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Too many students can't pay for college. So UK is making a major change to help
The University of Kentucky is making a dramatic change in how it gives out financial aid by concentrating more on students who need help paying for college.
The move will change UK's allocation from nearly 90 percent of financial aid that's based solely on grades and test scores to about 65 percent of aid based on student need, said Provost Tim Tracy, who announced the change to the UK Board of Trustees Friday morning.
Tracy thinks the shift will help improve graduation and retention rates, which are still below many benchmark schools, because unmet financial need is a large reason why many students drop out.
"We have a larger proportion of our students who have unmet need," Tracy said. "We want to be the University for Kentucky and we're trying to develop a strategy to help our students most succeed."
UK awards scholarships on a four-year basis and no current scholarship awards will be affected. UK has already started to tweak scholarships, though, by raising the academic standards for students who attend the Governor's Scholars Program or the Governor's School for the Arts, and for UK's top prize, the Singletary Scholarship.
UK officials said that in 2015, more than $22 million of the $25 million given to freshmen in financial aid was based solely on academic merit. Under the UK LEADS (Leveraging Economic Affordability for Developing Success) initiative, more than $17 million would have been distributed based on financial need and about $8 million would have been awarded based on academic merit or other factors.
Tracy did not have many other details about how the shift of UK's roughly $113 million in institutional aid would start. He said the Patterson Scholarship for National Merit Scholars would stay the same because it is an automatic award. But the number of Singletary Scholars — which pays for room and board — will probably be reduced. That scholarship requires a minimum score of 33 on the ACT and a GPA of 3.8 to be considered.
Over the next two to three years, UK LEADS would put more money into the Provost Persistence Grants, which help students who have one-time financial needs, Tracy said. Since last year, about 300 of those grants have been awarded for a total of $843,800. Of those recipients, 57 percent are from Kentucky and 52 percent are under-represented minority students.
Tracy said that in UK's analysis of retention, a steep decline in success occurs when a student's unmet financial need exceeds $5,000. One third of freshmen who didn't return for their second year this year had a GPA of 3.0 or higher, Tracy said. That means other things are preventing them from coming back, and he thinks it's money. "We believe it is the single most important factor," he said.
Currently, UK's six-year graduation rate is about 63.5 percent and the goal for 2020 is 70 percent. The retention rate between freshman and sophomore years is 82.7 percent, with a five year goal of 90 percent. In addition, first generation and minority groups, many of whom are facing financial pressures, are 16 percent less likely to graduate within six years.
UK has also decided to put more weight on high school GPAs than test scores because the school's data show that GPA is a better indicator of academic persistence, and therefore completion of college.
That's not to say academic performance won't be rewarded with financial aid.
"We will still be providing significant aid based upon academic performance, but beginning in fall 2017 we will shift more of our efforts in a strategic fashion toward financial need," Tracy said. "This is part of a holistic effort to focus intentionally and comprehensively on student success at all levels."
The current situation has been years in the making.
Starting in 2001, UK — like many other schools — began to shift the majority of its financial aid to merit awards in order to raise its academic rankings by boosting the quality of students who attend. While some of these awards also helped students who needed financial aid, unmet financial need was not considered.
A 2014 Herald-Leader analysis of UK's financial aid found that merit aid had risen nearly 150 percent between 2007 and 2014, and one in four students who received aid had no financial need.
$28,000 The total cost of attending UK for a year.
The trend was due to a set of circumstances that affected all of higher education, including competition between schools to recruit the same top students and multimillion dollar losses in state funding that led to higher tuition and more scholarships to out-of-state students, who pay nearly double the tuition rate of in-state students. Since 2007, UK has lost $68 million in state funding. Out-of-state students now make up about 37 percent of the freshman class.
But while the number of National Merit Scholars at UK grew dramatically, experts said many qualified Kentuckians could no longer afford their top choice. The total cost of attending UK is now nearly $28,000 a year.
In 2014, Don Witt, who oversees enrollment management at UK, called the trend of increasing merit aid an "arms race" that would only begin to change if one institution overhauled its aid program.
On Friday, Witt said UK was that leader.
"It's exciting to be able to support more deserving students who want to pursue their college degree at the University of Kentucky," he said. "This is an important step for not only UK but for higher education in general."
One national expert called UK's decision "groundbreaking."
"Most public education is going the other way," said Stephen Burd, a senior policy analyst with the New America Foundation and the author of numerous reports on the plight of low-income students in higher education. "I think this is really a red flag for other public universities that have been making it less affordable for low-income students to attend, and maybe middle income students as well.
"I think Kentucky is on the forefront of what I would hope is an example that will influence other institutions to think about these issues as well."
Although not up for a vote, trustees seemed largely pleased with the change. Student Government President Rowan Reid, who serves as a trustee, pointed out that high academic attainment is highly correlated to family income and education, which means that students who need it least receive the most merit aid.
"I think we're taking a step in the right direction," she said. "We have to start focusing on students who can't afford higher education."
Faculty trustee Robert Grossman said he was surprised that 90 percent of UK's financial aid was solely based on merit.
"I think it's responsible for UK to rebalance our aid portfolio," he said. "Merit-based aid tends to be a subsidy for wealthier families, although it may not feel that way."
Dustin Pugel, a research associate at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, said UK is a role model for financial aid strategies.
"It's encouraging to see the University of Kentucky set a good example for other colleges and universities, as well as lawmakers in Frankfort, with this policy change," Pugel said. "Getting a college degree has never been more important or more expensive, so we encourage university and state leaders to continue to prioritize need-based aid across the commonwealth to help our students receive the education they need to build strong and vibrant communities."


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The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team of William O'Connell (Fiji), Heve Kelley (TAH), Brett Baudinet (CI), Daniel Llarenas (GUM) and Gilles De Gouy (TAH)-captain again travelled to Tehran for the second time in the last 3 years with the goal of trying to be promoted from Group III to Group II in 2017 on the clay courts at the Esteghlal International Tennis Academy.
There were 9 teams competing with their respective rankings in brackets: Iran (87), Syria (90); Lebanon (93); Turkmenistan (95); Hong Kong China (96); Cambodia (97); Pacific Oceania (99); Qatar (100) and Singapore (103). Following the draw ceremony, Pacific Oceania (99) were drawn in the more difficult Pool A with Iran (87), Turkmenistan (95) and Hong Kong China (96).
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup Team played their opening round robin match against the top seeds, Iran, at the start of their quest to be promoted to Group II, Asia/Oceania Zone in 2017. Iran ended up beating Pacific Oceania comprehensively 3 rubbers to 0. In the opening rubber of the Tie, the #2 player from Iran Anoosha Shahgholi defeated the # 2 Pacific Oceania player, Heve Kelley 6-1, 6-4. Then the #1 player from Iran Shahin Khaledan defeated the #1 player from Pacific Oceania, William O'Connell, 6-1, 6-1. In the doubles the team from Iran of Mohammad Karegaran/Amirvala Madanchi prevailed against the Pacific Oceania Team of Brett Baudinet/Daniel Llarenas 6-3, 6-4.
Following a rest day on day 2, the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team defeated 4th seeds Turkmenistan on Day 3 of Round Robin play by 2 rubbers to 1.Heve Kelly got Pacific Oceania off to the perfect start defeating the #2 player from Turkmenistan, Yuriy Rokuskiy 6-3,6-2. In the #1 singles, the #1 from Turkmenistan Isa Mammetgulyyev (ranked #134) beat William O'Connell 6-3, 6-2 to level the Tie 1-1. The Pacific Oceania doubles team of Brett Baudinet/Daniel Llarenas then prevailed in a very tight doubles match lasting almost 2 hours against the top 2 Turkmenistan Singles players, who also played doubles, Isa Mammetgulyyev/Yuriy Roguskiy 6-4, 7-6(9) to win the tie for Pacific Oceania 2-1.
In the deciding Tie of the Round Robin to advance to the promotion play-offs, Hong Kong China were far too strong for Pacific Oceania winning 3 rubbers to 0. In the # 2 singles, Heve Kelley was beaten by Anthony Tang (HKG) 6-4, 6-2 and William O'Connell was beaten by Karan Rastogi 6-3, 6-1. Then in the doubles Brett Baudinet/Daniel Llarenas lost to Chun Hun Wong/Jack Wong (HKG) 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(3). Then in their final Tie to decide which team will stay in Group III for 2017, Pacific Oceania were far too strong, beating Singapore 3-0. During this Tie there was jubilation in the Pacific Oceania Team when William O'Connell won his first ever Davis Cup Singles match against the #1 from Singapore, Roy Hobbs, 6-3,6-2 to take the Tie to an unbeatable 2-0 and guarantee Pacific Oceania a place in Group III in 2017. Earlier in the day Heve Kelley had got Pacific Oceania off to the perfect start beating the #2 player from Singapore, Shaheed Alam, 6-1, 6-4. Then the Doubles team of Brett Baudinet/Daniel Llarenas beat the Singapore Team of Roy Hobbs/Hao Yuan Ng, in the dead rubber 6-4, 6-3.
Iran and Hong Kong were promoted to Group II in 2017 and Singapore and Cambodia relegated to Group IV in 2017. During this Tie the Pacific Oceania Doubles pairing of Brett Baudinet (CI) and Daniel Llarenas (GUM) became the best doubles team in Pacific Oceania history with a win/loss record of 11-2
Brett Baudinet now also holds the following Davis Cup records for Pacific Oceania:
- Most Total Wins 29-23
- Most Doubles Wins 28-12
- Most Ties Played 46
- Most Years Played 13
In 2015 The Pacific Oceania Team travelled to Bahrain and were promoted from Group IV to Group III. The following is a summary of the Tie by captain Gilles de Gouy
"The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup Programme started in June 2014 when outgoing Captain Cyrille Mainguy won the team another opportunity to try to be promoted back into Group lll. With a very clear objective in mind I took the opportunity offered to have the team train together at the Australian Open in January 2015. Training and playing several rounds of Asia/Pacific Tennis League Matches, the team each left Australia with clear personal objectives and training programmes.
Arriving at the Kingdom of Bahrain, an Islamic Island housing just one million citizens in its tiny 760 square metre circumference and Host Nation for the 2015 Davis Cup Group IV Challenge, I observed that the remains of a dust storm had left Bahrain shrouded in fine clay like sand particles. The floating sand in the air, not only had the effect of cutting the 38° heat down, but it also changed the density of the air so that it felt like tennis is being played at altitude. This was an unexpected condition when The sea surrounds the area and this factor needed to be taken into account for match play, along with the physical condition of the team due to their very late arrival into Bahrain.
The team was:
Brett Baudinet (CI); Cyril Jacobe (VAN); Daniel Llarenas (GUM); Heve Kelley (PYF) and captain Gilles de Gouy
Jetlagged after 25 hours travelling and arriving just one day prior to play, the Pacific Oceania team was the last to arrive in Bahrain. They also had the most distance to travel and were challenged both geographically and climatically both in terms of weather and conditions of play, and the lack of ability to train together prior to the event. Fortunately half of the team the team, Heve Kelley and Brett Baudinet, were able to meet together in NZ under my guidance and hospitality. They trained together for the week immediately prior to the Davis Cup at the naval base courts in Devonport, Auckland. Upon attending the Captains' Meeting Captain I was very pleased to see the team allocated a favourable draw with the schedule of play allowing the team to ease their jetlagged bodies into match play by playing lesser ranked teams at the start of the week and more challenging opponents further into the draw.
Starting on Monday 27th April, the team faced Iraq in their opening Tie. First up was Vanuatu's Cyril Jacobe, a veteran DC player who made a great start in his singles against Akram Al-Saady but then was plagued by self doubts and subsequently held back his required aggressiveness losing 5-7, 2-6. The aftermath of Cyclone Pam which ripped through his homeland two months earlier had left Cyril without courts to play on or players to train with and rebuilding his confidence was going to be a major factor in getting Cyril to more successful match play for the rest of the Tie.
With the pressure of winning his first DC match ever, debutante Heve Kelley from Tahiti stepped into the court with a fantastic attitude positively oozing confidence and determination, ready to take on Iran's number one Al Kahari Al Mayahi. Using his two gun weapons (his serve and his forehand) Heve also played aggressively when returning his opponents serve and steamrolled over his opponent taking the first set 6-2 and carrying on to win the match 6-2, 6-2.
It was a great set up for the seasoned doubles partnership of Brett Baudinet of the Cook Islands and Daniel Llarenas of Guam to follow and they stepped in the court to comfortably lead the first set, drop the second and fought hard to hang onto the third, with the result being the day's third win to team PO 6-2, 3-6, 6-4. Most definitely the Pacific Island Spirit and support contributed to the first day's wins and made the difference that mattered in all three matches throughout their 6 ½ hours of play today.
Following this great start to the Tie, on Tuesday 28th April team Pacific oceania took on home team Bahrain in what was a decisive day's play for them against a very well supported team. This was a huge day's play, a tough day with some great wins despite the heat being back and bringing high humidity along with it.
First up was Cyril Jacobe vs. Bahrain's Abdulkarim (Abdul) Abdulnabi. This player demonstrated great consistency from both sides of the baseline with both his forehand and backhand strokes, and it was enough to raise uncertainty in Cyril's mind regarding his own tennis game, this made it difficult for him to take the advantage in the score. Eventually Cyril reacted to his self generated doubt and made even more of a change to both his mental approach as well as his tactical and strategic approach, what followed was a total battle between these two players, with very close and long games with long rallies, with jubilation from the Pacific Oceania Team for their teammates tenacity and stamina during this 2 ½ hour match to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Next on court was Heve Kelley, pitched against the home team's number one Yusuf Qaed. This player was definitely at the level expected of him, and right from the start a pitched battle was held on court. Yusuf, wanting to take Heve out from the beginning, attacked strongly, Heve however was not overwhelmed by this approach or the level of the game and both players held their serves until a nail biting tiebreak in the first set with Heve have his cunning opponent bluff and play extraordinarily risky shots and eventually won the set after 1 hour 20 minutes of play.
Heve continued on with his lightness of both mind and foot. Being physically much fresher than his opponent and not ready to give up he brought a heightened intensity into an already very intense match. Taking the second set with confident efficiency Heve carried on with determination and consistency to fight his way through an exceptional resurgence from his opponent, eventually conquering to take the match 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-2 subsequently bringing home the second win and point for Pacific Oceania for the day. This was another great victory which was further capitalized on when our doubles team won the 3rd rubber.
With no pressure on them to win but determined to do so and at the same time to improve their game, our doubles combo were both given specific challenges to focus on during their match against the two best players from Bahrain, Yusuf Qaed and Hasan Abdulnabi. Over the course of the game both these players more than met their challenges and a really good quality doubles game followed also evidenced by great teamwork. The first set's apparent easy score was actually very well earned with a great quality doubles game by this dynamic Pacific Oceania Duo. The second set with a mix of good tennis, good luck and great tenacity had the opponents taking several key games and forcing a tiebreak. Daniel, with his good hands and consistent serving, and Brett with his big serve and some excellent play including a brilliant half short cross backhand drop shot, came away with the game in their pocket at 6-1, 6-2.
Well done guys! , great work guys! The whole team came out on the court to enjoy this latest team victory and the immensely successful conclusion to a long day of tight tennis, 7 ½ hours of pure battle with the Pacific-Oceania team taking home three points and getting ourselves one step closer to the goal of being in the final on Saturday and our ultimate goal of being promoted to the Davis Cup Group III.
Day three and a rest day; it's 41 degrees and getting hotter by the minute, what a great time to be on court training! With a well appreciated sleep in and an easy start to the day our Pacific-Oceania team were well ready to have a training session with me to work on their individual areas of improvement as previously identified. Several training stations were set up, associating vertical squats for developing more explosive vertical propulsion for serving, elastic bands for training the service motion and to strengthen the shoulder for serving; and skipping ropes for training lightness of foot, followed by the service station and the receiving station. It was a great training session with much achieved. The teams' enthusiasm to improve and play even better day by day provided a great foundation for the solid progress made today. The team are certainly focused on what they have come here to achieve.
Match play the following day Thursday 30th April provided another great day of tennis for the Pacific Oceania Team with tough singles followed then by a steamrolling doubles against Jordan. Cyril came on the court with the right attitude from the start and playing aggressively against Mousa Alkotop, a very promising junior from Jordan who didn't make any mistakes. Cyril was playing but not getting through, so a strategy session with the coach later and the decision was made to take every opportunity during the rally, the rubber underwent a major transformation at this point and this match was a successful accumulation of the long labour of mental work that Cyril has undertaken in this Tie. Cyril is putting himself back in the drivers' seat and playing his game on the court. Result 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.
Next up, Men's Singles 1, Heve Kelly steps in the court against Seif Adas in a great mental condition, and champing for a win. What a match! Two baseline players hitting consistently the ball with a lot of power, and averaging 6-8 rallies per point. It was like a game of table of table tennis with its speed and power. Fantastic viewing and excellent tennis.
Both players held their serves until the first set's tiebreak, each game consistently containing a series of killer shots, as well as great defence and counterattack coming from both. However during the first set tiebreak Heve unfortunately didn't notice that the conditions had changed, and with the wind at his back he made three mistakes with the balls being just a few centimetres long. This was enough of an advantage for his opponent to jump on and utilise, and Heve lost the first set tiebreak 7-4. Subsequently an amazing second set ensued where, after such a tight first set, the second set was like watching a different game, and the set score of 6-0 tells it all.
This set up the make or break 3rd set where his opponent reacted vigorously to this trouncing and with two crucial points at 3-1, non converted by Heve in this fifth game of the third set, his opponent acted like he had been resurrected. Heve had to battle to hold his serve game, followed by another extra long game, won by Seif, which depleted the last of Heve's energies and an eventual loss of the game with the score of 6-7(4), 6-0, 4-6. It was little consolation that spectators all agreed that this game had been the best singles match of the week so far in this Davis Cup event.
Then we progressed on to deciding doubles pairing of Brett and Daniel against Jordan's Mousa Alkotop and Tareq Talal Shkakwa who maintained some belief about their possibility to win the rubber for two games at best, and from that point on however, it was game over. Our doubles pairing simply hammered their opponents into total submission. Brett and Daniel won the first set 6-1 in just a few minutes time and took the second set 6-2 easily, there was no moment that we could even consider it remotely possible for the Jordanian doubles pair to have the opportunity of successfully taking over the game. With no disrespect to these players, they never stood a chance.
So, we are in the final for certain and a day off tomorrow for rest and regenerating energies. A late afternoon training session was focused on individual areas of improvement, technical shots and, most importantly, was designed to work on the areas we need to target in the finals matches.
I have to start with the result… we won ! Winning both the Tie and Promotion to Group llI ! Goal accomplished ecstatic team and Captain, well done PO!
Cyril, won this match and on the basis of first of all having won the mental fight with himself earlier in the week. Result: match delivered with the score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Heve's match was a good experience against a better player. Losing 0-6, 4-6 should encourage him to work even harder to elevate his level. What a full week for him and a great first Davis Cup Event. Brett and Daniel, one more time delivering a solid doubles performance to win 7-6(6), 7-5. This match shows a tight score we never felt in danger; these two players are a very reliable doubles pairing for this competition. Their undefeated wins tally of 9 wins playing doubles together in a row shows it all. A 100% success record in their last 2 years of Davis Cup Tie's.
To the team – thank you for trusting me and being willing to work with me for this most crucial Tie. I am proud to have been a part of your and our success. I am really looking forward to next year's challenge. The fact we can't train often together throughout the year is turned in to strength in spirit as we truly support one another on the court. Long live the Pacific Spirit.
To the supporters, your engagement with us both when we are near and when we are far is energizing and appreciated. You are a part of this win.
To Oceania Tennis Federation, thank you for giving us this opportunity to represent Pacific-Oceania, and to fight to take our place amongst the next level of World Tennis. We're very glad to be here and eagerly anticipate our opportunity to represent Pacific Oceania gloriously again next year. Please maximize our chances to do so by giving us enough time to arrive, recover and train for next year's Davis Cup event, it's going to be even more important for us to be in the best conditions then. The pre DC training that two of the team were able to participate in the year for the week before the DC was really helpful, if this can be replicated, and for all the team, it will stand us in good stead. Bring on 2016, let's go PO let's go!!"
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team were pipped at the final hurdle in their goal to be promoted from Group IV to Group III in their Davis Cup Tie on the red clay at the Enghelab Sports Complex in Teheran, Iran in June 2014. This was to be the last Tie for captain, Cyrille Mainguy. The OTF records its deepest thanks for the outstanding service that has given as captain of the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup Team over the last 6 years. Regrettably his swansong was not a winning one with the team beaten by a better team on the day, Qatar by 2-1 with the only rubber won being the doubles won by Gilles de Gouy and Daniel Llarenas winning 6-3.7-5 to continue their unbeaten form throughout the event.
Pacific Oceania, which draws its players from the 17 Oceania associate member nations of ITF, were drawn as the top seed in Pool A with a team comprising Cyrille Mainguy (VAN-captain); Juan Langton (SAM); Gilles de Gouy (PYF); Aymeric Mara (VAN) and Daniel Llarenas (GUM) with the top team in each of the 2 pools promoted to Group III in 2015. Also in Pool A were the teams from Jordan, Bangladesh, Iraq and Kyrgyzstan. In Pool B were Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Mongolia.
The team was: Gilles de Gouy, Juan Langton, Aymeric Mara, Daniel Llarenasn and Cyrille Mainguy (captain)
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup Team played the following 4 Matches in the initial round robin, winning all 4 matches and as a result went forward to the play-offs for promotion to Group III.
Results-Day 1
Pacific Oceania beat Kyrgyzstan 3-0
Aymeric Mara beat Adilbek Mamatov 62,61
Juan Langton beat Maksim Serko 61,64
Gilles de Gouy/Daniel Llarenas beat Abai Kanybek Uulu/Maksim Serko 61,61
Results-Day 2
Pacific Oceania beat Bangladesh 2-1
Henry Mondol beat Aymeric Mara beat 64,46,62
Juan Langton beat Sree Roy 36,76(5),63
Gilles de Gouy/Daniel Llarenas beat Ranjan Ram/Sree Roy 76(5),60
Results-Day 3
Pacific Oceania beat Jordan 3-0
Aymeric Mara beat Musa Alkotop 46,64,63Adilbek Mamatov 62,61
Juan Langton beat Hamzeh Al-Aswad 62,76(5)Maksim Serko 61,64
Gilles de Gouy/Daniel Llarenas beat Hamzeh Al-Aswad/Tareq Talal Shkakwa 46,76(8)60
Results-Day 4
Pacific Oceania beat Iraq 2-1
Aymeric Mara beat Barakat Zainy 63,36,62
Ali Al-Mayahi beat Juan Langton 62,61
Gilles de Gouy/Daniel Llarenas beat Ali Al-Mayahi/Akram Al-Saady 63,76(8).
Pacific Oceania advanced to the Play Offs unbeaten.
Play Off
Qatar beat Pacific Oceania 2-1
Ali Mutawa beat Aymeric Mara beat 63,63
Al Harrasi beat Juan Langton 61,62
Gilles de Gouy/Daniel Llarenas beat Ali Al-Saygh/Mousa Zayed 63,75
The ITF has just announced that the Asia/Oceania Davis Cup Group III Tie involving the Pacific Oceania Team, that was cancelled from Myanmar in early May will now be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This Round Robin Tie involving Cambodia, Hong Kong China, Iran, Malaysia, Oman, UAE, Vietnam and Pacific Oceania will be played in the week commencing 9 September at the Aviation Tennis Club which is host to the ATP 500 Tournament with prize money of US$2M in late February every year.
Davis Cup 2013
Pacific Oceania will this year compete in Davis Cup in the Asia/Oceania Zone Group III in Yangon, Myanmar from 29 April-5 May.
The team to be captained by Cyrille Mainguy (VAN) is:
- Cyril Jacobe (VAN)
- Colin Sinclair (CNMI)
- Gilles De Gouy (TAH)
- Daniel Llarenas (GUM)
The event is a round Robin with 8 teams from Cambodia, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia, Oman, UAE, Vietnam and Pacific Oceania competing.
The teams will be drawn into 2 pools of 4 teams. These matches will be played from Wednesday 1 May-Friday 3 May. The top 2 teams in each pool will then play in a new "promotion" round robin pool on the Saturday and Sunday (counting any previous results against nations in that pool). The 2 highest placed nations in this pool will be promoted to Group II in 2014.
Similarly the bottom 2 teams in each pool will play in a "relegation" round robin on the Saturday and Sunday (counting any previous results against nations in that pool). The 2 last nations in this pool will be relegated to Group IV in 2014.
History: The best Pacific Oceania Davis Cup performance came in 2005, when it reached the Asia/Oceania Zone, Group II, 2nd Round.
First year played 1995
Ties Played 65(32-33)
Most Total Wins Lency Tenai (27-21)
Most Singles Wins Michael Leong (19-12)
Most Doubles Wins Brett Baudinet (17-10)
Best Doubles Team Brett Baudinet/Juan Langton (10-6)
Most Ties Played Brett Baudinet (33)
Most Years Played Brett Baudinet (10); Juan Langton (10)
|Total W/L
|Singles W/L
|Doubles W/L
|Ties Played
|First Year
|Years Played
|Brett Baudinet
|Muka Godinet
|Cyril Jacobe
|Motuliki Kailahi
|Juan Langton
|Michael Leong
|Daniel LLarenas
|Aymeric Mara
|Hitesh Morriswala
|West Nott
|Jerome Rovo
|Leon So'onalole
|Lency Tenai
|Lawrence Tere

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Today, I asked for a reflection card.
As I look upon the cards image, from the Today's Journey Tarot deck, I see a workplace in which all tools are available. The worker uses these tools and his skills to produce unique stones. The colors of the jewels are that of the Chakra. He is focused, grounded, and productive.
From the companion book: "We create our own prosperity. Positive thoughts alone are not enough."
This card suggests you reflect upon your goals. It's not only important to have the skills, the workplace, and the tools - productivity only occurs when you actually use these to move further down the road toward your goal. It suggests evaluating the skills you have, learning the skills you may need, gathering the needed tools, and focusing on the project at hand.
"It's time to get to work."


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Obsessed with color? So am I! That's why I love making resin items. Thanks so much for stopping by my site of all things colorful and crafty. I hope you like what you see and a big warm welcome to you!
Don't worry, my site is not only about resin but also all kinds of fun art projects, crafts, sewing, knitting, soap making and a mishmash of things. So please stop back often. You never know what I'm up to. I'm usually buried in glitter and glue and fabric swatches! I hope you do the same! Try out that project that you've been thinking about. I would love to see it!


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- Ok so im trying to do this whole fan fic thing I tried to improve at the problems that i made in the last chapters (like the chapters being to short and no description) and put more action into in and not be so cliche. So Im pretty sure u guys forgot what happen in the last chapters lol but anyway here we go lol.
In El Nath, inside a small but towering hut contained five of some of the greatest adventurers in history. The five was known as the Dark Order (or known to some people, the 3rd job leaders).
Inside the small building a voice spoke, "Preposterous!" The voice was from a women in a yellow coat with golden designs and a hood. She had yellow hair and only her lips showed because of the hood.
A hand raised. The women silenced. The man who raised his hand started talking, "Yes. Chobbi Light is finally going after the role of the new Shadow Mage." The man was wearing the same kind of coat as the woman but orange and with a blunt sword on his back. He had a thick black beard and and large muscular chest.
"Well Tylus, we must do something" Said the women.
Three figures came into the conversation.
"Silence Robeira!" Scold the first figure. It was a another women. She was wearing a red coat that looked like the other member's coats. Blond hair was coming down the coat from her hood and a bow laid on the back of her torso.
The second figure to talk came in, "This may be a crucial situation, but we can't just go into battle. Especially when it haven't even started yet." The second figure wore a blue coat and had a massive scar the shape of a "X" on the side of his right cheek.
"Robeira is right. We must at least send an agent." argued the final figure. It was another man with a purple coat. He always held a gun (usually in his hand) and had a huge chin coming out of his hood.
"Pedro?" The purple coated man surprised Tylus, "What an interesting idea. However difficult," he pointed at the man in the blue coat, "How fast can you find someone to follow Chobbi, Arec?"
"Almost instantly." Answered Arec.
"I still think the idea is crazy!" Blurted the women in the red coat.
"Calm down Rene." said Pedro.
"Yes Pedro's right, calm down," said Tylus, "Arec will send an agent to follow Chobbi and we shall stop this before it goes out of hand."
The five figures didn't have anything else to say. The meeting was over.
-150 miles passed El Nath, inside the Dead Mine, in a sacred location
There stood a man. Yellow-haired (short and messy), light brown skin, and had scarlet eyes. He held 12 katanas, wore baggy pants and a black hoody with the words 私は忍者は海賊だ on the back. He stood there like he was frozen, holding up odd badge with a white cross over it and with gold wings on the side and chanting out words, " 私は、偉大な魔法使いの医師を召喚!" . Finally when he finished chanting, he moved. He sat down on a drawing on the floor that he drew. It looked just like the badge. Than the whole area started shaking. The silver beams came out from all the lines drawn on the ground.
A voice spoke, "Why have you called me?" The voice was deep and god like.
The man spoke, "Great Witchdoctor, I am known as Chobbi. I have called you to lend me your powers."
"Hmm.." Whichdoctor spoke, "So you are the infamous Chobbi Light. Well you seem like a promising man to hold my powers. I shall give you my powers and the control of the Chaos Knights. Do not fail me."
"Yes sir." Chobbi understood.
The voice faded away, as so as the beams. And as the beams went away the drawing made by Chobbi did so to. Immense power went into Chobbi as the beams went away. Chobbi than felt all powerful. Suddenly Chobbi noticed that a figure was following him. He thought it was the perfect time to test his new power. He took out a blade and instantly the agent sent by Arec died. Chobbi was than almost undefeatable.
-Hopefully this chapter was ok. I understand that i still am having too many conversations, But this time i put descriptions into the characters. And yah i hope its long enough or at least close so tell me what you think
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Zack Pearlman Joins James Franco Comedy 'Why Him?' (Exclusive)
The 'Mulaney' actor will feature alongside Bryan Cranston, Zoey Deutch and Megan Mullally.
Zack Pearlman will soon be asking Why Him?
The Mulaney actor has been cast in the Fox feature alongside James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Zoey Deutch, Keegan-Michael Key and Megan Mullally.
John Hamburg, who co-wrote the script with Ian Helfer, is helming the project which centers on a Midwestern dad (Cranston) who travels with his family to visit his daughter (Deutch) at college, where he finds himself involved in a battle for her affections with her new, brash tech-billionaire boyfriend (Franco).
Pearlman has appeared on Key and Peele and Workaholics, and could recently be seen in Nancy Meyer's The Intern.
He is represented at UTA, Principato-Young and Stone Meyer.


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Elephants and Giraffes...you already saw one Giraffe baby card so I'll show you the elephant one today and the "other giraffe" next time. I made a boy and a girl card with these as well...I didn't think to ask if they knew what the baby's gender was...
The image comes from a CTMH set that has been buried in my closet for a while...The set is called You're Great and has a bunch of animals and sentiments. It isn't meant for a baby card but I decided that the elephant would work. The colours I used are SU's so saffron and pretty in pink...the patterned paper was just in my pile and could be from anywhere. I added the sentiment (from an old SU set) and some diamond ice baubles from Stamping Bella.
For the boy card I used up some scraps and bits that were lying around. I kept the layout the same but used Stamping Bella's glitter dots instead of baubles on this one. On both cards the elephant is coloured in with copics... this was the easiest colouring job ever!!
Thanks for having a look!
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text: Leah Cromer is an employment law attorney in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston and graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she received the distinguished CALI Award for Employment Discrimination Law and Family Law and was a member of The Order of the Wig and Robe. Leah served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Cynthia Graham Howe before joining a law firm in Myrtle Beach. During her time in Myrtle Beach, her practice areas were employment law, business law, and intellectual property law. In May of 2016, Leah established her own firm, Palmetto Legal Solutions, LLC, so that she could focus on her passion: advising small businesses on employment law compliance and business law issues. Leah embraces the opportunity to learn about her clients' corporate culture and customize her services to fit their needs. She have served as the Regional Representative for the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, and served on the board of both the Coastal Organization of Human Resources and the American Heart Association Waccamaw Heartwalk. Leah was recently invited to be a member of the 2017 Leadership South Carolina program. This past summer, Leah was awarded the first ever Emerging Leader Award by the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association. Leah is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and American Bar Association.


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I'm Ready to Start a Revolution Against Digital Recording, Who Else Want's Razors to Be Essential to Recording an Album?Posted: August 27, 2011 Filed under: Connor McGann | Tags: analog reocrding, david grohl, digital, foo fighters, nirvana, wasting light 2 Comments
I'm still not dead yet, unfortunately the hurricane's hitting at like 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, so my beauty sleep is bound to get interrupted. Hurricane's just have no sense of respect for others feelings and sleep patterns. Fuckin' Irene… As long as I do make it out alive though, I've decided I want to start a revolution against digital recording, and make all music analog again. Just listen to that snare in any song on 'Wasting Light'. So sexy.This is probably all because I listened to 'Bleach', 'Nevermind' and 'In Utero' in a row in order yesterday, and I woke up this morning and put on 'Wasting Light'. Grohl you beast. (I understand Grohl is not the Foo Fighter's drummer, obviously, but who's idea was it to go analog on 'Wasting Light'?…exactly)
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Seriously, 'Rope' might have the best sounding snare drum I've ever heard.
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Adele, Foo Fighters and Explosions in the Sky, Make Billboard's Charts a Little Less AnnoyingPosted: May 5, 2011 Filed under: Connor McGann | Tags: 200, 21, adele, albums, billboard, cold shoulder, explosions in the sky, foo fighters, rope, take care, trembling hands, wasting light Leave a comment
I don't follow the music charts. I hate music charts. I give them an occasional glance, but they usually just make me angry. That being said, I was reading an article on the Billboard 200 Albums chart today, and I'm actually not angry.
First of all, Adele's '21' is still doing stellar on the charts. I definitely like that. Only four other albums by female artists in the past decade have had the staying power of '21', which is in it's 6th non-consecutive week atop the charts.
Explosions at the Sky is also having some chart success. Their last album debuted somewhere in the 80s, but not this time around. 'Take Care, Take Care, Take Care' is currently at number 19 on the Billboard 200, a new high for the Texas band.
'Wasting Light', the latest from the Foo Fighters is still in the top ten as well. Great news for fans of rock music everywhere, the Foo Fighters are putting up a fight against the mainstream genocide of rock.
Plus it always makes me smile when Wiz Khalifa and Glee both made their down to lower spots this week. Great news.
The singles front is a little more bleak, dominated by monotone music, but at least Lady GaGa's 'Judas' isn't in the top ten, and Beyonce's steal-an-entire-beat-from-Major-Lazer-call-it-a-sample-and-market-it-as-a-completely-new-song 'Run the World (Girls)' is doing even worse. Cool.
In other news, Jimi Hendrix is getting a park. Cooler
Stream Foo Fighter's 'Wasting Light'Posted: April 4, 2011 Filed under: Connor McGann, New Release | Tags: foo fighters, stream, wasting light Leave a comment
Listen too the Foo Fighters latest release 'Wasting Light' streaming here. Share it and stream it wherever you like as well. There's supposed to be a leak around but I have yet to come across it.
Rolling Stone Previews: Foo Fighters, Dropkick Murphys, R.E.M.Posted: March 1, 2011 Filed under: Connor McGann, New Release | Tags: dropkick murphys, foo fighters, going out in style, oh my heart, preview, r.e.m., rolling stone, rope, stream Leave a comment
Rolling Stone was given the chance to give readers a few previews of some upcoming music. I checked out a couple songs, wrote up a few sentences and collected some links all for you. Check it out below.
While David Grohl and the Foo Fighter's (With their Nirvana-fied lineup) don't seem to be doing anything relatively groundbreaking with their single "Rope", the band has found a comfortable place, built on a genre Grohl popularized himself years ago. The song carries the tune of a typical Foo Fighters song, I've heard better, I've heard worse, but a solid track.
Rope – Foo Fighters Rolling Stone Preview
The Dropkick Murphys's new concept album about a fictional Irish-American is coming out soon and its probably going to be a pretty big drop. The popular Boston-bred-Irish folk-punk band has developed a cult following and some pretty heavy attention over their careers." Going Out in Style", the single off the upcoming "Born & Bred" carries a carefree, bro-out with your friends, drinking atmosphere to it, that's come to be a prevalent theme throughout their catalog. A lot of the anger has been stripped out, and the song brings about feelings of simple fun and hanging out with friends in the typical folky bro-chorus of Boston punk song.
Going Out in Style – Dropkick Murphys
R.E.M.'s much anticipated "Collapse Into Now" is on its way. The atmospheric, arena ready, alternative folk rock of "Oh My Heart" is a good sign, if anything, of whats to come.
More Rolling Stone album and singles streams from Lykke Li, Beady Eye, Alexander Ebert, Radiohead, TV on the Radio and more…


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Heat sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter; melt and add onion slices. Add a pinch of salt and pepper; cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove to plate; reserve. Butter one side of each bread slice. Heat sauté pan over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices, butter-side down. Layer on each slice of bread: 1 slice American cheese, 1 slice Swiss cheese, 2 ounces ham, about 1 tablespoon sautéed onions, 2 slices tomato, and an additional slice of American cheese. Top sandwiches with remaining 4 slices bread, butter-side up. Sauté sandwiches for 3 minutes: turn carefully, and grill until golden brown and the cheeses are melted.
- 9 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, divided
- 1 red onion, sliced 1/8" thick
- Salt and pepper
- 8 slices classic white bread
- 8 slices Wisconsin American Cheese
- 4 slices Wisconsin Sliced Swiss cheese
- 8 ounces smoked ham, sliced
- 2 large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1/4" thick (8 slices)


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The coolest thing in the tattoo universe is currently happening in a tiny little shop on Sunset Boulevard called the Shamrock Social Club. And the man pulling everyone from Cara Delevinge to Drake into his singular orbit is an absurdly talented artist named Dr. Woo, whose pencil-fine needlework has no business looking as good as it does on human skin. (Example A, Example B, Example C... etc.) And since this is GQ, and since we appreciate cool people with an eye for cool-ass shit, we reached out to Woo for Ink Week and asked him to talk about some of the stuff in his life that he can't live without.
Saint Laurent Leather Motorcycle Jacket
"It's the best-fitting jacket I own. I customized it by painting my kids' name in threading on it. It's my everyday go-to jacket.
Kiehl's Musk Oil
"When I first met my wife Jayme, this was what she wore—yet she wouldn't tell me what it was until years later. It doesn't smell feminine or masculine, it's just neutral and fresh. It's my daily. I have to have it with me wherever I go."
Old Vintage Dart Board
"This big wood cut out of an Indian chief's head helps me stay on point. I strain my eyes around the clock, so it's a nice way to relax."
Parabellum Weekend Bag
"Perfect for travel/short trips. It's made out of a nice buffalo hide that will patina nicely."
Thierry Lasry Sunglasses
"I like his craftsmanship."
Balenciaga Chelsea Boots
"Perfect for casual and dress. I can wear them with pretty much anything in my closet."
Gunner Foxx Hats
"Each one is custom handmade for my head. He's the most authentic, unique hat-maker. With most hat styles being so readily available, I like mine to stand out."
Landcruiser FJ62
"It's one of the coolest understated cars out there that keeps me feeling like I'm on an adventure. It's refreshing to live in L.A. and not drive an obvious car."
Goro Necklace
"They're a cult jewelry company from Japan. This is handmade silver that's highly collectable."
Schaeffer's Garment Hotel Denim
"These jeans are made-to-order denim derived from the best denim mills in Japan."
Bonus: Muddy
"My third child is our pup Muddy. He is an essential part of my daily routine. We take a long walk every night after work, nice way to move around after sitting down working all day."


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Konstantina (Konnie) B. Lukes of 24 Hadwen Road, a Worcester attorney in private practice, is serving her fifteenth two-year term as a Councilor-at-Large. She served as Mayor from 2007 through 2009. She also served four two-year terms as a member of the Worcester School Committee.
She is a graduate of Crosby High School, Waterbury, Connecticut. She received a BS in Secondary Education from Simmons College, Boston and a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, West Hartford, Connecticut.
Councilor Lukes believes that reducing taxes and borrowing by establishing a long-range tax reduction program is an issue of high priority. She promotes public safety through a strengthened community policing program and healthy neighborhoods.
She is married to Dr. James J. Lukes and is the mother of one son, Peter.
You may contact Councilor Lukes at her office Room 206, City Hall by calling 508-799-1049 or via email email@example.com.


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At TerpsCC our staff seek to educate the consumer, helping make the proper decisions in choosing the Cannabis products that works best for the individual.
We believe 'How-To-Consume-Cannabis' shouldn't be left to google!
Our team members are people, not corporations. We are Grandparents, Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, Cousins, Patients & non users who see the benefits of Cannabis.
Public Statement by TerpsCC
When volunteers proposed The City Of Edmonton to host a private Medical Cannabis Cup on April 20th 2017. The plan: to host a celebratory event on April 20th, referred to as "420" amongst cannabis communities, that has been a day for people to gather and smoke cannabis in peaceful protest to current laws and expressing their right to freedom of choice and access to a healing plant. Considering Canada's impeding legalization rather than gathering in protest we would have like to peacefully assemble, as per our rights Section 2 of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and celebrate by renting a venue for a private function.
A local venue willing to forego their Liquor License for the day to host the event had confidence in patient rights and belief participants would behave in a respectful manner. Vaporizing would have been allowed by the venue indoors with proper ventilation system in place.
Safety, discretion for patients while also away from public and underage kids this event was to concrete the community, local business and talents in anticipation of legalization.
On March 14th The City of Edmonton brought forward restrictive regulations towards dispensaries and opportunities for lounges. Leaving the MCC without a safe space, fearful of what repercussions may take place and questioning whether to continue as planned.
We see patients who have been given zero resources who struggle wasting their entire prescriptions trying to make edibles, capsules or concentrates themselves. Parents fearful of the risks of chemicals, paraphernalia and stigma associated with making their prescription into a form they can consume with comfort around their families. Patients are struggling to begin with and the vast ways to consume Cannabis and the effort involved can be stressful to many, even painful. Experimenting with their prescription that is not covered by insurance companies to begin with makes it also unaffordable. Going the street level route risks criminal offenses, loss of prescription, lacing with drugs like fentanyl, unlabeled, misinformation and undue anxiety. These patients want relief and the astounding number using illegal dispensaries grows every day, now more than ever with recent headlining recalls by Licensed Producers.
TerpsCC provided Edmontonian's with easy access to their medication, educational staff, resources and a commitment to lab tested products only. Nearly 600 Patients easily ordered online, had products delivered directly into their hands in a discreet manner at the door. In the 5 months since opening the online dispensary we have not only helped hundreds of people from relief of their ailments but have connected with local business and community members. Patients are not a number, they are people who range in lifestyles, age and ailments. We see members with Anxiety, Stage 3&4 Cancer, Psoriasis, Seizures, PTSD and so many other burdens who find ease in Cannabis use.
The opening of TerpsCC came from the lack of patient support and needs made glaringly evident once MACROS Dispensary was raided in July of 2015 after serving the community for over 10 years. The same Patient values loved by many who received medication from M.A.C.R.O.S. continued in TerpsCC and in Dec 2016 the Non-Profit Compassion Club's Online Store opened. The team consists of people who are patients, caregivers, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters and sons. These people took a great risk to their daily lives, families and freedoms to help patients in need of alternative resources.
With respect to the recent introduction of The City Of Edmonton's early regulations to the Cannabis Industry and the potential risk to patients involved in the enforcement crackdown faced across Canada TerpsCC has chosen to close the Online Dispensary as of March 18th 2017. Instead of taking the profit cycle of the last 2 months to get more product/variety for our patients we will be launching a full campaign to voice the frustrations of patients and dispensary owners. We ask all those who seek the benefits of dispensaries and their loved ones to come forward for the future of #Cannabis #Legalization.
While the decision to close our operations leaves a very heavy burden of sadness, our team trusts that each patient will take the time to voice their frustrations to Government officials. We will continue to offer our Home Party education course and hope to see everyone's continued support!
Please contact #JustinTrudeau, #RachelNotley, #DonIveson and your local MP's to voice your dedication to #Dispensary Models and Regulations. Be a voice with us June 28th 2017 at the City of Edmonton's public hearing on proposed changes to City's zoning bylaws. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1600459239981876/
Our Team members are Activist who have put their freedom on the line for patient benefit and now we pass the torch to you.
Light it up.
Then pass it.
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langham logic 1.0
I am a believer. Under God's hand - and at His direction - I am quite content to give my life for this cause. But that must be Langham Logic 2.0 because yesterday I encountered a longer, fuller and earlier version in Ian Shaw's chapter, 'John Stott and the Langham Scholarship Programme' (in this volume, 314-5).God wants His church to grow up;God's church grows up through God's word;God's word comes, primarily, through preaching.And so the question to ask is 'how can we raise the standards of biblical preaching?
God wants his church to grow into maturity in Christ.Nothing leads people into this Christian maturity like the Word of God.The Word of God reaches people mainly through faithful biblical preaching.Biblical preaching/teaching are the primary God-appointed responsibility of pastors.Pastors catch (or lose) their vision for preaching in the seminary (theological college).The seminary exerts its influence on students primarily through its teaching staff.Seminary teachers need to combine academic excellence with personal godliness.
Later, 'We long to see the world's seminaries staffed by godly evangelical scholars, so that the world's pulpits may be occupied by faithful preachers of the Word of God' (John Stott, in 1998; see also here).
Biblical preaching and theological education. Pastors and scholars.
In their most consecrated form, they are ever so strategic.
In their most consecrated form, they are ever so strategic.
It is a great chapter by Shaw, as he tells the history of the Langham Scholars programme. I never knew, for example, that until 1998 all USA-based Langham Scholars studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) - where I studied in the early 1980s and where I heard John Stott give his classic message on the call to pastoral ministry from 1 Corinthians 4 (listen to it here on the All Souls' website).
Shaw quotes Stott quoting HCG Moule: 'Beware of an untheological devotion and of an undevotional theology' ... before including a Stottian warning to scholars returning home 'an academic success but a spiritual failure, a 'doctor' (qualified to teach) but no longer a 'disciple', possessed by no new vision, power, or holiness' (319).
|With Chris Wright and John Stott - in Sydney, in 2002 - on Stott's final visit to Australia.
[NB: This photo was taken at Sydney Missionary & Bible College where Stott was just about to preach to their community. He preached the very same message on 1 Corinthians 4 which I heard at TEDS exactly twenty years earlier and I remembered large chunks of it. Then he moved into a Q&A session with the students where the 'growth without depth' story, which I have re-told in so many places (and in a post just last month) and which became so instrumental in my call into Langham, took place].
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Are Cash Outflows and Expenses the Same?
The purpose of this article is to shed light on the meaning of the terms: expense and cash outflow from an accounting perspective. More specifically, it discusses the similarities and differences of these terms within a business context. In addition, it uses examples in order to elaborate clearly this challenging issue for working professionals and students.
Expense: The value of the inputs (e.g. food and beverages) that are being used for revenue-generating activities.
Cash outflow: A cash payment a business makes to another entity, such as an employee, another company, the government, a shareholder, etc.
A cash outflow or payment is the same as an expense? 'Yes'-'No'-'Never' Cases.
Scenario 1: 'No' case
Let's consider the following business transaction within a restaurant business. A restaurant buys in cash in June beverages for $1000. However, none of these beverages is sold during June. In a case like this, accounting will not recognize the $1000 as an expense but as a cost since by the end of that period the beverages have not been used for revenue-relating activity.
Scenario 2: 'Yes' case
In another case, a restaurant pays $1000 to buy beverages in June and all of these beverages are consumed by its customers within June. In this situation, all of the beverages that were consumed by the customers can be recognized as an expense, such as beverage expense or cost of beverages sold.
Scenario 3: 'Yes' and 'No' cases
In a different scenario, the business purchases beverages for $1000 in cash and only $500 of these items are sold to its customers in June and the rest remain unsold.
'Yes' case
Accountants will report as an expense (cost of beverages sold) only the $500 that were used up by the restaurant's customers.
Therefore, in the above examples, we can easily observe that the above cost element (beverages) may become an expense only when it's consumed.
'No' case
The remaining $500, which is unused, will be reported as an asset (inventory for beverages) and not an expense.
Scenario 4: Partly 'Yes' and 'No' cases
Consider now a hotel that buys a bus in order to give to its guests tours and pays for it $30000. Can I record this amount as an expense? The bus is a different type of asset (fixed tangible asset), which can be used more than once and for a long time period (compared to the previous 3 examples with the beverages).
Here we need to consider another accounting element which is the economic life time or useful lifetime of this asset stating the time during which the hotel may be using the bus for revenue-producing purposes.
If we assume that accounting rules states that the economic life of the bus is five years, then the hotel can record in its books the $30000 as an expense gradually and over a 5-year time period. That means it will show every year as an expense approximately $6000 ($30000/5 years). This is called depreciation expense, which shows the annual estimated use of the bus. Therefore, it will record annually a part ($6000) of the initial cash payment as an expense (see table below).
|yr 1
|yr 2
|yr 3
|yr 4
|yr 5
|Depreciation expense (Bus)
Scenario 5: 'Never' cases
There are also transactions that involve cash outflows but based on accounting rules they are never recognized as an expense. Some of these transactions are the following:
- The owner withdraws capital from the business for personal reasons – cash outflow only
- The business makes payments to the principal amount of the loan only (not the interest of the loan) – cash outflow only
- Dividends paid to the shareholders- cash outflow only
- Purchase of land (even though it's a fixed tangible asset, it is never used up) – cash outflow only
It's evident that the cash flow and expense can be similar or completely irrelevant within a business context from an accounting perspective and they may relate to different financial reports. Of course, the accuracy of recording expenses is another issue since in many cases they are estimated, such as in the case of depreciation which in most cases it is based on the estimated use and not the actual use of the fixed tangible assets.
Food for Thought
Is there a possibility that a business without having made a cash payment to another entity to be able to record an expense?


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I know, I know, it's a new year and I should be looking forward. But living in the past doesn't always have to be a sin, so I'd like to begin my posts for 2016 by turning back to an afternoon in October when Luca Turin - you don't really need me to tell you who he is, do you? - popped into London's Les Senteurs and spent some time chatting to members of The Perfume Society, which had organised the get-together. Various scent-related topics were covered. Several perfumes were sniffed. Controversies were stirred with good humour: at one point, Turin claimed that awarding 5 stars to Secretions Magnifiques in the influential A-Z Guide he wrote with Tania Sanchez may have been "a lapse of judgement"! What follows is a record of his responses to some of the questions posed by the Society's Jo Fairley, as well as members of the audience. Enjoy!
Luca Turin: My interest in perfume is nothing special. Perfumery is a big industry, so someone must like it. But my peculiarity was that it was easy for me to translate perfume into words. I don't know why that should be, but for me it's easy. As I always say, for me a perfume is not a smell. It's a message in a bottle. I think that's a very important distinction. People always think of perfume as a sort of refined form of a smell. No. Rose oil is a smell. And when it is beautiful, it is sublime. Perfume, when good, is a message written by a perfumer to the person who is smelling the perfume. In principle, it should be decipherable. After all, it's a human who made it, for another human. There's some question as to whether humans are still doing it at Givaudan, or whether the robots have taken over...
People always talk about perfume and memory, as if perfume had a privileged access to memory. I don't believe that to be true. Everything has a privileged access to memory. If you see a face or hear a tune or the timbre of a voice, it can trigger very powerful memories. The weird thing about perfumes, which is different from the other senses, is that there's no relationship of similarity. With faces, if you see the sister or the brother of someone you once loved, you will get the shock of memory, because there's a resemblance. In perfumes, there's no resemblance. It's either Ma Griffe, or it damn well is not. Therefore, that makes the shock of recognition much more rare. And that's why it hits you.
You wrote your first book of reviews in French, right?
What do you think of perfume writing on the Internet today? Do you think things have gone too far in terms of the number of perfume blogs?
But what about knowing which opinions are right and which ones are wrong?
LT: There's plenty of right and wrong when it comes to political opinions. But thank God, perfume is such an irrelevant thing, that you can practically do no harm with it.
LT: I think it's an unfair competition because the perfumers in the great perfume houses have access to materials that nobody can get hold of. They have access to technical back up that other people can only dream of. They have access to robots that can do a hundred compositions for testing in as many minutes. So, it's David and Goliath, really. And considering that, it's amazing that artisan perfumers can do good stuff. And it also makes you think that, perhaps, the big perfume houses have lost their way. If it was 1955, Roure Bertrand Dupont versus artisan perfumers, the latter wouldn't be able to win, because the former were working in the same way as today's artisans, but with more knowledge, more recipe books, more technical back up. But now, mainstream perfumery is, generally speaking, so crap, that you can be a contender. I don't think you could have gone up against Edmond Roudnitska and done better. But now you can, because the big houses have scandalously lost their way.
LT: Lately, they've been doing a really good job. They're an outlier point in perfumery, because they are weirdly obsessed with keeping things quite good, and they also do s**t perfumes. People always talk about diluting the brand and how you have to be careful. Chanel somehow manage to have a bulkhead between utter trivia - like Bleu, which is just garbage - and really great fragrances. And somehow, it doesn't seem to damage them. But I know that the quality control in the really good fragrances is obsessional. For example, when it comes to Cristalle, they've recently sourced a new galbanum. And Cristalle is as good as it's ever been.
LT: With Chanel, believe the hype. Guerlain is opaque. It's a weird company. It's very French. There is a tradition at Guerlain; I think there is a spirit of the place that carries on. Unfortunately, the top level of Guerlain, Sylvaine Delacourte etc... I'd better not start saying anything about them. It breaks my heart. [pauses] But I will say this. Guerlain has always been vulgar. This is something that people don't quite appreciate. When I first moved to Paris as a student, my landlady, who was very classy, said to me, "There are two perfumers worth a damn in Paris. Guerlain and Caron. And Guerlain is for cocottes," meaning kept women. So it should be remembered that Guerlain was never classy. It was always trashy. So in that respect, Sylvaine Delacourte is continuing the tradition. And you can print that.
In The Emperor Of Scent, Chandler Burr mentions that you and John Stephen made a perfume for Fragonard. Do you think there'll ever be any more fragrances made by you?
LT: No, and thank God, because I was absolutely awful as an evaluator. I like perfume too much; I tend to like everything. But we had a fantastic time with John Stephen. He's a great perfumer. And he's also a pilot. So when Fragonard in Grasse commissioned this thing, we flew with a drum of the oil from Shoreham-On-Sea to Cannes Mandelieu airport together. We arrive in Cannes and the customs man comes up to their airplane and says, "What's that?" So we said, "Perfume." And he said, "What's the matter? Is it faulty? Are you bringing it back??"
Are you concerned about the large number of launches these days?
LT: Well, most of those launches are fairly low-profile. The big launches are expensive affairs. But I'd say that about 90% of the 1400 launches are small potatoes. It's sort of frustrating to think that there might be something really great in there. I remember when we were reviewing perfumes for the book, we got an enormous box from Dali Perfumes. They've done... I don't know... 120 or something, and I was going, "Oh God!" But there were 2 or 3 really good ones in there. From the standpoint of somebody who's interested in fragrance, 1400 launches is the stuff of nightmares. But at the same time, really, 95% will be crap. What's peculiar is that the big ones are crap. When you have that kind of money and clout, you should be able to do something really good. I think the problem is art direction. There are very few good perfume art directors around. And the people who hire them in fashion houses are visual people, not smell people. So there's a mismatch.
In part 2, find out what Turin has to say about Frederic Malle, Amouage, Tauer... and what kind of scents men should wear. Click here to read it.
Turin's latest book, Folio Columns 2003-2014, a collection of articles he wrote for NZZ Folio, is available now from Amazon; click on its title for more info. And to check out the perfume reviews he writes for Style Arabia, please click here.


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Public Domain…Shoes?
Here's a cool opportunity for all you who love Public Domain artwork and photos…now you can use them to create your own SHOES! Zazzle has teamed up with Keds to create an on-demand system for designing your own sneakers. You can check it out here: http://www.zazzle.com/kedsstudio.
My ONLY disappointment with it is that you can only create women's and children's shoes…bummer. I can see where this could be addicting. The price point is a bit high (it starts at $60), but then again, you're designing your own shoes!! If they add men's sneakers, I'm going to lose a LOT of money and have a LOT of sneakers…lol. Then you'll have to call me Tony, the Bad-Ass Shoe Pimp. I think I'm going to e-mail them.
BTW…while I was at UnSeminar5 this past weekend, I had the thrill of getting to know Eric Farewell…amazing marketer and equally amazing photographer. Eric offered to shoot new headshots for me so I took him up on it. The result is below. If the boy can make this mug look good, he MUST be freakin' brilliant!


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Reviewed by Quasha W. (age 9)
I like the part of the book when the little bird said, "I could not find you Mother!" It brought tears to my eyes when I read it. I felt so sorry for Little Bird. I'm sure he really missed his mother. I also liked the adorable pictures in this book. They were very cute and colorful too! My favorite character was Little Bird. I thought he was so cute, but I think little Bird should have stayed in the nest if he didn't see his mother. I enjoyed the story because it made me feel comfortable knowing that everyone makes mistakes.
I would recommend this book to little children, because little children like stories with happy endings.


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As another year is due to end as we approach the Christmas season for 2014. It's time to look back over the events of the past year. The mistakes that have been made or achievements accomplished. I for one know I have made some errors and have learned from the experiences and this has given me the knowledge and opportunity to grow in a better direction. The achievements that I have made over the past year have been only a few but have been significant and I am please with that. One of those is that I have launched a new sister website for Alternative Images at www.corporatephotography.london
Alternative Images, corporate photography in London has accomplished some great goals in 2014. I have supplied images to clients that have been support to conferences, events and publications, to drive foreword those companies' ideas and aspirations. I am looking to 2015 with great excitement and the possibilities that wait to use my experience and creativity to engage with new and existing clients.
So it only leaves me to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2015
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Red Creek
Creek is located in Guilin Lingui moderation village,
40 km away from the city. Guilin to Longsheng 321 State
Road, 1.5 km side, the size of the vehicle can reach.
Red River, river stone, mostly due to red purple rock
named. Xixi red sun stone red incomparable, stream,
creek colorful scenery, Guilin's Cai River, is China's
first Cai River.
Red Creek Falls more attractive appearance.
Red Creek silver waterfall, 33 meters high, moss cliffs,
rock piles, Melaleuca silver waterfall, spectacular
momentum when wet, red river Guteng Remains years, varieties,
large size, shapes, fun. Biological experts and the
tourism industry agreed that this in Guilin
tours in the country are very rare original ecological
Red Creek Villa has parking, restaurant,
room, business, fish ponds, swimming pools, barbecue,
badminton courts and other resort amenities. Fresh air,
cool Red River, tourists sightseeing, leisure, fitness,
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Take up my life, O Lord, and let me be
Heart, body, mind – all moulded by thy will.
Tame now the ego-snake and let it be
Naught but a frame to hold earth-matter still.
I am the lowest of thy lowest made.
All pride is gone, I cannot lie to thee.
Naked with all my faults I stand, alone,
Yearning before thy doors eternally.
All the world gives is tawdry dust before
The diamond-light that glimmers in thy smile.
I am bruised with many wounds. My mind is sore
And sick of battle and would dwell awhile
Within thy halls of ever-conscious dreaming
Before I turn once more to lifeless seemings.


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LMFAO Breaks Up — Duo Shockingly Calls It Quits
Redfoo and Sky Blu, who make up LMFAO when combined, have parted ways after party rocking together since 2006. The duo will surely be missed. Read on for all the details.
Redfoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) says that he and his nephew, Sky Blu, are taking a break from one another, as they focus on their own interests, personally and professionally. LMFAO is no more.
"I feel like we've been doing this for so long, five or six years. And we're kind of like saying, well, let's just do what's natural and just kind of explore that, instead of like forcing it all the time," Redfoo, 37, explained in a phone interview earlier this week.
"I think that we naturally just started hanging with two different sets of people, two different crowds, but we're always family," he said. "He'll always be my nephew, I'll always be his uncle."
While LMFAO may be kaput for the time being, don't expect to miss out on tunes that sound like "Party Rock Anthem" or Sexy And I Know It."
"All the music that I'm going to make is always going to be LMFAO-ish … I love all the topics that we talk about," Redfoo said of his solo music. "I was really passionate about bringing party music to the world, so I will always be making some kind of party music."
Fun Fact: Redfoo is the son of Motown Founder, Berry Gordy.
How do YOU feel, HollywoodLifers?


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Taka's Update November 30th.
Fish delivery of this week
The delivery is back to normal. I got good tuna last week. No idea for this week.
I started Sushi Omakase; it is $40 and my choice. So, I can make my best sushi for you. I make 6 dishes in total.
Calendar Update
Christmas Day is coming in 25 days. We will be closed on that day.
2010 is coming in 31 days. We will be closed on New Years Day.
A: Kid's Obesity and sleeping hour
This is from Pediatrics online.
Let your kids in bed long hours at weekends and holiday. It makes prevention of gaining weight or obesity.
Around 10 years old kids need 9.5- 10 hours and less age kids need more than that. We know they are busy for homework in weekdays. So let them sleep long hours at weekends.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— The Samford baseball team dropped a 4-0 decision to the Oklahoma Sooners in a winner's bracket game in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional Saturday evening at Dick Howser Stadium.
With the loss, Samford (37-25) will now take on Mississippi State in an elimination game Sunday at 11 a.m. (CT). The television assignment for the game will be announced later tonight. The winner of the Samford-Mississippi State game will then have to defeat Oklahoma (38-23) twice to win the regional.
For Samford in the loss, Branden Fryman, Troy Dixon, Ayrton Schafer, Connor Burns, Anthony Mulrine, Austin Edens and Taylor Garris had one hit each. Cody Shelton (2-4) pitched 3.0 innings, giving up three runs on six hits to take the loss on the mound for Samford. Jack Rude pitched the final 6.0 innings, allowing just one run on two hits.
Oklahoma was led by Thomas Hughes, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Kyle Mendenhall homered and drove in three runs in a 1-for-3 performance at the plate. Nathan Wiles (7-3) pitched 8.2 innings, giving up no runs on seven hits. Wiles struck out 10 batters, while walking just two. Austin Hansen came in to record the final out of the game to pick up his ninth save of the season.
Oklahoma jumped on top early with three runs in the top of the third inning. Mendenhall hit a three-run home run to left field with Brady Lindsly and Brylie Ware on base for an early 3-0 Sooner lead.
The Sooners added to their lead with a run in the top of the fifth inning. Justin Mitchell walked to lead off the inning. Mitchell later scored on a single up the middle by Hughes to push Oklahoma's lead to 4-0.
Samford had two chances to get back into the game late. In the seventh inning, the Bulldogs had runners at the corners with one out, and in the ninth inning, Samford had runners on second and third with two outs. In both innings, however, Oklahoma was able to get out of the jam to preserve its lead.
· Samford is now 3-3 all-time in NCAA Regional games, including an 0-1 mark against Oklahoma.
· The loss ends Samford's five game win streak, and marks the Bulldogs' first postseason loss of the season.
· The loss was Samford's third-straight to Oklahoma. The Bulldogs' last win over the Sooners came on May 17, 2012, in a 4-2 Samford victory in Norman, Oklahoma.
· Sunday's matchup with Mississippi State will mark the third time the two programs have met in an NCAA Regional. The teams met twice in the 2012 Tallahassee Regional, with Samford winning both contests, by scores of 5-0 and 3-2.


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Who is CiviCRM?¶
CiviCRM has a unique and diverse community centred around developing, using, and documenting the software. Our community includes the CiviCRM core team, people at the non-profits that use CiviCRM; consultants working with a number of non-profit organizations; programmers and developers, power users, volunteers and community organizers! We are also closely related to many other open source projects.
Each member of the community interacts with CiviCRM in their own way, working to improve the software and how we organize ourselves. The strength of community comes from this diversity and the ease with which someone can join us, and means that we are constantly changing and improving, often in unexpected ways.
Like all communities your membership is characterised by your interactions. If you treat others well, have some fun, and help others, then you can expect to enjoy being a member of the CiviCRM community. But if you are prone to complaining or don't use a respectful tone in communications, or if you see the community just as a resource and not as a collection of very kind, generous and clever people, then you are probably not going to get much of a response. Treat people well and you can find the CiviCRM community fun and rewarding.
CiviCRM started in 2004 by Dave Greenberg, Donald Lobo and Michal Mach. The founders had a lot of previous experience working with non-profit organizations and tools. The group was influenced very early by Zack Rosen and Neil Drumm, who convinced them to use Drupal as a fundamental cornerstone for CiviCRM. This decision has meant that the developers have been able to leverage a lot of the functionality that Drupal provides, freeing the team up to focus on building the features necessary to make a great CRM.
In 2005 the first version of CiviCRM was released with two of the core modules in place: CiviMail and CiviContribute (you can read more about these later).
Since those early days CiviCRM has built a large community of users and contributors (there are now over 8000 installed sites), the software has gone from strength to strength (there are now 8 core modules and additional third party components), and the core team has expanded to 8 members. There is also a large ecology of free software contributors around the project and high-profile non-profit organisations such as Amnesty International, Creative Commons, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Free Software Foundation, Mozilla, and Wikimedia Foundation use CiviCRM.
It's good to talk¶
CiviCRM is an open and learning community, and people are ready to hear your ideas. If you have a good idea, there's nothing to stop you carrying it out - but the best way to start is to start talking about it.
If you're not sure where to start, the best place is probably the community forum (http://forum.civicrm.org/). Ask people what they think about your idea. There's a wealth of experience on the forum, and someone will, very possibly, have tried something similar before. CiviCRM people are a friendly bunch and their guiding philosophy is collaboration.
Depending on your idea, you'll be directed to the next best place; maybe an article on the blog (http://civicrm.org/blog/), a page on the wiki (http://wiki.civicrm.org/), a teleconference or a meeting up with another community member in real life, yes that's right, REAL LIFE!
Be the change¶
So you have a great idea. Now you need an equally great action plan to accompany this idea and then you'll need to implement it. Although the CiviCRM community is friendly and supportive and will like to be involved and updated about your project, you'll need to be the driver. How will you get the resources together for your project? How can you fit it in with your day job? Finding a way to simultaneously achieve your own objectives and benefiting the CiviCRM community is the best way of getting things done.
And finally...¶
If you're a CiviCRM user who has an ongoing relationship with a consultant, there's nothing to stop you from also being an active member of the community. The community really benefits from direct feedback from end users - your consultant is only one person or organization - by asking on the forums you're opening yourself up to help and input from the entire community.


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New wind and solar plants generate cheaper low-carbon electricity than the latest nuclear reactors, a study shows, indicating they will lead a global push for green energy.
Newly built wind and solar with natural-gas as a backup can make power a fifth cheaper than nuclear backed by gas, the study by consultant Prognos AG shows. Excluding the backup generation, renewables produce power 50 percent cheaper than nuclear, according to the study. Gas-fired power may be used when demand exceeds generation available from wind and solar.
The full report, scheduled for release tomorrow, was commissioned by Agora Energiewende, owned by the Mercator Foundation and European Climate Foundation involved in promoting action on climate change.
"Wind and solar systems will dominate the power system in increasingly more countries," Patrick Graichen, head of Agora Energiewende, said in an e-mailed statement. "The battle for the cheapest CO2-free power mix is decided."
The study brings succor to those arguing for renewables.
German consumers complain power costs have risen, reaching the second-highest in the European Union, partly from subsidies to clean-energy projects installed in the past years. Aid paid by consumers for renewables, which makes up about a quarter of Germany's power, may total about 24 billion euros ($33 billion) this year, Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said in January.
That's mainly due to high costs for old units, according to the study. A system based on more advanced solar, onshore wind and gas would cost about 679 million euros a year and one run on new nuclear and gas would total 857 million euros, it showed.
The study constructs its estimates using German renewables subsidies, where costs have "fallen dramatically," the latest cost estimates for carbon capture and planned U.K. subsidies for nuclear, which it puts at about 112 euros a megawatt-hour.
The report doesn't take account of future cost reductions.
©2014 Bloomberg News


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Tuesday, August 29, 2017
San Francisco State University's College of Business is now accepting applications for students who wish to start their graduate business program during the spring semester of 2018.
Those wishing to pursue their Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), may apply between August 1 – November 1, 2017; October 15, 2017, for international students. Applicants must take the GMAT or GRE by November 1, 2017. For more information please visit our admissions page.
For more information, please sign up for an information session, or contact us at email@example.com or call (415) 817-4300 for questions about your eligibility to apply.


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"Art is the signature of civilisations" - Beverly Sills
Words are really my business but great Black Library artists like Jon Sullivan, Stefan Kopinski and Neil Roberts are magnificent ambassadors for Warhammer and Warhammer 40k writers. There's a great deal of creative work on the internet relating to the Warhammer universes, and although not legitimate in the same way as a Games Workshop commissioned piece of art for a novel front cover or a codex, these pieces of art a wonderful in both their skill and variety. I'm not above admitting that I often use them here on the blog to illustrate the content of my posts. I've decided that it's not really fair to do this without appropriate recognition. I've therefore dedicated the bottom section of the blog to the original pieces of art that I use as a mini showcase, with the artist's name when I can track it down. If you would like to see more of their work then a swift internet search on Google or the excellent Deviantart site should do the trick.
On a similar theme I was sorry to see that Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie died earlier this month. I loved his concept pieces for Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and remember seeing them first as a child. The pictures speak for themselves. R.I.P. Ralph McQuarrie.
As a bonus, here is another atmospheric Ralph McQuarrie piece, but it is not concept art for the Star Wars films identified above. Extra brownie points for those who know where it is actually from. Something else from my youth.
The Signature of Civilisations
4 comments:
No idea, it looks like Star Wars to me!
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- ROB SANDERS said...
It is Star Wars - but where is it from? Clue: it doesn't depict a scene from the films. It was something else McQuarrie was commissioned to do.
- 08:26
- Aaron Spuler said...
Splinter of the Mind's Eye
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- ROB SANDERS said...
The force is strong with this one...
- 19:15
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text: God the creator created man and this universe. according to karmas of individuals god gave a life span to man. the ideal life span is stated to be 120 years. by virtue of wrong living , wrong food, wrong habits, man has shorten his life span . If man can improve his life style, food habits and thoughts , Human being can live 100 years or more, with a healthy and happy life . in this organization Maharshi doctor Yogiraj and Guruma Sneha teach the Sadhaaks, the participants and members, the methods and techniques of yoga Asanas, Pranayams, Meditations which helps people to live a healthy life of 100 years or more. Our body is temple of god. we should keep it healthy. Our Rishies have invented various techniques to achieve this end.


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The Plymouth Historical Museum brings back the popular Simply Dickens Period Musical Group for the ninth year, on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. The show highlights the carols that were well known long ago during the Christmas Season but are rarely heard by modern ears, along with a few of the more familiar tunes. There are also comedic holiday skits performed by group members. Simply Dickens is a period-dressed quartet of trained vocalists and musicians that specializes in the music of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. Ticket holders who arrive at the Plymouth Historical Museum early are welcome to visit the Museum's "Nifty Fifties Christmas" special exhibit.
Simply Dickens is sponsored by Mayflower Towing of Plymouth.


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Nimi festival part I (Ap and putumayo stands)
Finally the first part of my little travel to Nimi Festival (Florence) to attend the Misako tea party! I woke up around 5 a.m. (damn anxiety), I left home around 7 a.m., took my Lolita friends at station then we went to our destination! The first part of the travel was a bit difficult, we met rain and snow on the highway D: but everything went well and we arrived to Firenze with advance (after 4,5 hours ahah)! The exhibition was smaller than expected… but when we saw Angelic Pretty and Putumayo stands we forgot everything!! It was the first time we had the opportunity to attend a tea party and to have Lolita stands so we were all very excited! Some pictures of the stands:
The prices were really good! You could buy from Ap stand famous prints like Chess Chocolate for list prices (like on the website), they had a lot of accessories especially socks, necklaces, rings, wrist cuffs and also some bags (the pony bag for only 120 euro! ). Putumayo stand had prices a bit higher than website ones, they had a large choice of sweaters, dresses, skirts, socks and tons of fabulous necklaces! I bought something from both stands ahah. I received a lot of compliments from Maki and Asuka, they were really kind and sweet with me (also Putumayo shop assistants were really nice!), we talked a bit about wigs and what we wore! Maki was so kind to ask me if I could make a picture with her and Asuka, I was so happy!
And a picture with the super nice Putumayo shop assistant!
For the event I chose to wear my lady rose with a "classic" Ap outfit, it was my first time with an ott wig with ponytails but I think I looked convinced as a sweet lolita ahah, I really like the style but every time I think it doesn't suit me (another reason was that I'm not so young), but this time I was really satisfied ^^!
After some hours I met my dear friends Flavia and Chiara! We made some pictures of us and also with Maki ,Asuka and the girl from Putumayo (also with my travel mates Grazia (in a cute Putumayo coordinate) and Chiara (in Aatp)). I hope you like the pictures, sorry if there are so many, I hope I didn't annoy you ^^
( Someone knows the name and the blog of this lovely girl from Ap? She was so kind and cute!)
And lastly, some pictures with the lovely girls I met during the day!
Giulia was so lovely and perfect, I love her outfit with rose toilette and she was so cute!
I'll make other two post about the event in the next days, one with other pictures of cute stands (Misako stand was really cute) and one about the tea party! I hope you enjoy the pictures! Thank you for looking ^^


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The Wonder Works Organic Garden experience helps children to learn about the environment, and a wide variety of vegetables and herbs, but is funded completely through donations and volunteers. The fundraiser begins on April 1 and help is needed in planning and raising funds. Call for further information. This year, donating to the Fraternite Notre Dame Church.


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Thanks to all fans and visitors for your awesome support to our website and today, we will be glad to share with you that we have included a Home Space Feng Shui Series that served as a dummy guide to those who are really new to geomancy. It will be updated by Edition and by parts and you can also find it on the menu bar, under resources.
Here is the first instalment.
Dummy Guide to Take Care of Main Door Feng Shui Part 1
Beside the complicated renovation details, we must always take care of the main front door Feng Shui which is actually the first concern in our mind. Main door plays a major role in Home Feng Shui because it is accountable for around 80% of the whole pie. It determines the luck and fortune of the family living in the house, so we must not take it lightly. Are you ready to learn the tips and garner the knowledge to attract good fortune to your house?
In this main door edition, we will be covering on 10 main door Feng Shui Taboos and 21 cures to remedy the situations.
[hb_info_box type="success"]Energy (qi) comes from the main door and in the a contemporary home nowadays, front main door is the mouth to attract good or bad fortune to your home, so do not take it lightly[/hb_info_box]
Main Door Feng Shui Part 1 – Door Facing Another Door
In today context, many modern residential structures are design and built with two doors opposite pattern (it simply means that your house main door is facing your opposite neighbour main door). This is called "对门煞".
What is the effect? It will cause the luck and fortune of the either family to deteriorate.
Who will be largely affected?
a. Whoever has the smaller door
b. Whoever has the smaller house area space
c. Whoever has the lesser number of family members staying in the house
d. Whoever has the weaker energy in the family
Feng Shui Remedy Cure for this situation
1. To place a seven star formation 六字真言七星阵 in an area behind the main door or install a Ba Gua on top of the door to act as a remedy.
2. Beside handling the external environment, we must also make sure that within our own home space, there is also no such door facing door pattern, for example, if you have your main door facing your bedroom door, you should install a screen divider to minimise the qi flow from directly gushing into the room or keeping the doors whenever not in use.
Stay tuned for the upcoming part – Dummy Guide to Take Care of Main Door Feng Shui Part 2 (Main Door Facing the Lift Door)