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1-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 450
2-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 755
3-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 990
4-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 1215
6-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 1685
8-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day (2 months): Euro 2240
12-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day (3 months): Euro 3290
Intensive courses
1-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 560
2-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 1025
3-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 1450
4-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 1820
6-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 2730
8-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day (2 months): Euro 3635
12-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day (3 months): Euro 5400
Private lessons
1-hour lesson (55 minutes): Euro 40
Package of 6 hours of private lessons: Euro 230
Package of 10 hours of private lessons: Euro 370
Lessons for two, 1-hour lesson (55 minutes): Euro 65
Package of 10 hours of lessons for two: Euro 600
Business Italian / Preparation for Certificates in Italian
1-hour lesson (55 minutes): Euro 40
Cultural courses
Wine course, Italian Literature, Italy Today, The Renaissance, Art Walks, The Italian Fascism
1 participant (private lessons):
1 week: Euro 400 - 2 weeks: Euro 650
2-3 participants:
1 week: Euro 250 - 2 weeks: Euro 480
more than 3 participants:
1 week: Euro 210 - 2 weeks: Euro 400
Cooking courses:
Courses are available throughout the year, every day except Tuesday, and are held in the morning, 9.30 am - 11.30 am. There's a minimum of 2 participants. You can choose whether to prepare a full meal or concentrate on a particular type of dish:
Fresh pasta: How to prepare 3 different kinds of fresh traditional pasta (pici, ravioli, tagliatelle), Euro 65 per person.
Traditional and modern sauces: How to prepare different, fresh, traditional and new sauces with fresh ingredients, Euro 65 per person.
Full menu (from starter to dessert): How to prepare a full menu with typical dishes according to the season, Euro 90 per person.
Accommodation costs 2014:
Apartment for one person: Euro 45 per night
Apartment for two people (with one bedroom): Euro 60 per night
Apartment for two people (with two single rooms): Euro 68 per night
Room with a family with breakfast: Euro 30 per night
Room with a family with half-board: Euro 40 per night
In accordance with City Council resolution number 91 of November 30, 2011 the Municipality of Montepulciano has introduced a Tourist Tax, to take effect from February 1, 2012. The tax is payable by non-residents for overnight accommodation in the Municipality of Montepulciano. The amount for your accommodation is € 1 per person per night.
There will be no lessons on the following Italian public holidays: 6th January, Easter Monday, 25th April, 1st May, 2nd June, 15th August, 1st November and 8th December. The price of these courses will be reduced.
Students who already speak some Italian may start classes every Monday, whereas newcomers to the language must start at the scheduled starting dates.
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- Andre Hoogeveen
- Burbank, CA
- United States
Specialist, Apple Computer Inc.
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What benefits and challenges might arise as a result of transitioning from a monetary system to a resource-based society?
In other words, if we were to eliminate all forms of money and bartering, what changes - large and small, positive and negative - might we see?
Thus, imagine a world in which there is a comprehensive accounting of the planet's resources, such as fresh water, arable land, minerals, and animal life. Further contemplate that technology and automation have begun to eliminate dangerous, boring, or repetitive jobs. Finally, take a moment to ponder the possibilities if each person were given the opportunity for a quality education and the ability to reach their highest potential.
Indeed, there is a lot to take in, and no single answer could account for the many facets of such a scenario. Nevertheless, from a position of sustainability, I think we must realistically look at what the monetary system has done, and what ever-developing technology will do.
As you consider your possible answer(s), please reflect on the following:
- The effect of education on the birthrate.
- Ownership of the Earth's resources.
- The concept of "usership" as opposed to the "right of possession".
- The inevitability of "technological unemployment".
I thank you kindly for reading this, and for taking the time to answer!
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Aug 2 2013: I see the idea of 'no money' pop up over and over again... And it always makes me wonder why.
There is so much good use of money, and it can be coupled to a resource-based system, where you calculate earth's produce and use that as the 'gold standard'. Each coin would represent a fraction of the wealth.
That said: I do think we need to take the limitations of our earth into account in any Economics 101 class... and start thinking from that point onwards. One can estimate the produce we can make without earth degradation, and then go and figure out how we can optimize towards more abundance.
C2C and system-thinking would be needed, as well as a good and comprehensive mapping of the supply and waste chain.
The distribution of the wealth should be partially equal (where everbody gets a minimum wage for example, and all the other coins are the playing field for those who wish to innovate or go to market or do research or just wish to get more wealth &c) This also evades technological unemployment, as we'll all get more and more time to do as we want (withing the limits of our earth)...
Aug 2 2013: The ultimate problem with money is that it seems to have lost it's original meaning. Back in the days, it was a currency for exchange. Now? It's something that defines your life and most of it's aspects.
That being said, while I find the idea of resource based economy amazing, it's just unrealistic. Much like true democracy, where we would have idols-esque voting system for new laws and such - it's unrealistic as long as people are willing to give their votes for things they do not understand and are not willing to take a deeper thought about how big consequences their vote might have.
I like the the C2C part, however. I'm a big believer for "transparency", which I find that we really lack in the age of globalization. And unfortunately, that's why there's 50 different answers when you ask from 50 different economists about why did the last recession occur. The further away we get from the recession and it's direct cause, the more different answers you'll get.
Simon Le
Aug 2 2013: There is no need for personal car? are you sure? so each time a family want to visit their grandparent house, they have to carry all the food and take their child and wait at the bus station?
Finally, a modern woman knows what the hell I am talking about. :)))) ALRIGHT! :))) KICK THESE GUYS ASSES :))))
Aug 3 2013: Hi Simon (and Victor)! Here are a few examples of how transportation might change:
- Driverless cars. Numerous companies - most notably Google - have been working on this, and this could be a way to move toward more "shared" vehicles. Imagine that no one "owns" their own personal vehicle, but rather calls one up from a pool of vehicles that are stationed in various lots around any given metropolitan area. Perhaps there are three or four models of high-quality vehicle to choose from: four-seat compact, 6 to 8 seat van, two-passenger cargo hauler. Using your home computer or smart phone, you call up the type of vehicle you require, and input the use period. The vehicle shows up as scheduled, drives you around, drops you back at home, and returns itself to the lot. If it breaks down while you are using it, the vehicles computer calls up a replacement. Finally, each vehicle is inspected at the lot prior to departure to make sure that it does not go out dirty or damaged.
- Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). PRT consists of four-passenger driverless pods that ride along a guideway at, above, or below grade (ground level), and take you directly to your destination without stopping (which driverless cars still may have to do). The pods are air-conditioned, feature solar glass, and offer access to the Internet. Furthermore, stations would be set up on a grid, separated from each other by no more than a quarter-mile in any direction. Finally, the seats can fold up to accommodate bicycles, wheelchairs, and luggage.
With either of these transportation systems, "commercial" vehicles could be part of the system, solely designated to deliver supplies and packages.
shawn disney 10+Aug 12 2013: Victor Delta: I wonder if you have ever tried to operate as a family in the modern world using Public Transportation, no matter how elegant and improved?! It is a nightmare. You are severely limited as to what you can carry, impossibly limited if you have to stop for children's , (or adults) emergencies, or stopping off for a snack , or a view, or a great many other reasons. I was a great admirer of the New York subways, but such uses have severe limitations.
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Aug 3 2013: Dear Ted Blair,
While I do think a switch towards resource based economy is very difficult, it is not impossible. I don't have all the answers (nor do economists), but once you start taking it into calculus, you ought to see the effects on the system, and think about it explicitly... and maybe we can start to drift in that direction. There are a myriad of mixed models (probably the current reality is one), so there are directions that can be taken ... and in my opinion should be taken.
As for democracy... a bit off topic but I'm more of a defender of the wikipedia model of democracy; a way to use group intelligence and leave mass stupidity out. This means that only improvements can be made (with scientific and other evidence back-up); as we have right to our opinions, but not right to our own 'facts'.
Aug 4 2013: to -
Victor Delta
Well, if we can build greatly improved pubic transportation, it still cost a lot of money, and time, and it may fail. And if it fail in many way, it's probably put the country into chaos. :))) China just build a country length sub way , costing 300 billion U.S dollar, they fail miserably, they double the ticket cost to balance the budget, which make it more acceptable to use. Lucky, :))) china has its way with its citizens, or at least, that's what I heard. We should build a similar system then. Cooler too :)) a trillion dollar sub way will be at your services, sir! If only there was supper man to help us build it.
Like communism? Good intention, but doesn't work very well. If there is no money or bartering involve, does we still have ownership in this one ?. If there is still is ownership in your system, what good is that if you remove money from the system. Every one has very different need, if there is no bartering system, it would be a lot of inefficient in the economy system. If there is no sense of ownership, then we will have big problem. The two things above is the backbone of our economy.
Well, this only can able to apply in the real world if and only if every one is well educated, under the influence of Confucianism may be, but if it can be that way, there is no need to change our economy system.
Aug 6 2013: Hi Simon,
Perhaps you misunderstood a key element of transitioning from a monetary system to a resource-based society: there is no money or bartering to speak of. There would be no arbitrary or market-based price tag on anything.
With the best understanding that we can muster at the moment (knowing that our knowledge and technology are always expanding), we prioritize the use of resources to their greatest potential benefit.
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BA – Augsburg College, MA – Michigan State University, Ph.D. – University of Minnesota
Dr. Christopher Wagner has been a professor in the department of Educational Administration, Leadership, and Research since 1992. While at Western, Wagner has served as the department/unit coordinator, director of the Center for Excellence for School Reform, director of the Minority Teacher Recruitment Project, director of the Teacher Bridge Program, director of the Minority Leadership Project, director of the Regional Principals' Networking Project, Coordinator of the WKU/UofL Cooperative Doctoral Program and director (interim) of the WKU Doctoral Program. Prior to coming to WKU, Wagner was a public school teacher, 7-years; secondary principal, 16-years; school district administrator, 3-years; teaching fellow (University of Minnesota Duluth). 2-years in Minnesota. Wagner served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) (1982-1990), president of MASSP (1988-1989), vice president, National School Improvement Project (1990-2011) and president of the Center for Improving School Culture (www.schoolculture.net). Wagner has served as a dissertation chair or co-chair on 28 doctoral committees and as a committee member on 19 dissertation committees.
Courses Taught:
- EDAD 581 Organization and Administration of Occupational Education
- EDAD 548 Research in Curriculum and Instruction EDAD 585 Fundamentals of School Administration
- EDAD 586 Creating a High Performance Learning Culture
- EDAD 590 Administration of School Personnel
- EDAD 597 Individual Problems in Educational Administration
- EDAD 598 Field-Based Experience in Educational Administration
- EDAD 682 School Community Relations
- EDAD 688 Planning for School Improvement EDAD 690 Instructional Leader – Principal All - Grades
- EDAD 691 Elementary Principalship
- EDAD 692 Middle Principalship
- EDAD 693 High School Principalship
- EDAD 694 Seminar in Educational Administration
- EDAD 699 Specialist Project
- EDAD 798 Internship in Educational Administration
- EDAD 799 Dissertation Research
- EDFN 576 Issues and Trends in
- EDLD 700 Doctorial Orientation
- EDLD 710 Leadership and Ethics
Research Interests:
Leadership, teacher induction and mentoring programs, school culture, staff supervision and evaluation.
Selected Publications:
Wagner, C. 1992. "A graduate induction program: Collaboration for instructional leadership." Wisconsin ASCD Journal, Vol. IV, Number 2, WASCD Publications, Madison, WI. Masden, P., Simms, S., Williams, A., Wagner, C., and Fiene, J. 2001. "Build your own administrators: Suggestions for rural districts in need of leaders." Tennessee Educational Leadership, Vol. XXVIII, Number 1, Tennessee Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Crews Printing Co., Mt. Pleasant, TN.
Phillips, G., Wagner, C. 2001. "Teachers Who Heal (and Those Who Don't)." Brain Compatible Learning Networker, Vol. 13, Number 2, Center for the Advancement of Reform in Education, Rockhurst College, Kansas City, MO.
Wagner, C., Masden-Copas, P. 2002. "An audit of the culture starts with two handy tools." Journal of Staff Development, Vol. 23, Number 3, National Staff development Council. Oxford, OH. Phillips, G., Wagner, C. 2003. "Assessing school culture." Agent 5 Design, Mitchell Press, Vancouver, BC, Canada. (206 pages)
Wagner, C. 2004 – 2005. "Leadership for an improved school culture." Kentucky School Leader, Winter Issue, Kentucky Association of School Administrators, Frankfort, KY.
Wagner, C. 2006. A school leader's tool for assessing and improving school culture. Principal Leadership, December, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA.
Wagner, C. 2007. Assessing and improving your school's culture. HaYidion, American Jewish Schools, New York, NY.
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators Educational Leadership Award.
Outside interest:
Hiking, boating, camping, Lady Toppers Basketball.


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Broadribb Cycles Leamington Spa
- Bike Shop
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- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Discount Cycles Direct
Five Good Reasons Why Customers Shop At Broadribb Cycles:
- Guaranteed Best Price... - If you buy a bike from us but find exactly the same bike, in the same condition cheaper elsewhere within 7 days we will refund the difference.
- Over 30 Top Bike Brands Available To Test Ride... - We stock all types of bikes from the best brands. Weather permitting, you can come instore and test ride our bikes before you buy to make sure it's the right bike for you.
Note: Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence) required.
- 7 Day Upgrade or Exchange... - If you buy a bike from us but decide you would prefer a bike which is higher up in the range, simply bring it back within 7 days and we will let you upgrade and pay the difference.
- Free Check-Ups For 5 years... - All you need to do is bring your bike instore once a year and we will check it over for you. We will then provide you with our workshop report and advise you of any required work to keep your bike feeling and performing like brand new.
- Part Exchange Your Old Bike... - We can take your old bike in part exchange against a new one instore. We require supporting evidence of purchase or ownership and the bike must in full working order to qualify for part exchange. Each bike is assessed on a case-by-case basis and we are unable to do this over the phone.
What We Sell:
We have a huge range of bikes, cycling accessories and cycle clothing in our Leamington Spa store. We have recently changed the shop layout and our workshop is now at the front of the store as you walk in along with all of our parts, helmets and accessories.
We have computer screens at the front of our store on the left hand side which are linked exclusively to our online store where you can browse our online product range. As you move further into the shop and under the archway you will find our clothing, protection/padding, BMX & full face helmets, a large specialist BMX parts section and most importantly, over 80 bikes on display covering different styles and budgets.
We have dedicated sections to each bike styles, including Mountain Bike, Road/Race, Hybrid/Commuter, BMX, Ladies Mountain Bike, Ladies Classic, Ladies Hybrid/Commuter, Folding and Kids bikes.
Bike brands that we stock include Cannondale, Marin, Whyte, GT, Raleigh, Pashley, MODA, Wilier, Bronx, DMR, Halcyon, Dahon, WeThePeople, Fit Bike Co, Verde, United, and Charge.
Our specialist BMX section is one of the best stocked in the Midlands, with aftermarket parts available from brands such Odyssey, Fit, Profile, Fly, S&M, United, Federal, Cult, Proper, BSD, Demolition, Mutiny, A Bike Co, G-Sports and many more. We have staff that ride BMX who will be happy to advise you on which parts to choose and what might be best suited to your riding. We offer custom wheel building instore, if you buy the rim, hub and spokes from us we will build your wheel for free and also tension it for you 4 weeks later.
A catalogue of products available is shown on our online trading site, Discount Cycles Direct.co.uk. These products are also available in-store at web prices.
Cycle To Work Scheme:
We are signed up to various Cycle To Work Schemes, including Cyclescheme and Bikes For The NHS and Bike2workscheme. If your company is part of a Cycle To Work Scheme you could be eligible to save over 40% on bikes, parts and accessories.
All of our staff are trained in how the system works and will be more than happy to help you with any queries you may have.
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Cycle Repairs:
We have a fully equipped workshop and qualified mechanics instore ready to repair you bike. Our mechanics have been trained to the highest standards by Cytech, ATG or Weldtite. We have over 50 years of cycle repair experience between us and we pride ourselves on the quality of our repairs.
Most repairs that we do are carried out on a same day basis dependent on how busy the workshop is. If we can't repair your bike on the same day, you can leave it with us and we will advise you of a collection day/time and also provide you with an estimated cost.
Recycling - WEEE
If you're buying a new electrical item, we will recycle your old one for free on a like for like basis. Download details
Broadribb Cycles Leamington is the trading style of Broadribb Cycles Leamington Ltd.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9am - 5.30pm
Thursday: 9am - 7.30pm (Late Night Opening)
Friday and Saturday: 9am - 5.30pm
Sunday: 10am - 2pm
Bank Holidays: 10am-2pm
Please phone to check opening hours on Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year
Our store is situated in the heart of Leamington Spa town centre on the road running parallel to The Parade behind HSBC, Wetherspoons & River Island. We are just 60 second walk from The Royal Priors Shopping Centre, 5 minutes to Leamington Spa Train Station (London to Birmingham Mainline), and just 4 miles from Junction 13 of the M40.
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There is a 49 space council operated Pay and Display car park running alongside the shop (15 minute ticket available at the machine) and St Peters multi-storey car park is less than 100 metres away (Accessed via Augusta Place).
- Luke, Ovi, Brian, Jamie and Jethro
Our customers say...
"Just wanted to say a massive thanks for sorting out my Scott last week. I've been out on it a few times and it's working like clockwork.
Thanks for a quick turnaround and a quality job."
"I recently bought a Halcyon Monterey from your store, the bike is fantastic absolutely awesome I'm really pleased with it, it's solid comfortable really great. I've been in contact with Dan at your store who has been very helpful and totally professional. I would recommend your store to anyone it's excellent.
Thankyou very much, Chris"
"I bought a Dawes Duchess bike today together with helmet and bike lock and just wanted to say how impressed I was with the service I received. I will definitely recommend your shop and staff. I was dealt with in the shop by Sam who gave me excellent customer service. He was very knowledgeable, gave me excellent advice and made my purchase an extremely positive experience.
I feel it is important to give positive feedback and Sam is a credit to your shop.
Many thanks, Heather"
"FAO Dan and Luke, Leamington Branch,
Just a brief note to say thank you for your valued advice and timely service in helping me to chose the right bike for my needs (and hopes to do much longer rides!).
Naturally I feel like a kid with a new toy - and there's not much wrong with that!
As I said to Luke, it is so important to have relevant advice on the spot from people who know what they are talking about, and you certainly do.
Just a suggestion too. You could make more on your website both of your know-how and the fact that there is parking right by your premises enabling customers to 'test ride' a new bike before buying it. These are big plus points in your 'battle' with 'on the net only' bike sellers.
Doubtless I shall be calling again to get a pannier rack and have a look at the Halcyon folding bike.
Sincerely, Malcolm"
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Frank nearly dies in an accident and loses his memory, especially that of Gerard. Watch as they go through happiness, knowing and sadness.
A small blonde haired woman wearing a navy blue uniform was making her way over to me, a clipboard in her hand. Next to her, a twenty-something year old man with raven hair was looking nervous, bending over the woman's shoulder. He was dressed in all black, quite a contrast to the glistening white and he looked somewhat familiar. His face, though, matched the walls and I thought he was ill. Suddenly, he looked up and caught my eyes. His pale cheeks immediately burst with colour and his incredible hazel eyes were dancing.
"Frankie!" He yelled and ran over to where I was laid. Although he looked familiar, I still did not know him and he looked hurt when I gave him a confused expression. He planted a kiss on my forehead, anyway. He also grasped my hand, which I noticed had tubes coming from within it, connecting to a machine that was beeping to the rhythm of my heartbeats. A small smile was painted on his face and even though I didn't know the man, I grinned back anyway and his smile grew into a beam. Obviously, he didn't know how uncomfortable I felt as he pressed his dry lips to my forehead again.
The woman came over to my bed. She skimmed through a page of notes, wrote something on the bottom of the paper and looked up at me, smiling.
"Welcome back to Earth, Frank," she giggled. How did she know my name? And what did she mean by 'welcome back to Earth'? I had never left Earth. The man to my right squeezed my hand gently. Who was he? The woman coughed awkwardly and composed her fake and creepy smile again. I enjoyed the man's cute grin much more. She spoke again. "How are you? Okay?"
She had given me a chance to speak and I kept silent. My mind burst with answers to the question.
"What's wrong, Frankie? Cat got your tongue?" The unknown man laughed. I sent him a death glare and he squeezed my hand once again.
"Where am I?" I whispered and my own voice made me gasp because of how frail, delicate it sounded. I cowered into the bed duvet, blushing furiously. The woman frowned for a second.
"You're in Belleville General Infirmary, Frank. How you feel, is what I'm asking though."
"I'm okay but who are you? And why am I here?" My voice began to grow stronger with confusion but with that, the woman's frown grew deeper and concerning. She noted down a few sentences on the paper from before.
"I'm Nurse Andrews, or Katie if you like, and you had a little accident." She swept her blonde hair from her eyes. "Please excuse me."
Katie hurried out of the room and back into the corridor she had come from. I watched after her, bewildered. Then I turned to the beside me who was still gripping my hand. His eyes were filled with confusion and sadness and I actually felt a little sorry for him. This probably wasn't his fault. It was my turn to provide comfort and I squeezed his hand. His adorable grin returned but didn't reach his eyes and it soon disappeared.
"Who are you?" I whispered, feeling extremely guilty for putting him through whatever pain I was causing.
"I'm your, uh, friend, Gerard," He replied, shifting uncomfortably. "I know you remember me, Frankie - just think! Deep down, into your thoughts. Just think!"
I did as he said but all my mind could find was memories from the past fifteen minutes. I shook my head at Gerard. He looked like he had just been slapped in the face or kicked in the gut. Tears fell from both of our eyes.
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Under-21s tasked with making late run for top three finish.
Alan Stubbs has called on his young charges to finish their pre-Christmas schedule with a flourish.
After a slow start to the new Under-21 league campaign, the Blues have now found their feet and defeated West Brom 2-1 last weekend.
On Monday they welcome Blackburn to Finch Farm for the first of three home games in their final four fixtures.
Stubbs' side are currently three points off third place, a position which would see them take on other Elite Group sides later in the season.
The reserve team boss told evertonfc.com: "We've got a chance to finish the season well and if they do finish it in the way we're hoping then we may just have an outside chance of finishing in one of the Elite Group positions.
"We're focusing on having a really strong finish now and that's what we'll be working on over the coming weeks.
"I don't really like to set them too many targets. We're just going with the usual saying of taking each game as it comes.
"But I think the players know our position in the league and what is needed to finish in one of those upper positions and if we win our home games I don't think we'll be too far away."
Stubbs could again have Thomas Hitzlsperger in his side as the German continues to build his match fitness.
The experienced midfielder isn't the only one who benefits from playing alongside Everton's youngsters, though.
"The more games the better and the more days he's training, the better," explained Stubbs.
"He's a great pro, he looks after himself, has a fantastic attitude, does things right and he's a great example for some of the younger players to look at and learn off when he's playing in the team.
"He probably passes on quite a lot of experience without really knowing it. It's good from my point of view, he's a big plus when he plays for us and anyone who plays alongside him should feel exactly the same.
"Hopefully he can keep playing well, training well and force his way into the first team."
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The last time New Jersey Devils' goalie Johan Hedberg faced the Buffalo Sabres, he found himself on the bench midway through the second period after allowing four goals on 15 shots. Tonight, Hedberg gets the chance to redeem himself as the Devils (4-10-1) take on the Sabres (4-9-2) at the Prudential Center.
Both teams enter tonight's matchup struggling to find on-ice success. Both teams sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, a position unfamiliar to both squads. Both teams are dealing with injuries to their starting goalies. Ryan Miller will miss tonight's matchup game with a lower body injury, and Martin Brodeur will miss his second straight game with a bruised elbow.
Devils captain Jamie Langenbrunner reiterated the frustration within the Devils locker room heading into tonight's matchup.
"It's getting frustrating," the captain said. "We all can read the standings and see where we are and the games we've played and the games in hand teams have on us and where we could be when it's all sorted out. But we can't concern ourselves with that so much. We need to find a way to get some wins ourselves, keep the effort where it's been, but learn to play a little bit smarter."
The Devils lack of intelligent play cost them in a 3-0 loss to the Rangers Friday night. Down 2-0 in the third period, the Devils fought off seven penalty minutes in the first 10 minutes, highlighted by Ilya Kovalchuk's roughing minor only 15 seconds into the period. Spending the first half of the period shorthanded squashed any hope of a Devils' comeback.
After the game, frustrations boiled over, as Patrik Elias called out teammates.
"I understand everybody wants to try hard," Elias said to Inside Hockey's own Michelle Kenneth. "I don't give a sh*t if you're going to fight someone. We've got to win hockey games here."
The Devils get a chance to exact revenge on the Sabres and move ahead in the conference standings. Buffalo thrashed the Devils, 6-1, on October 23 at the Prudential Center. Drew Stafford and Tyler Meyers scored in the opening frame, staking Buffalo to a 2-0 lead after one period. The Sabres blew it open in the second period, scoring three goals and chasing Hedberg from the game at the 8:17 mark of the period.
The Devils enter tonight still searching for their first home win of the season. Currently, the team is 0-5-1, their second-worst start in franchise history. Even with the Sabres struggles, they've done well on the road, playing to a 4-3-1 record away from the HSBC Arena.


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Kate Hudson, the new Gwyneth and the millennial Goldie rolled into one big starlet du jour, put on a brave front at the Harper's Bazaar Tao party for About Adam as press people lined up just to touch the hem of her Vera Wang. After relentless junkets, Oscar campaigning, and house hunting, Hudson looked ready to plotz, but strove to stay gracious as tape recorders were thrust into her face and lip imprints placed on her butt, all in the name of a casual photo op. "This place is so spacious," she beamed, though even the humongous gold Buddha statue dominating the restaurant couldn't dwarf her possibly premature nouveau superstar status. As for About Adam(a silly Irish comedy in which she's a love-struck singing waitress), Hudson told me, "I did that two years ago!" Could the flick be getting a release now because she's reallynot almostfamous? "I don't know!" Hudson exclaimed, smiling with her mother's mouth, but her own spirit. One thing she's sure of: Hudson's finally learned the joys of star-67. The last time she called me to be interviewed, my Caller ID announced "Chris Robinson" (her rock star hubby), along with the full phone number. She told me that won't happen againand no, you can't have the number.
Older legends made themselves available when I finally got my waxen ass into Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in Times Squareas a patronand schmoozed it up with multiple generations of famous stiffs. The replicas are so lifelike that I conscientiously skirted around a tourist taking a picture, only to realize it was just another dummy. (As for the realtourists, feel free to knock them over.) You can quibble with some of the details: Diana Ross's nose and Madonna's eyes seem a bit off; who the fuck is Hueyfrom the "popular band" Fun Lovin' Criminals?; and how did Barbra Streisand end up looking like a bad drag queen? But who cares? There's tons of artistry on parade, with special fun coming via the (unintentionally) gay section, with Leonard Bernstein, Quentin Crisp, and Annie Leibovitz camping it up in the ghetto. Most enjoyable of all is the way you're totally allowed to touch the figures. (I'm not proud to say this, but I fingered Golda Meir's privates through her dress and am now mentally decorating what will certainly be an entire floor in hell.) Well, actually, you can touch mostof the figuresLady Di is off-limits, carefully surrounded as she is by velvet ropes. Nowthey protect her!
Meanwhile, there's no rope that a rabid partygoer can't traverse, especially when there are some free medallions of beef on the other side of itand they're out there, honey. With the NASDAQ going up and down, nightspots have been aptly serving up the chow like there's no tomorrow, and the party crowd's sucking it down like wild boars on the verge of eternal hibernation. I got comped and fed at Divas Get Downat Studio 54, a benefit for the New York City Opera where a trio of opera starsAmy Burton, Elizabeth Futral, and Marquita Listerwas scheduled to switch genres and raise eyebrows over dessert. Everyone assumed this meant they were going to barrel into some Limp Bizkittunes and maybe a little gangsta rap, but their idea of getting down actually involved numbers from My Fair Lady, Pal Joey, and The Wiz! Still, their throbbing voices applied to show tunes made for a culture clash as unexpectedly appetizing as the chicken potpie entrée applied to my exquisitely unaccustomed palate.
And there was some offstage entertainment when a fundraiser begged me to come see La Bohémeand chirped, "That's the show Rentis based on." How darling that he thought he had to invoke a current Broadway pop hit in order to discuss a serious opera with me. Please! I've heard of La Bohémeand even saw itwith Linda Ronstadtas Mimi! Even more dangerously, a TV crew was patronizing people with questions like "Don't you find it interesting that now even opera stars are considered divas?" As if VH1 coined the term and somehow it all started with Faith Hill. Oy! It started with Golda Meir!
But let's calm down and suck in some more food, two-three-four, shall we? I love Paris in the springtime, but I'll settle for the annual Gabriel's luncheon celebrating the "Rendez-Vous With French Cinema" series. The event always has a foreign feel for meit's above 59th Streetand authentically teems with Frenchies nibbling striped bass and waxing profound about Gallic moviemaking. But this time around, quirky director Chantal Akermandidn't feel like playing the glad game. When I asked Akermanwhose new film is La Captiveabout the state of French cinema, she cringed and said, "Don't ask me that kind of question. I'm not a sociologist!" I graciously reminded her that this was a press luncheon and Akerman suddenly put on a big smile and cooed, "Oh! French cinema is totally great! I have the feeling it's OK. A lot of women are doing movies there!"
Now that it was clear we were both put-ons who couldn't care less about the state of French cinema, Akerman and I were able to stop being held la captive by cross-purposes. Relaxing out of her mannequin mode for a second, the director admitted she only saw four films last year"otherwise I sit home and watch TV. What do you want me to say? I only hear Jewish jokes." She told one and it was way less offensive than the Cahiers du Cinématalk across the room. Alas, when the conversation at the table turned to tabloid dish, Akerman got agitated again, saying, "You Americans are so loud! And you're talking about things I don't know!" By that point I was so entranced by the rambunctious auteur I would gladly even see one of her films.


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If you're tired of your mom nagging you to sign up for health care online, maybe you'd prefer it if Adam Levine 's mom nagged you. Or Alicia Keys 's mom. Or Jennifer Lopez 's mom. All three women appear in a new public service announcement called #YourMomCares, touting Healthcare.gov, the website where you can sign up for the Affordable Health Care program, and urging young people to register before the March 31 deadline.
In the promo, Adam Levine's mother, Patsy Noah , appears alongside Sharon Feldstein , the mother of Adam's childhood pal, actor Jonah Hill . "Both of our boys were rambunctious, mischievous, naughty," reveals Patsy, laughing and adding "gifted, talented, kind" after Sharon prompts her. The two are quite the double act, with Sharon, whose son looks remarkably like her, cracking jokes, and Patsy playing straight woman. Patsy recalls how Adam "always made me do his dirty work," while Sharon reveals that Jonah "flooded the elementary school."
"Trust me, us moms put up with a lot, but one thing we should never have to put up with is our kid not having health care," says Sharon, while Patsy warns, "Young people feel invincible. And until something actually happens, they will continue to feel invincible, and unfortunately, things do happen."
Alicia's mom, Terria Joseph , recalls that her Grammy-winning daughter was "an old soul, very active, very interested in things. She only had to hear a song once and she could play it, so she never thought she had to practice." She then gets to the point, saying, "There's nothing worse for a mom than feeling that child is not protected, no matter how old they are...do it for your mom."
As for Guadalupe Rodriguez , Jennifer Lopez's mom, she shares how the future global superstar "walked at eight months and she was climbing out of her crib when she was a year old. At one point, I thought, 'Maybe she should be a gymnast.'"
After all the moms weigh in, the first mom, Michelle Obama , appears and says, "We nag you because we love you. So go to Healthcare.gov and enroll today."
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Manti Te'o may be off the Detroit Lions board for good and rightfully so. News is still being gathered on Te'o's involvement in the hoax of his girlfriend (who never existed) and her death. Whether Te'o is a victim of a sick joke, or just a sick person, the Lions can't afford the negative press after last seasons tumultuous off-season. To be fair to the readers, I was never on board for the Lions drafting Te'o with the fifth pick anyway. I feel like a team could get great value from picking Te'o in the range of 15-20 in the first round. You just can't take a play in the top 10 because he's a good leader on and off the field, much less the top five.
With Te'o's leadership being one of the most enticing qualities about him, his value to a team has drastically dropped, with one scout even saying that he was going to remove Te'o from his board entirely. Te'o has average size for an inside linebacker at 6'2″ and 255 pounds with average speed and great intangibles. With many questioning the Lions leadership in the locker room, the last thing the Lions can afford to do is draw more negative attention to the team and to the front office who is already being questioned after a 4-12 season.
It's still a long way to April when the NFL draft takes place. Maybe this will blow over for Te'o, maybe he's innocent, or maybe he falls from grace and into the second round, or even the third round. If Te'o is sitting on the board that late in the draft would the Lions take a chance on Te'o? Would you?
I certainly wouldn't be opposed to the Lions trading back into the end of the second round for Te'o if free agents DeAndre Levy and Justin Durant part from the team. If the linebacking corps is in tact by the time the draft roles around however, I avoid Te'o and look to improve the team in other areas, particularly the secondary.


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Yep getting further. Fixed the chin more or less!
Had to start another one - it got dark in the museum and the guy who's running the lights is doing a horrible job!! Couldn't see anything on the other head I was drawing so I started doing this instead. I think about +1 hour...
I know it is too unfinished to show off but I thought it could be cool to show all the stages before it's finished. So this is first stage - composition, construction, and have it to look more or less like what I'm drawing.
Next step is details and light/shade...
It's seems your doing quite well. These are rather well done and I'd love to see more. Please continue to update.
Now the one eye is a bit more done(yes I draw slowly....), took some time to figure out the construction. Using 6b graphite and a a semi hard eraser.
The perspective of lips is a horrible thing, that's my conclusion!!!
I think now I've been at it for more than 13 hours...
Well it sure takes some time!
A little more shade...
Starting to feel annyoed about pencil - thinking alot about using charcaol instead. I want to go darker and I really dislike the reflected light you see in a pencil drawing!
A little more work done on this one.
Now about 27 hours work!!! Damn I'm slow...
Mmm, done soon I hope!
Have a good feeling about this drawing and it actually looks alot like the specific sculpted head. So far about 4-5 hours...
the last one especially looks promising i love his facial expression
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A bit more...
Looking good,- it looks like the thing I'm drawing!!!
Starting work on the tone of the head... Takes some time... Now 37 hours in total! I figure I'll stop when I reach 50 hours - no matter the result!
i like your dedication! 37 hours?!?! - man, the longest time i have ever used on a drawing is 4 hours -good job. I used to draw slowly too but i have become faster and faster - just try to be a bit violent when drawing (i know it sounds weird).
btw what museum are you drawing at?
You are really working hard to understand the planes of the face. That will definately pay off down the road!
Be really careful with the placement of the features and try to draw only what you see. Our right (the sculptures left) side of his face seems to be a little bit low. His mouth and chin line up, but its at a slightly different angle then his nose and eyes. I hope this helps.
I think you are headed in the right direction. Nice work
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthr...63#post2186863 <-My sketchbook
I follow the russian school of drawing so there are really no fast ways of doing it - and I do not draw what I see, I construct everything from scratch.
Some things might be a bit off, but there really isn't anything I can do about it as my knowledge of anatomy and perspective isn't very good.
In the russian school of drawing you draw what you know, not just what you see. The emphasis is form. So an academical drawing in that sense isn't any different from a sculpture in clay! You draw form(light and shade is your own decision and construction and MUST follow form).
So of course when I draw in a museum I have to just decide the form from what I can guess and calculate (I view the sculpture from the side and front - I'm not alowed to touch the sculpture) - And if you look closely at many sculptures that wasn't made by Michelangelo or Bernini you'll see that they are often a bit uneven - this is also why it is better to contruct rather than just copy what you see. (you don't want to repeat the sculpturis mistakes!!)
I sit in "Statens museum for kunst" that is the main gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thanks for all comments, I will keep posting for another week, then I go to Italy to start study at Angel Academy of Art.
Had to start another drawing to feel some change. 6 hours so far.. I will complete the other two!
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Took hours to construct the eyes, I'm more or less satisfied with the result. The direction of her view is now clear.
I've decided to give the background a very dark tone, and then shade the face with softer values.
unfortunately I won't be able to work more on these drawings... I move to Florence tomorrow
Had a bad case of food poisoning last week, didn't get much job done
I plan to continue drawing sculptures in the summerbreak, July and August...
This will definitely pay off, great approach at tackling planes and mass issues; inspiring.
wwoooooww holy crap its really cool pencil works. crap wish to make some like it. great!
Thanks for comments! I'm now in Florence Italy
I hope to find a museum nearby where I can continue drawing sculpts! (And I have found a cheap scanner in a local electronic shop)
School at Angel Academy start next week...
Good luck over there.
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California State University, Bakersfield saw the completion of the Jimmie and Marjorie Icardo Center in late winter 1989. Originally named the CSUB Activities Center, the building was dedicated in honor of the longtime Roadrunner boosters who donated more the $2.5 million to support Runner athletics.
The 44,000 square foot facility reached the 5,080,000 dollar mark and seats 3,800. Primarily funded by the state of California in the 1987-88 fiscal year budget, separate improvements financed by the Cal State Bakersfield Foundation include 700 improved chair-back seats and air conditioning. A 2,000-square-foot, $100,000 reception room was financed by the Icardo's.
The gymnasium also houses athletic administrative offices, locker and shower facilities, and men's and women's equipment issue rooms. Among other things, there are a concession area in the lobby, a state-of-the-art sound system which is housed in a combination scoreboard speaker cluster suspended above center court and digitized message boards situated on diagonally opposite ends of center court.


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By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood Staff
Girls' third season has had many detractors, a few supporters, a moreover healthy slew of watchers, a large percentage therein of HBO Go password stealers, a ton of recappers, at least one psychoanalyzer, and some ambiguous number of folks interracting with the show in a wide variety of creative, progressive, and destructive ways. Personally, I loved it throughout - the light, the dark, the cynical, the humanistic, the sad, and the funny all worked for me, though not without some qualitative hiccups. Here's a quick look back at Lena Dunham's third year on HBO, and a quick assessment of where we've seen her take her characters over the past 12 weeks.
We saw Hannah in an ostensibly happy, loving, and emotionally balanced relationship with Adam, who had moved in with her to resume their romance following last season's downward spiral for the pair (each had endured an explosive relapse - Hannah with OCD, Adam with alcoholism). Creatively, Hannah's eBook deal was coming together gratis of editor David Pressler-Goings, while Adam was struggling with rediscovering his own passions.


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Oracle's Performance Dwindles as the Dollar Strengthens
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Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) adjusted new software licenses and cloud software subscriptions ($1.6 billion) & software license updates and product support ($4.1 billion) revenues were up 6% and 3%, respectively. Unfortunately, its adjusted total revenue ($8.2 billion) and hardware systems products revenues ($779 million) were down by 2% and 24%, respectively. Despite falling revenue, Oracle reported adjusted EBIT of $3.6 billion, which was up by 1%, and adjusted operating margin was up 44%. Oracle's adjusted net income was up 6% to $2.6 billion.
The fall in revenue is due the impact of the US dollar strengthening compared to foreign currencies. If the dollar did not gain strength, the results would be on positive side. On the basis of constant currency the revenues would be up by 3% adjusted new software licenses and cloud software subscriptions revenues would have been up 11%, while adjusted hardware systems products revenues would have been down 21%.
Management has reconfirmed its stand on organic growth with their focus on increasing the sales force's specialization to drive greater adoption of Oracle's stack to its 390,000-plus customers. This approach likely means that Oracle will have longer ramp times for reps to become productive.
To grow organically, Oracle has made new hires from last year, which means that after some time has passed productivity should improve; all this will be supportive of continuing margin expansion. I also believe that Oracle's management has streamlined sales compensation to eliminate double quotas from most reps, to encourage focused selling of only one product. This will further help to consolidate its stand on organic growth.
Even though there is lot of pressure on the management to make some large acquisitions, given the strong portfolio, there is less possibility of Oracle making acquisitions unless they are very much a need. Instead Oracle will continue to return cash to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
There are many segments, notably Network and Systems Management, where Oracle is not a prominent player. But in the age of acute diversification no company can master all the products of its industry.
In comparison to IBM (NYSE: IBM), many of the customer who are using IBM P770 (which is IBM' s most popular model) are shifting to the Exdata model of Oracle because it takes less man hours (approx. 59% less) and gives better performance. Apart from this it is quicker and more efficient than the IBM P770. In this way Oracle is eating away IBM's market share.
For SAP (NYSE: SAP), it is very difficult to change as its business evolves, which means that it can also be more difficult to modify the software to adjust to evolving core processes and requirement. Hence, lack of flexibility gives Oracle an upper hand over SAP.
I believe that it is beneficial for Oracle to provide its software applications to customers over the Internet. Many years now, I do also note that the company has had relatively limited experience providing truly SaaS applications. Although Oracle faces some challenges integrating recently made acquisitions, macro sensitivity, and technologic disruption, its strong basic & fundamentals will allow it to sail against the tide and come out as winner.
Oracle has strong balance sheet and flourishing P&L, which along with the urge to grow shows that there is still a lot of room left for the company to run, and hence should be bought.
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a trailer for a trailer OMG what is this world coming to, i loved these books and i hope to god the film can live up them and the hype. TODAY SHOW JULY 24 50 SHADES OF GREY FIRST TRAILER
For those of you looking for Jamie with a smile check out his most recent photoshoot at the below link – oh my..
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY NEW JAMIE DORNAN 2014 "OFFICIAL" 2014 FIFTY SHADES OF GREY THEME SONG AND TEASER TRAILER OFFICIAL live Streaming on Today Show July 24 at 9: Am Jamie dornan and Dakota.
Music: Beyonce.
I loved the choice of Kathe, I'm loving the characterization of Christian and Anastasia, not like the choice of Joseph, and I know better Elliot will, hopefully looking forward to the final trailer of this movie, love 50 Shades of Grey!
The latest faux 50 Shades of Grey movie trailer features the same BDSM footage that has been used in numerous other fan-made videos, and it stars Ian Somerhalder as Christian Grey for the umpteenth time. However, it tries to stand out from other trailers by casting a fresh face as Anastasia Steele.
Most fan-made trailers have featured Gilmore Girls actress Alexis Bledel, a heavy favorite for the role of Ana. In fact, Alexis Bledel and Ian Somerhalder are such popular choices for the roles of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey that they recently topped a fan poll conducted by Katie Couric.
So could Lyndsy Fonseca become the new fan favorite for the 50 Shades of Grey movie by beating out Alexis Bledel and other popular Ana picks like Alexandra Daddario, Emilia Clarke, and Felicity Jones?
Looks-wise Lyndsy Fonseca is an excellent choice for the part – the brunette beauty has a naïve innocence about her that's a must for the role of Ana. However, she can also be extremely sexy, which is very important for all the steamy sex scenes that take place in Christian Grey's Red Room of Pain.


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Frank and Sonya chat with Newseum exhibits staffer Patty Rhule about "Civil Rights at 50" and the Newseum's collection of Ted Polumbaum's photos from Freedom Summer in 1964.
Ted Polumbaum covered the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign for Time magazine, from the volunteers' training sessions in Ohio to their arrival in Mississippi, where they defied segregationists in a door-to-door campaign to register blacks to vote. The volunteers also taught thousands of children in Freedom Schools.
Polumbaum captured rarely seen images of civil rights workers Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman, who with James Chaney went missing the first day of the historic Mississippi voting rights campaign. They were found dead 44 days later, murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan.
To see more of Ted Polumbaum's photographs and for information about image licensing, click here.


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Your birthday bash will be buzzing with fun when Busy Bees "Happy Birthday" Jointed Banner is displayed. This adorable bumble bee decoration is perfect for parties celebrating children of all ages!
- Bee banner is approximately 5¼′ x 5″.
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My belly swollen with child number 3, I sat amidst dirty laundry piles and wondered what happened to my dreams. While being a stay-at-home mom had always been on the list of plans for my life, I'd thought I could do it all. As a college student, dreaming of my future, I'd worked it out. I'd teach elementary school for a few years (which I did), get married and have children (check), and then, while staying at home with my kids, I'd craft a great American novel during naptime.
Staring at all those laundry piles, tired from the demands of pregnancy, I realized nobody ever told me that naptime meant the sleep-deprived mom would either force herself through a list of undone chores, or fall exhausted into bed herself! My idealistic goals for my life seemed to dance in front of my eyes, laughing at my naiveté. To become a writer while staying at home with my children seemed an unrealistic daydream.
And now on top of that, my husband wanted me to homeschool our children. Though we'd planned to homeschool since the early days of our engagement, at that moment the sacrifice seemed to great. Our oldest was ready to start kindergarten and the reality of sixteen years of hard work loomed before me.
I'd told my husband we needed to rethink our plan, that I could barely keep up with the children's needs and didn't know how I could homeschool on top of a new baby. I suggested we check other options. These concerns were all real, but in my heart of hearts, much of my struggle to begin homeschooling was an unwillingness to continue to sacrifice my dreams. I had now lived the reality of motherhood and wondered if I could really take another step into my children's world. Six hours of alone time each weekday while my children attended school away from home enticed me. I imagined quiet days--hours when I could release my creative muse and embrace my dreams.
I'd been playing with writing. Poetry and articles for women's magazines sat untouched on my computer. I believed owning a printer might give me the tool I needed to start submitting my work. Knowing we couldn't afford to buy one, I'd been asking God to supply it.
But now, it felt like a choice. Send my daughter to school, and when her brothers were old enough to join her, I could write. Or, keep her home and put my life off for another sixteen years.
For a while, my husband was unbending. He was convinced homeschooling was the best choice for our children and that I could handle it. Finally, after listening to my woes, he suggested we begin to examine other options. In that moment, I knew the issue was really about obedience. Could I let go of my dreams and obey what I'd always known God had called me to do with my children? Or would I push away the Father's prompting and chase after my own agenda?
I quietly admitted to my husband what I'd known all along. The Lord wanted us to homeschool our children and I needed to follow His direction.
About this time, the washing machine broke down. The dirty laundry piles multiplied and shoving aside any writing dreams I prayed fervently for a washer. I'll never forget where I was when the call came. I sat on the bottom step of our stairs, looking at all the laundry that needed to be washed. A friend said me she had something she felt the Lord had told her to give me. I was sure it was a washing machine.
It was a printer.
I hung up the phone and fiddled with another laundry pile, processing what had just happened. I felt the Lord whisper, "I know your dreams don't end in laundry piles. I gave you those dreams." It was as if the Lord was showing me that as I followed Him in obedience and homeschooled my children, He was going to take care of the rest.
For the next several years I wrote very little, other than in my journal and annual holiday letter. Another little boy came quickly on the heels of the baby I'd been carrying when I decided to homeschool. I was thrust again into a world of diapers, sleepless nights, and bath time. Somehow, the older two children learned to read, write, add and subtract, while I nursed little ones. It all seems rather miraculous looking back--that school happened in our house as babies were nurtured and toddlers chased. Eventually, everyone was potty-trained, dressing himself, and tying his shoes.
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Davenport may help families save for college. Thursday night, city administrator Craig Malin unveiled a proposal called College Cornerstone that would allow participants in a city property tax rebate program to put the money aside for future college costs.
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Olympia, WA - Evergreenlost to visiting Oregon Tech(14-30, 9-30, 22-30) tonight in Olympia. Tomorrow they host the number two ranked team in the Cascade Conference.
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