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I almost gave up on writing this post about five minutes after starting because the words just didn't seem to be flowing. So instead of forging on as I usually do, I just closed the tab letting my browser erase any semblance of a thought I had assembled. Some days, giving up just seems a hell of a lot easier. Just as I closed the tab though, this popped up on my newsfeed, reminding me that more people should know about at-home pickling (even if it's only to but the author of the article at Slate just a little bit more).
expected blend of flavors. Sometimes I want my food to taste special and different, but when it comes to something like pickles I just want them to taste like the classics I know and love. These are just that, they are simple and taste just the way they should, and for the time being I can't think of a better snack to come home to. After having gone through these pretty quickly, all I can think about is what to pickle next. Roasted peppers? Beets? I think I will have to try them all.Pickled Vegetables
(adapted from Epicurious)
1 pound carrots, cut into 3 1/2- by 1/3-inch sticks
1/2 a head of cauliflower (about 3/4 pound), cut into small florets
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons pickling spice mix
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
Place the vegetables in a shallow bowl. Combine all the ingredients, except for the vegetables, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat then simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables and cool, uncovered. Once they have cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for at least a day to let the flavors develop.
• This recipe can be used for practically any vegetables you choose.
• Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
2 comments:
- Ideal Living said...
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
- March 12, 2010 at 2:08 AM
- Kathleen said...
I tried this today--have been wanting to do pickled carrots for a while (though I confess what I really want are those pickled carrots with jalapeno). The constituents of your pickling spice has a huge impact on this and, presumably, anything you use it in. Mine is very gingery...so I'm not yet sure how I feel about that. I simmered thinly sliced beets in the liquid to soften them up a bit and BOY ARE THEY STRONG!!a Anyway, that's my experience.
- March 19, 2010 at 3:27 PM
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"Toxins include thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs
that keep us chronically stressed."
~Dr. Hyman
As we are in the midst of spring cleaning season, I decided to address the topic of cleaning out toxins, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, as well. When we commit to clearing out toxins and creating spaciousness in our minds, bodies, work spaces, and homes, we begin to create a sense of lightness and freedom to move more fluidly and effortlessly throughout our lives. It isn't necessarily easy, but the effort is most definitely worth the outcome.
Below are some tips to create a little more healthy space in your life. Choose one or two and commit to following through with them!
Creating physical space:
*Clean your closets or any other area of your home (office, classroom) that feels cluttered. Ask yourself: Is it in great condition? Have I used it, worn it, needed it, etc. in the past year? If the answer is no, get rid of it.
*Before you make a purchase to bring into your home, ask yourself: Do I LOVE it? Would it feel wonderful to bring it into my space and home? If the answer is no or if you're wavering, perhaps you should pass.
*When you bring something new into your home, clear something else out.
*Stretch your body, get a massage, or do yoga. The physical spaciousness you can create in your body with these activities will make you feel so good, and the release of toxins in your body will keep you healthy and well.
Creating mental space:
*Take a day long technology sabbatical—that's right: no phone, no e-mail, no internet, no pinterest, no facebook, no twitter. See how good it feels to be disconnected and free for even a short period of time.
*Unsubscribe to mass e-mails that are filling your in-box, but that you rarely, if ever, read or need.
*Keep a thought journal: Take a few weeks to really pay attention to your thinking about yourself and your life. Write down any reoccurring thoughts you have during this time. Some examples of reoccurring thoughts you might have could include, "I am not good enough to…." "I don't deserve…" "He or she is better because…" For each thought, set aside some time to thoroughly and honestly examine each thought. Ask yourself:
-Is it kind?
-Is it necessary?
-Is it true?
-Is this a thought that is serving me in a healthy and productive way?
If you answer "no" to any of these questions the thought is toxic. Period. The next step is to work on letting it go or reframing it. Your new awareness of the toxic thought is the first step to clearing it out. Some helpful strategies to stop these habitual thought patterns include literally thinking "delete" each time you begin to notice the reoccurring thought in your mind. If you are alone, you might even want to say the word "delete." You can also take a big, deep breath and on the inhale focus on the word, "Let" and on the exhale, focus on the word, "Go." Or, inhale, "I am," exhale, "here now." Sometimes it's necessary to repeat these strategies 3-5 times in a row to get the thought completely out of your head. Reprogramming our minds is hard work, but possible and necessary for a more positive life.
Getting rid of toxins and living with a sense of spaciousness keeps us healthy and well. If you haven't felt that spaciousness in a long while, (do not mentally beat yourself up with a toxic thought), be compassionate with yourself~as compassion creates space~and commit to start making small, positive changes. When we have space in our lives, a sense of true inner peace and wellness is possible~life flows smoothly and all those around you reap the benefits!
Where in your life do you need to create a little more space?
What are you going to do about it?
Shine on,
Leslie ~Sparkling Yogini

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Having your own home business can be a lucrative, life-changing prospect. Home businesses can be a perfect career for a stay at home mom, a disabled person or anyone who is interested in taking charge of their life. This article can give you help on the path to home business ownership
A separate business checking account is a way to keep track of your company's financial transactions. Keep all of your business expenses going through this account, and all of your personal finances out. This way, you have a detailed record of all money that flows through your business. If you need to place credit card orders for supplies, you should have a separate business account for that as well.
Do not fall for any hype about get-rich-quick, home-based business kits. A successful home-based business takes time and perseverance to develop. Any promises about instant success or riches are scams. The only people making money would be the scammers who sell you their business kit. So, save your money and ignore these promises.
Having a business attitude is very important for your business success. If you work from home it can be hard to balance your business time with your family time. Set aside a certain amount of time every day for your business so you can become successful while still maintaining family time.
When it comes to home business it is essential to make a space for your business that is separate from your everyday life. This very important because in order to get down to business and concentrate fully on your business you need to have a completely separate work environment.
Keep all of your records straight when you have a home business. This is important if one of your customers has a question about the product you have provided him or if you are getting ready to do your taxes. It is always easier to have everything in it's place.
You can make your home business better known by teaching an adult ed class or an after school class in your local area. The YMCA or a library or public school are platforms for such classes. Whether it is arts or crafts or cooking or home improvement, your students will appreciate the knowledge you share with them and will spread the word.
You have to choose a business that appeals to you. You should look for a type of business in which you can use your knowledge and skills. Think about your previous experiences and education when selecting a business. You should also determine your goals and expectations for your business carefully.
Give your products as prizes when contests are organized. You can either organize contests yourself or look for local events you can participate in. This will give you a good reputation and allow more people to try your products. Make sure people know where the product came from and how to get in touch with you.
An old-fashioned, but yet essential factor for your home business, is to get quality business cards. These are still a great way to spread your name to potential customers and partners. You can also leave them in areas that other people may find them. Go for a glossy finish, and make sure that you don't try to fit too much text on them.
As already stated, owning your own home business can be a great thing. Many people dream of being their own boss and in charge of their own destiny. By using the information contained in this article, you can take hold of your desire to become a successful home business owner.


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All across the globe, many countries have been birthed out of earth-shattering events, from unlikely revolutionary war victories to freedom declarations by colonial powers. Many freed nations can point back to a specific first day of liberty, and these days have been enshrined as major celebrations for the citizens of these nations. You may be familiar with your own country's independence day festivities, but how much do you know about the rest of the world? See if you recognize any of these important freedom holidays.
1 The United States
The 4th of July, 1776 was the day that the United States declared its freedom from England and sparked a new trend of revolution across the world. Each July 4, Americans celebrate this day with a nationwide display of red, white, and blue decorations, fireworks, and backyard barbeques. Parades and concerts are also very popular. In the cities, there are many large gatherings that people can choose to attend. Small towns celebrate in a more traditional style, with parades down the main street and street fairs offering traditional American food and music.
2 India
Another nation that celebrates its freedom from Great Britain's rule is India. On August 15, 1947, this country's colonial rule ended and a new era began. Indians celebrate August 15 with large celebrations. A flag hoisting in New Delhi is televised throughout the country, and many Indians head outdoors to fly orange, white, and green kites that look like the national flag.
3 Mexico
September 16 is Mexico's Independence Day—not May 5, as popular culture portrays. While Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Napoleon III's defeat at the Battle of Puebla, September 16 commemorated the day in 1810 when the Mexican revolution against Spain began. Mexico goes all out for its independence day, filling the streets with banners, flowers, flags, and more. Parties, outdoor vendors, parades, and fireworks are all a part of this memorable day.
4 France
Bastille Day is celebrated all across France to remember the day when the French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille in 1789. There is a big parade in the Champs-Elysees, which features representatives from all branches of the military. Across the country, many local fire stations throw a party for the townspeople, and the evening brings firework displays. Bastille Day is also celebrated around the world: the French West Indies hold their own smaller version of France's revelries, and French-influenced nations (or those with high French populations) such as Canada, Belgium, Hungary, and South Africa celebrate it in their own way.
5 Cambodia
November 9 is a big day in Cambodia. This is the day they celebrate their nation's independence from France in 1953. King Sihanouk, who pressured the French into independence on his terms, is a hero who is also celebrated on this day. A famous Cambodian independence day celebration is the balloon release at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh.
6 Brazil
On 7 September 1822, one of the world's most peaceful independence days occurred in favor of Brazil. The nation was freed by a Portuguese Prince, who declared Brazil free of his family's rule. Today, the annual holiday is used for celebration, but also involves protests against corruption and shows citizens' longings for a better and increasingly independent future in Brazil. Of course, for celebration, there is a huge parade in the capital that is covered in the colors of Brazil's flag.
7 Indonesia
Indonesia was once a Dutch colony, but all of that changed on 17 August 1945, when the nation declared itself free of Dutch rule. Today, people celebrate their national freedom with a variety of unique activities. One of these is the release of green sea turtles into the ocean. Another is a game of strength and determination, panjat pinang, in which people have to climb up a greasy pole to get to prizes like electronics and bicycles. Many people engage in cultural activities and eat Indonesian crackers.
8 Lithuania
Lithuania was one of the first countries to regain its independence from the USSR. On March 11, 1990, Lithuania's declaration of reinstatement was adopted by the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic. Today, this event is celebrated by many festivals across the country. Speeches, parades, and government-sponsored events are held for the public to enjoy. There are even free theatrical productions, operas, and concerts!
9 Afghanistan
In 1919, Afghanistan received independence from Great Britain on August 19. Officially, a small and very formal celebration is held by the heads of state. More casually, Afghan citizens dress in the colors of their flag and hold celebrations and parties across the country.
10 South Sudan
The world's most recently freed country celebrates its independence day on July 9. In 2011, this nation received its freedom from the Republic of Sudan. Although civil war caused celebrations to be canceled in 2016, the nation hopes to revive its celebrations in the future. For the first four years of its national independence, South Sudan celebrated with speeches, flag raisings, and singing. Traditional dances and more were enjoyed by all. We hope that Sudan will again be able to celebrate as a united entity in coming years!
There are dozens of other nations who also celebrate a day of national freedom. Did we miss your country? Tell us in the comments how you and your countrymen celebrate Independence Day!


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Monday, November 29, 2010
A life with NO REGRETS
Over the Thanksgiving break, my son had homework. He didn't tell me until three hours before bed Sunday night that he had forgotten to do it. His assignment was to write 100 things he is thankful for in complete sentences. Needless to say, it got me thinking of things I might be thankful for too as I helped add to his list.
Many times we get so caught up in what we want that we take for granted what we have to be thankful for each day. When I think of what I am thankful for… many things come to mind. I think our list changes over the years based on the circumstances we have faced and life experiences. It becomes more purposeful and introspective.
What are you thankful for? Your car, your house, your pet, your job, your bank account… Some times it takes facing unexpected circumstances to see what is really important to us. What is truly important to you? Who is important to you?
Why not think about it now and live with purpose. Show love to your family NOW, spend time with your kids NOW, take time to go to church and build a relationship with God NOW. Why wait until it is too late. Live with purpose. Love with purpose. Laugh with purpose. Live a life with no regrets.
Think about it… WHO do you have to be thankful for?
I am thankful for God who saved me from a meaningless, dead life and filled me with life and purpose. He has turned my whole life upside down for good and has left me radically changed for the better.
I am thankful for my awesome, incredible husband of 17 + years. He is my best friend, an amazing daddy, my cheerleader, and an inspiration to me. His walk with God pushes me forward to want more.
I am thankful for my two amazing boys full of life. I am thankful that they are healthy, happy boys who love God and each other (depending on the day). I am not thankful they are growing up… time goes by too fast.
I am thankful for family and friends who encourage me on a daily basis to keep walking forward no matter what life throws at me. Their prayers carry me through when I don't have the strength.
What are you doing to show the people who mean the most to you in your life that you are thankful for them?
Show them with your words (verbally and written), your actions (physical expressions of love), and with your time (spend purposeful time with them with no agenda).
Think about it… WHAT do you have to thankful for?
Since struggling with health problems… I am thankful for some more specific things. I am thankful that I no longer have double vision, I can drive a car, I can eat solid food, I can make meals for my family, I can stand for long periods of time, my voice is strong, and that I have enough energy to accomplish everything I need to each day.
Since going on various missions trips overseas, I am thankful for a few other things you wouldn't normally think of… I am thankful for clean, fresh water, "flushing" toilets, ice cubes, paved roads, a car to drive in, grass, shoes, a closet full of clothes, a house with solid walls on every side of it to live in with wood floors and windows, and a church to go to freely whenever I like with no fear of attack.
Many times after going on a Missions trip or visiting another country, you can come back experiencing "culture shock." You begin to see your selfish lifestyle and the excess all around you and it offends you. You start to see that many of your supposed "needs" were actually "wants" and that you have more than enough of everything.
It's hard to be thankful when we are being selfish and it's hard to be selfish when we are thinking about the needs of others. One way to live with a thankful heart is to take on the attitude of Christ. Philippians 2:3-5 says
"Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had."
Choose to live a life with no regrets today. Be thankful for those special people you have in your life and SHOW THEM daily. Also be thankful for what you have… we have to remember that it's not all about us. There are people all around us with needs. Look for an opportunity to bless someone else this holiday season. You might be surprised how much you are blessed in the process.
Living to leave a legacy!
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by: Sanja Pekic
Armani presented Acqua di Gioia in 2010 as the fragrance of the sea and placed its aquatic character in the foreground. It is dedicated to a woman who is a ''strong, dignified and free spirit but in perfect harmony with nature''.
In the spring of 2016, the collection is joined by two new editions, Air di Gioia andSun di Gioia, which symbolize the breeze and the summer sun, thus expanding the collection of natural elements of water, air and fire.
Air di Gioia is dedicated to the element of air and is aimed at the free, unpredictable woman. The new release reportedly evokes a sensation of the scent of freedom. It consists of a salt accord in the opening of the composition, a floral heart of lush peony, and a woody and sharp base of patchouli and cypress.
Top notes: salt
Heart: peony
Base: patchouli, cypress
Sun di Gioia is a warm, feminine scent that transfers the atmosphere of summer, and the feeling of happiness produced by the first sunlight on the skin. Frangipani flower is warmed by the heart of iris and ambrox, while the base ends with milky shades of vanilla.
|Top notes: frangipani
Heart: iris, ambrox
Base: vanilla
The fragrances are available as a 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.


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I haven't posted since New Year's Day. Wow, that is a long time. I can't really say I have done super well with food, but I haven't done horrible either. I am working on trying to eat more meals at home. The problem I am having is that if I stay home too many days in a row, the house gets to me. It is like the walls are closing in on me and I can't breathe. I used to go to Tim Horton's and get a sandwich that was pretty healthy. Fresh turkey slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese on it. I would get a tea or a diet drink with it. Sometimes I would run into friends and neighbors, other times I would just read but it did help me get out of the house. Some days I don't get up very early because I am so tired all the time. I am glad that on Saturday and Sunday I have to get up a bit early and get going. If I have to get up, I usually can. Sundays are super early at 6:45 am for to be at church at 7:30 am. Sometimes I don't go, but mostly I do. Sometimes I feel like I am just floating through the day until it is time to teach. I float through my days. I don't have a goal for the rest of the month except for to run through drive thru less often. That is the only goal I have right now for the rest of the month. I am going grocery shopping with Calli tomorrow.
I hope you are having a good day.


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Webinars Next Week: Active Shooter, Officer Safety, Line-of-Duty Deaths & Multiple Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities
Annandale, VA, June 20, 2013 – Cotter Research, Inc., a leading advocate and consulting firm for law enforcement, announced that registration is closing on Sunday, June 23 for these upcoming webinars. This three day non-commercial, webinar conference begins on Monday, June 24 and will run through Wednesday, June 26. The agenda includes highly credentialed law enforcement officials and subject matter experts from across the United States and they will be discussing these mission critical topics:
- Officer Safety and Career Survival on Facebook
- Officer Down 2013: Lessons Learned from Line-of-Duty Deaths
- Creating a Culture of Safety, Reducing Line of Duty Deaths in America
- Response to Active Shooter
- TEMS – Surviving the X"- Officer Self-Aid and Buddy Care to Get You Off of the "X"
- MACTAC: Multiple Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities
- Active Shooter & Intruder Response for School Personnel
- Active Shooter Threats Targeting Police – An Overview
- Managing a Crisis by Managing the Virtual Scene
For more detailed information about the sessions please review our online agenda. http://www.cotterresearch.com/Agenda.html
Everyone who is interested in these topics is encouraged to register. Only one webinar is limited to law enforcement only.
Seven of the Nine Webinars will be recorded for later viewing if you are unable to make it, however, you must be registered to get access to these recordings. Secure your attendance by registering today http://www.cotterresearch.com/Registration.html
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Kim kardashian flaunts her voluptuous curves
You've just finished making love, and you're in that pleasant dream-like state when you go to the bathroom and discover that you are bleeding. Nothing can bring you back to reality faster than vaginal bleeding after sex. Post-coital bleeding can occur for a number of reasons, and is nothing to take lightly. Here's a look at the causes of vaginal bleeding after sex:
Gonorrhea: A usually sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria. Several pharmaceutical treatments are available.
Vaginitis or Cervicitis: Inflammation or swelling and infection of the vagina or cervix. Treatment depends on the cause.
Cervical polyps: Cervical polyps are smooth, red or purple, finger-like growths that grow out of the mucus layer of the cervix or the cervical canal. Cervical polyps are extremely fragile, extending out of the cervix, and easily and painlessly removed.
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On May 8 the governments of Italy and Turkey held in Rome their second Summit. Accompanied by the Ministers of Foreign and European Affairs, Interior, Economy, Environment and Finance, Prime Ministers Mario Monti and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reviewed the status of our bilateral cooperation. The Summit was preceded by the economic event 'Italy mission in Turkey' held in Istanbul from May 1st to 4th with the participation of all relevant institutional and private sectors players, gathering a significant presence of companies and businessmen from both countries.
Sometimes, it happens that events such as the one hosted at Villa Madama turn out to be simple ceremonial show with not much of substance in terms of concrete developments. This was not the case of the Italian-Turkish Summit. The meetings held in Rome showed once again how close the relations between our countries are and how deep our cooperation has reached in all fields, thanks to a longstanding friendship that has continued to consolidate in the last years. Mutual respect and sincere understanding of the other's points of view are the secret of this relation that today goes much beyond friendship. Our countries have agreed to build up a strategic partnership and the Rome Summit highly contributed to this goal.
From an economic perspective, the Turkish-Italian cooperation represents a unique example in terms of solidity and opportunities for the future. With a bilateral trade that has exceeded $21.3 billions in 2011, Italian and Turkish companies are exploring new ways to strengthen their cooperation also in third markets. Today Italian-Turkish joint ventures are building the metro in Warsaw, a new airport in St. Petersburg, a highway in Oman. The complementarities of our productive systems and the spinning role played by our small and medium enterprises – the backbone of our national industries – are forging an extraordinary dynamic and a vibrant partnership. During the talks in Rome many new opportunities for strengthening the current cooperation were highlighted: from renewable resources to strategic infrastructure projects; from energy efficiency to financial instruments for supporting investments.
It's not economy, however, that is shaping our strategic partnership which finds a key pillar in our common NATO membership and our commitment to international stability and peace: in Afghanistan like in Kosovo, Italy and Turkey work hand in hand contributing concretely to peace and sharing a common vision on all security issues. Fight against terrorism remains the utmost priority and our bilateral cooperation in this field is intensifying on a daily basis.
The current international outlook, especially events taking place since2011 inthe Mediterranean, is forcing our countries to strengthen the cooperation in the regional context, too. Italy and Turkey are by far two of the most and directly affected countries by the evolutions in the Med-area. The level of coordination between our Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ahmet Davutoğlu and Giulio Terzi, on the ongoing crises has reached an intensity never experienced in the past. Turkey and Italy share a common vision on the Mediterranean as a region where cultural diversity meets socio-economic development to create a stable, peaceful and democratic environment. We fully support the legitimate aspirations of the people in the region to live in a free, pluralistic and democratic society. Our determination to this aim knows no limit.
With a strategic partnership, a solid alliance within NATO and a common view on our region, it is now time to complete the puzzle of our relations with the last piece: Turkey's full membership in the EU. Turkey's accession to the EU is a win-win case for both sides. The message that our leaders voiced at the Summit in Rome couldn't have been louder and clearer on this point: joining the EU remains the ultimate goal for Turkey and Italy remains determined to fully support it, as always it did.
From the Turkish perspective, joining the EU means fulfilling its legitimate aspirations which are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the country. The accession to the EU will indeed represent the final act of that process of socio-economic development and evolution into a modern and dynamic democratic society that the country has been experiencing since a long time. On a parallel note, it will open up unprecedented opportunities for Turkish citizens and entrepreneurs in the economic, social and cultural fields, whilst on the political side expanding the country's projection on the world scenario. Turkey has a lot to offer to the European Union, too. Bridge between Europe, Asia and the Middle East, energetic hub and a thriving economy, Turkey may provide the EU with a crucial support in tackling common challenges: regional stabilization, energy security, economic competitiveness, fight against terrorism and contrast to irregular migration. However Turkey´s contribution to the European Union can only be effective through its full membership, borne out of a credible accession process.
Persuaded that Turkish membership constitutes a key plug in the building of the European project, Italy is determined to make the utmost efforts for reenergizing EU accession negotiations for Turkey with concrete steps in line with the Positive Agenda proposed by Commissioner Füle. A key issue for achieving a new momentum in the EU-Turkey relations is visa liberalization for Turkish citizens, a powerful tool to bring the European and Turkish societies progressively closer. Abolishing visas means making the European dream a concrete and tangible reality for the ordinary people. High priority has therefore to be given to speeding up this process, with a view to achieving full liberalization in the shortest possible time.
The second decade of the XXI century is proving to be a very challenging time with much of uncertainty stemming out of the current developments. Italy and Turkey understand that complex challenges need multi-layer answers and no one can pretend to find solutions alone. Joining efforts and strengthening bilateral cooperation is the way forward as clearly shows the strategic partnership between Italy and Turkey, a reality for today and a guiding line for the future.


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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Going to the Movies This Summer?
If you plan to go to the movies this summer, my friend Michael O'Connell has a blog post just for you. He lays out the summer schedule with previews right here. Save it as a favorite. I already have!
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Bidding starts at $5.00
Gift Certificate includes all you need for a birthday party for 10 kids. Included: 2 tables for one hour, 10 build your own packages with 60 points on each, 2 large one topping pizzas, a refillable pitcher of soda, and a fun gift and sundae for the birthday person!
~no admission fee and no parking fee~ reservations required one week in advance
*hats, plates, napkins, balloons, utensil, and candles are provided - no outside food (except cake) allowed in*
This is valued at $200.00
The center includes SO MUCH for everyone to do. It'll be sure to be a birthday hit!
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"People say, 'What is the sense of our small effort?' They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time." Dorothy Day
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the needs of the world, the community, our parishes, our poor, so much so that we never move out in faith to fill any of those needs. But every journey begins with the first step. The journey of faith is no different. If God can feed thousands with a few loaves of bread why do we doubt what God can do with our meager efforts? Let prayer lead you into the journey.


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"A few days later…"
…As they might say in a movie. But everyone's settled in to their new homes now!
I can finally fit all my shelf Schleichs onto non-saggy shelves, too. +1 for me!
I just noticed that the shelf above needs some bunting. I will get onto that!
These guys are in the new cabinet, on a skinny little shelf just under some glass cupboards. I love that they get their own shelf, tailored to their size. It's so cute!
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|Sens. Patrick Leahy and Dianne Feinstein lead a hearing on NSA surveillance programs. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press / July 31, 2013)
Set against that massive pile of data are restrictions designed to prevent abuses. The court order authorizes only a small number of analysts and supervisors at the NSA to access the database for the limited purpose of looking for numbers that were contacted by phone numbers linked to terrorism.
Only 22 people are authorized to work with the data, according to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, although agency technicians can also access the database for more limited purposes.
Fewer than 300 terrorist-linked numbers were used as the starting points for searches of the database in 2012, officials said. Based on the results of those searches, NSA provided 12 reports to the FBI, tipping agents to 500 suspicious U.S. numbers, NSA Deputy Director John "Chris" Inglis said at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Yet even as officials talked more openly than before about the program's details, the disclosures came too late for many senators.
"We have a lot of good information out there that helps the American public understand these programs," said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), "but it all came out late. It all came out in response to a leaker. There was no organized plan for how we rationally declassify this so that the American people can participate in the debate."
Others remained unconvinced that the benefits of the database outweigh the costs to Americans' privacy.
Asked during the hearing how many terrorism cases were cracked using U.S. phone records, Inglis said that a dozen domestic terrorism investigations had made use of the telephone records. But he could cite only one case that would not have been discovered but for the database: a group of men from San Diego who sent $8,500 to Al Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia.
Some judges who have sat on the court have suggested that the judges be given the authority to appoint a public advocate to argue against the government's requests in some cases. Currently, only government lawyers appear before the court.
NSA Confirms Dragnet Phone Records Collection, But Admits It Was Key in Stopping Just 1 Terror Plot


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I thought I was done posting photoshop fails of Brookelle, because her skin smoothing on instagram is very distinct and noticeable, but I never thought I'd see the day she fucked up so bad that even someone who doesn't use photoshop could see it.
Anyway, here are some more fails. I didnt do them all because there were too many to count. The one in question above is dead last, because it's the worst.
*To any newcomers of this site, who either found it through Google or through the tumblr bybrookelle tag, or even on Instagram: no matter what she "appears," Brookelle is white. She is not Latinx, Black, or Indigenous. It is all self-tanner/fake tan (her hand) and makeup and lighting/editing tricks (seen below).*
- The top circle: Her lips are blurred, and not nearly as sharp as the rest of the photo. It's more than likely she used the bloat tool to make them appear larger in between lip injections (or, she doesn't have them at all).
- The middle circle: She darkened her skin aound this entire area. The "shadow" you see n the wall is not a shadow - why would it be? she is in clear light, and the rest of her body isn't this way - but from her using the burn tool to darken her skin here. Why, I don't know.
- The bottom circle: This isnt so much a fail as it is something to keep in mind when viewing the other fails. Brookelle is not a naturally skinny woman (which is absolutely fine, except for the fact that she tries to hide it), and often makes her arms appear smaller.
- Her ear, neck, jaw, and hair: Never in my life have I seen someone's jaw, ear, and neck move in the way hers does. She isn't smiling that much between the two photos, not enough to make her ear piercing and lobe slide, her ear change rotations, and the back her neck move about half an inch forward.
- Her hair: She doesn't move that much in between these two photos. If you look to the first frame, you can see that her hair seems to squiggle. She's been caught many times before editing her jaw, and this is a by-product of it. She edited her jaw smaller (thats not really news).
- Her inner elbow: Remember how those were supposed to be straight frames?
- Her Jaw (both sides): Squiggling consistent to using the liquify tool to make her jaw thinner, as evident by the squiggling on the left side, and the blurry, bloated hair on the right.
- Armpit (left circle): Blurring consistent with how she edits her skin. More than likely an error on her part in her editing (a misclick or mis-tap).
- Armpit (right circle): The desk drawer is supposed to be straight.
- Nose: Used the liquify tool to make her nose flatter/smaller. Unsure of why.
- Lips: Used the liquify tool to make them larger.
- Top of Arm/Desk: Used the liquify tool to make her arm smaller.
- Armpit: Used the liquify tool to make her armpit "fat" straighter, as well as blurring of the skin.
- Jaw: used the liquify tool to fix it, and didn't think anyone would notice. LMFAO
Good job, Brookelle! This is almost as bad as the time you blatantly posted photos from a nightclub and edited your jaw smaller, ave yourself collarbones and edited your makeup and face so it was free of pimples (Maddie's too!) and wrinkles! Amazing!
Step up your game, girl.


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As I put my three rambunctious buddies to bed and say a little prayer over each of them, I can't help but think of "Her" and say a prayer for where ever she may be. I pray for "Her" daily, that she has a good home with parents who love and adore "Her" like I do with my boys. I pray that she has a Mother who is teaching her to be confident and love herself inside and out. That she has a Father who showers "Her" with kindness and treats "Her" like a princess, that all little girls are. I pray for "Her" heart and that the Lord sets it on fire for him and that she knows his love. I pray for "Her" purity and self worth, that she believes in her self when the world doesn't. I pray for "Her" character and values, that she learns to be courageous and to stand out when "Her" friends say conform. As you can see I pray for "Her" like I do my own sons.
I have come to a realization that one day and Lord help me, that one day I will be replaced. These are hard words for a proud Momma to swallow, but I know one day in the future I will not be what my boys need. There will come a time when they start searching for that special someone, someone to share their lives and dreams with and I will have to let go. So I pray even now when my boys want nothing to do with girls (because they have cooties and are weird), I pray for "Her".
Whoever she may be, I want "Her" to know that I am doing my best and with the Lords help to raise these boys to be Men who Love, Respect, and Honor their Future Wives. To be kind, compassionate, and hard workers. So whoever my boys choose, I want "Her" to know what an honor it will be when He gives "Her" his heart. But as for now I am keeping it safe, holding onto it until he is ready to give it away.


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Our guru was Phil who now worked at one of the biggest wallpaper companies in the UK, Graham and Brown, he showed us his portfolio, that was full of designs both recent and also things that he had done while in college and just when he had left. He also told us how he creates the wallpaper, from the initial brief and ideas right through to the finished product, and how difficult it is to get to the final outcome, as there are lots of different components to think about, for example, how much it would cost, if it would be too difficult and complicated to products on a large scale, and how picky some companies can be.
He also gave us some really good advice, to do as much work experience as possible, as you can learn a lot from them, from how to do repeat patterns, learn photoshop and illustrator and also CAD, as this is what they us to create the wallpapers and you would need these skills to get a job in the future.
A couple of months later we actually went to the Graham and Brown office/studio and factory where they design and make all the walloper for distribution, in Blackburn.
On the trip we were given a guided tour by Julian of both the offices/studios, where all the designers create the wallpapers, they showed us one of the briefs they were given, and told us that sometimes they can be very vague or very exact and particular depending on the client they are working for/with. Going to the studio also showed us how different designers work, some of them really like to get involved by getting a large piece of paper and sketching out their ideas and plans, or some work on a large sheet of tracing paper and draw small intricate designs, where as other designers go straight onto the computer and create their designs that way.
They also told us that they create and distribute the wallpaper all over the world and how each different country has different tastes and requirements, one designer was creating wallpaper for France and she said that they want simple, geometric patterns that are luxurious as they include metallics. They also said how they are moving into the Russian market as this has huge potential and is a great opportunity to widen their business even more and make it more global.
They told us how they are already designing for 2015, and they are forecasting trends and colour ways for the future.
The Office/Studio
They keep all the sample screens so they can go back to them in the future
The factory
Next we went over to the factory, I found it really interesting and was great to see how the artists design started and then moved on to the finished product, and how strange it must be fro the artist to see their finished wallpaper in the flesh.
I was amazed by the size of both buildings and wouldn't expect such a large company to be right here in England.


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Brookfield Zoo
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We are enjoying this summer a little more than last summer. He is able to do so much more and understands and sees so much more. He wants to walk everywhere...except where you want him to walk which usually ends up in me carrying him and him fussing. He thinks he is such a big boy and doesn't need help with anything. I can't hold his hand or spoon feed him. Sometimes he reaches for my hand when we are walking and that is the best feeling in the whole world but mostly he feels like he can do it all himself. He has been trying to feed himself with forks and spoons so I am going to encourage it as much as I can. There's no reason for me to make him eat with his hands if he doesn't want to.
Matthew has so many teeth now. He has 11! He has 3 molars now and one more on the way. He is a little more miserable with this one than he has been with the others. I don't like to give him Advil unless it is really necessary and he seems more comfortable after I give it to him.
I am very blessed to be able to stay home with him and enjoy every moment. Robert is an amazing husband and father. He works so hard so I can be with Matthew. I appreciate everything he does for us and our family. I am so fortunate and I hope he knows how much we love him.
I can't believe how big he is getting. It is all going so fast now. I can't imagine my life without Robert and Matthew. I have never been happier.


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Because I am a girl: cities and cyberspace
If you live in a city you know the opportunities it offers can often outweigh any disadvantages.
You might be surprised to hear that the same is true, even if you're a young girl, living among the poorest of the poor, in one of the biggest urban areas in the world.
Plan International has released the latest in its series of reports, 'Because I am a girl', which charts the progress of girls from across the world. This time it cites cities and cyberspace as two key areas.
At the same time there's a call for an international day of recognition for girls, and the launch of a new awareness campaign on the lives of girls in developing countries.
- Ian Wishart
- Chief Executive, Plan International, Australian division
- Anne Skipper
- Chair of Plan International, Australia
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- Presenter
- Richard Aedy
- Producer
- Jane Shields
- Researcher
- Jackie May
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Mia :
22 Sep 2010 4:26:45pm
Heard this program this morning and then saw this brief video on Youtube: 'The Girl Effect; The clock is ticking" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8xgF0JtVg Very powerfully tells the same story.
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22 Sep 2010 7:29:59pm
Wow, amazing video, thank you for sharing it.


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Sunset coloures are great with rich oranges and yellows.I really enjoyed this weeks theme!
On the tag I used a red coloured spray mist that I had made up then Spiced Marmalade and Fired Brick embossing ink.On the background I used torn bookpaper and white cardstock distressed with Fired Brick,Wild Honey,Spiced Marmalade and Stormy Sky.the birds are from Tim Holtz Mini Ornates collection.The "dead tree" is from Dusty Attic which I inked with Walnut Stain. the words are again Tim Holtz from the Good Thoughts Stamp collection.
Better go and make the dinner now or hubby will think I've done nothing this afternoon!!


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I went to see these Guys in the O2 (the Millenium Dome to those of us with a questionable sense of direction, and a limited knowledge of concert venues). Pootle, the big sister, can't mention the dome to me without reminding me about a dinner I cooked once, for our poorly mum, (who was in bed, else I guess she would have been cooking) when it was first built. It was mashed potato in a rounded shape, with sausages hidden underneath, and carrots sticking up out of it, to form a crude but artistic reproduction. I have no photo I'm afraid. You probably had to be there...
Where were we? Yep- we went to a very cool concert by
Oooh, it was good, and it was a fabulous evening too- such a treat to spend proper time with my sister, eating, wandering around and taking in the sights, reminscing. You know...
Its not often I go to a concert, and getting the childminding wasn't as straightforward as it might have been, but most importantly, what does one wear?
One wore this, casual but smart enough, and layered- black detailed wide strap top, grey thin hoody, and you'll have to imagine the skinny jeans and knee high boots.
Well actually, no, I have pictures of the boots, and the bag, which, tidily, says 'Millenium' on the front of it.
I was pretty chuffed with the way it went together actually :) ... although the Short Soft White Coat Decision combined with the London Underground wasn't my most memorable. I am sporting 'I've-recently-been-swimming, (well, splashing, doggy-paddle kinda thing) and-come-home, put-it-in-a-bun-thinking-I'll-sort-it-later, (then run out of time)' hair. I undid the semi-dry bun and spritzed with hairspray to capture the waves, trying to make them look intentional.
But all was good, and I painted my nails and got on the right bus and the right train. Hey, I even got to London early, where I discovered that:
- I love Paperchase
- All of the little shops in the train station thought I was a shoplifter
- Monsoon bags are too expensive, but rather beautiful
- The mascot for the 2012 Olympic Games is as uninspiring as the logo. (To be fair, little Wenlock looks much better in the press pics than in real life, and the story behind him is sweet enough, but I'm unconvinced. I'm getting off the soap-box now)!
- The O2 is a fab place to eat.
- The seats are spaced very close together, and are extremely steep.
I mean extremely steep- like they invented a new row for us, or so it felt. We were three rows from the very top, and I experienced the worst vertigo of my life. My legs shook until I descended back towards ground-level at the end of the gig. And my breathing was a little erratic (asthma-girl as you can see in the top picture). I took my hands out of the greasy cup holders that I was holding on to for dear life, to remove my coat, and to clap when essential, but at no other time- because I really felt like I was going to tip forward and roll down towards the band if I didn't!
I didn't go much on the venue really- not just because of this, but also in terms of what you could see. The screens were too low for the people nearer the top of the building to make much use of, and I'd have been quite unhappy if I was on the opposite side to us, stuck behind a chandelier!
But enough of that, because the meal was luvverly, and the company was perfect...
I didn't know that much about Elbow- they are Pootle's favourite thing really, so I was just happy to go along. I knew that I liked what I had heard, and I had their debut album, which is all lovely stuff. They're not yet a household name- the amount of people who said 'whoooo?' when I told them I was off to their gig... which is all a great shame after their Mercury Music Prize winning success. But perhaps it adds to their appeal- they're not at all mass-produced- they walk their own path. And their music is truly beautiful, live. I wasn't prepared for it at all!
It started off in a very civilized manner, with a string quartet doing the warm-up, playing arrangements of Elbow hits, ahead of the official support band. They weren't half bad either, the lead singer had a fantastic voice, and it was an interesting mix of styles. Oddly enough, they then did a Rock Star ending to their set, when they walked off the stage leaving the last chord still playing, with a fair whack of feedback. Pootle has designs on being a rock star, and we decided that most newer bands and artists would be tempted to do the same if they were playing to a crowd of potentially 20,000 people. But would you?!
Yeah, so, on to the main event. Guy Garvey, lead singer, is someone I could happily go down the pub with, and I reckon there would be hours of natural conversation. He is a fantastic presenter, on BBC 6 Radio, and a naturally funny man. He addressed the crowd, and bantered all the way through. I've never seen a band do that to this extent. He introduced most of the songs, and chatted away to people. Top Bloke. Gorgeous voice. And it was fabulous song after fabulous song- nothing I can write about there- if you're interested you should definately go listen!
Favourite moments? Well, I loved Grounds for Divorce, and have been singing it since.
I guess I won't need to worry about what I wear if I go and see them again...
Best quote of the evening? 'This next song is pretty good, and it mentions tentacles, which pleases me. I love a tentacle.'


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Going to university can seem like a pretty daunting idea, but by the time graduation comes around you'll want to do it all again…
'What if no one likes me? What I don't make any friends?' My nervous thoughts driving to Essex on arrivals day. Moving into your flat can be scary, but arm yourself with tea and biscuits and embrace the awkward hello's. Everyone is in the same boat (I know you've been told this 100 times but it's true!) You WILL make friends and you WILL have someone to hang out with. Whether you live in a flat of 4, 5, 6 or 16 people like I did, that's a whole new group of friends you've made on the very first day, and that's just the start! University gives you the chance to meet hundreds of new people from across the world and make lifetime friends. By the time Christmas rolls around (trust me it will come quicker than you think) having to spend a month apart from your new friends will seem impossible, I cried when I had to go home! So don't worry about whether you'll make friends, before long your flatmates will feel like family and you'll be calling your flat home (although this will probably upset your mum).
A new flat brings new independence. Yes, it means you have to cook your own dinner, remember to buy toilet roll and wash your own socks but it's not all boring. No longer do you have to ask your dad if your friend can come over for dinner, or let your parents know that you'll be out past 11pm. You might feel like you're not ready to fly the nest and leave your mums Sunday roast behind, but don't worry, you've got this! Once you have that independence you'll never want to lose it. Being independent and able to organise your own time feels great, especially when there's so much on offer…
With over 165 sports clubs & societies at Essex you're sure to find something you love. This year I joined the Pole Dancing club, something I'd never thought I'd do but I can't get enough! Being a member of a sports team means you'll have the chance to compete against our rivals UEA on Derby Day each year. Even non-members can join in on the action and cheer us on! If you're not the sporty type then don't worry, there's plenty of societies to keep you entertained. From Harry Potter to Meditation there's something for everyone. Can't find anything to take your fancy? Why not start your own society? There's always room for something new at Essex.
Being a stereotypical student, I spent 50% of my first year in our on-campus club Subzero. Loads of great acts; such as DJ Fresh, Lethal Bizzle and even the Chuckle Brothers! Come to Essex for really cheap prices. Base Bar host a variety of alternative nights and the SU Bar is always great for a quick drink… or 9! If you're after something a bit quieter or more relaxed then the Lakeside Theatre is always packed with a range of events, from Comedy Central to Shakespeare.
The SU organised a whole load of events all year round, incorporating hundreds of different cultures (the colour dash and Holi festival are my favourites). Students from over 140 countries study at Essex meaning multicultural music, dancing and foods can regularly be found in squares; which is an exciting way of learning about new cultures.
University makes you a part of a whole new family. It offers the chance for you to grow as an individual and succeed at things you never thought you could. I won't lie to you, it is a nerve-racking process… but with so many exciting new opportunities and things to love how can you really say no?
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
A Blast-y Sketch!
Ink: Basic Black Stampin' Pad, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Markers
Stamps: Pun Fun
Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch, Big Shot, Stars Die, Dot Impressions Folder, Dimensionals, Ribbon
Sketch is designed in My Digital Studio
3 comments:
- The Mama Monkey said...
Oh Naomi, this is AWESOME! I love the colors and that image is darling! I think I have that ribbon in my stash!
- Mon Feb 28, 02:29:00 AM 2011
- gale said...
What a cute little boy card! I love that background. Looks perfect for this card.
- Thu Mar 03, 04:24:00 AM 2011
- Jenn Embry said...
Fantastic card! I can totally see it as a b-day card for a little boy. Isn't it funny how what we have in our brain doesn't always translate into the finished project? Happens to me a fair bit.
- Wed Mar 09, 10:48:00 PM 2011
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I have lots planned for today, we'll see how far I get…my house looks like a bomb went off, never mind what my scraproom looks like…….lol. I have been thinking awhile on making a tutorial video, if I were to do so is there anything in particular you'd like to see me do? Speak now or forever hold your piece…lol. I have made some cool brayer cards recently, which I haven't posted yet, I was thinking of doing it on them maybe???
Digitally, I am working on a series of frames for ScrapbookMax as well…..here is one possibility I've come up with and my ideas will build off of this as this is only a rough starting point, the photo was taken off of my deck last week, we were blessed with so many fantastic sunsets last week due to the changing (aka "wet") weather moving in!!
On life in general, I managed to get school supplies for my youngest, the oldest is returning home today from a 10 day camping trip with her friend, I imagine she will be bugging me inccesantly to take her "back to school" shopping as she is GOING INTO HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!! Yikes!!!!! I hope I am ready for that!! I have only had one child, her older brother, go through high school (he's 23 now) and it wasn't pretty so I am more than a little freaked…lol. I will just keep reminding myself "she is not her brother, she is not her brother"… 🙂


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Not sure if this is new but I was just snooping around on the site and they have a page that shows you if you pre qualify for any of their cards. I unfortunately came up negative but thought I'd pass on my discovery.
Yeah, I had first posted about that a month or two ago.
Same result. No prequals for me.
3 cards prequalified for me. Already states my interest rate and that rate just happens to be 1 point below their lowest interest rate on each card. Kind of weird.
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I am emerging on the other side of many transitions, and more than ever I have found a new motivation to write. No longer can I be silent while words well up within me. God did indeed create me to write! I may be a long ways away from being considered a "writer," and yet I know the only way to fulfill my dreams is to write.
Today I am motivated to write about Nana. Everyone I know called her Nana, even those, like myself, who were not her grandchildren. She is my cousins's grandparent, but they were nice enough to share. We will all miss her very much.
Nana taught me how to blow kisses, and she always had her kitchen open for cookies and milk. I remember how she referred to herself in the third person. She always said, "Come on in here, and let Nana fix you something to eat." She played the piano by ear wonderfully, and perhaps the times of hearing her play have inspired me to love hymns and to enjoy playing the piano.
She loved God. She loved others. Today Nana is in heaven with Paw-Paw Rufus, and watching a reunion of that magnitude could only be described as beautiful.
So many saints, those with Jesus and those still on earth, have been used by God to help mold me, and I am thankful. Nana is one of those saints who is in my great cloud of witnesses cheering me on to follow God and to follow my dreams.
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I too have working out on my mind and apparently so does Rodney Jefferson of Bloomberg BW:
By programming a computer to adjust to market conditions in real time, the fund's creator aims to deliver steady returns with low volatility
Sonia Schulenburg is trying to prove that artificial intelligence can outdo the human kind when it comes to picking stocks. Born and educated in Mexico City, she moved to Edinburgh, where she competed as a bodybuilder while earning a doctorate in artificial intelligence. Her research helped her launch a computer-driven investment fund that instantly adapts to changing market conditions. Schulenburg's firm, Level E Capital, which she runs from Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, has attracted $40 million from investors including Peter Burt, Bank of Scotland's former chief executive officer, and Baillie Gifford, which invests money for seven of the world's 15 largest pension funds. While many funds use computer formulas to trade, "this is definitely different because it's dynamic," says Michael MacPhee, a partner at Baillie Gifford, which invested $15 million last year with Schulenburg. "This thing actually adapts, it's intelligent."
Guided by a computer server that sits in a six-foot-high air-cooled cabinet, Schulenburg's Maya Fund makes as many as 1,000 trades a day, focusing on companies in the FTSE 100 and Standard & Poor's 500-stock indexes. It can both buy stocks and sell them short, betting they will fall. Unlike typical algorithm-based funds, it uses artificial intelligence to change its buy and sell criteria as it digests new market data "on the fly," says Schulenburg, 44, who has three sons. "My children say, 'Mummy makes robots, the robots live in the computer, and the computer trades stocks.' "
Because the fund can alter its trading decisions quickly, its investments tend to fall less than the overall market during a selloff. It also doesn't always capture the full gain of a market upswing. The result is a fund that delivers steady returns with low volatility, according to Schulenburg. In the 12 months since the Maya Fund began trading in April 2010, its worst month relative to the market was July, when it fell 2.4 percent and the FTSE 100 index rose 6.9 percent. The best month was May, when the fund rose 1.1 percent and the index dropped 6.6 percent. Since the start of this year, when Schulenburg fully invested the money from her clients, the fund has risen 5.3 percent, compared with the 2.9 percent advance of the FTSE 100.
Colin McLean, the CEO and founder of SVM Asset Management in Edinburgh, is weighing an investment in the Maya Fund. "It gives a reasonably consistent return on a liquid portfolio, and it will compare well with other safer investments such as bonds or cash," he says, adding that the fund hasn't been "around long enough to have been tested by different markets."
Schulenburg began thinking about applying artificial intelligence to the stock market during the 1994-95 financial crisis in Mexico when she was studying computer engineering at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México in Mexico City. After graduating, she took a job in the systems department at a brokerage that's now part of Banamex, Citigroup's (C) Mexican unit, and watched the trading floor during breaks to observe the behavior of traders. "Looking at all the panic, it needed a more systematic approach," she says. In 1995, Schulenburg moved to Scotland from Mexico to work on a doctorate at the University of Edinburgh's artificial intelligence department. Her thesis was titled "Can Learning Classifier Systems Represent Competent Traders?"
During that time, Schulenburg also competed in natural, or non-drug-enhanced, bodybuilding events. She placed third in the U.K. championships for her weight in 1998 and 2000. She also was a Scottish champion. While Schulenburg no longer competes, she says she trains sporadically.
Burt says he invested a "few thousand pounds" in the Maya Fund to allow it to start trading with real money in June 2008. "It was seed money to give her a chance, to see what she could do," Burt says. "Can you get a computer to make a better decision than a fund manager? I don't think it's yet proven, but there is an increasing amount of evidence that a computer can pick out trends that a human finds it harder to pick out."
The trading system the Maya Fund uses isn't patented because that would mean disclosing all the details, which would make it easy to copy, says Schulenburg, who aims to raise $1 billion from investors over the next five years. She believes the fund's low volatility will be a big selling point. "We don't offer that roller-coaster performance," Schulenburg says. "When people are celebrating, we don't, and when people are crying and committing suicide, we don't."
The bottom line: By programming a computer to adjust to market conditions in real time, Schulenburg aims to deliver steady returns with low volatility.


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Thanks for all your comments about mini – each one is appreciated!
The house still feels empty without her.
Here are some newborn lambs, seen at Airfield House farm in South Dublin:
I tried out some weaving at the monthly meeting of the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers at The Constant Knitter, Francis Street, Dublin:
I will be meeting famous knitter Cat Bordhi and friends at The Constant Knitter on May 9th at about 5:30pm – drop in if you're in town! I recently did a trunk show there – this is a swatch of MagicWaves with Sari and Hibiscus:
New pattern with sock yarn (I don't knit socks) and stacked decreases:


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Pattaya 18th February 2010[PDN]: Police Colonel Atiswit Kamonrat Superintendent of Chonburi Immigration, Pattaya and his team stormed a house in Classic Village, Moo.13, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi after reports that a Belgian National whose visa was evoked on the 25th November 2009 had fled his own country whilst facing 14 criminal charges,The suspect who was later identified as Mr. Robert G.A.Verdickt, [54], was born in Wommelgem, Passport No. EG013946 had his visa revoked due to behaviors following substance abuse. He was taken to the immigration office for further investigation.
Police Colonel Atiswit said Mr. Verdickt's visa had been evoked due to behavior problems related to addictive substances.Between the times of 1985 and 2008, Mr. Verdickt has been charged with possession of illegal firearms, manufacturing, possession and sales of addictive substances, burglary and assault, rape and fake ID.Following 14 further charges, Mr. Verdickt fled his country to hide out in Thailand, establishing a Harley Davidson gang with his friends calling it "MAD DOG". Police are now investigating the gang leader Mr. Tom and checking his records.


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Just blame it on the weather
Coming from California where the weather is always beautiful and sunny, I never thought twice about how much it can affect your mood. I think it was my second or third winter in Germany that someone told me about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I remember thinking, "Oh my god! That's a thing? That explains everything!" So ever since then I decided to blame all of my white girl problems on the weather. "The weather makes me tired". It's not because I went out partying this weekend that I'm exhausted. No, it's the rain. "It's too cold to work, my feet are frozen and my muscles aren't getting warm today". It has nothing to do with the fact that I overslept and missed class this morning, it's the snows fault. "I wanted to go for a jog today, but then it started raining". Oh well, I guess I'll make some pancakes instead. "The rain is making my hair frizzy!" I should just go back to bed, my day is ruined.
Not only do I blame the weather for my problems in winter, but summer can also be a bitch! "The heat makes my feet swollen which makes it impossible to squeeze them into pointe shoes". Im-poss-ible. "I've had a headache for the entire class, it must be from the heat. I'm obviously dehydrated". I'm obviously dehydrated, yet too lazy to go to the canteen to buy a bottle of water. "I'm not fat, I'm just really swollen today because of the weather". It has nothing to do with the pizza and bottle of wine I had last night. "It's too sunny today, it's making the studios unbearably hot". Life can be so hard sometimes. "It sucks that there's nice weather today, because I kind of feel like staying home and watching a movie. But now I have to go out and make the most of it". I think I've actually said something along those lines.
Another thing I blame the weather for is my eye color. Once someone asked me what color my eyes were and I said that they change colors depending on the weather. If its grey and raining they're usually blue but if it's sunny and warm they're green. Is that even physically possible?! I think I just made it up and kept telling people that that's what happens and eventually I started to genuinely believe it! It wasn't until someone pointed out to me that I blame a lot of shit on the weather that I realized, I guess I'm just really lazy. Which I also blame on the weather.


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Here are a few pictures from Saturday's scrimmage. We had quite a few parents come out to watch even though it still seems to hot to already be starting football.Some of us brought our umbrellas to keep the sun at bay.
My memories of football when I was in school, was wearing a jacket and sipping something hot. It definately wasn't shorts and drinking cold gatorade!


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I was ruminating yesterday while I was planning for the upcoming term. Earlier in the year I suggested to the class they might want to learn about World War 1 – the Great War – and they agreed, so I've been planning a number of different projects based on this nation-defining epoch.
Yesterday, as commemorations of the 99th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings took place, and as we near the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, I began thinking…
If those young men were alive today, what would they think about the current state of the nation they had fought so hard to protect?
What would they think about the government demonising of beneficiaries, the poor and teachers to progress their own agenda?
What would they think about the increasing gap between rich and poor that sees the top 10% of income earners in New Zealand earn so very much more than the bottom 50%?
What would they think of New Zealanders supporting this very same government to the tune of (up to) 50% – depending on which political poll from the mainstream media you look at?
Our soldiers fought for freedom. They fought for four years in appalling conditions to protect those freedoms. Freedom of movement. Freedom of association. Freedom of belief. Freedom from tyranny.
Are you free if you have to work two jobs to pay rent and electricity so you can live in Auckland (where most of the jobs are)?
Are you free if you are injured, can no longer work, yet are forced by bureaucrats to go out and look for work to satisfy a work test?
Are you free if you have every part of your life monitored so the government are satisfied you meet the criteria to receive an unemployment benefit.
Are you free if you have nothing in a world where owning everything is considered success?
But then, this government doesn't want you to be free. They don't want you thinking freely and questioning their authori-tigh.
No. This government would rather you struggle along focused on making things better for your family because if you stopped to think for just a nanosecond about how little the Western political elite actually care about you and your family you would rise up and take back your life.
But then capitalism was never about freedom anyway.
Benefits cut for 21,000 overseas travellers: Paula Bennett press release, April 3rd, 2014
Henare apologises for comments about cleaner: NZ Herald, Sept 27, 2013
Why are teachers used as targets?: Allan Alach (The Daily Blog), December 18, 2013
WORKING FOR THE FEW – Political capture and economic inequality: Oxfam NZ, Jan 20th, 2014


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Greetings in the Glorious Name of the Lord Jesus Christ
All I can say is Glory to God. The power of God fell on our services yesterday. We had two men walk the aisle last night and get saved. This was priceless!!! Well Hallelujah!!!!
We had 110 for Sunday School yesterday with good crowds at all of our services. We are asking God for us to break 200 by next year. We are after souls and we want to see everybody in our town saved.
The service in Jackman was a great blessing on yesterday. We had 12 there. The flight was good and Bro. Grubbs preached a great message.
Today I'm teaching Bible and then off to Houlton Maine to put up a steeple. I'm expecting that were going to have a glorious day in the Lord!
Isn't it just wonderful to be a Christian!
A Servant for Christ
Pastor Todd Bell


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The 2017 Sundance Shorts are Announced and 3 Female Polish Filmmakers made the cut!
The 2017 Sundance Film Festival has announced its short film line up and out of sixty eight short films, three stem from Poland. What is also exciting to hear is that those three Polish films are all made by female filmmakers.
Among them is Heat by Agata Trzebuchowska and Mateusz Pacewicz. This is Trzebuchowska's screenwriting and directorial debut. She is best known as the leading actress Paweł Pawlikowski's 2015 Academy Award Winning Ida.
Other Polish films included is the short documentary Close Ties by Zofia Kowalewska and the animated Pussy by 25 year old Lodz Film School graduate Renata Gąsiorowska.
For mor info check out the Sundance Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
To read the full press release regarding the announcement of the 2017 short films at Sundance click here via sundance.org


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Visiting Artists & Designers
Suzy Sureck
Suzy Sureck has exhibited her work in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, India and New York. Her photographs, drawings and installations, involve the physical and metaphoric qualities of wind, water, light and shadow, with attention to the environment and involvement with site. Projects include QuamaneQ, a wind and light responsive work reflected on the façade of the Performing Arts Center for the Neuberger Museum Biennial, Alice and the Looking Glass, a projected work for the historic Evergreen House, Taking in the Rain, a multimedia installation at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Snug Harbor, NY, Aqua Lumina spanning 200 feet over the East River from Socrates Park in Astoria, NY, and Double Crossings suspended 1500 feet above the Ramon Crater in the Negev desert in Israel. She created underwater installations Many Moons for Bass in Omi, NY and Polka Dot Pond at the University of Maine in Augusta. Her works have been highlighted in publications including The New York Times, World Art, New York Arts Magazine, Sculpture Magazine and Flash Art, and can be found in both public and private collections.
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One of my favorite movies of 1984 was Starman. At the time, I was very much into acting, and Jeff Bridges' performance is what I remember above all else. Memorably basic, yet adroit and casually hilarious, he embodied a role no one had ever really tried before. Strangely, upon re-watching (and wondering, titularly, does it hold up to the cinematic whims of culture?), I noticed Starman seems to have curious echoes of another 1984 film of great importance. The similarities between Starman and The Terminator aside, here's what else I found.
John Carpenter deserves a lot of credit for making this movie work at the time. During the 1980s, he was the king of good, low-budget films. He had a huge run of cult favorites from Escape From New York (1981), to Big Trouble in Little China (1986) to They Live (1988). In this case, it seems the effects called for in the script were just a little too special for Carpenter's budget. Visual effects, however, were great. The spacecraft crash magnificently lights a forest ablaze with eye-popping delight, but does it make up for the digital lite-brite display that conveyed to us the ship was shot down by an Air Force jet? No.
Also, regarding that shot of a naked Jeff Bridges levitating a marble and why it looks so weird: Jeff was shot hanging upside-down, hence the look of blood filling his face.
Here's the thing about Starman. The story is rather flat; mankind sends a invitation to visit Earth into outer space, an emissary is sent in the form of artificial intelligence, that emissary is shot down on arrival, so it must meet up with a retrieval ship halfway across America, thus turning the bulk of the movie into a road trip.
That, the conflict Jenny grapples with (as she is forced to flee with this doppelganger of her dead husband), and Starman's confusion about the state of mankind make up the meat of this movie. And that calls for some meaningful acting. Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark) attempts to characterize Jenny as a frail, lost soul who chooses to drown in her grief after her husband, Scott, is killed in an accident. As much as I admire her for taking that tack, it doesn't work. Although her arc sees her falling in love again with Starman/Scott, she comes across as whiny and annoying.
Even more annoying is Charles Martin Smith as the alien-loving scientist from SETI. I'm pretty sure he's always bothered me, whether he's in American Graffiti, or The Untouchables, and here he comes off as an ass trying to play the cute, smart, winning geek.
It's still an enjoyable film, with enough to keep you interested throughout. But something doesn't carry through, as though the decades have dampened our fascination with alien visitations. What worked then (Columbia supposedly chose this script over another, similar visitation story involving an alien and a young boy) doesn't necessarily work now (District 9?).
So, this Michael Douglas produced sci-fi drama, directed by John Carpenter (Douglas almost asked Tony Scott to direct), starring Jeff Bridges (nominated for Best Actor Oscar, and the role almost went to Kevin Bacon, yikes) definitely hit the right spots in 1984 – glowing blue lights, resurrected deer, Karen Allen in tight jeans, etc. But in conclusion, this is a rare time when I will say a movie needs to be remade. No hurry, or anything; I'd rather see fresh new material come out of Hollywood, and lots of it. But if they must keep remaking films that already had a good run in the past, Starman deserves to be on the top of the pile.
Here, if you'd like to judge for yourself, is Part One of like ten or eleven on YouTube. Enjoy.
(All photos: Columbia/Sony Pictures)


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TMZ: Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame to be under 24-hour watch
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Talk about getting the star treatment!
Not only does President-elect Donald Trump receive around the clock Secret Service protection, now his Hollywood star on the Walk of Fame is also getting extra security, according to TMZ.
The Los Angles Police Department has been called in to protect and serve the Trump star Hollywood — 24/7!
Last month, a guy posing as a construction worker was videotaped destroying the hard rock structure.
Authorities later charged James Otis with felony vandalism, and he faces up to three years in prison. Now Trump's star has been restored to it's former glory — and two LA foot patrol officers are assigned to be on high alert for any future vandal attacks.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which maintains the Walk of Fame, has constructed a protective barrier around the monument for further protection.
There's even 'round the clock video surveillance set up to monitor the sidewalk.
If anyone with a sledgehammer decides to return to the scene of the crime, they better watch out!
Yes, all it needs now is a velvet rope.
That's one lucky star!


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Thursday, January 28, 2010
He's Home
10 comments:
- Cailean said...
WONDERFUL!!!!! This post made my day!
- January 29, 2010 at 1:34 AM
- AJoyfulBabyBowtique said...
- January 29, 2010 at 8:05 AM
- Meg said...
Yay! This made me smile!
- January 29, 2010 at 9:03 AM
- Susan said...
I don't think they can smile any bigger! Dan looks fantastic! I love you all so much!
- January 29, 2010 at 1:16 PM
- Belkycita said...
I am SO happy for all of you. I am even crying. Hi Dan!!
- January 29, 2010 at 1:56 PM
- Elise said...
Yahoo!!! I'm so excited for you all!
- January 29, 2010 at 3:55 PM
- Laura Oler said...
YAY!!! And what a fabulous picture. It captures everything perfectly. It just needs your cute smiling face in it as well, but I can imagine it there behind the camera. So happy for you.
- January 29, 2010 at 10:24 PM
- Rebekah said...
The day we've all been waiting for! I'm so excited and can't wait to see y'all this summer.
P.S. Tell Dan that I recognize his shirt. I can't believe it has lasted so long.
- January 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM
- Laurie/CJ said...
Awesome awesome!!
- February 3, 2010 at 12:18 AM
- The Bennett Family said...
So happy for you and your family! Tell Dan thank you from us. Jen of course you get the biggest thank you for living a year without him! We love you both and are so thankful for your service!
- February 4, 2010 at 4:32 PM