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America's REAL target in Middle East is Iran - not Syria or ISIS, claims former ambassador
THE USA's real interest in the Middle East is not the liberation of Syria, nor the defeat of Islamic State (ISIS) but the "containment of Iran", a former ambassador has claimed.
AMERICA'S real interest in the Middle East is not the liberation of Syria, nor the defeat of Islamic State (ISIS) but the "containment of Iran", a former ambassador has claimed.
Melkulangara Bhadrakumar, a former ambassador to both Turkey and Uzbekistan, said: "It appears that the US is not looking for an anti-terrorist coalition to fight the ISIS in Syria in a concerted manner… A question that arises here is whether it is the defeat of the Islamic State that is the US' number one priority in Syria or the containment of Iran."
US Middle East interests could lie with Iran, not Syria
Mr Bhadrakumar, writing for the online journal Strategic Culture Foundation, added: "In the US estimation, rolling back Iran's influence in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon has become a pressing demand by its regional allies – Israel and Saudi Arabia principally – and it is, therefore, integral to the restoration of American hegemony in the Middle East.
"In the fullness of time, once Syria stabilises, if northern and eastern Syria were to remain under US' control or as its 'sphere of influence', it could create conditions for the laying of gas pipelines connecting Qatar to the European market, which indeed has been an idea on the backburner for almost a decade."
The one-time Indian ambassador, cited the testimony by US Central Command Chief General Joseph Votel during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 9.
Mr Bhadrakumar claims that Gen Votel stated that Iran was responsible for propping up the Syrian government.
A US soldier stands guard on the roof of the US embassy in Damascus
Because of this real involvement in the area, the US is not keen to join in an obvious alliance with Russia and other rebel forces to defeat ISIS as well as having an ambivalent stance against other extremists groups.
Mr Bhadrakumar claims that the US should back Khalifa Haftar, the 73-year-old Libyan armed forces commander who remains loyal to the elected government in the north African country.
A question that arises here is whether it is the defeat of the Islamic State that is the US' number one priority in Syria or the containment of Iran
He wrote: "Khalifa Haftar is the only figure in the chaotic Libyan landscape with the capability to vanquish the terrorist groups and bring some modicum of stability to the country in a conceivable future."
He continued: "However, what we are witnessing is instead a Obama-era policy of low-intensity western intervention and covert support for the Islamist Benghazi militia to push back at Haftar.
Former Indian ambassador to Turkey and Uzbekistan Melkulangara Bhadrakumar
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"If it is the rollback of Iran's regional influence that seems to be the US' number one priority in Syria, when it comes to Libya, it seems to be the old story of gaining control of its vast oil resources. Unsurprisingly, Libya's oil ports have become the focus of months of fighting."


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O'Donnell hungry for Euro adventure
Stephen O'Donnell knows a thing or two about a good European campaign.
The Dundalk skipper was part of the Shamrock Rovers side that made history by becoming the first Irish side to qualify for the Europa League proper in 2011.
O'Donnell played a major part in the run, scoring the winning penalty against Partizan Belgrade that secured the Hoops their progress to the lucrative group stages where they met Rubin Kazan, PAOK and Tottenham Hotspur.
Rovers' journey began with a victory over Flora Tallinn in the Champions League first qualifying round. Victory in that round ensured another four European ties and O'Donnell said there is no reason why this current Dundalk side should not be aiming for
a similar outcome.
"With this squad, we're aiming to get to the group stages but winning the first game is crucial," he told McGuinness Bar at the launch of the Lilywhite Supporters Club last Thursday night.
"Every year you see Irish teams going into Europe, looking for a big tie to make a few bob, and then going out but this squad wants to make its mark and do something in Europe."
Dundalk made significant progress in Europe last season, winning three of their four games before bowing out to Hajduk Split, 3-2 on aggregate, despite beating the Croatian giants in their own stadium.
"The thing that got on my wick is that their crowd stayed back after that game and applauded us off as though we were a team that were going to Croatia to get rolled over. It was almost 'good job lads, now get back to Ireland'," remarked O'Donnell.
"I think it's time now for Irish teams to go and start beating teams in their own back yard on a regular basis. Instead of getting pats on the back for getting knocked out, let's get the fans throwing chairs at their team because we've beaten them."
"I hate the thought of European teams thinking that Irish clubs are a soft touch," he continued.
"Physically, fitness wise and ability wise we can beat a lot of teams as we seen in Hajduk Split last year so let's forget about getting the big teams and having two games before you're out, let's aim for the group stages and try and establish ourselves."

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State Capitol Building In Need of Renovation
The Wyoming State Capitol Building in Cheyenne is one of the state's most iconic buildings, but it is in need of some costly renovations.
State Construction Manager Rich Cathcart says while the building is structurally sound, the building's steam-heating system is outdated, the air conditioning is nearly nonexistent, and its electrical wiring and water pipes require constant repair. In addition, a lack of a fire-suppression sprinkler system leaves the building vulnerable to disaster.
The Wyoming Legislature's Select Committee on Legislative Facilities received an update Monday on the condition of the historic Capitol Building as well as a new state office building project that is still in the design stage.
Cathcart told lawmakers that he received an estimate of $50 million dollars for renovation work at the capitol, but says he believes it can be done for less money than that. The building's last major renovation was completed in 1980.
Cathcart says the renovations would take about two years to complete and the Legislature and other state officials who work year-round in the Capitol would need to move elsewhere.
To accommodate the move, the Wyoming Legislature is proceeding with the design plans to build a new state office building at the state-acquired property at the former Safeway grocery store on Pioneer Avenue. That building could serve as a temporary place for officials and legislators during the renovation. Once the work is done, the office building would be used to house various agencies that currently are renting office space throughout Cheyenne.


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It's a great feeling to be your own boss and make money at it. At least, until you discover that you are now responsible for paying self-employment tax and may be required to make estimated tax payments. I have been paying self-employment tax over the last few years; however, I have not made an estimated tax payment to the IRS yet. Instead, I have been increasing the federal and state income taxes withholding from my job to cover the increasing tax burden. In this article, I'll try to cover some of the basic as it pertains to self-employment tax and estimated tax payment.
Normally when you work for an employer, they will pay half of your Social Security and Medicare tax, and withhold taxes from your paycheck to cover your tax bill. But when you are in business for yourself, you have to pay the entire amount your own. This self-employment tax rate is 15.3%, and it consists of two parts: 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare.
Fortunately, you can deduct half of your self-employment tax (or SE tax) in figuring your adjusted gross income. Wage earners cannot deduct social security and Medicare taxes.
You must pay SE tax and file Schedule SE (Form 1040-ES) if either of the following applies.
The SE tax rules apply no matter how old you are and even if you are already receiving Social Security or Medicare.
You figure SE tax yourself using Schedule SE (Form 1040-ES). For 2009, only the first $106,800 of your combined wages, tips, and net earnings is subject to any combination of the 12.4% social security part of the self-employment tax. That is if your income is less than $106,800, simply multiply the amount by 15.3%. If your income is more than $106,800, then multiply the amount by 2.9% for Medicare, and add $13,243.20 (maximum Social Security tax) to the result.
Our system is a pay-as-you-go tax. This means you must pay the tax as you earn or receive income during the year. There are two ways to pay as you go: withholding and estimated taxes. If you expect to owe tax of $1,000 or more (including self-employment tax) when you file your return, you generally have to make estimated tax payments. To make estimated tax payment:
Normally, you have to pay estimated tax payment before your normal income tax return filing date deadline. However, you can make also choose to make 4 equal payments according to the IRS payment due date schedule. For example, 2009 estimated tax due dates are: April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 (2010).
These are just the basics and taxes can get complicated quickly — especially when you throw in state and city taxes into the mix. Despite my research and many hours spent reading about taxes, I am still not fully comfortable with my current tax situation and will most likely hire a tax advisor to help me with my 2009 taxes. After all, do it yourself can only get you so far in this world!
First year doing taxes as employed and have a business on the side (self employed). How do I do the estimated taxes? The estimated tax sheet has
1:enter expected income and profits subject to self employment tax
6:. Enter your expected wages(if subject to social security tax)
Do I include my pay for my regular job as employee in a business? Or do I just put how much I make on my side job?
I do yard services but get paid cash $100.-$225.a month.rarely I'll get a personal check for my payment. Can anyone help me,how would I file
Where do I report the estimated tax payment on my 2010 1040 form?
Thanks for the heads up about having to register ahead of time to be able to get a PIN. That was information I haven't seen anywhere else and it's pertinent.
My husband and I are self employed and pay estimated tax. We did not have the money to make our 3rd estimated tax that was due Sept 15th. We have the money now (end of Oct) so do we pay and expect and penalty or wait until the Jan payment is due and double up?
If I pay estimated taxes, will it include everything; like social security
This is a unique situation for me.
If I have a profit for the 1st quarter of approx $500, I technically owe Self Employment tax on 92.35% of that. However, with my individual taxes I have such high deductions that I owe no taxes even when the SE tax is thrown in. At the end of the year, the situation will be the same.
1) Do I have to pay the SE tax on a quarterly basis anyway even though when computed into the individual taxes shows no taxes due?
2) If I have a profit in the business and do not owe taxes after computing the individual tax return (including the SE due), do I get credit for Social Security?
Any help with these 2 questions would be appreciated…
If I get a business License and business tax ID number and have the companies make the checks out to the company instead of my name. Then not pull any money out to pay myself until 2nd quarter or 3rd quarter of 2010 to myself. Do I personally have to claim the money on personal taxes for 2009? I only worked for three weeks on my independant contractor basis in 2009 and don't want to claim it if I don't have to. I also opened a business bank account so it won't appear in my personal account.
Hello Guys
I am working in domestic cleaning now, I want pay tax for self employed.
I don't know do it.
My wages is £ 200 per month. I must pay tax for this income???
I am married, my husband too is working.
Somebody can help me???
Consider starting a company (s-corp) like I did and get an accountant (about $150 – to $250) per month to take care of all your state and federal taxes. What's better is that as a business you can write off your accountants fees and a whole host of other business/blogging expenses.
You guys may be thinking this is more complicated than it is. Make your payments, keep track of them, and report the payments when you file your taxes. In and of itself, that isn't very complicated.
Now, if you want to try to actually figure out how much you'll owe, that can complicate things, but not in a way that requires an accountant unless you want the accountant to calculate what . . . really, cannot be accurately calculated.
So here's what you can do: Sign up with the electronic payment system. Then, every time you get a paycheck that has SE tax due on it, pay a percentage of it via the electronic payment system. You can guesstimate what you'll owe if you know what else you'll be earning (or your spouse will) during the year, and just pay it as you receive it.
For me, that's 1/3 of my checks: I figure on the 12.4% plus roughly our marginal rate. Rather than pay quarterly, you can pay when you want (and that could be, I recommend, each check). That way, no quarterly huge pain when you have to pay but don't have that much money. And it's even worse if you skip your payments and have to pay it when you file your return the next year.
And don't forget your state will want some too if it has an income tax.
"I have been increasing the federal and state income taxes withholding from my job to cover the increasing tax burden."
This is what I've been doing, and it's worked so far. The problem this is year is that, with the exception of January, I haven't had a W-2 job all year! But I know I haven't made enough in SE income this year to put me over the $1,000-in-taxes-owed line, so I'm fine for 2009. 2010 I may need an accountant and estimated tax payments, but I'll cross that bridge when I get there! 🙂
Great overview of an important tax issue for Defensive Entrepreneurs!


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The hot and humid weather is returning for a few days, this morning I can feel the change in the air, I will get chores down early today and get food made too.
Yesterday I finished a batch of Chopped Suey Pickles. Today I will cut up another batch and will make them tomorrow morning. Over the weekend I plan to make Bread and Butter Pickles. I particularly like these two kinds of pickles and made a nice addition to a meal. I also do love making them and the pickle smell lingers in the house for a day or two.
Big Sammy will be coming to his new home on Monday or Tuesday I can't wait for him to come. He has recovered from his illness and is in great shape. He is only one year old and I expect the house to be lively once again.
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She also claims she was forced to have sex, when a minor, with prominent lawyer and former Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz.
Oh well. The BBC ought to know. They know every other pedophile, pervert and rapist in the world.
Famed attorney Alan Dershowitz fights accusations of sexual assault - Washington Examiner
Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor and outspoken critic of how colleges have been handling sexual assault, was accused of having sex with an underage girl by a former witness against billionaire investor Jeffrey Epstein.
Teachers decry Harvard's shift on sex assaults - Boston Globe
"This is an issue of political correctness run amok," said Alan M. Dershowitz, an emeritus Harvard Law professor who was among the faculty members signing an article, sent to the Globe's Opinion page, that is critical of the new procedures.
Catholic Church Accused of Covering Up Pedophilia: Blame the Jews - Alan Dershowitz
The Jews managed to do this by arranging for the media which they, of course, control to give disproportionate attention to the Vatican sex scandal.
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In this Road to InfoComm edition Bennett Liles talks with Barry Goldin, director of systems integration at Audio Video Systems in Chantilly, Va. AVS works primarily with federal government and educational institutions in providing custom audio and video integration solutions. Goldin discusses his plans for InfoComm 08 and his company's strategy for deploying staff at the show to achieve the maximum coverage of the areas critical to his business. Barry is also chairman of InfoComm's Systems Integrators Leadership Council. Listen to this podcast with Barry Goldin as he relates his plans for InfoComm 08


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The overstuffed tacos at El Aguila include carnitas (left) and barbacoa (right).
If you're a Mexican taqueria occupying actual real estate, how do you compete with all the trucks that set up shop as soon as the sun goes down?
The answer is simple: You make your tacos far bigger than those of your rolling counterparts, filling them with so much meat that they can be subdivided, using the pair of fresh corn tortillas to make each into two separate tacos.
The tacos at El Aguila ("The Eagle") at the corner of Lexington and 116th Street in East Harlem are $2.50 each ($3 for barbacoa–steamed goat), and the roster of fillings generally parallels that of the taco trucks, concentrating on chicken, tongue, sausage, goat, and several permutations of pork.
The tacos come with a choice of four salsas that are dispensed from a big humpy stainless steel device at one side of the dining room. The guacamole is much thicker than that dispensed from the trucks; you could almost dip chips in it. Since the place is also a tortilleria, the tortillas are imperially fresh.
From the upper left going clockwise, salsas include chipotle, guacamole, roja, and verde.
A number of freshly baked pastries beckon at El Aguila.
The place is not only a taqueria and a tortilleria, but a panaderia too, so a range of pastries is displayed in a case along the back wall. Our favorite was the $1 thick slice of flan, nicely browned on top, with a bottom crust that was like fine textured cornbread. The pastries are baked at El Aguila's original location in Passaic, New Jersey. El Aguila is open 24 hours a day for your taco eating needs. 137 East 116th Street, no phone
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I don't know how it happened, really. We've all had our fantasies. God knows I've had mine. You see, I've been in the closet for 36 years. It's amazing how that goes. One day you realize you're gay, the next day you realize you're way too far into a heterosexual life to be gay. There's the closet door. You step in. It's a perfect fit. And there you are for the next 36 years.
Being in the closet gives a guy a lot of time for fantasy. I've had sex with everyone from Marlon Brando (in his early years, of course) to Prince William. I bet not many of you can say that. My favorite sex partner, though, was a young man named Jason. He was about 5'9", dirty blonde hair, muscular, but not overly so. He had an ass to die for. Every time he walked by, I sighed deeply. Every time he walked by naked, I moaned softly. His face was boyish. His smile was wonderful. It lit up the room. In short, he was my dream man.
Jason was a college student who needed a place to stay and I was living alone and had a room to rent. I never dreamed he was gay. I had put an ad in the college paper. I really wasn't setting a trap, although later it would seem so to anyone who hadn't known my innocent motives. He came to my door one evening about 7:30. He said he was desperate and would I take him in? He had come that day to move into his dorm room, and someone else was already there. The college had made a mistake. They said there was nothing they could do. So, poor, Jason had spent the day trying to find a room. By the time he hit my place he was totally exhausted.
I had no intention of renting my room to someone, even if he was desperate and exhausted, without the proper reference checks, etc. I had heard far too many tales of mature men being killed by roomers. Still, he looked harmless, and so tired that I had to let him in at least to sit down and rest.
He seemed grateful and came in and literally fell down on the sofa. I got a good look at him then. He was sweaty and unkempt, but truly a golden child. His skin was that color that is between beige and brown and really did glow with a golden sheen. His eyes were amber. I had never seen amber eyes and I could hardly stop peering into them. They seemed to demand that I look there, and so I did. At that point, I did not even look at the rest of his body. His eyes transfixed me. It was a good thing, too, because if I had looked at the rest of his body, I might have done things that, well, I just might have done things, that's all.
"My name's Jason," he said. "Can you rent me the room? Will you rent me the room? Money's no problem. I have plenty of money. I'm a good person. I'm going to be a lawyer like my dad. You can call him if you like. You have to rent me the room because there's no way I can go out there again and look anywhere else. Please, er
"John," I said. I don't usually make spur of the minute decisions, but I was already in love with the kid. If he killed me, he killed me. At least he might let me look at him for a while before he did me in.
"Yes", I said.
He cried. I'm not kidding. He put his head down on the arm of the sofa and cried, softly. But there was no mistaking what he was doing. He looked so young and vulnerable there that I had to stop myself from going to him and holding his head in my arms. What a day he must have had. How frightened he must have been as it got dark and he had no place to stay. It was almost as if he had heard my thoughts.
"Of course, I could have gone to a hotel. I have the money. But I had to give it one last try. You were my last try, John. Thank you. Sorry about the tears. I don't know what came over me."
"Exhaustion," I said. "Exhaustion came over you. Don't be embarrassed, Jason. You were just too tired and relieved not to cry. I won't hold it against you. I've been known to cry once in awhile myself."
He just smiled at me, and laid his head down on the arm of the sofa.
"Have you eaten, Jason?"
"No," he said. "But I can go out. There's a McDonalds down at the
"You just rest there, and I'll fix you something. If you want to go freshen up and get rid of those things, your room is right down that hallway."
The smile he gave me then would have made the angels sing. I was instantly in love
not in lust, in love. That is, I was in love until he got up to take his things to his room. It was then I saw that rear end. There was never one quite like it. Michelangelo would have drooled all over the granite. I could tell even through the jeans that it was magnificent. It was just small enough to be gorgeous and just poppy enough to be interesting. It was like buying a strawberry shortcake and finding out that it came with whipped cream. I was in love with that cute college kid, but I was in deep lust with his ass!
I fixed him a sandwich, a large glass of milk and some chips. I had some cookies, too. I suppose I gave away how I thought of him by serving him a grade school lunch, but he was just so darn cute.
"How old are you, Jason?" I asked.
"Eighteen," he said. "I know I don't look it, but I am. How old are you, John?"
It was a fair question. I had brought it on myself.
"Fifty-five," I said.
"You don't look it," he answered.
"Then we have something in common, don't we?" I didn't mean to sound sarcastic, but I guess it came out that way.
"Sorry," he said.
"About what?"
"I didn't mean to insult you or anything."
"Jason, if you're going to live here for awhile, you need to know that it's real hard to insult me. I'm the one who's going to have to be careful. I tend to be sarcastic. I'll try to watch it, but I know that sometimes something will slip out. Don't let it hurt your feelings."
He just smiled and continued to eat his sandwich. After he finished eating, he said he was going to have to turn in. He said he had everything he needed and that, if it was all right, he'd just take a shower and fall into bed. I told him it was his room; he could do anything he wanted in it. He smiled, thanked me again for letting him stay, and turned to go.
I followed that ass every inch of the way until it faded from sight at the end of the hallway. Such a sigh came out of me that I turned to see who had made the noise. I had to laugh when I realized that it was me. I sat down to watch some TV before I turned in, but all I saw on that screen was a beautiful young man and an even more beautiful ass.
I must have fallen asleep, because I awoke, startled, with a tap on my shoulder. I must have jumped.
"On, sorry, John, I didn't mean to startle you." He was laughing.
"It's O.K. I always jump when I wake up. It's so much more fun than yawning and stretching."
He was standing there with nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. It was my first glimpse of his chest. (Look out, Michelangelo; this is almost as good as the other side.) Just enough muscle to hold those two nipples out where the breeze could hit them and make them hard. Just enough hair beneath his navel to point the way to heaven. It might as well have been a neon sign flashing: "Eat at Joes." I know I gave myself away. I couldn't help it. I couldn't stop looking. I was mesmerized.
Everything was silent for what seemed to be an hour. Neither of us moved. I was not looking at Jason in the eyes, but I knew I would like to get to that later. Then I heard him speak in barely a whisper,
"I'm gay, John."
"I said, I'm gay, and I know you've been looking at me all evening, and I know how you've been looking at me. I know you're gay too, and I know you like what you see. I owe you, John, and you can have what you want."
"But, I'm so
"Old? That doesn't make any difference to me. It never has. You're kind. You're sweet, and you're really kind of cute. What's your dick look like? Not shriveled, I hope."
That broke the ice and we both laughed. I reached out and pulled him to me. My mouth was on his dick through the towel. He let the towel drop and I was greeted by seven inches of heaven. Soft, hard, smooth, sweet, moving slowly back and forth against my lips. I could tell the love making tonight would be tender and sensual. Jason didn't need to actually love me. I had enough love for both of us.
He didn't let me enjoy myself for very long, although I could have enjoyed myself in his lovely loins for hours. He literally had to pry me loose from his penis, in a gentle way of course. But I wasn't going to let that baby go easily. Who knew when I would get to visit in those parts again? He was in charge. I knew that. I liked that. I needed that. I thought it was strange that, here I was 55 years old, being led around by a naked teen-ager, but somehow that didn't matter. There was no age between us.
In his bedroom, he reached down and took a small drop of pre-cum from his penis and gently touched my lips. Then he leaned in and kissed me. The combination of the sensation of the kiss and the taste of the pre-cum nearly sent me over the edge. And it was so romantic
my knees nearly buckled. He slowly undressed me, taking time as he did so to make love to every part of my body that was uncovered so lovingly by those beautiful hands.
At last it was time for him to remove the last bit of my clothing. He looked up at me with those amber eyes and said somehow gently and forcefully at the same time, "Close your eyes, John."
I did. What happened then was the sweetest, most wonderful feeling I have ever had. The air on my genitals was cool, shocking me out of my totally aroused state for just a moment, until the softest of touches began to cradle my balls, just barely fondling them as they encased them in their wonderful warmth. At the same time, a wonderful warm feeling came over my dick. It was Jason barely blowing on the tip, teasing me tenderly, and making me moan softly. I was ready. Then, as if in slow motion, he began to swallow my penis, beginning at the slit and working his way down to the base. What seemed like hours must have been just minutes, but each wonderful advancement towards his goal took me to a higher level of agony and ecstasy at the same time. My body shivered as he reached the base and I heard a little giggle slip out of the mouth of my wonderful lover.
Slowly he moved his lips up my body, stopping at my nipples to suck briefly and moving on to my lips. Again, in almost slow motion, I felt his tongue push between my lips invading my mouth, hot and searching. I might not live through this, but I was going to die a happy man.
Without saying a word, Jason pulled himself away from me. I felt as if a part of myself had left me. He looked at me with those eyes, drinking me in, and touched me gently on the shoulder. Then he turned and lay down on the bed, giving me access to that wonderful part of him that I so wanted to touch. I was not to be disappointed. It was golden and perfect, just round enough to want to be touched in every way possible. I knelt beside him and slowly began to taste every part of those beautiful orbs. So sweet. How could I get enough of them? How could I hold this moment in my memory forever?
After allowing my fill of his wonderful cheeks, Jason reached around and spread himself open, showing me the most beautiful rosebud I could ever imagine. I knew that it was his way of offering himself to me, and I would not take his offer lightly. I would treasure it as it should be treasured. I bent down slowly, savoring the sweet smell of his body mixed with the aroma of the soap he had used in his shower. The taste was beyond wonderful as my tongue probed and licked causing Jason to moan and squirm as I did so. I knew I had to act quickly or run the risk of coming before sampling all of what Jason was offering me. I was near the point of no return.
I placed a pillow under Jason, allowing that wonderful ass to rise slightly into the air. I had to stop and touch it, moving my hand gently around it before completing my journey. Jason had put wonderful scented oil on the table beside the bed. I put on a condom, and then poured a good supply of the oil on my hands. Then I massaged it into Jason's ass and onto my penis. Then I knelt between his legs, kissed the small of his back and pressed the tip of my penis against his beautiful man hole. He groaned. He knew I would be gentle. I knew this would be love making, and not just sex.
I pushed in slowly, each moment bringing more ecstasy than the last, until I was completely inside this golden boy. Moving was not even a thought as I savored the feeling of love and lust that somehow swirled around my brain and body, causing me to moan and nearly cry out.
Then the lust took over for both of us. We started moving simultaneously as thought there had been some sort of magical time appointed. At first it was very slow, agonizingly slow. But our moves began to quicken as a feeling spread from my penis and balls slowly over my entire body until I was completely lost in lust for Jason as he was lost in his lust for me. A kind of sound started to come from both of us as our thrusts became faster and faster until we were nearly screaming as our passion neared its completion. Finally, I could stand it no longer. My body stiffened. My penis drove deeper, ever deeper into Jason's bowels, and I screamed as I came in love and lust. As I came, I felt the same from Jason's body, as he seemed to grip and hold my penis in its final ecstasy of love. I collapsed on him, crying uncontrollably. The experience had been unbelievable. Jason turned over, smiled at me, looked at me with those loving amber eyes, kissed me tenderly on the lips, and cradled my head until I fell asleep.
The alarm went of at six. Barry Manilow. I had to remember to change that station. Remembering our wonderful night of love making, instinctively I reached out for the warmth I had known the night before. He was gone. Of course he was gone. It had all been a dream, a fantasy, a concoction.
But was it? Could reality have been any more wonderful? Could those lips have been sweeter, those eyes more compelling that ass
well, that ass? I had had many fantasies before, but none like this one, none like Jason, none that made me ache inside to make it a reality. If I thought as hard as I could, maybe
. Get a grip. Pinocchio did not live here. Besides, it was his nose that was long, and, with your luck, he was probably straight. How could I miss something, someone, who had never existed? And yet I did. Reason, I guess, is not quite awake at six in the morning. I turned off Barry and headed for the shower. Cold water may be just what I needed. But there I was, looking for him in the mirror as I shaved, expecting him to walk into the kitchen as I was fixing breakfast.
All right! It was my life and I was not going to lose this beautiful golden boy! After all, the difference between fantasy and reality was paper thin and for a while at least, Jason was going to be very much a part of my life. I would not lose him without at fight. I laughed out loud at myself, and heard myself say, "You old fool, you've really lost it this time." But I didn't care. I was in control. Jason would be home tonight after class for dinner, and this time I was pretty sure he would have a cute friend with him.
It was time to leave for work. I closed the door to my apartment, locked it, and, smiling, whistled softly as I walked down the hall, knowing that tonight I would see once again the most beautiful golden ass in the whole wide world.
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Sexual Crimes Against Children, 'Landmark' Legislation Proposed In Dewan Rakyat
Apr 04, 2017 03:44 PM EDT
The long awaited Sexual Offences Against Children Bill 2017 was finally proposed for the first reading in Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat on Mar. 27. The new law includes a section on child grooming, that plainly states it's an offense to communicate or meet with a child for sexual purposes.
The Star's R.AGE team initiated a campaign lobbying for the Bill which garnered about 115 pledges from the MPs, following the release of a documentary on sexual crimes against Malaysian children called "Predator In My Phone". The effort harvested a "landmark" legislation that would help deal with sexual crimes against children.
DSP Tan Gee Soon from Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division (D11) said Nov. last year said that almost 10,000 cases of sexual crimes against children were reported since 2013. The recent cases involve high-profile cases of sexual predators, including British pedophile Richard Huckle and Penang-born serial rapist Selva Kumar Subbiah - a reminder that the Bill needs to be passed immediately.
According to The Star, both the Backbenchers and Opposition lawmakers have supported the new legislation that would help to prevent sexual crimes against children despite the political divide. This bipartisanship shows that the different parties in the nation can work together to support legislations that benefit the public.
The new legislation that helps prevent sexual crimes against children would likely be approved before the year end. According to The Malay Online, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said from the Prime Minister's Department has informed the House that the second and third readings of the Bill will take place during this parliamentary meeting.
With the support of various parties, the new legislation will likely be publicized after being passed by both houses of Parliament. Hopefully, it would help the nation nab the perpetrators, especially the many wolves in sheep's clothing that cause the horrendous sexual crimes against children.


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Kate Farrell, Author, Librarian, Storyteller
Kate Farrell believes in the power of story and of the story motifs from the oral tradition: Their enduring appeal continues to shape and influence culture.
The success of films like Wonder Woman demonstrates the yearning of girls and young women to find a new tradition of stories that express female power and sisterhood.
Kate Farrell is a graduate of the School of Library and Information Studies, UC Berkeley. She has been a language arts classroom teacher (pre-school and grades kindergarten through 12th), author, librarian, university lecturer, and storyteller in Northern California since 1966.
She founded the Word Weaving Storytelling Project, in collaboration with the California State Department of Education funded by grants from Zellerbach Family Fund, San Francisco, 1979-1991, to train educators at all levels, and published numerous educational materials.
She is co-author of a monograph, Effects of Storytelling: An Ancient Art for Modern Classrooms, 1982; author of Word Weaving: A Teaching Sourcebook, 1984; producer and co-author of a training videotape, "Word Weaving: The Art of Storytelling," 1983, distributed by the University of California, Berkeley; and author of the professional book, Storytelling: A Guide for Teachers, Scholastic, 1991. She is also senior author of Storytelling in Our Multicultural World, an oral language development program for early childhood education, published by Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers, 1994.
Farrell edited the anthology, Wisdom Has a Voice: Every Daughter's Memories of Mother, 2011. She is co-editor of the anthology, Times They Were A-Changing: Women Remember the '60s & 70s, 2013—Finalist for Foreword Reviews 2014 Book of the Year Award and 2014 Indie Excellence Award.
Farrell is co-editor for the anthology, Cry of the Nightbird: Writers Against Domestic Violence, 2014–Finalist for the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award and the 2015 Indie Excellence Award.
Farrell has just released a novella, Strange Beauty, on Smashwords.
Check out her new Storytelling for Everyone project!
She is Immediate Past President of the San Francisco Chapter of the Women's National Book Association, and Member, Advisory Board,Youth Event Manager and Presenter for San Francisco Writers Conference, Member of California Writers Club.
Kate lives in the Bay Area and recently retired as a teacher librarian from San Francisco Unified School District.


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She attended a Protestant Lutheran kindergarten, but the girl didn't know that, nor did she concern herself much with religion. Her mother reminded her to pray every evening, but they usually only went to church at Christmas.
The nursery teachers were called "aunt" or "Tante" in German, as was the custom. They played with the children, read to them and taught them how to make things out of coloured paper, cardboard or natural materials, but the kids weren't taught how to read or write until they started primary school.
The girl enjoyed going to kindergarten and looked forward to it every weekday morning. This morning, she carried her small leather satchel containing a sandwich and an apple and a heavy bag with horse chestnuts and acorns, collected the previous afternoon. Today they would be crafting items from conkers and acorns. After morning prayers, the children sat down and received their crafting materials, such as matchsticks, glue and crafting tools. The nursery teacher showed them how to make little stick men and animals out of the chestnuts, acorns and matches and even how to carve tiny baskets out of the conkers. Great care was taken with the knives as their little hands weren't quite accustomed to dealing with sharp implements.
The Plaster
She had finished constructing a man with a big fat chestnut tummy who was able to stand on his feet made from acorn halves, and a dog standing on four matchstick legs. The children had been told to be quiet and listen to Tante Hanna's instructions. Some kids had barely started crafting their chestnut figures while the girl got bored waiting for them to finish. So she started chatting to one of her friends. The teacher called her name and reminded her to be quiet and pay attention. Having nothing to pay attention to, she soon started whispering again to the girl sitting next to her, when, out of the blue, Tante Hanna appeared behind her and roughly grabbed her by the arm.
"I told you to be quiet and pay attention", she said. "Now you will have to stand in the corner with a plaster covering your mouth!"
The girl started protesting and tears were beginning to roll down her cheeks. She promised to be good, but her pleading was ignored. The nursery teacher fetched a roll of black plaster and stuck a large piece over the girl's mouth. Then she took her by the arm and led her to a corner of the room.
"Stay there and face the corner", she told the the girl, "and don't turn around!"
She then said to the other children: "Let this be a lesson to you all. If you are naughty, you will end up standing in the corner with a black plaster over your mouth for everyone to see!"
The girl started gagging and felt nauseated by the smell of the sticky plaster. To be singled out like this and made to face the wall with a her mouth being covered, the shame was nearly unbearable. She felt angry and helpless, but there was nothing she could do about the situation. And she wouldn't tell her parents as they would probably agree with Tante Hanna's actions and tell her off as well.
The year was 1960 – nursery and school teachers were permitted to use the cane and other forms of physical punishment, and corporal punishment wouldn't be abolished for several years to come.


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Packers receiver Donald Driver has been progressively getting phased out of the offense over the last few years, and this year he's hardly a part of the offense at all: He has just two catches through four games. But Driver is OK with that.
"I'm fine with it," Driver told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. "Like I've always said, as long as we're winning games, I'm OK. And that's the biggest thing with me."
With Greg Jennings sitting out Week Five with a groin injury, it's possible that Driver will get more opportunities on Sunday. But Driver acknowledged that even without Jennings, he's not sure if the Packers' passing game will turn to him.
"You know, I don't know," Driver said. "I'm just going to play the hand that's dealt to me. I'm just going to continue to work out and continue to stay in shape and when the opportunity presents itself, I'll be ready to play."
At age 37, Driver is probably playing his last NFL season. He probably never envisioned himself going out as a non-factor in the offense, but no matter how much he's phased out of the offense, Driver isn't going to go out a complainer.


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Funny Olympic Pictures
Russian Urinal Team for 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. Russian Urinal Team for 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea
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High level piece of art and sarcastic humor X-D
Agree. Putin and his all staff are miserable corrupted people.
Funny Beautiful boxer on Olympic Games Contest
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I guess well be tired of winning gold medals. (But Id still tune in for this)
Wanderer this was spooky. Same subject and your original had the 'Make Great Again' as the Tat. I'd started placing tats on my entry but was falling asleep at the mouse so sent in the entry without them incase I didn't have time next day. When I sent in the reedit I noted yours with the same tattoo. I hope you didn't move it because of that. Although it works like this. 😎👍🏼
Don't worry, she has already excellent butt without tattoo.
Funny Mixed Rhythmic swimming on Olympic Games competition
Funny Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva with her lovely coach
Tsar and his wife
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Hahaha this really funny to see her coach
Funny Russian Olympic Doping scandal
Russian Insider Says State-Run Doping Fueled Olympic Gold
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There's always a doping stink somewhere...
But it is individual doping without state support.
Nice job, Andrew. I wasn't aware of this. Congrats on the bronze
Funny Olympic Cat Toss
Not to worry they always land on their feet.
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This could be another world record if his tail doesn't break before the launching.
Funny Dog Skiing in the Winter Olympic Games
Funny Snail's Olympic Cycling Race
Funny Olympic High Jumper Attacked by an Octopus
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Very artistic composition, superb blending.
Awesome merge and very impressive work, flawless chop
Awesome composition. Maybe a bit less transparency for the woman .
Thanks Sulli, Eric, and Lu. Lu, I think it might be the grainy texture layer over the top you're seeing. I may have it just a tad bit heavy.
Gold Congrats, SplatShot. Cool marine picture.
Source fits perfectly in this awesome world you created, Splat. Brilliant job of matching textures n colors. The blue neck rocks. Congrats on the Gold winner.
Thanks Newsy, Doc, Wanderer, and Bob. Thanks, UncleC. In her dream the Blue-neck represents the Olympic torch... I'm not sure about the rest though.. Thanks everyone, for the very fun contest.
Gold Grats, I thought that looked loke your work.
Thanks, Gummy. I thought it a bit strange...even for me.
Sorry I am late. Had a puter issue. Great job and congrats.
Thanks, Tim. NP. I hope all is well with your puter now. Sort of strange the way we panic when this pesky device goes on the blink....
Funny Olympic Hurdler Jumps Through Painting
Funny Olympic Stamps: Sochi 2014
As a sign of support for their Olympic teams, many countries are issuing new sets of stamps dedicated to the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. Such sets will quickly become collectibles for fans of the Olympics, and especially for stamp collectors. Design any postage stamps by any country related to the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. Some examples of what you could feature on these stamps are: show support for your country team, pinpoint some issues with Sochi Olympics, feature some athletes who are participating, as well as those people and characters who could (or could not) be participating in these games, etc.
Funny Sochi Olympic Torch Delivery
This Sunday we continue our freaking experiment with provided source images. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics will start on February 7, but the Olympic touch is already on the way from Greece to Sochi, traditionally hand-carried on ground and even on water. On today's source photo the tourch is seen delivered through lake Baikal in ice-cold water just days ago. Photoshop the photo of Sochi Olympic torch delivery (photo credit: RIA NOVOSTI) any way you wish. This is a speed contest with just a day for submissions.
Funny Post-Olympic Celebrations
So the fat lady has finished singing. This morning many woke up, flicked on the TV and slapped their foreheads as they realized there was no sport on. The 2012 London Olympics are over. Athletes are packing their bags and going home, while the countries are waiting for their heroes who are bringing home hard-earned Olympic medals. Many countries are giving extra perks to their athletes for the medals. E.g. Russia's Putin officially announced that a special fund of $10 mln is set to be distributed among all Russian Olympic medalists. Most Olympic medalists didn't wait to get home to start celebrating, and partied hard already in London. Take any Olympic medalists and show how they may (or may not) be celebrating their medals upon coming home.
Funny Olympic Torchbearer
This Friday we continue our freaking experiment with provided source images. Photoshop this image of a London 2012 Olympic torchbearer (image credit: Farrukh) any way you wish. Some examples are - making the 2012 London Olympic torchbearer perform some stunts, swapping his female companion for someone else, putting the Olympic torchbearer into some new environment, using this 2012 London Olympic torchbearer image in movies, paintings, etc. These are just some ideas.
Funny Olympic (De)Motivation
Through the first 11 days of the Olympics, we've seen surprise losses and surprise wins, the (usual) controversy about the Chinese team (possible underage athlete use, harsh pressure on the athletes), disqualifications based on doping, athletes falling unconscious, and empty empty seats of the stadiums - even cardboard standups were used not to ruin the photoshoots and TV programs. Create motivational or de-motivational posters related to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Try to make them mimic the classic (de)motivational posters format - black background, image in the middle, followed by the title word(s), and (de)motivational message below. The image in the middle has to be photoshopped, so you can not just take unaltered photo and add text to it.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, best known for his classic American novel The Great Gatsby, was born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Named for his distant cousin Francis Scott Key, author of the "The Star-Spangled Banner," Fitzgerald was descended, on his father's side, from a long line of Marylanders. His mother, Mary McQuillan, was the daughter of an Irish immigrant who made his fortune as a wholesale grocer in St. Paul.
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Fitzgerald achieved fame almost overnight with the 1920 publication of his first novel, This Side of Paradise External. The novel, which draws heavily upon his years at Princeton, tells the story of a young man's quest for fulfillment in love and career. The success of this novel enabled Fitzgerald to marry Zelda Sayre, whom he had met while stationed at Camp Sheridan, near Montgomery, Alabama. Over the course of the next decade and a half, while struggling to cope with the demons of his alcoholism and her emerging mental illness, the Fitzgeralds enjoyed a life of literary celebrity among the American artists and writers who had expatriated to Paris after the First World War. The American artistic community in Europe included such notable figures as Ernest Hemingway, Archibald MacLeish, John Dos Passos, and Gertrude Stein.
In 1924, Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, considered his greatest work. Although it initially met with little commercial success, the novel about the American aspiration for material success has become one of the most popular, widely read, and critically acclaimed works of fiction in the nation's literature.
Fitzgerald continued to publish novels and stories during the 1920s and 1930s. By 1936, however, both his marriage and his health were deteriorating. He spent the years 1936-1937 in the vicinity of Asheville, North Carolina, where his wife was receiving psychiatric treatment for recurrent schizophrenic episodes. For the last years of his life, Fitzgerald lived in Hollywood, earning his living as a screenwriter. Fitzgerald died on December 21, 1940 at the age of forty-five, leaving his final novel, The Last Tycoon, unfinished.
Learn More
- Browse the collection, Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929 to learn more about the economic background of the era between the two World Wars. The "Roaring Twenties" was a period of great prosperity but Gertrude Stein dubbed the Fitzgeralds and their artist friends as the "Lost Generation."
- Search Today in History on writer, poet, or playwright to read more about the lives and works of such illustrious American authors as Eugene O'Neill, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Zora Neale Hurston. Also visit the Today in History feature on legendary jazz pianist and composer Jelly Roll Morton, whose career flourished in the twenties.
- See the special presentation on Arts and Literature in the collection Words and Deeds in American History, as well as the Item List of materials available on this subject.
- Search across the digital collections on the keyword Irish to explore materials chronicling the experience of the Irish in America.


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I kept it pretty simple and just used red, white, and blue. I first started off by painting all of my nails white with Wet n Wild's French White Creme. I then used painter's tape to make lines on three of my fingers, and used Jordana's Holiday Red for the stripes.
For the blue I used Revlon's Royal. It is definitely one of my favorite shades of blue, and since I couldn't decide between a bright blue or a dark blue, it seemed perfect since it's somehow both at once! I painted my thumb and middle finger blue, and then used a dotting tool to create white dots all over.
Then for something extra, I added some star shaped rhinestones on my three striped fingers. I have never really used rhinestones before, but they were very easy to apply. I got them to stay in place easily by applying my top coat right over them. All in all, this was very easy to do, and I love how it turned out! It's patriotic, but also reminds me of the current nautical trend with the horizontal stripes, blue, and red.
I will be pretty busy for Independence Day, but I wish everybody a happy and safe holiday! Remember to be careful with fireworks, and enjoy some barbecue or some sun by the pool!


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Got Milk?
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Wow! This picture feels ancient to me! I did this one for a school assignment a couple years ago. I can't remember where I got the inspiration for this one....hmm. Hope you like it! Please do not claim as your own or use without permission.
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I got inspiration for this one after I tried Tobasco sauce and almost died. I did this one a couple years ago. (Wow. I didn't realize how old it is!) Hope you like it! Please do not claim as your own or use it without permission.
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For anybody seeing this, do not complain. It's Geno, but less puppet-like. The mouth is completly altered.
Mario: 0_0; ... His eyes are so... so big...
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A Kirby and his Cheese
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This is my first upload. I don't have any fancy art programs, or a scanner, just plain old MS Paint. This is D-Rex, from the Kirby anime. I have drawn this picture twice, on paper, then on Paint. Of course my first one was much better. His head is too big, and he's not fat enough.
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Hey guys, sorry for the inactivity. After all, I did say I was going to be on a hiatus. To get my Kirby galleries going, though, here's another Kirby-RS. Gosh, when will I stop drawing this cute, purple creature?! >_< It seems like RS is the only thing that ever gets me into drawing Kirbies at the moment. XD Doodled in Paint Tool SAI.
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Third annual Jam in the Trees to feature diverse lineup including The Travelin' McCourys, Jerry Douglas, Shooter Jennings and Elizabeth Cook on Aug. 24-25
From the good folks over at The Press House and Jam In The Trees:
Jam In The Trees is proud to announce the lineup for the 2018 festival, which will be held on August 24-25, 2018. The annual music festival returns with a diverse lineup for the third year to Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
The roster includes legendary artists The Travelin' McCourys, Jerry Douglas, Shooter Jennings, Elizabeth Cook, Jane Kramer, Gangstagrass, The Stray Birds, Jim Lauderdale, The Steel Wheels, Fireside Collective, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, The Slocan Ramblers, and Andy Buckner. Following tradition, Jam in the Trees will host music on both an indoor and outdoor stage, and will strategically schedule artists so that there are no overlapping sets. In addition to award-winning Pisgah beer, food trucks will be present on-site, as well as unique vendors and local artisans.


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Reviews by T Ash
Outlive Your Life
On 1/15 T Ash wrote: In Outlive Your Life, Max Lucado encourages Christians to make an impact—an impact of compassion—that will outlast their lifetimes. Just as Christ used ordinary men like Peter, Andrew, and James during His earthly ministry, He continues to use ordinary men and women today. God is waiting to use us ... Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado
The King's Christmas List
On 1/9 T Ash wrote: The King's Christmas List tells of a little girl named Emma and her dog, Shu-Shu, who are invited to a royal Christmas celebration—the king's birthday party! After Emma and Shu-Shu receive the royal invitation to the party, they encounter a problem: What can they take to give the king as a birthday ... The King's Christmas List by Eldon Johnson, Illustrated by Bonnie Leick
One Hand, Two Hands
On 8/31 T Ash wrote: Join a fun-loving little girl and her animated stuffed animals as they learn about the hands God gave them and the ways He wants them to use their hands. This lively group explores the many things our hands have been designed to do, finally realizing that we make the best use of our hands when ... One Hand, Two Hands by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Gaby Hansen
Love on a Dime
On 8/18 T Ash wrote: In a time when working women are considered scandalous, Lilly Westbrook spends all of her time writing dime novels under the name of Fanny Cole. As fans grow eager to meet the famous Miss Cole and as the 19th century tabloids threaten to reveal her cover, Lilly becomes anxious ... Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
On 6/9 T Ash wrote: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell is an excellent resource for those attempting to improve their "connection" skills. Using his extensive research on successful communicators, John Maxwell examines what makes them able to connect with audiences, small groups, or individuals. This ... Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell
The Flowering Cross
On 3/8 T Ash wrote: The Flowering Cross, written by Beth Ryan and illustrated by Renée Graef, tells of a grumpy old man who is transformed by the love of God and the kindness of a little girl. "Mean Old Jack" is feared by all of the neighborhood children except for Katie and her brother, who shower kindness on the ... The Flowering Cross by Beth Ryan, illustrated by Renée Graef


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Sask. immigration numbers jump: StatsCan survey
SASKATOON – Saskatchewan is a multicultural mosaic as supported by recent numbers released Wednesday from Statistics Canada's National Household Survey (NHS).
Saskatchewan may not be in the top four when it comes to immigrants living in the country, but the numbers have steadily risen in the last five years.
According to the NHS, the Filipino community is the fastest growing immigrant group in Saskatchewan.
"Very shocked, I was under the assumption that other countries were leading the statistics, for example China but when the statistics came out today I was very, very pleased," said Mike San Miguel, president of the Saskatoon Filipino Canadian Association.
There are more than 200 ethnicities living in the country.
The survey reports one out of five Canadians are born in a different country. In Saskatchewan, 0.7 per cent of the population in 2006 were newcomers. That number jumped to 2.3 percent in 2011 and is expected to keep growing.
"Those numbers come from a fact that Saskatchewan has a very strong economy and that means people would like to move to Saskatchewan," said Getachew Woldeyesus from the Regina Open Door Society.
There are a number of programs in Saskatoon aimed at making the move easier for immigrants with funding from the provincial and federal government.


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We are a community of smart, caring people who are concerned about the environment. It only makes sense that Mountain View has a few composting options. The first thing we can do is support restaurants that compost, as they are putting in the effort to divert materials away from the landfill and instead return it back to the Earth. It is being turned into nutritious soil. Here's a list of the restaurants in Mountain View that are currently participating in Recology's Commercial Composting program:
- Hobee's (2312 Central Expwy)
- Scott's Seafood (420 Castro)
- Crepevine (300 Castro)
- Sono Sushi (357 Castro)
- Sakoon Indian Restaurant (357 Castro)
- Cascal (400 Castro)
- Posh Bagel (444 Castro )
- Togo's (1955 W. El Camino)
- Jamba Juice (1037 El Monte)
- Panera Bread (1037 El Monte)
- Pizza My Heart (1037 El Monte)
- Chipotle (1039 El Monte)
- Yam Leaf Bistro (699 Calderon)
- Starbucks (1710 Miramonte)
- House of Bagels (1710 Miramonte)
I stopped by Hobee's and spoke with Sergio Gutierrez, the General Manager, about Hobee's participation in the new composting program. He said it was an easy decision to start composting. Hobee's started the program about 4 months ago. Recology went to Hobee's and trained the staff about what materials (food scraps and soiled paper) are accepted in the compost program. Recology also provided new containers and signage. There are 3 of the new green containers on the inside of the kitchen and there's a new large green metal bin parked outside with the usual Recology trash/recycling bins.
Sergio said that he previously worked at another Hobee's location that composted food scraps so he knew what to expect. His staff hasn't had any trouble at all. They're all long-time Hobee's employees and are happy to be doing something to help the environment.
We can look forward to some new stickers that Recology has created that will soon be on the front doors of Mountain View restaurants. The stickers will inform customers that they are entering a restaurant that composts.
The City of Mountain View is currently working on designing a pilot program for residential composting. I know that lots of residents will be thrilled when this happens. The City plans to begin the pilot in a selected neighborhood this Summer 2014.
And for people like me, who can't seem to get enough of composting, we can always take the free composting classes that are offered by Santa Clara County. You should pre-register here for the classes; they're very popular and fill up quickly. They'll have compost containers available to purchase at the class, or you can look on Youtube or Pinterest to see how other people have created their own out of pallets, trash cans, cement bricks, or a few pieces of scrap lumber. Go forth and compost. I love Mountain View.


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Ann Arbor's environmentally conscious initiatives, such as energy-efficient vehicles & green-certified hotels, have led it to be named one of America's 50 Greenest Cities. In 2018, Ann Arbor was named Michigan's 4th Greenest City by Insurify.
More than half of the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority's (AATA) bus fleet runs on hybrid technology. An all-new fleet of Michigan Flyer luxury motorcoaches comprises near-zero emissions vehicles. All of our downtown lights are LED, which are more energy-efficient and produce far less CO2 than traditional street lighting. And, many of the hotels in the Ann Arbor area boast "green" certification — so you know that your stay with us won't increase your carbon footprint.
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I've been among the many who have falling victim to whatever this is, that has a tendency to go around this time of year. Energy drained, throat swollen and soar, aching body, and a fever to match. It's not good people, but I'm here to say, 11 days later, I'm back and better than ever (minus the better than ever part).
When attempts at swallowing even water, has turned into a complete mental game, an act performed by will alone, while keeping up with myself is met with exhausting resistance, it sucks. And the last 11 days, have sucked. I'm glad to report, there is light at the end of the tunnel of recovery and it's shining brightly today!! (Not so much for Nathan, because apparently he has it now and lets hope he's the last)
Today's accomplishments helped justify my weekend's free time spent couch lounging, photoshop wasting, and guilty pleasure TV watching. The comfort of today's frenzy of manic behavior was more than welcomed….and missed.
I was frolicking in the field of euphoria today. Throwing all of my balls in the air with out hesitation, and not only keeping them up, but doing fancy spins on the ground, as each ball gets launched, higher and higher. Gaining momentum.
Patience during the less patient-able times. Calmness when other's emotions elevate. Afternoon coffee enjoyed, rather than necessary.
Momentum I'm hoping carries me for awhile, because today are the days I want to make happen more than not.
Ending today, knowing, we rocked it, we completely rocked this day. No promises of a better day tomorrow whispered in sleeping babies ears tonight. No restless mind retracing situations that could have been handled so much better. Because today, really, we rocked it and are only gaining momentum for the fabulous days to come!
(This is something Joey has just started to do. Closing her eyes and pressing her forehead against you. I know it's her baby way of saying "I love you" and it makes me so happy I could cry, that I was able to finally capture it. I love it.)


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Tasmanian Labor has a plan to put people first.
"When people are happy and healthy with meaningful and secure work, our economy grows and everyone benefits."
Government budgets must always be framed around how they affect
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That's why our first priority is to ensure we are spending every dollar for the direct benefit of Tasmanians.
Tasmania is a fantastic place to live but we still have a lot of work to do to reach our full potential.
Only a majority Labor Government will make Tasmania better.
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Gas Fireplaces Things to Consider
Many homes around Mobile are have gas fireplaces. There are two common types in most homes.
- A non-vented gas fireplace
- A vented gas fireplace
Non-Vented Gas Fireplace
Non-vented gas fireplaces seem to be the most common in this area. These units are typically used as a focal point in the homes living space. Non-vented gas fireplaces have some good attributes but also have many bad.
The good: Non-vented units typically produce more heat than a vented one. These units are also known to burn less fuel so you get more bang for your buck.
The bad: A non-vented gas fireplace is not designed to run long periods of time. Most manufacturers recommend cracking a window in the home if you run the unit for more than an hour. This is due to the combustion of the gas uses up the oxygen in the room and new air needs to be introduced. They can also create higher humidity in the home that may cause damage to some materials.
Some people experience complications with their allergies or sinuses due to the exhaust fumes from the burning fuel. It is also recommended to install carbon monoxide detection devices in each room of the home.
Vented Gas Fireplace
Now for the vented style. Just like the non-vented, these too have good and bad concerns with them.
The good:
These have a more realistic flame and resembles a real log type fire. Since they are vented, the fumes that cause allergy concerns are vented up though the flue pipe or chimney. These units do not require carbon monoxide detectors in the home but, I still recommend them since they have a gas burning appliance.
The bad:
Vented units do not produce as much heat as the non-vented. They also tend to burn more fuel, so you not getting as much heat for the amount of fuel burned. These units can sometimes produce a suet if the logs are not positioned correctly. This suet will coat your walls, ceilings and furnishings.
So, if you're considering buying a home with a gas fireplace keep in mind the above information and make the decision that's best for you and your family.


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The GreekTown Casino is located in the Greek Town district of Detroit. It features over 100,000 square feet of gaming action and has been open since November 2000. In 2008 the GreekTown Casino added a 30 story hotel with 400 contemporary rooms.
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555 E. Lafayette Blvd.
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GreekTown Casino Slots and Video Poker Machines
Greektown has over 2,600 slot machines and video poker games. They seem to update these quite often and have all the latest slot machines I see in Vegas. Plenty of bonus poker games and penny, two cents, nickel, quarter, fifty cents, up to the hundred-dollar machines for the high rollers.
GreekTown Casino Poker Room
The poker room at Greektown Casino has 20 tables total with non-smoking tables available. There are plenty of plasmas to watch for those slow games and of course the poker room has full bar service. Check the GreekTown Poker Tournament Schedule here for the daily tournament schedule.
GreekTown Casino Restuarants and Bars
- Bistro 555 – has everything from sandwiches to steaks
- International Buffet – All you can eat buffet for only $9.95. Opens daily at 11am and closes at midnight, but it's open until 2am on Friday and Saturday night.
- Shotz Sports Bar & Grille – opens at 4pm and hass daily specials with good bar food options.
GreekTown Casino Directions and Parking
Greek Town Casino has free parking at it's own covered parking structure which has over 2,900 parking spaces.
Directions to Greektown Casino are very easy using google maps. Just click the green balloon and hit the "get directions" button.


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We are honored that you have connected with us and hope that your inquiry, or reason for being here, is addressed in the content presented. We are a growing parish located in the Argyle Forest/Oakleaf Plantation/Eagle Landing area in the Southeast corner of Jacksonville, Florida.
We have just moved into our beautiful, brand-new church building and invite you to come by and visit if you have yet to do so. If any question you have is not answered by this website, please feel to call me at the parish office, (904) 777-3168, or at the Parish Rectory, (904) 647-7641.
Blessings on your day,
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Aveda's new tulasara renew morning creme joins the tulasara skincare family as a beautiful start to your morning. Featuring licorice root & molasses to reduce the appearance of dark spots and help even the skin tone. It instantly smooths fine lines & overtime firms, lifts & reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With a gentle aroma of organic jasmine, camomile & grapefruit, this creme will leave your skin moisturized & luminous, making it perfect to wear alone or under makeup!
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several analysts expect Target Corp (TGT.N) to slash its share buybacks as the third-largest U.S. retailer copes with costs tied to the massive data breach that affected millions of customers.
Target had originally planned to buy back up to $4 billion of shares this year, but analysts do not expect it to achieve that goal as it sets aside money to deal with the data breach and try not to borrow more so it can maintain its credit rating.
When Target reports quarterly results on Wednesday it will mark the first time that it faces Wall Street since the breach, which led to the theft of about 40 million credit and debit card records and 70 million other records with information such as addresses and phone numbers of shoppers compromised.
The security breach "could crimp their repurchase activity," said Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joe Feldman. "That's definitely a concern of a lot of investors."
Target spokesman Eric Hausman said the company remains committed to share repurchases over time and "will govern the pace of repurchases with the goal of maintaining our strong A credit rating," but did not comment further ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings release.
Any move to curb repurchases could make the retailer's stock less attractive to investors over the near term.
Fitch Ratings analyst Philip Zahn said he did not expect Target to be aggressive with share repurchases as the company would have to take on additional debt to do so and that could end up costing Target its current credit rating.
The retailer already has lowered expectations for the fourth quarter, in part due to weaker-than-expected sales since reports of the cyber-attack emerged in mid-December. News of the breach has hurt its reputation and stock.
Target has yet to tell investors how much it has spent on dealing with the fallout from the breach. Some analysts estimate the breach will cost Target $500 million to $1.1 billion.
Target will likely incur costs tied to reissuing cards, bank settlements, credit monitoring, and enhancing security systems, but will not have to replace all cards or make large-spread hardware replacements, Wells Fargo's Matt Nemer noted.
Feldman, like some other analysts, urged investors to abandon Target and invest in Dollar General (DG.N) and Dollar Tree (DLTR.O) instead, citing better growth prospects and the assessment that the cloud of uncertainty around Target is not going away soon.
Analysts have cut Target profit estimates for the fiscal years ending January 2014 and January 2015 by about 12.2 percent and 9.5 percent, respectively, since December 18 - the day before the company confirmed the breach, Thomson Reuters Starmine data showed.
Nemer, who has an "outperform" rating on Target, said the retailer's goal of $4 billion in repurchases in 2014 "seems out of reach" but he still believes the company has the capacity to fund about $2 billion in buybacks if breach-related costs are in the hundreds of millions and not higher.
Last year, the company had set a goal of repurchasing up to $4 billion of its shares annually in 2014 and beyond.
Target, whose consumer perception scores had dropped to their lowest level since 2007 after the breach, is also likely to face tough questions on how it plans to win back shoppers.
The "focus will likely be on Target's 2014 strategy to earn back guest trust and share of wallet," said Cowen analyst Faye Landes, who recently downgraded Target's stock.
Some want to know if the breach had a lingering effect on sales and if the related costs will affect Target's plans for Canada and to test shipping directly from stores.
"They have a lot of stuff to work on," said Stifel Nicolaus' David Schick, who picked Costco shares (COST.O) over Target.
"Can they get Canada to turn? Can they become as powerful in ecommerce and omnichannel as they were in retail five or ten years ago? Can they re-emerge as a merchandising powerhouse?" Schick said, while detailing Target's strategic issues.
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Gymnastic games are the best opportunity for both you and your baby to warm up playfully and have lots of fun together. The baby is too young of course, but when you turn up a merry melody and start performing the movements and dancing and singing by yourself, your little one will be involved and surely join you. Don't worry if the baby does not perform the movements properly. Later on, when he gets older, he will master them and you will be able to complicate the movements and add more new ones.
You can sing the songs using ribbons, rattles, scarves, pompons, etc. You are free to use your imagination and compose any music to the words.
Up, up, up
Up, up, up,
Raise both arms to the ceiling.
Jump up higher,
Jump up with the arms up.
Hands up
Hands up,
Raise your hands up.
Legs up,
Sit down and lift both legs off the floor.
Move arms and legs for some period of time and when your baby learns them, add other body parts to the activity.
Sing the verses as many times as you wish. To make the activity even more funny take any favorite toy and dance together with it (this trick will also help you involve the little one if he doesn't want to join you. But if he still doesn't want to, don't force him, let him just watch you dancing and singing and he will surely join you some time later).
You should know
– These movements are a kind of massage for the baby.
– The baby learns about the concepts up-down-around.
– Positive emotions are very important for the baby's healthy emotional state development.
– You will spend merry time together and strengthen warm relationships between you.
– Read about influence of rhymes on baby's development.


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PODCAST: SD International's big opportunity for dealers
In today's podcast Sarah talks to SD International sales director Dan Wheeler and sales and marketing manager Bob Stewart about their new ZETA brand tires and the big opportunities for dealers wanting to partner with an independent distributor.
You can listen here:
Or, if you don't have time to listen, you can read about SD International in the show notes:
Show Notes
Here are some key take outs from Sarah's chat:
• SD International is a 15-year-old company exclusively dealing in tires. It has several proprietary brands, eight global offices and is headquartered in Shanghai.
• SD International is looking for mid-size dealers or regional wholesalers to partner with — especially those dealers who feel their business doesn't really fit the mold of the manufacturer or large distributor they're currently dealing with "because those people aren't looking after his business's best interest."
"We feel we've got quality product at a very reasonable price — not cheap, but reasonable — something that the dealer can really make a good profit on. And our driving concern is to try to bring a profitable product that's not sold to big box retailers, internet resalers or any of the mega wholesalers." — Bob Stewart
• The company has moved production of its ZETA brand of tires to Thailand to make the product more affordable in the U.S. (It's tariff-free, unlike China).
• ZETA is a tier-three quality product with a true dealer program, including consumer purchase incentives, salesman rebates and dealer trip incentives — all the perks independent tire dealers are used to getting from the big boys.
"Let's build something the dealers want, let's not dictate what the dealer has to do for us. It's what we can do for them." — Dan Wheeler
• The tires are being built in Sentury's modern, state-of-the-art plant — helping to ensure quality.
• Promotions are timed according to the dealer's requirements.
"If a dealer is unhappy with some of his supplier relations and the lack of loyalty — several of the majors are directly selling tires to consumers over the internet now — if that bothers you; if several of the manufacturers exiting tier-three and moving up into the OE business, if that is bothering you or creating a void in your profit portfolio, then we should talk." — Bob Stewart
Here are the links you might need
• For more information about ZETA tires (including specs), visit the ZETA website.
• Here's SD International's website. You can find a contact page for Bob and Dan there.
• Or, you can call Bob and Dan on their cell phones. Bob can be reached at 865-337-3393 and Dan at 201-704-3885.


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My favorite thing about workboxes is that they can be customized for every family. When Chelli from The Planted Trees found that their current workbox system wasn't working she mixed things up a little bit.
Workbox Labels
If you are looking for a way to organize your workboxes check out these workbox labels from Cornerstone Confessions. There are labels with just numbers if you want to go the traditional route and there are labels with pictures if you have students that aren't reading yet or that just prefer the visual cue.
Day Charts: A Workbox Spinoff
I love many different ways there are to incorporate workboxes into your homeschool organization. If you have younger kiddos that may not be ready for workboxes these day charts are a great alternative. Kristen uses grid, cards and velcro to help her little one get organized during the day.
Workboxes for Large Families
Workboxes aren't just for families with one or two children. Amy from Raising Arrows shares how she has modified the workbox system for her large family. She uses crates instead of drawers and folders instead of shoe boxes and it works great for her family. If you have struggled to make workboxes work for you […]
Organize Your Day with Workboxes
Workboxes are useful for more than schoolwork. They can help you organize your day, sick keep supplies together and help your children learn to work independently. In this post from The Homeschool Classroom, see Megan shares 8 steps to create what she calls a school box planner.
Inside a Workbox
There are many different ways to utilize and set up workboxes. Jen from Forever For Always No Matter What she puts in her oldest son's workboxes: school supplies, checklist for assignments, math, copywork and more!
Get Started with Workboxes
If you are lost and confused when it comes to workboxes this Squidoo lens from Mo Spell is just what you need to get started. She covers the basics of workboxes: What is a workbox Do you need one How to set them up What to put in them Lists of resources to help you […]
Workfolders: A Workbox Alternative
Have you tried to use workboxes in your homeschool without much success? Jolanthe from Homeschool Creations adapted the idea of workboxes and uses folders instead for her children.This post shows how she also uses a weekly grid system to help her kids keep track of their school work and chores during the day. It even […]
How to Set up Workboxes (Video)
Workboxes are great way to organize lessons during the day. There are many different ways to set them up in your home and use them with your children. Erica from Confessions of a Homeschooler gives a tour of how she uses workboxes in her home in this video. She even has a series of posts […]
Organizing Daily Lessons with Workboxes
Keeping daily assignments straight can take a lot of work, shop especially if you have more than one child. Many homeschool families use workboxes to stay organized and help children know what they need to get done each day. Meet Penny shares how she updated her workbox system to make it work better for her […]
Organizing Workboxes
I love workboxes. It's such a great way to organize independent learning and they are super fun. My friend, Sharla shares how her family organizes these workboxes. You won't want to miss this great post on How We Use Workboxes. Looking for great Homeschool Deals?
Workboxes with a Twist
Workboxes are an excellent way to teach independence in your homeschool. You might be surprised and just how much you can include. Take a peak at how Kendra Fletcher does it….


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When you join Brickendon Grange Golf Club, you will join a family of like-minded golfers who appreciate a course in superb condition and a friendliness that other clubs strive to equal. Established for more than 50 years, the club has become one of the foremost venues in Hertfordshire and is home to what has been voted the top amateur golf hole in the UK.
Brickendon Grange Golf Club is a friendly private members' club, with a very active and growing membership. We make it our priority for all our golfers and visitors to feel relaxed within a welcoming environment.
We have a full calendar of golf and social events throughout the year with competitions for men, women, seniors, juniors and mixed groups. Whether you are an avid golfer or just a beginner, we welcome golfers of all ages and abilities.
Currently our entrance fee is suspended.
Subscription Rates 2019/20
Full Membership – £1,550
5 Day Membership – £1,240
Country/Overseas Membership – £295
Social membership – £95
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Cadets 18 – 25 years old – £629
Student £220
Juniors – £95
Under 12 – £20
Additional costs apply including England Golf fees, locker rental (optional), buggy storage (optional) and a bar levy of £50 per year.
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