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Rihanna sues over water woes at mansion
Singer alleges that seller, home inspector, real-estate agent and others failed to disclose defects that led to serious damage.
Back in 2009, pop singer Rihanna bought a 10,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Like most prospective home buyers, she hired a home inspector to look over the newly renovated home. But, she says, the inspector didn't do a good job: The first "moderate rainstorm" caused leaks that left the home uninhabitable. An umbrella was no help.
Now she is suing the inspector, the seller, her real-estate company, the engineer on the seller's renovation, the "John Does" who did the renovation and others, arguing that they failed to do their jobs.
That meant she ended up with a lemon, paying much more than the property was worth, she says.
"The rainwater pooled on the second-floor balcony and seeped into numerous rooms of the house, causing extensive water intrusion into various rooms," according to the suit.
She alleges that the seller knew of the defects and failed to disclose them.
She also alleges that her real-estate agent failed to perform the due diligence she expected, didn't provide her with information on sales of comparable properties and "became aware of or should have known of extensive construction defects in the property," but did not share that information with her client.
According to The Real Estalker, the house was listed at $8.89 million and Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, bought it for $6.9 million. The Real Estalker has a photo of the home.
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The modern house has eight bedrooms, 10 baths and a dramatic living room with walls of glass showcasing city and ocean views.
The pop star's suit alleges that the construction defects were uncovered by an engineer hired by her insurance company after the home suffered significant water damage.
Rihanna alleges that the home inspection service signed off on repairs that were inadequate. Her suit alleges fraud, professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and breach of implied warranty. She's seeking an unspecified amount in damages and a jury trial.
None of those named in the suit has made any public comments about the allegations.
Real Estate Agents or Realtors gang up with others with all kinds of hidden scams, tricks, and kick backs. These Realtors only interested to make money and disappear quickly.
These crooks making it so confuse and complex. Take these Realtor, Inspector, Seller, Real Estate Company to court and make sure they never pratice again.
In So Cal most roof problems don't show up until a rain. The roof will look perfect in every way until then. Should REALTOR's and Home Inspectors hold up the sale of a property until a heavy rain to verify the roof is good? I do hope none of you hurt yourself in jumping to conclusions of guilt. If something was falsified or someone was paid off to look the other way then someone should pay. On the subject of comps to the property. It is difficult to find comps for multi-million $$ homes built as a one of a kind structure with a one of a kind view. However, this is the US and it is the American way to blame someone else for our own failures. Maybe she should have shopped around a bit more instead of rushing into the first home she looked at.
Due Diligence on the Buyer part.
@KCCR007: You can sue someone fairly easily for your defective house, assuming it was constructed within statute of limitations time frame (often 10 years). Just pick up the phone and call a construction defect attorney. Many will even work on contingency. Is that so hard? Wah wah, poor baby.
Good for her. Most people don't have the resources to do anything about this type of scam and that is what it was, a scam. They are all in collusion and should be sued and made to pay for it.
Just because she can afford this home does not mean she be penalized for their obvious dishonesty. You go girl!
Because Rihanna is famous, I hope her voice is successfully heard. I too purchased a home that had a useless home warranty. These warranties are a farse ! They trip charge you and never find any problems they'll fix.
The inspectors are just as guilty. Had I not been an out of state buyer I would have inspected it myself. You'd do just as well, as my inspector found nothing wrong in a house with some defects.
They arent minimum wage workers. So why cant they do a decent job ?
Good luck Rihanna. SSet a presidence.


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How can the commons economy can overcome its polar opposite, the accumulative capitalist economy? Paradoxally, by creating a bridge between the two, Michel Bauwens explains in a discussion that emerged after OuiShare Fest.
A few weeks ago, Nadia El Imam from Edgeryders addressed an open letter to me that was a response to the closing keynote at the OuiShareFest in May 2013, where I presented a four-quadrant interpretation of the emerging collaborative economy, with four different value-laden models vying for supremacy but also already co-existing in the present.
Nadia's editorial open letter contains a number of open questions, which I will try to answer paragraph by paragraph, while asking understanding for the delay, due to a very intense 14-week lecture tour, which made this kind of concentration a bit more difficult to achieve.
To begin with, Nadia writes:
Dear Nadia, in exposing the four models, I distinguish two broad social-economic models. The two left quadrants of 'netarchical' vs 'distributed capitalism', let's call them the for-profit oriented models, with 'for-benefit' oriented models.
In the first two models, adaptations of contemporary capitalism, profit-maximisation, i.e. the realization of exchange value is the main aim, and use value is a means to that end; in the for-benefit model, it's the opposite, exchange value, profit and profit-making (but not maximization) is a means to an end to create use value. My contention is that proper P2P models choose the latter, and they are based on the creation of shared common pools of value.
In these P2P models, based on free self-allocation, economic democracy exists de facto, in the choice of activity, and is based on the fact that there is no hierarchical dependency when you are not using paid labor, but contributions. In the for-profit models, there is no economic democracy in the labor relationship, and therefore, introducing it is very important, but at the same time, much more difficult to achieve, as 250 years of social struggles attest to. Nevertheless, since all firms now rely increasingly on contributive activities, they will have to take into account the norms and rules of open communities. Think of Google and IBM as quite adept in doing this.
Creating a enclosured sphere of Commons
You hint at the major difficulty of the for-benefit models: since they do not accumulate profit, they have a harder time accumulating resources. This is where the peer production license comes in. It suggests that firms that do not contribute directly to the commons in question (the one governed by the license), or indirectly, should not use the common resource without any financial contribution. This way, exchange value would flow from the sphere of capital accumulation to the sphere of the commons, and help in generating livelihoods.
But I also propose that commoners/peer producers more directly create their own for-benefit institutions… Here is how I see it : you have the sphere of commons accumulation, with people contributing to commons of knowledge, software and design; and you have a sphere of cooperative accumulation, where members of cooperatives and similar entities, are able to grow their material means of production and livelihood.
My thesis is that peer production is so hyperproductive, as compared to the classic for-profit proprietary mode, that such cooperative entrepreneurial coalitions should be able to compete (outcompete, outcooperate), the for-profit entities.
Nadia further writes:
Transitions Towns, though oriented towards local resilience, nevertheless cooperate on a global scale, and have created vibrant digital commons in which knowledge and experience is deposited for the benefit of all. The same goes for Wikipedia. Global commons can have their own problems and flaws in governance, as I suggested for Wikipedia.
It is not easy to make a distinction between public goods and commons goods, but I do not think the difference is the excludable/non-excludable issue. In my mind, the issue is more one of governance and ownership. Common goods are governed by their user communities, and may not have clear territorial boundaries. It is usership that qualifies you to be part of the governance and ownership mechanisms. Think of a fishing area that is managed by the community of fishermen, but we could think of as yet non-existing global Sky Trusts…
On the other hand, public goods are owned and governed by citizens, and the public authorities that represent them, in other words, by the territorial states, their subdivisions, and their inter-national cooperations. I'm sure you already know that commons are not open-access common pools that are not governed, but governed commons, as researched and explained by the Ostrom school.
We can imagine all kinds of hybrid models between public services and commons. For example, Tommasso Fattori argues for the commonification of public services and public-commons partnerships. In the case of Acqua Bene Comune in Naples, municipal water is now specifically defined as a commons, under the governance of all its users. It is a 'social contract' between the municipality and the user communities.
Why are public goods still necessary, in my mind, is that commons are not necessarily unselfish, and it is easy to imagine user communities that only think about their own interests, not about those of other citizens… Think of mountain communities who would deflect the water, so it would not get to the valleys. This is why we need hybrid models, in which both the rights of user communities, and the rights of other citizens, can be calibrated. About that, I strongly recommend consulting the following document.
Towards a commons-friendly counter-economy
Nadia writes:
You are right about a potential pitfall of the peer production license… There is a paradox here, and I'm trying to solve it, without being sure it is the appropriate solution, though I think it should be tried. The paradox is that, "the more communistic the license, the more capitalistic the practice".
Indeed a fully open license allows multinationals to use and build on the knowledge commons, but the paradox is then that you get "commons-producing-capitalist-enterprise" (which is a historic novelty as traditionally for-profit mechanisms where based on the enclosure of commons). This means that you have a accumulation of the commons, in the immaterial field, but no possibility to have a livelihood within the commons, thus you have to be hired as labor, and participate in the accumulation of capital.
What we are attempting to do with the peer production license is to create a new link between the commons accumulation, and cooperative accumulation. The pitfall is potential lower growth, through the limited artificial scarcity introduced by the license, but the advantage is the creation of a counter-economy that is commons-friendly because it allows the commoners to achieve economic democracy in self-owned entities. Is it the right and the ultimate solution? I don't know, but I don't see much other solutions on the horizon either, so consider the Peer Production License as a intervention to make people think about transition strategies and something that can be experientially verified. I don't think we can do more at this stage.
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The Duchess was recently photographed greeting volunteers at Kensington Palace on Thursday for London Poppy Day, or as you and I call it, Middle Part With Blond Highlights Day, and she was sporting a strikingly different 'do. And it looks awful! Just kidding! It looks amazing!
Somehow, the Duchess' hair seems to have grown a few inches since we last saw her; and it also appears that she's had some blond highlights added to her tresses. But the pièces de résistance of her new look was the sharp part down the middle of her head as opposed to her usual side-swept hair. I don't know if this is inappropriate to say or not, but: Is it just me, or does Kate look like she has Victoria's Secret hair going on right here?
Like everything Kate does, her new hair looks amazing. And I don't think I'll ever be able to get over the fact that there's nary a single extension in on her head. It's all her hair, guys! I mean, sheesh, take everything, why don't you, Kate? The hair, the prince. You're such a Rapunzel.
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Oh for pete's sake people! She can wear her hair anyway she wants and she is not here to satisfy you, the general public for anything! I remember when Princess Diana died and the "general public" had not seen the Prince's William and Harry because I am sure they were in no mood to be doing public appearances. So the "general public" started complaining because they weren't seeing the boys. So they came out to the public to thank them for whatever. I was horrified they did that. They should've said screw them, we are in mourning here.


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Q. My total cholesterol is normal, but my LDL ("bad cholesterol") is elevated. Should I worry?
A. The short answer: Probably, but it depends on your HDL (good cholesterol) and triglyceride (the fat in your bloodstream) readings. Some doctors believe a high HDL (60 or more) cancels out the bad effects of a high LDL. However, researchers know an elevated LDL makes it harder for HDL to do its job. Think of LDL as a dump truck that drops trash on the street (blocking your arteries) and HDL as the street sweeper that cleans it up. If there are more dump trucks than street sweepers, the street will be congested. So I never like a patient's LDL to be elevated, even when he or she has a high HDL or low triglycerides.
The good news: Simple changes can reduce your bad cholesterol and increase the good. For example, exercising for 30 minutes or more, four to five days a week, can lower LDL. In addition, recent research from the New England Journal of Medicine suggests the Mediterranean diet—low in saturated and trans fat, higher in healthy unsaturated fats, and lower in calories—reduces LDL cholesterol significantly better than other diets. This diet is rich in vegetables, lean fish, and chicken and low in red meat. A really low- or no-fat diet does a good job of lowering LDL at times, but may also unfortunately reduce HDL. Choose foods high in soluble fiber—whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds—to reduce your LDL level. I recommend cereals that contain 10 to 15 grams of total fiber with several tablespoons of regular or golden flaxseed powder sprinkled on top. (Golden flax contains nearly twice the fiber as regular flax.) This will give you almost 20 grams of fiber in one bowl. Bonus: A low-fat, high-fiber breakfast provides lasting energy and lowers blood pressure—two big heart-healthy changes.
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Following the success of 'Big Questions from Little People' published in 2012, 'Does My Goldfish Know Who I Am?' is a treasury of surprising facts and insights inspired by the curiosity of children and conceived by Gemma Elwin Harris.
This book takes real children's questions, gathered from primary schools across the UK, and asks some of the greatest thinkers and experts of our time to give short and accessible answers. So, Sir David Attenborough tells us whether monkeys could ever turn into men and Miranda Hart ponders why it's funny when someone farts. Other experts in the book range from Bear Grylls to Sir Paul McCartney, and from Jojo Moyes to A.C. Grayling.
Described in the foreword by Alexander Armstrong as "invaluable", the book also features a chapter of quizzes devised from primary school children's questions, making it a fun, educational and interactive family gift.
At least 33 per cent of the publisher's advance payments and 67 per centof net royalty income in respect of this book is donated to the NSPCC in support of our projects and services to help vulnerable children and young people across the UK and Channel Islands, including ChildLine.
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Children have a knack of asking great questions: Why is the sea salty? Why can't I tickle myself? But how are we supposed to answer their questions when most of us have only a sketchy grasp of the detail?
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The practice of dumping a cooler of Gatorade on a coach came up in a recent Learned League trivia question that, referencing Jim Burt and Bill Parcells in the first known instance of the sports tradition. I managed a correct answer with a longhand description of the practice, and later discovered the Wikipedia article that cited the terms "Gatorade Bath," "Gatorade Dunk," and "Gatorade Shower." I added all of these entries to the Notepad.
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Most people agree that . Hundreds turned out to sample tasty eats from the likes of Happy Belly, Ibiza Bites and more. Patch compiled a list of tips for getting the most out of Smyrna Food Truck Tuesday.
Walk if you live nearby. Parking at Taylor Brawner Park is limited, so get some exercise before dinner by walking to the event.
Bring chairs. There is some seating at Taylor Brawner Park under the pavilion and at benches stationed along the walking trail, but bringing folding chairs or a picnic blanket from home is a good idea.
Pack bug spray. Mosquitoes are a fact of life for Smyrnans in the summer. Bring some bug spray so you're the one eating and the bugs aren't eating you.
Come early if you're able. To avoid the lines try to get to the park right at 6 p.m. Although some people have said in comments left on this site that chatting with neighbors in line for dinner was part of what made the event so appealing.
Don't be a litterbug. Leave the park like you found it. Trash and recycling bins are placed strategically throughout the park. Glass containers aren't accepted in the recycling bins, so be like one food truck fan Jane Allen Shope who took her glass bottle home to her own bin.
Smyrna's next at Taylor Brawner Park, 3180 Atlanta Road.
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More and more races are sponsoring Double-Handed divisions for both short and long distance races. And with each boat only needing two people we could theoretically grow the number of entrants many fold. Stamford Yacht Club even has a weekend regatta just for us. My advice to anyone considering double-handing is to give it a try. You may get hooked just like I did. MORE
Do you remember the days when sailing was a family affair? Do you remember when it was OK to camp out on the boat during Block Island Race Week? Do you remember when getting two races in on a single day was a very big deal? Do you remember when spouses and kids were a normal part of the crew? Do you remember when it was OK to ask the crew to chip in for housing or, heaven forbid, buy their own drink bracelets…. When the subject of growing our sport comes up in conversation (and it frequently does), I always think back to when I, along with a dozen teenage friends, fell in love with big-boat sailing. We all loved being on water, but we also loved the social scene when the sailing day was over. Not one of us would ever miss an event. MORE
Our sport of sailboat racing, in the eyes of our national media, has become irrelevant and barely gets a mention other than updates about the America's Cup or sensationalist stories when casualties occur during a race. The New York Times used to have a weekly Sunday sports section column on sailing written by Herb McCormick but no more. Sports Illustrated's last cover story on sailing was in 1987, a picture of Dennis Connor and Ronald Reagan holding high the silver cup. MORE
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A Weekend of Great Racing at the 2014 YRA PHRF and One-Design Champs
Who says there is no wind on Long Island Sound in August? The YRA 2014 PHRF and One-Design Championships totally put an end to that myth on August 2-3. The winds on Saturday reached to about 18-20 knots, with higher gusts. One Viper turtled, another Viper lost a man overboard (quickly recovered). It was wild and wooly, and a very wet ride. So when the racers came on land after racing, you might think they'd be tired, injured, maybe even quiet. NOT this group. They headed first for the bar and grabbed a table and the war stories began. Isn't wind wonderful? The party was a happy place. On Sunday the winds diminished somewhat and by around 3 pm Mother Nature started thinking of packing it in. All circles got in enough racers so there was one throw out.
Top boats in each division:
Etchells: 1. Sandy Weil/Markus Lahrkamp, Ice Nine, 2. John McConnell, Frisbee, 3. Henry Gaillard, Flame. IOD: 1. Jennifer Miller, Topaz, 2. Wells Bacon, Black Arrow, 3. Ed Briganti, Dark Horse. Shields: 1. Fred Werblow, Checkmate, 2. Justin Gibbons, Sandpiper, 3. Thomas O'Brien, Swamp Fox. S-Boats: 1. Kirsty Scott, Eaglet, 2. Sean Park, Dilemma, 3. Richard Beck, Iroquois. Ideal 18: 1 Michael Millard, Whiskey, 2. Elise Ingalls Swanton, Papa, 3. John Cutting, Foxtrot. Laser: 1 Lawrence McGrath, Mighty Mouse, 2. Jean-Yves Fillion, JY Fillion, 3. Oliver Repenning, Laser 175553. J70: 1. Peter Duncan, Relative Obscurity, 2. Scott and Alex Furnary, Any Colour, 3. Carrie and Ed Austin, Chinook. PHRF I (<74): 1. Adam Loory, Soulmates, 2. Roger Widmann, Quintessence. PHRF II (75-100): 1. William Purdy, Whirlwind, 2. Frederick Heerde, Maudelayne. PHRF III (101-115): 1. Tom and Julie Sinatra, Smokin' J, 2. Christian Uecker, Hound Dog. PHRF IV (>115): 1. Richard Correll, Loki 3, 2. Jason Viseltear, Upsetter. PHRF Navigator: 1. Christopher Schneider, Rascal, 2. John Stomber, Mariah. Complete Scores: YachtScoring:
Lawrence McGrath, Mighty Mouse, was the Indian Harbor Inner Circle Winner and won the Henry Anderson Trophy (Quarterfinals for the US Singlehanded Championship). Danny Pletsch and Cardwell Potts, Blackout Proposal, won the Indian Harbor Sport Boat Circle and the Commodore Hipkins Trophy (USS ladder trophy for men's multi-handed racing), which they also won in 2013. The Riverside YC Circle Winner was William Purdy, Whirlwind.
Many thanks to Riverside YC, Vineyard Vines and Landfall Navigation for sponsoring this year's event. Also thanks to Jay Rhame and Gino Bottino, Event Chairs, with help from YRA President Charlie Powers, YRA board members Ken Hall and Charles Goodrich, and Andrea Watson, Ex. Secretary. Additional thanks to our four PROs: George Petrides, AYC, Zeke Howowitz, IHYC (One-design) and Jeff Merz, IHYC (Sport Boat), and Richard Kosinski, RYC. Thanks to Bob Counihan, Scorer and Bill Baxter, Protest Chair. And, of course, many thanks to Courtney Wetzel, Riverside Asst. Manager and her terrific crew.
Don't forget to like us on Facebook and check out the event photos, taken by Andrea Watson, at: https://www.dropbox.com/home/YRA%20Champs%20PARTY!
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kirsten, and his incredible children, Kate (Gordie Weissman), Max (Jenn Schoenberger), and Carina (Steven Steer). He is also survived by his greatly adored grandchildren, Malcolm and Claudia Weissman, and Bodhi Teufel.
He worked for OEM Controls, Inc., in many capacities, for over 34 years.... He was a soldier, sailor, tinkerer, production manager, carpenter, and lawyer, but mostly he loved to race sailboats and belonged to many sailing organizations and clubs, including Fayerweather Yacht Club, Cedar Point Yacht Club, Windjammers Sailing Club, Off Soundings Club, Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association, Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound, and US Sailing.
The YRALIS recognized Linc by presenting him with the Ned Anderson Achievement Award at the 2013 YRA Annual Meeting. This award is the YRA's highest honor, recognizing outstanding service by an individual to yacht racing on Long Island Sound. The award, established in 1961 and first awarded to Briggs Cunningham, is given to nominees who are amateur sailors who sail on LIS and are members of the YRA.
If anyone deserves recognition for his lifelong contributions to the cause of furthering fair and safe competition in offshore sailing, it is Lincoln Schoenberger. His commitment to the betterment of PHRF handicap racing over the years has been notable.
Sailing since he was ten years old, Linc is best known as the skipper of a Wyliecat 30 named One Up. His on-the-water sailing accomplishments are many…but it is his commitment to the sport of sailing that is outstanding. He is a member of Cedar Point Yacht Club where he served as a Board of Governor, Fayerweather Yacht Club, Windjammers Sailing Club and Off Soundings Club. He has served as a volunteer on the race committees in countless regattas at these clubs. He is a certified IRC Measurer and US Sailing Club Race Officer. In 2003, Schoenberger became Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association's (ECSA) Chief Handicapper and served in that capacity until 2011. During that time he was instrumental and the driving force behind the development of the web based ECSA PHRF automated handicapping application process, which remains active. He also served as the chief handicapper of the Yacht Racing Association of Long Island Sound and is recognized nationally for serving on US Sailing's PHRF Board. In 2011, he became the Rear Commodore of the ECSA Board of Directors. His love of sailing has been shared with young sailors as well in the Cedar Point Yacht Club Junior PHRF sailing program. He loaned One Up to the team to sail in overnight races with him aboard as a safety advisor and enjoyed helping them start their journeys.
A memorial celebration will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street, in Shelton, CT. Lincoln's family will begin receiving visitors at 2:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA later this summer.
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Hahn and Russell Win The Queen's Cup -
Trophy stays at American YC for Fifth Consecutive Year
On July 12th, women and girls took to the waters south of AYC to compete in this year's Long Island Sound Sailing Championship. The Queen's Cup, a YRA event sailed in Ideal 18s, is open to all amateur yachtswomen who are at least 18 years of age.
The racers who arrived Saturday morning were greeted with a warm, sunny day and very little breeze. Nine teams representing seven YRALIS member clubs from around the Sound were ready to vie for The Queen's Cup. AYC fielded two teams: defending champion Clemmie Everett with crew Katie Barton and the 2010 winners, Alix Hahn and Carolyn Russell.
PRO Sheila Cameron and her committee had to postpone until the Southeasterly breeze filled in to about 4 knots before setting the course and the first race for the Queen's Cup was started at 11:11am. After the first race, wind shifts forced the RC to reset the course and by early afternoon a solid Southwesterly breeze at 8 to 10 knots finally settled in and held. With six races sailed, the competitors earned a much appreciated throw-out race.
Results for the 2014 Queen's Cup:
Special thanks go to Event Chairs Clemmie Everett, Alix Hahn and Carolyn Russell, Race Committee members Pam Barry, Maeve Fegan, Skip Gaillard, Libby Jelliffe, John Johnson, Anne O'Brien, Brian Powers, Doreen Wray Roth, Tony Weiner, and Cheryl Young for their terrific work on land and on the water. Several of the competitors remarked that it was a great regatta – that says it all!
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The day his parents were gunned down by a robber was the day Takato Matsuki stopped being a kid. He left his old life behind in Japan, even the Digimon. He wandered the streets a world away until...
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The day his parents were gunned down by a robber was the day Takato Matsuki stopped being a kid. He left his old life behind in Japan, even the Digimon. He wandered the streets a world away until he was found by an urban legend, the Dark Knight. The years went by and now he is a leader, but Robin's old life as Takato just can't stay dead.
Chapter One: The Robbery
Takato Matsuki had just gotten out of school and was busy making his way back to his parents' bread shop. Ms. Asaji still gives us too much homework, Takato thought as he raced through the streets of Shinjuku. He had to hurry and finish his homework so he could go see Guilmon without his parents having to ask him about it.
Takehiro Matsuki saw his son come running through the door. "Takato, where are you going?"
"I'm going to do homework, then I'm going to see Guilmon," Takato replied, swapping some bread, he prepared to run out the door when it opened and a man walked in.
"Nobody move!" he shouted. "Everybody on the floor!" Takato did has he was told and got down on his knees.
This can't be happening. Not to us. Takato shook with fear, he desperately wished Guilmon were there. He could use his Pyro Sphere attack on the man and knock his gun away. There was no way he could sneak out to get him. Maybe he could get to the alarm and use it to contact the police. The man turned away from Takato and focused his attention to his father.
"Okay, you, give me the money! Now!" the robber said. Takehiro calmly began to remove money from the cash register and put it into the bag Takato crawled over to the silent alarm and pulled it, just then, his mother saw him. Mie Matsuki quickly moved to block him, if the man saw Takao push the alarm, he might shoot him.
Takato pushed the button and the robber turned and stared. He spotted Mie and jumped to the conclusion that she had pulled the alarm.
"You!" he snarled, he gripped his gun and aimed, he then fired. There was a scream. And to Takato Matsuki, it was as if his heart screamed with her. He saw her fall and she landed near him.
"No! Mie!" Takehiro screamed. Another shot, and in a blink of an eye, he was gone too. Takato could only look at both his parents with tears streaming down his face. He couldn't believe it, five minutes ago there were alive, now they were dead.
Takato saw the man quickly grab the bag of money and sprinted out the door. Sirens wailed as half a dozen police cars surrounded the front entryway. The officers got out of their squad cars and pulled out their guns.
"Freeze! On your face now!" an officer shouted. The man opened fire with his gun. Six officers fired back and Takato saw the man fall. The robber was dead. It was over almost as soon as it began. The law had avenged his parents' murder, but there was still no peace. He had never felt more helpless in his life. He thought he could do something to stop him. All he had done was destroy the ones he loved. He vowed that he would never let anyone else get hurt because of him. He would stop criminals and find a way to fight them. He promised himself, for his parents.
The next day they buried his parents in the cemetery. Takato's friends and some of his teachers from Yodobashi Elementary came. After some final words were said, the crowd began to disperse. Takato felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see Mitsuo Yamaki staring down at him.
"Takato, I'm sorry about your loss," Yamaki said.
"Thank you, Mr. Yamaki," Takato replied.
"What are you going to do now?" he asked.
"I'm going to find a way to help others. I don't know how, but I will," Takato said.
"You're a strong boy, Matsuki Takato. Not many people can deal with what you're going through right now." Yamaki turned and left.
A few days later, he made his way to the Shinjuku Park where Guilmon was hold up in an empty hideaway. Guilmon came bounding out happily.
"Takato, are you okay?" he asked. He knew that his Tamer had lost his parents. He was the first to hear it from Takato who had come to him right after it had happened. Then he had told Henry and Rika what had happened. They all tried to comfort him as best they could. Takato stayed at Henry's house for a few days. Takao had spent his time packing his things.
Guilmon saw Takao's suitcase. "You're leaving?"
"Yes, I have to go. There are things that I have to do."
"What kind of things?" Rika asked.
"I have to find a way to help others. I can't do it here. I have to go."
"Is that the real reason you're leaving Goggle Head? Or are you running away from the grief?" Rika asked in a quiet voice. Normally she was very cutting and sarcastic. She knew that now was not the time to be harsh. She knew he had lost the people he loved. She knew how he felt because her parents had gotten a divorce. But it wasn't the same. Her father was still alive; his was not.
Guilmon stared sadly at his Tamer and said. "Takato, we'll play again, won't we?"
"Of course we will, Boy. I promise. We'll play after I find what I'm looking for." Takato patted the lizard-Digimon's head. "I promise."
"Good luck, Takato," Henry said, reassuringly. "I hope you find what you're looking for."
"Take care of yourself, Goggle Head," Rika said. She shook his hand, Takato smiled inwardly. That was typical Rika; she wasn't the type to hug anyone.
"Be careful, if you need us just call!" Terriermon shouted, perched atop Henry's shoulder. "Don't forget, Takato; Momentai!"
"I won't," Takato laughed. That was Henry and Terriermon's catchphrase. Momentai. Take it easy. Right now, it was very hard to take it easy. But he would try. He would try to move on with his life, as broken and chaotic as it was.
"Come back and see us soon, 'kay?" Kenta added.
"Yeah, I'll be bored playing Digimon with only Kenta," Kazu quipped. Kenta elbowed him as a result.
Takato smiled, he was going to miss his friends. His things were packed. He was going to the other side of the world. He hoped he would find what he was seeking in America. Maybe there was someone who could help him. He got into the taxi and had them take him to the Tokyo Airport. It would be the last time he would see his friends in Shinjuku.


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Congratulations! Summer is officially here and Hiram College is looking forward to hosting you for a few days!
Below you will find the materials you will need to prepare you for the Hiram Genomics Academy- Barberton.
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Chad Johnson has been released by the Miami Dolphins, after being arrested for a domestic dispute. Still in need of deep threat, go-to wide receivers, should our beloved Minnesota Vikings go after the artist formerly known as "Ochocinco"? Most people would say, no. He's too much of a wild-card, with his antics, and his off-field celebrity lifestyle. But let me remind you, in all reality this is Chad Whatever-You-Want-To-Call-Him's first off-field incident in his 12 years as a professional football player in the NFL. That has to stand for something. Those close to Chad have said that he is the most football-ready he has been in years, and that his work ethic and dedication are back to the highest levels of his Bengals playing days.
So, back to the question. Should the Vikings go after Chad Johnson? Or have we already found that longed-for deep threat on our current roster? Is another former Cincinnatti Bengals wide-out by the name of Jerome Simpson, already emerging as the go-to deep threat for the Vikings? Or was Stephen Burton's 52 yard catch from Christian Ponder, just the first of many we will see from him? Will an already in the fold former CFL receiver Manny Arceneaux step up and be "The Man" for Minnesota? As always, only time will tell. During this time that we wait for one of our own to emerge however, should we give a look at Chad Johnson? It never hurts to have more than one or two good receivers on the old football team. More than likely some team in the NFL will give Chad Johnson one last chance to prove he can still make plays and excite fans like in his glory days for the Bengals. Should that team be our Minnesota Vikings?
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Bernard Baruch's 10 Rules of Investing | The Reformed Broker
Of the 10, this is my fave. In my limited experience, I've always advocated speciality in investing and trading.
"Don't buy too many different securities. Better have only a few investments which can be watched."
Bernard Baruch's 10 Rules of Investing | The Reformed Broker
Of the 10, this is my fave. In my limited experience, I've always advocated speciality in investing and trading.
(via theeconomist: KAL's cartoon: this week, queuing up.)
Love this! Pretty accurate according to my experience.
I hate looking for a new broker. My word, it is exhausting. I remember my first broker experience and I remember reading Trading for a Living by Alexander Elder. Elder stresses that traders must control costs (one of the few factor we can control) and to change brokers if necessary to do so. Every trader is different so my main criteria for a broker is:
Spreads are not a huge deal for me. If you can deliver on the above, then I don't mind paying for it (via higher spreads). Because trading with FXCM left me so scarred, I am very wary of the big bank market makers. However, with the new CFTC regulations, I can no longer rule them out as they will probably be the only ones left standing. Also, many smaller brokers are just introducing brokers to the market makers anyway so I may as well deal direct, if I must.
My search started with a website that compares brokers. I found a great website in Forex Peace Army (FPA). You always have to take rating and reviews with a grain of salt and try to determine between real traders and the whiners. But it does help to have 2nd opinions as they certainly do help allay doubts and some uncertainties. Through this painstaking search I did find Zecco Forex (through the Google ad, I'll admit lol). Since Stocktwits partners with Zecco and they met my above criteria, I decided to give their platform a try.
After crawling FPA and checking out different brokers for a day, there had to be a better way. And there is now! I finally turned to Twitter. I have a wonderful crew of traders there so why not ask them? I did and got a slew of recommendations:
I traded with Forex.com early in my career - don't like them. In my experience, they have a tendency to permanently widen your spreads once you are trading well. I have an account with InterbankFX already and not too crazy about MT4 (sorry folks). So that left me to judge the remaining brokers based on my criteria. (Most of the links are directly to the page that helped make my decision.)
Having whittled away at this list, I tried out the platforms of those left standing via a demo account with each broker.
I plan on trying out these platforms for all of this week but I think I have made a decision.
I like things simple just like in my trading. When it starts to get complicated, whether it was the platform or the fees schedule, I bail. I will miss MGForex. Only time will tell if I made a good choice. If not, I will give Saxo and Advanced Markets another look. I'm not afraid to change brokers even if it is a painful process. As a trader, neither should you.
I got greedy last week. I admit it. But I didn't start the week like that. Quite contrary, I approached the markets very humbly having wrongly made a bear call on the GBP/USD last week. But even in analyzing a bear case, I rightly saw the clear signals of the beginning of bull run that took price above 1.5250.
Moral of the story: Plan your trade.
Once the price break above 1.5250 happened, I traded the new trend that took price from 1.4946 to 1.5070 with very shallow retracements. I set targets very tentatively at all the resistance levels (1.5320, 1.5460, 1.55). A trade that developed the course of the week was increasingly profitable. Sounds good so far.
Moral of the story: Trade your plan.
But my ego allowed pips to blind me to the fact that I didn't have a solid action plan for 1.55. I expected 1.55 would be met with resistance but failed to establish what I should actually do if I was still in a trade because my target was not achieved in addition to what I would do if my target was achieved. I needed to not only pay attention to that level but I needed to exit my trades after the first attempt at that level took prices below 1.5400.
Instead, greed told me that this was only a first failed attempt that would surely end with another successful assault at 1.55. This had been a strong rally all week, after all. Do you hear the insane sanity? Rational thought should have led to the conclusion that it had been a solid run all week and that 1.55 is a major half point level that would be met with resistance. And with resistance would come a correction so rather than looking for more longs, I should have exited my longs and looked where I could reset longs or go short for the correction. In addition, I set my limit too aggressively at 1.55 so my limit was missed by 30 pips.
My greed caused me to add to the trade rather than exit it. Now instead of sitting on a mountain of pips, I am having to manage now a loosing position.
Moral of the story: Don't add to a position. Rather, build a position for a trade and manage that position until the trade is completed.
Please note that these rules and morals are specifically geared toward me and my performance last week. Please do trade what you see.
Despite my analysis, which has been spot on, my trading has been shotty the past 2 weeks. Since the start of the year, I have had now 2 down weeks. I know this week will be the second considering the drawdown I suffered earlier in today's session (unless the EUR/GBP, which is still on my books, rips down ridiculous prior to week's end).
So I'm putting myself on a GBP/USD timeout for the rest of the week. During this time, I will do the following in order to clear my mind and get back on track:
These are just 4 things I will look to do more often during my trading week so as to avoid traders burnout and, ultimately, eliminate mistakes. I hope this helps other traders as well, particularly my fellow lady traders.
Happy trades!
P.S. This really can apply to all people, not just traders.
I didn't do the above and didn't get the trading outcome I carefully planned and managed for. The moral of the trade is this! Always cover yourself - in trading and in business. It's a mistake not to.
"Whatever you choose in life, be the best you can be. Life's too short — and you're too important — to compromise."
Investors do it much longer. $$
Forex Traders do it with the whole world $$
Futures Traders do it under contract $$
Options Traders do it with Greeks $$
Position Traders scale in and out $$
Day traders do it all day long $$
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Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka, pronounced mini-wonka, as in Willy Wonka (not mini-wanker, as Australian visitors enjoy saying), sits 13km east of Banff Town, making it a popular escape from downtown.
Lake Minnewanka, pronounced mini-wonka, as in Willy Wonka (not mini-wanker, as Australian visitors enjoy saying), sits 13km east of Banff Town, making it a popular escape from downtown.
This towering rock wall sits just above the east side of the highway. In the summer months it is a sea of waterfalls, with tears of liquid pouring from the top creating a veil of moisture. Come winter, it's a whole different story.
In summer or winter you can summit a peak near Banff thanks to the Banff Gondola, whose four-person enclosed cars glide up to the top of Sulphur Mountain in less than 10 minutes.
Hop aboard the luxury Rocky Mountaineer train for an incredible 5-day, round-trip journey from Vancouver with two days aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, giving you an in-depth look at Canada's renowned beauty. Starting in British Columbia, relax on the scenic journey to Alberta, stopping in Jasper and Banff.
The scenery will dazzle you long before you reach the spectacular deep-teal colored waters of Moraine Lake. The lake is set in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, and the narrow winding road leading to it offers views of these distant imposing summits.
More remote than Banff's historic springs, Miette Hot Springs, 'discovered' in 1909, are 61km northeast of Jasper off Hwy 16, near the park boundary.
Northwest of the townsite, this trio of tranquil lakes is another great place for wildlife spotting – elk, beavers, bald eagles and ospreys can often be seen around the lakeshore, especially at dawn and dusk. A paved driveway runs along the lake's southern side for 4.5km (2.8 miles), but the proximity of the Trans-Canada Hwy means that it's not as peaceful as it could be.
While other joints stop serving breakfasts at 11am, Bruno's keeps going all day, replenishing the appetites of mountain men and women as it once replenished its one-time Swiss guide owner, Bruno Engler. It's a kind of greasy spoon meets pub.
The Luxton Museum is essentially the story of the Alberta Aboriginal people with a strong emphasis on the Cree, Blackfoot, Blood and Stony people.
If the average, boring views from Jasper just aren't blowing your hair back, go for a ride up this sightseeing tramway. The vista is sure to take your breath away, with views, on a clear day, of the Columbia Icefield 75km to the south From the top of the tram you can take the steep 1.5km hike to the summit of Whistlers Mountain, where the outlook is even better.
On the opposite side of the highway to the town, Lakes Annette and Edith are popular for water activities in the summer and skating in the winter.
The GyPSy is a hand-held GPS device that you take in your car and guides you around the area. There is a lively running commentary that broadcasts through your stereo, pointing out highlights as you travel.
Modern tourists use these soothing (if often crowded) hot pools, steam room and spa furnished with excellent mountain views near the Banff Gondola, 4km south of town.
There's nothing like seeing the mountains reflected in a small deserted alpine lake. These two lakes, a convenient 7km from town, fit that order nicely. Abundant activities are available on the water, with canoes, kayaks and windsurfers available for rent.
For a short (2.3km one way) climb (260m) to break in your legs and survey the area, walk up stubby Tunnel Mountain, east of downtown. A trail leads up from St Julien Rd; you can drive here, but it's not a long walk from downtown to the start of the path. From the east end of Buffalo St, a 5.
Avoid the stereotypes. The Eddie might appear pretentious (black leather seats and mood lighting), and its name may contain the word 'burger,' but it welcomes all types (including exhausted hikers and kids) and its gourmet meals-in-a-bun are subtler and far less greasy than your standard Albertan patty.


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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 111 reviewers.
Rated 1 out of 5 by tccdc Internet Charges Very nice hotel and facilities. But for the first time ever was charged unnecessarily for Internet usage. Every time I selected the free option but they claimed I did not. All I know is that i will never stay here again because the hotel made up a charge got an extra 24!jordanian dollars. Will not be fooled again, and disappointed as SPG usually stands for quality. May 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by drron A Great stay We arrived on an early flight so arrived at the hotel at 0730.We had a guaranteed suite upgrade using suite night awards.As expected the room wasn't available on arrival but we were offered a regular room to use without even asking. Room service was very good and great value.The pool is great.Overall a great stay and good value.Thoroughly reccomend this hotel. July 10, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Squeeze80 This hotel is tired and needs some love Unfortunately this hotel is looking extremely tired and needs a whole lot of love. The staff also they looked like they couldn't care less from their uniforms that had seen better days to the care of the guests. For us the hotel served its purpose of a couple nights stay but it wasn't a great way to start out holiday in what is a beautiful country! October 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by ishtar the best in Amman Courteous, attentive and competent staff; extremely polite security staff; relaxed ambience; peaceful despite the central location; excellent choice of wines. March 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Odai74 Perfect I really like the location, customer service, check in front desk is helpful. Also, quality of food is great April 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Trainertravelor A very comfortable room Other than time spent conducting work, I spent most of my time in my room, which was very comfortable. The breakfast and lunch buffets were wonderful. It looked like the health club facilities were also very good, although initial illness and fatigue kept me from trying them. The staff who set up and maintained the training room I used did a terrific job- they were wonderfully responsive. My only concerns were: (1) so much cigarette smoke everywhere in the common rooms that I could not take advantage of them or even stay in the lobby and (2) there was only a dinner buffet, so if you wanted just a regular meal, you had to use room service. They were prompt in serving the meal, but the meals were skimpy considering the cost. This hotel is located in a busy area, not of shopping but of busy roads, so the air quality outside was not wonderful. Walking in any direction involved walking alongside or crossing very busy streets. One more thing: internet in the room is pretty expensive. February 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 One of my favorite hotels in the world I travel all over the globe for business and pleasure. This is not your average Sheraton, but very likely the best hotel in Amman. The staff goes over and above. The rooms are perfect for sleeping or just lounging around. The breakfast and dinner buffets are fantastic. Kudos to the staff! December 17, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by zhsap Staff !!!! The staff simply doesnt understand why Hotels have been found! I represent a top international organization and the staff was annoyingly afraid that we dont pay our bills and have even asked our guests to clear their room charges!! This is completely unacceptable from an SPG hotel (or so claimed!). May 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by martin100 Home from home I have been staying at the Amman Sheraton on a regular basis for the last three years and I am happy to report that the customer service continues to get better on each visit. I am really impressd with alll the staff and the extra effort they make really does make my stay feel like home from home March 31, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dido Poor service and facilities - You can write your name on the dust accumulated on the tables in the room. This was also the case in the corridors. - Room service was at a below average level. You have to call every day to get your requests done. - Facilities are very poor at the hotel (definitely not a 5 stars hotel). February 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by 42GS Be in Amman , be in Sheraton I had the pleasure to visit Amman for the last 7 Years. and I stayed in Sheraton as this is for me the perfect Business hotel. Very nice and helpfull people , good facilities and a very smooth integration between Business and Holiday visitors . The perfect place to be!!! R.H.Snik October 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by gf123 Oregon Ducks Your staff and services are excellent! I will be back! Thank you for all you do. Greg March 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Eyad Not just a hotel, it's like home with all taking care of you Although this is the 45th time I visit this hotel, the last two visits in December where exceptional. New General manager is in charge and a personal greeting with full care of my needs were given by him. The last trip was for medical reasons for my wife, the care we got, the attention to the smallest need of her after her operation, the quick response and action they took when she got tiered at night and the staff insuring the Hotel doctor arriving ASAP and then attending to getting the medication, the food specially cooked and all our needs, makes me feel this is better than staying home as we are more taken care of here. The personal check on our needs in such time by the GM and the night duty manager and staff exceeded any expectations. As a 5 star hotel, it's exceptional always by it's facilities and hospitality and the quality of rooms and services, but this time, they showed me how they can take care of me as a family. I thank the GM and the staff for all what they have done to us in those 7 days Eyad December 30, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by NEORIS Value for Money- Compared to other hotels in Amman Compard to other hotels in Amman, you get value for money. Highly Recommended. March 17, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by alex51 Internet connection I don't understand why the internet connection is an extra ? In most of hotels worldwide the internet connection is included, especially business hotels. In addition I was not able to connection from my room or link@sheraton, I had to ask assistance and then IT manager. February 21, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by DiscerningTraveler Food was the Best The buffet had excellent choices and the staff were attentive. The room and bathroom was small and carpet was not clean. There seemed to be no one willing to assist with luggage at the door. Service needs to improve. Indoor pool was clean and a good temperature. April 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Manju excellent hotel i have stayed at this hotel ever since it first opened and always love staying here staff are friendly and always wanting to help food is amazing love the new diet plate foods very nice to be able to keep an eye on what you are eating while away April 3, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by DrJamal It's a good Sheraton but NOTthe best It is a good Sheraton Hotel but I've been in better ones especially towards recognising me as a SPG Member. February 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alwalid77 General Review This Hotel has very good resturants, amaaaazing breakfast, excellent concierge service and very polite staff from reception til housekeeping ..... best 5 stars hotel in amman. thank you guys. January 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill My home away from home I have been an extended stay quest with the Amman-Sheraton since April 2012. My experience has been exceptional and I am treated like one of the family. This makes my long stays away from home much easier and enjoyable. Regards, Bill March 4, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by SanDiego2013 The place I always stay. This hotel generally has great service and lovely facilities. The pool area is great, the gym is excellent, and the rooms are nice, with big comfortable beds. The guest rooms are quiet, so it's ideal for resting and relaxing. August 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by TamerNNNNNN Suggestions and comments Bathroom, needs maintenance and "Shatafeh" is missing. Mr. Omar at the entrance lost his smile February 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jouanna This hotel feels like home I would like to thank the staff for their warm welcome and continuous support especially upon check-in and upon calling guest service. February 6, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MichaelNabil Always meeting my expectations Am frequent traveler to Amman, first time I visited another famous Hotel, yet when I tried Sheraton, it became my only choice because simply it is Always meeting my expectations December 13, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Amraam Internet Nowadays, the WiFi internet connection should be available and free in all rooms. All advanced hotels have taken this approach. It is an oldfashion habit to charge separately about internet. January 26, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by squirrel Return stay Room was promptly changed (at 1.30 am!) after a non-smoking room had been used for this purpose. Received an apology from reception and an offer of compensation which was politely declined. April 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by julienParis75 BRILLANT HOTEL EXCELLENT STAFF Arrived in this hotel with a broken leg everybody took care of me as I was part of their family very touching. Hotel is top notch beautiful rooms, Thnaks and see you soon. Perfect stay! August 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alejandra Best hotel in Amman This is the best hotel in Amman, if you want to enjoy western standards and service this is the right hotel. Service, staff, food, everything was amazing, they gave us an upgrade. October 12, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by tanline35 Long Stay The Sheraton is a great hotel for the long stay business traveler. Accomadations for relaxing and doing business are exceptional. Overall staying at the Sheraton is always a pleasure. September 2, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by jrtome Best Hotel In Amman! Regular visitor to Amman for the past 10 years. No doubt Sheraton is the best choice of Hotel in the city, for location, great rooms, staff attention and great food!, November 17, 2013


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I believe in the miracle of life. I believe in the eternity of the soul. I believe in the wondrous gifts of nature, the solemn grace of a setting sun, the calm of a morning sea, the scent of pure breeze, the warmth of a sunny day, the picturesque scene of solitude, the sway and motion of heavenly clouds, the lines, shapes and contours of a wonderful vision - bright, lucid and clear. I believe in the cacophony of aural experiences, music of the spirit, the ambient sound of sweet whispers, the surreal echo of distant dreams, the ripples and flutter of movement in the air. I believe in the visual explosion of colors, the subtle tints of dawn, the harsh light of noon and the muted tones and shadows of early evening. I believe in so much reality there is barely room for pretensions and lies. Because I believe in what I see and sense, grasp and comprehend, it is truth that beholds my being. I am what I am because I believe. (Photo location: Brgy. Simlong, Batangas City, Philippines)
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Re-restart Day 2
Breakfast is a very exciting combination of turkey and beef with guac and a banana.
Chickens thighs and asparagus. That's what for lunch.
A liquid dinner; berries, mango, pineapple, greek yogurt and milk.
Breakfast is a very exciting combination of turkey and beef with guac and a banana.
Chickens thighs and asparagus. That's what for lunch.
A liquid dinner; berries, mango, pineapple, greek yogurt and milk.
Crap. Two days into my restart and I already stopped updating. I could choose to beat myself up for this, or just get on with things. I'm choosing the latter.
Today, I weighed 178, which is 1.5 lbs heavier than last week. I had a good week exercising, but my diet wasn't ideal. I did two days of light weights, and 3 days of running using a 5K training app. I am not working out today, because my right knee hurts, and I don't want to cause more injury.
For breakfast today, I had an omelet with two eggs, some onion, a small tomato, and some asparagus. That is how to re-restart on a Sunday morning.
For lunch, I had a peppercorn burger with guac and corn salad (thanks Whole Foods).
Dinner was a tall, cool smoothie with mango, berries of many kinds, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt and milk.
Day 2 of my restart, and so far, so good. Solid meals and a good workout of light weight lifting.
Breakfast was a giant smoothie. This is what I started with:
Add some milk and greek yogurt, and this is what it turned into:
Lunch was leftovers - more meatballs and corn salad. I topped the corn with guacamole, because almost everything is better with guac.
And for dinner, I steamed a bunch of cauliflower, broccoli and red onion. Tossed with some garlic and olive oil. I had a few slices of turkey too, but no picture because I was hungry and impatient.
Give it a shot since iGoogle's being sunsetted.
The countdown to Kiawah is on, and I feel flabby. As of today, my weight is 176.5. I don't necessarily need to lose weight, but I want to be more firm. So…I am rebooting my diet and fitness regimen. (Yes, again.) I have done one week of alternating light weights with a 5K training app. Since I've done 30-day experiments in the past, I'm going to make this one 60 days.
Kelly Osbourne presided over a lip-sync-off of a Selena Gomez song by a Drag Race castoff and a pageant child, and then two people from Twilight gave a Best Fan Website award to a Vampire Diaries fan website. So that, it would appear, is the state of Gay America in 2012.
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But I will have to take breaks for when I have exams and stuff.
So far:
3/50 read.
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac - Gabrielle Zevin.
Life On The Refrigerator Door - Alice Kuipers.
Cut - Patricia McCormick.
Next books include but are not limited to:
The Death of Bunny Munro - Nick Cave
The Gum Thief - Douglas Coupland
The Help - Kathryn Stockett
Tales From A Midwife (collection of 4 "books") - Jennifer Worth
Naive. Super - Erlend Loe
All My Friends Are Superheroes - Andrew Kaufman
Veronika Decides To Die - Paulo Coelho
Ashes - Ilsa J. Bick
When I Was Five I Killed Myself - Howard Buten
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
All My Sons - Arthur Miller (a play)


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please help me
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Undercover said...
you was doing about 2k through BT, i get about 3.5k crits and higher on my rogue lol. but dont worry, i wont be nerfed, same with other classes lol
and as for burst damage. what do rogues have when they first come out of stealth in BG and stun lock etc till players are near enough dead before they even have a chance to fight, and when they do, there pwned lol :P
but keep crying about pallys cause they have now taken the spotlight from other classes. boohooo again and blizz comes with the nerf bat
What i find entertaining is that most of the 'ret pallies are OP' QQ seems to come from rogues. They couldn't take getting there butts handed to them after dominating pvp for so long.
It seems that blizz wants only two or three classes in this game to dominate. Before these last few patches, the game had turned into World of Roguecraft. Locks had there time to dominate and it was World of Warlockcraft.
The bigger problem (if you've been playing since WoW came out) is this is a game that is dying. Terrible customer support, i.e. Blues who don't seem to respond in forums anymore, classes or specs that are broken, i.e. the priest class, etc. The current solution seems to be, homogenize the races and classes. Blizzard seems intent on destroying any individuality in the game.
And oh yeah, I know what's coming. Stop QQ'ing, leave the game, we don't need you; the typical 11 year old's fanboy response.
Undercover said...
i totally agree. rogues always topped the bg charts whichever char i play. and now they dont. booohooo, quick nerf someone that can actually beat u lol
and as for the mana regen cut down. rogues have just had there energy bar buffed so it refreshes quicker so more damage and attacks for them lol


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My biggest complaint with the vehicles in Ulduar is that it just takes so damn long to get to FL. Right now we have FL pretty much on farm status, but it takes so long to get to him in those slow vehicles. Im looking forward to being able to leave up all the towers, just so we wont have to drive around for too long before going to the boss.
Vehicles for bosses is great.
Vehicles for trash just makes trash that much more annoying.
Same here.
It was fun the 2 or 3 first times, now it's just painful. Having to spend 10-15 min on this (usually, there is always a moron to do something stupid enough making everybody lose 10 more minutes, so that's more something like 30 min lost on this) is just a painful waste of time.
But well, that was fun at the very beginning, so let's say that it was done the right way.


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one of my favorite picture I've taken of my pembroke welsh corgi, Maisy! Follow for more :)
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She tries to be scary
Maisy's 'get away from me' face
Anonymous said: Maisy sure is cute! Have her markings changed much as she's aged?
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Archive for 'Maternity'
Charleston Beach Family Photography Day 21:
What a fun afternoon I had with this cute couple! They are expecting their first baby this June, and I could not be more excited for them! They are so sweet, fun, and full of laughs…I can already tell that this is going to be one lucky little baby.
I absolutely loved working with this adorable couple expecting their first baby! Here is a sneak peek to brighten up your Tuesday:
I just want to take a minute and wish all of our wonderful family, friends, and clients a fabulous New Year. We are so looking forward to what 2013 will bring. I am excited to start doing family shoots again very shortly, and look forward to working with you all very soon! Happy New Year!
I get so excited every time I look at these! I am just thrilled for this sweet couple who have a baby girl on the way. These two were recently here for a quick trip since Charleston is their old stomping ground. Naturally, we had to squeeze in a little beach time. They really worked it like pros considering it was overcast and chilly. Congrats again, you two, and can't wait for your sweet little one to arrive!
This dashing couple opted for maternity pics during their anniversary trip to Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina at Patriot's Point. They got engaged here five years ago, so it was very special to get to capture them at this new milestone in their lives: expecting their first baby! I really loved getting to work with them, and was swooning over the wardrobe choices. Thanks again to this happy couple for allowing me to be a part of this special trip to Patriot's Point!
I've been busy getting things all organized, updated, and ready for 2013, and with that comes a new studio line: 843.367.2528
Of course, you can always reach me by email as well: firstname.lastname@example.com
I am looking forward to a few changes to make things even better for our wonderful clients in the New Year. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far, and I will keep posting updates as they come!


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