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The dependent clause, also called the subordinate clause, functions just as its name implies—it is subordinate to, or dependent on, the main clause of the sentence, i.e. the independent clause. It contains a subject and a verb, and usually an object, complement, or other modifying phrase (just like an independent clause), yet cannot stand alone as a sentence. The reason it cannot stand on its own is that this clause is used to complete a function, that is, it adds some information to the main clause, or is a part of the main clause (subject or object of the main clause). What distinguishes a subordinate clause is the conjunction or pronoun that begins it (there are cases in which this conjunction is omitted but it is nevertheless clearly understood.
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Margaret invited all her friends to the wedding, which she promised would be spectacular. – This sentence would be complete without the adjective clause; the clause simply adds information about the wedding for effect, interest, persuasion, or any other reason.
Next week the newlyweds will fly to Hawaii to visit Kevin, (who is) Jason's best friend, who can't make it to the wedding. – The first adjective clause has a conjunction and verb that can be removed to create an appositive. The second adjective clause provides extra information about Kevin.
Adverb Clause
– These clauses suggest a relationship between the main clause and the subordinate clause. There are various relationships, each based on the conjunction used. For example, though signals a relationship of contrast, if signals a relationship of condition, when signals a relationship of time, and so on. It is very important to recognize the conjunction and its function in order to understand the full sentence and the relationship inherent in it.
Ex: When you arrive at the station, come outside and look for my car. – The relationship here is one of time. First, arrive. Then, come outside.
If you don't water your plants regularly, they will wither and die. – The plants' survival depends on your watering them regularly.
The new computer software is very complicated, though it is not difficult to pick it up quickly. Complicated suggests the software is difficult to learn. Though introduces the contrasting idea that is not difficult to learn.
Because each subordinate clause functions very differently, each clause will be looked at separately. Once you understand the use of each, you can see how they may be embedded in one another.


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It's not going to be anything about UFOs.
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I am thinking the news will be more along the lines of shady financial dealings, bribes and kickbacks to officials and other nations. Including destabilization governments to go in and steal their resources. (Iraq / Afghanistan) Perhaps even proof of a new order of 21st century empire building and the agenda being set.
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The alien disclosure doesn't really fit with what I think this guy has got his hands on but it would be awesome if it were.edit on 22-11-2010 by wonderboy2402 because: (no reason given)
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He sells information like Fresh Fish. So he will predict all the time the great "disclosure".
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The World Economic Forum at Davos surveyed 469 experts and industry readers for its publication on the top risks facing world economies, Global Risks 2012. Of the top five global risks in terms of likelihood, only one, cyber-attack, could be said to have potentially significant insurance coverage available.
Even there, the potential for damage may not be well-understood by businesses if one measures that by the take-up rate. Recent reports on the Stuxnet and Flame malware may have raised awareness of the damage cyber-attacks can do to a network, but few may realize how insidious and dangerous a good hacker can be, even without causing meltdowns or obvious destruction.
A New York Times small business report from June 14 noted just such an example of cyber-disaster that many business owners may not have considered or may have presumed was someone else's problem. It told the story of a small business whose office manager violated protocol and visited a social networking site, infecting her computer. That allowed hackers access to the company's banking information. They "made two automated clearinghouse batch transactions with the office manager's user name and password, routing stolen money to eight other banks across the country," the Times said, stealing a total of $125,000.
Fortunately, they were covered by insurance. Most businesses may not be, wrongly assuming commercial accounts receive the same protection as personal accounts where banks may restrict the account owner's liability. Oops! That's especially unfortunate since these types of crimes are rising, with the Times saying one research company estimated more than 10 percent of small businesses have had funds stolen from their bank accounts, with losses totaling about $2 billion.
One might think small businesses, which probably are the least equipped to survive this kind of attack, would take advantage of the available insurance. But the CFO of the company mentioned in the Times report said brokers told her only one in 10 small businesses ask for this type of insurance.
Lest big businesses, like many insurance companies, feel complacent, I had the good fortune of recently hearing a presentation by Lieutenant General Harry D. Raduege, Jr., (USAF, Ret). The General is now Chairman of the Deloitte Center for Cyber Innovation, but previously led the Department of Defense preparation for Y2K and was in charge of communications during 9/11.
The General pointed out that cyber is becoming the Pentagon's fifth domain, joining air, land, sea and space. This is a recognition of both its importance to our nation and the possibilities of cyber warfare.
He quoted current Defense Secretary Leon Panetta as saying when he was CIA Director: "The next Pearl Harbor we confront could very well be a cyber-attack that cripples our power systems, our grid, our security systems, our financial systems, our governmental systems…This is a real possibility in today's world."
Unfortunately, we may not be ready. According to polls of global experts from the last two Worldwide Global Cybersecurity Summits, 61 percent anticipate the impact of losing global connectivity for an extended period of time to be catastrophic with irreversible consequences while 54 percent doubt their organization is capable of defending itself against a sophisticated cyber-attack.
This is all while the world moves from the presumption that it would take a government to launch a major cyber-attack, to a place where groups like Anonymous and LulzSec have demonstrated that small groups of individuals can be just as destructive. It also comes when rumors have surfaced that the United States has been at least partially responsible for some cyber-attacks, raising the possibility that terrorist groups, already well-versed in the art of asymmetric warfare, may extend the conflict to the cyberworld at our most vulnerable spots—attacking corporations through the use of bots, for example.
All this should prompt two responses from insurance companies. The first is to beef up their own technology, including their ability to repel and respond to cyber-attacks. One cybersecurity company has estimated the average cost of 24 hours of downtime from a major cyber-attack was $6.3 million. But the direct cost is not the worst of it for an industry dependent on its customers' trust. In addition to financial loss, not being properly prepared carries significant reputational and strategic risks.
The second response is to look outward to help our customers be prepared, including educating them on the need for coverage in order to recover from cyber-attacks. As the industry gets its own house in order, we become even more credible on the subject.
That may mean organizational investments in information technology and talent, but effective cyber risk management may prove just as important for future survival as the other forms of enterprise risk management we now accept as essential.
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Clips of politicians making fools of themselves. The tape was produced by reporters using television footage.
0:00 Black, bars and tone. Bars collapse.
0:40 Cowboys in bar. Voice over announces arrival of president. Visuals are from movie starring Ronald Reagan. Reagan punches someone after voice-over complains about the plight of the unemployed. Title: Radio-Television Correspondents Present Tapes of Wrath.
1:37 Montage of newscasters doing silly things, then station logos with song called "Dirty Laundry."
4:33 White House. Movie clip from another Reagan movie.
4:59 Reporter says he's waiting for the president. He says he knows that the president is going to come this way because they listen to the secret service radio. He says he also knows the president won't come that way because the secret service listens to their radio.
5:20 Man giving speech, asks how we can bring change. He says the solution is to just let Reagan be Reagan.
5:47 Man complaining that Reagan hasn't upheld his promises. He remembers the first is related to unemployment, but can't remember the second.
6:07 Montage of Reagan movies and presidential clips.
6:27 Reagan with young kids in soccer uniforms. One isn't behaving and gets escorted away. Reagan gives speech with Austrians, who had given the U.S. a stallion.
7:08 Reagan clips.
7:37 Man complains that the press only wants to cover mistakes, not news. Montage of Nancy Reagan tripping.
8:27 Section on Vice Presidents. People on the street don't know who Vice President George Bush is.
9:28 Washington monuments. Capitol Hill Blues. Congressmen acting irate. Man says this happens all the time. Man keeps saying he won't talk to the press and everyone just laughs at it.
13:43 Montage of reporters fixing their hair and makeup before they go on the air.
14:42 Singing pumpkins and gourds.
15:08 Clips of newscasters stumbling over words. Pumpkins return singing. Reporters getting irate and yelling at people. Montage of newscasters yawning. Reporters in hazardous situations. Reporters making mistakes on live television. Interspersed throughout is a man counting the takes he is doing of his report. Eventually he makes it to 24 by the end of this section. Homeless men harass reporters trying to do on-site reports. Newscaster flicks someone off, not knowi ng she was visible in the shot. Singing gourds.
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American consumers like nothing better than a bargain, and the '12 Ford C-Max is a good ol' fashioned 2-for-1, dealers say.
It affords the convenience of 7-passenger, minivan-style seating with fuel economy rivaling that of a roadster. "It's a nice sweet spot that gives industry choice," Mark Fields, Ford Motor Co. president-The Americas, tells Ward's.
Phil Smith goes further. The executive vice president and general manager of Dick Smith Ford in Raytown, MO, says next year's arrival of the C-Max – a Ford Focus C-car derivative – is welcome relief.
"As a general rule, a lot of Ford dealers kind of wish Ford hadn't gotten out of the minivan business," he tells Ward's of the auto maker's exit from the segment in 2007.
Simultaneously, the auto maker is pursuing a less-aggressive minivan market play with passenger versions of its Ford Transit Connect.
The C-Max appears on the scene as its competitive set is dwindling in the face of apparent malaise. Citing slow sales, Kia Motors America is pulling its entry, the Rondo, for model-year '11 and beyond.
On the U.S. market since 2006, the Rondo's best year was 2008, with 28,645 deliveries, according to Ward's data. Through November, Kia had sold just 3,524.
Against this backdrop, Mazda North American Operations, which in 2005 defined the mini-people-mover segment in North America, will launch a second-generation Mazda5 next year.
But its sales record falls short of Rondo's peak. The Mazda5's best year was 2008, when the auto maker delivered 22,021 units.
Through November, Mazda5 sales tallied 18,892, barely ahead of 2009's recession-tinged total of 18,488.
Still, most dealers are confident. Wahid Nasrat, general sales manager at San Francisco Ford in San Francisco, says customers were inquiring about the C-Max well before this week's unveiling.
Nasrat anticipates a compact vehicle with a roomy interior will resonate in his market. "For our area, it will work perfectly," he says, citing San Francisco's notorious parking situation.
The C-Max, which features sliding doors, measures 178 ins. (452 cm) long, compared with 212.5 ins. (511 cm) for the Chrysler Town & Country, the nation's best-selling minivan through November.
Ford describes the C-Max's seating configuration as 5+2. The second row features three seating positions, but the center seat can be folded into an adjacent seat to create a walk-through space.
The third row has 2 bucket-style seats that can be omitted as a delete option.
The second and third rows also fold down to create a flat load floor, though unlike the Town & Country, they do not fold into the vehicle's floor pan.
A Northeast region dealer, who requested anonymity, expresses to Ward's some concern that Ford will have too many vehicles with three rows of seating.
"We're curious about that; there's the Flex and the Explorer," he says, referring to the midsize Flex cross/utility vehicle and midsize Explorer SUV, which is all-new for '11.
But Phil Smith has no such reservations. "I think, in all honesty, it will be very easy to sell," he says.
Ford does not disclose pricing. Nor does it reveal expected fuel economy, a major consideration for a growing number of new-vehicle buyers, Smith adds, as the national average for regular-grade gasoline prices hover near $3 per gallon, nearly $0.40 higher than this time last year, according to the American Automobile Assn.
The U.S. 2010 Fuel Economy Guide gives the Town & Country a city-highway rating of 17-25 mpg (13.8-9.4 L/100 km) compared with 22-28 mpg (10.7-8.4 L/100 km) for the Mazda5, which is identical to the rating bestowed on the Mazda MX-5 roadster.
"But they also want pick-up and acceleration," Smith says of minivan customers.
To this end, Ford offers two engine choices in the C-Max – a 170-hp direct-injection, turbocharged EcoBoost 1.6L I-4 to complement the base 2.5L I-4.
Also available on the C-Max will be an industry-first sensor-based power liftgate and active park assist, which steers the vehicles automatically.
"The C-Max is really for young families, moving up from compact sedans," Fields says.
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Besides making fewer roads trips, there are other things that diesel vehicle owners can do to reduce how much they pay for diesel. Finding a gas station that sells diesel at a good price can always help. So, here are some Android diesel apps that are designed to help consumers do just that.
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GasBuddy for Android users is a fabulous free application that helps users to find the best fuel prices at gas stations around the USA and Canada. Basically the app lists gas prices from the gas stations that are closest to your current location. The list can be also sorted by ZIP code or city and the distance to the gas station.
The GasBuddy app provides prices for regular, midgrade, premium and diesel fuels. The application depends on users to report the fuel prices. Therefore, the gas station list may not always provide the current fuel price. However, if you are looking for gas stations with updated prices, the app comes with an option that displays stations with updated prices. This way you can easily find the cheapest fuel around you. Apart from listing the fuel prices, this app also provides information about the individual gas station like a picture, ATMs at the station, restrooms and pay at pump convenience.
GasBuddy is not only helpful to vehicle owners but also to gas station owners who want to keep an eye on their rivals.
Overall, the application is intuitive, has a visually appealing design and is very easy to use. It is perfect for your hunt to fill up your fuel tank with diesel at the best price for a road trip.
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Gasbot is a simple Android diesel app that lists the cheapest fuel prices around your current location or near any address that you specify. The program provides prices for all fuel types such as unleaded, regular, medium grade, super unleaded, premium, and diesel. You can search a gas station by location, address, brand or price on this app. Please read our Gasbot app review for more details.
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Murphy USA Cheap Gas Finder App
Murphy USA Cheap Gas Finder is a location specific free app that provides you directions to the nearest Murphy USA. The app provides a list of diesel and premium petrol prices along with the services and amenities available at the gas station. You can even compare the fuel prices of Murphy USA and Murphy Express stations with the fuel prices offered at nearby competitor gas stations.
However, this app is not as good as GasBuddy or GasBot. Many users have found the fuel prices often incorrect and out of date. Furthermore, it's only useful for loyal Murphy USA customers.
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Hey everybody! I am leaving Mozambique for good in March, and I would like to know if somebody would be interested in my car. I know it´s a bit early to be putting it up for sale, but one never knows...:-) It´s a 4x4 mitshubishi Pajero, in good condition, and I can assure you the car responds in every single situation...If anybody is iterested, or know someone who might be, please get in touch.


text: American brand Rodarte was set up in 2005 by the Mulleavy sisters who have refined their aesthetic to one of modern femininity with a great big dose of romanticism. The brand's designs are impeccably executed, demonstrating unique attention to detail that makes every piece feel completely unique. The label is also innovative, incorporating unexpected motifs and unusual designs. The earrings range from the brand includes fresh water pearl drop earrings and inventive dragon ear cuffs. The directional vs. romantic contrast in the label is well illustrated by this line, which offers up motifs from butterflies through to hooks and barbed wire.


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NCHSAA basketball regional finals pairings, sans local teams
Tomorrow, the NCHSAA eastern basketball regional finals take place in Fayetteville. This year, no local teams are involved. That's not all that surprising; in fact, we said as much at the start of the season. But even in what was something of a down year for high school hoops, there were still plenty of chances for area teams to make it to Fayetteville. 4A boys: East Finals: 71st vs. Broughton. West Finals: Mt. Tabor vs. Olympic Clayton killed the Mideastern… Read More »


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The Village of Worth hosted the annual Halloween event Haunts Against Hunger on Sunday. More than 250 participants — including many area grade school children — met to raise awareness for local food pantries. The event was sponsored by the Worth Police Department. Officer Tony Ritz organized the annual Halloween parade. The parade, led by the Grim Reaper and a parade of hears cars, followed by participants that visited five decorated homes in town. The event raised food for the local food pantry at the Worth Methodist Church.
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"We're very proud to have an independent third party confirm what we've been hearing from our customers for years; namely, that Colligo is an essential investment for any company that uses SharePoint," said Barry Jinks, CEO, Colligo Networks.
Las Vegas, NV (Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2012) (PRWEB) November 13, 2012
Colligo, the leader in enterprise solutions for mobile SharePoint collaboration and content management, today released the results of independent, third-party research on Colligo's complete solution for accessing and managing SharePoint content across multiple platforms and devices.
Research results confirm that Colligo customers have achieved impressive returns and bottom-line impact from their Colligo investment. Of customers surveyed, 85% have seen a payback on their Colligo investment in less than 24 months, 78% in less than one year, and 36% reporting full ROI in less than one month. In addition, 69% of organizations report average user productivity gains of 30 or more every week, with 23% reporting productivity gains of two hours or more every week per average user.
"We're very proud to have an independent third party confirm what we've been hearing from our customers for years; namely, that Colligo is an essential investment for any company that uses SharePoint," said Barry Jinks, CEO, Colligo Networks. "Colligo integrates SharePoint with the tools people use everyday, and businesses are reaping the benefits. Streamlined collaboration, increasing the quality and quantity of captured content, accurate metadata, offline access—over time, these gains have a massive financial impact."
Independent research organization TechValidate conducted the study of Colligo customers to collect financial and operational data about the impact of using Colligo to extend the mobile collaboration and content management capabilities of SharePoint. In the study, TechValidate confirmed:
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Simplified Suit - Kasia Variation
Added Jan 13, 2009
by erdronen
Cincinnati, Ohio...
My version of Kasia for the Suit Variation Contest. I think this is my new favorite skirt. It was surprisingly easy to make. Thank goodness at least one of the three pieces was :) I'm also very proud of this piece- the zipper is awesome :) I will post lining pictures in a bit.
Alterations to the pattern:
- added a band onto the hem to "mimic" the top of my jacket (sort of)
- widened the waistband 1"
- shortened 1.5" because I'm short :)
- moved the zipper to the back and used invisible zipper instead of regular (looks so much better than I expected!!!)
- fully lined- so much easier than I expected
As always, see my blog for full details of the suit.
Material Notes
80% wool, 20% rayon, black twill weave from Fabric Mart- i love this fabric, but it's somewhat difficult to work with :)
burdastyle again :) oh yeah, and i really can't forget my husband for taking pictures for me! he puts up with so much :)
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Dec 29, 2010, 02.50 AMby fleurviolette
That is really pretty! The top is cute too!
Dec 30, 2009, 06.23 AMby kristymae
This skirt is amazing, im just starting out and hope to be able to make something like this one day. Just wondering if you also made the blouse? if so is the patter on here? Thanks
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Dec 30, 2009, 11.14 PMby erdronen
Thank you so much! Yes I also made the blouse- it's from the JJ pattern, and I just altered the ruffles. This is a very easy skirt so you should try it soon! Especially without all the detailing… JJ is a bit more complicated, but if you find the tutorial for the sleeve slit that will help. Good luck!
Dec 31, 2009, 04.22 AMby kristymae
Thanks for your help, Im definetly keen to give the skirt ago.. ill post some photos of my attempt.
Nov 22, 2009, 03.39 PMby frkbustad
An extremely sophisticated version of Kasia! I've made one myself without the pockets/buttons, but kept the gatherings on the back piece. This inspires me to make one more similar to yours. I also like the look of it in wool-blend!
Sep 6, 2009, 02.58 AMby reneebies
This is so awesome! Dare I say better than the original….? I just made a Kasia, but now I want to make one just like this!
Feb 9, 2009, 04.22 AMby pinksunflower
The seams match up perfectly. It is just beautiful!
Feb 5, 2009, 10.35 AMby camilaustral
wow i love it!! i didn't like this skirt until now!! and the blouse too! and i'm not a blouse kind of girl at all, you look just great!!
Jan 27, 2009, 12.56 AMby ichigogirl
I really like the Kasia even more like this, without the pocket-pouch… hm… I'm making one right now, WITH the pocket… Yours is really nice! If I make another one I'll copy your idea :-). The jacket is really, really nice too… hope you did well in the suit-competition.
Jan 22, 2009, 04.00 AMby skwarynia
What a tiny waist!!! I've always been dreaming of it! Your suit looks perfect, and all the details… I want to make something like this by myself-but I know I can't:(
Jan 19, 2009, 03.33 PMby yolandac8
Absolutely gorgeous! I totally love it, and the details are great!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so jelaous!!!!
Jan 16, 2009, 07.07 AMby lybu
Wow. Your Kasia is very chic. I love how it is turned out. Great modifications
Jan 15, 2009, 02.27 AMby sew4my3
Great skirt! The fit is so perfect and the attention to detail is amazing!
Jan 14, 2009, 11.14 AMby haizumalban
sigh What a lovely skirt!
Jan 14, 2009, 08.17 AMby Lucha Suarez
Absolutely beautiful! and look at your tiny waist, I'm so jealous!!
Jan 14, 2009, 07.17 AMby anajan
Lovely! The skirt looks really flattering on you.
Jan 14, 2009, 04.22 AMby claireissewing
A definite winner!
Jan 13, 2009, 02.33 PMby 0mega
Beautiful! I am inspired to give those pieces a go myself.
Jan 13, 2009, 02.25 PMby polychromatin
Very chic! Looks neatly done and suits you perfectly!
Jan 13, 2009, 02.23 PMby cindybuc
Gosh the skirt is gorgeous. I love the blouse too. thanks for sharing!
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German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble is suggesting the eurozone could deal with an abrupt exit by Greece, even though he says he doesn't want that to happen.
Schaeuble was quoted by the Rheinische Post newspaper Friday saying Greece has to fulfill its financial obligations in order to stay in the 17-nation eurozone, but that Athens could not be forced.
Should Greece leave, Schaeuble says "we have learned a lot in the last two years and built in protective mechanisms."
He adds: "The risk of effects on other countries in the eurozone have been reduced and the eurozone as a whole has become more resistant."
Greece is currently trying to form a new government and risks losing its rescue loan lifeline if it does not pass further austerity measures and reforms.


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Friday, July 29, 2011
Question: What on earth is meant by "ecopoetics"?
Answer/Quote: "…ecopoetics—defined here as the theory and practice of a creative relationship with the processes and products of one's world expressed in writing, whether poetry or prose, or in some other medium entirely. More simply, it is the poetics of 'nature writing' … or 'environmental literature'…." And the reflection and resonance that occur as a result.
Comment: I don't know why I am passing along this definition of another piece of jargon. There is jargon enough in English studies as it is. But in case the word ever occurs again, my readers will be able to recognize it as poetic expression about nature—whether in poetry or prose. I am thinking of the essays of Loren Eiseley.
I thought such a definition might be useful. The article that explains the term is like Coleridge's prose, alternately intelligible and unintelligible. I don't feel like spending my time trying to untangle it. I did that with Coleridge's Biographia Literaria once. RayS.
Title: "The Case of Cotton Mather's Dog: Reflections and Resonance in American Ecopoetics." Jimmie Killingsworth. College English (May 2011),498-517.
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The Vancouver Aquatic Centre (VAC) — located at 1050 Beach Avenue — is a swim training facility with a fully-equipped fitness room.
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See Two Decades of Eccentric Coney Island Sunbathers
Bruce Gilden's shots of amorous youngsters and wrinkled grannies.
Though Coney Island has seen many incarnations over the years, one thing has remained: Every summer it transforms into a veritable flesh farm, where shameless sunbathers, amorous youngsters, and wrinkled grannies come out to savor a day at the beach. Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden was around to document this mixed bag of heliophiles, and his gelatin silver prints — taken from the late sixties through the late eighties — are filled with eccentric charm. It's enough to make you bolt for the Q train, because admit it: Like the sunbaked specimen in the Pucci-esque one-piece, we're all ready to plunk down our beach loungers for the summer. On view at Amador Gallery through July 9.


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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> The City Council, along with Proctors, has submitted a grant request of $1 million to Restore New York for the renovations at Universal Preservation Hall.
The project, which is expected to cost an estimated $6.5 million, at 25 Washington St. is expected to bring year-round entertainment to the site. The location has been used recently to host weddings, forums and social events.
The renovations include an elevator, a kitchen, a lobby area, new heating and air conditioning as well as at least $500,000 worth of sound and acoustic equipment.
As far as programming goes, the space is ideal for musical performances, officials said.
The second floor will feature a performance space that can seat about 700 people.
The stage will be in the middle of the room, officials said, allowing everyone to have a seat close to the action.
Once opened, the UPH will hire at least five full-time staffers and dozens of part-time employees, officials said.
The city Planning Board already approved the site plan for the project.
"They want projects that are ready to roll, and we're ready to roll," said Proctors CEO Philip Morris during the public hearing period regarding Restore New York.
The project is expected to be put out to bid in 2018, and construction is also expected to start next year.
The UPH will be closed while the work is done, though events can be put on at other sites.
The structure will reopen sometime in 2019.
During Tuesday's council meeting, the council had to pass a resolution.
"[The resolution must find] that the proposed project is consistent with the municipalities local revitalization or urban development plan, that the proposed financing is appropriate for the specific project, that the project facilitates effective and efficient use of existing and future public resources so as to promote both economic development and preservation of community resources and the project develops and enhances infrastructure and/or other facilities in a manner that will attract, create and sustain employment opportunities where applicable," said Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan before she read the resolution.
The council unanimously approved the resolution.
Restore New York is a state initiative that can provide municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of residential and commercial properties.


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Dead Michael Jackson/MJ jokes
Posted on June 27, 2009 in Politically Incorrect JOKES!
As a musical talent Michael Jackson (MJ) was one of the best. He is also remembered for more disturbing rumours. I'm thinking of the saying 'Theres no smoke without fire' here. I was suprised just how fast a dead MJ jokes website was set up. It's got over 17 pages of MJ jokes submitted already. […]
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The 20th century is often called the century of expulsions. From the collapse and break up of multi-ethnic European empires after World War I, to the creation of independent post-colonial states in the second half of the century, and finally, the demise of communist states in the last decade of the century, nation building has been a violent process. Millions of people around the globe have been forced to leave their homelands, many of them never to return again. The human cost of refugee displacement is reflected in the testimonies of those who lived to tell the tale. These stories - whether from Greece, Turkey, Germany, Poland, India, Pakistan or Cyprus - reveal a common human experience of lost homelands and communities ripped apart: the experience of being "Twice a Stranger".
'Twice a Stranger' is a cross media project about the greatest forced migrations of the 20thcentury, when millions of people were uprooted and moved to new homelands.
Based on oral video testimonies, rare film archives and photos this project brings visitors face-to-face with the survivors of these traumatic events. From the Greek-Turkish exchange in 1922-24, 'Twice a Stranger' travels to the German-Polish forced migration at the end of WW II, to the Partition of India, and to the Cyprus crisis' in the 1960's and 70's.
'Twice a Stranger' is distributed online and via a multi-media exhibition, hosted at the Benaki Museum in Athens, the Leventis Municipal Museum in Nicosia and the Istanbul Bilgi University.
The project is accompanied by educational programmes, storytelling sessions, documentary screenings, a children's book, culinary nights, music events, community and outreach events.


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Hear what one of our existing team members thinks about the job:
Name: Shalane Summerford
Age: 19
From: Originally from South Africa, now running riot in the UK.
"Hi guys. I have worked for Delta Force for just over a year and I'm having a blast!
I guess because we have the best equipment (brand new machine guns, full head helmets etc) and the best facilities (scenarios with giant stone pyramids, full-size aircraft, double-decker buses etc) we attract all the famous people. In the last two weeks alone we have had all these guys down to play: Nick Berry (star of Eastenders and Heartbeat), Chris Moyles (Radio 1 DJ), Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Ruud van Nistelrooy. It's great for a small-town girl like me to meet all these famous guys – my Mom can't believe it!"
"Delta Force is THE professional paintball company in the UK. If you work here you have to measure up to the company's high standards, but they look after you too. We have had company trips to Amsterdam and Switzerland, and we have the BEST parties in the world. Next year I am being posted to the company's branch in Sydney, Australia – yippee! Join us – it's great fun here."
Do you have a real passion for paintball? Would you like to work within the UK's premier paintball business? Do you have a great personality and superb inter-personal skills? If so, we want you to join our team.


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Friday, August 19, 2011
My dearest James,
For the past 5.5 years I always knew you were special. You are so adorable, with your amazingly gorgeous blue eyes. Everyone still stops me to tell me how pretty your eyes are. But what they don't know, is what your eyes see. I hope at the beginning of each day, and when you go to bed at night that you see me and Daddy and the love in our eyes. You are special James....you have talents and abilities that surpass your short little 5 years. You remember more than I ever could. You remember times, dates, smells, sounds, places and people. It fascinates me. You are the smartest child I have ever met. You knew your numbers, letters, and letter sounds before you were 3. You are off the charts when it comes to intelligence. I hope one day I learn half of what you know. Will you teach me those things one day?
If I promise to teach you what I know, will you do the same for me? Will you tell me what YOU see?
You are the most affectionate child I have also met. You give big, huge, loving hugs. Each time Daddy and I leave you you ask for a "kiss, hug, and a high five". It's our thing Buddy. I hope it is always our thing.
You are best big brother Jolee and Thea could have. You kiss them, hug them, talk to them, share with them, and do your best to care for them. I am so proud of the little man you have become.You watch out for danger for yourself and for your sisters and I always know that I can count on you for that.
So what I need to tell you Buddy, is that I love you. I will always love you. And you are perfectly made by God, for our family. But you have something different about you....Mommy always knew, always. And I loved you for it. But now, or one day soon we have to explain some things to you to help you a little bit in life.
Your brain works a bit different than Mommy's and Daddy's and Jolee's. You brain takes a special route when it finds things out. Your brain for some reason is different and it is so cool. It makes you smarter and faster than Mama. Doctors call people with special brains just like yours, Autistic. More specifically your brain has something called a bunch of letters. Maybe you'll remember these letters, PDD-NOS. It just means that your brain works differently, and that makes you special. Some people have trouble reading things the right way, their brains are special too. Doctors call that Dyslexia. Some people walk different, or talk different and that makes them special too.
Some things may be harder for you to learn. But remember how easy learning to read was? Remember how easy learning to potty train was? And count? And run and jump? Those things were a piece of cake for you remember?
Well for some people those things were hard to learn.
Because your brain is extra special, Mommy and Daddy have some hard work ahead of them! You, my sweet boy, don't have to do a thing different in life! We are just going to have to teach you a lot about people. We have to teach you about other people's feelings, wants, desires, and needs. Your brain for some silly reason overlooks that. We just have to try harder to teach you some what the doctor calls "social skills". We'll have to teach you how to make a lot of friends, what to say to them, and how to be nice to them just like you are to Mommy, Daddy, Jolee, and Thea.
We'll do it Buddy, we will work so hard. That is our life long promise to you. Mommy and Daddy will do all the work for you. Please don't worry about a thing!
Mommy has always known how special you are. Because you are headed to school soon, I took you to see those 5 Doctors. You remember them right? You had such a great time playing with them and they loved you! They told me how great of a job I have done with you. We could have had someone come to our home all these years but the Doctors said that no one could have done a better job than what Daddy and Mommy have.They even told Mommy she should become a Special Education teacher to help kids like you! Because of you, I might one day be able to help other kiddos!
You are headed to Kindergarten soon! You are super smart and totally ready. You'll always go to school with everyone else and you should rarely need help. Some times the teacher might help you make friends, or ask you to join in small groups with other kids. Sometimes your brain will tell you to hang out alone, but don't be afraid to meet new people! Always be kind to others just as you are to your family. Friends are a great thing to have! Mommy and Daddy will work extra hard to make sure no matter where we live, that we find little kids to be friends with you! Friends are so fun. I know you remember Jack, you still talk about him sometimes. He was your very first friend and his Mommy is one of my best friends! You love your cousin Kadey and your sisters and have so much fun with them! I can't wait to see who you meet in Kindergarten too!
Mommy is embracing this new knowledge. I've always known that you needed some extra love and I have done my best to give you that...but I will tell you this Buddy....I can't let you ever use this as a crutch in life. You have to follow the same rules as your sisters. There is no get out of jail free pass for you my Bub. Mommy and Daddy are tough, and we believe that you'll need that in life. Your brain is super cool...but you can never use that to get away with something. You have to fit into this giant world full of interesting people. The world is not always friendly but you still have to learn to fit in. No matter how hard it is James, you can do it. We won't allow you to settle for anything less than what you deserve in life.
To Mommy and Daddy, you do not have a disability. You do not have a disorder. You have a brain that works differently. Just as if you walked different than others, we would teach you to walk. If you read different than others, we would teach you to read....You live in a home with high expectations. We expect good things from you and your sisters. The rules are the same, and always will be. We will work hard to help you in every way...but we won't let you be a jerk. We will not allow you to be rude or misbehave. It's tough here Buddy. But you can do it! So can Jolee and Thea. You will all make it in this world. We are sure of it...
Sometimes the world is a tough place...so at home, we might be tougher on you than most parents. We are bound and determined that you WILL succeed in everything you do.You are smart, loving and full of potential. You can use the knowledge of your brain working differently to make a better life for yourself...Mommy doesn't have your memory, your pace, or even your drive. I wish I did! So we are going to make sure that you use those things to your advantage in life.
People aren't always going to be nice, or understanding. Not to Mommy, Daddy, Jolee, Thea and you. A lot of people are jerks...but don't ever let that get in your way of succeeding.
You are PERFECT! Perfectly made by God. Perfectly made to be just you. God has never, ever, ever, ever made a mistake, and he never will. He doesn't make mediocre work. He is Perfection and only makes that. And God loves each and every thing about YOU and the way YOU work. To think any less of yourself or how you were made is to think less of God's work, and you will never do that James.
Mommy and Daddy love you to the moon and back. And there again, a few more times......
You take up a giant part of my heart and make me so proud to be your mother....
Love always,
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Beautifully written Amber. James is lucky to have you as a mother and you are totally right, God never makes a mistake and James is made perfectly in His eyes.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh Amber.....you've brought tears to my eyes! What a wonderful letter. I hope you print it out and save a copy for James to read over and over whenever he's having a difficult day! My dad's "thing" was to write us a letter on our 10th birthday. Even now, and especially now that he's gone, I still pull out that letter to remind me that everything will be ok! You are such an inspirational mother and James (and the girls too) are so lucky you're their mommy! I'm so glad you have the positive outlook with this new hurdle...it will help James see the whole process as an adventure and he'll be a better person for it all!! Good job and BRAVO!!!!ReplyDelete
Love. Hugs. *sniff*ReplyDelete
Amber, you are the true definition of what a good mom is, and you are a role model for me. Wonderful letter, and I agree, God doesn't make mistakes.ReplyDelete


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The following page is a Bitcoin buying guide for the various options you have to buy Bitcoins
Since Bitcoin became popular worldwide in 2013 it still seems to be almost impossible to find out how to buy Bitcoins without searching the web for hours. I will go over the most popular methods with a short overview of each one. Detailed instructions can be found through the link at the end of each paragraph.
Buy Bitcoins with a Credit Card
Probably the most sought after solution is how to buy Bitcoins with a credit card. There are several ways to do this today but they will usually involve high commissions. The reason for the high commissions is because when someone sells you Bitcoins with a credit card he faces the risk of fraud from your end. That is why usually these methods for buying Bitcoins will be more expensive. Here's a detailed tutorial about buy Bitcoins with a credit card.
Buy Bitcoin with Paypal
The second most popular option for buying Bitcoins is through Paypal. Again there is the risk of fraud when using this method and that is why it's not that popular. Virwox, a virtual world exchange, allows you to buy Second Life Lindens (SLL) which is another virtual currency with Paypal. You can then exchange that currency for Bitcoin. For a full explanation about how this can be done check out this tutorial.
Buy Bitcoin with a Debit Card
It's also possible to buy Bitcoins with a debit card. The process is similar to buying Bitcoins with a credit card and is detailed in this page.
Buy Bitcoins with a Wire Transfer (USA)
This is the most popular methods that can be found today for buying Bitcoins. It is used by most Bitcoin trading platforms and most Bitcoin exchanges. The reason this is such a popular method is because unlike using a credit card, once you wire your money to the exchange or trading platform they are no longer subjected to fraud. If you're located in the USA you should definitely use Coinbase to buy Bitcoins with a wire transfer. Here's the complete tutorial.
Buy Bitcoins with a Wire Transfer (SEPA)
If you're located outside the US but are inside SEPA you also have several options for purchasing Bitcoins. There are 4 major exchanges that accept SEPA wire transfer. These are BTC-E, BitStamp, VirWox and Kraken. For a detailed explanation about how to buy Bitcoins using this method read this post.
Buy Bitcoins with Skrill
Very similar to Paypal, Skrill (formerly known as Moneybookers) is an e-commerce company that allows online payments. Although it is hard to find websites that will sell you Bitcoin with Skrill directly, it's still possible to workaround this issue using the following tutorial.
Buy Bitcoins with Cash
If you feel more comfortable with face to face meetings you also have the possibility of buying Bitcoins with cash. Local Bitcoins for example, is a website that allows you to find people who are looking to sell Bitcoins near specific geographical areas. Each person has a trust rating and the website also provides an escrow service so you can feel more safe when conducting business. Here's how you buy Bitcoins with cash.
Buy Bitcoin with Western Union
If Western Union is the only option you have left it's still possible to buy Bitcoins. A company called CoinMama accepts Western Union transfers and supplies you Bitcoins in exchange. Commissions are higher than usual but it's for a good reason. For the full explanation about buying Bitcoins with Western Union take a look here.


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The Changing Profile of French Jihadism
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On 16 November 2014, ISIS released a video showing the murder of the US hostage Peter (Abdul Rahman) Kassig and 18 Syrian soldiers. France was appalled to see two 'enfants de la patrie' physically lead the hostages to their deaths. Particularly alarming was the signal their presence sends of ISIS' increasing ability to recruit from the middle class, beyond the traditional recruiting ground of the marginalised working-class suburbs: the banlieues. France is learning that viewing radicalisation solely in terms of social exclusion is insufficient. Other European states should swiftly make this lesson theirs.
France has consistently underestimated its 'jihadi problem'. Despite French citizens being the most populous European nationality among ISIS ranks – more than 900 are known to have travelled to the Syrian civil war – French policy makers have maintained that jihadism sprouts in the suburbs, a product of the harsh conditions that the second-generation immigrants who live there contend with.
In these areas, changes in manufacturing since the 1970s wiped out thousands of low-skilled jobs, stripping entire districts of many local services. Here second-generation immigrants are frequently brought up by parents living on the welfare system, with social mobility frozen and drugs and criminality a chronic feature.
Michel Dos Santos, one of the two French fighters to appear in the ISIS video, personifies such a banlieue-bred jihadi. He was born 25 years ago in the eastern Parisian banlieue of Champigny-sur-Marne to Portuguese Christian parents. They separated, and he was raised by his mother and grandmother, both in low-income jobs.
Salafism's indictment of the West as sole culprit for society's ills has made its appeal soar.
Friends introduced him to a local Salafi group. Like many others, he found the alternative society presented by the often Saudi-funded preachers appealing: a community in which solidarity and piety replaced the depraved Western values of competition and materialism, 'values' that had led to his own hopelessness. In deprived areas across France, including in Marseille, Lyon and the banlieues of the Paris region, Salafism's indictment of the West as the sole culprit for society's ills has made its appeal soar.
The other French jihadi standing by Peter Kassig as he was murdered was Maxime Hauchard. But far from the hard realities of the banlieues, Hauchard was born in 1992 in Le Bosc-Roger-en-Roumois, a rainy middle class village of 3,000 inhabitants in Normandy. Described by a friend as "weak and easily influenced", he converted aged 17 after watching videos on the internet; there are neither mosques nor known Salafi networks in the vicinity of Hauchard's home village.
Hauchard is not an exception, but rather the emerging trend. In pioneering sample-based research released in November 2014 and led by Dr Dounia Bouzar, a leading French Islamic studies expert, recruits like Hauchard upset the typical profile of the banlieue-bred terrorist. Of the sample – which does not claim to be representative – 80 per cent of ISIS' French recruits are the offspring of secular parents, of whom 60 per cent are financially comfortable. Furthermore, French media reports that as many as 20 per cent of French jihadis are converts who left for Syria within a few months of conversion.
The West are still groping in the dark for an explanation for ISIS' recruiting power.
ISIS has demonstrated unprecedented state-building and propaganda skills for a terrorist group. But France and the West are still groping in the dark for an explanation for the group's recruiting power cutting across culture and class, and even, as in the case of converts like Michel Dos Santos and Maxime Hauchard, across religious lines.
It is apparent that there is no clear terrorist profile anymore. Parallel to the radical forged by social exclusion, there is another emerging who simply seems to be looking to give meaning to an otherwise empty existence. Many – usually aged between 18 and 21 – indicate a desire to do something to help create a better world. Many of them have pre-existing psychological instabilities.
ISIS is successfully reaching this audience through the internet, bypassing local imams. Dr Bouzar notes the shared characteristic of many propaganda videos uploaded to YouTube and other platforms of drawing on anti-Semitic tropes to speak of vast conspiracies of world domination. The economic crisis, 9/11, HIV and the vaccine industry are all alleged to be part of a Zionist plan to subjugate the human race. The clips aim to instil anxiety and build a persecution complex, and the solution the propagandist suggests is a universalist, millenarian and messianic vision of Islam. To the intended recruit, it is apparent that they must join the few, like them, whose eyes are truly open: to help build the Caliphate, the only entity that is capable of battling the conspiracy. This inevitably means cutting ties with their family and friends, who are incapable of seeing the looming threat.
It seems that this phenomenon – the conversion of non-Muslims directly to Salafi-jihadism through the internet – has as much to do with psychology as political ideology. But with such a terrorist profile, a focus on social exclusion and deradicalisation programmes alone as a response to jihadism will be incomplete. Without recognising the varying backgrounds that jihadis are drawn from, and the varying causes of radicalisation, this phenomenon cannot be halted. The French executive recently put the issue on top of its domestic agenda. Other European countries should do likewise.
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COMING SOON: Kim Kang Woo and Lee Si Young's revenge drama Golden Cross
The thrilling new revenge drama Golden Cross, staring Kim Kang Woo and Lee Si Young is coming exclusively to DramaFever. Here's a sneak peak at all the conspiracies, greed, and action it entails.
In this thrilling melodrama, the Golden Cross is a group of the top 0.001% richest and most powerful Koreans who control politics and the economy through conspiracies and stratagems. When Kang Do Yoon (Kim Kang Woo) gets involved with one of their schemes, his sister ends up losing her life at the hands of one of its leaders. After he is framed for the murders, Kang Do Yoon vows to bring the corrupt group down, becoming a top prosecutor seeking revenge. His plan gets complicated, however, when he falls for the daughter (Lee Si Young) of the very man responsible for the death of his family.
Kim Kang Woo looks as mysterious and debonair as ever as the prosecutor bent on revenge.
Lee Si Young (Boys Over Flowers, Playful Kiss, Poseidon) plays a fellow top prosecutor who strictly believes in justice despite the nefarious dealings of her powerful father. Will she side with the law and her lover or with the father she grew up respecting when she discovers the truth?
Uhm Ki Joon (Scent of a Woman) is a corrupt, ambitious business man bent on seeking power.
Han Eun Jung plays the owner of a mysterious club.
The stills look incredibly intense, and doesn't Uhm Ki Joon make an incredibly creepy evil face?
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Realty Times – Real Estate Outlook: Bernanke on Housing.
Realty Times – Real Estate Outlook: Bernanke on HousingMarch 1, 2012
Realty Times – Real Estate Outlook: More Markets Show Measurable ImprovementJanuary 16, 2012
Should I take my home off the market during the holidays?December 9, 2011
Your house isn't going to sell if it is off the market. The holidays can be the best time to sell.
Before you take your home off the market, consider the following:
- Buyers who are actively looking during the holidays are serious buyers who are much more motivated.
- Buyers delberately choose to shop for a home after the busy spring and summer rush. It is easier to look, and negotiations are less stressful.
- Relocating families don't usually have a choice when they can leave for their new destination. They want to get their families settled in, before the January semester begins or to arrange for the move during spring break.
- Allowing buyers to view your home during this season gives them a better picture of seeing themselves in the attractive environment you have created.
- With reduced inventories and motivated buyers, you may find you have more showings at this time of year than the spring and summer season.
- If you do receive an offer you can arrange the terms to suit your needs if moving during the holidays isn't an option. Possession and closings are negotioable.
Holiday Client Appreciation Day!December 2, 2011
Holiday client apprectiation day. Pictures with Santa, Crafts and more!
Saturday Dec 3, 11am-3pm.
Sounds like fun?November 22, 2011
Baking, shopping, chopping and slopping. Sounds like fun. Preping for days, cooking for hours. Meal over in about an hour. Fall asleep. Complain how much you ate and you are so stuffed. Sounds like fun. Wrap, pack left overs. Clean, clean and clean again. Load the dishwasher, unload and repeat. Soak pots. Exhausted. Sounds like fun. Diet out the window. Hurry Black Friday starts in a few hours. What? Exhausted. Sounds like fun. Deals galore. Got to go. Spend money you don't have, but it was on sale. Complain in a month when your bills arrive. But it was on sale. I blew my diet so I needed to feel better by spending money. Sounds like fun. Happy New Year. Now go join the gym that you will never visit. Sounds like fun.
Five Great Things about Homeownership from Realty TimesNovember 7, 2011
If you have been thinking about purchasing a home but you keep listening to the media about why you shouldn't, this read is for you.
Winterize Your CastleNovember 1, 2011
SoldOctober 10, 2011
Last week was a good week in real estate. Another house was sold. The four letter word, Sold, is a fantastic word for those in the real estate industry. A sold home creates a positive domino effect.
According to the National Association of Realtors for every two homes sold, one job is created. Every time a house is built, bought, or sold, American jobs are created. www.houselogic.com/jobs
2.5 million American jobs created or maintained, in an average year of home sales. Each home purchased pumps nearly $60,000 into the economy, over time. Home ownership accounts for nearly $2 trillion of our GDP. Housing creates jobs. www.houselogic.com/jobs
Looking forward to hearing and seeing this four letter word many times in the future. Sold. Yes!
October 2, 2011
Why is it when I'm sitting around without the laptop in my lap I come up with great ideas? Then as soon as I turn the laptop on and decide to share these ideas, I just stare at the blank screen. Well I decided, I'm just going for it.
This week I met with my bunco friend, Jill Fuller, who is a chemical engineer, now domestic engineer, in the process of writing a book and starting a non-profit organization. She wanted me to check out her website and offer any suggestions. We had lunch at Applewood in Camas/Vancouver WA, which was good by way. Her website is http://www.healeveryfamilytree.com Check it out. I'm excited for her as I can relate on a personal level. Her goal is to raise enough money to assist people with certain mineral deficiencies to get the right treatment who otherwise are unable to afford it. Mineral deficiencies, believe it or not, have a lot to do with "balance" in the brain. However, that is Jill's department for you to find out more.
Also, this week I took a class to receive knowledge and to add to my clock hours. Realtor's (R) have to take 30 clock hours of education every two years in order to renew their license. One of the classes I decided to take was Distressed Properties: Title and Escrow Issues. Well, believe you me, there are soooo many issues when a seller or buyer decides to sell or buy a short sale and the Realtor(R) decides to represent the client. It is down right scary. The liability makes you want to run as fast as you can from short sales. If you are a buyer or seller in a distressed situation, make sure you have a Realtor(R) who is knowledgeable in short sales. I can't stress how important that is. Also, I recommend you as the seller or buyer do your due diligence as well. Find out what the consequences are. Do your research and remember you are not the only one that is going through this sad, stressful situation.
Speaking of a sad situaiton. I came across some news today. The Jumbo Loans Set to Lower Oct 1. Starting today, many borrowers in pricey housing markets may find they'll need a higher down payment or pay higher rates. Well thank you once again for helping out the housing market. Give me, as a Realtor (R), and the seller's, in the pricey market a break!! Jeeze Louise. It's always something. And, by the way, what would be the higher interest rate? They didn't mention that in the article. Articles tend to mention the doom and gloom when it comes to the housing market and the economy, which results in fear and stagnation.
On the bright side, it is still a great time to buy. The interest rates are at an all time low. I do believe once the market turns, many people are going to look back at this time and say, shoulda, woulda, coulda. When the market does turn and it will, we won't realize it until after the fact and then it is too late.
Tomorrow I will be at an open house from 1:30-4:00pm in Camas. www.ellenhartzell.realtyproweb.com/11503667 Perhaps, you are in the market to buy or know someone who is?
Well, I think I did good for staring at a blank screen and just going for it.
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The female owner of an Addison home and another woman were stabbed to death early Sunday in an apparent homicide, police and neighbors said Monday. The homeowner's son was taken to a hospital with serious stab wounds, according to a family friend.
Addison Police Chief Bill Hayden and DuPage County State's Atty. Joseph Birkett would not release many details of the crime, including the names of those killed, except to say that one of the deceased was the homeowner.


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These bars are made without butter.
My boss is Jewish, and when Jewish holidays come I like to fix something special for him and his family. My boss and his family loved them. In fact my boss and his 8 year old daughter were scolded for sneaking off with them and not sharing. I did have to bake them longer then the 15 mins, it was closer to 25-30 minutes. I did try them while I was putting the gife basket together and they were wonderful. But everbody has enjoyed them, great recipe. Thank you. - 03 Oct 2003 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
I like that these have no added fat. The texture still has that characteristic, almost rubbery feel of no-fat baked goods, but the honey adds moistness and gives the bars a very nice flavor. Like the other reviewers, I had to bake these for a full 30 minutes before they were done. - 01 Mar 2008 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
I made this recipe last night, mainly because it had a low calorie, fat and carb count. I modified it a little by using toasted, sliced almonds, and dried cranberries and dried pineapple instead of dates. It is strong in almond flavor, but I love almonds, so no problem for me. I think this recipe could be easily adapted for biscotti, so I may try baking them again to try that. - 12 Jan 2007 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)


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BY Staff Reporter | Sep 07, 2012 03:03 PM EDT
Kim Woo Bin will be making a surprise appearance in the drama 'To the Beautiful You.'
In the episodes of the SBS drama 'To the Beautiful You' that is to air on the 12th and 13th of September, actor Kim Woo Bin will be playing the role of Goo Jae Hee's (played by Sulli) first love.
On the 7th of September, Kim Woo Bin's entertainment company revealed, "Lately Kim Woo Bin has been filming for 'To the Beautiful You.'"
He will be playing the role of a perfect son and a photographer who once had a close relationship with Sulli. His skinship with her is expected to be making Min Ho and Lee Hyun Woo jealous.
On the other hand, Kim Woo Bin had attracted much attention playing the role of Kim Ha Neul's disciple in the SBS drama 'A Gentleman's Dignity.'
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Article: 10 PC Gaming Classics – get your nostalgia on!
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The Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership was created in 1999 by the Capital Region's government, business and educational leaders. A not-for-profit organization, its mission is to transform the site into a technology and business center. This transformation will assure the long-term sustainability of the Arsenal as both an economic force and a historical landmark.
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A full compliment of modern laboratory equipment, along with a highly trained staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians enables Benet to be a world leader in innovative technology and applications.
The Partnership can help foster your companies relationship with Benet, including the formation of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
CRADAs are structured to offer the nonfederal partner an opportunity to leverage its resources with those of the federal laboratory by sharing the costs of research for the development of products. The nonfederal partner may provide funds, personnel, services, equipment, facilities, intellectual property, or other resources needed to conduct a specific research or development effort. The federal laboratory may provide similar resources but may not directly provide federal funds to the nonfederal CRADA partner.
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