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At the beginning of the year, I shared my plan to focus on the theme of courage in this blog during 2015. It is now August and my production on that theme has been negligible.
Part of that has been because of the intensity of the year's work schedule. But some of it has been that there simply is no grace for the topic at this time. While the systemic lack of courage in the Body of Christ is a matter of grave concern for me, it is clear that this wine needs to age a while longer inside me, before being expressed.
That said, I believe there IS grace for exploring a new flavor of intercession. Here is the background.
Think of a person who irritates you.
Think of all the things you would like to fix about them and all of the wisdom you would like to share with them.
Think of all the times you have tried to share that wisdom and were soundly rebuffed!
Broadly speaking we have less effectiveness in changing someone when we are mad at them than when we love them. Conversely, when our message is about what is best for them, there is some measure of greater acceptance than when our message is about what is best for us.
These two criteria are not the only considerations for why a message would be received or rejected, but they are significant factors in a broader dynamic.
When we zoom out to the bigger picture, the Giver gift has justly been tagged as the most intransigent of the seven redemptive gifts. They simply are not very open to outside input about how to fix them. This is not my personal bias. God expressed vast frustration over the Giver nation of Israel's resistance to His insights into their inner and outer worlds.
So what to do? Like all the rest of us, Givers are born a little less than perfect, and they at times make poor choices in life to compound the problem. Like all the rest of us, they could benefit from some outside input at times.
Scripture is replete with models of how God deals with resistant Givers as individuals or as a tribe. His two most common methods are to allow the consequences of violation of principle to hurt them, or for God Himself to overtly increase the pain on the Giver until they concede that His plan is better. The books of Judges and Kings are a tiresome litany of the heavy hand of God against the Giver tribes.
There is, however, an alternative. Hosea's battle with Gomer certainly included a double portion of pain, but the centerpiece of the story is his extraordinary investment of love at a time when she could not receive his love.
Eventually the excellence of his loving her in spite of herself, penetrated the firewall of her woundedness and sinfulness to the point that she was able to receive a heart transplant from him that changed her world.
While we are probably not as gifted as Hosea in the art of extraordinary forgiveness and love-driven tenacity, we can still move in that direction.
I am starting a year-long project of prayers for the Giver tribe. The focus will not be about fixing anything bad about them. Rather it will be a cascade of life giving love, celebrating the magnificence of God's good heart toward the gift.
Now here is the punch line. The objective is to change us!
It has long been established that we become intimate with those who we pray to, those who we pray with and those who we pray for.
At the end of a year of setting aside our irritations with the Givers in our midst and crying out to the Most High for them to receive their treasures in full, we will be very different people – perhaps better positioned to speak to our Givers if God has not already transformed them.
While these prayers are targeting the Giver tribe, they are applicable for anyone, so if someone is rubbing you the wrong way and won't listen to a word you say, spend a year praying instead of nagging and see what changes in your own heart.
The plan is to take twelve themes, one per month, and to break them down into four subsets each month. I will release one prayer strategy per week, roughly around the beginning of the week, depending on my work and travel schedule.
The first one will be posted on Sunday, August 23rd.
I am looking forward to the changes within me as I invest so much effort in seeing Givers from God's perspective. At the end of the day, with seven gifts to choose from, God selected the Giver gift for the nation of Israel. That shows the immensity of His valuing the gift. And the only person who is called The Friend of God is Abraham the Giver.
Obviously, if we are crosswise with the Givers in our midst, at least part of the problem lies with us because we cannot see them through the grand and glorious lens God uses.
So let's fix our attitude and perspective.
Copyright August 2015 by Arthur Burk
Airborne over North Texas, homebound with joy


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We had coffee here. My piccolo was good and also the chocolate raspberry cake. The menu looks both interesting and healthy with I would presume quality produce. We will try to go back to sample more options.
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We had coffee here. My piccolo was good and also the chocolate raspberry cake. The menu looks both interesting and healthy with I would presume quality produce. We will try to go back to sample more options.
I was sad to see that Ashcrofts has been closed because of a recent fire and it's not yet reopened .Let's hope for the sake of all those of us who have enjoyed the food for so long but they re establish themselves soon and...More
We visited Ashcrofts for my wife's birthday last August. We had gone to Blackheath from Sydney for the weekend to get in some bush walking training for an upcoming hiking holiday in Japan. Ashcrofts was recommended to us by a friend and I think I...More
On a recommendation we booked a table at Ashcrofts to celebrate our daughters birthday. The decor is contemporary and comfortable, lighting perfect. It really was a standout meal, all our dishes were delicious. Great service, a really enjoyable evening!
Eaten here a few times for breaky and it has never dissappointed. Everything is delicious and great portions. The waiter is friendly with an awesome personality and you are made to feel like a regular even if your not. There are a few options for...More
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A small restaurant in the heart of Blackheath. If you are not in the know, you are unlikely to stop, but what an experience! Short card, but impressive dishes. My steak was melting in the mouth. All deserts are just outstanding. I tried the wine...More
Ashcrofts has been institution at Blackheath for decades. Its current owner has produced a varied and interesting menu where you will never be left for choice.lt is a restaurant you can come back to several times in a week if you feel like it- the...More
We went to Ashcroft on a rainy day for lunch. I had heard good things so was expecting them. The food was fresh and serving sizes reasonable, although it really is just fish and chips or steak and chips. Maybe too many chips, nothing to...More
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THREE SONGS FOR SALLY — memorial CD, the first CD.
STORIES, STORIES, STORIES… For folks who like to read stories…
I made the mini CD "Three Songs for Sally" for a friend of mine who passed away in the year 2007. She knew she was ill for only a short period of time, and this made me realize, if I want to do something in my life, I need to get about doing it. You know, none of us has all day!
"Three Songs" has two bluegrass songs on it. I'm playing rhythm guitar, and Dave Dearnley's playing lead (he's a fine picker, playing now with Dave & Dyno). The third song is an Italian song called "Vento di passione." I'm playing piano, and Pete Szkolka's playing Jerome Wheeler's black Martin acoustic guitar. A lot of folks like this song the best.
Recording this CD (the "yellow" one) was a lot of fun! So, then it was time to try for a full-length recording. Check out Diamond in the Rough (the "blue" one).


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I have seen a few of these dotted about on blogs before and I thought they were a cool idea to look back on the previous month and what you got up to.
6th October
I went on a bar crawl in my university city with a great group of people. Safe to say that I drank a little too much but that is university life for you, eh? It was also my first night out of year 2 and this photo has made me realise how long my hair has grown!
16th October
I was lucky enough to get this amazing copy of my favourite book, Tess of the D'Urbervilles for my birthday from my boyfriend. If you like these types of editions, Waterstones stock some great ones for about £14.99. I also took this photo of my lovely presents from my mum (birthday haul here).
17th October
My birthday! Here is a very pouty photo of myself and Raffles before we went out for drinks to celebrate as well as one of me with my darling Jas, taken on her Polaroid.
21st-23rd October
My amazing best friend from home, Jess, came up to see me for the weekend and we had such a great time. I loved seeing her and it was the first time we had visited each other in university because it's crazy expensive.


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The weather may be cold and icy right now but don't be fooled – summer is just around the corner! And with 4 months to go until ladies everywhere start pulling the bikinis out from the back of the closet, now is the perfect time to get out of that winter slump and kick your health & fitness regimen up a notch!
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Pay attention to what you're fuelling yourself with.
Particularly in winter, where you might be less inclined to jump out of bed and go for a workout, make sure you watch what you're consuming. This doesn't mean that you can't indulge in those hot chocolates or cosy comfort foods, but make sure that you're still getting plenty of fresh fruits & veggies, lean meats and proteins. Although it's easier just to reach for another Tim Tam than it is to go for the piece of fruit when it's cold, your body will thank you.
Keep up regular exercise.
Rain and thunderstorms might prevent you from hitting the pavement, but that doesn't mean you can't still get a great workout. Join a 24-hour gym and fit working out around your lifestyle or if group fitness isn't your thing, you can try working out at home! Zumba is a great option and there are also plenty of short fitness videos on YouTube that you can follow along with at home. Make sure that you're getting at least 30 minutes of heart-pumping exercise a day – this is particularly important if you're coming in for treatments such as Lipo Cavitation to ensure that you're getting the most out of your treatments!
Get your skin smooth & sexy.
Bikini weather means bearing more skin than at any other time of year – so make sure you're not caught out with stray hairs or worse, ingrown hairs from ineffective hair removal methods! Ouch! If you're looking for a permanent solution that'll mean being able to ditch the razor and the hot wax strips for good, At Modesty Blaise we offer progressive permanent hair reduction using X-Lumin-X Square Pulsed Light (SPL) technology. If you're after something less permanent, we also offer a painless, effective and discreet waxing service.
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As the mercury drops and the sky goes grey, many of us find that suddenly, our skin looks a little less soft and supple than it usually does! And unfortunately, as we reach for warm socks, hot fireplaces and even hotter showers, dry air takes away the thin layer of oil that usually leaves moisture in our skin; leaving the skin feeling dry, itchy, cracked and painful. Traumatic skin responses such as cracking can also cause an inflammatory response in the body, making skin even more susceptible to flare-ups of skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Make sure you keep your skin healthy during winter by following these preventative steps:
- Make sure your diet contains plenty of healthy, monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, including nuts, olive oil, avocado, fish and flax seeds.
- Keep usage of boiling hot water in showers and baths to a minimum, as this is a recipe for irritated skin (and hair, too)! Instead, opt for lukewarm water and moisture-filled soaps for sensitive skin. Make sure to pat down your skin to dry with a towel, keeping excessive rubbing to a minimum.
- Choose the right skincare for your face. If you're suffering from specific skin concerns, it makes sense that a generic moisturiser from Coles or Woolworths may not be enough to get those issues under control! For patients wishing to rapidly increase the hydration of the facial skin, we recommend an Aspect Lactobotanical Peel. If a gentle exfoliation and deep hydration is what you need without the flaky downtime and the added bonus of epidermal pigment reduction and anti-bacterial properties, these L-lactic acid based peels will get you those phenomenal results your looking for. Lactobotanical peels can be performed as a one off treatment however a course of 6 treatments is recommended.
- After bathing, apply a moisturising lotion to your body, ideally within 3 minutes of bathing, to help maximise your skin's potential to absorb the necessary moisture to protect itself. The skin on your face also responds well to hydrating serums, creams and oils being applied promptly after bathing.
- Keep up regular facials. To help your skin look its most vibrant and healthy, we recommend keeping up a regular facial routine. An Advanced Vitamin Facial is a great place to start for many people, as it can to hydrate the skin. For clients wanting deeper results, Microdermabrasion is a gentle approach to exfoliating the skin. Using a fine stream of crystals, this treatment exfoliates the upper layers of the skin promoting collagen growth. As everyone has different skin types, the intensity of the treatment can be varied so even the most sensitive of skin types can benefit from this effective treatment. The elasticity and collagen production created by microdermabrasion enhances the tone and resilience of the skin. On top of this scarring caused by acne and enlarged pores will be reduced.
- Opt for breathable cotton clothing, rather than polyester and itchy wool blends. Less fitted clothing will also help to keep your skin from becoming irritated by perspiration, which makes skin more prone to chapping.
- Give your skin a fighting chance for new skin cells to be healthy by helping it to remove hardened and flaky dead skin from the surface, revealing the healthy new skin underneath. Epidermal Levelling is a safe, painless and extremely effective clinical treatment that is designed to evenly and deeply exfoliate the skin of the face.
- Drink plenty of water. This is essential at all times of year but especially during winter – the more hydrated your body stays, the more hydrated your skin stays, too!


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Sergio Ortiz
The key you lost
lives like a fugitive on your skin.
It is the prelude to our memoirs,
a poem fused to nectarines, an exploration
through Copper Canyon, visions
of Haiti's angels licking my ears,
a hypnotic belly dance on the sand
matching the colors that mesh
on your hip scarf, an experiment
we refuse to put down, an invitation
to cross the doorway of the home
I no longer occupy.
The key you lost is not the manual
of a digital camera, or calendar entries
for next month's readings. It is not
a Popular Mechanics article you wrote
to put food on our table,
or a classified add on craigslist.
It wants to be the bungee jump
into the pangs of a deer in heat,
the obituary of bolted doors,
a list of all the vacant walls
on which we'll scribble
Sergio A. Ortiz is the founding editor of Undertow Tanka Review. He is a two-time Pushcart nominee, a four-time Best of the Web nominee, and 2016 Best of the Net nominee. 2nd place in the 2016 Ramón Ataz Annual Poetry Competition sponsored by Alaire publishing house. He is currently working on his first full-length collection of poems, Elephant Graveyard.


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The Broadway reconstruction of Once on This Island, that is now in previews during a Circle in a Square Theatre has expelled video featuring stars Lea Salonga, Hailey Kilgore, and more. The prolongation is set to open on Dec 3.
Directed by Michael Arden and choreographed by Camille A. Brown, Once on This Island facilities a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and song by Stephen Flaherty. The low-pitched is formed on a novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy, and a reconstruction prolongation will underline new orchestrations by strange orchestrator Michael Starobin, assimilated by AnnMarie Milazzo.
Once On This Island is a story of Ti Moune, a intrepid farmer lady who falls in adore with a rich child from a other side of a island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, Ti Moune is guided by a absolute island gods, Erzulie, Asaka, Papa Ge, and Agwe, on a conspicuous query to reunite with a male who has prisoner her heart.
Hailey Kilgore leads a association in her Broadway entrance as Ti Moune. She is assimilated by Phillip Boykin (Tonton Julian), Merle Dandridge (Papa Ge), Quentin Earl Darrington (Agwe), Emerson Davis (Little Girl), Alysha Deslorieux (Andrea), David Jennings (Armand), Kenita R. Miller (Mama Euralie), Alex Newell (Asaka), Isaac Powell (Daniel), and Lea Salonga (Erzulie). The Storytellers for this prolongation embody Darlesia Cearcy, Rodrick Covington, Cassondra James, David Jennings, Grasan Kingsberry, Tyler Hardwick, Loren Lott, T. Oliver Reid, Aurelia Williams, and Mia Williamson (Little Girl).


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Frequently Asked Questions about the Blockchain Hack
Here are some answers to the questions we have gotten related to the Hack.
Q: What does it mean distributed?
A: It means that the entire Hack is virtual. Groups can work where they see fit, provided they have internet access. We will thus work entirely via internet using several different tools. We would however suggest groups try to co-locate on the group to more work together. We will provide more details on the way of working to the registered groups when registration period has ended.
Q: Is there a location groups need to be in?
A: No. We have prepared to provide some work spaces for groups, if there is a need for this.
Q: Is it possible to add group members after the registration?
A: Yes, minor changes to the group are allowed until the start of Hack, if necessary.
Q: Is the Hack only for students?
A: No, participation is not limited only to students. We are expecting that many students would apply.
Q: What kind of submissions are expected?
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1) Idea/business plan
2) Early version/prototype.
Q: How does the Hack work?
A: We will provide a number of resources to help the groups in completing the hack. More information on this will be announced to the registered groups.
Q: How is the winner announced?
A: Winner will be announced in the seminar and in our chat.
Q: I don't have a group. Can I still participate?
A: We can help you to find a group. Please fill in the registration form and we will connect participants looking for groups.
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PTA Meeting Thursday September 7 – 6:00pm
Join us for our first PTA meeting of the school year! Thursday, September 7, 6:00pm LGI (Large Group Instruction) Principal Fraumeni will be speaking on how to understand the new PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Program). Dinner provided free of charge. Childcare available for Meadow Heights students. Por favor únanse a nosotros en nuestra primera REUNIÓN DE LA PTA en Meadow Heights Reunión de la PTA. Jueves, 7 deRead More →


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The IRS has re-opened its PTIN management and registration site.
The site was taken down immediately after the January 18 court ruling that said the IRS did not have legal authority to force preparers to register as RTRPs.
"After a two-week review, the IRS has concluded that the recent Loving v. Commissioner court ruling does not affect the requirement for paid tax return preparers to have and use a PTIN. Consequently, the PTIN system is now reopened for processing renewals and new applications," reads a recent alert from the National Society of Accountants.
The IRS PTIN site also features an alert of its own:
"The PTIN system is being updated to reflect current requirements. Until those updates can be completed, a screen titled 'Continuing Education (CE) Completion' may appear during PTIN renewal. Please check either one of the boxes on that screen. This information is NOT being collected, but you must check a box to advance to the next screen. We apologize for any inconvenience."
The PTIN helpline is also tentatively planned to reopen today, the NSA alert added.
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Still looking at July 1 for GST rollout: Jaitley
- by Nicole Aguilar
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- — Apr 7, 2017
The four Bills are the Central Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017, the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Bill, 2017 and the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2017. It may be recalled that Lok Sabha had approved these bills on March 29. GST is a unified tax that will subsume all indirect taxes. It is the country's biggest tax reform since 1947.
"When we look at the global scenario, the GST rate is below 18 per cent", Sharma said.
In the new tax regime, this council will be the highest decision making body; this led to many Opposition members claiming that this provision takes away from the Parliament's authority. Four GST bills are slated for consideration in the House on Wednesday.
The compensation law has been prepared to give a legislative backing to the Centre's promise to compensate the states for five years for any revenue loss arising out of GST implementation.
The CGST Bill will enable collection of tax on inter-state supply of goods and services or both by the union government. The bill seeks to include "warehouse" in the definition of customs area to protect an importer from integrated GST during removal of goods from a customs area to a warehouse.
Jaitley said the successive governments have contributed towards the GST and no one person can take credit for it.
Facebook Brings Artificial Intelligence to Messenger
On Thursday, nearly two years after announcing the experimental feature, Facebook released a version of M to the general public. For instance, you'll be able to quickly share content like video and images directly from the text composer with a long press.
Judge puts on hold Seattle law allowing a ride-hailing union
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Again depending on the current supply chain structure and related indirect taxes, a commoner could expect a 2% to 3% plus or minus impact on white goods like televisions, washing machines, stoves, etc. "The status quo will continue", he said, allaying concerns on this front. Basis the GST implementation experience in most countries, India may witness an inflationary impact during the transition phase, which should fade away with the legislation sinking in and operationalizing of measures like anti-profiteering.
"Parliament can not be ignored", he said, suggesting that the GST should be audited by the comptroller and auditor general.
Now food articles are not taxed and those will continue to be zero rated under the GST. "In deference to what the former PM said, in spite of the former PM being at the receiving end of the jibes of his successor including rain coat and what not, I think in view of the statesman-like approach that the former PM Manmohan Singh has advised me not to move this amendment", he added. "There must be a constructive spirit of cooperation between the federal government and the states to resolve the outstanding issues".
The GSTN structure can be changed any time, he said but had a rider that he was not sure the flexibility envisaged would remain after a change.
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
There is a little eighteen-month-old boy by the name of Rohan Karer who has X-Linked Hyper IgM (PDF).
I wish I had known earlier about the bone marrow drive that took place at Guruduara Sahib Fremont and Guruduara Sahib San Jose on the 14th of this month, but I didn't. It's still not too late, though.
The only cure to X-Linked Hyper IgM is a permanent bone marrow transplant. The family has set up a site, where you can read up on Rohan and what's going on. He also has his own blog {much like TK the Fly Baby}, and it's really quite cute and loaded with pictures of him.
This is my humble request to anyone passing by - please have a look at the site and try your best to become a bone marrow donor. This doesn't hurt you much in any way, and it could save a young child's life. Think of how great it would feel if you were a match, and could allow this little boy to live out a full life! Although the drive is over, you can still become a donor!
I just wish I was eighteen already.
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Rohan Karer
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t-kaur said...
thanks for the advice trying to spend time with all my close pals :)
TeraRoop said...
You're very welcome, Bhenji.
I know how you feel about not finding the same things funny anymore, or sometimes just not wanting to laugh.
But like I did, you too will get through the darkness. Personally, I think the darkness is just there to help us appreciate the light better once it shines on us again.
Take care, Bhenji =)
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Wenner Media founder Jann Wenner is said to have sought out old pal Tom Freston, the vice chairman of Vice Media, to invest in or buy Us Weekly — and add it to Vice Media's holdings.
But his pal and biker buddy appears to have turned him down.
Wenner is rapidly turning over control of the company to his son, Gus Wenner, head of digital operations.
Last September, Jann Wenner did the once unthinkable and sold a a 49 percent interest in Rolling Stone magazine to BrandLab, headed by Kuok Meng Ru, w ith an eye on getting help with international expansion.
Media Ink reported exclusively last month that Wenner has hired Methuselah Advisors to shop for a "strategic partner" and has valued the celebrity weekly at over $100 million.
Shane Smith's Vice Media has been hinting that it plans to do an initial public offering at some point this year and may not be looking to bolt on a costly last-minute acquisition.
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Bank holding company Regions Financial Corp. reported its third consecutive quarterly profit in its second quarter results on Tuesday as it looks to shed its Morgan Keegan brokerage business.
Regions Financial posted $109 million in net income for the second quarter ending June 30, up from $69 million for the first quarter and a $277 million net loss the year before. Net income available to shareholders amounted to $55 million for the second quarter, or $.04 per share, versus $17 million or $.01 per share for the first quarter and a net loss of $335 million or $.28 per share one year ago.
Regions Financial's pre-tax pre-provision net revenue rose to $500 million on an adjusted basis, also marking a new high for the firm since the third quarter of 2008. The firm's improved performance came as it worked to diversify revenue streams, while also getting a boost from growth in commercial, industrial, indirect and direct consumer loans and low-cost deposits.
Loan loss provision fell to $398 million in the second quarter, marking a 17% decrease from $482 million in the first quarter.
Regions Financial also worked to clean up outstanding issues surrounding its Morgan Keegan business in the second quarter.
It reached a settlement with regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and some state regulators for certain mutual funds and closed-end funds, sold under the name RMK funds prior to the financial crisis. Under the terms of the settlement, Morgan Keegan and its asset management subsidiary Morgan Asset Management have agreed to pay $210 million, including $200 million to go into Fair Funds set to compensate investors in those funds.
As a result of the settlement, the second quarter results include a $44 million tax benefit on part of the settlement that had been previously accrued as non-deductible.
With the announcement of the settlement in June, Regions Financial said that it had retained Goldman Sachs & Co. to explore a potential sale of Morgan Keegan, excluding its Morgan Asset Management and Regions Morgan Keegan Trust businesses.
For the second quarter, Morgan Keegan posted a net income of $60 million for the second quarter, up from $31 million for the first quarter and a $180 million net loss for the same period one year ago. Morgan Keegan's private client division had $117 million in revenue for the second quarter, representing 37.3% of Morgan Keegan's gross revenue.
Regions Financial was reportedly expected to receive initial bids for Morgan Keegan on Monday, Reuters reported last week, with both private equity and financial services firm suitors possibly interested in the business.
That could include a host of private equity firms including Apollo Global Management, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, TPG Capital and Warburg Pincus. Fellow financial firms with brokerage arms said to be potentially interested in a deal include Raymond James Financial Inc. and Stifel Financial Corp.
Regions Financial executives reaffirmed plans to explore the sale of Morgan Keegan in the earnings call on Tuesday, while declining to provide a book value for the business. Regions Financial, which is currently able to cross-sell certain products across its business, would prefer a deal where it could maintain a relationship with Morgan Keegan's business going forward.
"It's a very valuable franchise. It's been a part of this organization since 2001," Regions Financial President and Chief Executive Grayson Hall said Tuesday. "Our preference is to sort of maintain some type of strategic alliance as we move forward, but we continue to believe that as we look at our capital planning process, that taking a strategic review at this point in time is the right answer."
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The news of him being named as the athletics captain in Edith Cowan University (ECU), one of the leading universities in Australia, were great and overwhelming. It went viral on the social media amongst his fans, his community of runners in Australia and friends back here in Kenya.
"I even got a live radio interview after the announcement," he said. "This has motivated me so much to an extend that I am now working very hard, completely focusing and aiming to participate and make an impression at the Commonwealth Games that will be held here in Australia in 2018."
Alfred Koech comes from Itigo village in Kenya, a vicinity where most of Kenya's top long distance runners grew up, including Sammy Korir and Martin Lel . He was a bright pupil in Primary school, but lacked enough school fees to enable him attend some of the best high schools in the country to continue his studies. Fortunately, due to his talent and interest in running, he was enrolled to take his secondary education at Kosirai High School. The school, situated between Eldoret and Kapsabet in Kenya. Kosirai High School is well known for being one of the few schools that admit and support students who show athletic talent and help them hone their talents to become world beaters.
"At Kosirai High, I had to run to represent my school in order to benefit in getting part of my fees paid by the school. This is also where I met and trained with a number of current world class athletes that include Peter Some, James Magut and Mathew Kisorio. I was often their pace setter during speed workouts," he said.
From a tender age, Koech had a believe that his talent in sports was going to take him far in life. His believe got stronger with time as he got to train with some of the best athletes in the world and read about the inspiring life stories of others.
"I was more inspired, and continue to be inspired, by the likes of Peter Rono, Bernard Lagat, Edward Kemboi and Betsy Saina, among others who educated themselves through sports scholarships and went ahead to succeed in the careers as runners as well," Koech said.
Although he has not been able to get a scholarship from the university he is currently studying, Koech goes out to race whenever he his not in class, especially during winter, in order to win some prize money and pay for his university fees and living expenses. The races he runs do not pay much in Australia and he still has to find some part time work to supplement his income. But, despite this, he believes he is well on the path he had been dreaming about since childhood; that of using his athletics talent to get education.
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As the Democrats rolled out a proposal for yet another multibillion dollar tax increase, in the form of a progressive income tax, for the State of Illinois, these are the realities facing families in Illinois:
· Unemployment is nearly two-percentage points higher than the national average
· Illinois has one of the highest property tax burdens in the country
· The median household income has declined by over 9% in the past three years
· Just over two years ago, the Democrat-led General Assembly passed the largest tax hike in the history of Illinois, promising to pay down unpaid state bills and get Illinois finances in order. Yet, despite record state tax record state revenue, there is still $7.5 billion in unpaid state bills and a $97 billion unfunded pension liability.
Democrats now expect taxpayers to swallow a plan that that will not only make thetemporary 2011 tax hike permanent, but also swap out Illinois' constitutionally protected flat-rate income tax for a progressive income tax.
According to the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, this plan will raise the marginal tax rate on 85% of taxpayers. It will raise tax rates for every family earning over $5,000 per year above the 3.75% rate they were promised after the passage of the "temporary" income tax hike. Then, if a household earns more than $100,000 annually, their taxes will continue to increase above the existing (already increased) 5% rate. A family earning $100,000 -$150,000 annually – hardly wealthy – would see their tax rate increase by 50% up to 75% under this plan. That is a 150% increase in that family's state income taxes since 2011.
The truth is 31 of the 34 progressive tax states levy a higher marginal tax rate on $50,000 in household income than Illinois will in 2015. That's not simply "taxing the rich" or making "the 1% pay its "fair-share," it is raising taxes AGAIN on the middle class.
David From, Illinois State Director of Americans for Prosperity, states, "The adoption of a progressive tax will threaten Illinois' prosperity by giving politicians free reign to engage in class warfare of the type seen at the federal level and in states such as California, further destroying job creation and incentivizing the flight of businesses to more friendly states. As Illinois considers this change, our neighboring states, Indiana, Wisconsin and Iowa are debating tax cuts and finding ways to lower the tax burden on their residents."
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This is the Region 4 qualifier for the Florida Youth XC Championship to be held on November 18 at the Ocala Florida Horse Park. Click the image at the bottom for more information for the state meet.This region will follow the FHSAA 1A Region 3 Qualifier. Location: On Campus at 5625 Holy Trinity Dr Melbourne Fl 32940For teams to enter they must register their team online on flrunners.com. The entry deadline is Wednesday November 1st at 11:59 pm. Cost:Middle School:$50 per gender for teams$15 for…Find out more »
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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Liz Michalski, author of Evenfall. Read below for Liz's insights on writing, publishing and Evenfall. Also, Liz was kind enough to offer to answer any reader questions, so if you have anything to ask her, leave it in the comments and she'll stop by later to answer them!
Cross a Murphy woman and she'll haunt you the rest of your days.
That's what they say in Hartman, Connecticut, where the Murphy women are known for their beauty, willfulness, and disastrous luck with men. No one knows the truth of this saying better than Frank Wildermuth. Fifty years ago, he fell in love with Gert Murphy, but through fate and bad timing wound up married to her sister. He spent the rest of his life quietly regretting his mistake. Now Frank's dead --dead, that is, but not quite gone.
All Andie Murphy ever wanted was to get out of town. But she's back to settle Evenfall, her Uncle Frank's estate, where some things never change -- and some things have changed a lot. Aunt Gert, for example, still drives her crazy. On the other hand, Cort, the wide-eyed farmboy she used to babysit, is all grown up -- with a whole new definition for the word sleepover.
But if you're a Murphy woman, love never goes smoothly. As Andie struggles with her feelings, Frank sees a chance for redemption -- one that could cost his niece dearly. They'll both need to decide --
Is true love really everlasting? Is home a physical location, or a place you carry in your heart? And if you truly regret your mistakes, can your deepest dreams come true?
Hi Liz! Thanks so much for talking with me today. First, I'd like to talk a bit about your debut novel, Evenfall. What was your inspiration for the story of Evenfall?
I woke up with the first few lines of the novel in my head one morning. I didn't have any plans for them, but I wrote them down. A few weeks later I was touring a home much like Evenfall, and realized the ghost from those lines would be perfectly at home there.
Finally, I was living in a beautiful rural area, and I could see it start to change as developers came along. Evenfall, which is set in Connecticut farmland, was a way to hold onto that.
You have three incredible narrators. What came into your decision to write this from multiple point of views. How difficult was that?
I knew, from those first lines that started the book, that Frank would be first person. Gert is such a strong character that I decided to keep her in third person, so as not to overpower him. Andie's voice evolved as I went along. Having three different narrators was hard to balance sometimes, but it was useful in that they each had information the others didn't, which allowed me to tell the story more completely.
I loved all your narrators, but I will admit I had a soft spot for Gert and thought her character was just wonderful. Which narrator is your favorite, if you had to choose? Also, which is the most like you?
Oh, I have a hard time choosing! I do like Gert, though -- she reminds me of those New England Yankee women you see in movies like Adam's Rib. And Andie is so lost, it's hard not to root for her.
Speaking of characters, you had a few animal characters in this book. I know you're an animal lover. Any of your own pets represented in these pages?
I've had a fascination with goats since one tried to eat my dress when I was five, so it was fun to find a way to put them into the book. Unfortunately, livestock isn't allowed where I live now, much to my husband's relief.
And I've always loved big brown dogs like Nina - she's based on several dogs I actually owned. (Actually, I put together a whole 'secret page' on my website about Nina for readers who like the book. If they e-mail me at email@example.com, I'll send them the link!)
Oh, and… the love interest, Cort. Yummy. He was a very swoony love interest. Not really a question, but just felt it was worth mentioning. Watching Andy reconnect with him was quite fun!
Evenfall has one, er, steamy bit with Cort and Andie, and I can always tell when friends have read it -- they're like "Ummm, about that scene..." Or they just say the page number and smile. My lovely kindergarten teacher came to one of my readings, and when she bought the book, all I could think was "Oh, no!" :)
Evenfall has such a wonderful and unique setting. Is it based anywhere real?
It is, actually. I spent about 10 years in rural Connecticut, and Evenfall is based on that area of the country. It's quite beautiful -- I drove through there last summer with my daughter and she kept saying "Mom, it's so green!" Just fields and fields in some places.
What was your favorite part of writing Evenfall?
I think creating characters I can care about, who wind up haunting my dreams a bit, is the best part about writing.
Most challenging?
Creating enough tension to move the reader from page to page, chapter to chapter.
Reading Evenfall, I often felt myself often wanting the things she writes about on her farm, particularly with the canned peaches and the homemade tart she made to share with Cort. What are some of your favorite goodies/snacks?
Kettle-popped popcorn with real butter and salt. Pizza. Anything with tomato sauce, actually. And on the beach, at least twice a year, I have to have a frozen Snickers bar and a cold Coke.
What can we expect from you in the future. Any projects underway?
I'm just under 100 pages into my next book. It's a little more magical than Evenfall. It's about a family where, in every generation, one daughter develops the ability to make things disappear -- to wish things away. It makes adolescence and all those mother-daughter fights particularly interesting. : )
Since there are probably some aspiring authors that will read this, can you tell us a bit about your road to publication? When did you decide you wanted to be a writer?
I've always written -- I was a reporter, then an editor, then a freelancer for a long time. As a reporter, I always liked the character-driven pieces best -- the interviews with people who were a little different, a little exciting. I think writing my own story was just a natural outgrowth from that.
Tell us about your journey to getting an agent.
I was extremely fortunate. When I was about halfway through my manuscript, I attended a writing conference (Grub Street's Muse and the Marketplace in Boston). I'd signed up for a critique of my first 20 pages with an agent. I wanted to make the most of my chances, so I researched all the agents who were attending, and found one that I thought would be a great fit. He liked what I'd written and agreed to see the rest when I'd finished. I sent it to him, and he signed me a few months later.
And how about finding your publisher?
My agent worked with me for about a year on revisions -- he has a wonderful ear for nuance. He sent it out, and he had an offer within a few days. I've been really, really lucky. BUT -- and it's a big but -- I feel like I need to tell aspiring authors not to get discouraged -- I spent years working on this story. A lot of them! So although it looks like it all happened very quickly, a lot of hard work went into getting to that point.
Tell me how you felt when you first saw your cover? I have to say yours is one of the prettiest I've seen in a while and captures both the general feel/theme of your book as well as the story. That must have been a great moment.
The cover was one of the most exciting moments for me -- I actually screamed when I opened the e-mail. I absolutely love it. Which is kind of funny, because it was the exact opposite of what I'd envisioned. I'd thought it would be kind of pale and ghostly, but the saturated color pops so well and the image totally captures the story, so it shows what I know. : )
What is the best part of the publishing process?
Besides being lucky enough to have my book published? I'd have to say it's the people I've met. To connect with other writers and book lovers has been pretty amazing. (Present company included, Jenn!) Aw, thanks, Liz.:)
The worst?
Hmmm. As a debut author, the challenge of getting my name out there has been daunting at times, particularly since I tend to be a little shy. I'm lucky, though - my family, especially my mother, has no qualms about telling people to check out my book! : )
Thanks Liz! I'm looking forward to reading more exciting books from you in the future!
Jenn, Thank you so much!
Click the cover below to order Evenfall, and be sure to check out Liz's website or find her on Facebook.
Monday, July 11, 2011
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Obradovic stays in Berlin / Delaney, Kleber and Braumann leaving Beko BBL / Barthel going for NBA...
In this section, we break out our English language skills and inform you about the latest news from the German Beko Basketball Bundesliga. If you're short on time but still want your fill of Germany's top basketball league then you are in the right place. Every week David Hein (www.heinnews.com) brings you up-to-date in German basketball – the Beko BBL short and sweet:
MVP Delaney, top scorer Adams leave Beko BBL
Two of the biggest stars of the Beko BBL last season will not be back for the 2014-15 season. MVP Malcolm Delaney is leaving champions Bayern Munich and signed on a multi-year deal with Russian Eurocup team Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar (check out his highlights). Another player on the way out of Germany is Beko BBL scoring champion Darius Adams, who departs Eisbären Bremerhaven in favor of French Eurocup team SLUC Nancy Basket. All the best to those two stars – it was a pleasure watching you last season.
Kleber watch – Maxi leaves Germany
Well, that one came out of left field! Everyone was trying to figure out where German talent Maxi Kleber would end up in 2014 now that Würzburg dropped to the ProA. Bamberg? Bayern? Somewhere else? Well, as it turns out, somewhere else is Spain! Kleber leaves Germany and the Beko BBL to sign a two-year contract with Liga Endesa side El Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro. This isn't a bad move. Kleber sees a different level of basketball, has a lot less pressure to produce and be a high level talent. Hopefully Maxi goes to Spain and dominates. Buena suerte!
BBL president Braumann steps down, Reil filling in
While we're talking about departures … Beko BBL president Thomas Braumann has stepped down from his post with the league, saying he wants to look for "new challenges" and leaves German basketball with a "good conscious". Braumann says farewell to the Beko BBL after helping make major changes since coming to the league in 2006. Among the highlights of Braumann's regime were adding BEKO as naming rights partner, increasing total clubs' earnings to nearly 90 million euros (double the amount when he arrived), more than 1.5 million spectators and more playing time for Germans. Braumann, who had a contract until 2015, said the Beko BBL is well on its way of becoming the top domestic league in Europe by 2020. Until a successor is elected, Alexander Reil will fill in the role as president. German basketball fans have plenty to thank Braumann for. Good luck in the future.
Beko BBL Finals Top Ten
We all love moving pictures, so here is a look back at the Top Ten of the Beko BBL Playoffs. Ah, basketball, come back to us soon!
Octet of Beko BBL teams playing on European stage
Looking ahead to next season … eight of the 18 teams in the Beko BBL will be playing in European competitions next seasons. Bayern Munich will playing the Euroleague as well as wild card recipient Alba Berlin. EWE Baskets Oldenburg, Artland Dragons, Brose Baskets Bamberg and Telekom Baskets Bonn all will compete in the Eurocup. And ratiopharm ulm and FRAPORT SKYLINERS get international competition in the EuroChallenge. "Germany is once again very well represented in Europe – and I am optimistic that the European trip could go quite far for a few clubs," said Beko BBL CEO Jan Pommer.
Beko BBL fans love Per Günther – three-peats as league's "Most Likeable Player"
The vote is in and once again, Beko BBL fans showed that they love Per Günther. The ratiopharm ulm point guard three-peated his Pascal Roller Award as the league's Most Likeable Player. Mr. Nice Guy finished first with 28.8 percent of the votes while EWE Baskets Oldenburg's Rickey Paulding picked up 8.7 percent of the votes and Oldenburg's Chris Kramer got 4.8 percent.
Developing Germans pays off – 226,500 euros paid to clubs
Developing German players pays off – to the tidy sum of 226,500 euros this season. That's how much money German clubs were paid for investing in working with young German players. That amount jumped from 215,000 euros last season. A total of 106 clubs received money this season – the most going to TSV Bayer Leverkusen with 17,007 euros – with 119,000 euros to non-professional clubs.
Obradovic stays in Berlin
After the goings, let's talk about stayings. Sasa Obradovic was already considered out the door – being connected with Spanish side Kuxta Laboral – and the name Dirk Bauermann was being mentioned with ALBA BERLIN. But the Beko BBL finalists opened up their pocket-books and re-signed the Serbian coach on a one-year deal with an option for a second year. Obradovic has guided Berlin to the last two German Cup titles (watch the video of the party below) besides reaching the finals this season. This was an important measure for Berlin after taking a big step forward this season. Now Sasa can work on getting his team fine-tuned for next season.
Bamberg say farewell to Gavel, added Theis and American duo
Let's move to a big club in a major overhaul. Brose Baskets Bamberg haven't wasted any time putting together their team for next season as new coach Andrea Trinchieri has added a trio of new players, re-signed an integral part of the past success and the first pair of Americans – while also bidding farewell to Anton Gavel. "Tono" leaves Bamberg after helping the team win four straight Beko BBL titles and three German Cups. The Slovakian-German has not yet decided where he will play next season. Wide spread speculation has him heading to Bayern Munich. But that is still just a rumor. Gavel however re-assured the Bamberg fans: "I don't think that a farewell is forever."
In building his new team, Trinchieri brought in German talent Daniel Theis from ratiopharm ulm on a two-year deal, including an NBA buy-out. The Italian coach considers Theis one of Germany's top talents (highlights below). Bamberg also kept German guard Karsten Tadda, signing the 25-year-old on a two-year contract. Trinchieri also went to the international market and locked up power forward Josh Duncan on a two-year deal, with the 28-year-old coming from Hapoel Migdal Jerusalem. And Bamberg found their playmaker with the 24-year-old Brad Wanamaker from Italian side Giogio Tesi Pistoia – also on a two-year deal.
Kramer stays in Oldenburg, "Air Ryan" to continue take off in Bonn, Artland re-sign Topper
The whole league is busy re-signing some of their main players from last season and Oldenburg, Bonn and Artland were among teams bringing back guys in hopes of bigger success. Chris Kramer has been a huge part of the success that EWE Baskets Oldenburg have had since 2012 and the club extended the shooting guard until 2016. Bringing back Kramer is key for Oldenburg to launch an assault on the other big teams in the league. Back for another year at Artland Dragons is American-German forward Chad Topper, who brings his strong outside shooting back to Quakenbrück for another year. TBB Trier meanwhile have signed a two-year extension with 30-year-old power forward Jermaine Bucknor until 2016. A big key to Bonn's solid season in 2013-14 was the high-flying act of Ryan Brooks, who earned the nickname "Air Ryan". Bonn and Brooks agreed to a one-year renewal of their deal – a good reason to be happy for Brooks:
More video - Michael Stockton
You want video! Here is some more. A few highlights from Michael Stockton during the playoffs. Will we see more playoffs highlights from Stockton and Ludwigsburg next season?
Ludwigsburg add Warech, Ulm bring in Slovenian Klobucar, Kulawick returns to Göttingen
Teams weren't just re-signing their own players but also bringing in new players. MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg made another addition for next season as they gave a two-year contract to Travis Warech, a German-American wing player who was with ProA Gotha this past year. ratiopharm ulm fans will get a taste of Slovenia as the club brought in Jaka Klobucar on a one-year contract from Krka Novo Mesto. The Slovenian international has played in the past in European and world championships for the Balkan nation. BG Göttingen return to the Beko BBL this season and the club is welcoming back former player Robert Kulawick, an important outside shooter for the promoted side. Göttingen lost one of the German players from their ProA title-winning side as 23-year-old Marc Liyanage moved to Mitteldeutscher BC as a replacement for the loaned player Walter Simon. MBC also brought in Ryan Nicholas on a tryout. medi bayreuth were the latest team to pick off a player from relegated RASTA Vechta as the Franconians added experienced power forward Brandon Bowman, who reunites with former coach Michael Koch. Phoenix Hagen meanwhile added another interesting young German player to their stall with the 20-year-old guard Arber Tolaj until 2016.
Frankfurt add Doornekamp, suspend Burtschi contract
FRAPORT SKYLINERS had good luck last season with Canadian international Andy Rautins and they went back to the land of the Maple Leaf in bringing in Aaron Doornekamp for next season. The wing had six double-doubles last season for Braunschweig. The addition of Doornekamp comes as the club has decided to suspend the contract of Jacob Burtschi, who is considering retiring after back surgery last season. Burtschi did leave the option open of returning to the game – hence the suspension of his contract.
Danilo Barthel playing for Miami Heat at NBA Summer League
Sticking with Frankfurt … Danilo Barthel is getting his chance to make the NBA as he will be playing for the Miami Heat in the Orlando Summer League starting this weekend. Good luck to the FRAPORT SKYLINERS forward.
Bremerhaven lock up youngsters Baues and Martin, Schneiders returning
Eisbären Bremerhaven have done a good job securing two of their top young German talents as they extended their contracts another season with U20 German international Helge Baues and Jeffrey Martin. While expectations this season are not that high for Baues and Martin, the club did also re-sign 2.21m center Nick Schneiders for another season. And they filled another of the crucial German spots with Flavio Stückemann from RASTA Vechta.
Braunschweig get new name, add Sid-Marlon Theis
You can officially put the name New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig to rest as the club has come up with a new name for next season. The club will now be known as Basketball Löwen Braunschweig – with a lion in the center of the team's logo. Apparently the club is hoping to find a sponsor name to replace the word basketball in the name. The club also made a player move this week, bringing in 21-year-old German power forward Sid-Marlon Theis.
Even Beko BBL players love the World Cup
Sure, the Beko BBL's top players may be on holidays, but they certainly are spending their break watching the FIFA World Cup – Mr. Likeable is even in Brazil! Here some holiday snapshots from their social media profiles: click, click and click!


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Yellow Porcelain Etch
Yellow Porcelain Etch Kit: porcelain etch + silane
Active substance:
Hydrofluoric acid 9,5%
Available packages:
- syringe of 2ml Yellow Porcelain Etch
- syringe of 2ml Silane
YELLOW PORCELAIN ETCH allows reparation of the dentures in the dental office, directly in the patient's oral cavity.
YELLOW PORCELAIN ETCH is used for porcelain etching during reparation of the dentures, as well as for the etching porcelain
vaneers, crowns and inlays before their cementation.
Silane is applied on porcelain after etching, before use of bonding system in order to increase durability of bonding between resin and porcelain.
Instruction for use:
picture 1 picture 2 picture 3
1. Isolate the operation field with rubber-dam, apply small amount of etching preparation on the prepared and dried surface. After use screw the syringe with a safety plug (picture 1)
2. Leave etching for 60 seconds
3. Rinse ang dry the procedure spot precisely (picture 2)
4. Embrocate silane into previously etched porcelain surface (pic.3)
Do not rinse! Dry with airflow.
Porcelain surface is ready for bonding system application
YELLOW PORCELAIN ETCH (hydrofluoric acid in gel) and SILANE allow reparation of the dentures in the dental office, directly in the patient's oral cavity. The etch is used for porcelain etching during reparation of the dentures in the patient's oral cavity, as well as for the etching of the porcelain vaneers, crowns or inlays before their cementation.
Silane is applied on the porcelain after etching and before use of bonding system.
Both preparations are packaged in handy syringes with suitable brush applicators.
Dense, gelly and yellow etch contains fluoric acid, buffered in such a way that no noxious vapours are leaching to the air (what is possible in case of etches intended for use by technicians). Thanks to that porcelain can be etched in the oral cavity of the patient. In case of using it in the oral cavity it is recommended to protect the soft tissues.


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Many decisions need to be made in the course of a divorce. One of the most important for couples involved in a high asset divorce is the division of assets. Because starting off on solid financial footing is usually an important piece to starting the new chapter of life in a good place, it is vital that a party to a divorce gets all that he or she deserves.
In the course of making this determination in the state of California, it is required that both parties share information regarding their financial situation. Because some parties choose to withhold that information, it is a good idea to take steps so that you will be aware if this in fact occurs. A divorce lawyer who has handled high asset divorces in the past can be of assistance with this.


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NAET: Relief for Allergy Sufferers: An Alternative to Eliminate the Body of Allergies including Food
For many allergy sufferers, shots are not an option, or maybe not a preference. Shots can be painful, time consuming and lengthy.
For sufferers of food allergies, shots are not available at this time, so many believe avoidance is the only alternative. However, there is a holistic alternative which can provide relief of the symptoms as well as cure the allergy altogether.
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This practice is called NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique) and it involves one or a combination of acupressure and/or acupuncture while using a clearing method of the allergy, along with allopathy, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological techniques.
Depending on the severity of the allergy, it may take anywhere from 5 – 20 office visits to clear the patient of the allergen.
This is a viable alternative for allergy sufferers who cannot avoid the allergen (pollen, smoke, etc.) or for people with allergies that have no possibility of shots (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.).
Once the allergy is cleared from the body, the patient will always be safe from it.
Most NAET experts are holistic/ alternative practitioners.NAET was developed by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad, a doctor who suffered from many allergies herself.
She developed this technique in 1983 in California and since has trained 1000's of practitioners across the United States.
One argument against NAET is that it is difficult to test for effectiveness in a concrete way. The practitioner can test using muscle strength while using acupressure or in other ways, but for those with a more clinical mindset, it may be hard to accept.
A scratch test can be repeated by an allergist; however, the allergen still may test positive on a scratch test, especially for the first six months after NAET.
The effectiveness of NAET can be tested by the practitioner. For example, if used for food, the patient can test in small increments and then perhaps try ingesting the food at some point.
For instance, with a nut allergy, after clearing the allergy completely, some nut oil may be rubbed on the body, perhaps on the knee and then moved closer to the mouth as comfort allows.
At some point the patient may wish to ingest the allergen in the presence of the practitioner.
Some people may be wary of trying an alternative method to such a frightening problem, but most who have done it believe it worth it.
After all, it is painless and noninvasive, unlike shots and it can safely take the fear of a food allergy away, along with the allergy.
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Civil Marriage Ceremonies on the Beach
Colonial Beach, VA
Civil Marriage Ceremony Request Form
Obtain your Virginia Marriage License from ANY Virginia Courthouse.
Commonwealth of Virginia - Listing of Circuit Courts
click HERE
Permit Required for Beach Ceremonies and all Beach property (Gazebo, Town Hill Pavilion)
The Town of Colonial Beach requires a $25.00 permit to get married on the beach or on any of the Town's property.
Visit the Town of Colonial Beach website.
Town of Colonial Beach
315 Douglas Ave
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Beach Permits & Parking Fees
*$25.00 permit required to get married on the beach
*$10.00 per vehicle to park at The Point beach ceremony site
***Special note about parking. You can obtain a $2 parking pass for two hours at the Pier or near the Riverboat restaurant.
Your pass is good at The Point beach ceremony site when displayed on your windshield.
Alternatives for parking:
*Street parking in nearby neighborhood
*Park FREE at Town parking near museum and catch the Trolley to The Point
Please contact Cindy Vaughan, [email protected] for information on obtaining your permit.
Bryce Hall, Marriage Officiant, does not obtain the permit for you and will require proof of permit before officiating your beach ceremony.
Your Civil Marriage Ceremony fee does not include your Town Beach permit.
Notary Services Are Available
Nearest Courthouses to Colonial Beach, VA:
Westmoreland County Courthouse
175 Polk Street, Box 307
Montross, VA 22520 -0307
Tel. 804-493-0108
Fax 804-493-0393
Hours for obtaining marriage licenses:
Identification required.
License fee: $30.00 cash or check. No credit cards.
King George County Courthouse
9483 Kings Highway, Suite 3
King George, VA 22485
Tel. 540-775-3322
Fax 540-775-5466
Hours for obtaining marriage licenses:
Identification required.
License fee: $30.00 cash or check. No credit cards.
Nearby Courthouse with SATURDAY HOURS
Spotsylvania County Courthouse
9107 Judicial Center Lane
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Tel. (540) 507-7600
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 12:00 Noon
Sat (1st & 3rd excluding holiday weekends)
Colonial Beach is located in Westmoreland
County, VA - Northern Neck Region
Marry, Stay and Play in Historic Colonial Beach and Explore the Northern Neck's Heritage Trail
Second largest beachfront in Virginia along
Potomac River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay
"The Point" Beach is a wonderful location for your Civil Marriage Ceremony.
My red "X" marks the spot! (not in the water but on the sandy area)
Printable map of Colonial Beach, click HERE