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Adult Volunteer of the Year 2017
This award is given to the volunteer who has given up their free time to volunteer in sport in a non coaching capacity. Sport in Britain depends on volunteers and these people help to sustain sporting opportunities for all. This award is proudly sponsored by Places for People.
Highly Commended: Vicki Jordan
Vicki has worked tirelessly to turn Fulledge colts FC around from a club that had no organisation or structure, to a club that is thriving. Vicki's achievements with the club include the development of a female section and female coaching pathway. Creating opportunities for over 30 females to play each week and increasing the amount of female coaches at the club by 4.
Highly Commended: Vicki Pickup
Vicky is a former competitive swimmer at Barracudas who has now developed into an extremely effective team manager organising 3 teams for the club. She has been a valuable member of the volunteer force for 11 years – even marriage, moving home and baby haven't got in the way! Not many people will volunteer for this long when the don't have children of their own participating in the sessions too.
Winner: Yunes Suleman
Yunes volunteers at Preston on Wheels, a cycling project set up with a focus on supporting physical and mental health improvement through community based cycling activities. He has supported the project for 8 years since it started back in 2009. He has helped to assist and lead on rides and sessions and has helped promote the project both in the community and at events and taken on the project co-coordinator role, a role that was once funded.


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News Stories from October 2006
Weston Beach Race 2006
Story posted: 25. October 2006 by Michael Igoe1000 Bikes, 3 Hours and plenty of sand. Over 35,000 people braved the wet weather to see David Knight take top honours in the main event sunday afternoon.
BMCRC-MRO championships 14: Lydden Hill
Story posted: 23. October 2006 by Richard SwaffieldThe final weekend in the Bemsee / MRO championships
BMCRC-MRO Championships 13:Brands Hatch Indy October 2006
Story posted: 8. October 2006 by Richard SwaffieldBack to Brands Indy again, this time it's the big race. "Champion of Brands" Many ex Bemsee riders have returned from their national championships for this esteemed title. Zak Barry was last years winner and, now retired he was on hand to pass on the trophy. ============================= Neil Faulkner is "Champion of Brandsâ€Â. After fantastic battles in the Open 1300 races it could have been anyone of Steve Mercer, Rob Elsmere, Neil Faulkner, James Webb, Danny Imberg, Mike Goodfellow to name a few. They all had shots at the lead, and lap times were extremely close. It looked like it was going to be Steves Prize, one that would have been a nice finish to an amazing season, but it wasn't to be, after a high side at Paddock Hill Bend on lap 5, saw him taken away on a stretcher (fortunately it's not serious and nothing is broken, Steve was his usual chirpy self later in the day) [IMG8527] Despite having a rocky weekend with several DNF's, Neil managed to be at the sharp end after the restart. After many laps battling with 'Reckless' Rob Elsmere, he managed to take the lead, and win the race. Zak Barry was there to hand over the "Champion of Brandsâ€Â, a reversal of last year when Zak took it from Neil. Many other classes were also decided this weekend. Craig Morley was well clear at the top of the Aprillia RS 125 Superteens table, but pressure from Connor Behan ensured he could not relax. This was not a problem however and on Sunday morning Craig could remove the no 18 and ride out on track proudly wearing no1. The Clubman 600 title was almost secure for John Angel, but a few more points were required to ensure his victory. John also came out on Sunday morning proudly displaying no 1 Thunderbikes saw a two horse battle for the lead Rob had a large lead on his SV650 however James Wainright wasn't going to give up the chase on his ZXR400. Rob commanded the weekend however and secured the Thunderbike 2006 title. The next Bemsee/MRO outing will be at Lydden on 21/22 October including the "Lord of Lydden†battle. For more reports see, http://www.twowheelsontrack.com
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I am back! With some really ordinary brownies. I did look thoughtfully into the middle distance for a while over the idea of making something that really said "it's a new year!" in a jazz-handsy kind of way, but I didn't really have it in me, and also wanted brownies. In the same way that every person is the lead character in their own story that they're living - if that makes sense? - January is still just another month that happens to have danced around to the front. I guess what I'm saying is...brownies! They're not surprising, but they are excellent.
That said, I enjoyed having the opportunity to reflect upon 2013 and think about what I want to achieve in 2014 (besides just being like "whoaaaaa it's 2014 the movie Practical Magic is sixteen years old") and to gather together my intentions and so on. Without loading too much pressure on myself, since no-one needs that. More just things like...I want to pay attention to the phases of the moon, and read even more books written by women this year, and cook more proactively than reactively, and learn lots of new words and their meanings...and on a more specific level, I would also like this year to bring Lorde-levels of spectacular fame and success for my cookbook and me, for my wedding at the end of June to be fun and not financially whimper-making, and - sigh - to be way tidier. So, a little bit of pressure, I guess.
Despite my complete underselling of these brownies (great food blogging, Laura) they are of course delicious and are going to help me beat the back-to-school blues when I take them for lunch with me to work every day. This is something I've done before, but never quite sustain it for very long - hopefully this year I can be more (as I said above) proactive rather than reactive in the kitchen.
What better way to start the year than under the velvety influence of my queen Nigella Lawson, whose cookbook Kitchen is where this recipe comes from. She charmingly calls them Everyday Brownies, which, given that the 75g cocoa she specifies is nearly a cupful, says a lot about the quality of her days. But like all brownies should be, they are reassuringly easy to make, taste brilliant, keep for ages, and will probably help embiggen your day somewhat should you be eating them on your lunch break too.
Everyday Brownies
(or just Brownies, for the rest of us) (I know, I'm going on like she's living at the level of Marie Antoinette, it's just 75g cocoa really is a lot.) (Though to be fair her other brownie recipe has 300g chocolate and six eggs so comparatively, this is rather austere.) (I'll stop talking now.)
From Nigella Lawson's book Kitchen.
150g unsalted butter
300g brown sugar
75g cocoa powder, sifted
150g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
approx 150g milk chocolate, chopped into small chunks (or similar - whatever!)
Preheat the oven to 190C, and line a 25cmx25cm (or thereabouts) baking dish with baking paper.
Melt the butter, and stir in the sugar. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda and salt - cocoa tends to be lumpy, and baking soda is no fun to get a mouthful of, so sifting really is useful here. Add the eggs, vanilla, and chocolate, then stir, and scrape into your baking tin and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. It depends on what you're into, but brownies tend to be better when they're a bit undercooked, so don't worry if everything's wobbly on top when you take it out of the oven.
These are wonderful - unstressful to make, perfuming the house delightfully, and achieving that perfect balance between the crisp exterior and the barely-contained mouth-rush of satiny chocolate batter within. I used some white chocolate buttons and chunks of Whittakers milk chocolate which made for a caramelly, melting contrast to the stridenly cocoa-y brownie around it. But use what you have - chocolate chips, dark chocolate, anything. These are such good, dependable, quietly lovely brownies that damn it, they really should be for every day. Thanks, Nigella (not for these brownies, I just wanted to thank her for existing.)
A cat deigned to have a selfie with me! (The Laura Vincent Story.)
I hope that the 13 changing to a 14 has seen good times for you all. I had a really nice xmas at home with my family (including - one of whom is pictured above - the two truculent cats who eventually acknowledged my presence after an enormous loss of dignity on my behalf), and read, and knitted, and that was about it really. Then, camping. I've been camping at this one place with my family since I was six months old (am still about as useful at helping to put up the tents now as I was back then) and it was a joy to be there again for a few days. A freezing, rained-upon, mosquito-bitten joy. I did, however, manage to read The Luminaries in 48 hours, and it was worth every last mosquito bite to be able to do that.
New Zealand's natural landscape normally leaves me pretty blank and disinterested, but this place is so tightly knitted and purled into my life that it seems like the most beautiful land on earth.
But, it's nice to be back here nestling back into this blog. I plan to resurrect my I Should Tell You interviews, which fell by the wayside as I worked on launching my cookbook, and of course there's my aim to be mondo-successful in a low-key, unpressurised kind of way. I got so many messages around the 25th of December from people telling me that they'd given my cookbook as a present, that they'd received it, or that they were making recipes from it - every single time I read one of the messages it made my little heart wiggle with happiness. So it may be just another day of just another month, but I'm looking forward to making every second of it as excellent as possible. (Even the bits that aren't my brownie-filled lunch break when I'm back at work next week.)
Oh! One more thing: I've had fun contributing to Radio New Zealand's Summer Nights programme. I completely love public speaking, so it was super cool to be broadcasting live to air on Monday when I was last there - if you want to listen to them there are audios available at Radio New Zealand's website. Presuming you've made it to here while reading this, it's not implausible that you could handle more?
title from: Nina Simone, Feeling Good. While up at home I saw her performance at Montreux in 1976 played on TV, she was sublime. I love her so much.
music lately:
St Vincent, Cheerleader. Annie Clark of St Vincent is such a dreamboat and I love how this song is so stormy and dreamy. Also, rather cool name she's chosen to perform under, hey?
Speaking of dreamy, I danced to Beyonce's euphoric song XO on New Year's Eve and it was...um. Dreamy. Guess I should've put "diversity of adjectives" on my xmas wish list.
next time: no idea but I've done the groceries so it will be more than just an instagram of marmite on toast or a handful of chocolate buttons. Promise.


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Tips Before You Buy a Teeth Whitening Kit
If you don't know which among the teeth whitening kit to buy in the market to whiten your yellow teeth, then I strongly recommend that you read this article until the end as you are sure to get valuable information. The plethora of available products in the market can make you feel confused of which one to buy and you're not able to choose the perfect item. If you want deal with this predicament, the following are tips that can be very useful in your situation.
Browsing the web is one of the simplest ways that you can do to find a good product. A good website is something that have good resource and at the same time, lets you compare multiple teeth whitening kits in the market. Compare smartly the product and prices so by that, you will be able to get the best bang for the bucks.
As you browse online, there is a chance that you will come across tons of online stores offering kits for teeth whitening at affordable prices. Before deciding to buy one on the other hand, an important step that you have to remember is to check the credibility of the store and the product they offer. As a matter of fact, this is almost the same when you are buying straight from local store or from the dentist. It is the same reason that these awesome deals for home teeth whitening have been used by fraudsters to sell interested customers online their products. If you want to buy a great kit and at the same time steer clear of this unfortunate event, then it will be great for you to find certifications and approval from a known institution.
One of the effective ways to check the credibility of the product is to take advantage of free trials particularly on teeth whitening kit with LED light. Majority of the stores online do offer users the facility to check products beforehand prior to placing an order. To do this, what you must do is sign in and inquire for free sample of their teeth whitening. Sometimes, you might need to pay them a small price for the shipping fee but that is just it.
It is best that you check out the product composition and then, take suggestions from your trusted dentist. This is actually a very smart move of you since these dentists know how to select the perfect product for your teeth and oral health and at the same time, we know that these kits aren't cheap. With their help, rest assure to get the best whitening teeth kit for you.
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When it comes to getting away from the city to the world of nature, it seems like a better idea to rent one of these vintage campers rather than one of the modern trailers. There's something about the retro "canned ham" camper design that has an organic feel to it.
The company responsible for the wonderful vintage campers is Goodness Travels, which is located in New York. The camper is named 'Honey' and is a design that was very popular in the 1960s. The vehicle is in great condition and comes with a fully functional interior that while designed from the past, fits the needs of the modern traveler. It definitely feels like it's time for a road trip and this time a retro feel won't have to be added with Instagram.
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If California is being offered up as a model for mental health treatment nationwide, as a recent news report suggested, I shudder to think what other states have to offer.
During Jerry Brown"s first term as governor (30 years ago), thousands of mentally ill patients were released from state mental health facilities with the understanding that the county of residence would take over their care. Imagine how overwhelmed the counties were.
The fundamental problem relating to treating the mentally ill is that when they feel well, they tend to think they don"t need their medication (which was responsible for their feeling well). So they stop taking their medication and forget or decide they don"t need follow up appointments. Next comes poor decisions, one of which is self-medicating with drugs and/or alcohol. They may forget to pay the rent or get into a fight and get thrown in jail. The follow-up treatment is based on the clients" keeping their appointments and taking their medication. But they never learned coping skills, so they end up homeless in many instances.
My grandson is 26 and on SSI, but he cannot be relied upon to pay his rent or the telephone bill or to buy groceries. He shares his food, cigarettes, beer and phone with others, who take advantage of him. He hears voices, loses his ID and keys on a regular basis. My daughter pays his rent and phone bill from his SSI account, takes him grocery shopping and buys him clothes. (He wears them unwashed until they are unwearable.) He was in jail for 30 days two years ago. He was hearing voices and hallucinating and all he was offered was Ativan. (He needed an antipsychotic). Even when he was admitted to the hospital for an infection and my daughter told them what medication he was on, he did not receive it.
Solano County no longer has a mental health crisis center; appropriate patients are sent to Yuba County. My grandson does well in the crisis center, gets his medication, eats well, gets his ambition back. But he hasn"t learned any coping skills and it"s too easy to start drinking beer again and he"s back to square one.
He needs a residential program that will keep him on medication, off of alcohol and teach him how to live a normal life. There are residential programs, but they cost thousands of dollars.
So what is going to happen? He is going to die, either by the hand of another mentally ill person or of an infection as a result of poor self-care, or in a stupid accident (he might fall asleep with the stove on). Thank goodness he has never learned to drive so we don"t have to worry about that (but he possibly might drive someone else"s car).
The prisons are full of the mentally ill who should be getting treatment instead of incarceration. I think they could be cared for more cheaply and effectively in residential programs that are designed to return the mentally ill to productive society, rather than dumping them.
The author is a Vacaville resident.


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Cardi B is not shy of some fashion forward looks and gave us a serious Spring look in Zana Bayne. The designer is known for this haute fetish looks, transforming what was once your sub outfit, into something you can wear…if you dare.
Cardi B wore the $550.00 Bullet Bustier and paired it with their Rio Skirt. The cut out pencil skirt looks like sexy spring florals exploded across her thighs. Cardi wore black briefs and black one strap sandals.
While some might find it fashion forward, others might find it too much? Are you over the see-thru trend or did Cardi nail this look. Take our poll!
Cardi B Shows Out In All Her Rapunzel Glory
GET THE LOOK: Cardi B. Gives Us Grown Woman Style In Head To Toe Gucci
Cardi B Is Giving Us 90's Fashion Realness During A Photoshoot With The Source


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Okay, so … before this week, I wasn't sure about having another baby. After the never-ending fatigue and nausea, I wasn't sure how I felt about doing this again. While I've loved the idea of being pregnant, the first trimester is really rough. Now that we're a few weeks into the second trimester, I'm already dreaming of baby number two. I get it … your body/mind work together to create this magical experience. And, I'm sure once baby is here, I will forget any pain I experienced during labor. I'm okay with this selective memory. Here are a few things worth mentioning from week 15.
- We're moving! We started moving things over last Sunday, and we're continuing with small runs all week. Sunday, we'll be moving the furniture, and hopefully that'll be it! Our lease is officially done next Thursday, so we'll use next week to clean our little apartment.
- Our annual camping trip to Prineville starts on FRIDAY! We went last year, and it was amazzziiinnnngggg. The forecast is calling for high 90's during the day (100 on Saturday), and 40's at night. Yikes. I'm planning on bringing gallons of water, and spending a lot of time in the lake. Also, we made custom t-shirts for the group. YESSS!
- I don't want to jinx myself, but I haven't gagged all week!!!!!! No puking since last week!!!!!! These are milestones!
- We're attending a vaccine workshop tonight. It's with our midwife group, but taught by a doctor. I figure it's a good balance, and I hope we'll learn lots of important information about vaccines.
- I'm still not sure if I've felt baby move. I've had four different feelings over the course of the last few weeks, but until it happens again, I'm just not sure. C'mon baby!! I want to feel you moving.
- Over the weekend, we visited the coast with Chelsey. It was absolutely stunning. I loved standing at the edge of Oregon … looking out at the sea, and knowing that this little baby is growing in my belly. It was magical.
- Our first midwife appointment is next week. I'm so excited!
Baby has been up to a lot lately, too:
- S/he's busy moving amniotic fluid through her/his nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her/his lungs begin to develop.
- Baby can see light through his/her eyelids … We could play around with a flashlight if we wanted. It kind of seems like pestering! :)
- If we wanted to, we could find out whether baby is a boy or girl. Only 24 more weeks until we figure out.
- And, we're sure it's the cutest little fetus ever.


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Lenovo K6 Power, the best budget smartphone under rs 10,000 with Octa-core Soc, 3GB RAM, finger print scanner, 4000mAh battery launched on 29th Nov. Priced at. Rs 9,999 for 3GB RAM+32GB ROM slated to go on sale from 6th Dec. Though Flipkart. It will counter Xiaomi 4 Prime. Lenovo will also launch Lenovo K6 Note, Lenovo K6 This Dec. which first launched at IFA 2016, Berlin.
The all new Lenovo K6 Power runs on Google's latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS. It also offer you a 5."-inch HD(720 x 1280) display with Gorilla Glass 4 packed with a powerful 4000mAh battery promising enhance battery life wit Quick charge features.
It also supports Dual-SIM(LTE+LTE), Micro SIM with 4GLTE, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB and powered by a 64-Bit Octa-core Snapdragon 430 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB ROM + 128GB Micro SD card slot. It will also combines dual powerful camera, a 13-MegaPixel rear camera with Dual LED flash and 8-MegaPixel front camera.
Read More About:-Lenovo K6 Note Price in India, Release date, Specifications
Lenovo K6 Power SPECIFICATIONS:-
- Dual SIM Support(4G+4G) with Dual Standby
- Display 5 -inch HD(720×1280) Display with Gorilla Glass 4
- Google's Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS
- 64-Bit Octa-core processor 1.5GHz, Snapdargen 430
- Micro SD card slot up to 128GB
- 13-MP Rear Camera with Dual- LED flash
- 8-MP front selfie camera
- 4000mAh battery
- Dimension N/A
- Weight N/A
- Rivals Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
- Colours Gold/Grey/ Silver
- Release date 29th Nov. 2016
- Availability 6th Dec. 2016
- Price in India Rs 9,999 for 3GB RAM+32GB ROM
At last true word from my heart upcoming K6 Power is the budget phone for Indians. What you think? Please be open to share your idea with us.


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by Mira Grant
Science Fiction/Horror
"Shaun Mason is a man without a mission. Not even running the news organization he built with his sister has the same urgency as it used to. Playing with dead things just doesn't seem as fun when you've lost as much as he has.
But when a CDC researcher fakes her own death and appears on his doorstep with a ravenous pack of zombies in tow, Shaun has a newfound interest in life. Because she brings news-he may have put down the monster who attacked them, but the conspiracy is far from dead.
Now, Shaun hits the road to find what truth can be found at the end of a shotgun." — Goodreads
I read this book far too fast. Don't worry, I took notes for my review. There were just a few things that bothered me (though as I'm reading the third and final book in the series, it kinda makes sense). I totally called the surprise ending, though I expected that part to happen sooner in the book than later. And I'm fairly certain I'm in love with Dr. Abbey. Check back soon with my review…


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It should hardly come as a surprise that once in office elected politicians forget about, abandon, or fudge on promises made to get elected. President Barack Obama's record on transparency and openness, however, is more disappointing than most such instances.
During the campaign, candidate Barack Obama promised an unprecedented degree of openness and transparency, in contrast to the notoriously secretive Bush White House. Regarding health care, he said: "We'll have the negotiations televised on C-SPAN so the people can see who is making argument on behalf of their constituents and who are making arguments on behalf of the drug companies or the insurance companies."
Once in office, however, the administration quietly cut a deal with Big Pharma not to allow Medicare to grind drug companies for lower drug prices, in exchange for a promise to voluntarily reduce prescription prices by some $80 billion over 10 years. The news has trickled out and there's some question whether the deal will be honored, but it wasn't exactly shown on C-SPAN, nor was the White House the first to tell us.
During the campaign candidate Obama promised that pending legislation would be put up on the Internet for at least five days before bills were signed so the general public would at least have a chance to see what devils might be buried in the details. So far, as the libertarian Cato Institute's Jim Harper, who has been keeping score, notes, the president has kept this promise once out of 46 chances. The pork-laden $787-billion "stimulus" bill, arguably the most significant and certainly the most expensive bill he has signed, was signed within a day of being presented to him, with no Internet presence.
Candidate Obama criticized President George W. Bush (rightfully so) for his practice of attaching "signing statements" to bills, which sometimes spelled out parts of the legislation he considered unconstitutional or which he didn't necessarily intend to enforce. President Obama, however, has continued the practice. You might think that his signing statements would be available on WhiteHouse.gov, but according to the Sunlight Foundation they're not to be found there. A private attorney has made a list with links to signing statements publicly available (www.coherentbabble.com/
listBHOall.htm), but not the White House.
The Obama administration has just filed an appeal with the Supreme Court appealing a decision by a lower court that the government must release photos of prisoners allegedly abused in Iraqi prisons. The administration has invoked "state secrets" to keep a case involving warrantless electronic surveillance out of court. These decisions mirror the approach of the allegedly uniquely secretive Bush administration.
President Obama is hardly the first president to prefer to keep much of what goes on in the White House under wraps unless and until it is seen as politically advantageous to make public disclosure. In his case, however, the gap between rhetoric and reality is especially wide.


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Expected Publication: October 2nd, 2012
By: Adrienne Stoltz and Ron Bass
What if you could dream your way into a different life? What if you could choose to live that life forever?
Sloane and Maggie have never met. Sloane is a straight-A student with a big and loving family. Maggie lives a glamorously independent life as an up-and-coming actress in New York. The two girls couldn't be more different--except for one thing. They share a secret that they can't tell a soul. At night, they dream that they're each other.
The deeper they're pulled into the promise of their own lives, the more their worlds begin to blur dangerously together. Before long, Sloane and Maggie can no longer tell which life is real and which is just a dream. They realize that eventually they will have to choose one life to wake up to, or risk spiraling into insanity. But that means giving up one world, one love, and one self, forever.
Sloane and Maggie have never met, but they know everything about each other. This is because only one of them is probably even real. They have the same name, but everything else is different. Maggie is an aspiring actress who is on the road to a GED and a serious career in New York. She lives with her Mom and little sister Jade, having lost her Dad a few years previously. Sloane is a small-town girl, one of the smartest at her high school, who has a happy family and a wonderful best friend named Gordy. But she is also dealing with heartbreak, the senseless death of her other best friend Bill the year before, in car accident. At first everything is okay, until both girls are torn between superficial relationships and true happiness with the right guy. Now they each have a reason to want the other gone for good. Spiraling out of control and unable to tell what world is real, Sloan and Maggie begin to blur together. But who will be the one to survive the breakdown? I liked the premise of this book at first and thought it was a really intriguing concept. I thought that both girls would be real and inexplicably connected for some reason. I liked how detailed and true both girls' lives came across as and the budding romances were very sweet. However, I felt no need for Sloane and Maggie to be strining along two or three guys each AT THE SAME TIME. Seriously? You really don't know which one you like more? I could really feel Maggie's heartbreak at losing her Dad and Sloane's at losing Bill. But I got lost around the last 100 pages or so, when the girl(s) start to have a mental breakdown and reality becomes blurred. For most of that chunk of the book I couldn't even tell who was speaking because they were half in both worlds in every chapter. I saw the ending coming from a mile away and felt that it was extremely cliched and predictable. It could have gone in so many fresh, original directions if only the author hadn't gone the 'suppressed guilt' route. Overall, a disappointment and I feel like I wasted my time. But for the decency of the first half and how well-written it was, I give this a couple concessionary stars.
VERDICT: 2/5 Stars
*I received this book as part of Around the World ARC Tours, run by the lovely Princess Bookie. No favors or money were exchanged for this review. It will be available for purchase on October 2nd, 2012.*


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The Susquehanna River is 464 miles (747 km) long and is the longest river on the US East Coast. With its watershed, it is the 16th-largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United States without commercial boat traffic today. In the Canal Era, navigation improvements were made to enhance the river for barge shipping of bulk goods by water on the Pennsylvania Canal.
History the river has played an important role throughout American history. In the 18th century, William Penn's negotiations with the Lenape led to settlements in the lands between the Delaware and Susquehanna rivers and, in late colonial times, anthracite coal was transported. During the American Revolution, an expedition came downriver from its headwaters; the upper portion navigable by damming the river's source at Lake Otsego, allowing the lake's level to rise and then destroying the dam and flooding the river for miles downstream.
Bridges Ferries Canals and Dams prior to the Port Deposit Bridge opening in 1818, the river formed a barrier between the northern and southern states. The earliest dams were constructed to support ferry operations in low water. Its many rapids meant that commercial traffic could only navigate down the river in the high waters of the spring thaws. Two different canal systems were constructed on the lower Susquehanna to bypass the rapids. The Port Deposit Canal was completed in 1802, followed by the larger Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. Later, bridges replaced ferries, and railroads replaced canals.
Today 200 Bridges and Two Ferries cross the Susquehanna. Canals are preserved as Historic Parks
Harrisburg, the Capital of Pennsylvania, was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 3000 BC. Known as Peixtin, the area was an important trading post for Native American traders, as trails leading from the Delaware to the Ohio Rivers, and from the Potomac to the Upper Susquehanna intersected there.
You should know that the famed 2200 mile Appalachian Trail curves through the Hershey Harrisburg Region for 28 miles; Broad Street Market in Harrisburg is the nation's oldest continually operating market; in Hershey, the streets are lined with Hershey's Kisses®! Chocolate Avenue's street lamps are shaped like the famous candies; the Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg is the longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge in the world with 48 arches measuring 70 feet each spanning the Susquehanna River.
City Island is a 63-acre tourism and recreational destination containing archeological treasures of the Susquehannocks and Iroquois tribes which established seasonal settlements here. The island was a stopping off-point for Union soldiers during the Civil War; they crossed over it by way of the Camelback Bridge to defend Harrisburg from the threat of invasion by the Confederate Army. Today, City Island is a tourist and sports venue for the Harrisburg Senators Baseball Stadium, the City Islanders Soccer Stadium, the Pride of the Susquehanna, City Island Railroad, and the City Island Stables.
Pennsylvania Chocolate Craft Beers and Wineries
Millersburg Borough nestled along the Susquehanna River, is quaint community radiating out from a Victorian Market Square Park featuring a Gazebo dating back to 1891. Millersburg evolved along with the introduction new forms of transportation; travel back to the 17th century and visit the Wiconisco Canal in MYO Park and a restored 1898 passenger rail station on West Center Street. The National Historic Register's Millersburg Ferry System traces its roots to 1817.
Pride of the Susquehanna River Boat is one of the last remaining authentic paddle-wheel riverboats in America. Since her construction and launch in 1988, "The Pride" has carried almost a million passengers who have enjoyed themed cruises and River School Educational Trips.


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The Best Undercounter Ice Makers On The Market!
Undercounter ice makers are quickly gaining traction in the culinary, entertainment, cultivation and home environment.
The reasons for that are many, starting out from the fact that ice is not only hard to produce but a pain to store for any longer period of time.
The usual kitchen freezer found in households is mostly laden with frozen meats and other garnishes, leaving little to no room for actual ice to join the fray.
This quickly becomes a problem for many families as the demand for ice dramatically increases during summer times and has been an ongoing conundrum for many companies to solve.
Nowadays, the picture is a lot brighter, as undercounter ice makers joined the fun; They're small, portable, fast and efficient.
You no longer need to scour your town for any open shops as you can have your own state of the art ice production right in the confines of your home.
With that being said, it is within our interest to always bring the customer to the best products available and as a result of that, we've decided to name the best eight undercounter ice makers found online.
Let's not waste another moment of our time and get right into the review!
|Sofa Name
|Opal Nugget Ice Maker(Editor's Choice)
|Silver with Black Accents
|15.5 x 10.5 x 17.2 inches
|Stainless Steel
|Check Price
|Igloo ICE105 Counter Top Compact Ice Maker
|Silver with Back Accents
|11.5 x 15 x 15 inches
|Check Price
|Portable, Counter Top Ice Maker MachineTG22(Editor's Choice)
|15.5 x 10.5 x 17.2 inches
|Stainless Steel
|Check Price
|hOmeLabs Portable Ice Maker Machine
|12.9 x 9.5 x 14 inches
|Check Price
|Igloo ICE103 Counter Top Ice Maker with Over-Sized Ice Bucket
|14 x 12 x 15 inches
|Stainless Steel
|Check Price
|Costway Portable Compact Electric Ice Maker Machine
|9.5 x 14 x 12.9 inches
|Check Price
|Luma Comfort IM200SS Portable Clear Ice Maker
|11.3 x 14.8 x 14.1 inches
|Stainless Steel
|Check Price
|Costway Portable Compact Electric Ice Maker Machine
|15.5 x 10.5 x 17.2 inches
|Check Price
1. Editor's Choice: The Opal Nugget Ice Maker
The crème de la crème right from the get-go. You would be hard-pressed to find any model that even closely resembles the Opal in terms of power, speed and storing capabilities.
It simply is the best undercounter ice maker currently available to the public and as far as we are concerned, that is to remain.
Here are just some of the reasons why that is the case.
Firstly, I've briefly mentioned storing capabilities in one of the latter sentences. Consider the fact that you can treasure up to three pounds of pure, unadulterated ice cubes with no consequences whatsoever.
Another aspect of this product that proves itself worthy of mentioning is low cooldown between individual batches and their completion.
You only need a quarter of an hour to get the first batch ready and any subsequent quantity can be produced the moment the first one leaves the container.
You can open up a freaking industry line with this thing!
Another great thing about this product is the fact that you can bring it anywhere and use it at any time. As long as an electrical outlet, such a socket is available at the place you are residing, the Opal can create large quantities of ice in a short juncture!
I also have to mention the sophisticated technology intergrated within this product. You don't really need to be a tech-freak in order to use the incorporated Bluetooth add-on;
Simply schedule when your next batch of ices should be done and the machine will do it all for you!
A perfect addition to any household, providing much-needed, top-notch value!
I do have to mention that in order to use the mechanized ice production perk, you have to have a steady internet connection along with the FirstBuild app installed on your phone.
Don't worry, the app is available for free and its designed with simplicity in mind, so you won't have to read any complicated guides!
I thing that I forgot to add the best thing about the Opal; You see, traditional undercounter ice makers don't have a freezer added to the package which means that the ice quickly melts into oblivion!
Not with this product, as even after twelve hours of unsupervised cooldown, the ice was still there and ready to be used.
Now that's a perk not many manufactorers can pride themselves with.
For the cherry-pickers among us, with the temperature range being comfortably large, you can either create crispy nugget ice or stick with the cultivated and much-appraised Sonic ice!
Just a pro tip; After running this toy for a few rounds, I can confirm that it makes Sonic ice as if it were directly from the company producing it!
My only caveat about the Opal would have to be the fact that isn't really the cheapest product around. You would have to dig deep into your pockets to get youself one but that's only reason more to appreciate it.
Once you own one, you'll never need another undercounter ice maker ever again!
2. Runner Up: The Igloo ICE105 Counter Top Compact Ice Maker, Stainless
Definitely one of the sturdiest among all models featured in this article, the Igloo really lets you experience the North Pole from the confines of your warm house.
The added stainless steel ensures that you won't have any sort of leaks or rusty surfaces, even after years of use.
For reference, I had used mine extensively for the last three years and not a scratch has appeared, so you be the judge of the quality!
The trendiest thing about this product is the LED display along with the flashy lights, each indicating different levels of the creationary cycle.
The LED display allows for easy tracking, ensuring that you're always in control of what is going on the inside, as well as the outside.
One of the more prominent features of the Igloo is assuredly the fact that you can create differently-sized ice cubes along with the actuality of storing up to a pound of ice in the container.
Talk about versatility!
Another great addition that goes with the main product is the nifty little ice shovel and basket. I've always dreaded the fact that once the ice was done, I would either have to use my bare hands as a sort of temporary transporting case.
That was all forgotten once I've had the shovel and the basket at my disposal as now, all the ice in the world could reach the kitchen table safely and most importantly, without hassle!
There is one feature that is oftentimes overlooked by manufacturers and the Igloo possesses it while others are still struggling with this conundrum.
Can you guess what it is? Put simply, the clean-up process.
Nobody likes to do it, but someone has to be elected as the sacrificial lamb for the job, but that doesn't have to be that way.
You see, this product has a drain plug located at the bottom of the machine, simply pull it and all the leftovers will eject themselves from the machine.
All you have to do is ensure that the insides are dried up and you can do that with a simple, clean rug.
This will NEVER take you longer than five minutes.
The last positive I feel endeared to mention is the ventilation system. Many undercounter ice makers simply get heated up too quickly, producing loud sounds and creepy hums.
Forget about it, as the Igloo is as quiet as a sleeping baby, with the added benefit of not having to worry about waking it up!
The one disadvantage of the Igloo is definitely the amount of ice it produces. If you plan on keeping the quantity for personal usage, then this will never arise as an issue.
If on the other hand, you're a restaurant or a business that requires an extensive amount of ice in short bursts of time, go with the Opal Nugget instead!
3. Bronze Medal: Ice Machine – Portable, Counter Top Ice Maker MachineTG22
Another model plated in stainless steel, it's always nice to see that there are still manufacturers out there that care about the end-product they put out on the shelves.
Depending on your exquisite taste, this product allows you to get creative with three distinctive modes, all representing different sizes of the ice cubes.
If you have kids or just like to chew on the ice as a crutch, we recommend using the S (Small) Setting while drinks and other garnishes will do better with the M (Medium) and L (Large) options!
The container is pretty broad and robust considering how small the TG22 looks from the outside; It can carry up to 2,2 pounds of pure ice and it creates batches in rapid succession.
To extrapolate on the last point, you only have to wait for six minutes in order for your ice to be done and ready for service.
One of the better features of this product definitely is the fact that you won't have to pay a technician any large fees for installing anything.
Simply find an empty socket, plug it in, add water to the container and watch the magic transpire in front of your very eyes!
The integrated LED lights are also a godsend when it comes to knowing where the hell in the process you're currently in.
I also have to commend the manufacturers on making the layout and command prompts simple to use; A simple on and off button label along with the aforementioned size lever and that's about it!
To sum up, zero complications, zero technological prowess required and all the ice, a great product.
The one thing which did dampen my mood about the TG22 for a bit was the fact that they did add an ice scoop but didn't include a tray with it?
That was a bit of a downer but luckily, I had an extra tray in my lines so it wasn't that big of a deal.
Just thought that the pious thing would be to inform you of that small discrepancy!
4. hOmeLabs Portable Ice Maker Machine
The first machine so far that automatically shuts itself off when the ice tray is full. This is great for a myriad of reasons but let's get to the most obvious one;
You can set the machine running, go to bed and wake up with a full tray of ice waiting for you.
The best thing about this entire situation has gone amiss; With the ability to store up to 1,5 pounds of ice at once, you'll be able to satiate all the hungry mouths in your home.
As an added bonus, the cooling functions of this product ensure that the ice doesn't melt during the night, serving as a perfect blend with the two features mentioned above.
Did I mention that after your batch is completed, the cooldown system gets activated? I usually don't mention this, as you'll hear quite the cacophonous sounds emerge from most machines once they've decided that enough was enough.
Not with the h0meLabs, as the entire process is so quiet, you would never even notice it in the first place, that is unless someone made you conscious of it, just like I did now!
The last thing worthy of our written words is the little-known fact of using BPA free material during the production cycle.
If you have never heard of BPA, it basically stands for Bisphenol A, a toxic material which can and will cause harm to your children.
Given the fact that stainless steel is one of the biggest forte of the h0meLab, you don't have to worry about that!
5. The Igloo ICE103 Counter Top Ice Maker
Another Igloo product on our list. This is already starting to smell a bit fishy to me, are we in cahoots with this company?
Of course not! I literally couldn't help myself but add this product to the list and you'll know why shortly.
First things first, although the two brothers do have a lot of things in common with each other, there are small nuisances which make the ICE105 just a bit better.
Starting from the top of the charts, we have the added bonus of being able to select the ice cube size, something that the ICE105 doesn't feature.
On a different note, the ICE103 can get a little noisy once the cooldown feature is in function and it feels as if the ICE105 is an upgrade to an already established problem.
Continuing in a similar fashion is the storing capabilities of the machines. At first glance, one would never even notice a difference but there is one and it's only feasible once you've actually used the machine.
The ice cubes melt extremely fast and you would have to move them to a freezer in one fell swoop or risk the witnessing of all the ice melting back into its unrefined state.
To really draw a line between these two, consider the following; They are both very similar models and they both do the job promptly but there's just one problem with that conclusion, it's incomplete.
The ICE105 serves as an upgrade to the ICE103 and we would feel bad for recommending the downgraded version over the upgraded one.
To keep it to the point, both of these machines offer amazing value, but for the sake of your own satisfaction, go with the ICE105!
6. Costway Portable Compact Electric Ice Maker Machine, Black
This model is perfectly designed for smaller parties, gatherings or any other congregations on the tinier side.
It owes such a reputation thanks to the sleek and stylish, modern design, a rarity in the world of undercounter ice makers most companies look out for productivity rather than style.
Speaking of which, in terms of efficacy, it takes an average of between six to nine minutes in order to get a batch completed and given the fact that it can store up to 1,5 pounds of pure ice in it's storing tray, you're good to go!
Other features include a simple user interface and two distinct alarms that show in the light sequences. That means that if more water is needed, a bright light flashes alerting you to the need to act.
The same applies for the tray being full of ice!
The last thing to mention about the Costway is how transportable it is, that is why it is mostly recommended for travelers, party-throwers and people that love to live life on the wild side.
Don't get me wrong, it is still a great addition to any traditional household as it holds all the perks of an usual undercounter ice maker but as we have seen, it has many troves waiting to be discovered!
7. Luma Comfort IM200SS Portable Clear Ice Maker
The last thought on my mind once I saw the Luma was comfort as they like to point out in their name. The machine itself is huge, robust and quite frankly, it resembles a large container if I must say so.
This does come to an advantage when storing capabilities are in question, as it can hold as much as five pounds of ice at once.
Five pounds! Just think about it, most undercounter ice makers can't even manage a measly 2 pounds so if quantity is an issue, the Luma has you covered!
The waiting time is a bit steep, at fifteen minutes but that's nothing to worry about as the amount of cubes being produced vastly overshadows any quantities other products can hope to bring out.
I also liked the simple layout and uncomplicated interface, four buttons each having a distinct role to play, no hassle, zero complications.
Just the way I like it!
The one thing that did bother me was the fact that its robust design did come with a negative side; Once mounted, moving it can be a bit of a pain in the neck and you should avoid this model if you plan on changing locations a lot.
8. Costway Portable Compact Electric Ice Maker Machine, Red
Another Costway model has decided to join in the fray but this time, even more care has been put into the design!
Now that's the way I personally like it, as many undercounter ice makers feature bland designs which are very off-putting.
This product says no to that and is basically rebranding the industry with their boldness.
The company basically comes and says, we're something new and that's why you should respect us!
And revered they are, as many customers are drawn in by the short time it takes ice to be ready (only eight minutes), the respectable 1,5 pounds of capacity and the compactness of the product!
That's not all, I've never told you about the amazing indicator lights, alerting you to any potential deficits in the inner workings of the machine, making for an absolutely delightful and fulfilling experience.
Between its sibling, I must admit that little difference can be found except when looking at the colors.
You're going to have to be the one to decide which color suits you the best and for what occasion it is most appropriate for.
Don't forget that this is the perfect model for travelers and people living it to the edge!
We've seen so many amazing models today and honest to goodness, I've had so much fun testing out, playing and tinkering with these beautiful pieces of modern technology.
To think that we're living in a point of time where you can simply fill a tray of water and have ice available in less than 15 minutes is something that is continually mesmerizing to me.
Judging by our extensive list, there's literally something for anyone reading it.
Starting out from the high-rollers, we have the highly acclaimed Opal Nugget which is an absolute leader in this field.
We have the two pairs of siblings that represent a perfect blend of stylishness and productivity, all in one setting.
We are of course talking about the Igloo and the Costway, as both machines have proven themselves to be more than worthy for a reserved spot on the list.
We also can't finish this article without mentioning the robust build of the TG22. This product, along with its manufacturers have basically set a trend in the industry where durability is becoming a huge question to be solved by the companies.
People seem to be realizing that paying a bit more for an undercounter ice maker that will last them for decades is a lot more feasible than replacing model after model after each year.
To conclude, there aren't really any bad models in this list and we've made it certain that there is a healthy mixture of everything on the list.
We hope that one of these becomes your preferred choice and are wishing you the best of both worlds while handling your undercounter ice makers!


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First, I want to commend all willing to run for local public service: Thank you. Second, after attending the Rappahannock News-moderated Hampton district forum on Sept. 21, I feel compelled to tell you why my mother, Lucy Ann Maeyer (also known as "Pud"), is the best candidate for this position. Yes, I may be biased because she is my mother, but I want you to be aware of the many qualifications that she possesses for this very important position.
Mom's Rappahannock roots run deep. She is the daughter of county native Carroll B. Quaintance, a patent lawyer who was born in Rappahannock, and Arthalinda Quaintance, a former school board member and teacher who taught in Rappahannock for approximately 10 years. She is also the niece of Mary Botts Quaintance Snead, doubtless remembered by many as the principal of Rappahannock County Elementary School.
Mom lived and taught in both Virginia Beach and Germany for approximately five years before we moved back to the family farm in 1981, she then dedicated another 26 years of teaching to the Rappahannock County Public School System as a sixth- and seventh-grade math and science teacher.
She is known as a vital part of this community for her past and continued service. She is a volunteer for the Sperryville Rescue Squad as an ambulance driver, serves on the Recreation Center Committee, assists with the Rough Ride, the Taste of Rappahannock and the Fodderstack race and she has also taught at the Headwaters After School Program for six years. She was also a very fun and memorable Girl Scout leader and soccer coach, imagine that!
Growing up in Rappahannock, my siblings Nicole and Jonathan and I learned how to strive for success through honesty and hard work and to not take anything for granted or have a false sense of entitlement. Mom instilled these values in us and countless others she has served. She will do what is best for Rappahannock students, teachers, and the larger community.
She will not beat around the bush, she is clear and concise, but most importantly, caring. She will be stern but fair. Her intentions are true and pure and she is passionate about running for the school board. She wants to make a positive difference in the community, which I know she can and will do. She is also sensible and practical and will prioritize what is most important.
Mom is expressing her ongoing commitment to the education of Rappahannock students by running for our school board. I have great admiration, love and trust for my mother. She has been my greatest supporter through changes in my own life. I count myself very fortunate to become even half the person that she is. I feel the school board would be fortunate to have her as well.
Please join me and write in Lucy Ann Maeyer for Hampton district school board on Election Day!
Heidemarie "Heidi" Maeyer


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Principal Photographer - Mark
I am passionate about photography and have been since I was a child. I have always loved taking family photos and doing my own developing and enlarging back in the days of film.
Involvement in the Camera Club movement helped me to improve my skills and to have fun earning awards each year. I found photography a great way to express my vision and view of the world. As a teacher at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts I became involved in documenting their performances in dance, music and drama.
In 1998 I started teaching photography at high school level to years 11 and 12. It was great to see the artistic efforts of my students and they always surprised me with their creativity.
In 2000 I was asked to photograph a colleague's wedding. I was nervous at first but really enjoyed the experience and the couple were thrilled the results. Gradually I started to do more weddings. I also continued to do dance photography, Little Athletics and continued to teach photography at school. In 2015 I am still teaching photography to year 12 students on the south coast.
Since starting I have photographed more than 150 weddings. I always enjoy the challenge of capturing special moments for the young couples. What I enjoy most is seeing their reaction when they first see their wedding photos after the event. I have learnt to capture moments that are often very fleeting but embody the real emotions of the day. Posed photos are sometimes necessary but the real photos that I enjoy most are the un-posed true moments that can never be repeated or staged.
I have also learnt to be very unobtrusive during the day and people have often commented on how well I blend into their wedding. I want the photo-shoots to fun, relaxed and as stress-free as possible.
Weddings are a wonderful way for me to provide really meaningful images that are full of emotion and drama. I enjoy what I do and hope that my photos show this in every way.
Assistant Photographer - Emily
Emily is an amazing photographer who also specialises in video. An Art major at high school Emily always adds that artistic sparkle to any wedding.
She will also make you feel completely at ease during the wedding day with her relaxed and friendly style.


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Author and artist Richard Graham is going to be on Fun Kids this afternoon!
His new book is called The Cranky Caterpillar and it's perfect for 5-8 year olds.
It's all about a piano playing caterpillar – but the song he's playing is really sad so Ezra tries to cheer him up and get the Cranky Caterpillar to play a happy tune.
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Hi everyone,
I never was a fashion blogger and I never will be. My sense for fashionable outfits is pretty weak and I usually wear casual and comfy outfits. Nonetheless, I enjoy picking out new clothes, especially online. After reading a lot about the zero-waste and other environmentally-friendly movements, I was looking for conscious clothing choices especially. Here are my current favorites!
- TOMS: Grey Chambray Polka Dot Women's Classics – these shoes are vegan and for one pair purchased they give one pair to a child in need.
- Armed Angels: Scarlett Flying High – Armed Angels is a fair trade and ecological clothing brand located in Germany. They ship pretty much anywhere, but that is not really what the brand is going for as it goes against being ecological. I have been researching ecological clothing brands in other countries as well and will be posting about them soon as well. Anyways, Armed Angels has just the cutest Tshirts. Their prints are pretty minimal and timeless and never go out of style.
- Armed Angels: Luise Parka
- MUD Jeans: Skinny Lily – Pure Blue – MUD Jeans is an Australian company that strives to close the cycle of their denim pants. They are made of organic and fair trade cotton and you have the option to just lease a pair of pants and send them back after a while. That way you can always have the latest pair of jeans. The returned jeans are sold as vintage items.
- TOMS: Cinnamon Suede Cosmopolitan Tote – genuine leather and a donation for a safe birth for a mother in need.
- Birkenstock: Mayari – Birkenstocks are made from very high-quality material and pretty much last forever
What are your favorite conscious buys?
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Foster Family Agency Information Forum
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 06:00(America/Los_Angeles)
Location: California
8911 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92123
The County of San Diego Foster & Adoptive Resource Family Services cordially invites you to attend the Foster Family Agency (FFA) Information Forum. You will receive information about the FFAs, their partnership with San Diego County Child Welfare Services, and have the opportunity to meet with representative from each FFA's to select the best one that best meets your needs. The following FFA's will be present:
- Angels
- Casey Family Services
- Kamali'i
- Koinonia
- New Alternatives
- Olive Crest
- San Diego Youth Services
- Toward Maximum Independence
- Walden Family Services
For more information, visit https://www.SanDiegoFosterFamilyAgencies.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!


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Hi everyone! It's been a while since I legit blogged something so I thought I would do another Sunday Currently since the last one I did was around two months ago?? Wow, time surely flies by fast. Anyway, it's around 8 PM right now, and I decided to squeeze in this post before I return to stuDYING. Save me, please. I'm so sleepy. 😦 Ang lutang ko. Okay, here goes!
READING stuff for Kas 1. I have to submit an essay which will serve as our exam on Thursday and it just stresses me out! I know that my professor for this subject has high standards and I really don't want to disappoint him or myself.. *moira shakes terribly*
WRITING down all the things I need to accomplish in the upcoming weeks.
LISTENING to TheMakeupChair's voice as I am watching her Valentine's Day Makeup Tutorial on Youtube.
THINKING of new video ideas for my channel! I'm leaning on focusing on quick makeup tutorials because they're my favorite ones to binge watch. Any suggestions on videos I can film next? 🙂
SMELLING nothing.
WISHING to buy a new laptop because the one I am currently using is slowly giving up on me 😦 Pati laptop, sinusukuan ako?? HAHAHAH.
HOPING to manage my time well in the next months since I don't like doing things half-baked.
WEARING a blue shirt from high school and neon pink shorts from H&M.
LOVING how my skin feels right now! Haha, it sounds so conceited, but I just exfoliated a while ago using the Black Mallows Fluffy Scrub from Skin Genie, and now my arms and legs feel so smooth ❤ HAHA.
WANTING to sleep. 😦
NEEDING a break from acads. 😦 And to think that I've only been back in school for four weeks! Hay, 15 weeks to go.. Syempre may countdown na hahaha.
FEELING stressed and overwhelmed with all the things I need to do this week. Ugh, I always get this feeling during the start of a new week when I just think of all the deadlines I have to the point that sometimes I break down and cry. 😦 But I still end up finishing all those things so I know that all this worrying is for nothing. haha! Remember, this too shall pass!
And here's a little quote of the day to get us all inspired: You only fail when you stop trying.
I hope you have a great week ahead!
Check out my previous Sunday Currently! My Sunday Currently | November 27, 2016
Join The Sunday Currently link-up by siddathornton!
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Creating an effective sales hiring system is based on integrity. At the end of the day, your goal is to convey to the applicants that your company is the best place for top sales agents.
Exceptional salesmanship is truly one of the rarest skills. Therefore, if you are going to attract the attention of these top closers, it's critical at every step that you are upfront. Tell them what you need and be honest if they qualify or not.
A courtesy that has a big impact on your company's image is a rejection letter sent to candidates who don't make the cut at different levels of the hiring process. Through this method, you are letting applicants know where they stand. It will also save you the time and trouble of answering emails and phone calls to check about their application status.
We have a recommended format that simply states that their application has been rejected because of better, more qualified candidates: simple and to the point. It further demonstrates that your company has its act together – and is the kind of place that top closers can find a home.
If you do it right, you're going to get to pick from the best of the best in the end which, to be honest, is an enviable spot to be in. When you exert effort to send a rejection letter, applicants think highly of your company. Moreover, you are not closing doors in the event that these salespeople surpass the learning curve and reach their true potential.
Doing business with integrity is rare these days and your effort to go the extra mile will be noticed in the industry. Word will get around that your company is a place where top performers are provided all the opportunities to shine – and that's an ideal company image to strive for.


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The past few years have seen a steady progression of Colts payers through to our first XV. However last season Kenilworth had a very young Colts squad and only played 'friendly' fixtures at U16 level throughout the season.
This squad has now progressed to a full Colts squad this season and will be participating in the Warwickshire (Saturday) league.
For more information on Kenilworth Colts please contact:
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Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery (Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Gastric Banding) is sometimes considered for adults with a body mass index (BMI) above 35 and type 2 diabetes, especially if the diabetes is difficult to control with lifestyle changes and medicines.
Although small trials have shown benefits to blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes and high BMI, there isn't enough evidence for people with BMIs lower than 35.
There are two main types of bariatric surgery:
Gastric bypass surgery: shrinks the stomach (from the size of a fist to that of a thumb) and shortens the path food takes through the small intestine. This limits the number of calories absorbed. This change is permanent.
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding also known as "Lap-banding": a belt is wrapped around the stomach. This belt cinches the stomach so that it will feel full with less food. This change can be adjusted or reversed if needed.
Because bariatric surgery is not regarded as a cure, it is recommended that individuals who have undergone a bariatric procedure continue to have the regular screenings that are recommended for people with diabetes, whether or not their glucose levels have normalized.
In addition, they need careful ongoing assessments of blood glucose control conducted by their health care provider, as those with normal blood glucose levels after surgery are at risk for a return of hyperglycemia.


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Godzilla is taking over COMET TV in September!
Saturdays in Sept, Comet TV has Godzilla Millennium Series double features starting at 2P/1C. Check out the times below:
Double Feature starting at 2P/1C
Godzilla VS. Destroyah (1995)
Saturday, September 16 at 4:30P/3:30P
Thursday, September 28 at 3:30/2:30P
Godzilla VS. Spacegodzilla (1994)
Saturday, September 16 at 2P/1C
Friday, September 29 at 3:30P/2:30P
Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-out Attack (2001)
Saturday, September 23 at 2P/1C
Thursday, September 28 at 6P/5C
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003)
Saturday, September 23 at 10P/9C
Saturday, September 30 at 2P/1C
Starting at various afternoon times
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Some of you have attended my "Take the Park Home with You! Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitats" program in which I discuss how to create your own low maintenance container pond out of a flower pot in order to attract wildlife to your backyard. These ponds can either be dug into the ground to be flush with the ground or can be standalone ponds. Including aquatic plants in your small pond ensures that your water will be oxygenated and clean without the need for expensive and finicky filters.
For several years, I have had a container pond of my own. Recently I moved from a first to a second floor apartment, so my pond had to be dug up from the shade and become a standalone pond on a sunny cement porch.
I made sure that there was adequate shade for my pond both above and below water (thanks to a firebush and some dwarf lilypads), "inoculated" the pond with micro organism life courtesy of a Nalgene full of Hillsborough River water, and then decided to add some native mosquito control…mosquitofish! These wonderful little fish are great at eating every mosquito larvae that is unfortunate enough to hatch in their ponds and the great part is that as long as you have a freshwater fishing permit, you are allowed to collect them according to the University of Florida. Given that my pond is small (10 gallons) I collected 2 mosquito fish for my pond (and a killifish, another great mosquito control fish decided to come along for the ride, I discovered later).
Container pond v.1.0 Can you find the river frog?
Flash forward to today when I peer into my pond to check on my favorite mosquito munchers only to discover tiny mosquito fish swimming around. I was trilled! Not only has my pond served as a drinking source to birds and the occasional bath to frogs (both terrestrial and tree) but now I had proof that my tiny habitat was a successful fish nursery! And if you're wondering what will come of the young mosquito fish, yes, my pond is too small to support them all, so once they're a bit bigger, they will be released to the Hillsborough River where their parents came from.
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CostCo Have Just Announced Something HUGE And We Cannot Wait
Costco have announced they are making their first move into home delivery… but have told Australian customers not to get their hopes up.
CostCo charge a yearly membership fee to shop atits stores and has teamed up with delivery company Shipt in the US in Florida ahead of a wider rollout.
The retailer is planning to attract over 30 million households but the end of this year and says "Everyone's looking to save time and get more out of less time. With Shipt in particular, people love the service and the quality of the experience," Costco chief executive Bill Smith said.
"As we continue to scale Shipt on a national level, we look forward to offering more options for delivery to our Florida members today, and to Shipt members across the country in the future."
Shipt does not operate in Australia but in the states, will charge users $99 annually for an unlimited delivery, which will allow users to have products delivered to their homes within an hour.
Mr Smith said the Costco aimed to deliver mostly three to four miles from stores. "If you order ice cream from us, we'll deliver it directly to you," he said.
When asked if Australian customers will get a similar service, Costco Australia managing director Patrick Noone said: "Not at this time."


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PARENTING WITH AN ATTITUDE…..21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves
"Thoughts and Ideas for good parents who want to be better parents"
Most parents seem to always be looking for answers as to how they can be a better, more affective parent. But too often they are unable to find theanswers they are looking for, simply because they are not asking the right questions. Rather than some of the more common questions that many parents ask like, "Where have we gone wrong?", "Why won't Jason ever listen?", "Why can't my kids be as easy to raise as the neighbor's kids?", "Why do they always prefer being at someone else's house than ours?", and, "Why me?", this book focuses on some of the more helpful questions that we parents must ask ourselves if we want to improve in our efforts. This process of asking the right questions will help fine tune your efforts and attitudes, and by doing so, help insure that you will raise great kids who grow up to be adults who are not chronically angry, discouraged or defeated.
It has always been a principle of mine that if we want to see a change in the other person , it is a good idea to first look at ourselves to see what part we might be playing to actually perpetuate and reinforce the very behaviors or attitudes in them that we dislike and would like to change; it stands to reason, then, that if we can "fine-tune" how we function in a relationship, it is likely that some of our desired changes just might come about in the other person.
This principle applies also to us as parents-that as we fine tune our attitudes and actions in our efforts as parents, the result is likely to be growth in our kids and growth in our relationship with them as well.
So in keeping with this notion, PARENTING WITH AN ATTITUDE…..21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves, is different than most other parenting books on the market today. What sets it apart is that its focus is primarily on OUR efforts as parents and what we can do differently, rather than on our kids and how we can somehow extract a change in them. As you consider 21 of the more important questions successful parents ask themselves, I would also suggest that you focus on the parenting style and approach with which you were raised. Often, a great deal can be learned about how we parent, by looking back at how we ourselves were parented.
To assist you in this self-evaluation, I have asked several questions at the end of each chapter that will help you assess how your current parenting efforts might be shaped and affected by how you yourself were parented. In addition, several other questions are offered at the end of each chapter to help you and your spouse discuss, co-ordinate and fine tune your own parenting efforts.
21 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves:
- What do my kids hear me say about them? The expectations you have for your kids – along with what they hear you say about them – create a road map for developing a sense of who they are, and what they believe they have to offer as human beings.
- Do I respect my kids? Kids who are respected by their parents are more likely and willing to show respect toward others.
- Do I use guilt to get my kids to do what I want? If your efforts to shape, motivate, and influence your kids bring about desired behaviors, but at the same time create in them unhealthy patterns of guilt-motivated actions, then you have won the battle but lost the war.
- Do my guilty feelings affect how I parent? When your kids discover just how badly you want to avoid feeling guilty, you can be easily manipulated by them.
- Do I make some of the same mistakers with my kids that my parents made with me? In spite of your determination to avoid repeating the mistakes your parents made, you may still be influenced by them.
- Do I encourage my kids to be dependent on me in order for me to feel loved? Raising great kids who like themselves requires that you start from the beginning of their lives to give them a sense of independence and self-reliance.
- Do I excessively protect my kids? While you must be diligent in protecting your kids, you must also recognize when your need to protect them has gone beyond simply providing safety, to an attempt at creating absolute guarantees of safety.
- Am I appropriately available to my kids? Being physically present does not necessarily mean that you are available to your kids.
- Do I focus more on my kids' positive or negative behaviors? As you focus on the positive attributes in your kids, many of their negative behaviors may begin to fade.
- Do I hold grudges? When you resort to holding grudges with your kids rather than forgiving them, it is usually an effort on your part to regain control that you feel you've lost.
- Am I able to say, "I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?" When you are willing to admit your faults and short comings, and to ask for forgiveness, you are modeling for your kids the importance of doing the same – not only in their relationship with you, but with others as well.
- Am I physical with my kids? Infants, kids, and adults alike, all have the need for attachment and healthy connection with others.
- Do I teach my kids that it is OK to laugh at themselves? Kids are more willing and able to laugh at themselves if they are self-confident and have self-respect.
- Do I teach my kids that it is OK to have their feelings regardless of what those feelings are? It is only by owning and acknowledging their feelings that kids are able to be healthy and in control of their emotions.
- Do I encourage my kids to help, even though when they do, the task may take longer and not turn out as well? It is important to encourage your kids to help, even though when they do, they may not at first be much help at all.
- Do my kids know they really matter? As important as it is that your kids believe you love them, it is just as important that they also know that they matter to you.
- Do I listen to my kids? Parents earn the right to be heard, by first listening to what their kids have to say.
- Do I give my kids as many choices in life as possible? When you constantly protect your kids from learning through their mistakes and the consequences that follow, you rob them of developing independence and self-reliance.
- When my kids disappoint me, do they have to earn back my love and approval? Our love and acceptance must never be used as a tool to get your kids to live up to your expectations of them.
- Do I establish appropriate guidelines in which my kids may freely and safely function? Parents must create a sense of safety, giving kids guidelines within which they may freely function.
- Do I keep in mind that it is normal for my kids to challenge my authority? Challenging your authority is necessary in the process of your kids growing and maturing from, "If you say so, it must be true," to "wait a minute. What do I think?" Rebellion on the other hand, is not necessary and isn't even inevitable.
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3.) Does Ozzy's cute doggie face make you want to kiss your screen right now? Then congratulations, you are human.
2.) My Guestbook Commenter of the Week goes to L A. I don't know who this L A person is, but she is very, very nice. She has actually posted numerous times on my guestbook. I love that. If you've only posted once, go back for a second-helping! But back to L A, it sounds like we might know some hipsters in common.
Dear c jane,
This is my final post on your guestbook..I don't like to seem like a stalker..Just a thought of how crazy this world is...or how small it is...Ali Degraff (formerly Sessions) is cousins with Tyler Boice (Her mother and his father are brother and sister). Tyler is married to Nicole McCaleb. I think you know Nicole's sister, Kelly. Small World, folks. Small world.
Dear L A,
I am not writing to Los Angeles am I? I am sorry but that place is exhausting! Paris in jail one day, out the next, back in again. I mean make up your mind.Really.
Alright so, either way. If I were going to pick two people on my team it would be Ali and Kelly. So I guess that means something L A.
Thanks for the messages. Maybe one day we'll all know more about you. Like, what does L A stand for?
Until then,
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My Hexon terrain uses 'in hex' river features, but I am having problems getting my rules to reflect how smoothbore armed units that can only fire 1 hex, can engage with units on the other side of the waterway, which is essentially 2 hexes away, even though the waterway (Bull Run) is know to be narrow enough for smoothbore fire to reach the other side.
I have done a blog post, more really to highlight the problem of trying to shoe-horn new rules into existing systems.
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Maynard Wishner remembers the days when a cacophony of Jewish opinions rang out from the street corners of Chicago, when every point on the ideological spectrum had its own Yiddish newspaper, its own anthem and a spokesman on a soapbox.
He remembers as well what followed those days, how little all the ideologies helped in what proved to be the overwhelming powerlessness of the Jewish people.
Five decades later, Wishner heads an organization that exemplifies the strength of the contemporary American Jewish community — the Council of Jewish Federations, the umbrella for nearly 200 local organizations that together raised $730 million for Jewish causes last year.
And he defends what some criticize as the stifling of debates in Jewish life, even as he sees the great debates of Jewish history as some of the most powerful things Jewish education can offer.
Wishner has assumed the presidency of CJF at a time when the organization, bound by the iron chains of consensus, is quietly accumulating a position of absolute centrality in American Jewish life.
Organized in 1932 to serve the local Jewish fund-raising federation, CJF has in recent years taken on the form, and a small portion of the function, of a national Jewish parliament.
Starting in 1990, it began prodding local federations toward a sense of "collective responsibility" — making them pay a fair share of the costs of national challenges.
Those challenges have included resettling Soviet Jews in America and offering loans to Soviet Jews in Israel. Next on the agenda is providing Hillel services for college students.
Small wonder that a Jewish activist making the rounds to launch a project can be told five times in one day, "You have to speak with (CJF executive vice president) Marty Kraar; he runs the community."
But while Wishner staunchly defends the consolidation of Jewish organizations, which has been going on for decades, he also applauds the proliferation of Jewish organizations.
In his hometown of Chicago, he said, "there must be 2,000 people who are president of something Jewish. A sisterhood, a brotherhood, a B'nai B'rith lodge, Women's ORT.
"That means there are 2,000 people who when they turn on the radio in the morning and hear something bad, say, 'I'm the president. What should I do?'
"It enriches. So many people find their Jewish expression, their Jewish self-esteem, their sense of Jewish worth, their sense of being part of history, because they have a responsibility, relationship, to a particular institution, function, or agency, whatever it might be," he said.
Wishner, who became president of CJF in November, received his law degree from the University of Chicago in 1947.
He was educated in a secularist, Yiddishist school in Chicago and acted in the city's Yiddish theater.
Typically Wishner, he threw in an old-world example to drive home his point. "You know how many organizations there were in Vilna? There were dozens and dozens," he said.
And yet there is the need to consolidate, to flock together under increasingly larger umbrellas.
"Historically we have evolved, from full fragmentation to these creatures, these instrumentalities we have created." These creatures have names like council, united, federation, joint.
Wishner noted that much of the alphabet soup of contemporary Jewish communal life reflects the mergers from the days of even more diversity and confusion. Now there is talk of a merger, lurking not too far over the horizon, of the CJF and the United Jewish Appeal.
He remarked that while at one time the federations had a mostly local, philanthropic agenda and UJA represented a once-controversial Zionist, Israel-oriented agenda, today the two agendas are largely intertwined.
Wishner declined to discuss the likelihood of a merger, saying only that there are always conversations about CJF and UJA relations and, that with any organization, "if you're going to start today and draw a blueprint of how to ideally structure everything, you would create it differently."
CJF has taken a lead role in the new efforts at enhancing Jewish continuity — what an earlier generation of task forces called Jewish identity.
But as Wishner noted proudly, the CJF-launched North American Commission on Jewish Identity and Continuity "doesn't belong only to the federations (but) the broadest possible segment of the Jewish community as a whole," including the synagogue movements and seminaries.
Pressed for his thoughts about Jewish education, Wishner thought of an Orthodox yeshiva he visited a few years ago, in his role as president of the Jewish Federation and Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
A class of high-school sophomores was debating a page of Talmud concerning finders and losers of property.
"The argument, the demand for explanation — it was alive in that classroom!"
And yet Wishner heads organizations, whether CJF or the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Committee (where his term as chair expires in February), where the great debates are played down.
At the recent CJF general assembly in Montreal, Wishner argued against Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin, who had wanted Israel's raging political debates to be aired at the event.
For American Jews to truly relate to Israel, argued Beilin, they must be engaged in the debates, rather than simply endorsing the positions of whichever government holds power.
But Wishner maintained that American Jewish umbrella organizations cannot afford to join the debate.
"Israelis have a Knesset," said Wishner. "They can decide something by 51 percent, the other 49 percent can consider it a betrayal, but the next morning, they're still Israelis, they still go to the army.
"In our structures, if you do something that 49 percent disagrees with, our house crumbles. 'I didn't give you money for this,' they'll argue. 'What right do you have to speak for me?'"
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