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Our Investment Mission is to prudently preserve and grow our capital in order to make grants, now and in the future.
Our investment goals are to:
We aim to achieve a real return after investment and operating expenses (and tax, if any) of at least 3.75% per annum over rolling ten year periods.
We believe a set of well-founded investment beliefs provides a sound foundation for investment success. In particular we believe:
Reflecting our investment beliefs, the Foundation is a long-term investor. We use an independent Investment Consultant, Mercer to assist in the design of the investment strategy and the selection of Investment Managers.
We aim for an investment strategy that includes a diverse set of investment assets. We believe the investment structure should not be so complex as to introduce unnecessary costs. We prefer sector specialist Investment Managers. Manager-of-manager strategies are considered a useful means of implementation. Active management is favoured, but if considered appropriate, passive management may be used in some cases.
We're committed to integrating consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into our investment decision making process and developing guidelines to integrate ESG considerations across different types of investments.
As a long-term investor, emphasis will be given to monitoring our investment strategy and investment managers over the medium-to-long term, although short-term monitoring also has a role to play at times.
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We believe efforts to mitigate environmental degradation, address social issues and promote healthy communities should be incorporated as part of business and investment decision making. We believe management, directors, employees and investors should consider these issues in the pursuit of financial objectives.
We believe in light of the social, environmental and economic challenges of our time, fiduciary responsibility in the coming decades will dictate the integration of prudent financial management practices with principles of environmental stewardship, concern for community, and corporate accountability to shareholders and stakeholders alike.
We believe foundations have a particular role to play in this process, seeing their mission not only in terms of the uses of income to fund programs, but also in terms of the ends toward which endowment assets are managed. Wealso believe the Foundation creates substantial social benefit through its grants and related philanthropic activities. We consider it is essential to harmonise philanthropic mission and endowment management.
We seek to avoid excessive volatility in returns, both within years and between years. Accordingly, investment decisions aim to limit the downside risk of the Fund by diversification across investment sectors and local and global economies. We've assessed our investment risk profile as medium, as follows:
The Trustees have agreed a target allocation of 55% to growth type assets is appropriate for the long-term target SAA, balancing the need to earn income to meet desired distribution levels and operational expenses with a desire to preserve and grow capital over time.
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In our fiduciary role we believe environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues materially affect the performance of investment portfolios and in support of these beliefs the Foundation is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). The UNPRI embodies an internationally accepted framework for investors to manage ESG issues in a manner consistent with improving long-term investment returns. By becoming a signatory, we will, over time, apply the following principles:
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In addition, we believe taking a sustainable investment view is more likely to create and preserve long term investment capital. Taken together, our purpose, vision and investment beliefs form the basis for our Responsible Investment Exclusions Policy.
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We have determined the following products should be excluded on this basis - companies manufacturing cluster munitions, nuclear explosive devices, tobacco or civilian automatic and semi-automatic firearms, magazines, and parts that can be used to assemble prohibited firearms. We may consider additional products or services for exclusion in future against this policy framework.
Our investment strategy contemplates an asset allocation which is likely to generate returns that demonstrate volatility over the short term. In contrast we expect distribution requirements to remain relatively over time. In order to account for investment risk or volatility, the assets of the Foundation are to be invested in such a manner as to achieve over the medium term a level of return in order to meet:
Fluctuations in investment returns directly impact the level of income available for distribution, and also the Real Capital Base and hence the ability to grow distributions over time.
The Capital Base of the Foundation was set at $371.422 million as at 31 December 1996. In February 2013 a Special Fund of $25 million was established as a response to the Canterbury Earthquakes. This reduced the Capital Base by $17.615 million to $353.807million.
The Trustees have a desire to maintain the Capital Base in real terms and the Inflation Reserve is the amount required to achieve that. Together the Capital Base and Inflation Reserve amounts represent the Real Capital Base.
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The Inflation Reserve shall be increased by an amount equal to the sum of the Capital Base plus the Inflation Reserve multiplied by the annual percentage change in the CPI. This ensures the Real Capital Base retains its purchasing power over time. If income is insufficient to make this adjustment, the Accumulated Income Reserve should be reduced accordingly.
Each year, any excess income, after distributions and the adjustment to the Real Capital Base, shall be credited to the Accumulated Income Reserve. This Reserve will help offset income fluctuations in future periods. In particular, this reserve can be used to meet distribution requirements during years with low or negative investment returns.
There is no fixed target for the value of the Accumulated Income Reserve, but in the normal course of events, a balance between two and four year's annual spend (grants plus operational expenses) is thought to provide sufficient comfort to the Board that it will be able to maintain its Grants policy through a full investment cycle.
The Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO) prepared by the Trustees of Rātā Foundation sets out the objectives, policies and beliefs governing decisions about investments in relation to the Foundation's assets.
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- It all starts with an empty, square vase. The Flowerman donated these vases to us and we couldn't be more appreciative! The vases we used were 5×5 but feel free to make them as big (or small) as you'd like.
- Fill the vase halfway with peanuts. These can be found at your local Sam's Club or Walmart.
- Cut a portion of turf into a square to fit your vase. While you may be able to buy turf at Home Depot, we purchased ours from a past bride and groom! They used the display (pictured below) for their escort cards arrangement. We love staying connected with The Center's previous brides and grooms and buying this turf from them was a great way to catch up. Thanks, Alex and Tom!
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I think I have finally figured out what it is that ultimately gets someone labelled a "soft-antinomian" today. It is the assertion that one cannot fulfill the Law of God perfectly and completely. This is the teaching that is so offensive that it must be denigrated and derided.
Unfortunately, it's the truth.
You're not going to be perfect in this life. You will remain sinful as long as you are in the sinful flesh. And everything you do will be tainted and tinged and flawed. Even your righteous deeds as filthy rags. And you will never be able to address God as one who is unlike all these other people - you will always be the sinner who needs mercy... which is okay because Jesus comes to the sinners and washes, cleans, forgives, and raises them.
But here is where the complaint about obedience comes in. Since we are now in Christ, shouldn't we obey? Of course we should. In fact, we are bound to bring forth good works - God will work His good through you. Yet, we still in this life remain unprofitable servants. (AC 6) This is not a matter of perfection.
And this is where the matters hinge. Some people are afraid that if we don't assert that we CAN, that means that we won't even TRY when it comes to the realm of good works. This is because these folks do not understand warfare.
We are engaged in spiritual warfare. We are engaged in a battle against ourselves, the world, and Satan. And it's a doozy - with might of ours could naught be done. This is why we need Christ to be our champion, to win for us salvation.
Day by day, as we live in this warfare, we will come up across things against which we will lose - but in warfare that doesn't mean you stop. It means you fight all the more desperately. Consider an image: Let us say that five armed men break into my house attempting to murder my wife and family. I would not be able to stop them - I could not do so. The command to protect my family given to me by God in my vocation as father and husband would be impossible to do... but I'd sure try. And I'd try hard. And I'd fail hard.
We are fighting a constant battle against sin and death in our own lives, and we are going to go down hard. We are going to die. Our strength will fail. That's just the way it is.
"But what of Christ and His strength! Don't we get His victory?" Yes, it is ours now, but now only dimly as though a mirror. It is only later, at that happy then that we will see it face to face. Strangely, when my attacks failed and one of my home invaders ended my life, that would be when I'd see the Victory of Christ - not in my earthly victory, but in the life of the world to come, where my wife and children would be safe as well. Doesn't mean I'd fight less here and now - but Christ's good for me far surpasses even my failed. For all the saints, who from their labors rest!
Too often we want to make Jesus a tool for life here rather than life itself, and life everlasting with Him. We want to live by possible theory tossed out by Jules in Pulp Fiction - that we are just in an evil world and Mr. 9mm is the Shepherd protecting our righteous backside -- where Jesus is a tool that we in our righteousness use for our own benefit.
That's not the truth. We are sinners, we are tyranny, but we do try hard to be the Shepherd.
And we fail. Often. Never going to come a service where I won't need the confession and absolution before the service -- well, at least until I'm at the eternal service.
And that's okay. That's actually for my good. God's Word will show me my sin and then show me my Savior, and rather than fretting over what I can and can't do, my failures and my so-called success, I learn to live in what He has done for me and what He will bring me to.
We have victory now - but we will experience it and see it and know it in full only in the Last Day. Let no one rob you of that hope my tricking you into expecting perfect obedience now!


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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Between the slices....
Ah, reality. The mundane. The quotidian. Whatever you want to call it, I've hit the blogging version of what my friends and I used to call The Twenty Minute Lull. It's the point in a conversation when anything interesting stops, and everyone wonders if it will ever start again. My daily comings and goings (none of which would interest 99.9 percent of you), combined with some personal surprises, have kept me from writing. And yes, I know, nothing should keep me from writing. I'm aware of that, so shut your pie hole (this last imperative applies only to certain readers, and you know who you are).
As you can tell from the date/time stamp, I'm enjoying my usual exciting Saturday night. Here's what's on my mind.
I used to laugh at those popular culture labels…that is until I found one stuck on my shirt: The Sandwich Generation. Perhaps the term would have been more precise if it had been coined thusly: The Shit Sandwich Generation.
Without revealing too much personal (i.e. boring) detail, I'm slap in between the slices and I feel like excrement. My mother, who is 85, has been holding her own against the inoperable Stage IV cancer that was discovered, by fluke, in her otherwise healthy body exactly a year ago. She was given three months with no treatment, maybe as much as a year with palliative chemo – that is, if she responded. She did. I hope every day that my genetic lottery card will reveal such vigor when I get around to scratching it off in old age.
But in a Groundhog Day flashback, at yesterday's oncologist appointment – the one I was hoping would ease both of our minds so that I could hit the road to Oregon this Wednesday and she could hit the skies to California for her usual summer visit in July – we did not get the best of news.
That's one slice of bread.
The other? My seven-year-old child, brimming with life, who missed the summer in Oregon last year as a result of the diagnosis, has been counting on this summer's trip for 365 days, and who may very well miss it again this year.
What's in the middle of the sandwich? Me, feeling alternatively altruistic and selfish, wondering where my obligations lie. Mother or child? Behind or ahead? And dare the poop consider her own needs?
What I wouldn't give for a crystal ball. I suspect many of you are in the same boat.
Of course, the obligations toward Mother can easily be read as obligations toward Child, as well. Last year, when my mother apologized for our change of plans, I told her not to be silly. I told her that, in a way, she was giving her grandchild a gift through her illness. I very much remember the deaths of the two grandparents who died in my early childhood. I remember sitting in hospital waiting rooms. I remember seeing old people in extremis. Both of my grandmothers lived with us, at different times (I even shared a room with one for a while), and I saw what it was like to be old. I remember families coming together. I remember figuring out that life goes on, and that death need not be scary.
Now, many of my child's friends' grandparents live far away. If they live nearby, their aging has been managed and ameliorated, disinfected. Ill grandparents seldom come to live in a child's home. Illness happens behind closed doors, ones behind which children are not welcome, usually in big scary hospitals where no one would dream of taking a child.
If we could manage to normalize death and illness, I told my mother, we would be giving my child an advantage her peers would not have. We could give her an idea of humanity writ large. And this indeed came to pass to a degree, but not with the drama I'd anticipated. We've been very matter-of-fact about everything. For one thing, my mother never spent a day in bed, not even during the worst of chemo. When she began to lose her hair, for another, my child and I took her to have the remaining patchy strands shaved off. It was a surprisingly upbeat event. We made what could have been traumatic commonplace.
My mother would be the first to tell you that she has had a long and wonderful life; she does not want to disrupt mine. If I am brutally honest, I don't want my life disrupted. I could head west and fly home if things take a turn for the True Worse.
But that does not seem like the right thing to do.
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Spending the entire match feeding my lane on purpose, and making it look like he's solo queue'd but really has 2 friends who apparently "agreed to troll me" the entire match by inting/griefing, and then using hate speech.. "downsy, retard/retarded, %%%%, idiot, dipshit, troll, shitter, shithead" "as worthless in life as i am in game" and nonstop telling eachother and the enemy team to report me, instigating more trolling and flaming towards me from the other players and enemy team, and then saying this afterwards.. https://img0.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/26889/268899405d59f9b885b5676c8d322b37800321c8.png i reported him and his premade.. never got one instant feedback report, and once he added me he told me he doesnt even have a chat restrict. what the actual fuck kind of penalty system is this
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Earlier in the year I was lucky enough to be given the Versatile Blogger Award by Carol Anne at RockSalt. Now more recently, another award has come my way, this time from Elisabeth from Everyday Yummy. You can see her original post here. Thank you very much, Elisabeth. I hadn't even realised you read my blog, so it was a lovely boost! I'm glad you got all offal inspired – have you cooked those hearts yet?
The Rules of the Liebster Award:
- Link back to the person who gave it to you and thank them.
- Post the award to your blog.
- Give the award to five bloggers with less than 200 followers who you appreciate and value (please do not be offended by this, I don't think you have less than 200 followers I am sending on some blog love because I think your blog is great!)
- Let your award winners know!
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I think everyone should follow PlateBritain – a blog chronicling a year spent only eating foods made and grown in the UK. We all need to think more sustainably and steps like these all help us retain focus. Go check! He just cured his own bacon!
My friend Rosie is doing a programme of music through twitter called Really Slow Radio. Follow her on twitter and have a listen. We all need more music in our lives …
Another friend (who I did my MA with) writes Ben's Adventures In Wine-making and has had it published! An example for everyone. He records the drinking of each bottle too. I don't make any wine, but with every post he writes I always want to. Delicious!
Katie makes beautiful embroidery into jewellery and I am currently saving up for one of her lovely MotherEagle pieces. If you like owls or mystery or fairytales, there'll be something there for you!I'm always learning about folklore from her blog.
Last, but not least, a new internet friend, Lisa who has a baking blog at Sweet2Eat. Her recipes are great and she was my foodie penpal for July, so must be a good egg! Have a peek!
Thanks for all the support from everyone too … it's very kind of people to read about what I'm doing *blushes*
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"My dream for the City of Chicago is a place where everyone feels like they can reach their dreams, build a life, and be part of a community. I've seen the power and energy of our young people through Chicago Scholars, and I hope to continue to support their growth and passion."
Undergraduate Degree: Aquinas College, '05
Fun fact: I do bedside magic for hospitalized young people through an organization called Open Heart Magic. As a volunteer magician, we do magic and teach hospitalized young people how to do magic tricks on their own.
Kyle is Senior Counsel at Salvatore Prescott & Porter, PLLC, where he works on a range of legal issues. From complex internal investigations to cutting-edge impact litigation on behalf of transgender students, Kyle provides passionate advocacy and thoughtful client service. Indeed, his dedication to those in need and commitment to the community have earned him recognition and awards for public service.
Before joining Salvatore Prescott & Porter, PLLC, Kyle worked at Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. There, he served the LGBT community and people living with HIV as counsel in federal and state courts on issues including: marriage equality, workplace discrimination, access to health care, rights of same-sex parents, conditions of confinement for incarcerated people, and housing discrimination for older adults. Kyle began his career at Jenner & Block LLP, where he focused on complex commercial litigation and class actions and managed a diverse pro bono docket.
Kyle graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, where he served as Executive Editor of the Michigan Journal of Race & Law. He earned his bachelor's degree cum laude in Communication from Aquinas College.
Kyle has been a mentor with Chicago Scholars since 2014. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Open Heart Magic and on the Alumni Network Leadership Council for the Public Interest Law Initiative.


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For the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics study, researchers in Denmark and Finland followed 6,689 patients diagnosed with UC or CD before 18 years of age. Over a median follow-up of 9.6 years (when patients had a median age of 22.3 years), 72 patients developed cancer and 65 died. Most cancers were in the small or large intestine, but there were also cases of lymphomas and skin melanomas.
Patients diagnosed with UC during childhood had a 2.5-times higher risk of developing cancer and a 3.7-times higher risk of dying during follow-up compared with the general population. For CD, the risk was 2.6-times higher for cancer and 2.2-times higher for death compared with the general population. The main causes of death were cancer, suicide, and infections.
The findings stress the importance of cancer surveillance for young patients with UC or CD. Also, the increased risk of suicide found in the study points to the need to assess patients' mental health.
Source: Wiley
Full bibliographic information
The incidence of cancer and mortality in paediatric onset inflammatory bowel disease in Denmark and Finland during a 23-year period: a population-based study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2019; 00: 1– 7.


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Shoes Cabinet Organizer for Your Shoes Collection
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Shoes are an important fashion element. There are so many models of shoes that we can meet various types and brands. Sports shoes, casual shoes, work shoes and party shoes are types of shoes that we often use. According to the history of shoes has been around since the development of human culture. The importance of protecting the feet from being injured is the original concept shoe usage. In the early development of the shoe is made of woven grasses and animal skins were tied to the legs. Shape of the shoe while it's still very simple and is only intended to protect the feet. In today's modern era of shoes has become one of the important fashion elements. Commonly we have more than 2 pairs of shoes. Especially for women have more than 5 pairs of shoes. They are need a special storage for their collection. Shoes Cabinet Organizer is a must-have furniture by shoe enthusiast.
Shoes Cabinet Organizer has a lot of models and sizes. Kind a modern Shoes Cabinet Organizer classic and antique Shoes Cabinet Organizer are the models that we can easily . Each model has a various forms and size. Combine your Shoes Cabinet Organizer with the concept of our home decorating. Choose Shoes Cabinet Organizer that suit of our needs. Do not select Cabinet Organizer Shoes that are too big for the room because it will take your room space and adjust the amount of your shoe collection. Shoes Cabinet Organizer is made of solid wood with a wide range of color variations. Adjust the color space of your home. Shoes Cabinet Organizer usually consists of a variety of shelves and drawers as a place to store shoes and other items. With such a various model you will get more storage space that can accommodate your shoe collection. With a variety of attractive designs that will be providing lots of options for you. Shoes are an important asset, with caring well and good storage will give a satisfaction to you.


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We want to be your 'go-to' resource in Cumberland, Cole, Effingham and Shelby Counties. At Heartland, we care about you, your family and your future. We offer long-term skilled care, respite and hospice stays, as well as vibrant independent senior living, and GracePoint Short-Term Rehab. Our experienced staff focuses on your specific needs while providing the dignity and understanding you deserve.
With a regional reputation for the highest quality of nursing care, Heartland Christian Village provides senior living and cost-effective healthcare options in a compassionate and home-like environment. As a faith-based not-for-profit, our aim is helping seniors of all ages maintain the best independence possible and encouraging their physical as well as spiritual well being.
We take pride in being recognized by U.S. News and World Report for our skilled nursing care and we are as one of the best nursing homes in the state of Illinois. Count on Heartland Christian Village to help you or your loved ones to live and age better. When it makes sense—we are there for you.
For more information about Heartland Christian Village, please fill out the contact form above or call us. We are here to help!
Dr.Greg Deters has been a practicing physician for almost 28 years. He graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. He has been our medical director since 2011. We would like to take a moment to let him know how much we appreciate all he does for our community, our residents as well as, the other numerous organizations he serves with a smile.
Dr. Deters is one of the most sincere, happy and caring individuals you will ever meet. When he's not racing effortlessly from one commitment to the next, he enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife Debbie, going to Cardinal's games, soaking up sun at the beach and attending dog shows to watch their Maltese, Pixie, advance in several events.
There are so many more wonderful things we could share about Dr. Deters. He is truly a great asset to our ministry and is a wonderful human being. He is one of the main reasons Heartland Christian Village is a great place to live and work. Thanks again Dr. Deters for all you do for Heartland Christian Village.
This is a wonderful place when you must take a loved one to be cared for. God rich, spirit strong, Jesus based home for those needing care. The staff is beyond wonderful and 4 years after Granny's passing, I still have friendships with several staff members who always ask how we're doing! You just don't have that now a days in business!
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Trick or Treating at the Legacy Center (Best picture I have in her costume)
Lillie painted her own pumpkin (Lets just say I was gone that night)
Better watch out for those six-year old taggers out there (If this should happen to you, alcohol does wonders to get it off)
Shopping with Daddy
Trip to Pumpkinland
Happy 30th Birthday Josh!
Lillie's first trip to the Zoo!
Utah State Fair
Lillie loved, loved the animals and she was trying to get in their fences.
Hated the carousel!
Hiking to Battle Creek Falls
Family Pictures
Utah County Fair


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Toyota Tacoma Seat Belts problems and reviews: 1.
Are you driving a 2018 Toyota TACOMA, or planning to buy one? Review reported Seat Belts problems and defects.
Seat Belts Toyota 2018
Pflugerville, TX
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toyota Has An Issue Where There Service Technitians, Dealers And Customer Service Representatives Cannot Tell The Difference Between Nhtsa Mandated seat Belt Indicators And Optional Indicators. I Have Reported An Issue Where The seat Will Not Slide Correctly And That The seat Belt Sensor And Optional Alert System Seems To Be Malfunctioning. The Optional seat Belt Indicator Malfunctions And Causes A Prolonged Audio Distraction To The Driver That Interferes With The Roll That Other Safety Features Such As Reverse Sensors, Etc. Cannot Be Distinguished. toyota Allows The Dealer To Turn Off The Distracting Optional Chimes, But The Discretion Is Left To The Dealer And Not The Driver Which Poses Risk To Pedestrians, Drivers And Passengers. The Major Problem Is That The Failure To Understand The Difference Between The Mandatory Alert System And The Optional Alert System Means That Dealers Are Ignoring Customer Requests To Mute The Optional Alarm Increasing The Risk Of Distraction To An Unacceptable Level.
Mileage was 150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3TMCZ5AN1JM. TOYOTA TACOMA 2018 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
Oct 03, 2018
2018 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints, up-to-date recall information and reviews. If you are researching a used Toyota Tacoma, driving a 2018 Toyota Tacoma, or if you are planning to purchase one, review owner-reported Seat Belts problems and defects.


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Company has multiple contacts associated with it.
Creating a Company
The Company details can be entered in theCompany Module.
Steps to create Company records manually
- In Company tab, click on AddCompany link
- In the Create view, fill in the Company details
- Click AddCompany Button
Importing Contacts
CandidATS supports importing Companies from .csv files. It saves lots of time and efforts to import thousands of records instantly.
Steps to import contacts
- In Settings tab, click on Administration link
- In the Administration screen, click the Data Import link
- ClickCompany radio button and click Next
- Choose the CSV file and click Next
- The import screen will have 3 sections
- Warning! – Shows the precausion needed while importing
- Import Data – shows the import file format and the module name
- Map Data – you can take decision while importing contacts
- The list of fields from CSV and corresponding contact module fields mapped each other. You have the option of changing the fields. You can choose not to import any specific field. And you have the option of creating a specific field as extra field
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Thormeyer, Darcel Post Wins at Santa Clara Pro Swim Series/
-from Swimming Canada
Markus Thormeyer (HPC-Vancouver) won the 50-m freestyle and 50-m backstroke shootout races on Sunday to conclude the fifth stop on the Pro Swim series circuit, while Sarah Darcel (HPC-Victoria) who is currently training at Cal-Berkeley, also posted a win in one of the novelty events at the Santa Clara event.
The 50-m shootout races were held in playoff style format with the top-four from the eight- swimmer finalists race advancing to the semis and the top-two to the final.
In the men's 50-m freestyle, Thormeyer defeated Tate Jackson of the U.S. in the final two clocking 22.97 to 23.13 for Jackson. Oleksandr Loginov of Toronto reached the semifinal and was fourth in 24.33.
In the men's 50-m backstroke, Thormeyer and Ryosuke Irie of Japan tied in the final as both clocked 25.68. Javier Acevedo of Ajax, Ont., was fourth in the semi in 25.67.
Darcel placed first in the women's 200-m mystery medley (where each athlete is assigned a random, non-official order of the four strokes) in 2:16.92. Kim Williams of the U.S. was second in 2:19.51 and Hermosillo Gonzales of Mexico third in 2:19.93.
Penny Oleksiak, moving on from her performances at the Mel Zajac meet in Vancouver the previous weekend, earned her victory in the women's 50-m butterfly shootout clocking 26.06 to 26.32 for Farida Osman of Egypt.
Third places finishes were earned by world champion Kylie Masse of Windsor, Ont., in the 50-m backstroke and Alexandre Perreault of Ottawa in the men's 50-m butterfly.
Kennedy Goss of Toronto was fourth in the 400-m freestyle in 4:13.96 and Acevedo fourth in the 200-m mystery medley.
On Saturday, Masse was second in the 100-m backstroke and Oleksiak third in the 100-m freestyle.


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Our History
Established in 2001, Guangzhou Jiangchuan Printing Equipment Co.,Ltd. has been the leader in China in heat press technology. Jiangchuan is a professional manufacturer engaged in the research, development, production, sale and service of flatbed & roller heat transfer press equipment, dryer ,fusing machine and embossing machine.
We are STAR company since the trust of our customers. Located in Guangzhou city, our factory makes the final assembly, quality control and testing for our machines is performed here to ensure we meet the standard... [Details]


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Bitchin' News (01/20)
- Philanderers beware: spouses caught cheating in Michigan could end up spending the rest of their life in prison. -Life? As much as I DETEST cheating, isn't that a bit too much? I suggest we should just castrate the cheating bastard and feed him his rotting balls; more effective and satisfying, if I may say so myself!
- Hillary Clinton launches White House bid: "I'm in." Sen. Hillary Clinton jumped into the fray as a 2008 presidential candidate with the words "I'm in" posted on her web site. "And I'm in to win." -I must admit I don't follow American politics (my country has enough of jackasses to put up with), but mi Trollop lurves this woman—only a bit less than her very fuckable hubby.
- Three of Bush's quotes, led by his "I'm the Decider" remark in April, head 2006's most notable quotations compiled by Fred R. Shapiro, editor of the Yale Book of Quotations. The "decider" quote was also named "Bushism" of the year by the Global Language Monitor, which issues a list of best George Bush quotes each year. The monitor's Paul JJ Payack said no. 2 on that list was "I use The Google." -Er, The Decider uses The Google? *confused*
- Oprah's Book Club is back! A new Oprah Winfrey book club pick, her first in more than a year, will be revealed next week. -As much as I respect Her Almighty O, some of her book choices are questionable to me. Well, they're too fucking depressing, for fuck's sakes! But hey, whoever the lucky author of the book is, muy congrats; he/she will be a gazillionaire. O's fans will buy/read "Mein Kampf" if she declares it her next book club pick LOL.
- The season-opening episodes of American Idol are notorious for their auditions by untalented performers and the catty comments of the judges, particularly Simon Cowell, whose one-liners have been known to deflate the most confident of hopefuls. "Your dancing is terrible, the singing was horrendous, and you look like one of those creatures that live in the jungle with those massive eyes," Mr. Cowell added. "What are they called? Bush baby." -I gasped when I heard the "bush baby" bit (it was uncalled for) and then... I laughed my ass off. LOL What? Oh, tell me you didn't laugh! Honestly... Liar, liar, pants on fire... :P
- Gray area: How will Grey's Anatomy fix the damage? -After Isaiah Washington repeatedly lied, he finally issued an apology for referring to his gay costar T.R. Knight as a "little faggot." Of course, this all happened after GLAAD and ABC threatened to end his career. Better late than never, huh, Dr. Burke? Riiiiiight...
- A Colombian woman called Darling has been told she cannot become a Spanish citizen because her name is unacceptable. -So, if Trollop actually gets it into her head to be a Spanish citizen, she has to pick a saint's name to be approved? Oh, babe! Please, please, don't be Santa Viciosa!!!
- Forget chocolates or roses this Valentine's Day—a gift of musical condoms is bound to be more entertaining. -WTF? First a musical BOB, now a musical condom? Er, are these subtle hints for men to make their cocks sing? ... I guess music = vibration = more orgasms... *gasp* Oh my goodness, I say, yes yes YES, Pavarotti Penises! :D
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Naturally, it seems odd to put an award-winning actor such as Jeremy Irons, who has starred in films like 'Australia', been involved in productions of Shakespeare and also voiced Scar in the 'Lion King', and a happy-go-lucky group like EverYoung together.
However, somehow they make it work, Irons playing the grumpy owner of the EverYoung cafe and bossing around his employees, Eyal, Jack, Hollie and Cherelle. Throw in some bouncy music and fun-spirited lyrics, and you've got a pretty cool music video.


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Glamping Locations
Glamping Types
Cosy cabins at this quiet campsite in central Cornwall, perfect for beaches, bikes, coastal walks or just to relax in the countryside.
England / Cornwall
Furnished bell tents at a family-friendly site with excellent amenities and play facilities in the beautiful Kentish countryside.
England / Kent
Perfectly located with views stretching across the Menai Strait towards Anglesey to one side, and Snowdonia to the other.
Wales / Gwynedd
Fully self-contained and equipped pod cabins with fabulous views, well located for coast and country holidays.
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Glamping in bell tents with private hot tubs, in the rural picturesque setting of the Snowdonia National Park.
Wales / Snowdonia
Quality pod cabins at a family run site based on a working farm in Derbyshire, ideally situated on the edge of the Peak District.
England / Derbyshire
A choice of glamping options set in 45 acres of private woodland near the medieval market town of Ludlow in Shropshire.
England / Shropshire
A gorgeous glamping retreat at a family-run working farm nestled on the edge of both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
England / Lake District
A wonderful collection of retro Airstream trailers south of Toulouse, rated by The Times as France's coolest caravan site.
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Take the comfort of an indoor bed with you when you sleep outside on the Coleman Airbed Cot. Just connect the included 4D pump to the Double Lock valve for easy, leak-free inflation. Once you find the perfect firmness, the AirTight system will help keep it there, since it's factory-tested to be leak-free. The ComfortStrong coil system provides all-night support. It is more than a place to sleep with a side table with cup holder to easily place your drink, a snack, a magazine or personal items. A sewn-in cover keeps the airbed in place on the strong steel frame. When you're ready to pack up, the Double Lock valve lets you deflate the bed just as easily, and it folds up into a carry bag for easy transport and storage.
- AirTight system is factory-tested to be leak-free
- ComfortStrong coil system provides better support for all-night comfort
- Double Lock valve is dual-sealed to be leak-free
- Included 4D pump for easy inflation and deflation, outdoors or indoors (batteries sold separately)
- Side table with cup holder
- Sewn-in cover keeps airbed in place
- Strong folding steel frame
- 23.5" bed height makes getting in and out of bed easier
- Designed for people up to 6 feet tall
- Carry bag included
- Dimensions: 74" x 40" x 23.5"
- Supports: Up to 300 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions
Item Weight: 29.75 pounds.
Billable Weight : 32 pounds.
Dimensions: 11.25" (W) x 8" (H) x 38.5" (D)
We compare the actual weight with the dimensional weight and use the higher one. Dimensional weight is figured by taking L x W x H and dividing by 166.
Billable weight calculation: Item Weight (actual or dimensional) + .25 + 5% of the weight and then rounded to the next lb.
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Elizabeth Claunch is a Project Manager at Britecore with more than 13 years of experience in her profession. She holds a B.A. in Web/Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati. Before joining Britecore, she worked leading a wide variety of projects in the E-commerce industry for well-known Fortune 500 companies.
In this position, Elizabeth is responsible for the overall planning and execution of projects for BriteData. She works closely with the development team to ensure projects are carried out.
When she's not working, she loves spending time boating and traveling. She also has a passion for investing in real estate properties with her husband.


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Effective Hidden Compartment Furniture
Hidden compartment furniture – Safe standard pistols are the safest storage method for your personal weapons. Unfortunately, they are not the best solution for every situation. One disadvantage is that you cannot access the gun quickly if you have an intruder at home. Especially at night when you are in bed and the safe is in another room altogether. Another is that they are heavy and big, occupying space on the usual side. Therefore, they are automatic targets for thieves when you have a home break. Many weapon owners choose to buy hidden safes instead of adding to your tradition to solve this problem.
Hidden compartment furniture your weapons in ordinary view also makes them invisible and for children. And others who should not have them. These safes are usually design as hide wall pistols design to be standard home decorations with a few additional things. Or built as furniture that is safe from hidden pistols. Wall safes are mount on the wall between two buttons with their doors mount to the wall. Usually this is install in the closet so that it is not recognize. Hidden weapons on a safe bookshelf are smart and easy models. Choose a set of shelves where there is a secret box. Or else allow the package to slide from the shelf from one side or the other, or both.
12 Photos Gallery of: Effective Hidden Compartment Furniture
Coffee tables, end tables, beside tables and afternoon beds and ottoman, bookshelves. And bed boxes on the bed can be find as hidden compartment furniture for your weapons. The table top is lift, the side is open, the front functions as a facade or secret drawer designed to pull these items. Both pistols, rifles, ammunition and accessories can be stored in furniture safes. Photo frames, mirrors, books and watches are some simple and simple items that can be used as hidden storage for firearms. Coat with a wide body does not arouse suspicion. Books with locking metal boxes on old favorites and the most expensive secret storage options.


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Bella Bag Founder and CEO Cassandra Connors gives us the five business resources she can't live without:
Carol Ives of CarolDiva.com is a professional authenticator who backs us on our authentications process. We authenticate everything internally using a team of three people and our 13-point authentication process. But if we ever feel we need another opinion or if a customer has requested a second opinion, we reach out to Carol.
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"Big data" is a big buzzword lately, but it often seems that those types of analytics are really only available to big business. Springbot is a tool for small businesses to gain incredible insight and analytics into customer patterns and behaviors on an ecommerce website. I love it. And the team who runs Springbot is an amazing resource as well, with real marketing experience.
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Why Writing Law School Letter of Recommendation Is a Challenge
A law school letter of recommendation is a binding document that potential law students need to hand over when applying to law school. If you google law school letter of recommendation sample, you can get an idea of what does it needs to contain. A sample letter of recommendation for law school can work as a guide for when you have no idea of what it should be written on it.
Although you may have excellent writing skills, crafting a law school letter of recommendation can be quite a challenge. Even if you look for a sample law school letter of recommendation to see the points you need to address, you may struggle to fill them out. Without leaving aside that a poorly written LoR can damage the potential student. And if you don't know them that well, you would not be able to highlight their strengths.
9 Tips for the Best Law School Letter of Recommendation
Law schools require applicants to submit a letter of recommendation to assess how applicants are perceived by other people outside the academy. If you are asked to write one, the following tips might help you in writing the best LoR for law school.
- Address the admission committee properly. Verify the admission committee's title, address, and other information.
- Highlight the person's passion in law. Talk about how your recommended applicant is passionate with law and his personal characteristics that can be attributed to this passion.
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- Talk about his personal qualities and strengths. It is not enough that a person is good in academics. It is also important to make the admission committee see the personal qualities of the person you are trying to recommend. Talk about his or her strengths such as his or her being people person, caring, and leadership qualities.
- Validate facts. If you state or planning to state facts on your LoR, make sure that they are correct and validated. Consult with the person if you can include such information in the letter. These facts may arise as one of the topics during an interview so it is better to inform the person as early as possible.
- Write concisely. Write short but substantial LoR. Include only the important information and get rid of those that won't help the application.
- Review and edit LoR. Read and review the LoR before sending it over. Make sure that it is free from any grammatical, spelling or punctuation error.
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text: The Alpha Delta Phi alumni would like to congratulate the active chapter on yet another very successful rush. This year we welcome 28 beautiful new pledges as they join the strong ties of brotherhood and strive to contribute to the betterment of the fraternity. Come out and meet them all at the Alumni Banquet in a couple of weeks so make sure to get your tickets right away!


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By Derek Benfield, directed by Susan Adam.
When Chief Constable Henry Potterton arrives at the peaceful country house of his late brother Bernard he is astonished to find several scantily clad ladies wandering about.
Not knowing that during Bernard's temporary absence on a religious commune in the Orkneys, his housekeeper, Nora Winthrop has turned the place into a house of sin.
As she is not expecting the Chief constable and is fearful of the questions that he will ask, she hastily tries to hide the truth, leading to hilarious comings and goings.
The cast:
Chief Constable Henry Potterton Alec Raemers
Sarah Potterton Janet Clarke
Nora Winthrop Susan Appleyard
Roger Featherstone Bernard Harriss
Mr Tunnicliffe James Mercer
Polly Ruth Aylward
Debbie Sanchia Leddy
Sally Alana Mortlock
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At his home, in Dallas County, near Wheatland, Tex., Thomas Uhl died on February 15, 1916. He was born in Allegany County, Md., February 24, 1840, and thus lacked but a few days of having completed his seventy-sixth year. He was left an orphan at the age of six years and went to Texas in 1858 with a herd of sheep. Enlisting in the Confederate army in September, 1861, as a member of Company F, 6th Texas Cavalry, Sul Ross's regiment, he served with this command until the close of the war. His comrades honored him many years with the position of President of the Ross Brigade Association. When it was consolidated with Granbury's and Ector's Brigades at Ennis last August, he was elected First Vice President of the new organization. He was a recognized leader in all the annual meetings. Comrade Uhl married Miss Emily Branson in 1867; and of their three children, a son survives, with the mother.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. At his burial twenty-six Confederate veterans acted as honorary pallbearers. In his death Dallas County has lost one of its oldest and most highly honored citizens and his family a devoted husband and father; his comrades, one whom they will sadly miss.
SOURCE: Confederate Veteran Magazine, April, 1916.
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I have mixed feelings about it...first I love how everything is so bright and clean looking...BUT I hate the dirty wet paws that have to be wiped off every time the critters come into the house.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Baby It's Cold Outside!
I have mixed feelings about it...first I love how everything is so bright and clean looking...BUT I hate the dirty wet paws that have to be wiped off every time the critters come into the house.
22 comments:
- Missouri Gal Nicole said...
Hi Maura, great photos you took. Your wood stove looks very toasty! We have 3 space heaters going and we are hanging out in the loft. Have a great evening! Nicole
- January 10, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- Windy Meadows Farm said...
It looks lovely where you are...and Olly in the sink, he's adorable! We're under a winter storm warning here...6 inches of snow expected tomorrow. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing you pictures, and for sending the snow our way!
- January 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM
- The Bear's Blog said...
Hi Maura,
Thank you for the beautiful "snow" pictures. Oh, they bring back memories. I loved our wood burning stove, I even cooked on it. (o: Maybe it was me going through a "pioneer" phase. But it was fun.
Oh, I just love those pictures of Chelsea and Olly. Precious.
- January 10, 2011 at 6:05 PM
- Rural Revival said...
Yes, the fires are burning here too. It's very cold but we're still waiting for a good landing of snow! I'm becoming a tad bit impatient!!
Be well ~Andrea~
- January 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM
- Fish Tail Cottage said...
love your cardinals in the garden - so pretty to see!
- January 10, 2011 at 6:11 PM
- Deb said...
these photos are beautiful. Love the ones of the birds and little Olly in the sink is so cute. My cats like our bathroom sink, too. I sometimes find little paw-marks in there. We are sitting close to the wood-stove too, these days. It's freezing here and I'm ready for Spring. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x5
- January 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM
- Robin said...
LOL, Chelsea looks so comfy! So funny!
I love watching the birdfeeder throughout the winter. Looks like your his getting alot of business. I hung one up in the tree outside our kitchen window. The girls love sitting and watching the birds while they eat breakfast. So far we have only seen a couple of birds each day, but I think the words getting out, business is picking up.
- January 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM
- Robin said...
Sorry forgot to mention I was just talking to my hubby about your woodstove yesterday. You know, just letting it be know that it's something I would love to have in our house. He gave me a very funny look but didn't say a word. Hmmm, not sure what that means, but the seed has been planted. LOL
Thanks so much for another glance at your fabulous wood stove.
- January 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM
- Ann said...
Loved the pictures of your Cardinals! I had a cat that use to sleep in the sink also...you think it would be cold this time of yr!
- January 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM
- Sherri said...
Maura, enjoy the snow! Charlotte had 6 inches of snow today too! A very rare thing here. Keep warm! Love your pictures!
- January 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM
- Beatnheart said...
Kitty in the sink is so adorable. I love the cardinals too...wish we had them here. I'm having a CSN store giveaway. come on by...
- January 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM
- Verde Farm said...
So pretty Maura. I know what you mean about the wet, muddy paws though. I just hate mud but I do love the fresh snow. Your birds are beautiful and I am sure very appreciative of the food you provided. How wonderful to have black angus on 3 sides to watch and not have to care for--what a win. I think Chelsea and Olly had it right today. Love the cozy fire too :)
Hugs, Amy
- January 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM
- Pondside said...
We're settling in for the possibility of not being able to get down the drive tomorrow morning. Snow is predicted, and if you remember Victoria - we don't do snow!
- January 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM
- Shirley said...
Hi Maura, I thought I would come to visit tonight before I call it a day. We have over 9" of snow on the grown and it is still snowing. It is our first real snow we have had. I like you pictures. Your wood stove brings back a lot of memories of growing up on the farm. I even thought about my mother cooking on it when we didn't have electricity.
Your kitten in the sink is cute. Have a great day. Your Missouri Friend
- January 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM
- countrycottagegirl said...
Lovely pictures! I love the kitty in the sink...so precious! We are enjoying 8 inches of snow here in North Georgia!
- January 11, 2011 at 12:19 AM
- Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...
Hello Maura!
I just noticed you became a follower of my blog and thrilled you did because it lead me back to your darling blog! LOVE your cottage, land and all your critters! What a wonderful life you live!
- January 11, 2011 at 1:42 AM
- Catherine said...
Hi Maura!
You're having snow!love the colour of the cardinal!(we don't have such a bird) and the squirrel looks hungry! the cat is very cool in the bathroom doesn't he? keep warm by your nice new stove dear friend! Hugs Catherine
- January 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM
- COUNTRY GAL said...
Your photos are wonderful ! Your life at home is pretty much the same as ours, fur babies, birds wood stove and all ! It's wonderful isnt it !As for snow , well !!! we live in Canada! its been snowing on and off for weeks and the temp is BRRRR ! Have a warm and happy day !
- January 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM
- Brenda Kula said...
The last couple of days, I get up, shower, and just put on a fresh pair of jammies! My Bonnie girl use to like to lay in the sink. I miss her. You have such wonderful scenery to take in around your place!
- January 11, 2011 at 2:10 PM
- Heritage Farm Village said...
i think we all are like our pets these days...january is very quiet for us and it is a good time to plan for the future. love your wood stove. looks so nice and warm. the angus are such a pretty contrast to the white snow! stay warm!!! jill
- January 11, 2011 at 10:43 PM
- Kritter Keeper said...
hi maura, i am amy's friend who designs for her. i love birds too and they hogged all of the seed i fed them yesterday. your angus are beautiful. wondering if they are easy to keep? take care!
- January 11, 2011 at 11:11 PM
- Stella said...
The view out my window looks much like yours. My fur babies are all sprawled in front of our wood burner as well. What brand is your stove. Love the look of it. We have a Lopi but it sits in our original fireplace and I would like a new wood burner for our lake house.
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By my calculations, we have officially reached day 30 of the 30-Day Shred! Woooohoooooo!!
Wow, it was a tough challenge. Day 1 left us thinking we'd never make it past Day 2. Day 2 left us unable to lift our arms above our waists, and boy were we hating those side lunges with anterior raises. Yeah, remember those?! Ouch. By Day 4 we weren't quite as sore, and we were actually able to get off the toilet without assistance. We were making breakthroughs! When we started Level 2 we were feeling strong, accomplished, and so excited to move on. Of course, we were hating Jillian and rolling our eyes every.single.time she called us buddy and told us not to phone it in. Am I right or am I right? And those plank moves? Enough said. By the time we hit Level 3, we thought it would be smooth sailing, but boy were we wrong. Level 3 kicked it up to a notch most of us had never seen before. Can you say jumping lunges? Holy quadriceps! And Rockstars? Pure torture for our girls. Now, here we are, done! Go ahead and do one of those backward wind mills and pat yourself on the bottom now, k? You silly greasers!
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Summer is finally here and so is the heat. Here are 5 tips on how you can beat the heat and stay cool this summer. Meagan Falcon/Caller-Times
Temperatures have soared above 100 degrees, prompting concern about residents who can't escape the heat.
A recent heat advisory has caught the attention of Nueces County officials, who have established "cooling centers."
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ohkayy, so me and my friends had went to the mall the other day.
we were running from these two guys from my school that were stallking me(because on of them liked me) and we eneded up going in dillards!
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we ran into this group of people from my school,
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but it turns out, the group...was...the group my crush hangs out with!
he turned around cause we were laughing so hard i guess, and we were both like woah!
he started telling his friends, and i told mine!
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -- From one coast to the other, seven fraternity members of WKU's FIJI chapter are biking for a cause: ending Alzheimer's.
The members of Bike4Alz began riding mid-May in San Francisco, making their way through Bowling Green on July 6 before moving on to finish in Virginia Beach.
This is the organization's fifth fundraising ride across the country since beginning in 2010.
"We ride everyday in dedication for the 5.5 million Americans that are suffering with this disease," said Conrad Jaconette, a Bike4Alz biker.
They average 64 to 70 miles a day for what will altogether be a ride of more than 3,500 miles, all in pursuit of raising awareness and funds to find a cure for the disease.
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Reviewed by Drew Ninnis
Country: France
Director: Martin Provost
Screenplay: Martin Provost, Marc Abdelnour, René de Ceccatty.
Runtime: 132 minutes.
Cast: Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet, Catherine Hiegel.
Trailer: "Ugliness in a woman is an immortal sin."
Viewed as part of the Alliance Française Film Festival, 2014.
Plot: Loosely following the biography of French author Violette Leduc, this gripping drama charts her rise from selling produce on the WWII black market to acclaimed First Wave feminist icon and writer. Intersecting with the lives of luminaries such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Genet, Violette's development as a writer is overshadowed by the figure of her mother and her indeterminate sexuality, in a culture that was only beginning to liberate itself from the scars of conflict and oppression.
Review: Martin Provost's Violette is an exasperating film to watch, which forms part of its charm and a great degree of its excellence; conveying the complexity and truth of a character with an extremely difficult psychology, without alienating the audience or their sympathy. Emanielle Devos' performance as Violette Leduc is nothing short of spectacular; a performance which convinces you that Devos is Violette, and that any interviewer encountering the cast during promotion will themselves confront the impossible Leduc. Devos brings nuance to the most nuanced of characters; the script and direction support her in breathing life into the author that moves behind some of the most confronting and beautiful of texts.
Just like de Beauvoir's patience with Violette, this is a film which deeply rewards the patience of the audience with the slow but rich narrative that unfolds. Violette brings a significant and important voice to audiences that may not be familiar with the author, her work, or the perspective she offers through this challenging biography.
The film opens with Violette in a loveless marriage with her homosexual husband, Maurice Sachs. An established author, but also a charlatan, his demands on Violette strain their relationship. This recreates a sort of possessiveness that pervaded Violette's childhood, but their respective sexualities and professional activities also creating a deep alienation. Violette must sell goods on the black market to support Sach's writing; each page of which he demands she read and approve every night, returning from her life of supporting him. Separation is quick to follow; and Violette relocates to Paris. The film derives much significance from portraying the grim, war economy that Violette must navigate to make ends meet – as rationing, and the black market, continue well after the end of hostilities. She must face down everyday indignities; a theme the film uses well to create sympathy with the character.
Everything about Violette is deeply comprehensible; making her obsessive behaviour all the more understandable and uncomfortable. Back in Paris, she pursues a former music teacher she had a lesbian affair with, unsuccessfully. She meets Simone de Beauvoir, a figure utterly unconcerned with Violette until she reads her work and decides to encourage her. Her first steps in the literary world attact the attentions of Jacques Guérin, an industrialist who becomes an ardent fan, and that of Jean Genet who seems to be the only individual who fully understands her condition (having had a gruelling early life himself). Violette is the perpetual outsider looking in, the fan on the fringes who deeply wishes to be a celebrated writer herself. The film deftly deploys quotes from Leduc's body of work; most notably, L'Asphyxie (In the Prison of Her Skin) andLa Bâtarde. Her words are by turns startling and enchanting in both their eroticism and their deep emotional power. Throughout, Violette remains the most difficult and emotionally demanding of individuals – shaped through a past only hinted at, although made manifest with the arrival of her mother. Catherine Hiegel's performance as Berthe Leduc is possibly the only element that rivals Devos' own artistry, baring their past relationship and bringing it to the fore within a tiny number of scenes and lines.
Literary success is slow in coming to Leduc; and anyone who has agonised over their own future will sympathise with Violette's fits of jealousy and despair. Having bared her life and her intimate experiences in such a painful way, Violette is further hurt by the world's large indifference to them. She is sustained by de Beauvoir's support, but almost alienates it through her possessiveness and jealousy. The part of de Beauvoir is deftly written – conveying her intelligence and integrity, while also indicating her coldness. The same is true of the characterisation of Genet; who within the film becomes the mischievous schoolboy he was not able to be during his youth. A beautiful note is sounded on the death of Jean Paul Sartre, allowing a truly sad and intimate moment to occur between de Beauvoir and Violette.
Ultimately, Violette's story is a beautiful one. She finds liberation in the French countryside and a means to live with her difficult past, through authorship and escape. The cinematography of the film alternates between this light and shade; casting wartime in the grey-blues of a grim morning, while lingering on the golden sunlight of the French countryside. Through this – as well as the script, performances, and subtle direction – it makes a difficult character comprehensible. It also prompts the audience to walk out of the cinema wanting to encounter Violette Leduc's work for themselves; and for this the film in invaluable.
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