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When a noncitizen who is out of status by overstaying a visa or entering without inspection is placed in removal proceedings, at issue is whether an Immigration Judge (IJ) can grant adjournments until such time that he or she is eligible for adjustment of status through the approval of a visa petition or labor certification application.
Even though a person may be out of status, he or she may still have a future claim to remain in the US permanently. Many noncitizens are subject to section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which allows an individual who has violated status to still ultimately adjust status to permanent residence in the US. Under section 245(i), if a noncitizen was the subject of a labor certification or immigrant visa petition filed on or before April 30, 2001, such an individual will be permitted to adjust status in the US upon payment of a $1,000 penalty provided the immigrant visa is approved and this individual's priority date is current.1
For instance, an out of status individual may have been the subject of a labor certification that was filed by an employer on or before April 30, 2001. Sometime in 2002, this employer went out of business and did not pursue the labor certification. Fortunately, in 2006, a new employer filed a labor certification under the PERM system on behalf of this person. Thus, this individual can still claim to be "grandfathered" under Section 245(i) by virtue of the initial labor certification filing on April 30, 2001 so long as it was "approvable when filed."2 When the new labor certification is approved, this individual can hope to adjust status in the U.S. under section 245(i) provided the I-140 petition following the labor certification is approved and a visa number is currently available.
Similarly, an individual could be the subject of a family-based I-130 petition that was filed on or before April 30, 2001, and even though the I-130 petition is approved, this individual's priority date, which is established at the time of filing the I-130 petition (or the labor certification) has not yet become current. I-130 petitions filed under the Family 4 th preference can take longer then a decade for the date to become current.3
Under these circumstances, the individual who is waiting for either an approval of the petition or visa date to become current continues to remain out of status.4
If this person is apprehended by ICE enforcement, he or she will be placed in removal proceedings and will have to either challenge the charges before an Immigration Judge (IJ), but success is unlikely if it is clear that the respondent has overstayed a visa, or apply for relief against removal before the IJ, such as an application for adjustment of status. When noncitizens in such situations have requested a continuance to wait for their eligibility for adjustment, the IJs have adopted varying standards for granting or rejecting continuance. Essentially, pursuant to 8 C.F.R. section 1003.29, the IJ may grant a continuance for good cause shown. Under this provision, it is evident that the grant or denial of continuance remains solely within the broad discretion of the IJ.
In cases where an IJ has not continued the proceeding, and deported the noncitizen, many respondents have taken appeals to the Board of Immigration Affairs (BIA), which has mostly affirmed the IJ's denial of the continuance, and a few have also filed petitions for review in Courts of Appeals.
A recent decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York, Rajah v. Mukasey, No. 06-3493 (2 nd Cir. Sept. 24, 2008), 2008 WL 4350028, illustrates how even the federal courts are struggling to determine the standards for whether an IJ's denial of continuance was an abuse of discretion or not.
In Rajah v. Mukasey, Mohamed Rajah was the subject of a labor certification that had not been approved after he had been apprehended by ICE while he reported for registration under the NSEERS program.5 This labor certification was filed on or before April 30, 2001, and thus he was "grandfathered" under section 245(i).
After he was placed in removal proceedings, Mr. Rajah's request for continuances to await the approval of his labor certification was ultimately denied by an IJ in New York. The BIA found that the IJ properly denied Mr. Rajah's motion for a continuance based on the ground that "having adjourned the case for a year and a half was sufficient time."
The Second Circuit in Rajah v. Mukasey, acknowledged the inconsistencies in the decisions of the federal court in ruling whether an IJ abused his or discretion under the continuance.
In a previous case, Morgan v. Gonzales, 445 F.3d 549, 551-52 (2d Cir. 2006), the Second Circuit held that an IJ's refusal to grant a continuance would constitute an abuse of discretion under the following two scenarios: the IJ's decision rests on an error of law (such as application of the wrong legal principle) or a clearly erroneous factual finding; or (2) the IJ's decision – though not necessarily the product of a legal error or a clearly erroneous factual finding – cannot be located within the range of permissible decisions.
Indeed, in Morgan v. Gonzales, the Court found that the IJ did not abuse his discretion in denying a continuance so that a second petition to adjust status on the basis of a marriage could be adjudicated, where the marriage in question had already been determined not to be bona fide. Thus, if a respondent in a removal proceeding did not demonstrate that there was a bona fide petition, it would be within the discretion of the IJ to deny a continuance. Yet, the Second Circuit remained conflicted and cited another of its decisions, Thapa v. Gonzales, 460 F.3d 323, 335 (2d Cir. 2006) stating "whether a system that specifically provides for cancellation of removal [or adjustment of status] on the basis of employment certification can escape being arbitrary and capricious where it does not afford adequate time for a petition to obtain such labor certification, or where there is no reasoned standard for what length of time would be adequate." Id. at 336 n. 5.
In a similar case in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Subhan v. Ashcroft, 383 F.3d 591 (7 th Cir. 2004), the Seventh Circuit found that an Immigration Judge had abused his discretion when the ground for the decision was a pending labor certification. The Seventh Circuit noted that the IJ's denial was based simply on the fact that the labor authorities had not acted yet rather than issues particularized to the alien's circumstances such as the lack of bona fides of the labor certification or due to other grounds pertaining to national security or criminal issues. 6
After surveying various decisions, the Second Circuit in Rajah v. Mukasey chose not to adopt a standard and decided to instead ask the BIA to adopt one. In this regard, the Second Circuit noted:
Rajah's labor certification having not been approved, IJ Nelson summarily denied Rajah's request for a continuance, as she earlier had indicated was her practice. Yet Rajah had provided the IJ with letter evidence that processing of labor certifications was extremely backlogged, and that the New York Department of Labor was that "working to the limits of [its] abilities to process these applications as quickly as possible." The IJ, and the BIA, determined that the roughly eighteen month time span of Rajah's removal proceedings was "sufficient time" – but did not elaborate. Since most of the previous delays were not particularly linked to the labor certification, one might ask, sufficient for what?
But still, it cannot be that the open-ended labor certification processes can give rise to endless continuances and delays. And after all, the IJ denied the continuance only after the labor certificate had been pending for three and half years and after multiple continuances during the eighteen months it was pending before the IJ – including an additional one month continuance after counsel had already been granted "one last" continuance for five months.
Even though the Second Circuit did not establish a standard for IJs, it nevertheless expressed concerns regarding an IJ denying a continuance based on a pending labor certification. Based on the "range of permissible decisions" criterion fashioned by the Second Circuit in Morgan, it is hoped that the BIA will develop a generous standard for IJs to grant continuances especially when a noncitizen is subject to the benevolent impact of section 245(i). After all, Congress enacted section 245(i) to provide benefits to those who are out of status but were subject to labor certification or immigrant visa petitions filed on or before April 30, 2001. Yet, section 245(i) presents a contradiction insofar that its beneficiary remains out of status until such time that the visa petition is approved and a visa number becomes available.
To alleviate concerns that the grant of continuance on a pending labor certification is speculative as the application may well be denied ultimately, the BIA has already fashioned a remedy in the context of unadjudicated I-130 Marriage-based petitions. In Matter of Velarde-Pacheco, 23 I&N Dec. 253 (BIA 2002), in the context of a motion to reopen within the 90-day statutory period, the BIA held that an unadjudicated I-130 petition based on marriage to a US citizen could nevertheless serve as the basis for a motion to reopen whether inter alia the motion presented clear and convincing evidence indicating a strong likelihood that the respondent's marriage is bona fide. Similarly, even though an IJ lacks the expertise of the DOL, he or she can make a prima facie finding that there is a bona fide application for labor certification that has been filed with the DOL7. For instance, an IJ can ascertain whether there is a genuine employer supporting the application and can also examine correspondence from the Department of Labor (DOL) to establish that the application is being vigorously pursued by the employer and is also being processed by the agency. Even if a labor certification is ultimately denied, the same type of "prima facie determination" can be made by the IJ to assess whether a timely appeal to the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) is bona fide.
If the noncitizen has a bona fide labor certification application or immigrant visa petition that is pending, but has not been approved solely due to bureaucratic delays either at the DOL or at the USCIS, it would be inequitable to deport such a person just because he or she was unlucky to have been picked up by ICE before being able to file an application to adjust status to permanent residence. The inequities would be further compounded if an application or petition is approved, and the noncitizen is merely waiting for the visa number to become available.
• Cyrus D. Mehta, a graduate of Cambridge University and Columbia Law School, is the Managing Member of Cyrus D. Mehta & Associates, PLLC in New York City. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School where he will teach a course on Immigration and Work. Mr. Mehta has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Chambers USA, International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Best Lawyers and New York Super Lawyers. Mr. Mehta is a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Law Foundation (2004-2006). He was also the Secretary and member of the Executive Committee (2003-2007) and the Chair of the Committee on Immigration and Nationality Law (2000-2003) of the New York City Bar. He is a frequent speaker and writer on various immigration related topics.
1 To further clarify, under INA §245(i), an alien who was the subject of a labor certification or immigrant visa petition filed prior to April 30, 2001 can still adjust status in the US even if he or she entered without inspection or is not in status. If the labor certification on petition was filed after January 14, 1998, the alien must have been physically present in the US on December 21, 2000. The requirement of being physically present on December 21, 2000, does not apply to an alien who was the beneficiary of a labor certification or immigrant visa petition filed on or before January 14, 1998.
2 "Approvable when filed" means as of the date of the filing the application for labor certification was "proper filed and meritorious when filed and nonfrivilous…" 8 C.F.R. §245.10(a)(3).
3 The worldwide cut-off date for the Family 4 th preference, according to the November 2008 State Department Visa Bulletin, is November 15, 1997. The cut-off date for those born in The Philippines is March 22, 1986.
4 The labor certification is not a petition. An approval of a labor certification is required before an employer can file an I-140 petition under INA section 203(b)(2), the Employment-based second preference, or under INA section 203(b)(3)(i)(ii) or (iii), the Employment-based third preference. Pursuant to 8 C.F.R. section 245.2(a)(2)(i)(B), the I-140 petition can be filed concurrently with an I-485 application to adjust status. However, if a noncitizen is in removal proceedings, the IJ may require that the I-140 petition be approved by United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) before he or she can file the I-485 application in Immigration Court.
5 As discussed in footnote 4 of the Rajah v Mukasey decision, the NSEERS program required all nonimmigrant males, aged 16 or older, from twenty-five designated countries, to register with DHS, to submit various documents and information, and to be fingerprinted and photographed. See 8 C.F.R. sections 214.1(f), 264.1(f)(4). These aliens were required to report to DHS "upon arrival, approximately 30 days after arrival; every twelve months after arrival; upon certain events, such as a change of address, employment or school; and at the time they leave the United States." 67 Fed. Reg. 52,584 (Aug. 12, 2002). (The requirements of 30-day and one year residency reports were suspended by DHS in December 2003. See DHS, Fact Sheet: Changes to NSEERS, Dec. 1, 2003, available at http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0305.shtm). Morocco was one of the countries whose citizens were subject to NSEERS. See 67 Fed. Reg. 70,526 (Nov. 22, 2002). In a separate decision, Rajah v. Mukasey, WL 435002, the Second Circuit upheld the NSEERS program as being constitutional as it did not, inter alia, violate the aliens' Equal Protection guarantees and there was a national security basis for the program following the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001.
6 See also, Ahmed v. Gonzales, 465 F.3d 806 (7th Cir. 2006) (IJ abused discretion in not continuing proceedings where respondent had a family 4th preference petition pending and even though no labor certification was filed); Cf. Zafar v. U.S. Attorney General; 426 F.3d 1330 (11th Cir. 2005) (holding that denial of continuance because grandfathered alien did not yet proves immigrant visa is not absence of discretion).
7Counsel for the respondent in removal proceedings may have to also explain to the IJ that under the DOL regulations, an application cannot be filed immediately as there has to be a 30-day interval between the placement of a mandatory advertisement or the job order and the filing of the application. See 20 C.F.R. section 656.17(c). During the incipient stages, counsel can still submit evidence of the various recruitment steps that have been undertaken prior to the filing of the application, along with the prevailing wage determination from the State Workforce Agency to establish that the employer has taken steps to commence the labor certification process.


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There was a time when congressional Republicans, as a rule, fretted about deficits, while your average Democrat was far less concerned. How things have changed.
As soon as Republicans rolled out their broad outline of a tax-code rewrite, Democrats were quick to pounce. Given that anything pushed by those in one party is automatically opposed by some on the other side of the aisle, that's not at all surprising. But what's changed from the old days is the focus.
Here was House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi: "Make no mistake," the Californian said, "after Republicans' tax plan blows a multi-trillion-dollar hole in the deficit, they will sharpen their knives for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and vital job-creating investments for middle-class families across America."
All the stuff after mention of the deficit was standard Democratic boilerplate. And that's fine. But a Democratic leader yakking about the deficit isn't exactly believable.
And for Republicans to act as though they just don't care about a tax plan that would likely send the deficit spiraling out of control isn't fully in character, either.
The deficit, of course, isn't the only area where Democrats and Republicans have effectively flipped positions in recent years.
Take Russia.
From the end of World War II, the Republican Party was exceedingly wary of the Soviet Union. Democrats mostly had other concerns.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991, these attitudes were largely carried over to Russia, the USSR's successor state.
No more, though. With the bromance between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a great many Republicans act as though they don't care a whit about Russia.
And Democrats have taken up that cause.
On Russia, it's Republicans who are generally being disingenuous. With deficits, it's the Democrats.
If liberals and progressives want to criticize a tax proposal because it unduly favors the rich, or because it doesn't do enough to help the middle class or low wage-earners, that's all well and good.
If Democrats hope to be taken seriously when it comes to a tax code rewrite, they'd do well to act, and talk, seriously, focusing on core Democratic Party principles. Bigger tax cuts for the middle class. No giveaways for those who are already exceedingly well off. Targeted tax cuts that spur job creation.
Then, folks might believe they mean what they are saying.
But not if they keep on banging the deficit drum.

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So the adventure continues on your exploration of confidence-boosting-mood-lifting-absolutely-fabulous-color-pallets to be incorporated into your everyday wardrobe…
It is incredibly fun to go through the process of translating the colors you are attracted to into the visual language of style….
Because color and images speak volumes alone, I will cut this short and simply show you examples of how to take beautiful imagery and inspiration and relay the same feeling with your fashion….
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Policyholders of Niger Insurance PLC have been assured of full compensation should the need arise.
In a statement, its Managing Director Mr Kola Adedeji, stated that the firm's primary business is to satisfy its customers.
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Diablo III, the developers looked into fixing this problem. There appeared to be one quick and easy decision on this since it was revealed at the same time as the game itself. In this new installment, each player will be getting their own loot drops that only they can see and pick up. This stops the hustle to click on items first and allow players to play the game without worrying about fighting for drops.
While the system sounds simple enough, there has been a lot of discussion and debate on the intricacies of the system. There have been debates on whether or not there was any advantage to playing multi-player or single-player to get the best gear quickest. With multi-player, each player gets their own drops but can share their loot by picking it up and dropping it back on the floor. This allows every other player to be able to see it and pick it up. With four players in one game, this essentially increases the drop rate by four. To compensate for this increase, some have mentioned the idea that single-player drops would have a better chance of dropping better gear. However, this doesn't seem to be the case. cherubdown asked Bashiok this question about the separation of gear from multi-player and single-player. At first, his response was that there was better drop rates in multi-player. However, he soon recanted this statement and corrected himself.
It appears that there is no difference whether you are playing multi-player or single-player as far as drop rates go per individual player. You will not be at an advantage or disadvantage based upon how you want to play the game (excluding the fact that each player can share their drops in multi-player and you will kill things quicker). However, this does not mean there is absolutely no way to increase your drop rate in single-player. As we know, Diablo III now has Followers, a system where a NPC will follow you around and fight along with you. With these NPC's, there are skill choices that the player gets to make to customize their Follwers to their liking. A leak from the August PC Gamer announced that each Follower has a skill option that increases either rune and gems drops, magic item drops, or gold drops. By choosing this, a player playing alone can help to compensate for the trading and sharing that they could be getting in multi-player. While this does not exactly encourage players to play on-line in groups, which Blizzard is trying to push, it does not penalize those who do not want to play with others either.
Diablo: @cherubdown Sorry that was an incorrect answer. Drops don't change while playing in a group vs. alone.
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Diablo: @cherubdown Sorry that was an incorrect answer. Drops don't change while playing in a group vs. alone.
In addition to the fact that there is no separation between the different modes, Bashiok also added the fact that Magic Find and other attributes will effect only the person's drops who is wearing the gear with those attributes. This, again, makes it so playing in a group will not give anyone an advantage to someone not playing in a group with MF stacked between the group.
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I've gotten this same question wrong in the past, I don't know why it continues to confuse me.
Drops are not different in co-op. The fact that you're killing faster (which you will) in a group means more items in less amount of time, means we don't need to provide other incentives.
Your own drop modifiers will affect your personal drops, such as magic and gold find. But that's the same while playing alone or in a group.
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LONDON (AP) - Clint Dempsey's right knee won't need surgery,
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The Best Hit Episode 13-16 Review : Desperately wanting
Life is what you make it, but you have to put yourself out there. It's a lesson for Ji Hoon this week as he figures out what road he wants to take despite if fate is against him in the love department. Sadly our Time Traveler, Hyun Jae, isn't closer to finding out the truth of his mystery, but he might have found the money he stashed. Come join June, Logan, and I, Tiara as we discuss this week's love confession, hidden identities and so much more.
Tiara: Who knew Hyun Jae had powers like Superman/Clark? I think Bo Hee and Grandpa are still suspicious about Ji Hoon's friend, but I think Mal Sook is the only one who isn't buying the doppelganger line.
Logan: Looking similar to someone is one thing, but looking 100% identical to someone else only happens when you're a twin. I can't believe Bo Hee actually bought the line. Grandpa should just trust his gut, but his old age messing with his memory he can't exactly trust himself. I wonder how long it'll be before they finally catch onto the truth. I'm hoping we don't have to wait too long.
June: And here I thought some truth would be revealed to the gang, but NOPE! I can't believe they bought the twin trope. It's funny because the whole time I was like how can you not know it's not the same person!! But only in k-dramaland would this work. Haha!
Tiara: Well anything is possible in Dramaland including time traveling. I'm glad that the gang staying in the rooftop apartment has been exposed. We finally are moving away from the hiding storyline. Yet with all these secrets coming out, I feel for Ji Hoon. The disappointment from his Dad is hard to watch, but I'm glad to see him trying to standing up for his dream.
Logan: I want to live in Dramaland. Lol. I'm all for the secrets coming out. Let's bring them all out into the open. We've got enough drama to work with in this plot without secrets getting in the way. Kwang Jae is a stand-up guy; I'm glad he's going to support Ji Hoon's dream now. It's important to have your loved ones on your side when you try to achieve your dreams. Another secret that came out was Ji Hoon's feelings for Woo Seung - he finally revealed them and of course we have to wait an entire week to see her reaction. Ugh! Cliff-hangers make me cry sometimes!!!
June: Secrets are coming out and I feel like it's essential for it to happen! I agree! Having all these secrets will only hinder the drama, so let's have everything out in the open! Haha! I felt so bad when Ji Hoon's secret was revealed but it had to come out sooner or later. I'm all for the sooner the better because the longer it would have gone on, the more hurt his dad would have been. But yes to the confession!! I hate that we were left with a cliffhanger! How dare they do that to us!!
Tiara: The KDrama gods are against Ji Hoon and Woo Seung. Everytime Ji Hoon has tried to confess an act of god happens or he's too late. I don't think Woo Seung sees Ji Hoon as a man, but her best friend. The KDrama gods are tell us they aren't fated, but Hyun Jae and Woo Seung are. Case in point, Hyun Jae found a coin on the street and won her the stuff animal she wanted. He also was able to stumble across the restaurant her father took her. They both may not have romantic interest, but it feels like the KDrama gods really want them to be an OTP and I'm all on board for that.
Logan: I also think I'm ready to declare my OTP, but for me it is Ji Hoon and Woo Seung and I don't see the signs in their relationship as omens so far. The fact that he hasn't been able to tell her just means the timing hasn't been right. I don't think she's consciously thought about him as a man, but I think if she looked in her own heart she might be surprised. When she realized someone tucked her in and kissed her on the forehead in an earlier episode, she smiled when she thought it was Ji Hoon, but was creeped out thinking it could have been Hyun Jae. I think they have a deep friendship that could easily turn into romance. Also, now that Hyun Jae has heard Ji Hoon's confession, I don't think he'd ever let himself develop romantic feelings for Woo Seung. However, I also think that this drama is intentionally messing with our mind when it comes to romance. I love Hyun Jae and wouldn't mind seeing Ji Hoon with the Hye Ri either. So I think I'll be okay if my ship doesn't sail.
June: This drama probably is messing with us! I'm still iffy on who I want as my OTP but the fact that Ji Hoon likes Woo Seung, but it seems like they are pushing her with Hyun Jae and that Ji Hoon is his son still has me wary. I don't like messy love triangles at all! Plus K-Drama gods let's not make that happen. PLEASE!
Tiara: The love lines in this drama is just messy. The drama wants us to believe Hyun Jae and Bo Hee are Ji Hoon's parents, but I'm still not buying it yet. As June said, the drama is probably messing with us. I just don't trust the drama giving us Ji Hoon's parentage, but we're still clueless about everything surrounding Hyun Jae. Why is fate pulling him away from 93 to present day? What happens when Hyun Jae goes back and will his time being in 93 change the future? Who is responsible for his disappearance? I have my theory of what happen to Hyun Jae in 94. I wonder if he was sent back to present day 2017, but the how and whys are going to drive me nuts. Hey KDrama gods, how about giving us better clues?
Logan: We also have the Kwang Jae and Bo Hee love line and whether or not she'll ever seen him as a man to wait and see on. So messy! I don't feel suspicious about the parentage details, but I wouldn't be surprised either. This drama loves to throw us for loops. Despite biology, Kwang Jae has been a phenomenal dad to Ji Hoon and even seems closer to him than Bo Hee does. I love their father-son relationship especially now that they can be truthful with one another - although the big secret of Hyun Jae's identity might throw a wrench in things. So many unanswered questions about the past. We've hardly gotten any answers so far. I agree, Tiara, better clues and more answers are needed.
June: I agree so much with the both of you all! This is one the thing I'm kind of getting impatient with! I'm like we are already on episode 15, give us better clues or at least answer some of our questions please and thank you! I'm not sure how Ji Hoon will react to Hyun Jae being his dad. That will probably really throw him for a loop.
Tiara: There is a reason why Hyun Jae was pulled out of his timeline, but it's a secret we might not ever get to know the answer too. Maybe the time travel isn't as important as we think it is. Maybe it's about second chances for our characters and a chance at making a family out of nothing. If the drama is going to tease us with multiple lovelines and not deliver, I want more bromance. Kwang Jae and Hyun Jae were friends before money became an issue. Hyun Jae is a good influence also on Ji Hoon reminding him of his dreams. Maybe he's there to remind everyone about reaching for the stars and helping him learn to be part of a family instead of being selfish.
Logan: No matter where the lovelines go, I want Hyun Jae and Ji Hoon to be really close too. Not only (is the drama telling us) that they're father-son, but they also have the same passions in life. Hyun Jae seems to have started to warm up to Ji Hoon and the idea that he's his son. One thing I was curious about was the smile that Hyun Jae gives us after he overhears Ji Hoon's confession to Woo Seung. To me it seemed like the drama was intentionally making the smile ambiguous. It could either be pride in his son gaining courage to tell his crush he likes her or disappointment at the realization that he liked Woo Seung and now things would be complicated. It's just a simple smile, but it feels like another way in which the drama is torturing us.
June: I love a good bromance so I'm all for everyone being really good friends. Also seeing Ji Hoon and Hyun Jae getting close is what I want so bad!!! I want cute father-son moments for sure.
Tiara: I appreciate the make-over haircut because that last scene of Hyun Jae … *drools* the hair and that smile. However, I kinda miss his stupid 90s hairstyle. Until next time, watch more dramas.
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Welcome to our wedding website, Jason and I are so happy and excited to share our special day with you. We are so lucky to have you as a part of our lives, many of you have been there for us through other momentous occasions and now we are excited for you to come celebrate with us. Our wedding website is where you can learn more about our wedding location and details of the wedding day and use the amazing services of VIP Vacations to make your travel arrangements.
Our wedding will be held at Secrets the Vine in Cancun, Mexico on June 26, 2015 at 4:00 PM! Secrets the Vine is an all-inclusive, adults only resort that has gorgeous ocean views, white sand beaches, and unlimited food and drinks! We have set aside a block of rooms to ensure our guest get the best rates possible. If you have any questions concerning travel arrangements, please feel free to contact VIP Vacations via phone, email, or by using the contact form below.
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Jason and I are so excited about this wonderful time in our lives, and we hope to share it with all of you, regardless of if it's on the stunning beaches of Cancun or back home in the ATL. Words cannot express how much we thank you all for your love and support of us. Can't wait to be the NEW Mr. & Mrs. Carter!
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When a family loses a loved one as a result of the negligent acts of a driver, knowing that the responsible party will face criminal charges often provides those grieving some degree of comfort. The families of two people who died in a California car accident in March may also be examining their civil options. While the driver who allegedly caused two fatalities is no longer facing charges of driving under the influence, she is still accused of vehicular manslaughter.
The accident happened on a California highway. Police say the incident involved a southbound sports utility vehicle and a northbound sedan. According to reports, the 19-year-old driver of the SUV swerved into the sedan when she attempted to throw a cigarette out of the window. The 24-year-old driver of the sedan as well as a 19-year-old passenger in the SUV died as a result of injuries suffered in the collision.
The SUV driver, who suffered serious injuries in the crash, reportedly admitted to police that she had taken a prescription pain pill prior to the accident. Additionally, a majority of the seven occupants in the SUV admitted to smoking marijuana beforehand. Although the woman initially faced charges related to driving under the influence, those charges have since been dropped after tests for marijuana were inconclusive and no painkillers were found in her system. However, she still faces several criminal charges as a result of the accident.
While a criminal conviction can bring a sense of justice, many who have lost a loved one due to a negligent driver make the separate choice to pursue damages in a civil court. For many families experiencing an unexpected loss due to a car accident, a successfully presented wrongful death claim resulting in a monetary award helps ensure they are not overwhelmed by the financial consequences of their loss. While such an outcome will likely do little to lessen their grief, it can allow these victims the opportunity they need to move forward.
Source: mercurynews.com, "DUI charges against 19-year-old woman dropped in Moss Landing double fatal crash", Ryan Masters, Nov. 18, 2016


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Alice Laussade, CEO of Meat Fight, Inc., talks about funlanthropy, and how meats, beers, and bacon doughnuts helped her organize a fanatical community in support of her beefy battle against Multiple Sclerosis.
Alice Laussade is the creator and host of the Dallas event, Meat Fight®, a barbecue competition, meat dream and fundraiser that benefits the National MS Society. Last year, Meat Fight raised $100,000 for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, and 750 people could be seen shoving sausage links into their faces. When she's not fielding emails with "MEAT EMERGENCY" and "Did we remember to spray paint the pigs that we glued on top of the 40 oz. beer can trophies??" in the subject lines, Laussade writes for the Dallas Observer and other publications. In 2013, she won a James Beard Award for Humor in Writing. She finds that when she wears the award into Taco Bell, she gets noticeably better service.


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For the first time in Las Vegas and the state of Nevada, U.S., Armenian language classes will be
After 2,700 years the walls of Urartu Castle have been unearthed in the Ayanis neighborhood of the
The Armenian National Institute (ANI), Armenian Genocide Museum of America (AGMA), and Armenian
Armenia was named one of the most religious countries in the world, a survey conducted by
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Armenian cuisine is more than two thousand years old and it is still tasty and fresh!
What are the historical traditions of the Armenian art of cookery?
Firstly, it is bread. By the way, it is nonrandom that such expressions as to have breakfast, to have dinner and to have supper are replaced by to eat bread in Armenian. Of course, it means not only bread but also other courses.
However, Armenians eat much bread, mostly lavash. Lavash is cooked in a tonir. Its old construction hasnt changed since ancient times. Tonir is a round earthenware fireplace with an ash-pit in its lower side part. To cook a lavash from flour, warm water, leaven and salt one have to make dough is to be placed in a warm place for fermentation. After the fermentation is finished, the dough is divided into 300-400 g. balls and rolled out into a long wide cake. Its as easy as a pie! That is why the recipe remained up to nowadays. Besides, there is an old tradition in some regions of Armenia to bake lavash in store for 3-4 months in autumn. Lavash is dried, put in piles, covered and stored. If it is necessary, lavash is moistened with water and household soda, covered with material, left for half an hour and becomes fresh.
Another special feature of the Armenian food is much salt consuming. This tradition has historical background. Salt is such a necessary addition to peoples food that they worshipped it in ancient times.The daily eating routine of Armenians is very original and differs from those dictated by different healthy living conceptions. However strange it is the main ingestion of Armenians falls to dinner and most to supper.Breakfast consisted (and consists now) mostly of bread and cheese. For dinner people had bread, cheese, matzun or soup. The richest, most concentrated and spicy food was eaten in the evening during supper.Supper consisted of several courses. Soup was served in big earthenware pots and tureens, and then poured out in plates. After soup beef and mutton were served, then birds meat and in the end eggs.
Among the main moments of Armenian cookery both boiling and roasting predominate.Fish was valued high in nutrition. To provide themselves with fish, many Armenian rulers and feudal lords made special big water reservoirs (tsknatesanks) where they bred the most valuable kinds of fish, such as lake trout. Fish was boiled, roasted with oil, grilled on spit, ashes, stuffed with special spicery.There was always a dessert (as Armenia is rich in fruit): pears, apples, quince, cornel, mulberries, peaches, pomegranate, water-melons, grapes, melons, plums, lemons, apricots, oranges, etc.Armenians widely use wild plants in cookery which many nations call weeds. Some of them are dried and used for special cooking or as seasoning to meat and fish courses.By the way, Armenians use more than 300 kinds of wild plants. There is nothing to be surprised at: this nation had a chance to make conclusions for centuries.Every nation has its own traditional products, which are used for national cooking.
Armenian cuisine, as other Transcaucasian cuisines has a wide range of tasty and healthy products, which, together with fresh mountainous air, are likely to make this corner of the world famous for its long-livers. Nearly in every Armenian region you are able to find a middle-aged man who will tell you that his grandmother (or grandfather) is still alive, healthy, feels herself wonderfully, active and has a remarkable temper. Although they are people who have been living in a hot climate, occupied with hard work not always using the modern civilization achievements form one generations to another. Probably, the important cause of their strong health, vital energy and cheerful character is in the food quality. Healthy food is a condition of health and we can remind you of the Latin saying: Mens sana in corpora sana!
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New 25,000 sq ft Grade A office building unveiled
Major owner of Birmingham Business Park - BlackRock, has delivered the latest phase of a £6 million rolling refurbishment programme, with the unveiling of a new 25,000 sq ft Grade A office building.
BlackRock purchased a substantial holding on Birmingham Business Park near junction 6 of the M42 in 2015, with Canmoor retained as an asset management partner.
Availability on the Park has reduced significantly over the past two years resulting in the lowest vacancy rate in a decade. Following completion of the recent refurbishment programme, space is available to let in buildings ranging from 1,500 sq ft to 25,500 sq ft.
Rolls-Royce has completed a 300,000 sq ft research and development facility for its Controls and Data Services on the Park, further establishing the location, joining other corporate occupiers including EE, Fujitsu, IMI and Severn Trent. There are already over 7,000 people working on the park and it is anticipated Rolls-Royce will prove to be a catalyst to attract similar businesses. This is already evident with Changan Automotive acquiring 80,000 sq ft in 2015.
Jonathan Carmalt from joint letting agents, JLL believes the park's ongoing success is also down to the creation of a strong community feel.
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Why Wonder Woman?
Why Wonder Woman?
Most days, amidst all of our responsibilities, I'd gander to say most women hardly feel like a wonder woman. I mean, if I think of the original Wonder Woman herself; the hair, the body, the abilities – I'd like to get back in bed! I would look very closely in the mirror and sadly, my cape was nowhere in sight. It could be pretty intimidating – and somewhat unrealistic – to think of Wonder Woman as a "healthy" comparison. After all, she was just about perfect! And that "perfect" gene is what sullies most women's self-images.
Having done my fair share of self-analysis, self-help and an eventual practice of self-love, I have discovered the wonder in me. And it has nothing to do with perfection. It has to do with finding the pieces of myself that make me feel connected and accepting of all the other pieces of myself that my inner-critic would go to great lengths to bash. But it's all good.
So, how do you discover the wonder in yourself? You may be thinking it's not worth the time to fuss about it. After all, many of us have been raised to think that admiring our own wonder is something that is "self-centered" laced in a cloak of braggadocio. I assure you it is totally worth it, definitely self-centered (and that IS a GOOD THING!) and once you shine your own light on your own wonder, the need to tell others about your wonder-ness will all but fade away!
1. Find Wonder Around You
This takes a bit of slowing down and really looking at the wonders that already exist in your outside world. It could be anything from stopping to smell the roses (literally) to listening to someone with all of your ears (the two on your head and the one in your head).
2. Take A 10-Minute Wonder Break
For at least 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes right before bed, close your eyes and create the world of wonder you want to have. If it is a slimmer more healthy body you are working towards, imagine or visualize every detail of how wonderful you will feel and look. How will you walk your wonder walk? What wonderful things will you likely be saying? Wearing? If it is a project you are trying to complete, imagine it done. Feel every bit of accomplishment and wonderment of the wonderful job you did. If it makes sense to you, journal about what you experienced. Revel in the richness of feeling good about you!
3. Get Lost in Wonder-Wonder-Land
This can be done in the morning, evening or both! The more you do it, the more wonderful you will feel. Look in the mirror. Now really look in the mirror. Get as close as you can to see into your own eyes. Keep focusing. Look directly into the center of your eyes. The deepest, darkest part. And just stare. The longer you stare, the more lost you will be come. You will notice your breathing get slower and deeper. You will notice how calm you will feel. It will feel like you are reaching down into your very soul. Once you feel comfortable in this place, whisper, "I love you." Do it once. Do it twice. Keep your own gaze and let the wonderment of who you truly are bubble up inside. When you are ready, blink. Pull back. Take a deep breath. And carry that connection with you all day!
Whenever I feel less-than-wonder-like I give myself the gift of stopping whatever I am doing, wherever I am and sparking a connection to myself. Tapping is the fastest way back to you and your wonder woman status. Choose your favorite tapping point; for me it is the collarbone.
And tap:
I am wonder woman
I am not wonder woman
I am wonder woman
I am not wonder woman
Tap as long as you need to feel right with the positive statement. Even if it makes you laugh~
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This column comes from Vienna, Austria. On my way to Europe with Ethiopian Airlines, I choose to get off the plane in Vienna for a few days before connecting to Amsterdam. It is winter in this part of the world and I really had to gear up to withstand the snow and the cold wind in my face. Vienna is a beautiful city with many historic buildings, churches and of course the home of Mozart and Freud. It is also Christmas time and the city is graced with Christmas decorations, trees and fairy tale street lights. On traditional Christmas markets, typical Christmas items, food and decorations are sold and people mingle and have a happy time, warming themselves with a hot chocolate drink.
Many of the items sold are homemade or traditional Austrian. Many items, more especially the Christmas tree decorations will undoubtedly have been made in other countries, most likely in Asia. Making Christmas decorations for export is a big business for example in the Philippines and other Asian countries of course. China will also have its fair share of this lucrative market. In fact, this is a multimillion dollar industry. Mary, Joseph and their baby Jesus, angels, the wise men and all that is associated with Christmas is made of wood, glass, paper, plastic, banana leaves and exported to the USA and West Europe throughout most of the year. Are we not missing out here? Couldn't we produce such items and fill containers with it for export? Why not?
I was lucky to walk into a historic church in the evening, while preparations for a concert were underway. The experience was rich to say the least. The lighting and the acoustics of the church were indescribably beautiful. It was a true Christmas experience. Turning on the news back in the hotel room I heard about the terrorist attack on a similar Christmas Market in Berlin. Twelve people died and many more were injured. For what reason? Too many people die these days because of the wrong reasons.
It is proper during this time of the year to pause a moment and reflect on the things that are happening and also on what we have done ourselves over the year that is behind us. What responsibility did we take to make a difference? Nevertheless, we see the world around us sliding away into more conflict and environmental degradation at the hand of man. What are we doing today to turn some of this around?
Most of us are following the political, social and economical developments in the world at home from a distance, accepting the fact that nothing can be done about it anyway, that the power is in the hands of a few others who play the game at other levels. It is good to realize where you stand and know whether or not you can do something about a certain situation.
It is true that we all have issues that we are concerned about: national and international politics, disasters and emergencies, terrorism, extremism and closer to home the costs of living, the education of our children, crime, our health, our jobs, the business etc. All issues are certainly issues to be concerned about. Not everybody is in a position though to influence them. There are issues within our so called circle of concern and there are issues within our smaller circle of influence. If your circle of concern is big and your circle of influence is small, chances are that your life and business are at the mercy of your external environment. Your situation is dictated by other people, circumstances and factors and you have a lot to worry about. The point is to realize how big your circle of concern and your circle of influence are in relation to each other and ask yourself what to do to enlarge your circle of influence to push towards your circle of concern.
In other words, make up your mind about the issues that you are concerned about, decide whether or not you want to do something about it and subsequently work on enhancing your influence on the issue. If you come to the conclusion that an issue is not for you to have any influence over, it may be better to stop being concerned about it at all. Instead focus on what you can have a (growing) influence over.
Our degrading environment for example and the subsequent loss of natural resources. While we may have little influence over the global climate changes that we observe around us, we are in a position to protect our direct natural environment. Practice can be influenced by policy and in our own business we can make sure that we apply environmental friendly techniques, dispose of waste in a proper manner and don't pollute the air, ground and rivers we use for production.
Looking at international business there are growing opportunities for upcoming markets to join the global markets. Somehow though, we may have the feeling that we are still missing out and that the largest parts of the pie are taken by producers from other parts of the world, more especially Asia. And that is indeed the case. But what can we do to turn our chances around? For one thing it is a good idea to have a look how business is done in other parts of the world and learn from that. Exposing yourself to other ways of doing business and learning how things can be done differently and perhaps more effectively is probably easier now than a number of years ago with all the opportunities that the internet and increasing competitive international travel offer. We may conclude that we miss opportunities indeed but also that there are opportunities to turn things around.


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- 3-4 lb pork shoulder/picnic shoulder
- Spice rub (or just season lightly with salt and pepper)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4-5 small onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small can (14 oz) San Marzano tomatoes or good quality tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp jerk sauce
- wood chips or smoking puck
(I like to serve the pulled pork on fresh buns with homemade pickle slices and coleslaw)
- Cut the large fat cap off the pork
- Sprinkle pork with the spice rub or/ salt and pepper. Heat cast iron pan to medium-high heat with the oil
- Brown pork all over
- Transfer the pork to smoker on low heat and smoke for aprox 45 min
- Add onions to the cast iron pan and fry until brown 5 minutes
- Add garlic, chili powder, coriander and bay leaves, tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and jerk sauce to the cast iron pan scraping up any brown bits from bottom
- Put sauce mixture and pork into the slow cooker and turn it on low – aprox. 8 hours
- Using a fork – remove the bone
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Solo film or Multi-starrer, it Doesn't Matter: Fawad Khan
There might be clashes between the nations, but this Pakistani actor stole the Indian filmy heart with his very first film, 'Khoobsoorat'. Fawad Khan is one of the most-liked hotties of B-Town. He was once known for his Pakistani TV show, 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' and then became a Bollywood heartthrob. Surprisingly 'Khoobsorath' was the only film he played a solo hero all the films after that were Multi-starrers. He did 'Kapoor and Sons' now shooting for 'Aye dil hai mushkil' and both the films has huge star cast and Fawad is one of them. Talking about it,
'I don't think a multi-starrer or a solo film has anything to do with your choice of films. That is a bit of a primitive concept, really. Yes, you might want to keep a healthy balance, but that has more to do with the kind of roles you are playing."The film's content is the king. Karan (filmmaker Karan Johar) happened to offer me 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and since I had a good rapport with Dharma Productions, it went on from there. I choose films preferably based on content and then I see the kind of team I have to work with'
He played a homo-sexual in 'Kapoor and Sons' and it definitely is a gutsy move to pick such role at the very beginning stage of his career. He is always open for bold and challenging characters. You clearly have a long way to go here, Fawad.
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Skyfall, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead: October 5th Comic Reel
Happy James Bond day! In celebration of James Bond's 50th anniversary, the 007 team have released a number of new pieces of media not only hyping "Skyfall," but Bond's 50 years in popular media, including a 50th Anniversary video blog.
If specific "Skyfall" news is more your speed, Yahoo! Movies has the first official clip from the film, which sees Bond boarding a train.
The newly released "Skyfall"-specific video blog deals with location scouting to give each locale that special 007 touch.
Finally, as a special treat, Adele has released her "Skyfall" theme, which is appropriately entitled "Skyfall." It's actually a pretty slick YouTube temporary music video and the piece itself really gets back to the roots of a good Bond opening song.
Opens November 9
Yesterday, it was reported Michael Rooker was possibly interested in portraying Rocket Raccoon in James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy." While on the red carpet for "The Walking Dead's" third season, Rooker reconfirmed with CBR that he'd love a shot to fill Rocket's tiny shoes.
"Of course I would, are you serious? God, I'd love to," he told CBR. "You know what, I've already done two projects with James Gunn and it's an awesome project, so who would not want to be a part of that?"
Open August 1, 2014
Robert Kirkman spoke with CBR about a myriad of topics including "The Walking Dead" television show, which comes back to AMC next weekend, specifically about the design of the prison.
"[Production designer] Grace Walker designed that prison, and there are certain rooms that we'll constantly be using the episodes such as the cell block and the common room, but what you may not have noticed when you saw the set is that a lot of that stuff is modular," he said. "One room may be a boiler room one day and a cafeteria the next day. That stuff is moved in and out depending on what the episodes call for," he said. "There is a kind of magic to how we've built the prison where you can pretty much do anything we've done in the comic book series at that set. It's all in a somewhat confined space because we're able to transform rooms into different spaces, but prisons are very similar in the way that you get trapped in them."
A new, minute-long "The Walking Dead" season three trailer has also been released, hinting at a possible time jump from the season two finale to the season three premiere.
Premieres October 14 on AMC
TheGreenArrow.net has posted new photos from the upcoming third episode of "Arrow" featuring Oliver Queen taking on Deadshot. Check out the photo of Deadshot below and click through for the full gallery.
Premieres October 10 on the CW
J.J. Abrams was a guest on "Conan" last night and gave the first glimpse of "Star Trek Into Darkness" — three whole frames!
"This is a scene where Spock…for reasons that you'll have to see the film to understand, is in a volcano in this crazy suit, and he's in this volcano and this is the scene," Abrams told Conan.
It's seriously only three frames long. Be ready with the pause button.
Opens May 17, 2013
It's time for the first trailer for "A Good Day to Die Hard," the fifth film in the "Die Hard" quintology. In classic "Die Hard" fashion, there are helicopters, weapons, explosions and Bruce Willis.
The music is especially appropriate.
Opens February 14, 2013
Jon Favreau spoke with Crave Online about a myriad of topics, including his work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"You know, I enjoy working with those guys," Favreau told Crave Online. "You've got to remember when we started doing 'Iron Man,' they had gotten some money from an investment group and it was going to be their own studio and no studio was going to influence them creatively. It was going to be about the underlying IP, about the fans, about the filmmakers.
"Then we cast Robert and the personality of the film really started to coalesce. That personality in that film that we did on the fly with relatively limited resources compared to what they have now, slowly evolved into a tone and narrative style and a world and a cast of characters that, when coupled with what was done on 'Hulk,' 'Thor' and 'Captain America,' turned into a whole movie world that now has become a sandbox for other filmmakers to play in.
"It's very fulfilling to see that, not unlike what I'm experiencing on 'Revolution.' You do the pilot, you help find the cast, you help establish the tone and then other great creative people come in and build upon that. It's exciting to watch what Joss is able to do with 'Avengers' and what Shane [Black] is able to do with 'Iron Man 3.'
"Being an executive producer on those films and being one on the pilot and working on the series, you feel like you're part of it but you don't have the same responsibilities but you get all the satisfaction out of it too. It allows you to do other things and pursue other goals as well. It was a nice act of progression and, knock wood, I'm proud of what the other filmmakers have done and how they built upon it. I think if they weren't doing a good job I might feel differently. I'm very proud."
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Handmade Journal
This extremely photo-heavy post features a handmade gift for my dear penpal Hannah whose birthday is on the 13th. ❤ I originally bought a shitty journal from Michael's: it was hard to pass it up for a buck. Regardless, the paper inside wasn't worth even a buck, so I ripped it all out and stashed the cover, waiting for inspiration to strike–and it did!
Many of the pages hang out the side, some are too small and some are too large. Call me silly, but I love the disheveled look that seems to scream "handmade by some hippy girl" when you pick it up. ❤ I picked all kinds of pretty papers and cut them a haphazardly. Most sheets have blank backs, so the decorated pages are evenly spaced with solid colors.
The inside cover looks a little more–ahem–handmade than I'd like it to, but being my first hardback book, it isn't terribly shabby. I used this tutorial by Sea Lemon to stitch together a sturdy text block. Glue, paper and question marks later and the thing was attached to the cover.
There's glittery paper, that awesome map paper, sturdier cardstock-type paper and pages from vintage 1970s garden books. Some of the edges are scalloped, and I was hoping that'd make the overhanging pages look more intentional and designed rather than sloppy. I adore that glittery page pictured above and had to leave a piece of it hanging out. ❤
And what notebook of any kind would be complete without a pocket? None, I say! Well, except my Strathmore journals– XD Anyways, I'm thrilled to make another notebook and to gift it to such a lovely lady.
Paint Chip Tags and a Floral Theme
I must admit that after collecting paint swatch samples (paint chips, whatever) for a while, I've started trying to find inventive ways to repurpose them. Nothing's that exciting sitting uselessly in a bucket, eh? The key is cutting them in a way that highlights those fantastic paint names, the whole reason I started collecting these little things.
Anyways, this mail is heading off to Germany with a floral theme. It includes some Flow goodies, vintage garden book stationery, stamps, all kinds of wee things. I don't want to spoil the surprise too much. 😀 ❤
First Moleskine Messages Postal Notebook
I've been holding onto three of these babies for weeks, ruminating on them and all their possibilities. Finally, I decided to break one out this weekend in honor of obtaining a new penpal, Hannah from Germany. ❤ Though we haven't even exchanged one letter, she seems like a lovely kindred sprit, so I'm very excited to begin our friendship.
The first page features a wee thank you for being my penpal as well as an envelope full of little paper doodads. I recently obtained a tag punch, and I'm obsessed with it.


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It's hard to believe that we are in the final month of summer. Where has the time gone? While some kids will be heading back to school end of August and others not until September, you can still squeeze out last minute summer fun, including printables. There are 5 great websites that offer free printables for kids of all ages:
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If you are a frequent user of social media you are most definitely on one or all of the mentioned social media platforms. Facebook Inc, the mother company of Instagram and WhatsApp is working hard to ensure its users get the best experience from their platforms by providing some updates that will take effect sometime later. Facebook has now scrapped off the message that prompted its users when they joined your list. Facebook will now use artificial intelligence to see which users hate the alerts. This will be made possible through machine learning.
Instagram, on the other hand, is planning to offer its users the chance to get verified on Twitter. For those not familiar with this, it is the blue tick that you see on major brand accounts on social media and major celebrity's accounts. Twitter also has been cleaning its house by getting rid of fake accounts on their platform. This has caused an uproar in some areas of the world like Kenya where major trendsetters lost most of their followers including the President of Kenya.
Whats App is also a company owned by Facebook and is planning to roll out a new feature that will allow users to identify forwarded messages. This effort was launched in a bid to try and control fake news which has become a menace on Facebook and the internet at large.
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Magnesium is a key player in human metabolism, participating in over 300 enzymatic reactions throughout every single organ in the body. It is a necessary component of your teeth and bones, and helps to regulate levels of calcium, copper, zinc, potassium, and vitamin D.
Magnesium is also involved in the activity and transmission of neurotransmitters and muscle relaxation. With all of these important functions, you would think that obtaining enough magnesium would be on the top of our list of dietary priorities – but most people in the U.S. likely do not get enough magnesium in their diets!
Magnesium deficiency is especially prevalent in the elderly, and is associated with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, as well as heart disease and osteoporosis. It doesn't help that it is difficult for your doctor to actually assess your magnesium status, since most of the magnesium in your body is located inside of cells or within the bone.
The measure of serum magnesium concentration in your blood does not usually reflect the actual total levels of magnesium in the body or in specific tissues.
How can adding magnesium to my diet help me?
As mentioned above, magnesium plays a pivotal role in many different functions in your body! Here are some ways that this all-star mineral can help you on your road to good health:
- Bone Health
Magnesium is essential in the formation of bones, as it is involved in the activation of vitamin D in the kidneys and also works to assimilate calcium into the bones. There have been a number of observational studies that found an association between higher magnesium intake and better bone mineral density in both men and women. There are also correlations between low magnesium levels and osteoporosis in women. All research seems to indicate that achieving the recommended intake of magnesium is likely to lower the risk of developing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
- Decreased Risk of Developing Diabetes
Magnesium is also involved in the metabolism of glucose, and scientific research has shown that an increase in dietary magnesium from food is linked to a 15% decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Low levels of magnesium were linked to the development of insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes.
- Cardiovascular Health
Magnesium is behind the transmission of electrical signals in the body that are needed for your muscles, including the heart, to function properly!
Achieving an adequate intake of this important mineral is a great way to improve your heart health, as it is associated with a decreased risk of developing atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, as well as an improvement in blood cholesterol levels.
Magnesium is also often used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and heart conditions like arrhythmias.
- Improve PMS symptoms
Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, such as bloating, insomnia, leg swelling, weight gain, and breast tenderness can be alleviated by consuming enough magnesium. Research suggests that combining magnesium with vitamin B6 is even more effective.
- Alleviate Symptoms of Depression
Eating a diet rich in magnesium can help to improve symptoms of depression! An inadequate intake of magnesium is linked to reduced levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which affects mood. One scientific study even suggested that magnesium was as effective as some antidepressants in treating depression in patients with diabetes.
- Reduce Migraine Headaches
There has been some research that suggests magnesium supplements may help prevent or reduce the duration of migraine headaches, especially when combined with riboflavin (vitamin B2). People who have migraine headaches usually tend to have lower levels of magnesium than those who do not suffer from chronic headaches.
- Improve Energy Levels
Magnesium plays an important role in how your body produces and uses ATP (adenosine triphosphate, or the "energy currency" of your cells). Because of this, a magnesium deficiency is associated with issues like fibromyalgia, muscle soreness, and body aches and pains.
There may also be an association between low energy levels that occur with adrenal fatigue and magnesium deficiency. Adrenal fatigue is a syndrome that occurs when the adrenal glands function at a lower capacity than normal, usually due to high stress levels.
How do I increase my magnesium intake?
The recommended daily allowance for magnesium varies by age and gender.
Adult males should have 410mg, while females only need 360mg. Because vitamins, minerals, and other phytonutrients that occur naturally in food work together synergistically, you should ideally get your magnesium from whole, unprocessed foods such as dark green leafy vegetables and whole grains.
If you must take magnesium supplements, be sure to also consider your calcium, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 intake, as these vitamins and minerals all work together for a number of important bodily processes, such as the mineralization of bone.
You would think that it's easy to add magnesium into your diet, as it is readily available in whole foods such as whole grains, nuts, seaweed, and green vegetables. However, modern farming practices of using fertilizers and herbicides like glyphosate have depleted magnesium from our soil. Glyphosate acts as a chelator, binding to important minerals and blocking their uptake, rendering them ineffective. Processing and cooking also depletes the natural magnesium levels in your food.
Ultimately, while it is always a better idea to try and obtain your vitamins and minerals through dietary sources, such as whole, unprocessed foods – it may be a good idea to talk to your doctor about adding a magnesium supplement to your diet as extra "insurance" against a magnesium deficiency.
Here is a list of the top foods to add to your diet to increase your magnesium intake, and ultimately improve your overall health:
- Amaranth – 1 cup of this cooked ancient grain contains 160mg.
- Swiss Chard – 1 cup cooked contains 150mg.
- Black beans – 1 cup of cooked black beans contains 120mg.
- Quinoa – 1 cup of cooked quinoa contains 118 mg.
- Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) – ½ cup of roasted pepitas contain around 103 mg of magnesium.
- Beet Greens – don't throw away the tops of your beets! 1 cup of sautéed beet greens can add almost 100 mg of magnesium to your daily intake!
- Dark Chocolate – treat yourself with 1 ounce of the darkest chocolate and add around 64 mg of magnesium to your intake!
- Avocado – 1 cup of cubed avocado contains 44mg.
- Blackberries – 1 cup of raw blackberries contains about 29mg of magnesium.
- Fresh Basil – just 2 tbsp of chopped basil adds around 4 mg to your intake of magnesium!
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Another way to improve your magnesium status is to use Epsom salt in your bath or foot bath. Epsom salt is actually a magnesium sulfate that is absorbed through your skin. Try adding 1-2 cups of epsom salt and a few drops of essential oil of lavender to your next bath for a relaxing and beneficial boost of magnesium! Topical magnesium oils are also readily available on the market.
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Ehrlich, Steven, NMD. "Magnesium." University of Maryland Medical Center. University of Maryland Medical Center, 6 Aug. 2015. Web.
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Institute of Medicine (IOM). Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Fluoride . Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1997
"Magnesium — Health Professional Fact Sheet." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 11 Feb. 2016. Web.
Mercola, Dr. Joseph. "Magnesium: The Missing Link to Better Health."Mercola.com. Mercola.com, 8 Dec. 2013. Web. 1
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Ware, Megan, RDN, LD. "Nutrition / Diet Bones / Orthopedics Diabetes Cardiovascular / Cardiology Magnesium: Health Benefits, Facts, Research." Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 7 Oct. 2016. Web.


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