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VOTER FRAUD: Hillary Campaign Doesn't COUNT Votes In Polk County Iowa (VIDEO)
Iowa was the first primary for the presidential race and already, Hillary Clinton's campaign is being accused of voter fraud.
Caucus chair and Clinton precinct captain do not conduct actual count of Clinton supporters and deliberately mislead caucus
Is there anything this woman and her supporters won't do to make her president?
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How's my riding?
Motorcycle training for advanced tests and assessments
What is an assessment? Firstly it's a very good idea to have your riding assessed but it is only the beginning.
Essentially an assessment is a snapshot of your riding and no more than that. It may reflect well on you or it may not and will depend entirely on the conditions you encounter at the time, and how you respond to being assessed. It will however, give you a benchmark from which to take your riding further. Any observations made can open a discussion and an understanding of what can be achieved.
It is not good practice though to keep being assessed unless you have received or are receiving professional coaching. Continuous assessments is like having a series of photographs and as we know, the pictures often don't tell the story.
What are the benefits? A good assessment should be completed with a short summary of your strengths and weaknesses on the day. It is best to be assessed for about 2 hours to give you a chance to relax into your riding and to overcome the nerves that come with being assessed.
It is not the same as training in the true sense and quite a long way from having professional coaching. You should be going away with some understanding of what to do to develop your skills, though this will be limited compared to being coached. There is also no way of knowing that you will change your riding as a consequence of an assessment, and no way of further measurement unless you receive some coaching. It is always best to follow up your assessment with some training / coaching.
The Enhanced Rider Scheme, monitored by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is the best assessment route for you to participate in. This is a very structured assessment and awards a grade.
Do get in touch to book your Enhanced Rider Scheme assessment.

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May 1st 2016 has marked the 10 year anniversary of smoke alarms being mandatory in homes across NSW. Old smoke alarms have a life span of 10 years.
It's the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home. This includes owner occupied homes, rental properties, relocatable homes, caravans and camper-vans or any other residential building where people sleep.
Fire & Rescue NSW recommends the installation of photoelectric smoke alarms, ideally hard-wired and interconnected.
Are your smoke alarms out of date? Protect your family and fome.
Contact Westcork today for a free quote, your local inner west Sydney electrician to replace your old smoke alarms with a new photoelectric smoke alarm.


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I wanted to let you know about the Crop Scene Investigation event on Saturday November 15, 2008 sponsored by EK Success, K&Company, Inkadinkado, Martha Stewart Crafts and Prism cardstock at participating local scrapbook retailers. There will be activities including Make It & Take It projects and demonstrations**.Find out more and register at a participating local store! By registering you can win a daily prize!http://www.cropscene.com/** Stores may be hosting on an alternative date, check website for details. All activities while supplies last
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The six lawmakers on the HB78 conference committee have just broken up without an agreement, which means New Mexico will continue to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
"What the Senate came up with is going back to the status quo," said Rep. Andy Nunez, I-Hatch.
"We have not agreed," Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, said. "This has been an extremely challenging issue for all of us."
Federal officials have not resolved issues that they have authority over, Wirth said, adding that he agreed with Sen. John Ryan, R-Albuquerque, on that score.


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Sticky Holsters Unveils New EDC Products for SHOT Show
Just in time for SHOT Show, Sticky Holsters is unveiling a bevy of new products for Concealed Carry EDC.
We have been reviewing Sticky Holsters for years now, since we were first introduced to them by a GunLink Forum member. Since then, we have tried out and reviewed a number of their products, including their standard holsters in a variety of sizes, as well as their Super Mag Pouch, and the custom ECR-compatible holster for Viridian's C5L compact light and laser.
We have had great experiences with Sticky Holsters' products over the years and are happy to have them come on board with us as a SHOT Show Coverage Partner this year. Operations Manager, Eric, sent us over some details about the latest products coming out of the Sticky Holsters shop and we're excited to get the opportunity to see them first hand at SHOT Show next week.
Sticky's new products aren't necessarily directly pistol-holster related but, rather, geared more toward the EDC stuff that you might lug around if you are packing heat already, like spare mags, tourniquets, a knife, etc.
The first set of new products are their Mini Mag Sleeves and Pouches. As you saw in our review of the Super Mag Pouch (SMP), we generally used that product for double-stack pistol mags like those for the G19 and G17. Using the SMP for single-stack mags, like those for the XDS45, was passable, but not ideal since they didn't fill out the pouch enough and we worried about the possibility of the magazine sliding out at inopportune times. Trying to use the SMP for tiny mags, like those for the .380 ACP Ruger LCP, was nigh impossible. This is what we wrote at the time: Continue reading
SIG SAUER Introduces the P365 "Ultimate Concealed Carry Pistol"
SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces the new High-Capacity Micro-Compact P365 – the ultimate concealed carry pistol. This revolutionary striker-fired 9mm pistol offers the perfect balance of capacity and concealment with unrivaled shootability and ergonomics. The P365's patent-pending, narrow-neck, modified double-stack magazine holds 10 rounds in both the flush-fit and extended versions, plus one in the chamber, for a full capacity of 11 rounds – nearly a 50 percent capacity increase over pistols in its class. An optional 12-round extended magazine equips this micro-compact pistol with full-size 13-round capacity, allowing you to carry more, everyday – 365 days a year. The P365 is also smaller and lighter than most other pistols in its class, measuring 1-inch wide, 5.8-inches long, and 4.3-inches tall with a barrel length of 3.1-inches. It weighs just 17.8 ounces with an empty magazine.
The unique grip design and higher grip to bore axis reduces perceived recoil and makes the P365 as comfortable to shoot as many mid-sized pistols. The grip is fully-textured polymer with a slim-line rail that will accommodate SIG light or laser accessories. The stainless-steel slide comes standard with front and rear serrations for easier slide manipulation, as well as SIGLITE® night sights for faster sight acquisition under all lighting conditions. Continue reading
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Effort Gains Steam in Congress
Earlier this year, we shared details of NRA-backed concealed carry reciprocity legislation pending in Congress. The momentum behind those bills continues to build, with each attracting dozens of co-sponsors.
Sen. John Cornyn's Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act now boasts 37 co-sponsors. And 194 of his House colleagues have signed onto Rep. Richard Hudson's Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017.
Concealed carry reciprocity legislation recognizes that Americans' Second Amendment right to bear arms doesn't end at their states' borders. While most states already recognize this and have provisions allowing for reciprocity for concealed carry permits from other jurisdiction, a minority of antigun states have made a point of arresting out-of-state residents who carry or transport otherwise lawfully owned firearms in their jurisdictions.
This sort of "zero tolerance" enforcement has nothing to do with public safety and everything to do with punishing people who believe in the Second Amendment. There is nothing legitimate about a state using its police powers to suppress the constitutional rights of fellow Americans.
That's why your NRA has for years supported legislation to ensure that people who are federally eligible to possess firearms and who have state-sanctioned ability to carry concealed don't lose their eligibility to do so simply because they cross state lines. This legislation would ensure that states would have to treat lawful concealed carriers from other states the same as lawful in-state concealed carriers. States would maintain their prerogatives over their own licensing regimes and the rules of behavior that govern concealed carry within their borders. Continue reading
The National Rifle Association Launches NRA Carry Guard
On Monday, the National Rifle Association of America announced the launch of NRA Carry Guard, a program created to provide America's most comprehensive insurance and legal coverage, as well as best-in-class training for those who carry a gun. NRA Carry Guard members can access many great benefits including legal assistance and the ability to select their own counsel, as well as immediate access as needed to supplementary payments for bail, legal retainer fees, compensation while in court and more. NRA Carry Guard is the only membership program for self-defense insurance and training developed and supported by the National Rifle Association, representing the next evolution in freedom's defense from the most powerful civil rights organization in American history.
"For the last 20 years, I've supported and defended the Constitution of the United States. I really do believe that an armed citizenry makes for a stronger country, a stronger society, a safer society," says veteran U.S. Navy SEAL George Severence, who serves as NRA Carry Guard National Director. "The Second Amendment would look vastly different today without the NRA. With so many concealed carry permit holders out there, it would be my hope that all of them would become NRA members, because the only reason that they have that right to carry is because the NRA has been defending that right."
"There is no other organization in the United States of America that can do what NRA has done with NRA Carry Guard," says Dana Loesch, NRA National Spokesperson. "Without the NRA, there would be no right to carry a firearm at all in this country. The NRA and its 5 million members have led the movement for the past three decades to restore this freedom to its rightful place in America." Continue reading
Micro-Handguns of SHOT Show 2017
Pocket-Sized Fire Power Makes it Easy to Always Have a Gun
Diminutive handguns are nothing new; Henry Deringer's eponymous Philadelphia model was produced and sold from 1852 and tiny, eminently concealable firearms have been popular for at least as long. Nihil novi sub sole; at SHOT Show 2017 a number of manufacturers showcased the continuation (and expansion) of this corner of the firearms market.
Bond Arms, the largest modern manufacturer of derringers, is probably the closest living cousin of the early models. For just over 20 years, Bond Arms has been creating small(ish) non-repeating break-open handguns with caliber-swapable double barrels (available in everything from .22LR rimfire to .45 centerfire to .410 shotshells) reminiscent of early pocket guns like the ones that might be found in a frontier gambler's vest pocket. More recently, Bond added a more modern touch to their pocket gun lineup when they acquired Boberg Arms's design for a semi-auto bullpup pistol that strips rounds rearward from the nose-down magazine before chambering them. Although they are small and classified as derringers, neither Bond offering could realistically be called "tiny" or classified as a "micro gun," much less a "mouse gun" when chambered in such heavy rounds as .45LC or .410.
A staple of the tiny-gun market is the lineup from well-known North American Arms (NAA) – founded in 1972 as Rocky Mountain Arm – probably best known for the mini-revolvers that they have been selling since 1990, when they acquired the design from Freedom Arms. Available only in .22 rimfire chamberings, NAA mini revolvers are spur-triggered single action only revolvers with several models small enough that a pair of them could fit into the space occupied by a deck of cards. Now sold in a variety of configurations (including ones that fold into their own grip, and ones that are carried in a belt buckle), if you've ever walked into a gun store and saw a revolver-shaped speck in the bottom of the case, chances are that it was an NAA. In 1997, NAA entered the semi-auto market with their Guardian series to compete with Seecamp's tiny offerings, although they don't enjoy the same widespread recognition as the wheelguns do.
What's New?
Now that we know some of the established players in the micro-gun game, let's take a look at some of the new arrivals which were showcased at SHOT Show 2017. Continue reading
National CCW Reciprocity Bill Introduced for 2017
Ask any concealed carry license holder who does any appreciable amount of travel and they can tell you that the United States can be a patchwork of state and local laws. Can you have a loaded firearm in your car? Are rifles and handguns treated differently? Does a loaded magazine count as "loaded," or must a round be chambered? Do No Guns Allowed signs carry the force of law? Can you carry in restaurants which serve alcohol? Is your concealed carry permit even good in your destination state?
These issues might represent a lot to consider when traveling with firearms, but a new bill introduced in the House might solve at least one of them.
Yesterday marked the first day of the 115th Congress and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC-8) kicked it off with a piece of pro-gun legislation in the form of The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. HR38 would eliminate the confusing hodgepodge of laws across the nation by allowing individuals who legally carry a concealed firearm in their home state to exercise the same right in any other state that does not prohibit concealed carry – a concept known as National Reciprocity.
NRA-ILA Executive Director, Chris Cox, supported the bill, saying "the current patchwork of state and local laws is confusing for even the most conscientious and well-informed concealed carry permit holders. This confusion often leads to law-abiding gun owners running afoul of the law when they exercise their right to self-protection while traveling or temporarily living away from home."
The official Congressional summary of HR38 is still pending as of this writing; however, Rep. Hudson has released this text of the bill, a one-pager summary, and a brief Q&A.
Hudson, a strong advocate of Second Amendment rights, has introduced similar legislation in the past, including last session's HR986 during the 114th Congress. Despite decent support from among his congressional peers, this bill failed to make it through the legislative process. Now, with republican control of the House, Senate, and White House – along with at least one Supreme Court seat to be filled by the incoming President Trump – the new iteration of the national reciprocity bill has a chance at passing. It is already off to a good start with a bi-partisan field of more than 60 co-sponsors. Continue reading


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Nothing good comes from an association with St Kilda,. In this case the 1994 council amalgamations that absorbed Port M & South M into the St Kilda dominated Port Phillip Council. (by the way TBO was in magnificent condition for Saturdays game. I did not pick the Zebs to win)
Maybe it was a blessing for the Borough Brigade the game was transferred to Punt Road, it avoided the embarrasement of a big defeat after unfurling of the flag.


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The University of Florida has been highlighted in the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index in the Air and Climate section for its efforts in advancing sustainability in higher education. The 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), highlights innovative and high-impact initiatives from colleges and universities that submitted a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) report in the 12 months prior to July 1, 2016.
UF was recognized for its development and implementation of the Neutral UF Coalition, a program that allows faculty and staff employees to voluntarily offset the carbon impact of their commutes to and from campus. Commuting employees may enroll in voluntary post-tax payroll deductions to offset their commute through a local non-profit offset partner, We Are Neutral. 100% of the voluntary deduction amount goes toward offsets, which fund tree plantings on local conservation land and provide energy retrofits in low-income housing in the local community. Just one dollar per pay period ($26 a year for 12-month employees) can completely offset the average UF employee's commute.
"University of Florida's feature in this report shows its significant leadership and commitment to advance sustainability," said AASHE's Executive Director Meghan Fay Zahniser. "We are excited to recognize UF for working to secure a thriving, equitable and ecologically healthy world through its comprehensive sustainability efforts."
The Neutral UF Coalition is one way the university is working toward its goal of carbon neutrality. Other recent efforts include a goal to transition ten percent of the campus's fleet vehicles to electric vehicles within ten years. This challenge was presented to the campus community in 2015 by Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Charlie Lane. In October 2017, Lane announced an incentive program that would offset the cost difference between a traditional gas-powered vehicle and an electric vehicle for departments or units looking to make the switch. UF currently has a fleet of about 1,600 vehicles.
University of Florida's STARS report is publicly available on the STARS website: https://stars.aashe.org/institutions/university-of-florida-fl/report/2017-06-30/
About STARS
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS was developed by AASHE with broad participation from the higher education community. The credits included in STARS span the breadth of higher education sustainability and are organized into four categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, and Planning & Administration. All reports are publicly accessible on the STARS website. For more information, visit stars.aashe.org.
About the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
AASHE empowers higher education faculty, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders. We work with and for higher education to ensure that our world's future leaders are motivated and equipped to solve sustainability challenges. For more information, visit www.aashe.org.
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Try these simple unwinding techniques when you've had a hard day. :) Follow these techniques for a relaxing evening at home. read more below
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- After a hard day it's important that you change into clothes you feel really relaxed in. If you are concerned about your belly, stop sucking it in and wear a baggy top that covers it up. :)
- Fill your home with the calming, soothing aroma of your favorite incense or aroma oil. " I prefer china rain, lavender, or baby powder."
- Turn the lights down low and use candles for lighting.
- Listen to music you particularly enjoy. If you can play an instrument, then make time for a little relaxing practice.
- Stroking a pet, such as a dog, cat, or in my case a pet hamster! LOL! are also good techniques.It has been proven that having a pet can lower your blood pressure. It has great stress-relieving benefits.
I can't wait to hear your feedback! Good Luck and Happy Unwinding!
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Heavy Metal Harvest
Bucktown's Revolution Tattoo and Gallery will have a heavy metal art blowout this Saturday night. They'll feature artwork by over 30 artists, as well as a costume contest, "heavy metal baked goods", and beer courtesy of Three Floyds. There will also be a black T-shirt swap where for $5 you can exchange up to 3 band shirts you no longer want for other shirts. Revolution Tattoo always puts on great shows, it should be a fun night.
Heavy Metal Harvest
Revolution Tattoo and Gallery
2221 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL
Saturday, October 23, 2010
8pm to midnight
This show will be on view through November 27, 2010
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A special summer treat is ripening throughout the sandy soiled ranch country of deep South Texas. Timely rains have triggered a bumper crop of wild mustang grapes, and both man and wildlife are reaping a bountiful harvest.
Every summer around mid July the tangled grape vines that entwine the venerable oak mottes in Kennedy, Brooks and adjacent counties yield their annual vintage, but this years fruiting is unusually prolific. The grapes are reaching their prime, and nearly all have ripened from a light green hue to a reddish blush and finally a rich, dark purple.
The mustang grape, (vitis mustangensis), grows wild over much of south, central and east Texas and is also found in northern Mexico. Just like the historic wild mustangs that once roamed the lone star state, this hardy grape has managed to survive the extremes of Texas weather from soaring heat to bone chilling northers. The vines climb trees, cover brush and run along fences putting out runners up to 300 feet. In southernmost Texas the grape vines concentrate in scattered stands of towering oaks covering several acres.
When Spanish missionaries arrived in Texas in the 1600's, they found wild grapes in abundance and used them as food and later for sacramental wine. In the late 1800's an influx of European immigrants arrived and brought with them wine making skills that further utilized the native grapes.
In 1882 Mifflin Kenedy bought 400,000 acres north of Raymondville and named it La Parra Ranch after the wild grapevines growing there. Today, 125 years later, the grapevines are draped with ripening clusters of succulent fruit.
Myriad creatures are attracted to the scattered arbors; and deer, birds, raccoons, coyotes and others dine on the luscious grapes. The vines closest to the ground are first to be plucked by browsing whitetails, which are able to reach even higher by standing on their back legs. However, birds have no height restrictions, nor do opportunistic raccoons that readily plunder the uppermost branches in search of sweet fruit.
I have seen at least half a dozen different species of birds feed on mustang grapes, from wild turkeys to kiskadee flycatchers, but the primary diners seem to be golden fronted woodpeckers and green jays. Both these birds are relatively abundant in the stands of oak trees where the grapes abound, but perhaps even more importantly both species have relatively large, sharp bills that are well adapted for plucking and removing the husks.
While cardinals and pyrrhuloxia are often content to scour the ground for discarded grapes, aggressive green jays and woodpeckers readily snatch them from the vine. If the grapes are not too ripe, the skillful birds tear the tough skin from the fruit while it is still on the vine, but if not they will deftly pluck it and then pry off the skin to get at the savory white pulp.
Green jays are particularly adept at holding the grape between their feet and tearing at it until the skin is removed. Sometimes, in a wonderfully acrobatic move they will even toss the coveted fruit into the air and gulp it on descent. Green jays are messy eaters, and they scatter plenty of fruit to the ground for other birds and terrestrial animals.
While native critters savor the mustang grape straight from the vine, most folks find the raw fruit quite tart. Mustang grapes are very acidic, but when properly prepared render a delightful wine and very tasty jelly.
Luke Oliver from San Benito has been making mustang grape jelly for more than 30 years, and the retired principal has a tried and true recipe. "My wife Marion and I started going up and picking grapes and making grape jelly back in 1975," Oliver said. "The first year I made 12 pints for my teachers at Christmas. I had 12 teachers. They enjoyed it so much that we kept up the tradition until I retired in 1990. The last year I was principal at Ed Downs we made about 72 half pints."
Oliver continues to make mustang grape jelly annually, but now he prepares it for family. "I pick 48 quarts, that is one ice chest, and that gives me enough to do whatever I want. I've got a drawer with hardware cloth on the bottom, and I just put handfuls of grapes in there and spray them with a hose and wash off the bugs and debris. Then I heat them on the stove. I don't boil them. I mash them with a potato masher, and I don't put water in them. Water just dilutes the juice."
"Then I put it in the cheese cloth, stems, seeds and everything, and I strain it so all I have is juice. I just put five cups of it in a zip lock bag and throw it in the freezer. Then in December when I am ready to use it, I just thaw it."
"Our recipe is five cups of juice, seven cups of sugar and one box of sure gel. Cook that until it starts to thicken and then just bottle it. That's it."
"If you like jelly with a little tart flavor, pick them at the end of June when you have a few green ones still in there. If you want it just plain sweet, wait until the end of July when all the grapes are ready and you get a sweeter jelly. Also, Marion has found out that if you pick them early the acid in them can really burn your hands. The sweeter the grapes the less problem you will have with your hands."
If you want to sample a vintage bottle of mustang wine, the Poteet
Country Winery south of San Antonio has two varieties available, one a full-bodied red and another flavored with mesquite. The blend garnered high praise from wine aficionado Jack Keller who wrote, "The flavors of mustang and mesquite, each of which is bold in its own right, blended together as if by marriage. The result is a wine as big as the clear blue skies and as vibrant as a newly broken filly given her own reins."
Steve Earle in his song "Mustang Wine" had a slightly different take on a perhaps a less skilled bottling effort. "My friend Bill lives down in the projects...Stays drunk all the time...He makes Mustang Wine...He makes Mustang Wine...He makes Mustang Wine and he stays drunk all the time...Well, Mustang grapes, they ain't too sweet...But that Mustang wine just can't be beat."
It is a tradition with many families to harvest the grapes every summer, and this year there are plenty to go around for both man and wildlife. Just watch your step under the wild grape arbor, as there is always the chance a diamondback rattler has slithered in to ambush an unwary diner.
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Kiddie English is a well-established ESL (English as Second Language) Learning Center in China with over 50 Centers nationwide. Its philosophy is based on phonics and subject English to bring native Chinese three to twelve years old children into English speaking classrooms and activities.
Kiddie English has been very successful and expanding quickly in China. It has high demand of English native speaking teachers at our state-of-art learning centers in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xian, and many other cities across China.
If you are interested or someone you know would like to teach in China, please provide most recent resume and photo. You can also reach me at Skype:kiddieenglish, Website:kiddieedu.com, Email:
*Native English Speaker, teaching experience preferred, but not a must
*Love education and young children, pursue an education career
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*Capable of managing and leading a class of ten to fifteen students
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Male-Escort Website's NY Offices Raided, 7 Arrests
BROOKLYN (CN) – Seven people behind Rentboy.com, the world's largest male escort website, were arrested Tuesday and charged with operating a multimillion-dollar "Internet brothel."
After a raid on the website's main offices in Manhattan, the site's founder, Jeffrey Hurant, 50, and six others were arrested and arraigned in Brooklyn Federal Court.
They face up to five years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 if convicted of sex trafficking.
Federal authorities also seized more than $1.4 million from six bank accounts, and froze the domain name www.rentboy.com .
"Rentboy.com attempted to present a veneer of legality, when in fact this Internet brothel made millions of dollars from the promotion of illegal prostitution," Kelly Currie, acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement.
The site, founded in 1997, pulled in over $10 million between 2010 and 2015, feds said.
Subscribers paid a minimum monthly fee of about $60 to set up profiles and search through escorts' profiles to find the "sexual services they are willing to perform and the price charged," authorities said.
Insistence from the site's executives that Rentboy.com is not an escort service failed to move New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton.
"Rentboy.com profited from the promotion of prostitution despite their claim that their advertisements were not for sexual services," Bratton said in a statement. "These individuals will be held accountable for running this racket."
The bust is set against a series of sexual dust-ups in recent weeks.
At lease one federal class action was filed in Los Angeles against the cheating website, Ashley Madison, after a group of hackers culled its database and exposed the identities of its 37 million subscribers.
Earlier this month, delegates with Amnesty International's decisionmaking body, International Council, met in Dublin and voted to adopt a 13-point manifesto that provides the "highest possible protection of the human rights of sex workers."
Back in Manhattan, police chief Bratton is also at loggerheads and generating tabloid fodder in his ongoing fight to rid Times Square of topless buskers.
The Rentboy.com raid resulted in six others along with Hurant. These individuals are Michael Sean Belman, 47; Clint Calero, 48; Edward Lorenz Estanol, 23; Shane Lukas, 41; Diana Milagros Mattos, 43; and Marco Soto Decker, 28. All are from Manhattan.


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MoveOn Slams Facebook's Opt-Out Ad SystemNovember 22nd, 2007 - 3:14 am ICT by admin
Matthew Helfgott, a 20-year-old college student from Long Island, knows what his girlfriend is getting him for Hanukkah. Her purchase of a pair of men's gloves popped up on her Facebook page, via the social-networking giant's controversial new advertising feature.
The Beacon advertising feature displays a feed of items bought on Facebook partner sites. Whenever a Facebook users buys a product, signs up for a service, or adds an item to a wishlist on a participating site, Facebook displays a "story" about the action on the user's profile and in his or her newsfeed, another controversial Facebook feature that displays photos, posts, and other bits of information on friends' profiles.
When performing a Beacon action, users get a message allowing them to opt out of each story but not the service as a whole. Retailers can participate in the program simply by posting a few lines of code on a site.
MoveOn Balks at Beacon
The viral marketing scheme has upset enough users that the liberal advocacy group MoveOn has launched a campaign for changes in the program. And naturally it's using the power of Facebook to get the word out.
MoveOn has started a Facebook group for its petition to make Beacon into an opt-in system instead of an opt-out feature. "Facebook must respect my privacy. They should not tell my friends what I buy on other sites — or let companies use my name to endorse their products — without my explicit permission," the petition states.
MoveOn says the current opt-out feature is "easily missed," and that "even if you do opt out for purchases on one site, it doesn't apply to purchases on another site — you have to keep opting out over and over again."
The solution, the group says, is simple. Beacon, like most other Facebook applications, should be something users…
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Woodblock printing is an ancient technique for printing patterns onto textiles which is used widely throughout the world, originating in East Asia. Block printed fabrics are made by hand carving a design into wood or lino blocks, covering them with dye or ink and transferring the design onto fabric. The end result is a beautiful artisanal textile which is entirely unique due to the hand crafted nature of the print.
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Alumni of the Month August 2009
Adam Mason (2008 Business Administration & Human Resource Management)
1. How did you get to where you are now?
Hard work. You can't do anything in life if you don't work for it – my motto has always been "do your best and don't worry".
2. What has been your biggest achievement so far?
Getting elected as President of Keele University Students' Union. This is the first year that a full-time Sabbatical officer has ever been re-elected at Keele – despite many who have tried! I still don't know quite how I managed it.
3. And your biggest mistake?
Someone wise once told me: there's no such thing as a mistake, there are things you do and things you don't do. I'd like to get more involved in sport at Keele though, there are some very interesting and talented people over in the Athletics Union.
4. What are your ambitions now?
I have a tough year ahead and I'm focussing all my energy on that. I have always had my heart set on doing an MBA, so perhaps Keele will find room for me on their fantastic part-time MBA programme next year.
5. What advice would you give to someone wanting to work in a similar field?
Student politics? I'd say you have to have your heart in the right place. If you don't care about the issues that arise, you will not have the passion to keep going. If anybody ever wants to work in a Students' Union, it is paramount that students' interests come first.
6. What made you choose Keele University?
The beautiful campus and unique dual-honours system. I loved my degree because of the surroundings and I got the most out of my education because I'm one of only 60 people in the entire country to graduate with my specific skill set. Perfect!
7. How has Keele influenced your life?
Most people go to University as teenagers and leave as adults. I think Keele's community spirit has a unique way of really nurturing that transition – I've grown as a person so much since coming to Keele.
8. What is your favourite memory of Keele?
There have been so many! I suppose I should say that my degree ceremony was the most proud moment at Keele – three years worth of effort rolled into one day. But I do also have some funny memories of sprinting to hand in an essay on time, only to find that my friends had set all of my clocks forward two hours!
9. And your worst?
Fire drills at 4 o'clock in the morning. There's nothing more embarrassing than standing out in the freezing cold with bed hair while you wait for your name to be called.
10. Anything else you would like to add?
The thing I really love about Keele is that most people who come here heard about Keele through word of mouth – lovely people tell other lovely people about Keele, so the place keeps its fantastic tight-knit community feel. So, if there is one thing I could ask of alumni... it would be this: pass on the message of Keele, promote it in conversation to like-minded people and help us keep Keele the friendly, welcoming community that it always has been.


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I started my first Conquer Club Tournament called the A-Team Special.
It is a team Quadruples Tournament which means you have 4 team members in a team.
Link to Conquer Club page
I am even giving the winners and Runner-ups digital trophies, Link to the Trophy Room
The first one started on the 1st of April 2012 and it's real fun!
Head on over there and take a look.
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India redeemed as Irish rejoice
It was a day when the world stood and watched; well at least, a humble minority of 10 – 20 countries that believe in cricket. Kevin smacked the fastest century in world cups to snatch the proverbial victory from the jaws of defeat. It was a stunning effort because past upsets have been mostly when test playing nations failed in their batting. This was a first where, an associate nation score 328 to win a match. And win it did in style, with 5 balls to spare. In doing so, Ireland becomes the proud holder of the highest chase in any World Cup match and that is one record worth having.
After the initial celebration of the underdog defying odds to come out as victors, I had couple of more things to feel good about, irrespective of whether anyone else had taken note of it or not. If Ireland could chase 328 against England, England can surely chase 338 against India, without India's bowling being terribly bad. Surely, Indian bowlers have been panned and today's match would redeem them partially, if not completely. No one talked about a great batting pitch, that refuses to wear just like the Irish spirit! No one talked about a ground, where hitting sixes is well within the reach of Geoffrey Boycott, if not his grand-mum. Now they will and now they should.
On a different note, a huge controversy has been kicked up on why Bowden's crooked finger chose to stay down. Dhoni has been on the receiving end this time from the ICC. David 'Bumble' Lloyd went to the extent of saying, "shoot less ads, and read the laws of cricket". Even a non-supporter of Dhoni could smell the smoke. Dhoni though suffered because of his choice of words and not intentions. He was never one to doubt umpires. Remember when the whole world wanted technology, he wanted umpires. He only said adult-err-ation. Logically what he says makes sense. If the ball hits the middle of middle stump, and the umpire doesn't trust the technology, how can we really adopt it? Surely Bowden made it sound like Dubious Redundant System. So on a day, when the Irish couldn't bathe in their beers, because B'lore's pubs, ironically close down at 11, (sad considering this city was known for late night parties, pubs and dance floors) Indians would enjoy a few quite sips of their favourite drink, cheering the green team!


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Yay!!! With a lead of 12 million votes, David Cook has been crowned the Season 7 winner of American Idol!! After watching a star-studded and emotional 2 hour concert event at the Nokia Theater, Ryan announced the winner, but as Simon said moments before the results were read, "For the first time, i don't really care who wins because you are both winners." How true.
We are always hearing about how American Idol is first and foremost a singing competition, and the final 2 this year proved time and time again that they had the vocal chops to earn the title. David Archuleta certainly sang his heart out last night and most of the season, but in the end, it was David Cook who came out on top. I think that it ultimately came down to variety. Where David Archuleta could never really deliver anything amazing beyond a beautiful vocal ballad, David Cook proved that he could go anywhere from uptempo to ballad to rock to broadway without missing a beat. I think that it is also appropriate that on the first season ever to allow instruments, the winner was a guitar player. Sure, we heard Little David play the piano once or twice, but David Cook it truly at home with both the acoustic and electric guitars we have gotten used to seeing him play.
Thank you for checking out this site this season and reading my recaps. I have really enjoyed the show and writing about it. What a great season! Seeing the final 12 perform a George Michael medley of songs towards the end of the show tonight brought back memories of so many amazing performances from this season. It really made me sad when I saw Chikezie up there because I had almost forgotten how amazing he could be. With a few different song choices, it easily could have been him up there in the top 3 or 4 of the season, but so much of Idol is about song choice and about playing the right cards at the right time. Seeing Carly and Michael Johns also made me smile because they are two of my favorite AI contestants of all time, and I think they will go far in their careers if given a chance.
So, David Cook. From word nerd to American Idol. The season ended with his performance of the winning song "Time of My Life". I thought that it was an awesome song and he sounded amazing singing it. I can't wait to hear it on the radio and to hear his first album. Great season everyone!! I look forward to the music you all will be making in the years to come, keep it up!!! Congratulations David Cook!!!


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Announcing OpaqueMail
After a long hiatus, I return with another open source project. I've spent most of the last week writing OpaqueMail.
OpaqueMail is an open source IMAP, POP3, and SMTP .NET library with full support for S/MIME. The goal of the project is to foster wider-spread usage of email encryption. Its name is a play on "Prism", since an opaque envelope can't be read.
I'll continue to update this project on Github and have a follow-up in the works.


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Sometimes it seems like life and enlightenment are one big tangled skein of yarn waiting for patient fingers to smooth it out, unsnarl all the knots, and lovingly wind it into a ball. Read about my journey through knitting and my crazy life as I work through my tangles of fiber.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Soul Mates
Some explanation: Like many young girls, I used to be a hopeless romantic and dream of meeting my Prince Charming. All throughout high school, I kept waiting for Charming, but he never showed. Then I thought I'd found him my freshman year of college. Tim was perfect; good looking, intelligent, funny as hell. We dated for nearly 4 years and thought we were going to last forever. Well, the universe often takes what we think we want and turns it on it's head. Tim and I broke up at the beginning of last year because we were slowly realizing we'd reached the natural conclusion of our romantic relationship, but we've stayed best friends since then.
After that I thought I didn't believe in soul mates anymore. I mean, I thought Tim was The One, and everyone could see how that turned out. During my next relationship, I started formulating new ideas about soul mates and the people that cross our paths. I started coming to the conclusion that as long as your heart is open, the universe will bring you the people you need in your life at that moment. Tim's new girlfriend Patty likes to say that Tim and I were always Meant To Be as friends, but that maybe we got the cosmic signals crossed and tried to make it work as lovers, and that she and Tim are true soul mates, as are Bruce and I. According to my "universe brings you who you need" idea, that's a narrow way to look at it, but I understand where she's coming from. I don't think Tim and I were Meant To Be in the forever and ever way, but I totally think he's exactly who I needed to be dating when I was 19.
Anyway, so there I was not believing in Soul Mates until I met Bruce. When I first met Bruce, I was single but casually seeing someone. However the more I got to know Bruce, the more attracted to him I was. It was Tim's suggestion that I invite him to my birthday party, even though I didn't know him so well. At the party, as we got progressively more un-sober, I was blown away how amazing Bruce was. Even though I was seeing someone else (someone also at said birthday party) I couldn't help but spend all my time talking to Bruce. The next morning, I was officially obsessed with him. I let communication trail off with the other guy (we both were coming to the conclusion that while this was fun, we weren't really such a perfect match). One thing lead to another, and now I live with Bruce and I couldn't ask for a better relationship.
So back to the topic of soul mates. Bruce coming into my life when he did totally supports my idea that the universe brings us who we need, when we need them, but the love we have totally shatters my idea that soul mates don't exist. Bruce is absolutely my soul mate. So what about when I was so sure Tim was my soul mate? Well, I think there's lots of people who we are meant to be very close to, but it was my relationship with Bruce (and, admittedly some trippy mushrooms) that made me see that we absolutely do have one perfect soul mate, we just have to be conscious enough to recognize them when we see them, and therein lies the hard part for most people. So many people get caught up in the idea of The One that sometimes they stop looking after they find the first candidate that meets the most criteria for their perfect mate. I think when you've found your soul mate, if you're truly being conscious, you'll know right away.
This all sort of leads back around to my ideas of destiny and everything being One, but those are topics for another post, so stay tuned. Instead I'll leave you with my two favorite stories about Bruce.
The night of my birthday party when we spent so much time talking, the subject of my thyroid disorder came up. I have Hashimoto's disease which is an auto-immune disease in which my body tries to destroy my thyroid because it can't tell that it's a necessary organ, and instead has got some crap idea that it's an alien space ship. Or something. Anyway, as I was explaining, Bruce interrupted and asked about treatment and cures. I said that while Hashimoto's is very treatable, it's so far incurable. He grabbed my hand, looked straight into my eyes and said "Bullshit. I'm going to cure you. Somehow." It's the nicest thing anyone has every said to me, and that was when I knew I was falling completely head over heels.
The second story took place only yesterday. When Bruce and I don't have anything to do, we go hang out in this little spot behind the local shopping center. It's this quiet little seating space with benches and some grass, and quite a lot of parking space for impromptu soccer, and is right by the smoke shop which is handy since all of us either smoke cigs or weed. Since I find it a bit boring to just hang out all the time, I'll sometimes sit in my car doing my own thing, but with the windows down so I can participate. Yesterday I was chilling and finishing up my Peace Sign Granny Square. When it was done, I showed it to Bruce who thought it was pretty cool. Then I pulled out my book and started reading. The next thing I know, Bruce keeps running over to the car, reaching in the window and grabbing my granny square, and then waving in the face of one of our friends saying "Look at what she made! Isn't this cool!!" I was so tickled because while Bruce has alway said nice things about my finished projects, he usually doesn't go waving them in all our friends' faces. When I explained it's going to be a full blanket of peace sign squares (and not just a potholder as he originally mistook it for) he gave me the look I have come to name the Dropped-Jaw-of-Awesome look and practically screamed "THAT IS SO COOL!"
<3 Butterfly + Bruce <3
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- AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM
aww Bruce sounds really sweet. I'm glad you guys found each other. XDReplyDelete
That is one sweetie you have!ReplyDelete
I believe in soul mates. I'm married to mine :O). When you least expect it that someone comes around the corner and enters your life as good things come to those who are patient. I thought I'd be dating for awhile when I decided I was ready to date again and boo yah! I met my hubbie who understood me, listened to me, respected my opinion, and adored me. Everything started falling into place like a puzzle and here I am a SAHM with two beautiful daughters and a hardworking husband who drives 1.5 hours each way, 2x a day to work hard for us.
It's always great when your SO brags about your fiber creations. I'd call him a keeper!ReplyDelete
I'll bee your blog soul mate! We can share our funky thyroid situations and our crazy hippy tendencies.ReplyDelete


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Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, a rejigged version of the utterly brilliant PS2 JRPG from 2006, is hitting PC on February 1, Square Enix announced overnight. The game is essentially the same version that hit the PS4 last year, though does come with a few notable extras for PC owners.
Chiefly, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on PC will run at a buttery-smooth 60fps and will be compatible with 21:9 ultra-wide monitors. Players can also access New Game Plus and New Game Minus right off the bat, while Square is also adding 'new functionality to grant players max License Points and Gil from the configuration screen.'
Unsurprisingly, the industry behemoth is also attempting to seduce potential buyers with a pricey Collector's Edition, which is available via the online Square Enix store. It includes all the goodies seen in the PS4 release, albeit without a physical copy of the game; instead, you'll receive a download code to redeem.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age polishes up the original version with a shiny new high-definition coat of paint, a re-orchestrated soundtrack, revamped job system, as well as the ability to increase the game's speed. The PS4 edition was a huge success, shipping over one million copies worldwide.


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Hi All,
We are expecting our 1st child in September. All my lovely, well meaning friends have been telling me I WILL need help once the baby arrives - another adult / another set of hands as it is impossible to do this on your own kinda thing. DH will be taking 3 weeks off work. Will be in hospital for approximately 1 week & then home for the rest of the 2 weeks.
I wasn't planning on asking my folks to come over and stay with us as I figured it will be more of a hindrance than anything. My parents are not the sort who would be cooking or cleaning for us but would expect me to be doing all that for them. DH & I are not going to have the time nor energy to look after my parents & a baby.
I don't have any siblings who live locally. My in laws are not an option (long story)
Would love to hear fm other mum's on how they coped once bub arrived.
Did you have help?
Did you have family come over & stay with you?
Is is that bad that you SO need someone helping you out?
I understand it's tiring & the sleep deprivation can take it's toll but is it impossible to do this on your own?
Love to hear from you.
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Did you have family come stay with you to help out after bubs arrived?
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I didn't have anyone come help, no. For me that was more than fine.
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27-05-2012 20:17 #3
I had loads of help when DD was born.
DH had 2 weeks post birth off. My mum used to visit every second night or so to allow us to have some time for ourselves ie go for a walk/coffee/sleep etc. Whilst over and if DD was sleeping she'd cook/clean/wash up for us. My aunt sent food over so we wouldnt have to cook and my brother/his gf did the same.
then my MIL visited for a week while DH worked. it was bliss. All I did was eat/feed DD and sleep. thats it. no nappies, no washing, cooking, cleaning or anything.
This time my bub is due in 4wks. My mother is taking 6wks of fridays off so that I will have help after DH goes back to work. My aunt is taking 6wks of mondays off to do the same. DD is in daycare tues/wed so I'll be fine then by myself and DH comes home at midday on thurs.
My MIL will come and stay for 1-2wks post birth to look after DD so I can just bf new baby and rest whilst DH takes care of the house/gets called into work.
for me breastfeeding is very important so I took all the help I could get so I could spend that important time learning to feed.
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27-05-2012 20:24 #4
I was a single mum, Left hospital with ds when he was 5 days old.
The most help I got was a lift home.
I honestly don't see what the big stress is with people saying u need someone.
I'm sure u will be fine.
(oh I was only 18 too, my son was breastfed, all his meals were home made etc so Not the stigmatized image that goes with teen mum)
27-05-2012 20:36 #5
The PIL rocked up on our doorstep to stay with us the day after I got home from hospital - it was more of a PITA than a help.
Once DP had his 4 weeks off when DS2 & DD arrived 19 months after DS1...my Nan used to pop around on a Monday to help me get on top of washing and cleaning my floors...and ofcourse for a chat and a cuddle. That was lovely it lastd for 2 years until we had to move 1200km away.
The first few weeks with a newborn I personally suggest resting as much as possible, sleep when bub sleeps if you need it and get your partner to do their share of the housework etc.
If family can take the initiative to do helpful stuff for you - great, if they are just hanging around, ask for some space.
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27-05-2012 20:37 #6
I think as long as you've got DH for those few weeks you will be right. My DF runs his own business and unfortunately because I was overdue (even though DF didn't book in any jobs for three weeks around my due date) it ended up that he had to go back to work 6 days after DS was born (3 days after we were home from hospital). It definately would have been nice to have him there during the day for the first couple of weeks just so I could have him hold DS whilst I ate and showered but I managed ok.
You definately don't want to have to worry about "entertaining" your parents in those early weeks.
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27-05-2012 20:46 #7
My mum stayed for a week and it was great to just have her cook and clean the house and I just stayed in bed and recovered and took care of baby. I loved it but I think that was because my mum did not try and interfere at all just let me bond with baby. I don't think I would have wanted anyone else staying long though.
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mymum and nana are close by, so popped over with food and helped do housework, but there no way id want someone staying.
my little sister is staying this time, incase we need to go to hospital in the middle of the night, but we have a huge house, and she always is great with helping with housework
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27-05-2012 21:04 #9
It depends so much on your baby, how you feel after the birth and what your parents are like.
I had heard so many people, just like in some posts above, say that they didn't need any help and didn't understand why some women need all that help. So I refused a lot of help and it was a very bad idea. I got quite depressed and really struggled with a very unsettled baby who just screamed all day. I often didn't eat all day until DH got home from work. I was in tears all the time. It was horrible. When mum came to stay it was so much easier to cope.
Honestly, keep an open mind and don't be ashamed to ask for help. Yes, some people can do it all on their own but often those people are lucky to have settled babies and no post-birth issues (I hope you get this!).
If your parents aren't the type to jump in and help around the house off their own bat, tell them specifically what they can do to help.
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27-05-2012 21:06 #10
I had DH home for a week and my mother and MIL visiting every week to clean the house, and watch her so i could get a few extra hours sleep.
An absolute godsend.
I could've managed without their help, yes, but the house would've been a bomb and unpleasant to live in, and I would've been extra tired rather than just the really tired I always was.
But make sure if they do come that they know what is expected of them, that you will not be making them cups of tea and offering lunch. They are there to support you and make it easier for you.
Women weren't ever meant to have babies alone, it took a whole village to raise a child. Don't think that by accepting help you are less of a mother or not strong enough to cope.
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Anyone buying a home in Canada and who has less than 20 per cent of the purchase priceto use as a down payment is going to see the cost of that purchase increase a little bit come May 1st, 2014.
The increase will happen because the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., a federal agency that insures all so-called high ratio mortgages, is raising its premiums by 15 per cent. It is the CMHC's first hike since the late 1990s.
CMHC mortgage insurance allows those with a modest down payment to get their foot in the home ownership door. Depending on the size of a buyer's down payment, the insurance premium currently ranges from 0.5 per cent and 2.75 per cent of the purchase price. On a $250,000 purchase, that translated to a $6,875 premium paid down over the life of the mortgage.
Under the new fee structure, the premium will rise to a maximum of $7,875, an added cost of about $5 per month on the typical 25-year, $250,000 mortgage. (We always use the $250,000 example but the average cost of a Montreal single-family home is actually close to $291,000. Let's not be too picky.)
On its own, the rate increase is not a killer, but it does come a 18 months after CMHC tightened mortgage rules so that buyers can spread their mortgage over a maximum of 25 years instead of 30. That sidelined some first-timers who were scared off by the prospect of seeing their mortgage payments climb by more than $150 a month.Here comes another $5.
The CMHC has a handy chart showing the different cost increases.
The rate change will not affect anyone who already has a CMHC-backed mortgage, only new business. The effects won't be as dramatic as the change to amortization rules instituted in June, 2012. Still, every time the feds tinker, the market tightens just a bit.


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Venturing into the wilds of China, it captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.
Publisher: Burbank, California :, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc.,, [2017]
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Moravcsik: The origins of human rights regimes
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Moravcsik. 2000. The origins of human rights regimes. International Organization 54 (spring): 217-252.
Y: Establishment of the European Court of Human Rights (and other human rights regimes)
X: Domestic political concerns of newly established democracies.
MAIN IDEA: International human rights regimes constrain state sovereignty. According to realist theory, states should only accept such constraints if a more powerful actor coerces them (which isn't the case). According to ideational (constructivist) theories, states should only accept such constraints if those in government adopt new norms (which wasn't the case with ECHR--established democracies actually sided with dicators against the ECHR).
- According to Moravcsik, both approaches miss the mark; international human rights regimes arise as a response by newly established democracies to domestic political concerns. Recognizing that non-democratic foes might later gain power, early leaders in a new democracy seek to "lock in" their policy preferences (liberal republicanism) by committing their state (via treaty) to respect human rights, subject to autonomous adjudication by the ECHR.
- Established democracies, suspicious of yielding sovereignty to the regime, accept only optional or rhetorical commitments at first; dictatorships oppose the regimes.
- Moravcsik calls this a "republican liberal" theory because of its emphasis on domestic (liberal republican) democracy.
THREE GENERAL IMPLICATIONS of the argument about the emergence of ECHR:
- Expect to see support for international human rights regimes coming from new democracies, with suspicion from established democracies and hostility from dictatorships.
- Look for other effects of domestic democracy on international politics. "Distinct to republican liberal theory is the decisive role of domestic political representation in world politics and, by extension, the possibility that international institutions, like their domestic counterparts, can enhance the credibility of domestic political commitments, thereby 'locking in' current policies." We might expect to see democracies cede sovereignty when there is domestic political uncertainty (as in this theory), when foreign governments support the incumbent's policies, or when international cooperation helps the incumbent convince domestic actors to support current policies. Moravcsik briefly applies these ideas to explain NAFTA, the Warsaw Pact and Comintern, etc.
- We must realist that the realism/idealism debate is not a dichotomy. The mere fact that realism fails to explain something well does not mean constructivist accounts are the only alternative. We must also consider the role of domestic politics. Moravcsik's study shows that "What seems at first to be a conversion to moral altruism is in fact an instrumental calculation of how best to lock in democratic governance against future opponents--a practice hardly distinct from similar practices in the most pecuniary areas of world politics, such as trade and monetary policy. I am not denying, of course, that ideas and ideals matter in foreign policy; I am challenging only a particular idealist argument."
Page 222 has a nice summary of the literature in a clear table. Implication (3) makes this article's place in the literature clear.
Explaining that new democracies support human rights regimes doesn't explain why established democracies eventually join them. Why do they shift from initial suspicion (even hostility) to accession? Moravcsik concedes on 246 that the variables explaining the origin of ECHR can't explain its evolution, though there is no reason to believe his assertion that "the determinants of the evolution of human rights regimes are unlikely to be identical to the determinants of their founding." Why not? Are there not variables that explain both the origin and the evolution of human rights regimes?
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Merry Christmas! We hope you all have a happy and safe holiday season with lots of music and memories! #thechickadeez #jinglebellsPosted by The Chickadeez on Monday, December 1, 2014
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Good to see you back at the blogging! Lara bars are good but I much prefer the living food bars, they're just a little less sweet and "processy" tastingReplyDelete
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ahhh lara's are so good. Cherry Pie, Cinnamon Roll, Jocolat Chocolate, Pistachio, Key Lime Pie those are reallyy goood flavors so thats a plus at least they have someones. pistachio(amazing)key lime(amazing) two of my favorites, and ohh cinnamon roll (die so freaking good! well..maybe try making ur own i have done it and its worked great like take 2-3 dates, like 1-2 tbsp of nut of choice the other fruit and whatnot and blend in processor for a few min with a little water and let chill in fridge..maybe u can make a PB one really easily(i know its not the same....but perhaps? :)ReplyDelete
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Oh my gosh, I so understand what you are saying. Urgghhh, I contacted the quarantine peps the other day, they said we can't bring them in either. SUXXXX.ReplyDelete
Onto the good news, my favourite is key lime pie .... mmmmm! Have you tried all the flavours here? If you can't find them, I can send you some :)
Ohh, I remember someone bought a apple pie larabar in Melb many months ago (saw in on a blog) ...
Hey Amy, sorry for my late reply. I always forget to come back and check my comments! I get my living food bars from Habib Wholefoods in Melb CBD, Wholefoods Grocer at the top end of Lygon St, and Radical Grocer on Sydney Rd. Here's a link: http://livingfoods.com.au/ I'm sure if you sent them an email they'd be happy to let you know where they are stocked :DReplyDelete


text: Harry Beck's London Underground I've unearthed a great BBC Four programme about Design Classics. This film is dedicated to Harry Beck's wonderful London Underground tube map design. This is a great history lesson for those that live in London and want to know all about the tube map that they use every day. Enjoy… Daniel Having worked in design for the past decade, Daniel started ateliertally.com as a discussion of timeless, modernist product design. Trained as a graphic designer, he also has an avid interest in typography. You can follow him on Twitter @ateliertally.


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Think back, you're in sixth form or college, you're being asked to make one of the most important decisions of your life. Most of your teachers will be encouraging you to go to university, touting it as the beginning of the rest of your life. Do you take the leap?
If you're reading this, I assume you have taken the leap. University can be many things for many people, it could be the greatest 3/4 years of your life, you could love your course and find an even greater love for your passion. However, there is a chance it could be the opposite, you could hate your course and lose your passion. Most of the time, your university experience will be a mixed bag. You'll have good times and bad.
One of the biggest pluses of university isn't the course, it's the friends you make, the relationships you have, they will help you grow as a person. You will learn many things during your time as university, and one of the most important things you'll learn, will be who you are. You will learn what's good and what's bad, it will be your choice whether you will take on board what you learn and change or not.
Your friends may come from your course, a sports club or society that you joined or from the many, many nights out you'll have. Your friends will be the best part of your university life, they will help you through thick and thin. Some of the friends you make at university will be with you for the rest of your life.
Your course, this one is a mixed bag, it all depends on the course and the university, some courses may be taught badly and others amazingly. You always hear the same old line, the more you put in, the more you'll get out of it. In all honesty, that is correct, you'll have the most fun when you turn up and put the effort in. It may not be the most interesting part of university, but it is one of the most important factors to make university great for yourself.
Your friends, your society, will help you through university more than anything else, having people who care about you makes it so much easier to get through. It doesn't matter how much you might hate parts of university, times when it gets too much, when the course gets too hard, those friends will make it all worthwhile. So, is university worth it? With the right people, it most certainly is.


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China Association Of Automobile Manufacturers: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Up 320% In 2014
China's Association of Automobile Manufacturers has finally released official production and sales figures for plug-in electric cars in 2014:
"The sales and production of new energy vehicles boomed"
"According to the statistics made by CAAM, the production of new energy vehicles in China in 2014 reached 78,499 units, 3.5 times of such figure in last year. Among the total, BEV was 48,605 units and PHEV was 29,894 units, 2.4 times and 8.1 times from the previous year respectively. As for the sales, the total volume reached 74,763 units, 3.2 times from a year earlier, of which BEV was 45,048 units and PHEV was 29,715 units, 2.1 times and 8.8 times of that of last year."
The number tell a story of massive growth, but we must remember that small, low-range neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) are included in the BEV figures. How much do the NEVs account for out of the BEV total? Likely more than half, though we aren't sure of the precise figures.
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Fantastic, especially the growth in nev small efficient cheap it's what the world needs most
Agreed. Shouldn't discriminate. Hell, if I lived close enough and could I would take a friggin' golf cart to work. 😉
Even Toronto's new Mayor is talking of reducing speed limits on a number of streets, and if they took it to enough streets, they could then have a City plan to allow LSV's in Toronto!
It's worth nothing that an vehicle capable of a speed of 80 km/h like the Kandi EV will be used like any other car in most chinese cities.
It's not like in the US were such a vehicle would limit you and not work the same way as your regular car.
Not to mention that most western BEV's except Tesla are basically just neighborhood EV's too because of their limited range (and often limited high speed infrastructure).
Over 300 % increase in EV sales and mainly BEV should be possible for Tesla to jump on the growth wagon, of course when you look at the type of car it's not luxury cars, maybe it's just not prestige yet in China to drive in electric cars, so question is how to make it Prestige!
We "EVangelists" shouldn't dismiss NEVs as being unworthy of recognition as true EVs. Heck, even e-bikes (electric bicycles) are a type of EV, and e-bikes far outsell full-sized cars (all cars, not just EV cars) in many third-world countries.
I seriously doubt there will ever be much penetration of the U.S. or Canada markets by NEVs or e-bikes, but if those will serve the transportation needs of many Chinese citizens, then we EV supporters should be every bit as enthusiastic about that. After all, if your concern is the environment and/or or resource depletion, manufacturing an e-bike generates far less pollution (and CO2), and uses far less resources, than making any full-sized EV, and disposing of it at the end of its life cycle takes up a lot less space in the landfill or junkyard.
Great news for the environment.
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Ali will appear at the Castro Theatre on Valentine's Day. The show is called Love: Ali MacGraw, a Valentine's Day Celebration. She will be interviewed at 8 pm and Love Story will be shown at 9:15. On the big screen! What a treat! The Castro appearance is a rare one for Ali, who now makes her home in New Mexico. She hates to watch herself onscreen - "it's harrowing for me" - she is eager to see just how Love Story holds up after four decades. "I'll be interested at this screening, and I'm certainly looking forward to meeting some of the people around it. I don't know whether 40 years later it touches people the same way," she says. "I don't know. I'm curious and nervous." Well, Miss MacGraw, I will tell you that it will surely touch me 40 years later!
I asked my husband if he was interested in seeing her. His reply was "it's something that I wouldn't normally watch myself, but if you really want to see it, then I'll accompany you." Bad answer. No matter how much I am into a show or performance, if I know my companion is the least bit interested, that would just ruin the whole evening for me. I might as well go by myself. Not a good night to ask any of my girlfriends if they'd like to accompany me since it's also Valentine's Day, they're likely to have something special planned with their partner.
Would I rather go see Ali MacGraw on my own or have a nice dinner with my husband? Folks, I've been married 25 years and I pretty much know what to expect during dinner on Valentine's Day. Besides, Ali's performance this Tuesday is supposed to be rare. The paper said so! For heaven's sake, she's 72 years old and I highly doubt if this will ever happen again in the Bay Area or ever!
That means, in order to make the 8 pm interview on Castro Street, I would have to leave the house around 6:30 pm to beat the traffic and find parking. Not only that, I still need to eat dinner and prepare dinner for my two dependents at home. Geesh! Yeah, I know, how terribly unromantic of me, but screw it. We're talking about Miss Ali MacGraw here! She's an icon! Don't you think Kendall Jenner is a spitting image of Ali MacGraw during her heyday? I knew it wasn't just me, but Khloe Kardashian said so herself! Absolutely gorgeous, the both of them!
I have 2 more days to think this over. Should I or shouldn't I see her? My head tells me I should see her but leave the hubby home. Spend the $45 which includes VIP seating and pre-show signing with Miss MacGraw. That would be absolutely priceless! Why should I purchase 2 tickets for $90 when I know my husband will probably be bored out of his mind? Or we both could do the $22.50 tickets and watch her from afar without getting her autograph. So wrong!
You'll find out after Tuesday if I blog about her amazing appearance.
I love you. I love you more!
Does anyone know what it really means? It doesn't make sense at all.
February 18, 2012
Fast forward, 4 days later. Yes, I did see Ali and what an amazing evening it was!
The Castro Theatre.
Ali emerging from her limo.
Signing a huge poster of the event.
Some people came prepared!
She charged $10 per item to autograph. Gotta make a living!
Here's mine. I opted for the young Ali and Ryan. Priceless!
Me: You're gorgeous!
Ali: So are you!
Me: I've watched your movies since I was 12.
Ali: Great! I hope you stick around for the rest of the evening, we'll have all
sorts of fun and exciting surprises! It's been a pleasure to meet you!
(as she shakes my hand.)
Me: What an honor to meet you too!
Ali: So are you!
Me: I've watched your movies since I was 12.
Ali: Great! I hope you stick around for the rest of the evening, we'll have all
sorts of fun and exciting surprises! It's been a pleasure to meet you!
(as she shakes my hand.)
Me: What an honor to meet you too!
Ryan-Ali look alike contest
Runners up had to try on the famous cap first.
Vietnamese Ali
Even a Pakistani Ali. Only in San Francisco!
And here's the winner!
One of the opening acts
The interview. This is what I remembered. She posed for Salvador Dali before she
became famous. She worked for Coco Chanel and yes, it was just like The Devil Wears
Prada. Ryan O'Neal was nice but moody. She's a grandma. She moved to Santa Fe, New
Mexico after her Malibu house burned down. She's a humanitarian, animal rights and
Aids activist. She loves to do volunteer work. What's the best way to meet people? Don't
go to clubs. Engage in activities that you love to do, like community service. You will
most likely meet someone who enjoys the same things you do.
They showed Love Story on the big screen at 10 pm. The whole theatre was packed. After 40 years, people were crying in the end and so was I! Thanks for a wonderful evening, Ali!


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The Stable Company
How we increased online enquiries by 96.25% with a new website and integrated marketing strategy.
Since 2002, The Stable Company has been designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke timber buildings for a wide range of sectors. Completing a variety of projects from equestrian builds, garages and outbuildings to sports and leisure, educational and commercial spaces, The Stable Company creates inspirational spaces tailored to suit individual needs.
We've been working with The Stable Company since 2012, when the business approached us to build its previous website. Since then, we've helped increase the company's online and offline presence through a number of different channels, as well as seeing a 96.25% increase in the number of customer enquiries made through the website. In 2015, The Stable Company team approached us to help them rebrand the business and to utilise the new assets to produce a high-quality company brochure, which became the forerunner to the new site. We continue to work with The Stable Company on an ongoing basis, helping to manage its cross-channel marketing strategy which includes: Search Engine Optimisation, Content Marketing, Public Relations, Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
Repositioning The Brand
The Stable Company prides itself on crafting bespoke, high quality builds with aesthetically stunning features that blend into natural surroundings. With a strong focus on nature and sustainability as well as luxury, it was important to develop a brand that demonstrated the company's key messages. We wanted to ensure all sectors in which the business operates would see The Stable Company as an aspirational company, the products of which were fully bespoke and hugely impactful, no matter what their purpose.
The rebrand included devising a suitable visual identity for the business; selecting a colour palette, style and tone which captured this aspirational, market-leading quality built on expert craftsmanship and passion. We explored the impact of typography, colour, photography and copy to ensure we could communicate, fully, the scale and capabilities of The Stable Company team and showcase its portfolio.
Developing Tone of Voice
In developing the right tone of voice, we examined the need to convey the quality and bespoke nature of these builds and their beautiful materials, without alienating those customers seeking a smaller project. We devised a series of straplines which, when paired with the imagery, allowed us to communicate quickly and effectively with varied audiences. The overall style was quality that was inclusive - appealing to individuals and commercial clients. The business is now confident, passionate, expert and aspirational in how it sounds.
The Stable Company's authoritative, knowledgeable, yet friendly tone of voice extends throughout its website copy, blogs and social media. We created a blog that showcases a range of knowledge across a spectrum of topics, from outreach pieces gathering industry expert insight, to blog posts discussing specialist subjects such as the benefits of timber as a construction material. The blog provides a hub of information for users to peruse and positions The Stable Company as a thought leader in its field.
Following a successful rebrand and the creation of a company brochure, it was time to turn our attention to The Stable Company's website, bringing this in-line with the new brand. The objective was to create a visually stunning showcase, using plenty of aspirational imagery to position The Stable Company as a market leader within its sector.
Content Craftsmanship
All content was reworked in line with the tone of voice discovery and creation exercise. We pulled through all the key elements to ensure the new site sounded and looked the part. The case studies in particular needed to be reworked to ensure they truly reflected the quality of the work involved. By hand-selecting the stand-out projects across all sectors, we have positioned The Stable Company portfolio at the fore, highlighting the breadth, depth and diversity of what the talented team can achieve.
A New Platform For Future Growth
When it was first built, the original site was not optimised for mobile, yet visits from mobile devices had still increased by 110%. Over the years, there had also been a number of advances in content management systems and hosting technology, which meant the existing site was starting to be left behind.
With around 50% of users visiting the former site on mobile, ensuring they received a flawless user experience on the new site was of paramount importance.
Assessing Google Analytics and Hotjar Heatmaps
A detailed review of Google Analytics ensured that any key pages from the previous site, such as those responsible for sending a good volume of organic traffic, or those with high conversion rates, were part of the new sitemap. We also assessed heatmap and user recordings of the existing site to ensure that any issues users had or potential barriers to conversions were eliminated with the new build.
Balancing Design and Functionality
When it came to the design, the rebranding work that had been carried out previously would pave the way for the new site in terms of choosing fonts and the colour pallette. The challenge was to take what we'd done in print and successfully transfer this to the new site.
It was absolutely essential to strike the right balance between maintaining the beautiful design elements we wanted to include and creating a fantastic user experience in which the user could easily explore The Stable Company's portfolio and design ideas.
The end result is a stunning site with fresh streamlined content, a heavy image-based design that's stylistically in-line with the new visual identity of the business and a first class user experience on all devices. The stripped back homepage navigation places the emphasis on The Stable Company's portfolio, giving the user immediate access to them.
Responding to the client's interest in introducing moving content to the site, the homepage banner features a continuous video moving from one project to the next, giving the user a greater sense of the scale, variety and quality of The Stable Company's projects. The video banner provides instant impact and, from watching recordings of user sessions in Hotjar, users are watching the video before moving through the site. A key objective of the site was to quickly leave the user in no doubt about The Stable Company's ability to deliver stunning, bespoke builds, and we feel that the video successfully achieves this.
Site Functionality
A key aspect of the build was to allow the site's data to be as sophisticated and flexible as possible, while making it easily manageable in the CMS. A number of techniques were used to maximise the speed with which the site loads, including utilising Varnish caching technology. The result was a site with a very high Google page load speed but, most importantly, a site offering a wonderful user experience on all devices. The case study pages utilise parallax and the site features a number of animated elements to help provide an extra level of user experience.
Advanced Filtering
Filtering was set up to allow users to easily and effectively sort through case studies and design ideas based on area, budget, and number of pupils in a classroom (as an example). Browser history is set to remember the slider setting when viewing the case studies and design ideas so that, when a user clicks into a case study detail page and then returns to the previous page, the settings are saved.
New Technology
We rebuilt the website from the ground up in a new CMS (content management system). The new CMS was crucial to enabling future growth and expansion of the website, with new controls that allow for more flexible content editing and a stable platform that can be developed to allow new features to be added to the website in the future.
We moved the website to our latest hosting infrastructure which meant we were able to fine-tune the hosting specifically for the website, making use of the new server technology to offer improved performance and increased reliability. The new website is now able to handle more visitors than ever before with greatly improved page load speeds.
Launch Strategy
An early priority identified during the build was to guarantee as smooth a transition as possible from the old site to the new. The existing site had a strong organic search presence, and the challenge was to ensure this continued with the launch of the new site. One of the ways we addressed this was to cause as little disruption to the structure of the existing sitemap as possible while still allowing enough freedom to create the site our client wanted.
Careful consideration was given to setting up 301 redirects - these were checked methodically before launch by changing the host file so that we could see the production site as a live site and then we ran a crawl of the site to check that all pages redirected correctly.
As for the optimisation, we mirrored the existing site when it came to what the pages were optimised for, making only minor tweaks to the messaging to bring this in-line with the tone of the new site.
Reaching an Online Audience
Building an online community was always going to be an important goal for the business, and reaching both loyal customers and potential new ones through social media was an integral part of the marketing strategy. From developing a refined house style for social artwork in-line with the website design to developing competitions in partnership with key equestrian brands, The Stable Company's social channels have seen a transformation.
Across Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, The Stable Company's online following has increased by 161.7% since January 2016. This, again, has helped to establish The Stable Company as an authoritative voice in the industry and has allowed the company to join in a wider online conversation with potential customers.
Increasing The Stable Company's Presence
With consistent, well-positioned PR, we are able to ensure that The Stable Company is recognisable across all key sectors. Working both pro-actively and reactively, generating news items, position expert comment and writing editorials for key press, we have been able to ensure the business is seen as a market leader on key issues ranging from construction materials to the sensitivities of building for education.
Standing Out Through Search
By identifying new content opportunities and focusing on semantic search and topic modelling we were able to grow organic search by 24.44%, leading to an increase in conversions from organic traffic by 44.38%. Through prioritising budget utilisation, quality score, ad rank, and click through rate, paid search has allowed us to drive higher converting traffic to the site resulting in a 151.35% increase in conversions.
"We're delighted with the new website produced by the team at Extreme Creations. It's enabled us to demonstrate our products to prospective clients at a whole new level across multiple platforms and devices. Extreme have held our hand all the way through the design and build of the site and continue to monitor, refine and develop the site further to maximise it's potential. I've no doubt this site will enrich our business over the forthcoming years." GARETH BARBER, THE STABLE COMPANY
Comparing Q4 2016 to Q1 2017
INCREASE IN enquiries21%
INCREASE IN website sessions via social referral11.9%
INCREASE IN enQUIRY CONVERSION RATE10.1%


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Parents in the small community of Burke County were absolutely shocked to find out that a local teacher was engaged in sex crimes against young children.
31 year old Michael Lowman was a fourth grade teacher at George Hildebran Elementary School in the small town of Morganton, where investigators believe he may have molested multiple students who were under his care.
Law enforcement say that Lowman admitted to engaging in " immoral, improper and/or indecent liberties with minor children" according to his own words.

Breaking Morganton- teacher in Burke County is in jail this morning and charged with two counts of 2nd degree sexual exploitation of a minor pic.twitter.com/GqN7ZUWanv
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) September 18, 2017

According to the arrest warrant, the victims which are currently known include a 14 year old boy and another child younger than 16, who's sex was not identified.
Police say that they were contacted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children who had been investigating underground social networking and dating sites where pedophiles had engaged in trading child pornography, and an IP address traced back to Lowman's residence.
Upon interrogating Michael Lowman he also admitted to both downloading and uploading child pornography on countless occasions.
Investigators then seized electronic devices such as computers and cell phones which belonged to Lowman, where they found thousands of graphic child pornography images and videos.
"It's a shame. It's a shame. In this small community, you would never dream this would happen and I'm just shocked," mother Marina Collins said.
"It's bad. It is sickening. You just can't trust your kids with their own teachers," father Tyson Bryce said.
Denisa Young has a granddaughter who attended Lowman's classroom this year, but she said she didn't see any red flags that would have tipped her off.
"He seemed to be a good teacher. The kids at the school loved him. My granddaughter loved to be around him," Young said.

Bond hearing set for tomorrow for Burke teacher accused of committing sex crimes against children. My story tonight on channel 9 at 5:30 pic.twitter.com/C7YiOzfzTu
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) September 18, 2017

During his arraignment Lowman was charged with indecent liberties with a minor and second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor Monday morning.
Lowman is being held under a $250,000.00 secured bond, and will attend a second hearing today (September 19th) to determine if he's eligible for a reduced bond.
He has resigned his position at the school and surrendered his teaching license.
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