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When it comes to getting a mortgage, it is likely that you want to score the lowest potential rates. The good news is, this is possible when you are in a better financial position. This means having a high credit score, stable job, sizeable savings, and the absence of debt.
It is also important to note that your down payment can influence your rates. Paying more money down will enable to score low rates, which will also lower your monthly payment.
VIP Mortgage, a mortgage company in Tempe, share how your down payment influences your interest rates:
Negotiation position
A higher down payment puts you in a better negotiating position. When you're willing to put down a large amount, your lender will also be prepared to offer you a low rate. If you, however, will depend on the mortgage company to come up with most of the money to finance your house, you will need to comply with their requirements. This may also mean higher interest rates.
Loan options
Certain types of loan programs have special requirements that you need to meet. Most of the mortgages with the lowest rates will require you pay a certain amount for down payment. If you can't meet this amount, you can still get a mortgage but miss out on the best rates. It always makes sense to pay a big down payment for an increased chance of approval.
Borrowing risk
Mortgage lenders understand that borrowing money carries a risk. A higher down payment like 20% or more of the purchase price lowers the risk to the lender. A lower amount, on the other hand, carries a bigger risk, as it means borrowing more money. This is why they will charge you with a higher rate to share the risk. You may also need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI), which protects the lender when you default on the loan.
You don't necessarily need a big down payment to buy a house. In fact, some loan programs today will allow you to obtain a mortgage with little to no down payment. This, however, won't let you get the best rates and have low monthly payments.

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A shop oozing shabby chic & filled with the aroma of freshly cut flowers – All about Stock Florist, Essex – Professional Images for businesses
I recently had the pleasure of photographing Stock Florist, as the name indicates – located in the pretty village of Stock in Essex. I instantly loved the look of this florist front window and from the moment I entered the shop my eyes were drawn to the pretty decor and all the various stems beautifully presented across the room. Sam, the owner, gave me a warm welcome and after having briefly looked around I set up all the equipment required for this 3 hour long shoot.
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Miss Magix Contest:Round 1-Ballroom
9 comments:
- Flora said...
- August 16, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Angela said...
- August 16, 2010 at 7:46 AM
- Stellabigfan said...
Ok i have to be honest, Bloom. But if it were a fan fave contest I would definitly choose Stella
- August 16, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Okay, that does it. Bloom's gown is traditional ballroom with a sweetheart bodice and toule draping over lace. Design-wise, it's not the best--the ruffles on the skirt make it more petticoat than gown, it'd have been better off being just the drape and given Bloom's colorings, blue to match her eyes would've been a better color choice. Flora's gown is more contemporary with its off-the-shoulder sleeves and multi-patterned skirt, but again, the pink does not do her colorings justice; either indigo or lilac would've been a better choice. Stella...too pouffy on the hemline--makes her look more like a child playing dress-up. Musa's dress is asymetrical and is actually elegant between the strapless bodice and the thin skirt; the red is definitely working for her. Layla's dress is too much--the lace on the hem make the dress look too much and she should definitely lose the shawl; nice use of purple, though. Techa's dress is something one would see at a flamenco bar in Spain, but that is the most hideous shade of green in existence. Teal or sea green would've been a better choice in color scheme.
Okay, now that I'm done with my ranting, my vote is Musa.
- August 16, 2010 at 1:13 PM
- August 16, 2010 at 7:07 PM
- Ella said...
- August 17, 2010 at 3:17 PM
- Flora said...
Voting Ended August 16th,sorry:)
- August 18, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- Hieu Hoang said...
sao không co roxy
- August 16, 2013 at 7:12 AM
- Hieu Hoang said...
sao không có Roxy.nhưng không sao bloom va stella va flora musa la được rồi
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Part II of "Remembering the Nuremberg Trials" by Reference Librarian Marguerite Most (see part I) introduces several documents which predated World War II and were cited by the victor allies to support the legitimacy of the trials, and continues with an introduction to the significance of the trials for international criminal law today.
Following the unconditional surrender of Germany in 1945 and the signing of the London
Charter, the Nuremberg trials (formally known as the International Military
Tribunal (IMT)) opened. The trials established a framework for what is now
commonly understood to be "international criminal law." But for
nearly the entire seventy years since the Nuremberg trials ended in October
1946, lawyers and historians have discussed the repercussions of the trials as
legal and historical precedent. Here
is how Amnesty International explains the legacy. The United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum explains the significance of the trials here.
Some legal scholars have
suggested that the "Nuremberg Legacy" finds its best expression today in the
intellectual ferment which has developed in the wake of World War II and in the
precedent the trials serve as a jurisdictional model. This is sometimes identified
as the moral-ethical component of the "Nuremberg Legacy." That moral-ethical
component can be traced in a heightening social consciousness in many
individuals, and to increased moral and political recognition that a court of
law is capable of sanctioning the commission of international crimes.
Although there have been laws
of war since ancient times, scholars often
refer to two 19th century events as marking the beginning of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and
as helping to secure the legitimacy of the tribunal at Nuremberg: the Lieber
Code and the
Battle of Solferino during the early wars of Italian unification. The Lieber Code, which provided
an early codification of the laws of war, was prepared by Francis Lieber
and promulgated by President Lincoln as General Orders No. 100 on April 24, 1863. The Code set out sanctions for
pillage, rape, inhumane treatment of prisoners, and other atrocities. The Code
remains the basis of most regulations of the law of war for the United States
and under international law. Prosecutions for war crimes under the Lieber Code,
however, were conducted only by national courts.
The 1859 battle of Solferino
led to the first Red Cross societies and to early campaigns to adopt the armed
conflict rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), including those set out in the Geneva Conventions.
rules specifically protect people who are not taking part in the hostilities
(civilians, health workers and aid workers) as well as the wounded and
prisoners of war.
The International Red Cross sets out the history of
what is known as the Martens clause, a part of the preamble of the 1907
Hague Convention, on its website.
The clause has been invoked time and again as providing a morality of law and
is seen as proclaiming for the first time that principles of customary
international law arise from laws of humanity and public conscience, and exist separate
from nation states. In Nuremberg the clause was invoked in response to
assertions that the Nuremberg Charter constituted retroactive penal
In 1946 the UN General Assembly affirmed the principles of the Nuremberg Charter and
the Nuremberg Tribunal's judgment in Resolution
95(I). In 1950 these rules were codified by the
International Law Commission as the Nuremberg Principles. The 1948 Genocide
arose from a proposal to "correct" the Nuremberg judgment by including "peacetime genocide" as an international war crime. The Commission continues to address crimes
against humanity today.
Attempts to establish an international criminal court can be traced to the 1948 adoption by the United
Nations General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but momentum slowed during the cold war. Calls for
such a court returned to the UN agenda in 1989 as the cold war ended and later in
response to limitations seen in the tribunals established by the Security
Council for the former Yugoslavia in 1993 and Rwanda in 1994. These tribunals
were established to try crimes within a specific time period and a specific
conflict; scholars and commentators have interpreted the importance of the
tribunals in different ways, shaped by the conflicts and political concerns of
their own times. And some voices in the international community advocated for a
permanent criminal court.
In 1998 the Rome Statute,
a treaty providing for the creation of the International Criminal Court, was ratified by the requisite 60 nation states and
the ICC was established. By April 2015, the treaty had been adopted by 123
countries. The Rome Statute gives the ICC jurisdiction over crimes broadly
categorized as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Cultural
and political issues around the ICC today include questions of jurisdiction,
varying concepts of justice, the redress of victims, and definitions of sexual
and gender-related crimes.
trials at Nuremberg are also recognized as the beginning of the international
human rights movement – the IMT was the first international adjudication of
human rights. Its effect is felt in the United Nations Genocide Convention, the
United Nations Universal Bill of Rights, the American Convention on Human
Rights, and the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Telford Taylor, former
Chief Prosecutor during the Nuremberg Trials, wrote in Nuremberg and Vietnam: An American Tragedy (included in the library
display) that the trials "cast a long shadow into the future." "Today," he wrote, "'Nuremberg' is both what actually happened there and what people think
happened, and the second is more important than the first." In 1970 after the
revelations of the My Lai massacre in Vietnam, Taylor wrote this about the Nazi
trials, "sea change is itself a reality, and it is not the bare record but the
ethos of Nuremberg with which we must reckon today." Not all reckoning has been
Nonetheless, by recognizing that individuals have rights that are not dependent on nation-state recognition and
by holding individuals responsible for violations of international law,
Nuremberg should be remembered as an important step forward in the evolution of
a civilized world.
--Marguerite Most, Reference Librarian & Senior
Lecturing Fellow
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Remembering the Nuremberg Trials: Part II
Posted by J. Michael Goodson Law Library at 9:46 AM
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Energy crises, which amount to painful combinations of energy shortages and soaring prices, have struck the United States several times in recent decades. Each time they have resulted in political and economic shockwaves because, when gasoline becomes more expensive, the American public tends to react with anger and suspicion. Energy crises instantly put related issues at the top of the nation's agenda, sometimes with dramatic consequences for public policy. What can we learn from recent history, particularly as it may predict the role that volatile public opinion will play throughout the energy policy making process? As The Politics of Energy Crises demonstrates, one can discern patterns in politics and policymaking when looking at the cycles of energy crises in the United States. As such it is the first systematic historical study of political conflict, public opinion, and organized interest group and presidential and congressional action on energy issues, starting with the 1973 OPEC boycott and continuing through the present day. By charting the commonalities in political battles during energy crises, the authors make prognoses about what future energy crises will mean for United States policy.
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By the time of the Cold War, a proxy conflict between the reconstituted Sith Empire and Galactic Republic, a small-sized sect of Chevin made a pilgrimage to a nameless blue sun every three years for a ritual. Eventually, someone was sent to follow the pilgrims and learn the story beyond the Chevin group.[1]
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- It has only one Speed: Unlike most epilators, the ES-WD51 comes with a single speed. It is not possible to adjust the shaving speed as one would desire. This explains why it is not effective in shaving small hairs.
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Difference between the Panasonic ES-WD51-P and the ES-WD94-P Epilator.
The ES-WD94-P epilator has been the alternative shaving tool for women. Unlike the WD51, it has a light to allow for easier shaving. Additionally, one can vary the shaving speed. It also has a longer battery life.
A review for a product for use by women should help those who have a desire for neatness to make the best possible choice. This Panasonic ES-WD51-P Epilator review hopes to do that. There is no reason for making the wrong choice now. Take a look at your needs and what this product offers and decide. Its pros far outweigh its cons. You definitely should buy one.


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The Monarchy�s Clash with Socialism
Published on Dissident Voice, by Pablo Ouziel, November 16, 2007.
On August the 1st 1969, Time magazine quoted Generalissimo Francisco Franco saying: �Conscious of my responsibility before God and history and taking into account the qualities to be found in the person of Prince Juan Carlos of Borb�n, who has been perfectly trained to take up the high mission to which he might be called, I have decided to propose him to the nation as my successor.�
With this statement began the formal relationship between Spain�s present king and the country�s fascist dictator.
In November 2007, at the Ibero-American Summit in Santiago, Chile, the King of Spain, Juan Carlos, pointed his finger at Venezuelan President Hugo Ch�vez and asked him, �Why don�t you shut up?� This was after Ch�vez had called Jos� Mar�a Aznar, Spain�s former Prime Minister, a fascist and while Jos� Luis Rodr�guez Zapatero, the current Spanish Prime Minister, was trying to defend Aznar.
This scene from the Ibero-American Summit has now travelled the globe through every mainstream news media channel; however, it has been used once again as an opportunity to attack Hugo Chavez for his rudeness and out-of-line commentary, when in fact, not only is it a fairly accurate statement, but it also should be used as an opportunity by political analysts worldwide to bring out the extent to which fascist factions are still very much alive in Spain�s political reality.
It is important to note that this incident at the Ibero-American Summit is not an isolated one. Already earlier this year, Chavez called Aznar �a fascist who supported the coup (of April 2002) and who is of the same kind as Adolf Hitler, a disgusting and despicable person who you feel sorry for, a true servant of George W. Bush�. This statement was made shortly after Aznar called �on the United States, Europe and the Latin American democracies, to close ranks and defeat Hugo Chavez�s 21st century socialism.�
Even Spain�s Minister for External Affairs and Cooperation, Miguel �ngel Moratinos, on November 2004 during an interview in the TVE program 59 segundos, acknowledged Aznar�s support for the coup against Hugo Chavez in 2002: �During the previous government, something unheard of in Spanish diplomacy took place, the Spanish Ambassador received instructions to support the coup, something which is not going to be repeated in the future. This is not going to be repeated because we respect the wish of the people� … (full text).


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Murals Are The New Wallpaper
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With contemporary pieces of art, installation, and sculpture at the top of most home decor must-have lists this season, we agree with The London Mural Company when they say that murals are the new wallpaper! Specialising in providing clients with original and bespoke artwork, TLMC believes that professional artwork should be accessible for everyone.
Working alongside agencies, illustrators, fine artists, designers, traditional sign painters, sculptors and graffiti artists, their network is forever expanding. Founded by Stewart Chromik, the agency has gone from strength to strength. Evolving in style and expanding what the company has to offer. The team pride themselves for being versatile and confident when it comes to tackling individual briefs.
The Growing Demand
Here is what Stewart had to say.
"The idea was to create a company that could provide creative solutions for interior and exterior spaces, and doing it well. The company originally started out providing murals and has steadily grown from there."
Stewart believes that, with the growing demand for original artwork, "it's more important now than ever to be flexible and versatile when it comes providing a creative service." He knows there are some really great companies and competition out there, and works hard to provide new and exciting ideas to work with a wide range of artists and agencies across the board.
We asked Stewart if he found it hard adapting to different projects and he said, "it's a fine balance, on the one hand you don't want to spread yourself too thinly by trying to cover as many disciplines as possible, and on the other hand you don't want to become predictable and repetitive." You can see below a few different styles of TLMC's work!
Stewart's main aim is to work alongside like minded artists who excel in their field and who enjoy what they do. He likes to collaborate and work with people who are passionate about their craft and says "it's invaluable to be challenged on an idea or a process."
He's spent the last five years working as a freelance artist, which means he predominantly specialises in illustration but with such a competitive marketing he knew had to broaden his skill set. "I've been fortunate enough to work alongside some amazing agencies and creatives enabling me to gain insight and experience across a varied range of practices", he tells us.
"I've always enjoyed working on big creative pieces, from start to finish the whole process is a really satisfying experience. I enjoy the creative problem solving. From the initial discussions and planning, to getting your hands dirty and executing the work."
So setting up The London Mural Company seemed like the next logical step for Stewart. He found that in both corporate and residential, there's such a demand for original work and there are so many talented creatives out there looking to provide it, it's just a case of joining the two elements together.
If you're reading this and thinking about what mural you could add to your home or business, then it's time to talk about current trends and what is most popular this season.
Over the last few years, 'street art' has really developed and come into it's own. " There is an ever growing curiosity and acceptance towards it", Stewart explains. "When executed well, it's an art form that works in complete unity within its environment and surroundings, both complimenting one another perfectly."
When speaking with TLMC we found out that it's so much more than just scrappy stencils, stickers and tags. It's large scale abstract murals, sculptures and installations bound with humour or social and political commentary. The crossover and diversity envelops so many practices and styles that it will constantly evolve organically.
With all this in mind, and hearing more about the concepts behind the design, it is clear that people are realising they don't and shouldn't have to settle for filling spaces with a generic print of a sunset or a skyline. There are so many alternatives and mediums that they can have something specifically designed that tells a story, reflects personality and uses the space to it's full potential.
You can see from TLMC website and social media pages, it is popular with businesses too. It is a great platform to create something that can explain what the company does and how it does it, but it's also good for the working environment. Employees and clients can get an immediate sense of company values.
Within a culture where we're exposed more than ever to endless information and imagery, our need for immediate visual satisfaction is growing. Apps like Pinterest and Instagram are on the rise, and the demand for new and original content is growing alongside with it.
Are you feeling inspired? Take a look at The London Mural Company's Instagram account, we've just followed them too, and we're already thinking about what we could do with the entrance of Ideal HQ!
Contact: Stewart Chromik
The London Mural Company - https://www.facebook.com/thelondonmuralcompany


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Core breakdown seems to be more serious in districts having cool growing seasons than in hot ones, but it occurs in all pear growing sections. Most varieties of pears are subject to the disease. Clairgeau, Clapp Favorite, Early Harvest, Guyot, Jargonnelle, Le Conte, Madeleine, and Sudduth have been reported susceptible under New York conditions. Of the varieties grown in the Northwest, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, and Clapp Favorite have been found most susceptible.
Various names have been applied to the disease by different authors; among these are internal breakdown, core rot, and brown heart. As the names imply, the disease is characterized by softening and browning of tissues in the region of the core (see photos). The breakdown may be closely confined to the core or may extend to surrounding flesh. Sometimes the softening is most pronounced in a zone about halfway between the center and the outside of the pear. In the early stage the affected tissues are soft and watery, and in any stage they have a disagreeable, sickening odor. In late stages the color becomes brownish or black, and in severe cases rapid breakdown and browning of the entire fruit occurs. The internal condition is often associated with a discoloration of the skin resembling senescent scald.
Core breakdown is classed as a market or storage disease of pears, but its time of occurrence depends largely upon the maturity of the fruits at the time of picking. Tests have shown that fruits harvested after optimum maturity are much more susceptible to core breakdown both in storage and on the market. The specific cause of core breakdown in pears is not known. The assumption is that pears harvested after optimum maturity are unable to slow their life processes enough for successful storage at 30° to 31 °F. Abnormal metabolism follows, and serious breakdown can occur in storage or after the pears are removed to ripen at 65° to 70 °F. Late-harvested, susceptible pears show an increase in carbon dioxide in the tissues around the core area until the onset of core breakdown. Such fruits produce an abnormally high amount of acetaldehyde until core breakdown is in an advanced stage. Although these byproducts of metabolism accompany core breakdown, no claim has been made that they are the cause of the disorder.
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- Date: June 30, 2014
- Location: Tillamook State Forest
- Start: Elk Creek Trailhead
- Distance: 10.8 miles
- Duration: 6 hours 53 minutes (breaks not included)
- Elevation gain: 3700 feet
- Type: Loop
- References: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland by Paul Gerald; Oregon Hikers
This hike is one of the more physically challenging ones that we've done. There are some sections that are so steep you find yourself crawling up and grabbing onto underbrush in order to hoist yourself up. The hike up to Elk Mountain in particular involves a lot of rock scrambling in addition to the steep grade. Personally, I found that the physical challenges of this hike were what made it worthwhile and fun. And the views along the way might even make you forget your exhaustion. Both Elk Mountain and Kings Mountain have summit registers, so you'll know when you've reached the summit of each. Don't forget to sign the notebooks!
Sidenote: Mack and I ran the Elk-Kings 25K trail race back in October (which basically follows the same route as the loop except you take Wilson River Trail back to Tillamook Forest Center rather than back to the Elk Creek Trailhead). HARDEST RUN OF OUR LIVES.


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Sentient Takes on Asia: Jon Epstein and Yuki Yoshida Speak about AI Innovation in Marketing at AdTech Tokyo
Sentient's Vice President Jon Epstein and Product Manager for Ascend in Japan Yuki Yoshida spoke at Ad:Tech Tokyo, currently Asia's largest marketing conference with over 15,000 attendees. Taking place between October 17-18th, 2017, Epstein and Yoshida spoke at 10 different seminars on Ascend–starting with a background on Sentient, an introduction on evolutionary algorithms, and a discussion on how Sentient uses them to optimize user experiences and designs to grow online sales and conversions.
Ad:Tech is a global marketing conference where brands, agencies, media and solution providers come together to discuss the latest trends, innovations and technologies in the advertising world. This was the 9th year for Ad:Tech Tokyo with over 200 speakers from both Japan and overseas offered insights about ad technology and also AI-powered marketing innovation. Sentient was joined by our partners in crime, Rakuten, to address the growing hunger for improvements in conversion rates in Japan.
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Special Agent Mauve-Mission: Naughty Horace
What do a hacker group, a hairless cat, and a botanist with a foot fetish have in common? Agent Mauve's next mission.
Agent Mauve is progressing with her language modules and gun and fight training, but she's still a baby agent. Thinking she's going out with Agent Red to just be arm candy and to sneak off towards the end of the meeting to steal data from a hotel room, it ends up being so much more than that.
The data that was stolen ends up bringing Mauve's friend, and soon boyfriend, Jeremy's work under scrutiny as possibly being a cover for The Arm.
Mauve is in over her head doing things she's not trained for while still trying to keep her training. Could baby Agent Mauve possibly bring down The Arm?


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Former Kindersley Klippers defenceman Troy Gedny is back at home in Alberta and ready to make an impact for the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons.
Gedny was traded Oct. 2 from Kindersley to the AJHL's Bonnyville Pontiacs in exchange for forward Marc Dubeau. From there, the Pontiacs turned around and immediately flipped Gedny to the Dragons.
In 41 games with the Klippers last season, the 1993-born Gedny tallied four goals and 11 points along with 77 PIMs.
Nathan Crosby, Dragons play-by-play announcer and afternoon news/sports anchor for 99.5 Drum FM, caught up with the former SJHL defenceman.


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After a bit of a hiatus, I'm back blogging! I missed it, but really enjoyed some quality time with my fabulous grandmother. Check out my Instagram to see some pictures of our wonderful adventures!
So, let's get started! My skin care routine has become a bit of an infatuation for me. Since junior high I've struggled to find products and a routine that kept my skin clear, moisturized, and soft. I've tried Proactive, OTC, random concoctions, you name it, I tried it. Sadly, very few things worked. I'm going to blame most of it on teenage hormones followed by a very stressful college course load. A few years ago, things took a turn for the better! I became ridiculously passionate about sticking to a consistent evening routine. With that, I've found some fabulous products and my skin has never been better.
Check out my evening skin care steps below:
Step #1: Johnson's Baby Oil
This little trick was passed down from my fabulous grandmother, then to my mom, and she passed it down to me! I use Johnson's Baby Oil to remove my waterproof make-up, primarily my mascara and eye liner. It is inexpensive and a little goes a long way, literally. I put a little bit (seriously, tiny amount) on a tissue and hold against my closed eyes. This begins to dissolve the mascara and allows me to gently wipe it away. It leaves NO residual mascara on my lashes, not even close to the lash line. Wiped clean! It protects the sensitive skin around my eyes and nourishes my eye lashes, which are brittle and sparse anyway.
Step #2: Oxy Skin Clearing Cleansing Pads
Now, these wipes are an acne medication formula. I do not suffer from acne, but I swear by these things. After using the baby oil, I wipe my face with two of these and it literally takes off ALL my makeup and leaves my skin just ever so slightly exfoliated. Using these allows my cleanser to work to its full potential. By taking away all the makeup, oil, and other factors from the day, my face feels primed for cleansing. If I had to pick only one product from my evening routine, this would be a strong contender.
Step #3: Garnier Nourishing Cleansing Oil
I've heard a lot of hype about facial cleansing oils. I was initially skeptical of adding "oil" to my face. Who wants more oil on their skin? I was at the drugstore and saw this Garnier facial oil and threw it in my basket…no high hopes in this purchase. I was sorely mistaken! I. Love. This. Stuff. I love it so much, I even got my grandmother hooked on it during her visit and I ordered one for her when she arrived home! Garnier better not discontinue this little miracle bottle. It leaves my skin so soft and so moisturized. My pores are smaller after using and I use half the amount of my night cream now. Seriously, add this to your routine. You won't regret it.
Step #4: Olay Total Effects 7 Tone Correcting Night Cream
I have always enjoyed Olay products. The scent and consistency of their night creams has always worked well for my sensitive skin. I typically find most night creams irritate my skin because of all the ingredients and components added. My face will get red, tight, and swell. This night cream has not done a single thing to irritate my picky skin. After only one week of using this, I found my skin to be more even, supple, and fine lines virtually disappeared. The scent is clean and reminds me of a spa. When applying it is a bit tacky on the skin, but soaks in after a few minutes, leaving a dewy and moisturized effect to the skin. This stuff is great!
If you are looking to switch up your evening cleansing routine or want to try out a new product, I would HIGHLY recommend everything from my current routine. They are all reasonably priced and can be found at your local drugstore or beauty store.
Thanks for stopping by!


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Delicate but strong, durable but seasonal, beautiful but humble, native yet cultivated…these are the characteristics of Yamato nadeshiko (or simply, nadeshiko), a flower most widely known as dianthus. A regular part of our Southeastern PA spring and summer landscape, nadeshiko grows wild in Japan. The other half of its Latin name, Yamato, originally referred to a province in Japan, and later as an ancient name for Japan as a whole. Today, yamato has come to encompass all things Japanese. However, when combined as yamatonadeshiko, it signifies Japan's ideal woman: feminine, chaste, supportive, devoted (to her husband), and despite being delicate and beautiful on the outside, is strong and capable on the inside, carrying the weight of the family's and household's needs.
During the Second World War, this ideal was promoted as a kind of national propaganda, instilling the belief that women should be gentle and delicate, yet able to endure all the pain and poverty of life for her soldier-husband (and the country) to win the war. This meant she should always be ready to fight with halberds (or takeyari, a spear made of bamboo used when you don't have a halberd) and to die any time for her country, or to keep her chastity.
And though on the surface, it might seem nothing more than an intriguing history lesson, it's actually a fitting storyline for Chef Moon, whose professional journey as a female chef and restaurateur has occasionally required all of the characteristics described above.
Of course, we aren't trying to stir anything up (well, unless it's in our kitchen) or make grand socio-political statements. Rather, we celebrate the beauty of all things Japanese—its history, art and food. And, its collective quest for harmony—which we hope you'll find here.


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Two and a half years after moving to Hong Kong, I finally just made my way to Macau, that 'other' Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, for a girls' weekend out. Frequently cited as the Las Vegas of the East, with significant Portuguese influences, I was curious to see if it lives up to all the hype. So after a roughly 1-hour, easy-breezy Cotai Waterjet ride across the Pearl River Estuary, my friends Jen and Ginny and I embarked on a couple days of well-earned debauchery (well, not quite – but explore we did)!
The Grand Hyatt Macau served as our comfortable base for the weekend, situated right in the popular City of Dreams complex, on the Cotai Strip where the majority of larger hotels and casinos are located. [The Strip was created with reclaimed land in adherence to Macau's fervent land reclamation policies, to bridge the previously separated islands of Taipa and Colôane.] While not in-your-face luxurious, the Hyatt is a relatively newer and more contemporary option in the area, offering very professional, friendly service and a low-key afternoon tea in the lobby lounge. The lovely woman who checked us in even remembered my name the next day at check-out. And we were extended both a room on the highest floor available (31 out of 32) and a late check-out at 2 pm (these were both upon request, and I suppose my Platinum membership from years of accumulated travel didn't hurt). All in all, this was a pleasant hotel experience.
It's a quick walk (through a string of luxury shops, the requisite casino, and holiday decor, of course) from the Hyatt to the 2000-seat theater that hosts the House of Dancing Water show. A spectacle that lavishes in its customized stage, House features a pool containing 3.7 million gallons of water (that's the equivalent of 5 Olympic swimming pools, in case you're curious), 239 water jets, and hydraulics to create a less watery stage on the spot.
Overall, the show is dramatic and admittedly boasts pretty impressive acrobatic and daredevil talent. It is clearly modeled after the incredible Cirque du Soleil, fusing circus arts with contemporary dance, theatrical music, special effects, and a dreamscape backdrop.
Although the House of Dancing Water show was created by Franco Dragone, who is largely responsible for the incomparable Cirque du Soleil's early success and rapid expansion in the 1980s and 90s (even directing their now-legendary water show in Las Vegas entitled 'O'), we found the so-called historical, love story narrative in House to be a bit lacking, without any clear thread of cohesiveness. This seems to be a common takeaway by many guests, who often leave in a slight haze of bemused confusion. The depiction of Africa has led some to question whether there might even be some ever-so-slightly-racist nuances (although I suspect the show instead intends to historically allude to tribal Africa). By contrast, Cirque's shows, while highly fantastical, generally exude greater sophistication and refinement than House of Dancing Water. For House, best to let the idea of a compelling story go, and just focus on enjoying the visuals. For photographers, the show is like candy (but note that flash photography and videography are strictly prohibited).
Tip: If you really want to immerse in the House of Dancing Water, book yourself a seat in the front rows, where you don raincoats that likely only partially shield you from all the splashes.
Create a spectacle of your own at the famed Macau Tower. From 223 meters up in the sky, you can experience a vertiginous walk out onto a glass platform to take in panoramic views (and of course, views down to the ground). Or bungee (bungy, in local spelling) jump if you dare from 233 meters up, the highest such commercial jump in the world! A controlled SkyJump alternative allows you to experience a descent from the same height but without the nerve-rattling free fall and rebound of a bungee jump. Physically fit folks without acrophobia can now also embark on a roughly 3-hour climb all the way to the tower's highest point at 338 meters. But if your goals are less (literally) lofty, then just enjoy the gaming center, or shop and dine to your heart's content.
Tip: Entertaining but tamer ostentation can also be found in other iterations throughout Macau, such as simply walking through the sprawling Venetian Macao complex or watching tropical fish swim by inside the columnar aquarium at the MGM Macau.
Unlike some other casino-centric cities, Macau also has a more culture-focused side, owed in large part to its history as a Portuguese colony until 1999, before control of the territory was returned to China. The historic area was thankfully named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, which should protect it from Macau's otherwise-pervasive tendencies toward massive development (which as always, brings its controversial mix of local erosion and escalating real estate prices, but also employment opportunities). UNESCO protection should also help Macau maintain some of its uniqueness vs. other urban centers of hedonistic pleasures.
Even if you plan to venture to Macau mostly to party or gamble, this historic quarter of the city is worth a wander. If you must see a casino in this area, check out the over-the-top, whimsical Hotel (and Casino) Lisboa, built in 1970. The more modern Grand Lisboa is right across the street.
Then center yourself at or near Senado Square a few blocks away, and amble your way through the narrow streets and alleys up to the classic ruins of St. Paul's (the façade remains of a church after a 19th-century typhoon and fire) for a slightly elevated view of the area. If time permits, there are other sights radiating in almost all directions from here, as well.
But while St. Paul's and a number of other historical sites (such as fortress-set Macao Museum, Guia Lighthouse, Lou Kau Mansion, Mandarin's House mansion, Moorish Barracks, and A-Ma Temple) help give the area its visual appeal and may serve as anchors, simply wandering around is more than half the fun. At times, you may feel momentarily like you have stepped into a small European town, with its Portuguese-influenced tilework, fountains, wavy mosaic streets, and colonial, pastel-hued architecture.
The happy in-the-street chaos, temples, curio shops, and meat in sheet form that tend to permeate Asia will remind you just where you are, though. And that's not a bad thing – you are in Asia, after all, and a big part of the charm of Macau is the mashup manifestations of its unusual Portuguese-Chinese fusion of cultures.
Tip: If you have time, check out Frommer's 2 suggested walking tours of the main historic area.
Take a break and enjoy some of the other local snacks – this is a big part of the reason you're here. So join the queue at sweet shops such as Lord Stow's Bakery or Margaret's Café e Nata (the latter of which was somewhat inexplicably closed when we attempted a visit during their 'opening hours' and has suffered a few recent reports of apparent rudeness). Let loose your Pavlovian response as the smell of freshly baked, Portuguese-style egg tarts waft toward you. Slightly different in appearance and taste from its neighbor's equally famous egg tarts (those in Hong Kong spun off from the Portuguese version), these tarts are caramelized on top similar to a creme brûlée and have a flaky crust. They are always served warm, so the custard is sure to melt in your mouth. As for whether the Macau or Hong Kong egg tarts are better, of course that is a matter of personal taste. I think both have earned their place in my stomach.
Tip: If you live in Hong Kong and just want a small taste of Macau, you can save yourself a trip and try the Portuguese egg tarts at Lord Stow's only HK branch inside The Excelsior Hotel.
Bite-size almond cookies are another local favorite and are quite ubiquitous on the streets here, although I found them to taste a bit like almond-flavored chalk. Not bad, but as they are quite dry, I view these as optimized if dipped briefly into a hot cup of tea. Their heartier composition over egg tarts make them a more practical take-home gift though, and tins of these are common companions on the ride back to Hong Kong.
Tip: If you seek an alternative area that still offers traditional Portuguese-tinged fare and is less developed and toured than the main historic quarter, investigate the small Colôane fishing village back across the bridge, with its own nearby branch of Lord Stow's and also a well-loved Portuguese restaurant, Restaurante Espaço Lisboa.
Beyond the sweets, heartier Portuguese fare can be found at several other establishments in Macau, notably at favorites like the beachside Fernando's, Antonio in Taipa, or Carlos near the Docks. Portuguese cuisine does not smile on vegetarians, as it is dominated by meat and seafood. For those who can enjoy it, it leans toward simple preparations with rich, robust flavors, such as clam and chorizo sausage stew cooked in a cataplana (a kitchen gadget akin to a pressure cooker or Dutch oven), with hearty doses of garlic and onion, in a rich tomato base. Grilled codfish with potatoes and garden vegetables, spicy African chicken, and steak with white wine sauce, ham, and egg are other popular options. Portuguese wine to help wash it all down can be enjoyed for a song.
Tip: Antonio (mentioned above) offers a few limited vegetarian options to better accommodate diners of varying preferences.
For a more upper-crust experience of local cuisine, head over to Vida Rica at the Mandarin Oriental Macau. Surprisingly empty when we were there (except for the couple adorably getting engaged next to us), Vida Rica offers a classy dinner with both Portuguese and Chinese selections. I opted for an all-cod meal, which I probably should have varied – but it was all quite enjoyable, with more subtle flavors and refined cooking techniques than at other local spots. I admit some food envy of Ginny's choice of stuffed grilled squid with chourico-onions, rainbow potatoes, and coriander infused shrimp sauce, with a delicate squid ink tuile as its visual pièce de résistance.
The staff here is very knowledgeable, happily offering recommendations along the way. This is an elegant but not overbearing dining experience, one that will encourage a 4-hour dinner (as we had). Just don't fill up too much on the delicious warm tomato bread, accompanied by your choice of 4 (!) different butters (citrus, chile, unsalted, and salted), so you save room later for at least one of Vida Rica's sumptuous desserts, such as our selection of the mango mille feuille with lime sherbet.
Tips: Be sure to strut your stuff on Vida Rica's elevator bank runway, lit underfoot, and take a gander at the mirrored restrooms. And before you leave the Mandarin Oriental, take a moment to inspect the gorgeous, 'rearranged landscape', porcelain dress sculpture downstairs crafted by Chinese artist, Li Xiaofeng.
While I have no prior baseline for Macau, and there were certainly tourists and gamblers out and about, Macau overall just seemed to be a bit more low-key and less thronged with revelers than I expected, particularly for a weekend. A majority of visitors typically hail from mainland China, especially frequenting the casinos – however, that has been waning somewhat as luxury spending from China has been on the downturn lately. So perhaps that explains some of the relative quietude. Or perhaps it is because the winter holidays are right around the corner, and would-be travelers are either nesting at home or prioritizing other locales. Or maybe this weekend was just some kind of anomaly. After all, it is hard to ignore that tourism to Macau tripled between 1999 and 2009. And Macau has become the world's dominant gambling haven, putting Vegas in its place years ago. Even with fewer properties than Vegas, Macau's gambling revenues outweigh those in Vegas up to ~6-fold, depending on what source you pull. And from a development perspective, it shows no signs of slowing down, with its gargantuan version of The Venetian serving as a formidable icon, City of Dreams now firmly in place, and Studio City just opened – to name a few. Just driving around (or even peering out of your hotel window), it's impossible to miss the endless shells of quickly rising buildings and cranes working into the wee hours to create the latest and greatest hotel/casino/entertainment/dining/shopping complex. However, I do think Vegas did a better job at creating a main strip that almost guarantees stumbling from one property to the next, with ample opportunities to celebrate even on the street with fellow party-makers.
In a grand attempt to further increase the volume of visitors to Macau (and cross-pollination with Hong Kong and the Pearl River West area of the mainland), a massive, to-be-42-km-long, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) is in the works. It won't be completed until at least 2020 at the rate things are going, with technical and other ongoing challenges. Regardless, the standard ferry and TurboJET hydrofoil options make getting to Macau efficient for those of us not sporting our own wheels. And the journey is a brief and easy one, save for a little choppiness that can occasionally warrant the seatbelts and for some, perhaps also the sick bags that the staff pass around at the beginning of each launch. If you tend toward a bit of seasickness, bring along some Dramamine and a friend to keep you calm, just in case. But rest assured, if strongly turbulence-and-really-any-kind-of-bumpiness-averse Ginny and I are any indication, anyone can make this ride without too much trouble.
So…is Macau worth a trip? If you're coming from afar for a short while, I suggest saving yourself the time and spending it instead on another more compelling part of Asia. After all, there are so many other corners of this continent to explore, and only so much vacation time to spare.
However, if you already live in or plan to spend an extended period of time in Hong Kong, southern mainland China, or perhaps Taiwan, then certainly give it a go at least once, whether you intend to simply party or explore the historic areas (or preferably both). It does have the goods to sustain an entertaining weekend or 2, and even luxuriating in Macau can be done for less than in pricey HK. Macau is a fun setting for an escape especially from hectic HK, made even more memorable by run-ins with friendly locals and fellow visitors, and most importantly, the company of great friends.
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March 2018
1. JEREMY ANTROBUS, fourth grade, Nathan B. Young Elementary, Rapids Water Park Trip Winner:
Jeremy is trying to make a change for the better. As a fourth grader, he is looked up to by the younger students and he tries to guide them in the right direction. Not long ago, Jeremy was riding his bike around the perimeter of the school when he saw a younger male student pull a knife out on a female student and watched in horror as the male began to chase the female. Without thinking of his own safety or the consequences of his next move, Jeremy asked the student to stop and put the knife down, warning him he could hurt someone. The student then threatened to slash his tires. With little fear, Jeremy asked again. The student once again denied. Jeremy then quickly approached the student and managed to get the knife away. While not the advisable course of action due to danger to oneself, Jeremy showed true bravery. The mother of the female student retrieved the knife from Jeremy and thanked him for saving her daughter. The next school day, the mother came in to report the situation and tell the administration about Jeremy's heroism. This positive recognition for Jeremy means everything hopefully giving him the confidence to continue doing the right thing. That day Jeremy was not the usual suspect; he was the hero.
2. DANIEL BOTELL, fifth grade, Colonial Drive Elementary:
Through the past four years Daniel has been a Do The Right Thing student in the making. From earning Honor Badges in the Boy Scouts for picking up debris from polluted waterways and county parks to helping younger scouts that needed assistance, Daniel wants to be of service to all. Daniel is a proud member of his school's Safety Patrol, helping others stay safe by walking in the hallways and tying the shoes of small children so they won't trip and fall. He even worked his way up to be selected as a captain. Recently, Daniel and his friend noticed a man following them around in the park. He became cautious, wondered about the man's intentions, and was worried the man might do something to him and his friend or take their bikes. After a while, Daniel and his friend were walking away from the park when they noticed the same man break into a car and steal a backpack. Daniel and his friend immediately reported what they had witnessed to the victims and gave a description of the man. They also helped search the neighborhood for the suspect while waiting for the police. Year after year, Daniel has always maintained high grades in his Gifted class and has earned Honor Roll awards for his academics and citizenship. He has volunteered to participate in the after school Water Bottle Rocket Club and has participated in Saturday STEM events. At home, Daniel cares deeply for his father who suffers from cancer, glaucoma, and a broken back. He helps his dad with medication, and takes care of him on a daily basis including tucking in his blanket at night. Daniel is a conscientious student who is passionate about his school, family, and community.
3. SAMANTHA CHAVEZ, eighth grade, Hialeah Middle:
Samantha is a sweet, hardworking student who has always been on the Honor Roll. She continues to excel in her rigorous courses. She studies hard in hopes to one day become a successful business woman. Samantha is also very involved in her school's Science/SECME Club where she partakes in multiple experiments and robotics competitions. Sadly, at the young age of four, she had to endure serious family issues. Due to the controversy, Samantha's mother shut her out even though the court allowed her mother visitation. Sadly, the last time Samantha saw her mom was three years ago on her birthday. Samantha continues to reach out to her mother in hopes of reconnecting with her one day. No matter how many times she calls or texts, Samantha is always ignored. Luckily, Samantha has an amazing, kind, and loving stepmother, but she still yearns for the attention of her birth mother. Despite all the negativity and stress occurring in her life, Samantha continues to rise above and succeed academically and emotionally. She led a food drive at her school with the help of the school counselor in hopes of making an impact on the lives of homeless children. For her selflessness in always putting others first, Samantha is a true Do The Right Thing candidate.
4. WAYNE DANIEL, fifth grade, Colonial Drive Elementary:
Wayne did not always do the right thing when he was younger but has now matured into an honest and caring young man. An older boy was bothering Wayne and his friend by cussing, making fun of their clothes, and being physical towards them. Wayne decided to stand his ground trying to ward off the negative comments and aggression. When Wayne's friend was being pushed around, Wayne tried to defuse the situation to protect his friend and then finally notified his teachers. Wayne also did the right thing when he and a friend noticed a man break into a car and steal a backpack. He ran up to the victim's house and notified the homeowner about what he had witnessed. Together with his friend they searched the neighborhood to try to locate the suspect while waiting for the police to arrive. Wayne is very helpful in the classroom, sweeping, straightening up, and cleaning desks. Before Wayne's grandmother passed away, he helped wash dishes, mop floors, and clean bathroom. He also helped her walk because she had poor eyesight. For his positive change, Wayne is a great Do The Right Thing candidate.
5. THOMAS HECKER, eighth grade, & 6. MIA PERATA, eighth grade, Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beack K8:
March 14th was the one-month anniversary of the Parkland shooting. It was also the date that school walkouts were being planned nationwide. Thomas and Mia felt that a walk-out would not benefit the school or the students who might use it simply as an excuse to get out of class. Thomas and Mia really wanted to take this time to remember and pay respect to the lives that were lost and the people that were affected but also give their peers a platform to speak their minds. They decided to set up a 30-minute middle school presentation all on their own that included members of the volleyball team, basketball team, and the cheerleaders and student speakers. This was an event set up by the kids, for the kids, and everyone really appreciated what they were trying to do. The message that they sent was stronger than any walk out could have been.
7. ANGEL MARTINEZ, third grade, Riverside Elementary:
On the morning of March 19, Angel found a tool that could be used as a weapon at his school. He quickly ran over and turned it over to his teacher. This was an act of someone who wants to keep his school and peers safe. In a day and age where students are encouraged to "See Something, Say Something," Angel did just that. He most definitely deserves the Do The Right Thing honor.
8. MARK MERWITZER, twelfth grade, School for Advanced Studies Wolfson:
Mark is the 2018 Silver Knight nominee in Social Science for his school due to his extraordinary volunteer work in the community including his personal mission to make texting while driving a primary offense in the State of Florida. Mark has worked tirelessly over the past two years on this initiative which he started all on his own at the age of 16. In the process, he has earned 1,500 hours of community service. Mark garnered the support of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners which made it one of their legislative priorities this year. Mark flew to Tallahassee on numerous occasions to lobby the Florida House and Senate to pass this legislation. He spoke before almost every committee and convinced 90% of the legislators that the passage of this bill would save thousands of lives each year. Mark fought very hard to pass this legislation and the Florida House approved it by a vote of 112 to 2. Sadly, a few weeks ago, a state senator committee chair decided he was going to stop the bill by not allowing it to come to a vote on the floor of the Senate. Had it gone to the floor for a vote, it would have passed overwhelmingly and the people of Florida would be safer as a result today. However, Mark does not give up easily and will continue pushing for this legislation at the next session. Mark accomplished more by bringing this legislation as far as he did than many professional lobbyists that are paid six figure salaries. The amazing thing is that Mark did all of this while attending one of the most academically challenging high schools in Miami. Mark is in the top five percent of high school seniors in Miami graduating in the Class of 2018 with a GPA of 4.51 taking almost all advanced courses. Due to his leadership, Mark was selected by the City of Palmetto Bay, where he lives, to serve as Vice Chairman of the Palmetto Bay Youth Involvement Board. Mark will receive a two-year Associate in Arts degree from Miami Dade College before he graduates from high school on June 1st. For all of his amazing accomplishments, Mark is certainly a Do The Right Thing winner.
9. MARIA SANCHEZ, ninth grade, South Dade Senior High:
Maria is an outstanding student who is wise beyond her years. Aside from her stellar grades and her commitment to excellence, Maria is very involved in her school community. She is a future officer of the International Thespian Society at her school, and is sure to be leading the theatre magnet program and many other organizations in the very near future. She is a natural born leader, and has been dedicating much of her extra time to help her community and her classmates. Maria is one of five children, and has been raised by a single mom. She is a humble teenager who takes nothing for granted. She is consistently courteous and polite to everyone around her and is always willing to help anyone in need. At this year's district theatre competition, Maria excelled in her competition categories and earned the opportunity to represent her school at the state competition in Tampa. The trip is extremely expensive, and she was initially unsure if she would be able to find the financial means in order to attend. However, Maria attended every fundraiser and personally sold hundreds of muffins after school through the booster club and raised enough money to cover all of the costs. It quickly came to Maria's attention that there was a fellow theatre student who had recently come into a dire financial situation at home and was going to be unable to attend the state competition. Maria secretly continued fundraising and worked with her mother to raise the necessary funds in order for her classmate to attend. Not only did Maria work to make sure that her mom was not burdened with extra financial struggles, she stepped up and helped someone else in need that was extremely grateful for her grand gesture. With tears in her eyes, her classmate was left speechless when she found out what Maria had done for her. Maria is a shining role model that we don't often see in our society. She is a giving, kind, intelligent, and strong young lady, a true example of what it is to do the right thing.
10. MELANIE VASQUEZ, eighth grade, Hialeah Gardens Middle, Washington, D.C. Trip Winner:
On a daily basis crisis is adverted at schools because of students reporting things immediately. On February 7th, Melanie was on her second day of making classroom presentations for Start with Hello Week. The presentation she was doing was Say Something created by Sandy Hook Promise which teaches students how to spot warning signs and what to do if they encounter alarming information. As Melanie was walking to her next classroom to present, she was approached by a sixth grade student who had seen her presentation and informed Melanie that there was another student who had said she wanted to die. Melanie immediately ran and approached a young lady who was sitting on a bench sobbing, mumbling things, and texting. Two other girls were with her. Melanie quickly spoke to the young lady and tried to console her although at first she didn't respond and continued texting while her friends told Melanie what was going on. Melanie then quickly contacted the Trust Counselor to explain the situation. At this point, the student was texting a suicide helpline and now was screaming that she wanted to die. Immediate interventions were rendered to the young lady to keep her safe. Since then the student has returned to school and Melanie has reached out to her to make sure she is okay. Academically, Melanie has obtained Principals Honor Roll every grading period and will be entering high school with five high school credit courses completed with straight A's. Melanie is in the National Junior Honor Society, a part of the Jaguar Dance Team, Volleyball Team, and Castaway Club, which is a fishing club. She has been a Peer Counselor in the DFYIT Club for 3 years and is currently the Vice President. She has participated in many community service events at school such as: Live Like Bella Walk-a-Thon, Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, and Wear Pink Day. She has been doing classroom presentations to her peers for the past three years on the topics of drugs, alcohol, bullying, depression, cyber safety, say something, and kindness just to name a few. For the past 2 years she has volunteered at The Village South bringing gifts and spending time with the children that live there while their parents are in rehab. Last year her school created The Gardens Boutique, a place for needy youth to get prom dresses, shoes and accessories, etc. Melanie was there from the beginning helping with cleaning, painting, organizing, and decorating the boutique. She also donated several beautiful gowns. Melanie also volunteers at her local church and on a yearly basis goes to Nicaragua where they do cookouts to feed the poor. For helping to save a life, as well as all her other amazing abilities, talents, and compassion towards others, Melanie is being honored for always doing the right thing.


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Making credit card payments is something we all have to do. For some of us, it goes without saying that everything that goes on the card will be paid within a month. However, if you got into credit repair, you may have drifted from this principle pretty heavily. This is why you should probably read these few guidelines about paying your credit card. Hopefully, you will see more clearly when you encounter that period of the month which is, for a lot of us, pretty stressful, especially when it comes to choosing the repayment amount and trying to figure at the last moment where we're going to get it from. Let's begin.
Minimum payments
Needless to say, minimum payments are essential. Thankfully though, they're usually pretty small except if you've been dragging the situation along for a long time. Minimum payments go up with time and your credit score takes a turn for the worse as well, putting more pressure on you. Make sure your minimum payments are always payed, ahead of time if possible to avoid forgetting about it.
Late accounts
Once all your minimum payments are taken care of, it's time to move on to your late accounts. Pay those that have been late for the longest time first because they could turn into a more negative entry on your credit report if they're sent into collection. In the case of late accounts, there are usually a few things you can do; like negotiate payment plans and get some new terms that match your situation. Respecting your engagements is important when it comes to late accounts, because if you've signed up for something and planned on paying it, but didn't, your credit score might take a big drop.
Next up in the order of things for credit repair is your credit limits that are a bit out of hand. A credit card that's near its limit or even over it send to wrong message to lenders. If you still have some extra money available, you should bring those numbers down, which should theoretically then bring your credit score numbers up, if you keep up these good habits. Also, highering your limit might sound like a good strategy, but the lenders won't think so in their evaluation of your credit.
Aim for Zero
If you've gotten here your credit repair is going good. It's now time to aim for zero on your balances. Low balance means an improving credit score, and more credit opportunities.
Higher rates a must
Also, it's useful to specify that in addition to all those steps above, you should take into consideration the account that have higher interest rates and could hurt you. Especially if you've been dragging your credit repair situation for a long time, you could be feeling like those high interest rates are putting a halt on your efforts. Pay on them all while respecting the order we've put together for you here in the strategy above, and you should achieve satisfying results for your credit repair.
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