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Washington's support of Saakashvili is dangerous for U.S. – American media2011-01-31 13:36
The American Conservative periodical published materials criticizing Mikheil Saakashvili's rhetoric concerning the terrorist act in the airport of Domodedovo.gt-en-newsitem-inside
According to PirWeli, an article by Daniel Larison says that the Georgian leader's statements are unreasonable and may give the Russian side a motive to accuse Tbilisi of arranging an explosion in Domodedovo. In the author's opinion, Mikheil Saakashvili's main mistake was his statement that the "terrorist acts, such as an explosion made by a suicide bomber on Monday in the Moscow airport, are arranged to have "revenge" upon Moscow for Russia's politics in the North Caucasus".
"Saakashvili's reckless statement about "revenge" made soon after a provocative decision to cancel visas and just several days after a horrible terrorist act in Moscow seems to be aimed at giving Moscow another motive to aggravate relationship with Georgia and embark on a less flexible policy in respect of Tbilisi", - Larison says.
"I do not expect the Georgian nationalist to feel deep sympathy for Russian victims of the act but an adequate head of the state is expected to have enough reason not to provoke Moscow when it is getting ready to respond to the terrorists' barbarities. Thus, we've got another proof of Saakashvili's recklessness and irresponsibility. The USA's support and protection are dangerous both for us and for Georgia", - he also remarks.
Let us remind you that during an interview which Mikheil Saakashvili gave to the First Information Channel the Georgian president stated that the terrorist act in Domodedovo became possible because of Russia's destructive policy in the Caucasus.
A terrorist act in the airport of Domodedovo happened on January 24. An explosion set up by a suicide bomber led to the death of 35 people. Over 120 people received wounds of varying severity.


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Kids Bedroom Ideas made a criterious selection of Scandinavian wardrobes for kids room you'll definitely fall in love with. Bring Nordic design inside your use for functionality and simplicity.
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This wardrobe seems it is camouflaged inside the bedroom. A plain white wood wardrobe wall with a touch of raw wood shaped like a triangle on the bottom. The nursery décor is complete with mid-century furniture style. By using only white and raw wood color, the results can be mesmerizing and provide a calm ambience.
Another great example of Scandinavian design: a half wood half neutral color wardrobe. This grey shade matches any room colors, so it is perfect to adapt to both boys and girls.
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This fantastic wardrobe with wooden patchwork with the structure in red looks amazing in this purple wonderland room. We are absolutely in love with this purple floor!
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Stumbling into a (secret) public meeting of the State's Financial Advisory Board
Today, while seeking an opportunity to share with Mr. Bing (we had heard he was holding a meeting at WSU) I actually stumbled upon what I'm calling a (secret) public meeting of the State's Financial Advisory Board.
When I say (secret) I should say that the media were out, a bunch of people who smelled really good for a hot day were out, but there were only a handful of community members there, one of which was disrespected by another attendee. It was a deeply disturbing display to stumble upon. About 40 well-dressed folk making decision that will turn an already tight screw on many Detroiters.
I only caught the last 10 minutes of the show, but based on this fresh article, which conveniently came out AFTER Bing's community meeting this evening, it seems like it was very "productive" for an illegal meeting.
Financial board signs off on Detroit cuts, 10% decrease in city workers' pay9:40 PM, July 12, 2012 |
In its first major action on righting the city's finances, Detroit's financial advisory board Thursday approved Mayor Dave Bing's plans for $100 million in cuts to the city's unionized workforce — including a 10% pay decrease, higher out-of-pocket healthcare costs and limits on overtime — that his administration is expected to impose without negotiations.
The wage reduction would also apply to police and firefighters, a cut that Bing has long sought. In addition, workers would move into an 80-20 health plan with higher co-pays and higher costs for brand name and generic prescriptions.
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Early next year Heather Small will be performing a set of Charity dates in Thailand.
The gigs are in aid of the Tracy Cosgrove Children's Foundation which helps under priveliged Children across Thailand.
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The 4th of July was our last holiday spent apart for this deployment. How fitting that the celebration of our nation's independence would be our final holiday before our soldier's return! We did the day up right, starting with an 8am streetwide 5K run/walk race. We had a fairly good turnout considering much of the street was out of town. I have mentioned this before but life on a military installation is unlike anything that can be found in the civilian world. Even without knowing the new person who just moved in across from you there will be several things you will have in common with them from the get-go: a deep love for Country, a willing heart to serve, similar rank...and probably kids! :-) Living on-post allows you to cut through the first 6 months of typical relationships and cut right to the meat of what matters. Besides, your neighbors could be PCS'ing before 6 months are over with! It was really nice to spend some great time with our neighbors, new and old alike, and exercise our bodies at the same time.
Shannon, Meghan, and Jenn...deployed spouses triple threat on the 5K!
Dylan and Miles. Yes, they're in their PJ's :-)
Our street kids. Too precious!
In the afternoon we continued our streetwide 4th of July celebration with a BBQ and games and contests for the kids. We had a watermelon seed spitting contest, a 50 stars search, and a water balloon toss contest. The kids had a blast! Each family brought their own meats and a few generous soldiers manned the grills for us. We had a slip-n-slide, a kiddie pool, and prizes too. It was a great event and we had about 16 or so families join us. Dylan and I stayed up to watch the post-wide fireworks display with some neighborhood friends. While we were waiting we lit off a few of our own. Of course Dylan and his buddy Miles were dazzled by the fireworks, regardless of whether they were our glorified bottle rockets or the thousand dollar display. Fire, gun powder, explosions, brightly colored lights? I mean, come on, a little boy's dream, right?
Miles and Dylan
Thank you, God, for this great land which affords us so many freedoms. May we NEVER forget the blood that has been shed to make it possible. May we NEVER take for granted the spirit of liberty that birthed this nation. And may we NEVER waver from our committment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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ALPHARETTA, GA - LeasePlan USA, a vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions provider, took to the streets of downtown Atlanta for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on Sept. 10.
This 5K run/walk workplace-organized fitness event began in 1983. Designed to promote health, wellness and fitness among Atlanta's corporate community, the annual event attracts more than 15,000 participants from 400-plus companies. And LeasePlan was there in full force with nearly 100 employees participating.
Nearly 100 LeasePlan employees participated in the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on Sept. 10.
"When we started, we felt 50 participants would be a success, so we were thrilled when LeasePlan had nearly 100 participants on race day including virtual racers across the country!" said Mike Pitcher, president and CEO.
Pitcher added, "Not only did this event bring our employees together as a team, but it also encouraged them to get moving by running or walking to prepare for the event. The inspiration behind this event fits in nicely with the philosophy and goals of our own health and wellness initiative, called HealthyU."
In addition to completing the run/walk, the team was honored with an award.
The T-shirt worn by participants during the race won the Most Colorful category in the design contest.
LeasePlan USA, a subsidiary of LeasePlan Corp. N.V., is a global provider of vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions. The company, which manages 1.4 million vehicles worldwide, offers clients customized plans for total fleet cost reduction through its technologically advanced products and dedication to customer service.
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ONE STAR, INC., PLAINTIFF, CROSS-DEFENDANT, AND RESPONDENT,v.STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY, DEFENDANT, CROSS- COMPLAINANT, AND APPELLANT.
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Jane L. Johnson, Judge. Affirmed in part, reversed in part with directions. (Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. BC362428).
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Suzukawa, J.
Code of Civil Procedure section 998 (section 998) provides that if a plaintiff does not accept a defendant's pretrial settlement offer and then fails to obtain a more favorable judgment at trial, the defendant may recover its costs incurred after the settlement offer. Here, defendant/appellant Staar Surgical Company (Staar) made two separate pretrial offers to settle plaintiff/respondent One Star's claims against it, but withdrew the second settlement offer before its statutory expiration. One Star did not accept either offer, and ultimately recovered less at trial than either of Staar's pretrial offers. The present appeal thus presents the following issue: If a defendant makes two separate pretrial settlement offers but withdraws the second offer, against which offer, if either, is the ultimate judgment measured for purposes of section 998's cost-shifting provisions?
We conclude, contrary to the trial court, that where a defendant withdraws a second section 998 settlement offer, the plaintiff's recovery must be measured against the defendant's first settlement offer for section 998 purposes. Thus, we reverse the judgment with directions to the trial court to calculate the postoffer costs to which Staar is entitled.
I. The Pleadings
Staar manufactures and sells medical products and devices. One Star is a regional representative for medical equipment and supply companies, and it formerly represented Staar.
On November 27, 2006, One Star filed a complaint against Staar for breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition. The complaint alleged that Staar improperly withheld One Star's commissions and solicited One Star's employees and independent contractors. Staar filed a cross-complaint for breach of contract against One Star and James Greiling, One Star's principal, on April 4, 2007.
The trial court dismissed several of One Star's claims prior to trial. Thus, at trial One Star pursued only two claims: breach of written contract (for wrongfully deducting "consulting fees" from One Star's commissions from August 2003 to December 31, 2005) and common counts (for services performed from January 1, 2006 to the date of trial). Staar pursued its cross-claim for breach of written contract.
II. Staar's Section 998 Offers to Compromise
On September 12, 2007, Staar made a statutory offer to compromise pursuant to section 998. Staar offered "to allow judgment to be taken against STAAR and in favor of [One Star] in the amount of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000)." One Star did not accept the offer, and it lapsed by operation of law 30 days later. (§ 998, subd. (b)(2).)
Staar made a second offer to compromise (captioned "Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 Second Offer to Compromise") on December 7, 2007. Staar offered "to allow judgment to be taken against STAAR and in favor of [One Star] in the amount of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000), including the legal applicable rate of interest, commencing from October 3, 2006." While that offer was pending, Staar made a third offer to compromise (captioned "Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 Offer to Compromise by Complainant on Cross-Complaint") on December 14, 2007, offering "to allow judgment to be taken against Cross-Complainants and an award entered in favor of [Cross-Defendants] on the Cross-Complaint in the amount of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000), including the legal applicable rate of interest, commencing from October 3, 2006."
One Star did not accept either the second or third offer to compromise. On December 20, 2007, Staar withdrew its second offer.
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The case was tried to the court. The court found that Staar was authorized to subtract consulting fees from One Star's commissions, and thus it denied One Star's claim for breach of written contract. However, it found that One Star was entitled to recover some unpaid commissions, and it awarded One Star $41,400 on its common counts. As to Staar's ...
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I wish a very very Merry Christmas to all of you...family and friends should be your focus over the next week. I will be cooking a turkey, so my house will be filled with those GREAT smells.
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We are looking forward to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safety of our citizens in Ukraine.
If the situation become more complicated, Ministry of Foreign Affairs should consider putting the plans to bring Vietnamese in Ukraine come back home.
They have to work in a foreign country and now get this difficult time. How hard our compatriots.
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"And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that He might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. And He humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you didn't know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Your clothing did not wear out and your foot did not swell these forty years. Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you. So shall you keep the commandments of the Lord by walking in His ways and fearing Him. For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron and out of whose hills you can dig copper. And you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.
Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments and His rules and His statutes, which I command you today, lest, when you have eaten and are full and have built good houses and live in them, and when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all that you have is multiplied, then your heart be lifted up, and you forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, who led you through the great and terrifying wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water, who gave you water out of the flinty rock, who led you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end. Beware lest you say in your heart, 'My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.' You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth..."
Deuteronomy 9: 2-18
I do that too- skip over whatever long quote is italicized and get to the real stuff. But it's actually way more important that you read that than whatever stuff I'm about to ramble on about. Please, I encourage you to read all of that passage even though it's a bit lengthy.
I am about to begin my senior year of college. What? I have no idea where I will be living or what I will be doing ten months from now. And as much as that scares me, I'm realizing more and more that there never has been and never will be a time in my life that I will know exactly what I'll be doing ten months in the future. I am likely to get wrapped up in my plan and forget who is running the show but there is only One who knows what tomorrow will hold.
There is a glaring problem with me being anxious about this final year. I am forgetting who has led me through my wilderness so far. I forget who lifted my burdened heart, who led me out of Egypt, out of slavery. And I forget that through that wilderness He kept my thirst quenched, my back clothed, my stomach full. And when I forget that, why wouldn't I be hesitant to begin this new part of my life? When I forget Him, I become my own guide and that is definitely something to worry about.
I am so certain of one thing- God is good and He will lead me if I let Him. Growing up, I always thought "I just have to trust God and He will work everything out like I want. He won't let anything bad happen." Lol. I heard a sermon recently about the majesty of Jesus and the preacher said something along these lines:
"If we truly believe that Jesus is King of the universe- that He is an all powerful, all knowing, all good Christ, who became a man so that He could die a shameful death on a cross to save me- I better not be asking that Christ to come into my life as a secretary. I better not be thinking 'How can Jesus help me fulfill my dreams?'"
When I want Jesus to be my secretary, and things start going the wrong way, my faith falls apart. When I want Jesus to be my King, my Friend, my Brother, and things start going the wrong way, my faith is steadfast. When I have no trust that God will "humble me and test me to do me good in the end", I am too scared to take a step. When I truly believe that Jesus loves me and wants me to love Him back, I will follow where He leads with joyful obedience.
I hope to grow in His likeness this year. I hope to grow up this year. I hope I realize that if God "worked everything out like I want", He wouldn't be a very great God. I hope to have no fear, no worry. I hope to have perspective. I hope to be more grateful. I hope to never forget who has led me through a wilderness. I hope to be one year closer to spending an eternity with Him in a Land that He will show me.


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Ellis Island
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- Sweethearts since childhood, Ellie Hogan and her husband, John, are content on their farm in Ireland-until John, a soldier for the Irish Republican Army, receives an injury that leaves him unable to work. Forced to take drastic measures in order to survive, Ellie does what so many Irish women in the 1920s have done and sails across a vast ocean to New York City to work as a maid for a wealthy socialite. Once there, Ellie is introduced to a world of opulence and sophistication, tempted by the allure of grand parties and fine clothes, money and mansions . . . and by the attentions of a charming suitor who can give her everything. Yet her heart remains with her husband back home. And now she faces the most difficult choice she will ever have to make: a new life in a new country full of hope and promise, or return to a life of cruel poverty . . . and love.
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Time no longer meant anything to Guy he was too tired to care . The melt down he had had at work yesterday was the very last straw. He had thrown his laptop at the wall stuck his finger up at an astonished team leader and walked out of the office. Calling over his shoulder any problems in the States don't bother to call me.
He had got into his car and driven home ( he still felt the huge house in the county where his parents lived as home . ) They were delighted to see him, they always were, he decided not to tell them how he felt just yet. That could wait, he needed rest.
Later that night when everyone had gone to bed he sat in his favourite spot in the house. It was in a small alcove in the hall by the grandfather clock. As a child he had hidden here many times, it was always cosy as the fire in the nearby fireplace was never allowed to go out. The view was then as it was now magical. The oldest stair case in the house in view with the Black suit of armour peeping out from behind the curve of the stairs.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
It's Official – America Now Enforces Capital Controls
It couldn't have happened to a nicer country. On March 18, with very little pomp and circumstance, president Obama passed the most recent stimulus act, the $17.5 billion Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (H.R. 2487), brilliantly goalseeked by the administration's millionaire cronies to abbreviate as HIRE. As it was merely the latest in an endless stream of acts destined to expand the government payroll to infinity, nobody cared about it, or actually read it. Because if anyone had read it, the act would have been known as the Capital Controls Act, as one of the lesser, but infinitely more important provisions on page 27, known as Offset Provisions – Subtitle A – Foreign Account Tax Compliance, institutes just that. In brief, the Provision requires that foreign banks not only withhold 30% of all outgoing capital flows (likely remitting the collection promptly back to the US Treasury) but also disclose the full details of non-exempt account-holders to the US and the IRS. And should this provision be deemed illegal by a given foreign nation's domestic laws (think Switzerland), well the foreign financial institution is required to close the account. It's the law. If you thought you could move your capital to the non-sequestration safety of non-US financial institutions, sorry you lose – the law now says so. Capital Controls are now here and are now fully enforced by the law. Let's parse through the just passed law, which has been mentioned by exactly zero mainstream media outlets...more
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Dean Arbour and family are committed to excellence in the automotive business. A tradition of excellence that began in 1970 when Mr. Dean Arbour started his first dealership in Pinconning, Michigan. Since Dean has opened up four other stores in Northern Michigan, serving Pinconning, West Branch, Tawas City, East Tawas and Alpena areas. Dean Arbour is proud to be a family owned and operated business, with his Son Matt, daughter Colleen, Son-in-law, Scott and several grandchildren following in his footsteps in the family business. We appreciate your business and make every effort to earn it every time you visit!!
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Taking on a dangerous former title challenger on relatively short notice under Mexico City's unique air conditions is certainly an ambitious endeavor. But, as a quick browse through his history will reveal, Charles Oliveira has never been one to shy away from those.
Where some may see risk, Oliveira (21-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) has always seemed to see opportunity. And he's determined to not let the next one – a UFC Fight Night 98 main-card scrap against fellow featherweight Ricardo Lamas (16-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) – go to waste.
"I think it will be a great fight," Oliveira told MMAjunkie. "It's also a great opportunity. Unfortunately I'm coming off a loss (to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis), in spite of it having been a great fight. From what I understand, (B.J. Penn, Lamas' original opponent, at the scrapped UFC Fight Night 97 event) ended up getting hurt, and both the fight and the card were canceled. I think it certainly gave Lamas longer to train and dedicate himself to this fight, so it will be a great opportunity not just for me but for him, too.
"I intend to be 100 percent for this fight. It's a great opportunity, and it's my dream on the line. What I really want is to win, when it's all said and done – regardless if it's on the first, second or third round – it doesn't matter how I'll be. What matters is winning this fight."
UFC Fight Night 98 takes place Saturday at Mexico City Arena in Mexico. It airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
The matchup's relevance is not lost on Lamas, who believes it to be more valuable than his original bout – a headlining affair against former champ Penn that would have taken place on Oct. 15.
Ranked No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA featherweight rankings, Lamas looks to bounce back from a setback to Max Holloway in April. No. 11-ranked Oliveira, in turn, seeks recovery from a loss of his own – a third-round submission defeat to Pettis that brought the Brazilian 145-pounder to a 1-2 mark in his past three.
However, despite the negative outcome, Oliveira is happy with the way the scrap – Pettis' first in the featherweight division – played out.
"I'd said that (the fight with Pettis) would shock the world – and it did," Oliveira said. "It was a very tough fight. It had a lot of striking, a lot of jiu-jitsu. He's also a very tough guy, very good. I said numerous times that it could have a submission either by me or him, or a knockout either by me or him – a fight in which anything could happen. I felt 100 percent. I made weight very well. I was lower than the limit, and he also made weight. I think it was a great fight.
"He got tired, and I got tired too. But I got tired because I took a kick to the rib that threw me off. Anthony Pettis is very tough. He's a former champion. There's really nothing to say. I think what happened is that he got lucky in that I threw 10 things and he threw 10 things, and he landed 10 and I landed nine. It was his merit. The win was his."
For this shorter camp, Oliveira made a change: He relocated from his home in Guaruja, where he's always trained at Bronx Gold Team, to the capital of Sao Paulo, where he now trains full time at Chute Boxe Diego Lima, also home to UFC Fight Night 98 colleague Felipe Arantes.
"I had 25 days (to train)," Oliveira said. "But it was 25 days to hold on to this opportunity as if I had two or three months to train, train and train."
With a win, Oliveira looks to hold on to his spot in the UFC rankings, where he currently occupies the eighth position, and keep on his path to reach the ultimate octagon goal.
"The rankings matter to me a lot, for sure," Oliveira said "I want to stay there. I want to be among the world's top 10. Sometimes I don't really understand the rankings. There are guys whom I beat who are ahead of me, and guys who beat me who are behind me.
"I don't really get it sometimes, but we want to stay ranked and focused on our goal, which is to be champion."
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Did you know that I design gorgeous things for your home as well as invitations? Well, now ya do! :) One of the new things I'm doing in 2014 is each week I am going to choose a design to highlight with pictures! ooh la la! These are great for your own home or to give as gifts.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
After this initial swim i'm pretty sure Xan's gonna be hitting the water more often than he expects.
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We brought him to his first swimming outing and he must have felt overwhelmed seeing the very big basin in front of him and "mommy, there's no warm water in the basin"!! but isn't he adorable in his trunks???
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I kinda think Xan is getting tired when we force him to exercise and do things. He's only 3 months and we're forcing him to sit, boy, what are we thinking! hehehe..
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Sunday, April 02, 2006
my Xan is just so far away. my bro sent this to me from his phone. how i wish i was there and he was smiling at me...
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i swear, he was holding his bottle! and i could not help but take this pic as he's only 2 months old.
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Into Mommyhood
Guess i was quite dragged into this quite unexpectedly but not reluctantly. But then at 30, being able to bring out a child into this world proves to be both exciting and exhilarating. Nevermind if i did not get married, and i don't think i even have any plans at all, selfish as it may seem.
I remember telling my girlfriends then that i'm gonna have my baby by the time i turn 30 "by hook or by crook, even if i'll have to pick up just any guy on the side". heheh, some fantasy huh! thus when i learned i was pregnant at 29, i was both scared and anxious but some naughty smile escaped me remembering those in/famous last words.
right now though, there's nothing much that is on my mind but seeing my Xan, being with him, answering his every whims and call. this brat has become a willing slave to a little tyke. this vain me could not help but forego eyeing those nice pair of jeans for my xan's cutesy rompers or carrier. I have even given up my latte fixes in favor of formulas and diapers and wipes. hell, i may even have to give up my job! but who really cares. there is indeed such a thing as foregoing the good things for the better ones. that sacrifice entails more noble results. that bringing my Xan to this world could be the best thing i could do to this life.
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Improving Your Listing
In Rentalo we offer you a set of user-friendly tools and features you can use to improve your listing. The more information you provide about your property, the higher you will rank among your competition in Rentalo and in search engines.
Travelers are demanding and when looking for a perfect lodging, they prefer to have complete information about every property we offer. If you describe your vacation property well, provide prices and pictures and update your calendar, you have more chances to rent it.
Travelers in Rentalo often refine their search for properties by specifying their budget, number of bedrooms and travel dates. If you do not have this information, you will simply not appear in their search and decrease chances to rent your property. That is why we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this section and learn how to improve the quality of your listing completing its each and every element. Complete and attractive looking listing is one of the secrets to receive more bookings.
Basic Elements of Your Property Listing
It is absolutely crucial for you to provide basic information about your vacation property. This information is like your business card and will tell travelers all they need to know about your vacation rental.
1. Provide a Powerful Property TitleA property title is one of the first things travelers see when looking at properties in Rentalo. That's why it is important to make it catchy and original.
First of all, conduct your own competition research and look at other properties in your location. Make sure your title stands out and highlights the most important attributes of your vacation property. Is it ocean front, spacious or offers excellent mountain views? Include it in your title! Try to avoid generic titles and think of features that distinguish your property from others.
Also, always try to incorporate keywords (phrases that people use to find you in search engines) in your title, e.x.: Orlando vacation villa, Mont Tremblant vacation condo, etc.
Learn how to add/modify title of your property listing. See tutorial
2. Create a Compelling Property Description
After providing your property details such as number of bedrooms and sleeps, it is time to describe your vacation property. Travelers want to find out about more about it by reading your description, so make sure it provides all the necessary information and convinces your potential renters to book your property.
We recommend using 400 words or more, it is the optimal length for a description. Here are some tips on what to include in it:
- Think of unique features of your place and use them as your most powerful weapon. Is your villa waterfront and offers gorgeous sunsets? Is it spacious and sleeps large parties? Write down all the attributes and elaborate on them in separate paragraphs.
- Use details. Travelers like to picture their future vacation house and plan what to pack and what to leave behind so be specific and provide a short description of each bedroom, amenities and extras (ex.: beach towels, bikes, linens )
- Write about nearby attractions as well. Most travelers like to plan their vacation activities and they greatly appreciate such information. Provide them with a mini guide of things to do in the area. How close it is to the beach/hiking trail? What other great attractions can be found nearby? (Ex. Amusement Parks, nature trails, museums and art galleries)
- Add a personal touch to your description. Don't be afraid to show emotion and inject a little feeling to your text. Let travelers know who you are and how long you own the house. Also, relate to the experience of your previous guests, for example: "Our guests enjoy gorgeous sunsets from our lakefront deck and love watching movies from our wide DVD collection". Emotion sells.
- Last but not least. Keywords, keywords, keywords. Think of the keywords that travelers use to search for vacation homes in your area. What would you put in search box when looking for a vacation rental? You can also use numerous keyword research tools that are available on the Internet for free. Make your list and try to insert keywords to every paragraph of your description. This will help travelers find your property in search engines. Examples of keywords are: Orlando vacation rental, Orlando condo, Orlando villa, Orlando short-term rental, Orlando accommodation, Orlando lodging, Orlando vacation home, etc.
- Put yourself in the shoes of travelers and think of what they expect to find out from your description
- Prepare a plan and divide your text into paragraphs
- Keep your text simple and concise. On the Internet people only scan text
- Check grammar (use programs that perform a spell check)
- Proofread your description before you publish it
- Avoid listing amenities or things to do. Describe them
- Avoid very long sentences with commas. Keep it simple
- Do not use caps. It does not look professional
- Try not to repeat the same word several times. Use thesaurus or dictionary for help
Learn how to add property description to your listing. See tutorial
3. Upload Unlimited High Resolution Pictures
High quality and attractive pictures are another essential element of a good property listing. You have probably heard the old proverb "A picture is worth a thousand words". It means that with one picture you can communicate what it would take pages to describe.
Our modern slideshow helps you showcase unlimited amount of photos and include their titles. We recommend you include at least nine high resolution photos of your vacation property showing not only your bedrooms and property inside, but also the view from your windows and your house from the outside. Here are a few tips:
- Hire a professional photographer to take excellent pictures of your property. Look at several options before you commit to one photographer. Look at their portfolio and go with the one whose pictures impress you the most.
- If your budget is tight, get a digital camera. It doesn't have to be fancy and expensive camera. Any camera with a resolution of 3.0 mega pixels or more would be perfect for the job.
- Look at other properties in your area or in other cities and see which ones catch your attention first. Look at the angles and the best lightning. Small details go a long way.
- Use free software to enhance your pictures. Nowadays you don't need to be a photoshop expert to edit your pictures. You can simply download such free program by Google as Picasa which allows you to quickly organize and make simple changes in your images. You can download it at http://picasa.google.com
- Turn on all the lights in your vacation property. It gives your house a special warm atmosphere.
- Wait for a sunny weather or a nice sunset to take pictures of your property from the outside.
- Put flowers, candles, nice sheets and fresh fruit in your house. Those look lovely on pictures!
- Try to use a tripod to avoid blurry pictures.
- Do not use scanned and low resolution (pixeled) photographs
- Try not to include people on your pictures
- Clean your property before taking pictures not to capture a messy kitchen or swimming pool with guest stuff by it
- Do not take pictures of dark rooms against the light
- Avoid uploading pictures of hallways, narrow spaces and nothing specific
- Try not to include badly cropped or zoomed photographs
- Do not place pictures of nearby activities as your main photo
Learn how to upload pictures to your listing. See tutorial
4. Update Your Availability Calendar FrequentlyTravelers in Rentalo have the option to enter their travel dates right on our home page. If you have your calendar updated, you will benefit from being displayed as one of the first options for travelers. Your potential renters need to know if you are available or not, otherwise many won't even take time to contact you.
Updating an availability calendar is very easy and fast. The important thing is to make a habit of keeping it updated after every booking. Owners who have their availability calendar up to date have higher chances of renting their vacation property.
Learn how to update your availability calendar. See tutorial
5. Add a Complete Pricing InformationPrices are equally important as other property listing elements mentioned above. Many property owners chose not to display prices thinking it will scare away potential renters. Showing your prices, however, will only safe traveler's time and give them all the information they need to know. Travelers have different needs. If your prices are high, present your added value and explain why it is worth to rent your property.
If your prices vary depending on the season, you can place all of them in our flexible pricing table specifying dates and even the currency.
Learn how to add prices to your property listing. See tutorial
Additional Elements of Your Property ListingAfter you have completed basic information about your property, you can increase your listing's attractiveness by adding the information below.
6. Add a Link to Your Property VideoVideo says more than 1000 pictures and is a great marketing tool to highlight the value of your property.
You can have the video of you vacation rental professionally done for you, but you can also do it yourself. All you need is a digital camera with a video option and a free program that every computer has such as Windows Movie Maker to edit it. In such program you can add music and subtitles to your video and convert it to a .avi or .mov file that will make it possible for you to upload it to YouTube. Instead of shooting a video, you can also prepare a slideshow of your best property pictures with subtitles and music.
Uploading a video to You Tube is simple and doesn't require any special skills. After you do it, you can include a link from You Tube in you Rentalo listing and vuala!
7. Enable Your Property MapThanks to this feature travelers will be able to locate you on the map, so make sure you provide your property address.
8. Encourage Traveler ReviewsTraveler reviews and comments add credibility to your listing and create trust in your potential renters, who prefer to relate to experience of your previous guests.
Gathering feedback is an important part of the renting process. Let your guests know you always strive to meet their needs and value their opinions. It only shows your commitment to maintaining high standards. Encourage your guests to post their comments and feedback on your Rentalo listing. Such real testimonials are very valuable for travelers.
If your guests sent you nice testimonials in the past, you can also add them to your listing. All you have to do is find your property in Rentalo as if you were a traveler and scroll down to the bottom of the page where it says: See all comments/Add a comment. You can post travelers' comments there and they will be shown after our approval. If you prefer your guests to write testimonials, explain them how to post a comment for your listing.
9. List and Describe Your Features and AmenitiesUse our check boxes to choose amenities guests will find in your vacation property. If your amenity is not on our list, you can always list it in an empty space provided in additional check boxes.
After listing all your property amenities, you can use the space below to include an enticing description. If there is something you haven't mentioned before, describe it below as well. Try to highlight the value of your property by describing its most prominent and unique amenities.
Learn how to add amenities to your property listing. See tutorial
10. List and Describe Nearby AttractionsTravelers like to plan activities during their vacation. Help them with that and list all the things to do and nearby attractions travelers will find in your area. You can choose them checking our check boxes and use the space below to describe them. If there are any museums, aquariums, hiking trails or amusement parks, include them in your description as well. Travelers will highly appreciate this information.
Learn how to add nearby attractions to your listing. See tutorial
11. Add Payment MethodsIn payment methods you should provide full information about deposits, taxes, extra fees, cancellation policies and other conditions of renting your property. Do not hide any costs from your potential renters! You should also list payment methods you accept in your property such as checks, money orders, paypal or credit cards.
Learn how to add payment methods. See tutorial
12. Provide Contact InformationWe recommend you to provide at least one phone number and a contact name. Many travelers like to call you immediately after seeing your listing and if there is no phone number, they move on. Providing a contact name makes your listing more personal and travelers know who to ask for when they contact you.
Learn how to add or modify your contact information. See tutorial
13. Choose the Theme and Background For Your ListingOnce your listing is complete, you can also customize your page choosing one of the 7 different themes that best represents your property or the season you want to promote. It will make your listing more attractive and professional.
Our themes include: Summer/Beach, Sports, Spring/Fishing, City/Metro, Autumn/Mountain, Winter/Ski and Rentalo skins. Choose the one that best fits your property!
Supplementary Elements of Your Property ListingOnce your listing is fully edited and provides all the basic and additional information about your property, it is time for you to take advantage of our extra features that can help you receive high quality booking inquiries and market your property more efficiently.
14. Inquiry FiltersJust like travelers can filter out properties that fit their requirements, you can also decide what kind of inquiries you would like to receive. This applies to destination-based inquiries we send to all the properties that match traveler's requirements. For instance you can select:
- the minimum and maximum number of guests you will be willing to accommodate
- the number of bedrooms you offer to travelers
- the minimum rate per night you want to receive inquiries for
- the nearby destinations for which you DO NOT desire to receive inquiries
- keywords you DO NOT wish your inquiry to contain
Learn how to set up Inquiry Filters. See tutorial
15. Auto OffersIf you receive numerous destination-based inquiries daily and find it hard to respond to each of them individually, use auto offers. When you enable this feature, Rentalo will send and automatic offer to travelers with calculated pricing and availability. If you want to take advantage of this tool, please remember to update your calendar at least every 60 days and specify at least 1 price range.
Learn how to enable Auto Offers. See tutorial
16. Special Offers
Special Offers is an excellent proactive marketing tool to receive more bookings. You will not only be more visible to travelers in your destination, but you will also be included in our home page and featured in our Best Value Accommodations Newsletter sent to opted-in traveler database bimonthly.
In order to set a Special Offer you must show a minimum of 10% discount from the regular price you have listed with us. It is a great tool for you to broadcast any last-minute offers, off-season promotions, special packages or weekend specials. Here's your chance to make your offer more attractive and appeal to those looking for special deals.
Learn how to enter Special Offers. See tutorial
Congratulations! You Have now Learned how to Complete your Property Listing!
See our Example of a Complete and Attractive Property Listing with Comments and Tips! (link to visual tutorial)If you have other questions or doubts, contact our friendly staff for assistance here .


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2017 Infiniti QX80 News, Price, Specs
2017 Infiniti QX80 is a new full-size SUV car product by Infinity. This car becomes one of the most favorite models in automobile industry. The new Infiniti QX80 series will give the popularity and make big action in the auto global market. It is a big plan of Infinity Company to present the new generation product of 2017 QX80.
2017 Infiniti QX80 Redesign
The 2017 Infiniti QX80 will get some touches and improvements in some parts. The information of the style concept in this car is minor. Based on the rumor, this car will get minor improvement in styling. The refreshment and restyle will be gotten in the exterior side and interior side. For the exterior side, this new car series will get redesign in bumper, wheels, headlights, taillights, and LED lights. While for the interior side, the Infiniti QX80 series will get refreshment in the entertainment systems, safety systems, the seats, and the other features.
2017 Infiniti QX80 Engine Specs
In connection with the high performance, it can be definite that the engine performance of this car has the high quality. Nevertheless, there is no decision definitely about the engine specification for the 2017 Infiniti QX80. Based on the rumors, this new car series will use 5.6 liter V8 engine under the hood. This engine can produce 400 horsepower and 420 pound feet of torque. For making the better quality in speed performance, this engine will be paired with 7-speed automatic transmission. It will be sent to all-four wheel drive. As the result, the new Infinity QX80 series can reach 60 mph in 8 seconds and has the number of fuel consumption about 16 mpg. You have to know that the modification gives this car for having the weight, 9000 pounds of towing capability.
2017 Infiniti QX80 Release Date and Price
2017 Infiniti QX80 will be the best car a challenge for the competitors in the global auto market. Unfortunately, there are some information by the company about the release date and price of this car definitely. According to the rumors, the new Infiniti QX80 series will be launched in the market around the next 2016, while the price tag is $70.000. For the car lovers have to be patient for waiting for the next information.


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Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined again this week.
The following was posted by Polyana da Costa • Bankrate.com
Mortgage rates stayed down this week as investors waited for Congress to reach a budget agreement, end the shutdown and raise the country's debt ceiling.
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.39 percent from 4.41 percent last week, according to the Bankrate.com national survey of large lenders. The benchmark 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.47 percent, the same as last week, and the benchmark 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage fell to 3.34 percent from 3.4 percent. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate jumbo stayed at 4.58 percent.
Read more: http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-analysis.aspx#ixzz2hnsSqoOQ
The low rates continued to attract buyers and refinancers even during the shutdown, lenders say.
"We've seen a nice uptick in applications," says Brett Sinnott, director of secondary marketing for CMG Mortgage in San Ramon, Calif.
The volume of refinance applications increased 3 percent last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The volume of applications from buyers decreased 1 percent.
Many lenders had feared they wouldn't be able to process and close loans until the government reopened, mainly because with closures at the Internal Revenue Service, lenders cannot obtain tax transcripts as they normally do when underwriting loans. But Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued guidelines allowing lenders to obtain the transcripts after the loan closes, after the IRS reopens.
Although some lenders have encountered obstacles and some delays, for the most part, loans are closing as scheduled, mortgage professionals say.
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Toyota Black Box Data Is More Closed Than Others'
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wjr writes "Many cars these days contain black boxes that record information (speed, accelerator position, etc) and can preserve information in the case of an accident. Ford and Chrysler say that they use 'open systems' so anyone can read out the data; General Motors has licensed Bosch to produce a device capable of reading its cars' black boxes. On the other hand, Toyota has only a single laptop in the US capable of reading its cars' black boxes, and generally won't allow the data to be read without a court order. Honda seems to have a similar policy. This is emerging as an issue in the investigation into unintended acceleration."
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RMT Clerical Grades Conference Saturday 14/03/15
We were very pleased to accept the invitation from the RMT to open their Conference in Blackheath on Saturday with a brief report of our activity over the past few years, bringing things right up to date with an update of our visit to the PCS picket at the National Gallery that morning.
Make Lewisham the Living Wage/Fair Contract borough
We are currently working on a campaign on this issue and are discussing ways to engage local employers with various people across Lewisham. We will be asking candidates standing in the General Election for their views.
Launch meeting: Campaign to save Lewisham amd Southwark College
UCU have arranged a meeting on Friday 20/03/15 at 6pm
in the Amersham Arms to discuss their campaign against the 25% staffing cuts recently announced by the college. Together with a 24% cut in adult education next year, the cuts could spell the end of the college itself! Please attend and join the campaign.
Marches Saturday 21/03/15
There are two demonstrations to support on Saturday. SAIL are marching from Lewisham Clock Tower to Hilly Fields to protest against Prendergast plans for Acadamy status. In Central London activists will mark UN Anti Racism Day. Both demonstrations start at 12 noon.


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A Look at the Next Door Brewing Company
Next Door Brewing Company 2439 Awood Ave. • 608.729.3683 Hours: Sunday thru Thursday: 11 am – 11 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am – Midnight We stopped in to the recently-opened Next Door Brewing Company to take a look around. This Brew Pub is the lasted addition to the Madison Craft Beer scene, and […]
2010 Dueling Chef Competition October 22 – 24, 2010
The Dueling Chefs competition at the 9th annual Food & Wine Show
McFarland House Cafe hosts Honduran Photo Exhibit
The McFarland House Cafe, 5923 Exchange Street in McFarland, will host Helping Hands for Honduras
Madison Restaurant Week 2010 Kicks of January 24
The highly anticipated winter version of Madison Restaurant Week kicks of on Sunday, January 24th.
The Flavors of Madison to Benefit the American Liver Foundation
The American Liver Foundation and The Madison Club are presenting The Flavors of Madison, a unique culinary event to benefit the American Liver Foundation's Cause!
2009 Mad Diner Awards – Vote Now!
The time has once again arrived! It is time to vote for the 2009 MadisonDining.com Mad Diner Awards!
Dueling Chef 2009 – Liliana's Wins!
The fnals of the 2009 Dueling Chef Competition at the Madison Food and Wine Show featured a showdown between newcomers Liliana's and veteran champions Restaurant Muramoto
Dueling Chef 2009: Dayton Street Grille versus Restaurant Muramoto
Competitors: Charles Lazzareschi – Dayton Street Grille; Justin Carlisle – Restaurant Muramoto
Dueling Chef 2009: The Dardanelles versus Liliana's
Madison Dueling Chef 2009 – Heat #4, Saturday 24, 2009 Competitors: Barbara Wright – The Dardanelles Daniel Smith – Liliana's Mystery Ingredient: Whole Long Island Duck Dishes: The Dardanelles: Duck Egg Frittata with seared duck, cheese & chipotle aoli; Duck Hash with rosemary potatoes, chipotle pepper sauce and thyme rice. Liliana's: Seared Breast of Duck […]
Dueling Chef 2009: Captain Bill's versus Liliana's
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Dueling Chef 2009: Restaurant Muramoto vs Brasserie V
Brasserie V: Bleu Cheese with Cranberry Sauce & Pumpkin Seed; Mac & Cheese with Bacon & Veal Stock, Gratin-Style
Restaurant Muramoto: Sheep cheese, Grilled and Smoked with Mushrooms & Sweet Potato; Beer Cheese Soup Froth with Swiss Chard & Cheese Sponge Cakes.
Dueling Chef 2009: Blue Marlin versus The Dardanelles
Competitors: Barbara Wright – The Dardanelles; Kane T. Goulet-Evans – Blue Marlin
2009 Dueling Chef Competition at the Madison Food and Wine Show
Get ready for one of the most intense culinary challenges of the year! The 2009 Dueling Chefs at the Madison Food and Wine Show is about to kick off!
2009 Madison Food and Wine Show Approaching
The 2009 Madison Food and Wine Show is rapidly approaching. Held at the Alliant Energy Center, this is the event's 8th year.
Ya hey, don't ya know – It's Lutefisk Season!
It's that time of year again. When the crisp fall temperatures stir the hearts of Wisconsin's Norwegian brethren. The aroma of Lutefisk and rutabagas is in the air
Madison Dining Goes Mobile!
MadisonDining.com has gone mobile! We've launched a special design that works on many of the "touch screen" technology mobile devices like iPhone, Blackberry and Andriod.
Kickshaw American Cuisine To Open In Fitchburg
Kickshaw is purported to open on October 5th. We're interested in how this goes.
The 2009 Mad Diner Award Nominations are now OPEN!
No, no, this isn't a contest to see which restaurants have made our diners the most angry. This is Madison's premier online dining award event, recognizing the accomplishments and popularity of Madison-area restaurants in multiple categories including Best Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, Best Cheap Eats, and more!
Madison Restaurant Week – July 26 – 31, 2009
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The New World 2005 EXTENDED REMASTERED 720p BluRay x264-SADPANDA
STORYLINEThe New World (2005)
Genres: Biography | Drama | History | Romance
Director: Terrence Malick
Writer: Terrence Malick
Stars: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer
Country: USA | UK
Language: English | Algonquin
Release Date: 20 January 2006 (USA)
SCREENSHOTCaptain Smith is spared his mutinous hanging sentence after captain Newport's ship arrives in 1607 to found Jamestown, an English colony in Virginia. The initially friendly natives, who have no personal property concept, turn hostile after a 'theft' is 'punished' violently on the spot. During an armed exploration, Smith is captured, but spared when the chief's favorite daughter Pocahontas pleads for the stranger who soon becomes her lover and learns to love their naive 'savage' way of harmonious life. Ultimately he returns to the grim fort, which would starve hadn't she arranged for Indian generosity. Alas, each side soon brands their own lover a traitor, so she is banished and he flogged as introduction to slavish toiling. Changes turn again, leading Smith to accept a northern-more mission and anglicized Pocahontas, believing him dead, becoming the mother of aristocratic new lover John Rolfe's son. They'll meet again for a finale in England.
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I'm bushed, y'all.
It's been one of those longshort weeks–maybe you know what I mean–and I'm in the mood to disappear into a pile of blankets with some hot chocolate and not come out for a couple of months.
But! I can and must keep going, and you can too, I'm sure.
We can do it! We're powerful and strong and also tender and kind! More generalized cheerleading to help us get through the next few hours!
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A 1950s fairground organ called Bellpee used by a Horsham man has helped a children's charity to the tune of £4,543.57p.
The money was raised over four years thanks to owner Brian Parkinson taking the mobile instrument to steam rallies at show grounds across Sussex and playing music to the crowds in return for a donation to the NSPCC.
Mr Parkinson said: "I've been using the organ to raise money for various charities for the last 20 years but since 2014 I've been raising money exclusively for the NSPCC. It's a fantastic cause and one I'm proud to support.
"People are very generous and are only too happy to put a few coins, or notes in the boxes which are next to the organ, hung from the front flap and even placed round the neck of a teddy bear and monkey puppet."
The 67-year-old's fundraising efforts started off as a one man show but for the last three years Robert Taylor has been attending the events with him.
Mr Taylor, who is also 67-years-old and lives in Horsham, said: "I was at a steam rally at Laughton Show Ground when I saw the organ. I thought it looked interesting so I went over and got chatting to Brian and he asked me to give him a hand.
"It needs two people to operate it really as you have to keep the music going by feeding the organ books of music which is done manually. I helped out at that show and haven't looked back since."
To thank the pair for their efforts they were presented with a certificate when they dropped off a cheque for the latest amount they raised – £1,625.25p – which is included in the total figure.
Moira Mitchell, Community Fundraising Manager for West Sussex, said: "The amount raised by Brian and Robert is a great achievement and we are extremely grateful to both of them for giving up their spare time to help raise money for the NSPCC.
"Every penny donated enables us to continue to provide vital services and support to children and families across the country.
"One of the services we provide in the Sussex area is our Speak Out. Stay Safe programme. It involves specially trained volunteers visiting primary schools to talk to children aged five to 11 about the different forms of abuse but in a child-friendly way. At the end, pupils know how to protect themselves and the help available to them including Childline.
"In 2015/16 our volunteers visited over 70 schools in West Sussex and spoke to almost 5,193 children. Schools can book a visit via the NSPCC website."


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Haruka sat at his desk, rested his cheek on his hand, and stared out the nearby window. the teacher continued to lecture at the front of the classroom despite the obvious anxiousness of the students waiting for the last bell of the sky was clear and the sun was shining, so Haruka could only daydream about ocean swimming in this perfect weather. He was brought out of his daze by a sudden tap on the shoulder. He turned his head slightly to see Makoto smiling at him.
"Hey, Haru-chan," He whispered, "Do you want to go to the beach with me after school?" Haruka nodded in agreement. Makoto beamed and continued listening thoughtfully. Some would find it odd how Makoto always knew what Haruka was thinking, but they've known each other for so long that, to them, it was completely normal. Haruka kept gazing out the window until the sound of the school bell rang in his ears. The room instantly filled with noise and chatter as students rushed to clubs and made plans with friends. In the midst of this cacophony, however, Haruka rose from his seat silently, pushed his chair in, and exited the classroom. The only proof that he had ever been there was the sound of Makoto's voice wailing: "Haru-chan, wait up!" as he chased Haruka down the hallway. He slowed as he caught up and matched the pace of his friend. They walked side-by-side while Makoto initiated small talk even though he knew haruka wasn't listening. He kept smiling and talking until they reached the beach. As soon as Haruka's feet touched the sand he began to strip off his uniform down to his swimsuit, which he wore under it, as usual.
"Haru-chan, really, do you ever take that thing off?" Makoto whined as Haruka dove between the waves. Makoto, who happened to forget his own bathing suit, sat on shore and watched Haruka rip his way through the salty water. After a solid hour of rolling with the waves, Haruka returned to the shore, shook off some excess water, and planted himself in the sand beside his friend.
"Hey, Haru-chan, can I confess something?" Makoto looked at Haruka with a soft and slightly sad smile on his face. "I've been in love with you for a while now." He turned his head and gazed out at the sea. "I first realized it the day of the relay all those years ago. You were so focused and just kind of sparkling." He laughed. "It's silly, isn't it? But I find more things I love about you every day." Haruka didn't know what to say. Makoto was his best friend, but he never thought of him that way. When Haruka tried to tell him so, he took the words right out of his mouth. "I know you don't feel the same way. I didn't expect you to, honestly. But, no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you." Makoto flashed Haruka a smile and a thumbs up.
"Hmm? What is it?" Haruka leaned over and wiped a tear from Makoto's cheek. "Oh, how did that get there, ha ha." His smile faltered and broke as tears continued to flow down his face. Haruka awkwardly tried to find a way to comfort him and ended up putting his arm across Makoto's shoulders and pulling him into a tight one-armed hug. "I knew how you felt. I was prepared. So why am I so upset?" He croaked through sobs. Haruka brought him closer and held him until his tears had dried and he regained his composure. "I'm fine now, I think." He sighed as he rubbed his swollen, blood-shot eyes.
"Do you want to eat at my place tonight?" Haruka offered.
"Are you making fish again?" Makoto teased.
"Ah, well, it doesn't matter what you make as long as you're the one cooking."
"Is that a yes, then?"
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
grays first hit
The Lourias gave G his first guitar for his birthday and as you know brooke gave gray a hippo the day he was born. It became his best buddy and has ended up being the subject of his first hit give it a listen.
Christmas has brought some of our favorite people home
we have been doing a lot this month, blogging isn't one of them
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Just a Good Clean Run! Bring the whole family to the Bubble Run on July 5th in Absarokee, MT. Sign up at bubblerun.com. This is a fundraiser for the Absarokee PTA & a great way to get your whole family involved! Run, Walk, Skip, or dance through 10' walls of colored foam.


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I would suggest a power conditioner for all your stuff, except the amp, as the next step 'up'.
I have a Furman REF20i
You might check out that or others..
I have a Furman REF20i
You might check out that or others..
Which ARC reference component to upgrade?
I recently upgraded my Densen B-250 to the B-250+ and submit, besides changing speakers, I heard the most significant improvements I've ever heard. I'm not talking night and day, but significant. I've read many comments about how the preamp has more impact on the sound than any other component...based on my experience I agree and suggest starting with the preamp.
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Hi, have you tried driving you Ref 110 direct from your Dac , eliminate the line stage. I owned a Ref 110 and found it to be a bit overated. The Ref 110 only sings with easy loads as I think the output transformers are too small and easilly saturate. The result for me was the bass , although it would go deep it was some what slow and loose. Selecting the 4 ohm tap improved matters in the bottom end ,but dynamics then suffered. selecting the the 8 ohm tap restored dynamics at the loss in Bass definition. Please don't get me wrong , the Ref 110 was musical but didn't rock my boat. Your speakers dip below 4 ohms at 220 hz , see Stereophie measurements of your speakers. I believe the Ref 150 improved matters. My amplificatin is now VAC , this gave me what I was looking for as my speaker dip to 3 ohms in the bass. I don't expect you to buy VAC as I did although you could try it for yourself, the Ref 150 could be a good place to start, only my opinion.
Thanks for the interesting responses. I do have the Furman IT Reference 20 power conditioner and have used it for years after trying a number of others. In response to onhwy61 and Tobb, good question that has gotten me to think more about what the system does well and what it does not do as well. The highs, midrange and midbass are excellent, maybe the best I've heard in my audio room. Bass definition is excellent, but overall bass response is probably the weakest aspect of this system which seems to be similar to Lustformusic's comments. The Sophia 2s are replacing Von Schweikert VR4 SR MkIIs which had a fuller bass response with less definition. And lastly, on "upgrade itis" - no doubt about it. After many years of this hobby, I'm always ready for improvements which get me closer to the music. I'd say that is the fuel which Audiogon runs on.


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Information for Exhibitors
Thank you for being an Exhibitor at the NASBR Symposium. Below is some useful information regarding the conference.
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(Comprehensive Guide to Short Stories, Critical Edition)
The rather pastoral title of this story suggests that it might deal with animals and nature, two subjects common to Liam O'Flaherty's writing. As the reader quickly discovers, however, the "two lovely beasts" are of only minor importance, for the true concerns of this story revolve around their human masters.
The story opens with the misfortunes of Kate Higgins, a widow whose cow has calved and then died. She brings her tale of woe to the kitchen of the Derranes, a neighboring family whose own cow has just given birth to a calf. Kate, in wild hysterics, begs Colm Derrane to buy her calf, so that she might purchase another cow. "I must have a cow for the children," she tells Colm. "The doctor said they must have plenty of milk. . . . They are ailing, the poor creatures."
Because "traditional law" allows only one cow for each family, Colm refuses her at once. Grazing land is scarce—there is only enough grass on each household plot to support one cow. By the same token, the milk is shared with those in the community who have been struck by misfortune—people such as Kate Higgins. As Mrs. Derrane, Colm's wife, tells Kate, "We couldn't leave neighbours without milk in order to fill a calf's belly."
Eventually, Colm agrees to allow his cow to feed her calf until she can find a buyer. She rejoices at this news, but soon she begins to tempt him again with the idea of owning two calves. "You'll be the richest man in the village," she whispers into his ear. "You'll be talked about and envied from one end of the parish to the other." Colm refuses her again, but with far less conviction than before.
The seed of temptation has been planted, and it comes into full blossom the following morning when Kate comes to him with the news that she can find no buyer. "Unless you buy him," she tells Colm, "I'll have to give him to the butcher at Kilmacalla." He refuses her one last time but is unable to sleep at night because of the idea of...
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Phone: (317) 274-7200
B.S., Business Administration, The Ohio State University
Zac Holmes joined the IUPUI Division of Student Affairs in November of 2008 as Housing Manager for the department of Housing and Residence Life. In December of 2011 Zac moved into his current role as Assistant Director of Housing Operations where he oversees marketing and outreach activities within the department, administration of housing systems including the student housing application, contracting, and related business processes. He is responsible for implementing new initiatives into operational practices and new processes and systems for the department.


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AVOCA, Australia (PRWEB) August 04, 2015
The past is "A Bed of Stinging Nettles" (published by Xlibris AU), made of painful memories of war and domestic abuse for those struggling to live on and find happiness in their lives, as Saarah D'Armill portrays in her new novel. It follows two young people of different social backgrounds, who both had a difficult childhood during the Second World War, as they struggle to make their marriage work.
Sylvia, a laboratory assistant, is an upper middle-class religious young girl who rebels against her abusive father. Adolfo Echevarria, a middle class artisan, believes his daughter would become a Spanish Countess when General Franco is deposed and brainwashes young Sylvia, but she does not believe it. She struggles to find her identity as her father sexually abuses her and her stepmother mistreats her. She escapes from and rebels by marrying Philippe, a Parisian labourer who cannot hold a job.
Philippe is full of anger from unresolved feelings from his childhood. He drinks heavily and become frustrated by his wife's social and religious upbringing. Sylvia loves him and believes that with affection and patience she can turn him into a softer man. Prideful, she refuses to show her misery to her three children and family, and struggles to keep her marriage safe for the sake of her children. After many painful experiences and a trip to America, Philippe promises to change when he decides that they should immigrate to Australia. A devastated Sylvia wonders if leaving her country, family and friends is worth it and if she will ever find the truth about whom she really is.
With her story, D'Armill tells the story of the love and courage needed to protect children from not only the dangers of the present, but also the painful legacies of the past that can ensnare the unwary and unprotected in multi-generational cycles of violence and anguish. With its universal themes, her story also connects with abused spouses and parents, telling them that they are never alone, that they can prevail over the adversities facing them.
"A Bed of Stinging Nettles"
By Saarah D'Armill
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 212 pages | ISBN 9781503505063
E-Book | 212 pages | ISBN 9781503505070
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Saarah D'Armill is a married pensioner and great-grandmother born in France and living in Australia. Her first language is French; however, she has done tertiary study in Australia and obtained her Advanced Certificate in Art and Design at the Ballarat School of Mines. She wrote poems in French and English and children's stories in French which are waiting to be published. Her motto is: "Life is love, love is life."
Xlibris Publishing Australia, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider dedicated to serving Australian authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles.For more information, visit xlibrispublishing.com.au or call 1800 455 039 to receive a free publishing guide. Follow us @XlibrisAus on Twitter for the latest news.


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