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Hey all, Mark again doing a 2018 checking-in!
Slayerofdragon replied to markb4's topic in Introduce YourselfHey Mark, welcome back to the Forums. Congratulations on finishing university. I am happy for you. I have been doing well over here: I am still finishing uni but I hope to be finished with it soon. Nice to hear from you again, :). Chris
Depression and Thinking it Will Never Happen for You
Slayerofdragon replied to Abc123's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsHey! I have also struggled with depression and anxiety over the years especially when it comes to relationships too. In my experience, I have not had any successful romantic relationships either. Um... how long have you known this person? I think it can be easy to become attached to who a person is based on what you see online especially if you have not met the person yet. On the other hand, I know I can fall for someone hard and I am the type of person who wants to give 100% of myself to a relationship. My past history with unsuccessful relationships sometimes may cloud my feelings, in other words I may see someone who I think is amazing and my need to be with her may not just be genuine but as a result of my past relationship history: I want so bad to be succesfull and I see a chance at doing it. I have also felt like I will never be in a successful relationship. I think what helps me from time to time deal with my emotions is try to take a step back and see where my feelings are coming from. I think I would wait to tell her about your beliefs. If she opens up and tells you her beliefs or feelings, I think that would give you an opportunity to ask yourself if you feel comfortable telling her. Chris
What qualities are you looking for?
Slayerofdragon replied to Queen's topic in Ask the Guysloyal, humorous, same values/beliefs, attractive, and caring.
Will I ever find a girlfriend?
Slayerofdragon replied to DHZ's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI think you will find a gf. From the list you posted and reading your previous posts, I am making a guess that you lack confidence in yourself. Here is an article that may help you. How to get a girlfriend when you think you cannot get one: https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/how-to-get-a-girlfriend/1477712
2MetresAbove is is here!
Slayerofdragon replied to a topic in Introduce YourselfHey Kris, Welcome to the forums! I can relate with your perspective. I have had limited dating experience myself (never made it to the 2nd date), and most of the women I have asked out either have boyfriend or just want to stay friends. I hope you enjoy your stay while you are here. Chris
Been so lonely as of late.
Slayerofdragon replied to OneLovelyBabe's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsHey, I am sorry that you are dealing with theses circumstances. I can relate with your feeling that you do not really have a community. I had the same feeling when I went to graduate school in another state that was pretty far away from my home. I wanted to go home. I think it is great that you are connecting here and I am glad to see you again on the forums. Chris
I'm 18 a virgin and I think about sex way too much, how do I stop?
Slayerofdragon replied to Jojo's topic in Ask a Successful (Married) WaiterJojo, Welcome, :). I second what Vince posted here. It is possible to wait and find the type of man that you are looking for. I am also a firm believer in staying true to your values and beliefs. Even though those around you may have failed relationships, it does not mean that you will have one. I think it is normal to think about sex a lot (especially at your age) but that does not mean that you need to have sex and be like everyone else. I know from experience that I also think a lot of about sex and meeting my future wife, however, I want to wait till marriage to honor her and our relationship.
Hey all, Mark again doing a 2018 checking-in!
Slayerofdragon replied to markb4's topic in Introduce YourselfHey Mark! Glad to hear from you, brother! I am still in graduate school at the moment and hopefully finish this year. I hope you are enjoying college and I am glad to hear you are still an anime and Disney fan! I am still waiting and still single myself. My life really has not changed much. School has mostly been eating up my time.
I want to die
Slayerofdragon replied to Yin-Yang's topic in General DiscussionI am sorry to hear that you were cheated on by your only friend. Betrayal is something that really hits deep and is difficult to let go and just be yourself. How do I know this? I was also betrayed by someone I trusted. Sometimes after the betrayal it is hard for us to see straight, to look through the fog of our emotions because it is clouded by feelings and not 100% objectivity. Killing yourself won't change anything. It will stop your feelings permanently because you are dead but you will not be able to be present for your the other feelings (like happiness) or moments (like seeing a beautiful sunset). There are people here who have felt what you have felt, so you are not alone. Hang in there, it will get better. I am also available if you need to talk.
A sad reality of being an older waiter
Slayerofdragon replied to Invincible's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsHey Vince, I don't think you are complaining about worst-case scenarios. I believe you are being realistic in your views and thank you for posting. These feelings of yours are some that I have definitely felt as I have become older as a waiter. I will be honest and say that I have many unmarried aunts and uncles and while I respect them for choosing to be single for whatever reason, it pains me that maybe I won't get married in the future. I think that maybe your feelings stem from the thought, "hey what what will I miss out on ." As you get older, I know I have felt my dating pool shrink. It seems that many woman are already taken or they are just not into you. The older male waiter seems to be a rarity among the males in our society. However, I do think there is a silver lining here. As you get older, I think you become more sure and stable in life (for the most part) than you were at your younger ages. i also think women sense it and gravitate toward it. From knowing you in the forums for many years, you have matured as a person (I think) and it shows. I don't know what the future is in store for you but I believe it is a bright one. Here is a story that may cheer your spirits: I was watching a tv show about a man who came back to his Christian faith and he had the same worries as you: when will I meet my wife. Anyway, he wanted to get married and this feeling was genetically ingrained in him. I mean, throughout his daily life, he would think about it constantly and complain to God about it. High school comes and he thinks he will have a girlfriend, Nope. No girls are interested in him. College comes and he joins this prayer group thinking he will met his future wife in that group. He found that his interaction and membership in the group increased his prayer and spiritual life. Long story short, he did find his wife but he was 35...35 years old. He also worried about having babies because let's face it, he is getting older. First time does not work, not even the second time, but through prayer him and his wife conceive and they have two twin daughters. I think the hardest part is to trust in God with your life (I find it difficult too), but I think if you let go and let God in control, you will have weight off of your shoulders. I will keep you in my prayers about your feelings in this post Chris
How do I stop being so negitive and depressed all the time?
Slayerofdragon replied to DHZ's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsHi DHZ, I agree with seabutterfly. Therapy can help or talk with someone you trust about your problems. From own experience, being by yourself with your problems sometimes is not a good solution because we might amplify our feelings about issues and not see clearly. If we talk with somebody we trust and knows us he or she can helps find a solution to a problem or help us mirror our feelings and calm us down. In addition, doing something active or something we enjoy can sometimes help with our depressed and negative feelings because it provides an outlet for those emotions. Finally, our environment can have an influence on our feelings and emotions such as a group of friends.
Is it possible for it to be socially impossible for someone to find a girlfriend?
Slayerofdragon replied to DHZ's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI agree with you redgrapes. I think finding a girlfriend is also based on timing. For some people, finding a gf may not happen immediately and you may need to find yourself in a different situation/environment for it to happen. On the other hand, not stressing yourself about it also important too. It will help you calm down by focusing on other things and who knows you may find a gf when you least expect it :).
Waiting and Grad/Professional School
Slayerofdragon replied to Bobjiggins's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI am a graduate student at the moment and while I am not married yet, I also feel pursuing a relationship while in graduate school depends on the person. I also feel similar to you Bob about not wanting to pursue a relationship while in graduate school. The main reason why I feel this way is because I do not have time to really devote my energy to that relationship. However, I do feel that having relationships are important. For example, I think it is important to have a support group including circle of friends. I think what helped me wait while in graduate school is finding a group of friends who share similar values. As Gema, articulated well graduate school is a sacrifice but I also think it is well worth it if you enter your program for the right reasons. You change and grow as a person when you enter this period in your life and feel it will be a benefit to your future relationship with your wife.
Feeling insecure about my decision to wait not being "normal"
Slayerofdragon replied to Will H's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI also get where you are coming from. I do not think waiting till marriage is considered normal by society standards. I know I have felt similar as I become older and I still choose to wait till marriage because for me I feel sort of alone in my decision to wait and at my age it feels like people are getting married or already married. Like Vince, I have not been in romantic relationship with a woman yet and I sometimes feel the pressure of hooking up with a woman. However, I know that would go against my principles on sex and relationships. Hang in there Will. There are people like myself who understand a little bit of what you are going through and support you.
Hi, recently joined
Slayerofdragon replied to Donna80s's topic in Introduce YourselfWelcome to the site, :).
Did I screw up with this girl?
Slayerofdragon replied to DHZ's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI don't think you are screwed. Some women just don't feel comfortable giving a hug after first meeting someone. It takes time to get to know someone, be comfortable with her, before a hug happens. If you do meet this woman again, maybe talk with her and get to know her first before you decide to pursue things further. Being friends first is not always a bad thing. Just my two cents.
Slayerofdragon replied to Yin-Yang's topic in Ask the GuysShort story: I thought about waiting till marriage in late college years. Found this site about six years ago and since then haven't wavered from my decision. This site has helped solidify my choice to wait till marriage plus I found some good close friends on here who are waiters too. I feel blessed, :).
"What No One Is Saying About Saving Yourself for Marriage"
Slayerofdragon replied to ellegabrielle's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsVince: I agree with your points especially the last paragraph. I think awkwardness with your spouse is a good thing since it brkngs both of you closer together. The video made some good points too.
Is small talk and just talking about nothing how you get a girl interested in you?
Slayerofdragon replied to DHZ's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsHmm... I am not sure since every woman is different. In other words, there is no magical formula to attract a woman. Some like small talk and others not so much. I think it is important to just be you . If you don't like small talk that's fine. Myself, I don't like small talk so much. Why? It is because I want to get to the heart the conversation. Some woman may not find that attractive and it is up to you to be comfortable with that reaction and sometimes that takes time or some self-help.
Nick Vujicic Inspirational marriage
Slayerofdragon replied to Geraldine's topic in Religious TopicsThanks :).
Would You Be Open to a Long Distance Relationship?
Slayerofdragon replied to Innocence's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI am open to LDR too for some of the reasons that Vince posted. As a waiter, I find it challenging to find a woman who is waiting and possesses similar beliefs as myself in my local area thus I am open to the possibility of a LDR. Granted, there will be challenges for both persons but I feel that there will be challenges even for a couple who are not LD. I think what matters is how the couple work on the issues present in their own situation.
Courting/Marrying outside of your ethnicity
Slayerofdragon replied to Jasmine23's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI wouldn't mind marrying someone from a different ethnicity. Maybe that's because I come from a mixed family (Philippino, Japanese, German ethnicity here).
Courting/Marrying outside of your ethnicity
Slayerofdragon replied to Jasmine23's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI have a lot of family members from the Philipinnes and I can say the women make good spouses. My mom is a good example of it.
First Kiss
Slayerofdragon replied to Sally's topic in Ask the GirlsHm...maybe a couple of months. It would take me a while to ask a girl out on a date (even when we have been friends for a while) so I expect my first first kiss to take a while too.
What would you do if you met a compatible person online and then met an equally compatible person in real life?
Slayerofdragon replied to Amber Elizabeth's topic in Topics About Waiting and/or RelationshipsI think I would feel the same with Vince on this one too. I would also make my intentions and feelings known to the other person and do my best to meet her in person. On the one hand, the seed is planted for both our feelings and on the other hand, I think I would act on wanting to be exclusive depending upon how she would feel at the moment we meet or even before we met. For example, if both of us notice the feelings are still there after we meet then I would continue to pursue and even take her on a date. If she had feelings for me and vice versa but realized, for example, that there is an ocean between us and she does not want to keep both of our hopes up too much or whatever, then I would take it slowly. I think my actions on exclusivity would depend on the woman. If she is a woman who wants to take things slowly then I think I would react to it accordingly. Although, I would make my feelings and intentions clear.


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Warner Bros. has confirmed rumors that it will debut the next trailer for Justice League on Sunday, Oct. 8.
RELATED: Justice League Merch Confirms Superman's Black Armor Costume
Coinciding with the announcement, the studio released the latest series of posters for the highly anticipated film. Totaling five in all, each poster features new photos of the Leaguers (Wonder Woman, Batman, Aquaman, Flash and Cyborg) along with the phrase "All In." Superman is notably absent from the series, though his iconic S-shield is represented among the rest of the team's logos, indicating that his poster may debut at a later date.
Check out the posters in the gallery below, and follow CBR throughout the weekend for the debut of the latest Justice League trailer and more news from New York Comic Con.
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Opening Nov. 17, Justice League stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Raymond Fisher as Cyborg, Willem Dafoe as Vulko, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta, Amber Heard as Mera and J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon.


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CHICAGO -- David Ross traded his catching gear for the broadcast booth, but he still found time to play catch.
In typical Grandpa fashion, David Ross brought his glove to the ballpark. Between the second and third innings Jason Heyward decided to warm up by tossing the ball around with his old teammate.
Ross joined ESPN in the broadcast booth as the Cubs completed the sweep on the Cardinals.


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The Internet's premier resource for anti-vaccination information you can only publish on the Internet.
Unvaccinate your mind with perspectives from some of the loudest voices in the unvaccinated movement.
Putting the "me" in measles
Becoming a mother changes you. Suddenly, you're not the most important person in your world anymore. That is until your pediatrician asks you to have your child vaccinated. Then it's not about protecting them and all the other innocent children they come in contact with. It's about you. (Read Full Article)
I only trust doctors after I get sick
When an illness is only a remote possibility, I have my doubts about how much doctors really know. Sure, they wear stethoscopes around their necks like they know everything, but we've all heard stories of people having the wrong leg cut off in a hospital, right? (Read Full Article)
I'm not anti-vax. I'm infected with truth
A lot of people freak out when I tell them I didn't have my kids vaccinated. They say I'm crazy to leave Caden, Jaden and Braden exposed to so many completely preventable diseases. But what they don't know is there's a more powerful virus inside me than measles, mumps or smallpox: the truth (according to the Internet). (Read Full Article)
Third-hand information about vaccination is the only kind I trust
Sure, I could get information about vaccines from the Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization or just about any pediatrician on planet earth, but we all know what they'll say. That's why I dig a little deeper. A lot deeper, actually, because there are things you'll never learn if you don't go like 20 pages deep on the Internet. (Read Full Article)
Are your opinions really your opinions if you don't own them on a shirt?
Graphs (so you know it's true).
A picture is worth a thousand words, these charts are worth at least a thousand twenty.
Confronting epidemics face to face: why I'm not vaccinating my children anymore.
In my experience with the hoity-toity world of academia and science, articles are forced to go through the peer review process. That process basically consists of having a bunch of people who think they're smarter than you tell you that your ideas aren't any good.
As you can clearly see, the chart to the right shows substantial evidence to suggest that people are living longer. More and more citizens are rejecting vaccines and the population is living longer. So much for "herd immunity," more like herd absurdity.
The Facts Don't Lie
We took Graph-b life expectancy and super-imposed it over Graph-a so you can see that it's abundantly clear, unvaccinated people all around the country are living longer than citizens who are forced to be poisoned by vaccines.


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The New York Times for once conformed to reality in palpably painting the atmosphere of melancholy that has descended on the city of Tehran like a suffocating blanket. Reuters relays Human Rights Watch reporting that "paramilitary Basij forces stage nightly raids in Tehran, invading private homes and beating residents in an attempt to stop protests against Iran's disputed election."
"Witnesses are telling us that the Basijis are trashing entire streets and even neighborhoods as well as individual homes trying to stop the nightly rooftop protest chants," Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch, said in a June 26 report by the New York-based group.State terrorism has been part of Marxist revolutionary theory from the outset. One might translate the justification into what Alexander Solzhenitsyn called "the lie": the ethics of our goal is so noble, that all live by the convention to pretend we reached "cosmic achievement", if not ....
Reality is incontrovertible, but lies and pretence can be extorted. The pretence of having reached the culmination of human makeability never fails to sharply contrast with the reality of poverty, misery, oppression, and amorality followed by spiritual death.
This is all made possible by the fallacy that thought creates reality (leading to pretence, wishful thinking and make-believe), resting in turn on the omission to distinguish between metaphysical reality and man-made reality (notable exception: global warming).
We've written extensively about the relationship between coercion and Utopian ideology in a series entitled "The Left's* Default Position: Coercion" of which the third part is yet to be posted.
Not all may have gotten the picture at the time, but the Islamic Revolution in Iran was heavily injected with the serum of Postmodernity. The result is a highly corrosive potion of Islamism, Socialism and Fascism, also known as the Unholy Alliance. Waller R. Newell explains it brilliantly in "Postmodern Jihad" in The Weekly Standard.
But back to updating the situation, there's some breaking news vying with events involving President Zeyala of Honduras, yet another Postmodern, Chavist President displaying the usual contempt for the Constitution of his country, and whose army doesn't intent to wait till freedom has been forfeited altogether (we'll pick up that story elsewhere; Fausta has more on what is by now is a full blown coup; WH reiterating polylogistic Prime Directive).
CNN: "Iran allows demonstration despite weekend clampdown"
It may well be a ploy, but the regime will allow a demonstration at Tehran's Ghoba mosque Sunday, CNN has confirmed. The gathering is officially meant to honor Mohammad Beheshti, a hero of the 1979 Islamic Revolution who was killed in a bombing on this date in 1981. (...) A post on a Web site associated with opposition leader Mir Hossein Moussavi urged people to go to the rally. (...) >>>
Also, local staff members of the British Embassy in Iran have been arrested. (...) "The Foreign Office did not confirm the number of people held. Last week, Tehran expelled two British diplomats. London responded by booting two Iranians. Iran then recalled its ambassador to Britain, saying it would reconsider its diplomatic ties with the United Kingdom."
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! The latest: AP: "Iranian police clash with up to 3,000 protesters"
The reports could not immediately be independently verified because of tight restrictions imposed on journalists in Iran.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.
The reason why the golden opportunity to steer Iran off its nuclear collision course with history was squandered, is that it sadly coincides with a Postmodernist currently occupying the White House. Enough has been commented on the failed Iran policy over the last few weeks. But no mistake: this is a wake-up call. It is not all that difficult to peek into the future by the art of extrapolation. If so, do Gird Your Loins! The forces of retrogression are gathering.
* "the Left" here stands for Leftist and Rightist Socialists


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An Introduction To Pop-Up Books
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The first part will be the design of a simple pop up creation based on the classic figures of Venice, be it a lion (refering to the lion of St. Mark) or a carnival mask. This will help you understand how to draw and cut the paper to make it pop when opening a book.
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Okay, so this completion isn't such a big deal as it only took me about 90 minutes start to finish; and it only took that long because I wanted to fussy cut a motif and had to keep checking back on the instructions to make sure I had it facing the right direction.
Also--normally I wait to do a reveal on a class project until I do a review of the class. But since it may be awhile since I have another finish, I couldn't wait to crow just a little bit.
I finished something! Woo woo woo woo!
This is the Runaround Bag by Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs, as appears in her Craftsy class Zip It Up: Easy Techniques for Zippered Bags. (The pattern is available elsewhere as well; you don't have to take the class to make this bag.) She calls her zipper technique "ziptastic" and I have to say--it was stinking easy, at least in this design.
It gave me a nice way to use a couple of fat quarters from my stash--which was my main purpose for forcing myself to get more comfortable with purse-making in the first place.
I misjudged the front fussy cutting just by a couple of inches; the print on the fabric was a little tricky in terms of isolating the motif easily. I had a sense I should adjust it a little bit but I wasn't totally convinced I knew where it was going to end up. Having done it once now, of course, I'd know better next time.
I did a lot better fussy cutting the back pocket.
If I do this design again, I would probably put a little bit of velcro or something on that back pocket. It's a good place for a cell phone but I'd want it a little more secure if I used this regularly.
By the way, the lining is the same fabric as the top accent (see last photo). I used an invisible zipper because that's what happened to be sitting in my drawer that was the right color and size for this project. I've decided I don't like working with invisible zippers. It was okay to sew, though I had to do a lot more by feel than sight, but mostly it was very difficult to unzip after the sewing was done in order to pull everything through right-side out. For some reason, that zipper was very stubborn--I finally resorted to pulling everything through a half-open pocket. Once it was right-side out, the zipper worked fine again.
You can't really tell from these photos but it has fusible fleece on the back to give it just a little bit of structure.
I do like this bag; I used it immediately last night going out for dinner with my husband. It's nice to do a simple design that's actually functional. It's a good little bag for times when you don't want to carry a lot around.
Of course, the first thing I thought as I was putting my stuff in my bag to go out to dinner was, "I think I need to find a wallet design now." My usual wallet is too big and heavy to work in this bag well. So if you've got any favorite simple wallet designs that make a smaller, lightweight, but functional finished product, lay it on me! (Tip: I don't want to have to fold my money in half to put it in the wallet, so I've already nixed several possible patterns.)
There are two more bags in the class, so stay tuned...
(BTW, there's a Craftsy link in this post that will help support this podcast and blog if you use it--so thanks in advance if you do!)


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Episode 98: autonomous vehicles in the postal sector
Ian Kerr
How could autonomous vehicles be used in the postal delivery sector? The USPS OIG has identified a variety of use cases for autonomous vehicles in delivery. Jessica Raines and Jacob Thomases from the USPS OIG join me to discuss their research and findings, including:
- Different kinds of automated vehicles
- Impact on the workforce, good and bad
- Capital investment barriers
- Role of the postal delivery officer in delivery with autonomous vehicles
- Potential time savings that can be achieved with autonomous vehicles
- Current USPS autonomous vehicle trials
- Mobile technology controlling autonomous vehicles
- Mobile parcel lockers
- Platooning
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Private student loans generally are student loans provided through private lenders rather than lenders who work together with the government. A number of banks as well as other financial institutions provide these loans to their clients.
Usually the loans are given with terms that are less favorable when compared to government loans. They are usually useful for those students who require emergency funding, are not able to obtain sufficient aid or have unanticipated expenses that are not eligible for financial aid supported by the government.
The function of the loan is to meet the needs of those students who are not able get sufficient aid (in scholarships and grants) to meet their schooling costs or those who may not be eligible for government loans. Often these loans are utilized to cover living costs when the student is still in school. Being eligible for these loans usually involves a similar structure as when one is applying for other types of personal loans. A credit rating that is good, on-time installment payments history as well as qualifying debt-to-income ratio do apply even though these may not be heavily weighted like other personal loans. Before one applies for any type of loan including loans geared towards students, it is important for them to examine their household budget.
To apply for the loan, find a lender offering private student loans as many lenders do provide these types of loans including credit unions, banks and various private investors. You need to contact some financial institutions then inquire on their loan requirements. Maintain a credit history that is satisfactory for a minimum period of 18 months. Government loans do not involve any credit check therefore a person who has a low score or not having any credit history can be eligible for financial aid. But private loans entail credit checks and borrowers require a credit score that is acceptable.
Get a co-signer. People who do not qualify for this type of loan because of bad credit may get endorsement with a co-signer and this may include a spouse, parent or any responsible adult. Generally, co-signers require good credit and equally they are accountable for the debt. Compare private loan terms and rates. Since these loans vary, it is good to compare rates. You can request quotes from about 3-4 private lenders and review the quotes paying attention closely to the terms of agreement and interest rate. Then select the student loan offering the lowest rate. Apply for sufficient money to cover your education needs. Since these loans do not feature annual limits, then borrowers can get cash to cover the whole cost of board and tuition. Before applying for the loan, total the education cost.
Private loans can require the student to make minimum payments via school or they can offer payments that are interest-only when the student is still in school. A few private lenders may follow a similar procedure like the government in permitting no payments during deferment, school or forbearance. The duration for repaying private student loans may vary from 1-10 years and interest rates may be a bit higher than those of federal student loans.


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This traditional Spanish egg and potato dish is a winner in our home, and it's easy to see why. It makes a great breakfast or lunch, and is an essential part of a tapas spread. I have also made it for dinner as a side dish many times. It's healthy, tasty, and packed with protein. Best of all, there are only a few ingredients, the kind of staples most of us would have on hand at all times.
- about 1 kg waxy potatoes, peeled and sliced thickly
- Olive oil for sauteing
- 1 brown onion, sliced thinly
- 2 garlic cloves, diced finely
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 to 10 eggs, lightly beaten and seasoned
- Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chopped finely and added to the beaten egg .
1. Heat some oil in a large frypan. Make sure it's at least 5 cm deep to fit the tortilla. On a medium-high heat, gently fry the onion for about ten minutes, until softened and just starting to caramelise. Add the garlic and herbs and fry for a few more minutes.
2. Add the potatoes to the pan and stir to combine with the onion and garlic. On a medium heat fry the potatoes for about fifteen to twenty minutes, or until they are starting to soften. When you can just poke a fork in it's time to add the eggs.
3. Pour over the seasoned eggs, with herbs added, and swirl to spread the eggs around the pan, coating as much potato as you can. Cook on a medium heat until the eggs have almost set, then finish under a pre-heated grill for a couple of minutes. The tortilla is cooked when the egg has just set, take care not to over cook it. Cut into wedges and serve warm.


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If there is one thing in life I love that is a sweet treat. One thing that I do not like about this whole college dorm living thing is the fact that I really have no way to bake. I used to love to make cookies, cupcakes, and much more when I was at home. I don't know if that is God saying, "Cade you need to cut out the sweets!" Or what, but I must say that I miss them for sure. Nothing beats a warm chocolate chip cookie! We have a coffee shop on campus called Union Grounds and like any coffee place, they have a little pastry display. These things, anywhere, are hit or miss because they may look good, but sometimes they do not really taste good. They could be dry or hard, but we don't know because we don't find out until after we buy them. Shortly after arriving on campus I heard that a Theta, not sure what her name is, bakes goods fresh everyday day and puts them in the display box. They even have this little chalkboard that says what she makes. This was the best and worse news I have ever heard! So y'all know I had to check that out! I have literally had some of the best sweets there. Communion Sugar Donut Muffin, Reese's Pieces cookie, pumpkin cream chess filled muffin, and those are just a few of the delicious things I have sampled. If you are ever having a bad day or just feel yourself needing a pick me up, stop by this place because it is life changing. Today, I woke up not feeling very well which is frustrating because I have a test tomorrow. After studying for a couple of hours, I decided I needed a pick me up. I try to avoid union grounds on some days because I know if I look in there I will end up buying something that I don't need, but today I needed it, right? So I went and you will never guess what they had. I mean they had several things, but the thing that stood out to me was the Peanut Butter brownie. This thing was a moist brownie filled with reese's peanut butter cups and it had a thick layer of peanut butter frosting on top. Please just look at the picture below to really understand. I had to get it!!! And that I did LOL! It is so good, but so rich. That is good though because I didn't eat it all and now can enjoy it more than once! I will never understand how people don't like sweets? LIKE WHAT. I mean I am not judging you because everyone is entitled to there own opinion, but I mean maybe you should reconsider that!
Today, I encourage you to be thankful for a sweet treat, or whatever it is that does that for you. They are one of those things that we take for granted, but I mean I know life would be sad without them. They sure helped me out today! I know they can help you out to. Be thankful for your treat that makes your mouth water. They are SOOOO GOOOD!
Like I said I would love prayers for tomorrow at around 2:30 for my test!
Go and get yourself something sweet... You deserve it! While you indulge yourself in that, be thankful. Good combo huh?
Yours Truly,
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Yummy!! Good luck on your test, Cade!
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The competiveness of the Indian team at the 2014 World Cup was never in doubt – just that late goals did them in against higher ranked teams like Belgium and England. The Sardar Singh-led Indians on Saturday showed greater resolve and though they messed up numerous scoring chances that came their way, they did enough to huff and puff to a 3-2 win over Malaysia to chalk up full points at the Kyocera Stadium in The Hague.
India were guilty of frittering away five penalty corners – for a change injection left a lot to be desired as their first goal came through an awful injection as the ball went to Lalit Upadhyay, who essayed a nice pass to Jasjit Singh, who took a stinging shot from the left of the striking circle beating Malaysian goalkeeper S Kumar all ends up.
The Indian forwardline exuded more cohesion as the likes of SV Sunil Dharmvir, Akashdeep and Mandeep stepped up to the plate and created immense pressure in the Malaysia 'D'. Captain Sardar Singh led from the front and in one instance exhibited hockey of the highest order when he sprinted down the left and jinked past three Malaysians before taking a crack at the Malaysian citadel forcing a robust save from S Kumar. If Sardar regined supreme, Gurbaj also came out all guns blazing and underlined his utility to the side, manning all the areas of the pitch with aplomb.
Malaysia, who trailed by the Jasjit goal at half-time, equalized in the second half when Razie swept home their first penalty corner.
The joy of the Malaysians lasted just three minutes as India regained the lead through Akashdeep Singh in the 49th minute after he deflected home a Rupinder pass. Akashdeep enhanced the lead in the 51st minute when he tapped home a Sardar pass and looked good to pull off a comprehensive win, but Malaysia reduced the margin through Marhan in the 61st minute.
The win has boosted India's chances of playing in the 5-8 place positions after Belgium beat Spain 5-2, to give the former a better goal average going into the last round of matches.
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Balayage has been a trend for several years now and I don't think it is going anywhere soon. So I think it is high time I share the basics of balayage!
Let's start with a bit of terminology-
Balayage- what is it and why does everyone want it?
Balayage is a french word it means to sweep. It is also a hilighting technique where usually a clay based lightner is used and painted onto the hair and left to process at room temperature. The result is a very natural gradual effect that is lower maintanance than a traditionoal fiol highlight because there is no clear line of demarcation. That is not to say that you cannot get a balayage look with a foil highlight application because you can and that my friend is our next term!
Foilyage- a combination of foil highlights and balayage for dark hair
When a person has been getting dark hair color applied to their hair over the years they will enevitably have a harder time acheiving the light gradient sun kissed colors that people that have either lighter hair naturally or as we call it in the biz "virgin hair" that is hair that has never been colored. There is no getting around the warm or brassy tones that come up when dark hair color is lifted. Sometimes it needs more than one application of a traditional lightener to get out of the orange zone. The clay based lightner that I mentioned above is very gentle and not powerful enough to do this. So often times I will use my go to bleach in a foil where it will not dry out and I can have more control of the hair that I am lightening.


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An Atlanta-based real estate company has made its first foray into North Carolina with the $38.2 million acquisition of an old Durham apartment complex.
Audubon Communities has purchased the Oak Creek Village community off Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard and is already rebranding the 40-acre property, calling it The Garrett. The development is located on Garrett Road, just off the highway.
The apartments date to between 1968 and 1972. At 500 units, the sales price of the complex breaks down to $76,400 per unit, which is on par with other recent sales of aging apartments in the Triangle.
Audubon Communities said it is planning $4.6 million in capital improvements. The existing leasing office will be torn down and replaced by a new facility with a fitness center and residential lounge. Other changes include new shingles, painting and landscaping improvements.
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My bike is looking particularly smug today, with new fenders, grip tape, tubes, and tune up. And a couple of smart looking pannier bags. Helen and I reflected last night on how strange it was that I went from riding 50 miles/week to Not At All. I can only blame my own laziness to have the tune up/repairs made.
Speaking of cycling, Le Tour has started. Did you happen to catch any of the time trials on Saturday? I was at my friend's house so I got to actually see as Cancellara took the yellow jersey for the first stage, and Lance Armstrong's time was pushed back to tenth or so.
I'm t.v.-less here at home but there letour.fr for updates. It's just really a lot more interesting watching live video than reading the live updates.
And did I mention here how I've been meeting my mom for tennis lately? (she's REALLY good by the way, and considering how she's more than twice my age... yeh) And my tennis gear fits in my pannier bags, lol. Who's enjoying all of this Free Unstructured Time?


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Story hoping next chapter moving closer to UFC welterweight title shot
Spanaway's Rick Story feels like he often gets lost in the UFC welterweight division shuffle.
The good: Story, a Bethel High School graduate and former NAIA All-American wrestler at Southern Oregon University, has beaten some of the bigger names of the sport in Johny Hendricks, Thiago Alves, Gunnar Nelson and Brian Ebersole.
The bad: Untimely injuries.
Ranked ninth in the division, the 31-year-old has a golden opportunity to squarely get back into the championship mix Saturday night at UFC 202. Story meets Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone as part of the main event card in Las Vegas.
"I have beaten tough guys, and I am not getting the recognition I deserve," Story said Wednesday before the start of his media tour. "I believe I will be competitive with anybody in the division."
At one point growing up, Story's best sport was football. He was a fullback and middle linebacker on three Bethel state playoff teams (2000-01).
He went to Pacific Lutheran University for football (2002) and wrestling (2002-03; had an 0-17 record as a freshman). But after the school's wrestling program folded, he was one of six Lutes transfers to SOU.
"I considered staying to play football because I was doing well – and I made great friendships," Story said. "But I decided to solely focus on wrestling."
Good thing he did. In 2006, Story put together one of the finest seasons in SOU history – 33-7, and advancing to the NAIA national championship match at 184 pounds, losing 16-8 to Dana College's Willie Parks.
It was early in his mixed-martial arts career that a former coach gave Story his current nickname – "Horror" Story.
"It was one of the best things that came out of the relationship with that guy," he said.
Known for his vicious body punches and ability to absorb big shots, Story debuted at UFC 99 in 2009, and has compiled a 19-8 record.
He has also suffered a couple of career-threatening injuries.
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That injury healed up about the time another recurred to a point of no return.
During workouts, he kept suffering stingers while on the mat. His right arm would go numb.
"I was in real pain," he said.
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I'd like to get back into blogging and I thought I'd start with an easy, once a week type deal where I focus on specific books I love. And I realized that there are many weekly book blogs, which are great, and I love, but I haven't seen one focused specifically on books that feature queer kids or families. So I'm going to start one. Welcome! Let's jump right in, shall we?
I hope all of you have seen this book already. Julián Is A Mermaid by Jessica Love came out this summer and quickly joined my list of favourites- not just queer books. Any books. It's beautiful, heartfelt, endearing and charming. Literally all of those things, on every page.
This perfect story follows Julián, who loves mermaids, and his abuela. He has beautiful dreams and fantasies of being a mermaid, and finally decides to take down a curtain in his abuela's house to wrap around himself and make into a tail. Instead of being angry (though the expression on her face when she discovers him adds the absolute perfect amount of kid tension!) she takes him to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. It is one of the most wholesome books I've had the pleasure of reading.
So many- so, so, so many- books that feature children who are gender non-conforming focus on overcoming oppression. The child who is non-binary, trans or gender non-conforming in these stories often deals with bullying, family that is unsupportive, at least at first, and the stories usually focus on overcoming that. This one does not. This is about a little boy who wants to be a fabulous mermaid and his abuela who loves him. It is exuberant, radiates pure love and is just a total treat.
Children- no matter how they present, no matter their gender identity- deserve to see themselves in books that show their joy. Not every book for queer kids needs to be (or should be, frankly) about being true to yourself under external pressure. Cisgender and heterosexual children have a vast array of stories that reflect themselves and their joy. Queer kids deserve the same.
And the fact that this story features a Latino child makes it all the more incredible. White cis-het kids (specifically male) feature in the vast majority of children's literature. The numbers are bleak and depressing. And while queer kids need representation in stories- not all folks who reside on the LGBTQ2SA spectrum are white. Obviously. So when you're looking for two categories already underrepresented (queer children and children of colour) to be represented in the same space, in one child- well. It's like finding trying to find a unicorn. Or, in this case, a mermaid.
I'd love to hear what you all thought of this book, and what it meant to you or your own gender non-conforming little ones. (And for those who are as obsessed with these boy mermaid nesting dolls- here's the link to the store!)
(A note about the word queer: Queer is, much like many colloquial terms, one that is slowly being reclaimed by folks on the LGBTQ2S+ spectrum, to mean a variety of different things. Some folks, particularly those of older generations who remember it being a slur, are not comfortable with it. I am a millennial, I love the word queer, and am happy to continue using it and reclaiming it to describe myself and my friends. I use the word queer because while pansexual- being attracted to folks of any or no gender- is technically the most accurate description of my sexuality, it doesn't feel right to me. I wouldn't use pansexual to describe myself. It doesn't fit. Queer does. But what's acceptable to me, may not be to another. Just like other groups of people, queer folks are not a monolith. Ask. Respect people's identities and words for them. Words matter. )


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Tai Chi - Health Insurance You Can Afford/
I'm not big on selling Tai Chi as a cure-all, but if you practice everyday you've done something positive for your health, something which the health insurance companies have yet to calculate the value of. By practicing everyday you create a standard by which you can measure changes in your experience. Most people don't pay much attention to their health until it is a problem, and they are convinced that paying attention to health is a waste of time and effort. But practicing Tai Chi automatically makes you sensitive to small changes in your health. Of course you can try to ignore them, awareness itself is not a cure, but you are way ahead of the game if you notice small changes in health because the best time to deal with big problems is when they are small.
Something on the order of 2/3rds of all health problems are self-induced by inappropriate conduct. Those problems disappear when you decide not to "go the extra mile," whatever that mile might be. For the other 1/3 of problems, most can be wiped off the list by catching them when they are small. The list of potential health problems got a lot shorter.
The list of things that Tai Chi is supposed to be "good for" will probably grow from time to time, and shrink too. It's probably like the stock market in that way. This week "balance" is up, last week "vision" was up, and next week "mental health" may be down. I can't predict it. As a "stock" Tai Chi will always be a good long term investment but in the short term it's vulnerable to market fluctuations.
Right now my local weekly paper has an ad selling medical marijuana as a cure for anxiety. Somehow I don't believe that. Can you say paranoia? I thought you could!
And Newsweek did an article on the uselessness of anti-depressants. We knew that didn't we?
When I injured my knee a few years back. I never stopped practicing Tai Chi. My knee was bad, so swollen I had to keep it elevated as much as possible for months. I was hopping around on crutches or a cane for weeks. But the whole time I was still able to do Tai Chi. It is easier than walking!
Of course that's only true if you have been studying it for years when you have your injury, or accident, or illness. If you have to learn Tai Chi after you have a problem, that's a whole different can of worms. It still might be a good idea, but it isn't like having insurance. Tai Chi Insurance, that is.
I think we are a long way out from having catastrophic insurance specifically for people who practice Tai Chi everyday, but while I'm waiting for it--I think I'll just keep practicing.


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Happy 2 Year Anniversary to us last Sunday! What a wonderful two years it has been! Look what we have to show for it!
This little tux has been worn by all 7 of my brothers as newborns, and it looks like the tradition will continue with the grandbaby boys.


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What a great show. The LAPD Still Saving Lives Car Show was hot on June 5, 2016.
This show was a lot of fun despite the heat. It was pretty hot at Warner Center Park. The LAPD put on a pretty good show. Lots of amazing rides, there was an auction, food and music. Catch the car show here.


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Episode 81: Mike Sakasegawa
To celebrate the third anniversary of Keep the Channel Open, photographer Daniel Gonçalves turned the tables on me and took on the role of podcast host in order to spend some time talking about my own work. In our conversation, Daniel and I discussed my photographs and creative process, making an emotional connection through art, and why quiet masculinity is important to me.
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Text "sisterhood" to get information on where we are meeting up over the summer. More info below: Summer Book Club Book: The Greatest You by Trent Shelton Meet ups 1st Sundays, 6pm -7:30pm| June, July, August | Text "book" to join the club at 512-714-3334 You DON'T have to read the book to come hang out with us! We promise not to "shame" you. =) More Summer Meetups + Events! June Sun, June 2nd - Book Club Meetup at Faith4Life: The Greatest You (Part 1) Tues, June 25th - Ladies Night Out! Movie July Sun, July 7th - Book Club Meetup: The Greatest You (Part 2) Fri, July 5th - Ladies Night Out! Excursion Sat, July 27th - Queens & Princess Ball (for moms and daughters/granddaughters up to 18 yrs old) August Sun, August 4th - Book Club Meetup The Greatest You (Part 3)Find out more »


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Be a Winner is a drug education program developed to help law enforcement officers and educators work together, in partnership, to provide a positive drug prevention message to young people in grades 5 and 6. The program involves an initial educator session, an officer visit prior to implementing the program, seven sessions led by the officer, an additional session led by the educator, and a graduation. Evaluation results have been positive. Results have been presented at a number of different professional meetings and published in the Journal of Drug Education. The Be A Winner program received the Outstanding Work in Community Health Promotion from the Arkansas Department of Health.
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Be A Winner leader's manuals are $15.00. Student workbooks (with graduation certificate) are $3.50. T-shirts, when at least 144 shirts are ordered, are available at $6.95 (XX large and XXX large - $8.95). They are available in black or grey and come with the special 'Partnership in Prevention' design on the back. The names of the participating school and law enforcement agency are printed in the design. For smaller orders see Ordering information - Purchasing Be A Winner T-shirts". Training, led by law enforcement officers who have taught the Be A Winner program can be arranged.
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Goat Yoga!
The goats are demanding coffee & pastries & more face time with their favorite-yogis... and because they're the stars of the show... we're caving in to their demands!
Class is $30 and will include: 45 minutes of Goat Yoga + 45 minutes of extra goat loving, petting & picture taking time + complimentary coffee and pastries from Gracious Bakery + the beautiful backdrop of Paradigm Gardens! Now that's the way to spend a Sunday morning (or so the goats tell us)!
The flowers are blooming, the vegetables are ripe, and the smell of fresh basil and rosemary herbs create the most amazing space for you to disconnect from the noise and settle into New Orleans' goat-yogi oasis!
- Because space is limited, no refunds will be administered less than 3 days prior to class.
- Children are welcome to attend but all ages require a ticket.


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2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob - FXDF
6801 Miles
Silver Denim
Distressed Leather Rider Seat
Distressed Leather Passenger Pad
2-into-1 Rinehart Exhaust
Heavy Breather Air Cleaner
96" Motor
5 Gallon Tank
6 Speed Transmission
Digital Range Gauge
180mm Rear Tire
During our inspection we had the tank pulled so a small dent could be removed, we replaced the levers, and put new mirrors on.
Have some extra fun ripping up the back roads on a FatBob! The stance on this bike allows you to stretch out a little more, but you always stay in control. The handling is also one of the best factors on this motorcycle. Having a wider tire in both front and rear will eat up some road vibration and also make for great handling. Make this cruiser yours today!
Condition Assessment
- Turn Signals
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- Handlebars & Controls
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- Charging System
- Taillight
- Exhaust
- Wheels
- License Plate Light
- Rear Suspension
- Front Suspension
- Headlight
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Why Buy From Us
Who is American Motorcycle?
American Motorcycle Trading Company was formed in 1996. We came from humble beginnings, starting out in a 6,000 sq. ft. facility across from the Cowboys Stadium. We built our business on quality relationships with quality people. After serving the DFW community for approximately seven years, we outgrew our facility. In 2003 we bought a new building in the southeast corner of Six Flags Mall, just minutes from Texas Ranger's Ballpark. Our state of the art, 27,000 sq. ft. facility provided room for our growing business. After thirteen years at Six Flags Mall, we have decided to move to a brand new location in Bedford, Texas! Our new facility is over 40,000 square feet. We'd love to see you in our new showroom.
What makes American Motorcycle different from other motorcycle dealers?
We distinguish ourselves from other dealers in variety of ways. The single most important reason is the quality of our motorcycles. Over the past 22 years, we have bought and sold countless motorcycles. Such significant experience teaches you what to look for in a quality motorcycle. We primarily obtain our motorcycles from dealers who take the motorcycles as trade ins. Our dealer principal spent almost 30 years in the automotive industry and has forged strong relationships with dealers nationwide. We also actively purchase motorcycles from individuals just like you!
All of our motorcycles go through a thorough inspection process. The initial inspection is referred to as a pre-buy inspection or PBI. Before we decide to purchase a motorcycle, our technicians evaluate the bike. This enables our buyer to select only the best units available. On top of that we go through a pre-delivery inspection or PDI, which is a 32 point mechanical and electrical check to insure a safe, trouble free buying experience. We sell most of our bikes to people we never meet! In order to maintain our reputation and build the requisite trust that our customers so often place in us, we take great pride and care in our make ready process. You can rest assured that when you buy from us, you buy a quality motorcycle.
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Life Sentences - Indigenous soldiers of the Great War
Samuel Furphy, 'Indigenous soldiers of the Great War', ANU Reporter, vol 45, no 3, Spring 2014, Life Sentences, p 60
Often overlooked in the annals of the First World War, the stories of Indigenous Australians who served their country in the defence forces are among the most touching recorded.
One such soldier, Albert Knight, was the second of three brothers to enlist when he volunteered in 1915.
Serving on the Western Front, he was "a bombing specialist and a noted scout".
In September 1918, during an attack on the Hindenberg line, he "advanced over 200 yards in the open under heavy fire, located the enemy weapons, and had them destroyed by artillery," according to his biography.
Awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal, he returned to bush work around Bourke and died in 1973.
Orphaned as a two-year-old in northern Queensland, Douglas Grant was adopted by an employee of the Australian Museum.
He was raised in Lithgow and Sydney and worked as a draughtsman and wool classer.
In January 1916, he enlisted but he was discharged due to regulations that prevented Aborigines leaving the country without government approval.
So he enlisted again and eventually embarked for France.
As a prisoner of war "he became an object of curiosity to German doctors, scientists and anthropologists".
Among those decorated soldiers who did not return from Europe were two Aboriginal Victorians, Harry Thorpe and William Rawlings, who were killed in action on the same day.
Less than a fortnight later he fell during the capture of Vauvillers.
Born at Lake Tyers Mission Station in 1886, Thorpe enlisted in 1916.
He was a well-regarded footballer and athlete in brigade sports, and a noted scout.
For conspicuous courage and leadership during fighting in Belgium in 1917 he was awarded the Military Medal –his unit had nominated him for the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
On 9 August 1918, near Vauvillers, France, he was shot in the stomach and died shortly afterwards.
William Reginald Rawlings was born on the Framlingham Aboriginal Reserve in Western Victoria. He enlisted in 1916 "giving horse-breaking as his trade".
For bravery during heavy fighting on Morlancourt ridge in late July 1918 he was awarded the Military Medal.
Less than a fortnight later he fell during the capture of Vauvillers.
Like his friend Thorpe, he was buried in Heath cemetery, Harbonnières, France.
At least 400 Indigenous Australians enlisted for service during the Great War; the numbers are probably much higher as many did not declare their Aboriginality when enlisting.
Their contribution to the defence of Australia during the Second World War, particularly in northern Australia, was also significant.


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The Wicker Breakdown:
- This week's show started with the parody Life Styles Of The Relatives Of The Rich And Famous where Harry Shearer returns to the cast as Robin Leach to interview newcomer, Martin Short, who plays Katherine Hepburn's third cousin Nelson who is a hot dog vendor which eventually leads to the announcement of, "Live from New York..."
- Billy Crystal then officially opened the show, not as the host but as new cast member where he shares his history with the show and how it relates to the fact that he's now feeling old being that he was cut from the very first episode that at this point was full ten years earlier.
- Olympics 1984: A Special Report was a filmed segment where we follow the Olympic torch's return trip to Greece and all that is involved in its unceremonious trip home.
- Rich Hall then made his debut as a new cast member to file a report of the '84 election while visiting multiple Walter Mondale fundraising dinners to show us what's actually involved but he can't afford the meal.
- Martin Short's Ed Grimley character then made his debut as he auditions to appear on the Wheel Of Fortune which we learn is his favorite show to the point where it's an obsession and his overwhelming excitement does nothing but bring down the suicidal casting agent even more.
- We then got to follow Howard Cosell as he babysits his grandchildren and puts on Monday Night Football and rambles on about sports to put the kids to sleep.
- This was followed by the very classic Synchronized Swimming routine featuring Martin Short and Harry Shearer as the first male synchronized swimming duo.
- "Mondale" and "Ferraro" then got a very brief segment to promote their upcoming debate before introducing this week's band.
- The Thompson Twins then took to the stage to perform Hold Me Now.
- The Bulge was a short film where a man overstuffs his pants in an attempt to impress the ladies.
- This week, Billy Crystal's character Fernando hosts the news and though fun as a guest, I hope this is just an experiment for this episode.
- First Draft Theater was a sketch was we got to see a performance of an earlier draft of the movie The Big Sleep complete with typos, rewrites, and awkward sentences.
- Once again, we got another segment of the news this time it was hosted by Julia Louis-Dreyfus as I guess there still deciding the permanent new host of the news now that Brad Hall is no longer a part of the cast.
- Book Beat then returned for another segment this time the host discusses the fact that he has a pipe that fell from a building and is now stuck in his head but he tries to pull off an interview about high risk investing only to freeze up due to his brain injury.
- Martin Short then took to the stage to kill time because the show was running by his last name.
- The Thompson Twins then returned to the stage to perform The Gap.
- Finally, the entire cast closed the show by thanking the audience and saying their goodnights.


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love these tiles
Cool rug
this is a cool rug. i want it.
from Apartment Therapy
I want to be burried in the middle of this circle
It looks so peaceful.
This reminds me of when I was a little girl and I used to arrange all my My Little Ponies in a circle around me. And if I was feeling particularly amitious, I'd use my troll dolls, too.
Anyway, this artist (Brooke Inman) uses colored pencils, photographs, markers and other shit to do this. I can just imagine Emily watching me do something like this and saying "You're stressing me out!"
my new screensaver is pretty colors for food
I took a walk around DUMBO this weekend and I obviously loved the Tattfoo Tan mural there. Pretty colors! But I didn't know they actually represented healthy foods you should be eating as part of a balanced diet.
Anyway, now there's a screensaver. For free. Download it bitches. Download it here: http://tattfoo.com/


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The Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play, and the Erotic Edge
The Ultimate Guide to Kink: BDSM, Role Play, and the Erotic Edge
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Does kink arouse your curiosity, but leave you baffled as to how to indulge it? In The Ultimate Guide to Kink, internationally recognized sex educator, author and filmmaker Tristan Taormino offers up a treasure trove of information on all things kink. Imparting the wisdom from key figures in the kink community, The Ultimate Guide to Kink provides practical how to tutorials on BDSM, Total Power Exchange (TPE), fantasy role and costume play, bondage and how to manage the risks inherent to them all. This book also features in-depth discussions on the philosophies and thoughts surrounding kink, altogether creating one of the most broad-based and comprehensive guides to kink ever written. Full of expert advice, The Ultimate Guide to Kink is a must-read for those preparing for adventurous exploration and active kink aficionados alike.2012, 427 pages.
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Apple Inc.'s (AAPL - Get Report) move to pump around $350 billion into the U.S. economy over the next five years marks not only the biggest domestic corporate investment program in history but may also provide further price support for record-high stocks as companies use the recently-passed tax overhaul to repatriate trillions in overseas cash.
Apple unveiled plans to pay a tax bill of around $38 billion on an undefined portion of its $252.2 billion overseas cash pile Wednesday while announcing plans to spend $30 billion on both existing company sites and a new campus that will be "powered entirely by green energy". The Cupertino, California-based company also said it would increase its headcount by around 20,000 and said its overall contribution to the U.S. economy will top $350 billion over the next five years.
President Donald Trump hailed the decision as a vindication for his drive to lower the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21% from 35% and encourage firms to bring some of their estimated $3.1 trillion in overseas cash back to the United States in order to create new jobs and stoke domestic investment.
I promised that my policies would allow companies like Apple to bring massive amounts of money back to the United States. Great to see Apple follow through as a result of TAX CUTS. Huge win for American workers and the USA! https://t.co/OwXVUyLOb1- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 17, 2018
Apple CEO Tim Cook, however, told ABC News that "there are large parts of this (tax and investment plan ) that are a result of the tax reform, and there's large parts of this we would have done in any situation."
We've got a lot of issues with the #US tax reform packages but there's no doubt that changes to the way overseas assets are taxed when they're bought back on shore are a big factor behind the Apple decision to repatriate cash and invest some in US - which is what Trump wanted.- Robin Bew (@RobinBew) January 18, 2018
Analysts are now wondering what impact Apple's decision may have on broader financial markets, given that a portion of the cash Apple will return to the United States will be used for dividend payments and share buybacks.
The U.S. dollar index, which benchmarks the greenback against a basket of six global currencies, gained 0.21% in overnight trading to bounce-backed hard from teh three-month low of 90.28 it reached in Tuesday's session as investors anticipated a near-term boost from similar corporate repatriations.
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Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields were also on the rise, gaining 3 basis points to hit 2.6% for the first time in more than a year. Two-year note yields, meanwhile, were marked at a nine-year high of 2.055%.
However, the Dutch investment bank ING thinks the new tax code changes will likely provide a bigger boost for U.S. equity markets than they will for the beaten-down U.S. dollar.
"Rather than a direct impact on physical demand for the dollar, the indirect impact will come through support for US equity markets and business investment," wrote ING analysts in a blogpost Thursday. Apple's repatriated cash will also "presumably also find its way into share buy-backs and dividends", providing a further share prices boost for the world's biggest tech company.
Apple shares were marked 0.22% higher in pre-market trading Thursday, indicating an opening bell price of $179.49 each, a move that would extend their three-month gain to around 11.85%.
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BioMed Research International
Volume 2015, Article ID 165037, 8 pages
In Vitro Antiproliferative Effect of the Acetone Extract of Rubus fairholmianus Gard. Root on Human Colorectal Cancer Cells
Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
Received 16 February 2015; Accepted 12 May 2015
Academic Editor: Anne Hamburger
Copyright © 2015 Blassan Plackal Adimuriyil George et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Plants and plant derived products exert chemopreventive effects on various cancer cell lines by the induction of cell death mechanisms. The effects of root acetone extract of Rubus fairholmianus (RFRA) on the proliferation of human colorectal cancer (Caco-2) cells have been investigated in this study. The extract led to a dose dependent decrease in both viability and proliferation and increased cytotoxicity using trypan blue exclusion, adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay. The morphological features of the treated cells were supportive for the antiproliferative activity. The Annexin V/propidium iodide staining indicated that R. fairholmianus induced toxic effects in Caco-2 cells and the percentages of the early and late apoptotic population significantly increased when compared with control cells. Also we studied the apoptosis inducing ability of the extract by analysing caspase 3/7 activity and the induction of cell death via the effector caspases was confirmed; the activity increased in treated cells compared with control. Thus the present findings highlight that the R. fairholmianus root acetone extract exhibits antiproliferative activity on Caco-2 cells by the induction of apoptosis via caspase dependent pathway.


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Little Collins Hotel
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19 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. The nearest pick up is the Windsor Hotel, 103 Spring St. To get there, proceed to the right along Little Collins St, and take the first left into Spring St. The Windsor is along there on the left. Please select the "Windsor Hotel" pick up.


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Benefits of Certification- An Interview with Burdekin Shire Council.
In our last newsletter on 17 July 2013, we explained to you about the Queensland Government's dismantling of second party quality assurance, and their preference for certification third party auditing bodies. Most organisations supplying Queensland Government had been given to 30th June 2013 to obtain third party certification, and many already have, but there are also a number of businesses who have not yet arranged for certification. In this newsletter we highlight the benefits of taking this step. The good news is that you would already have a quality assurance management system in place, so any changes are likely to be minimal. One of the changes you may need to make is to ensure your quality management system is working as well as you can make it. This might mean reviewing and updating procedures, updating training records, and checking that decisions have been properly authorised and documented. Without regular monitoring these things can sometimes take a back seat. The more formal and more regular audits that are conducted by a third party auditor will keep you focused and thereby will ensure you get the maximum benefit out of your quality management system. One of the most significant benefits is that a third party certificate showing the JAS-ANZ symbol is recognised around Australia, and indeed around the world. It is reliable evidence that your management system meets the international standard. This is valued by many corporates and in particular by government bodies. The formalities of third party certification mean that there are more frequent on-site audits and more independent and impartial assessments of your organisation's status. But it also means more opportunities to succeed in tenders, as independent assurance is respected not just by Queensland authorities, but worldwide. You'll be meeting higher expectations and this results in real improvements to business - get a better system, and you get a better outcome. This week we interviewed Mr. Karl Schatkowski, QA Officer/WHS Officer with Burdekin Shire Council. Burdekin Shire Council has been second party certified with the Queensland Government for many years, and earlier this year achieved third party certification to the AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Standard. Karl explains their experience. Q1. Why did you decide to take on third party certification in 9001? Well, 9001 had been implemented by the Council for a number of years. But we strive to always promote quality assurance, and in order to keep our contracts with Main Roads, we needed to prove to them that we are capable of maintaining that standard even at the 3rd party level. This was also the case with our building department, and the tenders that they may apply for.Q2. What changes did you need to implement to meet the 'tougher' requirements for a quality management system? Actually, there were really only minor non conformances that we needed to change. The biggest challenge was that since we are such a large organisation, there were a few isolated areas (such as Workplace Health and Safety, Customer Service, Environmental Health) where some procedures had to be revised and updated, and transcended from draft mode to approved status. Q3. How did you find this process- challenging, straightforward...? I have been involved in several audits over the years, and I found Paul Neilson from Certex the best auditor I've ever dealt with. He is professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process very wonderful and easy to deal with. He never crossed the line between auditor and consultant. But, as an organisation, what we appreciated the most was that he maintained communication with us not only during the time that he was here but also after the audit. Q4. What benefits have you noticed since implementation? That's a tough question because 9001 is not something new to us. But I think it really established us as a quality supplier, and gave us added procedural efficiency. Best of all, it ensured that we were able to continue our contract with organisations such as Main Roads.


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Property Type: Single Family Home
Lot Size: 0.950 Acres
Year Built: 2019
Purchase Type: For Sale
Listing Status: Under Contract
MLS Listing ID: 4734992
Price per Sqft: $186
Style: Colonial
Subdivision: Colden Road Development
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Construction Status: New Construction
Property Description
This home is to be built. Pictures are likeness only. The model is under deposit but still available for viewing. Four bedrooms plus an office with two and half baths. You will love the flow of the open floor plan and the quality of the finishes! Lots of wood floors and tile in the baths and laundry. This home also has a lookout unfinished basement with a the rough plumbing for a full bath. We can price it out to finish for you or you can finish it yourself when you own it. There are other lots and designs available. Don't wait these wont last long!
State: VT
County: Vt-chittenden
Area: Vt-chittenden
Zoning: Residential
Basement Entrance: Interior
Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan,Fireplace - Gas,Lighting - LED,Master BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Walk-in Closet,Walk-in Pantry,Laundry - 2nd Floor
Heating: Gas - LP/Bottle
Cooling: None
Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Tile
Exterior Feature: Vinyl
Garage: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Utilities Available: Gas - LP/Bottle
Roof Type: Shingle - Architectural
Association Amenities: Deck,Porch - Covered
Lot Description: Subdivision
Lot Description: Subdivision
Story: 2
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Sewer: Septic Shared
Water: Shared
Construction Status: New Construction
Elementary Schools: Union Memorial Primary School
Middle Schools: Colchester Middle School
High Schools: Colchester High School
School District: Colchester School District
Tax Amount: $2,950
Tax Year: 2020
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