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Kimberley Martin Emerging Journalist of the Year
Kimberley A. Martin of Newsday is this year's Emerging Journalist Award recipient. Martin has been with Newsday since November 2007. As a sports reporter, she has covered everything from major league baseball to professional football, and even NASCAR.
"I am honored to win such a prestigious award. To know that my colleagues value my work is as rewarding an honor as I could imagine, " said Martin. Read more...
Bonnie Newman Davis Journalism Educator of the Year
Bonnie Newman Davis, an associate professor of journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University's (VCU) School of Mass Communications, has been selected as this year's Journalism Educator of the Year.
"Bonnie Newman Davis has challenged her students to stay true to the principles of journalism ... her classrooms are like newsrooms, there are no shortcuts," said NABJ's Region II Director, Charles Robinson. Read more...
Jacqueline Charles Journalist of the Year
A local reporter who is having an international impact, the Miami Herald's Caribbean Correspondent Jacqueline Charles is this year's Journalist of the Year.
"Jacquie tells stories that are often overlooked," said NABJ President Kathy Y. Times. "Jacquie's work embodies NABJ's mission, heart, and soul." Read more...
Claire Smith Legacy AwardPioneering sports journalist Claire Smith of ESPN has written about sports for over 25 years, for the Philadelphia Bulletin, Hartford Courant, New York Times, and Philadelphia Inquirer. She is also this year's Legacy Award winner.
Commissioner of Baseball Bowie Kuhn, who once fought to keep women sports writers out of major league clubhouses, later called Smith, "the best baseball writer in America." Read more...
Acel Moore Lifetime Achievement Award Acel Moore is a legendary columnist, writer and senior editor, who has had an amazing impact on American journalism for more than 50 years. He is one of the illustrious founders of NABJ, and will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Acel has had an impressive career in journalism, spanning decades and achieving distinction at the highest levels," said NABJ President Kathy Y. Times. "He is most deserving of our organization's highest honor." Read more...
Sheila Brooks Pat Tobin Media Professional Award
Sheila Brooks, an Emmy-award winning journalist, entrepreneur, and dedicated advocate for minority and women's issues and small businesses will receive the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), inaugural Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award.
There is not a better fit for this award. Sheila Brooks embodies the namesake of this award, Pat Tobin, to a tee," said Aprill O. Turner, NABJ associate member representative and founder of the award. Read more...
Ashley Williams Student Journalist of the Year
Ashley Williams, a senior at USC, has had internship experiences with People magazine and NBC's Dateline, Nightly News and The Today Show. She served as president of Annenberg's Black Student Association, and frequently contributes to The Huffington Post.
"NABJ is extremely proud to honor Ashley with this award," said Lisa Cox, NABJ's Region VI Director. Read more...
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Jean-Claude Kavumbagu, a Burundian internet journalist, is the director of the Burundian internet agency Net Press. Having been jailed on multiple occasions for speaking out about issues such as corruption in government, Kavumbagu exemplifies the brave spirit all journliasts should strive to embody. He is this year's Foreign Journalist of the Year.
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Each channel of the Pixie-16 accepts signals from virtually any radiation detector that has an exponential decay output. Incoming signals are digitized with 12 or 14 or 16-bit, 100 or 250 or 500 MSPS ADCs. The digital data stream is used for triggering, pile-up inspection and filtering in real time. Waveforms with 10 or 4 or 2ns sampling intervals, up to 163μs in length, can be stored in a FIFO. Pulse height reconstruction, incrementing a 32K spectrum for each channel and optional pulse shape anlaysis is performed on an event-by-event basis by a 32- bit floating point digital signal processor (DSP). Waveforms and spectra can be read out at up to 109 Mbyte/s.
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Tomorrow marks the 10th annual R U OK? Day, encouraging Australians to start a conversation to make a difference to those struggling with mental health issues, and participation in this has never been more crucial with a new study revealing shocking statistics on rural and regional youth mental health.
VicHealth, CSIRO and the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) have today released research about mental health issues for young people in rural and regional Victoria.
The report showed that in 2016, rates of death from suicide and self-harm among Victorian youth rose from 11 to 13 in 100,000, and that alcohol, cannabis and methamphetamines use is far higher than city in counterparts.
The research claims a large part of this is lack of access to opportunities and services, including transport, internet, education and jobs, and mental health services.
It's distressing to see that young people in our regions aren't getting the support they need and this lack of opportunities and services is a cause of higher rates of suicide and self-harm.
- National Centre for Farmer Health Director, Susan Brumby
However, the report acknowledged that there are many aspects to rural and regional living that combat mental health issues, including community involvement and support.
VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter stated that having a strong social network and community can help young people's mental wellbeing.
Young people in regional and rural communities have identified one of the things they like most about their community is how people come together during difficult times like drought or fires.
- Jerril Rechter
But the report means nothing if we change nothing. What changes would you like to see to help improve youth mental health throughout rural and regional Australia?


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Blog Entry: March 23, 2011
It's surprising how many people think that simply having an expensive camera and fancy equipment is the key to getting good photographs. In reality, equipment plays a relatively minor (and oftentimes non-existent) role in the quality of your images. My favorite photograph I've ever taken was a shot of Waikiki Beach and the Honolulu skyline at night taken with a $200 point and shoot camera and its won awards in several photo competitions. There are innumerable factors that take precedence over camera quality when it comes to taking good photographs hence the old photographer's adage: the best camera is whichever one you have with you. Here are share some tips on how you can take great photographs even with inexpensive cameras:
Know how to use the camera: I know this sounds vague, but even the cheapest point-and-shoot cameras come with a ton of settings and features. These are there for a reason: because they give you more flexibility and can make your pictures better, so, experiment with them! Read the manual and learn what the buttons do. Most camera features really aren't as hard to understand at it might seem and if you don't understand the manual, then go ahead and try it out for yourself! It's digital after all, you're not wasting any film. While there's no magic setting that will get you great results regardless of the conditions, I can guarantee that you're not going to get very many great shots with the dial glued permanently to the "AUTO" setting.
Renee's comments: I already use many of the settings on the park's camera, but when I read this tip I decided to take another look at the camera's manual.
I found many pre-set functions that I had forgotten about. I set off this morning to explore the park and try a few.
One of the photos I liked the best was actually an accident. While taking photos of the scenery around the Great Grave using the snow setting, I took a shot of my shadow falling across the memorial slab. With the high contrast created from that setting, only those names within the shadow are seen.
Take lots of pictures: This is related to the last point in that if you want to learn how to maximize your camera's potential, you're going to need to take a lot of pictures in order to do so. That's the great thing about digital, you can take 50 shots of the same thing if you need to while you figure out what works and what doesn't. Obviously, taking this many pictures takes time and it's always great to get it right the first time but the advent of digital makes learning photography so much easier because you can instantly see what works without having to wait days or weeks to get a roll of film developed. You can always delete bad images later on so don't be afraid to fill up that memory card to the max, delete, and then fill it up again! With digital, there's really no such thing as taking too many pictures, at least not in my mind.
Renee's comments: I agree! I always try to take several versions of what I'm going for. A small difference in the camera setting, lightening, or facial expression can transform a so-so image into a keeper.
More tips coming soon.
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What was your first job in timeshare?
My first exposure to timeshare was working as a sales representative for Lifetime Vacations. We were selling the Royal Kuhio on the island of Oahu. Our store was offsite, actually located in the western suburbs of Chicago.
What is the best lesson that you have ever been taught?
One of my favorite lessons that I have learned in my life is that the man than can teach ten to work is greater than the man that can do the work of ten.
I would to say that my favorite vacation ever was visiting Austria with my mother and children. My mother lives just outside Munich si we picked her up and headed down just past Salzburg and it was magnificent. My little girls who were just 4 and 6 at the time came back with real life knowledge that castles really DO exist. And once upon a time there were kings and queens and little princesses.
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If you could change one thing about the timeshare industry, what would it be?
I would change the resale industry. So many use such negativity to take a desperate family's rights from them, sometime costing thousands of dollars which poisons the waters for anyone to sell or resell anything. Al it has always been true, but especially now in his economy, the best thing you can do with your timeshare is use it.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite has to be red. It represents passion and it gets attention.
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I am still rearranging my shelving situation in my kitchen after taking down some upper cabinets and making a narrow pallet pantry. I have decided to use the stairwell right off the kitchen that goes down to our unfinished basement. This is behind my chalkboard door.
I painted the dark paneled walls and ceiling in white making it much brighter. I did not get a good before picture so please bear with the one picture I found that shows a little bit of the stairwell!
As you can see – it was very dark!
Originally we added a single shelf 9" wide so that we could move the gun cabinet out of our bedroom closet (my husband is an avid hunter!) and set it just inside the door to the left. Then I decided that there would be a lot of storage if I added 1×6 shelves surrounding the gun cabinet. Then I painted it all white.
I didn't really have a plan as far as distance between shelves. I used a couple of different sized cans to determine maximum and minimum distances.
And here is what it holds now!
This is the top 3 shelves. The shelf above the cabinet only has one bracket and it rests on top of the cabinet otherwise, every shelf has 2 brackets holding it.
Bottom shelves. The black garbage bag is holding my 24" wide jumbo roll of plastic wrap that I use to wrap large cakes. I can even store my 6 quart crockpot on the lower shelf.
Here is the view looking up the stairs.
I even have room on the bottom shelf for more! The other shelves have breathing room and I can see at a glance what I have and what I am low on! If I really get organized, I hope to label the shelves somehow so everything will have it's place.
This is going to be really handy and it makes me happy every time I open the door!
You may be wondering what I am storing in my mini pallet pantry – I'll have more on that later!
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Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Israel refuses to reverse its decision to build new homes in largely Arab East Jerusalem, but it is offering measures to kick-start the peace process, Middle East envoy Tony Blair told CNN on Friday.
Blair's comments came after a meeting in Moscow of the Middle East Quartet, which called for Israel and the Palestinians to have direct negotiations and reach a final settlement within two years.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a package of moves to boost confidence and get the peace process back on track, Blair said. Those measures include steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Blair said, but he did not specify whether the steps included prisoner releases.
Complex negotiations about the proposal are now taking place, Blair said.
Blair, the former British prime minister, is the representative of the Quartet, the four international entities seeking peace in the region. The four members of the Quartet are the United States, Russia, the European Union, and the United Nations.
Blair said he is certain that Israel genuinely wants a workable peace deal with the Palestinians, but that it is also important for Palestinians to know they would have a viable independent state.
Israel's recent announcement that it plans to build some 1,600 housing units in a disputed part of East Jerusalem has sparked protests and strained the U.S. relationship with Israel, though U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday the relationship is "deep and broad" as well as "strong and enduring."
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday the Quartet condemns Israel's construction plans.
The Quartet also called on Israel and the Palestinians to return to direct, bilateral negotiations and come up with a final settlement and creation of a Palestinian state within 24 months.
"Arab-Israeli peace and the establishment of a peaceful state of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza is in the fundamental interests of the parties, of all states in the region, and of the international community," Ban said. "In this regard, the Quartet calls on all states to support dialogue between the parties."
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat said he welcomed the Quartet's statement and hoped it could be translated into action.
"I think it's really more than words," he told CNN, "because this is coming at a time when the international community is at its feet now as regards Israeli settlement activity and Netanyahu is still being defiant. Netanyahu is defying the whole international community now and he 's insisting to continue settlement activity, and he's telling the world, 'Look, I'm going to fool you -- I'm not going to announce any tenders anymore, but I am going to continue with settlements.'"
But Avigdor Lieberman, the Israeli minister of foreign affairs, indicated resistance to the 24-month plan.
"You can't force peace in an artificial way with an unrealistic timetable," he said on a visit Friday to Brussels, Belgium. "Statements like this only distance a true settlement between Israel and the Palestinians."
Israel and the Palestinians were supposed to hold indirect "proximity talks" with former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, the Obama administration's special envoy to the Middle East. But two days after those talks were announced, Israel revealed its plan to build the 1,600 units in East Jerusalem, and that put the entire process on hold.
The Quartet members strongly encouraged Arab countries to support the proximity talks, which are seen as a step toward direct negotiations.
"We are all committed to the launching of proximity talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians," said Clinton. "Senator Mitchell, who was here for the meeting, will be going to brief more of our European allies and then will be in the region to speak with both the Israelis and Palestinians. He expects to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu before the prime minister leaves for the U.S."
Erakat told CNN it would be "very difficult" to hold any negotiations -- including proximity talks -- unless Israel rescinds its plan to build in East Jerusalem.
Lieberman said Israel, for its part, is ready to negotiate.
"The Palestinian side makes the wrong impression by dragging its feet by refusing to negotiate," he said. "Direct negotiations, and not raising complaints, will bring them to the goal."
Tensions in East Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank were high Friday. Sporadic clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces took place in a number of East Jerusalem neighborhoods and in the West Bank city of Hebron.
Micky Rosenfeld, a spokesman for the Israeli police, said 2,500 police had been deployed around Jerusalem to maintain calm. He also said male Muslim worshippers younger than 50 were not being allowed to attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque, one of the city's holiest sites.
Clinton said she expects to meet with Netanyahu during his trip to Washington, which begins Sunday.
Mitchell and Ban, who plans to visit Gaza on Sunday, "will convey the position of the Quartet in a most clear way" to the two sides, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"We underscore that the circumstances conducive to an agreement about proximity talks should be respected," Lavrov said. "This is clear language."
Mitchell and Ban, who plans to visit Gaza on Sunday, "will convey the position of the Quartet in a most clear way" to the two sides, Lavrov said.
Ban said his visit will be to assess the humanitarian situation in Gaza, something Quartet members said they are deeply concerned about. They called for a solution that addresses Israel's security concerns while also allowing humanitarian aid, commercial goods, and people to enter the seaside territory.
The Israeli military conducted airstrikes on six sites in Gaza late Thursday in what it said was retaliation for attacks by Palestinian militants. Israel said a Thai worker was killed when a rocket fired from Gaza landed inside southern Israel.
The military said it targeted tunnels used for smuggling and terrorist activity, and a weapons manufacturing site.
The Quartet condemned the rocket attacks from Gaza and called for an immediate end to violence.
They also urged the immediate release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held by Palestinian militants in Gaza since June 2006.
CNN's Matthew Chance and Kevin Flower contributed to this report.


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UCF Knights (1-0) at Michigan Wolverines (1-0)
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The UCF Knights and Michigan Wolverines clash early Saturday at Michigan Stadium on ABC.
The UCF Knights look for another big win after destroying the South Carolina State Bulldogs last week. Justin Holman is completing 50 percent of his passes for 193 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Holman has three touchdown passes in his last three games. Tre'Quan Smith and Jordan Akins have combined for 100 receiving yards and one touchdown while Tristan Payton has three receptions. The UCF Knights ground game is averaging 197 yards per contest, and Jawon Hamilton leads the way with 53 yards on 14 carries. Defensively, Central Florida is allowing zero points and 223 yards per game. Mark Rucker leads the Knights with six tackles, Shaquem Griffin has one sack and Shaquill Griffin has one pass deflection.
The Michigan Wolverines also look to build on their first win after beating Hawaii by 60 points. Wilton Speight is completing 76.9 percent of his passes for 145 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Speight now has 38 career pass attempts. Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh have combined for 85 receiving yards and one touchdown while Maurice Ways has one reception. The Michigan Wolverines ground game is averaging 306 yards per contest, and Chris Evans leads the way with 112 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Michigan is allowing three points and 232 yards per game. Mike McCray leads the Wolverines with nine tackles, Jabrill Peppers has one sack and Channing Stribling has one interception. Ben Braden, Bryan Mone and Drake Johnson are questionable.
The Knights are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games overall. The Wolverines are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in September and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
UCF is now 1-12 SU dating back to last season and just 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games. Uh, no thanks. Michigan is one of those teams that plays angry and is motivated to beat the hell out of the opposing side no matter who it is. We saw it last week against Hawaii. This is the same thing.
The Wolverines win another blowout.
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If you're looking for something fun to do with your younger kids that won't cost much, check into the Hi-Desert Nature Museum! There always a lot going on there that homeschoolers can definitely use.
Brown Bag Lunch Lectures aren't really meant for homeschooled kids but they sure are interesting! If your kids think the subject is interesting, take them, but to be respectful of others, sit towards the back of the room so you can scoot out and visit the other parts of the museum if they are being disruptive to the other guests.
The "Framed: Step Into Art" Exhibit closes on September 24, so be sure to go see it!
And for some great music, be sure to get tickets to see "Encelia Chamber Ensemble & Friends" on October 8 & 9.


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Hello everyone! This is a pretty sad post as it will be my last one with Simply Betty. The DT was dismantled.... I'll miss it because it was great fun! Oh well more time for other creative venue right?!?
Anyway here's my make with the great Boxing Betty. When I saw this digi I totally envisioned her in a ring. So for the 1st time I drew something... I don't usually do that... but I had fun doing it. I used my new neocolors for the page with the come watch the fight. I did some texture using some old dress patterns that I scrunged up!!! Learning soooooo much right now and having fun trying it out... just wish I had more energy to do stuff.... Used to be able to do so much more... but I digress.
Here's my make. It was colored with my copics. The ring background was done using my pan pastels.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Boxing Betty - Last DT make
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It has been an honor being on the DT with you...
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Love it Vicky! Bummer about the DT. Lots of hugs! mo xxxReplyDelete
Awesome Vicky! Great job with all the freehand art you incorporated into this. Sorry to hear about the dismantling at SBS. She's lost a lot of talented ladies! xxReplyDelete
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Undercover Heat – Somewhere Tx
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Book Description: There's trouble in Somewhere and someone in town alerted the Texas Rangers. Big bad Ranger Hart Winston is tasked with ferreting out the truth and staying out of trouble. But trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes, this time in the body of sweet innkeeper Sherri London. While he works on his case, he watches her and feels the tug of desire. But she's the former clerk in the office he's investigating, making her forbidden fruit. And making her even more adorable.
Sherri sees a big man in her B&B and immediately sees trouble. Man trouble, and she doesn't know how to handle it. Male-Female relationships aren't her forte, not to mention the trouble she had with her last pseudo boyfriend. But Hart makes her smile and seems an awful like the heroes on tv, even vanquishing her demons.
Turns out he's not the man she fell in love with. He's an undercover cop masquerading as a cowboy. She understands the demands of his job, but if he lies so easily, how will she know if he's lying to her?
Wonder Lust – Somewhere Tx
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Book Description: Max Travis loved his life. A great job, a nice apartment in NYC, and a thriving social life. Amazing how one little infraction, one slip into forbidden pleasure, could shake up a lifestyle.
Delia Kelly enrolled at JCMU to study history and social work. She had a solid plan, one that didn't include dating. Studying and working part time would fill her schedule and she'd already found a job at a local diner.
The Jackalope café wasn't known for romance, but when Max and Delia met, the rules disappeared. Could a one-night-only affair be enough?
A Month of Sundays
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Book Description: Joe Walker made a bet. His friends want him to date a frumpy librarian for at least a month, and while Joe is less than keen, he needs the carrot they offer. Almost a hundred thousand dollars to be invested in his business.
Krista considers herself to be a serious woman, a master's graduate, a librarian… and she has a plan for the children of Somewhere, TX. When Joe approaches her, insisting they should date, she knows him by reputation. He's not the kind of man a librarian should date. But in person, he proves to be more persuasive than she anticipated, and she soon finds herself agreeing to a month of Sundays.
Joe's friends are convinced they can turn him from a playboy into a serious adult, but he's not going to play by the rules…. none of them…
This book is a follow-up to our first boxed set, TEXAS SUNRISE.
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THE COWBOY ROCKSTAR by KC Klein (Contemporary Western Romance) She's off-limits and he's off his game, but together, they could make perfect harmony…
SADDLE UP by Jodi Vaughn (Contemporary Western Romance) – She can heal his broken ribs, but it will take more than medicine to repair her reputation…Things are about to get a whole lot hotter in Texas.
FIRE AWAY by R.L. Syme (Contemporary/Foodie Romance) When two people fall for the same cupcake, more than tempers flare…
TO SAVE A MATE by Krystal Shannan (Paranormal/Werewolf/New Adult Romance) A chance he'd never thought he'd have comes at a price he never wanted her to pay.
WONDER LUST by Lavender Daye (Contemporary Romance w/Paranormal Elements & BDSM Elements) The Jackalope café wasn't known for romance, but when Max and Delia met, the rules disappeared. Could a one-night-only affair be enough?
Deep in the Hearts of Texas
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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The North Texas chapter of Romance Writers of America is proud to present Deep in the Hearts of Texas in celebration of our 30th anniversary! Eleven romantic stories will take you on a journey through the joys of new love, the rocky road of reunited lovers, and the celebration of love that has stood the test of time. Deep in the Hearts of Texas is a collection of stories as vast and varied as the Lone Star State itself, and is sure to satisfy your craving for romance!
Forever Dom
Genre: [Erotic Consensual BDSM Romance, M/F, HEA]
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Insistent desire.
Six years after the death of his wife, Derek Lyons is ready to love again. And not with just anyone. He's spent the last two weeks with a realtor while on a job for Private Delights Inc.
Friendship is forged, then tested when danger from her past threatens her existence. His dominant nature surges to the fore and she finds herself in a world she hadn't expected and a love she can't avoid. Will she submit to Derek's dominance or leave him alone with dark memories?
Bound by Trust
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Book Description: Kerri doesn't know she is waiting outside a BDSM club until the hottest attorney at her firm pulls her out of the crowd and asks her to be his sub for the night. Not knowing what a sub is, she agrees. Kerri's first foray into BDSM is a surprise, a shock, and an awakening. Hunter is a man like no other she's known. Hunter is investigating a human trafficking ring, and she is getting an education in dominance and submission. Incredible sex and a healthy dose of intrigue are a heady combination, but when he adds his business partner, Richard, into the mix, all bets are off. Can she live in his lifestyle without losing herself? When his investigation closes, will he still want her? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Stranded at the Rodeo [Ransomed Hearts 3]
Genre:[Menage Amour: Erotic Consensual BDSM Cowboy Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, public exhibition, whipping, HEA]
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Pursued by his own internal and external demons, hard-edged Dom Noah Easterling must protect Emma Londyn from domestic terrorists while his agency hunts the cell's ringleaders. Emma is his sister's best friend, and keeping her at arm's length isn't easy. Tempted by her strong will and beauty, he seduces her and introduces her to his BDSM lifestyle, helping her resolve her fear of strong, dominant men. When the terrorists locate them, Noah's best friend and fellow Dom, Ryan Lynch, joins forces with them, assisting Noah with her protection. Together, they flee across North Texas to find a safe haven. But Noah and Ryan share a past and a penchant for sharing women. They've often hoped to find one woman that would love both of them. Could she be the answer to both their dreams? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Hijacked at the Rodeo [Ransomed Hearts 2] (Siren Publishing Classic)
Genre: [Siren Classic: Erotic Consensual BDSM Romance, flogging, HEA]
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Book Description: Paige Easterling is at a rodeo exhibit when Jax Thomas approaches her with a message from her brother, insisting she leave with him immediately. A strong and independent woman, she hates the idea of hiding from criminals bent on using her as a pawn, but knows she can't defy her brother or the friend he sent to protect her. Jax is hell-bent on keeping her safe and making her his. He has known Paige for years, but kept his distance because of the six-year difference in their ages. Time has worked in his favor, and now he has a chance to convince Paige he is the only man for her. When he introduces her to the D/s lifestyle, she is curious and willing to experiment. Her visit to a BDSM club was a breeze compared to the bad guys chasing them home. Who knew falling in love would be so stressful? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Kidnapped at the Gun Show [Ransomed Hearts 2]
Genre: Menage Amour: Erotic Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, bondage, spanking, HEA]
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The last person Sara Brennan wanted to run into was her ex-boyfriend, Kale Kinsley. But her friends set Sara up. She was kidnapped, hauled out of the gun show, and taken to a remote cabin to talk things through. Sara and Kale opt for a fresh start, but she didn't know the fresh part would be adding Kale's best friend, Riley Cooper, to their relationship. It is a little out of her comfort zone, but she is willing to try. Her life is already an adventure. Good thing Riley is an attorney. She can use all the legal help she can find. Sara is wanted for questioning by the federal district attorney, and her former boss is out to make sure she doesn't tell what she knows. Kale and Riley vow to protect her, love her, and cherish her. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Haze of Desire (Siren Publishing Allure)
Genre: [Siren Allure: Erotic Consensual BDSM Romantic Suspense, voyeurism, public exhibition, flogging, HEA]
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Book Description: Death threats and gunshots aren't usually on Samantha Bennettâs daily docket, but today she's experiencing both. A dead client, missing evidence, and a death threat bring Zack Weatherly into her office. He's the new owner of her regular security company, easy on the eyes but with an attitude. With two different groups trying to kill her and steal incriminating evidence, Zack finds the most secure building in town to hide her. Velvet Glove is an upscale BDSM club with more security systems than the average government building. Once inside, she discovers a world she never knew existed, and with Zack as her guide, she embraces the lifestyle. But being submissive isn't easy for a hard-headed attorney with a dead client's family trying to kill her and a terrorist cell trying to reclaim their fake identities. When all is said and done, will Zack still want her submission? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Take a Chance (Private Delights)
Genre: [Siren Allure: Erotic Consensual BDSM, HEA]
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Book Description: Steve Gladston is a security specialist, a Dom, and part owner of the new BDSM club opening south of Dallas. He and his two business partners refurbished an old country club into a state of the art fetish club. All three are looking forward to the upcoming opening of Private Delights while they finish the remodel and work at their various careers in the community.
Dena Lindsay is the office manager at her family's firm, and with three overprotective brothers, dating is difficult. She dreams of a sensual adventure and Steve's appearance in her life gives her hope. Discovering his penchant for BDSM is a shock, and then stimulating.
When danger intrudes in her life, she turns to Steve for protection. Proximity makes her both apprehensive and aroused. At some point, she'll have to decide what she wants from her man. Protection or Passion?
Private Designs (Private Delights)
Genre: [Siren Allure: Erotic Consensual BDSM, HEA]
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Book Description: Nina Jameson's fledgling interior design business is struggling when Reid Preston enters one morning. Ostensibly looking for a designer to put his sister's townhouse together, his true intent is to seduce and secure Nina in his life. One glance a few days ago was all it took to convince him Nina was the only woman he wanted.
For Nina, the attraction is instant and compelling. Reid's dominant personality and creative sensuality is a magnet for her, a complete switch from the few men she'd dated in the past. His membership in the exclusive club, Private Delights, adds an adrenaline rush to the already hot anticipation of becoming his submissive lover.
The Art of Submission
Genre: [Siren Allure: Erotic Consensual BDSM Romantic Suspense, HEA]
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Book Description: Mark Harrison inherited a thriving oil business and built an empire that allows him to indulge in his hobbies, predominantly BDSM. He's opened a new club in northern Texas, a private playground for adults. When a young lady asks to base her college paper on the BDSM lifestyle, Mark reluctantly agrees, only because she's the friend of a friend. Kellie Windsor is determined to uncover a training ground for abusive men inside the new bondage club south of Dallas and scoring a meeting with the owner insured her success. When he offers to treat her as his submissive to help her understand the scene, she reluctantly agrees. It doesn't take long for her to toss out her painful expectations and enjoy Mark's dominance. But there are a couple of little problems. He doesn't know about the paper she'd planned to write or the ex-boyfriend she wants to avoid.
Genre: [Siren Allure: Erotic Consensual BDSM Romantic Suspense, HEA]
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Book Description: Sgt. Lizette Kently is a survivor. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandmother, she chose to fight for her country. A stint in the navy made her strong. Police work honed her skills, and the local BDSM club gave her a place to play. The only missing element? A submissive man.
Jefferson Alexander Wortham, III is a spy. The quiet man who speaks several different languages, listens, and reports, all while lecturing about cultural diversity at the university. Close friends with the owner of Private Delights, Jackson moves to Texas to work and socialize. The club isn't Jake's thing, but his friends encourage attendance.
When the two meet, sparks fly and fizzle. She's not interested in a relationship outside the BDSM community. He isn't interested in submitting to a dominant woman. A chance encounter outside the club brings them together for dinner. This time, when sparks fly, they're bullets. Jake and Liz make a run for it and their escape reveals secrets both hoped to keep hidden. They agree to work together, but must first figure out who is trying to kill them and why.


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We recently asked our providers to share stories about their experiences in providing care at U.S. HealthWorks. We thought this piece from Dr. Donna Diziki, Center Medical Director of our Edison, NJ, clinic, was a great example of what's it like to practice medicine and be part of the U.S. HealthWorks team.
The word conjures up images of sweaty men on chain gangs hammering railroad ties.
Life's work.
Now that image is quite different in your mind's eye – sunshine on a flowering meadow, commitment, fulfillment.
But how do you merge these two visions?
As physicians, we must decide our paths early on in our training. Sometimes this path has no exit or detours, such as choosing to be a surgeon, and we follow the colleagues before us. With these career choices, there is little control over the work; rather, the work steers the provider.
Others have the luxury of career options and ways to broaden the spectrum of their training. In my opinion, these are lucky ones. These doctors can venture down alternate routes on their career paths and find amazing destinations where fulfillment and growth are possible and encouraged.
Not all of us are meant to be solo providers, so the tricky part is finding a place where one can practice medicine in a meaningful way and be allowed to grow in a position. How do you find such a place?
U.S. HealthWorks has given me that elusive blend of a fulfilling medical practice coupled with an opportunity to fill my need to develop new skills in the areas of management, business practices and marketing. I joined the company hoping to be able to have a little control of the daily running of a medical office without the financial burden of opening my own clinic. What I have found is a company that encourages me to push my boundaries to make our collective futures successful.
The Managing Physician program at U.S. HealthWorks allows the participating physicians to play a vital part in the management team. It is a reflection of the company's commitment to support physicians, and it enables them to be professionally successful. The program empowers me to learn new skills, innovate new policies and motivate staff. U.S. HealthWorks offers me the tools I need to lead and flourish in both the business and medical arenas. When the local centers are successful, the company is successful.
I have the utmost respect for the employees of U.S. HealthWorks. How many companies would entrust a physician with operating a medical office where the only rules are "Do your best" and "We will give you what you need to succeed"? They have the faith that the physician will perform to his or her potential, and the company will assist in areas that need cultivating. We have open access to upper management at all times – this awe-inspiring fact makes U.S. HealthWorks a truly unique place to work.
There's that word again. Work. Some days it feels like the chain gangs are toiling on the railroad. But most of the time, working at U.S. HealthWorks is more in line with what I see as my life's work: working for a company committed to our mutual success, fulfilling my needs as well as the needs of those we serve.


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ExcelRedstone specialises in the use of smart technology to help FM and real estate professionals manage buildings and optimise workplaces across local, regional or global estates.
IP and network technology has transformed the management and control of the modern workplace.
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$760,000 Calculator
- Tax: $4,045 (2019)
- Community:Beeton
- City:New Tecumseth
- Type:Residential
- Style:Detached (2-Storey)
- Beds:3
- Bath:3
- Size:2000-2500 Sq Ft
- Basement:Unfinished
- Garage:Attached (2 Spaces)
- Age:0-5 Years Old
- InteriorFireplace
- ExteriorBrick
- HeatingForced Air, Gas
- Sewer/Water SystemsSewers, Municipal
- Lot FeaturesFenced Yard, Level, School
Listing Contracted With: RE/MAX CHAY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE
3 Year Old Beeton Home W/ $100,000+ In Upgrades. 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths - Plus Office And Loft (Can Be Beds 4/5). Open Concept Main Flr - Kitchen W/ Granite, Stainless And Pantry. L/R W/ Gas Fireplace And Floor-To-Ceiling Stone. Walk Out To Backyard W/ Inground Pool/Hot Tub (Gas Heated Up To 105), Interlock And Fully Fenced. Lrg Bedrooms, Master With Dbl Closets, 5 Pc Ensuite W/ Tub And Glass Shower. Cali Shutters Throughout. Shows 10+
Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave. Elf's And California Shutters. Pool/Tub Equipment. Hwt Is Rental.
Want to learn more about 45 Carleton Tr (Julia/Carleton)?
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5.89m x 3.89m
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Granite Counter
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Features: Fireplace, California Shutters, W/O To Yard
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Features: W/I Closet, California Shutters, 5 Pc Ensuite
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I've got a copy of a Radiohead
2000 show on the way from a new friend in the Netherlands.
That should be here within a week.
Saturday (today being Tuesday) I and a friend headed down
to Strawberries at 9:30am for the 311 tickets on sale at 10.
There were people camping out! It was pretty fun, and I got
myself a coffee out of it (too sweet btw).
I've got tickets for the 311 show on Nov. 6th at the Webster
in Hartford. It'll be great! The Webster is a tiny place and
I know 311 will rock it! It's great that they've come back
to the Webster, and small clubs in general when they could
sell out much larger venues. I'll be taping the show in November
with my new top-secret James Bond-style headphone mics.
no news yet as to Radiohead dates in New York... but I will
do my damndest to get tickets and record the show. If you
know anything, please lemme
I just realized something!
I have all these great Incubus bootlegs, why not list them?
I am not interested in obtaining any more Incubus, however
I'll gladly trade my Incubus shows for your 311/Radiohead
am now sorting through my radiohead bootlegs and picking which
ones I will and will not list on my rhead page. I have automatically
removed all EPs, as these are available in records stores
and online (try eil.com or
then sorting the live bootlegs for quality... I had honestly
forgotten how incredible Radiohead is live... as I'm listening
through these CDs almost every single one is a gem! If you
ever have the opportunity to see these guys, do it!
311 recordings are a different story... about half of these
are not great... 311 is not as good live, their music is generally
louder and more bassy, and their lyrics are much faster (harder
to sing live)... and alot of the recordings were made by obvious
newcomers... anyhow, not all the 311 boots are gonna make
the cut. I'll update later on when I've got a final tally.
I've come to the decision that I had been collecting all wrong.
Before I had put all my effort into collecting and had as
many as 10 trades going on at the same time.
caused me to not value every boot I got my hands on; instead
it became just a commodity; i didn't even listen to some of
them. instead of being into bootlegs, I was into collecting...
not the same thing.
am going to throw all my old CDRs, video tapes and yes, even
those few analog tapes into a box and throw them in the back
of my closet. I am going to start anew. this time I will collect
sparingly and really try to value each recording I get.
means I'll take down almost all of my 311 and Radiohead boots
from their respective pages (although I will keep one or two
for each band, so I don't have to suffer the indignity of
going through *ugh* 2:1's)
am a new man with a new focus! I will trade less, tape more
and value the bootlegs I do trade for.
for 311 @ The Webster Theatre in Hartford go on sale in just
a few days, and you know I'll be first in line.
to a re-done, re-born, re-invigorated boots.tsx.org.
the site hadn't been updated for almost *gasp* 10 months,
but it's finally back.
problem that arose was that I was spending entirely too much
time on the site and not enough time on, well, other stuff
(like not dropping out of school), so things are different
but I'd like to keep the site going.
have decided to now focus exclusively on the two bands that
continue to do "keep it real"; those two bands are
Radiohead and 311. Radiohead amazes me with
their thoroughly unconventional take on life as well as awesome
potential, 311 with their feel-good, always-fresh attitude.
now on I will only be interested in trading for shows of these
two bands, and only in the mediums of: CD-R (preferable),
Minidisc and MP3.
will also make an attempt to record more shows for myself;
I'm still using my Aiwa AM-F70 MD Recorder and Sound Professionals
Binaural microphones.
of my mics, yesterday I did a little work on them and now
am proud owner of James Bond-style headphone mics. I bought
a pair of $8 Phillips headphones at Ames and swapped the speakers
and wire with my mics and mic wire. Not only will it be easier
and less stressful to sneak my new "walkman" into
shows, but recording shows should be much easier as well (no
more untangling and setting up mic wires under my shirt in
the bathroom stall!).
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Heath Mews is an exceptional development of just eight beautiful new homes, located on a private drive on Heath Road in the popular village of Norton.
Plot 8, The Wellington is the final property remaining. A spacious four bedroom detached house, boasting kitchen/breakfast area, dining room, living room, study, utility, 2 en-suites, seperate bathroom and cloakroom, finished with carpets throughout and turf to the rear garden all serviced from a private drive. A most attractive feature of this property is the south facing rear garden looking out over fields to the rear. The fully fitted kitchen includes a range cooker, hob and extractor fan. Bathrooms and en-suites are fitted with classic white sanitaryware, chrome fittings and wall tiling.
Our selling agent Lacy Scott and Knight will be holding open house from 10.00am to 3.00pm, no appointment necessary.


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Genius DIY: A Make-it-Yourself Modular Shelving Display Wall
It can be difficult to find bathroom shelving that's functional and attractive. If you want it to also be adaptable as your needs evolve, well, now you're asking for an even taller order. I spotted this lovely and flexible wall of decorative shelving—and you can make it yourself.
The beautiful blue wall from the master bathroom renovation of Ryan & Joanna's Simple Midwestern Update is more than just an accent. It includes a simple, flexible display and storage solution: movable aluminum shelves.
Ryan DIYed this smart stylish design idea. Here he shares more details on how it was created:
The construction is simply 1x6 (1"deep, 6"tall) common board, painted. We used a nail gun at every stud behind the boards (every 16"). Then, we spaced the boards at 1/8", which is the thickness of the aluminum "shelves" I bought at MetalsDepot.
We used the aluminum to space each board from the top of the wall to the floor. We used aluminum because it's light weight metal, which means there is less weight on the boards.
The shelves are just shoved in the 1/8" spaces, so more weight would cause more sag in the shelves.
As Ryan mentioned, the shelves are just inserted into the boards, without extra support, so don't house your collection of heavy vintage encyclopedias on them. But, it's an adaptable idea useful for different rooms and light-weight storage uses.


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ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on
Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz received Mr Carl Bildt, former
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and Special Representative of Swedish Prime Minister here at Foreign Office on Wednesday.
Mr Carl Bildt was accompanied by Ms. Anna Karin
Enestrom, Director General, Political Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Sweden.
The Swedish delegation was on a two-day official visit
to Pakistan from May 31 to June 01, a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said.
Discussions focused on bilateral, regional and
international issues of mutual concern including UNSC reforms and cooperation at international fora.
While expressing satisfaction on the excellent bilateral
relations between Pakistan and Sweden, the two sides agreed on further enhancing bilateral economic ties.
The Adviser briefed the Swedish delegation about
Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts, the successes achieved
during the military operation Zarb-e-Azb, as well as the
comprehensive policy (National Action Plan) to root out the
menace of terrorism and extremism from Pakistani soil.
He also elaborated the Prime Minister's policy of peaceful neighborhood and efforts for peace and stability in
Afghanistan which has direct bearing on the security of
The Special Representative appreciated Pakistan's
progress in the consolidation of democracy, improvement in
economy and defeating terrorism. He also acknowledged
Pakistan's positive role for regional peace and stability.


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Getting a mortgage on a house is a very complicated process and that is putting it lightly. While that may sound a little off putting to you, it really isn't and many mortgage brokers are happy that it is a complicated process as they would be out of a job if it were any easier. First time buyer mortgages are probably the most overwhelming because everything will be a new experience for you and it will often come at a time where you are making a very big leap in life – becoming a homeowner. You are likely to be scared of your ability to pay back the mortgage or even obtain the mortgage in the first place. As good as you might feel once you finally get your new home, there will be a lot of stress involved in just about every step leading up to it.
In order to balance out some of those feelings it is a very good idea to get a mortgage broker to help you out along the way. If you are worried about going over budget for your mortgage by using a mortgage broker – don't be! A mortgage broker is traditionally paid by the lender and not the borrower. This means that you won't have to spend a cent for the mortgage broker's services, only the people providing your loan will. This system works because if it happened any other way, there would be way too much competition between the mortgage brokers and the lending companies for your business. By the lenders paying a commission to the mortgage brokers for your business, everything works much more smoothly.
Above the advantage of having a mortgage broker working to find you a loan free of charge to you, they can also be a great source of information for you. Many people looking to get a mortgage for the first time are full of questions and having a mortgage broker on your side to answer those questions can be a big help. It can make the whole process feel much less like you are just taking a shot in the dark because you will have somebody guiding you through all the way. So if it is your first time applying for a mortgage then we can't recommend enough you seek out the services of a mortgage broker. The amount of advantages compared to the cost (free) are just so many.


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Grab a beer. Meet your neighbor. Hear a message.
Welcoming 20 & 30-somethings of any faith and no faith.
Good City Brewing (2108 N Farwell Ave, 53202)
7:00 p.m. Free Beer & Apps
7:15 p.m. Message
7:45 p.m. Discussion
8:15 p.m. Fellowship
(Non-alcoholic beverages also available)
Visit brewingthefaith.com for more information.


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Cheviot Hills History
Spanish & Mexican Ranchos
Jos de Arnaz
Arnaz Ranch - Los Angeles
Romance of a Rancho
The Palms
Worsfold's History
The Story of Palms
The Railroad and the Old Palms Depot
My 50 Years in Palms
Worsfold's Letters
The Palms Subdivision
The Palms Crescents
The Tracts
Castle Heights
Country Club Highlands Tract
Cheviot Hills Tract
Monte-Mar Vista Tract
Tract 10440
Cheviot Knolls
California Country Club Estates
Hillcrest View Estates
Tract 19364
Road Race
Cycle Path
Palms Park & BMX
Palms-Rancho Park Library
Cheviot Hills Military Academy
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center
Cheviot Hills' Tennis Club
Early Roads
National Boulevard
West LA
Culver City - A Calendar of Events (1939)
Ambassador Addition
Aerial Gallery
Map Gallery
Train Gallery
Scrapbooks & Histories
Early Roads
Historian Nathan Masters, in discussing
Why L.A. Has Clashing Street Grids
, looks back to the Pleistocene Epoch (the geological epoch from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago):
The most ancient imprints are so old as to qualify as pre-historic. Wilshire Boulevard is today a 16-mile stretch of roadway and commerce linking downtown Los Angeles with Santa Monica's Pacific shore. It was also L.A.'s first highway, likely blazed by mammoths and other Pleistocene mammals in search of food and water on the cienegas of the L.A. flood plain. Later uses of the meandering trail – an Indian path connecting the villages of the Tongva people, an ox-cart road for transporting asphalt pitch from the La Brea Tar Pits to the Spanish pueblo of Los Angeles, a dirt highway linking the Mexican ranchos west of the city – hint at the layers of cultural influences that underlie L.A.'s landscape.
Drawing (c. 1930) courtesy
University of Southern California Libraries
California Historical Society
. It is also used in Nathan Master's article,
Dinosaurs in the Southland and from the Pleistocene to Pop Culture
Like Wilshire,
Washington Boulevard
may also have been dictated by topography, as it follows the valley between Baldwin Hills and Cheviot Hills.
Washington Boulevard (shown in the above 1896 USGS map just above the word "Ivy") was earlier known as Paseo de los Carretas (ox cart road). It connected the Pueblo with public grazing grounds
Corral Viejo del Rincón
(the old cattle corner), which were hemmed in by the hills. Corral Viejo del Rincón is referenced in the land grant petition for what became the 1821 Spanish
Rancho Rincón de los Bueyes
(Cattle Corner Ranch). The petitioners (Bernardo Higuera and Cornelio Lopez) had "a number of cattle" but no place to properly keep them, so they sought a "tract within this vicinity" "to place a corral for herding the said cattle." (This site's author would like to locate the original petition in Spanish.)
Image at the top , "Los Angeles in the 1700s," from the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum Website


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JOHN Carver says he would NOT boycott Newcastle United's game against Tottenham Hotspur if he were a season-ticket holder.
And the club's head coach admits he's "saddened" by the prospect of thousands of empty seats at St James's Park tomorrow.
A campaign was launched last week on social media calling on supporters to stay away from the game in protest at the club's direction under owner Mike Ashley.
A lack of investment in recent years has left Newcastle with a squad ill-equipped for the rigours of a Premier League season.
Boyhood fan Carver, United's head coach until the end of the season, has repeatedly insisted that the club's hierarchy is ready to significantly strengthen the playing staff in the summer.
But many fans remain unconvinced.
I would go to the match because I support the team.John Carver
For his part, Carver said: "I would go to the match because I support the team."
Asked if he accepted that boycotting fans were supporting the club, he added: "I think they do support the team, but they have obviously got their own issues.
"I respect those issues, but I was asked 'would I go?', and I'd say yes. I'd go because I support the team."
Carver says he "respects" those supporters who will chose not to take up their seats.
"Yes, it is (sad), and I never thought I'd see it to be perfectly honest, especially in the North East of England because we love football," he said. "So obviously something has triggered in their heads to make them not want to come and I respect that."
While Carver has questioned the reasoning behind the boycott, he is acutely aware of the mood among fans ahead of the final six games of a hugely-disappointing season.
"I'm feeling it as well," he said. "My family are feeling it – we're all feeling it – but no one more than me because it's my job as well and I cannot run away from it.
"I can assure people out there I'm giving it every single minute of my time."
Carver's relationship with fans was damaged by the weakened team he fielded in January's third-round FA Cup tie against Leicester City.
Many fans argued that the teamsheet showed a contempt for the cups, but Carver is adamant that his hands were tied by injuries – and not a boardroom diktat.
He said: "No one wants to win the FA Cup more than me."
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Could this summer's #icebucketchallenge be the #givethem20 challenge? Maybe.
But first, what is it you ask? It is a new social media campaign launched by American Corporate Partners to generate awareness of its efforts to help veterans transition to the civilian workforce. And all you need to do is film yourself doing 20 push-ups, sit-ups or another exercise of your choice, dedicate it to veterans and invite your friends to take the challenge.
So far, the charity reports not generating much in the way of donations and says that fundraising isn't the aim of the campaign anyhow. And although it hasn't taken off in the way that the #icebucketchallenge did, several well-known celebrities have taken the challenge.
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btaining animals for zoos, displays and private collections is usually done
through an animal broker. An animal broker will have a network of sources where
the required species of animal can be found, be they wild animals or animals
that are bred for export.
If you have a love for wildlife and would like to work to increase the public's
appreciation of animals, then you could well operate as an Animal Broker. With
the alarming increase in wildlife smuggling and animal-carried diseases, it's
imperative that you get all the necessary clearance from your local government
about the import of animals into the country. You'll also need to insist on
the same from your supplier, making sure that the animals have been certified
free from disease and have not been obtained illegally.
The internet will be a valuable resource for you as you build a database of
animal suppliers. You'll need to check out these suppliers and ensure that they
are registered businesses with their local governments before you get in touch
with them. Depending on the company that has engaged you to locate the animals,
you may be required to handle the actual transportation of the animals. If you
are operating purely as a broker, then your job ends as soon as you connect
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"When Three is Not a Crowd and the Fifth Wheel Spins Smoothly"
An article explaining and discussing polyamory has appeared in the online magazine SexHerald.com, "The Adult Entertainment and News Authority."
...The question of polyamory comes along while the country is at, tritely put, a romantic crossroads.... Years of skirmishes on sexual and gender issues between the left and right appear to be degenerating into a full-scale and possibly much needed war. Throwing polyamory into this combustible and tangled heap of traditional family values, religion and individual freedoms would be like dropping napalm on a four-alarm blaze.
Why is polyamory offensive? There are the usual religious objections, as well as the fear of anything new and outside the accepted norm. But maybe the most telling reason is that it makes people explore their own relationships and the fears that reside within.
To those in a monogamous relationship, polyamory can be an uncomfortable subject because it's impossible to dissect a multiple partner relationship without that same probing light beaming back at their own alliance. Questions may arise. Does my significant other feel this way? Is there a side to him or her that I've never seen? If they don't dismiss followers of the polyamory lifestyle as "perverts," "sluts," etc., then it's too much like looking in a mirror.
...And perhaps the most serious issue is what place do children have in a polyamorous society? The same place they have in a traditional monogamous relationship. There is a vast trove of literature dealing with polyamory and children, and the basic attitude is that if the adults do not act like their living situation is a shameful, embarrassing secret, then neither will the kids (Not to mention how much it eases the burden at parent-teacher conferences.)
Children, of course, can and will adapt to everything. Is it bad to have another parental figure around who may teach and nurture them? The argument is made that this also means there is another adult in the home who may treat them poorly and abuse them, but polyamorists fire back that this sounds suspiciously like a traditional family structure.
Whether you believe polyamory is immoral, a perfectly logical lifestyle or rather harmless, get used to it, it's here to stay. Scores of polyamory websites, such as Sexuality.org and AltPolyamory.org, inundate the Internet, almost all with vast tables of contents, informative FAQs and many members' stories. Many also hold meetings, classes and socials for those who are already in the lifestyle or are interested in learning more about it. TriState Poly [NY, NJ, CT] alone has over a dozen gatherings each month.
Will polyamory ever be accepted? Well, when hard pressed for precedents, polyamorists point out the bonobos, a primitive tribe of chimpanzees that substitute sex for aggression. That point may be all too telling. The bonobos may be facing extinction in the near future.
Read the whole article. The article is undated, but Google cached it on Jan. 14, 2008. The site is porny and Not Safe For Work.
There's some careless reporting here. That bit about "a vast trove of literature dealing with polyamory and children" just isn't so, unless you mean anecdote, hearsay, and internet discussions among those involved. The last genuine study of outcomes for children raised in multipartner households that I know about dates from 1973 [1]. Its conclusions match what people generally observe in the poly community today: that poly relationships are either neutral or positive for kids in a household where the parents are good parents. But there's a crying need for objective, scientific studies to document that this is so or to uncover any problems that we need to understand and address. (Hey, if you knew the answer beforehand, it wouldn't be research, right?)
[1] Constantine, Larry L. and Constantine, Joan M. Group Marriage: A Study of Contemporary Multilateral Marriage. New York: Macmillan, 1973.


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DC would like to congratulate JP Dantas "Anjinho" for winning the DC King Of São Paulo, the latest installment of DC's amateur skateboarding contest, this past weekend. Fifty of the best regional amateur skateboarders from South America came out and competed at two of São Paulo's most famous skate spots, the Praça Roosevelt and Praça Azul. When all was said and done JP Dantas took the crown and R$ 4.000,00.
Day one started out a bit rainy at Praça Azul but it quickly cleared up allowing for some great jam sessions. To create an even better skate spot for the competition adjustments were made to existing handrails, and one of the set of handrails was transformed into a "Big Four." Bangers from the day were a nollie fs feeble Thiago Lemos casually threw in one of his lines; a switch heelflip blunt down the rail by Denis Silva; and a clean switch heel flip down the big four by JP Dantas blowing everyone's mind.
Sunday proved to be an even better day of skating with a huge crowd of skateboarders, kids and local media coming out to the Praça Roosevelt. The hubba, embellished with a new marble top, hosted the best tricks of the day including a nollie backside noseblunt by Glauber Marques; hardflip fs crooks by Carlos Iqui; a clean 360 flip noseslide by JP Dantas; nollie heelflip blunt transfer by José Martins; a kickflip fs crooks by Thiago Lemos, and lastly a 270 nollie kickflip fs tailslide by Gustavo Malagoli.
This was the final stop for the 2009 DC King Of Series. Other DC Kings were crowned in cities worldwide including, Dublin, Ireland, Vancouver, Canada, and Chicago, Illinois.
For more information on the DC King Of Series and the Global Skate Team check out dcshoes.com/king.
Overall results of DC King Of Series – São Paulo:
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World Cup: Love It Or Hate It? [POLL]
I hate the World Cup. I have no interest in soccer. I don't get angry when people like curling, or synchronized swimming, or any other nonsense. I do however get angry when people like the World Cup. I suppose it's because I can't shake this feeling that half the people in this country who claim to like World Cup soccer are just jumping on the bandwagon and are not sincere. Whenever the World Cup rolls around, I practice my eye rolls for weeks ahead.
The other day there was this "amazing" goal by Tim Cahill for Australia as they battled the Netherlands. I watched it ten times and I still can't figure out how this was such an adrenaline rush. Because the ball was in air when he kicked it? Yeah? And? Anyway, check out the video for yourself. I've seen more athleticism in football, hockey, basketball, even baseball which is generally considered a slow sport.


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Several months ago I started my hunt for a decent low contrast theme for Visual Studio and I came across a very extensive article on the subject by Scott Hanselman. I tried several themes but the one that caught my attention was Oren Ellenbogen's Dark Scheme which is based on the Zenburn theme.
One thing that I do not like about the original themes, being a Silverlight and a WPF developer, is the fact that the XML colors were not configured. In addition to that, the output window uses a horrifying green-colored font that can make your eyes pop. Apart from those two problems I consider the two themes to be the best low contrast themes available.
I have made some adjustments to the original themes and I came up with my version which I use every day. Now the output window uses more subtle font color and the XML markup look a lot better. Here is the Zenburn Remixed:
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You have likely seen emergency runaway truck ramps located strategically along New Mexico's roads. These ramps are there for safety purposes, particularly for use by trucks when their brakes fail. And fail they often do. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which published a report to Congress on a large truck crash causation study in 2006, "brake problems were coded for almost 30 percent of the trucks but only 5 percent of the passenger vehicles." In other words, brake problems, including brake failure, caused roughly 30 percent of all crashes involving trucks.
If you have been involved in an accident caused by a truck, then there is a good chance that the cause, in part at least, was something to do with the brake system. When that happens, it may not just be the driver of the truck who is liable for any or all of your damages, there may be more parties from which to collect damages. Truck accidents, because of their very nature, can be some of the most devastating accidents with regard to personal injuries, but they can also be some of the more complex cases when it comes to filing claims and/or complaints.
Defective Brakes: How Does It Happen?
Brakes for any vehicle must be regularly maintained and inspected, but it is especially true for semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or commercial trucks generally. The long distance driving, the heavy loads, among other factors, weigh heavily on the use and abuse to a truck's braking system. Care is necessary to keep the brakes in optimal working condition. If brake failure happens, then serious accidents can result, which also includes serious or fatal personal injuries.
Common Causes of Brake Failure
- Overheated brakes
- Worn tires
- Breaks suffused with oil/grease
- Overly thin brake pads
Though the above list is of "common" causes of brake failure, the primary cause is inadequate truck maintenance that results in these "secondary" causes. Federal laws require adequate, systemic maintenance. Federal trucking laws also require that truck drivers keep informed of the condition of their trucks' brakes at all times. With that said, truck drivers are the ultimate party responsible if the brakes fail, but that does not mean they are the only responsible party.
Defective Brakes: Who Is to Blame?
When brakes fail, there could be a number of persons or entities responsible for it, and each of them will likely point the blame to the other part. These parties include the truck driver, the truck loading company, the truck's mechanic, the truck's owner/operator, and/or the brake manufacturer.
The Truck Driver. For obvious reasons, the truck driver is always the first to blame. He or she has direct control over the truck and the primary responsibility to secure its maintenance and overall upkeep, including the braking system. A truck driver is required by federal law to keep maintenance records and perform regular, even daily, inspections.
The Truck Loading Company. If loaders do not evenly distribute the contents and weight properly, it can overheat the brakes and cause them to malfunction.
The Truck's Mechanic. A mechanic's negligence can lead to problems if he or she failed to identify or do something that caused the brakes to malfunction.
The Truck's Owner/Operator. In an effort to reduce the expense of brake wear and replacement, sometimes owners and/or operators will deliberately depower the front brakes and will stop or slow the truck by relying on (1) the trailer brakes; and (2) downshifting. This practice can lead to issues with the brake system, especially in emergency situations.
The Brake Manufacturer. The federal government has strict regulations with regard to a truck's braking system. Each braking system must meet certain criteria for safety, and it is up to the brake manufacturer to design a braking system that is in compliance. Sometimes, however, the braking system is in compliance, but a defect occurs during the manufacturing process. In either case, a claim can be made against the manufacturing company.
Truck Accidents: Investigating the Cause of Possible Brake Failure
Whenever a truck causes an accident that results in serious or fatal personal injuries, a thorough investigation must be conducted and a good place to start is with the persons involved in the crash and any other eyewitnesses. One or more may be able to indicate if brake failure was a factor. Depending on their responses, a good starting point for the investigation may be with the brakes. An experienced attorney will know how to go about obtaining the proper maintenance and inspection documentation to commence the investigation. There are a lot of factors that could be involved, especially since brakes do not fail on their own.
If you've been in an accident caused by a truck driver and sustained serious injuries, you need to speak with an experienced, resourceful attorney who knows both the law and the process. For an initial, free consultation, call Revo Smith Law today at (505) 293-8888.


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Wilder backs ABC privatization
Former Gov. Doug Wilder (D) is endorsing Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell's plan to privatize the sale of distilled spirits in Virginia.
Wilder, who chaired a commission that recommended privatizing state-run liquor stores, has always been supportive of the concept. But until today, he had not put his name behind McDonnell's scheme to get the state out of the liquor business. (Indeed, just last week he called McDonnell's proposal "still a work in progress.")
In an interview Friday, Wilder said McDonnell had moved in the right direction by dropping taxes out of his proposal. Wilder said he now thinks McDonnell's plan should be adopted.
"I would underscore that we never envisioned any new taxes," Wilder said of the commission that he chaired. "I feel that he's moving in the right direction. ... In concept and in practice, I think it's the right thing to do."
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LNG Gorskaya Signs Agreement for LNG Bunkering at Port of St. Petersburg
LNG Gorskaya has signed an agreement for the development of a LNG bunkering infrastructure at the Port of St. Petersburg.
LNG Gorskaya LLC (LNG Gorskaya) has signed an agreement with the Port of St. Petersburg's Sea (Marine) Facade passenger port for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering infrastructure, according to industry news reports.
As Ship & Bunker reported in July, LNG Gorskaya said Russia's Federal Marine and River Transport Agency (Rosmorrechflot) had given approval for investments into the construction of Russia's first LNG port in St. Petersburg - a development which will include bunkering.
Under the new agreement, LNG Gorskaya is slated to begin LNG bunkering operations at the passenger port beginning January 1, 2018.
Last month, Ship & Bunker reported that authorities of Mõntu Harbour in Estonia had signed an agreement of intent with LNG Gorskaya Overseas Ou (LNG Gorskaya Overseas) for the development of a LNG bunkering centre at the harbour.


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Happy Monday!
It is a special Monday here at my house because today is my 2 year wedding anniversary!! I am so happy with my wonderful husband. This is a second marriage for me and it feels so great to know I found my happy ending. Here are some happy photo memories from that day:
Let me be the first to tell you to never give up on love because it can come later in life just the same as when you are young!
Of course I needed a pretty card to give to my husband on this special day so I pulled one together with rich luxurious colors!
The sentiment on this card is perfect because Rodney really is my Happily Ever After! The gold and Blackberry Bliss are such a beautiful combination too! I truly hope he loves this card! We will be enjoying a nice dinner out together this evening and I am looking forward to it already.
I am also entering my card in Challenge # 44 at Addicted to CAS as the Challenge Theme is Gold!
Hope you have a wonderful Monday and a Fantastic week!
~ Kristal
Supplies Used:
- Inks: Blackberry Bliss, Versamark and Gold embossing powder
- Paper: Brushed Gold Cardstock, Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss. Fancy Foil Designer Vellum in Gold and some scrap patterned paper
- Stamps Sets: Big News and Banner Blast
- Tools: Paper Trimmer, Circle Dies, Banner Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch (heart) and Heat Gun
- Embellishments: Gold Sequin Trim, Essential Wooden Elements and Gold 1/8 inch ribbon.


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