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PESHAWAR - Like other parts of the country, the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national zeal and enthusiasm in the city where youngsters gathered at different venues and arranged musical programmes.
Youngsters from various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who came to the city for jobs and education purposes organised a grand musical programme in which large number of students participated and danced to the beat of drums.
Large numbers of people of different age groups took out a rally on bikes while waving national flags.
Youngsters from Sikh community held a grand motorcycle rally from Dabagri Garden to Hashtnagri Bazaar. Holding Pakistan flags, the Sikh community congratulated the residents and sang national songs. The members of Sikh community in their message said that their forefathers had rendered great sacrifices for the cause of independence and today it was result of their sacrifices that they were taking breath in an independent country.
A grand ceremony in connection with Independence Day was held in KP Governor House where Governor Iqbal Zafar Jighra hoisted the national flag and prayed for peace and prosperity of the country. The governor on this occasion felicitated the nation.
Another function was held in Frontier Constabulary's headquarter where a flag hoisting ceremony was arranged under the auspices of commandant Frontier Constabulary Liaqat Khan. KP Chamber of Commerce and Industry also arranged a ceremony where president of the chamber, Muhammad Afzal, was the chief guest. A cake cutting ceremony was also held in the chamber where office bearers and members of business community congratulated each other on the eve of Independence Day.
To mark the Independence Day, Rescue 1122 also arranged a ceremony where the director general of the service was the chief guest. A flag hoisting ceremony was also held in the Rescue 1122 headquarters. The DG praised sacrifices of freedom fighters and also paid tributes to Rescue 1122 workers for playing active role in national development.
Pakistan People Party also arranged a ceremony at the residence of Hamayun Khan, the party's KP president. The ceremony was attended by activists of People's Student Federation, People Youth Wing and Pakistan People Party senior party workers.
Addressing on the occasion, Hamayun Khan congratulated party workers and vowed to work for the peace, prosperity and development of the country. He said that the country had got independence after great struggle of the Muslims of the sub-continent. He urged party workers to work day and night to make Pakistan a strong country where every citizens belonging to any ethnicity and religion could practice their religion and culture independently.
Peshawar University administration also held flag-hoisting ceremony in front of convocation hall.
Another flag hoisting ceremony was held in Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Woman University, Peshawar where Vice chancellor Razia Sultana, VC Sarhad University Dr Attaullah, MPA Mahmood Jan and other senior officials of the university were present. The participants addressed the seminar titled peace, tolerance, harmony and honesty.
Dr Razia Sultana said that they knew that this beloved nation got independence after great sacrifices of our ancestors. They were able to do this because they were committed with their struggle, she said. At the end of the ceremony, scholarship cheques were distributed among female students under Germany's need-based scholarship programme.


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Conrad Bird, Director of the Great Britain campaign, said:- "We at
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Liverpool's 2018 programme will shine a light on the City's progress since 2008
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Fitness & Food FluffSaturday, January 16, 2010
I continue to be flabbergasted by Americans and their desire for a perpetual dose of fluff. Here a fluff, there a fluff, everywhere a fluff fluff ……
Nikoley points this out, which gave me a chuckle. Sylvia Anderson writes for Insiders Health, which is termed an "alternative health journal." It's actually a web magazine full of mainstream, mediocre fluff written in the style of Woman's Day magazine, or similar. Useless, tommyrot, garbage-y, disinformation debris written for the American with a 6th-grade reading level. She writes:
That's right. Too much fat in your diet is not such a great thing for the overall optimal function of your body, its component parts OR your mental health. That said, one can never hear this enough. You can never hear enough reasons why you should put down the fish and chips, skip the fried anything and instead reach for a lean piece of chicken or salad.
She has an English degree and she can't write. Then she fails to convey any knowledge about fat. In fact, she equates fat with "deep fried"……? As if that is the kind of fat that should be consumed? This is worse than B-grade journalism. May I suggest reading Mark Sisson for the real scoop on fat? As to Anderson, just look at her archives – can anyone say lame (or dumbed-down)? Or how about Oprah on steroids?
4 Important Posture Tips for a Pain-Free Back
Get Your Groove On with American Idol: Why Singing is Good for You
10 Easy Ways to Stick to Your Diet
5 Easy Ways to Add Years to Your Life
Almost every article begins with "5 Easy Ways….", "5 Changes You Can……", "3 Tricks………", "10 Little Known Facts………"
Sadly, this kind of garbage fluff is what most low-IQ Americans want. In America, this phooey is sold as "educational." Instead, it is nothing more than low-level sound bites for people whose brains are not trained to repel the BS and accept reason.
While on the topic, here are some things geared toward the average dope in America who loves to be fed a steady diet of "easy" in terms of eating/food and fitness. First up is the Honda Walking Assist Device. While I suppose it is partially geared toward the disabled, this could be easily marketed to the typical lazy – or overweight – American. I can see this running right alongside the motorized cart phenomenon I discussed on this blog recently.
Remember the Hawaii Chair? That gimmick is alive and well on YouTube.
And my favorite "core exerciser" of recent times is the uGallop at Brookstone. Sit in front of the TV watching your favorite sitcom marathon and exercise your core at the same time! I think this was one of the biggest flops of all time. These two teenage girls on YouTube understand how laughable it is.
And then there are these ab belts that have become very popular lately. I hear people talking about getting one! Oh my! Wear a belt and let the "energy" get your abs ripped – better than a workout! One testimonial about the Contour ab belt says, "I have never been in better shape in my whole life." Wearing an ab belt = magical conditioning. Can anyone say public schools?
3 Responses to Fitness & Food Fluff
January 17th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I agree with you regarding the prevalence of fluff in the mainstream media (MSM). Many MSM "journalists" and bloggers believe that fat is the primarily culprit in the rise of obesity in this country; the real culprit is refined sugar (high-fructose corn syrups, etc., etc.) and refined foods. Contrary to my doctor's orders, I follow a paleo regimen and the results show: six-pack abs (i.e., relatively low body fat), no gray hair (I'm almost 47), and extremely low triglyceride levels (these, and not cholesterol levels, are the true indicators of health, or the lack thereof, in the human body). The main issue is that relatively few people have critical-thinking skills. The majority of U.S. citizens aren't willing to put forth the effort to get these skills; hence, the fluff and drivel that we see in the MSM, Hollywood, rap "music," etc., etc.
January 18th, 2010 at 12:38 am
We have met the enemy and the enemy is us. How sad is all of this when the old standbys of doing your own housework, having a garden, washing your own car and cutting your own grass and hand snow shoveling in the winter more than did it's job of toning muscles, burning calories and getting some sunshine in one fell swoop. One Jules Renard offers this gem–"Failure isn't the only punishment for laziness, there is also the success of others".
January 24th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Ni kiddin, Jeannie. Just take a look at the people at Walmart driving around getting their groceries on motorized carts. Typical use appears to weigh about 500 + pounds, and they load their cart with cases of soda and bags of chips.
Perhaps actually walking and pushing a cart while they shop for their crap would help them drop a pound or two.


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1922 - In the year that David Samuel Lane was born, on November 4th, British Egyptologists George Carnarvon and Howard Carter unearthed the first step leading to King Tutankhamen's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. By the end of the month they had unearthed the steps and broken through the door into the intact tomb. This was the only tomb that had remained unlooted that had been found (and is, to date). Filled with gold, jewels, and ancient everyday items, the find was priceless - in terms of money and history.
1925 - When he was merely 3 years old, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
1930 - By the time he was only 8 years old, on August 6th, N.Y. Supreme Court Judge Joseph Crater went through papers in his office, destroyed some of them, withdrew all his money from the bank - $5,150, sold his stock, met friends at a restaurant for dinner and disappeared after getting into a taxi (or walking down the street - his friends' testimony later changed). His disappearance was reported to the police on September 3rd - almost a month later. His wife didn't know what happened, his fellow Justices had no idea, and his mistresses (he had several) said that they didn't know. While his disappearance was front page news, his fate was never discovered and after 40 years the case was closed, still without knowing if Crater was dead or alive.
1939 - At the age of 17 years old, David was alive when in May, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated film, reached a total international gross of $6.5 million which made it (to then) the most successful sound film of all time. First released in December 1937, it was originally dubbed "Disney's Folly" but the premiere received a standing ovation from the audience. At the 11th Academy Awards in February 1939, Walt Disney won an Academy Honorary Award - a full-size Oscar statuette and seven miniature ones - for Snow White.
1944 - In the year of David Samuel Lane's passing, on December 16th, The Battle of the Bulge began in the Ardennes forest on the Western Front. Lasting for a little over a month, the battle began with a surprise attack by Germany on the Allied forces The U.S. suffered their highest casualties of any operation in World War II - 89,000 were casualties, around 8,600 killed - but Germany also severely depleted their resources and they couldn't be replaced.
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Why Community Involvement from your Agent Should Matter to You
This is a topic that is close to my heart. The more involved I get in the Moses Lake Community the more I see, especially this community, how much we need people to get involved. We want to have a community that everyone wants to belong to, we want to feel that what we do matters to this community. With Windermere's emphasis on community and core values we are able and expected to be out in the community making it a better place to live for you. Every time you use a Windermere agent you are saying that community matters and that businesses that contribute are important to you. Here we are as a company making a living off of those that live in our community and those who choose us, there should be a level of expectation from you that the business will in turn contribute in a positive manner to the place that you live. Look at those you do business with in the community and pay attention to those that you see out doing good and understand and see where their companies heart truly lies. What are they doing to help make this place better?
This year we were able to contribute thanks to you to:
Grant County Homeless Task Force
Moses Lake Canine Program
Moses Lake Museum and Art
Community Family Services
Grant County 4-H & FFA Sale
Boys & Girls Club
Moses Lake Booster Club
Community Services of Moses Lake
Columbia Basin Allied Arts
Big Bend Intervention Fund Donation
Windermere Shred Day
This list is not inclusive of all the committees we are involved with and individual donations we all make as agents. We at Windermere THANK YOU for allowing us to do what we do.
Home Security
Every 23 seconds, a house is burgled in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Each break-in costs home owners an average of $2,200 in stolen personal goods and possessions.
A $250 to $700 home security system can provide a powerful deterrent: it sends the message that your house won't be an easy target, and gives crooks a strong incentive to pick another place.
How a home security system works
A home security system works like this: a keypad in your house's entryway communicates with sensors and motion detectors around the home. The brain of the system—the control panel—is installed in the attic or utility room.
If an intruder breaks a window or kicks in a door:
- The sensor sends signals to the control panel, which typically uses your phone line to contact an off-site monitoring station.
- Simultaneously, it sets off an ear-splitting siren within the house.
- Staffers call the house immediately and ask for a password.
- If there's no response, or if the person who picks up the phone gives the wrong password, monitors will notify the police.
Types of installers
Once you've elected to invest in a home security system, you'll need to decide whether to go with a national installer or a local company. Security experts recommend choosing a company with at least ten years' experience. Either way, you'll spend $35 to $75 per month on monitoring fees.
- National firms boast that their call centers are fully redundant, which means if a center in Oshkosh loses power, the Vancouver center will pick up the slack.
- Local installers are going to be close by, and those companies have an incentive to do a great job in order to maintain their reputation in the community.
- Full service companies—ones that operate and control all aspects of your home security system, from installation to service and monitoring—generally provide good personalized care and attention to detail.
Before you sign a contract:
- Talk to neighbors who own a home security system about their installer; if you're new in town, ask firms for letters of reference.
- Choose a company that offers 24-hour repair service.
- Finally, educate yourself online before making a call; websites such as www.alarmsystemreviews.com offer useful information about home security systems.
Moses Lake Agriculture Parade
The Moses Lake Ag parade has been a staple in this Agriculture town for over 20 years now. Started in 1995 by Sue Tebow this year she will be honored with the title "Grand Marshall" of this yearly parade.
This parade, on December 1st, filled with lighted tractors, farm equipment, and community merchants, is a perfect accompaniment to the close ties that we share with Agriculture here in the Basin. If you've lived here long enough we all know and have been helped in some way by the local farmers and their contribution to the community. Just look towards the lighted corridor on I-90 through Grant County and you will see their willingness to make the holidays brighter even for those driving back and forth across the state. Farm land ablaze with Christmas characters for miles keeps us all entertained in those long hours of driving.
This parade honoring our local farmers will begin in Sinkiuse square at 5:00 pm. The local stores will remain open for shoppers and on the streets you will find toasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, fresh made mini doughnuts and best of all FREE french fries donated by Simplot. In addition to the food there will be local dance and singing talent organized by Dale Roth in the square. Lighted parade will begin at 7:00.
All of this is put on and hosted by the Moses Lake Business Association as they strive to supply this city with a thriving downtown community where local residents can enjoy the local food and fare. Come join us, bundle up warm, as we pay tribute to the industry that keeps food on our table. We could not do it without all the help from this giving community.
Five secret weapons for DIY projects
Are there DIY projects that have been lingering on your to-do list for too long because you're dreading the trip to the hardware or craft store? There are some projects you can tackle with items that are almost certainly already in your home.
1. Vinegar: There's probably a jug of vinegar in your pantry right now. You can soak items in vinegar to remove mineral deposits (like in a clogged showerhead), and you can boil vinegar in your microwave to remove odors and make it easier to clean.
2. Cola: A can of Coke or Pepsi can be used to clean many surfaces, including your glass windows, porcelain toilet, or chrome fixtures. Just do some research before using it on metal surfaces, as it can be corrosive.
3. Baking soda: This item may actually be more useful for applications other than baking. A baking soda-vinegar paste is great for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. Baking soda can also be used to absorb odors.
4. Butter knife: Screwdrivers are easy to misplace. If can't find a screwdriver when you need one, a butter knife—preferably an older one that you no longer need for table setting—is pretty effective for both Phillips- and flat-head screws.
5. Toothpaste: Is there an unsightly scratch on your car or bike? The grit in tarter-control toothpastes makes for an effective scratch remover. Clean the scratch, apply some toothpaste, let it sit for a few minutes, and then buff it out with paper towel.


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The principals union in Oklahoma City Public Schools has taken a public stand for a teacher "job action, in the form of canceling classes" to bring pressure on the Oklahoma Legislature.
Greg Frederick, principal at U.S. Grant High School is also the president of Local 79 of the American Federation of School Administrators – Oklahoma City Building Administrators, AFL-CIO.
Frederick sent a news release early Thursday saying their organization supports "our
Teacher colleagues in their effort to advance a budget, or promote legislation, that would increase funding for schools and increase salaries for certified school personnel."
The union called for the Legislature to take action.
We encourage our state leadership, and specifically our elected lawmakers, to act swiftly and avoid a shutdown by fully funding educational services and enacting salary increases for our Teachers for the good of our state and ALL Oklahoma students.
The email said that in a survey of building principals, 76 percent of those responding supported "a job action in the form of canceling classes if necessary, in order to elicit a change from our state legislature…."
The statement is representing the executive committee of the union local after seeing the strong response from their member principals.
"The most valuable resource available to us are the teachers themselves," the statement read.
The lack of being able to keep pace with regional teacher salary levels, teachers leaving the state to teach elsewhere, their inability to compete in recruitment and training of new teachers were listed among the reasons for the union's position.


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"Some Other Time" lyrics - FRANK SINATRA
Some other time
I could resist you, yes
Some other time
Not now
There is no rhyme
Now that I've kissed you
With all that is me, I thee endow
Imagine me thinking you could never faze me
The tricks my imagination plays me
You smile and this heart of mine betrays me
You know, it's so
Let's take a vow
True love forever
Not some other time
But now.
Imagine me thinking you could never faze me
The tricks my imagination plays me
You smile and this heart of mine betrays me
You know, that it's so
Let's take a vow
True love forever
Not some other time
But now.
The first stanza that Frank didn't sing:
There never was such a moon
Such a moment so opportune
The setting makes your charm
So salable
Though you're in my arms,
You're unavailable
You say some other time might do as well
My only answer, darling, is
Who can tell?
The Columbia Years 1943-1952: The V-Discs (1998)
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- Kiss Me Again
- (There'll Be A) Hot Time In The Town Of Berlin (When The Yanks Go...)
- The Music Stopped
- I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night
- The Way You Look Tonight
- I'll Be Around
- You've Got A Hold On Me
- A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
- (I Got A Woman Crazy For Me) She's Funny That Way
- Speak Low
- Close To You
- My Shining Hour
- Long Ago And Far Away
- Some Other Time
- Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
- Put Your Dreams Away
- And Then You Kissed Me
- All The Things You Are
- All Of Me
- Nancy
- Mighty Lak' A Rose
- Falling In Love With Love
- Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)
- I'll Follow My Secret Heart
- There's No You
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- Let Me Love You Tonight
- Just Close Your Eyes
- If You Are But A Dream
- Strange Music
- Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby)
- Dick Haymes, Dick Todd And Como
- None But The Lonely Heart
- Ol' Man River
- Homesick That's All
- The Night Is Young And You're So Beautiful
- Aren't You Glad You're You
- You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
- I'll Never Smile Again
- Without A Song
- Was The Last Time I Saw You (The Last Time)
- Don't Forget Tonight, Tomorrow
- Oh! What It Seemed To Be
- Over The Rainbow
- Where Is My Bess
- My Romance
- The Song Is You
- I Fall In Love With You Ev'ry Day
- They Say It's Wonderful
- You Are Too Beautiful
- Come Rain Or Come Shine
- Stormy Weather


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The apartment
This recently renovated apartment is located in the heart of the historic center of Venice, halfway between the Rialto bridge (a six minute walk) and St. Mark's Square (a three minute walk). It is very calm because it looks on to a private courtyard and it is accessible only through another quiet venetian private yard.
The apartment is a delightful attic on the second floor.
You will find yourself in a lovely little mansard composed of one unit day and night together, with a double bed, an antique wardrobe, a dining table for three or four people, a sofa and an antique chest of drawers; there is also a bathroom entirely covered with precious marble (Rosa Portugal) complete with shower and hairdryer, and, separated from the living area by a closet, a kitchenette with refrigerator with freezer, four-burner stove with oven, microwave, electric toaster and Moka coffee maker.
It enjoys excellent brightness and ventilation with two windows overlooking the quiet and feature private courtyard, as well as two other windows that look onto the roof, and gets proper air exchange through the additional two windows located in the bathroom, it is also absolutely quiet as it is an attic.
The ceiling is exposed wood trusses, the floor is made of wood.
Independent heating and air conditioning system.
Interest around
Within a radius of fifty meters (really!) you will find: a supermarket, a fruit and vegetable store, a bakery, a dairy, a butcher, a pizza take-away, a wine shop, an electrical appliance store, an internet cafe, various restaurants, pizzerias and bars, as well as many different kinds of stores. Moreover, in just five minutes by foot you will find two banks, the postal-office and many others typical places where you can eat wonderful fish or just drink a typical cocktail. With everything just at your doorstep you will think you are in the comforts of your own home. As the apartment is located right in the center of the city near the most beautiful monuments, quite a lively area, you can easily reach every other interesting point in the city in just thirty minutes by foot. In addition, it is situated only six minutes away from the two most important vaporetto (water bus) stops in the city (Rialto and San Zaccaria). However, remember that in Venice it is best to travel by foot or with the Venetians on the vaporetto, because the water taxis are very expensive.
How to arrive
If you arrive from the bus station or the car parks (Piazzale Roma stop), or from the train station of Venice "Santa Lucia" (Ferrovia stop), take the vaporetto number 2 (which costs 7 Euro per person) for about fifteen minutes until you reach the Rialto stop. Then it is just six minutes by foot to reach the apartment. You can also take a water taxi which costs about 50-60 Euro per trip.
If you arrive from the airport, take the bus to Venice (a twenty minute ride). Once you arrive in Piazzale Roma, take the vaporetto number 2 as mentioned above. You can also take a water taxi direct from the airport which costs about 80-100 Euro per trip.
If you arrive by car you must leave it in the car park. In Venice it costs between 24 to 30 Euro per day (if there is space). In Mestre it costs 8 Euro per day at the car park in front of the train station; then you just take the train to "Venezia Santa Lucia" (which costs 1,50 Euro) and take the vaporetto number 2 as mentioned above.
If you are already in Venice you can easily reach the apartment by foot.


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The Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County 7th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival will be held at Chase Palm Park on the Great Meadow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016.
The fundraising event will feature live entertainment from Superstoked, One 2 One, teenage singer-songwriter Jamey Geston (performing for the seventh year in a row), The Brambles, Sofia Guerra and world-famous magician Bob Fitch.
Fitch's grandson Ryan has Down syndrome and is the reason for his involvement in this amazing day. Fitch was the 2009 recipient of the Magic Castle's Life Time Tribute Award, and has performed there numerous times.
Magician Of the Year Award recipient from SAM (Society of American Magicians) and Gold Star from London Magic Circle are a few of his other accolades.
The Buddy Walk & Festival also will feature lots of activities for all, including carnival style games, crafts, silent auction, raffle, face painting, vendor fair and informational booths as well as a short ceremonial fundraising walk around Chase Palm Park promoting acceptance and inclusion of all individuals with Down syndrome.
Home Depot, Devereux, Zodo's, New York Life, Alpha Resource Center Slingshot, Mad Fitness Santa Barbara, Macaroni Kid and more will be onsite with information and great activities!
Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for adults with Down syndrome and $10 for children aged 3-17. This fee is required for admission to the Buddy Walk & Festival and includes an event t-shirt, lunch, snacks and all activities.
Registration is required to participate in the Buddy Walk & Festival. You may register in person the day of the event or online at www.dsasbc.org.
The net proceeds from this event stay right here in Santa Barbara County, allowing the DSASBC to support new and expectant parents, enrichment programs, activities and more to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
— Melissa Fitch represents the Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County.


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"The beauty of a woman, grows with the passing years."
I've got to admit, when Sue Gurr, wife, mother and grandmother from Royston, won the lucky draw for the Luxury Portrait Experience from a field of 50 guests at the Prosecco Party held in September, I was thrilled. Sue is an unassuming, gracious 75-year old who has never had her makeup done by an artist and never even contemplated having professional portraits taken. Her first shocked words were: "I don't deserve to win!". My view was: "It couldn't have happened to a nicer person."
Working with her was a wonderful pleasure. Once Sue discovered that she was going to have a triple makeover and be photographed in three different styles, she unpacked clothes she hadn't had an opportunity to wear for years and joined in the planning process with enthusiasm. She had a look through my brochure to get ideas of how she would like to be photographed and was drawn to the "Relaxed", "Floral" and "Elegant" styles. She decided that she would like a casual portrait, a formal, dressy photograph and then, because she loved flowers, she was happy to let me get creative and gave me carte blanche on the palette and styling. Music to my ears.
First, I arranged for Sue to have the Silver Service donated by Visage Dental Spa. Esther Hathorn maintains that one's smile is your best accessory and her wonderful 15-min Silver Service involves an air polish express stain removal and high gloss finish for brighter teeth. (If you fancy trying this out, mention pennybird and camera for a 10% discount).
When Sue arrived back at the studio, Catharine Batour, the talented makeup artist who donated her time and expertise to do three makeovers for the prizewinner, was ready for action. To prepare Sue's skin for the make up application, Catherine used Neal's Yard refining cleanser, oil free eye make up remover, Frankincense eye cream, Frankincense Intense Lift face serum and Frankincense Intense Cream.
The first look we created, was 'relaxed'
Make up: This look was very natural with Eyeshadow by Urban Decay Cosmetics, using Naked 3 Pallet, brown eye liner by Lord and Berry and a subtle peach lipstick by MAC Cosmetics in Koi Coral and Twig Lip liner to enhance Sue's features for a flawless finish.
Styling: Sue had brought along a selection of tops and cardigans and we looked through them to find the most flattering colour combination. We decided on a light floral top, jeans and a coral cardigan. I used a hair light and a front light, trying to emulate natural light, because I thought this would suit the look best – unfortunately it was too dark not to use my lights! When I began working with Sue in my studio, she was amazing. Graceful, gentle and open, with pin sharp concentration on all the fiddly adjustments I was making.
The second look was 'floral'
Make up: Catherine added eyeshadow by MAC Cosmetics as a highlighter and pressed lipstick colour sweet copper by No7 on top of the original MAC lipstick to lift the colour, giving a romantic feminine look.
Styling: I sourced the tulle skirt and sparkly top for Sue as she left the styling of this look entirely up to me. I shot her against a painted dark grey canvas, using a hair light and a front studio light and modifier. I wanted the look to be dreamy and romantic and I loved the colour of the flowers with the ensemble. Catherine helped me by throwing the tulle into the air and the three of us thoroughly enjoyed the Cinderella moment!
The third look was 'elegant'
Make up: Cat wanted a stronger look, so added black eye liner by Lord and Berry and changed the lipstick to sweet copper, giving Sue a sophisticated, more dramatic look.
Styling: Sue wears a lot of white and wanted to contrast this with a dark backdrop. I usually shoot the 'elegant' look as black on black, but I was happy to go with Sue's instinct on this. The portraits must reflect the subject's personality and her inner sense of self, so working together is important. We got a bit bolder with our posing in this set and Sue was very relaxed. I think the final set of images really shows her beautiful personality.
Sue seemed to enjoy the day and I hope she was able to see how her beauty grows. Our greatest moment was her response to seeing her portraits: "I've never loved so many photographs of myself." Those words are music to our ears Sue. With love from Penny & Cat & Esther xx


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Lab Notes / Tags / Page M / Menopausal Symptoms
Stick with Symptom Relief
Hormones for Disease Prevention Not Good Idea
While taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for symptom relief around the time of menopause may still be supported, taking HRT after menopause for disease prevention isn't recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which reaffirmed their 2005 guideline for use of HRT (estrogen alone and combination with progestin). While HRT may reduce the risk of broken bones for women past menopause, the increased risks outweigh benefits for chronic disease prevention. Those using HRT after menopause may have increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, breast cancer, dementia, urinary incontinence, gallbladder disease, and blood clots in the lungs and legs. Yet, the study may not apply to women who take HRT for a short time for hot flashes, or to women under 50 who have surgical menopause.
More at WebMD | Posted 6 years ago by Peggy Rowland
Previously: Cost of Treating Normal Health Conditions
Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Estrogen Protects Some from Breast Cancer
Women who've had hysterectomies and take estrogen pills for menopause treatment may have a lower risk of breast cancer. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative showed a statistically significant lower breast cancer risk among the women taking estrogen who did not have a family history of breast cancer, reports New York Times. However, the finding only applies to women who've had hysterectomies. A woman with her uterus should take combination estrogen and progestin to prevent uterine cancer, which is a risk when taking estrogen only pills. The new study findings were released last week at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
More at New York Times | Posted 8 years ago by Peggy Rowland
Previously: Metastatic Breast Cancer
Many Would Respond to Lower Dose
Doctors Prescribe High Dose Hormone Therapy
"Pills containing 50 mcg or greater estrogen are considered high dose. Low is around 20 to 35 mcg."
- Peggy in the comments
While the use of lower-dose hormone therapy increased between 2001 and 2009, researchers believe that physicians still aren't fully incorporating the latest evidence supporting the use of lower-dose hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms. The new research, conducted using data collected from outpatient doctor visits between 2001 and 2009, reveals that less than one-third of women on hormone therapy in 2009 were taking a low dose. Yet, two-thirds of those with menopausal symptoms are likely to benefit on low-dose therapy, says senior study author Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, of Stanford Prevention Research Center. Lower-dose hormone therapy carries less risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. Findings are reported in Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Society.
More at EureakAlert | Posted 8 years ago by Peggy Rowland
Previously: Hormone Replacement


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The beauty of Kyo-gawara tiles.
Shoki-san is a small sculpture made of Kyoto roof tile clay.
Shoki-san was an intelligent man who passed the examination to enter the emperor's palace during the Tang dynasty.
One night, he appeared in the emperor's dream and cured him from an illness caused by evil demons.
Even now, the Chinese put the image of Shoki-san on the door in the end of the year to drive away evil spirits. In Japan, Shoki-san has been associated with the Boy's Day celebration from Muromachi period.
Asada Seigawara Tile Factory is one of the rare places that still produce Shoki-san, executing all the production processes by hand.
The majestic figure of Shoki-san with a beautiful silver glow is a unique product made with great care by the hands of skillful Kyoto artisans.


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- Sharlene Jackson
- 2 years ago
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1 NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS: 5 YEAR PLAN ( ) Joint Recommendations by New York Affordable Housing Stakeholders
2 DECEMBER 7 th, 2015 Joint Recommendations by the Following New York Affordable Housing Stakeholders 1
3 A coalition of 10 groups representing over 1000 affordable housing organizations, businesses, advocates, and service providers have come together to recommend a five year, $4 billion capital plan to address New York s housing crisis. Investing in affordable housing is smart policy for New York State, providing safe, quality affordable homes, jobs for local residents, and spurring economic development in communities across the state. As affordable housing stakeholders, we are encouraged by Governor Cuomo s track record in housing and his commitment to bold and innovative policy solutions to social problems. Together, we offer the following solutions to address housing affordability and neighborhood renewal through a comprehensive state-wide affordable housing plan to be implemented by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEED & CHALLENGES New York State is facing an affordable housing crisis. Statewide, more than half of renters pay over 30% of their income on housing costs, qualifying as rent-burdened according to federal standards. More than 80,000 state residents are homeless on any given night, many in need of services to achieve housing stability. Demand for affordable housing continues to grow as rents soar, especially in New York City. NYCHA s public housing waiting list has over 270,201 families for 177,666 apartments. The housing authority, like many others across the state, has accumulated significant unmet capital needs while the federal government continues to retreat from supporting public housing. Our aging population adds to the growing demand for affordable housing options. By 2040, we will see a 40% increase in elderly NYC households, rising to 1.4 million seniors. For many senior households on fixed incomes, keeping up with rising rents is difficult. A shocking 65% of single elderly households living in rent stabilized units pay more than half of their income on rent. Too many New Yorkers live in areas of concentrated poverty across the State with high crime rates, poor performing schools, and a dearth of amenities and services. While many counties face high numbers of abandoned and vacant properties due to foreclosure, disinvestment and area job loss, other counties are struggling with rising land costs. Escalating property costs are a threat to a robust affordable housing pipeline in New York State. Land costs make it difficult for affordable housing developers to compete for sites in moderate- and even low-income neighborhoods. In NYC neighborhoods, rising land values also drive tenant displacement without sufficient resources for proactive preservation of existing affordable housing which can help combat this trend. It has long been understood that strategic affordable housing investments act as a catalyst for the economic development of low-income areas. Innovative policy solutions paired with critical housing resources are necessary to continue revitalizing distressed communities, while preserving affordable housing where it exists and creating housing options for low-income families in high opportunity areas. The State should pursue a dual strategy of revitalizing economically distressed neighborhoods through targeted affordable housing investment while simultaneously pursuing strategies to provide affordable housing options in highopportunity neighborhoods. This dual strategy should be devised with an analysis to determine how housing investments can further fair housing goals, as well as act as a catalyst for the economic development and revitalization of distressed low-income areas. 2
4 STATE-WIDE SOLUTIONS Sources of Funds Since January 2015, approximately $2.5 billion in bank settlement funds to New York State has accumulated. This substantial sum should be directed to address the affordable housing crisis (this number may increase before the 2017 budget is negotiated) and should be used to fund top budget and policy priorities including new signature housing initiatives. Dedicate at least $1 billion in bank settlement funds to housing programs. These funds represent an opportunity for significant capital investment in affordable housing in a coordinated investment strategy that can be achieved by the Governor s office and State Legislature. Top Budget and Policy Priorities In order to address statewide homelessness and the need for income diverse housing opportunities, especially for extremely low-income households, we recommend the following budget priorities: Enact and fund a statewide supportive housing agreement for 35,000 units over the next 10 years: 30,000 units in NYC and 5,000 units outside NYC as outlined by the Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing o In NYC, 15,000 units to match the City s commitment. o Outside NYC, 5,000 units of new construction and scattered site housing. o Dedicate two-thirds of the units in the new statewide NY/NY program to individuals (23,350 units), with the remaining one-third for families (10,150 units) and youth (1,500 units). o Provide adequate funding to operate the housing and provide support services. To be a viable resource, scattered-site supportive housing will need adequate funds to keep pace with market rents over time and all supportive housing will require long-term contracts as well as adequate operating and service funds to provide sufficient supports to help tenants remain healthy and stable. Significantly increase the current annual SLIHC allocation to $25M-$30M, to address demand, create housing for seniors at a variety of income levels, encourage development of more mixed income housing, and help meet Fair Housing goals. In addition: o Increase the maximum per project eligibility for SLIHC from $750,000 to $1M. o Increase SLIHC per unit cap of $20,000 to $22,000 to match the current LIHC cap. Finance $175M of capital repairs in public housing annually, helping to preserve public housing units for low-income New Yorkers. $100M should be allocated to NYCHA s capital needs, with an additional $75M reserved for public housing authorities throughout the rest of the state to incentive participation in HUD s Rental Demonstration Program (RAD). Establish a publicly available inventory of State-owned land suitable for affordable housing development across State agencies and authorities. Allocate no less than $800M in volume cap to NYC s Housing Development Corporation annually to help provide predictability and address demand for bond-financing in the City s affordable housing pipeline. 3
5 New State-Wide Housing Finance Programs Create a new Senior Housing Plus Services program to support aging in place of New York s rapidly growing low-income elder population. o Appropriate $50M per year for five years to provide an average of $100,000 per unit for up to 500 units, which developers could use with other capital funding sources to develop senior units. o The program should require an appropriate service component that emphasizes wellness and healthy aging, and avoidance of premature entry into expensive Medicaid funded institutional settings. Work closely with other agencies (including DOH and SOFA) to identify polices and regulations that advance or impede these solutions and act accordingly. o The new program should be paired with secure stream of services funding, either in the form of New York State grants or underwritten as part of the project operating budget. o Dedicate 200 project based Section 8 vouchers to senior housing annually to support the development of units for very low-income seniors. This may also help projects secure bond financing. o Encourage use of SLIHC to provide cross subsidization of rents where markets allow. o Senior housing should not be concentrated solely in high-opportunity areas, as it could become an impediment to achieving fair housing goals. Incentivize Affordable Housing Development in High-Opportunity Neighborhoods to affirmatively further fair housing while also complementing existing efforts to revitalize low-income neighborhoods. Statewide policy should encourage development of affordable housing in low-crime areas with access to jobs and high-performing schools. o Provide flexibility on subsidy caps and scoring incentives in current HCR programs to allow for higher acquisition costs in high opportunity neighborhoods. o Work with municipalities to develop incentives in the area of zoning and local siting of affordable housing projects. o Collaborate with the Empire State Development Corporation on community building initiatives. o Prioritize use of State-owned land in high opportunity areas for affordable housing and award sites through a competitive RFP process. o Facilitate the development of a diversity of affordable housing types in high opportunity areas, particularly family and supportive housing serving low- and extremely low-income households. Proactively Address Preservation of State-Assisted Units o In anticipation of the State s aging affordable housing portfolio, establish a proactive preservation financing option, similar to NYC s Year 15 Program, to extend affordability and make needed improvements to aging affordable stock. Continue Supporting Effective Programs Reduce Homelessness by incorporating a comprehensive strategy to end homelessness in a statewide housing plan. Prioritizing a robust and long-term supportive housing program is the best way to combat chronic homelessness. To end homelessness for other populations, close coordination between the Governor s office State agencies and the Legislature can achieve the following: o Set statewide goals to reduce homelessness. 4
6 o Support local rental assistance programs. o Raise the public assistance housing allowance. o Promote placement from shelter to permanent housing by: Increasing incentives for extremely low-income and homeless households within HCR programs. Considering the establishment of set-aside requirements for homeless families, homeless singles, or LINC referrals for affordable units in market rate buildings receiving tax abatement and HFA bonds. These buildings do not receive direct subsidy and are therefore currently not required to meet additional programmatic requirements under housing agency financing programs. Supporting higher land acquisition costs to provide geographic diversity for supportive housing. Continue to finance the preservation and construction of Moderate- and Middle-Income Housing o Continue the successful Mitchell Lama Preservation program and coordinate this effort with that of NYC. o Take advantage of the market s appetite for SLIHC by increasing the allocation of tax credits as per recommended budget priorities. o Refine HCR s new Middle Income Housing Program (MIHP) to ensure full utilization. Continue to fund units at a range of AMIs up to the allowable maximum 130%, and ensure the inclusion of neighborhoods where markets may not currently be strong enough to reach 130% AMI levels. Work with developers, syndicators and investors to identify the optimal mix of tax credit and moderate/middle income units to minimize real estate risk and maximize both MIP resources and tax credit equity. Support Affordable Homeownership through new and existing targeted programs to help low and moderate income homeowners purchase and remain in their homes o Housing Counseling and Legal Services: Fund housing counseling and legal services for prospective home-buyers and homeowners for services such as pre-purchase housing counseling and guidance, foreclosure prevention assistance, and resiliency retrofitting. o The NYS Mortgage Assistance Program: Provide 0% 30-year foreclosure prevention loans of up to $40,000 to reinstate delinquent mortgages, pay down principal on first or second liens, and pay delinquent property taxes or other debt impeding mortgage resolution. NYS MAP has received almost $40 million in applications in just 9 months. o The NYS Community Restoration Fund: Provide up to $60,000 per unit subsidy to support the resolution of distressed liens for homeowner retention or property acquisition for affordable homeownership, rental, or demolition of blighted structures. o Single-Family Home Repair Fund: Increase existing grant resources for home repairs, including support for the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation or local repair loans, to the maximum extent feasible. In addition, pilot loan loss reserve/guarantees to spur banks, Community Development Financial Institutions, and credit unions to make loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners with property maintenance needs related to foreclosure or delinquency or who are otherwise unable to qualify for repair financing. 5
7 o NYS Downpayment Assistance Funding: Provide downpayment assistance in high value markets to supplement resources that may have eligibility restrictions. Per unit subsidy would be determined based on an index of local market conditions accounting for AMI and housing prices. Capitalize on HCR s successes by maintaining and increasing support for Existing Funding Programs including Homes for Working Families, the Urban and Rural Community Investment Fund, Housing Trust Fund, and Neighborhood Preservation Program. Transparency Improve communication to the affordable housing community with public notices of policy changes. Establish programmatic production targets including budget and funding periods. Track progress in an annual production report matching budget allocations and funding periods. Populate the HCR housing website with existing state-subsidized affordable housing buildings: ( Coordinate with Localities on Housing Issues Ensure the Upstate Regional Initiative (URI) includes a robust affordable housing component within community revitalization activities. Affordable housing will allow URI funds to leverage additional public and private resources, which will stimulate local economies and create jobs. Regularly meet with NYC agencies to review projects at the initial planning stage on a borough basis to achieve a diverse mix of affordable housing types throughout New York s neighborhoods and avoid high geographic concentrations of low-income housing. Explore the creation of incentives and/or pairing resources to offer mobility and development opportunities in high opportunity areas to further expand affordable housing options. Coordinate with NYC in advocating for common federal housing priorities. Additional Issues Enable SONYMA policies to better support mixed-use affordable housing development by insuring permanent loans for the entirety of mixed-use projects pursuant to the SONYMA multifamily term sheet and by recognizing master leases. 6
8 Budget Recommendations: To set forth a proactive affordable housing strategy, a multi-year budget plan is required to ensure sufficient development of an affordable housing pipeline and predictability in financing programs. Long term investment is required in programs to solve pressing social problems such as a lack of affordable housing options for the State s homeless population, low-income seniors and to rehabilitate our public housing stock, among other priorities. Blue cells represent signing member group priorities. Fiscal Year 2016 Enacted New York State Budget New York State Housing Programs FY 2016 Enacted Budget FY 2017 FY 2018 FY Budget Request FY 2019 FY 2020 FY Year Total Access to Home (including set aside for disabled veterans) $20,601,000 $20,601,000 $21,000,000 $21,400,000 $21,800,000 $22,200,000 $107,001,000 Affordable Housing Corporation $29,000,000 $29,000,000 $29,600,000 $30,200,000 $30,800,000 $31,400,000 $151,000,000 Homeless Housing Assistance Program $63,500,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $500,000,000 Homes for Working Families Program $17,500,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $35,000,000 $40,000,000 $150,000,000 Housing Opportunity Program for Elderly (RESTORE) $6,400,000 $6,400,000 $6,500,000 $6,600,000 $6,700,000 $6,800,000 $33,000,000 Low Income Housing Trust Fund Program $47,700,000 $50,000,000 $55,000,000 $60,000,000 $65,000,000 $70,000,000 $300,000,000 Main Street Program $9,700,000 $9,700,000 $9,900,000 $10,100,000 $10,300,000 $10,500,000 $50,500,000 Mitchell Lama Rehabilitation Program $42,000,000 $42,000,000 $42,800,000 $43,700,000 $44,600,000 $45,500,000 $218,600,000 Middle Income Housing Program (MIHP) $25,000,000 $50,000,000 $55,000,000 $55,000,000 $60,000,000 $60,000,000 $280,000,000 Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) $8,479,000 $8,479,000 $8,600,000 $8,800,000 $9,000,000 $9,200,000 $44,079,000 NYC Housing Authority Tenant Pilot Program $742,000 $742,000 $760,000 $780,000 $800,000 $820,000 $3,902,000 NYCHA Modernization or Improvement Program $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $500,000,000 Public Housing Modernization Program $6,400,000 $6,400,000 $6,500,000 $6,600,000 $6,700,000 $6,800,000 $33,000,000 Rural & Urban Communities Initiatives Fund (CIF) $17,000,000 $20,000,000 $24,000,000 $28,000,000 $32,000,000 $36,000,000 $140,000,000 Rural Preservation Program (RPP) $3,539,000 $3,539,000 $3,600,000 $3,700,000 $3,800,000 $3,900,000 $18,539,000 Rural Rental Assistance Program (RRAP) $21,642,000 $21,642,000 $22,100,000 $22,500,000 $23,000,000 $23,500,000 $112,742,000 State Low-Income Housing Credit Program $8,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 $30,000,000 $30,000,000 $140,000,000 Statewide Supportive Housing* $124,500,000 $30,500,000 $91,500,000 $183,000,000 $305,000,000 NEW Public Housing RAD Capital Fund $75,000,000 $75,000,000 $75,000,000 $75,000,000 $75,000,000 $375,000,000 NEW Senior Housing + Services Program $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $250,000,000 NEW Foreclosure Prevention & Distressed Assets (MAP, Community Restoration & Hardest Hit Funds) $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $50,000,000 $250,000,000 Total $688,503,000 $710,360,000 $762,880,000 $846,000,000 $954,620,000 $3,962,363,000 *Service & Operating for New Construction Supportive Housing Units Based on Pipeline Expectations of Anticipated NY/NY 4 Agreements in first 5 years, 50% of 1500 in $30k/unit, 100% of 500 in the rest of the $16k/unit 7
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