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Working for yourself may sound like a pipe dream, but more and more people are saying goodbye to working for someone else and trying their hand at being their own boss. And while you hear stories about how great it is, the reality is that successful self employment doesn't just happen magically.
To be successful while working for yourself takes a lot of effort on your part and some good luck mixed in. But working for yourself shouldn't be a pipe dream. It is more than possible.
But before you dive in head first, you need to understand the following factors that are critical for successful self employment.
4 Critical Things For Successful Self Employment
#1. Time Management
One of the greatest factors in determining successful self employment is being good at time management. If it takes you 5 hours to run through your inbox every day, you are going to have a difficult time growing or even sustaining your business.
You have to be a master of your time. This means taking the time to understand when you are most productive and create a schedule that meets your internal clock. Obviously you can't do this 100% of the time, especially if you prefer working in the middle of the night and you need to call clients, but you can adjust a good amount of your schedule.
For example, I enjoy writing first thing in the morning. As a result, I get up around 5am and write for a few hours uninterrupted. I can write more in these two hours than I could for the rest of the day.
It also means finding ways to get through the tasks that tend to trip you up. By focusing on getting better with these tasks, you will free up a lot of your time.
#2. Self Discipline
Being self employed has many advantages. One big one is freedom. You can decide your starting and ending hours and in some cases, even where you work.
The problem arises when outside life creeps into your workday. For example, it is super easy to do the grocery shopping on a Tuesday morning at 10am when there is little traffic on the road and the grocery store is empty.
But this takes away from your working time. Take it from someone who is self employed. It's a slippery slope. First it's groceries. Then it's other errands. Then it's yard work and other household chores. The next thing you know, you are working 3 hours a day and wonder why your business isn't going anywhere.
Successful self employment means to be disciplined and keep things from interfering with your work schedule.
#3. Positive Attitude
Another important factor is having a positive attitude. Being self employed is challenging as it is. But add in the amount of decisions you need to make and you can quickly question yourself and get down.
To be successful, you have to make sure you are committed to any decision you make and at the same time be comfortable with failing. You are going to make mistakes. Some will cost you and others won't. But you can't let them derail you.
The best thing you can do is stay positive, understand why you made the mistake and use that knowledge to make better decisions going forward.
#4. Critical Thinking
Finally, you need to be good at thinking critically. As the business owner, you are in control of everything at your company. This includes the world of taxes too. No longer can you punt technology issues to another department. You have to figure everything out.
As a result, you need to have a strategy when it comes to thinking critically. The sooner you can develop a go to strategy, the less time you will waste procrastinating on tasks and not making any decisions at all.
Final Thoughts
While you could argue until the end of time which trait on this list is the most important one for successful self employment, the reality is all of them matter. Maybe not all in equal amounts, but close enough.
Instead of trying to figure out which one is the most important, look at the list and try to find where you fall short. What can you do to improve yourself in this area, or in some cases these areas? The more work you do now, as an employee, the easier it will be for you when you take the leap to self employment and the better chance you have of being successful.


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Postponed introduction
Hello everyone and thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. This blog was actually launched a long time ago however I deleted all the posts and left it inactive for several years. I let work take over my life for many years and have decided to make time to write about a topic I truly love. My topic of choice is photography. To be more specific my passion lies in art nude photography.
Let me introduce myself, I'm JW Purdy. I have been a shutterbug since I picked up my first 110 cameras as a child. I held onto my old small format 110-film cameras until I was about eleven or twelve when I received a 35mm as a gift. Since I wasn't processing my own film and was used to printing small photos so I didn't really notice a big difference. All I knew was that it was easier to transport a large amount of film canisters at one time. I continued shooting off and on all through high school and college. Finally after college I moved to Houston, Texas and due to an accident had to change careers. One day from out of the blue that old film itch started at me. I came into a little extra money and decided to buy my first DSLR. As a kid I watched Andre Agassi dominate on the tennis court and wanted to be just like him. I had always wanted a Canon Rebel, the camera he sponsored, and didn't give any other brand a second thought.
Prior to purchasing my DSLR I read continuously about photography and how to master the art of shooting. I started with NationalGeographic's Field guides. I highly recommend them to anyone that is interested in photography. Try to find the old film guide and then move on to the digital guide. The film data is still relevant and will better help you understand the art of photography. While reading countless books I started searching online for photographers I liked. I discovered a few but one really stuck out to me. I began to follow his work and even sent him personal messages about his work and my interest. He was so kind and wrote me back with very detailed information about shooting and was very encouraging every step of the way. Finally after having received my new camera and shooting around for about two weeks. MarcusRanum, who I admire, told me I needed to just jump in and give figure study a try. He told me not to worry just find a model and shoot what I thought looked good. So two weeks into being a DSLR owner I booked my first shoot with two models. I was so nervous I didn't know if I could go to the shoot location.
Waiting for the first model to show up my wife and I sat and discussed the ideas I had for the shoot and what I wanted to try and capture. Shannon was very supportive and tried her best to keep me from looking like a nervous wreck when the model showed up. Within the hour the first model pulled up into the drive of the model home I had commissioned to shoot in. Jennifer R came to the door and we sat and talked for about ten minutes. After having her sign the proper model release and getting a photo of her driver's license we decided to start the shoot. Jennifer, who had modeling experience, undressed and stated she was ready to begin. I told her the shots I would like to start with and she got into pose. Raising the camera to my eye all my fears disappeared and I found it easy to push the shutter release.
The moment my eye reached the viewfinder my whole personality changed into work mode and everything else fell away. A lot of people hide behind the viewfinder but that was not the case with me. I felt just as comfortable with the camera in hand as I did when I was directing her or just talking while taking a break. I don't know if that is how it is for everyone but it was for me. Something about shoot just came natural to me. Having wrapped up the shoot I was ready and eager for the next model.
Little Liz showed up and did not look completely comfortable. I asked her if she had ever modeled before and she told me she hadn't. Now my confidence was already high from the first shoot but I had to elevate it even more so that she would relax and work well with the photos. I took a few shots and showed her the best of the photos we had just taken while talking to her the entire time. After see the photos she completely relaxed and I captured some of the best photos I have taken. I still feature some of those photos in my portfolio.
After the shoot Shannon and I came home and looked at the images I had taken. I was really surprised at how good some of them looked. A friend of ours came by and gave me a few quick pointers on how to work in Photoshop. I did my best to edit the photos but it was my first time using the program and it has a huge learning curve. I did what I could with the knowledge I had acquired form a book overview and sent a copy to the models. Little Liz was very pleased but Jennifer wished I had captured a few from a little different angle. Over all the experience was fantastic and I have never looked back since that first day of March 2008.
Two of the photos from that first shoot have been published on different sites and in the next two posts I will break down each photo and why I think it works. Thank you again for the visit and I hope this will encourage you to step outside of your comfort level and just shoot. Every shoot is a learning experience and you can never know it all lets Figure it Out.

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Pre-Bot is a wooden toy robot that comes with a beautifully illustrated hardcover book that teaches kids positive behavior traits. Pre-Bot and his creator Rod Lowe recently appeared on an episode of ABC's THE TOY BOX. He made it past the first set of judges, but in the end Pre-Bot lost out to the great design of the winner of the entire season.
Thanks to a new Kickstarter campaign, Pre-Bot has another chance to become a reality. Now he needs your help! Support this positive project HERE to help get Pre-Bot manufactured.
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Five-star portfolio manager William Fries says you can make money in this global slowdown -- with the right "approach to value."
Fries is co-portfolio manager of the Thornburg International Value Fund , which is down 14 percent year-to-date -- but up nearly 140 percent over the last five years.
"There are a lot of slowdowns on the periphery of Europe," concedes Fries.
But he told CNBC that there are good Continental buys to be found, by seeking "consistent earners" that fit Thornburg's "approach to value": diversification across three types of stocks.
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Cows are causing trouble in Belwood.
About 25 bovines have escaped their pasture every night since Jan. 15 and they walk around the Saint Peters Church Road and Propst Road area, officials said.
�They go roaming around, eating one man�s rye field and crossing Highway 18,� said Belwood Mayor Debbie Hoyle.
Saturday night, the cows caused a wreck on N.C. 18, and they caused a three-car wreck on Monday, Hoyle said.
�We are lucky no one has gotten killed,� Hoyle said. �But that�s our worry. We need a fast solution.�
Every night after it gets dark, the cows leave their pasture and eat the rye, and each day at daybreak they return to their pasture, she said.
�They stomp all over our rye fields,� one person who lives in the area told The Star. �One night we counted as high as 25 cows.�
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Two of the cows were killed in the car wrecks on Saturday and Monday, said Sam Lockridge, health services coordinator for the Cleveland County Health Department. He said the NC Highway Patrol spray-painted lines on the highway where the dead animals were killed.
The alleged cow owner, Jimmy White, lives in Casar and turned himself in on Tuesday, Lockridge said. He was charged with seven counts of allowing his livestock to run at large. White made his $5,000 bond and was released, Lockridge said.
Animal Control is working with White to round up the rest of the cows, Lockridge said.
�We do know that 10 or 12 of his cows made it across Highway 18 into another pasture and they are secured,� Lockridge said. �According to men who work for White, there are still eight cows out.�
Rounding up cows
However, White told Animal Control he does not own any cow that is out or the two that caused wrecks, Lockridge said.
Animal Control gave White and his workers until Thursday to round up the remainder of the cows. After that, Animal Control will contract a company from Concord to bring horses, dogs and ropes to round up the rest, Lockridge said.
The cows will then become county property and will be sold for revenue, he said.
�It�s generally not Animal Control�s responsibility to chase cows,� Lockridge said. �However, when the wrecks started happening we felt we needed to assist to resolve this before someone gets killed.�
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This tiny Vietnamese joint is hidden away at 108 Bourke Street in an extensive and largely empty mall. The first sign that this place wasn't going to stack up to the competition was that their opening hours have recently changed to exclude weekends, now only opening for weekday lunches.
Something Tasty?
Hoping for something tasty I opted for a fish Laksa, a spicy noodle soup with its origins in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. After waiting twenty minutes a waitress came over to inform me that they had no fish, so I was switched to chicken. A few minutes later I spotted another waitress running to a nearby coffee shop and grabbing a milk carton from the fridge. Now as far as I could tell no menu items contained milk and they didn't serve coffee, so I could only assume the worst. I was about to suffer a coconut milk to cow's milk switch up.
Cow's Milk? Seriously?
Now I'm no curry connoisseur, or indeed knowledgeable regarding Asian cuisine, so correct me if I'm mistaken, but cow's milk for curry? Seriously? Needless to say this Laksa had been thrown together in a hurry, I had almost been waiting half an hour, but chucking some chillies in milk and adding chicken isn't the way to entice me back for more.
Hunger Strikes
I should have complained, turned over my bowl and kicked up a momentous fuss, but when tum starts a grumbling there's not much else to do but eat. Upon further inspection the chef had decided to chuck not just thin rice vermicelli, but thick egg noodles. This was weird. The egg and milk combo was not good, just creamy on creamy with not much else, which left me feeling like a might soon re-fill the bowl.
Pho Mee no love for Pho
I've had the chicken and beef Pho soup here before, which was better and more towards what I expected for a quick lunch at this price point. That said there are much better places to grab a bite in the city and I would not eat here again.
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- Pho (asianflavor306.wordpress.com)
- Pho, Deconstructed (wgno.com)


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Hours are subject to change, please call as needed
Centrepoint is a volunteer run organisation. All of the events, conversation groups, clubs, as well as the Library, newsletter and Centrepoint itself are organised, run and staffed by our Members.
There are many advantages to volunteering, not least that of building friendships with other Members and being able to use skills in order to help others. As an organisation with Members from many different nationalities, the Conversation Groups are a wonderful way to share not only the language but also the culture of our homelands with other Members.
All skills and interests can find a home in Centrepoint, from administration skills in the staffing the Front Desk to providing a talk on zoology in one of our Programmes. Games, crafts, interest in art, history, culture, parenting, and social gatherings are all covered by volunteers – if you can't find what you like, start your own group!
For some of our Members volunteering can help fill a gap in a career path, whilst for others it is a chance to indulge an interest with like-minded people.
We organise at least one social event for volunteers each year. During this event awards are presented to those volunteers marked out for special recognition due to their contribution to Centrepoint.
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Written by Michelle Macnamara | Originally published on AkhandaYogaAustralia.com
Life is busy! Too busy most days, almost like time is speeding up. We want things now. We want things yesterday. We want things fast.
With the evolvement of mobile phones, internet and other modern tools, we are constantly being bombarded with outside stimulus. From television, radio, computers, video games, phone calls, emails. And when we are not being bombarded, we miss it. Most of us actually start to look for something to occupy our minds, to keep our attention, to fill our time.
When we deprive our minds of outside stimuli, and try to find some quiet and stillness amongst the noise of life, the mind still keeps ticking. Sometimes we may even perceive there to be more thoughts present when we are quiet but they are just more obvious, more recognisable. It's very easy to allow our minds, our thoughts to take us away into tomorrow's meeting, yesterday's events or next week's plans.
So we look to the teaching of Yoga. We use Asana or (Postures). And to help us along the way we use: Dristi or (Point of Focus) and Ujjyi Breathing or (Victorious Sounding Breath)
The physical Asana practice is a great way to begin our yoga journey. Asanas (or Postures) are a tool. A challenging and wonderful tool for us to use to facilitate the process of keeping ourselves in the moment. We can relate to the Asanas easily, because we are dealing with our own physicality. Our own bodies.
We only know the world through our bodies, taking in information with our eyes and skin and other senses. We have such a strong connection to the physical body, we get real-time responses and sometimes even see a difference in our physical appearance, after practicing for a short time. This helps our mind understand that things are changing.
It is though the body that we discover even the most subtle aspects of ourselves. Working the body to investigate the true nature of the body, and therefore investigating the true nature of the mind. When practicing Yoga Asana over a period of time, the changes not only happen in the physical body but they begin to happen in the subtle body too. Then, we can truly begin to experience the fruits of our effort.
Through physical asana practice we are twisted, folded, squeezed and massaged. Our muscles, tendons and fascia start to stretch and lengthen, our bones start to come into correct alignment, we allow blood to flow in and around our organs to clean and purify them. The asanas allows us a chance to cleanse and detoxify the body, therefore we begin to bring the body back into balance.
The more we practice, the more oxygen we allow into our lungs, into our blood, into our brains. We are sending fresh oxygenated blood around the body. Our nerves are cleansed and begin to function better, firing off signals faster and easier. We begin to open up the channels for for Prana ( life-force energy ) to flow freely and easily.
This all in turn creates a clearer mind, a more relaxed demeanour. We can be less stressed, less angry (or have the tools to deal with stress or anger more readily when it arises). We smile more. We are more mindful and kinder to ourselves and to others.
The tool of Asana practice is essentially a multi-layered one. And can be used as a stepping stone towards the other limbs. As humans, we tend to be quite linear in our thinking and the way that we get somewhere is one foot in front of another.
So to bring ourselves into a state of Yoga ( or Union with the Divine ) by simply coming into Dhyana ( or Meditation ), can prove very difficult for the busy, western mind. So, we use Asana as a starting point and once we are established in our physical practice, as long as we are doing so without ego, without losing the balance, the other limbs will naturally begin to cultivate.
We become more dedicated to our personal practice (our Sadhana) and start making choices based around it. We may find a heightened interest in the history and theory behind the type of Yoga we practice or Yoga in general. We may begin to change our habits. The foods we crave may change. We begin to rise early and sleep when it gets dark.
We may even find that some of our friendships will naturally fall away and some will come to the forefront. Our attitude towards our relationships may change and we may even find that we have more compassion for others.
When the Yamas and Niyamas are not embraced, it is possible to become entrenched in only the physicality of the poses. Obsessed with whether we are getting given new postures by our teacher or whether we can do them better than the person next to us. This is not what we are looking for.
Do we think it makes us more yogic or more spiritual, if we can do a deeper back bend than the next person? I'm sure this is not the case. Unless I'm missing something. Standing on two hands in a handstand is no more advanced than standing on two feet in Tadasana, if the intention is the same.
Yoga resides in the character and behaviour of the practitioner and the choices that they make, both on and off the mat.
Yoga is about being present, so in a busy yoga room, with people moving and jumping around, we need to find our Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal) & Dhyana(Concentration). We do this by using our Drishti (Gaze) and by listening to sound of our own Ujjyi breath.
The more we practice these, the easier they become. And in time, with a daily, committed practice they will be second nature and you will find it much easier to quieten the busy mind.
As we continue to do our Asana practice, we start to discover the beginnings of a mystery or something we don't quite understand yet. This is usually about the time that people start to pull away from their yoga practice or move onto a new type of yoga, thinking "this is too hard, there must be an easier way".
Sometimes it's not even a conscious reaction or behaviour.
The reason this happens is that when find ourselves in a posture we don't like, in the ones that feel more intense, or that we aren't very good at yet or even the ones that bring up an emotional response, our human reaction is to build a wall around it and run away.
And where do we go? We run towards something that is easy, where we feel safe. Where we know we won't have to confront that particular experience again.
And it's here, at this point, if we are committed to and stay with our practice, where things start to shift within us.
There is an old story, which Richard Freeman tells in his e-book, The Matrix of Yoga and it goes a little something like this:
Yoga asks us to begin digging a well, from wherever we are right now. But to experience the true freedom, that we are all inately searching for (whether we know it or not), we must continue digging. At some point, we have to face ourselves, even when it's confronting.
So when we are doing our Asana practice at home or we are in a class, let's try to breathe through something that we would normally avoid and notice what happens. We will begin to recognise our patterns, the underlying patterns (or Samskaras) of the way that we are, in our lives.
And then, we come to realise that our personal Asana practice is a direct reflection of our habits, patterns and behaviors, both on and off the mat.
Over time, the recognition of these patterns, will allow us to shift our behaviour towards certain Asanas, while we are practicing. And will have a knock-on effect in our daily lives.
We may begin to deal with situations differently as they arise, we may face things head on, that we once would tend to avoid and we may even find that these scenarios don't come about as often as they once did.
So essentially, Asana is preparation for the body and therefore a preparation for the mind, so that we can delve deeper, past the physical body and into the more subtle pathways.
We can't expect change to occur within ourselves through the practice of yoga, if we don't meet it halfway. If we only do the Asanas (or postures) that we like, or the ones that we are good at, we are not allowing the yoga to begin it's work.
And if we DO allow Yoga to begin it's work within us…… we may, if we are very diligent and committed to a lifetime of practice, manage a glimpse of Samadhi (or Universal Consciousness) the Eighth limb of Ashtanga Yoga.
But always remember throughout your Yoga Asana practice and throughout your life that…
"It's the journey that is important. Not the destination".


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The variety of sailing options in the Whitsunday Islands is impressive. Everything from day trips to packages offering cruises of over seven days & nights mean that whatever your budget and for however long you are visiting, you are sure to find something to suit your plans perfectly.
Sailing the Whitsundays gives you the opportunity to see spectacular sights among the 74 islands that many visitors miss. Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular options while sailing, and water sports are possible too. Taking a longer boat charter means you can store your luggage at Airlie Beach (if need be) and save on the cost of Whitsundays resorts.
The wide range of vessels means that whether you are seeking a relaxed, romantic cruise on a traditional yacht, or the thrill of a trip on one of the latest lightening fast catamarans, with a little research and planning you will not be disappointed.
Please be aware that some of the multiple day/night boat tours can be very popular with young backpackers, and sometimes have a bit of a "party boat" atmosphere: if this is something you want to avoid, speak with the company about it before you make a booking.
It's also possible to book a bareboat charter which gives you the chance to take the helm yourself and explore the Whitsunday Islands with your family or friends in whichever manner you wish. Although no formal boating qualifications are usually required you could also hire a skipper to show you the ropes for a day or two if you think you would feel more confident doing so.
The choice of boats available is extensive with smaller craft able to accommodate from two to six passengers, and larger catamarans & yachts able to accommodate up to ten people. Many visitors love bareboat charters for the freedom and independence they provide.
You can talk about sailing the Whitsunday Islands, and everything else, in our Whitsundays forum.
Check out the many packages on offer for sailing the Whitsunday Islands and you will see that the deals and discounts mean fantastic sailing at a great price – deals like seven nights for the price of four or five are not unusual.


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Almanac History - October 1862
October 1st, 1862
In Richmond, the Confederate newspaper Whig denounces Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: "It is a dash of the pen to destroy four thousand millions of our property, and is as much a bid for...insurrection, with the assurance of aid from the...United States."
October 2nd, 1862
Columbia, Mississippi is the scene of a major battle between Union and Southern troops. The Federals are forced into a defensive position.
October 4th, 1862
The second day of fighting at Corinth, Mississippi sees Federals under General Rosecrans hit hard by Van Dorn's Confederate troops. At the battle's close 355 Union soldiers are dead; 1841 wounded and 324 missing. The Confederates lose 473 men here, with 1997 injured and 1763 missing.
October 5th, 1862
Outside Corinth, Mississippi, Federals under General Rosecrans' command follow retreating Confederates. Although Van Dorn's men are able to slip away from this Northern Force, they are later apprehended by Federal General E.O. C. Ord's men near the Hatchie River in Tennessee.
October 6th, 1862
General Braxton Bragg and his Confederates pull back toward Harrodsburg, Kentucky, pursued by General Buell's Northern troops. The latter occupy Bardstown, KY.
October 8th, 1862
Today sees the battle of Perryville, Kentucky involving General Braxton Bragg's Confederates and General Don Carlos Buell's Federals. Bragg is compelled to retreat southeastward as a result of this encounter, the most significant battle fought in Kentucky.
October 9th, 1862
At Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Confederate General JEB Stuart begins several days of raiding which he carries as far as Cashtown, PA. Stuart has crossed Federal lines in order to accomplish this and has ridden his 1800 troops in a circle around General McClellan's inactive Army of the Potomac.
October 10th, 1862
President Davis is asked to draft 4500 blacks to further help the Confederate army construct fortifications around Richmond.
October 11th, 1862
Jeff Davis approves a bill passed in the Confederate Congress which amends the military draft to stipulate that anyone owning 20 or more slaves is exempted from service in the Confederate army. This heightens a sense of class conflict in the Confederacy, some viewing the military situation as a "rich man's war and a poor man's fight."
October 12th, 1862
Ozark, Missouri is the jumping-off point for a Northern expeditionary force headed for Yellville, Arkansas This mission will last for seven days.
October 15th, 1862
Part of the army of the Potomac under McClellan is involved in an expedition from Sharpsburg, Maryland to Smithfield, West Virginia. They also take part in a reconnaissance from Harper's Ferry to Charlestown, West Virginia.
October 18th, 1862
With 1,500 men Confederate John Hunt Morgan routs Federal forces outside Lexington, Kentucky. They enter the city and seize 125 prisoners.
October 20th, 1862
Lincoln entreats both civilian and military personnel in Tennessee to move to elect state government officials, a legislature and members of Congress.
October 22nd, 1862
Confederate General Braxton Bragg successfully withdraws Southern troops from Kentucky where Federals under General Buell continue to make their presence felt following the battle of Perryville on 8 - 9 October.
October 24th, 1862
Federal General Don Carlos Buell is relieved of command in Kentucky and Tennessee because he failed to prevent Bragg's Confederates from escaping from Kentucky. Rosecrans assumes command of these troops.
October 25th, 1862
Lincoln grows increasingly annoyed with General McClellan's apparent inability to launch any major assault against Confederates in Virginia.
October 26th, 1862
General McClellan moves the Federal Army of the Potomac across the river into Virginia; Lincoln writes that he "rejoiced" in this overdue action.
October 27th, 1862
In Louisiana, the battle of Labadieville occurs on Bayou Lafourche. Confederates are routed, losing 6 men, with 15 wounded and 208 taken prisoner. Federals report 18 dead and 74 wounded.
October 28th, 1862
General McClellan moves his Potomac Army toward Warrenton, Virginia causing Confederate General Robert E Lee to push his troops slightly to the south. Union forces occupy Halltown, VA.; there is light skirmishing at Snicker's Gap.
October 31st, 1862
The gathering of Northern troops at Grand Junction, Tennessee foreshadows the upcoming Federal action against Vicksburg, Mississippi These troops are moving in from Corinth, Mississippi and Bolivar, Tennessee.


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Joao is a friend and former teammate of mine on Bissell, then two years later alongside me at the Cervelo Test Team. I've been practicing my trans-Atlantic jet setting, so in the midst of changing apartments in Italy this past week I had the chance to make my way down to Siena and partake in a few days of the eponymous Fat Man Tours.
As a very good friend of Joao's, I actually knew very little of what exactly lay in store for my time with FMT, but I knew vehemently that whatever adventures I would stumble upon would inevitably tip the enjoyment scale towards the positive. So with only the mildest bit of apprehension I gassed up the jet and headed to Siena!
Allow the title to marinate for a minute, Fat Man Tours. And certainly be sure to marinate it in plenty of freshly pressed olive oil, some crushed vine ripened local tomatoes, rich and fragrant rosemary, and a healthy pinch of salt. And maybe a side of lardo. (In no particular order, a smattering of comestibles and experiences over the past few days for you to absorb while you marinate that title a bit longer…)
Like I said, I know Joao well. I know his naturally smooth gait on a bicycle is only paralleled by his naturally magnetic pull towards rich, delicious Italian food. And wine. Don't kid yourself, this isn't a bike tour throughout Italy. Rather it leans much more closely to a food and wine tour with a dash of cycling tossed across the Tuscan countryside. The true mystique of Joao, however, is that he doesn't introduce you to tasty local dinner at a corner restaurant – rather he first introduces you to la Nona, the grandmother, who warmly welcomes you to her multigenerational osteria, before ducking behind the kitchen doors to prepare the simple yet exquisite masterpiece that just took your breath away. This is certainly not your cookie cutter bike tour; this is as authentic as it gets.
And you're not just riding with a bunch of Joeys and Freds. Allow myself to brag… about myself. In addition to food worthy of a king, pun intended, the FMT also allows you the privilege to ride with such exemplary professionals as myself and my friend and the cycling Jesus lookalike, Laurens Ten Dam of Rabobank.
Although in truth, some of us are still chasing the healthy greens of a salad bowl rather than the luscious aforementioned lardo. Note the San Pellegrino water in the background. Wine was abundant at lunch, although I abstemiously declined (to save room for dinner).
No matter who is pushing the pace, myself, Laurens, Joao, Colin, Grahamo, Bruce, or others, cafe stops are necessary which fulfilled the need for healthy banter and playful razzing – in case anyone gets lost on the trip. A rarity, but always a possibility.
Yes, we do go for bike rides now and again, and it's actually no wonder people get lost since all signs, beautiful as they are in Chianti, point to the right.
Additionally we ripped some stradi bianchi, white roads of l'Eroica fame, complete with postcard worthy view and a flat tire. Narrow clinchers aren't exactly in their native habitat in this stuff, but the corresponding scenery and general experience of the adventure more than made up for it.
I'm particularly fond of this photo below since it shows my handsome and awesome Cannondale SuperSix EVO decked out in American regalia hugged by an envious Italian groupset, left and an overpriced Italian frame, right.
I did find time to buy my brother a birthday present… umm, I suppose this blog post might damper the surprise depending on when Robbie reads this. Although his birthday was in March and since we haven't gone out to the previously planned birthday dinner these past six months, I think these authentic and extraordinary tastes from Chianti may suffice.
Meanwhile, others boarded the Chinese made, vastly underpowered, yet astutely titled HOVER craft and went shopping at Gucci. I was entertained and educated by the this shopping expedition, but was truthfully a bit upset that I couldn't find a Gucci bag shiny nor sequined enough for my liking.
So now not quite a half dozen days later, I've escaped the Fat Man Tours mysteriously more svelte than I arrived. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire escape from reality, the riding, the dining, the remarkable company, and the entire experience. Thanks FMT, that was a blast.
Well, I guess you had to do something to recover from your cyclocross stint!
Looks like you had a fabulous time…
Looking forward to reading about more adventures.


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- One of a kind copper and concrete pendant on a dark brown leather cord
- 24" length with a handmade copper hook clasp
- Length can be adjusted upon request at no extra cost.
- Please email me after your order to make adjustments.
- Sealed to prevent tarnish and stains
- Pendant measures about 1.5 inches wide and 2.5 inches long
- As with all jewelry, keep away from water


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Divorce ranked second in a list for the most stressful life events. If you're going through a divorce, that statistic is probably unsurprising to you. Just one aspect of that stress in divorce is dividing your assets. The biggest item on the list, besides the pup, is always the home. There is sentimental value of … Continued


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Carrie Jo Ammermann and Jason Michael Cappiello were united in marriage on July 29th, 2017 at the Gatekeepers Museum located on the shores of Lake Tahoe, CA.
The bride is the daughter of Dave and Betty Ammermann of Clara City, MN. The groom is the son of William Cappiello and the late Donna Cappiello of Georgetown, CA.
Matron of honor was Lindy Vander Eyk, sister of the bride. The brides attendants were Michael Ammermann, brother of the bride and Nikki Niemeyer, Heather Reese and Paula Rogers, friends of the bride.
Grooms attendants were Matt Gower, Matt Feldstein, Victor Buick, Greg Thompson and Kyle Austin, friends of the groom.
Flower girls were Ella and Scarlett Vander Eyk, nieces of the bride. Ring security was Christian Bents, nephew of the bride.
Following a honeymoon to Mexico, the couple currently resides in San Francisco, CA were the bride is employed as a Creative Director and the groom is employed as an Integrated Producer.


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To enter Vietnam, each foreigner may need a Vietnamese visa. Citizens (passport holders) of the ASEAN countries, Russia, P.R. China, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, France and Belarus may not need a visa for a short visit (15 days). If citizens of these countries want to stay in Vietnam more than 15 days, they need to apply for Vietnamese visas.
If you need more information about Vietnamese visas, please inquire at Vietnamese Missions Abroad in your country.
It is possible to get a "visa on arrival", that is a visa to be picked up at the airport upon arrival at one of Vietnam international airports (Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh, Cam Ranh Airport in Nha Trang City, Da Nang Airport in Da Nang City or Noi Bai Airport in Ha Noi).
Please notice that a Vietnamese visa is required in case you enter Vietnam from the third country. Even you live with a long-term visa in the country above.
Some people have been successful with using online services such as "My Vietnam Visa", to obtain a Vietnamese tourist visa.
Address: 68A Nguyen Hue street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city
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Overview: Oscar Saigon Hotel (formerly Century Saigon Hotel), a four star international business hotel, is of French colonial style architecture which has been recently renovated. Its eleven floors offer 107 rooms and.....
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Overview: Huong Sen Hotel is a charming 3-star property conveniently located only 4.1km (2.6mi) from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Local tourist attractions such as Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Ho Chi Minh City Museum and Ben Thanh Market are not far from the hotel. Also easily within reach are Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Reunification Palace and Mariamman Temple...
Rating: 5 Stars
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Overview: Strategically located at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, with 159 sheer luxury rooms and suites, 5 restaurants & bar and 9 distinctive function rooms, caters to all your corporate needs with a full complement of facilities & services for your events. Totalling 2,580sqm of meeting & banquet spaces, includes pillarless Lotus Ballroom with pre-function area; all equipped with the latest audio-visual technology, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, dedicated meeting coordinator ensuring a successful event.
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Thoughts on "The Trump House"
So, we had an interesting situation next door from May-November this year, turns out our neighbors are way into Donald Trump. At the time we thought they had a minority opinion, but turns out they were on to something.
What I posted on Facebook:
Finally took a selfie from our front porch of the "Trump House" next door. Here's to hoping the signs will come down quick!
Finally took a selfie from our front porch of the "Trump House" next door. Here's to hoping the signs will come down quick!
For those of you following our neighborhood saga - yes, the house next door is still free speech gone wild. Mostly it's been lots of honking drivers, drive-by swearing, and people stopping traffic to take photos every time we look out the window.
There have also been protests, TV stories, biker BBQs in the front yard, the owner dressing like Hillary in a prison costume while mowing the grass, plus a creepy anti-Trump guy who holds signs at traffic on Sunday afternoons while parked in front of our house..the list goes on....
It has been distracting and sometimes scary, and I have been the mean neighbor yelling at people to get off my grass on more than one occasion.
The last 4+ months of living in the Trump zone has not brought out the best in Matt or me all the time, but I promise we handled it better than you would think. It's been an annoyance in the scheme of life and I'm thankful to live in a place where we have free speech, the right to vote, and the right to make crazy yard signs if you see fit - just hope this is a one-time display. :)
How the "Trump house" affected us isn't about the election, but about social media, decency, and how it's "funny" to honk and take pictures of someone else's house, but not so much when it's next door. Matt and I have talked about it more than I wish with friends, family, and anyone who happens to ask. Needless to say, it was a temporary inconvenience, but upsetting enough to give us real empathy for people who live in unstable environments around the world. Luckily we were never in any danger, but having people stop to take pictures while standing in our yard and hearing honking/cussing/etc. at all hours of the day got old quick.
Besides the anti-Trump guy in costume and front yard rallies, the only other actual upsetting thing was from a reporter....
Matt was home and saw a woman with a fancy camera zoomed straight into our living room. When he went outside to see who she was, why she was doing that, etc. without introducing herself as press she asked "What's it like living next to these people? Pretty awful right?" - Matt didn't take the bait and asked her not to take pictures of our house. He had a feeling she was a reporter due to her appearance and equipment, but her behavior and demeanor was unprofessional and gives you a feel for why people hate the press. Here's her story [Meredith Yoemans - yuck).
Whatever! I'm writing this to reflect back on someday, I'm sure I'll feel differently as time passes. At the end of the day, Kim has the right to free speech and we're really not mad that she took her signs to such an unbelievable level. It was extremely annoying and a few plates of cookies and/or some form of acknowledgment that we suffered from her display would be much appreciated - but I'm not holding my breath for that to ever happen. Mostly we just hope Trump doesn't run again!
In the press (or just google "Trump House McKinney"...
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- This session is directed to older girls who may be close to marrying age or are likely to be sexually active.
- Goal Champions may want to have an adult from one of the partner NGOs present if they feel uncomfortable discussing this topic.
- You only need to discuss the contraceptive methods that would be available to the girls. If possible, bring samples of each methods to the session. In the discussion about each of the methods, discuss both technical and cultural advantages and disadvantages for each method. See Handout 16 for different types of contraceptive methods.
- Samples or Drawings of Contraceptives (see Handout 15)
- Paper
- Pencils and Pens
Time Required:
One hour
- To provide information on contraceptive methods.
- To discuss male involvement in contraceptive use.
- To provide criteria for using suitable contraception methods.
- Divide the girls into six teams. Distribute the samples or drawings of methods and other specific information about each method to each of the teams:
- group 1: Hormonal Method
- group 2: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- group 3: Barrier Methods
- group 4: Rhythm Methods
- group 5: Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy
- group 6: Emergency Contraception ('morning-after pill')
- Ask each group to try to answer the following questions about the methods they have received:
- How does this method prevent pregnancy?
- How is it used?
- What are the myths and facts about this method?
- What are its advantages?
- What are its disadvantages?
- What is the group's opinion about this method?
- Ask them to use their creativity to prepare a presentation about their method. They can dramatize it, produce posters, a comic strip, a TV commercial, etc.
- Each group should then present their method in turn.
- Engage girls in a discussion using the questions to the right.
- To close the session, cover the following key issues:
- Depending on the young women's need for additional information, discuss further each of the contraceptive methods and clear up any remaining doubts.
- Be sure to discuss the aspects related to female fertility and male fertility. This subject is important because it is known that women, particularly young women, often lack information about
- Discuss the difficulties that the girls identify in the use of some of these contraceptive methods and explore how they might negotiate contraceptive use with a partner. In addition, it is also necessary to discuss with the young women issues of access to services and to contraceptives.
- Explore the difficulties of access that they are faced with; if they know about health services and if there are obstacles and difficulties in using them.
- It may also be useful to consider the theme of privacy, and the right of an adolescent to use health services and seek contraceptives without being afraid that his/her parents will be notified.
- Finally, emphasize that contraception is a responsibility that should be shared. If neither of the partners want sexual intercourse to result in pregnancy, it is essential that both take precautions so that this does not happen.
Discussion Questions:
- Who has to think about contraception, the man or the woman? Why?
- Who has to talk about it, the man or the woman? Why?
- How do you imagine this conversation would go?
- What are the most recommended contraceptive methods for adolescents?
- How should the couple choose the contraceptive method they are to use?
- What are the main precautions that should be used with condoms?
- What is the only method that prevents pregnancy and protects against sexually transmissible infections and AIDS?
- If you forget to use a condom, or if the condom breaks, what can you do?


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Taiwan train derailment kills 18, injures 180
Ralph Jennings, The Associated Press
Published Sunday, October 21, 2018 8:03AM EDT
Last Updated Monday, October 22, 2018 12:38AM EDT
DONGSHAN TOWNSHIP, Taiwan -- Rescuers searched through wreckage Monday after one of Taiwan's fastest passenger trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 180 others.
The Puyuma express ran off the tracks late Sunday afternoon as it went around a bend, throwing train cars into a zig-zag pattern with five left lying on their sides. There was no immediate word on the cause. Survivors interviewed by Taiwan's official Central News Agency said the driver had applied emergency brakes multiple times before the train derailed.
Most of the deaths were in the first car, and it was unclear whether other people were trapped in the train, according to a government spokesman, who spoke on the customary condition of anonymity.
Some passengers were crushed to death, Ministry of National Defence spokesman Chen Chung-chi said. "Their train car turned over. They were crushed, so they died right away," Chen said.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited the crash site in Yilan County in the island's northeast early Monday morning and said her government had instructed the authorities to work quickly to investigate the cause of the derailment.
The train had been carrying more than 360 passengers from a suburb of Taipei in the north to Taitung, a city on Taiwan's southeast coast.
Earlier, the government put the death toll as high as 22, but the National Fire Agency, citing the Cabinet spokesman's office, later reduced that figure and blamed a miscalculation.
Local television reports said passengers tried to escape through windows and bystanders gathered to help before rescuers arrived.
One of the eight cars tipped at about a 75-degree angle, with its entire right side destroyed.
Fearing people may be trapped beneath the car, firefighters with lights on their hard hats peered underneath as a crane prepared to upend it. The firefighters were joined by soldiers and Buddhist charity workers who gathered on both sides of the tracks.
Soldiers removed bodies to identify them, but nightfall complicated the rescue work.
On a live feed provided by Taiwan's United Daily News, rescuers could be seen carrying what appeared to be a body wrapped in white plastic away from the site.
Searchers walked through an upright car with flashlights. The search-and-rescue work was to continue until early Monday to make sure everyone aboard was accounted for, Premier William Lai told reporters shortly after midnight.
"The underlying cause should be investigated to the maximum extent to avoid anything like this happening in the future," Lai said. "We will make the whole thing transparent."
Ensuring that rail traffic goes back to normal is also a priority, he said.
Most people who were seriously hurt suffered head injuries and one was bleeding internally, said Lin Chih-min, deputy director of Luodong Boai Hospital, where four people were in intensive care. The hospital had treated 65 people total.
The Puyuma was launched in 2013 to handle the rugged topography of Taiwan's east coast. It is distinct from the high-speed rail that runs on the west coast. The Puyuma trains travel up to 150 kilometres (93 miles) per hour, faster than any other in Taiwan except for the high-speed rail.
The train that derailed had its most recent inspection and major maintenance work in 2017, Taiwan Railways Administration Director Lu Chie-shen said at a televised news conference.
Sunday's derailment was at least the third deadly rail accident in Taiwan since 2003.
A tourist train overturned in the southern mountains in 2011 after a large tree fell onto the rails. Five Chinese visitors were killed.
A train on a test run ignored a stop sign and crashed into another train in northeastern Taiwan in 2007. Five people were killed.
And in 2003, a train derailed near a mountain resort, killing 17 people. Investigators blamed brake failure.
The Taiwan Railways Administration bought the Puyama from Japan's Nippon Sharyo in 2011 in a 30 billion yen ($260 million) deal. The eight-car trains are designed to tilt when going around curves and have a maximum speed of 150 kph. The company's announcement at the time said the trains were part of a 1.45 trillion Taiwan dollar ($46 billion) upgrade of the line along Taiwan's east coast.
Japan has been competing assiduously with China, South Korea and European railway providers to win overseas contracts as its already saturated home market shrinks.
Associated Press writers Yanan Wang in Beijing and Elaine Kurtenbach in Bangkok contributed to this report.


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California Cliffs holiday park near Great Yarmouth, we have been letting holiday caravans on California Cliffs on the Norfolk coast for 25 years, we have a small selection of units at California to suit most tastes and budgets.
We also have a modern three bedroomed unit on Sandsgate Hemsby and two chalets on Sands adjacent to California Cliffs
You will be entertained from morning 'til night at California Cliffs Holiday Park in Norfolk.
The pool complex offers a heated indoor pool leading straight into the ** outdoor pool where you'll find a water slide to keep the kids happy .
After a day by the pool, or enjoying activities such as crazy golf or go-karts, it's time to unwind with a drink or meal in the restaurant and bar.
Then sit back and enjoy some of the fantastic entertainment on offer including live acts, Teamstar productions and much more.
If you can tear yourself away from the park's facilities, you'll find lots to do nearby from the attractions of Great Yarmouth, to the beautiful Norfolk Broads.
With a range of accommodation options, you can create your ideal caravan holiday on the outstanding Norfolk coast.
**The outdoor pool will be open from 25/05/2018 until 03/09/2018.


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Zola Bulky Stacked Shell Cowl
Lorene Eppolite
I absolutely love bulky crochet apparel. One of my favorite bulky items are cowls. I love to snuggle up and cuddle in them on frisky fall days. I prefer to have a warm and cozy cowl then a jacked or coat. Its much more fashionable and comfortable for me! Plus I get to showcase something that I made. I find I make the most amount of sales when I wear my cre8tions around town. People are always stopping to ask me where I got something I (or my kids) are wearing. I take that opportunity to hand out my card and hopefully get a few orders. I can't wait to wear this one out and about, well actually… I can. I'm enjoying the summer too much right now.
This bulky cowl is super simple to make. Its front post triple crochet and stacked 3dc shells give it a much more intricate look than the pattern really is. I made this cowl in nearly 5 hours. It is such a simple pattern to follow that you can do it while relaxing on the couch and watching tv for a few nights.
I love the versatility in this pattern. It can be worn as a regular cowl, a hooded cowl or even as a shrug. Another thing I love about this cowl is that it is made with regular worsted weight material, so its not heavy like it would be if it were made with a bulky weight yarn.
Materials List
Red heart super saver either (2) 7oz skeins or (1) 14oz skein
6.0 (J) hook
embroidery needle to weave in ends
Finished Size
no gauge
The fptc rounds in this pattern are 100sts. The stacked shells are 99sts. The pattern has one decrease st and one increase st. The will occur in the hdc row between the front post rounds and the shell rounds and are included in the pattern.
A lot of people have asked about keeping the starting chain from twisting. The way I do it is I pull up and make the last loop of the chain a little longer… pull the hook out and then I hold the chain in one had… grab it between the thumb and forefinger with my other hand and follow it all the way down (one side of the chain is "bumpier" than the other so I pay attention to the way it feels. Then I lay the loop (that I made larger, the last st of the chain) and lay it on top of the first st in the chain. I put the hook back in (front to back) and then yarn over and pull through the stitches.
Pay attention as you crochet around, making sure you are always keeping the "bumpy" side out. Just make sue you are on the right track before you sl st to join the round. A lot of times you can correct it if you are wrong, just twist it BEFORE you do the sl st. Hope this helps.
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With so much of the supporting cast either having died or seemingly left throughout last season, The CW's almost starting afresh with the upcoming third season of their acclaimed DC vigilante drama "Arrow".
TV Line reports that the series is currently looking to cast four new characters – two to feature in present-day Starling City named Daniel and Seth, and two named Toshi and Akiko who will feature in Oliver's flashbacks.
Daniel is a high-profile young tech entrepreneur with a tragic past that is the catalyst for him becoming a tech-powered superhero. He's also a love interest for Felicity.
Seth is a recurring character, an educated criminal who develops a drug that drains the willpower of his enemies. Toshi and Akiko are a married couple and skilled operatives who become Oliver's handlers in Hong Kong and become Oliver's friend and teacher.
The third season of "Arrow" premieres in the fall.


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The perfect prescription
The doctor was right. Having the house to myself for nearly a week while my husband and child went on vacation was really the perfect prescription for fatigue. I had gone in worried about myself because it seemed like an unusually long stretch of time that I'd been tired. The doctor said I probably just work too much.
By coincidence, Claus wanted to go skiing in December and was intent on going even if I didn't want to. It was fine with me. I didn't want to devote an extra ounce of energy to even packing a suitcase and flying on a plane, even if it meant having - in theory- fun once there. We used to have a fair amount of help but situations change, and now we go it alone with the exception of a babysitter for a couple of jujitsu nights every week.
So they were set to leave, and I was both sad and looking forward to some Me Time. I wasn't filling up my dance card for every available time slot. My goal was just to have some quiet time, and hold down the fort.
To my utter surprise, all my energy came back to me right away, the very next day, which was Saturday. It was like the pre-mommy me.
I did what I wanted all weekend, didn't worry about cooking people's meals, didn't worry about someone getting kidnapped/hurt/hit by a car, wasn't required to think a step or two ahead, took a nap, went out with friends if I wanted, went out with my dog if I wanted, stayed out way later than I normally would, and in general, just really relished the freedom.
It was like crack for my calendar. A massage for my brain. Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!
I took a trip with Olivia and we left Claus behind, in 2010. He said he remembers having more energy, but not as extreme a reaction as I've had. I think women are usually the primary caregivers to the very young children, but even if it were an equal split, I still think women's brains function differently than men's. Our multi-core processors are constantly engaged, whereas I think men are simpler, more linear thinkers.
I don't know. I could be wrong. Maybe it's because Claus is in better physical shape than me and therefore can withstand the demands of parenting better than I.
I'm shocked at how much parenting takes out of me. I guessed at it, but I didn't know until now!
The work week flew by, maintaining the theme of severely enjoying doing things on my own time. I didn't have to drop someone off at school or daycare. I didn't have to try to leave work by 5 so I could adhere to the family routine, schedule, and obligations. I carried on like the person I was before I was married.
I did not expect this much fun. I think I had more fun than Claus, frankly. He was tired.
Don't get me wrong. I missed them. It wasn't one emotion or the other; it was both. I missed them but I liked visiting with - as my friend Paul puts it - Fun Diane. It's been a long, long time. Five, six years?
Here's the thing. I think there's good and bad in every situation, and the key is to have balance. I wouldn't want to be single again. I wouldn't want to not have Olivia in my life, either.
I like my life. I also liked the week off because I knew it was a short-term deal, and that I'd soon resume my regularly scheduled programming - even if it wears me out. I enjoy raising my child, and I accept that the price of admission is lots of time and energy. I try to be in this moment as fully as I can because nothing lasts forever.
Although... I wouldn't object to another Daddy/Daughter trip in a year from now. Fun Diane wants to come out to play more than once every five years.
Have you experienced this?


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Bluff The Listener
Our panelists tell three stories of freshman year discoveries, only one of which is true.
CARL KASELL: From NPR and WBEZ Chicago, this is WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME!, the NPR news quiz. I'm Carl Kasell. We're playing his week with Brian Babylon, Jessi Klein, and Hannibal Burress. And here again is your host at the Chase Bank Auditorium in downtown Chicago, Peter Sagal.
Thank you, Carl. Thank you everybody. Right now, it's time for the WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME! Bluff the Listener game. Call 1-888-WAIT-WAIT to play our game on air. Hi, you're on WAIT WAIT...DON'T TELL ME!
LAURA CONCHELOS: Hi, it's Laura from Santa Fe.
SAGAL: Hey, how are things in Santa Fe?
CONCHELOS: Cold.
SAGAL: Well, you're high up in the mountains there, right? So there's not all that desert stuff.
KATIE WALLIS: Yes.
SAGAL: And are you a very arty, spiritual person? Because that's my understanding of what Santa Fe is like.
CONCHELOS: I think I'm supposed to be more arty and spiritual.
SAGAL: So you're just - you don't go in for any of that stuff?
CONCHELOS: No.
SAGAL: That's good for you because they need at least one cynic, I think.
CONCHELOS: Right, exactly.
SAGAL: Well Laura, it is good to have you with us. You're going to play the game in which you must tell truth from fiction. Carl, what is Laura's topic?
KASELL: College is awesome.
SAGAL: Freshman year of college is a time for self-discovery, as we all know. It's when you discover Elliot Smith and your new, fatter self.
SAGAL: Our panelists are going to read you three stories from the week about odd discoveries made recently by college freshman. Guess the true story, and you'll win Carl's voice on your voice mail. You ready to play? All right. First, let's hear from Jessi Klein.
JESSI KLEIN: When seeking a college roommate, most kids hope to find someone with whom they share a few things in common: an interest in lacrosse, maybe a passion for beer or perhaps a mutual love or mutual hatred for the music of Justin Bieber. But when Mikayla Stern-Ellis enrolled at Tulane University, she had no idea what using the schools online roommate finder would lead her to discover.
Seeking a roommate with simply a compatible personality, she created a profile that included a photo and mentioned that she loved theater and had lesbian parents, you know, the basics. She then stumbled on the profile of Emily Nappe(ph), a girl who, like her, also loved theater and had lesbian parents.
This might have seemed like a pretty weird coincidence, but in 2014, almost every liberal arts student is interested in theater and has lesbian parents.
KLEIN: However, Emily's photo also showed that she had wavy hair and a cleft chin very similar to Mikayla's wavy hair and cleft chin. Emily already had a roommate, but the two became friends on Facebook and ended up in the same dorm. Once they found themselves in the same production of "The Vagina Monologues," they knew something was up.
They eventually discovered that both sets of parents had conceived the girls with the help of a West Bank sperm bank, where they'd both picked a Colombian sperm donor. With a little more fact-checking, the truth was revealed: Mikayla and Emily were sisters.
The two texted each other for hours, afraid to talk on the phone because no one does that anymore.
KLEIN: But in the end, both girls are super-excited to have a new family member, as well as a new follower on Twitter and Instagram.
SAGAL: Two young women go to college, look for a compatible roommate and find a sibling they never knew they had. Your next story of a freshperson discovering something comes from Brian Babylon.
BRIAN BABYLON: British pop star Liam Payne from One Direction wants to be an actor. And last year he got cast as a lead in the sequel to the Nick Cannon hit movie "Drumline." "Drumline" is the story of a black college marching band in the South and their journey to a big showdown against a rival school.
So to prepare for the role, Liam decided to do a semester of college to submerge himself in black college life. I wanted to go somewhere where I can get a sense of the drumline culture, said surprisingly articulate Liam Payne. He did some research and chose Clark Atlanta University, the historically black university where the first "Drumline" movie was shot.
His managers got to work and enrolled him for the fall semester. The problem was they called the wrong Clark. Instead of Clark Atlanta University, they enrolled him in Clark College in Dubuque, Iowa.
BABYLON: And even worse for Liam, he didn't figure this out until the last week of the semester. I should have known when I heard all the "Mumford and Sons." Plus there was all the white people. But instead of doing it all over, Liam has decided just to switch movies. Instead of "Drumline" sequel, he is now starring in the "Grumpy Old Man 3" movie.
SAGAL: A young man wants to go to Clark University in Atlanta, an historically black college, instead ends up in Clark in Iowa, which is not. Your last story of a first for a first year comes from Hannibal Burres.
HANNIBAL BURRESS: The annual poster sale at Boston University is the highlight of freshman orientation week. It's when 18-year-olds from all over the country display their individuality by buying the same poster as everyone else in their dorm.
BURRESS: Since 1895, that poster has been Edvard Munch's "The Scream." BU freshman Luke McGill(ph) got his "Scream" poster this fall for only 10 bucks instead of the usual $12.99 because the printing looked a little off. When he hung it at his dorm next to his roommate's poster of "The Scream," he noticed that they looked completely different.
My roommate's poster was flat and shiny. Mine was weird and lumpy and looked used, but it was only 10 bucks, so who cares.
BURRESS: A few weeks later Luke invited a sophomore art history major back to his dorm to study. It turns out she just wanted to study.
BURRESS: She was really interested in the poster and asked if she could borrow it to show a professor, Luke said. It turns out the poster was one of four original versions of the painting stolen from a museum in Oslo several years ago. After a talk with the FBI and a visit with Interpol, Luke got his $10 back, and his painting was returned to Norway. And apart from a few hotplate scorch marks, it's in pretty good condition.
SAGAL: All right, here are your three stories. From Jessi Klein, two young freshmen go to Tulane University and find that instead of just being very compatible, they're actually sisters. From Brian Babylon, a young man wants to go to a historically black college, ends up at a historically, well, white college in Iowa but really enjoys it. Or from Hannibal Burres, how a young man at Boston University buys a poster of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" and discovers it's the real thing.
Which of these is the real story of a shocking discovery in the dorm this week?
CONCHELOS: I think I would buy Jessi's.
SAGAL: You're going to go with Jessi's story of the roommates finding out they had the same encapsulated father?
CONCHELOS: Why not.
SAGAL: Well, we spoke to someone intimately involved with the real story.
MIKAYLA STERN-ELLIS: We realized that we both had Colombian sperm donors, and winter break, when we got a little curious, and we compared sperm donor numbers, we had the same number.
SAGAL: That was Mikayla Stern-Ellis, one of the sisters who discovered each other at Tulane this year. Congratulations, Laura, you got it right.
CONCHELOS: Awesome, thank you.
SAGAL: You earned a point for Jessi. You've won our prize. Carl Kasell will record the greeting on your home voicemail. Well done.
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Understand the Indirect Cashflow Statement checks
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When constructing a basic Financial Model
- To finalise the Indirect Cashflow statement, two checks need to be added
- The PF Error Check will first look at whether there are any prima facie error checks
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