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Deodorants mask the underarm odor by killing the bacteria, whereas antiperspirants blocks sweat ducts and stop sweating. Some products contain both antiperspirant and deodorant components.
Today, natural and aluminum-free deodorants and antiperspirants have increased in popularity.
Lasts all-day
Your deodorant or antiperspirant should not require frequent reapplication throughout the day.
Works well at fighting odor and sweat
The best deodorants and antiperspirants fight odor and wetness at the source, even under humid weather or during physical activity.
Dries Quickly without leaving white marks
The product should dry quickly without staining your clothing.
Have a pleasant scent
It should smell appealing without being overpowering or pungent. If you prefer the fragrance-free versions, opt for the ones that mask the deodorant's natural smell effectively.
Doesn't irritate the skin
Deodorants and antiperspirants can cause rashes on people with sensitive skin. They can also irritate when used directly after shaving. Avoid harsh ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, and fragrance.
Opt for products that contain aluminum zirconium – it is more effective and less irritating than aluminum chloride and aluminum chlorohydrate.
Best Deodorants and Antiperspirants for Women
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Degree Women Dry Spray Stress Control
When you lead a super busy life, you want long-lasting protection from icky, embarrassing perspiration. Boasting exclusive MotionSense technology, this top-notch deodorant for women delivers and works with every move. The antiperspirant is considered to be the best deodorant for women for a reason. Specially formulated for stress control, this dry deodorant spray provides bursts of freshness that goes on instantly for a drier feel. No matter what challenges come your way, this highly effective product, which happens to stand out as the best deodorant, prevents sweat and odor protection for 48 hours. Plus, special oils combat pesky stress-odor before it even starts thanks to its advanced technology. The good thing about using this deodorant is that you can stay calm, relaxed, and collected throughout the day even if you're under a lot of pressure. Ultimately, this deodorant ensures that you definitely will not sweat it. For those who are concerned about harmful ingredients, there's no need to worry because this deodorant is dermatologically tested and alcohol-free. Some users even say that it provides the most robust protection yet.
Best Clinical Strength
Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid
Whether working out or going to work, most people want to feel that they are not sweating up a storm and want to smell great throughout the day. Fortunately, this clinical strength deodorant helps control unpleasant sweat and banish unwanted body odor when you need it most. Considered one of the best deodorants out there, this powerful antiperspirant quickly absorbs odor and helps you to smell clean and stay dry. Featuring a distinctly pleasant scent, this deodorant goes the distance and lasts for 48 hours. You can feel confident that you are shielded all day, no matter how stressful the circumstances that you encounter. When you require freshness on demand, you want to know that you have a reliable deodorant that will hold up to the pressure. Along with fantastic protection, this handy deodorant fights odor-causing bacteria that can otherwise cause you to shy away from the crowds. This deodorant also provides clinical strength protection, so you can be confident knowing that it is working for you day in and day out.
Best Natural Deodorant
Kopari Deodorant
When it comes to the products that you use on your body, you want to be sure that they are safe and free from harmful ingredients. If you can relate, then it's time to try the best natural deodorant that is reliable. Rest assured that this all-natural deodorant does not contain aluminum or parabens, and it's gluten-free and cruelty-free. The natural deodorant is made with organic, healthy ingredients instead of nasty chemicals. It annoying white residue on your clothes as this organic deodorant glides on clean for a smooth, non-sticky feel that keeps you dry all-day-long. As for the scent, this natural deodorant is made with organic coconut oil, coconut milk and sage oil, a refreshing combination that smells oh so good. Given that this product is 100 percent plant-based and works in tandem with your body to reduce odors, you'll be glad to know that it is non-toxic. So if you're in the market for a new deodorant, consider this one of the best bets.
Best Roll-on Deodorant
Crystal Mineral Deodorant Roll-On
Making sure that you stay fresh, clean all day starts with using this excellent roll-on deodorant. Easy to use and highly effective, this simple body deodorant glides on with ease and offers protection throughout the day. What makes this unique deodorant different from all the others is that it only has one ingredient, pure mineral salt. This mineral stick is free of harmful elements, such as aluminum chloride, chlorohydrate, zirconium, parabens, phthalates, and artificial fragrance. It is the real deal when it comes to blocking the odor and offering lasting protection for up to 24 hours. This mineral roll-on deodorant should be used daily, but you don't have to worry about running out because it can last over a year. Other pluses of this powerful, dermatologist-tested mineral deodorant are that it doesn't leave behind annoying reside, white marks or stains, and it is vegan and cruelty-free. This compact roll-on fits nicely in a purse or gym bag so you can bring it on the go.
Best Smelling
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant
Fashionistas who want to splurge on a lovely deodorant to go with their designer outfits should consider this captivating contender. The alluring antiperspirant stick offers a sophisticated, sensational scent that is gentle on the skin and lasts all day and night. If fresh fragrance is essential to you, then consider this to be the best deodorant for women. Infused with the light, signature Cashmere Mist scent, this luxurious deodorant also features an advanced formula that effectively controls moisture and sweat. You can smell amazing all day whether at the office or out on the town.
Along with its fresh fragrance, this designer deodorant has proven to be highly effective and the perfect accessory when you're always on the go. Plus, these gentle ingredients make this deodorant the ideal option for those with sensitive skin. You'll want to splurge on this delicate deodorant that does work exceptionally well. Who wouldn't want to have the best-smelling deodorant? Try it for yourself to see just how much protection it provides around the clock.


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text: When Ksusha has her boyfriend over for a little fun she never expected her best friend to come strolling in during the action. But that is exactly what happens and her boyfriend has the time of his life. Both these eager girls suck him and offer up their tight lil twat to his hard cock!


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Trentino Network (Italy)
Trentino Network is a public corporation that manages telecommunications networks on the territory of the Autonomous Province of Trento, providing services to the local public administrations and the TLC operators.
The main requirements of Trentino Network was to manage, through customized workflows, breakdown messages and requests for services performed by customers (over 30,000 users).
For this purpose they chose to adopt CMDBuild READY2USE and acquired Tecnoteca support.
From an operational point of view the Incident Managent workflow was immediately activated and configured, extended with an additional connector that retrieves requests from provincial registration system and locally manages CMDBuild synchronizing the progress until the closure of the workflow.
CMDBuild also manages the second level support activities to third parties.
Trentino Network also contributed to the project by commissioning Tecnoteca the development of new "core" features, including an extension of the rights in the management worklfow, which are now included in the code and available to those who download the application.
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Traditional plastic bags are difficult to decompose in nature and stays around for a long time. Stop producing these natural hazards and switch to an eco-friendly alternative now!
Made with natural corn starch, these biodegradable poop bags are decomposable in a hot and humid environment in a short time. You may even bury them in your backyard and make them your natural fertilizer for your garden! Keeps everywhere clean while saving the planet!
These bags are unbelievable sturdy to prevent any leakage or breaking during regular usage. The package now comes with a free case so you can hang it on the leash while walking the pup!
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ROMEOVILLE -- On Feb. 12, 1973, three Lockheed Martin C-141 Starlifters each returned 40 prisoners of war to America from Hanoi, North Vietnam.
James "Buck" Johnson of Coal City was in the Air Force at the time. He was stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippines, assigned to work on C-141s, which brought back most of the 591 prisoners of war held by North Vietnam. The aircraft became known as the "Hanoi Taxi."
Members of the first flights were imprisoned the longest -- six to eight years -- and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John Borling was one of them.
On Friday, Johnson met Borling at Culver's on Weber Road in Romeoville. It was part of a fundraiser by Project Join Us, which aims to connect commerce and philanthropy while raising funds for various U.S. military and charity organizations, and Allen Force, which promotes a healthy and successful lifestyle for all veterans and their families by providing networking, fitness and recreational opportunities and community events.
Johnson was surprised to meet one of the men he helped bring home decades ago.
"I was just expecting a phone call," Johnson said. "This is a bit overwhelming."
The original plan was for Borling to place a call while Johnson was at the fundraiser, but Borling was able to squeeze in a couple of hours in Romeoville on the way from his Rockford home to an event in Peoria.
No one told Johnson about the change in plans.
"This is my favorite Culver's now," Johnson said.
The introduction happened because of a chance encounter between Johnson, his wife and Diana Anastazia -- the leader of Project Join Us -- at the same Culver's restaurant. They began talking about his Air Force experience, and Anastazia vowed to do whatever she could to connect the two men.
"I believe someone assigned to work on planes is just as important as the ones flying them," Anastazia said.
Borling is a decorated Air Force pilot who earned, in 1994, a rank of chief of staff of the Headquarters Allied Forces North Europe, in Stavanger, Norway. Borling was born in Chicago and authored "Taps on the Walls: Poems From the Hanoi Hilton," which he memorized while imprisoned because he had no pen or paper.
Johnson was born in Iowa and settled in Coal City after leaving the Air Force in 1975 following four years of service. He landed a job working for AT&T in Naperville. He and his wife are members of American Legion Post 796 of Coal City, Diamond and Carbon Hill.


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How Sweet It Is!
This decorative metal basket holds a variety of sweet treats for the recipient on your list that has a major 'sweet tooth'! A variety of chocolates, cookies, candies and flavoured popcorns are on the menu today.
All gifts are packaged in cellophane with hand tied satin ribbon and full sized linen greeting card.
PLEASE NOTE: Some items depicted may no longer be available and will be substituted with items of equal value and appropriateness.
Gift Includes:
- Decorative Metal Basket
- Godiva Desert Truffles
- Saxon Salted Caramel Pop Sensations
- Bliss Gourmet Cookies
- Funky Chunky Popcorn
- Dolcetto Tiramisu Cream Filled Wafers
- Piroline Hazelnut Cream Filled Wafers
- Sea Salt Caramel Truffles
- Dark Chocolate Covered Cranberries
- Butter Toffee Caramels
- Laura Secord Chocolate Fudge
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text: yakfak Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) i'm gearing up to create a community project, making a resource and dehacked pack as its basis and I just dehacked Cacodemons away cos I want their frames and placing a "Cacodemon" on the map now actually places a spectral pain elemental. any thoughts on why this is a terrible idea? =P 1 Share this post Link to post


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Nestled in a private position to the rear of a boutique block in the heart of Essendon, this unique four bedroom "smart" home offers exceptional standards of comfort and convenience, fully automated with keyless entry and remote garage with car stacker that accommodates two vehicles, with secure internal access.3
- Four bedrooms with one downstairs and three upstairs, all with built in robes and quality carpets.
- Luxury master bedroom has a spacious walk in robe along with a separate built in robe and an open ensuite with twin sinks
- Main bathroom with shower and free standing bath
- Open plan Kitchen with stone benchtops and SS Miele appliances
- Outlook to a private alfresco deck and garden through sliding glass doors, creating an outdoor room that extends the already vast open living, dining and lounge
- Spacious euro laundry
- Ample storage throughout (both upstairs and downstairs)
-Single garage with car stacker which accommodates two vehicles
-Zoned remote heating and cooling
-Garden shed
-Water tank
A short walk from the IGA grocery, reserves, child care and kinder, elite schools, with nearby Buckley St shopping, tram, buses and Essendon Train.
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Rare offering in one of Naples' most coveted neighborhoods, Coquina Sands. Situated on a gorgeous tree-lined street in close proximity to the famous white sand beaches of Naples and Lowdermilk Park. Located in an "X" flood zone (per John Ibarra & Associates, Inc survey dated 2/18/15), this is an incredibly unique opportunity to take advantage of either the large building envelope, characteristic of the sizable properties in Coquina Sands, or enjoy the existing 3 bedroom, 2 bath home which currently resides on the property. Enjoy the convenience of easy access to all north and south Naples have to offer while still being located just outside of Old Naples.
Listing courtesy of William Raveis-Florida LLC. Selling Office: Southern Bay Realty Inc..
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(Updated 7/19/2019) Name Of Sneaker: Air Jordan 13 Lakers Best Place To Purchase: Ebay.com Price Range (At The Time Of This Review): $78.88-$335.14 Available Sizes: Toddler, Preschool, Grade School, Men Hey my fellow sneaker heads! If you are a huge… Continue Reading


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Industries like oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, fertilizer, pipeline, tanker, chemicals, biofuel, food processing, and wastewater processes, create explosive atmospheres in their normal operations. These hazardous explosive atmospheres can be generated in the normal course of operations such as manufacturing, transporting, and storage.
Teryair Pneumatic Safety Lamp operates on compressed air and provides safe and continuous illumination of these areas. They find application wherever there is a need for illumination where there is an explosive atmosphere present or likely to be present
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Hacked ATM Plays Angry Birds
If I ever got smart enough, I think I'd hack the bank machine to spit out money, not play Angry Birds… but still pretty cool!
Hack An ATM, Play Angry Birds – Watch More Funny Videos
If I ever got smart enough, I think I'd hack the bank machine to spit out money, not play Angry Birds… but still pretty cool!
Hack An ATM, Play Angry Birds – Watch More Funny Videos
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February 26, 2013 – Updated
If you are in business and send emails, you may want to revisit how your email signatures impact your daily communication, and ultimately reflect on you and your company.
A clean, professional email signature plays an important role in communicating important information.
If done properly, a good signature can help ensure that your email survives the spam-gauntlet that constitutes today's email systems while still presenting a professional image that is consistent with your companies brand.
Here are some tips on creating a professional email signature.
A professional email signature is not the place to offer inspirational quotes.
It is not the place to play around with funky colors or fun fonts.
If your signature includes Comic Sans (and you aren't running a Day Care), it's time to revisit your signature.
In addition, lose the images. Keep to plain text (not HTML, not Rich Text; Plain Text) and lose company logos and anything that isn't critical to communication.
It sounds obvious, but every day I get emails with pretty signatures that do not include essential information about the sender.
Include helpful items that let people reach you:
Smart phones turn every line item into an actionable event.
If you have a phone number in your signature, then that can be tapped for an immediate connection.
If you have a website, then that can be clicked for a look at your website (let's hope you have a mobile version of your site).
If you have a warranty or privacy policy, then that can be linked for direct access.
If you have a street address included, then that can be tapped for instant mapping and turn-by-turn directions on how to get to you.
Do you see where this is going?
Also, you should keep in mind that taking all of this useful information and including it as an image completely defeats the purpose as the image is not actionable and may even be stripped out of the message.
Some professionals advise keeping the signature short and sweet, like this one I received from DropBox Teams.
Best regards,
Emma | Team Sales | Dropbox | 415-967-xxxx
Minimalistic indeed!, but I quite like its straight-forward simplicity.
Or how about Tech giant Dell? What do their Business signatures look like?
Mike *****
Senior Account Manager | Business Development
Dell | SMB Canada
Office: 416.773.5065 | Toll Free: 800.387.5752 ext. ****
Simple, to the point, smart-phone friendly, and contains everything I need to know on how to reach Mike at Dell.
I like to provide as much information as is necessary for a recipient to fully add me as a contact and to reach me.
Matthew K.W. Lehmann, M.A.Sc.
Mainstay Computing
digital solutions
(c) 604 741 7575
(f) 206 222 2037
(e) [email protected]
P.O. Box 1960
Sechelt, B.C., V0N 3A0
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And this is what an email from me looks like on a smart phone. Every critical piece of information is readily turned into an actionable item for instant communication.
Furthermore, should an email from me be printed, all critical information is contained in the printout.
Images add unnecessary bulk to each and every email you send. In addition, new cloud sourced spam filters are becoming significantly more fickle when it comes to filtering, or even blacklisting, accounts and IP addresses that they believe are a source of spam.
Images in your email increases your spam score and may cause your email to be blocked or filtered as Junk Mail / Spam Mail (see this Microsoft security article for more spooky stuff).
Ultimately, even MediaTemple can rarely answer your question: "Why was my email blocked?" because they (like many hosting providers) actually outsource their spam filtering to a 3rd party (Cloudmark, in their case).
Larger emails may not mean much to the desktop user, but your mobile user will appreciate a clean email that does not contain heavy images that only serve to eat up their monthly bandwidth allotments.
In addition, some email clients separate out your images and include them as attachments, which leads to confusion on the part of the recipient as it looks like every single email from you contains an attachment.
And if that wasn't enough, some email clients have a fairly scary warning that attachments have been blocked.
For maximum viewing accessibility on all devices and by the vast majority of users, keep to simple, standard system fonts, with black text on a white background.
Avoid excessively large or small fonts and understand that the way your email looks on your computer, is unlikely to look the same on another computer.
Do you have any tips that I missed? Let me know in the comments section below.


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Consider These Benefits As To Why You Will Stand To Benefit From Inspirational Quotes
You will be shocked at the figures you will see of the number of people all over the wide globe who do a search for quotes for inspirational nature and this really tells of the multitude of significance that these pieces of works of art are having on the lives of the individuals the world over. These revelations may make you wonder why all the buzz with inspirational quotes? We will see some of the reasons why inspirational quotes are such a fascination to many in the following discussions about them.
First and foremost is the fact that most of these quotes are originated from men of great achievements in life. Given this fact, quotes have and will receive a wide acceptance and circulation the world over due to the basic reason of the influence and significant achievements met by the sources of origin. Yes, it may be the fact that you may fail to quite clearly comprehend the significance of the quotes and how they relate to your daily life but they will mean a lot to you when you will choose to look at the transformations that the quotes have had on past subjects who went by them and as you also consistently and patiently seek to comprehend and apply these ideals in the quotes, you will be sure to see some real positive transformation in your life.
The thoughts that one has is assuredly the key driver to all that one engages in life. The effects of reading inspirational quotes will be such as to bring an instantaneous positive change to your thought pattern and as such get you like positive changes to the path you are choosing to go by and as such reap the end result of a more abundant and fulfilling life. Think of the fact that the quotes will be available from a number of personalities one may be interested in and the ease of accessing them as yet another reason making them quite popular for the majority of the people.
Inspirational quotes will give you the reader a focus on the results more than logic and reason. In the face of a challenging situation, it will be quite normal for the rational mind to give excuses and reasons while an inspired one will give you all the reasons to take action and achieve the desired results. The subconscious mind is the largest composition of your mind and inspirational quotes will capture this particular segment of your mindset and as such controlling this portion of the mind, the quotes will be quite positive in their end results.
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Japanese Repentence Marathon?August 26th, 2005 . by Matt
The Joongang Daily among other Korean media organs have been reporting that a 'Japanese Repentence Marathon' involving 13 Japanese people took place on the 17th of August in Seoul to apologise for Japanese militarism. Since then, similar articles have been run by MBC, Yonhap, and you can see the TV broadcast of the story on KBS.
Unfortunately, this is another crazy case of Koreans making up stories again. According to the organisers of the event, it was a 'Peace Run', not a 'Repentence Marathon'. The peace run took place because 2005 is the Friendship Year between Korea and Japan.
The organisers of the marathon had 8 points of contention with the Joongang Daily article, which were –
1. The article claims that it was a 'Repetence Marathon', when it was actually called a 'Peace Run'.
2. The article claimed that one of the runners was filled with emotion and cried "Peace!" – the organisers say that didnt happen.
3. The article claimed that the runners "felt they had to apologise for their ancestors past misdoing". The organisers say this is just conjecture by the writer of the article.
4. The article claimed that they "Attended Buddhist services to apologise for Japanese Imperial agression". The organisers say they offered flowers, lit incense and offered a silent prayer for the dead.
5. "After Professor Watanabe visited Sodaemun prison alone last year, he said that he had worried about how to apologise to the Korean people about what happened in the past". In fact, Professor Watanabe indeed went to Sodaemun prison, with another teacher, and never made any such comment.
6. "Professor Watanabe said that Japan ruled Korea and as a result was tragically split in two". In fact, Professor Watanabe did say that "Japan ruled Korea', and that 'Korea was tragically split in two", but he did not mention any causal relationship between the two, separate statements, in contrast to the way he was quoted.
7. "Once Korea is reunified, we want to hold another 'Repetence Marathon' to Pyongyang". In fact, they did not mention anything about reunification, just that they would like to hold another 'Peace Run' once or twice more.
8. "Visually impaired Mr Tadashi Miyagi (44) said that 'Japan must reflect on its militarism, and pray for Korean unification'". In fact, Mr Miyagi was accompanied by another runner at all times because he is visually impaired, and that runner said Mr Miyagi said nothing of the sort. Mr Miyagi actually said "I was born after the war, so I dont know much about it. I participated in this run to learn about it, and to pass the knowledge on to the children". (Mr Miyagi also says in the KBS televised interview that "I wanted to boost my awareness of peace, and thats why I am participating")
Amazing. The Koreans were able to take a 'Peace Run' in the Korean-Japanese Friendship Year, and turn it into an opportunity for anti Japanese activism. I cant help but think that any attempt at sincere friendship with Koreans is wasted.


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USF Student Record Label to Host Album Launch Party
April 20, 2018
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The University of Saint Francis invites Fort Wayne and the surrounding community to the first-ever record album launch party of Marble Lounge Records artist Rosalind & The Way. The launch party, which will take place on April 27, 6-10 p.m. at the USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, features opening performances from area artists. Local food trucks Bravas and Flora + Lily's will be on hand to provide refreshments.
Evening Performances include:
6 p.m – Kelsie Cote
6:30 p.m – Jess Thrower
7 p.m – Oblique
7:30 p.m – OLC
8 p.m – Horizon Arcs
8:30 p.m – Rosalind & The Way
Marble Lounge Records is a student-run record label developed through a collaboration between the Media Entrepreneurship Training in the Arts (META) program and the USF Music Technology program. The META team has managed all marketing and business aspects of operating a record label and producing an artist, while the Music Technology program has managed the production and recording technologies of the music.
Attendees of the party will be able to purchase a limited release album featuring singles personally produced by Rob Mathes, an Emmy-winning, Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated producer, arranger/composer and music director who USF hosted to work directly with Marble Lounge Records and Rosalind & The Way. Additionally, attendees will be able to pre-order vinyl albums and purchase Marble Lounge Records and Rosalind & The Way merchandise.
The USF School of Creative Arts is pleased to welcome sponsors The CW and Alt 99.5 as they host and live stream this inaugural event.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. In 2016, the University of Saint Francis expanded its presence to downtown Fort Wayne. USF Downtown houses the university's business and music technology programs while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis campus experience includes 16 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships, and is recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution. Approximately 2,300 students from a broad geographic region attend USF.


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Unfettered And Alive: A Memoir
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"I was born into a world that expected very little of women like me. We were meant to tread lightly on the earth, influencing events through our husbands and children, if at all. We were meant to fade into invisibility as we aged. I defied all of these expectations and so have millions of women like me."
This is the compelling story of Anne Summers' extraordinary life. Her story has her traveling around the world as she moves from job to job, in newspapers and magazines, advising prime ministers, leading feminist debates, writing memorable and influential books. Anne has not been afraid to walk away from success and to satisfy her constant restlessness by charging down new and risky paths. Whatever position she has held, she has expanded what's possible and helped us see things differently--often at high personal cost. Anne shares revealing stories about the famous and powerful people she has worked with or reported on and is refreshingly frank about her own anxieties and mistakes. She shares a heart-breaking story of family violence and tells of her ultimate reconciliation with the father who had rejected her. Unfettered and Alive is a provocative and inspiring memoir from someone who broke through so many boundaries to show what women can do.
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Anne Summers has been prominent in Australian media, politics and feminist activism for the past four decades. She has advised governments, been an award-winning journalist, edited magazines - in Australia and in New York - led the international environmental organisation Greenpeace and even had her image on a postage stamp.
She is the author of eight books, including the classic Damned Whores and God's Police, Ducks on the Pond, The Lost Mother and The Misogyny Factor.


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With a little understanding the technology sector is the perfect fit for those with Autism.
What do Bill Gates, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein have in common? They were all visionaries who achieved more in their lifetime than most, and all three were reported to have Autism. Luckily for them and us, their strengths outshone any weaknesses brought about by their condition and they were able to thrive through their work.
For most people in the IT industry, it is more likely they have worked with or are working with people who have autism than in any other industry. They may describe their autistic colleagues as having strong attention to detail, being very honest in discussion and having a fantastic ability to remember information.
Michael Fieldhouse, founder of the Dandelion Project, an initiative that helps people of the autism spectrum find employment in cyber security, data analytics and software testing said that "we have to get better at tapping untapped talent pools to fill our needs" and that aligning autistic strengths to IT orientated jobs is a "win-win situation" for the company and the individual [1].
Recent hiring of autistic people for cyber-security related roles at ANZ was commented on by autism researcher Professor Cheryl Dissanayake from La Trobe University who mentioned that "the attention to detail, the looking for information, for detailed information, for variations in code, is critical" and that "many people with autism have very good skills to bring into that" [2] .
Understanding Autistic Challenges
Despite the many positives that an autistic person can bring to the workplace, often they face many challenges before they even start thinking about work.
Some of the challenges of the autistic people face:
- Perceiving emotions of other people
- Following unwritten social rules
- Expressing feelings in a way people would understand or expect
- Unbalanced skillsets
- Difficulty with motivation levels
- Summarising spoken information
Subsequently, it is difficult for people with Autism to gain and maintain employment. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, "the unemployment rate for people with autism spectrum disorders was 31.6%, more than three times the rate for people with a disability (10.0%) and almost six times the rate of people without disability (5.3%)" [3].
Working alongside Autism – How can you help?
Every autistic person is different, no guide you read will define the person you are working with perfectly, the more information you have however, will enable to have a better understanding prior to making judgments about an autistic person, whether you are recruiting them or working with them. The best way to truly comprehend what makes them tick is to have an open and honest discussion with that person, learn their interests, ask them how they could feel more comfortable and productive at work [4].
Like any mental health condition, talking about it is the best way to improve outcomes for the individual and the company. Happier, healthy employees are more productive and motivated to do well at work. Every honest discussion that I have ever had with a colleague or employer has enabled me to feel as if I am valued and better understood at my workplace.
These discussions add a lot of value for everyone; as a team leader it may allow you to better delegate those tasks that require a high attention to detail to those people with autism whilst delegating work that might not suit them to other people. As a human resource coordinator, it may enable you to better tailor your policies to suit staff with autism and change recruitment processes.
The work we do in the IT industry suits people on the spectrum, so let's make sure that the environment and team in which the work is completed also suits them.


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Mangaluru, Feb 20, 2017 : The lake and the flower garden of Kudroli Shree Gokarnanatha Kshetra have been named after late Narayanaswamy, a senior leader of the Billawa community. Former union minister B Janardhana Poojary unveiled the plaque in this regard at a ceremony held at the shrine on February 19, Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Poojary said it is the duty of the soceity to commemorate those who have contributed towards the well-being of the sciety. Recalling the services of late J P Narayana Swamy, Poojary said the temple lake and garden have been named after him in recognition of his yeoman services.
Temple Committee Chairman H S Sairam, Padmaraj R Karkera, Harishchandra, Shekhar Poojary, Mahabala Suvarna, J Shanker, Dr B G Suvarna, Dr Anasuya, Jayavikram Sorake, Devadas Contractor, Chandan, Malathi J Poojary and others were present.
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Cystone Syrup is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare. It is used for the treatment of urinary calculi & UTI.
Mode of action
Mode of action of Cystone Syrup:
Anti-lithiatic & lithotriptic – Cystone has potent anti-lithiatic -prevents the formation of kidney stones and lithotriptic -dissolves kidney stones properties. It prevents the accumulation, deposition and super saturation of calculogenic chemicals like oxalic acid and calcium hydroxyproline in urine. This action inhibits the formation of kidney stones. Its lithotriptic property dissolves mucin, which binds the stone particles together.
Cystone is also a diuretic that flushes out small stones from the kidneys.
Combats urinary tract infections & symptoms – Cystone normalizes urinary pH and alleviates burning during urination. Its anti-microbial property combats common urinary pathogens. Its demulcent and anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial in soothing an irritated bladder.
Ingredients of Cystone syrup:
Each 5 ml of syrup contains extracts of –
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris – 91 mg
Punarnava – Boerhaavia diffusa – 67 mg
Pashanabheda -Berginia ligulata – 53 mg
Musta – Cyperus rotendus – 42 mg
Shatavari -Asperagus racemosus – 21 mg
Kulattha -Dolichos biflorus – 21 mg – Horse gram
Usheera -Vetiveria zizanioides – 21 mg
Trikatu -Zingiberofficinale, Piper nigrum, Piper longum – 20 mg – a combination of ginger rhizome, pepper fruit and long pepper fruit.
Kachura – Curcuma zedoaria – 14 mg
Powders of –
Saindhava -Rock salt – 50 mg
Sauvarchala -Black salt – 42.5 mg
Yavakshara -Hordeum vulgare – 5 mg
Navasara -Ammonium chloride – 2.5 mg
Indication of Syrup:
For the prophylaxis & treatment of adult and paediatric urolithiasis -kidney stone formation including calcium oxalate stones, calcium and phosphate stones and uric acid and urate bladder stones.
Crystalluria -presence of crystals in urine
Prevention of post-lithotripsy -removal of kidney stones with shock waves recurrence of stones.
As an adjuvant in chronic UTI, non-specific urethritis -irritation or swelling of urethra including dysuria -painful urination or blood present in urine, burning micturition and hyper-urcemia -gout.
Read related: Dysuria: Causes, Remedies, Tips, Diet, Ayurvedic Treatment
Dose and duration of use
Dosage of Cystone:
1 teaspoon – 1 tablespoon – once or twice a day, after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
Dosage may be titrated depending on the severity and chronicity of the disease.
Children – ½-1 tsp twice a day after meals.
Adults – 1-2 tsp twice a day after meals.
Recommended adequate water for hydration.
A higher dosage may be recommended for more severe and chronic conditions and for older children.
How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor's advice.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor's advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects
Side effects of Cystone Tablet & Syrup:
Not ideal in people with diabetes.
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor's advice for its usage during pregnancy.
This product can be safely used during lactation period and in children for a limited period of few weeks time.
Package, manufacturer and shelf life
Presentation & Package: Bottle of 100 ml & 200 ml.
Manufactured By: Himalaya Herbal Healthcare
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.


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Training and capacity building in standardizationChina, Germany and Russia to sign collaboration pledges during IEC Academy & Capacity Building day
Underscoring its strong ties with academia, the IEC will sign collaboration pledges with Shenzhen Technology University, the DKE Next GEN programme and GOST-R Academy. The signing ceremony will take place during the IEC Academy and Capacity Building day on 24 October with the presence of Dr Shihong Tian, Administrator for Standardization Administration of China (SAC), Roland Bent, President of the National Committee of Germany (DKE), Alexey Abramov, Head of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart), and Frans Vreeswijk, General Secretary & CEO of the IEC.
IEC IEEE KATS Challenge Award winnersFive awards honour academic papers addressing the future challenges in standardization
The IEC, together with IEEE and the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), awarded five prizes to the winners of the best academic publications submitted to the IEC - IEEE - KATS Challenge. The papers provided an analysis of the future role of standardization and conformity assessment.
November 2016 nominationsLatest TC Chair nominations approved by the SMB
Over the past few months, the Standardization Management Board (SMB) approved several new Chairs who have taken up their roles.
Building strong relations with industryIEC President Dr Junji Nomura addresses Council
Manufacturing continues to expand its geographic reach. Electrical and electronic goods now represent 17,7% of global trade and more companies than ever need to be able to collaborate and participate in the value chains that span the globe. IEC work uniquely enables this type of cooperation. Industry is a high priority for IEC, since most experts participating in our work come from it.
A year of brand building and increasing visibilityIEC General Secretary addresses Council
During his address to Council, IEC General Secretary and CEO Frans Vreeswijk highlighted the main achievements since Minsk and talked about important ongoing projects.
Innovative technology cleans up transport on land and at seaDriverless vehicles – soon a reality or just a dream?
Authorities worldwide face the challenge of ensuring improved road safety and providing efficient transport systems to address congested roads and pollution in growing cities. They are also tasked with providing large aging populations and people with disabilities greater mobility.
IEC/IEEE Standard is landmark for nuclear industryJoint IEC/IEEE Standard on electrical equipment qualification for nuclear power plants will bring benefits to the industry worldwide
The safety of nuclear power plants (NPPs) and ensuring installations are safe to operate over their entire lifetime is of global concern to people, the industry and regulators. International standardization organizations cooperate to develop the best possible International Standards to achieve this. The IEC and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have harmonized in a single double logo International Standard qualification practices formerly given in two distinct publications.
SMB meeting in MinskSMB Chairman shares key decisions and developments
IEC e-tech talked with James E. Matthews III, IEC Vice-President and Chairman of the Standardization Management Board (SMB) during the General Meeting in Minsk, Belarus. Matthews shared key decisions and why they are needed to ensure IEC relevance in the future.
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A city pharmacist is calling on the HSE to allow women with medical cards access the "morning-after" pill directly from their local pharmacies. It is believed that one in five women who seek this medication is a medical card holder.
Hitting out at what he termed discrimination against this group Dr Barra Nevin, the western chairperson of the Irish Pharmacy Union demanded that the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar take action on the issue.
Speaking at the IPU's annual conference in Killarney at the weekend the Roscam-based pharmacist outlined that since 2011 pharmacists have been allowed to give this emergency contraception without a prescription to private patients.
"Following a confidential consultation we provide an excellent service to women in an emergency,"stated Dr Nevin.
"However, women who wish to obtain the pill free of charge must still wait to see their GP if they want to get it on the medical card."
He described this situation as "intolerable" and "farcical". This is particularly so at the weekend he said "when most women need it and local surgeries are closed."
He added the position is even more "reckless" because this medicine is most effective taken within 24 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse and becomes less potent when taken later.
"Considering Ireland has one of the highest unwanted pregnancy rates in the world this made no health or social sense."
The pharmacy representative said Minister Varadkar said he was committed to examining the issue.
"The minister for Health who was present stated that the matter will now receive his immediate attention and he will make a decision on the matter shortly."
At the conclusion of the national conference in Co Kerry, pharmacists passed a motion calling on the HSE to put a mechanism in place "to make emergency hormonal contraception available to women with medical cards directly from the community pharmacy".
Dr Nevin went on to say that the Minister expressed willingness also to engage with pharmacists to expand their role in the health service, allowing them to prescribe for minor ailments.


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Not only is Andy Sum a co-founder and director at Hipster Whale, the studio behind hit mobile game Crossy Road, he also made the ear-shattering GAME OF THE YEAR: 420BLAZEIT.
So it makes perfect sense that the Australian developer who's normally too scared to play horror games is making a psychological horror game of his own. As much sense as you would expect from the mind behind 420BLAZEIT.
Andy Sum makes games, as you'd expect from a game developer. Andy Sum makes weird and interesting games. Not all game developers do that.
"Exploring new ideas and genres stops me getting bored," said Sum in an email to Kotaku.
After You is Sum's next project, a psychological horror game where players have no tools, no inventories, no dialogue and no weapons. There are choices. There are consequences. There is a way out. Find it.
Sum is not usually a fan of horror games, quite the opposite they usually frighten him too much. Yet he thinks his inexperience will give him a unique take on the genre, drawing on things outside of normal expectations.
"I'm really interested in how fear works," he said. "When you play horror games, you're in a safe environment at home. It's fiction, it's not real, and yet you can still become incredibly scared. Why is that? What is it exactly about the experience that is fear inducing?"
Working together with Fillipo De Luca, the pair have been pieces together After You as a series of rooms. They would test each other's rooms and come against all manner of surprises. Knowing what is going to happen isn't scary. The anxiety of the unknown, that's what gets you.
Players of After You are trying to escape a labyrinthine space and it's entirely possible that they'll miss the clues left behind about what's going on. "The game will never tell you what to think, or lay out the truth for you," said Sum.
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My New Kitty!! World, meet Zippo ^_^
We recently decided to adopt a kitten from the Humane Society. Adopting a baby kitten or puppy can be a big decision and the Atlanta Humane Society definitely helps you make the adjustment. I've never seen a Humane Society with such friendly volunteers, and such a wide range of help from an in house clinic to a supply store… it even smelled fairly nice.
Little silver and black Zippo Stenosaurus, named after the talking dinosaur in Dinotopia (don't even act like you don't think it's awesome ^_^), is 3 months, 3 days old, and an adorable little cuddly trouble-maker. Almost as soon as we walked into the cats room, there he was, rubbing his head up against the glass so hard that he was actually doing little flips. He's the sweetest kitten I've ever seen ❤ ❤ ❤
Zippo likes Macs too ^_^. He has good taste.


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Joining us in a state of RC this week is Toby Hamson!
Giving us some insights into the off road scene from across the pond.
All that and more on this weeks show!
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Teen Games Afternoon – Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular and crazy cool games to the Walnut Grove Library on Saturday,
March 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Come out during Spring Break and play some of the coolest games on the market. Free pizza, snacks and refreshments will be provided. This program is for teens (ages 12-18) and registration is required as space is limited. Register by visiting the Walnut Grove Library or by calling 604-882-0410.
OWL: Birds of Prey – Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. at City of Langley Library, a presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.). Learn about birds and their prey and the roles they play in our environment. Live birds will be on display. Please call 604-514-2855 or visit 20399 Douglas Cres. to let the library know you are coming to this program.
Teen Games Night – Tuesday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular games to the City of Langley Library. Come out during summer break to play Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne, Ultimate Werewolf and other new games. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided. This program is for teens 12-18 years. Space is limited. Registration required: call 604-514-2855 or visit 20399 Douglas Cres. to let the library know you are coming to this program.
Springtime Nature Sense Tune-Up – Wed., March 19, 1:30-4 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Township Of Langley. Free family event. Self-paced scavenger hunt. Find discovery stations where you will tune-up your senses and skills at nature exploration. Learn about local plants, animals and regional parks while exercising your mind and body. This walk takes one hour to complete and is fun for all ages. Meet at the 16th Ave. parking lot via the North Valley park entrance. All ages. Free, drop-in event. To find out about Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org
Clayworks – Enjoy making interesting sculptures using natural clay. Discover the sticky, slippery and smooth properties of clay and where natural clay can be found outside. Supplies are provided. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. Registration required.
Crafts from Around the World – Celebrate World Cultures Month at the library by creating some crafts from around the world. All supplies are provided. For ages 5 and up. Muriel Arnason Library, Wed., March 19, 2-4 p.m.
Spring Break Craft – Bored with nothing else to do? Come to the library for a colourful craft event just right for kids ages 6 to 10. Registration required. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Around the World Stories and Crafts – Celebrate World Cultures Month! Travel around the world through story, song and crafts. For ages 5-12. Registration required. Walnut Grove Library, Tuesday, March 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Origami for Kids – Learn paper folding techniques to create a jumping frog, listen to stories about the tradition of origami, and participate in an origami jumping frog race! Winner and runners-up will receive a prize! Registration required. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 26, 1-2 p.m.
The Selkie – A fisherman watches in awe as a seal removes her seal-coat to transform into a beautiful woman. He instantly falls in love, and decided that she will be his wife. Join the Trollsons as they use comedy, improvisation and audience participation to bring this Irish tale to life. Suitable for ages 5-12. Please pre-register. City of Langley Library, Monday, March 17, 11-11:45 a.m. • Walnut Grove Library, Monday, March 17, 2-2:45 p.m. • Brookswood Library, Tuesday, March 18, 2-2:45 p.m. • Muriel Arnason Library, Tuesday, March 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m. • Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 27, 2-2:45 p.m.
The One-Eyed Troll – An evil, one-eyed troll has taken over the forest. Everyone is terrified, but a young boy searching for firewood just might have a solution. Join the Trollsons as they use comedy, improvisation and audience participation to bring this Scandinavian tale to life. Suitable for ages 5-12. Please pre-register. Murrayville Library, Wednesday, March 19, 11-11:45 a.m.
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Nutrition – Join registered dietician and author Vesanto Melina to learn about the latest research on topics such as protein, iron, non-dairy sources of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. The challenges of plant-based diets and their solutions will also be discussed. Please pre-register. Walnut Grove Library, Thursday, March 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Storytime – Introduce kids to the love of books and language. Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, March 19 and March 26, 10:30-11 a.m.


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Hi, my name is Katrine Jensen and I am former double World Champion in individual freestyle and X-style.
I ride Mad4One freestyle with a 100mm bearing pitch.
I find a wider bearing pitch better for most of the tricks i love to do, such as ww, st.up, hand riding, hand ww and so on, all tricks that have a centered balance while riding straight.
On the other hand, we have Ryan Olfers, also former World Champion in individual freestyle.
Ryan prefers tricks with a less straight balance point, like spins, side ride and side saddle and a Mad4One freestyle with a 90mm bearing pitch.
My conclusion is that the more narrow the bearing pitch is, the easier does the unicycle turn.
That can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on your riding style.
We hope you enjoy our video!
Ryan Olfers and Katrine Jensen, Denmark
January, 2019
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Every year I have mixed feelings about my birthday. Maybe because this number is changing so quickly and a 4 is in near sight. Or because my son asked me the other day, "Mommy how old are you going to be on Thursday?" Me, "37, Joel". Joel, "Wow, this is very old, mommy. Like dinosaur-old". Crickets and silence on my end. Then again, it is just a number. It dawned on me however that I spend a ridiculous amount of energy every year to decide whether I am comfortable with my approaching non-problematic birthday or not.
Is birthday anxiety a thing? Kind of how I don't like Valentine's Day? Or how I don't really care about New Year's Eve? Deep inside, the optimist in me believes that each and every birthday is going to be a memorable event. Yet, the misanthrope in me thinks that is it silly to place any type of significance on it at all since it is just a day like any other. Just a day on the calendar. Or is it the best day of the year? This is when I was born, on a Sunday at 11.30am, 37 years ago. Some birthdays in the past I do remember clearly while others are simply hazy memories. But maybe this year will be different? Am I trapped in a contradictory hoop of insanity, cynicism or hope? I am an analyst so I thought I give this birthday mystery a little bit of a stirrup by giving my birthday a little neurotic psychological spin by asking the questions, "Does my birthday make me sad?"
Three months out: "Awesome, it is my sister's birthday on April 4th which means it is exactly 100 days until it's my big day. Whoohoo. Maybe I should start planning something special like a one-week trip just by myself. Without my son. Maybe a retreat. Or travel somewhere with someone special?"
Two months out: "Okay, maybe this trip idea was a bit crazy. I mean, going somewhere over the weekend, maybe. It would also be cool to get my closest friends together for dinner and drinks."
One month out: "I don't even care about my birthday at all. Maybe I just don't do anything. It is just another day. Maybe nobody remembers. Let me take my birthday date off on Facebook."
Three weeks out: "Okay, I am just going to chill. Birthdays are completely overrated. I don't care about mine. Whatever happens, happens."
Two weeks out: " Maybe someone is secretly planning a party or something special for me. That would be so sweet. Maybe they are just not telling me about it. Then again, I hate surprises. "
Nine days out: "Okay, obviously nobody dropped any hints about a secret birthday party. Just my son who asked if I invite him to my birthday party. Duh. To fully skip my birthday makes me feel weird, too. I will just plan a nice dinner with one or two friends."
One week out: "Okay, a small dinner sounds kind of sad. Maybe I just invite a bunch of people to a big birthday dinner celebration. Whoever wants to come can come. And maybe we can all go out after? I get a babysitter. Maybe we can do it on Friday since my birthday is actually on a Thursday this year?"
Five days out: (putting the Facebook birthday notification back on. I am pathetic) "Formally asking people to celebrate with me makes me feel kind of weird. Also, most of my friends here have kids, so they won't have time anyway. Babysitters are so expensive after all. And then how would they get along since many of them are from different backgrounds."
Four days out: "Okay, do I even have friends? Like real friends? Maybe five really good ones. Okay, maybe just two. Or I invite everybody over to my new place/house occupied by Carleton University professors only, to help me move furniture and decorate all night long. Maybe not a good idea. But we could spy on Erik Karlsson. Maybe also not a good idea."
Three days out: "It is ridiculous at this point. F*** it. I am literally not doing anything on my birthday. It is on a Thursday, so nobody wants to hang out anyway. Also not on Friday."
Two days out: "Shit, I think I actually do care about my birthday. Nobody will remember it. I have no friends."
One day out: "I don't know what is sadder: Not even mentioning my birthday at all, telling everyone or doing something awkward. Option number one. This is the best. Then I will enjoy a glass of red wine by myself tomorrow night."
Actual BIRTHDAY: "It is my birthday, bitches. The world is my oyster. I tell everyone and everybody is supposed to treat me like a queen. Birthdays are so awesome. Awesome dinner, awesome conversations, and cheesecake with the ones who are very close! My psychology professor would be very proud of me."
Let's see what will happen within in the next year but some awesome things are already lined up. I am not setting unreachable targets and goals and just share some things I want to focus on. Firstly, I will start with things that are actually achievable or doable.
I will get into more detail but my book is in its final stages. About one or two more months before it gets published. It was a lot of work, editing, and public relations issues to deal with but I am very proud of myself.
My life is great these days even though the last couple of months were rough. I am not living in the past anymore. The past is over and I am moving on pretty nicely. I stopped comparing myself to others and enjoy what I am doing. I will look back at all this and think about what I have learned from that experience. Most importantly, however, I will treat myself with kindness and focus on my health. Welcome, 37!


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Good morning Austin:
The day after the great Sid Miller-Trey Blocker debate in the Republican primary for agriculture commissioner on Feb. 6. I missed a call from the third candidate in that race, Jim Hogan. He left a message asking if I wanted to "chew the fat."
You can watch the Hogan-less debate here. It begins at just about the 2-hour 10-minute mark.
When I called Hogan back, he answered and I asked, "Is that party-switching sleeper candidate from Cleburne?"
"Yeah I think you got that right," Hogan replied. "You must be psychic."
I asked him if this was a good time to chew the fat.
"Yes," he said. "I'm actually walking around in my coveralls listening to my cows holler for another bale of hay."
I thought that was smart, setting a pastoral scene for our conversation, that placed a pleasant and appropriate mental image in my mind.
I said this phone call must mean he's going all out in his campaign this time.
"This is headquarters," he said. "They say they want a farmer, they got one."
FR: Did you watch the Miller-Blocker debate?
HOGAN: No, but I went to the library today and read all about it.
FR: Were you invited?
HOGAN: I don't think so. I've been invited to a lot of stuff that I've turned down. I can't tell you what I've turned down. You know that's not my style, arguing with people. I'd rather talk to them. so you can get your words in.
FR: It worked for you once.
HOGAN: I don't know, maybe lightning' strikes twice. You reckon?
FR: I don't know.
HOGAN: I don't know either.
FR: Does the switch from Democrat to Republican signal a difference in approach?
HOGAN: No. I mean I'm the same person. I don't feel any different being on one ticket or the other one. I don't think I'm loved by either hierarchy, but the people love me, but not the people in the party, the hierarchy of the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, but I'm the same person, I always was. I'm very independent. When I went down to the Republican deal to sign up (to be on the ballot) the only difference was writing Republican on the check instead of writing Democrat.
I'm just for the people.
I wouldn't say I was a Democrat last time, and I wont say I was a Republican now.
Hogan said he wasn't a Democrat when he ran and was elected the Democratic nominee for agriculture commissioner in 2104.
FR: So why'd you run as a Republican this time?
HOGAN: Because you can't win as a Democrat.
FR: So why did you run as a Democrat last time?
HOGAN: Well there was five Republicans, and I didn't think I could whup five Republicans – Jim Hogan, WhoisJimHogan.com. They caught onto that real quick. But actually, I couldn't whup five Republicans at one time, but I figured if I could whup two Democrats, then I would only have to whup one Republican.
I mean there's 4 million people that vote in the Republican (primary) and only 2 million vote in the Democrat. That's useless, I wouldn't run again as a Democrat. And it's my last run anyway , I didn't think I was gonna to run this time. I didn't sign up until the last day. I didn't really want to run, but I thought it was my duty to run. I really did. I fought it and fought it and fought it and then the last day I said, "Yeah, I'll sign up."
HOGAN: So I went and signed up the last day. You know, I hate to spend my money. Like one guy said, `You can to Europe on that.' $3,750. That's a lot of money."
FR: How did you get the money for the filing fee? Sell more eggs?
HOGAN: Sold my milk by the pint instead of the quart.
We'll see what happens. If the people want me, I'm on the ballot. If they don't like Sid and they don't like Trey, they've got somebody else to vote for. That's democracy.
FR: So, how do you like your chances.
HOGAN: While ideally,there are three people on the ballot and nobody knew either one of them, you've got a thirty-three-and-a third percent chance. But then you've got Sid's the incumbent. But you look at the comments on his deals and it don't seems like anyone loves the poor man. I feel sorry for the guy.
All the rodeo people, the people who go to rodeos, they're going to vote for him.
And then Trey, I don't even know if Trey is eligible to run, tell you the truth. Have you ever read the qualifications to run for Ag Commissioner.
FR: There's qualifications?
HOGAN: Yeah. You've got to be a farmer to run for ag commissioner.
FR: Says who?
HOGAN: It's the qualifications. I've got it right here.
He begins to recite the state Agriculture Code: Title 2. Department of Agriculture. Chapter 11, Administration.
FR: This is for real? This is not some antique statute from the 1920s that's been repealed?
HOGAN: No.
Here's its legislative pedigree.
I was still worried that Hogan might be pulling a Mr. Haney on me.
So I got in touch Eric Opiela, rancher, attorney and former executive director and associate general counsel of the Republican Party of Texas, who ran for agriculture commissioner in 2014, finishing third in the Republican primary, to see if I was missing something.
Opiela replied:
You're not missing anything. There's a lot of ways to qualify in there.
This cycle, Sid qualifies by (2) for sure and probably (1) as well, it doesn't appear he qualifies under (3) any more from looking at the farm subsidy database.
Trey probably qualifies under (4) by lobbying for TSCRA (if "works for" includes as a contractor) (he doesn't appear to qualify under any other provision).
TSCRA refers to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
I asked Opiela if candidates have to prove they meet they qualifications when they file for office.
No demonstration necessary, you just sign your ballot application affidavit stating you meet the qualifications. If you don't your opponent would have to take you to court and have a judge declare you ineligible. (ostensibly the state chair could administratively declare someone ineligible, but only on a conclusive public document establishing the same–with so many ways to qualify this is unlikely).
This is the only statewide office that sets qualifications in statute, because it is the only statewide elected office not established in the State Constitution. Judicial offices require candidates to be licensed to practice for a number of years, but other wise, no, this is the only one.
I emailed Blocker's campaign asking if and how he qualified to run. They didn't reply. I called and left a message with his campaign spokesman asking the same question. She didn't reply.
However, on his website, here's how he answered the question, Have you ever worked in agriculture?
I'm a 6th generation Texan. My forefathers were among the most well respected cattlemen of their time. My great, great uncle drove the first heard of cattle onto the XIT Ranch, and gave the ranch its name. I'm proud of this heritage and believe that agriculture and rural Texas are the heart and soul of our great State.
Growing up, we raised horses, some pigs, and the occasional cow for consumption, but not for sale. Since graduating college I've been fighting for conservative causes, and representing agriculture and rural Texas at the Legislature – first, as a staffer for several rural legislators, and for the past ten years as a lobbyist. My first lobby client was the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Working closely with the Farm Bureau in 2005, we helped kill the Trans-Texas Corridor and protect private property rights.
I have now given up my lobby practice to devote more time to conservative causes and to fight the corruption and crony capitalism I've witnessed in Austin over the past several years. Sid Miller is the poster child for that corruption. My opponent may know his way around the ass end of a cow, but he knows nothing about running an agency in an ethical, fiscally conservative, fiscally responsible way that benefits agriculture and other small businesses. And that's what this election is about.
I subsequently told Hogan what Opiela had said about Blocker probably qualifying as a lobbyist for TSCRA, but Hogan said he doubted being a lobbyist would cut it.
Back to my interview.
HOGAN: I'm not trying to put the guy out of the race. It's probably better if he's in, but what I'm saying is they don't care anything about the law. Is the law for nothing?
FR: So what's your strategy?
HOGAN: All if have to do is finish second to get into the runoff if they don't get 50 percent. So, if I get 31, 32, 33 percent and one of them gets less than me, I'm in the runoff.
There's odds, there's number, there's math.
But I want people to vote for me and what I stand for.
Four years ago, in the aftermath of the Democratic primary for agriculture commissioner four years ago, I did a First Reading: Jim Hogan may be "some hayseed from Cleburne," but he's nobody's fool
We conclude primary week by checking in with the most surprising winner. That would be Jim Hogan of Cleburne, who finished
first in the Democratic primary for agriculture commissioner with 38.8 percent of the vote, just ahead of Kinky Friedman,
who received 37.74 percent. They will face each other in the May runoff.
The third candidate – Hugh Asa Fitzsimons III – finished out of the money, with 23.45 percent of the vote, even though he spent more than either of the other candidates – which wasn't hard because Friedman reported raising and spending nothing, and Hogan raised nothing and spent next to nothing. Fitzsimons was also, essentially, the anointed candidate of Democratic powers-that-be who didn't want the seriousness of the 2104 Democratic state ticket compromised by the presence of Kinky Friedman on the ballot.
I talked to Hogan for an hour Thursday evening as he was leaving the public library in Cleburne.
"That's where I do my campaigning," he said, explaining that he used one of the library's public terminals because where he lives out in the country, the only Internet you can get is dial-up and it's too slow for a man trying to get himself elected agriculture commissioner.
His campaign, though, mostly consisted of checking his Facebook page and waiting to be Googled.
I began by apologizing to Hogan for not having taken his campaign seriously merely because he wasn't spending money, creating a Web site, or doing any of the usual candidate things.
"I guess a lot of people are eating crow today. But it's good for the soul. It make people laugh and it gives people hope," said Hogan. "This is good for the public. It's good for people to get a little excited that something out of the normal can really happen."
I quoted his post-election post on his Facebook page
Has it sunk in it? The race is over but the victor was not the person with the most name recognition or the most money. No, it's some hayseed from Cleburne, Tex. He had no endorsements. No bumper stickers. No signs. No mailers. No TV. No name recognition. Nothing that's associated with a normal campaign. Can you believe it? He won. The political analysts said it was only because he had a good-sounding name. Well next time, George Washington can run. But the hayseed said it was because God pulled off a miracle. You can't buy off God. But political analysts refuted that and said it was simply, "eenie, meenie, miney, mo." Nevertheless, it is refreshing!!! You be the judge.
Last month, his hometown paper, the Cleburne Times Review, wrote up Hogan's renewed bid.
Homespun Hogan hops aisle for second run
By Matt Smith:
Cleburne dark horse candidate Jim Hogan — who in 2014 stunned the state's Democratic establishment not to mention the pollsters and comedian Kinky Friedman then went on to post a respectable showing against Texas' Republican hegemony in that year's general election — is back for a second run at the Texas agriculture commissioner seat.
This go around, however, he's flying under the Republican rather than the Democratic banner, party labels that appear to mean little to Hogan one way or the other
Smith noted that four years ago:
Although largely unknown on the statewide level, Hogan quickly became known and the focus of media interest following his upset victory in the Democratic Primary.
"After you beat these birds you don't have to call them anymore," Hogan said. "They call you."
I told Hogan that I liked the ring of "Homespun Hogan."
FR: Is that something Smith came up with, or is that on your business card?
HOGAN: I don't have a business card.
At this point, our conversation went in an unexpected direction.
Jim Hogan suggested I reread what Christopher Hooks wrote about him four years ago in the Texas Observer.
HOGAN: If you reread that and get to the bottom to what I said, I mean it's a perfect deal of what I stand for. I'm not a Republican. I'm not a Democrat
Well, I recalled Hooks reportage on Hogan because, it so happened, we had arranged to both visit Hogan at the same time, dropping in on Hogan in Cleburne on our way to the Democratic State Convention that Hogan wasn't going to, even though he was one of the party's nominees for statewide office.
Hooks produced this piece – Mighty Jim Hogan and the Art of the Anti-Campaign – published on July 24.
And here is the bottom of the piece:
Hogan's running as a Democrat, but only because he thought he had better odds of winning the nomination. If he wins, he's going to hire Republicans alongside Democrats. He has no particular affection for either party, but he wishes the system worked better, and that people voted more. Texas' unbalanced party system, he thinks, has screwed up the state. "I thought we had a two-party system in America," he says.
"Don't vote Republican or Democrat, look at the person. I don't even know what a party is, other than the people that run it," he says. "If you're a Republican and you got a bad person, and the Democrats have a good person, you're going to vote the bad person just because he's a Republican?"
On all matters, Hogan preaches moderation. "I like all people, that's my philosophy," he said. Around Cleburne, plenty of people have gotten heated about increasing numbers of immigrants—some won't go to the H-E-B anymore because there's too many unfamiliar faces. But Hogan is calm. Migrants "come here to work hard and send money home to their family." He thinks open carry protesters are silly. "Just cause you can don't mean you have to," he says. "That's the thing with politics everywhere. There's extremes, and there's people with logic."
Hogan may claim the mantle of logic, but in Texas, logic is not enough. Barring the discovery of Miller in bed with, in the immortal words of Edwin Edwards, a dead girl or a live boy, his party affiliation will trump Hogan's and Miller will spend a number of years doing whatever it is he wants to do in statewide office, before presumably trying to make the jump to another one.
In theory, Americans like people like Hogan—genuine outsiders, rough-hewn pragmatists, underdogs. There used to be more people like Hogan in public office. In practice, today's strivers come from a very different mold.
Officeholders are as different from us as an alien race. In national races, we've come to expect our campaigns, and our campaigners, to function with the mechanical precision and sleek design of a Swiss watch. A wrong word or a step out of place can doom a person's political fortunes, and so actual fortunes are spent on ensuring that doesn't happen. Candidates never have a chance to show their real selves, and they become alienated from us. And we become alienated from the political process.
In Texas, at the state and local level, the political process has become perverted in a very different way. A vanishingly small number of voters have a say in the way the state is run, thanks to the total dominance of the Republican Party and its primary elections. Statewide candidates like Miller face little accountability from voters once they get past their primary runoff. Party affiliation is the golden god of Texas politics, and the state is left with demagogues of all stripes running virtually unopposed. Apathy grows, and many voters tune out.
Hogan wants no part of any of that. "I realized that when I signed up to run, I became a product," he says. "I don't want to be anything that I'm not."
Hogan won't change all that, but he's having fun trying. "There's a lot of people around town laughing and having a ball about this, because they know who I am," Hogan laughs. "A lot of my neighbors wanted clips for their scrapbooks. They never thought Jim Hogan, who mows his lawn with a push mower, would get here."
Well, that is pretty good.
But, you will notice that Hooks' piece, which Hogan so liked, was produced with the benefit of time for philosophical cogitation, whereas my unremarked-upon piece was produced under immediate daily deadline pressure.
Just saying.
Here is the top of my story from June 26.
CLEBURNE —If life were a Frank Capra or Preston Sturges movie, Jim Hogan would be Texas' next agriculture commissioner.
If it were, a scoop-hungry reporter might connive a way to spirit the 63-year-old farmer and insurance agent against his will to this weekend's Democratic State Convention, where he would claim the party's nomination for agriculture commissioner — conferred upon him in the May 27 runoff — with such a homespun flourish that his election against the odds as the first Democrat to win statewide office in 20 years would be a fait accompli.
But, as it is, Hogan's regular back booth at Cleburne's Blue Star Grill, where he holds his meetings, such as they are, is as close as the Texas Democratic Party's nominee for agriculture commissioner will get to the party's state convention in Dallas, which opens Friday.
"I just don't want to be involved in politics. I just don't have any regard for it," Hogan, who has a 130-acre spread and a small calf-cow operation in Liberty Chapel on the outskirts of Cleburne, said Thursday.
"I want to stay as far away from politics as possible," he said.
Hogan's approach has worked for him so far.
Utterly unknown, Hogan finished first, narrowly ahead of Kinky Friedman — the entertainer and sometime candidate who campaigned for legalizing marijuana and hemp — in the March primary, and then defeated Friedman by 8 percentage points in the May runoff.
Back to my recent interview with Hogan.
HOGAN: I'm not into politics and all that bickering and hollering. I'm into love over hate and kindness over cruelty. We've had enough of politics. This office has nothing to do with politics. You've got to have good people to run it. You've got to watch your money. And there's always going to be stuff that needs to be done.
You know there are old farmers and they're just four years older than they were four years ago. Land's being used up. There's a lot less land four years later. Have we got any closer to solving the drought problem? No, it's rained some, but we're kind of in drought now.
The problems are still there. Like I tell people, I can't solve all the problems that you've got, but maybe I can solve some of them.
Most people don't talk like me. I talk country, and I'm proud of it. They talk politics and I don't want any part of that.
For evil to come about is for good people to do nothing.
I ask Hogan, aside from his hometown paper, if he's had any other good coverage this time around.
HOGAN: Christopher Hooks …
Oh man, more Christopher Hooks?
Hogan: He wrote, "Bonus: if you've had weird dreams and premonitions, don't worry, Jim Hogan's signed up. This time he's signed up as Republican and this time he'll win the nomination and then maybe president.
Hogan is cackling.
FR: I think he's getting carried away there.
What Hogan was referring to was the kicker on a Hooks' piece about what to watch for in the 2018 primaries.
Bonus Hogan: If you had uneasy dreams last night, filled with omens you find hard to decipher, let us put your mind at rest. Yes, Jim Hogan is back, this time in the Republican primary for agriculture commissioner. Cleburne's most zen-like campaigner and all around good ol' boy won the Democratic nomination for ag commissioner in 2014, but lost the general. He's learned from his mistake — this time he'll win the Republican nomination, and then the general, and then, maybe, run for president.
Back to our interview.
HOGAN: People need a choice. If people don't sign up to do things, then the establishment wins.
I give Sid a watermelon the last time I see him. I don't dislike Sid. I don't dislike Trey Blocker. If you did something bad, I couldn't condone it, could I? I'm not saying anything about Sid bad, other than the things he's done. It's a pattern. Buying that car for $37,000. Buying a pick up for $10,000, that's not right.
From Andrea Zelinski at the Houston Chronicle: Questions arise over Sid Miller's purchase of a Chevy Tahoe
Miller's campaign bought two vehicles last year, according to campaign records. The campaign bought a truck in August for $10,000 from the Texas Facilities Commission. A month later, the campaign invested in the Tahoe, which would ultimately cost about $42,500: buying the truck for $37,601, spending $3,907 on repairs and $1,021 on tires, according to state records.
"In 2014, Commissioner Miller put 120,000 miles on his personal vehicle campaigning across the state of Texas, and he thought it was more cost-effective and efficient to actually have a campaign vehicle used for that purpose," said Todd Smith, the commissioner's campaign spokesman. "It's only used for campaign purposes."
The $10,000 truck, which Smith did not know the make and model of, is currently for sale, he said.
HOGAN: If Sid were standing by me right now I would tell him face to face, `Sid, That ain't right. Now why in the world did you do that?' That's just the kind of man I am.
When I run that agency, you got to have people there smarter than you are there.
Any other good coverage, aside from Hooks, I asked.
Well, he said, there's Bethann Coldiron.
Four years ago when he ran, Coldiron, then a student at Tarleton State University, did a radio interview with Hogan.
This year, he got a call from Coldiron, asking if they could do it again, though now she's graduated and has a job as the assistant managing editor of the Burleson Star.
Howdy, Burleson! I am Bethann Coldiron, the newest member of the Burleson Star team. As the assistant managing editor, what will my role be? Well, in a world where newspaper staffs are growing smaller and smaller, I'll be doing a little bit of everything. However, my specialties lie in reporting and newspaper design. Yes, believe it or not there is an art to how your weekly paper is laid out. It's sort of like doing a giant puzzle, but I also have to keep in mind the readability of the paper.
I am a Fort Worth native who graduated from Weatherford College with an A.A.S. in equine science, then went to Tarleton State University – go Texans! There, I earned a B.S. in communications with an emphasis on journalism.
Journalism found me by accident. I had actually transferred to TSU to pursue a degree in agricultural communications. However, my first semester, I took a required news writing class and I was hooked. I joined the dark side, changed my major and never looked back.
Dark side? Agricultural communications? Is that like horse-whispering? There is so much I don't know.
HOGAN: She's a nice lady. She's trying to make it in life. I'm glad to help. If Evan Smith hadda called me, I wouldn't have done it, because I would have had to drive down (to Austin) – it costs … I just wouldn't have done it. But for this girl I would.
FR: You wouldn't do it for Evan Smith? Why not?
HOGAN: Well, I'd have to go down there and it would be more expense, and then if I did it for him, I'd have to it for someone else.
FR: Oh, yeah, it could spiral out of control. Next thing you know, you'd be running a campaign.
Here's the interview with Coldiron, and some of the story she wrote for the Star.
Wed, 02/14/2018
"I like Sid Miller," Hogan said. "He may write some silly things on his Facebook, and if he were here I'd probably call him out on it. But I'm not going to say anything bad about him."
Hogan said Miller has a love of politics and doesn't think he should have drawn a salary while out on the campaign trail in his last year of office.
"If Sid was sitting right here I'd say, 'Sid, why'd you do that? You know better than that.' You're elected to the office, you do the job. The fourth year comes around and you want to politic, don't take the money."
In fact, Hogan brought Miller one of his home-grown watermelons in a gesture of goodwill.
"I believe in love over hate," said Hogan. "Kindness over cruelty."
Hogan said he's keeping his platforms and issues simple.
Water conservation, getting young farmers back into agriculture and organics-real or myth, are the problems that keep him up at night.
"These problems aren't easy to deal with, or else they'd been solved already," Hogan said.
Hogan said the Texas ag department, with a nearly $600 billion budget, could add another desalinization plant to help Texas' water and drought woes.
"El Paso already has one," he said. "In West Texas, we could drill down 6,000 feet and hit salt water. The University of Texas has already done a study about this."
Additionally, Hogan wants young people to get excited about farming again.
He's worried about the takeover of large corporate farms.
"Back in the day, there was competition so farmers could sell their crops or milk to different companies and get different prices," Hogan said. "Now, there is more of a monopoly on the market and it's not as easy for the little guy. I don't think you want corporations to raise your food, because they don't care what you eat."
FR: OK. Let's look at the three names on the ballot. Miller, that's a basic name. Hogan, that's a good name. Blocker? I don't know. Sounds like he's a football player.
HOGAN: Ok, here's something for you to play with. Get yourself a piece of paper. Put Texas Agriculture Commissioner on the top of it. Then write Sid Miller, and then Trey Block and then Jim Hogan, and then go into a Whataburger or wherever you want to go and say, "Ma'am," or "Sir, can I talk to you for a minute? Who is the governor of Texas?' And only two out of ten will know. You will be surprised.
FR: Wait, am I asking who of these three they want to be the governor of Texas?
HOGAN: No, you're just asking them who's the governor of Texas. That will get them thinking, thinking. Some of them will get it right and some won't.
OK, then, "Do you know who the Texas agriculture commissioner is?'
If they know, the game won't work. But if they don't know you go, `OK, there's three names on this page, which one would you pick?' The biggest thing they'll say is, "I won't pick any of them, I don't know nothing about them.' So you go, `Do you know who the attorney general is, do you know who the land commissioner is, do you know who the railroad commissioner is." No? "Well, here's three names, just pick one, I'm trying to prove a point. Which name, if you didn't know anything about them, would you pick?' And if they do, they'll pick mine about 70 percent of the time.
FR: Why?
HOGAN: I don't know.
FR: How do you know that's true?
HOGAN: Because I've done it over and over and over again. Sid is second and Trey is last.
FR: Well, I guess Blocker's not a good name, unless you're a Bonanza fan.
FR: Wait, before we stop with the game, does everybody get to go to step two, or is just those who won't know who the governor is.
HOGAN: No, I keep going.
FR: So why do ask that question about the governor to begin with?
HOGAN: It breaks the ice. When you ask them about the governor it gets their attention and settles them down.
My name's picked the most, then Sid Miller and then Trey Blocker.
And you ask why, I don't know why.
Jim Hogan just sounds like a nice guy. It's a nice name.
Some, with Sid Miller, say, "Is that an Amish name?"
OK, I thought, this is just a non sequitur.
But, from Amish Facts:
10 Common Amish Surnames
Posted on May 8, 2013 in Amish Facts
Certain Amish surnames occur with great frequency. Here are ten of the most common:
1. Miller-the most common of all Amish last names. Joseph Stoll writes: "The German spelling was Müller, and because there were many Millers in Europe, the name was very common, with no common ancestor for many people of this name. There were a number of Anabaptists of this name in different parts of Switzerland." Miller is most common in the Midwest; a few Millers may be found in Lancaster County, however.
Back to …
HOGAN: Occasionally someone will pick Trey Blocker, and I'll ask why, and they'll say "Trey sounds like a young kid, I pick him because he's probably young."
So, I said, based on your Whataburger polling, this race sounds more winnable than the last one.
HOGAN: No, the last are was more winnable. There's too much money here – $1.3 million."
I think Trey's more confident than Sid, because Sid's lost before so he knows how it feels.
I have hope that I have a chance.
It so happens that the new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll is out today, with results that are the reverse of Hogan's Whataburger survey, but, sufficiently fluid, and with Hogan well-positioned to execute his sleeper strategy adn sneak into the runoff and Miller and Blocker spend all that money bloodying one another.
As our interview drew to a close, I mentioned Karina Kling the host of Capital Tonight and an important contributor to the annals of Hogan coverage.
RT: " @jimhogantx: "Spending a Day w/ Jim Hogan, Farmer-Turned-Candidate"
A must-watch TV interview. http://t.co/nFiuqSFjeN#txlege"
— KarinaKling (@KarinaKling) October 22, 2014
Very funny: Austin's @KarinaKling tracks down Cleburne's shy D #txag candidate Jim Hogan /via @HCookAustin#tx2014pic.twitter.com/ULEIY7NWc5
— Bud Kennedy (@BudKennedy) October 17, 2014
Jim Hogan, best quote in a political news story ever: "ever see a goat eat a watermelon?" Captured by @KarinaKlinghttps://t.co/nrgqpwc1HI
— Harold Cook (@HCookAustin) April 22, 2016
HOGAN: You know I gave her a watermelon last year, did you know that? You know I raise watermelons, did you knew that?
FR: Yeah, I guess.
HOGAN: I went down and took about six or seven watermelons in my pick-up. I stopped at Round Rock to watch the Rangers Triple-A team. Next day I got up and took a watermelon down to Karina, and I gave one to the photographer and the girl that was down there, I gave her one. She was from Glen Rose.
Ever seen a goat eat a watermelon? I have thanks to @jimhogantx. He dropped this off & gave @MillerForTexas one! https://t.co/PGd5cikxe6pic.twitter.com/awlx8FXMNa
— KarinaKling (@KarinaKling) July 21, 2017
Erica Grieder?
Chris Hooks, and now Erica Grieder?
Well, yes.
Tweeting the Jim Hogan essay once again because it totally stands up to multiple readings. #tx2014http://t.co/UxYKfoAvRk
— EricaGrieder (@EricaGrieder) May 28, 2014
Can't believe @dallasnews went for Sid Miller over Jim Hogan pic.twitter.com/niRvjO9D0d
— EricaGrieder (@EricaGrieder) October 19, 2014
@MQSullivan to be fair Jim Hogan was an exceptionally good candidate
— EricaGrieder (@EricaGrieder) November 5, 2014
@MrJoshPerry but my vote for Jim Hogan was purely due to his vastly superior qualifications and that was not weird or even remotely wrong
— EricaGrieder (@EricaGrieder) March 24, 2016
@MrJoshPerry but my vote for Jim Hogan was purely due to his vastly superior qualifications and that was not weird or even remotely wrong
— EricaGrieder (@EricaGrieder) March 24, 2016
HOGAN: I got a watermelon for Erica Greider but she was no longer working for the Texas Monthly, so I had two or three extra, and I was driving by the Capitol building and I seen Sid. And I honked at him and said, "Hey," and he kept walking and I said, "Sid, hold it a minute." And I said, "You want a watermelon?"and he said "Yeah," and I said, "I'll bring one up in a minute." And I lugged one up the stairs, and then the lady in the lobby said she wanted one and I said, soon as I get done I'll bring you one and boy was she happy.
I took a watermelon down to Karina.
I got a watermelon for Erica Grieder.
Superb opposition research, a shiv applied with a light Will Rogers' touch.
Perfect post-partisan populist pitch.
Grassroots analytics.
Inhabitor of Chris Hooks' uneasy dreams.
Homespun Hogan, some Hayseed from Cleburne?
Don't believe it.


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Dominic Cork has become the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the 2011 series of Dancing On Ice, voted off by his fellow contestants against Jeff Brazier in the skate off. Dominic Cork and Jeff Brazier received the lowest combined public and judges votes after all the celebrities skated for a third time on this evening's performance show.
After the pair skated again it was up to the remaining safe celebrities to decide who left, in a cruel twist called 'The Ice Pick'. Earlier, the panel had awarded Dominic Cork 11 points out of a possible 30 while Jeff Brazier had scored 12.5
Chloe said she loved both of the bottom two contestants, but saved Jeff because she felt he would continue to impress. Next, Johnson saved Dominic saying he would make the most progress. Kerry then saved Jeff, saying he had been the most consistent and had been doing his best.
Vanilla flipped a coin to decide who he was going to save - with the result seeing another vote to save Jeff. Telly presenter Laura also saved Jeff, followed by Jennifer who said that Jeff had "lots of spark and was going to progress each week".
As a result of the votes up to this point, Dominic was out of the competition, however host Phillip Schofield continued and asked the remaining contestants who they would've voted for anyway.
Denise revealed she would've saved Dominic while Sam said he would've saved Jeff because he felt he had more to give. Saying he had made a lot of mates on the show, Comedy Dave said he would've saved Dominic.
In the end the result of the skate off was 6 save votes to Jeff compared to 3 for Dominic, meaning the cricketer was out of the competition.
Speaking after his exit, Dominic Cork said: "I've loved and there's one reason why I loved it and that's because of this lady here [Alexandra Schauman] and I hope there's another series next year because whoever gets her is one lucky man.
"I've loved every bit of it, even the judges, it's been a ball and I'll be watching every Sunday!"
Dancing On Ice continues next Sunday with a Las Vegas theme!


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Andrew Roberts: Walking With Destiny
In this week's books podcast, Sam talks to Andrew Roberts in front of an audience about his new biography on Winston Churchill. It charts the leader's powerful sense of personal destiny, his ambition and bravery as a soldier and a leader. The book interprets the events that defined Churchill, from the Dardanelles disaster of 1915, his years in the political wilderness, and his summoning to save his country in 1940. Sam and Andrew discuss Churchill's belief that he was 'walking with destiny', his prophesies of European disaster in the 1930s, as well as his drinking habits, the racist charges against him, and his singular ability to deliver some of the most memorable speeches of the 20th century.
Presented by Sam Leith at Daunt Books, Marylebone.