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by carlynn c
12/09/2009 / Relationships
Constructive Dialogue and Disagreement
There are numerous ways to discuss things and disagree with someone without being abusive or causing pain - and I'm going to explore some of those ways, as well as their benefits, our responsibilities as Christians, and ways to deal with negativity, hostility and abuse.
Most of us want to be authentic and honest yet kind in our relationships. Listening is key to this; remember that God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason! Cyber-and telephone relationships suffer from the fact that most of what we say in life is implied by our tone of voice, posture, eye contact, level of confidence, etc., therefore we must take special care to 'listen' closely when others are speaking/writing online or over the phone, and then mirror what they said so we're certain of the message. Understanding is another key, and can't happen if we're in defensive mode, formulating a rebuttal in our heads as the other person speaks, angry at something unrelated to the discussion, or having as a goal to 'teach that person a lesson' or 'show them the real truth,' and so forth. We must, as St. Francis is oft-attributed to saying: 'seek not so much to be understood, as to understand.'
Still, there are times we must respond to criticism - either to clarify an issue, to correct misperceptions in what the other person inferred from you, to give factual evidence that supports what you say, to correct a misunderstanding, or even to acknowledge someone's words. How we respond has a lot to do with how our message will be received.
The major types of communication are: passive, assertive, and aggressive.
Passive communication occurs when one party hates conflict and will not stand up for themselves or speak what they really feel. They suffer in silence, grin and bear it, don't rock the boat - all those clichs that describe 'going along with things.' This is harmful to relationships because it can result in grudges, score-keeping and if turned inward, depression.
Sometimes passivity evolves into passive-aggressive behavior. An example of this: let's say that you don't own a dishwasher, and washing and drying dishes is your least favorite chore, but it's left to you time and again. You agree simply because you don't want to ruffle any feathers or have tension in the home. You've reluctantly washing those dirty dishes but you do it passive-aggressively: sloppily, spilling water all over and even breaking a glass or two. It's a substitute for 'Sure, I'll do it, but I'll punish you for asking me to.' This is a dishonest way to show anger and resentment, and may result in more drama than the situation calls for.
With assertive communication in the same scenario, you'd begin sentences with 'I' and say something to the effect of: 'I want to let you know that I am exhausted when I get home, so I'll do the dishes tonight, but perhaps someone else could do that particular chore from now on.' Or: 'I feel that I'm being asked to do something I just don't have the energy for, so maybe (fill in the blank) could wash the dishes tonight.' Or: 'I am so tired honey, but I'd like to help. How would it suit you if I put in a load of laundry and you washed dishes from now on?'
The aggressor, on the other hand, would simply fly off the handle, become defensive and loud/obnoxious, as in: 'I'm sick to death of coming home from work and having to do your chores. Why can't you wash them tonight; it's not like you're busier than I am! You always ask me to do extra things and I'm fed up; I worked all day too, you know! You're punishing me for not making enough money to buy a dishwasher!' That person stomps out, with nothing in their wake but hostility, bewilderment and frustration.
As you can see, the middle ground is nearly always the best approach: being assertive in our communication and intrapersonal skills is what allows us to hear and be heard, yet also offers compromise. This is achieved with sentences beginning with 'I feel.' rather than the blaming 'You always' or 'You never want to' or name-calling.
This is especially true when criticizing others or trying to bring about change. To begin a conversation with 'You're never available to.' or 'Why do I always have to be the one to' are not effective communication techniques and they set the tone for adverse, unhealthy confrontation.
To get someone to listen to what you have to say, remember that everyone - and I do mean everyone - is worthy of dignity and has a right to be treated with respect. As the saying goes: 'God didn't make no trash' and Jesus taught this endlessly. So try starting a potential confrontation with a genuine compliment. Pick the 'good' about the person, issue or thing. Don't be dishonest about it, be authentic, as in: 'I understand that you are tired when you come home, and dishwashing is probably the last thing you want to do, but I could really use a hand here.' Or in the workplace where a conflict exists, you could say, 'I can see you've worked really hard on this project and I appreciate it. There are a few areas that I'd like to discuss further with you when you get a chance. What is a good time for you to go over this with me?' Or 'This is creative, and you've obviously put a lot of thought into it, but it's different from what I'd imagined. I have some suggestions to make it even better.' This acknowledges their efforts, time and talents, and sends the message that you value them as a person - yet it also prepares them for changes.
Whenever possible, do this in private, the way Paul instructed church members to bring a matter of discrepancy before a leader: privately and one-on-one at first. Only if that fails do you bring in back-up (ie one or more who agree with you about the problem) and then only if you're certain that you're right/correct, and that the issue is harmful if not addressed. In other words, if you berate someone publicly - regardless of whether you're factually right - and in such a way that may imply you're speaking for everyone within earshot, of course that person will become defensive. And nothing productive comes from defensive or offensive confrontation. You're also teaching others that this is an acceptable way to resolve disagreements.
Be even-handed; after you'd had your say, listen closely to the other person and their perspective. Then repeat back to them what you think they said, so there will be no misunderstanding. Then you can reply - but always with a level, non-accusatory voice, arms relaxed, leaning forward slightly to show your interest, and looking them in the eye. These things let them know you're sincere in wanting to understand and resolve the issue. Folded arms and a bored or angry expression convey that you've already made up your mind, and aren't listening to anything more.
We all know people who delight in showing others the error of their ways and dispensing 'truth' as they believe it. Sometimes these negative critics are close family members or they may be friends, neighbors, cyber-friends, co-workers, employers, etc. They come in all colors, shapes, genders and sizes, and their main arsenal is the ability to sniff out your Achilles tendon. Often these people wield the truth as a sword, and feel they are The Judge of what is right and what is wrong, The moral defender, The one to whom others should defer. They give their opinion and unsolicited advice freely. Sometimes it's a way for that person to disguise their own imperfections, to redirect criticism onto another, to feel superior to others, or simply because they were raised by abrasive parents and only know how to communicate this way. This person is often the 'class bully' who, when stood up to will melt, relent, or storm off angry and defend their viewpoint to the death. The aggressive type personality can become downright abusive - verbally, physically or sexually - in close personal relationships where their partner (or underling/employee) is weaker or more easily controlled. (And they always seek out people they sense they can indeed control, or those who seem 'needy.') Abusers have a strong need to control everything and everyone around them, and it is a huge red flag. It's nearly impossible to reason with an aggressor-abuser; they 'listen' with arms folded in a 'get away' position, rarely making eye contact or shaking another's hand vigorously, are usually on the defensive and seem to shy away from those people they sense are honest and strong. Still, they can really do a number on your head if you are not firmly grounded in reality and/or the word of God. They will convince you that you deserve the abuse, that no one else would want you, that they're doing you a favor by 'correcting' you, and that you make poor decisions and need to be controlled. This borders on outright evil.
We all must ask ourselves if we really have a right to go around telling others what we think of them. We are not, in fact, The Judge. (That would be God.) And sometimes with dogmatic and aggressive people, we just have to walk away.
It doesn't have to end like that however; life is a classroom where we can all learn from each other every day, and we may be strong and weak in areas where others are weak and strong. But even in the 'classroom' we must play fair and with kindness, realizing that we haven't walked in another's shoes, and that our beliefs are not necessarily others' truths or perceptions, and that fairness is being assertive in communications, not passive or aggressive. And we must remember that even Jesus said: 'I have not come to judge the world, but to save it.' (And if that's not an admonition against judging others, I don't know what is. Yes, we're to be discerning as Christians, and to weed out those people in our lives who are hurtful and abusive - but not judgmental.) We must also walk with the humility that we may be, at any time, just plain wrong about an opinion or belief.
The first positive step when criticized is to not react emotionally or with anger. To do otherwise clouds your perspective and also brings you down to the critic's level - which is sometimes that of a child who's yet to learn restraint or one who must berate others intellectually in order to bolster their own egos. But regardless of how the critique is delivered (passive, assertive, or aggressive), it is often our response to it that matters most, and also offers teachable moments for all involved. We must assess the truths, if any, in what the person is communicating, despite how they may have phrased it. Perhaps they're right after all, that we often ask them to contribute more than they can comfortably give. Maybe we indeed need to check our facts or modify our words or behavior. Perhaps we're reacting dramatically because we see some truth in what the other person is saying - yet we don't like seeing that ugly side of ourselves.
Or maybe there is no truth to what that person is saying, yet arguing with the aggressor is likely to escalate the situation instead of resolving it. However, if the behavior is perceived to be a problem by the offended party, it must be addressed eventually. In this case, you might choose to say: 'I appreciate your input' or simply 'I hear you,' or even 'I'm sorry I upset you.' and leave it at that. (Interestingly, the aggressor will nearly always take this as your approval/agreement.)
My sister in law, a wonderfully spiritual and compassionate person. provides a great example to her co-workers and friends because of her ability to get what is needed to do her job, yet without any acrimony. She recently told me of a situation where a woman who has a volatile temperament and frequently yells and bullies others, screamed at my SIL one day. The way she quelled the situation was quite diplomatic: she asked this woman if they speak privately, and then behind closed doors, told her assertively: 'I can see that you're upset, however I will not allow myself to be verbally abused, and the next time you yell at me I will walk off.' The woman was speechless, and since that time other co-workers have had the courage to tell her the very same. What had once been a huge problem with morale at this company until my SIL joined is now a positive work environment. This woman is learning that she cannot be irate and still get her message across, so she's had to learn conversing with - instead of yelling at - her co-workers. The rewards of this is that she's often asked to eat lunch with the rest of the bunch now, invited to parties she'd previously been left out of, included in office conversations, and so on. And her co-workers are realizing that behind her anger, this woman has many sorrows and problems for which she needs support and uplifting. There is a lot of constructive dialogue going around the office now!
It would be grand if all conflict were resolved as neatly as this, but we all know that isn't the case. Some things will never be fully worked out; some people will never be our friends or see things the same way. Some people just rub us the wrong way, regardless of how we try to understand them, empathize, or use assertive communication techniques. This may be especially true in the workplace, where jobs are scarce these days and we may have a boss with whom we vehemently disagree or dislike, but don't have standing to confront. That's ok too; he/she is the boss, after all, and sometimes with brow-beaters like this we must 'grin and bear it' or risk job loss. And the one signing our paychecks does, after all, have a right to get things done his/her way, whether we agree or not.
In our personal lives however, we do have choices about who we spend our time with - and with prayer and discernment we can surround ourselves with positive, honest, encouraging, caring and genuine people.
To live with anger and conflict in our hearts is to bathe with discord instead of harmony, and to bear sour fruit. We can choose to take the emotions out of an indignant dialogue, and react only to the changes requested or required. We're only accountable to God for our own behavior; we cannot control anyone else's. Sometimes we end up agreeing to disagree, but even this can usually be achieved with respect instead of condemnation, bitterness, condescension or angst.
Hurtful words and actions are like nails hammered into a fencepost. We can remove them (ie apologize) but the holes (ie damage) remain. If enough holes are in the fencepost, it will eventually weaken and splinter. Even when dealing with irrational people, those who are just plain angry and sullen, and non-Christians or others who might now 'fight fair' we can and should still be respectful and polite. In fact, you'll notice an effective tool used by law enforcement and psychologists to de-escalate an unstable situation, is to speak so softly that the other person has to stop ranting in order to hear you.
Paul summarized it best when cautioning the Ephesians (4:29) who were quarreling over petty issues: 'don't let unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who hear.' So as Christians, let's not tear each other down, but rather uplift one another, and encourage our fellow brethren along this journey called life! Amen.
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Debris hung overhead. Beginning at the stage and extending about halfway into to the performance space at 285 Kent was a sculpture that loomed, both literally and metaphorically, over the audience. It was composed primarily of signage for businesses that seem keyed into the economic anxieties of today: in particular, numerous companies offering to buy your house in mere minutes. Some were clustered near the ceiling in the shape of a surreal collage; others hung down, the stalactite as politically-charged art. The occasion was Parts & Labor's simultaneous tenth anniversary and finale as a band, an event contradictory in its marriage of the celebratory and the bittersweet.
The artwork seemed most apropos for openers Neptune, whose sprawling postpunk was often charged with a domestic anxiety. The metallic sound of their homemade guitars—and presence of a low-grade rumble of feedback throughout most of their set—prompted thoughts of structure both fragile and iconic. Oneida followed them with a set that, unsurprisingly, possessed a solid command of momentum, initially seeming to circle the same riff before the set's density prompted acceleration. For all that they are, rightly, beloved by critics, Oneida remain a remarkably difficult band to actually describe. Perhaps it's easier to just invoke the scene about five feet to my left: a guy wearing a vintage New England Whalers jersey, leaping up and down ecstatically while they played.
Before Parts & Labor took the stage, a series of Hüsker Dü songs played over the PA, run through a series of distortion pedals that elongated and compressed them. Stylistically, it seemed an apt, knowing choice. The thing to remember about Parts & Labor is that, for all of the noisy squalls and unexpected choices of instrumentation in their music, both B.J. Warshaw and Dan Friel have a very clear-cut pop sensibility at the center of their songwriting. (Play "Changing of the Guard" on acoustic guitar and chances are good that someone might mistake it for a Billy Bragg cover.)
There was a clear sense of community at the show, from Oneida opening their set with a champagne toast to their peers to how Parts & Labor gave former members a place in the spotlight. Originally on the bill but ultimately unable to play due to illness was Noveller, the ambient/drone project of guitarist Sarah Lipstate, who played with the band around the time of 2008's Receivers. And the second half of the group's set found them bringing each of drummer Joe Wong's predecessors to play on a second drum kit beside him. (Full disclosure: one of those drummers, Christopher Weingarten, is a friend and former editor.) This also prompted the revisiting of a number of older songs. A few of the selections from 2003's Rise Rise Rise were among the night's highlights, including "The Endless Air Show" and the blissed-out "Finally Feeling Better Already," which may well have been the apex of their earlier, more instrumental-oriented, style.
"Changing of the Guard" closed out the night, with four drummers hammering away at anything remotely percussive on stage. As the song descended into squalls of feedback, the band began dismantling the backdrop behind them, hurling squares into the crowd and hacking away the signage that hung above us all. (At one point, I sought to take a photo of this and—like a sign from some minor god of punk rock—a thrown square collided with my phone just as I triggered its shutter.) By the end, only Friel stood facing the crowd, hanging on to one last distorted note, holding it steady for as long as it could go.

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A Helping Hand for Healing Souls
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Women's Resource Center that I plan to start on my land.
I am trying to get the Montgomery County Texas N.O.W. reestablished.
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poems published in the Texas N.O.W. Times!
I am also working on typing up my poetry
and my journals to put together my book.
I am also trying to get my website going in a new direction, selling bumper stickers
and buttons on women's political issues.
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educate communities on the issues of abuse and how we all can be a part of the solution.
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As our podcast meanders towards its 100th episode, Dorktown is still just as tough to listen to as it ever was. And that's the way we like it (because we have no choice). This episode has:
- Fresno State's new Field Turf.
- Soundgarden and San Francisco.
- A long winded Or Game filled with classic and new questions, all Fresno and Dorktown related.
- Sol stops by.
- The Backstabbers are played.
- F.U.S.E. Fest is pimped.
- Fonzy Eyys are given.
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In Cambodia, the pagoda is a reflection of the wealth of the village. My village is poor, so the pagoda is still under construction. As the monks receive donations from the community they get a bit more work done. The pagoda still doesn't have a roof, so Paleriders will donate $500 towards buying tiles. Recently, on behalf of Paleriders, my mother-in-law Un Ve presented Pov Pisey from the pagoda with the first $250.
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Total length of necklace- 22″
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After a couple of days cooped up at home I think we were all about to go stir crazy. Got to get out. Somewhere. Anywhere. Never mind the rain.
Everywhere around here is awash. If it's not flooded it is ankle deep in mud which is not fun. The path up Glastonbury Tor is at least mostly hard so it won by a mile.
I've photographed Glastonbury before several times so I was looking for something a little different and I wanted to take advantage of the bad weather. It was also mid afternoon with only an hour or two until sunset which made for some interesting light which I hoped to capture.
It had ( just about ) stopped raining at this point so I seized this opportunity of an unusual view of the Tor.
The view from the top. This is not Photoshopped in any way. The combination of heavy black clouds, rain and the occasional appearance of late afternoon winter sun combined to give some interesting lighting effects. This one of the Somerset Levels .
Taken from inside the ruins of St Michael's church, the sun was low and so bright reflecting off the floods.
Walking down along the shoulder of the Tor, the clouds gave way to blue sky but the light had an eerie feel which is reflected in this shot. A few moments later and the had light changed completely and the mood was lost.
And finally - a short detour to the White Spring which was open and
beautifully lit with many candles. The heavy rain and subsequent water flow meant that the entire
floor was flooded and the roar of the water meant that talking in a whisper didn't work too well.
They do not permit photography inside to preserve the ambiance (and I guess the privacy of the bathers in the healing pool) but I couldn't resist the fabulous bracket fungus just outside the door!


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I love food, it's not hard to notice because of my physique though. For the longest time I have been hesitant to start a serious blog, my greatest fear was no one would gain interest in my post.
Finally got the guts to start this blog and share my food trips and it's quite gratifying.
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Eminem has just given Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber a big "Kiss"-off as only he can.
The "8 Mile" rapper — who's famously taken aim at Christina Aguilera, Moby, his ex-wife, his mother and probably his neighbor's dog in lyrics past — has now targeted the "Born This Way" chanteuse and the "Baby" heartthrob with his laser-sharp tongue.
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The one-two diss to Gaga and Bieber comes courtesy of "A Kiss," from "Hell: The Sequel," Eminem's collaborative album with fellow Detroit rhymester Royce da 5'9".
So what's his beef with Gaga? Oh, not much — Em just perpetuates the rumors that the singer isn't, from a strictly biological perspective, really a Lady. In the song, Eminem spits, "Tell Lady Gaga she can quit her job at the post office/she's still a male lady. Wouldn't f— her with her d— You heard it/The verdict's in."
Meanwhile, the rapper asserts that "evil runs through" cherubic popster Bieber, though Eminem also asserts that he "don't give a damn how Bieber doing."
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Quirky's Quirks: Cannon Hill
This fortnight in Quirky Quirks, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk looks at the history of Cannon Hill as a suburb and how it got its name.
- Cannon Hill in Brisbane's south east has a very rich and interesting history dating back to the 1800s.
- Cannon Hill was historically a mix between forest hills and a large tea tree swamp, and the area around Cannon Hill was largely bushland until the 1920s.
- One of the first places to be named in Cannon Hill was a large waterhole named "Naked Gully", named after the indigenous children who regularly used it as a swimming hole.
- But the suburb name is one of the most interesting local stories.
- When surveyors from the Lands Department were inspecting the area they noticed fallen gum trees on the hill and thought they looked like cannons, hence the name Cannon Hill.
- The name 'Cannon Hill' was further cemented when a grand house was built in 1867 and named 'Cannon Hill House'.
- Cannon Hill House was occupied by a prominent local family, the Weedon's who owned and ran the Birmingham Small Arms.
- The Cannon Hill House remained a landmark until it unfortunately burnt down in 1927.
- During the 1920s Cannon Hill transformed into a suburb with a local school, a housing estate, School of Arts and a cattle saleyards and meatworks all featuring in the suburbs early history.
- In fact the building which housed the pastoral agents like Elders McTaggats among others was later moved to the Mt Gravatt showgrounds when it was restored and in productive use today.
- Cannon Hill also played a role in WWII with an American Army base located at the corner of Lang and Richmond Roads. There is still a strong military presence in Cannon Hill with many streets named according to a military theme.
- By the 1970s Cannon Hill had become a vibrant local area with its own post office, shopping centre and Galaxy Drive-In picture theatre.
- These days there is something for everyone in Cannon Hill so take a trip to the Brisbane Farmers Markets held every week, visit one of the many local parks or take a visit to the renovated School of Arts.


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That's a decent-sized number. It's one that I'm quite proud of, especially when remembering all the hard work it took to become acquainted with it.
Purge after purge after purge. Less and less junk filling my home; bursting at my closets' seams; invading, not only my physical, but also my mental space.
It wasn't always easy. Saying goodbye never is, I suppose. There were times when it hurt. . . bad. But only at first. Each time I finally let go of one more piece of the anchor that clutched my ankles and bore down on my shoulders, holding me in one place, preventing me from living the life I knew I could live, I felt another burst of freedom. Of air.
I could breathe. I could do anything.
I was no longer tied to those outgrown possessions that tirelessly labored to imprint themselves on my identity. Trying to figure out who I was becoming was already challenging enough without them. They would only hold me back.
Some things got replaced with better ones, non-broken ones, more relevant ones, or more practical ones. Then there were those who just made their exit, never to be seen again. It's ironic to think that those least used and least favored items were actually my favorite of all. They, the ones that didn't get replaced, were the ones that carried me that much closer to less. To enough.
And I have to say, it felt good. Every step of the way.
$4,600.00 is my current total of money made from letting go.
To think I was just sitting on items that could total a sum like that–stuff that I hadn't used, or even looked at, in years. Items that were forgotten. Junk I outgrew. Crap that I no longer wanted, but didn't think I could part with. The mental weight of that was unreal. Something had to be done.
So I did it.
And, I don't like to brag, but I think I've done rather well when it comes to this. And the kicker is, there's still so much more to be done!
I know some people think I'm crazy. Heck, I probably would've thought that about someone like me several years ago, so I can't say that I blame them.
Some people actually get angry at the way I choose to live, at my letting go. Can you believe that? Anger. Over something that, in no way, pertains to or affects them. It makes me sad that so many people fume and breed negativity–whether vocally or mentally–towards this lifestyle while it continues to bring me so much joy. Maybe it's because they assume I am judging them for choosing more. I'm not. I can't. Their choices aren't up to me.
All I know is, the anger has yet to hold me back, and I'll never let it. I'll just continue to be me and live the life I feel I've been called to live. That's all any of us can do.
We're all different, and we all are called to different things. This is my thing. My life. And I'm not so sure the rest of the world should, or even can, tell me how to live it.
The journey is different for everyone, and thankfully so. How boring would life be if we were all the same?
Instead of breeding negativity and anger towards those who are different, let's instead choose to celebrate our differences and learn from one another. No one person has it all figured out.
I know I don't.


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Hi everyone
Last night I tweaked my Month on 2 Pages and made it available on my Free Inserts page (see above). The more I looked at it, the more I wanted to have a go at a Week on 2 Pages also.
You may have seen the way I like to organise my diary (fill in monthly pages and then move the detail across to the inner section of my weekly pages, with the outer half free to put in to do lists). It's just something that works for me, but if you feel like trying something like it, the Week on 2 Pages are now available on my Free Inserts page also. Please see below for photo's:
That is the blank page as it comes off the printer.
Here is how it can look when decorated:
Course, my decorating is a little boring etc, but I'm just trying to get the point across that the pages can be jazzed up to your own taste etc.
Anyhow, they're there for the taking if you feel the need to have a go 🙂
Let me know how you get on!


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Monday March 25th, 1974
Limuru, Kenya
This morning I went to Mr. Allen's class. I was very tired after being up so late last night. After lunch M.G., Betty Cummins, and I went into town to order the Asian food for tomorrow night. I bought a light for my sewing machine. The clerk insisted that it was not used, but it definitely looked used. It cost 9 shillings and 10 cents. After supper we went over to Harold and Betty's house for me to borrow a "sari" for tomorrow night. Also, M.G. wanted to ask him about a generator for using during the safari that he has been asked to help with during the Easter holidays.
Mom and Dad had stayed up late the night before to listen for Charlie on the ham. This is why Mom was so tired. It was not because Mr. Allen's Swahili class was so boring. The folks were getting the Asian food for a party the next night. Thankfully for us kids we were able to eat at home.
Purchasing items in Kenya used to be quite an experience. Let us just say that customer satisfaction was not high on the priority list for most vendors. But I can't blame them because I can remember once or twice playing practical jokes on the hardware store because English was a 2nd language. I had asked for a left-handed screwdriver and spent the better part of the morning rejecting each tool the shopkeeper showed me. Perhaps the sewing machine man had met one too many missionary kids!
The safari that Dad helped with was the East African Safari.(See picture above) This is a grueling race over the worst roads the country has to offer, and also the vehicle must check in at certain times along the track. Dad manned the last check-in station before the finish line. By the time most of the cars got to our check point they were pretty battered up, and were glad to be headed to the finish line.


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This blog is about Development business, its uses and abuses; the distortions that it can cause and the occasional impact that it may bring about.
The Development Industry is big and powerful; and is well intentioned. But it is not without its failings nor devoid of hypocris….
This classic poem by Ross Coggins, almost a cliche now provides the partial inspiration for this blog:
The Development Set
Excuse me, friends, I must catch my jet-
I'm off to join the Development Set;
My bags are packed, and I've had all my shots,
I have travelers' checks, and pi;;s for the trots
The Development Set is bright and noble,
Our thoughts are deep and our vision global;
Although we move with the better classes,
Our thoughts are always with the masses.
In Sheraton hotels in scattered nations,
We damn multinational corporations;
Injustice seems so easy to protest,
In such seething hotbeds of social rest.
We discuss malnutrition over steaks
And plan hunger talks during coffee breaks.
Whether Asian floods or African drought,
We face each issue with an open mouth.
We bring in consultants whose circumlocution
Raises difficulties for every solution-
Thus guaranteeing continued good eating
By showing the need for another meeting.
The language of the Development Set
Stretches the English alphabet;
We use swell eords like 'epigenetic',
'Micro', 'Macro'. and 'logarithmetic'.
Development Set homes are extremely chic,
Full of carvings, curios and draped with batik.
Eye-level photographs subtly assure
That your host is at home with the rich and the poor.
Enough of these verses — on with the mission!
Our task is as broad as the human condition!
Just parry to God the biblical promise is true:
The poor ye shall always have with you.
From Graham Hancock's book "Lords of Poverty"; Reprinted here


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According to the developers, Nautilus, the basic battle system is pretty much the same as the previous installment, but they've added some new combos. "In a way it's more simple and toned down so it's easier to understand," they said, but they have also worked on making it more strategy oriented. In Shadow Hearts: Covenant, in order to execute a combo, the characters had to line up, which was slightly confusing or tedious, particularly as enemies could knock you out of place.
This is gone for From the New World; as long as you have your "stock" you can execute a combo -- you can stock up two stocks, from attacking or getting attacked. Otherwise, the combo system doesn't really change from SHC, but they have added a "double" option. In one turn you can do two different kinds of attacks. For example, the first could be a normal attack, while the second might be a special ability attack. A double combo can link next character into your combo. The enemies have this ability as well.
In fact, the enemies have all of the same gameplay rules and system as the characters have. The part that they want to target in terms of strategy is to make the player watch out where the enemy stock gauge is at and to defeat them before it fills up. This becomes especially relevant with boss battles, as you will have to use this strategy to execute the right moves and depending on how well you do you may even be defeated or win easily. Hard hits decrease the enemy's stock gauge.
As mentioned, the lead of Shadow Hearts and its sequel, Yuri, isn't the star. The lead character is Johnny, a 16 year old with amnesia, while Shania, the female lead, is the demon fusion character (as Yuri was.) There developers have promised changes and adjustments but also promise that From the New World maintains the ways of the SH series, such as the humor of the original games. Shania is a Native American character, and questions came up about her portrayal. According to the developers, they did not ignore that and are aware of how Native Americans should be shown. They knew that we wanted to use Shania as a Native American character, so they have treated her in a way people would accept... essentially, they did their homework on this topic.
The location, of course, shifts to the U.S. in 1929, a big change from the Asian and European locales of the previous games. The developers mentioned that they hadn't used North America in SH previously, but had always wanted to incorporate America into the game -- it was always as a concept or vision for the series. With FTNW they knew they would use new characters and story, so they decided to shift the setting as well. 1929 is during the Great Depression; there is a lot of history used, but they don't go overboard, and do mix in fantastical elements. More important to them than perfect historical accuracy is taking Johnny and putting him into that time. They aren't going to match everything ... you will see Las Vegas and Roswell, both of which are anachronistic. They envision what should, could, or would happen in SH universe at these locations. The story they envision is Johnny's story, at that time, as an SH main character.


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On the quest for the country's finest.
"We asked judges in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto to select their respective cities' finest ice creams. Here are Vancouver's results.
Brown Paper Packages
Small-batch ice cream company Brown Paper Packages set the bar high with their product's texture (dense, silky, world-class rich) and ultra-precise flavours. Consider chocolate Thai basil a high-born twist on mint chocolate, while lemon olive oil's complex and lively character and smooth, firm consistency could satisfy the most discerning palate. A definite must-try. Note: they also make terrific ice cream sandwiches.(Runner up in the lemon category: Rooster Ice Cream's lemon poppy seed, a sweeter, more viscous take on citrus.)"
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Morale is faith in the man at the top. (Quote by - Albert S. Johnstone)
School is a building which has fours walls with tomorrow inside. (Quote by - Lon Watters)
Education is what survives when what has been learnt has been forgotten. (Quote by - B. F. Skinner)
When you hire people who are smarter than you are, you prove you are smarter than they are. (Quote by - Harold V Melchert)
Often the difference between a successful man and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his ideas, to take a calculated risk-and to act. (Quote by - Maxwell Maltz)
In the book of life's questions, the answers are not in the back. (Quote by - Charles Schultz)
Any time you try to win everything, you must be willing to lose everything. (Quote by - Larry Csonka)
A wage hike is very hard to take away, but bonuses and profit-sharing can disappear very quickly in hard times...More people are realizing that bonuses look like raises, but really aren't. (Quote by - Al Bauman)
One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially if one is to survive in the world. It takes rigor, and it takes courage. (Quote by - Alain)
The closest distance between two people is a good laugh. (Quote by - Leo Bascalia)
You can plant a dream. (Quote by - Anne Campbell)
Your goal should be out of reach but not out of sight. (Quote by - Anita Defrantz)
No man is hurt but by himself. (Quote by - Diogenes)
I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward. (Quote by - Thomas Alva Edison)
If someone says can't, that shows you what to do. (Quote by - John Cage)
You can be right or you can be happy. (Quote by - Gerald G Jampolsky)
I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. (Quote by - Edward Everett Hale)
How is it possible that a being with such sensitive jewels as the eyes, such enchanted musical instruments as the ears, and such fabulous arabesque of nerves as the brain can experience itself anything less than a god. (Quote by - Alan Watts)
There comes a time in the seeker's life when he discovers that he is at once the lover and the beloved. The aspiring soul which he embodies is the lover in him. And the transcendental Self which he reveals from within is his Beloved. (Quote by - Sri Chinmoy)
Life is a state of consciousness. (Quote by - Emmett Fox)
I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun. (Quote by - Thomas Alva Edison)
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge-that myth is more potent than history. I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts-that hope always triumphs over experience-that laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death. (Quote by - Robert Fulghum)
Over the years, I've had hundreds of shots blocked. You've got to go in and take chances. (Quote by - John Havlicek)
No wind favors him who has no destined port. (Quote by - Michel Eyquem)
We probably wouldn't worry about what people think of us if we could know how seldom they do. (Quote by - Olin Miller)


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This ministry was started by parishioners in January 1990 in answer to the need for food by several charitable groups in town. Now we pick up from Kroger, Publix and Fresh Market food items that support the operation of the E.M. Jellinek Center, which was founded by Frank Kolinsky, UT fotball player. This is a center for chemically dependent people (only men are the residents there). For more information about the center and its mission, please visit: www.emjellinekcenter.org.
We have a great team of caring volunteers who continually offer their services for the benefit of this recovery center. This loving act of charity can be done once a week or once a month. Whatever fits your schedule. To become a part of this team, please contact Andrew Cieslik at email@example.com.


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Vanarama National League side Dagenham & Redbridge have announced a busy pre-season schedule ahead of the 2017-18 season.
The Daggers had their League campaign extended after reaching the play-offs, but John Still's side could not overcome eventual play-off winners Forest Green Rovers over two legs.
Still's National League side prepare for a second season at the top-flight of Non League football with a trip to Bedford Town on Saturday 15th July. Three days later the Daggers are away again as Bowers & Pitsea prove the hosts.
On Saturday 22nd July, Dagenham host a West Ham United XI at the Chigwell Construction Stadium in a 3pm kick-off with the Premier League side.
Next up for the National League side is two away matches to Vanarama National League South sides Eastbourne Borough and St Albans City on Monday 24th July and Wednesday 26th July.
The Daggers then bring a conclusion to their pre-season campaign as Sky Bet League Two side Stevenage visit the London side before the Daggers finalise proceedings away to Folkestone Invicta on Monday 31st.


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Incense Gift Box with Prayer Flags
Looking for a special gift? This colorful gift box is packed with items any incense user would love. The kit includes a 6 inch long bundle of premium Tibetan Windhorse Incense, a 2 inch sqare Endless Knot design incense burner and a 5 foot long string of cloth prayer flags featuring the windhorse. Prayer flag mantras decorate the perimeter of the box. Windhorse is a premium Tibetan-style stick incense made with a traditional monastic formulation that includes white sandalwood, camphor, nutmeg, cloves, canarium, juniper, among dozens of other herbal ingredients.


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This position would suit a personable, technically savvy IT Support professional who is looking to develop a career within IT. You will provide 1st line support for all user issues and will deliver an impeccable customer experience.
Candidates with commercial experience of providing IT Support would be preferred, however applications are also welcome from bright, customer aware problem solvers with a passion for IT, who either have a degree in a related field or have been through a recognised IT training scheme.
In this role you will provide a proactive IT service within a busy environment for all business systems. You will support Windows 10 desktops, Active Directory, Office 2016, Outlook and mobile devices, and will gain exposure to Windows server and network technologies.
This represents an outstanding opportunity to develop your technical skills within a company that invests heavily in its staff and offers a range of attractive benefits.
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Located in downtown Asheville, the Brewpub is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing housing a full restaurant, tasting room, bottle shop, and original 15 barrel brewery.
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Sequenza21 and Manhattan New Music Project present ACME in Concert
Joe's Pub, NYC
October 25, 2011
Other than my highly-expensive coke and chocolate brownie (Thanks, Joe's Pub food policy), the evening for the chamber group American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) left me feeling much more assured and happy I was there to capture it. It was quite a crisp, vital program in the intimate setting of Joe's Pub, a place that one associates more with indie rock, but these days there's hardly a chasm between the two anyway.
The ensemble, featuring the compelling violist Nadia Sirota and, on a few works pianist Timo Andres (Christian Carey's work and a great solo-piano piece by David Smooke called Requests), blazed through 11 relatively short pieces for varied instruments by 11 composers–9 of which that were chosen from over 200 that applied for the event–Carey and Hayes Biggs were judges and also had pieces on the program.
The highlights of this program for me were:
a) The world premiere of Christian Carey's Wily Overture, taking on a unusually orchestral feel with the addition of a snare drum.
b) The NY premiere of Dale Trumbore's piece for string quartet How It Will Go, which the composer says she enjoys the ever-changing sound of performance from one ensemble to the next (I should have asked her if ACME played it better than the Kronos Quartet).
c) One noticeable moment during the quartet piece Refuge by Sam Nichols was watching how gifted the string players are when it is seen how seemingly spontaneous the performances are with cues and phrase changes, as if it could all unravel in a flash if someone plays a missed note or cue.
d) James Stephenson's Oracle Night is a haunting piece for viola and percussion made ever-so effectively creepy by Sirota's furious spiccato and the use of big and small claves and varied-size wood-blocks by percussionist Jonathan Singer.
e) James Holt's quartet Nostos-Algea was the closer and a really nice surprise for me. I've only known him as a podcaster until now. 😉
Co-presented by the great new music blog Sequenza21 and Manhattan New Music Project (MNMP; a group that specializes in aiding new music composers and music education), The ACME concert is leaving me hoping there will be many more of its kind.
Official website for ACME
Official website for Manhattan New Music Project


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Kate Croser
Kate Croser's first feature film as producer, the Australian-Iranian collaboration My Tehran For Sale, was shot entirely on location in Tehran in 2008. The film screened at prestigious festivals internationally (Official Selection: Toronto, Vancouver, Pusan & Rotterdam International Film Festivals) and earned Kate and her fellow producers the 2009 IF Independent Spirit Award.
In 2010 Kate was awarded Screen Australia's inaugural producer internship at Film4, spending six months embedded in the Film4 development department in London. In that year she also produced The Palace, an international short film collaboration between Australia and Cyprus with AFI Award winning director Anthony Maras which has taken the top prize at every competitive film festival it has screened at so far and won the award for Best Short Film at the 2012 AACTA (Australian Academy) Awards.
In 2011 Kate completed production on her first television series Danger 5, an action-adventure comedy TV series for SBS with Dario Russo, which broadcast in 2012 and was nominated for Best TV Comedy at the 2013 AACTA Awards and numerous awards at the 2013 Logies.
In 2012 Kate co-produced the comedy horror feature film 100 Bloody Acres with Julie Ryan, which premiered at the 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival and will be released in Australia and New Zealand mid-2013.
In May of 2012, Kate founded Hedone with Sandy Cameron and they are currently producing the time travel comedy romance feature film The Infinite Man.


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Difficultly swallowing can lead to problems managing saliva and excessive drooling (sialorrhea) in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This symptom is both a social and medical burden to the patient and their family and drooling can lead to choking episodes which can cause aspiration pneumonia. While there are medications for managing saliva in ALS, the best medication with the most tolerable side effects is unknown. The aim of this initiative is to determine which of four standard of care medications is best in controlling drooling. Patients will be randomized to receive one of the following: 1) scopolamine patch (1.5 mg) transdermat every 72 hours; 2) glycopyrrolate 1 mg three times a day; 3) amitriptyline 25 mg at bedtime; and 4) atropine 1% sublingual drops 2 drops three times a day. The initiative will also determine the tolerability of each of the four treatments for drooling in patients using clinical and patient-generated information.
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ACC (5-6 for the week, 28-17 overall, 22-11 non-conference, 5-7 BCS non-conf)
- Seriously Maryland, a 38-7 home loss to Temple? You have fooled me more than any team this year. I was blinded by those uniforms.
- Based on the play of the defense, I am pretty sure Russell Wilson engineered his release from the Wolfpack.
- My apologies to Georgia Tech, but the winner of this weeks Clemson/Virginia Tech game is the ACC's last hope for a National Title Contender.
- Sammy Watkins is really, really good. Check him out if you haven't seen him.
- Florida State still has the schedule to win the Atlantic, but what happened to the defense last week?
- Using Miami as a gauge, does that mean Kansas State is better than Ohio State?
My record: 27-12
This Week: Maryland over Towson, Virginia over Idaho, Miami over Bethune-Cookman, Florida International over Duke, North Carolina over East Carolina, Boston College over Wake Forest, Georgia Tech over North Carolina State, Virginia Tech over Clemson
Big East (5-2 for the week, 21-9 overall, 21-9 non-conference, 4-7 BCS non-conf)
- Cincinnati is the poster-child for turnover margin.
- The refs in the Syracuse-Toledo game are the poster-child for glasses, although I saw the extra point was wide without any help.
- West Virginia should probably re-think any thoughts of SEC membership.
- If South Florida can conquer a fragile Pitt team this week, they could be undefeated heading to Morgantown in the season finale.
My Record: 22-8
This Week: South Florida over Pittsburgh, Syracuse over Rutgers, Cincinnati over Miami(OH), Western Michigan over Connecticut, Louisville over Marshall, West Virginia over Bowling Green
Big 12 (5-2 for the week, 28-4 overall, 26-2 non-conference, 6-2 BCS non-conf)
- Arkansas and Ball State are all that stand in the way of an ultra-impressive 28-2 non-conference mark for the Big 12, with the two losses coming against Arizona State and Georgia Tech. How do you like those apples, SEC?
- Oklahoma State can now slip up once before the Oklahoma finale and win the Big 12 by upending the Sooners in Stillwater.
- I am going to over-react to Kansas State.
- Robert Griffin III would get my Heisman vote after 4 weeks.
- Wait, when are they going to give me a Heisman vote?
- One must at least consider that Texas A&M's loss last week was partly karma.
My Record: 23-7
This Week: Texas A&M over Arkansas, Texas Tech over Kansas, Texas over Iowa State, Oklahoma over Ball State, Kansas State over Baylor
Big Ten (8-2 for the week, 34-12 overall, 34-12 non-conference, 6-5 BCS non-conf)
- Indiana and Minnesota are awful. They will both go 0-8 in the Big 10.
- I finally have to believe in Michigan. Or over-react. You take your pick.
- I hope the Nebraska/Wisconsin game lives up to the hype. It's rare when Alabama/Florida gets overshadowed by the Big 10.
- Take a look at Illinois schedule. No Nebraska, Iowa or Michigan State. Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State at home. I re-iterate - sleeper for the Big 10 Title Game.
- The loser of the Michigan State/Ohio State game is eliminated from Title contention. Furthermore, they will have a hard time recovering from this loss.
My Record: 36-10
This Week: Notre Dame over Purdue, Penn State over Indiana, Michigan over Minnesota, Illinois over Northwestern, Michigan State over Ohio State, Wisconsin over Nebraska
PAC-12 (4-5 for the week, 26-18 overall, 20-12 non-conference, 5-8 BCS non-conf)
- Oregon State will go winless in 2011.
- Arizona State must beat Utah to win the PAC-12 South.
- Arizona must beat Utah to have any chance at bowl-eligibility.
- Washington and USC have many flaws, but one will play a big spoiler for Oregon or Stanford.
- The Oregon offense is unstoppable again. Future scheduling of SEC opponents has been eliminated.
My Record: 33-5
This Week: USC over Arizona, Arizona State over Oregon State, Stanford over UCLA, Washington State over Colorado, Utah over Washington
SEC (7-4 for the week, 34-13 overall, 25-4 non-conference, 5-2 BCS non-conf)
- LSU and Alabama are pretty darn good.
- LSU or Alabama will lose to someone other than LSU or Alabama.
- Lucky for Mississippi State, I was more wrong on Maryland.
- Is South Carolina quietly a National Title Contender? And what about Marcus Lattimore for Heisman? Yes and Yes.
- Boise State, Clemson, BYU and Louisville...are the 4 non-conference losses for the SEC.
My Record: 32-6
This Week: Texas A&M over Arkansas, Georgia over Mississippi State, LSU over Kentucky, Tennessee over Buffalo, South Carolina over Auburn, Fresno State over Mississippi, Alabama over Florida
Conference USA (4-8 this week, 21-24 overall, 15-18 non-conference, 4-13 BCS non-conf)
- The 4 BCS wins is currently tops of any non-BCS conference. No one can fault them if the victims have been UCLA, Virginia, Boston College and Purdue.
- I still have no idea how good Tulsa is.
- Despite Central Florida's recent slide, I think they still play for the C-USA Title against the Houston/SMU survivor.
- Marshall and Rice can make bowl-eligible statements this week. East Carolina can secure theirs.
My Record: 32-7
This Week: Houston over UTEP, Army over Tulane, Louisville over Marshall, Tulsa over North Texas, Troy over UAB, North Carolina over East Carolina, Southern Mississippi over Rice, Middle Tennessee over Memphis, TCU over SMU
Mountain West (4-4 for the week, 18-12 overall, 16-10 non-conference, 2-7 BCS non-conf)
- New Mexico is the worst team in FBS.
- Does Boise State have to think about running up the score to improve their BCS Title chances?
- At 16-10 in non-conference, the Mountain West is by far the best Non-BCS league.
- Now that's the UNLV team I remember.
My Record: 22-6
This Week: TCU over SMU, Colorado State over San Jose State, New Mexico State over New Mexico, Boise State over Nevada, Air Force over Navy
MAC (6-7 for the week, 23-28 overall, 19-24 non-conference, 2-21 BCS non-conf)
- Believe it or not, Temple is really good. They also showed tremendous moxie after the heart-breaker to Penn State.
- Toledo can't catch a scheduling break.
- Bowling Green and Western Michigan have a chance at bowl statement wins this week (I think one will get it).
- The MAC is 17-3 in games against non-BCS opponents.
My Record: 36-11
This Week: Tennessee over Buffalo, Cincinnati over Miami(OH), Eastern Michigan over Akron, Ohio over Kent State, Western Michigan over Connecticut, West Virginia over Bowling Green, Northern Illinois over Central Michigan, Oklahoma over Ball State, Temple over Toledo
WAC (2-5 for the week, 9-20 overall, 6-17 non-conference, 2-10 BCS non-conf)
- How bad does that UNLV loss look now Hawaii?
- The WAC is quietly the worst conference in FBS.
My Record: 20-6
This week: BYU over Utah State, Boise State over Nevada, Virginia over Idaho, Colorado State over San Jose State, New Mexico State over New Mexico, Fresno State over Mississippi, Louisiana Tech over Hawaii
Sun Belt (4-4 for the week, 11-21 overall, 8-18 non-conf, 2-14 BCS non-conf)
- So much for Florida International running the table.
- Who would have thought North Texas would add one of the BCS wins?
- I have a feeling this is going to be a wild conference race.
My Record: 23-6
This Week: Arkansas State over Western Kentucky, Tulsa over North Texas, Louisiana-Lafayette over Florida Atlantic, Florida International over Duke, Middle Tennessee over Memphis, Troy over UAB
Independents (2-1 for the week, 7-8 overall, 4-5 BCS)
- The independents are almost impossible to figure from week-to-week.
- Navy has been the most consistent by far.
My Record: 10-5
This Week: BYU over Utah State, Army over Tulane, Air Force over Navy, Notre Dame over Purdue
Updated Bowl Predictions
National Championship Game: Boise State vs Alabama
Rose: Wisconsin vs Oregon
Sugar: Oklahoma vs LSU
Fiesta: Oklahoma State vs Stanford
Orange: West Virginia vs Virginia Tech
Capitol One: South Carolina vs Nebraska
Gator: Illinois vs Tennessee
Cotton: Texas vs Arkansas
Alamo: Texas A&M vs Arizona State
Outback: Florida vs Michigan
Chick Fil-A: Florida State vs Georgia
Sun: Georgia Tech vs Washington
Holiday: Missouri vs Utah
Champs: Notre Dame vs Clemson
Liberty: Mississippi State vs Houston
Belk: South Florida vs North Carolina
Independence: Maryland vs Air Force
Music City: Auburn vs Miami(FL)
Pinstripe: Cincinnati vs Kansas State
Kraft Fight Hunger: Western Michigan vs Wyoming
Meineke Car Care: Ohio State vs Texas Tech
Insight: Baylor vs Michigan State
Ticket City: Iowa vs Southern Mississippi
Little Caesars: Penn State vs Northern Illinois
Humanitarian: Toledo vs Fresno State
Hawaii: Hawaii vs SMU
Beef O'Bradys: Syracuse vs Central Florida
Armed Forces: BYU vs Tulsa
Las Vegas: California vs TCU
Poinsettia: San Diego State vs Nevada
GoDaddy.com: Toledo vs Troy
New Orleans: East Carolina vs Florida International
BBVA Compass: Pittsburgh vs Louisiana Lafayette
New Mexico: Louisiana Tech vs Colorado State
Military: Navy vs Northwestern


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Shirt Dressing1:25 am
Outfit Details:
Shirt- Colaba Causeway
Skirt- Forever 21
Clutch- Miss Bennett
Flats- Gift
Ring and Earrings- Vintage
A well fitted white shirt is one of those things that everyone should have in their closet, be it a man or woman. It is one of those essential basics that one can do wonders with. Team it up with jeans, skirts, shorts, pants and what not and all of that in a 10 different ways! Tie it up, tuck it in, wear it as a cover up, half buttoned, full buttoned, around the waist, around the shoulders...err...actually, remove the last option-you don't want to be looking like Shahrukh Khan in Mohabbatein.
I was lucky to find this well fitted shirt in Colaba Causeway, which is often a rare case. However, if you're not the kind to take such risks, do not hesitate to invest in one, even if it is slightly above your budget, because this will be one of those pieces you just can't do without.


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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Looking to get the most bang for your buck on a kitchen remodel? Consumer Reports says take care, to avoid the biggest budget busters.
Like changing your mind. It can drive your budget up an average of 10 percent.
"The average kitchen remodel costs around $28,000 dollars. So spend a little longer on the design and stick to that plan no matter what." said Dan DiClerico, Consumer Reports Home Editor.
So don't rely on rough sketches. These days, 3D drawings and even tools like virtual-reality software help you visualize the space before you even take down a wall.
"As a veteran kitchen designer, I can't imagine making a large dollar purchase that I will hold onto for decades without having a full sense of standing in that space ahead of time," said kitchen designer, Sheri Mercadante.
Also, don't overpay for high-end materials. Forgo pricey, exotic marble countertops for less expensive, low-maintenance quartz - top-rated by Consumer Reports.
And you can get the look of hardwood floors for half the price with more durable, porcelain tile look-alikes.
Remember, while looks are important - don't forget function.
Save room in the budget for things like a range hood to keep your kitchen well-ventilated, under-cabinet lighting to ease food preparation, and improved storage, like drawers in the base units.
"It's not the sexiest stuff, but it's these little things that you interact with every day that are going to influence your long-term satisfaction in a major way," said DiClerico.
Your dream kitchen can be a reality if you plan wisely.
It's also important to know as much as you can about who is doing the work.
Consumer Reports found that accredited contractors are better at holding down costs on remodeling projects when unexpected problems crop up.
And it's also a good idea ask past clients about their experience.
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text: This elegant traditional oriental area rug is perfect for any room ! The rug is BRAND NEW made of polyester and offers stain resistant fabric for easy care and clean! The great thing about this material is that the fibers do not have "pockets" in its construction to hold and hide dust, grit and odor, because nothing can penetrate the polyester fibers themselves (they have no "pockets"), there would technically be nothing to "hold" the odor, dirt , dust in them and therefore also making it easier to clean. Polyester is rugged and is made for indoor/outdoor or extreme temp/chemical environments. Polypropylene is great for indoor use when you need something stronger than paper and not at a high cost but a great price like our Polyester. The size is 5 foot x 8 foot / 1.5 meters x 2.4 meters. Pile height or thickness of the rug is .12"


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Sunflower Seed Breadsticks
Prep 30 m
Rise 135 m
Bake 25 - 30 m
- 1 of 6 Stir together 1/4 cup warm water and sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over surface. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast.
- 2 of 6 Mix flours, olive oil and salt in food processor with on-and-off pulses. Add yeast mixture and remaining 3/4 cup warm water. Process until soft dough; process 1 minute to knead. Remove dough to work surface; knead by hand about 1 minute, adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. Place in oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with clean kitchen towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled in volume, about 1-2 hours.
- 3 of 6 Punch down dough. Let rest 5 minutes. On lightly floured surface, pat or roll dough into 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Cut crosswise into twelve 8 x 1-inch strips. Cover loosely. Let rise in warm place until puffy, 30 to 45 minutes.
- 4 of 6 To bake, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Whisk egg white and 1 tablespoon water in pie dish. Place seeds in second shallow dish.
- 5 of 6 Dip 1 strip of dough into egg white, then roll in sunflower seeds to lightly coat. Place at one end of prepared baking sheet. Holding one end of strip, twist dough 6 to 8 times, if desired. Repeat with remaining strips, coating, and arrange 6 strips on each baking sheet, spacing 1 to 2 inches apart.
- 6 of 6 Bake in 375 degree F oven 25 to 30 minutes, reversing sheets halfway through, until golden brown and crusty. Transfer breadsticks to rack to cool. Reheat in 350 degree F oven 10 minutes. Makes 12 breadsticks.
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Wishes waft warily
Warbling with the wind
Some are eager to soar
Others lurk by the door
Some gleam like dewdrops
Others bury themselves in sand
Some embrace and enamor
Others yearn to taste glamor
Vying with each other to be seen
In the relentless race of growth
Love and success meet and clash
Traversing together only to crash
The red wish pushes ahead
Forgetting its pernicious passion
That rides on the mighty waves
Whose latent power never saves
The white wish waits patiently
Smiling softly to herself
Watching your antics with zeal
Knowing well she would heal.
© Balroop Singh, July 2018
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Prestige Holidays Case Study
Prestige Holidays
Prestige Holidays were drowning in the weight of paper and administration that it takes to manage complicated high value holidays to 5-star hotels and resorts in Europe and Bermuda.
John & Cheri Dixon, respectively the CEO and Marketing Director, set about trying to find a tour operator reservations system to help free the business from this drudgery, and allow their staff to concentrate on growing the business and providing world class service – Prestige's ethos.
We won a lengthy and detailed tendering process, and are delighted to still be offering Prestige the same great service today that they bought into a decade ago.
During that time, the travel industry has changed dramatically – and Empower Office has kept Prestige ahead of the game all the way. From servicing its website with full online booking functionality, to the enormous changes in the way the airline industry works – the flexibility of Empower Office and our willingness to adapt the system a fast changing travel market ensure it is as relevant and central to Prestige's operation today as it was in the early noughties.


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Digital Bryn Mawr Seed Grant Proposal Deadline
LITS invites Bryn Mawr faculty, staff, and graduate students to apply for seed grants to support digital teaching, learning, or research activities—broadly construed. Digital Bryn Mawr Seed Grants may be used to support professional development opportunities; curricular development; symposia or other events; and teaching, learning, or research-focused projects, including digital scholarship projects.
Deadlines every October, February, and April.
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- October 15, 2018 Show more dates
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Melissa Ferguson is our resident hairdresser and barber, catering to many different clientele, but with a keen specialism in Bridal Hair do's. Melissa has a BA(hons) in Make-up artistry and hair design and has been operating her business since 2014, having been in the industry itself for a period of 9 years.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2013
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Tuesday, 16 July 2013
[Percep-tion]@Shoeless, ruigoord, 2013
Thanks Robert Huttinga, Soo, Bas Slop , Edo Rath & MDF for a great day!!
and offcourse Shoeless!!
Pictures by different people...
Pictures by different people...
Friday, 12 July 2013
[Percep-tion]001 vinyl is finally there!!
Out today!! on vinyl!! (only limited copies)
here is some of the feedback
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Mini [Percep-tion]@Shoeless, Ruigoord 13 juli, Amsterdam
This weekend we host a mini stage at Shoeless to see how it looks come around
dj's :
Alexander koning
Bas Slop
Robert Huttinga
live Painting by :
Edo Rath
Mad Styles
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text: Wolkins, Cheryl A. 6/30/1958 - 3/8/2018 Jones, MI Age 59, passed away/went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2018. She was born in Mishawaka, IN on June 30, 1958, the daughter of Dallie Jane Sloane (Living) and Lark Miles Sloane (Deceased) and Sister of Tammy Sloane James (Living). On December 1st, 1995 she was united in marriage to Larry Dean Wolkins who survives. She is also survived by her children Larry Lee Crawford, Sarah Jane Ussery, and Rose Autumn Wolkins. She shared the love of the "Harry Potter" series with her daughter, Rose, and enjoyed playing board games with her grandchildren, Norah and Nolan Ussery. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held on March 24th, 2018, at Chapel Hill Missionary Church located at 14525 Chapel Hill Street, Union, MI 49061. The family will receive friends starting at 3:00pm and the funeral service will begin at 5:00pm with a dinner to follow. Donations may be made to Larry Dean Wolkins c/o the funeral home and will be accepted at the funeral service as well. Family and friends may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com.


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You can do virtually anything yourself-like paint your house, fix your car or even perform your own surgery. Similarly, it's always possible to put together your own prenup. I mean, it's not rocket science. But if you want to create a premarital agreement–one that will actually be enforced by a judge–that is a different question. Do you need a lawyer for a prenup?
For the most part, prenups are just like any other contract. That contract has various requirements that must be met before it will be enforced. For example, you must have mutual promises and consideration to enforce any agreement.
California has certain specific requirements for valid prenups that are based upon the laws created by the state legislature and years of case law generated by the courts of the state.
In most cases, you will need an attorney who specializes in prenups to help guide you in determining what is and isn't permissible for a premarital agreement. Your attorney will help you understand the variety of issues in your specific situation and provide advice to navigate those issues.
More and more people are seeking the advice of an experienced lawyer to help them create a prenup. At the same time, most people who are about to get married with significant assets generate a prenup to help them protect what they've earned. If you're in that category, invest in the services of an experienced Orange County prenup attorney.


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Dust-Me Selectors
Dust-Me Selectors is a Firefox extension (for v1.5 or later) that finds unused CSS selectors.
It extracts all the selectors from all the stylesheets on the page you're viewing, then analyzes that page to see which of those selectors are not used. The data is then stored so that when testing subsequent pages, selectors can be crossed off the list as they're encountered.
You can test pages individually, or spider an entire site, and you'll end up with a profile of which selectors are not used anywhere.
Core support
- Supports local and remote stylesheets included using
<?xml-stylesheet?>processing instructions, and
@importstatements. (Note: rules inside
<style>blocks that are not
@importstatements, and inline
styleattributes, are not included.)
- Supports
<link>stylesheets inside IE Conditional Comments.
- Check a single page, or an entire site.
- Understands all CSS1 selectors, and most CSS2 and CSS3 selectors (courtesy of Dean Edwards' wonderfulbase2).
- Caters for common CSS hacks — for example,
"* html #foo"will be treated as
"html #foo".


text: Best Christmas Wishes For Friends and Family: Christmas Countdown Starts. Friends are always special to everyone. So for that special and valuable friend will expect a best Christmas wishes messages from you on the festivals day.We know in world level Christmas day is the best celebration ever and the most of the people celebrating this worldwide. Every year all the children and parents waiting for this day Dec -25. Because everyone need a relax and celebrate a festival all together with our family and friends.Christmas is that kind of festival before one week itself people will prepare or decorate their home, Garden and make a Christmas tree with all lighting's.


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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Alabama coach Nick Saban will meet in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night in New Orleans, but they're not strangers by any means.
Stoops and Saban have ties that go back decades.
Those ties are still there even as the lead two of the most tradition rich programs in college football history.
Bob Barry, Jr. reports from New Orleans.


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1980 Moscow – Kevin Auger
Imagine training so hard that your mind and body are ready for Olympic trials and then you find out your country isn't participating in the international games.
That's what happened to Kevin Auger. The Guelph native swam with the Guelph Marlins for most of his life and moved over to ROW in September 1980 to swim under the direction of motivational coach Cliff Barry.
Auger said he wasn't shattered at the news of the Olympic boycott because he thought he would attend the 1984 Olympics.
"I was young and I thought there was more to come,'' said Auger, who was 19 at the time. He went to the Olympic trials in Etobicoke and his time was 2:01.28 in the 200 metre butterfly.
Instead, the team competed in various international competitions including one in Hawaii where the who's who of swimming who had boycotted the games was there.
The U.S.-led boycott included 65 countries who decided they would not attend the Moscow games because of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The Moscow games were the first time the Olympics were staged in Eastern Europe.
Auger trained under Barry from 1980 to 1984 and worked hard setting his sights on the 1984 games. But in 1983, Auger hurt his left arm and started to lose feeling in it.
Auger said the tendonitis in his arm was likely from a stroke flaw learned when he was younger. Auger said learning the proper stroke fundamentals is essential because it becomes difficult to unlearn habits set at a young age.
Auger retired from swimming and went on to coach the Cambridge Aquajets from 1984 to 1986 and then his home team, the Marlins, for the next 10 years.
In 1996, Auger moved to Evanston, Illinois, a suburb outside of Chicago. His wife, originally from Chicago, wanted to move back home. Auger was familiar with the area because he had graduated from the University of Indiana with a degree in business administration. He attended the school on a swimming scholarship and trained in the pool there with other American athletes.
Auger is now the coach of the Wildkit Swimming Organization in Evanston that has 180 swimmers ranging in age from six to 26. He's also busy as the aquatic director at the local high school and coaches the swim team which is large and competitive unlike school teams here in Ontario.
"Swimming is my life. I spent so much time at it and I've been coaching ever since,'' said Auger, now 49.
Auger said swimming is an individual sport that rewards the person who works hard.
"If you put a lot of effort into it, you will be successful,'' he said.
As a high school student, Auger played volleyball and was the team's MVP but the team wasn't very good. Auger said he quickly learned he couldn't control how well the team competed, just himself and that's when swimming "became my thing.''
Auger said he also played the trumpet and the piano but spent most of his time swimming.
But there were setbacks too. In 1976, Auger tried to make it to Olympic trials but failed and then quit swimming for six months.
But then over the summer, the teen grew steadily and was five feet 10 inches by the fall and gave swimming another shot and soon qualified for the national championships.
"You are going to get out of it what you put into it,'' said Auger, who often tells his students to set goals.
As a swimmer, Auger challenged himself and set short-term and long-term realistic goals. He asks the same of his swimmers.
"I think swimming is a great sport. I love it and I like what it teaches the kids,'' said Auger, who has three children of his own. The youngest child – a 10-year-old boy- is the only one who swims.


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Understanding Poverty in India
This book develops a poverty profile for India in view of the ongoing national and global efforts toward ensuring inclusive growth and bringing poverty levels down.
The incidence of poverty in India is a matter of key concern for policy analysts and academic researchers both because of its scope and intensity. National poverty line estimates indicated a poverty incidence of 27.5% in 2004-2005, implying that over one quarter of the population in India lives below the poverty line. Also, in absolute numbers, India still has 301.7 million poor persons with a significant percentage of them being substantially or severely poor in terms of the norms identified as being necessary for survival.
If one considers the international poverty line of $1 per day (measured at 1993 purchasing power parity exchange rates), then the percentage of poor people in India is even higher, at around 34%. This percentage is pushed up to an alarming level of 80% if one uses the $2 per day as a poverty threshold.
The significance of India in the context of world poverty is apparent given the fact that around half of the world's poor live in South Asia and of the 534 million people in South Asia who lived on less than $1 per day in 2003, over 300 million lived in India. The Suresh Tendulkar Committee estimated over 430 million (37.2%) below the poverty line based on a bundle of deprivations. The recently introduced multi dimensional deprivation index (MPI) also places about 645 million (55.4%) Indians below the poverty line. In terms of non-income dimensions of poverty too, such as infant and maternal mortality rates, literacy levels and gender inequalities, India continues to display 'intense poverty'.
While economic growth is a powerful tool for poverty reduction, the impact of higher growth on poverty reduction depends significantly on the pattern of growth and levels of inequality. Owing to rapid growth in recent years, the Indian economy has also undergone significant structural changes. Inclusive growth has therefore become a major policy priority and is defined as a process whereby the benefits of growth are shared by a vast proportion of the population.
Inclusive growth needs to be achieved to reduce poverty and other disparities and raise economic growth. Over the recent past, three critical strategies and policy interventions for poverty reduction have emerged, which are aimed at enhancing availability and access to the following three types of infrastructure:
- physical infrastructure (roads, electricity, irrigation);
- economic infrastructure (financial services); and
- social infrastructure (education and health).
This book develops a poverty profile for India in view of the ongoing national and global efforts toward ensuring inclusive growth and bringing poverty levels down. This poverty profile will enable academics and policy makers to reassess and improve on the existing methodologies in estimating poverty rates, evaluate the effectiveness of existing poverty programs, and suggest alternative and complementary options for strategic intervention based on the lessons drawn from program implementation both at the state and national levels.
- Preface
- Poverty in India: Conceptualization and Methodological Issues
- The Challenge of Poverty: An Overview
- Conceptualizing Poverty
- Estimation of Poverty
- Poverty Profile of India
- Growth, Inequality and Poverty Eradication
- Labor Market and Poverty
- Government Initiatives for Poverty Eradication
- Strategies for Poverty Reduction: Focus on Infrastructure, Financial Inclusion and Social Sector Interventions
- Social Sector Services and Poverty Reduction in India
- Beyond Micro-credit: Financial Inclusion and Micro-enterprise Development for Poverty Reduction
- Infrastructure Development and Poverty Reduction


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United States Insurance Market Report 2015
With growing capacity and strong competition among insurers, the US insurance market was generally favorable to buyers in 2014 with good risk profiles and is expected to remain so.
The much-anticipated 2015 release of the revised Fair Labor Standards Act regulations is likely to increase wage and hour claim filings, a key issue to watch in employment practices liability.
The outlook for the US insurance market appears generally favorable for 2015 amid ample capacity and intense competition among insurers in most coverage lines. The general softening of property and casualty markets seen at the end of 2014 is expected to continue, barring unforeseen events.
Among the key findings from the US Insurance Market Report 2015:
- Cyber remains one of the fastest growing sectors in the insurance market, as evidenced by continued growth in premium and policy count, as well as the steady influx of new capacity. Significant volatility in pricing seen during 2014, is likely to continue in 2015.
- The release of the revised Fair Labor Standards Act regulation is likely to increase wage and hour claim filings, a key issue to watch in employment practices liability in 2015. Employers should pay special attention to changing laws in this area.
- The captive insurance market is expected to continue to grow this year; captive owners should be focused on evolving regulations in domiciles foreign and domestic.
- If oil prices hold steady at $60 or less, many energy companies are expected to reduce capital expenditures for exploration and production, especially in high-cost project areas such as deepwater drilling and Arctic exploration.
- With political risk insurance capacity at record levels, buyers in 2014 experienced generally favorable market conditions, which are expected to continue into 2015.
- Bankruptcies in the US retail sector caused some trade credit insurers to express concerns and take steps to reduce their exposure to that industry; however, there does not seem to be an effect on the overall market. In the fourth quarter of 2014, rates typically decreased 5% to 10%.
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Thought I saw you today
You were standing in the sun abd then you turned away
And I knew I couldn't be, but my heart believed
Oh, it seems like something everyday
How could you be so far away
When you're still here?
When I need you, you're not hard to find
You're still here
I can see you in my baby's eyes
And I laugh and cry
You're still here
I dreamed last night
That you came to me on silver wings of light
I flew away with you in the painted sky
And I woke up wondering what was real
Is it what you see and touch or what you feel?
Because you're still here
Oh, you're everywhere we've ever been
You're still here
I heard you in a stranger's laugh
And I hunger on to hear your laugh again
Just once again
Thought I saw you today
You were standing in the sun and then you turned away


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Cloud is Perfect Fit for Micro Businesses
A new and exciting opportunity for MSP's may be a seldom looked at market for typical managed service providers. The micro business or sub 10user space is proving to be an untapped and emerging market for IT companies providing cloud service solutions. MSP's who in the past have quoted server-based solutions or hardware upgrades [...]
Has the Build Your Own Cloud Trend Paid Off?
For a number of years there has been a trend in the MSP and IT community to build out internal cloud solutions. As I have discussed this trend with a number of providers, I have encountered a mix of successful and not so successful ventures. The build your own cloud movement (BYOC) started about 4 [...]
Gambling on New Vendors
The IT industry sees many new vendors come and go. There are great ideas and must have solutions, but taking a chance on a new industry vendor can sometimes be a gamble. If you are like me you love a good story. Company sees a need, builds a solution, fixes a problem, sees an opportunity [...]