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ISIS, oil and Turkey: What was found in Syrian town liberated from ISIS terrorists by Kurds
[VIDEO] Via Russian Insider on You Tube
Putin Reveals ISIS Funded by 40 Countries, Including G20 Members
UN Report Reveals How Israel is Coordinating with ISIS Militants Inside Syria
Fake News!! CNN & BBC Busted!! ISIS Is A Fake Threat!! 2014 (AS I HAVE SAID)
18 Months I Warned You About ISIS, Time And Time Again, Fell on Deaf Ears – Now Look
Via: http://yournewswire.com/isis
A Russian documentary crew have uncovered damning evidence proving that the Turkish government colluded with ISIS in purchasing their oil – funding the terror organisation and providing logistical support for the group to overthrow President Assad in Syria.
Documents obtained by Russia Today suggests that ISIS' biggest sponsor is Turkey.
Shortly after the outbreak of the Syrian war, IS became a game-changer in Iraq and, in particular, Syria. Beheadings on camera, mass killings, and enslavement, as well as apparent connections to the Paris and Brussels attacks had become synonymous with the terror group, giving it wide publicity. Running a viable militant organization with such remarkable capabilities would be impossible without some logistical and financial support from the outside.
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You've Been Average Long Enough
I began my morning with a 7 o'clock date with the gym doing fasted cardio. I've actually had several 7:00 a.m. dates over the past month. Some at the gym with the treadmill or elliptical and others in my living room with Shaun T teaching me the importance of tilting, tucking and tightening.
I grew tired of the little-to-no results I've been yielding on my most recent fitness journey; and I learned that in order to accomplish what you never have, you must do things you've never done.
So here I was, becoming the morning person I vowed I'd never be and waking up earlier than I had to, to work out. I even had the audacity to head back to the gym after work to torture myself some more. I was dedicated to progress and I was tired of being stagnant. If I had to shake my body up a little more, then I was willing to do it!
It's all part of the process, I tell myself. Making myself uncomfortable. Trial, error and evaluation. It's about setting new goals and trying new things to get there. It's about shaking up my stagnancy enough to explode into success. It's about me finally acknowledging that I've been average long enough.
I was tired of settling for what was acceptable to others. Tired of living to their standards and not my own. Tired of talking myself out of my obsession to be better - listening to the voices around me telling me I'm fine where I am. Perhaps I was fine enough for the world, but to me, I wanted more. There's nothing wrong with wanting more.
My body is only one example of this recurring theme in my life. The one where I overwhelm myself to achieve better but those around me tell me I'm in a great space. The one where I'm unhappy where I am, but those around me try to convince me I should be.
"It's all part of the process", I continue to say. As I pry myself out of bed each morning. Not just for fitness, but for life. For this new job and these freelance opportunities; for this relationship I'm struggling to build; for DEAR QUEENS, for this book; and for everything else I'm working toward this year. I force myself out of bed and walk into uncomfortable situations because average is not where I belong. 'Regular' has never been an adjective that could be tacked on to the end of my name, and I'll be d*mned if it becomes one now.
"It's all part of the process", I repeat to myself. It's about stepping out of your comfort zone to break through the doors of mediocrity. It's about taking it up a notch to be better. It's about embracing those moments of discomfort and acknowledging that the couch with the rocks underneath the cushions won't be occupied for much longer. Because discomfort breeds growth. It forces you up off the couch, out of the bed and away from what you've grown so complacent in. It stretches you. It builds you.
You've been average long enough. You've been scuffling with the same routine long enough. You've been uncertain, underwhelmed and unhappy, long enough. It's time to wake up - at 5:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m, or 3:00 p.m - and get what you so rightfully deserve. It's time to put on and show out, leaving all things 'regular' behind, to grasp on to the extraordinary you have waiting.


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- Calories 363
- Fat 18.2g
- Satfat 6.3g
- Monofat 8g
- Polyfat 1.9g
- Protein 24.5g
- Carbohydrate 6.1g
- Fiber 1.1g
- Cholesterol 103mg
- Iron 2.8mg
- Sodium 429mg
- Calcium 33mg
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Sprinkle steaks with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from pan, and keep warm. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, rosemary, and mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown. Sprinkle mushroom mixture with flour; cook 30 seconds. Add wine; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and butter to pan, stirring until butter melts. Cut steaks across the grain into thin slices. Serve with sauce.
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Bluebloods : April 2010
SUCCESSFUL vendors at last year's Easter Sale, Peter and Colleen Boyle have more than 30 years combined experience in the thoroughbred industry, having worked at some of the Hunter Valley's best-known farms. They established Sefton Park Stud at Scone in 2004. For the first few years the couple sold a handful of horses with Segenhoe, and then Sefton Park sold under its own Easter banner for the first time last year, achieving an average above $100,000. "If we can do the same this year we will be very happy," Peter said, pleased to be taking a larger draft of 11 to Sydney. The quality of those mares is evident in the strength of the draft. Lot 40 is a bay colt by Al Maher ex Marzipan (by Gold Brose). His sire's oldest are three and have been shaping extremely well. Bred on the highly successful Danehill/Biscay cross, this colt is a half-brother to the lightly raced dual winner Glaze and out of a metropolitan- winning, half-sister to the Group winners Viennetta and Butterscotch. Lot 71, a bay colt by Commands ex Navaja (by Daggers Drawn), is by one of Danehill's best sire sons who is a member of the Eight Carat clan. He is the second foal of a four times winning mare who was Gr.3 placed in the US. Lot 92, a bay colt by Fastnet Rock ex Pennatus (by Charnwood Forest), is by one of Australia's most popular young stallions. He is a three-quarter brother to the city winner Mercia, out of a half-sister to the stakes winners Northeast Sheila (dam of the tough Listed winner Jacqueline Rouge), Kablammo and Dashing Granada (dam of the stakes placed Albaicin). Grandam Jovan is a city-winning, half-sister to the stakes winners Gold City and Sioux Chief. Lot 243, a bay colt by Rock of Gibraltar ex Viennetta (by Pins), is bred on the excellent Danehill/Snippets cross. He is the second foal of a Gr.2-winning half-sister to the Gr.3 winner Butterscotch - also the family of Lot 40. Carries four strains of Northern Dancer and a 6fx7m cross of the wonderful mare Grey Flight. Lot 301, a bay colt by Pins ex Bali Sugar (by Christmas Tree), is bred on a 4mx4m cross of Star Kingdom, he too is from the Viennetta family. Lot 335, a chestnut colt by Hussonet ex Captain's Command (by Volksraad), is a half-brother to this season's Gr.3-winning two year-old Sweet Cheeks. Grandam is a winning daughter of the Gr.3 mare Grand Jette and this fellow is bred on a 6mx7m cross of the terrific mare Pocahontas. Lot 457, a grey colt by More Than Ready ex Gray Gladiolus (by Inciderator), is by a high class, versatile proven stallion out of an imported mare whose first two to race are both winners. Grandam is the Gr.3 mare Gladiolus, winner of 17 races and dam of the Gr.1 winner Swamp King, the Gr.3 winner Stylish Senor and the Listed winner Dramatis. Lot 503, a bay colt by Savabeel ex Trisha's Belle (by Sir Tristram), is bred on a 3mx2m cross of Sir Tristram. He is from the third crop of a Cox Plate- Gr.1 winner who is faring well at stud. This colt is a half- brother to the Listed-winning juvenile Mary Lavelle and the multiple city winners Sable and Trophy and out of a sister to the seven times Group winner Tri Belle. Third dam is the outstanding race and broodmare Star Belle. "He is typical of his family, very strong. He will need a little bit of time being from the Zabeel line." Lot 534 is a chestnut filly by Singspiel ex Dictatorial (by Thunder Gulch). Her sire didn't stand here for long but he left his mark with an exceptional strike rate. She is the first foal of an imported half-sister to the stakes winner Ilha Grande. Grandam is the stakes placed Miss Evans, daughter of the Gr.2 mare Targa. Boasts an interesting pedigree, with multiple strains of the prolific Almahmoud family via three crosses of Northern Dancer, one of Halo and another of that stallion's half-sister Queen Sucree. "She will need some time as the breed usually do, but you have to be impressed by her sire's strike rate." Lot 602, a bay filly by Excites ex Shower of Steel (by Comet Shine), is from the first crop of a well-related Gr.1- winning son of Danewin. She is a half-sister to the South African Gr.3 winner Polished Steel. Carrying three crosses of Northern Dancer, she is out of a very good mare who won eight races. "Ahhh, a lovely filly," Peter said, "very, very nice and very forward." Lot 603 is a chestnut colt by Fusaichi Pegasus ex Song of Songs (by Danehill). His sire boasts a good local strike rate and this fellow is a half-brother to the smart Hong Kong galloper My Melody and out of a lightly raced but well regarded half-sister to the champion Sunline. April 2010 INGLIS AUSTRALIAN EASTER YEARLING SALE SEFTON PARK'S hard work and experience are winners Inspections Welcome. 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Spring Valley gave Blythewood fits and starts as both teams opened Region 4-4A play at Harry Parone Stadium on Friday night.
But the Vikings could not keep the Bengals' offense down in the closing minutes as Blythewood quarterback Daniel Young hit receiver Damar Hall with a 55-yard go-ahead touchdown to lift the Bengals (6-1) to a 21-17 victory.
"Spring Valley is a much-improved team," Blythewood coach Geremy Saitz said. "All those guys kept fighting and kept battling, and we were fortunate enough to have some plays go our way down there at the end."
Down 17-7 late in the fourth quarter, Blythewood pulled to within 17-14 after Young found Hall for a 17-yard touchdown pass with 8:54 left in the game.
After the Blythewood defense held the Vikings (2-4) deep in their own territory, the Bengals took over at their own 32 and put together a 9-play, 68-yard, game-winning drive.
"Our players have great character as well," Saitz said. "They kept battling, they kept fighting, they kept plugging away when things weren't going our way. This shows a lot about the character of our players. We're very proud of them."
Brandon Wilds crossed the 1,000-yard threshold with a 121-yard, one-touchdown performance on 20 carries. Damar Hall had two catches - both touchdowns - for 72 yards.
For Spring Valley, now riding a four-game losing skid, it was another difficult loss.
"The kids played hard," Spring Valley coach Quay Farr said. "We've lost some games here, two out of the last three losses have come in the fourth quarter; we're still not making plays when we need to. The big plays are killing us."
The little plays, however, put Spring Valley in a good position to snap their streak. Led by Markese Mason, who rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries, the Vikings strung together a solid running game that gave them a 17-7 lead in the third quarter.
Spring Valley's Jerrion Manning picked off a Daniel Young pass to start the second half, and Mason capped the Vikings' 37-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run.
Vikings kicker Kevin Knapp, who had missed on a 37-yard field goal attempt in the first half, made good on another 37-yarder to give the Vikings a 17-7 lead with 10 seconds to go in the third quarter.
Both teams traded quick scores in the first quarter and battled to a 7-7 tie in the first half.
Mason scored from 5 yards out to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead late in the opening quarter.
On the Bengals' ensuing drive, Wilds ripped off a 37-yard run down to the Spring Valley 10. Two plays later, Wilds pushed past the goal line for a 1-yard score with 13 seconds left in the first.
Both teams missed field goal attempts in the second quarter.
Blythewood 7 0 0 14 - 21
Spring Valley 7 0 10 0 - 17
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
S-Mason 6 run (Knapp kick) 3:24
B-Wilds 1 run (Sharpe kick) :13
Third Quarter
S-Mason 4 run (Knapp kick) 6:54
S-Knapp 37 field goal :10
Fourth Quarter
B-Hall 17 pass from Young (Sharpe kick) 8:04
B-Hall 55 pass from Young (Sharpe kick) 3:48
Blythewood Spring Valley
First Downs 15 16
Rushes-Yards 36-173 54-180
Passing Yards 147 82
Att-Com-Int 5-16-1 9-20-1
Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0
Penalties-Yards 1-10 2-20
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I had those Titania like, but then i found two russian/ukrainian varieties and i never look back.You never had so big, so fragrant and so sweet berries: Смородина черный бумер and Смородина Юбилейная Копаня
U propagate these? I'm sure some would be interested in trying them.
i would try,but meanwhile try here: http://www.shop.zahradnictvolimbach.sk/en/currant-plants-for-sale
Are either of these known/available in the US? The site appears to only ship within the EU.
Google translate yields the following from those names, which I don't think I've seen offered before.
Blackcurrant black boomer and Smorodina Jubilee Digging
i dont know if these can be found in US, im afraid. Maybe i should root some for you
If you're outside the US, there are probably import restrictions on plant material like that. Do you happen to have a better translation of the names? Google Translate isn't always very good with names...
It is a name, it cant be translated. It is rather transcripted, for example:http://www.dmkert.hu/gyumolcsado_sovenyek/jubilejnaja_kopania_fekete_ribizli
I remember my first black currant. I didn't like it. Then the next year, I tried just one. I thought it was powerful and exotic. Now I eat lots of them. Maybe my tastes changed. It is a lot of work to pick, collect and make into jam so I just eat them in the garden. They never get into the house.John SPDX OR
same here. i like strong tart fruits. love rhubarb right off the plant too.
Sometimes I call rhubarb "Norwegian lime". When you drink tequila, or whatever, raw rhubarb can take the place of the lime. We have also chopped it up thin and used its crunchiness as part of a casserole.John SPDX OR
Well now that is the first thing I've heard that makes me want to try rhubarb. I love fresh black currants so now I'm wondering if I'd enjoy rhubarb. Thanks for sharing.
There's got to be more ways to use rhubarb than the usual pie and dessert. I mean, we use lemon and vinegar to add sourness to so many foods. I'm thinking sweet and sour chicken, bbq sauce, couscous. Hmm, I need to plant rhubarb.
check out rhubarb-central.com. plenty of great recipes there. i have 6 patches of 2 varieties ,that i share with friends and family as i have way too much for my uses. stuff grows like weeds up here. the canada red came up thru our last 6in. of snow last spring! a shovel full of compost in the fall or early spring is all they need to put out 3 crops in our short summers.
they're very easy to propagate by root cuttings. pm me in oct when they go dormant, and ill send you some. it actually invigorates the plant to take root sections . almost like a hard prune on a old apple tree.
Well, since it will invigorate your plants....
Bob, I will finally pick my Ben Sareks this weekend, they are ready. It is a ritual in our house that my husband does the picking which he enjoys and I make the jam. It does take a whole day and sometimes two to turn all of the berries into jam, frozen sauce for Ice Cream and a second day to make homemade current gelato. All of it is so good. I noticed the other day they are turning from dark purple to pure black and I cannot wait!!
I like sweetened rhubarb soda using rhubarb juice.
@TheGrog I think that is right about the clay soil, probably combined with our heat (I'm in Arlington). Mine all survive and produced a reasonable yield, but they definitely look a bit rough mid-summer and just sort of stop growing and get a little yellow around the edges.
But, like I said, they do okay and produce fruit. The ones that are doing the best for me get about 4 hours of sun and nothing pats probably 1pm, so that helps them not overheat, and they are in rich amended soil with a good layer of wood mulch. Plus the neighbors downspouts are only about 10 feet away and wash down toward them so at times they are almost in a rain garden. I keep a couple gooseberries in a half shade rain garden (also no real afternoon sun), and they do a little better during the hottest part of the summer. I have 2 that are in more clay and don't get as much moisture and they definitely suffer more in the heat.
So for us on the southern edge of where they might grow, I think part shade and good rich soil and making sure they get enough water really helps. I haven't had any real problems with powdery mildew, so hopefully that continues.
Of the ones I grow, the Belaruskaja is by far my favorite to eat fresh. I also have Minaj Smyriou and Titania, with Minaj really growing strongly and being the heaviest producer, but not nearly as good for fresh eating. I think I'll also add some Ben Sarek since I had some from a farmers market in NY and they were quite good and I like the fact that the plants are compact.
i think its more your summer heat than your clay. we have some of the heaviest rocky clay soil here and my black currants grow like crazy. i give them a little compost in the spring and mulch with sawdust . thats it.
Mrsg47, can I get your recipe for homemade current gelato? Wife has been wanting me to make something like that but it's always nice to get a recommendation from someone.


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#TurksandCaicos, October 11, 2017 – Providenciales – The number of Latin American and Caribbean people not eating properly has surged in the past year and the Pan American Health Organisation is concerned. Ironically, while there are some going hungry, the obesity level is surging too. A recently released report exposes that hunger levels in this region remain comparatively low, but the growth by 6% or 2.4 million people who are under nourished due to insufficient food intake is alarming.
A #PAHO regional representative said, "We are heading along a bad path. The region has taken a significant step backwards in a fight that it was winning. We cannot tolerate the current levels of hunger and obesity, as they will paralyse the entire Latin American and Caribbean generation", warned FAO Regional Representative, Julio Berdegué.
The publication shows that in South America, 7.4% or 2.5 million of the children under 5 years of age suffer from overweight and #obesity, equivalent to 6% of the children in Central America and 6.9% of the children in the Caribbean. Additionally, a third of the adolescents, and two thirds of the adults suffer from overweight and obesity, women being the most affected.
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A home belonging a close relative of Aaron Hernandez was searched Wednesday night in Bristol Eyewitness News has learned exclusively.
Numerous detectives from Connecticut and Massachusetts were seen searching the garage area of the home on Lake Avenue.
Investigators were seen interviewing several people and removing items from the home around 8 p.m.
Neighbors and police sources confirm the home belongs a close relative of Hernandez who originally is from Bristol.
Investigators left the home around 9:30 p.m.
Hernandez was arrested early Wednesday morning at his home in Massachusetts and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd who was found shot in an industrial park near Hernandez's North Attleboro, Mass. home.


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Weddings Are Always So Stressful!
My little sister said that she wanted help planning her wedding so I told her that I would help her. I was so happy to see that there were so many other people that were willing to help her within our circle of family and friends. I wanted to be able to help her without having to worry about being far away, so I got our cousin to help because she lived in Chicago, where my sister was getting married. She had no problem finding Chicago wedding videographers that were willing to live up to all the things my sister wanted to make sure was recorded on her special day.
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Thinking of Making a Web Page
I have been trying to make a bit of money on the side and thinking about the best ways to do this sort of thing and so I have been thinking about doing some sort of web page. Obviously most of the really big ideas have been taken and it would require slugging it out with giants if you wanted to do most types of e commerce. Today I was looking at this web page which said something like Gen Z agency and it claimed that it was content for kids by kids. I got to thinking about a similar concept, one where there would be some interactive elements. That is important when you think about what I want. The idea is that you need to have a lot of traffic, obviously because that is how you get ad revenue and there are a lot of ways to get there if you think about it. Obviously you need something that people are interested in for a theme, sports or politics for example.
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Helping Our Seniors Stay Young at Heart
My wife and I volunteer at a senior center here in the city. We both have a heart for the elderly because we were raised to respect all people. It seems that the older a person becomes in our society, the more they are ignored for the most part. My wife and I wanted to make sure that we did in our part in making sure they know their value. We go on at least one trip a month with them using transport services in Singapore because we don't limit ourselves to things right on the block that they are on.
We want them to experience things just like they did when they were younger.
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Getting Help to Make Physics a Career
My toughest classes in school were all about math. Not the concepts and theories of math. Just working the problems. I perplexed my teachers in that I understood theories but had trouble with the problems. I had the same trouble in physics when it came to working out specific problems. I could ask questions about science topics to satisfy my curiosity that were quite advanced. Then I would have trouble with some of the fundamentals on tests. My teacher suggested physics tuition to my parents. She told them that my mind was jumping ahead in thinking about scientific possibilities without getting grounded in fundamentals first.
I did need to understand more of the basics in order to make better connections with the advanced stuff that was always on my mind. I enjoyed physics a lot even though I was not at the top of the class.
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I Am Looking at Home Security Systems
We have been thinking about this since someone kicked in the door of the house up the street. The thieves did not get very much, because the lady across the street was outside and she heard them making all that noise. They took off running through the woods and of course the police did not really send a search party through the woods for some punks who broke a door down and stole nothing. We have been looking at information on the topic and there is a lot to think about when you buy one of these systems. The basics are pretty clear. It just boils down to motion sensors and cameras, but you can really get all sorts of things on top of that.
The motion sensors are really easy to understand and I would guess that anyone could put them in. You have two parts which line up with one another, one on a door or a window and the other next to it.
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The Marcellus Shale Project in Southwestern Pennsylvania
The Washington County area of Pennsylvania is really being developed for the Marcellus Shale natural gas and oil industry. I grew up around here seeing oil and gas wells here and there on rural properties. I suppose it is normal to see huge fields of oil-pumping wells in other states. I have always thought it cool to find them here. There has always been a lot of natural gas wells though.
I see a whole lot of PEMB construction services nowadays all over the place. PEMB is pre-engineered metal buildings. They are put together by a company in Washington, PA that is just up the road from my house. They work together with an electrical contractor and environmental company to give you a compete solution for your metal building needs.
Those steel buildings go up fast. You can get them in all kinds of colors, but the color that seems most popular around here is a yellow-beige. The old industrial buildings built of steel that have been standing for many decades and still in use are often blue.
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Got My Drunk Driving Charges Reduced!
A good dwi lawyer in Schenectady NY should be able to represent you in court in a competent manner. Considering this was my second offense, I needed to find the absolute best attorney in town. I coasted through the first offense, as most people do, and then didn't learn my lesson. I was horrified to learn that the second offense is far more serious in terms of jail time. I thought I'd have to pay more fines and probably do some serious probation, but they're really cracking down on repeat offenders and I feared that I would have to do jail time.
I remembered my old attorney and decided to go with someone else. I just thought he didn't have the killer instinct I needed to beat this charge.
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Scrapping Metal for Extra Money
Worldwide increases in commodities such as copper and aluminum, especially as China begins to get fully industrialized continues to grow. This is great news if you are an industrious person who can gather up scrap metal in your neighborhood. It does not matter if you load up the trunk of your car or the back of your pickup truck or van. As the price of scrap metal continues to rise, you can earn extra money by taking it to recycling facilities that pay for it by the pound.
Clean bare metal fetches the biggest prices. However, even scrap copper wire with insulation still on it nets a nice price. Aluminum cans are easy to transport, and you can fit a lot of weight into a vehicle if the cans have been crushed before bagging or boxing them or sticking them in barrels. When you get to the scrap yard, they will have you empty the cans onto a scale. If you have barrels, they may weigh the cans in the barrels, then subtract the weight of the empty barrels from the total. Even old car, motorcycle and lawnmower batteries can be sold.
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A Thriving Art Area in Toronto
Our daughter has been an artist since she could hold a crayon. We noticed early on her eye for design, and she learned how to draw in perspective by the time she was seven. She likes to see the art of other people, and that is why she picked an apartment in the Junction area in Toronto to live in. It is an arts community with a new museum that is opening up that made international news. My wife and I are not into art at her level of experience, but we can appreciate it on many levels. I can now even appreciate looking at a Picasso whereas before I thought it was just the visual musings of a guy who could not draw or paint.
Our daughter has a way of teaching the meanings of art to those who do not have an appreciation for the different styles. She pointed out that most everyone has some sort of artistic design they appreciate. It can be as far flung as a farmer who enjoys the symmetry of his cornfields to a rifle maker that engraves his designs. Our daughter helps people learn what they appreciate in art and then helps foster an interest in them to see more of it.
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Finding the Perfect Place to Live in Far North Dallas
If you have ever been to Dallas, Texas, you can see why it was a setting for a popular TV show. Dallas is a big place. Houston is a lot bigger, but Dallas is not slouch at 385 square miles of space. That is why when you are looking for a place to live in Dallas, you need to be specific as to what area you want to live in. We were looking for apartments in far North Dallas when we discovered The Oaks. It is a nice place that is like our own little oasis in the region of the metropolis of Dallas. When you see cities like this, you wonder how human beings can coordinate its function to keep things like the electricity and the water flowing along with the food coming in and the garbage and sewer waste going out. The scale is phenomenal.
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We Had to Move Quickly
I knew that I was going to have to work a miracle out if I was going to be able to get my move underway in a timely manner. My husband had been working out of town for nearly a year now, and he would come home on weekends and every now and again during the week. We did it this way because we thought that the job was only going to be temporary, so we did not want to uproot everything. Now that we are though, I did a search for post tenancy cleaning in Singapore because I knew I did not have enough time do handle everything on my own.
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Working to Get out of Financial Trouble is Easier Than I Thought
Christmas was near, and I found myself wishing that I didn't have to deal with the holiday at all. I didn't have the money for gifts for my very large family. I was having trouble getting my own bills paid, and buying things would make that far worse. My neighbor told me the company she works for was looking for a part time cleaner in Singapore because one of their employees had just quit. She said that the pay is really good. She invited me to apply and said that she would put in a good word for me with her boss. I realized then that I had been thinking of myself as a victim.
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Condo Project in Singapore Looks Like Golden Lanterns at Night
I like condo living. It is convenient and packed with super amenities that every tenant can enjoy. Sure, if you are a multi-millionaire, you can just have your own private pools, hot tubs, walking trails, cabanas and day beds outside. If you work a job for a living, then the New Futura condo in Singapore is more your speed. The privilege of condo ownership comes with access to things such a a superb fitness facility, more than one swimming pool and plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Then, when it comes to the actual condo, lots of room and modern construction and appliances are there to be enjoyed.
Another thing about condo living that I like is my limits of liability for fixing things. I don't have to worry about the roof leaking and needing a huge sum of money to fix it. I do not have to pay to keep the landscaping pristine or the water in the swimming pools crystal clear.
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I Am Busy Around the Clock
I have been working pretty hard and I am also going to school after I work a full time job. I found a pretty good place to get my h2 physics tuition. Of course I am sleeping on the couch at my Mom's place and none of this is much fun for me. I am around the clock pretty much. From the moment I open my eyes in the morning until the moment that I close them at night I am busy either working on my job or on my school work. It is going to be like this for at least three or four months, that is how long this course should take me to complete and after that I am just going to get started on the next one. Of course I may not do it right off.
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I Am Helping with a Wedding
I ran into this guy the other day and he knew that my employer was closing up shop. So he introduced me to his boss and told him all about me. I realized that I was being sized up for something and it soon came to me that my friend was trying to get out of something. It was a wedding planning gig, the boss told me that his wife and daughter were driving everyone crazy getting ready for a wedding. They sent me to a place called the Singapore aesthetic centre and I met with this really cute young lady and her mother. They were doing this stuff that is supposed to make you slender.
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The Perfect Shirt to Wear Outside
When people find out I am a vegetarian, a lot of them are surprised. That is because a lot of them think that I enjoy hunting, since I like to go out into the woods. When I go, I am wearing my camo, which just adds to the mindset that I am going hunting. I don't go out to shoot deer and turkeys with a gun though. I am a photographer, and I shoot them with my camera instead. The last time I went out, I wore my Blitz long sleeve shirt that my wife had bought me for my birthday, and it is by far the best shirt I have worn on one of my outdoor excursions.
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I Found a New House
I started looking for a new place to live as soon as I got my first real job after college. That took some time and I was starting to get a little disheartened, but finally I got the break that I am looking for. At any rate I started to look for houses in the immediate area as soon as I left the job interview. This place does need a bee exterminator in Scottsdale so I may not keep it really. I pretty much knew that they were going to hire me from the start. The guy was trying to hide the fact that they were really in a bind and that they really needed someone with the computer networking expertise that I had acquired after so much time and effort.
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Perfect for a Child Who Enjoys Puzzles
Floor puzzles for toddlers is an excellent learning tool for very young children who are already showing an aptitude for puzzles or problem solving. Our toddler, who is very smart, started showing an interest in putting things together very early. I think he was barely crawling when we noticed that he would try to fit things together. It was an astonishing thing to see, and we wanted to see if he truly was a problem solver at such a young age. That's why we got the floor puzzle. We wanted to leave him with it and see what happened. We didn't need to wait long.
The foam floor puzzle in very durable and soft, and more importantly it is safe. There is no possible way a child could swallow a piece or harm another child because it's so soft.
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How to Improve Energy Efficiency of Your Windows Without Replacing Them
An extra blanket keeps you warmer. If you have a cooler filled with ice, and extra blanket of insulative material keeps the cold in .This is how insulation works no matter if it is adding a layer of fiberglass insulation to an attic in a frigid climate or keeping the heat out of your home or office building by using double glazing in Sydney for the window glass. You might be surprised to learn just how much money you can save when it comes to heating and cooling when your look at having an extra layer of glass installed on the inside of your existing windows.
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I Look and Feel So Much Better
I heard a saying the other day. The best time to start a new health plan was 20 years ago. The second best time to start a new health plan is today. That could not have described my own thoughts any better. I knew that I wanted to lose weight and get in better shape, but I honestly had no idea how to go about that since I was no longer in my limber 20s. I was looking at programs for older folks when I came across an Old School New Body review. Once again, the title was perfect accurate for what my goals were at the time.
I had not taken care of myself in several years.
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I Needed to Become Stronger on My Own
Everyone who asked me about moving to another state, ask me if I was nervous about the move. I kept it to myself that I was petrified. I wanted everything to think that I was sure about my decision because it was the right one. I wasn't sure at all, but that all changed. One night, I decided to start looking for apartments, and I came across a website for one particular place that really grabbed me. The place looked so welcoming. I suddenly yearned to live there. That helped me to start looking around more about what that city had to offer, and that helped me to become excited and feeling strong about my move.
I'm not really sure why been so chicken about things in life. My mom brought me up all by yourself. And she's a strong lady. The only thing that I can think of is that she had to work a lot of hours so that she could afford to pay all of our bills. Spend a lot of time on home alone. I have no siblings. So, I didn't get a chance to go out exploring the world much on my own because my mom wanted to me to stay safe in our home while she was gone. Everyone knows that I am often scared to do a lot of things, but I didn't want him to think I was scared about moving. I wanted everyone to support me.
My mom said that she noticed a difference when I talked about moving that she had not seen before. She asked me why, and I told her that I had done some online research and that helped seal it for me that I was doing the right thing. She said that is how much of life is. She said that you need to take that first step, and you will soon find life is interesting and not scary at all.
I Found a Place Really Near Work
I used an apartment finder for San Antonio to find this place, which is on Vance Johnson about five blocks up Wurzburg from my new office. It is a really nice place with all of the amenities, a great fitness center and two swimming pools. Of course it is too nice for me to afford on my own, but I sort of got lucky. There is a fire station just on the other side of the intersection. I knew a couple of firemen, but none who worked here. However I called them both up and told them what I was up to. Of course this place would be really great if you worked at this fire station as well.
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Moving in with My Fiance Has Been Worth It
I thought that I had the next 10 years planned out. I wasn't looking to date anyone. I just wanted to finish my sophomore year in college. And I was really enjoying spending the time. But I met a great guy who lives in another state, and that's how I soon found myself looking at apartments in Tampa FL with this guy who is now my fiance. My parents were really worried at first about me moving across the country for someone that I have known for only 8 months, but it has been great. I took a leap of faith, and I was lucky that it worked.
I've never been the boy-crazy type.
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Hello, Crafters.
this morning I uploaded my video which shows how I made my Two Kitties
on a Wall card which I shared here with you on 9th August 2016. I wasn't
planning on a video for this card but I was requested to, and I'm always happy to oblige whenever possible.
nearly always, I changed the colour scheme but only very slightly. The
original card was Tip Top Taupe and Soft Sky, the second one was Always
Artichoke and Crumb Cake, and the final one was Pool Party and Crumb
I also changed the trees for the second and third card. I
originally used the trees from Thoughtful Branches but, because the tree were devoid of leaves, it looked like winter! For the other two cards, I used the trees from
In The Meadow Stamp Set - they are covered with leaves and looks
I used the singing kitty for today's card, I just love that little guy! I started with a card base of Basic Black, then a layer of Sweet Sugarplum and a top layer of Whisper White.
I created my own Designer Series Paper (DSP) by stamping directly onto the top layer. I used two stamps from the Timeless Textures Stamp Set: the leafy design and the honeycomb. As much as I really like Sweet Sugarplum, I stamped off once for both stamps because I didn't want the colour to be overpowering.
I stamped the kitty using Basic Black Archival Ink, onto a piece of Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock and coloured the bow using the Basic Black Marker Pen. I die cut the For You using Basic Black Cardstock - the die is from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies - and then adhered it to a piece of Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock.
I used the Layering Circle Framelits Dies to die cut the kitty and the For You. I also die cut a larger Basic Black scalloped circle, and a larger Sweet Sugarplum scalloped circle. I layered them together using Tombow and then I used the 0.5 Project Life Journalling Pen to draw the small dots to the outside of the two scalloped Sweet Sugarplum Circles.
I chose the sentiment from the Wetlands Stamp Set and stamped it in Basic Black Archival Ink onto Sweet Sugarpum Cardstock. I used the Layering Oval Framelits Dies to die cut the sentiment, as well as a scalloped Basic Black oval and a larger scalloped oval in Sweet Sugaplum . I layered them together with Tombow and as before, I used the 0.5 Project Life Journalling Pen to draw the small dots to the outside of the scalloped Sweet Sugarplum oval.
The final step was to adhere the three images on the card front starting at the top left hand corner with kitty, and working my way down to the bottom right hand corner with For You and putting the Birthday Greetings in the centre.
That's about it for today. Until tomorrow, happy crafting.
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Two Kitties on the Wall Video & Kitty For You.
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Loved the video (as always) and this last card done on the video is my favourite ... prefer the lighter trees behind the sentiment and kitties and the coloured label on the brick wall ... just gives such a nice balance of colour layout; love how you've done the wall too! Just a very sweet little card! Thanks again for sharing!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Geraldine. I'm with you about the lighter card and the coloured sentiment. ☺ Happy crafting, JanB.Delete
many thanks for sharing have a blessed dayReplyDelete
Hi, Linda. It's my pleasure to share.☺ ☺ Happy crafting, JanB.ReplyDelete
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Pro and anti-Musharraf forces in verbal duel ahead of US Senate meetingDecember 6th, 2007 - 1:09 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Pakistani Americans and representatives of President Pervez Musharraf engaged in a verbal duel ahead of a crucial US Senate hearing today to consider whether Americas pro-democracy laws should be applied to curtail US aid to Pakistan.
"We understand that you are upset with recent developments in the country," said President Pervez Musharrafs special envoy, Nasim Ashraf, while addressing a select group of Pakistani-Americans at the Pakistan Embassy here.
"But do not take your anger to the Hill," he appealed.
"That is precisely what we need to do," said Zafar Iqbal, a physician, who heads the Asian American network against abuse of human rights.
"We need to take the case to the Hill and urge the members of Congress to support the people, not an individual."
Ashraf and two other envoys, Kashmala Tariq and Mohammed Ali Saif, fear that taking the matter to the Hill could lead to a reduction in US aid to Pakistan.
"And, if that happens, we are all going to regret it," warned Ashraf.
"I was shocked and ashamed to see that our own Pakistanis are participating in this campaign," said Tariq.
Both pro and anti government groups have arranged two separate meetings on the Hill. Both spent the whole week trying to rope in as many US lawmakers to their gathering as possible.
Pro-democracy groups want the US Congress to back Senator Joseph Bidens proposal to triple non-security aid to Pakistan to 1.5 billion dollars a year for at least a decade.
They also favour a "democracy dividend" of additional one billion dollars for the first year of democratic rule, the Dawn reported.
They say that future non-security aid should be tied to Pakistans progress in developing democratic institutions and meeting good-governance norms.
The proposal also calls for strict restrictions on US military aid to the country if Musharraf does not restore democracy.
"We strongly support this proposal," said Dr Iqbal. "The aid should encourage democracy, not despotic rule," he added.
Pro-democracy groups also distributed a study by the International Crisis Group, an EU-backed NGO which calls for conditioning non-counter-terrorism US aid to democracy.
On the other hand, the envoys, however, blame former Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and the Supreme Court for plunging Pakistan into its present crisis.
They referred to five earlier judgements by the same court to justify the 1999 military takeover, the holding of two offices by Musharraf and his other decisions. (ANI)
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Valentino Casts a Shadowline at Image
When it comes to comics, Jim Valentino certainly knows his stuff. He got his start writing back-up stories in Dave Sim's "Cerebus" starring his character normalman. After that he moved over to Marvel where he wrote the future-flung "Guardians of the Galaxy" for 26 issues before leaving that company to co-found Image Comics with the likes of Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Rob Liefeld and Erik Larsen. At Image he created his Shadowline imprint which published the violent exploits of another of his creations, ShadowHawk, who can still be seen kicking around the pages of fellow Shadowline title "Bomb Queen" these days.
From 1999 to 2003, Valentino served as publisher of Image Comics, bringing in creators such as Robert Kirkman and Brian Michael Bendis and their books "Walking Dead" and "Torso," respectively. After Erik Larsen took over the position, Valentino returned to spearheading Shadowline and has since ushered in even more well-regarded creators and comics including Nick Spencer's "Morning Glories," Charles Soule's "27" and Ted McKeever's upcoming "Mondo," among others.
CBR News spoke with Valentino about his history with Image, running his own company and what he looks for in new comic proposals.
CBR News: Jim, what is your process for figuring out which books you want to put the Shadowline logo on?
Jim Valentino: First and foremost, I look for quality of execution and originality of concept. I have no desire to read or publish another ersatz Superman, Batman or X-Men, there are plenty of them. I want something a bit more unique, a bit more "grown-up" or unusual. But something I feel I can sell, something other people beside myself might want to read. Quality of story and art is far more important to me than genre or style. If you look at the line you see that every book is completely unique, one from the other, on every level. The only thing they have in common is a commitment to craft.
How did books like "27," "Morning Glories" and "Mondo" come about? What drew you to those specific projects?
Well, to illustrate the point made above, each in a completely different manner. Charles Soule handed me "27" at a convention. I did two things I never do — one was actually read it at the show, the other was to accept it. The reason was, here was a concept I'd thought about many times, but never got around to doing myself. It was well written, the art was great and I gave it a green light at the show. It was a precedent that will probably never be repeated. I hate taking proposals at shows and would much prefer people send them to me online (at email@example.com) as it's easier for me to give them my full attention. "Morning Glories" I held back for nearly a year. Nick Spencer had done several books for me and I wanted to give him a chance to build up a buzz, which he did. And "Mondo" is Ted McKeever, so that's a no-brainer for me. All Ted pretty much has to do is tell me he wants to do something and I'm there. There aren't many people I'm like that with, but he's one. Bendis was one, Jimmie Robinson is one and Kurtis Wiebe is on his way to becoming one.
In addition to putting out comics, ShadowlineOnline.com also does webcomics. How important is that to the imprint's continuation?
I see web-comics as another vehicle for storytelling, just as valid in its own right as black-and-white or color comics. Web-comics add to the site's content and, hopefully, drive people to the site. I don't know that they necessarily add to the company's continuation as much as they represent a different approach to the art form — and that's good by me.
How do you decide which ideas go on the site and which get the hard copy treatment?
I see them as very different mediums, for one thing. But, if I feel that a webcomic has the audience to invest in print publication — which, let's face it, is a lot more expensive — I'll give it a go.
Let's go back almost twenty years. How did you first get hooked up with the guys who would become your partners in Image?
Short answer is this: Rob Liefeld and I had been sharing a studio off-and-on since 1988-89. Rob wanted to form an independent comics company that would allow creative freedom. He realized that there was strength in numbers, so he started talking to the three guys he knew best in the industry — Todd, Erik and myself. After nearly a year of talking about it, it finally came together in December, 1991. Marc, Jim and Whilce signed on and the company was announced to the world on February 1, 1992. Todd, Erik and I were there from the start and it was Rob who instigated it and named the company after a TV commercial, believe it or not!
Moving from Marvel work to launching your own company must have been no small task. How worried were you at the time that the venture would work out?
I was extremely worried. It was no big secret that out of all of them I had the least amount of cache. Todd, Rob and Jim, all of them would have no trouble getting work if things went south. That wasn't necessarily true for me and I was married with five kids. So, I was scared to death. However, the industry was in the biggest boom it had ever seen. We had the three most popular creators in the business spearheading the group and we had a good plan — do the kind of books our fans would want to see from us — super hero books. When looked at like that it was a damn good bet that this had a chance to break the third company barrier and stigma — and it did, and that is not a dig at companies like Eclipse and Dark Horse that preceded us.
You were publisher of Image Central for a while. How does running the whole company differ from running Shadowline?
Outside of there being a lot more people to concern oneself with, not that much, actually. In both cases, I try to keep Image's best interests at heart. I had enormous latitude as Image Central's publisher, as all Image Central publishers have had. You have to when you're dealing with a company this diverse. Bear in mind that Image is a co-op and each partner is completely autonomous, one from the other. Image Central, which is how we refer to the non-partner part of the company, must also have a considerable degree of autonomy. We don't vote on the books [current publisher] Eric Stephenson chooses, nor should we. Same was true when I ran Image Central and the same is true at Shadowline. I call the shots — good, bad or indifferent. That's the beauty of owning/co-owning your own company. Just try not to embarrass the other guys… too much.

You've been putting comics out through Image since the early '90s. How has the industry changed in that time and how have those changes altered your publishing plan?
Oh, god, immeasurably. It's changed on virtually every level. When we started, the Internet was Compuserve. There were no digital comics. There was a speculator boom — which we were blamed unfairly for. When we started, I was doing one book. Unlike, say, Jim and Rob, both of whom had large studios and a bunch of guys doing thousands of books a month. Todd, Erik and I kept it real simple. Today I will publish a maximum of five books a month, as that's all I can handle. This makes me more selective in my choices for a strained and overcrowded marketplace. I may not bat a thousand commercially with my choices, but I do stand behind them.
I spoke with Ted McKeever about "Mondo" and he said you were instrumental in suggesting the golden age format of the book. How did you come to that decision?
Experimentation. I love to experiment, to try a new approach, do something a bit differently. In Ted's case, we had released the McKeever Library ("Transit," "Eddy Current" and "Metropol") as digest-sized hardcovers. That was cool. New format, looked great. Then we released "META4" as a series of regular-sized comics. I had done two series in the Golden-Age format, which I really liked ("Cowboy Ninja Viking" and "27"), so I sent those to Ted and suggested we do "Mondo" in this size. And, since Ted enjoys mucking things up as much as I do, we were off and running! I like to consult with the creators — if they've got something they want to try and it makes sense, I always figure "Why not?"
What is your overall goal with Shadowline? What do you see as its place in the comics industry?
My goal is to offer excellently executed comics with original concepts or new twists on old concepts. Equally strong in story as well as art, each unique — a word I seem to be using often here, sorry — one from the other. What Shadowline's place in the industry is, hopefully, is a place where new talent might gain a start and established creators might spread their wings a bit. All that said, I have to caution that this is still a business and in order for me to continue I also have to publish books I believe I can find an audience for.
You've mentioned Shadowline's place in the industry, but what do you see as Image's, and has it changed since you founded it back in 1992?
I see Image's place in the industry today as a place where newcomers can gain a foothold in the industry. If you look, it's pretty obvious to see that this is where most creators at Marvel and DC started their careers or first came to the "big boys'" attention. The list is long and includes writers, artists, inkers, colorists, etc. Hell, sometimes I think we're a farm team for them. And a place where experienced creators can stretch their wings. Again, the list is long everyone from Jack Kirby to Sergio Aragones, Alan Moore to Brian K. Vaughan right now. I think we stand historically as the company that broke the third publisher ceiling and continue today as a vital force for diversity, creative freedom and creator's rights. And, in my opinion, that's a pretty damn good legacy.
Do you have any plans for upcoming ShadowHawk appearances or stories?
He's appearing in the current "Bomb Queen" series. Other than that, no. The last couple of series we did with him were less than successful, so I think I'll let him rest for a while. I'm personally not in a real creative space at this point in my life, so I have no plans to return to the character — but, you know what they say, "Never say never…except for sometimes."
What other projects are in the works for Shadowline?
Oh, lots of good, good stuff — 2012 is going to be another very exciting year for us! We already discussed Ted McKeever's new book "Mondo," which is always exciting for me because his books are always so smart and multi-layered. In February, we have a new book by Kurtis Wiebe ("Green Wake," "The Intrepids") called "Peter Panzerfaust." This one is drawn by newcomer Tyler Jenkins and it's great. Think Peter Pan in World War II and you're halfway there. "Rebel Blood" is a new book by Riley Rossmo ("Cowboy Ninja Viking," "Green Wake," "Proof") and writer Alex Link. This is a zombie story unlike any you've ever read before. Trust me, the ending of this four-issue mini will floor you. It did me, and I'm hard to floor!
This summer we have designer Tim Daniel's first writing foray which is being illustrated by another newcomer, Mehdi Cheggour, whose work is simply amazing — he's the next Rodin Esquejo, mark my words! They're doing a book called "Enormous" about giant monsters ravaging the world, so, of course, we're going to do it as a Treasury-sized edition just in time for San Diego 2012, which I'll be a special guest at, I'm told. Also this summer we see "Harvest," a new 5-issue series from A. J. Lieberman ("Cowboy Ninja Viking," "Term Life") and Colin Lorimer, another artist that's going to knock everyone on their ass, he's that good. And, of course, "Morning Glories," "Bomb Queen," the end of "The Infinite Vacation" and more. It just keeps on getting better and better — who could ask for more?
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A Missouri man has been arrested and charged with robbing a bank in Osage City, Kan., U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said today.
Hunter Lee Prewitt, 28, Mountain Grove, Mo., was charged with one count of bank robbery. It is alleged that on Jan. 25, 2017, Prewitt robbed the Landmark National Bank at 106 South 6th Street in Osage City. According to court records, Prewitt gave a teller a note saying: "This a robbery. Give me all one hundreds, fifties and twenties." He left the bank with cash and drove away in a white pickup truck.


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ocated in Farley House, the Employment and Client Services Center provides all Good Shepherd Center residents with job development, case management and Life Skills training to enable self-sufficient living. Services are designed to help each woman increase her earning potential through education, training, and job placement and to aid her in developing a foundation for economic stability.
Employment and Client Services include:
- A fully-equipped computer lab with 14 workstations
- Life Skills training workshops that prepare residents for self-sufficient living
- Employment services and job placement assistance
- On-site job training and workshops
- Referrals to community services
- Computer Lab
A computer lab with 14 workstations is available to all residents. Classes on Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills are offered, and women may receive a certificate of completion.
- Life Skills Training Workshops
All residents are encouraged to attend these classes which cover a variety of topics such as housing rights, job interview skills, health concerns, stress management, budgeting, personal safety and other issues related to independent living.
- Job Development and Employment Services
An on-site Employment Services Coordinator is available to assist all residents with resumé writing, interview skills and job searches. As part of our Workforce Development Program, Good Shepherd Center also partners with several agencies and organizations that assist the women with job placement and career counseling and conduct on-site training and workshops. Currently our partner agencies include:
– Service, Employment and Redevelopment (SER) – Jobs for Progress
– City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
– State of California Dept. of Rehabilitation (DOR)
– MetroNorth Worksource Center, a program of Goodwill Industries
– Westlake Worksource Center
– Hollywood Worksource Center
– Los Angeles Job Corps (Career Transitions Center)
– Women In Non Traditional Employment Roles
– National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
– Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYE)
– California State Employment Development Department (EDD)
– Donor Services Group
- Referrals to Community Services
We work with many partners to help our residents attain their goals and achieve independent living. At the Employment and Client Service Center, residents receive referrals for additional social services available in the community.
- Work Appropriate Attire
A partnership with Dress for Success outfits the women who have interviews and are entering the work force.
Professional Development
Good Shepherd Center is committed to ending the cycle of homelessness for the women and children that come through our doors. Women staying at Good Shepherd Center's residential facilities are encouraged to secure full time employment so that they can move from homelessness to independent living.
Our programs help them get there by providing case management, job training and development, Life Skills workshops, and referrals to community services. Good Shepherd Center's community partnerships enhance our employment program and provide better services for our residents.
In March, the Society of Trojan Women, which is part of the University of Southern California's Alumni Association, hosted a Professional Development Day for the women and teens enrolled in Good Shepherd Center's residential programs. The day's events included resume reviews and tips on how to improve them; conducting mock interviews for residents, and career image consultation (clothing and make up) to help in making a professional first impression at job interviews and also after landing a job . Women who participated received an added bonus: a gift bag with work appropriate make up, and a portfolio to complete their professional look.
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Adrafinil Smart Drug Benefits and Experiences
Adrafinil is a wakefulness promoting agent also known as an eugeroic. A eugeroic is a type of drug that specifically improves alertness. The word eugeroic is from classical Greek meaning "good arousal". Adrafinil is frequently stacked with other popular Smart Drugs, like Piracetam. The Adrafinil Smart Drug has a great and amazing ability to be a potent cognitive enhancer overall.
Benefits of Adrafinil include the ability to stay awake for long periods of time without losing focus.
It is especially helpful for night shift workers such as police, firemen, doctors and nurses. It doesn't just keep you awake, but increases alertness and productivity as well.
Dosage of the Adrafinil Smart Drug
The standard dosage for Adrafinil is reported to be 600-1,200mg. Adrafinil should not be taken in the evening, because it will interfere with a good night sleep. It is best taken first thing in the morning.
Side Effects of the Adrafinil Smart Drug
As no drug is completely free of side effects, the known side effects of Adrafinil include stomach pain, skin irritation and anxiety. Side effects reported greater than or equal to 5% occurrence over placebo: headache, nausea, nervousness, rhinitis, diarrhea, back pain, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness, and dyspepsia.
Clinical trials with placebo have shown Adrafinil produces the desired result in the treatment of depression.
Long term use:
With prolonged usage, elevated liver enzymes have occurred. Liver damage is a possibility.
How to take Adrafinil:
Adrafinil should be taken once daily with a glass of water upon awakening in the morning.
What Vendors Sell Adrafinil?
The best place to buy Adrafinil is online. Reputable sites include AbsorbYourHealth.com, PeakNootropics.com, and Powdercity.com.
Legal status:
Adrafinil isn't controlled by FDA in the United States, so you can easily purchase this pharmaceutical agent without a doctor's prescription.
Adrafinil is a stimulant, but it does not cause hyperactivity. Instead, it fights sleepiness. Taking Adrafinil may also improve memory, fight depression and improve productivity. For the night shift worker or student cramming for exams, this is a winner.
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- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1662399
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1409797
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Leading PC maker Hewlett-Packard (HP) is hoping to break into the increasing popular tablet market with its latest product
Leading PC maker Hewlett-Packard (HP) is hoping to break into the increasing popular tablet market with its latest product - the Touchpad.
The manufacturer is planning to launch its tablet device this summer. It runs on the WebOS operating system, which has been widely acclaimed by analysts.
Currently the Apple iPad is dominating the tablet market, with other brands such as Samsung and Motorola also offering their products.
Speaking at a press conference in Cannes, HP's European head Eric Cador said: "In the PC world, with fewer ways of differentiating HP's products from our competitors, we became number one; in the tablet world we're going to become better than number one. We call it number one plus."
According to the firm, the Touchpad offers "amazing" sound quality, thanks to Beats Audio.
It is also likely to include apps for social networking, health and fitness, productivity, finance as well as 3D games. However, HP would need to get more developers on board to develop applications for the new product.
The firm has announced its first UK app partners - music service Last.fm, Sky and the Guardian.
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I designed this smoking jacket at the request of my three brothers, who want to be cool. It is designed in a 6-panel, vintage, semi-fitted style, and can be finished with a fabric tie, a silk curtain tie, or frog closures. It features contrast shawl collar, contrast cuffs, front double-welt pockets with flaps and has shoulder pads inserted. It is fully-lined, and has an internal double-welt handkerchief pocket.It can be a challenge to take on this sewing project if you haven't sewn a lined jacket before, but I promise it will be worth it to see it worn to a Buck's night, ball or other big event at the end. The instructions are very detailed, and there are plenty of photos to guide you.Styling tips!I loved purchasing fabric for this project- I recommend going all out and choosing a patterned silk brocade, a velvet or velveteen, or other embroidered fabric. Line it with a light-weight silk/cotton or cotton/polyester blend. Check out FabricsAsian on Etsy for a great range of fabric, and excellent customer service: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/fabricAsians The frog closures are a classic look. I had mine custom-made in a large size from Etsy shop Notionally Better, at: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/notionallybetter Sewing expertise:Intermediate-advanced. Design requires sewing of welt-pockets, shawl collar, bagging a lining, and neat hemming of lined garment.Estimated time to complete:10 - 15 hoursTo fit:Chest circumference 92cm (36") Pattern to fit chest circumference 97cm (38"), 102cm (40"), 107cm (42") and 112cm (44") are available separately. Other materials required: Matching sew-all (polyester) threadInterfacingSmall piece of cord or braid for belt ties (30-40cm long)One pair of shoulder padsOptional frog closures or curtain tieSewing machineOverlocker not necessary Seam allowance: 1.3cm (1/2"), included in pattern for most seams. Attachment of sleeve to jacket and welt pockets use 1cm (3/8") seam allowance.This is not a final product. It is a downloadable pattern in PDF format that will be available for you to print immediately after purchase.NOTE regarding printing of PDF patterns: Because there are many large pattern pieces for this garment, I have formatted it to be printed on A4, A3 and A0 paper. Each of these formats will be available in a separate document. The A4 and A3 sizes have a large enough margin to be printed on USA letterhead and ledger/tabloid paper respectively. Always make sure you print at actual size and print the test square first!
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I could write a long post about our Christmas day but I'm sure it would be similar to a many others.
We had a fantastic day, Aunts, Uncles, Grannies, Pop's, Great Grannies, cousins, friends, food (oh god was there food!), cocktails, presents, toys, clothes, sewing machine, jewels, games, swimming, laughter and a few afternoon naps.
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Bayswater, London
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Set up shop on Queensway and reach the well-heeled crowd of Westbourne Grove, without the Notting Hill prices. This well-known street in Bayswater is getting a boutique update, and the Landlord is looking for cool brands to take over this white-boxed space (see how this coffee shop transformed the space) and go alongside the likes of Barry's Bootcamp next door.
Queensway attracts many of the local residents from Notting Hill and Marylebone. Evenings and weekends are busiest with affluent mums shopping at the iconic Whiteleys shopping centre after lunch, and families dining at one of Queensway's many laid-back restaurants and cafes and enjoying the newly refurbished Queens Ice & Bowl. Queensway station is a one-minute walk away.
This space sits next door to Barry's Bootcamp's West London flagship, and one of Royal China's busiest branches (popular for their dim sum). M&S is two doors down, and surrounding you are a few independent cafes and Chinese and Italian restaurants. Whiteleys shopping centre is a five-minute walk away, which is home to brands like Zara, H&M and Dune.
We don't have a floor plan for this space yet, so don't forget to take down measurements at your viewing.
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One of the first things people notice is your smile! We are pleased to provide several general and aesthetic treatment options for enhancing your smile.
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This blog is part of a series on Data ONTAP 8 Clustering, and summarizes a lab validation report by industry analyst firm ESG on Data ONTAP 8.1 Unified SAN and NAS Clustering.
Data ONTAP 8.1 blog series:
1. Why Scale-Out & What's New.
2. Unified Scale-Out – What's Supported & Why It's Unique
3. Nondisruptive Operations – What Does it Mean?
4. Enterprise Ready Data ONTAP 8 Cluster-Mode
5. What's Included In A Cluster Configuration
6. Data ONTAP 8 Clustering – Multitenancy Designed In.
ESG Lab performed hands-on evaluation and testing of Data ONTAP 8.1 at NetApp's facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The testing focused on validation of the three key value propositions of Data ONTAP 8.1 Clustering - Operational Efficiency, On-Demand Flexibility, and Enterprise Nondisruptive Operations. The detailed lab report is here.
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Well well well. I am not the biggest fan of the dialogue-only genre -- especially when the set is designed to resemble the set of a live performance. There was Who's Afraid of Virgina Woolf? and of course Rope, but those really weren't dialogue-only were they?
This is really a dialogue-only and I recall, somewhere a movie just like this that came out in the 1990s, but for the life of me I can't remember its name. It is shot almost exclusively in bed and in black and white. I think I fell asleep when I wasn't contemplating how to kill myself and end the boredom. This movie doesn't have that problem at all and in fact, I liked the ending, sort of, so it wasn't bad.
It's just one of those movies that you really have to enjoy sitting through seventy plus minutes of dialogue to enjoy, which I rarely do. So, there it is. If you had or have confusion regarding attraction to straight or straight-identified men, this would be a movie to torture yourself with.
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Our daily roundup of retirement news your clients may be thinking about.
Is time running out for the backdoor Roth?
President Barack Obama's fiscal 2017 budget proposal includes rules that would block investors from making "backdoor Roth" contributions, according to MarketWatch. Used by rich investors who cannot increase their Roth contributions because of income limits, the "backdoor Roth" strategy allows them to make non-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA or 401(k) plan and later on roll over these funds into a Roth account. The proposed rules are unlikely to clear Congress because it is an election year. –MarketWatch
The best cities for retirement jobs
Data from the Census Bureau show that Glenwood Springs, Colo., Elko, Nev., and Lawrence, Kan., lead the cities with the highest proportion of working seniors in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Other cities with more seniors currently employed or working are Greenfield, Mass., Iowa City, Iowa, Anchorage, Alaska, and Washington, D.C. More people aged 60 and above are employed in Sioux Falls, S.D., Kearney, Neb., and Burlington, Vt. –Yahoo Finance
How did reverse mortgages get such a bad reputation?
Many people have developed a dislike for reverse mortgages because it could lead to financial woes later in retirement, writes Wade Pfau, professor at The American College and a principal with McLean Asset Management. The federal government has made changes to the rules to make reverse mortgages a more attractive option, although certain issues still remain, Pfau writes. "For many lenders, there is still a notable cost involved in initiating a reverse mortgage, ... I also have concerns about whether the mortgage insurance premiums collected by the government will be sufficient to cover the non-recourse aspects of the reverse mortgage." –Forbes
Clients planning to retire in 2016? Here's what they should do now
Clients to decide to retire this year are advised to review their post-retirement budget and anticipate certain expenses, according to Fox Business. They also should weigh their options before applying for Social Security retirement benefits to supplement their income, and consider getting health insurance coverage. Clients have to think of the impact of retirement on their tax bill next year and to remember taking the first required minimum distribution from their retirement accounts once they turn 70 1/2. –Fox Business
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Wellness Wednesday: Food safety while eating outdoors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH)-- Throughout the summer months gatherings such as barbecues and picnics are a big thing! However, the warm summer temperatures also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control have put together a list to help protect your food while you enjoy your food and fun outdoors.
Pack and Transport Food Safely
- Keep your food safe: from the refrigerator/freezer — all the way to the picnic table.
- Keep cold food cold. Place cold food in a cooler with ice or frozen gel packs. Cold food should be stored at 40 °F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Meat, poultry, and seafood may be packed while still frozen so that they stay colder longer.
- Organize cooler contents. Consider packing beverages in one cooler and perishable foods in another. That way, as picnickers open and reopen the beverage cooler to replenish their drinks, the perishable foods won't be exposed to warm outdoor air temperatures.
- Keep coolers closed: Once at the picnic site, limit the number of times the cooler is opened as much as you can. This helps to keep the contents cold longer.
- Don't cross-contaminate. Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood securely wrapped. This keeps their juices from contaminating prepared/cooked foods or foods that will be eaten raw, such as fruits and vegetables.
Clean your produce. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water before packing them in the cooler — including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten. Rub firm-skinned fruits and vegetables under running tap water or scrub with a clean vegetable brush while rinsing with running tap water. Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean cloth towel or paper towel. Packaged fruits and vegetables that are labeled "ready-to-eat," "washed," or "triple washed" need not be washed.
Follow Safe Grilling Tips
- Safe Cooking Temperature ChartGrilling and picnicking often go hand-in-hand. And just as with cooking indoors, there are important guidelines that should be followed to ensure that your grilled food reaches the table safely.
- Marinate safely. Marinate foods in the refrigerator — never on the kitchen counter or outdoors. In addition, if you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion separately before adding the raw meat, poultry, or seafood. Don't reuse marinade.
- Cook immediately after "partial cooking." Partial cooking before grilling is only safe when the partially cooked food can go on the hot grill immediately, for example at a home with a grill on the patio or deck.
- Cook food thoroughly. When it's time to cook the food, have your food thermometer ready. Always use it to be sure your food is cooked thoroughly. (See Safe Food Temperature Chart)
- Keep "ready" food hot. Grilled food can be kept hot until served by moving it to the side of the grill rack, just away from the coals. This keeps it hot but prevents overcooking.
- Don't reuse platters or utensils. Using the same platter or utensils that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood allows bacteria from the raw food's juices to spread to the cooked food. Instead, have a clean platter and utensils ready at grill-side to serve your food.
- Check for foreign objects in food. If you clean your grill using a bristle brush, check to make sure that no detached bristles have made their way into grilled food.
Keep Cold Foods Cold and Hot Foods Hot
Keeping food at proper temperatures — indoor and out — is critical in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. The key is to never let your picnic food remain in the "Danger Zone" — between 40 °F and 140 °F — for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if outdoor temperatures are above 90 °F. This is when bacteria in food can multiply rapidly, and lead to foodborne illness.
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