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Steampunk Silver Filigree Necklace with Vintage Watch Movement & Ruby Red Swarovski Crystal by Velvet Mechanism
Steampunk Silver Filigree Necklace with Vintage Watch Movement & Ruby Red Swarovski Crystal by Velvet Mechanism
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Here's a handmade necklace from my steampunk jewelry line, Velvet Mechanism. This is a beautiful, neo-Victorian, steampunk style necklace. It features an authentic vintage watch securely mounted on a lovely, silver tone, Victorian-style, diamond-shaped filigree and a matching silver necklace chain. This watch dates from around 1900 to the 1940s and is made by Croton Watch Co. The watch is further accented with a genuine Swarovski ruby red Siam crystal. Plus, this watch still has some of the original tiny rubies. This necklace is perfect for any steampunk outfit! It is incredibly detailed - I love looking at all the tiny cogs and gears. The necklace comes in a nice black gift box. All sales final.
The chain measures about 18", and the pendant measures about 1 and 1/2" tall.
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Every Home Needs a Working Smoke Alarm
If there is a fire in your home, a smoke alarm will immediately warn you, giving you and everyone in your home time to escape safely. Smoke alarms are cheap, available in most high street stores, and are easy to fit and maintain.
Our research identifies the following three groups to be at most at risk from fire:
Less affluent social renters with high fire risk, High risk, elderly singles reliant on state support and Transient, young singles with high risk and few interventions.
Choosing your smoke alarm
There are a variety of smoke alarms to choose from. There are three main types of smoke alarms which are described below. Whichever model you choose, the most important thing is to make sure it meets British Standard (BS) 14604:2005.
The three main types of smoke alarm are ionisation, optical and Thermoptek alarms.
As both slow-burning and flaming fires are common, for the best protection you should either install alarms with Thermoptek technology or a combination of Ionisation and Optical alarms. In a typical home you would install the Optical alarm in the hall way and the Ionisation alarm on the landing.
Where to put your smoke alarm
You should have at least one smoke alarm on each floor of your property. If you have only one alarm make sure it is somewhere you'll be able to hear it when you're asleep. Also consider fitting them in rooms which have electrical appliances – e.g. a heater or charger – or other fire risks.
It usually takes a few minutes to install your smoke alarm yourself – just follow the manufacturer's instructions that come with it.
Maintaining your smoke alarm
Alarms for the Hearing Impaired
If you, or someone you know, has difficulty hearing, there are special smoke alarms to warn you if there's a fire and give you time to get out safely. They use flashing lights as well as an audible alarm and include a vibrating pad to alert you if you are in bed asleep.
Sprinkler Systems
Domestic Sprinklers can provide a package of fire protection for homes which not only protects lives but has the added advantage of reducing the degree of damage to the property and the contents both from the effects of the fire and possibly from the water that may come from fire hoses needed to extinguish a fire.
Smoke alarms are strongly advocated, but their actual potential against fire can be of limited value to people who are very young and people who have limited mobility. Current statistics have indicated it is these groups that are given limited protection by smoke alarms and who are those most at risk from fire in their home. Residential sprinkler systems could close this gap in life protection and, coupled with working smoke alarms, offer a comprehensive life protection package.
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Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, has many things to offer to its visitors. There's an experience to be had for everyone, young or old. From shopping to gastronomic experience, to nature and history. The name of the city, Kuching, is thought to derive from the Malay word kucing which means cat or from the Chinese word for port which is pronounced as cochin. Others also claimed that it might have been named after a lychee-like fruit called Mata Kuching or Cat's Eye, which was a popular trade item of the city.
Getting around
There are many ways to get around in Kuching. The public transportations such as buses and taxis are efficient and are in abundance. Apart from that tourists in Kuching can also experience a more scenic view of the town by taking a ride in boat shuttles that takes passengers to various points across the river. For tourists who are staying in hotels, there's the free City Tram that will take its passengers to the major sights once in every hour. Walking around in the city is also another alternative, as most of the streets are pedestrian-friendly with tree-lined sidewalks. For those who prefer to do their own driving and exploring of the city, there's the car rental services which has a selection of cars for rent, provided that the person has a valid driving licence.
Museums & Historical Buildings
There are many things to explore in Kuching. For those who are interested in the local history of the city, there are clusters of museums and historical building to visit.
Sarawak Museum
This museum is considered to have the best collection within Southeast Asia and it houses one of the best ethnographic collections. The old wing, designed as a Normandy town-house, first opened its doors in 1891. Located on Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, the grounds of the museum also houses the Aquarium, the Heroes' Memorial and the Botanical Gardens. Open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Islamic Museum
The Islamic Museum houses seven galleries exhibiting Islamic artefacts and is the first Islamic Museum ever built in Southeast Asia. The building which houses the museum is the actual Maderasah Melayu Building which has been beautifully restored to its form now. Located on Jalan P. Ramlee, this museum is also accessible from the rear of the new wing of the Sarawak Museum. Open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Chinese History Museum
Located on the waterfront opposite the Tua Pek Kong Temple, this museum houses the exhibits on Chinese Migration, their early trade routes and trading activities. It also traces the history of the Chinese community is Sarawak. Open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm.
Cat Museum
This is cat lovers' paradise, the first museum in the world to dedicate its exhibit to all things feline, from feline art, photos to souvenirs. The museum is located in Petra Jaya and is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. (closed on Public Holiday)
The Astana
Built by Charles Brooke in 1870 as a bridal gift for his wife Ranee Margaret, the majestic looking Astana consist of three separate building which is fused into one. Situated across the north bank of the river, opposite the waterfront, this historical landmark however is not opened to the general public as it is now an official residence of the Governor of Sarawak.
Fort Margherita
Named after Charles Brooke's wife Ranee Margaret, this building was built in 1879. Strategically located along the Sarawak River, it was built to overlook the stretch of river approaching Kuching, to guard it from pirates. Now the building houses the Police Museums. To enter the museum, as it is located within the Police Training Barracks, visitors might need to present some form of identification.
The Square Tower
Built in 1879 as a fortress, the building now is used as the multimedia information centre and video theatre, providing information on Sarawak's tourist attractions.
Round Tower
Constructed as a fort in 1886, the Round Tower then was used as a dispensary. Restored in 2003, to its current form it is now currently being used as the Sarawak Tourism Complex, which houses the Visitor Information Centre.
For those who love shopping, there are many things that you can get from Kuching, from buying small souvenir items to buying antiques. There's a row of shops at the waterfront , known as Main Baazar street, where you can buy souvenir items like the handcrafted wooden mask or bowls, textiles, bemban (reed) baskets, rattan mats and terendak hats among many other arts and crafts. In between shopping, visitors can rest their feet and enjoy a cup of coffee at some of the old-fashioned coffee shops.
For those who enjoy good food, Kuching has a fair share to offer. The Sarawak Laksa, the state's signature dish is something that is not to be missed. Made of thin rice noodle (vermicelli) submerged in rich gravy that is made of prawn paste, lemongrass, coconut milk, tamarind, topped with generous toppings of bean sprouts, chicken and omelette strips, is best served piping hot.
Among other signature dishes that are not to be missed, are the Kolo Mee, Manok Pansoh, Bubur Pedas and Ambal or Bamboo Clam.
Cultural Experience
For a first time visitor to Kuching or even to Sarawak for that matter, one should not miss the opportunity to go to the Sarawak Cultural Village which is situated approximately 35km or 40 minutes drive away from Kuching town. Located at the foothills of the legendary Mount Santubong, the visit to the cultural village will usually sum up the cultural experience that one will need when visiting Sarawak, should you have limited time to stay in Sarawak. The 14 acres living museum showcases the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak. Here one will be able to see ethnic diversity, from the types of abode that they live in, to the different forms of dance and handicrafts that each racial group produces.
Visitors to the Sarawak Cultural Village will get the opportunity to visit the Bidayuh Longhouse, Iban Longhouse, Penan Hut, Orang Ulu Longhouse, Melanau Tall House, Malay House and Chinese Farmhouse and also participate in some of the activities that each house offers. Also not to be missed is the 45 minutes cultural performance of songs, dances and entertainment.
Once a year the Sarawak Cultural Village will also play host to the Rainforest World Music Festival. This 3-day event will see renowned world musicians from all continents and people from all around the world gathering to enjoy ethnic music and indigenous culture of the world amidst the lush of the rainforest and the serenity of nature.
To sum it all up, Kuching is a city that has a lot to offer to its visitors and is an experience to be had. The colourful city and people makes Kuching a destination that you would want to come back to.


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Join Robin Schneider for an in-depth discussion in this video Drawing a skirt, part of Illustrator for Fashion Design: Drawing Flats in CS6 (2013).
Now that we have our template place and our guides drawn, let's draw a skirt. You want to make sure that you restore your foreground and background color to Illustrator default if you changed it in order to draw your guidelines. You're going to want to make a new layer because we certainly do not want to unlock the guideline layer. As a matter of fact, I'll name this guides right now and let's make a new layer and we could start drawing the skirt. So we'll grab our Pen tool and start at the waist. I'm going to do a little bit of a lower waist so I'll start here.
The second click will be at the high hip. And the third click will be down at the hem of your skirt and I'm going to use this short one here so I can zoom in easily. I'm going to go with my Convert Anchor Point tool and curve this line. But a shortcut to get to it, while you're using the Pen tool, if you hold your Alt or Option key, the tool will automatically change to the Convert Anchor Point tool and you can just click and drag without going all the way back to the toolbar. So that's kind of a nice handy little tip. So now, I'm going to switch to the Selection tool.
Another shortcut, I can do that by holding the Ctrl or the Cmd key and it will let me access the tool I was previously using, which in this case is the Selection tool. I'll marquee select this. Click once on Reflect, Alt+click or Opt+click on the center line and make a Vertical Copy. Now I can select both pieces, right-click, Join. And if you like, we can take the Direct Selection tool and select that top line and play one more time with the Reshaping tool.
Click and drag straight down just a little bit to curve the top of the skirt. It's a new toy we might as well play with it. We're going to switch the Pen tool, change the fill to none so we have a better chance to see what we are doing. I'm going to zoom in a bit closer and now we're going to draw a zigzag line across the bottom of the skirt. It's important to make sure that you actually click on this existing anchor point so that you are continuing the line. Notice if you look at the Pen tool it has a little asterisk icon.
That means I'd be starting a new line. But when I hover over this point, it changes to a forward slash (/). That indicates that I'm going to be continuing the line that I've already drawn and that's what I want. So I'm going to click and now this is what this double line is for. The second click is down, back up to the top line, down, up, down, up and I'm going to this all the way across. They don't need to be consistent because the drapes in the skirt wouldn't be balanced and completely proportional, so I'm going to go back and forth until I get to the end and make sure, I see the circle next to the Pen tool and close my path.
Now I'm going to curve all of these with the Convert Anchor Point tool; and here is the key to this. You want to drag the handle out until it reaches the next anchor point. Whether it's the right anchor point or the left anchor point, it doesn't matter, whichever one it hits first, that's when you're going to stop dragging out the handle. So I'm going to start with all of the top anchor points that are pointing up. I'm going to click and drag. And here on my right-handle reaches an anchor point first so I'll stop there. Click and drag.
When my handle reaches the anchor point, I stop, click and drag, click and drag. This time the left one hit first. Click and drag, click and drag. Now I'm going to do same thing for the bottom row. Click and drag and if you drag in the wrong direction, just untwist, click and drag here and I'm going to work my way across like this. Now you'll notice when I drag out the bottom handles, I'm dragging them far enough so that this vertical here is almost a straight line.
It's not on any kind of an angle and that's important. That's what's going to really give you a more natural draped look. Now at this point, if you need to, you can make some changes. I'm going to grab the Direct Selection tool and if you want, this is a good place to move things around. Maybe you want a softer bit over here, not quite so harsh, and then I can drag the handles and making sure to always keep that squared off smile shape. We'll have a nice smooth curve here.
Maybe there's a lot going on over here so we'll just make that a little bit shallower. We'll pull this handle out farther so this is a nice crisp smile. Basically, this is the look that we're going for. It's going to give us a really nice drape along the hemline. I'm going to fill it with white. And very important now, I'm going to lock the layer. If I don't do that, it's going to move on me when I try to do the next step. Make a new layer and now, we can go ahead and add the fullness lines to this.
We're going to grab our Pen tool. Every place that you have one of these vertical lines, we're going to turn that smile into a cone shape. So I'm going to click, click up. And then, while I'm still holding the mouse button, I'm going to drag up a little bit reaching towards the waistband of the skirt. If I were to now go and click on the next one, look what happens. It connects the line which is not what I want. So I'm going to Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z to undo that. What I want to do now to release the Pen tool is click Enter or Return on my keyboard.
Now when I place the Pen tool again, it didn't continue the line from the previous one and I can go up and click, drag, hit Enter or Return, click, click, drag, hit Enter, making a very subtle cone shape. Here's the next one. Now I don't have a very specific edge here so I don't need to put a line there, but I'm going to put one on this side of the smile. Click, drag, Enter. This is a frown. Here's another smile, so it needs to form a cone shape, click, drag, Enter, click, click drag, Enter.
Another smile, click, click drag, Enter, click, click drag Enter. So I'm creating these very subtle cone shapes and that is what you're aiming for in order to get this nice soft drape look to your skirt. So here's the last one. And now, it's a really good idea to go back to the Selection tool, select all of them while it's an easy thing to do, by marquee selecting, and I'm going to group them together, right-click Group.
This way if I ever need to select them again, one click will get all of them and I don't need to select them all individually. Now at this point, it looks okay but we can finesse it just a little bit further by using profiles. I'm going to open the Stroke panel, go down to Profile on the bottom and change the Profile to this triangular one. I'm also going to change the line weight to .75 making it just a little bit thinner. And now when I release this, you can see I have a very nice draped skirt.
I'll go back and unlock the main body of the skirt so I can work on it now and here's where I can do some tweaking if necessary. I'm looking at it and it feels a little bit wide at the hips. So I'm going to go ahead and adjust that. And I can adjust that by deleting one side, taking the other side and nudging it in with my arrow key till I get the shape that I like. And now I can copy, paste in front and reflect this new side into place. And just to make sure everything works, I'm going to select the skirt bodice and the side I just copied, right-click, Join, right-click, Join, and now I've got my skirt.
If you want to add a waistband or yoke to the top of the skirt, you're going to do it the same way that we did the collars on the shirt. With the Direct Selection tool, you're going to select the front of the waistband, copy, paste in front, use your arrow key on the keyboard to move it down. Make sure to get rid of the fill and now I can switch to the Selection tool or black arrow, hold my Alt key and drag from the side to extend it, release the Alt key and drag from the top to move it up just a little bit to make sure the line is consistent all the way across.
Now I can select both pieces, open Pathfinder, up to the menu, Window>Pathfinder, select Pathfinder Divide, right-click, Ungroup and now I have a waistband. One last piece to the skirt, take the Direct Selection tool. Select the upper part of the waistband, copy, paste in front, right-click, Join to get the back of the waistband. With the Direct Selection tool, you can click that upper line. We can grab that Shaping tool and go ahead and give it just a little bit of a curve.
And as I mentioned earlier, we want to get rid of these little spiky things. So I'm going to select everything and make sure in my strokes that I have round caps and round joins. In that way, that stuff is all nice and pretty and we can change this to gray and that is how you draw a skirt with flare.
- What is a flat?
- Scaling, rotating, and duplicating shapes
- Simplifying and mastering the Pen tool to get you up and running quickly
- Drawing shirts with sleeves, collars, and placket details
- Drawing skirts, trousers, and jeans
- Using custom brushes to add stitching and trim quickly
- Creating and using symbols for buttons, zipper pulls, and drawstrings
- Drawing and rendering croquis with faces and hair
- Creating professional quality layouts


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Some frames of animation from BBC's recent Brexit documentary. Included a Title sequence, in programme audio visual explainer sections and maps.
BBC Brexit documentary
Red Spot
Pecking Order
Virtual reality
Virtual Reality.
Finally, after all the promises and false starts it's here. We'll all be wearing these by the end of the year, personally I can't wait. Part of a new series of images for Getty.
Polaroid show
You can see some of my Polaroid manipulations projected at The Doomed Gallery Polaroid show in Dalston this Friday 12th and over the weekend. Open 6-9 on 12th opening night. http://doomedgallery.tumblr.com/post/97125702902
What would you tell your younger self
Here's a frame from my new animated short film called "What would you tell your younger self?"
It's an animated film in a painterly style with typographic elements inspired by the wisdom of experience. I will post the link to the video soon and also upload to the website, look out for it.
Subterranean style
A new work displayed as part of Polaroid week on Flickr. I'm planning to do a series of related works in the same style…stay tuned!


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There are few things better than a motor show. Granted, looking at new car deals websites such as this ahead of your own purchase may be one of them, but unless you're the Sultan of Brunei, Jeremy Clarkson or George Michael you will not be able to pick up a new car once every week.
By going to a few motor shows you can get sneak previews of the latest models, wow your friends with pictures of the most outrageous concept cars and some even offer the opportunity to get behind the wheel during track sessions.
Over the course of the year, you'll find that there is an expo for every car enthusiast, be it a super-car laden track day, a fleet efficiency conference or a consumer-centric show where all the major manufacturers unveil their up and coming models.
Here is a quick rundown of some of the shows that you can look out for during the course of 2014:
January 13th – 26th
Detroit, North American International Auto Show – NAIAS
COBO Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
People who know anything about cars will have an affinity with Detroit. The motor city may not be the international car manufacturing hub it used to be, but the NAIAS is still a great way to kick off a new year.
Detroit has been the venue for a breathtaking auto show for more than 100 years, but since the late 1980s, the focus has switched from its regional origins to an international show and the North American International Auto Show was born. The organisers pride themselves on their ability to transmit the excitement of driving and vehicles to the media, industry and the general car-buying public.
In 2013, 71 cars made their debut at the show, with 795,416 visitors passing through the doors of the COBO Center. This year, more than 500 vehicles will be shimmering on rotating stands, representing the most innovative designs in the world.
March 6th – 16th
Geneva, International Motor Show
Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland
This year will be the 84th iteration of the world famous International Motor Show in the picturesque Swiss city. Many of the most exciting super cars are unveiled in the shadow of the Alps and it is a favourite motor show of the European petrolheads.
Last year, it was the LaFerrari and the McLaren P1 that dominated the show and turned the most heads. What will take the headlines this year?
April 29th – May 1st
UK Commercial Vehicle Show (2013)
NEC Birmingham, UK
This may not be as exciting as the motor shows that feature supercars and swimsuit-clad models, but it is one of the most important shows for the British fleet industry. This is where people go to learn how to get the most out of their company's vans or cars and fleet managers can get firsthand experience of the latest green motoring technology.
The CV Show is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport event in the UK and stands focus on vehicles, insurance, tyres, telemetry and training providers.


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Research Area 5
Eastern Europe in Times of Europeanisation and Diffusion
Gert Pickel and Holger Lengfeld
Around 1989/1991, the transition paradigm that forecasted Western models of state and economy becoming globally universal, proved to be mainstream among research, government and policy-making communities (Carothers 2002). Roughly 25 years later and under the impact of the Ukraine Crisis, the relevance of the once powerful paradigm has been contested. Obviously, the perception of Western democracy, welfare state models, civil society, constitutions and multilevel governance approaches across Eastern Europe varies on an imagined continuum between acceptance, assimilation and opposition (and denial), whereas various types of selective adoption lay in-between. The spreading of new ideas, institutions, policies, models, or repertoires of behaviour from their point of origin to new sites (Lauth/Pickel 2009) and Europeanisation as derivatives of broader processes of globalisation have impacted Eastern Europe – but not in the same manner, form, and with the same outcomes everywhere. Eastern European countries decide and choose actively to a certain point, but they are at the same time passively exposed to global processes. Increasing cultural, political, and social differentiation reflect the intertwining of these processes. Processes of diffusion and Europeanisation have become a challenge impacting both overall development and identities.
Democratisation has become one of the key arenas reflecting the impact and the limitations of diffusion. Many countries in Eastern Europe, particularly the ones accessing the EU have become democracies. Others have remained autocracies. Another group resembles features of hybrid regimes as a regression of once installed democratic measures. Developing new and unique features associated with »democracies with adjectives« (Collier/Levitsky 1997). A crucial question for the region's political development is how processes of diffusion and Europeanisation influence political culture, and along with it, political systems. This question is intertwined with the effects of multi-level governance and the impact of the EU and other European and global actors in influencing policy-making on the national and subnational levels.
The emergence of new economic and welfare state models after 1989/1991 also is the result of a complex game of historic legacies, path-dependencies and external influence. Both European and Asian approaches (Chinese and to a lesser extent Malaysian and Korean) have served not exactly as blueprints, but as models in reorganising the relationship between economy and the state; and the idea of welfare after the end of state-socialism.
In the sphere of culture, religion proves as an indicator of the interplay of processes of diffusion and cultural legacies. New relationships between states and churches and politics and religion in general effect national and religious identities (Pollack et. al. 2012). Discourses on the role of religion in society and conflict as well as on secularisation resemble debates elsewhere on the globe, but at the same time, in their historical depths and meaning for the region, remain unique.
This research area will explore actors in Eastern Europe between »uniqueness« and »normality« within Europe and the globalised world, addressing the following fields:
Effects of globalisation and Europeanisation on the development of political cultures (Gert Pickel):
How do political cultures in Eastern Europe develop – and why? What opportunities do political actors on different levels have? Do specific political cultures hinder the spread of Western ideas of democracy? How strong are external influences in the process of establishing democracy? How do civil societies develop?
Effects of EU multilevel-governance on political development and policy-decisions at the national level (Miriam Hartlapp):
How do EU policies directly and indirectly shape the relationship of state and markets in Eastern Europe? What are the political conditions of re-regulating markets? What is the role of administrations, their cooperation and diffusion of their practices in implementing re-regulation across Eastern member States of the EU?
Interconnections between constitutions and political decision-making (Astrid Lorenz):
How do the national constitutional settings affect the patterns of general political decision-making and Europeanisation? Are the key conflicts concerning the type of the political system really solved? How does the low public interest in politics influence the political decision-making and maintenance or rebuilding of political institutions, e.g. in Hungary?
Development of welfare state models and their acceptance in populations in comparative perspective (Holger Lengfeld):
Which recent changes of the institutional structure and the extent of social spending in countries in Eastern Europe can be observed, and what preferences do citizens from these countries have towards their national welfare states? To what degree is the ongoing out-migration from Eastern to Western European welfare systems challenged by resistance of the resident population, and how do the EU could support intra-EU migration of the workforce from Eastern Europe without endangering the legitimacy of the free movement rule?
The role of religion in the (political) cultural debates in Eastern Europe (Gert Pickel, Alexander Yendell):
What developments of religion and in the relationships between religion and politics are there in Eastern Europe? Why are different developments of religiosity and secularisation visible? Does modernisation also lead to secularisation in the long run? Are there new forms of identity building employing religion, e.g. in the Former Yugoslavia?


text: Maker Space is all about putting making and doing (creating) back into learning. Nicki Tempero and Anaru White discuss how schools can get involved in Maker Space at their schools with practical tips and examples. Want to learn more? Nicki is taking a workshop: Transforming learning with Maker Space challenges on Tuesday 22nd November 2016 in Christchurch.


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Cruisin' & Blues in Britain Magazine
New gigs added
Summer is almost here, and we're looking forward to be playing some great gigs again. We're happy to announce that we'll be playing Blues Peer, Belgium's premier blues festival. Some other highlights include being back at the Zoetermeer Blues Festival again, and we'll be playing Utrecht during the Tour de France. Just check the gigs page to see what else is there, gigs keep getting updated and added regularly.
Little Steve & the Big Beat
Little Steve & the Big Beat are a high-energy Rhythm & Blues outfit. They take the blues, add some soul and play it the way they feel it is supposed to be played; fiery guitar playing and strong vocals on top of a solid rhythm section. All the while the horns add a groove that will get your hands clapping and feet moving! Little Steve & the Big Beat stay true to tradition while not merely imitating, but adding their own voice to this expressive style of music.
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Adande at the Carpigiani University
Karl Hodgson, Adande's Sales Director, speaks with Gary Ingram, Artisan Ice Cream & Gelato Consultant at Carpigiani about the best refrigeration system for gelato and ice cream products.
Adande Koppert Kress
Karl Hodgson, Sales Director, Adande Refrigeration, talks to Paul Da Costa Greaves, (SOS Chef) Country Manager for @koppertcressuk. Paul and Karl explain why the Adande system is the perfect complement to hold and store micro greens and cresses.


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The Washington Post reported that the Minnesota Court of Appeals recently issued an important ruling that struck down the possibility of Shariah law being used to govern a legal matter in America, setting an important precedent.
The case in question revolved around Ibrahim Ombabi, a taxi driver in Minnesota (and a resident of the state) who died in a car accident. Ombabi had a wife, Nariman Sirag Elsayed Khalil, whom he married in Sudan.
Under Minnesota law, the victim's money, all of it, is given to the spouse, or next of kin, depending on who suffered the most financially from the victim's death.
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"(Recovery) shall be for the exclusive benefit of the surviving spouse and next of kin, proportionate to the pecuniary loss severally suffered by the death," the law read, according to The Post.
Hosameldin Ibrahim Imbabi, Ombabi's brother, took issue with this and went to court claiming that Ombabi's assets should be divided up according to Islamic law, with the males of course receiving more than the females.
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"(The brother) argued that the district court should apply Islamic law and, after payment of expenses from the settlement proceeds, distribute 25 percent of the proceeds to (Ombabi's widow), 16.7 percent to Ombabi's mother's estate, and the remaining proceeds to Ombabi's siblings, with the males to receive 'twice the share of the female,'" according to court documents cited by The Post.
The judge ruled that there was no basis for this claim because in America, we use American law as put into effect by elected officials and their legal appointees, not Islamic law — as it should be. It's about time that this matter was ruled on by an American judge to set a precedent that Americans will continue to be judged under the laws of our nation, not the interpretation of the religious writings of a local Iron Age warlord.
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My Favorite Gift
The lights were glaring from the Christmas tree as holiday music blared from the speakers in my living room. I was in the kitchen cooking, waiting to eat Christmas dinner and exchange gifts with my loved ones. I was excited to see their faces as they unwrapped the very things they wanted but didn't know I paid attention to.
The time came and went, and as they prepared to leave, I couldn't help but think of how blessed I am on this day. I looked at the gifts overflowing from my coffee table onto my floor and couldn't help but express gratitude. Everything I asked for decorated my living room. I hugged my mother and took photos. And, in that moment, while recalling the trying year it's been and the happiness I was able to experience despite it, I realized what my favorite gift was.
Of all the electronic, brand-building, self-love inspired, intellectually provoking gifts, my favorite one couldn't even be seen. It wasn't on the table or on the floor. It wasn't under the tree or in the gift bag I'd forgotten in the corner. It wasn't in the car, or sitting in my e-mail as a subscription or an electronic gift card.
In fact, my favorite gift is multifaceted and encompasses so much—none of which were physically there. Things I sometimes take for granted, but always retrospectively appreciate.
My favorite gift is embodied in THE ENERGY. It shifts my spirit. It's a soothing calmness in the midst of chaos. It's welcoming. It's warmth. It's love. It relaxes my soul when anxiety holds my body hostage and releases the tension I otherwise wouldn't be able to. It's this space of creating, envisioning, and experiencing both the best and the worst, yet holding onto the goodness that is this gift. It is the aura; the good vibes; the positivity.
My favorite gift is present in THE PROTECTION. The protection I thank You for every night before falling into the deepest slumber and dreaming of more of Your goodness. It's what I pray each night for—wishing it upon my life for yet another day. I close my eyes and hope that it'll miraculously appear, as it usually does in my dwelling place, protecting me while I sleep. While my eyes are closed I let it saturate the walls of my apartment, radiating a comfort only You could provide. It's a true gift. It's my favorite gift. It's the tight embrace of your arms as I fight, for the last time, this day's demons. As I dream of bigger moments and brighter days. As I reach for more, it's the feeling of you stretching my arms just a little further, helping me reach for the stars.
My favorite gift is evidenced by THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. The peace that I get after every prayer. The support I get after every concern. I yearn for it because it completes me when I feel most incomplete. It inspires me. It forces me to dig deep and pull off scabs I never wanted to resurface. Scabs that never healed properly the first time. It rips them off gently, with hope and healing. It brings a lasting smile on my face even in the moments filled with tears. It's sitting on cloud nine after having just walked through hell. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
My favorite gift is YOUR PRESENCE. I cannot live without it—and frankly, I wouldn't want to. I wouldn't dare endure a day without this unyielding love You provide me. I carry it with me everywhere and sing about it from the mountaintops—off key and with much excitement. With much gratitude. With much admiration.
And as I sit in this moment, in awe of the loved poured into me this holiday season, I can't help but thank You for providing in ways I could've never imagined. For touching me in ways I would've never thought You could. For blessing me beyond anything I could've ever asked for. Had my tree been adorned with nothing, and my table as empty as the day it was purchased, my being would still be dressed with your spirit. My apartment would still be graced with Your presence. My soul still covered with your love. And for that you have become, and always will be, my favorite gift.
Your presence is all the present I need on today—and every day hereafter.


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Urban Gardner: One Chocolatey, Milky Merger
Playing a Role in Bringing Together Bosco Syrup and Elmhurst Dairy
I'll be the first to admit that this column hasn't done much to promote democracy abroad, cure disease or encourage people to adopt a stray. But I was heartened to discover recently that I have played a role, albeit minor, in nudging the civilizational needle in the right direction: the Bosco brand of chocolate syrup and Elmhurst Dairy in Queens have joined forces to make chocolate milk.
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Game Bird Management | The Heat's Effect on Wildlife
The Heat's Effect on Game Bird Management
By: Justin Bryan
Without a doubt, heat can take a toll on wildlife. This year in Texas, spring and summer started with about ideal conditions in regards to the weather for all wildlife. Plenty of cloud cover and consistent rainfall, played a major role in keeping temperatures from soaring and creating adequate amounts of vegetative food and cover. But as usual all good things must come to an end and it did, abruptly. Those cool and moist days were soon replaced by days, weeks, and now months of temperatures in the high 90's to 100's. Characterized by very little cloud cover and a consistent dry southwest wind. For wildlife such as bobwhite quail and turkey, which are ground nesting birds, the heat can be a disaster in regards to nesting success and game bird management efforts.
Bobwhite quail are documented physically shutting down at temperatures around 104o F…in other words hyperthermia sets in. While their eggs have shown to become inviable at about 120o F. In addition, quail chicks lack the ability to thermoregulate. Turkey are much the same. Some research has shown that the bald head of a turkey not only plays a role in the breeding display process but may actually help in thermoregulation during these hot summer days. This is important to understand and think of when looking at your game bird management plans.
It just so happens my kids have a two Rio Grande hens and a tom that stay around our house outside of town. Interestingly, one of the hens nested in February, in heavy cover and hatched 12 poults. She had ideal nesting conditions…cool temperatures, consistent rainfall and heavy overhead brush cover that was more limb structure than leaf structure.
The second hen, began nesting in early July….just as the rainfall and cool temperatures abruptly shut off. This hen decided to nest in an area where we had a large patch of "volunteer" pumpkins growing. Early in the nesting, the pumpkins were able to maintain leaf structure with the abundant rainfall but as the days and amount of heat increased and rainfall decreased the pumpkins wilted and finally died. This hen went from substantial overhead protection from predators and the sun to basically sitting in the direct sunlight all day and no protective cover. On a side note, the second hen and tom decided to sit with her through the entire incubation period (~28 days).
I assumed the nest would fail due to their lack of hiding and thermal cover. I finally felt sorry for the hen and built a quick overhead structure to try and provide the her with some kind of shade throughout the day. Interestingly, she kept setting but the number of eggs present continued to decline…I assumed they were inviable and breaking. Finally, with a few days of nesting till hatching should occur, she had 3 eggs left. I decided with the use of an infrared temperature gun to take a few readings to find out just how hot these birds and their surrounding were getting each day through the nesting time. Below are the results from one afternoon with 70% cloud cover. The turkey themselves were the only location in some sort of shade all other reading were taken in direct sunlight.
Time (p.m.) Air Temp. Grass (6" height) Bare Ground Turkey Ext. Feathers Concrete
2 95 118 124 104 118
3 98 125 125 111 123
4 99 125 125 117 121
5 98 122 126 114 115
6 98 100 101 99 108
Amazingly the three remaining eggs did hatch the day I acquired these temperatures. Unfortunately, both the tom and two poults were predated upon that night by coyotes
This isn't hard science but it does emphasize the importance of providing quality habitat. Ground nesting birds have to have sufficient nesting cover (tall warm season grasses and roughly 15% brush cover) for not only overhead and surrounding protection from predators but from the unrelenting heat of the sun. I'll give credit to Dale Rollins, as he says, "a rancher with bird dogs is a quail's best friend."
Range and ranch management, proper grazing and brush management, is the key to a successful livestock and wildlife operation. A healthy rangeland…desirable healthy grasses, forbs, and brush will always be the key to our successful game bird management programs, and for all wildlife and livestock, during times of abundant rain and during droughts.


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Nancy asks…
Can hair loss in women be related to a vitamin dificiency?
I have been experiencing some extreme hair loss for many months now and I've gone to get blood work which has turned out pretty okay (very mild iron dificiency), thyroid is good, so are hormones etc. My hair has aways fallen out easily since I was little and it almost seems that my hair aside from being fine and thin comes off from the roots (scalp). Could it be that there's a vitamin or mineral dificiency in me? If so, what kind and how can I take care of it? I'm concerned because I've never lost so much hair as I have now. I don't feel like I'm stressed, no trauma so what is it? Haven't given birth, no surgery etc. I'm actually now going to cut my hair shorter to hopefully help stop the hair loss but how can I make my hair stronger so it doesn't fall off my scalp so easily?
My doctor just checked the testosterone level and that's is okay too.
The Stylist answers:
Maybe but not likely. You might need more protein. If you are on a vegetarian diet then that is probably the reason. I lost a beautiful head of hair by becoming vegetarian. Now it is taking me years to get my hair back and a lot of money on doctor visits.
Stress can lead to hair loss. I lost tons of hair when I was eating too much tofu and soy products because it blocked my thyroid medication.
My guess would be stress, even though you say no, you could be internalizing your stress.
Try yoga and take prenatal vitamins. I have some friends who swear by them for healthier hair and nails.
Yes, Rogaine will help but it is expensive and if you stop using it; all the hair you have grown will fall out.
Sandra asks…
What causes sudden hair loss in women and what helps stop it?
Normal hair until middle age. Could beginning of menopause have something to do with it?
The Stylist answers:
Yes. That among other things. Depression, stress, nerves. Maybe even hair products that you are using for your hair.
Mark asks…
what is the best treatment for hair loss in women?
help me please, my scalp is gonna bald if i don't fight this hair loss. what is the best treatment for hair loss in women? thank you for every answers
The Stylist answers:
>>>Tips for Preventing Hair Loss<<<:
* Avoid overwashing These can cause excess oil production.
*Avoid shampoos that have harsh chemicals, use a mild shampoo also wash your hair twice a week instead of every day.
* Bleaching and dying hair so often is that the chemicals are harsh and can lead to hair loss, coloring your hair every six months, highlights should be done every two to four months.
* Avoid daily heat styling, you should also try to stay away from high heat things such as such as a flat iron, curling iron or blow dryer
* Keep stress under control. Stress can cause hair loss,
>>>Best Practices<<<
* Shower with warm water instead hot water.
* Use a heat protectant when you use a heated styling tool and your hair is most variable when it wet try dry your hair on medium or low heat rather than high heat of the hair dryer, If you use a towel take good care of your hair, do not scratch or damage your scalp.
* Massage your scalp with essential oils.
* Use brush with rounded teeth, harsh nylon bristles and sharp teeth may damage the hair and scalp.
* Eat loaded with omega-3 fatty acids like fish, walnuts, flax seed and fish oil supplement other recommended food like egg, milk, green tea, avocado also avoid animal fat food like red meat
Lisa asks…
What's a good product for hair loss in women?
I've noticed some of my hair getting thinner. Other people don't but I can cause it's been on my head for 28yrs It's obviously thinner after having my son. Any suggestions on what products really work? Ookisa particularly. Does it work?
Thank you everyone. These are great answers!
The Stylist answers:
You need to use a hair treatment like provillus. I've been on it for 5 weeks and i must say there is a major improvement in my part. It has all the vitamins your hair needs and much more.I've used it and I had very good results.Provillus contains the only FDA-approved topical ingredient clinically proven to re grow hair.
I am sure this product will be worth your time for a second look since your money would be going into the right hands. In a survey conducted, 18 out of 20 people experienced a drastic change after using this product. None experienced any side effects.
Provillus offers the best possible and perennial solution for this problem for both men and women. One of the best parts of the provillus treatment is that it uses natural ingredients. This has accounted for its rising popularity. Thus it leaves the other products behind in this context, since most of the products contain harmful chemicals.
Provillus basically functions by removing the main cause of hair loss i.e. DHT. DHT damages the hair follicles and is responsible for the thinning of hair. It also restricts the re-growth of new hair. Provillus prevents its formation and it also promotes the growth of the new hair.
I use it once a day every evening. The area which i was balding in was the top middle portion of my head, not sure why cause no one in my family is loosing hair accept me so its not genetic. I have regrowth in that area, few strands are coming up and my wife says its so much better than it was before.
Well you might be aware that it is available for both men and women. The saw palmetto extract is basically present in the men's version whereas a combination of acids is present in the female version. Thus in addition to the solution of problem of hair loss it also nourishes hair.
Till now Provillus has been getting positive feedbacks so you needn't worry and instead be assured. It offers the its users complete satisfaction.
If you would like more information on what a natural hair re-growth product can do for you. I urge you to visit the url in the source box below.
Charles asks…
Are there any stores in Toronto with headwear for women with hair loss?
I love places such as http://www.4women.com/ and http://www.headcovers.com/ but they only allow you to order online. Are there any stores in Toronto for women with hair loss from alopecia, chemotherapy, and other medical reasons, where someone could actually try these things on before buying them?
The Stylist answers:
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Linda asks…
Any other women experienced hair loss due to high testosterone?
I'm a 20 year old female who has been experiencing higher-than-average hair loss for about 4 months. I recently went to the doctor panicking when it got worse. He said I have high testosterone (normal amount is 2-45 and I have 54) and high globulin. He referred me to a gyno but in the meantime I want to know if anyone else has had this problem? Is it an easy fix? I love my hair and I don't want to lose any more
The Stylist answers:
You should try Bawang Anti-fall and Conditioner. It is the best-selling hair shampoo in China and is recommended by Movie Star Jackie Chan.
Check out the following video from YouTube.
A few of friends who have used it told me that it prevents hairs from falling and makes the hair thicker. The product contains Chinese herbal medicines which improve blood circulation in the head. The improved circulation is supposed to bring nutrients to nourish and strengthen the hair. I also heard the product is money back guarantee.
It contains the following ingredients.
1.Chinese Arborvitae Leaf: Improves on growing environment of scalp, so that reduces hair fall.
2.Ginseng: reduces hair breakage, preventing and reducing hair fall.
3.Ginger: balances the secretion of sebum in the scalp, preventing and reducing hair fall.
You can get it from ebay.
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This hotel is the premier accommodation, conference and wedding reception centre in Wagga Wagga. It features 38 rooms, set on 8 acres of landscaped gardens. Fully air-conditioned, the establishment welcomes its guests into a lobby with 24-hour reception service and a hotel safe. On-site facilities include a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access. Room and laundry services are provided and guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the car park.
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This hotel is the largest in Wagga Wagga and comprises a total of 86 rooms, including a wide variety of accommodation types. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby, a hairdressing salon and a games room. Guests are guaranteed friendly staff and pleasant service and there is a restaurant and conference facilities at their disposal. They can also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking available for those arriving by car (charges apply).
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With their own unique brand of city professionalism and country hospitality, Graham and Gail welcome both Corporate and Holiday guests to the recently renovated Motel Farrington in Tumut. Whether it's Gail's friendly smile, Graham's need for a bit of a yarn or the galahs waking you up in the morning, you will feel that the Motel Farrington is an excellent home away from home. Tumut (an Aboriginal word meaning a quiet resting place by the river) is an ideal holiday location as well as a thriving business centre for the local timber and horticultural industry.
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Welcome to the Best Western Ambassador Inn, Wagga Wagga, offering quality accommodations for business and leisure guests. The spacious rooms have queen size beds, high-speed Internet, air conditioning and cable TV. All rooms have a table and chairs as well as a writing desk and a comfortable lounge features in most rooms. Family suites are also available and offer two rooms with cooking facilities. Other services offered at this Wagga Wagga motel are room service (Monday through Thursday), guest laundry, dry cleaning collection and a saltwater pool.
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Other services offered are guest laundry, dry cleaning and car parking outside the room. 0908NH
Spacious rooms with queen beds, reverse cycle air conditioning, remote control television, free Austar TV, mini bars, tea/coffee marking facilities, iron/ironing board, table and chairs, writing desk, and a comfortable lounge in most rooms.
The fully licensed restaurant "Roundabout" offers affordable a la carte dining with room service available.
2 storey motel style accommodation.
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Probably the best property in Wagga. NH1208
Rooms have air conditioning, tea and coffee makers, modem access, hairdyer, iron and ironing board, mini bar and TV with Austar.
Capers Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, Cocktail bar and lounge, Open fireplace in the winter.
Single storey, country style. 2 Swimming pool, sauna and spa. Complimentary off street parking
Small lobby, 24 hour Reception, hairdressing and beauty salon.
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Centrally located hotel. NH0210
Standard 1 queen bed are medium size and generally in a good condition. All rooms offer a comfortable queen-size bed along with the convenience of tea and coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Up to 2 adults. No rollaway.
Pavilion Restaurant offers a full a la carte menu featuring seasonal local produce and an extensive wine list of local and Australian wines. Opening hours:07:00 - 09:30 / 18:00 - 22:00.
Modern medium rise hotel under a six sided canopy
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Historic Prince of Wales hotel housing Baxters restaurant and conference room. Three major clubs, courthouse, and racecourse within 1 kilometer. Charles Sturt University 7. 5 kilometers. AU Star Rating 3. 5 100 percent non-smoking hotel. Front Desk Hours: 7am-10pm. If arriving outside of these hours, please use night bell/phone. Broadband:10. 00 AUD for 2 hours. Rooms with descriptor '2 hotel rooms' are inconnecting and rates are for 1-4 people. Extra person charges apply for the 5th person.
The spacious rooms have air conditioning, cable television, irons/ ironing boards and computer data-port. Non smoking rooms are also available.
Dating back to 1860, this is a historic colonial two storey building. There is an outdoor saltwater pool and sauna on site as well.
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Set on 8 acres of landscaped gardens in country oasis. Restaurant and conference facilities on site. Quiet rooms with outdoor activities including: Spa, sauna, pool, playground, and tennis. Front Desk Hours: 7:00am-10:30pm. If arriving outside of these hours, please use night bell/phone. Children 11 and under: 10. 00/night. 12 and older are charged as adults. High Speed Internet Charges: 1 hour - $5. 00, 6 hours - $
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As soon as they can talk, most little ones begin asking for a Bible to hold in their very own hands. Now, from Denmark to America, comes My First Handy Bible (Scandinavia Publishing) for babies and toddlers, with all the best stories from Genesis to Revelation. Young children delight in carrying around the compact and colorful Bible—taking it to church, "playing" church or cuddling up in a lap to have it read to them. My First Handy Bible has huge appeal for parents, grandparents, teachers and children's ministry leaders, but especially for the kids!
As grandma to fourteen grand-babies, I am always looking for unique and treasured books for the grandchildren. My youngest was born just four months ago, and I am sure he is going to love this amazing little Bible!
Here's a close-up picture from the story of Samson in Judges 13:1-16:31, click on the photo to enlarge.
Vibrant colors, awesome artwork, timeless stories, and it's the perfect size for little fingers. I love the bright yellow carrying handle and how the clip easily opens and closes. Made of stiff cardboard pages, this Bible will stand up to whatever a toddler might do to it.
I highly recommend My First Handy Bible for toddlers, and I am sure it will be a favorite and treasured addition to any little person's book collection.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Church Leadership Quick to Act Sometimes...
From East Valley Tribune | Daily Arizona news for Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale:
"A marriage ceremony over the holidays, performed outside of the Catholic Church and without a priest, violated church law and has led to the firing of the diocese's Child and Youth Protection Advocate --the person responsible for ensuring sexual misconduct by church personnel doesn't occur again in the diocese.
Jenny O'Connor, 47, said she was dismissed Saturday after acknowledging to the Rev. Fred Adamson, a vicargeneral, that she and her boyfriend married without the sanctity of a Catholic wedding because he is dying from cancer and they did not believe there was time to plan for and hold a church wedding.
'They asked me to come in and just asked me why I got married, and I told them,' O'Connor said Tuesday from her Tempe home. 'They said it was outside the boundaries of being a good Catholic, and I explained all the reasons why.'
'They didn't seem to think that any of that is important, and that was it,' O'Connor said. She said she was first asked to resign, but when she declined, she was terminated. "
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- AnonymousJanuary 12, 2005 at 12:43 PM
Unfortunately, it's all too often the "Catholic" way - but then far too many clerics and nuns haven't a clue about the meaning of "pastoral sensitivity". You don't have to hang around Protestants and Orthodox persons too long to hear how many people have similar stories. Of course, the priests and nuns blame the victims. The tragedy is that so often they get away with it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 13, 2005 at 6:03 AM
Will pray they persevere and have their marriage convalidated (sic) in a parish with a priest that can help them- perhaps the required classes could get waived also, considering their situation. Criminally insane pedophiles were always treated sensitively, so what's with the attitude? This is a natural mistake, not an unnatural abomination.ReplyDelete
"This is a natural mistake, not an unnatural abomination."ReplyDelete
We don't know the inside story. We have to remember the recent history of this diocese. It is likely that many unsuitable people are employed there. Why and how was this publicized? How does someone get into a critical job like this who doesn't understand the most basic duties of a Catholic? Did the diocese suggest regularizing the situation immediately? Is there some impediment to their marrying? When a bishop is cleaning up a mess like Olmsted faces in Arizona there is bound to be negative publicity generated by those who oppose him.
The woman's position is essentially that of social work administration. That her sensitive and difficult personal situation went under the radar of her supervisor and colleagues does not speak very well of what is supposed to be a ministry operation. Comments in the blogosphere about clergy having more lax limits on being fired indicates that dioceses have precious little equity with which to operate, even new bishops coming in to clean up the messes of others.ReplyDelete
My suspicion is that an irregular marriage situation is present, but it wouldn't be a shock to me the woman would just assume there was no pastoral way out, even if there wasn't a previous marriage hanging over someone's head.


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A few weeks ago, Mila Hoffman Couture brought a bunch of her one-of-a-kind pieces to Camellia Concepts. I'm so excited to share all about. You have to check out all of Mila's pieces!
I was fortunate to wear one of Mila Hoffman's gowns. She let me wear the Swarovski Jewels dress. The bodice was quite heavy, yet stunning. You can feel the quality!
At one point, I walked out into the light, and the crystals on the corset created a crystal ball of colors all over the hallway. The Swarovski Jewels dress is so majestic. I felt like a queen with jewels sewed into her bodice.
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Do you have words that you pronounce oddly, even though you know how to say them correctly? For instance, I don't say "rhinosaur." I say "rhinasoaorus." I know it's weird, but it's just what I do. Arkansas is another word. I like to call it "Ar-Kansas" so I've been having to make a big effort to say it correctly lately.
We landed safely yesterday afternoon after an uneventful flight, minus the usual idiosyncratic things that happen when you're dealing with the TSA and FFA. Robin, these two things are for you:
1. Marion is now in whole milk and so rather than deal with the hassel of being searched at security for carrying liquids, I opted to travel with empty sippy cups and purchase milk in the concourse. But I took along an insulated tote, one with biult in ice packs, to keep the milk cold once I bought it. They let me right on through without even asking me to take it out of my backpack. Let's see, can't fly without Chapstick being in it's proper plastic baggie and hand searched, but a tot bag full of slushy, icy, chemically goodness, come on through!
2. Why the FAA thinks it's safer for Marion to be "sitting" in my lap for takeoff and landing rather than being securely snugged up to me in my ring sling, I'll never know. And because you know a 10.5 month old is perfectly happy just "sitting" in my lap. She wouldn't think of being destruct-o baby on a plane. Not at all! The flight attendant took great pains to let me know on both takeoff and landing that Mar needed to be out of the sling. Thanks. What she doesn't know was that as soon as she was required to be in her seat for takeoff and landing, Marzi was popped back in and properly secured as contents always shift during flight!
So now we're up here and someone had a grand time staying up way past her bedtime playing with Papaw and Marme. Five doting adults and one small child – I think someone is going to be insufferable to live with when vacation is over!
I haven't figured out a way to add text after the pictures when I blog from my phone, so here's a few jumbled up pictures. And yes, my dad has a beard and now looks like Father Abraham.


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Even though, I have participated in many different activities in my life, without any doubt, the world of art is my place. My love of painting was born with me. I have always been touched by the beauty and colors of nature and this has inspired my love of painting. I often find a way to incorporate art into my daily life. As a statistician, I used to decorate my professional papers with drawings and color.
Painting was, is, and will be my favorite thing to do. I enjoy the miracle of creating. It is a time when my imagination and my feelings come together. Each work is a part of me. My paintings depict pristine landscapes from South America as well as North America.
I love what I am doing and when I paint I find peace in genuine and simple things. Each work is a delightful adventure. I paint landscapes without environmental problems--unreal environments with real elements from my own surroundings. I do not pretend to reflect reality. The paintings are meant to represent a certain mood or sentiment. The observation of objects, their details, and colors, and the affection with which I imbue them are the fundamental elements of my paintings. I paint with my heart and this is the way I express myself.
Astrid has been an independent visual arts artist since the 1960's. In 1961-1962 she studied art in the Circulo de Bellas Artes of the Academy of Fine Arts (Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando) in Madrid, Spain.
Later she joined the Mexican Foreign Service and she served as a Consul for many years. Her career took her to several countries in Africa, Europe and Latin America. Her love for art encouraged her to continue her art work and she always kept in contact with artistic organizations and institutions.
She joined independent artists' groups and associations in Spain, Germany, Greece, Egypt, Algeria, Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba, and participated in joint exhibitions and private galleries in those countries. During her leisure travel she enrolled in summer free art studies and creative workshops in museums and institutions like the Van Gogh's Studio of the Institute for Cultural Heritage of The Netherlands, the Ateneo de Caracas, the Institute of Ancient Egyptian Art in Cairo, and the Instituto de Arte de La Habana in Havana Cuba.
In the United States she continued active in art since 1987. Having collaborated with the Albuquerque Museum Foundation in the organization of the exhibit MAYA Treasures of an Ancient Civilization. She also actively assisted in the conservation and care of folk art collections under the sponsorship of the International Folk Art Foundation (1989) of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
During the 1990's her artwork was exhibited in galleries of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Queretaro in Mexico.
In the 2000's she joined the Arts and Culture Alliance of Knoxville, TN and is also a member of HoLa Hora Latina, a cultural non-profit organization. Astrid's artwork has been exhibited in several group exhibits at the Emporium in Knoxville and at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
In 2014 she created a new movement in style called "linearism astrological" and her two first artworks in this new style, Strawberry Energy and The Venus of Knoxville, were exhibited in group exhibitions at the Emporium and at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
Astrid has donated the artwork displayed in February 2015 at HoLa Hora Latina and the proceeds of the silent auction will benefit the important work being done by HoLa Hora Latina in the promotion of Latino art.
Art, in all its shapes and forms, has ruled my life. In Argentina, I grew up surrounded by paint, music and literature. It was not until a few years back that I discovered paint as the purest way of expression. In painting, I don't have limits, it is about exploring and discovering new shapes. What started as a game has become an essential way of expression and healing. Painting offers me, more than any other artistic endeavor, the endless possibility to explore, to discover. Textures, mediums, colors, shapes an techniques. In my study is where I can play, discover with no rules and no pre judgement.
Because of a twist of fate, I was born in Uruguay, but I grew up in Argentina, which will always be my home. I arrived in Knoxville in 2004, in another step in my professional career as an engineer. In Knoxville I grew roots and established a new home. A few years back, I was in search of a painting for my house. I had a very clear idea of what I wanted, but couldn't find it anywhere after months of looking. Finally, one day I decided to paint them. That was the first step of my explorations. Since that day, I have not stopped painting, learning, exploring. My life is a constant search of balance between family, art and work.
Born in São Paulo, Brazil and raised in the capital, Brasilia, Rosalina Tipton comes from a large, artistic family. Her artistic aspirations began in grade school and led her to earn a degree in Fine Arts. Rosalina's work is most inspired by her travels and the organic shapes found in nature. She primarily works with oils and mixed media on canvas and wood. Her influences include the Post Impressionists, the culture of her native land Brazil, and the bolder forms found in African art.
A resident of Connecticut for over 20 years, Rosalina studied under two very prominent New England artists, Ann Chernow and Joe Fucigna. She has served on the boards of various art councils and has been a member of Connecticut's Urban Artist Initiative. Rosalina has received training from Connecticut's Institute for Community Leadership and has been sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. Having exhibited throughout New England and Brazil, she is excited to share her work in East Tennessee.
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Rossy Toledo, a Lecturer from the Spanish Department will be presenting an anthology of Spanish stories and poetry with parallel English text. She co-authored this anthology with UT Alum Lori Celaya who is now a Spanish Professor at the University of Idaho. The title of their anthology is Nos Pasamos the la Raya = We Crossed the Line


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[Reviews] KnackSometimes, even at a system's launch, it's okay to just be a really good platformer title.
[Reviews] Killzone: Shadow FallKillzone: Shadow Fall would need to be prettier still to get me to overlook its numerous flaws...
It's a video game based on a cartoon series that is based on a classic game...
I remember looking through a list of upcoming releases at Amazon a few months back and stumbling across a listing for Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, a game that until that point I hadn't even been aware was in development. I filed it away for future reference and then promptly forgot about it.
A few weeks later, I found that the game had been released, and I decided to see about obtaining a review copy. I made my request and the game showed up a few days later. Now I've written a Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures review at HonestGamers, which I of course encourage you to read.
If you insist on playing only something revolutionary, this one will test your patience...
In hindsight, converting my portfolio site so that I now get to write a brief story to accompany each new review I get published elsewhere was probably a mistake. Sometimes, there's just not much I care to share about how I came across an assignment or how it went beyond what I've already written on that other site.
Final Exam, my most recent assignment from GameSpot, is one of those reviews. I got an email asking if I wanted to cover it, I decided that I did, and then I played the game and turned in the draft in the appointed time. There was no unusual drama, just me playing the game alone and with a friend. It all went well, in a thoroughly unmemorable fashion, and that was that.
Your chance to play God is also your chance to enjoy one of the more unique JRPGs in some time...
When I started playing The Guided Fate Paradox, I expected a game that was quite a bit different than what I got. It looked a lot like the Disgaea series, which I enjoy, and so I expected a similar take on the strategy RPG. Instead, I got a dungeon crawler.
I'm not complaining, mind you. Or at least, I'm not complaining much. Check out my The Guided Fate Paradox review at HonestGamers and you'll find that I mostly enjoyed the change of pace. It's just that the game falls short in some areas.
A good game that currently is held back by severe networking issues.
The thing about Forced is that if you play it the way it was intended to be played, by multiple players who join together and talk to one another on Teamspeak or Skype while they adventure together in challenging arenas, it can be a lot of fun. The thing about Forced is that--at least for now--it's not typically possible to do that.
When I was offered the Forced assignment, I took a look at some screens and read about the concept and I thought "Hmm, that sounds interesting." And it is an interesting game, with some truly unique mechanics that are put to wonderful use. Again, though, that's truest if you're able to enjoy them with friends. The game accommodates a single-player experience, but it's not always particularly good at it.
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Jan 26, 2017) - Late last year, EastNets, innovator in financial compliance solutions and services, concluded a significant strategic partnership with Dow Jones, the global leader in data intelligence. The partnership, a significant upgrade to EastNets' filtering solution, gives a global client base access to one of the most extensive global databases of financial crime watch lists.
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EastNets flagship solution en.SafeWatch Filtering enables users to load and screen against global sanction lists, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), Adverse Media Entities and other Dow Jones lists. As a result of this strategic partnership, EastNets customers can now choose from targeted categories from Dow Jones' sanctions lists. This ensures that the system scans only against the targeted entities, thus boosting efficiency while minimizing false positives.
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Today's employers are looking for people with skills, talent and the right fit. Due to the economy and a competitive marketplace, someone with the right qualification and skills or relevant experience will often be the preferred candidate.
At Advance Personnel we work towards providing or referring to different training programs to assist job seekers to enhance their basic skill set.
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The right course can mean the difference between having a great job that you enjoy and perhaps not having a job at all. The range of training on offer by training providers in the ACT is remarkable so have a look through this section to see what's on offer.
Choosing the right course can help you understand your own strengths and narrow down your search for the jobs that best suit you.
This site helps you to perform basic and advanced searches and view details about:
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MYSKILLS.GOV.AU: Connecting students and employers with training organisations that best suit their needs.
Training.gov.au is the official National Register on VET in Australia and is the authoritative source of information on training packages, qualifications, accredited courses, units of competency, skill sets and Registered Training Organisations


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The Saint Louis University Prison Program admits students into the associate of arts degree program every four years.
Staff and incarcerated students are required to meet the minimum admission requirements and, once admitted into the program, take classes as two separate cohorts. All coursework in the degree program comes from the Saint Louis University College of Arts and Sciences core curriculum.
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