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So you find yourself behind in your HOA assessments. The HOA lawyers are circling. Maybe they've threatened a lawsuit or already filed it? You call the HOA to try to find out how much you owe, but they just send you to the attorneys. You call the attorneys and leave countless messages. Or maybe they speak to you, but the amount they tell you that you owe is a lot more than you owed...because the HOA has added late fees, collection fees, and a ton of attorneys' fees to your account. It feels like an excessive amount to charge for a letter or two. You want to bring your account current, if only to avoid foreclosure, but you don't have the outrageous amount they're demanding that you pay. So what do you do?
Pay your assessments. Sit down, calculate the unpaid assessments that you owe, and send in a check for the full amount of the unpaid assessments. If you cannot afford to pay, in full, the assessments that you owe, pay what you can. Write "Assessments" on the memo line of the check. Then, deliver the check in person (and get a receipt) or send it by certified mail so you have a record of the check being sent. It sounds silly, but also make a copy of the check and, if possible, video yourself putting the check into the envelope and sealing the envelope (it is amazing how many times the HOA has claimed it never received a check).
If they refuse to accept the check, send it back to them. If they tell they cannot accept "partial payments," resend the check to them and instruct them, in writing, to apply your payments to unpaid assessments. Document and keep everything. Make them accept your assessments. If they keep rejecting it, keep sending it back in, keeping or taking photographs every time of the envelopes come to you.
Your payment -- or attempted payment -- of assessments is a valuable defense if your HOA decides to file a foreclosure lawsuit. You might not be able to avoid a lawsuit, but at least you can prepare to defend the lawsuit. Imagine yourself in court six months or a year later when the HOA wants to sell your home at a sheriff's sale to collect unpaid assessments. If you have records showing every time you paid or attempted to pay those assessments, it very well may be the differenec between losing and saving your home!


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Questions & Answers
Got questions about the cat statues around York? Hopefully, you'll find answers here! You'll find details about each cat in the Cat Directory. Otherwise, feel free to contact us.
Why are there cat statues dotted around York?
No one knows the origins of all the cat statues, some of which may have been put in place as far back as the early 19th Century. Some may have been intended to attract people to a shop or simply to amuse children. Others may be to scare pigeons. We do know that the more recent statuettes are the artistic signature of architect Tom Adams, who has worked on many buildings in this beautiful city. Another thing we do know: we're very glad they are there! These cats liven up the city and delight visitors and locals alike. Some have even asked Tom Adams if they can buy their own cat statue! This website is a tribute to all the cat statues in York, and also a resource for others to find out as much about them as possible.
How old are the cats?
Some are believed to be from the early 19th Century. An article in the Evening Press on 13th April 1962 states that the two on Low Ousegate were originally put there in the 1920s. Other have been put in place by Tom Adams; his first was in 1982, and the most recent that we know of was installed in 2005. To find out the age of a particular cat, check out its page in the Cat Directory.
Who made the cats?
It is not known who made the Low Ousegate cats, as they are a source of mystery, and there is conflicting information about them. All of Tom Adams' cats have been sculpted by local artist and sculptor, Jonathan Newdick, who visited the RSPCA animal's home in York and drew some sketches on which he based the statues. Most of Jonathan's cats are cast using an indestructible polyester resin, while others are made of fibreglass, concrete, and plastic. For more information on each cat's origins, visit the Cat Directory. Or you might like to get a cat of your own!
How many of these cats are there in York?
No one is entirely sure. We currently know of 22 decorative cats that adorn buildings around York. Unfortunately, three of the cats in our Cat Directory are currently missing from their locations. If you find any cats that are not in our directory, please let us know and we'll update the tally!
Have there been other cats?
We believe so. It seems that, sadly, some may have been taken down or stolen, though we cannot confirm the locations of most of these. One such cat used to adorn a building on Fossgate, but when William Birch & Sons moved to Osbaldwick, the owner took the cat with him. It may make a reappearance at its new home, so we'll keep you informed if we hear more about this one.
We also know of a few cat statues dotted around the country, including one climbing a building at Brighton's Old Steine (for more information, read this article in the Brighton and Hove Leader).
Also, we have recently found several decorative cats from around the world using the Flickr photo sharing website. Take a look at our finds on the Cats in York Flickr group and our posts on Decorative cats around the world.
Who was Tom Adams?
Tom Adams was a renowned architect who worked in York for 30 years. His obsession with cats started when he was a student, and he started putting a cat in all his drawings and perspectives to make them stand out. He told us that he chose to use a cat after someone told him that Leonardo Da Vinci used to draw a mouse on his sketches – this may be a myth, however.
Sadly, Tom passed away in January 2006. Please read our tribute to Tom Adams.
Where can I get my own cat statuette?
We get a lot of people asking where they can get their own faux feline friend! As mentioned, many of the cats around York were sculpted by Jonathan Newdick so we recommend getting in touch with him. There are contact details for Jonathan and some other sources that you may like to try in our blog entry, Getting your own cat statuette, or check out Jonathan's website.
Who is behind the Cats in York site, and why?
Jon and Jo lived in York for six years, and became fascinated by the cat statuettes dotted around the city. There was very little information about the cats or their locations, so it became their mission to find out as much as possible and make it easily available to others. After researching the archives at York City Library (now Explore York) and locating as many cats as possible, they put everything together into this site. They no longer live in York, but they come back and visit the cats as often as they can!

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Dear Purpose Driven Leader,
We're excited to host our second Purpose San Diego event on May 18th, from 7:30 - 9:15 am at Corporate Alliance in UTC. The focus of each meeting will be on you, the participant.
Each month we bring in a speaker to set the tone for the table conversations. Our speaker this month will be Chris Megison. Chris is the founder of Solutions for Change, a non-profit in Vista that takes homeless families off the street and enrolls them in a 1,000 day program to change the trajectory of their lives. Solutions for Change also owns a social enterprise called Solutions Farm, a aquaponics farm that employs the homeless parents while their kids go to school. The farm produces 10 different types of lettuce, and the main client for the lettuce is the Vista school system so the product is feeding their kids. This combination of non-profit with a social enterprise attached is a business model that's designed to be sustainable and productive in addressing a huge social issue.
We had an amazing initial meeting and we look forward to bringing the community back together each month to share best practices, connect like-minded, like-hearted people to each other and make them aware of the resources in the community. Purpose San Diego is focused on three main initiatives:
Dear Purpose Driven Leader,


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A big part of homesteading that has been largely not adhered to by me is maintaining your own equipment. This can be anything from a shovel to the tractor to the truck to the camper. Today I am attempting to change out the brakes on the truck.
This is starting to become part of the plan, it will save cost and also build up some skills. Right out of the box though the wheel is glued onto the hub does not want to come off at all.
The wheel finally came off and the caliper was a breeze. The caliper mount is another story.
Two bolts stand between me and success. I've sprayed the crap out of them. I'm currently forcing myself to be patient so I do not strip the heads. It's harder than it seems when the clock keeps ticking. After looking at the rotor once more I've decided to deem it serviceable and only do the pads.
Off to a fantastic start the calipers slid back in so nicely, I buttoned the drivers side back up…
rinse and repeat on the passenger side, one would think. Got the tire off, I got the caliper off, I got the caliper mount cleaned up, but the brake pads wouldn't fit in. After closer inspection I realized I had put both of the outside pads on the driver side. So I button that up and under the driver side again to correct the pad situation.
It's all back together now and the brakes work fantastically, what other project the present itself while I was in there. A ground wire for something broke off when I open the hood.
I like to think it was nothing important, but I have seen this truck die completely due to having one wire break. So I wasn't taking any chances and I fix that too.
The lesson to take away from this project, it's to go slow take your time and pay attention to every little detail.
Until next time…


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The headline , "Despite Obama's pledge, G8 Makes Little Headway on Climate Change", says it all.
Is a trade war, in the guise of an environmentally friendly carbon tariff, on the way ?
Meanwhile, the World Banks is having to sell bonds, and possibly gold. Not a good sign if you're supposed to be the lender of last resort. But developing nations don't trust it given that the traditional powers don't want to give up significant control.
Related : Reforming the IMF
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Amul, India's largest dairy cooperative, plans to take advantage of the current entrepreneurial spirit in India by offering franchises to aspiring businessmen and women. In the press release, the company stated "anyone with a very small capital base and good business acumen can become our franchisee. It requires very little investment and working capital."
According to Amul, the franchisee business will have two models. The smaller Kiosk shop will cost approximately Rs. 2 lakh to set up, including a Rs. 25,000 brand deposit, Rs. 1 lakh on renovation, and around Rs. 75,000 on equipment. The larger Ice Cream Scooping Parlour will cost around Rs. 6 lakh, with a Rs. 50,000 brand deposit, renovations costs of Rs. 4 lakh, and equipment costs of Rs. 1.5 lakhs plus incidentals.
The franchisees are predict to make between Rs 5 to 10 lakh a month, although this is dependent on location as well. This money will largely come from sales commission, with Kiosk franchises granted under 20% for specific products. Ice Cream Scooping Parlours will avail up to 50% commission fees on some products, and will also have a large range of inventory.
This franchisee model will be run by Amul directly. They will either sell or rent out locations to potential franchisee owners. Franchisees need not pay any revenue or share royalties with the dairy giant. All details on this opportunity are available at the Amul site here.
Amul are not the first company to make use of the individual entrepreneurial spirit in this way. Large multinational corporations like McDonald's also run their company in this manner. In fact, according to their financial reports, McDonald's actually has a better rate of return on profits in franchisee outlets rather than their owned-and-managed restaurants.


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You're looking for explanations
I don't even understand
If you need someone to blame
Throw a rock in the air
You'll hit someone guilty
U2 – Dirty Day
There are absolutely times when it borders on dishonesty to try to pretend that you don't want to throw a punch at God, to make him see that you're really not happy with how things are going down here. To show some solidarity. Make him feel it.
Last Sunday a close friend's mother died, from complications after undergoing chemotherapy. She'd barely been sick a month, and it was all nice and manageable and then suddenly it was over. These things aren't supposed to happen. News reports have been centred around a 16 year old kid who was killed in a fight at a school. All reports indicate that the kid who was killed wasn't even involved in the original fight, but got enveloped in the ensuing brawl.
In amongst all this, I've just started reading John Shore's blog, and he's dealing with the news that his wife has cancer. Below is an excerpt of his conversation with God on the issue, but have a read of the whole thing.
Me: I don't expect to be exempt from the ravages of death and its ugly cousins.
God: I know you don't.
Me: But dang, man.
God: I know.
Me: Yeah, you know everything. That's great for you. Meanwhile, all I know is that my wife might have cancer. If that's part of any freakin' plan of yours, count me out. Skip me. I'll pass.
God: I can't do that.
Me: I know. I know. I know.
Words fail. Platitudes fail worse. The vast majority of my theology fails. Bah!


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"Deadweight is based on the Greek myth of King Midas, who is given the power to turn everything to gold with a touch, which then backfires when he turns his daughter into gold. Our adaption of this focuses on struggles of mental health," declares Seven Stories High vocalist Rhys Hyett-Ferrier of the forthcoming sophomore EP.
Sonically the band, who are influenced by State Champs, The Wonder Years and Four Year Strong, describe the release as "almost split in two – half follows a fast upbeat pop-punk feel, which gets people dancing and jumping around. The other is heavier – fuller sounding and darker in feel, which you can chant and scream along to." Yet, the EP flows as one piece of music, with each track written to fit the narrative, whilst being open enough to interpretation for listeners to make a personal connection.
Now a month from its unveiling, the band are here to reveal more about what you can expect…
1) Apathy: Every once in a while, one of us will turn up to practice with a fully written song completely out of the blue. This is exactly what happened with "Apathy". Rhys showed us the song and we got to work adding riffs, throwing in obscure references and sowing the seeds for the EP with an idea for a theme that would tie the whole release together. Musically, it's no holds barred, textbook pop punk. It was a lot a fun weaving some of our most emotionally honest lyrics yet into the biggest, catchiest riffs we could conjure up. "Apathy" sets the stage for the story of King Midas which is told over the course of the EP. As a standalone piece, it discusses the taboo surrounding mental health and contends with the social norm of sacrificing your own happiness for fear of rocking the boat.
2) Midas: This one fell into place over two months of chipping away at it, iterating and refining. The idea was to really establish King Midas as the antagonist of this story whilst, at the same time, putting into words the emotions caused by the fall of someone once considered a personal hero. This is the slow, sad song of the EP but it is probably the most powerful track both sonically and lyrically.
3) Hoax: Simply put, "Hoax" is about not needing to believe in a god to find purpose. We are by no means anti-religious and there is more to the song than just being an Atheist anthem. This song pushes the King Midas narrative of the EP, drawing parallels between 'Midas' and 'God'.
4) Alchemy Part I: "Alchemy Part I" sees King Midas' daughter, Marigold, moving on. The Greek myth ends with him giving up his gold for her. Harking back to track two ("Midas"), where we see Marigold losing all faith in her father, our story ends with her unforgiving but stronger for it. Our 00s emo influences are unashamedly out in full force in the music and vocal melodies here with a modern pop-punk backbone. Lyrically, the piece outlines the futility of hope. The song was written after a very dark year personally and portrays a newly developed stoic outlook.
Seven Stories High self-release Deadweight on November 24th, 2017. You can pre-order via their bandcamp page.
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July 24th 2009
Pop! Stand out in any crowd. Sam Horn
Pop! Stand out in any crowd. Sam Horn. 2006. ISBN 0399532765. I vote this my marketing book choice for Q1-Q2! This is a terrific read , but its way more than that. By showing you how to find and build on catchy ideas, Horn helps make you a more engaging writer. To paraphrase her , if you are asking people to spend their time on your content, it is your responsibility to make it worth their while. If you follow her easy step by step chapters on the many ways to do this, you should dramatically improve your communication impact. A short and easy read, it is still just stuffed with great ideas worth a lifetimes worth of work stuck inside. Buy , read and re read this one, its a library keeper.
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The discussion was not just on the VIP Stage, as many of the other Battle Teams also broke out in discussion, even the seeded teams. To the Five Great Saint Lands, Elemental Jewels with two Attributes was perhaps not considered rare, but for both Attributes to be rare Great Attributes, it was definitely extremely very rare, like the hair of a phoenix and the horns of a Qilin. Of course, the seeded teams only increased their attention on Zhou Weiqing; as a three-Jeweled Heavenly Jewel Master, it wasn't sufficient to threaten them.
The black light of Qing Qian struck Zhou Weiqing without any trouble. Seeing that her Curse of Sluggishness had struck him so easily, a look of disdain flashed in Qing Qian's eyes, but Zhou Weiqing drew his bow calmly and unhurriedly towards her.
A bizarre scene occurred on Zhou Weiqing, who had been struck with the Curse of Sluggishness; just as the black light reached his head and was about to coalesce into the the symbol for the Curse and take effect, when all of a sudden, the black light shattered like a bubble bursting. Unbelievably, with Qing Qian's five-Jeweled cultivation level, her Curse of Sluggishness had failed to take effect on Zhou Weiqing!
Darkness Attribute Skills, especially the Curse Type ones, all had a small chance of failure. However, when the difference in levels between both sides were that large, it was almost a guaranteed success. Qing Qian had not expected her Curse of Sluggishness would actually fail.
Right at that moment, along with an explosive sound, Zhou Weiqing had released his attack from his Overlord Bow.
Two arrows shot out from the bow, each heading towards different directions. One, towards Qing Qian, while the other, sky high in Lang Xie's direction.
Zhou Weiqing had somehow overcome the Curse of Sluggishness, but Lang Xie on the other side had not been immune to Zhou Weiqing's Curse of Doom. Instantly, three different coloured symbols above his head, and Lang Xie felt a strange coldness in his body.
The Curse of Doom weakened his defense, attack and also increased his sense of pain, and even at the three-Jeweled cultivation level, it was able to affect Lang Xie for ten seconds!
As soon as the Curse of Doom took effect, Lin TianAo instantly felt the difference, as his enemy's attacks weakened.
He immediately reacted, seizing the opportunity as his feet moved swiftly in intricate footwork. The heavy shield in his hand struck out like a wall in various angles as he turned from defense to offense.
Qing Qian quickly recovered from her momentary shock, and a black staff appeared silently in her right hand. At the same time, the black, scalelike armor Consolidated around her right arm, right shoulder and chest, as well as the jet black crown inlaid with a dark red ruby.
As the thick Darkness Attribute aura exploded forth as she summoned all her Consolidated Equipment, Qing Qian waved the staff in her hands. A black light struck out towards the arrow Zhou Weiqing had shot towards her. At the same time, the black light separated into two, striking out towards the other arrow as well, and both were swiftly destroyed.
Although both arrows shattered, the Skills imbued within were also activated. Twelve thick black tentacles spread outwards, curling towards Qing Qian and Lang Xie. This was the first arrow shot towards Qing Qian. As for the second arrow, it exploded in midair in a bright flash of silver light, dropping to the ground and sliding a little as the very air split apart; it was the Spatial Rend!
Having shattered in midair, it seemed like Zhou Weiqing's Spatial Rend would be extremely useless. However, at this point, his third arrow arrived.
This arrow actually somehow shot right towards the Spatial Rend! In the dense silver light, the Spatial Rend in midair Blinked silently… appearing directly at the back of Lang Xie.
This was definitely a top level manipulation of skills. Who could guess that Zhou Weiqing would reenact the fusion of Blink and Spatial Rend, and with such precision, using his arrows!
Only the powerhouses onlooking could see the true key behind Zhou Weiqing's three arrows. In truth, the Touch of Darkness was the most important – not to attack his opponents or to disable them; with his cultivation level, they were barely harassed for a split second. However, its other extraordinary effect was its increase in his senses. This was also why Zhou Weiqing was able to control his other two arrows and Skills to such an amazing degree.
Furthermore, split second of harassment from the Touch of Darkness had also been key. In order to resist it, Qing Qian had to manipulate her Heavenly Energy to defend herself. At the same time, that also prevented her from assisting Lang Xie in that moment. Yet, that very split second had given Lin TianAo his opportunity.
Lin TianAo was not known for his speed. Yet, his battle consciousness and skill was definitely the top that Zhou Weiqing had ever seen. In that moment when Lang Xie froze momentarily, Lin TianAo had already activated the Charge Skill from his shield. Bathed in yellow light, his speed increased shockingly as he charged and smashed savagely into Lang Xie.
*CLANG* Lang Xie's body was struck backwards, and in doing so, he felt an intense pain in his back as his Heavenly Energy lost control, gushing out from his back. It was Zhou Weiqing's Spatial Rend, which had been sent behind his back with his Blink. This combination and teamwork from Zhou Weiqing and Lin TianAo could be said to be a work of perfection down to every detail. If you were to tell the onlooking audience that they had not practiced this before, it was likely that no one would believe it.
In truth, such an unbelievable teamwork was not led by Zhou Weiqing, but Lin TianAo. What Zhou Weiqing had done was to do his best to Control the opponent and provide the opportunity by having the Spatial Rend appear there. Yet, the truly ingenious cooperation was due to Lin TianAo's battle consciousness, allowing him to react unbelievably quickly and with the right actions, forcing Lang Xie back into the Spatial Rend.
Lang Xie was indeed worthy of being the Bai Da Team Leader, their top mainstay in the team. As soon as he felt the pain in his back and his Heavenly Energy leaking out, he reacted instantly and without panic. After all, Zhou Weiqing's cultivation level and power was much lower than his, and although he did not have any defensive abilities, his powerful Stage Nine Heavenly Shen Energy was still able to offer some level of defense.
As a thick green light lit up from the huge spiked mace, Lang Xie grabbed the front of it with his left hand. Gritting his teeth and resisting the intense pain from his back, he shoved the spiked mace in front of him, twisting his body with all his might in a semi circle, forcibly sliding himself and deflecting the impact of Lin TianAo's charge. Making use of the spin torque, he managed to break free, preventing himself from being sliced apart by the Spatial Rend.
Just as Lang Xie sustained the heavy injuries, Zhou Weiqing on the other side did not continue firing arrows, instead surprising everyone with a charge. His body seemed to accelerate as a thick green light enveloped him, and like a huge bear he charged towards Qing Qian.
On the VIP Stage, the calm face of the ZhongTian Skill Storing Palace Master Shangguan Longyin couldn't help but change when he saw that, exclaiming in surprise: "Wind Attribute! He has a third attribute!"
When Shangguan Longyin looked towards Shangguan Tianxin, he saw a light in his king's eyes. Both of them knew that although Zhou Weiqing's cultivation level was not high, such a talent like his with three Attributes would be a force to be reckoned with as soon as he reached six Jewels and higher.
What Zhou Weiqing used was his Wind Attribute Tornado Strike Skill from his Icy Soul Heavenly Bears. The explosive skill caused him to charge forward in almost an instant, and at the same time, he released yet another arrow. Just one arrow this time, and with Mu En's signature unique archery skill, the Twisting Bowstring Archery. The arrow flew towards Qing Qian at breakneck speed.
A cold light flashed in Qing Qian's eyes. Never in her wildest imagination did she think that both herself and Lang Xie would have such troubles with a mere three-Jeweled Heavenly Jewel Master, almost suppressed by him. Lang Xie had been injured, and the fury in her heart was almost at boiling point. In addition to the death of Xu Chuan earlier, her battle spirit was now at its maximum.
Facing Zhou Weiqing's charge, she lifted her black staff once more, an immense black tornado appearing before her and moving towards Zhou Weiqing and the arrow between them. As soon as she activated this Skill, she also launched herself in the air, sliding silently towards Lin TianAo.
When Zhou Weiqing saw the black tornado, he was also caught by surprise. This was no ordinary simple Darkness Attribute Skill, but a Darkness and Wind fusion skill! It wasn't necessarily that Qing Qian had two attributes, but her staff had been imbued with it, allowing her to combine its effects with her own Stored Skills to come up with this powerful fusion skill.
As if it had eyes, the black tornado flew straight towards Zhou Weiqing.
Once again, a bright silver light flashed as Zhou Weiqing's arrow disappeared. It was a Blink Arrow! With a huge explosion, the arrows slammed savagely into Qing Qian, catching her by surprise.
Although Qing Qian had a considerable amount of quality of Heavenly Energy, she had been weakened by Ye Paopao in the first fight, and had not fully recovered. At the same time, she had expended even more in this fight. Although she quickly reacted to this surprising arrow, dodging it to the best she could, it still slammed hard into her shoulder.
The twin explosive effects of the Overlord Bow and the Twisting Bowstring Archery Skill activated together, combining to form an explosion greater than the sum of its parts. Qing Qian let loose a pained cry, as the Heavenly Energy protecting her shoulder was shattered apart, and her shoulder became a bloody mess of mangled meat. Zhou Weiqing's archery and control was not to be underestimated, as it struck her unprotected left shoulder.
It was time for the second Socket of the Overlord Bow to show its true power in this critical moment. Besides the Blink Skill, a second Skill had been imbued within, and it was released right at this point!
As the arrow exploded, a bright silver-green light appeared. It was small, barely the length of an index finger, and silent. The silver-green light only appeared for a split second, but Qing Qian's body froze…
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Upcycled Passport Boarding Pass Holder from Old Cancer Research Canvas Bag
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An up-cycled Cancer Research wallet that my passport and any boarding pass can fit nicely in, even great for certain shopping vouchers (God knows why they made them so long!) 😍
|The Cancer Research canvas bag before the make over
1. Measure and cut the canvas and a sheet of craft foam (as lining) to the desired size: 22cmx22cm (with excess of at least 2cm all round)
2. Fold into half and secure the foam with 2 ends wrapped over it, then sew both sides.
3. Turn it out, then secure the loops (which are unused hair rubber bands for when I had long hair) with (old) buttons on one side,
4. and stitch 2 more buttons on the other side. The rubber band can now be looped over and keep the content secure. Obviously, it won't keep coins, but that wasn't what I was after. It serves its intended purposes and I'm super happy with the result, and myself 😆
There's still a lot of leftover material from the canvas bag, so I've used it to make an iPad case 😀


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Animated Behavior: 'Toon-Based Games
Accompanying those movies has been a flood of video games, no doubt targeting the same parents who are desperate to keep the kids busy during the long summer months. One such game, THQ's adaptation of "Cars," was released in seven different versions and has become one of the year's best-sellers.
Most 'toon-based games are fairly enjoyable, and parents can be confident that young players won't be exposed to any cursing or graphic violence. But it's hard for a grown-up gamer to get excited about a game based on "Monster House" or "Barnyard." Then again, you might be surprised by how good some of these games are.
- "Monster House" (THQ, for the Game Boy, $29.99): The "Monster House" game published for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube is a mildly diverting adventure with a few spooky surprises; I'd give it two stars. It didn't prepare me for "Monster House" on the Game Boy, which is one of the most enjoyable releases for Nintendo's aging handheld in a long time. It's more like a role-playing game, with the haunted house serving as a giant dungeon. On each floor of the house you're attacked by possessed household objects, which you can fight with your water gun or stun with your camera flash. Each of the three kids from the film has different talents — DJ can climb, Chowder can lift heavy things and Jenny can squeeze through tight spaces — so you need to switch among them to progress through the house. Fans of the original, 2D "Legend of Zelda" will feel right at home with this game's puzzles, in which you have to discover the secrets of each level before moving to the next. A warning to parents: The Game Boy "Monster House" may be too difficult for younger players. Three stars out of four.
- "Barnyard" (THQ, for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube, $39.99): It's hard to dislike a game that lets you play as a bicycle-riding cow. In "Barnyard," you are the new cow on the block, the latest addition to a freaky farm where the critters walk on two legs, talk, play practical jokes and indulge in other humanoid shenanigans. There's not much of a plot; instead, characters from the movie ask you to help out with their chores, whether they're chasing off raccoons, rounding up baby chicks or harassing the mailman. If you get stuck on one mission, you can skip it and go find another job or just ride your bike around the farm for a while. With such free-form gameplay, it's kind of like "Grand Theft Tractor." The graphics are crisp and colorful, the controls are easy to learn and there's a ton of stuff to do. Don't use "Barnyard" to teach your kids about biology, though; the bulls here are called cows and have udders — which they use to shoot milk at coyotes. Three stars.
- "The Ant Bully" (Midway, for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube, $29.99): The premise seems better-suited for a game than a movie. A brat named Lucas is shrunk to the size of a bug, and has to learn the ways of an ant colony before he can return to normal. That could be the starting point for a playful, skewed-perspective romp like "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" or the Nintendo game "Chibi-Robo." Instead, "The Ant Bully" is a drab, repetitive bore in which Lucas fights the same pill bugs, spiders and wasps over and over again. More irritating is the constant hectoring of the ants, who are always nagging you about the importance of teamwork even though you're the only one who's getting anything done. They're so annoying that you wouldn't blame Lucas for becoming an exterminator once he grows up. One and a half stars.
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- Music Players
- Snakeoil
Snakeoil Activation
We often hear and read random people on the Internet talk about how Audiophiles are spending tens of thousands on Audiophile Snakeoil. For better or worse you can be part of this "craze". The choice is in your hands - you can pay hundreds of dollars on commercial software, or you can use SnakeoilOS (built with open source software and tools) for free.
SnakeoilOS is built entirely on open source software, and is thus free to use. Free to use doesn't imply poor sound quality. Give SnakeoilOS a go and you just might be pleasantly surprised at the things it can do. If you are a retailer - you can even install SnakeoilOS on your gear and sell it (Just note the author of SnakeoilOS is not responsible for support, or any damage claim).
Having said all the above, running a website costs money, ergo a token donation will be appreciated. Consider this an opportunity to "buy into" a snakeoil product. So far donations as little as $1 Australian Dollar is accepted by Paypal. Any donations will go into the operating costs of running this website, and surplus into buying testing gear.
After a donation, you should receive an email (tied to your Paypal) account with the details on how to activate your SnakeoilOS. Activation gives you additional configurations that hasn't been released to the general public yet:
- More than 1 mount points in the music tab
- More than 1 audio device in hardware tab
- Option to turn on/off LMS in software tab
- New Snakeoil tab with experimental features
- More to come.
This activation email should be in your inbox within 5 minutes after the Paypal donation.
To activate your Snakeoil OS, click on the green "Support Us" button at the top of the Snakeoil OS WebApp menu.
Input the registration information as is into the SnakeoilOS WebApp (case is sensitive) and click "Activate" to unlock the features listed above.
Please check your spam folder if you did not receive a response within this time frame. Contact me if you did not receive anything within 10 minutes. I'd try and respond within 24 hours. Do not confuse SnakeoilOS activation with SnakeoilOS forum activation. They are not the same.
You are free to reuse the activation code on as many machines as you like, including sharing the code with all your audiophile friends. This project is not for profit so there are no strings attached.
Donations are always welcome (and encouraged) but not compulsory. I do not expect to retire or live off from the "proceeds" of this project, but do not expect me to pay for the operating costs of the online presence.


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Penguins invade Gesu School
At the end of January, Gesu School launched a new program, Gesu Reads Together. The school embarked on this project to promote family literacy and demonstrate connections between academic subjects across the curriculum.
During the months of January and February, students in kindergarten through fourth grade read the classic children's book Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, and class work connected to the themes of the book, covering topics such as penguins, Polar regions, and the water cycle.
Each child received a copy of the book, and the Gesu School Parent Teacher Organization arranged many activities, including a kick-off assembly featuring Mr. Popper (an actor with Great Lakes Theater Company) reading the first two chapters of the book to the student body.
Over the course of the two-month program, an ice sculptor carved a 4-foot-tall penguin on the front lawn of the school, and students traveled to Playhouse Square to see a production of "Mr. Popper's Penguins." Students watched videos from the Akron Zoo's penguin exhibit, and the movie "Happy Feet," and a DJ taught line dancing to all the students, in kindergarten through eighth grade. There were trivia contests each day, engineering challenges, and penguins decorated the entire school.
Marjorie Gessner
Marjorie Gessner is STREAM coordinator at Gesu School in University Heights.


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Call the look menswear, newsboy, even Oliver Twist, but one thing is clear — heavy, tweedy fabrics built to withstand British weather are everywhere for fall. The hottest of the hot is houndstooth, a usually black-and-white print that might have previously brought to mind visions of bad 80s power suits but should now inspire thoughts of ruddy-cheeked English lasses. The key to this trend is to pick one piece — just one — in houndstooth. Go ahead and mix it up with other tweeds, knits, and patterns, just don't overload yourself unless you're heading to the Mad Hatter's tea party. Here are some of our favorite fall finds…
They seem overly-warm now, but come fall's first chill you'll be glad you picked these up. Old Navy's houndstooth low-heeled pumps are a total steal. Bonus: Finding your size in stores is often a struggle, finding it online at oldnavy.com is a cinch. And their shipping is always $5!
Cropped pants are another key look — paired with opaque tights, these Juicy Couture Cropped trousers will take you through a season or three. Available at eluxury.com.
Don't feel you must keep the look subdued. Go crazy with color in a statement-making coat like this one from Anne Klein we found on Nordstrom.com.


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I had a friend once who said, "If I saw an elf walking down Main St. playing a tuba, I wouldn't be surprised." My friend never believed he had seen everything.
Today, I read about Senator Bayh's comments. Bayh, a Democrat Senator from Indiana is stepping and down and refusing to run for a third time although he was likely to win. In fact the headline in this story claimed he was "disillusioned." Written by a lefty press, that is the label that this writer chose.
I have a different word that should have been used in this story's headline. Insert the word "enlightened" instead and please read the link.
Bayh thinks incumbents will get ousted en masse in the fall. I agree. Republican groups will think of this as a great victory. It's not, knuckleheads. The biggest block of voters in this country call themselves independents. And if they had an organized and viable third party, such as the Libertarian party-the anti government party- they'd prove it.
Thanks Evan Bayh for calling a spade a spade and pointing out that campaign reform shouldn't be a suggestion. It is the cornerstone of eliminating the most dysfunctional mess of liars, cheats, and idiots that this country has ever conjured up.


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(c) (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
We heard recently of Europe's biggest hydrogen-powered bus fleet in Aberdeen, the UK's biggest hydrogen cell installation, also in Aberdeen:
Europe's biggest hydrogen-powered bus fleet and now the UK's biggest hydrogen cell installation are both in Scotland
Now we see the First minister launching the UK's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) ferry, the 102m MV Glen Sannox in Port Glasgow. The First Minister described her (the ferry) and her soon to be launched sister ship as 'state-of-the-art ferries [which] are more sustainable, therefore contributing to Scotland's world-leading climate change goals. They are also capable of carrying more vehicles and benefiting the communities that rely on them.'
The Glen Sannox will run on the Ardrossan to Arran line, carry 1 000 passengers, 127 cars or 16 HGVs and far too many pints of beer for those often choppy waters.
The second vessel is yet to be named. I think a public competition is out after the Boaty McBoatface incident. A bridge-naming competition in Slovakia, in 2012 produced the winning choice by 74% of 'Chuck Norris Bridge' after the notorious gun-toting and NRA champion film 'star'. It's called the 'Freedom Cycling Bridge' now. Boring? Any mention of the MV Glen Campbell will lead to another competition to guess what the MV might mean in his case.


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Former Casper city employee admits stealing nearly $20,000
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A 39-year-old former Casper city employee has pleaded guilty in a Wyoming court to stealing nearly $20,000 in city funds.
KTWO-AM reports that Heather M. Kirkendall entered the guilty plea to a single count of felony theft on Wednesday before District Judge Daniel Forgey.
In exchange for the guilty plea, prosecutors will recommend that Kirkendall receive a suspended prison sentence of two to four years and three years of probation. If Kirkendall has fully paid restitution before sentencing, the prosecution would recommend a suspended prison sentence of 18 to 36 months.
Charging papers say special agents began investigating on Nov. 15 and met with city supervisors who said that payment "irregularities" had been discovered within the Community Development Division where Kirkendall worked.
Information from: KTWO-AM, http://www.k2radio.com/


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My two most prolific passions are climbing and art. I have the big dream to combine the two to promote state and national park awareness, aid in their conservation, and connect more people to their parks and resources. I also want to give back to the parks that have supported and fostered my growth as an artist and a climber.
Specifically I want to give everyone who visits Smith Rock the opportunity to be part of something bigger than themselves. Everyone from the dirtbag climber, to the weekend warrior, to the wheelchair-bound person, can share their park story and photos by using the hashtag #ConnectWithSmithRock.
The final piece will be a 4 x 8 triptych mixed-media painting similar to my Traveling Mountains piece, highlighting both the people and the place that define Smith Rock State Park. The final piece will be finished by the end of 2015 and will then be on display in Red Point for several months before it is sold and 100% of the proceeds will then go back to the park.
If you would like to participate in the project, please submit your photos telling your story of our park by using the hashtag #ConnectWithSmithRock on Instagram or publicly on Facebook so I can find your photos. If you prefer, you can also email me your photos at email@example.com.


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Silvren's Journey-Chapter 45
Gimli gazed up at the ceiling in amazement as Gandalf turned around to face the awed company. "We will go a little further then we shall rest, if we can."

 That night, the company huddled close together by one of the large pillars, darkness surrounding them. The hobbits sat huddled together with Gimli close to them and Gandalf sat with his back against the stone pillar while puffing thoughtfully on his pipe. Silvren and Legolas sat together by Gandalf, neither of them said much to each other over to past few days. Legolas' arm was wrapped affectionately around her waist where it was found quite frequently the past few days. Aragorn sat next to Legolas and Boromir on the other side of him. The man from Gondor seemed to watch the two elves with envy lurking with his blue eyes.
 Silvren turned her attention upon the hobbits and Gimli as the dwarf stood up and began chanting an old Dwarven song in his deep voice.
 "I like that!" Sam exclaimed when Gimli had finished and after that a long and uneasy silence fell upon the company. One by one they slowly began to drift off to sleep as Frodo took first watch.

 Silvren woke to the pale light of Gandalf's staff and let out a small stifled moan as she turned over onto her back. She nearly jumped when she heard Legolas' unexpected voice come from beside her.
 "I was afraid to move since you haven't slept in days and I didn't want to wake you." he whispered in elvish.
 "Is everyone else up yet?" she asked as she slowly sat up and rubbed her eyes with her fingers.
 "Nay, Frodo and Pippin are still asleep." he smiled up at her as he continued to lie on his back.

 Not long after the young hobbits awoke, the company was up and moving again. They followed the light of Gandalf's staff down the dark chamber and for some amount of time, there was nothing but silence.
 "Huh!" Gimli grunted suddenly and without warning, he darted away from the company and towards a chamber with a set of wooden doors. The doors hung open on their hinges and had cracks and slits in the wood from axes and arrows.
 "Gimli!" Gandalf shouted as the company stopped walking and watched Gimli in wonder. Gandalf and the others quickly turned and followed after the dwarf, slowly making their walking towards the stone sarcophagus that lay before them. A ray of sunlight from a window high in the stone wall shone upon the smooth top of the sarcophagus. The small chamber was full of decayed bodies that littered the ground. Cobwebs and dust clung to the bones and armour, papers scattered across the dust-covered floor.
 "No!" Gimli groaned as he sank to his knees before the stone coffin that held a dwarf of some importance.
 Silvren sighed softly as she and the others gathered near the dwarf. A pang of sadness and pity for the dwarf ran through her body as she remained by Legolas' side.
 "Oh, no, no!"
 "'Here lies Balin, Son of Fundin.'" Gandalf read slowly. "'Lord of Moria'. He is dead then." Gandalf said with a small sigh and took off his hat and Gimli rested his head on the edge of the coffin. "It is as I feared."
 Gandalf turned to the side and handed his staff and hat to Pippin who stood near him. The old wizard bent over a skeleton that was propped up against the coffin with thin white hair still left from a beard that had once been there. Carefully, Gandalf lifted a massive, thick-paged book from the boney fingers and opened the book. He softly blew the dust off the cracked pages and dirt fell from the dust covered book.
 "We must move on. We cannot linger." Legolas hissed to Aragorn who stood next to him. Aragorn turned and nodded his head in agreement but said nothing.
 "I don't like this." Silvren whispered nervously to Legolas, who in return gave her hand a gentle squeeze.
 "'They have taken the bridge and the second hall." Gandalf read from the last pages of the book.
 Boromir stepped past Silvren and Legolas and stood next to Gimli, placing his left hand on Gimli's right shoulder as to comfort him.
 "'We have barred the gates, but cannot hold them for long. The ground shakes. Drums. Drums in the deep.'" Gandalf paused as he turned the page and glanced up at each person's face, except for Pippin's. He began reading more slowly as the company listened with apprehension and anxiety. "'We cannot get out. A shadow moves in the dark. We cannot get out.'" Gandalf read the last words with the sound of heaviness in his aged voice. "'They are coming.'"
 A sudden clatter from behind Gandalf caught everyone's attention and Gandalf jerked his head around and gazed at the youngest hobbit.
 Silvren's eyes widened and she caught her breath upon seeing Pippin swirl around and stagger away from an old stone well that stood in the corner of the room. A now headless dwarf skeleton sat propped up on the stone ledge of the well, an arrow protruding from its chest that was covered in grey cobwebs. A wooden bucket and metal chain sat on the edge of the well next to the skeleton. Pippin, always being curious, had turned the arrow that was embedded in the skeleton's chest and the skull went tumbling down the well. Seconds later the rest of the corpse fell backwards and tumbled down the deep well with a noisy crash. The metal chain was pulled down with the corpse and made a rattling noise as it fell, dragging the wooden bucket along with it. The bucket banged on the stone walls of the well ad it bounced back and forth down the well. The noise echoed through the mines around them and finally, after a few seconds it died away; leaving nothing but a dreadful silence lingering in the already dreary chamber.
 Silvren slowly released her breath and gazed helplessly at the horror-stricken hobbit who awaited Gandalf's scolding.
 "Fool of a Took!" Gandalf said angrily as he slammed the book closed.
 Pippin gulped helplessly and glanced down as shame and embarrassment filled his cheeks.
 "Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity!" Gandalf barked as he snatched his hat and staff from Pippin. Gandalf turned away from Pippin and glanced at the ground and froze. A low, distant drumming sound had emitted from the depths of the mine and through the well behind him. Slowly, Gandalf turned around and fearfully stared at the open well behind Pippin.
 "Drums." Silvren gasped upon hearing the echoing beats of several drums that vibrated through the mine and caused her blood to freeze.
 They all heard it, the terrible rumbling sound of distant drums. Goblin drums. The high-pitch shrieks and laughter could be heard in the distance as they echoed through Moria as well as the increasing rumbling of drums. They glanced about the room and panicked as they tried to determine where the noise was coming from when Sam said, "Frodo!" Frodo looked down at Sting and drew it partially out, it was glowing bright blue. Silvren saw this and her hand immediately covered the hidden ring that hung around her neck. Through the soft materials of her tunic and doublet she could feel the warmth on the palm of her hand the ring displayed. She could also feel the warmth on her chest where the necklace was laying against her soft flesh.
 High shrieking came echoing down the chamber; growing closer and closer.
 "Orcs!" Legolas hissed to Silvren and Aragorn.
 Boromir turned and ran to the wooden doors and peered out. He jerked his head backwards as two black arrows came zipping through the air and landed in the wooden door, only inches from is face.
 "Get back!" Aragorn shouted to the hobbits as he tossed his torch to the floor near him. "Stay close to Gandalf!" he shouted as he ran to the doors to help Boromir push them shut. The heavy doors scraped across the stone floor, and the old hinges creaked as they forced the door shut.
 As soon as the doors were shut, Boromir gestured outward and breathlessly announced in a calm voice, "They have a cave troll."
 Legolas grabbed a heavy axe from off the floor and tossed it to Boromir. Legolas tossed him another one and once again Boromir caught it as Aragorn helped him wedge the doors shut and then backed away. Legolas backed away from the doors and drew an arrow from his quiver, fitting it to his bow as he stopped next to Silvren.
 Silvren already had an arrow set to her bow string as Boromir stood on her other side much to her disappointment. He held his sword in his right hand and his shield in his left, his stance saying he was ready to block anything that came his way. Aragorn also had his bow out and an arrow set to the string.
 Gandalf stood behind them and tossed his hat to the ground as he drew his sword from its sheath. The young hobbits shook with fear as they too drew their swords; Frodo's glowing with a bright blue light.
 "Let them come!" Gimli growled as he hopped onto Balin's coffin.
 The doors began to quiver violently as the goblins and orcs began to pound heavily upon the doors which echoed throughout the room. "There is one dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath!"
 The wood began to crack and splinter as wicked, black-bladed axes began to pierce through the poorly constructed door.
 Silvren let her arrow fly when she saw an opening big enough for her arrow to fit through. A horrible screech sounded as her arrow hit the orc through the throat.
 Legolas' arrow flew a second later through a different opening. Aragorn's also flew though a crack in the door hitting an orc in the eye. The orc let out a high pitch cry and fell back from the door. Not a moment later the doors fell inward as orcs leaped into the chamber. They were black and green with hideous faces and big eyes and they shrieked and snorted like wild pigs.
 Silvren released another arrow at the closest orc, striking him in between the ribs, puncturing his left lung.
 Legolas' and Aragorn' arrows struck two more orcs but every time one fell more would pour into the room. In one quick motion Silvren set her bow back in its place in her quiver and drew out her knives.
 Gandalf let out a deep cry as he charged towards the orcs and the hobbits, finding their courage, followed his suit.
 Silvren knew Legolas was somewhere to her left still firing arrows while she fought the orcs closest to her with her knives. Sticky black blood slowly trickled down the blades of her knives as she spun around and dodged the brutal blows from the axes of the orcs. She could hear the shouts of furry coming from Aragorn and the low grunts of Gimli as she stabbed an orc that had been running towards an unsuspecting Pippin, in the back of its neck.

 The hobbits fought bravely as they stabbed the orcs in the legs or stomach multiple times. They weren't able to reach any higher than the orcs waist for they were too short but that didn't stop them from trying or leaping onto the orcs backs.

 Silvren finished off an orc next to her and looked up to see one last orc coming through the doorway. Her grayish-blue eyes widened as the orc pulled on a chain and a tremendous crash shattered the top of the stone doorframe as a huge club came crashing down. A massive drooling, hunched over cave troll trudged into the chamber.
 Silvren quickly glanced around and saw Gimli still standing atop his cousin's tomb, swinging and killing orcs left and right. Then her gaze fell upon Sam who found himself lingering in front of the massive cave troll with a facial expression full of fear as an arrow flew through the air and hit the monster in the shoulder. Sam ducked letting out a yell as he darted under the troll's legs just as the large club came smashing down on the spot Sam had been standing only a few seconds ago.
 The troll looked down between his legs as Sam scurried across the dirt covered floor. The troll was about to step on the poor hobbit when he was suddenly jerked backwards by his chain. Aragorn and Boromir had ran to Sam's rescue and grabbed the chain that hung from a collar around the troll's neck. The troll swung his club around above their heads as Aragorn released the chain which now hung limp in Boromir's hands. The troll grabbed the chain and before Boromir could react, the troll jerked on the chain, sending Boromir flying into the stone wall. Boromir fell off the stone ledge and onto the ground. He lay stunned and weaponless.
 Nearby an orc saw this and picked up his knife to kill Boromir but Aragorn flung his sword at the orc which buried itself with a horrible crunch in the orc's neck.

 Silvren spun around and thrust her knives into the abdomen of an approaching orc. She ducked as shards of stone from Balin's tomb flew over her head. She glanced up to see the troll's club resting on the pile of crumbled stone that had been the foot of the dwarf's tomb. Swiftly glancing around, she spotted Legolas up on a ledge fighting orcs from there. He set two arrows to his bowstring as she returned to fighting, and released them both at the troll, knocking it backwards as it was approaching Gimli from behind. Then, Legolas quickly spun around to face the orcs that had climbed onto the ledge, slashing, slicing, and stabbing at them until they were on the ground before him.
 Gandalf spun around, his grey robes flying about him as he struck and stabbed orcs with his sword and staff.
 Furious, the troll turned to face Legolas and lashed his whip at Legolas as if it were a whip while the nimble elf dodged the chain that flew at him. After another swing at Legolas, the chain wrapped around a stone pillar to Legolas' left and the troll couldn't pull the chain lose. Quickly, Legolas ran over to the pillar, made sure the chain was secure enough to hold his weight with his foot, and then he lightly ran across the chain and stood on the troll's shoulders. With an arrow already set, Legolas released the arrow into the top of the troll's head. Turning around, Legolas leapt off the troll's back, landing on the hard ground without making a single sound. Outraged, the troll broke his chain in two and then turned around.

 Shy little Sam was no coward in this battle for survival as he hit an orc with the back of his frying pan and turned around only to hit another orc with it. "I think I'm getting the hang of this." he muttered and then hit another orc with a dull clung.
 The other three hobbits stepped out from behind one of the stone pillars as the cave troll smashed the ground between them.
 "Frodo!" Aragorn yelled as he stabbed an orc.
 Frodo scurried around behind the pillar and hid on the far side as the troll peeked around the other side as the troll peeked around on the other side. Frodo did this one more time as the troll looked for him once again. Thinking he was safe, Frodo hid on the other side closest to the wall and let out a small sigh of relief as the troll came around and let out a roar. Frodo fell back into the corner and the troll came over and grabbed Frodo by the foot, pulling him towards the edge of the landing.
 "Aragorn! Aragorn!" Frodo cried out, snagging everybody's' attention even if they were unable to do anything to help him at that very moment.
 "Frodo!" Aragorn yelled as Frodo hit the troll on the hand with Sting and then fell off the ledge.
 Aragorn let out a loud yell as he jumped down in front of the troll with a long spear in his hands. He then jabbed the spear into the troll's ribcage as the troll raised his head as if to smash him.
 Merry and Pippin began throwing small, jagged rocks at the troll as the troll flung Aragorn to the side. Aragorn landed amongst a pile of ruble and pretend he was dead as Frodo jumped to his feet and ran over to Aragorn's side. Aragorn lay motionless as Frodo shook him in attempt to wake while the troll came back towards them with the spear in his blue hands.
 Frodo ducked away from the spear and moved out of the way as the troll continued to try and stab him.
 Frodo came to a sudden halt as the spear embedded itself within the stone wall right in front of him. Terrified, he stumbled backwards against the wall and frantically thought about his next move.
 The troll took this opportunity and stabbed Frodo in the right shoulder and everyone turned to face him in sheer horror.
 Silvren watched as Merry and Pippin cried out and leapt onto the troll's back and began stabbing it in the back with their small swords. Silvren, with a heavy heart, turned and finished off the orc in front of her. She barely heard Sam cry out to Frodo for her mind was elsewhere as the troll spun around with the two hobbits still stabbing its scaly back.
 Silvren ducked away from the swinging blade of the gruesome orc that was attacking her. In one quick motion, she slashed open his abdomen and sliced open his throat. Black, sticky blood covered the blades of her knives and splattered onto her hands. Silvren wiped her forehead with the sleeve of her tunic as she glanced about the room. She watched terrified as the troll grabbed Merry from off his back and held onto him as Gandalf and Gimli began stabbing and hitting the troll.
 The troll dropped Merry onto the ground and jerked its head back as Pippin stabbed him in the back of the neck. Legolas took this opportunity and quickly shot the troll in the mouth and stepped backwards as the troll let out an angry roar that was suddenly cut off by a loud moan. The troll's legs buckled beneath it and it fell to the ground, dead. Pippin tumbled off the troll's shoulders and slid across the floor before skidding to a stop.

 The room was suddenly silent all except Gandalf who had hurried over to Frodo and Aragorn who had scrambled across the broken chunks of rocks to the corner where Frodo lay.
 "Oh, no" Silvren heard Aragorn murmur as she darted towards them and stood behind, watching with a sick, nervous feeling as Aragorn bent over Frodo's still body.
 Then to their surprise, Frodo moved and sucked in a gasp of air as Sam rushed to his side. Pebbles and dirt falling from Frodo's clothing to the ground with a soft clatter. Silvren looked down at the spear as Frodo continued gasping for air, the spear was bright and free of blood.
 "He's alive." Sam announced with relief.
 "I'm alright." Frodo gasped as he sat up with Sam and Aragorn's help. "I'm not hurt."
 "You should be dead." Aragorn breathed in amazement, sweat glistening on his face. "That spear would have skewered a wild boar."
 "I think there's more to this hobbit than what meets the eye." Gandalf said quietly.
 Frodo drew open his shirt to reveal to everyone his beautiful Mithril shirt.
 "Mithril." Gimli breathed. "You are full of surprises, Master Baggins." he exclaimed with a large grin.
 It was then that they heard more shrieks of the goblins coming from the hall.
 "To the Bridge of Khazad-Dûm." Gandalf said to which the Fellowship quickly dashed towards a large hole in the back wall and into the pillared chamber.

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The Cost of Authorization
Becoming an authorized nurse in Norway costs both time and money for nurses from the Philippines, and it is not...
By Aslaug Gotehus and Taylor Vaughn
Becoming authorized as a nurse in Norway requires a major investment of time for anyone. However, when you are moving to Norway from another country, the investment multiplies. When that country is outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), the investment multiplies again.
Leaving your country of origin and seeking new adventures and opportunities in a new country involves a range of investment costs along the way, emotional as well as economical. In addition to the cost of education and preparation for moving overseas, the nurses we've interviewed with an education from the Philippines face increasing costs of both time and money once arriving in Norway.
One of the main concerns of the nurses we have interviewed is being granted authorization as a nurse in Norway. Through our interviews with these nurses, we have come to realize just how difficult it can be to stay on top of the regulations.
Many of the nurses have expressed confusion and frustration over how often the nurse authorization regulations change and how difficult that makes it to be granted authorization. Along with these changes have come increasing fees.


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This is the text of the sermon I preached at First Presbyterian Church, Nebraska City on February 3. The sermon text is Jeremiah 1:4-10.
An old pastor was in his office one morning going through his normal routine. When a young man, who was considering the ministry came in and sat down in his office. After talking about their lives, the young man paused and said to the older pastor, "When did you know you were called to the ministry?"
The old, wise pastor sat back in his chair paused and said, "This morning."
Every day we are called anew, some days hearing that call is harder than others, some day you might think that God has made a mistake. Not me Lord, I'm not smart enough, I don't know enough, I don't have enough energy, I'm too old, I'm too young, and on and on.
This is part of my story, when I was a junior in high school; I gave my first sermon in church. After my senior year, after another sermon someone came to me after the sermon and said, "You should be a minister." I scoffed at that, a minister? Me? You can't be serious, pastors were good people, who got good grades, who knew the Bible, I was not a pastor, nor would I ever be. I won't go into too much detail, but let's just say, I haven't always been a pastor and my actions reflected that.
As a got older, I kept finding myself in pastoral roles. My summer job in graduate school was as the Trip Director at the Presbyterian camp in West Virginia. Then when I got out of school, I couldn't find any jobs in my field. I have a master's in physical education and planned to be a college baseball coach, no options there. I also worked for the university during school. I was in charge of the officials for intramural activities for West Virginia University. I sent out about 100 resumes, not even one call back. I think God was trying to tell me something. The job I got was as a youth director at a large church in Denver. I was definitely not ready for that.
I came home to West Virginia and found myself back at the camp, now as the Assistant Director, leading worship, being the pastor to the staff. I started seminary with the express desire to never be the pastor of a church. They say, if you ever doubt that God has a sense of humor, just tell God your plans.
For most of that time, I believed that I was answering a call but God had the wrong number.
Now after years of fighting, giving in, resisting, embracing, being planted, being uprooted, shifting, and standing still I have the honor of serving with you as your pastor.
In our scripture reading today from the book of Jeremiah we hear a piece of his call story. God says to Jeremiah, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
That's fairly intimidating, don't you think. "Prophet to the nations"? Yikes, I didn't sign up for that, says Jeremiah, "Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy."
This response is normal, right. Moses said it, Isaiah said it, Ezekiel said it. I mean really who says, sign me up when you hear a voice from God say, "See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant."
I have a hard enough time deciding what I want to eat for dinner much less deciding what to pluck up or pull down, what to destroy and overthrow, or what to build and plant. I can barely get my children to listen to me much less prophesy to nations.
I believe that through God we can do more than we could ever ask or imagine, but I wonder if our call is often to pluck up or pull down things in our own lives, in our own communities, we are to build and plant in our own lives, in our own houses.
Maybe Christian calling is not just reserved for those asked to do mighty things. It is the invitation to every Christian to witness to the gospel by investing with radical grace whatever worldly roles God opens to us.
A phrase that my wife have held on to recently is, bloom where you are planted. I wonder if that is what God is calling us to do. Can we at First Presbyterian fix all the problems in the world? Maybe. Can we have a positive influence in Nebraska? Probably. Can we begin to address the needs in Nebraska City? Certainly. Can we respond to God's call in our own homes? Definitely.
Writer and theologian Frederick Buechner says, "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet."
What is your deepest gladness? What is the world's deepest hunger?
For us to answer these questions we might need to pluck up those weeds that cloud our vision, pull down the barriers we have built up over years of security, maybe we need to destroy some assumptions that we've always held, maybe we need to overthrow the perception that God's grace and mercy are only available to a few. It will lead to build up each other and our community, to plant new seeds bearing the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
I said last week, that I don't know anything about farming, which is true, but I do know that in order to harvest fruit this season we need to pull up the weeds, we need to pluck up last year's crops, we need to overturn the soil to prepare the land so we can plant our new crop. We often need to plant new seeds, we can't continue to grow the same fruit in the same soil.
The soil here at First Presbyterian is fresh, it is nutritious, it is prepared for us to plant new seeds, to tend them and to watch them grow into the harvest that will sustain this city, this state, this world, and us.
We have an opportunity to experiment; we can plant whatever we want. It might be something that no one has ever tried here. It might whither and fade, it might flourish and expand our thoughts about what type of things can be planted.
Over the last year or two, you have been in a transformation process. The transformation has worked hard and now you have appointed a Vision Team. That team will be working over the next few months trying to form a vision for this church. We will be dreaming about what our crops will look like, what type of seeds will we plant. I want to challenge you to dream with us. I want to challenge you to think of the most bold, audacious, inventive goal you have for this church. The sky's the limit; there are no limitations, dream big. In time I want you to share that goal with us, I want to pray for that goal, I want you to name your deepest gladness, and I want you to seek it's meeting with the world's greatest need.
I said last week that we are all in this together, but I didn't say we were all the same. We can be unified without being uniform. Let us work together, let our passions combine, let our ideas grow, let us build up the body of Christ, let us plant the seeds that open our eyes up to the mystery of what we can do when we allow God to put the words in our mouths.
May it be so.


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Stanley Khaing is a lawyer from Waterloo whose areas of practice are software and high technology. He will be discussing software patents. In particular, he will be addressing the following questions:
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The lingering effect of a criminal record can make it very difficult to find work, achieve professional licensure, obtain security clearance, or even gain admission to college or graduate school. At a time where criminal background checks have become the norm, too many citizens unfortunately continue to suffer the stigma of a felony or misdemeanor arrest long after their case was dismissed or their sentence was successfully completed.
At Samuelson Law, we strongly believe that a past mistake, false allegation, or wrongful arrest should not forever limit a person's future. Thankfully, the law is in agreement and permits eligible citizens to petition to the Court to permanently seal criminal records from public view. Generally speaking, you may be eligible to seal your arrest or criminal record if:
· You were found Not Guilty at trial;
· Your case was dismissed prior to trial;
· You successfully completed a diversion agreement with the District Attorney;
· You successfully completed a deferred judgment and your case was dismissed at the conclusion of your probationary period;
· You were convicted of a drug crime that did not involve distribution or possession with intent to distribute and the requisite waiting period has passed; or
· You were convicted of a petty offense or municipal violation and the requisite waiting period has passed.
It is important to understand that a Colorado criminal record is not sealed automatically under the circumstances outlined above or any other circumstances for that matter. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The Court will only consider sealing a criminal record upon the filing of a formal petition. The proper filing of a petition initiates a civil proceeding in the District Court, which is separate and distinct from the underlying criminal case and affords the affected agencies an opportunity to object to the sealing.
At Samuelson Law, we are proud to help clients put the past permanently in the rear view mirror so that they can make a fresh start, live in the present, and plan for the future without the worry of an old criminal record rearing its ugly head. We also assist clients in expunging juvenile records and adjudications.
If you need help with a petition to seal a criminal record or a motion to expunge a juvenile adjudication, contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. Do not stand at the bar of justice alone. Count on the trial-tested experience of Samuelson Law.


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Hiring the best photographer for any event is very crucial. Photographers are different from other wedding vendors that you can sell, taste or hear. Choosing the right photographer is not an easy task. It is a process that involves careful selectiveness and research regarding artistic style, professional skills, and personal demeanour. These are some of the essential factors that can guide you when choosing one.
Settling on style
Decide first on the style that would prefer. This one of the most crucial steps that will guide you in determining the kind of photographer needed in shooting your wedding. The common types of photographers that you can choose are fine art, portraiture, edgy and bold, and documentary. You should focus on a professional who is specialized in the style that you would prefer.
Doing your homework
This can be done by reading reviews and browsing the local listings. The photographer's blog and website can give you a good idea of the style that he or she is specialized in. The design of his or her website can also give you a clue about is sensibility and personality. You also check their different profiles on the social media platforms if possible. This will help you in knowing if the client's feedback is positive and how the professional responds.
Setting up interviews
When making the final decision, you should not depend solely on looks. You should always make an effort of meeting the potential photographers. You can n also call him or her to find out if he or she is booked on your preferred date. Setting up in-person meetings with the potential individuals will help you in making the right choice. It is one of the best methods of accessing their personality.
Seeing the photographer's album
Avoid making your decision based on the photographer's highlights album or gallery. Otherwise, they might end up showing you only their best pictures. It is, therefore, crucial to ask for a full gallery from the list of weddings that the professional has shot. This will help you in picturing out how your photos would look like.
Reviewing the album or gallery critically
This will involve looking at the key moments that you want to be captured. It is always advisable to look for the thoughtful compositions and crispness of images. Reviewing the gallery is an effective way of detecting the photographer's sensitivity as far as capturing of people's emotions is concerned.


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text: Share: Comments Print October 18, 2012 at 3:26 PM Bicyclist killed in Everett is identified Posted by Alexa Vaughn The bicyclist who was struck and killed by a pickup in Everett Wednesday night has been identified as Trenton M. Graham, 30, of Everett by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office. The southbound pickup hit Graham on the 10600 block of Evergreen Way after suddenly veering across the center line and three lanes of traffic, according to the Everett Police Department. The department is still investigating why the 56-year-old Kirkland man driving the pickup careened into opposing traffic. "We want to do a thorough investigation to be fair to all involved," said department spokesman Aaron Snell. Comments | More in The Blotter | Topics: bicycles, Everett, Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office


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We have this whole week off, so we've been relaxing, riding our bikes, and eating yummy foods!
Sakura Everywhere!
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Food, Flowers, and Bunnies
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We have been eating tons of delicious food lately.
Relaxing in Nagoya
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Today, Teddy and I rested and spent the day biking and walking around the city.
Port of Nagoya Aquarium
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Today, we got ourselves some weekend subway passes, and went all over the city.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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So, today we went on a mission to admire some sakura (cherry blossoms). The websites claimed that the spots we chose would be good for this time of year, but SURPRISE! It was all a lie. Luckily, the second place we headed was Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, so even though there were no sakura, there was at least something to do!
Little World In Inuyama
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Today, I went to Little World, a theme park in Inuayama City, with 3 girls from my work. We had a really great time! Little World is a theme park that opened in 1983, and it features buildings, food, clothing, and stores that represent a variety of countries.
Honensai (NSFW)
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This weekend we headed out to Komaki, a small town north of Nagoya, to see Honensai. Honensai is a festival held every year on March 15th to encourage fertile crop growth. It features a giant, 2 meter penis float. You absolutely read that correctly. Behind the cut there are some pictures that are not safe for work, and depending on your personal philosophy, may not be suitable for children (though there were many children at the festival!)


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Literally the word Qur'an means recitation. The Qur'an is the inspired Word of God, spoken in the seventh century through the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). In his thirties, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) began to have visions which came to him in his sleep. He then sought solitude, and would go to Mt. Hira, a mountain just outside Mecca, for spiritual retreats. He would take provisions with him, and retire to a cave, alone, to pray and meditate. The year he was forty, an Angel appeared before him and ordered him to: "Recite!" Mohammad said: "I am not a reciter."
The Angel then embraced him so tightly as to stretch him to the limits of his endurance. This sequence was repeated twice again. The third time the Angel released him, he said
Who created, created the human out a clot of blood;
And your Lord is Most Bountiful,
He Who taught you knowledge of the inner clear book,
Taught you that which you knew not
(96 : 1-5)
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) repeated the words after the Angel, and then fled in fear down the mountain. When halfway down the mountain, he heard a voice speaking:
"O Mohammad, you are the Messenger of God, and I am Gabriel."
The Prophet stood, looking upward, and he saw the Angel of God everywhere, to the farthest reaches of the horizon.
This message was soon followed by another message, speaking directly and personally to Mohammad
By the knowledge of the inner, clear book
And by its expansion into form and substance,
You are not, by the grace of your Lord, mad or possessed,
Nay, verily for you is a Reward unfailing;
And you possess and exalted standard of character.
(68 : 1-4)
For a period of time, there were no more messages, and then they resumed again, to continue intermittently over the rest of the Prophet's lifetime, a period of about 25 years.
The messages came through voices that sounded at first like reverberating bells, but gradually condensed into a single voice. When receiving revelation, Mohammad's state would visibly change. The words Mohammad received were memorized by his followers and recorded on bones, bark, leaves, and scraps of parchment. Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) considered Qur'an the only miracle God worked through him— God's "standing miracle," he called it.


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United World College (UWC) schools, colleges and programmes deliver a challenging and transformative educational experience to a diverse cross section of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future.
The National Committee of Great Britain is responsible for selecting students aged 16 to 18 from the UK to attend United World Colleges.
We also support these students while at their colleges, and raise awareness of UWC in the UK.
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Information Days in Birmingham and Newcastle
Birmingham Info Day -- Saturday, June 15 2-4 pm
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
You can find more local information and book tickets here:
Newcastle Info Day -- Saturday, June 22 12-4PM
Newcastle Arts Centre
67 Westgate Road, NE1 1SG Newcastle upon Tyne
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Are you age 14-17? Do you see issues in the world that you want to change? Do you want to do your post-16 education in a school that doesn't only focus on grades? Do you want to understand other cultures and world views to your own?
UWC schools are like no other, as are our students. By bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds, and with differing experiences and views of the world, we create an environment that inspires tomorrow's leaders and change-makers.
This event is an opportunity to come along to learn more about the UWC schools, the application process, potential scholarships, the experience of going to an international boarding school, and everything in between. The event is hosted by UWC alumni, and we welcome prospective students, parents, and teachers to come along to find out more.
2019-20 Entry to UWC
Great news! Nomination letters have been sent out for 48 students from across the country to attend 13 UWC Schools and Colleges starting in the 2019-2020 academic year.
Congratulations to ALL the young people who have been offered a place to study at UWC and a big thank you to all who participated, with such passion and enthusiasm, in the selection process but have not been offered a place this time.
Shazia and Kainat meet the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire
On International Women's Day Shazia Ramzan and Kainat Riaz, UWC Atlantic alumni, joined Victoria Derbyshire to talk about their work campaigning for the right of girls to an education. Link to the 15-minute interview below ...
Trustees (Voluntary Roles)
Volunteers: UWC GB needs you to help deliver its plans in 2019 and beyond! Four posts for volunteers to join the GB National Committee.
The National Committee is made up of a group of volunteers who work to support the United World Colleges in this country. We are currently keen to recruit four new volunteer trustees to help lead our work on promoting the UWC Movement, finding and selecting great students and enabling our community of alumni, their families, and friends of UWC, to keep in touch and do great things. Please find the details here: National Committee Volunteer Trustees: Openings in 2019
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INT is a roguelike Sci-Fi RPG with a heavy focus on exploration, dungeon crawling, character customization and story, brought to you by indie enthusiasts. The focus is on the character's journey through a war-torn world through randomized and pre-set levels with fast-paced combat against hordes of enemies. The player must accomplish quests like a traditional RPG, complete objectives, and meet crew members which will aid in survival. Throughout the game you can side and complete missions through criminal cartels, and the two major combatants, the UCE and ACP, of the Interstellar Civil War.
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On this, the second episode of the Rogue Space podcast, Starboard Games LLC's Artistic Director, Matt Parkin, joins the crew as we discuss Thanksgiving, the newest INT teaser trailer, an upcoming mod for Command and Conquer 3, and what is quite possibly the biggest game release of the Autumn season.


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