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Full moon diving are the best night dives you will ever made.
Do you love to dive at night? Us too, because the colors are awesome and without the diffracted sun rays, every single coral, gorgonians, and other colored fishes, pop up of their natural and highlighted colors when our torch spots them.
But diving during the full moon, a different effect is happening (no, you will not transform yourself into a werewolf) it's all about the light. The light of the moon is different than the sun as weel as a different nocturnal life is getting out too.
Night dives are awesome, but full moon diving is a haven for the night divers.
If you never dove at night, you can alway learn to dive at night in one of our dive centers, and be a certified night scuba-diver to know at least the different signal to do with your torch or lights, because underwater at night your buddy cannot see your hand's signals, so we use a torch for many different signals.
Anyway, you should try to dive during the full moon, it's a magical and unique experience. The light of the full moon gives a surrounding white-blue luminosity, which gives a phantasmagorical effect underwater to your dive buddies and everything else.
A lot of unique marine life get out only during the full moon, and for most of them, the full moon is the only reproduction time, which makes the full moon diving a unique and memorable experience.
Full moon diving calendar 2017
Bellow is the exact full moon diving calendar for the year 2017 in the Philippines.
A full moon dive can be done 2 to 3 nights before the calculated calendar and 2 to 3 nights after the dates below.
This 4 to 6 days period is where the particular marine life goes out during the full moon.
|Popular Given Names
|Jan. 12
|Wolf Moon
|19h34 (7PM)
|Feb. 11
|Snow Moon
|08h33 (8AM)
|Mar. 12
|Worm Moon
|23h54 (11PM)
|Apr. 11
|Pink Moon
|15h08 (3PM)
|May 11
|Flower Moon
|06h43 (6AM)
|June 9
|Strawberry Moon
|22h10 (10PM)
|July 9
|Buck Moon
|13h07 (1PM)
|Aug. 8
|Sturgeon Moon
|03h11 (3AM)
|Sept. 6
|Harvest Moon
|16h03 (4PM)
|Oct. 6
|Hunter's Moon
|03h40 (3AM)
|Nov. 4
|Beaver Moon
|13h23 (1PM)
|Dec. 3
|Cold Moon
|23h47 (11PM)


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Genesis 24:12 "Then he prayed, O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham."
This last week, Pastor Kyle continued in his Sunday sermon series based upon the book of Genesis stating that streaming video has changed the way that people get discovered and become an overnight success today. But, in reality, there are no actual overnight success stories because everyone prepares and makes wise choices for the opportunity when the break shows up. The only One who can really advance our life is God. He has put us all here and now, on paths to Divine appointments. And, when you walk in the Spirit, there are Divine appointments all over the plan because the Lord put you and I here for a reason and given us clear and specific orders.
Proverbs 15:21-23 "folly delights a man who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding keeps a straight course. Plans fail of lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. A man finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word!"
Pastor Kyle gives us six steps on how to create an environment where wise choices are the most likely to meet Divine appointments: (1) Front-End preparation. Many times in life, we fail to prepare on the front-end and fail to capitalize on the back-end. Be authentic and well-prepared in alignment with God's holy Word, will and Way. Life is not about an image or a show that we project to other. The indwelling Holy Spirit shall give you and I guidance and protection along paths of righteousness. (2) Continuous prayer. Cultivate a deep and continuous prayer life because prayer puts the "power" in "preparation" of our plan.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, "Be joyful always; pray continuously; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
(3) Have a solid plan for success. Do not expect God to provide alone; put yourself in the position to succeed. Yet, it is important to plan, not only for a Plan "B" for the potential roadblocks and failures but also for a Plan "A" for what to do when you succeed because that is the goal. Think through your plan and contingencies, but know that our plan may not be God's plan. (4) Have a focus on your character development, not just in your results. Be extremely cautious not to put the Lord to the test … no "fleece test" (if you do this, then I'll do that test) of God allowed". He is the sovereign Creator of heaven and Earth, and everything that lives and has breath, and has total dominion of all that He has created and sustains. We need to reveal a servant's heart, seeing a need as another Divine appointment and godly meeting it, showing God's work in life.
2 Corinthians 3:10-12 "For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. And if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory that lasts! Therefore, since we have such a hope we are very bold."
(5) Have a boldness to step out there and go for it. Generally, we should take more time in decision-making. But, when Devine appointments appear in front of us, we need to act. There are no "bait and switch" issues going on with the Lord. Do whatever God wants you to do. (6) Have humility at every step. There are people who do the task, but not give all their heart and effort with a godly attitude into it. Be the kind of person that is prepared for the Devine appointments along life's path to glory. You have the power to prepare and put yourself in the position to receive Divine appointments by God and be blessed.
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Earlier this month, the Media Action Network for Asian Americans implored the Fox brass to reconsider -- and even re-shoot -- the content featured in the pilot for Seth MacFarlane's live-action comedy "Dads," a fall series peppered with racist humor throughout its first seg.
Fox's Kevin Reilly and Joe Earley, chairman and chief operating officer of Fox, respectively, stated in a follow up letter to MANAA that the group's "perspective on programming is always important to us, especially given our ongoing efforts to reflect diverse characters and stories on our air." Pair did not mention re-shooting the pilot.


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PUB groups in the north west are toasting a healthy rise in takings over the festive season, buoyed by the mild weather, televised soccer and the fact that Christmas and the New Year fell in midweek.
A number of quoted high street chains suffered flat sales towards the end of 2002, which triggered profit warnings and a slump in share prices.
They have been caught in a fierce battle for custom which has led to heavy price-cutting. Operators have complained of overcapacity on the high street, and a trend for consumers to buy discounted booze from local supermarkets to drink at home.
But they, and other groups which operate away from the high street, have been cheered by their festive performance.
Manchester-based Hydes, which has 70 pubs, said like-for-like takings during Christmas week were up 5.8 per cent. Figures for the New Year period are still being assessed.
Chief executive Chris Hopkins said: "We are very pleased with how our Christmas trade has gone. The days fell quite nicely because the main holidays were in midweek.
"But we have improved the way we run the pubs, with more focus on marketing our facilities for Christmas parties, such as function rooms and restaurants, and they have done well."
AIM-listed Honeycombe Leisure, which has 74 pubs in the north west, Yorkshire and the Midlands, said like-for-like turnover was up four per cent.
Joint chief executive James Baer said: "We are reasonably happy with our performance.
"The mild weather and the amount of televised football this year have had the biggest positive impact for us."
Richard Kershaw, chief executive at Manchester brewery Joseph Holt, which operates about 130 pubs, said: "It's been quite a reasonable Christmas period. We were not disappointed.
"It's always helpful when Christmas and the New Year fall in midweek, as people go out at weekends anyway."
Simon Eyles, marketing manager at Warrington-based Burtonwood Brewery, which has 442 tenanted pubs and 37 managed ones, said: "We are still analysing the data, but our initial figures, particularly for our managed pubs, are very encouraging."
J D Wetherspoon finance director Jim Clarke declined to give details of the group's trading, but said: "Like-for-like will be positive."
Wine bar group Yates, which is based in Bolton, declined to give figures.
Cheer for pub groups as festive takings rise
PUB groups in the north west are toasting a healthy rise in takings over the festive season, buoyed by the mild weather, televised soccer and the fact that Christmas and the New Year fell in midweek.


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Had severe pain in rib cage and feeling sore. Could this be due to gas?
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Last night at rest I experienced a quick onset of severe pain on my right side beginning around the bottom of my rib cage and extended up into my right arm, neck and into my lower jaw. It lasted approx. 10-15 mins. I'm still very sore. I did burp when it was over. Can I assume it was gas?
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Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that there is a possibilty that you may had acute gastritis but still in my opinion you should see your cardiologist to rule out any kind of cardiac involvement although the chances are less but at least an ECG examination is required . If it would have been gas problem only , muscles would not have been sore till this long . So, in my opinion you must see a doctor . Take care. Dr. Shruti
Follow-up: Had severe pain in rib cage and feeling sore. Could this be due to gas? 3 minutes later
Wow so it "Could" be cardiac even on the right side? since I burped I thought it was gas. I'm still sore, tho, and my throat is tight. thank you.
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Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Cardiac pain can radiate to either side left or right so ruling this cause remains necessary . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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Stayed in September 2013, on a business trip. Rooms were spacious and service was reasonable. Found front desk staff to be very professional and accommodating. Would stay there again. Prices were fair for Nanchang. Nice walking area around the hotel and close to Bayi Square, a must see.I've tried to add an exterior view of the hotel but it did not seem to take.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney did not practice Thursday because of bruised ribs, but is expected to play against Kentucky on Saturday night.
Clowney has also dealt with bone spurs in his right foot this season that the 6-foot-6, 274-pound lineman has had since high school.
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Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder made his case to about 75 Springfield residents about why he believes the city needs four tax increases the next year.
He said the tax increases will help cover a $5 million hole which needs to balance the budget. The city has received less than expected sales tax and income tax revenue this past year.
Friday he answered questions from the audience and says while no one likes tax increases, this is what's best for the city.
"It's not just about the wards, it's about our community. So if somebody is sick in your family, you don't say we don't have the money for it, you take care of it," he said. "And that's what we're trying to do. We're trying to take care of the city."
The tax increases include adding a quarter percent to the sales tax and a one percent to the hotel motel tax.
The mayor said these still fall in line with other central Illinois cities but many of the aldermen Newschannel 20 has talked to say they're looking to make cuts before approving tax hikes.


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Placing Places Of Validation
This past weekend, the Downtown and Exposition Park Focus Weekend provided many opportunities for art goers to check out lots of great shows. One of the shows was California African American Museum's Places Of Validation, Art, And Progression, a show that ties heavily to other shows in the city but that you may have somehow missed.
Places of Validation looks at Black art through the network of those that supported it during a time when black artists were–essentially–excluded from the larger artistic lens. For example: David HammonsDoor, pictured in this post (which belongs to CAAM and is in their show), addresses the systemic institutional exclusion of blacks, and to this day is one of the most borrowed works in the museum's collection. The show, which is wonderfully important and needs to be on your radar screen, includes other similarly significant pieces and highlights the role that collectors, historians, advocates, and educators played in creating a strong foundation for Black artists to thrive–a support system of involvement that Angelenos can still feel today. Moreover, the show features about 180 artworks, video documentation of 50 murals, and six interview stations to share artists' stories and involvement in the movement.
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Above: The Door (Admissions Office), 1969, David Hammons. Wood, acrylic sheet, and pigment construction. 79 x 48 x 15 in. Gift of the California African American Foundation; Collection of Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum. © Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum.


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Him: Yes, please.
Me: Do you want regular, French vanilla, or cinnamon spice?
Him: Regular. (then after seeing that it was Folger's) Uh, wait, maybe this stuff will be ok (the cinnamon spice).
No, Jamie, I am not a coffee snob. I do not have the luxury of being single. Here's another example...I made an apple pie and he did not want any when the rest of us had some. A short time later...
Him: Hey, can I have some apple pie now?
Me: Sure.
Him: [blank stare and awkward moment] Umm, ok, I guess I'll get it myself.
Mom: Your arms aren't broken! Get up and get it yourself!
Now for a normal person, I would probably be the good hostess and serve the pie myself. But my brother is a jerk who thinks everyone needs to wait on him. He's 35 years old. Nope, not me. He can get his own darn pie!
Now the story of the clogs. I heard about Bro's visit a couple weeks before the fact. I thought a pair of clogs might be a nice gift for the kids to give him. I asked him if he'd want some, what colors would he like and what is his shoe size. Sure, he'd like some and how about MN Wild colors? That's our hockey team...red, green, gold.
Wait, what the heck is his shoe size? Darn brother! I sent another message (because forget trying to reach him by phone) but I had a good idea of his size so I went ahead and bought the yarn. I got Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted in Red Fox and Elf Green. 2 skeins each. I already had a nice gold at home that I'd dyed myself.
I bought the yarn on Wednesday. Got a text that night that Bro is a US size 9.5. Ok, good. Thursday got another text saying that he actually is more like a US size 9. Oye. I decided to go with the mens size medium and figured if I could get these suckers knit on Friday, I'd felt them early Saturday and pray the dryer would get them dry enough to give to him Saturday afternoon.
I knit like a madwoman on Friday, working just enough to satisfy my company that I wasn't slacking off. Soles and cuffs were done in green, two rounds of gold before the short rows of the foot, then red for the main part of the foot. I wove in the last end just before bedtime on Friday night. Whew!
At 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, I consulted a few sock books and the tables with shoe sizes and foot lengths. I found the right length and got to felting. These felted up so nicely and got to the right size at the same time. I put them on the dryer rack and set it to medium heat. Got it all done in time to go watch my daughter's basketball games.
I kept the clogs in the dryer all afternoon. It was still running when my mom and brother arrived around 4:45 p.m. After saying hello and all that, the first thing he said was "so where are my MN Wild slippers? Huh? are they done?"
I walked silently into the laundry room, emerging with the perfectly dry and wonderful MN Wild Felted Clogs. They fit perfectly and he loved them. It also felt good that I didn't give him any ammunition to pick on me because I didn't finish something.
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We've long been fans of Aimee Twigger's blog Twigg Studios and all her lovely making and baking. If you're tempted by any of her delicious cakes, just click the image and you'll be taken through the recipe!
When did you start your blog?
I started my blog in 2011. I started by sharing craft tutorials from things I had made like cushion and home decor and over time I have edged towards baking and sharing recipes I decided to start my blog so I could share the things I had made with others.
How much time do you get to dedicate to making, writing and taking photos for it?
I dedicate alot of time to blogging and spend time every day either baking something and taking photos or linking up to other blogs or using pinterest and other social media to find inspiation. Im lucky enough to work part time at the moment so I have alot of spare time to create things and spend time online.
Earl Grey Macaroons
Your recipes look super scrummy – where do you look for inspiration for your bakes?
I spend alot of time on pinterest getting ideas for recipes - it's my favourite place on the Internet to search! I also love watching TV shows like the Great British Bake Off and I like to buy magazines. I own alot of cook books and my mum has alot too so we share each others. I try to use the basic idea of a recipe then put my own spin on it. Reading other blogs is also a great way to find inspiration.
Which are your favourite recipes and crafty tutorials on your blog?
I love baking bread. There's something relaxing about kneading dough. I made some pretzels the other day, using a basic pretzel recipe from the Hairy Biker's Cookbook but changed it from a savoury recipe to a sweet one by adding apple puree into the dough and coating them in cinnamon sugar. It's had a lot of interest. I also have some paper flower tutorials that I loved making. I have always been a crafty person so I really enjoy creating things. Christmas is my favourite time to make stuff - I love making decorations.
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Does anything you make not make it onto the blog?
Yes, all the time! Sometimes I will make something that looks amazing in real life but I just cant get a photo of it looking as good and so I wont put it on my blog. The other day I made some amazing doughnuts but I just could not get good photos of them because the weather was dull and the photos didnt look good - though it gives me an excuse to make them again when the weather is better! Sometimes it's the other way around and things taste better than they look or a craft just wont turn out how I'd planned. It sounds silly but I'm my own worst critic.
Your photography is so beautiful, what do you think is the key for making crafts shine when taking photos?
Taking good photos is so important for bloggers as its what makes people want to read the article. I try really hard to get a good photo with the little equipment I have around the house. Taking photos in natural daylight seems to bring the best results especially for food photography. I like to stage a photo with props - I have lots of vintage baking equipment and cutlery that I use when I'm taking pictures of food or for crafts like paper flowers I have a bottle and jar collection that I use as vases. I've collected most of it from charity shops. I like to take a few photos to see how it looks then I edit it using Photoshop Elements. Sometimes I will take 40 photos and only use four of them for a post, but to make a photo really shine I think setting the scene is important.
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What's your favourite thing about being a blogger?
I love blogging its such a great way to meet new people and share the things I have made with others. I can't imagine not blogging now its part of my daily routine.
You take part in link parties online a lot, why do you think it's important to connect with other bloggers?
Linking up with other blogs helps put your work out there for others to see its a great way of supporting one another and helps build a following. Also it's great to meet other bloggers who share the same passions.
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Any episode that begins with Sydney and Vaughn making out is considered a good episode to me. As they are making out and undressing each other they are talking about how long their debriefing was and how they couldn't stop staring at each other. Sydney even mentioned that she thinks her dad may have noticed. Vaughn isn't convinced that Jack noticed, but Vaughn's attention was on Sydney and not on Jack. Sydney asks if Jack didn't notice, why was he assigned to the investigation. Vaughn is still undressing Sydney and she's undressing him as well, but he tells her that it's a big case and he is the point guy for finding out who hacked into the CIA's database. She turns his comment about being the point guy around to the task at hand and brings him down on top of her on the couch. He asks about Will and Francie and Sydney tells him that they won't be back for hours. It is at this point that we see that the tie that Evil Francie gave to Vaughn is lying in the floor.
The scene changes to a computer screen that is showing an audio feedback of Vaughn telling Sydney she is beautiful. Then we see Evil Francie and she is on the phone with Sark telling him that Will may be compromised. This leads to Sark going to Irina and telling her that Evil Francie may be compromised if the CIA is able to confirm that Will is the mole and use therapy to reveal that Evil Francie is not truly Francie. Sark assumes that Will should be terminated and Irina is adamant that she wants Will Tippin alive, so they need to make his frame look convincing.
Next we see Evil Francie with some contraption over Will's eyes keeping them open while she hypnotizes him. She makes it so that when he is asked personal questions, the harder he thinks about them the less he will remember. Then she puts some eye drops in his eyes and points a laser into his eyes. I am guessing that she is making it so that the ocular scan that they perform to see if project Helix had been used will show he is a double now even though he is not.
While Sydney and Will are out for a run, some SUV's approach them and men come out with guns out. They arrest Will under suspicion of espionage.
In the conference room, Kendall, Jack, and Marshall are at the head of the table in a cluster, Sydney and Vaughn are sitting at the side table. Usually they are more spread out, so this was a clue that something is definitely up. But Sydney tells everyone that Will isn't a traitor. Jack then explains the reasons that they ended up arresting Will. Which were the two instances where the information leaked out that led to satellites going down so Irina could escape and then the footage from Tuscany showing who shot Emily. Marshall tells Sydney that Will's user account was active in two locations during the information, but the data did come from one of those locations and from Will's account. Sydney once again tells them that she has known Will for years and there is no way that he would ever work for Sloane. Then Jack tells her that the other possibility is that they don't actually have Will Tippin in custody, but he may be the second double from project Helix.
Sydney is having a hard time digesting that Will could possibly be the other double and looks to Vaughn to see what he thinks, but he just looks as surprised as she is. Kendall then explains that they found Provacillium in Will's car. It's a medication that gene therapy recipients take to keep their body from rejecting the DNA mutations. Vaughn is the first one to mention the ocular scan, but Jack tells him that Will is already being transported to medical services for one at that moment. Jack takes a moment, and then looks at Sydney and Vaughn and tells them that there is something else, that a digital recording was found among Will's things and it was taken by the surveillance equipment that they found in Sydney's apartment several months ago. Sydney and Vaughn just look at each other. Jack takes one last look at them and then turns to leave. As he leaves he gives Sydney a remote. Jack and Kendall are exiting and Marshall takes a look around and then realizes that it's time for him to go as well.
Once Sydney and Vaughn are alone in the room, they look at each other and Sydney stands up with the remote and presses play. We see them viewing the video of the first night that Sydney and Vaughn had together. Sydney looks at it for a moment and then looks down probably thinking how much she wishes that he dad had not seen that. Vaughn is very embarrassed; having your bosses see a tape of you in bed with a co-worker is bad enough, but even worse when one boss is that co-workers father. They finally look at each other, but they are both speechless.
I'm sure it is known that they are dating, but they have kept things very professional in the office. There is never any kissing at work, or any other form of PDA. The most they have done is hugged which is something they had done before they became a couple. I think that they had such an emotional connection before they ever started dating that for them showing off in the work place isn't necessary. For the most part, they can look at each other and know what the other is thinking and when they are on their own that is when they can get all lovey with each other. So having co-workers and their bosses / father see them like this is not something they ever wanted. It is also interesting to think about as we go in to the third season soon and we how different the Sydney/Vaughn relationship is to another relationship.
After Will is back from medical services Sydney goes to visit him and tells him that they believe that he may be a double and that they aren't sure if he is Will Tippin or not. He failed the ocular scan, and she tells him this. She starts to ask him questions, and then we see that Dixon and Vaughn are watching the feed in the command center. Sydney asked Will about the time that they kissed, knowing that Will wouldn't have told anyone about that, but Will couldn't remember all the details which frustrates him and makes Sydney question if it is him or not. Vaughn on the other hand, doesn't like hearing about a time that Sydney and Will shared a kiss. Will does tell her that it must be a set up, and he did some of the research on the Dr. who developed the program and was doubled himself. He tells her to go to his office and find his research and try and clear him.
Sydney has a fight with Dixon about if Will is actually the double or not, Dixon firmly believes that he is and that he fed Sloane the information that led to Diane's death. Once Dixon leaves Sydney asks for Jack's permission for a protective detail to be put on Francie in case someone is targeting her friends and asks to question Francie about Will's behavior, but it would include telling Francie about her real life. Jack approves it, but tells her to say as little as possible.
Back in the conference room, we have the same group as before, I can imagine that it has to be a little awkward, but luckily they are all trained in compartmentalizing their feelings. But based off of Will's research, they are sending Sydney and Vaughn to get information from a man called Hans Jürgen's whose equipment was used to monitor the patients during the gene therapy, so they may be able to get information on the real second double from him. Kendall wants to send Will off to camp Harris for unrestricted interrogation, but Sydney fights him on this, finally Jack jumps in and tells them that for now, Will is staying where he is and Sydney and Vaughn are going to Berlin to find Hans.
Once in Berlin Sydney and Vaughn meet up with a contact that has located Hans. The contact tells them that he is currently at a sex club that he often frequents, the kind with leather, whips, chains, latex, etc. Vaughn asks how long he will be there and the man smiles at him and tells Vaughn that it could be a couple of hours. Sydney immediately tells them that she thinks that they should move in now. Vaughn looks at her and a huge grin starts creeping across his face. Sydney looks at him and sees this smile and just says, what? He tries a straight face and tells her nothing and she looks back at their contact, then he looks at Sydney again and the grin returns.
Next thing we know we are at the said sex club. We get a glimpse of Hans having a drink, but not being entertained. Then we see Vaughn at the bar watching the room and you can tell he is a little disgusted by it all. But once Sydney sits down next to him, he smirks a little and tells her that he's glad he's not the one in leather. She smiles and tells him that he would look good in a teddy. Vaughn smiles a bit, then goes into business mode and tells Sydney that Hans is with his security team against the wall. Sydney takes a look back and sees him, and seeing him smile back at her doesn't thrill her. So she isn't smiling when she turns back to Vaughn. She takes a drink and bites down on some ice and then begins her job. Vaughn watches as she walks away, and you can tell that he doesn't mind the view too much.
Sydney convinces Hans to come with her and she has him undressed down to her boxers and he is chained up by his hands and ankles. Once she has him all tied up, she calls him by his name and tells him that she has a few questions for him. He wonders how she knew his name and then the door opens and Vaughn walks in. She looks up at him and says, "Hello, Honey." Vaughn places something on a table and responds, "Hello, Dear." Just that little conversation makes me smile and get giddy about the two of them every time. I love seeing couples refer to each other with terms of endearment. But Hans wants to know who Vaughn is. But Sydney just looks at him and asks if she is correct with his wife's name being Alba. He asks how she knows his wife and we see Vaughn getting set up to take some pictures. Sydney posing generously all around Hans and Vaughn smiles at her and the situation as he takes plenty if pictures. Vaughn stops taking pictures and Sydney tells Hans that they know about project Helix, and since Markovic is dead, he is the only one who knows the identity of the second double that his machines were used on. Sydney throws her whip to Vaughn, I wonder if they will be keeping this Alias outfit and props for later? Hans starts to tell her that he doesn't know, but Vaughn interrupts him and tells him that his wife will love the pictures, and asks if she has the same email address. Hans tells them that he wasn't there for the procedure, but Markovic had to be connected to an off site server farm because of the large amount of data that the procedure required. If they could find the server farm, they could find the identity of the second double. Sydney and Vaughn look at each other and finally Vaughn sets down the memory chip and places it on the table and tells him he can keep the pictures, and they leave convinced that he has told them all he knows.
When Sydney returns from Berlin, she finds out that Will was transferred to Camp Harris by Kendall and that the transfer was intercepted and Will can't be found. So she locates Kendall and tears in to him. She calls him a son of a bitch for sending Will to Camp Harris and because of him her friend may be dead. He reminds her that even if Jack is his boss temporarily, he is still hers. But after SD-6, I think she will always have a problem will authority. Kendall tells her that her friend arranged for an armed assault team. Sydney questions how he could've done this from his cell since he didn't even get a phone call. Dixon tells her that he saw it happen and that he shot some of the men, Sydney asks him if he is sure it wasn't self-defense. Dixon is pissed that Sydney is still defending Will, but Jack asks for a moment alone with Sydney. Once the others have left, Sydney breaks down and tells Jack that she can't accept that Will has been doubled, because if that is the case then the real Will would most likely be dead and she just can't handle that.
At Sydney's house Sydney is talking to Evil Francie about the possibility of Will being doubled, she can't fathom how that's even possible with a fake tear running down her check and immediate composure as soon as Sydney is not looking when she goes to answer her phone. Sydney picks up the phone and it is Will calling. He tells her about the assault team hitting the transport and wanting to kill him themselves Sydney tells him that he is on a shoot to kill watch list with the FBI and CIA and that she needs to bring him in so that she can keep him safe. He reply's by telling her, "Syd, I love you. I can't…. I can't trust you. Not anymore. Meeting you… Meeting you destroyed my life. You want to help me? Prove I'm innocent." Sydney is incredibly hurt by this statement, but I don't think that she is surprised by it. Unfortunately it caught her enough off guard that she starts telling him classified information with Evil Francie standing right there to listen in. She tells him that they may be able to locate a DNA record of the surgical procedure and it could clear him. We see Evil Francie get intensely worried when she hears this. She goes on to tell him that it is on a server farm somewhere in Europe, and that she promises to find it. Will then tells her that it may not be anything, but Markovic used to launder money through his farm in Marseilles, but maybe it wasn't a cow/pig type farm, maybe that's the server farm. She had to say the name of the city out loud when she asks if he remembers where, which he doesn't. Then he hangs up. Evil Francie wants information, but Sydney tells her that she can't, and tells her that she has to go.
On the roof of what I assume to be the command center, Jack and Sydney meet and Jack tells Sydney that forensics has determined that Will's fingerprint was placed on the detonator after it was wiped clean, so they don't believe that Will was responsible for Diane's death. But the DOJ won't approve them going in to search the server farm for a while longer. Jack tells Sydney to take Vaughn with her to Marseilles and go into the server farm tactically. Jack knows that sending them on this mission without DOJ approval will get him demoted and he will have to give up command back to Kendall, but Jack tells her that he isn't cut out for management anyway.
Once in Marseilles Sydney is briefing the tactical team on what will happen once she is in the building, once she is finished, Vaughn tells them the rest of their mission. I love the way that they work together on this and act as appropriate co-workers, Vaughn even called her Agent Bristow during his instructions. Then as they begin their plan, he addresses her again as Agent Bristow, to which to pops open a bottle of Champagne and sprays him down with it, and after doing so, smiles generously at him as he wipes it off of his face. They did this so Vaughn could act like a drunken partier to distract the guards while Sydney breaks into the server farm facility.
Once Inside Sydney finds that someone else must also be there because when she reaches the guard he is already dead and then she turns around Irina has a baton with a Taser attached to it, which she immediately uses on Sydney after telling her Hello. Sydney falls to the ground and screams in pain. Vaughn hears this over their coms and says her name but only hears another scream come from her as Irina uses the Taser a second time on her. Irina has the kill switch that Sydney was going to secure so that they could download the data on to the CIA server. Irina tells Sydney that she knows what is going on with Will, and then hits the kill switch erasing all the data on the servers. Sydney moans again and Vaughn is no longer going to wait, he knows something is wrong so he tells the team to move in. Sydney is almost in tears as she tells her mother that she erased it all. Irina tells her that she transferred the data to a secure location and that she will give it to her in exchange for something. Sydney tells her to go to hell. Irina tells Sydney that if not her friend will be tried and executed as a traitor, and that Sydney will hear from her soon, and Irina runs off.
Back in LA, Will is waiting in a shady neighborhood he sees a car approach and he runs to it and gets inside and thanks them for coming. It is Evil Francie that he called for help. The one person who wants him dead most of all is who he calls for help. Nice!
- Items that I found noteworthy…
- Sydney did finally confide in Evil Francie that she was not working for a bank but for the CIA.
- Sark tells Evil Francie to kill Will once he is recovered from the CIA's custody even though Irina told him that she wants him alive.
- Dixon goes into Will's cell and tries to murder him himself after finding evidence that was planted on Will that included the detonator that blew up Diane. But Dixon finally realizes that he can't kill Will and walks away.
- Vaughn's smile when they find out that Hans is at a sex club and Sydney saying that they should go in now, reminds me of the smile that he had in season four, when they both have to go in together to seduce a man in a club and they have a conversation about who gets to be rough.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post6896570442079896334..comments2018-04-07T02:57:58.511-07:00Comments on Mrs. Art Teacher!: Chalk pastelsMrs. Art Teacherhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-65957593986712542342012-04-11T14:10:31.908-07:002012-04-11T14:10:31.908-07:00i'd love to see these "chalk dip" wo...i'd love to see these "chalk dip" works - have you got any images to share? :)pabloplatohttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-36329288887370829242011-01-23T07:15:54.678-08:002011-01-23T07:15:54.678-08:00I also say no blowing and we shake extra dust in t...I also say no blowing and we shake extra dust in the garbage too.

I have a couple of unique ways to use pastel chalks, one which I'll be doing in about a week and will post. I soak bogus paper (the heavy ugly grey blotter-type paper) and then we draw on it w/the pastels. They liquify like paint -it's messy and fun and the kids love it. When dry, we seal them with ModPodge or something similar. You'll see when I post!

Another fun idea is "chalk dips". Use colored construction paper and little dishes of white tempera. Have the student dip the end of the chalk into the white, and then make a stroke on their paper. It's really cool.Phylhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-39552727525367493582011-01-21T12:46:32.108-08:002011-01-21T12:46:32.108-08:00I use cheap dollar hairspray for fixative. (You g...I use cheap dollar hairspray for fixative. (You go through a lot with so many students). I go from light to dark, teaching them they can always add more color into something but it's hard to take dark out of light. Better chalk pastels would help a lot. The cheaper ones are often to hard and tear my paper. I use my finger to blend (I thrive on messy) so I just have the kids use their fingers. We have baby wipes at each table so they can wipe their fingers as much as they need to. Kids with sensory issues use blending stubs or paper towels. I like your Q-tip idea but I wonder if the cotton would smoosh too much. Brittany is very right when she says no blowing and no black. I have the kids shake their drawings over the garbage if they have too much dust on their paper. (After I show them how to carefully roll up the sides so chalk isn't all over the floor!)okeefesbackyardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-55388466884505535782011-01-20T17:12:23.752-08:002011-01-20T17:12:23.752-08:00I took a class in pastels and learned that you mov...I took a class in pastels and learned that you move from dark to light. It's helpful to put a red transparency over what you will copy and it will bring out all the dark areas. I use my fingers, but you can tear small pieces of paper towels for them to wrap around their fingers. Remind them not to blow the chalk dust, as it's not good to breathe. Have fun with it.Janie Bhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-43334481372558919942011-01-20T13:40:15.429-08:002011-01-20T13:40:15.429-08:00I was taught to NEVER use your fingers to blend be...I was taught to NEVER use your fingers to blend because it muddies the work. We use Q-tips on our VanGogh sunflowers and they work just fine.

The last time I tried to use AquaNet to fix the drawings, it left black dots all over the paper where it sprayed. You might want to do a trial spray first.

Have fun!mrspicassohttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-47517342198725187862011-01-20T04:48:39.102-08:002011-01-20T04:48:39.102-08:00I do have quite a bit of experience with oil and h...I do have quite a bit of experience with oil and hard chalk pastels though I have to admit I'm not fond of soft chalk pastels unless it is being used on the sidewalk. I do have some tips for you.

No blowing. The chalk dust will go everywhere and mix with the other colors on the drawing. Plus, you don't want kids inhaling the dust.

No black. That was the first thing I learned when I worked with hard chalk pastels in college. It muddies color. To create darker values use dark browns, dark blues, dark greens or dark purples. Mixing dark colors works well.

If you can spray some kind of fixative while they work that will eliminate some of the loose dust.

Keep some baby wipes on the table so kids can wipe their hands periodically.

That is all my suggestions. Good luck!Brittneyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-1703409104473974752011-01-20T03:43:42.839-08:002011-01-20T03:43:42.839-08:00I've been lurking around your blog for a while...I've been lurking around your blog for a while now... I love it! Great ideas and posts.

I teach kids grades 4-6 and I use chalk pastels a few times a year. In fact I just used them this past quarter! In my experience, the kids really enjoy how soft the colors are and how they blend so well together. They're especially effective and beautiful if used on dark paper.

I feel the same way as you, though, about cringing at the feeling of chalk on my hands. You will find that a few kids who are particularly sensitive won't want to use them either, so you might want to have an alternate material available just in case.

Good luck and have fun!Mrs.Offilerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-85510919972412167492011-01-19T21:22:17.016-08:002011-01-19T21:22:17.016-08:00Have you tried looking at You Tube videos? I somet...Have you tried looking at You Tube videos? I sometimes have luck there.Fine Lineshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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User review on Skoda Superb written by Satish Jain on 23 April 2015
Satish Jain's review on Skoda Superb Elegance 2.0 TDI CR AT
Year of Manufacture : 2009 | Driven no. of Kms. : 75000
- Pros: The engine is punchy and powerful
- Cons: The running costs are high
I liked the car from its various aspects. The designing is great. There is style factor in it which had mesmerized me previously. Plus also the spacious cabin in it make it fit for my family outings. I never wanted such a pricey car but since it had everything in place I preferred to buy it. My friend who also drives the same car suggested me to purchase it. The instruments in it are totally useful utility wise.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
How is your relationship with your mother? I am speaking to the women here as there seems to be some dynamic in the mother/daughter relationship that us men cannot understand. Last night it was on display in two separate, yet similar ways for me.
Beth and her mom have the kind of relationship in which Beth's mom has always played a mind-controlling game with Beth. She knows that Beth will try to make her happy and do whatever she can for her, but her mom uses it in a way that seems like she was always jealous of Beth liking her dad more.
In case you are wondering if I am worried the my mother-in-law may stumble upon my blog, uh, no. She can barely use her home phone without getting Beth over to the house to explain it to her.
So once again Beth tried to play the part of wonderful daughter by inviting her mom to CJ's band practice last night. The marching band practices every Monday night from 6:30-9 and usually goes through their whole routine around 8:45 at the end. The idea is that Beth could get her mom to see the routine without her having to go to a Friday night football game or to a band competition. Brilliant.
Therefore, all that had to happen was Beth's mom arriving at our house by 8:15, us getting to the high school by 8:30, and watching the practice for 20-30 minutes so she could see her grandson in action. Simple, right?
To make this happen, Beth told her mom to be at our house at 8:00. Good idea as the woman with nothing to do all day (no job, no husband, no commitments) is always late. She did arrive at 8:15. Okay. However, as soon as she walked in the door, she had a head full of stories she wanted to tell us about one of her other sons. I think it was her way of letting us know that she had come to see CJ, but he was not the most important person in her life. She was doing us a favor. So, she would start the story, tell it in a rambling, nonsensical way that would lead to Beth and her mom performing a take on the Abbott and Costello, Who's on First routine.
What I found funny, is that she would get to a point in the story, we would get interrupted by something like, you know, a band performance, and as soon as the last note was wafting away, she would pick up the story in exactly the same spot. It was as if she had it memorized and her sole purpose for coming last night was to tell this story.
Beth was going a bit crazy since all she was trying to do was have her mom see her grandson perform. It wasn't working.
That was fun to watch, kinda like a dog trying to carry a stick through a doorway with the stick turned sideways. A lot of confused stops and starts and tail wagging.
To top it off, as we got to our vehicle, I saw and mom with her sophomore daughter trying to put daughter's bicycle into the back seat of her Toyota sedan. I knew this was like stuffing Mama Cass into a pair of bike shorts, but I let them give it a go. As soon as it became obvious that the bike was not going to fit and the two of them may soon come to blows, I offered to load the bike into my CRV and follow them home. Even though they did not know me very well, the risk of me fleeing with their bike was better than the risk of damaging the car or damaging each other.
I loaded, followed, and delivered the bicycle and also restored peace to their family. I may have been nominated for some smaller scale Peace Prize last night.
I am sure this was short-lived though as I would guess the two of them have found something to butt heads about this morning.
I have always bemused the fact that Beth and I have never had a daughter. I see how adorable Beth is and just know that any little girl we would have had would have wrapped me around her finger at birth. However, as I watch the world's mothers and daughters go through their life dance, I cannot imagine what would have happened if my two favorite women had grown up to form a pact of driving each other insane. Getting caught in that crossfire may have been devastating.
I am once again thanking God for knowing what is best for me.
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It's a complicated thing, the mother-daughter relationship as you have observed. It's nice that you are so observant of how that all plays out. Your Beth is lucky to have you!ReplyDelete
My daughter and I never experienced the typical mother/daughter hatred thing. Don't get me wrong she was no angel, but it had nothing to do with the m/d dynamic.ReplyDelete
My mom, on the other hand, should be up there next to Mother Theresa. I was a horrid teenager. I wrote the handbook that todays daughters consult for ideas on torturing mothers. Could be the reason they sold the house when I was 18 and I was not invited to the new place.
We have a great relationship now. Things turned around when I was about twenty.
The thing that drives me to distraction is all of the 40-something moms who talk about their teenage daughters being, "my best friend."ReplyDelete
They must be lousy parents. You cannot be best friends with a teenager and still be doing your job as a parent.
Secondly, why would you want your best friend to be a teenager?


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Waste management is an essential part of everyday life. Whether it is at the office or home, waste should be disposed off in a responsible and organized manner. One way of effective waste management is through the use of skip bins. These are bins that you can rent out and store your trash in. Once they are full, a skip bin company comes to collect the bin and dispose it on your behalf, and replace it with a clean one.
While hiring a skip bin is a great way of getting rid of your home's waste, there are certain considerations you must make before getting one. One of the biggest considerations would be where you will place your bin. You should bear in mind that a skip bin is larger than your average house bin, so it requires a larger amount of space to be stored in. If you do not have adequate space in your private compound, you can place the bin on a road strip next to your building or home. The problem with this option is that you will need to get a permit from your local town council. Bear in mind that council permits can be a bit expensive.
If you want to avoid the council fee, then you should consider placing the skip bin on your property for instance, the drive way or on your front lawn. You should not take the risk of placing the bin outside your property without the permit as the fine can be quite high, if caught. You might not like the inconvenience of parking your car on the road for a few nights while the bin is on your drive way. However, by enduring this slight inconvenience you can save $30 to $75, as you will not need the permit when the bin is on your property.
A benefit of placing the bin on to your property is that other people will not "take advantage of your bin". You will often find other people disposing their waste on your bin, when it is placed in a public area. This can especially be frustrating when the bin starts to overflow with rubbish, because the skip bin company might not collect an overfilled bin. In addition, the excess rubbish on the street or road will become your problem and the council will hold you accountable for it.
A skip bin can be a great waste management tool, but before you get one, think carefully where you would like to place it. Consider the pros and cons of placing it in your private area versus those of placing it on public area, and how much you could save. Visit skip hire for more information."


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It's not uncommon to dream about your fantasy wedding, but we're not sure how many of those fantasies include Hodor walking you down the aisle.
But that's exactly what Game of Thrones super fans Darren Prew and Kerry Ford got when they tied the knot dressed as characters Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow.
The couple won the prize through Blinkbox, who hired Eastnor Castle for the fantasy event.
It wasn't just the bride and groom who dressed up for the occasion however, father of the bride Terry Ford dressed as servant Hodor, while mother of the bride Sue channelled her inner Red Woman by coming as Melisandre of Asshai.
Brienne of Tharth was also in attendance via the groom's sister, Samantha Crump, while the groom's brother-in-law Brian Crump added some Dothraki style to the occasion as Khal Drogo.
Even Lady Catelyn Stark thought she would try her hand at another wedding, in the shape of the groom's mother, June Thurston. The Best Woman and Best Man took on the persona's of a Wildling and a White-Walker.
The fantasy makeover, which was done by a professional team, took over 50 hours of fitting, styling and make-up, and a cake-designer spent two weeks creating a five-tier wedding cake for the event.
The bride arrived to her special day on a white horse, while the groom emerged from the trees accompanied by two wolf dogs.
There were hundreds of responses to Blinkbox's search for the perfect fan wedding, but it was Prew who eventually won, to the surprise of his now-wife.
Ford explained: "I was on Facebook one evening and I saw an ad seeking couples to marry Game of Thrones style. I mentioned it to Darren. I said, "Who on earth would do that?" Little did I know that he then went online and applied – without telling me!"
Prew added: "It was too good an opportunity to pass up. We were planning on getting married next year, but I knew we just had to go for it. I have been a massive Game of Thrones fans since the beginning, so having our biggest day styled in such an amazing way is a dream come true."
We're just glad George RR Martin didn't make a special appearance, after the Red Wedding and all...
Watch a video of the wedding below:


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Placing Ourselves in the U.S.
Maps and I go way back. I've always been fascinated by them. Indeed, I put maps on the ceiling of my bedroom (my wife doesn't let me do that now).
Maps are human creations. They tell us about their makers, and users, as much as they do about what they are of.
In the Digital Age, maps are less and less in our heads, however, and more and more in our electronic devices. Are we on the way to becoming people who know less and less about where any place is, because our devices will take us there?
Dave Imus is a geographer who makes maps. I had not heard of him or his work until the latest High Country News arrived. If you are interested in maps, and knowing places, read about him and his Essential Geography of the United States of America here.


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Celebrity Tattoos: Brian Austin Green
Brian Austin Green has come a long way since his David Silver and 90210 days. Currently David is involved with the Sarah Conner Chronicles on Fox. David has had much success with this new show,which has quickly become a hit show and has quit the following. Even though Brian Austin Green has broken up with his longtime very hot girlfriend, Megan Fox there is still one thing that the two still have in common and share a love for, tattoos.
Below is a list of some of Brian Austin Green's tattoos:
1. Brian has an Aztec thunderbird design on right shoulder
2. A cross on his left shoulder
3. Under the cross on his left shoulder reads JOHN 3:16
4. A tattoo of Megan's name located somewhere on his body, which he is probably regretting right about now
5. He has his son's name Kassius tattooed on the inside of his left arm in some sort of old English writing.
6. A big dragon wrapped around his lower right forearm and his elbow.
7. Blue and white flames going up his left bicep.
Once again people take this as a lesson learned. Absolutely do not get a lover's names tattooed on you no matter what. It is literally the kiss of death. You may not break up the next day or week or even month, but some day down the line you will break up. It's like putting a cruse on your relationship not to work out. So beware of the lover's name tattoo. However, you can also take note from Brian and get your child's name tattooed on you, if you are dying to get someones name tattooed on you.
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We all know that onstage question is one of the most nerve-wracking areas of competition in any pageant system.
On the Miss USA stage, the pressure is heightened by the addition of a live audience of thousands, countless more TV viewers, and a 30-second time limit. Onstage question can make or break a contestant in the final scoring, so it is important to prepare to your fullest ability.
In our best effort to help you nail YOUR next onstage question, here is a breakdown of the questions and answers of the top five contestants at Miss USA 2017. (Read: How to Answer Onstage Question Confidently When You Don't Know the Answer)
Top 5 Onstage Questions and Answers from Miss USA 2017
5. Miss Minnesota USA 2017, Meridith Gould
Question: "As Miss USA, you'll be representing our country worldwide. How would you like the global community to view the United States?" (Read: Pageant Question About How You Would Like Your Country to be Viewed)
Answer: "The United States is a community full of leaders who are not only held accountable for their actions but are people who are bound together to make sure that we are able to carry out our rights as American citizens. We are a community that is accepting. We are a community that is empowering, and we are a group of people who are not ashamed to lift other people up."
Especially during a time of a lot of controversy surrounding the new government in the United States, this is a forever time-relevant question. Meridith answered with immense confidence, which is no doubt part of what pushed her into the top three contestants. Additionally, her answer itself was organized, well-worded, and packed a lot of power.
4. Miss Illinois USA 2017, Whitney Wandland
Question: "Advocates for women's rights have been leading the conversation this year. Which specific issue regarding women's rights is most important to you?" (Read: Pageant Question About Inspiring Women)
Answer: "The most important issue is being able to be open and speak about your experience no matter what workforce you are in. Women should be able to speak about their experience without being scared of retaliation for what they have to say and everything they have to say should be investigated to the fullest extent. Both parties, the accused or the accusee should be protected in the process."
Whitney missed the mark with this answer. She seems to be referring to investigations of workplace harassment, but she does not clarify. This question gave the opportunity for a very specific topic to be chosen (for example, the wage gap, women's reproductive rights, etc.) but her answer was vague and jumbled. She also misspoke when she said "accusee" instead of "accuser." Unfortunately, this answer kept her out of the top three contestants of the night.
3. Miss South Carolina USA 2017, Megan Gordon
Question: "Suicide recently became the second-leading cause of death among teenagers. What actions would you take as Miss USA to help struggling teenagers?"
Answer: "Most of those who commit suicide are those who feel like their voices won't be heard; that their problems will not be overcome. I believe what we can do to really eradicate that is to create an environment where our teenagers and those who feel that they need help are… their voices are heard and that we are there for them. We need to set up counseling and other resources for these people so that we can get rid of those suicide problems."
Again, I think the lack of specifics is what is lacking in Megan's answer. She starts strong but her thoughts seemed to run together and her answer had no clear direction. Especially since suicide has been heavily covered in the media due to Netflix sensation "13 Reasons Why," this answer had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, the answer given was generalized and had a weak ending, diminishing the effect it could have had on viewers. (Read: Pageant Question About 13 Reasons Why)
2. Miss New Jersey USA 2017, Chhavi Verg
Question: "Social media allows us to share every aspect of our lives, but it can also cause us to be hyper aware of how we measure up to others. Do you believe that social media is ultimately a positive or a negative?" (Read: Pageant Question About Being Safe on Social Media)
Answer: "With social media, I believe it has given us so much power in this world, but with great power comes great responsibility. I have seen both ends of social media. For me, it has been one of the most empowering experiences because I have met so many empowered women, but at the same time, I have been a victim of cyberbullying like many of the contestants standing with me on this stage. Social media is again, a privilege. It is something you have to be careful of, you can't just say anything because you're anonymous. Once we realize that, that's when we can truly live in a better world for everyone."
Chhavi's words themselves were a bit scattered toward the end of her answer, and she did not technically choose whether she believes social media is more positive or negative, but what her answer had going for it was its extremely strong and confident delivery. Chhavi was poised and spoke clearly. She ran out of time with only a couple of words left, using the full time given to get her point across. Her answer, as well as her phenomenal answer in the final answer round of competition, earned her first runner-up to Miss USA!
1. Miss District of Columbia USA 2017/Miss USA 2017, Kára McCullough
Question: "Do you think affordable healthcare for all U.S. citizens is a right or a privilege and why?" (Read: Miss USA 2017 Sparks Controversy With Onstage Question)
Answer: "I'm definitely going to say it's a privilege. As a government employee, I am granted healthcare and I see firsthand that for one to have healthcare you need to have jobs. So, therefore, we need to continue to cultivate this environment that we are given the opportunity to have healthcare as well as jobs to all the American citizens worldwide."
In the answer heard around the world, Kára gave a controversial opinion regarding healthcare in the United States. However, the question does not ask what she thinks healthcare SHOULD be, it asks what it IS. This might have contributed to the answer given.
Additionally, it was clarified by Kára two days after winning that she meant to say she is privileged to have healthcare provided by her employer and that she thinks affordable healthcare should be a right for all citizens. She only used about 18 seconds of her 30 allotted seconds to answer her question. Although her delivery had potential to be stronger based on her confidence in earlier rounds of competition, Kára ended up taking the Miss USA 2017 crown. Congrats, Kára!
Overall, there were no answers that had me saying "Wow!" during this year's onstage question phase. However, all of these ladies deserve major props – the circumstances surrounding a national level onstage question round are beyond intimidating, and no onstage question will ever be perfect!
Congratulations to all contestants and to our new Miss USA!


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BJ's Brewhouse is set to open its doors in just a few weeks.
The California chain, which as more than 190 restaurants, will begin service at 11 a.m. April 10 at the 245 Coliseum Blvd. W. restaurant. There will be a reservations-only soft opening the week prior.
Hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
The Fort Wayne restaurant, just in front of Glenbrook Square, will be one of four BJ's to open this year. BJ's operates casual dining restaurants in 24 states under the BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, BJ's Pizza & Grill and BJ's Grill brand names.
Known for an extensive menu, the restaurant serves deep-dish pizza, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, pastas, entrees and desserts, including the Pizookie dessert, which is a large cookie in a variety of flavors.
The restaurant will seat about 270 people.
Golden chefs don't make Beard cut
The James Beard Foundation recently whittled its list of regional nominees for best chef to five finalists.
Aaron Butts and Sean Richardson of The Golden were co-nominated as semifinalists for the award but did not advance. Still, the nomination was a coup for the chefs as their downtown restaurant is less than a year old and they were the only chefs from the city to make the list.
Butts had also been a semifinalist for the award in 2011 when he was executive chef at Joseph Decuis.
The James Beard finalists for the Great Lakes region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, are all from Chicago.
Break tours
DeBrand Fine Chocolates will host public tours over spring break.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4 and April 6, guests can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the gourmet chocolates at the 10105 Auburn Park Drive location. Tours will begin every half-hour and last about 35 to 45 minutes.
Chocolate samples will be offered along the way while guided videos explain the different processes which take place in each of the chocolate-making kitchens.
Tours are $5 a person, with each guest receiving a $5 rebate off a purchase of $10 or more, combinable for extra savings. No minimum group size or reservations are required.
Easter buffet
Don Hall's Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road, will be hosting an Easter buffet April 16.
Reservations will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with seating in the restaurant and Grand Ballroom.
The buffet will feature prime rib, hickory ham, pecan chicken, penne, white fish, red potatoes, an egg frittata Lorraine, red potatoes, assorted vegetables and salad, pastries and desserts.
The Easter bunny will also be on hand for visits and photos.
The cost is $22.95 for adults and $7.95 for children ages 3 to 10. Call 209-5366 for reservations.
Heroic fundraiser
Through May 21, participating Subway restaurants in Indiana will be a part of the "Buy a Hero, Be a Hero" campaign.
During the promotion, customers are encouraged to purchase the new Italian Hero sub. For every Italian Hero sold at participating restaurant locations, Subway will donate 10 percent of the purchase price to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Participating Subways have collectively committed to a total maximum donation of $29,500.
Customers can also donate directly to the cause at any participating restaurant until May 21.
Q. Great update last week about Skyline Chili's progress in opening a restaurant here in the Fort. Do you ever see the iconic White Castle Hamburgers following in the same way? I grew up in Detroit having them all around and yet when I relocated to Fort Wayne in 1980 there were none. It always perplexed me that they were in (Indianapolis), Anderson, and other places south of here yet Fort Wayne, the second largest city in the state has never had any. It would seem a metro area this large would be able to support at least one location. – Dave Sedestrom
A. Good question! As a Cincinnati native, I, too, grew up with White Castle. The fast-food chain is 100 years old and the country's oldest burger restaurant. In recent years, according to a 2014 Forbes article, the restaurant has struggled to keep up in the ever-changing market and its efforts to stay relevant (such as tacos) have flopped. The White Castle website does say that it is looking to expand but within its current operating areas. While I'm no expert, I'm guessing it would take a dedicated person with a lot of money to bring it here.
Q. Any rumors of P.F. Chang's coming to Fort Wayne? – Brian Armstrong
A. There are always rumors about P.F. Chang's coming to the city. When I began this column several years ago, it was one of the first things I looked into. When I did, I got an underwhelming email that basically said "thanks for your interest, but no." Of course, the rumors have persisted and I heard months ago that a location near the hospitals on Dupont Road was in the works but very hush-hush. Well, it was so hush-hush that I haven't heard anything from the company or anyone since.
Q. I'm an avid reader of The Dish, and I was wondering if you have heard anything about Jason's Deli coming to the Fort Wayne market? I have been to Jason's in Florida and (Indianapolis) and love their salad bar and giant deli sandwiches. I would love to see a franchise here. – Bob Smith
A. The Texas fast casual chain has 260 delis in 29 states, with three locations in Indiana. Last year, it ranked No 42 on a list of the top 50 most profitable restaurant chains in the fast-casual category for its 2015 sales, according to QSR Magazines. The ranking was based on average sales per location.
With the fast-casual sector being one of the few restaurant categories seeing growth, I wouldn't say that it would never come here. In fact, the upcoming addition of Potbelly Sandwich Shop to the market will be a good gauge as to whether the market can support more business in that category.
Meals for Mom
Do you have a favorite meal tradition for Mother's Day? We want to hear about it for an upcoming story.
Send your recipe or restaurant ideas to assistant features editor Corey McMaken at The Journal Gazette, 600 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, Ind., 46802 or email firstname.lastname@example.com by April 26.
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After the Patriots won Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons, Tom Brady realized his winning jersey was missing from the locker room.
He told the media, "It's unfortunate, because that's a nice piece of memorabilia."
There was also another missing jersey from Super Bowl XLIX. It was reported on Monday that both of Brady's jerseys turned up in Mexico.
A statement said:
"Through the cooperation of the NFL and New England Patriots' security teams, the FBI and other law enforcement authorities, the Super Bowl LI jersey worn last month by MVP Tom Brady has been recovered. Also retrieved during the ongoing investigation was the jersey Brady wore in the Patriots' victory in Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks in 2015. The items were found in the possession of a credentialed member of the international media."
Why are Tom Brady's jerseys such a big deal?
Since the jerseys were found on foreign land and the Super Bowl LI jersey is valued at $500,000, it has been classified as a first-degree felony.
As the investigation continues, Jay Glazer (NFL Insider FOX Sports) has been posting updates.
What do you think about this situation? Share your thoughts in our Facebook comments!