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What Happens When A Woman Before And After Menstruation – not excessive if said before or during menstruation for women is similar to when riding a roller coaster. Emotions that go up and down often approach women before or when the month comes.
Emotional instability before and during the month, is actually caused by changes in hormonal balance. The following is a sequence of hormonal changes that occur before and during menstruation according to Serdar Bulun M.D. from Northwestern University; Robert Casper M.D. from the University of Toronto, Nicholas Panay MRCOG from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London
1. Four weeks before menstruation
One month before menstruation, the brain's pituitary gland releases follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in the bloodstream. The release of these two hormones is a sign for the ovaries to release their eggs.
When a message is received, the ovary will release the most mature egg into the ovary canal (fallopian tube). From the channel, the egg takes several days to reach the uterus. (Read Also : Changes In The Nature Of Women During Menstruation)
During the passage of the egg, the ovary will increase estrogen production. This hormone triggers the edge of the uterus to prepare itself as a place for the embryo to dwell.
2. Two weeks before menstruation
When the uterus begins to build tissue and increase blood intake, the ovaries release a key pregnancy hormone called progesterone. When this happens, a woman's body temperature usually rises a few degrees.
Progesterone is also the reason for the spread of breast milk in the breast. As a result, the breasts appear bigger and hurt when touched.
Progesterone may interfere with the brain's chemical circulation, including the mood regulating hormone called serotonin. This has an effect on the amygdala, which is a brain structure related to emotions. The result is two typical emotions when pre menstruation syndrome (PMS) occurs, which is anger and anxiety.
Progesterone works with estrogen in preparing the uterus. During the preparation of the uterus, the intestine is relaxed. This results in increased gas production until the stomach feels like bloating. This change also triggers a woman's desire to continue eating.
3. When menstruation arrives
When one month passes and the egg is not fertilized, estrogen and progesterone production begins to decline. This slowly returned the emotional state after PMS. (Read also : How To Relieve Pain During Menstruation Quickly And Naturally)
At the same time, uterine begins to release prostaglandin hormones. This hormone helps the release of extra tissue and blood that accumulates in the uterus. Prostaglandin forces the uterine muscles to contract, causing pain.
In some women, prostaglandin also causes nausea. This impact can be overcome by consuming certain drugs such as ibuprofen, or diligently exercising.
Although it looks very 'horrendous', in fact the average amount of blood lost from the body during the menstrual period ranges from one cup or a few tablespoons.
When the menstrual period is over, it can be said that there is a 'throbbing' emotion due to the hormonal imbalance ending. Even so the ovaries will begin to release their eggs again, so the process sequence will begin again soon.


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Come dressed in your Halloween costume or as you are… We will have a costume contest and prizes. You can take a sneak peak at our coffin for Saturday's coffin race. DO some sippin' by the fire. Kick off your Halloween weekend with some moonshine fun!
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56 Brewing Harvest Festival
By Matt Dowgwillo - Sep 11, 2018
For Craft Beer fans, the Fall represents the most notable time of the year. Hops are fresh and ready, malts are at their peak, and the beer…it's time to flow!
This year, the party you'll want to be at is at 56 Brewing. This all-day event will take place in their Northeast Minneapolis taproom, alongside their community garden space and across from the park; a perfect location for the spirit of the Harvest.
SATURDAY, 9/15 in NE MINNEAPOLIS
Free Cover (until 6:30pm), $10 After (comes with free beer)Facebook Event Details
Farmers' Market 2-6pm
This family-friendly event will feature an early afternoon Farmers' Market from 2-6pm. You'll be able to buy produce, crafts, and sample some of the last of the fresh local produce of the year.
Live Animals/Petting Zoo 5:30pm-8:30pm
Bring the kids! They'll be able to pet/feed the goats, donkeys, sheep, cats, chickens, and other animals brought in for the day; a perfect compliment to the earlier market.
Make sure to show up before 6:30pm, it's when there will be a $10 cover kicking in for the rest of the night (though it does come with a free beer ticket)
Live Music 7pm – 9pm
High Octane Minnesota will be performing. (They play classic rock covers like Led Zepplin, AC/DC…)
Taproom Beers All Day (til 12am)
And of course, the day wouldn't be complete without some special harvest-fest beers from 56 Brewing. They'll have all their awesome IPAs (and my favorite, their coconut stout) as well as some special Oktoberfest beers available only for the season!


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Having the perfect hair, skin and makeup for your wedding day is something that every bride dreams about. However, there is a lot of preparation and planning that needs to be considered before your special day. We have spoken to one of our very talented Harvest vendors, hair and makeup artist Aleisha from Studio Eleven. She has some great tips and tricks to help you feel and look beautiful on your wedding day.
Hair Care
We recommend getting a haircut or trim 6 weeks out from your day for your hair to look its best. If you want the illusion of thick, long, luscious hair, hair extensions or a hairpiece is a great option. It would be best to talk to your hair stylist and organize this approximately 3 weeks out from the day. If you are planning on colouring your hair before your wedding day, it is best to do this about 1 week before, so that it has some time to settle and look its best.
Skin Care
Preparing your skin for your wedding day is a very important step that can be looked over by many brides. Your skincare preparation can determine how your makeup looks and sits on your skin on the day. These preparations should start about 10 weeks out from your wedding day and continue through to the lead up of your big day. Facials, microdermabrasion treatments and moisturizing are your number one priorities to ensure your complexion is looking its best. Using paw paw or lip balm on your lips every day will prepare your lips for that important first kiss! Completing this step will also ensure that any lipstick or gloss will last a lot longer on your lips. Another optional step is a natural spray tan; this can give your skin an even complexion and the glow every bride wants on their wedding day.
Make Up
Choosing a make up look to suit your wedding, your dress and your personality is a major step in your preparations. We highly recommend speaking to a professional and having a make up trial before your day to ensure that you are 100% happy with your look on the day.


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This weekend Atlantans can celebrate performing arts and a new venue for them in Sandy Springs, take in bluegrass music and barbecue in Decatur, or watch a free, outdoor screening of "The Greatest Showman" in Roswell.
See dance and art collide with Lauri Stallings' newest venture at Duluth's Hudgens Center, or sip mimosas in Miami Circle at an art opening for an exhibit celebrating female artists.
Hear jazz music on the lawn at Callanwolde, or sip beer among the puppets during an adult-only night at Center for Puppetry Arts.
Finally, see what happens when Batman and Shakespeare collide in a new play.
Wherever your weekend takes you, have fun exploring the arts in Atlanta!
When: Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Amphitheater
Cost: $25 to $400
What to Expect: Pack a picnic and a blanket and head over to Callanwolde on Friday to hear contemporary jazz music by Bob Baldwin. He has been in the business for more than two decades, and some of Baldwin's popular projects include musical odes to Michael Jackson, Thom Bell and Stevie Wonder. Lawn admission is first-come, first-served, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guests can bring in outside food, but there will also be a cash bar and Fox Bros. BBQ for sale.
When: Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free!
What to Expect: This daylong celebration include performances and activities for all ages taking place on the City Green and in the Studio Theatre. Enjoy the street party/carnival mash-up while relishing talented local artists and organizations, including Act3 Productions, Atlanta Ballet 2, the Atlanta Opera, Dance it Off, Roswell Dance Theatre, Franklin Pond Chamber Music and more.
rather than some things appearing to rise up soft to your chest and a whole lotta' mercy
When: Opening: Aug. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m., Event: Through Oct. 6: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning
Cost: Free!
What to Expect: Catch Lauri Stallings' newest site-based work set in the galleries of the Hudgens Center. What used to be an exhibition area for paintings and sculpture will become a gathering space and a place for movement.
Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival
When: Aug. 11 from 2 to 9 p.m.
Where: Harmony Park
Cost: $20
What to Expect: This annual festival brings together Decatur's best BBQ and music for one afternoon in the Oakhurst neighborhood. Encounter the sights, sounds and smells of classic Southern BBQ along with over seven hours of original live blues and bluegrass music from aspiring and accomplished local, regional and national acts.
Roswell Free Family Movie Series: "The Greatest Showman"
When: Aug. 11 at 8 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park
Cost: Free!
What to Expect: Bring a picnic along with your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an evening under the stars filled with great music, playground fun, and the family film "The Greatest Showman." Food and drinks may be purchased at the concession stand.
Feminine. A Women's Group Show.
When: Opening Reception: Aug. 11 from 12 to 3 p.m., Exhibit: Through Sept. 1: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Alan Avery Art Company
Cost: Admission is free
What to Expect: Miami Circle's Alan Avery Art Company offers mimosas this Saturday afternoon at the opening for its new group exhibition featuring works by 12 women artists. The show is curated by Athea King and Benjamin Deaton, and it is meant to be a celebration of femininity and strength. RSVP>
Puppet Party Series: Puppets and Pints
When: Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts
Cost: $20 adv, $25 at the door
What to Expect: Adults can experience the Worlds of Puppetry Museum in a relaxed environment during this special event. Also enjoy the music of The Possum Kingdom Ramblers, beer and wine for purchase, plus free lights bites and bar games.
When: Aug. 10 through 25: Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Where: Out of Box Theatre
Cost: $15.90 to $23.32
What to Expect: What if Shakespeare had conceived the melancholy Dane as a costumed crime fighter? Bat-Hamlet tells the tale of a Dark Knight that emerges from betwixt the pages of Shakespeare to exact revenge on his murderous uncle, King Jester. Once resolved to avenge beloved King Police Commissioner Gordrick's death, Hamlet dons the persona of Bat-Hamlet, a flashier and much cooler version of his brooding youth. See what happens as the universes of Shakespeare and Batman collide.


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Another visualised compilations of the biggest losers and winners of 2013!
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Bonjour Readers!
It's been over a week since I've yet to posted anything, my condolences to anticipating subscribers, but this "chic" has been busy! 😉
But I do hope that ya'll are well. Anyways .. BACK TO MY AWESOMENESS
This week, we'll be putting our "nerd caps" on,
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and we'll be talking about …. GAMES! Girls, I know to us it might not seem very interesting, but those adorable Dumb Ways to Die games or the recent Minion Rush application is apart of a brand's marketing scheme!
"Play is not the opposite of work." Instead, think of play as being at the root of gamification and when done well, people can engage in playful activities and still do business at the same time" -Dr. Stuart Brown
Gamification is the integration of game mechanics or game dynamics into a website, service, community, campaign or work.(Blogging4jobs) Here are three basic functions of games:
1) Presents a Delightful Head Fake
Brands are promoting the use of games as their growth strategy, because customers are being marketed to without them realising it. Regardless of whether the game has a strong correlation with the products itself. Customers who are engaged with the game that is attention grabbing and interactive, are reluctant to think that it is provided for their entertainment. The game would thus serve as a trigger to remind customers of the brand and simultaneously check out the sections of the brands webpage or research more about it.
2) Create Brand Advocates
Users who are highly fascinated by the game played would most probably invite their friends to come play along, through both social media platforms and word of mouth. Raising the awareness of the brand in totality.
3) Deeper Impressions
Just as repeated songs or advertisements gradually sink into our thoughts, the same principle is applied to the interactivity of games. It encourages users to remember who the brand is and what they stand for.
Companies are, in my opinion, bringing their marketing tactics to the next level of merely straying in advertising platforms. It is not enough to inform customers, but simultaneously entertaining them is slowly becoming a required landmark.
What do you think of the gaming era ?
Check out Magnum's Pleasure Hunt game, I promise you it's entertaining. Tell me your high scores 😉
C'est La Vie! xx
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From the "dull throwback brand selling raincoats for old people" to the revolutionised "157 year old global brand with a distinct British attitude", Burberry's progress of revitalisation definitely has been an inspiring one, not to mention their classic check plaid coats !!! Droooooollllllll !!!
But, okay, in all serious matters (nerd mode on), aside from it's 180 degree shift in image, their innovative digital marketing strategy is definitely a bonus. Customers accessibility thru it's Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channel has directly contributed to it's success. With over 15million likes in its Facebook account, the site Ranking the Brands has placed Burberry as the number one Fashion Brands engaged in social media (2012).
Cool figures huh? How did they achieve that you ask? Burberry's Facebook page aren't only filled with a plethora of campaigns promoting their fashion, but also subjects that customers would be interested in, such as their recent Burberry Kiss campaign, and they even have an edition of Burberry Acoustics, which focuses on helping emerging indie acoustic musical talents to showcase their songs in the Burberry page. Its Twitter and Instagram account focuses on Burberry fashions, however, it's Pinterest account are ironically not filled with posts about the brand itself, but rather it's country of origin.
Source from https://www.facebook.com/burberry
Burberry has revolutionised the definition of how 'luxury brands' should come in contact with their customers. Shifting from distant snobbish figures, to highly interactive approachable brands. Burberry has managed to create a feel of accessibility, something that brands in the luxury sector has yet to achieve, which could prove to be important touch points.
Source from https://www.facebook.com/burberry/app_211238955591861
What other luxury brands do you think are also succeeding in the social media platform? This fashion blogging is really bad for me! (Opening my eyes to the beautiful products of Burberry! Shoes in Checkers!!!).
Check out their Burberry Acoustic series, tell me which ones are your favourites!
C'est La Vie! Xx
So… I was really bored, and look what I came across on Pinterest!
Yeap, basically sums up the basic elements and timeframes. Someone's been stalking users!!!
Definitely a handy summary for companies new to this trend.
The diagram's kind of "out of date" though, the "hashtag" element should be added to every social platform requirement! Hahhaah! I'm obsessed with hashtags!
Well, back to working on my 2nd weekly blogpost, cause I love you readers that much! hah!
In the meantime, What do you think are additional requirements to uploading posts today? Lemme know 😉
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The hashtag revolution began most significantly from the social networking platform "Twitter", which then expanded into multiple mediums such as "Instagram" and just recently, "Facebook" has caught onto this trend.
Just as a formality, Hashtags serve primarily to group messages by topics, granting an ease of access to a diverse pool of conservations associated with it for people interested with that specific frame of discussions, pretty neat huh?
Its former purposes was to organize messages within "Twitter", but today, companies are starting to recognize its benefits and leveraging it towards their promotional mechanisms. The tool allows firms to target specific groups based on their interests or topics, engaging consumer discussions. This benefits both the consumers – in which consumers not only could easily access the pool of information, but also simultaneously connect them with a community who shares the same interests, and for the brand itself – it not only helps in raising awareness, but also learning more about their targeted customers and budding a relationship with them, plus it's free!
The strategic use of hashtags which could be observed amongst active brand at the moment, could be categorized into four dimensions:
1) Hashtags for certain events
Events such as #Coachella has built their promotional strategy mainly around the mechanisms of social media, primarily getting users to hashtag the event on Instagram.
2) Hashtags for a campaign
"Cover Girl" could be arecent example of how they used the hashtag system to get customers and experts hyped about their products. Their recent tag #EasyBreezySummer on Facebook, reached a wider range of audience due to numbers of events such as the Premios Juventud award tagging the campaign into their event, exposing its audience towards Cover Girl's campaign.
3) Hashtags to refer a brand
4) Hashtags to unrelated subjects
Many brands have been smart in coupling its promotional hashtags with timely tags that are of trending topics. Strabucks for example incorporated the hashtag #heatwave together with its status updates on drinks, in relevance to how its thirst quenching drinks could be an aid to the heatwave within the states. Although its tags might be unrelated to the brand itself, it is a good way for the brand to engage in a broader conversation and remaining relevant.
Could hashtags thus, also serve simultaneously not only as an organizing tool of topics for users, but also an organizing of target markets for firms itself?
Found any interesting hashtags? Feel free to share the buzz!
C'est La Vie! Xx
Hello readers, welcome to beautiful geeks!
In honour of my first blog post, this would hopefully be a page where us girls could intellectually discuss the business strategies of companies that peak our interests! Hence, fashion, beauty, brands, celebrities, and technically more clothes!
The page is so-called "beautiful geeks" in an attempt to flourish the beautiful minds of our beautiful readers with entrepreneurial discussions on beautiful things!
For a measurable amount of time, my posts would be majorly involved with the emerging trends of how companies use social media as a primary communications platform. Feel free to contribute or suggest towards the discussions here.
And boys, you are more than welcome to join in our girly discussions! 😉


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Spring Hill, Florida (May 25, 2016) – Oak Hill Hospital is now accepting pre-registrations to deliver at its new Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital. To pre-register go to http://oakhillhospital.com/service/pre-register.
The new Maternity Suites is 22,000 square foot facility and includes six labor and delivery suites, ten postpartum recovery suites, two ante-partum labor suites, a Cesarean surgical suite, and a 12 position holding nursery for babies who need special monitoring or continuous observation.
In addition, the Maternity Suites offers:
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[if !supportLists]· [endif]Next generation amenities, including the latest industry standards for patient monitoring and an advanced baby security system
[if !supportLists]· [endif]Wireless fetal monitoring
Our Maternity Suites also offers a patient and family-centered care philosophy which includes open visitation to support this family-centered care. When we first announced the project Chief Operating Officer Sonia Wellman said, "Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality care and customer service to ensure that the birth of your baby is a treasured memory."
As our growing area changes in demographics, Oak Hill Hospital's Maternity Suites will meet an ever-growing need. Cindy Poirier, Director of Women's Services, is particularly proud of the patient and family-centered care philosophy. "This means for all healthy births, our goal is to keep mom and baby together as much as possible in those first precious days, so the mother may learn to take care of her baby with the help of a compassionate care team," she said.
For more information about this event call the marketing department at 352-597-6317.
Visit the Oak Hill Hospital newsroom for recent releases: www.OakHillHospital.com/About/Newsroom/
About Oak Hill Hospital:
Oak Hill Hospital has been serving the Nature Coast since 1984. It is the largest medical facility in Hernando and Citrus Counties (262 acute care beds), is the area's largest private employer, and offers Hernando County's only comprehensive cardiovascular program, including open heart surgery. Over 300 physicians, 1,200 associates, and approximately 250 volunteers comprise Oak Hill Hospital's healthcare delivery team.
It is located at 11375 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, 1.9 miles east of US 19 on State Road 50. For more information about this release, please contact Richard W. Linkul, Director of Marketing, at 352-597-6383 or firstname.lastname@example.com. In Citrus call 352-628-6441. For more information about Oak Hill Hospital, visit our website at OakHillHospital.com, or like us on Facebook.
Oak Hill Hospital has demonstrated its healthcare leadership by achieving distinction on many levels. Please visit our website for a comprehensive listing of all Oak Hill Hospital accreditations, awards, and distinctions.


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Most saltwater media used by UTEX includes natural seawater collected off-shore from Port Aransas, Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. Seawater having a salinity of at least 30 ppt is collected and pre-filtered, then stored undisturbed within polyethylene carboys at ambient temperature in the dark.
Seawater is diluted to 30 ppt with double distilled water immediately prior to pasteurization. A three-liter batch of seawater at 30 ppt in a 4-liter Erlenmeyer flask is covered with a small inverted glass petri plate and an inverted 250-mL beaker, then "pasteurized" in a steamer for 45 minutes. The pasteurized content of the flask is allowed to cool and left undisturbed at ambient temperature for approximately 24 hours. It is then again steam-pasteurized for 45 mininutes, as on the previous day. After the flask cools the second time, the inverted-petri-plate lid is sealed in place with Parafilm and the flask is stored at refrigerator temperature until it is used to prepare culture medium. This pasteurized seawater may used immediately or may be stored for several months prior to use.
In various laboratories marine algae are cultured in media prepared from "pasteurized" seawater that is assumed to be heated to exactly 73 °C. The procedure described here heats 3-L batches of seawater to over 95 °C for two consecutive days, although it does not reach boiling temperature.
This procedure generally does not cause precipitation of seawater, although excessive agitation of flasks, the use of scratched or etched flasks, or pasteurization of seawater at higher salinity may result in salt precipitation during heating.
Pasteurized seawater prepared as described above appears to be nearly sterile, although it is not used to culture axenic UTEX cultures without further heating in agar. Liquid unialgal cultures grown in media prepared from seawater that has been pasteurized by this method can be sub-cultured for many years without the introduction of invasive contamination.
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Vince Zampella finally clarifies the studio's stance on a Titanfall release for PS4.
Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 30th, Oct. 2013 Under News
Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella has finally broken the studio's silence on their stance regarding Titanfall for the PlayStation 4. Zampella clarified on Twitter that the Xbox exclusivity for Titanfall is not meant for the entire series, but just for the first game.
@ampl1fier Just this release.
— Vince Zampella (@VinceZampella) October 29, 2013
Considering that Respawn Entertainment has maintained its interest in the PlayStation 4 and not explicitly stated whether we'll see Titanfall on the PlayStation 4 or not, this information comes as a bit of a relief. While the first game may be skipping Sony's next-gen console, at the very least we can look forward to seeing the remaining games in the series arrive for PS4.
However, the success of the first game could influence whether there is another a game in the series and whether demand is high enough to see it come to other consoles. Given the hype surrounding the game, it'll be amazing if Titanfall isn't a success when it launches on March 11th 2014 for Xbox 360, PC and Xbox One. Stay tuned though.
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April 2015 Update
Saturday, April 18, 2015 3 comments
Wow I haven't posted in here in a long time. Well, I started getting healthier beginning of September 2014. Since then, I've lost 50 lbs through some cardio and weight lifting along with keeping track of calories in while trying to get enough pr... Read more
NaNoWriMo considerations
Sunday, October 19, 2014 1 comments
I had NaNo novel all picked out but I might change my mind. Options I'm consider: 1. Epic Fanta... Read more
Small Steps
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 2 comments
Still walking. It has been almost 2 weeks and I'm already itching to do more and go faster. I went... Read more
1st 5k is finished
Sunday, September 07, 2014 0 comments
I walked my first 5k and it wasn't bad considering I signed up like a week before the event and went on 1 whole walk beforehand. Luckily, I do move around a lot at my job, so while I'm not in great shape, I also don't sit just all the time eithe... Read more
Fall Goals
Thursday, September 04, 2014 2 comments
I have many goals for September and October, so I've combined them as my fall goals, which in part includes getting ready for National Novel Writing Month. It's less than 2 months away and I can't wait. ... Read more
Habits and Veggies
Monday, July 07, 2014 1 comments
I haven't posted in a while but keeping busy. Has been a couple of rather productive months though. Okay, not quite on the reading front but in writing and editing I'm doing work. I finished the minor edit on the one novel, so just have one more... Read more
February Goals
Saturday, February 01, 2014 0 comments
Submit 4 stories to publication places (since I have to do 3 by the 14th). Finish reading HIVE and start another book. Review 5 stories. Finish writing 2 chapters in AF. Post in 5 blog posts overall.... Read more
January Results
Friday, January 31, 2014 1 comments
Here are the results from the goals I made for the month. Write 4 short stories - Not quite. I wrote 2 stories, started 3 others and edited a couple that i'd written in the past. Even though not a success, not a failure either. Submit 5... Read more
More Food, Yay!
Sunday, January 19, 2014 1 comments
Pay day was recent and I decided needed to get some food. I wasn't out but need to work on that whole, cook ahead of time so I'm not floundering or so I can eat when lazy and not go till 4 before eating. I won't focus on the price this time, ju... Read more
First Big Food Shopping Trip of 2014
Wednesday, January 08, 2014 3 comments
I've gotten little bit of food here and there. I mostly buy from work, I'll admit though the pharmacy retail store is limited on healthy food options (though 2 for 2.50 -.50 coupon on progresso soup wasn't too bad). But today I did my first big ... Read more
Feminine topic
Tuesday, January 07, 2014 1 comments
Hi again. So... I've posted about some feminine issues over the years. Last post was around 2010. I haven't had insurance for a while (do this year through work) so never went to get it checked but for 2013 I think I had a total of 3 cycle... Read more
January Goals
Saturday, January 04, 2014 1 comments
Here are my goals for the month. Write 4 short stories Submit 5 items to publications. Finish writing AF Work on TT Edit Start Vegetable focus using canned, frozen and fresh veggies. I have already submitted 1 story to publi... Read more
Grocery Success
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2 comments
I must admit I may switch grocery stores. I always shopped at the one I used to work at cause well, in small town wyoming we didn't have many options anyways. But I must admit, Fred Meyer has pretty good prices and so much to pick from in their ... Read more
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Type wherever at any time to use our good search device. Al sig.stupidocane è vero che esistono da 20 anni le tecnologie ma guarda caso non sono mai state alla portata di tutti.Quanto costa un'auto elettrica e quanto costa la gestione delle batterie??Solo ultimamente c'è qualche ibrida con prezzi decenti….Lo so che è più interessante parlare di ferrari ibride… Be taught more about the challenges and opportunities the automotive trade faces because it strikes into its anticipated peak years of 2017-18.
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Half four: Understanding That Unregulated Monopoly Was Always Uber's Central Goal The belief that monopoly power can be a main source of economic returns is widely held among the venture capitalists that funded Uber, and its spending priorities and marketplace habits have been completely consistent with an organization pursuing world business dominance.
As with all of Audi's "S" fashions, the S5 encompasses a full complement of suspension and inside modifications designed to impart a more sporting look and feel. Larger brakes and a tightened and lowered suspension help the Z-rated tires ship the uprated power to the road. The coddling interior options carbon fiber trim, particular seats and a unique steering wheel.


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Over the past few months I have been focusing most of my energy on my graduate thesis project at the University of Washington. It has been an uphill struggle that has left me feeling both exhausted and excited for the coming months. Anyone who has been through the arduous challenge of finding and choosing a thesis topic to focus on can attest to the mental pain that I am feeling. I do feel like I have finally managed to put a few stakes in the ground, and I consider them to be minor achievements.
Focus, refine, move forward and repeat. This is the strategy and the mantra that I have followed in order to keep me pushing forward.
Focus, refine, move forward, repeat.


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Baltimore County Business Internet Providers (ISP) | Business Internet Service Providers in Baltimore, MD
Welcome to Business Internet Providers (ISP) in Baltimore County! This is where we make your job easier when it comes to shopping for Baltimore County Business Internet Service Providers.
Use our Real-Time Baltimore County, Maryland Business ISP quoting tool to find out the best prices on Baltimore County Internet and phone services for businesses of all sizes.
Our technology prices out all types of Internet services from Maryland LEC's, CLEC's, ISP's, and WISP's thoughout all of Baltimore County and beyond!
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Moodswings Vintage
Brand Identity • Logo Design
Moodswings Vintage (MSV) is a vintage clothing boutique with a wide range of one-of-a-kind pieces from the 1920s to 1990s. Set up by owner Rachel in 2014, it was formed with a desire to make high-quality vintage accessible and affordable.
The store initially had three different logos, lacking a distinctive aesthetic that truly reflected Rachel's intentions and skill in styling vintage outfits. We created a new logo that captured the playful and quirky essence of MSV, designed to resemble a playground swing after the brand's tagline of 'vintage for every mood'.
We also introduced a palette of purples and bright yellow that would not only help Moodswings Vintage stand out from the competition, but also carried a more neutral feel in keeping with its status as a store for men and women alike.


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Thursday, February 19, 2009
DJ Class f/ Pitbull and Lil Jon - "I'm The Ish (Remix Pt. 2)" (mp3)
This week I have a story in the City Paper about Baltimore club producer DJ Class, who just got signed to Universal Republic off the strength of his single "I'm The Ish," which I named one of the top club tracks of 2008. There's already been a couple big remixes of the track, but Pitbull just added a verse to the one with Lil Jon recently. It should be interesting to see if the song keeps growing, and which version of the song will become the most popular, but either way, pretty cool to see Class getting his due right now. Thanks also to Sean Caesar from Unruly Records for some quotes for the article.
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The Alberta Tar Sands represent a last ditch effort to uphold a petroleum economy in a world that has become addicted to oil.
The #MannequinChallenge, the end of Vine and about that Lil' Wayne interview.
The genre-blending vocalist opens up about his musical foundations, his Haitian heritage and healing.
In a hurting world, Mick Jenkins just wants to spread love
The funky ensemble delivers an energetic performance on The Current's Local Show.
The Green Party Presidential Candidate spoke boldly, but left something to be desired at NOC's second Black America Forum.


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Mule Developer/ Mule Lead
Job Responsibilities:
- 2+ years of experience working with the Mule ESB platform as a Developer. Demonstrable integration experience with middleware products and ESB'S. Bonus points for Mule Certification.
- 6+ years of software development experience. Extensive software integration and/or other ESB experience is a must, working on enterprise grade projects and integrations
- 6+ years of experience developing with Java.
- You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
- Experienced writing and running JUnit tests. Hands on experience creating, validating, debugging and consuming XML and JSON
- Experienced in use of Maven and Jenkins for build and integrations.
- Extensive experience working with XPath expressions and functions
- Working knowledge of XSL/T.
- Development of enterprise services using RAML and REST based APIs
- Deep understanding of SOA design principles and best practices.
- Experience with TDD and continuous integration and deployment.
- Experience with SOAP and REST a must.
- Have expertise in large distributed systems, legacy experience is considered an asset.
- Experienced with Git and Subversion or SVN
- Well versed in integrating mobile technologies.
- Background in agile and waterfall methodologies.
- You have excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills.
- Strong documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interested and open to business travel.
- Experienced in Jira.
Skills needed:
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- Solid *nix basics
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Spent most of today packing, in preparation for Tuesday's move. 50… - John C. Kirk — LiveJournal
Aug. 8th, 2004
12:47 am
Spent most of today packing, in preparation for Tuesday's move. 50 boxes done so far, and I'm still not finished... Ah well, I reckon I'll be staying in my new place for a while, so I won't have to do this again in the near future.
A few things that I don't want to take with me, so claim 'em if you want 'em:
* Two plastic X-Files video boxes (one red, one plastic). Each one can hold 5 VHS tapes, and they were intended for the "File" series of tapes (File 1, File 2, etc.). They look nifty, but do take up a lot of space (and can't be split across shelves).
* Paperback: "Myth Inc. Link". (I've since bought an omnibus which contains that book.)
* CD tower - can hold about 40 single CDs * TV stand - has 3 shelves, relatively narrow, suitable for portable TV VCR. I've also used it as a substitute server rack in the past.
After all the delays, the move now feels more real with all my stuff getting boxed up.
Edit: Added a couple of new items to the list above.
it's got to the extent that i now keep the majority of my xfiles video collection at work - half due to lack of space, and half due to the fact that there are too many now for me to bring them home :)
(my 2nd mule will be back on tuesday, and i already have your book...it's very heavy. and big)


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A curator well-known in Portland's arts scene has been tapped to steer CONVERGE45, a city-wide series of high-end contemporary art events in 2016.
"We needed a special curator," said CONVERGE45 co-founder Elizabeth Leach, who runs an eponymous gallery in Portland's Pearl District. She pointed to Edmunds' work consulting with at New York Park Avenue Armory and more recent gig directing the Center for the Art of Performance at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Edmunds will be responsible for working with large and small institutions on CONVERGE45 events that will take place July 31 through Aug. 3 in 2016. She also plans to raise Portland's profile among top-flight collectors and curators.
Edmunds said she would ask participating artists and groups to produce work around the theme, with "You In Mind." Edmunds said she wants to encourage artists to explore things made without regard to sales or web hits or name recognition. She invoked work produced in Portland before the art scene took off.
"Right now, what Portland does and what Portland has offered … matters immensely … because almost everything that we can imagine, someone is trying to extract wealth from," she said.
Nike signed on as a sponsor of the event. Plans are also in the works for Year Two, which Leach says will be held at sites across Oregon's wine country. Curator Cris Moss, who directs the University Oregon's White Box space, was tapped as the curator for the 2017 CONVERGE45 events.


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AC Milan v Tottenham Betting Tips: (Champions League Feb 15)
Tip 1: AC Milan win @ 8/11 (Betfair) Tottenham without key players and home squad capable enough to do without the inspirational Pirlo. Robinho may start after 2 goals from the bench for Milan at the weekend. Redknapp has vowed that Tottenham will attack and that will suit AC Milan and Zlatan.
Tip 2: Score win double: AC Milan / Zlatan Ibrahimovic @ 5/2 (BetFred) Fantastic value betting opportunity with the missing players and fitness worries for Tottenham. Huge threat for Milan, especially in the air against a defense prone to aerial weakness.
Longshot Bet: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to score with a header @ 9/1 (Unibet) As mentioned, Tottenham are vulnerable in the air and from set pieces and that has recently given Nic's Picks a 16/1 winner with Hangeland and 9/1 looks a fantastic bet for a Zlatan headed goal tonight.
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Wednesday 30th November 2016
Irony and semantic prosody revisited
Dan McIntyre (University of Huddersfield)
This talk explore Louw's (1993) claim that deviation from conventionalised semantic prosodies can be indicative of irony. Taking account of criticisms of the concept of semantic prosody, I analyse a short extract from a sketch from the 1960 satirical revue Beyond the Fringe. I argue that the satire in the sketch derives in part from the projected irony and that semantic prosody can be a useful tool in uncovering this, but not in the sense that Louw explains the concept. I argue that to fully reveal the source of the ironic effects, it is necessary to utilise a more nuanced approach to semantic prosody, as well as to consider how semantic prosodies clash with each other, and how concepts such as semantic preference and Gricean implicature act as further triggers of irony.


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3 nights in Cairo / Giza was a dream. The energy here feels otherworldly and mystical. It feels ancient, significant, and mysterious.
I went with 2 other girls for a long weekend. We stayed at City View Hotel and I highly recommend this place; it was very centrally located and affordable. They had an airport pick up and set us up with some great tours. We were within walking distance to alot of Cairo's main attractions, although we did not do much wandering since we didn't have time and were unsure of the safety.
Our tour guide Mady Osama from Lets Explore Egypt is still a friend today. He was hilarious and showed us the Giza plateau, the sphinx, the pyramids of Giza (which we entered), ancient tombs (we also entered), and other ancient burial sites and pyramids. He also showed us to essential oil shops, jewelry stores, papyrus art stores, and more around Cairo. If you love essential oils like I do, Cairo is essential oil haven. I love the lotus flower and black narcissus oil I found from Siwa Perfumes.
We did another tour of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, The Hanging Church, and the Egyptian Museum. This was not through Mady. These were all some of the best things I've ever seen while traveling. Old Cairo is like walking back into biblical times and Giza is like visiting another planet all together. As an American these places just felt very otherworldly.
*This is not a city I would recommend trying to navigate alone. Definitely hire a tour guide.
Words can not describe how incredible this experience was to me. I feel a major connection to Egypt and it's sacred history. I will be going back to this incredible place soon.
Here are photos from our trip around the sites of Cairo and Giza.


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7:00 AM | Accumulating snow on Saturday on the order of 2-4 inches
Paul Dorian
6-Day Forecast
Mostly sunny, cold, highs in the mid 30's
Increasing clouds, cold, chance for snow to begin towards morning, lows in the mid 20's
Snow likely with accumulations on the order of 2-4 inches by late in the day, cold, low 30's
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, cold, mid 20's
Partly sunny, breezy, cold, low 30's
Partly sunny, cold, low 30's
Partly sunny, cold, near 30
Partly sunny, cold, upper 20's
High pressure will control the weather around here to close out the work week, but moisture from another storm system will approach the region towards morning. Snow will begin early on Saturday as the storm moves to a position off the New Jersey coastline by evening. Accumulations on the order of 2-4 inches are likely in and around the Philly metro region and there can be some accumulations all the way to the Jersey coastline by the latter part of the day. The storm moves quickly and we'll get back to dry and cold weather early next week. Elsewhere, another dramatic stratospheric warming event is about to occur near the North Pole in the next 10 days or so and it is detailed in today's video. This type of atmospheric event can sometimes be a precursor to additional cold air outbreaks into the US in coming weeks.


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As the state's largest integrated health system and largest private employer, RWJBarnabas Health is the proud home of:
In FY 2017, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers conducted over 3 million and over 2.1 million patient visits, respectively.
Rutgers is one of the nation's leading comprehensive public research universities, employing more than 22,500 faculty and staff and educating more than 69,000 students at locations across the state. As New Jersey's largest educator of health professionals, Rutgers prepares tomorrow's health care providers at the state's leading schools for medicine dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and behavioral health and our researchers create knowledge and make discoveries that improve quality of life and fuel economic progress locally and globally.
Together we have the opportunity to create meaningful change for people across New Jersey.


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How to find new customers for your business
You just opened your business and you are looking for customers or perhaps you are about starting your business but you want to know where your customers hang out, read this
5 hacks to conquer your fear of technology
In a world that we cannot do without technology in running a home business. Here is what to do when you are not technologically savvy.
How to develop a perfect buyer persona for your business
Welcome to day 3 of our start a business challenge, in this post, I explain why developing a buyer persona in getting your target market right. Finf out how to craft a buyer persona that helps you to get your buyers easily
How to find creative small business ideas.
Its day 2 of the start a small business challenge and we are discussing how to find a creative small business idea and turn it into a minimum viable product. Read on to find out how.
Day1- Why do you want to start a successful home business?
In day 1 of our start a home business challenge, we delve into why you want to start a successful home business, we help you to get into the mindset of a a home business owner. In this part, we deal with attributes of one who will succeed as a home business owner, we also help you to unlock the fears that stop you from making a success out of it. read on


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Whatever happened to unicycles?
Via A Complete Waste of Time, we find this incredible shelving system for the computer geek who has everything.
The massive pricetag aside, I could never buy it, because I could never put anything on the shelves. I would be pathologically unable to look at it for more than 5 seconds without succumbing to the irresistible urge to rearrange the pieces.
(Some of the comments are groaningly funny, too: "the problem i have with these shelves is when your neighbour stacks them properly another block falls through your roof").


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Telegram is an Android app which offers number of features to chat with your friends free of cost. With Telegram app you will enjoy the fast message delivering speed. As compared to other messenger it is more reliable and secure as it keeps your messages more secure.
Telegram app avoid displaying ads and is completely free with many awesome features included. It offers the ultimate privacy and there is no limits on the size of media files and messages.
How to Download Telegram for Windows PC
You can install the Telegram app on your PC through Android Emulator "bluestacks". Follow simple steps below:
- Download the Bluestacks software from Official Website.
- Run the Bluestacks interface and locate the search there and search for Telegram app.
- When searching complete, click on Telegram app and tap on install.
- Wait for installation until the process get completes and then navigate to the home screen to tap on App icon there.
Key Features of Telegram for PC
- Delivering speed is faster.
- Offer free service forever and avoid displaying Ads.
- Offer security and safe platform for messages.
- No limits for size of files.
If above features have inspired you, do not wait any further and proceed with Telegram for PC installation on your Windows 8/10 laptop or computer.


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The European Publishers Council together with six media organisations and their affiliates representing over 20,000 media publishers and professionals in over 120 countries around the globe have come together to express concern over Facebook's new advertising policy that labels quality news as political advocacy and includes such content in its political ad archive.
Through its attempt to address vulnerabilities on the platform before national elections in the United States, Facebook will undermine journalism's role as the Fourth Estate and legitimize anti-journalism narratives around the world, the groups say. We are calling on Facebook to immediately exempt news organisations from the new policy.
The media organisations, which represent newspapers, TV broadcasters, magazines and digital-only news operations that employ journalists around the world, sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging the platform to exempt news organisations from the policy.
You can read the whole letter here.


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Packing school lunches can be a challenge for parents of picky eaters. Trust me, I know. My 4-year-old son spits pasta at my mother-in-law whenever she tries to feed it to him. You can imagine how well that goes over. Only recently has he agreed to eat the crust of pizza.
I know I'm not alone. Kids in my son's class have a range of issues with their meals, including texture, smell and a reluctance to try anything that's new. Some children also have food allergies, which make eating a variety of foods even more difficult. I turned to NJ food experts and fellow moms for advice ahead of the upcoming school year. Read on below for their helpful tips, including a few tricks of my own:
1. Buy into bento.
Any parent who visits Pinterest recognizes the bento box, Japan's contribution to the cafeteria. This plastic or stainless steel box is equipped with compartments that allow you to divide and conquer. Place different items in their own little sections so food never has to touch. It's also great because kids aren't overwhelmed if there is one item they don't love.
2. Lead the way.
To get my son to eat sandwiches, I read him the book "Pete's Big Lunch" from the Pete the Cat series. If Pete could eat a sandwich with all his friends, maybe my son would too. And he did. Now he'll bring turkey on wheat sandwiches to school. Beloved characters or fellow classmates can often be more convincing than mom or dad. Thanks, Pete!
3. Take a field trip to the grocery store.
Show your kids healthy options and let them decide what they'd like to pack, says Julie Kaminski, a Hunterdon County resident, mother of three, and coach, counselor and trainer specializing in health and happiness. "The perimeter of the supermarket has the healthiest options–fresh fruits and veggies, proteins, and dairy generally make up the outside walls," she adds. "Keep your options there as well."
4. Leave room for experimenting.
Parents of picky eaters often fall into the trap of packing the same lunch every day. Food experts say this is a mistake. "Don't stop trying," says Caroline Turben, a mom of two and a food blogger at Extravagant Gardens, based in northern New Jersey. "Always add something that's unexpected," she says. "While 95 percent of the time it will come back untouched, it's that 5 percent that will transform them from picky eaters to 'willing to try'."
5. Get creative.
Sandwiches and a bag of chips are antiquated. Get with the program by adding fruits and veggies in a rainbow of colors, leftovers from last night's dinner and all sorts of homemade goodies. This is what the experts pack:
- Add carrot sticks or multi-grain chips along with dip, such as hummus, white bean or guacamole. Include cheese sticks or a fruit kabob on a "fun party stick." –Kaminski
- Create your own "sushi rolls" using rolled-up tortilla shells with peanut butter (if your school allows nuts) or turkey with veggies. Pair the roll with fruit and dip "because kids love dip." –Turben
- Feature one item you know your child will eat. Turkey wraps or bagels with cream cheese can be adapted to fit your kid's taste. If fresh fruit is too messy, choose dried fruit or fruit leathers instead. –Allie Hartman, a spokesperson for Nuts.com, which is headquartered in Cranford
- Make your own fruit roll-ups (with less sugar) by taking unsweetened apple or berry sauce and cooking it for 12 hours in a food hydrator. You can also sneak vegetables into meals. Try making a tuna burger with onion, grated zucchini, grated carrots, eggs and a bit of flour. Or disguise the veggies by making French fries from squash. –Zaida Khaze, a mom of two from Palisades Park and CEO of Wiggletot
6. Put a bow on it.
Bento boxes are a start. But Kaminski also suggests reuseable cupcake molds, frilly toothpick spears and anything that adds pizazz. "A gift in a brown paper bag," she adds, "doesn't have the wow factor of the same gift beautifully wrapped in pretty paper and bow."
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Internet dating…
Love it or loathe it, there is no disputing that it is both soul destroying, yet highly entertaining all at the same time. After recently going on an 'organic date', meeting the guy on a night out, I have realised the benefits of both online and offline dating… but still head back to online dating like a moth to a flame.
Why? I have absolutely no idea, it just passes the time I guess. Conversations with people you may never necessarily meet can be extremely amusing – though I have met some lovely guys recently from online dating, so it can't be all that bad!
The search still continues though and I do wonder if I am searching for someone who doesn't actually exist… I then click onto POF etc, attempt to lower my standards and then immediately change my mind and stick to my original tick list. These men really do stand no chance at all!
The Internet has totally changed the way dating 'works' – meeting the recent 'organic date' meant that it didn't feel like a normal first date. Albeit I in theory know the guy, at the time I probably knew less about him than most of the men on POF as his life story had not been printed in black and white for all to see.
Makes me realise how much I rely on the Internet, especially after I recently changed to a new 4G phone. It is ridiculously quick, loading up pages even faster, I am even considering comparing broadband packages for my home in the vain hope it will make work a lot quicker and more seamless. We spent the weekend at a stunning hotel near Scarborough and it seems super fast broadband has completely bypassed them… they struggle to get 3G let alone 4G. For someone who needs access to the Internet, it was painful, but blissful at the same time.
Being home now means everything is back to normal and I am yet again receiving questionable messages from questionable men… being without the Internet for a couple of days doesn't actually seem as bad now!
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Trending Topics
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is currently investigating human waste found in Coca-cola cans manufactured by the Hellenic Bottling Company in Lisburn, North Ireland.
United Kingdom Health Authorities found out that the products contain excessive levels of sunset yellow and benzoic acid, which are known to be carcinogenic. In addition, the drinks could be poisonous when mixed with Vitamin C.
Highlighting the conflict of interest, sponsorship provided by two known soda companies to health organizations has been identified as a new so-called marketing strategy, recent study shows after disclosing a list of institutions on a research paper recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
The world feels the love from Coca-Cola. The company announced that they've achieved having replenished back to nature and the community the equivalent of all the water used in production. This marks the first time a Fortune 500 company has achieved a water replenishing feat of this magnitude.


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Yellow taxis 'have lower accident rate than blue ones'
Taking a yellow taxi instead of a blue one reduces your risk of an accident, a study in Singapore suggests.
Researchers analysed three years worth of accident data from the city-state's largest taxi operator, whose fleet is predominantly blue and yellow.
It concluded yellow vehicles had about six fewer crashes per thousand taxis each month than their blue equivalents.
The greater visibility of the brighter cars was suggested to be the main reason for fewer accidents.
'Strong link'
The analysis, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used speed monitoring data to rule out other causes of accidents, including the possibility that safer drivers preferred yellow cars.
Researchers said they were keen to "further validate their findings" by looking at the use of yellow in other types of public transport, such as school buses.
"Although there is anecdotal evidence on higher accident rates for dark-coloured vehicles, few studies have empirically established a strong causal link between colour and accident risk," said Professor Ho Teck Hua of the National University of Singapore, who led the research.
"The findings of our study suggest that colour visibility should play a major role in determining the colours used for public transport vehicles. A commercial decision to change all taxis to yellow may save lives and potentially reduce economic losses by millions of dollars."
'Very interesting'
The study reviewed data from 4,175 yellow taxis and 12,525 blue taxis operated by Comfort Delgro. On average, yellow taxis were involved in 6.1 fewer accidents per 1,000 taxis per month - 65.6 compared with 71.7 for blue taxis.
Researchers estimated that by switching the colour of all its taxis to yellow, ComfortDelgro could save S$2m (£1.16m; $1.42m) annually in repair bills and lost revenue.
A spokesperson for ComfortDelgro said: "The findings are very interesting and we will certainly take a closer look at it."
It is not the first time academics have looked into correlation between vehicle colour and accident rates.
A 2003 study in Auckland, New Zealand concluded that silver-coloured cars were about 50% less likely to be involved in a car crash resulting in serious injury, than white cars.
That supported research in 2002 from Spain which concluded that cars in light colours were associated with a slightly lower risk of being "passively involved in a collision". That research was based on the Spanish database of traffic crashes from 1993 to 1999.


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Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 | 12:33 p.m.
The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun's sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.
Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.
Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.
Miami Heat plus-2.5 vs. Boston Celtics: $440 to win $400
Over the last week, the Celtics have looked like the NBA Finals contender everyone expected at the beginning of the year, blowing out four straight opponents. Now is the time to sell high — at least momentarily.
They'll have their hands full tonight with a sneaky-tough Heat team. Miami is one of the best defensive teams in the league, which will be a big adjustment for Boston after building its streak against mediocre slate of opposing defenses.
This is also a tough spot for the Celtics schedule-wise. This is a back-to-back and their third game in four days after blowing out the Pacers 135-108 Wednesday night.
These two teams split four meetings last season, with the Celtics only outscoring the Heat by three points total.
The Heat are more rested and had extra time to prepare for the Celtics. Those are not edges to look past, even if they're at a disadvantage personnel-wise.
Current Standings: Brewer (15-12-1, $11,760), Keefer (23-19-2, $10,856), Emerson (1-3, $6,862), Grimala (13-13-1, $4,630)
Case Keefer can be reached at 702-948-2790 or [email protected]. Follow Case on Twitter at twitter.com/casekeefer.


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Hurling stars Conor McDonald and Matthew O'Hanlon are coming to Innovate Wexford Park on August 29 for Centra's community hurling event.
The company is celebrating its sixth year as sponsor of the All-Ireland Senior championship, and throughout the summer they are bringing together hurling's 'Champions of Healthy Living' through 13 community hurling events taking place all over the country.
The events, which have returned for a fourth year, will see some of the country's finest inter-county hurling stars travel the length and breadth of Ireland to give heathy eating and training tips to the next generation of hurling stars.
The latest gathering is in Innovate Wexford Park on Saturday from 10 a.m., with Conor McDonald and Matthew O'Hanlon on hand to give budding hurlers from local clubs the chance to learn from the best and develop their game.
There will be special hurling skills session for the children, lots of family entertainment including face-painting, a hurling simulator, a delicious barbeque and music. Both the young and old will also receive healthy eating tips to ensure they can eat like a champion!
This family fun event is supported by the following participating Centra stores: Kiely's Killinick, Kenna's Whitemills, Flood's Ramsgrange, Hammel's Kilmuckridge, Sinnott's Irishtown, Caulfield's Campile, O'Callaghan's Enniscorthy, Rosslare, Goff's Bridgetown, Power's Castlebridge and Ballinaboola.
To sign up for the event, register in participating Centra stores. The event commences at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and the hurling skills session is open to boys and girls of all standards from age five to twelve.
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This Hot Instagram Model Has All Crazy (VIDEO HOT)
So sure, LOVE MagazineŌĆśs calendar┬ĀAdvent may be over and done with, but that doesnŌĆÖt mean that the magazine has stopped giving us gems, as once again they filmed another little scene with a hot model. And this time around that model was Hannah Ferguson.
Now the 24-year-old has gone topless before with only suspenders to cover her goods, but the video below is just a little over a minute long, and it features the model tossing and turning all while doing everyoneŌĆÖs favorite move: the hand bra. Yep, that is it. And that is enough for us.
Take a look at the video below, and enjoy.
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Thousands of people wearing red scarves took to the streets in Paris to condemn the violence in the "yellow vest" movement.
Over the last 11 weeks, France has witnessed anti-government demonstrations that lead to sporadic clashes with the police.
Meanwhile, Saturday's "yellow vest" march in the capital launched a debate about whether the authorities must stop using rubber bullets on the protestors.
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Hey girl, raising boys?/
Yesterday I read an interesting and frustrating article that got me thinking, among other things, about raising boys who appreciate and respect women.
Sam is the youngest child in our family, the only son of an only son. With two older sisters and a wealth of girl cousins, aunts, and friends, he's comfortably well versed in the concept of strong women and has a good example in his dad. I'm glad he isn't going to be one of those guys who just doesn't "get" women (fingers crossed, knock on wood).
It's also absolutely true that, much more than my daughters, Sam's love language is homemade food, clean laundry, and other acts of nurturing and homey-ness. Sure, he can (and does) make himself a sandwich but do you know what he really loves? Yes. When I make him a sandwich. It just speaks volumes of love to his soul. Maybe it's because he's the youngest and has had his share of both chaos and youngest-child pampering? Or, I don't know, maybe it really is his Y chromosome? In any case, he loves being cared for (and really, who doesn't?). As his mother, I'm happy to convey these tokens of love. In fact, I love doing it. Is this a conundrum? Am I building expectations that will have my future daughter-in-law seething? Should I have him go make me a sandwich (see: Ryan Gosling)?
Whatever words feel applicable to you--enlightened? feminist? well-rounded? modern? compassionate?--I think we all hope to raise boys who don't assume they are the ones to be served without serving, those who don't presume to be the sole deciders in life, either at home or out and about in the world. Boys who don't participate in degrading conversations and commentary about girls and women (such discourse sadly on show in the linked article above). Boys who are not caught up in objectifying women and the disturbing "lad culture" of disdain that shows up particularly online but also throughout society.
So how do we raise boys who respect, love, and value the opinions and contributions of both men and women, and who don't assume, on a very local level, that all of the nitty gritty cooking and cleaning and social arranging and gift buying and laundry will necessarily and definitively be done by the women in their lives simply because they are women?
I think it's harder than it initially seems and the culture doesn't help us out much. Anna Quindlen said about raising boys in an interview last year, "Society is opposing you at every turn...When you have a daughter and you say to her, 'Look, things are not going to be fair for you. People might treat you in a certain way because you're female — might say this thing or that thing' — that's kind of easy. When you're saying to your boys, 'OK, there's a certain kind of privilege that comes along with being a white man and you should not take that' — that's a kind of craziness. That's asking them to be different from people — certainly different from the macho men who they might see on TV or hear around them. I just felt like the payoff ultimately was going to be so great. And as my one son says, about being a feminist boy, 'Chicks dig it.' And that's been his guiding principle" (on NPR's Fresh Air in 2012).
Fair enough. (See: Ryan Gosling.)
What do you think?


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Royal Families of the Asuka, Nara, Kyoto Regions with apologies to history. Contact me for corrections.
With gratitude to the people of Nara, the Nara Historical Museum, and to the Museums, Shrines Temples and Research Institutes that sparked my investigations.
Husband: Shiki-o PRINCE
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With gratitute to all the wonderful people I met along the Road of History during my stay in Nara participating in the Canberra Nara Sister City exchange.


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De-cluttering and Organising your Bathroom
De-cluttering and organising your bathroom before Christmas
With Christmas only two weeks away hopefully you're feeling relatively prepared – you've tidied the key areas of your house including the lounge, kitchen and hallway. However, have you thought about De-cluttering and Organising your Bathroom yet? Regardless of whether you have houseguests or not this year you know you're probably going to be on the receiving end of a multitude of toiletries so what better time to clear out those dusty cupboards. You could even add a touch of festivity to proceedings with a couple of subtle accessories…see below!
Not to repeat ourselves, but your first step is going to be clearing out the excess. Think practically about whether you will ever take enough baths to use all that bubble bath, and aren't you allergic to that particular brand of body lotion?!
Consider re-gifting some bits and pieces if they're still in original packaging or donating some to a local charity shop. Then it's time to think about some storage solutions, this shower caddy from Dunelm (pictured left) is really versatile as it can stand in a convenient corner or be hung inside or outside your shower.
Also think about utilising some wall-space or the back of the door with some over-door hooks, this one from Dunelm is perfect for those extra towels you'll need for house guests (pictured right)
Once you've considered your storage options think about some little added extras to make the room a little more presentable to guests. It's very easy to neglect your bathroom as a simple necessity space but with a few minor touches you can turn it into a relaxing haven.
With regard to practicalities think about investing in a subtle toilet roll holder like this dark rattan one from M & S (pictured left).
Next think about introducing a theme with the use of bathroom accessories, John Lewis do some great bathroom sets like the Acacia (pictured right) and the great thing is you can purchase items on an individual basis making it easy to mix & match between designs.
For added atmosphere and perhaps a festive touch consider investing in some tea light holders – these will look great as a decoration during the day and will add a relaxing hue in the evening. We love this tea-light holder from Dunelm (pictured left), and the white will go with any colour scheme .
To add a further hint of festivity you could also purchase some new bathmats in a gorgeous shade of claret, and these ones from B & Q are a bargain at £14.98 for the set (pictured right)
Finally, why not purchase some little festive extras for your guests, or just for yourselves. John Lewis do these lovely towel bundles with a Christmas twist (pictured left), and let's face it there's nothing nicer than a fresh new towel to start the day!
Hopefully the above has given you some ideas for your bathroom this Christmas so you can make sure this important room doesn't let the rest of your house down!
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Today I am feeling incredibly low and it's as if I'm sitting in a dark, deep hole wondering how I got there.
I see that transit Chiron sitting on my Sun and opposing my Moon might be the sign-post with big red flashing lights that this was going to be a week of exposed wounds and physical health issues and the crystal healing of the weekend was direct preparation for this…smokey quartz, tourmaline, yep the signs were there.
So today I am going to share something that gives me hope, touches me at my core and inspires my own blog. A blog by a young Christian girl called Heidi.
Heidi has a devastating chronic illness where her life is pain and tiredness and endless tests. Yet every post she makes she shares her hope. EVERY time, no matter how hard her day has been, no matter how difficult the…
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$250 Million in Public Funding Moving Forward for Milwaukee Bucks Arena
The Wisconsin State Senate voted 21-10 to approve a funding plan for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, according to reporting by Katie DeLong, A.J. Bayatpout, and Ben Handelman for Fox6Now. Senate Bill 209, as the enabling legislation is called, approved $250 million in public financing for the project. The Fox6Now article also includes detail on last minute changes to the bill, like the funding contribution required of Milwaukee County, that "left Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett disappointed, and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele downright livid."
Writing for Urban Milwaukee, Jeramey Jannene provides a rundown of the vote's "winners and losers." The website counts count 33 winners, "from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar," and 12 losers, "including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle."
The AP reports that the Senate vote, much more of a sure thing that the previous vote, is expected next week.


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Yes, Glance Screen Share works with Parallels, Boot Camp, and VMWare Fusion.
Coherence Mode in Parallels
If you are running Glance Screen Share from within the Windows environment in Coherence mode (which runs Windows applications on the Mac desktop), some special Mac functions (like zooming windows) may not work. Try running Glance from the Mac side to use and show Mac functions alongside Windows functions.


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Abilene, Texas– For Abilene Regional Medical Center, 2017 marked 50 years of commitment to delivering high quality healthcare to the people of Abilene and surrounding areas. Last year alone, the health system touched 150,000 lives, providing care for patients who were admitted to the hospital, in the emergency room and at outpatient visits.
"Delivering high quality healthcare close to home is the single most important contribution we make," said Mike Murphy, CEO of Abilene Regional Medical Center. "But there are many ways in which we make a positive impact on the communities we serve, and it's important for us to pause periodically and celebrate how our people are making a difference."
Emergency department physicians and staff saw close to 24,000 patients seeking an urgent level of care last year. The hospital also admitted over 6,000 patients and performed more than 8,000 surgeries. Across the physician clinics and other outpatient services affiliated with Abilene Regional, more than 161,000 patients received care. The Women's Center helped 1,100 beautiful new babies enter the world and the neonatal intensive care unit was there to care for those infants with additional medical needs.
The quality of care has been recognized by respected agencies and national accrediting bodies, including an accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with PCI and accredited Stroke Center.
Our community changes over time, and we adjust our services to respond to the evolving medical needs. Last year ARMC began several expansion and construction projects. The most significant expansion occurred in the Emergency Department. "Over the years, we have seen a steady increase in ED visits. The size and configuration of the department was hindering efficiency of care and our ability to treat more patients in a timely manner," states Murphy. Approximately 8,000 square feet of new construction have been added and about 12,000 existing square footage has been renovated. Eight additional rooms have been added bringing the total to 22. In addition, the ED has a new, convenient walk in entrance and spacious waiting area.
In April of 2017, the Abilene Regional Orthopedic Center opened changing the way patients and families experience joint replacement surgery. The concept of wellness is executed throughout the entire program within an environment that maximizes patient recovery through education, early mobility, family involvement and group interaction. "We quickly realized that the 10 bed Ortho Center was not big enough. In February of 2018, an additional 6 rooms were opened bringing the total to 16," shares Cheryl Waltzer, RN, Director of the Orthopedic Center.
ARMC became the first hospital in the area to offer 3D Mammography. The three dimensional (3D) mammography is technology that helps detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be easier to treat and cure.
In July of 2017, ARMC's robotic assisted surgery program celebrated a significant milestone by completing over 1,000 robotic assisted surgeries. In the fall, Abilene Regional was one of the first hospitals to offer robotic assisted total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements.
In an ongoing commitment to further expand access to quality primary and specialty care, we recruited several new physicians to the medical staff and community last year, including an Orthopedic Surgeon, OB/GYN and two Family Medicine physicians. We will also welcome a new Gastroenterologist. These individuals joined the 200 plus physicians already practicing on the medical staff, caring for patients in the hospital and their clinics.
As Abilene Regional Medical Center continuously meets patient needs, it also gives back to the broader geographic region. In the last year, ARMC provided approximately $2,025.000 in charity and uncompensated care to the area's most in need residents. Civic resources and services are also supported by the more than $2,766.000 in property and sales taxes paid each year.
We also enjoyed working with a number of local charitable and community organizations over the last year, most significantly, March of Dimes, Ben Richey Boys Ranch, United Way, Noah Project and Junior Achievement to name a few. Free health education seminars and community screenings are another way we help area residents take care of their health. Learn more about our events and services on our website, abileneregional.com. In addition, many of our directors and staff are involved in the community by serving on boards, helping coordinate fundraisers and overall volunteering.
Mike Murphy added, "Thanks to our talented medical staff, compassionate employees and committed volunteers and board members, we are able to advance the services for our patients and community. Exciting plans are in the works for this year and we look forward to sharing more in the coming days and months."


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Audit committee member contextual experiences and financial reporting outcomes
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Contextual experience with the practical application of accounting standards is important for independent audit committee members to effectively monitor managers' financial reporting estimates and the audits of those estimates. Basic knowledge of accounting standards can be acquired by reading public documents and some degree of information regarding firm-specific application of standards can be obtained from public disclosures. However, real-world, contextual experience may best be obtained through performing or monitoring the reporting tasks themselves. This dissertation investigates how a firm's (focal firm) financial reporting monitoring activities are affected by its audit committee members' contextual experiences gained through connections, either as managers or audit committee members, with other firms (links or interlocks). I specifically estimate whether contextual experience with significant judgments and estimates, measured as interlocks with firms that likely performed extensive impairment analyses in the prior year (distressed firms), affects the likelihood of focal firm decisions to write off goodwill after controlling for economic indicators of impairment, managerial incentives to misreport, and ability of managers to exercise discretion. I find that the likelihood of write-off is significantly greater for firms with links to distressed firms than firms without links, consistent with audit committee contextual experience influencing financial reporting outcomes. The distressed firm interlock effect is significantly greater when the contextual experience at the linked firm is in the performance of estimates as a manager in contrast to the monitoring of estimates as an audit committee member. However, in a subset of large firms with ExecuComp data, I find that the overall probability of write-off is decreasing across quartiles of managerial incentives to misreport and received interlocks are only marginally significant in the second quartile, indicating that contextual experience may not be an effective monitoring mechanism when managerial incentives to misreport are high. Combined results suggest that contextual experiences obtained through audit committee network associations do affect focal firm financial reporting outcomes and are most influential when the contextual experience is as a manager, rather than a monitor. However, such monitoring mechanisms appear to be primarily imitative and may not be effective deterrents against managerial misreporting at large firms when managerial equity-based incentives are strong.


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Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ?
It has been a rollercoaster of a week here in the 613, and between the crazy weather, the flooding and the start of a new month we all deserve a weekend to recharge and reconnect with good people and places!
Jane's Walk: Get to know Ottawa through a festival of free walking tours—05.04.19 & 05.05.19
Apt613 highlights a few of the walks happening May 4–5, 2019.
Jane's Walk Roundup: Take your pick from 60+ free walking tours this weekend
Jane's Walk is a festival of free walking tours happening Ottawa-Gatineau on May 5 and 6, 2018
Jane's Walk: Five tours about street names and public spaces
These five Jane's Walk guides ask "what's in a name?" when they tell the stories behind street names and public spaces.
Podcast: Jane's Walk neighbourhood tours are free this weekend—05.05.18 & 05.06.18
This interview originally aired on May 1 on CHUO 89.1fm. If you're someone who wants to get to know your city a bit better, then the Jane's Walks happening May 5th and 6th are for you. On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Jane's Walk Ottawa-Gatineau organizer Sarah Simpkin, and well as Jennifer […]
CityMakers: Jane's Mob will bring together people to launch this year's Jane's Walk
Jane's Mob, the festival launching Jane's Walk, is happening on Thursday, May 3rd at Parkdale Market Park, bringing people together to celebrate their space. There'll be storytelling about Hintonburg, live music, speakers, a scavenger hunt, art installations, lawn games – and more!
Jane's Walk: Learn to find edible plants in Ottawa
Amber Westfall is an herbalist, forager, and teacher. She offers plant walks and workshops for everyone, and has a young herbalist apprenticeship program for children.
Awesome Ottawa trustees will award their 100th micro-grant this week
Awesome Ottawa is awarding its 100th one thousand dollar grant since 2010.
Leave the car at home and explore Ottawa with Jane's Walk
This weekend, keep your eyes out for knowledgeable volunteer tour guides all over the city, participating in the annual civic engagement event, Jane's Walk. In a capital crisscrossed with tours catering to out-of-towners, this weekend is an opportunity to improve your urban literacy with a focus on local history, planning, design and culture in the hands of our own passionate citizens.
Explore Ottawa with Jane's Walk
A city's vibrancy is that of its communities, namely that of the people who take part in its active building. Too often we hear that Ottawa is boring and there's nothing going on, but that is the refrain of those uninvolved. Perhaps people who bemoan Ottawa are looking for a scene rather than a community. […]
Jane's Walk in photos: Folk on the Street and Tulips on Two Wheels
Jane's Walk Ottawa, an annual festival of free walking tours held in honour of urban theorist Jane Jacobs, took place last weekend. We got our contributors out on a few of the walks and will be posting their photos and stories here on the site just in case you didn't get the chance to participate. […]
Apt613's epic Jane's Walk through Chinatown
Jane's Walk Ottawa, an annual festival of free walking tours held in honour of urban theorist Jane Jacobs, took place last weekend. We got our contributors out on a few of the walks and will be posting their photos and stories here on the site just in case you didn't get the chance to participate. […]
Apartment613 Live for May 2, 2013
Listen here or on iTunes. Ryan and Katie started the show off with an interview with provocative local photographer Jonathan Hobin. Though his images of children in metaphorical representations drawn from world issues may be familiar to Ottawans, his work is starting to make waves (and draw criticism) internationally. He is currently about to have […]
Weekend roundup: May the Fourth be with you edition
May 4 has for long been a landmark date for Star Wars fans. But recently, it's moved beyond being a reason for private snickering between sci-fi devotees with a penchant for wordplay, becoming a holiday of sorts for geeks of all stripes. If this sounds like you, be sure to take part in a double […]
Join us at Jane's Walk Ottawa 2013
Every year Apartment613 works with Jane's Walk Ottawa – a festival of free neighbourhood walking tours – to give a tour of an area where we love to hang. We pull together some of the business owners we know (and some we want to know better) and ask them the sorts of questions we'd ask if we were interviewing them […]


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Oregon Groups Show Support for Youngest Immigrants
PORTLAND, Ore. - Most have not traveled this far north yet, but Oregonians are already expressing concern for the thousands of children and teens crossing the U.S. border to escape violence and poverty in their Central American homelands.
On Wednesday a group of labor, religious and immigrants' rights organizations gathered to declare the wave of unaccompanied children arriving on the nation's southern border deserve the same rights as other newcomers to the U.S., including legal representation to fairly determine their ultimate immigration status.
Dave Fidanque, executive director with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon, says access to legal representation is the motivation behind a class-action lawsuit filed this month in Seattle.
"We're seeking for the courts to order the government to appoint attorneys to represent these children," says Fidanque. "They have a right under our Constitution, and they have the right under international human rights agreements the U.S. has agreed to."
A small group of immigration-rights supporters also rallied in downtown Portland on Tuesday, with signs welcoming the unaccompanied minors, some of whom may end up in Oregon at shelters for refugees.
A diverse array of groups are advocating for the well-being of the recent immigrants, including the Oregon AFL-CIO, American Friends Service Committee and Causa, and a news conference held by the groups on Wednesday was part of a renewed national push for immigration reform. The coalition is asking Congress to approve President Obama's request for more funding to deal with the wave of young refugees - but Fidanque says they're not sure Congress is listening.
"A measure is moving forward in the Senate to cut that funding request substantially," says Fidanque. "What is not part of that request is a provision to provide all these children with court-appointed attorneys."
Fidanque says this week's statements by U.S. House Speaker John Boehner indicate his priority is getting children deported quickly back to their home countries, an approach Fidanque argues could end up costing the nation more money.


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It's not every wedding, where I get to shoot two ceremonies in one day! Nisha and Thomas' wedding was awesome because they did both an American and Indian ceremony, except both had feminist core values interwoven through them, so that both Nisha and Thomas were seen as equal giver's, receiver's and participants in their matrimony.
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