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Age? 16
Agency? IMG Models
At what age did you realize you wanted to start modeling? When I was younger I always despised everyone who made an attempt to take a photograph of me - I was shy and beyond awkward. But then at the age of fourteen I was scouted by a few agencies and they opened my eyes to the modeling industry. Ever since I've been hooked.
Who are your favorite designers? My favorite designers are Tommy Hilfiger, Betsey Johnson, and many others but it would take me ages to list them all. The one designer I've met is Betsey Johnson, and she was crazy so of course I loved her.
Tell me about your school. I recently transferred to small all girls school (450 total), which I love. My schooling experience there has been amazing so far - I'm very lucky to be a student at such a great school. And I don't miss school unless I absolutely have to! In February for Fashion Week I will have to miss school, but I go to school even when I'm sick because I cant stand missing work and falling behind! My favorite class is definitely English.
Your mom has been a target of media scrutiny ever since starring in the Real Housewives of New Jersey. How do you respond to writers, columnists, and people who think negatively about your mom? The show portrayed my mom in the completely wrong way. So many scenes were edited to make it seem intense when it really wasn't. I do not approve of that show and all the negativity it has brought to my mom in the media. Ever since seeing how much editing is done, I no longer watch any television except the occasional sitcoms; never a reality show. If I could say anything to the media I would ask them if selling magazines is really worth writing the demeaning and completely false accusations about my mom. I know who my mom is and that is just simply not her, enough said.
What was it like being styled by Tavi for your Blackbook shoot? Tavi is a thirty year old designer stuck in a thirteen year old's body. She knew more about fashion then I even knew was attainable and she continues to amaze me.
Do you see yourself making a life out of modeling, or do you think it will only last for a few years? Modeling for me is something I have passion for, but school is also very important for me. I plan to continue modelling throughout my high school and college career.
Have you started thinking about college yet? I've thought about college since I was about ten years old, and I definitely want to go to a university! I want to get a degree and have an amazing career. I don't know what career path I will follow yet, but I'm sure it will be amazing.
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Era: Qajar Period, Persia.
Published: 1824
Folio 21 verso
Size: 280 x 180 mm
Kept in Wellcome Library, London, UK
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These erotic miniatures are from a manuscript made in 1824 in India. In this miniature painting belong to the same sex education text book, which is written in a poetic form. Here, a Persian couple are shown copulating. As mentioned before, the most sentences actually rhyme in this manuscript. It seems this book was created as a sex education tool since it gives detailed information about different positions while making love.

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It is not always easy keeping children happy and entertained. Lucky for you, this city is full of opportunities to keep the kiddos on their toes, without breaking your budget! Check out our recommended activities for children here in New York City.
Grand Central (Free)
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Though 750,000 visitors pass through its doors daily, the celestial ceiling above Grand Central Station's main terminal has the power to practically stop time. But despite its beautiful, dark green and portrayal of the traditional zodiac, there's just one problem: It's technically inaccurate. Shortly after its installation in 1913, a visitor noticed certain astronomical inconsistencies, for instance, the placement of Orion. Kids, however unless they've just finished a particularly intensive constellation unit in school will be awed nonetheless !
Take a walk along the High Line (Free)
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Consider this park NYC's best example of recycling on a mega scale: Built atop an abandoned train track, the High Line offers more than twenty blocks' worth of car and bike-free strolling. Besides plenty of seating and a killer view of the ritzy Meatpacking District and Chelsea, there's also weekly free drop-in workshops for kids during the summer, like art projects every Saturday, insect and plant life classes on Wednesdays, plus Thursday morning structured lawn time, where families can enjoy stories, bubble-blowing, music, and storytelling.
One World Observatory ($28)
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One World Observatory at World Trade Center lets visitors experience panoramic views of NYC on levels 100, 101 and 102 from atop the tallest building in the United States, 1,250 feet above the ground. Kids will love arriving at their destination Jetsons-style via Sky Pod elevators (some of the fastest in the world) which lead to a two-minute video presentation of gorgeous city images on the 102nd floor. Check out City Pulse on the 100th floor, showing HD videos featuring notable NYC landmarks and neighborhoods, then daredevil kids (and parents!) can brave the Sky Portal, where a 14-foot wide circular disc gives you a view of real-time, high-definition footage of the streets below. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
M&M's World in Times Square (Free)
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The New York City store is within a 24,000-square-foot (2,200 m2), three-level glass box, in Times Square. It includes a 50-foot (15 m)-wide, two-story-high, "wall of chocolate", made up of 72 continuous candy-filled tubes.
M&M's World in Times Square is New York City's largest candy store, and offers merchandise such as themed clothing, dishware, watches, and piggy banks. Before it opened in 2006, nearly 13,000 people lined up for the 198 jobs, which were in demand because of a more generous health benefit package than is usually offered for an entry-level retail job in New York.
Feel Festive at the Radio City Chritsmas Spectacular (Tickets start at $49)
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New York is world famous for it's over the top dedication to the holidays each December, and few places in Gotham better sum up this city's love for the season than this annual tradition. Since 1933, the Radio City Rockettes have been bringing cheer to audiences faces with each in-unison high kick in their fabulous, sparkling costumes. The massive set pieces and new technology mix with classic elements like the dancing Santas and wooden soldiers to create an experience nostalgic grandparents and first-time viewers will equally enjoy. Afterward, make sure to grab a picture around back at Rockefeller Center's gigantic holiday tree.
Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge (Free)
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A must-do for any city kid worth her salt, the mile-long stroll from end to end of the Brooklyn Bridge offers spectacular views of downtown Manhattan, including the Freedom Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, and of course, the iconic double arches that have come to signify NYC's hippest borough worldwide. While you'll mostly be joined by the thousands of other tourists and locals crossing the East River, be on the lookout for the occasional cyclist attempting to make their way through the crowds. If you're coming from Manhattan, reward tired legs with a scoop of strawberry at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, handily located at the base of the bridge in DUMBO.
The American Museum of Natural History ($16)
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The Museum's collections contain over 32 million specimens of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time. It also boasts habitat groups of African, Asian and North American mammals, a life-size model of a Blue Whale suspended in the Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life, the 62-foot (19m) Haida carved and painted war canoe from the Pacific Northwest, the massive Cape York meteorite and the "Star of India", the largest blue sapphire in the world. The circuit of an entire floor is devoted to vertebrate evolution. Take time to explore extensive anthropological collections including the Asian Peoples, Pacific Peoples, Man in Africa, Native Americans in the United States collections, general Native American collections and collections from Mexico and Central America. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
Visit Harlem and see a Gospel mass ($49)
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Learn about Harlem from its origins as a rural Dutch community to its transformation into a summer retreat for New York's most prominent families. Journey into the past and see the African-American Mecca for writers and artists at the turn of the century. Hear about Harlem's troubled past during the 1960's and 1970's and view its present day community beam with pride as it revels in Harlem's renaissance.
See famous NYC sights and landmarks such as Columbia University, City College, Morningside Heights, the Morris Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, Strivers Row, the Cotton Club, the Apollo Theater, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sugar Hill, Duke Ellington's apartment, the famous 125th street and many more. End your tour of Harlem by joining a local congregation* for the Sunday worship mass service and experience the soul-stirring power of gospel music with a live gospel choir! CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
Bike in Central Park ($19)
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Experience the world-renowned Central Park via bicycle. Plan a sightseeing trip with the help of an illustrative map and see breath-taking attractions all over its 843 acres. Explore the sites in a fun and convenient way.
During your bicycle escapade see many famous sites like Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and Shakespeare Garden. Be sure to also visit Central Park's lesser-known treasures such as Wagner cove and admire views of scenic landscape. All Bike Rentals include an illustrative map, helmet, chain/lock, and basket. Bikes can also be ridden throughout the city. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
Statue of liberty – $15
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Lady Liberty or Liberty Enlightening the World, as she's officially known was a gift from France on America's 100th birthday. A universal symbol of freedom, the copper-plated sentinel stands 305 feet tall from the bottom of her base to the tip of her torch. The monument's grand reopening on the Fourth of July 2013 comes after almost two years of construction and Hurricane Sandy-related closures. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
Madame Tussaud ($33)
Come see your favorite celebrity wax figures at the world famous tourist attraction, Madame Tussauds and mingle with the stars sprawling Times Square. Get up close and personal with top cultural figures, world leaders, sports stars, characters from your childhood, Bollywood, Hollywood and TV stars, Pop stars, historical icons and political heavyweights. With so many celebs in one place, it's no wonder Madame Tussauds is one of the top attractions in New York! Madame Tussauds opened its doors in the heart of Times Square in New York City in the year of 2000. Today visitors are sent on a unique journey through the realms of history, power and fame. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
Triboro Tour from Hip Hop to Hipsters with BBQ Lunch ($129)
Your New York City adventure begins! Visit the three largest boroughs of New York City. Grab a seat on our climate-controlled coach to The Bronx often referred to as the "Boogie-Down Bronx"; the only borough of New York City that is attached to mainland USA. Explore the South Bronx known for its influence on Latin music and greatly recognized for its impact on global pop culture with the emergence of Hip-Hop, Breakdance and Urban Graffiti.
See the new Yankee Stadium and The Grand Concourse; known for its many iconic Art Deco buildings. Head on over to Queens; New York's 2nd largest and most ethnically diverse borough. See Astoria with its exciting local art corridor of murals and stop at Socrates Sculpture Park; the only NYC metropolitan area dedicated to large scale sculpture and art installations in an outdoor environment. See Long Island City's expanding waterfront community with one of the highest concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space in New York City.
Finally: Brooklyn! Synonymous with all things trendy and artisanal, Brooklyn abounds with energy and diverse cultures. Stop in Williamsburg, the "hipster capital of the world" and a great place to "People Watch". Spend some time exploring its cool and laid back atmosphere with unique cafés and local shops.
Indulge in an authentic down-home BBQ lunch in Downtown Brooklyn then see DUMBO a unique neighborhood nestled between the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
The Bronx Zoo ($28)
The special Children's Zoo is something you cannot skip when you visit the Bronx Zoo with kids. The Children's Zoo is like a mixture between a playground and a petting zoo, where children learn how to live or move like an animal, and where they can feed lambs or lama's. Also the Madagascar! part of Bronx Zoo will put smiles on their faces, especially with kids that know the movie. At Madagascar! you will not only find the animals that belong on the African island – you will find them in an environment that is a perfect imitation of their own surrounding.
The Empire State Building ($27)
Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion, and from the surrounding open-air promenade. Since the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost 110 million visitors have enjoyed the awe-inspiring vision of the city beneath them.
The building, one of New York City's main tourist attractions, offers a variety of activities for its visitors. One can tour the Observatory 365 days per year, day and night, rain or shine for breathtaking views of Manhattan and beyond. Also, there are two restaurants, a sushi bar, three coffee shops, a drug store, a Hallmark card shop, a post office and two banks, in addition to the plethora of restaurants and nightlife activities in the surrounding area. CLICK HERE TO BOOK IT WITH US !
If you are interested in finding more to do in New York City, search through our complete range of tours, attractions and activities. We can also tailor-make programs specifically to match your desires and budgets. Harlem Spirituals is the ideal one-stop-shop to simplify your planning! Find more information on www.harlemspirituals.com,contact us at email@example.com. Do not hesitate to send a message on Facebook as well!


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Ottawa, December 9, 2013 – Over the past few years, we have seen a two-tiered economy in Canada, in which resource-rich Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador outperformed the rest of the country. Led by Alberta, most provinces can expect stronger economic growth in 2014, according to The Conference Board of Canada's Provincial Outlook: Autumn 2013.
"While many provinces have struggled in the past few years, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador thrived as their primary resources were in high demand and fuelled solid economic growth," said Marie-Christine Bernard, Associate Director, Provincial Forecast. "However, the prospect of a stronger U.S. economy will now help boost exports and improve the outlook for other provinces over the next two years."
Despite the damage caused by the severe floods in June, Alberta's economy has grown at a fast pace in 2013 and economic conditions are extremely favourable heading into 2014. Buoyed by investment in the oil sands and a very strong labour market, Alberta's real gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to expand by a robust 3.4 per cent in 2014.
Strong gains in the primary sector, a rebound in construction, and improved job creation will help lift British Columbia's real GDP by 2.7 per cent in 2014.
Following an estimated four per cent gain in 2013, Saskatchewan's booming economy can expect to cool next year. Weaker prices will hold back potash production increases and lower the province's economic growth to 2.3 per cent in 2014, in line with Canada's growth.
Manitoba's economy will expand by two per cent in 2014, fuelled by better performances in the province's goods and services industries, along with strong job growth and gains in personal disposable income.
Newfoundland and Labrador's real GDP growth will slow from a nation-leading six per cent in 2013 to 1.8 per cent in 2014. A much smaller increase in oil production and the completion of construction work on Vale's Long Harbour project will limit economic growth in the province.
The economic outlook for Central Canada and some of the Atlantic provinces is set to improve in 2014. Stronger growth in the U.S. economy will help improve export volumes and the manufacturing sectors in many regions.
A partial recovery in exports and strong growth in the commercial and financial services will help boost Ontario's economy. The province's economic performance is expected to be more in line with the national average in 2014, with real GDP forecast to grow by 2.2 per cent.
Quebec's economy will grow by 2.1 per cent in 2014, more than double this year's pace, due mainly to an increased willingness by consumers and businesses to spend.
Mining activity in New Brunswick is expected to pick up as new metal mines come into production in 2014-15, providing a boost to the province's economy. Overall, real GDP growth in the province is expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2014.
With the new Deep Panuke offshore natural gas field set to begin production and better growth prospects in the forestry and manufacturing sectors, Nova Scotia's economy is forecast to grow by 2.8 per cent in 2014.
Prince Edward Island had some of the strongest economic growth among all the provinces in 2013. However, a decline in private investment and ongoing fiscal restraint by the provincial government, will limit growth to just 1.3 per cent in 2014.
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News — 10 December 2015
Ashoka launch global challenge to co-create better access to healthcare
Ashoka, the world's largest network of social innovators have launched a global challenge to improve access to healthcare.
The challenge provides an opportunity for social entrepreneurs to co-create innovative new human-centred solutions. Winning proposals will receive cash prizes totalling $50,000 and will be invited to pitch for further implementation support.
Find out more and submit your entry on Ashoka's Changemakers site.


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Status: Official
We've done a big purge on the number of iOS app ebook app titles available, largely because of poor sales and our inability to maintain such a large pool of apps (we topped out at 115).
Last year we combined a number of apps together so that we could delete the likes of:
A combined Federation Times title that includes and replaces:
- Federation times 1
- Federation times 2
- Federation times 3
- Federation times 4
- Federation times 5
- Federation times 6
- Federation times 7
- Federation times 8
- Federation times 9
- Federation times 10
At the same time that combo had other newer issues added.
A combined Derelict scenario app containing the original and v1.1 edition in the one app.
Combining all of the FSpaceRPG written mainly by Stephen Pritchard into one collection. These titles covering:
- Derelict Scenario versions
- Tech Update v1
- Tech Update v1.1
- Pritchard beta files
- Turram Encounter v1.1
- Personality v1
- Personality v1.1
- FED RPG original
- FED RPG v2 beta
- FED RPG Addendum 1
- GDD original articles
- GDD FED RPG articles
- FED RPG beta files
- Psionic system 1999
- Equipment resource v1
- Equipment resource v1.1
- Library Data v1
- Reference Manual v1
- Reference Manual v2
We've also combined all the relevant FED RPG titles into one app collection as an update to one of the existing apps, replacing the individual titles of:
We've also purged older copies of our own books where newer editions are already in app form. We've dropped the likes of:
Most of the collections include extra utility tools added like the d10 dice roller, calculator and/or skill check tool. Expect other interesting additions to collections over time.
On the good news front we are working on a uber FSpaceRPG app to combine many of our titles together to deliver even better value than the Concise Rulebook.
We're trying to optimise our resources and deliver the best value to gamers that we can. We've hit the limits of our resources, so these changes rectify an unsustainable buildup. For those who've purchased an app we've dropped, these titles sold somewhere between 2 to 30 copies, so they never paid for their development as ebook apps in the first place. We expect the current compiled versions to keep working for a few more iOS steps yet, but can't guarantee their longevity.
Our intention in consolidating apps is to get down to a smaller set that is financial sustainable into the longer term. It may take us a while. But for instance the FED RPG, Federation Times and the forthcoming FSpaceRPG (which will be released as an automatic upgrade to the Concise Rulebook 4.2 app) should indicate our intent to collapse to 1 app per game franchise. But we hope a few more ebooks apps beyond that can be supportable for subject matter interest groups - for instance our FSpaceRPG Martial Arts title is the highest volume ebook app title we have, and will be kept around so long as that remains in such good form.
These changes do not affect our utility style apps, like CraterSize, 2 Stroke Oil, Meteors and the like. Most of these titles completely outperform the RPG ebook apps, and are the only things making doing iOS apps sustainable at all. Expect more form us in that space, and upgrades to existing apps over time.
Many of the removed titles are available as stand alone ebooks from the iBookStore as ePubs, either as resizable layouts or fixed layouts. So you can get them for use with iBooks and they don't need to be maintained by us like software. Various other ebook vendors sell digital copies of our books, all of which can be used on iOS devices with the appropriate app, whether iBooks or a vendor specific one (Kindle).
Only our app offerings during the consolidation process are offering interactive tool components.


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Tim Sherwood has defended Gabby Agbonlahor by insisting the striker has "a massive part to play" at Aston Villa.
The club's longest-serving current player has come under fire after struggling to make an impact.
Forward Agbonlahor has netted just four goals in his last 29 games and is under pressure to score more following the summer sale of Christian Benteke.
Villa go to Leicester in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday and Sherwood insisted the 28-year-old, who is yet to score this season, remains a key part of his plans.
"Gabby's an important part of this football club and I can't ever see him leaving," he said.
"He's spent more time out there training than anyone else this international break because he wants to improve himself.
"We're there to help him improve. He's been doing one-on-one extra finishing and working hard.
"The supporters see him when he's on the pitch but I see him every day helping the young guys out here. He's an important part of this club going forward.
"I've needed to add people like Joleon Lescott to the group to help those like Gabby and Clarky (Ciaran Clark).
"But he's got a massive part to play both on and off the pitch."
Agbonlahor is expected to start at the King Power Stadium while Idrissa Gueye is struggling with a hamstring problem he suffered on international duty with Senegal.
Jack Grealish and Adama Traore are battling ankle injuries but Lescott should make his debut after joining from West Brom this month.
Sherwood added: "We've signed a lot of young footballers from different countries who don't really know the competition. I think Joleon will help knit that group together quicker.
"He's fit to start, he has an opportunity to start. Obviously it's a decision I need to make nearer the time. We've got a lot of games coming up thick and fast – derby games, so I need to select very carefully."


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Can Marty fix this?
This is the photo of Jodi's "perfectly fine broken Dyson vacuum".
Do you think Marty can fix this by electric tapes?
Of COURSE Marty can fix that with electric tape! Hmm…what other things would someone like my dad say (because he too would un-wisely think he could fix it with electric tape): "Walk it off", "Rub some dirt on it", "Why don't I have grandchildren yet?"…umm…perhaps this isn't the point you were trying to get at.
I say go for it Marty. What's the worst that could happen? Your wife and children finally get to live the life they deserves with your life insurance payout?
—HR Greg
But, Marty is an EE, right? He should be able to cut and splice that baby in no time! Good as new!
I can't believe she hasn't started a fire yet! You can try electric tape on that Marty but after you have cut the cord and made it a little shorter! (she may not like that)
Looks like the wires inside the outer insulation may be broken. Hard to tell from the picture. Regardless, a mediocre handyman can fix that. I assume Marty is at least mediocre. It may take some cutting and splicing in addition to electrical tape. I have done fixes like that several times. Vacuum service people will only replace parts. It's easier and there is more money in it for them. See you at the Hootenanny! Ken
Doesn't Marty have an EE degree? I don't think that qualifies him to do the actual repair but he's certainly qualified to enter the Action Plan, contract out the engineering portion, schedule all the work and then reap the benefits of "meeting his objectives!" when it comes time for performance evaluations.
I hate to say it but you're SOL unless you do it yourself…wrap that puppy in electricians tape until it looks like a snake that ate a goat and call it good.
For what you paid for a Dyson, it should fix itself.
Was this a product of a horrible accident with a weedwhacker?
Hey! These people up here are pretty darn funny! You run with a clever crowd, Marty. (Me? I had to change cleaver to clever.)
Fix what? Half the appliance cords in my house look like that. Just don't grab it and keep away from the bathtub.


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Reading Brave New World feels like starting a trip at the top of a mountain and going down to finish in the valley underneath.
The first chapters show some of the most captivating reading I've come across in a long while and make the promise of a great story coming ahead. Sadly that story never really materializes. We meet the characters too far into the book, and then at about halfway the main character appears all of a sudden. None of the characters is, in my opinion, very likable.
In a sense it seems as if Huxley created a world down to the last detail and as he was writing the book realized he needed characters and a story to make a novel.
Even if the story itself is not amazing, as I have said, the writing is. You could quote almost every sentence in the book and analyze it, find the deeper meaning, and subject it to discussion. I guess that's why this book is one of the compulsory school-reads so many teens dread.
If we take the novel as more than that and consider it an elaborate political and social critique that's where Huxley excels. Almost every single thing he was criticising about the society of the early 30's has become worse as we start the 21st century. More and more we want to be individualistic and stand out, but in doing so become part of a nameless mass.
Name Britney Spears and everyone knows who she is (even my 87-year-old grandmother), she is an icon,, but at the end of the day, I could have named her or any other good-looking American pop star, they all come from the same mold (and this is coming from someone who actually owns every single CD by Britney Spears and whose ringtone is Till the World Ends).
I was quite surprised to always see Brave New World compared to 1984. I wouldn't put them together at all. They are part of the early sci-fi and they both showcase dystopias, but that's where the similarities end.
1984 is very character driven, whether you like them or not, you can't help feeling interested in them and the story they become part of is quite complex. The whole world system is a background for the story. In Brave New World the story is simply an excuse to showcase the world system presented. That said the physiological insight we get about the characters is brilliant. We see them doing things, and we get to understand why they do them, we get to know them.
I wouldn't put Brave New World between my favourite books, those I grab whenever I don't know what else to read. But I wouldn't say I hate it either. It's simply a one time book. I've read it, now I'm done with it.


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This year's top 50 primary school footballers received the lifetime opportunity of a weekend's tutelage from three coaches affiliated with the Manchester United Training Academy from England.
The group of excited boys and girls were participants in the 7th annual Atlantic Football Development and Life Skills Camp, a three-day programme held this year at the grounds of Queen Royal College.
The camp is facilitated every year by Manchester United coaches Eamon Mulvey and Kevin Ward.
This year's participants had the added bonus of the expertise of former Manchester United striker Brian McClair, a legendary 15-time trophy winner for the world-renowned club.
Representatives of the T&T Olympic Committee (TTOC) also conducted life skills sessions for the youths.
Derek Daniel, Branding and Communications Manager at Atlantic, said the camp was an opportunity for the young players to not only exponentially sharpen their football skills, but also to apply the value of sportsmanship and teamwork to their everyday lives.
Former Manchester United striker Brian McClair shared with the young footballers several pointers from his many years of competitive play. McClair said that the camp took the boys and girls out of their comfort zones—especially for the life skills component, where many of the participants shared some of their experiences related to building discipline, studying for exams and peer pressure.
McClair also participated in a special workshop for coaches being certified under the Atlantic Coaching Excellence (ACE) Programme. He encouraged the coaches to be authentic and embrace their own unique individual communication styles when providing feedback to their players.
Eamon Mulvey, Lead Coach for the Atlantic Football Development and Life Skills Camp also acknowledged the need to make allowance for different coaching styles. He highlighted that players also are to be given leeway to maintain their personal autonomy and playing style.
"Everyone has their own philosophy of coaching, and sometimes we need to give the players the opportunities to make mistakes," Mulvey said. "It's not only about winning but also development as a player, because sometimes you may learn more from losing than winning."
Mulvey and his colleague Kevin Ward have steered the Atlantic-sponsored event since 2010, with logistical support from the National Primary Schools Football League. Among the highlights this year were Exhibition Games between the camp participants and the Warwick Coaching School for Girls and the Queen Royal College Under 14 Team.
The camp concluded with a prize giving ceremony at the Digicel IMAX cinema, where all the young footballers received Manchester United tokens, and a select few were awarded Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC)-branded items for exceptional performance and positive peer interaction.


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In most cases, enforcement of court orders is referencing to the need to enforce child support payments. This, however, is not always the case. In many situations, there is a need for an enforcement of child custody agreements in an effort to cut down on interstate parental kidnapping. In an effort to help with this, the U.S. Department of Justice drafted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) which has been adopted by every state throughout America, with the exception of Massachusetts. The UCCJEA is there to help enforce child custody agreements across the nation – meaning that a state has to enforce a child custody determination that was made by sister state courts.
While many times, child custody enforcement is there to help the custodial parent keep custody of their child and avoid parental kidnapping, it can also be used by the non-custodial parent to help protect their deserved visitation rights. In some cases, if a parent is being blocked from having communication with their child, it can become an issue large enough to involve the family court once more. This is typically done on the state level, but in some instances, it could involve a federal program, such as the Federal Parent Locating Service (FLPS).
If you are in another state, the Visitation Rights Enforcement Act of 1998 will be able to help. This was drafted with the intention of carrying over visitation rights across state lines so that all states will accept what has been determined in another. This means that even if you are crossing state lines, you will have the clear right to visit your child. If this does not occur, you can involve an attorney to help enforce the order.
For help in locating a family law attorney to help with custody enforcement, please click here.


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Germany offers 15000 Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. degree programs
STUDYABROAD: Among the most desired destinations to study abroad for Indian students is Germany, a European nation with over 330 state universities and 100 percent free tuition. The attraction for international students lies not only in the cost but also in its smooth internship programs (for students who are proficient in German) and the fact that students can stay for 1.5 years after completing graduation in order to work.
The country is considered to have the biggest economy in Europe and offers 15000 Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. degree programs in the German language. Here are a few things students can do if they wish to pursue a course in Germany.
1. Learn the language:
Knowing German opens many doors in the nation from free tuition to gaining preference while hunting for jobs and internships. Knowing English makes the process of learning the language a little quicker. The training methods to learn German languages in the country are designed in such a way that even a slow learner could cope if the student shows discipline in learning.
2. Select an institution:
There are two kinds of institutions that you can pick. The first, called universities, are research-oriented and award doctorates in a wide variety of courses. The second kind is Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen), which offer practice-oriented courses mainly in engineering, business administration, social sciences and design and have strong links to the industry.
Fachhochschulen does not award doctorate degrees. However, as a master degree holder from a Fachhochschule, you would still be eligible to apply for Ph.D. at a university. Your interest and inclination should define which of the two kinds of institutions you choose.
A group of nine technical universities, called TU9, are considered to be the best German Universities for technical programs and are among the world's top technical universities. These TU9 Universities have partnerships with many IITs. Most of the programs in TU9 are taught in the German language with little (up to Euro 500 per semester) or no tuition fee. Students can get admission in the 100 percent scholarship programs at these universities without appearing for GRE and GATE if their German is strong.
3. Pick a course:
Engineering Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technology are among the most preferred subjects among Indian students studying in Germany among the vast variety of courses offered. According to the Indian embassy, the number of Indian students studying in Germany has tripled in the past six years. Currently, there are 13,740 Indian students studying in Germany.
Most popular courses in Germany are Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biotechnology, IT and Management. Master programs are usually 18 to 24 months long. Duration of Bachelor programs is usually 4 years including a 1-year program called Foundation year or Freshman program or Studienkolleg.
4. Check your eligibility:
When it comes to admission, the eligibility requirements differ from one institution to another. For master programs, most German Universities require 4 year Bachelor degree to through with the admission.
For English taught programs, students need to appear for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. GRE is recommended for admission for in top MS programs taught in English and for admission to top MBA programs taught in English.
For German taught programs, students need to pass German language test— Testdaf or DSH— for bachelor programs. Students need to have at least 60 per cent in class 12 or pass an entrance test conducted by some universities.
For most Master programs in German Universities, students need to have scored at least 60 per cent in their 4 year Bachelor degree. Some master programs accept students with a three-year bachelor degree. MBA programs require that students have a bachelor degree with at least two years work experience after their graduation.
5. Apply:
The final step is to go ahead and apply for a course and university that you have picked. You can either apply through consultants or directly on the respective university website. You would need to appear for standard tests, get the required documents (including your student visa which takes six to 12 weeks to get approved) and read the university guidelines thoroughly during the year before applying for the University.
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Keeping a distance from a Mubtadi even if he has knowledge of fiqh and hadeeth-[Shaikh Fawzaan(may Allaah preserve him)] clarifies
This questioner says:
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
If a student of knowledge utters innovation and calls to it, and he is one with Fiqh and (knowledge of) Hadeeth; does his speech of innovation necessitate an invalidation of his knowledge and his (knowledge) of hadeeth, and not to (benefit from) him unrestrictedly?
Yes, he is not to be trusted; the one who is an Innovator is neither to be trusted nor his knowledge, nor (to have) a lackadaisical (stance) towards him. That is because if you (have) a lackadaisical (stance) towards him, the student will be influenced by his Shaikh-he will be influenced by his teacher. Therefore, it is obligatory to be distanced from the people of innovation, and the Salaf (pious predecessors) used to forbid (others) from sitting with the innovators, visiting and going to them; so that their evil is not spread to the one who sits with them and mixes with them.
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Trimming claws A dog's nails are softer after a bath, so that is the time to trim them if necessary. Most dogs' nails wear down naturally.
*Use canine nail clippers to cut the nails diagonally, taking off no more than an eighth of an inch so (a few millimeters). Or ask the vet to show you how much to cut. Gently smooth the edges with a nail file or sandpaper.
*Take great care not to cut the nails to the"quick", the pink area inside the nail; its living tissue with blood supply and nerves.
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This Apple's Rotten, Rotten to the Core: Five Things You May Not Have Heard About This Week
By Cindy Davis | Lists | September 16, 2012 |
By Cindy Davis | Lists | September 16, 2012 |
I find the Important Stuff so you don't have to.
5. Another Week--Another Nude Royal...Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Was Photographed Topless.
I have mixed feelings over this one. Apparently Prince William and Duchess Catherine were on holiday in Provence, France--at a "private swimming pool"--when Her Royal Highness got the urge to remove her bikini top. But when you're that high up the chain, does privacy apply? And even if it does apply, in light of what happened to Prince William's mother, is that expectation realistic? For my money, there are no excuses on either side. One: A photographer for a French magazine clearly invaded the couple's private space by using a long lens camera to get the shots. Two: William and Catherine know what the paparazzi are capable of. Is it wrong for the royals to feel like they should have privacy? Certainly not; though any fool knows they aren't going to get it. I can understand them feeling hurt and upset, but the naivete seems a bit incredible.
"Their Royal Highnesses had every expectation of privacy in the remote house. It is unthinkable that anyone should take such photographs, let alone publish them."
While there will surely be shouts for harsher paparazzi laws, and more protection for celebrities (royal and otherwise) in the end, the public can do the world a favor by simply not buying the magazine.
4. The Freaky Trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Mama Made Its Presence Known.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Jessica Chastain attempt to parent their orphaned nieces and all hell--aka Mama--breaks loose. This looks like a cross between demonic possession and a haunting; with this level of talent, could we finally be in for a truly good horror film? First time (feature) Director Andres Muschietti hopes so.
New Photos:
Mama hits theaters January 18, 2013.
3. Peter Jackson Posted New Character Photos for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Ken Stott as Balin
William Kircher as Bifur
Martin Freeman as Bilbo
James Nesbitt as Bofur
Stephen Hunter as Bombur
Mark Hadlow as Dori
Graham McTavish as Dwalin
Dean O'Gorman as Fili
Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Peter Hambleton as Gloin
Aidan Turner as Kili
Jed Brophy as Nori
John Callen as Oin
Adam Brown as Ori
Richard Armitage as Thorin
Follow the yellow brick road to your theater December 14th.
2. "The Walking Dead" Released a New Season Three Promo Trailer and Photos. *Warning: Last Photo May Be a Spoiler to You, So Don't Look if You Don't Want to Know.
Here comes the last photo--and my personal favorite--run for your lives!
Yee-fuckin-ha. Merle's back. AMC's "The Walking Dead" Season Three begins October 14th.
1. We Got a Cabin in the Woods Blu-ray Preview of Monsters That Coulda Been Somebodies.
And...Joss Whedon Talked Up the Black Room:
If you have yet to see Cabin in the Woods, kick yourself--then pick up the Blu-ray September 18th.
Cindy Davis walks the line.


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When the going gets rough, we want to find a way to fix things, the quicker the better. But when it comes to your health and wellbeing, quick usually doesn't stick. Here's why:
- When we set goals for ourselves, we typically set outcome-based goals. Think 'New Year's Resolution'. We say, "I want to lose 20 pounds" or "I want to run a 5k" or "I want to be less stressed" or "I want more balance in my life!" Those are great goals to have. But we fall short when we don't break the goal down and focus on the behaviors that will lead to success.
- Setting a big outcome goal can be exciting and energizing. We may run out and join a gym or a diet program and if we're lucky we stick with it for a week or two. Then we think we lack willpower and feel badly about ourselves when we don't follow through. Lack of planning makes follow through difficult, if not impossible.
- We are human. Human beings are naturally resistant to change. We seek the familiar. Our habits are literally ingrained in our brains, like wagon wheel ruts on the Oregon Trail. So when we don't have a plan, we easily and naturally revert back to our old habits.
- The more often we try something and don't succeed the less likely in the future that we'll even try. It's called self-efficacy and it's our belief in ourselves to accomplish something we set out to do. So it's better for us in the long run to make sure we are set up for success.
- Behavior change is like building a house. There are steps you can't skip or skimp. Construction begins with excavating and preparing the land, and building a strong foundation upon which the entire house will rest. That is followed by framing, roofing, windows and doors, siding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, and all the interior and exterior finishing. Each step builds upon the previous and lays the groundwork for the next. Breaking the process down into steps allows for important planning, preparation, and coordination. Now, imagine what would happen if you just skipped the foundation altogether or started building on a grassy lot without preparing the land. Some night you'd be sleeping soundly in your bed to the sound of raindrops on the roof, and *poof* your house would just slide away with you in it. That's exactly what happens when we seek out a quick fix or jump into action before we're ready.
What You Should Do Instead
When we decide to change our behavior (e.g. eat healthier, establish regular exercise, practice stress reduction, etc.), we need to begin a building process. What we do and how we do it, sets the stage from the very beginning. At each stage, certain building blocks are put in place in order to support the next phases of our journey. Jumping into action without a plan will likely send you right back to where you were. And no one wants that.
Opt for a long-term strategy for a healthy lifestyle that sets you up for success. Start by answering these questions:
- What do I really want to achieve?
- Why is this important to me?
- What challenges do I anticipate?
- Is there anything I need (e.g. knowledge, skills, support, etc.) in order to accomplish this goal?
- What is my next step?
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1:07pm PT by Graeme McMillan
Adam West, Burt Ward Promise Return to Batman and Robin in 2016
The skies over Gotham City might become bright once again in 2016, with Adam West and Burt Ward promising a return to their career-high roles of Batman and Robin as part of an upcoming animated project next year.
The comments took place at the Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, NC this weekend, with Ward somewhat uncertainly telling the crowd that they "can look forward to a new animated Batman full length, 90-minute feature, coming out on the 50th anniversary." (That would be the 50th anniversary of the 1960s Batman TV series, which launched Jan. 12, 1966.)
The animated movie is described by Ward as "one of possibly two, but for sure one, that Adam and I are going to be doing the voices for," although he didn't say anything else about the project. In fact, as video from the event shows below, he seemed unclear about whether he should talk about it at all, prefacing his comments with "I don't know… whether we can talk about the new Batman movie…" (Adam West declares they can, in a suitably Batman-esque authoritative tone.)
The profile of the 1960s Batman series has been raised considerably in recent years, with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment releasing a line of merchandise and comic books based on the series under the brand Batman '66, leading up to last year's release of the full series on DVD and Blu-ray.
Warner Bros. declined to comment about a potential 50th anniversary animated project when contacted by THR.
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The Opening Ceremony to the 2010 Winter Olympics set a record as the most expensive Winter Olympics Ceremony ever, chalking in at about $38 million. While this was dwarfed by the Beijing Olympics, it certainly is upsetting some who feel the money should have been spent on <insert cause of the day here>.
Even at $1,100 a ticket (for the opening ceremonies) it is unlikely that ticket revenue alone is going to pay for this event. (UPDATE. 60,000 * 1,100 = $66,000,000, so that's not bad). Other top event tickets are going up in price on the fan ticket exchanges for the Olympics, but the biathalon is still a bargain at $70.


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A lively blend of music, circus and acrobatic feats takes over a corner of Cidade Nova this week courtesy of Irmãos Brothers Band and Circus. It's madcap, fun and free, based at the social project Crescer e Viver (Grow and Live), where circus is used as a social development tool for over 200 kids between 7-24 years-old, so a perfect opportunity to try something a little out of the ordinary. Thursday and Friday's shows will be more music-orientated, Saturday and Sunday more circus-orientated.
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Why GNFR (indirects) needs a different approach within retail
Jun 9, 2011 4:52:00 AM
Picking up where the UK Retail Series left off last, I asked - given the enormous opportunity that can be had through better management of GNFR within the retail environment, why arent GNFR improvement initiatives on every retail Board members agenda?
In answering this, I refer to the point I made in my last post i.e. retailers attempting to overlay the rules, processes and methodologies of GFR onto GNFR - which, in most cases, ended in failure or a poor return on investment. As such, further investment into GNFR was significantly reduced as the attention of Board members was diverted into alternative priorities, leaving GNFR in the dark (often left to the individual business units to manage).
The key to this whole puzzle is really understanding the difference between GFR and GNFR - below is a chart which highlights the defining characteristics of the two:
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In a nutshell, GNFR is different to GFR in that:
- Within the supply market there are hundreds of categories, all of which require deep knowledge to procure effectively. Also, there are tens of thousands of suppliers, all who invest heavily in selling to you (the buyer) for large contracts it is not unusual for a suppliers account management team to be larger than the entire Procurement function it is selling to
- Given the relatively high turnover of GNFR, its not uncommon to see large numbers of low £ value transactions being carried out, frequently
- There are thousands of stakeholders (internal and external), all with knowledge about their area but need Procurements support. This is turn means that Procurement must act as an internal advisor, influencing functional decision makers and budget holders about their spend
- GNFR procurement professionals do not actually have any mandate over internal stakeholders budgets.
When looking at the above, we can start to see why applying the rules of GFR to GNFR failed in many cases, and we also get a flavour for the insurmountable challenge that procurement functions face when looking to drive the greatest benefit and ROI from their GNFR expenditure.
Overall, managing GNFR expenditure effectively requires a huge variety of skillsets. Skillsets such as category expertise, change management, stakeholder engagement from senior executives down, facilitation, negotiation, supplier management, data analysis, technological know-how - and so the list goes on.
To make matters even more challenging, the demands on a business, and the skill sets required to effectively management GNFR, change from one week to the next. The odds therefore are heavily stacked against any procurement function looking to centralize and consolidate GNFR (in the same way as GFR) or in fact even being able to consistently meet an organisations growing needs.
What are some viable options for overcoming these critical barriers to success?Proxima Group


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What Is Special Education?
Special education is specially designed instruction that addresses the unique needs of a student eligible to receive special education services. Special education is provided at no cost to parents and includes the related services a student needs to access her/his educational program.
Early Stages (ages 0 – 2): Early intervention services are available to children who have disabilities and/or developmental delays. The
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program provides services to eligible children and families in a variety of settings – in their homes, in child care, in preschool or school programs, and in their communities.
School Age (ages 3 – 21): Students with disabilities who are determined eligible for special education and related services are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Services are provided to eligible students according to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in preschools, elementary, and secondary schools, or other appropriate settings.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 is the federal law that guarantees FAPE is provided to
eligible students with disabilities. The Washington state regulations on special
education can be found in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law which prohibits discrimination against
students based on disability. Section 504 ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to educational programs, services, and activities.
Special education is governed by the IDEA. Accommodations and/or related aids
and services provided under Section 504 are included in a Section 504 Plan.
Special Education is different from Section 504 because special education
requires school districts to provide eligible students with specially designed instruction
in accordance with an IEP. Students eligible for special education,
however, are still protected from discrimination under Section 504 and have
appropriate accommodations and/or related aides and services included as part of
their IEP.
Parents and students have numerous rights under special education law. These rights are outlined in a document called Notice of Special Education Procedural Safeguards. School districts are required to give a copy of this document to the students and their families who are receiving special education services.
The OSPI Special Education Parent Liaison provides support to parents, guardians, educators and students with disabilities. The Parent Liaison is a neutral party who advocates for a fair process. The Parent Liaison is often called upon when parents want to understand more about the special education process and are seeking assistance in resolving disagreements with school districts about special education services.
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We often focus so much on what kids do not do well that we do not give them any chance to excel, to shine and to be heroes. This is the story of how a class of special education "troublemakers" proved that everyone can be a hero.
Last month, I traveled to North QLD to work with over 1,000 students on a special project I run here in Australia, called Together for Humanity. I was running all the workshops with my colleague, Imam Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh. We worked 14 hours each day and saw many different groups of high school students and teachers, but I want to share with you my experience with one class in particular.
It was the middle of the day and we were getting ready to run our "Community Building", in which "Making a Difference" is a key message. A group of 28 Grade-8 students arrived with 5 teachers (two men) and their head-of-department herself.
At first, we did not know why so many teachers were needed and why they looked so worried while the students were settling down, until one teacher approached us and said, "This is the worst class in the school".
Ahmad and I smiled. The head-of-department, who had organized those two full days of workshops and seemed an amazingly relaxed person, told us, "I've brought all the teachers to help you out. This is our special education class. They are challenging".
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Adventures of an Elven Princess – Probably the most thorough tutorial available on Tauriel.
AlleyCatScratch – Has a great step by step on how to create a rolled collar that you could use to make Tauriel's rolled collar tunic.
OneDelightfulDay – How to make craft foam armor. This one is not Tauriel specific but is easy, cheap and looks good.
Tauriel Dress Patterns
Simplicity 1347 – You'll have to modify it to get a good replication.
Light Brown Upholstery Leather
Tauriel Boots & Boot Covers
Valdrein Tutorial– How to make boot covers from pleather.
Brinley Knee High Stretch Boots
Brinley Refular Wide Knee High Boots
Tauriel Vambracers
2akakage2 – Made the vambracers from EVA foam, brown vinyl and used gold thread to sew the elven designs.
Tauriel Necklace
There are several places to get a necklace. I just love Etsy so that's where I suggest starting your search however I've seen necklaces on Ebay that are cheaper.
18 inch White Gold Plated 18K with Cubic Zirconia
18 inch Alloy Pendant with Crystal
20 inch Silver plated metal with Crystal
Tauriel Weapons
2akakage2 – Shares how to make Tauriel's Elven Bow using PVC pipe and craft foam.
Nekonamicosplay – Makes Tauriel's Quiver using craft foam and vinyl. Lots of good photos.
Backyard Bowyer – Has a video on how to make an elven inspired horsebow that you could actually use to shoot arrows.
StormtheCastle – How to make Tauriel's elven knives from foamboard.
Tricksterredux – Makes Tauriel daggers from Elmers foam board and papermache.
Tauriel Wigs
Amazon – If you want to buy an already styled wig.
Elf Ears
Aradanicostumes – Sells a good elf ear tip. If small doesn't suit you than look at some of their other options.
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So I'm down in Fort Lauderdale for the holidays with "Van" and I missed a holiday brunch back home with some of my high school class.
I was touched that they took the time to send a video message to my cellphone to show I was missed.
"Hey Immanuel!," they yelled in unison.
But later that day a close friend of mine who knows I am out, "Ariah," called to tell me I was the object of gossip at the event.
"People are wondering if you are gay," Ariah said. "I just kept my mouth shut and didn't offer any information."
But it seemed like some of my classmates knew. Maybe I was seen out at a club or bar. Others, it seemed, were doing detective work on my Facebook page for clues.
I was too fit for a man my age and was at the gym alot, they said. I dressed too well. I knew how to cook. I gardened. I never posted a photo of myself on a date with a female.
So I must be gay now.
One of my classmates at the brunch who I was really close to (her Mom is like my second Mom) was upset I didnt tell her and privately texted to say she wanted to talk to me as soon as I got back to Maryland.
Oh brother. When it rains it pours.
My best buddy "Barry" also called while I was in Florida.
"Where are you?" he asked.
I was at Hunters bar in Ft. Lauderdale's very gay Wilton Manors neighborhood , enjoying karaoke with friends.
"I'm in Florida with friends."
Barry had met Van and we had hung out with him and his girlfriend. I thought Barry knew. But he didn't.
"Look Barry I'm with Van and we are in a relationship. You know I'm gay now."
He didn't miss a beat.
"Look you are my best friend and I love you. I don't care what you do."
Then he talked about why he disliked my ex-wife and how she wasn't good to me. Then he told me he wanted to talk to Van and and they talked awhile before Van handed the phone back to me.
"Look, we all have to hang out soon," Barry said. And we got off the phone.
Van and I talked about these developments. I am really tired of hiding him from my straight friends.
So while in Florida we had portraits done by celebrity photographer Duane Cramer, who is a friend of ours. We took the photos by a canal in Wilton Manors.
When they are ready I will post one on Facebook. I won't announce anything I'll just put it there.
And I'll leave it up to them to figure it out.


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Brother and sister team C.J. and Sarah Sillers started out with a bakery and coffee shop named Kiddoughs. The name came from C.J.'s nickname for Sarah as a child, Kiddo. Last August Kiddoughs Bakery officially changed its name to Brewcakes.
"It was always Sarah's dream to have a little coffee shop, but I wanted to do some fun things, too, so I started playing around with craft beer cupcakes and our first cupcake was made with Hangar 24's Orange Wheat. It was just a side product line that we called Brewcakes," Sillers said.
"We got invited to an event by a craft brewery and went out there as Brewcakes because we didn't think people would buy an item containing beer from Kiddoughs Bakery," he said.
Invites to craft beer events started pouring in from all over Southern California. It didn't take long before they were doing a couple of events per weekend and everyone wanted them to bring Brewcakes.
"At the events people kept asking if we had beer and wine at our shop. We were having so much fun we started thinking about what we were offering here," Sillers said.
"The Brewcakes line clearly stood out for us. A lot of other places in Redlands were opening as delis and/or bakeries, so we decided to make the transition," he said.
Their goal is to get a beer and wine license, but in the interim they are making incremental changes.
C.J. and Sarah are working to obtain their Cicerone certifications, a qualification indicating a well-rounded knowledge of beer as well as competence in assessing beer quality and taste.
They toned down the colorful decor at their 1150 Brookside Ave. location and will soon be adding bar seating. On March 19 their hours of operation will be changed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The menu is also under renovation. All the deli items have been phased out and replaced by a menu of six handcrafted panini-style slider sandwiches. They hope to obtain their beer and wine license in the next four months so they can serve food with beverage pairings.
"We are catering things to the craft beer and wine community," Sillers said.
"We hope to start with six beers on tap, then increase to 16 by the end of the year. We want to offer beer flights with three or four pours along with three or four desserts. It will be a very defined menu rotated throughout the year using family recipes and based on what is available locally and seasonally," he said.
"We ultimately want to have small plate offerings available and put the focus on our desserts. Our flavors are meant to be subtle; no extracts are used. We work hard on keeping consistency," Sillers said.
They also hope to work with area wineries to bring in local wines for food and dessert pairings.


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We Came to a Simple Conclusion – BUY-IN IS THE KEY
At the end of the day, your strategy will be what your people are doing.
- Since 2008, our partners have been developing and refining a system to help organizations tap into what their people already know – building buy in to turn frustrations into specific business changes.
- Using our proprietary software, line leaders and their teams build P&Ls for each idea and document consensus to implement – in the details.
- The step-by-step process allows them to recommend and get approval to make and implement lots of decisions quickly.
- It is rewarding to see 90 to 110% of the promised financial improvements tracked to completion – every time.
- We typically align our incentives with client success.
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Mark Crockett has over 20 years of experience in earnings improvement, strategy, investing and M&A. Clients have included mid-market and large-cap firms in various sectors including banking, insurance, healthcare, travel and tourism, transportation, B2B services, software, consumer goods and government. Prior to founding Vici Partners, Mark was a principal of NightWatch Capital, a concentrated public markets investment fund. Mark began his career as a banking lawyer with Latham & Watkins before joining McKinsey & Company for several years as a strategy, operations and M&A consultant. Upon leaving McKinsey, he acquired and operated a venture-backed retail financial services company, later selling it to a strategic buyer.
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Adam earned his MBA from Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Utah.