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Overview page. Subjects: Architecture — Biblical Studies.
Squared timbers were used to support a flat Palestinian roof. In Jesus' parable of Luke 6: 41 REB uses 'plank' for AV 'beam', but 'log' of NRSV is misleading for English readers.
Overview page. Subjects: Biblical Studies — Architecture.
A city of the Decapolis (Mark 5: 20) captured for the Romans by Pompey in 63 bce, about 29 km. (18 miles) south of the Sea of Galilee and east of the Jordan. It has been suggested that on...
Overview page. Subjects: Architecture — Biblical Studies.
The highest points of the Temple roof ('parapet', REB, NJB), possibly overlooking a precipitous valley, mentioned as the imaginary scene of Jesus' second temptation (Matt. 4: 5).
Overview page. Subjects: Architecture — Biblical Studies.
Structure of stone, brick, etc., serving to enclose a room, house, or other space, and, in most cases, load-bearing, i.e. supporting the floors, roof, etc. It may also be a screen-wall for...


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By: Jennifer Laurens
Published By: Grove Creek Publishing
Book Summary: I met someone who changed everything. Matthias. My autistic sister's guardian angel. Honest. Inspiring. Funny. Hot. And immortal. That was the problem. What could I do? I did what any other girl would do-I fell in love with him. Zoë's sister darts in front of cars. Her brother's a pothead. Her parents are so overwhelmed; they don't see Zoë lost in her broken life. Zoë escapes the only way she knows how: partying. Matthias, a guardian sent from Heaven, watches over Zoë's autistic sister. After Zoë is convinced he's legit, angel and lost girl come together in a love that changes destiny. But Heaven on Earth can't last forever.
She's never felt more alone.
When a mysterious spirit appears, Zoe thinks she has a new guardian angel. Instead, her brother's addiction worsens, her parents are on the brink of separation, and her best friend tries to kill her. The spirit she thinks is her new guardian isn't there to protect her: he's out to destroy her family and seize Zoe's soul. . . for Hell.
Will Matthias' return mean that he is Zoe's guardian angel again? Or is their love the reason the jaws of Hell now gape open?
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Zoe's secret is out. And the powers of Hell are ravenous to claim her soul. Her brother, Luke, knows her secret: that she sees both good and evil spirits. Her boyfriend knows. At least Matthias is her guardian angel again. But now Hell's most ruthless leader will stop at nothing to have her soul.
Albert, Matthias' father, is relentless in his hunger for Zoe. He wants to destroy Matthias and will use Zoe to do so.
The battle between Heaven and Hell tests everything Zoe has. As she witnesses everyone important in her life suffering, she's brought to the ultimate choice: will she sacrifice her soul to save the ones she loves?
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The Arizer Solo II, as it maker likes to refer to it, is a bit larger than what you might expect from a portable vaporizer designed for dried blends but it's still a whole lot more portable than Arizer's Extreme Q, which is designed for the desktop but does have a battery pack that makes it cordless for those of you who don't already know. Now while it's not the smallest, it is small enough that we have managed to put it into some pockets. If you're thinking a small pocket on your pants, you might want to think again. While it might fit there, there's a chance it'll be a tight squeeze. But if you have baggy pockets on your pants or a big pocket on your jacket, you can easily stash it away. Then again, you can also clip it to your belt using its belt-clip carrying case accessory. But if you're trying to be a bit more discreet, a big pocket, purse, or backpack should suffice. So it's not the most portable, that much is clear. But it's still a more than worthwhile vape and we're going to tell you why.
For one, the new Solo has digital temperature controls – something the original didn't have, at least not like this. The original had preset temps and just a couple of handfuls to choose from, less even. Which hardly compares to the wide range of temperatures that the new version offers, all of which accessible via the builtin digital temperature controls, which entail a big display and buttons to push the temp up and down. Easy to use? Super easy to use. We love it. Reminds us of the Mighty by Storz & Bickel or the Ascent, only a much better display than the Ascent in our opinion. It also has more battery life than the original, which is good because who wouldn't want more? The original had enough but this extended battery life, which is about double what the original offers, is that much more – easily enough to get through the day even if you share some of that precious battery life with your friends. It's also, in a general sense, much more powerful.
How's the Vapor?
The vapor is really one of the big talking points here for a couple of reasons: it's one of the most important variables to assess and it's one of the aspects where the Solo 2 really shines. The vapor quality we see coming out of the new Solo is super impressive. This is serious vapor production and we wouldn't expect any less from Arizer. They've shown a lot of improvement with the new version and this is one area where there's no exception – the vapor is definitely better with the S2 and the original. A job well done in this regard. It's tasty, thick, and pure. And where it's not quite that smooth, you can make it smoother with a water piece attached to it, which is something you can actually do thanks to the adapter that Arizer makes for it. Really all of the bases covered, except for one: the draw resistance. It really could have less draw resistance. While this isn't an issue, it does make it a little less pleasant to use. But if you can get over that, or if you can master a little trick to decrease the draw resistance we outlined in our in-depth Arizer Solo 2 review published on our site, you'll absolutely love using this vape. Its vapor production is out of this world. Definitely top tier as far as vapor production goes. You'll be hard pressed to find a dry blend portable that produces better vapor than this bad boy here.
Precision Temperature Control
When it comes to controlling this vape's temp, Arizer makes it easy. Instead of limiting your options, the S2 offers a full range of vaping temps to choose from. And accessing them is made easy via the display, which shows the current and set temps, and temperature adjustment buttons that let you make adjustments on the fly with great ease and a high level of precision. This is basically a home run as far as we're concerned, Arizer really hit it out of the park with the S2's temp controls and it shows, especially in comparison to the original Solo vaporizer's.
How does it work?
The Solo 2 uses conduction to heat the blend. When you draw on it, the vapor travels from the stainless steel bowl through the glass mouthpiece and to your mouth. There are a few different options as far as mouthpieces/stems are concerned. You can use the straight one, one with a mouthpiece tip, a bent one, and even attach it to your favorite water piece and hit it through that. Whatever option you choose, you'll almost certainly be impressed with the outcome. After you're done, it'll turn off automatically thanks to its auto-shutoff timer. A lot of the features it has can be accessed/controlled through the menu which you access by clicking the big button in between the temperature control buttons. We suggest setting the startup timer to the lowest interval so you can get to vaping quicker when you first turn it on.
To help explain how it works, here's a video published on YouTube by Got Vape, one of the most well known names in the vaporizer industry.
Arizer Solo 2 Tips
Want some tips on how to use it? We've compiled some here for you to enjoy. We have more information on how to use the Arizer Solo 2 on our website at VaporizerShark.com so be sure to head on over there and check out our complete Solo 2 review to learn more if you're not finding what you want to learn here in this brief review summary we've shared here on our blog on WordPress.
- Really grind your blend up well because if you grind it well and pack it loose while you vape at high temps, you'll get some SERIOUS vapor production. No exaggeration here – you're going to be impressed with the vapor it spits out when you vape like this.
- Try lifting the stem up a little bit so that some air can flow through the bottom if you're having trouble with draw resistance.
- Want to make the vapor smoother? Use the water adapter to connect your favorite water piece.
- Buy the car charger if you spend a lot of time on the road, it'll help ensure that you're never out of juice when you want to use it.
- Share it with your friends. They're going to love you for it.
Comparison: Arizer Solo VS Solo 2
How do these two vapes stack up against each other? That's a great question to ask. Why bother getting the new one instead of the old one? The answer is simple: because it's better. But why exactly it's better is something we'll explain to you. It has improved battery life, more power, better vapor, better temperature controls, a wide temperature range, and it's even a little bit smaller. All in all, it's just clearly superior. If you have to choose, definitely go with the new one because it's that much better. But if you do have to pickup the original instead for whatever reason, be it the cost or what have you, you will not be disappointed because even though it's inferior to the Solo II, it's still a really good vape. Absolutely solid in our book. You'll love it. You'll just love the new version that much more. We wrote about this topic much more extensively in an article we published on LinkedIn, titled: "Why The Arizer Solo 2 Is That Much Better Than The Original Solo Vaporizer" – a long title we admit, but it gets the point across, no?
The Heat Up Time
Why is this a big deal? That answer should be obvious but if it's not here's why: waiting around for your vape to heat up when you want to get to vaping as quickly as possible is awful. So when your vape takes minutes to heat up and you're trying to take some quick puffs and be on your way, you're going to wish you went with a vape like the Solo 2 instead. It heats up in less than a minute. Less than 30 seconds for that matter. It is, needless to say, impressive. You will not be disappointed with the heat up time. Still, there are better – the Firefly 2 in particular comes to mind with its near-instant heat up time. But when it comes to heat up times in general, the S2 is definitely on the right side of the equation.
Who is the Solo 2 designed for?
This is the kind of vape that you could give to a first time vaper with a packed stem and tell them where to stick it and they'd probably figure out the rest on their own. It's that easy. It's also great for experiences vapers who just need a really good portable vape and don't mind the extra size (it's not the smallest) because it pushes out vapor like it's a plugin vape only it's 100% portable. So it really doesn't matter who you are, there's a good chance this hi-quality portable Arizer vaporizer is a good fit for you so long as quality vapor, ease of use, and dry blends only is what you have in mind. Although, we do want to note that if you check out our full review on our site, you will find more information on its potential to vape concentrates so if you're curious about that — whether it can vape various forms of extracts — be sure to check out our complete review, which we'll link to again at the bottom of this article in case you missed it earlier.
How does it compare to the Arizer Air?
This is an interesting comparison and while we have tested the Air, we have yet to publish a review for it on our website. However, we did notice an Arizer Air review on VapeGuide.com that's more or less in line with our own view on it after having tested it somewhat extensively so if you want to learn more about it, you can always take a look at their review. But for now, we'll offer a quick breakdown on the differences in order to explain why we prefer the Solo 2 even though it is quite a bit bigger. Basically, the Solo 2 is better in every way with two exceptions: portability (size) and battery life. While the Solo 2's battery actually lasts longer, the Air offers a feature that we love to see in portable vapes: the ability to swap out a dead battery for a fresh one. So as soon as it's done, no need to wait for it to recharge, you can just move on to the next. But it is worth noting that the Solo 2 does have the ability to be used while it's charging so there's no actually waiting for it to recharge – only you do have to plug it in to recharge which temporarily transforms it into a plugin vaporizer. Once it's adequately charged, back to a portable. But then there's the size difference. The Air is the right size but it lacks in features and quality what the Solo 2 delivers in stride. Both are good but the Solo 2 is better. However, if you need something smaller, the Arizer Air is an excellent alternative.
Basic Maintenance
Keeping the Solo II clean isn't the easiest task but it's far from difficult. There are definitely portables that are far more of a pain to clean. This is definitely one of the easiest we've come across thus far. All you do is pull the stem, drop it in isoproyl alcohol (ISO) and let it soak for a while then rinse it under warm water and let it dry. Take a cotton swab of sorts and gently dip it in some ISO and use it to clean the oven area. Make sure you run some temp cycles after to burn off any leftover residue and you're good to go. That's basic maintenance for you. Couldn't be easier.
Learn More
To learn more about the Arizer Solo II, check out our complete review on our website, which you can find here: https://vaporizershark.com/arizer-solo-2-review/
That link will take you directly to our complete Arizer Solo 2 vaporizer review on our website at VaporizerShark.com, which is where you'll find a much more in-depth analysis of the new Solo along with additional technical information, tips, and various insights. You'll also find more comparisons in which we compare it to its most formidable competitors to see how it fares – competitors which include the likes of the newest Pax vaporizer, the Pax 3, and the newest Storz & Bickel vaporizers, the Crafty and Mighty, and others. You definitely want to check it out if you still have questions about the Solo 2 or just want to learn more about it in general. And while you're there, you'll find additional vaporizer reviews as well as reviews of vaporizer accessories, not to mention our growing repository of vaping guides and vapor industry news updates. So in a general sense, if you just want to learn more about vaping and the products that compose the industry, head on over to our site and take a stroll through the world of vaporization with us as your guide.
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Genesis 2:7says; And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground (soil that contains scientific elements) and breathed into his nostril (biological body) the breath (the word breath means spirit or Ruach) of life; and man became a living being.
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Most of the time, when we go out for dinner, it will be a family dinner with Samuel and Jesse. Today, daddy dated mummy and brought mummy out for dinner.
11 years ago, 27th October 1997, daddy started dating mummy while they were in perth, university sweethearts. 11 years later, daddy wanted mummy to remember the first time we started.
Daddy pre-ordered some orange roses this morning and delivered it to mummy's office. Eventhough mummy was in a meeting, daddy have the flowers placed in mummy's office to surprise her.
In the evening when mummy came home, daddy already made reservations for dinner. We went to Charcoal BBQ and Grill. Daddy has already decided and pre-ordered our meals so when we arrived, dinner could be immediately served.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Dinner for Thoo
Most of the time, when we go out for dinner, it will be a family dinner with Samuel and Jesse. Today, daddy dated mummy and brought mummy out for dinner.
6 comments:
- MeRy said...
So romantic...
- October 28, 2008 at 12:14 AM
- renet13 said...
Congratulations Alicia & Alvin. MAy both of you have many more of these romantic n sweet moments together! Cheers!
- October 28, 2008 at 1:40 AM
- mybabybay said...
Wow, good for your hubby, as least he can remember the date of your first date. I don't think my hubby remembered.
I like the colored of the roses.
- October 28, 2008 at 10:57 PM
- kien theng said...
27th oct is sue lee's birthday and our wedding registration date as well. next year, please remember to get us some presents . thanks
- October 29, 2008 at 3:56 PM
- Health Freak Mommy said...
Oooooo... your hubby is just so lor man. So sweet of him :)
- October 29, 2008 at 7:56 PM
- slavemom said...
Alvin is so sweet!
- October 30, 2008 at 3:12 AM
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2014
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In the suburbs of Tokyo some time ago, there lived a clumsy boy about 10 years old. There appeared in front of him named Sewashi, Nobita's descendant of four generations later from the 22nd century, and Doraemon, a 22nd century cat-type caretaker robot who helps people with its secret gadgets. Sewashi claims that his family is suffering from the debts Nobita made even to his generation, so in order to change this disastrous future, he brought along Doraemon as Nobita's caretaker to bring happiness to his future, although Doraemon is not happy about this. And so Sewashi installed an accomplishment program into Doraemon forcing him to take care of Nobita. Unless he makes Nobita happy, Doraemon can no longer go back to the 22nd century. This is how the life of Doraemon and Nobita begins. Will Doraemon succeed this mission and return to the 22nd century?
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Today we're introducing a new series here on the blog, intended to spotlight some of the best & brightest talents in the wedding industry. We know there are so many elements that go into making your wedding day vision come to life – and so many vendors to choose from – so feel free to use this series as a "short list" to use while beginning your vendor search!
The first person we'll be introducing is Emily Hein, the stationery and calligraphy genius behind Anchor Point Paper Co. After meeting her at a craft festival last summer, we were finally able to work with Emily at the Big Fake Wedding in July 2015. We fell in love with her whimsical designs and shared appreciation of floral elements – she even created custom cards for our bridesmaid gift bracelets at the event! We had the chance to interview Emily recently for this piece, and we're thrilled to have her be our first featured vendor.
Q: Where are you from? Where do you live/work now?
A: I'm originally from Severna Park, Maryland and am still living there. I'm currently running my business out of my tiny home office, but am looking to move to a larger studio space in the next few months.
Q: When did you start Anchor Point Paper Co.?
A: I formed my LLC in 2014, but I like to think my company started long before that. I've been designing cards and invitations for my friends and family ever since I can remember!
Q: What inspires your designs?
A: I find myself constantly being inspired by new and different things! I'm drawn to many of the colors and objects found in nature (you can never have too many flowers!) I'm also a sucker for anything with beautiful typography! I like to incorporate both traditional elements and a little bit of whimsical flair into my work.
Q: What do you love most about the work you do?
A: I love that I can spend all day illustrating and designing paper goods. But I have to say the best part about my job is seeing the reactions of my clients after I show them their invitations proofs! I spend a lot of time getting to know my clients so that I can create a truly unique invitation suite that fits their personalities. When my clients say 'I love it!' or 'It's perfect!' it makes all of the hard work and long hours worth it!
Q: What is the most challenging aspect of the work you do?
A: I play a lot of different roles – between the designing, business management, financial planning, marketing and wholesale accounts – it can be hard to keep everything straight! I'm sure every creative business owner can agree that having to constantly switch from the left side to the right side of your brain can be a challenge!
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A: Being able to make the switch and work for myself full-time. I'm only 24, so I'm pretty proud to be a business owner! 🙂
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International Guild of Musicians in Dance Summer Retreat at American Dance Festival
June 28-July 3 2018
Durham, NC
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Bulova 1953 Betsy Ross
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Manufacture Year:1953
Movement Model:6BC
Movement Jewels:21
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Case Serial No.:1581319
Case shape:Stepped
Case Manufacturer:Bulova
Crystal Details:11 mm x 11 mm
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Markings on outside of case: Bulova, L3, 1581319
Markings on inside of case: Bulova, 10K Rolled Gold Plate Bezel, Stainless Back, New York
Markings on Movement: Bulova Watch Co, U.S.A., 6BC, 21 Jewels, L2.
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Posted July 30, 2014 - 4:18pm
I can't find an ad match. Those lugs- almost like an elegant starcase which Miss America (or Miss Universe) would come walking down- except for the 21 jewels in subject vs 17 in ads. If it were a couple years earlier, a screen star could walk down those stairs to receive an award.
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As you read this, someone is writing a movie review. While you sip on a hot coffee, someone has found an jeweller online who makes bizzarely funky stuff and has decided to showcase this designer on a site that is known for showcasing unusual things . So, why is everyone doing all this when they are not being paid a cent/penny/dime/paisa ?
From the article " Will Work for Praise: The Web's Free Labour Economy" :
It's dawn at a Los Angeles apartment overlooking the Hollywood Hills. Laura Sweet, an advertising creative director in her early 40s, sits at a computer and begins to surf the Net. She searches intently, unearthing such bizarre treasures for sale as necklaces for trees and tattoo-covered pigs. As usual, she posts them on a shopping site called ThisNext.com. Asked why in the world she spends so many hours each week working for free, she answers: "It's a labor of love."Read the entire article here
Traffic on ThisNext is soaring, with unique visits nearly tripling in a year, to 3.5 million monthly. What's in it for the volunteer workers? "They can build their brands," Gould says. "In their niches, they can become mini-Oprahs."
Beyond brand-hungry strivers, masses of free laborers continue to toil without ever seeing a payday, or even angling for one. Many find compensation in currencies that predate the market economy. These include winning praise from peers, earning an exalted place within a community, scoring thrills from winning, and finding satisfaction in helping others.
Bo Peabody, founder of Tripod, one of the earliest networking sites, and now a venture capitalist at Village Ventures in New York, points to a constant tension between free-labor entrepreneurs and their volunteer workers. Initially, users are "driven by a desire to express themselves," he says. "But there's a limit to how much they'll do for free." At some point, businesses have to figure out how to share their winnings with the volunteers. One of his portfolio companies, a software startup called Kluster, assembles people to brainstorm on everything from new inventions to corporate logos. Those with winning ideas claim a share of earnings if the project ever makes money. Devising ways to reward free workers "is a very difficult jump," Peabody says. "This is a theme running through our entire portfolio."
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Today, on Halloween, I experienced a first. Although I've voted in every Presidential election (and some of the state ones in between) since I turned 18, I have never physically gone and voted. Today I waited in line for approximately an hour to vote early. I can't wait until next Tuesday so see who our next President will be.
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The Summer Random Square Survey (SRSS) was established in 1991 to provide details on the birds that breed within the BOS survey area. Like the WRSS, this survey was established because this information was not beeing captured by our monthly recording system.
Each year 1km squares are chosen at random from each for the 12 100km squares, skipping squares that have already been surveyed. Observers are asked to make at least 3 site visits, 1 month apart, starting from late April. Participants record the activity of each bird seen, with the focus on evidence of potential breeding, along with the number of pairs observed. At the end of the survey observers are asked to estimate the total number of breeding pairs for each species. The estimate is reviewed and adjusted by the bird recorder to take account of the type of breeding evidence recorded, with emphasis given to direct breeding evidence.
The analysis method follows that of the WRSS. The first 3 years of results were averaged to produce a normalised index with a value of 100. For each subsequent year, a 3-year index value relative to this base figure is calculated. This provides a long term trend which shows the breeding trend status of common species across the BOS.
To date 375 squares have been surveyed, over 30% of the BOS.
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Friday, February 12, 2016
TYLER – The UT Tyler tennis teams swept a pair of matches against Texas A&M-Texarkana on Friday with the women earning a 9-0 win and the men taking an 8-1 victory at the Summers Tennis Center.
Tori Musngi earned a pair of wins over TAMU-Texarkana, starting with a 6-4, 6-1 first singles victory and then teaming up with Mary Alice Blacketer for an 8-1 first doubles win. Blacketer, who was named the ASC Player of the Week on Wednesday, did not play singles against TAMUT. Lauren Kuhn would take a 6-1, 6-1 second singles win, while freshman Alexandra McKissick claimed a 6-1, 6-2 third singles win and Savannah Seely, Nancy Perez and Shelby Hart each added to the UT Tyler win total in singles. McKissick and Nicole Musngi would add an 8-1 in win second doubles and Kuhn and Huskey had another 8-1 win.
On the men's side, Jose McIntyre registered a 6-0, 6-1 first singles win, while Frankie Fischer earned a 6-2, 6-2 second singles win and did not play doubles with his teammate Arthur Fagundes. Pablo Gomez and Joey Fischer claimed an 8-3 second doubles victory, while Cameron McCarthy, Alex Free, Jacob Van Der Schans and Jake Cunningham had singles victories for the Patriots.
UT Tyler will return to action next Saturday with a pair of matches against Austin College and Southwestern at the Summers Tennis Center.
@patriotstennis is in action right now at the Summers Tennis Center. Photos by: @LangWhitePhoto pic.twitter.com/0ASO4ok0wN— UT Tyler Patriots (@uttylerpatriots) February 12, 2016


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Don't be afraid; You have a choice you can make, you can look back on your life with regrets for what it was and what it was not, or, you can look at who you are today and be thankful for that which made you, for those people and things that allowed you to grow. By choosing gratitude you allow yourself to be free from regrets, and even alleviate some of the pain. When you acknowledge that life is a growth process that never ends you can quit being so hard on yourself and so afraid of making mistakes or misjudgments. Mignon McLaughlin said it so well:
What you are today is the price you paid for what you used to want.
– Mignon McLaughlin
If you find yourself filled with regrets, take time and ask yourself what you would choose to be different in your life? If your life is happy and you're good with where you're at there's no reason to hold onto regrets. If there are things you'd like to be different, things you find dissatisfying, then focus on those things and develop goals that will help you to achieve your hearts desire. And, in all of this remember that you cannot (and have never been able to) control anyone else's actions only your own, and then move forward to achieve your goals. If you find yourself imagining blockers to change, accept that this is your fears talking, moving past those may be uncomfortable – isn't a bit of discomfort worth removing the weights of regret?
Your goals don't have to be big to be "important" they can be very simple. What really matters is your happiness and the satisfaction you find in your life – living a fulfilling life – that's what it's really all about. Sometimes when you're making change it's easiest to start small, to develop the practice of making different choices and to start questioning how you've always done something. Eventually you'll find it easier, and less intimidating, to strive towards bigger and better things. You'll learn to let go of fear as you begin to feel the balance shift.
If you find yourself focusing often on regrets, try turning those looks back at the past to more positive memories like your daydreams long gone. If you can focus on what you hoped to have in your life, what you imagined life would be, your passions, or how you thought you'd spend your time, that can help you to plan your path into the future. One thing is fairly certain, unless you try, nothing will change. And, you really can own the fact that the path you're on right now is not the only one open to you.
No one should choose to settle for regrets.
When I originally wrote this post in September of 1997, I was talking about myself, my life, and my life choices. Little did I know the gritty details of the journey I was on or how drastically my life would change in the 20 years since. Even while being aware of my actions and the impact each might potentially have on my life I didn't understand that I was holding back because of fear. I didn't believe in myself and I was creating regrets because of fears and "shoulds" that I was buying into. I ended up spending years struggling with my sexuality, years of denying myself experiences because I wasn't the right weight, and years missing out because "I didn't have a partner to share experiences it with".
I had life-changing knowledge and I couldn't accept it fully until I was really ready. I can tell you that once I was ready the regrets I'd created slipped away, once I understood what I had been unable to see about myself the things I was struggling with were no longer important. Perhaps there's another lesson in that?
In March of 2017, I found this really lovely TED Talk by Mel Robbins discussing how to live your life without creating regrets in the form of "I wish…". I hope you enjoy it.


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Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, 9 PM
NPR News has produced a new hour-long special called, "College Choice: The Value of It All," hosted by All Things Considered's Robert Siegel. Robert spent more than a year checking in periodically with nine college seniors, talking with them about their choice of school and how things turned out. The special follows the arc of these visits, capturing the highlights of this ATC reporting project from beginning to end.


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Is Your Privately Owned Business in Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?
By: Alisa N. Carr, Esq.
In the past six months, a Pittsburgh based law firm has filed in excess of 50 class action lawsuits in federal court asserting common violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") by banks, retail stores, shopping malls and grocery stores. If you operate a privately owned business in the United States that is open to the public and qualifies as a "public accommodation" under the definition of the ADA, your business could be exposed to costly litigation if your property is not in compliance with the applicable ADA standards.
The ADA requires all public accommodations, such as stores, hotels, banks, restaurants, doctors' offices, day care centers, private educational facilities and theaters, to maintain (in operable working condition) facilities and equipment that are required to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. A public accommodation is required to reasonably modify its policies, practices or procedures, if necessary, to avoid discrimination.
Discrimination under the ADA includes the failure to remove physical "architectural barriers" in existing facilities where such removal is "readily achievable." Typical architectural barrier litigation concerns the amount, width and marking of handicap parking; the slope of parking lots; entrances; the existence and design of curb cuts; the height of check-out counters; accessibility to dressing rooms and washrooms; and sufficient clearance between merchandise racks. Removal of an architectural barrier is readily achievable if it is "easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense." What is readily achievable is determined on a case-by-case basis in light of the resources available. The obligation to remove barriers, when achievable, is a continuing one which may change as a business grows or circumstances change. Whether a facility meets the "readily accessible" requirement is defined, in part, by the ADA Accessibility Guidelines ("ADAAG"). Compiled by the Department of Justice and incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations, the latest version of the ADAAG (2010) became mandatory on March 15, 2012 and establishes the technical standards required for "full and equal enjoyment" of a public accommodation.
To prevail on a discrimination claim under Title III, a plaintiff must prove that:
(1) He/she is disabled within the meaning of the ADA;
(2) The defendant is a private entity that owns, leases, or operates a place of public accommodation; and
(3) The plaintiff was denied public accommodations by the defendant because of his/her disability.
Liability is imposed upon any person who owns, leases (or leases to) or operates a place of public accommodation that discriminated against an individual on the basis of a disability. To impose liability, the barrier does not need to completely preclude the plaintiff from entering or using the facility; it need only interfere with the plaintiff's full and equal enjoyment of the facility. While a private plaintiff may only seek injunctive relief in the form of remediation and reasonable attorneys' fees, these damages can be very costly.
The attorneys at Leech Tishman have broad experience with ADA litigation defense, construction practices and property management. In addition, our attorneys counsel owners of public accommodations, including, property developers, shopping mall owners, national retailers, business owners and financial institutions, on best practices to avoid ADA Title III litigation including a review of applicable standards and the ADA's safe harbor provisions.
Alisa N. Carr is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. She can be reached at 412.261.1600 or email@example.com. Please feel free to contact Alisa with any questions regarding how Title III of the ADA may impact your business.
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Why "Covenant Eyes Photography"?
Today I was asked, "why is your company called 'Covenant Eyes Photography"? I wondered when someone would ask! I think it is evident by the "ABOUT" section of my web page that I am a man who believes that the Lord and Creator of this world is my Hero and the one that I follow to eternity. He is my all and all.
If we look at the dictionary definition it means things like; promise, contract, agreement and pledge. Then if we continue with that thread of reflection I have made a "pledge" with my eyes. That pledge is to photograph only things that edify people positively and will not in any way detract from my faith and our God. So with that in mind look at Job 31:1, "I Have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin? (NASB)." This means not to lust for woman. But, we can lust for many things and I do not want to cause anyone to fall from grace because of my images. I have had my faults with lust for ungodly things as everyone has. I can't promise to not be tempted again, but I can promise not to cause temptation for someone else....That is what "Covenant Eyes Photography" stands for.....PJ Keenon
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Hello and welcome to Bathing Bunnies. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Bathing Bunnies designs and manufactures luxurious towelling gifts for babies and children.
Bathing Bunnies was set up by Reigate entrepreneur, Angela Taylor, in response to a very real problem – what to buy friends and family to celebrate the arrival of their beautiful baby boys and girls?
Angela explains: "When a friend invited me to her Baby Shower, I wanted to buy her a really special gift – something original but also practical; something that would last but that wouldn't cost a fortune. I spent a lot of time scouring the Internet but, search as I might, I just couldn't find the perfect gift. So I started to plan and design my own range of baby gifts instead!"
Having worked for over 15 years with European and US multinational companies, sourcing and developing high-quality towelling products, Angela decided to design a brand new range of luxurious towelling products just for babies – and so Bathing Bunnies was born!
The response has been overwhelming and, since those early days, the Bathing Bunnies range has expanded to include baby and toddler towels, bathrobes, bibs and bath mitts. All of our products feature a collection of lovingly designed super-cute animal characters, beautifully hand-finished and presented ready to gift. By using superior quality heavy weight 100% cotton terry towelling, our silky soft towels retain their plush snuggle wash after wash.
For baby showers, first birthdays, christenings and Christmas, Bathing Bunnies towels, robes and gift sets are the impressive gifts you will be proud to give and delighted to receive!
We'd love to hear what you think of our products. You can contact us via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
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Heres a proposal that I thought about that would be fair for all, and could include people that actively participated in TWD Cup and could allow people that want to help the game continue to play, but were on squads that didnt qualify as before most leagues, squads that dont qualify can join other teams. Typically there is a qualification, season, and playoffs. We have a qualification/season in one, so rules should be adjusted as such.
So, the lock was to keep people from squad hopping and stacking last minute to make it fair, blah blah, we all agree to this. That being said, why not allow the people who actively participated and did not hop and made twd better to still participate? This is the first time trying the TWD Cup thing, so it is evolving, so adding things wouldnt be out of the question, especially in the shape tw is in. If all the following players were on one team, I could see an issue, but these players spread across 10 squads (some 2 leagues) would not change a team from last to first.
I propose allowing a draft before the Cup, for players who were on a squad 10 days before the lock on an active participating squad who played more than 10 games in that particular league. From this a made a small list of players .
Envy and Psyiagon had more than 10 games, but envy did not qualify for twdd and did for jd, so we exclude them from this. So essentially allow the following players from psyiagon to be drafted before TWD Cup, as well as allowing people from Pure Luck to be drafted, as these were the only two active (10+ games) who didnt get in.
tiger the crab
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Pure Luck
As you can see, Psyiagon has some players, but does not really have any that would completely disrupt the flow or outcome of twdd. No offense meant. Pure Luck however could throw a wrench into TWJD if grouped up, but I think evenly spreading them across teams ranked worst to best (skill wise) not rank wise, because we all know who is better, could be even.
I assigned points based on ranking in the league and combined them across two, to get a fair draft order.
Squad TWDD TWJD Total Equinox 3 3 Sulake 1 2 3 Paladen 2 1 3 Envy 5 5 Ill 4 4 8 Potenza 5 3 8
Draft Order Snaked like TWDT
Work done for you. Youre welcome. Please take the time to logically think about the reasoning and the ending result and I think you would come to the same conclusion.


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Develop Emotional Intelligence With Social Awareness
Researchers found that people with higher emotional intelligence (EQ) outperformed people with higher IQs in 70% of tested cases. It therefore became important for people to develop EQ, and especially social awareness, to succeed in a competitive working environment.
Emotional intelligence is the process of gathering the basic skills needed to consistently achieve positive results with effective management of social complexities and behavioral traits. While personal competence focuses on self-management and self-awareness skills, social competence is the process of developing skills to manage relationships and increase awareness.
Visualizing The Bigger Picture
Simply put, if individuals can gauge emotions of people around them, they see the bigger picture. Social awareness and relationship management combine to create an emotionally intelligent individual with a high level of social competence. Definite skill sets must be mastered to be socially aware of happenings directly or indirectly affecting self and others.
Develop Understanding: Empathy was not understood for a long time in the workplace. Managers and organizations had no time to deal with employee feelings. However, businesses today have realized effective leadership can create a smooth working environment with high levels of productivity simply by understanding the feelings of other people.
The emotional status of a colleague or subordinate becomes the center of attention in the workplace. Decisions are made considering these feelings and thoughts. They invariably benefit the entire group but may have addressed feelings of a single participant. The net result is higher productivity based on increased involvement by the entire group.
Develop The Caring Attitude: Youngsters in some instances find it difficult to slow down and think of others first. For example, students focused on graduating from prestigious organizations do not find time to interact with others. By missing out on being at the same emotional level as other students, they fail to gain their trust. Such individuals are labelled as uncaring. By caring for other people's values and needs, you seek and gain their approval.
How To Develop Social Awareness
- Be aware of the diversity existing in the workplace and throughout society. Individual differences must be considered and uniqueness appreciated. Communication is the most effective tool to understand diversity. For example, leaders can communicate with subordinates across an organization to better understand a group's present state of mind.
- Develop a habit of indulging in social awareness. The process helps build emotional intelligence one step at a time. Building blocks are solidly in place, and the individual can recognize self-improvement continuously. The human mind synchronizes with feelings and increases awareness of what's happening within the organization.
- Pay attention to what others say. While communicating with an individual, a simple change in facial expression may demonstrate a high level of attention being paid to what the person is trying to say. Listen with attention, participate with questions related to the person's emotional state, and present body language that satisfies the emotional state.
- Pick up emotional cues to feel more comfortable in a social environment. The positive effect is a higher understanding of power within the group and being able to find a place acceptable to all.
Benefits Of Increasing Social Awareness
Improved Health: A socially-aware individual is able to withstand stress and is less susceptible to mood swings and depression.
Improved Relationships: The world around us begins to have new meaning. People are friendlier, and you are able to interact more easily with people. An increase in EQ is demonstrated by you being able to understand how others feel and being able to establish stronger relationships with people.
Better Performance: Performers are recognized and rewarded in the workplace. Emotionally intelligent individuals with social awareness naturally attract the best job prospects and have much higher success rates as compared to people with just higher IQ levels.


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Passion. Courage. Character. The Linnet struggles to express herself through knitting, with occasional excursions into chasing rare species. And considerable blather.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Yesterday, when I was at WEBS for their big sale, I perused their marked-down knitting yarns, of course, but found nothing of interest. Not because there was nothing worth knitting, mind you, there were plenty of lovely, inexpensive, good-quality merinos, for example, but because my single-track mind seems to have moved onto weaving. Thus, all I wanted, all I came home with, was weaving yarn - 21 cones of yarn, to be precise. See?
That's a lot of yarn. I'm going to dig out the rest of my weaving-appropriate yarn this week and stock these shelves with it - the shelves, conveniently, are right next to my big loom. That would be the big loom I've still not managed to warp successfully.
So, one of my habits that is a bit much is how I get so single-minded about something to the exclusion of everything else, and how I combine that with pursuing the easiest part of being obsessed with something new - such as buying weaving yarn and weaving books, not to mention a big loom - while avoiding the harder parts - such as learning to warp the big loom.
I know I'll push myself past the difficulties of warping the big loom (and I have lots of experienced-weaver friends who can come help if I need them), but it's pointing out to me how I get to a certain, fairly decent level of knowledge for any pursuit I take up, but I never, or rarely at least, get really, really good at something. I learn about 80% of what there is to know, and then I get distracted by something else. So, for example, I'm a pretty good knitter - I can cable and knit lace and Fair Isle and intarsia, sweaters and hats and gloves and socks, I've even steeked, back in the days before knit-blogging - but my interest in knitting is flagging a bit. I'm still knitting (I may have knit for six babies this year, but my parents' Christmas afghan? maybe by next Christmas, I think; my hands need a rest), but evidently I'm not going to turn into an incredible knitting designer. Of course, does the world really need yet another lace shawl or cabled sock or Fair Isle vest pattern? Probably not, come to think of it. (I still can't figure out how to use Ravelry efficiently for finding patterns, by the way.)
It's funny, this getting older stuff, it nibbles at me, with the dread of not having the time to do or be what I want, whenever I can figure out what it is I want to do or be when I grow up. I love the thrill of being obsessed, but sometimes I'd like a little balance in my life. To get some exercise now and then. To cook and eat good food. To push myself past that initial plateau of good-enough knitting/spinning/weaving/dragonfly-chasing/whatever, and get to that very hard work of creating out of my own being.
An exhausting thought, and yet I come around to it again and again over the years. Hmm.
In the meantime, here are a few photos of the second strip of the heathered-wool blanket I promised you. I've got the third strip - a dark one again - already warped on the rigid heddle loom and the first color of weft already woven. It'll be really interesting to see how this all turns out - I have some control of parts of this process (choosing the yarns, setting up the overall dark-light stripe pattern, etc.), but much of it is up to chance (how each strip will look next to its final neighbors), and that keeps me fascinated. It's a path of discovery I'm weaving myself here.
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- Batty said...
We all have our foibles, and in the light of clear, rational thought, they don't really make sense. Don't be hard on yourself, you're not the only one with that sort of habit.
Want to know what mine is? When something isn't working out, I pick the next harder thing and do that instead so I can chicken out without feeling like I chickened out. If you're abandoning something for something even harder, it's not the same as failing, right?
Ahem. Yeah. So... that glossing over difficult bits to obsess over something habit isn't all that bad. It's just one of the things that makes you special and lovable.
- December 27, 2007
- Stefaneener said...
Yep. Story of my life. In my (ahem) second abandoned doctoral degree, I worked with a woman who talked about the "perils of multipotentiality" which was a fancy way of saying that smart people get distracted easily and don't dig in and finish stuff, because the first, say, 80% is so easy and they don't do well with the final 20%.
Ask me if my bees have gotten anything but cursory attention this year. . . A friend of mine once laughed when I told her I feared being a dilettante for the rest of my life.
Anyhow, I feel your pain. Spinning took away my knitting but I'm easing back into it, and I'm very impressed that you've noted your tendency and have some idea of confronting the parts that bother you.
- January 01, 2008
- Laurie said...
You could have been speaking my mind with the getting older, and wondering about time nibbles. YES. I don't know what the answer is...there is just too much to explore with too little time.
- January 04, 2008


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I already own fairly large fish tank – the Juwel Vision 180, although the black wood version looks much cooler. Bought a number of years ago, and still going strong. The only trouble is it is quite hard to keep clean, and can take a couple of hours every 3 weeks to do properly.
My daughter was getting interested in looking after some fish too, so I looked into getting her a starter tank so she could take some responsibility for them. I figured if I just put the fish in my tank, then they would soon be forgotten. But if they were in her tank, then she might spend some time feeding, cleaning and helping to change the water.
When I was young, I always won a goldfish from the local fair, would have it for a week, and then find it was dead. It was a traumatic experience as a young child to be flushing your dead fish down the loo, but that's life I guess.
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It takes me a couple of minutes to take it all in; slowly I being to wonder how an ordinary Joe like me was able to make it to this dream destination? I'm barely 2 years into my first job, my wife and I have managed to pay off our six figure student loans, we've just bought our first home, and we've managed to save enough money to go on this vacation without it adversely affecting our budget.
I want to let you in on a little secret. Listen closely. I'm not special! There is nothing extraordinary about me. Simply put, I was able to follow a game plan that is available to every one of you, with gazelle-like intensity. If you didn't get that last part, I highly recommend picking up Dave Ramsey's, Total Money Makeover. I think it has some good advice in there that can change your outlook on finances.
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Learn Self-Control
This was honestly one of the hardest things for me to do when it came to money. The first paycheck that comes in is most likely already spent before it's deposited into your account. Self-control or the mental aspect of money is the biggest factor in walking down the road to financial freedom. One of the hardest things anyone has to learn is how to implement delayed gratification and suppress instant satisfaction. Instant satisfaction is ingrained into our psyche from the time we are born. It takes a lot of work to overcome this barrier. Self-control is not only a good financial skill to have, but will also make all other aspects of your life more manageable; it's a good life skill. Once you have mastered self-control, managing your financial life will be a breeze.
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Do you ever wonder why credit card companies send you multiple invitations in the mail? The easy answer: they want you to sign up for their product. Do the credit card companies care about you? The easy answer: no! Credit card companies are willing to pay the printing fees and mailing fees to send propaganda to potential customers because they know that if they catch you in a moment of weakness, they can net several thousand dollars in profit, easily compensating them for their advertisement expenses.
You will get financial advice from dozens of people in your lifetime. Don't trust them, even if they are family. Open up Google, go to your local library or bookstore and scour articles and books about how to manage money. Invest in yourself. You will never regret that. As a doctor of physical therapy, my goal is to make my patient's as independent as possible by giving them the tools they need to succeed. The less they need me, the better I'm doing my job.
Don't trust other people with your money. Educate yourself on how to automate your finances, how to grow your nest egg, how to minimize expenses, how to live beneath your means; then you will be far along the road to financial independence.
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Creating a budget is essential to long-term success with your finances. Fortune 500 companies spend their money by carefully allocating a specific amount to their various branches. You need to start treating yourself like a Fortune 500 company. You need to tell your money where it needs to go and how much you need to spend for that category. Once you do this, you can see where you aimlessly spend money and work on reining that back in. You'd be surprised how much money you can save by simply creating a budget.
Start an Emergency Fund
In his book, The Total Money Makeover, Dave Ramsey suggests creating an emergency fund of $1000. This was one of his recommendations that I personally did not agree with. My wife and I decided that if we only had $1000 in an emergency fund, we would put ourselves at an unnecessary risk. So we decided to put in a little bit more.
Regardless of what amount you come to, this needs to be your number one priority. Only after creating an emergency fund can you then attack your other financial goals. How much you need to put in it will be something that you will have to calculate. Pay yourself first. This is probably the most recited phrase in personal finance. Setting this money aside is ultimately for your benefit.
It is very important that you make this emergency fund as liquid as possible. It needs to be readily accessible in case something unforeseen happens. Research banks, credit unions, and online savings accounts for the best interest rate available. Make sure that you are not paying any fees for your account either because if you are then your bank, credit union, or online savings account is pulling a fast one on you.
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Most Americans neglect saving for retirement. Don't be like most Americans. If you are in your twenties, then you need to start today. Because of the way compound interest works, the sooner you start saving, the less principal money you will have to deposit into your retirement accounts and still reach your goal. Many people are confused with how to save for retirement. So let me give you a quick rundown of your options.
My first recommendation is to save 15% of your gross income. So if you earn $100,000 before taxes, you should be saving $15,000 each year for retirement and allocate it accordingly across your various investment accounts.
Start with an employer-sponsored 401k. If your employer offers a match, then contribute just enough money to receive your match. The beauty of the employer-sponsored retirement accounts is that the amount that you decide to contribute comes out of your pre-tax money, therefore it lowers the amount of money that you can be taxed on. You decide when your contributions get deposited into your account so you can front-load your contributions during the year, back-load it, or just distribute it evenly. Do whatever works for your situation. If your company does not offer you a match, then I recommend contributing straight to the Roth IRA first.
Next move on to a Roth IRA (single filers start phase out at $117,000 and are ineligible at $132,000 in 2016; married filers start phase out at $184,000 and are ineligible at $194,000). The beauty of the Roth IRA is that you contribute money into the account after you've already paid Uncle Sam. So any interest that you earn on the money you deposit is yours to keep, you don't have to pay any taxes on it again.
Lastly, after you've done both of these options, I would then go back and contribute any remaining money back into the 401k.
The truth is that your individual goals are going to reflect heavily on how much money you allocate and where you decide to allocate your money. There are several different investment vehicles each with their pros and cons. You need to sit down and study each option to find out what is best for your situation.
I refused to pay an investment advisor to manage my portfolio because I wanted to be in charge of where my money was going. But if you think that route would work best for you, then I highly recommend finding a fee-only advisor instead of a commission-based one. There are also several robo-advisor websites that you can utilize to aid you on your saving journey.
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You should also understand how to properly fill out a W-4 form and claim the appropriate number of dependents for your situation so you don't end up like I did and get stuck with an enormous tax bill. Learn from my mistakes! I don't believe in giving Uncle Sam a free loan throughout the year and then getting that money back at the end of the year as a huge refund. I'd rather have that money parked in the appropriate account earning interest for me. You can fill out multiple W-4 forms throughout the year, so play around with it until you have figured out the right amount.
I would rather pay a couple hundred dollars during tax season than receive a huge refund because then I know that throughout the past year my money was building interest in my own accounts rather than receiving it interest-free from Uncle Sam.
Insure Your Health & Wealth
You are the MVP for your life and/or family. You need to take precautions to ensure that even if you have an accident, it will not adversely affect your family. Get medically insured. It will give you peace of mind and protect you from paying enormous amounts of money should the unexpected occur. If you have the opportunity to enroll in a high deductible health insurance account, then I highly recommend that.
My wife and I don't visit the physician frequently at this point in our lives so we figured, we should not throw money away monthly for traditional health insurance premiums; money that we will never get back if we don't use it. So instead we enrolled in a health savings account which our employer offered. HSA's are incredible tools; they offer you triple tax savings. First, the contributions are made pre-tax so they will drop your total taxable income. Second, you can invest your contributions and your earnings are tax-free. Finally, they can be withdrawn tax-free for qualified medical expenses. No other account that I'm aware of offers you these kinds of benefits.
You work hard for your money so don't put it at risk. If you rent, consider renter's insurance to protect you from theft or other mishaps. Disability insurance is another big protection that you can provide yourself and your family. Your ability to earn money is a valuable asset to you and if something unforeseen occurs, disability insurance gives you the benefit of knowing that you can still get a steady paycheck if you are unable to work for an extended time due to an injury or illness.
The small decisions you make today can end up saving you thousands of dollars in the future. Being in charge of your psychology, not being influenced by the world around you, creating a lifestyle that doesn't exceed your income, are all real viable options that can lead you down the road to financial independence. I don't want to have to work for the rest of my life.
The small choices I make today will lead me down that road one choice at a time. It's as simple as that. You don't need fancy degrees to control your money. Once you understand how money works, you too can start down the road to financial freedom. There is a saying that Dave Ramsey has, "Live like no one else, so later I can live like no one else!"
I think I've sat out in the sun long enough. My skin is feeling warm. My wife just jumped off the deck into the Pacific to go snorkeling, I think I'll join her!
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After Burgos, we visited Logroño (La Rioja). I've always wanted to go to La Rioja…I don't know, maybe because of the wine? 😀 Logroño is a very small city so I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought I was going to get there and entertain myself with vineyards and wine-drinking because there didn't seem much to do. Luckily, in Spain there's always something to do—and this small city was better than what I had expected.
It is a fun little place up there in the north of Spain!
We took a two-hour bus ride from Burgos and it wasn't too bad. On our way, Chris watched movies on his laptop while I took pictures of the landscapes. What I saw: beautiful mountains, big country houses, and lots of vineyards. I mean lots. It's almost all there was. I wouldn't mind staying in Wine Land a little longer, but it's not just about the wine.
Like every region in Spain, Logroño has an interesting history. It was at one point settled by the Romans. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela passes through this city. It is now the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja. The economy of La Rioja depends mainly on wine, so no wonder the city of Logroño is literally covered with and surrounded by wine and vineyards. Wonderful, delicious, good-quality, inexpensive wine. Ahh…can we say heaven?
Perhaps one of the things I'll definitely remember about this place is that Logroño's gastronomy is bombastic. They have some of the most delicious pinchos (skewers) and tapas I've ever had in Spain. (And they tell me that it gets better as you go further north to Bilbao and Santander. I can't wait!) There is a strip of bars and restaurants on a popular street called Calle del Laurel. We even favored a couple of bars on that street. So the first night that's all we did; just visited a bunch of bars and tried the big selection of Rioja wines and raciones (half portions) of food.
The next day we walked around and took a taxi to Bodegas Ontañon (a winery and wine museum). Sadly, I didn't call beforehand and we got there at 1:00pm (just after a tour had ended) and the next tour wasn't until 2:00pm and our bus to Madrid was scheduled to depart at 4:00pm. AND that just totally reminded me to tell the story of how we completed our own continual "amazing race" in Logroño.
Chris and I decided to grab some pinchos on Calle del Laurel. We went in this bar where, I guess, the owner/cook was Italian. They didn't have the greatest selection of wine because, as the girl explained, it's quick eating and people aren't looking for good wine there. But the pinchos looked — and tasted — really good, it wasn't crowded and so we stayed. I heard the guy say something in italiano with italiano accent, so I told Chris the guy was Italian. Since Chris is very proud of his Italian heritage (and I saw this coming) he thanked the guy with a "grazie" rather than "gracias" when he handed him the pincho.
Well, next thing we know the Italian guy got overly excited about finally "qualquno che parla la lingua" (finally somebody who can speak Italian) at his bar. The two men exchanged a few words—in SpanItalEnglish. ha ha! The guy sang some happy songs while he cooked…he sounded very excited. He gave us roasted pig nose on the house (yay or nay?) and entertained us so much that when I looked at the time we were suddenly late. We literally ran to our hotel to get the bags.
I called a cab on the run so that it would be at the hotel by the time we got there. Well, it wasn't and we waited outside for five minutes. It was now 3:50pm and the taxi wasn't there. I called back and the operator said she couldn't locate an available taxi driver. I was freaking out. Our best bet now was to run to the station. I went inside and asked the front desk lady how many minutes away la estación was. Before I go on, I have to say that this was the first time we were not aware of our surroundings and how far or near everything was. "It's right behind the hotel," said the front desk lady. HAHA! Someone shoot me…
3:55pm, we are running with luggage in hand—and it's pouring out—like we were chasing the last bus of the night (it kind of was). Right around the corner. The Logroño bus station was right around the corner from hotel Ciudad de Logroño and we went through all we went through? Unbelievable.
You see, we couldn't miss this 3-hour, 45-minute ride to Madrid because we had to watch the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona soccer game (obviously not my idea) in Madrid at Si Señor, a Mexican bar. When these two teams face each other, the anticipation is high and people are tense—and intense— and we both sort of wanted to experience it all. I didn't care about the game, but I thought it was unfortunate that Barcelona lost 2-1. Oh well, it ended up being a crazy and fun night.
It was a very eventful, physically tiring and fun weekend, from which we're still recovering. If I'm going to die because of exhaustion, I'd like it to end this way then! 🙂
This very past weekend we went back to Alicante. Pictures to come…
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- Ancient cellars of Rioja (winebookclub.org)


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