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Happy Saturday. Thank you for your support of Daily Thunder. The offseason isn't as fun as the onseason.
I just love this kind of stuff. What makes players tick, the little routines and rituals they do, the superstitions they have. Awesome.
Happy Saturday. Thank you for your support of Daily Thunder. The offseason isn't as fun as the onseason.
I just love this kind of stuff. What makes players tick, the little routines and rituals they do, the superstitions they have. Awesome.
Continuing a discussion on Russell Westbrook that Crow and I were having down in like... comment 500 or so, Russ's eFg% dips weirdly depending on when in the shot clock he's taking his shots. (Numbers referenced are from: http://bit.ly/NIBs4P ). From 0-10 seconds, his eFg% is .524 - presumably including fast break dunks and so giving it an understandable boost in his shot percentage. From 11-15 seconds, it's down to .438; from 16-20 seconds, it bounces back up to .513, and for 21+ seconds, it's an abysmal .381. I'm guessing for anything over 11 seconds, you're running a set play - or what passes for one in the Thunder offense. That last number is obviously the "Oh, crap, almost out of time" launch before the buzzer. The question I have is why the discrepancy between 11-15 and 16-20? Is that because he's getting it within the offense in the second and the first is him still breaking play? I don't know.
http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/32207/what-can-team-usa-basketball-learn-from-gordon-bombays-mighty-ducks This article is a marriage of one of my favorite movies of my childhood - and if I'm honest, I still would enjoy watching it - and the current Olympic team. Still reading, so not going to comment as to content yet, but it's been funny so far.
Hasheem Thabeet, 3 years for $3.65 million, only year 1 and $500 of year 2 guaranteed. Also confirmed by Mark Deeks of Shamsports on twitter.
Confirmed: Hollis Thompson only got 75K of his first year contract guaranteed. He's no lock to make the roster, he'll have to beat out people in training camp. Or is the plan to eat the 75K and assign him to Tulsa, as is allowed with the final 3 cuts from training camp?
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Hollis Thompson signed for the minimum, but for three years, thus using part of the Thunder's MLE. Only $75,000 guaranteed."
@DXL How does that work? Do you still own his rights if you pay him the 75k and then assign him to Tulsa or is he a free agent at that point and you're hoping he's interested in going. IF you bought him out could he then go to Europe, play for a year, come back and be a free agent over here? I ask because I wonder about Latavious Williams' situation.
@Old Man Game @DXL I'm trying to figure out how you get a deal like that. Presti need to do financial planning on the side. That's a good deal.
@Tricia_status @f5alcon I'd play 15th man for minimum wage if I could say I was on the team that got a ring.
@f5alcon @Tricia_status There are 10K guarantees. Garrett Siler got a 10K guarantee from the Suns on a 2 -year deal. Undrafted free agents have very little bargaining power.
The Hollis Thompson signing was wise. Either you get a 3-point specialist locked into a cheap deal for 3 years, or you blow $75K. There's no risk for the team.
@Old Man Game we would lose his rights if he goes to training camp and doesnt make the roster
@f5alcon @Old Man Game Right, he would be a free agent if he gets cut from training camp, but would be assignable to Tulsa if he agrees (and he's one of the last 3 cuts). It's not a worry, there's not that much NBA roster space for undrafted free agents. If Thompson gets cut his only practical options will be Tulsa or Europe.
since i havent contributed to the profile blow out sale, here goes :D
B-day: August 2nd
screen name origin: In the group of friends i had, i was indeed the nerdiest. i knew more about space, anime, video games, comics, ect...so thus i was deemed, a legendary dork among dorks. plus the ladies seemed to call me that when ever i made a sarcastic of witty like remark.
avatar: It is a tiny pic of broly from dbz. Im currently searching for that....Perfect avatar to replace this one, still havent found it yet though :( *the search goes on*
just cause i can im going one step beyond. lets add a new subject.
How did you find Daily thunder: Once my best friend got me back into watching basketball and got me hooked on watching the thunder, i just had to find a place to vent or chat with other fans. I first tried espn, buuuuuuuut, as some of you already know, that place is FULL of trolls and well morons. I found thunder rumblings first and i liked darnells writing style. Alas, there werent a lot of people there or commenting. I believe i found a link to DT from one of you on there, i clicked away and it was like a magical portal opening up to a secret garden O___O . There were commenters, royces amazing write ups and bolts, full on scale color and beauty. Thus i put my flag down on a stake of DT land and have been here ever since. Have changed my name a few times but only when we crossed into livefyre and back to word press.
Birthday: July 9, a kajillion years ago.
Screen name origin: a bball term, and one of my qualities back when I played the game.
Avatar: Gary Payton sizing up some poor fool, about to take his lunch money.
http://galleries.nba.com/gallery/team-usa-training-camp-dc On the first pic does anyone else find Russ' stance funny or is it just me?
@supreme35 The last one bothers me a little.. Harden trying to steal from KD.. *shivers
@supreme35 idk, but it'd be dope if russ took some shaolin kung fu or something, i cant imagine how understanding the true nature of reality would help his basketball game. i mean, it worked for phil.
@thunderatom lol it already looks like he took some by looks of that pic. Maybe he does to relax from dealing with all the stupid flake he gets.
@ThunderChick2010 Yes. Yes, I would. My bleary eyes Sunday morning were testament to that.
@abizn @OBoymuzik It's also been pretty active at all hours of the day. There were some pretty intense 2 am discussions a couple days ago on this thread.
We're collecting birthdays -- also stories behind screen names and avatars. :)
@ThunderChick2010 sounds awesome. Since I'm overseas though...can't really talk when you guys are having some nice discussions.
Man I'm hyped for tomorrow even though its an exhibition game. Watching KD go off last game reminded me how much I need doses of Thunder on a regular basis or else I just don't feel right.
I knew Iloved Wanda Pratt, I just didnt realize how sweet and cute she is!
Thanks for all the information today and tonight. Calling it a day. Talk to everyone tomorrow. Thunder Up!!!
Would really like to wake up to 200 points if possible. That'd get my day started off right! Good night.
The % may go up. A couple people quit and I didn't hate them so, we'll see how it turns out.
And in keeping with Justin's PTDNRAT idea . . . I've gotta say the brightly colored strings of likes--created by Jooseppi, me, and OBoy--are visually appealing. If we could just get Daniel Hawaii and f5alcon to join us . . .
TC-You're right about the good vibes tho. Lots of great conversations today.
@Jameswade99 hope work goes well..but if it doesn't i want to hear some funny stories
With all the good vibes we're spreading around, I bet he comes back only hating about 82.3% of his coworkers tomorrow.
@OBoymuzik I'm quite certain I'll have a couple. My co-workers never let me down in that regard.
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Meet Ramona Todoca, graphic design alumna and art director for New York City ad agency
Ramona Todoca, from Baia Mare, Romania, earned a B.F.A. in graphic design from SCAD Savannah in 2011.
Article By: Piper Hale
Published: Oct 24, 2011
Ramona Todoca grew up in Romania, where she discovered a love for writing at an early age. Later, at an arts high school, she cultivated an interest in painting and drawing, and decided to combine her love for typography and imagery by pursuing an education in
graphic design
. "I applied to several art colleges and I was accepted to all of them," says Ramona, "but by far, SCAD was the one that clearly differentiated itself from all the others."
She had never even visited the United States before she moved to
to attend SCAD, but Ramona viewed the relocation as an adventure. "One of my favorite quotes is 'the worst sailors are the ones who stay on land,'" she says. "I try to live a full life, which means trying new things. I don't ever want to end up wondering, 'What if I had done this or that instead?'"
As a new graphic design student at SCAD, Ramona took every opportunity to experiment with and excel in her class assignments. In one of her introductory courses, Ramona was given a simple assignment to design a poster - her answer to the task was a striking laser-engraved 3-D piece.
Later, a prompt to create a 16-page book exploring a common household object turned into a 40-page study of pencil sharpeners. At every step of this project, Ramona approached her professors with ideas that might be considered outrageous-could she craft the covers out of metal to mimic the object? Could she include interactive images operated with pull-out tabs? - and was met with enthusiasm and encouragement with each proposal. Ramona enlisted the help of a friend in the industrial design program to craft the sheet metal cover and other students in architecture and printmaking to contribute to the content. The resulting work, an innovative and visually appealing study of pencil sharpeners, went on to win a National Gold Student ADDY award.
Ramona cites her professors' encouragement to find her own voice as the most beneficial aspect of the graphic design department. The program's emphasis on teaching conceptual thinking in addition to technical skills has helped her designs immeasurably. "A lot of other schools are trapped in one taught style," says Ramona. "You see work from some different schools, and you say, 'OK, this is from so-and-so school and this is from this other school.' But when people see our work, they can't say, 'Oh, this is from SCAD,' because it's not all trapped in any one style, and I think that's very valuable."
In her own work, concept drives every aspect of Ramona's design, and she resolutely avoids falling back into one style for every project, even if it's a style of her own creation. This approach has proven successful for Ramona; among many other accolades, she was chosen to represent SCAD at the 2011 Art Directors Club Portfolio Review in New York City, has had her work featured in several books on graphic design, and has won awards ranging from first place in the Taste of the World Food Festival poster competition to a full tuition scholarship from SCAD. Ramona's enthusiasm for design carries over into her extracurricular activities as well; under her leadership as president of the newly formed SCAD chapter of design organization AIGA, membership increased significantly.
Ramona has had valuable opportunities to travel while at SCAD. She recently refined her understanding of corporate identity at an internship for New York City branding firm Intrabrand. After that, she spent a quarter studying graphic design at the
SCAD Hong Kong campus
While living in Hong Kong, she helped design the layout for "Tilting the Lens: Telling the Story of Sham Shui Po," a collaborative book project created by
historic preservation
and graphic design students studying at SCAD Hong Kong. "Tilting the Lens," a work honoring the community of Sham Shui Po that SCAD Hong Kong calls home, is now slated for publication.
Ramona graduated in summer 2011, and was immediately hired as an art director at Ogilvy & Mather. She plans to live and work in New York City for several years before returning to Romania to work in a design position for a cultural institution, such as an opera house or a museum. "I'm interested in how design can change the way people think and the way people interact with the world," she says. "I want to use all the things that I've learned to persuade other people to embrace art."
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SCAD professor
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C&R Press publishes Chris Bundy book
"Baby You're a Rich Man," a book by writing professor
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Max Currie
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Absher was named Liz Claiborne Design Scholar
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Manager's Report - August 17, 2012Top NewsCity Issues Request for Information to Carsharing ServicesThe goal of the City's Transportation Management Program is to reduce single occupancy vehicle demand, with support from a menu of alternative transportation arrangements including bicycling, walking, and a variety of shared and public transportation strategies such as carsharing Currently, there is no City ordinance regarding the designation of parking spaces on public streets for carsharing purposes; in Alexandria, these vehicles are located in private garages, surface lots, and WMATA parking lots. As a result, City staff is drafting an on-street, citywide Carshare Policy, which must be approved by City Council. In the meantime, the City's Traffic and Parking Board approved a request and recommendation from the Carlyle Community Council for designation of two on-street, metered spaces on Ballenger Avenue for carshare vehicles as a pilot program, prior to Council's consideration of the proposed Carshare Policy. The City has issued a Request for Information to solicit carshare companies to submit an expression of interest to lease the two on-street metered spaces for a cost of $1,500 per space, per year, acknowledging that approval of the Carshare Policy might affect the terms of the contract after the expiration date of their contract.
GoGreen Hybrid Taxicabs Now OperatingGoGreen, a new taxi cab company, was approved by City Council in 2009 under the condition that all of the company's cabs had to be obtained by drivers transferring from existing companies. Because no drivers transferred, in December 2010 the City Manager approved 20 new taxicab authorizations to help the company get started. GoGreen has had challenges getting established, but has recently started operations with eight cabs. The company, which has an office in Cameron Station, is still recruiting drivers but having difficulty because of the upfront expense of purchasing a hybrid vehicle (most of the vehicles are fairly new, costing about $20,000 each). Currently the company is using a Sprint/Nextel dispatch system, but GoGreen plans to install Mobile Knowledge dispatch equipment in the cabs and office this fall. For more information, contact Bob Garbacz, at 703.746.4143 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Upcoming Events


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Archive »Salads & Sweets to Start the Summer
Corn and Cherry Tomato SaladCorn, cherry tomatoes, and basil tossed with a fresh lemon vinaigrette make for a super simple — and simply delicious — summer salad. |
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Yesterday | The Press-Enterprise
Lake Elsinore: Planning panel OKs 7-Eleven at city's entrance
A proposal to place a 7-Eleven market, including fuel pumps, at a key entrance to Lake Elsinore received the Planning Commission's endorsement Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
Yesterday | The Press-Enterprise
MENIFEE: Movie theater in the works
Nichol Giddens and her husband, Casey, like to go to the movies with their 3-year-old son, but nearest ones are miles away in Murrieta and Lake Elsinore.
Yesterday | The Press-Enterprise
Bowler Darron Peters wins WCST bowling title at Fontana
Darron Peters of Lake Elsinore became the first bowler to win two titles this year in the West Coast Senior Tour on Saturday when he claimed the top prize at Brunswick Foothill Lanes in Fontana, Calif.
Capitol Alert: AM Alert: 'You know you're the newest Assembly member ...'
Now that the California Legislature's deadline for passing the state budget has come and gone, Capitol Alert takes advantage of Monday morning analysis to parse related bursts emanating from the Twitter-verse.
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Storm splits series with JetHawks, wraps up first half
The Lake Elsinore Storm finished up the first half of the season by defeating the first half South Division champion Lancaster JetHawks by a score of 4-2 on Father's Day.
Riverside County: Fifth District students needed for Youth Advisory Council
Supervisor Marion Ashley is seeking high school students interested in serving on Riverside County's 5th District Youth Advisory Council.
Lake Elsinore: Elks Lodge honors first responders
Lake Elsinore Elks/Wildomar Elks Lodge No. 2591 honored first responders with dinner and plaque presentations of appreciation and praise at the lodge on June 8. Lodge volunteers under the Chairmanship of Michael Cain, Leading Knight, decorated the lodge and prepared the dinner.
War memorial only honors those of the Christian religion
The religious right-wing have a flawed view of the Constitution when it comes to religion, then again, they have a flawed view of basic logic.
Lake Elsinore: Commercial developments projected to enliven city
Shoppers walk through over the Lake Elsinore Outlets mall. A proposal to revamp the outdoor center is will come before the planning commission on Tuesday.
Lake Elsinore: Water district copper thefts linked to janitor service
A man and woman affiliated with the janitor service for the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District pleaded guilty Thursday, June 13, to receiving stolen property after they were accused of stealing thousands of dollars in copper tubing from district warehouses, court records show.
EPA: Officials work to meet environmental standards in Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore's water exceeds EPA limits on some contaminants that contribute to algae growth and officials are seeking solutions.
Seamless Summer lunch program to be offered to district children
LAKE ELSINORE From June 17 through July 18, kids ages 1- to 18-years-old who reside within the district are eligible to participate in a free lunch program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture .
Southwest Riverside News Network
Animal Friends of the Valleys opens low cost Spay and Neuter Clinic
Good news is coming soon for pet owners looking for a bargain and animal lovers seeking to reduce the overpopulation of unwanted pets in Southwest Riverside County.
HUNNEMAN: Family reunion after more than 60 years
Harry Johnson with his newly found siblings Ana and Jay at their reunion on June 5 in Lake Elsinore.
Lake Elsinore: Records reveal details of teen's killing
Bobby Henderson, 16, of Lake Elsinore, was fatally stabbed in May. He is pictured here in an undated photo provided for his obituary.
HEMET: Police chase car theft suspects
Hemet police chased and captured two people Thursday morning, June 13, after a Lo-Jack signal led officers to a car stolen in Lake Elsinore.
Southwest Riverside News Network
Storm sweeps Quakes right out of town
The Lake Elsinore Storm extended its winning streak to four games after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Wednesday night by a score of 8-2.
Southwest Riverside News Network
Supervisor recruits high school students for district Youth Advisory Council
Supervisor Marion Ashley is seeking high school students interested in serving on Riverside County's 5th District Youth Advisory Council.
Philippine Consul General One of Featured Speakers at the Riverside...
Philippine Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega together with international trade experts spoke at the Riverside County World Trade & Investment Summit 2013 held at the Diamond Club, Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, California on 6 June 2013.


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Missouri State Parks gift cards are the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Beginning in 2012, they can be purchased for $25 or greater and may be used at many state park and historic site locations. Keep the card after use and reload it for any dollar amount to make it the gift that keeps on giving.
Beginning in 2012, gift cards can be purchased:
- by calling 877-422-6766 (credit/debit card only)
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- by calling 800-334-6946 (credit/debit card only)
Gift cards may be used for the following:
- camping at 40 state park and historic site campgrounds*
- lodging at Johnson's Shut-Ins, Lake of the Ozarks and Mark Twain state parks
- merchandise at Arrow Rock, Battle of Athens, Mark Twain Birthplace and Watkins Woolen Mill state historic sites and at Babler, Finger Lakes, Knob Noster, Long Branch, Johnson's Shut-Ins, Meramec (visitor center only), Onondaga Cave, Prairie, Roaring River (nature center only), St. Joe, Trail of Tears, Harry S Truman and Van Meter state parks
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- boat and kayak rentals at Wakonda State Park
*Consider buying a dollar amount that would include enough to cover the reservation fee as well.
The list above will be updated as new options become available. Look for the Gift Card symbol displayed at locations accepting this method of payment.
Gift cards are not redeemable for cash. Missouri state parks are not responsible for replacing lost or stolen cards. To check the balance on your gift card, please call 877-422-6766.
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i truely believe you have to want to believe in order to believe.
Im sure talking to a therapist will help too, but soe conversation and therapy needs to start at home by talking to your husband... he might be able to open up your feelings and ease the burden and began the process of building love.
You are not a horrible person, but ... (sorry there is a but), every child in their (terrible/happy/picky/demanding) two's needs to feel love from BOTH of their parents (if they are lucky enouhg to have both). The love you shower him with will help determine what type of man he will be - because one day, he will figure out you dont love him....you cant hide it forever, but you can deal with it while he is young and before #4 comes.
I wish you ALL the best, you are NOT a HORRIBLE PERSON - if you seem a way to make things better for you and for him.
This is one of the saddest posts I have ever read. I had a 2yo little boy and cannot imagine not loving him. He is my world and one of the most precious things in the world to me. I would take your little boy in a heartbeat. I am a huge child advocate and believe all children deserve loving parents. To think there is even one child in this world not loved just kills me. That poor baby. I really have zero advice because I just do not understand how you can look your baby in the eyes and think "I don't love you".
Please keep pursuing getting your heart in mommy mode where your son is concerned!
Regression Therapy has been very helpful for my mom who had trauma in her childhood. After she went through regression therapy there was a softness, and gentleness to her we (my siblings & I) hadn't seen before. RT helped her deal with things she had repressed, releasing the pain and emotions so she could let them go. Mom has always loved us and shown her love for us, however each stage she completed in therapy, her life and relationships continued to reach a new level in her soul.
I was very harsh in several of my previous posts, because I cannot comprehend the situtation you are in. Seeing you joined just yesterday i hoped it was a hoax-no one should feel that way, noting you are on today i know your pain is real. Speaking up about this on a birth board is courageous to say the least.


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(AP) TRIPOLI, Libya - Abdel-Hakim Belhaj is a former rebel commander and a jihadist who once fought the Russians in Afghanistan. More recently, he has replaced his camouflaged fatigues with a business suit and founded an Islamist political party that is among the front-runners ahead of Saturday's parliamentary election.
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But Saturday's election, in which 2.8 million Libyans are eligible to vote, follows a ruinous civil war that laid bare regional, tribal and ethnic conflicts and left the country divided nine months after Qaddafi was captured and killed by rebel forces in his home city of Sirte.
While many Libyans hoped the oil-rich North African nation of 6 million would thrive and become a magnet for investment, a virtual collapse in authority has left formidable challenges. Unruly militias operate independently and deepening regional and tribal divisions erupt into violence with alarming frequency. Human rights groups have documented reports of widespread torture and killings of detainees.
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A positive space plaque has been developed for all TLDSB schools as a visible representation of the initiative. There will be discussions at every school between the principal, staff, and school council to determine the initial placement of the plaque. The plaque says "This is a place where all people are respected, and where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirited people, and their families, friends, and allies are welcomed and supported."
Language and education that is age and stage appropriate will be embedded in curriculum and used when explaining terms from the positive space plaque. All TLDSB staff and students are expected to show respect for all members of their school community.
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- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) students from schools with anti-homophobia school policies report significantly fewer incidents of sexual orientation related physical and verbal harassment.
- LGBT youth are four times more likely to commit suicide than their heterosexual peers and nine time more likely when they have been rejected by their heterosexual families.
- The invisibility of a stigmatized identity forces LGBT individuals into making a choice and hiding and suppressing who they are or risking repercussions for "coming out".
- Unlike other minority groups who receive support from family and friends, LGBT individuals are frequently rejected and shamed by their loved ones and those closest to them.
- Sexual orientation is largely misunderstood and thought to be a lifestyle choice, that one could discard.
- Defining terms such as 'transgender' or 'bisexual' is explaining identity and attraction, not sexual behaviour.
- Results from a national survey of Canadian high school students (Egale Canada, May 2011) on the experiences of sexual and gender minority status students include:
- 70 percent of all participating students reported hearing expressions such as "that's so gay" in school;
- Almost half of students reported hearing other homophobic comments;
- 64 percent of LGBT students and 61 percent of students with LGBT parents report feeling unsafe at school;
- One in 12 heterosexual youth report being verbally harassed about their perceived sexual orientation;
- 58 percent of non-LGBT students find homophobic comments upsetting;
- 37 percent of youth with LGBT parents report being verbally harassed (27 percent report physical harassment) about the sexual orientation of their parents.
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Why is this Positive Space initiative so important?
TLDSB believes in safe and caring school communities. It is important that all students, including our youngest students, learn to respect differences. Students and staff need to see themselves reflected in the language used in classrooms and in the school. For example, parent permission forms could change from saying "mother" and "father" to "parent 1" and "parent 2" as some of our students have two fathers or two mothers in their family unit. This change also accommodates the needs of many families where children are raised by individuals other than their mother or father. Positive Space is only one component of the Equity and Inclusive Education strategy. Since 2009, TLDSB has been working on a number of inclusive education initiatives including religious accommodation, aboriginal education, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status, to promote a safe and caring school climate for all.
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Some negative experiences are unique to sexual orientation and gender minority groups. It is important to provide a school climate that breaks through any fear and stigma so that students feel safe enough to ask for help. The rainbow colours and the term "Positive Space" on the plaque are recognized around the world as LGBT symbols. The wording in the Positive Space plaque includes all members of the school community – family, friends, and allies.
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VERNON -- Officials say a fault in a drive motor forced the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant to reduce its power output by nearly two-thirds on Monday.
According to Yankee spokesman Rob Williams, at about 1 p.m. there was a reported electrical failure in one of the plant's two motor generator sets, which control the reactor's power by varying the flow of the reactor cooling water.
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I love to crush those little sea kelp bobbles under my feet. They make the most incredibly satisfying pop/crunch sound. I must have walked the beach a dozen times over the last three days, crushing every single one in my path.
I studied the sand and was amazed at all the stories it could tell. Man, beast and bird walked this beach before me and left their distinctive mark. Even the rolling waves left behind fine wavy lines along the hard packed wet sand.
The sun warmed my skin in the early morning hours, and the wind-swept fog fiercely blew in to add a bit of drama to the late day. The sun and fog seemed constantly at odds, yet they were so synchronistically beautiful in their unity.
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I am slowly making my way to each of you. Taking my time to truly catch up with you and see how you are doing this beautiful September. Fall is on her way, and I can't wait... my favourite season. I am ready to embrace the changes she brings.
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It's so good to hear your healing words, and see such amazing photos of a place that heals you, the bokeh of the beach is beautiful. ♥ I hope the fall wraps you and your family in a sweater of love and health and beauty.
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- nacherluver said...
Oh how I long to visit the ocean. I feel desperate and trapped as I have tried to make it there for years to no avail. Soon. Very soon I will go.
The news about sweet baby Ivy. Yes!!!! Yes indeed!!!! Good, good news. So happy for her. For all of you. Hugs - September 10, 2011 at 6:05 AM
- Sarah (Snippets of Thyme) said...
Incredibly lovely news about baby Ivy. Your sea scapes are gorgeous. I have recently learned about high density filters. I watched this u-tube video on taking photos during the middle of the day and leaving the shutter speed open for 30 sec. to 2 min. The photos come out dusky and soft. Your photos remind me of that affect.
- September 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- beth said...
the sea and the beach are my healers too.....and to know that ivy is in the clear....well it looks to me like thousands of prayers have been answered....xo
- September 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM
- Catherine said...
How wonderful that sweet little Ivy is on the path to wellness. Such a relief to everyone that loves her.
I can certainly see why walking that beautiful beach brings you such peace Jaime. Fantastic ~ especially all the prints in the sand!
xo Catherine - September 10, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- Marcie said...
So great to hear about Ivy..what a relief. And - what beautiful images of the healing sea!
- September 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM
- Lynda said...
Beautiful and serene images ... I love the sea! That's wonderful news about Ivy! xo
- September 12, 2011 at 4:56 PM
- Relyn said...
Oh, dear heart, I missed the part about Ivy. I am so sorry, but glad to hear the good news. I will still keep her in my prayers - we can all use extra prayers, right? Love you.
- September 12, 2011 at 7:22 PM
- Relyn said...
I forgot to say, "DYING. SIGHING. GASPING! over these pictures!"
- September 12, 2011 at 7:22 PM
- Chris O said...
Oh Jaime, I love the ocean! Having been born a Jersey Girl (as in New Jersey) and living 20 minutes from the ocean, I grew up going every day during the summer with my Mom and brother. We'd arrive early in the morning, before all the tourists, and while Mom worked on her tan, my brother and I would build sandcastles, dig for sand crabs and just soak up the sea air and ambiance. I love the ocean. It's one of my fave places to visit even though I now live just under 2 hours from it. Thanks for the beautiful photos. Makes me want to jump in my car and beat feet to my fave place. Right now!!!
- September 13, 2011 at 5:55 AM
- BumbleVee said...
Wonderful news about little Ivy..... poor little tyke...... what a horrible thing to have had to endure at such a tender age. I'm so glad to hear that she is fine.
It's great that you live beside the ocean..... what a lovely place to be. Just be out there enjoying it....... who needs to blog or visit?...... I know I'd have trouble ever coming inside..................................................sigh........................................................ - September 14, 2011 at 7:22 AM
- martie said...
Just found your site - and I am so happy to hear Sarai is going to be just fine. I CAN imagine the relief you are all feeling.
Your photography is beautiful, as is you writing. - September 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM
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Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! Your photographs are stunning! xo
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How wonderful that sweet little Ivy is on the path to wellness.
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so glad to hear the confirmation that little Ivy is well. I know it must have been hard in the waiting.
beautiful - so peaceful - images.
I've missed you. - October 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM
- elizabeth said...
Oh, my dear. I missed this, and I am so sorry for the hard - and so happy to hear the good prognosis.
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The most popular question we hear from customers when determining whether or not to purchase a home is, "How much will my mortgage payments be?" Greg Adams, SVP Retail Lending, discusses what all is often included in a monthly payment and what you should consider in determining what you can truly afford.
"The mortgage payment of course includes the principal and interest payment that satisfies the accrued interest and a portion of your principal balance based on an amortized schedule, usually over the course of 15-30 years. Additionally, many customers choose to escrow, or add to their payment, the cost of other related items to ensure these items are paid in full and on time. The escrow portion of your payment can include the real estate taxes for the property, the hazard insurance premium, private mortgage insurance and life and/or disability insurance.
In determining how much of a payment you can afford, the standard rule is your housing payment ratio, which includes your principal and interest payment on your first mortgage as well as any subsequent mortgages along with the monthly taxes, insurance and any association dues (condominiums) should not exceed 28% of your gross monthly stable income. Your total debt ratio includes many items depending on your financial situation, such as your monthly housing payment along with your monthly auto, credit card minimum payment, student loan debt and alimony or child support payments. This total debt ratio should not exceed 36% of your gross monthly stable income. The total debt ratio may be affected by losses shown on your tax returns, for example self employment or rental losses. The borrower should prepare a budget of all of his/her monthly expenses and determine for themselves if the home is affordable based on that budget. Borrowers can also access www.mgichome.com which offers a buyers education web page that helps you when buying your first home.
Many customers choose to escrow, or add to their payment, the cost of other related items to ensure these items are paid in full and on time. The escrow portion of your payment can include the real estate taxes for the property, the hazard insurance premium, private mortgage insurance and life and/or disability insurance.
At the closing of your loan, you will receive an initial escrow disclosure. This disclosure displays an anticipated year of activity which includes the monthly payment, disbursements to pay your taxes and insurance and a running balance on the account. An initial escrow deposit is collected at your loan closing to open your escrow account as shown on the disclosure. The bank is also allowed by law to maintain a two month escrow reserve in case your taxes or insurance should increase. Annually you will receive an analysis of your escrow account. The analysis will list the past year's payment and disbursement activity as well as the running balance. The analysis will also include the same history but for the following year. The annual analysis will determine if there is a sufficient balance in your account. Your account may have a shortage, thus requiring you to make a special escrow payment or an overage that will be refunded back to you if it exceeds $50. The monthly escrow payment will also be adjusted as a result of the analysis. CNB requires that you escrow for your taxes and insurance if you do not have 20% equity in your property; otherwise it is optional.
With interest rates currently at historic lows, the quick answer to this question is probably yes. But in order to make sure refinancing makes sense for you and your situation, you need to ask yourself these questions:
Let's say you have plans to move or relocate within 4 years. If the monthly savings you gain from a lower interest rate does not cover the cost of refinancing within 48 months, then you are wasting your time and money refinancing your current mortgage.
If you have been paying extra each month on your existing mortgage and you have less than 10 years left to pay, you really need to do some number crunching to determine if the savings is worth the cost of refinancing. You may determine that even though you are lowering the interest rate significantly on your existing mortgage, the savings will not outweigh the costs.
The cost of refinancing is the same regardless of the amount of the loan; whether it's a $300,000.00 mortgage or a $25,000 mortgage. The resulting savings however is much different. It may cost you $1,100.00 to refinance. On a 15 year term, the savings over the life of a $25,000.00 mortgage may only be $1,500.00. Whereas, the lowered interest rate on a $300,000.00 mortgage may save you thousands of dollars over 15 years.
Some people think that you have to drop your rate by 1% or more in order for refinancing to be worth your time but that is not necessarily the case. You will need to answer the above questions and take a close look at your situation. Our website offers a calculator that can aid you in determining if refinancing is right for you. If you'd like to discuss your options, call your local CNB office and ask to speak with a mortgage lender.
As part of the mortgage process, many consumers borrow more than the actual cost of the home purchase in order to consolidate debt, pay for closing costs or just to have a little extra cash. Below are some things to consider if you want to borrow more: Consolidating debt – If you have 2-3 different loans, such as credit cards or personal loans, you can consolidate all these into your mortgage by re-financing -assuming you have that much value in your home. By combining you will lower your monthly installment payment and have fewer bills each month. Just be sure you are diligent to not fall into the same spending patterns, or you will have wasted the re-finance fees, lost equity in your house and possibly added years to your mortgage for no reason. Financing closing costs – There are a few things to consider when you roll the cost of your refi nance into your mortgage. Be sure it does not exceed 80% loan to value. If it does, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) will have to be added to your monthly payment, decreasing the amount of your monthly savings. Also, adding closing costs to your loan amount reduces the overall savings you gain from re-financing and you should consider the amount of time it will take you to recoup those costs. However, assuming you'll be in your home for awhile, the difference in the payment is usually very small and many people prefer to keep a few thousand in their pockets as opposed to paying it out. Taking cash out – Consider what you plan to use the money for. If it's for something long-term, say improvements to your home that will increase its value or college education, it might be worth adding that additional amount to your loan. If you plan to spend the money on a vacation or a car, consider you'll be paying on that item for 15 or 30 years depending upon the term of your mortgage. That car might be in the junk yard before it's actually paid for.
A home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your life time. As with any major decision, the more research and planning you do, the better you will feel about the decision you make. The pre-approval process helps you find the right price range, choose the appropriate loan program (term) & may determine the interest rate you receive. In order to avoid feeling overwhelmed, we can guide you through the process and help you find the right fit for your financial situation.
Getting started...
Evaluate your household budget and determine a maximum payment you feel comfortable with for your mortgage loan. If you do not have a budget and need some help, go to Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation(MGIC)'s website, http://www.mgic.com/training/index.html.
The link to this site will provide many resources regarding the home-buying process, from pre-approval to closing your loan. MGIC has also prepared a series of newsletters designed to help you. These newsletters cover topics that include: budgeting, the importance of credit, protecting your identity and understanding your credit report.
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The Arab uprisings have highlighted an important lesson: how little the EU and NATO have influenced the regional leadership and developments. It has prompted European countries and regional institutions to question their partnership programs and tackle a key issue: What can we do better now that we failed to achieve before?
The Alliance initiated the Mediterranean Dialogue in 1994 and promoted it to a genuine partnership in 2004. It has been slow to take up steam and NATO has been struggling to commit the MD countries to signing partnership agreements, due to their fear that they would be dragged onto the road to reforms. Some of the countries have shown interest in cooperating with NATO, such as Morocco and Jordan, while others such as Algeria and Egypt are reticent partners.
The Arab uprisings have not changed the situation: NATO will have a tough time convincing Mediterranean countries to engage in deeper cooperation. Countries in the region are wary of perceived foreign interference. In most countries, the leadership is still in power. Egypt and Tunisia are in transition periods with frequent turbulence. In all cases, cooperation with NATO will not climb to the top of the foreign policy agenda. NATO suffers from a bad image, especially among the population. It has never been deemed as a major player in the region. And its expertise lies in the defense sector reform, which is not a pressing issue for those countries.
NATO has taken steps to adapt its offer with the new Partnership policy last year following the Strategic Concept, which crowned partnerships as one of NATO's three core tasks. The new policy was brandished as "more efficient and flexible"; one of the main novelties was the establishment of flexible meeting formats among the different partnership frameworks. That hardly exhibits strategic imperatives.
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