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1. Milk Snake
Snake milkers extract venom from some of the world's most dangerous snakes, like cobras. If a person is bitten by a snake, it is important they be rushed to a hospital to get an antidote, which is made from the venom of a snake. Venom can be sold for up to $1,000 per gram.
2. Iceberg Mover
After the disastrous sinking of the Titanic in 1912, International Ice Patrol (IIP) tracks the location of icebergs and provides safe routes around them. If necessary, the iceberg will be towed out of the area.
3. Dog Surfing Instructors
Dog surfing instructors are people you pay to teach you and your dog to surf.
4. Face Feelers
They trained to use their hands and judge the effectiveness of products like lotions, facial cleansers, and razors. Face feelers work part-time, but they can earn up to $25 per hour.
5. Professional Cuddlers
They charge up to $80 an hour to snuggle with strangers. The downside: This work comes with its share of emotional burdens, says Portland-based cuddler Samantha hess.
6. Chicken Sexers
Chicken sexers determine the sex of a chick, relying heavily on intuition. Usually hired by commercial hatcheries.
7. Fortune cookie writer
It is a real job, done by real people. Fortune cookie manufacturers usually hire freelancers or in-house writers to come up with inspiring or witty fortunes.
7 weird jobs you'll be surprised to know exist
1. Milk Snake


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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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- Ellen said...
Something about the green/orange relationship that screams at me.
Anything else added just makes it even more interesting.
And then you pull it all together in that amazing shape.
- April 6, 2016 at 6:08 PM
- Astrid Riedel said...
Just trying different things with the hollow beads, still would like the carving to be refined a bit more :)
- April 7, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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Bridal Fashion Shows & Bridal How To Videos
How To Do 1920s Bridal Makeup
Doing your own hair for you wedding is easier than you think! In this episode of Wedding Belles professional makeup artist Lilly Keys shows you how to do an elegant bridal bun. This hair style works well with a subtle and natural makeup look.


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In modern times, use of computers is an embraced trend in most areas. Some of the areas where computers are used in include schools, business establishments, and other service providers. Trends indicate that use of computer increase productivity in a great way and this is considered as one of the main factors that has led to its inclusion in running different operations. One of the major setbacks in using computes comes when there is system failure and this calls for a reliable party to get it back to its operations.
The iPad repair professional who offers repair of computers and other related accessories is referred to as a computer technician. The professional required for this service must possess the necessary skills and experience for satisfactory services. Like any other field however, there are quarks that lack the required capacity to deal with the problem at hand as well as offer lasting solutions. Extensive research for the available candidates as well as vetting them is therefore important to ensure only the right one is selected.
Manufacturers from across the globe provide with various and numerous models to the existing clients. Computers in the market today have various similarities in operations and in the same regard there are differences that may be prevalent. Understanding of the different models is therefore an important qualification for a computer repair technician. Certification by the model manufacturer in this regard may be essential as a proof of the knowledge required. Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technician to understand more about IT services.
Computers use programs to offer the different required services. These programs are upgraded on regular basis to cater for the growing need of the clients and enhance convenience. The technician chosen in this regard needs to have access to the upgrades as they arise and help determine the viability of the upgrade in accordance to the client's needs. The technician in this regard should further seek to identify if there are other upgrades required to ensure the new development works in accordance to the needs of the client.
The select computer repair technician must be accessible with ease whenever need arises. To avoid disruption in performance of the computer the technician must be ready to avail the services whenever need arises. Alongside this kind of emergency response, the technician should be available for regular checks to identify any threats and in the same regard, design amicable solutions.
Efficiency of a computer comes through ensuring it's functional at any time of need. Repair experts are always at hand to ensure clients achieve this goal through offering their services at www.eazycomputers.com. With the client requirement as the determinant for the range of services required, a repair technician need to be sourced on the same platform. The search can be conducted through use of internet search engines, local directories as well as seeking recommendations.


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Andrea Cathey
This is my second year in Kindergarten at Bradley Academy and with Murfreesboro City Schools. I previously served as The Preschool Practicum Lab teacher at MTSU, and I spent 9 years with the Franklin County School District in Southern Middle Tennessee. I have a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from MTSU and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Carson-Newman University. I have been married to my husband Brian for 11 years and we have three dogs; Mugsie, Dixie, and Marley. I look forward to working with my new Kindergarten students and their families.
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There have been a couple of posts comparing Courtney Love and Amber Heard. same dresses, Terry Richardson etc. What I find strange is after those posts, her new photo shoot comes out. She's wearing a t shirt that says "Flipper" the old TV show. Yet while researching other areas of interest I found a photo of the band Nirvana. (Kurt Cobain, married to Courtney Love) and what did I find? A T shirt- that reads "flipper" only this flipper is a band.
Nice that she would have a tshirt with flipper on it, then flip the bird, and Kurt wore a shirt that said flipper as well.
Her pose a big "Fuck you" to Australia, Johnny's fans, and maybe even to the comparison between her and Courtney.


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Recent Track Updates
Track Info
The Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip originated in 1957 in Hixon, Tenn. This was located on Crabtree Road using land that had been loaned to the club for this purpose. In the early days the winner received a $50 war bond and all other finalist received a trophy. In 1964 the track was relocated to the property we know of on Scruggs Road in Catoosa Co. Georgia.
At that time Class racing was the norm and Brainerd offered Stock, Super Stock, Modifed, and Gas. Bracket racing came along in the 70s with class racing continuing until around 1981.
In 1976 the racing surface was adjusted to run 1/8 mile races instead of 1/4.The reason for this was a safety issue in the form of a creek at the end of the track.


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Daniel Silliman at religionandpolitics.org via Cody Quirk at ATPR:
It wasn't a matter of polite disagreement. For Howard Phillips, evangelical support for a Republican presidential candidate could be a deep, deep betrayal.
"There are some people who would stick with the Republican Party if they nominated Judas," the conservative activist once told Mother Jones. "And they would still call him Christian, and they would still call themselves Christian."
Phillips died in 2013, but his words have new resonance in the age of Trump. Phillips, an evangelical convert, once instigated a civil war among his fellow Christian conservatives. He thought they were selling out their values, trading them in for political clout.
Today, when Religious Right leaders regularly make excuses for Trump and his aides' most atrocious behavior, the same argument is made. The exit-poll statistic, that at least 80 percent of white evangelical voters cast their ballots for Donald Trump, has been cited again and again in bewilderment. Now that white evangelicals strongly support an adulterous casino mogul, it's hard to imagine them ever breaking away from the GOP, for any reason. It wasn't that long ago, though, when there was serious talk among some evangelicals about the need for a third party—a Religious-Right alternative to the Republicans…
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Friday, March 02, 2018
Another selldown day ahead?
Morning ... DOW minus another 420 points.
So ... as the selldown continues, I will ask again ... you sell yet?
Masteel : Caught up there, selloff immediately at 1.23-1.26 ... yesterday's hit 1.11 ... today, we shall check RM1? Technical charting is to help up to buy-sell with plans ... not going against the trend. And stubbornly holding to a stock due to our own beliefs that it is under-valued is ... err ... plain ... err ... ---fill in the blank ---
I could only put here : ALERT ... but decision is up to all. I could only tell all I sold off all on Wed morning and keeping 100% cash ... what others do is really up to them (depending on their knowledge, experiences, time-frame, investing ideas etc etc.
I read with interest what Mr Koon said about Business Sense ... yes, to me he is the best around in investing circle. A very intelligent and smart ways of investing : into BUSINESS and HOLD/ADD.
It is not what we know about FA (hey, stocks do not work fully with FA leh) or TA (hey, since when you seen very successful technical chartists ar?) ... but it is BUSINESS. It is the management of our funds, how much we place in at what level for whatever reasons. It is about BUY in HUGE position.
BAT : Used to be investors love/pet ... from RM60 to RM30 (below now). Do you understand why? It is all about business ... all about cooperate exercise ... and how media painting the pictures. Oh yes, it was taken out from the KLCI component, so ... funds are selling. As retailers, if we have it ... we MUST have a level we want to SELL : for profit if we bought loooong time ago at lower level or cut-loss if we bought it higher.
It sounds logical ... simple yet very difficult when it comes to execution part. I should know as I live 'inside' such pressure cooker in daily basis.
KLCI minus 3 points opening.
to be continued.
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Susannah Thompson (Associate Member)
My work is inspired by the beautiful High Peak landscape. I have a passion for gradients, impassive, relentless rock and bleak moors. Rain or shine, hail or snow, muddy, muggy and very occasionally dry, it is a source of constant inspiration to me and fills me with a sense of delight that I am blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the world.
Over the years I've experimented with a variety of painting techniques but currently I've been reverting to a childhood daubing of oil paint adhered with fingertips coupled with razor blades for extra detail. This is not as dangerous or painful as it sounds!
If you are interested in my artwork and would like to contact me for more information please contact me through my website: susannahthompson.org


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Community 9
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- Fraser Public Schools
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D0903 School Districts
- Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)
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- South Lake Schools
D0904 School Districts
- Detroit City School District (split)
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D0905 School Districts
- City of Harper Woods Schools
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D0906 School Districts
- Centerline Public Schools
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- East Detroit Public Schools
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text: Dia de los Muertos is a day of rituals celebrating the death of ancestors that focuses on family and friends to remember those who have died and help support their spiritual journey. Build an altar with their favorite drink and maybe a can of black beans and a tortilla ~ their wandering spirit is probably hungry and thirsty. Dia de los Muertos celebrations usually take on a humorous tone to remember great times we shared with them.


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MELBOURNE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Unseeded Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis extended his extraordinary run at the Australian Open on Tuesday, upsetting seventh seed Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia 6-4 6-2 4-6 3-6 6-3 to reach the semi-finals.
Baghdatis, a former world junior number one currently ranked 54th, followed his shock win over second seed Andy Roddick with another gritty victory under floodlights at the Rod Laver Arena.
Baghdatis played superbly in the first two sets, unleashing his full range of shots to grab a two-set lead before Ljubicic fought back to win the next two and force the match into a decider.
Baghdatis, 20, fended off two break points in a tense third game then ripped a cross-court forehand past Ljubicic to gain the decisive break in the next game.
He coolLy held his remaining three service games to advance to Thursday's semi-final against Argentine fourth seed David Nalbandian, who beat unseeded Frenchman Fabrice Santoro 7-5 6-0 6-0 earlier in the day.
"I started thinking a lot and putting some doubts in my head," Baghdatis said in a courtside interview.
"He started serving well and got some confidence. It was going so fast I couldn't control the game.
"But in the fifth set I started hitting the ball again."
Baghdatis has developed a cult following at the Open.
Melbourne's large Greek community have adopted him as one of their own and Tuesday's quarter-final was more like a football match than a tennis match with local Croatian supporters also urging Ljubicic on.
Baghdatis squandered seven break points in the opening set before he finally broke 26-year-old Ljubicic in the ninth game off a forehand error.
He broke twice more in the second set, the first off a backhand winner and the second off another Ljubicic mistake, before the errors started creeping into his own game.
A double fault set up the break Ljubicic needed to grab the third set then another double fault cost him the fourth set as well before he regained his composure in the decider.
Baghdatis' success has sparked a surge of interest in tennis in his native Cyprus. He first picked up a racket aged four and his tennis fan father encouraged him to keep playing.
Baghdatis was named "Man of the Year" in Cyprus after reaching the fourth round at Melbourne Park last year and he said he could only guess what the mood was like back home.
"I don't really know but I think it's getting crazy, I think they're all watching the match," he said.
Baghdatis left his Limassol home at 14 for the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Paris.
His two older brothers both played Davis Cup for Cyprus. He said one is now a tennis coach while the other is a mathematics professor in the United States.


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The B Team Buffalo Inc. is hosting their 6th annual City of Light fundraiser and toy drive at Fat Bob's Smokehouse this Thursday November 7th. (Facebook event here)
Here's a little background info about the City of Light event:
Each holiday season, members of B-Team Buffalo (BTB) organize a grassroots event called City of Light. In essence, the goal of the initiative is to decorate a neighborhood in the city so that it shines for the holidays. This year, B-Team Buffalo has chosen Buffalo's West Side in the neighborhood surrounding the John F. Beecher Boys and Girls Clubhouse as the recipient for the decorating project. Not only will the team be decorating the streets, volunteers will also be adding a sparkling touch to houses in the neighborhood. On top of that, B-Team Buffalo will be hosting a winter carnival at the clubhouse, providing the neighborhood children with gifts (from Santa!), games, prizes, crafts, and other activities throughout the day, and we gather the residents and volunteers together for a celebration and tree-lighting ceremony & candlelit caroling. But we can't do it without you!
It's $10 with a toy and $15 without. There will be food and drink specials! Come out and support The B Team and our community!
(Photo Credit and City of Light information from: The B Team Buffalo)


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cold camp nights (yes even in summer) top tips..
A basic guide for adults... "& those who Scout".
- Fail to Plan = Plan to Fail
- Make sure that you have a good knowledge of the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. You should be able to recognize it in others and in yourself. Tell someone right away if you or another scout is showing signs of cold-related problems.
- Stay hydrated. It's easy to get dehydrated in the winter. Eat and drink plenty of carbs (carbohydrates).
- Keep out of the wind if you can. A rain flysheet for a tent can be pitched as a makeshift wind break. ( wind chill factor can often be considerable and can result in effective temperatures being much lower than nominal).
- Bring extra WATER. It's easy to get dehydrated in the winter. You aren't visibly sweating, so you don't think to drink water, but since the air is often dry, you lose a LOT of water through breathing. Drink lots of water!
- Bring extra food that does not need to be heated or cooked. trail bars, trail mix, sweet snacks etc. (see our post on trail snacks for recipes to make your perfect yummy energy snack combination, it's in 3 parts).
- Keep a pot of hot water available for cocoa or Cup-a-Soup – these warm from the inside.
- Always eat hot meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner.) Dutch ovens are the best – they keep the food hot longer. It doesn't need to be fancy. Meals should be 1-pot meals to keep clean up time to a minimum. Don't get too fancy with the meals - it's hard to chop onions & carrots at -10ºF with gloves on. Prep all meals at home in the warmth of the kitchen.
- Shelter the cooking area from wind (walls of tarps, etc.)
- Fill coffee/cook pots with water before bed. It's hard to pour frozen water, but easy to thaw it if it's already in the pot.
- Remember C O L D:
C Clean - dirty clothes loose their loft and get you cold.
O Overheat - never get sweaty, strip off layers to stay warm but not too hot.
L Layers - Dress in synthetic layers for easy temperature control.
D Dry - wet clothes (and sleeping bags) also lose their insulation.
- COTTON KILLS! Do not bring cotton. Staying dry is the key to staying warm. Air is an excellent insulator and by wearing several layers of clothes you will keep warm.
- Remember the 3 W's of layering - Wicking inside layer, Warmth middle layer(s) and Wind/Water outer layer. Wicking should be a polypropylene material as long underwear and also sock liner. Warmth layer(s) should be fleece or wool. The Wind/Water layer should be Gore-Tex or at least 60/40 nylon.
- If you're camping in the snow, wear snow pants (ski gear) over your regular clothing.
- Bring extra hand covering - mittens are warmer than gloves.
- Bring 2 changes of socks per day.
- Everyone must be dry by sundown. No wet (sweaty) bodies or wet inner clothing.
- Keep your hands and feet warm. Your body will always protect the core, so if your hands and feet are warm, your core will also likely be warm. If your hands or feet are cold, put on more layers, and put on a hat!
- Dress for sleeping. Change into clean, dry clothes before bed. Your body makes moisture and your clothes hold it in - by changing into dry clothes you will stay warmer and it will help keep the inside of your sleeping bag dry. Wearing wool socks and long underwear (tops and bottoms) in the sleeping bag is OK.
- Put on tomorrow's t- shirt and underwear at bedtime. That way you won't be starting with everything cold next to your skin in the morning.
- Wear a thin thermal skull cap to bed, even if you have a mummy bag.
- Put tomorrow's clothes in your bag with you. This is especially important if you're small of stature. It can be pretty hard to warm up a big bag with a little body, the clothes cut down on that work.
- Put a couple of long-lasting hand warmers into your boots after you take them off. Your boots will dry out during the night.
- Fill a couple of Nalgene plastic water bottles with warm water and sleep with one between your legs (warms the femoral artery) and with one at your feet. Or use toe/hand warmers. Toss them into your sleeping bag before you get in. Some of the toe/hand warmers will last 8 hours.
- Eat a high-energy snack before bed, then brush your teeth. The extra fuel will help your body stay warm. Take a Snickers bar to bed and eat it if you wake up chilly in the night.
- Use a sleeping bag that is appropriate for the conditions. Two +20ºF sleeping bags, one inside the other will work to lower the rating of both bags.
- Use a bivvy sack to wrap around your sleeping bag. You can make a cheap version of this by getting an inexpensive fleece sleeping bag. It isn't much more than a blanket with a zipper but it helps lower (improve) the rating by as much as 10 degrees.
- Use a sleeping bag liner. There are silk and fleece liners that go inside the sleeping bag. They will lower (improve) your sleeping bag's rating by up to 10 degrees. Or buy an inexpensive fleece throw or blanket and wrap yourself in it inside the sleeping bag.
- Most cold weather bags are designed to trap heat. The proper way to do this is to pull the drawstrings until the sleeping bag is around your face, not around your neck. If the bag also has a draft harness make sure to use it above the shoulders and it snugs up to your neck to keep cold air from coming in and warm air from going out.
- Don't burrow in - keep your mouth and nose outside the bag. Moisture from your breath collecting in your bag is a quick way to get real cold. Keep the inside of the bag dry.
- A zipped up coat pulled over the foot of a sleeping bag makes an extra layer of insulation.
- Don't sleep directly on the ground. Get a closed cell foam pad to provide insulation between your sleeping bag and the ground. A foam pad cushions and insulates. The air pockets are excellent in providing good insulation properties. Use more than one insulating layer below you – it's easy to slide off the first one.
- In an emergency, (or just for the experience) cardboard makes a great insulator. Old newspapers are also good insulation. A layer of foam insulation works too.
- Bring a piece of cardboard to stand on when changing clothes. This will keep any snow / wet on your clothes off your sleeping bag, and help keep your feet warmer than standing on the cold ground.
- A space blanket or silver lined tarp under your sleeping bag will reflect your heat back to you.
- If in tents, leave the tent flaps/zippers vented a bit, it cuts down on interior frost & helps move moisture from breathing (in cheap tents) escape
- Drain your bladder, ((have a wee)) before you go to bed. Having to go in the middle of the night when it is 5 degrees out chills your entire body. Drink all day, but stop one hour before bed.
By Web Admin
We have a quite extensive section dedicated to kit & camping, with a page on sleeping bag technical know-how.
& a few basic camp items you might have seen & pondered over
A good "warm & comfy" nights sleep will make or break your enjoyment of camping & severely up (or limit) your energy levels & safety when outdoors for the duration of any trip, ..so please refer to our sleeping bag guide & recommended kit pages.
We'll start with a big no no: "mountain warehouse" ...some of the worst gear i've come across with very limited knowledge (ever been marooned based on poor advice)? & some horrific tales of kit failing in the field.
The old phrase "you pay your money & take your pick" (or gamble & probably lose) may well apply.
Source kit from well proven manufacturers , who are often geared up to deal with little people. ..it's often not that expensive after a bit of research compared with staying at home to look after a child who caught a chill from a poor quality sleeping bag!
The other thing to avoid in camping is the salesperson who say's "they'll grow into it" ..kit needs to fit from the word go, sleeping bags can be stuffed with clothing to reduce the amount of free air which will need warming & reflecting, but only so far).
young Kids typically don't sweat, to the degree of teens & adults, so sleeping bags are ok to sell on provided you wash them properly rather than bung them through the washer a you would your normal clothes,
In a word DON'T
I cannot recommend Mountain warehouse stores at all, having been in looked at stitching, materials, store staff keener to sell you anything with little clue as to the outdoors, website lacking in proper specs in the recent past! ..nor have I seen any recommendations for their kit on scouting forums.
2 season minimum for sleeping bags either purchased as 2 season, or planned to be 2 season capable (with additional insulation in the form of a liner, or fleece blanket wrapped within your exisiting bag), & extra warmth from knowledge & experience in part supplied by you the parents & carers, a lot of fun can be had from making a decent campfire blanket providing lots of extra warmth in or out of a sleeping bag, so do consider making one, we have lots of instructions for different styles here on the site, which receives thousands of hits per month as a source of material & guide no matter what your level of ability is!
I would recommend you read the sleeping bag guide as a start point & work that knowledge into your research, as a parent I was very alarmed to see at a recent weekend camp near a river children turning up with a duvet & pillow (not from our pack thankfully), & anticipate that whilst they will still have had fun, their energy would be lower than their friends based on quality of sleep (if any) gnawing cold even in summer months, & moisture absorption based on the materials inability to wick or repel moisture, dew & mist from the field early morning anyone!?
Don't chance it, some equipment might be available to borrow if leaders know early enough there is a problem!


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More than words
Thank goodness the sun is finally coming out in Vancouver! It's been raining a lot in the last two weeks and it's simply gor-jus today!
I finally created a twitter account ! I know – it's been around for a few years and pretty much everyone has an account. As some of you who read this post – I'm on a job hunt. So far, it's been ok. I've had two job interviews in the past week and waiting to hear back from another one. I'm also working with a recruiter – so we'll see what happens 😉
Anyway, I'm bringing up twitter because since I'm into blogging (albeit sporadically) I felt I needed to create a twitter account as well. Which in turn is a tool to help me in my job search. Nothing really concrete has materialised – but I've also seen/tagged other resources of design/typography/style/fashion etc. I've seen some pretty amazing stuff so far!
I'm a lover of typography (amongst other things) but typography is a fine art form. Incorrect kerning, inappropriate typeface for work and/or a fugly typeface can ruin the communication message and brand. I'm in awe of typography designers who are able to execute this form flawlessly.
Found this site via Curious and Android (note to self: need to change my wordpress theme :D). Check out the latest from Axel Peemöller who designed underground signage for a way-finding-system for the eureka tower carpark, melbourne (with Emery Studio). **LOVE** the simplicity of Helvetica with the superimposed lettering (you cannot miss where to go). Check it out yo!
Show me the way.
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by JOHN F HAUGHT
Over the past two centuries scientists have learned that the universe is a story still being told. New scientific awareness of the long cosmic preamble to human history has inspired attempts recently to connect the relatively short span of our own existence to the longer epic of the universe. These efforts, known as Big History, try to tell the story of everything that has taken place in the past, including what was going on in the universe long before Homo sapiens arrived.
…the universe is a story still being told.
Big History scholars deflate the human story by placing it against the backdrop of the universe's spatial and temporal immensity. This is a useful point of view, but not the only one. The universe, after all, includes subjects, hidden centers of experience whose significance cannot be measured by science or captured by purely historical reporting. What is needed, I believe, is a narrative that tells the whole cosmic story, inside as well as outside. Startlingly absent from Big History so far, for example, is a sense of how religion fits into the cosmic story. My forthcoming book, The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe, is an attempt to address this omission. In it I argue that we cannot expect to understand well what is going on in cosmic history apart from a careful examination of what goes on in the interior striving of life that reaches the zenith of its intensity in humanity's spiritual adventures.
From the start, the cosmic story has carried with it, at least faintly, a scientifically inaccessible lining of what Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) calls "insideness." The cosmos is in fact a story of emerging interiority. In the case of humans, this cosmic awakening has become palpably manifest in our many passions, our sense of freedom, ethical aspiration, and aesthetic sensitivity—but especially in our religious longing for meaning and truth. The story of the universe, I argue, is no less about emerging subjectivity than about the movement of atoms, molecules, cells, and social groups. With the relatively recent arrival of distinctly religious experience in cosmic history, the universe is awakening to horizons previously unknown. If Big History were to include in its survey the totality of cosmic history, it would have to find a way to connect the outer sequence of physical events to the drama of awakening going on inside. In a special way, it would have to ask what religion tells us about the universe out of which it has recently come to birth.
In my new book I reflect on the cosmic meaning of religion as well as on the religious meaning of the cosmos. I argue that the virtual elimination of subjectivity from the cosmos by modern and contemporary thought renders most contemporary versions of Big History intolerably thin. From the perspective of physics the cosmos may look like a process of heat exchanges and energy transformations, but if we look deep inside we shall see that the universe has given rise, at least on Earth, to beings eager to understand where they came from, where they are going, and what they should be doing with their lives. Indeed, in the coming of religion the whole cosmos is now awakening worshipfully to the reality of a rightness that abides forever.
John F Haught is a distinguished research professor at Georgetown University. He is author of twenty previous books and numerous articles, many of which deal with questions on the relationship between religion and natural sciences. In his newest book, The New Cosmic Story: Inside Our Awakening Universe (forthcoming from Yale University Press, October 2017), he contends that a crucial aspect of cosmic history has be largely overlooked: namely the drama of life's awakening to interiority and religious awareness.
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The Marwencol chat and project got me very, very curious about the dolls and action figures that Mark Hogancamp uses to people his town of Marwencol, Belgium. He focuses on one-sixth scale, and while he does use Barbies and loves them, it seems his primary named-and-charactered population is made up of highly articulated action figures.
For the doll collector in my soul, let me pause a quick moment for definitions. "Action figure" is a term coined in the 1960s by Kenner to market the first GI Joe dolls, because the zeitgeist of the moment would have tanked any doll labeled as such that was marketed to boys. "Free to Be You and Me" was still a few years off. Thus an action figure, as far as I'm concerned and for our purpses here, is a type of doll marketed to men and boys.
I bought an inexpensive female action figure doll myself, at first for Mark, then I realized that there was a real dearth of available non-military, non-fantasy ordinary everyday-type clothes for the female dolls. It seemed to me that a small Belgian town was not going to be peopled by women in military uniforms and Barbie gowns. I'd bought a fairly generic and inexpensive 12" action doll, so decided to keep it and use it as a fit model for clothing for Mark's many female dolls.
The doll I bought is a Triad Toys Otaku 1.2 body blonde female, from Triad's eBay store, for $29.99 plush shipping, and later I bought a pair of black boots ($6.99) and a brunette head sculpt set, ie, a replacement head ($19.99), from Triad Toys' website.
The first thing that struck me was the packaging—or, really, the lack of packaging. The doll, which I've named Butch, was in a fold-out plastic shell with two extra pairs of hands. She wasn't tied in, stitched in, wired in, or otherwise artfully contained; the simple plastic shell was molded to contain her, her hands, and the brand identifier and info. The shell was easy to pop open, and there she was, unboxed. Enclosed was a small slip of paper with a few instructions. No poetry, no back story, no pretty ribbons, no fussy hairstyle and clothes, just a doll. Ta-da!
Poor Butch wasn't wearing much, as you can see, and that bikini top does NOT fit, which is how I first discovered that this figure is body-blushed. I have yet to see a fashion doll that's body-blushed; maybe a manicure, but that's it. The occasional BJD is blushed either by the owner or the factory, which costs either extra work or extra money. Our girl Butch is fully blushed, all right, down to her pristinely hairless crotch, which isn't otherwise especially graphic, just a tasteful indentation. I don't know if the male dolls have similar painting, but I rather doubt it.
This girl has joints almost everywhere that a human body can, and a few twisting parts, and is advertised as having 20+ points of articulation, although I've counted 17—and weirdly enough, her torso is all one piece. Seems to me there ought to be at least a 3-piece torso on this girl, to effect various poses, and in that case I'm reasonably sure the male dolls are more fully articulated. Her joints are VERY tight and stiff, so I advise caution in moving her about. The joints will loosen with use, though, based on my experience with jointed dolls, so having her tight to start is a good idea.
Butch is heavier than a Barbie, to be sure, to reflect the greater mass of plastic involved in her manufacture. When I picked up the package, I understood why she'd cost around $12 to ship, and as the plastic shell is about 15" tall, she's quite the substantial mailing parcel.
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Her three pairs of included hands are the default open/flat, pistol-grip, and fist. I'll be putting pencils and flowers rather than guns in her hands, but hey, not my usual playground, after all, and I know at least Mark's world of Marwencol requires a great deal of self-defense. The default hands are easy to pop off and on, and the others require heat application to soften them up to be taken on and off.
Her head is nicely painted even though her expression is aggressive. The hair is okay, not great for hair play, but I'm sure it serves its intended purpose fine, and it'll pull into a ponytail easily. It's not the best quality saran, but it's fairly evenly rooted and not unreasonable quality.
I got an extra head, because I thought Butch might like the occasional change, and as her eyes are painted and head rooted, changing her entire head was the only choice for a makeover. The additional head looked rather like Kristen Stewart on the website; I'm not a Twilighter, but she has a nice likeable face. The actual head is a tad less pretty, but again, it'll do nicely for the intended purpose. The hair on this head is nicer, though, slightly better quality, but still with little play value for a doll hair junkie like me. Second Head will be just as pretty with a ponytail, though, so I'm content enough.
The boots are all soft vinyl, like Barbie shoes but bigger, and fit closely but not impossibly so, and come off more easily than I expected. Again, not a lot of shoe play is going to happen here unless I spring for the heeled feet also. There's a nice assortment of heeled plastic shoes available that could be customized with some glue and sparkles, so that may happen. Butch with ruby slippers could be a lot of visual fun.
Overall, I'm glad I bought Butch. She's well out of my usual collecting mode, and rather makes me think of a cross between a girl GI Joe and Pebbles Flintstone, but she could be a great subject for photos. I'm looking forward to designing some clothes for her that will expand her play horizons.


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The Gazette
January 1, 1896
Last spring a squad of deputy United States Marshals crept into a lonely part of Shiloh ward one night, captured a lot of moonshines and destroyed a liquor distillery that was in full blast. But it appears that this raid of Uncle Sam's vigilant marshals did not cool the ardor of the enterprising moonshiners in the western portion of our parish as the following which we clip from the Monroe Evening News of recent date goes to show: "Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Calvert and a posse of men went out in the hills of Union Parish last week in search of some manufacturing enterprises which are peculiar to that section of country, and which are operated in violation of Uncle Sam's internal revenue laws. Their trip was successful to a certain extent, for about six miles west of Shiloh they discovered a fill fledged moonshine distillery in operation. The proprietors of the institution, however, apparently had their suspicions aroused and when the officers arrived at the still the operators had fled. The still, which Mr. Calvert says was the finest he had ever seen, was destroyed by the officers. It was of copper , about 90 gallons capacity , and everything around the places indicated that it had been in charge of expert operators. Five large wash tubs containing about 500 gallons of mash, was also destroyed.


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We are just a month into the long MLS season and most fans and media thought RSL would be a top contender early on this season based on their decent run at the end of 2017. Instead what we have gotten are more questions than answers, at no point in their first four matches of the season has RSL looked like a dominant team. I can take matches in which we are outplayed if the effort is there but RSL have delivered maybe 45 minutes of combined quality soccer over their first four matches. There has been a lack of energy, cohesion, chemistry and at long stretches of match it has appeared the effort level has also been lacking. The reality for me is that beyond the work of Nick Rimando, an out of position Brooks Lennon and rookie Corey Baird, there has been little to get excited about. Can RSL change that against Vancouver on Saturday?
For the Whitecaps the start of the season has been solid with a 3-1-1 record, they did get shell shocked at Atlanta a few weeks ago as they found themselves on the wrong end of a 4-1 scoreline. Still they have already picked up two big road wins at Columbus last week and at Houston in week two of the season. Vancouver won more road matches than any other team in the Western Conference last year with six, only TFC the eventual MLS Cup Champs won more last year (seven). Perhaps no Whitecap player looks forward to the matches against RSL more than Cristian Techera, while in him MLS career he has just 15 goals, a third of those have come in his 6 matches against the Claret and Cobalt. Given the holes in the RSL defense so far this season, I expect he will be looking to add to that total on Saturday.
Rio Tinto has not been a kind place for the Whitecaps, in their nine trips here they have managed just a single win, three draws and found themselves leaving as losers five times. They have scored just five goals, while giving up 13 in matches here, they gave up three last year in a snowy match that saw RSL pick up their first win of the 2017 season in a match that RSL dominated in almost every stat imaginable. It was the first match of the Petke era at RSL and the first goal for RSL scored by Albert Rusnak, and the debut of Danilo Acosta, a match in which RSL captured a bit of what they would find near the end of the season. On Saturday it is unlikely we will see the orange ball again, but one has to expect that Mike Petke will be looking recapture some of those good feelings from a year ago.
Key to the Match:
Teamwork – Four matches into the season and this RSL side has looked as disjointed as anything we have seen in a decade. I get the injuries, I get some new players in new positions but rarely have we seen the team that for so long played up to the hashtag #AsOne with incredible teamwork and collaborative play look so disjointed as a unit. The goal last week in Toronto while it came too late to make a real difference it was one of those goals you expect from RSL, high pressure on the ball resulting in a turnover in a dangerous place and a fairly clinical finish by Baird. It was exactly what we need to see more of on the offensive side of the ball. There have been some huge gaps left in our final third this season as Phillips move forward to kick start the offense nobody from the midfield seems to be willing to fill in that spot. With Damir Kreilach getting all the starts, it appears there is some type of a lack of communications on who is supposed to do what when one of the outside backs gets that far forward. With the pace of the Whitecaps, if those spaces are there on Saturday you can expect RSL to get punished.
Players to Watch:
Brek Shea – Not the name I expected to put here given the antics of Techera against RSL in the past, or Kei Kamara (one of my favorite non-RSL players in MLS) who has three goals and one assist in four matches played this season. It could have been Felipe Martins, who is always a threat in the midfield, or it could have been Alphonso Davies. who looks like a superstar in the making for the Whitecaps. I went with Shea because of all the guys who have been hyped like he was in the early days in Dallas and then heading over to England, it looked like upon his return to MLS that maybe things were over for him. Instead despite starting just 14 matches last year for the Whitecaps and just a single start so far this season, he seems to have found some new life and against Columbus last weekend he was able to do what he is so good at, by putting himself in the right place at the right time to get a huge goal for his team. Against the RSL defense he could be the guy that you don't pay much attention to with all those other names, but if you sleep on him, well you might just end up paying the price.
Mike Petke – Well twice in the last month we have heard Mike say that he knows that the problem is and that he knows how to fix it, well proof is in the pudding and this weekend we will be looking for some pudding. I love Mike's passion and I know that he knows how to be successful in MLS, and I have little doubt that he will get things figured out. Of course as we saw last year sometimes it appears he holds a grudge, between how he dealt with some issues with Plata or the meltdown of the club that was the whole Yura Movsisyan situation. Mike has to know when to bottle those emotions up and stay focused on the task at hand, what I loved about him in New York was that his teams never gave up, they never stopped trying. I have to expect that the raw emotions we have seen from him in post match interviews will result in some changes in the locker room and on the pitch for RSL as the season progresses.
The reality is that things have to get better for RSL, while it may be early in the season, things simply haven't looked good. In MLS the reality is you have to win your matches at home, for RSL with a great crowd and elevation the home pitch advantage is something you have to turn into 3 points. This isn't going to be an easy match as Vancouver is one of the best road teams in MLS, for me a draw wouldn't be a bad result as long as we see the work and effort that we expect from RSL and from a Mike Petke lead team. 2-2 draw is my pick.
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i'm saddened by the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. not because i liked him as an actor or because i'm going to miss seeing him in the movies. honestly, i didn't remember who he was until i saw his picture. but still i am disturbed by his passing.
Philip was 46 years of age and "busy as ever and secure in his standing as one of the world's greatest actors...Fearless in his choices, encyclopedic in his preparation, he was a Shakespearean performer in modern dress, bringing depth and variety" to his characters as described in a KVUE news article. he is adored and beloved by family and friends. he is loved and cherished by his Savior.
grievously, his battle was on the inside. he struggled with addiction. he often spoke candidly about it. and after being sober for 23 years, he began using again - this time at the cost of his own life.
that is the hardest part for me. he didn't have to die. not at his own hands. he didn't have to die. it didn't have to end. his life didn't have to end. it didn't. it just didn't.
he was snatched from this world. he was left searching for more.
if you are struggling, no matter how much or for what reasons, or wondering if this life has more to offer you, i beg you from the depths of my heart, don't be left searching for more. seek God. seek Him for the answers to your questions. seek Him to fill the emptiness, to wipe away guilt and shame, to give you rest, to bring you joy, to give you strength, to show you real love.
"I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger and he who believes in Me will never thirst." John 6:35
there is hope. you are not alone. you are loved and cherished by God. His strength and power are enough. you are special to Him. not because of what you do or have done but because of what God has done for you. His gift of love is true. His gift of love is free, unconditional, never ending. and you can never be snatched out of His hand.
"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand." John 10:29


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Homeschooling has become a major trend during the last few decades. Parents who feel that the schools in their areas are providing inadequate education may opt to teach their children at home. This can have family law implications, however, if the state thinks the parents are not conducting the homeschooling lawfully. Parents in the Denver area may learn from what one homeschooling parent went through.
Jodie Foster's sons won't find out paternity until age 21
Usually, when children are born, their biological mothers and fathers are immediately identified, and the parents' names are placed on a birth certificate. If one or both parents choose the procedure, DNA testing can also reveal a father's identity. However, for some parents, paternity issues are more complex. If gay couples choose to have children, for example, part of the child's genetic makeup has to come from somebody outside the relationship.
Social media is slowly creeping into divorce proceedings
During a divorce, couples usually resolve issues such as property division, child custody, visitation and spousal support. Even minor questions, such as who gets the dog or use of the gym membership, are normally addressed. However, for some couples in Denver going through a divorce, social media may also become a part of the conversation.
Native American child center of Supreme Court custody appeal
Adopting a child can be the happiest time in a couple's life. Sadly, even finalization of the adoption doesn't always end matters. There can be circumstances under which either of the biological child's parents can step in and dispute issues of child custody. Colorado parents who are considering adoption or who are in the process of adopting a child should know what their rights through each step of the process.
Pilar Sanders loses custody, child support payments
Coming to agreement on child custody can be one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Colorado parents may have differing ideas as to what custody arrangements would serve the best interests of their children. If they cannot come to an agreement through negotiation, it could be up to the judge handling the divorce case to determine child custody arrangements.


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Monday Misery and Relief 6/4/12
Dear Friends, Followers, and Newbies,
It is 12:23 (6/5/12) and I just went through my spam folder of comments. Most of them were incorrectly marked and I will respond and post them shortly. My mom came to visit me on May 29th. My son graduated from high school on June 1st. My mom and I press buttons, hopefully unknowingly, but it happens. I have not had much access to my computer so my inspirational postings have been slow and I apologize. I know it is not my job to save the world, but from what I have read there are some of you that just haven't found the love, care, help, and support you need.
My son lives with his mom about 10 miles away, but without a car and my schedule, I do not see him much. We Facebook, text, call, and email, but I feel like I am not doing enough. He is an only child and I am an only child. Due to circumstances my father was out of my life from age 10 to 23. We have reconnected and things are much better now. My mom, try as she claims, doesn't understand what I am going through. We know it is hard to explain to people who do not have mental disorders what it really feels like. Words are insufficient to describe the pain, fatigue, anguish, guilt, irrational thoughts, sleepless nights because the brain won't turn off, aches and pains for no reason, etc.
I have been in turmoil for almost a week. I lost 7 pounds since my mom arrived! She has left for a few days to visit friends who used to be her neighbors back home but now like in a 3rd state. I had a counseling appointment today and the tears just came. I had received a notice that the agency that is to pay my tuition for this semester had not completed the paperwork. that was Friday after 5pm. I spent all weekend worried sick. I made the necessary voice mails and emails so that this morning people could work on the problem while I was in class from 9-12noon. One person emailed me that I had gone overboard, but they don't understand how really important being in school is for me. Problem resolved. Mom gone. I pressures of being overwhelmed by my mother have lifted and I crashed.
I needed the nap. I did not NEED all the Triple Brownie Ice cream I ate, but what is done is done. I will replace it before my mom returns. It was good to hear from my counselor that I am doing what normal people do and that I shouldn't feel worried or guilty. I am doing all I can and I should be proud of myself. So I will try to be proud. It is something many of us struggle with. We can't acknowledge our achievements at the level that others do. We are worthy! We are INVALUABLE!
Thank you for your comments. I am hear to talk and answer questions from my experiences. Have a restful night and may you be strong in the morning to take on the challenges of tomorrow.
One Liners Friends and Future
Treat your friends as you do your pictures and place them in their best light!
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Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true!
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Nothing is predestined: The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings!
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To find what you seek in the road of life,the best proverb of all is that which says: "Leave no stone unturned."
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Gems may be precious, but friends are priceless!
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Funky Friday 5/18/2012
Summer Semester started at school on Monday, May 14th. I am taking 1 – 3 credit class this 7 week term. In the past I have taken a 12 credit load per full semester. This and the next term I am taking a total of 6 credits. Vocational Rehabilitation is not helping me this semester with expenses other than tuition and books. Usually with financial aid I receive additional assistance.
Spring Semester I did not do so well. I finished with a 1.0 for the semester. Since I am not receiving additional help, I decided to lower my class load for the semester. This is my 5th consecutive semester of school. I have been riding up and down especially January through April 2012. I moved out on my own after having roommates at the same location for 8 years. The last 3 years I was living with the same 2 housemates. I was doing somewhat better with my illnesses, but dealing with a repetitive cycle of miscommunication, fighting, and lack of change I needed to move. My congregation found me an apartment 1 block away.
It has been nice to be on my own. My body has been adjusting. I think that went without the pressure, my body through decompression. Now I working to stay focused and keep on homework.
I have been working to get out more often. Often I still just don't "feel it". It comes out as fatigue, depressive mood, lack of interest, or "BLAH". I am talking my medications for depressive disorder, panic/anxiety, and A.D.D. being in an apartment has been been a change also in that that it gets hot in this apartment more than the house I lived in. I am working to keep electric costs down. I don't turn the cooler on lower than 77 degrees. I did find a box fan that helps some. Most nights it cools down enough to open the windows. I open at least the living room and bedroom windows. They are on opposite ends of the apartment linked by a hallway that passes the bathroom and kitchen.
It feels good to get things written down. I hope to motivate myself to continue this process. Then I can work to solve problems better. GWT


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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Chalk Creek ride
The Uinta mountains already have snow on the peaks, so we could not waste a great day of weather by not riding. The route took us to Coalville, UT., up Chalk Creek Canyon, to the Whitney Reservoir area in the Uinta range. From there it was on to UT-150 to Kamas.
As the Chalk Creek road climbed, it was more rutted out than I ever remember seeing it. From the puddles in the road, it was obvious that there had been recent precipitation. A few of the aspen where starting to change color at about 9,000 feet.
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In this page you can see photos of our trainers, students, muay thai fights, the gym area, the pool, the restaurant, tattoo shop and the massage shop.
Rawai Muay Thai currently has 15 Trainers (Kru). Tuk, the owner of the camp, has 165 fights. His brother Fin is the head trainer. Other trainers include Muay Thai Grandmaster Chanchai Sor Tummarangsi, winner of Lumpini and Rajadamnern Stadium Belts. Krus Soleh and Padu are Muay Boran Specialists. They have performed Muay Boran exhibitions all around the country. Kru Boon is Tuk's original teach, when he was just learning to fight in Bangkok. Boon has trained many fighters to become champions. Kru Dam who is the former South Thailand Champion at 135 Lbs, still fights on occasion.
Over the years many people have taken photos of the Rawai Muay Thai family. This video is a small tribute to three photographers who have made a large contribution to our story: Sophie Martin, Aga Luszak and Jim Welch. Rawai Muay Thai thanks you for you time, your work and dedication.
Rawai Muay Thai camp has a large gym area with 4 boxing rings 7 X 7 meters in size. There are 19 kick bags, large mirrors with mat areas, fitness room and men and women's locker rooms with showers and bathrooms.
The gym restaurant is called Good for You. It is open daily from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, and closed on Wednesdays. It offers both Thai and Western food at affordable prices. You can eat for about 300-400 Baht per day. The dishes are healthy food, like salads, wraps and fresh fruit smoothies, protein shakes, etc. The cook is flexible and can offer vegetarian versions of the dishes. The restaurant offers meal plans as well, weekly and monthly options. For more details see our meal plan section.
The restaurant is located next to the swimming pool. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Rawai Muay Thai has a beautiful pool in the center of the camp. The swimming pool measures 5 X 15 meters (15 X 45 feet), perfect for laps or just lazying in the cool water after a hard training session. The pool is open to all Rawai Muay Thai guests. Please use the shower by the side of the pool before swimming.
The camp restaurant is located next to the pool. Students enjoy fresh coconuts by the pool on sunny days. There are tables and chairs as well as sun beds all around the pool. When sun bathing please remember to wear sunscreen, as the Thailand sun is strong.
Getting a Thai tattoo is a special experience. We are lucky to have Songkran Nilchai, a talented tattoo artist, working in Rawai Muay Thai camp. You can contact him directly in the shop or by appointment: 061-187-0322 (mobile). Here is some of his work.


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Preventing family violence
Preventing family violence
Family violence is the most common form of violence experienced by Australian women and is a significant proportion of overall crime. 'Law and order' policies have a disproportionate focus on public transport and street crime which diverts funding for family violence prevention strategies which could in turn reduce the overall rate of crime. The key to stopping family violence is increased investment in evidence-based prevention, early intervention and support.
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Well, it's a start. But it's not everything. There are many Suffolk and Nassau County lawyers who have a great website. That is much more than you could say just a few short years ago. As a Long Island attorney, I understand, having a well designed web site means very little if no one knows about it. You need potential new clients to visit. Many of us have heard of search engines as a potential source, but that can be very expensive. You may already have the best Long Island Lawyer Web Design firm assisting you. Either you pay the search engine to appear (paid search) in results or you pay someone to optimize your web site so it appears (organic search). But there is another way. Off-line advertising for your law firm. It is often overlooked. An example: take out a print add in your local newspaper or journal or bulletin, with a link to your web site. This is more effective if you have a "key word rich" domain name. Certainly, JonesJonesandDay.Com sounds great. But it does not inform a client what you do, or for that matter, where you practice or even how to contact you. With NassauCountyBankruptcyLawyers.Com you tell them everything. Start with a great web site, but don't forget to finish with a great Nassau County domain name. Brought to you by Creative Lawyer Marketing services, a Long Island Law Firm Advertising and Website marketing firm.
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Yesterday, I was at a training. One thing I took away was that those of us who perceive we don't have power don't realize how much we have. Since it's #WorkingWomanWednesday, I'm going to hone in on the power women have.
Though, historically, men have tricked the world into thinking we are superior, women actually do have a lot more input than they sometimes give themselves credit for. All you all need say is "I'm leaving and I'm letting everyone know how chauvinistic this organization is," and change will come. The problem is, many people have been made to fear whistleblowing. But there is power in holding prejudiced people accountable.
So, sisters, take your power and run with it. Just because men have told you that your role is one that is lesser than does not mean it's true. You're just as good as every man and better than many in many years ways. Right the injustices and inequalities you face every day, if not for yourself then certainly for those to come.
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WCC's advocacy and legal reform was set up in late nineties to expand WCC's scope of work into various areas of advocacy, through lobbying and campaign activities. Today, this work has become an integral component of the Centre. Today, WCC advocacy work is found in two main areas:
This includes giving support to the clients from the start of the police report all the way to the court trial. WCC gives emotional support when the victim's case goes to court trial.
There is an need to advocate policy reforms to ensure that procedures are adhered to ensure victim's rights are guaranteed. Also, legal reforms are needed to effect better laws and policies for Malaysian women and children's rights.
WCC is a member of the Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) (formerly the Joint Action Group Against Violence Against Women), a coalition of women's groups which aims to eliminate gender-based violence and discrimination against women as well as to promote gender equality in Malaysia. Much of WCC advocacy work takes place within the context of JAG's lobbying and campaigns on gender violence and gender equality.
In terms of specific activities, much of our advocacy work involves the drafting and submission of memorandums, reports and letters to the government and other interested parties on key issues. WCC as part of JAG, has issued memorandums pertaining to the Domestic Violence Act and the sexual assault provisions of the Penal Code (especially rape and incest), family law, children's rights, and various areas of the law which discriminate against women.
In 2000, WCC headed a nationwide campaign for a sexual harassment law which is still ongoing. In 2005 the Malaysian women's groups came up with an NGO Shadow Report to the CEDAW (United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) Committee and also formed a shadow delegation to report to the Committee in New York in 2006.
We have also held dialogues with Attorney-General Chambers, relevant Ministries and government agencies to highlight existing gaps in the system and the laws affecting women and children recommend changes needed to improve their situations. Various talks and presentations are conducted from time to time to raise public awareness of our efforts. Many of WCC and JAG's lobbying efforts have been highlighted by the media through the publication of our letters and press statements as well as through memorandas as below.
The documents on this page are memoranda and research papers addressed to the government and lawmakers on specific issues.
WCC Memorandum (Revised) on Review and Proposals for Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act 1994(December 1999)
WCC Memorandum on Prioritisation of the Proposed Amendments (To the Domestic Violence Act 1994)
WCC Memorandum on Proposed Amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code
(June 2006)
JAG Memorandum to the Special Select Committee on the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code
(August 2005)
JAG Memorandum to the Special Select Committee on Penal Code (Amendment) 2004 and Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) 2004 (28 October 2004)
Anti-Rape Task Force Memorandum on Laws Related to Rape(September 2003)
WCC Memorandum on Laws Against Incest(May 2002)
WCC Response to the New Incest Provision and other Penal Code Amendments dated(August 2001)
JAG's Memorandum on the Government's Proposal to Amend Existing Labour Laws and Penal Code to Combat Sexual Harassment dated 25 April 2005
JAG's Briefing Notes to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development on "Sexual Harassment and the Need for Legislation", March 2002
JAG's Proposed Sexual Harassment Bill, May 2002
JAG's Executive Summary of the Proposed Sexual Harassment Bill, June 2002
JAG Memorandum on Proposed Sexual Harassment Bill, 30 March 2001
Speech by Zarizana Abdul Aziz during the Handover Ceremony of the Signature Petition on Stop Sexual Harassment by JAG, 30 June 2000


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I love this! I really wish I'd been given some to try – it seems like EVERY blogger got one! These shades are gorgeous though and love the photos you've done with them! X
Marc Jacobs Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Review | Influenster voxbox
Hey lovelies! I was very lucky and kindly got sent a voxbox from influenster to review! You might have seen these around the blogosphere a lot lately. Just to briefly explain, Influenster is a platform for influencers to share reviews of products and answer questionnaires on items. The more you review and answer, the more likely you are to get sent a 'voxbox' which are products to review.
Marc Jacobs Matte Highliner Gel Eye Crayon
So the products I received were 2 Highliner Matte Gel eye crayons by Marc Jacobs. They've just released 12 new shades in a new matte formula.
"Introducing Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon. Matte-not-flat. Extreme colour. Waterproof. Experience the same amazing glide, instant colour payoff and waterproof wear of award-winning Highliner Gel Eye Crayon, now in a bold matte formula. Intensified by super-rich pigment, this malleable gel eyeliner glides on smoothly for precise application, then sets in place for all-day, 12-hour wear."
I got the shades (Pop)ular and Pink of me. (Pop)ular is a darker bright pink colour and Pink of me is a pale light pink colour.
My Thoughts
I'm going to get straight to the point here and just say these eyeliners are amazing! They are so creamy and glide on like a dream. The Highliners are highly pigmented and their staying power is incredible. They claim to be waterproof and they live up to that name too, as when I swatched them on my hand, the darker shade (Pop)ular wouldn't budge with any amount of scrubbing until I used my Primark Micellar water. They're great to smudge out too to create a more smokey look if that is something you would like to do with them before they fully set, so you do get a bit of play time.
Another thing I really love about these Highliner eye crayons is that they twist, which means no need for sharpening when on the go! HOWEVER when researching the eyeliners to find out a little more information I discovered that there is actually a little mini hidden sharpener in the bottom! I've not seen anyone else mention this yet so thought it was great to share. It's so handy to have as even though it does twist up it can get blunt easily, I love having a sharp point to my eyelinersso I can create flicks with ease.
My one negative point about these eyeliners would have to be the cost. The Highliner's cost £20 each, I normally don't like spending too much money on eyeliners so this price can be a little steep. However for a high end brand and for the quality of the eyeliner I think these are a great investment. Especially if you were to purchase a shade you would use everyday such as Black or Brown. Next time I need to buy a quality black eyeliner I would definitely get this one as the pigmentation and long lasting wear is just incredible and I know I would get enough use out of
Swatches: (Pop)ular left. Pink of me right.
Eyeliner Looks
So I had a play around with the Highliner's and created 2 simple looks to fully test them to their potential and I thought it would be fun to share some looks too.
So the first look was just a simple pink wing. A trick I love doing to get the perfect flick is to stick a small strip of tape across my eye, draw the line and then peel the tape off to reveal a sharp flick. I used the darker pink (Pop)ular for the wing and the lighter shade Pink of me on the waterline to make my eyes pop. I also put a little highlighter on the inner corner of my eye to brighten the look.
This look was a bit more experimental and a bit of fun. I started by using the shade (Pop)ular to line my eyes and created a flick using the tape trick. Then starting from the inner corner I slowly followed the crease of my eye and created another flick parallel to the lower one. I also smudged it on my lower lash line and waterline to bring it all together. Another tip is to use a cotton bud to clean up the lines and make it look clean.
I hope you enjoyed this review and the little looks I created.
The Marc Jacobs Highliner's available from John Lewis.
Clare xx
*The eyeliners were given to me complimentary from Influenster UK to Review but all opinions are my own.
8 thoughts on "Marc Jacobs Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Review | Influenster voxbox"
You created some fab looks! I too have the pink of me shade and use it in my water-line. I agree, the formula is amazing!
Samantha x
The looks you created are amazing!! I don't use eyeliner, but if I did then these Marc Jacobs Highliner's would be perfect xo
Well, who would have thought a pink eyeliner could look so good! You crated a great look with them. They seem really pigmented too, great find. Thanks for sharing xx
Looks like you had great fun with these! I must admit to being terrible at putting eyeliner but my teen daughter is pretty good. Like you, we would probably usually be unlikely to spend this much, but if they are easier to apply I might give a brown or a black a mention on a gift list!! Nice to find you on #BlogsinBloom x
Cute! What an amazing way to spruce up your everyday eye routine. Just throw this on and you're ready to take on the day. I love these pink colors! They look beautiful with your eye color 🙂
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Your eye makeup looks are amazing! I love the second one! I don't really use eyeliner unless tightlining my eyes when I wear lashes or defining my water line. These do sound amazing, however yeah they are a little pricey!
I don't honestly think I'd wear a pink liner but they really suit you. The looks you created are lovely!
They look super creamy which is great and pretty reasonably priced (for a high end brand).


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Past Events
April 2016
Monotonic Equilibria in Strongly Symmetric Games | Shiran Rachmilevitch (University of Haifa)
ISET: TBA | Paulo Natenzon (WUSTL)
Revenue Guarantee in Auction with Common Prior | Takuro Yamashita (Toulouse School of Economics)
Building Strategic Self-Control | Angela Lee Duckworth (University of Pennsylvania)
Informal Seminar in Economic Theory (ISET): "Consumer fairness concerns and market competition." | Mushegh Harutyunyan (WUSTL)
Financial Frictions and Export Dynamics in Large Devaluations (w/ D. Kohn and M. Szkup) | Fernando Leibovici (York University)
Informal Seminar in Economic Theory (ISET): "Imperfect Perception of Attributes and Paradoxical Choice Behaviors" | Junnan He (WUSTL)
Competition in Persuasion (w/ M. Gentzkow) | Emir Kamenica (University of Chicago)
Stemming Land Loss and Unlocking Wealth for Disadvantaged Heirs' Property Owners | Thomas W. Mitchell (University of Wisconsin Law School)
March 2016
Labor Workshop: "Immigrant Wages and Recessions: Evidence from Undocumented Mexicans" (w/ K. Nakajima) | Rebecca Lessem (Carnegie Mellon University)
Two-sided Search in International Markets (w/Eaton, Jinkins, & Tybout) | Yi (Daniel) Xu (Duke University)
U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy | James Bullard (President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)
Innovation and Diffusion of Medical Treatments | Barton Hamilton (Washington University in St. Louis)
Labor Workshop: "Labor Market Implications of Unemployment Benefit Extensions." | Kurt Mitman (Stockholm University)
What Took So Long? The Timing of the Industrial Revolution | Gary Hansen, Sam B. Cook Visiting Professor of Economics, Washington University and Professor of Economics, University of California-Los Angeles
Welfare Rules, Incentives, and Family Structure | Robert Moffitt (Johns Hopkins University)
Religions, Fertility, and Growth in South-East Asia (w/ C. Delavallade) | David de la Croix (Université catholique de Louvain)
ISET: "The Effect of Changes in Risk Attitude on Strategic Behavior" | Jonathan Weinstein (WUSTL)
Optimal Taxation, Marriage, Home Production, and Family Labor Supply (w/ Gayle,G.-L.) | Andrew Shephard (University of Pennsylvania)


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Learning Experiences
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Busting Loose
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My wife and I had decided to take a quick day trip to Wendover, Utah, for brunch and a little gambling. My airplane is kept at Salt Lake International Airport, where access is restricted through a gate with an electronic access code.
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Now the question of whether this is ethical or not. That's an issues writer poet Jerry Pinto raised on Facebook.
This is what I wrote as a comment to Jerry Pinto's post, which you will read in the above link, I am sure:
This is what I wrote as a comment to Jerry Pinto's post, which you will read in the above link, I am sure:
Welcome to the future. In the days to come we will all be reading and believing what our friends read and forward to us because news today has lost credibility (what with paid news and all). Ideally, the person who forwards such news should first check its verity before sending it to his/her dear friends. If he/she doesn't do that, he will be ignored on the networks. Simple!
I myself am not very sure. What will be the future of news is a big gorilla-like question I would hesitate to grapple with here. However, I must admit that my newspaper has been testing my patience these days in the following manner:
- One day all the "i"s on the front page of the newspaper has been printed in blue because the advertiser requested that to promote his/her product (isn't that selling out to commercial considerations?).
- Another day the entire front page was made-up of faux news, written by some 10th failed, grammar-challenged, writer in only minutes of mental masturbation. The results obviously showed.
- Another day the "o" in the masthead of the newspaper was changed to a red "0 (zero)" probably showing the level to which editorial sanctity has sunk in the newspaper.
- The headline in a supplement of the newspapers reads "so-and-so goes house hunting." Now is that news?
If this is the trend, in future, I would only go for news forwards and not touch the newspaper at all.
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