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The Round Up: April
Each month the research assistants at Evangelical Alliance NI are sharing their thoughts on a variety of podcasts, books and videos that have taken their interest. Here they discuss three resources that have challenged and encouraged them, and they recommend that you invest some time exploring them too.
The Bible Project
The Bible Project came to our attention in the office recently and it didn't take long for each of us to see the value of the resource. The creators have produced short, fully animated videos to make the Biblical story accessible to everyone; from the new Christian right through to someone who has been a Believer for as long as they can remember.
This website offers simple and concise videos into every book in the Bible. Videos ranging 5-10 minutes guide the viewer through books and passages which are often confusing on the first read. Aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate, the website is the perfect way to familiarise yourself with any book of the Bible, whilst providing much needed context and insight into a given passage.
One section of the website which I found particularly useful was "how to read the Bible." This informative page simplifies the complexity of the Bible in a way which is approachable but informative. Detailing each literary style, this section explains that the Bible cannot be read the same way throughout; Some sections are narrative, some are poetry and some are simply letters. They should be approached in this light, meaning that historical context and tone of writing throughout the scriptures is immensely important when trying to make sense of the message the writer is trying to convey.
We recommend this easy to navigate website to believers, non-believers, small groups, questioners and everything in between to help us understand the redemptive story of the bible which we are all a part of.


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On a Wednesday night in early fall, four members of Franks & Deans prepare to take the stage at the Double Down Saloon, clad in matching tuxedo T-shirts. The outfits encapsulate everything that makes the group what it is—a counterintuitive blend of old-school swank and slapdash incorrigibility.
It's an obvious choice for a band that plays punk covers of Rat Pack swing, where NOFX's "Stickin' in my Eye" intertwines with "Mr. Bojangles;" where "The Lady Is a Tramp" comes with a jumped-up sleaze that makes it less about a brassy cocktail-era dame than a girl you'd see through dive-bar Marlboro haze, whose grudging attention you can rent for the price of a Hamm's.
Obviousness doesn't make it any less perfect. Which is fitting, because we're living in the Age of the Tuxedo T-Shirt: an era of high-concept mashups that are getting more prolific, more specific and far more delightfully bizarre.
"I understand why it clicks with me," Mike Odd says in his Emo Phillips lilt. "I'm frankly surprised at the level that it's connecting with people massively. I thought it was going to be a niche, weirdo thing. Usually when I'm in love with something, it doesn't get this big."
Odd is the manager of Mac Sabbath, the quartet of terrifying McDonaldland dopplegangers who rework Black Sabbath songs till they're about fast food. "Children of the Grave" becomes "Chicken for the Slaves," "Iron Man" turns into "Frying Pan," ad—inexplicably—infinitum.
Mac Sabbath's members never speak directly to the media, and legend has it frontman Ronald Osbourne came to Earth through a wormhole in the space-time continuum. Odd groans when he learns the band will play Vinyl the same night Rob Zombie and Danzig co-headline the Joint inside the same Hard Rock Hotel, leaving demonic hamburger Slayer Mac Cheeze dueling with Zombie's "Demon Speeding."
In a sense, Odd embodies the struggle to make a practical living through the subtle arts of high weirdness. He also doesn't seem to understand why Mac Sabbath has suddenly become a viable operation. "I guess for people who like psychedelic hard rock and cheeseburgers, it goes over pretty well. We've been in Washington, and we're going to Colorado, so, you know …"
Even beyond the stoner demographic, though, it's a golden age for acts like this. We used to see an occasional Dread Zeppelin or Richard Cheese, but now they seem to be everywhere—frequent Vegas players Metalachi, Macaulay Culkin's Velvet-Underground-meets-'za tribute The Pizza Underground, girl-power-touting The Dan Band and punk-poppers Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies.
Part of the credit should go to an old-school hip-hop ethos, part to DJ culture and a significant chunk to the Internet, where aggregator-site headlines like "Check out these Star Wars posters reimagined as steampunk pin-up cosplay" have become so commonplace, they don't even elicit a curiosity click. Maybe the online world has become so sprawling that we instinctively retreat to the comfort of the known. Or maybe it's just fun watching deranged mariachis sing Slayer songs.
"Even though it's music that has already been done before, people like to hear a different style, like Richard Cheese and 'Weird Al' Yankovic," Metalachi singer Vega de la Rockha says. "I think it resonates."
Franks & Deans bring Otis Day (of National Lampoon's Animal House fame) to the Double Down on the 31st for a toga party marking the release of the Las Vegans' first album. For a band that dresses up old songs in new costumes, it's deft timing. They'll give Day's classic "Shout" a punk overhaul, and in the process highlight why bands like this work: by throwing a lifeline to an underserved audience desperate to hear something, anything, fresh. Even if those songs are 60 years old.
"You're not hearing a f*cking Skrillex mix of it," Franks' bassist Rob DeTie says. "We're doing these old songs so the generation who wants things heavier and harder can appreciate it, as opposed to a DJ generation wanting to hear two robots f*cking."
Franks & Deans with Otis Day, Mercy Music. October 31, 10 p.m., free. Double Down Saloon, 702-791-5775.
Mac Sabbath with The Quitters, Strange Mistress. October 30, 8 p.m., free. Vinyl, 702-693-5000.


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With the holidays just around the corner we find the amount of mail we receive sky-rocketing. From greetings cards to catalogs and brochures, it's not long before the paper mountain starts taking shape. Depending on where you live in the world your own letterbox maybe a slot in the front door or, a box outside your home or, on the street. These designs have been around for years and continue to serve as a dependable way for homes to collect their mail. The common mailbox however, was never designed to act as a long term storage area for mail. Depending on your own particular model they either become full or, prevent you from being able to open your front door. For most of us this never becomes an issue as we continue to use a tried and tested process to manage our mail. This process normally involves removing the mail from the collection point, distributing items to particular people in the household and recycling those pieces we no longer need. When managing e-mail we adopt similar processes that enable us to store and manage emails away from the server. So why do so many companies continue to burden their fax servers with the long term accumulation of faxes at the point of capture? While the prospect of succumbing to a lethal avalanche of kitchenware catalogs is unlikely, mistaking your fax server for a document repository can have some negative effects of its own.
Compliance Considerations
Let's talk about compliance for a minute. Compliance may be a term that many of us have become anesthetized to, but the fact remains that non-compliance can be costly and potentially fatal to a business. Whether compliance relates to specific regulations, audit requests or legal discovery, a company's ability to provide faxes related to a given transaction, process or case can mean the difference between a negligible business interruption and operational standstill. Unfortunately, solutions for compliance only reach the top of an organization's priority list once they find themselves subject to fines and legal action, by which point it's often too late. (We have published a new white paper on how fax servers are critical for compliance efforts.)
Efficiently Managing and Archiving Fax Documents
Compliance aside, there are other reasons that should motivate an organization to transition documents away from the fax server and into a secure, searchable and auditable repository. How a business categorizes its faxes impacts how usable and "findable" those faxes becomes in the future. By leaving documents on the fax server we are essentially categorizing information by fax recipient. So what happens when an employee takes on a new position or separates from the organization? Given the volume of faxes that can be received each day how quickly can we really find that individual fax that references the customer account number solely in the body of the document? Searching for faxes in these scenarios can quickly become distracting and more importantly, expensive. It's also worth considering that not having the right information to hand can quickly result in an organization finding itself at a strategic disadvantage in negotiations and business conflicts.
Just like that trusty mail box and the corporate e-mail server, the fax server was never designed to act as a long term repository so, relying on it to sort, manage, secure and share documents is a strategy we might all consider avoiding. One strategy worth considering however is that of fax archiving. Fax archives not only provide a long term storage solution for fax documents but also dramatically increase the value of the faxes themselves. By attaching a document archive they are quickly able to:
- Create secure repositories for fax storage
- Audit document access and usage by user
- Use OCR to extract text from fax images, making them highly searchable
- Age, retain and dispose of faxes according to company policy or regulation
- Share fax documents across the organization
- Make documents accessible in Microsoft SharePoint and across the web
- Relate faxes to other business documents
- Create and distribute offline fax archives to third parties
- Refocus Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition on executing fax capture and management processes versus fax storage
Many Open Text Fax Server, RightFax Edition users pair Open Text Document Server, Alchemy Edition with their fax server. To decide if your organization will benefit from implementing a fax archive, ask yourself the following questions:
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- Are your faxes subject to regulations or policies that dictate their retention and/or disposition?
- Do faxes need to be shared amongst users in order to execute or support a business process?
If you answered YES to one or more of these questions you might consider attaching a document archive to your fax server. For a datasheet on Open Text Document Server, Alchemy Edition visit here.
We also have an updated overview on the Document Server, Alchemy Edition Connector for Fax Server, RightFax Edition available here.
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It was announced this morning that Michael Laverty will return to the British Superbikes championship in 2015 with the TAS squad riding a works BMW. The Irishman sat down over the weekend to talk about his decision and what he expects on his return to the championship after two years in MotoGP with PBM…
You must be excited to finally have everything confirmed with TAS for next year?
Yeah, it's good because this time of year can be difficult so it's really nice to be in a good, strong position. I've spent two years in MotoGP and I think that that experience has benefited me and I'm coming back to BSB in a stronger position. I could choose from the top teams and decide who I wanted to join. The TAS team is a nice fit and I get on really well with the guys and I won the Supersport title with them before and Philip was really keen to get me and he was pushing for me.
We made the deal happen in the end, there was a lot of comings and goings with Shakey being a four time champion and he was speaking to TAS and BMW, but in the end I ended up at TAS and Shakey stayed at PBM. We're both happy with that but there was a bit of sadness to be leaving PBM after two years and it would have been nice to have continued that relationship but you've got to go with what your heart says is the best option and the TAS team and the BMW package ticked all the boxes for me.
I'm over the moon about it and it's the strongest package that I've ever had around me. It's all been almost tailored to suit me and give me the ingredients that I need to finally win the BSB title.
Coming back to BSB after two years in MotoGP this was probably the first time that you've been able to dictate the market and be the "big fish" that teams were looking for. How different was it for you to be able to take your time and decide what was best for you rather than having to wait for other riders to make their decisions and then leave you scrambling for the rides that were left?
It's nice. I've been with the top teams before but I was never really a key player in the rider market. This year I had options in World Superbikes as well as BSB so it was a nice position to be in. It was good that the people were watching and could see that we had done a good job at PBM and that the hard work was appreciated for those two years.
That left me in a stronger position that I'd ever been in before so it was cool to be able to hang back and make sure that everything was right. I didn't have to rush in because I had a few really good options on the table and also if someone was pushing you for a decision and not everything was exactly how you wanted it you could hang back and wait to make your decision.
It was cool to be in that position and in the end I got exactly what I wanted. That's the first time that this has been the case for me but it also comes with the added pressure that you now have to perform and you're hired to do that job. You're paid better and you're hired to be the big fish for the team. I'm looking forward to that pressure and I'm looking forward to being in the position to fight for the title.
It's been a few years since I was on the podium in BSB but when I did the Le Mans 24 Hours this year and stood on the podium it made me realise how much that I've missed that and when I was weighing up the options what I had in WSBK wasn't going to be podium contenders but what was on the table in BSB was all sure-fire top teams. That kind of made up my mind to go back to BSB.
Both championships are on a level, if anything BSB is slightly ahead in terms of the crowd size and atmosphere, but I thought that being a winner in BSB was better than fighting for 6th to 10th in WSBK. So it was just a tossup between the teams to decide who gave me the best chance and I felt that was TAS and BMW. So I'm happy to get it all boxed off and done this week.
We had our wedding last weekend and the honeymoon this week so it's nice to be able to go away and chill out before Christmas. I'll be training and working for next year but I can mentally switch off and not have to worry about getting a deal for next year. This time last year I still didn't know what I'd be doing for this year but I was lucky because Paul [Bird] said that he'd look after me in either MotoGP or BSB but I ended up struggling to get my leather and helmet deals together, this year though I've already got good offers for them. It's all a knock on effect once you have your contract signed.
Does it surprise you to an extent that after two years in MotoGP you'll move back to BSB and earn more money and have more sponsors?
It's funny that in a lot of ways. Being a big fish in a smaller pond is nice because people want to be involved with you whereas at the back in MotoGP, even though we were doing a good job and punching above our weight but we still weren't getting a lot of media attention and you're in a position where you can't do much more and it's hard to attract a lot of interest from sponsors.
Companies don't see the value in sponsoring you at the back of the MotoGP field whereas they see the value at the front of BSB. There's a lot of social media and internet coverage in BSB, as well as the TV coverage, so there's a lot more bang for your buck in BSB. Every sponsor in GP wants to be with the top riders in the three classes and it's the same in BSB. It's frustrating because we were doing a good job at the back in MotoGP with PBM and you need those funds to be able to take the step forward and that was ultimately our downfall because we couldn't raise the money to lease a Factory bike to give us a better shot.
What did you think of your two year stint in MotoGP?
I loved being in MotoGP and I think that I gained a lot from it and learned a lot technically about riding. I also travelled a lot and met a lot of good people within the industry and it improved the credentials behind my name so it's been good overall.
Are you going to be taking anyone from your PBM crew for next year or will it just be a TAS crew?It'll be a TAS crew and I'm looking forward to working with Stewart Johnston as my crew chief. He's got a great reputation as a very clever guy so I'm looking forward to seeing what he offers. Stewart was with Hopper last year but he's also the technical co-ordinator of the team and in charge of all of our technical developments. The rest of the guys are good too. I worked with David Cortez, the electronics engineer, for years and he's still there. My mechanic crew hasn't been decided yet but it'll be TAS. I get on well with all the guys in the team so I'm looking forward to working with them.
You obviously had a lot of discussions with PBM and Yamaha for next year as well how close did you come to joining either of those teams?
Paul was the first to express an interest in me, that was in August at Indianapolis, and he said that there would be a BSB ride there for me. When we first spoke I kind of thought that I'd end up staying with PBM but things changed quite late in the day and with Shakey being a four times champion…I didn't want to be teamed with him. In a selfish way I wanted to lead whatever team that I was in and if I stayed with PBM I would have been teamed with Shakey. I felt that if Shakey had have gone to BMW that I would have led the PBM team. That was a bit of a factor, not a massive one, in my decision. It can be difficult when your championship rival is on the other side of the garage and Paul was good with it at the end, he told me to do as I please and we didn't fall out and we're still friends so it's worked out well for both of us.
The Yamaha deal was very attractive because of the World Superbike wild cards but I had to weigh it all up in my head and do what I felt was right and from quite early on the BMW deal made the most sense to me.
Philip is a good team boss and he's good to work under. He was so keen to have me that he was on the phone to me every day and making sure that I was happy with what was on the table and adjusted anything that I wanted. When anyone wants you that much it definitely is a driving force behind your decision too.
Changing manufacturers is a very difficult task but I'm very confident that he's doing everything he can and everyone is going to be going at it 100% to make sure that we can be challenging for wins from Round 1.
Last year Kiyo challenged for the title on the bike with Buildbase so that much give you a lot of confidence that with TAS working on that bike that you can challenge for the title?
Definitely, I think that Kiyo did a great job last year and the Buildbase team proved what the bike can be capable of. Kiyo is an underrated rider in some ways, on his day he's one of the very best Superbike riders in the world but he has his up and down days. Last year when he found his form he was able to keep it at that level and take it to the last race of the year with Shakey.
I looked at that and obviously you can't take away from what Kiyo was doing but looking at it when Tommy Bridewell was riding it he was quick too. It's a good package and it's got speed right out of the box and has 200 bhp, that's important because we won't be chasing speed and having people pass us on the straights.
It'll be up to me to setup the bike and develop one and what I've learned over the last two years will help us. It's a new motorbike but we'll get base settings and engine specs from BMW and hopefully from the first test we can hit the ground running. We don't want to get embarrassed by the Buildbase crew and even though they've got three or four years experience with the bike I'm confident that we'll be right there from round 1.
You always said that BSB was unfinished business for you and it must be really important to go back with the title being the legitimate goal and to finally tick the box of BSB champion?
I always felt that I was a little bit robbed in 2012 with Samsung-Honda. I felt that from the end of 2011 I had really matured and I had become a fast enough rider to win races and challenge for the championship. I moved to Samsung-Honda and we had some issues that year that were ironed out the next year. It was frustrating but I left in 2013 and went to MotoGP but I always felt that I'd come back and win that title.
I feel like the complete package now with the blend of speed and consistency. Shakey isn't an easy person to topple and he's strong and consistent every weekend. You'll need to bring your A-Game to beat Shakey, Kiyo and Brookes every weekend because the field in BSB is world class, it might be a national championship but it's every bit as competitive as WSBK and MotoGP at the front of the field. You have to fight for every place in the top ten and I'm looking forward to the scraps again.
I think that some people will look at it and that that I was at the back of MotoGP so I'll come back and be poor but I think that I'll be stronger and it's going to be an interesting year.
You've made the step back from MotoGP now so do you look at it that that stage of your career is over but is it impossible to get back GP at your age?
I think that it's difficult, I'm a realist and I know that with the younger Brits doing a good job there that at 33 years old I'm already being deemed old for that championship. I've got quite a lot left in me but it's an ageist paddock and they are prejudiced against the older riders but you never know. I never thought that I'd get there in the first place but I'll be doing something in the GP paddock next year as well that we're just finalising at the minute.
You really never know what is on the horizon in this sport and I think that the opportunity to get involved with a manufacturer like BMW is massive and if it leads to a few titles in BSB or a move to WSBK or MotoGP again in the future than I'll be thrilled.
I'm 33 but I really feel that I'm hitting my peak now because at this age I'm in the best shape physically I've been in, I have the experience and the hunger to win so as long as I have that desire I'll keep going as long as they keep giving me jobs!


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Just be sure that you register somewhere, so that you get gifts that you want and need. Walking through the store with the scanning gun registering for things you hope to get is really lots of fun!
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New York City Housing Authority vs. Its Tenants/
NYCHA's relentless drive to evict tenants
By SUSAN LIPPMAN
NYCHA tenants are treated like cattle, or worse, in Queens Housing Court.
"Vivian," the tenant whom I have written about several times, had to go to court, as NYCHA is still wrongfully trying to evict her. Their excuse is that her name is not on the lease. To refresh your memory, for many years Vivian was residing with her very mentally-ill brother, whose was the leaseholder. "Vinny" had died recently. Although Vivian had requested succession rights, NYCHA was adamantly against it. Despite having presented her birth certificate and her brother's, NYCHA refused to accept that documentation as sufficient evidence that she and her brother were kin.
That refusal makes no sense to anyone with whom I have spoken to, including attorneys.
NYCHA has a policy of evicting tenants like Vivian, who are not leaseholders and officially dubbed, "licensees," even when NYCHA is obviously at fault.
Vivian wound up in court. I accompanied her. Even though it wasn't my case, I was so upset by what I observed in that kangaroo court that I could barely function for the rest of the day.
Here's what happened and what I observed. There were 96 people on the docket. The place was so packed that there was standing room only inside the courtroom and in the hallway, where lots of people were sitting on benches (if they were lucky enough to get seats), waiting for their names to be called. Names were called inside the courtroom and in the hallway. There were people in wheelchairs, others using walkers and canes. There were people of all ages. The overwhelming majority were Latino and African-American. Some people brought their children with them.
There were lots of people awaiting trial, and there were those who accompanied them, including friends, spouses and children. There were attorneys, most of whom represented NYCHA, always literally vs. the tenants. There were also court officials and police officers. The atmosphere was extremely tense. The waiting felt interminable for some. Vivian was number 86. Although tenants are required to be in court at 9 AM, court almost never starts until around 10 AM. Vivian was number 86. Her name was called around 11:30 AM. She requested an adjournment in order to get representation from Legal Services. The adjournment was granted. The entire case took no more than 20 minutes.
Why were so many NYCHA tenants in Housing Court in the first place? Although I didn't officially interview anyone, I couldn't help but overhear people's conversations. I heard several times that NYCHA wanted possession of the apartment, as in Vivian's case. Others had been told to withhold their rent, as NYCHA had failed to make necessary repairs. Often the cases will be adjourned and tenants ordered to pay the rent and promised that the repairs will be made. However, the repairs are seldom made and the process begins all over again. One woman complained of a leak that was causing mold and exacerbating her asthma and arthritis.
Judges in Queens Housing Court are pro-Landlord
In Housing Court, there is no privacy. Everyone can hear your case. One thing is all too evident, though, and that is that the judges in Queens Housing Court are pro-landlord, and the deck is brutally stacked against the tenants. NYCHA's policy is to throw out "licensees," like Vivian, thereby causing most of those tenants to become homeless, since they are poor and cannot afford the exorbitant rents in this city. Furthermore, once a person has been evicted, even through no fault of her/his own, it becomes a nightmare to find an apartment. Homelessness is at record highs in New York City, thanks to the marriage of politics and real estate and the funds that are given to both major political parties by the Real Estate Board of New York, or REBNY.
While there is a lot of sweet talk about attempts to reduce homelessness, NYCHA's policies obviously do the reverse.
A Web site from tenant lawyers tells "licensees" like Vivian to seek alternative housing, since they are almost never allowed to stay in their homes.
Where are the voices of protest against these heartless policies among so-called progressive politicians? I haven't seen or heard one single voice of dissent.
In 2013, an article published by The New York Daily News noted that NYCHA spends more on its 98 lawyers than it does on repairs. I haven't been able to find more recent statistics on this issue, but, since, then there have been even more cuts to NYCHA, and people are becoming more and more aware of the movement toward privatization of public housing, despite massive community opposition.
The City Council recently passed a bill that will eventually guarantee that all tenants are represented in Housing Court. This legislation, in my view, in a mere drop in the bucket in terms of what needs to be done. Here's why.
The right to representation in Housing Court was not extended to all public housing tenants, revealing a glaring loophole for those, with the least. And even the best attorneys seldom win against the judges, who, as stated above, are overwhelmingly pro-landlord. And once a decision is made in Housing Court, a NYCHA tenant is not allowed to appeal, particularly in eviction actions. The merits of the case are all too often completely disregarded.
NYCHA denies tenants a right-to-succession and seeks eviction
If NYCHA's policy is to throw out tenants whose names are not on the lease, then even the best tenant lawyer in New York City won't be able to be successful when attempting to represent tenants. If tenants fall on hard times and cannot pay the rent, why is there not a rent subsidy for them ? After all, there are always enormous tax breaks available for wealthy landlords and developers.
So here's my proposal. Eliminate housing courts altogether. After all, today it's little more than an eviction court, disrupting the lives of thousands of poor New Yorkers. Instead, immediately change NYCHA's policy so that when a leaseholder dies or moves out, the remaining tenant's name will automatically become the new leaseholder. That move alone would prevent a fair amount of homelessness. And when tenants cannot pay the rent because they've lost a job, or because of exorbitant medical bills that are not covered by insurance, then there should be an emergency fund to pay their rent until they are able to get back on their feet, no matter how long that might take.
Ironically, the tenants, who have to go to Housing Court, are often the ones most vulnerable to job losses, as they often have to wait almost all day and sometimes have to appear in court three or four times, thereby causing them to lose a lot of time from their jobs. Furthermore, many low-paid workers aren't paid a penny when they don't show up for work, as they are very likely to be contract workers.
Housing court has no evening or weekend hours, to accommodate working people.
Let Housing Court judges find other employment, in which they are not allowed to throw people out of their homes and get paid handsomely for doing so.
Finally, forbid all politicians from accepting contributions from REBNY.
Meanwhile, though, please write letters and make phone calls, so that Vivian and others who share a similar plight can remain in their homes.
Thank You!
UPDATE : Legal Services claims it cannot represent Vivian, so she must request a court-appointed attorney, which will do nothing to ensure that she remains in her apartment.
Recommended Reading
- NYCHA : Shame on you [Progress Queens]
- A NYCHA Tenant's Nightmare, Revisited [Progress Queens]
- A NYCHA Tenant's nightmare [Progress Queens]


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Using the EA Networks Centre will become easier for disabled people, thanks to Ashburton District Council's decision today to fund a ceiling hoist for one of the Centre's four accessible changing rooms.
The $13,000 hoist will assist in transferring people from wheelchairs to a purpose-designed changing bed.
The EA Networks Centre has been popular with disabled people since it opened in May 2015 and there has been increasing demand for a ceiling hoist to make it easier for people to change after swimming in the pools.
Use of the changing facilities has until now required a carer to lift a disabled person from a chair to the changing bed and back again.
EA Networks Centre Manager Steve Prescott said it was important for people with disabilities and their carers to be able to use the Centre easily and safely.
"We want everyone to have access to the fantastic facilities here and this hoist will make a significant difference. Not only will it mean easier access to our facilities – and fewer injuries for carers – but it will make it easier for the Centre to host people with a wide range of disabilities."


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Crazy House in Dalat: Creativity, Effort and Passion of a Strong Women
Dalat City is a tourism and agricultural city which located 4,900ft (1,500m) above the sea level on the Lang Biang Plateau, southern part of central highlands. One of local attraction in Dalat City is Hang Nga Guest House & Art Gallery or famous among foreign writers as "Crazy House".
The Designer
The crazy house is initially a personal project of Ms. Dang Viet Nga, a Vietnamese architect with education in China before pursuing her PhD in Architecture from University of Moscow. Out from a normal architectural line which normally comes with standard architectural plan and blueprint, Ms Nga did her own building painting and with local craftsmen helps her to materialize the structure. As a result, People's Committee of the city of Dalat had described this building as "expressionist"
The Fairy Tales House
When you step at the gate of this Crazy House, you will be welcomed with a unique greenery areas with uncertain building structure standing right in front of you. It's some kind of "Alice in the Wonderland" experience since your first step to the house. Some tourist describe that the house is some kind of in "flintstone" movie with tunnel and cave style interior design.
This house is consisted of 10 bedrooms which every room come with different themes such as Tiger, Eagle and Ant. Every theme will portray a unique identity of different nationalities in the world. Example, Tiger is to describe the strength of Chinese, Ant for the hardworking of Vietnamese and Eagle room is for big and strong American. All furniture in every room is handcrafted in order to suit with the room specific theme. Example, if you are choosing to stay in Kangaroo room, one of the outstanding designs is the fire-place which builds in a concrete Kangaroo sculpture with a burner at the stomach part. Other than that, you will observe many other unique stones and concrete decoration such as mushrooms, spider, frogs and insects.
Tourism Purposes
Currently tourists can choose to stay here overnight or just a visit. The entrance ticket is VND 35,000 per entry. If you intend to stay overnight here, you are advisable to make advance reservation before check in. The rental for one night is between VND 290,000 to VND 630,000 for Vietnamese or USD 29 to USD 63 for foreigner.
Controversies & Local Critics
Ms. Nga had faced many difficulties to make her dream house comes true. People's Committee of the city of Dalat used to reject her project proposal for several times due to the building structure is out from normal architectural guideline. However, she managed to convince with the national government in Hanoi and the project continue with fund from family and friends. Even she used to work with local government and successfully delivered project such as Church at Lien Khuan and Children's Cultural Palace, there are rumours says that Ms. Nga have some difficulties to get local project and have to work hard to find way to fund the Crazy House renovation and maintenance.
Today, the renovation for behind and upper part of this crazy house had been continued with some places might be a bit dangerous to step in. According to visitors review in tripadvisor.com, many of them describe the house as unique and some others describe it as dangerous for kids especially during raining season.


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Travis already did a review of the new Mazda6 earlier this year, but I have one for the next week or so. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about it.
So far after a few hours of mixed highway and city driving, my impressions are this.
Pros: Pretty nice interior materials, six-speed manual (woo!), good backseat and trunk room, impressive fuel economy, decent stereo, logical layout of buttons and stuff.
Cons: Not especially fast or sporty, engine sound is unimpressive, overly light and numb steering, not really what I'd call a driver's car.
I like it, but I like the smaller, more tossable Mazda3 hatch better.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Appointment Reminders
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by K. Webster & Ker Dukey
Publication Date: February 26, 2018
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark, Mafia, Romance
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The Vasiliev name is a powerful one.
We rule with an iron fist and we do it well.
Being the eldest, I am Father's best hope at keeping us at the top of the food chain.
Everything I do has purpose.
Everything I do has reason.
Until her.
I play my games thinking several moves ahead.
Power. Power. Power.
Until her.
The next move requires I marry and soon.
This will strengthen us and secure our position.
But I am not to marry her.
I am to wed the eldest Volkov.
Problem is, her younger sister is the one who awakens my dead heart.
It is her I want in my bed and by my side forever.
Her. Her. Her.
In this game, though, it's not about what I want.
But maybe it can be about what she wants.
I am Vlad.
Vile. Vicious. Villainous. Vasiliev.
And I will win eventually.
About K. Webster
K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she's active on social media connecting with her readers.
Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.
About Ker Dukey
My books all tend to be darker romance, edge of you seat, angst filled reads. My advice to my readers when starting one of my titles…prepare for the unexpected.
I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters growing up.
My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light; some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.
When I'm not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I'm a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.
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The V Games Series…
When I received an ARC for this book, I was thinking to myself, "Self, there is NO WAY that this terrific twosome could write something better than their Pretty Little Dolls series" I mean come on, that was a frighteningly fantastic series.
My, oh my did they prove me way wrong! Vlad, the first book in the V Games series is gonna grab you by the throat and pull you through their dark and twisty world!
This cast of characters is just amazing and the first two we really get to dig into is Vlad and Irina (Shadow).
Vlad is a total anti-hero and you will fall in love with him for it! Irina is smart, cunning and beautiful and the perfect compliment to Vlad.
I loved the twists and turns in the story, I am not going to give it away but you get hints of what's to come in the smallest of ways. There is some misdirection for the characters and makes it all the more devious and delicious! It makes you slow down and savor the words so you don't miss anything!
There is sadness, love and so much darkness, which Ker and K have perfected. This story will keep you engaged to the very end!
The ending was brilliant and I cannot wait to see what the next story brings into play!
Thank you for your dark and twisty world ladies, I am in awe of your words!


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The Ricardos are forced to have a very, very distant relative/connection of Lucy's mother, Cousin Ernie, stay with them for a while. Cousin Ernie Ford hails from Bent Fork, Tennessee, and while he's a sweetheart, he has many annoying habits that make the Ricardos (particularly Ricky) want him gone. Lucy even tries dressing like a "wicked city woman" (which Ernie was warned about by his mother) to scare off Ernie by "vamping" him, but Ernie ends up liking getting vamped, which hilariously results in an aroused Ernie chasing Lucy around the apartment, until she escapes to the Mertezes apartment, where she collaborates with Fred and Ethel to try to cook up another plot to get him to want to leave! The Ricardos don't know what else to do to get rid of Ernie!
- Ernie Ford was the first famous guest star on the show. The reaction to his appearance was so favorable that the writers made sure to have many more guest stars appear, most of whom showed up in season 4 during the Hollywood trip.
- The black dress Lucy wears as the "wicked city woman" is quite obviously the evening gown she wore in "The Charm School."
- The scene with Lucy and Ricky playing Scrabble right before Ernie arrives is not shown in the syndication version. Ricky spells "local" as "luckel." The Ricardos aren't new to playing Scrabble, though. Ethel thought the card table was out in episode #82 because the Ricardos were playing Scrabble, not knowing that the Ricardos were using the table to have their at-home anniversary dinner.
- This is the first mention of Mrs. McGillicuddy, Lucy's screwball mother. In her letter, Mrs. McGillicuddy calls Ricky by "Xavier." This is in regards to Xavier Cugat who is also a spanish-american bandleader. Later, as we all know, she will call her son-in-law "Mickey."
- Ernie is Lucy's mother's friend's roommate's cousin's middle boy. Specifically, Mrs. McGillicuddy's friend is Flo Pauline Lopus. Ella Scott Porter was Flo Pauline's old college roommate. Ella's cousin (Ernie's mother) married a Ford and had three boys. Ernest/Ernie was the middle boy, his older brother was George, and his younger brother was Roger.
- In the original script, Lucy's letter from her mother arrived late because Mrs. McGillicuddy forgot to put stamps on it and had to re-send it.
- Ernie sold his guitar for $27, in order to have enough to pay the bus fare from Bent Fork to NYC. He was left with only 42 cents after paying for the bus ticket.
- Ernie's mother is illiterate.
- Ricky's grandfather gave him the maracas Ernie ruined.
- Lucy: Don't you wanna know what [the letter]'s about? It looks important.
Fred: You've got the wrong Mertz. You're thinking of the Buttinski branch of the family.
- Lucy: (reading letter from her mother) "Dear Lucy, how are you, and how is Xavier?"
Ricky: "Xavier"?!
Lucy: Well, she knows I'm married to a Latin American bandleader. She just doesn't know which one.
Ricky: Well, that's true. She's getting warmer all the time.
- Lucy: (reading more of her mother's letter) "Well, to make a long story short..."
Ricky: It's too late!
- Lucy: (sees Ricky's Scrabble word) "L-U-C-K-E-L."
Ricky: "Luckel."
Lucy: "Luckel"? That's not a word!
Ricky: It is, too!
Lucy: Well, I've never heard it. Use it in a sentence.
Ricky: Well, like, when you take a ride on a 5th Avenue bus. You can either take the 'spress or the luckel.
Lucy: That is "local'!
- Ernie: Down in Tennessee, everybody calls everybody else "cousin." 'Course, down in Tennessee, everybody IS everybody else's cousin!
- Lucy: You walked all the way from Long Island?!
Ernie: Yup. Ding-donged if it a'int.
Lucy: What?
Ernie: A long island!
- Lucy: Fred, do you still have that rollaway bed?
Fred: Sure.
Ernie: Now, wait a minute- I don't wanna lay down on anything that's gonna be gallavantin' around the room all night!
- Ernie: (referring to bathroom) You mean it's in the house?!
- Ethel: I just love the way [Ernie] talks!
Lucy: Yeah, he is cute.
- Lucy: What about my mother?
Ricky: Never ask me a question like that when I'm in this condition!
- Ernie: (to Vamp Lucy) You got quite a hitch in your get-along!
- Ernie: Are you a-vampin' me?
Vamp Lucy: Uh-huh.
Ernie: You know what?
Vamp Lucy: What?
Ernie: I like it!
- Ernie: City woman, where you at, you little heffer?


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Is your household prepared?
It's recommended that every household have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency occurs. Following is a listing of basic items that every emergency supply kit should include:
Water: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food: at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food
- Can opener for food
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape for sheltering in place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Local maps
- Important family documents, such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records, in a waterproof, portable container
- Cash or traveler's checks, and change
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Complete change of clothes, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper, which can be used to create a disinfectant (nine parts water to one part bleach)
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, paper plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
- Paper and pencil
- Emergency reference material such as a first aid book
Also as applicable:
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Infant formula and diapers
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
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Lessons clearly still not learnt... foot in mouth run continues.
Now here – in a nutshell – is exactly "why" Windows Mobile has so much catching up to do…
Despite having a decent spec list there was typically bad news regarding Pocket Internet Explorer 6 today with the announcement that all existing WM handset owners will not be able to upgrade to the browser unless they cough up for a new handset.
Yep, that was the laughable news out of Redmond HQ this week after the Windows Mobile Team Blog confirmed it has taken the decision not to make '6 on 6' (as it is also now somewhat ironically dubbed) available for separate download. For any poor, neglected WM owners still paying attention (despite the undoubted ribbing and screams of laugher from your Symbian, Android and iPhone owning colleagues) here's the official reason why:
*Drum roll*
"Regarding making IE Mobile available as a separate download or update, the rich media experiences that IE Mobile 6 enables require more powerful, advanced devices. That is why it will not be available as an upgrade or direct download for current phones, but rather will be made available on new phones."
Ok, that just made the mocking laughter worse didn't it? I mean, really – couldn't Microsoft "perhaps" have just published it with a minimum spec guide? Oh and I'm sure new Touch HD, Xperia X1 and Touch Pro and Diamond owners will be thrilled to hear how incapable their handsets apparently are.
All I can say is: Haven't Windows Mobile users suffered enough?
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Finding Fullness
My life has been very busy lately but it hasn't necessarily felt "full." During weeks like these, when I'm tired of careening from one thing to the next and hungry for moments of transcendence, it helps to ground myself in those small moments, however fleeting, when I feel deliciously present. Today was a gorgeous cool spring day. I spent my lunch break walking through the sweet air and it was so sumptuous to simply be, enjoying the birdies & the pink buds & my ginger tea.
One of my greatest struggles as an activist is that in my urgent desire to create radical change, I find myself conforming to capitalist systems of productivity. There will be weeks when I am almost always either on my screen or at strategizing sessions, writing, working, thinking, fighting, because I'm afraid that I can't afford the luxury of sitting still.
I spend so much time searching and working and wracking up experiences. And sometimes, it makes me feel full, and sometimes, it just makes the days busy. I almost always want more.
But I want to continue to hunger, to dream, to act, without losing the ability to savor the simplicity of the moment and the soul-nourishing necessity of a lazy day. More isn't always better.
When I think about the times I have felt most full in my life, most alive, it is when I'm loving & being loved & not much else.And I think the key to cultivating a sustainable relationship with our planet is to recognize that's all we really need to do, most of the time.
So my challenge to myself (and to you all) is to pursue something, someone, some place, that makes you feel full this week. Find the love you have been looking for and soak it up.
Kate Weiner is the Creative Director of Loam, an environmental arts magazine, and the co-creator of feminist blog The Shapes We Make. A recipient of the 2015 Brower Youth Award for environmental activism, Kate travels the country to talk about joy-driven activism as well as teach workshops on ecological sustainability.


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Snowcal 80 line marking powder can be mixed with the amount of water you feel best suits your ground conditions and the resulting paint can be applied in a transfer wheel or a spray marker.
For ease of delivery we recommend that customers in Scotland and the North of England choose Snowcal 40 whilst customers in the Midland and South of England choose Snowcal 80.
Snowcal 80 line marking powder offers brilliant white lines, all-year-round for your football or rugby pitch, athletics field, hockey pitch or whatever sportsturf you want to mark out. It is versatile as the amount of water used for mixing can be adjusted depending on ground conditions.
For a guide to line marking measurements for various sports see: http://www.rigbytaylor.com/Line+Marking+Measurements.htm
Using powder to mark your lines can be more cost effective. When mixing into paint, the amount of water you mix with the powder can be altered according to the weather conditions.
As an alternative to using Snowcal 80, Rigby Taylor offers many other line marking powders and paints. One example is Duraline Standard, which offers excellent water resistance and contains an anti-clogging additive to help prevent frustrating blockages. More alternatives can be found on the turf paint line marking product page: http://www.rigbytaylor.com/Shop+by+Product/Line+Marking/Turf+Paint/list.htm
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Leading Law firm is seeking to add a mid-senior level counsel with 6-10 years of experience.
Attorney will ideally have the following:
- a working understanding of distributed ledger technology and the legal aspects thereof (US securities/commodities law ('33 Act, '34 Act, both '40 Acts, Commodities Exchange Act, Bank Secrecy Act, etc.).
- Preferable if the person trades cryptocurrency or is otherwise involved from more than just a legal perspective (industry understanding).
Fluency in foreign languages a plus.
top 10 law school or top 25 with Law Review
The SR Group (US), Inc. is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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Quaiapen P. Perry is a member of the Narragansett Tribe. A traditional blanket dancer, Quaiapen has always enjoyed attending and participating in cultural events. Beadwork has become one of her many passions. She began by crafting earrings of all sorts of shapes and sizes and then progressed over the years to bigger projects such as medallions, hairbows, hair ties, and other major regalia pieces. Inspired by the love of her culture and the challenge of designing different works of art, she loves seeing her beadwork throughout Indian Country. Having her art worn by others brings a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment for this indigenous artist.
Come visit Quaiapen on May 12th as she demonstrates her art, ask questions, and purchase directly from the artist! Included wtih regular museum admission.


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When my ex-husband and I broke the news to my mother that we were getting a divorce she had two words of advice:
"Please mediate."
My mother worked as a court reporter for 30 years in New York State Supreme Court and worked on hundreds of matrimonial cases. She had become disillusioned over the years from seeing so many situations that were only made worse by lawyers.
My mother's concerns were that:
My ex and I took my mother's advice. Not knowing what to expect, we found our first few sessions to be a bit challenging as we each laid out our interests, and tried to look past our positions. It wasn't easy at first, but over the course of a few meetings we came to see that we agreed much more than we realized.
We made our consensus official by drafting an appropriate, personalized agreement that would leave us on solid financial footing in post-divorce life. I consider the work we did in mediation to be a success; we've never had to go to court for a post-divorce modification. It's easy to stick to an agreement you made yourself! Frankly, I was very proud of how we handled our divorce.
"You guys get along so well. How can you afford two houses? How are you able to spend time together with your son? How do you do it?!"
After my divorce finalized I became the go-to person whenever somebody was considering a divorce.
My answer was always: "It's because we mediated our divorce."
I was glad to be a sort of inspiration to people who are going through divorce. It is true that my ex and I are genuine friends, spend time with our children together and do holidays together – but these things are not unusual for couples who go the mediation route. That's because in mediation, there is no loser.
As a financial advisor I was at the top of my game when it dawned on me: Why not merge the two biggest themes in my life? A positive divorce and responsible financial planning.
I found my answer by becoming a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and training to be a mediator. Unlike many mediators who come into the field as lawyers, my background in matters of finance gives me a different style of mediating, one with more practical solutions to financial or family problems.
I am passionate about helping couples come to the best agreement possible so that they and their children can live great lives post-divorce.
If you have questions about the mediation process, call me today!
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Blouse is commonly found in every Indian woman's wardrobe as an everyday attire or for special occasions. It is an upper garment which is mostly paired with a saree or lehenga. Blouses come in a variety of designs and patterns. Keeping pace with the changing fashion trends, blouses are available in numerous designs such as high-neck blouse, halter blouse, boat-neck blouse, and more.
Apart from regular stores, blouses are also a frequently purchased garment online. There are many fashion brands that are selling exquisite designer blouses online. One such online brand is TheHLabel.com that offers the best designs for garments crafted using top quality fabrics at affordable costs. It sells a wide range of designer garments suitable for every occasion.
As you browse through the ethnic wear section, a notable collection you'll come across is the "Mughal-Ae-Azhar" which is inspired by Indian floral paintings. The collection takes its inspiration from the alluring swirls and twirls of the Indian floral paintings. The garments typically possess the art of Mughal miniature floral painting elements like butterflies, peacocks, etc.
The collection is a combination of ethnic and fusion wear with sarees, blouses, anarkalis, dupattas and fusion wear. Fabrics such as viscose silk, raw silk, Sanganeri print, Kora Chanderi, net and natural crepe are used. Let's look at some of the blouses in this collection.
Here's a royal blue embroidered blouse crafted from raw silk. Team the blouse with a pastel colour georgette saree. Put on traditional earrings to complete the look.
Put on this pink blouse decorated with delicate embroidery on the neckline, back and sleeves. The blouse is cut from fine raw silk and can be teamed with a contrastingly coloured saree. Wear statement neckpiece along with the ensemble to look great at a party.
Designer saree blouses in vibrant colours, designs and patterns are available at TheHLabel.com. Visit the website and just browse through the collection.
Looking for a blouse that's simple yet stylish? Check out this beige blouse from the collection. The blouse is cut from raw silk and is best to match with a pastel saree. The Peter Pan collar and the embroidery on one side is the main highlight. Carry a smart clutch to complete the look.
Don't miss this lovely olive green blouse. The blouse is cut from raw silk and has elegant embroidery on the neckline. Drape a contrastingly coloured saree over the blouse. A pair of heavy earrings with light shimmer makeup will definitely add to the look.
Make a style statement by donning this beige blouse. The blouse has flower motifs embroidered on either sides of the shoulder and back. The raw silk adds to the rich look of the blouse. Drape a printed georgette saree and matching pearl drop earrings for an elegant look.
The ethnic wear at TheHLabel is a must-have in every woman's wardrobe. So this season, create your very own signature style with TheHLabel.com.


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SunEthanol hires CEO
Amherst, Mass.-based cellulosic ethanol company SunEthanol Inc. has hired biofuels leader William Frey as its new chief executive officer. Previously, he spent 28 years with DuPont, leading the efforts to commercialize advanced biofuels and develop cellulosic process technologies. He replaced outgoing CEO Jef Sharp on June 23.


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The marriage of Jane and Sam and took place almost a year ago now at Strathalbyn with the outdoor loving couple choosing to organise a beautiful picnic in celebration of their marriage. The setting in the Adelaide Hills incorporated lots of beautiful vintage ideas and decor into their beautiful day. They chose Bridget Quain Photography to capture their day and knowing Bridget as I do, I know this was a perfect choice of photographer for this lovely couple.
Here's their beautiful story…..
The Engagement
The proposal was both expected and unexpected! Sam and I had bought my dream engagement ring almost a year earlier, with Sam telling me he would propose when he was ready. I had just had a pretty rocky six months, suffering from bad anxiety and having a friend of mine pass away. When we went out to dinner at our favourite restaurant, I thought it was Sam's attempt to cheer me up – not to ask me to marry him! We sat at Windy Point restaurant overlooking the city of Adelaide when Sam quietly excused himself for a minute. He came back, got down on one knee, popped out the ring in a box, and said "Katherine Jane Bowering, I love you very much. Will you marry me?" He kept it short, sharp, and shiny. It was perfect!
We both love the outdoors, so when we started planning the wedding we both had an outdoor wedding in mind. Sam suggested we have a picnic lunch and I was hooked! I am a big vintage lover and spend far too much of my time browsing the local op shops and retro shops; I wanted to have a vintage spin on our wedding, so we incorporated an old-school feel into our picnic.
The Dress
I found my first dress at a vintage store in Cairns before we were even engaged! Hiding it from Sam for the rest of the trip was difficult, but I somehow managed. Once we were engaged I had it altered by Jasmine at Sarta Boutique – it started out a dress that was six sizes too big for me, but I had a vision of the end product that I knew I'd love, as long as the alterations were possible! Jasmine was a dream and made my vision come true in just two weeks. I told Sam about the dress and he told me he liked the sound of it but had wished I had a long dress for the day rather than a knee-length one. Of course I then went on the search for a second dress!
I took my sister-in-law to see Rene at the Vintage Bride Boutique and she was amazing. We pulled out a series of dresses and loaded them up in the dressing room. However, I tried on my favourite dress from the pile first and realised I didn't need to try on any others! I had fallen in love with it. Jasmine's face when I walked in with a second dress was priceless. The second dress was also a vintage piece, owned by two sisters who each wore it for their weddings – one in the sixties and the other in the seventies. When Jasmine was lengthening the hem, we found a lock of golden hair sewn in with a blue ribbon. It was so strange but also so sweet!
I was really lucky that the dress choosing business was so easy for me as I know a lot of brides that have searched for months for the right one. I was also blessed with a beautiful bridesmaid who also fell in love with the first bridesmaid dress she tried on! That made the process so much simpler for us.
Favourite Moment
So many moments! Even just looking into each other's eyes during the ceremony was amazing – I couldn't stop smiling a big goofy smile. My brothers were MCs during the reception and played a hilarious game where Sam and I swapped one shoe with each other, and when they asked a question we had to hold up the shoe that belonged to the questions answer. When they asked who was messier, both Sam and I held up my shoe – he's much tidier than I am! But when they asked who was the better cook, we both held up our own shoes! It has been a source of ongoing bake-offs and fry-ups ever since…
When you are in the process of planning your wedding, there are many people who will offer their advice to you. Our advice for other couples planning a wedding would be to take advice as advice, not as set-in-stone rules. You want your wedding to be a day that you enjoy and that reflects you both – that's a hard task to do if you're too concerned with following in the footsteps of advice that is thrown at you!
Sam and I wanted a day that reflected the way we live our life – laid-back and fun-filled. We ditched a lot of the advice and 'must dos' people mentioned to us and made our day our own.
Our other advice would be to give your Mums a job! A job that is an integral part of the wedding but is also time consuming is the best sort of job. It was lovely to have both of our Mums involved in our wedding, but it was even lovelier to have them focused on completing their designated task rather than focused on stressing us out with questions/ideas/thoughts/worries! Disclaimer: we both love our Mums dearly we promise!
Photography – Bridget Quain Photographer
Bridal gown – Ceremony gown: The Vintage Bride Boutique –
Reception gown: Crackerbox Palace
Alterations for both dresses: Sarta Boutique
Flowers – DIY per Mother of the Bride
Rings – Bell and Brunt
Jewellery/Accessories – Mother's vintage earrings
Bridesmaids dresses – The Vintage Bride Boutique – www.thevintagebrideboutique.com
Grooms suit – Peter Shearer
Grooms Shoes – Windsor Smith
Bow ties / ties – made by Mother of the Groom
Ceremony – Glenbarr Camp & Conference Centre
Reception – Glenbarr Camp & Conference Centre
Catering – Mytrle & Mae Travelling Refreshments
Celebrant – Rev Brian Chalmers
Hair + MU – Gemma Vendetta


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As my long term readers know, I love finding hidden 42′s in signage and movies. The little odes to the works of Douglas Adams always garner a smile from me. That said, I am not of the belief that EVERY 42 is placed. Some are just happenstance. But those are fun too. Here are two examples.
Michelle and I often take the boys to Fort Wilderness Campgrounds to ride their skateboards while we get a healthy walk in. Well, apparently walking is out of style as so many people cruise the campground in golf carts. I've taken to watching the numbers of the carts, looking for number 42. For YEARS, I've casually taken note of every cart we've passed. Well… after acknowledging that either the cart doesn't exist or was adopted by some official with a Hitchhiker's Guide obsession like me, we found it! (big whoop, I know… bit it is for me!)
The next two shots are even a touch cooler. We went out on the fourth floor overlook at Disney's Contemporary Hotel, and the boys climbed some steps to see the monorail track. I followed them up, and sure enough, there it was again! The segments of track are numbered. The one entering what I still consider the coolest hotel on property was 42. So I snagged a couple of shots with the monorail itself in view. On these, you may have to click through the picture and view "all sizes" to see the label.
All of this reminds me. I need to migrate my pictures from the old Microsoft blog over to Flickr. At the very least the 42 set, which is not tied to any specific time period or blog entry.


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A federal class-action lawsuit filed April 27 accuses one of the nation's largest health insurance companies of discriminating against patients with HIV/AIDS in its prescription drug policies.
Until recently, patients with HIV/AIDS prescriptions could purchase their drugs either through the mail or at their local pharmacies. CIGNA, however, now classifies purchases of these drugs as "out-of-network payments," rather than "in-network payments," meaning that it will only cover the cost of purchases made via mail delivery.
Therefore, people seeking to continue receiving prescriptions at pharmacies will have to pay the full purchase price, which often runs into the thousands of dollars for certain drugs.
"For all but the wealthiest HIV/AIDS patients, such dramatic cost increases and/or reduction in or elimination of benefits of coverage are untenable and thus many Class Members are left with no choice but to risk their health and privacy by obtaining their life-sustaining medications by mail," the lawsuit states.
Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurance companies are barred from discriminating against patients on the basis of preexisting conditions.
In the lawsuit, Consumer Watchdog, Whatley Kallas LLP and Podhurst Orseck argue that CIGNA's mail policy discriminates against patients with HIV/AIDS by exposing them to a range of unnecessary risks, including a loss of privacy, the benefits of consistent interaction with community pharmacists, and the threat that patients will not receive refills on their drugs before their prescriptions runs out.
'By requiring HIV/AIDS patients to access their life-sustaining medications through a mail-order program that threatens their health and privacy, the mail-order requirement operates as a constructive eviction from coverage and thus erodes ongoing eligibility to receive medications," the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, also includes claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act.
Consumer Watchdog reached settlements in similar lawsuits – Anthem Blue Cross, in May 2013, and United Health Care, in May 2014. In both these cases, patients may now opt-out of the mail order delivery system for HIV/AIDS drugs.


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Sunday nights used to be scary. I hated sundays because school was always right around the corner. I didn't hate school, i just wasn't any good at it until i couldn't afford it anymore. Right at the end, when i was finally getting the hang of it, i had to drop out. But i'll go back one day, no worries.
Now though, sundays are mostly about watching football, hanging with friends and lamenting the fact that i can't spend the entire day in a certain someone's bed.
A got to do some new things this weekend, a beach bonfire being the most exciting! I've never been to a fire on the beach, it's pretty much awesome and rad at the same time. Excuse me while I speak 80's for a moment. Did i mention I'm completely and totally falling for the aforementioned certain someone who's bed i've been lucky enough to fall asleep in?
Danny P and I played guitars most of the day today. We worked out some of the second guitar parts for some Danny P solo songs, and we had a productive band practice, but the most fun of all was sitting down with Dan and working on one of my songs that i've been writing forever but could never really get quite right. I could sing the parts, but i couldn't figure out just the right chords and transitions. So Dan and I have been hacking them out and the song is really coming together.
I've been having trouble staying awake at night lately, yes, me, having trouble staying awake. I've also been falling asleep during movies!!! I'm also having trouble convincing a certain someone that for most of my life, up until the last month or so, i've been a raging insomniac! You wouldn't know that now, i'm barley making it into the second act before i'm dozing!
On kinda of a downer note, i was just doing a little budgeting for the next month and i figured out that i misbudgeted the last couple months. Getting my car out here wasn't in the budget at all. I had to get car insurance and it took about a hundred in gas to get out here, so that was about 400 that i hadn't planned on. Since the last two months have been slow touring months, i'm going to have to go on a crash diet! Any other month this wouldn't be a problem, but it's december and there's Christmas, and i'm going to be so broke. This is a real bummer of a development.
It's 11:00pm, i need to be making my way over to the western part of town, there's a certain door i need to be sneaking in, so goodnight, sleep tight, and hopefully you're next to someone you like (who bites:)


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Cessna has delivered its 100th 162 Skycatcher to Sporty's. The airplane is the 2012 Sporty's Sweepstakes prize and will be delivered to a Sporty's Pilot Shop customer at the company's annual fly-in next May.
"We are thrilled that Cessna reserved this milestone Skycatcher for Sporty's Sweepstakes," says Sporty's president and CEO Michael Wolf.
The two-place LSA has a maximum speed of 118 knots and a 400 nm range. It is equipped with Garmin's dual-screen G300 avionics package, including XM weather with a free one-year subscription.
This is the second year the Sweepstakes airplane is a Cessna 162. Sporty's handed over the key to serial number five earlier this spring to Alan Horowitch of Yuma, Arizona.
During the nearly 30 years that Sporty's has held its Sweepstakes, 34 new airplanes have been delivered to customers. An entry into the sweepstakes is made for each purchase made at Sporty's Pilot Shop.


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Tragic Passing Saddens Aggie Greek Community
College Station, TX: Joe Little tragically passed away just as he was beginning his college career at Texas A&M University where our community now grieves his loss.
Over the last few days, incorrect statements have been reported in the media about the circumstances surrounding his passing. College Station police are investigating after a justice of the peace ruled the cause unnatural, which - we were told - is standard procedure in such cases.
To be clear, Texas A&M is not investigating the situation as a fraternity related incident at this time. The Office of the Dean of Student Life is reviewing the weekend activities of the fraternity to which Mr. Little had just been accepted. The review is looking at whether any rules were broken related to an A&M- sanctioned organization.
Our continued sympathy goes out to Joe's family, friends and the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta.
About Texas A&M Interfraternity Council: The Texas A&M Interfraternity Council was founded in 1980 to represent current and former member organizations belonging to the the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). IFC is a self-governing student organization with the purpose of facilitating and promoting the Greek experience at Texas A&M.


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So excited to show you how to make Tortillas de Platanos or Plantain Tortillas. Now before I begin let's talk about plantains and why you need to learn to love them.
We talk about plantains for many years as this is part of our Puerto Rican culture. Some of the top Puerto Rican recipes contain plantains because like potatoes you can make them in many different ways.
How to cook plantains
When it comes to plantains you can:
- Boil them
- Mashed them
- Grilled them
- Fry them
- Bake them
Plantains are members of the banana family and are very starchy. They can be eaten at any stage of growth meaning you can eat them "green" or "yellow" for a sweeter taste.
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- Leftover Ham & Plantain Soup (Sopas de Platanos)
However, you can't eat them raw they must be cooked before consuming as they are not regular bananas.
You can find plantains in most of the USA in the produce section of your local grocery store.
Now you if you buy plantains green they are more bland and starchy. Buy them ripe, and you get a sweeter taste.
A good tip to know is that the darker the outer skin, the sweeter the plantain will be.
Plantains are super affordable, and if you were to come to our home, you would see them in our kitchen.
We add them to soups and even stewed beans!
And yes, even make tortillas with them!
To make these tortillas de Platanos or Plantain tortillas you are going to need ripe plantains.
If you have green plantains at home, then you might have to wait until your plantains are sweet and yellow.
To ripen plantains
One method is to let the plantains ripe on its own by placing them in a warm and well-ventilated area will make them ripe faster. In a more cool area they will take longer but you need to make sure you don't disturb the plantain.
This process will take about 7- 14 days.
Another method to ripen your plantains is to place them in a paper bag and not disturb them. Make sure you check them frequently.
Ok now back to making this Tortillas de Platanos.
How to make Tortillas de Platanos or Plantain Tortillas
There are many ways to make tortillas de Platanos, and this is a simple way to make them. For this recipe you are going to need:
- 6 plantains, ends removed and halved
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup + 4 T flour divided
- 2 T coconut oil divided
- Small bowl to cut out the tortillas
We are going to use this tortilla for a Beef Barbacoa recipe and a chicken recipe (we will post later), so I'm trying to keep the tortilla simple to make.
Now you can cook your plantains using an Instant Pot or any other electric pressure cooker, and for this method, you are going to use manual 10 minutes and place the plantain with the skin.
Once is completed you are going to see the skin peeling off. Now for this recipe, I boiled it which took me longer.
See why I tend to "IP" everything?
In a large pot add plantain and add salt and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for about 15 minutes.
Remove the plantain from the pot and let it cool.
Using a food processor in 2 batches add half the plantain, 1/8 cup plus 2 Tablespoons of flour, and 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil.
Let it run for about a minute or until the dough becomes elastic. Now if the dough doesn't form at this stage add another Tablespoon of flour and continue to process.
Once the plantain dough is ready, start with small golf ball sized pieces and work them by hand into a flat disk on a well-oiled surface.
Oil the pin and roll the dough until it creates a smooth round tortilla. An important tip is that you want this to be a little bit larger than your bowl.
Now press the bowl into the dough and remove the cut edges and peel the tortilla from the surface gently. Parchment paper or wax paper works well to store the formed plantain tortillas.
On a very lightly oiled pan cast iron cook the tortillas de Platanos for about 2 minutes on each side.
Related posts:
- Over 75 Instant Pot Mexican Recipes
- Arroz con Gandules Instant Pot Recipe
- Instant Pot Pollo Guisado Recipe or Puerto Rican Chicken Stew
Place the tortillas on a large cloth napkin and fold it after adding each tortilla.
You can try this recipe with these Tortillas de Platanos:
Tortillas de Platanos / Plantain Tortillas
- 6 plantains, ends removed and halved
- 1/4 cup + 4 T flour divided
- 2 T coconut oil divided
- Small bowl to cut out the tortillas -we used one that was 5.5" across
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil with the plantains.
- Once boiling, continue for 15 minutes.
- Remove plantains from water and let cool.
- In 2 batches, add half the plantains, 1/8 cup + 2 T flour, and 1 T coconut oil to a food processor. Let run for about 1 minute, or until an elastic dough has formed. If the dough doesn't form at this stage, add another tablespoon of flour and continue processing.
- Once you have the dough, start with small golf ball sized pieces and work them by hand into flat discs on a well-oiled surface.
- Oil a rolling pin, and use it to create a smooth, round tortilla. You want this to be a little larger in diameter than your bowl.
- Press the bowl into the dough, remove the cut edges, and gently peel the tortilla from the surface. Wax or parchment paper work well to store the formed tortillas.
- Once they are all formed, cook them for about 2 minutes on each side in a very lightly oiled pan -cast iron works well for this.
- Stack the cooked tortillas on a large cloth napkin, folding to cover after adding each one.
*getting the dough to exactly the right consistency can be tricky. I have found that adding a little more flour and either processing some more or simply kneading the dough, can produce the desired elasticity. Be sure to use generous amounts of oil on all surfaces, including your hands! This dough is sticky and tricky, but well worth the effort to make it work as the results are amazing!
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simple solutions thursday
Repurposing is very near and dear to my frugal heart. Whether an item be new, gently used, or is in need of a major overhaul, I love it equally. As long as an item has a clear and concise purpose, it is welcome in my home. And let's just be honest for a second, the best things in life are free. They truly are. Especially any and all glass food jars. Ok, well they are not 100% free, as you purchased the product in it, but you then have a perfectly good jar once the product is gone You get the point.
After a little TLC, these babies are as good as new! Sometimes the label can be difficult. A favorite trick of mine is to soak in a little Goof Off to get the last bit of that stubborn label off. If you are planning to reuse the top with the jar (some I do, some I don't), pick out a favorite color spray paint and give it a little makeover.
The possibilities of uses are endless! From reuse in your pantry with dry goods, to markers and pens in your office, to your littles favorite rock collection or mementos from a trip, there are numerous ways to repurpose these jars throughout your home. And the best part about it...they are free!
I would love to see how you reuse glass jars within your space! Get creative and tag me in your photos on Instagram, @organized_simplicity.


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I separated from my husband for 3 months after being phsically,mentally, and emotionally abused. During this time,I felt blessed,good things were happening for me.He begged me to come back, and I did,we have the same problem. Is there anyone who felt more blessed after leaving a marriage?
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Helpful Blog Vote (5)
The reason you "felt" blessed was because you were removed from a situation that was beyond your control. Good things happening to people is not the sole evidence of God's blessing. Good things happen to unregenerate folks all the time. If the truth be known, we are already blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ when we are born again. He has enabled us to walk above the fall (doesn't mean trials won't come) by His Spirit.
on 12/27/07
Yes. I seperated from my husband for 10 months and I felt free. I returned to my home state, got blessed with a job and an apartment right away. Then we got back together and I feel depressed, unhappy and broke all the time. I know this is not my imagination that I felt happier without him
on 7/10/06
I was in an abusive relationship for many years with an alcoholic, crack addicted husband. I kicked him out several times over the years, the shortest time being for 3 months, and longest 2 years... before taking him back. we had christian counseling, much prayer and church discipline, but any change was superficial, manipulative and did not last. I believed in the sanctitiy of marraige, and in reconciliation..I do know God is able, but He never forces one to change.
on 3/18/06
Clearly divorce is justifiable in some circumstances and the one that divorce his or her spouse, does not necessarily sin in doing so. In some ways, divorce is the means of acquiring justice.
on 3/17/06
It seemed evil was all around me all the time. Drug use, drinking,porn, lieing, stealing....my journey is to come back to the Lord and myself. It is a blessing not to have so much negitivity (evil) around. I feel bad saying that and I am always so scared. I need to fix myself and God willing I will.
on 3/17/06
Yes. After I left my first husband I hurt for awhile, but I got over the hurt and the pain. I have moved on and got a divorce. Later on I found a man and we got married and now we have two wonderful children. Since then he has been called to preach and God called me to sing. I am more blessed now than I ever was.
on 3/17/06
My husband left me, and I hated it. I was not abused, but controlled. After he left, I went back to school and got the degree I was seeking all along. I am now pursuing the career I chose before he made me get a degree I didn't want.
You do not have to stay in an abusive marriage. Get out while you can.
on 3/17/06
After 18 years of being emotional abused by an alcoholic husband I divorced him. Yes, I can say I feel more blessed after getting myself and our daughters out of that situation. I am happier and basically stress free. :)
on 3/17/06
Not sure that I felt more blessed, but life has been immeasurably better since my husband left us. He simply walked out 10 1/2 months ago.
on 3/17/06
My husband was physically abusing me and I was letting him because I thought it was the right thing to do. God didn't think so. By the hand of God, I was removed from my husband and am now divorced. I live in peace with Jesus and I have no plans to re-marry. Yes, you can find peace when you separate yourself from a person who is abusing you.
on 3/17/06
Even begging you to come back had to do with the fact that he had lost control of you by your being gone, otherwise there would have at least been some change because of repentance. Pray that God would grant him repentance and the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (Eph.1:17).
on 3/17/06
I do not condone or endorse any woman's staying around a man who physically abuses her and would even advocate a separation in that case with the couple coming into counseling together with a spirit-filled believer who hears from God. I am sorry that you went back and there was no change on his part. Realize that he is only functioning out of the need to control you and that is a need of his that can only be satisfied by giving His heart to Christ.
on 3/17/06
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