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Vintage Dress
A vintage dress paired with a modern, vegan bag and strappy sandals made for a chic yet easy look for a day of sightseeing in San Francisco.
Cardigan: Halogen, Dress: Vintage (Similar), Bag: Urban Expressions
For a day of sightseeing around the Embarcadero and Lombard Street in San Francisco, I wore a printed vintage dress. I scored this find at La Loupe Vintage for only $5! Before we left for our trip, my friend Marin and I spent a Saturday afternoon shopping at La Loupe at their full moon sale. All of the sale pieces were between 5 and 20 dollars so it was a fun way to go vintage shopping for the first time. I had always loved going to vintage shops but would never actually be able to buy anything because the clothing would be priced over 100 dollars. So I was really excited to find that La Loupe had really reasonable prices! I would have never known had Marin not tipped me off!
I'm always looking for ways to make my lifestyle even more compassionate. I've said in the past I try to balance my purchases shopping sometimes from eco brands and other times from contemporary brands. But I've really started to realize how much more of an effort I can be making while actually saving money. My friend Kellie has inspired me to shop secondhand. She's always wearing the cutest outfits she finds on Poshmark. Whenever I would try to shop sustainably in the past, I would just buy something brand new from an eco-friendly brand. I was not really considering that I can shop my favorite brands secondhand instead. After getting a bunch of helpful tips from Kellie about shopping on Poshmark and then Marin taking me to La Loupe Vintage, I find my closet filled with more eco-friendly pieces without spending any extra money.
I modernized this with a mint faux leather bag and cruelty-free strappy sandals. To get a retro look, I also love shopping at ModCloth for vintage-style dresses. This floral collared dress looks pretty similar to the one I have on here and this gingham dress would be perfect for summer picnics. Lately, I've also been seeing lots of great secondhand ModCloth finds on Poshmark so try looking on there
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The dresses are darling and I love the cardigan with the first dress and the cute purse! Nice ideas, Karissa!Reply

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Feb. 9
Third Annual Pint for Pounds with Second Harvest:
Donate blood or sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. For each donation in January and February, CBCC will donate 6 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Times vary, so call for donation times or visit www.cbcc.us/donate. 10 a.m. Free. Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, 4447 South Blvd., Charlotte. 704-972-4700. www.cbcc.us/donate.
Local Ingredients Prepared Tex-Mex Style:
Robb Walsh, an award-winning Tex-Mex expert and cookbook author, will be available to discuss his work, including his latest cookbook, "The Tex-Mex Grill and Barbacoa Cookbook." Proceeds will benefit the FS Food Group Scholarship at Johnson & Wales University. 7 p.m. $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Paco's Tacos & Tequila, 6401 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte. 704-716-TACO. www.pacostacosandtequila.com.
Feb. 10
Adult Exercise Classes:
Pineville United Methodist Church offers area residents adult exercise classes in the gym of the Crossroads Center. 9 a.m. $3. Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S. Polk St., Pineville. 704-889-2022. www.pinevilleumc.org.
Landscaping with Native Plants:
We will discuss the advantages of a wild or naturalistic style when planning native gardens, as well as the fabulous possibilities for applying classic design principles to native gardens. Amy Fahmy has a master's degree in landscape architecture and works at the Biltmore Estate as a designer and gardener. Please register. 9:30 a.m. $20. Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte. 704-331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
A Valentine's Gift from the Garden:
It is a special time of year; join us to make a Valentine's garden gift to share with someone close to your heart. Ages 5-7. Registration required. 3:45 p.m. $10. Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte. 704-331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
Race to Nowhere:
View the movie "Race to Nowhere," which points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. 7 p.m. Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2929 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte. 704-372-6836. www.selwynpres.org.
Connecting the Dots:
Learn how key biblical principles can help you live a more abundant and perhaps healthier life. 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10. $10. Harrison United Methodist Church, 15008 Lancaster Highway, Pineville. 704-541-3463 ext 213. harrisonchurch.org.
Feb. 12
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous:
Food Addocts is a program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. 10:15 a.m. Free. Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center, 100 Billingsley Road, Charlotte. 704-348-1569. foodaddicts.org.
The Metropolitan Opera: Nixon in China:
President Nixon's 1972 encounter with Communist China. 1 p.m. Regal Cinemas Stonecrest at Piper Glen, 7824 Rea Road, Charlotte. 704-540-7558.
"Love Letters":
Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend in an intimate setting. "Love Letters" will be performed by Charlotte actors Judy Simpson Cook and Melvin Faris. Please call or e-mail for reservations, firstname.lastname@example.com or 704-596-2776. Proceeds benefit Samaritan House. 7 p.m. $15. Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Road, Charlotte.
Feb. 13
Women's Bible Study:
Pineville United Methodist Church invites area women to attend Experiencing God, a 13-week Bible study that explores the will of God for our lives and how it's revealed. 5 p.m. Feb. 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10.$16. Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S. Polk St., Pineville. 704-889-2022. www.pinevilleumc.org.
Providence Chamber Music Recital:
Musicians perform J. S. Bach's Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, Theme and Variations for Cello and Bass by Ignaz Joseph Pleyel, and Davidson composer Mary Armistead Jones' Piano Trio. 7 p.m. Free. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte. 704-366-7442. www.providenceumc.org.
Feb. 14
Chair Yoga:
Pineville United Methodist Church offers area residents chair yoga classes in the gym of the Crossroads Center. 10 a.m. Free. Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S. Polk St., Pineville. 704-889-2022. www.pinevilleumc.org.
Floor Yoga:
Pineville United Methodist Church offers area residents floor yoga classes in the gym of the Crossroads Center. 5:45 p.m. $3. Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S. Polk St., Pineville. 704-889-2022. www.pinevilleumc.org.
English as a Second Language Classes:
Residents who need to learn the basics of the English language or want to improve their English speaking and writing skills are welcome to attend. 6 p.m. $20 (includes book, refundable after six consecutive classes). Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S. Polk St., Pineville. 704-889-2022. www.pinevilleumc.org.
Feb. 15
Growing Food in Your Backyard:
You can grow tasty, nutritionally rich food at home without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. Please register. 9:30 a.m. $15. Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte. 704-331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
Watercolor in the Garden:
Using the garden in bloom as inspiration, explore color, paint, brushes and paper in an expressive and experimental way. 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 22; March 1, 8. ;$250. The Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden at Wing Haven, 348 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte. 704-331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
Get Fit Weight Loss Challenge:
Learn about nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices and participate in a supportive and friendly competition where cash and prizes go to losers. . Seating is limited. Register with Maude: 704-365-3355. 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22. $39. Belle Johnston Community Center, Pineville Lake Park, 1009 Johnston Dr., Pineville. 704-889-2400. www.thinkhealthyliving.com.
Rise of the Young Adult Novel:
The Women's National Book Association of Charlotte welcomes a panel that will discuss trends in Young Adult Literature. 6:30 p.m. Free. Quail Hollow Estates Clubhouse, 7301 Quail Meadow Lane, Charlotte.
Feb. 17
The Ever-Changing Garden:
Explore a philosophy of edible landscape design using plants with year-round beauty and top nutritional value. Please register. 9:30 a.m. $20. Wing Haven, 248 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte. 704-331-0664. www.winghavengardens.com.
Real Estate Investors Association Meeting:
Educational events providing information on every aspect of real estate investing. 6 p.m. Free for members, $15 for visitors. The Hilton Executive Park Hotel, 5624 Westpark Dr., Charlotte. 704-523-1570. www.metrolinareia.org.
An Evening With The Charlotte Appalachian Dulcimer Club:
Come and enjoy the delicate, haunting sounds of the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. 6:30 p.m. Free. Union West Regional Library, 123 Unionville Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail. 704-821-7475. www.union.lib.nc.us.
Feb. 18
"The Jungle Book":
Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through adventures and thwart the tiger, Shere Khan. This musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes. Suitable for ages 4 and up. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 25; 2 p.m. Feb. 19-20, 26-27. $9 - $10. Matthews Playhouse, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.carolinatix.org. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.


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In case you are over a limited spending budget and wish to transform your life home, you will discover probably actions that you can follow yourself. Read these tips more information about do-it-yourself and the amazing possibilities. Home design can save you a lot of cash while you fix your home yourself.
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Posted: Oct 11, 2017 8:18 AMUpdated: Oct 11, 2017 8:18 AM
Barnsdall May Lose Grocery Store
A local grocery store is looking to sell, and may end up as a community co-op, this item and many others were discussed at the first October meeting of the Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce.
The owner of Barnsdall's only grocery store, Affordable Foods, is looking to sell. Sales have decreased and they continue to struggle as many residents are shopping out of town. Discussions have began regarding a community co-op, however it is in very early stages of discussion. The closing of Affordable Foods would mean that residents of Barnsdall would need to travel in order to purchase fresh produce, meats, and other items.
Barnsdall Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Lay spoke briefly at the Chamber meeting regarding the possibility of a new improved school bond. The last school bond failed by four votes when it went to the ballots in March earlier this year. Lay said that they want to craft the new bond with full transparency and is planning several town hall meetings as well as a school walk-thru in order to show the public the required repairs and gain public input. At the time of the meeting, Lay stated that they have selected an Architect and a General Contractor but have not developed a proposal, and wished to dispel rumors that a new bond was ready for the ballots. Lay stated it would be either February or March before the new bond proposal goes back to the voters.
The Barnsdall Chamber of Commerce will meet again at noon on October 24, at the Barnsdall Community Center.
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Did you call them and inquire? I am not saying this apply to you, but it sound like the 8.99% was an introductory rate. I have have a Chase card and the same thing happened to me. The 8.9% was a introductory rate (a teaser rate, to get you to get the card.) After 6 months, it jumped up to 21.99%. Now, I am strategizing how to payoff the debt or switch it to lower interest card. But even with that (switching), I have to me careful because with most cc companies, balance transfers are considered Cash Advances which comes with a higher interest rates.
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SN 152776: NEW PRICE: In the 50s Martin was still making guitars largely by hand in its old North Street plant and the quality is quite evident. Here is a gorgeous and very rare Martin sunburst in excellent condition from that period. The rosewood is quite select the Sitka top is very lively and resonant. There is the slightest bear clawing in the top, perhaps the reason for the sunburst. There is one small crack in the grain cleated for good measure. The top has the fine checking typical of this vintage. Bridge and fretboard are made of African ebony – the nut 1 11/16ths, the fretboard has large dots, the tuners are the Kluson ridgebacks, the peghead veneer is stripy BRW, and the neck is carved to a modified V neck with the volute. The top and rosette are the multi-ply binding of the day and the back strip the handsome marquetry. There is one nearly invisible side crack in the upper bout repaired long ago with two cleats. The braces have been scalloped in 30s fashion, probably by the original owner's luthier. I've had the neck reset, a full refret, and a replacement bridge by Mark Tossman (the original bridge had been shaved down to lower the action). It's been set up with medium strings to medium low action. Mark reports that all is clean in the neck joint. The top is well behaved with no weird torqueing or bellying. It's ready to go. The tone is big and loud and round. The scalloping has increased the volume on the bass and replaced the tight focused bass of the 50s with the blooming thunder of an earlier vintage. Comes with a newer good quality hardshell case. New Price: $13,500. Old Price: $15,500.


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What is a Raspberry Pi?
What is a Raspberry Pi? Is it edible like a pie? Is it sweet? Is it food? If you are looking for a baking class, I'm sad to say that this is not the place.
Raspberry Pi is a small computer that is no bigger than the size of a credit card. It costs about $35. It was developed in the UK by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Originally, the intention is to promote the teaching of basic computer science in schools. Now it is used by both children and adults. One of the many uses by adults is to make it into an XBMC Media Center.
The name raspberry comes from the history of fruit based names in computing such as Apple and Blackberry. Pi is short for Python.
The Hardware
The Raspberry Pi computer has the same features as a traditional PC but at a reduced speed. It uses the ARM processor which is the brain of the computer. ARM processors are used in small devices including smartphones, hand held gaming devices and other small digital devices.
The main components include the following:
- Broadcom BCM2835 ARM11 700MHz
- HDMI out for plugging into a TV or monitor. The audio output also uses HDMI.
- CSI (Camera Serial Interface) is a serial connector for a camera interface.
- Ethernet Out for plugging into a hardwired network.
- USB 2.0 for mouse, keyboard, Wi-Fi, and bluetooth adapters.
- Status LEDs
- Audio out to an external amplifier.
- JTAG headers are used for debugging during the development of embedded software and hardware. JTAG stands for Joint Test Action Group.
- RCA video out for older TVs.
- GPIO headers for connecting external devices such as robotic arms.
- DSI (Display Serial Interface) connector gives you a quick and easy way to connect an LCD panel to the Raspberry Pi.
- SD card slot which will contains the operating system and additional data.
- Micro USB power input for powering the Raspberry Pi.
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Timothy Lynn Kimble, age 66, Troy passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Kimble was born October 28, 1951 in High Point, NC the son of the late John Earl Kimble, Jr. and the late Ruth Reavis.
Mr. Kimble was a retired Superintendent of Southern Correctional Institute in Troy, where he was employed for 33 years.
He is survived by his wife: Vera Loftin Kimble and one son: Adam Kimble of Troy, NC; sons, Andy Rush and wife Nichole of Clayton, NC; Adam Rush of Troy, NC; and Ben Rush of Troy, NC; grandchildren, Drew Rush, Zack Rush, Kyndal Rush, Carly Rush, and K.K. Rush.
Tim was a super sports enthusiast with his favorite being Florida State. He enjoyed playing golf and listening to all types of music. Tim was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church up until his illness, being a soloist in the choir, and past Deacon.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Troy, NC. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Mt. Carmel Church Road, Troy with Rev. Grady Blakely officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Troy.
On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.
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Heather Graham has been touted as a "batting prodigy" by some state selectors, with the young-gun expected to fire in the coming years.
Having played representative cricket since she was 15, Graham has developed into one of the more reliable players at the Fury.
While in her teens, Graham showed maturity beyond her years and the Commonwealth Bank Shooting Stars player appears destined to represent Australia.
She has signed with Perth Scorchers in the WBBL.
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Approximately 175 million Americans have health, retirement and other valuable benefits provided by their employer under a nationally uniform framework established by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This uniform framework is the backbone of the employer-based health care system because it allows employers to maintain national benefit plans, which provide employees comprehensive, affordable plan options. Preserving employers' ability to offer and maintain uniform and affordable benefit plans across the country is key to preserving the employer-sponsored benefits system.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 3, 2007) –
Attention Business Editors:
Retrocom Mid-Market Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT")(TSX:RMM.UN) announced today that it has closed the previously announced sale of three remaining properties to the Sunstone Realty Group as per a modified agreement of purchase and sale. The first tranche of three properties in the transaction closed on February 28th, 2007.
The REIT also announced today that it has reached an agreement with its lender providing the $35 million revolving operating line to extend the maturity date of the credit facility to March 31st, 2008 on similar terms. In keeping with the REIT's plan to reduce its dependence on short-term borrowings, the terms of the credit facility include a phased reduction of the credit limit from $28 million on March 31st, 2007 to $15 million by September 30th, 2007.
Today's planned Investor Conference Call has been rescheduled due to technical problems. The call will take place tomorrow, Wednesday April 4th, 2007, at 10:00 am EST. For those who wish to participate, the dial-in numbers are as follows:
Local: 416-640-3407
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Retrocom Mid-Market REIT is an Ontario unincorporated open-end real estate investment trust that focuses on owning and acquiring mid-market commercial properties in primary and secondary cities across Canada with the objective of producing a geographically diversified portfolio of properties with stable and growing cash flows.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy Units of the REIT, which may be made only by means of a prospectus, nor shall there be any sale of the Units in any state, province or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under securities laws of any such state, province or other jurisdiction. The Units of the REIT have not been, and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered, sold or delivered in the United States absent registration or an application for exemption from the registration requirements of U.S. securities laws.
Certain statements contained in this news release may include forward-looking information with respect to Retrocom Mid-Market Real Estate Investment Trust's operations and future financial results. Such statements are based on current expectations, are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially from those contained in such statements. These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, availability of resources, competitive pressures, changes in market activity and regulatory requirements. Further information can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Retrocom Mid-Market Real Estate Investment Trust with the securities regulatory authorities, available at www.sedar.com.
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Three big ideas to keep Shakespeare in UK schools
At last week's Now / Next / Why London, we set a workshop challenge for our delegates with social enterprise Shakespeare Schools Festival. The organisation is the UK's largest youth drama festival and works with over 1,000 schools and 150 theatres every year. It provides teachers with the tools and resources to help students perform their own Shakespeare production in front of a paying audience.
With the day's theme focus on 'Obsessing Experience', the audience was asked to apply the learnings and principles from the day to SSF's challenge: how to improve the experience for teachers in order to improve retention and social impact.
Bonnie Austin, programme director at SSF, said of the winners and the day itself: 'It was wonderful to see a room of brilliant minds focus on working through ideas and solutions while applying some of the great learning from the day.'
The top ideas were chosen on the basis of originality, feasibility and quality of explanation. The following delegates get the glory of appearing on these hallowed pages alongside the knowledge that your brain cells are helping a fantastic cause to make an even bigger impact.
1. Make the teachers cry(!)
To ensure that teachers get the recognition they deserve, this idea featured a tool that would help participating pupils send a personal 'thanks' to their teachers after the performance of their production, reminding them of the amazing impact they've had and encouraging them to do the same again next year.
Drew Spencer, Despark, and Alan Haywood, Open Reply, take a bow!
2. Multi-year resource rollout
This idea meant that a school would receive different types of tools and resources over the course of a three year cycle. For example, year one would focus more on acting skills, year two production management and year three's tool would show students how to be mentors.
Catherine Cooke, Andy Cooper, Zara Intin and Sophie Nicholas from Fleishman Hillard, take a bow!
3. Post Festival Celebration Pack
This digital package of pictures, video and voxpops would be distributed, where possible, to students, teachers and, crucially, parents with the aim of reminding people of the festival's impact and driving future signups.
Gillian Davies and Anna Karwata (IHG Hotels), Alice Brandvik, Andrew Tomkins, Colin Blackwood, Shaun White (Electronic Arts UK) and Stefan Becker (Buzzin Monkey), all please take a bow!
The entire session saw plenty more ideas being generated, all of which are helping SSF explore new opportunities to increase its impact. Thanks to everyone for participating.
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Goodness me. I just walked round to the corner shop and took some experimental deep breaths.
I have asthma and was thinking that it seemed much better. One of the ways you test the severity of asthma is use a little lung function meter; you take the deepest breath you can and blow into it as hard and fast as you can.
I could never use that thing without coughing. Never. And there was always a kind of rattly sound when I reached the end of the blow.
It's gone. Completely gone. I just blew out huge breaths really hard and fast and didn't cough once. No rattle. Did look a bit mad walking down the street doing this, but whatever ...
What a present for my one month anniversary. I know it sounds daft but it's given me a real boost.


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There is a famous ancient parable about six blind men who had no idea what an elephant was. They try to come to an understanding by touching it because they couldn't see it. However, each of them could understand only a tiny portion of the reality of an elephant. The blind man who touched the trunk felt that an elephant was like a pipe, another who felt its broad side thought that it was like a wall and so on. The same goes for eLearning.
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A college girl came up to me several years ago, saying that she was struggling with respecting her parents. I told her that I would pray for her during the week, we'd both think of practical ways to cultivate respect for her (wonderful) parents, and talk about them later.
I don't remember my idea. Hers was great.
She bought two notebooks, one for her father, one for her mother, and without them knowing, she wrote them a thank you note every time they did something for her. It could be as little as her mother hand-washing a sweater for her, or as big as her dad paying for her next year's tuition. That was in February; the next Christmas, no longer struggling with respect, she gave them the books as gifts. They had become records of their love for her over months and months, and of her gratitude for them.
Taking her idea, I made a "thank-you book" for my mother, with one thing I was thankful for that she did on each page. They ranged from thanks for decades of prayer to letting me eat all of my birthday candy in one sitting.
My mother took the idea, and for my grandfather's eightieth birthday, she had each grandchild send her two to four things they were thankful for about Opa. She wrote them all down in a book and gave it to him.
If you're trying to figure out a last minute gift idea, this one is beautiful for parents, grandparents, close friends, or a spouse. And it's one that won't get re-gifted.


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Funeral For A Friend / Harbours / Little Brother
Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney 13/02/2016
Review: Matt Doria | Photos: Pauly Vella
The end of times is nigh, my fellow guyliner enthusiasts. After 15 years sweating it out in the scene with tumultuous tunes and lighting-fierce live shows, revered MySpace-era emo pioneers Funeral For A Friend are hanging up the towel. All grown up and no longer sporting obnoxious dyed bangs, 500 Vans-set veterans stand nostalgic, beer'd up and bittersweet for the first of two farewell jaunts in Sydney's intimate – and as always, sticky – Oxford Arts Factory. On offer? The quintet's high school angst-stricken Hours (2005), smashed out from start to summit with a healthy shot of Welsh (see: drunken) banter to keep us sated.
Shuffling down two sets of stairs and a curiously neon-lit hallway brings us to Little Brother, the acoustic side-project of Trophy Eyes screamer John Floreani. Right off the bat, it's uncanny not to see the 24-year-old bellowing skate punk bangers to a sea of thrashing limbs. Instead, he's propped up on his lonesome in the centre of the stage, strumming heart-wrenching acoustic jams and alternating between a broken whisper and a passionate, albeit oft-jarring yell. Most of the crowd are too swept up in their Oxford Iced Teas (recommended) to even acknowledge Floreani's presence, but those that do are swept off their feet by his arcadian slam poetry one-liners and battered down hooks sung along to with a sugary rasp.
Flaring riffs and piercing drums dot the hallmarks of Melbourne alt-shredders Harbours. Sam Bassal and Tommy Elliott are monstrous with their axes in tow, tearing through riffs and soaring through solos as Tory Robertson belts anthem-worthy choruses like an industry icon in his second decade. But as potent as he sounds, the frontman steps foot on stage not once during the fivesome's 30-minute assemblage. Perhaps he's sprawled out on a sofa backstage when he nails the bridge on "Pulling Teeth", or hiding by the bar when he swerves into "Nothing Stays The Same". The band's atmosphere is accordingly threadbare, but in the end, sound trumps looks, and Harbours sound spot on.
It's always a glorious moment when the night's headliner make their victory sprint onto the stage, but when Funeral For A Friend saunter out, that common rush of adrenaline is supplanted with unease. After all, this is it: the end. A quick commemorative speech and a sip of whiskey later, and "All The Rage" has the venue, well, raging. If this is the last time we're seeing Funeral For A Friend in concert, you'd best believe we're going to lose our minds. And when the outfit burst into "Streetcar", you'd best believe we do. From slower jams like "Hospitality" to the crushing "End Of Nothing", the sold out crowd embrace every passing moment of Funeral's hour-long exertion, flinging fists and swaying hair as Matt Davies-Kreye roars into his mic.
Davies-Kreye and Kris Coombs-Roberts (guitar) are the last members standing from the Hours era, but fresh-faced shredder Gavin Burrough, bassist Richard Boucher and drummer Casey McHale are in no way out of place. Every mind-numbing hook and spellbinding drum solo washes by in a haze of earnest commotion, "Recovery" a standout for McHale especially. Between cuts from the decade-old sophomore LP, Davies-Kreye opens up about the memories – or lack thereof – that he has from piecing the opus together: "I sung most of this song upside down, bent over a seat in a pick-up truck," the baseball-capped chorister enthuses before powering into "Drive".
With most of the room now dying for a breath that isn't fogged up with sweat, "Sonny" leads the feature presentation not so much out with a bang, but rather a stunningly poignant and tortuously heartfelt fizzle. But of course, Funeral For A Friend weren't just going to send us packing after a pithy 45 minutes. Leaving just enough time for us to army crawl our way through the crowd and up to the bar (live and die by the Oxford Iced Tea), the quintet storm the stage once more and smash straight into a trio of their heaviest and most vindictive cuts – "Sixteen", "Conduit" and "1%". Bodies fly. It's beautiful.
At this point, Davies-Kreye has well and truly warmed up to his crowd, sneakily teasing tomorrow night's set and jocularly telling fans to "shut the fuck up" when they clamour for a particular song. "I'm fuckin' Welsh as fuck! I'll shag a sheep on top o' ya and ya mother," he boasts at one point before dropping his mic, strutting off, and then racing back to burst into "The Great Wide Open". "Juneau" and "Escape Artists Never Die" tie the set's laces and send our Saturday into the dust, and with that, a piece of our youth is laid to rest. Funeral For A Friend may be over and done with, but having spent it with our fists in the air and our voices screaming along to every word, we'd say their own funeral was one more celebratory than sad.


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Budget decisions by the 2013 Legislature and Gov. Sam Brownback will translate into 75 employees in the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism receiving their final paycheck at the end of December.
Secretary Robin Jennison is moving to eliminate 157 seasonal positions — 75 are currently filled — to accommodate the agency's constricted budget. Losses in staffing will strike the law enforcement, fisheries and wildlife, education, and information services divisions.
"We've got a lot of stuff to do," he said. "It's going to be a burden."
Jennison plans to urge the 2014 Legislature to reverse reductions in the agency's seasonal work force, but he will have to stand in line with advocates of K-12 schools, corrections, higher education, the judiciary, KPERS and Medicaid. Each is grappling with funding woes driven by crashing state revenue tied to implementation of broad state tax cuts.
"We will address some of them," Brownback said in an interview. "I'm not going to lay that out now."
The governor intends to release full details of his budget blueprint in January, and the House and Senate will devote the next several months to revision of the state's current fiscal year budget and overhaul of the preliminary budget crafted for the fiscal year starting July 1.
The governor deepened the hole last week by outlining a proposal to deliver $80 million in state funding over the five years to allow each Kansas school district to provide all-day kindergarten.
Complicating the debate is the fact spending by state government in Kansas now exceeds revenue — despite maneuvering in the 2013 session to roll back some tax reforms and to reduce expenditures.
House Minority Leader Paul Davis, a Lawrence Democrat running for governor, said the kindergarten initiative was an exciting possibility for school districts hammered by years of tightened state funding. Reductions to education were driven by recession under Democratic Govs. Kathleen Sebelius and Mark Parkinson and by tax policy under Brownback.
"All-day kindergarten fees have gone up dramatically for parents across Kansas because he made the largest cut to public education funding in state history," Davis said. "The number one priority should be restoring the cuts Governor Brownback already made and fully funding our schools."
The wild card is a pending ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court in a lawsuit challenging the level of state funding of public education. A lower-court decision declared hundreds of millions of dollars from the state treasury was needed to meet constitutional obligations.
Pressure on legislators will intensify as they strive to balance calls for restoration of funding with escalation in the cost of basic government operations and the reality tax law they embraced will drive down state revenue under a supply-side model. Under this theory, income tax reductions inspire investment in the economy and job growth.
"Kansas lawmakers face difficult choices concerning the budget in the upcoming legislative session," said Duane Goossen, a former state budget director and vice president for fiscal policy at the Kansas Health Institute in Topeka. "Their decisions will provide a visible reflection of their policy priorities as we head into an election year."
A briefing paper by KHI shows the state began the current fiscal year with $680 million in the treasury. Expected revenue in the state general fund would total $5.8 billion, leaving a balance of $573 million to start the next fiscal year.
The 2013 Legislature adopted a $6.1 billion preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. If that spending plan remains unchanged, the state would expend $200 million more than collected in taxes. The ending balance would fall to $370 million. If a supply-side economic surge never occurs, the state would be looking down the barrel of huge deficits.
Moving ahead, the state's proportion of Medicaid spending is likely to increase at least $60 million annually, and the state could be expected to add $40 million each year to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.
Brownback, a Republican seeking a second term, vetoed the proposed 2015 budget for the Kansas Department of Corrections because he viewed allocations to be inadequate. The governor said he would recommend an option for addressing the agency's need for better funding.
"Absolutely," the governor said. "I'll put forward a '15 budget. We'll have other things in the Department of Corrections appropriations bill."
Other demands on lawmakers include an $8 million shortfall for the judicial branch and realization the revenue stream established to provide $3,838 in base state aid per pupil to public schools was inadequate. In K-12 education, the statewide property tax produced less cash than expected, and obligations escalated when more students enrolled than planned.
Legislators would need to identify $17 million to fill the K-12 gap this fiscal year and $19 million to address funding commitments in the next fiscal year.
The Kansas Board of Regents and state university leaders are interested in pressing for restoration of $34 million cut from state appropriations, but questions remain about whether the GOP-led Legislature would reverse an across-the-board reduction and drop a new salary cap.


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- 1 What does a Probation Officer do?
- 2 Probation Officer Salary
- 3 Probation Officer Employment
- 4 Gender Distribution
- 5 How to Become Probation Officer?
- 6 Probation Officer Specializations
- 7 Professional Associations of Probation Officers
- 8 Probation Officers FAQ
What does a Probation Officer do?
A probation officer is a person who is trained in correctional services and monitoring those who are enrolled in such programs. The position is required by the courts and judicial systems as it serves as a way of attempting to keep someone previously involved in criminal behavior from repeating the offense. Thus, the answer to a question like "what does a probation officer do," is very complex and not without a mildly verbose response. Below the reader can learn everything a probation officer does and what it takes to follow a career path of a probation officer.
Who is Probation Officer?
There are several references or titles that equate to the probation officer including, but not limited to all of the following: Probation Counselor, Probation and Parole Officer, Parole Agent, Juvenile Probation Officer, Deputy Probation Officer, Deputy Juvenile Officer, Correctional Officer, and Adult Probation Officer. To answer the question, "what is a probation officer," it becomes necessary to examine some job expectations. As individuals that serve as part of the criminal justice system, probation officers work with offenders/criminals in an effort to help the individuals to refrain from further criminal activity and to eventually return to a normal life as possible.
A probation officer will help to ensure that the offender follows all probationary regulations assigned to them: This helps to make the community safer while simultaneously ensuring the offender doesn't re-offend or become a danger to the community. Probation officers work with sentencing judges and the courts as well as with law enforcement officials, those that are accused of a crime, and those identified as criminal offenders.
In many judicial systems, the probation officer might also perform investigations on those who are presently accused of a crime of a serious nature. The investigation process may involve the exploration of an accused offender's background, the individual's education, and whatever environment or circumstances might have led to the initial offense. The officer will then report to the courts in an effort to make a recommendation that the court can use when sentencing the individual.
If the offender is not violent, there is a chance they might get a sentence that includes probation. While monitoring the individual, the officer will ensure the convicted offender is seen each week at weekly meetings. The officer meets with the offender to make sure all probationary rules are being followed. The probation sentence the offender receives varies with every case, but terms can include travel restrictions, the loss of the right to bear arms, restrictions on the consumption of alcohol and limitations on social interactions with select individuals.
The offender is often interviewed during regular meetings with the probation officer. The police and probation officers work in unison to ensure that the information the offender shares during such meetings is accurate and that all restrictions are adhered to at all times. The probation officer has the power to recommend increased or decreased restrictions as he or she sees fit, and they will report to the -courts any necessary details or proof necessary if reporting a violation of probation.
Probation Officer Job Description
The probation agent works with offenders who have been convicted of a crime and ordered to probation or offenders who have been granted parole from a prison environment. When working as an officer of the probation department the individual might work with all adults or all juveniles, depending upon the position. If the work is with juveniles, the officer will likely ensure the probationer is attending school and/or work regularly. The job of the probation officer is attained by those who pursue a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or sociology. There is direct and rigorous training the individual goes through to master probationary regulations and laws within the specific jurisdiction where the individual is legally certified to work. The individual is often expected to work irregular hours because the nature of the job involves a lot of investigatory work as well as scheduled appearances in the court and visits to offenders' homes. Likewise, the officer is required to attend to those offenders who are on home monitors.
The probation officer job description includes a number of responsibilities. The first task of the officer is to ensure offender probationary compliance and to report non-compliance to the courts so that further action can be taken. The officer will monitor the offender and perform regular, random drug testing as part of compliance checks. In addition to drug testing and monitoring, the probation agent will need to create reports about probationer behavior and progress. Recommendations for work, counseling, anger management and other beneficial programs may also be required. The officer must monitor any contact the probationer has with the police, and the agent will conduct regular interviews with friends and family to make sure the individual is adhering to all probationary regulations.
The probation officer is required to use an array of tools when on the job including but not limited to all of the following: two-way radios, belt restraints, torso restraints, handcuffs, handguns, body armor, and drug testing equipment like breathalyzers. Additional equipment includes video conferencing systems, court databases for accessing records, and in some cases, knowledge of Microsoft Access Hot is required. The probation officer will need to be familiar with email software platforms, Internet browsers, map creating software, and Microsoft Office Suite or Corel WordPerfect Office Suite. Sometimes familiarity with presentation software, like Microsoft PowerPoint, is also required. Familiarity with project management software, Tyler Technologies Odyssey Case Manager software, and Microsoft Excel Hot technology spreadsheet software is also required. Finally, the officer will need to be intimately familiar with Microsoft Word Processing and voice recognition software.
Probation Officer Duties and Tasks
- Alcohol and drug testing administration
- Random drug screening offenders
- Regular meetings with offenders on probation
- Manage parolees and probationers
- Evaluations and reports
- Ensuring adherence to the rehabilitation plans
- Remedial and court action recommendations
- Track case files
- Record parolee/probationer records
- Assist in parolee/probationer's self-reflection process
- Home visits at the residence of the offender
- Assessing the best path for offender rehabilitation
- Supplying job training and other resources to the probationer
- Track law enforcement interaction with the probationer
- Report writing and offender file maintenance
- Pre-hearing/pre-sentencing investigatory work and recommendations
Skills Required
- Verbal Communications
- Case Management
- Filing Court Documents
- Counseling
- Ensuring Legal Compliance
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Listening Skills
- Monitoring/Observation Skills
- Inductive Reasoning
Working Conditions
The probation officer is one who works irregular hours. Deadlines are established by the court and the officer must meet such deadlines, despite how many individuals and cases one is dealing with at the time. A lot of paperwork, documentation, and reporting is involved with this job. Much time on the job requires acquiring information and recording it. The individual is likely to work in a department with other officers and may have a private officer where he or she can work. Nearly 90 percent of the time on the job will involve being in contact with other individuals on a daily basis, and about 84 percent of one's time is either in the office or out in the field having in-person discussions with probationers, law officials, and court officials. About 90 percent of one's time is spent indoors in controlled environments.
If the probation officer travels to speak with the probationer at a different location, like the probationer's home, or if the officer is in the field conducting interviews, he may be armed with pepper spray or a handgun and wear body armor to remain safe in an otherwise potentially hostile environment. Officers may be required to do property searches as well as employment checks.
This job can prove to be a high-stress occupation, especially when dealing with probationers that do not adhere to the regulations they must follow. However, some officers find the work particularly rewarding, especially when successfully counseling individuals and helping them once again to become productive contributors to society.
The work is a full-time job and there is likely overtime scheduled as well. Some agencies have on-call positions that are rotated between all probation officers in the department. The number of individuals the officer manages will depend on the department, how many probation officers there are available, and how many offenders require management. Thus, one's caseload can vary from one agency to another.
Probation Officer Salary
Let's addresses the question as to how much a probation officer salary is and notes that it is "impossible to make it big" as a person working in under this job title. The average salary is about $39,000 a year, but this figure can range in extremes of $28,000 on the low end of the spectrum, and $65,000 on the higher end. Where one lives is one of the biggest things influencing the rate of pay one receives, and tenure will also influence the amount of money one is bringing home from the job.
How Much does a Probation Officer Make?
The level of experience one has will play some role in the salary one earns as a probation officer. The answer to the question, "how much does a probation officer make," will change based on where one lives, and the candidate's skill level, as well as the individual's education, might also influence the salary one receives. The entry level salary for the job is about $35,000 a year, and this is a $4,000 decline from the $39,000 national average. By the time a probation officer reaches mid-career, the individual is earning about three percent more than the $39,000 national average. Correctional officers with 10 to 20 years of experience end up making around $47,000 a year, and those who work over 20 years in the field can make up to $57,000.
Some skills may increase the amount of money a probation officer makes. For example, exceptional oral and verbal communication skills can earn the candidate nine percent over the national average salary. If the individual is skilled in counseling, this can increase might by three percent per year. Filing court documents is a skill that might increase one's pay by two percent. In terms of benefits and other employee perks, 91% of probation officers have medical insurance coverage from the job, while 71% have dental coverage. The vision coverage rate for probation officers is at 62 percent, and only seven percent of probation officers are uninsured.
Probation Officer Employment
There has been a mild decline in probation officer jobs between 2010 and 2014. In 2010 there were 89,900 positions, but this fell by 1,380 jobs in 2011, resulting in only 88,520. There were a few hundred more jobs by 2012 however, with a noted increase from 88,520, to 86,780. From 2012 to 2013, another small increase occurs from 86,780 to 86,210. Finally, from 2013 to 2014 there was increase or decrease in available positions: The year 2014 saw the job positions remain at 86,610 positions.
As per information released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), correctional treatment specialists and probations officers made as much as $49,360 for the year in 2015. The lower ten percent actually earned just under $33,000 with the median wage at $32,900, while those in the higher ten percent of workers had median wages of $86,140.
Also per information made available by the BLS, the job outlook for this career path is mildly reasonable in terms of an anticipated rate of growth. This sector is expected to grow as much as four percent between 2014 and 2024, albeit slower than average when compared to other occupations, a growth rate is still expected. The growth in this sector is complex because it is dependent on a number of factors, including local government and/or state funding that can be applied to the corrections sector, and in particular, the fund allotted to parole and probationary systems. Of course, parole officers are promised a future as released convicts will continue to require the appropriate supervision.
Gender Distribution
According to the Dean of the School of Criminal Justice at Kaplan University, Frank DiMarino J.D., LLM, women are the growing percentage of employees when it comes to the position of probation officer, and statistics confirm this as it puts 55% of the jobs as being filled by skilled and educated women, with the remaining 45% of the jobs being filled by males. The actual figures vary from one state to another and depend on the position the females are working; Some are working with adults and others juveniles, but the statistics are significant as women only made up about 12 percent of the probation officer positions in the late 1960s. Such figures are promising and indicate that females are being noticed for their ability to fulfil the job responsibilities associated with the position in question and are no longer held back by the erroneous assumption that men are more ideal for the job.
How to Become Probation Officer?
The question of "how to become a probation officer," will herein be addressed so the reader can pursue the career path if so desired. An eligible candidate for the position needs to hold a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or sociology. The individual will be required to go through a criminal background check, drug testing, and to pass a competency examination. Interested candidates have to be at least 21 years of age and many agencies require the individual have a valid driver's license. To gain an edge during the hiring process it is advised the individual have some prior experience in the field, including experience in counseling, social work, substance abuse treatment, criminal investigations, corrections, parole, pre-trial services, or probation. Additional prior experience in the field of criminal justice, working with other probation professionals, or working in a courtroom setting is also helpful.
Those candidates looking to specialize in the field of probation can either work with adults solely juveniles solely, or move up in the sector. In order to advance the individual should pursue further schooling in order to get a master's degree with a major in psychology, social work, or criminal justice. The right candidate for the job will have extraordinary communication skills, the ability to think about things critically, solid decision-making skills, emotional stability, and exceptional organization skills.
Probation Officer Education Requirements
The probation officer education requirements demand the individual have at least a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, social work, or some other field that is aligned with this type of work. There are some agencies that demand the need for the completion of a master's program in order for a candidate to become eligible. The jurisdiction where one seeks employment will define the educational and experiential requirements of the position. Even after being educated and getting a degree, training is often involved, and such training is typically funded by the federal or local government. The candidate will need to be certified after the program, and he may be required to work up to one year as a trainee before being offered a job with any permanency.
Probation Officer Colleges
There are a number of exceptional probation officer colleges across the nation. Students will want to find a school to enroll in that has a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or criminology. The school selected will be expected to ready the candidate for state certification, psychological exams, written exams, and oral tests. Below are the leading schools for those looking to become probation officers:
- Arizona State University
- Miami Dade College
- Ohio State University
- The University of Florida
- The University of Minnesota
- The University of Central Florida
- Michigan State University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Indiana University
- College of Southern, Nevada
Major Subjects
The subjects one can expect to study during the course of pursuing a degree include criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, and law. The student will likely also study constitutional law, self-defense tactics, firearms training, report writing, investigations, the democratic political process, executive orders, government regulations, precedents, court procedures, legal codes, behavioral disorders, and public security and safety. The individual will need to be in good health, both physically and mentally and examinations in both areas are required.
Probation Officer Specializations
Specializations in this sector include positions like the Juvenile Justice position where the probation officer works with those under the age of 18. The candidate will need knowledge of psychology, American government, criminal justice, criminal procedures and the courts, fundamental criminal law, sign language, juvenile justice systems, sociology, and ethics.
Also, over the past 20 years, agencies are starting to have more probation officers focus on working with specific types of offenders – this allows the probation officer to specialize on specific offenders and to learn from their similar and dissimilar behaviors. Specialized caseloads include domestic violence offenders, sex offenders, mentally ill offenders, and ex—gang member offenders.
Professional Associations of Probation Officers
The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is among the known Associations of Probation officers available and open for membership. The APPA is an organization with an international reach that serves to empower and the APPA seeks to challenge every one of its members and constituents through training, teaching, advocating, influencing, and communicating with members of the organization. The APPA is a conduit of knowledge, offering support, ideas, models, and suggesting standards that are constantly evolving and improving, all while behaving as a valuable resource to the APPA members and community. Members of the APPA originate from Canada, the United States and a number of other countries that participate in both juvenile and criminal justice arenas where a pre-trial, probation, corrections that are based within the community, and parole options.
This organization was first established in the state of Texas. In the early 1970s in the city of Houston, the APPA got its start. The organization was established by people who were otherwise unhappy with the status quo and not having any kind of representation for correctional officers. The organization puts out the journal entitled "Perspectives" on a regular basis, with the first issue released in January 1976. By 1977, Canadian members were allowed entry into the organization. By the late 1990s, the organization had four educational institutions, nine corporate members, 26 library subscriptions, 55 affiliate members, 165 agency members, and 3000 individual members.
Probation Officers FAQ
What is the job outlook in association with the probation officer career?
According to reports put forth by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median yearly earnings a probation officer receives is around $48,190, and the upper ten percent of individuals in the position are earning as much as $83,410 every year. The agency estimates that between the years 2010 and 2020, there will be a growth in the demand for probation officers during the ten-year period; the anticipated demand for trained, knowledgeable, and qualified probation officers is expected to be around 18 percent, which is four percent higher than any other occupation's anticipated growth during the same timeframe.
What are some of the things a candidate can benefit from knowing before becoming a probation officer?
Besides the obvious fact that one must consider the dangers of the job, there are several things a candidate can benefit from knowing before pursuing a career as a probation officer. While there is the element of danger, and therefore some potential excitement, there is another part of the job that can prove a bit boring, and for some, it can seem even droll. Essentially, if you do not like handling paperwork and dealing with a lot of written materials, then the role of probation officer may not suit your personal preferences. You will have to have remarkable organizational skills as well, and time management is an important part of the probation officer's job description. The officer must create reports for the court and interact with the judge and lawyers during hearings and trials, and the job, therefore, calls for impeccable reading, writing, and communication skills.


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This post is two weeks past due, but it would be an injustice to my campus if I didn't share some of the beauty that blossomed when warm weather finally came.
|The view from my office. Many of our flowering trees line the path on the far left of the photo.
|Our campus groundskeepers are, inexplicably, all elderly villagers. Here they are putting in flowers.
Most of these flowers are gone, but now they've been replaced by bright green all over campus so I really can't complain. It looks and feels like summer!


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Pokemon: Black & White: Volume 10
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Meet Pokemon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokemon League!
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Product Description
- Artist
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- 9781421558943
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- 9781421558943
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- Viz Communications
- Series
- Pokémon
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- Universe
- Pokémon
- Volume
- 10
Meet Pokemon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokemon League!
Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokedex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokemon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey…What surprising new Pokemon - and people - will they meet next?!
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When a big crocodile has its eyes on you and your dog… just pull off your shoe?
Here's a unique solution to a problem not everyone has to face on an average day: having a crocodile swim up and eye you as its lunch.
This woman must have been in this situation before, because she just handled the big, nasty predatory dinosaur like a boss!
Okay, throw out the rifle and get me some beach shoes! If I had known that those alligator boots were only a flip-flop away, I would have had a pair years ago.
Leave it to indigenous folks who see these things on a daily basis to take them for granted. If you or I happen upon a hungry croc…
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The 1964 Denim Company Women's Crinkle Embroidered Top - Pink - Size 18
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It goes without stating the most common iPhone problem users experience can be a cracked screen. Since iPhones are quite a delicate piece of technology, along with the fact that the display screen is made of glass, it is likely that if dropped, the iPhone screen will break. So what should you do? Search on eBay for a replacement screen.
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BUSH PRESSES for a free-trade pact with Central America.
The president plans to meet with the heads of Central American nations during this weekend's Latin America Summit in Quebec. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick had preliminary discussions on an agreement during a recent Buenos Aires meeting with trade ministers. Central America is mainly concerned with reducing U.S. barriers on textiles.


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We LOVE international trailers. Why? Because even if sometimes we can't understand a bloody word that's being said, we often get snippets of brand-new footage not yet seen in the domestic trailers. A case in point is this glorious new international Amazing Spider-Man trailer, which features what we love best: More. Awesome. Spidey. Action.
The trailer—which has some French subtitles (excusez-moi, pardon, merci beaucoup) and, we think, some Dutch ones as well—is otherwise in spoken English (yay!) and has some cool snippets of brand-new footage, including bits that were revealed in the sizzle reel shown at last week's sneak peeks.
More importantly, it has some dizzyingly awesome Spidey action.
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Right. That seals it. We'll be there when The Amazing Spider-Man spins its web in theaters on July 3, 2012 in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. How about you?
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The past few weeks I've been blogging about the Santee Summer Concerts at the Trolley Center. One thing I've noticed about the concerts, it's not just people who come to hear the music. Every week there were quite a few hot dogs who joined their families. Now, I'm not going to say that every dog there enjoys the music, but most of them do seem to enjoy being out and about, meeting new dogs and getting their share of attention from the people (especially kids). So, here are the hot dogs of Santee…
The first dog I have to share is my own. Bear is a 12 year old (more or less) Chow-Lab mix. Or as we call him, our "Chowbrador." We've only brought him once – he wasn't too big on the music, and frankly the other dogs scare him. He is a HUGE coward around other dogs. We figure it has something to do with being on the street for a while. We got him from the Animal Shelter, but it was pretty clear that he had been a house dog before he got dumped. Our other dog won't be coming to any of the concerts – she is a "bitch" in all senses of the word. Fine with people, but hates most other dogs – except Bear.
I don't have as much information about the other dogs, but I will share pictures and names for the ones I have.
This handsome English mastiff was a regular at the concerts.
On the left is Max, a German shepherd. He was another regular at the concerts. The puppy on the right, whose name I didn't get, was with Max and his family at the Honky Tonk Kings concert.
These two were at several of the concerts as well. I unfortunately forgot their names, but the little one on the right was quite a character, dancing on his hind legs and standing up with his front paws on the other dog's back so he could see better.
Talk about the face only a mother could love – or a bulldog fanatic. This is Spanky, and he was only too happy to pose for a picture. My older daughter would simply adore him.
This little trio came out to a couple concerts.
Jack, a chocolate lab, is a former DEA drug dog. He is now happily retired and enjoys a bit of music and a good walk now and then.
Leila (l) and Harley (r) were a pair of Boston terriers I met at the 80z All Stars concert. Leila in particular was rather difficult to photograph, since she just would not stand still.
This beautiful Doberman came to several concerts, but I forgot to write her name down. Her owners chose not to have her ears or tail bobbed, which is just fine with me. It makes her look like the friendly dog she is.
Buddy is a "terrier mix" – or as my wife likes to say, a "Heinz-57" variety. I only saw him at the last concert, but he was certainly having a good time.
This little Maltese-Poodle mix is named Nixon, and I guess if you look at him you can see a slight resemblance to the former president. Oh, and by the way, he is NOT a crook.
It must be something about Boston terriers, but Chico, here, also would not stay still long enough to get a good picture of him. He was a very friendly little guy, but very active.
Maggie is a border collie-lab mix I met at the last concert. I've decided that mixed breeds seem to be the friendliest and calmest overall – not quite as hyper as some of the purebreds. I know that is true with my own dogs.
The rest of these pictures are dogs I met at the different concerts, but whose names I either didn't get or forgot to write down (shame on me!). If any of you know these dogs, I'll be more than happy to identify them. Otherwise, enjoy the pictures.
Egads, I almost forgot one last part of this "Hot Dogs" post. One of the regular sponsors the last few weeks of the concert series was Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care and overnight "camp" located in El Cajon. This sounds like a pretty cool place for your dogs if you need to leave them somewhere for a day or more, and I should probably check it out. If you want more information, click on their link above. I want to thank Cynthia Wilson from Camp Bow Wow (on the left, below) for reminding me. I guess that's what happens when we get older, losing our hair… (apologies to J,P,G,&R).