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For most of Daley's 20+ years I endured the naive platitudes of his adoring fans "Oh the city looks so pretty". My reply remains unchanged: At what cost?
Now we are finding out. The budget is in tatters with the Skyway sold and more recently the parking meter fiasco. The balance sheet is depleted. More debt and fewer assets, sold at huge discounts to true value, all rammed through without study or debate by methods that would Nancy Pelosi blush-if her fake face can still do that.
On top of the obvious financial malfeasance there are all the dirty deals, some proven, many more that just stink.
Daley's retirement is a part of a new emerging pattern: career political hacks bailing out with their amassed wealth and leaving a mess for some other poor slob to figure out and for us to pay for.
The TEA party is having a major impact in elections nationwide and yet Illinois lags behind as evidenced by the GOP nomination of the pathetic Mark Kirk. Chicago level politics is worse. The power struggle will be a sight to see. Will there be a white knight like Paul Vallas stepping up to the plate? Will voters wake up or succumb to more pay to play corruption.
I am not optimistic. Rahm Emanuel. Gag me.
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Although industrial and commercial properties are constantly appearing on the market, they are not as readily accessible as residential properties.
Prior to investing massive sums of money in a property, take a hard look at community income averages, unemployment rates, and how much hiring and firing nearby businesses are doing. If you're looking at a property that's close to things like a university, including hospitals, universities, they're likely to sell fast, and at a high value.
If you are new to investing in real estate, spend some time surfing online resources that house information that seasoned investors use. You can't be too informed about the subject, so try to always be seeking out new sources of knowledge.
Don't enter into any investment without doing your research. You might find out that property is not right for you. It could be a year-long process before you begin to see investments in your market.
Location is a very important with commercial Orlando FL rentals. Think about the community a property is located in.You also want to calculate growth expectations by comparing similar neighborhoods. You need to be reasonably certain that the area will still be decent and growing a decade from now.
You should try to understand the (NOI) Net Operating Income of your commercial property.
Even though you may be running a business and ultimately need to secure profits, it's important that you don't embellish prices in an attempt to get an extra dollar. The value of your property is determined by an entire series of different factors.
If you are purchasing commercial rental homes for rental purposes, opt for solidly constructed buildings that are simple in their design. These units draw in the best tenants quickly because they are higher in quality and have nicer appearances.
Make sure you have the right access that has utilities on any commercial properties.Your particular business might need additional services, but at the very least, you probably require hookups for electric, water, phone, gas.
Try to decrease potential events of defaults before negotiating a lease for commercial property. This decreases the chances that the tenant will fail to uphold their end of the lease. This is something that you don't want to happen.
Know what your specific needs are prior to starting your commercial real estate hunt. Write down the features of a piece of property that are the most essential to you, such as how many square feet it must be and the number of specific rooms it should have, including conference rooms, offices, and restrooms.
Take tours of properties that you're considering. Think about taking a contractor that's a companion to help evaluate the property. Make a proposal early, and open the negotiating table. Before making any commitment, evaluate it once and then evaluate it again.
You should always know the details of emergency maintenance procedures. Keep their numbers updated, and ask them in advance what their response time is.
Find out how different rental homes broker negotiates prior to choosing them. Inquire as to their specific credentials and experience. Also be sure they're ethical procedures while looking for that optimal deal.
Prior to selecting a real estate broker, determine what kind of negotiating tactics they have. Ask them about their background, such as what training they've completed or experience they have. You also want to know they are ethical in their approach to finding the best deals. Ask for examples of negotiations they have participated in previously. Tell them you want to know about both positive and negative experiences.
If you think finding the perfect property is the main hurdle to surmount, you're wrong. When you have the information you need, decisions are much easier to make.

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Jimmy Durante. Jimmy Durante. Decca DL 5116, 1949. (on vinyl, from a thrift store)
A 10-inch collection of eight songs. Durante's jokes aren't always funny, but he's almost more entertaining when he's telling bad jokes. Musically, it's surprisingly good; he's more a musician disguised as a comic than he is a comic doing a musical routine.
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Reading is more accessible today than at any other point in human history. Books are produced more easily than ever, magazines seem to be everywhere. New media like blogging and digital publishing have made information easier to transmit and new technologies like tablets and e-readers make that information easier to access. Everywhere you look, there are access points to literature, news, academic writing, and more, at any place, at any time.
The Pew Research Center took a look at reading habits of Americans and discovered that, while the format and accessibility continuously changes and adapts, the amount of reading done by the average citizen is remaining fairly constant. Reading on tablets and cell phones is on the rise, while dedicated e-readers aren't very common and aren't growing any more so. Maybe most surprisingly, the study found that young adults actually read more often than do their older peers, while millennials are matching the reading behaviors of their parents and older generations.
This is encouraging data for a society that is constantly afraid of the erosion of a culture of learned scholarship. Access to, comfort with, and understanding of literature is, after all, central to the ability for a society to advance in positive directions. Throughout history, there are dozens of examples of places in which our written materials have not only withstood the test of time, but have fundamentally the way we think about who we are and who we hope to be. From religious texts such as the Bible to governing documents like the Constitution to literary fundamentals like Shakespeare, pen to paper has been the way that we, as human beings, have been able to understand ourselves and create something meaningful to drive our existence.
Literacy and a willingness to read lead directly to a comfort in writing. Now, not every participant in a society needs to be responsible for writing the next great text or manifesto, But, a culture that values reading and writing leaves the door open to allow for the constant evaluation and reflection that is inherent to a high-thinking society. As long as we continue to expose ourselves to new and diverse ideas, we remain open to inspiring our own creativity and ability to use language to reflect and, in some cases, change our experience of the world.


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Richland School District To Welcome Kat Perkins
Kat Perkins, perhaps best known as a finalist on season six of the Voice, is a motivational speaker, world touring entertainer, singer/songwriter. Following her stint on the Voice in 2014, Perkins began traveling the world performing and sharing with people her unique message of remaining determined, fearless, and following their dreams. Her many travels will bring her to Richland Center on Friday, January 26th. Kat Perkins will be speaking to students in the Richland School District sharing her message, "Dream It, Do It." Phil Nee had a chance to talk with Kat Perkins before her visit to Richland Center.
Wednesday Game Day: January 24th
This week Phil and Ron took part in a friendly game of Boom Boom Balloon during Wednesday Game Day. It is our pleasure to share Phil and Ron In The Morning with our online audience.
2018 Making a Difference Winners Announced
Award winners have been announced in this year's "Making a Difference" program in Richland County. Making a Difference is designed to honor those community and business leaders who have and continue to make an impact on the quality of life in Richland County. This year's banquet will be held at the Phoenix Center Sunday evening, January 28th. A social time will start at 5:30 with the dinner and awards at 6:30.
2018 Richland Center Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees
Sean Doudna
Bob Harper
Chris Wooley
WRCO Radio is proud to promote "Think Local." Each week we will feature another local business that helps improve the community in which we live. This week's featured local business is X-Press Printing.
Wednesday Game Day: January 17th
This week Phil and Ron played a game of Boom Blast Stix for Wednesday Game Day. It is our pleasure to share the video of this week's game day with our online audience.
January 16th Richland County Board Meeting
The Richland County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning and heard a presentation from Patrick Glynn, Senior Consultant from Carlson Dettmann Consulting to adopt a pay plan for county employees.
January Aquatic Center Update
The pool ad hoc committee has announced two more generous donations to the Richland Center Aquatic Center Project. Jones Chevrolet Buick and the Ryan and Bonnie Jones families have stepped forward with a $75,000 pledge to the Richland Center aquatic center fund.
WRCO Radio is proud to promote "Think Local." Each week we will feature another local business that helps improve the community in which we live. This week's featured local business is Schmitt Woodland Hills.
Wednesday Game Day: January 10th
Phil and Ron had to practice their balancing skills once more when they met for this week's Wednesday Game Day. The name of this week's game was Tip It!


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Can churches deny human choice?
A lot of the critical and necessary debate on this blog comes around one way or the other to: How does the church handle the rising tide of consumerism in its expression?
It's not an accident: The web has empowered the individual like no other time in history, and the act of accomplishing ministry in this context is bound to flirt, sometimes dangerously, with abetting the self-seeking, vain, prideful human heart without God, rather than calling it to repentence in light of the manifest glories of God.
It seems to me that man has always seen himself at the center of all things. This is not new. What is new is the extent to which man can now do it in almost all phases of life. And the remedy for this heart sickness is and always will be the cross of Jesus.
So here's my question: When God calls you to salvation, do you really have a choice to "opt out" of the body of Christ? Is it not one of the most magnificent promises of scripture that it's not possible?
Only "Christians" with unregenerate hearts go shopping for God "experiences," rather than surrender to him.
Only "Christians" with no understanding of Lordship believe that God is a vending machine of blessings.
Only "Christians" who have never heard the truth will allow themselves to be swayed by every wind of doctrine.
Is it not the gospel, the good news, the freedom from captivity, that human agency, human choice, for the regenerated heart, is always for good?
Our hyper-consumerist society is still relatively young, probably 100 years old at best. And for the church, for thousands of years a local phenomenon, our history with it is even shorter. Perhaps 50, if that. And i think that, if anything, there is a reckoning coming for the church as it wrestles with this, which probably explains some of my passion for the Web Church: It accelerates the urgency of figuring this out.
I submit that the battle is not between consumerism and whatever some Christians think can control it — authority structures, whatever. The battle is to get anointed, gospel-saturated teaching that places the supremacy of Christ above all things into earshot of as many dead hearts as possible so they can be convicted and awakened to life in Christ.
We need to make sure that people choose the church rather than Oprah, Dr. Phil, Tom Cruise and every other self-help guru who is leading people dancing and singing straight to the gates of hell.
Only then will they know difference between a true and false gospel.
Only then will they know the difference between a life that glorifies self and a life that serves God
Only then will they know that Jesus' call to total surrender can not be resisted except with tears.
And only then will the Holy Spirit magnificently insist that the appetite for seeing, savoring and treasuring the joy of Christ be fed insatiably.
I ask again: Where does the path lead for Christ-centered churches who work in this "crooked and twisted generation" without an understanding of choice?
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So you want to make sugar cookies. But where do you start? Why with your essential tools of course. When I sat down to inventory my tools I really wanted to keep it as simple as possible for you. Really anyone can decorate cookies and you probably have most of the tools you need already in your kitchen. I've divided today's tools into essential and recommended. Everything in these photos are items I actually use. I've listed specific brands and stores to make shopping as easy as possible for you. You do not need to use the same brands but these are the ones I have found to work well for me. A side note, I am not sponsored by any of these brands or stores and am not getting paid for any part of this post. whew, okay on to the tools!
The Essentials:
1. at least 2 Sheet Pans, I picked these up at Target.
2. 1 Spatula, I prefer this metal one because it is nice and rigid and thin at the tip so it doesn't deform my cookies when I lift them off the sheet pan, but any spatula you have around the house will work.
3. A kitchen aid mixer, now I know this isn't affordable for everyone. I love mine and couldn't live without it, but I am sure that you would be able to use a hand held electric mixer also.
4. Plastic wrap, and Parchment paper
5. a rolling pin. I use the same one that I got in cooking school. A plain wooden rolling pin without handles. It suits me. I bought a fancy silpat rolling pin and still love this one! Any rolling pin will do!
6. 2 pieces of wood 1/4″ thick. I sent Hubby to home depot and he just had them cut 1 long piece of wood in half, which left me with two pieces of wood 2 1/2″x 24″ x 1/4″. Its the 1/4″ that's really important. We will use them to make sure our cookies are the correct width.
I know Wilton sells rubber bands that go around your rolling pin to ensure an even dough. I have never used them but you can check those out too.
7. Cookie Cutter. DUH! I recommend getting the wilton 101 box. It's a great place to start. You get cookie cutters for every season and if you look for a Joann's 50% off add you can get them really cheap. And I may be doing a 101 series so they would be good to have 🙂
8. "Disposable" pastry bags. I use Wilton bags they come in a little box and you just rip them off as you need them. Now I put disposable in quotes because we will be reusing them! There are fabric pastry bags, but with cookie decorating you will be switching colors a lot and it is really handy to have the clear bags to see what you're doing.
9. about 6 couplers, I use Wilton, you can get them at Joann's, Hobby Lobby, or Online.
10. Piping tips: about 6 #2 any brand I have wiltons, about 2 #3 tips, and 2 #1.5 PME tips. This is the only place I will highly recommend a specific brand for tips. The PME's are expensive as far as tips go, but so worth it! The #1's tend to clog and can really frustrate a new cookie decorator. The PME's are like magic though they rarely clog, and are great for fine details.
Here is a picture to show you how the 3 tips differ.
11. Americolor Food gels, You can pick up individual ones at Hobby Lobby or a specialty cake supply store. Or do what I did and order a variety pack off Amazon! If you use a different brand make sure they are GEL. You can't use the liquid stuff from the supermarket it will dissolve your icing.
12. "Boo Boo" sticks from Karen's Cookies. They are really inexpensive but so invaluable. You do have to order them from online but I love mine. If you don't want to order them or you are waiting for them to arrive, you could use toothpicks.
13. tweezers
14. rubber bands, or Wilton makes ties specifically for closing pastry bags. I just use rubber bands though.
15. A Sifter. When I first started I used a manual sifter, and I hated it. It took forever to sift a whole bag of powdered sugar. So I ordered a crank sifter. It makes life much easier trust me I own a Norpro 8 cup sifter. Any sifter you like will do.
Recommended Tools:
1. Cooling racks (not pictured) you can pick these up at target. They stack on top of each other and help to cool your cookies faster, which means decorating sooner!
2.Edible Markers: I picked these up at Joanns and use them with templates.
3. a Flower tip: something like Wilton 224. They made simple flowers like the one above. And a leaf tip like Ateco 352. If you don't think you will ever make flowers and leaves then you can leave these off the shopping list!
4. a clean new spray bottle used only for baking 🙂 We will fill it full of water and use it to thin icing.
5. a baby bottle brush, This will make cleaning your tips a breeze.
6. a Plaque cookie cutter. I got this one from Karen's Cookies when I ordered my boo boo sticks. It is super useful. It is perfect for messages such as Happy Birthday. And I use it frequently.
That's it. My favorite shopping places are Amazon, Hobby Lobby, and Joann's. Joann's always has 40% off and 50% off coupons. So sign up for their mailing list or download their app. You can get everything pretty cheap. Karen's Cookies has good prices and fast shipping, I really had a good experience when I ordered from them. I get a lot of my cutters from the Cookie Cutter Company. They are super cheap some only $1, be careful though cutter buying is addictive!
Let me know if you have any questions. Experienced Cookieteiers think I left anything essential off??
Tomorrow is recipe day yeahhhhhhhhhhh!


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By Jana Chanthabane for The Island Connection
This year Kiawah Island Golf Resort is hosting the 5th annual Kiawah Island Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 17.
The action packed weekend kicks off on Saturday with packet pick-up and an all-day race expo held in Night Heron Park, featuring sponsors Blue Sky Endurance and special pre-race stretching sessions offered by Stretch Science.
Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. the USA Triathlon Association sanctioned race starts beachfront, just east of the Sanctuary Hotel, with a .7 mile swim. 500 athletes are anticipated to participate in this year's race, currently the only intermediate distance race in the Charleston area that features an ocean swim. Water temperatures are expected to hover around 82 degrees, while wave height can vary between 2 – 6 feet this time of year.
Upon return to the transition area at Night Heron Park, participants will continue on to the 25.1 mile bike and 6.1 mile run courses, that wind through the island's scenic marshland, maritime forest and beachfront, to be flat and fast. The finish line and postrace party is held in family friendly Night Heron Park.
This year, to get the whole family involved in the weekend, the Kiawah Kids Triathlon will take place on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. Around 250 kids, ages 3-14, are expected to take part in this race. It is designed to introduce kids to the sport of triathlon, make them feel successful, and to be fun. Distances vary by age group but all kids swim in the Night Heron family pool. The bike and run courses take place on bike paths and beach around Night Heron Park.
Kids receive a finishers medal as they cross the finish line and take part in a DJ led party with healthy snacks and color throws to celebrate their accomplishments.
Registration is limited and provided on a first come, first served basis. As long as space remains, would-be competitors may sign up at packet pick-up the day before the race.
There will be no race registration on race day. Athletes must be at least 17 years old as of Dec. 31 and USAT members. One day memberships will be available for purchase at packet pick-ip.
Race updates, including space availability, will be posted on Facebook: Facebook.com/ KiawahTriathlon.
To register for the adult race, visit KiawahTriathlon.com. To register for the kids race, visit runsignup.com/Race/SC/KiawahIsland/KiawahKidsTriathlonFall.Tweet


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Persons with disabilities often face accessibility barriers when they want to go to work, to attend school or, for example, go to vote. Such barriers also impede their full and equal participation in leisure, sports and cultural activities. In 2011, EDF launched a Top Campaign on the theme 'Freedom of movement', focusing on the Free Movement of persons, as well as goods and services within the European Union. This campaign aims at removing the main barriers to Freedom of movement that persons with disabilities daily face.
This publication uses data derived from a survey launched by EDF during the summer 2011. This survey intends to generate a clearer picture of the experiences for persons with disabilities in relation to Freedom of Movement. It was completed by individuals with disabilities and/or family members of persons with disabilities who need support to represent themselves.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is anchored on the view that the person with the disability is not the problem. Remember what Theresia Degener says – traditional disability law and policy 'problematizes the person'. The problem resides in how third parties (including the State) reacts to disability. This is reflected in the definition of disability in Article 1 of the Convention: disability does not exist in the abstract. It is a function of how impairment is compounded by arbitrary barriers placed in front of people.
In 2011, the New Zealand National Foundation for the Deaf (NFD) commissioned the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) to conduct research into the tourism, travel, and hospitality experiences and needs of people with hearing impairments.
Hearing impairment ranges from slight hearing loss to total loss. The research was led by Dr. Sandra Rhodda, Research Programme Leader in Access Tourism. The research included two surveys, one for residents of New Zealand and one for residents of countries other than New Zealand who are deaf or have hearing loss and who are 20 years old or older. The aim of the research was to find out what it is like to travel with hearing loss, and how the travel experiences of hearing impaired people can be improved.
The M-Enabling Summit (5-6 December 2011), Global Summit and Showcase for Mobile Applications and Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, is the first global program solely dedicated to participants in the emerging ecosystem for mobile accessible and assistive technologies, applications and services.
Visit event website at: http://www.m-enabling.com/
Mobile communications have become in less than two decades omnipresent in all countries, reaching out to the most isolated and underserved populations in developed and developing countries alike. At the end of 2011, there were more than 5.9 billion mobile-cellular telephone subscriptions. By the same point in 2013, we expect such subscriptions to outnumber the global population.
In the midst of this telecommunication revolution, however, populations of senior citizens and persons living with disabilities have been left out due to accessibility factors: complex human interfaces difficult to understand and activate for persons with cognitive impairments or learning disabilities, lack of alternative communications for persons living with low vision, blind, hard of hearing or deaf, or, quite often handset ergonomics too difficult for persons with physical disabilities such as dexterity or mobility limitations.
This report contains references to the new legislative and regulatory framework set by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, an important resource for policy makers. It also covers practical elements required for a successful implementation of those programs and policies.
Available in the following formats: » Download PDF - English version » Download PDF - French version» Download PDF - Arabic version » Download PDF - Chinese version » Download PDF - Spanish version » Download PDF - Russian version
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The Toolkit and its companion handbook have contributions from more than 60 experts around the world on ICT accessibility and is a most valuable addition to policy makers and regulators, advocacy and research organisations and persons with disabilities on the implementation of the ICT dispositions of the CRPD.
The handbook is a joint publication of ITU, G3ict and the Centre for Internet and Society, in cooperation with The Hans Foundation. The book is compiled and edited by Nirmita Narasimhan. Preface by Dr. Hamadoun I. Toure, Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union. Introduction by Dr. Sami Al-Basheer, Director, ITU-D. Foreword by Axel Leblois, Executive Director, G3ict.
UNIC Moscow (United Nations Information Centre - Moscow) has translated the English version of the kit to Russian. For more information on the translation initiative by UNIC Moscow visit: http://www.unic.ru/news_inf/viewer.php?uid=164
The museum experience of disabled people is beginning to be talked of as a human and cultural right. Indeed, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by the UK in 2009, recognises the right of disabled people to take part in culture "on equal terms". This is a major shift.
Shifting Perspectives, seeing disabled people as part of the design solution and not the problem, will renew museums. This user-focused report gives a step-by-step approach to making cultural institutions accessible to the blind and partially sighted people.
The Toolkit and its companion handbook have contributions from more than 60 experts around the world on ICT accessibility and is a most valuable addition to policy makers and regulators, advocacy and research organisations and persons with disabilities on the implementation of the ICT dispositions of the CRPD.
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Eighty-nine countries have ratifi ed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), committing them to ensuring that persons with disabilities enjoy all human rights on an equal basis. A number of the general principles included in the CRPD are directly linked to UNESCO's mandate.
In order to facilitate the implementation process of the CRPD, UNESCO, in cooperation with the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict), organized a consultative meeting on 22-23 February 2010 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
This report provides an overview of the background and rationale for this meeting, and a description of the process for and content of this meeting, is well as the outcomes of this meeting and their implications for action by UNESCO.
This book was developed based upon the proceedings of the first Global Forum of the G3ict, the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 26, 2007. It presents the perspective of multiple stakeholders from all regions of the world and from a variety of backgrounds: industry, policy makers, international institutions, academia, and non-governmental organizations representing persons living with disabilities. Additional editorial content was contributed to G3ict and included in this first edition from meetings held in Russia, Korea, and the United States during the Spring of 2007.
With 129 countries having signed the Convention as of May 2008, the scope of legislative and regulatory work which will take place over the next few years in matters of ICT accessibility is considerable. This first edition will be the first reference made available to policy makers and their many constituents to facilitate the process of identifying the best path towards effective implementation of the Convention.
With 129 countries having signed the convention as of May 2008, the scope of legislative and regulatory work which will take place over the next few years in matters of ICT accessibility is considerable. This first edition will be the first reference made available to policy makers and their many constituents to facilitate the process of identifying the best path towards effective implementation of the Convention.
This audio version of the publication conforms to DAISY standards (Digital Talking Books) and is accessible to visually-impaired or otherwise print-disabled persons. The DAISY version has been made possible due to the efforts of the Danish National Library for the Blind. Click on this link to access the DAISY format.
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text: mark poulson 1,839 Report post Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) After seeing the crackle finish that Gunnie and Ben put on their cranks, and seeing the video on the link Gunnie sent me, I tried to do a blue craw pattern on a crank today. The results are in the gallery. Short story long, it worked. I'm sure it will get easier the more I do it. But it is really not that hard. Of course, getting it to look like their crackle finish will take me some time, but I am really happy to have another technique to use. So thanks to both of you. I hope these are the links. If not, they're in the hardbait gallery. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/media/1296680746/med_gallery_14932_8_18483.jpg http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/media/1296680746/med_gallery_14932_8_21975.jpg Edited February 27, 2011 by mark poulson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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bill bryson, books, fred factor, henry cloud, john townsend, mark sanborn, reading, relational integrity, rescuing your love life
The last few weeks have been a veritable feast of reading and learning new things. Beside joining the Beth Moore Bible study, Living Beyond Yourself, I have also been reading several books. Let's just say that I'm in kick-yourself-in-the-hiney growth mode. It's a good time.
One of the books I've been reading is Rescuing Your Love Life by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. I have often enjoyed listening to the radio program these two gentlemen host: New Life Live and their book lives up to their reputation. Granted, I am not finished with the book, but I wanted to talk about it here a little bit.
The book is separated into what the authors call Dumb Attitudes, or things that will sink your love life. For some of us who are drowning in dumb attitudes, the analogy is perfect. Can I just be frank and share with you all the Dumb Attitude that has spoken to me the most? I'll be honest and say that the book seems to have been written with me in mind so choosing just one so far has been a stretch…
Dumb attitude #1 contains a section about immaturity. In a nutshell, what do you need your lover to be for you? Did you never make peace with your parents? Are you still not willing to accept responsibility? What attitudes are you bringing to the relationship that are the result of being not fully developed? Cloud and Townsend write about four immaturity indicators:
- detachment-makes the other person in the relationship feel alone,
- control-resisting the freedom of your partner,
- irresponsibility-undependable and unreliable, and
- self-centeredness-failure to step outside one's own viewpoint.
TMI Tuesday time: I am fairly really controlling. It's something I've been working on but nothing will spur you to action like learning what an immature behavior the need for control is. It's a lovely epiphany to discover that I don't have to be in charge of everything! Simple enough for most of you, I'm sure…but revelatory for me.
Books that are coming up in the queue…
In a Sunburned Country–Bill Bryson
The Fred Factor–Mark Sanborn


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REMOVE YOUR MASKS "…For example, whenever a friend gives you a compliment, instead of feeling gratitude and accepting the gift, you make excuses, denying your worthiness. Once you realize you do this, take time to go within and discover why it is that you have a hard time accepting compliments. Role-play how you will accept compliments in the future. When the next incident occurs, practice feeling gratitude and appreciation for what is being given to you and accept the compliment with grace. Many of you also suffer from the inability to accept well-meaning advice. Look inside for reasons why you become defensive… there will come a time when it matters not what others think… for you will be balanced, knowing who YOU are. It takes time and effort to uncover the real you, but it is such an important endeavor." To read the rest of this Message, scroll to DAY 121 at https://mayanmessages.wordpress.com/days-121-130/
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Posted by david on July 31, 2013 at 9:43 am
oh and btw things are so fast nowadays I don't seem to be able to keep up speed.
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but my dob is 23 july
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i see 121 all the time with 444 1111 ect. and I certainly cannot take compliments and feel so useless.


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Introduction to the Monastic Life
In her first talk, Mother Magdalena talks about the purpose of monasticism, the everyday life of a monastic, and the process of becoming a monastic.
Prayer as a Way of Life, a Relationship
Understanding the concept of relationship. What is prayer? Why do we need God? What's the place of the church, the body of Christ? Why does God need us? Why do we want God (different from needing Him)? What's the difference between heaven and hell?
Prayer as a Means to Make Christ the Center of our Life at All Times
Mother Magdalena talks about 3 forms of prayer: 1. Communal/Liturgical prayer. 2. Personal prayer time. 3. Continual prayer.
Godly Self-Care, Necessary to Maintaining Peace in our Relationship with God
The 4th talk is about peace: being in a right relationship with God, myself, others and all of creation.
Understanding the Mechanics of Sin, Necessary to Maintaining Peace in our Relationship with God
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Robert Colvile finds that adaptations of Austen's work are polished like jewels, but get duller every time
Mark Twain was not a fan of Jane Austen. "Every time I read Pride and Prejudice," he wrote to a friend, "I want to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shinbone."
After ITV's announcement last week of four more feature-length Austen adaptations, I know how he felt.
It's not that I don't like Austen, or think she's ill-suited to the screen. I was as hooked as anyone back in 1995 as Colin and Jennifer sizzled their way to happiness in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice.
ITV's offerings - Mansfield Park, Persuasion, Northanger Abbey and a repeat of 1997's version of Emma, starring Kate Beckinsale - are bound to be similarly glossy, superior entertainment. As a benchmark of quality, two of the four (Emma and Northanger Abbey) will be scripted by Pride and Prejudice's Andrew Davies, the patron saint of the literary adaptation.
Austen's works are uniquely suitable for television, without any need to renovate or reinvent the plots or language.
The very qualities that made her out-of-tune with literary sentiment in her own times - equality between the sexes, wit and light-heartedness instead of the epic, sweeping scope of a Walter Scott - are utterly modern, and irresistible to audiences when married to chocolate-box, country-house fashions and locales.
The problem is that this very perfection renders Austen stale - Identikit settings, Identikit romances, Identikit performances. Whereas Dickens can be reinvigorated, as in the recent Bleak House, and Shakespeare's plots and characters twisted and updated, Austen floats along in her own Arcadian bubble.
Even the recent film of P and P, billed as gritty, realistic Austen, found time for lingering shots of Burghley and Chatsworth. These adaptations are polished like jewels, but get duller every time.
The most galling thing, however, is not the quality - returns are diminishing, but from a very high starting point - but the sheer cynicism and lack of ambition involved in churning out adaptation after adaptation. It is mock-highbrow fare that can be flogged to networks in America and beyond, and then on DVD after DVD as classic, picture-box British drama. In creative terms, it's Poirot with bonnets.
Like Agatha Christie's detective stories, Austen's books are treated not as literature but as genre. Executives ask not "Who best captures the character of Fitzwilliam Darcy?" but "Shall we make Matthew Macfadyen strip off like Colin Firth?"
The staggering amounts of talent, money and effort poured into resolving these issues, and the consequent elision of "period drama" with "romantic comedy", also suck the life out of the rest of English literature.
Why so little Joseph Conrad, whose Lord Jim was last put on screen in 1965? What better satire, given our current (mis)adventures overseas, than a fresh version of Evelyn Waugh's Scoop? Where is William Godwin's gothic novel Caleb Williams, English literature's first psychological thriller?
The answer, for the ITV executives, would be clear.
Look at William Golding's seafaring trilogy, To the Ends of the Earth. A powerhouse adaptation on BBC2 ended up with just 2.4 million viewers, trounced by Holiday Showdown. Emma, by contrast, attracted 12 million viewers back in 1997. They are just giving viewers what they so clearly want: romance, comedy and corsets.
I'm sure they're right. I'm sure the Austen season will be a fabulous success. And I'm equally sure that I won't be watching it.
If I have to fill my screen with bodices and britches, I'll go for Davies's Bleak House or the hyper-violent American series Deadwood, both of which try to show that "period" doesn't have to mean "placid".
And maybe by 2007 I'll have rediscovered my fondness for Austen - just in time for the BBC's next blockbuster drama, a new version of Sense and Sensibility. Adapted by Andrew Davies. Better pre-order those DVDs now.


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Yet another example of how easy it is to claim DLA.
Sonia Mellor told the DWP she spent her entire life in bed and was in need of 24 hour care (how many times have we heard that before?)
After pocketing over £100k of handouts she was finally rumbled when her laptop and mobile phone (more gadgets than Currys) revealed videos of the seriously disabled Sonia bouncing up and down on a trampoline. She suffers from arthritis, by the way!
She's unable to work of course, despite sending a text message saying how she had "grafted her arse" off at home one day.
The lengths DLA scroungers will go to claim their much cherished benefits is highlighted by Miss Mellor's intention to buy a wheelchair in order to prepare for an anticipated DWP investigation. Everyone knows of a Sonia Mellor in their own area so it's little wonder this easy to claim, easy to abuse and discredited benefit is being overhauled. Credit again must go to IDS who's brave enough to face down the sickness benefit parasites and their appeasers.


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I am not afraid to admit that I have no idea what I am going to do with a Bachelor's Degree in English. I am sure many English majors can relate very well with the frustration of constantly receiving this question – "So what are you going to do with it? Teach?" It appears to dwell in the minds of many today that the only field that involves the English language is education. That is a severe misconception to hold on to. If one assumes that the only function of language is to communicate, he or she has underestimated the power of language to form and shape our thinking which impacts our lives on a very direct and personal level.
While I cannot deny that getting published and moving hearts through stories that I have crafted is an extremely attractive notion, it is not my motivation behind being an English major. I am aware that the path to achieving that is not an English degree but hard work and perseverance instead. However, the charm of carefully sculpted sentences has captivated my heart and this has produced in me a great desire to scrutinize this discipline and invite it to delight me over and over again.
Nonetheless, my study of the English language does far more than merely delight me. It has shed light on issues that matter but usually go unnoticed and introduced challenging new perspectives for me to adopt in my life. I am not ashamed that I do not have concrete career goals. They do not define me and that is an insufficient reason for me to labor away hours of my life. My area of study is a tool which I use to glean joy out of the inevitable pains that come with living a life of vulnerability and honesty. I live such a life because no other way of living makes sense to me. This is why I chose to study the English language and literature.
My notions may appear to be extremely idealistic and naïve to the wiser and those who have lived longer than me. Yet I do not think that there is a better time to be so than right now, at the age of twenty. If they hold up for the rest of my life, then I shall rejoice. If my notions fall through as life progresses, then I will get hurt. Still I believe that in those moments, the joys of literature will pull me out of the depths of pain and I shall emerge changed but still wholly in love with language, literature and life.


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Birla Corporation to invest Rs 2,400 crore for clinker plant in Maharashtra
Profit booking halts dream run of Birla Corporation
Birla Corporation standalone net profit declines 43.95% in the March 2017 quarter
Birla Corporation standalone net profit declines 70.53% in the June 2017 quarter
Birla Corporation consolidated net profit declines 54.25% in the June 2017 quarter
Birla Corporation Ltd, an M.P. Birla Group company, on Saturday reported that its consolidated net profit fell to Rs 1.46 crore in the quarter ended September 30, as compared to Rs 65.43 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal.
Revenue from operation during the quarter stood at Rs 1,235.49 crore compared to Rs 1,079.83 crore in the year ago period as cement prices remained depressed in key markets despite an increase in sales volume.
Referring to the performance of the cement division of the company, Chairman Harsh V. Lodha said that despite a challenging environment, the company was able to ramp up volumes during the seasonally weak quarter and realise enhanced levels of synergy benefits arising out of the acquisition of Reliance Cement Company Private Ltd (RCCPL).
"In our core markets of Central India, demand and prices were seriously impacted by prolonged shortage of sand and aggregates, especially in Uttar Pradesh which constitutes around 35 per cent of the company's consolidated sales," he added.
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I finally did my taxes last night.
Procrastination is my best friend!
It's so depressing.
I've managed to give all my money away to the government again.
They take 1/3 of my wages and this year I get $87.00 back from the state.
My mother says I should have a baby.
Single mothers/heads of houshold get loads of money back.
Hmmmm.....I think she was kidding. ???
The good thing is that my money's building roads and stuff.
OK- Highway 12 is now mine.
I bought it.
If you want to drive on it you have to pay me.
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Family life of Ancient India
The average ancient indian house was home to children, parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. The husband/father was the head of household. He can marry up to 2 or more wives. Once there was a long period of time the wife will loose their own status one by one, she will get what she want very slow or even not. before the marriage, her father would give a dowry to support her in the marriage. The wife has more freedom because she doesn't have that much to worry about. so she often do anything she wants. children played with toys and stuff monkeys. Some children have to stay at home helping her mother or father, which means dismissing school.
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The St. Louis Police Department is eyeing a new strategy to deescalate tension between an officer and a suspect before a scene turns violent. Dubbed, "tactical retreat," law enforcement officials would remove themselves from a scene to reduce the need to use deadly force.
Tactical retreat entails stepping away from a scene until an officer arrives for back up, which also allows time for a more thorough assessment of how to approach a suspect. Proponents believe that doing so is a sign of "smart policing" that can avoid deadly encounters.
However, there are many officers who contend that tactical training is actually counterproductive. On one hand, knowing that officers are expected to step back may empower suspects to the detriment of police and others close to the scene. Others view withdrawal as a sign of weakness. Moreover, many officers argue that implementing a tactical retreat policy actually undermines police efforts to uphold public safety, insofar as it paints them as the aggressors who need to be reformed.
John Firman, the Director of Development of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, disagrees with opponents of the deescalation method. "The only case you wouldn't do that is if someone's life is critically at risk at that time, for instance if the person is shooting at someone else," he explained. "The real question is, 'How soon do you need compliance'? If a person is mentally ill and they're wandering around and screaming at people, they're not going to comply. If I'm an autistic child and you say 'stand up,' I'm not going to comply. How quickly do you need compliance, how much do you need, and what are the threats to safety? A smart officer is going to assess all of that and do anything necessary to minimize potential that there's going to be further damage."
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I'm 5'11 and will be looking around for a Moots frame. How does Moots sizing run?
S, M, Large? I'm assuming because of the price tag, most Moots riders are experienced?
Moots sizes their mountain frames in inches. Check out their web site for the sizes offered in the frame you desire http://www.moots.com. I am 5'11" and ride a Mooto X Rigid SS in a size 19. It feels really good to me, the stand over ht. is a little more than I am used to but it has not been a problem. What frame are you considering?
im 5'10'' and i ride a 17.5 rigid ss and it fits me good. standover is perfect for me.
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The dude is like 120lbs, tops lol he can run any tires he wants without issues, i'm sure.
5'10 and ride an 18" Rigormootis SS. I could ride a 19, but it felt a little too big. 18 fits me perfectly with a 110mm stem and thompson setback saddle.
My buddy's 18" MootoX fits me as well, though I have 3 friends 5'8-5'11 that ride 19" MootoX's.
Call Moots and have a chat with Dave. Two of the bike riders in the bikes mentioned above were "tweeners" and called Moots and are happy with the results recommended by Moots.
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Dinosaur game Ark: Survival Evolved is getting another holiday-themed update. Beginning today at 12 PM EST, a humongous New Year's Eve ball like the one in New York City will begin its descent from the sky. It'll hit the bottom at midnight EST to ring in the New Year. Developer Studio Wildcard also teases that when the ball eventually hits the ground, players in the game then will be treated to a "fantastic surprise."
On top of the New Year's Eve event, a new update for Ark adds a new creature to the game. That beast is the Procoptodon, which is a "gigantic prehistoric Kangaroo." It can carry two people at the same time (one on its back and then other in its pouch), which is a first for any beast in the game. It's also very swift and nimble, hopping over hurdles easily.
Today's Ark update -also introduces a "Tribe Alliances" feature, which allows smaller tribes to officially band together to take on bigger teams. This was a much-requested feature, according to Studio Wildcard.
Ark is marked down to $18 in the Steam Winter Sale. That price is good through January 4.
This isn't Ark's first holiday-themed update. Previous ones have been themed around Halloween and Thanksgiving. This latest update is available on PC only, not the newly launched Xbox One edition.


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aka New Legend of Chu Lia Xiang
I played this when I was 10-11 years old!
Before I got Pokemon, I got this. How I forgot this game, I have no idea. I just remembered it all of a sudden when I found the dusty box in the back of my closet and thought "Whoa, I haven't seen this for a long time". Chu Lia Xiang is a Wuxia RPG game for the PC with girly-looking guys and doe-eyed girls, based upon one of the many wuxia novels of the same name set in Ancient China that depicts the heroic adventures of a dude called Chu Lia Xiang (who always carries a fan around) and his friends. Together, they solve crimes and mysteries, fight tough opponents, cheat life and death and embark on mystical quests!
…okay, maybe not mystical quests, but you get my drift, right? It was an RPG that I played even before Final Fantasy O_O
Apparently there are newer versions released nearer 2009-2011's such as…
But I played the first version and I actually never finished it because it was really tough. It was tough because it was in Chinese and I didn't know Chinese back then. I still don't >o<
Although, I fared a lot better than my older sister. She didn't even make it to Chapter 2 while I managed to get up to the final chapter (Chapter 6) before losing to the final boss, who was this giant hairy scary man with red marks on his face; he's apparently this supreme ruler of heaven or whatnot and causing grief and misery and MUST BE DEFEATED. I don't know how I even got that far. I guess I just clicked around a lot and managed to get to the checkpoints as required despite not knowing what to do half the time. A good thing was that main events were highlighted in red too, so that helped a lot.
The game wasn't easy compared to other RPGs, that was for sure. I stopped playing it for a while then after my devastating defeat to the red hairy guy and then the computer decided to freeze all over and everything on my L drive was wiped out.
Since then, this game was forgotten…
Of course, the graphics are a bit lame compared to video games that are out now.
You start out as Young Chu (let's just call him that for the moment), he lost his mother when he was young and his father wants him to become a scholar, not some kung fu fighting tarzan that leads to nothing good other than having a bounty on your head for the rest of your life. Back in those old days, in Ancient China, you either became a scholar or knew kung fu, I suppose, cos people were more bloodthirsty and violent then and you had to defend yourself. However, a dream about his mother getting attacked by 3 robbers who he can't defeat at all sets Young Chu's mind up. He will learn kung fu and that's final!!!
Later on, for some reason I can't remember, Young Chu goes to the poor slummy peasant village to find the young village drunk, some long-haired bozo with chin hair despite being the same age as Chu who I have nicknamed as Fa. So Chu and Fa become friends quite quickly cos opposites attract, I suppose. I mean, Chu is some rich spoilt brat with manners while Chu's a slurring alcoholic with bad breath. One day, Chu's father goes out and is attacked by robbers so Young Chu and village drunk Fa goes to save them. You leave the safety of your village and into the world map, to this big forest area to fight baddies. Cue your first boss battle where you need to use at least a few potions/medicines to survive.
After saving your father, you find out he is escorting a visitor, who I have nicknamed as Miss Lee to the Chu house, Miss Lee is an educated snobbish-looking girl but she is actually a helpful ally. Later on though, Chu's father has to leave the house and Chu and Fa and Miss Lee all leave to embark on their adventures. They come across Miss Song, a little girl who can cook really well, and Miss So, a girl who is also extremely intelligent. Saving these pretty damsel in distresses will earn you valuable travelling buddies who will help you solve crime and all sorts of mysteries!
The game skips to 8 years later, where Chu is much older and has suddenly become a manwhore because all of the women he meets he can't help but flirt with them and somehow they go all googly-eyed for him, and then there were all those awkward kissing in-game CGs that made me go O___O It's still a game for kids and teens, but still. Geez. On the other hand, Fa is more reserved, but still can't help but get drunk, like, every 5 minutes. Anyway, things in ancient China become more hectic and its up to Chu and the Scooby gang to solve them, eventually taking on the big hairy guy with red scars. Somehow you travel to the giant tree that conceals the lair of all sorts of dangerous assassins and then you face off with him. I don't really know why you do. he must be an evil dictator or something.
Anyway, I can't find a lot of screenshots of the game or pictures other than the manuals I have, so here are my own scans:


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Mmmmm….. Drugs
July 10, 2007
"The principle of individual freedom linked to social responsibility lies at the heart of our democracy. As an adult and responsible member of society I absolutely assert my right to take any mind-altering substance, be that ecstasy, alcohol, heroin, tobacco or cannabis. No one, least of all the state, has the right to tell me otherwise"
I completely agree. Governments, except for the benevolent dictatorship I intend to establish, are evil. Only my God and and I decide whats wrong for me (since I'm not harming anybody). I should be able to but as much Sudafed as I want without having the pharmacist call the cop because he thinks I'm going to make meth with it.
Everybody is addicted to something. It could be tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, caffiene, love, exercise, attention or anything. Anything in excess is bad for you, but just enough makes you feel so damn good. What you're addicted to is feeling good. And what's wrong with that? In a world where things are and feel so bad sometimes, why can't you try to make yourself feel good? The government shouldn't have the authority to tell you you can't feel good (as long as you aren't hurting people). It's like they're telling you you can't masturbate, or can't blow bubbles with your bubblegum. Its wrong to tell people that they can't do things that make them feel good.
Anyway, I want to start a page dedicated to drugs and such. Life is just huge chemical reaction. and I think we should learn about the chemicals that might be involved in this reaction. I'll try to post the page, as soon as I feel like it and as soon as I figure out how. Teknolodjy is hard.
St. Cannabobby
Anyways, I ordered Blackadder Yes, Primeminister and some other DVDs to help me get thru next week (post-surgery). I expect well-wishers armed with painkillers to visit me at home and dote on me. I've been trying to think of ways to occupy myself while I'm at home. I appreciate any suggestions. Here's what I've come up wih so far:
Shave my cat(my dad won't let me)
Dye my cat blue- with blue kool-aid and vinegar.
Apply to gradschool (productive but boring)
Work on my tan(the doctor said no sun exposure)
Discover a something new to sleep to. The best things to sleep to so far are:
Golf Channel
Japanese TV
The America's Cup
That's what I've thought of so far. Whatever I do though can't raise my blood pressure and dilate my blood vessels otherwise I'll start bleeding all over then place = shweet!
Has anybody seen the new transformers movie? Lemme know how it was.
Here's some silliness to end this post:
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Parched March, Sydney's only month-long celebration of bar culture in support of animal charities is relaunching as BARS MARCH for its fifth year! The new name says it all: a whole month of responsible drinking of fabulous cocktails in great bars – for a good cause.
The name has changed but all the favourite events are back, including Mr CBD, the Pets at the Pub series and special cocktails at bars all over Sydney, from major venue groups to funky little hotspots.
Kicking off on February 25th with a huge VIP launch event at Café Del Mar, BARS MARCH has more than 80 Sydney bars mixing up special cocktails throughout the month of March, and a bevy of celebrities, including the very cool Mambo artists, animal-loving garden guru Jamie Durie and media vet Dr Katrina Warren joining the fun.
Once again, BARS MARCH has partnered with Suntory to create a menu of delicious drinks designed to showcase Sydney's bartending talent.
The annual Good Times for a Good Cause are set to be the biggest yet, says BARS MARCH director Amy Cooper. "We're celebrating five years of unforgettable fun while helping animal charities. Each year we've grown and 2014 represents another step up for this unique event. If you're in Sydney in March, you'll find it hard to avoid a good time."
Feb 25th 2014: VIP Launch Event at Café Del Mar – A fabulous fanfare to launch Bars March 2014 with cocktails, music and a live art show by Mambo artists.
March 1st 2014: Doggies & Dumplings at Love on Top, 1pm – 4pm. Enjoy Asian delicacies from chef Kenny Kong in the company of your pooch. A green oasis in the middle of Kings Cross is perfect for a party where everyone's invited to BYO furry friend (if you don't have a dog, bring a beardy hipster).
March 16th 2014: Puppy Prom at The Alexandria Hotel 1pm-4pm. Think Pretty in Pink, Grease or even Carrie … with four legs! It's time for prom doggie style as Sydney's biggest beer garden welcomes everyone and their pooch pals to the waggiest school dance ever. With canine corsages, prom photos, and prizes for talent and looks, this is the prom where no-one's without a date, because everyone can bring a best friend.
March 20th 2014: Mr CBD at The Argyle top floor 6.30pm- 10pm. It's back! The annual search for Sydney's Hottest Man in a Suit returns – with extra sizzle. At this grand finale our six finalists will strut their stuff while the audience bid for dates and to decide the winner. Money talks – so bid up big and know that you're flirting for a very good cause: Animal Welfare League NSW.
In the name of furry, charitable fun, BARS MARCH 2014 will be the biggest celebration yet of Sydney's top-notch bar culture. We'll drink to that!
During BARS MARCH you can show your support by visiting participating venues and buying a BARS MARCH charity cocktail, attending fundraising events and taking part in social media competitions. Highlights for 2014 include:


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It being a brand new year, tonight was the kick-off meeting for all the councils for the church. Even though I've attended this several times in the past, this year I got to attend in a very different role. I am no longer the secretary of the Administrative Council – no, this year I am now the chair of the Board of Trustees, which is the group in the church responsible for the physical needs of the building – painting, repairs, landscaping, that sort of thing. When they asked me if I'd be interested, the woman doing the asking noted that they knew they could count on me to push to get things done. And this is certainly true – if something *must* be done I can side-step those pesky procrastinating tendencies and get it finished, dragging people along with me kicking and screaming if necessary. It's all those things that *should* be done, but aren't as important, or have no end date, that I have a problem with.
One of the other members of our 20's and 30's group is also on the board with me, and when it came time to figure out who was going to be the vice chair, since no one else wanted to do it, she volunteered. Each of the new councils sat around the table and came up with a quick list of projects that we wanted to focus our attention on in the first part of the year. And then we all came back together to give an overview of those lists and to tell everyone else who the officers in each group would be. When she and I identified ourselves as chair and vice-chair, both our moms, who were attending as members of a different council group, took one look at each other, raised their hands, and to much laughter of everyone else, objected. Seems that the perception of people on the Board of Trustees is older people, and neither of them felt old enough to have children who are now heading that sort of group. Heh. Admittedly I'm not sure either my friend or I feel quite old enough to be heading a committee of this nature either, but such is the price we pay for becoming responsible adults (shh, I'm still trying to fool myself that I'm not quite old enough for that either!).
Of course, by volunteering to be involved in this committee, while I no longer am responsible for typing up minutes, this does mean I've signed myself up for few years of workday Saturdays spent at the church doing little repairs and such around the building. I am telling myself it will be good for me.
Addendum: Richard, upon reading my entry from yesterday, wryly remarked that it does not read as if written by an agnostic. It made me laugh, since I can see his point. But I guess *my* point is that I can still be excited by being involved in this project; energized by the enthusiasm around me, and looking forward to participating, even though I may not necessarily share their same beliefs. My section focuses on service – something that I find important, and something that I know I can write well about. One can still be agnostic and believe in that.


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At some point, the second his hand, which he still stroking the horse touches something under the belly of the horse.
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Yeah, of course! I even got a picture of me with it!
It's in my album, along with the picture of me and Elvis and Bigfoot (got both their autographs).
And the picture of where those little grey guys took me in their spaceship to Mars.
And the vacation pics of the time I went to Atlantis....
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'Twas the night before my fantasy draft, When In my boudoir, This little creature was stirring.
Uh, there's no mouse in my house
My draft board was hung above my faux chimney with care, in hopes that THIS.is.the.year!
I was nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of running backs making touchdowns, danced in my little head. I in my kerchief-sized lacy night slip, can't settle my little brain for a light August nap.
When in my mind arose such a clatter, I sprang from my memory foam mattress with 800 count sheets, to see what could be the matter. Away to my slim laptop all powered by flash. I flipped it open, and turned it on in a dash.
The moonlit screensaver began to illuminate like snow, gave way to the little objects below, when what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature team roster, with eight potential picks for this year!
With a click of my mouse, so lively and quick, I knew at a moment, I found my first pick! More rapid than the Eagles offense, defenders cannot defend, I quivered and scanned, and called them by name.
Oh Thomas!
Oh Bryant!
Oh Peterson!
Oh Rodgers!
Those Seahawks!
Oh Graham!
Oh Beckham!
That Johnson!
Call a screen! Make me scream!
Call a post to make it the most!
Now dash away dash away into the end zone!!
Merry preseason to all, and to all a good night 💋


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The weekend we came in to town just happened to be the start of the Little League World Series! We are a big sports family so we knew we would take the boys to at least 1 game. My dad had taken my brothers when they were younger and they still talk today about how much fun it was meeting other kids and sliding down the hill! We wanted to give this memory to the boys.
We found a weekend game, got some boxes and off we went. Being the first weekend of the series, it was pretty busy. We had to park and take a bus to the stadium but the boys didn't mind. Cameron was SO excited since it was his "first bus ride" as he kept saying.
Once inside, we walked around then eventually found our way to the hill! The boys immediately wanted to slide down. The nice thing was that all types of cardboard were lying around so the boys donated their boxes to the hill and found a flat one they could use. They absolutely loved sliding down and did this for a while. Eventually we dragged them away to do some shopping then watch a little of the game.
We moved into the stands to watch more of the game, let the boys slide in the dark then headed out after the game was over. Our first game was a lot of fun so we made it to one more before it was over!
Thanks for reading. Next up will be our second trip to the LLWS. Have a blessed day/night.


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Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Pitfalls to avoid in business
Hello readers, its a bright new day, another business day as a matter of fact. This week i will like to share with you some avoidable pitfalls you stay away from in business, for your business to succeed. Just as easy as it is for a business to sail, it could also easily sink.
Infact, experts say it's easier for a business to fail than for it to float. They say in order to avoid financial problems and money management difficulties, you need mechanisms that will help you control your spending. People sometimes get into trouble because they don't know where there money is going.
According to them, you can list all your income and expenses and find a way to increase your income and reduce your expenses and reduce your expenses.
Avoid spending for luxury items and other unnecessary things. If you have money set aside for emergencies, it can help you to avoid more debt in the future.
While there are a number of factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of a successful venture, one of the most challenging for first-time business owner is effective financial management.
Whether you are securing investment capital, separating your personal and business finances, managing cash-flow, or planning for growth, there are a number of common pitfalls that can hinder the success of your business.
Some of the steps that business owners can take to avoid financial mistakes, according to experts include:
Start Paying Yourself First
Develop a process that allows you to save money automatically. You can ave money in a savings account with automatic deductions from your paycheck. Automatic deductions can also be taken out to start an emergency fund. This money can be used for car repairs and minor emergencies. Just about everyone uses debit or credit cards for one thing or another, but when you have an emergency fund it helps reduce your credit card usage.
Get a Budget Worksheet and list all sources of Income
You can get a budget worksheet on the internet,check this link for a typical example:
List your income after taxes have been taken out. Income can come from a variety of sources including wages, interest, rental income or retirement income and pension income. In a standard worksheet, there are eight different income sources you can fill in. The total will be calculated automatically.
Make a List of Fixed Expenses and Enter Into the Budget Worsheet
Fixed expenses are those you incur regularly, such as mortgage payments, rent, interest service, auto insurance, utility bill and garbage collection fees. Some of these expenses remain the same while others vary. For those that vary, enter a monthly average. The budget worksheet will automatically calculate your total fixed expenses.
Compile a list of variable expenses and enter them into the budget worksheet:
Some variable expenses will include credit card payments, clothing, laundry, transportation, lunches, cosmetics and entertainment. Variable expenses will change from month to month.
Review Your Total Monthly Net
At the bottom of your budget worksheet you will see the total monthly net figure. If this figure is positive, it means you earn more than you spend. When this figure is negative, it means you are spending more than you are earning. If it is negative, the total monthly net figure will be displayed in bright red and preceded by a negative sign.
Increase Your Income
Try to find ways to increase your income. You may want to work an extra part-time job or work overtime. If you receive any bonus, incentive, pay-raise, add it into your savings account or pay down credit card debt. Sell unwanted possession, so as to reduce your expenditures. You may also need to cut down on your entertainment costs.
Contact Consumer Credit Counseling Services
You can speak with a certified trained counselor who will provide you with tips and techniques to save money, eliminate debt and avoid financial problems in the future.
Avoid Over-Investing
If you are planning to rely on your savings, personal credit cards, or cash reserves to start a new business, then take care to avoid over-investing in unnecessary infrastructure, luxuries etc. Young entrepreneurs often fall into this trap. They rent an expensive office and buy exotic cars. Instead, focus on building a superior product and providing exemplary customer service. Invest in items that will provide value for your customers and generate returns for your business. If you need to outfit an office, purchase discounted goods, rather than expensive new furniture and equipment.
Consider Your Debt-to-Income Ratio
This is especially difficult for young business owners who may have outstanding loans or substantial credit card debt. Your chances of obtaining a business loan at a reasonable rate of interest are significantly diminished by debt, even if your business plan includes enough projected income to pay off your financial obligations in a reasonable amount of time. If possible, focus your efforts on paying off your debt before you go into business.
Separate Personal and Business Finances
New small-business owners are frequently tempted to cut corners and utilize their personal financial resources to pay for business purchases. But if you hope to build credibility for your business and limit your personal liability, then you must keep your business credit separate from your personal finances. Begin by opening a business current account where you have the ability to cover your tax obligations. When you're ready to start building business credit, set up vendor credit accounts with your suppliers, and make sure to pay your bills on time.
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