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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.
Comments must be submitted on or before August 29, 2011.
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1138, by one of the following methods:
- http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
- E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Fax: 202-566-9744.
- Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Air and Radiation Docket, Mailcode 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
- Hand Delivery: Docket Center, (EPA/DC), EPA, West Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.Start Printed Page 38152
Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1138. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through http://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site is an "anonymous access" system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.Start Further Info
Holly Pugliese, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105; telephone number: 734-214-4288; fax number: 734-214-4869; e-mail address: email@example.com Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
How can I access the docket and/or submit comments?
EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1138, which is available for online viewing at http://www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Air Docket in the Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is 202-566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is 202-566-1742.
Use http://www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select "search," then key in the docket ID number identified in this document.
What information is EPA particularly interested in?
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
(i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.
What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA?
You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments:
1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples.
2. Describe any assumptions that you used.
3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views.
4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide.
5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.
6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under DATES.
7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.
What information collection activity or ICR does this apply to?
Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are importers into the United States of nonroad engines and vehicles.
Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Importation of Nonroad Engines and Recreational Vehicles (Renewal).
ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 1723.05, OMB Control No. 2060-0320.
ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
Abstract: This ICR covers the burden associated with EPA Form 3520-21, a declaration form for importers of nonroad vehicles or engines into the United States, which identifies the regulated category of engine or vehicle and the regulatory provisions under which the importation is taking place. In addition, this ICR covers the possible burden of EPA Form 3520-8 if it comes to be used to request final importation clearance for Independent Commercial Importers of nonroad Compression Ignition engines, who would have to bring the engines into compliance and provide test results, comparable to the use of Form 3520-8 for on-road vehicles and engines as covered by OMB 2060-0095. The information is used by Agency enforcement personnel to verify that all nonroad vehicles and engines subject to Federal emission requirements have been declared upon entry or that the category of exclusion or exemption from emissions requirements has been identified in the declaration. The information is also used to identify and prosecute violators of the regulations and to monitor the Start Printed Page 38153program in achieving the objectives of the regulations. The Forms are required before making customs entry; see 19 CFR 12.73 and 12.74.
Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.81 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.
The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency's estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:
Estimated total number of potential respondents: 4,801.
Frequency of response: Once per entry. (One form per shipment may be used).
Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 2.5.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 6,029.
Estimated total annual costs: $299,481. This includes an estimated burden cost of $261,479 and an estimated cost of $38,002 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.
Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?
There are no changes in the number of hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. Form 3520-21 has remained relatively unchanged since the previous renewal and therefore the burden for filling in the form remains unchanged.
What is the next step in the process for this ICR?
EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.Start Signature
Dated: June 22, 2011.
Karl J. Simon,
Director, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division.
[FR Doc. 2011-16356 Filed 6-28-11; 8:45 am]


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Do you ever wonder about life
Wonder if its passing you by?
Because I do.
I watch people have 'fun', let lose
And I wish I could be like that...
But I can't.
Push away your own feelings
Sadness, worry, anger
To keep people in your life.
I suppose the stars
Look down on me
As one of their own.
I watch people with their friends
And I wonder how they know
They really are friends.
I watch people with their boyfriends and girlfriends
And I wonder how they know
They really love them.
I listen to sad music
And wallow in it
Sad is sometimes all I can feel.
Don't mock me for being
A good girl
Just because I am and you can't understand.
Does you sadness split into anger
Like glucose into Pyruvic acid during glycolysis
And eat at you?
Do you feel them
The reservoir of tears
Stare 4am in the face
Laugh when it asks
Are you lonely or in love?
Look in the mirror
The lips that smile
Are just a shadow.
What happens when someone you thought a friend
Shows their real hand
And you made the losing bet?
Sometimes I think that everyone I love
Is indifferent to me
A use me when you need me kind of deal.
I look at life even with
And wonder at its meaning.
I can be a sad human being.
And there's nothing you can do about that.
I guess thats what I was writing about, not necessarily about religion but -
She apologises for two miserable blog posts in a row.

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Intraindividual Verbal-Numerical Discrepancies: Dichotomy or Continuum, Personality Characteristic or Psychopathology?
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Personality assessment
IntraindlviduaI differences in verbal and numerical abilities have been observed since the inception of appropriate measuring Instruments. Whether verbal and numerical ability occur in the form of a continuous distribution or as dichotomous categories has both theoretical and practical importance. That such variation has meaning in terms of predictable college academic success is recognized. Less apparent, but equally important, are relationships between Intraindividual verbal and numerical variation and personality characteristics and/or psychopathology. In college situations the American Council on Education Psychological Examinatipn (ACE), with Linguistic (l) and Quantitative (Q) components, and the School and College Ability Tests (SCAT), with Verbal (V) and Quantitative (Q) components, are traditionally used to predict academic achievement.
This is an unpublished manuscript.
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Dana, Richard H. and Dahlke, Arnold E., "Intraindividual Verbal-Numerical Discrepancies: Dichotomy or Continuum, Personality Characteristic or Psychopathology?" (1962). Regional Research Institute. 37.


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The Super Punch Tarot art show is coming up at Bear and Bird Gallery! Check out my King of Coins piece on the flyer!
Also coming up in March is the Wizard World Toronto Comic Con which I was invited to exhibit at. Really excited for that one as it's my first time attending the show! Hope to see some of you there!
Further down the road in May is TCAF which I will be returning to exhibit at this year! I had such a great time last year and met so many people. I'm really looking forward to this show! Best of all it's free to attend so everyone should come check it out!
Lastly, Thurop Van Orman has started releasing some images from his new project, Black Forest. Last year he commissioned me to do some text embroidery based off of his design and there it is on the top left corner. Kind of neat to be involved in a tiny way


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Wynonna JuddCountry Singer
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Birthplace Kentucky, United States
AGE54 years old
Album5 Pictures
Country singer who was in The Judds alongside her mother Naomi. She released multiple #1 country singles, including "She is His Only Need" and "I Saw the Light." She is also the sister of actress Ashley Judd.
She won the 1994 ACM Female Artist of the Year Award.
She recorded "Burning Love" for the film Lilo & Stitch, which starred actor Ving Rhames.
Before fame
Judd's love of country music was inspired by her mother's musical tastes. She moved to Nashville with her mother with the dream of making it big.
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She married Arch Kelley on January 21, 1996, then D.R. Roach on November 22, 2003, and then Cactus Moser on June 10, 2012.
- The meaning of the name Judd: To Flow Down


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Knowledge Is Power
The course is expertly paced, so you'll NEVER be thrown in a trading situation you're not ready for. Over 150 videos developed by the World's Foremost FX Coach - developer of FAP Ichimoku.
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OKC Parade of Homes Spring Festival - Free Ticket and New App
Every spring and fall, Oklahoma residents spend two weekends exploring new homes, visiting beloved neighborhoods, and gathering inspiration from builders across the area during the Oklahoma City Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes Spring Festival will be the weekends of May 13-15 and May 20-22. Homes will be open daily from 1 to 7 p.m.
French Construction is excited to participate in the Parade of Homes again this year. From meeting new people in the community, to the sense of accomplishment we feel every time a new visitor loves our custom homes, the Parade continues to be a highlight on our calendar. What can we say? We like to show off our beautiful custom homes!
Two French Construction Homes on Display
This spring, we are excited to present two new homes at the Parade: one in Edmond at 3416 Hidden Leaf Drive and one in Choctaw at 13133 Chinkapin Oak Place.
If you like wide open spaces with high, 12' ceilings, this is a great home for you. This new corner lot home in Fallbrook features four bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths, a study and a bonus room. And if you like to keep it warm and cozy during Oklahoma's brutal winters, this home has a stone interior fireplace and an outdoor fireplace on a large back patio.
Located in Timber Ridge Pointe, this home is in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District. With a beautiful cathedral ceiling in the living room, real oak hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances, you won't forget this dream house anytime soon. It has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a three-car garage house — the perfect size for a family.
New Parade of Homes App and Downloadable Free Ticket
In preparation for the 2016 Parade of Homes, we're excited to share a new app to improve your overall experience. The app is available for download on both Android and iPhone. You can search for "Parade of Homes OK" in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Please download the app before attending.
Why do I really need this app, you ask? The app provides images and more in-depth information on each of the homes at the Parade and can serve as a tool for mapping your journey before arrival. You also can give your feedback by rating the featured homes. We always love to know what you think!
What else is new? The Parade of Homes is free, but we ask that you download your ticket so we can expect you! You can also save a digital copy of your ticket on the app. Have any questions? Contact us and we will be happy to help. We look forward to meeting with you this year and can't wait to show off our homes.
Check out our latest video with Andrew French, who has officially joined the French Construction team, and see what building custom homes means to him.


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Ever since I first saw bloggers based in the US getting to try out Dia & Co I was kind of jealous. Then I saw one of my favourite local bloggers post some videos of the box she got from them and thought they had finally come to Canada after all of my e-mail pleas, but I was fooled by some cross-border travel. So when I found FrockBox.ca you cannot imagine how excited I was to receive my first box (or rather package) from them. Spoiler Alert: Based on what I saw from the previously mentioned brand and what I received from FrockBox.ca – I'm very impressed with this new option! These are honestly some of my favourite new outfits, I've worn two more than once already. Continue reading "Subscription Boxes for Canadian Fatshionistas"
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KAIROS: A Fashion Show For Project Red
As a former Queen's University student it brings be a great deal of joy to see the future alumni doing their thing during their four years in Kingston. Some like me, will either stay or return in the long run, but others will move away after graduation and never return. So these are special times for everyone involved in the KAIROS show because for many it could turn out to be the only fashion event they ever produce together. I can relate as a person who joined the cast in several local theatre productions. So when I was given the opportunity to take in this charity fashion show, I jumped at the chance to cover it for you. Continue reading "KAIROS: A Fashion Show For Project Red"
8 Amazing Canadian Plus Size Retailers
Sure, lots of brands ship to Canada, but the importing taxes involved in that process can end up being outlandish. Recently I received a package sent to me from the UK which was valued at $175 and because of an error in labeling I had to pay $110 in taxes to accept six items. Even if the package had been properly labeled, I would have had to pay almost $60 in taxes and fees. The brand was able to fix this mistake but it was still an inconvenience that could have easily been avoided by shopping from within Canada. In fact, some international brands actually say they won't help with duties and taxes so you'd be stuck sucking up that extra cost. Many brands label the package with the full price or value even if you bought the item on sale. For example, I ordered a dress that was originally around $70 but was on sale for $35 plus shipping. The cost for taxes ended up being $65 so if I had accepted the package I'd have paid $100 plus shipping for a $70 dress. That just doesn't make sense and we as Canadian plus size shoppers need a better option. Continue reading "8 Amazing Canadian Plus Size Retailers"


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The Husband Of One Wife
"A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;"
1 Timothy 3:2
"Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well."
1 Timothy 3:12
"If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly."
Titus 1:6
To begin with let us agree that all these verses are dealing with the qualifications suggested by Paul for the office of a Bishop or Deacon in the early church. Whatever you believe that these verse teach about having one wife, biblically speaking, it only applies to these offices in the church.
A bishop is an overseer in the church which means that they supervise others who work in the ministry such as deacons. A bishop was a manager of a local congregation and worked together with deacons to organize the affairs of the church. They were not part of the five fold ministry of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelist or Pastors and Teachers.
This is an important point to make because you cannot properly take a verse that states a qualification about a certain office and apply this verse to the whole of christian marriage everywhere in the world. To do so would be an "over generalization" of a specific instance that relates to a specific group of people and would be incorrect.
Many who oppose granting fellowship to polygamist husbands use these verses incorrectly to support their stand against them. At the very most you could only deny the office of bishop and deacon to those who had more than one wife. However, men who had more than one wife would still be free to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, or pastors and teachers. No one who rightly divides the word of God could deny such men fellowship or restrict them from attending church. Paul took the time to speak specifically about Bishops and Deacons and so if he would have wanted to include the higher offices of the church (and everyone else for that matter) he would have spoken about them specifically too.
This comes down to being honest about what the scriptures do say and don't say regardless of what cultural bias we might hold. We cannot impose our ethnocentric values upon the scriptures and call it God. We may not prefer to practice in plural marriage but that does not mean we can add to scripture and try to force everyone else to live as we do if God does not command it.
With regards to what Paul says about the qualifications for the office of Bishop and Deacon in the early church there is another important point that can and should be made.
It is written,
"(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)"
1 Timothy 3:5
This verse gives the reason for the qualifications that Paul lists. These qualifications are given as a method to determine the suitability of the person who is being considered for one of these positions.
Paul suggests the following criteria for bishops,
1. Blameless
2. The husband of one wife
3. Vigilant
4. Sober
5. Of good behavior
6. Given to hospitality
7. Apt to teach
8. Not given to wine
9. No striker
10. Not greedy of filthy lucre
11. Patient
12. Not a brawler
13. Not covetous
14. One that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all
15. Not a novice
16. Must have a good report of them which are outside the church
And for Deacons Paul continues,
1. Be grave
2. Not double tongued
3. Not given to much wine
4. Not greedy of filthy lucre
5. Let them be the husbands of one wife.
We see from this list that Paul's main concern is to adequately qualify those who wish to apply for these types of position within the church. For instance, Paul does not think it wise to consider someone for these positions who is greedy of filthy lucre because they will likely be handling church property and perhaps even church money. When Paul states that the way a man handles his family is a good indication of how they will be able to perform these functions in the church he does so for practical (not necessarily spiritual) reasons. Therefore, Paul admonition that these candidates be the husband (s) of one wife has more to do with them being married in the first place, so that they can be observed in relationship to their family, than it does the number of wives they have. Paul is not coining a moral law but is simply suggesting ways to pick the best candidate for the position that needs to be filled.
Some want to make this qualification about the "number" of wives a pseudo-law that applies to everyone. They zero in on this one qualification (out of about twenty) stretching these three references into a moratorium on multiple wives for everyone. Moreover, once they do this then they feel justified telling men with multiple wives that, to serve God and be a good Christian, they must divorce all but their first spouse. It makes no difference to them that this might leave the other women and their children without a husband or father for love and support. It makes no difference to them that they might become outcasts in their community with little chance to live prosperously. All that matters to them is that Paul said that a Bishop or Deacon can only have one wife and that prohibits polygamy period.
But wait a minute, did Paul really say that a Bishop or Deacon can only have one wife? What if Paul was saying that a Bishop or Deacon must have "a" wife i.e. be married so that they could judge his ability to run his own household as a way to assess his ability to run the household of God? What is Paul is not talking about they number of wives and man has but rather is citing a condition of being married?
If you look at Strong's Exhaustive Concordance you will note that when the scriptures in the New Testament refer to the numeral 1 the Greek word "Heis" (Hice) is used. However, when Paul refers to "one wife" in these three verses the Greek word "Mia" (Mee-ah) is used which can mean either "one" or "first". Thus, Paul is more properly talking about a man having a first wife rather than saying he can only have one wife.
This interpretation is more in line with the historical situation of the first century church because polygamy was a "norm" of their society and would not have been looked upon with disdain as it is sometimes viewed in our culture. Polygamy, back then, was just thought to be "good manners" for if a wealthy man was able to provide for and manage of household of more than one woman he was thought to be blessed and was, in fact, honored like so many of the great patriarchs of the past. In oriental (eastern) societies, even today, polygamy is more of a "social net" for unwed or widowed women and their children than a way to have more intimate partners.
In conclusion, let us be honest with the scriptures even if the precepts they teach us are not in line with our cultural preconceptions. Furthermore, let us not assume that scriptures always support our ethnocentric values. Let us not "read into" God's word the things we want them to say. These are real families that we are dealing with and if their be anyway that we can remove obstacles from their paths to knowing God and His son Jesus Christ then we should do so no matter what others think. If you wish to insist that Paul prohibits Bishops and Deacons from having more than one wife then feel free but please do not use these scriptures unwisely as a blanket prohibition against polygamy and hinder others from entering in to the kingdom of God.


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I just got my new plan with Koodo (Using my old telus iPhone, as the customer service agent said that it wouldn't have to be unlocked) however, I cannot get the sim card to activate! This is frustrating to say at the very least. At the most one could say that telecommunications in Canada are perhaps the bain of my existence!
Where are you trying to activate the sim? When the rep gave you the sim wasn't it active already?
What have you tried so far?
What have you tried so far?
restoring, resetting, putting in the right carrier information, but I don't have the spots to change the mms information, just the new APN
Which iphone do you have?
Faulty SIM cards, even when new, are not unheard of.
My guess would be faulty SIM. Do you get an error when entering the SIM card # in Self Serve?
My guess would be that it has something to do with provisioning and getting the proper carrier update settings through iTunes, particularly if it's an iPhone 4 or 4s.
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What a better way to spend a Sunday than in the pub eating food and lots of it. I had a roast dinner and Dave went for a good solid burger and chips. We were joined by friends and of course Coco, as we weren't in a dog friendly pub, we were banished to the beer garden, which is very pretty but not good on a rainy cold day. They do provide blankets, hot water bottles and have out door heaters so wasn't all bad. Plus this pub is one of our favorites in Birmingham and every time we go home, we make sure to pay a visit!
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The burger and fries look amazing… I too had pie for dinner- yum!
The food looks mouthwatering! You can't beat some standard pub grub. Sounds like you had a lovely afternoon!
Seems there are lots of chops to chose from, Nice!
Adorable post. Love this "mug" 🙂 It's really cute and totally makes the coffee experience even better. 🙂
I love your photos, you really hold up to your blog name! Beautiful stuff, well done! I nominated you for a Shine On Award, congrats 🙂
adorable post! and coco even more adorable!
Everything looks lovely! Proper like it 🙂


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Ashish Deshpande
Co-founder, Director
An Industrial Designer from the National Institute of Design, Ahmadabad, India, Ashish started his design entrepreneurship journey, 28 years ago, by co-founding one of India's pioneering design practices, Elephant.
Ashish leads the Product & Retail Experience Innovation group but believes that design must not be narrowed into disciplines and understanding users is a key component of any innovation activity. Over the years he has lead several design projects ranging from consumer appliances related to air, water & energy, medical diagnostic equipment, wearable electronics, automotive, experiential and retail environments.
He and his team at Elephant Design who have been a recipients of several awards including Spark (USA), Greener Gadgets (USA), CII Design Excellence and 4 times India Design Mark, believe that design & designer both need to be responsible and that the true success of a project lies in business, people connect & ecological success. His consulting experience spans across Indian start-ups & Corporates, MNCs from South East Asia, Japan as well as Europe.
Ashish has been a speaker at various conventions &seminars and regularly conducts workshops on Growth by Design & Product Innovation Process. He was invited to speak at International Design Congress, Gwangju, Korea. He is a juror at Design for Change, Power of Ideas run by CIIE-IIM-A & mentor for several start up initiatives incubated by CIIE, MIT ID and Intel – Innovate for Digital India. He will also join the jury at Taiwan International Student Design Competition 2017 this year.
Most recently, Ashish delivered a keynote at the International Symposium at the Naju Innovation City in Korea. This event was part of the 2016 World Eco-friendly Design Expo "Seeking better life through eco-friendly design".
Ashish was honorary member of India Design Council. He is the President of Association of Designers of India, an active member of the Design Alliance Asia and has been on the jury panel of the India Design Mark since its inception.


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I did mean to post this on Friday but have been too busy, time has been racing by. I've posted a few instagram snaps today if you fancy a nose, my username is amilliondresses. We have almost finished the house, just a couple of things left to build, chairs to paint and then the big internet install which I cannot wait for! I know I've been lucky having an iPad with a 3G card but it really is not the same, I find it really hard to type on this damn thing!!
Anyways onto this outfit. I picked up this Topshop dress in the sale. I had been keeping a beady eye on it waiting for it to hit the sales rack. It's a fab colour and I love the simple pattern. It's jersey so really easy to wear. I know I always wear this cardi, I can't help it - I love it so much! The only days I don't wear it are if I am wearing a jumper or if it's in the wash! I am looking longingly at my nails, haven't worn falsies in over a week :( So looking forward to getting them back on next week, feel a bit naked without them.
Dress: Topshop
Cardigan: H&M
Court Shoes: Clarks @ Spartoo Shoes*
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Belmont Lake Trail is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near North Babylon, New York that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
mountain biking
nature trips
road biking
trail running
wild flowers
Leisurely ride around a lake.
You don't need a mountain bike for this trip. Easy and nice leisurely ride. Good for a quick trip and if you have family.
Fiona C.
Nice place, good environment for family with kids and dogs. Easy to walk. Good for picnic and barbecue. Unfortunately, most of the restroom doors are unable to close and lock.
Charles R.
very easy walk. wide trail not very woodsy. popular
Nice easy ride gravel wooded trails. Early fall day just a beauty. Restrooms open $8 entrance fee before 4pm. Wild life all over geese,swans,ducks and others. Enjoy
Easy, view of lake is very nice!! Have some exercise equipment and suggestions along way!
calm, family friendly location with many picnic areas and a nice lake. Paddle boats and a few kayaks are available for rent seasonally. Dogs permitted on leash on trails. Clean and groomed trails. A very easy stroll, less crowded in the morning hours. Good for biking as well!
Extremely easy; family friendly location.
❤ super easy. Very relaxing stroll.
Beautiful trail so many things to do and long distance to walk, only downside is it being next to the southern state parkway
Dorian F.
Relaxing, it's a nice walk around the lake. Gotta go around 3 times to get my steps in.
Great way trail but beware the single track ends with no warning and you have to turn around
Great nice scenic walk
I took a drive from Brooklyn, spend 2 hours in traffic while it was pouring rain hoping that it clears up and that the trail is worth it.
Well it was worth it, its nice scenery and trails are well maintained. After doing 2 loops I noticed a side trail and decided to get on it. It was a blast. I did it on a Saturday and it was not packed at all. The parking lot fee is $8 but you can park at residential streets and use one of many entrances.
I shot a short GoPro video. where you can see the trails https://youtu.be/PLBh84EYNSk
Had a great walk around the lake. Good traffic of runners, bike riders, walkers with dogs. Beautiful fall foliage around the lake. Pretty easy trail, very entertaining trail with beautiful swans in lake.
Good trail. Dogs allowed. Fee to park in Belmont Lake State park (free if you have NY state park pass for $65/year) . Boat rentals n lake are fun. Picnic areas, playground and restrooms. This place is packed on the weekends. You can actually ride a nice long trail to Babylon village from the lake. (or park for free by taking Deer Park Ave South from Sunrise Hwy and turn right on Park Ave. Park at the tennis courts.) The trail is very pretty, winding over streams and little bridges. You can walk the trail for a few miles through the woods, or just walk around the lake if you park in Belmont. If you park at the tennis courts in Babylon, you can take a short 20 minute walk up to Southards pond and then loop back to the parking lot. Lots of birds and swans here. The other option is biking the whole trail which I have done, either from Belmont lake down to the tennis courts on Park Ave, and back, or vice versa. I started at the tennis courts and rode up to Belmont Lake. The trail can be busy in the summer, and sometimes there are horses on the trail. Keep your dog leashed. Nice during the Fall- great fall foliage here.
This is a very easy flat trail that follows along the outside of the park, views during spring and fall are great with blooms and change in foliage, dog friendly park too.
Belmont Lake State Park is in North Babylon exit 37 off the Southern State Parkway. Not in Massapequa.
Harvey F.
It's not in Wyandanch or Massapequa. It's in North Babylon and Babylon Village.


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The Corporate Style Academy
As a well-known Image Consultant, Aletté-Johanni Winckler created "The Corporate Style Academy". This is where she teams up with one of her co-consultants at The South African Image Academy to educate companies in Professional Image, Style and Etiquette in the Corporate environment, focusing on equipping companies' personnel to look their best, and in doing so, portray a positive image for the company.
This is a fun and informative session with lasting results.
N.B. Tax deductible. Team building. Very beneficial. Build a positive image for your company. Perfect annual team building event.
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- Individual colour draping (maximum of 20 people)
"The workshop Aletté did at our attooh! admin conference was an amazing experience. Thank you for your energy, insight, and kindness. Not only did I take away a lot of valuable input for myself, but to my surprise I actually feel that being part of a group enhanced the experience to a great extent. Your inspired our ladies and everyone could take something out for themselves. Our conference delegates enjoyed your creative, fun-filled way you presented. Your clear examples made it simple to understand and everyone could take something out of your workshop. Your presentation was fantastic – fun, interactive, and extremely informative. We are very grateful to you for sharing your time and expertise with our attooh staff. Thank you! One of attooh!'s values are "Having Fun" and with your personality you really made is so much fun. I would recommend Aletté-Johanni to any corporate company that would like to encourage and uplift their staff, be it male or female."


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Hilary Duff just went on a grocery run for Christmas celebrations with her sun Luca a few days ago, but apparently, she's just as forgetful as the rest of us.
The 28-year-old American actress and singer was spotted on her phone as she made her way into the grocery store to pick up a few (more) last-minute items.
Hilary wore a cropped sweater which she paired with high waisted jeans. Her cuffs were rolled up to reveal her Isabel Marant "Lance" boots, which she last wore sometime in the middle of the year at Taylor Swift's concert.
The actress wore her brand new short hairdo down, which she cut right after wrapping up the shooting on her second season of "Younger."
Hilary Duff does a last minute grocery run for Christmas on December 24, 2015
Hilary probably took this opportunity to cut her hair so that when the third season rolls around, her long locks will be back and ready for the cameras.
Meanwhile, check out the juicy trailer for the second season of "Younger," which airs on January 13, 2016.
Hilary Duff drops the teaser for the second season of her latest show, "Younger"
Meanwhile, the cold will be here for quite a while so if you're looking for a pair of boots to keep yourself warm in, the Isabel Marant "Lance" boots are worth checking out. Grab a pair over at Forward or Barneys New York Warehouse.
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Below is the text of Sir John Major's speech at the John C Whitehead Lecture, held at Chatham House on Thursday 10th November 2011.
When Chatham House invited me to deliver this lecture, I was delighted to accept.
I was brought up with an affection for America. My grandfather was a Master Builder who lived and worked in Pittsburgh from the 1860s and helped build the Carnegie Steel works. My father was a dual citizen, who lived in Pittsburgh from his birth in 1879 through his teenage years. His philosophy was simple: if America and Britain were as one, all was well.
Three hundred years earlier, in 1587, Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents to be born in the New World. On the coast of North Carolina, links to her ancestral home were all around her.
She grew up amid place names familiar to every Briton: the road between early settlements at Roanoke and Jamestown passed through Suffolk, Gloucester, Portsmouth, York and Surry (sic): all quaint reminders of 16th Century England. Subliminal links, perhaps – but evocative ones.
Our modern generation has grown up with the Atlantic Alliance.
For all our lives, the Alliance has been solid and reassuring: so familiar is it, that we take it for granted. We shouldn't: like every relationship it is flexible; and, as it evolves, it changes. It is doing so now in ways that are liberating, but which reflect the ambitions of two Sovereign nations.
When David Cameron became Prime Minister he set out a dictum of a "solid but not slavish" relationship between the UK and the US. This is now taking practical shape across a wide swathe of policy.
Economically, the UK is pursuing austerity, while the US searches for stimulus.
Commercially, as a reminder that even the best of friends are economic rivals, Coalition Ministers have been boosting trade ties around the world.
Militarily, a Defence Treaty, agreed with France, has acquired more than symbolic meaning with the close Cameron-
And diplomatically, the Government has taken a harder line than The White House in criticising Israeli policy on building settlements deemed illegal by the international community.
Some will worry about these distinctions in policy. They need not. One of the strengths of the UK/US Alliance is that, over many years, it has been able to withstand irritants, squabbles and even fierce disagreements: Suez in 1956; the cancellation of Skybolt; and Dean Acheson's disparaging Westpoint speech, in which he asserted that: "Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role".
Britain's global role, he added, "is about played out". There have been differences over Vietnam; and arms embargoes in the Balkans – but none of them caused a permanent rift.
In looking at policy between Atlantic partners, it is a mistake – a simplification that deceives – to focus only on the US and the UK. For a long time, a third partner – Continental Europe – has been material to the relationship.
Today, in a world of global transition, so is Asia – especially China and India – and the dynamic of new growing centres of power impacts inevitably upon the Anglo-
These days, America looks increasingly to the Pacific. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down, I expect this shift to accelerate. Both Leon Panetta and Hillary Clinton have explicitly foreshadowed this new focus.
It is not difficult to see why. The Pacific is the growing centre of gravity for future global growth; it is an area of exploding population; and it is the essential force driving global trade.
This has changed its profile, and every nation – most certainly the United States – must take account of that. The fact that China is now the owner of over 25% of American Government debt, simply illustrates a reality few believed they would ever face.
The point is simple: no-
As wealth and financial power move to the Pacific, new trade and political relationships will be forged, hopefully friendly ones. In China's case, America will also have a wary eye on regional ambitions and military capability.
The tide of history can point friendly Sovereign Nations to different conclusions: it is inevitable and healthy. The Anglo-
Too often, people talk of a "special relationship". Every President is advised to use the phrase and courteously does so but – although not intended to be so – it is rather a patronising term.
President Obama – a post-
The President can't ignore the changing world. He would be failing in his duty to America if he did. He is likely to be followed by many Presidents who must take account of strategic realities, however bound emotionally they may be to the ties of the "special relationship".
It is time to consign this phrase to history. We don't need it.
Despite self-
We do a lot of business together. The United Kingdom is the largest single foreign investor in the United States. We are huge trading partners. Our citizens are familiar with each other: millions of tourists travel back and forth across the Atlantic each year.
We have strong cultural ties. Our shared tastes in music, film, theatre and television keep us close together – emotionally and psychologically. This comes so naturally we're barely conscious of it.
I wonder what proportion of people protesting outside the US Embassy at any given moment, head home via Pizza Hut or Kentucky Fried Chicken, stopping off on their way to pick up a Budweiser beer, before settling down to watch yet another re-
These shared cultural tastes are mirrored by shared political views. Our outlook on the world – our ambitions for it – are not identical, nor could they be, but they are strikingly similar.
Security and Intelligence co-
Our Anglo-
These are not dissolvable links – they are solid. We can continue to rely on them. And yet ....
It is the "And yet" I wish to focus on: the divergent issues that could strain – even weaken – the relationship, if we permit them to do so.
"My enemy's enemy is my friend", declares an old Arab proverb, reflecting a basic tenet of human behaviour. But what happens to friendship when the enemy is no longer a threat?
There is no longer a Soviet threat to bind us together. What does this mean for NATO?
For 62 years, NATO has been the guarantor of security and freedom in Europe. Since the Soviet Union fell apart twenty years ago, its role has been problematic. We know we need NATO, but can't quite identify why: this has led to a progressive diminution of the European input into the Alliance.
Understandably, the US is alarmed at this and frankly, the Europeans should be shame faced about it. The future role of NATO may be opaque, but it remains the most visible and tangible military bond uniting Britain and Europe with the US. Europeans would be wise to focus on the comments of former US Defence Secretary, Bob Gates, who warned Europe over relying too much on America. Mr Gates is surely right.
His discomfort with an alliance where member nations all enjoy the benefits of the grouping, but only a few deal with the "hard" military graft on the ground, is entirely reasonable. It is simply not acceptable for some countries to put limits on their operational commitment to NATO.
Mr Gates warns correctly, and I quote: " If current trends in the decline of European defence capabilities are not halted and reversed, future U.S. political leaders may not consider the return on America's investment in NATO worth the cost …. there is the real possibility for a dim, if not dismal future for the transatlantic alliance.".
That could not – would not – have been said before the collapse of the Soviet Union 20 years ago. And it would not have been said publicly by the cautious Mr Gates if it were not being thought privately by policy makers in Washington.
Since, after the Presidential election, it is likely the US will cut total defence spending, it is a warning that it would be very unwise for Europe to ignore.
One threat to NATO countries is growing: the danger of cyber-
We know that NATO needs to change. But we need to agree how. To let it wither through neglect would be reckless policy. Although a present threat to the European Continent is highly unlikely, that could change.
Europe needs to lock America into NATO, not allow policy drift to diminish her commitment to it. It is simply not credible for Europe to sit back, cut defence budgets and blithely expect the US to bear a wholly disproportionate cost of defending her.
A new settlement on NATO: its role, its funding and fairer nation state contributions, is long overdue. Mr Gates expresses American frustration, but, as American eyes are drawn increasingly to the East, it is Britain and Europe – in their own interests – who ought to be arguing most for early and definitive decisions on NATO's future.
There are other potential fissures we should not ignore. In America, I detect a contempt for what they see as feeble European policy. In Europe, I see a similar disregard for aspects of American policy, as well as a lofty disdain for its criminal justice system, with its harsh penalties. Some disagreements may be peripheral, but the mutual distaste is tangible.
Economic management is a damaging area of friction that could get worse.
The US blames the global slowdown in large part on the on-
This disregard is two-
Does this mutual disdain between the US and Continental Europe matter to the UK? Yes, it does.
If it continues, bilateral relations may be weakened. Why so? It is a truth expressed too rarely that the US expects the United Kingdom to use her Anglo-
If US links with the EU weaken, if her interest wanes, if she looks elsewhere, the British value to America weakens too, and so, potentially, does an elemental part of the Anglo-
Some will see this differently. They argue that, if the US is disillusioned with Continental Europe, and the UK is frustrated within the EU – both of which propositions are true at the moment – that the solution is simple: the US and the UK should move closer together.
Some Atlanticists and extreme Euro-
What virtues do the UK and the US separately bring to the relationship? It is – in terms of crude economic and political power – an Alliance of Un-
I would say a lot: although there is one area – to which I will turn shortly – where we could do better.
First and foremost, in addition to Britain's trade and investment role, she is the principal military ally of the US. With her immense military capability, the US could manage without us: but she prefers not to do so. Militarily, we are her first – and most reliable – partner.
The UK has historic knowledge and niche abilities that complement American influence. As American author, John Updike put it: "America is a land whose centre is nowhere: England one whose centre is everywhere". On 9/11, I was staying at the British Embassy in Washington. That night, most of the British intelligence hierarchy were flown in from the UK to brief and consult with their American counterparts.
And the UK has a wide diplomatic reach. American diplomacy is more persuasive and compelling if it has British diplomacy alongside it. Any superpower, acting alone, can seem isolated, can be characterised as the bully on the block. With a strong ally, arguing from conviction for the same policy, that risk is diminished.
There is one further role the UK can offer: that of the candid friend. A candid friend is more valuable than an unquestioning echo.
We shall never know for sure but, perhaps, if the UK had been more candid in expressing doubts about the second Iraq War, events may have unfolded differently.
At the outset, the general assumption was that Saddam did have WMD. I'm sure that was the intelligence served up to the then Prime Minister.
But the real questions were: what sort of WMD? Were they deliverable? How imminent a threat was Iraq? And did any threat require action against such a tight deadline?
Several facts are relevant. On the basis of an IAEA assessment, the UN Security Council almost closed its file on Iraq's nuclear programme in the late 1990's. And, as we now know, the British Government were advised in 2002 that Saddam's nuclear programme was frozen – and Iraq was at least five years from producing a useable nuclear device.
With this information, a candid friend might have cautioned against precipitate – I emphasise precipitate – action. But they did not.
Upon mature reflection today, I would argue that the UK's apparent unquestioning support for the US, did not serve either country well. We could have done better.
Close as we are, we do not have to march in lock step. Our relationship is such that we can – and should – sometimes strike an independent stance as in the recent air campaign over Libya. The US was heavily involved, but it was the British and the French who took the diplomatic and military lead.
We might want to get used to more independence – especially in our dealings with the Muslim world. It may be helpful – and prudent – for the US to "lead from behind" in some circumstances. We cannot – and must not – place the burden of leadership unfailingly on her. Others should share responsibility where they can.
I believe the UK and Europe could also take a more pro-
But it seems to me – as I look forward – that Israel needs a settlement every bit as much as the Palestinians. The present sour atmosphere, worsened by Israeli settlement policy, is isolating Israel and – if the Arab Spring leads to more democratic governments in the Middle East – will isolate her further and, perhaps, dangerously so. This is unwise policy.
In the last few days we have seen the IAEA report confirming that Iran is most probably developing a nuclear weapons capability. I believe this justifies a tough international response. I would suggest upgrading the present sanctions on proliferation to incorporate more financial sanctions, sanctions on oil and gas as well as designation of named individuals involved in the weapons programme.
Ideally these would be UN sanctions but, if China or Russia block that, EU sanctions as a fall-
There are many reasons why we need progress on the MEPP.
UNESCO's decision to admit Palestine as a full Member State – despite diplomatic pressure not to do so from America and the loss of the US sixty million dollar budget payment – is an indication of widespread unease over the present impasse. Entry into UNESCO is likely to be followed by Palestinian applications to the World Health Organisation and other UN bodies.
This rejection of American policy – for that is what the UNESCO decision is – is an indication that much of the world blames the present stalemate, in part, on internal politics within the US. No doubt, because of US power, this point is put only sparingly to American policy makers, but it is put scathingly to third parties. Once again, the candid friend should tell America this.
We might too, be more candid with Israel. At present, their policy – and that of the Quartet – is not to engage with Hamas who, as senior Israeli Ministers correctly point out, fire rockets into Israel.
I understand this view – especially with the present polarisation of opinion in the country. But here, I think, the UK can offer valuable advice from direct experience.
The IRA bombed Northern Ireland and the UK mainland for many years. For as long as we held the position of never negotiating with terrorists, the bombs kept coming. It was only when we engaged the IRA directly – albeit initially through intermediaries – that we began a process that led to peace. Talking and talking and talking – continually, and without huge gaps in time for backsliding – can bring together the most intransigent positions.
"We won't negotiate with terrorists" is clear-
After Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya I doubt there is much appetite – except as a last resort – for more military involvement. We may be moving into an era where diplomacy and soft power will take a higher profile. If so, I welcome that. It plays to British strengths. And, since UK and US objectives are so often the same – or similar – it should help both our countries.
I would like to see the UK extend our diplomatic reach and our ambitions for diplomacy. As our "hard" power softens, our "soft" power must increase.
I claim – immodestly for the British – that embedded in our national character is a gift for diplomacy. We should use it, encourage it, enhance it – both for trade and political purposes. We live in a tough world. We should use all our assets to advance our interests.
I don't view "soft power" as a "soft option", nor as some ill-
It should be backed by stick and carrot: by a willingness to use economic and political pressure in pursuit of our objectives. "Soft power": Yes. "Soft attitude": No.
This is an area that can achieve so much – for Britain and America. Where it fails, it doesn't exclude military action in appropriate circumstances. But if it precedes military action, it helps justify it.
In our inter-
Soft power will embrace new alliances that unite the dominant global players. At the foundation of those alliances, Britain and America – with their common view of the world – will be likely to stand shoulder to shoulder.
They will do so – not as the by product of a "special relationship" – but as pragmatic colleagues and candid friends who can bring others along with our shared vision for progress and prosperity – for all the 7 billion of us, and rising – who share the same resources of the same planet.
And, if this comes about, perhaps even Dean Acheson will finally be confounded: Britain will have found a role.


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This Is One Tough Helicopter
Composite Helicopters have released video of their November crash during flight testing in New Zealand. In an exclusive report to Vertical Magazine international chief designer and test pilot Peter Maloney explained that the aircraft was nearing the conclusion of a test flight when the catastrophic failure occurred. Here is the link to the video. That's one tough helicopter.


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Listening & Seeing
An Homage to Eduardo Coutinho. Princeton University, March 6, 2015.
How do we make sense of the tension between chance, preparation, and empathy when documenting the lives of others? Is "documenting" a verb that does justice to the filmmaker's activity? What are the ethical implications and boundaries of inviting someone "to open up" or perform on camera? What roles do sound, silence, voice, and listening play in Eduardo Coutinho's work? To what extent do Coutinho's characters and films travel across cultural contexts and languages? In which ways has he influenced filmmakers in Brazil and beyond, and what dialogues with other fields of knowledge does his cinema invite?
Presented by the Program in Latin American Studies and the Race and Citizenship in the Americas Network. Co-sponsored by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Cultures, and the Program in Media + Modernity at Princeton University.
Photographs, Flora Thomson-DeVeaux.
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Our ward (church congregation) hosted a fun lip sync party!
We rocked out to "Final Countdown" by Europe!
We LOVED getting decked out for the occasion: bright eye shadow, silver face sparkles, huge gold jewelry, crazy zebra shorts, huge puffy hair, lots of sequins and tons of hairspray! Gwen even had crimped hair! I scored on our attire from Goodwill. Eric's wig was almost as epic as his mop twirling skills. Our kids were so excited--- Gwen asked every day to practice our "rock out song" and even Caroline was "SO es-size-ick, mom!"
Only Emmett was less than enthused. He wasn't on stage with us, maybe that was the problem. He wanted in in the action!
What I learned from this experience? I inherited a total lack of 'shame' on stage (thank you to my mom and dad who are both hams) and apparently, so did my children who suffered from NO stage fright whatsoever! I also learned that I'm married to a man who is comfortable with himself and not afraid to rock a crazy wig and tight white jacket!
In other words...
I'm part of a crazy family AND I LOVE IT!!!!


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The university's Moving Image Research Collections will digitize the Marine Corps Film Repository, with plans to eventually place the films online for the public to view free of charge.
Charleston native A. Lamar Hunter chooses SOM Greenville, thanks to scholarship opportunity.
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IT SOUNDS sort of like a mass of crickets. A high-pitched whine, but from what? It seems to undulate, even writhe.
Listen closely: There are multiple, distinct tones that sound to some like they're colliding in a nails-on-the-chalkboard effect.
The Associated Press has obtained a recording of what some US Embassy workers heard in Havana in a series of unnerving incidents later deemed to be deliberate attacks which left US diplomats suffering mild brain damage including memory loss and loss of cognitive ability.
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Not all Americans injured in Cuba heard sounds. Of those who did, it's not clear they heard precisely the same thing.
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Another big question remains: Even if you know you're under attack, what do you do?
Still dumbfounded by what's causing this, the United States has been at a loss to offer advice.
The embassy's security officials have told staff if they believe they're being attacked, they should get up and move to a different location, because the attack is unlikely to be able to follow them, the commenting individuals said.
Some diplomats who experienced an attack or heard sounds reported they were narrowly confined to a room or parts of a room.
At least 22 Americans are "medically confirmed" to be affected, the State Department says, adding that the number could grow. The attacks started last year and are considered "ongoing," with an incident reported as recently as late August.
Cuba has defended its "exhaustive and priority" response, emphasising its eagerness to assist the US investigation. Cuban officials did not respond to requests for comment for this story but have complained in the past that Washington refuses to share information they say they need to fully investigate, such as medical records, technical data and timely notification of attacks.


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Some companies could use a little psychoanalysis
In a charmingly lucid translation of Freud, 60s shrink D Bannister described the human personality as "basically a battlefield … a dark cellar in which a well-bred spinster lady and a sex-crazed monkey are forever engaged in mortal combat, the struggle being refereed by a rather nervous bank clerk."
Bannister was characterising Freud's Id, Ego and Super Ego, the three components of our personality that develop in the early years of our childhood. We're born into the world with only an Id, the part that tells us to gratify our base desires at any cost. We puke and shit and scream when we're left wanting. We are gratuitously selfish. Gradually our Ego develops, enlightening us to consequence and teaching us that if we choose to poop in the potty then we avoid an unpleasant sensation and an irate Mother. Then as our parents instil in us politeness and values, the Super Ego settles in our conscience, guiding us toward a higher moral plane.
Freud proposed that the Ego's role was to balance the Id and Super Ego. Too much Id and you're selfish and uncaring. Too much Super Ego and you're an inflexible, self-righteous old prig. The most successful, well-rounded people tend to be those with a competent Ego.
In the late 1800s, the United States began to legally count corporations as 'people'. The recent film The Corporation concluded that as 'people', businesses behave exactly like dangerously destructive psychopaths without conscience. Freud, to twist a cliché, would be having a field day.
Consider the collapse of Enron. Similarities between Enron's executives and Bannister's sex-crazed monkey aren't difficult to spot: Enron was a corporation devoid of any concern for moral or consequence, whose Id was left alone to ruthlessly gratify the corporate desire for profit. As Freud would have predicted, this personality was doomed to failure.
Enron's collapse came as researchers catalogued the trend of consumers favouring companies who display evidence of a moral conscience. Here in New Zealand, AC Nielsen's 'Good is Gold' study found that 65 percent of people would pay more for a product whose manufacturer supports a worthy cause. Suddenly corporate charitability was fashionable—a tidy way to buy customers. In 2004, US retailer Target gave US$88 million to charitable causes. Super indeed.
But to rest back on our Freudian thesis, it's just as vain a pursuit to blindly follow one's Super Ego as it is to be ruthlessly Id-driven. Freud may instead have favoured a third approach: that the corporate Ego find a way to quiet both Id and Super Ego at once.
In Built to Last, Jim Collins and Jerry Porras noted that phenomenally successful businesses frame the purpose of business in a way that enables them to make a social contribution. Hewlett-Packard: to make technical contributions for the advancement and welfare of humanity. Wal-Mart: to give ordinary folk the chance to buy the same things as rich people. Walt Disney: to make people happy. These companies had "outperformed the general stock market by a factor of 12 since 1925". It seems there's a better future in giving back through the way you make money.
Camper shoes shows how a business can contribute socially without blind financial charity. Camper makes shoes with eco-friendly materials and practices, but its real contribution is the mantra of "walk don't run", which offers people "an alternative to the Anglo-American model of globalisation and consumption". Through shoes, its 'Walking Society' and eco-hotel and restaurant chains, Camper brings calm to a world weak with hurry-sickness. Camper today has revenues of over US$180 million, seven percent year-on-year growth and one of the most loyal followings of any brand.
Tea brand Dilmah's ambition is to "dramatically improve the life of tea pickers in Sri Lanka". With the exuberant assistance of winemaster Bob Campbell, Dilmah classifies its Watte range the same way a vineyard would classify wines. Dilmah remains the fastest-growing tea brand in the world and a genuine contributor to Sri Lankan wellbeing. I've a feeling Freud would have approved.
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TAMESIDE'S three MPs are hoping a local restaurant will curry favour with the judges of a national competition designed to find 'the best' South Asian restaurant in Britain.
Every year the Tiffin Club of MPs awards the Tiffin Cup to 'the best' South Asian restaurant in Britain.
The competition is based on nominations made by MPs from across the country. And Tameside's three MPs are determined that at least one of the restaurants from the region is in the running for the top prize.
But rather than nominate their own favourites, Jonathan Reynolds (MP for Stalybridge and Hyde), Andrew Gwynne (MP for Denton and Reddish) and David Heyes (MP for Ashton-under-Lyne) want constituents to have their say.
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In an appeal for nominations, Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds said: "I am a regular visitor to the Bowerfold Spice restaurant in Stalybridge.
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Ashton-under-Lyne MP David Heyes is appealing for nominations for restaurants across Ashton, Droylsden and Failsworth.
He said: "There are lots of great curry restaurants in our area and everyone has their favourite so I'm asking all the curry lovers out there to nominate their favourite restaurant."
And Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne said: "Denton and Reddish has some of the best South Asian restaurants in Greater Manchester so I am sure there will be plenty of nominations.
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The Tiffin Club of MPs was formed in 2006 and brings together MPs from all political parties.
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In a joint statement the co-chairs said: "After the overwhelming success of last year's competition we are looking forward to another chance to sample some of the best offerings of South Asian food in Britain.
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To nominate your favourite South Asian restaurant click here or send your name, address, contact number and up to 200 words outlining why you think your favourite restaurant stands out from the rest to Jonathan Reynolds MP, "Tiffin Cup Nomination", The Constituency Office, Hyde Town Hall, Market Street, Hyde, SK14 1AL.
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