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The Importance of Carrying UIM Coverage
In California, every driver needs to carry car insurance up to a legal minimum threshold, or else they are breaking the law each time they get behind the wheel. The current minimums (circa 2017) are $15,000 for bodily injuries per person in an auto accident, $30,000 for all bodily injuries in a single accident, and $5,000 for property damage. While these numbers can certainly seem large on paper, they can actually be quite small once all the damages are calculated. For example, the $15,000 cap for the medical costs accrued by one person might not even cover a full day of hospitalization if the patient's injuries are severe.
When the damages experienced by an injured party in a car accident are larger than the insurance coverage caps of the liable party, underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage may be used to make up the difference. UIM coverage is paid out by the injured party's own insurance carrier and will provide additional damages to help cover the remainder of medical bills after both health insurance and the liable party's insurance are considered. Certain UIM policies may also provide a portion of lost wages and damages related to pain and suffering.
Reviewing Your Policy to Check for UIM Coverage
California does not make it a legal requirement to purchase UIM coverage. As such, most drivers do not even realize that they do not have UIM coverage as part of their insurance package, as this is rarely included as a standard option. If you want UIM coverage, you may need to talk to an agent from your insurance provider and ask about getting it added onto your policy for an additional monthly premium. UIM coverage is often also bundled with uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which helps cover your damages if you are struck by a driver with absolutely no insurance whatsoever, or who flees the scene before they can be identified.
Despite the additional monthly cost to your insurance, it is greatly recommended that you add UIM/UM coverage onto your policy. With roughly 10% of all drivers not having insurance and an unknown but assumedly much larger percentage of drivers having the bare minimum of coverage, the odds of needing either UIM or UM coverage after an accident are unfortunately high. Paying another couple hundreds of dollars a year in insurance could feasibly save you a few thousand if you get into a crash.
Legal Representation for UIM Accident Cases
Even with UIM coverage added to your policy, the total recovery amount you are offered might be inadequate. In other situations, your own insurance carrier might resist paying out your UIM damages by claiming you are partially or totally liable for the collision. No matter the specifics, if you are not being given a fair amount of coverage and recoveries after being in a car crash, you can come to Caraway Injury Attorneys for steadfast and compassionate legal guidance and advocacy.
Our team of Greater Sacramento car accident attorneys is led by a Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ member and have decades of collective legal experience focused on personal injury claims. If you need help fighting for the compensation that you deserve, do not hesitate contacting us to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. We can even come to your home, office, or hospital room for your convenience.

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May 8, 2013 (PARK RIDGE, Ill.) --Chicago police -- and their horses-- made a sick girl's dream become a reality.
Kira Mammoser,11, is battling a very rare disease. She loves animals and can't leave Advocate Children's Hospital, where she's being treated, in Park Ridge. So, members of the Chicago Police Department's mounted unit brought their horses to her.
Mammoser's father is a police officer.
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Early Education - School Kit ! 4+
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Know how your child can improve on a wide range of basic skills from the standard US curriculum. As a teacher or parent, you can assign various learning activities using smartphones and devices. Help your child focus for a longer period of time with the aid of tactile stimulations.
Early Education School Kit (formerly iLearnNEarn2 - Age 1-7) is an interactive education-cum-training program for children with autism and other special needs. Developed in collaboration with Eden Autism Services, the program consists of a large number of skills from multiple learning domains. Parents can work in tandem with teachers to make sure what the child learns in the classroom is consistent with what they practice at home.
- Start guide and onscreen help
- Multiple student play and group play
- Multiple assessments and programs
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I have written before on these pages about the Bishop of Newark, John Myers. At a time when Pope Francis is emphasizing love, compassion and concern for all of God's children, including those previously repudiated by the Catholic church, demanding that church leaders adopt a humbler lifestyle, and speaking out harshly against the abuse of children by the clergy, Myers has consistently taken the opposite tack. He has, without question and according to incontrovertible evidence protected and defended priests who have abused children, both here and in his previous position in Peoria; used tens of thousands of dollars from diocesan funds to build a palatial retirement home for himself in a tony part of Jersey, and cracked down on any priest who dares to show compassion to the divorced, LGBTQ or politically liberal Catholic.
Now he has doubled down. In an article in today's Star Ledger, it is reported that Myers has sent a letter to the unfortunate priests in his diocese demanding that they show no mercy towards those who deviate from Catholic doctrine, denying communion and even the use of Church facilities to people whose ideology does not match that of Myers. Frankly, I don't get it. The Pope has shown his willingness to remove Bishops who are corrupt and venal, but Myers has remained untouched. For a time, Rome sent a co-Bishop to actually run the diocese as a response to Myers' egregious behavior, but he has since left. What does Myers have on the Vatican, or on Francis, that leaves him untouched? It is not that Myers is liked by his flock; it appears that not only is he disliked, but disliked widely by lay Catholics. Contributions to the diocese are way down, because Catholics are wary that their monies are going to feather Myers' own nest (literally).
As a religious leader myself, I am always responsible to those whom I serve, and accountable for every action and decision. I get that. It is the price of leadership. But Myers appears untouchable. I must admit, I am a little wistful and envious that Myers appears to have a complete insulation from his actions that most of us never achieve.


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Finding Mr. Right
Mixed Status Relationships
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Learn how to navigate dating when your status is mixed
So you've met Mr. Right…or maybe Mr. Right Now, but his HIV Status is different from yours. How do you navigate dating or even a casual hook-up? Being virally-suppressed, or "undetectable" is key to minimizing HIV transmission to the HIV negative partner.
What is Undetectable?
Being "undetectable" means that while HIV is still present and the person is still HIV positive, the amount of virus in the body is so low that current standard testing cannot detect it at the time of testing.
Undetectable = Untransmittable
The CDC has recognized clear scientific evidence that a person with a sustained, undetectable viral load CANNOT transmit HIV to their partners.
How does someone with HIV become "undetectable"?
With a little help from science! It's very unusual to have an undetectable viral load without the help of antiretroviral therapy, or ART. ART works to stop the virus from replicating (making more copies of itself) inside the body. If someone's viral load is undetectable, it means the HIV meds are working and they should definitely continue taking them to maintain the "undetectable" status. If someone stops taking HIV meds, then HIV will resume its attack on the immune system and the person's viral load will increase.
Why is being "undetectable" important when dating or hooking up with someone who is HIV positive?
Because the amount of virus in the blood is so low with someone who's positive and "undetectable", the CDC has recognized that the chances of HIV being transmitted to someone is virtually zero. Someone is much less likely to contract HIV from someone who is adherent to their HIV meds and "undetectable" than someone who doesn't know their status and could be infected without knowing it. If someone is infected and doesn't know it, then the viral load in their blood and semen is exponentially higher, making HIV easy to transmit. This is where most HIV infections happen among men who have sex with men. Remember, if he's had one sexual encounter since his last test, his status is a question mark.
Do I need to use condoms if someone is "undetectable"?
Condoms are still one of the most effective methods of preventing the spread of HIV. Whether you're the HIV positive partner or the HIV negative partner, no one wants a good roll in the sack to have lasting repercussions. If you're hooking-up, or just starting to date someone, safer sex should always be non-negotiable. There are a number of factors that can cause the levels of virus to fluctuate between tests – and other STIs that come along with unprotected sex are a big factor. Someone who's HIV negative with an STI could be up to 5-times more likely to contract HIV if exposed to it. Someone who's HIV positive with an STI is much more likely to have a detectable viral load – making transmission to someone else much easier can affect overall health. Regular STI testing and treatment plays a big role in reducing HIV transmission. Additionally, viral loads are only measured in blood samples, not semen or other sexual fluids where the levels may vary.
Can a person's viral load can become detectable between tests?
Viral load is a measure of the HIV virus in a blood sample on the day of the test. If someone is regularly taking their HIV meds without missing doses, their viral load will typically remain undetectable or at very low levels. However, there are a number of things that can cause someone's viral load to increase between tests. STIs are a big factor that can increase a person's viral load in the genital fluids. Viral load increases have also been found when a person's body is fighting a cold, flu or other infection. Additionally, missing doses of HIV meds or not being adherent to the ART routine can cause a person's viral load to increase. There are also indications of regular "blips" in viral load. If someone is living with HIV and also has a viral load increase, they may be able to transmit HIV more easily to an uninfected partner. If you're dating someone who's status is different than yours, the positive partner should get regular testing to ensure the viral load becomes and stays undetectable.
We're in an long-term, monogamous relationship and he's "undetectable". Can the condoms come off?
Consistent condom usage is still one the most effective ways to stop HIV transmission. But if you're starting to have conversations about taking condoms off in your mixed-status relationship, have an open and honest discussion with your partner about ways of reducing the risk of HIV transmission and these other things to consider:
- Stay Adherent to HIV Meds: Regular viral load testing will determine if the ART the HIV positive person is using is working. Taking HIV meds that are shown to reduce viral load to undetectable levels every day, without missing doses, will reduce the risk of transmission to the negative partner.
- Consider Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP: PrEP is a pill taken once a day by the HIV negative partner that has been shown to prevent HIV infection by 92 – 99%. PrEP must be taken every day to be as effective as possible. The combination between someone positive who is "undetectable" and someone negative and on PrEP has shown that the risk of transmission is extremely low.
- Reduce Higher Risk Sexual Activity: Unprotected, receptive anal sex is the highest risk sexual activity for HIV transmission. If you're thinking of taking off the condoms and want to continue to have anal sex, having sex that isn't "rough" and using ample amounts of lube can reduce microscopic tearing that can open the door to HIV infection. Also, consider engaging more in lower risk activities such as sensual massages, mutual masturbation and/or oral sex that have a lower risk of HIV transmission.
- Are you REALLY monogamous?: If your relationship is open, regular HIV testing for the negative partner is critical, as well as regular STD testing for both partners. STDs increase the likelihood of becoming infected with HIV for the negative partner and can increase the viral load in the positive partner, increasing the risk of transmission. If you're straying outside of the relationship and aren't being honest with your partner about it, use protection to reduce the risk of bringing STDs into the relationship and maintain a steady STD testing schedule (every 3 months).
- What if the Negative partner becomes Positive?: Both partners should answer this question honestly with each other before shedding the condoms. Contracting HIV is not only a difficult diagnosis for the person who just tested positive, but can also bring strong levels of guilt and regret for the positive partner who infected the person they love. These are feelings you may have to face if you remove a tool from the prevention toolbox and the negative partner becomes positive. Having an idea of how it will affect you and your partner up-front will help to ensure you're both on the same page, and what risks you're each willing to take.
- Define Ground Rules: Sometimes shedding condoms doesn't necessarily mean they come off for every type of encounter in your relationship. Having an honest conversation with your partner may reveal that you both feel comfortable accepting risks about certain sexual acts without a condom, but not comfortable with others – such as receptive anal sex with the HIV negative partner. While the risk still isn't zero, you'll both be on the same page about what risks you're willing to take.
What if an accident happens?
So – you've decided to hook-up or start dating someone who has a different status and you're taking precautions to prevent HIV transmission. But an accident happens such as a condom break or a drunken moment where you don't make the same decisions you usually would sober. What's next? Learn about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and how it can help prevent HIV if an unexpected exposure happens. But you'll need to act quickly – PEP is most effective if taken within 72 hours of exposure – and shown to be more effective if taken sooner.
With the improvement of HIV meds (ART), the introduction of PrEP, the availability of free HIV / STD testing, and a variety of protection methods available for free at IGNITE's Condom Bar, the ability for people of different status' to hook-up, start dating or enter into a relationship without the HIV negative partner becoming infected is greater than ever. HIV is considered now to be a treatable chronic condition with a number of tools in the prevention toolbox. While no one wants to become infected or to infect someone else – HIV doesn't have to keep you from finding Mr. Right, whatever your status is.


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Which Baby is Best for You?
Babyliss pro Hair Straighteners produced some of the best flat irons 2014, 2015 and 2016 had to offer and look set to stay at the top of the game in 2017.
Recently I came across their BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron and was really surprised by its cheap price tag (under $40!!!). I must admit I was pretty excited. Had I found the holy grail of cheap but good flat irons? Or has Babyliss dropped the ball?
So today I would like to compare the Pro Porcelain's quality, effectiveness, and features with the more expensive Babyliss flat iron models.
Hair Like a Porcelain Doll
This Babyliss flat iron has ceramic plates coated with porcelain. This alternative to a tourmaline coating is very good at conducting an even temperature without hot spots. They do not produce as many negative ions as titanium plates but there's still enough to keep moderate frizz at bay.
Is it Your Type?
The BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron seems to be pretty effective on most hair types. The one-inch plates have variable heat control up to 450 degrees so that you can cool it down for thin hair and heat it up for coarse or curly hair.
If you have a shorter hairstyle, the Pro Porcelain is not your best option because the plastic housing makes precision difficult and you can't get close into the roots. On the same note, if you've got the super long hair you're probably better with a straightener with wider plates.
Conclusion: these Babyliss pro hair straighteners are pretty good for any hair type as long as you've got a mid-length style.
Nice and Hot!
flat iron experts say that the optimum temperature for hair straightening is around 365 degrees, give or take a little depending on whether your hair is fine or coarse. These irons can go right up to 450 (NEVER put that much heat in your hair – the cortex will melt and you'll end up with a frazzled mess!). But don't worry, they have a variable temperature control so you can set it to the right level for your hair. The porcelain plates heat up really quickly and the heat seems to be fairly evenly distributed.
Straight out of the Shower?
Now I just want to throw another model into the mix! One model that's making a splash right now is the Babyliss wet and dry straightener. This straightener claims to work on damp (not dripping wet!) hair so that you can skip the blow drying stage altogether and get on with styling. The BaByliss Pro Wet-To-Dry Nano Straightener has the titanium plates and all of the same features of the traditional Nano with this added ability.
I'm not rushing out to buy a wet to dry straightener just yet. My concern is that the technology hasn't advanced to the stage where the straightener can cope with all that extra moisture. It might feel dry, straight and shiny when you first finish styling, but I'd be afraid of a frizz explosion later in the day!
I flicked over to Amazon.com and found that the Babyliss pro wet to dry flat iron reviews are quite mixed. Some people absolutely love it and won't live without it while others are less than impressed. It usually costs around $140.
Given a choice between the BaByliss Pro Wet-To-Dry Nano Straightener and the BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron, I would probably go with the wet to dry, mostly because I'm a real snob when it comes to materials and I love the strength, heat, and reliability of titanium. I think I'd mostly use it on dry hair, though.
Versatile Style
While this company does produce a range of curling tongs such as the Babyliss pro curling tongs and the titanium miracurl, they're not really necessary if you know how to use a flat iron to make curls. I often point people in the direction of the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium if they want a model they can use to curl.
The BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium has the right amount of heat, narrow plates and thin housing to make gorgeous flat iron curls that last all night. I'm always recommending this straightener to friends who want to be able to curl as well as straighten.
I'm not convinced that the BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron will have the same styling versatility. The thicker plastic housing makes it difficult to get in close to the roots (nobody wants a halo!) and will also lead to kinks and angles when you try to curl.
Just a Little Flimsy
One thing that's coming through loud and clear in the flat iron reviews of the Pro Porcelain is that it's a little lightweight, and not in a good way! A number of people have complained that the plates don't touch and some say that their model lasted less than a year (that being said, others reported that they lasted ages). I guess it comes back to "you get what you pay for" – if you buy $40 straighteners, you can expect about $40 worth of use from them. Hey, it's much less than the cost of one trip to the hairdressers!
At This Price, It's Worth A Try
If you've got your heart set on the Babyliss quality, style and name, but can't stretch to $140 for the titanium model, then the BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron is a pretty good option. It has one of the best babyliss flat iron prices you'll ever see at just $40 (approximately – prices are always changing). Why not check out what it's going for right now?
In terms of flat iron ratings, the Pro Porcelain is proving pretty popular. It has an overall customer rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars after well over 1000 reviews on Amazon.com. Most people say that it's great for the price but some find it frustrating that the plates don't touch and some say it just didn't last as long as it should have.
Summary: Which Baby is Sweetest?
Babyliss usa is one of the top hair straighteners brands in the world. I frequently recommend the BaByliss PRO Nano Titanium as the best professional hair straightener for people who want the versatility of being able to curl or straighten.
But does the BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron live up to the babyliss hair straightener name?
Yes – up to a point. It's a good option for any hair type, heats up quickly and evenly and most of the reviews are fairly positive. There is some concern over how long it will last and that the flimsier construction means that the plates don't always align.
The BaByliss Pro Porcelain Plate Flat Iron gets a 3.5 out of 5 star rating from me: it's an okay straightener but not one I'd buy for my salon (or for myself!).
The BaByliss Pro Wet-To-Dry Nano Straightener gets 4 out of 5 stars – it's a great idea but I'm just not convinced the technology's there yet.
And finally, I give the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium 4.5 out of 5 stars for its versatility, quality materials and lasting power.
In my opinion, the Babyliss ceramic straighteners with porcelain plates are just not at the standard of the Babyliss titanium models. That said, they're nearly $100 cheaper, so it's hardly a surprise.


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After our most recent Chichester First Friday breakfast networking event at Chichester Golf Club, Hunston, seven gung-ho golfers tackled the 18 hilarious holes at the newly opened Jungle Paradise Adventure Golf course, complete with the sights and sounds of the wild (the jungle wild not the host Pete Wild of course!).
The crazy Madagascar themed course winds its way around rocks, past wild animals, through dark caverns, under a crashed aircraft and waterfall and even includes crossing the water by pulley raft. There was a single hole in one by Steve Wilson (Chichester Print) and no less than three networkers (Paul Gibson, Steve Lyon and Steve Wilson) shared the same top score of 48 shots and were rewarded in chocolate for their efforts.
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A Telescope the Size of the Earth
'Imiloa presents Dr. Alison Peck, representing the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA)
Date: Fri. May 19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10, $8 for members (member level discounts apply)
We've all seen black holes popping up in science fiction movies and even in some 'end of the world' theories, but do black holes really exist and, if so, can we find them? The answer is yes—with the help of telescopes from around the world, including observatories on Maunakea. Learn more about black holes and how we can spot them by linking telescopes across the globe to create 'A Telescope the Size of the Earth,' at 'Imiloa's next Maunakea Skies talk on Friday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Alison Peck, representing the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) on Maunakea.
In April 2017, astronomers worked together to combine advanced technology in an extraordinary technique called Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) linking ground based instruments around the world to create, in effect, one giant telescope called the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). The EHT will deeply explore and target the supermassive black hole that resides at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy. The goal of this ambitious collaboration is to capture the first image of a black hole's event horizon, which is the point where light can no longer escape the object's gravity. Dr. Peck will discuss the circumstances that cause black holes to form, and some of the methods that astronomers use to detect these exotic objects in space. As more data is collected through the EHT, the more scientists are joining in this global development in the quest to grasp a deeper knowledge of black holes, the mysterious objects that challenge our laws of physics.
Dr. Peck, who currently serves as a Scientist at Gemini Observatory, has an extensive history of undertaking complicated projects in radio astronomy. She has been using the VLBA since she started working on her PhD in Physics at New Mexico Tech in 1994. After obtaining her PhD she spent two years in Germany where her focus was searching for gas falling into giant black holes. She moved to the Big Island in 2001 to work at the Smithsonian Submillimeter Array, and then went on to Chile in 2007 to commission the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter telescope, the largest ground-based telescope project in the world. She continues utilizing the VLBA and other international Very Long Baseline Interferometry facilities today, including several of the telescopes that took part in the recent observations of the Galactic center. Although she has studied and worked all over the world, Dr. Peck says she is always happiest when she is working on Maunakea.
Hosted by Planetarium Technician Emily Peavy, 'Imiloa's monthly Maunakea Skies program includes observational highlights of the current night sky over Hawai'i, with the audience able to view prominent constellations and stars visible during this time of year. Maunakea Skies planetarium presentations are held on the third Friday of each month. General admission tickets are $10, $8 for members (member level discounts apply). Pre-purchase tickets at 'Imiloa's front desk or by phone at 808-932-8901.
Member Level Discounts: $8 for UHH/HawCC Student, Kupuna, Individual, Dual, and Family Members; $6 for Patron Members; Free for Silver, Gold, and Corporate Members.
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Repair damage with an avocado
Mash a ripe avocado (pit removed) with one egg, then apply this home remedy to wet hair. Avocados are rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids, and minerals that will help restore luster to your hair, says Stephen Sanna, expert colorist at the Pierre Michel Salon in New York City. Leave on for at least 20 minutes, then rinse several times. Repeat once a week for damaged hair and once a month for healthy hair.


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A car driven by a 33-year-old Paso Robles woman rolled over on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Wednesday as a result of a chain-reaction crash caused by a driver suspected to be under the influence of drugs.
The CHP said that Jennifer Eppert was driving her 2002 GMC north near Reservoir Canyon Road at 12:20 p.m. Alongside her in the fast lane was Jason Johnson, 28, of Atascadero, who was driving a 1999 Mercury. Ahead of him was Alexander Holt, 20, of San Luis Obispo.
For no apparent reason, the CHP said, Holt slammed on his brakes. To avoid crashing into him, Johnson swerved to the right, colliding with Eppert. She lost control of her vehicle, and it rolled over.
Holt was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and causing injuries. Eppert complained of back and neck pain.
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If you are injured while on the job, then you have high chances of getting compensation from the employer or his insurance company. However, getting a claim could be a frustrating process due to many reasons. The employer may deny the claims and benefits as they may affect his profits. There are few things you have to do after you have been injured at the job site. First, you should inform your supervisor about your injury. The supervisor could be a manager or HR representative. According to the laws in any state, the employer should have a network of approved doctors, who should be ready to treat the workers.
Notifying and getting treatment from an approved doctor could be great evidence, which can help you make your claims easy. If the injury is big, then you should not hesitate to visit a hospital. Make sure to tell your doctor about all the incidents that lead to the injury. Usually, the compensation claims to be made in less 30 from the date of injury. Get the papers from the HR representative and fill them duly on time.
If the resulted injury forced you to miss the job for more than a week, then you are eligible for the compensation for the missed wages. Keep track of the days and time that you missed wages. You could be even eligible for temporary disability compensation if the injury keeps you out of work for an extended period.
You should stick to the treatment plan to increase the chances of your compensation. It means you should make use of all the appointments, treatment sessions and other follow up orders given by the doctor. Failing to follow the treatment plan to the fullest can decrease your compensation chances.
Workers' compensation law is quite complicated, and the employer may try to deny the compensation citing some reasons. In such cases, it is better to hire a worker compensation attorney. An attorney is a professional, who is well versed in the areas of law. He will know whether you are eligible for compensation. If you are eligible, then he will figure out the total amount of compensation, by looking into the severity of your injury and the related medical expense.
As a victim of a job site, you will be a great pain and frustration. Therefore, it is hardly possible for you to take a rational and sensible decision related to your workers' compensation. By hiring an attorney, you will have a professional, who can handle all your compensation matters. A compensation attorney not only helps in filling the forms and collecting the evidence, but he will also do his best to fight for your case.
Usually, the employer does not try to deny the compensation to the employer, if the former knows that the latter has hired an attorney. You can find the details of attorney on the Internet. Make sure that you always hire an attorney, who is a specialist in workers' compensation. Make sure to read the reviews to find a highly efficient attorney.


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Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free afternoon Walking Tours on the first Sunday of each month, May–October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in the relationship between art and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Sunday, August 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.
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For years, Facebook has been investing in artificial intelligence fields like machine learning and deep neural nets to build its core business—selling you things better than anyone else in the world. But earlier this month, the company began turning some of those AI tools to a more noble goal: stopping people from taking their own lives. Admittedly, this isn't entirely altruistic. Having people broadcast their suicides from Facebook Live isn't good for the brand.
But it's not just tech giants like Facebook, Instagram, and China's up-and-coming video platform Live.me who are devoting R&D to flagging self-harm. Doctors at research hospitals and even the US Department of Veterans Affairs are piloting new, AI-driven suicide-prevention platforms that capture more data than ever before. The goal: build predictive models to tailor interventions earlier. Because preventative medicine is the best medicine, especially when it comes to mental health.
If you're hearing more about suicide lately, it's not just because of social media. Suicide rates surged to a 30-year high in 2014, the last year for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has data.
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Got up bright and early, hooked up with my 2 beautiful portfolio models, and Pump House Trail here we went. Gorgeous rock waterfall, we get settled in, my ladies get used to the cold water (or just numb), the sun was PERFECT; we are ready to shoot some very sexy images, and people started coming from everywhere. Really..... it looked like a field trip! Then here comes these guys with hip waders on, snagging their hooks everywhere. If that wasn't enough, we topped it off watching a Copperhead snake bounce from rock to rock down the falls. Luckily for me, we did some shooting before hand. Thank you Bridget and Renee for hanging in there with me today! And a big thank you to all my other Portfolio models. You always give me everything I ask you to do and more. FYI.......I have an online gallery with all my work in it, but I'm putting together an actual leather album for people to actually hold in their hands and look at. Check back to see today's portfolio shots!
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EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Christian School will be closed until next Monday, as the building is drying out after suffering from a small electrical fire over the weekend.
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Dr Sofia Vasilopoulou
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Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou
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The fall of fascist regimes in the years following the end of the Second World War marked the delegitimisation of right-wing extremism across Europe. Increasingly, the far-right parties which are successful in Europe are those that have been able to modernise their ideology, framing the debate in terms of civic principles such as democracy, citizenship and respect for the rule of law.
In Greece in particular fascist ideals have been unthinkable, not least because of the memory of the Nazi invasion in the 1940s, and the atrocities and deprivation that followed, as well as the country's own experience of military dictatorship in the 1960s and 1970s. And yet in May and June 2012, over 400,000 Greek citizens voted for a party that represents precisely those ideals that are so vilified in Greece. What explains the dramatic rise of the extreme, ultranationalist Golden Dawn in a country that has experienced Nazi invasion and a military dictatorship?
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Dr Sofia Vasilopoulou is Lecturer in the Department of Politics at the University of York, United Kingdom. Her work examines the theme of political dissatisfaction with democracy and democratic institutions across Europe. She is co-editor of Nationalism and Globalisation: Conflicting or Complementary (Routledge 2011 with Daphne Halikiopoulou); and co-author of The Golden Dawn's Nationalist Solution: Explaining the Rise of the Far Right in Greece (Palgrave 2015 with Daphne Halikiopoulou).
Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou is Associate Professor in Comparative Politics at the Department of Politics and IR, University of Reading. Her work focuses on nationalism and party competition in Europe. She is mostly interested in right-wing extremism and the politics of exclusion. She is author of Patterns of Secularization: Church, State and Nation in Greece and the Republic of Ireland (Ashgate 2011); co- editor of Nationalism and Globalisation: Conflicting or Complementary (Routledge 2011 with Sofia Vasilopoulou); and co-author of The Golden Dawn's Nationalist Solution: Explaining the Rise of the Far Right in Greece (Palgrave 2015 with Sofia Vasilopoulou).


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Happy Tuesday, everyone! Yesterday was my SIX YEAR blog anniversary, can you believe it? It almost seems like yesterday that I was sitting in my room in my sorority house in college trying to come up with a name for my blog. Once I started it, I kept it a secret from all my college friends (I was embarrassed!), hoping that my blog would help me get a job in NYC in the magazine industry upon graduation. Things didn't exactly turn out the way I had planned (luckily, God knew what was best for me even if I didn't!) and what a wonderful, wild ride it has been over the past six years.
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Six Year Blog Anniversary!
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Yesterday was my SIX YEAR blog anniversary, can you believe it? It almost seems like yesterday that I was sitting in my room in my sorority house in college trying to come up with a name for my blog. Once I started it, I kept it a secret from all my college friends (I was embarrassed!), hoping that my blog would help me get a job in NYC in the magazine industry upon graduation. Things didn't exactly turn out the way I had planned (luckily, God knew what was best for me even if I didn't!) and what a wonderful, wild ride it has been over the past six years.
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Happy #6! How exciting and fun reading your first post. You still are the same girl and voice behind this blog! So fun seeing pictures from the beginning.ReplyDelete
As a new blogger, this is so encouraging to see your journey! Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
Ah a HUGE congratulations!!! It's been so wonderful to follow the journey of your success throughout all these years.ReplyDelete
Arum Lilea
Congrats! <3ReplyDelete
Happy 6 year anniversary!! Amazing photos all the way from the start!ReplyDelete
I hope you have a lovely Tuesday,
Congratulations! I'm so happy about your blog as I like you and your style really!ReplyDelete
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a HUGE congratulations lady for six wonderful years! I am so happy that I found your blog so many years ago- you are a constant source of encouragement and I look forward to all of your posts! Thank you also for inspiring all of us bloggers to keep working hard and that time is a such a key to success in this industry. You are inspiring!!ReplyDelete
Congrats and thank you again!!
Blessings, Rebecca :)
Congratulations, Caitlin! I've loved your blog for a few years now and you've been a huge inspiration to starting my own! :)ReplyDelete
I've been following you for a little over 3 years now and think you are just amazing! I love your sense of style and your values! I too am from NC (mountain area) and every morning when I get my day started I always go to your page to read. Congrats on your blogiversary and here's to many more years to come!ReplyDelete
Congratulations!!! I loved seeing the pictures throughout the years, what a great way to celebrate! I have been following since 2014 and there were many looks that were also my fave. :) Keep up the amazing work, what an accomplishment, and I know the best is still yet to come!ReplyDelete
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Happy 6th blogging birthday! I love your blog and your style and your sweetness!Please keep blogging!ReplyDelete
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Happy Blogiversary Cait! You've created a beautiful, warm space for your readers. It was fun to take a walk down memory lane with you. Here's to many more years. XOReplyDelete
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Congratulations on your amazing journey. I can't wait to refresh this page every morning to see what you have posted. You are a true inspiration and I can't wait to see what's to come! Thank you for sharing your pictures throughout your journey, it was fun to take a look back! xoReplyDelete
Aww! Congratulations, Caitlin! What an incredible journey! I think I started following you around two years ago. It love Blogiversary posts like this because I like to see the evolution of other people's work. You've come such a long way! I read an article about you a while back talking about how you started (I think it was with a local boutique) and how you even scrap blog posts if there's not enough product in stock so your readers would have a chance to get the item you're wearing. That is VERY awesome of you! I feel like you blog from a genuine place and hope you know that your work ethic is inspiring! xoReplyDelete
She Sweats Diamonds
CONGRATS Cait!!! I remember finding your blog for the first time when I was a freshman in college and just starting blogging and I thought it was so cool that you lived in Greenville because I had just visited there for the first time on a day trip and was still getting familiar with the Carolinas. #tbt haha. :-) So proud of all of your success and thank you for being one of my biggest role models in blogging! Can't wait to hopefully see you in Vermont this fall!ReplyDelete
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Happy blogiversary! I love seeing your pictures evolve over the years, I feel like I've been following your journey for forever! It was so nice to finally meet you and go out to dinner with you when you came to S. Fla and see what a genuinely sweet person you were! I can't wait to see what you do in the future! <3ReplyDelete
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Congrats!! Six years is a huge milestone. And if you ever do want to get into publishing, let me know, I'd be happy to help (I'm currently in books, but also did magazine PR for a few years).ReplyDelete
I have been reading your blog since the beginning, it's one of the things that inspired me to start blogging. I love how positive all your posts are! Happy blogging anniversary!ReplyDelete
Lauren | Pretty as a Peony
Congrats girl! You have come so far and have grown into the perfect blogger! Your style and posts are amazing! Keep em coming :)ReplyDelete
Brittany :)
Congratulations and happy blog anniversary Caitlin! I love reading your blog every morning and I've made many purchases from your styles, love love love them!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Caitlin! What an accomplishment. It's so amazing and inspirational to see how far you've come <3ReplyDelete
xo, Katie
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Oh how I miss the twinkly instagram filter! Loved watching your blog grow.ReplyDelete
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So fun to reminisce! I remember the bubble necklace trend! Ha :) Thanks for being a role model all this time for me <3ReplyDelete
Wow! It's wonderful to see that you have come so far. Hopefully, I will be able to look back as you have done and be proud at what I have achieved. So glad that I discovered your blog 2 years ago.ReplyDelete
I started my blog too but was also embarrassed to share it on social media and with friends. I am getting there though.
Mich x
Happy Anniversary! :)ReplyDelete
I've really enjoyed following along. You have such great style and that combined with your faith...you are beautiful on the outside and the inside!
What a great accomplishment ��ReplyDelete
Wow 6 years, looks like you had such a great journey with this blog! Even though I'm fairly new to your website but I'm already in love with it <3ReplyDelete
I love this post so much and love following you on social media. Your blog is one of my favorites to read every day and pull inspiration from. Congrats on your 6 years, you are fabulous!!! Thank you for the trip down memory lane and it was wonderful seeing your very first blog post!!! :) XOXOReplyDelete
HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!! I have been following you almost from the beginning and I have to say that I've loved pretty much every single outfit you've ever worn. Your style is impeccable, you are gorgeous, and you are genuine, so I'm sure that's why you've been so successful! I wish you many, many more years of doing what you love! Cheers, Cait! XOReplyDelete
Happy 6 years Caitlin!!! I've been following you for about 3 years and it's so inspiring to see how far you've come since your first post! I read an interview with you a couple months back and love how much passion you put into each and every post. Keep it up girl, you have some of the best style out there <3ReplyDelete
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
Congrats dear!! I love your posts! Keep it up <3ReplyDelete
Happy Six Years!!! So exciting! When I found your blog almost 2 years ago, I went back and read all of your posts from the very beginning. I loved seeing your progress as the years went by. I totally understand about not sharing your blog at first. I am the same way. My blog is not exactly how I want it to be yet, so I don't share it with a lot of people. Crazy! I guess I'm more sensitive to what people I know think of it than strangers! Hope you are out celebrating!ReplyDelete
Congratulations! That's a huge milestone!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary, Cait!ReplyDelete
I'm a new-ish reader, so i haven't been able to share your journey until now...it's so great to see how authentic you have remained to yourself! I love reading your posts each day <3
Congratulations. This was a beautiful journey though all the nice pictures.ReplyDelete
Keep up the fabulous work.
Love, Esther
Congrats on 6 years!!ReplyDelete
Congratulations! Seeing your blog grow is such an inspiration to me as a beginner blogger. Loved reading your first post!ReplyDelete
xo, Carey
Congrats on 6! You have had such high quality content from the beginning and never slack! It is so impressive to see :) Looking forward to following along as you continue this journey!ReplyDelete
This post honestly made me emotional! Congrats on 6 years! Ever since I started blogging in 2015, you have been my biggest inspiration. I love all the content you put out and I have enjoyed reading your blog day after day! Thank you for inspiring me. I have loved seeing all of your successes as I have followed you and can't wait to see all you accomplish!ReplyDelete
Kalina | Simply Semisweet
This was such a fun post! I have been following along for so long, and I remember falling in love with some of these outfits. Fun to look back on!ReplyDelete
Happy Anniversary!!! Love how much your style has grown and become more inspiring!! Cheers to the next years of blogging!!!ReplyDelete
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Oh my goodness congratulations!!! This is so inspiring <3ReplyDelete
Such a fun post! It's been great following along with you since the beginning and so inspiring to see how far you've come! xoReplyDelete
Congratulations! I started following you around the April 2014 pic and it's crazy that it feels like yesterday seeing some of those blogposts/pictures.ReplyDelete
Congrats!!! So glad I started following you on IG! You're so beautiful inside and out!!! Love all the candid reviews and advice! Keep it up, girl!ReplyDelete
Congrats on such an amazing accomplishment! I've been following you from the beginning and love seeing your growth throughout the years. It's encouraging and inspiring. Wishing you many more successful years! XoReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 26, 2017 at 7:24 AM
Gorgeous photos! It's amazing to see how far you've come! Keep going strong girl!ReplyDelete
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Happy Blogiversary! It has been so fun following your blog and I have always LOVED your style!ReplyDelete
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Congratulations! I can't believe it has been six years since we were in college and I remember finding your blog when I started my first blog (Jane Austen Meets Southern Prepster which then became Preppin' Postgrad). God always has a way of taking our plans and doing immeasurably more. It's crazy to think back on your time in Greenville and knowing when you were so excited to move back and become a full time blogger. Jess at Just JessReplyDelete
Wow what a post! I remember every single one of these pictures, being on both your Insta and your blog (I still remember when you had 6,000 Instagram followers haha). Meeting up with you and your sweet Mama to chat over lunch a few years back is still one of my best blogging memories. You are such a sweet and genuine person, and that always shows through your posts. God certainly did have a different plan for you and your blog (Isn't His way always exceeding abundantly more than all we could ask or think?!). And wow look at where you are now! Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and I can't wait to see what's in store for you in the future. I know you will continue to do great things :)ReplyDelete
Huge congratulations Caitlin. Your blog is intersting and very well written and I look forward to it every day. PS. My favourite pic out of this post has to be the one of Prince George as a kitten? How cute is he?ReplyDelete
Lots of love from Germany, Anne
As someone who is really trying to start making more out of her blog and kept her blog a secret as well when I first started. This is so encouraging and gives me hope that if I continue to trust in God and push forward things will work out. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Congrats! What an accomplishment! You were obviously meant to do this as your posts were great right from the start. Thanks for all the inspo over the years! I just started my blog late last year after years of reading other blogs - what fun it's been!ReplyDelete
Xoxo Kate
Congrates and here's to many more years! I love your blog <3ReplyDelete
Congrats and happy blogiversary!! I have been following your blog for a few years now and you have genuinely influenced my style and the clothes I buy! You have been my favorite blogger for the past few years and I look forward to your posts every single day!ReplyDelete
Happy blog anniversary! I am actually celebrating my 2nd today! :) I loved seeing all these photos! Can't wait to see what you do in the future! :) :)ReplyDelete
HUGE congratulations Caitlin!!! Seriously amazing and you are goals all around. Even though I never commented I was following along and you were such a huge part of why I started blogging too!ReplyDelete
Happy 6th blog anniversary! So fun seeing photos from various times xReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 26, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful milestone!ReplyDelete
Congratulations! I've lived in New York my whole life and it's over-rated ;)ReplyDelete
I was flipping through your photos and didn't realize I've been reading your blog for so long! You've done such a great job. Keep it up!
Love this!! So happy to see the progress you have made! :) Your my fave blogger and I think it's really cool you did this! :)ReplyDelete
Many congratulations! While going through your pictures, I just realised that I've been following your blog closely since 2014! Lol! Three years! It feels much shorter than that! Wishing you continued success in the future & may you keep inspiring women (like me) to dress better & be better! Thank you for everythingReplyDelete
Such a fun post looking back on all your great posts! I absolutely love your blog and find so much inspiration from your outfits. You are always so sweet and genuine. I also love how creative your posts are! You consistently create amazing content! Keep up the great work and congratulations on six years! :)ReplyDelete
Congrats on 6 years !!! I love to read your blog!! And my pinterest is SATURATED with so many of your outfits!!!ReplyDelete
Congratulations Cailtlin! I have been following your blog for quite sometime now, and as a college girl who recently started her blog, you really are an inspiration for me. I hope I can make as big of an impact as you did!ReplyDelete
Much love,
Ashley from Dear Ash
Hi! So so so proud of you, girl! Even though I got out of blogging and rarely have time to catch up on blogs, its been so fun to catch up on instagram and to see you SOAR these past few years. It's truly amazing and I can't wait to see what else is in store for you. Keep going and doing what you do! Its so fun! xoReplyDelete
Congratulations! I love to see how you and your blog have changed and grown over the year! I have been following your blog for quite awhile now, and blogger who recently really got into blogging, you really are an inspiration for me! I love your style!ReplyDelete
xoxo, Katie
Congrats on all of your success, Cait! It's very well deserved! You have amazing style and you provide so much inspiration! Keep up the great work! Wishing you lots of continued success!ReplyDelete
With Love & Style
Huge congratulations to you Caitlyn! I've only followed your blog for a few months but I have to say that it so inspiring and beautiful, I'm now a dedicated follower! Also, congratulations on your engagement!! I couldn't be happier for you, even though we don't personally know each other :)ReplyDelete
Congrats pretty lady! I'm pretty sure I'm now ob-sessed with you and your blog! Fav fo' sho'! Keep it up! xoxoReplyDelete


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All Films.All Above Board.NOW INCLUDES TV SHOWS & TV LISTINGS
Story of a woman with the perfect career and perfect family. But when a young photographer enters her life, everything changes. What seemed to be the perfect life, becomes not so perfect as the photographer shows her what life is really about.


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Another week of intriguing data points has come and gone, and we've curated the 12 most interesting and fun stats that we saw. Check 'em out:
1. According to Web-based data from Amobee Brand Intelligence, Burger Chef was the brand most associated with the critically acclaimed AMC show Mad Men between April 1 and May 11. Burger Chef was Sterling Cooper & Partners' key pitch during the last year's first half of season 7 of Mad Men, so that storyline really carried over. (While Burger Chef was a real fast-food chain, it was swallowed up by Hardee's and disappeared as a name in 1996.) IBM took second place, as its brand was 90 percent as associated with Mad Men as Burger Chef.
2. More than 40 percent of the 2,784 global consumers recently surveyed by SDL said their worst customer experience occurred via digital industries. Oof.
3. How about a little distinctly more positive news? Mediabong—which announced a $5 million Series B round of funding on May 13—said it achieved a 90 percent "video-through rate" for L'Oréal in a recent five-week ad campaign across various publishers. Video-through rate (VTR) measures the number of pre-roll video ad impressions served divided by the promos viewed in 100 percent of the video player for half the spot, per the Paris-based company.
4. Percolate is evidently killing it, raising $40 million in funding last week and stating that its revenues are growing 165 percent yearly. The New York-based social media agency gets brands like Unilever, GE, Chobani, Pinterest, Heineken and Converse in front of consumers on Snapchat and Instagram.
5. Social and mobile media get all the attention, but email and direct mail aren't exactly dead. In fact, the Blumenthal Performing Arts in Charlotte, N.C., says it is getting response rates between 50 percent and 60 percent in the channels thanks to better data-based targeting.
6. Popkey, a GIF-based mobile app that seems ripe for repeat usage among the millennial set, tells us that around only 50 percent of its undisclosed number of users open the app once a month. Since its content seems fun and potentially addictive, one would think it have a higher open rate.
7. Food trucks have long loved social media, and now foodie festivals are getting into the act. For instance, in the past six months, Harlem EatUp has grown its Instagram followers by 6.9 times, its Facebook fans have spiked 4.3 times, and Twitter followers are up 2.7 times.
8. KitKat sent out 600,000 candy bars in the United Kingdom with wrappers that said "YouTube Break" instead of the normal brand. Just what online video binge watchers need—sugar.
Read more: 12 Interesting and Fun Digital Marketing Stats From the Last Week


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We hadden eerder al het genoegen om persoonlijk kennis te mogen maken met de hartelijkheid van Tess Gerritsen maar nu kreeg onze Jeanine ook nog eens de gelegenheid om met haar te babbelen over o.a. haar nieuwste Rizzoli&Isles 'Ik heb een geheim'. Hoe gezellig dat werd kun je hier lezen, veel plezier!
Where did you get the inspiration for this book?
While on holiday in Italy, I visited art museums and saw numerous paintings by masters of medieval art. Many of these paintings had religious themes, with the same characters appearing again and again: the Madonna and child, as well as numerous saints. I was growing tired of seeing the same characters and themes, until I read a book called HOW TO READ A PAINTING by Patrick De Rynck. It taught me the symbolism of religious paintings, and I learned about the clues that painters used. If you see a woman holding a palm leaf, you know that she died a martyr, and you can recognize the saints by certain symbols. Mary Magdalene is usually portrayed with an ointment pot. St. Sebastian is the figure shot with arrows. St. Catherine of Siena is often shown standing with the broken wheel on which she was tortured. I became fascinated by how symbols tell stories, and I wondered: what if a killer did the same thing at crime scenes? What if he left symbols as a message to someone?
When you've got an idea for a new story, how do you continue? Do you just start writing what comes to mind or do you first make some kind of plan with specific details?
If I have an exciting idea, I usually can't wait to start writing, and I'll just begin. I may have a very vague idea of where the story will go, but nothing is planned out in detail. My first draft is very much an exploration, and sometimes I don't know who the killer is until more than halfway through the story. I have tried plotting out things ahead of time, but those plans never worked out. The most interesting twists usually come to me while I'm in the middle of writing the book.
How do you create the new characters in your books? Do you use your own experiences to create them?
The best characters are the ones who almost create themselves, without my thinking too hard about them. Usually, they come to me through their voices. I can hear them speak to me, and I let them show me the way. Often, they reveal themselves by what they say and do, and I get to know them while writing the first draft. Sometimes they're inspired by people I've met. Jane Rizzoli, for instance, was inspired by the female police officers I've spoken to, women who must be smarter and tougher than the men, just to gain respect. The character of the killer in THE SURGEON was someone who just started speaking to me, and I never had to think much about who he was. I never do biographical sketches, and I don't bother to come up with trivial facts about their lives ahead of time. Those details just pop up during the writing of the book.
Personally I like Jane's husband Gabriel Dean, the FBI Agent. Have you thought about writing a book (a standalone) about him?
No, I haven't. It sounds like an interesting idea!
Which kind of books do you read yourself? And do you have a favorite author?
I like to read nonfiction, especially books about history, science, and archaeology. Right now, I have two nonfiction books on my night stand, one about the effect of music on our brains, and the other about a botanist obsessed with exotic plants. My favorite author is Michael Pollan, who writes non-fiction about cooking, food, and where it comes from.
What's on your bucket list that you really want to do soon?
I'd love to live in Italy for a year. I'd love to learn more foreign languages. And there are many destinations in the world I would like to travel to, if only I could find the time.
You had an cameo in the series' final season of Rizzoli and Isles on tv. What was it like?
It was a fun experience! They wrote a really easy part for me -- I played myself, meeting my characters at a mystery writers conference. For a day, I got to pretend I was a Hollywood actor, complete with my own trailer, costume fittings, and getting my makeup and hair done. I learned how hard actors work. It's tiring just shooting even a very short scene because it must be shot again and again to get various camera angles. And I was so nervous that I'd mess up my lines!
If you knew that all life on earth would end on January the first, how would you spend your last days?
With my family, playing with my granddaughters. In the end, family is what really matters to me.
Dear Tess, thank you so much for this interview! Have a nice time in The Netherlands and in Belgium and good luck with your new book!
Jeanine Feunekes-Both
Lees HIER de recensie 'Ik heb een geheim'


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Kawasaki Z1R – 1978
Year: 1978
Manufacturer: Kawasaki
Model: Z1R
Colour: Blue
Engine Size: 1000
Drive Type: Chain
Start Type: Combo
Restored 1978 Kawasaki Z1R Motorcycle.
This Kawasaki Z1R was restored by its owner.
The frame and swing arm and all mounting brackets including the rear brake calliper were powder coated.
The engine was rebuilt with new piston rings and the head was refurbished.
A new timing chain was installed.
All of the seals and gaskets were replaced.
The brakes were rebuilt with new pads and seals.
New fork seals were fitted.
Electronic ignition was installed.
A new seat cover and foam was fitted.
A new drive chain was fitted.
New stardust blue paint was professionally applied.
The carburettors were cleaned and rebuilt.
This bike was restored very close to the original specifications however the owner did make some small changes like stainless steal hex screws on the engine.
A great looking original Kawasaki Z1R Motorcycle.


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Art Lessons for Adults, Teens and Middle School:Portfolio Prep
I have both a BFA and an MFA in Visual Arts. During my six years and two summers obtaining my art degrees I studied painting. I taught Art classes at SUNY Buffalo while obtaining my Masters degree in Fine Arts. I taught... read more
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The Five Stages of Injury
Three months ago today, my father lost a hard-fought battle with cancer. As I mourned that loss today the way I have so many days over the last three months, I also struggled through yet another long, injury-induced workout at the gym, thankful to be alive and have the opportunity to train, but sad and frustrated not to be able to do the one thing that brings joy to my life. During this long workout, it occurred to me that the process of coping with a serious injury and the process of coping with death are not so different.
Many people, especially non-athletes, do not realize the emotional impact injury can have. They are not sensitive to this situation because they have never experienced it. For those of us, however, who have experienced what it is like to wake up one morning and not be able to do the thing about which we are most passionate, injury can be a very dark and frustrating time.
Stage 1 (Denial): Denial is a defense mechanism, the refusal to accept the reality of a situation. "If I just take a couple ibuprofen and RICE for a day or so, I'll be fine. It's just achy. I'll be back by this weekend!" Denial, for me, is fear masked in optimism.
Stage 2 (Anger): Anger manifests itself in many ways. It fulfills a need to blame someone or something for what has happened, however displaced those feelings may be: "Why me? I do everything right and people who don't have no issues. It's not fair!" My anger surfaces the most when I observe people running recklessly on treadmills in ways that would make most runners shudder. Most recently, I saw a man running down the street with a lit cigarette in his mouth. I considered tripping him, but I couldn't hobble fast enough to catch him.
Stage 3 (Bargaining): Bargaining is the hope that you can postpone the inevitable through negotiation. "I promise I won't run for three days, I'll rest, and I'll even see a doctor. After that, I'll be fine then. I'll be back by next weekend!" For me, bargaining is both the realization of and frustration over the inevitable but it, too, is masked in optimism.
Stage 4 (Depression): Depression begins when a person starts to realize the inevitability of a situation: "It's been two, three, five, six, eight weeks and I haven't gotten better." Burdened by constant pain and feelings of hopelessness, a person begins to question: "What's the point? I'm never going to get better anyway." Constant questions about progress (or lack there of), coupled with the pressure of upcoming events, can be overwhelming. Likewise, it is demoralizing to go to bed each night with the hope of a pain-free tomorrow only to awaken in pain the next day.
Stage 5 (Acceptance): Finally coming to terms with a situation, a person can begin to move on and recover: "It is what it is, but it won't always be like this. Things will get better one of these days and that day just might be tomorrow."
Recovering from injury, like coping with loss, is a long and painful process. This injury has taught me that time truly is what heals and some things take longer than others to stop hurting. Almost eight weeks from the date of my injury, my body has not fully recovered. I still hurt and I'm still scared that I'll never feel normal again. I cycle through these stages over and over and over, usually resting on depression. Today, however, as I think about my dad and his struggle, the way he awoke in pain day after day but still persevered, I consider myself fortunate and I'm even a little hopeful.


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|Kid and their Grown up Book Club
Event Type: Children & Families
Age Group(s): Youth grades 4-6, Children grades 1-6
Date: 12/14/2017
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
The world is a better place when kids read and talk with their grown ups. Meet other families and discuss this month's book or whatever you are reading. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Raymond Timberland Library.Library: Raymond Timberland Library Map to the Raymond Library
Contact: Raymond Timberland Library
Contact Number: 942-2408


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May 30, 2016
By Dr. Mercola
It seems that coconut oil has been getting a lot of press lately and for many different reasons. It has a number of surprising uses, as a food, certainly, but for many other health-related benefits. Some of them are quite surprising.
That's why coconut oil seems to have moved from "What is it?" to "It's a superfood!" as people all over the world take stock of what it can do for them.
The Overall Health Benefits of Consuming Coconut Oil
Nutritionally speaking, the fatty acids in coconut oil lend can have significant effects on your wellbeing. Just take a look at some of the body-wide benefits you can reap just by adding this oil to your diet:
•Supports proper thyroid function – Unlike soy oil and other vegetable oils, coconut oil does not interfere with thyroid function. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation that may lead to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
•Promotes heart health – Animal and human studies found that heart disease risk factors such as total, LDL and HDL cholesterol levels were greatly improved by taking coconut oil.
In particular, coconut oil's saturated fats may actually increase "good" HDL cholesterol, while also helping convert "bad" LDL cholesterol into a less harmful form. (More on this later)
•Promotes healthy brain function – Researchers found that ketones may work as an alternative energy source for malfunctioning brain cells, which has been found to reduce symptoms in Alzheimer's disease patients.
•Gives your immune system a boost – The lauric acid, antimicrobial lipids, capric acid, and caprylic acid that coconut oil contains are known for their antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Regularly using it may help prevent colds/flus, and alleviate illnesses like hepatitis C, herpes and the Epstein-barr virus.
•Helps promote weight loss – Coconut oil provides an excellent "fuel" for your body and stimulating your metabolism to help you shed excess body fat.


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This week's print is officially dedicated to my friend, Hunter Poarch. And here's why.
1. Hunter is a big fan of body builder Ronnie Coleman. Well, at the very least, he's a big fan of this youtube video. It's full of inspiring quotes such as, "YEAH BUDDY", "Ain't nothin' but a peanut", "LIGHTWEIGHT", and yes, you guessed it..."Ain't nothin' to it but to do it".
2. Hunter loves to quote Ronnie Coleman, and while it's typically said as a joke, he really lives up to the "Ain't nothin' to it but to do it" mantra.
Hunter is in his Family Medicine residency here in Portland and has made it look remarkably easy. Yes, because he's smart and capable and all that, but I think what really sets him apart is his attitude. Hunter shows up to work with eagerness and an expectation to work hard. When a problem arises, he works to solve it rather than sitting around complaining about it. Or worrying about it.
Being around Hunter often makes me wonder...how often have I prevented myself from doing something great because of fear or worry? How many times have I chosen to wallow in self-pity rather than spending that energy solving the problem that caused me stress/anxiety/pain in the first place? So. Many. Times.
So, ironically enough, I started playing around with brush lettering this past week. You may have seen my post on instagram, and if so, you'll know that I have never, ever liked my handwriting. I've always turned down requests to add lettering to my artwork because I've never felt confident in it. But I'm realizing that so much of being an artist is just saying "yes" and figuring it out as you go.
Because, damnit, there ain't nothin' to it but to do it.
So in homage to my friend Hunter (and Ronnie Coleman), I'm releasing a print that is ALL LETTERS. And I'm over here cringing about it. I don't think this is my best work and this is certainly not my sweet spot, but that's what this whole weekly print series is about, right? To challenge myself to try new things and grow as an artist. And not worry about what people think. Especially my inner critic, who tends to not be very kind.
And...AND! Because I'd like all of you to join me in adopting Hunter's "get it done" attitude, I'm offering this print fo' FREE as a downloadable 8x10 print. So go download it, print it out 1,000 times (or more!) and push yourself to try something new this week.
Love & Respect,
P.S. I couldn't figure out how to get you the free print in the shop without you having to enter your credit card information. Sorry about that! And don't worry...you won't be charged anything. If any squarespace wizards out there know how to bypass this step, help a sister out! :)


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If you turn to page 3 of any issue of Crack Whore Magazine,
you'll find a photo of a woman who looks
pretty much exactly like this, right down to the
stencilled eyebrows and the shoulder tattoo.
So naturally, she figured the best thing to do would be to offer him therapeutic vagina on demand and listen to his rambling, drug-addled bullshit and basically just enable him to continue to believe he didn't need no stinkin' rehab until the whole thing blew up in his married face and made her famous. (Hey, it worked for Monica Lewinsky.)
I'm sure you all feel like shit now for thinking it was just a cheap affair, when obviously it was a humanitarian gesture on Richardson's part. This is what separates the saints from us ordinary mortals, people. Selfless devotion to the afflicted, and therefore, our Lord.