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Hello! Hello! I'm back with another tip for all of the unemployed folks out there! This one is a great one if you are starting to get cabin fever and it is to…
Introvert or Extrovert, people do well when they are with other people.
Humans are social animals. Some more so than others. So in order to establish who you are you have to make an appearance, make your name and presence known. You don't have to be everywhere or do everything. Actually, you probably shouldn't even attempt that. Just choose wisely and have faith that the people you meet, you are meant to meet.
You will find that not only will connecting with people be good for possibly a job connection, but it also helps you practice talking about yourself and really listening and getting to know others.
Since I had no choice but to meet new people because I was new to the state, I bravely put myself out there. I turned to places like Instagram, I followed local hashtags and then I emailed some people with shared interests to see if they wanted to meet. That might sound scary, but to be totally honest, I've had nothing but great results from being friendly.
I also joined a few professional design groups in my area through AIGA Minnesota so I could meet others in my field. That has been majorly helpful for getting a sense of the creative culture in my area.
Finally, I enrolled in an online class! I love being able to meet and collaborate with people face to face but connecting online has been rewarding too, I think that's because you already have something in common with your fellow classmates, the subject you're learning together!
I joined the winter class of Life with Intention Online and I loved it. I was even able to meet some local girls who were also taking the class.
Since that class wrapped up, I'm now taking Marie Forleo's b-school and I'll be taking Hilary Rushford's class Elegance Excellence after that! The communities that are built into these courses were a huge pro when I was deciding on if I should take these classes.
No matter how social you think you are, it is beneficial to just try going to at least one event a month. Think of it as an opportunity and know that so many people want to connect with others too. If you are nice to others, it is almost a sure thing that you will feel it coming back to you!
Now get out there and meet some rad people! Or connect with an old friend!
Do you have any examples of times when you put yourself out there and it went well maybe even in the face of fear or new people? Also, if you have an off night, don't take it personally. It almost never has anything to do with who you are!
See you tomorrow with tip #6! It's my favorite of all of them and I do it every single day :)


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Looks like all other Green coloured Pit Viper of South-East Asia and not easy to identify it to species level. Superficially this species can be differentiated with other Green Pit Vipers by checking the presence of highly keeled scales on temporal region of head.
Average length- 50cm.
Maximum length- 105cm (Female), 57.5cm (Male).
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Body somewhat slender, covered with highly keeled scales. Upper body color green or yellowish-green with interscale color black. A fine white line starts from posterior of eyes and runs along the last dorsal row till the base of tail. Females usually with no such stripe or present in very indistinct form.
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Belly color mostly yellowish-green or greenish white with darker color on edge. Subcaudal scales usually paired.
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Head triangular, not depressed, covered with very small and strongly keeled scales; clearly broader than neck. Patternless green on top and upper lip color yellow or greenish-white, matching with belly color. Eyes have vertically elliptical pupil.
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Prehensile and rather short tail ends with a pointed tip. Marked with brown or dark brown spots.

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The Ohio Republican Party says Kewpee burgers would be even more of a bargain under Gov. John Kasich's proposed sales tax cut
Sampling the local fare is a staple on the menu of any politician worth his salt.
For that reason alone, John Kasich is fortunate to be governor of Ohio.
Ohio is the brass buckle on the burger belt. It is Ground Beef Zero.
It is Mondo Carne.
Rivals stake competing claims, but Ohio can credit two brothers from Akron, Charles and Frank Menches, for inventing and naming the hamburger in 1885. Menches Brothers Restaurants still feature the original recipe.
The oldest burger chain, White Castle, is headquartered in Columbus, not far from the home of Wendy's in Dublin. The founder of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee' chains came from Upper Sandusky. The Big Boy, "a meal in one on a double-deck bun," was created as the first double-decker in California, but Manners' in Cleveland and Frisch's in Cincinnati gave it white sauce perfection, inspiring the Big Mac.
And so on.
When Kasich took his State of the State address on the road last week to Lima, he made a stop that followed the lead of other visitors and then tweeted about it: "Enjoyed a quick Kewpee burger before the State of the State in Lima tonight."
The Ohio Republican Party tweeted its own comment: "Kewpie burgers are delicious. An Ohio institution. And they'll cost less thanks to John Kasich's tax cut."
Is that true -- or a whopper? PolitiFact Ohio dug in with relish.
First, we will stipulate that Kewpee burgers are delicious and worthy of the restaurant's slogan: "Hamburger pickle on top! Makes your heart go flippity flop!"
We agree that the diner is an Ohio institution, even though @ohiogop misspelled its name. One of the oldest burger chains in the country, Kewpee was started in Michigan (Wendy's founder Dave Thomas once said that the Kewpee near his home in Michigan inspired him to go into the business) but has its headquarters in Lima. Its downtown location is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kasich's "tax cut" cited by @ohiogop is the sales tax plan that is part of the governor's proposed two-year budget. To help pay for a 20 percent cut in the state's income tax, the plan would cut the state sales tax rate, from 5.5 percent to 5 percent, while widening its scope to nearly all service purchases.
Restaurant meals -- such as Kasich's pre-speech Kewpee burger -- are covered by the sales tax. Take-out meals are not taxed, and would not be under Kasich's proposal.
In Allen County, where Lima is located, state and county taxes combine for a 6.5 percent sales tax rate, the Ohio Department of Taxation told us. Under Kasich's plan, the rate would drop to 5.8 percent.
That would cut the tax on a plain Kewpee burger -- priced at $1.80 each -- from 12 cents to 10 cents, according to the tax collection schedule posted by the Department of Taxation.
So what's the take-away?
It is accurate to say that a delicious burger eaten at the iconic Kewpee in Lima would cost 2 cents less under Kasich's tax proposal, leaving all other factors unchanged. Someone eating two burgers a week would save enough in 10 months to buy another burger.
The price of take-out burgers would remain the same, however. That's an important clarification that gives the statement a rating of Mostly True.


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Cafe run by a young entrepreneur is going from strength to strength, and we're not just talking coffee.
At a time when headlines about the demise of the high street are dominating national news, any independent business managing to get by is a success story.
But in Hemel Hempstead, far from scraping along, one stand-alone coffee shop is going from strength to strength.
Owned and run by 25-year-old Amy Michie, Tiki's in the town centre has been serving cappucinos, lattes, espressos and all manner of teas and treats for around three and a half years.
After taking over when Amy was just 21 years old, the staff number has more than tripled from a team of just three to now having 10 friendly baristas.
The growth doesn't stop there – Amy and the team continue to improve the range of items on offer for their loyal customer base and now have almost doubled the floorspace by expanding into the first floor.
Dubbed The Brew Room, the upstairs coffee lounge is a kids-free zone designed to appeal to adults who want a relaxing cuppa, and really want to appreciate the variety of blends on offer.
While families with little ones can still make use of the child-friendly play area downstairs, The Brew Room has a more old-fashioned feel complete with a gramophone-style music speaker and an eclectic mix of furniture which Amy says is sourced from antique fairs, eBay and even a neighbour.
An impressive bespoke worktop and high seating bar carved from solid wood were the new venue's most expensive purchases.
Amy, who lives in Leighton Buzzard, said: "It was an empty space that I was paying rent on, but wasn't getting any use out of, so I thought I would introduce a new concept.
"Being up here is quite nice and relaxed. People really appreciate the fact that there are no children up here, they can get away from that side of things – even parents themselves when they have a bit of free time."
The Brew Room offers artisan blends and is more coffee-focused than the downstairs zone, which also offers a range of sandwiches, paninis and cakes, as well as handmade sweets and chocolates.
The businesswoman says it can be hard to compete with the country's top coffee chains – with a Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero all in close walking distance from her unique venue.
She said: "There's a massive competition in this town.
"I think people come here because we're different, because we're independent and we're nice – we are very service-driven.
"It's a more personal service than you get in the bigger chains – we don't get people's names or orders wrong, we like to talk to people and get to know them better.
"I'd say about 70-80% of our customers come here regularly."
One of the most impressive parts of Tiki's newest venture is the ceiling – a veritable Sistine Chapel among coffee houses.
Amy spotted the idea for the multi-coloured, patchwork design on Pinterest and recreated it with fabrics and wallpaper stuck on to the existing ceiling tiles.
Talking of the renovation process, she said: "I loved doing it – I really enjoyed the process.
"The ceiling took the longest, but I am really pleased with it all.
"Once the building work on the Marlowes outside has finished, and especially when Spring comes, this whole area will look great and The Brew Room will be a nice place to sit and look out over it all. I'm feeling really positive about it."
Search TiKi's and The Brew Room on Facebook to like the pages and get latest updates – or pop down for a brew!


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CHICAGO (AP) -- Grains futures rose or were flat Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for July delivery was flat at $6.805 a bushel; July corn rose 7.75 cents to $6.7625 a bushel; July oats were flat at $3.965 a bushel; while July soybeans rose 11.5 cents to $15.24 a bushel.
Beef prices fell, while pork prices rose on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
August live cattle fell 0.45 cent to $1.1880 a pound; August feeder cattle fell 0.47 cent to $1.4405 a pound; July lean hogs added 0.60 cent to 98.55 cents a pound.


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When did you last use a Kenyan 50 cent coin? Nay, when did you last see a Kenyan 50 cent coin? Chances are not any time in the recent past. Like the 5 cent, 10 cents and many other denominations of coins before it, the little coin is slowly getting edged out of use. Only this one is not being officially taken off circulation by Central Bank but by market forces.
According the Central Bank the 50 cent coin is still legal tender which every Kenyan is obliged to accept and use if given. But the situation on the ground is quite different. It's use has all but ground to a halt. From small scale vegetable vendors to shopkeepers nobody wants anything to do with the coin that just a few years back could mean the difference between affording or not affording something. Just recently there was a complaint by Tusky's customers that the supermarket was issuing too many worthless 50 cents coins as change. The customers in turn have nowhere to take them.
When many of us were growing up, there was such a thing as 10 cents. The big copper coin that could get you 2 sweets each costing 5 cents. Then there was the smaller 5 cents coin. Even big retail shops and supermarkets incorporated in their pricing. You could get an item for say, Kshs 29.95 or Kshs 39.15. Not any more. For current generations it sounds like ancient history.
It's not by choice that people are shunning the little coin. It's the cost of living that of late is raising by the day. The shilling still has some life although it is not as important as it was in yesteryears. That's how come somebody can sell something worth 99 bob and not bother to give you a bob. And you don't bother to follow it up either.
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Panorama Hotel ***
Distances from the hotel to:
✔ Vilnius Old Town: 0.3 km
✔ Vilnius International Airport: 5.5 km
✔ Vilnius Bus Station: 0.2 km
✔ Vilnius Railway Station: 0.2 km
✔ Shopping centre: 0.2 km
✔ Currency exchange office: 0.2 km
✔ IKEA shop: 4 km
Bar and restaurant
Modern conference centre
Panorama Hotel *** has the largest conference centre in the Old Town of Vilnius
It can host up to 700 people at the same time. The conference centre is installed in accordance with international standards for conference rooms: it has higher ceiling, an effective air-conditioning system, as well as modern simultaneous interpretation and demonstration equipment.
The conference centre has a conveniently designed space. In total there are 8 different sized rooms, the biggest of which can hold 300 and the smallest one – 10 people. The rooms are connected by a spacious hall. It serves as a place for meeting and registering the participants, organizing coffee breaks, parties and discos. The rooms are suitable not only for formal events, exhibitions but also for various festive gatherings – gala dinners, cozy private parties, personal celebrations, etc.
Panorama Hotel*** can host any large event, offering the participants accommodation (224 guestrooms) and meals both in the conference centre and the restaurant.
There is a spacy parking in the hotel area. Also, guests can comfortably arrive by public transport – just next to the hotel there are the bus and train stations, as well as the city transport hub.
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Watch this amazing collaboration come to life through composition updates and studio footage and experience the creative process from the viewpoint of both Jim and Joey.
Receive a copy of the ArtistShare® Ltd Edition CD (Shipping Date Oct 31 2010 12:00AM) and get inside the creative
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Come and be a part of this unique collaboration, between two incendiary musicians! Your participation plays an integral part of making this music come to life.


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Canton, Ohio, Civil and Criminal Trial Lawyer
For many people, the stress related to criminal charges, a divorce, or even a car accident can seem overwhelming. In these cases, you need an advocate who is willing to fight for your rights. You need an attorney who can help you to understand the legal process and explain your options.
I'm Michael Boske, a lawyer in Canton, Ohio. I represent clients in divorce, personal injury and criminal defense cases throughout Northeast Ohio.
Over the years, I have learned that your opponent in any case — whether it is a divorce, an auto accident or a felony DUI offense — has to know that your lawyer is willing to fight for you. If you hire a criminal defense lawyer who is known for always pleading cases out, you are not likely to receive a favorable plea bargain from the prosecutor. Similarly, an insurance company is much more likely to make a lowball offer in an auto accident case if your lawyer does not have a successful track record of trying cases in court.
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Invitation at MedinISRAEL 2015
Stéphane Cotin and Hadrien Courtecuisse were invited at the MedinISRAEL 2015 conference which took place in Tel Aviv. This event was the opportunity for the team to present our work to the community. Moreover, the university from Tel-Aviv strongly supports new collaborations with French laboratory. The team is therefore going to apply for partnerships and projects in this context.


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When I was a kid, I loved tater tots! Any finger foods were a plus but tater tots were the best. Crunchy, greasy, little potato bites, sure to please! I've even been known to order a side with my husband and enjoy them from time to time.
I stumbled on a new recipe for Zucchini Tots that sparked my curiosity! I had a ripe zucchini begging to be used and a hankering for a salty snack. I modified the recipe to "veganize" it, popped the buggers in the oven and before long Jerry and I ate all of them wondering what happened to them so quickly! : - )
This recipe is a much healthier than the standard tater tots, especially any found eating out, plus it is really simple to make. Enjoy it time and time again, I know we will!
Zucchini Tots
This meal is like having salsa in a skillet with lime infused asparagus on top of a bed of rice. The flavor is sensational, the meal is satisfying and it leaves your body feeling invigorated from all the spices and vitamin C!
Take some some rice and place it in the rice cooker and press go! What a great invention, I love our rice cooker! Then take some nopales cactus, 1/2 of a white onion, 4 serrano peppers, 2 tomatoes, a handful of fresh cilantro, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/2 can of black olives, 1 lime and saute them together in a wok. Seasoned with cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Meanwhile, saute the asparagus in olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper. Cook until heated throughout. Place a bed of rice in a bowl, top with the Summer Veggie mixture and surround with Asparagus. Mama mia!
To your health!!
Chocolate Chai Cake
I recently celebrated my birthday with the love of my life, Gerald, who treated me like a princess. When we ended the day I had a hankering for something chocolate and sweet. What a perfect day to make a chocolate cake! I started out with a chocolate cacao cake but felt like it was missing something. With the stars aligned in my favor this day....I recalled a delicious dirty chai I had the other day and thought...that is it! The missing ingredient....chai. We ❤ Chai Lattes and my sister just so happened to send us a homemade mix that was to diiiieee forrr...okay well at least wrestle for! I told her she could patent it. It took the cake to a whole new level. I didn't stop there either, I decided to make a chai frosted glazed that was sensational! This cake is 100% vegan, gluten-free, moist, and sure to please! I'll be making this again and again. Join me in a delicious recipe and enjoy a slice or slab of it.
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Also right in time for my birthday was a generous gift from Hawaii! The Oils of Aloha was by far my favorite! Rich, smooth and sensational. I actually used it in this recipe. It may be why it was so incredibly moist. I'm having the hardest time not making another batch, yum! The Da Kine spice is also quite clever and has added a tasty new spice to our meals! Who made this possbile? The wonderful Aloha spirit of Mulvadi, aloha and Mahalo!!!!
Thank you ALL for your continued support!!! May you shine brightly with unconditional love!
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Veggie Burger Deluxe!
I was having WAY too much fun making these delicious veggie burgers for my husband and I. Fresh veggies on top make it a sensation! It's a rare occasion that I opt for buns and I'm not sure why because MAN it makes one heck of a tasty difference. This patty is quick, simple and a true craving buster. I have you covered for Meatless Monday or any day you want a burger! Prep the potatoes, place them in the oven, prep the patty, while it's cooking prep the veggies and buns. Mix the fries, place the buns in the oven and toast until lightly brown or the vegan cheese is melted. Place the veggie patty on the bun, top with your favorite fresh vegetables and sauce and say thanks to the food gods for the delicious meal that is about to take place! Dig in!!!!
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The Monticello Cup Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Jefferson Theater to celebrate the winning wines of the Monticello Cup, the competition of over 30 wineries from the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA). All wines were made with at least 85% fruit from vineyards in the Monticello AVA and also from wineries located within the AVA.
There were 14 gold (including the Top 3 Red, Top 3 White, and the overall Monticello Cup winner), 30 silver, and 15 bronze medals.
The Monticello Cup was presented to Cardinal Point Winery for their 2014 Union.
"We are honored to have our wine selected among so many outstanding wines produced in the Monticello AVA. This region is truly remarkable in both the quality of its terroir and depth of winemaking talent. We especially want to thank our awesome staff and invaluable vineyard crew, who make our jobs easier, and all of our wines possible," said Cardinal Point Winery business manager Sarah Gorman.
The other two reds in the Top 3 Red category were Michael Shaps Wineworks' 2014 Meritage, and Pollak Vineyards' 2014 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The Top 3 Whites were First Colony Winery's 2015 Viognier, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards' 2015 Chardonnay Reserve, and Stinson Vineyards' 2014 Petit Manseng.
The judging was organized and coordinated by Matthew Brown CSW, WSET Advanced, and the judges were: Jay Youmans, MW, owner of Capital Wine School and Rock Creek Wine Merchants, and competition coordinator for the Virginia Governor's Cup; Erin Scala – sommelier at Fleurie; Neal Wavra – sommelier, consultant and owner of Field & Main restaurant; Lindsey Parris, DipWSET, MW candidate, WSET Diploma course instructor, and frequent judge for the Virginia Governor's Cup; Frank Morgan – wine writer and blogger; Chris Parker – New Horizon Wines; Dave Mcintyre – wine writer for the Washington Post; Swati Bose – Owner Flight Wine Bar; and Nick Stengel – DipWSET and MW candidate.
Frank Morgan of Drink What You Like – A Wine Blog was the evening's host and introduced the presenter for the Monticello Cup, Megan Seibel.
"I'm honored to be part of the 2017 Monticello Cup Awards that recognize local winemakers and their world-class wines. The history, viticultural diversity, wines, and people make the Monticello region one of the most exciting wine regions in the U.S.," remarked Morgan.
Seibel currently serves as the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, a role that enables her to promote two of the Commonwealth's largest private industries while addressing industry and community leadership.


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High Five is a half-day preschool program for Minneapolis children who turn four by September 1st and who will start kindergarten the following fall. Priority is given to children who qualify for free and/or reduced priced lunch. High Five is a program that prepares children for kindergarten by focusing on the whole child. Students can attend a morning session (7:30-10:30am) or afternoon (11:00am-2:00pm). To apply for High Five Click Here.
B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wisconsin, Stout
Interesting things about Ms. Hanson:
Her favorite children's book is "Brother Eagle, Sister Sky" by Susan Jeffers.
She was born in Minneapolis.
If she could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Spain.
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Over 27 years of experience!
MB Landscaping and Gardening Services was founded with one goal in mind - to provide a full range superior landscaping services, including landscaping, hardscaping and lawn maintenance, at affordable rates to all residents. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We are dedicated to building long term relationships with our clients by providing the highest standard of quality on each and every project we do. Our reputation for customer satisfaction in the area is what has made MB Landscaping and Gardening Services a household name in the industry.
At MB Landscaping and Gardening Services, we understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home or business is as important as your interior. We have a team of experts that will consult with you to determine your exact needs. From landscape maintenance to new construction, our residential and commercial clients know that when they call MB Landscaping and Gardening Services they will get the best.
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This weekly event happens every Tuesday night and they close down Main Street to all vehicle traffic so it's safe for the kids. It's a hip but funky street fair with musical artists of all different styles playing on the street. Join Crazy Dave from the Real OC as he takes you on an adventure through Main Street, Huntington Beach to find out whats Really going on.
Surf City Nights Street Fair and Farmers Market in HB


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How To Create Your Very Own She Space
Author Tracey Jewel shares 6 great ideas on creating your very own space that you can come home to, what she calls a "she space" which is just for you to relax, get creative and reconnect with yourself.
Win 1 of 10 copies of Tracey's new book She Space: Creating Interiors With Soul – enter here!
Space 1: Creative Corner
She Space style: A place for "working at home" tasks, writing, melting pot ideas, or
just to think.
How to: This can be a place of healthy clutter to inspire a productive
workflow. Pictures, postcards and other items make colourful displays. Baskets and
jars holding shells, stones, beads or anything else to get your creative juice flowing.
Space 2: Fabulous Food Finds
She Space style: A kitchen designed for the enthused chef, weekend cupcake
baker, and the domestic goddess that loves testing out the latest cookbooks.
How to: Stop thinking of the kitchen as just a boring white space for preparing family
meals. Add art on the walls, paint the cupboard doors and make every day items like
glassware and kitchen tools inventive displays. Make the main ingredient to this space
your personality which will also add flair to your cooking! Also ensure there are
chairs for others to sit, not just the "chef" so everyone is invited and comfortable in
this space.
Space 3: Silence Sanctuary
She Space style: A noise free space away from disruptions like the kids, TV, and
the outside world.
How to: Banish any items that you find distracting, not just sound items but visual
distractions too. Surround yourself with things you love, such as favourite books,
magazine stacks, fresh flowers and calm accessories. If it's a large enough space
you can even practise meditation or yoga. Make spending time in this space a daily
ritual of calm.
Space 4: Pampering Place
She Space style: A spa-like setting for those little luxuries we can't go without.
How to: Sharing a bathroom can be like peak hour, and it's no fun trying to paint
your nails leaning on the toilet, so why not set up another area somewhere else in
the home. Create a day spa vibe with a clean colour palette and beautiful feminine
accessories such as fragranced soaps, jars filled with bath salts, candles and fluffy
towels all make a difference!
Space 5: Reading Refuge
She Space style: A cosy chair with good lighting to relax and read.
How to: Arrange your reading spot that allows natural light in for the day as well as
being well-lit for the evening (such as a table or floor lamp). Snuggle it up with comfy
cushions and a textured throw. A funky side table for your cuppa and extra reading
materials completes the space. A "mummy's reading don't disturb" sign is highly
Space 6: Nature Nook
She Space style: A designated garden station for all those little jobs you've been
putting off and a seat setting to just appreciate nature. How to: Wooden benches are
great for potting, planning and pondering. Dress it up with cushions that can be
removed for dirtier work. Brick ledges are also perfect seats and backyard work spots.
Find out more about Tracey Jewel's new book She Space: Creating Interiors With Soul here!


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Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 | 3:38 p.m.
In the 1980s there was a hardcore American punk rock band called Husker Du. You may remember them. Or you may not.
Now, thanks to the UFL, there's Tusker do. Or don't.
Shaud Williams is a running back for the Florida Tuskers, which tonight will provide the opposition for the Las Vegas Locomotives at Sam Boyd Stadium. You should be able to get in for about seven bucks or with a clipboard and a confident wave, although, according to the newspaper ad, the Locos are asking for a $10 donation.
Anyway, Shaud Williams also was a running back at Alabama, which is sort of why I remember him. He once agreed to be interviewed by Bruno, a character on HBO's "Da Ali G Show" played by the outrageous Sacha Baron Cohen. Bruno is a gay fashion reporter from Austria, a made-up storyline of which Williams was unaware. And I mean totally unaware. More unaware than the Oklahoma defense when Boise State ran those gadget plays in the Fiesta Bowl a couple of years ago.
Bruno's line of questioning suggested he thought Williams was gay, too, and although I found the spot hilariously funny, Williams did not.
By now, after the movie "Bruno" has grossed more than $76 million worldwide, one can only hope Shaud Williams gets the joke.
There once was a gay football player named Dave Kopay who played for the 49ers, among others. He is one of three former NFL players to have revealed they are gay.
If you believe they are the only three, you are more naive than Shaud Williams.
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#23 on the 2012 Musical Bacon Calendar
History Speaks by Deep Sea Diver
And now for the first truly new and exciting thing to come out of recorded music in 2012. Deep Sea Diver, a three-piece band featuring lead vocalist/keyboardist/guitarist/songwriter Jessica Dobson, her husband Peter Mansen on drums, and bassist John Raines, has been on a long, long, LONG road that brought them to the release of their debut full-length, the fantastic History Speaks, in February of this year. An example, from an article from the OC Weekly back in July 2006:
If ours was a logical universe, a universe in which every action was followed by an ordered and patterned outcome—and every decision by a predictable consequence—then Jessica Dobson would be heading back to school right about now. But life is at best consistent in its inconsistency (and the life of a musician even more so) and so presently Jessica Dobson—a cute-though-normal 22-year-old from La Habra—is not filling out college applications, or even job applications, but rather is spending her days inside Avast! Recording studios in Seattle, midway through recording a second full album for Atlantic Records.
Oh, and by the way, her first album? The one that was supposed to be her debut on Atlantic? She spent three months on it last summer, but didn't like it very much by the end. So she scrapped it.
Trouble is, that "second full album for Atlantic Records" mentioned above? It didn't happen, either. Chalk it up to artistic differences, again. How a band can keep slogging away for eight years (beginning in 2004), through multiple recording sessions, hundreds of live shows with little more than an EP (New Caves came out in 2009) to show for it is beyond me. That requires a level of sticktoitiveness that I am lacking.
But boy am I glad they stuck around. This album is a fantastic "debut." Dobson's voice is a cleaner, less-shrieking Karen O. She's close to PJ Harvey territory. And the musicians backing her up are amazing as well. The song structure for the album mimics the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and PJ Harvey as well, but those aren't as listenable, as engrossing, as this album is. The video above, for their song "NWO," is a good representation of the rest of the album.
I wonder if the other recorded and scrapped albums are as good as this new one. With that much time devoted to recording, I can only imagine the band has a lot more bullets left in the chamber. And they're slowly building a fan base. It's taking longer than I expected it would, but so long as Dobson doesn't implode the whole thing by continuing to throw her artistic license around in a self-destructive manner, this band is going to be huge. Download it now!
24. A Different Ship by Here We Go Magic
25. Negotiations by the Helio Sequence
26. Moms by Menomena
27. The Sound of the Life of the Mind by Ben Folds Five
28. Shields by Grizzly Bear
29. Every Child A Daughter, Every Moon A Sun by The Wooden Sky
30. Fragrant World by Yeasayer
31. Reign of Terror by Sleigh Bells
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Where in the world does the idea of a coffee enema originate from? The rise of coffee enemas is not so arbitrary, and Gerson Therapy has helped to increase the popularity of coffee enemas in the last few years, but the origins go much further.
Coffee enemas – where did it all start?
Enemas have a long history in medical science. Coffee enemas – not so long however about 50 years approximately. Near the end of world war two, as supplies were running low, specifically things like pain relievers and medication to reduce the pain of the soldiers, enemas started being used as a kind of therapy to eliminate discomfort. Who wouldn't feel much better having some warm water hurrying up your bum? However seriously, it worked and was in standard practice.
Legend has it that even fresh water was ending up being difficult to find so a smart nurse, in the alarming requirement of administering an enema to a patient grabbed the nearby warm liquid available – coffee. The patient got a shot of caffeine (because it is more easily absorbed into the walls of the intestine) and therefore showed indications enhancement of mood, energy and for that reason overall condition. Coffee enemas became the enema of choice. However, the science of coffee enemas didn't come till later on.
A German researcher called Max Gerson (the creator of Gerson Therapy) as a doctor ended up being connected with cancer research study after his migraine remedy was found to likewise cure skin tuberculosis, lung tuberculosis, and Type II diabetes. He later developed these cures and eventually established the Gerson coffee enema method as a way of dealing with lots of illness as well as treating cancer.
Coffee enemas play a notable role in Gerson Treatment. Despite such incredible results, Gerson Therapy is a subject for heated discussion. As with numerous forms of natural medicine, Gerson's claims that he can cure cancer are refuted by lots of organisations. He declares to have cured 50 patients himself, and much more that use Gerson's treatment discuss the positive sides of it as an alternative treatment for cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) specifies that Gerson's records do not supply extensive adequate details to support his claims. They determine that Gerson therapy not be shown to treat cancer or have any desirable effect at all on cancer patients. Regardless, lots of still opt to follow his therapy as an option to chemotherapy, which itself has lots of imperfections as a "treatment" for cancer.
At the minimum it Gerson makes us recognise how many toxins we unknowingly put into our bodies every day. Often even just a diet plan modification can make our persistent health problems disappear, and can also treat more life-threatening illness. Diseases such as weight problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, heart problem, allergic reactions, and lots of other degenerative illness can be healed. Just speaking it is a diet made of healthy foods that break down diseased tissue in the body. Also, enemas aid in getting rid of the long-lasting accumulation of toxins from the liver and intestines.
The best coffee enema are mainly used because coffee contains palmitates, which can considerably increase the detoxing procedure. Caffeine promotes the liver and production of bile which is likewise known to carry away contaminants through the intestinal tracts.


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Psychology in recent times has gained significantly in terms of acceptance with the general public compared with the perceptions held by them twenty or so years ago. While there may be some resistance in certain people who lack an understanding of the benefits involved, regular counselling has proved to be beneficial for a wide range of issues. There are very few, if any, personal situations that cannot be improved by working with a psychologist trained and qualified in the particular area in question.
The first counselling session is generally an introductory process where the patient meets with their psychologist who establishes with them the purpose of their visit. Through a series of questions, the psychologist gets background information that enables issues to be framed within a context. Working with the patient, some goals are set that may remain the same throughout, but can also change over time as the person removes barriers and sees more possibilities for themselves.
Too Much Too Soon – Unrealistic Expectations
Some people expect too much at the first session and are disappointed when major changes don't manifest themselves immediately. Issues may seem simple on the surface, but on initial examination, open up more complex problems that have occurred as a result of emotional damage during childhood. These can take many sessions to work through, depending on the severity of the problem. Benefits depend on the person's willingness to work with their psychologist and to use the tools and techniques given to them outside the treatment room.
Attending counselling is no different from any other endeavour. People get out of counselling what they are willing to put in. When they co-operate with their psychologists and work hard at the process, they gain the maximum benefits and visible change can be quite rapid. Some people are quite surprised at how much better they feel after one or two sessions. Even the process of discussing their problems objectively with someone else can relieve anxiety and generate a feeling of optimism about the future.
Open Communication and Honesty with Emotions Give Best Results
Generally, the people who have the most difficulty at counselling sessions, and who take the longest to see results, are those who struggle to express their feelings and show emotion. They may have come from a culture or family where being open about feelings is considered a sign of weakness and discouraged back in childhood. They may struggle with confronting the people or situations that lead them to this point, or they may not have been encouraged to try new things for fear of failure.
There are as many scenarios that bring people to counselling as there are human emotions. Every session is different and depends on the individual. For the apprehensive, there is one thing to remember about the benefits of counselling. Psychologists are trained professionals who want to help people reach their full potential and live a happy and fulfilling life. Spending a few sessions with someone who will not only listen but give guidance and coaching can be the beginning of something exciting and unexpected.


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04 April 2013
Desmond Tutu wins prestigious Templeton Prize
Bishop Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize for his lifelong work in advancing love and forgiveness which have helped to liberate people around the world.
In being presented the award, Tutu is recognised for his stalwart – and successful – opposition to South Africa's apartheid regime. Through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission he established a revolutionary and relentless policy of confession, forgiveness and resolution that helped shepherd his nation from racial repression toward equality and democracy.
Desmond Tutu's deep faith and commitment to prayer and worship provides the foundation for his message of love and forgiveness. The annual Templeton Prize honours a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works. Desmond Tutu will receive the Templeton Prize at a ceremony at the Guildhall in London on 21 May.
A celebration of the prize to Tutu will be held on 11 April in Cape Town at St George's Cathedral, the site that became known as "the people's cathedral" for its role in the fight against apartheid when he served there as archbishop from 1986 to 1996. Bishop Tutu joins a distinguished group of 42 former recipients of the world's largest annual monetary award, including Mother Theresa in 1973 and the Dalai Lama in 2012.
"When you are in a crowd and you stand out from the crowd it's usually because you are being carried on the shoulders of others," Bishop Tutu said. "I want to acknowledge all the wonderful people who accepted me as their leader at home and so to accept this prize in a representative capacity."
In 2007, with Nelson Mandela, he convened The Elders, several former global leaders, now independent, working for peace and human rights in trouble spots around the world. Through the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation and other groups, Tutu continues to defend human rights around the world.
Dr John M Templeton Jr, president of the John Templeton Foundation, said: "Desmond Tutu calls upon all of us to recognise that each and every human being is unique in all of history and, in doing so, to embrace our own vast potential to be agents for spiritual progress and positive change. Not only does he teach this idea, he lives it."
Steve Clifford, general director of the Evangelical Alliance, said: "Desmond Tutu's life and ministry has modelled another way of living. In refusing the pathway of violence or revenge he has provided us with an example following in the footsteps of his Jesus. His nation, South Africa, and many other nations have been impacted for the good because of this."


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Dear reader,
Welcome to Mystery of Existence.
These writings are a record of my own explorations, and will perhaps be of interest to you too.
Feel free to share your insights and comments, or ask questions.
Enjoy 🙂
Update: I am working on a book based on articles on this blog.


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In this fast-changing regulatory environment, the long-term consequences – both intended and unintended – of recent White House actions remain uncertain, but looking into our crystal ball, we see certain trends emerging. These trends may lead to long-term shifts in how the Securities and Exchange Commission approaches regulation and enforcement, but, at least in the short-term, we see little change in the oversight responsibilities of fund directors.
Of course, while nobody knows for sure what the future will bring, we've made our best guess.
- Presidential
"TwoFer" Order. By
Presidential Executive Order dated Jan. 30, unless prohibited by
law, when an "executive department or agency publicly proposes
for notice and comment or otherwise promulgates a new regulation,
it shall identify at least two existing regulations to be
repealed." The TwoFer Order requires agencies to offset any
new incremental costs associated with new regulations, to the
extent permitted by law, with the "elimination of existing
costs associated with at least two prior regulations."
Three days later, the White House published a memorandum that clarified that the TwoFer Order does not apply to independent regulatory agencies, including the SEC, the Federal Reserve and most bank regulators. Nevertheless, the memorandum said, "we encourage independent regulatory agencies to identify existing regulations that, if repealed or revised, would achieve cost savings that would fully offset the costs of new significant regulatory actions."
The real issue is whether the White House will ask the new SEC chair to comply voluntarily with this order. It may prove difficult for the new chair to say no.
We believe the real issue here is regulatory costs, not the number of regulations. The Feb. 2 White House Memorandum explained that agencies may comply with this requirement by issuing two "deregulatory" actions for each significant regulatory action that imposes costs, resulting in a full cost offset.
Federal law requires the SEC to estimate the costs of implementing a new rule and publish those estimates in the Federal Register. It appears to also apply to amendments to existing rules.
If the SEC voluntarily complied with the TwoFer Order, the SEC would be busy keeping a score card as it identifies costly rules to cut back when it adopts new rules. Some rules, like Rule 30e-2, may actually reduce regulatory compliance costs. It is not clear whether the SEC would receive a cost "credit" against future regulatory costs.
Presidential Order
establishing "Core Principles" for regulating
financial institutions. A February 3, 2017
Presidential Order established six "Core Principles" for
regulating the U.S. financial system:
- empower Americans to make independent financial decisions and informed choices in the marketplace, save for retirement, and build individual wealth;
- prevent taxpayer-funded bailouts;
- foster economic growth and vibrant financial markets through more rigorous regulatory impact analysis that addresses systemic risk and market failures, such as moral hazards and information asymmetry;
- enable American companies to be competitive with foreign firms in domestic and foreign markets;
- advance American interests in international financial regulatory negotiations and meetings; and
- restore public accountability within federal financial regulatory agencies and rationalize the federal financial regulatory framework.
Presidential Memorandum
concerning the DOL fiduciary rule. The
controversial fiduciary rule adopted in April 2016 is set to be
implemented on April 10, 2017 and is subject neither to the Priebus
regulatory freeze nor the Presidential TwoFer Order.
On February 3, 2017, memorandum to the secretary of labor, the White House directed the Department of Labor to review the fiduciary rule to consider whether it should be modified or rescinded. The president's order instructed the DOL to consider whether the fiduciary rule would
- harm investors' access to financial advice and certain retirement products;
- disrupt the retirement services industry in a manner that would adversely affect investors; and
- cause an increase in litigation or the prices investors would pay to gain access to retirement services.
If, after completing its review, the DOL concludes that the fiduciary rule would adversely affect investors, then it must publish for notice and comment a rule that would rescind or revise it.
The memorandum stopped short of delaying the April 10, 2017 implementation date. The White House, however, reportedly is asking to delay implementation by 180 days, presumably to allow time for the DOL to propose a rule that amends or revokes the fiduciary rule. At this point, the future of the fiduciary rule is not clear. Whether the DOL delays, or proposes to revise or revoke, the fiduciary rule, many broker-dealers are already moving toward adopting a fiduciary standard for retirement accounts.
- Mutual fund use of derivatives. Final rules to regulate mutual fund use of derivatives and require funds to adopt enhanced risk management measures were wrapped up, tied with a bow, and ready for consideration by the SEC last December. Proposed Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act was a casualty of the inability of the SEC to rustle up a quorum of the three SEC commissioners, which precluded a vote. So, the rule remains a proposal. Given its complexity, we expect it is unlikely to see sunlight in its current form any time soon. This rule would likely increase compliance costs to funds and investment advisers.
- Web-based transmittal of shareholder reports. Proposed Rule 30e-3 under the 1940 Act would provide an optional method for investment companies to transmit shareholder reports through the fund's website. While this proposal also fell victim to the SEC's December quorum conundrum, this proposal is more likely to proceed because Acting Chair Michael Piwowar supported it. This rule would likely decrease costs to funds and shareholders.
- Registration of investment advisers. In 2011, the SEC adopted rules that required investment advisers to private funds to register if they met certain statutory thresholds for assets under management. The new rules also created exemptions for advisers to venture capital funds, private fund advisers with less than $150m in AUM, and private fund advisers. These rules implemented parts of the Dodd-Frank Act. Despite calls from some quarters to repeal Dodd-Frank, we do not believe Congress will rush to repeal these provisions.
- Venture capital funds. The Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 5983) would broaden the exemption from the definition of an investment company for venture capital funds. Currently, to qualify for the small fund exemption, a venture capital fund can have no more than 100 beneficial owners. The proposal would expand this limitation to no more than 250.
- Security-based swap intermediaries. The SEC was set to finalize rules regarding capital margin requirements for security-based swap intermediaries. In the waning days of Chair Mary Jo White's SEC tenure, it appeared the commissioners would unanimously adopt these rules, but again fell victim to the inability to muster a quorum. Given that these rules are relatively non-controversial, and with Piwowar's support, the newly composed SEC may proceed to adopt them. This rule likely would increase costs.
- Existing rules at risk. Over the past three years, the SEC has published several high-profile rules that required funds and advisers to overhaul operations and compliance, including the money market reform rules, liquidity risk management programs, investment company reporting modernization, swing pricing and amendments to Form ADV and reporting rules under the Investment Advisers Act.
Some of these rules, like the liquidity risk management rule adopted in October 2016, may present tempting targets. The SEC estimated that its one-time cost for funds ranges from $800,000 to $10.2m, with an average cost per fund complex of $1m, and an aggregate industry cost of $855m. This doesn't include indirect costs funds will pay to lawyers and accountants to revise policies and procedures and compliance reporting, and costs attributable to compliance with the companion reporting modernization rules.
While it is not likely the newly constituted SEC will act swiftly to eliminate the reporting or other rules, the SEC may pull back discrete parts that may reduce compliance costs, regardless of whether it says it will voluntarily comply with the TwoFer Order.
- Examinations. Under White, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations adopted a risk- based and data-driven approach to investment adviser examinations. We expect this trend to continue and OCIE to pursue the examination priorities published in January 2017. Subsequent to the publication of the priorities, however, OCIE Director Mark Wyatt resigned, throwing into question whether a new director will establish the same priorities. It would be reasonable to expect OCIE to stay on this course, and we do not expect to see the pace of exams slow down.
- SEC Regulatory Accountability Act. Regardless of how the TwoFer order affects the SEC, a bill that the House passed on January 12, 2017, may further restrict the SEC's rulemaking ability if passed by the Senate and signed into law. The SEC Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R. 78) would require the SEC, before issuing a new regulation, among other things, to identify the problem that the rule is designed to address and ensure that the benefits justify the cost. The bill would also require the SEC to review periodically all regulations to determine if they are outmoded, inefficient or excessively burdensome.
- Investment company independent directors. While oversight responsibilities may shift if the SEC modifies or pulls back on certain regulations, there is little to suggest that the well-established statutory and fiduciary oversight responsibilities of fund directors will change, at least in the short term. Whether or not the SEC pulls back on regulations or shifts its examination priorities, fund directors will continue to be responsible for approving investment advisory contracts and distribution plans, reviewing compliance programs, and monitoring portfolio performance and conflicts of interest, among other things. If anything, the oversight role of independent directors may grow if the SEC shifts away from specific rules to a more principles-based approach.
- Chief compliance officers. Similarly, the role of chief compliance officers and compliance personnel is not likely to diminish any time soon, and may grow if the SEC trends toward a more principles-based approach.
While we don't foresee the SEC rushing to repeal existing rules, we don't expect to see a clamor to adopt new ones either. The overall pace of rulemaking may slow, but not grind to a halt. We expect the SEC to proactively expand or contract regulations indirectly through new guidance and interpretations, which bypass the formal regulatory process. And in the process, the role of fund directors likely will grow as the SEC shifts toward a more principles-based approach to regulation.
Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
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Jewelry artisan, Patricia Johnson, designs and makes all her jewelry including the dichroic glass. Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metals or oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The main characteristic of dichroic glass is that it has a particular transmitted color and a completely different reflected color, at certain angles of view. Dichroic glass is and example of thin-film optics. Modern dichroic glass is available as a result of materials research carried out by NASA and its contractors, who developed it for use in dichroic filters. However, dichroic glass dates back to at least the 4th century AD. -Wikipedia


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India defeats China in Women's Asia Cup Hockey Title, Qualify for World Cup 2018
India's women's hockey team dominated Asia Cup match against China by 5-4 in shoot-out and straightaway qualified to the FIH 2018 World Cup.
In a stunning victory, India clinically beat China in Asia Cup women's hockey match. Securing its place in the FIH, the team dodged its way to qualify in the 2018 World Cup by registering a 5-4 win in the finale match.
It was in the year 2004 that India's Women's hockey team stood victorious against Japan by 1-0. Last time, they stood ninth after a failed attempt to qualify in the 2010 World Cup. With goalkeeper's brilliant save in a tense shootout and an imminent final goal by skipper Rani, the team broke its jinx of 13-long-years.
While Rani scored twice, Monica, Lilima Minz, and Navjot scored a goal each during the shootout.
Congratulations to our hockey team on winning the Women's #AsiaCup2017. India is delighted by their stellar performance.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2017
India's maiden goal was scored by Navjot Kaur in the 25th minute, after which China also equalled the score in the 47th minute through Tiantian Luo's penalty corner.
With an array of sweeping the ball in each other's goal posts, both the teams reached a nerve-wracking equilizer just nine minutes before the final hooter. India skillfully pulled up their socks, and left no stones unturned, to dodge through gaps in the 15-yard mark.
With a little less than 3 minutes in hand for the final whistle, China clinched their fourth PC. But it was rusher Sunita Lakra's excellent presence of mind, which saved the blow. It was almost immediately that India shot an awesome couterattck on their opponents to sweep the ball wide off the target and prevent from concluding the match in a draw.
Savita was awarded with Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
Early this year, the men's team also emerged victorious in Asia Cup.


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Earlier this week, President Obama announced that he would like the FCC to reclassify internet service providers as "common carriers," which would make them much more like a utility provider under the eyes of the law.
Currently, they're classified as "information service" providers, which means they are not held to the high standards for providing access of what's known as a common carrier (like a gas or electric company). For more, see The Oatmeal's cartoon explaining the idea.
Here are the main ideas in President Obama's proposal: 1) no blocking as long as the site is legal; 2) no throttling, or intentionally slowing down or speeding up specific content; 3) increased transparency, and 4) no paid prioritization (Netflix or Hulu can't receive either faster or slower service based on whether the company pays a fee to the ISP).
What does this mean for the cable companies' business as it currently exists? Shares of companies like Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Charter Communications all tumbled on the news.
However, Morgan Stanley's cable/satellite industry research team doesn't see much pain, largely because not much will change. The President's proposal mostly keeps things as they are, mandating that cable companies can't take steps to slow down the internet. There isn't a lot of evidence that they have really done this yet, other than to Netflix during the beginning of 2014. And even without prioritizing certain traffic the cable companies aren't exactly hurting for revenue. So cable companies will continue to make as much money as they had before, just maybe not a ton more.
The real winners of a fast lane on the internet, Morgan Stanley says, would be the Hulus and the Netflixes of the world — companies big enough to be able to pay for prioritization on the web. (These companies, by the way, are are some of the biggest public supporters of net neutrality.)
Here's an excerpt from Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne's research note:
...these specific four asks are extremely benign and would have essentially no impact on the outlook for broadband revenue growth. We believe this to be the case because first, #1-3 are already essentially in place, and second, because we have never expected any material revenue lift from charging for prioritization in our outlook for cable. In fact, the primary beneficiaries of paid prioritization would be scale content providers such as OW rated Netflix and EW rated Google, which have the financial position to pay for prioritized traffic to differentiate versus smaller competitors.
Here you can see that Morgan Stanley projects that high speed data (HSD) will continue to become a larger part of the cable companies' profit margins in the years ahead, even without charging for a "high speed" lane on the web.
Editor's note: A previous version of this article said that big web video companies like Netflix are publicly against net neutrality. That is the opposite of correct. Netflix is a vocal supporter of net neutrality and always has been. We regret the error.


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Don't lose your faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; a few dirty drops will not make the ocean dirty (Mahatma Gandhi)
September 12, 2009
Dear President Obama:
Greetings from Uganda! I hope this note finds you well.
I am a Peace Corps Volunteer. I am writing this letter to bring an action taken by Peace Corps Washington to your attention. You might be under enormous stress to make some positive reform in our nation's health care, but I hope you take a few moments to see the gravity of what is happening in Peace Corps Uganda.
Larry Brown, our outstanding country director, was removed from duty. Citing the Privacy Act, the current (acting) country director cannot disclose why he was terminated from duty. Last week when I contacted his wife, she told me that he did not know the reason behind his removal from duty. When I visited them, I got the same answer from him.
I find PC Washington's decision to remove Larry Brown from duty disturbing. Larry Brown, a former professor from Harvard and Assistant Peace Corps Director under President Carter, is an exceptional individual. His love for PC Uganda, PCV's, and Uganda is clearly visible when one pays attention to how quickly he gained the trust of PCV's and Ugandans.
In the last seven months, Larry turned PC Uganda into a strong post as he increased the number of volunteers in Uganda. PC Uganda had not only grown in number but had also transformed into a great family.
Larry Brown and his wife were an incredible support system for us. A few weeks before he was removed from duty, his wife and he hosted a pride dinner, where all volunteers were invited, at their residence. His wife and he supported gay and lesbian volunteers in a country where homosexuality is openly condemned in the media. I feel honored to have known a country director who supported my fellow volunteers. When my husband and I decided to repair the house before we moved to site to make it more safe and secure, Larry was very supportive of our choice.
Many volunteers and I are confused why PC Washington chose to remove a person from duty when he is really good at what he does.
All I am asking is for you to take a few moments to urge Mr. Aaron Williams to evaluate what happened. Even though Mr. Williams might be overwhelmed by his responsibilities as the new PC Director, I believe he should give Larry a fair chance because I believe he was removed from duty for the wrong reasons. If Aaron Williams does not at least hold an investigation, we would never know what happened in Washington.
A man who dedicated his life to leveling the playing field would never know why he was let go by the American government. As a young American voter I feel my faith in our system is tested through this unjust action by PC DC. I hope you choose to renew my hope in our system by urging Mr. Williams to give PC Uganda another chance to grow under Larry Brown's diverse experience, knowledge and leadership.
Thank you for your efforts in making America a better place.
PCV Uganda
The spirit of democracy cannot be imposed from without. It has to come from within. (Mahatma Gandhi)
The brown man's complex
August 15, 2009
A few days ago I was at a supermarket. Waiting at the counter for my turn to pay for the 500 mL Dairy Fresh strawberry yogurt. As soon as the South Asian supermarket lady saw me, she acknowledged my presence and focused her attention from her musoga customer to me. Not knowing how to effectively divert her attention, I told her we would be back at the counter with the tray of eggs we forgot to get. After wandering the three aisles and looking at things we didn't need to get, we picked up a tray of eggs and an additional tray to enclose the eggs in.
We were back at the counter, right next to the same musoga man, with the tray of eggs. Next to the same musoga man, a South Asian man stood eying me and spitting out the monstrous amounts of shillings the supermarket lady owed him for the FIDO chocolate bars and FIDO strawberry & vanilla 250 mL and 500 mL of ice cream he just delivered.
I turned to Fractal and told him my increasing discomfort of the brown man's indiscreet staring. With the same intensity as the FOB brown people in America stare. The kind of stare that non-verbally demands attention for a fellow brown being. His pumping testosterone. And his switching attention from Fractal to me. Back to Fractal. Me. Curious prodding why the white man was standing so close to a brown woman.
At the counter as we were paying for the eggs we asked the supermarket lady if she could recommend a way to transport 24 eggs in Fractal's backpack. She suggested placing the 24 eggs, sandwiched between the yellow and purple egg trays, in a plastic bag before Fractal packs them in his backpack. The brown man eyes were still changing focus from Fractal to me. Back to Fractal. Me.
The musoga man suggested tying the four corners of the sandwiched egg cartons before placing it in the white plastic bag. As soon as the musoga man offered his suggestion, the brown man retorted that it would never work. He said Fractal should hold the tray of eggs in his hands and carry it home. Maybe, in a box. The sandwiched tray of eggs sits on Fractal's hands while his legs pedal his Apollo all the eight kilometers to the village.
We asked the supermarket lady if she had ties to secure the sandwiched ova package. She grabbed another white plastic bag and ripped it open. The musoga man helped tear the ripped bag into long strips of white plastic while the brown man shook his head. We threaded the strips into the corners of the sandwiched yellow and purple ova package while the brown man said "it would never work" again.
While Fractal placed the package in his backpack, I proceeded to the other side of the store to grab 2 FIDO chocolate bars for Fractal and me. As he searched his backpack for the shillings, I ate my ice cream bar. As he paid for the purple tray of eggs, the yellow tray, and the two FIDO chocolate bars, I opened his FIDO, went outside and ate his chocolate bar. More brown people in a white Toyoto Corono saw me. Honk. HONK. HONNNNK.
Seeing that Fractal seemed slightly annoyed that I would gorge on his bar, I explained that his FIDO chocolate bar was melting. I went back to the other side of the store to grab another one. A jeans-clad and stripped buttoned down shirt musoga man and his black trouser counterpart stood between the FIDO chocolate bar and me. Excuse me. No response. Excuse me, I mean move out of the way please. Oh, said the jeans man. He moved five inches away. I grabbed a FIDO chocolate bar. Excuse me. No response. Excuse me. Oh, said the jeans man. He moved four inches away.
Back at the counter, the brown man explained that his ice cream should be eaten quickly. As Fractal took the bar away from me before I tried rescuing another FIDO chocolate bar, I thanked the musoga man. Webale nyo. For his creative thinking. The brown man shook his head. We waved goodbye to the supermarket lady. Sukriyah for her service. Fractal ate his FIDO chocolate bar. Said he had only one. I had two. I responded that I was saving that bar from dropping on the floor and wasting away.
We biked home to the village. Under the same sky. That protects the brown man and his black brother while his other brown brethren celebrates their 63rd Independence from the white man's world an ocean away.
Building Bridges
August 8, 2009
"Speak when you are angry–and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret." (Laurence J. Peter)
Many people are guilty of speech under the influence of ANGER. On numerous occasions I've opened my mandible and allowed words to come out my mouth while my inhibitions were lowered under the influence of ANGER. After some time has passed, I would analyze the situation and the response till I feel I should be diagnosed with OCD. In the end I would tell myself that I could have saved a few brain cells if I could just remember to slow my tongue before my cerebrum processed the consequences of the words. Speaking under the influence of anger is like trying to walk while one's drunk.
On the other hand, choosing one's words carefully requires tact and forethought. While a person is infuriated, if there's something that could remind him/her of the dire consequences of words or actions, so the impulsiveness to respond is delayed, then perhaps we can avoid burning bridges.
Using fewer sharp words aid in the building bridges among various people around the planet. Back home in the USA, people take special pride in making direct comments. Comments that tell another exactly how they feel. Well, maybe, too direct. The directness in sharing one's opinions, beliefs, or feelings is not appreciated in every culture in the world. People in these parts use caution to avoid breaking bridges. Perhaps that's something one needs in every relationship: professional or personal. Relationships are not forever, so perhaps we need to take care of them like we should maintain a nation's bridges.
Home at Last
August 8, 2009
Last Tuesday we moved to the village. Canceling was almost unavoidable, but the chairman of Fractal's NGO saved the day. We're home after more than three months of swearing in as Peace Corps Volunteers. We're glad to be home. We discovered along the way that it takes a village, a town, and folks across the Atlantic to make a home. Under the safety blanket ceiling, solar-powered lighting, hungry geckos, and armies of diligent ants, we're home at last.
As we hike and bike our village, we meet faces and smiles that remind us why we're here. To live a different way, learn a new perspective, and make a change. Small changes in oneself. Small steps towards meeting people in the middle. I'm really glad that summer day in '07 I sat at my desk to fill out the on line application. No, this is not a pitch for increasing the number of applicants who apply to the Peace Corps.
After living in Uganda for close to six months, I believe travel should be part of everyone's life. Living in places outside a person's birthplace in the first ten years of one's life is essential. Traveling abroad is not the only way to gain novel perspectives. Seeking opportunities to diversify experiences add colorful dimensions to a person's life. Perhaps the first step to thwart wars, or fights from precipitating is to put yourself on a chair in a conversation with a person who has another view.
The people help me see new ways. The people help me hear different beliefs. The people make me a better person. I'm glad to be in their home. A kind of home where I see more stars at night, hear fewer vehicles when I go to sleep, breathe fresh clean air when I wake up, and experience a connection with another group of people on the planet. Perhaps we're connected because our ancestors were brothers. Or maybe because we see the similarities in each other. No matter what the reason is I'm content to be home in the Pearl of Africa.
Close to the Rift Valley. In the emerald of Africa. Among the Bantu. Under the same sky. Home At Last.
The World Citizen
August 8, 2009
This is my dream that one day I'll have a passport that says just "Earth." People of all colors join hands and live in peace and harmony. Humans pledge allegiance to protect all other species and the planet. No, I'm not high on any substance. Of course, this is my personal opinion and not the opinion or belief of the Peace Corps.
I wonder if we teach our children the multifaceted human identity, then whether they could respectfully regard the similarities and the differences.
We are first and foremost, a human being. Our gender, ethnicity, religion, and beliefs enrich our personality and being. We're similar and dissimilar. We don't hide our differences but celebrate them. Yet recognize that we're one species. We don't all have to like each other. We should be able to sit, listen, and talk. Share ideas. Hear out and absorb the new perspectives without feeling threatened by them. We don't have to put people in categories to understand them. We listen to hear what they're saying about their identity.
We can travel and live in regions outside our birthplace and come home with a mind free of prejudice. With new understanding and a fresh look on life. Or stay and become part of the new home/homes. With more interactions with different people we realize our assumptions about people and strive to strip them away. We work together, so one day all people can sit together at a table. The world citizen.


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"Now is the time to invest in Kansas City and keep our momentum going!" - Mayor Sly James
Join us for a discussion with your elected officials on the upcoming GO Bond questions on the April 4th ballot.
- Up to $600 million for streets, bridges and sidewalks. Most of that, $450 million, would be spent on roads and bridges, with the rest for a new sidewalk improvement program.
- Up to $150 million for flood control. This would be the city matching funds for more than $550 million in federal dollars already authorized by Congress.
- Up to $50 million for public buildings, including about $14 million for a new animal shelter and up to $35 million for upgrades to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tuesday, February 21st
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Re "Iraq must not come apart" (Opinion, July 2): Leslie Gelb describes Iraq as an "anti-jihadi battlefield" where the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria must be defeated at all costs. This suggests that the revolts in Mosul and Anbar are part of an external invasion. His assertion ignores the character of those involved in the fighting, and reinforces Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki's sectarian agenda.
My sources in Mosul stress that recent fighting is part of a local uprising. Sunni militias and former Baath officials form the bulk of the fighting force. They are spurred by legitimate grievances against a Shiite-dominated government in Baghdad that serves its own interests. The spark may have been the ISIS incursion into Iraq, but the fuel of the country's most recent conflagration is domestic.
A strategy that focuses on defeating ISIS at all costs will merely inflame local Sunni grievances and fan the flames of civil war. It is critical to understand the multifaceted nature of today's problem so that a logical policy can be proposed.
Matthew Schweitzer Tangier, Morocco
The writer is a researcher at the University of Chicago.
Capitalism won the Cold War
Re "The spiritual recession" (June 28-29): David Brooks makes the claim that "democracy won" the Cold War. But did it? Is Russia today a democracy in the American sense? Are the freedoms that we associate with democracy flourishing under Vladimir Putin's rule? One could argue capitalism, not democracy, won the Cold War. The rise of state capitalism in many parts of the world shows that there is a difference between economic systems and political values.
Mr. Brooks uses such words as "faith" and "sacred purpose" to characterize America's promotion of this historical vision of democracy, and he sees its failure as a form of "spiritual recession." The simple truth is that democracy is not possible in many countries, and it certainly cannot be imposed.
J. Larson, Tokyo
The caliphate's golden age
Re "The caliphate fantasy" (Opinion, July 3). Khaled Diab's opinion article is a perfect counterpoint to the modern hijackers of Islam who have no historical basis for their obscurantist vision of an inflexible Quran. The big fear for these extremists is that by permitting freedom of expression and worship their soldiers will reject their jihadist rhetoric and insist upon real economic power and political freedom and the right to participate in the global village that has already swept across Asia and Africa.
If only Mr. Diab had a few more colleagues in the Arab world willing to support his efforts, we could end the next wave of bloodshed and hatred sooner rather than later.
Howard L. Margulis, New York


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The Detroit Tigers are saving their hits for the playoffs.
Tigers no-hit by Miami's Alvarez
The Detroit Tigers are saving their hits for the playoffs.
With their post-season slot already decided as AL Central champions and a matchup against the Oakland A's to begin Friday in Oakland, the Tigers watched the other team do all the celebrating Sunday.
Miami's Henderson Alvarez pitched a no-hitter and the Marlins scored in the bottom of the ninth to win 1-0.
The only run scored when Luke Putkonen threw a wild pitch with two out and the bases loaded in the ninth.
The Marlins mobbed Alvarez, who had been standing in the on-deck circle because he was due to bat next.
The Tigers played with a patchwork lineup but didn't begrudge Alvarez or the Marlins for celebrating.
"It was exciting for them and it was very special for him, so you have to be happy for that, no matter what side you're on," Tigers infielder Hernan Perez said.
"Any time a guy gets a no-hitter there should be a big celebration."
The no-hitter was the first for the Marlins since Anibal Sanchez — now with the Tigers — threw one in 2006 against Arizona. Sanchez watched from the visitors' dugout as fellow Venezuelan Alvarez celebrated the feat.
"It was great to be a part of such an exciting moment for this guy," Sanchez said.
Detroit's Justin Verlander struck out 10 in six scoreless innings in his final tuneup for the playoffs.
With the Tigers' playoff slot settled, they rested four starters and had pulled three others by the seventh inning. Miguel Cabrera, who won his third consecutive batting title, never stepped to the plate.
Prior to the game, Tigers manager Jim Leyland acknowledged he and his players were already thinking ahead.
"I want to play this game, I want to win this game, but I want to get this over with and get home," Leyland said. "Guys are anxious. They want to get to the post-season."
The A's closed out the regular season with a 9-0 win over Seattle.
Oakland manager Bob Melvin gave a few of his starters the finale off while some others made cameos before getting a rest before beginning the post-season.
Jed Lowrie, Coco Crisp and Yoenis Cespedes all sat Sunday while Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and Chris Young were lifted early.
"We have a bigger goal right now and that is to go deep in the playoffs and probably didn't want anything freak to happen on a day like today," Donaldson said.
Oakland is likely to start 18-game winner Bartolo Colon in Game 1 and from there they have a multitude of options.
There's Jarrod Parker (12-8), Sonny Gray (5-3), Tommy Milone (12-9), Dan Straily (10-8) and A.J. Griffin (14-10) all serving as options that Melvin can use to fill out his rotation for the remainder of the series.
"If my name gets called I'll definitely be ready," Gray said.
Also Sunday, Tampa Bay and Texas both won and wound up even, forcing a tiebreaker for the second AL wild-card spot.
The Rays will play at Texas Monday night with the winner visiting Cleveland Wednesday night in another all-or-nothing matchup.
Rangers rookie Martin Perez starts against reigning AL Cy Young winner David Price.
Texas gets a boost, too — All-Star slugger Nelson Cruz will be active after his 50-game penalty from Major League Baseball in the Biogenesis drug scandal.
"He's served his suspension," Rays star Evan Longoria said. "It is what it is. Justice has been served."
Asked if he expected to play, Cruz said: "I think so."
It will be baseball's first tiebreaker — officially, this is a regular-season game and the stats count — since Minnesota beat Detroit 6-5 in 12 innings for the 2009 AL Central title.
What was supposed to be the final day of the regular season began with the possibility of a three-way tie for a pair of AL wild-card spots.
Instead, Cleveland clinched its first post-season berth since 2007, winning 5-1 at Minnesota to finish at 92-70 and one game ahead of Texas and Tampa Bay as the top wild card.
Nick Swisher homered as the Indians became the first big league team to win their final 10 regular-season games since Baltimore closed with 11 straight victories in 1971, STATS said.
"I'm telling you, we're bringing that wild-card game back to the 216 and that place is going to be packed out and rockin', baby!" Swisher said, citing Cleveland's area code.
Rookie Danny Salazar is set to start for the Indians against either Texas or Tampa Bay.
The NL playoff scene is settled. Johnny Cueto starts for Cincinnati against Francisco Liriano and the Pirates at Pittsburgh on Tuesday night in the NL wild-card playoff.
In the best-of-five division series, the Los Angeles Dodgers start at Atlanta and the NL wild-card winner is at St. Louis.


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21 People Reveal The Best Relationship Advice They Ever Received
August 23, 2016 | 3 Comments » | Topics: Dating
- 4Shares
1.When you're going down the pub with your mates and you expect to be back around 11 tell her you'll be back at around 12. So when you roll in the door at 11 you can claim you left early to see her before you both went to bed.
2. Once you're in a long-term relationship/marriage, never stop dating your SO. There needs to be some sort of constant courtship to make them feel you still want them, even after all these months/years. I am an expert at not doing this.
3. "You're not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm."
4."Marry someone with a different favorite cereal than you so they won't eat all of yours." You'd be amazed how much more peaceful life is this way.
5. Best response to: "my SO has changed, and it's just not working any more".
"If people can change, then that change is ongoing. Marriage is a beautiful thing that allows two people the time and space to safely fall in and out of love many, many times. Your wife could again become sexual just as easily as a new woman could become cold. I would plead with you to tend your own garden and be patient in its fruits. Paths that have intersected in the past are all the more likely to cross again soon."
6. Don't look for a girl you want to treat like a princess, look for a girl you want to treat like a partner. Its very true. I don't mind carrying my SO, but I need to know she can carry me if I feel down
7. No relationship is perfect and there will be conflict. What matters is the desire to solve the problem.
8. Just because a person is right or perfect for you that you may not be the right one for them.
9. "A relationship is like a fart. If you have to force it, it's probably shit."
10. Don't go into a relationship expecting to be made happy. You have to be able to be happy on your own first.
11. Don't disparage your SO behind their back.
I'm talking about watercooler bullshit "The old ball-n-chain is such a shrill nag, amirite??" "My husband is such a dumb neanderthal, he'd be lost without me!" etc…
Of course, if you have a legitimate gripe with your loved one then talk to them privately or seek professional counseling. But don't use them as a punchline to get brownie points with other people who probably have bad relationships themselves. Over time, that kind of thing can seep in and undermine how you actually see them.
12. "The problem is that love isn't enough. You both have to be committed. There may be times you don't feel like you love each other, like you're so hurt or angry that you can't stand the sight of the other. But if you're both committed to the relationship, to the promises you made, then you'll work through it and you'll become stronger. Love without commitment just isn't enough." -my Mom.
13. Don't compare your relationship to others.
14. "You can gauge a person's love for you by how they treat you when they are upset with you."
15. "Never let it be me versus you. It should always be us versus the problem."
16. Never change to get a person. If you do they fall in love with who your pretending to be and not you. If you must change, change for your self.
17. Don't settle for someone who has zero regard for your feelings or wants just because you've been together a long time.
18. 'A healthy relationship keeps the doors and windows open. Plenty of air is circulating and no one feels trapped. Relationships thrive in this environment. Keep your doors and windows open. If this person is meant to be in your life, all the open doors and windows in the world won't make them leave.'
19. Before you commit to a fight, ask yourself "is this the hill I want to die on?"
20. You can't expect someone to love you when you can't love yourself.
21. Communication is going to get you further than anything else is


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Applying Images Watermarks allows store owners to protect your product images from unauthorized using by anyone. The image watermark can be the Magento logo or other images as you need with many supported formats like .jpg (jpeg), .gif, or .png. Magento watermark is put on all of your product images while the size, opacity and position are flexible to config. Here is an example for applying an image watermark:
With Magento watermark, not only avoid stealing your orginial product image with a hit but you can also increase the awareness of your brand. Let follow this guide to upload the image watermark quickly!
To upload Images Watermarks as the following:
Stores > Settings > Configuration.
On the Admin sidebar,
Content > Design > Configuration > Select your current theme > .
General > Design.
Product Image Watermarks section and complete the following steps for the Base, Small, and Thumbnail images:
Watermark Default Size in pixels.
Watermark Opacity,
Percent as a percentage.
Choose File, to upload the image file.
Watermark Position to your preference.
Cache Management to refresh the cache.
Delete Image checkbox to delete a watermark.
Save Config .
Cache Management to refresh the cache.
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- Athletics World Championships
Worlds boosts for Rutherford & Ennis-Hill
Greg Rutherford has been added to Great Britain & Northern Ireland's squad for the forthcoming World Athletics Championships in Moscow.
Rutherford, the Olympic long jump champion, missed the recent London Anniversary Games due to a hamstring injury, but has recovered sufficiently to be included in the Team GB squad for next month's meeting in Russia.
"Greg has shown a remarkable level of recovery during a short space of time, something he has shown an aptitude for throughout his athletics career," British Athletics performance director Neil Black said. "Following the fitness tests and his record of being able to produce a quality performance off minimal build up, I am pleased to confirm his place in the GB & NI team.
"He'll continue to work closely with the support staff to maximise every additional moment in between now and the 14th of August."
Rutherford's selection is bad news for Chris Tomlinson, however, who is forced to miss out as a result. As neither jumper had met the qualifying 'A' standard of 8.25 metres, Black was only able to select one - opting for Rutherford's pedigree over Tomlinson's better recent record of fitness.
"I think on current form, on current shape, I'd be on the team," Tomlinson said at the weekend, after jumping 7.99m at the Olympic Stadium. "But obviously he's got that [Olympic title] and that has to be taken into account."
Elsewhere there was interesting news for Jessica Ennis-Hill as her main rival for heptathlon gold in Moscow, Tatyana Chernova, was ruled out through injury.
Ennis-Hill is currently deciding on her own participation after struggling with Achilles issues in recent weeks, but Chernova's absence may give the Olympic champion greater reason to believe she can win the competition even if she is not 100 per cent.
"I need to step back and have a real think about the World Championships," Ennis-Hill said on Saturday. "I don't want to go and not be ready, not be competitive.
"I've got more to lose than to gain so I want to go there and be a contender."
Also on Tuesday, 400m runner Christine Ohuruogu was named as the captain of the GB & NI team.
"I am very proud to have been asked by Neil to be the team captain at the World Championships in Moscow," said Ohuruogu. "When he called me up the other week, I thought I was in trouble! I am not normally someone who likes the spotlight, but this is a lovely feeling to be trusted in this role, and it's nice for myself and my coach Lloyd [Cowan] for the hard work we have put in over the years."


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The stomach is a muscular sac that is important for absoring food and preparing food for further digestion
One of the two subdivisions of the trachea serving to convey air to and from the lungs- the trachea divides into right and left main bronchi
The stomach is a muscular sac that is important for absoring food and preparing food for further digestion
The small intestine is the location in the body where the majority of the nutrients from ingested food are absorbed.
The omentum is another word for the fatty layer that surrounds your internal organs.
The colon has bacteria which helps break food down; it is shorter than the small intestine but has a larger diameter.
The concentrated bile stored in the gallbladder is released when fatty foods enter the small intestine.
The duodenum plays an important role in regulating the emptying of stomach contents into the rest of the small intestine.
The liver produces bile and is the first stop for the majority of the nutrients that are absorbed during digestion.
The pancreas is a gland that is a part of the digestive system as well as a hormone system that regulates sugar.


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On 9.10.16, Amy will become Mrs. Mork in this very church. She is the third generation in her family to faithfully attend Hopewell Baptist Church in Huntersville, NC so we just had to capture her bridal portraits here. Churches with such rich history amaze me. The creaky floors, sturdy wooden pews and dreamy light are the perfect spot for a timeless bridal portrait. I also loved hearing Amy's childhood memories about this historic landmark too….the pew her grandparents sat in every Sunday morning, the hymnals third row from the back with their names inscribed in the front, the parking lot where her grandfather taught her to drive and the church kitchen where her grandmother prepared many meals for the congregation. That's Old South…love, family and story telling.
Enjoy a peek at her lovely bridal portrait session! When this blog goes live, we will be heading to the reception with the new Mr. and Mrs. Mork….ready to celebrate!
Special thanks to our vendor partners: Venue: Hopewell Presbyterian Church | Hair Stylist: Mirror Bomb Studio | Florist: Willow Branch Floral Design |


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For this week's blog post, I created a picture with a caption on it. (Picture featured above.) To go about doing this, I went onto Flickr's Creative Commons where I could legally download a photo someone else has taken. I wanted more of an inspirational photo, instead of something too cliché and cheesy. I wanted the same thing for my quote so while I googled "quotes about exploring the world," I searched for something that, again, was not too cliché. I found the quote "Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore." (I got this quote off of How to Live a Life of Adventure.) I felt that this quote definitely checked the box of being inspirational and especially worked well with the photo I chose. I placed the quote on the photo by using an online photo editor called BeFunky. This allowed me to choose from a plethora of fonts and colors for my quote. I then downloaded the photo onto my desktop and inserted it into my blog post.
I picked this quote because it involves going out of your comfort zone to seek new adventures. People don't realize what they're missing when they don't take a chance on opportunities. While people are afraid of making mistakes, they don't even realize that that's what life experience is all about. By taking a leap of faith, whatever the ending may be, you come out of that experience with more knowledge about life. Life is too short to spend your life stuck inside, worried about what may happen. I truly believe you should take every opportunity life hands you because you may not ever get that opportunity again.