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VA Home Loans
What is a VA Home Loan?
A VA loan is a $0 down payment mortgage option available to Veterans, Service Members, and select military spouses. VA loans are issued by private lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Today, the VA mortgage is more important than ever. In recent years, lenders nationwide have tightened their lending requirements in the wake of the housing market collapse, making the VA loan a lifeline for Veterans and active Military homebuyers, many of whom find difficulty when faced with tough credit standards and down payment requirements.
VA Loan Limits
In most parts of the country, veterans who qualify for the VA Loan can purchase a home worth up to $453,100 without putting any money down.
VA Jumbo Loans
If you are purchasing or refinancing a home and your loan amount will be above $453,100 then a VA Jumbo Loan might be just what you need.
VA Funding Fees
the funding fee is typically 2.15 percent of the purchase price of the home. For subsequent use of your VA Loan benefit, the fee is 3.3 percent. VA borrowers can roll the funding fee into their overall loan amount.
What are the Requirements for getting a 0% Down Payment VA Mortgage Loan?
- 580 minimum credit score.
- Florida properties only on condos, single-family homes, and townhomes.
- 60% maximum DTI.
Why Should You Choose Us For Your 0% Down Payment VA Mortgage Loan?
- Check out what our Prior Clients have to Say About Us.
- We work for You and Not the Bank.
- We have the Best 30 Year Fixed Rates.
- "We Think Outside The Box"
- Fast loan closing (as little as 30 days).
Are Your Concerned You May Not Qualify for a 0% Down Payment VA Mortgage Loan Because?
- Debt to Income Ratio is too High.
- Credit Scores are a little Too Low, not to worry we can do a Rapid Rescore.
- Prior Foreclosures, Short Sales or Bankruptcies.
- Prior Mortgage Late Payments.
Not to worry our Loan Officers overcome these problems all the time, We know the Florida Jumbo Mortgage Business and can Close Easy, Complex and Tough Deals.
We do this by utilizing our "Outside The Box Thinking" to get you pre-qualified for the maximum loan amount possible while keeping your down payment and closing costs as low as possible.
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Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
For years, we have been wanting to attend this prestigious event, but there always seemed to be a scheduling conflict. We finally came to the realization that scheduling conflicts are nothing more than priorities. This year we made this event the priority.
For those unfamiliar with a Concours d'Elegance, these are events that showcase collectible automobiles, motorcycles, and in the case of this Concours, boats and airplanes as well. All this means is there is a ton of money in heavy metal gracing the fairways and greens of this exclusive venue. We were mixing it up with the rich and infamous at the swank Port Royal Golf Club on Hilton Head Island!
Port Royal Clubhouse
You may ask why a car show is being posted on a motorcycle travel blog. Well, first, this ain't no run-of-the-mill car show. This is the creme de la creme event of selling, buying and ogling collectible and rare automobiles, many worth six figures! Second, there are motorcycles here as well. Collectible motorcycles. Again, BIG BUCKS!
Third, and the reason we are here. As much as we are motorcycle enthusiasts, we are also automobile enthusiasts. We love classic and vintage American and European cars. And the exotics, oh my god, the exotics!
I come by my love of automobiles honestly and early in life, having grown up in the automotive parts industry. I was of legal and driving age at the tail end of the muscle car era, surrounded by Oldsmobile 4-4-2's, Pontiac GTO's, Dodge Chargers, Chevy Camaro's and Corvettes, hopped up with Holley 4 barrel carb's, Hurst shifters, turbocharger's….. all ready for the Saturday night street drag.
The list of cars I have owned is made up of 90% sports cars, my preferred mode of four wheel conveyance: 1968 Mercury Cougar (302 V8), 1974 Triumph Spitfire, 1972 Opel GT (the poor man's Vette), 1985 Pontiac Fiero (4 cyl.), 1986 Pontiac Fiero (6 cyl. turbo), to my current ride, a 2002 Saturn SC-2 (four very powerful hamsters).
I took hundreds of pictures here. Fear not, all car photos will not be posted, but the motorcycle photos will be posted in their entirety. Even if cars aren't your thing, one cannot deny the artistic beauty that these automobiles exemplify, just like motorcycles. Scroll down if you just want to look at the bikes, as I will have them listed under their own heading, as well as mixed in with the autos.
Day 1
Most, if not all, of Concours d'Elegance events are held at posh golf and country clubs in select cities: Pebble Beach Golf Club, Pebble Beach, California; Amelia Island Omni Resort, Amelia Island, Florida; World Golf Resort, St. Augustine, Florida; and here, Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Upscale by any definition, and the crowd reflects this.
The Motoring Midway
The greens and fairways were filled with over 300 astounding works of automotive extravagance and the people who admire, lust after, and collect them.
The bar and drink menu. I'll have a Mustang Mary please……….
Take a break from the cars and play some chess, or just lounge on the provided sofas………
Ah, but you are waiting to see some cars, yes? Here is our first interlude of the day with beautiful autos on the 18th green, but first, heed this warning…….
Now, feast your eyes (but keep one eye searching for reptiles!)
The Motoring Midway encompasses the fairways and greens of the golf course. Cars and bikes are set up on the midway and presented by marque, production years, and categories. This is a judged event, a competition taken very seriously by the owners of these automobiles and motorbikes. We were able to follow the judges, outfitted in their traditional khaki slacks, collared shirts with tie, blue blazers and straw hats, as they meticulously scrutinized each car and motorcycle. So, enough words. Let's look at some cars and motorcycles!
Austin Healey
Walking down the Motoring Midway, we came on to my favorite "genre" of automobile: The Sportscar. This part of the Midway was devoted to Car Clubs. Specific models of sports cars would come later.
This Triumph is gorgeous!
Always wanted a Triumph TR6, the quintessential British sports car for the masses, sporting the must have British Racing Green paint scheme.
The Ferrari Club was here as well. Ferrari also has their own exhibit on the Motoring Midway
A beautiful Aston Martin………….
and Roo thinking how much payments might be………
The weather was delightful, sunny, temps in the high 70's, the sunlight bouncing off these immaculate machines and sometimes blinding us. Continuing on down the Motoring Midway, we both got even more excited than we already were as we came upon the first of the motorcycle exhibits. Not just any motorcycles mind you. These were the bikes that had ridden the grueling 2015 Cannonball Run!
For those unfamiliar with the Cannonball Run, it is an annual, arduous, cross country ride on two lane back roads, east coast to west coast. What's so hard about that? Sounds cool! Yes, except riders must ride vintage motorcycles, and for 2016, the organizers stipulate that motorcycles must be 100 years old or older to enter. That means your moto can be no older than a 1916 model! Doesn't sound so easy anymore, does it?
The Cannonball Run was organized to honor E.G. Baker, who in 1913, shattered the existing transcontinental record, riding from San Diego, California to New York City on a 7 h.p., three speed Indian motorcycle. The speed at which he traveled earned him the nickname "cannonball." He is now forever remembered in motorcycling lore as Cannonball Baker.
Cannonball Baker in NYC at the end of his transcontinental record run.
The 2015 Cannonball Run Motorcycles
Lest we forget, these motorbikes were not very reliable back in the day, or today for that matter. The mantra back then, and even today on wonderfully paved roads, was probably "ride, breakdown, wrench, repeat." Mechanically declined individuals like myself need not apply for the Cannonball.
Next post: Part 2, Day 1 (continued): more exquisite autos, motorcycles, and even boats!

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ALEXANDER family - Bronx, NY
Looking for information on this family.
My great great grandfather was Alfred Alexander (1857-1930) born in England. Immigrated to US in 1871. Married Charlotte Alley in NYC, 1886.Resided on Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY in 1913 at the time of their daughter Marguerite's wedding.
I believe he had a brother, James J. Alexander, MD, married to Maria. They had at least 1 daughter, Vera, who was the maid of honor at Marguerite's wedding.
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The sun baked the high church roof as the workers labored -- stripping off old shingles, loading the fallen shingles into wheelbarrows and pushing them to the dumpster, securing new shingles into place. I watched as one tall, muscular young man tipped his heavy load of shingles off the wheelbarrow -- muscles rippling from his efforts. And, I thought of politicians wrangling over the issue of raising the minimum wage.
Unfortunately, the legislators who make the final decisions concerning minimum wage and work standards are sitting in air-conditioned comfort as they argue over these issues. To many of them, this is a political issue -- who wants to alienate business constituents with deep pockets. There is a total disconnect between the work these legislators do each day and the work done by most minimum wage workers in this country.
Unless you have earned your living doing physical work every day, it is difficult to place a value on this work. Many educated professionals have never worked physically. No matter how menial the physical work, it is hard work. The construction laborer who does the digging and the lifting and the "grunt" work, the stock person who lifts and loads all day, the waitress who carries heavy trays back and forth again and again with a smile on her face, and the landscape worker who lifts and kneels and moves heavy stones are all physically exhausted by the end of their day. Shouldn't they be paid a wage that allows them to afford decent housing, healthy food and health insurance?
As I was working in the garden the past two weekends -- digging and raking two new raised beds for vegetables, stringing fencing to keep my deer and rabbits out, planting and watering, I was once again reminded that physical work is tough. I remember years ago thinking that painting looked like an easy job -- until we bought our old house and spent hours stripping wallpaper, sanding and painting -- up and down ladders, reaching and bending and kneeling. I then realized that being a professional painter was no "walk in the park".
I wish each of our lawmakers would spend a few days as an "intern", working eight hours a day at a minimum wage job -- working with hands and back and muscles. Maybe then they would realize that these workers deserve to receive fair compensation for their work -- compensation that will allow them to afford decent housing, healthy food and health insurance.
Unfortunately, these people lack the political clout of the businesses that employ them. Maybe we need a labor union for minimum wage workers -- to fight for their rights in a society which does not realize their worth.


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It's nearly Halloween, the time of year when we get to cover everything with fake cobwebs, pumpkins and witch- or zombie-theme designs — as well as celebrate the holiday with apps on our phones.
The digital Halloween fun starts with games like Skullduggery by ClutchPlay Games, $3 on iOS and free on Android.
Skullduggery puts you in control of a skull that is propelled, slingshot style, by stretching out its rubbery brain. In the story, the player represents the Internal Revenue Service of the dead, seizing assets that have been taken to the afterlife illegally. People bounce the skull around to avoid obstacles and collect the assets. It's easy to learn, and the app has great graphics and enough complexity in the gameplay to keep it interesting.
Grim Fandango is another game app for this time of year because of its skeletons and afterlife theme. It's a three-dimensional graphical adventure game where you play Manny Calavera, a travel agent for lost souls whose life is suddenly complicated by love. To play, you walk through a large number of scenes and interact with items by tapping on them. Every part of the story is beautifully illustrated, the soundtrack is compelling, and the puzzles are funny, and sometimes abstract.
Some notes of caution: The game is more expensive at $9.99 on iOS and Android. The puzzles can occasionally be too hard to solve, and you may find yourself needing to search the web for hints. At other times, the graphics may seem limited. That's because the app is a remastering of a computer game from 1998. It's still very satisfying to play.
For a different app with some serious scare potential, check out Turned: Zombie Photo Real Effects, a free iOS app. Of the many apps that promise to add zombie or monster special effects to your selfies, Turned stands out because it applies video effects in real time to a camera feed of your face.
You fire up the app, let it scan your features for a moment and then watch as your face is transformed into a zombie mask that moves as you do — with colored eyeballs, gory wounds and pallid skin that stretches and changes as you turn or open your mouth.
You can adjust the effects that appear on your face to personalize your zombie look, and even choose to be made over as a human survivor in faux zombie make up. The effects are startling, and you can snap a photo of your zombie face or record a short video that can be shared on Instagram or other social media.
There are extras like being able to share your images to the app's global gallery, where you can see how users are "spreading the infection" by using the app. This impressive photo-effect app comes with a limited number of free options, and it costs just a handful of dollars to buy more in the app.
For a similar app that is slightly lower tech and adds static special effects to a traditional selfie, try the Walking Dead: Dead Yourself app, on both iOS and Android. You take a photo of yourself or a friend and add zombie eye and mouth effects, plus props from "The Walking Dead" TV show. Then you can share the images over social media or with the app's photo gallery feature, where you can see other users' efforts.
The app requires more manual tweaking than turning, because you adjust the position and size of the effects by hand. The results are quite ghoulish, and the app is free.
Halloween Live Wallpaper World is an Android live wallpaper app that adds a spooky look to your phone or tablet. It places moving cartoonlike images on your screen, including owls, witches, vampires, bats, the moon and other Halloween-theme effects. You can interact with some images, tapping them to make them move or complete other actions. It costs $1.
The Halloween app by Schatzisoft, on iOS, is a way to count down the days until Halloween while learning about the history of the holiday and enjoying extras like spooky sound effects. (You could use the scream sound effect to terrify an unsuspecting friend, for example.) Tapping on the trivia section brings up interesting facts that can be used as conversation starters at a party. The app is free.
One app I sought but didn't find: a pumpkin-carving app. Perhaps next year.
Quick Call
Switching between apps on Android isn't as easy as using Alt-Tab on a PC, but a new free app called Pintasking tries to help. You use the app's interface to "pin" your most-used apps to Pintasking's toolbar. Switching back and forth between apps should then be as easy as tapping on the tiny icons.


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Spring Reading: THE ROPE SWING: STORIES Jonathan Corcoran
Available this Spring. Meet the author at our shop, Sunday April 17th. Click here for more details.
A once-booming West Virginia rail town no longer has a working train. The residents left behind in this tiny hamlet look to the mountains that surround them on all sides: The outside world encroaches, and the buildings of the gilded past seem to crumble more every day. These are the stories of outsiders—the down and out.
What happens to the young boy whose burgeoning sexuality pushes him to the edge of the forest to explore what might be love with another boy? What happens when one lost soul finally makes it to New York City, yet the reminders of his past life are omnipresent? What happens when an old woman struggles to find a purpose and reinvent herself after decades of living in the shadow of her platonic life partner? What happens to those who dare to live their lives outside of the strict confines of the town's traditional and regimented ways? The characters in The Rope Swing—gay and straight alike—yearn for that which seems so close but impossibly far, the world over the jagged peaks of the mountains.
"The Rope Swing takes us inside quiet revolutions of the soul in mountain towns far from Stonewall and establishes a new American writer whose unerring instincts are cause for celebration." — Jayne Anne Phillips, author of Quiet Dell, Lark and Termite, and Black Tickets
"A powerful, moving, and beautifully written book. Corcoran writes both queer and straight characters with insight and empathy. This much-needed, important book explores rural America and queer identity, two subjects rarely portrayed together." — Carter Sickels, author of The Evening Hour
"An astute, stereotype-busting triumph that shines a light on gay Appalachia. Corcoran unflinchingly exposes hard truths about a complicated region and its people who grapple with identity in more ways than one." — Marie Manilla, author of Still Life with Plums and The Patron Saint of Ugly


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Tahoe City Float / Rental operations?
- No, We only offer guided whitewater trips on the Truckee River near Hirshdale. As we are lower down the canyon we have more water and are often open when the rental places are closed.
What to bring?
- Shoes that will stay on feet (no flip flops). We do sell shoes at the shop.
- Swimming attire (non-cotton). Shirt for sun protection or warmth.
- Sunscreen, Water bottle that can clip into boat if they want. (we do provide water)
- Optional - Towel/change of clothes in small bag for after trip.
What is Class II-III rapids (level 2-3) ?
- on a scale of 1-6, 1 being flat water and 6 being un navigable. class III is introductory guided whitewater. Fun and exciting while not being too threatening.
Payment & Cancelation Policy
- Full Payment is due at time of booking in most cases.
- On one day trips any cancelation more than 24 hours prior to trip will receive a full refund.
- On full-day trips any cancelation more than48 hours prior to trip will receive a full refund.
- Cancelations within the 1-2 window that applies to the trip will only receive 80% of their trip cost back. But hey, thats pretty good!
- Gratuities for the guides and driver are not included in the price of the trip and are customary in our industry. The amount is obviously up to the group and most small group will take care of anything they wish at the end of the trip. However for large/Corporate groups we do ask that a 15% gratuity be included in the final invoice.
No experience or cant swim?
- No problem swimming is not a requirement and for our class II and some class IV trips we do not require and rafting experience. Our guides excel at teaching first timers to safely raft.
Weight Limit?
- Not really but our personal floatation devices (life Jackets) only fit up to a 58" Chest.
How To book
- Call us - We will need; Name, # of adults and kids, phone number, email for confirmation (yours or guests)* and Credit card info (#, Exp. and security code)
- Book any tour online through our website. raftirie.com/book-now
- Call us to set up direct access to our booking system and easily see availability and booking options.
Why recomend I.R.I.E. Rafting Company?
At IRIE Rafting Company, our number one priority is your guests experience in the outdoors! We've been exploring California's beautiful and exciting white water rivers for over 20 years, and know what it takes to make their IRIE whitewater rafting experience the BEST part of their vacation.
For Your Guests...
- Fun, charismatic and professional guides and drivers. All with, at minimum, first aid and CPR certifications. Most guides have higher level medical certifications as well as river rescue training.
- Superb safety record for over 20 years.
- Clean and Comfortable shuttle vehicles. your guest will typically be picked up in a 34 passenger F550 Airport style shuttle bus or 15 passenger van.
- We Strive to provide the best equipment in the industry to help insure your guest are completely satisfied with your recommendation.
- Half-Day and full-Day trips to fit any time schedule or budget.
For You...
- Easy booking. Call for fast internal bookings, book online or we can give you access to book tours directly into our system.
- Free pick ups for your guests gives the trip an all inclusive feeling when booked through a concierge.
- We have worked with some of the top concierges and vacation planners in the area for many years now and know how to accommodate almost any request. Don't hesitate to ask if we can do it...
- Free Rafting. We feel it is important for you to know what you are recommending to your guest and encourage you to come on a trip with us. Bring your co workers or a friend and we will take care of the rest.
RIVER DESCRIPTIONS, Pricing and Information.
Truckee River Half-Day Rafting Trip
Boca-Floriston Section (Lower Truckee Gorge): Class II-III
- $75.00 for adults & $65.00 for youth 14 and under.
- Not the float/rental section out of Tahoe City. More excitement plus a guide in each raft.
- Progressive introductory rapids, great for first timers and families. (Minimum age 5years old)
- The most popular and convenient rafting trip for visitors to the area.
- Two trips daily. Fits most guests schedules. 9:00am and 1:30pm meet times at our office.
- 2 hours on water, 3-3.5 hours round trip with gear up and safety talk.
- Complementary guest Pick-Up available for groups of 4 or more at most Truckee area accommodations. Typically 15-20 min prior to scheduled trip. (some discounts do not apply to Guest who are picked up)
- 4-6 guests per raft.
- Large group, corporate and VIP accommodations and pick-ups available.
- All equipment, Taxes and fees included in price
This half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Lower Gorge of the Truckee River is offered twice daily and is great for families and groups. Trips pass through areas of rich history and amazing scenery as the trip progresses. The Truckee River begins with relaxing Class II boulder gardens and swimming pools and increases in intensity. Half way through the trip, the rapids become larger and closer together until we get to the top of the Floriston Gorge. The river narrows, becomes steeper, and descends its last mile through a series of several Class III and III+ rapids named Jaws Rapid and Bronco Rapid. Hang on!
Truckee River Full-Day Rafting Trip
Bocca to Verdi Section: Class III-IV
- $130.00 for adults & $120.00 for youth 14 and under.
- Another 10 miles of river after normal Half-Day.
- 5 hours on water, 6.5 hours round trip with gear up and safety talk.
- Meet Time 9:00am
- Only available in the Spring during high water run off. Makes for fun class III-IV rapids. (Minimum age fluctuates due to water levels on this stretch)
This full-day whitewater rafting trip on the Lower Gorge of the Truckee expands on our popular half-day trip. After enjoying a morning of rock gardens with fast moving water and beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, you will float past the usual end point at the thrilling Floriston Gorge. Your trip will continue with 10 more miles of Class II through III+ whitewater excitement. After lunch, the action picks ups again with several long Class III and III+ rapids including Bus Stop and notoriously exhilarating bobsled-like rides over diversion dams!
Middle Fork American River Full-Day Rafting Trip
Tunnel Chute Section: Class III-IV
- $139.00 Weekdays & $159.00 on Weekends and Holidays. (All Participants)
- Tuesday Specials Available! $99.00 per person (some restrictions apply)
- Exhilarating Class IV rapids for intermediates and adventurous beginners. (Minimum Age 12)
- 7:00am meet time, 6.5 hours on water including lunch stop. Approx. 10 hours round trip.
- Fresh, organic make your own Deli Sandwich spread with tonnes of meat,cheese, veggie and condiment options
- Auburn Meeting location available. Great for groups traveling between us and the Bay Area.
- Auburn meet time is 8:20am behind Raley's Grocery - 3384 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
- Complementary guest Pick-Up available for groups of 4 or more at most Truckee area accommodations. Typically 15-20 min prior to scheduled trip.
- 4-6 guests per raft.
- All equipment, Taxes and fees included in price
The Middle Fork starts with a bang! Within minutes of jumping in the boat, you encounter several Class III rapids, preparing you for Tunnel Chute, the first Class IV rapid. Your day continues with several Class IV rapids as we raft deep into the wilderness. The middle section of this trip mellows out and allows for swimming and relaxing before dropping into a second set of Class IV rapids to the end of the river. Remote wilderness river scenery and classic California rapids make this trip unforgettable, great food, gear and accommodations make this trip an annual adventure for many families who visit the area frequently.
North Fork American River Full-Day Trip
Chamberlain Falls section: Class IV
- Same basic info as Middle Fork American (Closer to Truckee / only offered in spring)
- $129.00 Weekdays & $149.00 on Weekends and Holidays. (All Participants)
- Tuesday Specials Available! $99.00 per person (some restrictions apply)
- Exhilarating Class IV rapids for intermediates and adventurous beginners. (Minimum Age 12)
- Meet time Varied but typically 9am, 5 hours on water including lunch stop. Approx. 7 hours round trip
The smallest creek of the three forks of the American River, the North Fork of the American River is also the most scenic and thrilling whitewater rafting trip. Tumbling out of the Tahoe basin, this undammed river flows through the Chamberlain Falls Gorge as it descends into the confluence of the Middle Fork of the American River. This day-long spring whitewater rafting trip offers nearly continuous and exciting Class III and Class IV rapids on a wild and scenic river corridor.


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I have some stuff to share, These are some of my blog buddies that are having giveaways on their blogs. Thought I would let you know so you do not miss them. If I missed anyone let me know and I will add you. At this point I am sooooooooooooo far behind. With no hope of catching up. I just might throw in the towel and start in the beginning again. So if missed you I am so so so sorry.
|Gorgeous bead gourd by Nicole!
|Moriah makes Goth tiny tiny!!
Jaz at October Farms http://octoberfarm.blogspot.com/
|This weeks Teddy's Treats Giveaway consists of this milk glass covered compote and three embroidered doilies.
Jaz gives away great food recipes all of the time.


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Though Kanye West was nominated for an impressive eight Grammys this year, he won't be showing up to the 2017 ceremony in Los Angeles. But lest you think there is major drama afoot, mother-in-law Kris Jenner cleared things up during the red carpet pre-show.
"The truth is he's got a big fashion show in New York because it's New York Fashion Week," she said about the rapper and designer, whose Yeezy Season 5 show will take place in the next few days. He's not the only one missing the show, as she noted that "my entire family is back [in New York]… Some of the kids are on their way tomorrow. He's got a lot of work to do. We wish he could be here!"
It's a far cry from the rumors that circulated last month, as TMZ speculated that Kanye was skipping the annual ceremony as a sign of solidarity to Frank Ocean, who chose not to submit the album Blonde for consideration. (Justin Bieber and Drake are reportedly planning to skip this year's Grammys as well.)
The rapper has had a notorious relationship with the Grammys that dates back as recently as 2015 when he called the Recording Academy out for awarding Beck over Beyoncé. He's also tweeted about the Academy more than a few times, but it seems that this is a matter of technicality more than anything else. After all, you can't quite reschedule Fashion Week.
Related: Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour Might Actually Be Coming Back


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Hall of Fame Quarterback Troy Aikman is now a married man. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback announced the marriage on social media on Sunday.
The photo shows Aikman and his new wife Capa Mooty at this weekend's wedding.
The post simply reads "Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. & Mrs. Aikman.
Aikman proposed to Mooty while on vacation in Italy back in June. The wedding was held in Montecito, California.


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sorella wightman. be still my heart what a little angel!
pointing to their new homes, sad to be leaving each other.
tomezze (italian member), peschi and mortenson (mtc teachers), gabriele (italian nonmember) beus, wightman, beutler - christiansen, andersen and mancuso.
beus + stash.
beutler + stash.
pearce + stash.
heuple + stash.
mancuso + stash.
i'm glad to see that these were put to good use.
24th of july fun!
"our classroom - notice the countdown chain on the left."
"anziano christiansen and his favorite phrase."
sister beus and squaw peak.
the ROMANS!
"they wouldn't stand by me!"
pizza, wightman, jones, wortham.
sorella wightman and hermana eyre.
matching shoes (good thing they didn't also wear their matching dresses that day!).
letters from home!
beus chopped off her hair
sooooooo cute!!!


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It's so important to know what you're eating, and product labels are the best place start. We have said many times that everyone should learn to read food labels. Knowing what is in the foods you eat is the only real way to ensure that you're eating healthy.
Food labels can be confusing for many, though. Now there is an easy way for anyone with an iPhone or Android phone to know instantly what is in the foods they're eating. It's the Fooducate app, and it's completely free! It's available both from the iTunes and Google Play stores.
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Healthy Eating: You Have to Read the Label
We have said it many times before in this column, but it bears repeating: In order to eat healthy, you have to know what you're eating, and that means learning to read the label. It's not that hard – really!
There is a wealth of information on the labels of packaged foods, and here's the first tip: It's not on the front of the package! Instead, learn to read the Nutrition Facts panel and the Ingredients list. This is where the really important information is located.
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Co-founder of The Cleveland Pops, Carl Topilow is renowned worldwide for his versatility, whether he's holding a conductor's baton or his trademark red clarinet. This New Year's Eve (December 31, 2013), The Cleveland Pops join forces with Will and Anthony Nunziata to bring you their show "Broadway Nights," featuring some of Broadway's biggest hits with new original orchestrations. This is going to be one celebration you won't want to miss! The Cleveland Pops New Year's concert will play Severance Hall (11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106). Click here for tickets!
For more on Carl and The Cleveland Pops be sure to visit http://www.carltopilow.com and http://www.clevelandpops.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
1. Who or what inspired you to become a conductor/musician? I started playing clarinet when I was nine years old. I really loved it and here I am today. Nobody in my family went into music as a profession and I wasn't expected to either, but it sort of became inevitable because this is what I really wanted to do.
2. Who haven't you worked with that you would like to? I'd love to work with Yo-Yo Ma, Hugh Jackman, and Andrea Boccelli.
3. You co-founded The Cleveland Pops with your wife Shirley. What made you want to take this venture together? Shirley had seen me do these Pops programs and thought I was pretty good at it. The Cleveland Orchestra, which is a world-renowned ensemble, does just a few Pops concerts, so we saw this as an opportunity to fill a void in our community. We've had a lot of support from our board, staff, and community. We've been very fortunate that it has been so successful.
4. What has it been like to see this dream become what it is today? It's a very special environment to have your own orchestra. Everyone's attitude is good, they love playing for the Pops, and Severance Hall is a great venue to host a concert. It's a nice feeling knowing that everybody there is there because they want to be.
5. On December 31, 2013, The Cleveland Pops will be presenting their New Year's Eve concert. What excites you about this upcoming concert? The fact that we are still here is very exciting. It's always a festive evening. I definitely feel it's THE place to be on New Year's Eve. We provide the opportunity to hear a concert in a festive hall, followed by free coffee and dessert while dancing to two bands in two different locations, with a balloon drop at midnight. There is no other celebration like it!
6. Will and Anthony Nunziata are going to be your featured guests as this year's concert. What are you looking forward to most about performing with them? Will and Anthony are terrific performers and wonderful fellas. They have a lot of new arrangements written especially for this evening. We are also doing some selections I've worked on with them in the past, but this concert is their own show, with lots of new material. It's going to be a lot of fun!
7. Since the concert takes place on New Year's Eve, what has been a highlight for you this past year and what are you looking forward to in 2014 with The Cleveland Pops? This past year we had an outstanding season. Our Armed Forces concert was very successful, last year's New Year's Eve concert was terrific, this past February we had Janis Martin, an amazing violinist, pianist singer, and acrobat, we had a Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers show, and jazz trumpet player Byron Stripling. One last highlight of this past season was the introduction of our Cleveland Pops Chorus, who is performing on several concerts this season as well.
This year is very exciting with A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, our St. Patricks Celebration with Broadway's "Phantom" Ciaran Sheehan, To Reach The Unreachable Stars, a special tribute to the 25 NASA Astronauts from Ohio, and then ending the season with the 14th Annual Salute To Our Armed Forces. We kicked off our season with Ballroom With A Twist, featuring popular contestants from Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, and American Idol which was a big success!
8. In addition to conducting, you are also known for your clarinet playing. What do you get from playing the clarinet that you don't get from conducting? It's really exciting to play with a 55/60 piece orchestra. The clarinet is a very versatile instrument, so I get to play a variety of music such as Hollywood music, Klezmer music, Popular tunes, Swing, and Broadway.
9. What can you tell us about your famous red clarinet? Well, it's inspired from the movie The Red Violin. After seeing that movie, I thought, why not a red clarinet? And so there is. Now, additionally, I have a green, white, and blue clarinet. I often mix-n-match pieces of the clarinet to make a red, white, and blue clarinet, an Italian clarinet, which is red, white, and green, a Chanukah clarinet, a Christmas Clarinet, a St. Patrick's Day clarinet, and a Superman clarinet. It's all fun stuff and has become a bit of trademark for myself.
10. You've been the Pops conductor to other orchestra's around the country. What do you enjoy most about conducting these other symphonies? It's always great to be a guest conductor. I get to go in and see a different part of the country. I've been fortunate between my summer festival and teaching at the Cleveland Institute of Music, to conduct these other symphonies because I always run into people I know which is a lot of fun. I get a chance to interact with different musicians and different halls, so it's always a lot fun.
11. Speaking of teaching at the Cleveland Institute of Music, what do you enjoy most about teaching the next generation? When I first got into the profession, I discovered that I really enjoyed conducting college/graduate school-aged students. I worked with a lot of motivated and talented people. I got to rehearse in a different way, I got to teach, which is different than when I conduct a professional orchestra. Whenever I get a note from someone saying how much my teaching meant to them, it really means a lot to me. It's a very rewarding feeling I get inside.
12. What's the best advice you've ever received? Learn how to deal with people and how to participate in healthy compromise. Learn how to find out what's on other people's minds and try to relate to what they are going through. Encourage people and find ways to rally people around to make them feel a sense of team. I like to appeal to people's pride in what they are doing rather than fear tactics. I think it's much more effective to encourage and praise musicians rather than berate them.
13. What have you learned about yourself from being a conductor and musician? I've learned to be organized and play to my strengths, understand my weaknesses, and find out the best way to communicate with people.
14. If you could have any super power, which one would you choose? It would be nice to have a photographic memory and a perfect ear.
15. Is there something you'd like to share about yourself that most people don't know? I have a lot of interests in life, more than just music. I read a lot, a lot of historical fiction. I speak Italian reasonably. I'm functional in Spanish, French, and German. I like spectator sports, and I've run three marathons.
He is a multi-talented virtuoso who equally at home in classical and popular music both as conductor and instrumentalist. Carl's pops performances blend light classical, swing, jazz, Broadway, Dixieland, and Klezmer music, usually finding occasion to include a number on his array of brightly colored clarinets. His unique approach to pops programming includes extensive audience involvement and true showmanship.
Following his long time dream of conducting his own pops orchestra, Carl founded the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. The orchestra, currently in its 17th season, plays to large audiences in Severance Hall and in several other venues throughout Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Pops Orchestra's diverse, innovative and electrifying programs have been critically acclaimed. The orchestra has two CDs, Music to Grow On, an exciting collection of music for children and adults of all ages, and Live at the Pops, a stirring compilation of music taken from live performances, as well as several sampler CDs used for promotions.
Carl is also Conductor and Director of the Orchestral Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He is currently in his 33rd year as conductor of the CIM Orchestras, and is also head of the Masters program in orchestral conducting. Graduates of this program can be found as maestros with several leading orchestras.
Carl recently completed his 36th season as Music Director and Conductor of the National Repertory Orchestra, a summer music festival based in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado. He has assisted in the training of talented young musicians and conductors for positions in symphonic orchestras in the United States and abroad.
In 2008, Carl was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the The Firelands Symphony Orchestra, based in Sandusky, OH, performing 5 masterworks and 1 outdoor pops concert each season. During Topilow's tenure with the orchestra, the number of subscriptions has increased from 56 to 505.
Carl has also served as Principal Pops Conductor for the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra in Ft. Myers, Florida, as well as for the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.
As a guest conductor, Carl has appeared around the world with 110 orchestras, in 36 states in the USA, as well as orchestras in Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland and Venezuela.
In addition to his busy conducting schedule, Carl avidly pursues his passion for performing as clarinetist. He often performs with his brother Arthur, a pianist, and the duo can be heard on three CDs, Come in from the Cold, A View from the Top, and Music of America.
Carl is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, with a degree in clarinet performance and a masters degree in music education. He has held conducting fellowships with the National Orchestral Association with Leon Barzin and the Aspen Music Festival with under Jorge Mester. Carl began his professional career as Exxon Arts Endowment Conductor of the Denver Symphony Orchestra.
Carl's wife Shirley is President and CEO of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Director of the Morgenstern Dance Studio. Daughter Emily is a student at Beachwood High School, and studies the violin through the Cleveland Institute of Music Preparatory Department. Daughter Jenny, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music and Carnegie Mellon University, is a violinist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.


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The Forgetting Spell
By Lauren Myracle
Hi! Have you ever done something you wish you could have undone? Well, Dayra's mom has. She's wished to win first place in a competition that her best friend, Emily, got first place in. So, she won first place and Emily was never seen again. The crazy thing is that Emily was Mama's soon-to-be sister-in-law. And nobody remembered except for Mama.
Dayra goes to school every day like a normal kid. She plays with her friends, she works on her art projects and stuff like that. But on her first day back to school, she meets a new girl. Her name is Tally. Dayra has an angry outburst because they mention her mother and how crazy she was. So, Tally has a bad impression at school. But somehow they end up at the library at the same time. They make up something called "The Missing Daughters Club." It's about daughters who are missing their mothers. Dayra's mother has run away and she doesn't know if she'll ever come back. Tally barely gets to see her mother because she's in a mental hospital. Her mother claims she doesn't remember any of her family.
When Dayra goes home, Natasha acts weird at the dinner table. Then she asks Dayra and Ava to go for a little walk. There, she tells them that their mother is back. Dayra asks when she can see her. Natasha says soon and that she's too nervous to see her right now. She also tells Natasha about her wishing letter that she was supposed to get on the day that she wished her wishes. But she wanted to get it right then and there because her wishing day was in 2 days.
Dayra got her letter but hadn't opened it. She asked Tally to go with her to the coffee shop. They went there together, but Dayra didn't have the guts to read the letter. She went to the bathroom and set it down on the table. When she came back, the letter was gone; Tally was gone, too. She looked everywhere for the letter and couldn't find it. The next day at school, she realized that Tally had stolen her letter. She said she didn't know why she did it, but she did.
Later, Dayra read the letter. She felt happy inside because it had complimented her. Then she got to go visit Mama, but Mama wasn't anything like she expected her to be. Her mom smoked and she wanted her to use one of her wishes on wishing Emily back! But Dayra didn't think that was a good idea so she ran away from her mother back to her house.
Soon, it was her wishing day. For the first impossible wish, she wished to know what really happened to Emily. For her second wish, the wish she could make come true herself, she wished to have nothing to do with Mama. And for her third wish, she wished that her Papa would be happy again.
Will Dayra's wishes come true? Will she ever know who Emily is and where she is? What will Mama's reaction be when she figures out that Dayra wasted her wishes on knowing about Emily and not Emily coming back? As I always say, read the book to find out!
I recommend this book to readers who love adventure and excitement and getting to know two sides of the story. I really loved this book because I had already read the first book and I got to see the way Natasha described her sister and the way Dayra actually was. So, if you are reading this review first, please go ahead and read Wishing Day, because this review will not make sense without the first one.
A few helpful things I like to say about the books I read:
"Run and Get Mom" (how I describe the scariness factor):
There were no real scary parts in the book.
"Yucky-Lovey Stuff" (how I describe the romance factor):
There was a bit of yucky-lovey stuff between somebody, but other than that - Zero. None. Nada. Nil.
I give this book 5 wands.
I loved it just as much as I loved the first one! It was so good! It was a story of how a girl was so different from her mother, how she likes changes but doesn't like them all at the same time, and how she can tackle mysteries with only the clues that she's been given.


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Spain is many things: beach, bullfighting, and flamenco. What many tourists are unaware of is the rich heritage of northern Spain. Asturias in particular. We were looking for a weekend getaway somewhere we hadn't been before. Oviedo, we thought, had the raw nature and mystique we live for.
We did a little research and quickly realized how much Asturias has to offer. We came up with a list of like 20 things to do. Luckily the hotel's team helped us to narrow it down. Bingo! We had a winner.
Llanes: Our Favourite Spot
Llanes came on top of our list of favorite spots in Spain. We just don't know why Game of Thrones hasn't filmed there yet because the landscape is just dreamy. It's raw nature with green lands, agitated seas, rocky mountains and snow on the horizon. So cool!
There are various ways to get there but if you can drive that would be best. The road has stunning sights of hills and snow. A great commencement of our trip!
We took a walk by the sea cliffs and found the company of free-roaming farm animals: horses, ducks and even pigs – So fat these lazy ones!
Be aware that you will need to rent a car if you want to get the most out of this land. Prices in Spain are ridiculous – we rented a Polo for 35€ the whole weekend! We used RentalCars.com to compare prices from different car rental companies.
Hotel in Asturias
If you haven't done so already, check out our previous post about Ayre Hotel, which we recommend.
Book your hotel through this link for a 15€ discount on booking.com
Other cool places to visit
We don't like adding promotional videos but I felt this one truly reflects what you will find in Asturias.
Did you know that 1/3 of Asturias has a protected natural environment? There are 6 biosphere reserves in the area! If I had to recommend only 1, I would ask you to go to Picos de Europa National Park.
Another great option is to visit the fishing villages. There are 19 of them and over 200 small beaches.
Check out the best Hotels in Asturias!!
What I Wore
Hotel Outfit
Pair of earrings: My own Design (Brand Launching Soon)
Striped Top: Euphemio Fernandez
Striped Pants: Euphemio Fernandez
Pair of Shoes: Gucci
Beach Outfit
Dress Coat: BREA
Pair of Shoes: BREA
Village Outfit
Sweater Dress: Euphemio Fernandez
Over the Knee Boots: Zara
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Truth be told, I really like riding my bike. I like it so much that I have spent nearly a cumulative year of my life on cycling holidays, and in the first week of May I had the pleasure of adding one more feather to my cycling cap.
From May 5th to May 10th, local leaders from regions across Ontario's Greenbelt joined the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust on a bike ride of more than 460km. The ride was a chance to beta-test the newest addition to what seems to be quickly blossoming into a cyclist's dream come true. I'm talking about the Greenbelt Route, a signed route that crosses seven regions as it winds it's way around Lake Ontario, from Niagara up to Northumberland.
Watch us ride the Greenbelt Route.
On the ride it kept coming up that the Greenbelt Route has the potential to bring significant new tourism dollars to the regions we traveled through, and that projects in cycle tourism have the potential to drive a whole new market into these communities. And we proved it to be true with our collective desire for butter tarts, and our unquenchable thirst for fine wines and craft beer!
On the very first day I had the chance to ride with Jean François Pronovost of Vélo Québec. He spoke to me about the significant advances in cycling that have been made in since the inception of his organization in our neighbouring province to the east. He touched on some of the real tourism benefits that have come about as a result of La Route Verte, now heralded as a world-class provincial network of long distance cycle routes. Jean François told stories of abandoned rail corridors that have had new life breathed into them, with shuttered train stations flickering back to life with a new energy directed at the active, affluent, and hungry clientele that travels on two wheels. In fact there are real statistics that support these claims. According to Vélo Québec, cycle tourists spend 1.3 times more than other tourists, and they stay longer too!
Making my way up and through the winding countryside, I was awestruck by the hidden beauty of this part of the province. There is much to see in Ontario's Greenbelt, and in terms of a day or weekend cycling trip, the Greenbelt Route is perfectly accessible by bus and train.
As we rode through Ancaster and around Hamilton and Dundas the route took us down and up the Niagara Escarpment, along gorgeous winding roads, and right past the Christie Lake Conservation Area which is home to the 2014 Greenbelt Harvest Picnic. We then climbed out of Dundas to the top of Sydenham Hill and I stopped for a stunning view out over Cootes Paradise and Hamilton Harbour to the distant Niagara shoreline of Lake Ontario.
We crammed a lot of kilometers into that five-day trip, and by the end I was exhausted. With a number of steep climbs and gravel stretches, there were moments when I was gasping for breath! But I can say for certain that I am looking forward to getting out this summer for a day here and a weekend there to experience the Greenbelt Route at my own (slower) pace. The Greenbelt Route includes rail trails, rolling hills, flat sections, and thrilling descents. With more than 460km of terrain, it has something for everyone.
The Mobile Workshop was a fantastic opportunity to share the experience of cycling this brand new route with so many knowledgeable people. I really appreciated having a chance to hear compelling stories from the places we visited along the way, and seeing the real progress that is being made by the regions and municipalities in terms of welcoming cyclists to Ontario and into the Greenbelt.
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New Feature Announcement
By popular request from our foreign cuisine restaurants, our online ordering menus now support international characters.
As one of our restaurant software developers cheerfully commented: Chinese, Turkish or Klingon? No problem, we got your back!
Special message to our existing client restaurants
We value your continued feedback and reiterate that we're always happy to discuss feature requests with you. As a matter of fact, the majority of our special functionalities are the result of close collaboration with our clients to ensure a custom experience specifically catered to restaurant patrons. Thank you for helping us grow into the best free online ordering system for restaurants!


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IBIZA, SPAIN — In the late 1960s, when the rich and famous began flocking to Ibiza, Can Sa Roca made such an impression on Vicente Juan that he vowed he would buy the imposing villa one day.
At the time, Mr. Juan was a teenage bartender, hired to work at glamorous parties by the house's owner at the time, an Anglo-American millionaire. He recalls seeing Ursula Andress and the author Clifford Irving at the house and became friendly with the renowned art forger Elmyr de Hory, a frequent visitor.
"I found it fantastic to see how these multimillionaires lived," Mr. Juan said recently as he strolled around the house's swimming pool. "There was nothing else as impressive or modern as this house on Ibiza at the time."
Set amidst orange, cherry and pomegranate trees, Can Sa Roca sits on a hillside overlooking the town of San Antonio — but far enough away that the beat of the nightclubs' music cannot be heard.
The structure has white stuccoed walls and yellow and terra cotta-colored detailing. A series of arcade galleries have views of San Antonio bay. The town of Ibiza and the island's airport are a 15-minute drive away.
Mr. Juan, a hotel and restaurant owner, achieved his goal in 1987 and bought the nine-bedroom house. Now, however, his family no longer uses the property, so he is selling it through the Lucas Fox real estate agency. Offers are to start at about €6 million, or $7.8 million.
"It was a dream of mine to live in this house, and I'll be sad to sell it," Mr. Juan said.
When he bought the 1,500-square-meter, or 16,000-square-foot, house, he found that the oldest parts had been built in the early 19th century. But he also learned the property had fallen into disrepair since its party days.
"I must have spent nearly €2 million on restoring it over the past two decades," Mr. Juan said.
The roof, in particular, was in poor condition. During repairs, he discovered a small section of the traditional Ibizan roof, which was made by layering twigs, seaweed, fine charcoal and clay, and had it incorporated into the renovations.
During the restoration Mr. Juan also conserved the original exposed beams in the hallway ceiling. They were made of savin juniper, an extremely hard wood, that island builders traditionally chipped, rather than cut, into shape.
An outbuilding that houses a well-preserved olive press now functions as a wine cellar; it still retains the seaweed layer of the original roof. Another outbuilding is used as a kind of guest house, with two bedrooms and en suite bathrooms.
Jason Ham, head of business development at Lucas Fox, said Ibiza's high-end prices had been stable since the end of 2007, the island's top sector coping with the Spanish economic crisis far better than the mainland market.
The island's reputation as an upmarket nightlife destination attracts largely young, affluent buyers, he said. Also, strong rental demand in the island means that while there is a relatively short peak period — known as the "100-day core" — yields are so great that they typically cover annual costs for properties, he added.


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When to Mention Hell in Personal Evangelism
Evangelism requires that we speak with truth. The question is to what degree do we go? Do we go so far as to mention hell in our personal witnessing opportunities?
Scripture tells us much about both our message and our methodology.
First, Jesus Christ spoke more about hell than any other person in the Bible. Even when He did not use the actual word, He did not hesitate to speak of a day of judgment (see Matt. 10:15) or to make harsh warnings (see John 8:44). To mention hell in our evangelistic presentations follows Christ's example.
Second, when Jesus Christ mentioned hell, He did so as a person who had a reputation for being compassionate, not callous. Sinners did not welcome Him into their homes to eat with them because they felt He would give them a good tongue lashing (see Luke 15:2). They did so because they knew regardless of what He said, He cared deeply about them.
Someone once said, "Don't mention hell unless there is a tear in your eye." The literal tear doesn't have to be there, but the tenderness ought to be. The demeanor of Christ forces us to ask, "Do I mention hell because I want the non-Christian to know I am not afraid to speak my mind or because I am so concerned they could end up there?" Is our tone one of compassion or callousness?
Third, John wrote his Gospel to explain how to obtain eternal life (see John 20:31). He did that not by scaring one out of hell with bad news but by inviting one to heaven with good news. Statements like "whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die" (John 11:26) and "I go to prepare a place for you" (John 14:2) permeate the book. Do we emphasize to others where God is inviting them to or what He is keeping them from?
Fourth, Christ spoke in the strongest language about hell to the Sadducees and Pharisees, whose religious arrogance and pride demanded such an approach. To those who recognized their sinfulness, be they religious or non-religious, He offered the hope they needed. He said to the Samaritan woman of John 4, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water" (v. 10).
A scriptural approach to evangelism demands we mention hell when appropriate for the person to whom we are speaking or in the situation and circumstances. In doing so, our attitude is important. The issue is not if we mention hell; it's to whom and how we do so that's important.


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So said Amazon's VP of Echo, Alexa, and app store, Mike George, while announcing an Alexa-enabled LG refrigerator at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Wednesday. Alexa is the voice-enabled AI brain behind Amazon's Echo home assistant device.
The Alexa brain is finding its way into more and more devices as consumers get used to using voice commands for everything from music requests to cooking directions to hailing Uber rides. "We have a rich pipeline of Alexa voice service equipment that will be released over the coming months," George said.
Alexa has already made a big impact at CES this week, points out Geekwire. "Already, LG has announced the Alexa-enabled refrigerator, Lenovo debuted a voice-activated speaker that runs on Alexa, and Dish Network customers will soon be able to pair a Hopper DVR with an Alexa-powered speaker and control it using their voices," writes reporter Nat Levy.


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Look at Shadowman39's instructable. He compiles lifts there. I think you should use the helix lift if you have the parts.
what knex lift should i use to make a ball machine ? Answered
i will be making a ball machine but i dont know what lift to use
i dont know yet
Ring lift still looks veary cool!!
Use one of the more creative ones not the standard chain lift unless you need to go really high. I like to see the ferris wheel, spiral lift and things like that the most because of ther creativeness.


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Consensus Economics, the world's leading economic survey organisation, announced the winners of the 2017 "Forecast Accuracy Awards". With its award, the institute singles out the best forecasts of local GDP growth and inflation. For 2017, Consensus Economics compared the estimates of more than 15 participating institutes. Swiss Life Asset Managers has now been found the most reliable predictor for the second time, after its win in 2015.
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Swiss Life Asset Managers won the IAZI Real Estate Award 2018, "Best Commercial Properties" category, for its third-party asset management portfolio in Switzerland. The real estate portfolios are evaluated according to eight parameters of the IAZI Swiss Property Benchmark®. The IAZI Property Benchmark® is one of the most representative reference values in the Swiss real estate sector and is followed by major investors. The awards are bestowed in eight different categories. All investors who hold a real estate portfolio with a market value of more than CHF 100 million are eligible to take part.
For more on the ceremony see IAZI.
On 24 January 2018, Swiss Life Asset Managers was awarded the German fund prize 2018 for its "Swiss Life Funds (LUX) Harmony (EUR)R" fund in the "Mixed Global Balanced fund" category with a rating of "excellent". The German fund prize was awarded for the 17th time. The three best funds per category receive a distinction. The well-known IVA (Institut für Vermögensaubau) Institute in Munich assesses the management performance on the basis of its own portfolio and risk analysis.
Click on the following link for more information on the awards at Deutscher Fondspreis 2018.


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Mass flow meter manufacturer Fluid Components International (FCI) has established its presence in the Middle East after opening a new joint venture in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The establishment of Fluid Components Saudi Arabia Ltd. is the result of a joint venture with GAS Arabian Services Co., Ltd (GAS), a local leading integrated services provider in the petrochemical, chemical and oil industries.
The partnership has been established to provide enhanced flow instrumentation capabilities and an elevated level of customer care to FCI's clients in Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East.
"This new operation provides localised, full-service capability to all of FCI's customers in Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East"
Dan McQueen, FCI President
The new operation will provide immediate access to FCI engineering and technical support, as well as local spare parts inventory and supply, repair and recalibration services and onsite installations. In addition, the company will offer client product and service training, site dispatching and start-up assistance through its Saudi Arabian operation.
Dan McQueen, President of the California-based enterprise, signified, "This new operation provides localised, full-service capability to all of FCI's customers in Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East. Our goal is to offer world class service and product support to our growing installed customer base in the region."
FCI's flow, level and temperature instruments feature precision thermal technology and are installed in thousands of applications worldwide, namely in the chemical manufacturing, industrial wastewater treatment and petroleum refining sectors.


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First I want to announce that Brides of the West is now available through Amazon. I have lots of work to do to update the links, but you can find it here. Even more exciting!! One of my co-authors has produced a book trailer, which you can see on the sidebar of this blog. Now how cool is that.
As you know, my Mother passed away on Christmas Eve and she and I visited Bath earlier in December. It has taken me a while to go back to my planned blog on that city. Then I decided that since it was a wonderful Mother/Daughter visit and a very happy memory I would continue with the series.
So I hope you will join me as I continue my tour of Jane Austen's Bath.
After the circus, the next place on our itinerary was the Assembly Rooms on Bennett Street, just east of the circus. Designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769. Known as the Upper Rooms they opened in 1771. I was pleased with this picture, because it shows the columned entrance in beautiful bath stone and to the right the outside of "the rooms" themselves. Hallowed halls. Actual rooms where Jane Austen danced. I took some very nice pictures inside too. the first is of the board which shows the layout. Not great quality, but should give you a sense of the organization.
I took a series of pictures of the octagonal card room, just outside the ballroom, but here I show only one. I asked about the chandeliers in the building and they are all originals, except one that had to be replaced, because it fell. I thought this shot, with the chandelier and the balcony above gave a good impression of this room. In this view you can see two window frames, but they are dark. However on each of the sides there are
windows, which do let in daylight, since they have external exposure. And of course you will notice the fireplaces. Essential, to have several for such a large room.
The Assembly Rooms are still used for functions, even though the building is National Trust. I expect it helps with the upkeep. And I should mention that the people looking after it were incredibly friendly and quite happy for me to take all of these pictures.
This picture of the ballroom I took from the web, because it is a lovely professional picture. The columned end of the room would have served a couple of purposes, first the orchestra would have been located on the balcony. Second, the serving rooms were hidden behind the columns on the main floor. My picture is of a peak through that door. Not that I assume that anything behind it is as original, but the space certainly was.
I also took a picture along the side wall and guess what, more fireplaces and more windows. I thought you might like to see it.
Turning back to look at the door through which we entered I discovered yet another balcony. would a young Prince have stood here watching the company? One can only imagine.
I discover that while I have more to show you, I have run out of room for today's blog and so we will have to ramble through more of the Assembly Rooms next time.
Until then, Happy Rambles.


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An Unforgettable Unveiling of La Source
Friday last week was a truly special day, the unveiling of 'La Source: The Berg River from source to sea' at Haut Espoir was a huge success.
Among the many very special guests, Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve was honoured to host the Khoi King, his majesty Goab Khoebaha Calvin Cornelius 111 and the Queen Jeanette.
Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve welcomed the guests to the event, in the warmly lit tasting room at Haut Espoir, introducing the Biosphere and giving the programme of the event.
Councillor du Plessis followed with a speech.
The anticipating crowd was led to the first room of the wine cellar, where they gathered for an emotion-filled ceremony. His majesty giving a heart-felt speech, unveiled the painting, placing emphasis on the importance of the river and the natural environment around it. How our individual choices shape our surroundings.
As the door was opened, presenting the 20-meter-long artwork hanging above the barrels, the guests were completely blown away by the mere size of it. As they settled into the room, and looked closer, they could see the details of animals, people, and plant life from past to present. The biodiversity that it supports. The Khoi King gave thanks in three different interpretations of his 'mother tongue' after which networking and questions about the painting followed.
The unveiling was followed by a musical piece, especially composed for a group of young adults who will be receiving hearing aids through the funds raised from the painting while it travels overseas. This will be one of the many youth projects that the painting will support.
The painting was also available to view over the weekend during the Uncorked Festival. Over 500 people visited.
It will now be going on a journey to Europe, where it will first be displayed at the Annual Dutch Art Fair from the 12th - 14th October, followed by a trip to Luxembourg and more.
Check out the gallery for more photo's of the painting and the event


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With my first two Novels now on sale at Amazon, I thought it was time to start a dialogue with readers, other authors and anyone else who has something to say.
40 thoughts on "Writers Blog"
You can now go straight from the Books page on this website to the Amazon page where you can purchase the book in eBook or Paperback formats.
Changed the header picture six times, but I think we are happy with this one.
I think that the hardest thing about becoming an author of novels is not the having ideas, creating the characters or writing the text, its marketing the book.
Just spent two and a half days creating a new website. Both my wife, Sheilah, and myself are now in need of another holiday. Think we will have to settle for a glass of wine. Take a look its http://www.iandwright.net
This time I hope the blog works.
With my first two Novels now on sale at Amazon, I thought it was time to start a dialogue with readers, other authors and anyone else who has something to say.
My second novel, Murders of Necessity, is now available at Amazon Kindle in eBook form and at Amazon Books as a paperback. Set in the 1960s, this is a story of obsession, danger, and cold-blooded murder.
Starting tomorrow I have a two-day free book promotion. Hope to get two or three reviews. The books title – Murders of Necessity.
One of the best things about publishing with Amazon is that my books are conveniently available in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Any ideas on how to get more reviews would be welcome. I just read that the ratio can be as little as 1 review per 200 books sold. It could take a while at that rate.
Just been accepted as a Goodreads Author. I will be building my Author page tomorrow.
Goodreads page almost set up. And Twitter now working OK
After being told by a member of my family that my computer was the slowest he had ever seen, I decided, reluctantly, that I better get a new one and, guess what, he was right.
Only took a day to get files, shortcuts and logins set up on a new one and it runs like magic! I hate to think how long I have wasted waiting for the old one to do something.
After a month of waiting I got a review from the UK for my new book – Murders of Necessity. I had one from the USA a week ago. Thanks for those, I can't tell you how happy they make me.
I am sure you know that getting reviews for new writers is like panning for gold. You wait and look and wait again, and after a few weeks you find a single nugget and it all seems worthwhile.
Excellent performance from Watford FC against Newcastle on Saturday, but entirely different kettle of fish with Man U tomorrow night. I'd settle for a good performance, but you never know…
Book sales of Murders of Consequences are building well, but still little sign of any reviews. I'm stuck on two.
Do you remember the days when you had to go down to the library, take twenty minutes to figure out the filing system, get in the queue to talk to an assistant because you still couldn't find what you wanted and then be told that it is temporarily unavailable because they were being moved to a different area. Now you can google almost everything in seconds. Ah, the good old days!
Watford not having any luck with referees at the moment. Two good penalty shouts against Spurs and now a very soft sending off against Burnley today. I won't mention the two dodgy offside decisions that went our way.
All the books I have written so far have been set in the 1960's. Most people look upon this decade as one of self-indulgence, drug abuse and excesses of every kind. I prefer to see it as a time when young people rebelled against the establishment which was always so keen to tell the population how they should lead their lives.
A happy and prosperous new year to authors and readers everywhere.
Remembering the 60s: The '60's was also a time of opportunity for working class young people to break through into areas of work that were previously open to the higher layers of society. Young men and women were breaking through in fashion, music, theatre and the arts, and even in everyday business, smart young people were taking the opportunities that were suddenly presenting themselves.
I have just put a new email address address on my website – http://www.iandwright.net
When I say new, it actually has to be around 20-years-old. I had almost forgotten about it. It's the first email address I ever had. Great foresight that I would need it in 2018. email@example.com
My new book, Murders of Misfortune, is due to be published early in March. If you would like a free copy of the ebook and an opportunity to review it, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Still looking for people to review my book – Murders of Necessity
Still on target to get my new book, Murders of Misfortune, published early in March. Just the final proofreading and book cover design to complete.
Spent the day working on Marketing for my book Murders of Necessity and the soon to be launched new book Murders of Misfortune. It's just like being back at work again, as if fifty years of Marketing, PR and Copywriting wasn't enough.
When the snow falls its time to get a good book to read.
On Saturday, March 3rd, for one day only, you can download my book Murders of Necessity in eBook format free of charge.
Go to Amazon Books and search for Murders of Necessity to get your free copy.
Many thanks to those people who take the time to leave book reviews. These are the real book lovers and without them, other readers and writers would a have very difficult time.
At last, my new book Murders of Misfortune is published and available on Amazon Kindle. If you would like to review the book, just contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I will arrange for you to receive a copy of the book for you to review.
Free book promotion: There is a book promotion for my new novel Murders of Misfortune on Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April. Search for it on Amazon Kindle and download the book free of charge. Get it, read it and, if you enjoy it, why not leave a review?
My new book, Murders of Misfortune, has investigative journalists Emily and Steve Moon driving down to St Tropez in a little red Triumph Spitfire. The inspiration for this was a journey that Sheilah and I made when we drove down to the South of France during the 1960's, which is when my book is set. For us it was an exciting adventure; plotting the journey, navigating the route and finding hotels on the way.
What a reviewer said about Murders of Misfortune, my latest book.
"Excellent read I was gripped from the first page, can`t wait for the next one, surely should be on the best sellers list."
This coming Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th you can get an ebook copy of my second book 'Murders of Necessity' free of charge. I would love you to get the book and then and then let me know if you liked it by leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads (or both).
This is what a reader said about the book:
"A very good read. There is something happening on every page, I really got caught up with the story and, at times, had a job to put the book down." Veronica Clark.
There is nothing like the feeling you get when an unexpected new book review arrives on your book page on Amazon.
Most of my adult working life was spent writing copy to sell other peoples products and services. Now I have to spend more time than I would like writing copy to sell my books. Why is it so much more difficult to write about other people, than it is to write about myself?
Had a problem with a bit of malware infection that had crept onto my website and people trying to locate it on a tablet were being re-directed to a very adult website. Thanks to the good people at GoDaddy all the nasties have been cleaned out and everything is as it should be.
Does anyone remember Jackie magazine? It was a D. C. Thompson publication for teenage girls and it was the first magazine to publish my short stories. Over the next few years, I had many published, but I only have a few that are in good enough condition to photograph. I was also asked to write strip cartoons for Jackie. I wrote the script and storyline, and their team of great illustrators brought them to life. Then other things in life took over and it was only last year that I began to write novels. My fourth mystery thriller book is due to be published towards the end of August. To see pictures of the artwork go to my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/iand.wright.7564
I am having a free book day this Saturday (11th August) for my novel Murders of Necessity. If you like it, why not leave a review.


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What a Monday
I was so blessed: friends took it upon themselves to celebrate my birthday by whisking me off to Indian Hot Springs. It is a beautiful drive through the mountains, into tunnels...Signs warn us to look out for mountain goats (or is it Dall sheep?)
The water in the caves was so hot that we could not soak for very long. But the heat of the air itself was cleansing and relaxing like sauna---We had a fish lunch in town before heading home. The day felt like a mini-shabbos; a real gift.
The second half was catching up: email, news, petitions, the daily calls to congressmen. Worry and prayer.
Then, to cap the day, an excursion to Trader Joe's in search of kosher chicken for chicken soup; a friend is ill.
I can feel how I need to streamline the worry/petition/calls part of the day so as to open up time to do anything else at all. I am homing in on how to use that time most effectively. What I have sacrificed, so far, is walking every day and peace of mind; and that cannot continue.
Meanwhile---praying for our country and our world.
And remembering that Zalman assures us that there is still a G-d in the world. I believe him.
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A Fort Macleod gun enthusiast suspects he was targeted by thieves who made off with five of his guns and torched his home on the weekend. "They targeted me. They know me, but I don't know who it is," said homeowner Rod Burton, who keeps his collection of more than a dozen weapons secured in a special gun room in his basement. "They went after my pistol, and (now) it's out there," he said, adding four of his rifles are also missing. "I made (the gun room) fire retardant. They lit a fire and it wouldn't burn," said Burton, a local gun club member and avid target shooter. According to Burton, thieves forced their way into his home between midnight and 2 a.m. Saturday while he was out of town, broke into his locked gun room and then tried to set the room on fire. Later the same day, between 5-6 p.m., it's suspected someone threw what may have been a molotov cocktail through his kitchen window, setting the house on fire. Burton suspects the thieves ransacked the rest of the house on their first visit in an attempt to hide the fact they were really after his guns and later torched the house to destroy any fingerprints or other evidence they may have left behind. Fort Macleod RCMP, meanwhile, are staying tight-lipped about their investigation other than to confirm there was a suspicious fire at the home, located along a busy one-way street in the downtown area. Const. Stephen Hynes wouldn't confirm Burton's allegation about the stolen guns and described talk of a molotov cocktail as the cause of the second fire as "speculation", at this point. RCMP and firefighters were dispatched to the home just before 2 a.m. Saturday. Had the rest of the gun collection not been locked up, Burton said, those responsible may have gotten away with more weapons. He was vacationing in Winnipeg when a friend called early Saturday morning to alert him about the first break-in. It wasn't until he arrived back home just after midnight Sunday that he learned his home had been targeted a second time. So far, he said, RCMP have told him little about their investigation. "They're keeping me right out of it — probably a good thing," he said, adding if he knew the culprits' identities, he might have been tempted to take matters into his own hands. "It was stupid (of them) to take on someone who knows how to shoot," he said. "If I knew who they were, I'd probably be in jail (by now)." Burton estimates the damage to his kitchen and basement at as much as $60,000.
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Lethbridge Herald, August 4, 2009, House torched, guns stolen
Posted by cgccanada on August 6, 2009
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