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My Gorgeous Angel: The Touching Tribute Of Jade Goody's Husband To His Deceased Wife
February 27, 2018 10:46 By Fabiosa
It is already the ninth year when the world misses amazing but scandalous British actress Jade Goody. This anniversary was a special one for her husband, Jack Tweed, who has recently shared a touching tribute to his beloved one.
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Jade Goody was a unique person. She was controversial on the stage while being completely different in life. The people from her native Essex always claimed that the star was a chatty and welcoming person, and it never matched with the identity that Goody came before her public.
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Her constant racial scandals didn't allow her to show the talent to its full extent. And even though she has finally found her love, she has soon found the eternal peace as well.
Unfortunate verdict
Jack Tweed is still there for Goody's legacy. As the British star passed away due to one of the most common types of cancer (cervical), the widower decided to spread the awareness about the disease soon after Jade's death.
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They got married on February 22, when there was no way out for the 27-year-old actress.
The illness was detected already on the terminal stage, meaning the turmoil was of a golf-ball size and unable to be deleted completely. A few courses of chemotherapy allowed Goody to enjoy this life for a few more months, but on March 22, Jade died.
Memories never die
This year, on the ninth anniversary, Jack shared a moving post, making everybody understand that he will remember the loss forever and will also try to keep the cervical cancer awareness high.
Actually, it is so easy to detect the disease in early stages as everything that is needed is a 2-minute smear done in the hospital for the analysis. Keep your eyes open and your mind fresh – do not neglect your health. The advice from Jack is brief and clear, asking to avoid ignoring the planned check-ups.
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FISE Edmonton
5 things to check out in Edmonton
02 Jul 2018 12:42
Travelling to Edmonton for the FISE experience? Wondering what else to do while you're there?
Although you'll be waiting for the Louise McKinney Park festival gates to open, we want to make sure you know what else is on offer in the Big E…
Fill up on sport
Edmonton isn't home only to the FISE World Series! If you fancy watching a fight with some hockey thrown in, then grab a ticket to see the Edmonton Oilers. They're one of the World Hockey Association's 12 founding franchises … and they've won the Stanley Cup five times.
Another festival?
K-Days is one of the biggest and best annual summer festivals in Canada – and it's happening just a few days after FISE (20 – 29 July). There's something for everyone: great music, fun events, delicious food. Definitely worth sticking around for!
Go green
Edmonton's public parks provide ideal spots for that post-FISE hang. Find a corner and tuck yourself away in William Hawrelak Park or go for a scenic stroll in Mill Creek Ravine Park. Both offer a bit of respite from the busy city and you'll be sure to find some FISE staff under a tree somewhere!
Retail therapy
West Edmonton Mall is no joke: the largest shopping mall in North America ( 23rd largest in the world!), it covers an area of 5,300,000 square feet and houses 800+ stores, 100+ dining venues and 2 hotels.
Bring your CamelBak for this one – a West Edmonton shopping trip is an endurance event in itself!
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For the culture vultures…
Head on down to the Royal Alberta Museum to update yourself on some natural history. Visit Fort Edmonton Park to experience Canada's largest living history museum – in the summer it's staffed by costumed historical interpreters, making for an unusual and interesting experience.
But FISE comes first, of course! See you at Louise McKinney Park from 12–15 July.
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Johannesburg - Rapper Zakwe feels he's let down his fans in so many ways and so he decided to write a song about it.
Zakwe has been out of the game for a while, but he's back with a new album and a song called: Let My Fans Down. In it he explains not only his absence but also why he feels he has let his fans down.
In the song Zakwe says he is sorry he was not prominent in rap's progress over the last few years and apologises to fans for making them wait for new music.
He says the wait has caused his fans to fall to propaganda from other rappers who lack substance.
And although he's grateful to Afrotainment for standing with him in hard times, he calls out producers for letting him down in his hour of need:
"Yeah, I let my fans down, though this is all about me. Partially producers whom we make hits with.I feel like yall should have done more, for brand that we built. Yall never gave me dope beats, ngaphandle mangiwacelile," he raps.
He also talks openly about claims that Duncan has replaced him.
It's one of the most honest songs we've heard in SA hip hop for some time.
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It's Christmas Eve! I was going to try and post a Christmas-related photo but it's been another massive day working around the house and we've got guests over for a Christmas Eve BBQ so to be honest I can't really be bothered… This is an old fence that is being made into a gate and I liked the rustic look and colours – especially in HDR (just for you Adrian Lewis) so chose it as the photo for day 356. Merry Christmas for tomorrow! 😀
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December 19: Outdoor sink
We've finally started our somewhat large project consisting of the outside of our house and garden this summer! We are replacing the gardens, ripping off the deck to replace with a patio, scraping a new turning bay, sanding, replacing and painting the weatherboards among other things. Something tells me that this wont be a relaxing summer… But it will hopefully be worth it! 🙂 This is part of the wall by our back door with the little outside sink for washing up after the beach and it used to be covered in ivy which looked pretty cool but we had to rip it down to start sanding. Anyway, enough about our summer but enjoy the photo for day 351 🙂
December 7: Old mill
I have my camera back, woo hoo! I picked it up on my way home from touch then stopped by an old mill in Waikuku to grab some shots for tonight. The light wasn't the best and I didn't have much time so I will go back later but here are the offerings for day 339. A short post for tonight but I have to be at the airport early tomorrow morning to head away to Touch Nationals with the school teams so off to pack now!
November 30: Old ute
November 26: Abandoned house
We had a pretty busy day with touch finals, an engagement party, visiting friends and then my family on the way home! This is an old abandoned house just down from the Christchurch Airport that I've seen a few times but finally stopped and shot today. I'm just lucky that I have an awesome wife who puts up with me stopping all the time when I see something that would make a good photo. I'd really like to head inside this house and take some photos but was in a hurry today so maybe head back one day if I can find someone else who's keen 🙂 So that's it for day 328 which is also Election Day 2011 so waiting to see who will run our country!
October 10: Tongue and groove
This is a shot up the wall toward the ceiling and my favourite feature of our house. We have a high tongue and groove ceiling in our little beach cottage and when we moved in the lounge was pretty badly lit but now we have a total of 13 bulbs lighting the room including these up-lights. We put just them on at night and it looks pretty cool as they light up the natural wood and give the house a pretty cosy feel combined with the fire going. Anyway, a pretty windy night for day 281 but all snuggled up and warm in bed so I'm happy. Night!
October 2: Big digger
We went for a walk today and saw this digger so we came back then I grabbed the camera, found a bike lying around and went for a wee ride back down. I kinda like old machinery like this because the worn, rusty steel looks pretty cool in HDR… An early post for day 273 but I've got the All Blacks, Junior Warriors and Warriors Grand Final to watch!! What a day!


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I've been hooked on Telepathe for a little while now. The band's 2009 long player, "Dance Mother," left a significant impression on me after giving it a listen and the occasional singles that have been released since, such as "Slow Learner" and "Drown Around Me," have left me looking forward to a full length follow up.
I had the chance to photograph the band's show at Los Globos in LA last night. The night was highlighted by a set that saw members Melissa Livaudais and Busy Gangnes in fine form. The show got off to a timid start when Livaudais had to beckon the audience closer before their set started proper. I'm always slightly amused whenever I see a crowd at a show collectively stand behind some imaginary velvet rope, waiting for someone to give them the okay to approach the stage.
At one point during the set, a dancer dressed in a skin tight latex(?) one piece was brought out on stage, adding a bit of performance art to a night at the club. It was a really cool, unexpected moment that found the band opening up their stage repertoire a bit.
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As he prepares for the upcoming release of his album I Could Not Plan This, the one and only Witt Lowry delivers one of his most passionate singles yet. Drawing inspiration from Kesha & Ryan Lewis' new single, the Connecticut native channels his innermost feelings to evoke strong emotion in his incredibly devoted audience on "Praying."
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Security researchers have revealed details of a vulnerability in WhatsApp's security that could be used to compromise the secrecy of encrypted group chats on the messaging platform. The risk associated with the flaw is limited on account of attackers needing to have access to WhatsApp servers to be able to insert themselves into a group conversation.
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'Got Skills? Rock in the Air or Go Down in Flames!'
What if there were no safety rules in flying, what if every crash - pilots could magically survive and try again?
Altitude0: Lower & Faster is an extreme air racing game where crazy low and risky flying is the number one objective.
Fly lower to be faster and take a chance on flying through moving obstacles to finish the race fastest. Create your own tracks and let your imagination fly.
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Nature objects (rocks, trees, caves) and human made objects (barrels, haystacks, industrial blades and machines) will challenge you extra for thrill of ruthless racing.
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Game features silly soft body deformation systems. Wings, elevators, rudder and other body parts will twist, bend and eventually fall off.
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Dating apps are short for dating applications that refers to mobile applications that people can use that aims to be a place where people can have dates. These dating apps has broken the mold and provided people an easier way to find a date. Technically these things can be considered as a social media for the people that are out there looking for a relationship. With its benefits, it makes more sense to actually try it.
There is a reason why dating apps have grown a lot and are very popular and that isn't even just because its a mobile app. There are so many benefits to it versus the disadvantages that makes it a very desirable app for people that are looking for love. Below you can find even just a few of those benefits and why people download them.
Its perfect for the busy bee: In today's age, there are many types of jobs that people can go for and because of inflation rates and the fact that living today is more expensive just makes people want to work more, take more jobs and get more more hours. While that can help with the financial aspect it doesn't really help with relationships. More time for work means less time for love. But a dating app can change that, with its flexibility you don't need to go on dates just to find love.
Perfect for the people that lacks social skills: One of the main reasons why there are people that cant get a date is because they don't know how to hook up with other people. They don't have the courage nor the verbal skills. The solution? Dating apps. It can help dramatically in helping people become more sociable. It fosters communication without the need to talk to someone personally, its a good training ground. Give it a shot.
You can tailor your search: The fact here is that whenever you walk up to someone talk to them and asking them on a date you don't filter anything aside from visual cues and that isn't really a good indication that you made a good choice because there's something more to people than just looks. But with dating apps you will get a better chance because dating apps can help filter your searches and these preferences can help you get people that you actually like aside from the visual cues.
Dating apps provide the ground where people can meet virtually without the need to have a formal date. They can start their conversations anytime and it can be something that they will be able to benefit if they don't have time looking for love in the real world because they are too busy with their careers and making money. Dating apps are perfect for people that lacks the social skills or introverts because it allows them to have this environment where they can muster up a courage and its a great place to filter out people that you only want to meet, something that your eyes will never be able to do.


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Incredible! Cleared it easy. Go Peanut! The sheer power in a rabbit's hind legs is amazing. If a 6 foot man had thighs like that, he wouldn't need a pole to pole vault – he could just jump over bar. I have two pet rabbits myself. Watching them run around and leaping into the air always makes me feel good – like I'm sharing in the performance of a perfect athlete **AND** and they don't sweat/smell bad afterwards (ha ha).


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Is it time to outsource your small business marketing?
Today's small business owners take on many roles.
You have to be an accountant, an SEO expert, a copywriter, a designer, a marketing strategist, a salesperson and a manager.
That's just a handful of the roles. While many owners take on these roles initially, it's not sustainable in the long term.
There will come a time when you can no longer handle all the marketing activities on your own.
Whether that's a year from now or five years from now, it's important to recognize the signs that you need help with your small business marketing efforts.
You Have an Unsustainable Schedule
You probably know that marketing, especially online, requires consistent effort. If your days are becoming longer and longer and a 12-hour day begins to sound like a holiday, it's time to hand the marketing reins to someone else.
Your Marketing Efforts are Inconsistent Do you blog or use social media in spurts? This can be detrimental to your business. You can't have an engaged audience when they don't know what to expect from you. If you don't have time to keep up with it consistently, hire someone to do it for you.
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For the analytical or hands-on person who just wants to do the nittygritty of running the business, marketing seems like an awful chore.
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The Redd's - Utah (2017)
Infertility is so prevalent, and the cost for fertility treatments are so prohibitively expensive, and this community needs the aid and awareness that this Foundation is providing. The members of this organization have put so much time and energy into establishing this Foundation and raising funds in order to help people like us... [W]e will forever be grateful to every person who has been involved in The Hope for Fertility Foundation for their generosity.
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From the very first moment we made contact with Hope for Fertility Foundation, we were treated with such respect, consideration and compassion. The process was absolutely wonderful from beginning to end! This foundation is such an remarkable gift to couples like us who have a dream and are praying for a way to fulfill it. When we found out we were awarded a grant, we were overwhelmed and just couldn't believe that there were strangers out there that cared about us and helping us grow our family! There are no words to explain how thankful we are for this grant and for this foundation and all those individuals associated with making it possible! Thank you to [everyone at] the Hope of Fertility Foundation for being such an incredible blessing to our family!
The Thompson's - Utah (2017)
Shortly after meeting, we had a strong desire to have children and start our family. We knew we wanted to experience the joy of watching them embrace life. We have had set backs that require IVF, an expensive process that is difficult to prepare for. Our dream of having children seemed so far out of reach, and we knew we needed help. The grant gave us hope. When we received the news we immediately felt like things were possible and that we weren't alone in our struggles. The Hope for Fertility Foundation gives strength to those who struggle with infertility. They help give infertility a voice. We can't wait until our family grows and it will be in part because of he hope and financial assistance we received from The Hope for Fertility Foundation. They help make a couples biggest dreams come true, and we are so grateful for them.
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Oshawa, ON artists Peter Jackson is back with a brand new remix over DJ Khaled and Drake's brand new single, For Free. Peter sounds at home on the beat as he stunts and flows over the beat with ease. The second release from his upcoming mixtape, PJ wastes no time after releasing his Cutlass remix just a week ago! Check out the new remix below and stay tuned for more from Peter Jackson as he gears up for what is bound to be a DOPE mixtape!
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Foreign Policy is releasing its annual list of the top 100 Global Thinkers. While the full list goes live on next week, the publication is slowly releasing its picks. Three journalists have already been named. Eliot Higgins, from GIJN member Bellingcat, has been tapped following "breakthrough revelations" from Ukraine and Syria, using open-source intelligence to track down the identities of two Russian operatives who allegedly poisoned former spy Sergei Skripal in the UK. Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, who were jailed for their investigation into ongoing violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar, have also been named.
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Special cohort needed for Hanford workers
By the Herald editorial staff
We're not nuclear scientists or radiation experts, but we're willing to accept the recommendation from those who are -- especially after years of study.
Congress should approve the special exposure cohort for Hanford workers currently being recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
A special cohort would make automatic $150,000 in compensation and extend medical coverage to potentially hundreds of sick Hanford workers who were employed for at least 250 days from Oct. 1, 1943, through June 30, 1972.
In the case of deceased workers, surviving family may be eligible for the payment.
The money would cover certain types of cancers that have been linked to radiation exposure. Until now, Hanford workers have faced a tough standard of having to provide a record of their exposure, not just have the cancer.
Unfortunately, record keeping from the early days at Hanford isn't all that reliable. (This is why the cleanup operation is always finding little surprises buried here and there.)
This artificial hurdle has led to three times as many claims being denied as those that have been approved.
By acknowledging probable exposure levels for special cohorts, many of those claims that have been previously denied or stalled could be approved.
The burden of proof for Cold War workers who have contracted cancer has been applied unevenly. Special exposure cohorts have been formed at other nuclear sites with inadequate records, and an advisory committee of the federal government voted unanimously last week to form one here.
This recommendation has been years in the making. There's no need to make sick Hanford workers or their families wait any longer.


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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Fun, Fun, Fun in the Sun.
And this is what I love about the weather getting warmer but what makes me the happiest is that Bubbaboo loves the beach. He would bum shuffle his way into the surf in a flash if I let him. He is a bit too confident in the water. I am looking forward to many more great days like today with my boy. We had a great day today, so I just had to share our precious moment.
7 comments:
- maytey said...
Lovely! I like the one of his feet. Northern Beaches? We were at Dee Why this am and I thought of you :)
- October 30, 2010 at 9:04 PM
- Vee said...
Oh really we were so close. We were at Collaroy, the next beach up from Dee Why. We went to Dee Why last week :-)
- October 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM
- Bea said...
We should go to more beaches! You have inspired me. Swimming lessons start next week, so maybe we'll get some of Bubbaboo's confidence going soon.
Although I do put one mark against you for getting the theme song to Red Dwarf into my head. I can just tell it's going to be really stuck and also annoying by tomorrow...
- October 31, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- edenland said...
What a bum-shuffling hero! There is no way either of my guys would do that at Bubbaboo's age, for some reason they have been scared of sand.
Such beautiful pics Vee. Thank GOD it's getting warmer!
I dreamt about you last night. You were sitting at the back of this bus, with this quiet dignity. I walked up to you and said, omg you're Vee! And you smiled and said yes, you had seen me on the bus but I was so noisy and busy you'd wait til I'd finished.
This morning, there has been much crying and wailing and shouting in my house already. (And none from me, of you can believe it!) So we won't make it down to Sydders today. But soon. And if you go, make sure to try that banana gelato I was telling you about.
Love love love to you mate. I've decided that no matter how trite or stupid my comments sound, I'm going to post them here anyway.(YOU'RE WELCOME) So many times I delete them Vee. It's like I want to put my whole heart in the comment box but I can't. I think about you heaps, beautiful lady.
- October 31, 2010 at 10:12 AM
- SLJ said...
Great photos Vee, so full of joy and exploration, believe me as bubbaboo gets older your house will be filled with sand and dirt! (well if he is anything like my two, it will)!)
I have a similar photo of Haydns feet covered in sand when he was Bubbaboos age, I have it in a scrap book page with a quotation, which I can't remember off hand, something along the lines of may you always have sand between your toes etc etc. Will chase it up as it is perfect for these photos.
- November 1, 2010 at 8:42 AM
- Lut C. said...
I have lovely memories of my daughter as a toddler playing on the beach and in the sea as well. :-)
- November 2, 2010 at 8:47 AM
- DaisyGal said...
seriously that kiddo of yours is too cute and I love the beach....so glad that you are enjoying your summer as much as you can with that handsome little boy of yours. :)
May the sunshine warm up your heart..
- November 3, 2010 at 12:48 AM


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There was a wide range of medieval torture devices that were available in the Middle Ages and medieval torture actually reached its peak around the 12th century in medieval times. Medieval torture devices were even created specifically for men and women, one such medieval torture device that was invented to be used exclusively for torturing women was the Pear of Anguish.
The Pear of Anguish torture device was used mostly against women that had been accused of being witches, and the purpose of The Pear of Anguish was to extract a confession from women. The Pear of Anguish torture device was widely used throughout the Spanish Inquisition. The Pear of Anguish torture device inflicted a lot of pain and it didn't take long to extract a confession from a women of being a witch or any other crime using this torture device. The Pear of Anguish medieval torture device was usually made of hard metal possibly iron.
The Pear Torture Device was used mainly on women in medieval times
The medieval torture device was mainly used on women as it had been specifically designed to be used on medieval women. When the Pear of Anguish torture device was used the aim was not always to kill the woman but to extract a confession for instance of being a witch. However when the woman confessed to being a witch she was usually burned at the stake, so this was really a no-win situation. However The Pear of Anguish torture device was brutal in its nature and many women who were tortured in medieval Castle dungeons would have died from their injuries.
The Pear of Anguish medieval torture device that was used on women in medieval times was inserted into any opening of the body that you can imagine The Pear of Anguish was inserted into the mouth or any opening in its closed position, the device had a screw mechanism that allowed the torturer to slowly expand the size of the the pair, this created incredible pressure inside the woman's body. The antrum would be unable to cope with the pressure and will become lacerated, the woman's flesh would be torn and lacerated, forced apart causing immense pain.
At the end of the medieval Pear of Anguish torture device were pointed prongs, which were ideal for ripping into the throat of a victim or the cervix and intestines, which ever way medieval pair was used most women usually paid with their lives.
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March Madness is upon us! It's pretty hard to believe that it's already March, but typically March Madness signifies a sort of thaw in Wisconsin after the long, cold winter so we personally are thrilled!
We're hoping these delicious black garlic recipes provide you with some inspiration for all of your watching parties will help carry you through this year's Madness. (We're still trying to get over the fact that Wisconsin isn't in the playoffs...we don't want to talk about it)
Adding black garlic to your potluck dishes will not only impress your friends, but will also add a unique flavor that's both fun to use in your cooking and fun to eat. BONUS: We've all heard about black garlic's health benefits, so if you needed another excuse to eat queso, we've got you covered.
Without further ado, here are the top 5 recipes you need to make your watch parties extra tasty.
1. The Classic - Black Garlic Queso
Is it even a sports party if you don't have chips and dip? This delicious recipe is straight out of our kitchen, and is an absolute cheesy dream. Step up your chips and dip game with this unique take on an old classic.
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1.5cups of sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon salsa
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 Black Garlic cloves
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Thoroughly stir in the cornstarch. Stir in the sour cream. When the mixture becomes hot and bubbly, mix in cheddar cheese and salsa and black garlic. Continue stirring until cheese has melted and mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
2. The Fancy Upgrade - Baked Camembert with Black Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
We promised delicious, but we never promised healthy! Here's an incredible recipe courtesy of food blog My Fussy Eater for a delicious, creamy, beautiful addition to any party.
- 8oz round of camembert (boxed)
- 1 bulb black garlic
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 tbsp of oil (from bottle or from jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- balsamic glaze to garnish
Preheat the oven to 180c / 350f. Remove the camembert from all its plastic packaging and place it back into the box, leaving the lid off. Score the top of the camembert with a sharp knife.
Remove 3 cloves of black garlic from the bulb and slice each into 4 or 5 pieces. Push these into the camembert, along with some thyme. Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces and mix with the oil and balsamic vinegar. Place half of the tomatoes in a bowl to one side. Pile the remaining half on top of the camembert and top with a few sprigs of thyme.
Bake in the oven for 12 minutes. Stick a knife into the centre of the camembert to be sure that it has melted enough. If it hasn't, return to the oven for another 1 or 2 minutes. Drizzle the camembert with balsamic glaze and serve with toasted ciabatta, the remaining sun-dried tomatoes and black garlic.
3. The Healthier Option - Black Garlic White Bean Hummus
Every table must have at least one healthy(ish) option, and this Black Garlic White Bean Hummus from Food52 is a fun dish to introduce to your friends. You can't go wrong dipping your fresh cut veggies or pita into a bowl of this!
- One 12-ounce cancannellini beans
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 head black garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Place the beans in a small saucepan and add water until just covered. Add the baking soda. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. The beans will be a little mushy, which is okay.
Drain the beans and place into a food processor with the tahini, black garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Pulse several times to combine, scraping down the sides as you go. Add water as necessary if your mixture is too thick. Pulse continuously until velvety smooth.
4. The Obligatory Messy Finger Food - Black Garlic Rubbed Wings
Another favorite from our Black Garlic North America Kitchen. These wings take a bit of time (must be refrigerated and air-dried for 24 hours), but are SO worth the effort. The rub is mouth-watering and the hardest part may be waiting the necessary 24 hours to eat these babies! Make sure you grab one while they're hot because they will disappear off the plate faster than you can say Black Garlic Rubbed Wings.
- 1 teaspoon Black Garlic Puree
- Peanut Oil (enough for deep frying)
- 1 pound chicken wings (drumettes with the first and second wing joint only)
- a healthy helping of homemade Dry Rub
Dry Rub Ingredients
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 1/8 cup black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Blend 1 teaspoon Black Garlic Puree with a few tablespoons of dry rub. Once blended, adjust for taste. Rub the paste on your chicken wings, and air dry for 24 hours in the fridge. Heat your oil in a deep sauce pan until ready, and fry the wings until done. Enjoy!
**Keep the dry rub on hand for use in meat recipes. Excellent with smoked meats!
5. The Sweet Tooth - Goat Cheese, Black Garlic and Honey Tarts
These tarts are one of those dishes that look really fancy and tricky, but are shockingly easy to put together. You probably have puff pastry in your freezer (because you bought it in a moment of inspiration and failed to use it because what do you even do with it?), so whip it out and impress your friends with these gorgeous, scrumptious little tarts courtesy of Coco Cooks.
1 sheet of puff pastry cut into 4 pieces
1 log of goat cheese
4 - 8 cloves of black garlic
honey to drizzle
dried herb blend
1 egg, beaten
Defrost the puff pastry. Preheat oven to 375F. Brush puff pastry with beaten egg. Crumble goat cheese atop the pastry, leaving a small border. Mince the black garlic, trying not to mash it. Sprinkle a clove or two of the minced black garlic on top of the goat cheese on your pastry. Drizzle honey liberally. Add a pinch of salt and dried herb blend to each piece. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet until golden and slightly caramelized.


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We understand that if you're just getting started, life insurance can seem like an extraordinarily complex product. "How does life insurance work?" is a question we hear a lot. Though it may feel like you're facing a steep learning curve, the good news is that understanding how life insurance works might be simpler than you imagine.
Because there are many different types of life insurance, we'll keep this simple by focusing on a commonly chosen policy type: term life insurance.
Securing a life insurance policy begins by requesting a quote. A quote is an estimate (from an insurer) of the amount money you'll be charged in monthly premiums for the amount of coverage you seek. It is important to note that a quote is not a formal-contractual offer, but an estimate. The actual amount you pay for coverage could be more or less than your quoted premium rate. This is because the way term life insurance works, it's not until your application goes through underwriting that you get your final offer. The more forthcoming you are in answering questions while requesting a quote, the more accurate the quote you receive is likely to be. Once you've requested your quote, whether online or by speaking to a licensed insurance agent, you'll be asked a series of personal questions to begin the application process. The questions may feel a bit intrusive, but they aren't intended to invade your privacy. Rather, each question you may be asked relates directly to the amount of premium you'll pay.
Learn more about what questions life insurance companies ask and how to prepare: https://www.aigdirect.com/about-life/questions-life-insurance-application
Depending upon your situation, and the coverage you seek, a medical exam may also be required when you apply for life insurance. This is typically necessary to determine if you have any medical conditions that may affect the amount you pay for coverage. Your medical exam should not take more than 30 minutes of your time, and may help to secure the lowest rate available to you.
Read more about preparing for you medical exam: https://www.aigdirect.com/life-insurance-basics/medical-exam-preparations
Once your application is complete, all of your provided information is factored into actuarial tables used by insurers to calculate risk and insurability. This process of reviewing your application is called "underwriting". After all of your information has been reviewed and assessed by an insurer during the underwriting process, you will be placed into something insurers call a "rate class"
Rate classes are a system used by insurers to determine how much you'll pay for life insurance. Individuals are placed into figurative groups or "classes" based on their projected mortality risk. Because of this, it is best to provide the most accurate medical information possible during your application process.
These can vary slightly in name by insurance company. But for example, at AIG Direct, our rate classes look like this for American General Life policies:
Once you've completed your application for life insurance, you'll receive a final offer from the insurer(s) with whom you've applied for coverage.
At this point, a first payment of premium is typically needed to initiate a policy. Your first payment can be made by a variety of methods. These include: direct draft from your checking or savings account, electronic funds transfer (EFT), or credit card.
Your next step after making your initial premium payment is to determine how you'd like to continue to make payments throughout the life of your policy. Premiums are typically paid on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. These payments can be made by bank draft or EFT on a recurring basis. If you miss payments, your policy may be deemed (by your insurer) as a "lapsed" policy.
Now that you understand the basics of how life insurance works, you can move on to the next step of securing coverage and helping to provide peace of mind to your loved ones.
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Over 20 years ago JumpSport CEO and founder, Mark Publicover invented the backyard trampoline safety enclosure that protects millions of kids and JumpSport continues to lead and revolutionize the trampoline industry.
JumpSport has been widely recognized for its successful efforts to improve the safety of backyard trampolines. In 2000, the company was invited to become one of just 35 founding members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's "Product Safety Circle," along with companies like McDonald's, Fisher-Price, Inc., Whirlpool Corporation, Nordstrom, Inc., Mattel, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, and others.
JumpSport's trampoline products have won several awards, been featured on Good Morning America, 20/20, ESPN, and other broadcasts, and have appeared in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
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Erin, Makes Contemporary Architectural Jewelry (rinjuel.com)
What's your Nashville story?
"Well I was born in Oaklahoma and I got a chance to live in Washington, D.C.. And Santa Monica. I travelled to Japan, Barcelona and Spain and I never thought I would live in Nashville but once I came to visit for a weekend and it stole my heart. I love the community and I love the people. I live in East Nashville and after spending just five or ten minutes in that neighborhood, that's where we began looking in Nashville and I just felt like this is where I need to be. The connections that I get to make and the genuineness and authenticity of the people I have met has been amazing. I just don't feel that you can find that anywhere else in the world."
What is your favorite part of your outfit and why?
"Ok I'm going to be a little selfish. I love my necklace that I'm wearing. It's called The One necklace and it's easy because it goes from day to night. I never have to think about it because it goes with every outfit."


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As Naoko Yamada's film adaptation of Yoshitoki Oima's manga A Silent Voice receives consistently glowing reviews, we started thinking about other representations of disability. Which representations of disability in Japanese pop culture are particularly realistic? Which representations are particularly poor? Who is your favorite disabled character in Japanese pop … [Read more...] about [AniFemTalk] Disability in anime and manga
[Roundtable] Trash characters
Inspired by currently airing Girlish Number, some of the team decided to take a feminist look at "trash characters" like Chitose. What makes a trash character? What's the connection between trash characters and other anime archetypes, like moe or chuunibyou? How are male and female trash characters portrayed differently? Read our takes below then get involved with your thoughts … [Read more...] about [Roundtable] Trash characters


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Will this thing cost 6 kazillion dollars and suck like the Zumwalt?
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Why, because a bleeding edge ship, trying something they'd never done before ran into issues? It's going to run into more before they work the bugs out.
Why Donald Trump's Air Force One Tweet Didn't Spook Boeing's Investors
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Can't wait till they name a ship after Barry.
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The name is taken from a remark Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made on the campaign trail to refer to supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.
Nice twist, I think that Trump will be downsizing the military build up some, not 'deplorable' at all.
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Barbara Newhouse, President and CEO of the ALS Association stated, "We have never seen anything like this in the history of the disease." $4 million dollars has been raised in the two week period between July 29th and August 12th, compared to the same time period last year where $1.2 million dollars was raised.
By using social media to spread the word about ALS it is helping them raise more money than ever before. The ice bucket challenge is taking social media by storm. By using the #IceBucketChallenge, videos can be viewed on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Not only is it taking social media by storm, it's also reaching celebrities who are also taking the challenge and posting their videos on social media and challenging other celebrities as well, from Lady Gaga to Bill Gates, to you, your friends and neighbors, everyone is coming together to do the ice bucket challenge and help spread the word about this terrible disease.
By friends challenging friends, and the Ice Bucket Challenge turning into a social media trend, the word about ALS is spreading faster than ever before, raising money and awareness.
Check out this video of Rob Riggle, Horatio Sanz, Steve Higgins, The Roots, & Jimmy Take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.


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Dear friends and families!
Thank you all for an amazing first night of dance class here at Creative Movement Center!!!
It was very exciting to see old friends and new faces walk into our dance studio and take class!
This is going to be a great year, and it really showed in our dancers last night!!!
Our Hip Hoppers stepped it up on the first night in their "sassy" Hannah Montana combination!
Way to go girlies!
Our tappers rocked and have their first homework assignment already: (Don't forget: Use shuffles and flaps to make a 10 beat combo!)
Our JUNIOR COMPANY showed they are ready to be a part of a real DANCE TEAM!!! Cheering eachother on makes for better, more confident dancers!!!
And our lyrical girls got emotional over a Tay Swift combo!
THANKS FOR A GREAT FIRST NIGHT and for sharing in this dream come true!
See you in class!
Miss Hayley and your CMC teachers!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
First night of Classes!!!
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This post support is designed for use where conditions prevent the use of the Drive In Post Support such as very stoney or loose ground or areas of hard standing. The effective clamp system will hold the post securely in the socket. Typically they are used for fencing, decking, and carports.
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Police investigate Walgreens theft
DARIEN — On July 16, a manager of Walgreens called to report a theft in progress.
Two males had entered the store and were later seen running from the store after having filled two stolen beach bags with unknown merchandise from the store without paying, police said.
The men were seen in the area of school supplies and over-the-counter medication, but no employee was able to determine exactly what had been taken. The manager said the two males had been in the store before.
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Monday, 27 August 2018
From an old journal entry - Wednesday, 21 December 2016 (recap, reflect and rephrase)
A 6-year-old girl was lining up to go for outdoor play at Halifax Montessori Childcare Centre. She told her classmates to go in front of her saying, "It's ok. You go first." During snack time, she also let her peers go first. I found out that she has just learned Matthew 19:30 in Sunday School - Many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. I was both amused and amazed by how a little child learns and literally puts to practice what she has learned.
As we grow older, we ask many questions especially the 'why' questions e.g. Why do you want me to do this? Why do you want me to go on this mission trip? Why this and why that. Sometimes, asking why delays our decision-making when we are undecided. Sometimes, asking why is our way of saying 'No' to an invitation. Have you ever asked God why He sent His Son into the world?
My Bible teacher says that a Christian is someone who trusts in the knowledge (knowing God) and the wisdom of God, not in his own abilities. I think if we have a mind of our own, it will destroy the SIMPLICITY of pure obedience which is the characteristic that delights God the Father. I call it 'TRUST' i.e. trusting God in all circumstances.
My Prayer
Dear Father God,
I want to keep my way pure. I want to live according to Your word. I will continually seek You with all my heart; I want to live according to Your will for me; I want to accomplish Your purposes for me and I will continually praise You.
Teach me Your Word. I am hungry! I will rejoice in following Your statutes; I will meditate on Your precepts; I will delight in Your decrees; I will not neglect Your word. Let me reflect the SIMPLICITY of PURE OBEDIENCE to You and Your Word. Amen!
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet; And a light unto my path; Thy word is a lamp unto my feet; And a light unto my path;
When I feel afraid; Think I lost my way; Still You're here right beside me; Nothing will I fear; As long as You are near; Please be near me to the end;
I will not forget; Your love for me and yet; My heart forever is wandering; Jesus be my guide, hold me to Your side; Help me to love You to the end;
Lam Yee Ling


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Margo Martindale Added to FX's The Americans
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Margo Martindale is returning to television. FX, to be exact. After her brilliant 2011 turn as Mags Bennett on FX's Justified garnered her an Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, the veteran character actress notched a couple of guests spots but is now returning for a series regular position on The Americans. The drama, set during the Cold War 1980s, will revolve around a married Russian couple (Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell) who are undercover KGB spies, posing as Americans. Martindale will play what sounds like their handler.
Martindale can also be seen in the upcoming all-star film adaptation of the award-winning Broadway play August: Osage County.
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text: As you may well know, our artist Jill Andrews is quite the sync songstress. Many songs that she's written, covered or performed have been placed in popular TV shows over the years. For those of you who prefer YouTube, Jill has a playlist including many of her songs that have been used for TV. Watch and enjoy below or click the link to go straight to the playlist on YouTube.


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Man announces love with 999 boxes of condoms
A Chinese man sought to win over the woman he loved with almost 1,000 boxes of condoms in Shanghai. The would-be lothario used 999 boxes of condoms to create a heart-shaped design in the middle of a public square to confess his feelings.
The man carefully created his design in the square in Harbin and arranged to meet the woman there. She arrived to find crowds of people gathered around the unusual spectacle before the loved-up man got down on one knee to ask her to be his girlfriend.
As if that wasn't enough, he also presented her with a bunch of flowers made out of thongs, serving as the icing on the cake.
According to Life News, the hopeful Romeo told his love that "On average, a man will have sex only 6,000 times in his life. I hope that every time I do, it will be with you." What more do you need from a romantic proposal?
After initially being shocked and calling her potential suitor a "psycho", the woman agreed to be his girlfriend, prompting the gathered crowd to cheer the new couple.
Once the couple had hugged and shared a kiss, the man announced to the crowd that they could help themselves to the condoms he had used to create the heart. In less than 30 seconds people had snapped up all of the boxes in a frenzy, with some people walking away with several boxes each.
The couple then left the scene in a Porsche convertible, which has led some people to speculate it may have had more to do with his success than his condom proposal.
While we agree that sharing the love and the condoms is a good way to promote safe sex, we aren't too sure what to think about this method of getting a girlfriend. He's certainly set the bar quite high for when he comes to propose marriage!


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|2009-12-04, 20:08
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Northern VA
One year hubby and I decided not to buy one another gifts, because we'd found the perfect gift for him and it was more expensive than we'd alloted.. we got him this painting as he is a vet, and my uncle's name is on the wall, along with many my dad served with. It was one of the few times I've seen tears in his eyes, and he put it in the front room of their house so that he sees it when he comes home every day.
Some years, like this one, I give very few gifts because of money, or, better yet, I will MAKE gifts. Those are the ones I prefer; not something shiny, but something that will touch a person. Even if it's just an invite to our home for a hot meal to a friend who would otherwise be alone.
Holidays're about being with people you care about, IMO. I could totally do w/o the gifts
|2009-12-04, 22:15
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 62
There's a *lot* of depth to the ancient reasons for many of the celebratory aspects (yule logs, decorated trees, bonfires, wassail, spiced cider, eggnog, feasting/potlucks, gift giving, decorating, etc).
There's some picture of Stonehenge in winter with the caption "the real reason for the season" -- a quirky way of saying the traditions echo back thousands of years. If the recent crass commercialized crap annoys you (religious or secular) -- look farther back.
|2009-12-05, 00:15
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Normandy SR-2
Age: 24
I'm looking forward to Christmas this year because I get to spend time with my family... I'm in a boarding school and I haven't seen my brother and parents in three months
Our school's Anglican so it's getting really Christmassy around here... We have a carol service, Christmas decorations, hot chocolate and everything, so the atmosphere's pretty great^^
I'm pretty excited for Christmas
|2009-12-05, 00:20
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I'm looking forward to Christmas mostly because it'll be a chance for me to see my whole family together and intact. My cousin lives up in Colorado with her husband and kids, and usually only comes down to visit us during the holiday, so it'll be nice to see her again and have the whole family in one place. Over Christmas is when I also get to see my Aunt Rosanne and Uncle Dave and their kids, so that will be nice. I really want to tak to Robbie, too; I want to compare college experiences and lament about how old we're getting! XD (Robbie just turned 20 and I'm due to turn 19 in April!)
|2009-12-05, 00:54
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Join Date: Sep 2009
For some reason, I thought the English ate Christmas goose. Or is that just olden times?
|2009-12-05, 01:03
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Stüldt Håjt!
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: On the corner
Age: 29
Yes, I'm looking forward to the annual celebration of solstice !
It's gonna be a traditional booze-up, and why the hell not ? Although, this year I might be getting drunk from red wine instead of the usual fine beers.
|2009-12-05, 01:26
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Obey the Darkly Cute ...
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 62
In our circle:
Thanksgiving - Harvest Day: Turkey/dressing, futomaki + assorted dishes.
Christmas - Yuletide: RoastBeast/mashedpotatoes, inari sushi + et cetera.
New Years - Revenge of the Wassail: Baked Ham, Ozoni + assorted things various cultures eat for new years.
|2009-12-05, 01:28
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Tornado Alley
Age: 30
This time three years ago Christmas just kind of lost its magic for me. Not due to any certain event, just because I'm getting older I guess.
Although 2007's bittersweet Christmastime and 2008's Christmastime (and shortly after it) have really not helped that at all.
But I still do enjoy the Christmas season. Don't know why. I like the decorations, and sometimes I like the music. (Although the music has become increasingly annoying to me over the last few years as well. )
And of course, there is the fact that Christmas falls in December and winter (which I love. Winter is the best season!), and also is the day before my birthday.
I don't know what to expect this Christmas, though. As I said the magic is almost completely gone. I already know what I'm getting and it's not likely I'll be getting it on Christmas day.
|2009-12-05, 22:31
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Senior Member
When i was a Kid christmas use to be so great, there was a lot of talk about giving and brotherly love that i bought into, but after I matured it became less and less special until it became a paid day off, and now i have to work on that day with the spin of holiday pay and a little bit more.
|2009-12-05, 23:06
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: In your mom's pants
Christmas is my favorite of all holidays!
1) It has its own mascot
2)Get to see friends and family that I haven't seen in a while.
3)Everyone is in a good mood.
4)Giving gifts is one of my favorite things to do.
|2009-12-06, 14:55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: UK/Canada
This christmas is kind of strange for me because its the first time in two years I havent just stepped off the plane into celerbrations. I've done two semesters abroad in canada, which ran from september to december and I got back to the uk on the 23rd of december each time.
This year is slightly more relaxed, though I'm working almost all of it (damn retail jobs).
I've always had a complex relationship with christmas, in that its also my birthday and its near impossible to plan any birthday celerbrations for it, to the point where I've given up.
|2009-12-06, 15:35
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mortuary : D
As a kid it was a festive season loved the whole atmosphere the movies generated before and during xmas . But as grew older became a mere formality more so . if it wasn't for the food wouldn't have even been visiting home . Over the years enjoyed spending Xmas with friends . And some of them I only get to see during holidays .
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|2009-12-06, 16:32
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Emotionless White Face
Join Date: Feb 2008
Total opposite here We enjoy them, and sing
|2009-12-06, 17:14
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blinded by blood
I hate Christmas music.
I used to be okay with it, back when I had a family and friends to spend the holidays with. But now it just reminds me how alone I am. It's like I'm a ghost.
And before some smartass says "hurr go make friends hurr" I'll remind you that I am not a child anymore, and as an adult, money is required to make friends. As I have been unemployed for nine months, money is something I lack.
|2009-12-06, 18:04
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Disabled By Request
I played it along with the Jazz Band when I was in junior high, as well as some other Xmas Jazz songs =3
|2009-12-06, 18:08
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IT Support
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Pennsylvania , United States
Age: 30
Christmas is the best time of the year which family get together and also we exchange gifts... Christmas is not all about gifts, by the way.
I agree, holiday music can get tiring after one song since it's basicly the same... and it becomes a big earworm... once holiday music play, they get stuck in your mind forever (perhaps not... but...)
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Esther baptised today June 7th 2009 aged 10. Also baptised with her 5 others. The ladies face speaks a thousand words. "And the Lord adds to the church daily such as should be saved." Acts 2:47
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Esthers Baptism at Tremor Manor
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Everyday sexism, an evil that exists but seldom does we want to notice it, leave alone putting an end to it. A show on Netflix and my everyday life, made me want to write this. We are feminists and want equal rights, respect, but then the time comes to create a better world for ourselves and the generation ahead, we back off. So here is something on everyday sexism to ponder on, be intrigued and to put an end to it.
Everyday Sexism – What is it?
To give a simple explanation, the dictionary meaning to it is 'prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.' It's said to be a noun but it sure is becoming a verb too. Women are not just victims of it, but also the perpetrators in many cases. it's true when they say women can be the worst enemies to each other.
Let me explain better.
When you or someone else in the family thinks, it's your job to cook and clean because you are a woman. That's sexism.
When you think it's your husband's job ONLY to earn and bring money to the household. That's sexism.
When you tell your son, he can't wear pink because it's the color for girls. That's sexism.
When your in-laws, tell you that your son should not help in household work, but it's the daughter who should and not rest. That's sexism.
When someone tells you that it's a mother's job ultimately to take care of the children. That's sexism.
When your boss says, the girls should take care of birthday parties and boys to take care of cocktail parties because girls are sensitive and boys know better about drinks. That's sexism.
Roles based on gender were placed as rules to control, show power and bring in the patriarchal model. Yes, I agree that certain jobs are done best by men because of their physical energy and some by women due to their nurturing quality. Then again isn't both conditioned from a very young age to have those qualities?
Why should you put an end to Everyday Sexism?
Because not having everyday sexism is empowering! Empowering to the men and the women equally.
1.Also, it's time, we teach our kids and the generation ahead, that
What they choose and who they are is not based on their gender. But based on the values and beliefs.
What they believe in and how they need to behave is not based on gender. But on humanity!
How they treat people or build a dream to achieve, it is not based on gender. But on their ability and hard work.
2. It's time, women had the freedom to take a break, not feel guilty and ask men to share the load
Women work too, same or even more than their husbands. Yet they are expected to come back home and take care of all the cooking and cleaning. Men, on the other hand, are used to just concentrating on work and getting back home to rest. I don't blame them because they have been nurtured to think and feel that way from a young age. But I will blame them if they refuse to take a step and do something about it.
If women decide not to take up a job, it is still okay to expect help from their partners. After all, you are working at home and do need a break too. Then again it's based on what you decide together. But remember, the little ones are watching.
3. Stop having notions about the LGBT community and making jokes. They are as humane as you and deserve to have the freedom to be who they want to be. Not to please you or the society but to be happy and free.
Is it too much to ask? Well, the mindset needs to change if you want to grow ahead and treat along with being treated well.
The little things you can do to Put an End
Speak up, Speak out! Unless you tell it's not okay, nobody will bother to understand. Also as individuals, you can do many small little things that will act as the building blocks to build a stronger foundation and an eventual structure called equality and respect based on people and not on gender. Here are some ways you can ensure to seep out the everyday sexism off your home,
- Give your daughter the responsibility to take care of bills and to make purchases and your son to cook and clean at home. These chores will imbibe in them that it is everyone's responsibility. Also stop the 'Not Allowed' Monster from prying on your daughter.
- Share responsibilities of cooking and cleaning with your partner, on a rotation. So both of you get to do each of it
- Call out and speak up when you see sexism at home or workplace. Explain to them it's not right and things need to change
- You as a man or a woman, need to stop doing it. Don't point out or taunt other women on their job of cooking or taking care of kids. Don't tease a man who decides to help his wife.
- Teach yourself and your kids to accept people as people, not judge them, may it be a transgender or a homosexual. Be inclusive and teach kids to be too.
- Don't restrict on clothes or ask for behavior based on gender!
It's all in your hands. But I request with all sincerity, put an end to it. You are not only harming people but also promoting a mindset that chains some and gives special privileges to others based on their gender.
Be the change!
Visit the Everyday Sexism Project by Laura Bates and read the stories. There is more to realize and much more to learn.
Read her book too. Am ordering it,


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Saturday, 19 July 2014
Would you believe it.
The seven Barrowford locks went quite well till leaving the last one a fender that was hanging over the side caught in the lock gate and nearly ripped the solar panels off the roof. We carried on through Nelson and Burnley, the over heating was giving us trouble. If we kept at 1400rpm we seemed ok. This continued so we called in at Reedley Marina to see if they could sort it our. They directed us to Knotts Bridge boatyard and ask for Steve. Arriving there around four o clock we had to wait for the engine to cool down so Steve could look at it. He bled the air out of the system and sent us on a test run,unfortunately the problem persisted. It was now eight o clock so we stayed the night.next morning Steve came and discovered a small leak in some pipe joints,so he tightened every thing up and told me to run the engine out of gear to see if that had fixed it. It hadn't,while trying to puzzle it out Steve noticed that the temperature gauge was rising and falling at intervals. It's an electrical fault he declared where is the sender,he found it and found the nut was lose,he tightened it and the problem was solved. Just one small nut causing all that trouble. We thanked him and paid him then left,only we were pointing the wrong way after our test run. While turning at the first wide spot in the canal we picked up a blue plastic sack in the propeller. Into the weed hatch armed with scissors to cut it away. Finally we were on our way again through Hapton and claton-Le-Moors and twisting our way through Church. The plan was to moor before entering Blackburn,however, we could find nowhere suitable. We asked some people in a boat coming out of Blackburn if there was some where to moor up ahead. They told us to moor at the top of the flight of locks. On arrival at the locks(it was now five o clock)there was no mooring. We defended the six locks and headed out of Blackburn. It had been hot and hard work. We finally moored at seven o clock,shattered. Today we have had no problems except the rain. We left at ten and arrived at the seven lock Johnson's Hill flight and found our selves sharing with a small cruiser,he was very nervous going into the locks with us. All went well part from the heavy downpour which soaked us all. We moored outside Botany Bay for lunch and stayed for the night. Botany Bay is a shopping centre in an old mill just off the M61 at Chorley.
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Connecticut has 217 miles of frontage along Long Island Sound. And although much of that is private, there are plenty of places open to the public, including the well-known state parks and some of those secret shoreline spots.
Place To Picnic And Pretend You Own A Seaside Mansion — Harkness State Park in Waterford. Bring a picnic and spread out a blanket along the lawn of Eolia, the summer mansion of Edward and Mary Harkness with sweeping views of Long Island Sound. Although there is no swimming, the sandy beaches are wonderful to stroll along. Weekend, holiday fee.
Secret Hiking Spot — Farm River State Park in East Haven. Trails lead down to an overlook of the Farm River and its marshes at the waterway's confluence with Long Island Sound. There are about a half-mile of trails and several overlooks on top of rocky knolls and under pitch pines and scrub oaks. No fee.
More Than Just Sun And Water — Connecticut state park beaches focus on the natural world and enjoying a day at the beach and in the water. If you are looking for something more like, say, the New Jersey boardwalks, head to Ocean Beach Park in New London. In addition to the beach, there are water slides, a splash park, swimming pool, mini-golf, amusement rides, video arcades, a health club, restaurant and ice cream. The price is $17 weekdays; $23 weekends and $8 nights after 6 p.m.
Beach Boardwalk — Niantic Bay Boardwalk in Niantic is a 1.1-mile-long boardwalk that connects Cini Memorial Park and the "gut" of the Niantic River to the Hole-In-The-Wall Beach and McCook Point Park and Beach. The concrete boardwalk with dozens of benches sits between the beach and the shoreline railroad where trains race past just a few yards away. The boardwalk accesses McCook Point, a beautiful craggy rock outcrop and ledge with tremendous views across Long Island Sound. A gravel trail takes visitors around the outer edges of the point with views across the Hole-In-The-Wall Beach. The beach gets its name from the tunnel under the train tracks — the hole in the wall — which was built at the turn of the 20th century to allow safe access under the tracks to the beach.Access to the boardwalk is through Cini Park on Route 156 just east of the center of Niantic. The boardwalk is open to anyone, but passes are required for the beach Memorial Day through Labor Day. No fee.
A Beach That Has Everything — The 710-acre Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme has swimming, camping, miles of hiking trails, plenty of picnicking spots, bird watching and an overlook known as Tony's Nose. An extensive trail system runs through the western part of the state park and along Bride Brook. The park has some of the finest sand of all the state's beaches. The huge field stone pavilion is a must-see. Fee.
Best Beach To Spread Out — There are more than 2 miles of beach to find that special spot at Hammonasset State Park in Madison. In addition to the beach, there is the new Meigs Point Nature Center and trails through the marshes and patches of coastal forest. Another new addition to the park is the Shoreline Greenway Trail that runs along Route 1 with superb views across the marshes to Long Island Sound. If you love long walks on the beach, Hammonasset is the place. Fee.
Sounds Of Music With The Sounds Of Waves — The sounds of live music ebb and flow along 100-foot Sound View Beach in Old Lyme. There are numerous events throughout the summer from jazz concerts to disco nights to rock bands. There is also a 1925 Allan Herschell Carousel for the kids. The beach is at the end of Hartford Avenue. There are public and private parking areas.


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The New Yorker, May 31, 1930 P. 80
Weekenders, Incorporated, are able at this time, to offer for rental on the market the following guaranteed week-enders: No. 14-B (Male) Specialty: Helpfulness-around-the-place, a general handy-man. Rental: $25 plus fare to and from the city. No 3-Q (Female) Specialty: Mighty-nice-girl-to-have-around. Has costumes for all occasions and and does not spend all day changing them. No. 73-C (Male): Life-of-the-party. Has inexhaustible wit and story-teller. Flat rate of $25 or $7.50 each time saves the weekend from going on the rocks.


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TAPACHULA, Mexico, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Defying the efforts of four governments to break them up, thousands of mostly Honduran migrants rose at dawn on Sunday from the shores of a river between Guatemala and Mexico and continued their trek northward.
But even as the U.S.-bound caravan moved into Mexico, Mexican police in riot gear were deployed at highway junctions, as a military helicopter circled overhead, prompting many migrants to wonder if police will make mass arrests and seek to turn the caravan back.
The migrants pose a challenge to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's promise late last week to stop the travelers' plans to press ahead to the U.S. border without the proper documents.
Many of the bedraggled travelers of the swollen caravan appeared determined to keep moving, saying they are fleeing a toxic mix of violence, poverty and endemic corruption and would not turn back.
"We're going to make it, we're going to keep moving so long as they don't stop us," said Honduran Jaffe Borjas, 17, marching alongside a childhood friend at the head of the giant column that stretched far down the highway to the horizon.
The multitude of migrants clogged the highway leading north from the border city of Ciudad Hidalgo in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, many breaking into song.
"If you send us back, we will return!" a large crowd shouted in unison under the intense glare of the morning sun.
"We are not criminals, we are workers!"
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt aid to Honduras and Guatemala, and potentially close down the U.S. border with Mexico with the help of the military if the migrants' march is not stopped.
Mexico's government has said throughout the past week that it would register the migrants and process requests for asylum. Those attempting to skip the process would face deportation, but the size of the caravan will test Mexico, which has sought help from the U.N. to manage the issue.
Encamped for two nights using backpacks for pillows and tents made of trash bags on a long bridge between Guatemala and Mexico, the migrant caravan began in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, last week and grew exponentially as it passed through Guatemala.
On Saturday, Mexican immigration authorities only allowed some 640 migrants through the official border crossing on a bridge spanning the Suchiate River.
The slow pace of legal processing prompting several thousands to cross the river illegally by raft or swimming, according to local officials and migrant organizers.
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Camano Commons Tree Lighting (Camano Island, WA)
Head to the Camano Commons on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 at 4:30 pm to celebrate the Camano Commons spectacular tree lighting! Local businesses will have specials and fun activities. Santa will be on site and Christmas caroling from local elementary schools will begin at 5:00 pm! Enjoy dinner from one of the many restaurants located at the Camano Commons.
This event is sponsored by: Camano Commons Marketplace, Naked City & Holiday Lights Northwest.
Address: 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. Camano Island, WA 98282
Phone: 360-722-7459


text: Absolutely thrilled to have been cast in the small role of Anne Hudson, in the forthcoming BBC action period drama about the Gunpowder Plot, due to be on our screens in November… Had a fantastic day filming my scene up in Batley last Thursday, the day of storm Doris! (my trailer was rocking a bit! ha ha). My scene includes characters played by Kit Harington from Game of Thrones and one of my favourite comics, Kevin Eldon. I also enjoyed working with other fellow actors Ed Holcroft, Vivienne Soan, Richard Hand and Beatrice Comins. I can't post any pics of me in my costume or details about the plot as yet, but here's what the BBC has published about it so far: Gunpowder