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I graduated high school at the top of my class. To some, this may have been a great achievement, but to me it was insignificant. I didn't feel like I had earned anything. The material was entirely too easy for me, and I never dedicated myself to learning and studying. My high school career was marked with one social event after another. By the time I graduated, I had become a party girl. I was resolved to take a year off after high school before I even attempted college.
When I broke the news to my parents, they stared at me in disbelief. I was given an ultimatum; go to school, or move out. Being only seventeen, I believed that I already knew all there was to know. My whole life I had been told how intelligent I was. I had completed school material quickly, almost effortlessly. What good could come from another four years of non-sense jargon?
Life on my own was much harder than I anticipated. I hardly even spoke to my parents. I lived in a one-bedroom apartment with a girl I hardly knew, and it seemed we were fighting all the time. I was always out late, drinking more, and experimenting with other mind-altering substances. I only worked thirty hours a week, and had too much free time on my hands. My life had no purpose.
In some ways I felt like I had finally hit rock bottom. I was struck with the realization that I didn't make enough money to support myself comfortably on a waitress' salary. I no longer wanted to live in run-down apartment complexes where I feared for my safety. In short, I wanted more for myself in life.
I thought I would turn my life around by enrolling in college. I began college at San Diego State University in September of 2004. I was under the impression that my keen intellect would get me through the material with minimal effort on my part; I couldn't have been more wrong. After one semester, I left SDSU with a .8 GPA.
I had never been a failure. Never received less than a B in any class. Holding that miserable report card in my hands made me realize that the ability to learn was not enough. I had to strive to attain wisdom.
Grossmont College gave me the perfect opportunity to try again. I dedicated all of my free time to my studies, and took my education very seriously. I worked hard to get the material from the books to my brain. I continued to support myself, and once again began earning A's and B's. After two years, I received my Associates Degree.
It took a long time to realize, but now I understand that the acquisition of knowledge is far more important than the ability to learn, this I believe.
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This bouquet of daisies, sunflowers, and lotus, with a hummingbird thrown in, to boot, was tattooed by Junior Ibanez, who tattoos independently on Long Island.
Thanks to Kim for sharing her ink with us here on Tattoosday!
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Observer: Kennedy Space Center Public Affairs
Location: Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Date: April 4, 1997
National Aeronautics and Space Administration John F. Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899 407/867-7819
FOR RELEASE: April 22, 1997
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It may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NASA employees of a commercial product, process or service, or used in any other manner that might mislead. Accordingly, it is requested that if this photograph is used in advertising and other commercial promotion, layout and copy be submitted to NASA prior to release.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The soon-to-be-spaceborne Space Shuttle Columbia gets a flyby visit from the Comet Hale-Bopp (shown as the streak at left center) while awaiting launch on the STS-83 mission. This photo was taken the night before the planned liftoff on April 4, 1997. The Rotating Service Structure at Launch Pad 39A has been moved back prior to the start of operations to fuel the external tank. The primary objective of the STS-83 flight is to operate the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1), which will test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that will be used on the International Space Station. Columbia will have a crew of seven.
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In Kerbawy v. McDonnell, the Delaware Court of Chancery affirmed the validity of a solicitation of written consents that removed certain directors and appointed new directors. A key theme of the opinion is that stockholders are free to act unilaterally by written consent and an incumbent board is not entitled to a "full and fair debate" in the course of a consent solicitation.
Plaintiff Kerbawy was a stockholder of ACell, Inc. and initiated the consent solicitation. He was assisted to some extent by Mr. DeFrancesco, a member of the ACell board during the consent solicitation and who was also ACell's largest stockholder. Kerbawy filed the action in the Delaware Court of Chancery the same day he delivered the consents to ACell. He sought a declaratory judgement that the Defendant directors were validly removed by the written consents. Because the burden of proving that a director's removal or election is invalid rests on the party challenging the invalidity, the burden fell on the Defendant directors that were removed.
Among other things, the Defendants claimed Kerbawy made misleading disclosures in the course of the consent solicitation. The court found that Kerbawy did not have a duty of disclosure because he was not a director, officer, controlling stockholder or member of a control group. Defendants also contended that DeFrancesco's duty of disclosure as a director was imputed to Kerbawy as a result of DeFrancesco's participation in the consent solicitation. The court declined to follow the Defendant's reasoning, noting that the challenged disclosures were Kerbawy's, and not DeFrancesco's. The court, however, ultimately did not rule on the issue because the court found even if Kerbawy did owe a duty of disclosure, the disclosure violations identified by Defendants were not sufficient to justify setting aside the consents on equitable grounds.
The Defendants also argued DeFrancesco provided Kerbawy with confidential information that was used in the consent solicitation in violation of DeFrancesco's duty of loyalty. While acknowledging that disseminating the information without obtaining confidentiality agreements from recipients might be negligent or grossly negligent, the court found several problems with the Defendant's argument. First, the documents were fairly unremarkable that were subject to inspection under a books and records demand and did not constitute trade secrets or valuable proprietary information. Second, the Defendants could not point to any harm to ACell as a result. While the Defendants argued that the misuse of confidential information allowed Kerbawy to keep the consent solicitation secret, the court rejected this premise as the board has no right to prevent a stockholder from engaging in a "secret" solicitation.


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Aging and addiction are something the addict and the loved one trying to help the addict should learn about. When an addict ages they tend to mellow and not be as severe as they were when they were 20 versus age 40. But as the addict grows older and greyer theyre use of drugs or alcohol will natural go down but the flip side of that coin is that the addict/alcoholic will need less of theyre drug or alcohol to get higher. This is more true with drinking than with hard drugs. Also as the addict continues to use drugs and alcohol into their 40s, and beyond, they tear down the health of their mind and bodys organs. Just the heavy and continued use of drugs and alcohol by the severe addict will on average cut 10 to 20 years off their life. It is very important that the addict/alcoholic quit using drugs and alcohol before middle age because if they dont the future is not a healthy one.
I have not met an addict who was healthy in their forties or fifties. And its very hard to find an active addict or alcohol that makes it into their 60s. If they do they are sick and have not much time to live anymore. When we are young and invincible we discard such thought. After all we never believed we were gonna get old. We thought youth was ours forever. We have to always realize the clock is ticking away. Because if we dont change our destiny and quit drinking and drugging early in life, our destiny will not be a long one.


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New Stencil Decks
November 20, 2012 16:05 - almost 6 years ago
We made a new batch of stencil decks for the fans of real wear. We use only ink in various layers producing a unique design for each deck. The wear is super realistic mixing the colours and leaving behind the ink in the curb. The plies are Yellow, black, red, black, and orange. The deck underneath the graphic is fully laquered to ensure lifetime and pop tradicional from Yellowood.
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November 28, 2012 05:30 - almost 6 years ago
Sick dude, i have some fingerboarding videos on YouTube. I'm going to make an unboxing when I get the Yellowood I ordered. Here is my YouTube, I live in the USA. http://www.youtube.com/user/alexandermoenssen?feature=mhee
1 - Nicolas aka Colette Frewen
January 14, 2013 16:55 - almost 6 years ago
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My sister, mom and I could not get our acts together for an affordable spring break. It's my sister's last year as a college student to have a spring break, so we wanted to do something special, but it never materialized. Instead? Mom Anthro-ed her. So I decided to tag along...virtually.
fun with ruffles
"cha cha platforms"
scary spinster with sexy lace
springy jacket
sexier springy jacket
and for the neck?
oooooh, yum...under jeans? yes.
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Former state Rep. Ed Healey may be an expert in wading through the legislative process, but Palm Beach County commissioners balked Tuesday at hiring him as a $10,000 lobbying consultant.
The West Palm Beach Democrat, who had been in line to chair the powerful House Transportation Committee before losing the election in November, was suggested last week to help lobby on transportation issues in the Legislature.
That assistance will be necessary, County Commissioner Dorothy Wilken said, because of county efforts to get a real estate transfer tax for road construction approved and to deal with the continuing controversy over reduction of funding for State Road 80 and road construction funding in general.
County Administrator John Sansbury, however, admitted Tuesday his staff ``jumped the gun`` by developing a consultant contract that calls for Healey to work with all levels of government in developing, coordinating and funding a comprehensive road-construction program.
Healey had been recommended by the county`s lobbyists in Tallahassee as someone who could both open doors and keep county officials aware of the contacts that need to be made during the legislative session, which opened Tuesday.
``We felt this is a big year in transportation for Palm Beach County,`` Sansbury said. ``I think it is a good investment to have the additional expertise on board.``
``It is clear Ed Healey can not lobby for the county,`` since former legislators are prohibited from becoming lobbyists immediately out of office, said County Commissioner Ken Spillias, ``but he can provide (commissioners and lobbyists) with insight on how to lobby. It has to be done within the bounds of the law, but if we put it off too long, it will be too late.``
But commission Chairman Ken Adams said that, while he is dissatisfied with the job the county`s lobbyists are doing, he doubted the county needed someone else to specialize in the transportation field, particularly for $10,000.


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Publisher: Shadow Archer Publishing
Publishing Date: January 18th 2014
As his nose cracked under my knuckles, I reflected on how much I hated violence.
Ross Harrison doesn't waste words , he drops us straight into the action and the mind of his main character, Jack Mason.
Jack wanted to be a policeman, he has been kicked out of the academy, applied for a P.I. licence to anybody who could listen, human or alien, and was denied, now, in a backwater city on a backwater planet where just about every member of the police is in the pay of the local kingpin, he tries to make a difference with a collection of fake badges, weapons and a lot of attitude.
There's something in Jack's past, an unsolved disappearance that has one of the local officers hot for his blood, and when a barmaid meets an untimely death after Jack brought her home, Detective Lawrence sees his chance and seizes it. Luckily for Mason someone else wants him and breaks him out of jail.
As we follow Jack's attempts to solve the murder and save his skin the plot twists and turns like a mountain trail, the author guides us with a deft hand and assured, well flowing prose to a final twist that caught me completely by surprise and left me reeling, with a closing scene that wouldn't be out of place in a Japanese or Hongkongese film noir
The writing is very sensorial, the constant rain (is there any noir in which it doesn't rain all the time?), the smells, flavors, sounds and feel of Harem are all around us as we follow Jack, but always under tight control, the writer doesn't let his descriptions run loose and is able to portray characters and situations with just a few words ( The old lady down the hall had probably twitched her last curtain is a personal favourite).
If I have an issue with Acts of Violence it is with the SF elements. When mr. Harrison sent me his book for review, he warned me that SF was just the backdrop of the story and that proved to be true. We have some futuristic technology, hints of a vast universe with faster-than-light travel capabilities and alien cultures, but hints are all we get in this novel (although there are more books sharing this setting). I would have liked to be able to delve a bit deeper in this universe, maybe through conversations or news broadcasts or even some backmatter (forgive me, one of the things I really loved about Dune and The Lord of the Rings were the maps and the appendixes).
In any case, if you like well-written noirs, Acts of Violence is highly recommended.


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The Kremlin said Saturday that 30 Greenpeace crew members held after a protest in Arctic waters could be allowed to leave Russia, but the international activist group greeted the statement warily.
"As soon as the issue of how they can leave Russia is resolved they will leave," Kremlin Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov said, according to a RIA-Novosti agency report.
"Nobody will hold them," he said.
Ivanov did not elaborate, but Interfax news agency reported that the issue hindering the crew members' departure is their lack of Russian visas.
The crew were seized by Russian security forces off a Greenpeace ship in the Barents Sea after a September protest on a Gazprom oil rig, brought to Russia and charged in Russian courts with piracy, later reduced to hooliganism. All but one of the activists have been granted bail.
It was the first time since the beginning of the affair in mid-September that a high-ranking Russian official has suggested the foreigners of 16 nationalities making up the Greenpeace crew could leave Russia.
Ivanov's comments came after an international maritime court on Friday ordered Russia to immediately release the crew and their Dutch-flagged ship in exchange for a 3.6-million-euro ($4.9-million) bond.
Russia says it does not recognise the court as having a right to rule on the matter.
Ivanov said Russia will not react to the ruling.
"The issue will be solved… according to Russian laws, not somebody's political wishes," he said.
A Saint Petersburg court this week gave bail to all but one Australian member of the crew with the proviso they remain in Russia to answer charges of hooliganism.
A Greenpeace lawyer, Anton Beneslavski, said Ivanov's comments should be treated with caution given the legal process underway.
Another Greenpeace lawyer, Mikhail Kreindlin, told AFP: "Nobody really understands their (visa) status."
He added that local migration officers told him they would grant transit visas to the foreigners only after all charges are lifted.
"They don't have visas, they were registered by migration officials in a hotel, but they are free to move around," the lawyer said.
Russia's Winter Olympics approaching
The comments by the Kremlin chief of staff were seen as a possible sign that Russia is ready to ease up on the issue as it prepares to put on its best face for the Sochi Winter Olympics, to begin in two and a half months' time.
The Greenpeace affair has sparked criticism in the West and prompted celebrities such as Madonna and Paul McCartney to appeal for the crew's freedom.
The crew members, which include two freelance journalists hired by Greenpeace, were initially charged with the heavier crime of piracy, but investigators later dropped that for the hooliganism charge.
The ship Arctic Sunrise is detained at port in the Russian northern city of Murmansk.
Australian Colin Russel, the ship's radio operator whose case was the first to be heard in a series of court proceedings this week, was denied bail and ordered to remain in the Saint Petersburg jail for another three months.
One of the people to go before the judge Friday, British national Philip Ball, was granted bail but has not walked out of the jail yet due to a technicality, Kreindlin said.
A British videojournalist among the crew, Kieron Bryan, told the BBC in an interview that the original piracy charge had been met with laughter.
The 29-year-old also said that the 24 hours following his own bailed release from prison were "incredible" and "the best moments" of his life.


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Hey Guys,
So my fiancee and I are going on our honeymoon this September. We'd ideally like to rent a cottage or house somewhere that meets the following conditions:
Local markets
Interesting food culture
Restaurants ranging from casual to fancy
Not hurricane season (probably no Carribean)
Near or on a beach
We're thinking right now of either Brazil or Vietnam. I realize this doesn't narrow it down very much but we are feeling a little stuck and I wanted to get your advice. thanks in advance for your help.
JeremyEG (and Samantha)


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Alaska's Fishing Unlimited
Lake Clark, Alaska Sport Fishing Lodge
Fishing Program
Alaska's Fishing Unlimited Lodge is in the midst of some of the world's best fresh water fishing. The area abounds with a variety of species including all five Pacific Salmon: Kings (Chinook), Reds (Sockeye), Silvers (Coho), Pink (Humpy) and Chum. The region's legendary Rainbow Trout, colorful Arctic Char, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike and Lake Trout are all wild and feisty. Since 1976 Alaska Fishing Unlimited has been perfecting the best ways to bring these fish and you together for the fishing trip of a lifetime.
Alaska Fishing Unlimited Lodge allow guests to custom build their trip because they have kept their numbers small, their planes and pilots stay with you and they are willing to fly as much as needed to get you the fishing of your choice.
Each evening, after dinner, the guests are asked what they would like to try the next day. They combine their input with our knowledge and expertise and develop a fishing plan which we finalize at breakfast the next morning. This is your trip and we want to do it your way.
Accommodations & Dining
The warm, spacious cabins sleep two people each but are big enough for three or four who want to stay together. Each cabin is equipped with a private bathroom, shower, 24-hour electricity, and plenty of space to organize your gear.
While you're on the river, they make sure your cabin is clean and well stocked with fresh towels. Upon your return, there will be ice and a freshly prepared appetizer waiting for you.
The menu is hearty, the presentation is beautiful and the food is absolutely delicious. A typical weekly menu may include Dungeness crab, grilled New York steak, salmon, halibut, barbecued baby back ribs, plus Italian, Mexican and Chinese dishes. And don't forget the homemade breads, rolls, desserts and other irresistible goodies.
On the map
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- Telephone: 907-781-2220
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Posted by Karen Slash, on Living Rooms category. February 17th, 2016
Black living room set does not appear scary but it will give presenting intimacy in this family room. As usual, it consists of sofa and table but indeed some of certain styles do not provide a table in this set; in another word the set just refers to sofa.
Currently, there are many kinds of sofa that can be comfortable when people sit down on this furniture which is dominant in this room. In this segment, let us recognize and learn 7 vallued sofa for our beloved living room and by finding out type, we can directly apply to real life.
Black White Pedicab Sofa
Nowadays, uniqueness of sofa model is admired by many people and for this reason, they want to have different situation of their family room as well as they require giving beauty in home decor. Right way for realizing that is by putting black white pedicab sofa. Besides we execute theme of black color, we also look for another color: white to support excellence of decoration. In addition to that, sofa with pedicab model can also increase uniqueness which is proved by supplying form of wheels like a real pedicab functioned for public transportation.
Black Settee with Leather and Buttock Pillow
In general, although leather material is less comfortable, the most people remain choosing this material as their sofa located in the living room. Why? It looks elegant and luxurious and we know that not all people can buy it due to the expensive price. When we take pleasure in requiring presenting luxury in this room, we also anticipate to bring about buttock pillow whose material does not refer to the leather, but it is regarding to cloth. Presence of the buttock pillow can make people whom they are sitting down feel more enjoyable because of having smooth texture.
Black Leather Sofa
Without providing buttock pillow in leather sofa it is still done by some of people. They do not think that this material can make less comfortable but they remain enjoying because they can come together in this intimate room referring to the living room.
L Settee with and without Feet
Lately, a settee with L letter form is so outstanding since it can be located in corner part and it has long length. In fact, this model is not the newest style in current time but it has been available since previous time ago. Furthermore, it has two types, namely the settee with feet and without feet and precisely we select furniture which possesses feet in order that we can clean part under the settee.
Air Mattress Sofa
It constitutes very soft sofa because it is air inside this furniture. Even though it is utilized for sitting down, it is absolutely comfortable to sleep.
Black Red Futon
Combination of two colors in a living room set is really fascinating. Moreover, presented model is immensely sparkling and marvelous such black red futon. In this matter, the seat is not completed with arm and back.
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What are kettlebells? I like to call it a functional moving weight which challenges your neuromuscular system. We are not bench pressing, squatting or doing shoulder presses in a stable environment all the time. Our bodies are always moving...whether you are moving boxes, walking your dog, picking up your kids, nieces or nephews and swinging them around, or engaged in some type of sports or physical activity, your body is always moving functionally. The problem with a traditional weight training program is that you are normally engaged in a one dimensional exercise. Our body works in several planes of motions. The more you can train your body to function in that manner, the better your fitness level will be. Oh, and don't forget, Kettlebells are great in burning fat by combining both strength and cardiovascular into one, along with core conditioning, coordination, and balance. It's a fun and great workout as well. Never boring and always challenging.
I have been training with kettlebells the last few years and can absolutely vouch for the results it has produced for my clients and for myself. I can't wait for the trade show this weekend with Kettlebell Concepts. It will be brutal..2 full days! Uh-oh... but I will be bringing back my skills in order to prepare for future kettlebell bootcamp! Stay tuned for more details.
Here is a more detailed article http://blogs.ajc.com/better-health/2009/05/20/thinner-you-kettlebell-training-the-hottest-fitness-trend-you-never-heard-of/
AND also a youtube video with Adman Cronin, one of the Kettlebell Concepts Master Trainer I took my certification course under http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aff6BoDIYik
Friday, June 5, 2009
Kettlebell Training
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The Dinglehttps://cdn.wherepetsarewelcome.uk/thumbnail/530x392c/76/3f/67/38376-the-dingle-cromer-norfolk-2-95-1495369325.jpg
from £344 Average Cost Per Week
Accommodation Detail
The Dingle is a beautiful dog friendly holiday home in Norfolk which includes the following amenities:
This property accepts bookings starting on: Saturday
Pricing information
This pet friendly property can be booked from only £344 per week. This is the average cost per week and does not take into account seasonal variations. Please visit the property owners website to confirm the price you will pay.
The property owner has provided us with the following information on their pricing:
The price shown is the average price per week. This does not take into account seasonal variation. Please visit the owners website to obtain an accurate idea of price.
Amenity Notes
Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Roadside parking on first come, first served basis. Enclosed lawned garden with furniture (seats 4). One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop, pub and beach 5 mins walk. Note: Dining table in second sitting room can easily be moved into main dining room. Note: Max 7 adults and 2 children up to 12 years.
Children Welcome
This pet friendly property also welcomes children, and provides guests with the following amenities.
Pets Welcome at The Dingle
Pet restrictions and notices
Pets are accepted on the understanding that they are kept under control, exercised off the premises, kept out of bedrooms, off the furniture and that they are never left in the property unattended. To help you choose your property we indicate in the description if it has an enclosed garden; however, this does not necessarily mean it will be escape-proof. You should also bear in mind that many beaches ban all dogs (apart from guide dogs) during the summer months. Please remember to inform Sykes Cottages of the details of all pets accompanying you. Where there is a charge for taking your pet, this will be made clear in the Amenitien section of the cottage description and at the time of booking.
This beautiful pet friendly property is found in Cromer, Norfolk
More about Cromer
The popular North Norfolk seaside town of Cromer is known for its wonderful clifftop promenade with attractive, colourful gardens and seating areas ideally placed for enjoying the stunning panoramic views over the sea. Cromer has a lovely, sandy Blue Flag beach where both children and adults can spend hours building sand castles, swimming, sunbathing or investigating the tidal pool for interesting sea creatures, which include young Cromer crabs.
Region Description
Picturesque rolling Fens, unspoilt beaches, and pretty waterways ? East Anglia is a dream holiday destination. Norfolk offers beaches, saltmarshes and quaint villages whilst equally as charming are the coast and countryside of Suffolk.
Contact Details
This property is managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages who can be contacted by phoning 01244 356695.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find a range of frequently asked questions. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please consult the property owners website.
Are Dogs Allowed?
Yes! All the properties listed on our website accept dogs, with some accepting other small animals.
Please check the property's own website for the most up to date information on pets, and please be aware some properties may make a small charge for pets.
Can I make a booking on Where Pets are Welcome?
Sorry, but we simply list properties that accept dogs and other pets, and we do not provide a booking system.
We do however provide a web link to all our listings, where you can make a booking and check availability with the owner directly. This ensures that you are presented with the most up to date information.
Can I call the owner/manager before making a booking?
Yes. We ask all owners / managers to provide a telephone number which is listed above.
You can also contact the owner using the Send Inquiry button shown above, which will allow you to email the owner / manager of the property.
Finally, you can also visit the owners website using the web link to the right.
How do I know if the property is available?
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How do I book?
Visit the property's booking page via the link provided. This will allow you to see the most up to date availability and make a booking.
What if I don't hear back from the owner?
You can send another message via the Where Pets Are Welcome "Send Inquiry" button to check if the property is still available.
We ask all owners to provide a contact number, meaning you can also call to follow up - this should be shown above.
If you still don't hear from the owner, Where Pets Are Welcome recommends that you send inquiries directly to the property.
How many dogs can I take?
We do ask that property owners provide us with this information, but we are aware a large number of listing do not include this information.
If the information is not shown, please visit the property's website link where this information can be found.
At a Glance
This gorgeous 4 bed, 2 bath property in Cromer comfortably sleeps 9, and can be booked from only £344 per week.
Pets Welcome!
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I spend a lot of time reviewing custody evaluation reports and providing feedback to clients and their divorce attorneys. Apart from the most frequent complaint about bias on the part of the custody evaluator, another common complaint has to do with relevant issues being overlooked during the custody evaluation process. While bias can usually be identified by examining the methodology used by the custody evaluator, there is often little recourse for omitted issues of concerns once the custody evaluation report is submitted. Given the expense and stress of a custody evaluation, it makes sense that steps be taken in advance to prevent this from happening.
The Problem - While I am not speaking for all court orders for custody evaluations, I can say that of the ones accompaning the problematic custody evaluation report, they can all be described as being generic and non-specific as well as providing total discretion over the custody evaluation process to the custody evaluator. I have seen literally hundreds of custody evaluation court orders that read something like this:
Dr. "Smith" will conduct a custody evaluation of Mr. "Jones", Ms. "Jones" and their children and will submit a report to the Court along with his recommendations regarding custody by September 1 2012. The parties will cooperate fully with Dr. "Smith" and sign all releases as required.
As you can see, a court order like this one provides minimal direction to the custody evaluator and absolutely no direction regarding the investigation of specific issues that might be of concern for either parent. You can now see the potential for things that go awry.
The Solution is Twofold - The court order drafted for the custody evaluation must be specific and include referral questions.
What are Referral Questions? - Referral questions are probably the best kept secret in custody evaluations. Very few of my clients' divorce attorneys are familiar with the use of referral questions in custody evaluations and as a consequence, they were not considered when planning their custody evaluation. Simply put, a referral question is a neutrally worded question aimed at identifying an issue of concern in a custody case and one that requires examination. While some referral questions are generic, others are tailored to the specifics of the custody case. Here are a few examples of referral questions that should be either included in the court order or agreed upon by counsel and submitted to the custody evaluator:
- To what extent are the parents willing and able to cooperate in a co-parenting arrangement?
- Are there any factors/issues that would prevent either parent from having joint custody? If so, what are they?
- Are the parents supportive of their child's relationship with both parents? If not, why not?
Although these are just a few generic examples, they demonstrate how well constructed referral questions have the ability to guide the custody evaluator and require him or her to comment directly on relevant issues in a custody case.
Well trained custody evaluators generally welcome the inclusion of referrals questions because they provide direction and structure to the custody evaluation without limiting their own ability to widen the scope of their investigation if they find it necessary. In the end, referral questions help the custody evaluator do a better job while ensuring clients that the issues that are of concern to them will be addressed.
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Have You Seen …? New Post RAPP approached YLLW to design and animate a video to be used as part of Virgin Media's social media campaign on Twitter during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The hashtag #VMGameOn was used throughout the games and people were encouraged to get involved and take part from the comfort of their armchairs whilst watching the games.
As well as the animation, I created other assets that were used on several social media platforms and across print at the games.
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Wilton 100-Pack Single Border Invitation comes with 100 sheets of ivory-colored invitations accompanied with mailing envelopes that have rectangular flaps and three test sheets. With dimensions of 5.5 x 8.5 inches, the papers' elegant design makes it a perfect material for printing invitations for various occasions like weddings. Moreover, the papers are compatible with most inkjet and laser printers.
The papers are thick enough but they also fit on printers quite easily. The border comes with a satin finish that makes the papers more elegant. Moreover, the test sheets prevent wasting the invitation sheets when test printing them.
The envelopes are a bit thin that one can see the papers inside them.


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This article is for those that have become proficient with chinups and pullups and want to progress into heavier weighted pulls.
Back in March of 2009 I had a knee surgery that forced me to stop hard lower body training for a little while. I still wanted to train hard, but I was limited in what I could do. This is when I decided to really focus in on pullups. I had always included pullups in my program, but up until that point they had always been more of an afterthought that I would slap on at the end of my workouts. I contacted Harry Selkow at Elitefts and got started on his plan. It worked great for awhile until I hurt my shoulder in an ostensibly random event outside of the gym. It hurt any time I lifted my arm over my head, so I was forced to stop doing pullups for awhile to let it heal. In hindsight, that injury was a blessing in disguise because it forced me to reevaluate my training and get smarter. Up until that point, I had never been good about listening to my body and frequently tried to push through injuries. As anyone that trains hard knows, this works sometimes, but it eventually catches up to you.
I stopped doing pullups completely for 2 months and used that time to get my shoulder healthy and come up with a new plan. In that time I worked on horizontal rowing, band pull-aparts, and face-pulls and scarecrows with blast straps. When I resumed my pullups program, I first switched to chinups (underhand grip), which did not irritate my shoulder nearly as much, and I was surprised to find that I was actually stronger, despite not having done the exercise for awhile. This really surprised me. Within a month of returning, I hit my goal of 5 reps with 100 pounds added, which I had proclaimed when I first contacted Harry.
At this point I set a new goal, which was to do a chinup with twice my bodyweight (175 pounds) and to do reps with 3 plates added. I knew that to achieve this goal, I had to come with a solid program that focused on progressive resistance but more importantly, kept me healthy. With most lifts, I have taken a very simple approach. I keep a logbook, and every time I repeat an exercise I try to add weight and/or reps. If I fall within the rep range I am shooting for, I add weight the next time. If I fall short on the reps, I will keep the weight the same and increase the reps. Boring, yes. Simple, yes. Effective, yes.
I quickly found, however, that when I got to a certain point on chinups, I plateaued pretty damn fast. Worse, constantly doing heavy weighted chinups was taking a toll on my shoulder. I needed a new plan. Harry Selkow taught me an extremely important lesson: that is, you don't have to go to failure all the time. Before that time, I would give myself a predetermined number of chinups to do, and I would do every single set to failure until I hit that number. This was an extremely important lesson for me to learn. Moreover, from my 2 month hiatus from chinups, I learned that I didn't have to focus exclusively on heavy chinups in order to improve my chinups. These two lessons provided the basis for my plan.
I want to be clear that this plan is just a template. I frequently made small changes based on how I was feeling, availability of equipment (I lifted in a packed school gym), and other things. I encourage you to do the same. There is certainly value in following a plan, but first and foremost, you have to listen to listen to your body and adapt to your surroundings. Anyone that is worried about weighted chinups likely has been around the block to enough to know this, but it is worth stating anyway. With that said, here is the basic outline I followed to increase my weighted chinups. This program worked for me and in one year I was able to go from 100×5 to 132×5 and achieve a double bodyweight chinup.
Here is a video of 132×5
Here are the bullet points of what I did:
1. Drop pullups entirely in favor of chinups, neutral grip chinups (palms facing), and blast straps chinups. These three exercises became my staples for both weighted and non-weighted pulls. I know some people say that chinups are easier so it's cheating and yada yada yada, and for awhile, I used that as a reason to do pullups. They constantly hurt my shoulder though, so in the end, it wasn't worth it. My point here is not to bash pullups at all. If you can do them pain free, great. My point is just to listen to your body and not subscribe to dogma that you have to do certain lifts at all costs.
2. Switch from training the back twice every week, to once every 5-6 days. I found that for me, hitting the back muscles twice each week was actually slowing my progress down rather than speeding it up, and it was causing some pretty substantial elbow pain. When I dropped the frequency slightly, my strength actually went up fast. I still hit the muscles more frequently than a standard one bodypart a week split, but this slight change made a big difference in my recovery.
3. Only focus on chinups 2 out of every 3 back workouts. This means that every third back workout I would drop chinups and focus the workout solely around horizontal rowing variations. This gave my shoulders a break while still strength my lats. I guess you could consider the third workout to be a chinup deload of sorts.
4. On chinup focused workouts, alternate between weighted and non-weighted pulls. I personally find that heavy weighted chinups tear up my shoulders and elbows if done with a high frequency, and I have spoken with many others that have had similar experiences. To combat this, I rotated in bodyweight chinups to give my joints a break while still working my muscles. On weighted days, I did them first in my workout while I was fresh. On bodyweight days, I did them near the end of my workout when I was fatigued.
On weighted chinup days, I followed a very simple progressive plan. I started at a 10 rep max and simply added 2.5-10 pounds each time I repeated the exercise, depending on how I was feeling. Usually it would be small jumps, but there were times I was feeling frisky and added more. The reps inevitably dropped some as the weights increased, but not very fast. Once I got down to 4 reps, I reset my numbers back to a 10 rep max (albeit higher than the previous 10rm) and started the process over again. This system worked very well and I really did not stall. You have to remember though that I was only doing weighted chins once every three back workouts, so I had plenty of time between each workout—usually a little over two weeks. Had I tried to do weighted chins every workout, this plan would have stalled very quickly. It may seem crazy to only do weighted chins once every 15 days or so, but I promise you will not get weaker.
On non-weighted days, I stuck to my old plan of picking a predetermined number and trying to reach it in as few sets as possible. I actually kept this number at 100 reps for the whole time and just tried to get there in fewer sets, but I would recommend that you adjust the number depending on your current level to a number that will take your 7-8 sets to start (this number will come down as you improve). The difference, however, was that this time I rarely took the sets to failure. On occasion I would overestimate myself and fail to complete a rep, but for the most part I always left a rep or two in the tank. In the past, taking every set to failure, my numbers would drop off dramatically after the first set and it would take more sets to reach 100. Leaving reps in the tank actually allowed me to get to 100 faster. It may seem counterintuitive, but it works. Also, I spaced these sets throughout my workout, so I had very long rest periods. If you try to sets of max reps with short rest, the reps will fall off very fast. On days when I wasn't feeling up to par, I would use the bodyweight days to give my body a break and do 10 sets of 5 reps in between other exercises. These workouts were very easy, so it gave me a break while still getting some lat work in. I should also note that I did each rep, both weighted and unweighted, with a full range of motion, to full extension and getting my chin over the bar. I am not going to get into an argument about the efficacy of kipping pullups; I am just stating what I did.
So here is what it would look like:
Workout 1- Weighted Chins (changing grips frequently)
(5-6 days later) Workout 2- Bodyweight Chins
(5-6 days later) Workout 3- Rows
(5-6 days later) Weighted Chins again (and so on and so forth)
5. Push the rows hard. But isn't this supposed to be about chinups? Yes, but I found that as my rowing improved, so too did my chinups. I kept a logbook and constantly tried to increase my numbers. Like with chinups, I found several rowing variations that worked well for me. For me, this meant rows with a neutral grip, as these caused no pain in my shoulder. I spent time experimenting with many variations and settled on four in particular.
– Inverted Rows with Blast Straps. This was a great exercise with minimal lower back stress. Using blast straps was nice because I would rotate my hands and allow my shoulder to move through a natural range of motion. I also started doing these with 1 arm to increase the difficulty. This has actually become one of my favorite exercises.
– Trap Bar Pendlay Rows- This is basically a barbell row (only using the trap bar) where you reset the weight each rep.
– Old school t-bar rows. This is where you put the bar in a corner and using a V-grip handle to row between your legs.
– "Kroc" Dumbell Rows- Any one reading this undoubtedly knows what these are. I did not do them often because the dumbbells in my gym did not go up high enough, but I used them whenever I visited a different gym.
On "rowing" days, I picked two of these variations and did about 4 sets of each, unless I chose Kroc rows, in which case it would 1-2 work sets. I started with a weight I could get about 12-15 reps and would add weight each set going up to top set of 6-8 reps. Each set was pushed hard, though again, not to complete failure. I usually stuck with each row variation for 3-4 workouts in a row before switching to another variation. However, again, this was just a template. I was lifting in a very busy gym, and if the equipment was being used, I would do a different row—no big deal. The important thing was that every single time I did an exercise, I referred back to the last time I did that exercise in my logbook and tried to beat the previous performance. It is all about progression.
6. Include weighted hangs at the end of each back workout. I actually got this idea from Dante Trudel, the creator of Doggcrapp training. His protocol is aimed at fascial stretching where the trainee uses straps and hangs from the bar with heavy weight hanging from a dip belt. I employed a similar strategy, but with different goals. My goal with these hangs was to let my body adjust to the feeling of hanging with heavy weight added and improve my grip strength. Thus, I did not use lifting straps for these hangs. I simply hung for 30 seconds with as heavy a weight as I could and increased the weight as time went on. When it came time to test a double bodyweight chinup, my body was used to hanging with heavy weight so it did not come as a huge shock to the system.
As a side benefit, these weighted hangs feel great for spinal decompression after a hard workout. Start LIGHT on these and let your body adapt before adding a ton of weight. The goal is not to rip your arms off. You can use any grip you'd like, though I personally think a neutral grip is best.
General Points
1. Stay Lean. If you are not lean already, get lean. Extra fat will only hurt you in the quest to get better at weight chinups. You can't count those love handles and beer gut as weight added.
2. Be consistent. Inconsistency is the number one thing that I see holding most people back that aren't where they want to be.
3. Know when to deload or take a week off. We all love to train, so it can be hard to lay off the throttle. I struggle with this myself, but time and time again, when I do it, I come back stronger. The template I have outlined is meant to be worked into your current training program (of course it will take the place of the current lat and back work). Take your regularly scheduled deloads and off weeks as normal. Resume this program when you resume your other training. I would personally recommend a week off every 6-8 weeks. Listen to your body though and do what you need to do.
4. Buy some blast straps, TRX, or rings. I prefer blast straps because they are a little more heavy duty and will hold substantial loads, but anything will work fine. Getting blast straps has been one of the best investments I have made, and they are a great tool for improving chinups. They are great for accessory exercises like face pulls, scarecrows, and inverted rows, but they are great for chinups as well. At first, your numbers might go down a little bit as you adjust to the instability, but once you get used to them it is great. They allow your shoulder to move through a natural range of motion. In fact, when I first tested the double bodyweight chinup, I used the blast straps to do it.
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Also, invest in a comfortable dip belt like the one from Spud. You will thank me for this. Those old leather belts will just tear your hips up if you do heavy chinups frequently. Plus, the bright yellow color will draw attention as you show off your newfound chinup strength.
I hope this provides you with some direction for progressing on weighted chinups. This is what has worked for me, and I think it can work for you. Try it out and see for yourself. Best of luck, and have fun!


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(Pretending to talk on the phone when your opponent is waiting for the face-off: Gangster. Photo via @BellatorMMA)
Bellator 88 goes down tonight at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia, headlined by Alexander Shlemenko and Maiquel Falcao meeting for the promotion's vacant middleweight title. This is a big freaking deal, relatively speaking. Here's why you should care, and perhaps even tune in to the Spike broadcast at 10 p.m. / 9 p.m. CT.
Currently riding a nine-fight win streak, Shlemenko is 7-1 under the Bellator banner, winning the Season 2 and Season 5 middleweight tournaments. Though he lost his first title challenge in a 2010 decision against Hector Lombard, Shlemenko at least holds the distinction of being the only guy who Lombard wasn't able to KTFO during his Bellator run. (We'd call that a "half-win.") Shlemenko's Season 5 tournament sweep in 2011 should have secured him a rematch with Lombard, but the Cuban slugger buggered off to the UFC, vacating his title.
Enter "Big Rig." After an odd one-and-done career in the UFC, Maiquel Falcao eventually landed in Bellator, where he scored three consecutive unanimous decision victories last year to win the Season 6 Middleweight Tournament. And so, Bellator's last two middleweight tournament winners will now face each other. So will Falcao's power triumph over Shlemenko's fancy spinnin'-shit? Check out some relevant videos after the jump and let us know what you think…
(Shlemenko vs. Bryan Baker, 6/24/10)
(Shlemenko vs. Zelg Galesic, 9/17/11)
(Shlemenko vs. Brian Rogers, 10/15/11)
(Shlemenko vs. Ikuhisa Minowa, 4/7/12)
(Falcao vs. Julio Cesar Bilik, 7/9/11)
(Falcao vs. Norman Paraisy, 3/16/12)
(Falcao vs. Andreas Spang, 5/18/12)


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Beer sausage hoagies with peppers and onions
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Forget the bleachers! Alma Mater Mealtime can be celebrated with game day favorites, right in your own kitchen. Put on your team's jersey, turn on the game and cheer on your team while gobbling down one of these beer sausage hoagies.
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 package brats or Italian sausages of your choice (if entertaining, figure on 2 per person, at least)
- 2 large white onions, sliced into long strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into long strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into long strips
- 1 bottle of beer of your choice (lager beer works great)
- Hoagie buns
- In a large pot with a lid, coat the bottom of it with the olive oil.
- Add the sausages and cook them until they are browned.
- Remove the sausages, and add some onions and peppers. If more olive oil is needed, add it here.
- Cook until the onions are translucent. Return the sausages back to the pot, and add the beer.
- Cook over medium heat until the beer has cooked down to a syrup, about 15 minutes.
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CityVille Deluxe Warehouse: Everything you need to know
At this point in the CityVille game, you've likely ran out of room to put all your stuff. (Unless you've been expanding to compensate.) Thankfully, Zynga has provided us with a place to store extra houses, businesses, decorations and Community Buildings: The Deluxe Warehouse. This new building will hold up to 24 items when fully upgraded. It might not sound like a lot, but consider the items you're probably going to store. Yeah, it's big, and we have all the details to build it behind the break.
The Deluxe Warehouse Goal:
- Have a warehouse that has been upgraded to 4 staff members.
- Click on your Warehouse to upgrade it to a Deluxe version.
- Store a Residence in your newly upgraded Deluxe Warehouse.
Funny enough, this Goal is also the building requirements for completing the Deluxe Warehouse. Just make sure you have a basic Warehouse with four staff members. Then, just upgrade it to the Deluxe edition and throw a home in there. It's that simple. However, there are a number of things to know about the Deluxe Warehouse before using it.
Buildings with pending collections will lose that money, XP and whatever else might have been in there if stored in the Deluxe Warehouse. Just remember to collect from buildings before storing them. To use the Deluxe Warehouse directly, find a button in the Tools menu above the Build button. Finally, you're ready to run the Deluxe Warehouse, but here are few more pointers:
Deluxe Warehouses can store the following building types:
- Businesses
- Residences
- Community Buildings
- Decorations
Things you can not store:
- Buildings under construction
- Neighbor Franchises
- Franchise Headquarters
- Storage Buildings
- Crops
- Water items: piers, docks, boats
- Roads & Sidewalks
- Original city signs (the ones that you start with)
[Source and Image Credit: CityVille Forums]
Check out the rest of our CityVille Cheats & Tips right here.
Have you started building your Deluxe Warehouse? What tips do you have for getting it done quickly? Sound off in the comments. Add Comment.


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Throughout history fashion has represented individuals of various sub groups and played a huge role in defining the individuals or group they represent. We often do not realize the importance of our fashion trends among each sub culture, age range, demographic, etc.. though these trends speak volumes through self expression and symbolism. Fashion trends tend to group by decade among each subgroup and social class as all the circumstances, and influences of that era influence them. Lets see each type of apparel in depth and look at the details of the changes throughout each decade.
Beginning with different occupations, we have various styles with commonalities among them. An example would be with government occupations that often wear clothing that expresses authority with shoulder straps, badges, bold and serious colors and more. This can be seen in some government jobs where the clothing tends to show authority with badges, titles, and shoulder straps. Police officers and soldiers are easily identified by the style of their uniforms. Plumbers, electricians, contractors, construction workers and more, can be identified by their heavy clothing with company logos. When you see an individual wearing a nice suit, clothing or nice accessories such as watches or jewelry, you can assume they are in a white color job because of their apparel. Business, Finance, Fine dining, and a few others are often the industries known as white collar careers.
Trends among clothing often stem from sub groups and social classes. These can be summed up in these categories: bohemian style, arty, chic, classic, exotic, flamboyant, glamourous, sexy, romantic, sophisticated, western, traditional, preppy, punk, tomboy, rocker, and goth. The sub groups of those such as: gothic, punk, rocker, are considered non mainstream or alternative apparel. Alternative clothing is known for apparel that stands out from every other group, often being outlandish and very unique. Between gothic, punk, rocker, and other listed alternative clothing types, they are very different in their styles.
Let's examine each one in more detail, beginning with Punk clothing. Punk began in the 1970's and was defined by its sharpness and creative elements. A lot of spandex, leopard print, leather, and strange combinations categories punk wear accurately. Gothic clothing derives from a subculture that has a morbid and dark sense that uses much black, dark eyeliner, and some punk characteristics.
These styles of clothing reveal much about the wearer and therefore, you can learn much about someone simply by how they dress. You can generally get an idea of what subgroup they tend to relate most often with and their wear often reveals many cues about them. It is amazing how much you can learn about a person based simply off their clothing!


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Corner Checkers, also known as 'Ugolki' - the popular board game that you can play with your friends or against challenging computer opponent.
The goal of the game is to transfer your pieces from your own corner to the opposing corner. On each turn, a player either moves a single piece to an adjacent open square, or jumps over one or more pieces in sequence.
* Exclusive user interface and great sound effects
* Single player and two players game - play with your friends or against artificial intelligence engine
* 4 levels of difficulty
* Auto-difficulty - game engine tracks your playing skills and adapts game difficulty exactly for you
* Move undo function that allows you multiple retries and workout of your checker standing
* Automatic save when you exit game or receive a phone call
* iPhone, iPad and iPod touch support


text: Born around an open fire to ward off the darkness, storytelling has always been a light, illuminating our connections and our place in the world. In theatre, the ghostlight continues this tradition — a small ever-burning light guiding storytellers to the stage. Ghostlight Ensemble sheds light on the human experience and provokes communal connections beyond the edge of the stage.


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Raven-Symone says she was "slapped upside the chest" twice during a red carpet interview this week -- after a producer wanted her to get out of the way so they could talk to Kendall Jenner instead.
But video of the moment in question tells a slightly different story.
toofab has exclusively obtained video of "The View" host's chat with StarShop App reporter Alicia Quarles -- and, while she's definitely booted in lieu of the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star, it wasn't quite as hostile as Raven made it sound.
In the clip above, we see Symone and Quarles talking about beauty must-haves, as Kendall lingers in the background. Before Raven's even allowed to answer, she gets cut off by a producer just off-camera. "Alicia," the woman interjects, before motioning to Jenner.
"Oh, that's O.K., someone's more important, so I'll let them go ahead," the former "Cosby" star quips, before you hear someone else say, "Sorry, we're gonna go with Kendall."
It's embarrassing for Raven, sure, but here's how she described the incident on "The View" earlier this week:
"I was at the 'Zoolander 2' premiere, I'm on the carpet and I understand there's rise and fall of people's celebrity. I get it. I respect those who get it," she explained. "However, I'm doing an interview with someone and the producer of this show, she goes like this 'MOVE! Move! Get Kendall, get out of the way!"
"I looked at her, I said 'I guess she's more important than everyone else,'" she continued. "That's fine, but you don't have to hit me to get someone else's interview. You can ask me kindly, [say] 'Excuse me, Kendall Jenner is coming, I need to interview her' and I'll wait. Don't slap me upside the chest. I got hit twice because this girl came up behind me."
If anything, it looks like Quarles goes in for a hug before Raven walks away, but there's where any physical contact ends.
For her part, here's what the producer in question has to say about the entire ordeal:
"I was on the red carpet with StarShop, the new celebrity shopping app. We greatly enjoyed interviewing Raven-Symone at the 'Zoolander 2' premiere. In fact, we specifically sought her out on the red carpet, as we were excited to speak with her and hear her point of view," StarShop Executive Producer Felicia Miller-Stehr tells toofab. "Contrary to media reports, I did not 'hit' her [Raven-Symone] to get someone else's [Kendall Jenner] interview, and our video footage speaks for itself."


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North Carolina: PGA Tour rookie Patrick Reed has not yet established himself on the U.S. circuit but that could change soon if he continues his current form.
Hot on the heels of two high finishes in his last two starts, Reed maintained his sizzling run to earn a one-stroke lead after the second round of the $5.3 million Wyndham Championship on Friday.
"We`ve been working extremely hard trying to fine-tune everything," the 23-year-old told reporters after shooting a bogey-free, six-under-par 64 on a calm, mild morning at Sedgefield Country Club.
"And lately with how I`ve been hitting the ball and how I`ve been putting, it just seems to all be clicking."
Reed posted an 11-under 129 total to finish a stroke in front of another young gun, fellow American John Huh, who fired the day`s best score with an eight-birdie 62.
Compatriot Jordan Spieth (66) was another shot back at nine under, suggesting that the future of American golf is in good hands with all three front-runners aged 23 or less.
Defending champion Sergio Garcia, among a large group in joint third place overnight, shot a level-par 70 to slip six strokes off the pace.
Reed made his first cut on the PGA Tour here two years ago, but he has his sights set far higher this week after finishing seventh and ninth in his last two starts.
"I just need to put four rounds together and hopefully that`s this week," said Reed, whose wife, Justine, serves as his caddie.
"She knows just as much about the golf swing, why I hit it left or right or anything like that, so if I ever get out of whack she can fix me immediately."
Huh, the 2012 PGA Tour rookie of the year, was by no means shocked after shooting a 62, though he felt a 64 was more likely when he teed off.
"I was able to put everything together and I`m really pleased," said Huh, who was born in New York of Korean parents and spent several years of his childhood living in South Korea.
He says he has been playing well since changing his driver shortly before the Masters, but had not put every component of his game together in the same round until Friday.
Garcia, meanwhile, lamented a cold putter, not for the first time in his career, after missing five putts from inside seven feet to fall six strokes off the pace.
"I would have loved to shoot at least a couple under (par) today. I feel I played well enough to do it but I didn`t," the Spaniard said. "I wasn`t able to hole it as well as yesterday from four, five, six feet."
The cut fell at one-under 139 and among those to miss out were former major winners Ben Curtis, Stewart Cink, Lucas Glover, Davis Love III, Mike Weir, Vijay Singh and Padraig Harrington.
Saturday`s third round will start at 7 a.m. local (1100 GMT), because officials are worried that predicted rain will leave the course unplayable later in the day.


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As one of 278 solo riders who have completed the Race Across America, the world's toughest race, over the last 30 years, As no. 8 in 2014, even as the world's youngest RAAM participant. With only a few hours of rest per day, biked Aske Søby 4.868 km in one stretch of 10 days and 22 hours.
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October seems to bring out the "G words": ghoulish, gruesome, gory. Now, just in time for Halloween, one of the masters of writing about those words has another one for you to consider: God.
Florida author Michael Largo ("Final Exits: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of How We Die") has added "God's Lunatics" to his repertoire of books that delve into shocking topics. Sort of a "Mondo Cane" of the oddities and often frightening characteristics of religion, "Lunatics" is also a lighthearted and funny look at religion in all its reiterations.
Largo examined how creativity and reckless abandonment cross paths in "Genius and Heroin," a snapshot of our culture and the love/hate madness of creative individuals , such as Edgar Allan Poe, Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Hemingway. He has also written "Portable Obituary," which chronicles some of the more unusual published death statements.
"The study of dying and living in society is a snapshot of history," Largo said. "It tells you, in a haiku way, what was happening at the particular time."
"Lunatics" is eclectic, covering everything from wizards to mystics and from ecstasy to ectoplasm, along with the old reliable serpent-worship. The entries are in a handy alphabetical format with most shorter than a page or two, just perfect for bathroom readers. There's enough in the book to pretty much offend anyone, regardless of his or her religious persuasion.
"God's Lunatics" starts, naturally enough, with "abracadabra," describing how the phrase was first written as a chant and then transferred to an amulet, with the letters spelling the word in an inverted pyramid. The charm was worn to ward off "military fever." The final entry is Zoroastrianism, the religion devoted to the teachings of the ancient Iranian prophet Zoroaster.
By the way, Largo spent 17 years in Jesuit Schools. He did not say if any of the entries grew out of his experiences there.
Largo is the kind of guy who likes to pore over death certificates looking for cause of death. He says "the final moment" fascinates him.
For example, he points to the fact that from the 1790s to 1880s "ecstasy" (not the modern drug) was named as the cause of death on almost 20,000 death certificates in the United States. It was often attributed to religious fanaticism, which he details in his new book.
Largo said it was while researching "Final Exit," which catalogues some of the more unusual ways people have died, that he was motivated to write about how religion and death overlap.
"There is sort of symmetry between religion and death," he said, pointing to graveyards and churches. "Studying death helps explore what drives us, especially our fear of mortality. People have to believe in something."
Largo said that over time advances in science have changed how we record death. In the 1700s, for instance, he said that there were only hundreds of recorded causes of death, and "fever" was often listed as the sole cause; today, there would be 400 to 500 variations just to describe that one aspect alone.
"We have new names for old ways of dying," he said, pointing out that with the advance of technology, we also have developed new ways to die, such as "tumble blogging," which is sort of blogging yourself to death (which shouldn't be confused with tumblr blogging).
He also says that modern society is still squirrelly about death. When President Gerald R. Ford died, Largo said he conducted an experiment, collecting and comparing hundreds of different news sources. His conclusion: "Not one listed the cause of death."


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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. --The parents of a Huntington Beach junior lifeguard killed during a training exercise are suing the city of Huntington Beach. Allyssa Squirrell, 11, was taking part in an ocean drill last summer when she was hit by a lifeguard boat.
Her parents, Rick and Pam Squirrell, have filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Huntington Beach. They allege that city employees were negligent and caused their daughter's death. The suit claims the employees did not operate the boat safely or slow down near swimmers, or have enough flotation devices on board.
Prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against the veteran marine safety officer who was at the helm when the boat hit the girl.
There was no comment by the Huntington Beach City Attorney.


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Grand Island's entry into Section VI Federation hockey began with a 4-1 loss to Amherst Saturday at the Northtown Center in Amherst.
The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the first period before GI's Bobby Kerr scored a shorthanded goal, assisted by Bob Ryan, to tie the game at 9:32 of the second period. Just over a minute later, Sam Kraus's goal put the Tigers ahead 2-1, a lead they carried into the second intermission. Amherst's Tyler Larwood scored on a wraparound, the first of his two goals in the third period, which put the game out of reach for GI.


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|A bike with fuel injection system, capable of being very economical in the urban course yet very strong with fast responses to the accelerator in the off-road.
|General information
|Yamaha XTZ 250 Lander
|Enduro / offroad
|75.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
|Engine and transmission
|249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
|Engine type:
|Single cylinder, four-stroke
|21.00 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
|2.10 Nm (0.2 kgf-m or 1.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
|Top speed:
|135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)
|0-100 km/h (0-62 mph):
|12.000 seconds
|1/4 mile (0.4 km):
|19.000 seconds
|Max RPM:
|Bore x stroke:
|74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
|Valves per cylinder:
|Fuel system:
|Fuel control:
|Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
|Lubrication system:
|Wet sump
|Cooling system:
|Oil & air
|Transmission type,
final drive:
|Wet plate
|Fuel consumption:
|3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg)
|Greenhouse gases:
|76.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
|Exhaust system:
|Single stainless steel pipe
|Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
|Rake (fork angle):
|103 mm (4.1 inches)
|Front suspension:
|Telescopic forks
|Front wheel travel:
|240 mm (9.4 inches)
|Rear suspension:
|Monoshock w/ links
|Rear wheel travel:
|220 mm (8.7 inches)
|Front tyre:
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|Front brakes:
|Single disc
|Rear brakes diameter:
|245 mm (9.6 inches)
|Physical measures and capacities
|Dry weight:
|130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
|Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:
|142.0 kg (313.1 pounds)
|Power/weight ratio:
|0.1615 HP/kg
|Seat height:
|875 mm (34.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
|Overall height:
|1,180 mm (46.5 inches)
|Overall length:
|2,125 mm (83.7 inches)
|Overall width:
|830 mm (32.7 inches)
|Ground clearance:
|245 mm (9.6 inches)
|1,390 mm (54.7 inches)
|Fuel capacity:
|11.00 litres (2.91 gallons)
|Reserve fuel capacity:
|4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
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|Color options:
|Blue, Red, Black
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Sweden's biggest residential property broker sees unchanged prices in 2012
Fastighetsbyrån, Sweden's biggest broker of residential property and part of the Swedbank group of businesses, says the majority of staff polled around the country believe property prices will remain static through 2012.
A total of 494 brokers in 250 offices responded to the survey, which asked their views on prices of houses, apartments and holiday homes.
63.2% said that house prices will remain unchanged through next year. That compares to 10.3% who believe prices will go up, and 26.5% who believe they will go down.
For apartments the figures were 68.4%, 18.6% and 13% respectively.
"It is always hard to predict future prices. This year it feels even more difficult becuase so much depends on what happens to the global economy and how Sweden will be affected," said Lars-Erik Nykvist, chief executive.
"Continued turbulence in the wider world points to lower demand in the housing market. At the same time this is being counterbalanced by lower interest rates and lack of housing. Overall I agree with our brokers, that there will be no great price changes either way."
Two key trends emerged from the survey. One is that an increasing number of people in the market are selling their existing property first before buying.
The second trend is that fewer buyers want to acquire property requiring renovation.
Both trends are the result of lower margins among property buyers, and more restrictive lending practices by banks, which is leaving less money over from property transactions to be spent on renovating acquired property.


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As the nation celebrates April as School Library Month, it's a good time to reflect on the essential role that school librarians play in our children's education. A recent study in the state of Washington showed the wisdom of investing in school librarians. As part of the study, Dr. Elizabeth Coker conducted a data analysis of a 40-question survey conducted by the Washington State's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) among 1,486 of the 2,428 K-12 schools in the state.
The results of that study, which was undertaken on behalf of the Washington Library Media Association, were summed up in a report, Certified Teacher-Librarians, Library Quality and Student Achievement in Washington State Public Schools (PDF). Those results showed that students attending schools with certified teacher-librarians perform better on standardized tests and are more likely to graduate. The reason, the report states, is that certified teacher-librarians "are far more likely to be directly involved in teaching curriculum-designed around Common Core standards."
They are also "more likely to use up-to-date library curriculum developed in collaboration with general education teachers." Information technology plays a huge part, since librarians "carry a heavy load of teaching responsibilities focused on information technology; skills that are necessary for success in higher education as well as virtually any profession in today's world."
What this report demonstrates," said Sharyn Merrigan, president of the Washington Library Media Association, "is that for a small investment in stronger library programs staffed by certified teacher-librarians, the state could reap a windfall in having students primed for college or careers and ready to contribute to society."
But she had some words of caution as well.
"Yet the state has cut approximately 200 certified teacher-librarians from schools for the past 15 years, and many school districts have eliminated librarians and library programs entirely."
After all, he said, "Who on staff is teaching information technology? Who on staff is helping teachers how to integrate information technology?" The answer? School librarians, since schools need school librarians to provide teachers with the instruction on how to use new technology.
Along with the legislation with updated language and the recent study, another good sign is that a recent Supreme Court decision ruled that the state's schools are underfunded. Seasholes hopes that with the state making up for the shortfall in future years, he and others whose positions are funded at half time will become fully funded.
Seasholes, who is the librarian and a teacher at Sanislo Elementary School, a school with a population that is 75 percent free and reduced lunch, said that, in one of its significant findings, the report states, "while high-poverty schools do have worse graduation rates than low-poverty schools, this gap is not inevitable; and one key factor distinguishing high-performing high-poverty schools from low-performing high-poverty schools is a quality library program."
Overall, he said, there is reason to hope, as school librarians are using information technology to rebrand themselves, showing themselves to be an invaluable resource.
Learn more about why school libraries are essential.
Caroline Kennedy, 2013 National Library Week Chair, visits with students and school librarian, Craig Seasholes, at the school library at Sanislo Elementary in Seattle during National Library Week.
Caroline Kennedy visits with students in the school library at Sanislo Elementary School in Seattle during NA]ational Library Week 2013.


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