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Spring break 2009
We set off for our grandest family adventure yet, we drove from Florida to West Virginia and then from there onto the DC area. I am currently writing all about it as we head home from a wonderful week full of family, friends and new faces and places. We left early (5 am) on Saturday, April 4th with Matt's parents in tow and headed for West Virginia where grandparents awaited us. We were so excited to be going to see Matt's grandparents and introduce them to their great-grandchildren for the first time. The van was loaded, the cooler was packed with sandwiches and treats, we had travel scrabble, good music and the anticipation of all that was to come ahead of us- we were ready!
Matt had worked until 3:00 am and had gotten home just in time to shower, have a bowl of cereal, help me lift sleepy children from their bed to their carseats and then crashed for the first leg of our trip. We thought for sure Piper and Dax would fall fast asleep as soon as we started moving, but they were like two kids on Christmas morning and were way too excited to close their eyes and risk missing anything. It wasn't too long though before they realized that there would be nothing fun to see for quite a while and they closed their eyes for a few hours. Grandad at the wheel we were a quiet van full of Mitchell's and we didn't awake until the Waffle House near Jacksonville. Matt opted to sleep while we ate inside the greasy shoebox and filled ourselves full of eggs, bacon and of course waffles.
The kids had their own table at Waffle House. Dax looks thrilled, hu?
Back on the road and before too long we were entering the state of Georgia! I was determined to get a picture of each state sign as we passed the state line. I was pleased with how well the first picture was accomplished and even more excited that we were out of Florida! By this time Matt was awake for the most part and decided to join Kelly and me in a game of travel scrabble. We didn't get too far before we stopped for a potty break and Matt decided to give Dad a break behind the wheel. Kelly and I sat in the back and chatted with the kids and handed out sandwiches, fudge rounds and water as needed. We hit bad traffic once we were in the Carolina's and it didn't ease up much until we crossed into Virginia. The major highlight while sitting in the slow moving traffic was seeing the Appalachian Mountains. Our kids have never left the state of Florida (well Piper did when she was 4 months old, but I think she would be hard pressed to tell you anything about California) and our state is boring and very FLAT! Their expression when seeing the mountains for the first time was priceless, even though the picture quality isn't great I am so glad I snapped this picture!
WOW! Don't be alarmed by the Stitch alien in the picture. He is as sweet and cuddly as they come.
The traffic was brutal as it seemed half of the east coast also thought this would be the perfect day to travel. We literally went 5 miles in about two hours while in North Carolina and while the state is beautiful it is horrible when it comes to coordinating road construction! The slowest 5 miles of our life were the result of taking the interstate from 2 lanes to 1 for no other reason to just put some cones in the right lane. Good timing! We were so happy to cross into Virginia and know that we were only a state away from Mullins Drive. The ride through Virginia was beautiful and with Scott behind the wheel Matt was able to take some picture from the passenger seat and we all ohhed and ahhed over the rolling hills and beautiful countryside that Virginia had to offer us. We also noticed how cold the air outside had changed and spent most of the time covered in our blankets. The kids were so excited when we passed through our second tunnel and when we came out we found our final state sign of the day! Welcome to West Virginia, indeed! We were driving up in the mountains and the road curved this way and then that way, but Dad seemed like he had never left his home state and took the turns with ease. I, on the other hand, was on the edge of my seat the entire time! We had hoped to be at Great-Grandma and Great-Grandad's by around 7:00, but the traffic we hit changed that and we found ourselves pulling into Dad's childhood home at 10:00 p.m. We all piled out of the van grateful to know that we would not have to get back in after a quick potty break and and headed up the stairs to the front door.
Great-Grandma met us at the door and we were so happy to see her and I think it is safe to say she was pretty happy as well. We introduced the kids and I watched as Matt took his Grandma into his arms and gave her a gentle hug and then headed down the hallway to see his Grandad. The kids followed behind and gave their great-Grandad soft hugs as to not overwhelm his 91 year old body. His eyes were lit up with a joy that I probably can't understand but hope to one day know when I take my own great-grandchildren in my arms.
We unloaded the van and got the kids settled and into their sleeping bags and they were sound asleep before too long. The rest of us headed into the kitchen to heat some of Great-Grandma's homemade vegetable beef soup. YUM! I have never tasted a soup so delicious before and made sure to have several more bowls before leaving on Monday. We ate until we were full and then the weariness of traveling for 17 long hours set in and we all headed to bed. The day had been long, but good memories were made and we were looking forward to the week ahead. As my head hit the pillow I thanked Heavenly Father again for a safe journey and to be safely tucked into a warm bed on the side of a mountain in Charleston, West Virginia.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Spring Break 2009- Chapter 1
Spring break 2009
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3 comments:
- Anonymous said...
I was so proud of Dax and Piper on the journey up to West Virginia. 17 hours of travel is way too much to expect from anyone but they were wonderful. Oh, their parents did well too. Love you all - Kel
- April 11, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Aaron Shaw said...
Glad your still alive and kicking I was starting to worry when you hadn't blogged in a couple of weeks! Glad you guys had fun.
- April 12, 2009 at 8:06 PM
- Trevor, Caci, and Jace said...
Wow! I bet Dax and Piper were SOOO excited for such a big vacation! And that is especially great that they got to meet their grandparents! Can't wait for the upcoming posts!
- April 14, 2009 at 10:15 PM


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Monday, January 02, 2017
Reviewing the Mail: Week of 12/31
But one good way to avoid events and tumults is by sitting in a room quietly reading -- I recommend it highly as a way to keep the world at bay. And I happen to get books in the mail pretty regularly, which I write about every Monday in hopes they will spark someone's interest.
This week was quiet, most likely because it was the end of the year and the aftermath of the biggest holiday in the Western world. But I still did get one book, which you might be interested to know about.
That book is Recluce Tales, a collection of short fiction by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. set in his most popular and long-running fantasy world. (It's called "Recluce," for those of you who need a slightly larger cluestick.) There are four reprints and seventeen new stories, so even the most fanatic Modesitt fans will find it's almost entirely new stuff. This Tor hardcover is available officially on January 3rd (tomorrow), but you might be able to shake a copy free today if you try hard.
(I'll also note there was an interesting interview with Modesitt -- conducted by his publisher, Tom Doherty, one of the Not-At-All-Secret Masters of SF -- from 2012 that Tor.com brought back just before Christmas. Definitely worth a read for his fans, people interested in the inner workings of publishing, nosy parkers, and anyone looking for something to fill some time until the next bowl game.)
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Then we went to my aunt's place across town for another meal. We ended the day at Grandma's where we ate and played some more.
Playing "Minute to Win It" (Has to keep the the eggs on the box and spin around 5 times)
Cooper opens his first present! ;-)
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 23, 2011
Chris' mini un-official high school reunion
Before / After
Shop til you drop
Student gift
My student's mom S makes the most beautiful Christmas cookies. The gift wrap is nice too.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
All wrapped up
<p>I started and finished wrapping ALL the Christmas gifts last night. I don't remember it ever taking so long in the past. I think I started at 1 am and finished around 3:30 am. Christmas is Sunday for the Painters! Pictured: the end result and my husband (I think it really captures EXACTLY how much he contributed.)
Children's service
I was happy that we could attend children's service Sunday morning. I was a little disappointed that the kids did not sing, but it was cute nonetheless. I mean who can't help but smile watching confused small children looking upon the adults for guidance in the next dance move or help but laugh at the occasional collision of directionally challenged youngsters?
Drive home
The evening after the funeral, we has a nice meal with the family and played cards. And, despite going to bed late and 5-ish hours of sleep the night before, I sprang out of bed at 7 am. I got to have breakfast with Pop and some of the family. He seemed much better than the day before.
While we rode down with M&S, we came back with Rose and Jim. We left for Charleston at 9. We took a two hour pit stop in Tennessee where we stopped to see Opry Land. I had never been there before. It was really impressive with oversized decorations.
We got back to Charleston at 7:30 pm and got home around 9. (We had to stop for groceries.) I got to talk with my brother who was dog-sitting briefly before bed.


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Since the bike was back in Fort Worth awaiting new wheels, today was a day for all sorts of treats. My sister regularly attends a yoga class on Wednesday mornings, and so I was able to accompany her. Jan gave us a great workout! And then, a real treat - a massage that Becky had arranged for me. Yes, I know I had one not even a week ago. But who can resist a massage? And Elvira has a magic touch. Sigh.
|Elvira worked her magic on my muscles
Becky and her husband Jim live on a lake, and so we also had a chance to go play on the lake. Now, I will ride the bike with Roger anywhere - and I have - but I didn't choose to go tandem with him on the SeaDoo! Instead, I chose to ride with Becky, who took us around the lake and up the creek for a great look at some of the wild life there. Since I am a bird watcher, it was a particular treat to be able to see some egrets and kingfishers over the water as we cruised along. We also got a good view of an osprey over the lake.
|Roger considers his next ride
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|Walnut Creek off Eagle Mountain Lake
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And then there was dinner - more home-cooking and a chance to visit with my niece and nephew and his girlfriend. We had some great goodies from our cousins in Croatia, who had sent Becky and Jim home with a suitcase full of their home made brandies, meats and jams.
|Croatian appetizers and cordials
|Jim, Paula, me, Becky and Rachel with a toast - Hvala!
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So, that's what I did on my day off - ate, drank, played, rested, and enjoyed my family. All is well.
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Styling: Jaclyn Bethany
Hair & make-up: Suzan Abdul
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Oh I've been such a bad blogger lately. My darling's first birthday is just a couple of months away yet this is the first time I've blogged about her. She's the best kitty ever. Not only does she sit like a chipmunk and fetch things like a dog; she also thinks random plastic pieces are the best toys ever (it's not that I'm cheap, she has rejected almost all actual cat toys she's ever gotten).
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More info here: http://fotografiska.eu/Museet/Young-Corner
More info here: http://fotografiska.eu/Museet/Young-Corner
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Hair & make-up: Hannah Birgersson
Styling: Madelen Möllard
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A lady in my Robyn Carr bookgroup wrote this list and was nice enough to share, so I thought I'd post it in here for safekeeping. That's the thing with series, sometimes it's hard to keep track of who's who. Looking back through my entries I made a list for Grace Valley (Robyn Carr) and Lakeshore Series (Susan Wiggs) but surprisingly enough I never made one for Virgin River. Again, I didn't write this, so I can't take any credit for it. I'm just putting it in here so I'll be able to find it when I need to.
Melinda (Mel) Monroe – nurse practitioner, widow (Mark, dec.) Worked with Doc Mullins. She is formerly from CA.
Jack Sheridan – owns Jack's Bar – former marine
Children: Davy and Emma
John (Preacher) Middleton – cook in Jack's Bar – former marine
Paige – ran away from ex Wes
Children: Christopher and Dana
Budd – her brother; bossy
Vanessa (Vanni) Rutledge – husband Matt killed in Bagdad
Paul Haggerty – Matt's best friend
Children: Little Matt and Hannah (adopted from Paul's friend Teri; dec.)
Walt Booth – Vanni's dad; retired general; dates Muriel St. Claire; actress
Tommy – Vanni's brother
North, Stan and Mitch – Paul's brothers
Nikki Jorgensen – Vanni's best friend
Carol and Lance – Matt's parents. Cold people. Tried to fix Vanni up with
Marianne and Stan – Paul's parents.
Mike Venezula – former marine, former LAPD, now police officer for Virgin
Brie Sheridan – 30 yrs old. Jack's sister. County DA, ex: Brad cheated on her with her best friend, Christine who is married to Glenn
Children: Ness
Luke Riordan – 36 yrs old. Retired from army; fixed up house and cabins that he recently purchased.
Shelby – Walt's niece. Took care of mom for 25 years until she died.
Children: Brett Lucas
Luke's brothers: Colin, Aiden, Sean and Patrick
Cameron – doctor
Abby – Nikki and Vanni's friend. Her ex Ross is a rock star and left her right after the marriage.
Children: Julia and Justin (twins)
Joe Benson – designs houses for Haggerty Construction. He is Paul's friend from Marine Corps.
Nikki Jorgensen – Vanni's best friend.
Children: none so far.
Aiden Riordan – Luke's brother. Navy med school.
Erin Foley – lawyer
Children: none so far.
Marcie – Erin's sister.
Dewey – their brother
Marcie Foley; widow of Bobby (dec.)
Ian Bucannan
Children: Heath
Joey – Mel Sheridan's sister
Bill – her husband
They live in Colorado
Hope McCrea -- elderly lady; deals in real estate; knows everything and
Doc Mullins – worked with Mel Sheridan at clinic. He died (Temptation Ridge); left clinic and his money to Mel.
Sam – Jack Sheridan's father. Lives in Sacramento
His children:
Jack Sheridan – owns Jack's Bar; married to Mel.
Jeanne – 43 yrs. CPA; married to a developer.
Donna – 45 yrs. College professor; married to a professor.
Mary – 37 yrs. Commercial airline pilot. Married to a real estate broker.
Ricky – joined Marines. (later called Rick).
Lydie Sudder – his grandma.
Liz – Ricky's girlfriend. Was pregnant with his child (stillborn)
Rick lost a leg. Now goes to college. Will work with Paul and Dan Brady will be his supervisor.
Connie and Ron – own corner store.
Liz – Connie's niece.
Connie had bypass surgery.
Joy and Bruce – Connie's friend
Carrie and Fish Bristol
Doug and Sue Carpenter
Charmaine – waitress in Clear River. Divorced; mother of two.
Harv – lineman for phone company.
Buck Anderson – sheep rancher
Lily – had baby Chloe; left her at Mel's for Mel to take care of her. Lily died of breast cancer.
Jo and Nick Fitch – rented rooms to Ellie Baldwin – former stripper.
Jo cannot conceived; got close to Ellie's children.
Darryl and Polly Fishburn – Mel delivered Polly's baby
Nick and Jo Ellen
June and Jim Hudson (Grace Valley)
June – doctor
Jim – retired law enforcement.
Children: Jamie
June and Jim Hudson's friends from Grace Valley:
John and Sue Stone (Grace Valley)
Sue – nurse; is June's friend
Children: Sydney – 7 yrs
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Anne and Jeremy Givens
Juliana and Mike Dickson
Tommy Rutledge – Vanni's younger brother. 18 yrs old. Going to basic
Training then to West Point for four years.
Brenda – his girlfriend
Dan Brady (Shady Brady) – worked in construction at 18. Marines at 25. Works for Paul Haggerty. Saved Jack from fire. Has artificial leg, which he showed Rick. Dates Cheryl
Noah Kincaid – minister
Ellie Baldwin – former stripper. Worked for Noah and fell in love. Rents rooms from Jo and Nick Fitch.
Children: Danielle – 8 yrs. Trevor – 4 yrs.
Maureen Riordan – mother to the Riordan boys: Luke, Colin, Aiden, Sean and Patrick.
George – teacher; loves Maureen
Maureen sold condo and will travel with George in his RV.
Drew Foley – brother of Marcie and Erin; med school resident at UCLA.
Sunny Archer – photographer; visiting her Uncle Nate in Virgin River
Clay Tahoma – new to Virgin River. Originally from Flagstaff and the Navajo nation. Lately from LA, CA. Works for Nate Jensen.
Isabel – Clay's ex
Gabe – Clay's son
Ursula – Clay's sister
Tom Toopeek – Ursula's husband. Police Chief in Grace Valley. They have five children.
Lilly Yazhi – Hope Indian. Works in her grandfather Yaz's fed store. She delivers feed.
Dane – Lilly's good friend
Jillian and Kelly Matlock – rents one of Luke's cabins for their vacation, along with their friends Penny and Jackie.
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Penny – works in Public Relations
Jackie – political analyst
Jillian (Jill) – Vice President in a software company
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A blog about quilting, stitching and all the troubles of a working mother.
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Friday Night With Friends
9 comments:
- Maria said...
The swap blocks look great put together.....
- Saturday, February 02, 2013 3:48:00 pm
- Celia Gibson said...
They look fantastic. Are you doing some more?
- Saturday, February 02, 2013 7:29:00 pm
- Quilting Chemist (Danette) said...
Teresa your blocks look wonderful put together, such pretty colors.
- Saturday, February 02, 2013 9:20:00 pm
- Cheryll said...
It looks great Teresa. I love the fact that one of my blocks is there too! Think of me when you use it! :)
- Saturday, February 02, 2013 9:44:00 pm
- Sue B said...
Hi Teresa, its lovely and I can see two of mine. Are you happy for me to share this pic on the group blog and facebook page?
Hugs, Suex
- Sunday, February 03, 2013 3:14:00 am
- Charlie and Wendy said...
Looks beautiful Teresa, a great nights work!! Hugs Wendy
- Sunday, February 03, 2013 4:08:00 am
- Michelle Ridgway said...
Well done. It looks wonderful. So nice to have a quilt made by friends.
- Sunday, February 03, 2013 6:03:00 am
- Deb R said...
Wow your blocks are great!!! thanks for joining me on Friday night for FnWf :)
- Sunday, February 03, 2013 6:05:00 am
- Lyndell H said...
Teresa, the blocks look lovely together, I can see two of mine there. Makes me think about putting mine all together, instead of leaving them in the cupboard. Thanks for the inspiration.
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You should look around you, too. Can you see someone in your social circle that is a good graphic designer? Somebody that could be interested in designing something for you?
These people are often the ones that you trust the most, so maybe it's worth giving it a try?
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Cutting To The Chase....TRUTH Wins!
In my life today....very few things are more important then TRUTH and The Truth. Getting honest with myself after years of denial, misinformation and out right lying was the critical piece to my eventual recovery from Alcoholism/Addiction. It was not an easy nor pleasant process....there were parts of me that were not very nice or likable looking back on it.
The reason I mention this now is that admitting my mistakes and Identifying areas where I have gotten off the right track are just as important to the quality of my life today as it was in those delicate, chaotic early days of my recovery.
Most readers know that I have been dealing with a serious, life and LIMB threatening illness that is now going on it's second full year in duration. Every aspect of my life: Physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual has been catastrophically impacted way beyond the point of ever totally healing. It has and continues to have scarred me for life.
I know some of these posts here on SSS are not always pleasant but I must remind the Reader that the original and still current rational and reason this blog exists is to promote my own personal healing by providing an outlet for the daily TRUTH of my day to day life to be revealed then shared on these very private and personal pages.
I have written frequently about being pushed to the limit by this ordeal to the point where I will admit that not living anymore had started to sound better at times then the alternative. In this instance there was no real risk that I would actually carry out this plan but My Soul was aching to the core and I could do nothing to stop it.
I began to doubt God then actually accepted the fact that this was his will for me:To hurt and punishing me to the bitter end.
In addition to feeling abandoned or worse...HATED by God, I started to resent my friends and some family members who in my distorted illness influenced way of thinking were coasting through life, traveling, spending money and other then dealing with a sick kid/grand-kid or occasional death of a friend/family member have known no real adversity or pain. While I was financially wiped out (nearly $100,000 worth of OUT OF POCKET medical bills) they ride their motorcycles, go camping, go on cruises and trips out east while I no longer have two nickels to rub together.
They would compound their crime in my mind by suggesting that mere prayer or faith would overcome my malady and pain. It's easy to have faith when you're riding the Gravy-Train every day. Or so I believed....
I fed off the resentment and self-pity...Anger fueling my every thought. This scenario seemed to justify my mistrust and dislike of these Christian HYPOCRITES that i hated and mocked for so long. I was slipping away...heading once again down a tortured path of rage and resentment toward another go at suicide...and who knows...this one may have ended in my death instead of a coma and long-term hospitalization.
And then one of those pesky Hypocrites wrote me a Face-Book message referencing Psalm 18 and how she believed that was relevant to my current ordeal. She continued on about the fact that there was hope and some how through the rage I began to see what was happening to me.
That my Friends is the difference in my life today and my life over 8 years ago...Today I have people in my life who love me enough to step into my world of CHAOS and Madness and directly confront the evil that was devouring me from the inside out.
I cannot begin to express how thankful I am that instead of relying on the old stand by: "Praying" that you see so often on Facebook that she took the risk to wade into the fray and reach and pull me back from the ABYSS. God Bless you M O-S...
Before any one gets upset...I very strongly believe in the power of prayer and appreciate the fact that people all over the world (in my particular case) are praying for me. But like anything else, all of us who believe can get where we don't know what to say to someone and instead of not saying anything at all rely on that old stand by..."Praying" with no other expression of care or concern.
The problem with that is that no matter how heart felt and sincere that promise of prayer may be...seeing it said over and over again devalues and cheapens the notion of it to some of us who have been ill for a long period of time. It starts to seem like a cliche. This lesson most certainly applies to yours truly as as well as I am guilty of this as much as anyone. I can honestly say it has been a cathartic realization for me too.
In closing I admit that I have learned for myself the danger of resentment and self pity. I do not know when or IF this illness is ever going to go away. But whether I believe it or not...God is still there and the key is to cling tightly to the promise of HIS great LOVE and our eventual Salvation.
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You go local in Berkeley, you're gonna eat. I had been curious to see what might happen if you tried to squeeze food out of what looked mostly like bricks and steel girders and shoes in trees.
AG goes on to name-drop all the major local players. And I mean local. Dude, I want my own chicken.


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Jonesboro increases student appeal with new businesses
Published August 29, 2013
The city of Jonesboro is growing with new businesses and hot spots for college students. Some of the new businesses include Starbucks, Jimmy John's and The Urban Owl. Several of these companies are reaching out to make ASU part of their success.
"We're supportive of the Red Wolves," Laura Crabtree, manager of Starbucks, said.
Crabtree said the coffee shop has ASU posters to root for the college and welcomes students to come in and just hang out.
"We have a couple people do their homework regularly," she said.
Starbucks opened this summer and Crabtree said there had been talk about adding a second location.
Jay Park, a manager at Jimmy John's, said their business has seen great support from ASU.
"I will definitely say that our target audience was ASU coming in to this," he said.
Park said Jimmy John's is rather unique with their 13 subs under $5, delivery service that extends to campus and apps to use if a student is ever in class and hungry. The sub shop also sells day-old bread for 50 cents.
"We have a good product and affordable pricing," Park said.
Jimmy John's opened July 16 and is already looking at a second location on Southwest Drive and a third location near the new NEA Baptist hospital. Park explained that Jimmy John's is very successful as a company.
To market more towards ASU and the Jonesboro area, Jimmy John's started a sampling program Tuesday. They cut the sandwiches into thirds and then go hand out the samples. This program will eventually reach out to the ASU campus and include party cups and menus.
Josilen Fearson, a senior accounting major of Little Rock and delivery driver for Jimmy John's, has been with the company since it opened in the summer. She said the business has started picking up now that school is in session.
Fearson also said it is a great opportunity for college students needing a job.
"It's really close to campus, and they're really flexible," she said. She added that the managers are young, and create a fun work environment.
Melissa Burnett and Paula Raffo, co-owners of the The Urban Owl, are putting their focus on what other stores don't have.
The Urban Owl, formerly The Sassy Zebra, opened in June and is now a mixture of consignment and new products. The shop also stocks Greek apparel, monogrammed items, home décor and consigned furniture.
The consignment process is a 50/50 split, and items are priced between 25-50 percent of their regular price. Raffo and Burnett place the items on the floor for 90 days.
"If you need to clean out your closet it's a great way to get some extra money," Raffo said.
The Urban Owl will be participating in Paint the Town Red and will have ASU geared items on display.
"Since we are in Jonesboro we really feel the need to support our university," Raffo added.
The boutique has extended hours once a month from 6-8 p.m. for people who can't come during regular store hours, with a 10 percent off storewide sale. Beginning Sep. 6 the co-owners will be accepting homecoming dresses for consignment. Sellers can price their own dresses and will get 70 percent of the profit.
More information on The Urban Owl can be found at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheUrbanOwl
Student Activities Center to begin construction in 2014
Published November 15, 2012
A new student activities center planned for construction in 2014 will be shared between several different groups across campus, including the football team, cheerleaders, band and intramural sports.
The center was granted $11 million after a $27.7 million bond issue was approved by the A-State Board of Trustees on Sept. 20.
The building will be a 78,000-square-foot, 100 yard indoor football field/space.
It will be constructed where the current soccer field is, and the soccer field will be moved to the inside of the intercollegiate competition track facility.
Russ Hannah, associate vice chancellor for finance, said the bond approved by the board was a student fee revenue bond, which is backed by tuition and fees.
"There's not a specific fee for this particular project," Hannah said, but added the $3 per credit hour facility fee, although not specific to the center, will be put toward the project.
In an email interview, Jeff Hankins, vice president for strategic communications and economic development, said the Student Activities Center is different from the athletic facility that was proposed last year, which would have included a strength and conditioning center and sports medicine center.
"We pursued a different approach after seeing examples at the University of Oregon, the University of Nebraska, the University of Wyoming and Boise State University," Hankins said.
Hankins said the facility will serve not only the Athletics Department, but also intramurals, club sports, the band, dance team, cheerleaders and other student activities.
He said the facility will differ from the Red W.O.L.F. Center with its wide-open indoor space that can accommodate field sports teams and the band, as opposed to a fitness facility with basketball courts and exercise equipment.
"We'll do social events in there as well," Terry Mohajir, athletic director, said.
Mohajir said the building will be a large, open space to do different activities.
"We're one of the only schools in the nation who will be sharing access (with the student body)," he added.
Operating hours for the facility have not been set yet, but Mohajir said certain groups or sports could have it reserved for certain time slots, and students would have access after those reserved times.
Mohajir added the feedback over the project has been fantastic, yet there have been different views from others across campus.
Gary Albright, retired director of intramurals, said he feels the facility will only be available for the football team.
"They supposedly had the money to build it when Malzahn (was here)," Albright said.
Albright said he didn't know what the center would be used for during the rest of the day, and he added he supports the student body, whose fees will go toward the building.
"You don't have an option to say, 'I don't want to pay for this,'" he said.
Justin Bowman, a junior agricultural business major of Gosnell, said he has mixed feelings about the new student activities center.
"It may be resourceful for most students, (but) to others it may just be an added cost in tuition," Bowman said.
"If the students want to get behind something they don't think is correct, they need to send their concerns to the administration," Albright said.
Holiday breaks not included in residence fee
Published November 15, 2012
Thanksgiving break is almost here, meaning most students are packing up to head home. Those who can't make it home for the holidays have to pay a $75 fee-even if they don't stay the full week.
Patrick Dixon, director of Residence Life, said the fee is actually put in place to keep room and board prices fair among students.
"When we charge students upfront for their rent that fee is not in there," he said.
Dixon explained that since not every student stays on campus over holiday breaks, Residence Life takes that $75 fee out of room and board and only charges those students that do stay.
The standard rate for a double occupancy room in Kays, University and Arkansas halls is $1,850 per semester. This breaks down to $119 per week. Single occupancy rooms in these dorms have a rate of $2,200 per semester, or $141 per week.
Collegiate Park, Red Wolf Den and NorthPark Quads Building One residents already have the fee incorporated into their rent, but other dorms charge students to stay for the week. Those caught in their rooms without being cleared by Residence Life will be charged and referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
"It's difficult to justify charging everybody when only about 10 percent of students are staying," Dixon said.
Sophomore William Kazyak, a musical performance major of Manila, is staying on campus during Thanksgiving break. He said paying the fee isn't a big deal to him.
"I'm on a full ride so I use some of my refund check," he said.
On the other hand, he said he understood how the $75 could affect others who don't have refund checks.
Kazyak prefers to stay on campus to spend time catching up and on work and getting ahead in his classes.
Sophia Huang, a sophomore animal science major of China, had to stay on campus during spring break this year.
"It's expensive," Huang said when describing how she already had to pay to live in NorthPark Quads.
Huang struggled to find a place to stay. She said that she had friends she could have roomed with, but their homes were filled with other international students that didn't have host families.
"If someone doesn't have friends to stay with they have to stay in NorthPark Quads," she added.
According to the University of Arkansas Little Rock website, UALR also has a fee, but one cheaper than at ASU. For students living in two dorms (East and West Halls) the cost is $68 to remain on campus. However, UALR gives residents a chance to work the reception desk in the dorm to pay off the fee.
Like ASU, UALR also has two residence halls that already have the fee included in their rent.
University of Arkansas has four residence halls that stay open and are free to students.
ASU students remaining on campus for Thanksgiving will have access to the food court Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for breakfast and lunch. The campus store will be closed the entirety of the break.
Students can contact Residence Life at 972-2042 with any questions regarding housing procedures.
Debate team takes on Kentucky
Published October 4, 2012
It takes motivation and passion to be a member of debate team, and that is exactly what Chris Harper, director of the debate team, has found in his group of students this year.
"We have one of the best teams I've ever coached," Harper said.
He has been the director of the team since 2002 and got his start with debate while attending ASU.
Harper was planning to go to law school but said he "didn't want a real job." He realized with debate he could still reach his goals.
He is positive about where his team is going this year. The group recently returned from Bowling Green, Ky. and came away with several team and individual awards. As a team ASU won first place team sweepstakes.
J.J. Thompson won first place parliamentary speaker and second place speaker in the varsity Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate. Clint Simpson and Benton Bajorek won second and third place parliamentary speaker, respectively. Bajorek also placed first in the novice LD debate. Ken Corbit and Micah Christensen placed second in the parliamentary debate, and Simpson and Bajorek were semi-finalists in the parliamentary debate.
LD debates are one-on-one and students are given the topic ahead of time to prepare throughout the year. International Public Debate Association (IPDA) and National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA) debates include new topics every round, and participants are given 15 minutes to construct an argument.
Harper looks for specific qualities in his debaters.
"If you want to be a great debater, one of the first things you have to have is self confidence," he said.
He added that someone must be able to invoke trust with debate judges, and that the best debaters he knows are truth-seekers.
When it comes to his team specifically, Harper said he had a talented, motivated, and passionate group.
"I am working with one of the brightest groups of students," he said.
Cody Anderson, a freshman chemistry major of Allerton, Iowa, is new to debating.
"I just started," he said. "I got recruited into it and just went with it."
Lack of experience with debate has not discouraged Anderson, however he competed for the first time in Bowling Green and almost made it to the semi-finals.
Sam Grooms, a sophomore political science major of Springdale, has a bit more involvement with debate team.
Grooms debated throughout high school but is a first-year member of the team at ASU. This year she will be competing in parliamentary and IPDA.
She said that the best thing about debating is "being able to argue without people getting offended."
"Because there's a time limit, when you walk out of the room you're friends with that person again," she said.
Grooms said that her favorite topic she has debated over was legalizing prostitution, in which she had to construct an argument for legalization.
Grooms plans to attend law school and said that debate team is preparing her for that.
"It's great training ground for things like law," Harper said.
Harper said he allows new members to join the debate team throughout the year, even if they have no experience.
To learn more about debating visit http://flynn.debating.net/colmmain_tut.htm. For those interested in joining ASU's debate team, contact Harper at email@example.com.
Parking still causes problems
Published September 24, 2012
ASU's 2012 Master Plan proposes future additions for parking, including new garages and surface lots on the outer edges of campus.
One garage would be placed behind the Carl R. Reng Student Union in place of the International Student Center. The plan proposes different services to be added to the garage such as a parking office and other ground floor uses.
A new lot near the Armory has also been proposed. This addition would bring about the demolition of the Faculty and Academic Circle housing.
According to the plan, ASU wants to "increase walkability of campus and decrease unnecessary automobile trips."
Al Stoverink was unavailable for further information on the proposed plans, but David Handwork, director of planning, design and construction, said in an email that these ideas are not definite yet.
Other than these future plans, several changes in parking have occurred since the beginning of the semester.
Lot N-5E in NorthPark Quads (NPQ) has undergone such modifications. These spaces were previously designated for students, but Vera Forrest, customer service manager of Parking Services, said that last week these spots were given back to visitors.
The initial transition to student parking came about because of a shortage of resident parking.
"After surveying NPQ and Red Wolf Den parking lots this year, the lot was reassigned back to visitor parking," Forrest said.
By switching these spots, 25 residence spots were lost to visitors.
Michael Smith, a sophomore graphic design major of Little Rock, said the change to visitor parking hasn't affected him very much except at night. He said that it is during those hours that he has trouble finding a place to park while the visitor spots remain almost empty.
Students who actually live in building five next to the visitor lot have been hit hardest by the change.
Shawn Moore, a sophomore chemistry major of Paragould, said he now has to park far away from his building.
"It's mainly just been really inconvenient," he said. He added that it is now harder to get out of the parking lot with only one exit open.
Moore has noticed that the visitor lot isn't used very much.
"It's always empty, except on Fridays and Saturdays when it's game night," he said.
Other building five residents have also voiced concerns about having to park far away, especially at night.
The lot in NPQ is not the only one to be reassigned. At the beginning of the semester Caraway Road between Collegiate Park and NPQ was designated for residents of Red Wolf Den and NPQ. These spots are now for commuters.
Forrest said it was determined that enough parking was available for residents that the parking spots could be given to commuters. Parking in the Armory has also been offered to those living off campus.
Despite an addition to commuter spots, students still feel like parking isn't sufficient enough.
John Yerger, a graduate student in music of Jonesboro, said that contract parking should be removed to allow everybody to have a chance at spots close to their classes.
"If we do have contract parking, it should be for those students taking classes in that building," Yerger said.
Yerger gave examples of how art and music students have equipment they have to carry long distances when they can't find a close parking spot.
Yerger has to park in the parking deck and has raised the issue of parking permits costing $50 in addition to paying the parking deck fee.
Patricia Purvis, a graduate student in math of Cave City, also has problems with parking. She said there isn't enough parking and when it is available, it is too far from her classes.
Changes in parking are common at the beginning of fall semesters, Forrest said. During the first few weeks of school UPD and Parking Services survey the parking needs of the campus and adjust parking accordingly.
Students can find a list of current changes in the Student Affairs section of the ASU Daily Digest.


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A DCOM about a boy who falls in love with cooking. It was definitely not a story I heard before and I ended up liking most of the movie.
Really, I was just annoyed with the dad. Everyone knows kids can be lame and tease each other for every little thing but the dad in this movie really bothered me when he wouldn't let his kid pursue his interests and made him feel so bad about it that he agreed to continue playing baseball for him. I am happy to say he does change his tune by the end.
Now to make my husband watch some Food Network shows until he falls in love with cooking, too... .


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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Our biggest adventure of late was buying a baby seat for my old bike. We're hittin' the streets in style (and causing traffic jams in our parking lot).
I'm pretty sure Maggie loves it. And I do too. We went on our first big ride, yesterday, all the way to Nana and Pop Pops house. Truth be told, this is only a mile or two but it still felt like an adventure. The front-mount seat is great; perfect for interacting with her and chipping in when the helmet slips into her eyes.
Looking forward to many many bike rides.
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AWESOME! how fun!!ReplyDelete
Happy Mother's day to you!
ps. what's your email these days? I tried your old one and it bounced back.
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Weather Guarantee Raises $2,200 For The Peacekeepers
Storm Team 20 is proud to partner with Green Family Stores to bring you our special weather guarantee.
If we correctly predict the next day's high temperature within three degrees, a local charity wins $100 each day.
In June, our charty was the group called "The Peacekeepers".
They received $2,200 thanks to our accurate forecasts.
The Illinois Military Family Relief Fund was created in 2003 to help all Illinois service members and their families.
"It was created to help defray a lot of the costs that families of service members incur when the service members deploy." said Kimberly Broome, Manager of the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. "It helps with housing, food, utilities, medical expenses. So we've been able to help a lot of families."
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So is it all over and Punk marries A.J Lee and rides off into retirement watching MMA, Blackhawks and Cubs for the rest of his days? I find that hard to believe personally that we have seen the last of CM Punk. He did say and I remember it clearly at one of the many comic-con appearances he has done over the years that he would be gone a lot sooner than people think.
Still for someone like Punk who definitely has an ego I can't see this being his last moment in wrestling just being part of a Royal Rumble that he ultimately didn't win. Wrestling retirements are often more attempts at getting another big pay day at some point down the line or part of a storyline. This is obviously not a storyline of any kind so one can assume the first to be most likely.
Contract wise Punk is set to have his deal end in July right around the time of Money in the Bank. After that he would be at least in his mind free and clear from any obligation to the WWE. That might not be true if the WWE were to challenge him on it. What the big point in a battle over if he truly lived up to his contract would be his health status. If he could successfully prove he was unable to perform than in all likelihood the WWE would have a hard time holding him back legally.
What seems likely is this is a play by Punk to have some leverage in striking a new deal with WWE. Punk often made comments of being jealous of returning former superstars having these great short term deals and only having to work limited amounts of dates. The best of those deals is currently held by one Brock Lesnar. If Punk could get a deal like that and figure out a way to get some money based on WWE Network instead of PPV which the WWE is phasing out that would be something appealing to him.
A.J Lee has also been away from the company as the real life couple plan to get married some time within the next month. Her status is a bit of a mystery too. Some making claims that she is an expecting mother as well as a soon to be bride.
I highly doubt we have seen the last of Punk in a wrestling ring. It is not that I am being a fan and thinking only of myself. If Punk truly has called it a day than I am truly happy for him. I just have a hard time buying that a guy who has been so driven to be considered the best ever in professional wrestling is content with the ending his wrestling story at this point. I am not saying Punk wants a parade or some ceremony to honor his career. He isn't that type of guy. He is more the type of guy that wants to go out on a high wrestling a match that shows his true greatness and makes you understand that if he wanted to he could keep going.
If it truly was or is injuries that have caused this I have a hard time believing that someone wouldn't have made that knowledge public by now.
He has returned to twitter so we do have that. Back only to tweet about his beloved Blackhawks and make a bet with a mascot lion for the Kings but it is something. He is starting to be a little more public and not hiding in the shadows so to speak.
If his career was and is over he has had one of the best careers and most meteoric rises in professional wrestling history. His exit from WWE may not leave him to be celebrated like many past superstars have been and are currently. Still it is hard to erase a man that held your title for 434 days as the longest reign in modern history.
Whatever the future hold I hope it provides the happiness and respect that Punk has earned from his time in the wrestling business. I hesitate to say my good-byes to his wrestling career because I am not convinced it is over.


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If we talk about affordable houses, it typically denotes the housing needs of the lower or middle income population. The government has taken a number of steps to make affordable housing a reality for all.
Budget 2017 has proposed infrastructure status for affordable housing, a long-standing demand of developers, and also increased the allocation for the Prime Minister Awas Yojana from Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 23,000 crore, bringing the country closer to realising the Housing for All mission by 2022. As part of this, 1 crore houses are to be built by 2019 in rural India for the homeless and those living in 'kaccha' houses.
"For private developers, affordable housing offers cheaper FSI but margins are thin since the real estate ecosystem does not provide streamlined processes, design and automation for construction works as mass volumes are required to make it a success," said Vineet Relia, Managing Director, SARE Homes. Demand for affordable housing has amplified; people who migrate from small cities to big find it difficult to own a house. For such buyers, affordable housing is a mandatory choice.
"According to estimates, around 600 million people are expected to settle down in urban India by 2031, a rise of whopping 59 per cent over 2011. The current housing deficit in India stands at 19 million units, which in the absence of any meaningful intervention, is slated to double to 38 million units by 2030. Fortunately, the government is collaborating with private builders to make affordable housing a reality. The most important factor that has provided a fillip to affordable housing is granting of infrastructure status. RERA has also infused fresh hopes in home-buyers. With the government grating a slew of incentives to the sector, the sector has become a serious business arena for developers. According to a ICRA report, the affordable housing segment in India is set to grow at a faster pace than the rest of the real estate sector – at over 30 per cent in the medium term. Other factors that have given a fillip to affordable housing are massive urban inward migration," said Ssumit Berry, Managing Director, BDI Group.
The RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Act) has been one of the biggest reforms that have heightened the real estate Industry in India. The pro-buyer attitude of this act has been highly appreciated by the investors. And, it is expected to drive the growth rate beyond expectation. Indian real estate had witnessed a downfall prior to this. But the industry has become more transparent and responsible with the latest reforms.
India introduced GST (Goods Service Tax) on July 1. It has replaced the multiple taxes levied by the Central and state governments and has subsumed of all the indirect taxes will boost the real estate industry especially affordable houses.
"The gateway of Rajasthan, Bhiwadi has slowly emerged as a great investment zone for home buyers. Offering all the lifestyle amenities found in a metro setting at comparatively lower prices makes it one of the most affordable destinations in the market. Its close proximity to the Gurugram, DMIC and Indira Gandhi International Airport make the region well connected. Due to this, the place has attracted a lot of industrial activity and is presently witnessing a robust development in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The area is proving to be a perfect option for those who have a dream to own their own homes," said, Rohtas Goel, Chairman & Managing Director, Omaxe.
Seeing this, a number of developers are entering into the affordable housing segment; many of them are brands who were earlier largely into luxury segments. SARE Homes, BDI, Omaxe, etc, are some of the developers who are foraying into this sector with great interest to help a buyer fulfill his dream of having a home at an affordable cost.


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The following speech is given during the presentation ceremony of the graduates from the University of Wollongong in the degrees of Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion) and Master of Nursing on Sunday 15th August 2010.
Good Morning,
Professor Patrick CROOKES, Ms Angela BROWN, Professor Janette CURTIS & Ms Nikki DAVIES, graduates, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for Dr Bill for the kind introduction of me!
Today, I am very glad again to give my graduation address to the graduates. Last time, the feedback on my speech was seemingly good!
This year, I would like to start with a story on a well-known company in Hong Kong before I talk on Quality. The company is a smart card company with a lot of customers. The customers, including me, rely on it to use the cards as real money for transactions undergone almost everywhere in Hong Kong. The convenience that it brings to Hong Kong makes it the theme of the Hong Kong Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo, "Smart Cards, Smart City, Smart Life." To our great dismay, the company sold the personal data of some customers to the third parties without the consent from the customers. It causes turbulence in society for a long time. Lately, the Chief Executive Officer decided to step down. People comment that the Chief Executive Officer is a scapegoat. What do you think?
Now, you are probably saying that I am going off too far way from my speech on Quality. No, not exactly; the story reflects the poor quality that the company performs. The painful experience of the company gives us a lot of negative teaching.
As nurses, we also handle personal data of our customers but we handle life and death – a matter far more serious than personal data. Nothing can replace life. 100% guarantee on our quality is our pledge to our customers. Quality assurance is a must and it cannot be compromised under all circumstances. From today onwards, review your practice to monitor the quality.
Now, try to imagine if you was a customer of your service. What would be your rating? Congratulations to you if you are satisfied with it! If not, review to see what should be the improvements, especially, identifying the possible malpractice.
Some time ago, a nurse of a hospital did not test the temperature of the water properly so that a baby was scalded. Do you think the nurse was also a scapegoat? In my opinion, scapegoat is an excuse! A nurse should be independent, accountable and autonomous. Moreover, supervision is needed to ensure everything is in order so that quality is ensured and there is no malpractice. I think most of you are supervisors; so, go back to examine your unit for the quality assurance.
Ladies and gentlemen, the hospitals in Hong Kong are being accredited by The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. Quality is the basis of acquiring the accreditation. With the accreditation, the public have confidence in our service and not to mention, the nurses are proud of their service and of the nursing profession. Today, the graduates receive the qualification awarded by a renowned university that they chose; I have total confidence in their quality contribution to nursing because of the prestigious award and the nurturing given by the university.
Dear relatives and friends of the graduates, you come here with bouquet of flowers today to witness their achievement. On top of your blessing to them, I appeal to you for your monitoring of their quality performance.
Dear graduates, today is rather a beginning than an end to your journey to life-long education, so, I appeal for your continuing education, so that you can keep abreast of the times.
Thank you for your patient listening and all the best to you!


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Emory is one of MedShare's longest partners, and we're grateful for the wonderful relationship we've had with them over the years. From donating medical supplies and equipment to providing volunteers each month, Emory University and Emory Healthcare helps us achieve our mission of bridging the gap between surplus and need.
Recently, a group of workers from Emory Healthcare's Occupational Injury Management (OIM) team volunteered at MedShare, and wrote this great article detailing their experience that we wanted to share with you. Enjoy!
Volunteering at MedShare
By Connie Wilbanks and the Occupational Injury Management staff
While in a department retreat recently, the Occupational Injury Management (OIM) team reviewed EHC's Employer Commitment. We wanted to see how well we were meeting the eight commitments embraced by Emory Healthcare.
The last commitment, Our Community, encourages us to participate in EHC-sponsored programs, such as the Employee Hardship Donation Program, which assists fellow employees suffering financial hardships.
From disaster-torn Haiti and tornado-ravaged Alabama to our individual volunteer contributions within our own communities, it seemed like we all put in volunteer time. Now, we were ready for a group volunteer project to fulfill this important commitment. Plus, a group project was sure to help our department be a stronger team.
We spent a morning at MedShare in Decatur, and, in short, we had a blast! We had our own sawhorse and plywood table and became "sorting soldiers." There were instruments and medical supplies of all shapes, sizes and colors. As health care workers, we thought we had a definite advantage in identifying the right names for these supplies. There were a few hiccups, though — some items were labeled in other languages and there were specialized items unfamiliar to our staff. This didn't deter us and actually spurred us on as we imagined the use of the unfamiliar items!
We enjoyed our experience at MedShare and our time spent together as a vibrant team. Somehow, I think the experience was more beneficial for us individually, and as a team, than for those who will be recipients of our efforts.
We encourage other teams to share a fun and rewarding experience by volunteering at MedShare.
To volunteer, call 770-323-5858, or check them out online at http://www.medshare.org to find out more about their services and volunteer opportunities.


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Previously a member of top North American team FaZe Clan, Erik "TwoEasy" van Hoorn announced via Twitter that he will be playing with his new brainchild: Bench Boys. Not one to shy away from puns and wordplay, he originally formed WEUNITED after REUNITED kicked him this past summer. Of course, WEUNITED later went on to become the core of FaZe Clan, and TwoEasy hopes to demonstrate the same success with his new team.
Bench Boys is born. I'll be teaming with @LGKryw @Kybb @AvalloneHal @GreyyOW and a soon TBA main tank. Keep an eye out for us!— FaZe TwoEasy (@FaZe2Easy) 4 February 2017
The team is formed of numerous vagrants. TwoEasy and Kryw were both benched by their previous team, while Kyb was shackled by contract jail after his stint with REUNITED. Hal and Greyy are both lesser-known players who have limited competitive experience, though it must be said that the more experienced players must trust them enough given their relatively successful pasts.
Currently, the Bench Boys roster is as follows:
- Erik "TwoEasy" van Hoorn (Flex)
- Finley "Kyb" Adisi (Flex)
- Jonathan "Kryw" Nobre (Flex)
- Thomas "Hal" Avallone (Support)
- Luís "Greyy" Perestrelo (Support)
As TwoEasy stated earlier, the team is currently waiting to announce their main tank, though many speculate that it could be Nicolas "skipjack" Rosada, a previous member of Rogue. While he was a teammate of current member Kryw, the pair have never won a LAN event together, given skipjack's absence at the Overwatch Open and Kryw's benching at DreamHack Winter. Sergi "Winghaven" Torras is also an option for the team as an ex-member of REUNITED, but for now all the public can do is speculate.


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We finally started today! They got most of the carpet/tile ripped up and laid a lot of the planks for the two guest bedrooms. Here is a picture of one of the guest bedrooms with the carpet still in it:
And the after with most of the flooring down! I absolutely love it! (we will eventually be painting the trim white/painting the room, etc.)
The dining room is still in a state of disarray after having the carpet ripped up. It looks a little scary...
We had another milestone today; the bathroom vanity tops are in! We went with the carrera marble this time and they are gorgeous. I am much happier with these tops than either of the other two. Hopefully we will be able to knock out most of what we have left in the bathroom this weekend.
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Posts Tagged 'children'
>Silent Sunday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged babies, baby, baby girl, blogging, camera phones, childhood, children, Family, Family Life, fun, love, motherhood, parenting, Silent Sunday on May 29, 2011| 7 Comments »
>Too Messy
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blogging, childhood, children, clutter, disaster, Family, Family Life, fun, kids, mess, motherhood, parenting, Too Messy on May 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
>I've found a new blog, and I'm in love. Aiming Low: Perfectly Mediocre is a site with guest bloggers, and they are normal everyday people who aren't perfect, and don't claim to be. It's AWESOME!! I don't feel crappy about myself after I've read a post there. If anything, I think, "Wow, I'm so glad I'm not the only one." Then I heave a great sigh of relief, and go back to my never ending, seemingly always growing list of chores.
Right now, they have a challenge running, Capture It-Too Messy. Basically, they want to see your mess. For me, this was hard. Not because I didn't want to share, but because I couldn't decide which cluttered surface, or pile 'o junk to take a picture of.
>Silent Sunday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged blogging, camera phones, children, Family, fun, kids, Laughing, memories, school, Silent Sunday on May 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
>Silent Sunday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged babies, Breastfeeding, children, kids, Nursing, Silent Sunday on May 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged baby, car trip, car trip with kids, children, cloth diapering, diaper review, diapers, green living, kids, motherhood, natural parenting, parenting, travel, travel with children on March 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Well, I did it. I drove half way across the country, and back, with a baby and a first grader, and I lived to tell about it.
It wasn't easy and, quite honestly, by the last day I didn't like M very much, and I know she really didn't like me either.
The part that I was worried about most, cloth diapering and breastfeeding the baby on the road, ended up being the easiest part of the trip. At four months, Little W was a great passenger and slept most of the time in the car. Sure she had her moments where she cried because she woke up and had to wait a while before I could find a safe place to pull over to take care of her, or because she needed to nap but was fighting sleep. Over all though, she was really easy to travel with.
Her sister really wasn't that bad either, but when you're asked for the 15th time on the first leg of a two day car ride if we are in Iowa yet, you get a little frustrated, and more than a little tired of answering, "We won't be in Iowa until tomorrow."
On a completely separate note, I had a package waiting for me when I returned. My Blissful Booty Cloth Diapers and wipe water sample pack were waiting for me. I couldn't wait to smell the four new scents, or try out the diapers. The scents are great, and I'm waiting for my chance to use them (I have a full bottle of the vanilla lavender mixed right now that I have to use first.) The diapers had to be washed before I could give them a test drive on Little W's bottom, but I'm happy to report that they have been laundered and three of the four have been driven around the block. Look for a review on here very soon.
Until then, remember to hug your kids, kiss your spouse, and tell someone that you care about just what they mean to you. You never know if you'll have that chance again.
Be well, lovelies!
>The Results Are In…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged car trip, car trip with kids, children, cloth diapering, green living, kids, travel, travel with children on March 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I promised a follow up, so here it is.
Day one of two day road trip went well. We survived (I consider this success.)
So just to recap, I am taking my two daughters ages 6 years and 4 months from our house in IA to visit my mum in PA, by car, without the help of another adult, and I am cloth diapering and breast feeding the younger one.
Now do you see why I've decided that arriving at the hotel, before midnight with the same number of people that we started out with, is a success?
How did you manage, you ask?
In short, I'm awesome.
Well, that and I have a really good baby.
She had some fussy moments. I drove for several miles looking desperately for a rest stop so I could safely pull over to nurse, but all in all, it went really well once we finally got on the road.
Tomorrow's leg is a little longer, but we will be on the road earlier in the day, so hopefully we can be at Grandma's house before little W hits her evening fussy period.
As far as the cloth diapering goes, it really hasn't been a big deal at all. I have my wet bag that has a dry pocket and a wet pocket. I keep the clean diapers in the dry side with my wipes and wipe water spray. After the change, I put the wipe in the dirty diaper, and then it all goes in the wet side. That's it. The only difference between cloth and disposables is I'm taking my diaper with me instead of throwing it away.
I brought two wet bags, and two pail liners with me, and just put all the diapers from the road in the wet bag with the morning diaper from home, so the two pocket wet bag is all set and ready for tomorrow. I'm using one of the pail liners for or dirty clothes, sooo much easier than my old method of folding neatly so it would all fit in my reusable shopping bags from Target. Just toss it in, and you're done. I should have bought pail liners years ago!
I'll give you another update tomorrow if I can get an internet connection.
Good night for now lovelies.
>Our Cloth Diaper Journey–The First Test
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged baby, car trip, car trip with kids, children, cloth, cloth diapering, diapers, green living, luck, travel, travel with children, wishes on March 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Well, I don't know how many of you know this, but R and I have made the decision to do cloth diapers with our second daughter W. I had really wanted to do cloth with our first, but we just couldn't manage to make the initial cost work with our budget. This time, tax season came at just the right time, and helped us take the plunge.
We have been in cloth for about three weeks now, maybe four, and so far so good. One of the last days in disposables resulted in not one but two outfit changes for little W because her diaper blew out all down her leg. I can honestly say that she has not had to change an outfit because of a blow out, and I have not had to soak any of her clothes to make sure they don't stain, and trust me, her output amount has not changed.
Tomorrow will be the beginning of the first real test of my cloth diapering skills though. Tomorrow, M, W, and I will all be heading out to my Mum's house in PA. That's a 13 hour trip by car stretched out over two days. Just me, a six year old, and a 4 month old, in a car for two days. Lord help me.
Now, you may be asking yourself: Why is she doing a blog post at 1:40 AM when she has a huge road trip ahead of her? Good question. I would like to take this opportunity to suggest that you not get sick with massive infections in your ears, sinuses, eye and throat the week before you plan to leave town on a road trip. It really messes up your schedule. Add to that the fact that I have once again over extended myself with my PTA commitments and a fundraiser that while hugely successful, is also hugely time consuming, and that's how I am still up at nearly 2 AM waiting on laundry.
So far, our cloth journey has been great. I've found some great diapers that I really like, and some that I don't really care for (unfortunately, I bought two of those before I realized that I don't really like them.)
I'm currently waiting on an order form Blissful Booty Cloth Diapers (you can go to their store here and find them on Facebook here.) I was hoping that they would arrive before we had to leave, but sadly they are not here yet (the package will probably arrive tomorrow afternoon.) I look forward to trying those out especially since they have some of my favorite features. Watch for a review in the next two weeks.
I'll also be doing reviews of the diapers I've tried so far (good and bad, or maybe I should say ones I liked, and ones that weren't what I needed or was looking for.)
I think I just heard the washer buzz, so I'll end it here for now.
I'll update tomorrow on how the first day on the road went.
Wish me luck. I'll need it.


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I'm so hungry. The thought of a new, larger kitchen with counter space, modern appliances, and cabinet space for all the cookware and bakeware I'm about to buy has me salivating!
I'm dreaming of the dishes I can make once we move to our new residence in Fountain Square. No, we're not buying – we're still renting. Renting a large historic (yet remodeled) home with a nice deck and large fenced-in back yard. And while the ceilings are cavernous, and the bedroom is about the size of my current apartment, and I will finally have an actual bathtub and not just a shower, the only thing I am looking forward to right now is that kitchen.
I'll make scallops, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, tilapia, chicken tajine, …and things that require a broiler, just because I can!
And I'll start a recipe book – composed of recipes that my friends (that's you) share with me. Tell me your favorite recipes that you like to cook in your favorite kitchen! If they're not too big a family secret, I'll try them out and post them!


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Labat is an investment operating company, with a strong track record in South Africa. Labat is currently in the process of repositioning the business, with focus on transport and logistics.
Labat is an investment operating company, with a strong track record within South Africa.
The following are selected past and current investments:
- Acme/Dales furniture stores – Sold R60m
- Labat Traffic Solutions – Listed R200m
- Africard – Master/Visa card – Sold R40m
- SAMES – Microchip Manufacture Currently owned
Through its subsidiary, South African Micro-Electronic Systems (Pty) Ltd ("SAMES"), Labat is engaged in the business of design and marketing of integrated circuits. The SAMES business was historically profitable and cash generating.


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Platform "Porn"
If you like building things, if you love the smell of a hardware store, and you have a quirky passion for the Internet, you're gonna dig the next big thing…
The Ning Blog gives an excellent and downright sexy explanation of platforms. These application components are right now being made available en masse to users like you and me–non-developers, with maybe enough know-how to be dangerous. Yahoo Pipes is a good example of the future of platform mash-ups, but this is only the tip of the iceberg the barest hint at the types and directions of growth rushing head-on:
- semantic
- commercial
- communal
–a true cyber web of bartered cyber nuts and bolts that is hands down HOT! If the Food Network can have its food porn and real estate can have its sex appeal, then platform mash-ups are it for application and internet development.
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Human Interest is a Y Combinator-backed company that offers an easy and affordable 401(k) retirement plan for the modern workforce. We've built an automated, paperless 401(k) that makes it possible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer a 401(k) benefit to their employees -- something that only 14% of them are able to do today. In doing so, we're empowering businesses of any size to safeguard the financial futures of their employees.
Human Interest acknowledges the fundamental value and dignity of all people. We've pledged ourselves to developing and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, ideas, heritages, and experiences. We're committed to honoring our differences by accepting nothing less than equitable treatment of all applicants and employees.
Diversity and inclusion help us do better as a business, and we deliberately build processes to create a workplace where all are welcome and accepted. We're proactive and purposeful in prioritizing diversity and inclusion internally not only because it's the right thing to do, but also because we believe it's the only way to effectively create products and services that can be truly helpful to all people.
Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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We have a very particular philosophy when it comes to perks. We believe employer funds are best spent on making our team bond and be more productive, while also investing in the long-term physical, financial, and emotional well-being of our employees.
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Plastic is an inherent part of our everyday lives in ways that we sometimes aren't even aware of. Learning about how plastic is used, when it can be helpful and when it's harmful is crucial to live sustainably. Most Americans can recognize plastic in bags and containers, but how many actually know of microplastics, specifically microbeads?
Microbeads are small particles (around 2 mm) that can be found in soaps, body scrubs, toothpaste, makeup and lotion. They are used as a texturized agent that aids in exfoliation.
Consequences of tiny plastic
The small size of microbeads prevents them from being filtered in water treatment systems. This causes the beads to accumulate in lakes, ponds, streams and other bodies of water. Due to the porous nature of plastics, microbeads absorb toxins such as flame retardants and BPA that are found nearby. The inherently small size of the particles allows them to easily be ingested by fish that are harvested for human consumption. As a result, toxic chemicals can potentially be passed on to consumers when affected fish are eaten.
The ecological effects that microbeads have on biological systems are not all known. In 2014, researchers from 5 Gyres found that 43,000 microplastic particles pollute 1 square kilometer of the Great Lakes. However, more research is needed to assess the full range of consequences that the beads bring about. What we do know is that organisms ingesting plastic, whether they are microbeads or in other forms, may suffer from hormonal defects, stunted growth and death.
Many states have drafted bills that would essentially ban the use of microbeads in beauty products. Beat The Microbead and 5 Gyres both support the removal of microbeads in cosmetics and other products.
You can still exfoliate, cleanse and follow your beauty rituals without the plastic guilt! Find out if your product has microbeads by reading the ingredient list. Polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polymethlyl methacrylate (PMMA) are some of the components of microbeads. If you are still yearning to exfoliate, you can make your own natural face scrubs. Common products such as brown sugar, oatmeal and sea salt can be used to replace harmful microplastics. You can choose from the following list of DIY cleansers or make your own combination of these basic ingredients to whip up a personalized scrub.
- Mix 1 cup of brown sugar with 3 brown bananas
- Apply to face in circular motions
Coconut and sugar scrub
- Combine equal parts of unrefined coconut oil with brown sugar
- Apply scrub where desired
Honey and sugar scrub
- Mix 1 tbsp. of raw honey with ½ tablespoon of brown sugar
- Gently apply all over face
- Rinse with cool water
Want a step-by-step demonstration on how to make your own scrub? Join us at UH Whole Foods Market Community Day on Aug. 20!
-Lupe Orozco