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Wickes Stories
Wickes and iris are on a mission to shine a light on real life DIY stories, and share the 'magic of home improvement' through a series of 'Wickes Stories'.
Not convinced that home improvement projects are only ever undertaken to add value to a property, we scoured the country to uncover the real motivation behind DIY. 'Wickes Stories' is the latest instalment in the 'Let's do it Right' campaign, aimed at those wanting a professional finish to their efforts – not just for profit, but to improve their homes for the people they love and live with.
'Wickes Stories' was bought to life through a competition launched across Wickes' social channels in December 2015. People were asked to share a home improvement project and tell their story - for the chance to win a £500 Wickes voucher and star in the campaign.
In the first film for the series, viewers are taken on a nostalgic journey as a Dad sets out to create a tree house for his son, talking about the strong memory he has of a tree house his own Father had built for him when he was a boy.
As all three generations of the Hampson family set out to construct their dream house, we are shown just how much importance home improvement projects can have on a family, and the expert care and love needed to deliver. And why to avoid these turning into DIY dramas it's best to use the expert products and advice available from Wickes!
The fully integrated campaign rolled out from March across TV, Social, VOD, radio and press.
Since winning the account in January 2015, iris has been tasked with growing the Wickes audience beyond tradesman and serious DIYers to be the nation's preferred home improvement brand - well-known and loved amongst everyday consumers.
After launching the transformative 'Let's do it Right' campaign with the introduction of the wildly popular 'British Bodger', Wickes has seen the following results:
Wickes Real Stories: The Hampson Family's Tree House
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A Great Book for Young Soccer Fans
A few days ago my grandson had his ninth birthday. He had previously made a long list of things he would like for his birthday. This sure helps old grandfathers like me in the selection process. I am usually quite hopeless in choosing appropriate gifts for family members.
Birthday list
One of the items on his list included books in the Tiny Timmy series written by Australian soccer star, Tim Cahill and co-written by Julain Gray. My grandson only had Book 1 in a six-book series. I read this book and I was very impressed. It has been many years since I read mostly children's books. That was when I was a teacher/librarian and a classroom teacher in primary schools.
Tiny Timmy books
The book I read this last week was Tiny Timmy: Soccer Superstar. Being the first in the series, the protagonist Tim is mad keen on becoming a soccer star. He desperately wants to play on the school soccer team. There are just three main problems: he is smaller than his teammates, he is constantly teased by the other players, and the coach doesn't pick him in the team. Tim is not discouraged, though even his attempts at being the team's orange boy are disastrous.
Although the authors don't use the word perseverance, this book shows young, enthusiastic soccer players that hard work, dedication and trying hard to improve will pay off. Little Timmy keeps practising and helping out until he discovers that he has a unique skill the other players do not possess.
I loved this book. It is easy to read. It encourages young people to keep trying. It teaches children to stay focused on what they want to achieve. It is easy to read with appropriate illustrations on every page. The chapters are short and filled with action. I cannot find any information regarding how biographical these books are, and they are listed by the publisher as fiction. It doesn't matter; they are great little books for anyone aspiring to improve in any endeavour, sporting or otherwise.
I highly recommend this book for readers ages 8 to 10, especially if they are keen to improve in any sport, not just soccer. I was so impressed with the first book in the series that I went and bought books 2 and 3 for my grandson. I think he was impressed.
Cahill, Tim and Gray, Julian: Tiny Timmy: Soccer Superstar. Scholastic Australia, Sydney, 2015.
Reflections on an old story
Memory lane
I have been having a trip down memory lane in recent days. I have been typing up an old story I wrote many years ago. In fact, the only copy I appear to have is a typed copy with 1989 on the title page. I was shocked to realise that this story was written nearly 28 years ago. It has languished ever since as one or two copies stored in boxes in our garage. The copy I am using was printed on an old dot-matrix printer. Remember those old clunkers?
Early computers
This story, called Magpie Farm (hence the photo of an Australian Magpies above and below), was typed on either a borrowed Commodore 64 computer or on the Amigo 500 I bought around that time. I can't remember. I think that it was written during a school holiday break; I was a classroom teacher at the time. Those old computers were wonderful, and I learned so many things about the digital world from them. I still have the old Amiga – in working condition too, though I only fire it up every five years or so. Sadly, the old Amiga discs are not compatible with today's PCs, hence the need to retype this story.
First novel
I am sure that this was my first attempt at writing a novel for children. At just under 10,000 words it is probably better described as a chapter book. I have since written several more novels for children, of varying lengths and subject matter. I am planning to prepare these for publication sometime this year. They will initially be in eBook format with print on demand paper copies also available.
Background to Magpie Farm
As I type up this story, I recognise many incidents from real life. The main character is a young boy who is afraid of magpies. Some Australian Magpies are notorious for their tendency to swoop people during the breeding season. The boy's family move to a small farm and he is horrified that there are magpies on the farm. Some of the incidents I have included in the story are drawn directly from my own family's experiences. A few years before writing this story, we also bought some acreage, though five acres (two hectares) can hardly be called a "farm". We did have some sheep for a while; I'm not sure if that qualifies it as being a farm.
A problem
I have a serious problem with the story. Several problems, actually.
It is terrible.
Honestly – it needs some serious editing, rewriting and restructuring. The problem is that I have decided to be very strong as I type it up. I tend to edit as I type. This applies to most of my writing these days. The first draft is often very close to the final draft. I rewrite, edit, proofread and so on as I go. Not always, but usually that is my preferred writing style. This time I decided to be very strong and resist all urges to stop and rewrite, edit or change anything. Those steps will come later.
Why is it terrible?
As I type, I find myself wincing often. How could I have written such terrible prose? The dialogue between characters is not all that bad, but the rest of it is quite naive – almost childish. This shows up three basic things:
- I have certainly progressed a long, long way as a writer in the intervening years.
- There is much good material in the story which can be vastly improved.
- I now know what is wrong with the story and the writing, and how to fix it; that comes with experience and heaps of writing practice (over 3 million words later, and counting).
Where to now?
I still have a few chapters to type up. Then I will spend a week or two rewriting whole slabs of the text to bring it up to publishable standards. Later will come the proofreading and copy editing stages before I send my baby out into the world. After that, I have two other longer novels written several years later and they will both need the same treatment.
Is it all worth it?
If the story as it stands now is so terrible in my own eyes, is it worth pursuing and putting in all that work? I believe so. I take this attitude, not because it was my first serious attempt at a novel, but because of feedback from readers.
- At the time I printed out a number of copies and handed them out to friends. They all commented how good it was, and how much they enjoyed it.
- I also read it to several classes I was teaching at the time of writing. I still have contact with many former students who remember the story well.
- I was asked recently by one former student if I had published this story. He added that it had a profound, positive effect on him. It inspired him to become a writer. He has published some of his writing, he has participated successfully in performance poetry events, and he wrote and performed in a musical which was showcased last week at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. This festival is regarded worldwide as second only to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- Wow! I love feedback like that.
Stay tuned
I plan to publish this chapter book (novel?) in the near future, so stay tuned. The launch will be announced on this site, and it will be available through this site.
Good reading. Good writing.
Further reading:
- Trevor's Birding – check out another blog of mine where I also write regularly about Australian birds. I showcase many of my bird photos on that site.
Writing children's books
I am currently visiting my grandchildren who live interstate. It's a joy I have only a few times every year, but so interesting to see their development and to play with them a whole range of games. Their ages are 4 and 1, so they are still developing in many ways, especially in their imaginations.
One of the special delights is cuddling up for story time. Both parents are book lovers, so their home has many books. Family and friends have also made sure the two little ones have plenty of books in their lives. And to add to the wonderful books in the home, a new branch library has just recently opened up in an old church building five minutes' walk up the road.
In reading books daily to the grandchildren – and sometimes several times a day – once again has impressed upon me the importance of reading in the life of a child. So much language development occurs in this pre-school period. So many books are rich in wonderful language. But more than that, there is so much cultural heritage which can be absorbed by the young, developing mind. There are also the many environmental concepts which can also be introduced through non fiction. Last night my grandson and I spent nearly an hour pouring over a book about farming; he lives in Australia"s largest city so this is an excellent way of talking about my heritage; I grew up on a farm.
The case for reading to and with children is so important and soundly supported by the research. What is less emphasised, I feel, is the importance of reading children's books if one desires to be writing children's books. Just like in the importance of books in the life of a developing child, so is the reading of children's books vital in the development of the aspiring children's authors. You cannot read too many, and there are so many wonderful children's books out there now you will certainly be entertained for many years to come.
Good reading.
Good writing.

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Half-term this year for most of us won't stretch over Halloween which is a shame. All the fun will be on a school night for Team Minted which somewhat cramps our style. Never mind, there's half term beforehand to make the most of the phantasmagoric fun with the kids.
Most of which costs, of course. Carving pumpkins (see Dear Daughter's efforts in the photo) is still my number one favourite activity and is relatively cheap. You don't need any fancy kit, just a sharp knife and a watchful eye on young kids. For my top tips on half-price Halloween, see my blog here. But for those who fancy splashing some cash, here's a quick round-up of what's on.
1. Find a real ghost
Genuinely haunted Hampton Court Palace is hosting family friendly ghost tours while the Tower of London is another obvious choice to spot potential spooks. Alternatively, take a Tales of Plague guided walk which goes from outside Tower Bridge tube station from 2 pm on Saturdays. Or get on board a vintage Routemaster with a Ghost Bus Tour in Edinburgh, London or York for a chilling ride.
2. Fancy dress
Supermarkets have the cheapest outfits but for that special party you might want to upgrade. Check out Angels in London's Shaftesbury Avenue and Hendon or even the National Theatre's Costume Hire Store. Further afield there's Mad World in Crawley and various sites in town.
3. Museums
Most museums have a Halloween event, including a spooky sleepover at the Museum of London for 7 to 11 year olds. There's a Halloween Fair at the Horniman from 27 to 28 October – dressing up looks mandatory – while a sea witch is on the loose at the London Aquarium and needs help finding ingredients for her spells. Old gaols can give you a shiver too: there's the Clink near London Bridge while Oxford Castle & Prison has a week-long Ghost Fest.
4. Theatre
Your favourite horror flicks probably aren't appropriate for the kids so what about theatre? Woman in Black, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked are all available to book now. Check LOVEtheatre or other booking sites for any discounts.
5. Theme parks
Crikey even Legoland has a Halloween event! All the major theme parks seem to have something pricey on but you might be able to save up to 57% with Kids Pass*. You have to subscribe to the scheme but you can currently get a 30-day version for just £1 which would take you through half-term. The annual pass is £39.99 and has loads of discounts on restaurants and cinema too.


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Guess what! I ran into Lucy today. Hope you remembered the little lady who was weeping after she scored 5/10 in test yours sincerely supervised.
If you haven't read the story, quickly rush over to http://papammeso.blogspot.com.ng/2016/12/how-i-painted-big-picture-for-my-little.html and read it up right now.
Well I saw Lucy yesterday. The exam is over and you can feel the tension seeping away like water running into a drainage system. Life has returned to normalcy again.
She was descending the staircase while I was heading in the opposite direction. It was a couple of weeks ago that we stood on the same staircase and I tried making her see the big picture and stem the flood of tears running down her eyes.
She greeted me and I quickly asked her.
"So how was the PHE result?"
She smiled, "I got 58/60."
"Wow" I exclaimed.
I remembered telling her that 55 or 50 over sixty will be a great one. But scoring 58/60 took me by surprise. And she was glad too. She bit her expectation. I hope she does not forget such an experience in a hurry.
"So is there any need for crying?" I asked her.
She laughed a bit… guess too shy to answer.
I politely dismissed her and she whispered "Thank sir"
Nothing bits the bigger picture. Start selling it to your child today. Convincingly tell them where they will be in the next 5 years. How successful and enterprising they would have become by then. It is a sure way to navigate the challenges that stands between them and those lofty goals.
Gotta run. Lucy maybe performing tonight. Have to go watch her.


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C. A WOG IN TOGSNovember 13, 2008
So, Layla takes the stage draped in Melbourne black.
"Apologies for the early morning wake up call. And cutting into Grand Final week. Obviously, you're all focused on that."
[Callo, heckling jovially]:
"Have they finally given you a guernsey, Layls? Will you be donning the black and white strip Satday?"
[Layla, forlornly salivating]:
"I wish Callo. But no.
I'll be there though… at the G… barracking for the Pies as they give Carlton a shellacking.
No, I've come here to announce that after more than a decade of running, jumping, lifting… all sorts of physical and mental combat… I'm giving it away.
I'm drawing a line through all that but this isn't an end for me… I'm not finished with you guys yet. I'm about to embark on what I hope will be a very fulfilling future.
These three fine people to my left here are representatives of WCA… an umbrella organization of World Citizenship groups. You'll be familiar with the work of many of its members… human rights, the environment, poverty, education, disarmament, health… you know, wherever there's a wrong to wring your hands around.
They share the perspective that we're one humanity on this planet and that each person's opportunities and obligations shouldn't be overly determined by national and political borders… that kind of stuff."
Layla points to that group of three people standing nearby. In particular to a lithe, black haired young girl.
"And that one there… is my dear sister Sholeh. We've been the closest friends since we were toddlers. Sholeh is amazing… for many reasons. One exceptional talent, well-respected among Persians, is her ability to shell pistachio nuts quicker than an average family can eat them.
Lost touch a bit recently but met up again last December at the Parliament of the World's Religions. Not an event I had penciled in my diary… but she managed to cajole me into going to her session on global consciousness. I was suspicious she was calling in a favour to increase media exposure. She wasn't… it was to give me a bit of a serve afterwards.
Look, I won't bore you with the details of her savage rebuke but I listen to Sholeh and much of what she said hit home hard. She reckoned I could do more to promote justice and harmony in the world. And a girl can't have that said about her. So here I am. About to go off doing that."
A gap in proceedings as Layla reached for her bottle of water. Accompanied by an outbreak of unsettled indifference amongst the attendance. This was boring. Worse than that, it was sad. No more Layla events to look forward to?
"Layla, first, let me congratulate you on an amazing decade of athletic prowess and achievement. I'll be very interested to see how you go in this new adventure.
Your role? Will you be Angelina Jolie or Bono?"
[Layla, replacing the bottle of water and playing along]:
"Yeah, no. Good question Callo. Very incisive journalism.
Look, I'm thinking of following the example of former US President George W Bush. I might even take his surname. And as you claim I have a God complex, you can could me Burning… Burning Bush.
Yes, I'd definitely want a nickname. Maybe I'd just go for Helpy… a play on my initials."
[Callo, unsatisfied and tutting no]:
"All jokes aside Layla, I've got to express my disappointment at your retirement and a certain amount of trepidation that your future, as you've described it, won't be as triumphant as your past."
[Layla, halting her frolicsome posture shows an inquisitive annoyance]:
"That's a bit harsh Callo. I'm surprised you, of all people, have so little faith in me."
[Callo, shifting uneasily but speaking assertively]:
"This is politics we are talking about Layls. And power politics at that. It's a completely different sphere than you are used to. Entirely different set of skills and qualities required. Your response to my question proves you're not ready for it. Let me elaborate.
You're the stand out athlete of our time. I'd go further…you've been the stand out competitor of all time. But you don't have an Olympic or World Championship medal to your name because you wouldn't go to the major games. You wouldn't even go to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker Main Event despite being allegedly unbeatable.
Why? You flippantly said you wanted to give others a chance. Incredibly dismissive and belittling. Not the way to win friends and influence people."
[Layla, lightening the moment by applying a heavy accent]:
"You calling me a wog in togs mate?"
[Callo, at the end of his tether, beseeches divine assistance]:
"Please, Layla. Take me seriously. Just this once.
You've mentioned global consciousness. Well consider this. Think how unifying it would have been… how spiritually splendid… if you had consented to represent Australia at the Beijing Olympics. At the opening, the whole world, hands clasped, would have willed the moment forward that you would emerge carrying the Aussie flag. The Jamaicans pass by…nice; British… clap clap; Americans… wahaay… whatever.
But as we'd catch first glimpse of you in the lighted night… your perfection, your beauty, your excellence, your accomplishments… we'd have been enraptured… and in tears. You are a reminder to all of us of how superb our species can be.
Man, what a trip! Kind of like the Beatles competing in the Eurovision Song Contest times a thousand."
[Layla, with mock restraining movements]:
"Easy on now Callo. Pull it in. People will start gossiping about us again."
[Callo, unstoppable and in 'je t'accuse' pose]:
"Just like Cathy Freeman did for us Aussies in Sydney, you could have swollen the hearts in the worlds' straining chests. That you didn't says something about you. You're a bit of rebel… bit of a lone horse. Everything has to be on your terms. That's your character and that won't change.
And we all respect that. We turn to you to forget our humdrum existence not to be reminded of it. Please, take my advice… don't become some bureaucratic lobbyist stomping around the halls of the UN… exert your power and influence by doing what you do best and do it on the biggest world stages."
Layla shields herself lightly from Callo's onslaught. Then replies in a determined tone.
"Agreed. I will do what I do best and I will raise a flag… figuratively. But Callo, sport is not what I do best… and were I to carry a flag, the Eureka Flag would be more appropriate."
She withdraws for a moment before continuing.
"How do I begin to unpack it all?
There's some truth in what you say… but not enough. Could counter and say the Olympics is a highly political event and didn't want to be a pawn of the powers. That the Russian-Georgian conflict began on Beijing's opening day. Could probably even argue the toss about the downside of bearing national flags. But there wouldn't be enough truth there either.
Oh, I don't mean truth… I mean sincerity. Sincerity makes truth doesn't it?
Callo, that Olympic picture you painted is delicious. I would have lapped it all up and, certainly, part of the reason I got into sport was to be a positive female role model. But no, I couldn't bring myself to compete in those major events because I felt I was doing the wrong thing… cheating. Not drugs of course! Nothing like that.
No, life's been strange. I think some if it comes from my Persian heritage. They have so many nonsensical sayings. Like, my mother has always called me baba. When I was old enough to realize that's what Persians call their dad I asked her why. She said you are my baby and my father. That logic knocks a girl about.
And… for whatever reason… I seem to be able to do things that no-one else can. As you alluded to in your book, I have an invisible friend I call Pippy. I catch a lot of flak for it but I really do. I think he is Persian too. He talks a lot. Very flowery but never gives me a straight answer.
The world seems responsive to my thoughts and needs… most of the time. [wry smile] I want to win a race… it happens. This sports superhero gig, it's very … self-indulgent."
Watching the glorious Layla mumble jumbo is more unpleasant than the room conditions. Wish she'd stop but she doesn't.
"I remember when I was five… under the duvet… I used to light my hands like this."
She extends her hands and they illuminate like two large lamps. Hey now, that's better. The assembled media metal stands to attention like a magnet had been stuck under them. From frozen begins a frenzy of camera positioning and jostling as the mob squeezes up to her pedestal.
"Hold up those hands Layla. Stick 'em up."
Layla is hugely relieved. She goes with the flow. She has made her decision and now it is out of her… rhymes with plans. Indeed.


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Says Naomi Smith
It is all too possible to round a corner on horseback and come upon a group of cattle with no prior warning -this WILL result in a horse being badly spooked at best, bolting at worst -it is only a matter of time ........... read more
Tony Barnett writes to the Charity Commission CEO, Paula Sussex.
"The Charity Commission is not fit for purpose and has failed to tackle abuses of charitable status properly"
Says Tony Barnett
I have received an email from Liam Carroll, a person that I dealt with over the years, a person who was the one who showed bias towards butterfly conservation even though he had/has documented information to show that funding was gained by false representation by the charities SWT and BC, so strong is the evidence that no further consents by PINs will be given even by supplementary/doubt.
My first contact with you was subject to Michelle Russell's statement, which no doubt was under oath when the Charity Commission was under question by MPs and others.
Fraud is being protected because no investigation is being carried out even as stated before documentation shows that conveyances and any other deeds of grant/easement can be made as the subject is not freehold which then proves the application for funding is subject to mortgage fraud (using property not belonging as collateral), statements from Warren Martin details in full that there are no title deeds to pre-date 1189 (please read Paul Stafford QC chancery bar) he defeated the Chief land Registrar.
Because false representations for funding is not being investigated by the charity commission's officers, funding that should go towards good causes, is going to support personal agendas, which in turn is stealing public amenities used for air and exercise, I will therefore request that a more senior officer, with knowledge of conveyance is given the responsibility to have matters of applications, even retrospectively examined
I am aware that the Commission has the power to freeze assets of various charities and to assist in prosecutions, this is public monies being misappropriated and as Dame Margaret Hodge says the Charity Commission is not fit for purpose and has failed to tackle abuses of charitable status properly, I can personally support that statement and will.
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The United Nations estimates that every day 32,200 men, women and children are forced to follow the trail of exile looking for refuge somewhere near or far from their home. Where do they come from? Where are they going to? Our answers in figures.
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Dana White Success Story
Dana White is an entrepreneur and a businessman from the city of America.
Dana White With Justin Bieber
He is also known as the President of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Organization Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is well known for owning teams at the UFC.
Dana Fredrick White Jr., was born in the year 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut. His parents are Dana White Sr. and June White. Dana is an Irish-American who was raised by his mother and her family along with his sister most of their childhood. He graduated from Herman High School.
Early Career
Dana White began boxing at the age of 17. His ardent passion in the sport helped him get his first cut as the manager for Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell.
White soon learned that Seamaphore Entertainment Group which was the founding company of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was interested to sell off their stakes in the championship League. Being passionate about fighting, White had been waiting for an opportunity where he can get a break as concrete as this.
Soon he contacted his childhood friend Lorenzo Fertitta, an executive at Station Casinos and a former commissioner of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Lorenzo liked the sound of the idea and influenced his brother to invest along with him.
They brought the stake and installed Dana White as the president. White also owns 9% of stake in Zuffa, LLC which was an entity created by the Fertitta brothers to own and manage UFC.
Dana White With Mike Tyson
White is very much charitable by nature. He donated 50,000 US Dollars to Francisco Espinoza Foundation. He also donated money for a brain tumor treatment of a two year old Britain girl, Ruby Owen.He has been casted as the Goon in a television series called The League. He has also been an actor and producer of UFC Ultimate Insider, The Ultimate Fighter and UFC: 47 it's ON!
Career Highlights
His biggest achievement in his career has been his installation as a President in the UFC. His position and work at UFC bought him lot of fame.
Personal Life
Whites' spouse is Anne White and the couple is blessed with three children. He is also an atheist by nature.
At present, he is undergoing a treatment in Ménière's disease and reported recently that the symptoms are reducing. He has philanthropically donated many people without even meeting them. The small Owen girl he helped for her brain tumor treatment, he had not even seen her.
White is always engaged in feuds with fighters as he is very open about his views. He has won numerous awards for the contribution he made to the world of Mixed Martial Arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In the year 2009, he received The Neveda Sportsman of the Year. He has won the Leading Man of the year award for several years in the World MMA Awards. He is also a recipient of Wrestling Observer Newsletter Award. The Armed Forces Foundation awarded him with the Patriot Award.
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World MMA
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- Full Name :
- Dana Frederick White, Jr
- Birth Place :
- Manchester
- Education :
- Hermon High School Maine,
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Occupation :
- Businessman , Wrestler
- Networth :
- $ 300 Million
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MARMON VALLEY MINISTRIES INC via Crowdrise
March 18, 2011
EVENT DATE: May 15, 2011
The Ohio Horseman's Council mission is to promote horse related interest in Ohio by developing close working relationships among equine-interest organizations and educating the public. That's why the Logan County chapter of OHC is excited about the summer horse camps for kids at Marmon Valley Ministries. Marmon Valley Ministries, Ohio's largest horse camp, teaches horsemanship skill and equine appreciation to young people all over Ohio. Children who attend their camp develop a well-rounded foundation in horsemanship and they often discover a life-long passion for horses in the process. The Logan County OHC agrees with Marmon Valley that it is important that every child who wishes to experience summer camp is able to. In order to make that possible, Logan County OHC is hosting a summer camp scholarship fundraiser called the Horseman's Scholarship Ride for Campers. This special two-hour trail ride is an opportunity for horse enthusiasts all over the state to partner with us and introduce more kids to horses! Even though Marmon Valley Ministries seeks to keep camp sessions affordable, sometimes folks simply cannot afford them. For that reason they offer camp scholarships to any family that cannot pay the full price of camp tuition. That's where you come in... For Marmon Valley to offer a camp scholarships, they need your help. That's why the Logan County OHC is asking you to ride with them on May 15th at Marmon Valley Farm.


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None of us wants to think about a disaster striking our business or major project. However, every business large or small, needs a business continuity plan to help recover quickly and efficiently from disasters that may occur. Contingency Planning is for anyone in technical, project management, leadership or general management positions; but can be especially beneficial to those who are responsible for project, process or general business management since all of these positions involve being prepared for potential disasters or disruptions.
Businesses (and Project Managers) need a detailed plan for continuing to operate in the event of a catastrophe such as a fire, an extended utility outage, catastrophic equipment failures, severe weather, natural disaster, terrorist attack, active shooter or other disastrous situations. A contingency plan or business continuity plan includes an emergency plan with detailed execution steps and responsibilities identified.
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Are you a female leader, manager, director or entrepreneur?
I know how terrified you are of speaking in public and the pain of not being good enough. I've been there.
I once did not believe I could do a Tedtalk, until my friend Vicky pushed me to do one. For almost 6 month she had seen me speak in public and told me that she believed I could do a Tedtalk. But I doubted her time and time again. Until one day after delivering a keynote at a conference in London she said. "Mathy, you need to do a Tedtalk" That's when I realised she was right. This really is true. Vicky changed me. If it wasn't for people like her, I wouldn't even have the gut to curate and create this group
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Good morning Divers!!!
Current diving conditions in Laguna Beach. Flat surf, running 0-2 feet right now. Still have not read a decent viz report, so viz is still hanging around 10 feet, I'd like to say up to 15 feet, but I'm being optimistic. If you head out drop me a dive report.
Our plans for tomorrow are ON. If you have not dove with us before, show up a bit early, we're usually there by 7:15 or so. That will give us a chance to get to know you and answer any questions you might have. I expect low surf and low viz. So if you are a newbie diver, think about it, because if low viz bothers you, this might not be the best opportunity to dive. For instance, divers will get separated from the group, if you don't get freaked out by that, again, this may not be the best day for a dive. Surf should be pretty flat at 0-2+ feet. So we'll see YOU tomorrow, BE THERE!!!
Diving!! DO IT!! Safely...
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Points to Ponder for a Risk Free Online Gambling
Gambling online can be enjoyable and fun. Great entertainment awaits an online gambler from playing in an online wagering activity. But knowing that there are some factors that can hinder a gambler from having a pleasurable experience with gambling online, it takes to become a smart gambler to overcome the threats that block the attainment of the great benefits one can get from online gambling.
An online gambler has to become prudent in every decision they make prior to deciding to engage in an online financial transaction as in wagering to an online gambling site. Because real money is at stake which comes from a tiring effort to earn this money, it is very important to engage in a risk free financial transaction when gambling online. There are certain points to ponder which can help a gambler make an educated assessment concerning the prospective online gambling activity they will enter to be risk free.
One of the major concerns that an online gambler should have is to assess whether the online gambling site they are about to play at is licensed. It is always prudent to play in a regulated online casino or any gambling venues that are under the supervision of a regulating body that assures the legitimate operating business of a gambling site.
It is always important that online gambling sites have a reliable customer service that can help their online customer. With the nature of an online business, the customer service seems to be the online port of communication between the gambling management and their players. Merely seeing the customer service hotline is not enough. Try out the numbers provided and find out whether you get a reliable response from the management. If not, it is best to look for a more reliable online casino to play at.
Are the gaming software used in an online gambling site risk free? Asking this question will lead one to investigate the randomness of the gambling software used online. Playing the software that gives a random result can indicate that a fair and honest game is operating on a particular online gambling site.
It is always good to always learn about the rules and regulation of the house. Awareness and understanding of the policies applied to the bonus claims as imposed by the online gambling site is as important for a gambler to play a risk free wager online. Some online casinos implement very high conditions prior to bonus claim thus it is important for a gambler to know whether these conditions are attainable for them.
For a risk free transaction, always make sure to ask about the conditions concerning the withdrawal of funds and the procedures for claiming a gambler's winnings too. Using common sense is another way of threading a risk free online gambling activity in order to get better results when gambling online.


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by Bart Potter
IT'S THE ONLY mnemonic device I've ever remembered.
In case you've forgotten, a mnemonic* device is a trick to help you remember. One of the most famous (unless I've forgotten) is ROY G BIV. The great Roy G. Biv. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet … in that order.
Of all the colors of the rainbow that might announce themselves on a golf course, Roy's middle initial is the one that will always be first and foremost.
Green trees. Green grass. Green fairways. The green.
Golf is green. But is it "green"?
This column isn't long enough to be a comprehensive exploration of the environmental health and responsibility of golf courses. Scientists, weigh in if you feel like it. What seems clear is that golf courses are aware of the wonderful natural resources they can be.
And, far from having their heads in the bunker, they are tuned to the public mood that says they ought to be "green" as well as just green.
David Wienecke, superintendent at Chambers Bay, and Chris Goodman, superintendent and manager at Meadow Park Golf Course inTacoma, were part of a recent presentation to a gathering of golf media at ChambersBay. The theme was golf and the environment.
Wienecke and Goodman both say much the same thing: Because their grass is green and their courses look great and inviting and groomed, they hear from a sector of the (usually non-golf) population that they surely must be dumping tons of fertilizer and pesticides on their courses and wasting gallons of precious water.
"If it wasn't so frustrating, it would almost be comical," says Chuck Denney, director of parks and recreation for the city of Tumwater, which operates Tumwater Valley Golf Course.
Much closer to the truth is that golf courses do far less damage to the environment than the aggregate of the homeowner who can buy as much fertilizer as he wants for his 1,200-square-foot lawn and apply as much of it as he wants as often as he wants – and water it and water it and water it.
His lawn looks great, it's all legal, and it's leaching into the groundwater.
Wienecke cited a statistic that says golf courses represent 5 percent of water use. The other 95 percent isn't all homeowners, obviously, but it's the biggest chunk.
Goodman, whose theme at his course is "Bringing the meadows back to Meadow Park," is embarked on a program that has added 20 acres of non-play, non-maintained land – more than double the previous acreage. Similarly, Tumwater has taken nearly 20 acres of mowed areas out of active maintenance and planted native trees and shrubs to enhance wildlife habitat.
On any given day at Tumwater, Denney says, you might see deer, ducks, Canada geese, red-tail hawks, blue herons, coyotes, rabbits, beaver, river otters, owls and a variety of other wildlife that live on or around the course.
Wienecke says among the 35 species of birds at Chambers Bay are hawks, owls and bald eagles.
"You don't see that in an unhealthy ecosystem," he says.
Wienecke says he goes three to 10 days between watering. And the water, he says, is cleaner when it leaves the course than when it arrives.
Goodman is watering less, fertilizing less, mowing less – and living with the different textures. Esthetically, Goodman likes most – not necessarily all – of the results.
"In some cases, it takes a slight change of perception," he says. "Things can be a little rough around the edges, and maybe it's slightly better for the environment.
"It can make the canvas a little more interesting."
The Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association, of which Wienecke and Goodman are members, has an active environmental program. Organizations like The National Audubon Society, First Green and Salmon Safe (each worthy of a golf-related column in its own right) are partnering with the golf industry to further environmental aims.
There are other sides to this story. There is room for plenty more dialogue (right here in this space) about what golf courses are doing – and not doing – to be green around the greens.
As for Roy G., he had a cup of coffee on the Sherwin-Williams tour. Sprayed it all over the spectrum. Didn't stick.
* Derived from Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory.


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On Saturday the 5th of November I traveled to Hoxton, London to the Peer gallery and witnessed John Smith's exhibition of the Unusual Red Cardigan. The event is a unique experience as the small gallery is very discrete and tucked away from the busier places of London. I was buzzed into to an small, almost empty dark room with one other person watching Smith's The Girl Chewing Gum. The original short film from 1976 was layered over a more recent reshoot in color of the same topic and scene creating a very interesting collage of two films. I think it can relate to my work in documentary and critical practice as it deals with everyday situations and documents life in a very objective way. This is similar to the way I am dealing with the tube.
"Acclaimed artist filmmaker and lifelong east Londoner John Smith will present a major new multi-media installation. His starting point is one of his best-known works, The Girl Chewing Gum, which he made as a student in 1976. Smith revisits this work, both in terms of its continuing legacy and also in a literal sense, filming the same street corner in Dalston 35 years on. From this video work, Smith then leads us on a narrative journey that explores ideas around identity and anonymity – both his own (as perhaps underlined by the ubiquitousness of his name), and that of his two main protagonists, the girl who chews gum in his film and an on-line seller of his video containing this work."


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Since my brother started reading a web comic, I decided to search for some web comics that I might enjoy reading and I came across one called Girl Genius! It is a web comic written by Phil and Kaja Foglio with drawings by Phil Foglio. They release a new page on the web every few days and they have lots of pages since they've been doing this for a while. They have also printed the comics into actual books that you can buy if you so desire. Information on purchasing the books can be found on the Girl Genius website. I really recommend reading their New Reader page before you start reading and if you want to know more information, check out their FAQ page. This web comic is recommended for teens and up because of some of the content. I really recommend that you start reading from the beginning and see if you'll like it that way instead of me explaining it. If I were to simply describe it, I'm afraid that I might give away what happens. Also, you won't really know if you like it if you never even see the beautiful illustrations. If you want to be able to follow along the story at all, you'll have to start at the beginning because there is just so much to it. I will tell you this though: this web comic has a Victorian style steampunk theme and it has adventure, science, heroes and bad guys, mystery, and romance! Yes, it has all of that good stuff! Just read a few pages and you'll probably get just as hooked on it as I am.
Happy reading!


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A young Japanese influencer, just seven years, now known in the social world. With a rebellious, punk but witty wardrobe with a touch of Vetements, ranges from stylish outfits to more rap look to become a real mini rap / trap icon. Her mother said in an interview that she was a fan of fashion since she was small. His profile shows him: he has a real iconic femininity, bringing us to the discovery of urban trends.
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Since he released his first photo on Instagram just over a year ago, Leo has enjoyed remarkable social success with its 74.1K. In the midst of her adolescence, she wears the most hyped streetwear on the market thanks to which she receives many like. It could be termed as the new idol of the teen trap. Posando wears brand like: Gosha, Palace and Gucci. Obsessed by streetwear and logomania, she won first place as a small social influencer of style.


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Hello fellow crafters! I'm way overdue for a post--I have several projects to show case--I just have to make the time to create the post.
So let's start with this recent project that I created for Authentique where I used one of their newest collections 'Grateful'. This collection is full of rich earth tone colors that represent Autumn as it's best & also the Thanksgiving holiday. For this mini album I steered away from the Thanksgiving concept & made it more towards an Autumn themed mini.
This style of mini album is called a Zig Zag mini album. I found a wonderful tutorial for this mini by My Creative Spirit on YouTube. You can find her tutorial here. I followed her tutorial fairly closely & the main difference was on how I created the top edge of the mini since I used a mini border by Kiwi Lane to give it a 'wavy' border.
The bright orange organza star flower & the smaller white & yellow ribbon flower are items from my own stash. You can find these & several more in different colors for sale in my Etsy shop The Kreative Korner.
A piece of burlap string keeps this mini closed.
Here once can better appreciate the 'wavy' border of this mini. I used the Mini Madison Ave template by Kiwi Lane Designs to create this border.
This mini album is available for sale at my new Etsy shop The Kraft Nook. If interested, feel free to visit my shop here.
To go along with this mini I created a brief video to show all the different journaling cards, photo mats & pockets this mini album has.
Supplies: Paper - Authentique, Stickers/Embellishments - Authentique, Templates - Kiwi Lane, Flowers - Petaloo, Kay's Kreative Korner, Other - Burlap String, Stick Pins
Thanks for stopping by & enjoy!


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4th Feb: 14,621 steps walked
5th: 12,657
6th: 15,643
7th: 3 tears. Time to say bye to Pondicherry/Auroville.
And no, I'm not calling it Puducherry.
One winter evening last season, Deepali (soul sister/travel buddy/gossip partner, nah, partner in all crime) and I figured we should let the office cafeteria snacks swim in oil and head out for a bite instead. She had just returned from a 3-day trip to Pondicherry/Auroville, so there was enough spice for a long chat.
A few cups of tea and a shamefully high number of buttered buns (What? You see a pun here?) later, I realised that Deepali's escapade tales were exactly the inspiration I needed. The timing was right too — I hadn't taken a vacation in months. Somehow resisting the urge to make reservations right away, I decided to take a few days to look at my calendar, get leave approved, and most importantly, tend to the paranoia. In under a month (timed perfectly, right after a big event and hence busy month at work) I was to fly to Chennai.
Research on company-approved accommodation options and cab vendors was the first step. And then unlimited reading up on general safety — could I stay outdoors after sundown? How about wearing shorts at the beach? How about letting an actual conversation start with a stranger? (Yes, this is India, and I already confessed to my paranoia.) Fortunately, almost everything I read told me that not only were all my doubts unnecessary, Pondicherry was one of THE safest places in India for women to travel solo to. Guess I could've just taken Deepali's word for it. But that's not how you earn the paranoid tag.
Anyway, with a strange sense of freedom that can only follow sufficient anxiety, I took off on the morning of 4th February last year. There was a three-day itinerary ready to replicate, and then another day. I'll spare you the chronological details, and get on to a more Buzzfeed-approved format now:
1. Pondicherry is just about spending a weekend drinking at the beach.
FALSE. It could be that too, but there's so much more. The cafes, the streets, the architecture, the contrast between White Town and Black Town (Yes, they mean exactly what you think they do.). And Auroville. What a magical place.
2. Pondicherry is for broke couples looking for a quick and dirty getaway.
FALSE. See 1.
3. Pondicherry doesn't have much to do beyond 1–2 days.
FALSE. See 2.
Okay, clearly mythbusters don't agree with me. Let's just skip to the highlights.
I wanted to maximise the time I had in every way possible, so stayed at different properties each night. Started out with a villa on the Promenade Beach, moved to a run-of-the-mill everyday-premium property on the next day, and ended my trip at a boutique heritage hotel, all within a few kilometres of each other and in the "downtown" of the city.
Barring the cafes I already had on my list (How can I ever thank you enough, Deepali?), I tried to go to to as many of TripAdvisor's top recommendations. Every place had different specialties, but three common things I saw:
– Great, fresh food (You don't have to be big on seafood even!)
– Unbeatable prices (Well technically, nothing can beat the cheap price of free, but then again, there's no free lunch in the world.)
– Very welcoming and polite staff
My favourite cafes:
1) Le Cafe, Promenade Beach, Pondicherry
2) Kasha Ki Aasha
3) Villa Shanti, Pondicherry
4) Cafe Ole, Pondicherry
5) Zuka Choco-la, Pondicherry
6) Highdesign Cafe, Pondicherry
Getting around the city
For my trip to Auroville to book a slot for concentration at the Matrimandir, I asked the hotel concierge to arrange a cab that I could use by the hour/kilometre. For short intra-city trips, I would highly recommend walking or bicycling. For longer distances, app-based cabs work perfectly. Hotel staff and others were happy to speak to the drivers on my behalf if pickup directions ever became a problem.
I will admit that I knew nothing of Auroville, or associated principles/history before planing the trip, but there was enough time to change that. I knew that missing the chance to meditate inside the inner sanctum wasn't a choice, so I ended up making a total of three trips to Auroville (~40 minutes from Pondicherry) — one on my way from Chennai on day 1, when I missed the window to reserve my spot; one the next day, when I finally got a spot; and then to meditate on day 4, on the way back to Chennai.
Anyway, boring details aside, Auroville. First off, your attitude toward meditation/religion/spirituality could range anywhere between 0 and seven-chakras-aligned, but you have to go meditate inside the Matrimandir. The place is divine — spotless to the eyes and ears; everything inside is mystifyingly off-white, and there is this brilliant interplay of sun rays from the skylight with the few dust particles in the inner sanctum. First-timers are allowed inside for only fifteen minutes, but the impact lasts long. (Lasts long, really long, as they would say — still not trying to make a pun.)
You step inside only after receiving an introduction from an Aurovillian and on the way out, you're guided to a garden and allowed to stay there for a few minutes before the next batch comes in. Ours had enough millennials, busy professionals, and curious tourists who would normally die every minute without their phones, but everyone felt so one with the moment that they had to be physically plucked from the garden. Well, I can at least speak for myself. For the longest time, I didn't want to utter a word.
Obviously I had to, at some point. So I broke my silence getting a berry ice-cream. Spent the rest of the bright afternoon biking all over the village, going over some patches over and over, just because. Actually not just because, it was so I could earn the lasagna and brownie I would have in a couple of hours at Tanto's.
SCUBA diving is a fairly hot bucket list item for most people. Yours truly included. And so I booked my Introduction to SCUBA dive before I could get any more deathly scared about jumping right into the ocean on a solo trip. Thankfully I noticed before the dive that since I had a one-on-one instructor, having company wouldn't have made a difference. As far as recommendations are concerned, Pondicherry is a great place for first-timers. The Temple Adventures instructors* and staff and extremely friendly and fun, and if things don't work out too well (bad bends, cold feet, too much sea sickness) it's relatively okay because you're only missing a part-artificial underwater jungle. I, for instance, had to come back up sooner than I wanted to, because my right ear was off exploring, perhaps, outer space, and kept hurting regardless of how much I would equalise the pressure.
This end of the country is as great a place as any to buy trinkets, souvenirs or you know, actual useful stuff, but that wasn't quite on my agenda. I did pick up a pair of sandals from Kasha ki Aasha and a necklace and a beanie from Auroville though.
If I Had More Time
– Spend more time relaxing on the beaches — this time I didn't even get a chance to lay my sheet on the sands.
– Stop by at Mahabalipuram on the way from/to Chennai.
– Spend a night at Auroville. Airbnb has a kilometre-long list of places. I'm sure some would pass my paranoia filters.
The Elevator Pitch
Go there. Enough said.
Breathe the city, drink the city, live the city.
*My pool instructor, Siddharth's instructions were so on point:
1. Breathe
2. Equalise (Thanks, again, right ear for your adamant refusal.)
3. Have fun
Sudeep Kaur Bansi
An engineer, who grew up to be an MBA (because that's how they do it in India). Grammar Nazi on the side. Still struggling at what kids these days call adulting. @sudeep1110 everywhere.
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YAV's internship program is designed for each individual student's needs. YAV staff will review the goals and objectives for the internship and place each student in an internship program that is created for them. The goal of each program is to allow the student to not only develop within their career field, but also learn about arts-in-education and non-profit organizations. Download our Internship Program packet here.
YAV's 2014-2015 interns (left to right): Lauren, Jasmine and Andrea
Internship Program 2017 – 2018
About Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia, Inc:
Young Audiences is the country's foremost arts-in-education non-profit organization. Founded in 1955, The Virginia Chapter of Young Audiences (YAV), is headquartered in Norfolk, VA and focused on providing in-school performances or artist-in-residence programs for public, private, charter, and home school associations, as well as professional development for educators throughout the Commonwealth.
The primary focus is to inspire and engage student IN and THROUGH the arts.
YAV Staff, Interns, and Artistic Faculty generate opportunities for students of all social and economic standing to imagine, create and realize their full potential through the arts. YAV is also expanding our commitment to systemic change by providing quality arts integration staff development in partnership with school systems and universities. The organization has grown to one with more than 195 professional artists in various artistic disciplines, working and performing in schools and is the largest arts-in-education organization in Virginia.
About the Internship Program:
- Work Schedule: flexible; 12-15 weeks
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- Assist Development Director with development mailings including the Annual Campaign, corporate/foundation solicitations, etc.
Requirements and skills:
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- Assist with developing and managing media relationships as well as write and disseminate news releases, media advisories and guest editorials.
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- Participate in relationship building events.
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Requirements and skills:
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Proficient Social Media Navigation
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- Design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop.
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Finally finished editing some weddings pictures I did for a favour a couple of weeks ago! I should never put things off I just become more reluctant to do it. I am not usually a photographer of weddings but it was quite a nice day, stressful though I don't envy wedding photographers one bit haha.
I have started writing a few ideas down for some new shorts not sure where they are going yet but it's always great to get things down on paper before it's forgotten. I would really like to enter the virgin media shorts competition again this year and I have a few ideas for it so maybe if I get my act together I can actually make at least one of these ideas.
I have also started trying to learn Spanish style guitar, it's ridiculously difficult I don't think I really realised what I was getting myself into but at the same time I do love a challenge so we shall have to see if I am any better in a couple of months.
I am also very excited because I have booked my tickets to Berlin for my birthday in February it shall be a welcome break. I also might be doing some work helping out the lovely people at Kraak Gallery which should be fun, I am looking forward to it
Here is a lovely song to leave you with from the upcoming film MarthaMarcyMayMarlene which I can't wait to see.


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You see the signs on yards around town – For Sale by Owner. In fact, 10% of home sales were FSBO just a few years ago, down from almost 20%.
It is an intriguing idea. Why not save the thousands of dollars in commission and put it in your pocket? Well, there are many compelling reasons to use a REALTOR.
I am sure you are capable of writing an enticing description of your home, BUT recent studies have shown that 88% of buyers begin their search for a home online. A licensed REALTOR will have multiple online ways to showcase your house, greatly increasing exposure to potential purchasers. Forty three percent of all home sales find their home through an internet listing on professional sites.
The number of FSBO homes has dropped in recent years due to the mandatory industry disclosures and regulations. Are you ready to navigate frequent changes and deal with the dramatically increased amount of required documentation?
There are at least five crucial people a real estate agent deals with when selling a home, the majority of whom do not have the seller's best interests in mind.
The buyer who wants the lowest possible price
The buyer's agent
The buyer's attorney (in some areas of the country)
The home inspection companies
The appraiser
Bottom Line
The most compelling reason, perhaps, to utilize a REALTOR is this:
The average house sold by the homeowner sells for $208,000
The average house sold by an agent sells for $235,000
If FSBO seems an attractive option to you, I urge you to take the time to discuss your home and selling situation with a real estate professional and see what they have to offer before putting up that sign. P.S. – the neighbors hate those signs.
As always, feel free to leave comments or questions below and contact me via email for a consultation or see how I can be of help.


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Pine Bluff, Arkansas has exceptional car wreck lawyers
Pine Bluff, once the home of the Quapaw Native Americans, is now a beautiful scenic city encompassed by pine trees. If you've ever been in a car accident in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, you know what a stressful and scary time it can be. You're left wondering about your health and the safety of the other individuals in the car as well as left to worry about the medical and auto repair bills that are about to begin piling up.
While the damages to a car can sometimes be irreparable, the injuries that you or a passenger of your car could be facing for the rest of their lives can be traumatizing. They can force you out of work, create a need for major home renovations, and will usually need long-term medical treatment and care before your health can be restored. It can take a lot of time, money, and effort just to get your quality of life back to the place it was before the accident occurred.
The Right Pine Bluff Lawyer Can Help
If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a car accident, you're probably fearful of what is to come. There can be a lot of mystery and unforeseeable things coming up, especially when considering if you will receive an adequate settlement that can help you to cover your medical bills and maintain a life similar to the one you had prior to the accident. With the right Pine Bluff personal injury attorney, you won't need to worry about that.
With an experienced Pine Bluff personal injury attorney, you won't be at risk for falling for the tricks the insurance company will try. Whether they try to get you to say things you'll later regret, like claiming the accident was your fault, or convincing you to take a settlement that is much lower than you would receive in court, the company's lawyers will do whatever they can to reduce the cost they need to pay you. Having an attorney who knows their tricks means you can rest assured knowing you will get everything you are worth.
The Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu, & Montesi Law Firm is Right for You
When looking for the "right" lawyer, look no further than Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu, & Montesi.
GKBM handles a variety of cases including auto, truck and bike accidents as well as product liability, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse. Click here to see all of our practice areas.
At the Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi Law Firm, our experienced team cares about each of our clients. We want to see them walk away with the compensation that can put them back on track for living a happy and productive life. While we take the time to carefully screen our clients to ensure there is a case we can win, we are happy to provide additional resources and contacts for anyone we feel does not meet the needs of our clients. For the individuals that we do take on and fight for, we will do everything in our power to ensure they win their case.
If you're in the market for a Pine Bluff personal injury attorney, don't waste anymore time wondering and worrying how you are going to manage the court case ahead of you. The expert team of lawyers at the law firm of Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi are ready to start examining the details of your accident and begin the path to getting you the compensation you rightfully deserve.
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In Shogun, before waging war against your opponents you should think twice.
Some people would say that you learn from your mistakes – I disagree. At least not when it comes to leading samurais into battle in Shogun. You would think that attacking an adjacent province with 4 samurais against a single defender would be a obvious win. I have proved this to be wrong many times. Why is this?
Needless to say, the predictability of the old Japanese tower cannot be compared to die rolling. Using the former example, if each samurai were to contribute to the battle with one die, the probability that the defender would win would be very slim. Obviously there are a lot more factors that have to be considered in Shogun:
- Will the peasants fight against you? If they will, how many are there in the tower.
- How many opponent samurais (returning war heroes) are lying around in the tower.
- Based on previous battles how likely is it that enemy-cubes will assist in the battle (if no blue cubes have come out the last 3-4 battles the chances are that they are stuck in some corner or up against the wall)
- How many allied samurais are there in the tower and are these likely to come out and fight in the battle.
Because you have to take all these factors into account the decision to go into war can be quite difficult and even when you are outnumbering your enemy it is far from a certain victory.
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The essay is not a literary essay. It should be written obviously, lightly, pretty, in agreement with the plan. Designs with the essay (for the decision) is going to be given in the training. The amount of work need to be about 250-300 words or, approximately, a single page of A4 set up. The structure on the essay: Arrival, which justifies the meaning of your topic. Exactly why is this subject exciting / significant / calls for special consideration? Thesis, for example. authorization inside the framework of any subject that would happen to be designed by you. By way of example, for your topic « The part of the e-book inside the XXI century » you could formulate the thesis « The distributed from the World-wide-web results in the disappearance of regular books, » and so forth. Reasons. There need to be a minimum of three ones. Every single case will have to check your thesis from numerous angles. Within this part of your essay, you need to rely on the following solutions of discussion: often this is a plausible proof, or perhaps an instance from lifestyle (background), or perhaps a reference point for an authoritative supply. Each debate must be impartial and comprehensive. The similarity on the arguments decreases their value. Verdict. In your conclusions, attempt to returning towards the thesis and evaluate it in the location of any already substantiated declaration. The final outcome. Right here you have to look at the prospective of the topic. Maybe you can find other points of view? Maybe the topic is already dated? Will I should raise it in the potential? In summary, there is a go back towards the introduction as well as the search for techniques for any possible topic. In case you have citations in your essay, or links with other people's phrases, don't neglect to create a summary of places. The essay is forwarded towards the teacher's article within a DOC submit. The file label is your surname and group. The subject from the note is « Essays ».
Analysis essay construction. In doing what circumstances as well as for what types of perform will it be created?
The review strategy consists of: 1) the subject of analysis (topic, variety of peer-analyzed work); two) the urgency with the topic course or degree perform, thesis, article, manuscript; three) a short overview with the work being discussed, its major procedures; four) a common assessment with the perform with the reviewer; 5) weak points, weak points of work; 6) conclusions of the critic. A responses gives just a general brief description of your operate without the need of comprehensive analysis, but consists of sensible suggestions: the assessed text might be accepted for work within the creating residence or to get a medical diploma.
A typical strategy for composing critiques and critiques The topic in the analysis. (In the author's work … In the peer-reviewed function … Inside the subject of analysis …). Meaning of the topic. (The function is focused towards the exact subject … The meaning on the subject is established … The relevance in the topic will not call for additional proof (it can be clear, it is obvious …). Formula of the principal thesis. (The middle situation on the operate, in which the publisher has accomplished by far the most considerable (evident, perceptible …) benefits, is … In the report, the question of …) will come to the forefront. Short elements on the operate. All round examination. (Examining the perform being a entire … Summarizing the results with the person chapters … As a result, the function below factor … This author revealed the capability to understand … systematized the information and general it … The author's unconditional value can be a new methodical method (the proposed classification, some improvements of existing concepts …), the creator, obviously, deepens our comprehension with the occurrence below analysis, explains new capabilities of this … The perform, without doubt, starts …). Negatives, mistakes. (At the exact same time, it boosts worries in regards to the thesis that … The shortcomings (imperfections) with the work should be credited to the author's mistakes … (limited lucidity in the display …), The work is constructed irrationally, it need to be reduced … (offer recommendations) , The important shortcoming on the work is … The observed shortcomings are strictly nearby in general and usually do not impact one more results on the operate … The documented mistakes from the operate don't minimize its higher levels, they're able to somewhat be viewed as as desires for any additional function with the article writer … The pointed out negatives are usually not related to the kitchen table to some … the way to …).
Tips and recommendations for producing a review
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It can be allowed to express the personal place from the person who produces the review, when it will not carry insults, does not provoke strife versus any warning or call for physical violence and criminal measures. So, publishing a review is definitely an essential and vital make a difference. In it it's essential to approach reasonably, skillfully and also with understanding with the part in fate of the projected publisher.
Quickly with what you need to remember when crafting an evaluation
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Vintage Denim Sailor Pants
One of the things we miss about men's fashion today is the fact that we really don't get to ogle a great male butt anymore. Everything is so baggy - yeccchhh. Show us a nice pair of cheeks in well-fitting jeans and we'll follow you anywhere. Given the military's stance on homosexuality in the service, we can't figure why they put the guys in jeans like this - it's downright distracting. Vintage U.S. Navy sailor's denim pants. With a 12" front rise, they are somewhat high in the waist, slim through the hip, and sport a slightly flared leg (23.5" at the hem). Front and back patch pockets - the one on the left cheek has a button. We're drooling already. By Seafarer, in a 65%/35% cotton/poly denim, these appear to be unworn, vintage 1990s dead stock with the sailor's last name embroidered on the back waist. We have one pair remaining - Seaman Keyser with a 33" waist and inseam of approximately 29.5". Excellent, apparently unworn condition. $55


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Is this the best constructed, most amazing, educational film? NO. But what do you expect from a movie about Vampires taking over the south? Did you really think it was a biography?
Every critical review I read said it was terrible because it was two films in one. I disagree and think they obviously didn't get it.
Was it a film to represent the zeitgeist of our age? …. Arguable. Was it a blast? Hell yes! Axe fights, training mantages, cool vamps, Rufus Sewell, and most importantly, they didn't kill the black man.
No matter what the critics said, I DID learn something from this film. Do NOT frack with Mary Lincoln Todd. Ever. Just don't. It won't end well.
Oh, and if you thought Lincoln ended slavery because of some heartfelt philosophical desire, that's so naive. It was to choke the vampiric food supply…duh.


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The King County Prosecutor has charged a Tacoma woman with first-degree manslaughter for allegedly shooting and killing her aunt's boyfriend with a single shot to the back of his head on Dec. 30 in Auburn.
Deanna Kahealani Fale, 21, claims she did not intend to shoot 46-year-old Mark Dearden, that his death was the unintended, tragic outcome of a bit of ordinary family horseplay, and that she did not know the pistol with which she shot him, a Smith and Wesson M&P 9 mm, was loaded.
Fale is in King County jail on $250,000 bail. Her arraignment is at 9 a.m., Jan. 18 in Courtroom GA in Kent.
Here is what happened, according to the certification for determination of probable cause, written by Auburn Police Detective Francesca Nix and forwarded to the prosecutor's office:
Fale notified police dispatch at 4:35 p.m. that she had just accidentally shot someone at an apartment on F Street Northwest. Responding officers found medics trying to save Dearden's life, but they pronounced him dead in the apartment at 4:57 p.m., the victim of a single shot just behind his left ear.
According to the report, a crying Fale told an Auburn Patrol officer at the scene, "I didn't mean to do it."
Fale told police that Dearden was walking into the bathroom when he told her to stop messing with the gun, which she just had taken from her boyfriend. She said she did not believe that the gun was loaded when she pointed it at Dearden, jokingly told him to shut up, and pulled the trigger, mortally wounding him.
Fale said she then dropped the gun near a couch and immediately called 911. She told police she had not been arguing with Dearden, and she had no issues with him.
One of the occupants of the apartment at the time of the shooting, Mataio Fale, a relative of Fale's, told police he and a friend had found the gun in a ravine in Federal Way sometime prior to the shooting, and that no one knew to whom it belonged.
Fale's boyfriend told police that at the time of the shooting, he knew there was a magazine in the gun but thought that the gun was not loaded with bullets. He told police that Deanna Fale and Dearden were playing around, and Fale was manipulating the gun in her hand when it went off.
According to the report: "When Deanna was asked if she believed her actions were reckless, Deanna stated, 'yes.' "
Here is what Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Adrienne T. McCoy told the court in her request for bail:
"The defendant has admitted, and her own family corroborates, that she grabbed a firearm from her boyfriend, racked the slide, pointed it at the back of (Dearden's) head, pulled the trigger and shot him to death.
"While she said she did not 'think' the firearm was loaded, she told police that what she did was reckless. She also told police that she and her family often play with firearms in the same manner. Her terrible judgment resulted in the death of an innocent man. Her lack of care and poor judgment makes her a danger to the community," McCoy said.


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May 2016 - The Forces of Nature
I'm pretty stoked on it, not gonna lie. I LOVE Sephora and their products, so unlike something like Ipsy where I probably only use one product in 3 boxes, I get to try out things that I might actually really love from brands I either already use or want to try! And on top of this, it's actually really adorable. The package, bag, and informative poster are all super cute. I need to find out how to work for whoever does their design cuz it's flippin great.
I figured I'd go through the products in order and kind of just go over how they all work, as I really want to get the most out of this happy little box. So let's get started!
I generally don't like perfume samples cuz I'm Super picky about scents- the littlest smell can give me a raging migraine, so a perfume I like is few and far between. Also, I don't typically enjoy those fairly 'feminine' scents of florals, musk, or sweet, so usually wind up going for something light and crisp. This Atelier Cologne in Orange Sanguine is so so so wonderful. I absolutely love it. The tiniest dab of the sample put out a ton of citrusy goodness that I can really smell without it being too overpowering. It's crisp and citrusy without being too 'Orange' and all the sweetness that usually comes with that. I'm really really digging it. It almost reminds me of a cross between method soap and like a nice herb garden. I don't even know why, but it calls to mind a gorgeous spring day right before summer when you get a whiff of fresh laundry on the air that's been hung to dry.
Definitely take a sec to read the description on the postcard, I feel like it captured the essence of this fragrance quite lovely. So far, this is a 1/1 win. Love.
Next we have the Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche in Kimchi, from their new lipstick line. I've used Bite in the past, and Love their agave lip mask, so getting to try out one of the new shades is great. Their whole natural philosophy is wonderful, and the packaging and branding is so clean and easy on the eyes. I really like the simple deviation from the usual lipstick tube look with the little scoop out of the top- reminiscent of how well-loved lipstick tends to wind up looking. So far, I love this! It smells and kind of tastes like berries, the pigmentation is Huge, it glides on crisp and smooth hugging all of my dents and creases, and isn't too shiny. Kimchi is a super bright pink, but wearable for sure. I definitely can skip a balm underneath this lipstick with how nourishing it is. The only problem I've had with Bite in the past is since it is so natural, it tends to go bad before I have a chance to use the whole tube, but I really am down to invest in these, they feel so good!
Ok next up, Tarte's Tarteist Lip Crayon in Latergram. I've only used a Tarte mascara in the past so I'm not too familiar with the brand overall, but I am intrigued by this teeny tiny little sample. It's so cute and little! I had to use my hand as a size reference cuz it's too adorable. It definitely doesn't match the bright pink Kimchi sample, that's for sure, but it's a decently nice dark mauvey-nude shade.
I do like this color, but the texture is not agreeing with me. I had such a hard time trying to apply it to my lips I decided to just do a little search on my hand. It's kind of waxy and hard, an I personally prefer a softer lipliner formula so I don't have to fight going over and over on my lips just to get some coverage. So we're 2/3 now, but that's ok. More fun coming.
Ok, now on to Origins Maskimizer + Drink Up & Clear Improvement Masks. What the heck. I've never even heard of. Maskimizer. What is this?! Well, apparently it's a primer for your goddamn mask. What. Even. This I'm totally interested in finding out what it's all about, but it's supposed to increase the efficacy of your mask. I have definitely used this Clear Improvemens charcoal mask before, and totally owned a full size one for quite some time, so I am familiar with how it works. Which means it'll totally help me find out if the Maskimizer really makes a difference.
Woo such charcoal. Many brushstrokes. So using the Clear Improvements mask, I tested the Maskimizer and took the tips to heart to apply this with a flat brush. Two things definitely occurred to me-- a brush totally makes a difference in the speed and ease of mask applying. Dayam. Two, the Maskimizer also made the goop slide right on. I didn't have to pull from one spot to evenly distribute, a little went a long way, and it felt a lot more wet as a whole. And cool too, the Maskimizer immediately felt chilly on my skin, but not in such a bad way, more like a tingling sensation. So long story short, I truly can't tell if the Maskimizer made a big difference, but the mask itself did go on a lot easier and was easier to remove, plus my skin feels nice, soft, brighter and more even, without being oily or dry. I always put moisturizer on after masks, so that might play a factor of course, but I will definitely use this Maskimizer with any other masks I do, if nothing else for the ease of the whole mask process. So we'll call this a win at 3/4.
Moving on to the Briogeo Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, I gotta say I'm not a big fan. I've got all the colors in my hair, so I take hair care pretty seriously, and have used the whole gamut of what's available from Olaplex to R&Co and Matrix and beyond, I am firmly sticking to ColorPhlex. I'm even finding it unfortunate that I chose to use this treatment for my weekly hair washing instead of the magic that is ColorPhlex. But anyhow, we're talking about Briogeo right now. My hair was snarly instead of detangled, it was rough instead of soft, and it even took longer to dry. I'm out. 3/5 now.
Finally, there's the Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial, which is supposed to brighten and moisturize. I've had good experiences with Korres in the past, but this particular product is not a good fit for me. I'll start off by saying I loved how it smelled like roses- it's one of my favorite scents in skin products- but I expected it to be more like a gel or serum texture, but it was actually more of a cream, which kind of acted more as a heavy duty moisturizer than anything else. This isn't really something I need, and woke up with a slew of brand new breakouts all over my whole damn face. Well, any product that makes my insanely sensitive skin break out is not a friend to me, so I'm definitely skipping this in the future as well. 3/6 is the final wins tally for this box, but that's really not bad! Considering I had no expectations really, and typically am annoyed by fragrance samples, I wound up liking 3 things I both wasn't anxious to try or hadn't heard of.
Overall, I am sticking to the idea that this monthly subscription is FAR SUPERIOR to the other options out there. Like, no contest. In all fairness, I am a diehard VIB, build up those points like nobody's business, am always down to take one of the Sephora classes, and will Definitely be taking my Play! pass to my nearest Sephora to learn more about the awesome shit that came in my box, but all the same, I really feel like this box has some quality products that mostly fit what I would be looking for in new things, so the fact that half worked out is significantly higher than any monthly box I've tried in the past. Can't wait for next month!


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text: Converting conventional Solid bodies to Mesh data SOLIDWORKS 2018 introduces cool new features that enable manipulation of mesh geometry. With this new version of SOLIDWORKS, you can now create solid bodies and instantly convert them to mesh data. This then enables you to carry out Boolean operations, such as combine and subtract. In this demo, I will be taking you through how you can easily convert solid bodies into mesh data. An example of a mesh body is the one shown. Read More November 15, 2017December 20, 2017 admin SOLIDWORKS 2018


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These limited edition slot-together Baby Zaishu seat/table combinations are created by Zaishu Studio from the company's off-cuts and spare ink. Each seat/table features silkscreen artwork patterns from 16th century Japan, which is hand printed with water-based inks and varnishes. The New Baby Koi & Kimono seat/tables are perfectly sized for a child, and when outgrown, they may be used as quaint decor throughout the home.
Zaishu Studio products are produced in small batches in the coastal Zaishu Studio near Byron Bay in Yamba; and they boast many eco-friendly features:
- Made with sustainable Native Australian Hoop Pine plywood.
- Unique slot together, lightweight yet strong design that can be shipped flat to save space and assembles in minutes without tools, nails or screws.
- Made and ships with a minimal carbon footprint.
- Safe water-based inks and varnish used for all products.
- Each Zaishu seat comes packaged in a reusable non-bleached calico bag sewn by women at a local disability workshop.
- Zaishu seat/tables have been independently certified by GECA as a Good Environmental Choice product and give the maximum allowance of points toward a 6 green star rated interior by the Green Building Council of Australia.
If you miss getting one of these beautiful limited edition seats for your tot, keep in mind that Zaishu makes adult sized pieces that will work as a table for your little one as well.
+ Baby Koi & Kimono Seat/Tables $118.24


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Milteri Tucker, Afro Puerto Rican Bomba and Caribbean Diaspora Dance and Drum Community Workshops
Date grant awarded: 06/06/2017
Bombazo Dance Co 's educational program lead by Milteri Tucker Concepcion teaches youth and older adult learners Afro Puerto Rican Bomba and Caribbean Diaspora Dance and Drum workshops. Connecting participants to their cultural roots, sessions encourage the building of self confidence, healthy attitudes and fostering positive communication in at risk, low income South Bronx communities. The program will help to activate students inner strengths, gifts, and abilities by giving them a positive forum and outlets of creative self expression.