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Rhonda G. Murray, 56, of Hot Springs, S.D., formerly of Gillette, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at home due to lung cancer.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hot Springs Mueller Center with Bob Beninati officiating.
She will be remembered as always having a smile, for her laughter, for thoughtful acts of kindness, for her devotion to Jehovah and for her willingness to laugh at herself and others.
She was born in Rapid City, S.D., on May 29, 1956, to Edwin and Maxine (Andersen) Stocke. They raised her, her two sisters and brother in Sparks, Nev. Her childhood stories mainly consist of her quirky, fun and playful disposition.
She married the love of her life, Tom Murray, on Oct. 11, 1980. This marriage of 32 years was spent drinking coffee, laughing and raising two children. She also had the privilege of helping raise her stepdaughter.
They lived in Gillette for more than 20 years.
She was a proud grandmother and loved to play dress up with her "girlies."
She dedicated her life to Jehovah by water baptism on April 22, 1989. From that point on, her life's work was to share Bible truths with as many as she could. She believed that death is just a time of sleep, Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10; and that she will be resurrected to a paradise earth, Psalms 37: 10,11 and 29.
She deeply cared for her family and had many friends.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Murray of Hot Springs; son, Beau Murray of Ludlow, Vt.; daughters, Chelsea Lucey of Hot Springs and Angela Massey of Hot Springs; parents, Edwin and Maxine Stoke of Sparks, Nev.; brother, Edwin Stoke Jr. of San Diego; sisters, Lorna Southard of North Carolina and Sheila Wood of Reno, Nev.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.mccolleyschapels.com or attached to the obituary at www.gillettenewsrecord.com.


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By Ibrahim Khalif
A deposit taking microfinance institution launched Sh1 million home mortgages targeted at the low-end of the market a few weeks ago. The institution joins the rank of microfinance institutions (MFIs) that have lately targeted this market. Other institutions that extend loans for home ownership include co-operative societies.
Public institutions such as National Housing Corporation (NHC) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) provide housing through tenant purchase schemes.
For many, owning a home is a very expensive venture that requires long term savings in order to raise the requisite deposit and thereafter repay the mortgage for most of one's working life. It is in recognition of this fact and to encourage home ownership as well as mitigate the financial burden of owning a home that the government provided for tax incentives under the Income Tax Act.
There are two tax incentives for home ownership. One is known as Home Ownership Saving Plan (Hosp), which is meant to cater for those who are planning to own a home. The other is known as mortgage interest relief.
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To guard against non-qualifying depositors benefiting from Hosp tax incentive, depositors are required to provide an affidavit that they do not own or have not previously owned a home.
Under Hosp, one is entitled to a deduction against taxable income on savings of up to Sh4,000 per month for 10 years. This amount, which has remained unchanged for the last five years despite the steep rise in property prices over the same period. It is therefore not in tandem with the change in property prices over the last few years. In addition to the deduction, interest of up to Sh3 million earned on the savings is exempt from tax.
Any premature withdrawal of the deposits and use of the deposit for purpose other than building a home would result in claw back of the deduction, which will be subjected to tax. However, in order to qualify for the deduction, the savings must be with a saving plan registered with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Sadly, not all financial institutions qualify to operate Hosp, as this is the preserve of banks, insurance companies and building societies.
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MFIs that wish to venture into this area of saving for home ownership are barred from doing so as the Income Tax Act does not recognise them as 'approved institutions' for purpose of Hosp. Similar kind of unfair and inequitable tax treatment that exists under Hosp is replicated under mortgage interest relief. This relief provides for a deduction of mortgage interest of up to Sh150,000 per annum or Sh12,500 per month against one's taxable income.
To qualify for the relief, one should be in occupation of the premises and only one residence qualifies for the relief. This means that a polygamist servicing two mortgage loans will not qualify for the relief in respect of both homes.
Employers who give relief without verifying that the employee actually lives at the subject property and employees claiming the relief when they do not live at the address risk penalties if discovered by the KRA. This relief is given only on interest paid to banks, insurance companies, building societies and NHC.


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This is a start to a long journey of recognition training. I am trying to develop a master nosing class for our whiskey club and am using a nosing kit with 24 standard aromas in it. So how to begin, pour a little whiskey and decide which of the aromas are in it sounds simple right?Not so, the aromas are very close in certain areas and you have to work at it to decide which one is the closest. I say closest because the aroma kit gives you the broad brush stroke and you need to fill in the detail. So what I did was choose 6 aromas that i thought would be close and nose to find their presence. By the third whiskey a format arose, nose the whiskey, taste the whiskey, determine if aroma is present (simple yes no maybe), go back to yeses and decide if aroma is exact or similar. Then you may have to go back to the kit and pick a couple more aromas in the same family to see if something else is closer.For the group I think it will be important to start with very distinct whiskeys with strong specific aromas that are easy to identify. I am looking forward to putting this to the group to see how the format plays out.
What did I learn from the exercise?
The citrus in Irish whiskey is similar but not exactly like the orange in the kit, Laphroaig has some rose water in the finish and is more phenolic than peaty even though some peat is present. 2 of the 3 people I tried the yes, no, maybe with on Knob Creek found a aroma of clove and I didn't. You need fresh glasses for each aroma as they linger in the carafe for a long time. Lastly that there is always more to learned and everyone can benefit from trying this kit.


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Violent Games can Condition Children for Violent Behavior
By Brian LaBonte, Duncannon Record Staff Writer -- As printed in Duncannon Record March 16, 2000
They looked like the usual suburban teen-agers on the outside: young faces, pleasing smiles, upscale clothes. Yeah, they look like regular kids. On the inside, however, they were as hard as Marine drill instructors.
Unlike the Marines, however, they had no concept of right or wrong, they just killed.
Michael Carneal, Eric Harris, Dylan Klebold, and the others who killed for the sake of killing; a bunch of no-name nobodies until they massacred their fellow students and gained cheap and sleazy celebrity.
"We have raised a generation of barbarians who have learned to associate violence with pleasure, like the Romans cheering and snacking as the Christians were slaughtered in the Colosseum," said Lt. Col. Dave Grossman in a speech at Bethel College in Kansas.
Grossman is a former infantry officer, Ranger and psychology professor at the United States Military Academy. His book "On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society" was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1996.
He has advised military units and police departments, and directs the Warrior Science Group in Jonesboro, Ark. He has also been an expert witness in numerous court cases, including United States v. [Timothy] McVeigh, et al, the Oklahoma City bombing case.
Grossman says that violence in the media is to blame for much of the actual violence perpetuated by juveniles. His theory that violent films, television shows and interactive "shoot-'em-up" video games use the same psychological conditioning techniques used by the military.
Add this to what psychologists call enabling factors (factors beyond one's control, such as poverty and dysfunctional family lives) and you get kids who kill without remorse.
The difference between kids who use violence and the military use of violence is that military tempers the violence with discipline and a deep sense of duty and tradition. That is, the military teaches that killing is a necessary evil for survival and victory on the battlefield. The kids don't get this message in the media.
Shoot-'em-up video games are particularly dangerous, Grossman said, because they have a psychological effect called operant conditioning on the kids' minds.
Operant conditioning is a form of psychological conditioning that involves voluntary actions (such as firing a weapon) reinforced by events that make a person respond automatically, in a prescribed way, even under stress.
Astronauts go through this type of conditioning in simulators. They're exposed to every conceivable problem that can occur in space.
If something goes wrong for real, they react reflexively, not allowing fear to stand in their way. Marksmanship training in the military is also a form of operant conditioning.
Shoot-'em-up video games do the same thing: the enemy comes on the screen, the player must kill the enemy or get killed himself. Over and over the skill is reinforced.
Video games also offer classical conditioning. Classical conditioning causes a permanent change in an individual by making the person associate a certain behavior with an experience or feeling.
For example, in video games, when you kill the enemy you are rewarded with points or the opportunity to move on to the next level. The player learns to associate killing with victory or happiness.
The military rarely uses classical conditioning because it's considered barbaric and the effects are difficult to reverse.
Grossman says that killing is the learned skill, that the willingness to kill members of one's own species is something that's not natural. It must be taught and ingrained in a person's mind. Violent movies, video games and television teach kids that killing is associated with victory or pleasure.
Unlike the military, there are no safeguards built into the system. For kids, killing equals power; killing equals justice; killing equals fame. These are the messages kids get from the media.
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For information on the Constitution and Current membership click on the following link: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/committees/human-ethics.html
he HREC operates in accordance with the Australian code, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2007. It is required to have a minimum membership which includes:
- A Chairperson with suitable experience;
- At least two lay people, one man and one woman, who have no affiliation with the University and are not currently engaged in medical, scientific, legal or academic work;
- At least one person with knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care, treatment or counselling of people, eg a nurse, doctor, or allied health professional;
- At least one person who performs a pastoral care role in a community, eg an Aboriginal elder or minister of religion;
- At least one lawyer;
In addition, the HREC has members from the University academic staff who have research experience relevant to the areas in the University which are active in human research.
Positions Available
The University is currently seeking expressions of interest from both internal academic staff and members of the community who wish to be considered for future vacancies on the University's Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
Positions for internal academic staff
Positions are available for academic staff from the following areas:
- Health;
- Psychology; and
- Science and IT
It is anticipated that those who nominate for these positions will also agree to be a Research Ethics Advisor (REA) in their Faculty. For further information see REAs - Role and Responsibilities.
Positions for members of the community
Positions are available for:
- Two lay people, one man and one woman, who have no affiliation with the University and are not currently engaged in medical, scientific, legal or academic work;
- A person currently engaged as a professional carer/counsellor (eg, nurse or allied health professional);
- A lawyer*
* The lawyer position may also be filled by someone affiliated with the University, however, it is preferable that they not be engaged to advise the institution.
Members not affiliated with the University are reimbursed travel and other extraneous costs associated with performing their duties as a member. There is otherwise no remuneration.
If you wish to submit an expression of interest please select from the following forms:
Expressions of Interest must be lodged by Wednesday 15 May 2013 and can be submitted via mail, email or fax.
If you would like further information about these roles, please contact:
Ms Ruth Gibbins
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Research Integrity Unit
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"Pumpkin cake rolled like a jelly roll with cream cheese filling." - by Debbie Littlejohn
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Original recipe yields 1 - 15 inch cake roll
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan.
- Combine the self-rising flour, white sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the pumpkin, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Immediately turn cake out onto a damp cotton towel. Starting from a long side, roll cake with the towel jelly-roll fashion. Cool cake roll, seam side down, on wire rack until completely cool, about 1 hour. Gently unroll to fill.
- To make the cream cheese filling: Cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth.
Amount Per Serving (15 total)
- Calories
- 414 cal
- 21%
- Fat
- 18.9 g
- 29%
- Carbs
- 56.8 g
- 18%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Chris Davis & son, Jayden get ready to pick up their gas-sipper! Sandra Moss sees them off with a "Thank You" to both and to Mom, Amanda! We hope you enjoy your Honda!!
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RAPPERS RESPOND TO COLORADO'S NEW MARIJUANA LAW: Rappers took to Twitter to respond to Colorado's Amendment 64 -- which made it legal to smoke marijuana in the state. Lil Scrappy wrote, "It would be great if I was still blowing but I'm on chill mode for God. Liquor is legal and less harmful ... so [weed] should be legal everywhere too." Cash Out wrote, "It's great! I wish they would legalize weed everywhere and there would be way more happy people in this country." Future tweeted, "Hey s**t, I don't live in Colorado but when I get there for a show we can smoke. They need to bring [this law] to Atlanta."
- Read more reactions: http://tinyurl.com/an5kx8b
JAY-Z AND COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW: Jay-Z and Coldplay have announced that they will be performing at Brooklyn's Barclay's Center on New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve 2010, Jay and Coldplay both performed at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas -- along with Kanye West, Beyonce and John Mayer.
MEEK MILL SPEAKS ON HIS TROUBLED PAST: Philly MC Meek Mill has opened up about his troubled past. In an interview with MTV, Meek talked about going to jail at 18, He said, "I caught a case and had 57 charges. Young guys that get caught with a gun - they're gonna automatically charge you up. All I did was walk outside with a gun." Meek revealed that the majority of the charges got dropped, but he had to serve time on weapons charges. This is when he knew he wanted to change his life for the better. He said, "I just [didn't] wanna die. I [didn't] wanna get shot or get life in jail because that's the usual script. I ended up going about 20-something months and realized that wasn't the place I wanted to be."
- Read more: http://tinyurl.com/a7e6kz2
FRENCH MONTANA RELEASES TRACKLISTING FOR 'MAC & CHEESE 3': French Montana has release the tracklisting for his new mixtape Mac & Cheese 3. The mixtape will include appearances from J. Cole, Ma$e, Rick Ross, Trina, Tyga, Fat Joe, Mac Miller, Diddy, Red Cafe, and MGK. No specific release date has been announced as of yet.
- Check out the tracklisting: http://tinyurl.com/aamj5pz
JUELZ SANTANA ANNOUNCES NEW MIXTAPE: Juelz Santana took to Twitter to announce new mixtape. The Harlem MC announced that the mixtape will be entitled GODWILL'N. There is no specific date on when the mixtape will be released.
YOUNG DRO SUED ORDERED TO PAY $67,000 FOR UNPAID MASERATI: According to TMZ.com, rapper Young Dro has been ordered to pay $67,000 for his unpaid 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport. Earlier this year, the rapper was sued in an Atlanta court after he defaulted on the payments.
Reports say that Cee-Lo Green was involved in a physical altercation with two women last year in Miami Beach. According to TMZ.com, according to law enforcement, the women told cops that they met the Voice judge at a nightclub and were invited back to his hotel room. Once they got there, one of the women started to argue with Cee-Lo and that is when he asked them to leave. Cee-Lo and another witness told cops that the women were both intoxicated.
According to the report, Cee-Lo started to walk one of the women out of the room. One of the women called him a "fat motherf**ker." He then responded, "You need to leave, b*tch." Cee-Lo and the women then started to argue outside and it turned physical. Cee Lo claimed that the woman started to punch and slap him in his face and they started fighting. Witnesses say that the other woman jumped Cee Lo from behind and started hitting him in the head.
- Police were called, but they couldn't determine who started the fight -- so they determined that it was mutual. No one was arrested.
- A few weeks back, Cee-Lo was accused of sexually assaulting a woman.
Just like Chris Brown, Rihanna has also denied that they are officially back together. During her live chat with Andy Cohen on Facebook last week, when asked what she thought about Chris, she said, "He's dope . . . He's kind of all right." When asked if they were back together, she simply replied, "Nope."
RiRi also talked about their duet "Nobodies Business." She said, "'Nobody's Business' is basically the way I look at everything regarding my personal life. Even though you have to witness it, it's being documented at every second, it still is mine. This is mine at this point."
She added, " If I had it my way, it would be really nobody's business. I can't escape that, and it sucks, but whatever."
- RiRi also talked about saying that she wanted to be the black Madonnaearly on in her career. She said, "You know what, Madonna is one of those artist that she was very self expressive, she was bold, she was fearless, and all those things that I looked up to. As a young woman I wanted to be all of those things. I wanted to really just be myself, feel free to express it and not be afraid of what people would think about it."
- She added, "There will never be another Madonna. At this point I am just so good with being Rihanna. I love her. I'm cool, I'm OK. Madonna is still the sh*t, she's still the queen, she's awesome."
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- Battered Rihanna's face on flyer for Chris Brown performance: http://tinyurl.com/b2ufnn5
Despite the rumors, the photos and new song together, Chris Brown has denied that he and Rihanna are officially back together. In a radio interview, when asked if they are dating, he responded, "No, [but] I'm not uncomfortable talking about this. [...] With the video I did, I put a webisode out explaining my situation [and how I am] dealing with it."
- On why he decided to do the webisode, he said, "It's just me being honest with myself. Me and [Rihanna] have history. Me and her will always be the best of friends and we are working on our friendship now as far as everything goes. I know God does not give us too much to handle, that we can't handle. [...] when I feel a certain urge - whether its music or an emotion, I feel it's good to share it with people because it's an experience."
Chris also admitted that his ex Karrueche was upset about the video that he made. On whether he is really in love with both RiRi and Karrueche, he said, "Yeah! I think when people say 'Chris How do you say that? You can't'...I guess when you feel it you will know it. It's not something I can sit there and say I'm an expert on [...] its nothing like that. It's a touchy situation. It's difficult. . . . as far as the world goes, I'm not asking them to accept that. You know, like, buy an album damn it! Buy whatever it is that you want to hear me say because I'm saying it on this album."
- Chris also admitted that it is hard working on his friendship with Ri Ri publicly. He said, "Absolutely! Because it doesn't become your situation anymore. I think everybody feels so attached to this old situation. I mean it is still a detrimental situation because of the stuff that we deal with today and that's why I'm doing like the Jenesse Center and all these other stuff that shows that domestic violence is not okay. But as far as like our personal lives, I think people just have to like give it a chance, not even give it a chance - shut the hell up! That's basically what it is! Because at the end of the day, whatever opinion they have is not going to change what I'm doing and it hasn't and it's not going to change what they are doing."
Rumor has it that Queen Latifah is going to come out of the closet on her upcoming talk show. According to The National Enquirer, sources say that Latifah is finally ready to opened up about her personal life.
A source said, "She's going to open up, and her official announcement (coming out) will no doubt have fans glued to their TV screens. It will be impossible for her to do a daily talk show and not address the issue of her sexuality. She just wants to do it in her own way, on her own show!"
- The Queen Latifah show -- which is being executive produced by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, will debut next year.
- Queen Latifah reportedly dated personal trainer Jeanette Jenkins for years. The two broke up last year. She is now reportedly dating choreographer Eboni Nichols.
Royce Reed has confirmed that she will not be on the next season of Basketball Wives: Miami. The reality star took to Twitter this past weekend and wrote, "I was trying 2 wait till y'all saw it but ppl ask me everyday sooo I have NO IDEA whn BBw Miami comes back. I'm not on the next season. I have my dance company 2worry about & using my degree. Will def keep u updated on the NYC play, dance workout video & studio opening!"
- She then added, "Maybe now they'll finally let me out of my contract."
THIS JUST IN: OBAMA WINS FLORIDA: Florida has finally finished counting the votes cast in last Tuesday's elections. The state finalized the count just in time for Saturday's noon filing deadline. Election Day was a nightmare for Floridians, with many waiting four hours or longer to cast their ballots. It was just as bad in the previous days, when the state's polls were open for early voting. Governor Rick Scotthas ordered a review of the state's election process.
With the Florida vote in, we now know that the final electoral vote count is 332 for President Barack Obama and 206 for Republican candidate Mitt Romney. The president's margin of victory was razor-thin. The final tally shows him winning 50.01 percent of the Florida vote, compared to 49.13 percent for Romney.
In most years, Florida's 29 electoral votes are decisive in getting one candidate over the 270 threshold. This year, Ohio got in earlier by nearly four days.
TWELVE THINGS NOT TO BUY DURING THE HOLIDAYS (Yahoo)
1) Laptops. Most new laptop models are released in October or November, just in time for holiday season. If your top goal isn't to own the latest technology, you'll find a better deal on laptops in early fall as retailers will be discounting older models to make room for new inventory.
2) Cameras. Find the best deals on cameras in February, when newer camera models are introduced. By late February, older camera models sell at discounts of 30-percent or more. Presidents' Day weekend is a good time to find sales.
3) Skis. The best time to find deals on skis is in March and April, as ski season winds down. Stores will discount models from the past winter.
4) Bicycles. Cold weather is in fact the best time to buy a bicycle -- if you wait until after the holiday rush. Shops will be offering steep discounts on older models, and are more likely to throw in free extra accessories because they are looking for business during the slow winter months.
5) Cars. Find the best deals on cars during the day on New Year's Eve. Car dealers are in the mood to haggle and clear the inventory before year-end to make room for new models and earn manufacturer incentives. TrueCar estimates vehicles will average 9% below sticker price on December 31st.
6) Cruises. Book the best deal on a summertime cruise during "wave season" which runs January to March. Cruise lines will be competing for customers and offering deals as a result.
7) Luggage. The months after the holidays are quiet periods for vacations, so stores will lower prices on luggage. Buy your new suitcase in February or March for the best deal.
8) Jewelry. Jewelers are more willing to negotiate in April, after tax season, and in July and August when there are no gift-giving holidays.
9) Linens. Wait for January "white sales" before buying sheets, blankets, and towels. Look for discounts in department stores and from some catalog retailers ranging from 10-percent to 60-percent.
10) Tools. Wait 'til Father's Day to give Dad his new drill- prices on tools will fall by 25-percent by June.
11) Suits. Wait until January, when spring collections arrive at stores and Fall and Winter suits go on sale.
12) Broadway Tickets. Get the best ticket prices in January, February, or July. Tickets are cheaper because fewer people are seeing shows


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The Moon Saw It All
By Nancy L. Young
Ever wonder what animals do after dark? They dance the night away at a critter ball thrown for one and all in The Moon Saw It All! Through delightful poetry and creative imagery, little ones are transported to a fantastical world where crickets rub wings to a jitterbug dance, gila monsters swish to the monster-mash, centipedes tap while night hawks rap and quail tango at a moonlit bash. Read before bed, its gentle rhyming pattern and upbeat message cradle children like a loving hug.
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GQ GQ. Where are You?
By Sharon I. Ritt
Follow GQ, a curious Gambels quail as he leaves home to look for playmates and explore the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. GQ sees many interesting plants and animals on his journey, but soon decides the best place to be is home. A CD accompanies the book which features the author's narration of the story and a sing-along version as well. An illustrated non-fiction section details plants and animals that appear in the story. Activity ideas for home and school are also included.
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Nanisé, A Navajo Herbal:
By Vernon O. Mayes and Barbara Bayless Lacy
Nanisé, A Navajo Herbal, co-authored by Vernon O. Mayes and Barbara Bayless Lacy, details 100 plants that are found on the Navajo Reservation, providing the reader with the Navajo name for each plant as well as ways the Navajos used them in everyday life, whether for ceremonial, medicinal or household purposes - complete with illustrations. The 100 plants are some of the most common Reservation flora of over 1,500 species of wild, vascular plants, including ferns, horsetails, conifers and flowering species and were selected by the Navajo Health Authority, Ethnobotany Project staff and approved by the Navajo Medicine Men's Association.
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Arizona Color Me Wacky!
By Michael Hagelberg, story by Lynda Exley & Conrad Storad
Born out of the wildly successful Arizona Way Out West & Wacky, Arizona Color Me Wacky! features 32 pages of coloring fun. The accompanying text teaches children about the Grand Canyon State's unique animals, plants and insects. The delightful, yet scientifically correct illustrations were created by award-winning illustrator Michael Hagelberg.
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Arizona Way Out West & Witty
By Conrad J. Storad & Lynda Exley
Library Edition In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky makes reading about Arizona's history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities.
While Arizona Way Out West & Wacky solicits children to write and color on its pages, Witty: Library Edition, has reconfigured activities and word games with no coloring pages, and it?s formatted as a chapter book. It's ideal for libraries and schools, because its readers are entertained and educated, but not tempted to mark up the copy. Plus, it comes with a curriculum guide in the back of the book!
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Arizona Way Out West & Wacky
By Conrad J. Storad and Lynda Exley
In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky makes reading about Arizona's history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities. Finally, a history book kids will want to read!
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Addie Slaughter
By Susan L. Krueger, Ed.D. with Reba Wells Grandrud, Ph.D.
Famous Sheriff John Slaughter's young daughter, Addie, bravely travels from Texas to the Arizona-Mexico border, settling on the 1800s Slaughter Ranch. Along the way, her mother dies; she narrowly escapes a stagecoach robbery and murder; an earthquake destroys the ranch; her father's earlobe is shot off; and she meets Geronimo.
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By Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson
Cheery is a Chiricahua Leopard Frog. He starts as an egg in a pond, turns into a tadpole, and then into a frog. Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson explains why Leopard Frogs and other amphibians might become extinct. Cheery: How a Lonely Frog Finds Friends tells children what can be done to save the frogs.
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Rattlesnake Rules
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Conrad demystifies the world of rattlesnakes and introduces children to such topics as who, when, and what rattlesnakes eat. He shows readers why rattlesnakes have rattles and what it means if you hear one. You will learn how the snakes? forked tongues help them survive. The delightful and colorful illustrations of Nathaniel P. Jensen help bring the story alive.
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Dave Pratt, Behind the Mic:
By Dave Pratt
Dave Pratt, Behind the Mic: 30 Years in Radio is the life story of a small town boy who beat the odds to become the most prolific name in the history of Arizona radio. Over three decades, The Morning Mayor has been honored with over 100 awards, sold out arena and stadium concerts, topped ratings in three different formats, become one of the highest paid radio personalities in the nation, defeated cancer, and has raised millions of dollars for charity. More importantly, Dave has never forfeited his personal beliefs and has never sacrificed his personal character. The loyalty of his listeners and the love of his family have continued to be his driving force.
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GUNSMOKE: An American Institution on CD
By Ben Costello
Fifty years of Gunsmoke - including bios, background stories and hundreds of photos - is now available on CD. Television buffs conveniently enjoy a ?greener? version of the 620-page book Gunsmoke: An American Institution by Ben Costello on their computer, where they can zoom photos or enlarge print for their reading pleasure.
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GUNSMOKE: An American Institution, Paperback Edition
By Ben Costello
After two successful print runs in hardcover and a CD, Ben Costello's Gunsmoke: An American Institution is finally available in a softbound format.
The impressive book is chock full of hundreds of photos, bios and background stories of Miss Kitty, Marshal Matt Dillon, Doc Adams and all the Gunsmoke television show characters. For 20 years, Gunsmoke ruled the airwaves, and now western and television history buffs can relive the show's 635 episodes and millions of memories for less.
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Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty
By Beckey Burgoyne
Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty: To Dodge and Beyond provides a chronological look into Amanda Blake's life both on- and off-screen. As a fan of Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty, author Beckey Burgoyne was more than happy to take on the task of writing Blake's biography. However, this is more than just a typical biography. It?s a tale of strength, courage and compassion. It's the story of a legendary character that sparked a generation of women to challenge conventional views on the traditional roles they were expected to play in society. Blake's positive influence on young women can still be felt today.
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A Feather in the Rain
By Alex Cord
This classic tale of love and passion written by noted film and TV actor Alex Cord begins with a tragic incident from the author's own life.
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Legends in the Kitchen
By compiled by Mrs. Howard Keel & Linda Foster Radke
Legends in the Kitchen is chock full of delicious and unique recipes that make it possible for chefs and novice cooks alike to impress their friends and family with the very same dishes famous entertainers and dignitaries prepare and serve to their guests.
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Riding the Hollywood Trail
By Charlie LeSueur
For more than 50 years, ?B? Westerns packed neighborhood theaters. Through extensive research and interviews with actors and their families, film historian Charlie LeSueur paints an all-encompassing portrait of this Western movie era with Riding the Hollywood Trail: Tales of the Silver Screen Cowboys. LeSueur brings Westerns and their cowboy stars to life!
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The Misadventures of a Roving Cartoonist
By Tom Gill
For nearly four decades, cartoonist Tom Gill brought to life the daring adventures of the Lone Ranger and his faithful sidekick Tonto. In his own words, Gill describes his remarkable life as a self-taught cartoonist who went on to draw some of the most famous comic books in American history.
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Lady Lost
By Marge Graziano
Imagery, wisdom and humor punctuate Marge Graziano?s personal account of an elaborate home restoration project she undertook unexpectedly but accomplished with pure heart and soul. When she was introduced to the 'Lady' of the Honeymoon Cottage, Marge never expected where this fantastic journey in historic Jerome, Arizona would lead.
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Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War
By Gayle Martin
As Luke and his sister Jenny resume their summer vacation their mother plans a stop at the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. But when a thunderstorm begins to brew, Luke and Jenny realize things aren't what they seem. Suddenly they are swept back in time and find themselves face-to-face with the notorious Billy the Kid. The ghost of Paul, a young buffalo soldier who lived over a century ago, guides them on their journey as they experience the life and times of this mysterious young outlaw. Will Billy the Kid live up to his legend?
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
By Gayle Martin
Luke and his sister Jenny aren't overly excited when they first learn of their mother's plan to take them to Tombstone, Arizona, as part of their vacation. That changes in a hurry when they are suddenly swept back to the 1880s and the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The ghost of the Grand Hotel's handyman, a kindly gentleman by the name of Swamper, guides them through the events of that fateful time. Young readers are right there with Luke and Jenny as they learn firsthand the story of the Earp brothers and what led to the historic shootout.
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Power's Garden
By Dianne Ebertt Beeaff
Tragedy and triumph unfurl when a devout Mormon family hires a headstrong young widow during trying economic times. Two families-one Texan, one Mormon-develop an embattled but gripping relationship in the Arizona desert, while WWI rages abroad. Long-kept secrets unfold as they challenge tradition and ultimately learn to love.
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I Just Am
By Bryan Lambke and Tom Lambke
Bryan Lambke was born in 1981 with Down syndrome, a disability that affects children in one of every 800-1,000 births. Bryan, with the help of his father Tom, has just authored I Just Am, a book that is both charming and disarming, one that offers an insight into his world.
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Northeast Elementary School physical education teacher Beckey Burgoyne wrote the book on Amanda Blake, known to most of us Gunsmoke fans as "Miss Kitty."
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Susan Krueger, Ed.D author of Addie Slaughter and Conrad J. Storad and Lynda Exley co-authors of Arizona Way Out West and Wacky will be making appearances as part of the Celebration for Arizona's February 14th, 2012 Centennial.
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Get the Most From ReturnsRecently, high-tech manufacturers and service providers gathered at Interlog Summer 2011 in Los Angeles. This annual conference specifically focuses on the aftermarket and brings together after-sales service parts and reverse logistics professionals in high-tech industries to share their supply chain successes and challenges. Interlog provided the opportunity for companies to come together and discuss the ins and outs of reverse logistics, especially since this area can lead to competitive advantages in the marketplace. A 2010 Aberdeen report on reverse logistics found that best-in-class companies were recognizing $1.8 million in year-over-year savings as a result of improved velocity of returns. In addition, reverse logistics and aftermarket services consulting firm Greve-Davis found that consumers across the United States returned $200 billion worth of goods last year -- thats more than the GDPs of 66 percent of the countries in the world. And yet, despite the potential opportunities to improve the top and bottom lines, reverse logistics is a business area that is consistently overlooked by many companies. It is true that the returns and repair process is complicated, particularly for high-value products like computers or smartphones. However, the costs of failing to focus on this area go beyond lost savings opportunities: This supply chain breakdown also can impair the customer experience and damage brand reputation. For high-tech manufacturers, the top business concern around reverse logistics has been "meeting customer expectations"; and the biggest supply chain challenge has been cited as "getting customers to comply with processes," followed by "losing money" and "damaging brand reputation," according to the 2010 Change in the (Supply) Chain survey of high-tech companies conducted by IDC and UPS. To overcome challenges in reverse logistics and get more return on investments, high-tech companies must treat this area, not only as an integral part of their supply chain strategies, but also as an integral part of their business. This means appointing executives or managers to be in charge of reverse logistics and focusing on training for all employees who touch the returns process at any point in the supply chain. Another critical success factor in returns is understanding exactly how the process is working (or not working) at one's company today and then developing a plan for how improvements can be made in the future. This involves supply chain analysis and mapping to identify best-practices around decisions such as: which transportation modes to use depending upon the urgency or value of the return; where to stock spare parts needed for repairs; whether to route products to different locations if they are being recycled rather than repaired; and how they will increase visibility for returns to help with inventory planning. There are a lot of factors to consider, which can be a daunting process for companies that do it alone. UPS frequently helps high-tech companies with these supply chain assessments, and many companies benefit from a third-party assessment for outside perspectives and expertise. There also are solutions targeted specifically toward returns available to high-tech companies today. During the Interlog conference, UPS announced the launch of a new combined pickup and delivery service called UPS Returns Exchange. The service is particularly well suited for manufacturers of high-value products, such as high-tech and electronics companies that want to control cost and improve the post-sales customer experience. In short, reverse logistics has significant top- and bottom-line impact and should be a high priority for high-tech companies. Companies that see it any other way should quickly adjust their thinking. |
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I always tell my children that life is full of risks. Some of them we can avoid and some we bring on ourselves by our own behaviors. Examples I use--driving is a risk, but driving drunk or riding with a drunk driver enormously increases the risk. Walking home is a risk, but walking at night or walking on certain streets at 3 a.m. is a bigger risk--and walking in a gang neighborhood wearing the wrong color is an even bigger risk. Marriage is a risk--but marrying too soon is a bigger risk, and marrying a partner with substance problems or who is an abuser is a much bigger risk. Every time I walk down my hallway I risk falling and breaking my neck. But my risk rises if I'm drunk and in the dark and my hallway is full of debris and garbage.
Life is full of risks. Certain risks are unavoidable if we wish to enjoy life. But we can lower our risk by making good decisions and increase our risk by making bad decisions. Or I may choose to accept some risks because the benefit is so high.
Pregnancy is a bit of a risk, but the odds are overwhelmingly good, and the chance of having a baby is a wonderful reward! You know, people play the lottery every day with odds of millions to one against. Even a mom with the highest risk pregnancy probably has a better than nine out of ten chance of a baby at the end. Many women who are "high risk" will be willing to accept the risk of sorrow and disappointment in order to "take the chance" of finally having a baby.
Everything comes down to a question of risk versus benefit, and personal responsibility.
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Name: Marin Voth
Nickname (on the internet): emvee
Star sign/Blood type: Taurus
Birthday: 5/11
Current city: San Francisco
What's the bike scene like in San Francisco for females? blossoming
What's your favourite ride right now? every ride is my favorite ride
Where's your favourite place to ride? Anywhere in San Francisco, Oakland and/or Berkeley.
Favourite riding outfit: chrome bag, a short skirt and leggings
Favourite food: does coffee count?
What makes you laugh? everything
What makes you angry? people who ride their bikes on the sidewalk.
What are you listening to on your I-pod? A-Trak: Dirty South Dance 2
Do you have any pets? no. I'm highly allergic to furry animals, so I can only love them on the internet.
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December 1999
Reference No. 2000-10-014
Executive Summary
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C.§ 1692b (1996), included provisions that restrict various collection abuses and harassment in the private sector that did not apply to the United States (U.S.) Government. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act, Pub. L. No. 105-206, 112 Stat. 685 (1998) (future references to this law will be to the law in general and will be referred to as RRA 98), however, requires the IRS to be at least as considerate to taxpayers as private creditors are required to be with their customers. In addition, taxpayers whose FDCPA rights are violated can now file a civil action under 26 U.S.C. § 7433 (1986) for damages against the U.S. Government. IRS reports show that approximately 2.5 million taxpayers were in active Collection status as of March 31, 1999. All of these taxpayers have the potential to have their FDCPA rights violated if IRS employees do not comply with the regulations.
Specifically, the RRA 98 added 26 U.S.C. § 6304 (1986), which states that, in general, IRS employees are not to communicate with taxpayers in connection with the collection of any unpaid tax:
The RRA 98 also added 26 U.S.C. § 7803(d)(1)(G) (1986) requiring the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to provide information to the Congress regarding any administrative or civil actions with respect to violations of the FDCPA, including a summary of employee administrative actions taken against IRS employees and a summary of money paid as part of a civil action.
We did not identify any civil actions where money has been paid out to taxpayers as a result of FDCPA violations, based on our review of information provided by the Department of Justice's Tax Division. ****1,3d****, at the time of our review, IRS management information systems did not reflect the number of FDCPA violations. Instead, IRS systems indirectly tracked violations based on issue codes that describe the inappropriate employee behavior, such as misuse of position/authority or unprofessional conduct. ****1,3d****.
During our limited review of the IRS' process for controlling and tracking potential FDCPA violations, we identified two areas needing IRS management attention. IRS management addressed the first area during our audit when we brought the issue to their attention.
The Internal Revenue Service Has Upgraded Existing Management Information Systems to Track Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Violations and Identify Monetary Settlements to Taxpayers
Taxpayer complaints about IRS employee conduct can be identified through several IRS functions and management information systems. If a taxpayer files a civil action or if IRS management determines that the taxpayer's FDCPA rights were potentially violated, the complaint should be referred and tracked on one or both of the following IRS systems:
At the time of our review, these systems did not have information that tracked FDCPA violations. However, IRS management had recognized the need to identify FDCPA violations and had already taken steps toward creating specific violation codes that would identify fair debt collection violations on the ALERTS. In addition, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel responded to an audit memorandum, stating that it had added a specific sub-category tracking code to the CASE that will identify FDCPA civil actions filed by taxpayers and track money paid to taxpayers who are successful in FDCPA civil actions against the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service Management May Not Always Properly Report Potential Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Violations
IRS managers are responsible for understanding the provisions of the FDCPA to ensure taxpayer complaints of fair debt collection violations are properly reported to the appropriate IRS division. However, the IRS provided only limited training on the new RRA 98 provisions and did not provide specific guidance to employees in the Chief Operations Officer organization or in the Taxpayer Advocate's office on the FDCPA regulations and reporting process.
Our review of taxpayer complaints in two IRS districts indicated that all FDCPA violations may not have been reported; however, we do not know if this is happening nationwide. We identified three additional FDCPA violations that were handled internally instead of being referred to the Office of Labor Relations to be tracked. ****1,3d****. IRS management agreed that the complaints should have been reported to the Office of Labor Relations as potential FDCPA violations.
We also reviewed our own Office of Investigations' Investigations Management Information System to determine if there were any FDCPA violations. We identified seven open investigations (from six different districts in three separate regions) having FDCPA violation codes. However, while IRS management referred these allegations to us as potential IRS Restructuring and Reform Act, Pub. L. No. 105-206, 112 Stat. 720 (1998) (referred to as RRA 98 § 1203) violations or as employee conduct issues, they did not properly identify them as potential FDCPA violations.
This report has no additional recommendations for corrective action beyond what the IRS had committed to during the audit. We will be performing a subsequent review during Fiscal Year 2000 to determine whether potential FDCPA violations are being properly reported nationwide.
Management's Response: The IRS has upgraded the ALERTS by adding new issue codes that specifically identify FDCPA violations. Guidance has been sent to the Office of Labor Relations staff to ensure proper use of these codes. In addition, the Office of Chief Counsel is now entering case information regarding amounts paid out for violations of 26 U.S.C. § 6304 into the CASE. The entries will indicate whether such payments resulted from settling a claim prior to suit or settlement of judgment as the result of a suit.
Currently, the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) contains procedures for reporting allegations of inappropriate behavior, but the procedures do not refer specifically to the new case issues that are used to identify FDCPA violations. The IRS will supplement the IRM to include procedures that will require managers to identify alleged FDCPA violations and report the violations to the servicing Labor Relations office so they can be tracked on the ALERTS.
Management's complete response to the draft report is included as Appendix VII.
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Four Seasons George V has joined in not only with an overall renovation of its rooms, but also with the addition of a swank Penthouse to its list of expensive suites. Situated on the 8th floor of the hotel, Pierre-Yves Rochon was brought in to imagine what the Penthouse would look like if he were a wealthy businessman that had acquired the space.
Walls decorated with sycamore, majilite, and silk, travertine flooring, lavish furniture, Baccarat crystal glassware, and such every-day amenities as a winter garden all aim to make the 160 sq m (1,630 sq ft) suite feel like a place where �time would not exist anymore�. Sweeping views over Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower can be had from no less than six terraces or the intimate upper balcony.
A pretty spectacular marble bathroom features an infinity bath that reminds us of the one in the $30,000-a-night Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons New York. First images of the George V Penthouse show beautiful flowers throughout, which is no surprise given the magical displays in the lobby the hotel is justifiably famous for, courtesy of master florist Jeff Leatham (we think the price of a drink at the bar can be worth it for the chance to look at the public spaces alone).
While the Penthouse cannot be reserved online, and prices are not disclosed, an entry-level Superior Room usually starts around �1,000 ($1,230), so it wouldn�t surprise us if a night in this Parisian pied-�-terre will easily run into the five figures.
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Palm Canyon
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Palm Canyon Description
While Balboa Park has acres of manicured gardens that are excellent for casual walks, the Palm Canyon is a step into the natural beauty of Southern California. Just across from the park's Organ Pavillion is the grand wooden footbridge and stairs that lead down to the trail head. The trail itself is relatively easy going, so sandals should be fine. Some of the lush palms and eucalyptus trees that line the trail date back to 1912. In addition to the plant life, you're likely to see little lizards and all kinds of birds from sparrows to hawks.
Kid Tips
Babies: There is a large flight of stairs leading down to the trail, so babies and strollers have to be carried.
Planning Notes
- Stay on the path. Since it is a Southern California canyon, there are little animals in some of the brush that should not be disturbed. The plants are also protected, so don't pick any flowers or palm fronds. It's best to observe the natural setting from the path.
- Dress comfortably. During summer, it can get hot and dusty down in the canyon, so make sure your family is wearing cool clothing.
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A man riding a motorcycle with flashing lights and wearing a tan and green outfit posed as a sheriff's deputy Tuesday morning and pulled over a motorist in Lawndale, deputies said.
The 35- to 40-year-old white man flashed blue and red lights and pulled a driver over near 147th Street and Inglewood Avenue. He was wearing a tan uniform shirt and green pants similar to those worn by sheriff's deputies.
His badge, however, appeared to be a fake.
"When the motorist asked the man what sheriff's station he was assigned to, the individual remounted his motorcycle and rapidly sped off," sheriff's Lt. Jeff Adams said.
Deputies asked anyone with any information about the man to call South Los Angeles sheriff's station detectives at 323-820-6700.
Deputies advised motorists pulled over to:
Stop in well-lighted areas that can be easily seen by the general public.
Ask the officer or deputy to identify himself with an identification card.
Note unusual or odd uniform markings.
Be aware of any strange requests or personal questions being asked.
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Comment Number: | OL-102139 |
Received: | 11/27/2004 8:53:16 PM |
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Commenter: | Donald L |
State: | IA |
Subject: | Trade Regulation Rule on Telemarketing Sales |
Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment |
CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 310 |
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This act would only serve to weaken the current laws restricting the abuse of people by telemarketers. This act would open countless loopholes for abuse by telemarketers. Pre-recorded calls serve no purpose other than to thrust unrequested advertisements on people. The opportunities for this to be abused are huge, and marketers have proven time again they'll abuse any means to spam people. This act should be opposed vigorously. The very thought it's ven being considered disusts me.


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Archive for Berkshire Weddings
Claire and Mark – A Fab 4 from Silchester House
Posted by: | CommentsAnother Fab 4. Another quick as melting butter in the microwave post as well. Gotta get all geared, charged and loaded up for tomorrow's wedding. But I just had to post something from today as I got in earlier than usual and the Mrs is out. So, a few from Claire and Mark's 'Spring' wedding at Silchester House. More on Monday afternoon.
I don't normally like Fab 4s to include a detail…but I quite like this shoe shot.
My secret studio!
Amy and Miles at Wasing Park
Posted by: | CommentsAmy and Miles came to me mostly by accident. When Amy was a child her family met another family on holiday (in Spain I think). They made a connection and through the persistence of the children the families got together again…and again…and again. That family had two children as well. Laura and Lindsay. Fast forward a bunch of years and Laura then becomes Shootinghip Bride Number 1. Basically she is like the 'godfather'. From her many weddings come. She is responsible for quite a few weddings in the past few years. Something I very grateful for. I'm pleased to say that this time next year I'll be preparing to photograph Lindsay's wedding at Lulworth Castle. Its like going full circle.
OK…this isn't supposed to be about Laura…its about Miles and Amy. Miles is the Diet Coke man. That hunk of a guy that turns up, not window washing in a muscle vest top but rather the IT guy who fixes your problems. You deliberately put viruses on your computer to get him around. Devilish! Amy is the calm one. Thoughtful, circumspect and focused. A picture editor as well (no pressure then). It all comes together in a most remarkable place. Wasing Park. Set in the Berkshire countryside in a private estate it not only boasts two function 'barns' but also a church within the grounds. Plenty of accommodation as well. Its a gem. Good friends, loving family. A perfect combination.
I kind of need to get on with my to do list…but I did want to share some images from their day. There is also a link at the end for more images on my Facebook business page. So look, scroll and click at the bottom!
Deep breaths
Amy's dress by the infamous dress maker MOB (Mother of the Bride…pretty cool huh!)
Not a Diet Coke in sight!
Vicar says 'stop'
Don't ask!
What a character…some great stories about Utah beach in WW2. Fascinating!
Joke camera?
Inside the beautiful Castle Barn at Wasing Park
Sisters in a reverse selfy! Helen has a lot to answer for!
Yes…that is a Michael Jackson glove on the best man's hand!
Dance hall days
As promised…more images from Miles and Amy's Wasing Park wedding on my Facebook Business page
Amy and Miles – Wasing Park – Fab 4
Posted by: | CommentsSince there was little time to anything else this morning before racing off for wedding number 2 of 3 this weekend, I decided to do a quick Fab 4. Miles and Amy were married at Wasing Park in the church on the grounds of the estate. What a fantastic venue! More on Monday.
Louise and Steve – New Mill in Eversley
Posted by: | CommentsThere's nothing that Berocca and a long things to do list can't cure. I'm steadily working my way through the backlog of August. This weekend is a blessing and a curse. 3 weddings. Its great to be booked, loved and working — but perhaps the timing could have been different. I don't reckon it will matter in a month or so…just some great memories from a summer's worth of amazing weddings!
Here we find Louise and Steve who were married at the New Mill in Eversley. The home of low beams and cars that break down in the ford. Quite apt as I was speaking to a friend who is also a photographer. I told him I was at New Mill. He said "did you hit your head"…"yes, blood and everything". Did you see the photos of the cars that broke down trying to cross the ford?" .. "No but I did see a car broken down trying to cross the ford". Reputations exist for a reason.
Another quickie post….
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Some folks expressed their displeasure at unexpected arrival of Zombies….
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Emily and James – Elcot Park Hotel – Berkshire
Posted by: | CommentsYes…its been exceedingly quiet the last week or so. Not that I haven't had 3 weddings but rather we were away in between. A family holiday near Weymouth. So now its catch up time. I have to exercise brevity for the next few weeks. With so many days out of the office with various things I find myself a bit further behind that I would like to be. I'm chomping on that elephant…one bite a time. But some things have to give. So, for Emily and James, here is a taster of their day. A little snippet to carry them through.
Wedding Photography Wasing Park – Kate and Richard – Fab Four
Posted by: | CommentsOK. Its been a weekend of added pressure. As you will read (or have read) in my previous post, I shot the wedding of someone who had a wedding photographer as a Best Man. Tough. Today it gets even closer to home in I shoot the girl next door. Technically Kate no longer lives next door but she still babysits the kids on a number of occasions throughout the year. The kids have seen 'nice Kate'…and 'cross Kate'…'get your but to bed, I'm telling your parents Kate'. I didn't really want any of those 'Kates'. This was my first trip to Wasing Park. I had seen a few other galleries of images but until you visit a place you never really know. I'm pleased to say its great. Well thought out, great spaces both inside and out. It only falls foul of the Health and Safety curse…that being exit signs, warning signs — basically just about every sign imaginable everywhere. But then…where doesn't?
As with all of my recent weddings I'm posting a Fab Few then backing it up with a few more that were still Fab, but didn't fit my rather cryptic method for determine the Fab Few. These can be viewed at the Facebook Preview Gallery.
Look at those leaves…you'd think it was October!
The newest Bond girl…Giggles Galore
When Dad speaks…people listen
Those little specs of 'dust' above their heads…in photography we refer to them as 'rain'.
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Malkin(s) Hocking Inaccuracy on Abortion Exposé
Michelle (and, I believe, Jesse) Malkin propelled a video of an undercover report on Planned Parenthood of Indiana. The PP staff member is apparently shown covering up for a reported statutory rape. If true, she should be held accountable to her employer and the state.
That said, the Malkins tend to treat sources from the "other" side as dubious. Her treatment of the Murtha-Haditha Massacre and Jamil Hussein scandals are the most notable case. The former she got almost right, the latter totally wrong.
Here the perspective is switched. The video running on MM.com has obvious signs of heavy editing and poor camera work. (I'm sure the investigators would be willing to hand over the original tapes if the state needs that evidence.)
I know Bloomington, Indiana pretty well, and I have been in that Planned Parenthood building. It is not an "abortion clinic" as claimed in Live Action Films's press release (reprinted at the Malkin link above). As far as I can recall, there are no doctors in Bloomington who perform abortions. The building does not have the facilities required to perform surgical procedures. If Michelle and Jesse held this exposé to the same standards they hold the Associated Press and CNN, they would be posting the phone numbers and home addresses of the anti-abortion students behind the video, because, honestly, they need to "grow up and take responsibility."


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