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About the Zoning Committee
- Regularly receive, review with each applicant, and make recommendations to the Commission on all applications for rezoning, variances, graphics and other zoning adjustment appeals, and special permits located wholly or partially in the area; and,
- Review, monitor, and approve all requests for demolitions. The decision of this committee on all such requests is not final until and must be reported to the Commission at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Upon a motion by any commissioner, requests may be reconsidered by the entire Commission and approved by majority vote.
Members – Commission Year 2017
- Craig Bouska
- Jacon Dretzka
- Seth Golding
- Pasquale Grado
- Susan Keeny, Chair
- Rory Krupp
- Aaron Marshall
- Brian Williams
- Tom Wildman
- July 9, 2018 zoning committee meeting notes
- revised Aug. Zoning Committee Agenda
- Aug. 6, 2018 zoning committee agenda
- June 9, 2018 Zoning Committee Meeting Notes
- July 9, 2018 Zoning Committee Agenda
- July Committee Schedule changes
- June 4, 2018 zoning committee meeting notes
- revised June 4, 2018 Zoning Agenda
- June 4, 2018 Zoning Committee Agenda
- May 7, 2018 Zoning Committee Agenda
Zoning Committee Meetings
The Zoning Committee meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Location is posted on the Agenda. When not meeting on-site at the addresses that are the subject of application, the Zoning Committee meets at the Neighborhood Pride Center, 248 E. 11th Ave.
Please be advised that application deadlines are one week prior to the Zoning Meeting. Consult the posted schedule for specific dates. Cases received after the deadline will be considered at the following month's meeting.


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Actor Casey Affleck once had his identity stolen by a man who liked to dress in drag.
The Gone Baby Gone star's information was lifted via the Internet by an experienced hacker, but he was more surprised to learn how the cyber criminal was dressed when he was eventually caught by authorities.
"They get your information somehow off the good old Internet and it turned out it was somebody who had been doing this to a lot of people and had stolen a lot of money," he told late night host James Corden on Thursday (25Feb16). "They found this guy on the roof of some building dressed as a woman. That's how he was arrested, which made me think like, 'While he was being me, was he dressed as a woman?' Because why would he (be dressed like that)?"
However, the star took the crime in his stride, joking, "That was a tragedy for that person, I was like, 'Take it'."
Casey recently got the chance to experience life as a member of authority as research for his role as a police officer in crime drama Triple 9, but joining cops on duty made the 40-year-old realize just how stressful and tense the job can be.
"It was scary," he told talk show presenter Stephen Colbert earlier this week (begs22Feb16). "They can go from eight hours of tedium to suddenly going to a very stressful, scary situation, so there's these big spikes of adrenaline, so it's hard to go home at night, I think, for these guys, and it was for me, and I didn't do anything but a couple of traffic stops, but I couldn't sleep at night thinking about those tickets I was giving out!"

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MUMBAI: After the incident of rats biting patients came to light, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now issued showcause notices to the housekeeping agencies, which look after the cleanliness works in all civic-run hospitals. The civic authority is likely to initiate stern action against agencies which failed to maintain the hospital premises due to which animals like rats, cats and even dogs entered the hospitals. Assistant Municipal Commissioner (AMC) Idzes Kundan informed that despite appointing nine agencies for up-keep the hospitals, it is seen that the premises of hospitals are not at all clean."We will be removing all the agencies and work will be given to one agency that will be looking after cleanliness and maintenance the hospitals," said Kundan.


text: Tom is a fully qualified member of the British Acupuncture Council, and practices acupuncture and tuina massage in Bristol. He runs private practices from Vivo Sports Club, and the Natural Health Clinic. Tom also works as an associate acupuncturist at Penny Brohn Cancer Care's Treatment Support Clinic. Tom began his training in Chinese medicine in 2004, embarking on a 3 year full-time degree course at the University of Westminster. During his training, he treated the public in the University of Westminster Polyclinic, and the NHS Gateway clinic in Clapham. He now enjoys treating a wide variety of patients and conditions, and regularly attends advanced training courses.


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Brian and Jennifer's story
Growing up, Brian's family was always protected with life insurance.
"That's just what you did," says Brian, a Modern Woodmen member from Gadsden, Alabama. "You made sure your family was taken care of."
Grown up
When Brian and his wife, Jennifer, had their daughter, Stella, Brian wanted to give his own family the peace of mind he had growing up.
"We had relocated back home from Atlanta and were settling down," he says. "We bought a house, and we had a kid. We wanted to make sure we were protected."
Jennifer wasn't raised with Brian's same appreciation for life insurance. As a new parent, however, she quickly recognized the value.
"We kind of flew by the seat of our pants," Jennifer says of her childhood. "Life insurance seemed very complicated and a little scary to me at first. But if something happened to Brian or me, we wanted to make sure the other could pay for the house and have some money to recover. It just made sense."
My parents bought life insurance for me when I was about 1 day old. It's something I wanted to provide for my daughter too.
Permanent protection
Brian shopped around but didn't like what other life insurance organizations had to offer. Then he talked with a high school classmate, Morgan Lavender, a Modern Woodmen financial representative from Hokes Bluff. She helped customize a plan to meet the Boozers' needs and budget.
"A big thing was we didn't want to pay for the coverage forever," Jennifer says. "We wanted to be done paying for it by the time Brian retires."
"And we wanted permanent coverage," Brian adds.
Brian, Jennifer and Stella each have whole life insurance. With permanent protection, they'll avoid the rising costs of (or potentially becoming ineligible for) term life insurance later in life.
"My parents bought life insurance for me when I was about 1 day old," Brian says. "I always thought that was wise of them, and it's something I wanted to provide for my daughter too."
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"Reducing the concentration of disadvantage is crucial… it is virtually impossible for any teacher and any school, no matter how good and dedicated they are, to provide effective instruction in the presence of a student population composed of 80% of students who have limited language skills, have experienced traumatic events and live in precarious living conditions…"
OECD analysts at the Directorate for Education and Skills, Francesca Borgonovi and Mario Piacentini
The borough of Queens in New York City is home to more than 2.3 million residents, representing more than 120 countries and speaking upwards of 138 languages.
This means that Queens has the distinction of being more ethnically diverse than any county in New York, any city in the US, and any urban area in the world.
Most foreign-born Queens residents are coming from China, Guyana, Ecuador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Columbia, Korea, Bangladesh, India, and Jamaica. But these are only the most prominent examples; people are flocking to Queens from pretty much all over the world: the Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, Poland, Peru, Pakistan, Italy, Russia, and El Salvador. World travelers come to visit Manhattan but they stay and make a life in Queens.
Queens is an ever-evolving project; it is the seamless knitting of a multicolored tapestry tying together distinct cultures and transforming them into shared communities.
The diverse population continues to steadily grow. Currently, foreign-born residents make up 48% of the population. More than half the people in Queens have a mother language other than English. Queens, so it seems, welcomes just about every kind of person. The borough found a place for the current Republican nominee for president; yes, even Donald Trump was born and raised in Queens. No other place is the image of an American global melting pot truer than in Queens, NY.
The constant influx of new energy creates a vibrant society of world-class cuisine, diversified economic development, complex music cultures, packed stadiums, and the busiest airspace in the country. Yet, despite all it promises foreign dreamers, the immigrant population remains largely underserved. This is often due to linguistic and cultural barriers. The level of limited English proficiency is almost a third of the Borough.
As of April 2014, there were recorded to be 54,667 homeless people in Queens. A heartbreaking 23,116 children sleep in a New York City municipal shelter each night.
The borough's greatest attribute generates its main flaw; because of constant immigration more people are coming to Queens than are being accommodated. The overcrowding brought on by immigration allows for its most important and vulnerable residents, youth, to be largely overlooked.
The children of Queens are being packed to the brim in underserved, underfunded schools.
Currently, Queens' School Districts are among the most overcrowded in the entire city.
New seats are desperately needed in Queens' schools. Schools have reached a utilization rate as high as ~200% which means that some schools are filled to twice their capacity.
Unfortunately the process in which new seats are added are largely ineffective and often counterproductive. The New York City Department of Education's method of filling newly constructed schools, a process called Grade Expansion, allows for only one grade to be brought in per year, every year until the school fills. This means that for a kindergarten through grade six elementary school it would take seven years to finally fill the school.
(Figures from 2014)
Years ago Transportable Classroom Units, commonly known as trailers, were implemented as a solution to overcrowding. The problem is that trailers only work as a very short term solution; they have a life span of only 10 years. Many trailers throughout Queens have been in use for much longer than they were originally intended for. Sometimes these trailers have no heat in the winter and many are in critical need of repair. The Department of Education has apportioned $480 million in the 2015-2019 Capital Plan which looks to permanently remove all trailers. But even after their removal the issue of capacity will persist.
Universal prekindergarten gives children in all communities better access to education and prepares them for success in kindergarten. And while everyone agrees that universal prekindergarten is necessary, there are concerns about space in the public school sites because overcrowding is already such a serious issue.
Children in Queens—for whom English is more often than not their second language—are being systematically limited from reaching their full potential. They cannot succeed so long as they continue to be underserved and packed in crowded classrooms, all but forgotten.
It's easy to be cynical about the future of Queens. And yet, as a melding of many nations and a place where the far corners of the world can come together to build something greater than the sum of their parts, it's as important and as worthwhile a project as America itself.
The success of Queens would be beacon of hope for the future of hyper-diverse communities. Our future is increasingly one of globalization, migration, and cultural cohabitation. If we're to succeed in the task of building multi-ethnic communities where diversity lives in harmony and where every person has an equal opportunity for prosperity, Queens is where we'll learn how to do it. It's a laboratory for social progress. It's our litmus test to determine if our institutions are fair and just enough to accommodate all the communities of the world.
If we cannot learn how to provide every child, regardless of background, a good education in Queens than the American dream remains just that: a dream.


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2016 BMW i3 DEKA
1-Owner, Value + Pkg, Navigation, Park assist!
4dr HB w/Range Extender 18980 miles
BASICSSale Price: 22750
Interior: Deka Gray/Blue Highlight
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Doors: 4
Title Status: Clean
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I have about 100 different things I could blog about....but tonight this prayer is on my heart (taken from Prayers for Mothers of Newborns by Angela Thomas). To those of you waiting...you know who you are. You are on my heart daily and I am petitioning the Lord on your behalf:
When we pray, we believe you hear. We are confident you will answer. We know you are faithful, but sometimes we waver. We have waited patiently on some days and impatiently on others. Sometimes it seemed You were silent. There have been days when it felt You were gone. We have cried out in our frustration, "Where are you God?"
In the darkest of days, through the places of struggle, we have come to know You more intimately. We have learned that Your silence means, "Stand still and wait." We have yet to see Your plans unravel and fall apart. Your thoughts are so much greater than ours. You are very rarely early, but always on time.
You can never be persuaded to do less, when you have always intended to do more. Oh, God, thank You for always doing more. Our lofty dreams seem so feeble compared to the plan You are working out in our lives.
I want to shout it out so all will hear, "If you trust in God...remain steadfast through the hard years...cry out on lonely days...don't move when you're lost...and be faithful to pray, God will always, always do more!" It's the truth of Scripture and the lesson of my life. To You be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
Monday, September 21, 2009
Ephesians 3:20-21
3 comments:
- Sew said...
This was beautiful and brought me to tears.
Thank you, I needed this big time. I do think back before everything happened and I got my +. I thought and knew in my heart I would do it all over again for that one single moment. It is all worth it...I just need to remember that on the hard days.
You are truly an inspiration!
- September 22, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- Stacey said...
Thank you, Stacy, for continuing your ministry to those of us who wait. It is invaluable!
- September 22, 2009 at 1:50 PM
- JellyBelly said...
Thanks for sharing this. You really proof that it is all up to God and His timing.
- September 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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Burberry Mini Buckle ToteCategories:Other Brands
I don't know about you, but with the holidays just around the corner, I'm in a mild state of panic considering how I haven't even started on my Christmas shopping yet, or even decided who's actually on said list and who's getting what. Which is why I've been working really hard on the blog's Holiday 2016 posts, which hopefully will inspire you (and me) along the way.
Today's #whattobuyforchristmas post happens to be from Burberry, and more specifically, the Mini Buckle Tote, the tiny wonder of a bag charm that measures just 10 cm by 9 cm by 4.5 cm. Big enough to hold your barest essentials, think credit cards, cash, loose change and a lippy or two, it also comes in festive-approved hues like Bright Pink, Emerald, Gold andPale Orchid on shimmery metallic leather to give that extra bit of oomph to most any dull bag you wish to hang it on. Priced at SGD575, you can pick it up at any Burberry boutique or just do it online, since Burberry ships most anywhere in the world.
And speaking of online, you can also browse Burberry's thoughtfully curated gift guide here, where you'll find everything for men, women and children, along with a selection of beauty and home gifts, some of which you can take a step further and personalise with your intended's own initials. From cashmere scarves to nylon rucksacks, and from trench coats to bottles of fragrance, you can truly make it personal with Burberry this season.
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GUCCI BROADWAY MATELASSE CHEVRON TOTE BAGCategories:Other Brands
A new and unique bag from Gucci, introducing the Broadway Matelasse Chevron Clutch. Keep the drums rolling for this little darling!
A definite style stunner, its gold metallic leather in a box-shaped style might intimidate the faint of hearts, but not women who knows exactly how to fashionably carry and sashay it in style.
This golden beauty is a structured Broadway clutch in matelasse chevron metallic leather with a feisty feline head as an added ornament. Its golden top handle with 1.25" drop is so gorgeous that you'll likely hold it in your hands with so much pride.
The feline head is not just for beautification purposes since it has a snap closure, which gives you access to this clutch. This Broadway beauty also has an interior pocket with button closure and a pretty pink silk lining!
It measures 9' x 6.25' x 1.75' (W x H x D) inches and is priced $2390 USD via Gucci online store.
Tags: bag Gucci Tote Chevron BROADWAY MATELASSE
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CHANEL X QUILTED TOTE BAGCategories:Other Brands
As if Chanel bags couldn't get any bigger and better, our favorite brand is bringing us an all-new bag obsession. Introducing Chanel X Quilted Tote Bag that spells out fashion and style in all its angles.
The X Quilted Tote Bag is a breath of fresh air because it shines away from the usual flap bags we're familiar with, thus bringing us a new design that is such an eye candy.
First things first, one thing you'll notice is the X Quilting pattern adorned on this small tote bag. It looks pretty and luxurious all at the same time while the handle is a new addition as well. The interwoven chained strap that we love is still there and the iconic CC clasp logo is the definite winner!
It also comes with an interwoven chain link for shoulder carry and refined with golden hardware like the impressive thick eyelets. Of course, the front features the iconic CC logo.
You can grab this bag with just one hand, which gives you a clear indication of the size. And if you look closer, it's actually a medium sized flap bag with large strong handles, can you resist that?
The price is $4200 USD, €3250 euro via Chanel boutiques.
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Gucci Sylvie Tote Bag Reference GuideCategories:Other Brands
Introducing the Gucci Sylvie Bag. The Sylvie was recently introduced for the brand's Spring/Summer 2016 Collection. It comes in three different styles, Top Handle, Shoulder Bag and Mini Chain Bag. The bag features a nylon web detail with gold toned chain and buckle on the middle of the flap. The interior is made of micro-fiber lining with suede like finish. The Mini Chain has a chain shoulder strap and grosgrain Web bow, while the Top Handle includes a detachable shoulder strap. The shoulder bag comes with two interchangeable straps, one in leather while the other one is made of multicolor ribbon.
Style, Price & Size
|Gucci Flame Sylvie Gucci Signature Top Handle Bag
|12.5" W x 8.5" H x 4.25" D
|Gucci Sylvie Gucci Signature Top Handle Bag
|Gucci Smooth Leather Sylvie Top Handle Bag
|Gucci Snake Sylvie Shoulder Bag
|10" W x 6.75" H x 3" D
|Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag
|Gucci Sylvie Mini Chain Bag
|7.5″ W x 5.5″ H x 3″ D
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Chloe Clare Tote BagCategories:Other Brands
The first time I saw the Chloe Mini Clare Bag I fell in love. I was almost certain that it was love at first sight, everything felt right – it's small, gorgeous and I love all the details about it until… I received this message:
'After contacting our stylists, we were informed that the bag is, unfortunately, not adjustable'.
What do you mean it's not adjustable?
For a not-too-long girl (let's keep it that way), the shoulder strap is too long and unfortunately, it was the only thing that kept me from getting married to, the Chloe Mini Clare Tote Bag.
Now finally, after a long wait, Chloe has released the Clare Tote Bag. And I am astonished that they kept the exact same face – the only major difference between the shoulder bag and the tote are the handles.
You got to love the new tote, it's a chic city bag and can be used in many occasions. Without a doubt, you can take it to work and then to the evening. The size is generous, measuring 7' x 11.5' x 4.5' inches, featured with internal zipped pocket, back slot pocket.
The Chloe Clare Tote also comes with a detachable chain-link and leather shoulder strap, it can be opened with pin fastening and I really love it because of its distinguish design.
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Saint Laurent Replica Shopper ToteCategories:Other Brands
This is the first review I received for the new Saint Laurent replica Shopper (or Shopping) tote, a bag that can't be found on too many replica sites right now.
A friend of mine really wanted this YSL replica bag and she could only find it on which unfortunately didn't turn out to be a very satisfying experience.
The design of this Saint Laurent bag is quite simple, so you would think that a replica couldn't possibly bad even if they tried! Still, don't forget that even when it comes to replica bags, the leather and the small details such as the stamps or the logo engravings on the hardware can make all the difference in the world.
And this is exactly why this Saint Laurent replica Shopper tote isn't a great replica. My friend pointed out the most important flaws in her review, so here it is:
"Hi Eva
I want to get myself a more simple tote that I can use as my everyday bag! I am still thinking should I order from ioffer!
Because there is two sellers sell it in different price, which is usd200 and the other one sell it in usd250.
Both of them have lots of reviews, one has 20000+reviews and the other has 5000reviews,but as I know some people buy the good reviews and pretend a buyer to give them-own-self a good review to be more convince and attract buyers
They said they both from China so it will deliver in a week.
This time I come with my Saint Laurent shopper reviews and want some of your advices
And this email is gonna be a quite long one, hope don't mind and thank you for reading
I finally got the YSL shopper yesterday and here comes with some photos of the bag. The bag doesn't look exactly like the photos it shows tho, the photos on the website shows the bag shape more firmly, the leather should be a bit shiny.
But when it comes to the bag doesn't look that firm, smells very strong and it's not like the leather smell from my other replica celine tie bag.
Also I expected the size should be larger as I ordered the large size but it just look medium in real.
There is some very obvious flaws too:
The logo is kinda obvious to tell it's a knockoff, as u can see that the spelling on the letter U is even blurry.
Also the pouch come with is kinda obvious too, the name on it is just too big.
But overall it's still acceptable as it's not a very catchy one but if u ask me again, I might probably not willing to spend usd200 on it as it doesn't look that well made tho.
Alright,I think I need to hang the bag somewhere for a few days before I use it as it does smell too strong."
As you can see, this Saint Laurent replica Shopping Tote doesn't look great. But my friend also raised a very important matter about Ioffer.com and other sites as well. I'll say this again: Ioffer.com is to be avoided when it comes to replica bags, even when the seller has lots of positive reviews that may or may not be fabricated. The only exception would be a seller you've bought from before or a seller that someone you trust has recommended.
And here is my friend's feedback after she after she started using the bag:
"About the Saint Laurent shopper, I already started using it from last week, the day after I received.
I have to say it's not a very good quality one but luckily the design of the bag is very simple, so I can at least using it without worry people pays too much attention on my bag tho
So it was a very good lesson that shouldn't try ioffer again,I mean there's some nice seller out there but not sure if we are lucky enough to order from any of them."
Yeah, that's exactly the problem…you have to be lucky enough to get a good replica. And I don't like taking risks like this when it comes to replica bags and my hard-earned money and I'm sure neither do you.
What do you girls think about this fake Saint Laurent bag and about Ioffer.com? Have you ever tried this site?
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Have you been missing your favorite television show as of late? Florida DirecTV customers may be noticing several channels disappearing from their television lineup this month. The loss stems from a business dispute between DirecTV and Viacom Inc. over fees and channel broadcasting. The companies have yet to come to an agreement, and Viacom has required that DirecTV drop their channels until a resolution is made.
Ironically, the companies have had a contract for the past seven years, in which DirecTV has maintained agreements with every other major distributor in the country. It is said that Viacom has been pushing DirecTV to pay up to 30 percent more for their channels, a nearly $1 billion increase, even with plummeting ratings for the distributor's channels. Viacom insisted that DirecTV either agree to the increase or remove the channels before legal action was taken.
In the end, DirecTV dropped the channels, and more than 270,000 customers in the area have been affected by the fee dispute. DirecTV executives apparently approached Viacom with a new proposal and request to continue broadcasting the dropped channels, but Viacom has yet to respond on the matter.
No one wants to miss their favorite channels. For this reason, customers have already begun complaining over their loss of regular programming. It then raises the stakes for the business entities to resolve their differences as soon as possible, which typically requires the involvement of professionals experienced in handling these often sophisticated negotiations. Hopefully, the companies will work everything out.
Source: Sun Sentinel, "South Florida DirecTV customers lose MTV, Nickelodeon and more," Lisa Richwine Crandell, July 11, 2012


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"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another" … – Romans 12:10 NKJV
A friend posted this Bible verse from Romans 12:10 for devotions this morning. I hadn't read this verse in a while. I think the last time I read it, I was mired in self-hatred. That part of my life is behind me, thank God. But it reminded me how much we need to read this verse from the right place in our hearts.
My self-hatred came from pain. I learned it was easier to beat up on myself first. That way when others lashed out, I didn't feel it. I was in "control" of how I received my pain, and from whom. And I dished it out to myself far worse than anyone else ever could have, even those who had abused me.
As I began to walk through inner healing, God started to convict me, gently at first, about my self-hatred. One evening He drove home the point. I was reading Safely Home by Randy Alcorn, and there was a moment when the Lord was sitting on His throne, clenching His fist on His sword as He watched thousands of children being abused in this one part of the world. My own indignation at abuse rose up. I said, "How can anyone hurt those kids?"
The Lord responded, "Janet, you do the same thing."
"What?" My indignation soared. "I have never hurt a child. How can You say that, Lord?"
He was quiet for a moment, and then with the tiniest pinprick to my heart, He said, "Janet, you are My child. And you've been hurting My kid."
That pinprick did fast work, draining my heart of all my puffed-up indignation at abuse, and bringing me to the humiliation of realizing how terribly I had hurt God's child – me.
My self-hatred didn't stop overnight. But the indignation that fueled it was gone. I was the same as those who had abused me, and far worse. I had also defiled them to abuse me, by my own self-hatred.
As the Lord began to heal me of self-abuse, He brought to my heart today's devotional verse, along with another:
"Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" – Matthew 22:37-39
In both these passages, we're asked to honor others as (and above) ourselves, to give them preferential treatment, to hope and pray for God's very best for them, even above our own, and to rejoice with them in all their blessings – in other words, to honor others as the precious children of the Most High God that they are. As we honor others, we take our focus off ourselves and put it onto them. That doesn't make us less precious, but it allows us to behold how truly precious other people are.
However … God began to teach me that I couldn't fulfill these verses if I were stuck in self-hatred. See, I can't honor someone else above myself, if I'm beating myself up. There's no room for honor there. I'm down in the mud, kicking myself. If I put someone else above me: (1) even dipping your feet in the mud would be above me; (2) I only put you above me because I hate myself and you're not me; (3) my motive is all wrong – I put you above me in order to fuel my self-hatred. That's not honor.
Nor is it genuine humility. God showed me that I couldn't bow down before Him in genuine humility, if I was already trampled into the ground. He told me that in order to lower myself – before Him, and before others, with the genuine heart of the Lord – I first had to stand up and be who He created me to be and love and honor myself. Only then, standing in my true identity in Christ, could I humbly bow and put God and others above me, in true honor.
From that place of genuine love of who God made me to be, and genuine acceptance of myself, and knowing that Christ lives in me and loves me completely … then I can live out the words in Romans 12:10 and turn to see how truly precious others are, and lift them up with Christ's love and encouragement and prayer, and rejoice with them in all the Lord does in and through them.
I think the Message version of Romans 12:10 captures this so well, especially the first sentence. Be blessed, as you live this out today:
"Love from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle." – Romans 12:9-10 MSG
If you struggle with self-hatred as I did, first ask the Lord to show you where that comes from and why it's got such a hold on you. Ask Him to heal your heart with the truth of how precious you are to Him. I can tell you all day long that you're precious, but when you ask Him to say it to your heart, you'll really begin to believe it, and it will change your life, just like it did for me. God doesn't condemn you for self-hatred (don't let the enemy heap that guilt on whatever caused your self-hatred in the first place). God is here to help you get free of it.
If you would like for me to pray for you as you walk this out, please send me a note and I will be glad to pray. I am here to say that with God's help, it is possible to be healed of self-hatred … and five years ago I would have thought that was impossible. Be blessed. God loves you so much.
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Vicki Iseman, the lobbyist who was smeared by the New York Times as part of that paper's effort to damage John McCain in last fall's Presidential race, has settled her defamation case against the Times. We wrote about the case here. The Times' front-page story dredged up old (in some cases decades old) smears against McCain, one of which was the implication that he had had an affair with Iseman and had improperly used his influence on behalf of her clients.
Under the settlement as reported, Iseman won't get any money but her lawyers are allowed to post this statement–a rather odd and ineffective one, in my opinion–on the Times' web site. The fact that she won't get money is no surprise; under current defamation law, I think it would have been close to impossible for her to win a judgment. In discovery, however, facts embarrassing to the Times likely would have come to light. That's most likely what drove the "settlement."
The paper, meanwhile, will offer statements of its own, including a "note to readers" in tomorrow's paper claiming that the Times didn't mean to suggest that Iseman and McCain had an affair. That theme was echoed in a joint statement issued by the parties this afternoon to the effect that Iseman has accepted the Times' explanation "that the article didn't state, and the Times did not intend to conclude, that Ms. Iseman had engaged in a romantic affair with Senator McCain or an unethical relationship on behalf of her clients in breach of the public trust."
That's ridiculous, of course. The main conclusion any reader would take away from the Times' article was that McCain and Iseman had an affair. That was pretty much the only "news" in the piece, which otherwise was mostly devoted to a rehash of the Keating Five story. Nevertheless, Bill Keller, the Times' executive editor, says that "we are proud of" the Iseman story. He might even mean it. No doubt the paper is proud of its role in helping to elect Barack Obama.
Vicki Iseman said it best, really: she–her life and career–was collateral damage in the New York Times' determined effort to libel John McCain.
UPDATE: Jules Crittenden comments, snarkily–but appropriately so.
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Philadelphia Pet Care Co. approached us to help give their brand a facelift and create a new website to attract new customers. We consulted with PPCC for advice on creating a logo and created a new color scheme. We helped PPCC find its "voice" and translated that to a new online presence. We created a website that included Google Maps integration to add interactivity and show potential customers where they can find PPCC's services. We also hired and collaborated with freelancers to create a dynamic AJAX contact form for a smooth user experience.


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Bad hair day?
Having a bad hair day? Spare some thought for your great-grandparents because in their time it took about 10 hours to complete the process of waving hair to withstand washing, weather and time.
The advent of electricity sparked a major change in the concept of hairdressing when in London in 1906 the hairdresser Karl Nessler – who was called Charles Nestlé – invented the permanent-wave machine.
The bulky machine – about the size of today's fridge – took almost 20 minutes to get to usable heat and up to 10 hours to complete perming. Still, it was great 20th-century technology and made the perm evermore popular.
Karl Nessler's electric permanent wave machine, 1909
The next year a Parisian chemistry student, Eugène Schueller founded the company L'Oréal, created a dye to cover gray hair with natural-looking colors in a permanent process, and made life a little more fun for a whole lot of people.


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What is a Reverse Mortgage Loan?The reverse mortgage loan is a program that enables the borrower to convert part of their home equity into cash. This program is for American citizens 62 years old or older.
The reverse mortgage loan is called as such because instead of the borrower making monthly payments to a lender (like with a conventional mortgage) the lender makes monthly payments to the borrower.
The money the borrower receives provides relative financial freedom to seniors that they can use for home improvements, medical expenses and more.
This program was created as a way to aid retirees with inadequate income use the collected value of their homes to cover their living expenses like basic utilities, food, and medical bills. There are no restrictions as to how the proceeds from the mortgage shall be used by the borrower.
Requirements and Qualifications
Here are the basic requirements a borrower must meet to be able to qualify for a reverse mortgage.
- Age: All borrowers listed on title must be 62 years old or older.
- Residency: The property used as collateral must be the primary residence.
- Primary lien: The reverse mortgage must be the home's primary lien. If there are any existing mortgage, it must be paid off using the money received from the reverse mortgage.
- Taxes and other Insurance: All real estate taxes, home insurance and other obligations must be current.
- Maintain the properties' condition: the borrower must ensure that all maintenance and repairs are done on time.
The borrower is not required to pay off the loan until such time when the last surviving borrower passes away, sells the home, or vacates the home as its primary residence. It is only then that the loan has to be paid.
As long as the home is used by the borrower as his primary residence, he is not required to make any monthly loan payments. However, he borrower must have all property taxes, home insurance and other obligations paid and current.
Types of Reverse Mortgage
- Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)
As with FHA loans, it is a mortgage loan issued by a lender, but is insured by the FHA. This insurance protects both the borrower and the lender.
All borrowers getting HECM are required by the federal government to receive counseling from a third party.
- Proprietary Reverse Mortgage
Many banks and financial institutions offer this type of program.
Reverse mortgage rates vary among different states and lenders so it is recommended that you do your research and shop around. You can consult a reputable mortgage broker for assistance and to get the best plan that fits your profile.


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L'art de la science-fiction
In order to continue its vulgarization work on the science fiction role in our everyday life, the Maison d'Ailleurs decided to publish short essays – "Les Collections de la Maison d'Ailleurs" – that offer several perspectives on the exhibition's main theme that one can see at a particular moment, and an exceptional iconographic selection.
The sixth volume of this collection reflects, using numerous examples, on the aesthetic dimension of science fiction to show on the one hand that it is primarily an art of language (textual or iconic) and on the other, that it has the capacity to create a different language, in other words to propose an alternative to our daily use of language. The thesis underlying this volume is to remind us that art has always been a means to offer the human condition "images" and an opportunity to imagine or even to reinvent itself. Science fiction has a similar ambition in the sense that its stories are above all the articulation between a "lexicon" – crystallised around the conjecture – and a "grammar" (the scenario) which, when innovative, invites us to better understand the alienation experienced by our identity in the modern world.
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The Language of Flowers: Valentine's Floral Design Workshop
February 9, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Daffodils signal new beginnings, juniper protection. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, while lavender represents serenity. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. However, this delicate form of communication has been lost in our fast-paced, modern-day society.
Join Melissa Lafontaine, owner of Earth Within Flowers, for a festive pre-Valentine's Day workshop to rediscover the meaning of flowers while creating a custom dried arrangement for yourself or a loved one. We'll provide beautiful stationary at your disposal to transcribe your message.
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|Kvien, T K: 5 articles (01/2015 - 11/2005)
|Uhlig, T: 4 articles (01/2015 - 11/2005)
|Mowinckel, P: 4 articles (01/2009 - 11/2005)
|Nakamura, H: 2 articles (05/2014 - 07/2000)
|Ueki, Y: 2 articles (05/2014 - 07/2000)
|Lim, Hyun J: 2 articles (12/2012 - 10/2011)
|Nair, Bindu V: 2 articles (12/2012 - 10/2011)
|Taylor-Gjevre, Regina M: 2 articles (12/2012 - 10/2011)
|Gjevre, John A: 2 articles (12/2012 - 10/2011)
|Michaud, Kaleb: 2 articles (11/2011 - 10/2010)
|Rheumatoid Arthritis
06/01/1995 - "In 56 consecutive ambulatory patients with rheumatoid arthritis, we examined the mean change in clinical and laboratory parameters for those who recorded improved, unchanged, or worse MHAQ scores one year after a baseline assessment. "
05/01/2007 - "Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients (n = 339) enrolled in a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial completed the MHAQ and the SF-36 pre- and post-treatment. "
04/01/2013 - "A cohort of 120 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients (60.0% female, mean age 59.0) embarking on therapy with biological agents completed the Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ) and the EQ-5D at baseline, and at 3, 6 and 12 months post-intervention. "
04/01/2013 - "Longitudinal predictive ability of mapping models: examining post-intervention EQ-5D utilities derived from baseline MHAQ data in rheumatoid arthritis patients."
01/01/2002 - "To test the validity of the Modified Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ) for assessment of physical disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). "
12/01/2012 - "Questionnaire instruments, including the ESS, Berlin questionnaire for sleep apnoea risk, visual analogue scale for fatigue, modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (mHAQ) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies - Depression (CES-D) score, along with RA assessments, were reapplied on the PSG study night. "
09/01/2003 - "In the multivariate analyses, employment remained a significant factor in explaining number of painful areas, functional status (MHAQ), and fatigue, with employed women reporting better health status than those not employed. "
01/01/2015 - "PROs were statistically significantly improved from 1994 to 2009 (MHAQ, SF-36 PCS, SF-6D, pain VAS, PtGA VAS and fatigue VAS; all p<0.001), and also with clinically important improvement. "
01/01/2015 - "Patients in the Oslo RA register filled in questionnaires including the Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ), the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) with physical (PCS) and mental component summaries and derived utility (SF-6D), visual analogue scales (VAS) for pain, patient global assessment of disease (PtGA) and fatigue, and checklists of medication commonly used in the treatment of RA. "
11/01/2005 - "Assessments included socio-demographic variables and health status measures (MHAQ, AIMS2, SF-36, fatigue and pain on VAS 0-100 mm, self efficacy, and RAI as a measure for helplessness). "
|Pain (Aches)
07/01/2000 - "Morning stiffness, the number of tender and swollen joints, grip strength, pain score, modified Health Assessment Questionnaire score (mHAQ), ESR, CRP and the Lansbury index significantly improved during 24 weeks of treatment in group I. Patients in group II did not show improvement in morning stiffness, pain score, ESR or CRP during treatment. "
07/01/2000 - "The improvement in the number of tender and swollen joints, grip strength, pain score, mHAQ and Lansbury index noted in group I preceded the fall in NO concentrations. "
07/01/2013 - "The disease activity score 28 (DAS28-CRP), visual analogue scale for pain (VAS), modified health assessment questionnaire (MHAQ), and inflammatory parameters were used as the outcome variable. "
08/01/2010 - "Significant predictors of lnESR included tender and swollen joints with 28 counts, patient's and physician's assessments of global health, and patient's assessment of pain (visual analog scale 0-100 mm) and a physical function (modified Health Assessment Questionnaire 0-3; mHAQ). "
05/01/2009 - "A visual analogue scale (VAS) for intensity of pain, knee joint range of motion (ROM), face scale for patient mood, and modified health assessment questionnaire (MHAQ) for disability of daily activities were assessed just before and after acupuncture. "
|Restless Legs Syndrome (Restless Legs)
09/01/2011 - "Consecutive RA and OA clinic patients were invited to participate in a self-administered questionnaire study which included the validated multi-domain Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), visual analogue scales for pain, fatigue, global functioning, modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (mHAQ), stress scores, the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) score, the 36-item short form (SF-36) quality of life measure, the Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Index (RADAI), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Berlin score for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) risk and the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) diagnostic criteria. "
|Arthritis (Polyarthritis)
12/01/2009 - "Socioeconomic, demographic, clinical, immunologic, immunogenetic, behavioral, and psychological variables (Interpersonal Support Evaluation List, ISEL; Illness Behavior Questionnaire, IBQ; and Arthritis Helplessness Index, AHI) were analyzed by linear regression models for associations with SF-36 and mHAQ scores as dependent variables. "
07/01/2008 - "The change in overall physical function was measured by the Short Form 36 (SF-36), the Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ), and the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales (AIMS2). "
09/30/2007 - "Some 537 patients with RA, registered in Vilnius, answered questions about socio-demographics, disease characteristics, categories of required help, the use of major appliances and adaptations, underwent a clinical examination and filled in the modified health assessment questionnaire (MHAQ) and arthritis impact measurement scale (AIMS). "
08/01/1999 - "MHAQ is a more effective tool than many laboratory tests currently ordered for monitoring RA disease activity and should be a part of the record of each visit of an arthritis patient."
12/01/1991 - "The following questionnaires were employed: Arthritis Helplessness Index (AHI), Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and the Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ). "
|ametantrone (HAQ)
|Rheumatoid Factor
|C-Reactive Protein
|Antirheumatic Agents (DMARD)
|Prostaglandins A (PGA)
|Prednisolone (Predate)
|Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
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The three Illinois football players suspended after being arrested earlier this month have been dismissed from the team, head coach Lovie Smith announced Wednesday.
Offensive lineman Darta Lee, tight end Zarrian Holcombe and offensive lineman HoJo Watkins Jr. were all indefinitely suspended and now are no longer with the program.
According to details from the Champaign News-Gazette, the three players were charged with residential burglary and aggravated robbery after what they claimed was a prank on a fellow dorm resident.
After the arrests on May 10, Smith announced Lee and Holcombe had previously been suspended and that a new suspension was put in place for Watkins.
"These allegations, if true, fail to live up to the standards we expect of our student-athletes," Smith said, his statement published by the Champaign News-Gazette. "We continue to gather information and will take appropriate steps based upon what we learn."
Lee and Holcombe were freshmen last season. Lee played in six games last season, starting two. Holcombe played in seven games.
Watkins was set to play in his freshman season this fall after enrolling early and working out with the team this spring.


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Adrianne Palicki & DJ Cotrona talk GI JOE RETALIATION
GI JOE 2 interview with Adrianne Palicki & DJ Cotrona.
Gi Joe Retaliation is directed by Jon M. Chu and also stars Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Ray Park, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Stevenson, Elodie Yung.
Retaliation is the sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra which starred Christopher Eccleston, Sienna Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dennis Quaid
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The Maine Chapter of WTS is pleased to offer two scholarships this year in the amounts of $2,500 or $1,000 to an outstanding high school senior who demonstrates in interest in STEM and who may be considering a career in the transportation industry.
- female high school senior in Maine, or graduated within the last year
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- considering a career in a transportation field.
See the Guidance Office for an application or for more details!
DEADLINE: February 15
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Exchange Policy
Not in love with your purchase or need a different size? We gladly accept exchanges on full-priced, non-sale items that are unworn, unwashed, with original tags attached within 14 days from the date your item was delivered. Items can be exchanged for other items in the store or the cost of your item(s) will be applied onto a Black Salt gift card. We do not issue refunds.
All sale items are FINAL SALE, as well as full-priced items purchased using a discount code of 30% or more. Any item under these guidelines cannot be exchanged. We try to list measurements of each item on our site, but if you are unsure on sizing/fit/etc, please ask us any questions before buying as items cannot be exchanged if they do not fit.
Before sending back your item, contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com with your order number & exchange inquiry. If you plan to make an exchange for another size or product currently in stock, please let us know so we can put the item on hold if needed as often we only have one of each size in stock!
- To exchange your product, mail to:
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- Please include the original packing slip with your item(s) when you mail them back. We are not liable for lost packages. Please add insurance and tracking to your package. Please be gentle with all items, package them up properly in their original packaging. If you email us the tracking number for your exchange, the exchange process can be finalized a little quicker.
- Once we receive the exchange (please allow 3-5 business day processing), we will contact you via email to process the exchange/issue you a Gift Card for the amount of the item(s).
Note: Our secure mailbox is in a different location than our studio so we don't know your exchange has been delivered until we check our mailbox, which is often only once a week. Want to speed up the exchange process a bit? Send us your tracking when you mail the package - that way we can know when it's been delivered and will know to head to our mailbox to get things goin'.
Reduced & Sale items are final sale. If you have any questions on size, fit, etc of a product, please don't hesitate to ask us a question via the "ask a question" link available on each product page.
Exchanges after 14 days cannot be accepted.
The original shipping charge is non-refundable, and you will be responsible for paying your own shipping costs for any item you exchange.
To be eligible for an exchange, your item must be unused/unworn/unwashed, with tags attached, and in the same condition that you received it. We will refuse items with pet hair, perfume smells, makeup stains, deodorant marks, etc.
We do not issue refunds.
All guidelines above apply as well for international orders. Please contact us within 14-days of delivery date if you would like an exchange for store credit. At this time for international orders, we only offer store credit for exchanges (no size swaps, etc).
All orders must be postmarked (date that a package is shipped) within 14-days of original delivery date. We highly recommend packages be tracked and insured (at buyer's cost), as we cannot be held responsible for lost or missing packages. Return shipping costs are the responsibiity of the customer. Original and return shipping costs are not refunded. Store credit issued will be for the amount of the item(s) only.


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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) investors have a reason to smile as the company's dividend yields have been ranked the top socially responsible dividend stock.
The company dividend yield was given an above average ranking by the Dividend Channel with the yield statistics reaching 3.5%. Prominent asset managers also described the stock as a socially responsible investment. The analysis was carried out over environmental and social standards.
The environmental criteria included concerns such as efficiency in terms of resources and energy consumption and the environmental impact of the firm's products and service. The social aspect analyzed the company's involvement in matters such as child labor, impact on society, corporate diversity and human rights. The social impact was particularly thorough in terms of involvement in activities related to social evils such as gambling, weapons, alcohol, and tobacco.
Based on reports from ETF Channel and ETF Finder, Caterpillar Inc. holds shares in ishares MSCI USA ESG Select Social Index Fund ETF (KLD). This makes up 0.91% of the company's shareholding in the fund. It is also a member of the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social Index Fund ETF (DSI), where the firm receives 0.65% of the underlying assets of the fund.
Caterpillar paid dividends priced at $3.08 per share in the last offer. Dividends are paid on a quarterly basis. The next dividend issue will be given on July 7 in the current year.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) has its main operations in the construction industry. The company manufactures most of its machines for the industry particularly the road construction industry. It operates close to other firms such as United Rentals, Inc. and Wabtec Corp. (WAB). The firm's ranking is a good a positive step for the company. It will most likely receive more attention from investors, because it is ideal as an investment option.
Caterpillar has a strong future ahead and profits will most likely continue to grow. The current trend is a good indicator of what the firm should expect in the near future.


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To you and us and millions of small children they are rubber bands that you can join together to make larger rubber bands. Creative! Colourful! Fun! To the Daily Mail they are harbingers of death and destruction. Well, that will be the 'fun' bit.
Just as no one can ever go out and have a quiet drink with friends without being a disgusting symbol of booze Britain and you can't listen to Je M'Appelle Barbra on Spotify on your headphones on the bus without being a sign of the broken society (Julie Burchill once said that the Daily Mail lives in fear that somehow, somewhere a woman is having fun), even children are in mortal terror of their lives when they play with simple toys.
'A doctor has urged parents to be vigilant…' Unless they're down the tapas drinking it up with their mates while they leave their children sleeping… 'after a boy in Bristol fell asleep with the bands wrapped around his fingers.' Not wrapped! Not around! Not his fingers! 'His mother discovered his fingers were blue and removed the bands in time to restore his blood flow.' Cheeeeeesus! And still not in prison! The country has gone to the dogs. We, obviously, blame immigration, gays and the Chiltern Firehouse.
But it will be alright. If we're all very good and use anti-bacterial soaps and eat only Christian-approved baked goods.
The world of the Daily Cunt where even simple children's toys are the work of the devil/communists/gays/illegal muslim immigrants,


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Accused child molesters are entitled to the presumption of innocence in criminal court. They aren't entitled to the presumption of innocence when applying to be youth sports coaches.
So I was shocked when I read the July 25 article, Youth baseball coach is accused — again — of child molestation, that reported that the Cooper City Optimist Club allowed David Solomon to be a coach despite his multiple previous arrests. Apparently, the club's policy is to screen out only those who have been convicted of a crime. That is an idiotic policy.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Growing Up & Going Back
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I pray that you have the grace and courage, not only physically but mentally and emotionally, to walk this all the way out so you don't miss anything Daddy has for you.ReplyDelete
Sometimes you know the end is arriving but you're not sure when or exactly what it'll look like, it be so much brighter a problem if I could just touch myself or cut myself with a pad to create it end when and how I want. No rejuvinating, no lengthy goodbyes, no rips, no concerns. Just the end, just awaken, houseReplyDelete
t end when and how I want. No unwinding, no long goodbyes, no tears, no questions. Just the end, just wake up, home ..the end.ReplyDelete
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Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) joined Fox Business on Super Tuesday and said the electorate in the presidential election parallels what he saw during his senate race — a frustration with the political class.
"Today, there is a political class. And that is what you're seeing in the presidential race, and I saw it in my race. It's that people want to be heard in Washington, and the political class is not listening," Perdue said during an interview on Fox Business.
Politics in America used to be one dimension. It was based in ideology, liberal versus conservative, and in my race we talked about the debt, the economy, jobs and what was wrong in Washington, and we struck a vein. There is a vein of disenfranchised voters in America, and that's what is happening right now. I think the pendulum has swung to another axis. It's the political class versus everybody else.
Perdue said he is concerned that in ten debates, he doesn't think the candidates have discussed the national debt enough.
I've been staying out of this and not endorsing anybody because I am trying to influence these campaigns to talk about the debt, and how the debt interlocks with the global security crisis. We're at the point now, because of this debt, where it's threatening our national security and our ability to defend our country. That's what we're talking about right now, and I hope to hear that in the coming weeks.
Perdue said he believes the growing debt is correlated with the lack of Congressional term limits.
There's no surprise, frankly, that there is a correlation between this growing debt crisis and the fact that we don't have term limits. We have almost 60 U.S. Senators who have been in elected office of one kind or another, for over 20 years. 36 Senators have been in elected office for more than 30 years. I just don't think the Founding Fathers ever had that in mind. It was too onerous to serve in Congress.
Perdue's homestate is one of the dozens of states that votes on Super Tuesday. GOP frontrunner Donald Trump currently has the lead in that state, according to Real Clear Politics, polling by 14 percent.


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The Rise in Dog Theft
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It's beyond understanding for most of us that anyone would even contemplate stealing a dog. But sadly, over the last few years, dog theft has continued to rise at a horrifying pace.
Getting accurate figures for just how many dogs have been stolen is difficult, as in general police only investigate crimes involving missing dogs if there is an associated crime, like robbery. What is apparent, however, is that in 2012, there were almost 120,000 stray dogs in the UK alone, according to estimates from the Dogs Trust survey.
Although this is a slight drop from 2011, it is a horrifying increase from the low of 97,000 in 2008. If just 2% of those dogs were stray as a result of having been stolen, that means over 2,000 dogs were the victims of dog-nappers in 2012 alone.
Sometimes, an increase in dog theft follows a spike in celebrity trends. After the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge adopted Lupo, there was a spate of thefts of cavaliers and spaniels.
Don't think being a celebrity offers you any protection either – actress Sheridan Smith, from Gavin and Stacey and West End Stage Show Legally Blonde had her shar Pei stolen twice, although she did get her back both times.
Sometimes, criminal lowlifes think it's funny – not to mention lucrative – to target dogs with the aim of extorting a reward out of their owners.
Sometimes dogs are stolen for breeding purposes – particularly small pedigrees. Sometimes, horrifyingly, dogs are targeted to be sold to labs for testing, used in drug smuggling, or involved in dog fights – even though dog fighting was officially banned in England and Wales in the early 19th century.
The breeds most often targeted by crooks vary from year to year, but at present the most popular dogs are spaniels (both cocker and springer), Labradors, Jack Russell and Staffordshire bull terriers, Chihuahuas, shi-tzus, lurchers, greyhounds and bulldogs.
And which areas are most at risk? Based on missing pet data, London appears to be most at risk, followed by the midlands, Northern Ireland, Wales. The South West, Scottish Borders and Highlands are least dangerous for our canine friends.
So how do you minimise the risk that your furry friend will be taken without consent?
When you're out walking, try to stay away from isolated locations; there's also some evidence that even dog-friendly beaches and parks where you can let Fido off the leash may be targets for dog thieves.
Make sure your pet is microchipped so he or she, and you, can be identified easily if found. From 2016 this will in any case become law in the UK. Make sure you have photographs of your dog, from every angle, and get your animal neutered. Not only is this responsible dog ownership, it makes it much less likely that your pet will be targeted for breeding purposes – especially if you store the information on a 2nd microchip.
If your dog does go missing, register the details with as many agencies as you can. It's definitely a good idea to contact dog agencies – around 29% of dogs reported as missing are reunited with their owners when the owners contact the local authority or pound directly; a further 22% were reunited due to having a microchip.
Most importantly, don't leave your dog alone if you can help it – whether it's in a car, tied up outside a shop, or even outside in the back garden while you're out at work. Look after your pet as you would any other valuable – or any other member of your family


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December 31, 2012 (LEMONT, Ill.) --A 74-year-old woman was killed and her 78-year-old husband was injured after an early morning crash in south suburban Lemont.
The crash involving a small car and a dump truck happened on Route 83 near Archer Avenue.
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It's the final push of the con season (so far as there is a "con" season—MAGfest and KatsuCon in January and February have spread it out to the full year for me), and cosplay contests are everywhere.
If you're new to this blog, or have only seen the writing stuff so far, 1. Thanks for hanging out! Don't worry, I keep my tags/categories organized. And 2. I've been part of the cosplay community for a decade now, won several awards, and have been judging the Saturday Cosplay Contest at DragonCon for the last four, and today I'd like to peel a couple of layers of mysticism and anxiety off of the judging process.
I'll break this down into a few parts: What the judges are looking for, steps you can take to prepare, and a grab bag of thoughts on the competitive scene as a whole. They'll be linked here once they're up.
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Rule Zero: Do Your Homework.
Stealth-section! A lot of what I'm saying here can be applied to a lot of different types of cosplay craftsmanship contests, but notice how many qualifiers I had to put there. Different contests—and different judges!—will be looking for different things. Know what contest you're entering. If you spent three hundred hours crafting a screen-accurate suit of armor, make sure you're in a contest that will judge your craftsmanship; if you've found the perfect pieces out thrifting and have the stage presence to back them up, you'll get the best reception in a lookalike or performance-based contest. Check the contest you've got your eye on out ahead of time, either by asking around or reading the con's official pages or Googling it. If your expectations and the contest match up, you'll have a much better time, and get the kind of credit you want for the kind of work that you did.
That out of the way, this post will focus on cosplay craftsmanship contests, which I'll define here as contests where points are awarded based on 1. Costume construction skill, techniques, cleanliness, and overall quality, and 2. Accuracy to a reference.
What We're Looking For: A Judge's Take
I say "a judge", but I am blessed to be part of a fantastic community of competitors and judges, and I asked around with them and synthesized the answers (mostly to make sure it wasn't just my experience, but we had a lot of overlap). There's a nifty "Contributors" section at the bottom of this post to direct you to some fantastic and talented ladies (and to give credit where due!), and here's what the lot of us came up with:
We want to hear about your costume, not your character.
While it's pretty likely that one of your judges has come across the character you're portraying at some point and may even be a fan, our familiarity (or lack thereof) doesn't influence our ability to judge your craftsmanship (with one very important caveat: see point 2). Enthusiasm is awesome, but you're going to have a very limited amount of time (I have to set my contestants on a two-and-a-half-minute timer, to give thirty seconds for entry/exit, and it's just as painful for me as it is for you), and you want to spend all of that telling me as many construction details as you possibly can, because that's what's going to get you the elusive and mysterious Points.
We want to see reference photos.
"But Miri, you just said—" I said craftsmanship, not accuracy. If you want accuracy points, you need a reference photo, and it needs to be printed out, on something you can leave with your judges and be okay with never seeing again.
"But no one uses paper—" Well, you don't want to leave me your phone, do you?*
Part of what sets a "cosplay" competition from other types is that one of the key criteria is seeing how successfully you can bring a reference to life. There are a lot of ways to do this, all of them interesting and valid, but the adherence to the original reference is key, and if you want to get those points, we have to be able to see it in front of us.
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To put some perspective on what you may imagine (or have experienced!) as brusque or dismissive behavior from judges, 1. I'm really sorry, I know from personal experience that it sucks to feel that way (the worst one of these I ever had was in a contest I won, and which I have not entered since), and I try every year not to do that to my contestants, but 2. here's roughly what my judging schedule looks like:
10:30 AM – Show up at judging area, make sure that the table staff have forms and that we know where the contest will be held, all the administrivia is in order
11:00 AM – Start seeing contestants at a rate of one per 3 minutes
( this continues, and sometimes speeds up )
3:00 PM – Send out last contestant, begin frantically reviewing notes and pictures to distill dozens of amazing humans into a painfully limited slate of awards
3:45 PM – Show up at contest area with full list of winners and something strongly caffeinated
4:00 PM – Smile and put on a show for not just exhausted, anxious competitors, but the 400+ people who waited in line to see what everyone has to offer.
Conventions vary (quite wildly) by how they source their judges and what kinds of perks or payment they get, but frequently, they're not paid or privileged beyond any other attendee, maybe, depending on the show, at the level of "guest" (and that's only if they were already a guest). Speaking for me: I judge my contest because I love it, and I pay for my badge like everyone else and simply donate most of my Saturday to the con. Your judges are craftspeople and fans and attendees just like you, and they want to like you and love your work, but they're rushed and trying to give as many people a chance as they possibly can. And that's why you don't want to hand them your phone.
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We want you to tell us what techniques you used.
A lot of cosplay judging is apples to oranges to Volkswagen buses, but underneath the surface differences, there are a lot of things that are common. Working with certain materials. Patternmaking and drafting. Alterations. Papercraft. Foamcore. Wig styling. We want to know everything that you did, even if it seems obvious to you. This is another place that the elusive Points come from. You get more of them for drafting your own perfect pants than you do for following a commercial pattern. You get more for flawlessly executing in three different crazy materials than you would for just one.
Note that the quality of workmanship still very much matters: doing a few things really well will serve you better than doing a bunch of things just okay, but the more techniques are happening, the higher the ceiling. That's something you'll have to balance for yourself when you're choosing and making your outfits, but once you're in my judging room, show off! We may not know unless you tell us, and the small details that really make something shine are the easiest to miss.
We want you to tell us what decisions you made.
This one's a little more philosophical, but it's one of the things I love most about cosplay. I mentioned above that there are a lot of different ways to bring these unreal designs into the real world, and choosing between them—and being able to articulate and defend that choice—will go a long way toward getting your judges to love your work as much as you do.
The most frequent place for this to come up is in fabric choice, but it can apply to just about any aspect of creating your piece. You've probably heard statements like "avoid costume satin and broadcloth" or "line everything," which are usually good advice in a fair number of circumstances, but being able to look at not just a reference, but the context that it's part of, and decide which materials make sense—which would the character chose for themselves, or how would this jacket meant for battle and survival really be constructed, or what would this overall color palette look like toned into the real world, or what material gives the exact same kinds of crazy reflections as the most over-the-top frame of the anime—will bring your costuming work to the next level. Once you're being judged, you can show off not just your work, but your thought process, too.
HOWEVER (I can hear you crying out about mixed messages from the back row, I know, I know it sucks), don't go too in-depth. "I chose this linen because of the era the show is set in" is plenty. Remember, you're only going to have a couple of minutes. We can use single reasons, not a history lesson.
Bonus round: We're NOT looking for your mistakes.
Don't get me wrong, we'll usually see them. It's what we're there for. But don't feel obligated to point them out. Couple of reasons:
- It takes time away from telling us all the cool stuff you did, and
- They're probably not as major as you think they are.
If we don't see it, you got away with it, and that's okay. We want to hear about the cool stuff you did and tried and learned, not the parts that you hate. You're not on trial, you're here to show off something you love.
You do love it, right? I hope so. I know I do.
Well, that got long.
Stay tuned in the next few days for Part 2, or "Cosplay Judging 102: Some Practical Steps For Giving Yourself Your Best Shot." I hope you've found this useful, and as always, please feel free to ask me any questions you may have, here or at my cosplay page.
Last but certainly not least, contributions to the content of the post were brought to you by:
Coffee Cat Cosplay (and her new Patreon!)
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'Til next time!


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Economics is a fascinating subject because it is always topical. We use theories to help analyse the causes and consequences of economic events, such as the global financial crisis that affect all our lives in various ways. A good example is pay and living standards, which have declined for most people living in Britain. Thirty years ago graduates were snapped up by employers who paid them generous starting salaries. Today, many graduates have to work as unpaid interns for a year or two before they are hired. What caused this situation to change? Over the same time period living standards in countries such as South Korea and China have soared. What makes some countries richer than others? Can governments do anything to help, or would it be best for politicians to leave alone?
Economists are also interested in what goes on in the various markets that make up the economy. The housing market is rarely out of the news – prices have more than doubled since you were born. What causes dramatic price changes like that? In 2015 Aldi and Waitrose opened new stores in Guildford. On the other hand Tesco is struggling and planning to close stores. Economic theory can help you to understand why some firms are more profitable than others. Sometimes firms can be tempted to put their profits before the environment. Should government try to stop this by imposing taxes on firms that pollute?
The gap between rich and poor continues to grow. Why do some people earn more than others – why are city lawyers better paid than doctors? Does inequality matter? Should the state top up the wages of the low paid with tax credits?
Economics is a very analytical subject. Studying Economics will help you to develop problem-solving skills. You will learn to think critically. Critical thinking is the skill used to evaluate big questions, such as: Should the UK leave the European Union?
Balance your subjects – Economics is a wonderful social science mix of words (mainly), diagrams and numbers and NO you don't need much Mathematics to cope, though you probably will for top university courses later. You'll use all the skills of your GCSE subjects, so don't worry about it being new. We get lots of A*and A grades.
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This is the perfect secluded getaway for romance or tranquil solitude. The Blue Moon Suite is located an hour north of San Francisco and 20 minutes from Santa Rosa in the western Sonoma County redwoods and Wine Country.
The Blue Moon Suite (approx. 360 sq. ft.) guest studio has a 10' ceiling, is heavily insulated so it stays cool in the summer, and has thermostatically controlled forced air heat when desired. The space features a comfortable sitting area/bedroom with king size bed and nine drawer dresser, kitchenette with table for two, private bath with shower, king-sized bed (linens and towels provided), loveseat, desk and outdoor seating with fire chiminea and Weber charcoal BBQ. Space is ideal for 1-2 people, but can accommodate a third person on a stow-away single bed (additional $25/night). Well-mannered dogs are possible.
Entertainment options include DVD/CD player, flat screen TV monitor and a small selection of movies and music. Cable TV and in room phone are not available. The kitchenette is equipped for short stays and contains a sink, small fridge, 2-burner stove, convection toaster oven, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, electric and stove-top teapots (ground coffee and tea supplied), pots & pans, dishes, glasses, cups, flatware and some serving & cooking utensils. The Weber BBQ is located just outside the room. Additional equipment may be available at the main house.
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Just a 5-minute drive west of downtown Sebastopol the suite provides comfort and privacy with country views undisturbed by traffic, city noise and lights. The location is just outside of the Sebastopol city limit and a few minutes drive from Occidental and Bodega Bay.
Solitude means that everything is a short drive away. Wine lovers have more than 50 wineries within a 5-mile radius of Sebastopol, and more than 200 wineries within Sonoma County's twelve wine appellations. There's even heirloom apple-made hard cider nearby at the Tilted Shed Ciderworks.
Foodies will delight in the Zagat-rated local restaurants within an easy drive including Farmhouse Inn, K & L Bistro, Gravenstein Grill, Corks, Backyard Restaurant, Fork Roadhouse, Pack Jack Bar-B-Que, Handline and Revibe; to name a few. Local nearby nightlife, live music and dancing can be found at Hopmonk Tavern, Lucky Star and the new Barlow shopping/dining complex (5 to 10 minute drive).
Bob is a retired and an avid motorcyclist, actively involved in the community (through Rotary, community activism, etc), who has lived in Sebastopol for over 30 years. Bob is a live music fan who appreciates the bounty that our local area provides, and looks forward to sharing it with you.
Moka is our Canine greeter. She is a Black Lab mix, that was rescued. She is a little afraid of people she doesn't know, but is great with adults, kids, and other dogs once she is introduced (doggie snacks are great icebreakers).
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Motorcycle riders, the area is perfect for scenic rides. Ask about favorite rides through redwoods, along the coast, or along river, vineyards and dairies. I may be able to act as personal guide, schedule permitting. Please contact for more information.
IMPORTANT: NO SMOKING INSIDE. No housekeeping is available. Laundry facilities may be arranged for stays of a week or longer. Please let us know in advance if your four-legged friends are traveling with you. They are most welcome!
Once every two or three years, two full moons will occur in a month. This phenomenon is known as a blue moon. Used colloquially it means - a rare event, as in the phrase "once in a blue moon". We've created the Blue Moon Suite to be a place of rare beauty and peace surrounded by the incredible nature of Western Sonoma County.
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MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Russia's state-owned atomic energy company will build Belarus' first nuclear power plant, worth about $10 billion.
Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich and Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev signed the deal Wednesday. Moscow will provide its western neighbor with loans for the construction by Atomstroiexport.
Belarus has been hard hit by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, along with western Russian regions and Ukraine. Chernobyl is situated just miles away from the Belarusian border.
Plans to build the plant have caused unease among Belarusians, and in neighboring Lithuania since the plant, to be completed by 2020, will be situated about 30 kilometers (20 miles) away from its border.
Belarusian authorities insist that nuclear power is important for Belarus, which is strongly reliant on Russian oil and gas.