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As one of my promised posts during my 100th, I made certain that I hit this place. I didn't even have to convince the boys to go with me, they immediately affirmed it as soon as I mentioned it to them. So one weekend, we drove out of the state of California to a city that never sleeps (wait! that doesn't sound right -that's New York) … to a city that needs no alarm clock (better? oh well), to the City of Lights (urgh … that's Paris) to the city of blooming bulb business… to The Vice City (Miami) screw it … to the Sin City, Las Vegas ………. Baby!
Pardon the enthusiasm, something so exciting and interesting happened to me in Vegas …
Here's to a travel destination where, literally, it's a must! to allocate extra time and money, … and control to be able to get out of it. Las Vegas didn't get it's moniker Sin City for random reason. You can easily get blinded by forceful temptations out there. This is where indulgence tastes so sweet until your wallet gets thinner and your guilt grew sick. It's like one big candy store for adults. If you decide to come here, lay out your goal, better set your limits, come prepared and stick with the plan. Else, all the glittering glows and ding-dinging sounds will lure you to the depth of your conscience and your wallet.
I still managed to click The City of Rock and Roll (Don't ask me, I don't know.) amidst the activities we planned for that night.
With the casino's majestic themes, this is also yet another place where I get to feed my Europe fix.
See and compare… Las Vegas ain't nothing but 5-hour drive versus miles and miles across seas will do for me.
We really planned to wander around at night. Glad my camera held up for the challenge.
My weekend in Las Vegas was short and bitter, and well, "sweet". We headed to the City of Angels to drop one of us and headed home all the just next day.
I do plan to go back to explore more. I just need to learn not to give to temptations. Don't worry. Nothing that will alert my girlfriend. 😀
As for the very interesting and exciting thing that happens to me in Las Vegas …
… stays in Vegas. *sticks tongue out*
Las Vegas?
Here is livvy. She's been posting about one of the country I long dream about going, Ireland. She surprised her viewers when she hits the U.S. covering this same city. Unlike me, she was able to find this famous fabulous sign. And, she has better pictures of the fountains of Bellagio during the day and at night. So forget about this blog for now and head out to this amazing photography galore blog, A Year in Life. Travel other destinations such as London, New York, Portugal, Morocco, Seattle and more … through her blog.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - George Hamilton moves from story to story, one more outrageous than the next.
There is no theme to tie them together but he's having such a good time telling them, you just let him roll on.
"I'm on the Concorde flying from London with Kirk Douglas and he says, 'George, I've never seen you this pale. I don't even know you.' So I go into the bathroom with this bronzer and I put on a coat every half hour.
"Three and half hours later we're in New York and I'm looking like Sidney Poitier. Kirk looks at me and says, 'You're the darkest person I've ever seen. How did that happen?' I said, 'Tricks of the trade, pal.'"
Whether he's talking about his trademark tan, his rich history with Hollywood's elite, or his most recent role on tour with stage show "La Cage Aux Folles," Hamilton commands the spotlight.
He laughs, he waves his hands, and rarely completes three sentences without launching into a story so improbable, it's hard to tell if he's serious.
Hamilton bursts into a yarn about playing cards with poker champions Pug Pearson and Doyle Brunson, saying he was so nervous his body language would reveal his hand, that he never looked at his cards.
"Well, I won once or twice because they didn't know what I had. Then again I didn't either!" he said sporting a wide grin backstage at Washington's Kennedy Center, where "La Cage" just completed a run.
Hamilton receives top billing in the musical but freely admits the heavy lifting is being done by two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber.
Hollywood actor Hamilton has been blistered by some critics during the tour but insists he takes it in stride.
"First and foremost, every few years I'll take on something that I know is really challenging, something that may be past my ability to do," Hamilton said. "And I open myself up to it because if you don't, you don't know and you don't grow.
"And you have to be prepared to take the knocks for that."
Sieber said he loves working alongside the 72-year-old, Memphis-born Hamilton.
"If he was a terrible diva, I would be gone by now," he said. "But he's so terrific. And such a generous soul. There is not a mean bone in his body. He's so self-deprecating.
"I've never seen anybody work so hard. Everytime he's off-stage, he's back in his book making sure that he knows his lines. Every single show."
Sieber plays Albin in the new production of the 1983 Jerry Herman/Harvey Fierstein musical after playing Hamilton's role, Georges, on Broadway. It's a good thing, said Sieber, because he was able to help Hamilton during the opening of the tour.
"In the beginning it was a little bit of a ventriloquist act," he said. "I would not move my lips and tell him the line. I was also grabbing him and pulling him and pushing him into the right spots. But he's gotten so much better now."
Hamilton, a bachelor since 1975, enjoys life whether he's stumbling through TV show "Dancing with the Stars," sifting through acting roles that continually come his way, or just sitting back and telling stories to anyone who will listen.
He admits to being compulsive.
"I'll jump out of an airplane and I'll think, 'Maybe I should have brought a parachute. That would have been a good idea,'" he said.
And, of course, he has no problem talking about his perpetual tan.
"I remember once in London in the midst of winter, I was at the Grosvenor House and I decided I was going to get a tan no matter what," he said. "The clouds would come and there would be sun for about eight minutes, and I figured if I stayed there long enough, I could get a really good tan.
"To do it, I had to lift up the window on the third floor and climb partly out onto the ledge. And I'm perched on this ledge, and an old woman looks up and says, 'What's he doing? Is he trying to jump? What are you doing up there?'
"I thought, 'Why don't you just go away? I'm trying to get a tan.'
"She doesn't stop. 'Everybody, come here. Look at him. He's going to jump,'" Hamilton adds in a Cockney accent.
A crowd gathered before he was able to shoo them away.
Although he sported a rich tan while running through a series of Kennedy Center interviews, Hamilton, impeccably attired in a dark blue suit, dark tie, and pinstriped shirt, insisted he was "bleached out."
"I peeled once and underneath it there was a tan from 1959 there," he said. "Which reminds me of a time I was in Paris..."
Reporting by Steve Ginsburg; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte

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80's Summary
In the '80s, the Steelers greats fade away.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
By Robert Dvorchak, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tunch Ilkin was a wide-eyed, middle -round draft pick at training camp in 1980, and like everyone in America with an interest in pro football, he was well aware of the stature of Pittsburgh's team.
"When I walked onto the campus at Saint Vincent's, it was as if I had walked into the Pro Football Hall of Fame," he said. "NFL Films had that highlight reel with John Facenda, the voice of the football gods, saying: 'There are 27 teams in the National Football League. And then there are the Pittsburgh Steelers.' "
About 20,000 fans had showed up to watch practice, a much bigger crowd than the 13,483 paying customers at the franchise's inaugural game in 1933. The slogan for the new decade focused on keeping the four-ring reign going, with none other than Joe Greene setting the goal as "One for the Thumb in '81."
The start was promising. The season opened with a win over Houston, which had loaded up with former Raiders in an effort to kick in the door after losing two straight AFC championships in Pittsburgh. But some uncharacteristic lapses and injuries to key players had the Steelers fighting for their playoff lives when they visited the Astrodome on a Thursday night for a rematch.
At the time, team president Dan Rooney was recovering in Mercy Hospital after suffering hip and knee injuries in an auto accident in late November. And for the first time in 40 games, the Steelers were underdogs.
A boisterous Houston crowd sang "Luv Ya Blue." And Oilers owner Bud Adams had hired a character named Krazy George who banged on his drum when the Steelers had the ball. The offense that had dominated the NFL had three interceptions, two lost fumbles and zero points in a 6-0 defeat. The curtain fell on the team that had made eight straight playoff appearances.
"You win as a team and you don't point fingers. Losers point fingers. And we are not losers," coach Chuck Noll said in the aftermath. "We have had difficulties in years past and have had the ability to overcome them. This year we didn't."
The Steelers were officially eliminated before their final game of the season, a Monday night loss to the San Diego Chargers.
"One of the things about being on top is that you will be falling, and that fall will be bad," Mel Blount said.
Joe Greene would have to wait a quarter of a century for his thumb ornament. But as always, he put the moment in perspective. "If this is the end of an era, I don't want it to be a funeral. We've had great moments. Special moments," he said.
Nothing lasts forever. Not even the Steel Curtain could stop Father Time. When the clock ran out on the season in San Diego, ABC showed some super highlights accompanied by "Winners" by Francis Albert Sinatra. The colonel in Franco's Italian Army sang with feeling but without the Pittsburgh accent:
Here's to the winners. Lift up the glasses.
Here's to the glory still to be...
Here's to all brothers. Here's to all people.
Here's to the winners all of us can be.
On to their 'life's work'.
The afterglow of the '70s was evident when the Steelers marked their 50th anniversary in 1982. But at the time a banquet was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Oct. 9, the NFL season had been shut down by a labor dispute over distribution of revenue.
Count Basie performed. Pete Rozelle gave a special award to the Rooneys. An all-time team was honored. And Howard Cosell was the master of ceremonies.
"This is still the City of Champions. The cheering has stopped for now, but here, in Pittsburgh, the Renaissance City, the cheering will never stop," Mr. Cosell said. "When you play Pittsburgh, you play the whole city. Yes, it's still the City of Champions. It has nothing to do with victories. Pittsburgh has a winning character."
Familiar names announced retirements, or as Mr. Noll put, got on with their life's work. Not all of the exits were as graceful as they should have been.
Terry Bradshaw had high-profile marriages and breakups with a former Miss Teenage America and an international ice skating star. He dabbled in a TV pilot with country singer Mel Tillis and made movies with Burt Reynolds. But the end to his football career came when the elbow of his gifted right arm betrayed him.
Following surgery to repair a damaged tendon, the MVP of two Super Bowls sat out the first 14 games of 1983. He returned for one incredible curtain call, sparking the Steelers to a win over the New York Jets en route to the team's first division title since 1979.
At 35, he completed five of eight passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in little over a quarter. Although the throw blew his elbow out for good, his last completion was a 10-yard strike to Calvin Sweeney. His last game boosted his career totals to 212 touchdowns against 210 interceptions. He watched from the sidelines at playoff time.
John Stallworth's 500th career catch came in a game played with replacement players during the 1987 season, his last.
Mike Webster also crossed the picket line to play in replacement games. The Iron Man set franchise records for longevity -- 15 seasons and 220 games, including 177 consecutively. But his last season was played in a red Kansas City helmet.
And then there was Franco Harris.
On the advice of agent Bert Beier, he held out in a contract dispute in 1984. The Steelers thought they had a deal, but the holdout continued. Finally, the Steelers released the man who caught the Immaculate Reception, was MVP of the first Super Bowl win and was just 353 yards shy of Jim Brown's all-time rushing record with the Cleveland Browns.
"We did everything possible to sign Franco," a distressed Dan Rooney said at the time. "By not reporting to camp, he placed us in a position where we had no alternatives left. It would not be fair to the team, the players and coaches to let this situation continue."
When asked about the holdout, Mr. Noll said: "Franco who? I don't know who he is."
Therein lies one timeline of the dynasty -- from the headline "Joe Who?" when Joe Greene was drafted to the unsentimental "Franco who?"
Mr. Harris played eight games with the Seattle Seahawks and gained 170 yards. He and the Steelers have long since patched things up.
Curtains come down
Tunch Ilkin followed a familiar path to Pittsburgh. A native of Istanbul, Turkey, he emigrated with his family when he was 2 and grew up in Chicago. After being drafted by the Steelers, he marveled at the ethnic diversity of his new home -- from the Croatian Club in McKeesport to the Slavic Club in Bethel Park.
"I thank God every day for coming here and playing for this organization. I wouldn't trade my experience for anything," said Mr. Ilkin, who has spent 27 years as a player and broadcaster with the Steelers. "But it was a blessing and a curse all at the same time. There was this blessing that I got a chance to learn from and play with the very best. But when they left, they cast a very long shadow."
Immigrants played a vital role in the Pittsburgh story. They came by the ship load, in third-class steerage, to work the mines and mills when the region was America's open hearth. The job were dirty and the conditions were dehumanizing, but they went to work to feed their families while producing the steel for the gates to the Panama Canal, the armor for the nation's battleships and the skeletons for skyscrapers and bridges.
Then the curtain came down on Pittsburgh's identity as the Steel City. By the time the decade was over, the steel industry had all but vanished. Companies went bankrupt. Mills were shuttered and dismantled. U.S. Steel acquired energy companies and changed its name to USX.
Left with no jobs and no opportunities, workers by the tens of thousands sought employment in other regions, leaving their extended families and their homes behind.
But wherever they went, they kept their ties. And the most visible connection was their loyalty to a football team, which resulted in a network of Steelers watering holes from Harold's Corral in Cave Creek, Ariz., to Mad Dog's in Hammock, Fla.
There was no Sinatra song to serenade the exodus from what became America's Most Livable City in 1984 and most "leaveable" city through a wrenching decade. But Charlie Daniels was onto something when he sang, on a 1980 album: "You just try to put your hand, on a Pittsburgh Steelers fan ... ."
Death of The Chief
Arthur Joseph Rooney, the son of Irish immigrants, became an American idol with the success of the Steelers. When he attended league meetings, executives from other teams pressed him on how he turned things around. He'd respond, through a haze of cigar smoke: "We're not doing anything different. Our players just got better."
He stayed true to his roots and never forgot those days in The Ward when he was a politician, sportsman, fighter and horse player.
The oldest son of a saloon-keeper, he prayed the rosary every day and went to Mass whenever he could, but he never professed to being a saint.
"I touched all the bases," he told his progeny.
Once, when a priest asked him if his $10,000 contribution for a new orphanage came from ill-gotten means, The Chief replied, "Why no, Father. I won that money at the racetrack."
He was tempered by the dark times when he walked home through the alleys so he wouldn't hear the critics tell him he was too dumb and too cheap to have a winning football team, an opinion he heard often in the first 40 years.
"I wasn't cheap," said The Chief, who was godfather to the first child of Billy Conn, the East Liberty fighter who once squandered his chance to beat Joe Louis for the heavyweight championship of the world. "Like Billy used to say, what's the use of being Irish if you can't be dumb."
His fellow NFL owners marveled at how he knew street urchins, porters, bellhops, waitresses, cooks, valets, cleaning ladies, grounds crew workers, cronies, lackeys, bishops, track owners, mayors, presidents and political heavyweights. He had the ultimate gift of a politician, making anyone he was talking to feel important.
The Chief passed away on Aug. 25, 1988, following a stroke. He was 87.
Fell on hard times
In any other decade, six winning seasons and four playoff appearances, including a berth in the AFC championship game, would have been cheered as wildly successful. But talk about a tough act to follow.
In 1984, the Steelers beat the 49ers in San Francisco. It was the only blemish on an 18-1 season that brought the 49ers another Super Bowl title.A rematch almost came to pass in that Super Bowl. But the Steelers lost the AFC title game to the Miami Dolphins and Dan Marino, the Pitt and Central Catholic star who was still available in 1983 when the Steelers drafted defensive lineman Gabe Rivera. Mr. Rivera was paralyzed in an auto accident in his rookie season and watched Terry Bradshaw's last game on TV from his wheelchair in the Harmarville Rehabilitation Center.
The Steelers drafted some top-notch talent during the decade, including Louis Lipps, Rod Woodson and Gary Anderson, the franchise kicker who was claimed off waivers. But they couldn't replace their Hall of Famers with the likes of Mark Malone, Keith Gary, Walter Abercrombie, Darryl Sims, John Reinstra, Aaron Jones and Tim Worley.
They were quarterbacked by Cliff Stoudt, who won two Super Bowl rings without ever getting his uniform dirty, along with David Woodley and Bubby Brister, who played minor league baseball under Jim Leyland and pro football under Chuck Noll.
Another quarterback was Steve Bono, who led the 1987 replacement team, and despite playing in just three games, is still listed on the Steelers' all-time roster along with teammates Joey Clinkscales, Spark Clark, Rock Richmond and Avon Riley. (In one replacement game at Atlanta, a fan held up a sign asking Mark Malone to stay on strike.)
Consecutive losing seasons in 1985-86 and the 11-loss season of 1988 prompted speculation that the Steelers could no longer keep up, even if they had only five losing seasons in the first 20 years at Three Rivers. But after opening the 1989 season with a 51-0 loss to the Browns at home and a 41-10 loss at Cincinnati, the Steelers regrouped to make the playoffs.
By that time, even the Iron Curtain had fallen.
Repopulating Canton, Ohio
With so many Steelers were being enshrined at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a trip to Canton, Ohio, was an annual event. One memorable induction involved Jack Lambert, accompanied by Lambert's Lunatics who knew him as Jack Splat, Jack The Ripper, Count Dracula In Cleats, the man who once introduced himself on national TV as being from Buzzards Breath, Wyo., and the mean-tempered linebacker who said that instead of making up new rules to protect quarterbacks that they should play in skirts.
It has been said that Mr. Lambert, noted for his toothless snarl and leading the team in tackles in 10 of his 11 seasons, could have played in any era. His career was cut short by an injured toe, and his last game was the AFC title loss to the Dolphins.
On his retirement in 1985, he said: "There is not an owner or organization, a team or a coaching staff, or people in a city that I would rather play for in the entire world."
And when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the same class as Franco Harris, he bade goodbye.
"If I could start my life all over again," he said, "I would be a professional football player, and you damn well better believe I would be a Pittsburgh Steeler."


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Everyone who signs up for the fashion show will receive a sissy audio from both myself and Mistress Harper, photos and video of their virtual self on the catwalk, and a hell of a great time! It's just $10 each to register for the Sissy Fashion Show. You will soon be able to get your ticket for the show at The Jackoff Club (check back soon and get your ticket)!
The Sissy Fashion Show is August 7, 2018 at 8pm EST in our virtual world.
And don't forget, one of the best parts about entering the fashion show is that you'll probably need to SHOP for sexy outfits to wear! If you want to have me help you choose some outfits, I would be happy to have a fun shopping session with you in our virtual world, trying on clothes, shoes and even hair styles in my sissy bedroom. And if you're really lucky, maybe even a dip in my hot tub afterwards! 😉
So what are you waiting for? Experiencing your sissy dreams in virtual reality is just a few clicks away!
Remember, creating an account for the virtual world and the download for the Firestorm viewer are both absolutely free!
1: Click here to register an account and download the software. You will then choose your name and your avatar/virtual self ( don't worry your avatar can be changed at any time) **note** this link will allow you to download Firestorm and sign up for a free virtual account.**
2: Once you have set up your free virtual account and become familiar with using the controls to maneuver your avatar, you can find Enchantrix Empire and the fun begins! Here is the link for you to find our Enchantrix Empire sim in the virtual world:
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Remember, if you need a personal guide to show you through the virtual world, I'm just a phone call away! 😉
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The funeral of a young man who was found dead in prison is due to be held on Friday.
Marc Ivor Maltby, 23, of Newbold, Chesterfield, was found dead in HMP Nottingham on October 12. Mother Sharon Whitford said the prison service stated her son had been found with ligature marks around his neck.
Former warehouse worker Marc was predeceased by his father and leaves his mother and five brothers. A funeral will be held from 1.30pm, at Chesterfield Crematorium on Friday, November 24.
The Ministry of Justice stated the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman has launched an investigation into Mr Matlby's death after he and four inmates at HMP Nottingam all died within a month.
HMP Nottingham stated it is increasing support for vulnerable prisoners. Mrs Whitford said Mark's family has been left heartbroken.


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Using Oracle Java SE Embedded Support in NetBeans IDE
Written by Tomas Zezula and Alyona Stashkova
Oracle Java Standard Edition Embedded (Oracle Java SE Embedded) enables users to develop highly functional, reliable and portable applications for powerful embedded systems. NetBeans IDE supports Java SE Embedded features, such as footprint, memory, power, platform support, etc.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to get started with Java SE Embedded in NetBeans IDE and how to use the IDE support for Java SE Embedded.
To complete this tutorial, you need the software and resources listed in the following table.
Setting Up a Remote Platform in NetBeans IDE
Once Oracle Java SE Embedded runtime is downloaded and installed on your remote machine (Raspberry Pi is used for demonstration purposes in this tutorial), you need to set up NetBeans IDE with the remote platform as follows:
To activate the Java SE feature in the IDE:
To install a remote Java SE platform in NetBeans IDE:
Now your NetBeans IDE is set up for remote Java SE development.
Creating and Running a Project in the IDE
Now let us create a project that is going to be first run in the IDE and then on the remote platform.
To create a project:
To test your application, right-click the project name and choose Run from the context menu. The calculated output can be viewed in the Output window (Window > Output).
Configuring a Project to Use a Remote Platform
To develop a Java SE embedded application on a remote platform using compact1, compact2, or compact3 runtime platforms, JDK 8 needs to be registered in the IDE.
To enable JDK 8 support in NetBeans IDE:
To configure your project to use JDK 8:
Running a Project on a Remote Platfrom
You can run and debug the application on a remote device after setting the project configuration to a configuration different from the default one.
To create a new configuration:
If you run the project on a remote platform (Run > Run Project (project name)), the output will look similar to what is shown in the figure below.
To switch between project configurations:
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While sourcing and making things from scratch seem to be hot topics these days (as they should be!), they've always been extremely important to me and been an integral part of what we do here at nicks. It was instilled in me at an early stage in my training that if I wanted to make great things, I had to start with the best possible raw materials I could get my hands on. Taken one stage further, to fully understand the materials I was searching for and working with I had to appreciate where and who they came from and how they were grown, raised, cultivated, foraged, hunted, developed and/or produced.
It's an exciting time to be a cook. People are excited about food and reconnecting to deep level of satisfaction that even the simplest of meals can bring. There's a tremendous focus on what we're putting in our mouths, what's been done to it and where it comes from. From the lens of a cook this makes for an audience filled with excited and appreciative eaters eager to delve into the foods, drinks and services we are providing, and the story behind them.
People often like to put a lot of focus on defining themselves, their food, their restaurant, their opinions, their philosophy in a way that is total, absolute and definitive, i.e. this is what we do, we are 100% this or 100% that (organic, local, sustainable, international, classic, progressive, etc.). For me I find it hard to describe what we do in such absolutes. Overmore, what we do is in such a constant state of motion and flux, growing, changing, evolving, it's not always easy or accurate to define it in that way, and it can be limiting to boot. I take it more as a journey. Everyday brings new adventures, opportunities, discoveries, and that is the driving force behind what keeps food and the restaurant so exciting. The one thing I can say that is absolute, is that I cook from the heart. I put everything I am and have into the food, beverage and service, and try to inspire our team to do the same, both in the kitchen and in the dining room. We try to source as carefully and conscientiously as possible, and attempt to support as many smaller and regionally local producers, growers, farmers, fisherman,etc. as we can. We make almost everything from scratch in our restaurant and each day brings us new dishes, new methods and new ideas that bring us closer to that goal and keeps the creative fires burning bright….
Our guests often ask what are some of the things we make in-house and I've been kicking around the idea of putting a list together for them for some time now, so here's a start:
fish + meats (while we don't grow or catch our livestock or fish, we pride ourselves on building great relationships with our sources and butcher most animals + fish whole + in-house)
breads (all breads are made here from scratch )
barbecue sauce
buttermilk biscuits
bread puddings (sweet + savory)
cakes + cookies
chocalate syrup
coffee syrup
corned beef
creme fraiche
dried chiles
english muffins
hamburgers (ground in house)
herbs (we grow seasonally)
hot sauce (green + red chile)
ice creams + sorbets
jellies + jams(blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb)
pates (chicken, pork, beef, lamb)
peanut butter
soups + all sauces
vinegars (lemon, orange, red wine, white wine)
*these are just some of the many things that we make in house. some foods are made in house and also sourced


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For the past few months I have been speaking with web developers about doing a project for us. I spoke to developers from around the country (actually the world) and most of them were referrals from people I know. Looking back at this process, I am surprised and appalled at how these companies were trying to sell me. Here were some of the mistakes:
- One developer, who built a site that I like a lot, spent 10 minutes on the phone with me and sent a proposal. When I received it I figured that either the developer was a mind reader or they had no idea what I needed. It was the latter.
- I had to constantly chase another developer for calls and a proposal. So I kept wondering how responsive they would be after I gave them a deposit.
- Another developer sent a proposal that was a 30-page technical Power Point.
There were others, but I think you get the point. At the end of the day, none of these developers understood sales basics, such as understanding what your customer really wants, how they make decisions and following up on a timely basis (imagine that).
By the way, the developer that got the gig was someone that I met towards the end of the process. Within seven days of meeting them (in Denver), they set up two calls, sent me a proposal and had a follow-up call to discuss my concerns.


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Bushiri In Shock !Wife Surprises Him With Rolls Royce As Marriage Anniversary Present
Multimillionaire, philanthropist and serial investor, known to his millions of fans as Major 1, Shepherd Bushiri, who is renowned for surprising total strangers with his pin-point accuracy on prophecy was given a taste of his medicine as he was surprised by his own wife, Mary Bushiri, with a Rolls Royce.
The pictures we received from our sources close to the SBI administration, Bushiri's investment company that owns an array of properties throughout the world, show a smiling Bushiri clad in Angelo Galasso apparel , standing next to the expensive gift. The heavily expensive gift, a Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2, the latest in the Ghost line is said to be a 6th marriage Anniversary Gift meant to celebrate their love and commitment to each other.
Our African Telegraph sources said, "the man is rarely shocked by anything but this was really a surprise." " It was a closely guarded secret, and I think God didn't want him to know about this one", our source added.


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As the marquee partner of the WNBA, Verizon branding will be prominently displayed on the front of ten WNBA team jerseys, including the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Indiana Fever, Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, and Washington Mystics. These jerseys will officially debut during WNBA Tip-Off 2016 presented by Verizon on May 14. The nine-day celebration (May 14-22) will feature 12 games, including the home opener of every team.
In addition, Verizon will be incorporated into game telecasts through courtside signage and in-game advertisements, along with a variety of cross-channel marketing and promotional elements – all designed to commemorate the WNBA's 20 th season.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with the WNBA, especially during a milestone like their 20 th year. It's a great way to connect our customers to the excitement these athletes bring every time they step foot onto the court," said Verizon Chief Media Officer John Nitti. "These women always inspire, striving to push their performance to the next level and at Verizon that's our focus, always pushing to deliver on our promise of 'Better' to our customers."
Throughout the season, Verizon will also bring fans "WNBA Top 20 Moments presented by Verizon." This digital program will highlight some of the most memorable moments from throughout the league's history.
"We're excited to tip off our landmark 20 th season with Verizon, an iconic brand and industry leader," said WNBA President Lisa Borders. "This marquee partnership will enable Verizon and the WNBA to not only celebrate our continued growth, but also to connect fans to the game they love through new and creative opportunities."
As part of the agreement, Verizon will become the presenting partner of WNBA Tip-Off, the WNBA Playoffs, and the WNBA Finals, and a partner of the WNBA Draft. The brand will also serve as a partner of the annual WNBA Inspiring Women Luncheon – which recognizes individuals who have blazed new paths on the court, in the boardroom, and in the community – as well as one of the event's key awards.
About Verizon Communications Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) employs a diverse workforce of 177,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 112 million retail connections nationwide. Headquartered in New York, the company also provides communications and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
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MetaTrader 4 is the most popular and widely used trading platform in the world. This software is used by millions of traders all over the world. It's a very simple and user-friendly tool, that meets all standards of quality.
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First we need to download the terminal to the computer and configure it. Before you can start, make sure that you've opened a trading account (real or demo) and that you have a username and password.
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Make sure that you've opened the terminal and that you are logged in. The picture below shows what it looks like.
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Let's check the data in the window that has opened (we are interested in the symbol and the volume of transaction), then let's click on Sell by Market or Buy by Market
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Blount Memorial Hospital laptop containing patient information stolen
Blount Memorial Hospital is contacting thousands of patients after someone stole a hospital laptop with patient information on it.
About 22,000 records had patients' last names, their addresses, birthdays and physician's names. Another 5,000 records had that same information, plus social security numbers.
The laptop is password-protected and does not have medical information on it. The hospital doesn't think the thief has accessed this information.
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And I realized, that the reason why good things were not happening to me as often as I wanted them to, was because I, in fact, was a good thing that needed to happen. I needed to happen to me, to other people and to the world. And so I happened.
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Favorite Places to Shop Online for Women's Clothing. Ok, I admit it, I LOVE shopping online. Addicted? Perhaps…OK YES. My husband would say I'm the Queen of online shopping. My mailman probably hates me. But hey, I'm stimulating the economy keeping USPS, FEDEX, and UPS in business right?! Hello free shipping because I spent so much on your website! The majority of Clothes, shoes, accessories in my closet(s) are from shopping online.
Are you also the "Queen of online shopping?" LMFAO. Here's my holy grail of my favorite places to shop online for women's clothing.
- AgaciStore
- Fashion Nova
- Pretty Little Thing
- Hot Miami Styles
- House of CB
- Off Duty Basics
I'm obsessed with their button up blouses for work! For $16.00 I get gorgeous button up collared blouses for work. (I like to tuck them into my pencil skirts) Also pencil skirts and affordable work attire. Those cute little gold buttons gets everyone asking me where the hell I shop. LOL Agaci rocks. Not to mention everything is affordable and I've been happy with everything I've been buying. It's been three years I started shopping on their site and I'm still going strong. lol.
Fashion Nova
Affordable, sexy, cute clothes OMG! High waist skinny jeans, cute and sexy dresses, bomber jackets and more! This is where I get most of my casual clothes. If you want affordable trendy clothes that are actually comfortable and have great quality, get clicking to fashion nova! (click, type whatever you have to do to get there is worth it. LOL )
Pretty Little Thing
I feel like this online store is a hidden gem. I've purchased over twenty midi skirts from this site alone. I LOVE everything. If you love bodysuits, this site's for you. They have tons of sexy tops here too. I don't like showing any "side boob" so I don't buy many tops from this online store. I've purchased many cute purses, clutches, gold metal stretchy belts, high heels, earrings. This place is worth spending some time and money at.
Hot Miami Styles
Looking for sexy affordable dresses online? Hot Miami styles has so many unique stunning dresses. This is my go to place for stunning date night dresses. The clothes here are made to give you that "hour glass figure" they cinch at the waist, use seams to make your body look curvy and amazing. No regrets shopping here! Meow!
House of CB
My favorite celebrity style online store. It might not have the most affordable items, but they're considered affordable for the quality you get. It's worth a peek. Everything I have ordered is high quality and beautiful. I'm so obsessed, I did a full review of House of CB clothes. This blouse the model is wearing, I've purchased twice because I'm obsessed with it. The quality and beauty is stunning. I'm leaving them in my Will.
Off Duty Basics
Are you broke? No really, are you so broke it hurts? If you need to save serious money, this website has so many clothes for cheap. Super cheap clothes online. I'm talking $2.00 bras that I've purchased before. These are amazing to stock up on. I bought every color and the quality is great. (wearing one now LOL) This website is going to be huge, they already added basic clothes. You don't have to be "basic" to shop here lol.
Finally, I love shopping Amazon for deals on women's designer shoes and handbags. I have found some amazing "bootleg" Chloe purses. "bootleg Valentino studded shoes."
That was fun right?
Thanks for checking out my favorite places to shop online for women's clothing.
How the heck did I find all these fab places to shop online?
Girl, I've discovered all the stores from checking out my favorite fashion divas on instagram.
Don't you just love it when you're scrolling on instagram and you see an amazing outfit? Especially when they share where they purchased everything. It's fun!
I love shopping online and prefer it. Here's all the reasons why I prefer shopping online!
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CrestFallen: Cities On The Edge Of Forever (ep)Southampton metalcore outfit CrestFallen will keep the faithful happy with this 6 track ep yet for those new to the band they may find it all a bit too predictable. Don't get me wrong, the relentless double kick of the bass drum and ferocious guitar riffs will have even the most cynical head banging but like countless other bands that go for the fast/slow tempo changes, CrestFallen trod a well worn path. Many moons ago I was sent along to review a Napalm Death gig. I remember being intoxified by the energy of the music yet totally bemused by the growl that passed for vocals. The vocals almost seemed like anti music and this is how I find myself feeling about CrestFallen.
COTEOF gets underway with the ambient sampled monologue of The Truth Will Set You Free which seems like a pointless exercise compared to what follows with Elysium Plateau, an old skool riff fest of the kind beloved by Megadeath while Behold A Pale Horse is a far darker and harder affair and easily one of the better track of the six on offer. Both The Essence and Disclosure follow the afore mentioned fast/slow principle so beloved of this genre. While they are not bad songs, they are not very imaginative or original. The best is saved for last in the shape of The Tether Incident with its mix of fantastic drumming, soaring guitars and predominately clean vocals that cut through to provide texture and meaning to the song.
Perhaps I'm not the best person to review this ep but I am a fan of good music in whatever form it comes and CrestFallen certainly have their appeal but call me old fashioned, I actually like it when you can hear what the singer is singing.


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What will the position entail...
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Hello again, friends! It's another Thursday and so it's time for my weekly post for the Great Impressions blog using a fabulous image and a gorgeous sentiment from the Great Impressions Rubber Stamps store! It's about a month until my 9th wedding anniversary, so I've got a card I've made for my husband to share with you!
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Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation! I hope that you take a bit of time to pop over to the blog to see more fabulous projects using these amazing products, too! HUGS and happy stamping, friends!


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For a week now, hormonal surges have given me mood swings and rewired my internal body clock to wake me up around 3-4 am. The week before, it was around 1:00am. But it feels good to be up early, to wake up the dawn with prayer and praise.
I am listening to "Great is Thy Faithfulness." Who doesn't love those lines from Lamentations 3:22-23?
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."
The prophet Jeremiah wrote those lines when he was going through what we today might call a "major depression." From verse 17 he says, "I have been so deprived of peace, I have so forgotten what happiness is, that I think, "My strength is gone, and so is my hope in Adonai." Remember my utter misery, the wormwood and the gall. They are always on my mind; this is why I am so depressed." (CJB)
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If you didn't catch Soul Surfer in the theatres, the City of Coconut Creek will be showing this amazing movie, FREE in the park.
Location: Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL
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SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, inspiring millions worldwide through the love of her family, her sheer determination, and her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid.
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February 10, 2012
Dear SEC Commissioners,
Please do not give in to industry pressures on Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the Cardin-Lugar Amendment) - and make sure that ALL companies are covered, every country and every project gets reported, and loopholes that would allow large sums of money to go unreported are closed.
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It's important for us as a nation to proceed in all our affairs with transparency and fairness. There is no room for back-room secret deals that perpetuate or even increase the iniquities within societies. That is exactly the formula for creating even greater levels of poverty and desperation. We need to be effective and a larger part of the solution.
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Syrian Rebels Kill 28 Soldiers
Syrian rebels allegedly killed 28 soldiers loyal to the Bashar al-Assad regime on Thursday in three coordinated attacks on highway checkpoints, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a pro-opposition group. Unverified video footage showed the rebels shooting several of the soldiers after they had surrendered. The fighting occurred 25 miles south of Aleppo near the town of Saraqeb. Aleppo has seen some of the most intense fighting in the 19-month civil war. Also on Thursday, the Chinese government proposed a resolution to end the fighting that included a region-by-region cease-fire and to set up a transitional government.


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Thursday, 8 November 2007
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- Gary Curtis8 November 2007 at 17:57
I wonder why they always name Storms after women? ;)ReplyDelete
your evening sounds delightful and so cozy. i like that photo, too. have a good evening, astrid! megxxReplyDelete
the key is to write down some things you've already done, then immediately cross them off. that always makes me feel better. :^)ReplyDelete
That cake looks beautiful! Hope you had a warm, cozy evening!ReplyDelete
Hope you have a not-too-wet bike ride home...Andrea is about to hit Germany today. Fortunately we've been to Hamburg last weekend and not this :)ReplyDelete
I have that picture saved, too!ReplyDelete
Beatiful cake, reallyReplyDelete
i saved that photo, too! :) i hope the weather isn't too bad for you! happy weekend!ReplyDelete
Gerat photo! I love the colors and it looks yummy as well.ReplyDelete
oh, that is a cozy wonderful photo. nice save.ReplyDelete
Nice picture...like others on your blog:-) Hopefully u had nice eveningReplyDelete
- cruststation11 November 2007 at 18:42
I love the rustic tones too. Hope you had a comfortable warm evening.ReplyDelete
When it's grey and rainy outside, a warm fireplace and wine sounds wonderful....ReplyDelete
It´s a beatuiful picture.ReplyDelete
It´s a beatuiful picture.ReplyDelete
wow... what a delicious cake! :D i can see why you saved the image...ReplyDelete
dear astrid,ReplyDelete
this is so funny. i saved the same picture of the cake a while back and have it running on my desk-saver since. it's really nice to now meet it at your blog again :)! i'm so glad you finally decided on a blog for you! it looks like really something i like to look at. all the best to you from anne


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The Walking Dead Season 5 Midseason Premiere: First Look Photos
AMC has just released two first look photos for the Season 5 Midseason Premiere of The Walking Dead. The two photos don't give anything away in terms of spoilers, as they just feature Michonne and a heavily-bearded Rick.
The Walking Dead episode 509 is entitled "What Happened and What's Going On." According to the episode description, "After all the recent trials the group has faced, a slight detour might prove to be the solution they've been looking for."
After the tragic events of the mid-season finale--as well as losing the possibility of a cure in Washington, DC--Rick Grimes' band of survivors find themselves on the road, surviving day to day and trying to hold on to their shredded humanity and dwindling hope.
Stripped of security and without a direction for the future, some of the group near their breaking point, some find themselves hardened and cold and some just try to grasp on to what little they have left.
Though they are still breathing, the line between Rick's group and the dead is starting to blur. Could there be anything at this point that brings them back to life?
The "What Happened and What's Going On" episode of The Walking Dead was written by Scott M. Gimple and directed by Greg Nicotero. The Walking Dead Season 5 Midseason Premiere airs on Sunday, February 8 at 9 PM ET on AMC.


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To improve the standard of Youth Football in Wellness, Fitness and Finesse.
Here at Young Pro, we aim to affect Youth Football in the men's and women's game with these goals in mind:
-To provide unto date news on Youth football
-to get more young grassroots players into first team football and professional teams
– to give grassroots players/clubs a fairer chance at succeeding (fill the resource gap)
– to nurture promising players dropped from academies
-to promote the importance of academic development alongside footballing development
-to build an engaged, informed and empowered grassroots community
-to connect the dots- building a bridge between grassroots and professional football
-YP magazine distributed quarterly to grassroots clubs, schools, coaches and parents. These comprise expert advice on how to train harder, recover faster, eat better, think smarter (#BetterHabitsBetterPlayers)
-provision of free expert workshops and master classes by our network of top league coaches
-talks, events and our hugely exciting social media app/platform
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It's no secret that naked cakes have taken over weddings. And when it comes to decorating a naked cake, our advice is to complement the minimally frosted tiers with equally pared-down embellishments. It doesn't get chicer than grouping fresh flowers and greenery for a minimal and earthy touch. Resist the urge to go overboard (skip the top-to-bottom cascades of flowers) and keep the overall look elegant, restrained, and unfussy.
Need some examples to help inspire your own frosting-free confection? These six simply decorated naked cakes are chic, sophisticated, and beautiful.
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Apple Goes Enterprise
(Thursday 14th of August 2008)
Sometime soon we might stop harping on about how cool the new enterprise-savvy iPhone 2.0 is; just not yet. Our favourite feature this week is the ability to view and zoom PDF format attachments right from within your email using the 'stretch' and 'pinch' finger movements on the iPhone's touch screen.
iPhone 2.0
(Tuesday 24th of June 2008)
God bless Apple. The much promised enterprise software and second incarnation of their watershed device the iPhone is going to be here very soon.
Unprepared Telesales Calls
(Wednesday 11th of June 2008)
I'm sure as all businesses do, we get a lot of telesales enquiries. Just lately, however, we've had a spate of them trying to sell us services we ourselved provide.
Do telesales operators not look at the services a businss provides before calling? Surely it's a waste of your time and ours not to? 5/10, see me after class!
» VMware's vSphere out this week. Bring the cloud to your business.
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» Apple's iPhone OS 3.0 now with copy and paste. Our iPhone developer status allows us to trial early.
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» Afer seeing Robert Mitchell doing 'Flashdance', BlueCoffee upped our modest donations to 2009's Red Nose Day.
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» Google latitude, could this be the end. Now Google know everything, including where we are!
Thursday 05th of February 2009 10:00:34 AM
» BlueCoffee now remotely working with iPhone 2.0s and loving their touch screen slickness!
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Former Navy Seal, Cameron 'Wiz' Miller has only ever loved one woman, his ex-wife, Olivia. He and Olivia get a second chance at matrimony, but Olivia's recent request of Wiz will test the new found trust they have built.
Olivia wants Wiz to locate her twin sister, the one person who almost destroyed Olivia's life by bringing trouble to her door. Wiz has never forgiven Olivia's twin and is reluctant to search for her as there are secrets from the past that may prove this search impossible. Of course, danger is not far behind and the sins from the past are back with a vengeance, again putting Olivia in danger. Wiz will stop at nothing to protect Olivia and is determine they will have their second chance at happiness. Will past actions, events and loyalty stop this couple from their happily ever after? Readers will need to download Operation Midnight to find out the outcome.
Operations Midnight was book 4 in Mrs. Cooper's Reunited series and it was my first book in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed Wiz and Olivia's story and recommend this book.
Mrs. Cooper did a great job with character development and the story line. Readers will glimpse Wiz's love for Olivia, as well as his protective instincts when it comes to her safety. He realizes that Olivia's sister was up to no good and knew she would cause heartache over and over again. He is caught by surprised when Olivia makes her request and knows the impossibility of granting it.
When her sister appears on the scene, Wiz is immediately suspicious and when the alpha male instinct kicked in, Olivia was unprepared. Olivia's character was portrayed as a woman with a too trusting heart, willing to overlook past mistakes, even at the cost of her life. She wants to re-establish her relationship with her sister but at the same time is aware of the animosity between her sibling and Wiz. She still forges ahead with her request and wonders why Wiz is reluctant to honor it.
Readers will come to love the secondary characters in the story and will want to shake some sense into Olivia regarding her sibling. Overall, this was a good read; the story flowed very well, and it is a page turner.
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Seven Sacraments - in relation to seven "I AM"-sayings and Miraculous Signs of Jesus in the Gospel according to John... and seven Chakras:
"I AM"-saying
Miraculous sign
Anointing of the Sick
I am the Resurrection and Life (Jh.11:25)
Raising Lazarus
I am the Light of the World (Jh.8:12)
Healing the man blind from his birth
Third eye
I am the good Shepherd (Jh.10:11)
I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Jh.14:6)
I am the Vine, you are the Branches (Jh.15:1)
The Son of a Nobleman
Solar plexus
I am the Bread (Jh.6:35)
Feeding of the 5000
I am the Door (Jh.10:9)
Walking on the Sea
Considering the Gnostic Sacraments
Creating Social Sacraments (pdf)
Praying on the Seven Sacraments - an Ignatian Method of Prayer (pdf)
Sacraments and Ritual in the New Age (pdf)
Sacraments of the Gnostic Church
Second Thoughts on the Seven Sacraments (pdf)
The Atlantean Origin of the Seven Sacraments
The Christian Sacraments: Significance, Relevance and Power (pdf)
The Hidden or Esoteric Meaning of the Seven Sacraments (pdf)
The Science of the Sacraments by The Rt.Rev.C.W.Leadbeater, Late presiding Bishop of the Liberal Catholic Church
The Seven Sacraments and the Seven Chakras
The Seven Sacraments in pictures
The Yoga of the Sacraments
Masculine and Feminine Principles
"What do Christians know of the meaning of the sacraments instituted by the Church? Just take the eucharist and marriage: these two sacraments celebrate the union of the masculine and feminine principles thanks to which life is perpetuated on all levels of creation. There is a difference, in that marriage is more concerned with the physical plane, with life in society, while the eucharist, the communion with the body and blood of Christ represented by the bread and the wine, concerns the spiritual life, the inner life. But the symbolism is the same, and it can be found at the beginning and the end of Jesus' mission.
We are told in The Gospel according to John that Jesus was invited to a wedding at Cana in Galilee, where he performed his first miracle, changing water into wine. The fact that Jesus went to a wedding and performed his first miracle there tells us that he must have accorded a great deal of importance to this ceremony. And his last act before his death was to institute the eucharist. How can we fail to see that the essence of Jesus' teaching rests on knowledge of the two principles?" Omraam Mihaël Aivanhov
The Pillars of the Church
The two main sacraments, baptism and the Eucharist, are the spiritual pillars of the Church. They are not simply instruments by which the Church exercises its ministry. They are not just means by which we become and remain members of the Church but belong to the essence of the Church. Without these sacraments there is no Church. The Church is the body of Christ fashioned by baptism and the Eucharist. When people are baptised in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and when they gather around the table of Christ and receive his Body and Blood, they become the people of God, called the Church. Henri J.M. Nouwen
Baptism and Eucharist
Sacraments are very specific events in which God touches us through creation and transforms us into living Christs. The two main sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist. In baptism water is the way to transformation. In the Eucharist it is bread and wine. The most ordinary things in life - water, bread, and wine - become the sacred way by which God comes to us.
These sacraments are actual events. Water, bread, and wine are not simple reminders of God's love; they bring God to us. In baptism we are set free from the slavery of sin and dressed with Christ. In the Eucharist, Christ himself becomes our food and drink. Henri J.M. Nouwen
Baptism, a Rite of Passage
Baptism is a rite of passage. The Jewish people passed through the Red Sea to the Promised Land in the great exodus. Jesus himself wanted to make this exodus by passing through suffering and death into the house of his heavenly Father. This was his baptism. He asked his disciples and now asks us: "Can you ... be baptised with the baptism with which I shall be baptised?" (Mark 10:38). When the apostle Paul, therefore, speaks about our baptism, he calls it a baptism into Jesus' death (Romans 6:4).
To be baptised means to make the passage with the people of Israel and with Jesus from slavery to freedom and from death to new life. It is a commitment to a life in and through Jesus. Henri J.M. Nouwen
The Second Birth
The Seven Sacraments of the Church are the prismatic colours of the White light of one sole Mystery or Sacrament, known as that of the Second Birth, which the Master pointed out to Nicodemus in the nocturnal initiation conversation which He had with him. Valentin Tomberg
The Gnostic Order of Christ: Baptism
Universal Life Church Monastery. Absolution of Sins - NOW!
The Esoteric Meaning of the Seven Sacraments [1910] - Karadja, M.L.S. Princess
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1. Yo Yo Advertising My friend Martha can precisely predict her sales peaks and plummets accurately...and no, she's not into fortune telling. Experience has proven that March, April, and May will bring a lot of money to her account, while September and January will put her in the slumps. Sound familiar? Have you too been caught in the vicious cycle of high and low sales volumes? Why? Most of us tend to advertise heavily while things are slow - in a desperate attempt to get customers through the door, but back off when things are hopping. If you're looking for an even-keeled market, develop a steady marketing plan. Steady advertising produces steady growth...and steadily climbing profits! 2. Single Shot AdvertisingOne shot ads or mailers rarely get results. Most customers are just like you, they don't jump on the band wagon the first time it passes by. They often need to see your sales material several times before they actually make the move to walk through the doors. Follow-ups are necessary for success. We're not just talking about prospective customers now...even your loyal customers need to be cultivated for sales. How many times have you thought about making a purchase, but just never followed through with it? Sure, we all do it. Sometimes it takes a little pressure to get us to part with our hard-earned money. Make it a point to spend time building relationships with both new customers and your faithful following. 3. Monkey See, Monkey Do AdvertisingHow many times have you seen the same advertisement ideas written with just a little different twist? If you're surfing the Web you've come across plenty of the aped ads! Yeah, you can predict what the next paragraph will cover, because you've seen it so many other places. Sure, copy cat ads can be effective for a little while, but the results will quickly die down as others join in the copy mania. If you're looking for REAL and LASTING results, be original. Do what only you can do, forget about what everyone else is doing. Be you. When a competitor does have a good idea, improve on it. Don't follow in his footsteps...step out and lead the way to more effective advertisements. 4. Wild Shot MarketingReady, aim...yeah aim before you advertise! Don't be caught up in wild advertising that gets your message in front of a lot of people who have absolutely no interest in your product or service. Target your market...and get better results for your investment. Finding the target market that has a specific need you can fulfill takes a little time and research, (Use a list broker for best results) but you'll feel the effects when you hit the bullseye! Think about this...there are advertising venues that your competition is overlooking. What about postcards? These high impact marketing tools are often overlooked. Yet, they're the perfect low-cost way to generate prospective customer interest. Keep an eye open for overlooked marketing gems, and get one up on your competition!
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Being born the right side of the 90s, I think it's fair to say I can navigate my way around a Skype call. However, things are not always clear-cut, and even though on the scale of caveman – technical support I rank at about apple store "genius" (far enough away from have-you-tried-turning-it-off-an-on-again to walk into a tech store without trepidation, but yet close enough to not want to touch anything for the duration of my visit) there were, and continue to be, things that utterly surpass my capabilities.
Here's a list of five them (plus commentary):
- I can't remember my passwords, for anything – ever. I guess it works in the sense that some of my accounts are so secure that even I can't get into them. This also remains to be the (initial) reason I abandoned my myspace all those years ago, and why I can only access my twitter account on my phone. I'm also deeply distrustful of those applications that store ALL of the passwords for you because of reasons.
- I don't understand e-mail etiquette, this has be exhibited in recent times (the last month) when I signed off an e-mail to my Msc project supervisor with the phrase "catch you on the flip" because my usual "many thanks" wasn't applicable. I just didn't know what to say and decided that spending twenty minutes thinking about it was just not conducive to a good time.
- Since the rise of cross-platform mobile messaging (i.e. whatsapp), I've forgotten how to send text messages, the XXXXXs no longer exist. The need to proof read no longer exists, everything is more-or-less real time messaging and I am never going back… Although I deeply consider it whenever my whatsapp subscription expires. Also, this means that on the odd occasion I do actually have to send a text message, it's not one – it's five in quick succession.
- I have to re-learn how to take a screenshot on my mac everytime I do it, because there's no physical button for it and when I have to press more than one key at the same time my lazy brain doesn't like it.
- For about a week when I joined gmail, I couldn't figure out how to send an email, not for any other reason than being unable to locate the 'compose' button on my screen. My eyes just glossed over it even though it was right under the logo. I had to ask my sister.
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Each month Cairdy Crafts will be having a fun theme. This months theme is going to be Old School Toys Month and I aim to create and record 3 mini projects and one big project on this theme throughout the month of October for you all to enjoy.
Keep an eye out on my youtube channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/user/theweescottie
I would also love to hear suggestions from you as what you would like to see me make. Do comment below with ideas of contact me through the various social media sites (facebook, twitter and youtube).
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What I wouldn't give for a Valentino
Spring Fashion
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When you start something new, have you ever noticed how the world is divided into two distinct camps? Doubters and Cheerleaders. The most exciting part of starting this site has been the fantastic support I've drawn from friendships, old and new. No one has been any more encouraging to me than Jennifer Stringer, a friend I've known for over 10 years. We first bonded over our love for books. Jennifer started a book club at the local Barnes and Noble and I was part of her group. Since then she has become one of my closest friends, probably saving me thousands of dollars in therapy. She is funny, adventurous, and uncommonly kind, generous, and loyal.
Over the past few months, Jennifer has been my personal cheerleader, always ready to help despite a busy family and work life. When I began tagging DHD inventory and writing descriptions, Jen pitched right in, volunteering time just to help me get things off the ground. When she sensed I was discouraged, she would call just to give me a boost. When things have gone well, no one has been any happier for me. Even though she always looks like a superstar to me, Jen insists she has no real passion for fashion. Which really means that her enthusiasm for what I'm doing is born out of love and concern for me!
That's why she spent last evening away from her family, just to join me at the IMA's showing of Valentino: The Last Emperor. Always curious and interested in what's going on around her, Jennifer was full of lively thoughts and questions on the drive home last night. As much as I love Valentino's genius, I couldn't help noticing how antithetical he was to my good buddy. So vain and self-absorbed is he that I might find him revolting if it weren't for his charm. Jennifer, on the other hand, is all about other people, beautiful inside AND out. How blessed I am to have such a friend. I wouldn't trade her for all the Valentino dresses in the world!


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Meet Marci from Stone Cottage Adventures!Marci will be posting on the last Friday of every month and you just never know what she'll be writing about, but you can bet it will be interesting. She knows a lot about herbs and has a couple of greenhouses. She sews, she cooks and shares some fabulous recipes on her blog. Her back yard is a certified National Wildlife Federation Back Yard Habitat. (How cool is that?)
We think Marci will be a great contributor here at the Cafe and we hope you'll enjoy her as much as we do! I had the good fortune to actually meet Marci in person and I can tell you that she is one awesome lady!
Please be sure to give her a warm Inspiration Cafe welcome when she shares her first post as a regular contributor one week from today. In the meantime, head over to her blog Stone Cottage Adventures and check out some of Marci's posts. Time at Marci's blog is always time well-spent!
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Newton's Rings ("Bull's-eye" Interference Patterns) when using a camera with a laser
In some applications involving lasers (especially laser beam profiling), you may see an interference pattern on the image, resembling a "bull's eye".
This effect is commonly known as "Newton's Rings", and is due to the laser light interacting with the image sensor's "coverglass".
The effect varies depending on many variables, including the curvature of the coverglass, wavelength of light, incident angle, etc.
More details can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton's_rings
The only 100% effective solution is to remove the image sensor's coverglass.
However, this is a very labor-intensive process with a very high risk of damage to the sensor's die (even a small particle of dust on an open die will damage many pixels).
For most applications Basler maintains a list of reputable 3rd parties who can provide aftermarket coverglass removal.
The customer is encouraged to contact Basler sales / support to discuss their application and find the appropriate solution.