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My mission to cut costs in a serious way started with this homemade face scrub post and that's when I realised I'm not alone, you guys are looking for ways to cut costs without impacting quality of life, too.
One of my missions this year is to grab this money bull by the horns and own it, once and for all. I thought it might be helpful to share this adventure of ours with you, even though it feels funny talking about money!
In this post I'm sharing some of the things that have worked for us so far and some general things I'm hoping will help in the future. Is it a good time for you to look at cutting costs?
I'd hate for you to think these ideas are solutions for everyone, as we all have such individual needs and circumstances. This is why I'd love to hear some of your cost cutting ideas in the comments below. It would help us novices out a lot!
You see, money management is not something I naturally lean towards – even though my mother is an accountant – but I know it's a big part of a beautiful life that doesn't cost the earth.
I need to grow my own antennae for knowing where the money goes to give us the freedom to live the lives we want. To do that, I have a big learning curve ahead. There's a reason I have the mantra – numbers are my friend.
Where we start
I feel incredibly lucky to be in the situation we're in. Our boys have minimal health issues now, we have family and friends, we have a roof over our head and we are both very, very fortunate to have fulfilling careers, but it hasn't always been that way and may not be in the future.
This is the reason we started thinking about our personal pillars of life and I encourage you to think about your own, too, it's a fantastic navel-gazing, ahem, planning exercise. There is one area that I feel really weak. What are your areas of strength and weakness? Where would you like to end up?
Our pillars
1. Family and friends
2. Health and exercise
3. Career, path or quest
4. Spirituality and creativity
5. Money
6. Giving
7. Adventure
Don't let money own you
I always wince at number 5. Money is my weakest link and it just makes me feel uncomfortable. I don't want it to own me like that anymore. I want to get to a space where I'm comfortable and don't really have to worry about it. I think with a bit of luck and whole lot of hard work we can get there, so we can continue to build a beautiful life (and go on lots more adventures!)
I've heard rumours that it's possible to develop a healthy relationship with money, so it's a part of the machine of life and it's easier to sleep at night when you know all the cogs are in place (and not copping late fees for the water bill).
The Paleo Money Diet
A considered life seems to fit with our evolution. I mean back in the bad old cave days I'm sure Neanderthal ladies and gentlemen partied on down when there was plenty, but saving and storing soon became a focus. It just seems to fit with our nature to feel most comfortable when our savings are in order.
If you're already on this beautiful life that doesn't cost the earth adventure with me, you're probably already doing a lot and you might be pleasantly surprised to find out how much you're already saving.
My role model for this is my frugal grandfather and all the amazing adventures he had, while managing to accrue investments. He wasn't a perfect man, but he was Master Frugal and when he died he was able to fund schools for indigenous kids. I find his vision so inspiring. Do you have a role model or a grand plan?
Our big 7 cost cuts so far
- Buying less stuff
I no longer browse online or in shops, I always start with a list and have become very suspicious when advertising says, 'You deserve this.' Do I deserve going into debt for this? As an ex-shopping-lover, I know this sounds harsh, but it's true – everything comes with a price. It also helps that I have a toddler and am physically unable to browse – feel free to borrow him next time you're heading to the shops 😉 I think buying less will also save us money down the track, because we have less to maintain and store.
- Reducing my credit card limit to the minimum.
I was tempted to cut up my credit card, but first I want to see if I'm disciplined enough to leave our safety net savings alone (baby steps, baby!) In the meantime, I can now afford to pay off the credit card every month and accrue a lot less interest.
- Make cleaning products
There's not much that vinegar and bicarb can't clean (although you don't want to pre-mix them – read this post for the reason why). I used to spend $4 a week on spray cleaner (and the rest), whereas vinegar costs $1 for a bottle twice the size. Making clothes washing powder and wool wash can save a lot, too. And don't get me started on the chemicals you avoid…
- Rolling all my super into one account
This is part of the long term game plan, but I was losing a lot of money having all my super spread out in different accounts, so I rolled it into one.
This is something I'm really passionate about, because I'm horrified by the difference between the retirement funds that women end up with, compared to men. It's not just because women take time off work for caring roles. Difference in pay rates and other factors come into play too. It's something we really need to pay more attention to.
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- Making beauty products
This one body scrub costs next to nothing to make and probably saves me $60 a year.
- Menu plans, including lunches and left over day
Leftover day is essential in all menu plans, because life can get in the way of the best laid plans. This is where you eat what's in the fridge or cupboard and minimise the risk of throwing food out. It's a great opportunity to get creative. I love Sarah Wilson's leftover frittata idea.
- Reduce heating and cooling costs
There are some clever ways to cut the heating and cooling cost of the home. It's not rocket science but it can have a big impact.
The areas we need to look at:
- The thing I need to get back into is walking and bike riding everywhere, I can. This will keep me and the planet healthier and cut fuel and car costs, too. This has slipped lately. I'd love to get rid of our car completely, but we also love adventuring and getting out into the middle of nowhere and a car makes that possible.
- We also want to look at our mortgage to see if there is money to be saved there.
- Set up a budgeting and savings method that actually works for us!!!
I'm curious do you use a savings or budgeting method or app? What cost cuts have I missed?


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I'm not sure why engine idling is a thing but most recently a white Subaru sat in front of my apartment for 30 minutes just humming away. Were you waiting for someone? The weather was mild so I don't think you needed a heater or air conditioning. It's not just you either, dickhead truckers idle outside of my window every day making deliveries and most recently I busted a little douchebag who was doing it every night and worked nearby. (Except that little fucker had never heard/wanted to hear of DEQ. His engine was louder than a semi. Also his "sustainable" employer wasn't impressed) Do none of you understand what a waste of gas it is? Or how bad for the air? Or just how fucking noisy your cars are? I'm genuinely confused. My favorite are those of you who leave your cars unlocked with keys in the ignition and no person to be found. I'm not the illegal stuff type but I do know plenty who are. And all I'm saying is I wouldn't continue idling your engine regularly in one place. Unlocked cars attract all kinds of characters. So anyway, for the sake of noise, the environment and your own possessions, stop leaving your engines idling.
Don't be Idle
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text: In the twenty sixth of this series, I take Rei II back to the Gulch to go grab Havel's Armor set and shield. We grab it and bone on out of there. From there we head on over to the Shaded Woods to find the Shine of Winter. This place is obnoxious to find and I get a bit angry at how I was supposed to know it exists – I certainly didn't know the first time I played. So yea, follow my path and I'll show you the way. From there, we head over to Dranleic Castle to GO VISIT ROYALTY. Or something. Pretty pretty stuff. We continue to fail invading and actually kill a crystal lizard for once! It's a goodum too! We reach the first bonfire in the castle and then FINALLY upgrade our armor a bit.


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Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 28 WIN (Women in the NAACP) is presenting the African American Cultural Holiday, KWANZAA, on Friday, December 28, 2012, 6:00 P.M. at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church. The presenter is performing and visual artists, Sister Yomi (Renee "Abayomi" Goodall). The community is invited to attend. REPM to meet Jan. 3
Retired Education Personnel of Miss. meeting ( REPM ) will meet Jan. 3, 2013 at Louisville City Hall starting at 1:00 PM with speaker: Clay Bane, Miss Bureau of Investigation of the Miss. Highway Patrol and other patrolmen who graduated from the Winston Co. Public Schools. They will discussd duties of an investigator.
Church Anniversary to be held Jan. 6 Oak Grove #2 M.B. Church will celebrate 110th year Church Anniversary January 6, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Rev. George Love Pastor of Mt. Cannie M.B. Church Louisville, MS. will be the guest speaker. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Rev. Anthony Thames, Pastor.
Bluegrass Gospel Concert Jan. 6 There will be a Bluegrass Gospel Concert featuring Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers on Sunday, January 6 at 6 p.m. at New Zion Baptist Church near Ackerman. New Zion Baptist Church is located west of Ackerman on South Union Road. A love offering will be received. Everyone is invited to attend a great night of Gospel music and Christian fellowship. For more information call (662) 258-2334.
MDC to visit Jan. 8 Discovering the wonders of science and math come in many forms and can be accomplished in a variety of ways. The National Science Center Mobile Discovery Center will visit Nanih Waiya School on January 8 and 9, 2013. Students and teachers alike will be immersed in the excitement of hands-on science.
AA Meets Louisville/Winston County Alcoholics Anonymous will now meet Monday and Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. beginning the first week of January 2012 on the second floor of the community house. Meetings until then will still take place on Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:30 p.m.
Walking in Wellness Winston County Self Help Cooperative in conjunction with the Diabetes Coalition is Walking in Wellness has take a winter break from the walk until February.
The Winston County Paparazzi The Winston County Paparazzi is working with the MSU Extension Office in Louisville to offer monthly meetings for photography enthusiasts. The meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month at the MSU Extension Office. in Louisville at 6pm and are open to everyone. For more information call 662-803-8222 after 6 p.m. or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
La Leche League of Louisville La Leche League of Louisville meets monthly on the 4th Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at the County Extension Building. La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support, leaders accredited by La Leche League International, latest breastfeeding information, 24-hour telephone help, and lending library. For meeting information call Bonnie at 662-773-3911.
Volunteers for LFD Help wanted: Individuals to serve their community. Must be dedicated, honest, community orientated, willing to help & learn, and able to help. Pay: none, uniform: provided, training: provided, satisfaction: guaranteed. Be a volunteer firefighter for the LFD.
Off-season conditioning program Lawrence Sangster, former running back and graduate of Louisville High School, will begin an off-season football conditioning training camp here in Winston County. This Program is designed to help develop our 7th-12th grade players during off-season. This program will be from January 7th- August 1, 2013. There will be a monthly fee of $100 per player. Each player must present a copy of proof of insurance in order to participate in the program.
The players will work on conditioning activities each week from Monday-Thursday from 4p.m.-7p.m. If interested, please come sign up at the Louisville Coliseum on Saturday, January 5, from 10 a.m. until 5p.m. The first Saturday of each month will serve as sign up or resign up day for all participants. For more info call: Lawrence Sangster 662-803-5613.


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Published on October 12th, 2013 | by NASCAR Wire Service0
Keselowski Wins Chase Race At Charlotte
Brad Keselowski proved once again Saturday night that quality and timing trump quantity.
Keselowski led 11 laps in Saturday night's Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kasey Kahne led 138. Five-time champion Jimmie Johnson led 130.
But Keselowski overcame a loose wheel and a jack that spent a lap under the side of his car to win the fifth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, as a late caution squelched Johnson's march toward the series lead.
Keselowski, the reigning series champion, won for the first time this season, the first time at Charlotte and the 10th time in his career. On four fresh tires to Kasey Kahne's two after a restart on Lap 312, Keselowski passed for the top spot on Lap 326 of 334.
Kahne won a drag race against current series leader Matt Kenseth to hold the runner-up position. With his third-place run, Kenseth added one point to his Chase lead over fourth-place finisher Jimmie Johnson and now holds a four-point edge with five races left in the Chase.
Kyle Busch came home fifth, one position ahead of last week's Kansas winner, Kevin Harvick, as the Chase reached the halfway point.
What started as an all-too-familiar comedy of errors for Keselowski's No. 2 Penske Racing team ended with a checkered flag after a heated battle against Kahne in the closing laps. During a pit stop under caution on Lap 87, Keselowski left his stall with the jack still under his car, and dragged it 1.5 miles until he returned to pit road, where his team extracted it.
"It was just a never-give-up night," Keselowski said in Victory Lane. "We had a lot of struggles tonight. We didn't qualify well (23rd), but we kept working our way forward. I knew we had a good car. I'm not sure we were as good as the 48 (Johnson) or the 5 (Kahne).
"I never got to really race them until the end and (Kahne) had two tires, so I think we were probably pretty even. When (crew chief) Paul (Wolfe) made the call to take four tires, and I saw we were that close to the front, I knew we could get them."
Keselowski, the first non-Chase driver to win a Chase event since Kahne accomplished the feat at Phoenix in November 2011, but that sort of statistic was the farthest thing from team owner Roger Penske's mind when he saw the incident with the jack.
"I thought, 'Here we go again,'" Penske said. "…But we had Brad behind the wheel."
Ultimately, Keselowski's four fresh tires made the difference, after he got past Kenseth during an intense battle from laps 315 through 317 and then tracked down Kahne.
"I was on two (tires) and he was on four, and he could just move around a little bit better," Kahne said. "I was trying to move around, but I was just a little bit on the tight side with the front end, then I would get loose if I got the front working.
"I was doing all I could and felt pretty good, but he made some nice moves and just really had some speed there late in the race and was able to get by me."
Johnson was out front by more than two seconds and poised to take over the series lead when NASCAR called a caution for debris on the backstretch on Lap 307. The driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet restarted third on four fresh tires but was shuffled back to seventh on Lap 312 and spent the rest of the race working his way back to fourth.
Pole winner Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards completed the top 10, as long green-flag runs left only 13 cars on the lead lap at the finish.


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The New England Patriots: Making a Statement Against the Baltimore RavensOctober 4, 2009
The New England Patriots needed to make a statement against the previously undefeated Baltimore Ravens, and they did. They kept the physical Ravens' team at bay, while keeping their explosive offense off the field. The Ravens scored 21 points, but only 14 came from the offense, as Terrell Suggs forced a Tom Brady fumble in the 3rd quarter that the Ravens' pounced on for a touchdown.
The Pats succeeded against the Falcons last week thanks to the a strong running game opening up the passing attack, as Fred Taylor ran all over the Falcons' D compiling over 100 yards of rushing.
However, New England knew that they would not be able to pound the ball against the Ravens defense as Baltimore's' defense, anchored by Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Haloti Ngata, lead the league in rushing defense. The Pats managed just 85 yards rushing on 30 tries, resulting in a meager 2.8 yards per run.
The Patriots worked quickly and used different passing packages to open up receivers. At one point, Randy Moss was double teamed going down the sideline allowing Ben Watson a free release up the seam, enabling a 30 yard pass completion from Brady.
With all the hype surrounding the Ravens' D, the Patriots unit seemed to fly under the radar, but it was because of them that New England won the game. They managed their first interception of the season, but also stopped the high-flyin' Baltimore offense when it counted most, halting the Ravens as they tried to score the game-winning TD.
Tom Brady and the Patriot offense kept the Ravens' off the field holding the ball for almost 36 minutes, winning the time of possession battle. Brady had his first touchdown pass to a wide receiver on the season, and unsurprisingly, Randy Moss was its recipient.
Wes Welker also made his presence felt in his return from a knee injury, catching six passes for 48 yards.
Over the first three weeks of the season, New England had struggled to put the ball in the endzone while working in the Red Zone. They erased all concerns, going 3 of 5 against the stingy Ravens' defense, a unit which allowed their first rushing touchdown of their season.
The offense did put up 27 points, but, unlike previous seasons, the New England defense deserves a lot of credit for the win. They did give up a large chunk of yards to Baltimore (363 total) but they looked great on deep passing attempts made by Joe Flacco, something that has been severely lacking over the past seasons. Darius Butler made a spectacular coverage play to stop a 50 yard touchdown pass, as did Brandon Meriweather, who sprinted across the field to dive in front of Derrick Mason, breaking up a clear touchdown pass.
Brandon Meriweather had a spectacular game, almost intercepting two passes, breaking up a few attempts, and managing nine total tackles.
Meriweather and the rest of the Patriots defense have been strong against the long pass this season, something that has been a major weakness to the team since 2004. Even with Asante Samuel and Rodney Harrison, the Pats were weak against long passing attempts.
It seems the times have changed, as a youthful, speedy New England secondary clamped its teeth on the Ravens' passing attack, holding Flacco to just 264 yards.
This is an extremely bright looking secondary displayed by New England, and it is really starting to remind me of the days when we had Ty Law and Otis Smith patrolling the depths of the football field.
Of course, it's too early to keep that comparison a legitimate thought, but if the secondary continues to perform the way it has been, then it will become a strength of the Patriots.
Also, Gary Guyton is doing a great job as middle linebacker for the Pats'. There was a time when he was going to be the reason the Patriots would not win games, as he could not fill the role vacated by Jerod Mayo. However, he has done a great job using his speed and strength to succeed. When Jerod Mayo gets back, the two will be a force to be reckoned with, as both are fast, physical and tackling machines.
Overall, a great win from New England, as Brady seems to be getting back into a rhythm, while the Patriot defense is beginning to gel.
It had to be a well played game to beat the previously unbeaten Ravens, and it was, as the Patriots won 27-21.
The team made a statement against a strong team, showing that they are no longer led by an injured player trying to figure things out on offense, nor are they easily passable defensively.


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Just got kicked out of the game and asked to patch it O_o
What kind of sorcery is this?
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake
They nerfed Megaera's hp. But that was quite a while before the patch.
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The real estate holdings of late billionaire Teddy Forstmann have been hitting the property pages with great frequency since his death in November 2011. The Wall Street financier's luxury home in the Hamptons has just hit the market. The price is expectedly high at $34 million. There has long been speculation over the sale of Forstmann's holdings, and property watchers have long been looking out for an inside view of Forstmann's estate. His luxury home in the Hamptons is everything that you would expect a billionaire's home to be like. The home on Meadow Lane houses six bedrooms, and has, among other things, an ocean-side pool, a pair of hot tubs and a tennis court.
The luxury home is spread over 8,600 square feet, spacious enough for a billionaire to entertain friends and family without it looking crowded, and without the danger of people stepping on each other's feet. The main residence sits on an estate of nearly four acres. The retro-styled mansion is blessed with beautiful views of the ocean. You can spy the ocean from the kitchen and from the living room. It is perfect for entertaining guests or curling up with a book. Moreover, the interiors have been designed by Bunny Williams. So there is plenty of Williams' signature style to go around and impress guests. A retro-style staircase leads to the upper storey.
High ceilings and retro charm make billionaire Teddy Forstmann's luxury home a prize catch. The home is currently listed with Corcoran's Tim Davis.
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For all you former "Altar Boys": "Ad deum qui laetificat juventutem meam."
(Missouri Sales Tax Tokens, commonly referred to as "mils".
Red ones were worth 1/10 of a penny, green ones worth 1/2 a penny)
This twenty-five cents would get you a double feature and a
bunch of cartoons to boot.
On April 4, 2001, I posted a few memories I had of growing up in St. Louis. I received so many great replies that I thought I'd post some of them here.
Original Post from Dave Lossos
I remember when my phone number was Mohawk 2343
I remember going to see a double feature at the Ritz Theater for 25 cents.
I remember coming into the movie in the middle and eventually saying to the person I was with "This is where we came in".
I remember the way to get your friend to come out to play was to stand in front of their house and yell their name (was this a St. Louis thing?).
I remember the first time I had the nerve to wear "bermuda shorts".
I remember getting all the news I needed from a St. Louis publication called "Prom Magazine".
I remember (as a ten year old) being sent to the corner tavern to get my grandma a pail of draft beer.
I remember riding the Grand Avenue electric street cars.
I remember riding my bike in Tower Grove Park (even after dark!).
Response from Sandy (1/3/04)
After reading through about 10 of the responses, I just
decided to stop and write. Of the ones I read, I didn't see any refer to
the "ash pits". Remember those for burning the trash?!
H & L Ice Cream on Gravois at Seibert Ave.
The bakery at Gravois & Seibert.
The real weird really narrow wooden steps on the downtown Famous-Barr escalators as you got to the higher floors. You could get a high heel stuck between them!
Grandma taught me that if we became separated when shopping downtown, I should get on the "20 Cherokee" bus and ride it all the way back to "the loop" at Hampton & Gravois (by the big Vess Soda Bottle) and wait for her there.
I remember the big billboard sign at Hampton and Chippewa that had a big Mayrose ham on it that really "smoked"!
I remember great BBQ at "Stumble In".
Our phone number was FLanders 4697 and before that Sweetbriar 4697.
We lived in Affton.
My grandparents and parents owned and operated a restaurant/tavern (Al's) there for about 35-40 years.
Met many great people whom I remember fondly from those days and wonder where they are now and what they are doing. The one person I wonder about to this day is the teenage boy that jumped into a gas tanker truck during a fire at the Zephyr gas station next to our restaurant on a Saturday in April or May of 1954 and drove it to a safer place down Gravois Rd. so it wouldn't explode along with the everything else. Because of our Affton fire fighters (perhaps most still volunteers at that time) our building was spared. The owners of the gas station were burned and the building totaled. It was a day I will never forget. The Schmaltz brothers pulled through their injuries to rebuild. They were wonderful neighbors and they are all in heaven with my mom and dad now. As are most of the people I remember from those days. To this day, if there is a tank truck filling the main tanks at a service station I will not stop to get gas there. Well, I'll write more when I have time. If anyone reads this who has memories of Al's Tavern in Affton from the 1930's to 1967, please let us know.
Response from Dana (1/6/04)
. Hazelwood High School 1964 - Go Hawks!
. Big 10 Conference
. Hwy 140 - Steak & Shake (Hazelwood Turf)
. Playing marbles - bulldozers
. Playing all day until dark with all of the neighborhood friends (boys & girls)
. The captain of the stick ball teams were who ever brought the bat and ball.
. The baseball cover would finally come off - and good ole white tape to repair.
. Cork Ball at the local taverns (This is still only a St. Louis sport)
. Your first car would cost $75 (1952 Plymouth) - when I bought the car it only had three hub caps - couldn't afford to buy the fourth - took the other three off and painted the wheels black.
. Had more fun playing with the cartonboard box your Christmas present (singular) came in.
. St. Louis Cardinal doubleheader at Grand Avenue Sportsman Park for $0.75 - sat in the upper right field bleacher deck.
. St. Louis Hawks - Bob Pettit -
. Blue Suede Shoes
. Hand me downs - I was lucky - I only had one patch on each knee when I got my new pants - my kid brother had many more.
. Walking along the railroad tracks to visit cousins.
. Riding bikes everywhere
. Using baseball cards as motor sounds for your bicycle (before adults took over the baseball card business)
. Topps chewing gum that was sooooo hard it would break bricks.
. Yes sir and No mamam
. Sputnik - Explorer - Watching the astronauts practice getting out of the Mercury capsule in the large outdoor pool at McDonald Aircraft
. Our first TV set in 1951 - round screen - doctors advise was no to watch TV if you had the measles
. Steinway skating rink -
. An awesome roller coaster at Forest Park
. Captain Midnight Decoder Rings
. Howdy Dowdy
. St. Louis version of American Bandstand
. Watching the Gateway Arch being built
. The 1st jet commercial aircraft to land at Lambert
Response from David Allen (1/8/04)
I grew up on the near northside, Page & Pendelton and it appears life was not to very different in the predominately African American part of St. Louis.
Wow, Who knew? I remember when the Hodimont tracks really had tracks.
I remember when Welston was a major business area and the Katz Drug store at the Welston loop.
I remember Service Cars on what was then Easton Ave that ran down past Franklin.
The Comet and the Douglas Theaters only a block apart and owned by the same people.
There was actually an A&W root beer place on Kingshighway just south of Page.
I marched in a Drum & Bugle Corps pulled a steel wheeled paper wagon and had to be home by the time the street lights came on.
And oh yes, I could be reached at JEfferson 1-0605
Response from Buckner (1/8/04)
Do you remmeber the Pruitt Igo?
Do you remmeber playing Mumly Ped ,Four Square,Prefix phone numbers,Greshon grocery store,Mrs.Allison Cookies, were you got broken cookies and you were glad to get them.
What about cashing in soda bottles,playing under the breeze way.
Boy what a fun time we had. I lived at 2310 Cass in St. Louis Mo.
The Comet theater.Criteria Theater.
Most kids that were non- catholic went to Blewett school,I went to St. Bridget of Irin School.
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Spotlight Iowa City: Engineering recruitment director keeps students at UI
Jane Dorman told prospective students at a Hawkeye Visit Day last week that she doesn't like to think of University of Iowa engineering students as "engi-nerds."
"This major has a bad reputation of being very competitive and sometimes even lonely," she told the group of students and their parents. "It doesn't have to be that way."
Dorman — whose official position at the UI is director of admissions and first-year experience for the College of Engineering — paced in front of 30 potential students and parents, constantly smiling.
Her job description spans into hosting Explore engineering@Iowa programs, which provide information to future students, supervising a team of student ambassadors who represent each area of engineering, and helping high-school students learn about the college. She also oversees the Engineering Connection mentoring program, started the Men in Engineering learning community in Burge, and teaches a college-transition class for first-year engineering students.
Essentially, she helps students survive college.
"Almost everyone in engineering has considered leaving the program at some point or another," said Dorman, who has grown her dark hair out recently for Locks of Love.
Alec Scranton, the associate dean for academic programs for the college, said Dorman is an asset, and he estimated that 93 percent of freshmen who enter the engineering school will continue on to their sophomore years at the UI. The university overall has a 83 percent freshman-retention rate.
Dorman's phone continually rings, e-mails pour into her in box relentlessly, and her schedule is stocked with appointments. Her job description doesn't seem to know limits.
"I look less organized than I feel I am," the 49-year-old Wisconsin native said, eyeing her desk piled high with papers and binders.
Despite her busy schedule, the door to her office remains open to students who stop by with questions or just to say hello.
"I'll go to her office to talk about academics or scholarships, but at the end of the day, it always boils down to a normal conversation," said UI sophomore engineering student Kevin Lindenberg.
Katie Coates, a 2003 engineering graduate, said she went to Dorman when she had doubts.
"She helped me stay in the program; she was a mentor to me in really tough times," said Coates, who is now a senior consultant at Rockwell-Collins. "She's like the Glue of the College of Engineering."
Students aren't the only ones who depend on her. With three kids, Katrina, 23, Patrick, 19, and Ryan, 14, Dorman keeps busy outside the office, too.
Patrick, a freshman at Wartburg this year, often calls his mother when he needs help with the college grind.
"My mom helped me even before I got to college," Patrick said. "She helped me plan out my schedule and she's there whenever I have questions."
But time with their mother isn't all about school. Both Patrick and Katrina said their favorite family time is "movie and milkshake" nights at home.
"My mom is able to do a lot naturally, and she knows she's good at it," Katrina said. "She's an inspiration to me in every way."
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Why I'm a Gemini...
I totally believe that Gemini's are the most unpredictable and complicated people ever lived. I can attest to that because I am one of those people. I mean, I change mind in an instant, I can't make up my mind and I complicate things (little things, actually)...it's just not normal sometimes.
Take for example, Relationships...I never had a long term relationship ever. It bothers me sometimes but then I realized maybe it's me who has a problem. I am just so unpredictable. When things get mess up, I don't take chances...I just end it. I get tired with little things right away. I guess I am not fit for any comitment at all. Pathetic but it's better that way. I don't worry that much anywayz...
I am simple. I don't ask for anything big but I failed a lot of things. Not just relationship but as well as studies. I could have had a bright future ahead of me but I messed it up. I wanted to be someone but I got fed up, I got lazy and got a little bit crazy. It's complicated because I made it complicated. I am not ashame to admit that because it's the truth and somehow I know I will feel better after writing this. When I was at college, I thought it'll work out well. I enrolled myself in a very prestigeous school. I was a medical technologist student. It went well at first not to mention my friend's took thesame courses, too. I enjoyed a year or two. When it started to get really difficult, I started failing and after four years I shifted to another course. I know my mom was devastated but there was nothing I could do. I took a different course which was far from what I wanted. In the end, I din't graduate. I have wanted to be an architect...well, I thought I would be one great architect just because I have a talent for sketching but then I realized...wrong! I would have done thesame thing because I know that's not what am goin' to be. Then, a few years back, I thought, hey, why not help animals. Since I love animals why not try Vet? it's pretty lame, I know but after a while I forgot about that idea. Well, i've learn from my journies in college but it would have been great if I have gotten a diploma. So, thinking about the past...I know I should have not quit. I don't blame myself for being a Gemini. I know that has nothing to do with everything. I am the problem...I am just so complicated.
So, being a gemini is something I am not proud of. It's like a dual personality. I can't stick to one idea and decision in one day. It wont even last an hour. Anyhow, I got used to it already. Everytime I have plans, I don't decide right away. I take time to think about it. It is like a decease. I can't control it. One thing also, I get bored right away. I get crazy when I don't do anything. As long as my mind is busy...I can live.
I wont deny the fact the geminis trully have a disturbing personality but we're also unique in our own way.
Wat u said apts fr me actually...bt i am proud to be a gemini ...bcoz we have many other positive qualities ...wich v must concentrat on...tak lyf as it ****!!
Hey everyone! I'm a Gemini, so you would think I'd know what I'm up against having just ended a relationship with a Gemini man- however I've noticed Geminis can have a range of personalities. So basically, the relationship began SO amazing, with this man giving me everything I could've ever wanted.......and it just flipped one day. My friends and I are concluding it was around when he went to get stuff out of his ex's house- but the huge flip happened when facing a health crisis. it got so bad, I had to call the police on him. Yesterday, he threatened me with a cease and desist letter- which wasn't even threatening to sue me, it was the written equivalent of sticking your tongue out and plugging your ears, everything minus and "I'm rubber and you're glue" reference. Basically, do Gemini men have the tendency to come back to normal, and think he'll actually follow through suing me?
my date of birth is 8 June,will some one let me know ,what kind of Gemini i am?
For someone to give your a better summary of what kind of Gemini you are, you'd need more info. For instance what time where you born? And what city where you born in? I ask because there's more to you than just your Sun sign. Like how the stars were aligned when you where born or what your Moon sign is.
I was born 7 June, so I'm a Gemini, but my 'Moon' sign is Picses and my 'Rising' or 'Asendent' sign is Scorpio. It makes for a very interesting personality mix.
thanks lot appreciate it
Sure. ;)
wanda you write my story,that what i feel, how you know my life? :-) same things here not more not less,

For me every little thing is a big problem, for me every thing is tension, we are free people, do not like restrictions.
this sounds all too familiar,do i know you?Just kidding , it happens we are born this way like lady GaGa says...and i have all the same traits..Just breathe and you will find some people admire those traits and you will kick butt...
ah...i m gemini for sun, moon and mercuy but i make up my mind quickly. i do change alot, in appearance / life goals...other than that, i m strong-minded....everyones different!
I am the perfect example of a gemini. I will turn 40 June 16th and I just found out about what a gemini is. I have spent my whole life feeling exactly like these people are explaining and thinking I was crazy! Dr's had me down as Depressed, but I knew there was so much more to it. And then I stumbled on this site and started reading. I have had books and books of things happen to me that sound to most like made up stories, but I can assure you with proof they are not.

Now, quickly I am getting happier by the day, even on rainy days. Just knowing I'm not crazy and I can agree then disagree, like and dislike, be happy and sad, on and on "All at once, or from this time to that time" I know now that I can just accept being depressed and it is for no reason. Then feel so happy I could cry for no reason.

I was very religious when I was in high school and kept that moral compass for all these years and blamed the devil for my bad thoughts. My bad thoughts were of women ;) only, never violence or hate. Now that I believe different, I'm not sure what I am going to do with my life, but I think it will be much happier.

I've been married 20yrs, only one time, and to a true Cancer..... Man, there are soooo many books on that. I retired from the military which kept me straight and not being board with life. Never had any children which is something I do want.

I better stop and say, thank you for sharing your gemini story :) before I write my first book.
good luck in your first book *thumbs up*
I feel very left out because I am a Gemini but I don't share any traits !!!!
I agree with bagofbones here.

I am also a Gemini and have had many of the same traits it seems. but I'm not sure it's the DOB that causes them. : ) Good luck in the future. : )
What, you all believe in astrologic signs and this is an explanation of personality?

There is a little known fact that needs to get out there.

Ask ANY astronomer. The stars have not been in the same place inwhich they resided when the astrologic signs were made for the 12 houses, for thousands of years. The ONLY constallation that is still pretty much in the same place in relationship to other houses, and that is in about the same configuration, is GEMINI.

Readings that are continued from the origional and ancient forms of star reading are not reliable.

I am a Gemini that fits some of the scenarios that are given as baseline Gemini personality. Except that I enjoy getting lost in creative projects, and have to think out and strive to reach goals. If goals will be reached better by changing tactics, I do not mind changing tactics. But I do not change my mind every couple minutes or capriciously.

My most prominent trait is the need to find variety and to try new things.

This is not to say that I do not like to do something several times, or that I will not do something just because I have done it before.

It is fascinating how almost anyone can find some of themselves in any of the personality signs.

That is the beauty of it and more than likely the reason that people are drawn to astrologic readings.

Anybody out there who knows the details about this background?


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Integrated Land Use and Environmental Models: A Survey of Current Applications and Research
This volume is the result of an invited symposium titled "Integrated Land-Use and Environmental Models: A Survey of Current Applications and Research" that was held in October 2000 at Arizona State University. The idea for the symposium arose from a belief held by many academics that we are at the watershed of a new generation of models that are more dynamic, more pragmatic, more interdiscipli nary, and more amenable to collaborative decision making. Several academics and professionals engaged in urban research had long realized that domain-specific knowledge was inadequate for understanding and managing urban growth. While interdisciplinary approaches have become critical in most social research, one general area of knowledge that stands out as having the most wide-ranging impact on current urban modeling efforts is the field comprised of environmental sciences and ecology. The symposium offered a forum for academics and professionals engaged in urban and ecological modeling to exchange ideas and experiences, specifically in areas that overlapped urban and environmental issues. The contri butions to this volume highlight the progress made in the various efforts to build integrated urban and environmental models. More importantly, each chapter shows how ideas have diffused across disciplinary boundaries to create better policy-relevant models. In addition, this book outlines some promising areas of research that could make important contributions to the field of urban and envi ronmental modeling. Integrated thinking about urban and environmental issues has been fundamental to the concept of sustainability.
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How many more?
So, we've signed four players. Four signings that in my opinion are pretty good. Mujangi Bia will give us more options on the right hand side in Kightly's absence (Does anyone have any information about him?). Adlene is a new cult hero in the making, and will be useful in many positions. We have a new left back, who will hopefully solve a problem we have had for a few years now in Van Damme. Steven Fletcher is a joint transfer record signing. Him and Doyle could put together a partnership to fear at the Molinuex.
At the end of the season, Mick said four or five players. We have signed four but I reckon the two from Charleroi don't really count. I would expect two or three more players coming in.
I think we might go for someone like Mancienne, who's versatility will be vital for Wolves. Maybe Mick will go for a right winger, could Stephen Hunt do a job on the right. We were heavily linked with him in January.
Who do you think we will sign, if any?


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W-2 Health Care Reporting Requirements:
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Once and Foll All – For Now
Ever since the Affordable Care Act (HCR) became law, the HCR W-2 reporting rules have confused even the best and the brightest. At one point, there even was a rumor that employer-sponsored health care coverage would now be taxable (and it is not). The IRS Notice 2011-28 provides us with more guidance and interim relief.
A Brief History
1. Patent Protection and Affordable Care Act. Section 9002 of the Act would have required employers to disclose the value of health coverage on W-2s for the 2011 tax year. It is and was intended as informational reporting only.
2. Notice 2010-69. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published this Notice on October 12, 2010. The Notice made the 2011 tax year reporting optional, but affirmed that, with the 2012 tax year, the reporting would be mandatory. It reiterated the rule that the coverage to be reported would be coverage for which COBRA would apply.
3. IRS Notices 2011-28 and 2011-31. And here comes relief. Although these Notices were issued with a request for comments, they provided the following new information:
- Reporting remains optional for the 2011 tax year;
- For employers filing fewer than 250 W-2 Forms for the 2011 tax year, filing would remain optional for 2012 or until further guidance;
- All employers who provide group health coverage (including public agencies and churches) other than Indian Tribal Governments or for plans maintained primarily for the military, must file the expanded W-2 Forms by January 31, 2013 (exception for those with less than 250 W-2 filings); and,
- Clarification of what constitutes health care coverage.
1. What Coverage Is to Be Reported. Notice 2011-28 generally repeats the list of reportable lines of coverage; however, it is important to note that freestanding dental and vision benefits are excludable. Using the exclusions permitted under HCR, as well as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) excepted benefits rules, dental and vision benefits are excludable if they are provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance, or otherwise not an integral part of a group health plan (e.g. self-funded plans). To be considered "not integral" the participant must have the right to elect or not elect the dental (or vision coverage) and if elected, must make additional premium contributions. (45 CFR §146.145(c)(3)(ii).
- Health Savings Accounts. Q&A 16 of the Notice specifically excludes employer contributions to HSAs and Archer MSAs.
- Pre-tax Contributions Under IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plans. Although salary reduction agreements operate to convert after-tax salary to an employer contribution, the Notice states the contributions are excluded from the amount to be reported on the W-2. Employer contributions to a health FSA in excess of any salary reduction amounts are, however, reportable, as to the amount in excess of the employee –pre-tax contribution.
- Collectively Bargained Plans. Contributions made by an employer to a multi-employer (union) plan also are not reportable.
- Health Reimbursement Accounts. An employer is not required to include the cost of an HRA in determining the aggregate reportable cost.
- Other Exceptions. If a self-funded health plan is not subject to federal CBORA (i.e. church plans) then the cost of coverage is not reportable. However, the cost of coverage for any self-funded health plan which is subject to federal COBRA, must be reported. In the cases of self-funded discriminatory group health plans under IRC Section 105(h), the amounts reported as taxable to the highly compensated individual are not included in the calculation of what is reportable.
Additionally, the following are also not subject to the reporting requirement:
- Coverage only for accident, or disability income insurance, or any combination thereof;
- Coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance;
- Liability insurance, including general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance;
- Workers' compensation or similar insurance;
- Automobile medical payment insurance;
- Credit-only insurance;
- Other similar insurance coverage, specified in regulations, under which benefits for medical care are secondary or incidental to other insurance benefits;
- Coverage only for a specified disease or illness; and
- Hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance.
2. How to Calculate the Aggregate Reportable Cost of Coverage. The Notice describes three methods an employer can use for determining the aggregate reportable cost of coverage:
3. What About Terminated or Retired Employees? The Notice provides guidance on how to report the cost of coverage for individuals who terminate employment during the reportable year:
- The COBRA Applicable Premium Method. This means the cost for each individual would be the same as it would be for any similarly situated individual (e.g. single coverage, Grammercy location's UHC health plan)
- The Premium Charged Method. Here, the employer would use the insurance company's rate structure (e.g. 3-rate basis). Question: What about age-rated plans?
- The Modified COBRA Premium Method. An employer could use this method in the event it subsidizes the cost of COBRA (e.g. absorbs a rate increase without changing COBRA rates). If the employer makes a good faith estimate as to the actual COBRA premium (e.g. self-funded plan), then the estimate is to be included in the aggregate cost.
- Mid-year Termination. If an employee terminates mid-year (e.g. April 30) and elects COBRA, the employer has the option to include only the cost of the coverage provided during active employment or to include the COBRA coverage. The employer must use one method or the other consistently for all terminations in the year. If the former employee asks for a W-2 before the end of 2012, it does not need to include the cost of health coverage.
- Related Employers. If an employee transfers from one employer to a related employer and the employee receives one W-2 from a common paymaster, then the W-2 must show the aggregate cost even though health plans may be different.
- Employees in a Merger. If the employee continues employment with the successor employer then it will depend on whether the successor employer and the predecessor employer each issue a W-2. If the successor employer under the terms of the merger and in accordance with IRS rules aggregates total annual wages for both seller and buyer, then the W-2 should include the total aggregate cost of coverage. Otherwise each employer reports its own aggregate cost of coverage.
- Retirees and Other Former Employees. If an employer provides retiree health coverage, that employer is not required to issue a W-2 just to report the value of the coverage. If an individual retires mid-plan year, the cost of coverage while an active employee would be reportable on that year's W-2.
Although Notice 2011-28 is fairly definitive, we expect to have further clarification for employers who file less than 250 W-2s for the 2013 tax year.
We will keep you posted on further developments.
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The BroughtyFerry Grove Eco-School Queen St Gardeners have been busy laying paths, planting sunflower seeds and photographing emerging flowers for the 'Talking Wildflowers' project.
This aims to capture each flower month by month and to find out a bit more about what people are growing and the folklore and history of wildflowers.
The project will be displayed on site and on the Grove blog.
The aim is to better inform the local community about wildflowers and why they are so important in preserving our region's biodiversity.
Gardening last week was part of National Gardening week and a campaign called CSV Action Earth organised by CSV (Community Service Volunteers).
As part of this year's campaign, SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) will be supporting around 160 projects in Scotland. Grove Academy has been awarded £250 to help them with the learning and teaching related to the site.
Ms Mary Holligan, who is co-ordinating the project, said: "Everybody can get involved in their local outdoor spaces. They are a shared resource and a shared responsibility.
"From the smallest individual action to a national campaign, every contribution helps.
"The CSV Action Earth Awards are designed to help groups of volunteers take practical action to improve and create places for wildlife."
If you would like to register your own project or think you can come up with a good project idea then please take part in the campaign.
Register at http://actionearth.csv.org.uk or call CSV Action Earth on 0131 222 9083.


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Striving to be the centre of attention
Filling a problem position, James Downey is enjoying Munster's new style, writes GAVIN CUMMISKEY
In the documentary Being: Liverpool Brendan Rodgers remains relentlessly positive despite the string of poor results experienced by the former European giants on their long road back. For his new system to work, a style of play that is proven elsewhere, a philosophy that essentially got him the job in the first place, it requires loyalty from everyone involved in the club.
"We can only trust ourselves, no one else. Trust the supporters, because they are the best, and trust your family at home," said Rodgers before Liverpool went out and got spanked 3-0 by WBA on the opening day of this season.
The parallels to Rob Penney's arrival in Munster are obvious. To adopt a new way of playing requires the collective input; from tea lady to old pros like Jamie Carragher or Peter Stringer who no longer command starting places.
Penney's task is arguably more challenging than Rodgers. Paul O'Connell remains on the periphery, Denis Leamy and David Wallace were taken before their time by broken joints and snapped ligaments while a juggernaut Saracens pack is seeking to brutally expose this transitional period.
Surely, the seeds that Penney only planted last summer will not bear fruit in time for this season to be a success.
"Well, for me, I hope that it gets sorted as soon as," said Jimmy Downey, the Dublin-born centre and another bedding into Munster life. "It can only get better is the way of looking at it. Once everyone knows the system in and out, without even thinking about it, as long as everyone knows their roles, then things will come a lot easier. It just flows then.
"As you say, it is a long term thing but for me, personally, I don't want to be waiting two, three years for it to kick in."
That's an old problem for any coach endeavouring to reconstruct a sporting dynasty. The boss, be it Rodgers or Penney, has been afforded time to let the cement dry on his building blocks but for a 31-year-old like Downey, signed on a two year contract, success is craved immediately.
He is old enough and wise enough, having banked 148 games for Northampton in five seasons after frustratingly short stints at Leinster, Connacht, Munster and Calvisano, to see the value in becoming a valuable cog in the new Munster wheel.
"Yeah, we are going away from the traditional Munster way of playing, spreading it a lot more, getting width as often as we can. Teams feel stretched when you do that." He enjoys working with backs coach Simon Mannix, who he describes as approachable, while Penney simply radiates positive vibes.
"They are both so positive that when you make a mistake you expect a bollicking, which I got when I was in England, someone would be down your throat and it would make you afraid to make another mistake, but here you are not afraid to make mistakes.
"You can throw it around and when you are playing with confidence the ball tends to stick, things start to happen. I enjoy playing under the two of them. They have been good for me, giving a different dimension to my game."
This is important to Downey, long been seen as a big, one dimensional number 12. Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, he probably needs to show his full range of skills in a game like today's before the general Irish public changes their attitude. They simply have not seen enough of him.
He certainly needs to be brilliant in the next two matches to change Declan Kidney's mind. The Ireland coach finally moved away from Paddy Wallace as Gordon D'Arcy's understudy last month, only to fast-track Luke Marshall from the Ulster bench to inside centre against Fiji.
It seemed an indication that Downey's hope of finally earning international recognition is receding, making the heavyweight duel with English incumbent Brad Barritt a massive opportunity.
"When I didn't play against Leinster (on October 6th) I said to myself, 'Right, I have to nail down my day job first.' It's not like in England, where it was a little bit more comfortable. I have had to work harder, but I think I needed that, a bit more competition. They are not afraid to change it around."
In the unlikely event that the ridiculously durable D'Arcy is unavailable for the Six Nations, does Kidney turn to a kid who Ulster coach Mark Anscombe won't pick or a 6'2", 16 stone veteran? "A few big weeks, as you say, is all you need. One big game, especially in these games, and that's the way I have to look at it; perform well in the two games against quality international opposition. Getting used to playing with Rog and Earlsey, as well, helps."
Barritt silenced a lot of critics in Twickenham last Saturday, producing a stunning performance despite the presence of possibly the greatest ever midfield trio in Dan Carter, Ma Nonu and Conrad Smith.
"Brad's a great player, in fairness. I've come up against him a couple of times, lovely fella off the field as well, but once he crosses the line he is just hard. I do think he has got a good bit of unwarranted criticism. He showed last week that he has a number of different aspects to his game. His basics are the good thing about him; so solid defensively, does the job so well. You notice when he is not there because there are holes he would quietly go about filling."
He could be talking about himself. Today is a big chance alright. You mention the history of the Munster 12 jersey, the impact of those who once hoovered on Ronan O'Gara's shoulder like Rob Henderson, Trevor Halstead, Lifeimi Mafi and even Rua Tipoki with Jean de Villiers mentioned more for his status in the game than his time in Ireland.
"I am aware of the lads who have been there before me. A lot of foreigners so it could be seen as a problem position. Hopefully I'll be problem solved. For the moment anyway. I just have to step up to the standards set by those boys, all quality players. It is in the back of my mind but I suppose it is nice to have an Irish 12 in there. Hasn't been one for a while."
The Penney mentality is seeping in. Mention of the mounting injuries, the obvious loss being O'Connell, and Downey provides an insight into how a professional rugby player's mind works. Saracens may look at the loss of O'Connell, CJ Stander and others as a chance to beat Munster to a pulp in Thomond Park.
"I wouldn't look at it like that. At this stage you want the lads who are playing week in, week out, who know the system. Paulie coming in, considering he wouldn't have played as much and might be a bit off the boil . . . I know his presence is enormous, but the other boys are there, working hard and they have earned it.
"Are Saracens going to look at it and attack our second row, where Donnacha Ryan and Donncha O'Callaghan are playing?" What matters today and next week and for the rest of the season is to keep the faith, adhere to the Penney system no matter what the initial cost.
"The easy thing would be to say, 'Okay, that's not working lets go back.' Rob makes us look at the evidence, shows us what we have created and what can be achieved if we keep going. He shows us where the holes are opening up, so long as everyone sticks with it. And everyone has bought into it and it is starting to work a lot more. We are turning the corner now." There's always going to be another road block around the bend but Jimmy Downey knows this better than most.
As Rodgers continually reminds the Liverpool players, "if it was easy it wouldn't be worth doing."
Munster v Saracens Previous meetings
November 28th, 1999
Pool stages, round two
Saracens 34 Munster 35
The Shannon pack that dominated the AIL – aided by Young Munster's Claw, two amazingly talented Garryowen men and a hardened Aussie lock – signalled the beginning of a campaign to conquer Europe.
This was a ferocious battle with hugely powerful men like Francois Pienaar, Richard Hill, Julian White and Danny Grewcock immediately attempting to annihilate the Munster forwards. Perhaps shell-shocked by the early assaults, Mick Galway's men, with Keith Wood on loan from Harlequins, went about reversing a 21-9 deficit, which still read 34-23 with eight minutes remaining.
Anthony Foley's quick tap saw him driven over the line before Jeremy Staunton's well-taken try in injury time left them one point adrift. Ronan O'Gara landed the match-winning conversion.
Saracens' decision to introduce Paul Wallace for the last quarter backfired as his younger brother's scrum shunted the English club off their own ball late on.
January 8th, 2000
Pool stages, round four
Munster 31 Saracens 30
The moment these men came to be seen as invincible on home turf. Pienaar, Tony Diprose and Hill came in search of a bloody revenge only to be met on the gainline by Alan Quinlan and Foley in particular. Gallimh and Clohessy also produced vintage displays but it was Wood who rose from a pile of bodies at the death to present O'Gara with the chance to seal the most famous victory the old stadium had witnessed since 1978. Munster had already secured the quarter-final spot but that conversion started something amazing.
April 27th 2008
Saracens 16 Munster 18
This was the marauding Munster pack at their peak, winning ugly in atrocious conditions. Not a vintage performance by Marcus, Fla, Bull, Donncha, Paulie, Quinny (who crossed for a clever try), Wally and Leams but, in their own ruthless, belligerent fashion, got the job done.
O'Gara added the extras, and a try, to leave former Munster coach Alan Gaffney and the great Richard Hill in tears , while the performance of Kiwi imports – Rua Tipoki, Lifeimi Mafi and Doug Howlett – ensured them a permanent seat among this sacred red order. The scrum creaked under the weight of Cobus Visagie and Census Johnston yet they always found a way. The manner of their success prompted the IRB to rewrite the rulebook but not in time to save Toulouse with greatness bestowed on this generation by attaining a second title in three years.


text: Every now and again I like to veer away from the norm and interview some of the folks I've met along the way. Today, my interview is with Indie Filmmaker, Victor Greywolf. He and I both wrote guest blogs for Amused Now and I took an interest in his blog topic in dispelling myths. Victor. Thanks for saying 'yes' to the interview. V: Thanks for having me. Where are you originally from? V: New York State. I grew up in Central Islip, which is in Long Island. How did you get into filmmaking? V: It was an act of desperation. Really? Please explain. V: I developed an interest in it via watching movies since my parents were movie buffs. I watched ALL kinds of movies cartoons. What child doesn't, right? I've always had a great imagination and people said I wrote great stories. I also did stand up and draw my own comic books. Impressive! V: By 2004, I'd been … click here to read the full article.


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My First Installment Of Many... Introducing Cal ...
A few do, but not many of you know that Happy so far in this point in his life has not received the blessing of having a child of my own.
There are a myriad of factors for the reasons…. Ranging from mutual desire, financial and occupational incompatibility, fertility issues, relationship issues….. I could go on and on…
The later in life I get, the more the regret, disappointment and simply sad remorse are becoming the primary feelings….
Due to extreme unfortunate circumstances however, I have been given a gift that has no equal. A young man who I have taken on as much of the father role as I can. He is a bright shining star in my life that I have embraced dearly….
I do not want to go into specifics, but my brother and sister-in-law divorced several years ago…. An ugly as divorce as you can imagine with two beautiful children, a 9 year old girl, and an 11 year old boy utilized as pawns, messengers, and exposed to more vile manipulation than I care to share.
My brother shares the brunt of this responsibility, and while being physically close, has chosen to be the absentee father that he is. He does participate in the children's lives, but has chosen a level and life path that is completely unacceptable in my eyes.
So let the journey begin, and let me share with you my blessing of fatherhood with my young nephew Cal…
That's really cool. It sucks that unfortunate circumstances on both sides were what brought you together, but it's so great that you found each other.
HS... I knew there was a reason I liked you! {Well... maybe there are several but this one is the topper.}
HS... I knew there was a reason I liked you! {Well... maybe there are several but this one is the topper.}
Best of luck to you. You will do well raising your nephew. God Bless.....
Best of luck to you. You will do well raising your nephew. God Bless.....
HS, you will have more of a positive impact on that boy than you will ever know. God bless you, sweetie.
This young boy will remember forever how you've been there for him. You are giving him wonderful memories and a feeling of unconditional love. What an inspiration you are happysailor!
Sailor, you never cease to inspire me. I am touched and grateful that there are people with hearts as big as yours out there. Your nephew is one lucky boy to have an amazing uncle like yourself. *hugs*
I am so happy for you both. I look forward to hearing more.
I am so happy for you both. I look forward to hearing more.
Hey Happy, I knew you were one of the good ones and this just confirms it. May you and your 'son' enjoy loads of great times together he will grow to love you like a father cause thats what you will be. I just wish we were closer so you could adopt my girls they need a daddy figure too. You would be perfect.
I'm smiling. Good for you HS!
You're in a great position to make a contribution HS. Sure it will work out very well for all concerned...
You rock Happy Sailor....I can only pray that at some point you have the biological child you long for but it appears that Cal and you are both gifted with each other...I'm looking forward to hearing more about your adventures as a Dad. :)


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YouTube removes video exposing Planned Parenthood
June 25, 2009
YouTube has removed a video that exposes unethical and possibly illegal counseling at a Planned Parenthood clinic, saying that posting of the video was in "violation of the YouTube Community Guidelines." The video was submitted by Live Action, the student group that has used undercover investigations to document misconduct at several Planned Parenthood facilities. Lila Rose, the president of Live Action, said that the video should be made available on YouTube again. She explained: "YouTube's own 'Community Guideline Tips' advise that intense or disturbing imaging should be 'balanced with additional context and information,' which is exactly what Live Action has done."
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1. Re: zfs encryptionPascal Kreyer-Oracle Aug 22, 2013 7:56 AM (in response to 988801)
man zfs_encrypt
2. Re: zfs encryptionCindys-Oracle Aug 22, 2013 3:02 PM (in response to 988801)
This article by Darren Moffat is good too:
How to Manage ZFS Data Encryption
Thanks, Cindy
3. Re: zfs encryption988801 Aug 22, 2013 10:36 PM (in response to Cindys-Oracle)
Thanks Cindy.
I read up on zfs encryption and practiced it. However, I can still see the contents of the encrypted file system as a regular user. Can you please tell me what I am doing wrong? Isn't encryption supposed to prevent users from seeing or copying data in an encrypted file system?
Thanks again for your help.
4. Re: zfs encryptionCindys-Oracle Aug 22, 2013 11:04 PM (in response to 988801)
The encrypted file system's passphrase or other key (format type) must be provided when the encrypted file system is mounted or when the system is rebooted. This prevents hackers from accessing the protected data by attempting to mount the file system, like when the system is rebooted. You can further prevent users from the accessing the data in the encrypted file system by setting specific permissions or ACLs. So, the encrypted file system can only be accessed when mounted, by providing the encrypted keys, and further, by specifying who can access the data.
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This is my default place to stay on the island. It gives the best value for money as it is beach front on station 1, surrounded by 5-star hotels but its price is very affordable.
The rooms are simple but the beds are comfortable, the bathroom is spacious, everything is clean and staff treat you like family.
If you are looking for a place in the quiet area of Boracay but don't want to spend and arm and a leg, this is your best choice. I have recommended Residencia to family and friends and everyone has enjoyed their stay.
I'll be staying here both times my trips this year. :)
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We seriously love this holiday as it reminds us of how love always shines through at all of our client's weddings! We love our clients!!! We just wanted to share a few of our fave photos from the past few years that continue to make us smile!!!
Congrats to all of our gorgeous couples and congrats to all of you that just engaged today!!!
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Allergies are a result of an overactive immune system.
Understanding Your Allergy Problems"Allergies and headaches can be difficult to deal with...I recommend Sinol, which is the first headache nasal spray registered with the FDA. It relieve[s] headache pain...reduces, prevents and/or stops sinus pain, as well as congestion and inflammation. It is nonaddictive and free of harsh side effects." - Peter H. Gott, M.D. Medical columnist and Author
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Nowadays, it is impossible to think that you will be isolated, that is why we offer high speed internet connection.
Being far away from home does not necessarily mean that you can't be in contact with your Family or your friends, we have made it easy for you as we have high speed (WI-FI) from various access points in the hotel, so you can connect to Internet easily.
In the event that you do not have a lap top to connect yourself from your room, we have 2 computers in the first floor with their respective printers.


text: The Pajaro Valley Rod and Gun Club hosted their annual children's fishing derby this weekend at Pinto Lake in Watsonville. The California Department of Fish and Game loaded 1000 pounds of planter trout into the lake and the public was invited to fish later that afternoon once the derby had concluded. Joe Donatini's family joined local angler Mike Baxter and family for an afternoon of non- stop trout action at the lake. "They were milling like anchovies," enthused Baxter. "We found the mini- tube jigs worked best for these swarming trout." Baxter also said power bait beneath a bobber worked well for the kids. Both families took home their limits of trout and some anglers caught and released 40-60 trout during the pandemonium.


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After working hard to get back to the .500 mark for the first time since late December, the Los Angeles Lakers fell right back below the break-even point by losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Los Angeles takes a stab at evening its record again when it visits the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday. New Orleans suffered a humiliating home loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday and is just 11-19 at home.