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Fawn Lake is situated on the border between the Towns of Bracebridge and Huntsville. The lake can be accessed via Stephenson Rd 1 from Highway 11 or via Deer Lake Rd south of the Village of Port Sydney.
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|Lake Size (median 84 ha)
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|Lake Altitude (median 290 m)
|290 m (951 ft)
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|Percentage of Shoreline which is wetland (median 9 %)
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|15.0 km2 (3707 acres)
|Lake Trout found in Lake
|Water Clarity (median 3.20 m)
|1.70 m (6ft)
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Helping Hedgehogs
The Peoples Trust for Endangered Species have launched a new hedgehog website dedicated to one of our favourite British mammals.
The site contains all sorts of hedgehog facts and tips as well as information about how you might be able to help them in your local area. You can even become a Hedgehog Champion for your street.
Remember you can also let us if you see a hedgehog by taking part in our wildlife survey. We are acting as champions for our hedgehogs too.


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Yes, as a good friend said well - our little guy who's waiting is the "E."
Lisa? Well, she's the photographer.
Habari ako dear Friends.
First, I want to thank the many who responded to my (Lisa) last post with gracious words of encouragement. The experiences this last year have tried us - from months of political upheaval that sporadically fueled riots, tear gas, automatic weapon fire and death, to consistent relationship challenges among those we serve; gossip, jealousy and greed - reduced communication to unwanted confrontations. But thank GOD, whose love covers us; those with repentant hearts grew stronger. Ministry among the least calls for commitment and integrity. Where the enemy holds tight straps of bondage, our Father's amazing grace releases freedom. We refuse to give up; we've seen those who sit in darkness embrace His redeeming light. Hope matters.
As we prepare to travel stateside, we know prayer will help us stay focused. Below are some requests. We would sooooooo appreciate knowing you are lifting us up before His throne room.
2. Please pray for traveling mercies, smooth flights, easy connections and maybe some unexpected blessing to overtake us. We could use an uncomplicated journey.
3. Please pray for those managing the ministry while we're away – Carolyne, David, George, Mary and Gaudencia.
4. Please pray for the widowed mamas and their families.
5. Please pray for the children at Joyland School for the Disabled and the orphans at New Life Home (where our little guy lives).
6. Please pray for our family to make healthy transitions, knowing that God - the Maker of all destinies - is at work in our lives.
Asante sana for the kindness you've shown to us. We want to also pray for you. Send your requests. We've got plenty of "airport time" to intercede! Feel free to contact us if you would like to catch up. We're excited to know whatGod is doing in your lives and share more about what God is doing in Kisumu,Kenya. We'll give contact information when were in Pagosa on August 10th.
Mungu akubariki Rafikis.
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Dear Readers,
We hope you are staying warm and out of the various polar vortexes, perhaps snuggling with a significant other, planning a fun night with friends, or simply enjoying TGIF.
Whatever you do on this Friday, we hope you consider signing Earthworks' "No Dirty Gold" pledge. This pledge calls on retailers and manufacturers of gold jewelry and electronics to ensure that their goods were not produced at the expense of local communities and environments. Because there's nothing less romantic than giving a gift that's hurt someone else.
In happier news - this week, the Obama Administration announced that ALL commercial imports of African elephant ivory into the United States will be prohibited - without exception. Nearly all commercial exports of elephant ivory and rhino horn will also be prohibited. The Fish and Wildlife Service will be the coordinating agency, and Overbrook-grantee the Environmental Investigation Agency will continue its critical role as watchdog and conservation advocate. Now that's worth celebrating.


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Each day, in various ways, I think about my upcoming years within my twilight. At first, the thoughts are not overwhelming, but as they age they lead me from generalized thinking to a defined concern. I collect the concerns, after their fruition, file them away and then retrieve them for conscious exploration. Undeveloped concerns remain floating in the periphery of my consciousness until I decide to explore it or they never choose them. Possibly the ones that I never explore are the most difficult and so I avoid addressing those issues. In addition, a worry may be difficult to explore because the information is at the time of occurrence, although some worries are innocently prefabricated with out anything proven.
Regardless of what type of concern, the seeds are in my head buried in numerous ways. Sometime within my second year of college, during the time that I was taking many anthropology and art history courses I developed an uncanny picture of a group of people that had lived during the 15th and 16th century. Most of the group lived as artists, whose work kept their memory alive in the future. There were others in the picture that did not have any recognized voice in the future. I became very tense. I sat down on the ground without moving, nor speaking, because I couldn't stop thinking about those "unknowns" in the picture. Who were they and what did they do? Without knowing those answers they were like empty, shells arranged within the picture plane and were used for color, texture or balance as any other prop might be.
It is then that I realized the limitations of remembering. Your accomplishments and your work becomes the catalyst for a memory of you by future generations. However, if you are unable to produce something so remarkable, then the people that knew you while you were living can only recognize your personal accomplishments. Possibly those memories, especially in families, can be handed down to each generation, but eventually that link will broken and suddenly you can become just another marker in a vast field of markers for mankind
My thinking opened a magnanimous perplexity for me in justifying a life form; particularly mine when I asked, "Is living without eternal recognition sufficient enough reason to be here?" With a raised eyebrow I realized the enormity of my question and decided that it was best left alone in its entirety, but another thought tumbled forth and it required me to reflect upon my life and fill any gaping holes or quiet any inconsistencies. Through careful examination of all actions and decisions in my life, I could be able to tell if I had affected anyone even if they didn't know me. It seemed correct to state that if someone knew of me and didn't know me then it would be quite possible for a future person to know something about me.
All of this began to feel ostentatious. Once again, I slumped to the floor feeling a little overwhelmed and knew I needed to return to a logical and thorough reflection of my life to guide me in the future. Instinctively, I knew that this was the appropriate time to look at my life–a time before being within Crepusculum,
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Almost on a daily basis, I get those forwarded emails. You all know the ones I'm talking about, right? Silly pictures or urgent warnings that turn out to be urban myths. In the midst of all the silliness these messages usually bring, every once in a while a gem can be found. Below is the gem that was sent to me today. I hope it serves as a reminder that none of us are perfect, and if we were to each acknowledge that in ourselves, our relationships with others would be so much better.
Burnt Biscuits
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When I was a kid, my mom like to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school.
I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said. "Honey, I love burned biscuits."
Later that night, i went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really like his biscuits burned. he wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"
You know, life is full of imperfect things...and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults, and choosing NOT to celebrate each others differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing and lasting relationship.
That's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the difficult parts of your life and lay them at the feet of God...because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where a burned biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife, a parent-child or a friendship.
Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket...keep it in your own.
I hope this story is as inspirational to you at is to me. I see it as a friendly reminder that despite what's going on around me, I need to keep it all in perspective. There are worse things in the world than burnt biscuits!
Happy 5th Birthday Kayleigh
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The Department of Communities and Local Government has produced a proposed Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency. The Government wants to increase transparency through publication of open and reusable data enabling taxpayers to see how local authorities are using public money. Warminster Town Council wishes to follow the Code as published and will arrange for the following information to be loaded onto its website to become accessible to its readers:
Information available from the Town Council under the model publication scheme @ May 2016
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Standalone Sunday is a weekly meme hosted by Megan @ bookslayerreads. On Standalone Sunday I feature a standalone book (not part of a series) that I love or would recommend!
On my second Standalone Sunday I'm featuring…
One Plus One by Jojo Moyes
Hardcover, 368 pages
Published July 1st 2014 by Pamela Dorman Books
My very first book by Jojo Moyes was Me Before You (Me Before You, #1) and OMG how much I hated this book when it was all done and over.
I hate crying – and Me Before You had me cry UGLY tears.
It tore me apart.
I was VERY hesitant afterwards about reading anything else by this author, because I couldn't stand another MBY, so I made damn sure that whatever I read would have a happy ending.
One Plus One was AWESOME!!!
One single mom. One chaotic family. One quirky stranger. One irresistible love story from the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You
Suppose your life sucks. A lot. Your husband has done a vanishing act, your teenage stepson is being bullied and your math whiz daughter has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you can't afford to pay for.
That's Jess's life in a nutshell—until an unexpected knight-in-shining-armor offers to rescue them. Only Jess's knight turns out to be Geeky Ed, the obnoxious tech millionaire whose vacation home she happens to clean.
But Ed has big problems of his own, and driving the dysfunctional family to the Math Olympiad feels like his first unselfish act in ages… maybe ever.
And here is my review from August 2014…… (please be aware, my reviews sucked at that time, they still suck, but they sucked even more then 🙂
In 2014 I ONLY wrote reviews for books I either HATED or LOVED
One Plus One fit definitely into the ladder categorie.
I loved this book, truly loved it!
After reading Me Before You I was a little bit cautious reading another of her books. Me Before You destroyed me, it truly wreaked me. I cried, which is the last thing I want to do reading a book, I'm not a crier and don't appreciate it. But that woman can write amazing books.
So, I gave One Plus One a try, and I loved it!!!!!
The story, the kids, the farting dog, the romance and the happy ending. Woohoo
She wrote Jess as one amazingly strong and fierce woman, that would do anything and did anything for her children. And Ed, gosh, he was so geeky and nerdy, and kind, and wonderful, and, and, and…….
Those two deserved each other, no doubt about that.
I laughed and shook my head disbelieving, and teared up (again), and hoped, and smiled. Wonderful witty dialogs, such great characters, and a storyline that gripped me and didn't let go. It won't be my last book of hers, but I'm still proceeding with caution, with her I need to be careful, otherwise I'm turning into a crybaby every single time.


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Merry Christmas
So Christmas Eve is upon us. I must say that my mind is not quite there yet, I mean, I bought all my presents and gone to x-mas parties and listened to lots of x-mas songs, but I it doesn't feel like it should be Christmas already. Maybe I will get a delayed reaction and start humming christmas tunes in late January.
However one thing I do love about Christmas and that I will never get tired of, is the chance to dress up a litte. I know I just blogged Dead Dollz christmas editions, but here is another one that was made for the Miss Virtual World competition that I just have to show off. It is too pretty not to be blogged. The dress is elegant, but also a little bit darring with the deep v-cut in the front and back and see through fabric of the top. I want to wear this dress all the way till late January and then put it on again for Valentines :)
You might notice the cute little Xmas Gizmo by my side as well. He is a fantastic present from my friend Geemx Newall who creates a lot of fun pets for the geeky hearts desire, like Darleks, Minions R2D2s etc. Gizmo here comes in two editions where you can rez him on the ground and he will walk around or you can attach him to always be by your side. He talks and replies, walks, sit on ground and type when you do and a lot of more or less appropriate things. A great present for a little X-mas entertainment. Here is an example of a little conversation I had with him today:
Eria Ziemia: Merry Christmas Gizmo
Gizmo: Thank you. And a very merry xmas to you too.
Eria Ziemia: Are you ready for Christmas Gizmo?
Gizmo: Eria. I am fully prepared for any eventuality.
Eria Ziemia: Did you buy me a Christmas present Gizmo?
Gizmo: No I didn't buy you a christmas present. What's it like?
Eria Ziemia: Is ok, you are my Christmas present Gizmo
Gizmo: We are as one. Really.
And on that note, I think that all there is left is to wish you all a wonderful Christmas ❤
Dress: Dead Dollz - DiamondGem - Red Gown
Bracelet: Mandala - Billionaire - Fashionista - White
Necklace: Donna Flora - Francesca necklace - topaz
Headpiece: Lode - Head Accessory - Story Flower - warm
Hair: Lelutka - Magdalen
Skin: Belleza - Grace
Gizmo: Ultrateque - Gizmo Baby Xmas
Pose: Di's Opera - Divine Series 4 - 6


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Born in 1967 in Church Point, Louisiana, Chubby Carrier is one of only four artists to win the Grammy in the short-lived "Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album" category. He will be performing live on June 20 & 21, 2015 at the Long Beach Bayou Festival located at Long Beach's Rainbow Lagoon.
A third-generation member of the legendary Carrier family, Chubby has spread his love of his music and his culture to thousands, possibly millions worldwide in his 30 year career that began when he started playing drums in his Father's band at age 12. His mission in life is to ignite joy, love and passion in the hearts of all who hear him play. Most of all, he plays to spread the gospel of Zydeco.


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Maura Rogers and the Bellows. In Light.
Self-released, 2015. Maura Rogers and the Bellows: http://www.maurarogers.com/
We have been remiss in reviewing this in a timely fashion, and so we are getting to it just before the band's new EP is released next week. I guess that's timely in its own way. This is the band's third release (we reviewed their previous album, A Good Heart Will Break, back in 2014), and so they seem to be on schedule, even if we're not.
Americana, alt.folk, and other terms are thrown around to describe Maura Rogers' music. They are all accurate as far as they go, but fuzzy words are inadequate to tell you how her songs sound and feel (she wrote them all). Musically, the band is dominated by Rogers' strong and expressive vocals and Meredith Pangrace's accordion--they are the most out front to this ear. But in listening behind them, one can easily find some fine guitar work by Istvan Medgyesi and others. This is particularly evident on the opening bars of most tracks (such as "Georgia" and "Blooming"), where a guitar leads in. The opening track, "Battle Cry," is a deeply emotional song that Rogers simply slays with her anthemic vocals. The mood changes quickly with "The Chance," a country waltz, framed as a real cry-in-your-beer weeper. As I listened to this song and the next, "Georgia," I noticed that the lyrics are not specific with regard to gender, or even place. Georgia could refer to the state, but it could also be a person. This sort of ambiguity continues throughout the album. Fascinating choices, and good songwriting.
"Blooming" is a heartbreaker, and one of my favorites, a song that contrasts roses in bloom with rejected love and/or fear of relationships. The atmospheric music created by the accordion and guitar in combination creates a sense of desolation. "Thank You" is a catchy, if spare, tune, and is certainly one of the more upbeat songs on the album. The most controversial song is "Damn Angels," about a lover who leaves in the wake of religious fervor, from the perspective of the one left. Powerful stuff.
Seriously good songwriting. The music and the lyrics work as one to transport the listener through various stages of heartache, hope, anger, and moroseness. After nine songs, I feel like I've been through an emotional washing machine. This is a richly rewarding album, and I urge you to check out the band's music. They will be having an EP release party on March 19th at the Beachland Ballroom, which I suspect will be quite an evening.
Personnel: Maura Rogers (vocals, acoustic guitar), Meredith Pangrace (accordion, vocals), Istvan Medgyesi (electric, slide, and acoustic guitar), Brent Stow (bass), Shelby Sangdahl (cello), Jeff Babinski (drums, track 5), Nick Perry (drums), Ariel Karaś (violin, tracks 6 & 7), Al Moses (acoustic guitar, tracks 3 & 7).
Tracks: Battle Cry, The Chance, Georgia, Lion, Blooming, Good Lover, Thank You, Damn Angels, Hold On.
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I love almonds, but I've not been so fond of carrot cake. This is because it's heavy and rich. I especially dislike cream cheese frosting. But this cake is quite different.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour a pan of your choice. I put mine into two small bundt pans. Since it was such a good fit, I would say that you can also use one large bundt pan, or tube pan, or maybe a loaf pan.
1/2 pound of carrots - this is two or three, or 225 grams, there's no exact science here, peeled and cut into chunks
50 grams of blanched almonds, about 1/2 cup
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extact
2 cups flour - 9 ounces
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Put the carrots and the almonds into the food processor and process until nice and fine.
You can also throw in some dried cherries or raisins if you like.
In a mixing bowl cream the sugar, butter, and eggs. Add the extracts.
Mix in the carrots and almonds.
Combine the dry ingredients and mix in.
Put the mixture into the desired conveyances and cook until done. In the small bundt pans this should be about 35 minutes. And in a large bundt I would guess about 45 minutes. Make sure that the cake springs back when gently prodded.
Let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool.


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£60k for Farrell is very old news Anne, do keep up!
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Interesting (at least I thought so)article on why no-one with any SH int standing approached by the headhunters really wants to work at the RFU as England Coach. Too much box ticking apparently. .
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Interesting (at least I thought so)article on why no-one with any SH int standing approached by the headhunters really wants to work at the RFU as England Coach. Too much box ticking apparently. .
Smith implied in his criticisms of the Job Spec for HC that any successful candidate would need to know as much about their way around the RFU minefields as they did about delivering results on the pitch. Look at how HCs operate in other countries and see what a task SL has embraced. Look how Woodentop got shafted!
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To quote Andy from Hot Fuzz "What a load of horse @#$%&".
That Ackford article is total mull and I'd want my money back if I had paid to read that. Whilst there are some nuggets of truth they rest amongst plenty of dross... To top it off it is so poorly written it reads like he planned an article, ran out of time and handed in his plan like a GCSE student who ran out of time.
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Industrial Production Up 0.7%
Overall industrial production increased 0.7% for March, according to a Federal Reserve report (link opens as PDF) released today.
While March's top-line number exceeded expectations in and of itself, the growth was doubly impressive considering February's sharp upwardly revised growth, from 0.6% to 1.2%. Analysts had expected significantly smaller 0.4% growth for March. Compared to March 2013, production is up 3.8%.
Every major market group clocked production growth for March, with the materials group's 0.9% making the largest move. Final products advanced 0.7%, while nonindustrial supplies increased 0.5%.
Breaking production down by industries, mining and utilities both notched strong growth, up 1.5% and 1%, respectively. Manufacturing made a relatively smaller 0.5% production gain, but its boost was exactly in line with analyst expectations.
Higher factory output is a sign of greater demand by businesses and consumers. The gains over the past two months point to a rebound after a winter slowdown in January and December stalled growth across the economy.
Overall capacity utilization added on 0.4 percentage points from February's report to hit 79.2%. Analysts had expected a more subdued rate of 78.7%, but a sharp 0.9-point rise for mining to 89.1% helped push overall rates higher.
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2015 Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship Recipients
TASA awarded three scholarships at the 2015 Midwinter Conference in the amount of $2,500 each to these deserving educators. A year later, TASA followed up with them and included the following updates in the fall 2016 issue of INSIGHT.
Yvonne HernandezYvonne Hernandez was an assistant principal in Edgewood ISD when she learned that she was chosen to receive the Johnny L. Veselka scholarship. "Receiving the scholarship impacted not only my doctoral experience greatly, but my experience as a school administrator," she says."Shortly after receiving the scholarship, I was scouted by another district to apply to work as a school principal at a reconstituted campus."
Now the principal of Dwight Middle School in South San Antonio ISD, Hernandez continues to pursue her doctorate in school improvement and superintendent certification from Texas State University in San Marcos. Her projected graduation date is May 2018.
Hernandez cites the commute she makes twice a week between San Antonio and San Marcos as the most challenging aspect of continuing her education at this time in her life. "Working as a school administrator in San Antonio requires much of my time, and I find myself negotiating how I will invest my time," she says.
The middle school principal says she often tells colleagues who are eyeing a doctorate to be certain they are willing to devote much time and energy to the program. "I tell them that a doctoral degree is not like any other degree they have earned due to the intensity and research involved," Hernandez says.
The silver lining, of course, is the opportunities that arise when one makes such a commitment. "I've had the wonderful opportunity of presenting my research at different conferences nationally and internationally," she says.
In July 2015, Hernandez was selected to be a delegate at the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society Annual Conference. During the gathering, which attracted educators from nearly every continent, Hernandez represented American school principals on a panel that shared their experiences, insight and best practices as leaders of struggling schools.
Aaron PeñaAaron Peña, principal of Woodway Elementary School in Midway ISD in Region 12, has his sights set on a December 2016 graduation. He will receive a doctoral degree in education administration from the Cooperative Superintendents Program at The University of Texas. His doctoral journey has been long and not without its challenges.
"The most difficult aspect of pursuing my doctoral degree has been working on the dissertation after completing all the coursework," Peña says. "The absence of regular accountability is a big challenge."
The Midway ISD principal credits his determination to persevere to a strong support network. "Mentors of mine — such as Dr. George Kazanas, Dr. Brad Lancaster and Dr. Roland Hernandez — all inspired me to pursue my doctorate," he says. "Dr. Chris Allen specifically encouraged me to apply to the Cooperative Superintendents Program at UT."
According to Peña, being a Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship recipient has held more value beyond the dollar amount. "It enabled me to meet Texas superintendents and leaders in public education administration, such as TASA's Dr. Veselka," he says.
Peña encourages other school administrators who are considering a doctoral degree to follow in his footsteps. "My advice to other administrators is to stop thinking about it and just do it!" he says.
Cynthia WebberCynthia Webber, principal at Haslet Elementary in Northwest ISD, calls education "a driving force" in her life. The elementary school principal is pursuing her doctoral degree in educational leadership at Dallas Baptist University (DBU) and is set to graduate in May 2018.
"Education has always been a driving force in my life," she says. "Since kindergarten, I have learned that knowledge is power, and I have continually sought ways to enhance my impact in my spheres of influence."
The most challenging aspect of pursuing a doctorate, according to Webber, is balancing the demands of the program with her professional obligations and commitments as a wife and mom. "I have given myself permission to not demand that life be in perfect balance 24/7," she says. "Some days are work heavy and others are study heavy. Still other days, I leave the laptop at home and go out and cheer for my boys on the baseball field.
"It's a continual process of transparency and reflection," she continues. "I am lucky enough to have amazing people in my life who help keep me accountable and sane."
Webber says the most rewarding aspect of her doctoral journey has been the relationships she has developed with her DBU Cohort 7 members. "We have an incredibly supportive community, and we are continually lifting each other up and pushing one another forward," she says.
Webber says the Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship uplifted her as well, because it provided for tuition, books and so much more. "It was once said that one can see further by standing on the shoulders of giants, and that is what I feel the Johnny L. Veselka Scholarship has allowed me to do," Webber says. "Dr. Veselka and so many others have provided many of us with leadership by the example they have provided. This scholarship has been a tangible demonstration of their leadership in my life."
Her advice to other administrators considering a doctorate: "Do it. There will never be a good time to pursue a doctoral degree, so might as well get started today. We do not pursue audacious goals because of their practicality; we pursue them because of their transformational power."
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Dax & Kerry married at Barker Manor in Kloof
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Dax and Kerry were married on one of the most beautiful days here in Durban. I couldn't have asked for a better day. It was just the universes way of showing us all how much it approved of these two finally tying the knot. The ceremony was held between the magnificent avenue of trees up… Read more »Continue reading


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Happy Halloween!!
I know some people don't like Halloween or don't agree with it, but I think you can have fun with it with out going off the deep end and getting all dark and stuff!
First off I enjoy decorating my house for Halloween...and like I said in my previous post I like using fun colors, not all dark scary stuff!
Plus, carving pumpkins is a fun Halloween tradition that brings back so many memories for me as a kid...and even through college I have carved a pumpkin with friends almost every year! Some of them were awesome and took a lot of time, others like this year was short and sweet but still turned out cute!
This is from this past week...in case you can't tell it's a bat!
It was also fun to give the boys an opportunity to experience this "American Tradition..." although they didn't understand how this could be FUN and really just thought it was nasty! haha I think they eventually enjoyed it though!
Our Family Pumpkins!
Then Halloween also makes room for fun parties where people can dress up! I must say...I have hosted some awesome Halloween parties in my day! (Usually assisted by friends) and my favorite part about parties is the fun festive food that you can make!
Throwing up pumpkin!
Candy Corn Sugar Cookies---homemade!
Plus I loved decorating a Pinterest like Halloween table this year, all on my own! For the party I made Cheese dip, homemade salsa, guacamole (throwing up pumpkin), my famous pumpkin spice bread, caramel apples, popcorn, candy corn cookies, plus some candy! And we had hotdogs & smores with all the kids!
Party Table!
Party Table with the lights off!
Along with the fun food, at our party for our boys friends we had a great game for them to play! I named it the "Ooey Gooey Guessing Game" We set up a table of buckets filled with different kinds of food...we then covered it with an old sheet and left holes over each bucket for their hands to go through! They had to walk by and guess what was in each bucket!
To make it more fun, we decorated outside with spider webs, a black light, candles on the table, and I made labels for each bucket saying what they were supposed to be.
Ooey Gooey Guessing Game
Here's the list for each bucket:
1) Human Tongues: banana pills
2) Blood & Guts: whole peeled tomatoes
3) Veins: cold spaghetti noodles
4) Brains: gooey puddy
5) Dead Fingers: baby carrots
6) Eyeballs: pilled grapes
They had a blast!
And tonight I am so looking forward to giving candy out to sweet kids dressed up ringing my doorbell! I have never been able to do this because of where I live, but I am excited for tonight!


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ASUS adds G750JZ, JM, and JS notebooks to ROG line
Last summer we took our first look at an ASUS Republic of Gamers notebook computer. The machine we tested was an ASUS ROG G750JX unit. ASUS has announced that it is adding in some new models to that G750 line. The new models include the G750JZ, G750JM, and G750JS.
All three of the machines are very similar and look just like the notebook we tested last year. In fact, ASUS only tells us the common features the machines have. We know that the series will use NVIDIA GTX 800M series GPUs. I suspect that which GPU is inside is most of the difference between the three models.
Buyers will be able to get the machines with up to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M GPU inside. That GPU has 4GB of GDDR5 RAM and was announced earlier this month. The notebooks will also use fourth generation Core i7 processors, likely to be another differentiating factor between the three models.
ASUS equips the machines with TurboMaster tech to overclock the GPU and CPU automatically. The notebooks also have Killer wireless tech inside and a backlit keyboard. A multi-touch trackpad is also included that supports gestures. Pricing and availability on the notebooks is unannounced.


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Fundings Inria
Objective Find the best fitting method to our proposed augmented scenario for such simulation
Date 2016 — 2019
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Endovascular surgery is a medical specialty of minimally invasive procedures which treats pathologies affecting the blood vessels relying on the use of catheters, guide-wires and other endovascular devices.
During the intervention, the clinician relies entirely on fluoroscopic images, obtained through a X-ray beam, allowing to display in real time the anatomy of the patient, the current position of the catheter and its displacements within the blood vessels.
Despite the evident benefits of this technique, the exposure of both clinicians and patients to cumulative doses of ionizing radiation is an important issue. A contrast medium – which is usually allergenic and nephrotoxic – needs to be injected regularly in the vascular system in order to visualize blood vessels through which the instruments are inserted.
In addition, fluoroscopic images are characterized by a lack of depth perception and by a poor quality of visualization, due to overlaying structures within the grey-scale image.
To overcome all the above limitations, we propose an augmented scenario in which 2D fluoroscopic images are combined with a 3D real-time simulation of the catheter navigation within the blood vessels.
The main aim of this project is to find the best fitting method for the implementation of such simulation (physics-based simulation, stochastic filtering..) and then eventually integrating it within an operating room.


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OK, it's official for me now: Cathleen Falsani of the Chicago Sun-Times is essential reading for keeping up with the intersection of religion and pop culture. (Her blog, The Dude Abides, provides a helpful archive back to December 2003.) This week she writes about MTV's "Spiritual Windows" spots that promote a distinctly Eastern approach to spirituality, and she visits one of the creative minds behind the spots.
"We wanted to create little, short moments, almost breaths of peace, for the channel," Kevin Mackall, the ponytailed 37-year-old senior vice president of on-air promos for MTV, explained as we sat in his 24th-floor corner office, a pair of electric bass guitars standing at attention near his cluttered desk. "There's a genuine appetite for spirituality these days. And that was the mission."
. . . "I don't belong to any organized religion, but I consider myself an incredibly spiritual person," said Mackall, who grew up in a "very Catholic" community in Pittsburgh, but he says the most spiritually influential person in his childhood was his grandmother, who was Protestant. "A lot of my own spirituality relates directly to her. And she used to say to me, 'To thine own self be true.'
"I sort of need to feel that call-and-response in my life, whether it be art, or music, or doing the marketing and promo work for MTV. You have to help hold the thread. That's kind of my spirituality," he said.
P.S. To folks attempting to comment today: We have run into a baffling problem of people's comments being listed on our system but not showing up on the blog. To make matters worse, we're having trouble reaching our tech contact on this Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, we'll keep trying to solve the problem ourselves.


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Well I have been playing with the new " Sweet Life" collection by BoBunny and I am totally in love with it's vibrant colours and total versatility . While I was playing on the weekend I managed to create two layouts that follow the same layout design but created both a masculine and soft and feminine look from the same collection.
So today I wanted to share with you the soft and pretty version that I created from this collection.
BoBunny have just released their brand new die collection.. You can check it out .HERE I have been itching to use them as soon as I received my design team box , so I made some butterflies and even nested them inside each other to create a 3D look.
The noteworthy pack from this collection is full of sweet sentiments like this " Sail away with me" banner, which I just think is perfect for this photo.
I just love the colours that came from this collection.. I also added little bits of sparkle to the butterfly wings but adding some of the new Glitter Paste in sugar ..
Thanks so much for stopping by and please make sure that you stop by in a couple of days time to check out the masculine version I also created from this very same collection..
Till next time
Much love
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Patterned Paper: Sweet life, Goodness/ Sweet Life.
Noteworthy: Sweet Life.
Misc Me Journal Contents: Sweet Life.
Alphas: Double Dot Range: Tuxedo Alpha Sticker.
Pearlescents: Blush.
Dies: Elegant border die, Flutter .
Ink Pad: Licorice
Glitter Paste: Sugar.
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This morning's New York Times has a front-page article (here) about law schools raising their curves to make their students more attractive as job applicants. (Hat tip to Scott Unger and my dad.)
That change reminds me of Ellen Degeneres's routine about the difference between "upright" and "reclined" on airplane seats (here). We can call something whatever we want, but that doesn't change the nature of the thing. Even if the curve goes higher (say, a curve around a B+ instead of a B-), it's still an ordering of all of the people in the course.
Curved grades tell people how a given person did on a given exam on a given day, compared to the other people who took the exam that day. It's rather like George Carlin's old joke about partial scores in sports ("Notre Dame, 6"). It's information, but it's not complete information.
Employers use grades and the U.S. News rankings of schools because they believe that those two data points are approximations of how "good" the job candidates are, even though grades are actually not such a good shadow variable. Very few clients ask their lawyers to answer hypotheticals for three hours. There are a lot of the intangibles that make a good lawyer good, such as common sense, emotional intelligence, and teamwork, and grades don't necessarily correlate with those characteristics. I keep telling employers that taking a little more time on the front end (for example, by asking job candidates to talk about how they'd approach a particular situation) would pay off in the long run (retention of good candidates).
But until employers are willing to spend more time looking at more than mere transcripts, I can understand how tempting it is to raise a school's curve.
Why not go all the way, though? Some schools make it downright difficult to get anything but As. Playing with curves is just the start of something big--why not grade for mastery instead of for comparison purposes? Instead of curving grades, establish clear standards for what performance would constitute an A, what lesser performance would earn a B, etc. Then grades might actually be useful to the outside world.
In the meantime, folks might want to read Dan Keating's article on grades: Daniel Keating, Ten Myths About Law School Grading, 76 Wash. U. L.Q. 171 (1998). It's a fun read.
Update (6/25) (hat tip to my buddy Seymour Serebnick): see the NYT's letters to the editor about the original story here.


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and garlic bread. mmm....garlic bread. the above would have been really delicious with a grilled red pepper as well, but the time for peppers has not yet arrived around these parts.
rotini with broccoli and grilled portobellos
1 big head broccoli
enough pasta to give you an acceptable broc:pasta ratio
a few cloves garlic
2-3 large portobello mushroom caps
1 cup grated hard cheese of your liking. or soft cheese. it's your dinner.
the usual: olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flake
chop broccoli into little trees and tree rings. chop 1-2 cloves of garlic. heat 1 tablespoon oil (i guess - i never measure) over medium-high heat. when hot, throw broccoli and garlic inside. season with salt, pepper, and pepper flake to taste. cook until crisp-tender, or just before. set aside.
put water on to boil. clean portobellos. heat grill to over medium heat. when water comes to a boil, salt and drop pasta. place portobellos on grill, and let cook 4-5 minutes on each side. your pasta should be done about the same time. place broccoli pan back on medium-high heat and add a small ladle of pasta water. add most of your cheese. drain pasta, toss with broccoli, and place sliced mushrooms over the top. mmm!
for the garlic bread, i just toasted up some slices and rubbed with a cut garlic clove. then buttered. you don't need to slather on the butter for this to really satisfy.
the garlic, broccoli, and mushrooms were from the farmer's market. the bread is local.


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A woman has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Parr.
Karolina Rutkowska, 34, of Peasley Cross, has been charged with the murder of Mireslaw Kowalczuk, 29.
She will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court in the morning
Kowalczuk died on Tuesday December 27, following an incident in Cross Farm Road, Parr, at around 7.20pm.
Paramedics were called to the house and found the man with a stab wound to his chest.
Crime Scene Investigators carried out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries were being carried out. Anyone who has any information which could help the police with their inquiries is asked to contact 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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Beef Cabbage Rolls
Time needed
20 min preparation + 20 min cooking
Serving Size / Yield
8 rolls
- 2/3 C water
- 1/3 C uncooked white rice
- 8 cabbage leaves
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 C chopped onion
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 11 oz condensed tomato soup
Boil water in saucepan. Add rice and stir, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Boil lightly salted water in saucepan. Add cabbage leaves to pan and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, then drain.
Mix ground beef, cooked rice, onion, egg, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of tomato soup in bowl.
serve beef mixture into cabbage leaves. then rolls them into bundles and secure with toothpicks. Place the cabbage rolls in a large skillet over medium heat and pour the remaining tomato soup over them. Cover and boil, then reduce heat to low, simmer and stir for 40 minutes.
Serve warm.
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At our recent club meeting we all started to make trunks. We were given a pattern and a piece of 1m thick card. I was a bit unsure about the card at first as it was quite difficult to cut, but after I put my trunk pieces together I found that it could be sanded like wood. It also takes paint really well and sticks well too so I will be using it again, if I can find some more that is!
I only finished the basic trunk at the club so after I brought it home I continued to work on it. It was supposed to have a domed top but I didn't really like how that looked so I made a flat top. I decided to cover it with some lovely snake skin effect paper I bought a while ago and I trimmed it with pieces of brown leather.
Here is the finished trunk...
It has a leather buckle at the front to keep it closed.
It has handles on each side for carrying.
As you can see it opens up and there is a place to hold little items in the lid.
There is also a tray which fits snugly into the top of the trunk which can hold little bits and pieces.
I will show you some more pictures when I have made some things to put inside the trunk.
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Deputy President David Mabuza to brief Parliament on efforts to address poverty and inequality
Deputy President David Mabuza and Leader of Government Business will tomorrow, Wednesday 12 September 2018, update the National Assembly on various strategies and programmes adopted by government to deal with poverty and equality during his oral replies to Parliament, Cape Town.
Deputy President Mabuza leads government's anti-poverty programmes and works with various institutions to develop strategies aimed at eradicating poverty in line with the National Development Plan's Vision 2030.
During tomorrow's engagement with the National Assembly, Deputy President Mabuza will also update Members on various mechanisms implemented by government to strengthen financial controls and sound financial management in provincial government departments.
As patron of the Moral Regeneration Movement, the Deputy President will outline government's resolve to tackle the scourge of violence against women and children including the promotion of social cohesion initiatives.
In his capacity as President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy to South Sudan, Deputy President Mabuza will update Parliament on efforts to finding lasting peace, security and stability for the people of South Sudan.
The Oral Replies by Deputy President Mabuza is scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Time: 14h00
Venue: National Assembly, Parliament, Cape Town
Media enquiries: Thami Ngwenya on 082 428 4263
Issued by: The Presidency


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INTERCOT > News
> April 2007
Archive - April 2007
April 28,
2007 Holiday Party Tickets Go On Sale May 1st
Not So Scary Halloween Party" and "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party"
tickets go on sale May 1. These are hard ticket events. Guests must purchase
separate admission to attend. Walt Disney World limits the number of tickets
sold in order to keep the crowds down and many dates sell out in advance.
Purchase tickets by calling (407) W-DISNEY.
"Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party" will be celebrated on; September
14, 21, 28
October 4, 5, 8, 11,12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25,26, 28, 30 & 31
November 2
Event Details
"Mickey's Very
Merry Christmas Party" will be; November 12,15,16,25,27,29,30December
2,4,6,7,9,11,13,14,16,18, 20 & 21
Event Details
April 27,
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
will be a feast for the eyes as well as the palate during the 12th annual
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, September 28 through November 11,
2007, at Walt Disney World Resort. During the six-week-long festival Future
World and World Showcase will overflow with food, wine and beer experiences.
More than 25 international marketplaces serve tapas-sized portions of
regional specialties from $1.50-$4.50. Recommended wines and beers available
at each international kiosk make for picture-perfect pairings. Park
admission is required unless otherwise noted.
Details & Discussion Here
April 26,
Zagat Survey Guidebook all about Disney World
a first of its kind, Zagat Survey has polled customers to rate everything at
Disney World, including characters, rides, shows, restaurants, taverns,
stores, hotels and special experiences, for a new guidebook. Zagat surveyed
nearly 5,000 people, including many INTERCOT members, by computer between
November 16 and December 3, 2006. Mickey Mouse is the favorite costumed
character, Soarin' the most popular attraction and Victoria & Albert's the
home of the best food at Walt Disney World, say frequent visitors. The
Disney effort is the first time Zagat ever produced an entire survey and
guidebook on just one business, Mahle said.
Discussion Here
April 23,
Second Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique To Open
On September 10,
the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is expanding and will open a second location
inside Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The new location will replace the
current King's Gallery store. The castle Boutique is scheduled to start
accepting appointments April 29, 2007 for September 10, 2007 dates and
beyond. A reservation is highly recommended and can be made by calling
407-WDW-STYLE up to 180 days prior to arrival.
Details & Discussion Here
April 20,
The Patina Restaurant Group Coming to Epcot
Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts has selected the Patina Restaurant Group to be the new operating
participant for the restaurant at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot. The Patina
Restaurant Group was one of the original operating participants at the
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, starting in
2001. The Patina Restaurant Group is tentatively set to operate the existing
location in an interim form beginning September 1, 2007 with a new
restaurant concept scheduled to open Fall 2008.
Details & Discussion Here
April 19,
"Sounds Like Summer" Concert Series at Epcot
April 18,
"Playhouse Disney in Concert" Line-Up Released
Details & Discussion Here
April 11, 2007
Changes Ahead for Epcot's Spaceship Earth
Details & Discussion Here
April 9, 2007
Play & Dine" Vacation Package Returns
April 6,
Three Caballeros Debut Today
April 5,
Flower & Garden Festival Opens Today
April 4,
It's a
Discussion Here
April 1, 2007
Calendar Released for October 2007
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Fashion Week of Rochester: more than just designer clothing/
If you see Fashion Week of Rochester as only models on runways, you're missing something. Yes, it's a fashion show, and yes, there are models on runways, but it is also about something greater.
In their own words "Fashion Week of Rochester celebrates local designers, boutiques and businesses. But its greater mission is to help some of those most in need."
"In 2014, Fashion Week generated more than $250,000 for The Center for Youth. This significant support helped The Center launch its New Beginning House, an independent living resident for young men who are working to finish school or vocational programs and start careers" (via website).
In previous years, each show was in a unique location. This year, Fashion Week, is creating a one-stop fashion week spot called "The Tents on Main" which will be located across from the Sibley Building. Each show will have its own unique theme and fashions.
Not sure where to start? Here's a rundown:
Fashion Week of Rochester Events:
Tuesday, October 13th, 3-8pmFashion Exchange: bring 1 to 2 new or gently used pieces of clothing, shoes, or accessories to swap for something "new to you".
Wednesday, October 14th @ noonFashion 9 to 5: a lunchtime runway show featuring business looks, daytime dresses, and day to night looks.
Wednesday, October 14th @ 7:30pmPuppy Love: enjoy watching dogs and models alike as they strut their stuff on the dogwalk, we mean catwalk!
Thursday, October 15th @ 8pmMidtown Funk: a hot, edgy and exciting show featuring emerging artists, redheads, and re-creations of Ebony Fashion Shows.
Friday, October 16th @ 8pmWe are Family: a multi-generational runway show to celebrate families, siblings (twins), and silver foxes.
Saturday, October 17th @ 8pmSaturday Night Fever: a fashion finale with class, sophistication, and glamour with an energetic dance theme. After party to follow.
Sunday, October 18th, 11am-5pmBoutique Crawl: shop the runway. Travel to the boutiques that were featured during fashion week with special deals just for boutique crawlers.
Who knew supporting a great cause could be so much fun?
Find Fashion Week of Rochester:
For additional location & parking information head to the website.


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Author: Farah Oomerbhoy
Genre: young adult, fantasy, romance, adventure, magic,
Published: August 15, 2015
Publisher: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Purchase: Amazon | Book Depository
16-year-old Aurora Darlington is an orphan. Mistreated by her adopted family and bullied at school, she dreams of running away and being free. But when she is kidnapped and dragged through a portal into a magical world, suddenly her old life doesn't seem so bad.
AVALONIA is a dangerous land ruled by powerful mages and a cruel, selfish queen who will do anything to control all seven kingdoms - including killing anyone who stands in her way.
Thrust headlong into this new, magical world, Aurora's arrival sets plans in motion that threaten to destroy all she holds dead.
With the help of a young fae, a magical pegasus, and a handsome mage, Aurora journeys across Avalonia to learn the truth about her past and unleash the power within herself. Kingdoms collide as a complicated web of political intrigue and ancient magic lead Aurora to unravel a shocking secret that will change her life forever.
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The Last of the Firedrakes has a well imagined setting with a good world building and a stubborn and strong heroine.
{ what i like }
Oomerbhoy created a world made me want to get into. She threw in several magical/mythical creatures into a setting so magical, it's so easy to get sucked in. Despite the number of things she incorporated here, nothing seemed oddly out of place. There're fae, mages, pegasus, and a few more.
There was also enough world building for me to get into Avalonia. Throughout Aurora's journey, the world is slowly being introduced. I like how it didn't overwhelmed me - how Oomerbhoy allowed me to take in every details of the story one at a time (this is a great plus for me since I'm not the biggest high fantasy fan).
Aurora - a stubborn && strong heroine.
Aurora had enough of high school drama so suddenly being sent to a world she's completely unaware of is (sort of) a good escape for her. Her life sucked - she was bullied and her guardians do not like her. When she stepped into Avalonia, while things weren't really good then, she was glad to find people on her side.
Her overwhelmingly strong magic and being the heir to the throne of Illiador made her Avalonia's hope of taking Morgana, a selfish and power hungry ruler, out of her throne. She also has this strong sense of pride. It brought her to trouble but she's young and being the rightful Queen of Illiador, she wants to show how stronger she is than what many plainly think (particularly when she had to hide her real identity from everyone).
the romance!
I like it but I don't really love it. I guess you can say I'm okay with it. I'd LOVE to see them together though - how it could even happen is beyond me now because of the things revealed in the end. Okay, let's briefly talk about Aurora and Rafe - the Black Wolf.
Rafe saved Aurora from the dungeon she was locked in when she was kidnapped from her Earth. This act, I believe became one of her reasons to like him. He saved her and she never was saved by anyone. Ever. Rafe is a nice and strong guy. He's the Black Wolf for a reason - he saves faes from being taken unjustly. He's an outlaw saving those who experience injustice (at least that's what I think). Yet he remains to be a mystery to Aurora. We all know this kinds of mysterious guy.. The moment Aurora found out the mystery behind his cause, his identity, I find myself smiling from ear to ear hoping the two of them to happen. But it looks like things won't really be easy for them.
the twist!
Oh, don't we all love twists? We all look forward to them. I didn't expect The Last of the Firedrakes to have a twist, honestly. So I didn't see this coming. The twist basically changed the game for Aurora. Now I'd love to see what happens next.
{ what i didn't like }
Some things felt a bit convenient. Like doors being left open, and saviors coming at the most convenient time. I don't know. I know I should be happy but at times, I feel that they weren't very reasonable. I'd shout: why in the world?. But you know, it might just be me. You guys might feel differently.
OVERALL, The Last of the Firedrakes is a good high fantasy read. It never felt overwhelming despite the number of things Oomerbhoy incorporated in it. It involves a likable heroine and a ship-worthy romance. It has its twists that somehow caught me off guard. While some things felt a bit convenient for me, they were not enough for me to dislike this. I still greatly enjoyed this and would love to read the next book!


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In this video I am trying to play Sega Karts Special Edition on the Saturn and I talk a bit about the game, life, the universe and everything on the side.
This game is fun if you are into your old school PC-VGA-like Kart games, mind you this is not much like Mario Kart and the likes. This pretends to be a serious game and it sort of is.
Again experimenting with various video setups to see what works and what doesn't.
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by Helen Hardt
Release Date: 29th August
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Buy the Book Today!
Shattered is a good addition to the Steel Brothers Saga series. It sucked me in from the very beginning. Even though this book is about a different brother, this must and should be read in order. While this book is a Romance novel it is a darker romance with triggers.
I adore Ms. Hardt unique and very talented writing style and with each book in this series there is always more that is uncovered and more love to be found. Shattered is Ryan and Ruby's story but we get to dig deeper into the tragic events that surround Talon and the Steel family. I adore the tight and loving family bond the Steel family share and their determination to find all those responsible and their determination to uncover the truth behind Talon's past.
I'm not going to say much because this series uncovers more each time I read a new book. The author not only gives readers a love story but also a dark mystery. Ryan was not as troubled as Talon and Jonah, so I was curious as to what his character would bring into this series. I was actually greatly surprised. He suffers from his own demons, maybe not as harsh but they are there. Ruby is a detective who has teamed up to help Ryan delve more into Talon's dark, twisted and depraved past.
These two characters are nothing alike but there's a reason Ms. Hardt put them together and let me say she hit the nail on the button. This is a dark erotic novel so expect some steamy scenes and the Steel Brothers way of handling darkness with their leading ladies their way. Ryan is so sweet and swoon worthy not only with Ruby but with his siblings. As Ryan and Ruby dig deeper into the mysteries surrounding Talon they become closer but Ruby's past is darker and more twisted that Ryan imagined. Omg the twists and turns, the secret society and the sex was so good. I didn't want this book to end! The title is fitting for all that the author delivered in this book because she Shattered me more than once. I highly recommend this book and all the books in this series.


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Monday, March 31, 2008
Meltdown Mural
Dave (King Gum) Crosland and I crushed it at Metdown Sat night. Here's some pics of our wall mural and there's more stuff at:
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Live Art Party!
Dave (King Gum) Crosland and I will be rocking the live art Saturday night (March 29th) at Meltdown Comics! Music by DJ Expo. We're celebrating the release of Dave's new book "Everybody's Dead" and Mark Sable's new book "Hazed"! It's also my B-Day!
Free Beer!
@ 7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
*see the attached flyer for additional info!
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Fanboy Radio
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Friday, March 21, 2008
Root Down 2
I rocked the live art again last night at the Root Down. Fuckin' good times. Here's what I painted...
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
New Shirts!
I've got new shirts for sale! Two snazzy designs to choose from: the Heroes Con Indy Island (beautiful colors on this and the line-work printed out amazing), and the NY art show shirt (hand-screened and raw). Guys and girls sizes on both. Order direct at :
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Root Down
Here's some flicks of a painting I made at the Root Down last Thursday night. It was a kickass time. I made some other paintings but I sold them all and forgot to take pics. Next time...
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
So I did this pin-up for Ben Templesmith's "Wormwood" comic. Then he colored it and sent it back to me. Tiight.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
Custom Munny
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
A Big Day For New Books!
I have a bunch of cool shit out today! First off, after shipping delays, and then only being shipped to the East Coast and the Midwest, MIXTAPE: Vol. 1 finally hit Cali today!!! So the book is officially out everywhere now. Fucking finally.
Ash Wood's beautiful art book, SWALLOW #4, also hit today. I have 20 pages of new art in it! And I'm in good company, too; the book also features the amazingly talented Kent Williams, Paul Pope, James Jean, Toby Cypress, Shane Glines, Ash Wood, and more!! Super dope.
And last but not least, issue 22 of Rob Schrab's new SCUD comic came out. I rocked the cover, fantastically sic colors by my man Jose Garibaldi. This is a super-fun series, you're missing out if you're not picking it up!
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Cheese and mushroom casserole with chicken
This casserole is simple and delicious, and makes a perfect snack during a picnic (bento anyone?)—you should use it as a basic idea for a casserole, since the pasta sauce is the stable and the most important piece of the meal. It's also a very tweak-able recipe! :-)
Cream-cheese strawberry cupcakes
Nothing compliments the strawberries like the cream-cheese icing, and you can enjoy this taste even off-season with strawberry jam! :-) You can skip limit the calories in this recipe by using lighter strawberry jam, or pulverized strawberries, and using half of the sugar in the cupcake part if you want the cupcakes less sweet.
Sweet potato quiche
Quiche is that one recipe that I love coming back to — it's easy to make, looks delicious and tastes heavenly :-) Plus, it allows me to come up with new fillings, which makes it very versatile!
Sweet potatoes are very smooth and creamy when boiled, then baked, and shallots add a crunchy texture. The combination of them is very mild and aromatic, so make sure you spice it up to your liking!


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I've participated in National Novel Writing Month four times so far, three of those times successfully. This year, I'm going for it again, my goal being to finish the first draft of the novel I'm currently working on. At the moment, I'm 35.000 words into the manuscript. If I manage to add the 50.000 NaNoWriMo-words in November, the first draft should be as good as done. It'll probably be a mess, but it'll be words on the page that I can improve. The first hurdle taken.
So that's my goal for this year's NaNoWriMo. And the general conditions appear to be in my favor. I have no big travel plans this November. I started on the manuscript just two months ago, so I'm not burned out on it yet. And this manuscript is the second in a series, the first of which I'm currently querying agents with, which provides additional motivation to get the second one done asap.
But, I also tanked my last NaNoWriMo attempt two years ago. Okay, conditions weren't ideal that year, since I was backpacking through Peru during one of those weeks, but I didn't even manage my personal goal of 30.000 words in the previous three. So I thought back on how I managed 50.000 words those three times before, and realized I did adopt a few habits in those years that helped me get through. Maybe those can help you, too, so here they are:
1. Write. Don't Edit.
It's like vomiting words onto the page. Toss them out there as you're thinking them. Don't hesitate, don't look back. Editing, improving those words, can wait. As Nora Roberts said, you can fix anything but a blank page.
2. Create an Outline.
Tossing those words out there is easier when you have a good or even just a general idea of where your story is headed.
3. Ignore the Outline.
If at any point you have a lightbulb moment about the plot that conflicts with your outline, forget the outline. Follow the lightbulb. Then adjust the outline accordingly for your next writing session.
4. Write before Work / you start your Daily Routine.
Set your alarm an hour before your usual wake-up time. Take this time to write, and only write. No Emails. No Facebook, no Twitter. No kids. Just a cup of coffee, your laptop, and you.
5. Write on your Lunch Break.
Or on the bus or train. During the kids' nap time. Basically, write anywhere and anytime you get the chance.
6. Forget about the Word Count.
At least until the end of the day, when you can sit down and check how many words you've written. If you wrote in the morning, and every other chance you got, you might be closer to those 1.667 words/day than you think. You might even be over. If not, now's the time to finish them. Just don't distract yourself from your writing by worrying about the word count.
I'll be trying to get back into those habits and mind set this November. But what works for me, might not work for you. I'd love to hear about your own tips, tricks and habits that have helped you reach those 50.000 words in 30 days. Tell me about them in the comments.
And good luck to anybody attempting NaNoWriMo this year. Let's do this!


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The nagging fear that QE itself may be causing deflation
The European Central Bank looks poised to cut the discount rate below zero on Thursday, becoming the first of the monetary superpowers to venture into these uncharted waters
The way we are going, the whole world will end up with zero interest rates or some variant of quantitative easing before long. Such is the overwhelming power of deflation in countries with burst credit bubbles. Such too is the implication of a global savings rate that has spiralled to an all-time high of 25pc of GDP, starving the world of demand.
The European Central Bank looks poised to cut the discount rate below zero on Thursday, becoming the first of the monetary superpowers to venture into these uncharted waters. Banks will be charged to park money in Frankfurt. More than €800bn of money market funds will sink below the water line, so the funds will go elsewhere.
The chief purpose is to drive down the euro,.......
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Senior Bookkeeper (Accounts)
- Recruiter
- Platinum Travel Recruitment
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £26k-£32k + benefits
- Posted
- 17 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 17 Jan 2019
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- Sector
- Tour Operator
- Job function
- Administration
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Our client is a long established and dynamic tour operator, now seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its busy & friendly team. This tour operator offers various types of travels including group tours, meetings, FITs, incentives, events and leisure travel. This exciting Bookkeeper role entails a wide range of tasks in which no day will be the same, this includes:
- Provide a professional and timely accounting service in respect of general ledger, sales ledger, purchase ledger and cash book maintenance.
- Setting up new client / supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within the sales and purchase ledger.
- Producing sales invoices and credit notes.
- Running off weekly sales and purchase reports
- Credit control - Chasing up outstanding debts before the client is due to arrive into the UK.
- Work out VAT on supplier invoices.
- Pay out money via BACS as well as prepayments to suppliers.
- Check and reconcile supplier statements.
- Enter purchase and sales invoices into the accounting system.
- Prepare supplier invoices.
To be considered for this role you must:
- Relevant knowledge and understanding in a similar role and industry.
- MUST be from a hotel, travel or leisure background.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to process deadlines.
- Knowledge of a computerised accounting package, such as TAS or similar.
- High attention to detail and an orderly approach to processing.
- Sound working knowledge of MS Windows-based software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the internet.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
- Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential.
- Lucrative salary
- Sociable working hours
- Career progression
- Travel perks
- Opportunity to work for a forward thinking and dynamic tour operator, in state of the art offices, within a friendly team in which you will be rewarded for your hard work.
To apply click APPLY NOW, any questions give us a call on 020 8393 9925 and our dedicated team can assist in locating the right opportunity for you.


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One of the best and easiest ways to immediate happiness in your life is through your diet. This blog is dedicated to those willing to share their secrets of happiness through their 'gift' of knowledge about foods and eating habits that can dramatically affect your life 🙂 Click "comments" to open up a discussion towards a better life!
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yeah..soooo when you gut it that way
pop tarts arent sooo great.
yes we can talk about lunch ideas
thats what i need
ill try to make a lunch tonite for game day
Okaaay so i read the labels on pop tarts
for one pastry:
200 calories
total fat 5g
sat. fat 1.5g
trans fat 0g
CHOLESTEROL 0mg
sodium 170 mg
total carbohydrate 38g
sugars 17g
proteins 2g
vitamin A 10%
Vitamin c 0%
calcium 0%
Iron 10%
Thiamin 10%
RIboflavin 10%
niacin 10%
vitamin b6 10%
folic acid 10%
…that doesnt look too bad to me
what makes it sooo bad for me?
Hey Mr.Tate
i recently went to the doctor
and my body levels were all out of wack
my doctor recommended me to a nutrionist
anyway long story short
if i don't change my eating habits…then i can possibly have a stroke by the age of 20
soo i was wondering if you could give me some ewating ideas
to balance my levels in my body
Hey Mr. Tate its me Rylie from your 3rd period Biology Hp class i think the answer to the extra credit question is that its much lower in total fat than grainfed products. Plus its lower in calories, and may lower the risk in cancer.
Hey Mr. Tate im trying to write an english paper on why the world should turn vegitarian..
soo can you help me on why not eating meat is actually better?
hey mr.tate 😀
why arnt some people that are vegans or like they dont eat meat…how come some are still fat?
FINNALY!!!! haha now i ncan finnaly try baking it
Hey where is the pumpkin cake recipe?
Mr.tate u haveconvinced me on cutting back meats and eating fruits and vegies as my new years resolution haha im officialy traumitized
Hey Mr. Tate check out http://www.vegetariantimes.com It's an awesome website! 😀 I'm going to cook you a vegan lunch !
**Correct — But, too late … sorry 😦 **
It's not a grain it's actually a seed and related to the spinach family.
Complete protein. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles.
Has Magnesium-Manganese and copper-Fiber
Breast cancer
Insulin resistance
Mr. Tate what would be your favorite meal for breakfast?
Just curious!!
and also because quinoa will not make you fat
quinoa can substitute for nearly any grain in cooking. Actually the seed of a leafy plant, quinoa's relatives include spinach, beets and Swiss chard.and It is known to increase stamina
quinoa is a tall crop plant. itscultivated in Peru and Chile for its small, ivory-colored seed, which is used as a food staple. the benifits of eating it are that it contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required for building muscles, it helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and it effects blood pressure, it helps you consume valuable fiber that eases elimination and tones your colon, and it is a good source of minerals that act as antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances.
Quinoa is a species of goosefoot. It is grain-like crop grown for its edible seeds. It is not a true grain. It is closely related to spinach, beets, and tumbleweeds. THE BENEFITS: It has a very high protein content (12-18%). Unlike cereals it has a balanced set of amino acids – making it a very complete protien choice. It is full of dietary fiber, phosphourus, and high in magnesium and iron. It is easy to digest and gluten free. Because of all these characteristics, quinoa is being considered a possible crop in NASA's Controlled Ecological Life Support System for long-duration manned spaceflights.
Mr. Tate, do u eat quinoa?
Quinoa is a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. Its nutritional value is that it contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete protein source.
Quinoa is a species of goosefoot it is like a grain-like crop grown pramarily
for its seed the benifts for eating quinoa are: you get the compelete protein because it contain all 9 amino acids,you get your magesium which help you relax your body and it contians lot of fiber
Thanks Mr. T! Great Advice! 🙂 My life was turned 45 degrees and now it's about to turn 180! thanks! 😀
Mr. Tate
Isn't a vegertarian and a vegan the same thing?
I've been asked this question a lot.
I see how you talk about having a support group in being vegetarian! 🙂 That sounds so amazing! My fam. is just totally not supportive of the way I eat. But, I know the arguments will pay off! 😀 haha Do you have any tips for me? . . . . .
Woah….Mr.Tate you make not eating meat sound easy and its soooo hard!!! i tried not eating meat and i only lasted one week 😦 (My mom just had to make barbeque ribs) Oh well better luck next time i guess…. although with thanksgiving and christmas coming i think i might wait to try again hahaha 🙂
blahblahblah… im stickin with meat for a while…X)
Wow..Mr. Tate not eating meat for like at least a month feels kind of great actually. Before when I did eat meat I would feel not so energized and most of the time tired. Now it's like wow I have more energy from eating vegtables and other foods that does not consume meat and dairy…..
Now I'm just thinking out of my mind what kind of foods I can make that does not have meat or dairy….What do you think??
– Ernest Sandez