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Today we have a Q&A with Lisa Jewell, an internationally bestselling author whose new book, THE HOUSE WE GREW UP IN, is on sale this August from Atria. Lisa is a UK bestseller year after year, but we think THE HOUSE WE GREW UP IN is her finest book yet. It has something for everyone: family tragedies, hoarding, late in life internet lovers, mother/daughter and father/son battles. It's enchanting, heartbreaking, beautiful, fun and full of emotional depth. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Tell me about the first book you ever purchased.
Strangely, I don't have this memory at all. My sisters and I were library kids, our mother took us every week, so maybe I didn't even buy a book as a child! My earliest memory of taking a book out of the library was one of the Ant & Bee series of books; these were quirky, almost surreal books about best friends Ant (an ant) and Bee (a bee) who travelled around together having offbeat adventures. I didn't know it at the time but they were written by an educationalist to teach children to read by themselves.
Have you ever read a book in order to impress someone?
I was married to an intellectual in my early twenties and read pretty much every book on his shelves in order to impress him! The heaviest was probably a book of Noam Chomsky essays. My current husband forced One Hundred Years of Solitude onto me in the early days of our relationship, which I read to please him. And on which we still remain entirely divided.
What was your favorite book as a child?
I was a self-guided reader as a child and went quickly from the classics (the Secret Garden, the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe) to more adult books. But my favourites were my Agatha Christies. I read four a week until I'd bled the library dry.
Is there an author who inspired you to be a writer?
When I was between jobs as a twentysomething, still thinking that writing books was something only self-referential men and middle-aged women did, I read High Fidelity by Nick Hornby. It turned my thinking around and made me realise that there was a market for a younger, lighter, contemporary voice, and that it needed to be female. I started writing my first novel later that week.
Is there something on your bookshelves we'd be surprised to find there?
Quite the opposite, I think you'd find my bookshelves utterly predictable. Just piles and piles of page-turn-y contemporary fiction.
Tell me a funny/odd/interesting anecdote from a reading, or book signing.
This is very odd and I'm not sure particularly funny, but a girl once came to a signing holding my backlist and asked me to sign them all to her unborn children as she thought she was going to die young. It was a very strange thing to find myself doing.
What book are you reading right now, and why?
I am reading a book called We Are Called To Rise by an American writer called Laura McBride. It was sent to me as a proof by her UK publishers and I'm reading it because they did such a good job of making it sound like I'd be mad not to. I'm a quarter of the way through and so far I would say they were right.
Is there a book you re-read over and over?
No, I never reread. My reading pile is too big and tantalizing.
What book have you recommended most recently?
I think it would probably have been the only non-fiction I read last year which was Love, Nina by Nina Stibbe, a memoir of very funny letters from the nanny of a famous literary editor in London sent home to her sister in the Midlands in 1980. I'm not sure what an American reader would make of it, it's very idiosyncratic and achingly British, but it warmed my heart and made me laugh an awful lot.
What book do you feel everyone should read?
If a reader has the gumption, I don't think anyone should go their grave without trying a Charles Dickens.
About the Author
Lisa Jewell was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. She is the internationally bestselling author of ten previous novels, including The Making of Us and Before I Met You. Find out more at Facebook.com/LisaJewellOfficial or follow her on Twitter @LisaJewellUK.
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Meet the Bird family. They live in a honey-colored house in a picture-perfect Cotswolds village, with rambling, unkempt gardens stretching beyond. Pragmatic Meg, dreamy Beth, and tow-headed twins Rory and Rhys all attend the village school and eat home-cooked meals together every night. Their father is a sweet gangly man named Colin, who still looks like a teenager with floppy hair and owlish, round-framed glasses. Their mother is a beautiful hippy named Lorelei, who exists entirely in the moment. And she makes every moment sparkle in her children's lives.
Then one Easter weekend, tragedy comes to call. The event is so devastating that, almost imperceptibly, it begins to tear the family apart. Years pass as the children become adults, find new relationships, and develop their own separate lives. Soon it seems as though they've never been a family at all. But then something happens that calls them back to the house they grew up in—and to what really happened that Easter weekend so many years ago.
Told in gorgeous, insightful prose that delves deeply into the hearts and minds of its characters, The House We Grew Up In is the captivating story of one family's desire to restore long-forgotten peace and to unearth the many secrets hidden within the nooks and crannies of home.


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Most portfolios are made up of stocks, bonds and cash. Real estate – through REITs – and commodities have also made their way into plenty of portfolios as well. The reason for all of this comes down to diversification. That is, putting together a portfolio of assets that move in different ways from each other. The idea is that through diversification, we can get better long-term returns.
And that's true, for the most part.
The problem is that a standard portfolio of stocks, bonds, cash and REITs/commodities may not make much sense on their own anymore. Correlations for these assets are getting closer and closer as more investors own them. That diversification might just go out of the window.
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Will Congress be Choosing our Next President?
With Trump continuing to win all around the country and, the Republican establishment's Stop Trump movement seemingly unable to do it's job, it's getting more and more realistic that Trump will the 1237 delegates he needs to secure the Republican Presidential nomination or that he'll be so close to that number that it would be very difficult for the establishment to deny him his win without an utter catastrophe on it's hands.
With that in mind there has been talk that it will be the Establishment itself, and not Trump, who will split with the party and run a third party candidate of their own. A perfect, mainstream Republican ticket like a Romney/Kasich or a Romney/Rubio in a third party position is important for three major reasons.
First, it admits the Republican party has officially gone Humpty Dumpty and if they can ever put themselves back together again is uncertain. Secondly, it would almost certainly spoil Trump's chance at the Presidency and seriously infuriate his supporters, and third, a legitimate third candidate run, could seriously mess with the Electoral college.
The electoral college works like this:
There are a total of 538 electoral votes split up by states - 100 votes to represent every state senator, 435 votes to represent all congressional districts and 3 votes on behalf of Washington DC. So, New York has 2 senators and 31 members in the House. New York is worth 33 electoral votes. Montana has 2 senators and 1 member in the House. Montana is worth 3 electoral votes.
The electoral votes in each state are winner take all (with the exception of Maine and Nebraska which are proportional) so the winner of the popular vote in each state walks away with ALL the electoral votes for that state.
To win the Presidential election a candidate must win the majority of the electoral votes. So with 538 up for grabs, a candidate must put together the right combination of states to give him/her 270 votes. Which is totally great if there are 2 legitimate parties. But what if there are 3?
A third Republican party would definitely deny both Republican tickets the 270 but, with the right combination and the right amount of wins, that party could also deny the Democrats their 270 as well and, without a majority winner, under the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, the entire election is bumped to the House of Representatives.
Without the majority of 270 votes, the power to pick the President is put to ballot in Congress essentially allowing Paul Ryan and his majority Republican House (and the money and power behind it) to hand pick the next President.
It's like if athletes were running the marathon at the Olympics and it comes down to the final two people for the gold and, just as they're about to cross the finish line, a guy steps out of the stands and crosses it before them. Everyone crowns him the winner and the rules say it's fair and legal. But it doesn't feel either does it?
This scenario is the exact reason Michael Bloomberg decided not to run as a third party candidate. He didn't want to split the Democratic vote and pull votes from the Republicans just to deny all three parties the 270 and defer the Presidential choice to Congress.
Now, if you're an establishment Republican, the idea of Congress choosing the President is an even better outcome than a brokered convention because you'd get more control over the nominee but also complete control and power over the choice.If you're a Democrat, or anyone who believes in democracy however, this is a truly terrible possibility.
So, with that in mind, let's talk feasibility:
While one hundred percent legal and legitimate, a situation like this hasn't happened since 1824. There was potential for it to happen in 2000 but the Supreme Court made that unnecessary and in 1992 but Ross Perot didn't win enough votes to truly challenge Bush or Clinton in the electoral college. Which brings us to today. With the infrastructure and fund raising capabilities of the Republican establishment there is a real possibility for a serious third party candidate but, it's very complicated.
Every state has it's own rules for getting on the ballot and many of them are incredibly arbitrary. Think of it like you want your kid to go on a field trip but each teacher going has their own set of hoops for you to jump through in order to allow your child to go. One teacher needs signatures from all family members. Another needs signatures but, they also need to be notarized. Another needs a doctor's note and yet another needs a doctor's note from a doctor who graduated magna cum lade from an east coast Ivy school between 1990 and 2009. It's not impossible to complete all these tasks and allow your child to go but, it's a lot to do in a time constraint and, if you get anything wrong (and people will be looking for you to get something wrong) your out.
No trip for you.
Aside from actually winning enough electoral votes to mess with the numbers, that's the biggest issue for a third party establishment Republican candidate right now. They have a lot of hoops to jump through and not a lot of time to do it. To give you and idea of timing, the first deadline to submit signatures for ballot access is May 9th in Texas followed by 4 other states in June. So, if this is a real plan the elites can't wait till July to broker the nomination away from Trump at the convention. They have to start now.
And so far we aren't seeing that happen.
It seems far more likely they plan to stay the course. To continue to try and deny Trump his 1237 and then challenge him directly on the floor of the convention in Cleveland with a perfect, vetted, funded and approved "unity ticket" in July. As they recently said, "It took Lincoln three ballots to become the nominee. If it's good enough for Lincoln it should be good enough for all the candidates without risk of riots."


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Time for a new Roadmap for Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights
The Guttmacher-Lancet Commission releases its groundbreaking report for accelerating progress on sexual and reproductive health & rights for all
Issues of SRHR such as contraception, maternal and newborn health, safe abortion, gender-based violence, the prevention of HIV/STI's and infertility lie at the heart of the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission´s new report. It defines thematic priorities and recommends a package of essential interventions that make the full set of SRHR a reality for all.
The time has come: After two years of intensive work, the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights has published its groundbreaking report on May 9, 2018, in the medical journal The Lancet!
Currently, 214 million women in developing countries have an unmet need for modern methods of contraception; more than 45 million women receive inadequate or no antenatal care. Worldwide, about 266,000 million women die from cervical cancer each year – deaths related to pregnancy count 308,000 cases per year. Worldwide, each year 25 million unsafe abortions take place and 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in the course of their live - often from an intimate partner.
"To advance health, we must advance rights! "
With its report, the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission calls on the global community to no longer tolerate these gaps and commit to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This requires a more holistic view on SRHR that fosters the right of each individual to make free decisions about their body. To this end, the Commission´s report outlines a new, comprehensive definition of SRHR that integrates the full range of people´s needs and services and is based on human rights. This includes components that countries typically focus on such as maternal and newborn health, family planning and HIV prevention, but also often-neglected issues such as comprehensive sexuality education, gender-based violence, safe abortion or the treatment of infertility and cervical cancer. Thus, the key message is that improving sexual and reproductive health depends on advancing sexual and reproductive rights.
ICPD revisited – new thematic priorities and recommended interventions
Almost 25 years after the Cairo Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was released, the report puts forth a new roadmap with thematic priorities that go beyond those of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Based on a thorough analysis of existing evidence such as global guidelines and technical publications, the report reflects on SRHR gaps in research and implementation by taking into account the distinct needs of vulnerable groups. These include adolescents aged ten to 19, people with disabilities, people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, sex workers and displaced people and refugees. On this basis, the report outlines thematic priorities and recommends a package of essential SRHR interventions for the implementation at the national, regional and global level that accelerate progress towards SRHR for all. These essential packages include access to comprehensive sexuality education, SRHR of men and their role in promoting the health and rights of women, the provision of SRHR services in context of crises, the promotion of an inclusive environment for gender-sensitive development and the incorporation of SRHR into frameworks that work towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Realizing SRHR is affordable and attainable for most countries
What is more, the Commission's vision of universal access to SRHR is affordable for most countries, say the authors of the report. For example, meeting the needs for contraception, abortion, and maternal and newborn health care in developing regions would cost just $9 per person per year. Ann Starrs, President of the Guttmacher Institute and co-chair of the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission, concludes: "We have the means and the knowledge to achieve universal sexual and reproductive health and rights. Meaningful progress is possible, it is affordable and it is vital."
The Commission
The US research and policy organisation Guttmacher Institute (GI) and the medical journal The Lancet convened the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission in 2016. It consists of 16 experts from across the world with multidisciplinary experience in a broad range of SRHR issues. The Commission is co-financed by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the project Global Alliances for the ICPD implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenabeit (GIZ) GmbH. The report titled Accelerate Progress: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights was released to representatives from politics, research and civil society on May 9, 2018 at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A strong political signal: the report is accompanied by two joint commentaries from high-level experts welcoming the new SRHR roadmap. One of them from the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Natalia Kanem; the second from two Ministers of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole of Nigeria and Dr. Alejandro Gaviria Uribe of Colombia.
Further information
- The full report is accessible through The Lancet website
- The executive summary highlighting the thematic priorities and the package of essential SRHR interventions is available in six languages on the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission's website.
- For the latest updated follow the Twitter account of the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission
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My take on Abiy's Parliament speech
|June 29, 2018
|Posted by Assegid under Africa, Ethiopia, Leadership, Politics, Self Awareness, Self Management, Success, Updates, Values & Character, Vision
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Though I'm late let me share with you my take on PM Abiy's recent parliament appearance in brief. Regardless of my crazily busy schedule, I watched the full video clip while traveling. It mesmerized me. I vouched for him and supported the new PM from the get-go, while many doubted and chose to wait and see because I just shared his values and leadership principles. This appearance clearly showed me the side of Abiy, which I've not seen before. Not only he is charismatic, outspoken, and articulate, he has done his homework very well as a new breed leader that he demonstrated his political savviness in full display. Now, after watching his unfiltered performance in the parliament, I'm proud to say that this historic, culturally rich, and ancient nation got a leader she deserves in the 21st C.


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Report: Farmers' feelings about economy on rise again
by the WPD STAFF
Worries about a growing trade war with China and low commodity prices plagued U.S. farmers for much of 2018, but it appears those fears may be starting to wane.
A new report from Purdue University and the CME Group's Ag Economy Barometer, which measures producer confidence in the economy, found that optimism was rising among U.S. farmers in October.
The survey attributes this rise in part to the Trump administration's announcement of a renegotiated U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. But the rise also comes immediately following the largest drop in producer confidence recorded by the barometer since its inception in 2016.
"We continue to see large month-to-month variations in the barometer readings as a result of swings in major commodity prices and emerging news about trade negotiations with key ag trade partners," James Mintert, director of Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture, said in a statement Tuesday.
The October survey asked farmers "whether they believed the agreement would relieve their concerns over farm income in the next 12 months." About 60 percent of respondents felt that it would, while around 25 percent said the agreement would not help.
The report also found farmers were more optimistic about commodity prices heading into 2019.


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In the world of theatre and performance, there is no one road to success.
If we were to look back on some of the most successful names in the theatre world – Andrew Lloyd Webber, Hal Prince, Audra Macdonald – and put their career trajectories side by side, we'd see that each person has hacked out their own path through the jungle to reach their goals.
Of course, each of these examples lives in a different realm of theatre work, but whether you are a writer, a director or a performer, it is immediately clear as you take your first steps into your career that there is no beaten track in the wonderful land of theatre. There is no sure-fire, foolproof plan to follow to get you from point A to B. And so it is always so fascinating to hear how those successful people forged a career from the ground up. For Carmel Dean, successful Australian composer and musical director, her path was as unexpected as anyone else, and has taken her from her early days doing amateur theatre in Perth all the way to Broadway where she has worked with countless big names and stars. So how did she do it? We had a chat with Carmel to find out.
"It was around first or second year Uni," she says of the moment she knew she wanted to pursue a career in theatre. "I was studying classical piano performance at UWA and at the same time I became involved in the amateur theatre scene in Perth, and fell in love with it." After that realisation, she approached the head of musical theatre of WAAPA at the time, Dan Follington, who encouraged her to transfer her studies so that she could focus on music-direction.
During her time at WAAPA, Carmel applied for the Fullbright Scholarship, a scholarship that exists to help forge a cultural and educational bridge between Australia and the United States. With this amazing opportunity in hand, Carmel headed to Arizona State University to study musical direction. It wasn't long after that when she arrived in New York City to do a Masters program in Musical Theatre Writing. Here, she was closer to her goal than ever before.
"Both programs were beneficial in terms of practical skills," says Carmel, "but studying in New York was really the best place to make contacts and have real life experience in the industry. I was able to sub on a few Broadway shows while I was still studying, as well as hone my skills as a pianist and writer.
But this exciting step forward also means a step away from home. This can be a hard decision to make for some people, but it was a clear choice for Carmel. "I was obviously so excited to be living and working in NYC as it's the home of musical theatre. And as much as I loved Australia, there was no question I needed to be in New York to be at the epicenter of it all."
In 2005, Carmel had her 'big break' – a permanent position as associate musical director and vocal arranger, as well as keyboardist for the original production of The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. "It was a thrilling experience because it was the first Broadway show for so many of us who were involved. We were all young and hungry! The show was so joyous and funny and we were all thrilled to be a part of it."
It was just the start of this 'thrilling experience' for Carmel, who went on to add more regional, off-Broadway and Broadway credits to her resume. She was vocal arranger for shows such as Vanities and Elegies: a Song Cycle, as well as wearing both hats (arranger and musical director) for American Idiot, Hands on a Hardbody and the recent Idina Menzel led production, If/Then. She was even involved in the 64th Annual Tony Awards, a huge event for anybody who works in or just loves the shimmering world of Broadway.
"American Idiot was probably the show I learned the most from," says Carmel, looking back on her varied career. "It was my first show as musical director on Broadway, and the stakes were high as I was working with a famous rock band (Green Day) and many well known theatre people. It was [also] a genre I was not entirely familiar with – punk rock! I learned a great deal about many things working on that show."
However, any theatre career has it's fair share of pitfalls, rejection and painful experiences, and Carmel was willing to share both her ups and downs with us. "One of my first big disappointments was when I worked on the Broadway show Hands on a Hardbody. It closed after only three weeks of performances in New York. I had been working on it (as musical director and vocal arranger) for over a year, through various out of town productions and workshops, and we all put so much work and hope and love into the show. When the producers decided to shut it down so quickly after it opened we were all so devastated.
The thing is," she adds, "you ask anyone who's had a long career in NYC - or anywhere in theatre, really - and pretty much everyone has a similar story. But it still hurts because you're so personally invested in every show you do. You just have to accept it [as] part of the biz, and move onto your next project."
Which is exactly what Carmel has done in her career. She has seized opportunities as they appeared and forged artistic partnerships with many talented Broadway creatives. "I would have to say there are 2 people who have been the most influential on me both in terms of giving me opportunities, and being creative inspirations," says Carmel. "William Finn gave me my first Broadway show, and has been a mentor - and like family - ever since. And Tom Kitt has hired me for many projects now (American Idiot, If/Then, Everyday Rapture) and has also become someone I constantly ask for guidance and advice."
As someone who travelled from Australia to make a career in New York, Carmel is uniquely situation to give us some perspective on the major differences between the two industries. With many people in Australia trying to campaign for the support of original work, now seems the perfect time to understand what has made Broadway the central hub of musical theatre that it is today. Carmel believes the simple difference is that "Americans have a greater attachment to musicals. They are part of the culture - especially the tourism industry in New York - and that's just a fact. And because New York is the birthplace of musicals as a genre, there are many more opportunities and support systems in place to cultivate this industry than there are in Australia.
"Producing original work is no mean feat - the theatre industry professionals who do that here have really honed their skills, and there is a system in place for development. It's just done on such a frequent basis here. By nature of the Australian population being smaller, and therefore having fewer writers and fewer people demanding to see new work, I believe there just hasn't been a system that's put in place there yet where new work is able to be systematically cultivated. Australia is a much younger country in all respects - and that's no different in this genre."
But she, along with those of us at Home Grown and other organizations here in Australia that work to promote new work, see that this situation is slowly changing. "That's very heartening and exciting!" says Carmel.
Despite her many successes, Carmel is not one to stop the momentum of her ever growing career in New York. "I'm really wanting to move away from music directing (for the time being!) and focus on my own writing! I have a few ideas I'm working on as a composer - and hopefully one day I'll be able to bring one (or more) of them to fruition in Australia!"
We in Australia know that we would be proud and thrilled to see a Carmel Dean show on our shores. She is a prime example of the fact that there is no one-way to find success in your career. The best we can all do is work hard towards our goals, seizing opportunities as they come up and being willing to learn from the people around us. Then, who knows, maybe one day we will be working on Broadway, or mounting shows here in Australia, happily surprised that each step we took lead us to where we wanted to be.


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I'm so stoked to be back at Helium Comedy Club opening for Greg Behrendt, who came up alongside fellow greats Margaret Cho, Patton Oswalt, and David Cross in San Francisco's flourishing comedy scene in the 90s, and went on to record three popular stand-up specials. Along the way he also co-wrote the massively popular New York Times bestselling book "He's Just Not That Into You."
The first show on Wednesday is a special Valentines Day show! Shows are 21+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)


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Hellooooo there everyone!! I'd like to start off by saying a huge HAPPY HALLOWEEN to you all! If you're anything like me and still undisputed over your costume, then here is an awesome website that has DIY Disney costumes!
I really loved the outfit ideas and felt like each one was a cute match to the character. I'm sorry this post is going to be so short, but for all you Halloween procrastinators like myself, ENJOY!
And to make things very clear, no I didn't actually procrastinate! It's just that the costume I ordered did not arrive on time. :(Hopefully you all will have a better Halloween costume idea than me!
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This section is from the book "Hill's Manual Of Social And Business Forms: A Guide To Correct Writing", by Thos. E. Hill. Also available from Amazon: Hill's Manual Of Social And Business Forms: The How-To-Do-Everything Book Of Victorian America.
LETTERS of Excuse should be written as promptly as may be.
Any damage that may have been caused by yourself, you should, if possible, repair immediately, with interest.
In apologizing for misconduct, failing to meet an engagement, or for lack of punctuality, always state the reason why.
By fulfilling every engagement promptly, discharging every obligation when due, and always being punctual, you thereby entirely avoid the necessity for an excuse.
Any article borrowed by measure, be certain to return in larger quantity and better quality, to make up the interest. To fail to make good that which has been borrowed is the certain loss of credit and business reputation in the neighborhood where you live. No letter of apology can make amends for neglecting to pay your debts.
Frederick, Md., July 13,18 - . My Dear Miss Merton:
I fear that you will feel injured at my failure to keep my appointment this evening. You will, however, I know, forgive me when I explain. When about to proceed to your residence, my horse, being very restive, became so frightened at an object by the roadside as to cause his runaway, throwing me violently to the ground, breaking an arm, and completely demolishing my carriage. Regretting my failure to keep my engagement, I am yet rejoiced that the accident occurred before you had entered the carriage. Trusting that my excuse is a sufficient apology, I remain,
Your Faithful Friend,
Danby, N. Y., July 11,18 - . Mr. D. B. Frisbie.
Bear Sir:
I very much regret that the failure of H. Cole & Son will prevent my payment of your note on the 20th instant, without serious inconvenience to myself. I shall be able to pay it, however, promptly on the 25th. Should the five days' delay seriously incommode you, please write me at once, and I will aim to procure the money from another source.
Your Obedient Servant,
Wednesday Morning, Sept. 4, 18 - . MISS Blake :
You will please excuse Gertrude for non-attendance at school yesterday afternoon, she being detained in consequence of a severe headache.
Very Respectfully,
Monticello, ILL., Oct. 15,18 - . Mr. Paul D. Warren,
Dear Sir:
I very much regret being compelled to apologize for not meeting you at the railroad meeting in Salem last Saturday, as I agreed to do. The cause of my detention was the sudden and severe illness of my youngest child, whose life for a time we despaired of. Please write me the result of the meeting. Hoping that the arrangements we anticipated were perfected, I am,
Yours Truly,
Kentland, Ind., Nov. 19,18 - . My Dear Amy:
You must excuse my long delay in returning your book. The truth is, it has been the rounds for several to read, though it has not been out of our house. When I had nearly finished its reading, Aunt Mary became interested in its contents and read it through. Her glowing description of the character of the work caused mother to peruse it; so that we have kept it from you several weeks. We feel very grateful to you, however, for furnishing us such an intellectual feast, and hope to have the pleasure of doing you a like favor.
Truly Your Friend,
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Payless ShoeSource Inc. pss on Tuesday said it has named Martin/Williams Inc., part of Omnicom Group Inc. OMC, -2.57%, as the retailer's new creative agency of record. Martin/Williams' duties, which take effect immediately, include the planning and creative development of Payless' broadcast advertising for the United States and Canada. New ads will be produced in time to air this fall, Topeka, Kan.-based Payless said in a company statement.
Payless ShoeSource names Omnicom unit creative agency
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St John's wort, scientifically known as Hypericum perforatum, is a flowering plant in the Hypercaceae family which has been used medicinally to treat depression and a wide variety of ailments for thousands of years. Other common names for this herb include: Johnswort, Amber, Touch-and-heal, Goat weed, Hardhay, Klamath weed, Rosin rose, Hypericum, and Tipton weed. St John's wort gets its name from its traditional flowering and harvesting on St John's day on the 24th of June. The name of the genus Hypericum is derived from the Greek terminology hyper (above) and eikon (picture) in reference to the traditional hanging of plants over religious pictures in the home on St John's day in a bid to ward off evil. The plant has straight stalks and can grow up to 1m tall, with opposing, stalkless, narrow leaves approximately 1 – 2cm long. The leaves are green-yellow in colour and have scattered translucent dots which are highly conspicuous when held up to light. The flowers are yellow in colour, with 5 petals covered with black dots. It thrives in areas with either a winter or summer dominant rainfall pattern and will usually flower between late spring and early summer. While this herb is grown commercially in certain regions of south east Europe, it is considered a no
Health screening is an important part of disease prevention. There are many screening tests and examinations that healthy men can undertake to help with detection of diseases such as cancer. Your General Practitioner is well placed to carry out some of these tests, refer you to have other tests, or to advise you on some of the self-checks you can be doing to monitor your health. One of the key roles of your GP is to prevent disease, so they will be only too happy to help you. The recommendations below often refer to screening for the general population – for men with specific risk factors for a particular disease the recommendations may be different. Your GP will be able to advise you if you are in any doubt.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- United States Steel Corp. X, +3.39% said Tuesday that it has increased its quarterly dividend 60 percent to 8 cents from 5 cents a share. The dividend is payable on March 10 to shareholders as of Feb. 16, the Pittsburgh, Penn.-based company said.
United States Steel increases dividend 60% to 8c
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Kate's Quarterly Collection: April Addition
I'm super excited to introduce you to the very first
Kate's Quarterly Collection
It's no secret that I adore ethical fashion and natural products. Now that Ethically Kate is one of my day jobs, I pinch myself every time I get to work with an ethical brand to show you their sustainable alternatives. It sounds cliche, but I truly mean it.
Kate's Quarterly Collection is a document of my top favourite and featured brands. This will be released every quarter, and always available for you to look back on.
Without further rambling... let's get into it.
Vintage Style Me: White Floral Dunagrees
I'm wearing these as I write this. My Vintage Style Me overalls have become my new daily uniform. I'll have them forever- I just know it. VSM make all garments to order, meaning slow fashion is their #1 priority. Rhiannon Alexander and her team, make the garments in their studio in Cheltenham, England. The fabric is either vintage, reclaimed, or bought in England. All designs are unique, meaning I can't get out of the house without someone stopping to comment on my outfit. These overalls make me feel like I've gone back in time when I'm out on my peppermint green bike (pictured above) to get my veggies from the market!
The overall clasps are super firm and easy to use, and the pockets mean they are perfect for storing your phone, keys, and even my peanut butter at the market (long story). I've been wearing them with singlets and t-shirts underneath, but now it's getting cooler, a long sleeved top works too. They are evergreen!
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WAMA: Hemp Hipsters
Images by Oh Leone
I've realised I'm potentially on the obsessed scale when I think about how often I tell people about my hemp underwear... but seriously. When I first heard of WAMA, I was skeptical. But man oh man. Have you got a pair yet? First off, hemp is a super breathable and anti-bacterial material, meaning hemp makes brilliant sense to use for underwear. They are hipsters, so sit at just the right point on your body for you to wear with jeans and lower fitting pants. Although they are slightly boy-leg, you don't see your underwear line under your pants- a practical win, as I hate when that happens.
Tim (my darling husband who graciously posed in his underwear all in the name of eco-fashion) rocks WAMA too, and they've also become one of his top pairs. Ethically made, eco-friendly, super comfy, and easy to wash. WAMA may be brand new, but they're definitely onto something great.
Woodfolk: Terracotta Earrings + Necklace + Dot Ring
Images by Nectar Photography
Ceramic jewellery?? New favourite thing! My terracotta 3 circle earrings, circle necklace, and dot ring have worked their way up to the ranks of 'Kate's most worn jewellery'- that didn't take long. Woodfolk products are proudly designed in Australia by jeweller and designer Julia Denes, and handmade in collaboration with Nepali artisans. As a proud member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand, Woodfolk work to sustain and carryon the traditional skills of Nepalese artisans. Woodfolk also have a strong commitment to the environment. They use only natural and sustainable materials, including 100% recycled paper, traditional ink, and hand pressed stamps for all of their branding and packaging.
One thing I love about my Woodfolk trio, is their simplicity and adaptability. I can wear them daily, together, separate, with patterns, or plain colours. Equally, I can wear them with a more formal dress to make that outfit pop too.
The Natural Co: Travel Skincare Kit
I honestly used to be shocking with taking my beauty products travelling. I try my best to pack light, so I used to leave out all my usual beauty products. I would bring only the items I needed to get by without smelling bad or losing hygiene standards. Since using this Herb Farm mini set from The Natural Co., I know I'll never go back to that way of travelling. I used to get super dry skin, feel dirty and drab, and relieved when I got home so that I could use my skincare products again.
When I took this set of 4 skincare products to Australia in March, I was SO pleased with the outcome. They are the perfect size for me to feel like I'm still travelling minimally, but they'll last me several more trips too (none have come close to running out). The kit includes a cleanser, exfoliator, toner, and moisturiser.
Use code ETHICALLYKATE for 10% off!
The Eco Brush: Toothbrush
Dental hygiene is crucial (we all know how much dentists cost!). But finding out that every toothbrush used, still exists, its a hard fact to face when considering the environment. I'm so happy to have found an alternative that still cleans my teeth, but doesn't introduce more plastic either. The Eco Brush toothbrush, is made out of bamboo. Bamboo is an incredibly sustainable resource, as it grows up to a metre a day, needing no water/chemicals/pesticides to encourage growth. This means I can also throw my toothbrush in the compost when it's old and unusable! The bristles are not currently compostable, and must be cut off and put in the rubbish bin. The Eco Brush team are working hard to change this, but at the moment there are no alternative materials that will still clean teeth to a high standard.
The Eco Brush has soft bristles, making your brushing experience easier on the gums (recommended by dentists). I've tried several different bamboo toothbrushes, but the handle on The Eco Brush is definitely my favourite. The curves and grip are just right.
Dorsu: Relaxed T-shirt Dress Periwinkle
Images by Nectar Photography
My Dorsu dress has been a staple this summer, and I'm excited to wear it in winter with long sleeved shirts underneath- I'll give it a whirl! Dorsu use remnant fabric to make their clothes, meaning fabric that would otherwise go to landfill. The bright blue made my summer fun and bright, and the longer length is super practical for an un-graceful, active chick like me. Top secret: it's the best dress for when you forget your PJs and need something comfy (a hack for all travellers!).
Dorsu garments are made in Cambodia, under fair-trade conditions. If you visit their shop, you can even see the people making clothes behind the racks.
Elle Evans: Raya Crop Leggings + Sol Sport Tank Grapefruit + Fruta Sports Bra Fruity
Images by Isaac Craig
After purchasing an Elle Evans bikini a few years ago and loving it, I'm SO thankful to now have an activewear set in my wardrobe too. I'm a keen runner and yogi, meaning comfortable activewear is a necessity. Elle Evans garments are made out of Econyl. Econyl is made from nylon waste, like old fishing nets, carpets, fabrics, and fluff. With the environment at the centre of Elle Evans' beliefs and values, it was a no brainer to use this waste-reducing material to create beautiful garments.
I use my leggings, sports top, and tank, for both running and yoga. I find the sports bra super fitting and supportive, and the tank is a great little cover up when I don't want to be so exposed. I live right by the beach, which makes Elle Evans the perfect activewear choice for me. Because the fabric is also swimsuit material, I can go for a run, and jump straight in the ocean! No problems with chaffing walking home, and I don't wreck the clothes.
ReCreate: Reflect Tie Dress Sierra Rose
Images by Isaac Craig
ReCreate's new Autumn/Winter collection was released last month, and I'm really impressed! The new collection features a few new pops of colour, and I pounced on this tie dress as soon as I could. Even though blacks and greys are great staples, I've always been a big fan of colour. In winter, when things are a bit dreary and depressing, wearing vibrant coloured clothes can make life even just a tiny bit more interesting.
ReCreate are a New Zealand brand, who've established a sewing, training and, production centre in Cambodia. They have amazing working standards and benefits for their employees, including 30 hour working weeks so that they can all have extra time with their families.
I have no doubt this red beauty will be a key winter piece for me- I can already imagine it with tights and boots.
TAMGA Designs: Kezia Dress - Padang
Images by Nectar Photography
TAMGA Designs are what I call my "spirit brand", meaning everything they produce, feels as though it was designed just for me. It's no surprise they're in my quarterly collection! It was hard to choose my favourite TAMGA garment this summer, but the Kezia dress won this time around. Made from 100% sustainable micro-tencel, this dress flows like no other garment I own, and makes me feel like a boho traveller.
This is the padang print, designed by hand, and produced ethically in Bali. The adjustable straps mean the dress is versatile for all shapes, and the tie at the back helps with sizing concerns too. One of my favourite parts of about it: bras are optional.
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Needs More Cushions: Divo Cushion
New Zealand's number one ethical cushion brand: no jokes. Needs More Cushions have curated a beautiful collection of ethical cushions, made right here in New Zealand. NMC source textiles from communities all over the globe. The textiles are artisan-crafted, and come with a story of empowerment and fair-trade. The fabrics are then shipped to New Zealand, where NMC employ former refugees to make stylish cushions for the contemporary home. The makers are given fabric at the start of the week, along with order instructions, and then work at their own pace, in their own homes. This model of business allows the makers to be comfortable, work around their family commitments, and become more settled in their new environment.
My divo cushion has become my main squeeze (sorry, Tim!) in bed. I love the texture of the fabric, and the seams are so robust and beautifully made, I know it will last me a life time. As a cushion enthusiast... I'm SO glad Needs More Cushions exist.
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If you've turned on the TV or glanced up at a billboard lately, you know that texting while driving is a bad idea. Celebrities are lending their names to public awareness campaigns, and more than 40 states have banned the practice. A new study surveyed 1,000 drivers and found that 98% of those who text everyday and drive frequently say the practice is dangerous. Still, nearly 75% say they do it anyway.
"There's a huge discrepancy between attitude and behavior," says David Greenfield, a University of Connecticut Medical School professor who led the study. "There's that schism between what we believe and then what we do."
The lure of text messages is actually a lot like the appeal of slot machines, Greenfield explains: both can be difficult compulsions to overcome for some people. The buzz of an incoming text message causes the release of dopamine in the brain, which generates…
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Polygravity's network delivers military-grade security, making it ideal for high threat scenarios (i.e. quantum computing and DDoS attacks). Its fair-exchange consensus algorithm ensures agreement between parties, and transaction data is stored unalterably, such that no party can challenge its validity. Polygravity's system keeps data visible only to the individual user and allows for deletion of transaction data; thus, complying with data protection/privacy laws.Learn more
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Hearts defender Aaron Hughes could make a surprise appearance for Northern Ireland tonight in their World Cup qualification play-off against Switzerland.
Hughes, who celebrated his 38th birthday yesterday, has not played for the Jambos since September 30 when he limped off against Dundee after just seven minutes with a calf injury.
Although Hearts manager Craig Levein suggested at the weekend that Hughes would only be fit to play the second leg against the Swiss this Sunday, the former Newcastle player trained fully yesterday and could line up alongside Gareth McAuley and Jonny Evans in a three-man central defence, with Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill admitting he is contention to play.
If Hughes was to play in Belfast, he would win his 109th cap and surpass England's World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore as the most capped defender in British history.
Hughes' Hearts team-mate, striker Kyle Lafferty, is expected to lead the line against the Swiss.
Switzerland are warm favourites to progress over the two legs, but O'Neill senses Northern Ireland – who have not played at the World Cup since 1986 – are ready to seize their moment and has told his players to ensure they have no regrets.
"I see in this squad an opportunity they don't want to waste," O'Neill, whose assistant is Hearts coach Austin MacPhee, said. "But equally they've done everything so far and I think they will do everything in the next two games to make it a reality.
"These players have experienced a lot of good and bad.
"The one thing I would say to them is don't fear the situation, embrace the situation and make sure whatever happens when you look back there are no regrets.
"We all know the prize is massive and what it means to everyone in Northern Ireland, the players, staff, Irish Football Association, everyone in Northern Ireland.
"Our focus is on how we get through the two games and I see a reassurance in the players and self-belief that has grown over a period of three to four years and put them in this position."


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Allen County Genealogical Society
The Allen County Genealogical Society will be giving a walking tour of the Allentown Cemetery on Saturday, June 16th at 10 AM. It is located at the west side of Allentown behind the Allentown Methodist Church. You can park in the church parking lot. Attendees will be sharing information on various people buried there. It is open to the public and if you have someone buried in the cemetery, we would like for you to come share with us.


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I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight, the critically acclaimed album by Richard and Linda Thompson, will be performed in its entirety by Glenn Patscha and an all-star line-up of special guests. Guests Include: Mary Fahl (October Project), Liz Tormes, Cassandra Jenkins, Hannah Read, Joy Askew, Oren Bloedow (Elysian Fields), Adam Minkoff (Doyle Bramhall Band), Glenn Patscha (Ollabelle), Steven Bernstein and Sex Mob Horns (Brian Drye and Dan Brantigan), Matt Johnson (St. Vincent, Jeff Buckley), David Mansfield ( Bob Dylan, Bruce Hornsby, Glen Hansard), Mark Marshall, Katie Scheele, Matt Darriau and more!
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Earlier Event: October 21Medeski Martin and Wood 25th anniversary show w/ special guests
Later Event: March 4Banda De Los Muertos


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I don't really like this post in a way, as I believe data should stay in ServiceNow. When you migrate data outside of ServiceNow, you expose it to potential security and PCI issues.
However this is a good example of how to use REST Webservices with ServiceNow.
Here is the video from youtube that details how to do this. The video shows the major points and it pretty cool. However it misses some critical steps which I detail below (Step 3 in particular)
How to Connect ServiceNow to Excel using REST Webservices
Step 1: Google Chrome Advanced REST Client Extension
1. Watch the video above.
2. Read the Wiki on REST Webservices
3. Download and install the Chrome Advanced Rest Client Extension
4. Use the Chrome REST Plugin to put in REST details
- GET (That pulls data from ServiceNow)
- Instance: https://<yourinstance>.service-now.com/api/now/table/incident
For <yourinstance>, try a developer instance of ServiceNow. Don't try on your company's instance first.
5. Add Headers (in the form section)
Accept | application/xml
Authorization | Click Contruct in value field
Enter Basic login (Note the user account you use needs the admin, rest_webservices, and/or itil role)
6. Run the query. If successful, you will need to copy the details to notepad (especially the authorization string, which is something like Basic Yxxxxxxx32434Mw==) You will need that in the excel part.
Step 2: Create the Excel File
1. Create a new excel file
2. Create two new worksheets: incidents, problem. (Note the spelling is important)
2. Enable the "Developer" tab in the Ribbon if not enabled.
3. Click Developer > Visual Basic
4. Click New > Module
5. Paste this code in there from the video (switch out the InstanceURL and Authorization code lines with your info)
Sub ServiceNowRestAPIQuery() ' Replace with your Service Now Inctance URL InstanceURL = "https://dev16551.service-now.com" ' Replace with your Authorization code AuthorizationCode = "Basic YWRtaW46U0NONHF1aWw=" ' Add more tables ascomma seperated with no spaces TableNames = ("incident,problem") Dim ws As Worksheet Dim objHTTP As New WinHttp.WinHttpRequest Dim columns As String Dim Header As Boolean Dim jsonString As String Dim Resp As New DOMDocument Dim Result As IXMLDOMNode Dim ColumnsArray As Variant TablesArray = Split(TableNames, ",") For x = 0 To UBound(TablesArray) 'Table Choices Select Case TablesArray(x) Case "incident" Set ws = Sheets("incidents") columns = "number,company,close_notes,impact,closed_at,assignment_group" ColumnsArray = Split(columns, ",") OtherSysParam = "&sysparm_limit=100000" SysQuery = "&sysparm_query=active%3Dtrue" Case "problem" 'Sheet name Set ws = Sheets("problem") 'Columns to Query columns = "number,short_description,state" ColumnsArray = Split(columns, ",") 'Query filter Parameters OtherSysParam = "&sysparm_query=state=1" 'Other Query Parameters SysQuery = "" End Select URL = InstanceURL & "/api/now/table/" Table = TablesArray(x) & "?" sysParam = "sysparm_display_value=true&sysparm_exclude_reference_link=true" & OtherSysParam & SysQuery & "&sysparm_fields=" & columns URL = URL & Table & sysParam objHTTP.Open "get", URL, False objHTTP.SetRequestHeader "Accept", "application/xml" objHTTP.SetRequestHeader "Content-Type", "application/xml" ' Authorization Code objHTTP.SetRequestHeader "Authorization", AuthorizationCode objHTTP.Send '("{" & Chr(34) & "short_description" & Chr(34) & ":" & Chr(34) & "Test API2" & Chr(34) & "}") Debug.Print objHTTP.Status Debug.Print objHTTP.ResponseText ws.Select Header = False i = 1 Range("A1").Select Cells.Clear Resp.LoadXML objHTTP.ResponseText For Each Result In Resp.getElementsByTagName("result") For n = 0 To UBound(ColumnsArray) If Header = False Then ActiveCell.Offset(0, n).Value = ColumnsArray(n) End If ActiveCell.Offset(i, n).Value = Result.SelectSingleNode(ColumnsArray(n)).Text Next n i = i + 1 Header = True Next Result 'MsgBox Time Next x End Sub
Step 3: Setup Visual Basic
1. Click the Play button in Visual Basic. Notice that nothing works
2. Click View > Immediate Window
3. Click the Play button again in Visual Basic. Notice the error messages in the immediate window. It is missing important libraries to run.
4. Click Tools > References. Check these libraries
- Microsoft WinHttp Services, version 5.1
- Microsoft xml v6.0
5. Click Ok
6. Run again. Notice data in now in your excel sheets.


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I think Christians have long thought of the United States as Israel's only friend in the world, but the Israelis don't seem to agree. According to a Jerusalem Post poll, only 6% of Israelis see the United States government as pro-Israel (down from 31% a month ago). Considering that the poll has a margin of error of 4.5%, this is shocking. By contrast, 50% of those polled believed the Obama administration to be pro-Palestinian.
With friends like us, who needs enemies? Admittedly, I don't think a newspaper poll is definitive, but we should be sensitive to our government's response to Israel. I think scripture and history demonstrate that our actions are crucial to our own well-being.


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Curriculum Lab, an exhibit inspired by discarded materials from VCU's Cabell Library, is open in our new space, The Other Side, and will be up through Nov. 19. There is a free Activity Day on Saturday, Nov. 4, 3-6pm and opening receoption 7-9pm.
Organizer Jonathan Lee gave 20 artists each library book checkout card pocket fronts to draw on, cover, cut, manipulate, combine, or add to in any way they choose. The rules: the artwork could be any depth but had to remain 3.5x3" and should be inspired by the text on each card. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will support the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance's ELLA program, which brings arts-integrated literacy into lower income Pre-K classrooms across the greater Richmond area. There are several more hands-on/minds-on activities scheduled at Studio Two Three in conjunction with the exhibit; read more here and come participate!


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It's been a while since I've set any sort of monthly goals…a long while. Today that changes. I know myself well enough to know that even if I don't reach all my goals, setting some goals does me more good and keeps me more focused than not setting them at all. I'm keeping it pretty simple this month.
Food Goals
My food goals focus on getting back to more meatless meals. This is something I've been really lazy about recently.
Vegetarian dinners 3 times a week
Vegan dinners 1 time a week
Fitness Goals
Run 8 times
Lift heavy things 10 times
Life Goals
Complete 2 craft projects
Study 20 minutes 2 days a week
I'll be tracking my goals with here. Feel free to check in on me!


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Traffic police gear up for holiday congestion
Jeddah traffic police plan to deploy 1,500 patrol vehicles at the city's main thoroughfares to deal with the expected congestion from holidaymakers this summer, a senior official said recently.
Col. Zaid Al-Hamzi, spokesman for the department, said traffic officers would patrol Tahlia, Al-Andalus, Palestine, Al-Arbaeen and Al-Sabeen streets, and the Al-Balad and corniche areas, particularly at peak hours.
Al-Hamzi urged drivers to comply with the country's traffic laws to avoid fines and other penalties. He said surveillance cameras on the city's streets recently recorded 500 violations, with 300 for running red lights and the others for speeding.
Drivers have asked the traffic department to deploy more patrols in some of the city's main streets. "I always struggle with traffic because I head to work early in the morning," said driver Hassan Al-Alkami.
He said he spends around 30 minutes in Palestine Road every day because of the congestion. "I rarely see police vehicles or patrols in the street which leads to more traffic jams," said Al-Alkami.
He said he recently crashed into a car in front of him because the driver stopped suddenly.
"There were no police officers present at the time, so I had to contact the traffic department to send a patrol to the site." He said the police arrived more than two hours after the accident.


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The 'Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll' Season 2 Soundtrack Features Even More Hits From The Assassins
The Assassins are back on FX, as Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll returns for Season 2 on Thursday night, and the band will have even more new music to enjoy from the rock band. The comedy series is also sure to bring the funny in the second season's 10 episodes this summer. You might be wondering where to get the Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll soundtrack and you're in luck, because the Season 1 album is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. Additionally, Amazon already has some upcoming Season 2 releases listed on the site, but it looks like they won't be available until after their respective episodes air.
For those who need a refresher, Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll follows the appropriately-named aging rocker Johnny Rock (Leary) as he struggles to make it in the music industry and bond with his grown daughter Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies) in their band The Assassins. The Season 1 finale showed Gigi getting exploited by a recording contract and an Assassins song being used for commercial during the NBA Playoffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, the series will be more mature in Season 2. "Denis has taken it in a different direction," said John Corbett, who plays Flash on the show. "A more adult direction. It was a bit of 'setup, setup, d–k joke' last year. 'Setup, setup, d–k joke,' and he's moved away from that, which I think might be a smart play."
So what songs are on deck for the second season of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll? Check them out below.
"Bang Bang"
Gigi is fierce in this preview music video for the sexy Season 2 song posted by FX.
"Ain't No Valentine"
According to Amazon, this track is expected to drop on June 30. From the title, perhaps this will be Gigi venting about her breakup with Flash (John Corbett).
This song, to be released on Amazon on July 14, is by Johnny's love interest Ava X (Elaine Hendrix) and Liza Colby. I have to wonder if this song was inspired by Johnny at all. The above promo shows that the couple will go through some challenges as Ava X gains fame and becomes a big headliner, while Johnny is still, well, Johnny.
"Go Funk Yourself"
This one will be available on July 7 and is sung by The Davvy O's and Rebecca Naomi Jones, a Broadway actress who will play Davvy, a sexy downtown singer, as reported by Deadline. Could this be a rival band?
"Don't Break Me Too"
Amazon will release this song by The Assassins on July 14. Judging by the title, it sounds this one is going to be an emotional one.
"Just Let Me Go"
You'll have to wait until July 28 for this Assassins song to drop on Amazon and bring all the feels the name of it seems to have.
It looks like there will be a lot of music and new challenges for The Assassins to look forward to when Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll Season 2 premieres on June 30.
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Hey, Asshole, My Baby Is Perfect
When it comes to the general population versus my baby, I can get a little...prickly. I hope that most mommas would, because when someone comes for my cub, my hackles go up, no matter how pure that person's intentions.
I've mentioned before that we try to go out every day, for the sake of both our sanities. While we're out, we encounter lots of people who can't help but comment on us. I've come to sometimes dread these interactions because people say the WEIRDEST stuff to and about babies...just like they do to and about pregnant bellies.
What I don't appreciate, though, is the unsolicited comments about Oliver's size, just like I didn't appreciate the unsolicited comments about the size of my belly when I was pregnant with him. I suppose I'm sensing a theme.
SO many people comment on Oliver's size. I think they do it without thinking because they clearly know nothing about babies and what's normal and what's not. I would venture that 50% of the time we go out, someone asks, "How old?" and then says, "Oh, he's so big!" Just last week, we were at a consignment store where the snotty woman deciding the fate of my very nice clothing items took it a bit further and POKED THE MOMMA BEAR a little too hard (mind you, I had been carrying my 20 lb child around the neighborhood for over an hour while I waited for her to buy or not buy my clothes and both Oliver and I were over it, even if he was being a better sport than I was). ANYWAY, after asking how old, she asked a follow up: "Oh, isn't he a little big for ten months?"
I took a beat, shifted my squirmy infant on my hib, tucked my flyaways behind my ear, looked her dead in the eye, and said, "No. He isn't." And I walked away.
Sometimes what I wish I'd done, though, is ask the offender: "How old are you?" When they answer, follow up just like they did: "Oh, aren't you a little big for your age?" And then turn on my heel, flip my hair, and get the hell outta dodge. Another option is to ask, "What do you mean by that?" OR, I could always say, "To me, he's perfect," and hold my head up high while looking right at them. I don't know what the right approach is. I'll probably try a few things, or ignore it entirely.
What a terrible, ignorant question. What a terrible, ignorant person.
What made me feel better, though, is once I got to the register, the decidedly pleasant cashier asked, "Oh, how old? Four months?" And I couldn't help but smile. There are SO many ignorant people in the world when it comes to babies. Hell, I was one of them not even a year ago, but now that I know better, I'm going to focus on complimenting mommas and babies, like the kind woman at Trader Joe's did to me yesterday.
"What a beautiful baby!" she crooned.
"And what a great momma you are," she said in follow up, while touching my arm and making me feel like a million bucks in my bun and yoga pants that were most definitely not heading to yoga.
When I grow up, I wanna be just like her. I want to be the kind of person who looks mommas in the eye and tells them their babies are beautiful and they're doing perfectly. Isn't that all what we need to hear anyway? Just like grown ups, babies come in all shapes in sizes. They're all perfect in their own way. It's an absolute MIRACLE we can create them, grow them, birth them, and nurture them into (hopefully) thoughtful adults that also come in all shapes and sizes.
So, whether the people are calling your baby "too big" or "too small," I want you to know that I think your baby is pretty precious, and you're doing perfectly.


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Cryptocurrency Advertising Bans: What does this really mean?
Jago Sherman, from the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Marketing Team at Goat weighs in on recent social media marketing bans.
Twitter has announced this week that it will be joining advertising giants Facebook and Google on their stance of banning cryptocurrency and ICOs from using their paid advertising services.
What do the tech giants think about blockchain & cryptocurrency?
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter is also the CEO of Square, a debit card app that allows users to easily purchase cryptocurrencies. He is also an investor in Lightning Labs, a start-up focusing on making cryptocurrency transactions faster, cheaper and easier.
In a recent interview with The Times of London, Dorsey said "The world ultimately will have a single currency, the internet will have a single currency. I personally believe that it will be Bitcoin"
Google recently reported that it is working on blockchain-related technology to support its cloud business in a challenge to emerging blockchain startups.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also said he plans to study encryption and the blockchain to "see how best to use them in our services."
Why the ban if they like the tech?
Clearly the technology is not the issue here as it undoubtedly has potential to have a positive impact. The issue is in the risk associated with ICO investing.
What is an ICO?
ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering which is a fundraising event that trades future tokens tied to a project in exchange for cryptocurrencies of immediate, liquid value.
This allows blockchain & cryptocurrency projects to raise large funds enabling them to develop their projects and hopefully in turn increase the value of the tokens.
This unregulated form of fundraising unfortunately attracts a number of "scams" who intend to raise vast sums of money and deliver nothing in return. This does not mean however that all ICOs offer no value as many of these projects are fronted by hugely credible and talented teams who are using the latest technology to tackle real world problems and will no doubt help to shape the future.
This however, does raise some obvious issues. Over 450 ICOs have successfully raised nearly $7 Billion since the start of 2017, so how does one determine which of these projects is worth investing in?
The answer to this is that no one knows. In the same way that you can't guarantee the success of a business for a multitude of reasons.
Through extensive and thorough research, communication with team members and an understanding of blockchain technology & cryptocurrency one can make informed decisions as to how to invest their money. Just like in any other industry.
It is important that these investors understand the associated risks and do not invest more than they are willing to lose. Many uneducated investors have rushed to the space and eagerly fronted their money with little to none of the aforementioned due diligence.
Talking to Reuters, Director Zennon Kapron of financial consultancy Kapronasia said:
"With the increasing number of ICOs coming to market, it is an impossible task for… platforms like Twitter or Facebook, to keep on top of which ICOs and Cryptocurrencies are genuine versus frauds…"
It is clear that these tech giants intend to protect these casual investors from risking their funds on unworthwhile or fraudulent projects by banning advertising of the topic altogether.
Where does this leave the legitimate worthwhile projects? Does this mean the end for ICO marketing?
With these platforms taking a step back due to their concerns, the responsibility now lies with the community. Specifically the online crypto community. Hundreds of thousands of people have formed communities across all major online platforms; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, etc. where cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are researched, discussed and invested in. Here is where projects are scrutinised and questioned. Scams and fraudsters are called out and quality projects are praised and shared.
These bans must therefore be great news for blockchain & cryptocurrency as it gives the quality projects a chance to separate themselves from the scammers, giving the industry a greater chance of legitimising itself on a wider scale. Building a credible reputation, being transparent and developing communities will be key factors in the success of any of these projects.
With traditional online paid advertising methods now unavailable, how does a legitimate project get discovered on social media? The only remaining option is to use Influencer Marketing. With a carefully strategised Influencer Marketing campaign, working with a variety of influencers across the relevant social platforms, the correct audience can be targeted with the desired content, encouraging further discussion and raising brand awareness.
Here at The Goat Agency, our Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Department take great care in researching and vetting projects before agreeing to help them in being heard within these communities. We are working hard to grow our crypto influencer network and have already successfully delivered strategic campaigns to the right audiences for clients at the ICO stage.
Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are definitely here to stay and by working closely with legitimate quality projects and leading community members we hope to be key players in the growth of the industry.
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Laura Ishiguro is an Assistant Professor in History at the University of British Columbia, and a hāfu settler on unceded Musqueam territory. An historian of Canada and the British Empire, she currently focuses on settler colonialism, family, and the everyday in nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century British Columbia.
Major Publications:
"How I wish I might be near: distance and the epistolary family in late nineteenth-century condolence letters", in Within and Without the Nation: Canadian History as Transnational History, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2015, pp. 212-227.,
"Imperial Relations: Histories of family in the British Empire", Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History, vol. 14, p. N_A, 2013.,


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Missionary efforts do not bring always sustainable success. In the area of Lutopan in Cebu, some 30 years ago many members gathered in small congregations and a central church was build to accommodate all in subdistrict events. Yet the church activity lasted only a few years and the members moved away for work.
After many efforts to make proper use of the property, NACSEARelief, the social responsibility arm of the Church in the Philippines has been commissioned to look for a suitable community project. Again extensive negotiations were necessary but finally a Partner could be found in the DASVO Multipurpose Cooperative, the Corporate Social Responsibility of nearby CARMEN COPPER MINING. Finally on 21st June 2018 an USUFRUCT agreement could be signed. DASVO will use the lot where once our church stood for a show room for products of the local cottage industry.


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Check Back with Mr. Kevin No. 01 | How to Recognize Negative Cycles + Surviving vs. Succeeding
"you can change behaviors and thought process but you can't change the things that happened in your past." - Mr. Kevin
iTunes: click here.
This is called Check back with Mr. Kevin.
In the world of child psychology - a lot of times it's important to check back in with your counselor or your therapist. In fact, i'll go as far as to say that everyone should take some time to check back in with their therapist. And if you don't have one then try checking back in with yourself. Be it through writing, mediation, a solo walk, or art - whatever it is that you can use to get back to YOU.
Mr. Kevin and I met while I was working for VICE. I've always been fascinated by psychology and the human condition so when when we ended working together, oftentimes our conversations - even those about work - were based on the psychological aspects of the characters and people I was researching, the people in the office, or people around the world.
At first, I didn't know about Mr. Kevin's background... (yes, his nickname should have given it away)
I worked in Children's Mental Health for almost 11 years, in both the Department of Child and Family Services and in private run facilities where I would write treatment plans for the kids, run group sessions and work one on one with the kids to achieve their therapeutic goals. In that time, I worked with children who were diagnosed with bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, schizo effective, autism, aspbergers and more. The majority of the children also suffered from abuse, physical, verbal, emotional and sexual.
I majored in Psychology at the College of Southern Nevada and the University of Reno. Trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I have studied meditation for the past 8 years and have been practicing and training as a healer for 5 years now. I will soon start my Reiki healing certification at the beginning of the year.
Once I understood that his knowledge stemmed from a space of experience and education, I became even more excited by the opportunity to have someone to speak to on the many topics that fill my mind.
If you worked at VICE, chances are you'd see Kevin and I in a corner discussing the human condition-
or - you might have seen us working on a sports pilot, using the white board in one of the conference rooms to dissect (and I mean…really dissect) the person we were to interview.
Neither of us work for VICE anymore but our friendship remains in tact. and as I navigated my life into Recovery from my eating disorder, Kevin was always an understanding ear because he GOT me beyond the general population.
He and I both believe childhood shapes us into the people that we are today. We love understanding peoples pains and scars and flaws in order to help each individual come a tad bit closer to a feeling of healing.
For Check Back with Mr. Kevin we will be addressing some of the questions both of us ponder - or better yet, Kevin will try to answer my complicated mind - by using the Tell Your Story Podcast episodes as launching points, and then following the natural course of conversation.
This is an experiment . Flawed. of course. But a QUICK listen. So we'll see how it goes. Take a chance and let us know what you think. xx.a


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Styling and photographing Kayla's shoot was so much fun. We visited two locations. First, Scovill's Landscaping where we captured Kayla inside their beautiful greenhouse. We love how all the different flowers fill our backgrounds at this location - it makes for such vibrant imagery. After adding a hibiscus to Kayla's hair, the pop of color brought tropical vibes that looked incredible!
We then headed over to visit Kayla's home and snapped some shots in her back yard. Personal environments are always a favorite of our because they add a sense of comfort and personality.
Kayla, we enjoyed working with you! We're excited for you to see all your awesome shots and can't wait to create some stunning artwork with them.
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The price of aluminum has been impacted by a number of factors that have influenced both the demand of the material, and the available supply, thus effecting the price. In fact, the aluminum price is about 18% higher than it was last year. Specifically, from impacts in China, the world's largest producer and consumer of the metal.
Last year, as a response to signs of slowing economic growth, China's government put into place a fiscal stimulus aiming at the infrastructure sector. This stimulus boosted the demand outlook for industrial metals like aluminum. In turn, prices have adjusted accordingly to this increased demand. At the same time, excess production capacity has ceased to help combated air pollution, providing limited supply and more motivation for price increase.
The Chinese government has been cracking down on aluminum smelters that are creating excessive pollution. This will result in the closure of about 10% or more of the country's smelting capacity. Since China is responsible for around 60% of global aluminum production, the closure of even far less than the predicted 10% of its production capacity would have a significant impact on the global balance of aluminum's supply and demand.
With the same goal of eliminating pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, automobile producers are also changing their car engineering methods to incorporate a process called "vehicle lightweighting". This makes aluminum use in production an integral part of the process. Because of this, aluminum in the automobile industry will also reach a steep growth in demand.
A car with a high content of aluminum, while generating a higher impact on the environment during the production and raw material phases, will impact the environment much less during the product-use phase. There is no doubt that these changes will heavily impact the raw material aluminum, and forecasts provided by Ducker Worldwide say that the "total aluminum content for 17.4 million vehicles produced in the US in 2015 is approximately 7 billion pounds, an average of about 400 lbs per vehicle." These forecasters also go on to state that it is predicted that by 2025, aluminum will comprise more than 75% of pick-up truck body parts, 24% of large sedans, 22% of SUV's and 18% of minivan body and closure parts.
As the number of vehicles that use this "lightweighting" process increases, and the amount of aluminum used for each car also increases, so too will the demand and price of the material. That coupled with the expected decreasing supply means that, as predicted, the aluminum price should continue to increase as part of a basic economic supply and demand model.
Additionally, in the gutter industry, guards have become increasingly popular and necessary, especially as the designs become more advanced and are perfected. The most popular guard products on the market all incorporate aluminum into their design. A majority of these guard products are manufactured with imported aluminum from China.
Interestingly enough, these market changes may start to significantly sway the cost of materials and make our higher cost materials, like copper, more affordable. According to Goldman Sachs, as stated in a CNBC article, "Aluminum prices have outperformed most other commodities year-to-date, rising about 15 percent against steel and 3 percent against copper."
As the price of raw material goes up, so too does the products and services that use these materials. If you always dreamed about specialty gutters, you may see a change in the prices of these products in the future. As the aluminum price continues to increase, and its demand becomes higher, and access more limited, there's always a chance that aluminum may eventually shift to a specialty product, as far as price is concerned. If this does in fact happen, those beautiful steel or copper gutters you've always dreamed of for your home just may become more affordable! Additionally, it is important to remember that current specialty products are also far superior to aluminum when it comes to longevity and durability. That being said, if aluminum does start to resemble the costs of a product like copper, the better investment would be copper.


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"Hamilton was a member of the Independent Group, formed in the 1950s by a group of artists and writers at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, whose symposiums contributed to the development of Pop art in Britain. He was one of the prime practitioners of the critic Lawrence Alloway's theory of a 'fine/pop art continuum'. Hamilton interpreted this as meaning that 'all art is equal - there was no hierarchy of value. Elvis was to one side of a long line while Picasso was strung out on the other side ... TV is neither less nor more legitimate an influence than, for example, is New York Abstract Expressionism' (Hamilton, p.31)."
(Terry Riggs, December 1997, Tate)
Richard Hamilton (1956). 'Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?'
"British artist David Hockney talks of his photographic work and its relationship to painting. Beside the pool at his Los Angeles home, he demonstrates the visual and mental processes behind the construction of a 'joiner' photograph, a compilation of colour photographs collaged together to reconstruct as one image, a sequence of simple events. Also shown are images of the paintings Los Angeles has inspired, interlaced with Hockney's commentary on the city's character."
"David Hockney Joiner Photography" London Weekend Television [production company], 1983.
"The Save the Arts campaign is organised by the London branch of the Turning Point Network, a national consortium of over 2,000 arts organisations and artists dedicated to working together and finding new ways to support the arts in the UK. ...
The first stage of the campaign presents a new video animation by artist David Shrigley highlighting the effect of the funding cuts and a new work by Jeremy Deller with Scott King and William Morris. Each week, the work of a different artist will be released. Mark Wallinger will present the next project.
The costs of David Shrigley's animation have been covered with a grant from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. All artists engaged in this project have generously donated their time, talent and art."
(Turning Point Network, UK)
Fig.1 David Shrigley (2010), 'An important message about the arts'.
Fig.2 Mark Wallinger (2010), 'Reckless'.
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Quality of Life Survey Rates Gwinnett High (Rhonda Haran)April 11, 2010
Extracted from the Atlanta Journal-Consitution. Submitted by Rhonda Haran of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty
Gwinnett County residents are happier with their government services than their neighbors, and Fulton overall is the most optimistic about the future, expecting better times in the next five years.
Gwinnett had the highest level of respondents who said their area overall was a good or very good place to live – 86.6 percent. Gwinnett residents expressed the highest satisfaction levels for schools, police protection, litter control, libraries and availability of medical care.
Gwinnett crushed the competition in one category, when 91.5 percent said their parks and recreation were good or very good. The next closest was Cobb, with a 76.2 percent rating, and Clayton was at the bottom with 50 percent.
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