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Once the gun had gone off and all the pace groups had departed, nature finally called and I walked over to the phalanx of potties waiting for this non-participant. Even if I had needed to go before the race, I likely would have held it if at all possible. There's an etiquette there, you see. Spectators should give way to competitors unless it's pretty urgent.
When I stepped into the pottie it was per the usual scene. A few dribs of pee were perched on the toilet seat. I'm not some germophobe, but it always amazes me that some men, and I assume in large part they are men standing up to pee, cannot use either the provided urinal or sit down to avoid peeing all over the seat.
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Everyone knows, or at least they should by now after years of Porta Pottie use, that throwing garbage of any sort into the waste area can mess up the system of cleaning them out. Yet there are people who simply don't care. In fact they go beyond simply not caring and throw whatever they like in there.
The thought process here is not some isolated group of individuals out there who don't know how to poop. It's a sign of a portion of society that eminently does not care what happens to others, or how other people are treated. Because they're not stopping to think that some person cleaning out that Porta Pottie has to somehow extricate the bottle or other item of trash they've tossed into the latrine.
Now the Porta Pottie people are probably smarter than that. They've no doubt gotten quite used to the piggie habits of certain runners, cyclists and triathletes who don't give a shit how they treat the world. You'd think, in a sport where individual character is so often put to the test, that the average quotient of human standards of behavior would be a little higher.
But apparently not. Absolutely anyone that wants to participate in these activities can pay and show up for a race. And they can walk into that Porta Pottie and do whatever business they see fit in the style they choose to do it.
I've walked into Porta-Potties before and walked right back out because it was too disgusting to use. People and their asses must have a really strange relationship at times. I don't know how they manage to shoot their business so high, or accomplish the performance art in some Porta Potties. Same goes with public restrooms. I know the drama Breaking Bad pointed out the extremes to which the human character can be stretched, but seriously, if there were camera posted in Porta Potties we might have the most viral video ever. If people could stomach it.
Because the human character is truly revealed in this most basic of activities that all human beings must partake.
If it were at all practical, I would advocate a separate group of Porta Potties for women only. Of course that means we men who care about such things would be forced to accept that men might care even less if they were only concerned about pooping and peeing ahead of other men. I rather believe that it is only the sight of women going into Porta Potties that makes some men behave at all.
Barely that. It's the opposite of the "I've got mine" mentality that is vexing so much of politics today. It's the anally driven expression of selfishness that makes a person leave a piss-driven or excrementally insane mess in a Porta Pottie. Or throwing garbage in there when it is well-known that causes difficulty for the business and people who cleaned these conveniences for us. It's the idea that "My shit doesn't smell" or "People can just deal with my shit" that is causing so much grief in this world.
It's inconsiderate, in other words. Which begs us to ask the question: "What kind of human being cares so little about others and so much about themselves that they cannot carry a plastic bottle to the clearly marked recycling bins that were everywhere around the marathon site?"
In that answer we find the problem with so much of society. Either there are people so self-unaware they do not even consider it a problem to behave so badly, or they are very well aware of their bad Porta Pottie habits on every front and think it's the responsibility of others in the world to deal with their shit.
The first option is bad enough. The second is what drags down entire societies. Porta Pottie politics have a lot to say about where this world may be headed.


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Providers urged to help lobby lawmakers to back letter asking OMB Director to clear Interim Final Rule that would resume blended rates for rural providers.
Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-Wash.) has launched a House sign-on letter calling on Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to clear an HME-related Interim Final Rule (IFR) that would bring much-needed relief to rural HME providers.
Currently under review at OMB, the IFR, would resume the 50/50, blended fee schedule for rural and non-bid areas that was in effect during the phase-in of national bid expansion during Jan. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016.
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"We strongly urge you to take quick action and clear this rule to provide relief in non-competitive bidding areas," the sign-on letter reads. "Specifically, we urge you to extend reimbursement rates effective on January 1, 2016 in non-competitive bid areas from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018."
A statement from the American Association for Homecare noted that such an IFR could help in more ways than one.
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The deadline to collect signatures is Sept. 26, and AAHomecare urged providers to contact their Representatives and ask them to sign the letter. The association noted that members of the House who signed the June 2017 letter to HHS and CMS on HME policy priorities would be candidates for joining this sign-on campaign. A list of them is available at http://bit.ly/2wL0T3X.
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The scale of the contraction took economists by surprise and sparked a sterling sell-off as traders reacted to fresh evidence of the UK economy's weakness.
Retail sales were expected to decline by 0.6pc in May but in fact contracted by 1.4pc, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The slide was the steepest since January 2010, just three months after the UK came out of recession.
Ed Balls, the shadow Chancellor, seized on the data to support his call for a temporary cut in VAT. "By putting more money directly into people's pockets, it would be a boost for consumers," he said. "The inevitable increase in consumer confidence would help the struggling retail sector."
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"The underlying trend in sales over the past several months still looks broadly flat at best," said Vicky Redwood at Capital Economics. "What's more, we expect this trend to worsen as households respond to the intensifying squeeze on their real pay. We continue to think that overall household spending will drop by about 1pc this year."
The weakness on the high street was across the board. Food sales contracted 3.2pc by value last month, the lowest on record, while non-food sales also suffered a decline of 0.8pc.
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Economists had expected a decline to offset the surprise 1.1pc growth in retail sales in April, which was helped by the warm weather and the bank holidays. However, the scale of the drop was more than double expectations.
Richard Lim, an economist at the British Retail Consortium, said: "A return to sunny weather through the summer may provide another lift to retail sales, but it will take more than the holiday season to fix the underlying problem of low consumer confidence."
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Tax and Business Consultants
Posted March 16, 2019
The Watson CPA Group is not only a group of Colorado Springs CPAs or number crunchers- we are tax and business consultants and our firm will take you through the cycles of your personal and business lives. Many accountants are only compliance oriented, and while IRS compliance is critical, being proactive is equally important.
Not every business runs the same or has the same needs. We want to ask the appropriate questions, listen, and develop a game plan that works for you. Topics such as entity structure, health insurance, retirement planning, executive fringe benefits, 401k and profit sharing plans, educational assistance programs, health reimbursement arrangements and accountable plans are just some of the areas that define the form and function of today's business. Square pegs don't go in round holes- we'll find the right solution for you and your business.
Moreover, our goal at the Watson CPA Group is to always prepare comprehensive and accurate financial reports, filings and tax returns, but equally important is your understanding of how this stuff "works". To the extent necessary, we want you to be comfortable with your tax and accounting world so together we can successfully plan for your future.
Nationwide Business Consultants
Yes, we are a bunch of Colorado Springs CPAs but we do most of our business (over 80% in fact) outside of Colorado. How? The Watson CPA Group embraces technology by utilizing secure client portals and online submit forms to exchange documentation. However, we remain committed to direct delivery, face-to-face interactions and personal relationships with our clients. While most of our clients are primarily in California, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, the Midwest, Florida and New England, we serve business owners in all 50 states including Washington D.C.
Join Our Team
The Watson CPA Group is continuously looking for professionals to join our team of business consultants and tax return preparers. We offer benefits such as flexible work hours including work from home, health insurance reimbursements through an HRA, 401k, disability insurance, among others. We have a fun atmosphere and are closed on Fridays from May thru November. Here is a link to our current positions and associated applications-
Your Team
We have 30 people working for you; not too big, not too small. Goldilocks would be happy. Additionally, we chop ourselves up into Pods so that each team is functioning as a mini firm within a firm. This allows more intimacy of each client's unique needs. On the outside, your house is just like anyone else's house; four walls and a roof. But the colors, floor coverings, furnishes, beer selection, etc. is what makes you unique. We have firm-wide systems and procedures to ensure quality and accuracy, but that is simply the foundation for us to build upon. Relationships, closeness, understanding, communication, seeing clients as people, etc. are the things that we remain focused on and dedicated to.
Here is your Watson CPA Group team (what a good looking bunch!)-
Pod A
|Tina Watson, CPA, CFP
Senior Partner
Bio / Expertise
Tina Watson Bio
Tina Watson became a Certified Public Accountant in 2003. Tina has both a Bachelor's and Master's in Business Administration and consults with a variety of small businesses including Defense Contractors.
Tina takes pride in helping her client understand how the numbers come together. She believes that the extra time spent with a client illustrating the mathematical nuances helps everyone better understand their business.Tina also provides financial planning and investment strategies as the Principal of SFD Capital, a registered investment advisor firm. Tina manages Pod A.
As a mother of three and avid tennis player (4.5 baby!), Tina still finds time to enjoy traveling, exercise and the occasional moment of downtime (which is like a unicorn).
Areas of Expertise
|Rachael Weber, CPA
Tax Manager
Lana retired from a long career full of accounting and finance for 35 years for a Colorado Springs defense contractor, and at one time was actually the boss of one of our CPAs (hint: not Brian)! She doesn't let that go to her head though and continues to work for the Watson CPA Group as a Tax Senior preparing corporate and personal tax returns on Tina's team (Pod A).
Lana's passions in life include rescuing cats in her sanctuary (Yes, Tina and Jason were hustled into taking a massive cat named Mocha), remodeling her 70-year old home, swimming and spending time with her daughter and granddaughter.
|Terry Bryan, CPA
Tax Senior
Bio / Expertise
Terry Bryan Bio
|Lana Rollins
Tax Senior
Lana retired from a long career full of accounting and finance for 35 years for a Colorado Springs defense contractor, and at one time was actually the boss of one of our CPAs (hint: not Brian)! She doesn't let that go to her head though and continues to work for the Watson CPA Group as a Tax Senior preparing corporate and personal tax returns on Tina's team (Pod A).
Lana's passions in life include rescuing cats in her sanctuary (Yes, Tina and Jason were hustled into taking a massive cat named Mocha), remodeling her 70-year old home, swimming and spending time with her daughter and granddaughter.
|Pat Herrera, EA
Sr. Staff Accountant
Patricia Herrera Bio
Patricia wasn't looking for a job, however her husband encouraged her to respond to our application after hearing how unhappy she was in her current position. She has hit the ground running as part of our accounting team!
Patricia has recently completed the final exam to become an Enrolled Agent. She is taking a breather before deciding if she'll move on to the CPA exam, but knows a career in accounting is her calling. She enjoys figuring out where all the pieces go and looking at the bigger picture for clients.
In her time away from the office, Patricia enjoys reading a good book, or honing her artistic skills with sewing and crocheting.
|Emily Roberts
Staff Accountant
Emily Roberts Bio
Emily had been looking for a new accounting position for a while, and Watson CPA Group reached out to her based on her resume! Emily has two seasons of tax experience and a love of numbers, which has made her a great addition to our team as a staff accountant. She has just started studying for the first part of the CPA exam and is also working toward her Master's of Science in Accounting.
Away from the office Emily enjoys cuddling up with her puppy and a few good books.
|Cherri Hazlett
Officer Manager
Cherri Hazlett Bio
When Cherri first saw that ad for Watson CPA Group, she dismissed it as a hoax, since it was right in the middle of tax season. Luckily she responded and joined our team at the height of the season. She was able to jump right in, since she had 8 years of experience working a previous CPA firm.
Cherri is a jack of all trades, having worked previously in banking, as a real estate agent, and has even owned her own hair salon! She enjoys working with taxes because of the versatility of the industry and she is always learning different aspects of the financial world.
Away from the office Cherri enjoys traveling with her husband and an occasional round of golf. Her family is all here in town with the exception of her daughter who is in the Navy (so proud!). She enjoys reading, working out in the yard, and having her 4-year-old granddaughter over to play.
|Jodi Protsik
Pod Assistant
Jodi Protsik Bio
Pod B
|Jason Watson
Managing Partner
Bio / Expertise
Jason Watson Bio
Jason is a small business consultant specializing in LLCs and S Corporations including entity structure, self-employment taxes and retirement planning. He is quick to point out that while some basics cover all situations, every business is truly unique. He is the author of Taxpayer's Comprehensive Guide to LLCs and S Corps. Jason manages Pod B.
He is also a financial expert witness primarily in divorce matters, prepares business valuations and is a financial planner with SFD Capital, a registered investment advisor firm. Download CV here.
Jason was an airline pilot for 17 years and a BBA and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Amazing he made it out alive. He is also recently passed the CPA exam is awaiting licensure as a California CPA. To add to the fun, Jason also likes dirt biking, hiking the incline and cooling off with Ruby Red infused Whiskey mixed with diet sweet and sour (getting old stinks).
Areas of Expertise
|Michelle Day, EA
Tax Manager
Bio / Expertise
Michelle Day Bio
Michelle began her career in the United States Air Force where she was a Command Lead and Manager of Computer Operations. From there she's worked for a handful of tax and accounting firms culminating 25 years of cross-functional expertise in business consultation, financial analysis, strategic planning and tax preparation.
She is an Enrolled Agent with IRS and a Certified Fraud Examiner. She assists Jason in divorce litigation support and financial analysis. Instead of "show me the money" it becomes "where'd the money go?"
When she's not a work, Michelle enjoys reading, spending time with her loved ones including her four-legged family member, cooking, watching movies, and dark chocolate.
Areas of Expertise
|Kimberly Hopkins, EA
Tax Senior
Lana retired from a long career full of accounting and finance for 35 years for a Colorado Springs defense contractor, and at one time was actually the boss of one of our CPAs (hint: not Brian)! She doesn't let that go to her head though and continues to work for the Watson CPA Group as a Tax Senior preparing corporate and personal tax returns on Tina's team (Pod A).
Lana's passions in life include rescuing cats in her sanctuary (Yes, Tina and Jason were hustled into taking a massive cat named Mocha), remodeling her 70-year old home, swimming and spending time with her daughter and granddaughter.
|Brian Baum, CPA
Tax Senior
Brian Baum Bio
Brian has recently graduated from UCCS with a double Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. He is currently enrolled working on his Master's degree. Brian has recently received his credentials from the state of Colorado and is officially a CPA.
Brian joined the Watson CPA Group team as a business consultant, but willingly takes on any task he is handed. He enjoys navigating the complexities of setting up payroll accounts and assisting with reasonable salary recommendations for S Corp owners. Brian is a Tax Preparer on Jason's team (Pod B).
In his spare time Brian enjoys reading, playing chess and has just jumped into the real estate market as the proud owner of a duplex.
|Roberta Bertrand, EA
Tax Senior
Bio / Expertise
Roberta Bertrand Bio
Roberta has been doing taxes and accounting for as long as she can remember. She was raised by a CPA and joined the business her senior year of high school. Roberta went on to earn her Registered Tax Return Preparer license followed by her Enrolled Agent license from the IRS while running a full service accounting business! She is excited to be joining Watson CPA Group, and looks forward to the new opportunities this will bring.
Roberta has been married to her high school sweetheart for 22 years! They have 2 beautiful daughters, 2 amazing sons, 1 hard-working son-in-law, and 1 adorable grand-daughter. Roberta enjoys hiking, traveling, camping, riding her horses, or cuddling with her cats.
Areas of Expertise:
|Marchyll Jones
Sr. Staff Accountant
Marchyll Jones Bio
Marchyll joined our team after attending a University of Colorado at Colorado Springs career networking night and has worked as a seasonal tax preparer on Jason's team (Pod B) for the last three years. Marchyll is always willing to help out, including assisting with payroll and helping the admin team when needed. She has since graduated from UCCS with a Bachelor of Accounting and is on the CPA track. She loves the variety of projects working at a CPA firm provides, as well as the opportunity to learn something new every time she comes to work!
Marchyll is a Colorado native and newlywed (congrats!). In her time away from the office, you can find Marchyll reading a book, watching a movie, or enjoying a motorcycle ride with her husband.
|Jerrod Aud
Staff Accountant
Jerrod Aud Bio
|Erin O'Connell
Pod Assistant
Marjorie Brandon Bio
|Amy Cooley
Admin Assistant
Taylor Kenyon Bio
Pod C
|Sally Rhoades, CPA, CFP
Bio / Expertise
Sally Rhoades Bio
Sally began her tax career in 1988 with Ernst and Young (never heard of them, are they big?) in Nashville and became a CPA licensed in Tennessee in 1989. For 10 years, she followed her Air Force husband all over the world and was a full-time mother of two and a volunteer at various Air Force tax assistance offices. She has lived in Belgium and Germany and has deep experience with expat and military residency issues. Sally joined Watson CPA Group in early 2014 and became a licensed CPA in Colorado. In August of 2018 Sally accepted a partnership, and heads up Pod C.
In her spare time, she enjoys camping, tailgating at Air Force football games, and spending time with her two teenagers and husband.
Areas of Expertise
|Sarah Hintz, CPA
Tax Manager
Bio / Expertise
Sarah Hintz Bio
Sarah graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, and has over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance. She recently returned to public accounting after a stint working in tax compliance at Colorado College and the University of Wyoming.
Sarah had a small tax and accounting practice (she couldn't give up tax preparation completely!). She holds an active CPA license in Colorado.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys spending time with her daughter and her four rescue dogs, transporting other rescue dogs to safety, and traveling. She likes to stay active with kickboxing (instructing periodically), and swimming and running.
Areas of Expertise
|Rock Star
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|Amber Sicola
Staff Accountant
Amber Sicola Bio
We first spoke to Amber at UCCS Career Networking Night, after reaching out to her regarding our open positions. Amber has completed all four parts of her CPA exam (congrats!) and is currently working to complete the necessary hours to finish her licensure. She was attracted to Watson CPA Group because of the unique work environment, and has fit right in! Eventually Amber would like to be a partner or CEO in an accounting firm.
When not at work, Amber can be found relaxing at home in Monument/Palmer Lake with her husband and Great Pyrenees.
|Joseph Bassett
Staff Accountant
Joseph Bassett Bio
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|Christi Norman
Pod Assistant
Christi Norman Bio
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Payroll Team
|Stephanie Torgerson
Payroll Manager
Stephanie Torgerson Bio
Stephanie joined our team after tax season was already in progress, and immediately stepped up to the plate! She knew Watson CPA Group worked at lightening speed when she had applied, interviewed and been offered a position within 18 hours, and she hasn't let up yet!
Before joining the Watson CPA Group full-time Stephanie considered a career in Victim's Advocacy or Accounting (could they be any different?) After being a stay-at-home mom for 6 years, she rejoined the workforce in 2016 and has never looked back.
In her free time (does it count as free time when you have 3 kids?), she and her husband stay busy supporting their children at their classes, lessons and even through temper tantrums. When she does find a rare moment, she enjoys plopping on the couch and binge watching Netflix.
|Lauren Huitt
Payroll Specialist
Lauren Huitt Bio
Lauren attended college and began her career as a teacher in Dallas, Texas. When she and her husband moved to Colorado Springs in June 2018 she was ready for a change in both the scenery and in her career! Lauren brings her experience in data collection, record maintenance and organization in a fast-paced environment to the Watson CPA Group team. From teaching high school science to researching to now supporting Pod B, Lauren strives to bring excellence to all she does.
When she's not focused on the job, Lauren loves to travel both domestically and internationally. Her goal is to visit every National Park in the United States, and she's at 18 so far (only 40 to go)! She also describes herself as a foodie, with a passion for baking desserts.
|Rock Star
Staff Accountant
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Business Development and Wonderful Support Peeps
|Amanda Rowles
Business Development
Amanda Rowles Bio
Amanda will be the first to tell you she loves organization, efficiency and a fast-paced environment. This brought her to Watson CPA Group during tax season four years ago and she never left! Amanda has become an addition to the year-round team as a business development team member. During her work day she wears many hats and enjoys moving from one project to another.
In her personal life Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, friends and animals. She also loves to sing or curl up with a good book, her dog and her cat, usually with some kind of snack nearby. Seriously, during snow storms, we all raid Amanda's desk drawers. Peach Rings, yum!
|Latesha Carter
Business Development
Latesha Carter Bio
Latesha has recently graduated from UCCS with a Bachelor's of Arts in Business Administration, and was eager to put her new skills to work right away. She has joined the Watson CPA Group as an administrative assistant on the Business Development team. She will be pulling double-duty during tax seasons, adding staff accountant to her list of duties!
Latesha is newly engaged (congrats!). She and her fiancée enjoy traveling internationally, hiking and watching movies.
|Karen Pleshek
Admin Assistant
Karen Pleshek Bio
Karen retired after 28 years as support staff in the education field at the high school level. Karen has worked for the Watson CPA Group for several tax seasons as an administrative assistant, and enjoyed it so much she decided to stay on part-time in the off-season - gives her a reason to get out of sweats twice a week!
In her free time she loves to play golf (as long as no one's keeping score), reading a good crime or suspense novel, working in her yard and prowling around thrift stores for good finds. She has 2 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren ranging in ages from 10-17.
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Partisan Politics
At the time of ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the new American nation of the early nineteenth century found its citizens divided in their political views. Those who favored a strong central government and thus a restriction of the powers possessed by the states belonged to the Federalist Party; those who believed that the Constitution should be interpreted so as to limit the power of the national government, thus giving additional power to the states, joined the Republican Party. The Federalists, therefore, espoused a nationalistic view; the Republicans, though they would not deny the efficacy of a national government, believed that definite rights should be reserved to the states. This activity will help you better understand how ideals embraced at the time of the nation's founding still effect contemporary American society as well as help you develop skills in critical thinking and organization.
Primary Sources
Debate on the First National Bank, Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 76-98.
Alien and Sedition Acts or 1798, Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 137-148.
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798, Select Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, ed. William MacDonald (1905), p. 148-160.
Part 1: Essay
For your essay, you must read the primary sources listed above and examine them for a Federalist OR a Republican point of view. Then you must write an essay explaining on the political philosophy of ONE of these parties.
Focus Question:
Your essay should address the following questions: What did the party believe about the role of the government and why did they adopt these views?
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The HSBC Flash China Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.7, up from 48.8 in January.
A reading below 50 signals contraction.
"With a meaningful rebound of domestic demand not in sight, external weakness is starting to bite, adding more downside risks to growth," wrote Hongbin Qu of HSBC (via Reuters).
Markets, however, are slightly higher than they were earlier in the Asian trading session.
Japan's Nikkei is up 0.7%.
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Australia's S&P/ASX is up 0.3%.
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Big of hair and talent, little of skirt and tact, Cher's charisma and cojones propelled a career that's spanned four decades and counting. Denounced by obvious female haters as one of the "worst dressed" celebrities for her sexed-up slut wear and tattoos, as well as being criticized for her acid tongue and lusty taste for bad boys such as Gene Simmons, this dark lady has ultimately had the last laugh. Known as "She Who Sings for Bathhouse Boys" to a tribe of Will & Grace lovers, Cher is most beloved and imitated for her lustful lungs and ostentatious nature. She continues to make wampum from singles during her Sonny Bono co-singing days, and in a day where teeny queens rule, this seasoned squaw has stayed on the warpath to success with mega hits such as "If I Could Turn Back Time" and "Believe." Then there's that little gold statue she won for Best Actress in Moonstruck (1987). If you really want to be dumbstruck, find Cher's first flick, Chastity (1969). This digger of wigs shows her budding teepees prior to surgical scalping.
Chastity (1969) - as Chastity
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Cher - as Herself
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Late Show with David Letterman (2009-2015) - as Herself
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One of the very useful features of the Sonoff-MQTT-OTA-Arduino firmware for Sonoff switches by Theo Arends is its ability to be updated over the air (OTA). It is built in, ready to be used: just go to the Sonoff switch web site, select Update firmware, and "pull" (download) the new version of the firmware from the desktop computer or from a web server on the local area network.
There is nothing to set up for upgrading the firmware from a file on the desktop computer. If there is already a Web server running on a computer connected to the local area network, then all that needs to be done is to copy the new Sonoff firmware binary to a directory somewhere in the local path of the web server.
The next section shows how to upgrade the switch firmware by uploading a file from the desktop computer. The rest of the post is about installing a Web server on the Raspberry Pi hosting the home automation system in order to upgrade the firmware by using a web server.
Table of Contents
- OTA Upgrade by File Upload
- Choosing lighttpd
- Installing lighttpd on the Raspberry Pi
The first step is to generate the binary file from the Arduino sketch.
Start the Arduino IDE and load the Sonoff sketch
Click on
Verify/Compile in the Sketch menu or Ctrl R to compile the sketch to a
binary file. Once the compilation is done something like this
Archiving built core (caching) in: /tmp/arduino_cache_935355/core/core_esp8266_esp826...will be displayed in the message window at the bottom of the Arduino IDE.
Even if compilation is completed, do not close the IDE. As hinted in the message, the output is stored a temporary directory that will be erased when the IDE is closed.
Open Sonoff Web site with a navigator on the desktop computer. In the case
presented here, its address is
192.168.0.12. Click on the button as shown in the left
panel of the following image.
Look at the Upgrade by file upload section of the next page as
shown in the middle panel above. Click on the Browse...
button. Then use the desktop computer file navigator to select the binary image
of the sketch. It will be named
sonoff.ino.bin and will be found
in the temporary directory and its name will begin with
arduino_build_ completed with a six-digit number such as
/tmp/arduino_build_278396. Once the image file has been selected,
click on the button of the
Upgrade by file upload section.
The Sonoff will show a new page indicating that it is fetching the
file (see top right panel above). When the operation is completed,
a new page will be displayed in the web browser (bottom right panel)
saying that the file has been uploaded and that the firmware is being
upgraded. In a
few seconds you can click on the
button. The firmware will have been
If you changed a setting in the
user_config_.h file of the
Sonoff sketch, it will probably not be reflected in the configuration of the
switch after the OTA upgrade. This is because, Theo Arends' firmware keeps
the configuration data in the ESP8266 (spiffs) file system which is not
updated when the firmware is upgraded. That way, things like the Domoticz index number of the switch is not lost. The
configuration data can be reset to the default values defined in the
upgraded sketch. Click on the
button in the initial main menu and then on the button to achieve that goal. You will probably need to
update the Domoticz index number, the MQTT topic,
the Friendly Name field and so on.
As mentioned above, when the Arduino IDE is closed, the two temporary directories it created will be erased. You may want to copy the binary file elsewhere for future use. Another possibility is to upload it to a Web server on the Raspberry Pi already hosting the home automation server and to then upgrade by web server. The rest of this post looks at this option.
I am sure there is a debate about which web server is best. I am equally certain that there is a branch of that debate that concentrates on which server is best for a Raspberry Pi. At least three well-known contenders, Apache, lighttpd, Nginx, can be installed on the Raspberry Pi. There is probably a passionate discussion about which server to use with the Raspberry Pi 3 as opposed to an older version of the single-board computer. I have no wish to be involved in this discussion. I am sure that any one of these three servers could be used.
I will describe a minimalist setup of lighttpd on any Raspberry Pi already running a home automation system just because that was the last HTML server I installed on a Raspberry Pi. I found the installation simple and it works.
To install the lighttpd web server issue the typical install command.
This will download the web server and also pull in any other packages (called dependencies) that are required. The server will be automatically started and set to start by default after a reboot.
Start a web browser on a desktop computer connected to the local
area network and point it to the newly installed web server. In my case it
is at the following IP address:
192.168.0.22. If all goes well,
you will see a web page that starts as follows
The owner of this web site has not put up any web pages yet. Please come back later.
The page goes on to say
- Configuration files can be found in
/etc/lighttpd. Please read
- The
DocumentRoot, which is the directory under which all your HTML files should exist, is set to
However, if you display the content of
/etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf you will see
Check by listing the content of the directory and you should see that it does contain the index file displayed by the web browser.
I decided to create a sub directory to contain the Sonoff firmware.
I want to use Filezilla to copy the newer versions
of the firmware to that directory as explained in a former post:
Workflow when Working with a Headless Raspberry Pi. I found that
I had to change ownership of the directories to do this. First, I added
the user
pi to the
www-data group and made sure that
group owned all the directories and files in the HTTP server root directory
as suggested in most guides to installing web servers. I also changed
file permissions.
Unfortunately, that did not work as I wanted. I could not copy files
over from my desktop using Filezilla. And working in
the HTTP server directory, I had to be user
www-data (using the
sudo -u www-data... preamble). After I changed
ownership to user
pi a member of the
www-data group?
That is all there is to enabling OTA. There is no need to install
php or
MySQL or anything else.
This procedure is quite similar to what was shown for upgrading by file upload. First, compile the Sonoff sketch in the Arduino IDE to create a firmware image file. Second, copy the later to the Web server document directory. Third, use the Web site of a Sonoff switch to upgrade its own firmware.
The details of the first step are
- Start the Arduino IDE on the desktop computer.
- Load the Sonoff sketch,
~/Arduino/Sonoff-MQTT-OTA-Arduino/sonoff.ino. To do this click on
Openin the
- Click on
Verify/Compilein the
Sketchmenu or press on keyboard shortcut Ctrl R to compile the sketch to a binary file.
- Keep the Arduino IDE until the next step is completed.
Here is how I get the compiled binary file over to the Raspberry Pi running both the Domoticz and lighttpd servers.
- Start Filezilla on the desktop computer.
- Connect to the Raspberry Pi
- Disable synchronized browsing if enabled. Pressing on the second to last button on the speed bar (with a green and yellow arrows) toggles this function.
- Navigate to the
/var/www/html/bindirectory on right-hand panel (remote site which is the Raspberry Pi).
- Navigate to the
/tmp/arduino_build_xxxxxxdirectory on the left-hand panel (local site which is the desktop computer.
- Double click on the firmware,
sonoff.ino.binin the left panel, to copy it over to the remote computer.
The Arduino IDE can be closed at this point. The last step is almost the same as before.
- Using a web browser on the desktop computer, open the Web site on the
desired Sonoff switch. Again, in this example, the IP address of the switch is
- Click on the
button as
shown in the left panel of the following image.
- Look at the Upgrade by web server section of the next page as shown in the right panel above.
- Ensure that the address of the firmware image file on the Raspberry Pi is correct in the OTA Url.
- Click on the button.
Again, it will be necessary to reset the configuration for changes in
user_config.h settings to take effect. See the end of the
first section above for the details.


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The DeKalb County Community Foundation and DeKalb County Regional Office of Education recognized five educators from Genoa-Kingston, Hiawatha, and DeKalb school districts during the annual Excellence in Education Awards reception at Kishwaukee College. Recipients were chosen by an independent selection committee out of nineteen nominees from six school districts in DeKalb County.
Established in 1999 by retired Sycamore elementary school teacher Yvonne Johnson, the Excellence in Education Awards recognize teachers, administrators, and support staff who have inspired a love of learning in students and play an active role in their schools and communities in DeKalb County. Support for the awards celebration comes through an endowed fund created by Yvonne at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Winners receive a check for $1,000, an engraved clock, and personalized medallion.
Recipients of the 2018 Excellence in Education Awards in each of the five categories are:
· Support Staff: Jennifer Butler, Genoa-Kingston High School, Principal's Secretary
· PreK – 5th Grade Teacher: Staci Hale, Kingston Elementary School, P.E. Teacher
· 6th – 8th Grade Teacher: Jenna Araujo, Hiawatha PreK-8 School, Art Teacher
· 9th – 12th Grade Teacher: Steven Lundin, DeKalb High School, Band Director & Fine Arts Coordinator
· Administration: Stefanie Hill, Kingston Elementary School, Principal
"So many educators have a lasting impact on their students," DeKalb County Regional Superintendent Amanda Christensen remarked at the closing of the awards reception. "It could be instigating a love of a content area, inspiring students to become educators themselves, or just providing a safe and comfortable environment. It is important that we honor the people who have had a deep impact on us, and it is important that we remember that we continue to influence young lives – my challenge is to be a positive influence."
Learn more about the Excellence in Education Awards at www.dekalbccf.org/eie. For questions, please contact Community Foundation Grants Manager Becky Zantout at firstname.lastname@example.com or 815-748-5383.


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- Celebrating our Heritage
The Caribbean Heritage Project in collaboration with Coffee Nubia will be hosting a series of free events:
4 October Caribbean History – Before Columbus
5 October How to Trace your Caribbean Ancestors
11 October Caribbean History – Resistance and Emancipation
12 October Black Contributions to World History
18 October Short Story Readings
19 October Black Contributions to UK History
25 October Poetry Readings by Local Poets
26 October Black Contributions to Manchester's History
7pm-10pm at Coffee Nubia, 155 Princess Road, Moss Side, Manchester.
Cost: FREE
- A talk by Marika Sherwood to mark Black History Month: Struggles in Manchester before and after the 1945 Pan-African Congress
Africans have lived in the Manchester area at least since the late 18th century and have struggled against racism and for freedom and independence for their countries of origin for at least the past 100 years – perhaps culminating in the 1945 Pan-African Congress, which was held in Manchester.
4th October at Working Class Movement Library, 51 The Crescent, Salford.
- A Closer Look: Black History Month
A guided tour around the Main Exhibition Space to find out more about some of the personal stories in our collections. Discover the story of Lilian Bader a pioneering female radio operator in the Second World War, and see items related to the struggle for Kenyan Independence.
Selected dates between 1st October 2013 and 18th October 2013 at the Imperial War Museum.
Next event: Fri 4 October 2013
More info: http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-north/a-closer-look-black-history-month-0
- FIERCE Northwest Take Over – Celebrating Black Queer Creativity and Activism
Earlier this year the first 'Fierce' exhibition of 24 portraits took place at London's Guildhall Art Gallery. Artist/photographer Ajamu is extending his successful photographic project 'Fierce' to create 25-30 new portraits of young Black LGBTQ people across the country. This landmark exhibition demonstrated a clear demand for work that highlighted the aspirations and creativity of young Black LGBTQ people in London and now Ajamu is keen to make sure that the next 'Fierce' phase represents those people outside of the capital that are making an important cultural contribution or representing Black LGBTQ communities and experiences where they live.
5th October 2-6pm at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Number 5, Richmond Street, Manchester.
Cost: FREE
More info: http://ajamu-fineartphotography.co.uk/projects/
- 90 Degree Citizen: An Exhibition by Virtual Migrants + Performance + Discussion
90 Degree Citizen presents artworks that resonate with experiences of migration and refuge. They represent a sample of a new wave of expression in the UK outside of the limitations of western art schools and markets, often with a greater interest in symbolism, narrative and cultural hybridity.
10th October 6pm-8:30pm at Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester.
Cost: FREE
RSVP http://90degreecitizen.eventbrite.co.uk/
- Collective Artistes: Zhe (Noun) Undefined
I am Gay. I've had a lifetime of people thinking I am who I am not.' From childhood to adulthood and across continents – told through narrative, music, and dance – this poignant and honest piece of theatre follows the lives of two British Africans living at the crossroads of culture, nationality, gender and sexuality. Humorous yet haunting, this story is told by the characters whose lives are healed and celebrated through the experiences.
25th October 2:30pm & 7:30pm and 26th October 7:30pm at the Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester.
Cost: £9/£5
More info: http://contactmcr.com/whats-on/6034-collective-artistes-zhe-noun-undefined/
- Contact Theatre will be hosting a number of events and exhibitions through out October to celebrate Black History Month. More information can be found on their website: http://contactmcr.com/blog/2011/sep/22/events-black-history-month/


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What is an Offset Account
There is a lot of confusion regarding offset accounts. They are often confused with all-in-one accounts or accounts where you salary is paid into the loan. While in this aspect the functional outcome is the same there are other important differences which can have vital tax implications.
However anyone who tells you that an offset account will let you pay off your mortgage more quickly, is peddling a half truth. Apart from important tax implications in one very specific area, there is no intrinsic advantage of an offset account over an all-in-one account, a line of credit or even a basic account with salary crediting and unlimited free redraw.
In fact when it comes to saving money in some circumstances these types of loans can have the opposite effect. For example:
- if you pay a higher interest rate or high monthly or annual fees the benefit may be reduced or nill.
- If you lack discipline these facilities give you easy access to your funds and when linked to a credit card can easily erode your equity.
- Of course if you are on a low income your modest dicscretionery balance is unlikely to make any significant contribution.
So how does it work? In addition to your home loan, you have a linked transaction account usually with cheque and ATM access. You deposit your income into the transaction account and use it for all your daily expenses. Any money in this account is offset against the amount owing on your home loan and you only pay interest on the outstanding net balance. So say, for example, that you have a home loan of $250,000 and you have a balance of $10,000 in your transaction account, you only pay interest on $240,000. Interest is calculated on a daily basis.
The major and most significant difference is in the way the ATO treats an offset account - and if think you may at some time in the future consider renting out your primary place of residence - get this right before you start or it will cost you maybe 10's of thousands.
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There are many places of interest in the German capital of Berlin. A number of architectural treasures lure tourists fond of the historical atmosphere of this famous city. Especially its very moving history after World War II is what attracts a large number of travelers who come to learn about the unfortunate communist era and the differences between what once used to be East and West Berlin. However, there is yet another aspect of Berlin many respect and come to admire. The long gone past is still very real in any of the 260 cemeteries that are to be found in this city.
The cemeteries vary in size and character and all together take up 1,200 hectares of land in and around the area of Berlin. The surprising number of cemeteries is due to the fact that in the 19th century, when Berlin was made capital of the German Empire, it quickly started spreading into the surrounding areas. And thus, little towns and villages in the vicinity became absorbed – together with their cemeteries.
Nowadays, the cemeteries are a rather odd attraction for tourists. One of the reasons are naturally the personalities buried here. Graves of Felix Mendolssohn Bartholdy, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Marlene Dietrich, Willy Brandt, Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht are among the most visited ones. However, many ex-Berliners tend to visit these places as well; they take guided tours of the more 'fabulous' burial places and feel they are reliving the history they ran away from.
Some of the sculptures are remarkable as well as bronze statues and wall engravings, reliefs and mausoleums. A very striking experience tourists are encourages to go for is visiting any of the five Jewish cemeteries, including Europe's largest site of Jewish burial in the Weissensee district.
The cemeteries are surprisingly well maintained, as the local authorities are aware of the importance of keeping this aspect of Berlin's history alive. However, the maintenance would not be possible without generous donations from private individuals, foundations and the state lottery.


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Roanoke Defense Lawyer Handling Cases Involving Heroin
Current news reports are full of stories about the country's "heroin crisis" and its "opioid epidemic." The increase in heroin use has resulted in prosecutors aggressively pursuing charges and judges showing little leniency for those who are arrested, charged, and then, convicted. Being arrested for the possession or trafficking of heroin can result in prison time, fines, a criminal record, and disqualification from future employment prospects. If you or a loved one are in such a situation, then it is important that you contact an attorney immediately. Cerid Lugar is a Roanoke criminal defense lawyer handling cases which involve heroin. Cerid has been licensed since 2008 and she believes that everyone is entitled to the highest levels of representation. Contact our our office today to schedule an initial consultation. We also service Salem and other southwest Virginia areas.
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Virginia divides controlled substances into different "schedules." Heroin is considered a "schedule I" narcotic, which means it is the most serious classification. Possession of any amount of the drug will result in class 4 felony charges. Such an offense carries a sentence of two to ten years in prison in addition to fines of up to $2,500. If an individual attempts to distribute the narcotic to another, or if they are caught with more than one hundred grams, then they likely face drug trafficking charges. A trafficking conviction can result in up to forty years in prison. These penalties are in addition to those which may be levied for other crimes which were committed at the same time the accused individual was arrested.
A felony case begins with the defendant entering a plea of "not guilty" in the Circuit Court. A trial date is most often set at arraignment should an attorney already be involved, if not, an attorney advisement date will be set. The prosecution will be required to provide the defense with arrest reports and other evidence. If the police found the drugs by violating the defendant's Fourth Amendment rights, then it may be possible to gain a ruling, stating that the narcotics will be inadmissible in Court. Depending on the facts of the case, such a ruling may result in the charges being dismissed. If the case is not dismissed, then it will be the prosecution's burden to show that the defendant knowingly and intentionally possessed the drugs. Should it be a jury trial, the jurors will decide guilt or innocence and determine a sentence and the Judge would determine whether to uphold the sentence, if necessary. Litigating a criminal case will involve complicated legal issues and it is important to retain an experienced lawyer.
Cerid Lugar is a Roanoke attorney who handles matters involving the possession or trafficking of heroin. She will use your initial consultation to learn about the facts surrounding your arrest and to hear your side of the story. Cerid will inform the court and the prosecution that she is representing you. Our office will immediately obtain all available evidence and will also visit the scene of your arrest. If Cerid believes that the police violated your rights against an unreasonable search and seizure, then she will file the appropriate Motions with the Court. She will aggressively examine the law enforcement officers at an evidentiary hearing before requesting a dismissal of the charges. If necessary we will prepare your case for trial and make sure your rights are protected through the entire process. We understand that this is a serious time in your life. We will take your case seriously. Contact us today.
We also serve the cities of Cave Spring, Salem, the Botetourt County city of Hollins, the Bedford County cities of Bedford and Forest, the Franklin County city of Rocky Mount, and the Montgomery County cities of Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford.
Roanoke lawyer handling federal cases involving the trafficking of heroin
If one is caught transporting heroin across state lines, then they may find themselves facing federal criminal charges for drug trafficking. Not all attorneys are licensed to practice in federal court. It is, therefore, important to contact someone who is able to assist you. Cerid is licensed in the Western District of Virginia and she assists those who are being prosecuted by the U.S. government. We believe that everyone in the Roanoke area is entitled to the highest levels of representation. We strive to provide that level of service in every case we handle.


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Garden Club visit
The garden club invites you to discover the beautiful gardens in the area! This free activity is open to library members and offers visits once a month to a garden between April and October. All visits are on the first Thursday of the month, and are followed by tea and cakes contributed by members. Wherever possible lunch is arranged in a nearby restaurant at 12.30 p.m The visit on this day will be at the Parc du Grand Launay in Saint-Remy la Varenne. For more information and/or to sign up for this visit please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Upcoming 2018 dates for the Garden Club are July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th and October 4th.


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Last week I mentioned I was going to try my hand at canning with Weck Jars – which are from Germany. They come in many different shapes and sizes and unlike Ball canning jars, have a glass lid and a rubber band which seals them when put in a hot water bath.
Having bought my jars I was waiting for inspiration as to what I was going to can. Then, at the market, a 20 pound basket of Concord grapes presented itself to me for the ridiculous price of $20. How could I say know? I new there would be a few pies to be made but mostly I love the idea of making Concord grape Jam, not jelly, I prefer the spreadability of jam and growing up it always seemed we only ever got Grape Jelly. The best thing about Concord Grape Jam is how easy it is:
Concord Grape Jam
De-stem 5 pounds of Concord Grapes and put them in a big non reactive pot with 1 1/2 cups of sugar and the juice of one Lemon. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 45 minutes until the fruit thickens considerably and either solidifies on a cold plate or the back of a cold soon or reaches 220 F on a candy thermometer. Mine came to about 210 and it's great, but if you want a really thick jam cook to 220F it might take an hour or more. The cold plate worked fine for me.
Once the grapes have cooked pass them through a fine sieve pressing hard with a spatula or wooden spoon to make sure to get out all the goodness.
This is my good friend and canner extraordinaire Michael who was a great help and wonderful company on this afternoon of canning.
The rubber bands wrap around the lids. The lids and jars got boiled for 10 minutes the bands I through in for the last 2 minutes.
Once out of the hot water bath the jars are ready to be filled – be sure to leave 1/2 room at the top.
Attach the rubber bands to the lids and place on top of the filled jars. Then attached the metal clips.
Then back into the hot water they go for 10 minutes.
All done! I let the processed jars sit out over night and I don't wipe off any water on the lids or anything until they have come to room temp. The tab on the rubber band should be facing down if there is a successful seal. To make sure the seal is good take off the clips and lift the jar from the glass lid if it is sealed the jar will come with it – if not the lid will just come off. In this case just re-process or keep in the fridge for immediate use.
Weck jars are more expensive than Ball jars but they look way more special (to my eye). Most importantly and the reason Weck has become so big in this country of late is that unlike the Ball jar lids there is no BPA to worry about. Which is a controversial, carcinogenic chemical used as a sealant on the rim of the Ball lids. Weck has even go so far as to advertise this on the front page of their website with a red banner on a green badge that states: 100% BPA Free!
Like Ball lids the rubber bands on Weck Jars needs to be replaced every time you use them.
The clips used for the water bath can be removed after being processed although I like them and I find it's a great way to secure the glass lid. If however you don't want to be bothered with either the glass lid or the clips Weck provides a plastic top that can be used instead, these are available at The Brooklyn Kitchen as can all your Weck supply needs.
Having done canning in both Ball and Weck jars I think that the Weck jars are way prettier and make nicer presents and don't have BPA. I think the Ball jars are much cheaper and more practical if you are canning a lot of stuff that is mostly for your pantry and so it doesn't matter what the jar looks like and besides any body who is given home made canned good is going to be happy regardless of the container!
As for the BPA issue, I think if you are doing baby food or are pregnant use Weck, if you use Ball just be sure to leave ample space between the lid and it's contents and NEVER turn the jars upside down so the contents of the jar and in contact with the lid for an extended period of time.
Plum Chutney
In a large nonreactive pot add 2 cups of cider Vinegar and 2 cups of sugar and bring to a boil. Add to this 4 pounds of Italian plums, pitted and chopped, 2 Large Onions, roughly chopped, 1/2 cups of finely chopped Prunes, 3 Tablespoons of freshly grated Ginger, 2 Tablespoons of yellow mustard seeds, 2 Teaspoon of Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground Clove, 2 garlic cloves finely chopped and the roughly chopped zest of one Lemon. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened – about 30-40 minutes.
This recipe is adapted from on by Sherri Brooks Vinton's amazing book: Put 'em Up!


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|December 07, 2018
Friends of AK Smiley Public Library Holiday Sale & Santa Visit
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Address: 125 W. Vine St., redlands, CA 92373
Description: Friday 12/7 10:15am-11:15am is EXCLUSIVE for Friends members with a $1.00 discount per book (you can join at the door). Everyone is welcome 11:15am-4:15pm. Saturday 10:15am-4:15pm, Sunday 1:15pm-4:15pm. Santa visits on Sunday. Unless otherwise marked - books are $3.00 on Friday, $2.00 on Saturday and $1.00 on Sunday. Each child will receive a book from Santa on Sunday. Cash, check and credit card accepted
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