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blurb from goodreads.com, please scroll down for my review.
Life has never been better for Mark Sava, the former CIA station chief of Azerbaijan. He's recently married, has a newborn daughter, and the launch of his spies-for-hire business in Central Asia has been a great success. Then he gets a call from the US Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia–one his employees, seventy-two-year-old Larry Bowlan, has died of a heart attack.
Bowlan was also Sava's first boss at the CIA, so Sava feels a responsibility to personally recover the remains of his friend. He hops on a flight to Tbilisi, visits the hotel room in which Bowlan died, and is shocked when he discovers an oil painting that depicts a woman he knows all too well…
So begins four of the most violent and blisteringly personal days of Sava's life as he struggles to protect his future, and the future of a country he loves, by fighting demons from his past.
My Review
One of my favourite spy authors, actually, one of my favourite authors full stop, was kind enough to send me an ARC of his latest book: Death of a Spy. This is the fourth in the Mark Sava series and we continue on from the last book, Spy for Hire.
Mark and Daria have settled down, or have they?
I did wonder what the title meant, who was it that died or going to die, I didn´t have to wait long for the answer and from then on it is full on action and nicely paced thrills. The writing is brilliant, I have seen the author get better through his books, these are modern spy books, in the Azerbeijan, Nakhchivan, Georgia area, with superb descriptions and details of the area which I found fascinating and it brings it alive. The relationship with Daria is great, but I would have liked to have seen a little more of her in this book.
"We are not so young any more Sava, perhaps you should stay with me in the van"
On the website danmayland.com there are photographs which give a perspective of all the places visited.
This book sees some of the past of Mark Sava, we learn a little more about him and his background. Although this is the 4th in the series, it can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend starting reading from the beginning.
The title and the cover are just brilliant, automatically drawing you in.
I am already looking forward to the next Mark Sava book.
Catch up on the other books in the series. The Colonel´s Mistake, The Leveling, Spy for Hire
Interview with Dan Mayland
Dan Mayland is the author of The Colonel's Mistake, The Leveling, and Spy For Hire, the first three novels in the Mark Sava spy-thriller series. The novels are set in and around Iran and the greater Caspian region, a volatile corner of the world that Mayland has studied extensively. Click on this photo link for more information about his travels to the region. Some of Mayland's thoughts on contemporary Iranian politics can be found here. Sign this guestbook to receive email updates about his books.
Before starting the Sava series, Mayland graduated from Dartmouth College and founded Mayland Real Estate. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.
Death of a Spy by Dan Mayland
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Forest of light…
On a cold, wet and misty day in the rainforest. Andrew Brown and myself weren't to be deterred by constant rain/showers and got out amongst it regardless. We got home drenched but with a few images each. This is one that i feel pretty content with from the day.
' Forest of light – Vic.'
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So many beautiful shades of green. The textures are also rich.
In a word: 'fresh'


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At Cobh Port a final clutch. A wild-eyed terrified cheerio over the canvas tensa-barrier. SECO. Ordinarily a terse gruff man. Little truck with humanity and only a bark for his battalion of Gherkins. I signed off earlier that day with the crew box-office. Relinquished my Bit Of Plastic. My badgengun. Twelve Years. Like Starskey & Hutch, that episode where they throw their badges into the sea. Seco was the sort of man who was disinterested in everything, disinclined towards anything. Ex-copper. Missed nothing. He produced my laminex from his crisp pressed top pocket. With a look gravely gave me it. He knew it was the last time. He had guessed it would be just me and him on that black Queenstown jetty at midnight. He had put it in his crisp pressed pocket for me. As Artemis started her engines and I turned myself towards a bleak hotel room I relied upon that strange and lovely kindness to propell me up the quay.
Annie Moore
In Cobh harbour she looks back to Ireland then boards the Nevada for the New World. 1892, the first immigrant to be processed through Elllis Island. New York City award her a gold ten dollar coin and eventually two bronze statues. In Ellis Island she stands alone, hanging on to her hat. She was buried in an unmarked grave in Queens in 1924 alongside half her children. Of eleven, five made it to adulthood.
Cobh (Queenstown)
Her fo'c'scle dark below me. She slips her ropes. At midnight they ease her off the quay. The band plays on; there is a party on deck. I stare at her until her lights go out then stay in the room for two days. Locked in the present. Both the past and the future are too awful to contemplate.
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Learning to sail was one of the most heart pounding, thrilling experience I have ever had. That's saying a lot considering; I've been scuba diving all over the world, flown in aerobatic bi-plane, and been sky diving.
The heart pounding, thrilling part of the class was when I had to sail on a Close-Hauled point-of-sail. (Point-of-Sail is the direction of the wind as it relates to where it touch the boat first. Think of a boat like a clock, the bow (front) of boat is 12 and the stern (back) is 6.) When sailing a Close-Hauled you are sailing as close to the wind as possible without being into the wind or "in-iron". With a good 7-10 knot wind and the sails trim properly; the boat speeds through the water, the tiller (which controls the rudder) becomes very heavy, you're constantly making adjustments (using the tiller) to stays on the point-of-sail, and the boat is tipped on its side to the point that water is almost coming over the side and you think that its about to tip over. Or at least that's what it felt like to me. Heart pounding!!


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Some value studies I did of my friends, Jinny, Hillary, and Emma. These are value studies I did for my final in Portrait Drawing.
We made character designs at the Weeklies this week, based off of candy.
Doodles I did, still trying to stylize wolf/dog-like characters. It's been extremely hard for me, but I will get these finished by Tuesday.
Some gestures I did at the ASC this week.
We used colored pencil this week in portrait drawing. I enjoyed it more, but I ran out of time towards the end and had to rush it a bit.


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"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb." (Psalm 139:13-15 NLT)
Friday, March 30, 2012
Coming Soon
We will be joyfully welcoming a new little one into our family this Fall! Nearly 12 weeks along now, and I am finally feeling semi-normal again. After a period of great fatigue and nausea, my energy is finally returning, and my belly is growing! :) Being number three, I think I "popped" early. Others might think I've just eaten a big meal! :) We've spent much time talking about "when the baby comes" and practically all of us have had dreams of the baby. We've talked of names and how we expect some things will change with a new little one. We couldn't be more happy or excited about this little blessing. ;)
Labels: baby #3, motherhood, Our Life, pregnancy
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AH! how exciting. congratulations! glad you are starting to feel a bit more energy. here's to a happy healthy pregnancy and the little bundle of joy to come. xReplyDelete
Sooooo excited for all of you! And my goodness, you look really adorable! :) hmmm, I need to start looking at baby patterns... ;)ReplyDelete
That's so great. Congratulations!ReplyDelete
Wonderful news!!!! You look so pretty Khrista! Yeah!ReplyDelete
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Ve·ra·cruz(vĕr′ə-kro͞oz′, bă′rä-kro͞os′)
A city of east-central Mexico on the Gulf of Mexico east of Puebla. Founded in 1599 on a site visited earlier (1519) by Hernando Cortés, it was frequently sacked by buccaneers in the 1600s and 1700s. US troops led by Gen. Winfield Scott captured the city in 1847 during the Mexican War. It is a large port and a tourist resort.
Veracruz(ˌvɛrəˈkruːz; Spanish beraˈkruθ)
1. (Placename) a state of E Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of a hot humid coastal strip with lagoons, rising rapidly inland to the central plateau and Sierra Madre Oriental. Capital: Jalapa. Pop: 630 000 (2005 est). Area: 72 815 sq km (28 114 sq miles)
2. (Placename) the chief port of Mexico, in Veracruz state on the Gulf of Mexico. Pop: 410 000 (2000 est)
Ve•ra•cruz(ˌvɛr əˈkruz, -ˈkrus)
1. a state in E Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. 6,737,324; 27,759 sq. mi. (71,895 sq. km). Cap.: Jalapa.
2. a seaport in this state: the chief port of Mexico. 438,821.
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No one wants to find out there's something wrong with them. No one.
Our bodies are fascinating. They speak to us even without talking - there's always one way or another that it tells us that something is wrong, and my body's way was by giving me endless backaches, for years.
I remember the first time I felt a tremendous, sharp pain in my back - so bad I couldn't move for at least 10 minutes.
Off to the doctor I went, and he just laughed it off, "funny enough, there was someone who came in earlier and complained of a mysterious backache."
Basically sending me off on my way with a, 'it must be stress', 'take some paracetamol', 'rest more'; I also left it at that.
Two years later, I was right back where I started - sharp pains, muscle aches, strains, throbbing pains, but this time, not only on my back, but neck and shoulders.
It's always easy to dismiss things, especially when your GP or doctor already has a 'cure' for you before you even tell them what's wrong.
I decided to save some money, and see a qualified chiropractor - specialists are specialists for a reason. They're the best with what they specialise in. Plus you don't need a referral from your doctor to see them.
After an examination, it was concluded that my spine has curved, causing one shoulder to drop; that was just one of many diagnoses. I was so relieved to finally know what was wrong.
Yes, he suggested up to 10 treatment sessions with him - which are not friendly to my pocket. Am I going to go to all of them? Maybe not. But there's one thing I'll do along the way that will help me decide, and that is listen to my body.
And pray.
It's so easy to dismiss having good health, but when you've had:
- severe eczema on several areas of our body
- severe upper abdominal pain - causing you to spend 3 weeks taking up to 4 antibiotic tablets a day
- an embarrassing stool test and MRI scan (coming up)
- persistent hay fever
- painful back/neck/shoulder and feet aches
- mammograms every 3 months because of lumps your doctor insists you need to observe
- and much more,
you'll learn to appreciate the short spans of good health you do have.
At 23, no one should be fearful of what could come, while still dealing with what is here now. But I'm choosing to keep my mind and faith on the positives - I have all my limbs, a sound mind and strong heart.
Sometimes, it's the things you least pay attention to that matter the most. I urge you not to take anything, especially good health, for granted.
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Ginger Moon is a happy joint venture between friends, Cat and Denise . (We are also the flower fairies at Denise's florist business (www.gingerlilyflorist.com). We became friends after Cat started working for Denise at Ginger Lily, it soon became apparent that we got on brilliantly and both had a passion for creating spectacular weddings for the couples that we worked with.
During the course of our days creating floral beauties in the Ginger Lily studio, the idea of Ginger Moon started to form and the rest, as they say is history and 'Team Ginger' was formed!
We love what we do, attention to detail is key and we are always keen to push boundaries and challenge ourselves (which somehow quite often tends to involve Cat being at the top of a ladder… well, she is the younger one! Denise makes an excellent ladder supporter), to create the perfect day for our clients. Every couple and their wedding is important to us and we love them all!
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I got home last night from a
little two day trip to Miami with my buddy Clay. It was not as packed as
i thought it would be but people were still as impatient as ever so no
Here are some images i took along the trip, I have a roll Kodak bw400Cn to still get developed but this is most of what i shot.
Aside from taking photos i took some video to document the trip below is a little vlog featuring the footage and some music i made from sounds collected in Miami.


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Feeling Stuck?
I would love to share my top 5 questions that you can ask yourself whenever you're feeling stuck to help you get going again!
Also, here's a video I recorded that explains why we get stuck, and how to move past the point where most people would give up:


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A new rumor claims The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be delayed past its current March 2017 launch window due to issues with localizing the game.
Although only a handful of games have been announced for 2017, there's one that immediately sticks out as one of the most highly anticipated of the year: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The next installment in the Zelda franchise looks to be one of Nintendo's most ambitious titles yet, and could easily become next year's game of the year.
It comes at no surprise then that Nintendo wants to get The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild right, and if a current rumor is to be believed, that desire for perfection could lead to yet another delay for the title.
The rumor comes by way of Emily Rogers (AKA arcadegirl64), who claims to have sources at or close to Nintendo saying Breath of the Wild will not see a March release, as was originally said to have been planned. Instead, it seems looks like the Zelda game will be available sometime during the summer of 2017.
The reason for the delay, according to Rogers, is the localization going on with the game. Essentially, Nintendo has to localize every aspect of the title, such as the text, NPCs, and quests, so that gamers in every region around the world can enjoy the game in their own language. Sadly, it seems the process of localization is taking a bit longer than anticipated, and likely won't be completed until this December.
While it may seem like a good thing that localization is set to complete three months before release, the expectation seems to be that Breath of the Wild will require four-to-six months of testing after localization wraps up before it can be released. So if localization isn't completed until the end of December, the earliest gamers can hope to see Breath of the Wild is April.
That said, Nintendo has a unique opportunity this Spring with the release of its newest console, the Nintendo Switch, so it may not be in the cards for the company to delay Breath of the Wild beyond its planned March launch. In order for it to make the kind of sales it wants for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo will need to offer a stellar lineup of launch titles, and having Breath of the Wild in that list would be very helpful to boosting sales of both the new hardware and game.
Then again, with such an ambitious title, it seems Nintendo may be more interested in getting the game as close to perfect as possible before release, rather than risk potential issues to meet a deadline. If Breath of the Wild launches alongside the Nintendo Switch, but is a broken game, it could hurt Switch sales down the road. Conversely, if the title releases a month or two after the Nintendo Switch, but arrives free of bugs, it could greatly increase the sales of the Switch at that time.
It'll be interesting to see the direction Nintendo takes, and how much information it provides about the title right now. Depending on the state of the game at the New Year, gamers could see a more detailed update during the January Nintendo Switch event that the company is currently planning.
What do you think about this rumor? Do you think Breath of the Wild will be delayed past March 2017?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is currently set to launch in 2017 for Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
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Archeological Survey of a Proposed Main Post Office Site in Kasilof, Alaska
Author(s): Michael R. Yarborough
Year: 1986
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Archaeological Survey • Archeological Survey • Cache Pits • Discontiuous Charcoal Lens • Historic Buildings
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min long: -173.237; min lat: 54.632 ; max long: -129.98; max lat: 71.441 ;
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The cost of travelling to the mainland to access health care and treatment is a concern for every islander.
Travel costs are covered by NHS Western Isles, but outwith the expenses allowed by the health authority, patients soon find that being away from home plunders the pocket.
Knowing that a family member might not be able to accompany you to appointments or treatment due to costs is also another issue for many who are forced to travel for healthcare.
And it is this issue of funding patient escorts which is concerning health groups in the Islands this week.
NHS Western Isles sparked the disquiet when it announced that a new system for approving requests for patient escorts is being introduced.
In a statement the health authority highlighted that: "The NHS Western Isles Patient Travel Policy sets out the criteria by which funding of escorts is approved.
"There is no change to the criteria for approving a funded escort or to the Patient Travel Policy. In regards to whether or not an NHS funded escort is required and approved, this will be made by the NHS Western Isles Medical Director, Angus McKellar, with advice from GPs, rather than by individual GP Practices."
Dr McKellar explained: "Historically, it has been the responsibility of GP Practices to make the decisions regarding approval for patient escorts, and there has been a significant variation between the GP Practices in patients receiving approval for funded escorts.
"It is important that there is fairness across the Western Isles, and so a new process has been developed, and tested, where GPs will provide clinical information to me regarding escort requests, and the decision to fund an escort is approved via my office."
The health authority revealed that the new system has been piloted in two GP practices – Langabhat (from March 2017) and Broadbay (from May 2017), and they say that the initial feedback has been positive.
It is intended that the new process will be rolled out to the three remaining GP Practices in Lewis and Harris later this month and introduced in the Uists and Barra in July.
However this system change by the NHS has not found favour with the Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group, who have submitted an Open Letter to the Gazette this week highlighting their concerns.
In the letter addressed to Dr McKellar they detail: "The committee is disappointed to learn that Western Isles Health Board is seeking to move from a position where paid escorts will be agreed for all cancer patients travelling to hospital on the mainland for cancer diagnosis to be confirmed.
"The committee does not consider the pilot with Langabhat and Broadbay practices to have been a 'success' as you averred.
"Removing decision making in this matter from the practice to the Medical Director can not be described as success as it merely displaces the pressure felt by the practices on to the patient. That is not what the NHS is about.
"The NHS should deliver a comprehensive service 'free at the point of delivery'. That begins in the doctor's surgery when a decision is taken to refer a patient to a mainland hospital.
"From that time forward all care must be free and, if you live on an island, that includes travel. There must be no question of introducing a means test. Nor should patients be placed in a position of even more stress. Every effort should be made to de-stress travel.
"The committee commend the position of Shetland Health Board to you in this matter. SHB advocates that paid escorts be provided: 'where they require help in understanding/remembering information and making informed decisions regarding their care'.
"That definition is inclusive of all patients in our experience. In the Men's Cancer Group we are all living with cancer – we have all experienced the trauma of being told we have cancer.
"All of us have experienced treatment. All of us suffer some debilitation in our general health. We cope by supporting one another.
"At a time when a cancer diagnosis is being delivered, support is required."
In regards to the system change Dr McKellar stressed that where escorts are clinically required the health authority will continue to fund them.
However, he added: "We must ensure that the criteria are applied in an equitable way. This will ensure that those patients who require an escort will continue to receive financial assistance, but it will also mean that those who do not meet the criteria will not receive NHS funding for an escort."
With anecdotal evidence suggesting that already there is a rise in the number of patients who are being refused escorts, and a recent case where an elderly person was refused an escort for a mainland appointment, some would say it is the financial bottom line which is being prioritised.
NHS Western Isles stress that patients will have the opportunity to provide supplementary information in support of their application for a funded escort if their initial request is declined.
But for patients who are dealing with the spectre of illness, or receiving treatment, why should they be put in the position of arguing for the support they feel is vital?
For many the new system smacks of means testing by the back door, yet, the balance between support of patients and using available funding wisely is a delicate one.
In 2017, around 44 per cent of patients from the Islands who were required to travel were accompanied by a funded escort, with some GP Practices authorising escorts for 50 per cent.
This is considerably higher than other Island health authorities, with other Boards funding escorts for around 30 per cent of patients. With patient travel locally costing £31 million over the last 10 years it has been indicated that savings in this area could result in significant amounts of money being reinvested back into patient care locally.
In answer to the points raised in the Open Letter by the Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group, an NHS spokesperson stated: "NHS Western Isles would stress that there has been no change to policy or criteria used for the approval of escorts.
"What is being highlighted to patients by the Health Board is a change to the escort approval process, with decision-making being taken centrally (similar to the system used by NHS Shetland).
"The NHS Western Isles policy never specifically focused on the funding of escorts for all cancer patients travelling to the mainland for a diagnosis, and there was no consistency around this. The aim of the new approval system is to ensure that the consideration of funded escorts is taken consistently.
"With regard to the Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group's statement that the NHS 'should deliver a comprehensive service free at the point of delivery... all care must be free and if you live on an island, that includes travel'.
"NHS Western Isles would point out that, unlike the majority of Health Boards who means test any financial assistance with regard to patient travel, NHS Western Isles provides financial assistance to all patients with their travel costs if they live more than 30 miles from the hospital they are attending.
"Patients not on a qualifying benefit are only required to pay the first £10 of any claim. NHS Western Isles also provides financial assistance for escorts where patients meet the criteria. NHS Western Isles at no point has considered introducing a means tested system.
"In terms of any savings associated with repatriation, it would not be the intention of NHS Western Isles to use any potential savings to fund all escorts.
"Any savings would be redirected into providing the highest possible quality patient care (including, for example, funding high cost cancer drugs for local patients)."


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Thank you for your ongoing commitment to helping the men and women who pass through the doors of Teen Challenge BC. Because of your kindness and generosity families are receiving their loved ones back.
Our mission remains the same, to help people who are trapped in life controlling addiction become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive! Our resolve is to produce contributing members of society through educational training, spiritual guidance, and practical work experience.
Together we have helped them through times of desperate need that seemed hopeless, and given the support and encouragement that they needed.
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Taylor and I have a special edition of Bibliomancy for Beginners for you guys!
We decided to try out the book club in podcast format. You can find it on sound cloud at the moment and we are hoping to get onto iTunes soon.
We discuss the newest collection of short stories from Kelly Link and don't always see eye to eye.


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John 10:4 (NKJV) says, "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice."
I hear people say all the time, "I just can't hear God's voice." Well, good news! Every time you read the Bible, that is God speaking to you. We need to expect God to speak through the
Bible as well as that inner voice. Some people call it intuition. It is just a knowing on the inside of you. He didn't say His sheep CAN or SHOULD hear His voice, but that they DO hear His voice.
God is constantly saying, "you're forgiven, you're healed, you're blessed, you have wisdom," and other awesome promises! Everything that God has said, has already been done for us and is
being spoken to us every day.
Bottom line - God is speaking to us every day…but are you listening?


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text: Regulators impose ban on binary options The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has implemented Multilateral Instrument 91-102 Prohibition of Binary Options, making it illegal to offer, sell, advertise, or trade binary options shorter than 30 days to investors. According to CSA Chair Louis Morisset, binary options are the leading type of investment fraud concerning Canadian investors today. He noted that the banning of binary options is a clear message that such products have staggering impact on individuals due to their risky characteristics. "This ban positions the CSA among the world leaders in fighting back against binary options fraud and represents an important step in protecting Canadians," he said. The CSA formed the Binary Options Task Force in 2016. Its Chair and Manitoba Securities Commission Senior Investigator Jason Roy said the ban supports the efforts of exposing the fraudulent nature of such products. "It will all add up to fewer Canadians being exposed, and fewer Canadians being cheated," he said. Just to give context, binary options usually take the form of a wager where potential investors place their bets on the performance of underlying assets. These assets can be in the form of currency, commodity, stock index, or share. The process takes a very short amount of time. When the betting ends, investors either receive a predetermined payout or lose their entire bet. Here's the catch: In most cases, no actual trading happens and the transactions are only for the purpose of stealing. Some of those who may have provided credit information could be put at risk of identity theft. CSA warned that binary options trading platforms from overseas are already flagged as possible frauds. In such cases, investors might find it impossible to retrieve their money when things go wrong. The regulator recommends all investors check the registration of the company or person offering products using aretheyregistered.ca. "Any firm or individual selling investments or offering advice must be registered in the province where they do business. Registration helps protect investors because regulators will only register firms and individuals that are properly qualified," the CSA said. For more of Wealth Professional's latest industry news, click here. Related stories: Quebec public warned against binary options Top investment risks to Albertans identified More market talk: How can investors dodge risks in tech investments? Canada urged to keep up with US tax cut plans Investment giant injects capital into Canadian miner SHARE


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets have announced that forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will have surgery Wednesday on his right shoulder again and will miss the remainder of the NBA season.
The team announced the surgery will be performed by Dr. Gerald Williams at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia.
Kidd-Gilchrist first tore the labrum in his right shoulder in October during a preseason game, forcing him to have surgery and keeping him out four months. He returned last month and was averaging 12.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.3 minutes per game in seven contests.
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Clark University seeks to prevent the sexual harassment of members of its community and reminds the community that its members themselves are responsible for maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual harassment.
It is the policy of Clark University that any practice or behavior by a member of the Clark community, male or female, that constitutes sexual harassment, gender discrimination, or any other inappropriate interference with a person's academic or work performance, will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment is illegal and is prohibited by both state and federal statutes and is treated as a form of sexual discrimination by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It is also unlawful to retaliate against a person who is filing a complaint of sexual harassment or is cooperating in an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
Because of differences in community members' values and backgrounds, some individuals may find it difficult to recognize their own behavior as sexual harassment, and other individuals may find it difficult to recognize their own feelings as being overly sensitive or unduly intolerant to what may be unintentionally offensive behavior on the part of others.
Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance or request for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment or academic standing; submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's employment or academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working, living, or educational environment.
Although there is no single description of sexual harassment that fits all contexts and circumstances, there is agreement that it can be verbal, non-verbal, or physical. Both men and women can be victims and perpetrators; and it is the effect of behavior, as defined by the "reasonable person standard", not the intent of the person who did the behavior, that determines sexual harassment. Examples of the kinds of conduct that may be considered inappropriate behavior, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment include, but are not limited to:
- Unwelcome sexual propositions, invitations and solicitations;
- Unwelcome verbal expressions of a sexual nature, including graphic commentaries about a person's body, dress, appearance, or sexual activities;
- Unwelcome inappropriate contact such as patting, tickling or brushing up against a person;
- Demands or requests for sexual favors, accompanied by implied or overt promises or threats concerning an individual's academic or employment status;
- The creation of a hostile environment by the display or exposure of literature, materials, or actions perceived to be sexual in nature (e.g. pin-up calendars, offensive joke telling, etc.).
These actions in and of themselves are not always considered sexual harassment, but when performed repeatedly, or in a manner designed to humiliate or intimidate another, can be found to meet the definition.
Since some members of the community hold positions of authority that may involve the legitimate exercise of such authority over others, it is their responsibility to avoid actions that are abusive or unprofessional. Faculty, in particular, should be aware that amorous or sexual relationships between faculty and students are inimical to the education process and are strongly discouraged by the University. Faculty involved with students may find it increasingly difficult to exercise rigorous intellectual judgement when evaluating/grading students and the treatment of such students may be perceived as unequal. It is also possible that faculty members or teaching assistants involved in such relationships may be more vulnerable to allegations of sexual harassment, including third-party sexual harassment charges.
Because of the private nature of most sexual harassment incidents and the complexities surrounding such issues, every effort will be made to resolve such problems on an informal basis if possible. If the problem cannot be solved informally, a formal investigation may be initiated. The investigation will be confidential to the extent consistent with a thorough investigation with consideration for the privacy of the individuals involved. The University is committed to taking appropriate corrective action as necessary, including, but not limited to, termination of employment or expulsion from the University when justified, to remedy violations of this policy.
Any member of the Clark community who believes he/she has been the object of sexual harassment should promptly bring this to the attention of the Sheree Marlowe - Title IX Coordinator 508- 793-7351, Adam Keyes - Deputy 508-793-7423, Trish Cronin - Deputy 508-793-7305, David Everitt - Deputy 508-793-7295, Catherine Usoff - Deputy 508-793-7670, John Chetro-Szivos - Deputy 508-793-7623.
This policy pertains to all members of the Clark University community. Further information and details can be found in the Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures Manual. The Manual is currently under review; however copies of the existing manual are available in the Human Resources/Affirmative Action Office.
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination ("MCAD"), located at One Ashburton Place, Boston, and 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, is responsible for enforcing the Massachusetts sexual harassment law, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") is responsible for enforcing the federal law prohibiting sexual harassment. The EEOC is located at One Congress Street, Room 1001, Boston. A complaint to the MCAD must be filed within 300 days. A complaint under the federal law should be filed within 180 days, but under certain circumstances, a federal complaint may be filed within 300 days.
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Gathered Gifts
Designed the visual brand story (logo design, brand style guide, iconography), product artwork, and marketing collateral for Gathered Gifts, an online destination celebrating the stories and products of modern families by honoring their traditions, new and old. Gathered Gifts reinterprets traditional cultural products into modern, contemporary translations fit for today's world.
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Gathered Gifts' first product collection celebrates the Chinese tradition of giving red envelopes, used to send best wishes and good fortune for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, and Chinese New Year. With this in mind, I designed a collection of red envelope designs that honors the tradition in a new way using modern typefaces, clean lines, and bold graphics.
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The Gathered Gifts logo showcases a modern take on the Chinese "good luck" knot. The interwoven lines forming the knot pattern represent the connected stories and traditions that Gathered Gifts aims to honor through its products. Furthermore, the continuity of the lines underscore the connections and lineage within families and at the core of celebrated traditions.


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As the snow continues to fall here in Newfoundland (looks like winter arrived a month early and is fully settling in - the forecast has those little snowflakes in it from now until May), it seems like a good time to take stock and line up some projects to dig into during these months of short days and busy wood stoves. As I look around here at this website, it feels out of date with a few newer projects not yet documented and some ideas only half-realized.
So, let it be known! Coming soon - a new look, new content and new stuff in the StudioLove store.
Meanwhile, check out my Winter Newsletter for some recent news and links to cool stuff like my ongoing (and free) video series about cultivating creative life, Small Things Brought Together.
And here are some pretty pictures of the snow.


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CPD Interactive partners with VidVersity
CPD Interactive recently partnered with VidVersity to offer a brand new tool for law firms to easily and quickly create online video course content that is trackable for CPD and compliance purposes.
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3 Ways to Work on Your Own Light/
In a book by Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, he expounds on the teachings of kabbalah and how it is so important for us to work on our own auras if we would like to see our relationships improved. He says, "everyone has a unique aura, which vibrates at a particular frequency." It is this frequency that determines what we attract into our lives. The aura, according to Levry, "is a psychic field of energy that surrounds the body" - sort of like a protective light. And in however bright or dim this light shines, it can affect us.Read More


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Thomas Pouta
Good morning, good evening and goodnight! My name's Thomas Pouta and I am one of your first year reps for the 2018/2019 year. I am so absolutely excited to be a part of CUSS this year. I am a first year Communication and Media Studies student and I am loving my program. In the future I hope to get to do something where I can incorporate my love of conversation into my career. I'm a big fan of drama television, hot sauce and lemonade! Feel free to add me on instagram or facebook and shoot me a message if you ever have a question about CUSS or any of our events. Also, incase you were wondering, yes I do know what my last name means in Spanish. This year is gonna be full of some great events so make sure to sign up so you don't miss out.
Jordan Vecchio
Hey everyone, I'm Jordan Vecchio and I am a first year representative for the 2018/19 school year! I am a native of Ottawa and I am currently in my first year of COMS. I enjoy acting, traveling, and spending time with my friends. I am so thrilled to be attending Carleton for post secondary education. I am excited to be majoring in Communications and minoring in Business. I feel extremely honoured to be apart of CUSS for this academic year and I am looking forward to the amazing event that this year will have in store. Don't ever hesitate to say hello to me, I love talking to and meeting new people!
Keya Shirali
Hi! I'm Keya Shirali, a Communication and Media Studies major and a first-year
representative for the year 2018-19. I am absolutely excited to contribute to
CUSS this year! In the future, I would like to work in film production or
screenwriting, but I'm keeping my options open for other appropriate endeavors. My interests include writing, film, art culture, reading, outdoor activities and traveling! Since I am new to Ottawa (as well as to Canada!) I spend a lot of my free time trying to discover the city's landscape and culture. Through this exposure, I have gained immense appreciation of Ottawa and felt right at home! I chose the Communication and Media Studies program because it helps me couple my creative desires with practical approaches that I could use to introduce my work on a more global platform. I am excited to see what the next few years bring for me!
Amal Syed
Hello! My name is Amal Syed. I will be a First Year Representative of CUSS for the academic year 2018-19. I am an international student, from Saudi Arabia. I am majoring in Communications & Media Studies. I believe CUSS is a great opportunity for me to meet new people and experience exciting things with people from my course, and also hopefully learn from them. I am not too sure of what exactly I want to do with my degree, professionally, but something in Public Relations would be nice. For recreation, I enjoy listening to music, gaming, sketching, dressing up a bit (we all like feeling pretty sometimes, right?), going out, and just hanging out with people because I love socializing. I am a very outgoing person, so don't hesitate to say hello if you see me on campus. I love meeting new friends and company! I hope everyone has a fantastic time for the rest of their duration as a Raven. Good luck!


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The yarn is one of the major Crochet Problems we crocheters have. Why??? The yarn is there because we love to crochet and we crochet because we love yarn 😀 It is a vicious cycle 😀 We keep shopping all the time but somehow all of that stash just keep staying there. Some yarn never reaches till our crochet hooks, poor things. So when we are doing all of this shopping, storing, hiding and crocheting the people who are most affected by our hobby is our friends and family. The person who is going through a lot due to our addictive passion is our Partner 😀 Yes he/she plays a major role in whatever we are. So let us see how they handle us and the situation we are in, also how we manage to somehow keep all our yarn to ourselves 😀
Also Read: Friends, Family Members and Crochet
Yarn Shopping
Never Sticking to the list: This is the worst part (or the best). We love to crochet, we go yarn shopping. We have decided to buy a 3 Caron Cakes in the same colour we go and buy it in 3 different colours, 4 cakes of each colour (you never know what if they just stop selling this colour suddenly) That is not all, we go ahead and also buy some blanket yarn because we find it so soft and cozy and what not. Yes, there is this colour pooling thing going on you buy that yarn too. Our partners are like what is going on here. But most of them often just accept our problem and give in for our sanity.
Sale: Sale and Yarn shopping most of the times go hand in hand. We have subscribed to each and every Yarn shop we know be it a local shop or a Michaels, Jo-Anns or Hobby Lobby. As soon as we get a mail saying some yarn is on sale we just grab our shopping trollies and off we go. Even if we do not plan any project, we will buy the yarn. When we ask our better half they will say a half hearted yes 😀 but will come along since the bags will be too heavy, it is a yarn sale after all.
Coupons: The next worst thing after Sale is Coupons. We keep getting them in the apps and websites and we just want to spend all the money we have in the particular shop. Generally, if we have a coupon it is not necessary that we will go and buy that thing but in Yarn shopping, if you have a coupon you have to buy even what you don't want 😀 Husbands/Wives or Girlfriends/Boyfriends hate these companies which keep sending coupons.
Yarn Stashes
Storage: Storage is the biggest problem we have after we have bought so much yarn. Sometimes we just sit there and wonder why did I even buy if it cannot find a place in the house. Here our loved one comes forward, helps us storing them neatly, some even go ahead and make storage boxes, cupboards or drawers so that we can keep things organized. They are the biggest gift of God to us.
Hiding: Oh there are partners which though encourage our hobby, are sometimes strict on the quantity we buy. Some say buy new only when this room full of yarn is over 😀 They are right in a way don't you think so. We have more hook & yarn than people at our place 😀 Not keeping a tab on our shopping is the reason we have to hide stashes from them. They are good, sweet and encouraging and not bad. The only thing they want from us is being organized and using up the already present yarn. Though hiding the stash is fun sometimes, we should really not do it all the time. (sometimes it is ok 😀 )
Showing off: our awesome partners are the ones who help us showing off our lovely stash. they actually help us organize things like yarn, hooks, needles and help us building up our little happy place for us. They want us to show it off on social media sometimes because they know it makes us happy from within 🙂 such angels we have.
Giving us our space: Nope, this is not in terms of real physical space like storage. But they give us our little time, our place to crochet in peace most of the times. They make sure we complete our daily dose of crochet stitches so that it keeps us sane, happy and satisfied. If your partner does this for you, he/she is a keeper for sure. Most of the times they even go ahead and cook or do house chores that we are supposed to do. Just to make sure we don't lose out on our crochet time.
Helping us with orders: They help keep a check on our orders, even pack them and drop them at the post offices, so helpful. They even take care of our tech requirements like handling our social media, clicking pictures of our crocheted goods and managing websites for us. So much just because they know we love to crochet and can earn from it too. They want to see us happy, proud and self-sufficient.
Make/order lovely goodies: Being a crocheter we all know that we need many crochet accessories. Thing like cute scissors, lovely yarn bowls, stitch markers etc. So here our helpful heroes buy or make for us some of the lovely stuff from wood, clay etc. Yarn Bowls and hook stands are many times made and gifted by them 🙂
They want to learn: This is the best thing you will hear :). They see us crochet all day and they feel like learning it too. It is so sweet and means so much to us 🙂 I have seen posts of people teaching their partners and they are successful. It is so satisfying and beautiful to know that your partner values you and your hobby so much. Go ahead and teach them it would be a good contribution towards this art.
Most of the times we act crazy for our addiction. We do things like hiding our stash, not telling them that we go yarn shopping and lots of stupid things. But all in all our partners love us the way we are, crazy, smart or naughty. Whatever and however we are when it comes to our yarn and hooks.
They sometimes do not like us spending too much money on this hobby. He/she might be right, they are saying it for our good. They get jealous when we spend too much time crocheting because they want to spend some quality time with us. They love us and that is what matter.
Today, decide to make something they like for lunch/dinner. Give them a hug and say thanks 🙂 they will love it for sure 🙂
Also Read: Crocheter's Problems: Crochet or Not to Crochet That is The Question
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I have only been crocheting a few years but could see how my yarn addiction might get out of control. If there is yarn I absolutely must have, I can only purchase if I have a pattern for it and then I put the pattern, yarn and hook all together. I figure if I die before I get to it, the fam can sell at a garage sale. ?


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For those looking exclusively for peeing features Wetscape.com has it all. Teen galleries, peeing babes, girl to girl peeing, public peeing, girls wetting themselves and voyeur peeing galleries. You also get extensive video choices. Video clips are streamed using windows media player. On a broadband connection we got full screen video! On a slower connection the vids are still crystal clear and you can really see that pee flowing!The wetscape site design looks a bit dated, but this is because the team behind the site have been so busy cramming it full of quality pics that they haven't had time to make the navigation look pretty yet! Thankfully it was still very easy to find what we were looking for and download speed was good.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 And 2 Slated For July 24th Release
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Mega Man X Collection was announced earlier this year, and now we have a release date. The collection, similar to the Mega Man Legacy Collection, will be split in two, but both collections will be out on the same date this time.
Mega Man X-X4 will be on Legacy Collection 1 whereas Mega Man X5-X8 will be on Collection 2. In North America, there will be a bundle of both collections retailing at $39.99 USD. It is odd that the collection is artificially split- costing $19.99 USD each when it is out on the same date, but considering the lackluster reception of the last two Mega Man X games on the PS2, X7 and X8, fans might be better off saving money.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection will feature improved graphics (though an option to use untouched classic sprites for the first few games are available), new gallery and music player, the Day Of Sigma movie previously featured in Mega Man Maverick Hunter X and a new X Challenge mode where you can face two bosses at the same time.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection will be out on the PS4, PC, Xbox One and PC on July 24th.
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"We want to express gratitude for all the expressions ofsolidarity and rejection of the use of force from governments around the world, including Latin America," said Arreaza, in a short speech on Saturday.
"Some of these countries have recently taken positions absolutely contrary to our sovereignty and independence but still have rejected the declarations of the U. president." It was one of Maduro's fiercest critics, Peru, that led the charge in criticizing Trump's threat, saying it was against United Nations principles.
The sudden escalation of Washington's response to Venezuela's crisis preceded U. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to the region beginning Sunday.
He is set to visit Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Panama.
Mexico and Colombia joined in with statements of their own.
Regional alliance Mercosur added that it rejected the use of force against Venezuela, despite having indefinitely suspended the country last week amid international condemnation of Maduro's new, all-powerful "constituent Assembly".
CARACAS/LIMA (Reuters) - After months of attacking Venezuela's unpopular President Nicolas Maduro, Latin America came out strongly against U. threats of military action against the crisis-hit nation. Following Trump's assertion that military intervention in Venezuela was an option, Maduro's critics are caught between backing the idea of a foreign invasion of Venezuela or supporting a president they call a dictator.
President Donald Trump's surprise comments on Friday may bring the beleaguered Maduro some respite in the region, just as Venezuela was on verge of becoming a pariah over its recent installation of a legislative superbody, widely condemned as a power grab by the ruling Socialists.
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The ruling Socialist Party has for years accused the United States of plotting an invasion as a way of controlling its oil reserves, the world's largest, through a military intervention similar to the Iraq war. Under former President Barack Obama, the State Department in 2015 made quiet diplomatic overtures that led to several high-level meetings.
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It's that time of year again, where parents drag their reluctant children to the high street to negotiate the perils of school uniform shopping. Provident Mum of one Chrisy gives her tips for saving money on school uniforms.
When it comes to school shoes paying a bit more could save you money in the long run. I've tried supermarket leather shoes and within two weeks my little one had them in shreds. So now I pay a bit more and we've managed to get a pair to last for 2 ½ terms.
If, like me, you've got a boisterous boy who likes to scuff his feet try a shoe with rubber covering the toes as it's more durable and doesn't cause as much damage to the shoe.
Cover shoes in protection spray to keep them sealed in the wet. You can pick this up in most shoe shops and some supermarkets and the good thing is you can use it on your own shoes too.
Most schools expect pupils to own a school jumper with their logo on and at a cost of £10 or more, a jumper combined with a messy monkey like mine can end up costing you a bomb.
Instead of buying a weeks' worth of branded school jumpers why not buy just one or two? You can sub the rest of the week up with supermarket alternatives which do the job just fine at a fraction of the price, adding the school logo separately.
If you really want to have the school logo but don't want to buy them from the school, check out local embroiders; there's usually a couple that offer to stitch school badges onto jumpers for a small fee.
Why not shop preloved? Many schools provide an onsite shop selling preloved uniforms such as jumpers and blazers for less. They're still quality items, it just means you're saving money as the uniform is not brand spanking new.
There are a number of supermarkets and high street stores where you can pick up polo shirts and jumpers for less than a fiver. Whilst it's true that everything adds up, I find kitting out your little one with enough uniform for a week saves time on constantly washing and scrambling round for yesterday's jumper. It also means that you're not over washing them each week, keeping them that bit nicer for longer. However, if you can't afford to do this, consider buying a few key items to wash and wear. You can also check out our article here on how to make school uniforms last longer.
When considering uniforms look out for things like: Teflon coating for stains, easy iron, colour stay guarantees and 100 wash guarantees; as these should help to keep uniform looking presentable for longer.
When it comes to school shoes leave it till the back end of the holidays, the last thing you want is to find out they've had a growth spurt over the last six weeks. However, that said, don't be too late either. The weekend before school starts is pretty busy and stocks can be low.
If you're feeling more confident and you have an old uniform which you can squeeze another couple of weeks wear out of, wait until the schools have gone back, then get uniforms in the sales. Beware though, not all sizes and styles will be available.
If your little one isn't prone to growth spurts in the summer weeks, you can pick up school uniform anywhere from June to September. However, there are some sizes that run out fast especially for younger ones. So keep an eye out and if stocks are running low pick them up while you still can. Alternatively there are a number of shops where you can order online and pick them up in store.
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What I loved reading this year It's the time of the year when I share with you my favorite books! Yesterday I gave you my favorite nonfiction titles. Today it's time for fiction! So much wonderful reading this year in novels. I had to keep pairing my list down because it was so hard to choose just a handful. Let's get started! The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by Beth Moore (Tyndale) I shared with you in a post this fall about my initial skepticism that I had when I was told that … [Read more...]
My Favorite Books for 2016
What I Loved Reading This Year As is my tradition here on Shelf Life, it's time for me to share with you my favorite books of the year! Call me a book geek, but I like to keep a log of all the books I read each year. It's fun to go back and remember the amazing works I read. Many of the books were fun reads while others were honestly a bit life changing. Today and tomorrow I'll be sharing with you my favorite nonfiction and fiction books for the year. And then on Wednesday... it's … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Women
Book ideas for the ladies Books make great gifts! Yesterday I shared with you some suggestions for the guys on your list. Today it's the ladies turn! If you have a sister, mom, wife, aunt, or other ladies on your gift list that love a great book, here are some ideas for you! Be sure to visit your local LifeWay Christian Store for these books and a lot of other great ideas! The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines (on sale $18.89) These famous words are now synonymous with the … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Men
Book ideas for the guys Books make great gifts! Today I wanted to give you some ideas that might be great for the book fan on your Christmas list. From biographies, to devotionals, to fiction, and more, I hope there will be some good inspiration here. Be sure to visit your local LifeWay Store for these books and more great ideas! Come back tomorrow and I'll share ideas for the gals! Shaken by Tim Tebow (on sale $17.99) Most of us have been on the receiving end of rejection, a broken … [Read more...]
Small Group Book Ideas
Recommendations for your next study It's the time of the year when LifeWay Christian Stores are busy with people looking for their next study book for their Bible study or small group. I have a small group that meets at my house each week. For the life of me, I can't get them to consider doing any kind of workbook that requires too much homework. Sigh. They like to select a book that we read a chapter in each week and then discuss when we meet. And since they enjoy that format, I've come … [Read more...]
Christian Book Sale
Great prices on great books A new promotion is underway at your local LifeWay Christian Stores. Lots of great new releases are arriving daily for you to check out. We also have some great titles that are deeply discounted. It's a great time to stock up for your fall small group, book club, gift giving, or... yourself! $5 Sale Books 50% Off Sale Books … [Read more...]
LifeWay's July Best Sellers
LifeWay's Top Selling Books Before we turn the calendar page to a new month, let's see what books topped the sales chart at LifeWay Christian Stores for July. A few new titles popped up amid some of our favorite works that have been out for awhile. Looking for a new summer read? Maybe the following books will pique your interest. Let's start off with the top selling novels for July: Best Selling Novels 1.Traces of Guilt by Dee Henderson 2. Brush of Wings by Karen … [Read more...]
Book Sale at LifeWay
$5 Sale Books Now is the perfect time to stock up on books! Grab your wagon, tote bag, an extra set of hands, or other carrying device and head to LifeWay Christian Stores. We have a great selection of books on sale for just $5! Stock up for vacation reading, gifts, or just because it's been a hard week and you need to treat yourself! Here's a snap shot of some of the books we have on sale for $5... a little bit of nonfiction and a little bit fiction. Hurry in! The sale runs … [Read more...]
June Best Sellers
LifeWay's Best Selling Books 2016 is officially half over, folks. Crazy! Before we flip the calendar to a new month, let's see what the top fiction and nonfiction books were at LifeWay Christian Stores for June. Several new releases popped up among the top along with some classic standbys. Let's start with the top novels this month! Best Selling Fiction #1 Brush of Wings by Karen Kingsbury #2 Traces of Guilt by Dee Henderson #3 Sea Rose Lane by Irene Hannon #4 … [Read more...]
May Best Sellers
LifeWay's Top Selling Books I hope you had a great Memorial Day Weekend. I took all of last week off so I'm trying to get back into the swing of things today. Oh, how reality came screaming back at me with my alarm going off at 5:15 a.m. Boo! On to happier things... the best selling books at LifeWay for May! We had some great new titles hit our shelves this month and it's fun to see them floating up to the top of the charts. Let's see what our best books were for the last few … [Read more...]


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"Will the real Slim Sadie please stand up?" I know. I know. Ridiculous.
Sadie, as the daughter of a drug king pin, has put on a front for so long that she's not sure who she is. Hector is the DEA agent who brought her dad down. It's a roller-coaster ride of revolving Sadies as she figures out if she's strong, mean, sad, icy, unhappy or a coward. Hector is a constant warm comfort on Sadie's cold and lonely road.
This was a rollicking good time in true KA fashion. The entire Rock Chick/Hot Bunch crew, hijinks, explosions, and alpha-man-drama. Such a fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Her books are really hit or miss for me – more hits than misses. But when I hate them I hate them. I tip-toed cautiously into this and was thrilled to have such a wonderful time!
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If Wales need any more motivation ahead of tonight's Six Nations clash against Ireland - they could try turning to eight-year-old Noah Ellinor.
The Cardiff youngster tells the team to "not dwell on our last match" as he makes the special motivational speech for the team which he recorded as part of a school project.
He tells the team: "You have trained hard, now it's time to play hard. I've heard people say there's a storm coming and I tell those people you are the storm. Come on Wales!"
Noah's mum, Marie, said: "It was a competition for his Eisteddfod in school.
"His homework was to put together a motivational speech for the Welsh team.
"We researched some inspirational speeches for the project and this was the result."
And the St Philip Evans school pupil was very pleased with the end result.
"I don't know what the teachers said - he didn't win the competition but he's been very excited about it," Marie added.
Marie's sister posted the video on Facebook and it's been highly praised by family and friends.


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Blank book of shadows ? learn the power of secrets
Before reading this article you must be curious to know what a blank book of shadows is. learning about which would open you to many unknown powerful secrets. Well, 'a blank book of shadows' is a book where all the alphabets are written in a coded way to lock the secrets of witchcraft and wizardry forever from laymen.
These alphabets are written in a special style called the Theban alphabetic style. It is also known as the 'runes of honorious'. This name has been derived from the name of its creator, Honorus of Thebes. These alphabets resemble certain pagan symbols. Very often some books of shadows were written in Wiccan alphabets because the community of witches and wizards wanted to keep away all others from trespassing in to their forte.
This was one common reason, why the witches in ancient times were brought publicly and prosecuted by the church. Fearing that their information may get leaked after their deaths they preferred writing the books in Theban alphabets completely. The beauty of these alphabets lies in their mysticism inducing factor.
The occult phenomena, in which they use to engage themselves, remained a mystery for a very long period of time. Whether these acts of magic were effective and constructive, no one knows.
If the writing of these 'blank book of shadows' are studied properly, it can give you a hint and an idea of the logical sequencing that followed. Some of these books are as old as 700 years. Some people say that they bear a close resemblance to Latin. In modern world, the people who still practice these forms of art convert the Latin alphabets into their native language to keep away prying eyes. These alphabets of the 'book of shadows' are
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Snack Review
Taste test: This thin candy bar came in a 4x3 grid of rectangular sections with the Hershey's logo on each one. The bar looked pretty cool, as it was an off-white, creamy color with many bits of red just below the surface — not red and white like a candy cane, it looked good.
I bit in to find a nice mix of white chocolate and peppermint, so again, not quite like a candy cane, but still a good taste. There was a slight crunch upon encountering some of the red bits, but not major one. The peppermint was more dominant in the aftertaste, so it became more candy cane-like then. The big advantage to this over an actual candy cane is that you can eat it much faster, since it's mainly white chocolate that you can easily bit into, and therefore it didn't take forever to suck.
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Digital Divide Policy Order Response
On Monday May 7th, City Councilor Quinton Zondervan will introduce a policy order intended to set the City on a path to improve digital equity. Upgrade Cambridge supports the intent of the order and thanks Councilor Zondervan and City staff who worked with him for taking these steps. We think it's valuable that this order sets actual deadlines and quantitative benchmarks to meet its goal for universal affordable access to the Internet. However, we think the order is insufficient in a number of ways.
The policy order states that bridging the digital divide must be implemented in a manner that is "revenue neutral" or "revenue positive." It is extraordinary that the City would consider working on a critical social justice issue only if it doesn't cost any money. The Council should demand an explanation from the City why it considers this issue one on which no money should be spent. The Council should also seek clarification of what the City means by being "revenue positive" before committing to this path: there are many options for funding a long-term solution to the digital equity issues the city faces, and we should not limit our options at such an early stage in the process.
The quantitative and qualitative assessment of digital equity issues is critically important. You can't solve a problem you don't understand. Upgrade Cambridge has spent time trying to characterize the unconnected in Cambridge and have concluded that you cannot do so without talking to the members of the marginalized communities using well established assessment mechanisms. The Council should ensure that the City is committed to that level of community engagement.
Setting quantitative benchmarks for "affordable" broadband is an important step when considered in the context of a Federal government that seeks to lower its own standards. Upgrade Cambridge believes that this is a step down the wrong path. It accepts the myth of bandwidth scarcity, one that Comcast and other telecoms promote for their own reasons of profit. Cambridge should not accept "poor internet for poor people" as a bedrock principle of digital equity because, on its face, it isn't equitable. When the City, for example, discounts the price of water for seniors, it doesn't limit its flow or provide second-class water. The Internet should not be any different.
The emphasis on public housing has a logic to it as it may provide the most benefit to the most people the most quickly. But Cambridge prides itself in the many means it uses to add to the supply of affordable housing. A digital equity process can't ignore these low income families as some in units created through inclusionary zoning may not have access to any sort of affordable broadband.
The review of the City's dig once policy is another important step, one that would lead to less disruption of the streets and lower costs for City-installed networking. Equally important is "one touch make ready," regulations that force utilities to coordinate access to to utility poles. As roughly 75% of our telecommunication infrastructure is on poles, the City should review these regulations as well.
With the loss of net neutrality and internet privacy protections, it's important that the City fill that policy void by including net neutrality and privacy guarantees into network services it helps create.
Upgrade Cambridge believes that the public option - a community-owned network - provides the best way to guarantee reliable, fast, and affordable access to the Internet for all Cambridge residents, regardless of the ability to pay. Municipal broadband would, as many cities have found, pay for itself with subscriber revenue and, with the appropriate pricing structure, would enable 80% of the subscribers to subsidize 20% of us, while paying lower prices than we all do now.
We urge the Council to pass, with modifications, this Order as it begins to address an issue that has laid dormant for far too long. We also urge the Council to engage in ongoing oversight of this process so that the City's actions remain completely transparent.


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Three centurions put Glamorgan in control against Northants
Glamorgan 433 for 4 (Root 126*, Labuschagne 121, Carlson 101*) v Northamptonshire
and , two newcomers to Glamorgan's ranks this season, together with , held centre stage against Northants in the Welsh county's opening championship game of the season at Sophia Gardens.
The home team were 433 for 4 at the close with Labuschagne scoring 121, while Root and Carlson were undefeated on 126 and 101 respectively.
Labuschagne, who appeared in five Tests for Australia against Pakistan last winter, played a chanceless innings, scoring his runs from 177 balls with 19 fours, and became the fifth Australian player to score a hundred on debut for the club. He followed Shaun Marsh and Usman Khawaja, who achieved the feat last season, with Matthew Elliott and Mark Cosgrove previous centurions in their first games.
When Root reached three figures, it was the first time in Glamorgan's history for two players on debut to score a century in the same game, with Root becoming the 13th batsman to do so.
Root and brother Joe have also started the season in encouraging form, and while the England captain was scoring 94 at the Ageas Bowl, his younger brother completed a splendid century from 150 balls. He requires a further six runs to equal his previous championship best 132, scored against Sussex two years ago.
Both teams were eager to bat first on an easy paced pitch, and after Glamorgan had called correctly, Charlie Hemphrey and Nick Selman put on 27 before Selman nicked Nathan Buck to first slip. Hemphrey soon followed, edging Blessing Muzarabari to the wicketkeeper.
David Lloyd (31) was the next to go, when he chipped Buzarabani to square leg, before Root joined Labuschagne to add 154 in the afternoon session. During that time, Labuschagne scored 90 as the pair raced along at nearly five runs an over.
The Australian eventually departed, caught at long leg from a short delivery, but Carlson started with a flurry of boundaries, and outscored Root as he galloped to 50 from only 55 balls.
Northants used seven bowlers, but none could make an impression on the fifth-wicket pair, especially Carlson who dominated the final session.
Glamorgan scored at such a rapid pace they gained the fifth and maximum batting point in only the 92nd over, with Carlson reaching his hundred from only 101 balls.\n


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I've arrived back in Irvine all safe and sound.
Job wrapped perfectly before I flew, the laptop survived two falls once during shoot and another after touchdown in LAX.
Will start making plans for the projects I'm gonna do in L.A..
But first I'm gonna play Monster Hunter for five days straight just because I finally can.
I realize I still haven't updated with photos from my exhibition. Busy is a terrible excuse, but it really has been the case.
Many thanks to everyone who visited the show, left words, drawings and kisses in the now very happy guestbook.
I wish I could have been there on more than just two Saturdays, I promise I'll work hard for the second book.