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Junior Seau death
Junior Seau was found dead inside his home today. Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood tells news that he was shocked by the details. "He was a local hero —- he certainly gave back to the community and to the youth through his Junior Seau Foundation," Wood said in a news statement to the paper. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends."
The Seau Foundation has contributed more than $4 million to charities around Southern California. Seau personally has helped San Diego youth for more than ten years.
Officials claim that Seau suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest. He reportedly was discovered dead at 10 am local time by his housekeeper. The Chargers told news "We don't have any information right now on the Junior Seau situation. We pray he's ok."
In 2010, Seau was involved in a crash after being charged on felony domestic violence. The front end of the SUV "hit the rocks and then flipped around and ended about 30 feet down the embankment on the beach" said a witness to Signs on San Diego at the time.
"Everyone at the Chargers is in complete shock and disbelief right now. We ask everyone to stop what they're doing and send their prayers to Junior and his family," the statement said.
After TMZ and other media outlets reported a police presence at his home early Wednesday, the Chargers tweeted that they had no information on the matter. Minutes later, they announced that a conference call with Coach Norv Turner had been canceled before issuing the statement on Seau's passing.
"The outpouring of emotion is no surprise," the team tweeted shortly after 3 p.m. ET.
Seau played 20 seasons in the NFL, 13 of which came with the Chargers. He played his last seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.
A handgun was found by his side when police discovered the body in his bedroom with a gunshot wound to the chest. The NFL star's body was removed from the house in a white van heading to the Medical Examiner's office in San Diego.
Junior Seau is dead at the age of 43. Family and friends are confused as to why Seau would consider suicide as a way out, if that turns out to be true. Close friend, Donald Takayama, a six-time U.S. surfing champion, doesn't believe Junior was the type of person to commit suicide. He said just last week they talked and he didn't see any signs of depression or that anything was wrong. In fact, he was looking forward to a surfing trip in Hawaii.
Seau's death, not incorrectly, will become another in a long string of indictments against football. There are patterns here, of players coming out of the NFL damaged beyond repair, many with broken brains, and with an unacceptable — what a strange word to use when talking about young corpses, implying that some amount is acceptable — percentage of them dying prematurely. The inevitable autopsy reports — both the actual ones, and the countless dissections you'll read in the coming days and weeks — will find both biological and psychological causes of death. Some of the players will die because 350-pound men routinely die from the load they carry; some of them will die because of concussions and concussion-related symptoms; some of them will die because, like Seau, they decide that death is a better alternative to life. And some of them, many of them, will die because of a combination of those factors, x + y. We know this to be true. These are mathematical facts.
Because Seau apparently shot himself in the chest, his death will be inevitably compared to Dave Duerson's, the former Chicago Bear who also shot himself in the chest last year, better to preserve his brain for science and lawsuits. There is no doubt that over his twenty brutal seasons in the NFL, Seau suffered his share of brain damage. There will be dark shadows found inside of him. And everyone will talk about how something has to change and how terrible this all is and, gee, is it really worth all this for a game? And then everyone will buy their tickets and popcorn and get ready for some subtly altered version of football.
This is an incredibly complex issue, of course. It's not going to be solved quickly or with bandages. It's pointless, in fact, to try to find a single answer — "the golden BB," accident investigators call it — to a collection of a thousand questions.
Why do football players kill themselves? On the surface, at least, they do it for the same reason hockey players like Rick Rypien and Wade Belak do. And for the same reason taxi drivers and ballet dancers and poets and construction workers and janitors and teachers and doctors do: They do it because they are depressed, because they are in such a dark place that they choose death. It's a hard thing to think about, but if you do anything in the memory of Junior Seau today, please think about this for a moment: How bad would your life have to be for you to put a gun to your chest and put a bullet into your heart? How deep would be that despair?
Now, why are they depressed? That's where everything divides, and the equations become much more complicated. But one of the root problems among the many is that happy people have short memories and sad people have long ones. We forget or we ignore or we get busy doing something else, and all this time, someone is sitting at home with a gun in his hand and trying so hard not to remember, trying like hell to believe that the future will not be like the past.
In that moment, those who fail, those who can't get beyond their own mistakes or the sins that have been committed against them, they will join the ranks of the self-inflicted dead. Your guilt won't have saved them. Those who find something, anything, to hang on to, some cause for hope or optimism or even an outstretched hand, survive. Your love will save them.
And yet those who are dead will be called cowards by those who don't understand the certainty that this takes, or selfish, or they will be looked upon with distant pity, the way Junior Seau will be talked about these next few days until something else comes along to distract us. And those who have lived, you'll see them at the grocery store or in the office or on the pages of a magazine and you won't have any idea how close they were to becoming a small pile of bones in the ground or ashes in a tin on a shelf. And life will continue apace, the way it always does, after the requisite amount of handwringing and words of commiseration, and here we'll all be, observing a moment of silence in one instant and careless and forgetful again in the next, and another 3,000 or so Americans will disappear every month, and we'll hear only about the one or two of them who wrote songs or drew buildings or played football, because the rest of them, the literal and figurative piles of dead, we wouldn't dream of changing any of the rules for them. We don't even know their names.


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When Dallas police detective Cami Davis joined the city's vampire unit, she planned to use the job as a stepping-stone to a better position in the department.
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Cloud demand and tight budgets the 'new normal'
The combination of cloud, virtualisation and economic difficulties have combined to create a situation where there is demand for the latest IT innovations but not the budget.
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This situation is being dubbed the `new normal`by CA Technologies, which has been telling resellers about the state of the market at its annual CA World shindig.
David Dobson, executive vice president and group executive, customer solutions group at CA Technologies, used his keynote to spell out the way the market is going to remain for the foreseeable future.
"We experienced accelerating demand at the exact same time as IT budgets shrank in response to the recession," said Dobson.
"Everyone is scrambling to do more with less, to become more agile and to find more cost effective ways to support the business. The result is a transformative moment that offers a tremendous opportunity for competitive differentation, as well as a huge strategic challenge," he added.
He said that for resellers the results of the 'new normal' was that they were not only having to manage complexity but to do so with a keen awareness of the financial situation.
"You're managing a large data centre with infrastructure in the cloud. But whether you're adopting a private cloud, a public cloud, or a hybrid of these models, you're going to need to manage and secure a multi-vendor, multi-platform, cloud-enabled environment," he added.


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Aston Villa youngster Jack Grealish has still not decided his international future.
Grealish is eligible to play for both England and the Republic of Ireland, and Roy Hodgson has told the Daily Mail that he wants to see the youngster come out and reveal which team he wants to star for.
Hodgson said: "We've spoken to him and what we've said, quite simply, is that we think he is a very talented footballer. We think he could have a very good international career and we would be more than happy if he chose that career to be England. As far as I am concerned, I would like him to come out and say, "I've thought about it, I've got the two possibilities and I'm opting for England". Then, of course, he will be available for selection."
Grealish, an exceptionally talented attacking midfielder, has still shown little to suggest he deserves to be named in and England squad, even if he does set out that his future will be spent with the Three Lions.
He is a youth prospect, rather than an established Premier League star, but he has shown a potential that could make him one of the best English players of his generation.
However, he has yet to decide whether he wants to pledge his future with Hodgson's men, or to the land of his maternal grandfather - the Republic of Ireland.
First-team chances are sure to be more available if he was to play with Ireland, and the Mail article claims that, whilst he is leaning towards England, he is aware that greater competition could limit the chances of him winning caps on a consistent basis.
Ireland have already approached Grealish concerning a call-up to the senior side, but the report claims that the youngster turned down the chance to appear for Martin O'Neill's side back in May.


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A Welcome Reception will kick off the weekend on Friday evening. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages. Three hours of continuing education, with breakfast, will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, leaving the afternoons open to enjoy all of the resort amenities.
Resort Amenities
- Two swimming pools (one for adults and one for families)
- Bowling alley
- Movie theater (4 screens)
- Laser tag
- Multiple restaurants
- Spa (Attendees can receive 20% off pre-booked spa treatments; Mention you are with the ODA)
- Casino with $10 free play to guests
- Fitness center
- A golf course is nearby, but not on the property
- Complimentary valet parking
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Book your room now in the luxurious Spa Tower. Call 800-788-2464 (press '1' for Hotel and then '1' for Reservations). You must mention Oklahoma Dental Association or Block Code 1706DENTAL.
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Hotel Reservation Deadline is Thursday, May 25, 2017.
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Friday, June 9, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Complimentary Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres
Redbud Room located in the Conference Center
For all Registrants and Guests
Scientific Speakers
Saturday, June 10
Bryan Chrz, DDS
Forensic Odontology
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (3 CE hours)
Lecture and Hands-on
Pecan Room located in the Conference Center
Breakfast Included For Registrants Only
This interactive workshop will combine a lecture and a hands-on experience for a show-and-tell of human identification. Attendees will first receive an introduction to forensic odontology then an overview of computer-assisted programs and digital radiography that dental professionals use during mass disasters. Finish the course with charting wet specimens.
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What's Old, What's New in Oral Cavity Cancer?
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (2 CE hours)
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- Review oral cavity screening and modern techniques
- Discuss the difficult case- what to do when your eyes and the pathology report differently.
- Review modern management of advanced oral cavity cancers- reconstructive techniques and rehabilitation
Robert Westcott, MD
Medical Director at Oklahoma Health Professionals Program, Inc.
How Do I Know When My Colleague Needs Help?
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Registration includes 6 hours of CE, Welcome Cocktail Reception, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and 20% off pre-booked spa discounts.
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We have a dedicated group of parishioners who assist with the counting and banking of the Church collections each week. They meet on a Monday morning to count the money for banking. We are currently looking at all rosters to ensure that some of the recently retired who have a need to get out of the house can come along on an occasional Monday morning and help out with the counting. Rostering would mean that you would only be required once every five or six weeks at the most. The position is open to both men and women and there is always a cuppa provided!
If you would like to help please contact the Parish Office (9723 4275), email firstname.lastname@example.com or Tony Warren (9726 8363) email email@example.com.
Mount Lilydale Mercy College Enrolments Year 7 2014
Parents/guardians wishing to apply for enrolment at Mount Lilydale Mercy College for Year 7 2014 are advised that Enrolment Application Information Sessions will be held at the College on the dates listed in the newsletter throughout July and August 2012. To apply for enrolment in Year 7 2014, parents/guardians MUST attend one of these meetings. The meetings will be held in Centennial Hall.
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A letter to the PA Fish & Boat Commission
To whom it may concern,
I was recently reviewing the "Biggest Fish Caught in Pennsylvania" (2012) page on your website. Among the list of largest catches reported last year, I noticed something quite curious.
Angler: Zachory Boozel Water: Lake Arthur
This got me wondering which route a marine striped bass would take from the ocean to Lake Arthur, since as I figure it the two are separated by at least 300 miles and countless impassable dams. That's quite a journey!
I look forward to your explanation.
Thanks for your attention in this matter, tight lines, etc.
The fish was incorrectly listed. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we're making the change to the website listing.
Hello, I can better explain this. In Pennsylvania fresh waters the fish and game created a hybrid of your salt water friend, the striped bass. It is released in the juvenile stage and is unable to reproduce. They have been their for years and very fun to catch!


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T: Hi, I'm T. You must be B.
B: Excuse me?
T: It's me, T from Ok Cupid. Sorry, my hair was a bit longer in my profile pic.
B: Oh, this is embarrassing. I think you've got the wrong person. I don't even have a profile.
T: I'M SO SORRY. Geez, you looked so much like the picture. Sorry, I must have total facial aphasia or something. I just… I'm gonna go. Sorry again. Sorry. [quickly walks off]
*Three Minutes Later*
T: Wait a minute. You're definitely B. You were messing with me, right?
B: [smirks] [holds up hands in surrender] Guilty as charged.
T: Aww, geez. Freak me out why don't you? Here I am staring down everybody in this park. They must've thought I was crazy or something.
B: No way. You didn't even have a tinfoil suit.
T: No, just a much heavier jacket than I needed. [puts down jacket]
B: Indeed. You a doomsday prepper or something?
T: What?
B: Lugging around that thing like an emergency bivouac. Awww, did you plan to hitch us up a cosy date hammock?
T: It's a jacket, not a hammock. I'm just saying it's hot today.
B: Yep. It is.
T: Did I do something wrong?
B: I'm not sure. Are you a felon as well as a survivalist? Ooh, are you hiding out from the law? Am I your hostage?
T: What? No. Can we just… So, do you come to this park often?
B: Only when I'm looking to dig up treasure. Say, you're a survivalist. Do you have a shovel hidden somewhere on your person?
T: You keep doing that. Why can't you answer a straight question?
B: Why can't you ask a good question?
T: Seriously? I'm just trying to find out more about you and so far I've gotten nothing.
B: To be fair, it's not like you're giving me anything either. "How about this heat? Do you come here often?" How's that gonna lead to anything interesting?
T: If I don't know you, how am I gonna jump straight into these tangents and flights of fancy? I just wanted to break the ice a bit first.
B: Well you're certainly… pick-y.
T: [flat stare] What?
B: You want to break the ice. You're a pick-y one.
T: … was. Was that meant to be a pun?
B: [smiles] Yeah. Like an ice pick. [does an axe swinging motion] Pick-y.
T: [smiles] That's SO dumb.
B: I know. Isn't it great?
T: It was a little cheesy.
B: Yeah. It was pretty bad.
T: No, I mean, like, [holds up hands in a cheese grating motion] grated cheese. I was doing the punning.
B: Oh. [grins] OH. Nice one. Maybe you're less of a doomsday prepper and more of a… "parmageddon survivalist".
T: … I don't know if this is gonna work out.
B: Hahaha. "So awkward", right?
T: No, I mean it. Something just isn't clicking.
B: We just broke the ice. [faux melodrama] Who knew you were so cold underneath it?
T: I'm not trying to be rude or shitty or anything. Honestly though, something's off, right? Like we're hitting all the beats, but only one of us is on the half beats and it's throwing off the rhythm.
B: Well it's not like these always have to work out.
T: You know, lately mine haven't. I'm getting kind of burned out on this whole thing.
B: Bummer. That sucks. No harm though, these things happen.
T: Yeah. I hope I didn't make you feel like you owed me anything.
B: Not at all. Let's just chalk this one up to a mis-punderstanding.
T: [chuckles] You don't turn it off, do you?
B: Not till I die. Nice to meet you. Hope your next date goes a bit better. [offers hand to shake] No hard feelings?
T: [shakes hand] Of course no hard feelings. [picks up jacket. Walks away]
B: [calling out] I've gotta ask, why did you even get in touch in the first place?
T: [Turns around] Oh. There was this poem you posted. The Pablo Neruda one. "But I love your feet, only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me."
B: It's a lovely poem.
T: He's a wonderful poet. My mum used to have that up on our bathroom wall when we were kids. It always made me feel warm inside. She died a few years back, but seeing that on your profile that warmth came back. I hadn't read any of his stuff since she passed. After you reminded me, I went and devoured his works. I just thought that if you could bring something amazing like that back to my life, well. You'd probably be a pretty amazing person.
B: [smirks] I am, you know. But maybe it's not me that your feet were walking towards. I hope this whole dating thing works out for you.
T: You too. [starts to turn away. Turns back] Hey, thanks for being kind.
B: What can I say? I'm a pretty amazing person. Have a [holds up hands in a cheese grating motion] grate… day.
T: I'm going now. [smiles] The Doomsday clock waits for no prepper.


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Plaza Del Sol - Flavors
milk chocolate wafer bar made with kit kat®
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 140 Cal from Fat: 25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g 5%
Saturated Fat 2.0g 10%
Cholesterol <5mg 1%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carb 27g 9%
Sugars 21g
Dietary Fiber <1g 2%
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 15% • Iron 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: Pasteurized & Cultured Skim Milk, Sugar, Kit Kat Pieces [Sugar, Wheat Flour, Nonfat Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose (Milk), Milk Fat, Contains 2% or Less of: Soy Lecithin, PGPR (Emulsifier), Yeast, Vanillin (an Artificial Flavor), Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate], Corn Syrup, Whey, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Cream, Malt Powder (Malted Barley, Wheat, Water, Milk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt), Stabilizer & Emulsifier (Mono & Diglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum, Standardized with Dextrose), Caramel Color, Salt
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Samsung SBH-600 stereo Bluetooth headsetThough it doesn't have the best call quality, its comfortable fit and fantastic audio quality makes the Samsung SBH-600 one of the best stereo Bluetooth headsets for listening to music.
[MUSIC] ^M00:00:03 >> [Nicole Lee:] I'm Nicole Lee, associate editor for CNET.com, and this is a first look at the Samsung SBH600 stereo Bluetooth headset. As you can see here, it's a very comfortable headset. On the top here is a very soft and cushy headband material that feels very comfortable when worn. There's also these two ear cups that are also covered in a very soft, cushy patterned material so it feels really comfortable when you're wearing it. The controls on the SBH600 headset are located on both the left and right ear pieces. On the front of the left ear piece is the power switch toggle as well as the LED indicator. On the side here, you do get the call button. On the back of the left ear piece you also get the volume rocker as well as a 3.5 millimeter headset jack in case you don't want to use the Bluetooth connection. On the front of the right ear piece is a toggle for three different sound modes: normal, wide, and bass. Wide means it has stereo widening sound, and bass just means it has a bass booster. Also on the right ear piece are the play-pause controls, the track shuttle keys, as well as the charger jack. Overall, we really like the sound quality of the Samsung SBH600. The bass booster and stereo widening sound really works in making music really sound rich and full. Call quality, however, was a mixed bag. Even though we could hear our calls loud and clear, they often had trouble hearing us. So even though the Samsung SBH600 isn't so good for making calls, it is fantastic for listening to music. The headset is a little pricey, however. It's around 150 dollars retail, but if you shop around online you can get it cheaper. My name is Nicole Lee; this has been your first look at the Samsung SBH600 stereo Bluetooth headset. ^M00:01:42 [ MUSIC ]


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Discussion in 'Olympus' started by wt21, Oct 24, 2013.
Really like the look and size of this camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfOWWmW80Rw#t=239
It looks good, I guess you are buying one This photo shows how small it is, eg a7 is omd size...
Wow! That A7 is a monster!!! lol
if the a7 really is OMD size, that GM1 looks like it would just be way too small (for me). But that color is FRESH!
Great sharing...!
The GM1 is that small relative to the A7? It does make the A7 look like a monster!
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Way too small for me!
We have a GM1 at work and it is tiny!! With the 14mm it would make an ideal street camera!! Don't forget the inside is the same as the GX7. Also DPReview have posted some images from the GM1 and they look damn good!!
I had the gm1 in my hands yesterday, the thing is super small is like a pack of cigarettes in size. It definitely needs the additional grip. The build quality is better than the gx7 and gh3 in my opinion. No plastic parts. If you pair it with the p25 you would grab the camera by the lens, is that small. I would grab one!
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Grip, absolutely for me
If I have to use the horizontal grip on my E-M5 for comfort then I would absolutely need the grip for the E-M1 but I have the feeling this camera would be 2/3's by the lens in my left hand and the 1/3 by my right hand with a few fingers. The price I'd have to pay for an easy carry MFT's ILC. My Oly 9-18 would be perfect on this little jewel.
I am more interested in the lens esp now I saw that it has similar distortion as much bigger Pana 12-35mm 2.8 lens (6+%) & good sharpness:
Also I saw the Japanese price for the Pana grip close to $100, pricey... Cheaper third party grips might help.
That's interesting. The 12-50 Olympus is not much good for edge sharpness at 12mm, but I only use it because it is weather sealed so I wouldn't replace it with the new pancake.


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A former student posted this on Facebook. It made me laugh, and I shared it with everyone on Facebook, so I thought I'd share it here as well.
Yes, life IS short. But it is ALSO terrifying and confusing! Have you ever come close to a goal only to feel a sense of dread? When you're so close...so close to having whatever you've dreamed of...and you hit a wall? Not literally, of course, but metaphorically. Maybe you've wanted that dream job. Now it looks like you might actually get it, and suddenly you're filled with dread and self-doubt. Maybe it's a great relationship--you've finally met someone with whom you have so much in common, someone who makes you laugh, someone with whom you have a real connection--that someone you were beginning to believe didn't exist. And what do you do? Do you embrace the new relationship? Or do you push him/her away? Maybe you're dieting...and within five pounds of your goal weight when you self-sabotage and start eating everything in sight.
Fear pushes us in strange directions. When I was teaching seniors, I saw them self-sabotage time and time again. They were close to graduation when they would suddenly stop doing what they were supposed to do in order to complete graduation requirements. It was more than "senioritis"...it was fear. Fear of the next step, of college or the work force. Fear of the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. When I used to diet, I would lose weight, get uncomfortable with male attention and eat to put the "safety weight" back on. I self-sabotaged all the time.
Why do we self-sabotage? I think that in part it's habit. We are so used to NOT having what we want that we don't know what to do with it when we finally get it. But I think that a larger part of it is that we don't believe we DESERVE the goal. It's as if we unconsciously think, I don't deserve that dream job. I don't deserve this wonderful woman (or man). I don't deserve to be thin and happy.
But you DO deserve it. I once read that for every negative thing we hear or think, we have to hear or think TWELVE positive things to wipe out the effect of the negative. TWELVE! Imagine how many negative things you said or thought today...and start turning them around by replacing them with positive affirmations. You deserve to be happy. Please believe that in your heart.


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The Oscars were last night, and wasn't Ellen DeGeneres just a fabulous host? As always. I mean, she ordered pizza!
We've had it pretty good this year when it comes to hosting. Tina and Amy at the Golden Globes, Actually NPH doing the Emmys AND the Tonys? Jimmy Fallon takes over the Tonight Show and Seth Meyers takes over Late Night. I mean really, does it get any better than that.
But sometimes those award show makers forget how great they have it. Don't worry friends, I'll remind them.
Dear people who make award shows, here are your choices for hosts of special events that are televised for the common people (me) to watch and obsess over.
Ellen DeGeneres – because it's hard not to delight in anything she does
Neil Patrick Harris – because he will literally jump through hoops for you. Also he has already hosted everything else.
Tina fey and Amy Poehler – again with the delight. Everything they do is delightful. Plus they're the only hosts that the in person audience members seem to enjoy as much as we do at home. Just check out Glenn Close and Julia Louis Dreyfus playing along.
Jimmy Fallon – because I have a huge crush on him and I know I'm not alone. Seriously, who DOESN'T like Jimmy Fallon? Answer: No One. Also he just brings joy to everything he does… how great would it be to just see him geeking out and wailing about how lucky he is to be hosting the Oscars?
Billy crystal – because he's a classic.
Seth Meyers – because "REALLY!" I just want to see him do something like this, PS he KILLED the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2011 and that is a rough room…
Aziz Ansari – He hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 2010, which is, admittedly, a different room, but I'm pretty sure he'd be amazing at the Oscars too. If nothing else he would encourage us all to Treat Yo Self! (I WILL NEVER TURN DOWN A CHANCE TO SHARE THAT LINK!)
Nick Cannon – he has perfect hosting skills because he's likable, up for anything, and keeps the show moving since he's got to get home to Mariah.
Stanley Tucci and Elizabeth Banks – as Caesar Flickerman and Effie Trinket, because someday there NEEDS to be a Hunger Games themes Oscar night (May the Odds be ever in your favor Jlaw!)
Those are your choices. There's not a bad one. Pick from those. It's an embarrassment of riches.


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Measurement and evaluation. Yawn. Who cares? We do.
You might think an agency so committed to creativity would be tempted to hit the fast forward button when it comes to the numbers.
Not so at Cohn & Wolfe. We let the numbers expand beyond the spreadsheet and become part of the creative process. In our eyes, measurement and evaluation are as much about looking forward as about analyzing the past.
Your bottom line is our top priority, so we don't just measure communications output; we measure its impact. Calls to action, registrations, recommendations, changes in perception – and ultimately behavior – are all at the heart of our creative campaigns and the focus of our evaluation.
Our measurement methodology is a four-step process:
Research & Insight to understand the competitive landscape, target audiences, influencers and business drivers. This initial research informs our strategy and programming and allows us to set precise objectives to measure progress and the campaign's effectiveness.
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Measurement of Output, in-progress measurement of media and digital response to the campaign. Metrics can include frequency and reach of coverage, key messages, tonality of coverage and event attendance. By actively tracking the campaign's progress we adjust strategy and tactics to optimize response.
Evaluation of Impact measures the target audience's level of interest and shifts in opinion, interest or behavior. Metrics can include awareness, belief of key messages, intent to act, and actual behavior obtained through primary audience research and evaluated against benchmarks set earlier in the process.
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Beyond the Games: Coach Wayne Jones
Wayne Jones had a nice run in North Colonie, along with time spent at Shenendehowa and then with the South Troy Dodgers.
Three years ago, though, he felt it was time for a change, and made the jump to college.
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Maybe they really-o truly-o love diversity and would like nothing better than to see our tax dollars go toward lifting up the marginalized. Safe housing for the poor; better healthcare; close those gaps! Maybe they think in retrospect that Reganomics was a mistake for its undoing of LBJ's Great Society programs, which were helping close achievement gaps in the 70s. Maybe they are, but I'm just not hearing it.
Perhaps today's creationists have disavowed former claims of Biblical acceptance of slavery, former support for state's rights over constitutional rights and oppressive local decisions that created a social system of haves and have nots based on race. Perhaps today's social conservatives are sorry the achievement gap was deliberately created and perpetuated throughout the Jim Crow era. Perhaps they regret funding schools for blacks at one third those of whites throughout much of the past century. Perhaps they do, but I just missed it.
If that's true, then please accept my apologies, in advance.
Forgive me, I beg you, if by chance I have only heard the fringe few social conservatives who cry out against diversity and urge the disestablishment of the public schools in favor of a system of free-enterprise options. And forgive me if I missed hearing the mass social conservative movement that calls for justice in a divided world.
But if that's not the case, then the Bluegrass Institute's latest stunt is simply shameful. It is a set up.
This from BIPPS:
ACTION ALERT: Ask Kentucky's new education commissioner to develop a plan to close longstanding achievement gaps in math and reading between white and black
students in Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky's largest school district
(97,412 students).
SUMMARY: Efforts to improve education, especially for black students, have failed to produce anything close to acceptable results in Jefferson County. It's time to take action!
ACTION REQUESTED: Please contact the new commissioner, Terry Holliday, and ask him to do what he did as superintendent of the Iredell-Statesville, N.C. school district between 2002 and 2009: focus on, and close, the gap. Please do the following today:
1. Call Commissioner Holliday's office at (502) 564-3141 or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Politely ask him to:
•Do what he did as superintendent of the Iredell-Statesville, N.C. school district in less than seven years: Relentlessly pursue closing gaps in math and reading between Jefferson County's white and black students.
•Require the districts' highly paid leaders to develop and publicize their plan to close the gap.
•Convene a task force that will hold public hearings to gather input from all stakeholders in the district: students, parents, teachers, clergy, business and political leaders, teachers, objective researchers and taxpayers.
•Require the district to set a timetable and deadlines for closing the gap.
There is not a thing wrong with citizens expressing their opinions.
But this cynical advocacy favors rallying town hall refugees to pressure school leaders while BIPPS argues against adequate resources. It is disingenuous, at least, but probably worse.
The public schools in Kentucky would exist on greatly reduced funding if the Bluegrass Institute had its way. Vouchers for private religious schools would abound if the Bluegrass Institute had its way. The Kentucky Education Association would not exist if the Bluegrass Institute had its way. If the Bluegrass Institute had its way, I suspect they'd put the system on life support and monitor the the schools using every measure available....if only to know when the patient was dead.
I've got an idea. Call Jim Waters, director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, at (270) 782-2140 and tell him we'll believe his new found concern for the achievement gap when he speaks out in favor of adequate funding for each and every Kentucky school child; that he opposes any move to teach any specific religious views, including intelligent design, in the public schools; and that the Bluegrass Institute will support healthcare options for all American citizens .
Prefer to email him? Try this, firstname.lastname@example.com.
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What a blessing you are Ali-Cat! It touches me that you have a teachable spirit! I pray that we both always will! It is the learning from each other that helps us thrive!ReplyDelete
I would add that a woman who has chosen Homemaker as her only career and does not have a 2nd career (notice how I'm always driving home that point?) still contributes to her family financially in the way that she manages the household resources brought in by her husband. It is a HUGE responsibility to be a wise steward of the resources God blesses a family with whether they come in from 1 person or 2. I still get very excited when I prepare a meal for under $10 and it feeds us twice and sometimes 3 times! I love you! ~ Aunt Katie :o)


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'Westworld' creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan talk to CNNMoney's Laurie Segall about how they view the future of our relationship with technology.
Former Cambridge Analytica Director Brittany Kaiser tells CNNMoney's Laurie Segall she believes the company applied user data in a similar manner to that of the Obama 2012 campaign.
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Most displays come with a choice of interface that can be purchase separately or fitted to the chosen display. This page explains the differences between the interfaces available.
See below for a more detailed explanation. NOTE the interface options also apply to other devices not just displays.
This interface is addressable and so many devices can be connected to the same serial bus without any additional wires. All data sent to the device is in the form of a command. To turn on the back light of a display for example would require 'ab1' where 'a' is the device address, 'b' is the command for back light and '1' is for on. If two or more devices were on the same bus then the second device could be addressed by 'b'. In addition to this there are commands that reveal what addressed devices are connected to the bus.
The main advantage for this interface is that more then one device can be used on the same bus.
More complex to use and the commands are limited to the basics required for the device, no built in scrolling.
Web site dedicated to BV serial devices
External Link - PicAxe Basic to create custom characters on the 20 x 4 display using this interface
This has the same electrical interface as the ASI-V2 devices, however the command set is based on VT100. This makes the device much easier to use, on a display any data sent to the interface will be reflected on the display.
Much easier to use, if the device is a display it will wrap at the end of a line and scroll when reaching the bottom of the display.
Only one device can be on the bus at a time.
Web site dedicated to BV serial devices
Dual is simply a combination of VT100 and I2C on the same device. The user chooses which interface at start up. I2C is chosen by holding the SDA line high at reset. This of course is done automatically if an I2C bus is connected because of the pull up resistors required on the I2C bus. VT100 is selected by not connected the I2C bus.
This interface is normally part of a dual interface but not always. It will not accept RS232 voltage levels but multiple devices can exist on the same bus by the use of a device deselect line. This line when active will disable the device allowing two or more devices to be used on the same bus.
Comprehensive VT100 command set which is generally easy to use, all data sent goes to the device and commands are initiated by escape codes.
If using multiple devices then each device requires a deselect input
Web site dedicated to BV serial devices
I2C is a short range bus with a special protocol allowing transmit and receive using a master / slave protocol. All devices will be salve and the address can be changed by the user.
Well known interface allowing multiple devices on the same bus. No need for a UART in the master.
The host needs to have a master I2C interface that may not always be available.


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Coooking Conversion Chart for oven temperatures. If you are using a fan oven, lower the Celcius temperature by 10 degrees.
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Buy an oven thermometer that you can leave hanging on a shelf in your oven. Some ovens can be cooler or hotter depending on how long you have had them, and whether the seal on the oven door is working perfectly. There are ways to test the oven temperature without an oven thermometer (heat sugar to see how long it takes to melt or using a sugar thermometer to test how long it takes a cup of water to boil) but it's easier to go on Amazon and get one sent to you or to pop down to your local hardware shop where you should find a cheap one hanging on a rack.
If the seal has come loose you can replace it easily. There are shops online who will sell you the spare part and if you look up your oven manual (if you have lost it look for it online) they will often tell you how to install it. As a last resort, ask an electrician though they will charge a standard call-out fee.
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Ask a Law Question, Get an Answer ASAP!
So do you recommend to write to them stating that this is not legally enforced and parking tickets can only enforced by a the police or local authority.
I hope you will disreguard the matter, which in future I should not receive any more correspondence from you (I.E. IPC).
What do you think?
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Even in Scotland?
Do you think they will bring it to court?
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I went to the car park and it has 2 different signs. One stating 120mins 90 pounds and the other 90mins for 100 pounds.
Will this help my case?
I took photos just incase it goes to court? Will this help me?


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Giving voice to one of history's most mysterious women, The Confessions of X tells the story of Augustine of Hippo's nameless lover, their relationship before his famous conversion, and her life after his rise to fame. A tale of womanhood, faith, and class at the end of antiquity, The Confessions of X
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Before he became a father of the Christian Church, Augustine of Hippo loved a woman whose name has been lost to history. This is her story.
She met Augustine in Carthage when she was seventeen. She was the poor daughter of a mosaic-layer; he was a promising student and heir to a fortune. His brilliance and passion intoxicated her, but his social class would be forever beyond her reach. She became his concubine, and by the time he was forced to leave her, she was thirty years old and the mother of his son. And his Confessions show us that he never forgot her. She was the only woman he ever loved.
In a society in which classes rarely mingle on equal terms, and an unwed mother can lose her son to the burgeoning career of her ambitious lover, this anonymous woman was a first-hand witness to Augustines anguished spiritual journey from secretive religious cultist to the celebrated Bishop of Hippo.
Giving voice to one of historys most mysterious women, The Confessions of X tells the story of Augustine of Hippos nameless lover, their relationship before his famous conversion, and her life after his rise to fame. A tale of womanhood, faith, and class at the end of antiquity, The Confessions of X is more than historical fiction . . . it is a timeless story of love and loss in the shadow of a theological giant.
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Suzanne M. Wolfe grew up in Manchester, England, and read English Literature at Oxford University, where she co-founded the Oxford C.S. Lewis Society. She is Writer in Residence at Seattle Pacific University and has taught literature and creative writing there since 2000. Wolfe is the author of Unveiling: A Novel (Paraclete Press, 2004)and co-founder, along with her husband, of Image, a journal of the arts and faith. Suzanne and Greg have also co-authored many books on literature and prayer and are the parents of four grown children. They live outside of Seattle.
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BethAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Gorgeous, evocative tale of a courageous historical womanSeptember 19, 2017BethAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Finding the words to express my feelings about this beautiful book is difficult. "X" became a real person to me, from her travels with her father a mosaic layer with an artist's touch to her bereft heart as he leaves her in her aunt's care. She longs to travel with him again, to see her friend Nebridius, but one day her father doesn't return, and thus her life is propelled on a different - one that will lead her to meet Augustine, as well as set the course for tremendous joy and heartache. Wolfe explores this anonymous woman and creates a compelling picture of the relationship between Augustine and his concubine, here simply called "X," in keeping with her name being lost to history. While she is loved and taken care of by Augustine, their life is not easy. Life in general was not easy in late antiquity, often precarious and rife with suffering, which Wolfe deals with honestly and respectfully.
Wolfe's writing immerses the reader fully in ancient Carthage; the heat of the desert, the dangers of every day life, as well as the rules regarding the roles of women are so well realized in the story. "X's" first-person narration is finely done - her voice is distinct. Wolfe's prose is almost poetic at times, rife with lush descriptions, as well as deeply emotive.
"...we scrubbed the tesserae brushes dipped in sand and oil and then rubbed them with leather cloths, smoothing and burnishing until the whole floor shone, my father explaining that any roughness in the surface would catch on sandals, dislodge the tiles, and destroy the mosaic over time. Such polishing we do to our memories so they will not snag on our souls and cause us to stumble."
With that lovely passage, I felt myself fall deeply into the story, though I worried for what I knew was to come for her. I have a fairly rudimentary knowledge of Augustine, but seeing him through her eyes has such impact. Her deep love for him, their son Adeodatus, as well as others in his family, and her heartbreaking sacrifice is the biggest take away from this novel. I am appreciative to the author for giving this anonymous woman a voice, and I also appreciate the historical notes explaining that he most likely kept her name out of his writing in order to protect her, not out of shame or embarrassment. Details like this, as well as what concubine meant in those days in comparison to it's modern connotation are fascinating. These immersive historical details and more, along with X's strong characterization make The Confessions of X one of my favorite reads this year.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review; this is my honest opinion.
theLadyLeighAge: 25-34Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5UnexpectedFebruary 28, 2017theLadyLeighAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5When this book first came in my mailbox I was convinced that it was a book that I couldnt like on a topic I wasnt interested in reading about. And so it sat around on my bookshelf for quite some time as I read through other review copies on my list. When I finally got myself in the mood to sit and read this I was very surprised about it indeed.
This book takes you to a very long time ago, to the ancient Carthaginian world of Augustine, the great Christian theologian. The story is told from the eyes of his concubine, a woman whose name is lost to history but whose impact was strongly felt on the life of the man she considered her husband.
From the very first the language in this book sucked me in, it is stunningly beautiful and lyrical and has a loneliness and hunger to it that compels the listener to hear her and know her story. The world in which the woman lives is nothing like our own- and yet her story is so familiar in the storytelling world. It is one of falling in love with someone not of her own class but being loved in return and dearly cherished. It is one of the journey of life and the struggle of living side by side with someone on a journey they dont know the end of. It is one of being ripped apart when the odds can no longer pretend they are in your favor.
The womans story is told in the strong brush strokes of a hard and sometimes harsh life. There is childbirth, and death, life and love painted in strongly worded descriptions. And there are also the soft stirrings of her own heart as she seeks to understand the world around her and follows alongside of Augustine and is a part of his philosophical work.
I was very struck by all of this story and several times found myself in tears. I could spend a lot more words here trying to explain the details of this story but I think it would only cloud the issue. While I dont agree with all the events that take place in this story I could not help but be moved by it all the same. This book doesnt really fit into a box that I can neatly check as being good or bad. The writing is amazing. The story that is told is amazing. But it is also one that pushes me out of my comfort zone. The writers notes at the back of the book help to clear up some of the historical perspective and context and I did find that very helpful in understanding this book.
In the end, I would recommend this book to someone who was looking for something very different from the standard Christian fiction fare. I would not recommend it for younger teen readers, I think there is too much in here that needs an older eye to discern. But Ill tell you that if you do read it, it will change you, and that I guess is what all books are meant to do.
Final Rating: 4
I have been given a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review and opinion of the product.
ADFehlArden, NCAge: 25-34Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5A woman's truly unconditional love for her manJanuary 19, 2017ADFehlArden, NCAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 5Meets Expectations: 4Between the years 397 - 400 AD, St. Augustine of Hippo released his multi-volume memoir Confessions. Within the pages of the early passages, he makes mention of a woman who was quite important to him prior to his church life, but the woman remains unnamed except for when he calls her "Una" -- The One. In The Confessions of X, Suzanne Wolfe imagines who that woman might have been, what she might have been like, and what might have transpired to have this mystery female part ways with Augustine.
In this novel, the woman remains officially unnamed though she is given nicknames by some, such as her best friend Nebridius. Their first meeting was at the town creek when they were small children, so he gives her the nickname Naiad (Greek for "spirit of the river") while she calls him Nereus (jokingly meaning "wet one" but also name of a Greek god of the sea).
Augustine and his special lady meet when they are 17, both being friends of Nebridius. They have a whirlwind romance but their relationship faces a major roadblock. Augustine is from a privileged family and heir to a great fortune while X is the daughter of a humble mosaic artist. In fact, X's father has her living with his sister since he struggles with drinking and gambling addictions. Tough sell for a man in Augustine's position, but he feels true love for X so he presents her with the best situation he can offer her -- no official marriage, but instead a position as his concubine. In that era, the role of concubine was a little different than what we imagine when that word comes up now; back then it was more like vowing yourself into a common-law marriage via commitment ceremony... spiritually powerful but not as legally binding. In fact, under the concubine arrangement, in the case of a break up, the man would automatically get full custody of any children he sired, while the woman would basically be out on her rear.
X bears Augustine a son and they have many content years together. Neighbors seem stunned at just how cozy & lovey-dovey the couple remains as the years continue to pass. But there is a restlessness to Augustine's spirit that X cannot seem to calm. X packs up their home and moves the family from Carthage, Africa to the bustling city of Rome, hoping Augustine's heels would cool once he got settled into a more academically satisfying community. Hard as she tried though, nothing seemed to answer his need quite enough. When she overhears one of his colleagues whispering that X may be playing a part in Augustine being held back professionally, she makes the choice to exit out of his life at the age of 30, returning to Carthage so that he might make a advantageous and official marriage with someone within his class. But as history buffs know, Augustine goes on to choose the church over another woman.
I'm new to the writing of author Suzanne Wolfe, though she's had a few books out prior to this one. This novel though... WOW. Her descriptions of this world are so palpable! This is one of those books you have to be willing to take slow because there is A LOT of detail to take in and while you might feel a little worn out in the process taking it all in, it's all worth it. There's one heck of a story here! I can't imagine processing the kind of painful decisions X was pushed to make multiple times over the course of her life. I just picture this woman with a shattered heart that never found a way to entirely heal but somehow she pushes through and carries on.
The story isn't all heartbreak though! There are some loving scenes between Augustine and X that are alternately beautifully deep and sometimes tragic but also sweet, adorable, even hilarious in parts. I had a good laugh over one scene where X is talking with her friend Neith, the mother of a large herd of children. X just has her one son. Neith hypothesizes that X's love of books is just a band-aid for her pain, an odd side effect from struggling to conceive again, shrugs it off with "you'll soon be cured." The reader is then given a glimpse into X's inner thoughts, the memory of how the birth of her son very nearly killed her, making her think that maybe she doesn't WANT to be cured of reading! X-D
This gorgeous bit of historical fiction gave me a glimpse into a time & place I've admittedly read very little about -- the Romans in Carthage, Africa. Weird how it's hard to think of Romans outside of Rome but this novel reminded me of the true scope of the Roman Empire. History aside, I also fell in love with all these unique characters -- not just Augustine and X but also all their friends, neighbors and colleague who had small but important influences on their day to day life decisions. These characters were wonderfully alive and I eagerly look forward to exploring more of Wolfe's work!
FTC Disclaimer: TNZ Fiction Guild kindly provided me with a complimentary copy of this book & requested that I check it out and share my thoughts. The opinions above are entirely my own.
Susan Barrett5 Stars Out Of 5Never Expected to Like it, but now I'm in love!June 6, 2016Susan BarrettQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I received Confessions of X by Suzanne M. Wolfe from the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Guild. Now I am familiar with the age-old adage to not judge a book by its cover, but I often do so anyway. This was one case where I did judge the book by its cover, and I therefore didn't even pick it up to read it for weeks. I don't know why, but for some reason the cover just seems (to me) to show a woman so covered in shame that she can't raise her head, so tainted that her sins were like scarlet, as red as crimson. I've dealt with enough shame in my life that I didn't really want to read a story so seemingly consumed with someone else's. When I turned the book over to read the back of the cover, I discovered that the story was about St. Augustine's concubine. Really? I thought to myself. Really. THIS is what the Fiction Guild sends me? What happened? They've done a pretty good job so far of picking stuff that I like to send to me. But this? Who would want to read a story about a concubine?
Eventually, though, I did start the book, because I had to review it. (Which I've since discovered isn't required) I have to admit, it took me several more weeks to get into the story. The first 30-50 pages were riddled with paragraph-length sentences and unusual vocabulary words that made the reading tedious yet slightly poetic. But mostly tedious. Then around the 50 mark, bam! I was in love. I don't even remember a specific event that happened to the character, but somehow, the wording became easier to read, the story started flowing, and I was hooked. And by "hooked", I mean like hook, line, and sinker. Totally captivated. I've managed to tear myself away from the book--I'm a little over half way through right now--to come here and write about it. If the you've heard of or seen this book but the cover and/or summary has thrown you off, I suggest giving it a try anyway. So far, and I cannot speak for the rest of the book as I have not as of yet finished it, the book is fantastic. The character isn't weighed down with shame; in fact, she's lighthearted and free. She's loved and she's lost a few people along the way so far, but she's followed her heart and kept her head held high. She's gotten me captivated, and I dearly hope that the story doesn't end with something that makes her hang her head the way that she is doing on the cover, because so far, this book is shaping up to be on my Top 10 list for 2016.
Thank you so much to the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Guild for sending me this book. All opinions are my own and were not required to be positive.
Deb2 Stars Out Of 5Just not for me.May 23, 2016DebQuality: 0Value: 0Meets Expectations: 0This book took me a while to get into and then when I did, it was only momentarily. It wasn't the author's fault at all. I received this book blindly by Thomas Nelson and truthfully, it's not a book I would have chosen for myself.
However, thanks to Thomas Nelson for the privilege of allowing me to read and review this book.
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Do you have someone that is more difficult to shop for on your gift list this year? Maybe a teenager whose style changes weekly, a father-in-law who doesn't even have a clue of what he wants himself, or possibly a brother that lives in another state (making it harder to mail large packages)? Have no fear, gift cards are always a great choice! However, when I send a gift card (GC) I sometimes feel like I should put a little more effort into the gift…Do you know that feeling? Well, I have a solution for you!
Okay, so let's get crackin'! What I used to make the Handmade Woven Gift Card Holder:
- Scrapbook paper
- Envelope (big enough to fit a standard GC-think credit card size)
- Scrapbook supplies: paper cutter, adhesive, pencil, etc.
- Gift Card (which I will refer to as GC from now on)-can be added later (actually optional-no GC is needed to make this card awesome)
- Smile (also optional, but I find creativity flows better when I have what my Widget calls a 'happy-with-teeth-showing' face)
1. I like to start with my envelope…envelopes are the culprits that only come in certain sizes (unless you make your own, then kudos to you!). Once you know the size of envelope you would like to use, keeping in mind your GC of course, then you can cut your paper. 2. Instead of cutting a piece the paper to make a bi-fold card, you will need to have enough paper for a tri-fold card-this way you'll have the extra paper you need to make the weave design. I use a score blade on my paper cutter to score the paper, but good-old-fashion folding by hand works, too. 3. I used the envelope to trace a square on two of the sections of the card-using the envelope gives I strong edge to trace. 4. I had a rectangle of cardstock in my scrap pile, so I cut it on an angle (corner to corner) using my paper cutter. This new rectangle makes a great pattern for the diagonal lines. I traced the diagonal lines with a pencil, eye-balling the measurement (approximately 1/2″ wide). 5. Here is the trickiest part…After all the lines are traced, I used my cutter to cut along the pencil marks (and used tiny scissors to cut the short ends. Side note: Depending on your paper, you may have really clean cuts and/or messy cuts…inking the edges of your cuts (with a small ink pad or marker) will 'hide' the imperfections. Or be brave and let the card bare the imperfections proudly-it's up to you 🙂 6. I glued the outside boarder down using a glue pen, but a glue stick or other scrapbook adhesive will also work.
I cut strips the entire two sections of the card in the above example, but if you only cut about half way through the rectangle/square you traced from your envelope, then you can use the card to hold a lovely GC by sliding the card into a couple of strips (that's why you do not want to glue your strips together). Here are some examples of how to insert the GC:
*remember to erase any pencil lines still visible on your paper…it will help your card look more put-together and professional. And on a larger scale…
….you can use the un-cut part to 'hide your GC.
I like to decorate most of my cards with quotes, names or sayings on the front; so I came up with a way to do just that and disguise the GC inside…tricky fish! I cut a piece of paper roughly the size of my gift card, then cut a contrasting paper slightly larger (to frame the first paper). You could use all solid colored paper for this step, or pick a coordinating print (or use the opposite side of your main paper).
I used a red pattern as the frame (larger piece), but couldn't decide between a muted turquoise plaid paper or a bright solid marigold paper…but ultimately went with the marigold, because I thought it looked a little more festive. But I used the muted turquoise paper as well-to beautify the inside of the envelope:
Write a "Happy Holidays" or any catchy phrase on the outside of the card, a sentimental remark on the inside, and address the card to the recipient. Then fill your new finished woven card with a GC of choice and send it on it's way! (but remember the actual GC is still optional)
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The Crosstown stop at Pharmacy will be at surface. The accessible stop will be a parallel side platform, with the stop located on the east side of the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue.
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text: Home > Focus Marawi area becoming preferred jihad destination: analyst Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News Posted at Jun 15 2017 04:17 PM | Updated as of Jun 15 2017 04:26 PM Share Save Facebook Twitter GPlus LinkedIn MANILA - Mindanao may not be a caliphate (territory) of the Islamic State (IS), but the area around Marawi is becoming a preferred jihad destination in Asia, an analyst said Thursday. "I think it's become a hub of activity for the region and I think it's a game changer," Sidney Jones, director of the Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict, said in an interview with ANC's Early Edition. She explained, people used to fear that extremism was going to come from Syria and Iraq and returning fighters from Middle Eastern countries, but the current situation says otherwise. "The real problem is people being recruited from the region who never set foot in the Middle East now see Mindanao, particularly the area around Marawi, as the preferred jihad destination," she said. Clashes in the southern Islamic city of Marawi started on May 23 after government troops were met with resistance from Islamist rebels from groups such as the Maute and Abu Sayyaf, while attempting to arrest senior Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon, purportedly the Islamic State's emir in Southeast Asia. The violence prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to declare martial law over the entire Mindanao on the same day. Jones said there was a failure to recognize the pattern the Mautes had established, recalling that it was the same group that claimed responsibility for the bombing of a night market in Davao City in September last year. "If you go back to the Davao bombing in 2016, that wasn't just a small band of bandits--that was an extremely well-organized operation that involved different members of the pro-ISIS coalition," she said, citing terror cells in Cotabato and some other Balik Islam members. "It was as though the coalition was escalating its efforts in preparation for something bigger. I think maybe we all failed to see the pattern that was emerging," she said. 'PHILIPPINES IS WEAKEST LINK' #ANCEarlyEdition: How can the Philippines beat extremist ideology? Terrorism expert Sidney Jones answers that in this #ANCRecap. pic.twitter.com/0B0cPKg6Xg — ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) June 15, 2017 Jones, in her New York Times article, said the ongoing Marawi siege indicates that the Islamic State is now also a Southeast Asian problem, and that "the Philippine government may be the region's weak link in addressing it." Jones explained that the Philippines had been dealing with insurgent groups such as the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), and the New People's Army (NPA) that "it wasn't immediately apparent that it had a very new kind of on its hands." "The efforts to address an extremist problem as opposed to an insurgency problem wasn't as well-prepared maybe as it could have been," she said. Authorities have also admitted that foreign fighters are involved in the battle in Marawi, and while Jones believes there is no accurate estimate of how many fighters are actually there and that "the overwhelming majority of the fighters are from the Philippines," there are certainly foreign fighters "who are now enthused about coming to join the battle." "If you look at the photos on social media, of happy fighters going around in trucks and Islamic flags planted on the street, what you're doing is you're inspiring people to see Mindanao as the place that they want to go now," she said. "We have already seen people stopped from leaving Indonesia. 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It's tiresome going over this same crap over and over. Fortunately, I no longer have to thanks to the Empire Center. See their excellent article, "Defund push misfires."


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Telugu actor Shraavya Reddy's reply to a perverted question during one of her Facebook live chats has gone viral.
On the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government's demonetisation move to fight black money and corruption in the country's financial system, Shraavya hosted a live Facebook chat to inform her fans on the new law. However, an unpleasant question touched a raw nerve as she minced no words while lashing out at a fan, who asked about her breast size.
Although, Shraavya could have chosen to ignore and move on with her Facebook session, she refused to let the fan get away with his twisted comment.
"Come on yaar, why do you guys see my body when I am telling something very important. India is going down man. F*** that. Yes, I am using vulgar language but you are using and lot of people are seeing your comments. I am not showing my body. Don't praise my b*obs. Yes, I have amazing b*obs. What's your problem? Will your mother not have? Every girl has b*obs," Shraavya slammed the fan in question.
In the video, she also revealed that she is not new to such questions on her Facebook page. The despicable behaviour of the fan in question has once again brought forth the disturbing side of our society. What Shraavya is facing is inherent problem in our society where a woman is judged and appreciated only based on her good looks.
"First take the information, man. Come on! It's enough. I have already replied to a lot of people on my page whoever comments on my b**bs. This is not what I am talking about right now," she rued.
It looks like most of the people, don't expect women, especially if they are in showbiz, to discuss serious matters facing the country. Meanwhile, not even the President's daughter is safe from online harassment.
Earlier this year, President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter and Congress leader Sharmishtha Mukherjee publicly shammed her online harasser to send out a strong message. She encouraged women facing such harassment to speak up against their tormentors to discourage them from doing the same to other women.
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