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Reston-based company MERS in the middle of foreclosure chaos
Friday, October 8, 2010; 12:01 AM
As courts across the country face a wave of foreclosures, a name little known to the public has cropped up on thousands of court filings as a stand-in for prominent banks, lenders and mortgage servicers.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, headquartered in a nondescript office building in Reston Town Center, has flourished quietly over the past decade, saving financial firms hundreds of millions of dollars by helping them avoid the time and expense of filing mortgage documents and paying fees each time a loan changes hands.
Its motto: "Process loans, not paperwork."
But lawyers throughout the country increasingly are challenging that approach, questioning whether the company has the legal right to foreclose on homes, on the grounds that it doesn't actually own mortgages. And the argument is gaining traction with some judges.
Yet without proper paperwork to establish ownership, banks and other lenders have also faced legal difficulties with seizing homes when borrowers default. The result in some cases has been the use of flawed and fraudulent documents in foreclosure cases.
Concerns over improper paperwork have prompted some of the nation's largest lenders and several states to halt foreclosures until companies can provide proof that they own the mortgages and have a right to seize the homes.
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The MERS headquarters is tucked amid chain restaurants and retail stores near Dulles International Airport. But the firm's reach extends far beyond this slice of suburbia.
The company is an integral part of the system that emerged during the global housing boom, when mortgages were created and sold, sliced and diced, packaged and repackaged so quickly that financial firms had neither the time nor the patience to file paperwork in local courthouses as the loans were traded. By using MERS, lenders were able to reassign loans quickly and cheaply. But often the chain of ownership was not accompanied by an official paper trail.
The MERS registry tracks more than 65 million mortgages throughout the country and continues to facilitate rapid-fire transfers that keep the market for mortgage-backed securities humming.
But if courts increasingly begin to nullify the MERS model - different judges have issued differing rulings - this could call into question the legitimacy of millions of mortgages, wreak havoc on the real estate market, spur costly litigation against Wall Street banks and ultimately harm the broader financial system.
Faster, easier
The land title system that went largely unchallenged in the United States for centuries became an obstacle in the 1990s. That's when financial firms began to ramp up a process called securitization, bundling and selling pools of home loans to sell to investors. Each time the loans were reassigned, the new owner had to record the transfers with local clerks.


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The Education Network has become first choice for Primary schools across the region (East Yorkshire, Northern Lincolnshire) for both daily and long term supply cover. We also work with our client schools on exclusive permanent recruitment opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
The new academic year is closing in and we are looking to recruit suitably qualified teachers to work in our partnership schools across the region.
What ever your subject and what ever hours you want to work we want to hear from you..
We have developed a unique CPD programme for our teachers and support staff and you could also benefit from the ongoing training we provided to all our staff free of charge as and when the courses are released thought the course of the academic year.
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We have both short term and long term work available. You will need to have a UK recognised (or NARIC checked) teaching qualification and be registered with the TA (teaching agency). You will need to be able to provide at least two references to cover the last 24 months, one of whom must be able to comment on your recent successes teaching in a UK classroom.
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When Dell's latest press release landed on my desk, I chuckled: the company is promoting its new Data Center Solutions (DCS) Division by playing the Web 2.0 card. InfoWord picked it up and ran with it, reporting that Dell "will design Web 2.0 data centers." What exactly makes a data center Web 2.0 (other than Dell's marketing needs)? We'll get to that in a minute, but I don't want to lose focus on the big news here: this announcement signals Dell's intent to establish a big presence in the service business.
"The infrastructure requirements of Web 2.0 companies are distinctive and differ in many ways from the needs of traditional enterprise IT customers," said Matt Eastwood, program VP for IDC's Enterprise Platforms Group in a press release. "Dell recognizes that these customers have unique compute density, power density and manageability needs and the Data Center Solutions Division has been created to offer this growing customer segment access to IT infrastructure solutions tailored for their unique business requirements."
Dell's new DSC division is an attempt to extend what Dell is famous for—build-to-order—to the data-center world itself, what Dell calls "design-to-order." Call up Dell and they'll spec a data center for your needs. What are your power needs? Dell takes care of it. Cooling? Dell will do that, too. If your company doesn't have an IT staff, or if your IT staff isn't particularly qualified to build out your server farm or is otherwise occupied, Dell would like to step in and take the reins.
Even small companies with serious IT needs know the problems of working within the confines of a data center. The facilities people often have nothing to do with the guys who are bringing in and setting up your hardware, let alone working up your architecture. Having the two sides of that same IT coin work together is sometimes amazingly difficult.
While Joe User with a single server cabinet isn't likely to notice the difference, major players with thousands of servers and very complex needs run into it quite often. If Dell can marry the facilities management side of setting up advanced server farms with the architecture guys who are looking at solutions from an IT standpoint, this could be a blustery business for them.
Of course, several businesses already do this in a more ad hoc consulting fashion, so Dell is entering a market with competition but also considerable revenue potential. IBM and HP also offer consulting services like this if called, but they have a division devoted to it. That makes Dell's move all the more remarkable, because Dell isn't even a services company, but it looks like they are turning in that direction to help offset recent performance problems in the PC market.
But to return to this Web 2.0 business for a moment, let's think about who Dell is hoping to work with. For this service to be of interest to you, you'll need hundreds if not thousands of servers and quite complex architectural needs. This doesn't exactly describe "Web 2.0," although there are a few Web 2.0 companies that are certainly that large (Amazon comes to mind, though their membership in the Web 2.0 club is a matter of debate, but I digress).
InfoWorld's report says that Dell is aiming to capture business from maybe 24 companies, total, because they want to work with the biggest players out there. But Dell's press release admits who the real target is: "include major providers of goods and services over the Internet, financial services organizations, national government agencies, institutional university and laboratory environments and upstream petroleum producers."
In short, the Web 2.0 angle is pure nonsense, but what's truly big news is Dell's plans to get into the services business. Will the likes Amazon, Microsoft, General Motors, and others call them up? Dell's bottom line may be depending on it.
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I am my own worst critic. And boy, that critic can be a real cynical asshole, especially when it comes to looking at photos of myself. Like women tend to do, we pick ourselves apart, analyzing the crow's feet or the wonky eye, the thick thighs or the skin that's losing the battle against time and gravity. No one else sees these flaws as glaringly as we do, because we live with them. Hell, we live inside them.
I decided to face my inner critic head-on by experimenting with self-portraiture. Unlike portraiture of others, which I find fascinating and emotionally stirring, self-portraiture is daunting and nerve-wracking. I'd spent a little time in my early 20s modeling, so I know both the power and the vulnerability of being in front of the camera. But time and life have had their way with me, and what's left of that spry confidence is now embodied in a 34-year-old woman who has a strong penchant for anxiety, escapism and self-torment.
What is fascinating, though, is that I'm curious enough about that woman to want to document her. I want to look beyond the subjective and self-loathing hyper-criticism and see the object herself. I thought that if I sat in front of the camera long enough, the self-consciousness would fade and the object would emerge. Here's what I was able to capture of her in the span of an hour or so.


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Grooming is very important as first impression may decide a lot in your love and professional life. Therefore we find so many grooming articles all over the net about how to get a brighter face tone, how to wear clothes properly and how to fix your hair. People still forget one of the most important grooming tips and it is about getting rid of excess facial hear and even unwanted body hair. A lot of hair can be a really big negative specially when you are meeting an important stranger and that's why we have decided to show you how to get rid of body hair.
One of the best ways is to go through a laser process where a high concentrated laser light is focused on the hair follicles that you want to remove and the hair follicles absorb this light and the hair dies from inside and falls. After three-four sessions ヒゲ脱毛 occurs and then it is gone forever and you never need to care about it again. Every session costs about $235.
You could simply shave off your facial hair weekly or you could even buy a trimmer and trim them according to your need twice a week. Always remember to not use a shaver in your pubic region as it causes interior hair growth.
You could use tweezers for areas with minimal hair growth but we should warn that tweezers hurt, a lot. Yu could probably tweeze off the excess hair from your eyebrows or chin with their help.
You could even opt for wax which also hurts a lot but it is a very fast, cheap, and accurate and very easy process that you can do anywhere. Most waxes are natural and good for your skin too. You could even opt for hair removal creams.


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One Ball
Lance Armstrong owns this cafe - Juan Pelota Cafe. Seems random? Not really. Juan Pelota is connected to Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop. Bike teams ride in and out of here. The bike enthusiasts of Austin all come here, to fix their bikes. Lance Armstrong's yellow Tour De France jerseys are all hanging in the shop.
Why did Lance Armstrong call his cafe Juan Pelota? Well, he has jokes. Juan sounds like one and Pelota means ball in Spanish. Juan Pelota = one ball. One ball? Lance Armstrong had testicular cancer and now has one ball. Talk about Livestrong. Lance Armstrong is laughing at surviving cancer.
Overall, this coffee spot is amazing with an even better community. This coffee shop is the definition of engaging the community. If you have not been to Juan Pelota, this is a unique coffee shop of Austin.
This week I will be interviewing people at the coffee shop Juan Pelota located in downtown Austin. Follow the #engagethecommunity on social media for the latest updates.


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Sell off your home fast to get quick money
You may be willing to sell off your old home, but unable to do so due to associated repair costs. Well, you simply need to reach out to the home buying companies around you. These platforms provide homeowners with the right opportunity to get rid of their old house. Regardless of what condition your home is in, you can sell them off to the home buying companies. You can approach Blackjack Real Estate and sell your home to the professionals instantly.
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People in need for money look out for an easy solution to sell off their homes. You may be investing the money in your business, or need it for other purposes. Simply reach out to the authorized home buying companies and sell off your home. Even if the home requires repairs, you can get rid of it. The company will get it repaired. You need not deal with the documentation process either. The professionals will perform these tasks. The only thing you need to do is to contact the home buying company and let them inspect your home. They will make the payment instantly and this will help people who are dearly in need for cash.
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When you sell off your home in the traditional manner, you need to undergo a complicated process. From documentation to paperwork, the entire procedure takes a long time. When you are in need of fast cash, you need cannot wait for too long. You would want to sell your house fast and get the money. The home buying companies make payments in cash. The complicated transaction hassles through banks is eliminated in the process. Simply contact the authorized home buying companies to sell off your home. You can get the entire deal done within a week, in lesser time.


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Good communication in business companies firms could make or break a sale. These prospects are available all shapes and sizes—from young, first-time banking purchasers to time-strapped city professionals to elderly retirees. Certainly, if a self-service option is truly preferable, clients ought to be prepared to tackle the work for nothing or even pay for the privilege.
As the service is so programmed as to operate as per the operational schedules of the business per se, the calls robotically get forwarded on to the business proprietor's phones although they won't be of their places of work. China's rapid progress "has spurred the need for purchasers to undertake the best options for meeting business demands while enabling a inexperienced data heart," she said.
Throughout the IT sector, the Internet data providers phase noticed the most funding, with IT outsourcer HiSoft Know-how International and software outsourcer Worksoft Inventive Software program Know-how each receiving $30-milllion injections. Nanny-placement brokers-who display applicants, test references, match personalities, and set schedules-provide purchasers an invaluable service by saving them considerable time and fear.
VoIP business telephones are primarily used for small and medium businesses. Business help service has an exceedingly huge application in all spheres of business life. 4. For those who ask for the direct telephone number and the direct e mail tackle of the director of the corporate or the overall manager, you'll never get, indifferently what number of times you ask for.
What puzzles me most is that if unhealthy customer service is such a death knell for business, why do so many businesses allow it to go on? Oracle Fusion Middleware prospects use Oracle Service Bus (OSB) for virtualizing Service endpoints and implementing stateless service orchestrations.


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Out of work for longer than a year? If so, you are part of the so called "long-term unemployed" folks. This is obviously not a fun place to be. While things seem to be improving on the employment scene, we still have a high percentage of long-term unemployed workers; 20.3% of total unemployed people are classified as long-term unemployed.
What to do? We've put together a few tips for people in this position:
Hopefully, this provides some thoughts and ideas for moving forward. Remember that everyone needs help in some form or another from time to time. Job search is a roller coaster of a ride. If you get stuck in one of the dips, reach out to someone you trust who can listen, provide support, and help you regain your momentum. And if you're not inclined to do so because you don't want to impose, simply think of how you would feel and what you would do if someone in your situation came to you for help.
Written by Steve Cutler, Consultant at Cenera, a CPI Firm


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We have officially launched the new Jacobs Media Strategies website! Not only is it prettier than the old site, but we've made a number of resources available for you, including research results, PDF guides, webinar recordings, and video tutorials. And we'll keep producing more!
For months, I have been writing about how broadcasters can use a Content Marketing strategy to grow their audience and generate more sales leads. This new website enables us to practice the same strategy that we've been preaching. But in addition to the site, we need two types of content to execute a Content Marketing strategy:
1. Free And Open Content (to Get People to Come to Your Website)
The first type of content is "free and open." In other words, anybody can consume it without having to pay or jump through any hoops, such as filling out a form. In most cases, this will be the content that resides in your blog, which may include text, video, or audio.
The goal of this type of content is to attract people to your website. You will draw people using three tools: social media, search engines, and your station's airwaves. Proactively share your content on social media, especially Facebook and Twitter. Optimize your content so that it shows up in the results of search engines like Google. And use live breaks and production elements to promote this content on the air.
In the case of the Jacobs Media Strategies website, we have a very popular blog that our founder, Fred Jacobs, has been writing for over ten years. Because we are a B-to-B company, Twitter is usually our top source of traffic from a social network. We also see people come to our site from Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and industry-focused websites like All Access or Inside Radio. When Tom Taylor or James Cridland include links to our content in their email newsletters, that can also drive traffic to our site. Finally, we use our own email newsletter to share our content. (Your station can use this channel to attract traffic too, but only after people have given you their email address.)
2. Freemium Content (to Get People to Give You Their Data)
Of course, getting people to come to your website is only half the battle. Once they're there, you want them to do something. This is called a Goal. One of your Goals should be to get them to fill out a form. This allows you to collect data on your listeners so you can not only build your email list, but tailor it to better serve your audience and your clients by connecting them when it is most relevant.
The content that goes behind a form is "freemium" — it's free, but you do have to jump through a hoop to access it. Because freemium content serves a different purpose than your "free and open" content, you should think about it differently. There should be a clear delineation between what goes behind a form and what doesn't. For example:
- Interview excerpts can be free and open, but people have to fill out a form to hear the entire artist interview
- Morning show recordings from the last month can be free and open, but people have to register to access the archive
- Video of one acoustic song performance in your station lounge is free and open, but people have to register to see the whole set
As you can see on the Jacobs Media Strategies website, while the blog is always free and open, other resources, such as our guides and webinar recordings require you to fill out a form. (Try it for yourself, but you may need to use an incognito browser window — the site doesn't ask you to fill out a form if we already have your info. We set it up this way to make it more convenient for you.)
3. Bonus: Premium Content (to Generate Revenue)
There is a third type of content that your radio station may or may not want to create: content that people pay to access. This content can be sold individually or using a subscription model. For example, Marc Maron sells subscriptions that allow listeners to access older episodes of his WTF podcast. On the other hand, comedian Louis C.K. sells individual stand-up comedy performance recordings on his site.
We do not put any content behind a paywall on the new Jacobs Media Strategies site.
Please take a moment to explore our new website. I hope you find some useful tools in the Resources section. Additionally, I hope you'll see how you can structure your website in a similar to manner to execute a content marketing strategy.
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A write-up regarding banana chocolate birthday cake.
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Why don't we have a peek at the birthday quotes listed inside this guide. So I thought we would give Andrea a call to see whether she could assist me. Inside this, you ought to think about the celebrant.
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This week, global finance criminals Morgan Stanley published a report warning investors that a victory for Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party would be worse for its fortunes than even the most shambolic, bungled Brexit (which the Tories are on track to deliver).
Other bankers have anonymously told reporters that the finance industry fears Corbyn more than a nuclear exchange between North Korea and the USA.
Yesterday, Corbyn wrote back to the bank, tweeting, "When bankers like Morgan Stanley say we're a threat, they're right. The next Labour Government is a threat to a damaging and failed system that's rigged for the few."
When bankers like Morgan Stanley say we're a threat, they're right.— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 30, 2017
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One senior executive at a top U.S. investment bank said that at a meeting in New York recently concerns over Corbyn trumped concerns about Brexit.
"Their top concern was not what's happening in Germany and Spain, or North Korea and Trump: their main concern was what's happening in the UK and what Corbyn might mean for the country," the executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity said.
British Labour leader Corbyn tells Morgan Stanley: 'We're a threat' [Guy Faulconbridge/Reuters]


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Oklahoma City is OK in Our Book
Most of you probably know by now that I don't like to move across the country quickly. When we set out on our full-time RVer life, my goal was to explore all the things the country had to offer. I don't like zooming from one town to the next without taking the time to "stop and smell the roses" per say. Unfortunately when your timeline to get from Maine to Texas is one month and your list of stops equals ten you don't get much time to truly explore. Add to that that travel plans should be made in jell-o as problems can arise at anytime .…. yup, I'm looking at you Big Tow'er! With a few extra days needing to be spent in Kansas, our stop in Oklahoma City was short and quick. We arrived at a lovely campground less than 10 miles from downtown OKC. I do realize that this would be some people's worst nightmare to be that close to a big city, but as much as we love our mountains, we also are city lovers! Since we only had one afternoon to explore, as soon as we got set up, we were headed back out to play tourist. I had my sights set on the National Softball Hall of Fame Complex. You see, Oklahoma City is the Softball Capital of the World! I'm sure most of you didn't know this or probably didn't even really care to know, but as a young softball player it was the place I always wanted to "make" it to as it is where the College Softball World Series is played. It just took me a little longer to make it there than I anticipated, nor was there a game being played. Regardless, it was still cool!
Located next to the Hall of Fame Stadium, was the National Softball Hall of Fame & Museum. The museum itself was small, but had several interesting displays and artifacts. I learned quite a bit about the history and evolution of the sport that in 15+ years as player I never knew. There were also lots of pictures of Hall of Fame players and a dedicated room to the USA Olympic teams! The gift shop was full of reasonably priced softball loot, but nothing I needed to bring home to Charlie! To make the Hall of Fame & Museum even better was the price tag, it was a free (donations appreciated). While a bargain attraction is right up my alley, it also makes me a little sad that softball isn't a more popular sport. Of course its counterpart in Cooperstown has no problem charging a whopping $23 dollars for admission. Fair, I think not. Right, Coach Bowman! Just putting that out there…
The Hall of Fame Museum and Stadium was located in an area called the OKC Adventure District. This area Northeast of the city is home to a long list of tourist attractions. We could have certainly spent some time learning about the old west at the National Cowboy Museum or checking out the history of man's oldest feathered friend at the American Pigeon Museum (Bet you didn't know there was one, did you? Neither did I). We love exploring unique and quirky places like this, but our one night stop in Oklahoma City didn't allow for it. Not my ideal type of visit. Our next trip through town will also include some time at the Oklahoma City National Monument, a weird museum or two (maybe the American Banjo Museum - did you know about that one?), and some time to walk in the City Parks and Gardens. After our visit, I learned about this place called Bricktown which pairs navigable canals, trails and green space with restaurants, sporting events, and small business shopping! Sounds like a place I would fancy.
For some reason I wasn't really expecting Oklahoma City to really be much, but I found myself enjoying the area. It could have been the sunshine after several days of clouds or Trader Joe's and Whole Foods located nearly side-by-side, but I will give Oklahoma City another chance to capture my attention on a future visit.
We did finish out our stay in Oklahoma City with a bargain dinner at Zoe's Kitchen thanks to a sweet coupon, a few loads of laundry at the campground, and two trips for fuel (gas for the Pilot and diesel for the The Big Tow'er)! Next up….. the biggest state on the map, TEXAS!


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Monday, August 25, 2008
Run and Refuel
For my re-fuel lunch, I had a special surprise my dad brought home from a drive he went on- New York Bagels! He got them from this little famous bakery (I don't remember the name!) on 1st ave in NYC, and I was SO excited he brought me home my favorite, an everything bagel!
I had 1/2 of mine with a couple tablespoons of hummus, along with some carrots, grapes, and 1/2 cup cottage cheese for lunch. This was the perfect balanced meal, and filled me up great! (Although I did go back for a few more grapes after, they're so sweet and addicting!)
This afternoon I think I'm just running errands with my mom, no big plans. It sure is nice to not have to be anywhere for once, it's nice to end the summer relaxed before the hustle and bustle of school and schedules comes around!
Speaking of schooling & scheduling... I was just going over my schedule for school, starting next wednesday, September 3- and it looks as though I am going to be quite the busy girl!
Here's my plan so far;
Mondays- Wake up 6:45, Early breakfast, Gym 8-9 a.m., Shower, Food Management 10-11, Anatomy 11-12; break for lunch and studying 12-3, Anatomy lab 3-6p.m.
Tuesdays- Wake up 6.am, snack & run 6:30-7, shower and work 8-1p.m., Kinesiology 2-3:15p.m., time for snack & studying, Writing 5-6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays- Same morning as Mondays, no lab in afternoon (time to study!), Yoga 7:30-9p..
Thursdays- Same as Tuesdays. (If I don't work on these days, I'll have the day before 2pm off!)
Fridays- Same morning as Mondays; Nutrition Computing 2-3:50 p.m. Work, most likely 4-9p.m.
Weekends- time off, and work...
Whew! So I'll definately be eating breakfast at home when I can, lunch will always be at school except on Wednesdays, and dinner will be late most days- so I know I'll be relying on large mid-afternoon snacks to hold me over!
I'm planning a whole foods stock-up a couple days before I move in, I'm definately in need of healthy, easy meals- I guess that will be my food challenge for the fall!
As for exercise, my plan so far is 2 weekly early morning runs at home, hopefully one long run on the weekend, gym monday/friday, yoga on wednesdays and one day of walking with mom! I'm excited I have a schedule, and I hope it works out as well as I plan it to!
6 comments:
- hk said...
sounds like a good plan, I love creating schedules!! NYC bagels, totally famous :)
- August 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM
- Andrea said...
i'm so impressed with how early you wake up at college. my goal for this year is to only sleep past 8 on weekends... most of my friendss sleep in until like noon (stupid in my opnion, though i did a couple times last yr)! i like that you're aiming for yoga once a week - great idea! i definitely think i should try and do that too - i'm just so nervous to go because i'm SO unflexible and everyone else will be way better lol
- August 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- VeggieGirl said...
Good luck with your new schedule!
- August 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
I've been trying to work out my new schedule as well, looks like you've got yours pretty well planned out. will you be living in dorms, an apartment? I'm curious because I just moved into dorms and I'd love to share tips and ideas for healthy dorm life haha
- August 25, 2008 at 2:37 PM
- Kristin said...
It's really just a habit; I've always been an early-riser (even during the summer I don't ever wake up later than 7:30!)
And don't fret about yoga, try a beginner's class- or talk to the yoga studio and ask which classes beginners are welcomed at. I'm sure you won't be the only unflexible one, it takes time, but the more you try the more flexible you'll be!
I'm living in a beach house this year (really the equivalent of an apartment), but I lived in a dorm last year, so if you check out some of my earlier entries from January-May I'm in the dorm, maybe those will help you with some healthy in-room meal ideas! Good luck!
- August 25, 2008 at 3:05 PM
- Cookie said...
I wish my schedule change slightly during the week like yours does but mine is literally the SAME everyday! At least it's easy to remember right? I'm also an early riser. (I wake up at 5:30 on weekdays and rarely ever sleep past 8 on the weekends.) I just love getting my exercise over with first thing in the morning! That way, I KNOW it gets done for sure! Good luck with your schedule! I'm sure you'll do fine. :)
- August 25, 2008 at 6:55 PM


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Is there someone in your life (could be you!) that LOVES to travel, book staycations or fab vacations?! This post is for those with a traveling heart! I loved rounding up things for this collage - it got me excited for a few trips we have planned this Spring! A gift that could be really fun for someone who likes to travel is this life planner by Erin Condren! She also sells things like the "on the Go! travel checklist" and luggage identification tags! There's something for everyone there so I thought it was worth mentioning!
I wanted to highlight a few things in the graphic below! This camera is currently on major sale and under $100! I really LOVE this duffle by Sole Society! We actually got a bag similar to this one for London and it's so great for 2-3 day trips or as an overnight bag! I also thought these Ugg fleece lined socks ($40) were pretty perfect for sticking in your carry on! If you're planning to book a long flight - you can get comfy in these, and of course - don't forget an eye mask! This one is adorable! There's more below! Enjoy :)
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Why did he come?
Picking up from yesterday on why are we here, what is the purpose of life, let's take a moment to look at Jesus. The commemoration of his crucifixion is tomorrow, so it seems like a good time to consider why He came. If Jesus had come to pursue his own happiness, he would have been born in the usual way, married at the expected time, had children, perhaps taught in the synagogues as a rabbi, and lived a typical Jewish life during Roman times. He might have taken up the life of a zealot, a political mercenary, or he might have done all he could to keep the peace. From a purely human standpoint, he would have been rather ordinary - like everyone else - like us.
But Jesus was not ordinary because He had the uniqueness of being both God and man. Let's set that aside for a moment though.
When Jesus came to earth, He didn't come to show off the fact that He was God. He came to fulfill a specific purpose. He also came to fulfill specific prophecies of the Old Testament. And He came to die on a Roman cross for a specific reason.
Being God, He knew His purpose before He even stepped over the threshold from heaven to earth. Being man, everything He did was in accordance with that purpose. He did not come to fulfill his own personal happiness.
He came for a much more profound joy.
Hebrews 12 tells us that "For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross..."
What was that joy set before Him? He revealed it in what is known as His High Priestly prayer in John 17:
"Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world."
The joy set before Him - was us! Those who believed in Him - He wanted them to see where He came from, to meet His Father in person. He wanted them (and us who believe now) to share His glory and His joy. So He endured the cross (a most humiliating death) to bring that about, because there was no other way for us to get there unless He made a way. (But more on why that was necessary tomorrow.)
God isn't a killjoy who wants those who love Him to live miserable lives. On the contrary, He wants our lives to have meaning and purpose too. But our purpose isn't to pursue selfish happiness where we have to have every condition right to please ourselves. It isn't instant gratification or material pleasure. True happiness comes in setting aside self in order to seek Him.
Why did he come? He came because of love. He came so we could know Him. God doesn't want to be thought of as the happy genie who is at our beck and call. That's not who He is. God is the very lover of our souls, the only one who knows why we long to be happy. And the only one who can give us something much better than that temporary condition.
He came for joy.
He came for us.


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Showbiz Highlights of 2014
O21 was a Pakistani spy thriller film, directed by Jami, co-directed by Summer Nicks and produced by Zeba Bakhtiar and her son Azaan Sami Khan. It is the first spy action thriller movie from Pakistan.
Film O21, produced by One Motion Pictures, is based on a screenplay by the international award winning writer, Summer Bodhi Nicks. Zeba Bakhtiar is the film's executive producer and the lead roles are played by Aamina Sheikh, winner of the best actress prize at the New York International Film Festival, the renowned actor Shaan Shahid who has received accolades through countless Pakistani blockbusters, most recently Waar. Here it is worth mentioning that O21 is the 576th feature film of Shaan's career.
On the other hand Na Maloom Afraad was also a big hit of the year. In which new talent performed so well that mad Na Maloom Afraad a worth watching film of 2014.
31 films have been released in 2014, summary is as follow:-
Aslam Dar Passed Away
Renowned film director and lifetime chairman of the Pakistan Film Directors Association Aslam Dar passed away in Lahore on 24 December 2014. According to his son Usman Dar, Aslam Dar suddenly had high blood pressure on 24 December 2014 and he was evacuated to Behria Town Hospital where in spite of all out efforts by the doctors finally he died on the same date. His funeral was held at Behria Grand Mosque on 25 December 2014.
Meera proposed Imran Khan
I Am Ready To Marry Imran Khan, Actress Meera… by mastmahool
Actress Meera has formally proposed Imran Khan and claimed that he would be more popular after their marriage. Although Imran Khan has refused the proposal by saying that he'll consider his marriage after Neya Pakistan but still Meera is inclined towards the hero of Pakistan.
Films released on this Eid ul Fitr 2014
This year the mega budget film Sultanat was released on eve of Eid ul Fitr, the only Urdu film which was released on Eid. According to Choudhry Kamran, the distributor and producer of the film, Chaudhry Kamran, that total two hundred and fifty million rupees were expended on the making of the film so that mean Sultanat is the most expensive movie ever produced in Pakistan. The film had multi-star cast including artistes from across the border which included Ahsan Khan, Javeria Abbasi, Javed Sheikh, Sila Hussein, Kashif Mehmood, Deepak Shirke, Akashdeep Saigal, Shweta Tiwari, Zainab Qayyum, Nayyar Ejaz, Shabbir Jan, Sara Loren and Mustafa Qureshi. The renowned model Zainab Qayyum debut her film career through this film. Primarily Sultanat was an action and romantic film created and directed by Syed Faisal Bokhari which shot in Dubai, Egypt, Pakistan and Singapore. Veteran writer Pervez Kalim has penned down the story and Sajid Hussain composed the music. The film industry has pinned high hopes on the success of the movie. The film was released in all over Pakistan and other countries that included, in Lahroe it was released at Metropole, Super Shabistan, DHA, Sozo World, Cine Star, Cine Star Taj, Cine Gold, Super Cinema Vogue Tower, Super Royal Palm, PAF Cinema and Shalimar Bedian Road (Lahore), in Karachi, Capri, Atrium, Nueplex, Bambino, Cinepax, Universe Cineplex and Zeenat, other cities at Cine Moosh (Hyderabad), Cine Mehfil and Super Parwana (Sialkot), Taj Mehal, Nagina and Sabina of Faisalabad, Zinco and Roxy (Gujranwala) Shaheen and Roshan (Sargodha), Cine Gold Plex, Arena, Centaurus, Cinepax and Ciros of Rawalpindi / Islamabad
Tribute to Sangeeta
To pay tribute to Actress turned director Sangeeta was held at Al-Hamra Hall which was organized by Asian Cultural Association of Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by a large number of showbiz personalities including Habib, Aslam Dar, Syed Noor, Arshad Waraich, Joni Malik, Mian Rashid Farzand, Imran Hussaini, Sohail Hussaini, Qaiser Sanaullah Khan, Nadeem Pehalwan, Tariq Malik, Durdana Rehman, javed Raza and Fayaz khan. Every speaker came on the set appricaiated Sangeeta for her sound grip on acting and film direction skills. At the end while giving her responding speech, Sangeeta desired that at the time of her death her Janaza should be taken to film studio which made her Sangeeta from Parveen. Senior journalist Tufail Dada hosted the tribute ceremony.
Zil-e-Huma passed away
Zil-e-Huma the daughter of renowned singer Noor Jahan, passed away on May 16, 2014 at the age of seventy. Zil-e-Huma was shifted from Agha Khan Hospital, Karachi to Lahore and admitted in local hospital where she was receiving medical treatment. Previously her foot fingers were amputated now her leg was under question. She was suffering from heat and kidneys problem but with passage of each she her health condition was deteriorated and finally she was placed on ventilator.Read more»
Film unit of Pashto film Badmasha Nu Badmash met an accident while coming back from Muzaffarabad to Lahore.
On March 30, 2014 completion of film shooting of Pashto film Badmasha Nu Badmash at Muzafarabad, its film unit moved back to Lahore at night but just after moving out of the city the coach slipped on a stone and driver was unable to control the coach and it fell down into the roadside gap. Resultantly many film unit crew sustained major injuries which includes still photographer Farrukh Khan, Hamayun Safdar where as senior cameraman Shabir Hiader Shah was seriously injured but finally he died. His dead body was evacuated to Lahore where his funeral prayers were held at his residence at Huma Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore. Shabir Hiader Shah was brother of renowned film director Naseem Haider Shah.
Sana Khan passed away… Mar 7, 2007
Film censor board placed under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
An official gazette has been issued by the government regarding placing of Central film censor board under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Previously the board was working under Cultural ministry but when ministry of culture was designated under provincial arrangements so film censor board was working under cabinet division headed by Syed Irshad Ali as Chairman. Now with the change in the status a notification would be released for new chairman and vice chairman of the Film Censor Board.
Sultan Rahi's 18th Death Anniversary
Sultan Rahi's 18th death anniversary was observed on January 9, 2014. Almost all the TV channels broadcasted special tribute to the legend. May Almighty bless the departed soul in eternal peace. Here is one tribute example:- Read more »
Yasin Gorija's 8th Anniversary
Renowned film journalist and historian Yasin Gorija's 8th death anniversary was celebrated at Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture on December 26, 2013. The program was organized by his lifetime companion Tufail Akhtar Dada, Sughra Sadaf (PILAC) and Rana Naveed Ahmed. Aizaz Ahmed Azer performed the duties of stage secretary of the tribute ceremony. Writer Pervez Kaleem, Actress Bahar, Bushra Rehman (Writer, columnist and politician), Baba Muhammad Yahya Khan, Pervez Rahi, Almas Bobby, Tufail Akhtar paid their humble tribute to one of the pioneers of film Journalism in Pakistan. Family members of Yasin Gorija, Khursheed Alam (Writer) and many more attended the function and during the function Pervez Rahi was awarded with life Achievement Award. Curator mpaop also attended the ceremony on invitation of Tufail Akhtar Dada. Read More…


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Once again, in what is becoming a commonplace occurrence, another online website announced that it has been hacked. This time, it is Yahoo. And this time, it was nearly a half billion users. While anyone who has an online account with any site, from your local newspaper to a national chain store is at risk of having their information stolen. And while there is never a sure way to keep your information or finances 100% safe, there are things you can do to try to minimize the damage.
I try to use generic information on a site, including using my business address and phone number, as well as a generic date of birth. I also try to use initials only in the name on the account, and link it to a generic email account like Gmail. And finally, to try to make sure I don't wind up getting hit for huge financial losses, I use a prepaid credit card in order to limit liability. Also, change your password regularly, and make it more secure.
Of course, these are just my personal guidelines, I recommend you check your account, and check out the information in the article. SInce this happened 2 years ago, you never know what the final outcome will be.
If you have any security tips you want to share with the world, or at least the people that read my blog, please post them in the comment area below.
Source: Are you a Yahoo user? Here's what you should do


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It has been so long since I shared a book review with you! Life has been a little crazy this last year and I've found it more difficult in this season to read or at least finish a book.
Today I want to share with you just why I love the book Own Your Life by Sally Clarkson. Own Your Life is for women who are ready to live each day with intention but not just intention, spiritual intention. You'll learn how to live each day with purpose and confidence as you let God lead you and discover His fingerprints throughout all of the small and big details in your life.
Sally is a great mentor for us younger wives. She is the Titus 2 woman the Bible describes and one that we should listen to with open ears. Are you going to agree with everything she says, probably not, but don't throw the baby away with the bath water.
Own Your Life is broken into five parts: Barriers to Owning Your Life, Owning Your Vision, Owning Your Life by Giving God Control, Owning Your Life by Partnering with God, Owning Your Life by Loving Well. Let's take a look at each section.
Barriers to Owning Your Life
This section tackles all of the lies that we have swimming around between our ears.
You have no purpose. As homemakers, it's so easy to believe this lie. LIfe is full of mundane tasks and as a wife and mother it's easy to get bored, bogged down, feel underappreciated and not valued. WHile wiping noses and behinds we forget that what we are doing within the walls of our homes will impact the next generation and do matter. Sally reminds us to find beauty in the ordinary and to own each of those moments.
A radical life for Christ is not always visible to outside eyes. p. 11
Our attitude and choices during this season will shape our lives and highly impact the lives of the little people we serve at home. We have a choice even in the mundane chores that we do.
To take responsibility for my choices, attitude, will, and actions, knowing they would all have consequences for eternity. Once I understood that my integrity was built when no one but Christ was looking, I was motivated to remain faithful in moments alone with Him and my Bible. p. 12
You have no time. Another lie we tell ourselves. We are all just too busy. Too busy to read the Word, too busy to pray, too busy to memorize Scripture. If only life would just slow down, if only you weren't being pulled in 100 different directions then you could spend some time alone with Christ.
Sally gently reminds us that we make time for what we deem important. We need to take charge of our calendars and stop being its victim. It's time to be intentional with our time and manage things better. We need to stop letting life just happen to us, we have control over what we allow into our lives and what we don't.
We can make Bible study a priority. We can make prayer a priority as well. We need to learn some self-discipline in both of these areas. We have the power to bring our lives back into order.
Busyness falsely promises productivity. p. 17
You aren't good enough. The biggest lie of them all, the one that most of us are the most easily caught up in. The voice between our ears telling us that we aren't good enough, aren't smart enough, aren't perfect enough, aren't popular enough, and on and on the list can go.
Maybe you've had people in your life who have made you feel like you aren't good enough. Parents who've been overly critical. A parent who has left. A friend who nitpicks everything about you. Whoever it was or is, it's time to make their voice get out of your head.
You are good enough. We waste so much time trying to please other people. We waste so much time tearing ourselves down. Time is valuable and if we stopped wasting it this way we'd get a lot more done. If we stopped being so worried or scared if we had the confidence we needed we could do some amazing things for Christ.
Only God offers deep-down inner acceptance and approval. Only His unconditional love and acceptance will satisfy our longings. Only His ways bring vibrant health. p. 31
Owning your life must begin with a healhty view of yourself that is based on what God things of you. p.32
Sally then goes on to list the ways that you can start having this healthy view. But you're going to have to pick up the book to see those gems!
Owning Your Vision
This second of the book is all about mapping out your purpose. We are encouraged to dream big, live life with the end in mind (who do you want to be in 25 years?), and learn self-discipline in order to do so.
Another part of this owning your vision section is about enduring the hardships that God brings into your life when He's growing you. In order to grow, we need to be pruned and trained. You are going to have some hard times in life, what will you do? WIll you quit and throw in the towel or will you endure hardness?
Owning and submitting to God's training process is essential to devopling our inner character. p. 56
Owning Your Life by Giving God Control
Control plays a big part in our anxiety. We have to learn that God is in control and that He allows everything into our lives for a reason and that He will work everything out for our good in His time. Without giving God this control we will be filled with fear, anxiety, discontentment, and bitterness.
Sally reminds us to come to God like a child. Our faith increases when we come to Him as a child in wonder at all the amazing things He has done and will continue to do. But we can't do anything of this until we take our eyes off ourselves, our fears, our problems and put them on Jesus. Again Sally gives us steps do so but you will have to read the book!
Another way to own your life by giving God control is being filled with the Spirit. Each day we need to remember that we have the Holy Ghost living within us, we need to pour out His love on those in our home and anyone else that we come into contact with that day. The fruits of the Spirit help us to know how to do this on a daily basis. It all comes back to giving God control.
Walking by the Spirit means yielding our thoughts, attitudes, desires, prayers, and goals to the SPirit as we go about our days. p. 89
Are your heart and will willing to do so? You have the choice to own your life. You have the choice to live a life that matters for Christ, one that impacts the next generation, one that encourages others.
Owning Your Life by Partnering with God
This is where we get into the meat of how to do all of the things discussed! This is where we find the practical steps to take each day to own your life. You can't do things without knowing why you are doing things, otherwise, you will fail. Sally sets us up for success in this book!
Owning the spiritual disciplines. Bible study. Prayer. THese practices make us aware of God's presence in our lives. We cannot be close to God without these. We cannot walk in the Spirit without them.
It is impossible to be godly and mature without spending extensive time with God. p. 100
One of my favorite quotes from the book comes from this section:
The most significant habit in my own life has been filling my mind and heart with the Word of God. It has fueled every good work I have ever accomplished. p. 102
Since we all go through busy seasons, it's important that we stop and rest and refuel in these disciplines each day in order to keep on serving.
Sally goes on to encourage us to increase our faith, leaving a legacy of faith, taking care of your emotional health by having soul-filling habits and hobbies, moving past hurt and godly character within this section. There is so much that I could write a blog post on each! But again, I encourage you to grab the book because it is dripping with so much godly wisdom that will have a huge impact on your life.
Owning Your Life by Loving Well
This last section again is filled with some practical advice on how to own your life well. Loving others well is a huge part of that since we are always in contact with others whether we are homemakers or work outside the home. We all have an influence over someone, are you loving them well?
Owning the atmosphere in your home. As wives, our attitude influences the entire house more than any other force. If mama ain't happy, nobodies happy is the saying. And oh how true it is! But have you given any thought to other things that influence the atmosphere in your home? THe music, the decorations, the warmth? All of these influence people and communicate love.
The book closes with practical advice on your marriage and your mothering to help you own your life and live a life that counts for Christ. A life that leaves a footprint on those who knew you. Sally gives one last reminder to be intentional with every moment that you have with those that you serve. You do have a choice on how each day, week, month and year will play out.
Friend, you do have a choice on how each day, week, month and year will play out. You have a choice in the direction that your life is going, the atmosphere in your home and how to no longer live with the lies between your ears. It's time to own your life, the one you want and to love it! It's time to love well, influence others and have a deep intimate relationship with Christ. Are you ready? Are you willing to own your life? To soak in all of the wisdom that Sally lays out there for us, Own Your Life is a must read for every Christian woman. You will feel empowered to start making choices that will have an influence over today and years to come. This is a book that I highly suggest having in paperback. You will mark up this one with any kind of writing utensil next to you!


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Happy Sunday, Y'all! I hope everyone is having the best weekend! Two of my girlfriends from college came up to Chicago this weekend for our annual girl's weekend & we had so much fun! I wore this jacket to brunch & had been waiting for a bit warmer weather to bring it out!
I saw this denim jacket online and couldn't wait to style it. When I received it, I was surprised to see that that ribbon was not already laced through the jacket. This excited me because I immediately was thinking of cool ways to tie and style the ribbon. I ended up going to a simple look and added a bit of length at the end for the bows.
I love the heaviness of the jacket and it fits a bit oversized, which I love so I can layer sweaters and scarves and other cold-weather necessities. The quality is great and it comes in three different color and ribbon style options, one of which is on sale! Shop the look below along with some of my other Shein Favorites right now!
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JACOB LAKE, Ariz. — North Rim operations in Grand Canyon National Park will begin day use operations Nov. 1.
At that time, the Visitor Center, Backcountry Office and Campground Kiosk will be closed. The entrance station will be unstaffed, but fees will continue to be collected via an automated machine. Limited park staff is present on the North Rim year-round.
Visitors exploring the North Rim after Oct. 15 are advised to bring enough food and water for the day, as services may not be available. Visitors wishing to camp at the North Rim after Oct. 31 should contact the South Rim Backcountry Information Center at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (928) 638-7875. Visitors should be aware no water will be available after Oct. 31. All campers must possess a valid backcountry permit for overnight stays. If camping after Nov. 1, vehicles will not be allowed in the campground.
The gates on Highway 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, will be closed Dec. 3 or after the first major snow storm.
All visitors wishing to visit the North Rim after Oct. 15 should prepare for winter travel and for winter driving conditions on Highway 67 and throughout the park. Snow, ice or rain are common during this time of the year. The self-serve gas station, with diesel, will remain available but will only accept credit or debit cards as long as the road is open.
Nearby, year-round lodging, food services and fuel is located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, Arizona and Kanab, Utah. The North Rim Lodge Gift Shop will remain open through Nov. 30 offering limited snacks and souvenirs.
All visitor service operations on the North Rim will resume on May 15, 2019. The South Rim and Inner Canyon facilities remain open year-round. More information is available at (928) 638-7888 or www.nps.gov/grca.
Information provided by NPS.
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Russian liberal opposition party Yabloko has announced they will boycott upcoming local elections in Ingushetia in response a crackdown on dissent following last year's Chechen-Ingush land deal. [Read more…]
Abkhazian president bows to opposition over election date
Abkhazian President Raul Khadzhimba has urged parliament to approve a constitutional amendment that would allow this year's presidential election to be postponed, a key demand of opposition protesters. [Read more…]
Azerbaijan's 'selective ignoring' of European Court compensation rulings
Despite the European Court of Human Rights awarding compensation to dozens of activists and opposition figures in Azerbaijan, many say the government is not paying up. [Read more…]
Georgian opposition gives government 16 December 'deadline'
Leaders and supporters of the United National Movement-led opposition coalition gathered in central Tbilisi on Sunday demanding the government negotiate with the opposition before the president-elect's inauguration day.
Azerbaijan: a hostile environment for genuine opposition parties
Nearly five years after the Azerbaijani government began a renewed crackdown on dissenting voices, the environment remains hostile for opposition parties. The authorities create the semblance of a multi-party system by financing political parties whose role is to function as the opposition while maintaining the status quo. Some fear that suppressing genuine opposition and excluding it from the political arena will lead to more radical forms of activism, which could ultimately be damaging for the state.
Azerbaijan's snap election: an election 'without the headache'
Azerbaijan is holding snap presidential elections on 11 April under a new constitution. Despite the opposition candidates not barred from or boycotting the race trying to present themselves as independent or oppositional, there is little doubt Ilham Aliyev will be reelected to a now extended term of seven more years.
How and why a piece of central Tbilisi was sold for ₾1
Tbilisi city authorities have come under fire for a recent decision to privatise a plot of land in central Tbilisi. The sale was for just ₾1 ($0.40), to a company connected to Georgia's wealthiest, and perhaps most influential person — billionaire ex–Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili.
'Anti–Russian fascist' rally met by far-right in Tbilisi
In response to last week's far-right March of Georgians, three opposition parties joined forces on 23 July to rally against what they call 'Russian fascism'. The 'anti–Russian fascist' protesters were met by counter demonstrators supporting the March of Georgians in Tbilisi. [Read more…]
Five Chechen-born men sentenced for murder of Boris Nemtsov
On 13 July, Moscow City District Court concluded the trial of five Chechen-born men accused of murdering Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov. All were found guilty and sentenced to 11–19 years in prison.
Azerbaijani activist found dead in jail
Human rights activist Mehman Galandarov was found dead in Baku Detention Centre on 28 April; according to an official statement by the authorities, Galandarov committed suicide.


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This year's observance of 'Take Back the Night', an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women and sexual assault, will be held this Thursday from 6-7.30pm.
The rally, at George Town's Centennial Square in front of the Court House, is being co-ordinated by the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre to create a supportive environment for expression and empowerment.
The event during the Sexual Assault Awareness Month includes poetry readings, survivor stories, an interpretive dance presentation and a Purple Dragon self-defence demonstration. CICC also plan to have sexual assault fact and fiction throughout the evening's programme.
Organisers are encouraging families to attend as the event is intended to be fun while as well as informative. Refreshments will be served.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month observed internationally in April aims to support the survivors, victims and families of sexual violence and agencies providing support intervention and prevention services.
About Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night's roots may go back to 1877 when women protested the fear and violence they experienced after dark in the streets of London.
Others believe that the first rally occurred in 1976 when women attending the International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women lit candles and took to the moonlit streets of Belgium to denounce violence against women.
While the origins of Take Back the Night may be disputed, its impact is undeniable. Since its inception, thousands of Take Back the Night marches and rallies have taken place worldwide.
Today, survivor testimonials are an inseparable part of Take Back the Night. Most rallies offer survivors an opportunity to give voice to their experiences and publicly affirm their transition from victim to survivor.
Common components of Take Back the Night rallies include candlelight vigils, empowerment marches, and survivor testimonials. The unifying theme throughout such events is the assertion that all human beings have the right to be free from violence, the right to be heard, and the right to reclaim those rights if they are violated.


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The PhotoVoice Project
Having made the 8,000+ mile trek from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (formerly Burma) to Indianapolis, a group of local adolescents from Indy's Burmese refugee community now find their way into Hank and Dolly's Gallery at the Harrison Center as a part of the PhotoVoice Project.
The PhotoVoice Project featured this month is all about the unique voice found in photography. Each participant was given a camera to capture his or her particular vantage point on various topics such as the themes related to the well-being, relationships, and healthcare in the Burmese refugee community. They were later discussed in small groups. "A wealth of knowledge was gained by using these photos to help elicit conversation," project coordinator Megan Song McHenry said, "and we hope this exhibit will help share this knowledge with the greater Indianapolis community."
"The goal of our PhotoVoice Project is to give local adolescents in the Burmese refugee community a voice to discuss their community and experiences," McHenry explained. "These adolescents are in a unique position within their communities as their ability to learn English and the customs of Western culture quickly, enables them to act as liaisons between their families and their new home in Indianapolis."
Consisting of around 30 photographs all taken by these young people in Indy's Burmese community, this show enables the viewer to look through the eyes of someone from a vastly different culture. These photos take the viewer on a journey through the world of the Burmese other. They challenge us to perhaps rewrite our personal definitions of "neighbor" while simultaneously offering a rich diversity to our city. Accompanying the photographs are powerful descriptions written to help the viewer understand the culture, experiences, and resilience of this unique Burmese refugee population.
As a program partnered with the Burmese American Community Institute and made possible by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the PhotoVoice Project is working to build a thriving, self-sufficient, sustainable, and integrated Burmese community in Indianapolis.
Come see the bridges being built through the photography of these young Burmese immigrants, and get to know an increasingly prominent subculture of your city.
The PhotoVoice Project hangs in Hank and Dolly's Gallery through February 27th.


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I don't know about you, but I do struggle to make packed lunches interesting and healthy, too. I've been trying different fillings for rice wraps and this was our successful experiment this weekend - just in time for school to start back today. As always, I love to get your recipes, so please do email ideas to me!
Quick and Easy Rice Wraps:
Spring Roll Wrappers (16 cm in diameter)
For the filling - these are just ideas, you can really use anything!
Fine Rice noodles - prepare according to packet instructions
Cooked prawns/leftover chicken
Cashew nuts, roughly chopped
Cucumber - chopped into small pieces
Avocado - chopped into small pieces
Coriander - chopped
Toasted Sesame Oil
Mix all of the above - you might want to chop the noodles up a bit for ease
Immerse the wrappers in warm water (or according to packet instructions) for a few seconds and place on a tea towel to soften. Place on a board and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling along the centre. Fold in the opposing side of the wrapper and then one of the remaining sides to cover the filling by about a third. Continue to roll the wrapper so the filling is enclosed.
The wraps can be served immediately or chilled until needed. Serve with chili dipping sauce.


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Wayne Gandy is a former All-American and Pro-Football player that played in the NFL for fifteen seasons.
His career includes playing for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburg Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. Since retirement, Wayne has been a full time sports broadcaster for major networks like CBS and ESPN. He also has his own radio show called "The Sports Joc" which airs every morning from 8am to 10 am. We caught up with Wayne to see where he is now, and what life has been like after football.
Wayne Gandy doesn't remember the first time he picked up a football; in fact if it were up to him, he would have rather played basketball. In Wayne's case, it was his 8th grade football coach who he originally thought was his P.E. Instructor. His future coach randomly handed him a helmet, and told him to report for football practice that afternoon. The coach gave him an ultimatum, he had to join the football team (which of course wasn't true), and the rest was history with Wayne Gandy.
In high school he was ranked All-State, All-City, All-County, and All-American, and his standout performances at Auburn University lead to him being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1994.
Wayne's venture into sports broadcasting actually started while he was still in the NFL. His neighbor convinced him to dabble into radio, and about a year after retirement, Wayne began working as full time broadcaster hosting his own show entitled "The Sports Joc," and covering football for ESPN and Georgia State University.
He has also continued to raise his family. His daughter, Phoenix Gandy, is a highly skilled tennis player attending Tennessee State University and studying to be a dentist. There is no pressure on for her to go pro, as Wayne says he is leaving that decision up to her. He is however her biggest fan, cheering her on at her matches, and giving her advice whenever necessary.
When asked if Wayne keeps his own personal scrapbook of Phoenix, he said;
"Oh yeah, I have a lot of photos of her over the years. I go to her games and tournaments; I was just at one the other day! I have quite a few pictures of her playing tennis in my phone. So I have definitely kept those things."
Last but not least, we asked Wayne if he had any advice for our young ScrapSports audience. He stressed the importance of having an obsession with whatever career field you choose to pursue, and being willing to work hard to achieve your dreams. He also emphasized the importance of having an education as in reality, only a small percentage of athletes actually make it to the pros. So keeping your options open is very important.
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I first fell in love with Swiss oatmeal when I had it the CornerBakery cafe. While I do love me some regular oatmeal from time to time, in the summer months I tend to gravitate towards meals that are cold, refreshing and 'light.' This oatmeal is healthy, delicious and won't make you sweat more than you already do during the summer months in Chicago.
- 1/2 cup of quick cooling oatmeal
- 2 spoonfuls of greek yogurt ( I use 2% Fage)
- 1/2 tbs of brown sugar
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 green apple, diced
- 2 tbs of dried cranberries
- sliced almonds
The night before, combine oatmeal with water in a bowl (enough water to cover the top of the oats) and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, drain water if necessary and add the yogurt along with the brown sugar, apples, banana, cranberries, and almonds. ENJOY! If you want to up the protein, you can add chia seeds or if you want it a little less thick, you can always add some almond milk or regular milk (depending on your preference).
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Lahore, 6 February 2019: The 52nd meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Board of Governors (BoG) will take place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Thursday.
PCB Chairman Mr. Ehsan Mani will chair the meeting, while Mr. Shah Dost and Mr. Akbar Durrani will attend their first PCB BoG meetings. Mr. Shah has replaced Mr. Murad Ismail as a Member following the recent Quetta Region elections, while Mr. Akbar has replaced Mr. Jamil Ahmed as Secretary IPC as well as an Ex-Officio Member.
This will also be the first meeting of PCB Managing Director, Mr. Wasim Khan, who assumed charge on Wednesday.
Among other matters, the BoG will receive a report from the Task Force on domestic cricket structure and an update on the HBL Pakistan Super League.
The following is the composition of the BoG:
- Mr. Ehsan Mani (Chairman, PCB)
- Mr. Asad Ali Khan (Member)
- Lt Gen (R) Muzammil Hussain (Member)
- Lt Gen (R) Javed Zia (Member)
- Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Butt (Member)
- Dr Najeeb Samie (Member)
- Mr. Kabir Ahmed Khan (Member)
- Mr. Shahrez Abdullah Khan (Member)
- Mr. Shah Dost (Member)
- Mr. Akbar Durrani (Ex-Officio)
Media arrangements:
There will be NO media briefing at the end of the meeting and the outcomes will be announced via a media release. The PCB will also release photos and video footage of the meeting through its usual channels.


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The wombat says: Fishing. Not a sport this wombat is acquainted with, what with me a being a vegetarian and all that. And I've never been to Alaska either. You´re more likely to see me swinging my bat on the Cricket Star slot machine– another excellent choice I might add.
But, for those you who like to try the 'catch of the day', or simply like to travel to very cold and far off lands, then Alaskan Fishing slot might just float your (fishing) boat. If not, you can always try our Playboy slot game– an altogether racier affair.
I asked my cousin who's a keen angler how playing pokies compares to getting out there in the countryside with a fishing rod and a box of tackle. And guess what he told me? "Spinning the reels is just as exciting as reeling in a whopper, Cuz, just a bit less wet". So now we know. Anyway back to the game. Will Alaskan Fishing slot have enough play to 'hook' you in? Or will you it let you down like an old boot on the end of a cast off? Let's find out.
Alaskan Fishing is from Microgaming (of Win Sum Dim Sum fame) and has 5 reels and is a '243 ways to win' slot. What is a 243 wins to win slot? I hear you ask, Well Wombat fans, it's pretty simple; land a combo of 3x or more matching symbols on consecutive reels anywhere from left to right, and you win. It's like having 243 pay-lines but without all the hassle, and will help you 'catch' some cracking big wins
The fishing symbols on the reels include; a big old grizzly bear with a fish in its mouth, an eagle swooping down, a seaplane, a great big bloody salmon, another huge fish, a fishing rod, some colourful bait and a winner's trophy.
The Scatter in the game is the fishing tackle box. Land 3 of these to trigger off your Free Spins Round. The Alaskan Fishing Logo is your Wild symbol in this slot, and will substitute all other symbols on the reels apart from the Tackle Box Scatter. It will also appear stacked both in the base game, and during the Free Spins bonus.
Last of all is the Fisherman symbol. To set off the the Fly Fishing bonus game, you need to land this happy-looking chap on reels 1 and 5 at the same time.
Once you've triggered the Fly Fishing bonus, you'll be transported to a peaceful lakeside spot where you'll get to pick 5 different places (out of a possible 10) to cast your reel and fish for extra cash wins. There are 3 prizes, the Small Fish, the Medium Fish and the Big Fish. Once you've finished the round, a random multiplier of between 2x and 15x is added to your wins, too! You'll have a whale of a time.
15 Free Spins are yours in this cheeky little bonus Wombat Fans, plus anything you win will be doubled here! You can also re-trigger the Free Spins in this round, while the Fly Fishing can be set off during play too. Brill-iant!
The graphics aren't amazing in Alaskan Fishing, but we quite like the nature theme which makes a change from the usual slots. The Free Spins is generous and with Stacked Wilds, can be a nice little money spinner. Plaice your bets! Sorry, we couldn't help it…


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"In praise of those who came before us, with hope for those who will come after us"
Please join us for an evening of poetry, dance, reading and art to benefit 350.org, a political action group that devotes its efforts to fighting climate change
Readings by R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder, and members of Sweet Action Poetry Collective. Dances choreographed by Cynthia Kalathas and Lori Ana Perez-Piazza and performed by Judy Schneier, Alicia Lafranchi, Lindsay Blake and Lori Ana Perez-Piazza
A silent auction with something for everyone, fine art, a weekend in a Woodstock Craftsman cottage, and more will be held as well to further benefit 350.org
Free refreshments, beer, and wine will be served. Click here for the Facebook invite


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