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Fusebox Festival 2017—A field report by Joyce Rosario
April 26, 2017
In April, Norman Armour, the Artistic Director of the PuSh Festival, and I had the very rare opportunity to travel together, to Austin, capital of Texas, for the inimitable Fusebox Festival.
We joke that Norman is the head of the Canadian chapter of the Ron Berry Fan Club, and I am most definitely a card-carrying member. Ron Berry is the artistic director of Fusebox and you've probably seen him around the PuSh Festival sporting a trademark (dare I say, iconic) Fusebox trucker hat. Maybe you were part of the crowd that caught his rollicking keynote talk at the 2016 PuSh Assembly.
Whether it's the vibe of Ron and the Fusebox team, or something in the air of the city itself, they've created something that is at once unassuming and visionary. As curators and colleagues, Fusebox offers a case study in what a festival of contemporary performing arts can be, how it can occupy and shape a city.
Taking place over five days in venues across Austin, Fusebox holds a special space for art to create dialogue among Austinites. Fusebox tackles and thoughtfully situates itself within key civic issues with verve, and presents and instigates work that reflects its specific place and time in the world. Its short timeframe allows one to become fully immersed and experience the festival in its entirety. And, for the fifth year running, they've offered a full program for free!
One of my highlights was attending Waffle Chats each morning, a series of conversations with festival artists over waffles and coffee. On the first day, Ron talked about the adventure of seeing work at the festival with local audiences. It's a process of discovery that happens together, and that's when one really figures out a work.
As a performance curator, I definitely relate to that idea. Although Norman and I have already seen much of the work that you see at PuSh, it's usually in a different city with its own audience and specific context. A work takes on new relevance when it meets you, when it's here. Seeing the work, again for the first time, in your own city with your fellow citizens is an absolute thrill.
So, what did we take away from Fusebox that might be coming down the pipeline at the PuSh Festival? Let's just say that I'm very excited about this. And, cross your fingers for this one, it had both Norman and I giddy with excitement.
Following Fusebox in Austin, I travelled on to CounterCurrent Festival in Houston. Stay tuned for Part 2 of my Texas field report, to be posted in the coming weeks on the PuSh blog.


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Post Installation Mandatory Patch Procedure
There is a mandatory patch that needs to be run, post the installation of the Readers are Leaders software. This applies to all versions and modules of the software.
The reason this is required, is that not all computers have all the required Microsoft Development Libraries files present, required to run the software.
Although this patch is included on the installation CD, it is not useable as it appears there, as there is an error in the primary executable file.
Thus, the following procedure should be used to correctly run the patch.
First, a copy of the required patch file must be obtained. This is done by downloading it from the "Readers are Leaders" web-page: https://readersareleaders.co.za/downloads/.
It is the first item in the list of downloads: "Download Update Patches Folder".
Left click on this item to download the "RaL.zip" file.
Once downloaded, left-click on the file to open it within the file browser.
Right click on the "RaL" folder and select copy.
Now navigate to the local disk C:, as indicated below.
Left-click on : "Local Disk (C:), to open that folder.
Right-click anywhere in the right pane of that window, and select "paste", to copy the RaL folder there.
It is absolutely critical that folder must be copied in the lowest level of the c: drive, i.s. "c:\RaL", as some instructions rely on that path for execution.
(It is highly recommended that a copy of this file be copied to a memory-stick, so that it is always available at installation time.)
Double click on the RaL folder to open it.
Double-click on "Utils" to open that folder.
Determine what architecture, 64bit or 32bit, of Windows is running, by simultaneously pressing the "Windows" key and the "Pause/Break" key (Usually part of the numeric keypad of the keyboard).
If it is 64bit, double-click on 64bit.multi to open the folder, or in the case of 32bit, double-click on 32bit multi to open that folder.
In any event, right-click on "Register files" and select to run as Administrator.
A black screen will appear in the background indicating the copy process, after which a screen will popup indicating that a file was successfully registered. Click on "OK to continue. This will occur twice more. Click "OK" in each case.
That concludes the post install patch install procedure.

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There are many things that you need to know about the game before you spend any money on it. It is important that you have a thorough understanding of the game before you purchase it. Otherwise, you may find yourself frustrated with the game.
Learning how to play the game can be difficult. A lot of people think that this is because it is difficult but the fact is that they are simply not getting the information that they need. If you cannot understand the concept of the game, it is likely that you will never get past the learning curve.
To make sure that you are going to be able to get the most out of your Arena Simulator, you will need to look for an Arena Simulation Manual. The first thing that you need to do is figure out the things that you need to know about Arena. Once you know what Arena is, you will have an idea as to what it is that you are going to need to know.
You will also need to learn how to start playing Arena and which maps are the best ones to play on. This is because you may want to change maps. It is important that you know how to make this change because you do not want to waste time trying to change it after you already have the map that you are playing on.
After you know the basic rules of Arena, you will need to know where to go to find the Arena Manual. When you go online, you will want to find the Arena SimulationManual to be able to learn about Arena. You will also want to read up on the various maps that you will be playing on so that you will know how to play them and you will not waste time trying to find the maps that you are already familiar with.
Make sure that you are playing on the maps that you are familiar with so that you can get the most out of Arena. Most of the maps are very similar and most of the arenas are in some form of control. If you want to get the most out of your game, you will need to figure out the maps that you are going to be playing on and then make sure that you are familiar with all of them.
There are several different arenas that you can choose from and you should be able to find the map that you are comfortable with using. Don't be afraid to find one that you haven't seen before. You might just end up having a great time in an arena that no one else has been to before.
Every arena has a room. In these rooms, there are certain features that you can use in order to help you improve your score. The Arena Simulation Manual will have a lot of tips on how to play these arenas but the important thing to remember is that you are able to use the features in order to get the most out of the game.
In order to make the most of your Arena Simulation, you will need to learn the different arenas and their different features. This is where the Arena Simulation Manual comes in handy. It will give you the knowledge that you need to make the most of your game.
Some arenas are simply geared towards the more experienced players, while others are more casual. There are some that are geared towards casual players and there are some that are geared towards the more advanced players. It is important that you learn about the different arenas so that you will be able to get the most enjoyment out of Arena.
An Arena Simulation Manual is a great tool to use if you want to get the most out of your game. You will be able to take advantage of all of the strategies that you learn in order to win. So, learn the basics of Arena and learn what strategies you can use in order to improve your gameplay.


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Our new Loose Unit 43" Wakeskate board is in a class of its own!
This high quality wakeskate board from Loose Unit combines 14 layers of maple wood and has a continuous rocker making it perfect for beginners to experts. The concave fully padded EVA deck makes tricks a lot easier to land and provides hours of comfort on the water. Completed with twin fin tips the Flatline 43" Wakeskate board is a perfect allrounder at an affordable price.
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Disposable Pigment Cup
Medium Size
These Disposable Pigment Cups are quick and easy, no mess to clean up. They are great to use for holding pigment color, numbing cream during the microblading application. Also can be used to hold eyelash extension glue, remover or lash primer. These disposable cups help to make the process of microblading easier and quicker.


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It is said that Monday morning, President Obama is to overturn a decision that was made by the Bush administration on embryonic stem cell research. A congressional Republican is criticizing the President in saying that his decision for the reversal of embryonic stem cell research is a way to distract people of the real problem at hand, which of course is the economy. Representative Eric said in the "State of the Union, why are we distracting ourselves from the economy"? There are some though such as Melody Barnes, which is a White House domestic policy advisor that feels that this move is very important because this will "restore scientific integrity in governmental decision making." It's imperative that the White House plays an integrated role in both science and technology. It is understandable where some may feel that President's Obama's entire focus should solely be on the economy and how to restore it but it is very important to remember as well that there are other issues on the table that the president is still presented with and must also deal with accordingly.
Many people have opinions on embryonic stem cell research, how do you feel about it?


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I'm not sure why DC Comics decided March 11 was the right day to make a ton of announcements, but I'm glad it did, because all the news ranges from good to great. In addition to an anthology featuring tales of DC's queer heroes by all-queer creative teams, the animated series' Batman takes on the Court of Owls, Lobo's daughter Crush gets her own series, and two Arrowverse stars write adventures for the comics incarnations of their characters.
Just in time for Pride month this June, the 80-page DC Pride anthology will feature nine stories about some of the DC universe's queer heroes, along with character profiles, profiles of the actors who have portrayed them in live-action (assuming they've made that jump), what I presume are going to be very non-salacious pin-ups, and more. Here's who's getting stories, and who's telling them:
- Batwoman (Kate Kane) by James Tynion IV & Trung Le Nguyen
- Poison Ivy & Harley Quinn by Mariko Tamaki & Amy Reeder
- Midnighter by Steve Orlando & Stephen Byrne
- Flash of Earth-11 (Jess Chambers) by Danny Lore & Lisa Sterle
- Green Lantern (Alan Scott) & Obsidian by Sam Johns & Klaus Janson
- Aqualad (Jackson Hyde) by Andrew Wheeler & Luciano Vecchio
- Dreamer by Nicole Maines & Rachel Stott
- Renee Montoya by Vita Ayala and Skylar Patridge
- Pied Piper by Sina Grace, Ro Stein & Ted Brandt
Joining DC's Pride celebrations will be the launch of Crush and Lobo, a six-issue miniseries about the half-Czarnian, former Teen Titan Crush deciding to track down her father, the infamous bounty hunter Lobo, to "get her baggage sorted" after a breakup with her girlfriend. This will almost certainly involve a lot of punching. Additionally, nine comics will get variant Pride covers, including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. This is all a very, very cool thing for DC Comics to do!
By the way, Nicole Maines, write of DC Pride's Dreamer tale? She's currently starring as Dreamer/Nia Nal on Supergirl, but she's not the only Arrowverse star who's been given this opportunity. The second to take a turn at writing comics is Camrus Johnson, who plays Luke Fox on Batwoman, and will tell one of the non-rural legends — about Luke, naturally — featured in Batman: Urban Legends #4, hitting June 8. Check out the cover below!
Finally, there's more good news on the Bat-Front as The Batman Adventures, the continuation of the beloved '90s cartoon Batman: The Animated Series, will get a second "season" premiering June 1 in print, but May 6 on digital. Written by B:TAS producers and writer Paul Dini and Alan Burnett, the aptly titled Batman: The Adventures Continue will pit Batman against the Court of Owls, which will require the help of Deadman for some reason.
That's quite a lot going on in June, but apparently, that's not all. Gizmodo will let you know what else DC has going on as soon as we can.
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Las Vegas, NV -- The 73rd running of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks comes our way this Saturday, March 31st from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Three year old fillies will take to Santa Anita's main dirt track and race 1 1/16 miles.
A small field of five will chase the $300,000 purse in race 4 of Santa Anita's Saturday schedule. Post time is 2:03 PM PST. A good result in the Santa Anita Oaks could pave the way toward an entry into the prestigious $1 million Kentucky Oaks on May 4th. Needless to say, the quality five have a lot to race for.
Here is a breakdown of all five entries and the recent credentials that brought them into this race:
Santa Anita Oaks Race Favorites
Reneesgotzip - has two wins and a second place finish in three career starts - the second coming last time out at the Grade 1 Las Virgenes Stakes on March 3rd at Santa Anita when fellow Santa Anita Oaks competitor Eden's Moon pulled the upset. Her wins include an impressive 7 ¾ length win at the Grade 2 Santa Ynez Stakes at Santa Anita and before that front-running maiden score by 2 1/4 lengths in her only other start Dec. 18 at Hollywood.
Santa Anita Oaks betting at Santa Anita Park with OffTrackBetting.com
Eden's Moon - also has two wins and a second place finish in three career starts. Bob Baffert trained Eden's Moon started her career with a second place finish a Maiden Special Weight race at Hollywood Park on December 18th and followed it up with a win in a similar race at Santa Anita on January 8th . Eden's Moon is coming off a very impressive win over Reneesgotzip at the Las Virgenes and could be considered the horse to beat in the Santa Anita Oaks.
Remaining Field Entries
Willa B. Awesome - Willa B. Awesome is the most experienced of the contenders having raced 11 times in her career with three wins, three seconds and three third place finishes. She is coming off a fourth place finish in the Las Virgenes but before that was awesome in winning the Grade 3 Santa Ysabel Stakes here on January 28th. Willa B. Awesome also has a second in the California Breeders Championship Stakes on December 26th. She may not quite be a top contender but Willa B. Awesome is not far behind.
Bella's Fantasy - makes her stakes debut this weekend after one win, one second and one third place finish against lesser competition. Last time out Bella's Fantasy was third in an Allowance on February 12th and before that won a Maiden Claiming on January 22nd - both races at Santa Anita.
Conjure the Spirit - has one win in five career starts - that win coming last time out in a Maiden Special Weight race at Santa Anita on March 11th.
Race 4 on Santa Anita's Saturday card with a Post Time of 4:03 PM.


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Regular check-ins with your doctor are critical to spot early signs of health concerns, such as thyroid problems. At Zephyr Health in Lafayette, Colorado, Certified North American Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) Janna Gelderman-Moffett, DO, performs annual physicals for women aged 40 and older. Dr. Gelderman-Moffett is dedicated to providing comprehensive evaluations that assess your health now and prevent future problems. To learn more, call Zephyr Health or schedule an appointment online today.
Annual physicals are yearly exams that evaluate your overall health. These head-to-toe assessments help identify early signs of disease and prevent future health concerns. They also serve as an opportunity for you to check in with Dr. Gelderman-Moffett about any concerns or questions you may have.
Annual physicals are a form of prevention for aging adults. As you age and become more vulnerable to chronic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and arthritis, physical exams allow Dr. Gelderman-Moffett to spot early symptoms and provide early intervention.
Prevention and early intervention aren't just healthier for your health and wellness. They're also more cost-effective and less time-consuming because interventional treatments are always less costly and invasive than care for advanced conditions. Dr. Gelderman-Moffett follows the guidelines from The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force which is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine.
For example, if you experience joint pain and stiffness from early-stage osteoarthritis, exercise and anti-inflammatory medication can help preserve the healthy cartilage surrounding your joints. Once the cartilage breaks down, however, the friction between your bones may damage your joints enough to require surgery.
Annual physicals include two segments: the medical history review and the physical exam. Both portions are essential for identifying and treating early health concerns.
During a medical history review, Dr. Gelderman-Moffett asks you detailed questions regarding your health, past and present. She asks questions about:
Dr. Gelderman-Moffett may also ask specific questions depending on your age, particularly if you're experiencing hormone imbalance symptoms.
The physical part of your evaluation is a complete examination in which Dr. Gelderman-Moffett checks inside your ears, nose, and throat; listens to your heart and lungs; and palpates your abdomen to ensure your organs are the correct size and in the right position. She may also test your reflexes and muscle strength.
If Dr. Gelderman-Moffett identifies any concerns that require further evaluation, she may order additional testing, such as blood work or imaging scans.
To learn more about annual physicals, call Zephyr Health or schedule an appointment online today.


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Regan Macaulay an Associate Producer for Darkstone Entertainment's "Plan 9!"
Regan Macaulay, Producer, Director, and Writer for Triple Take Productions, has invested in the re-make of Edward D. Wood Jr.'s Plan 9 from Outer Space entitled Plan 9.
April 25th, 2011, production wrapped on Plan 9. The cast includes Brian Krause (Sleepwalkers, and Charmed) and Matthew Ewald (the Fox Series Galidor, and many other sci-fi channel films). As well, another Horror Icon will be cast and shot for the film!
Also included in the cast are YouTube celebrities James Rolfe, Caitlin Hill, and Matt Sloan & Aaron Yonda.
Check out the live feed from the set and daily pics from the tumblr site. Download screen shots from the film (like the ones below) here and see the original teaser trailer at www.plan9movie.com/trailer.html.
Check back with us for news about this up-coming film and for more information, contact Darkstone Entertainment at firstname.lastname@example.com!


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Leg Fetish Revisted With: The Tale of a Leg Worshiper
| Mar 1, 2018
Foot fetish gets so much spotlight. So much so, that I'd forgotten about the leg fetishists of the world... Until recently when one contacted Me for a session. Funny enough, the first session I gave as a Pro Domme was to a leg fetishist. Leg fetishists are out there. And while they'll follow My orders to do foot worship, it's all about the legs-- My legs - which I use to entice them into submission.
Leg Fetish with Mistress Pomf: The Reasons are Clear
The leg worshipers who've served Me had never visited a Dominatrix. They'd gone on webcam or watched leg fetish porn. After they saw My legs online, they applied to serve Me. The reasons are clear. Even people without a leg fetish stare at My legs.
They're unique, sumptuously curvaceous and muscular. My calves are more muscular than most men's and My quads are a world of their own. The vibrant tattoo on My right leg adorns and embraces the power of My legs. As a result, heels elongate them, titillating more than the eyes. During a leg worship session I'll try on various heels, peel off sexy seamed stockings… The list of tease is endless.
I grew up very athletic. Swam almost daily, played soccer, and was the home run hitter of My softball teams. In school, the athletic boys were hypnotized by My legs. They verbalized how jealous they were and wished they had My calves. As a female athlete in a sexist world, I relished making these jock boys feel weak! This was total humiliation for them.
My legs were a silent threat when I worked in an office of sexist men. When they weren't making disgusting remarks they'd ask Me what exercises I did. These men were envious. I found it paradoxical the way they disrespected Women, all while My legs moved about the workplace reinforcing their feelings of toxic masculinity, a main reason for their sexism. It's a shame toxic masculinity is part of O/our world. It makes Me quite proud of the brilliant submissive men I've known who have learned to embrace what society stigmatizes them for.
Everything slows down wondrously if you own Your power and control it the right way. You put Your stamp on the act.
In My twenties I entered the world of burlesque. It became a passion as I loved enticing an audience in a way I find similar to domination. Everything slows down wondrously if you own Your power and control it the right way.
You put Your stamp on the act. One performs within limits, and freedom blossoms magically. To this day I love to give My leg worshipers a good ol' leg show!
Controlling a spellbound leg worshiper is enjoyable and comical. They get weak, mesmerized, innocent... What I find fascinating about fetishes is how much they overwhelm a fetishist. So much so, that the fetish itself makes them submissive, as opposed to a submissive who has the impulse to be submissive to a Dominant because they're drawn to submission or to submitting to that particular Dominant. The difference is intriguing, and I find the intricacy of this concept captivating.
We've all born with different powers. Till this day, I've never set eyes on a pair of legs like Mine. They stand as they are - created by genetics, athletics, and passion.
And now for My latest leg worshiper's point of view…
The Tale of a Leg Worshiper
For many years I have thought about visiting a dominatrix who specialised in leg worship but never gone through with it, until my session with Mistress Pomf. In short, she is a leg worshiper's fantasy come true and anyone with a leg fetish should be begging to serve her.
As I gazed at her beautiful legs for the first time my heart pounded and knees instinctively weakened in anticipation - ready to kneel before her. Mistress Pomf definitely has the most incredible calves that I have ever seen up close.
I think I was born with a leg fetish. My earliest memories were of being fascinated by the shape of my babysitters legs with no understanding of why. My taste in legs has evolved over the years, to the point where not just anyone with a pair of legs are able to sate my leg lust. I crave curvaceous legs, with toned shapely thighs and sexy well-defined calf muscles, accentuated by high heels. Finding someone who is able to satisfy these requirements has been difficult, but Mistress Pomf has all of the above. As I gazed at her beautiful legs for the first time my heart pounded and knees instinctively weakened in anticipation - ready to kneel before her. Mistress Pomf definitely has the most incredible calves that I have ever seen up close.
If it is your first time visiting a dominatrix like myself, Mistress Pomf will immediately put you at ease. We started by talking about how I would like the session to play out, and from my nervous ramblings she was to construct an amazing session that I will never forget.
Blending leg worship with tie and tease, Mistress Pomf had my head spinning as I followed her legs around the dungeon on my hand and knees.
Blending leg worship with tie and tease, Mistress Pomf had my head spinning as I followed her legs around the dungeon on my hand and knees. Her creativity came to the fore when she quickly devised a impromptu JOI that had me groaning with pleasure - heaven.
Mistress Pomf's ability to get into your head and instinctively know what is needed made the experience all the more mind blowing.
Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Mistress Pomf and can't wait until our next session.
Thank you Mistress Pomf.
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iHelicopters, the makers of such iPhone-controlled toys as the iUFO, RC cars and helicopters, has a new toy on the market, an iDevice-assisted miniature tank (looks like a sci-fi car to me). In addition to a free app which lets you control the vehicle by tilting your device, the iSpy Tank features a built-in camera.
You can control the camera angle via the app and even beam video feed from the toy straight to your device's screen, in real-time: perfect for spying on your neighbors or checking on your cat while you're at work. Turn the volume down before playing the promo clip above…
From the blurb:
The iSpy Tank offers top notch gaming experience and adds a whole new level of functionality for those who want to get the most out of their iDevice.
The camera is controllable: the app lets you adjust the camera angle and take snapshots of real-time feed. Unlike other RC-controlled toys, the iSpy Tank works over Wi-Fi at distances of up to 30 meters.
The unit is powered by six standard AA batteries.
For all the sneaky types out there eager to realize their perverted desires and do their own surveillance: the iSpy Tank can be yours for a a special introduction price of $99 (normally $119), including free shipping to any destination in the world.
Find out more at the iHelicopters web store.


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Sequel Saturday: The Trailer Awakens, by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi
The not insignificant marketing push has begun for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh live-action episode in the cinematic Star Wars saga. Lucasfilm debuted the first trailer early in the morning on November 28, 2014 on iTunes. Fans were upset at the requirement of Apple's QuickTime software to play the video, but a copy popped up on YouTube within seconds.
Bar none, this trailer is the best piece of Star Wars marketing we've seen since the creepy poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace with an ambling Anakin projecting an ominous Darth Vader shadow onto a Tatooine hut. Teasing separate elements without ruining anything, it whets the appetite. Director J.J. Abrams did a bang up job rebooting another sci-fi series with 2009's Star Trek. Based on this trailer, I have high hopes he'll bring the fun back into Star Wars after the melodramatic snooze that were the prequels.
We fade in on a desert planet as a grisly voice asks "There's been an awakening. Have you felt it?" A very vintage John Williams orchestra hit booms on the soundtrack. We see John Boyega playing a character wearing a stormtrooper outfit, his head exposed. A quick hit of black, then loud droid noises accompany the head of an R2 unit riding what looks like a soccer ball. Second hit of black. Flickering lights illuminate a cadre of stormtroopers and a ramp opening up on a spaceship. Third of black. Daisy Ridley shows up as a character dressed for the desert riding a bulky landspeeder. Fourth hit of black. What appears to be Oscar Isaac is piloting an X-Wing. There's a cool wide shot of three X-Wings flying in formation over a lake during a misty morning. Fifth hit of black.
A hooded character wanders into frame in a snowy forest setting. He's limping. The grisly voices continues, "The dark side…" The lightsaber ignites, revealing a red blade. A pause, then the hilt pops out two smaller red blades on the side. Sixth hit of black. The grisly voices ends his voiceover with, "And the light." The familiar Star Wars opening crawl music theme blares as the Millenium Falcon zooms in. It pulls a loop de loop as we see a desert landscape below and two TIE Fighters attacking it with green laser blasts. Final cut of black that shifts to a starfield as the title Star Wars: The Force Awakens fades into view.
The best thing about this trailer is how it conveyed almost none of the plot. Quick flashes of vehicles and new characters. I was a bit surprised we didn't see the classic trio of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford appear for a split second. They have to save something for the other trailers, I suppose.
December 2015 can't come soon enough.


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Council on Anthropology and Education/Studies in Educational Ethnography
The Council on Anthropology and Education is pleased to offer the annual CAE/SEE travel award in partnership with the book series, Studies in Educational Ethnography (published by Emerald Publishing).
As part of the American Anthropological Association conference, scholars can apply for the award once their paper has been accepted to the conference, and the selected recipient will be provided with a $300 stipend to support that selected author's travel to the conference. The selected recipient will also receive a complimentary copy of a book of their choice from the Studies in Educational Ethnography series.
If the selected winner is in the early stages of their career, the editorial team of SEE will also arrange for the scholar to be paired with an expert member of the book series' Editorial Advisory Board or other senior scholar in the field to provide the scholar with feedback on and support on improving their paper. If suitable, the author will also be invited to submit the paper to a future volume of Studies in Educational Ethnography.
The travel awardee will be chosen based upon the following criteria:
1. Acceptance of the paper for presentation at the annual conference
2. Membership in CAE
3. Junior scholar status (within 5 years of Ph.D.)
4. Originality and promise of paper to ongoing educational ethnographic work
Eligibility and Application Process
CAE members will submit no later than Aug 1, 2023
- Letter or statement of application describing promise of their paper for ongoing educational ethnographic work and proof of paper acceptance to the AAA conference
- 2-page vita with relevance to CAE/SEE Travel Award
- Submissions to be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com


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Some years ago I read a nice interesting book name" Many Mansions- by Gina Cerminara ". That was an idea I especially highlighted from the book is, as humans we all are Coming to the world "Learn something from life and giving something special for the world ".
Kundalini's yoga path is a long process of learning and experiencing. It's a lifetime journey. Sometimes life by life journey. I can tell that with my confidence with the experience. "Definitely you can receive a lot of positive benefits and merits of your practices. Also your relations, family, friends, and society can take the above benefits from you.
As I look back on my progress I am truly grateful to my teachers who taught me yoga and meditation. From everyone I learned and experienced something. I used that knowledge for my teaching. I obtained the knowledge and experience with them.
In this era, yoga becomes a big trend and fashion. We can see full of yoga Asana demonstrations on Facebook, Instagram pages. The positive thing is yoga Asana training becoming the strong foundation for yoga. The negative thing is " Asanas are not all about yoga. I have little doubt for many people really seeking the essence of yoga or are looking at the side effects of yoga.
From time to time I read yoga books, watched yoga videos on the internet. But I feel deep feeling and trust about I got yoga teaching and training directly from my Teachers. I believe in real yoga learning and teaching are energy exchange. I feel deep respect for the initiation part of traditional yoga.
What is initiation?
Yogic initiation is special ritual yoga teachers and students connect with higher spiritual souls. Traditional teachers could use very secret methods to initiate students.
Ex: Giving teachers special training after that special spiritual ritual, teaching a personal mantra to students,s, etc.
Purpose of our chakra initiation
- Deepening you're understand of the Mooladara chakra
- To receive a special view about your life according to the chakra concept.
- Remove blockages of every chakra and Aura.
- To learn very special Kundalini Kriya to balance your chakra
- Received empowerment From Divine Energies keep going on with Your Own yoga practice for 40 days practice
I'm yours, Chanaka Rukshan


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Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham, has endorsed the legalisation of cannabis in an interview with the Evening Standard.
A pilot scheme in the borough of Lewisham would introduce the new legislation, whereby the blue borough would be a 'pilot zone'. Egan said to the Standard: "I would be prepared to see Lewisham used as a test-bed to pilot a legalised cannabis zone, as long as it comes with proper education and regulation."
The idea behind the scheme is to free up Metropolitan Police resources and time to combat serious crime rather than pinpoint minor offences. According to Egan, most people arrested in Lewisham are in possession of less than £25 worth of marijuana, and this amounts to criminalising people over trivial offences.
Egan added to the Evening Standard: "I have been in my role for two years and it is plain to me that the current system is not working. Young people are being exploited by gangs"
A recent poll by Survation showed that 63% of Londoners did support the legalisation of cannabis in the capital according to the Standard piece.
There is evidence that in American states where cannabis has been legalised, use in adults over 26 drops.
There has been some concern over the implementation of a 'pilot zone' and questions as to how it would be regulated.
Jamel Edwards, recreational enjoyer and successful musician, said: "I would be extremely happy with this decision, as I believe marijuana holds many advantages which many would benefit from. The only concern I would have with the way in which they'd implement this is that if only one zone were to be legalised; Lewisham would become too busy and pretty much uncontrollable."


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Frontlist | Author Ashish Kaul Who Filed FIR Against Kangana Ranauton Mar 18, 2021 Author Ashish Kaul, who has filed an FIR against actress Kangana Ranuat for violating copyright, on Wednesday sent a notice to Khar police station demanding action and clarification on why no police procedure has been initiated in the matter yet. Kaul had filed his FIR on March 12. The author's advocates Ravish Zamindar and Yogita Joshi told IANS: We have just served the Khar police station a notice to seek what has been done so far in MECR 1/2021, which was registered on 12/03/2021 against Kangana Ranaut and others. As per the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, Section 41 onwards there are procedures on how a warrant or a notice is issued to any individual, when they are party to an FIR/MECR filed by the police station. It's all guided by the law and this applies to all citizens. We are still unclear on the progress despite visiting the police station almost daily till the 15th of March, 2021. Hence, we sent this notice and hope there is swift action taken as per the law of the land. When contacted, Kangana's advocate Rizwan Siddiquee said that he doesn't have any reaction in the matter currently. Kaul filed the FIR against Kangana for announcing the film Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda without his approval. According to the author, his book Didda: The Warrior Queen Of Kashmir is the only written work that details the story of Queen Didda. Talking exclusively to IANS earlier, Kaul had said: Copyright Act protects exclusivity. This is a non-bailable offence, which amounts to three years of jail term as recent High Court order. Besides my book, there is only one book in the world that mentions Didda. That 3,000-page book, 'Rajataringi', only has two pages on Didda where they talk about her sexual life, and how she killed her son and infant grandsons. The narrative of her being a nationalist who nurtured the undivided India has been written by only me. The case has been filed against Kangana, her sister Rangoli Chandel, Kamal Kumar Jain and Manikarnika Films Private Limited. Kaul's FIR was filed for infringement of the copyright and various other sections including 420, which amounts to criminal breach of trust, cheating, cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensure to the person whose interest the offender is bound to protect, as well as cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, punishable under Sections 406, 415, 418, 34, 120 B and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, read with Section 51, 63, 63A and other provision of The Copyright Act, 1957 and Section 65 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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Talking about my mother's last article reminded me of something she always did at this time of the year. Without fail, at some stage on the 31st December, she would discard her apron and announce very loudly, "That's it! I am not going to wash another dish until next year!" Now, for a small child, this concept of time was incomprehensible and I would have horrifying visions of our house disappearing under a huge pile of dirty plates. Or, even worse, I would imagine that my two older sisters would stand me on a chair and make me do them all by myself! To the trembling child 'next year' was a million light years away.
In spite of this, going to bed last year ... waking up this year ... and finding my mother in the kitchen with her apron on was such a relief. Time was re-valued, put back into perspective, and returned to me with understanding.
Time is a commodity we can't find the currency for. It's free but expensively precious and I often wonder why it takes something disastrous, like a brush with death, to make a person refocus on the 'here and now', re-evaluate the things around them, and reposition the roses. What's the phrase we often hear? "It's made me think about what is important in life." I'm not going to wait for a catastrophic calamity ... I'm going to make 'time' for my New Year's Resolution.


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It's getting to be that long stretch in the year in which students start to become unmotivated after winter break. Summer break seems so close, everyone can almost smell it, yet it's still pretty far away. Keeping students motivated at this time of the year can be difficult. Keeping students motivated to read can be hard during any time of the school year, but the second semester always seems more difficult to keep that incentive to read going, in my opinion. What can we do about this?
Do you use any reading incentives with your students? I find that motivating students to read by doing different unique reading activities and offering them some choices will often get them more excited to engage in a book. All students have a different love for reading and that's okay. However, all students need to be reading as we know-even if it's not for pleasure. It is simply part of the school day and part of learning. Many students handle this expectation differently. I've been at this librarian thing for a long time and I have learned some tricks of the trade to help motivate your students to read. Let's talk about some reading incentive ideas that really work and are geared for 3rd-5th grade students.
1. Digital Choice Boards
Choice boards are a great reading incentive idea for 3rd-5th graders because it gives students the independence in choosing what they want to read and which reading activities they want to complete. Besides that, choice boards help greatly with student engagement. These Digital Reading Choice Boards are very popular with 3rd-5th grade students, especially because they can be completed through the technology of Google Slides. You could use them in the classroom for reading centers or independent work, in the library or during distance learning. They are also an especially great tool and reading incentive idea for differentiating instruction amongst your learners.
2. Reading Certificates + Celebrations
Another great reading incentive idea is celebrating reading of course! Students love celebrations and to be celebrated. Why not celebrate when they hit their reading goals with a quick class celebration at the end of the month or quarter? You could even just pass out one of these cute Reading Certificates to remind them of their hard work and make them proud of themself! These certificates have been updated and now include a Google slides version.
3. Book Tastings
Book tastings have always been a huge reading incentive at my school. The best thing about them is that students tend to forget they are actually learning about books and reading because they are having so much fun! A book tasting is a chance to expose students to different genres and to get them engaged and excited about reading. These could be books that they would never look at on their own or books that do not circulate in your library or classroom. Book tastings can be done with almost any grade or age level. Need a virtual book tasting activity for distance learning? No problem! Check one out here.
4. Special Activity Earned
Sometimes students are not motivated to read unless they earn something out of it. That's okay; that just means that those types of students are not reading for pleasure yet-they are probably reading because they have to. Students like this may be motivated to meet their reading goals if they can earn something special that they wouldn't normally get. I'm talking about things such as earning extra computer time, a small prize, a "no homework pass," free time, special seating… the list goes on. You can come up with what works for your room and your schedule, and you don't even have to spend a dime if you don't want to! You could make all of the choices activities earned instead of actual objects. Start small and see what works with your students and what motivates them.
5. Make Reading Interactive + Fun
It's best to remember that the BIGGEST motivator to getting students to read is to make it FUN. If students do not find the joy in reading, then they simply won't want to do it. We live in a technologically advanced world don't forget! Some students would rather get lost in a book that is animated or has video, rather than reading a paperback book and that's just fine. Have you checked out Epic, Storyline Online or Raz Kids yet? These are all great places for books to come alive! Epic and Storyline Online are both free! Storyline Online is not animated books but it is a website in which celebrities read stories to children on video, which is sometimes much more fun than reading a book to yourself! Epic and Raz Kids are both interactive with a computer or tablet. Most stories even have a reading comprehension quiz at the end which can be great for teacher data!
Those are my 5 favorite reading incentive ideas for 3rd-5th graders in a nutshell! Tell me, do you have any reading incentive ideas that work? Are you already doing some of the things that I listed above?
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The first Chinese-born woman to sit in the lower house of Australia's federal parliament is under a sustained attack for failing to disclose her membership in organizations linked to China's Communist Party.
There are claims Gladys Liu had connections with senior figures in Beijing's covert political propaganda apparatus, which have raised questions about her eligibility to sit in the Australian parliament.
The lawmaker has admitted being a member of the China Overseas Exchange Association between 2003 and 2015, which at the time was part of China's powerful State Council, the Chinese government's central political and administrative body. The Hong Kong-born politician says her membership was entirely innocent, and has denied any conflict of interest. She said she is "a proud Australian."
Australia's center-right Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Liu is the victim of a "smear" campaign with a "grubby undertone".
The political assault is led by the opposition Labor Party. It has demanded to know if the government had received warnings about her from Australia's intelligence agencies. Ministers have declined to comment.
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese denies the scrutiny of Liu is based on race and says he wants to get to the truth.
"What the motivation is here is to ensure that there is accountability for people's actions. It has nothing to do with race and the only person who has raised race in these issues are, of course, prime minister Morrison," he said.
Gladys Liu is a former speech pathologist who became an Australian citizen in 1992. Her parliamentary career has collided with growing anxiety in Australia over allegations of Chinese meddling in its domestic politics, and cyber espionage. A taskforce is to investigate foreign interference in Australian universities because of fears over China's growing influence on campuses.
These are sensitive issues, given Australia's reliance on China for its recent prosperity. China is Australia's biggest trading partner.
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If you're planning to host a get-together with friends soon but want to try something different, you might want to consider throwing a brunch party. These events are often easier to organize than a formal dinner party and create a one-of-a-kind relaxed atmosphere. If you don't want to host the get-together yourself, you may also want to consider meeting up with your friends at a bar or restaurant in your local area that offers bottomless brunch for groups. Either way, a brunch party is a sure way to bring people together with a few mimosas for the most important meal of the day.
If you're hosting a brunch soon, there are a few steps you can take to make organizing the event a stress-free experience. In many ways, brunch is the easiest meal with which to bring together a large group. There's hardly anyone out there who dislikes breakfast food and even fewer people who won't drop in for some coffee or a mimosa.
When Is the Best Time to Host a Brunch?
If you schedule the brunch too early, many of your guests will arrive late. Since you'd most likely be hosting the event on the weekend, give everyone a chance to catch up on sleep, especially if it's Saturday. If you schedule the brunch too late, people will leave earlier because they may have other errands or events to get to during the day.
For best results, keep your start time around 10:30-11:30. None of your friends will feel pressured to get up early, and everyone will have time to stick around for a pleasant meal and conversation. Plus, you won't have to worry about getting up with the sun just to get all the food and drinks together.
1. Planning Food for a Brunch
Instead of having everyone get together around the table for breakfast, plan your food for a buffet table. This keeps the atmosphere low-pressure and allows your guests to be more comfortable grabbing as little or as much as they'd like.
You'll need to make sure you have a variety of healthy food options and not just the sweet American breakfast options you'd find at a pancake restaurant. You'll also need to make sure you have a complete list of your guest's food allergies well in advance so that you can plan those extra vegetarian and gluten-free options.
2. Make Sure There are Eggs
An egg dish that incorporates a few vegetables and cheeses often forms the base for your brunch menu. You don't have to worry about getting overly complicated here, but you'll also want to go a bit further than scrambled eggs. A frittata or quiche is ideal for most brunch setups because you won't have to worry about the food getting soggy, and it typically makes for a nice savory addition compared to some of your other menu items.
3. Skip the Pancakes and Waffles
Pancakes and waffles may be a staple of the American breakfast, but they rarely work well for brunch. You'd have to prepare and cook these items right before you serve them to ensure they're warm and crispy. In addition, they are often a bit heavy to serve on the side of your other food options. Keep your brunch event less stressful for yourself by skipping the pancakes and waffles this time around।
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Keep your brunch foods colorful and healthy with a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. You might be surprised at how fast this item vanishes from your buffet table. For many guests, it's the easiest thing to add to the other breakfast foods available because it pairs well with everything from muffins to eggs.
5. Don't Forget the Drinks
Bottomless coffee and juice are essential for any breakfast setup, but if you're hosting a brunch event, you'll also want to pick up the sparkling wine and orange juice necessary for making a few mimosas.
It's a simple recipe, but it's sure to keep the atmosphere comfortable and light for your party. For more information on selecting a drink menu for your brunch, check out this guide to making the best mimosas. Make sure you have those champagne flutes at the ready!
6. Pick Up a Few Pastries
You can simplify the process of making food for your brunch get-together by picking up your baked goods from a local bakery rather than making them yourself. Muffins, cinnamon rolls, and Irish soda bread are all fantastic additions to your brunch buffet. Make sure you have a plan for picking these items up earlier if you want to go before the brunch starts. The best bakery sells out all fresh-baked breakfast items by ten.
Read Also: 5 Foods What Time Should You Stop Eating
7. Planning the Event
Make brunch an even more relaxing atmosphere by assembling all the times, guest information, and other details well in advance of the event. If you're decorating your space for the event, choose bright colors for tablecloths and end table decor.
8. Send Invitations Well in Advance
The best part of hosting a brunch isn't the food or the drinks. Instead, it's seeing all your friends together in one place.
Send out invitations well in advance of your planned date- at least a few weeks out is necessary for ensuring that everyone you want to be there will be there.
9. Straighten Out the Small Details
It's the small details that upgrade your brunch party from good to great. Choose a few playlists that give your space a comfortable coffeehouse atmosphere. Pick plates and silverware that's easy to carry and won't be a big deal if it breaks. Keep your decor options bright and pleasant to highlight the morning sunshine.
Read Also: 10 Superb Health Benefits of Caffeine
10. Go Out for Bottomless Brunch Instead
Organizing a brunch get-together at home can be pleasant, but if you're looking for the easiest way to meet up with friends in the late morning and early afternoon, you can always select a local restaurant or bar with bottomless brunch instead. Many places offering brunch allow for group reservations and advance orders, so the mimosas will be ready as soon as you arrive.


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Microsoft Plans $1.5 Billion Windows 8 Marketing Campaign
Windows 8 is coming and it's coming hard. The official Windows 8 launch is on October 26 and it's potentially Microsoft's most important product launch to date. It's so important that Microsoft has planned a massive marketing campaign that Forbes is reporting will cost the company between $1.5 to $1.8 billion, making it the largest product launch in the history of the entire industry. With that being said, it's also worth noting that this isn't the first time Microsoft spent big bucks on a marketing campaign, when they released Bing in 2009, Microsoft reportedly spent $100 million in advertising the search engine.
The fact that Windows 8 will only be a $40 upgrade (with pre-orders starting today) from Windows XP, Vista or 7 is a huge selling point in itself, especially since in the past, Windows upgrades typically would cost consumers $100 or more. This is also the first time Microsoft can really push new features of Windows alongside new computers. The touch screen functionality with the new Metro-style interface is a big deal and the software giant is hoping that will help translate into sales of both Windows and new computers. The question then becomes, will all of this advertising work?
While details about the campaign are still up in the air, I would definitely expect to see Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, the Metro interface, and the Microsoft Surface everywhere this holiday season.
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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has worked on water for food issues for over four decades, and therefore the decision to join the Water ChangeMaker Awards as a Knowledge Partner was a happy one, says Claudia Ringler, Deputy Division Director of IFPRI's Environment and Production Technology Division. According to her, all water decisions affect climate resilience in one way or another.
Any experience on water management is worth to be shared, says Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences of UNESCO: "Water managers need to understand the different journeys that have been taken, so that we collectively can promote sustainable water management."
"We're interested in the Water ChangeMaker Awards because we understand that climate resilience is an active leadership. It is something that requires bold thinking and bold actions, and we need the Water ChangeMaker Awards as a signal for aspirations, for hopes, for what positive change can really look like," says John Matthews, Executive Director of AGWA.
GWOPA's Julie Perkins talks about the role of water operators and explains why everyone should submit their change journey to the Water ChangeMaker Awards, get recognition and share their solutions with the rest of the world. "The very courageous and visionary people and institutions, who have taken bold leadership to climate action should really be credited with this".
"Water, sanitation and hygiene are absolutely critical for resilient societies. Whether you are talking about resilience to diseases like Covid-19 or resilience to climate change. And for resilience, you need a strong sector and for good water decisions to be made", says Virginia Newton-Lewis, Director of Policy and Advocacy at WaterAid Sweden.
On the question why youth should submit their change journeys to the Water ChangeMaker Awards, Lindsey Aldaco-Manners, President of World Youth Parliament for Water (WYPW) says: "We have a unique opportunity to be a solution, and I think that is also why the Water ChangeMakers Awards exists, because youth are on the rise and that is something to be seen".
Commenting on the COVID crisis, and whether youth will be thinking about climate resilience now, Maitreyi Koduganti Venkata says: "In times of crises like this, what everyone thinks of is to keep our loved ones safe, keep our families safe. The idea of climate resilience is perhaps not even on the agenda, but that doesn't mean that it's not there at all. The climate protests are still happening, people are still voicing their concerns, it's just on a different platform. An abandonment of this issue has the potential to worsen certain circumstances."
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Do you suffer recurrent headaches? Chiropractic can often help.
What type of headache do you have?
Tension headache: this headache is characterised by a dull generalised headache or tightness around the scalp. Tension headaches affect mood, concentration and may be accompanied by nausea.
Cervicogenic headache: this type of headache is typically one-sided and can be throbbing in nature, it will often cause pain just behind your eye on the involved side. Usually you will also have some pain and discomfort in your neck and when this headache is severe your may have vomiting and nausea.
Migraine: usually this type of headache can have a variety of other symptoms accompanying the headache. These may include vomiting and nausea, visual disturbance, sensitivity to sound and dizzyness. Often this type of headache will confine the individual to a room and they will not want to interact with other people.
Diagnosis of your condition requires taking a history of your condition, performing some gentle orthopaedic and neurological tests and various vital system checks (such as your blood pressure). If your condition requires serious medical attention than you will be promptly referred. Often however these headaches are not serious medical conditions and can be helped by chiropractic.
With cervicogenic and tension headaches it is estimated that success rates with chiropractic care are as high as 90%. With migraines it is estimated that success rates are as high as 70%.
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Banco Popular innovated its services with the Punto BP project, which came about as an alternative in which businesses in local communities function as banking operation centers in order to offer more coverage and longer hours to their clients.
"We've managed to reach communities where there were no banks with the help of pulperias (convenience stores), bakeries, pharmacies and even stores that sell electronic devices," said Geanina Solano, manager of the business center in Santa Cruz.
The initiative already benefits 126 businesses throughout the province, which receive ¢350 (about $0.55 cents) for each transaction that they process.
To become affiliated, the merchant needs to be a Banco Popular customer and have a cell phone, tablet or computer where they can install the Punto BP application.
In addition, the bank offers to provide at-home training to those who want to become part of the network.
The services offered by Punto BP include paying credit cards with cash, paying loans with cash, making cash deposits to savings accounts and making cash deposits to checking accounts.
All of the transactions can be done in real time using colones as well as dollars with no additional charge.
In addition, according to Solano, people who use these services receive bank receipts that support the legitimacy of the transaction that they did at the business.
"We also have different benefits for clients. They don't have to go to the agency to do these banking transactions and, in addition, the hours are extended, so the locations could even operate on weekends," the manager details.
To become affiliated with the project, businesses in Nicoya, Santa Cruz, Hojancha, Nandayure and Carrillo can call 2104-4716 or send an email to [email protected].
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When building a custom home, it is important to plan luxury home finishes that help it feel custom to you, but also allow you to get the most value out of your home.
When designing your dream home for maximum value, your custom home finishes should: improve or ease your life in your new home, increase the resale value and potential sale price of the home, or save you money down the road.
Let's take a look at several examples of custom luxury home finishes that will add value to your custom home build.
Custom Home Finishes to Add Living Space
A great way to add value to your custom home build is to create more living space where you will want to spend time or entertain guests. A few ways to do this are to finish the basement, build additional bathrooms, and create outdoor living spaces.
Finished Basement
Building a finished basement or partially finished basement adds square footage of heated living space to your home, which is added value for you and your family as well as your property.
Additional square footage can push your property value into a new price bracket. If you ever decide to sell your custom home with a finished basement, you will attract more potential buyers looking for extra space.
Additional Bathrooms
Additional bathrooms hold their value exceptionally well, so they are worth the investment to improve your home's value. A half bath near the entry or a full bathroom and guest living space are attractive features to prospective buyers, especially if they have beautiful custom finishes like natural stone countertops, walk-in showers, and plenty of storage.
Outdoor Living Space
If you are building a custom home, you are likely to spend time choosing the perfect homesite, so make sure you design some outdoor living space to help you enjoy it! Custom home finishes like an outdoor kitchen, fire-pit, patio, or deck are all great areas to relax and take in the views around your home as well as to entertain guests.
Spending a bit extra on attractive landscaping can not only make your home feel more luxurious, but impress potential buyers, too — boosting your home's perceived value.
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These types of custom home finishes almost always retain their value in the resale of your home. Here is where to spend your dollars during the build that will translate into the best resale value.
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Custom home finishes in the kitchen are some of the most beneficial investments for resale value, as many consider the kitchen to be the most important room of a home.
When designing the kitchen for your custom home, adding plenty of seating, a kitchen island, a gas range, excellent lighting, and stylish hardware can all improve the appearance and value of your custom home. Even upgrades that require a higher investment, such as stone countertops, custom cabinetry, and professional-quality appliances will retain or exceed their value if you ever decide to sell.
Open Floor Plan
Open-concept floor plans continue to be a popular item on many buyers' lists. Build your custom home with as much open space as possible to protect its resale value. An open floor plan allows buyers to interpret the space for their own family and lifestyle, making it easier to sell your home and fetch a higher sale price.
High Quality Flooring
Another value-adding custom home finish is high quality flooring. Opt for natural hardwood, stone, or tile over laminate and carpet. Bamboo flooring is another durable, attractive, and sustainable flooring option that will hold its value and make your home more appealing to potential buyers.
Custom Luxury Home Finishes to Save Money Down the Road
Some custom home finishes are investments that offer great returns. Two areas to address during the build to save money in the future are energy efficiency and window selection.
Energy Efficient Upgrades
It may seem obvious, but anything you can do to make a custom home energy efficient can save money down the road. Designing energy efficiency into the home plan is a great way to ensure you're saving energy wherever possible — especially during hot summers and cold winters.
Some practical ways to do this are to invest in quality insulation, use zoned heating and cooling with a smart thermostat, and choose energy efficient windows and doors.
Potential buyers will be more interested in a home with energy efficient and sustainable fixtures. Energy Star appliances and low-flow fixtures are two great ways to reduce energy consumption that buyers love. These investments are guaranteed to save money and improve the home's value in the long run.
High Quality Windows
You already know that efficient windows are essential for energy savings, but choosing high quality windows also boost your home's value in other ways. Low-quality windows are one of the most frequently replaced items by new buyers and also one of the most expensive. Choosing to install higher quality, insulated windows instead of traditional double-hung windows will recover the cost in energy efficiency and resale value.
Investing in your custom home's windows will also improve your life in the home. Great quality windows eliminate distracting noise and harmful UV rays, and capitalize on views and light, making your new custom home that much more beautiful.
Building in a Luxury Home Community
Ready to start building your dream home, with all the luxurious details to make it one-of-a-kind? Start by choosing the right site for your custom home.
One of the most valuable decisions you can make for your custom home is where you choose to build. Living in a luxury home community can offer significant value, including security and privacy, maintained roads and paths, stable property values, and decreased traffic and noise.
The right homesite location makes all the custom home finishes you chose worth the investment. When choosing the right homesite, you will want to consider all of the factors that will affect your lifestyle, your budget, and the value of the completed home. These could include existing utility connections, distance from work, shopping centers, and activities, local education and healthcare systems, community perks, and more.
At Stage Pass, our homesites offer stunning views and convenient access to the state's best wineries and food culture, all situated in a master planned gated community. To learn more about your life of luxury at Stage Pass, reach out to our team today.
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For Local Augustinians, Mission Can Be Found Just Across the Border
SAN DIEGO — There is nothing about the Order of St. Augustine that makes that religious community the obvious choice to support an orphanage.
But, since 1975, Augustinian priests and brothers in San Diego have worked tirelessly to provide funds and oversight for Hogar Infantil La Gloria (www.hogar-infantil.org), which is managed by a Tijuana-based nonprofit.
"We didn't set out to do this," Augustinian Father John Keller said with a chuckle. But the Augustinians recognized a need and were in a position to help, explained Father Keller, who serves as president of the board of directors of Hogar Infantil, Inc., the California-based nonprofit that raises funds to operate the orphanage.
"The Augustinian charism is to go where the Church calls us and to be nimble and light enough on our feet that we can respond to needs as they present themselves," agreed Augustinian Father Kirk Davis, who serves as treasurer for Hogar Infantil, Inc.
Hogar Infantil La Gloria was founded in the La Gloria neighborhood of Tijuana, at the site of what had previously been a poorly administered home for abandoned children and abandoned elderly.
A group of lay Catholics stepped in to establish the present day orphanage. They invited the Augustinians, with whom they had been working on a low-income housing project in San Ysidro, to partner with them.
Today, Hogar Infantil is home to more than 30 children, both boys and girls, who range in age from newborns to teenagers. Children come to live at the orphanage for a variety of reasons. Some have no parents, but for many, their parents or extended families are simply unable to care for them at this time. Perhaps the parents are struggling with alcohol or drug dependency. They might be incarcerated or simply lack the financial resources. Though the youth will eventually age out of the program, Father Davis said that, for those teenagers who are enrolled in school and are working toward a better future, the Augustinians are "committed to walking with them" for as long as they need. "We're essentially the only family they have, so we envision a continuing relationship," he said, whether that means providing them with tuition assistance, housing assistance or some other form of help.
Hogar Infantil, Inc. is committed to raising about $200,000 a year for the orphanage, whose operating budget is between $160,000 and $180,000. Those funds provide food, clothing, housing, and transportation to school and to other activities, as well as utilities and building maintenance. "Places like ours are dependent on the good will of people and charity to fund them," said Father Keller, who along with Father Davis, delivered mission appeals at local parishes this past summer. St. Augustine High School and the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, as well as the Augustinian-run Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai, chip in to support the orphanage.
Father Keller said Saints students alone raise about $15,000 every year through a variety of activities. Joined by their counterparts at OLP, Saints students also pay a monthly visit to Hogar Infantil. The week before each visit, they plan an activity to do with the orphanage's residents. For example, Father Davis recalls the time when one Saints student demonstrated how to make ice cream — and provided each child with a tasty frozen treat.
Elizabeth Alla Gravitt, 17, is president of the Hogar Infantil club at OLP. Now in her senior year, she joined the club as a sophomore and "fell in love" with the orphanage. She has visited Hogar Infantil almost 10 times. One of her treasured memories from those visits was her interaction with a baby named Andrea during Mass. The baby was fascinated by her necklace and earrings and kept playing with them. Gravitt lovingly traced Andrea's hand with her finger, and was touched when the baby reciprocated that gesture later in the liturgy. Toward the end of Mass, Andrea fell asleep on her chest. "I know it may not be big, but to me that was the best feeling in the world," Gravitt said. "Knowing that I was there and making her feel loved for the time I held her just filled my heart."
For their own part, the youthful residents of Hogar Infantil are appreciative of what they have received and compassionate toward those who are in even greater need. When he celebrates Mass for them, Father Davis said, he hears their "prayers of gratitude," as well as their prayers "for those who have less." He also recounted a touching story of how the orphanage's children have befriended a young girl with special needs who lives in the neighborhood and has been the target of bullying. Her father arranged for her to be able to spend a few hours a week at the orphanage. "It humbles me and it really warms my heart to see the kindness that they have for this person that they perceive as, in a lot of ways, being even more at the margins than they are," Father Davis said.
Even as they made mission appeals on behalf of the orphanage, Father Keller and Father Davis recognized that many people associate missionary work with bringing the Good News to people in a far-off land, but the Augustinians have found the missions just across the border.
"Sometimes we sort of cast our eyes at the horizon or beyond it when we're looking to really serve those most in need, and sometimes that need is actually Lazarus at the gate," added Father Davis, referencing Jesus' parable about the rich man who ignored the beggar who was just outside his door. "I think this is certainly a case of that. "It's a mission we're passionate about," he continued. "It's a mission that's both foreign and very close to home at the same time."
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Privatised Assets a Public Concern
Growing numbers of Australians are seriously concerned and even fiercely opposed to the continuing sale of government assets and the privatisation of so many services once provided by government. With the mass sell-offs of the family furniture across the board at all levels of government, many of us now hold serious concerns about losses of important government income streams, and likewise, many of us know of a friend or relative who lost their jobs as privatised entities immediately started the mass layoffs of staff.Yet only 25 years ago, when large-scale privatisation commenced in earnest, many people were fully supportive of at least some levels of privatisation. After all, surely it would be better to have the private sector wave its magic efficiency wand over the so- called 'lazy' public sector workers, often imagined to be standing with cigarette in hand in the courtyards of city office blocks, or staring at holes in the ground. Shouldn't government be focussed on basic governing while the private sector provides goods and services?
Many informed people agree that the merits and demerits of privatisation need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis but, on balance, the tide of public opinion has turned against both the sale of government assets and the privatisation of government services. After all, the fire sales of the Commonwealth Bank, Telstra, Qantas and Medibank do not appear to have resulted in great gains for the average Australian. Nor have the privatisation of our electricity, roads or buses seen benefits flowing to the community. Sadly, we've seen quite the opposite – higher medical insurance fees, banks behaving badly, staff cuts and poor services all round.
Many older Australians had a strong loyalty to what they saw as Australian icons. Many Aussies still do have some loyalty to these institutions and they feel aggrieved when they learn that this loyalty is viewed as a 'stickiness' to brand, to use the latest managerial jargon. These days such loyalty is 'rewarded' with higher fees and reduced competition. It is shocking and hurtful to learn that a loyalty to Australian enterprise, so closely interwoven with the love of our country and our heritage, can be turned upon us.
Privatisation, of course, can mean different things, ranging from the complete sale of an asset to the use of private sector contractors to perform certain functions. While the use of private specialists to perform certain functions in government departments and agencies sometimes makes economic sense, the widespread use of contractors has also contributed to the huge growth in the peripheral and insecure workforce.
When Aussies imagined back in the 1990s that privatisation would result in a smaller public sector, less taxes and fewer sightings of 'smoko' out on the streets, it seems that little concern was directed to the implications of privatisation for those on the periphery of so- ciety, including not only the poor but also those in rural and isolated areas. Put simply, government ownership enabled cross-subsidisation and allowed Australians in small towns, in remote areas and those in financial need to receive services at a subsidised rate. The sale of the Commonwealth Bank and the closure and sale of post offices alone led to unimagined consequences and losses.
Cross subsidisation works by providing services and products that make money and using the 'profits' to subsidise the cost to those who need it. For example, the Eastern Suburbs bus and rail services are some of the most profitable in NSW and by providing these services the state is able to provide public transport to less populated areas at a loss, so that everyone can access public transport. Makes sense, doesn't it? So what happens when the most profitable bus service is sold off
or the railway line is privatised as some suspect is planned in NSW?
Unfortunately, time and time again what we see is that profit comes before people, resulting in a more expensive product or service generally delivered at a poorer rate. The most evident example for all of us is the ever-increasing electricity prices for families and small businesses, with wholesale prices increasing by 20 per cent in 2017 alone. And the revenue streams of sold off electricity companies now flow into overseas shareholder coffers rather than funding our schools and hospitals. Power prices are now so high, most nights of the week you can find a bunch of older locals hanging out in one of our many clubs, as it's cheaper to have two beers with your mates than it is to be at home with the heater on.
Not so long ago governments at least purported to be selling off government assets and privatising government owned businesses in order to achieve efficiencies. Now, such pretense has been abandoned.
One classic and tragic case of privatised NSW is the Powerhouse Museum. The Powerhouse, opened on March 10, 1988, is on the site of the old Ultimo Power Station, one of Sydney's original powerhouses. Housed on public land and purpose built, this site is earmarked as yet another government asset to be sold, adding to the $50 billion of publicly-owned assets that have already been sold off in NSW since 2011.
With many people now extremely concerned at this plundering of public assets, it's time to take a stand against further asset sales. Not long ago the Bondi Pavilion was seriously threatened with privatisation and loss of community space. We stood up against that at a local level. Will we stand by and do nothing when parts of our beaches and parks are privatised or our precious water supplies are on the chopping block? It is time to say enough is enough.
Dr Marjorie O'Neill is a Waverley Councillor. The views expressed here are her own, although we generally agree with them.


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And Just Like That: Sex And The City Reboot Will Feature 'Lots Of Sex'
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Naturally, all of us Sex And The City fans were delighted with the news that Carrie and co were coming back for a brand new series.
The revival, titled And Just Like That, will see Carrie (played by legend Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) navigate life, love and New York City while in their fifties.
There were concerns that the new series will be far from the original early noughties Sex And The City that we all grew up loving – particularly as Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha, confirmed she had no desire to return to the franchise following a long-standing feud with Sarah Jessica Parker.
However, it seems And Just Like That, which will hit screens next month, will be just as raunchy, fiery and witty as its predecessor.
Yep, sex may not be in the title of the Sex And The City reboot, but it's certainly on the agenda.
Actor Nicole Ari Parker, who plays Lisa in the reboot (whose character looks set to replace Samantha around the brunch table) told Vogue that she was glad to see that the series was embracing errors that the original Sex And The City made when it came to diversity (or the notable lack of it).
"The writers are skilful about having the characters, whether they're of colour or not, acknowledge the newness they're experiencing. But it all fits in with the same beloved tone of the show. The clothes alone are to die for," she said.
"And let me tell you, there's still a lot of sex in this version of Sex and the City."
While details have been kept sparse about the new series, spoilers have revealed that Carrie and Big may be on thin ice in the new series.
While Chris Noth, who plays the financier, was spotted out filming in Paris with co-star Sarah Jessica, it seems Jon Tenney may be Carrie's new love interest, as the actor was seen kissing Sarah Jessica in scenes being filmed in New York.
Big's ex Natasha (played by Bridget Moynahan) and Carrie's former fiance Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) will also be returning for the new series.
Things are definitely set to get steamy…
And Just Like That lands on Sky Comedy and NOW in December.
Topics: TV And Film, Sky


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A postnuptial agreement functions like a prenuptial agreement. The only real difference is when the two parties signed the document. For example, couples enter into prenuptial agreements before they get married. When they want the benefits of a prenup but are already married, they can choose a postnup instead.
Your postnup agreement allows you and your spouse to decide how to handle your finances, businesses and assets in general. If divorce arises, the terms you include in your agreement can also ensure a smoother property division process.
4 divorce scenarios that a postnup may help resolve
It is safe to say that not all Santa Fe, New Mexico, couples feel they need a postnup. However, there are several divorce scenarios when such an agreement offers critical protections. Examples include:
- You had kids before marrying. If you have children from a prior marriage, the terms of your postnup can ensure their financial protection.
- You have wealth. A postnup can protect the property or assets you owned before marriage if you end up divorcing.
- You own a business. Without protection, your business assets could be at risk if the need for divorce arises.
- You inherited significant cash or assets. A postnup could ensure you do not have to split a large inheritance with your spouse if you end up getting divorced.
As you can see, marital agreements – both before and after marriage – offer many different financial benefits. They also have the extra advantage of removing many areas of dispute for those seeking a divorce. If you are interested in creating a postnuptial or prenuptial agreement, we recommend learning more about New Mexico family law.


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A seemingly ubiquitous television presence in the later '90s and early 2000s, JoAnna Garcia has been appearing on the small screen since she made her debut in 1992 in Nickelodeon's popular Clarissa Explains It All. Later taking on a more substantial role on that same network with Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Garcia began her transition into film with the sequel to the popular teen sex comedy American Pie. A native of Tampa, FL, Garcia got her first taste of stardom when she landed the lead role in a local theater production at the age of ten. Developing an insatiable appetite for the spotlight following her debut, she was discovered by Nickelodeon while in high school and was soon making the notable commute from Florida to Montréal to appear in Dark. Though she would attend Florida State University for a year after graduating high school, the call of the Hollywood hills was too hard to resist and the aspiring actress dropped out to relocate after landing a role on the made-for-television movie Holy Joe (1999). Turning up in such popular shows as Party of Five and Freaks and Geeks (in which she turned in a memorable performance as popular cheerleader Vicky Appleby) soon after, Garcia also scored with distinctive roles in Boston Public, Providence, and Dawson's Creek. Returning to television for her role in Reba after her feature debut, Garcia could next be seen on the silver screen as a Tourette's Syndrome-inflicted cheerleader in Not Another Teen Movie. In the years to follow, Garcia would find increasing success on the small screen, starring on the series Reba, Better with You, Privileged, Royal Pains, Animal Practice, and guest roles on shows like Once Upon a Time (playing mermaid Ariel) and The Mindy Project.
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Owners and drivers of Alfa Romeo cars turned up at Gargash Motors' event in huge numbers to make the meet the biggest of its kind in the Middle East.
Gargash Motors, Dubai's biggest Alfa Romeo dealership today conducted a car meet exclusively for Alfa Romeo owners and drivers. The event received an enthusiastic response from the patrons and aficionados of the brand Alfa Romeo, who turned up in huge numbers at the dealership situated on Sheikh Zayed Road. This was the first Alfa Romeo meet in the Middle East
The sheer number of Alfa Romeos present was a testament to the kind of fan base the Italian company enjoys in the Middle East. Alfas of all shapes and sizes, from modest hatchbacks to true-blue sports models graced the event with their presence. Gargash Motors organised the car meet as well as the unveiling of a new model from the Turin, Italy-based manufacturer: the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Italia.
The gathering of Alfa Romeo owners and drivers now holds a record of being the biggest of its kind in the Middle East. With the number and diversity of the Italian beauties driving together, there has not been a similar gathering bigger than this to date.
We will let the pictures do justice to the number of people in attendance at Gargash Motors today.