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May 19, 2016
Thirty Days Later…What Is Normal?
The past two mornings I've woken up in my parent's home and felt so disoriented. While it was nice being back in the USA where maps made sense in English and we knew where everything was located, it was quite weird being home. Because really, we're not home, yet.
Normally when you come back from a vacation, long or short, it takes a bit but you get back to normal. In fact, finding the normal is often what we aspire to do. The reseting of a routine is crucial to our equilibrium, even if we'd rather still be on vacation. Once we're home, things get back to the status quo and normal.
But that's not us right now. I maybe be heading to work today, later than normal thankfully, but it's not to get back to normal. I will be training my replacement not just catching up and relocking into work mode.
We are no longer living out a of a carry on [never been so happy to see my clothes], but we are still living out of suitcases. Half of my stuff is in storage and the other half is divided between different rooms and boxes at my parent's house.
Cooking our own meals, the gym and seeing friends is all on my to do list but it's from a different angle. I'm cooking in my mother's kitchen. I'm going to the gym and not teaching every week. I'm filling my calendar to the brim to see everyone before we move.
I'm not complaining, I'm not venting and I'm not feeling sorry for myself. I'm just feeling. The past thirty days were days of a dream it seems. Everything was go, go, go and we were hopping around like crazy seeing sights and breathing in culture. It was amazing. It was incredible. It was the trip of a lifetime. But, like all trips it had to end and we had to come back to reality. But this time it wasn't our 'normal' reality.
A new reality. A reality not already planned. A reality of new jobs, resumes, bills to come and new places to explore. While we were traveling I offhandedly said to Le Husband "I miss our bed". This was probably after three hotels or so and it was just that feeling of 'this is comfy but not what my body is used too'. He looked at me and said "Me too. And who knows the next time we'll be in OUR bed".
Talk about truth. There will be a bunch of temporary homes in our future and we are so blessed to have them. But, I don't think NORMAL will be here until we finally find our place and unpack and sleep on our bed. So here's to the abnormal and the new adventure.
I'll have recaps up next week, things are still bit crazy to find time really blog. Hopefully I can show my face around your blogs today and tomorrow. I feel so out of the blog loop and won't be able to read all your posts from the past month. Shout out the ones you really think I should read and I'll make sure to stop on by before the week is over.
I missed y'all something fierce. Thank you to everyone that kept reading and commenting while I was away. It was so fun trying to find a way to share my experience with y'all. Holla at an Instagram!
And since we all know you can't post without a picture, here's one of my favorites from the trip!
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welcome back!! looking forward to your europe recap. when do you move into your own place?ReplyDelete
and you guys are 100000% right - you can be in the most beautiful place but there's nothing as comfy as your own bed in your own home!
welcome home friend! i can imagine it is SO weird to come home after all that. and not even to your "home" you know. it'll all get sorted. what a lovely experience you guys had and i cant wait to read more!ReplyDelete
xoxo cheshire kat
Welcome back! Welcome to the next step in your grand journey! Hopefully your next steps with your move will be seamless and God has your back!ReplyDelete
I can only imagine what a whirlwind of emotions you're feeling right now!! Knowing you're not going back to your old routine is tough, but so much fun ahead!ReplyDelete
Going through so much change may be emotional and tough at times, but soon you will be starting a new chapter and all these temporary reality memories will be great times you'll have to look back on! I can kind of relate because we are living a "new" normal and it's just not the same as "home"! Welcome back!!ReplyDelete
I can't imagine coming home from vacation and craving my routine and not really getting to get to it. Good thoughts to all the future adjustments. It will be worth it!ReplyDelete
So glad to have you back!ReplyDelete
So glad to hear you had an amazing trip and looking forward to reading more about it! I can totally relate to you with feeling out of your routine and out of the norm. We are also in a temporary living situation and while I know the end result once that comes will be amazing it's very hard to keep it in mind since there is not much on the horizon for us at the moment. Hopefully you will find a sense normal with your new situation and it will all fall into place. Beautifully CandidReplyDelete
Welcome back! 30 days is a long trip! You'll get back to a rythm and groove that works for yall.ReplyDelete
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Welcome back girl!! I feel in a funk after a weekend away so I can't imagine how it feels after 30 days!! I'm sure you'll go back to your normal soon enough :)!ReplyDelete
So you just know that 'crazy' is your new normal - for now anyways :) Thats ok - you'll get used to the upheavel & then when you do get your new home, it'll feel even more amazing.ReplyDelete
Welcome back! That picture is pretty amazing...your life, wow, so much going on...you go this! Can't wait for the recaps!ReplyDelete
YES to everything in this post!! I hear you, I feel you, and I get you! Welcome home!ReplyDelete
Welcome back! I can't wait to read about the trip. I hope that you two are able to get back into a rhythm with your new temporary reality & that your transition into your new jobs & home go smoothly!ReplyDelete
Welcome back friend! I'm sure you're a huge mix of emotions right now so I hope you can ease back into things and into the next phase of adventure as well :) I wasn't necessarily commenting on your travel blog but I was reading along and loving the pics and info!!!ReplyDelete
Welcome back and good luck with everything! I can't imagine the turmoil that you're in right now with everything turned upside down!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2016 at 3:45 PM
Welcome back! And "this too shall pass" :)ReplyDelete
Welcome back! Good luck, I know limbo stinks but it is temporary! And enjoy the gym as a regular and not an instructor, it will be good to focus that great energy on YOU!ReplyDelete
Welcome home girl friend! I can only imagine how hard it is to readjust without actually being able to settle into your own home. I hope the next few days are easy on you and I look forward to reading your recaps and travel adventures.ReplyDelete
So glad you're back! I'm always in a funk after being gone, so I can only imagine how strange it is to feel a bit displaced. But just think of it as a continuation of your adventure! :) And your bed will feel soooo good when you do get to it!!ReplyDelete
Welcome back! I know how disorienting it can be when your life is changing so quickly!ReplyDelete
I can imagine how discombobulating it must feel to come back from such a long trip, and still not feel like you are quite "at home." But what an amazing trip to remember for years and years to come, and to one day share with your children. Loved seeing all the photos on IG, and was so jealous!!!:) I know everything will fall into place for you guys as you take your next steps, but these next few weeks are sure to feel a bit strange and very eventful. Can't wait to follow along as you guys begin the journey to your new home!ReplyDelete
PS: LOVE that you took a bit of P&M with you on your trip:)
You guys had such an amazing 30 days and I can only imagine how it feels coming back.ReplyDelete
WELCOME HOME! I have SO missed you around here :) I can't wait to see what the future holds..!ReplyDelete
BAH! Welcome back! I can't imagine all the emotions you're feeling! I'm in awe of how well you're handling the chaos! HAHA It's all fun and exciting but it's definitely chaos! I can't wait to follow along and hear all about your crazy exciting next few months!ReplyDelete
A trip like that would require a lot of recovery and readjusting even if you were coming home to your normal routine! Add in another big life event like moving and man, you have a lot going on. Nothing wrong with feeling overwhelmed as you try to process the awesome experience you just had and all the changes you have coming up. Best of luck figuring out your new normal and getting acclimated!ReplyDelete
That's such a great picture. Coming back from a trip-- even a few days or a week takes adjusting when you're going back to your same routine, so I can only imagine how it feels coming back from a month to something totally different and new-- which is so exciting :)ReplyDelete
I know exactly what you're talking about, but I have no doubts that you will be able to embrace the abnormal and view it as a chance to make some amazing memories!ReplyDelete
aww what a lovely photo! i am insanely behind on blog reading, but i am happy you are back. i can't imagine how hard it is to come back and not be straight back into normal, i hope you all find a new normal soon.ReplyDelete
oh and i got your sweet postcard yesterday!! made me teary and smile. you are the sweetest!!


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Last week, Penny Dreadful provided a great hour of entertainment, with gripping revelations and enticing theatricality. This week, Demimonde is a more intriguing affair with a solid attempt at some decent character development... although not much else.
It begins with an orgy. That's right, Dorian Gray (Reeve Carney) is back in the picture (excuse the pun) and he's here to shed some light on our beloved characters and cause a little confusion. From orgies to orchids, we then join Gray perusing the local botanical gardens with Vanessa Ives (Eva Green). He muses over the beauty of each flower, detailing every scent, colour and sensual feeling it evokes, only to contrast it with the plant's hidden poison. It's a metaphor we all know and love - what may appear beautiful on the surface, is in fact toxic underneath - and even though this has been used countless times before, it is a nevertheless effective technique in opening up some extensive character development in this week's episode.
Each of our characters possess a beauty of sorts. Whether it is Gray and his magnetism, causing Ives to go weak at the knees, Sir Malcom Murray's (Timothy Dalton) vulnerability in his hunt for Mina, Victor Frankenstein's (Harry Treadaway) adoration for science and literature or Brona Croft (Billie Piper) and Ethan Chandler's (Josh Hartnett) loving companionship. Yet as we find out, beneath each veneer lays a dark secret or destructive toxicity. For all fans of gothic literature and/or the horror genre, Gray's secret is an obvious one and the same applies for Frankenstein, who as we discovered last week, is now being blackmailed by his first creation, The Creature (Rory Kinnear), to create a mate. However a little more is revealed when it comes to Ives and Murray, who on the face of it have appeared to be victims of a heartless abduction, yet snippets of dialogue allude to a family history drowning in unhappiness and trauma.
Similarly, the all-too-sweet and sensual relationship between Croft and Chandler flies to a halt this week, as the reality of unsuitability hits. Hidden beneath the making love, dinner dates and theatre trips lay an unwell prostitute, feeling unworthy of Chandler's affection. His affection is also thwarted however, when Chandler begins to uncover his own personal poison. Throughout he is privy to animalistic urges that quite frankly, all point to one conclusion, and I'm not talking his bizarre and steamy kiss with Gray in this episode's climax. Rather, that Chandler is a werewolf. It's an interesting and well executed twist indeed, which is why it's such a shame that Josh Hartnett is undeniably dull.
Out of the flowerbeds and in to the demimonde, we carry on with the Mina debacle. The teams captive, Fenton, confirms vampiric suspicions and causes a moment of mayhem by fleeing from his restraints and assisting the orchestration of a vampire get together. Lingering in the shadows of Ives' room, a blood-sucking fiend lurks, akin to that introduced in the first episode. Fought off by Murray, and not without struggle, the vampire escapes and Fenton is killed in the process, serving a nice, bloody set piece for horror fanatics. Suspicions are thus once again confirmed that Ives plays a far bigger and more life-threatening role in this mission, than first apprehended.
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i'm leaving it pretty open to whatever i feel like, but you can expect to find book reviews, writing updates, and occasional life updates, too. i haven't figured out exactly how i'm doing videos, yet, but when i do, you'll be able to find them here!
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China's second-quarter gross domestic product data met the official target of 7.5 percent but there were few positive data points and economists have again cut their forecasts for 2013 and 2014 growth.
Based on Monday's release, the rebalancing toward consumption and away from investment is not proceeding as planned. As Capital Economics wrote in reaction to the report:
5.9 percentage points (pp) of Q2's growth came from investment, a massive increase on the 2.3pp contribution in Q1, and the highest since Q2 2010. The contribution from consumption dropped from 4.3pp to 2.5pp. Net exports had a negative contribution for the first time in a year.
We previously argued that there seems to be a seasonal pattern that elevates consumption in Q1. As such, the apparent slowdown in Q2 may not be as dramatic as first appears. The big picture though is that investment, rather than consumption, remains the key driver of grow.
Beijing does not appear to be panicking, perhaps because so far the data shows that the labor market is relatively healthy. The resistance to another round of aggressive stimulus may also be a sign that the conventional wisdom about social unrest if growth dropped below a certain level — 8 percent was the number for a while –was incorrect.
At this point, whether G.D.P. is within a few basis points of the expected number probably does not matter, other than for the government's public relations. How and at what cost China will digest its growing bad debt problem and how much resolve the leadership has for reforms are the crucial issues.
Last week's column discussed the 2011 prediction by Li Zuojun, an economist at the Development Research Center of the State Council, that China would face a economic crisis in the summer of 2013. Xia Bin, a colleague of Mr. Li's, said at a forum over the weekend that the G.D.P. fixation was misplaced and that China was already in a financial crisis:
Arguments about whether China will grow at 7 percent or 7.5 percent are "pointless" because the economy is already in a financial crisis which may only worsen if the government doesn't address the country's crippling debt problem…
We need to find ways to let the bubble burst and write off the losses we already have as soon as possible to avoid an even bigger crisis…
Deep adjustment means economic growth slows as costs are paid, it means hard days, it means the bankruptcy of some companies and financial institutions and it means reform.
The message from Beijing continues to be that reform and painful restructuring are coming. After the G.D.P. release, Caijing magazine, one of the best business publications in China, reported that "substantive reforms" are in the works:
"The restart of a new round of economic reforms will have a vital impact on the Chinese economy," a source close to China's top policy making agencies told Caijing, referring to a guideline expected to be announced at a plenary meeting of the Central Committee due this fall.
Reforms in areas such as taxation, finance and energy, which are well-prepared, will first kick off, said the source.
This is an interesting leak, perhaps done in an effort to reassure that reforms are coming and better days are coming, eventually.
Another leak, reported Monday in The South China Morning Post, highlights the difficulty of reform. According to the newspaper, Premier Li Keqiang faced significant opposition to the recently announced plan for a Shanghai free-trade zone:
Financial industry regulators, including the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), openly disagreed with Li's plan to open Shanghai's financial services sector to foreign investors. Three sources with first-hand knowledge of high-level government meetings told The South China Morning Post that Li lost his temper at one closed-door cabinet session. When told of the continuing opposition to his plans, he slammed his fist on the table in frustration.
The premier pushed the plan through, but much more difficult reforms that affect many more entrenched interests lie ahead.
It is now difficult for even the most bullish of China analysts to argue that the economy is not in very difficult straits that look to persist at least for several quarters. A hopeful argument may be that the almost uniform sense of existing or impending crisis will give Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang the levers they need to push forward the painful reforms.
We will know more by October when the Third Plenum meets. Even if the meeting passes an ambitious set of reforms, it will still take several months or longer for those changes to flow through to the real economy, and implementation is likely to be difficult.
For those looking for historical support that the party can enact another round of deep reforms, I highly recommend "Wealth and Power: China's Long March to the Twenty-first Century," an excellent new book from Orville Schell and John Delury. The book goes a long way to explaining what drives the current leadership, and why betting against their resolve to reform may be risky in the medium to long term.
But nothing destroys wealth like debt, and until China deals with its credit crisis, the road to wealth is going to be rocky.


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While many of marriage's fundamental elements have evolved over the years – the freedom to separate, the legalisation of same-sex marriage in numerous countries and prenuptual agreements –one thing that has been slow to evolve is the changing of surnames in heterosexual unions.
But things are beginning to change, with a number of men deciding to take on their wives' surnames in some form.
The marital tradition of women dropping their maiden names has an interesting history. Hereditary surnames were imported by the French in the 14th century and were only used for men at the time. While males carried on their familial names, married women remained nameless – a representation of how they were their husband's possession, according to BBC.
A century later society became increasingly aware of religious scripture's stress on the unity of marriage. Married women were thought to become one entity with their husbands and this began a tradition of shared names.
While this tradition is still strong – a YouGov poll last year revealed 61% of men and 59% of women believe a bride should take their husband's last name – there is an increasing number of couples turning tide.
One in ten grooms 18-34 now take their wives' names through a double-barrel surname according to a survey – a trend even inspiring celebrity couples to share names from Zoe and Marco Perego Saldana to Aaron and Samantha Taylor-Johnson.
Rachael Robnett, a researcher at the University of Nevada, recently surveyed people in the US and UK and found that a man whose wife keeps her own surname is often viewed as "feminine" with people saying things like 'she obviously wears the trousers', she told BBC.
As it is still a fringe concept, but one becoming more popular, IBTimes UK decided to speak to three men who found their own compromises and incorporated their wives' surnames into theirs.
Matthew Broberg, Portland
Matthew and his wife Adele got married in May 2016 and decided to take on 'Broberg' – Adele's surname – as she was certain she wanted to keep it.
"In its simplest form, I wanted to create a family unit. I love the simplicity of saying 'The Brobergs' instead of 'well I'm a this and she's a that and our kid is a this or that'. It meant a great deal to me in the same way as keeping her name meant a lot to my wife," Broberg told IBTimes UK.
Since neither of them were particularly religious, he said they were lucky this wasn't a factor in considering their options.
One thing that became a hurdle however was the practicality of changing his name.
"The paperwork has been awful. I have a backlog of paperwork to finish updating accounts. I have dozens of new accounts: migrated my email, updated my social profiles, a new passport and social security card (a few hundred dollars later)."
He said thanks to digital age, the process left him with endless questions such as how quickly can I update all my social media accounts? Do I change just my name or update my handle as well? How many email addresses do I need to forward to my new one? Do I update every login I've ever used?
"It's made me especially appreciative of what women go through after a wedding."
Having spent over a year as Mr Broberg, however, he has no regrets about his decision, and is a huge advocate for more men considering the change.
"I feel great about the decision, but there's no doubt that a lot of men are angered by my choice. When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression. Men have long held the privilege of not worrying about changing their name, so something as small as me sharing my experience seems to offend a vocal minority of the internet.
"All I advocate for is the consideration of options as the decision should be completely up to the couple."
Ali Millen-Gordon, Buckinghamshire
Ali and his wife Lydia got married two months ago. Originally Lydia Millen and Ali Gordon, the pair decided to share their surnames.
"Both my wife and I took a very open-minded approach on our marriage. We took traditions we agreed with and with those such as name change, we discussed and agreed how we saw fit to proceed," he told IBTimes UK.
It was originally his wife who suggested the idea.
"After my wife suggested the name change I wasn't sure what to make of it. I took a moment to think over the idea but the reasons to take her name outweighed ones not to. After that, I wasn't concerned about the aftermath such as telling my friends and family, as it was something I felt very confident and comfortable with."
As for how he feels now, like Millen-Gordon has no regrets about his decision.
"I feel pleased about it as I think it sends out a strong message to men and women that we have the right to make our own decisions regardless of traditions and the more this happens, the more accepted it will become.
"I definitely feel that there is a small stigma attached to this tradition and the idea of emasculation being the main one."
Rupert Davison, London
Rupert Davis's wife Abby was really attached to her surname and felt a strong connection to the fact lots of her family lived in Scotland. Something didn't feel right about giving up the name Stevenson, and her husband felt uneasy at the time about completely giving up his own.
The pair got married in April 2015 and have since been known as The Davisons – a perfect portmanteau of their former surnames.
"We put them together and it was great. Because it has been done for a long time I think some women just accept it as part of getting married and being part of the husband's family. I don't think it's necessarily right, I've now become part of my wife's family so why not become part of it through name too?"
While lots of their friends in London thought the idea was brilliant, Rupert found a few of his Herefordshire friends – the ones he had grown up with – took a bit more convincing.
"I think the feedback we got from everyone in London was amazing but the feedback from there was a bit more like 'that's odd' or 'why you doing that'?"
Like the other men interviewed, the process made him reflect on an internal stigma among men when it comes to surnames and family legacies.
"It's weird, it's just a name but it's a thing you have for your whole life so there is that attachment to it and you think, what will people think of me? Really we could've changed our name to anything and it wouldn't have mattered, we're the same people."


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I hope you all have had a fantastic start to 2016. I honestly cannot wait to see what is in store for this year:) There has been a lot that has changed in 2015, and there will definitely be a lot happening this year as well. I wanted to share with you all the beauty products that have been essential in my routine this year. I think I will be doing this in a 2 part series: 1. makeup and 2. skin and haircare–just so things don't get too long.
Each of these products I've used constantly, the majority have been repurchased (unless it just lasts a long time:)), and are all I 100% stand behind. I think the easiest way to go through all of this is to go in the order that I would use them when getting ready: foundation on up.
- There were actually 4 Foundations that I rotated through the year with real consistency. I mixed a lot of them together on most days, but they all provide a drugstore option, middle end, and high end formula.
- Clinque Superbalanced Foundation
- Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HourFoundation
- L'oréal Pro-Matte Foundation
- Makeup Forever HD Foundation
- Concealer: I have two here that I really love. Again, offering a drugstore version and a more high end option: Maybelline FitMe Concealer and MAC Pro Longwear. They both do a great job concealing, but have a completely different way to apply. Maybelline has a doe foot applicator which is great to just get the product onto your skin with less mess. While MAC uses a pump (honestly the one thing that annoys me about this product) to get to the product. I will give the slight edge to MAC here though, as my eyeshadow last so much longer when I use it versus the Maybelline option. So, for no mess, or hot summer days Maybelline wins, but when I really want to trust that my makeup will stay put and last longer, MAC is the winner.
- Powder: This was a carry over product for me even from before, but the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparency is just my absolute favorite. It doesn't change the color of your foundation at all, it helps control shine, and it doesn't feel cakey when applied, and stays light on the skin after touch ups throughout the day.
- Choosing a bronzer/contour powder was honestly hard for me to pick, as I vary what I use based on going for more of a contoured look, or just adding some color to my face. So, I split them up:)
- Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit has just the perfect shades for me. I use the light-medium palette and mix 2 of the shades to get the right color. they are buildable, and work great for my skin tone.
- Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer. Oh my god you guys, this stuff just smells absolutely amazing! It smells just like a chocolate bar, and I loved getting little hints of it throughout the day. This was my go to all summer, and would recommend in to anyone. It blends out well, its pigmented, and it's dark enough without looking muddy at all. See my post on it here.
- Blush: My hands down essential was MAC Warm Soul. Over the past month or so I've been going back towards my MAC Dainty, but Warm Soul won throughout the year hands down. It's gorgeous for during the summer as it blends right into a bronzer, and gives a bit more of a contrast in the fall when you're not quite ready to embrace the cooler tones. Love.
- Brows: There was really only one option, as I haven't found anything that I like as much, or even close to this product. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz. I've dabbled in using powder multiple times this year, and in some situations I loved it, but nothing does the job that this product does on its own. Truly a must have for me.
- Eyeshadow: This again. I use lots of palettes and how can you pick just one?! They are all so different in my mind. So, I decided the best way to pick one is just to pick the one I reach for multiple times a week without thought. That definitely would be the Morphe 35K. This palette has every single color you honestly would need. It had multiple highlight options, a deep black, fabulous crease colors, shimmers, and mattes. Just fab all around. I did a full post on it here. Head over to that post to see swatches galore
- Mascara: Hands down winner, the one I've been using every single day for almost this whole year would be the L'Oreal Miss Manga mascara in Blackest Black. I have never had a mascara work as well as this one does. It separates my lashed without clumping, lasts all day, doesn't leave those annoying little smudges under my eyes, and gives great volume. I'll have to do a before and after with this mascara in a post soon:) It's drugstore, and beats out all of my other mascaras without even trying.
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The UK's flag-carrier airline British Airways (BA) is fighting for survival, its boss said Wednesday.
Its CEO Alex Cruz told a government committee that the coronavirus pandemic is "worst crisis that British Airways has gone through in its 100 years of history," adding that the firm is burning through GBP20 million ($25.9 million) per day. He has taken a one-third pay cut, he said.
The company has already cut more than 8,000 jobs.
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Robin brings many years of experience working with both foundations and non-profit organizations to increase their impact. Prior to her work with Colbeck, her background largely focused on the intersection of business and social impact, demonstrated by her experience as Project Manager for the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance (at Social Innovation Generation), as the Leader of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation, and as one of the first team members of the Global Leadership and Diversity group at Goldman Sachs in New York. She has completed her training as a coach with the Coach Training Institute, is an active volunteer and board member, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Margot has spent more than a decade working as an advisor and strategist with non-profits and foundations in Canada, the United States and abroad. She began her career with Oliver Wyman, a strategy and operations consulting firm, where she worked with large international organizations in the field of global health. She went on to serve as Manager of the President's Office for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, where she was responsible for strategic initiatives and evaluation at the national level. In addition to her professional background in non-profit management, Margot has extensive voluntary experience at home and abroad. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Laura Limarzi
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Laura has played the role of leader, program consultant and active volunteer for a diverse group of non-profit organizations over the past decade. Before working with Colbeck, she was based in Malawi as a research assistant on an HIV prevention study funded by The National Institutes of Health. She has also worked with the Center for Ethical, Social and Cultural Risk in Toronto, the World Health Organization in Geneva, and Baylor Scott and White Health in Texas where she focused largely on health equity and efficacy. She holds a degree in public policy and medical anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied as a Morehead-Cain scholar.
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The actual announcement of the nominations went by very quickly. There was no way that you could type fast enough on a phone to live tweet everything. Names scrolled past on a screen in an instant. Before I knew it, it was all announced. Luckily, we were handed red pamphlets with all the information
Afterward, we gathered by the red carpet and stood behind the signs of our respective media outlets. It was cool having my own spot and helping out SOCAN at the same time. I learned that connections I made while blogging translated into my job, and I was an excellent wrangler at getting artist interviews and photos.
I'll be back for the real Juno Awards ceremony in Hamilton in March but for now you can view the portraits I shot during the nominations here.


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Governments rely on tax revenue to operate, so it stands to reason that federal, state, city and county authorities all want their share. While you're paying your federal income taxes, you likely also pay a state income tax, as long as you live in one of the many states that have one. When you pay a tax on top of the base tax you pay the state, though, it's known as a "piggyback tax."
A piggyback tax is an extra tax that local authorities tack on to an individual's regular taxes.
What Is a Piggyback Tax?
A piggyback tax is a tax that is added to an existing tax. If you pay a state income tax and your city adds on an additional amount, for instance, that extra tax would be called a piggyback tax. A piggyback tax takes other taxes that residents pay into consideration, which is different from a state income tax that takes a percentage of your income with no concern whatsoever for what you paid the IRS.
Piggyback taxes can get a jurisdiction in trouble, if not applied correctly. In 2015, a county in Maryland was forced to pay back $10 to $15 million in taxes it had collected from taxpayers. Instead of piggybacking, the county was ruled to have been double dipping, charging residents twice on income they made. Instead, the county was supposed to credit residents for money they had made in other states before charging a piggyback tax. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court and the decision to require the county to pay the taxes back was upheld.
What Does Piggyback Mean?
To fully understand how piggyback taxes work, it can help to know what the word itself means. You may think of "piggyback" as a ride your parents gave you when you were a kid, but it also means to add something new to something else that was already effective. So, in the case of taxes, it would refer to joining a smaller tax to an existing, or base, tax.
Of course, in order to charge this tax, jurisdictions need to work together. States generally charge a base tax with the recognition that cities within the state can add their own amounts to that. Whether this is charged at the city or county level depends on how authorities in each of the areas structure everything. Even once everything's in place, though, there have been instances where politicians and their constituents protest the tax structure and ask for changes to be made.
Piggyback Sales Tax
Perhaps the best example of piggyback tax is the sales tax structure set up in many states. Customarily this is charged as a base statewide sales tax rate, with local jurisdictions allowed to add on additional tax on each sale. Missouri has a 4.225 percent state sales tax, with local taxes ranging from 0 percent to 5.875 percent. In some areas of the state, consumers pay total sales tax as high as 10.1 percent.
States can also have a mandatory local rate on top of the base rate. This is how California's sales tax structure is set up, with a base statewide rate of 6 percent plus a mandatory additional 1.25 percent added in every local jurisdiction. On top of this, cities can add their own sales tax onto the 7.25 percent minimum, with amounts going as high as 10.25 percent in some areas of the state.
Piggyback Income Tax
While all but seven U.S. states have state income tax, only a handful of states allow local jurisdictions to piggyback an income tax on top of that. Ohio is one of those states and as a result, it is considered to have an extremely high income tax rate. Ohio's state income tax is based on nine separate brackets, the highest of which is 4.997 percent. On top of that, local areas charge between 0 to 3 percent. For instance, employees in Cleveland and Columbus pay 2.5 percent on top of their state income tax.
As high as Ohio's income tax rates are, they come in second behind Maryland, which has the highest local income taxes in the nation. On a state level, residents pay between 2 percent and 5.75 percent, depending on their income levels. On top of that is the local income tax, which varies between 1.75 percent and 3.2 percent depending on the county where you live. For a high-income resident living in a top-tier county like Howard County or Prince George's County, that could mean an annual tax bill of 8.95 percent in addition to federal income taxes.
School District Income Tax
In some areas, voters have chosen to allow local school districts to collect income tax on local residents. This is seen in 190 school districts in the state of Ohio and is based on a resident's earned income, so income from pensions or Social Security benefits won't apply. For those who live in the school district only part of the year, taxes will be based on the income they earned while living in the district.
In Pennsylvania, school districts collect tax on certain types of unearned income. These include dividends, royalties, short-term rental income, lottery winnings and some types of interest. All of this income needs to be reported on a form provided by the state revenue department and a return must be filed by April 15 of each tax year.
Hotel and Tourism Taxes
A great example of a piggyback is the tourism tax charged in some areas of the country. In Nashville, a city that welcomed 14.5 million visitors in 2017, an extra tax in touristy areas of the state can help pay for local expenses. Tennessee has no state income tax but compensates by having a higher than average base sales tax at 7 percent. The tourism tax Nashville charges to help pay for local services is seen in the form of hotel occupancy privilege taxes, at a rate of $2.50 per room and per night in Nashville, plus other taxes as approved by the city.
Not to be outdone, Las Vegas, also known as Sin City, has its own tourist tax. Like Tennessee, Nevada has no state income tax, so the base sales tax is higher. The sales tax in Las Vegas is 8.1 percent, but you'll pay 12 percent tax at hotel rooms on the strip and 13 percent downtown. You'll also find taxes tacked on to those show tickets you buy.
Amusement Taxes
You'll also pay extra in some areas of the country if you want to enjoy local attractions. Connecticut charges an admissions and dues tax on places that offer amusement, entertainment or recreation. This means a 6 percent additional tax on any movie ticket with a cost of more than $5. But for entertainment venues and festival hosts, the tax jumps to 10 percent. There is also a 10 percent tax on any dues collected for most social, athletic or sporting club organizations.
Chicago took "amusement" a step farther in 2018, expanding its amusement tax to include streaming services like Netflix. Called a "cloud tax," the change means that local residents now pay a 9 percent tax to enjoy the latest season of Stranger Things. This is in addition to the city's existing 5 percent tax on any live cultural performance in a for-profit venue that has a capacity greater than 750 seats.
Filing Piggyback Taxes
For businesses, all of this is complicated, since it means they must keep up with every possible tax being imposed on employees. Just as federal taxes are withheld, employers need to submit withholdings for an employee's state, local and school tax as outlined by the revenue department overseeing collections. Businesses also must remit all of the taxes they've withheld either monthly or quarterly, as required by local authorities.
Taxpayers need only worry about paying taxes at the time they're due. Generally, any local taxes will be filed when you file your state income tax, but the way this is done can vary from one state to the next, so it's important to check for details. Just as you get a Form W-2 for the federal taxes your employer withheld all year, you'll also get one detailing the local taxes that were taken out.
Credit for Taxes Paid
When asking, "What does piggyback mean," it can help to differentiate between piggyback taxes and duplicate taxes. Tax collection agencies take measures to make sure the other taxes residents pay are taken into account. This is known as giving credit for taxes paid and is usually found on the tax form submitted to each of the jurisdictions you live in. For state tax purposes, you'll file in every state in which you lived during the course of the year, noting the amount you paid to the other states as a credit.
If this sounds like it can be complicated, there's a form designed to help. Most states provide an apportionment schedule, which helps you determine how much to pay based on the amount of time you lived in that area. Your taxes due rely on the area where your residence was located while you were working, not on the area where your business was.
Corporate Income Taxes
Individuals aren't the only ones paying income taxes. Corporations pay corporate income tax, which was reduced to 21 percent under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, piggyback taxes can push the level of taxes paid much higher, which explains why the national average is 25.7 percent. Only six U.S. states don't levy a corporate income tax, with businesses in those states able to enjoy paying only the 21 percent federal rate.
One of the states where corporations pay the highest income tax is Iowa, which has a corporate state income tax rate of 12 percent. This is added to the 21 percent base rate makes for a fairly hefty tax bill each year. But the TCJA brings good news to corporations in every state, since before its passage the federal corporate tax rate was a whopping 35 percent, putting the U.S. ahead of the global average.
Small Business Income Tax
Large corporations aren't the only ones paying a tax on the income they bring in. Businesses have multiple options to choose from when setting up, including operating as a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a limited liability company. Sole proprietors run their business income through their personal income taxes. This is paid in the form of a self-employment tax, with taxes paid on all profits from the business.
For businesses that choose to identify as a partnership, earnings are reported to the IRS each year and split between the partners. Those partners file the information on their personal income taxes each year and pay taxes through there. If a business registers as a limited liability company, tax treatment depends on the number of members. Solo LLCs are registered as sole proprietorships, while LLCs with two or more members are classified as partnerships, with all members reporting their share of income through their own tax returns.
- Capital Gazette: Anne Arundel to repay $10-$15 million in double taxes
- Cambridge Dictionary: piggyback
- Avalara: What is California's sales tax rate?
- Bankrate: Is a state with no income tax better or worse?
- Symmetry Software: The Breakdown of Local and State Ohio Taxes
- Maryland Taxes: Tax Information for Individual Income Tax
- Ohio Department of Taxation: School District Income Tax
- Nashville Business Journal: Here's how many tourists came to Nashville last year, setting a new record
- Avalara: What is Tennessee's sales tax?
- Nashville.gov: Hotel Occupancy Privilege Tax
- Frommer's: Fast Facts About Las Vegas
- Connecticut's Admissions and Dues Taxes
- Forbes: Chicago's 'Cloud Tax' On Streaming Services Like Netflix Survives Legal Challenge
- Chicago Tribune: Metro wins and 'Hamilton' loses in mayor's proposed amusement tax
- Tax Foundation: The United States' Corporate Income Tax Rate is Now More in Line with Those Levied by Other Major Nations
- NOLO: How Sole Proprietors Are Taxed
- IRS: Partnerships


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I specialize in the study of the prehispanic complex societies of Mesoamerica, historical archaeology of the Yucatán peninsula, and Maya ethnohistory. My research focuses on community autonomy, the formation of refuge areas, frontiers, and resistance to colonial and postcolonial regimes. I have conducted archaeological fieldwork in Isla Cilvituk, Campeche, and Yaxcabá and Ebtun, Yucatán, Mexico. Recent investigations explore post AD 1450 archaeology, ethnohistory, and agrarian ecology in Maya-speaking communities. I am a zooarchaeologist. Recent studies examine the biodiversity of animal resources through the lens of resilience theory in the Maya region and southern New Mexico. I also have fieldwork experience in Honduras and the American Southwest and archival experience working with seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth century documents written in Spanish and Yucatec Maya.
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After twelve years of being a very full-time stay at home Mummy (including three and a half years homeschooling my middle daughter, whilst caring for my third born from home all her first five years, and fifteen months living in the USA, where all three daughters were homeschooled) I am now the very proud (and extremely thankful) Mummy of three school girls!
They are all at an amazing private girls school in Wellington, all thanks to my wonderful hubby doing so well in his business (so we can afford the fees), and it's the best feeling to see them all off to school knowing they are 'in it together' and happy. They are so fortunate to be able to go to the same school together and share so many wonderful experiences.
This Friday marks the end of the first week that they have all been at school every day, for full days (as we've been slowly introducing our youngest to school with half days; since her fifth Birthday in mid-February). Alice, as a new entrant to the junior school, was gifted a gorgeous beanie toy of the school mascot. She cherishes it greatly, taking it from home to school – and back again, with great care.
Having all three of my daughters at school together is a hugely momentous time for our family. I am feeling quite stunned (whilst also elated) and am grateful for my lovely dog, Monsieur Cocoa, to keep me in good company (as the silence in the house will take some getting used to – though the Easter holidays, just around the corner, will soon have me wishing for quiet again!).
Talking of Easter, I loved Alice exiting the school gates waving a palm frond in tribute to 'Palm Sunday' this week. She's also excited about singing in Wellington Cathedral, in a school Easter service next week.
Come term two I will be a very 'new woman' and I am looking forward to filling my free hours, whilst the girls are at school, with a hundred and one projects I've stored in the back of my mind over the past twelve years. But, right now, I am taking a moment to reflect and cherish the wonderful years I've been so fortunate to have shared at home with my daughters; whilst also starting on those 101 jobs!
This week I organised a handy man to move a fitted wardrobe from one of my daughter's bedrooms into the laundry (aka 'art room'). My daughter is having a room makeover at the moment, and the fitted wardrobe has been made redundant as a result. It looks AMAZING in the new space and I am so looking forward to seeing the creations that come out of this room over the Easter holidays!
I've also spent this week doing a lot of dog walking – passing playgrounds and beaches that I have frequented with my daughters, in all seasons, through the years.
The memories have been running through my mind, in a kaleidoscope of images, bringing heart swelling feelings to my body. It is a new time in my own personal journey as a mother, and also as a wife to my wonderful husband.
We met for a celebratory lunch this week, at the same cafe we'd visited when our first born was just a few weeks old, 'Elements Cafe' in Lyall Bay.
At that time, over eleven year's ago, we'd just visited a lactation consultant to help with the feeding problems I was experiencing, and had been told to take ourselves off for lunch, whilst our dear Charlotte was looked after for an hour in very caring hands.
I remember us sitting there, as 'brand new' parents, feeling extremely sleep deprived, physically in pain from my nipples down to my cesarean scar (after a hoped for home-birth went to the opposite extreme!) and very emotional. Fast forward, nearly twelve years, and we were sat there again, with so much to reflect upon and be thankful for.
Three beautiful, healthy daughters, growing up in a beautiful country, New Zealand, that we'd never imagined living in, when we met as students at Southampton University, in England, when we were in our late teens.
It's been quite a journey and there's so many more adventures ahead, on this next, very special chapter of our lives.
Linking up this post with 'Magic Moments' that's currently being hosted on Family Fever as well as 'The Gallery' at Sticky Fingers blog – where the theme this week is 'Girls'!


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QUESTION: Back to school, here we go. I already see a difference in my 14-year-old sons' attitude, what should I do? Mary – Tallahassee, FL
ANSWER: Well Mary, you should be concerned when you see an attitude change in your son. Good catch. Teenagers have a lot of different emotions and getting to the bottom of WHY your sons' attitude has changed is the key. Is he being bullied, in a gang, using drugs, in tough classes, have an ineffective teacher, is he jealous of others, or is it something at home? As you can see, there are a number of things that can be wrong. The key is to COMMUNICATE in the right way.
When I do my private programs I usually find that most families don't communicate well. Take time every day to sit down and speak with your son. Have dinner together and when you can't, (That is the norm in today's world because of work, schedules, after school activities, etc.) make sure you Read More


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5 ways to eliminate cancer cells
(NaturalHealth365) We now know that most cancers are avoidable with simple, yet powerful changes to our diet and lifestyle habits. Yet, today we see nearly 1 in every two people getting some form of cancer in their lifetime and a conventionally-trained physician is only permitted to offer surgery, chemotherapy or radiation – which (in truth) will never stop cancer cells from growing out-of-control.
Are you looking to kill cancer cells naturally? This all begins with a focus on improving immune system function. Today, we'll reveal 5 simple ways to help you reduce cellular inflammation, balance hormones and control blood sugar levels. Keep in mind, these are the elements that increase your risk of cancer.
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1. Attitude matters. Bernie Siegel, MD, a pioneer in the field of modern medicine, strongly suggests that 'the path to healing always resides in love.'
As Dr. Siegel explains, "a vigorous immune system can overcome cancer if it is not interfered with, and emotional growth toward greater self-acceptance and fulfillment helps keep the immune system strong."
Bottom line, when dealing with cancer, one should never overlook the power of forgiveness, gratitude or self-love (acceptance).
2. Get moving. It's fair to say that most cancer patients would greatly improve their outcomes by becoming more physically active. Conversely, in many cases, you may be overexercising – which can produce an excessive amount of inflammation – not good!
But, generally speaking, the benefits of exercise include: better breathing, circulation, mobility, muscular strength, endurance and oxygen uptake. And, of course, let's not forget its effect on improving mental and emotional well-being.
3. Focus on eating an "anticancer diet." We all have cancer cells within our body. But, a healthy immune system will keep us safe from harm.
And, quite frankly, there's no better way to keep your immune system strong than by maintaining a diet rich in chemical-free (organic) vegetables, fruits, herbs plus fresh (clean) water. In addition, avoid eating heavily processed foods – at all cost – to reduce your toxic burden.
4. Supplement your diet – as needed. This is not to suggest a cookie-cutter approach to curing cancer. Everybody has their own specific needs based on genetic tendencies and past lifestyle habits.
But, simply put, when you eliminate nutritional deficiencies – you tend to reduce the risk of cancer. This is where the right lab tests can prove to be a lifesaving first step toward recovery.
When considering supplementation, it's best to consult a qualified healthcare provider and ask about vitamin A, B, C, D plus minerals like zinc, selenium, magnesium, digestive enzymes and probiotics to improve immune system function.
5. Rejuvenate and restore your energy. Widely misunderstood and ignored by Western medicine, most cancer patients need to build up their energy levels. Please don't ignore this simple truth.
Deep breathing exercises, tai chi, mediation and improving sleep habits will help to restore your energy. Other ways to rejuvenate the body include: resolving toxic relationships; reducing exposure to EMF pollution and getting out into nature – as often as possible.
Are you looking for more help? Click here to gain instant access to the Immune Defense Summit, hosted by yours truly, Jonathan Landsman – which features over 30 top experts talking about the best ways to improve the immune system, detoxification and energy levels – naturally.
About the author: Jonathan Landsman is the creator of NaturalHealth365.com – which offers a wide variety of articles and podcasts featuring the very best information about natural health, science and healing.
Reaching millions of people, worldwide, as a personal health consultant, writer and podcast host – Jonathan has been educating the public on the health benefits of an organic (non-GMO) diet along with high-quality supplementation and healthy lifestyle habits including exercise and meditation.
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The second year of the 2017 – 2018 regular session of the 122nd General Assembly was gaveled to a close on May 10. Key focus areas this session were utilities, spending flexibility and construction processes.
From the V.C. Summer nuclear plant debacle to increasing the use of solar energy in the state, legislators trained their attention on utilities throughout most of the session. Senate and House members held special ad hoc committee meetings to study what went wrong with the Fairfield nuclear project, heard from ratepayers and executives from SCANA and Santee Cooper, and debated bills that dealt with everything from electric rates to the S.C. Public Service Commission.
While this issue didn't directly impact municipal government, there were several bills related to solar energy that included language impacting municipal electric utilities. Those bills were amended to exclude electric cities and later died on the floor.
Although business licensing was a quiet issue this session for cities and towns, lawmakers carried some issues over from the 2017 session and introduced new ones. Issues for cities this session included ways to pay for the relocation of utilities to facilitate road projects, whether local councils should be able to ban plastic bags, the state budget and illegal immigration.
Legislators also considered building codes bills and whether to grant local governments flexibility with how they spend hospitality and accommodations tax revenue. Abandoned buildings, nuisance suits, municipal tax relief and enclave annexation also figured into legislative debates.
The Association hosted legislators at two events this session. A late January welcome reception for the Association's new executive director, Wayne George, brought many of his former legislative colleagues to the Association's building. Hometown Legislative Action Day saw a record number of legislators attend the reception.
Representatives Craig Gagnon, R – Abbeville; Todd Rutherford, D – Columbia; Mike Sottile, R – Isle of Palms; Kirkman Finlay, R – Columbia; Mike Anthony, D – Union; Jeff Bradley, R – Hilton Head Island; and Sen. John Scott, D – Columbia, shared their thoughts on municipal issues during the day at the conference.
House members and state constitutional officers are up for re-election this year, while senators do not face voters at the ballot box for another two years.
In 2017, the Building Officials Association of SC became an affiliate organization of the Municipal Association. This new relationship has brought increased attention to legislative issues regarding building codes.
During the 2018 legislative session, BOASC members advocated for safety — of life, health and property — communicating the message of municipal officials who administer and enforce building and related codes.
H3846 for efficiencyThe Building Officials Association of SC worked closely with the Homebuilders Association of SC to amend H3846 to clarify what type of work a homeowner may perform on his home without the need for a building permit. BOASC worked with other stakeholders, including the South Carolina Realtors and the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Registration.
The Engineers Practice ActAct 138 went into effect in March. It clarifies for the construction industry and local building officials when an engineer's seal is needed on construction documents. The Building Officials Association of SC worked closely with Rep. Heather Crawford, R – Myrtle Beach, to amend the bill to ensure its effectiveness. To adhere to the new law, municipal and county building officials should return to requiring engineer stamps for nonresidential structures — just as they did before 2016.
Averting the adverseThe Building Officials Association of SC worked with a variety of interest groups to make changes to S579, which sought to create a unique state building code. BOASC worked with the Homebuilders Association of SC, the Association of General Contractors, the SC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the SC Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Look for a more detailed overview of legislative session in the July issue of Uptown, along with the 2018 Year End Review, which will be available at the Municipal Association's Annual Meeting in July and online.


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World Bank predicts slower global growth in 2019
With trade tensions high and international trade investment low, the World Bank is predicting slowed economic growth for emerging markets this year. For Sub-Saharan Africa, the number is set at 3.4 per cent. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Rudi Steinbach, Senior Economist, World Bank Prospects Group.


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Without a doubt, Ireland is the undisputed champion of all things that are best served cold in a chilled glass, but did you know that the world has an Irish man to thank for God's second best gift to man (and woman) kind? Yes, the Irish invented milk chocolate, and this weekend is your chance to find out- and taste- more.
Killyleagh Castle, believed to be Irelands oldest inhabited castle, dating back to 1180, will be playing host to the Hans Sloane Chocolate & Fine Food Festival this coming weekend, Friday 23rd until Sunday 25th of September 2016. If, like me, Hans Sloane is a new name to you, then be prepared for a very brief crash course in the life of this doctor to the crowned heads of Britain, adventurer and most significantly, the granddaddy of our favourite sweet treat. Born in Co. Down in 1660, he found himself in Jamaica while a young man where he first encountered cacao, which the locals drank mixed with water. Finding this to be rather high on the yuck-side of the taste scale, he decided to add milk and sugar instead. The result was the birth of the glorious creation known as milk chocolate…. followed shortly by the invention of diet pills and New Year's Resolutions to abstain from candy forever. During his medical career, he served as physician to three British monarchs, no doubt simultaneously extolling the virtues of a diet high in sugary treats, and after his death he had a number of streets and places named in his honour (Sloane Square being one). His lasting legacy, though relatively unknown, is without a doubt his contribution to the culinary world.
Now in its 4th year, thousands of food and chocolate lovers from across the country are expected to descend on Killyleagh Village to indulge in the joy of all things chocolate. Kicking off on Friday with the Chocolate Ball in a marquee within the Castle's grounds, guests will be treated to a decadent, chocolate-centred menu, followed by live music. Saturday and Sunday will see visitors enjoy a range of chocolate displays and market stalls, along with family-friendly entertainment at the "Finnebrogue Artisan Hans Sloane Chocolate & Fine Food Festival". Try saying that with a mouth full of Maltesers. For those among us with a slightly less sweet tooth, a line-up of leading chefs will be on hand to whip up a savoury treat or two from a live kitchen, hosted by Food NI.
The beneficiary of this year's fund raising activities is the Cancer Fund for Children, a local charity providing support for children and young people affected by cancer, as well as their families. For further information and ticket booking, see www.hanssloane.com


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Today's moms regularly use digital channels such as online search engines to gather information to make the best decisions and purchases for their families. As a result, marketers who target moms must adapt their online strategies to meet their needs.
To help marketers best use the internet and search in their efforts targeting moms, Google and online parenting resource BabyCenter participated in a webinar on Feb. 9 titled, "What Every Mom Marketer Should Know." Jim Lecinski, managing director of U.S. sales for Google, discussed Google's four truths about moms and search, and what they mean for marketers. The four truths include the following:
1. The stork delivers search. Eighty-five percent of moms search for information via online search engines, according to the Google BabyCenter OTX Moms Survey, which polled moms across the country in November 2009 about their online activities. What's more, search activity doubles after becoming a mom. Before becoming moms, respondents performed 11 searches a week, according to the survey. But after becoming moms, that number rose to 21.
"Entry into motherhood creates a unique window for marketers to use search to connect with moms when they need information most," Lecinski said.
2. Moms become black belts at search. Three out of four moms who responded to the Google BabyCenter Survey said they've gotten better at search since they've become moms. In addition, 58 percent read only the first page of search results. Moms also strategically match search queries with their needs. Seventy-eight percent of respondents, for example, use product or site names — such as "Pampers" — when making search queries. Seventy-seven percent use specific words or phrases — such as "leaky diapers" — and 52 percent use a sentence or phrase — such as "how to deal with leaky diapers."
In fact, more and more moms are moving from searching with one or two keywords to full-sentence questions in an effort to zone into the exact nature of their questions. What's more, 90 percent of the time moms successfully find what they're looking for with search.
Melissa Campanelli is Editor-in-Chief of Total Retail. She is an industry veteran, having covered all aspects of retail, tech, digital, e-commerce, and marketing over the past 20 years. Melissa is also the co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle.


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Can we define week a bit more closely or have some fixed dates? I'll at home and have some free days either next week or the week after that I can shuffle around
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this looks good, I don't know why local IPs were excluded. I assume this was just a copy paste error as this regex was maybe intended for a different use case originally? @jbbgameich might know more
Nov 20 2019
This could also be added to common, doesn't matter for me, would just like to have it fixed
Nov 8 2019
the dependency could also be added to the common package, then it would apply for all backends
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Could you add some more details on what I need to do in order to implement shutdown on plasma-mobile?
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you need to install two additional packages ofono-qt and telepathy-ofono and then starting calls works
This turned out to be a missing dependency problem and should/does work for some while now. Basically we added an explicit dependency from kwin-wayland-backend-hwcomposer to the precise build version number of kwin
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I tried using the QZXing live demo app on the latest edge image (2018-11-12) and currently Qml Video Filters are broken: https://git.merproject.org/mer-core/nemo-qtmultimedia-plugins/merge_requests/2
Nov 13 2018
I would prefer the weekend before FOSDEM (or the week leeding up to it) ... have to go ski touring starting 9.2. ;)
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I have only observed Plasma Mobile so far and not found the time and place to really contribute anything. However I'm still interested in attending a sprint. Freiburg, Germany is my home town so either Berlin or Randa would be lovely. I'll be in or around Berlin for the festive season but any other (prolonged) weekend would be fine as well.


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SENSE Documentation
General information about the structure of SENSE is presented here. However, we suggest referring to the manual for further details. The C++ part of SENSE provides the algorithms to compute the symbolic model of Networked Control Systems (NCS) and to synthesize controllers based on the computed model.
The input is supposed to be a BDD that represnts the transition relation of the plant within the NCS. Such BDD can be generated by constructing a symbolic model using the library SCOTS inside SENSE. Then the file should be safed in a file. The tool should then be provided with details about the NCS itself.
The output is a BDD that represents the transition relation of the NCS. Users can further continue and synthesize symbolic controllers for the NCS. We provide fixed-point operations to synthesize controllers that enforce any of the following specifications:
- Reachabilitly
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- Persistence
- Recurrence
The tool contains a Matlab interface to simulate the generated controller in the closed loop system and to visualize the abstract state space together with the atomic propositions. The tool allows for generating C/C++ or VHDL/Verilog codes to cover hardware and software implementations of the synthesized controllers. The figure to the right presents the internal structure and the work flow inside SENSE.
Quickstart Guide
A video published on YouTube provides a good start with installing and using the tool.
SENSE contains several examples for the NCS symbolic model abstraction as well as controller the synthesis of symbolic controllers. Examples are found in the 'examples' folder within the root folder of the package. We encourage users to read the instructions document on how to repeat such experiments with SENSE.
The manual of SENSE can be downloaded from here. This document is the main source of information regarding the installation and operation of the SENSE tool.


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Initial Monies and Sign-up
When you agree that we have the perfect property for you, you will be asked to pay an admin fee (check our tenant fee page), the property will then be secured, subject to reference checks and credit checks. Once all the checks pass we will then proceed to book a time to sign your tenancy paperwork and you will be given an inventory to check yourself into the property. We will have checked it beforehand to make sure it is ready for you to move into your new home. We require the initial monies a working day before the day you move-in to the property, by bank transfer. All the details will be sent in the post to you 5-10 days before you're due to move-in, along with a draft copy of the tenancy agreement.
A typical sign up will take 10-30 minutes in the office. We will then meet you at the property to go through the check-in and make sure you are happy with everything.
Rent Payments:
The rent is always due two working days before the rent due date. This is to allow time for it to hit our account, and then for us to pay the landlord. We will set up a standing order for you on the sign-up date, but it is your responsibility to check with your bank that it is set-up correctly (Please note it will be your responsibility to cancel your standing order too!).
Rent payments should be made by the following methods:
- Standing Order (preferred)
- Bank Transfer
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Pingit
You should never be late with your rent, and you could be asked to vacate the property and it's important to keep a roof over your head.
You will receive an email from us when your rent is one day late to notify you that your rent is overdue and should be paid immediately. If you fail to do so then you will be issued a Section 21 Notice to vacate, which means you'll be handing the property back in 2 months' time.
Remember there is no excuse for not letting us know about late rent payments. If you are going to be late paying and don't wish to call, just send us an email to firstname.lastname@example.com to inform us of the reason, and when you will be paying the rent.


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January 18, 2019
by Susan Craig*
As Christians, we never outgrow our ability to be disciples and to make disciples, and we're never too young to begin the journey. On Jan. 12, volunteers of all ages spent part of their Saturday on a makeshift assembly line at Arlington Heights UMC (Fort Worth) packing 20,000 jambalaya lentil soup kits.
Not only did the event offer an opportunity to be a disciple, it was also an opportunity to grow a few. Becka's daughters, Ava and Lilly, (pictured above) were decidedly pleased to put on hairnets and work beside their mom. This was a mission project that will have an immediate impact on the local community, as the soup kits are distributed to food-insecure families.
The productivity and fun were captured on video at www.facebook.com/ahumc. As the English playwright John Heywood would say, "Many hands make light work!"
*Susan is an Area Administrator for the Central Texas Conference Service Center and a regular contributor to ctcumc.org.


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Grace strikes us when we are in great pain and restlessness. It strikes us when we walk through the dark valley of a meaningless and empty life. It strikes us when we feel that our separation is deeper than usual. Paul Tillich, THE SHAKING OF THE FOUNDATIONS
Reference: THE ETERNAL VISION-THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF SPIRITUAL QUOTATIONS compiled by William Sykes 2003