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Finding ways to fund university technologies and start-ups is one of a TTO's biggest challenges that increasingly requires creative solutions. Here's one from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which is using a novel concept in funding that creates a sort of circular giving.
The UCLA Venture Capital Fund invests in university start-ups and provides mentoring, and the start-ups that participate must donate stock in the companies back to the university. This approach is different from the more common practice of universities simply taking equity in a start-up, explains Michael Silton, executive director of the fund and the developer of this strategy he calls "cashless giving."
"This model is an interesting way to fund a capital fund and also create a virtuous cycle of giving back to the next generation," he says. "Unlike traditional venture capital funds that are started by someone giving you millions of dollars of cash that you go out and invest for a return, we have said that we want to catch people as they are starting companies and have them donate part of that company back to the university at a time when it is still just the promise of something more."
A key aspect of the strategy is that the start-up actually is only pledging the company shares of common or preferred stock and promising to make the actual transfer when shares are distributed at a later date — for example, when the company has a merger or IPO. Looking forward to that date, the UCLA community is motivated to help the start-up and turn that donation into liquidity, Silton says. The company shares are pledged while they have a lower valuation, and then UCLA benefits from the appreciation of the shares. The liquidity is then used to help the next generation of start-ups.
Youth movement
The model is in contrast to the typical fund raising by universities, Silton notes. Most fund raising is targeted to older alumni and other individuals who have already achieved financial success, but the cashless giving model is aimed at younger people who haven't yet made it.
"Getting cash from them is contrary to how an entrepreneur thinks. They are spending every dollar they have either funding their company or buying ramen noodles for dinner," Silton says. "But they do have a desire to give back to the university that helped them get started."
UCLA started using the cashless giving model in 2007, and some of its earliest start-ups are now going public or being acquired by others, which creates cash for UCLA.
"We've had 10 liquidity events in the past 24 months from those early investments, and we expect to see more soon," Silton says.
The size of the donations varies, but UCLA has a minimum of $10,000, computed on the value of the company while it is small and private. The initial donations tend to be in the range of $10,000 to $100,000, Silton says. The school recently benefited from shares donated by an early investor in Twitter, which are worth 20 times more than the original donation now that the company is public.
"Those are the kind of shares that a company often would give to an adviser," he says. "So in the entrepreneur's mind, they are giving the university a donation that they hope will turn into much more, and they can see it as similar to what they would give a well-connected and helpful adviser. In exchange they get access to the UCLA Venture Capital Fund, which [offers] many people who can help with connections, networking, and advice."
Outreach efforts
To find the start-ups that might participate in the cashless giving, the UCLA Capital Venture Fund has an outreach program that's spread the word about the fund to alumni, faculty, and parents to let them know the fund is available to assist them if they are starting up a new company. The fund is staffed by experienced entrepreneurs who can assist with all stages of a start-up.
"The key challenge was to find those companies that had a UCLA connection and wanted to fund a new generation of UCLA entrepreneurship, and we had to find that early, pre-liquid stage," Silton says. "We used all the usual marketing mechanisms to reach out and find those companies, and once we found them we concentrated on showing them how they could do so much for the school without parting with any cash, and what the UCLA Venture Capital Fund could do for them."
An interested start-up applies to participate in the fund, and Silton's team confirms that the company is legitimate and appropriately valued. The company then joins the fund by making the cashless donation, after which it has access to the fund's advisers and other resources.
The first companies to join the fund were mostly venture capitalists, Silton says, because their business model jibed easily with that of the UCLA Venture Capital Fund. But now the participants are 80% entrepreneurs.
"The entrepreneurs have really embraced this concept. They know that UCLA, their education, and their networking played important roles in getting them to this early stage and will be important in them moving on,"Silton says.
Donations to the UCLA Venture Capital Fund are tax deductible, and most importantly, the deduction is computed on the appreciated value of the stock when the shares are actually transferred to the school, Silton explains. If the shares were transferred from the start, the companies might feel they were losing out on the tax benefit from what eventually became a much larger donation than the original sum.
Success story
One success story from the fund is SmartestK12, an educational start-up developed by UCLA students that focuses on transforming K-12 classroom interactions by utilizing technology to improve student achievements. In November 2013, the UCLA Venture Capital Fund announced that the fund was investing in SmartestK12 and named it the "Most Promising UCLA Start-up Company." CEO Craig Jones said the "the fund members have been great mentors that we will continue to leverage as we accelerate into the commercialization and growth phase of our business."
"SmartestK12 has been getting mentoring from several of our members, which includes introductions, advice, and coaching on how to start growing the company," Silton says. "Now that they are members of the fund, they will be in a position to give that advice to others later on, which helps continue this cycle of contributions."
The administration of the fund is not complex, Silton says. The investing portion of the fund operates like any venture capital fund, and the donations from the start-ups are established with a simple agreement, he says.
"For the start-ups in the early stages of their company development, it is important that they be able to do it as simply as possible," Silton says. "They're focused on their company development, which is where we want them focused, and they don't want to wade through a lot of paperwork."
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Today, I'm joined by Krystol Diggs of The Krystol Meth(od)! This was one of those beautiful blog made connections – not Facebook, not twitter, not Pinterest. We've read each other's blogs for years, and for whatever reason, both seem to be in the same place. The place of writing hell that only Masters/PhD students understand…but we're also BOTH authors/marketers and have busy lives. Please join me in welcoming Krystol & read on for how we deal with our writing fears.
I'll be doing a guest post on her blog as well, so check back for updates here on when it will appear!
As a writer, we all want to make it. By making it, I mean be on the NY Time's Best Seller's list. We writers want the world to love our work and want more of it. My dream has always been to be a writer full-time like Stephen King or James Patterson. They put books out every other week. One day we all will get there if it is what we really want. But it is easy to put pen to paper or hands to keyboard and write. The hardest part is what comes after that. Getting your work out " there". Where is there, right? There can be in the hands of a friend or even an agency. I know it can be very scary. We writers are sensitive about our work.
My Writing Fears
1, Rejection: This is like our writer's anthem for writing fears. We want to be accepted in our writing if we are not in our life. Our writing is what makes us who we are. We tell the stories that we can't get out in real life. If people don't love our work, we feel rejected. Saying that it makes no sense or doesn't read the best, is like a cut to our gut. Let's not get started with rejection letters. When I first started out, even up until now, rejection letters made me cry. When you work on your craft for so long and people are telling you that your work is not good enough for them. It takes a lot out of you. I'm an introvert so just putting myself out there was hard enough. In this business no matter how many times you are rejected, you have to develop a tough skin. Let the no's be the motivation for continued writing and momentum. J. K Rowling who write The Harry Potter series was rejected with Harry Potter at least 15 times. Eventually, she got her yes. Don't worry, we will too! Whether you decide to go the traditional route or self-publish it can happen. Colleen Hoover posted her book on amazon as a self-published author and look at her now! Let the rejection build rejoicing.
2. Not Being Good Enough: With me, I fear that I am not up there with the big leagues so my writing didn't matter. Bullshit! I got the ugly voice out of my mind and decided that I was enough. I was enough to those who read my work and did like it. Decide that no matter what happens, you and your work matters.
3. Story Flow: As a new writer or even a veteran, we always wonder if our story is flowing or if it reads in perfect order. We can think we know it all, but the readers are the real judges. With my work, I always get different eyes on my work. Now, don't just have anyone read your work. Let those who believe in your take a stab at it. They will be the realist as to whether you have something on your hands. Never start a project over, just keep writing. The story will tell itself. The voice in your head that is telling you what to write is real. Trust it.
4. Afraid of Success: This used to be me. But, I've been writing since I was 15. This is what I've wanted for SO many years. It can be overwhelming if we writers are in the limelight so to speak. We want or praises, but at the same time, we are afraid of success. It just a matter of what happens next? Do I get a deal? If so, will I have to compromise my writing and change who I am? Well, I don't know the answers to that, but I have heard where writers may have to change their story. It just all depends on the publishing house. Some writers will just write and not allow anyone to read it due to fear. Please don't let this happen to you. Be brave and bold to know that you matter. Your work matter's you are a writer after all. But, if you don't want anyone to read your work, still keep writing.
I hope that my fears and experiences will help my fellow writers along the way! I have not been picked up yet, but I am going the self-publish route until something happens. Keep writing and know that you are already great! I want to thank Naomi so much for allowing me to guest blog on her blog!
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Just one year left! In anticipation of the final field season, John Klymko, director of the Maritimes Butterfly Atlas, will be giving presentations at several naturalist clubs this spring. John will be discussing the major project highlights an how you can most effectively contribute to the project in the final field season. Locations and dates of presentations are listed below.
Host: Miramichi Naturalists' Club
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Where: Maritime Conference of the United Church office, 21 Wright Ave., Sackville, NB
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When: May 6, 2014, 6:30 PM
Host: Saint John Naturalists' Club
Where: New Brunswick Museum, Market Square, Saint John, NB
When: May 12, 2014, 7:00 PM
Host: Nature Moncton
Where: Mapleton Park, Moncton (log cabin pavilion at the rotary)
When: May 20, 2014, 7:00 PM
Host: Halifax Field Naturalists
Where: The auditorium of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer Street, Halifax, NS (use the entrance next to the parking; there is a charge for parking at the Museum).
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This is definitely the largest quilt I have made, and I have been working with it for a year. And Im very satisfied and proud with the result. I think it deserves to be quiltet by someone who has way more experience than me.... I have a pretty good idea of a couple in the US I could have used, but are a bit more uncertain about someone in Norway (isn't that odd????). So I have to do some searching.... I will post a picture when its quilted aswell.
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Yesterday we had our weekly tutor group with Liz. Because we missed last week as Liz and I were both helping out with UCAS in London, we spent the first half recapping the silence brief.
My review was in the morning before we flew to New York in the evening. As soon as we got back I went home for the weekend and spent most of the time working on my essay, then as soon as I got back to manchester I went of to London to work at the UCAS fair for a few days. So really I felt like I'd had two weeks off and not got very far at all with anything, especially silence. At the weekend I had looked through my silence work for the first time in what felt like ages to try to re-evaluate where I was and what I needed to do and I totally began to freak out and worry that my moving image piece wasn't going to round up everything I'd done, worrying that I had bits of work that I wanted to include that just wouldn't fit into it.
A good chat with Helen and Liz got me back on track again though. I calmed down and realised that I don't have to include every little reference to what I've done and that my moving image piece will be contextualised to my work if I do it properly. I also finally got it clear in my head that I, personally, need to contextualise my work. I find it really difficult to just go off and do something for the sake of it just to see what happens if there is absolutely no link to my idea and work. This doesn't mean I can't experiment and push boundaries, but I need everything to be done for a reason otherwise I don't feel there is any point to producing it.
So, I decided with Liz that my plan of action is to brainstorm some narratives that can tie my work together into a moving image piece and begin to draw storyboards up. On Thursday I am going to see Gary about equipment and technical stuff, and then it'l just be a matter of a day in the studio filming. I know I have a lot of work to do to make this work, but it's manageble and I feel a lot better now I've got a definite plan!


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Hubby came through for me last night! He got a packet of ground beans and also some coffee beans...
Have opened the ground beans. They're medium roasted and I just made a big mug full of cappuccino :)
Tastes Devine. My old stuff from years and years ago has gone around my roses :)
Off to enjoy the other half of my cappuccino. Getting the hang of it. Next time I make one I will also put on the electricity metre to see what the machine uses for each cup :)


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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Note To Self...Never Skip Laundry Day!!
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Hi Julie,
WoW! that's alot of laundry in one day. I never underestimate what a woman can do. I hope you treat yourself to a spa day once in while,because you certainly deserve it. I love the family pic with Santa,geat photos. take care and happy holidays.~ Darlene
- December 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Love the laundry pics!! You are so creative. It's amazing how much we can get done when we HAVE to. It doesn't hurt to get lazy once in a while, but proof in the pics, you have to make up for lost time.
Cheeks looked awful flushed in the pics with Santa.
Good to see everyone had a good time.
Glad to hear Hayd is getting in to an ENT. I wondered why they didn't check his adnoids before.
Love, Nanny
- December 17, 2008 at 3:24 PM
- Following Him said...
That is a LOT of laundry for ONE DAY...seriously, how in the world??? I think my brother went through that much in one week...seriously.
- December 17, 2008 at 6:18 PM
- tommyspizza said...
You are so funny! I think the laundry issue is something all of us Mom's have in common. Usually when I get all caught up I consider sending everyone to bed with their dirty clothes on just so I can enjoy the empty hampers for a few hours. Unfortunately, that never works!
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
- December 17, 2008 at 8:27 PM


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Marso 24, 2007
Starstruck, the informal "Quick-Count"
Well, i have posted links to vote for wither Jewel Micshe or Rich Asuncion. Since i can watch the "clicks", here is the results of the voting from March 18 up to this post , THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL COUNT BY ANY MEANS!
Now the results are not conclusive since i did not place Kris Bernal or the other Boys (Actually, i have hid a link to Kris Bernal's Vote page).
Alright then, abangan bukas!
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hello po.. sana dati ko pang nakita blog site mo at sana may power ka rin para i-hide yong link sa votes ni kris on line… ahihihihi…
KRIS have a very cute face (not beauty of course) but she have a very bad attitude indeed.


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Having announced the signing of Fraser Balmain this morning, Gloucester have now turned their attentions to the other side of the front row with the confirmation that Val Rapava Ruskin will move down the M5 from Worcester next season.
The signing of the Tbilisi-born prop means that the Cherry and Whites have secured the services of two of the most highly rated young props currently plying their trade in the Aviva Premiership.
In Focus 👀 | New prop-star Val Rapava Ruskin
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Rapava Ruskin arrived in the UK when he was two years old. He grew up in London and began his rugby odyssey with Blackheath before joining Western Province's U19 squad.
He was capped by Georgia U19s and then had stints with Saracens and Toulon before moving to Sixways ahead of the 2014-15 season, playing a big part in their promotion back to the Aviva Premiership.
Renowned for his powerful scrummaging, he started out initially as a back row forward, but switched to the front row whilst in South Africa and hasn't looked back. However, he still has the turnover instincts of a back-rower and won four turnovers in a game earlier this season.
Director of Rugby David Humphreys admitted to the club website that Rapava Ruskin's signing is a big statement of intent for Gloucester.
"To build a successful team at the highest level a strong set-piece is crucial and, with Val joining us next season, we believe we've signed one of the most dominant young front row forwards in the game. Together with the signing of Fraser Balmain, we have recruited two players who we believe will give us really competitive options across the front row over the next few seasons.
"Throughout our discussions, Val has made no secret of his desire to play international rugby for England but knows that success in a Gloucester shirt is the key to achieving his ambition.
"We've already experienced first-hand in games this season against Worcester what a handful Val can be in both the set-piece and general play, and I'm delighted we're adding another quality player to the Gloucester squad for next season."
Meanwhile, Rapava Ruskin is hoping to become the latest in a long line of celebrated front row forwards to play at Kingsholm in the Cherry and White of Gloucester.
"It's a huge honour and opportunity for me to sign for Gloucester Rugby. I know what a tradition the club has of producing strong forward packs and I'm looking forward to being part of an exciting group.
"I'm determined to work hard and help Gloucester to achieve their goal of winning titles again, whilst hopefully achieving my goals of playing international rugby.
"I've really enjoyed my time at Worcester and appreciate everything the club has done for me. I wish them all the best for the future and will give my all until the end of the season."


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A very scary thing
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Yes, Greyson is definitely the high-fever type. He can't have a run-of-the-mill 101* fever. It is always at least 102* or higher. I was looking back at our first bout with it when Greyson was 4 months on my blog (http://melissamae76.blogspot.com/2007/02/greyson-is-sick.html). I remember being so scared. Not knowing if something was REALLY wrong or not made me a basketcase. I'm so glad that Issac is okay and that you are breathing easier now. Love you all!ReplyDelete
Hey, I had not known of babies just running fever without a known cause until we had Anna. She has done that since early infancy, sometimes just burning up one day and then the next day, fever gone. Cat's Dr. does not believe in giving un necessary antibiotics and he often tells Cat to wait 24 hours when the fever comes if it is not over 102 and so she doesn't always even take Anna in. We discussed this with the Doc when I was along for their well baby checks and he talked about a fever virus and how some children have unexplained fevers and to a certain extent, it is normal or at least not a cause for great concern. However, last week, Anna ran fever, Cat called the Dr., he concluded it was because she had just had her MMR shot and so after 4 days of 102 or more fever off and on, she took her in and she had strep throat. Sooo, I guess you can't be too careful, but we have all learned with Anna that fever one day does not mean she will be sick the next day. Glad that Isaac's better. Thanks for saying the worry gene is from the Thurlkills. Ha! Love, Aunt LouReplyDelete
Hey Missy- I don't know if you'll remember me or not- Katie. It's Butler now, but was Smith. Anyways I was thinking about you the other day and was looking through some pix of Julia (Wanger- I know she got married but I've forgotten already her married name-) anyways I saw a pix of Stephanie and thought it was you but soon discovered not you but stephanie which lead me on a search for you... I found a post from Stephanie's blog- I know probably stalker material that you had left which brought me to your blog! YEAH! How are you doing? You're little boy is so cute! I'm sorry he's been sick- sick babies are no fun! Anyways I just wanted to say hi and that I still think about you and wonder how you're doing-ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 6:12 PM
Wow, a post from Katie! How cool! Julia married Jason Leinen and they have two beautiful little girls. Jason is a full fledged doctor now. So, where are you? Are you married? Zup?ReplyDelete
From Christina and Stephanie's mom, aka Grandmomma.
Hi, Katie!! I think of you, often, too. I actually tell stories about you and I to my students, and how we had nearly every class together our freshman year of HS. I've also told our "stop in the middle of the intersection cause the light turned yellow" story. Do you remember that? So funny! I'll be stalking you sometime soon, too, so be on the look out! :)ReplyDelete


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Here is a (Swedish) text I've written on an existentialist theme.
You can access the text here.
It's about Gilgamesh, the hero of old Mesopotamian mythology, and the thought that all men will judge them selves on the threshold between life and death.
Print the pdf on a double-sided A4 and fold it 8 times. This makes for a convenient, truly pocket sized, short story format.
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By Jaimie Clark, World Vision Canada
This past year, I became your mother. As I watch you grow I'm amazed by the things you are learning, and the unique and spunky little person you're becoming. Already, I see you picking up so much from me and others around you, including the good, the hilarious and the not so great. I realize just how much of an impact I am having with the example I set.
Sometimes in the rush and chaos of everyday life and just trying to get through the day, I don't stop to think about these things and make conscious decisions to live them out. So I want to write them down for you now.
Here are 10 things I pray that I'm able to teach you, in the years that we'll have together:
- Be passionate: Find something that matters to you and you go after it. Spend your time and efforts on something you love. At times it will feel overwhelming and hopeless but know that those seeds of change you plant may seem small but it's all it takes to make a difference.
- Be compassionate: Be aware of what others in your world are going through. Your birth could not have gone further from our plan. If we weren't in the hospital that day, the chance of your surviving was very slim. I was so fortunate to have medical professionals and facilities that could save little you. It breaks my heart thinking about mothers whose babies aren't given the same chance at life. I hope you can find things that break your heart and find ways to help and stand up for what you believe in.
- Be brave and take risks: Your dad and I can't ever argue with you taking risks. We both moved to exotic countries and have jumped out of planes and off of platforms high in the sky -- things most people would think are crazy, but I believe it is so important for you to take risks. Make yourself uncomfortable and seize new opportunities.
- Be full of doubt: This is a secret I'll probably regret telling you, but I want you to know that I don't know everything. Neither does your teacher, our politicians or even your friends. It's so important for you to question the way things are done or said, it's how we as a society will improve. Just please do it respectfully and with some tact.
- Be courteous: Leaving dirty dishes in the sink will create enemies among roommates -- as well as rearranging the dishwasher after someone has loaded it (I'm still working on this one). Do your best to make life easier for those around you, and try to give others the benefit of the doubt -- just because someone does things differently doesn't always make it wrong.
- Be prepared: Always pack a swimsuit and clean underwear in your carry-on when you travel -- you can replace almost everything else when you land.
- Be forgiving: There is a lot to admire in someone who extends grace. This is another one I am still working on. It's so hard to forgive those who have wronged you especially when those wounds are deep. But holding onto grudges only weighs you down and burdens your soul. Just because you forgive doesn't mean you approve of someone's actions but rather means you don't let it affect your day to day.
- Be thankful: You can't put a price on a handwritten thank-you note. Always say thank you to those who do anything for you and speak up while doing it. Today I am still haunted by the woman that didn't hear me say thank you when she opened the door for me, she called me an ungrateful princess.
- Be a volunteer: There is so much you can learn about yourself when you volunteer. It's important for you to give some of your time to a cause that matters to you. Here in Canada, we are blessed with the choice to help others and it doesn't take much time to do so, as I see from my work with World Vision Canada. I think about this especially now, during National Volunteer Week. Where would we be without the 1,900 volunteers who give their time and talents to do something they believe in? Some give just a couple of hours a week, but they're helping to change lives.
- Love others extravagantly: I hope you find people in your life you love and love you. Love with your whole self and show that love by encouraging, challenging, growing, comforting, laughing and experiencing life in its fullest with others.
My dear, this is a big world with so much opportunity and I wish nothing but the best for you in it.
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What would you do if this happened to you?
The Register Guard
Residents facing Elmira Road and Maple Street in West Eugene may be on the hook to pay approximately $1.2 million in road repair.
The project would cost the city $3.29 million and would require more than 120 property owners who live along those roads to pay a portion of that amount. The project is scheduled to move ahead unless objections are filed by property owners whose ACCUMULATED ASSETS are more than 50% of the $1.2 million portion, in which case it would require a super majority vote of the city counselors (six of the eight) to override the property owner's objections and perceived with the project.
The vote is scheduled to take place on April 13.
if every property owner had to pay for the streets in this manner, no street to be built. I guess I was under the misconception that "road taxes" were supposed to pay for such improvements.
Another issue would be if it happened to the street that I'm on, and if I happen to pay a large amount of money for road repair directly out of my pocket, does that also mean that I own part of the road and can charge of toll for access?
Would I also be entitled to deduct the expense of a new road off my taxes?
And I guess more importantly, the LAST thing that someone needs to be hit with in this economy, is a large bill for road repair. If forced with a similar situation, I would vote to let the road fall apart.


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Hello everyone,
I'm struggling with what to write but felt that I needed to post something. It was one year ago that Kristin passed away and I miss her so very, very much. Kyle, Miranda, Braden and Connor do too. I haven't posted anything to this blog as I initially thought I would. Perhaps going forward I will contribute more. While much has happened over this last year, it feels like so little time has passed. Our family continues to do well, one day at a time, and we are so thankful for the many thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness we have received. I would ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers going forward.


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It was well into the first part of June and we got our last thing planted in the main veggie garden. It was a tomatillo. I looking forward cooking with fresh veggies out of the garden.
A week ago Friday my hubby and I went to our local Museum to hear a lecture on Mining and Geology for North Idaho. When I was watching the slide show and following lecture it dawn on me what I could take a picture of for ripple.
Murphy and I been picking up these rocks called belt rock
we never new what they were called until week ago Friday. But they do have ripples in them which was form in there development.


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-garlic salt
-sweet chili dipping sauce (this is the best thing ever invented)
-veg oil
this takes about two minutes. put the toast in. fry the mushrooms in the oil. then arrange them in this very specific order in the sandwich. bread. then mushrooms. then garlic salt. then lettuce. then the chili sauce. then the other bit of toast. incredible. also you can exchange the mushrooms for vegan sausages (linda mcartneys are vegan! and really cheap!) or tofu or whatever you want really. go wild.
-tofu (firm, ideally not silken but its cheaper so still works)
-sweet chili sauce (seriously)
-soy sauce
i basically do this every time i have tofu. cut the tofu into like one inch squares or rectangles or if you like massive squares. get a tupperware container and whack some soy sauce and chili sauce and honey in the bottom. lay the tofu out. put another lot of soy, chili and honey on. you can build up the layers if theres a bunch of tofu going in the pan. also i hardly ever have honey and honey in itself is a vegan issue so if you don't eat honey its perfectly fine without. i mostly only use soy and chili sauce. you can use a white wine vinegar if you are posh. just try stuff and see if its nice.
so yeah, put a really small amount of veg sauce in the pan and fry each side of the tofu til it goes golden brown and a bit crispy. then flip it over (if its siken tofu be dead careful cos it will just crumble) and do the other side. serve with rice or as part of a stir fry or with peppers in a wrap or just about in any dish ever. a good one is fry up some sprouts with it and have on rice. delicious.
-gravy granules
-stuffing mix
this is basically well easy and an amazing way to get rid of all your veg if its about to go off. also its amazing if there's a bunch of you to get involved. we make this in halls on sundays to make us feel like adults. and its really easy to make it vegan. basically chop up the mushrooms and onion and carrot and sweetcorn or whatever veg you have and whack it in casserole dish or similar. then make a pastry using the flour and a little bit of veg oil and roll it out til its big enough to cover the top of the dish. do the gravy (standard bisto is vegan, not sure about the chicken ones, somerfield own isnt, jsut check the label) and whack it in the dish. you should try and get it stacked full of veg cos then it won't be too liguidy once its done. put that in for maybe 25 minutes or so til its done. at about 200/220 or something. do the stuffing and whack that in for 20 minutes. smash isn't vegan but if you boil a potato then mash it its nicer and entirely vegan so you're chillin. serve with extra gravy and maybe boil up some brocolli and carrot if they aren't in the pie. you could go totally mental and spread some Pure (soya butter) over some parsnips and roast them AS WELL. they take about 40 mins though so get em in before the pie. eat until you feel like you need to go to sleep.
thats probably enough for now. any suggestions give me a shout. i love food.


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(Assemblyman pushing greater investment in Agriculture)…Eduardo Garcia is spearheading a bipartisan effort.
The effort is to ensure agricultural investments are included in the 2017-2018 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Expenditure Plan. Garcia says the Legislature is currently considering how to best allocate cap and trade auction revenues for discretionary programs. Over the last few weeks, Garcia has been soliciting input from critical stakeholders within his District. He said Agriculture is among the top of this list. Garcia represents Imperial County and Coachella valley in the State Assembly. Last week the Assemblyman submitted a letter to the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 Chairman, Richard Bloom outlining requests for agriculture resources to receive funding prioritization. The list includes Food Processors, Ag Harvesting Equipment, Heavy Duty Trucks, Ag Pump Engines, Tractors and Ag Equipment, Dairy Bio Gas to heavy-duty transportation projects and more.


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Here is a first-hand account, by Jacques Deschepper, a colonial official, of Leopold's much later scientific expedition to the Congo, in 1957, with his second wife Lilian. (Unfortunately, the article is available only in French, but the images alone are worth seeing.) It is a very human, touching narrative, noting the royal couple's deep concern for the welfare of the indigenous peoples; their special interest in the schools, the medical missions, the hospitals and the leper colonies. The descriptions of the warm welcome Leopold and Lilian received, both from the exuberant Congolese tribesmen and from the Belgian colonists, are also touching. Six years after his abdication, Leopold still enjoyed considerable popularity in the Congo. His dignity and reserve are often described as coldness and arrogance; yet, his companions found him so friendly and approachable that they tended to become over-animated in conversation, stumbling over their words. As for Lilian, if some Belgian colonists harbored suspicions of this much-maligned lady, their reservations seemed to melt away by magic, once they finally had a chance to meet her; the most reticent were won over by her charm, simplicity and kindness. I can see why; she has a particularly beautiful, gentle expression in the photographs.
Friday, February 11, 2011
King Leopold III and Princess Lilian in the Congo
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Dear Wawaloam School Community,
We are off to a GREAT start and are amazed at how quickly we are adapting to new routines. Our Full Day Kindergarten friends are sharing smiles and figuring our how our school functions each day. First Grade friends are thrilled to be here all day this year and Grade 2 friends are helpful, respectful and kind as they represent the "BIG KIDS" now!
As a school, we are working together to adjust to the new year while assessing systems and routines to ensure our school runs as smoothly as possible.
One thing that would be a TREMENDOUS help is to make sure we have a note if your child will be picked up from school. Please include the name of your child, your child's teacher and the specific day of the pickup, if this is a routine one note is acceptable. This small step helps us to stay as organized as possible at the end of the day.
We want to know how the week is going for your child, please tell us if you hear anything that causes concern so that we can address this right away. We want this to be the most successful year possible for EVERY child and we will need to be partners in this process.
By now you should have received the information and the invitation for our Open House Events. Grades 1 and 2 on September 11 and Kindergarten will be held on September 18th. We hope you will join us for these fantastic opportunities for parents/caretakers to hear about what your children are learning and what is expected in the classrooms.
We can't wait for next Friday when Johnny the K will visit with his usual motivational presentation and yearly kick-off for our PBIS program!
Don't forget to mark your calendar for the first PTA meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 PM AT METCALF School this month!
Enjoy the 3 day weekend! See you Tuesday~
Melissa Marino
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Baby Basil, so lovely, peeking through the peat moss! It's emergence, along with a shipment of vermiculite on it's way, is causing me to dream of ripe red tomatoes, warmed by the sun, and delicious cucumbers, wax-free! :D
Spring has sprung!
yippee!! I love basil. How do ya feel about shipping some to me? lol :)
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I've been listening to this song on repeat every time I get in the car and alternating between singing my heart out and just being enveloped in every chord, every note, every word.
In searching for a video with the song to show you, I came across this one of a young woman dancing to the song and was enthralled with another layer of depth.
Watch her passion. Or close your eyes and just listen. Or turn it up and dance yourself.
Glory to the Righteous One. HE is faithful to the end, He is faithul to my heart.
Song: Faithful to the End by Cory Asbury


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Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star boutique hotel, walk to Baga Beach
Popular property highlights
Situated near the beach, this boutique hotel is steps away from Titos Lane and Baga Beach. Calangute Beach is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
Hotel features
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a swim-up bar, a coffee shop/café and a business centre.
Room amenities
All 25 rooms feature modern comforts such as LCD TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi. Guests will also find minibars, room service (during limited hours) and coffee/tea makers.
Languages Spoken
- English
Casa Baga
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include A swim-up bar and A bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3.5-star property offers access to A business centre. This Mediterranean hotel also offers an outdoor pool, tour or ticket assistance and an arcade/games room. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on-site.
- Bar/lounge
- Swim-up bar
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Poolside bar
- Free breakfast
- Business centre
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Built in 2005
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop or café
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Outdoor pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Airport transport - drop-off (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 25
- Number of floors - 2
- Arcade/game room
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Garden
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Cable TV service
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Number of bathrooms -
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Lotus Pond Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Rooftop Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar only serves light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 11:30 AM
Check-in time ends at 1 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 12:30 PM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for IDR 1500 per night.
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: IDR1800 per vehicle
- Rollaway bed fee: IDR1500 per night
Hotel Name
- Casa Baga Hotel
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guest rooms. No pets or service animals are allowed at this property.
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"I love to live on the brink of eternity."
David Brainerd
What concerns you daily?
Do you worry about finances, children, health, or a job? These concerns are all normal, yet we are frequently distracted by earthly issues and we ignore eternity. The Psalmist wrote:
"My life span is nothing in Your sight.
Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor."
(Ps 39:5)
In other words, everything we experience is temporary and our lives are actually quite short. Now, please do not misunderstand. The idea that this live is "temporary" does not mean it is unimportant. Our lives and our responsibilities are very important. We should seek to live well.
However, as missionary David Brainerd reminds us, we should live with eternity in view. What are you doing today that will have eternal impact?
Are you parenting your kids with eternity in mind?
Are you managing your money with eternity in mind?
Are you working with eternity in mind?
God of eternity past and future, guide my life for eternal impact. As I live in this passing world, help me live well. But as I live, make what I do here last into eternity.


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I'm posting now in case I don't get to it later since I'm going out with some friends tonight. It doesn't apply to today's challenge (Make a photograph of something metal or metallic today with an emphasis on how light interacts with the surface.) but I'm hoping to actually do today's challenge as well. If so, this post will be edited. :)
Anyhow, on to the photo!
Used RAW's split toning to make the blue cast and added the stroke (the pinline frame) as an afterthought. I hope it's satisfactory.


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One graph says it all. Only four states, (Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Wyoming), and the District of Columbia saw an increase in median household income over the past six years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau data analysis by Victoria Turk and Marisol Bello/Detroit Free Press…John W. Fleming/Detroit Free Press.
Main source from Detroit Free Press article A MICHIGAN CENSUS SNAPSHOT: More feel pain of tight economy.


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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
No, we didn't fall off the face of the Earth...
...but we did survive our own small disaster--Puke-ocalypse 2011. Aiden, Aubrey and I all caught some dreadful stomach bug, which translated to me feeling nauseous while cleaning up puke, poop, and pee from multiple surfaces in my house. We've been through a year's supply of paper towels and I didn't sleep for about 48 hours, but we're all healed and feeling much better. And the couch (and beds, and floor) will survive.
Posted by Angbrad03 at 5:53 PM
Labels: Illness, Mom's Blog
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I am so glad you guys are doing better.
- May 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM
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Check out A Belly in Bloom, a page devoted to Angela's pregnancy with Aubrey. You can see belly pics, sonograms, and learn more about how Aubrey (formerly known as "The Bean") came to be the lovely little girl she is! You can also find Angela's favorite recipes and newest food experiments at Cooking with the Parker Pack.


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Saturday, December 5, 2015
Currently December~Not So Fashionably Late
Loving/Real or Faux: I love my pretty little fake tree. It is so easy to set up and twinkles and sparkles and shines. It is so easy, my teenaged daughters set it up and decorated all by themselves this year! I also really love that the hubs set it up on a timer to turn on at 5 AM (for a couple hours) so when I come downstairs in the morning, I have this beacon of warm twinkling light to guide me to the coffee pot!
Thinking: I am so excited to meet up with my bloggy buddies I haven't seen since this summer! I hope the restaurant is ready to hear our squeals and laughter all night!
Wanting: My hubs and I decided to buy Fitbits for each other for Christmas. Romantic, right? Well, they arrived and I really, really, really, really want to start using it already! The main reason is that I'm running around like a mad woman lately and I want proof of how many miles/steps I actually take in a day.
Needing: I did most of my shopping on black Friday from the comfort of my own home and the packages are starting to arrive! Unfortunately I have some tricky people to shop for: the in laws and my super picky, glitter-loving, stylish sister/teaching partner. I see her almost everyday and I can't figure out what to get her that is in my budget. Her birthday is on the 15th but she hates the combo gift thing. So I actually need to get her 2 presents. Her hints were a little (ok, a lot) above my budget and I want to get her something nice but I am just stuck. The in-laws are a whole different story. They have everything they need and don't have room in their place for more stuff. They're on the older side and don't get out much. Uggggg! The hubs is NO help. Plus he's turning 40 in two weeks and I don't know what to get him either. Maybe this is why I can't sleep.
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Man, that's a lot of December birthdays! Winter birthdays are really tricky. I had a roommate for a while who's birthday is Christmas Eve, and my husband's is January 14th. Still close enough to Christmas to be tricky. Maybe you could get a service for your in-laws, like grocery delivery or house cleaning? Happy holidays!ReplyDelete
Sleep. It's such a precious commodity that I have been short on this week as well. I'd like to say it was because I was planning presents but I'm not even that far ahead yet. :/ Good luck, though! When you hit on the RIGHT thing then it's awesome.ReplyDelete
Love the picture with your blogging buddies. Great blog! Love it!ReplyDelete
It was so much fun seeing you again last night! I am excited about all the plans our group of ladies made!ReplyDelete
Busy month for you! I think that's why you couldn't sleep! I could totally relate to your listening now part!!! Haha, days before profession and married life! :)ReplyDelete
Loved our meet up last night!!! See you soon!!!
Dinner with friends sounds so FUN! Hope you had a great time!!ReplyDelete
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Why is it that before a big, potentially life changing event, everything at home seems to get blown into a million pieces. It's a long difficult process to prepare for a long difficult process.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
In a month, I'll be in India.
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Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I mean can Christina Lauren really ever write a bad book?
Is there ever going to be a time they don't create these characters and scenes that are the most perfect combination of sweet and sexy?
Nah…didn't think so either.
I loved how this book seemed to touch on so much more than the sexual relationship of Oliver and Lola. While all their other books always feature the build and realization of amazing relationships, this one -to me- seemed to be the most romantic out of the bunch. Maybe because they started as friend first, maybe because Oliver's feelings were so deep rooted and he wasn't at all scared to share them with the world and most importantly, with Lola. Maybe because their back stories and fears seemed so real. Whatever the case may be, their relationship was so insanely romantic and adorable I think my cheeks were about ready to burst from smiling so much.
I absolutely adored Oliver's understanding, protective nature, and Lola's fierce, determined attitude. And being reacquainted with the rest of the gang, Ansel + Mia and Finn + Harlow, was such a treat for fans of the series.
As always, the story was filled with some INSANELY HOT HOT HOT scenes…*ahem*
…and some of the most ROMANTIC (I know I've said romantic like 4 times but..did I mention Oliver is SO EFFIN ROMANTIC?) lines CL has written.
"I don't think I've ever loved anyone quite like this. In this sort of giddy, obliterating game-changing way. Where I can see myself with her for the rest of my life…"
"Is this what it means to become infatuated with someone? A heart becomes a hybrid, half yours, half theirs. Mine beats like this because it wants out. My chest aches to let his heart in."
SEE??! SEE?! What did I say…SO ROMANTIC!
The only only only thing I would have liked was a longer, more extended ending. It seemed just a tad abrupt to me. (Probably because I just adored these two so much and my greedy little hands just didn't want it to end.)
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Skip to comments.Tropical storm Clovis
Posted on 01/01/2007 4:33:24 AM PST by dakine
Tropical storm Clovis is forecast to strike Madagascar as a tropical cyclone at about 12:00 GMT on 2 January. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 19.3 S, 49.6 E. Clovis is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around 166 km/h (103 mph). Wind gusts in the area may be considerably higher.
Wasn't Clovis one of the Ledbetter boys?
At first glance I thought they were referring to our powerful high school football teams here in Clovis, Ca.
As I'm sure you know, we played a "Clovis bowl" some years back where our Clovis Cougars played your Wildcats and it was just great! I THINK we played a 2 game "home and home" with you guys. I know you won the first game big and I'm not sure about the 2nd? but the Clovis v Clovis aspect was classic. We should do it again. Our Clovis East just went to Midland and played Midland Lee last year in a double overtime thriller (win).
This is the first time in my memory that the major media, along with the weather reporting sources have focused on Pacific tropical storms; the only thing I can think that would cause this is a general embarrassment for not having any disasters to report on the Atlantic disturbances.
Got to keep the Global disaster crisis fired up, I guess.
Did you see Hank's run yesterday?
I would expect Clovis to be sharp, wherever it's pointed.
(If you laughed at that, you're an anthropology or archaeology geek, and it's time to own up to it.)
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Discussion in 'Black Hat SEO' started by Pvlman, Feb 19, 2014.
... and now back to LBing.
In short. PBN's will work for many many years to come. If you don't have one yet, you're not doing SEO right in 2014
So, SEO is not dead,what?
Nope, just a bit comatose.
yay matt! smart guy!
Yeah I think link building will be around for a while.
Good news, but kind of worries me a little bit. Remember how Matt made a video saying google toolbar PR wasn't going to be updating in Q4 2013? ... yeah...
A search engine that relies on anything else but backlinks is probably years away.
No way social signals can replace them as a primary metric, and I don't see how it even becomes important short of Google buying Facebook, Twitter, etc.
I don't think he has this big button labeled PR UPDATE on his desk and he has an omnipotent power over it... I think that was just some communication mishap in the company.
Look to me that Mrs Cutts must have left a red sock in the wash
What? You've never shared an anal warts page on facebook?
I've been rambling about this pretty much forever - there is just no other way to make a search engine work, until AI is perfect, and that's a significant time still.
So, unless G plans to manually build a list, based on the collective opinions of their staff, they're left with using the algo they have, which looks for popular sites to promote in the SERPs.
Damn and all this time I thought that backlinks and SEO was dead. Well I had a good nap so back to work now.
Yes Matt be a good girl and keep the backlink system going. I have to make a living somehow.
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Why Are College Award Letters So Complicated?
By now, you should have received your financial aid award letter. The May 1st deadline is rapidly approaching and the window to make your final decision is steadily closing. You would imagine award letters would be designed to be easy to understand, allowing you to choose the best course of action to suit your situation. However, the reality is that they are often much more complicated than they need to be. What should be a simple matter of addition and subtraction can be bewildering, due to inaccurate or even missing information. If that doesn't give you pause, perhaps it should.
Consider these statistics regarding the information contained (or more tellingly, not contained) in the average award letter:
- About a third of all award letters don't contain all college costs: While schools will calculate expenses for tuition and room and board, that is where their obligation ends. Left out of these estimates are; textbook costs, supplies, health insurance and estimated personal expenses. Not taking these additional expenses into consideration can leave you with an unrealistically low estimate of how much financing you will actually need.
- Many award letters underestimate the actual costs: While perhaps not as bad as leaving them off altogether, undervaluing projected costs can be similarly damaging. Underestimating the cost of textbooks, supplies and other incidentals can lull you into a false sense of security, causing serious problems if what you've set aside comes up short.
- Around half of award letters classify loans, even parent loans, as financial aid: Loans are not financial aid, and they shouldn't be considered as such. Loans fill the gaps (if any exist) in financial aid packages. The distinction between money you are awarded and money you have to pay back with interest is one of colossal importance.
- The majority of award letters do not mention the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC): Your actual college costs should match up to your EFC, with some additional unmet need. The amount of that unmet need is dependent on how much you receive in institutional grants. There is a lot of grant money out there. Be sure to go after as much of it as you can, and be mindful of those deadlines.
Award letters could be so much simpler!
Not only should award letters be easier to understand, it would be fairly simple to make them that way. Divide them into three sections:
- Section one: List all of the components associated with the attendance of college, not just tuition and room and board, but all of the other incidental expenses listed above.
- Section two: From the total calculated in section one, deduct all federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships so the student has a clear picture of what they will need to cover themselves.
- Section three: A clear list of options to cover the remaining balance, including parent and student loans.
Unfortunately the bad news doesn't end with underestimates and missing costs. According to financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz around half of all colleges front load their grant money. Front loading is the practice of offering more financial aid to freshmen and then once they have them on the hook, decreasing the aid in the following years. It's the very definition of a "bait and switch" and Kantrowitz is not afraid to call colleges out on the shady practice.
Another common practice of colleges is the displacement of outside scholarships. This is especially discouraging as students will work hard to qualify for these scholarships to help mitigate the out of pocket costs, only to have their award from the college reduced in order to compensate for it. This effectively nullifies the benefit of pursuing and achieving the scholarship in the first place. While displacement is not uncommon, mileage may vary depending on your school of choice.
Now the big question: Why?
It is certainly no secret that award letters are needlessly complicated. As was laid out above, it wouldn't be very difficult to retool them to present the information in a more plain and straightforward fashion. The questionable practices of front loading and outside scholarship displacements beg the question: How much are they benefiting from the confusion? You would think they would want students to be fully aware of the financial responsibility they were taking on, if for no other reason than to insure that they would get their money.
We should not forget that higher learning institutions are businesses too. Whether it's because overhauling the system currently in place would require more resources than they are willing to spare, or there is a more nefarious reason for maintaining the obfuscating status quo; there should be no doubt that if they thought it was in their best interest to change it, they would. That suggests to me that they like the award letters just the way they are. That is concerning to me, how about you?


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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently released their three-year strategic plan focusing on five priorities: evangelization, family and marriage, human life and dignity, vocations and ongoing formation, and religious freedom.
On Thursday, May 4, the last of these priorities was endorsed when President Trump signed a religious freedom executive order. Many religious leaders hailed President Trump's action as a first step towards protecting religious freedom; however, some stated that the president's order was a disappointment and didn't go far enough.
It is no secret that advocates of religious freedom felt threatened under the Obama administration. The United States bishops spoke out forcefully against a Health and Human Services mandate that would require employers to provide coverage for contraceptives. Many legal battles were fought against the mandate as well. One of the highest profile cases involves the Little Sisters of the Poor who have been ensnarled in a lengthy legal battle to obtain an exemption from the mandate on the grounds of conscience and religious faith.
The United States has always prided itself on being the land of liberty where people are free to worship and to live according to their own religious faith. Religious freedom does not simply mean the freedom to worship as one wants; it also means religious communities should be free to live according to the dictates of their faith in the public square.
While the executive order may not be as sweeping as some would have liked, hopefully President Trump's order, along with the Bishops' Strategic Plan, will continue the momentum of protecting religious liberty in our great nation.


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I'm a 2007 PAGE Screenwriting Semi-Finalist!
Earlier this month, I posted an update on my recent forays into the world of screenwriting competitions (here) with my first and only feature-length screenplay, HOME and AWAY. I'm VERY happy to report that I have another update (which, if you were paying attention, was given away in the title of this post).
HOME and AWAY was selected as a Semi-Finalist (The Top 25!) in the Drama Category of this year's PAGE International Screenwriting Awards.
With more than 3,400 scripts entered, I was fully prepared for another (at best) Quarter-Finalist finish. I received an email this evening, with a link which sent me to the PAGE website, where I had to click on the list of semi-finalists (here). I nervously skipped the Drama category twice before slowly scrolling through the alphabetized (by title) list. Suddenly, there was my baby, tucked neatly between HEROES AND VILLAINS by Daniel Janoff and INNOCENT BORDERS by Peter Phinny & Lee Ann Jacob Gun.
Best of success to these two and all the scripts (and their respective writers) remaining in the competition…including me!


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Do Police Make People Feel Safer?
December 17, 2012 Leave a comment
It depends on whether you're already in a safe place:
Increasing police patrolling is often assumed to be an effective means of enhancing general feelings of safety. This relationship between perceiving police and feelings of safety was tested by having police officers patrol during a field experiment (Study 1) and by manipulating the police presence in pictures of neighborhoods in a laboratory experiment (Study 2). Both studies show that in environments that are generally considered to be safe, feelings of safety are not increased by police presence. Moreover, men feel less safe when police are present compared with when police are absent. The results are discussed in terms of possible underlying mechanisms and implications for police patrolling.


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Wendell Pierce Net Worth
Wendell Pierce made money by Actors niche. For all time, at the moment, 2018 year, Wendell Pierce earned $2 Million. Exact sum is $2060000.
Short biography, height, weight, dates:
Birth date: December 8, 1966
Birth place: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Profession: Actor, Businessperson, Radio personality, Film Producer, Theatrical producer
Education: Juilliard School, Benjamin Franklin High School
Nationality: United States of America
Nominations: Tony Award for Best Play
Wikipedia Source: Wendell Pierce


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This fanny pack actually looks good. I am really impressed with it. It's nice inside and out. I love the details on the bag. The texture is nice leather. I love touching the softness and smooth texture of it. It's stylish and unique. I like the large pockets big enough to put my wallet, phone and passport in. I think it's going to be very useful on my next cruise or park event. I know I hate carrying a regular purse when I need my hands free. This will give me that option. So I can bring my things I need and have the freedom of my hands. The belt is nice as well it goes around and snaps. Fit is nice. I received at a discount or free for my unbiased review.
- LUXURIOUS FULL-GRAIN LEATHER and white-thread hand stitching deliver a durable and stylish hip bag
- ADJUSTABLE WAIST BELT fits sizes 30" - 40". Wear the bag snugly at the waist or slung low on the hip
- EASY-PULL LEATHER ZIPPERS and durable toggle fastener give quick 1-handed access to each compartment
- LARGE COMPARTMENT holds phone and boarding pass. 2 small 4" x 5" pockets hold keys, credit card and money
- OVERALL DIMENSIONS of the Hybrid Hip Leather Fanny Pack are 10"L x 6.5"H x 1"D


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The low wage revolution
There is more to your pay than your hourly rate. Many people have faced the multi-faceted attack on their living standards via:
-stagnant wagesIn other words, most financial decisions have been shifted onto an already poorer nation. In many cases profits have been on the rise in Wall Street because of stagnant wages and the deep cutting of benefits. The US now has a large portion of its labor force in low wage jobs. This is problematic when the cost of housing, healthcare, cars, energy, and college all seem to be rising at breathtaking speed.
-rising healthcare costs shifted to workers
-the destruction of pensions
In terms of "growth" we have done a fantastic job of Chipotle-ization of our economy. Close to 40 million Americans now work in the low wage part-time economy where wages fluctuate and benefits are virtually non-existent. How many bartenders, waiters, bellhops, maids, shoe repair workers, and retail clerks are putting money away for retirement? No big deal you might say. But what happens as the passage of time throws these folks into retirement? An inverted pyramid can only hold so much weight at the top with a tiny bottom.
91.2 million workers in the US make $35,000 a year or less (this represents 58.5 percent of our entire workforce). And then you wonder why people have a tough time paying for a home costing $200,000, a car at $35,000, and a college education that can cost you $20,000 to $25,000 per year even at state schools when housing is factored in. If you look at the above chart, there doesn't seem to be any counter-trend stopping this low wage tsunami.
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SUPER simple page here-I know I say that a lot-I guess when u look at them from my view after they are done they all seem that way-hehe.. BUT this page didnt take me long at all.. Probably the longest part of this was cutting the letters out on my cricket and then gluing them all back together.. lol My COSI letters look exactly like the sign outside the place-i love my letters-i used the mikey mouse font cartridge for this and my #'s.. I did my journaling with my white pin again on the outside of the paper.. I had to add me some jewels...
This was a fun trip that the 3rd-7th graders at school made back in March of this year to COSI in Columbus Ohio.. If U live close and havent been there-u should go-SOON!! hehe
SO if U need a fun-bright-fast page-try this one out!!!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
COSI Fun
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Baseball, Bonds and Biceps
It is opening day for Major League Baseball! The sun is shining, hotdogs are on the grill to give us our first taste of that ballpark flavor, and Barry Bonds is in court. Bonds is on trial for perjury, obstruction of justice, and is accused of lying when he told a federal grand jury that he did not knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs. The prosecution, which should be completed early next week, has three remaining witnesses. The defense will then be given the opportunity to present their side. Regardless of when and how the trial ends, Bonds will most likely never recover from this. His arrogant and lackadaisical attitude toward the justice system has done nothing to improve his already diminished public image. For Bonds, all this could have been avoided very easily by publishing a book. It's the perfect way to take the lowest "high road" possible. Admitting to what he did through an author who has the ability to articulate and skew his words in a tell-all story about how he really was a victim of an ongoing trend or just a small piece of a bigger puzzle (coughJoseCansecocough). But don't worry Barry, you still have a chance to beat this. Just "misremember" (coughRogerClemenscough) and become the hitting coach of your old team (coughMarkMcGwirecough). Excuse me, I have a tickle in my throat.
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So apparently I haven't blogged in almost a year.
9 Months I think it is. WoW.
Yeah I have no excuse really, I think I actually started a different blog with intentions of actually keeping that one up but I ended up abandoning both of them.
I would really like to start blogging again as I did really used to enjoy it.
Right, I'm going to start this up again.
I have a few ideas of stuff that I will post.
Obviously the usual OOTD's and purchases, but I'm starting up a Jewellery site so this could be potentially a great space to get my ideas and creations online, all in one accessible space.
Also, I would like to make topic posts about LGBT stufffff, specifically relating to Lesbians, for obvious reasons, but I would also like to touch on Feminism maybe.
As of tomorrow I will have an interesting post up.
Maybe even tonight. WHO KNOWS.
Thanks for reading!
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Welcome to the Shaw Family "mishigas" - craziness in Yiddish. Two little princesses keep us busy and entertained, here is a taste of their adventures.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Nina's first manicure
When the ultrasound technician said "it's a girl" during my first pregnancy I immediately thought two things, I can't wait to take her to ballet class and for her first manicure. Today one of those dreams came true! Nina loved the nail salon and enjoyed chatting with lots of people. She chose a sparkly purple color and sat very still when they painted her nails. We had a wonderful time...now onto ballet!
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Holiday firsts
Happy New Year to all of our friends and family! We had a very busy holiday season full of lots of special memories. Jilly and I are real buddies lately and we thoroughly enjoyed all of our new fun together. Hanukkah started early this year and we had a party at my school that Daddy and Jilly came to (Mama was doing her "doula work" as I like to say.) A few days later we had a party at our house with my best friend Miya and her sister Ava. We ate a lot of latkes and opened presents, it was great. We also went to a gingerbread house decorating event where I ate all the candy that was supposed to go on my house. Jilly thought that was a good idea and did the same. Mama and Daddy introduced me to carousels and that is my new favorite! We rode a holiday one downtown and now I'm obsessed. The same day we checked out the "Teddy Bear Suite" at the Fairmont Hotel downtown and had lunch. It was a very special downtown day and we decided to make it a yearly tradition. The following weekend we went to cut down our Christmas tree and I loved the train ride through the trees as well as my tree cookie. Christmas was super fun b/c my Mimi, Granny, Grandpa Frank and Auntie Kerry came to visit us from CA! We had a wonderful week together playing, laughing and listening to me talk. Jilly was the friendliest she's been with everyone and Granny was very happy she got to hold her so much. Santa came and Jilly and I got SO many presents, we are very lucky. We also went to our first movie on Christmas Day and up to a ski resort to play in the snow. Jilly and I liked when Auntie pulled us in the sled but we got cold and cranky soon after. Mama has something to say to finish up: This holiday season was extremely special for us and I hope the photos help to capture some of it. We were especially touched by the generosity and love of friends and family this year and are feeling very grateful for all that we have. Here's to an even better 2013 with a lot more happy times! Love to you all.
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