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Massive police action against car theft gang – here's how they operated
A crime with more than 500 victims robbed of tens of thousands of euros, which led to what has been described as the largest police operation in Belgium in the last 20 years.
This week some 1,200 police in locations in Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia swooped on an organised gang suspected of running a fraud ring to trick car owners out of their vehicles. French police also searched seven premises just over the border
The gang is thought to originate in Eastern Europe, and to belong to the Roma community. The police operation on Tuesday took in a number of caravan parks. Thirty arrests were made, and dozens of cars seized, as well as other property.
"Given that many of the stolen cars will have been sold in the meantime, cash and other valuables were seized which may have been purchased with the money from the swindle," said a spokesperson for the Brussels prosecutor's office, which is coordinating the case. Among the property seized, around 100 caravans.
One victim explained the method used to Het Nieuwsblad. "I put an advertisement for my BMW M3 on two second-hand websites. A couple of days later some buyers got in touch, and a day later they were here in their Porsche Panamera. They barely negotiated over the price, but they insisted on paying with a bank app."
On the spot, the buyers showed the seller that the money transfer had gone through, and left with the car. Later, however, he realised no money had come into his account, and did some searching.
"Their company was apparently bankrupt, so a bank transfer was impossible. I had lost my car. When I posted my story on Facebook, they threatened to send a mafia gang after me. Then they offered to pay me part of the money, but that also never happened."
According to investigators, that case was typical of the gangsters' methods: little or no discussion of price, a supposed electronic payment ostentatiously made but never fulfilled, for mainly expensive cars. Other victims described having received photos of the thieves showing off in the stolen cars, or receiving threats of violence if they took their complaint to the police.
The case of the above witness had a happy ending, the paper reports. Days after the theft, the BMW was recovered on the forecourt of a motor trader in Germany, where it had been sold on.
Others were not so lucky, and it will probably prove impossible to trace many of the stolen vehicles, worth a total in the tens of thousands of euros.
Those arrested face charges including fraud and criminal conspiracy. The prosecutor's office is due to release more information on the case this evening.
Alan Hope
The Brussels Times
Source: http://brusselstimes.com/belgium/justice/15428/massive-police-action-against-car-theft-gang-–-here-s-how-they-operated


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5 Must-have Power Tools In Your Garage
For a while now repair and maintenance services have continued to get expensive pushing more and more people towards DIY. Today more and more people are getting used to working in their garages carrying out the woodwork, fixing their furniture and trying to make new and creative things.
DIY requires tools and an appropriate know-how of using them, thankfully, Youtube has played an integral part in it and it is much easier now for people to learn how to use these different power tools. However, the biggest issue that is faced by many beginners is the choice of tools; what to buy? What not to buy? Which brands are good? Am I paying too much? And the list goes on and goes. In this article, we list 5 must-have power tools in your garage that will help you kick-start DIY:
Air Compressors:
One of the most important items to have in your backyard is an air compressor. An air compressor can be used for a number of purposes and with a number of tools. Most essential uses include using an air compressor with a nail gun, using air compressors to remove bolts or using air compressors to achieve uniformity in spray painting. What needs to be made sure is that the air compressor is handy, quiet and at the same time powerful enough to carry out the tasks. Here is a list of top models of air compressors that can be bought off the shelf:
- DeWalt D 55167 Hand Carry Compressor with Wheels
- DeWalt DWFP 55130 Quiet Trim Compressor
- BOSTITCH BTFP3KIT 3-Tool Portable Air Compressor Combo Kit
- Campbell Hausfeld 8 Gallon, Low Noise Air Compressor
Miter saw
Although a circular saw is good for cutting up materials, in order to have more precision in your cuts a miter saw is used. It allows you to make the cut at different angles and is an extremely handy tool to upgrade your garage.
- Makita LS1016L
- Hitachi C10FCE2
Cordless Circular Saw
Circular saw has always been one of the most essential tools in the toolkit. It helps you to cut through different materials to draw them in desired shapes. A cordless circular saw is slightly less powerful than a corded one but for application at home, it can be really effective. Some major brands selling cordless circular saw include:
- DEWALT DC390B 18-Volt
- Black & Decker BDCCS20C 20V
- Makita XSS02Z 18V LXT
Power Sander
A sander uses sandpaper to smoothen the surface by abrasion. It's an important tool to have to quicken up the finishing process on any given surface. Some useful sanders are:
- Ryobi 5″ Random Orbit Sander
- Black & Decker Mouse sander
- Makita BO4565K Finishing Sander
Cordless Drill
A cordless drill can be used for a variety of purposes and is definitely a must-have in your garage. It can be used for inserting screws to drilling holes in walls to even assemble furniture. Some commonly used models in cordless power drills are:
- BLACK & DECKER LDX120C Cordless Drill/Driver
- DEWALT DCK240C2 Drill Driver/Impact Combo Kit
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Question on flash metering terminoligy
When viewing camera specs, what do the terms i-TTL and D-TTL mean? I notice the Nikon D70 has both, the Canon 300D is listed as n/a.
TTL stands for "Through The Lens"
What it means is that the way the camera uses to decide how to use the flash (how much power and, I think, for how long) is done by metering the light as it goes "Through The Lens".
How what the "i" and "d" mean I don't fully know. I know that D-TTL was added for Nikon's digital cameras, but does it "require" digital in some way? Or was it some technology that they came up with at the time they were releasing a digital camera so they called it "d-ttl" (the D being for digital.) I don't know. I don't believe that the "d" is for distance.... I thought that Nikon uses the distance to the subject before "d-tll" came out.
I believe that d-ttl requires special flashes, but I couldn't be wrong.
Canon has its own "e-ttl", and now "e-ttl2" but I couldn't tell you what the difference is between "e-ttl" and "ttl"which is an older method of metering for flash. e-ttl2 uses the distance to the subject, something Nikon cameras have been doing for a long time but Canon cameras haven't.
The Nikon TTL distance to subject measurement started (I think) with the Nikkor P lenses. So in that case even if the focusing is manual the camera still knows the distance to the subject.
D-TTL (simply) uses the distance information from the lens to allow the camera to instruct a fill-in flash how much power to use.
I-TTL allows the camera and four groups of "inteligent" flash guns to work together. Nikon say that this will allow the co-ordination of up to 160 (?) flash guns in 4 groups via wireless comms. I can only assume that they all know where they are in relation to eachother and to the camera, and that the lens distance metering does the rest.
So, I assume the reason for the comparison chart showing N/A in the Canon column means it has neither, but rather it's own system. I think they call it E-TTL.
I'm just moving into digital after years of film cameras (Nikon) and have to learn a lot.
Nikon used a system of reading the flash exposure off the film surface, but I assume that since digtal came along, an entirely new approach became necessary, such as "distance to subject". I assume Canon's E-TTL is about the same as Nikon's D-TTL.
If I'm catching on correctly, the TTL almost seems an inappropriate term, since the camera is measuring the distance to the subject rather than the light stiking the sensor. Perhaps it measures the ambient light entering the camera and adds the appropriate amount of flash power, making the TTL term more accurate.
By the way, Graham, those are some nice photos you have on your site. I love the color in the wedding pictures, especially the group shot. Really looks like a happy time.
I assume that's not straight out of the camera. There must be some color correction, at least. Surely digital cameras don't do that good right in the camera?
In terms of colour correction, I don't recall doing any. It was a lightly cloudy day and all I remember doing was a little subsequent exposure adjustment to the RAW files and a little Unsharp Mask. When I published for the web I changed from Adobe 1998 to sRGB colour space. That was it. A lot of the reviews I read about the D100 referred to its amazing colour range, and that was a key factor for me in considering it along side the Cannon 10D.
Thanks for the details. It helps an old film guy learn the characteristics of the digital medium.
I just purchased a Sony DSC-T1 to carry in my pocket, but I'm researching various possibilities for a more serious camera, in the USD $1000 to $1,500 range. The Canon 300D is one that's high on the list. I'm watching for Steve's review on the new Nikon D70 as another possibility. Nikon is near and dear to my heart as I've used many of their film cameras since my first one, a Nikon F purchased in 1970.
Being an old film guy, accurate color is a serious consideration for me.
Deane, the general concensous here is to go with the system that you have the lenses for.
They are both very good systems and for the majority of people it isn't worth the financial hit that you'd take in selling the old System A stuff to switch to System B stuff. The D70 is too new to say for sure, but I bet it will be a winner.
Your comment about taking ambient light entering the camera + distance (used to calculate flash power) to handle the flash is (I believe) accurate. So TTL is still an accurate term.
Any chart that compares flash features of Nikon vs canon will have holes on both sides. Nikon doesn't have E-TTL nor "E-TTL2", but I don't believe Canon has I-TTL, and it certainly doesn't do D-TTL. Since those are not industry terms/standards what matters more is if the camera does what you need. Other than the use of subject distance E-TTL and D-TTL are basically the same (I believe.)
It is my understanding that Nikon bodies (because of the use of distance info) have generally produced better flash results. Canon has finally added the use of distance info in E-TTL2, but only their absolutely newest DSLR body supports it (a $4,500 pro body, the 1D-Mark 2.) But if you need wireless flashes, the D100 can't do it.
Eric, you've summed it up nicely, as I now understand things.
Regarding systems and existing lenses, I stopped buying Nikon (or any other SLR system about 10 years ago). As a result, my newest Nikons are FA, meaning all of my lenses are old manual focus. For this reason, whether I go with Nikon or Canon, each is starting from scratch.
No question, the Canon 300D is a darn good camera, and a good one to compare against. They have set a new price point for an SLR with a basic zoom lens. It's now a $1000 SLR world.
One thing that is attracting me to the Canon is the Canon CP-300 portable printer. I assume it only works with the Canon cameras. In my wife's work, it would be desirable for her to take a picture at a customers house and leave a 4 x 6 print. i'm not sure any other brand has the package of a $1,000 SLR and a printer that are completely portable in a small package. But then, I'm learning something new everyday from Steve's site and this forum.
Thanks again.
Well, since I own a Canon I'm certainly not against people buying them. :) Read the review of the DRebel closely. They made some design choices to separate it from the 10D in the area of human interface that would drive me nuts... but doesn't bother other people. Worth reading about. There are many threads about this in the Canon dslr area.
I don't know of other portable printers, but it's an interesting question. Most DSLRs are designed around the idea that the user will post-process the picture. Add sharpening, contrast, whatever and then print. You can change some of the in-camera settings to do this, but you should be aware that the image out-of-camera might not look as sharp as you might like... but it will be able to take a good amount of sharpening in a program like Photoshop.
That might hamper you idea of direct-from-camera printing. But you also might find a good set of settings in the camera to alleviate this
I've only experimented with direct printing to an Epson 895 using my Nikon CP4500 but I was disapointed with the results. The colours were garish and the images were soft. As Eric points out you can use your camera settings to possibly get around some of the softness issues, but to my mind the colour profile that your camera supports could well be an issue for direct printing.
You could experiment with the colour profile used in your camera (my D100 gives me a choice of three) and see what the direct printing results are like....
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This roofing work is better suited to the modern timber frame bungalow type houses throughout Dumfries suburbs,
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Nicknamed the queen of the south
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You got a fantastic deal on your home, in part because of the master bathroom pretty outdated. You are so tired of the poor view of your master bath, but you also want to be sure you're doing this remodel right; otherwise, you may be doomed to repeat a disaster.
Bathroom Remodels Can Be Good Investments
With remodeling projects, there's the rare exception that will return the entire cost of the improvement when you go to sell your home or have it appraised for a home equity loan. Remodeling Magazine's 2018 Cost vs. Value survey found that midrange bathroom remodels returned 70.1 percent of their cost for home sellers and universal design bathrooms returned 70.6 percent. Neither figure isn't too shabby, especially when you consider that adding an entire midrange master suite only returned 56.6 percent!
However, even Remodeling Magazine is quick to point out that these gains only apply to well-executed bathrooms, and there's always a chance that a remodel can go wrong. Before you even start to put a dollar figure on your remodel, take some time to research the master bath. You should look at similar remodels to the one you would like to do.
Practical Questions to Ask Yourself
Sometimes, remodeling can spark up a fantasy you always wanted which can lead to crazy spending. This is a good time to develop a list of things you really want. But before you look at your credit card, let the excitement fade a bit. You need to approach a bathroom remodel with a level head, or you may end up spending a fortune without adding much value to your home.
Consider these items before starting a master bathroom remodel:
#1. How does the existing setup work for me?
You may hate the purple tub, but it's placed pretty perfectly. The vanity, however, seems like it was just dropped in place randomly and you hate it… Make notes on how the current configuration works or doesn't so you can work on arranging the new parts properly.
#2. What are my goals for this bathroom?
Think about how you want to use this bathroom and how you want it to look. Maybe you need more plugs or more wall space. Perhaps you want to change the wallpaper, or make the tub bigger; make sure you know what you want. Figure out the why of your remodel long before you cut the first check.
#3. Should I be using Universal Design principles?
Universal Design is something that you've probably never heard of, but you're still kind of thinking about anyway. Universal Design revolves around making spaces like bathrooms easier to access by everyone. That means people with disabilities, the elderly, anyone that might typically be excluded. For you, this is going to be about both resell, if that's in the future and aging in place. While you're young and able, convert as much of your home to a Universal Design if you don't plan to move again — you'll thank yourself later.
#4. How long will it take?
Any remodeling project can take a very long time to complete, especially if you're doing most of the work yourself. This won't be a weekend only project. It will take time, and your bathroom will be awful for a while — possibly months or years, depending on your budget and how much you work on it. If you're hiring the job out, the contractor can give you a much better idea of their schedule, but since they're highly motivated to get a check from you, even a massive remodel that involves knocking out walls shouldn't take more than a couple of months.
#5. What's it going to cost?
Estimating costs for a remodel is tough because it depends on the time it takes to complete as well as the expenses of the material, etc.. However, there are a few surveys that can help give us a peek at something like an answer. Remodel Magazine says that a mid-range bathroom remodel will run about $19k, and an upscale remodel over $61k.
That being said, there are a lot of factors that can change that price dramatically. The size of the bathroom now and the size it'll be when the job is done are both huge variables. Another is whether or not you're moving the plumbing. If you decide not to move your plumbing around, you will save tons of money. Sometimes all you need to do is twist a fixture around a bit to make it work better in the space.
If you've never remodeled a bathroom before, do not jump into it without a well thought out plan. At the very least, find a friend or family member who has a lot of do-it-yourself experience before you dive into a project of this scale on your own.
Or You Can Call a Pro
Your neighbor who fixes cabinets for fun is probably not the best person to handle your remodel. You need a pro because you can't have that bathroom torn apart forever. Don't worry, let your stress go.
Now is the time to call on your HomeKeepr family. They can recommend bathroom remodelers that know their stuff. If they didn't, other pros wouldn't be willing to refer them to their clients, would they?


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MINSK, 21 February (BelTA) - The Supreme Court of Belarus expressed readiness for active business dialogue with the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ), the press service of the country's Supreme Court told BelTA following the meeting between Chairman of the Supreme Court Valentin Sukalo and Director of the German foundation Stefan Hulshorster in Minsk.
The sides discussed further cooperation in the areas relevant for the development of the Belarusian judicial system, including such issues as judicial administration and professional development of judges, the introduction of appeals to civil judicial proceedings starting from July 2018. The parties also considered the possibility of sharing experience in developing the concept for a unified civil procedural code, and also in the further implementation of alternative methods of dispute resolution.
Valentin Sukalo thanked Stefan Hulshorster for his constructive approach to cooperation and expressed the interest in further active business dialogue between the parties.
Stefan Hulshorster also visited the Justice Ministry to meet with First Deputy Justice Minister Sergei Zadiran. The priority areas of cooperation will include the study of the German lawmaking experience, the public control over the observance of the rights of convicts. According to the Justice Ministry, the parties reached a preliminary agreement on the forms of further cooperation.
The German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) assists states in developing rule-of-law structures and implementing functioning market economy structures. The IRZ works with more than 30 countries. The cooperation with Belarus started in 1993 as part of the Federal Government's program Transform. During the following long-term project on the rule-of-law dialogue from 1996 to 2012 a great number of events on the matter and also on civil and economic law were conducted with the participation of the government bodies and NGO organizations. The bilateral dialogue between the foundation and the government and non-government partners of Belarus was resumed in June 2016.


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It's Friday September 7th and I am patiently awaiting the start of happy hour. The second week of school has come and gone. Two full weeks are done and under my belt. Just fifteen more to go. This is not just any regular ol' school semester. Sure I get up and do the same things I did all the past semesters before, but this semester is different. What is so different about it you might ask? What makes this semester so special you might be wondering? Well it happens to be my last one. The end of five long years of college is finally arriving. I see it. There off in the distance wrapped up success, drenched in satisfaction, and reeking of ambition. It's nearing closer and closer, reminding me that as long as I set my mind on something, anything is possible. But before I can put on the black cap and gown and walk across that stage while my mom and sisters look on thinking, "He's finally joined us." Before I can celebrate by eating ridiculous amounts of food and cake. Before I can open those graduation cards and think about my future in the real world, I have to finish these last four classes. Waking up each day knowing that this is the home stretch makes it harder to go to school. It makes it harder to attend class. The work load has begun to pile on and my days are beginning to mirror those of a frantic college senior. I'm spending my days cooking and shooting and developing and printing and mounting and writing and gathering and submitting. It seems like a never-ending cycle. A long week moves by so slowly, just inching and inching. There is some relief mid-week, however, when Wednesday comes letting me know the week is almost over. Yet my days do not move fast enough, and I can't help but wonder why my week moves so slowly and my weekends so swiftly?
I set those worries aside as Friday has come at long last. School is put on the back burner and I get to enjoy the fun things in life, like cooking and shooting and eating and editing and writing and posting. With this glorious day that is Friday comes the need to forget about everything. The need to dust off that blender and cocktail shaker. The need for relaxation. And why shouldn't I relax? Why shouldn't we all relax? It's been a long week. I deserve it. We all do. Between school and work, it seems only necessary to unwind and enjoy our days off. Go ahead, you relax as well. Why don't you join me? Sure. Kick off those shoes. Make yourselves at home. It's Friday afternoon now, and I continue to glance at the clock thinking to myself, "If I keep looking at it, time is bound to go by faster, no?" Sadly no, this isn't the case. Of course as anyone who has experienced Christmas with the same fixation to stare at the clock knows, such a task only makes the time go by slower. The second hand moves at a snail's pace and all I can hear is the tick tick tick sounds of the seconds passing by. Finally it seems as though my prayers have been answered. Five chimes and a bird coo, coo, cooing let me know the time has finally arrived. Cocktail time. A light shines from above and I begin to hear a few angels singing. No, a choir of angels singing. Perhaps there are no angels. Maybe I'm just delirious and tired from the week's work. Whatever it might be, I know one thing for certain, it's five o'clock; the hour of happy has arrived, and millions of people—all across this country and around the world—are joining me in this happy hour. The record player begins to play automatically as if knowing, on it's own, when to fill the room with it's glorious music as the scratching sound of the needle hitting the vinyl puts a smile on my face. I waste no time in heading over to the alcohol cabinet and grabbing a few things here and there. My beverage of choice is normally always the same. Without fail. Without hesitation. Whisky, straight up—okay with a splash of ginger ale, I'm no alcoholic—on the rocks with a cherry. But today something is different. Today I do not feel like drinking my usual. Today I feel like being adventurous.
I decide to take a Caribbean adventure. Only a trip to a tropical island can distract me from my school work. I grab a pineapple from the fridge and commence to core, peel and cut it. I toss the fresh pineapple chunks, coconut milk, ice, rum and a few other, here-and-there, ingredients into the blender. The magical passport that is going to transport me to my tropical destination starts up. My concoction blends together as I reach into the cupboard for a tall curvy glass. The adult slushy leaves the blender and enters my glass with a swooshing sound. I adorn the top with a pineapple spear, a few cherries, and a tiny umbrella. I cannot forget about that. It wouldn't be a completed piña colada without a tiny umbrella. I leave the kitchen and sit on the balcony, Patsy Cline playing in the background. Patsy Cline is always playing in the background whenever relaxation is involved. As I sit there enjoying my colada and listening to Patsy, an idea hits me. This drink is sweet—maybe too sweet for cocktail time—of course I'm not complaining. Alcohol is alcohol. I sip, sip, sip and visions of a piña colada dessert enter my subconscious. Yes, this house needs a piña colada inspired treat.
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In our house group we've been talking about vocation and employment recently. (Actually we've been using a book of studies somewhat variable in quality). Last week we were talking about the difference between vocation or calling and paid employment – what overlap is there between each of those?
It was my turn to lead things so I was looking for an interesting way to talk about vocation. I've been influenced by Richard Bolles little book "How to find your mission in life" (also part of "What color is your parachute?") and like his three-fold approach to this. In a nutshell it's like this:
- Your first mission in life is to love, worship and serve God.
- Your second mission is to love one another.
- Your third mission is to go that which you have been uniquely gifted to do and enthuses you while carrying out your first two missions.
So your vocation is always framed by loving God and loving one another.
Pizza works well to demonstate this. The base is like Jesus Christ – the bread of life. The love of God like the tomato base that covers the base and undergirds all. The cheese is the love of one another that holds all the rest in place. And then we can add on what we like within that context to create a pizza or vocation that is uniquely ours.
So we talked and then we ate different pizzas. If we'd had more time I'd have had us make them as well.
(Sometime I'll blog why the emergent church is like a pizza)
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- The property must be located in an eligible rural area. The property eligibility for USDA loans can be confirmed by checking out the USDA loan map.
- The residential home must be single-family property. Multi-family residential properties with two to four units do not qualify.
- The financing can be used for a number of purposes. The USDA section 502 loan guidelines allow for building, repairing, renovation or relocation an eligible single-family residential home. The financing may also be used to purchase and then for their preparation. Essential facilities such as water and sewage can be financed through this USDA RD guarantee loan program.
- The USDA lenders that handle most aspects related to loan underwriting and financing are also qualified to receive favorable consideration under the provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
- Up to 90% of the loan amount is specifically guaranteed again any losses. This guarantee allows USDA lenders against any losses they may incur due to borrower default on loan repayments.
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The safety net is actually much better than what the previous statement indicates. Any loss up to 35% of the loan amount is fully reimbursed. The amount exceeding 35% is reimbursed at 85%. As most non-performing home loans rarely exceed 35% loss, the lenders are pretty much 100% insured against any loan losses they may incur from funding a USDA Section 502 Loan.
USDA RD Section 502 Eligibility Guidelines
The applicants for a USDA guaranteed rural loan can have an income that is no more than 115% of the median income for the area in which the property is located. The maximum income limit for a USDA loan is a strict requirement. The income of all the borrowers applying for a USDA mortgage are included when calculating the income limit.
The families applying for a Section 502 loan must be able to afford the payments. This include the mortgage repayment amounts and the taxes along with home insurance payments.
While credit requirements are not as high as those required to secure conventional residential loans, the USDA loan guidelines still require the borrowers to have reasonable credit history and acceptable credit score. The USDA lender underwriting the loan may also require a high standard of credit history and credit score than the minimum guidelines required by USDA for their rural housing loans.
The borrowers are not required to be first time home buyers. However, the property should be intended as their primary residence. USDA guidelines do not allow financing for investment properties.
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- The single-family home must be located in a USDA designated rural area. The loan map on the USDA site provides all the USDA eligible rural areas.
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- A fixed 30-year loan is the only loan type available for USDA guaranteed program. The interest rate is determined by the lender underwriting and funding the USDA loan according to the agency's program guidelines and requirements.
- The responsibility to determine borrower eligibility regarding loan repayment and affordability based on the program's income ratios and limits falls solely on the lender. An USDA lender must carefully asses the borrower's income and then factor in the monthly payments based on the new loan's monthly repayment amount, taxes, insurance and other existing debt.
- The maximum loan amount can be up to 100% of the appraised value. This makes USDA Section 502 guaranteed loan program the only true zero-down payment, 100% residential loan program available to rural home buyers.
Finding USDA Lenders
The USDA loan programs can only be availed through USDA approved mortgage lenders. Currently, any lending institution that is a supervised lender already participating in the USDA RD and/or Farm Service Agency lending programs can originate USDA guaranteed loans. Additionally HUD approved lenders eligible for originating FHA insured loans or Ginne Mae backed loans are also eligible.


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May 18, 2007
Has anyone else noticed the bizarre spectacle of many Bush-backing blogs demonizing Ron Paul for not saying that we deserved 9/11, at the same time eulogizing a man who absolutely and explicitly said that we did deserve 9/11: Jerry Falwell.
Actually, I had kind of noticed it. But I prefer pointing to the conservatives who say it. The hair-trigger fury of the winger attack on Ron Paul is remarkable.


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The 5 Cs of Engagement by @PostRank provide good food for thinking about student engagement in the classroom - http://ow.ly/niVf
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Thursday, May 2, 2019
The Division of Volunteer Efforts at Seton Hall University again this year sent students, faculty members and administrators on a service trip to El Salvador. In total, 28 took the journey during spring break 2019, dividing their presence between the towns of San Miguel and Santa Tecla.
This year marked the 15th year that the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) has trekked to El Salvador, giving students the opportunity to experience a ministry of presence within the small but densely populated Central American country that is still, in some ways, recovering from the civil war that ended in 1992.
Michelle Peterson, director of DOVE, reflected "In our 15 years of travelling to El Salvador, we have seen great improvements and less poverty. It is truly gratifying to see the progress and the changes being implemented throughout the years – though there is still a great deal left to do."
Not just 'checking boxes'
Although pleased with the progress, Peterson cautioned that the DOVE service trips weren't just a means to "do a good deed, check a box and move on."
Peterson explained that the goal of these trips is for students "to be present in the lives" of the people of El Salvador and to learn and grow from that experience. In fact, although nominally a Service Trip, in many ways the journey is more akin to a pilgrimage, calling students to immerse themselves in the lives of others and with each other in community.
To that end, students take lodging for the week within the homes of local residents and spend time getting to know people who are struggling with poverty, in nursing homes, daycare facilities and orphanages.
A freshman who had never been on a Service Trip before (and was apprehensive at the prospect) noted that she was "assigned to volunteer in an orphanage in San Miguel. The entire week I worked with the happiest, smartest, kindest, and most appreciative kids I have ever met," said Carsen Essing. "From the first day I was there the kids never showed me anything but love. I was able to connect to each of them in a unique way that will stick with me for the rest of my life. While I'd like to believe I made an impact on the people in El Salvador, the real impact was the one that they made on me. They opened my eyes to see the world in a new way, to be more kind, more loving and more appreciative."
The Costs of War and Faith, the Prospect of Healing and Renewal
In the first few days of the journey in El Salvador, students visited the memorial at El Mozote, the site of the worst massacre in modern Latin American history. They also travelled to the home of Saint Oscar Romero, a Catholic priest who spoke out against poverty, social injustice, torture and assassination. Romero served as Archbishop of San Salvador up until 1980 – when he himself was assassinated while celebrating Mass in the chapel of the Hospital of Divine Providence. At the hospital, students celebrated mass within the chapel and then met and spoke with patients, many of whom were being treated for cancer.
After spending these first three days focused on the costs of war and faith along with the prospect of healing and renewal, the students were given their volunteer "assignments" and split into two groups: one to San Miguel and one to Santa Tecla.
Sometimes a Volcano…
DOVE has been visiting with families and friends in San Miguel for the last 15 years – with the exception of one, when the city was overcome by a volcano eruption and the air was heavy with smoke and ash, making it too unhealthy to visit. About to embark when the volcano first erupted, Peterson was at a loss for what to do next. As "luck" would have it, one of the students scheduled to take the service trip that year grew up in Santa Tecla, El Salvador – which was far enough from the volcano to be safe, but close enough to still be "doable."
"It all just kind of fell in to place," said Peterson. "We stayed with family and friends and got to know a whole new community. The next year, when the air in San Miguel had sufficiently recovered for us to return, we couldn't turn our backs on our new friends in Santa Tecla – we had just begun to lay the groundwork to have an impact there – so we started going to San Miguel and Santa Tecla each year." She paused, "Funny how things work out sometimes. Our mission in Santa Tecla has borne fruit in so many ways for so many people. And if it weren't for that volcano…."
In each city, students spend time volunteering at orphanages, day care centers, nursing homes, shelters and a host of other charitable organizations. Encouraged to be "present" in the lives of others, the volunteers do not rush in with "quick fixes."
"It is important for us not to assume the needs of the community before we arrive," said Peterson. "Our goal is to go, meet people, allow the relationships and community to sink in, and also to remain aware so that we can help if a need arises."
At the end of each day of service, the students gather and reconvene with the group to talk about their experiences. Often, faculty and administrators (many of whom have been coming to El Salvador each year for more than a decade) are able to provide context for students; because the groups are each accompanied and guided by a priest, these conversations often move toward the spiritual ramifications of the day's events; immersed in the lives of others, without social media and other external distractions, students tend to bond, offering each other guidance, solace and a sense of community.
"This experience is often the first intentional community outside of their families that these students have ever been a part of; we focus on the importance of having compassion for one another throughout our shared experience. Being there for others is crucial in a world where loneliness and anxiety are an epidemic among college students— and feeling a part of a community is hugely important for students."
When asked what she had learned from the trip, and what her biggest takeaway was, Annabella Pastorok, a Seton Hall student who assisted in a daycare center in Santa Tecla, didn't hesitate:
"In one word — community. In many words – a new found love of life and a renewal for a love of service," she said. "I am very active at Seton Hall in community service through Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed community service fraternity. However, this trip reawakened for me why I started doing service in the first place – to help others. I think often we get caught up in our daily lives worrying about numbers and social norms. But going to El Salvador with DOVE reminded me what matters. Family, helping others, and giving your best energy to others – that's what matters, not the number of Instagram followers you have or the price tag on your clothes. Making meaningful connections with people and giving what you have, whether it is your energy and time or money or physical stuff – giving what you have is what matters."
To Do
Although the emphasis is upon taking part in a ministry of presence, and no "quick fixes" are offered, after returning from the trip in years past many students have started fundraising initiatives to meet various needs they saw within the communities they served. They have raised money to provide parts for a school bus that was broken down (with the parts the nuns fixed the bus up, then sold it and used the profit to buy a new and better bus); money to fund a psychological center to provide mental health counseling for aid in the aftermath of the ravages of war; a water filtration system; kitchen cabinet doors that close effectively to keep rodents out of the orphan's food; and washing machines for the nursing home, which had each day been doing the laundry of 200 residents by hand.
Although over the last 15 years the "to do" list completed by DOVE, specifically tailored to the needs of the people of El Salvador, has had a tangible impact, Peterson thinks in some ways the impact upon the students who have taken part in the program is even greater. She said, "Students often come back to tell me that the trips to El Salvador were turning points for them; that this was the start of a life formed around service to others. And as I listen to them recount their lives, I can see it's true. And no, we don't call these trips 'pilgrimages,' but in so many ways, that's exactly what they turn out to be."
Annabella Pastorok's experience was, in many ways, characteristic of DOVE journeys throughout the years. "Before this trip I would not say that I was religious. I always claimed I am agnostic, but I started asking Father Dan (another one of the servant leaders on the trip) some hard-hitting questions about religion and it started a great conversation that was much needed for me. I loved this trip because religion was not forced down my throat like it has been in the past, and it made me really enjoy praying and going to mass. Since I have returned, I have been more active in the church community, but I still am not 100% sure of my beliefs and that's okay, I'll get there eventually," sad Pastorok.
Before next year's return to El Salvador, DOVE has Service Trips scheduled for Philadelphia, West Virginia and Haiti.
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(I will hopefully add Julia's hand written manuscripts tomorrow)
Sunday. 16. June. 1850.
Cool, and pleasant.
Showers in the distance here
cooled the air, and made it delightfull.
We all went to Church, A beautifull sermon from the
subject of the "Prodigal Son."
I remained at home after dinner, slept two hours.
Could not enjoy the moonlight; read in the evening.
A twice told tale"
We did not get our dresses.
G. took the boys to ride, the "Big horse" beats all on the road.
I wrote a composition for Julia, on "Farewell". for the
Monday. 17. June. 1850.
A fine cool day; sweet air from the West.
I dressed, and rode up to Mrs B.
engaged her to finish our summer work.
Took a shower bath on my return. Went to sleep, did
not awake untill dinner time. Felt dull, and stupid.
Julia accompanied me to shop, we went to Stuarts,
purchased two pair gloves. Stopped at Becks; two
pair gloves, & remnant of silk for apron.
Sis walked up Broadway. I returned home tired
Tuesday. 18. June. 1850.
Cool, and pleasant.
Sherwood, brought some goods
for Julia to look at. she chose a "corn coloured barege ."
I rode to Stuarts, purchased two muslin dresses
a barrege [sic], two under shirts, two pair open stockings.
Walked home, my shopping must finish soon.
A letter from Maria H. She wished us to come
and pass August. All well. Perhaps we may go,
after all my resolves to the contrary.
I took a fine rest on the bed. Julia came from
school very pale. She had almost fainted in the morning.
but seemed quite recovered in the evening.
I was to see Mrs Okill, found her very agreable [sic]. Mrs [Swift]
sitting with her mother, looking very well, a pretty widow.
Returned home much heated, the silk dress too warm.
My mantilla, and chip bonnet very pretty.
G. took the boys to ride. Mr F. to tea with us, our "Straw
berries finer than usual.
Wednesday. 19. June. 1850
Excessively warm.
We feel the heat to-day, clothes
a burden. I took a bath, it was charming, tepid.
Could not sew my needle would rust in my fingers.
Sent our thin dresses to Mrs B.
Wrote a long letter to Maria. Laid on the bed an hour;
slept sweetly, but oppressed with heat.
Children came from school, much heated.
G. did not dine with us. Louis went to the Bath.
Charles Woodruff, came to pass the evening, with him.
They had a fine time; he left at ten.
I wrote an addition to "Farewell".
The moon shone beautifully, we sat up untill 11.oclock.


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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Stare, Junior
My children always beg to open a gift on CHRISTmas Eve. They get new, washed-and-ready-to-wear pajamas that night. This year, I let them open a family gift with the condition that everyone sit down with me to play it. It's a board game I found at Target called STARE! Junior.
Product description from Amazon Dot Com: "Product Description
Kids can test and train their visual memory skills and have a blast doing it. In Stare! Junior - the game - players have 30 seconds to stare at an image on a card. Images are varied and fun for kids to look at. It might be a movie poster, funny photo, comic, work of art and more. When time is up, an opponent will flip over the card and ask the player a series of questions about the image to see how much they can recall. What was the clown holding in his left hand? What color was the girl's hat? Guess right and advance on the game board. Kids can play individually or on teams. The revised Second Edition includes larger image cards containing all new images and questions! Includes 960 questions on 160 image cards, game board, sand timer, playing pieces, die, and instruction sheet. "
It's is more difficult for the children than I thought it would be. My daughter with asd has little experience scanning a picture for details in preparation for answering questions about it later-- I saw that quickly in the first round. (Her anxiety shot sky high with the first question about the picture she scanned for 30 seconds.) In fact, all of my children could use more practice at it. Much to the upset of my son, we let his sister w/ asd look at the photo not only before but also after we asked her a question about the picture. She needs to be able to do that as a scaffold to understand what to scan for in the 30 seconds she has to look at the picture. STARE, Junior is definitely something she and I will modify and use for attention to detail pre-writing exercises as we school at home.
After a couple of rounds of STARE, Junior, we decided to keep it short and successful, so we put that game away and played UNO.
2 comments:
- My name is Erin. said...
That sounds like an interesting game and a good theme to something we talk about quite often around here. Being aware of everything around you.
Abby is hyper-aware of major details. She's the first to comment, and within 5 minutes of entering the room, if I moved the furniture or painted a wall. But she seems completely unaware of the things on the floor that she trips over.
I like your choice to keep it short and sweet. That way the lesson is had, but is over before any major meltdowns. : )
Merry Christmas!
- 26 December, 2009
- walking said...
We keep Christmas in the German way . . . which means we open ALL presents on Christmas Eve . . . tee, hee, hee . . .
- 27 December, 2009


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Another interesting tidbit came out of this year's Monsterpalooza. During the Cult of Chucky panel hosted by DC's Tony Timpone and featuring creator Don Mancini, stars Jennifer Tilly and Fiona Dourif, along with special effects icon Tony Gardner, Mancini let some news slip that had us grinning from ear-to-ear.
"The gore effects in this movie… this is definitely the goriest of all of the movies," said Mancini. "[This] wasn't something [we] set out to do; it just sort of turned out that way."
Hell. Yes. The panel also went a bit deeper into the film's plot, which Mancini described as "Chucky meets Inception."
For more you can watch nearly the entire panel below.
About Cult of Chucky:
Cult of Chucky is an all-new spellbinding chapter of the Child's Play thriller franchise. The seventh film in the blockbuster series will be released in a bone-chilling Unrated Version on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD in fall 2017 — just in time for Halloween. Packed with the franchise's signature blend of horror and demented humor, Cult of Chucky is the latest production from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Fiona Dourif (Curse of Chucky) returns as Nica, the wheelchair-bound heroine framed by Chucky for the bloody murders of her entire family. She's joined by franchise veterans Alex Vincent (Child's Play, Child's Play 2) and Jennifer Tilly (Monsters, Inc., Bride of Chucky), with Brad Dourif (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) once again providing the eerie, unnerving voice of the demon doll possessed by the spirit of a maniacal serial killer.
Don Mancini, writer of the Child's Play franchise, is the executive producer of the new film, which he also directs from his original script. Longtime franchise producer David Kirschner (The Pagemaster, Frailty) is joined this time by Ogden Gavanski (Warm Bodies, Immortals). The production team includes special-effects guru and associate producer Tony Gardner (Zombieland, Curse of Chucky), director of photography Michael Marshall ("Killjoys"), production designer Craig Sandells (Mother's Day), and costume designer Patricia J. Henderson (ATM).
Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif) is erroneously convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family. But when her psychiatrist introduces a new therapeutic "tool" to facilitate his patients' group sessions — an all-too-familiar "Good Guy" doll with an innocently smiling face — a string of grisly deaths begins to plague the asylum, and Nica starts to wonder if maybe she isn't crazy after all.
Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent), Chucky's now grown-up nemesis from the original Child's Play, races to Nica's aid. But to save her, he'll have to get past Tiffany (Oscar nominee Jennifer Tilly), Chucky's long-ago bride, who will do anything, no matter how deadly or depraved, to help her beloved devil doll.


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Our school policy is clear, that a neat, modest haircut is expected and that any extreme cuts are not acceptable. Hair styles where vision whilst working is affected are also not accepted. Shoulder length or longer hair needs to be neatly tied back.
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We're coming up on the one year anniversary of the original Awkward Mormon Family Photos post, so it is time for a sequel. For each photo in the list, I make my case that the people in the photo are Mormon. In the comments, please provide your own ratings, evidences and rebuttals of the Latter-day Sainthood of the people in following images:
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Sep 25, 2014 2:00 PM
Author: Office of Public Affairs
What is the best way to improve patient care? How about starting by asking them what improvements need to be made? That is the idea behind a new program being put into place by surgeons at University of Utah Health.
They are starting by looking at surgical patients who are transitioning from inpatient to outpatient care, and the areas where they feel their needs are being met – and those that can use improvement. It's a change in how surgical outcomes are usually measured, according to Benjamin Brooke, MD, an associate professor of vascular surgery. "Physicians often using clinical outcomes to define whether a surgery was successful, but this might not be the case from the patients' perspective," he says.
It is no accident that surgical transitions are the focus of the program. Brooke says the quality of the transition can determine how quickly a patient recovers, and whether or not they are readmitted to the hospital. "We believe that a good surgical transition is when patients and their caregivers are engaged, well-informed, and feel like they are part of the health care team," he says.
They are opening the program to anyone who has been a part of a surgical transition, no matter what the surgery entailed. "We believe most of the problems are system-wide and not specific to any particular surgery," says Brooke. Caregivers and family members also have valuable information to contribute to the program. "We want to hear from people on the entire continuum," he says. "That includes caregivers and stakeholders from when patients are referred for surgery to the transition back to the community after surgery. This can include primary care providers, nurses, social workers, physical therapists/occupational therapists, home-care providers, or post-acute care providers."
University of Utah Health recognizes the impact that care coordination between patients and their providers has on patient outcomes. Brooke says, "From this project, we hope to improve how surgical care is coordinated from the patient's perspective, and develop health care interventions that reduce the possibility that patients will experience adverse events during transitions of surgical care."To learn more about the project please call 801-581-8409.


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Pharmacy conglomerates Rite Aid and CVS are spoiling Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's mood.
After warning them to clean up their act and remove spoiled, expired and otherwise outdated products, Cuomo announced this week that a failed "follow-up" investigation is forcing him to take legal action against the two companies.
Cuomo said that undercover inspectors still found spoiled milk, eggs and expired medications in several CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies in Manhattan as well as a handful in Albany and upstate New York as recently as June 18.
The Attorney General's initial survey, which began in March, concluded on June 12, revealing that 142 CVS stores and 112 Rite Aid stores throughout the state were selling expired products.
But it does seem that managers at local stores have taken Cuomo's warnings seriously.
The recent inspection showed no expired products at any Brooklyn locations, although expired bottles of Excedrin PM and Tylenol Allergy caps were found at the Rite Aid at 120 Court Street near Atlantic Avenue during the initial review. An expired bottle of Rite Aid brand cold medicine was also found in the chain store at 182 Smith Street at Warren Street.
Additionally, an expired bottle of Children's Lactose Intolerance Aid was found at a CVS store at 156 Henry Street near Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights. Expired bottles of Mylicon Children's Gas relief and CVS brand Maximum Flu Relief were discovered at another CVS at 395 Court Street at 1st Place in Carroll Gardens.
Investigators said that some of the medications they found in Brooklyn during the initial inspection had been expired for over a month. Other medications had been expired for at least seven months.
But while it seems that CVS and Rite Aid lived up to their promise to remove the expired products from store shelves in Kings County, they didn't do a thorough enough job state-wide to appease Cuomo.
A spokesman for Cuomo's office said that two weeks ago, undercover investigators returned to stores identified for previously selling expired goods and once again were able to purchase outdated goods. Investigators purchased expired goods in half of the CVS stores they visited and 40 percent of the Rite Aid stores they visited across the city, the spokesperson said.
"CVS and Rite Aid have continued to show a blatant disregard for the safety of their customers across the New York City area, selling expired over-the-counter children's drugs and other items in their stores," Cuomo said in a statement. "Their unwillingness to immediately purge their shelves of all expired goods has left us little option but to sue."
Officials from the two companies would not comment on the pending lawsuit and said that they were redoubling their efforts to remove expired products from their shelves.
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In a crowded room of people, nearly half the audience raised their hands simultaneously. Some timid and others bold, those with raised hands united in the fact that they had personal connections to the opioid crisis.
The audience gathered into the Metcalf Trustee Center ballroom for a discussion Friday night on the opioid crisis and the different approaches to take.
Susan Mizruchi, English professor and director of the Center for the Humanities at Boston University, said she decided with her colleagues to focus the department's forum on "Humanities Approaches to the Opioid Crisis" in June 2017. After months of preparation, the forum ran from Friday to Saturday.
"Literary works and humanities fields are in a position to address some of the most difficult and terrible plights of society," Mizruchi said. "What we are trying to do is bring together people who are all involved in different ways in addressing the crisis and to get them to speak to each other and ideally come up with some new ideas for solutions."
The open roundtable discussion was introduced by Boston University President Robert Brown and followed by a discussion of panelists moderated by Martha Bebinger, health care reporter for WBUR.
The panel was comprised of different perspectives — panelist Samuel Kelton Roberts, a professor of history and sociomedical sciences at Columbia University, shed light on social consequences, and Sandro Galea, dean of the School of Public Health at BU, contributed with statistical data.
Elaine Scarry, Walter M. Cabot professor of Aesthetics and General Theory of Value at Harvard University, discussed false advertising, and Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, provided insight over the topic as a whole.
As each panelist shared his or her standpoint, the conversation slowly shifted from one of a medical and social crisis to one of a pain crisis.
"In some ways, the opioid crisis is a result of the difficulty of understanding another person's pain," Scarry said prior to the panel in an interview. "That difficulty means pain remedies will either be under-prescribed or overprescribed. Prescription drug … advertisements that I studied were … compelling physicians' attention in a way that may have led them to overprescribe."
Scarry shared example images of advertisements she studied that included bright visuals and alluring phrases and helped establish a sense of sympathy for opioid users. The conversation continued to discuss the definition of an addict.
"There is a lot of stigma attached to addiction," Mizruchi said. "Many people just feel a lot of shame and guilt about it. The term 'addict' itself is a cruel term and a cruel way to characterize someone and similar to the term 'slave.'"
The panelists also mentioned the danger of relapse after attempts to eliminate drug use. They delineated the emphasis society places upon abstinence and its key to permanent sobriety.
"Medical advertisements are spellbinding, seductive and coercive," Scarry said. "In some way, [they describe] the nature of physical pain because physical pain is coercive and totalizing."
After the panel discussed options for adequate treatment and prevention, the audience was invited to ask questions. Some questions, such as those of Kimber Chewning, doctorate student in history of photography at BU, centered on the humanities side to the crisis.
"It is really critical [that] the different communities have different skills," Chewning said. "As a humanities person, I definitely think I am uneducated on certain health benefits. From a humanities side, we have certain skills and ways of accessing less data-driven material like shame or empathy that could really help."
The panelists concluded by listing ways the public could make an impact on the opioid epidemic. Many placed emphasis on sympathy, education and understanding within the community.
Mizruchi closed with a brief speech summarizing her purpose and goals in organizing the forum. A reception followed in which audience members cultivated their own discourse and reflected on the lasting messages heard from the panel.
"Issues of contemporary consequence are always a concern for a great university," Galea said in an interview. "Humanities [teach] us through human experience and history. There's much to learn from what people have written, what people have said and what people have experienced in the past."


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That's right friends, the ST open studio tour is just a few days away and Sun Space will be one of the stops you have to make on this free walking tour. Still don't quite understand what this weekend event is? Lemme esplain.
So for the whole weekend there will be numerous venues and peoples homes opened up to host all kinds of amazing artists and musicians. Best of all the entire event is free to attend! Here are some helpful links to plan out your weekend walking tour.
Sunland-Tujunga Open Studios Website
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Event Facebook
Here at Sun Space we will have live music, characture drawings available by local artist Mermanaut Mishell, and photo ops with all your favorite Unusual Tuesday characters as well as drinks and snacks available for purchase in our lounge. This weekend is sure to be fun so get tour plan together and get out there to support this wonderful event and the arts.
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Join us for a BBQ in the magnificent gardens at The Glenbrook.
Please join us for a barbecue Glenbrook-style in our magnificent gardens. Mister Lincoln will be there as well as a host of other roses. Two of our residents are avid gardeners and would be pleased to give you a tour of the gardens and the village.
Date: Tuesday 24 October 2017
Time: From 12 noon
Venue: The Glenbrook, 25 L'Estrange Street, Glenside
RSVP: Pauline Flynn on 8334 4088 by Friday 20 October 2017
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These were the views I got to enjoy all last weekend in the Dolomites…one of Italy's mountain ranges that form part of the Alps. Over our ski weekend I was constantly pulling off to the side of the slopes to take more photos because it's just so breathtaking! I'll be putting together a dedicated travel post on our trip, but for today we're going to talk TRAVEL STYLE.
We spent a total of 4 days down in Italy, taking the bus down on Friday night, skiing all day Saturday and Sunday, and then heading back home to Germany after skiing on Monday. I packed everything, including my ski clothes and helmet, into a suitcase a little larger than a carry on! Here's what I wore for travel, on the mountain, and out to dinner.
The Bus Ride to Italy + Exploring Brixen
Top // Leggings // Boots – similar // Hat // Sunglasses // Jacket – similar
We spent 5+ hours on the bus heading down to Italy on Friday, so comfy clothes were essential. I just got this graphic sweatshirt recently and the bus ride was the perfect occasion to pair it with my favorite leggings for a travel day.
How cute are those colorful buildings? We stayed in an adorable old town called Brixen and wasted no time exploring once we arrived. There were a lot of tiny stores, windy streets, old churches, and medieval city walls.
If you want to see more of Brixen and the Dolomites check out my highlights on Instagram.
To save on packing space I only brought my ski coat as an outer layer and wore my snow boots on day 1 instead of packing them.
Hitting the Slopes
Let me tell you, Italians always know how to dress– even when it comes to skiing! Compared to some of the trendy ladies on the mountain I looked pretty frumpy! But the important part is that my snow gear kept me warm and dry for a full day on the slopes.
P.S. I just updated my post about how to get snow gear on a budget. Check it out if you're trying to get ready for winter sports without spending an arm and a leg.
Hotel Dinner
Top – similar // Jeans // Shoes (vegan option)
Don't mind my natural look for dinner…after skiing all day the last thing I wanted to do was come back to the hotel and do my hair and makeup!
Each night for dinner I wore my new high-rise step hem denim and loafer mules with a different top. These jeans have a lot of stretch so they're very comfy, and I would recommend sizing down for a better fit. Whenever we go on ski trips I like to bring slip on shoes to wear to dinner since my feet are usually tired from wearing ski boots all day. Certainly no heels!
We ended up walking to a bar for drinks on one of the nights, but other than that we kept it casual at the hotel.
Ski trips are the easiest for me to pack for since I take skiing pretty seriously and don't mess around with too many other outfits. If you're headed out on a snow adventure this winter I hope this helps you pack 🙂
Linkups: Mix It Mondays, Hello Monday, Trend Spin, Confident Twosday, Trendy Wednesday, I Feel Pretty, Thursday Fashion Files, Thursday Moda


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The retirement of Charles Oversby
By Faith Maquinales and Caleb Joyce Mr. Charles Oversby, a man with Viking in his blood, graduated from Rim of the World High School in 1976, then went on to Brigham Young University and graduated 8 years later. At the age of 26, he was done with his studies and had a life of teaching ahead of him. Before working at SBHS he worked at … Continue reading The retirement of Charles Oversby


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The feat is even more remarkable when you consider that their goalkeeper apparently can't hear a goddamn thing.
Itumeleng Khune called out fans after the game for failing to provide enough noise and atmosphere to give Bafana Bafana a homefield advantage.
"We couldn't hear the vuvuzelas. We expected to hear them and to be lifted by the people and the noise and the atmosphere. It was a letdown."
Really, Itumeleng? Because if you asked anyone who was actually watching the game, that's ALL you could hear.
And if those annoyingly loud horns were nearly unbearable watching the game on TV, how bad would it have been live?
Ever been to a Jays game where that one assclown won't stop blowing his plastic horn? Multiply that by about 85,000 and you've got your answer.
Finally, I'd be remiss if I didn't comment on France not scoring in their opening match, which will hopefully end up being the worst of the tournament.
The last time they had a 0-0 draw with Uruguay? 2002...when they scored zero goals all tournament and failed to qualify. Love it.


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Here in Gerupuk the kids are an inspiration to many people and for many things, one of them is yoga in a skatebowl and while raining! Is there anything stranger but yet so fun?
These kids are a source of happiness that's why we think they deserve as much attention and education as possible and that's also why we have regular trips to the local school, a good experience for us and a happy/funny lesson for them.
The surf has been great in Gerupuk bay with good mellow waves, perfect for the beginners course and we've had fully booked, spectacular camps this season with lots of wonderful people from all over the world.
The Sessions crew has gone to many different places searching for glassy, big and fun waves such as Ekas bay, Segars and Mawi. They surfed so much that they almost couldn't take it anymore, but i said ALMOST.. cause you always want to surf more.
Time to do a sunset surf now!
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I've dealt with acne ever since I was in middle school. Even though my skin has improved over the years, I'm left with scars on most areas of my face.
I have tried quite a few acne scar treatments and store-bought remedies that claim to get rid of them, but not many have been effective enough to make a noticeable difference. Home remedies are becoming more and more popular, so I started my search for the best way to get rid of acne scars.
According to a large population on the internet, the list of coconut oil uses is endless. It has been used for food, hair, eyelashes, and pretty much anything you can think of.
So naturally, using coconut oil for acne scars is a popular treatment as well.
Coconut oil has shown great results on skin as a natural moisturizer. But what are the benefits of coconut oil for acne scars? I tested it for seven days to see if coconut oil for acne scars made a difference on my face.


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I have 3 kids, all at school and various clubs and groups, so there are a few special people I'd like the kids to thank at Christmas time. I know that most of these people are paid but it is for the extra effort and care beyond their job that I appreciate – and its good for the kids to say thanks even if the teachers are paid to be there.
But I just can't afford much so spread across 13 or 14 adults, it leaves very little. Does anyone have suggestions of nice gifts they'll appreciate (beyond the thought!) that are inexpensive?
And I feel I should spend more on my daughter's Joey Scout leaders because they actually are not paid for what they do. Nothing I do could pay for a fraction of their time but they deserve something special. Is it right to spend very little on the other to spend more on the wonderful volunteers?
I'm a cub leader and don't get a lot of gifts so am not an expert. But if my cubs make something I am really touched by it, and I am a sucker for chocolate (my waist says no more but my taste buds win!) I think anything that is for the leader themselves is nice – hand creams, choccies and candles – because they work hard and feeling spoilt and pampered is a great thank you.
I'm a bit biased so I won't answer who to spend more on…