text:
A blog that looks at the humorous mess in between the titles of Mom and Author. A meeting place for all busy parents, aspiring writers, and published authors.
Friday, April 30, 2010
All Jokes Aside
This whole on line life is completely new to me, and at my age new things don't come so easily, so I wrestle between openness and privacy and often end up hiding behind humor (cheesy humor at that). This is something I've slowly come to see in myself. Seeing our own faults don't hit as fast as say, seeing faults in others. It's more of a process, like grief, that until we get to a point where we can accept we can not work on making necessary changes. That is where I am, accepting and deciding on how to make the changes.
It's not that I see a sense of humor as a bad thing. It's gotten me through a lot of tough times and helped me to view life less critically. But it can also be a crutch, a way of avoiding something uncomfortable or stressful. When it becomes a crutch it actually builds a wall, a protective barrier, between me and the world. I know this, and believe I have found a good balance with this in my real, off line life. Online, well that's another story. Online, I know that my tendencies toward humor can make me look fickle and even unprofessional at times. This is a problem, because I started this whole on line adventure to learn and enhance my professional writing life, not hinder it. At the same time, I don't want to completely lose my sense of humor in the process.
So, now that I know and accept this, how do I begin to make changes? I'm not sure. I know a big part of it is forcing my self to be more honest and open. I follow some incredible people and blogs online that have both inspired and forced me to look deeper at myself as a person on and off line. There is a difference between the two, for me anyway. I admire the people that can open themselves up to the world, that's not me. I'm a private person by nature. I do pour myself, heart and soul, into my writing, but I think knowing there's a cushion of fiction surrounding those raw exposed parts of me that live in every character I create allows me to do so.
There are no easy answers to this. It's going to be, like most everything in life, a series of trials and errors. I'm just beginning this journey, and know that I will get to a place that allows me to be more open yet keep some degree of privacy, which I think is vital in keeping mine and my family's life sacred and special to us. All I can ask for is patience (from myself and others) while I figure this all out.
My question to you is:
How much do you, as a reader, want to know about the author?
Thank you for stopping by. I do appreciate the time you take out of your own journeys to listen to mine.
Kristin : )
Thursday, April 29, 2010
National Poetry Month: The Road Not Taken
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by
And that has made all the difference.
I hope you have enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by.
Kristin : )
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Writer Wednesdays: Jamie DeBree
I've wanted to be a writer for a long time. I guess some would say I've *been* a writer for a long time, just with some very long growth and research periods thrown in (though I never dared use the title until just this last year). I started writing in high school with pages of passionate purple prose that garnered my first negative critique and a suggestion that I not pursue writing as anything more than a hobby. It was a sentiment echoed by well-meaning (and perhaps correct) family members, though their reasons were more practical – according to my mom, a woman should always be able to take care of and provide for herself, no matter her marital status. Wise words to this day, I think.
I've always had a very clear understanding of what it is to be self-employed, because my father has run his own business from home since I was very young. Growing up with that made me very much aware of the "feast or famine" lifestyle that any full-time writer would probably face, it's just the nature of self-employment and contract work. So I had already dismissed the possibility of being a full-time writer…at least not until far in the future when I would be retired and no longer in need of a steady income.
I went off to college, working two, sometimes three jobs to pay for a degree I was pretty sure I'd never use and always, always in the background was the itch to write something more than essays and term papers. I didn't have time to write back then, but I thought about it almost constantly as I went about my practical life. I'd occasionally jot down a story idea or a few chapters of something, and then walk away from it again as "real life" took over.
After college I got a "real" job, and started working 8-5, amazed at how much *time* I had left over in the day with only one job and no classes or homework. I finally indulged my desire to write, throwing myself headlong into National Novel Writing Month and shocking myself by completing a 50,000 word novel. It was supposed to be a mystery-thriller, but turned into a mish-mash of all the genres I routinely read (romance, mystery, thriller, horror, and even some literary elements). It was bad (it's still bad, actually), but it soothed that deep, aching need to write that I'd been carrying around for years. I still knew that writing wasn't a "practical" career, so my writing would only be a hobby, but I wrote several more NaNo novels after that, each one improving. I dabbled a bit with editing, but it was overwhelming, and I couldn't quite get motivated to put that much work into a "hobby". I even tried to just give it up – quit writing altogether, but then November came around again, and I…just couldn't stay away. Pretty soon I started the serial novel on my blog…my first novel written "in public" so to speak, and the first fiction I'd shown to anyone since high school. I got a few encouraging comments, and started meeting other writers – it felt good. It felt "right"…like I was doing what I'd been meant to do all along.
Last March, I decided to buy a netbook. A new story was percolating in my head at the time - I wanted to write, and I didn't want to be stuck back in my office doing it. The week it got here I started writing the novel I'm currently editing for submission this summer. I've been writing regularly ever since – I just needed to be able to do my writing with the rest of the family (my husband and dogs). I really rebelled against locking myself away to work on my novels.
I also started interacting with other writers…and reading everything I could about the publishing industry. My practical side was downright giddy when I learned that there were authors out there who really did make a living selling their books. The key, it seems, is to be prolific, and most self-sufficient authors either sell the big bestselling thrillers, or romance novels. I read a lot of both, but my own novels lean heavily toward the romance side, so it was pretty easy to choose romance as my main genre. My romances are contemporary, but I can't seem to write one without some sort of suspense element, so I'm calling them romantic suspense for now.
At this point, I'm working hard to set myself up to be successful not only in telling good stories that will entertain people, but also in publishing and selling enough books to earn a comfortable living. My current goal is to publish four books per year, and see how close that will get me to earning what I currently make at my day job. We'll see how that goes, but I'm optimistic. I'll start submitting my first "good" novel (my fifth completed ms) this summer. And that will be the start of a whole new journey.
If you would like more info about this series, please see Writer Wednesday: The Intro
Monday, April 26, 2010
Memoir Mondays: On Writing Well by William Zinsser
On Writing Well by William Zinsser is not exactly a memoir, but it does have a chapter on Memoir writing. So, for that it has earned a place on my Memoir Monday shelf.
This is "an informal guide to writing nonfiction". It is intended to help the nonfiction writer with things like, improving your lead, how to interview and critique. It covers writing about Science, Technology, Nature, Business, Humor, and, of course, Memoirs. In addition to all this I think it offers great advice to all writers.
It's important for all writers to know that "rewriting is the essence of writing" and the best way "you learn to write [is] by writing". Those quotes from the book may sound redundant and simple, but they are true. The more you write, the better you will become at it and that goes for rewriting too. Zinsser puts it perfectly with this thought, "Nobody becomes Tom Wolfe overnight, not even Tom Wolfe."
My favorite part of this book is that Zinsser respects there are "... all kinds of writers and all kinds of methods, and any method that helps people say what they want to say is the right method for them."
Some other great points I took from Zinsser was to simplify as much as possible, grab the readers attention right away, keep focused on what you're trying to say, and if you don't have passion for what you're writing you shouldn't be writing it.
I'm going back over my WIPs now to apply some of these. What do you think of William Zinsser's advice? Have you read On Writing Well, or any of his other books?
Thank you for stopping by.
Kristin : )
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bo Obama: The White House Tails
Thursday, April 22, 2010
National Poetry Month: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of the easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Kristin : )
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Writer Wednesdays: Dani Harris
My journey into writing actually began on Twitter when I accidentally started following writers and poets. If you are not familiar with the Twitterverse, it is quite amazing. It is the perfect medium for short verse with it's limit of 140 characters, and the poetry "community" is very active with several group haiku challenges every day. The general definition of haiku is a verse of three parts made up of 5 syllables/7 syllables/ 5 syllables. There actually are more requirements, but this is the basis most used on Twitter. A word is selected and anyone who would likes can tweet a haiku containing that word, and individuals will randomly tweet haiku, too. I fell in love with the art form and eventually got enough courage to tweet my own words.
Quite to my surprise and delight, the writing and poetry communities both embraced me, which led to starting my own blog haiku love songs. It's also quite unexpected because I've never done any type of writing before and I'm 58 years old. {{cringe}} A young 58-year-old grandmother. I have no formal education, or really even any basic knowledge, of writing. What I do know is that the words are here now and I must write.
I was quite intimidated to attempt this post and was discussing it with another poet/Twitter friend. He said I write from my heart, and I do. The verse may not have anything to do with my real life, but every word contains a piece of me. Sometimes it can leave me feeling quite raw and exposed emotionally. Most of what I write is triggered by a song, or a bird or something I'm doing, like unbraiding my hair....usually there is an urgency to get to the computer or a pencil and paper because the words start flowing. {And I have a really bad memory, being so old and all.}
Once in a while when I read the finished verse, it doesn't feel right so I put it away and go back to it later. Occasionally, I sit down to write without anything in mind because I need something to post to my blog. But 95% of the time, the words flow... through me, not from me....and I just leave them alone.
So, am I a writer? I write. Why do I write? Because the words are forcing their way out. Am I any good? That is something beyond my ability to judge, but I'm having a lot of fun doing it.
Thanks again to Kristin for so generously inviting me here. The final moral of my writing story is that it's never too late to start.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
You can enjoy Dani's poetry by following her blog: haiku love songs And you can also follow her on Twitter: @ddh77 .
Thank you Dani for a very inspirational post and perfect timing since it is National Poetry Month. Thanks also to all of you who have stopped by today.
Kristin : )
If you would like more info about this series follow this link Writer Wednesdays: The Intro .
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Female Force: Stephenie Meyer
Thursday, April 15, 2010
National Poetry Month: Robert Frost + The Outsiders
Poetry is what first grabbed my creative attention as a child and has led me on my path to becoming a writer. One poem that really took hold was by Robert Frost.
I, and every other preteen in my world, was completely obsessed with The Outsiders when it came out in 1983. I had one friend that would rush home to rewatch it everyday after school. I was not that obsessed, but would occasionally tag along when lured by snacks. We actually talked out a life plan of moving to Tulsa, OK and becoming taxi drivers (she had really good snacks LOL). It's funny what a kid thinks is an exciting career. Quotes from the movie became our vocabulary for an embarrassing amount of time. "Stay Gold Pony Boy," is possibly the most remembered line. It was the last words spoken by Johnny before dying, but that fact alone did not sear that phrase into my mind. For me it was what he was referring to that has stayed with me ever since. Johnny had shared a poem with Pony Boy as they watched the sunrise while hiding from the police. The poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
It's one of Frost's shorter poems, but to me, one of the most powerful in message. Enjoy the beauty in life, it is short lived. This poem, seamlessly folded into a pop culture movie lead me to read more of Frost's poems and then other poets, and so forth. It grabbed hold of my young heart and pushed me down the path that I am still trying to find my footing on today.
I still love Robert Frost and play around with prose when the mood hits, although more for me that for anyone else. Writing has been a passion and past time for me since, but has just recently became a career possibility. In November of 2008 I had my first novel published, The Truth Lies in the Dark. I am working on many writing projects now and hope to see some of them made public soon.
To celebrate National Poetry Month I will be posting a different Robert Frost poem every week in April and of course, I'll be hopping over to many of the blog tour stops to read more poetry stories and celebrations.
Kristin : )
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Writer Wednesdays: Jen Knox
I'm honored to be here, sharing my story as a writer and as a woman who's learned to give voice to her past. Here's a little about me: I am a quiet girl with a lively past. I grew up in Ohio, and I live in Texas with my incredibly handsome husband and my "kids" (a Blue Heeler named Buddy & a cat named Cheese). Currently, I teach English at San Antonio College, and as Fiction Editor for Our Stories Literary Journal. Writing is a sort of spirituality to me. I've had numerous short work published, but Musical Chairs is my first published book.
So, how did it all begin? Well, my memoir began to come together long before I knew I wanted to write. It began with journals, some of which resurfaced as I was returning to
school to get my GED. In a therapeutic sense (far from literary), I began to reflect, reading and writing feverishly about my past—years I would've preferred to forget, years I felt compelled to revisit. Many years later, after obtaining a degree and writing constantly, fiction and essays, my past continued to come up in my work; consequently, my book began to take shape. I decided my story needed to be told and finally, I was ready to tell it.
Notes on the Process of Writing a Memoir:
It took five years of rewriting, cutting and adding scenes, and revision; and it took a lot of well-deserved rejection. Writers who
reevaluate their work, rather than just keep submitting until it's accepted are the ones who grow.
Writing my story was a largely cathartic and difficult experience, but it was also gratifying. I think that the actually publishing process was a far more traumatic experience for me. I remember signing with ATTM Press, feeling elated. Then, a few hours later, wanting to call and cancel. Even though I had been pursing publication for a few months, I was unprepared for the reality of acceptance. Was I really ready to share? This is a story about running away from home, about abandoning family and being unable to keep friends. It is a story that recalls my experience as a stripper—a profession that many people believe is demeaning. I began to worry nonstop about backlash; however, the support from readers has been wonderful. Many people have contacted me and said their daughters' or their own lives have run parallel paths, and they thank me for writing my story. There have also been many people who have written me expressing pity or their personal diagnoses (none of whom, I must note, were psychologists or psychiatrists). But, this variety of responses—the personal responses that memoir invites—has proven that I now have a voice, which is the very thing I so craved during the times I write about. For that, I am grateful that I told my story. Every woman has an important story to tell; we just have different ways of telling them.
About Jen's Writing:
Jen Knox is the author of Musical Chairs, a memoir (ATTM Press). She is a graduate of Bennington's Writing Seminars and works as an English Professor at San Antonio College and a Fiction Editor at Our Stories Literary Journal. Her work has been published in Flashquake, The Houston Literary Journal, Short Story American, Slow Trains, SLAB, and Superstition Review. She has earned awards from Glimmer Train's Best Start Competition and The ECC Literary Competition. Jen grew up in Ohio, and lives in Texas, where she is working on a novel entitled Absurd Hunger.
If you would like more info about this series please follow this link: Writer Wednesdays: The Intro
Monday, April 12, 2010
Memoir Monday: A Gift From Brittany
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Blog Tour: The Tighty Whitey Spider
Friday, April 9, 2010
Healthy Fear
A Grandmother was sitting next to me with her 3-4 year old granddaughter. The little girl (donning adorably huge fuzzy bunny ears) was singing songs and reciting her alphabet, with her grandmother encouraging her to sing louder. It was very cute. I made sure to look up after each segment of her impromptu show, just to smile. Kids love an audience. Other people nearby cheered and complimented the little girl. It's funny how bureaucracy can strike up these kinds of kinships.
Where the day took a turn for me was when the little girl started asking her grandmother about strangers. She pointed at the woman who clapped, the nice gentleman who said good job, and me who had smiled, and asked if we were strangers. Her grandmother answered yes, which we were. She went on to ask if everyone around her were strangers, which prompted another obvious yes from the grandmother. Then the little girl announced that her mother said ALL strangers wanted to steal her.
"Do all these strangers want to steal me away?"
" Yes, " her grandmother replied again. "You are just a little girl. You can't talk to strangers ever."
I couldn't help but glance up from my book to see her eyes widen as she looked around again. Her songs and dancing stopped. Can you imagine the fear pumping through that child's body at that moment? I could see it.
I'm not in the position to say that it was the right or wrong thing to teach that little girl. Kids are inherently trusting and it's scary to think how easily they can be manipulated into dangerous situations. But I do admit that hearing that type of blanket fear being taught worries me. What happens when that little girl grows up? Will she harbor this underlying wide spread fears that her mother and grandmother have taught, and obviously at some level still believe? That is not only sad, but scary. Fear is the foundation of prejudice and hate. I'm afraid that teaching our children to fear everyone and everything will set the stage for some serious problems in the future and a huge backslide for humanity (that was a bit dramatic, but you know what I mean)
Anyone who really knows me is snickering at parts of this post. I am pretty much the most paranoid parent around, second only to my husband. I am cautious, sometimes overly so, but I try (or at least I hope) to convey to my kids that there are possible rewards and consequences in every situation. There is a balance, a healthy amount of fear needed to keep children aware and careful, but still able to grow into open and trusting adults. That is what I want most for my kids, because I believe that's where they'll find happiness.
So, maybe the key is adding another goal to my nightly ritual. When I lie down to fall asleep knowing that I've done everything in my power to keep my children safe, healthy, and happy, I will also be more aware of teaching them something that helps them become a better person out in the world when they become adults.
Just think of the possibilities if our kids could be just a little more respectful, accepting, and understanding to each other as adults. Imagine them acting and thinking from these emotions and not from fear.
Kristin : )
Thursday, April 8, 2010
National Poetry Month: Into My Own
Into My Own
One of my wishes is that those dark trees,
So old and firm they scarcely show the breeze,
Were not, as 'twere, the merest mask of gloom,
But stretched away unto the edge of doom.
I should not be withheld but that some day
Into their vastness I should steal away,
Fearless of ever finding open land,
Or highway where the slow wheel pours the sand.
I do not see why I should e'er turn back,
Or those should not set forth upon my track
To overtake me, who should miss me here
And long to know if still I held them dear.
They would not find me changed from him they knew--
Only more sure of all I thought was true.
To me this poem is about plunging into the unknown, setting aside the fears and uncertainty of the future, of what lies on the other side of that journey through the dark forest.
What does it mean to you?
Kristin : )
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Writer Wednesdays: Lane Stephens
Lane Stephens
I'd like to thank Lane for being the first guest on Writer Wednesdays and thank all of you for stopping by to celebrate and support her writing journey.
Kristin : )
Friday, April 2, 2010
Happy Spring & Easter
If you're celebrating Easter this weekend have a beuatiful one. If not, have a great weekend anyway.
Kristin : )
Thursday, April 1, 2010
National Poetry Month
Today's poem by Robert Frost is perfect for the Spring
A Prayer in Spring
Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.
Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.
For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends He will,
But which it only needs that we fulfil.
This Robert Frost poem was copied from a book I purchased for my kids, in hopes of igniting their inner creative whims. Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost
What's your favorite poet or poem?
Kristin : )


text:
Green Line capital improvement project begins tomorrow, two stations closed
Starting Saturday, August 5, Metro will begin a major capital improvement project on the Green Line that will result in Branch Ave and Suitland stations being closed through August 20, 2017. On the weekends of August 12-13 and 19-20, the work zone will extend to Southern Ave, closing Naylor Rd as well.
This weekend and on weekdays, Green Line service will be replaced by free shuttle buses between Branch Ave and Naylor Rd stations. Trains will operate at regular intervals outside the work area, however, customers traveling to/from the closed stations via shuttle buses should allow additional travel time.
This is the first of three major track work projects planned over the next year as part of Metro's new program of preventive maintenance and planned capital work announced last spring to maintain a state of good repair.
Additional information on this and upcoming rebuilding can be found on the upcoming track work page or for assistance customers may call Metro Customer Service at 202-637-7000.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Results 1 to 1 of 1
Thread: Pick a Meal, Any Meal
- Join Date
- Jan 2006
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Posts
- 5,597
- Blog Entries
- 6
- Downloads
- 1
- Uploads
- 0
Pick a Meal, Any Meal
Sunday -- Roast Pork Shoulder (shred 2 1/2 cups cooked pork for Tuesday) -- recipe in General Recipes Forum -- Baked Sweet Potatoes, and Green Peas
Monday -- Scrambled Eggs and Italian Vegetable Stew (recipe in General Recipes Forum)
Tuesday -- Barbecue Pork on Hamburger Buns (recipe in General Recipes Forum), Coleslaw, and Cucumber Spears
Wednesday -- Chicken Francese (recipe is you know where), rice, Steamed Carrots
Thursday -- Italian Sausage Subs (you know where to go) and Caesar Salad
Friday -- Broiled Fish Fillets and tomatoes (yes?), Steamed New Potatoes, and Green Beans
Saturday -- Hamburger Fajitas (go!), Avocado, Orange & Onion Salad with Vinaigrette Dressingmos
Unit Leader
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to mos For This Useful Post:
Similar Threads
Italian Meal $1.20By Budget101 in forum Dirt Cheap DinnersReplies: 2Last Post: 01-15-2013, 07:48 PM
Cheap mealBy MP in forum Budget101 Discussion ListReplies: 0Last Post: 07-15-2008, 08:59 AM
inexpensive mealBy aardvark in forum Budget101 Discussion ListReplies: 0Last Post: 02-16-2008, 12:12 AM
Pick a Meal Recipes from Menu Planning ForumBy mos in forum General RecipesReplies: 0Last Post: 02-27-2006, 09:42 PM


text:
Christmas Crèche Exhibit
Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with a unique collection of 350 nativities from 50 countries and 100 exhibitors of many faiths. Artistic settings, daily concerts, marionette shows, children's crafts, nativity costumes, artist demonstrations and a Messiah Sing-Along to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this Exhibit.
December 2-6, 2017. Saturday - Wednesday. 12 - 9pm. Admission Free. For more information go to www.christmascreche.org
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
3865 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
More Dates


text:
Defaulting on your Student Loan
Defaulting on a Student Loan
Every year millions of young adults graduate from college. Many with at least $20,000 worth of debt. Student loans make it possible for many to attend college, but can be a mixed blessing. Just recently,
Congress passed a bill that will keep interest rates low for another year. This bill will save students up to $1,000 on loan fee. Still, many many students have problem repaying these loans and many default every year.
Getting a college education, does not guarantee you a job, when you graduate. Many do not get their dream job and have to take lower paying jobs to live. These jobs are usually not adequate to pay bill and repay loans accrued when in school.
A college education use to give you the certainty, of getting a better job and providing a better life for you and your family. With this struggling economy, students are graduating from their schools of higher learning and still unable to find jobs.
When your education does not land your the dream job, and you cannot pay off your college lend you will end up defaulting on your loans. There are some of the consequences of not paying your loan.
Lose your Tax Refund
When you default on a school, creditors can make your life miserable. They can hound you, your friends and family trying to get their money back. There are many things the government can do, when you have defaulted on a school loan.
Taking your tax refund is one of the methods the Department of Education or loan agencies used to collect on a defaulted debt. You have a right of appeal if this attachment is in error or there are other extenuating circumstances. You have 65 days to appeal the decision.
There is nothing so hurtful than expected a tax refund, only to receive a letter saying that, you will not receive your money because it has been taken to repay a debt.
Do you Owe on Student Loans
Student Loan Crisis
Wages Garnished
When you default on your school loans the lender has a right to garnish your earnings. If the financial agency you received you loan from decides to garnish your wages, they have a right to take up to 15 percent of your income. This can be done without a court order. You are, however, entitled to request a hearing within the deadline given.
Being Sued
The Department of Education, if they choose, can sue you to collect on a defaulted student loan. The scary thing is there are no time limits on collecting on this debt. This situation can hound you for the rest of your life, unless you get it straightened out. Liens can be placed on property and bank accounts. If you have nothing of value, a judgment will be placed on your credit report.
This method is not frequently done, as you can get blood from a stone. If your are broke, it is pretty pointing to try to sue someone to get their money back. I wouldn't worry about this one too much.
Losing Federal Benefits
It may be surprising, but your Social Security benefits and disability benefits can be taken to repay your debt. They can take up to $750 per month out of your benefits. If you receive less than that amount, then this is not allowed.
Again, only 15 percent of your benefits can be taken. You have a right to request a hearing to review your situation, or to claim financial hardship. If you request a hearing, you must provide documentation to prove your claim of hardship.
Revocation of your License
You have gone to school be get a degree in nursing, teaching, or some other field. Did you know in some states you could have your license or certification revoked, if you have defaulted on a student loan.
They do this because they know you can not get to work if you can not drive, and if you drive without a license, you will definitely have a problem is caught. It may not seem to be fair, but this can be the case. Always try to make payment arrangements, if you are having problems repaying your loan. They may take a lesser amount, as long as you are making some effort to pay.
It has been nice reading a hub which can make the students cautious.
Hi, this is terrible, I think, but I am not sure, that in England when it comes time to pay it back, the student has to be earning at least 15 thousand pounds, about 20 th dollars, before they have to pay it back, and I don't believe that there is any consequences if they don't. I may well be wrong, but this was true a few years ago, cheers nell
Nice hub.... great information and nicely laid out.
I borrowed 6,500 in 1998, last time I checked I owed 10,000 my tax return had been taken and my wages. Seems I will never get it paid at this rate.
very useful post, especially now with jobs hard to find and loans gaining interest its going to be hard for recent graduates, myself included! I've heard the student loan bubble is bigger and could be more dangerous then the housing bubble was...


text:
Our 2014 Catalyst Award-Winning Initiatives Are Game-Changers
As excitement about the winter Olympics (and, in the US, the Super Bowl) builds, I've been considering what it means to be a champion. What does it take for a good athlete to become great and go for the gold? How does a team go from winning a few games to winning the Super Bowl?
I believe this...
January 29, 2014 by Deborah Gillis


text:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa MLST Database
This site uses two linked databases powered by the BIGSdb genomics platform. The sequence definition database contains allele sequence and MLST profile definitions whereas the isolate database contains provenance and epidemiological information. Further details about BIGSdb can be found in Jolley & Maiden 2010, BMC Bioinformatics 11:595.
- Information
- Databases
- Policy document
- Submission of data
- Submission history
The amendments to the P. aeruginosa database have now been completed. Where the only known isolate for a particular ST has been reassigned, this has been noted in the profiles database entry. If anyone requires a comprehensive list of the database amendments, please contact email@example.com.
This MLST scheme was developed by Chris Dowson and Barry Curran at the University of Warwick, UK.
Database curated by Elli Pinnock. Primers for aroE were designed by Daniel Jonas and Hajo Grundmann.


text:
The ASB MBA program delivers a curriculum deeply interconnected with management practices and integrated with the rigor and values embedded in the MIT Sloan School MBA program. The program fosters entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on-learning through an active interaction among industry, government, faculty and students. Students have the chance to master state-of-the-art management tools and obtain deeper understanding of global business dynamics. At the same time, immense exposure to the fascinating reality and growing opportunities of Asia are provided.
The visionary for this initiative is Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, who has served as Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia since May 2000. She will serve as co-chair of the ASB Board of Governors alongside Professor Richard Schmalensee, who served as Dean of the MIT Sloan School for nine years and on its faculty for over four decades. The other initial Board of Governors members include MIT Sloan faculty members Professor David Schmittlein, Dean of the MIT Sloan School, Professor S.P. Kothari, Deputy Dean of the MIT Sloan School, and Professor Charles Fine, who serves as Founding Dean and President of the Asia School of Business.
Members of the Board of Governors include Anthony F. Fernandes, Group CEO and Director of AirAsia Berhad; Tito Titus Mboweni, Non-Executive Director of Nampak; Azman Hj Mokhtar, Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Berhad; Shahril Shamsuddin, President and Group CEO of SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad; Martin Y. Tang, Director of MTDD Ltd.; Aswin Techajareonvikul, President and CEO of Berli Jucker Public Co. Ltd.; and Gita Irawan Wirjawan, Founder and Chairman of Ancora Group.
A committee of MIT Sloan faculty advises the ASB on faculty and curriculum matters. Professor Joseph Weber chairs this committee as Faculty Director, with the support of Professors Roy Welsch, Pierre Azoulay, Jake Cohen and Bill Aulet.
Highlights of the ASB/MIT Sloan collaboration include:
1. Inaugural class began September 2016
2. The ASB MBA curriculum comprises:
- Core curriculum taught in Malaysia by MIT Sloan Faculty
- Multiple Action Learning projects in SE Asian institutions (one in collaboration with a team of students from MIT Sloan)
- One month of classes at MIT Sloan
- Two weeks of industry/institutional visits outside of SE Asia
3. International Faculty Fellows – Faculty members from ASB take up residence at MIT Sloan for a semester focused on teaching and research development under the guidance of an MIT Sloan faculty host.
4. ASB administrative development – MIT Sloan senior administrators responsible for admissions and marketing activities, student services, and career development function share their practices and experience with ASB counterparts.
Distinguished professors from MIT Sloan School as well as professors and practitioners who have profound expertise in Asian economies deliver the program. A world class curriculum that combines analytical tools across the spectrum of management practices with in-depth case studies, collaborative projects, field trips, Action Learning projects, and discussions with industry and institutional leaders promises to grant a world class educational experience.
In designing the philosophy and curriculum of Asia School of Business, we invited world class experts, government and industry leaders, current MIT Sloan students and MIT Sloan faculty and staff, and high level members of Bank Negara Malaysia, including the Governor of Bank Negara, Dr. Zeti to join us in a kick-off meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The group focused on analyzing, understanding and delivering a curriculum that is both rigorous and relevant to all stakeholders.
Read more about this partnership:


text:
A Scam Email with the Subject "Attn: Sir/Madam." was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:18:42 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam. The sender was "Mr. Mohammed Amar."<email@example.com>, although it may have been spoofed.
Union Bank Of Nigeria Plc. 36 Broad Street, Marina Lagos State, Nigeria. Telegram: Union Broad Branch Big, Strong, Reliable. Tel: 234-1-217-0522. (Customer Services) Ref: Ref: MX/9420X2/68 Attn: Sir, RE: AN OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT ON ACCRUED INTEREST OF $3,500,000.00Dollars. This is a notification that your funds, which was deposited in our bank; Union Bank of Nigeria Plc., since 2000-2008 has accumulated an interest sum of $3,500,000.00Dollars only. Base on the joint agreement signed by the board of trustees of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc., the management has instructed that you should be paid your accrued interest pending when approvals would be granted on the principal Sum. Therefore, you are advised to forward to us immediately: Your Full Name: Home Delivery Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Age&sex: Occupation: Your prompt attention and urgent reply to this message is needed for us to proceed and raise your Payment Draft. For immediate attention call on the above phone numbers. Yours faithfully, Mr. Mohammed Amar.


text:
Join Game
Sign Up
And now it's here...
Introducing Gimkit, a new tool for students and teachers.
Get Started
A teacher starts a kit and his/her students go to
on any phone, tablet, laptop, Chromebook, or desktop. Each student inputs the game's 4 digit code and their name.
Students answer questions on their own device at their own pace. Throughout a kit, each student will get exposure to the questions multiple times to ensure mastery.
Students earn in-game cash by answering questions. The more questions they answer correctly, the more money they earn.
After students answer questions and earn some money, they can reinvest that money in upgrades. With over 10,000 different combinations, students can purchase upgrades that align with their strengths.
Live View
Throughout your kit, see how your class is performing. On the right, view the total amount of money your class has made and a graph of their history. On the left, view a leaderboard on how your students are ranking. This is the perfect screen to put on a monitor or projector.
When we started building Gimkit, we wanted to not only make the experience better for students, but for teachers. A great thing about Gimkit's gameplay is that students answer questions multiple times. This gives us lots of data to analyze and give back to you. A 10-minute Gimkit with 30 students on average gives more than 1,500 data points.
Quick Report
Get an overview of how your class did. See how many questions they answered correctly/incorrectly and how much money they made/lost.
Question Report
View how many times each question was answered correctly and incorrectly so you can see what your class needs help on.
Player Report
For each of your students, get a report on how they did, and which areas they're doing well and not so well in.
With Gimkit Fusion, you can convert any of the 150 million existing Quizlets into kits with one click. With topics from French to Anatomy, instantly and easily create playable kits for your class. Take a look at Quizlet
Made by students...
Gimkit is made and maintained by high school students from Seattle. We craft Gimkit to not only be a product that students want to use but teachers as well. We're working on a bunch of exciting things right now to make Gimkit even better.
Ready to try Gimkit?
Get Started


text:
- MrsBubsy
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: May 2015
Basically, I know there are split feelings about weddings over Memorial Day weekend. For Fiance and I, it's just not an option. We have family who would of course come to our wedding, but strongly prefer it not to be over that weekend. We have been to weddings over Labor Day weekend and felt inconvenienced, and we don't want our guests to feel the same way. That being said, we are considering May 30th, 2015–the Saturday after Memorial Day. Is this a perceivable issue for guests? We were thinking maybe since they had Monday off, it might be hard to get a Friday off for travel, too? We don't have a HUGE number of far-away (over 2 hours) out of town guests, but about 10 on my side and 20-30 on FI's side (our total guest count will be around 200, we expect–inviting 255-270).
SORRY for the novel! I think I overexplained it! But we are just torn and don't know what to do. We love May 9, 2015, but it's a few days before my college graduation and I really would prefer to be officially graduated before getting married. We don't like the 16th because I hate days that have 6's in them (I know it's weird). Then there's the 23rd and 30th. So what do you think, bees? Is the 30th okay??


text:
Family Life are here to help.
Things can get better.
There is a lot of things that parents can do to help children bounce back, thrive and lead healthy lives.
At Family Life we believe that all children should be safe in their homes and communities but for too many children, home is a scary, unsafe place to be. Sometimes children get caught up in the violence and are physically harmed themselves while other times, children are impacted by witnessing violence.
A myth exists that children are safe if the violence in the home is not directed at them. However we know that children exposed to violence are at increased risk of exposure to traumatic events, such as the injury of a parent. The negative impact on the children can result in emotional and psychological trauma which can have both short and long term effects, continuing on into adolescence and adulthood.
There is significant risk of ever-increasing harm to the child's physical, emotional and social development. The impact on a child impacted by family violence can affect the child's;
Development – Infants and small children who are exposed to violence in the home experience so much added emotional stress that it can harm the development of their brains and impair cognitive and sensory growth.
Behaviour changes – can include excessive irritability, sleep problems, emotional distress, fear of being alone, immature behaviour, and problems with toilet training and bed-wetting.
Emotions – children may exhibit signs of more aggressive behaviour, such as bullying, and are up to three times more likely to be involved in fighting.
Learning capacity – At an early age, a child's brain is becoming 'hard-wired' for later physical and emotional functioning. Exposure to family violence threatens that development. As they grow, children who are exposed to violence may continue to show signs of problems. Young children's language development may be impaired, primary-school-age children may have more trouble with school work, and show poor concentration and focus. They tend not to do as well in school. In one study, forty per cent had lower reading abilities than children from non violent homes.
Personality and behavioural problems – among children exposed to violence in the home can take the forms of psychosomatic illnesses, depression, suicidal tendencies, and bed-wetting.
Relationships – Children may feel socially isolated, unable to make friends as easily due to social discomfort or confusion over what is acceptable.
Children react to their environment in different ways, and reactions can vary depending on the child's gender and age. A child may be able to talk about what happened but unable to describe bodily feelings or personal thoughts. Emotion becomes severed from the traumatic event that caused it and there can be disconnected experiences of acute anxiety and fear.
It is essential to know that although a child who lives with violence is forever changed, they are not forever damaged.
Family Life's Children's services are available individually, as part of a group of children with similar experiences or via school-based programs.
For more information about any of these programs or groups, please phone Family Life on 03 8599 5433 and ask to speak to the Duty Worker or email email@example.com


text:
Everything's Rosie - Funny Faces
- Publisher: Egmont UK
- Genre: Entertainment
- Released: 22 Jun, 2013
- Size: 47.2 MB
- Price: $0.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionHave fun creating funny faces for Rosie and her friends with this hilarious app! Choose a character, then mix and match the eyes, noses and mouths with hats, glasses and background scenes. If you want to start again just press the 'clear all' button or choose another character – hours of entertainment guaranteed!
For tablet devices check out the fun-filled Everything's Rosie Playtime and Bedtime apps - perfect for pre-schoolers!


text:
Watch "The Illuminati and the One World Government", Amir's teaching on the history of the satanic efforts of religions, cults and the modern powerful elite to rule the world with "the light of Lucifer" as their guide.
You can now purchase and download Amir's teachings! All purchases support the Behold Israel ministry.
To purchase and download this teaching visit here. Upon purchase, you will be provided with a link to download this teaching. This link will also be sent to your email. Click on the link and the teaching will begin downloading. Enjoy!
To purchase the DVD visit here.


text:
Piano Lessons & Music Classes
Phoenix Yamaha Music School offers innovative music and piano lessons and classes for a wide range of students, from children through teens and adults, from beginner musicians through advanced.
Designed to meet the unique needs and ability levels of each age group, Yamaha's piano programs develop each student's comprehensive musical ability in an environment that inspires a love of music and a lifetime of active music participation.
The school in Phoenix, AZ covers a variety of musical subjects by also teaching guitar classes and flute lessons. The piano curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive–teaching everything from theory and composition to performance and rhythm.
Phoenix Yamaha Music School is part of a vibrant international network of Yamaha education centers in over 40 countries. More than 6 million students over 50 years have learned to play using the Yamaha method.
Learn to Play the Piano with the Yamaha Method
Over six million students around the world have learned to play the piano using the Yamaha Music School Curriculum. Based on years of research and experience, Yamaha's curriculum introduces people age 3 to 99 to music in group lessons with their friends. In that setting, activities, images, songs and experiences develop a love of music in each student. Inspiring private piano lessons are also an important part of Yamaha's curriculum. The approach and the student textbooks and materials are widely regarded by educators as the best available.
Yamaha Introductory Video
This video explains some of the research and history behind the exclusive Yamaha Music Education System
Recent TV Interview
Watch our latest TV interview here! You'll see how much fun our music classes really are!
Comments are closed.
Contact us
(602) 504-0042
Now Hiring!Want to teach at Phoenix Yamaha Music School? We are looking to hire a new teacher! Contact us for more information.
Visit our school
350 E. Bell Rd. Suite 207
Phoenix, AZ, 85022
Get a map
We are on the second floor behind Sleep America.
Upcoming Events
- No events
- all events


text:
Chaos Rings fans rejoice! The big hit by Square Enix is now available for iPad. Users have been enjoying the iPhone version for some time now, but the new iPad version supports 1024x768px HD resolutions so you can experience beautiful graphics, detailed backgrounds, intricate character expressions, and intense battle scenes on the iPad's large screen. The RPG features
- Amazingly smooth 3D graphics
- Gorgeous sound that takes full advantage of the iPad powerful hardware
- A deep story with unique twists for every pair and multiple endings
- Traditional game and battle systems polished to perfection
- Hours upon hours of gameplay, complete with hidden bosses, secret weapons, and more
In celebration of the release of Chaos Rings for iPad, Square Enix is offering all of their games at a discounted price for two weeks. So if there's a title of theirs that you've been meaning to pick up, now's the time.
If you pick up Chaos Rings for iPad, be sure to tell us what you think!
[$15.99 - iTunes link, Square Enix - iTunes link, touchArcade]
This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more details.


text:
11th -13th June 2019 •
We look forward to seeing you!
TOTAL Lubricants UK will be attending Plantworx 2017 on 6th – 8th June 2017 at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire.
Thanks to TOTAL's familiarity with industrial processes such as those used in the off-road, construction and plant sector, TOTAL has developed a range of oils and greases perfectly suited to meet the rigorous requirements of this environment.
TOTAL prioritises innovation, whose engineers work in close conjunction with the equipment manufacturers to give products that guarantee the optimal performance of your plant and equipment. TOTAL RUBIA WORKS and TP STAR MAX ranges are the result of such innovation, whilst the latest TOTAL EXCELLIUM DIESEL ADDITIVES further strengthens this with improved engine durability, cost reduction and a better environmental footprint.
Health and safety
TOTAL has a commitment to safety, health and the environment. Its research and development teams produce products such as the Biolubricant range that maximises performance whilst ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Added Value Services
TOAL also brings its expertise to help optimise productivity, and will be showcasing such services at Plantworx in June. Services such as ANAC fluid monitoring system allow vehicles and machinery to extend drain intervals, minimise downtime and improve the cost effectiveness of equipment.
Visit TOTAL at Plantworx, stand PAV A E2/3 between 6th – 8th June 2017, at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire. Visit www.plantworx.co.uk/ticket for your free entry pass to the event.
Return to News
All Blog Posts (62)
Training (1)
Skills (1)
Construction Equipment Association (1)
Plantworx (1)
Plantworx 2015 (19)
Plantworx 2017 (37)
Plantworx 2019 (6)
August (1)
July (2)
June (3)
May (2)
April (1)
February (1)
May (10)
April (9)
March (9)
February (6)
January (9)
November (2)
October (2)
September (1)
July (1)
Sign up for the latest PLANTWORX news


text:
Welcome to the world's leading forum on Multiple Sclerosis research, support, and knowledge. For over 10 years, This is MS has provided an unbiased community dedicated to Multiple Sclerosis patients, caregivers, and affected loved ones.
wiggy wrote:...she wants me to come in every 2 weeks for glutathione IV's. I have done these and they help very much.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users


text: FOUND DOG ALERT! 38TH AND LAYMAN! Posted on October 28, 2016 in Found Dogs, Found Pets, Found Pit Bulls (Mix) - Mainly Tan or Tan & White // 0 Comments Location Information: Indianapolis – 38th and Layman Contact Information: (915) 433-1490 Pet Information: 10/28/2016 – 12:45 pm Tan Male Pit Mix dog who is friendly and well trained! *MUST SHOW PROOF OF OWNERSHIP (VET RECORDS, PICTURES, ETC.) TO CLAIM THIS PET! Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted


text:
1 products found
The SI~2 small fish stunner can be used for a variety of small fish from 600g to approximately 1.5Kg. The SI~2 machine is designed using the same well-developed percussive stunning principles as the SI~5 salmon stunners. The SI~2 configuration is assembled to suit particular species ranging from trout to catfish to tilapia by interchanging the main components.


text:
County voters consider homelessness measure March 7
USC experts weigh in on the proposal, which would provide $373 million a year for social services.
USC experts weigh in on the proposal, which would provide $373 million a year for social services.
Gerrymandering, a timely topic at a USC event, has dramatic consequences in U.S. politics.
USC's William Resh, an expert on public management, looks at what's going on in Washington.
A preeminent media scholar traces how primary elections shaped modern American politics.
A strong majority still know little or nothing about the new standards, according to a PACE/USC Rossier Poll.
The results indicate a rising sense of optimism among a majority of voters, according to a new USC Rossier poll.
Veteran political leaders Martin Frost and Tom Davis share ideas on how to fix a broken Congress.
Gov. Jerry Brown's approval numbers highest since taking office; he maintains large lead over challenger Neel Kashkari.
The Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics talks about that 'one indispensable quality' at his USC Dornsife installation.
But nearly three in four Californians support proposed path to citizenship legislation.
Californians in favor of drug testing doctors, split on increasing lawsuits cap.
One-third of voters say police are tougher on African-Americans than any other group.
In other results, an increasing majority of voters see the drought as a crisis and Californians support Proposition 1.
The state senator will mentor students and offer analysis during upcoming political campaigns.
A new PACE/USC Rossier Poll also shows voters have soured on Common Core State Standards despite increased awareness.
Survey shows that Gov. Jerry Brown maintains a wide lead over challengers.
Corruption in Sacramento is from a 'few bad apples,' not systemic breakdown, voters say.
Even at a time when Californians feel that the state is headed in the wrong direction, support for Gov. Brown is increasing, according to a USC Dornsife/LA Times Poll.
By a slim margin, Californians approve of the new state law granting driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.
From Rev. Wright to favorite political blogs, from cogent analysis of Barack Obama's victory to one wrong prediction about a gay marriage proposition — cast your eyes on the 10 most popular stories this year from the Election 2008 Web site. And look for new content in 2009 on the revamped site, USC Politics and Society.
This is a watershed moment that speaks volumes to the rest of the world, says USC's Ange-Marie Hancock. But the hard work has just begun.
Patrick James of the USC College offers a play-by-play on the tactical decisions in each camp that led to Barack Obama's victory. What did Obama do right? Did choosing Sarah Palin cause John McCain's defeat? James also sketches a roadmap for Obama — and the smarting Republican Party — as they look ahead to 2012.
A guide to the availability of USC experts on Election Day, a viewing party and forum on campus, and student broadcasters' live coverage.


text:
123 Media Vault – Discount
Click on the Discount Button to view our exclusive 123 Media Vault Discount code Offer!
Over 39604 Active Software Discounts
123 Media Vault is the most convenient way to securely lock all of your video files on your PC with a master password. Simply choose video files to encrypt, and they become available only in 123 Media Vault.
No matter what the file size, 123 Media Vault supports Instant Playback. Just select a video and click "Play" to watch it immediately using your preferred Video Player.
123 Media Vault encrypts files with ultra-secure 128bit ARC4 encryption - a standard used by governments and industries around the world.
123 Media Vault can be used to protect audio, video or any other file type you wish to secure. Never again worry about the sensitive nature of your documents with 123 Media Vault.
Click on the Discount Button to view our exclusive 123 Media Vault Discount code Offer!


text:
Chena Huts
Yala National Park, South Coast, Sri Lanka
Surrounded by unspoiled wilderness, Chena Huts is nestled amongst dunes and trees at the ocean's edge, lying within a few minutes from the entrance to Yala National Park. It is an ideal place to observe the magnificent profusion of wildlife and nature.
At a Glance
On the edge of Yala National Park, room rates are based on all-inclusive with game drives
Beachfront dining at the beautiful Basses Restaurant
Just 14 luxurious Cabins set over seven acres of land
Tastefully decorated and in keeping with the safari theme
All cabins are spacious with private plunge pools
Insider's View
As well as doing game drives, we recommend doing the bush walk from Chena Huts which allows you to encounter flora & fauna you wouldn't normally from a jeepScott Dunn team
Insider's View
Make sure to take a pair of binoculars with you to help you spot an array of different species of wildlife on a game drive in Yala National park.Scarlett Richard
Insider's View
Request a room with a pathway down to the beach. You can't swim there but it makes a nice morning or evening walk!Jack Mace
Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your vacation to Chena Huts or take a look at our itineraries to South Coast
As the newest addition to the Uga portfolio, and the most exciting new luxury accommodation option for Yala, Chena Huts is ideally located for exploring Sri Lanka's most famous national park. With just 14 individual cabins spread out over seven acres of land, guests can enjoy a safari experience without compromising on comfort or exclusivity.
Yala National Park is located in the south eastern corner of Sri Lanka, and has a very diverse landscape which attracts a wide range of wildlife, including 44 different species of mammal such as water buffalo, elephants, sloth bears and, of course, the elusive leopard. There are also plenty of species of reptile such as turtles, crocodiles and lizards, and it is fantastic for bird watching. Every stay at Chena Huts includes safaris within the park.
The spacious cabins have been tastefully designed to fit in beautifully with the safari feel of the property and location, with natural materials and neutral colors. The cabins at Chena Huts measure 71 square meters in size and are carefully climate-controlled, with a sitting room, bedroom, en suite bathroom and large outdoor deck which has its own 5-meter plunge pool.
Dining at Chena Huts isn't limited to the property's beautifully designed Basses Restaurant. With the emphasis being very much on bespoke and private experiences, guests can dine in their pavilions, or have a private table set up under the stars for a truly unforgettable evening.
There are 14 Cabins at Chena Huts, each one measuring 71 square meters. The cabins are carefully climate-controlled and have large outdoor decks with private plunge pools and sun loungers. The huts are tastefully decorated with a rustic feel that is very much in keeping with the safari experience. They are equipped with large beds, variable lighting systems, 42" LED TVs, mini-bars and tea & coffee making facilities. Bathrooms have free-standing bathtubs and twin sinks.
Cabins are spacious, measuring 71sqm, with private plunge pools, decks, free-standing bathtubs and twin sinks. All cabins have a safe, a Geneva Bluetooth Hi-Fi and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Children are welcome at Chena Huts but there are no specific childcare facilities available. A maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12 can share the Cabins.
The main dining option at Chena Huts is Basses Restaurant. Guests can also enjoy 'destination dining' around the property or in-room at private tables. There is also a poolside bar and a spa. Also on offer is 24-hour guest service assistance, doctor on-call, IDD telephone, laundry, 24-hour security and all major credit cards are accepted.
No trip to Yala would be complete without a safari in the national park. The park boasts 44 different species of mammal, one of the highest leopard population densities in the world, plenty of species of reptile and 215 species of bird. Safaris are included in the room rate but guests can also enjoy whale watching from Mirissa (2-3 hours' drive away) or can visit nearby Kataragama which is a popular Buddhist & Hindu shrine and pilgrimage destination on the outskirts of the park.
Location & Directions
Yala National Park, South Coast, Sri Lanka
Chena Huts is located off the beaten track, a few minutes from the entrance of Yala National Park.
When to go
From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island's southwestern half. The southwest has the highest rainfall – up to 4000mm a year. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C. The sea stays at around 27°C all year. Climatically speaking, the driest (and best) seasons in Sri Lanka are from December to March for the west and south coasts.


text:
Mela Purdie Ribbon Tank
Learn more
The Mela Purdie Ribbon Tank is the perfect addition to the travelling woman's wardrobe. This feminine and highly flattering style is crafted from best-selling Mousseline and cut for a relaxed fit. Fully machine washable and crease resistant, the Ribbon Tank features a sleeveless pull on style with simple mandarine collar, split at the front neck and a clean ribbon pleat running through the shirt front from the neckline down.
Pair this versatile shirt effortlessly over anything from off-duty denim to tailored mid-rise pants.
- True to Size: Cut for a Relaxed Fit
- Non-Stretch Fabric
- If in between sizes we recommend opting for the smaller size
- 50cm chest
- 62cm bottom width
- 68cm front body length
- 80cm back body length
Gentle Machine Wash.
Using the height of modern fabrication finishing technologies, Mela Purdie's mousseline is completely unique and offers optimal comfort and style. A technical polyester, which is more expensive to produce than silk, it is created in Japan with an extremely fine denier line. It is then finished with "air flow", a new technology that increases fluidity and gives an airy effect to the textile. Internationally Mela Purdie is the largest consumer of this fabric, which is again created in custom colours for her. Each garment has an individual and luxuriously relaxed finish. The special nature of the fabric is designed to create a lustrous and rippled surface texture unique to each garment.
Free Australia Express Post Shipping is offered on all full priced Domestic purchases over the amount of $150.00* Terms & Conditions Apply. A flat rate of $45 is charged on all international deliveries sent via DHL Courier service.
Review our complete Shipping & Delivery guidelines here.
In the case that you are unhappy with your goods, we will gladly exchange or offer an online credit on all full priced merchandise within 14 days of purchase. No refunds for change of mind are available.
Review our complete Returns Policy here.


text: Attempting my first realistic digital portrait. This is a work in progress and still needs loads more work, I haven't even started on his little crinkles and wrinkles(not that he has many, let's face it, he's flawless). I'll upload the finished version when it's done (stating the obvious, sorry). Hope you like it so far ^^


text:
Published on July 2nd, 2012 | by Daniel0
Review: Spec Ops: The Line
Summary: Daniel takes a look at Spec Ops: The Line on Xbox 360, is it any good? read the review to find out!
Spec Ops: The Line, is, on the surface, a third-person shooter. It has many of the staples found in third-person shooters such as military men that shout obscenities when they kill an enemy, a post-apocalyptic setting and of course, guns.
So why should you play Spec Ops: The Line? Because it's another FPS that could pass the time between sessions of Modern Warfare 3 or Battlefield 3? No. Because underneath the surface Spec Ops: The Line hides a brilliant story that is dark, twisted, desperate and probably most importantly bleak.
In Spec Ops: The Line you are thrust into the wasteland city of Dubai to search for a missing military outfit. This is the first little gem that Spec Ops throws up. Dubai is drowned in sand. Buildings have fallen, others are about to under the weight of the sand; and this leads to interesting gameplay opportunities. For example, you could shoot out a few vents to have sand fall and crush a soldier below or shoot out a giant window to cause sand to cascade through it, burying everyone in the process. Most of the time, these moments are left to the player's imagination and creativity, but at one moment in the campaign, when you're encouraged to do it I was left astounded at how unique it was.
The aforementioned story is also extremely unique. It's surprisingly deep and emotional for an FPS, a genre in which usually you shoot first and ask questions later, or often never. In Spec Ops: The Line you're faced with a multitude of difficult choices throughout your quest through Dubai, some tougher than others but all making you think none the less. The various options in the story are something that Call of Duty Black Ops 2 is hoping to strike gold with in November, but Spec Ops has implemented it beautifully. The desolate and hopeless vistas of Dubai provide a perfect setting for the desperate decision making and fighting taking place within the city walls.
In Spec Ops: The Line you often get a sense of a revolution. A revolution that has come and gone, or that has been since neutralised by the powers that be in the city, which makes it even more interesting, and throughout Spec Ops: The Line you will never once be bored of the decisions you make, the revolutions you discover or the shocking things you have to do; which all makes for a brilliant story.
Luckily for Spec Ops, it's not just a game to play for the story. Spec Ops is an accomplished shooter too. The shooting mechanics are very tight and responsive, bar a few niggling gripes getting in and out of cover and the game is very well paced. You'll go from fighting an overwhelming number of enemies in one section, to being slowed to a walking pace and forced to listen and think about the decisions you've made in another, which is great for the player. If you don't mind talking to yourself over the path you took.
The only real downsides to the game are the patchy graphics and the short length of what is otherwise an extremely good campaign. The graphics can look great at times; vistas of Dubai look really nice, and occasionally things will really stand out and pop, but otherwise the graphics aren't that good, which could draw you out of the game's world a little. The campaign length is probably around 4 hours tops, which may leave fans clamoring for more.
Aside from the campaign, there is of course a multiplayer element. Spec Ops' multiplayer is surprisingly slow and sluggish compared to the quick, snappy singleplayer campaign, which is a great shame. There's nothing greatly innovative that allows the multiplayer to stand out on it's own; the sandstorms that take place periodically have been seen before in games like Gears of War and without the innovation it's simply just another standard multiplayer offering, one that doesn't do anything out of the ordinary and can only challenge the likes of CoD in it's wildest dreams. It may serve you well for a few hours entertainment after you finish the campaign, but really you'd be better served cranking up the difficulty and going back through the campaign choosing opposite decisions to the ones you made first time round.
Spec Ops: The Line will be remembered as a thought-provoking TPS. One which challenges the player to really think about who they are killing, who they could kill and their reasons for doing so. The multiplayer is very forgettable, but with a single player campaign that encourages re-playability with the branching story, it doesn't matter. Buy this game for the single player campaign, and you'll get sucked into the sandy storm of Dubai quicker than business moguls all over the world.


text:
Brown Pelican incubating eggs
C002/2420 Rights Managed
530 pixels on longest edge, unwatermarked
Request/Download high-res file
Uncompressed file size: 30.5MB
Downloadable file size: 2.2MB
Please login to use the price calculator
Credit: MILLARD H. SHARP/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Release details: Model release not required. Property release not required.
Keywords: adult, animal, aves, bird, brown pelican, development, eastern brown pelican, egg, fauna, florida fauna, hatching, incubating, nest, nest site, north america bird, north american bird, pelecanidae, pelecaniformes, pelecanus, pelecanus occidentalis, pelican, sitting, state bird of louisiana, united states bird, us bird, waterbird, wild, wildlife
Licence fees: A licence fee will be charged for any media (low or high resolution) used in your project.


text:
To write an investment proposal, create a written pitch that clearly states the value that investors can receive from the proposal, how resources are to be used and any other important relevant information. It should also include a detailed account of the business or project, an estimation of the returns on investment and a schedule.
An investment proposal is similar to a business plan. Like a business plan, it is a written document that outlines the nature and needs of the business; however, it is designed specifically for attracting investors to finance the business.
There are several sections involved in an investment proposal. It should start with an executive summary, which should be clear, concise and grab investors' attention. It should clearly demonstrate the value to investors, how much return they can get for their investment and how their interests will be protected.
An investment proposal should include detailed sections on the nature of the business, the environment of the industry involved, financial structures and requirements, financial plans, statements and valuation estimates, plans of operation, how the business plans to create value for investors and a call to action. Other helpful information can include government regulations relevant to the business, information about marketing and sales systems and the management structure in place. Business owners should be sure to make their proposals clear and easy to follow so that investors can easily find sections of interest to them.
Business owners should not forget to thank potential investors. They should also demonstrate passion for the project or business.


text:
AFLAC Unducked
Client: AFLAC
Brand: Business Insurance
Title: "Wedding Chapel"
Agency: Kaplan Thaler Group
In a sly turnabout, AFLAC gets its viewers to be the talking ducks in this spot set in a Las Vegas wedding chapel. The closing shots reveal that the duck is AWOL at a nearby casino watching Wayne Newton sing.
Twisted Eating
Client: Dannon Co.
Brand: Dannon Light N Fit
Title: "Yogurt Positions"
Agency: Y&R New York
Like a video Kama Sutra of yogurt-eating, this spot features a variety of contortionists sucking in the product from odd postures.
IKEA Dying
Client: IKEA
Brand: IKEA
Title: "Bored to Death"
Agency: Crispin Porter & Bogusky, Miami
Harnessing the concept of the living dead to sell sofas and chairs, IKEA shows us a couple who dig upward through their ceiling to discover that they have been living in a tomb of tatty furniture.
RV Fantasies
Client: Go RVing
Brand: RVs
Title: "Mother Nature"
Agency: Richards Group
It is amazing how, in the magical world of RV commercials, there are no traffic jams, no crowds and no campgrounds gone wild with off-road vehicles, barking dogs, screeching children and TVs blaring from fold-up tables.
Surprise Visitors
Client: Century 21
Brand: Real Estate Services
Title: "Bath Time"
Agency: Lowe, New York
Focusing on one of the most aggravating aspects of home selling -- sudden unexpected visits by prospective buyers -- Century 21 shifts its ads to embrace the daily woes of individual consumers, such as this poor woman.
Terrorism Ads
Client: Department of Homeland Security
Brand: Terrorism Readiness
Title: "Florida Families"
Agency: Martin Agency
Terrorism is like hurricanes in Florida and earthquakes in California --one of those things you need to be prepared for, says Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge in this new public service announcement. The spots suggest the U.S. population stock up on emergency supplies like canned food and flashlights. Probably ought to buy some stock in hardware store chains, too.
Apple's Midget & Giant
Client: Apple Computer
Brand: 17" and 12" Powerbooks
Title: "Big & Small"
Agency: TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles
Playing off their own dramatic size difference, Yao Ming and Vernon Troyer, a.k.a. Mini-me, demonstrate the big and little versions of Apple's latest G4 Powerbooks. This spot received the highest consumer recall score for the period of Feb. 3 to Feb. 16 in the bi-weekly Intermedia Advertising Group survey.
Shoe Love
Client: Air Jordan
Brand: Air Jordan XVIII
Title: "MJ's Love"
Agency: Wieden & Kennedy
What is love? Michael Jordan asks. Love is playing every game as if it's your last, he explains as he shows us the shoes.
Make-Believe President
Client: Moveon.org
Brand: Anti-war
Title: "Sheen"
Agency: Zimmerman & Markman
The controversial commercial in which make-believe president Martin Sheen speaks out against the war policies of real President George Bush has been refused for airing by cable networks.


text:
WWDC is underway and Apple has given us all loads of shiny objects to play with.
That's a good thing and can also be a bad thing. I watched the Keynote with a smile on my face throughout and then it ended with a surprised face when Craig Federighi dropped the Swift bombshell!.
Don't Implement Swift. Even Though it Looks Like Fun
All apps in a couple of years time will be programmed in Swift and I'm so excited to jump in and learn this cool new thing along with my team. As a developer, my first instinct was to re-write everything we've got in Swift 🙂 Wouldn't that be cool?
But I had to step back and think. The phrase "wouldn't it be cool" serves me and not you as a customer. And that's something you should also think about. You are the one having fun implementing a new language, but is your end user getting any benefit?
Make sure you don't join the bandwagon, chase the shiny object and neglect your main goal. Delivering value.
I think the best way to go about it is to integrate Swift in stages into your app. Good thing, Objective-C and Swift can live together in harmony.. At least for a while.
Let's jump onto the other things you need to know about iOS 8.
New Marketing and Monetization Opportunities
From the screenshots in WWDC, it seems the App store search results are now scrolling vertically and not horizontally anymore. Each entry shows the Title of the app and then a couple of screenshots.. That's good. I hate swiping to the left to browse.. and this is going to change the way your apps are discovered.. again.
Your screenshots are more important than ever.
Also, we see the opportunities for bundled apps. This is going to be a game-changer. Now you have the opportunity to up-sell your users to spending more with you. When you go to McDonalds and you order a burger, you get the question… "Do you want fries with that?", that's an up-sell and it's a fact that McDonalds makes most of it's profits from the add-ons they sell to you. The fries and the cup of water (cough, sorry.. Coke)..
This will work best for you if your apps are related. For example, if you have a Scanner app and then a Photo Editing app, you can offer your users the whole suite of apps in one bundled price.
User Experience in Notification Center
It seems you can now drop a full UI into Notification center!. Well, I'm sure there will be restrictions but this is another game changer. I hate seeing some app notifications mostly because they are irrelevant and this is due to the fact that they are forced to show me the notification as text only.
Imagine a podcast app telling me there is a new episode and I can play it right from the lock screen or your quiz app sends me a single questions challenge from a friend. I can;t wait to see what ideas come up. This is going to help with retention more than ever.
And More..
There is a lot to be excited about. I'm also looking forward to using CloudKit to add a backend to our Newsstand template to re-implement our Push notifications and Background downloading. Right now, we use Parse but it would be better to have everything under the Apple roof. Easier for you to work with.
HealthKit and HomeKit looks like it is going to allow a new category of apps. That's something you should consider. The competition will be non-existent on Day 1 of iOS 8.
At the end of it all, make sure you deliver value to your end user and have fun while doing it. Here's to a profitable implementation of iOS 8!


text:
Discussion in 'Black Hat SEO' started by tbsweet52, Mar 20, 2010.
Not going to get into any details, but if I close my paypal can anyone get a refund?
Yeah I use that once in awhile, but just curious. Thanks!
Here's a way to stop serial refunders, yes it might be a pain in ass but it will safe alot of refunds.
If someone buy's a digital product from me. all i do is send them a cd with the files via special delivery, because then they can't claim a non recieved product etc.. plus it also protects you more as you posted the product rather then digital delivery.
Just a way i get out of refunds
Closing a Paypal account is not instantaneous. It's not like you close it and you're gone.
You guys do realize that with digital products all you need to say is 'the product is intangible' and PayPal will not refund right?
Always worked for me.
Unless the rules have changed in the past year PayPal does not cover digital products.
just some curiosity but what if i withdraw money to my bank already, delete my bank account of paypal along with creditcard. can paypal charge me
We need to go to specifics here.
If an item is "not as described" then you can't get a refund. (e.g. you ordered a blue software and you received a red software)
If an item is intangible and a buyer claimed a non recpt - paypal will refund the account. If the buyer goes directly to his cc company then he can file an immediate chargeback.
If the item purchased is tangible and you have proof of delivery and the buyer claims a non receipt then you win the case.
Separate names with a comma.


text:
Shopping Cart Contents...
Fabtech is able to achieve 6" of front suspension lift by using a steel coilover shock spacer in conjunction with a drop subframe and taller steering knuckles. This means the Fabtech system helps retain the stock ride characteristics of the vehicle. How is this possible? Because Fabtech retains the factory front coil spring and front shock with this kit. Another benefit of the Fabtech design, the rack and pinion steering system does not need to be relocated for installation. This Fabtech 6" lift system includes a 1/4" thick differential skid plate, impact struts, and more. The Rear of the Titan is lifted using an Add-A-Leaf, Block and extended U-bolt kit and this setup provides approximately 3" of rear suspension lift and levels most Titan trucks front to rear.
Fabtech K6000 Kit Contents:
FTS25001BK - Front Component Box 1 of 2
FTS25002BK - Front Component Box 2 of 2
FTS7333 - Performance Series Rear Shocks
Rear shock absorbers are included with this Fabtech K6000 Lift System. PerformanceLifts.com also offers optional rear shocks for use with this lift. Fabtech Dirt Logic 2.25 Performance Rear Shock Absorbers are available as an upgrade. The Fabtech Dirt Logic shock absorber is superior to the inexpensive and low performance standard shock that Fabtech also offers. The Fabtech Dirt Logic rear shocks have a Silver shock body with anodized aluminum end caps. The Fabtech Dirt Logic shock not only rides better than the standard Fabtech shock, it looks better too! PerformanceLifts.com also offers Bilstein 5100, Rancho RS9000XL, and Fox 2.0 Reservoir rear shocks for use with this lift. For more information on this or any other item, please click on the "ask a question" link located at the very top of this page.
This item ships for FREE via standard ground service to all addresses located in the contiguous 48 United States of America! Alaska, Hawaii and International customers must contact PerformanceLifts.com to receive a shipping quote before placing an order!
Additional Info
Additional Info
|Free Shipping
|Free Ground Shipping!
|Fabtech Motorsports
|Part Number
|Vehicle Make
|Vehicle Model
|Vehicle Year
|2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
|Drive Type
|2-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
|Made In the USA
|Installation Guide
|Current Rebates


text:
Lian Li PC-B71
Packaging & Externals
Published: 18th January 2010 | Source: Lian Li | Price: £250.28 |
The box is much larger than you may first expect, and is a fair indication at the size of the surprise it is concealing. The whole box is printed with the main feature being a photo of the B71 itself, to the left of the photo there is smaller pictures containing the main features of the case. The case inside is protected by polystyrene end caps and a thick plastic bag to help keep it safe whilst it is in transit. Our case, despite its size, arrived fine so the packaging works and given its size the box is somewhat lighter than you may first think.
Once you remove the packaging you can get your first look at the externals. The first thought that came to my mind was that its good to have a Lian Li to test finally. The Black Aluminium brush exterior, large plain side panels, clean and crisp lines seem to make me feel at home as it's details like these that, at least personally, I have come to love and expect. The front is dominated by the front grill, which in fact a door to the hot swap hard drive bay. More about that later. One feature I am pleased to see is the optical drive cover which used to be a £15 upgrade option on older Lian Li's. I for one hate the look of a DVD drive exposed at the front of my case, so not having to buy the bezel is a welcomed surprise.
Let's move over the page and take a look at the finer details of the B71.
Most Recent Comments
im abit conserned about the hot swap bays tho, as the green color of the back plate might get in the way when you're modding?
well love the review and the youtube videos! great idé with the new "Lian Li B71 - What Mods Are Possible?" want to see more of those in the future.
Cheers //// ApansQuote


text:
I remember growing up wishing so badly that my birthday was in the summer! So many wonderful party ideas and themes. We've collected our favorites to get your inspiration juice flowing for your kid's summer party! Keep reading to see them all!
Kids Carnival Party 1 of 16There are so many directions to take this one: food tent, carnival games, water balloons and more.
See it here at Martha Stewart
Camping Party 2 of 16My son loves to camp, there are so many fun details in this kids party theme I know he'd love, as would any other camping kid!
See it here at Hostess via Babble
Fairy Party 3 of 16Such sweet details in this lovely little girls party! Let those fairies run wild in the outdoors too!
See it here at Karas Party Ideas
Camping Party 2 4 of 16Another camping party for inspiration, this one has a fantastic trail mix snack station
See it here at Apartment Therapy, photos from Socially Circled
Tea Party 5 of 16Perfectly prim and proper makes this tea party for little girls so sweet.
Photo from here at Crave Photography
Fiesta Birthday Party 6 of 16Feliz Cumpleanos! Bright colors, Mexican food and musical instruments make this one a hit.
See ithere at Martha Stewart
Superhero Party 7 of 16Superheros, treasure hunts and obstacle course games. So much fun for active and imaginative kids!
See it here at The Sweetest Occasion
Strawberry Party 8 of 16Strawberries scream summer, some lovely ideas for bringing a delicious fruit into a party theme!
See it here at One Charming Party
County Fair Party 9 of 16County fairs are the quintessential theme of summer! So many great games to play and carnival themed food to eat!
See it here at One Charming Party
Parisian Party 10 of 16Paris is so hip and stylish right now! Why not plan an entire party around it? (okay!)
See it here at Tiny Dalls
Flower Power Party 11 of 16Flowers as a theme is not only beautiful but colorful and fun!
See it here at Natalie Norton Photography
Sprinkler Party 12 of 16There are so many fun sprinklers out there now, way more than when we were kids! Serve pool snacks and set up obstacle courses through the water
See it here at Martha Stewart
Obstacle Course Birthday 13 of 16Embrace your chlid's inner Olympican in a series of fun obstacle courses and contests.
See it here at Martha Stewart
S'Mores Party 14 of 16S'mores are a hip dessert now, why not plan a whole party around them?
See it here at Martie Knows
Fourth of July 15 of 16If your child's birthday happens to fall close to the 4th, here are some wonderful ideas for throwing a fourth of july themed party!
See ithere at One Charming Party
Dog Party 16 of 16For all those dog lovers out there, or children dog lovers, this is a fun theme for pets and friends alike!
See it here at One Charming Party
(image above Nicole Gerulat for One Charming Party)
Article Posted 6 years Ago


text:
"I have fought the long defeat and brought other people on to fight the long defeat, and I'm not going to stop because we keep losing." So says Doctor Paul Farmer, a wonderful human profiled in Tracy Kidder's book, Mountains Beyond Mountains.
While Doctor Farmer's statement might be considered radical, or even inflammatory, to me it was an awaking of hope and a call to action. His words reflect a straightforward acceptance of purpose and conviction in the face of overwhelming resistance that I find deeply moving. In a world where it is all too easy to find signs of decay and despair, Farmer's statement is a clarion call to salvation. Because of his example, I believe humankind will survive.
The hard truth is that the world is a mess. In such circumstances, it is easy to speak of hopelessness. I have questioned myself, my faith, and human nature in search of the cause, the root of what makes us drive ourselves to the brink of destruction. Finding no answers, I was in dire need of hope, and in response, God moved in mysterious ways and lead me to Kidder's book.
It is truly hard to find hope and sustain it in this world: Doctor Paul taught me that the fight is fought no matter what, that we never quit, even if we're loosing. To not fight is to give in, and giving in is unacceptable. After reading Mountains Beyond Mountains, I heard of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett contributing much of their wealth to causes such as Dr. Farmer's Partners in Health. I learned of U2 lead singer Bono's One Campaign, and the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals. From these wellsprings came fresh energy, focus, and hope.
And finally, the lessons sunk in and ushered me to action. What can an itinerant writer and guitar maker from Fort Worth do to contribute to the cause? He can make guitars and donate them to people who have none, or sell them and donate the funds to charity. He can organize an U2charist service at his church, raising funds for Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation. He can help facilitate a benefit concert for a church and a community in Mississippi wiped out by Hurricane Katrina.
And he can have hope, and sustain hope, and believe that we all can make a difference. Just ss Partners in Health ministers to the poorest of the poor, and not to governments or agencies, so we all can hope and help and believe, one by one; and in so doing, we can change the world. This I believe, that as Doctor Farmer noted to friends in Haiti, the invitations for what to do are there for the taking, if we, "Listen to the messages from angels."
If you enjoyed this essay, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to This I Believe, Inc.


text:
HYANNIS — George Maddox got hooked on boxing by accident.
HYANNIS — George Maddox got hooked on boxing by accident.
He was walking down Main Street in Hyannis one afternoon in 1949 and got into a fight with another teen. The two boys were rolling around on the ground when Clint Perry, a local professional fighter, spotted the fight and separated them.
"He told me if you want to fight, make it safe and don't get in trouble," Maddox recalled. Perry then invited the youth to his Osterville gym.
Maddox, then 16, began training as a boxer and developed into a 147-pound welterweight champ. He lost only 12 of his 172 amateur fights, including two at Madison Square Garden, and notched 63 knockouts. His biggest fight was against Jackson Brown, the former New England middleweight champion. Maddox won.
A five-time Golden Gloves Southern New England Regional Champion, Maddox, of Hyannis, turned pro in 1959 and fought for another year notching 15 fights and 12 wins.
"I had two cuts in all my fights," he said. "I had a good defense."
Several of his prized mementos — the satiny black and white championship robe he won in the bout with Brown and his 1949 boxing gloves — are on view at the Zion Union Heritage Museum in Hyannis. The nonprofit museum opened May 1 to celebrate the contributions of local residents of African-American or Cape Verdean ancestry to the Cape community.
"We are all children of Africa and we are blending the cultures of both," says John Reed, museum vice-president and president of the Cape Cod chapter of the NAACP.
"It's a unique concept," says Harold Tobey, museum board president, who is among the honorees. Tobey was the first black policeman in the town of Barnstable in 1965 and president of the town council from 1995-96.
The museum is housed in the former Zion Union Church on North Street, which was a cornerstone of the adjacent neighborhood once known as "Happy Hollow." The small white clapboard church began holding services in 1909 and was the first on Cape Cod to serve African-Americans, Cape Verdeans and other minority communities.
When the church announced it was selling the building to move to its new location on Attucks Lane, museum organizers got support from the Town of Barnstable to purchase it with matching funds from the Lorusso Foundation. The foundation also donated money for renovations.
"We wanted to preserve this building and keep this history alive," says Tobey, a town councilor who grew up in the neighborhood and attended Sunday school at the church.
The pews were removed in one section of the church to make room for the museum and a gift shop but the tiny original chapel was kept intact.
Organizers searched for items that have "local flavor and relevance" Reed says.
A portrait of the late civil rights activist Eugenia Fortes hangs on one wall near the rocking chair inscribed with "town watchdog" that she used during town council meetings. Works by artists of color are prominent including a painting of "Afrikan Masque 12" by Carl Lopes, art program director at Barnstable High School and works by Cape Verdean artist J. Vincent Diggs.
Among the numerous African-American artifacts are a hand-carved wooden figure of a Zulu tribesman and an Ashanti loveseat from Ghana. A series of photographs by Vasco Pires, a Cape Verdean visual artist, poet, and author, of his ancestral homeland adorn one entire wall.
A special exhibit of 16 icons of civil rights martyrs including Martin Luther King and Medgar Evers by Harwich Port resident Pamela Chatterton-Purdy, will be on display throughout the summer.
Maddox said he's proud to be a part of the new museum.
In 1960, Maddox quit the ring "because I couldn't get a title fight and I wasn't going to stick at it and get my head banged for nothing."
He worked as a mechanic for an automobile dealership, raised five children, but never gave up boxing completely.
Over the years, Maddox trained several of the next generation of Cape boxers including Kippy Diggs, Jay Pina, and Terry Crowley.
"I wanted to pass on all the stuff I learned," Maddox said.
Next month, Maddox will be inducted into the Ring 4 Hall of Fame, a fighting club for retired boxers. Although Maddox, 74, suffered a stroke in 2002 that left his right side partially paralyzed, he still works out and keeps in top condition.