
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Licensed childcare is currently offered at nine different locations. This service provides working families with a safe place and quality program for their children. These programs are fee-for-service with government subsidies available for those who qualify.
Attention! We are hiring. Please read more.
Please be advised that on the following dates our childcare centres will be closed and you will need to find alternate care during this school year:
* Monday Oct 9, 2017 * Monday Nov 13, 2017 * Monday Dec 25, 2017
* Tuesday Dec 26, 2017 * Monday Jan 1, 2018 * Monday Feb 12, 2018
* Friday Mar 30, 2018 * Monday Apr 2, 2018 * Monday May 21, 2018
* Monday Jun 18, 2018 * Tuesday Jun 19, 2018 * Monday Jul 2, 2018
* Monday Aug 6, 2018
* Some centres will also be closed Dec 25, 2017- Jan 5, 2018 (winter break), Mar 19-29, 2018 (spring break), and July 3-Aug 31, 2018 (summer break). If the centre your child attends is one of them you will be offered a spot in an alternate centre during the closure.
All closures are already factored into the monthly rates and therefore no fee reductions are given.
The Burnaby Neighbourhood House also provides free, targeted, after school programs for children in Grades 2-7 in partnership with Elementary schools in Burnaby. Children attend program for two hours after school between one to five days a week depending on the program and receive support with homework, social skills, as well as receive instruction in a variety of recreational activities like sports, cooking, arts, dance, and out-trips. We currently partner with the following schools:
Registration is by referral only. If your child attends one of our partner schools please inquire with school support staff about whether your child qualifies.
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia. This program is also generously supported by:
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Sun, Feb 15, 2009 | By Hugh Hewitt
The California Meltdown: Will Abel Enable Massive Tax Hikes?
The unfolding comedy in Sacramento should make this legislature a laughing stock of the country. The Democratic leadership have "locked down" the building, keeping Republicans as hostages in the effort to jam down billions in new taxes.
If a Republican senator folds now, he guarantees not only the end of his political career, but also a reputation for political cowardice that will live on in California history. Arnold and the Dems are leaning on Abel Maldonado, who has a promising futre in California politics –if he doesn't vote for this package. If he caves, I hope Arnold has promised him a job in Hollywood, because Abel's career will be over in politics.


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Sometimes when you have cooked rice for dinner and then at the last minute decided to eat out. What would you do with the cooked rice ? For me, I will pack them into zipper bag and keep in the fridge for the next day lunch. I can be fickle minded at times and experiencing mood swing of late. LOL! fried rice is the best remedy for over night cooked rice ! I received some chinese sausages during the CNY two months ago and the sudden craving for these chinese sausages led to the making of this chinese fried rice :) Read on for the recipe :)
Monday, March 25, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Steamed Winter Melon In Chicken Stock
Saw this recipe in one chinese magazine and thought I would like to try this simple and yet delicious dish. I have not tried using winter melon as a savory dish but many times as sweet dessert/cooling tea. I love the idea of steaming it with luncheon ham and chinese mushrooms sandwiched between the melon. The winter melon absorbed in the tasty chicken stock as it was being steamed. Every mouthful is delicious. As usual , I don't understand a word of the chinese characters in the recipe but I tried to understand by just looking at the pictorial step by step guide LOL! Who knows, my version may even taste better than the one in the book...ahem I am just kidding. Anyway, this is delicious as a savory dish. All the wonderful flavors were wonderfully absorbed into the melon comprising delicate flavors from the luncheon ham and mushroom. You can imagine the taste permeating your tongue with every bite! Read on for the simple preparation....
PC Based EKG Machine
Nicholas, my cousin, is soon coming out to open his own medical clinic in KL. He will finish his contract with the government end of this year. He is keen to start his own business and is now looking into taking a loan from the bank to open the clinic. Many things need to be organized. Location of the clinic and medical equipments and PC Based EKG machine will have to be ordered from ekg machines at MedicalDeviceDepot.com. Reliable nurses need to be employed and interior designer to be appointed to redesign the shop and turn the shop into a beautiful and people friendly clinic. So many things to be done...I guess planning out his marriage ceremony is much easier :)
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Steamed Silken Tofu & Fish Fillets With Ginger Paste Sauce
I tasted this dish once at the Sun Lee How Fook Restaurant for a birthday dinner , and after which I was craving for this dish since. As I was savoring each mouthful, I tried to analyse the ingredients used for the paste. I knew it was ginger paste but it was flavorful and I tried to used my taste bud to recreate what else was in that paste. I think I managed to get it just right :) It was a simple and savory ginger paste sauce and it was used to generously dressed the fish fillets which was laid on top of the silken tofu and each mouthful was really delicious ! The next morning, I went to the market and bought the fish and a slab of silken tofu plus the most important ingredients....old ginger , spring onions and bird 's eye chillies to recreate this dish....read on to see how this dish is being created and prepared :) hope this was not a copyright infringement on my part LOL!
Josh's Digital Piano
When Josh graduated from college 2 years ago, he left his portable digital piano with his sister Jo. Jo carted his digital piano back to her hostel and since then it has been with her. The piano is with her for almost 2 years now and Jo is playing it whenever she needs to relax after being cooped up in the lab for hours. I am so thankful that the piano is with her. This really helps her to relax after a hard day doing her research in the lab. It is a good thing that digital pianos are portable and the beauty is they stay in tune and these timeless, versatile instruments provide authentic piano-like feel and sound . They are all around more portable for home, studio or stage and Jo loves it very much !
Pickled Vegetables
I was inspired to make some pickles after reading Wendy's Pickled Cabbage And Vegetables post. Who doesn't like pickles :) It is really appetizing and it is so easy to make them. It is good to have these pickled veggies available in the fridge whenever you feel like having some pickled veggies to go with your roast chicken or roast beef. I made some last week using Wendy's recipe but omitted the cabbage. It was yummy good. Read on to see how easy her recipe is :)
Tenor Saxophone
We have a friend in church who plays the saxophone very well. Whenever we have a musical performance for functions like Senior Citizen day or Parent's Day, he will surely be there to present a few songs with his tenor sax .Whoa, he sure wins the hearts of the young and old alike with the way he plays the sax. I am his admirer too :) I find the player and the music from the saxophone both sexy ...ahem ..seriously, I prefer the sax to other musical instruments. It is so classy by itself. He will play a few oldies for us...gosh , the songs played by him brought back memories of our younger days and my favourite artiste Kenny G.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Steamed Stuffed Petola In Chicken Stock
I love petola !!! love the spongy texture . Bought one long petola back for RM3.80 from Jusco. At first I wanted to just braised with silken tofu and wood fungus. But when I opened the freezer, I saw my frozen chicken stock and I say " hey might as well stuffed the petola and steamed in this chicken stock. I don't like to keep the chicken stock too long in the freezer. It is better to finish the stock within the week. I have a packet of fish paste in the fridge and wow, I know what to do with the petola . Read on for this simple and yet delicious stuffed petola steamed in chicken stock
Toyota Parts Hub ?
Most people like Japan made cars like the Toyota. I am poor in identifying car models anyway. And I don't drive. I am chauffeured around by Wild Boar all the time :p He is thinking of changing to a toyota model . He told me there will be no problem to find toyota parts if we were to change to a Toyota model. Toyota Parts Hub specializes in discount Toyota parts and OEM parts for any Toyota or Scion vehicle. They have thousands of parts in stock and they have a team of dedicated specialists available to assist you. They can get you the part you need NOW, and at unbeatable pricing! With this Toyota Parts Hub, you will have no problem finding parts or accessories for your toyota car.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Oven Fried Chicken Wings In Papilotte
Chicken wings are selling at RM10.90 a kg at Jusco. They looked fresh and big , so I bought a few back and instead of deep frying them , I oven fried them instead. Not so oily and it tasted good. It uses little oil and not so messy. It is cleaner and healthier too :) but of course chicken wings are not really good for health. High in fat but I love to indulge in it once a while :p Eat everything in moderation and you will be fine :) Read on to see how it is being prepared.......
Shop Edwin Jagger
Josh recently discovered that he needs to shave twice a day. His stubbles are more prominent by evening , so he needs to shave in the evening before he goes out to dinner with his friends. He told me the other day that he enjoys the shaving soap by edwin jagger given to him as a gift from Elaine . He loves the after shave smell after using it. Haha, he told me that he has to order more from their website coz he is fast finishing that shaving soap that Elaine gave him :) They have a whole range of shaving products from razor stand to shave brush.
Chives Omelette
I have been taking it easy of late and cooking something simple and eating simple is good for me. Taking medication for my tennis elbow has really wipe out my appetite :( We had porridge with salted egg and chives omelette. I just don't want to move my hand too much and Wild Boar commented that doctor asked to rest the hand and not to move it too much...hahaha but this stubborn Momsie replied.." I am not moving my hand but only moving my fingers" ....thus blogging helps exercise the fingers LOL! I have been on leave since the 5th and the doctor may extend another few days...whoot ..whoot....have rested the hand but not the fingers though :p Anyway, I make this simple chives omelette for our lunch. Simple yet delicious ! Read on to see how this simple chives omelette is prepared.....
My Colleagues Are Happy ! TGIF
This morning , I received a phone call from the office . I was resting and almost dozed off when the call came in. My colleague asked about my hand and at the same time told me that the tv wall mounts we ordered had arrived yesterday and the flat tv panel had been mounted on the wall. Everything is in order and the karaoke set fixed. She told me that the rest of the staff can't wait for lunch break. Long lunch break for the government department. While the guys goes to mosque, the ladies stayed back to either watch the dramas or some may take the opportunity to karaoke away ! Well, think of it, I wish I am back in office tz it is TGIF !
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Stir Fry French Beans With Salted Egg Yolk
With the fragrance from the sauted salted egg yolk, curry leaves, bird's eye chilli and garlic, these french beans do taste awesome. I can just have this alone for dinner with a bowl of piping hot rice. I have been looking out for something simple easy and can be whipped up in just ten minutes. A dish that is appetizing. The hot weather is really killing us. Hot and humid arrgh......I don't feel like eating too but thank God, with this fragrant dish, I managed to slurrp down a bowl of rice :) I baked Chicken Wings in papilotte for Wild Boar :) Will be sharing in my next post. Read on this see how this dish is prepared..........
Charms Bracelet For Elaine
I have been thinking of getting a pandora charms bracelet for Josh's girl friend but I need to ask Josh what he thinks of the design first before purchasing it for her. You know Josh will know best whether she will like the design or better still I think I will ask Josh to choose one that he thinks she will like. Her birthday is coming soon and I want to give her a charm bracelet. And of course , I will get one for my Piggy Joanna too. These charm bracelets come in many designs and there are so many to choose from . I think I better leave it to Josh to help me pick one for Elaine :)
Monday, March 4, 2013
Spinach Ball In Chicken Stock
Wild Boar is bored with stir fry spinach, so I look around for something refreshing, something different. I saw this dish on a chinese magazine but because I can't read chinese character well I can't really cooked this dish exactly as it was shown on the magazine. But I think it is just chicken stock with wolfberries , poured onto the blanched spinach LOL! Whoa, it all guessing game and I think I got it 80% correct , the spinach absorbed the tasty chicken stock making it delicious. It was indeed something different from my usual way of cooking spinach :) Read on to see how simple this dish is done ( my version of course )
Uncle Aldo's Birthday Gift
Uncle Aldo's birthday falls on April 17th but because he will be with his daughter in Perth on that day, Wild Boar and myself want to celebrate his birthday for him before he goes to Perth. Uncle Aldo is an old friend of my father-in-law and we have always celebrated his birthday for him . Now , it is the same question gain ...what to get Uncle Aldo for his birthday? Wild Boar suggested that since he loves cigars, we might as well get him the best one from the Smoke Shop. All we have to do is to purchase on line and get the famous smoke shop coupon codes . Wow...coupon codes for a better deal. why not ? One coupon code per customer. Will check out what this one coupon code per customer is all about :) I am sure Uncle Aldo will love his birthday gift !
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Hot & Sour Tofu Slices
This is another appetizing dish from Wendy's blog Table For 2 or more , that I have bookmarked. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to test it out and gosh , it was really really good. The combination of the sauce ingredients makes this dish explosive. The hot tangy and almost pickled like onions flavor sauce coated the tofu slices, making the combined taste and flavor explosive. The hot chillies gave it the oomph needed for this tangy dish. Fantastic ! and I am glad I remembered to bookmark it :) Read on to check out the recipe.
Extra Microphone For Family Day Karaoke
We are planning for our office Family Day , this coming April. We have to organize games and treasure hunt for the office staff and their family. One of the issue brought up during the discussion for our Family Day was the outdoor games and an extra microphone is needed for the karaoke session to be held after dinner. My boss has approved the purchase of an extra microphone and he asked our treasurer to get the funds ready so that we could get to buy blue yeti at GC . I am looking forward to our Family Day which is always full of excitement and adventure. I bet the treasure hunt would be fun and I am looking forward to crooning a few songs for the karaoke session :)
Friday, March 1, 2013
Oven Fried Onion Rings
This is something I baked for the Piggies when they were home for CNY...a finger food to go with the cold beer. Something simple to whip up and yet finger licking good. Yea...Oven Fried Onion Rings !!! It is addictive and healthy too coz it is oven fried instead of deep frying. Crunchy chips on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside....whoa, the perfect food to go with the beer. Heaty maybe but definitely much healthier :) But seeing them downing down cans and cans of cold beer , I am not worried the heat gets to them . Read on to see how easy it is to make this onion rings finger food :)
Jade Yoga Mats
More and more people are going for Yoga classes. My church friends are asking me to join their yoga classes after hearing that I am suffering from ' tennis elbow '. They thought that I played tennis and got myself into this situation LOL! the fact is I did not and I injured my muscle /tendon when I was potting around the garden . I may have caused the injury while lifting a heavy pot. Now seeing my in pain, they asked me not to do gardening anymore and join their yoga exercise instead. Well, I think I might join them after I fully recover from this stupid injury. I need to get ready a jade yoga mat for the Yoga class. I think ordering one online will be cheaper and more so it is made from eco-friendly materials. I understand that for every Jade Yoga mat sold, Jade Yoga will plant a tree mmm a good cause no doubt and I will definitely give them my support !
Spicy Sesame Eggplant/Aubergine
I have some aubergine/eggplant in the fridge , leftover from making the aubergine omelette a few days ago. I will be cooking simple for another few weeks....my tennis elbow still gives me the ache :( anyway, we still need to eat and eating out most of the time is not good for me. I still have to cook light dishes for our dinner . I googled for eggplant dishes and I came across Martha Stewart's Spicy Sesame Eggplant and I got bewitched by it. This is a dish that will have you eating non stop...it is spicy , tangy and aromatic. The sauce that coats the eggplant strips is so flavorful that when you put on strip on your tongue, you could immediately taste the flavors of garlicky hot chilli , the sharp tangy lime juice and the aromatic sesame.....the combination of these flavors made the eggplant addictive ! Love it and I think for people who loves eggplant, you will definitely love this preparation :) Do read on for the recipe taken from Martha's website.
Josh Bought A Bunn Airpot For Himself ! :)
I am happy that my Josh has finally settled down in his new place. He recently left for Singapore after securing his dream job. You know as his Momsie , I am worried whether he is eating well and I will be chatting with him , asking this and asking that until he said " Mom, please, I am not a child anymore " I am doing fine and you dont have to worry about me. Yesterday, I went shopping and bought myself a airpot for brewing my coffee ! " Whoa...my boy is now a grown up young man so I do not need to worry anymore for him :) He told me he chose his BunnAirpot from best selection of airpots and he has the best cup of brewed coffee before he start work. What can I say anymore to him ? I can only say " Well done , son ! " LOL!
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TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) -Writing in the Sunday Times newspaper, Davis urged Brussels to revisit London's proposal to launch discussions on the UK's future relationship with the EU alongside withdrawal talks.
Davis warned that "the clock is ticking" toward the March 2019 Brexit date and there is no point in negotiating aspects of the withdrawal deal twice.
"I firmly believe the early rounds of the negotiations have already demonstrated that many questions around our withdrawal are inextricably linked to our future relationship," he wrote.
"Nowhere is that point truer than on the question of Northern Ireland. It is simply not possible to reach a near-final agreement on the border issue until we've begun to talk about how our broader future customs arrangement will work," he added.
London is keen to start negotiating about its post-Brexit trade relationship with the EU, but Brussels has insisted that progress must be made on exit arrangements first.
Opening rounds of Brexit talks with the EU have made little progress, with European negotiators demanding greater clarity from the UK delegation.
The next round of talks is due at the end of August. Brexit talks formally began in June, a year after Britain's historic referendum vote to leave the 28-member European bloc.
Experts have warned it will be extremely difficult to negotiate a new UK-EU free trade agreement before Brexit, particularly as the EU has so far refused even to start trade discussions.
Britain's membership in the EU customs union, which currently allows for the tariff-free movement of goods, will end along with its membership of the single market when it exits the bloc in March 2019.


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Despite all of UConn's issues, incoming recruits firmly commited to program
Emmitt Matthews, Jr. was really feeling it. And this time, he wasn't going to let his foot off the gas.
Matthews had scored 12 points in the first quarter of Wilson High's playoff game against Central Kitsap on Thursday night in Tacoma, Washington. But he had prior games this season when he had 24 or 25 points by halftime, only to take his focus off scoring in the latter to get his teammates involved.
Not on this night, with numerous family and friends in town for what was the last home game of his high school career. Matthews kept it going and finished with a season-high 40 points to go with 13 rebounds in the Rams' 83-57 victory.
"It was my last game at home, I wanted to go out with a bang," Matthews said by phone on Sunday night. "My uncle with his family, my brother who lives in Seattle and goes to the University of Washington — they all came down. I wanted to do it here and now, while everybody was there."
And, as Wilson coach Dave Alwert added: "It's playoff basketball, and he's a dog. He knows when to crank it up."
Matthews kept it crankin' two days later in the second round of the districts, pouring in 31 points and grabbing 21 rebounds against Kelso. Unfortunately for Matthews, it came in a loss, and Wilson now has to win a couple of loser's bracket games to get to the finals.
Still, it was a nice display of the type of skills the sinewy, 6-foot-7 UConn signee will bring to Storrs next season.
"He's a real gifted athlete," said Alwert. "He's 6-7, long, got a great vertical. He's a gazelle."
Alwert recalled a game over the summer when Matthews stole the ball around the free throw line with about two seconds left, took two dribbles and rolled in a George Gervin-esque finger roll for the game-winner.
"He's best when he's on the attack, in transition," the coach added. "That's his home, that's his baby. In halfcourt, he'll be able to come off screens, and he's got a nice little turnaround jumper. He can play all three levels — post-up game, midrange game and 3-point game."
Indeed, Matthews, who was recently named 3A Pierce County All-League MVP, knocked down 7 of 11 3-pointers in that 40-point effort.
"He's a streaky kid," said Alwert. "If he hits his first couple, he catches fire."
West Coast flavor
About 800 miles down the Pacific Coast in Richmond, California, James Akinjo is having himself a nice senior season, as well. The 6-foot point guard, who committed to UConn back in September, has led Salesian High to a 25-1 record and the No. 9 ranking in the Pacific Region of USA Today's Super Regional rankings. He is one of eight nominees for California's Gatorade Player of the Year.
"I really like building confidence in my teammates," Akinjo said. "In the playoffs, a lot of teams are gonna key on me, so I take great pride in making my teammates better."
Akinjo and Matthews talk to each other on the phone a lot — about a lot of things.
"We just talk about bringing that West Coast style of basketball to the East Coast," said Matthews, whose dad is from New Jersey and played football briefly at Rutgers before leaving school to join the Army. "We want to bring that West Coast flavor."
Akinjo added that they talk about "being ready to work. Coming in as freshmen, nothing's gonna be given to us. We don't want it like that. We're gonna come in and work hard."
The two players, who form UConn's incoming recruiting class along with 6-10 Lukas Kisunas of Brewster Academy, are also in regular contact with Kevin Ollie and the rest of the UConn coaching staff. Matthews has known associate head coach Raphael Chilliious, an assistant at the University of Washington for seven seasons, since he was about 12.
"(Ollie) and Chill are like family to me now," Matthews said. "The whole coaching staff is one of the best staffs I've ever been around. I feel like I'd grow so much as a man and as a player."
Akinjo was recruited by Ricky Moore and developed a close bond with Ollie, as well.
"Him being the head coach," Akinjo noted, "I felt our relationship was most important."
Matthews added he also talks with Kisunas, as well as frequently with current Husky Christian Vital — a friendship that started with some heated competition on NBA 2K during his official visit to Storrs in September.
"He loved it over there," Alwert said. "The whole family did. "I know the big seller at UConn was Coach Calhoun, when they brought him in, talking to the family."
Matthews shares similar traits with the Hall of Fame former Husky coach.
"Emmitt wants to win," Alwert added. "He hates to lose more than he likes to win, and that's what makes him a special kid. He wants to be successful, he wants to be an NBA prospect and make a living playing the game of basketball. He was really sold on Rip Hamilton, Ray Allen, some of those longer, bigger guards that he mimics his game after."
'It's In My Mind to Go to UConn'
Of course, Matthews and Akinjo also see and hear a lot of things. They see that UConn is about to miss out on the NCAA tournament for the third time in four years and could be heading for a second straight sub-.500 season. They hear all the other rumors associated with the program lately.
None of it seems to faze their dedication to UConn. Look no further than how both players refer to the program as "we."
"We have a lot of transfers, it's kind of hard to work with a lot of transfers," Matthews said. "Next year, we'll have a clean start, almost a reset of the culture, and get back to being a powerhouse."
Added Akinjo: "We've got some really good players. Sid (Wilson) is coming back, Alterique (Gilbert), we've got good freshmen coming in. I think I can come in and help them right away. Not try to come in and be anyone else, just do what I do."
Adversity is nothing new for Akinjo, who hails from the hardscrabble streets of Oakland.
"A lot of people are counting UConn out already," he said. "My whole life I've been counted out."
Akinjo noted that no one gave him and his Oakland Soldiers AAU team much of a shot at the Peach Jam this summer. Akinjo wound up leading the Soldiers to the tournament title while earning MVP honors.
"It's kind of the same situation with UConn."
Make no mistake, Matthews and Akinjo are aware of the NCAA's inquiry into the program.
"We talked about the investigation," said Alwert. "We've been told that nothing's gonna happen on that. (Matthews) is a kid that's faithful and loyal to the decision he makes."
And the players also hear the rumors that Ollie's job could be in jeopardy.
"I try not to think about that," said Matthews. "It's in my mind to go to UConn. If it does happen, it does happen, and that's something my family would have to look at. But I love UConn, no matter who the coach is. Kevin Ollie is a legendary coach. I don't even think about that. I don't think I need to think about that at this time."
Akinjo largely echoed those sentiments.
"I don't think he will (get fired). I think the A.D. (David Benedict) and Coach Ollie have a really good relationship. When you have a tough year, everyone wants to count you out.
"When we come in next year," James Akinjo added, "you won't be hearing about Coach Ollie maybe getting fired."


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What Makes The Markets Go Up Or Down?
When you buy a commodity, stock, or a currency, you are at the mercy of supply and demand. Say there is a binary options trading software shortage of pig meat that started overnight. Good for you, you have tons of pork bellies, and everyone is fighting to buy them! You can almost name the selling price. Such supply and demand moves markets up or down.
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The Range-Bound Market Scenario
The Bollinger brand is an indicator that helps traders analyze what are known as range bound conditions. The Range-Bound market conditions happen when the market shifts in its market prices resulting from specific factors. There may be low or high price trends overall. During a certain time period, the wikitrader software Range-Bound market circumstances will prevail and be bound. There could be other news that moves the markets because of a demand and supply price-related shift in another direction. Such a market atmosphere will occur when either a bullish or bearish trend are coming to a close. It can also occur when there is an underlying asset or commodity that has a shortage. That means that either the demand or the supply is lowered.
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The wikitrader software volatile market is a perfect states for binary options trading. The reason is that it means that the underlying assets's pricing has a sudden and rapid rapid shift into a new direction. Such a rapid shift produces volatility, just like a large boat makes big waves for those surfing on the coastline.
In binary options, predicting prices of an asset is actually something that can be anticipated. Such predictions can be made accurately and fast. Where there is low volatility, price changes in the market are going to be low or near zero.


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Hi there! I'm Val. I'm a primary school teacher by trade but for now I am mum to three gorgeous little yibba yabbas. I am not particularly good at anything, my house is a chaotic mess, I am always tired, I eat too much chocolate, I'm a dreamer and a procrastinator.
I have created this space to share some of the fun things I do with my kids, the crafts we make and tips for making craft fun for you at home or in your classroom. I love books for children- I have too many books!(I tell myself they are a great investment!) I love to share great reads and activities for after reading. I also love to cook, but I am no chef! I will share with you some easy recipes, fun foods for kids and some grown up treats too…..all with pantry friendly ingredients!
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Several a times, the hustle bustle of the city starts getting to our head. That's when you need to head to Come A La Maison's tranquil environment. Set on a huge leafy veranda, this restaurant provides you with fine food, desserts, and French-style salads. The bakery at its back gives you a variety of take-away pastry, etc options. Running late for breakfast? Pick some deal from the bakery before you head off to work. All these delectable food items are available at insanely reasonable prices. So, why miss out?
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After the critically acclaimed single 'Chandelier', which definitely put Sia up in the mainstream stardome and made her reach an audience that might had never listened to her work, it's now time for a new song to display just how good she is, both as a singer and a songwriter (something she expressed throughout her all career, actually). Unfortunately, becoming famous seemed to have taken its toll on Sia, when after the success of her fifth album 'We Are Born' (2010), she became addicted to alcohol and drugs and almost commited suicide. But that's all behind her back now, as she's determined to conquer the world through her wonderful and powerful voice.
'Eye of the Needle' is the second single of the recently titled new album '1000 Forms of Fear', which will be released on July 8th. It's her sixth LP and it sees Diplo and Greg Kurstin handling the production. It's a more subtle song, far from the excesses of 'Chandelier', but it still makes it perfectly clear why many other famous singers have songs writen by Sia (Rhianna, David Guetta, Britney Spears...).
The album will feature twelve songs, including the already released two singles and 'Elastic Heart', the song that Sia wrote and performed, alongside Weeknd and Diplo and that was featured on 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' soundtrack, which is, in itself, a brilliant piece of music.
Listen to 'Eye of the Needle' and watch the magnetic official video for 'Chandelier', featuring 12 years old dancer Maddie Ziegler in a stunning performance.
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A couple of young ladies from the junior class, Addi and Tabitha, worked closely with an elementary teacher, Mrs. Dreschel, to organize the assembly. The girls put together a neat video thanking veterans, designed the program that was distributed to everyone, and they presented a gift to the Monroeville VFW. There was a lot involved in the program itself, including a breakfast for the veterans, a lot music by the high school band, choir and various elementary classes,and even a coloring and essay contest for the elementary school. The winners of the essay contest read their papers and a senior young man spoke about the impact of Veterans day on him. Both of his parents are veterans and his speech was very touching. Also included was a Quilts of Valor presentation. That's where I come in the picture.
I'm sure you long-time readers remember when I made quilts for a couple of students who were involved in a very serious accident in January of 2015. You can read about them HERE
You might also remember that during her recovery from a traumatic brain injury, I tutored Allie. I loved working with her!
Allie is now a sophomore and doing amazingly well. This past summer, Allie and I talked about ways for her to give back to the school community (she calls them her school family), for all of the prayers, thoughts, help, and support that they showed her. She asked what kind of volunteer stuff I do and her eyes lit up when I told her about Quilts of Valor.
We got right to work to see if she'd be permitted to have the presentation at school during the Veterans Day Assembly. Once she got the approval, she needed to determine who, within the school family was a veteran and if they would accept a quilt. While she did that, I started sewing! When it was all said and done, five quilts were presented during the assembly and five others were presented in private.
Here are a some pictures of yesterday's presentation. (Since I was involved in the presentation, I want to thank Allie's mom Wendy, and the art teacher, Laurie, for sharing their pictures with me.)
While Allie and her friend Chloe covered the veterans, I called them from the audience and provided information about their years of service. It was very emotional for the veterans, many who thought that they didn't really do anything special and that they didn't deserve any special recognition. We beg to differ! They ARE special!


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A true Adirondack Squaretail brook trout that was taken from a heritage pond.
There is a unique element surrounding outdoor sporting endeavors that seems to trigger the competitive juices in all of us. Whether the contest involves a frog jumping competition for children, a popular Big Buck Contest at the local tavern or a professional Bass Master Classic conducted on Lake Champlain, outdoor travelers always seem to enjoy sharing their accomplishments with others.
Years ago, while visiting the Four Corners region of Northern Arizona, I traveled to Canyon de Chelly to view cliff dwellings that once were the home of indigenous peoples.
Etched into the sandstone of the canyon walls were charcoal renderings of deer, bison, geese and turkeys. It was obvious some houses had a much larger collection of animals and birds. Our guide explained the symbols provided an accounting of the hunting accomplishments of the occupants. At a glance, visitors could easily determine who the best hunters were. The charcoal renderings were a billboard of their achievements.
In a similar manner, modern hunters and anglers continue to pursue this ancient tradition, whether by harvesting a Boone and Crockett Club record buck, or establishing a new New York State record fish. Many local sportsman clubs have their own particular, and peculiar standards for the hunting or fishing accomplishments of their members. Honors may include an actual trophy or a new firearm, while those who missed a chance to harvest a potential trophy may suffer the loss of a shirttail to be nailed on the camp's "wall of shame."
Participants on the Professional Bass Circuit may suffer a fate far greater than simple humiliation from their peers when they fail to produce a trophy catch. They are likely to lose sponsors, and sponsorship money. Professional anglers realize if they can't put out, they'll likely have to get out.
However, when competition is just between friends, or family, it can often be just as bitter and hard-nosed. To illustrate this point, I often tell the tale about a tail that finally sealed the deal between a long fought over, family fishing competition which always seemed to spark an annual battle.
The main players were both avid brook trout anglers, and as such they rarely traded information on locations, advice on tackle, tactics or any other tips that might possibly provide the other guy with an upper hand.
Rules of the contest were quite simple. After catching a potential trophy, it was to be wrapped in paper and kept frozen until the day after the annual trout season was complete. Over the course of the trout season, they would each measure and re-measure their catches in order to gradually increase the size of their respective trophies by increments of several inches.
A 14-inch brookie taken at ice out in May could later be replaced by a 16-incher in August, and a 19 and ¾ inch specimen may eventually be unveiled the day after the season closed. Since the two contestants lived nearby, there was always a lot of friendly banter and a fair bit of packaging, and repackaging of the potential trophies. Contest rules required the fish were to be wrapped in freezer paper.
The sparring anglers would often visit their competitor's home freezer to take measurements. The practice was usually unannounced, and often undeclared, however it was the only way they could keep up with each other. However, as the end of the season rolled around there were often other tactics employed. Fishing lines may be 'slightly nicked' deep on the spool, and brass snap swivels may be filed down to reduce their strength, or a rod tip could be roughened up to damage the integrity of the fishing line.
Of course, neither of the competitors would ever admit to 'doctoring' their competitor's equipment. But suspiciously, it seemed there were always weakened lines, a hole in the landing net, or seemingly odd 'burrs' to be found on their respective rod guides.
It was nearly the end of the trout season when the younger competitor landed a handsome, native brook trout that measured nearly 22 inches in length. On his return home, he stopped by to show the fish to his father. "You see this?" the old man asked as he fanned out the brookie's tail. "That's a true native trout, you can tell by the tail. It's exactly square, no hint of a 'V' shape at all! The old timers called 'em 'square tails.' Let's see what the tape has to say."
The tape measure spanned exactly 22 inches from tip of its nose to top of the tail, and following the measurement, the son carefully rewrapped his trophy and carted it off to his freezer.
His father, who had recently retired, devoted his every waking moment in a quest to top the 22 incher. He hit the ponds early, and dredged the depths of the lakes with a variety of offerings that were presented with leadcore line. He fished at night under lantern light and jigged off the bottom during the heat of the day.
There was simply no way he would allow his son to take over his spot atop the family's angling hierarchy. He began fishing like a man on a mission! Two days before the season was set to close, his son was unexpectedly called off to an important job in Albany.
Knowing he had left town, his father slipped silently into his son's house and headed right to the freezer, where he carefully unwrapped the big lunker, and placed it on a nearby plank of wood. He had replaced the old blade of his utility knife with a razor sharp edge, and quickly went to work on the fish. After he finished with the dirty deed, the trophy fish was carefully re-wrapped and returned to the freezer. It was two days before his son returned, and the father spent the entire time on the water with no success. They had agreed to get together late in the day, each with their respective trophies in hand.
The packaged trout were set on the kitchen table, and silently unwrapped, beginning with the father's fish first. The tape measure revealed its length at 21 and ¾ inches, and the son grinned happily. He was certain to win. As he hurried to unwrap his trophy trout, he declared, "Finally, after all these years, I've got you! I finally beat your fish, I've got the top rod in this family now!"
Still grinning from ear to elbow, he unpackaged the fish and placed it on the table beside his father's. There was something slightly wrong, however, and the tail appeared remarkably square. A tape measure was still on the table and he grabbed it quickly to size up his catch. The tale of the tape read exactly 21 and 1/2 inches. "What the hell?" he declared, "Don't tell me my freakin' fish shrunk! I don't believe it!"
"Freezer burn is what I'd guess," joked his dad, as he slowly took his wallet out of his back pocket. He produced a small, shriveled-up piece of trout skin that he set down next to the potential trophy and declared, "Unless you can reattach that, it appears the Top Rod is all mine for another year!"
He son was shocked, but before he could attempt an answer, the family cat grabbed the brittle bit of fish tail and ran off.
"Better luck next year!" remarked his father amid the attendant laughter, and good luck with the squaretails!
Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at email@example.com.


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Maria de Villota, the female F1 driver who lost her eye when she crashed, has been found dead in a hotel room in Seville.
Spanish police say it appears the 33-year-old died of natural causes.
In July last year, De Villota, 32, was seriously injured when she was taking part in her first test for the Marussia Formula One team at Duxford Airfield.
She crashed into a support truck and was treated at the trackside before being taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where it is understood she was treated for head and face injuries.
She had driven in several different forms of racing in Europe, including the World Touring Car Championship in 2006 and 2007 plus the Superleague open-wheeler series.
She was the daughter of Emilio de Villota, who competed in Formula One between 1976 and 1982.


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- Carpool with CAMP and come ski Showdown Ski area! http://www.showdownmontana.com/
- Tickets only $35! Rentals $22 for skis or $30 for snowboards. Discount lunch and $1 drink.
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December 25, 2016 during the last week, most of the leading print dailies and electronic media of Pakistan have published or covered in regard to Chikungunya virus outbreak in Karachi. This has and is mainly effecting in its District Malir. If anyone wishes to refer and read in more detail, can refer the following which I traced it.
- Pakistan today 18 December, 2016,
- Geo TV health December 22, 2016
- The News 22 December 2016
- Daily Dawn 18 December 2016
- ARY News 19 December 2016
- com 18 December 2016
- The Nation 20 December 2016
- Sind News on line 22 December 2016
- BeKarachi December 19, 2016
The Chikungunya virus has continued to affect the inhabitant of Karachi especially in Malir district. The cases were reported from 16 Decembers and its intensity is increasing day by day. If we look, another 100 people have been diagnosed with this disease on 24th December, 2016. Mainly affected are from Malir District of Karachi.
Chikungunia is also known to spread via female mosquito, but it is via different virus than dengue. The disease can be eliminated by destroying this specific virus which are responsible for its spread in society by spraying effectively. The causative mosquito which carries 'Aedes aegypti' virus. It is responsible for Chikungunya fever with pain in human being.
It is advice by the medical experts to public in general to take precautionary measures and protect themselves and family members from mosquito bite. In case if anyone suffering or suspected case of Chikungunya than the patient should ensure to drink maximum water.
Chikungunya virus is not life threatening but this need immediate attention, because of high grade fever and sever joint pain.
Understand Chikungunya fever
The Chikungunya is mosquito borne viral infection which spread by mosquito bite. This was first reported and recorded in 1952 in Tanzania in shape of outbreak during. It has peculiar symptom such as rapid onset of: High grade fever which is associated with severe joint pain (mainly in arm and leg). Other symptoms are also associated such as:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Muscular Pain
- Signs of fatigue
- Red spot or patches on the skin appears.
- Vision Impairment or redness of eye.
In most of the cases Chikungunya it associated with joint pain which is very cumbersome and devastating. This sever joint pain may last for few days or even few weeks very occasionally years.
Mostly sufferer recover fully with passage of time. But in few cases the pain in the joint remain for few months too. In very rare cases the eyes are affected. This has been observe, very rarely complication of heart / neurological and gastrointestinal disorders.
Patients do recover and becomes healthy in few weeks or months. In few cases the symptoms of Chikungunya are of mild in nature and it goes un-notice too also. If victim is of old age this may very rarely lead to death.
Dunya news television channel of Pakistan on 19 December 2016 reported outbreak of Chikungunya. They term it as mysterious disease, which has overall affected 30,000 patient reported in Karachi during last one month. Dr. Sikandar Mandhoro Minister of Health for Sindh province visited most affected hospital of Saudabad and he declares emergency in district of Malir.
As per report of today i.e. 25th December, 2016 appear in Observer, in which it is stated Chikunguya is continuously affecting the population of Karachi especially in district of Malir. Within 24 hour another 100 people were diagnosed they are suffering from it.
Recommended Treatment and its management
Mostly it is conservative treatment no prescribe medicine. Till to date no vaccine for Chikungunya is available to prevent from it. Following are advice by physicians or hospital.
- Advice for complete bed rest
- Increase water or liquid intake to prevent dehydration due to high grade fever
- Manage and treat the symptoms
- Take medicine as advice by doctor to manage fever and pain mainly it is pain killer such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- Avoid taking aspirin and any anti-inflammatory drug such as commonly known as NSAIDS until or unless dengue is root out through diagnostic lab test. Otherwise it will or may lead to excessive bleeding.
- If you ae suffering from any other disease or illness and taking drugs for it please inform your doctor or medical care giver. He or she can adjust your medicine to treat Chikugunya presently.
- It advice to prevent patient from mosquito bite especially in first week of illness.
- During first week of Chikungunya illness its virus can be found in patient blood and it passes from infected patient to mosquito via mosquito bite during this time period. So it can further increase the chances of spreading of Chikungunya among the people who are in this vicinity especially.
Article written by Mahmood Hussain for Baby First website


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There are fabulous fabric creations from Big Heart Home as well as up cycled t-shirt skirts by myself. With a little help from my friends, there are now gorgeous paper flowers. I tried a new design with coffee filters. They are great. Check them out at Cafe Soleil in Springdale and come get your own. Thanks Tamara!
"It's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to." ----Godard
Monday, April 29, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Mother's Day Ideas #2
Friday, April 26, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
New Skirt Designs
Calla Lily and Forget-Me-Nots are the current designs. Springdale is celebrating Earth Day. Nothing celebrates awareness quite as much as upcycling.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
New Stuff and Changing up the store
What's new, I can't keep up with t-shirt skirts, but I did go to the thrift store to get more material. Also, on the way I ran into a super yard sale and loaded up the car before I ever made it to town! That's one way to make sure I can't shop in town. I briefly considered taking the car load home and then driving back toward town. No way! Too much trouble.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Paper and Fabric Added to Boxes
Just upcycling boxes before they go in the shop. The skirt from yesterday is sold to a Minneapolis clothing designer. Yeah! I'll start on a new one. Oh, and she said they were WAY underpriced. You should probably get one soon!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
New addition to skirt options
Chrysanthemum design with turquoise and black t-shirts. It extends across the front or wraps around the side. This is only 1/4 of the panel.
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