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Family Offices Mull Cyber-Security, Cryptos, Upgrades - Conference
Tom Burroughes, Group Editor , April 6, 2018
How best to choose technology upgrades? What can be done to beat computer hackers and is the hype around blockchain and crypto-currencies justified? These were some of the technology issues aired at a recent FWR conference in New York City.
Third panel
The third panel featured Sonny Saksena, chief investment officer and MD of Maihar and Rik Willard, founder and MD, Agentic Group, and CEO of Global Blockchain Technologies. This panel was chaired by Tom Burroughes, group editor, Family Wealth Report. This panel's theme was Seeing Beyond the Hype Surrounding New Technologies.
Willard talked about the rise of crypto-currencies of different types and how, at a time when confidence has been shaken in conventional government ("fiat") money, such innovations were finding a ready audience. "It's a massive opportunity," he said. A world dominated by large, government currency systems in place for over a 100 years is being challenged, he said.
Saksena cautioned that central banks retain "ultimate control" on the monetary system. CB confidence is high after preventing 1920s style great depression following the Great Financial Crises. The debate about crypto currencies and associated systems is taking place against a background of worries about economic viability, AML/KYC, governance, evolving regulation/laws, cyber-security and fraud.
Willard, asked about blockchain technology that underpins crypto-currencies such as bitcoin, pointed out the use of such tech in areas as diverse as communication and audit of medical information, legal documents and intellectual property rights. Through blockchain technology, these applications have the ability to create new forms of peer-to-peer and "C2B" value, such as primary ownership of one's own medical records and leveraging that ownership to create new personal revenue streams.
Saksena said there are limitations to crypto-currency and associated technologies: "Soon the world will find out that it is very hard for majority of these companies to succeed in their current form. There are commercial viability, management integrity, platform scalability and corporate governance issues. It is in the interests of central banks and of the IMF to control the monetary system and the medium of exchange. Regulators across the world are paying attention and enforcement actions are increasing. "
The panel also discussed the promise and potential threat of artificial intelligence. "It is easy to make mistakes with AI," Willard said. Saksena, addressing automation developments in financial services, added: "Large family office investors don't like to talk to a robot."
Fourth panel
The fourth panel featured Martin Hartley, chief operating officer, PURE; Joe Levy, chief revenue officer, Rubica; Theresa Pratt, chief information security officer, Market Street Trust; the chair was Thomas J Demayo, principal, cyber-risk management, PKF O'Connor Davies. The panel was entitled Cybersecurity and the High Net Worth Family.
Levy started the discussion by noting that with many firms and business owners, the vulnerability starts when such a person is at home, rather than in the office. PURE's Hartley agreed: "Cyber-security in the work environment is far higher than at home."
Pratt said the unwelcome news for people is that the bad guys have the lead; it makes sense to assume that breaches will happen and to have a plan and set of processes to deal with them. "You cannot do enough training, you just can't."
Hartley argued: "There are steps you can take that will take you out of the limelight…..the situation gets very different if you are being deliberately targeted."
There was discussion on the panel about ideas such as how organizations should disclose to the public if there have been breaches. One problem, panelists agreed, is that breaches might not be detected for months.
Alongside the panels were a number of presentations: SS&C GlobeOp Private Capital Group, talking about how this firm serves family offices; EY on recent tax changes in the US and implications for clients, and Mercury iFunds, addressing science and art in constructing alternative portfolios.
The conference also featured a keynote address by Peter J Scott, a futurist author who spoke about the threats and opportunities from the rise of artificial intelligence.


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The Pensacola Chamber, in conjunction with Pensacola Young Professionals, NewsRadio 1620, the League of Women Voters and the Propeller Club, hosted a Pensacola Mayoral debate at Heritage Hall. Over 100 people attended and the debate was simulcast on NewsRadio 1620.
The Chamber had representatives that asked three business-related questions. The three questions were:
1. With the current statewide controversy surrounding beach access, please describe your understanding of Florida's customary use law, and explain how you believe Escambia County should address the issue?
2. Desciribe your Four-Year Local Option Sales Tax Plan and prioritize infrastructure vs. economic development?
3. The Navy has stated that quality of life issues such as public education and spousal employment are important in how they analyze a community. How would you improve relationships with the military to address these issues?
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Review of court records reveals disheartening actions taken by leaders in athletic department
By ESTER SALGUERO
In March, Juliette Landphair, Vice President for Student Affairs, sent out a statement on behalf of the university and its staff announcing that the University of Mary Washington settled a lawsuit with Jasmine Orsted. A former student, who said that she felt racially discriminated against after being cut from the women's basketball team before her tryout date.
As it is stated in the email, "without admission of liability or wrongdoing by the University, its coaches or employees, the University has agreed to pay [Orsted] $160,000 in full settlement of her remaining claims." The statement said that the university and its staff members are not culpable or legally responsible for what happened to Orsted.
But a review of court records, publicly accessed through Richmond's Eastern District Court, revealed that the women's basketball coach Deena Applebury misstated some details when speaking with UMW investigators about her reasoning for dismissing Orsted. Kenneth Tyler, director of athletics, was present during the interview and had knowledge of inconsistencies in Applebury's retelling of events. The court records do not explicitly state that any of the false impressions were intentional.*
Orsted approached the school in August of 2014 about playing on the women's basketball team. Applebury watched a video of Orsted playing on the Internet. She agreed to allow Orsted to begin practicing with the recruited players. Orsted was hopeful of securing a spot on the team and registered for an athletic course, which was to be held in the spring of 2015.*
During the fall semester of 2014, two separate complaints of racially charged remarks among members of the UMW women's basketball team were reported by Caitlyn Riley and Jasmine Orsted, who were both trying out during the same season.
Their complaints were jointly investigated at that time by Sabrina Johnson, the associate Vice President of Human Resources and Leah Cox, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion. In the interview, Applebury said that she filed the complaints on Oct. 8, six days earlier than the documented and reported information by human resources, according to Johnson's testimony.
On Oct. 2, Applebury called Orsted and asked her to come to her office. This was the day that Orsted was cut from the team before her tryout date, which was agreed to be on Oct. 15. Orsted's mother drove her to this meeting and advised her daughter to record the conversation.
She kept a journal of the comments made by teammates and covertly recorded conversations between her and Applebury. Orsted asked Applebury to address her concerns and the racially charged comments that the team members were laughing about.
According to a Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, no immediate action was taken after Orsted reported her complaints to Applebury. UMW policies require administrators and university personnel to act promptly after receiving any complaints of racial discrimination. According to the memorandum, Tyler did nothing for six days until Vice President Douglas Searcey contacted him about the complaints. However, the university's own pleadings show that Applebury immediately reported the information to her supervisor Ken Tyler and additionally conducted her own investigation by interviewing the other black students on the team.*
Orsted filed her lawsuit on Sep. 2, 2015. Prior to this date, Applebury was confronted by UMW investigators about why she decided to cut Orsted before her tryout date. Vice President Searcey told investigators that he was well aware how Orsted was "denied a chance to tryout," according to the court records.
Applebury told UMW investigators that she cut Orsted from the team because it did not look like she had good chemistry with her teammates.
Edward Hegmann, a former UMW athletics director from 1976 to 2012, said in his testimony that, "it is the very role of a coach to help players develop the chemistry the coach seeks," rather than expecting members to instantly make connections with teammates. Pre-season activities are also optional and anyone can participate in them, according to the syllabus.
Hegmann also said in response to Orsted's early cut that "it is unheard of for a prospective student athlete to be barred from tryouts on the basis of an alleged failure to bond with team members."
When dismissing Orsted from the team, Applebury told her, "I have to go with the group because it's a team sport, for right, for wrong or otherwise," which Orsted gave as evidence from her recordings. The day that Orsted was dropped from the team she was also taken off the Group-Me chat by an unknown individual.
Later in the legal battle, Applebury switched her reasoning for cutting Orsted from not 'fitting-in' with the other members to saying that there just weren't enough spots on the roster and that Orsted "did not have the skill level or capability needed to play for the UMW women's basketball team."
She made these decisions without having watched Orsted play live and only having seen a few minutes of a video of Orsted playing for NOVA, which the assistant coach found on the internet.
According to Tyler, "any good coach would tell you [that coaches] differentiate between video and live [since] effort, interaction with teammates [and] interaction with coaches is not able to be seen on film but it is able to be observed if you're there live," according to the court files.
However, Applebury's testimony about not having enough room on the roster was false. According to court records, Applebury sent Tyler a list of the rostered players which included Orsted's name shortly before she decided to cut her from the team. In the joint interview, Tyler said nothing while Applebury misrepresented documented information.
On Oct. 9, Tyler met with Orsted's parents. He discussed the reasons behind Applebury's decision and denied Orsted's claims about team members making racially charged comments.
Tyler said towards the end of the meeting, "You can have a tryout if that will make you happy."
This upset Orsted's parents and they told Tyler that they wanted to meet with Applebury to discuss what had been occurring and to hear from her that Orsted would be given a fair tryout. However, Tyler did not accept their request and said that Orsted would be able to tryout only on the established date.
After Orsted was given the opportunity to tryout again, she was worried that she did not have enough time to prepare for the date, since she had been dropped from the Group-Me chat and did not know when the drilling, scrimmaging or practices were being held.
The court records gave evidence of the types of comments which were made by the teammates. Some of those comments, noted of in the files, involved teammates talking about how they wouldn't want to live in the ghetto or go to a black church, how one player went to Haiti and took a picture with a "little skinny, hungry black boy," and saying that black people never shave because they're so dark. The last comment was said in response to someone stating that they felt gross for not shaving.
According to the evidence disclosed in the summary of judgment, throughout the 14 years of Applebury's tenure there have only been three black women on the basketball team in contrast to the men's team being one-third black. This information was listed as evidence as it is striking that at a university comprised primarily of women, the men's basketball team has a higher ratio of black to white players.
Riley, also a former student who tried out with Orsted, reported complaints about "racist talk, hostile and insensitive racial attitudes on the women's basketball team," and was cut from the team before tryouts and felt that she had been dropped from the team suddenly without explanation, according to the summary of judgment.
Tyler was aware of the two similar complaints made by students involved with the women's basketball team but did nothing to address it, according the Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment.*
In the court files, it states that he didn't think Riley's input would have been useful in investigating Orsted's complaint. He had considered sending team members to diversity and inclusiveness counseling and later did so for the first time in his career.
During the process of reporting, Johnson, Applebury and Tyler were each contacted through email for comment on April 11. Anna Billingsley, Associate Vice President of University Relations, responded on behalf of each person with the statement written by Juliette Landphair that was mentioned at the beginning of this article.
Court records show that the university agreed to make future student athletes aware of "potential school credit ramifications of not making a team," to revise the tryout policy, and that the payment would be made shortly after the settlement became official.
The settlement agreement was made by both parties to reduce any further costs that would be made if the case were to continue. In addition to both parties' mutual agreement, the university also agreed to incorporate sensitivity training into the athletics department.
On April 24, 2017, the Washington Post came out with an article addressing this settlement, focusing on interviews with Orsted that shine light on the uncertainties felt by many black students, in regard to how to deal with racism on campus.
However, doubts of racism become validated through cases such as her own, where the disheartening behaviors of others are exposed and talked about in public. Orsted said, in the article, that for her it was important to press on with her concerns and that she could not have done it without the support of her mother.
President Troy Paino read the Washington Post article and wrote a statement to the UMW community. He said, "In my ten months here at Mary Washington, I have come to know the individuals who make up this community… they are persons of character and commitment – and they do not condone discrimination of any kind."
*Editor's Note: This article was corrected to more accurately state how Orsted became involved with the basketball team and which students went to the athletics department to complain about racist remarks by teammates. A previous version of this article misstated some of this information. Some clarifications were also made to the language, and additional attribution was provided for some statements.
The staff of The Blue & Gray would also like to clarify that the court records used were mainly from the plaintiff's pleadings. A small portion of the university's pleadings were added after publication.
How preposterous!! Just makes my blood boil!! The administration of this school is just as guilty for continuing to employ the athletic director and this coach. How will racism be removed from the trenches if messages are not sent? Applebury shouldn't be coaching anybody's kids. Too many colleges seem to always treat systemic issues as a damn public relations issue instead of a human rights issue. The other black students on that team are going along to get along. They need to learn about having character and integrity instead of shucking and jiving with racist co-horts just to remain on the team. Tyler and Applebury tried to CYA after the fact. I will get the name of this school out so others can steer clear. I've heard way too many stories about all white university/community college campuses that are filled with racist staff, environments and have no desire for change in the 21st century!!!! High school seniors of color and others with a passion for diversity & fairness need to apply elsewhere. Not where they're not wanted.
My daughter was being heavily recruited by UMW last year. She even verbally committed. However, other doors opened for her and she decommitted. Looks like we dodged a bullet. Thank God!
This is so shameful! The response from the administration is weak and seems that UMW does not take racism seriously. Dr. Paino has been doing photo-ops with minority groups such as the LGBTQ community. Perhaps he should focus more on a larger community, POC.
The Blue&Gray press has continuously posted false information about this story. They have been forced to redact their story twice and for this to come out is absolutely disgusting. What is not mentioned in court is this players lack of ability on the basketball court as well as her inability to meet the standard conditioning that every player is expected to meet. This is not Jasmin's first court case involving "racial discrimination" and I am sure this will not be her last. Read the court case before you pass judgment on what did or did not occur. I am very disappointed in the Blue&Gray's lack of fact checking and cross examining the information they received.
Unfortunately, the Anonymous comment regarding the Blue & Gray's "false information" fails to realize that the information provided in the court documents clearly show discrimination on the part of the Coach and a failure of the university to properly address that matter.
If this story was false in nature, UMW was very quick to settle this case with Ms. Orsted. At the end of day, this is a poor reflection on UMW as an institution as well as it's athletic department and in particular it's women's basketball team.
Ken Tyler should had never been employed. I have had numerous horrible encounters by him since 2013. For those of you who discredit this article, you will never know how it feels like being a college athlete as a minority.
This is exactly How UMW plays roulette with Minorities & the LGBTQ community
President Troy Paino says "In my ten months here at Mary Washington, I have come to know the individuals who make up this community… they are persons of character and commitment – and they do not condone discrimination of any kind."
Bsically saying Orsted is a Liar & There is No racism being perpetuated at UMW
Rate DEENA APPLEBURY now & help other parents escape this horrible spineless person.
Also agree …Ken Tyler is in denial. It's not just minorities. Fall out of favor from one of his coaches and watch the passive aggressive tactics and emotional attack culture kick in. Watch him turn away when major turn over occurs thru transfers, walk offs and forced outs…plague a team. This is only one of many that don't even show up on the radar. Certain teflon coaches understand that and behave accordingly with immunity. Thank God the academic program is first rate for student athletes. They step up.
Scumbag coach, scumbag Athletic Director, scumbag University President.
For those of you on the opposite side, realize that coach Appleseed or whatever her name is, was caught on tape. The school would most likely never have settled if not for that key piece of evidence.
So remember, always secretly have an audio or video recorder on when dealing with such amoral lowlifes to further substantiate your claims.
Unfortunately … some of your comments on this claim are with no truth. To destroy the legacy of a great coach is very painful and very hurtful with the claim of racism… further from the truth. I have known this coach for many years and watch her coach girls for over several years… never once would I label her as racist. Sometimes people make mistakes but not every mistake has to be label with racist. People mis-understand a word or two does not mean that the person is a racist. We know that taking words out of content could be dangerous and devastating if people use them in a certain content that is not explained properly. Young people can easely take the intent of the word or action without fully understanding how it is being used. Please, Im the first to condone any piece of racism any way shape of form. First we have to know both side of the story before we place judgement on a person that is being charged and ruien a coach life work of such charge. The way this claim is being publish is not factual interpretations. Racism can stir up sensitivity and emotional feeling quickly but it does not confirm a claim to be true or real. When we are mad, we hear what we want to hear.. Before making all of the negitive remarks, we need to learn more about the background of both parties or wait for both side to be heard before you take a great career of this coach and family through the ringer. In no way I excuse racism. Racism is bad at the core… but to see a innocent person come under such a claim is not right if its not true. No one should have the luxury damaging the life off of interpretation contexts to be what they want it to be… Find out the true behaviors of one who's is making this racist. The side you don't get to read… You may see this claim a little differently… if you do. God sees all and know all….
The buck stops at the ADs door step to oversee these "mistakes" and establish a culture of student athlete respect, inclusion and fairness. It's more wide spread than that. Another sport coaches under this AD just this year displayed unacceptable "mistakes" behaviors that are on the very frindges questionable bias and/or near violations. You cannot spin all of these events to favor coaching with golden parachutes. Athletes are left with tough decisions as well to escalate, suck it up or fade away.
Totally agree, if anyone should be held accountable.. It should be the AD… He oversee and implement procedures and policies on the dos and cannot do…
This coach has let many girls go without try outs and they were white students as with …other black students…they didn't claim racist…. No one knows the percentage of black players recruitment in the past years…some black players just didn't accept because they didn't want to attend a predominantly white college… In any case some basketball teams make cuts early and the coach has the right to do so unless it is written in their process and policies.
The coach has that call if she or he don't see the effort or potential of a player…especially when player don't want to follow the team agenda or rules. Sometimes players come on a team and they feel they don't have to follow the rule. Well that's what team building is all about. That's what character building is all about. If you can't follow the rule, how can you listen to the coach instructions, team captains. Chemistry does make a big different in team sport and the success of a team sports . It has nothing to do with racist. Chemistry is not a racist word…. Some girls in their immaturity can mis represent the team however the coach not being in their presence at the time don't know what was really said. Just because someone document a "they said" doesn't mean it was said that way to offend anyone…some conversations is to learn of each other culture, backgrounds, experiences, faith and beliefs. That's
how we grow up… Let's not get so uptight that we can't joke about life….it's is life!
Dig deeper B&G. The very culture itself is in question here, not just a racism event. For every well publicized event, such as this one, there are young athletes who gave up their social lives to compete at this level only to run into this athletic program spin. Year to year undergrad roster changes are subtle and often unoticed … certainly not investigated by this AD for root cause. Kudos to a tough job college president trying to invoke change but sometimes cleaning house serves as a message and cataylst for much needed change.
That the coach has denied many other students try-outs makes me wonder how many other ways she is discriminating. Try-outs are objective, and ought to be allowed by everyone. The coach has been creating basketball teams by who fits the social mold instead of picking the best players. No wonder the woman who won the lawsuit beat her old teammates so soundly when they played against each other in the summer league!
So a player got cut and heard some jokes she didn't like then sued the university? Looks like all of the symptoms of a classic case of Feminism is Cancer. No idea why the university gave the snowflake 160k instead of telling her to seek treatment for virulent case of feminism. This is why the "university" has become a laughing stock.


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WASHINGTON � President Barack Obama paid a rare visit yesterday to Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, seeking their support on energy, immigration and other top-priority measures. But he hit a buzz saw of criticism and resentment that bodes poorly for the remainder of his legislative agenda.
In the tense closed-door meeting, Obama told Senate Republicans he did not want legislative business to halt just because an election was approaching and asked for cooperation on ratifying the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, confirming Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court and passing legislation to help the economy.
But at least one angry Republican accused Obama of treating members of the opposition like political props, saying the president�s bipartisan words have repeatedly been followed by partisan deeds on such issues as regulation of Wall Street, health care and economic stimulus.
�I told him I thought there was a degree of audacity in him showing up today,� said Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., who accused the administration of sabotaging efforts to write a bipartisan Wall Street bill. �I asked him how he was able to reconcile that duplicity.�
Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said Obama�s response to the GOP criticism showed he was so �thin-skinned� that he should �take a Valium� before he comes to talk to Republicans again.
As Obama left the Capitol, he told reporters, �It was a good and frank exchange.�
Later, White House spokesman Bill Burton said the session was �civil in tone� and that Republican accounts of the meeting were overblown.
Last night at a fundraiser for Sen. Barbara Boxer in San Francisco, Obama blamed Republicans for the lack of bipartisanship but said their ability to compromise was constrained by their conservative wing. �There are members of their base who think if somebody even smiles at me, they think, �You�re a traitor, you smiled at Obama,� � he said. �The day has passed when I expected this to be a full partnership,� he added.
But the byplay underscored the depth of the suspicions that Obama faces even as he presses for legislation on which he dearly needs Republican support � a bill now before the Senate to provide more funding for the war in Afghanistan. The war is opposed by many liberals, and, especially in the House, war spending will be almost impossible to pass without Republican votes.
Democratic leaders also are preparing for action on a $200 billion bill to promote job creation that will stall in the Senate without a modicum of Republican backing.
House leaders hope to take up that bill this week, but action has been delayed because of opposition from centrist and business-oriented Democrats who object to the deficit spending and to provisions that would partially offset the cost by raising new taxes on certain investment income.
Obama�s trip to Capitol Hill came just days after the Senate handed him a big victory by approving the sweeping Wall Street bill. Although the goals of the bill had broad bipartisan support, it passed with votes from only four Republicans.
Many lawmakers think that might be the last major piece of legislation that can get through Congress this year, as hopes for ambitious energy and immigration legislation fade.
Although Obama�s visit was initially seen as a last-ditch effort to drum up Republican support for those initiatives, many thought that hopes of a breakthrough were unrealistic.
�Surely you didn�t think we were going to walk out of there and have some specific agreement on one of these issues,� said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Others bridled at Obama�s tenor. �I felt the president was very combative, and I was surprised since he requested the meeting,� Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said.
Other Republicans said they were more surprised Obama made the trip than that nothing came of it.
�We simply have a large difference of opinion, which� will �not likely ... be settled until November,� said Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn..


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If your child would like to compete at Masquerade, all registrations must be done through a Studio Owner or Director.
Your studio owner will be sent all information regarding rules at the time of registration. They will have access to information once they have created a studio account with us.
The schedule with times is sent to your studio owner 7-10 days prior to the event. It is not available online due to privacy reasons. The regular program is available for purchase on our iPhone/Android app in the app store the Monday before the event. You can also purchase the program at our merchandise booth in the lobby at the competition.
We feel as though your teachers should decide when they want you to arrive, but we do tend to run ahead of schedule.
Yes. Dressing room space is limited and we will assign rooms according to student count and number of routines.
Unfortunately, we do not offer blocks with discounts to any hotels throughout our season. Due to the subjective nature of hotel customer service satisfaction, we cannot recommend a certain hotel.
Absolutely no videotaping or photography is allowed in the theater at any time during the performances. However, you may take personal photos and video during the improv contest and at all award sessions. We have our own media department that will take professional videography/photography during routines that you will be able to purchase at the competition as well as online. Dressing room areas will now be electronic free zones and photos will not be allowed in those areas.
Not with us, your studio owner or teacher will check in your studio for you.
Not necessarily. We tend to run ahead of schedule. If we run more than an hour ahead, your studio directors will be notified.
No, we welcome all family and friends to support the dancers.
Yes, we now have an online store where you can buy everything that is available at our competition!
Yes, we post the results on our website 3-5 days after the competition.


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Releasing Meditation for the Full Moon in Sagittarius [AUDIO]/
The Full Moon in Sagittarius is going to bring light on a lot of the things you have been trying to hide. There are things your inner voice has been whispering that you have been trying to ignore. Instead of getting unraveled, see it as a blessing. These are the things that we need bring light on so that we can actually let them go. They are what is holding us back from what we actually desire. This is where your freedom lies...
The full moon acts like a magnet, affecting the tides of the ocean. The moon, like us, is made of about 85 % water and so we too are affected by the energies of the moon. It will pull at things that we have been trying to keep buried. We will have more access to the subconscious mind to release the past. The light is an opportunity to see what needs to be released. You have to acknowledge it in order to let it go.
Tonight we will do a Kundalini Meditation for Releasing Your Past
Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo 3 times
Posture: Sit in Easy Pose with the palms of both hands and fingers are completely touching. The outer edge of the mound of the thumb is pressed into the sternum.
I bow to the Creative Wisdom, I bow to the Divine Teacher within
Ad Guray Nameh Jugad Guray Nameh Sat Guray Nameh Siri Guru Devay Nameh 3 times
I bow to the primal wisdom. I bow to the wisdom through the ages.
I bow to the true wisdom.I bow to the great unseen wisdom.
I have made a Guided version of this below
Stress Relief and Clearing the Emotions of the Past
Posture: Sit in Easy Pose with a straight spine.
Mudra: Place the hands at the center of the chest with the tips of the thumbs touching each other and each of the fingers touching the corresponding fingers on the opposite hand. Leave space between the palms. The fingertips are pointing upward.
Eye Focus: Look at the tip of the nose.
Breath: Breathe 4 times per minute: inhale 5 seconds, hold 5 seconds, exhale 5 seconds.
Time: Continue for 11 minutes or until you feel relief from the stress. (Adapted from KRI)
Originally taught by Yogi Bhajan on November 18, 1991
This meditation is especially useful for dealing with stressful relationships and with past family issues. lt addresses phobias, fears, and neuroses. It can remove unsettling thoughts from the past that surface into the present. It can take difficult situations in the present and release them into the Hands of Infinity.
When you are finished, put THIS PLAYLIST ON pull out your journal and acknowledge the things that came up for you. Writing out and saying out loud that you are ready to release each thing that came up. Take your time, feeling and releasing what you are tired of carrying around with you. Now it is time to clear your crystals, which you can do with Palo Santo, Sage, Sound, dirt, water etc... To get more information check out THIS VIDEO where we talk about crystals, moons and clearing....When you are finished put your crystals either outside or near a window for 24 hours...
If you have been enjoying the New + Full Moon + Crystal Rituals with me every month, and want to do it together in person:
I am so excited to announce that after the incredible evening we had at last month's New Moon, I am doing it again!
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You will leave with your own sacred tools (crystals + palo santo) to continue releasing when you return home. There will be a guided Reiki Healing + Kundalini + Releasing ceremony that will be amplified with the Power of the Full Moon.


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Basingstoke thief who left his phone in one of the cars he targeted has been jailed
News • Nov 02, 2018 09:40 GMT
A thief who smashed into vehicles across Basingstoke has been jailed for three years after he left his phone in one of the cars he targeted.
Ricky James, 38, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to 12 thefts from motor vehicles, five fraud charges and one theft of a motor vehicle.
He also asked for seven thefts from motor vehicles to be taken into consideration.
Winchester Crown Court heard the offences happened between July 14 and August 3.
When stealing from vehicles he would smash a window to gain entry and steal purses or wallets from inside.
He would then take any bank cards and use them to make contactless payments at nearby stores.
The court was told that James was first arrested on July 25 having been identified from the CCTV using the stolen cards.
When arrested he was found with various items, all suspected to be stolen property.
After further investigations proved these were stolen and his phone was found in one of the cars he targeted, he was arrested again on August 3 at his sister's house in Basingstoke.
Officers carried out a search of the property and found the spare key to a VW Polo, which had been stolen from Vernhams Walk the previous night.
The vehicle was later found in Park Prewett Way and inside officers found a small orange hammer, used for smashing windows in an emergency.
Forensic tests found James' DNA on the hammer.
Officers also found other items in the car and the property, which had been stolen from three other vehicles on August 2.
Yesterday (November 1) James was sentenced to a total of three years in prison for all counts.
During the sentencing Judge Keith Cutler said that the "whole community of Basingstoke were affected by these crimes" and how "upsetting" it had been for each of James' victims.
After the sentencing PC Phillip Chalke, from Basingstoke CID, said: "James embarked on this crime spree to fund his drug addiction, looking into vehicles and breaking into any which had items on display.
"I hope this sentencing comes as some reassurance to residents that we do take crimes like this seriously and we will take action to bring those responsible to justice."
He added: "I would like also like to take this opportunity to remind people not to leave anything of value in their cars because sadly there are those who will see that as a chance to satisfy their own greed."


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ARE you gay? A small but growing number of colleges want to know.
This year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Iowa added questions about sexual orientation to their undergraduate applications, joining Elmhurst College in Illinois and the law schools at Boston University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Washington.
The intention, admissions officers say, is to send a message: You are welcome.
Iowa added "transgender" as a third possibility in its required gender section, plus an optional question: "Do you identify with the L.G.B.T.Q. community?" In a pool of 21,500 first-year applicants, 488 answered "yes." The students — some of whom may be straight, given the wording of the query — received an e-mail from Iowa's chief diversity officer describing support services for gay students. "It's not any more intrusive than that," said Michael Barron, the admissions director.
Officials insist that identifying as lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-questioning does not affect chances of being admitted. But it can pay off. At Elmhurst, which began asking about sexual orientation in 2011, an admitted gay student becomes eligible for a diversity grant usually worth one-third the cost of attendance (currently about $11,000). Two to three percent of applicants identify as gay.
To make it easier for students to fully disclose who they are, steps are taken to protect privacy. Iowa doesn't transfer the statement to a student's permanent file. M.I.T. anticipates the chill effect of nosy parents proofreading over shoulders, according to Stu Schmill, dean of admissions. Its application now asks: "How would you describe your sexual orientation/gender identity?" On completing the electronic form, applicants get a PDF version to check over before pressing "send." But gender identity does not appear, just in case students don't want to share that information with parents.
Most institutions don't find the questions appropriate, particularly on undergraduate applications. In 2011, the board of the Common Application, which is used by 488 colleges and universities, rejected a proposal to add a sexual orientation question to its form, citing concerns that it would cause anxiety and uncertainty for students deciding if they should answer it.
The University of Pennsylvania doesn't ask undergraduates about their status, even though its graduate schools of law and business do.
The reason, said Eric J. Furda, dean of admissions, "is that there's a big difference between 17-year-olds applying to college versus someone who is 22 to 27 years old" in knowing and wanting to share orientation.


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Aha hahahaha! Yani is literally me! Super awkward but can't help but laugh at the situation. Poor Cage lololol
Omg I thought he threw her down at first, I was like "Oh hell no, he pushing her around now??"
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text: Hello Monday. I am very excited to share some of the photos I took for the Spring/Summer look book for MAKE ROOM home collection. MAKE ROOM is the stylish interior and homeware company by designer and Dutch native Barbara Fritschy. MAKE ROOM inspires cool home design from an eclectic showroom in town and their products are available at some of the top malls and boutiques here. Their style is hip with a current blend of vintage industrial and natural materials. We had so much fun on this shoot out on location in parts of old colonial Singapore. I love this vibrant knit inspired range, it's so colourful and fun. My favourites are the tea lights and baskets. Check out the catalogue and photos here.


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This week's theme of advent is BIRTHING
Luke 2:1-7
As we read in our scripture for this week, we see that Mary and Joseph have made their way to Bethlehem. She has given birth to Jesus..She has given birth to a Savior, which is Christ the Lord…She has fulfilled prophesies from hundreds of years earlier…She holds in her arms the King!
Christmas is practically here. This is the last week of hustle and bustle and the last week to get those gifts we have forgotten…or that we see the need to pick up. And for those who wait until the last minute, maybe it is the opportunity to start on the Christmas shopping. There are Christmas parties to attend, family gatherings to be a part of, cookies to make, gifts to wrap, and so much more. We can get tired just thinking about it all…but, for just a few moments, you can't do anything about your to do list. Take a moment and reflect on the birth of Jesus. We reflect on His birth because Jesus is the ultimate gift. There are three things I want you to consider as we reflect upon this gift of Jesus:
1 – God gave the gift of His only Son
We know from John 3:16 that because God loved the whole world, He gave Jesus, His Son, to come to earth. Jesus came as an infant. He came in the most unexpected way…born to a virgin…as a baby to grow to be a man…a man like you and me
2 – Jesus gave us a new way of understanding love
As we have talked about many times, Jesus completely turned the world upside down in their thinking. He showed what true love really does mean. He showed us what it was like to love the Lord God first…He showed us what it meant to really love others…He commanded us to go and show that love to others.
Our understanding of love is forever changed because of Jesus!
3 – Jesus gave of himself for us – GRACE
We are given something undeserved and unearned. We are given new life because of a life that was given up. Jesus gave up His life so that we might have life. You may not really grasp how important that is. You may not consider the magnitude of this gift. All we really can do is stand in awe with thankful and grateful hearts and then, "pay it forward"
We have been given the ultimate gift…we have been taught what it means to truly give – more than any gift that can be bought or fought over. What can we do? We can give…give love to a situation that doesn't have any…share light with a dark world…spread joy where there is only frustration…spread peace in chaos. We can bring God glory in ALL WE DO!!


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The season of scents
Elderflowers are now in season, just in time for the gooseberry harvest. I have been picked bag fulls of blossom from the hedges and wild spaces around Walthamstow. The house is full of the heavy scent of the flowers which are now being packed with sugar and steeped in vodka.


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Hyderabad Culture Vs Building Amaravathi-KCR Vs Babu
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu made shocking comments on Hyderabadis saying that it was only NTR who taught them to rise early in the morning. This rage a war of words between the two telugu states again. Telangana CM KCR countered Babu's words saying "Where does Amaravathi stand when compared to Hyderabad? How can Amaravathi be compared to 400 year old historic Hyderabad?"
Considering Chandrababu's words into account… Waking up early in the orning depends on the climatic conditions in a region. The climate in Hyderabad is cold, whwereas, it is hot in Seemandhra. It is difficult for people living in cold climate to rise early. Even though they wake up ear;y, people cannot go outside. So, Hyderabadis got used to sleeping late in the night and waking up late. The same is followed all over North India. Coming to Seemandhra, as the climate is hot, people wake up early and go to work. Mainly in cities in Seemandhra, the crowd may be noticed early in a day.
After NTR became the CM of Andhra Pradesh, people of AP started migrating to Hyderabad and settling in the city. Since people of AP are habituated to waking up early in the morning, they followed the same in Hyderabad also. But they could not find tea or coffee outside early in the morning in the city. Gradually, Andhra people started setting up hotels, tiffin centres in Hyderabad, after which native Hyderabadis also started waking up early and going outside. However, not waking up early in the morning is no crime and waking up early is no greatness. Babu raged a dispute by saying 'NTR taught Hyderabadis to wake up early in the morning' as if it was a kind of favor to them. In addition to it, he said these words at the event in which Singapore team handed Amaravathi master plan to Chandrababu. So, KCR also gave an oral attack to him over Amaravathi.
As Seemandhra people are suffering the pain of losing Hyderabad, Amaravthi appeared wonderful to them. During the time when they were on cloud nine that they also have a great city and that they are soon getting a city that is much greater than Hyderabad, the comments made by CM KCR irritated the people of Andhra. 'In addition to taking Hyderabad away, why should he make such comments when we are building our capital?', fired seemandhra people. There is no mistake in the reaction being shown by people in both telugu states. But a pointed to be noted is that leaders make comments having in mind that people will definitely respond. What the CMs want is their people fighting over unnecessary issues. Because…that is when nobody will question the CMs, whatever they do. So, both KCR and Babu want their people to be immersed either in sentiment or in revolution.
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Welcome to a new edition of the CW Stars "Tweets Of The Week" – check out what your favorite CW Stars were up to last week!
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No clue what I'm looking at but here's a #BTS from last night's episode of @anotherperiod where I got to play #siamesetwins to the hilarious & kind @funnyasiandude Thanks to the cast & crew of #anotherperiod for having me on and letting me play with y'all. I had a blast! @natashaleggero @rikilindhome @jeremykonner #WorldsCollide #CrazyExGirlfriend And yes, this season's Hortense is the brilliant talented @donna_lynne_champlin who plays #PaulaProctor on @cw_crazyxgf @thecw
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This past Saturday night, my truly amazing wife, @danneelackles512 , threw me a surprise birthday party that I will never forget. Ever. Endless thanks to all those who participated in helping her and all those who were brave enough to sing "THAT" song on camera for me. I'm still recovering from all the emotion. Unfortunately, some of those images I will never get outta my mind. Ha. To those who couldn't be there…you were missed. To those of you who were there…thank you for showing me just how special life is. I love you all. #spnfamily
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Just wrapped up my part of a roundhouse discussion with Tim Lucas, Kim Newman and Shane Dallmann about Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's Grindhouse for an upcoming issue of Video Watchdog, and more work on the Christopher Golden/Hank Wagner book on my amigo Neil Gaiman, which I'll be sharing some co-author credit on. Thanks to Chris's busy schedule, I'll be the one joining Hank in a couple of weeks for a weekend visit/interview session with Neil, too, which I'm greatly looking forward to. Haven't seen Neil face-to-face for quite a stretch, though we've stayed in touch over the years.
That said, the Center for Cartoon Studies is keeping me busy, too, and oh, the folks I've met and get to work with, primary among them the incredible CCSers themselves -- man, I love seeing/reading their comics! Anyhoot, a lively week is ahead: CCS hosts Lynda Barry this week, who's coming in and giving a full two-day intensive workshop for the students. Whew! I'll be dining with Lynda and alumni Colleen Frakes Monday night, which should be big fun. Marge and I are having breakfast with Colleen and her partner and fellow alumni Jon-Mikel Gates this AM, just socializing; life is good.
Fellow CCSer (and among the school's funding co-founders) Peter Money is making his own waves with his new tome, Che, and as a publisher with exiled Arab poet Sinan Antoon's The Baghdad Blues.
As for last Saturday's White River Junction Halloween Parade, in which CCS figured mightily, Main Street Museum's David Fairbanks Ford just shared these links with us all hereabouts, sporting photos from the parade shot and posted by Matt Bucy and Dennis Grady,
As Jeff put it, "There's a fun strip called "Arbuckle" in which cartoonists send in comics based on Garfield strips, removing the dialogue by Garfield (to see the world through Jon's eyes, considering that it's canon that he doesn't understand what Garfield says) and rendering it in whatever style they deem appropriate. I did one a couple years ago and thought it might be fun if people wanted to do a strip for it or even just to read through it a bit, because it's a pretty funny concept. Because really, who doesn't like making fun of Garfield?"
Check it out; click backwards from the lead page strip using the little arrows beneath it, and read the source Garfield strip for each via the link. Consider it a morning laxative, folks, if nothing else...
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I feel the need to explain the title of this blog so that no one thinks I am a snob in general. I'm not. I'm just a food snob. And that doesn't mean I'm a picky eater- That's different.
When I go back home to Texas or go out to dinner with someone for the first time...they usually learn that I'm vegan and comment about me being a picky eater. Boy, do I hate that. I consider picky eaters to be children who refuse to eat any vegetables on the basis of fear or distaste. Or maybe folks who have more than 10 random foods that they just will not eat in any quantity for some unexplainable reason.
A vegan who abstains from animal products because of firmly held ethical beliefs about the value of animal lives or the environment or human health is not a "picky eater". That's living your life in accordance with your beliefs (As is eating meat if you believe that is ethical for you). I eat damn near everything except for things that come from animals. Any kind of fruit, vegetable, bean, or grain is welcome on my plate. I'm really not that picky.
But I am a food snob. Given the option, I'll choose to have the highest quality produce, the most fair trade, local, organic, sustainably grown foods I can find, prepared carefully with thought to balance of flavors, textures, and presentation. I'd prefer my onions slowly carmelized, with slightly browned edges (But I'll eat them still crunchy if that's what I've got). I'd prefer my tofu pressed, patted dry, heavily marinated, and baked until it is crisp on the outside and springy, delicately soft on the inside (But I'll eat the prepackaged kind cold out of the plastic wrapper, too). I'll spend all day on a meal: baking bread, harvesting vegetables, roasting seitan, rolling out pie crusts (But I'll swing by Chipotle if that's what I have to do).
Basically, I want the best quality food I can get. That's why I cook at home so much. If I control the preparation, I can make the food just like I want it. Of course, that's not always an option. But given the option: I'll be snobby.
So in this blog I'll share the foods that I love and you can take 'em or leave 'em. I like to write about food, take pictures of food, and eat food. You'll get to read stuff and look at pictures, but you'll have to cook it yourself if you want to eat it too. Feel free to change the recipes to make them suit your tastes- I might be a food snob, but that doesn't mean I know how you like your food.


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Here are a few pictures of the decks hung up on the wall at Williams Forest, I made racks out of reclaimed barn siding and 1" wide steel bars. I had total freedom to do what I thought would look good and be functional, it's a great feeling when people give you the freedom and trust to do something that they need and that they are spending money on.
It was a fun project to work on, the barn wood siding is from an old barn that was torn down in Lancaster county, Big thank to my friend Shaun Horst for helping me instal everything! I even got a few skateboard decks out of it!
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Oh lovely ! a little (7's) mix from Andy Blake - Dissident
Here's the link - d/l and enjoy a proper little tape of interesting and fun 7"s from Andy Blake.
Dissident Mixtape
He's joining us at Inside Out in Brighton for our Halloween special - come along if you are in the hood.
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MONTPELIER — The Vermont Senate rejected legislation Tuesday that would have raised the legal smoking age from 18 to 21.
The legislation, S.88, was sidelined by its supporters several weeks ago when it became apparent that it lacked the votes to pass the chamber. But Senate Health and Welfare Committee Chairwoman Claire Ayer, D-Addison, brought the bill back to the floor Tuesday where it was defeated on a 13 to 16 vote.
Ayer said before the vote that she thought it was "possible" it would pass, but interest groups seeking to raise the legal age to purchase and possess tobacco products to 21 said it still lacked the votes. Ayer, and Sen. Debbie Ingram, D-Chittenden, a strong proponent of the bill, said they were willing to risk its defeat.
"We had nothing to do with it. We assumed that it was going to go back to committee," Jill Sudhoff-Guerin, director of government relations for the American Cancer Society, said after the vote. "We knew that the vote count was pretty much stuck there this year and we wanted to take some time. We really were just trying to support the chair.
Sudhoff-Guerin said Ayer was looking to point out the "irony" of senators voting in favor of legalizing marijuana for people 21 and older but not raising the legal age for tobacco to the same age.
"I think she was trying to bring up the health around that and she thought if people could support the marijuana bill they should support her bill," Sudhoff-Guerin said.
Sen. Jeanette White, D-Windham, was the only senator to change positions. White, who was previously against the legislation, said the experiences of her own family members swayed her. She said her sister has been hospitalized with a serious case of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after starting smoking at a young age.
Ingram proposed an amendment to the bill aimed at making it more palatable to senators who opposed it before it was defeated. The amendment removed all penalties for those under 21 who are found to be in possession of tobacco products. It also clarified that people already 18 when the law would take effect would be allowed to continue to legally purchase and possess tobacco products.
"We wouldn't just take it away from them overnight. It would be grandfathered in," Ingram said.
She urged her colleagues to support the bill because it would help Vermonters remain healthy.
"It will save the lives (of people) who do not become addicted. Also, we have a huge problem with pregnant teens who smoke," Ingram said. "This would save the lives and improve the health of those who are not yet born, as well."
Sen. Joe Benning, R-Caledonia, said he opposed the bill because it took a right away from Vermonters.
"There is nothing more threatening to individual liberty than the concept of passing legislation which will protect us from ourselves," he said.
Ayer said the bill is the type of legislation she does not like to vote on because it restricts Vermonters' choices. But she defended it, saying the state has passed other measures related to health and safety, including requiring the use of seatbelts
"We've done a lot of things to help people make choices," Ayer said. "This is another effort to do that sort of thing."
With its defeat on the floor Tuesday, the Senate cannot consider the issue again during the current legislative biennium, which includes the 2018 legislative session. Similar legislation could originate in the House, however, and still have a chance to become law.


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Hendl & Murray Engineering Ltd successfully completed fabrication of six 540m³ sugar storage vessels for an Australian client. These vessels are the largest manufactured by HME to date with a 6.5m internal diameter and 21.8m length. The project required rigorous planning and the ability to think "outside the square" to complete the job on time and within budget.
In addition to the challenges brought about by their size, the vessels had to meet strict Australian fabrication standards requiring HME, amongst other things, to develop some new welding procedures and customise a specific inspection and test plan.
Logistically the biggest barrier was getting the vessels from the workshop in land locked Hamilton to Tauranga, our nearest shipping port. Although HME has moved very large vessels (over 6.9m outside diameter) in the past, these vessels were just too big to transport economically on the road. Instead we fabricated the vessels at our Hamilton workshop in sections and transported them by road to a facility set up adjacent to the port for final assembly and preparation for shipping.
Freight was also part of the project scope. This involved working with the shipping agents to ensure transporation requirements were met, and moving the vessels from the assembly area to ship side in preparation for loading. Using the ships cranes, the vessels were lifted on board at Tauranga and unloaded at the Port of Melbourne onto awaiting transporters.
With an innovative approach and thorough planning, the team at HME were able to produce and deliver the six vessels to our client on time and within budget.


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Keep in mind I have already made a Table Top Video Review for the Gletcher NGT Silver CO2 BB Revolver where you will find all the specs and of course a nice close up walk around showing off the detail on this very beautiful classic revolver.
I always like getting and shooting the airguns I review and the Gletcher NGT CO2 BB Revolver was no disappointment! The Gletcher NGT is a fairly small air revolver and so pretty much anyone should be able to shoot this air pistol even if you have smaller hands, I did find that pre-cocking the hammer for single action shooting was a bit of a stretch when reaching over with the thumb, but you can just as easily shoot in double action, both trigger pulls are nice and light with the double action being a bit longer.
Loading the 7 round cylinder will take longer than your standard stick magazine BB pistol since you first need to pop some 4.5mm Steel BB's into each shell and then individually load each shell into the Gletcher's metal cylinder while you index it.
In terms of FPS performance, the Gletcher NGT Silver CO2 BB Revolver shot right about where I thought it would shoot getting about a 342 fps average 7 shot velocity. Claimed is up to 350 so the NGT hit it's marks in this category even on a rather cool day. I found that the little Gletcher NGT had a pretty loud crack to it and could even feel a small amount of push back with each shot.
I really felt comfortable using the rather old school fixed open post and notch sights, the sliver finish on the white background of the targets I was using did make it a bit tuff to line up but I was able to get a pretty nice close to 2 inch grouping that was very well centered on target. the Gletcher NGT Revolver would be great for knocking pop cans off of fence posts :)
I would definitely recommend the Gletcher NGT CO2 BB Revolver in either silver or black, what ever your preference? Not only is it a real looker but it also has the performance to back it's looks.


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Reasons to be a Member
Owning and or living on a lakefront property has many advantages. Not only will you be able to wake up next to an idyllic and beautiful nature scene, but you can enjoy all kind of activities on the water.
CLPO works to preserve, protect and defend the quality, safety and natural beauty of Clearwater, Otter & Grass Lake. Your annual membership dues are essential, as they support the Association's activities that will help keep our lake a beautiful jewel for generations to come. Here are some examples:
1. CLPO works to help identify threats of aquatic invasive species (AIS)
2. We work with local and state authorities to secure funding to combat AIS and other lake improvements.
3. We negotiate contracts for hiring milfoil treatment. In past years this was done by physical labor of lake association residents.
4. Have provided Copper Sulfate treatment to the Narrows as a benefit to all who use the Sand Bar during the 4th of July weekend.
5. We are a liaison between State and County COLAs (Coalition of Lake Associations).
6. Contact point for residents with lake issues.
7. Annual Meeting and bring in speakers to discuss current lake items.
8. We work to keep proper signage at all public and private accesses reminding boaters to properly take care of their boats before and after they visit our lake.
9. We maintain a civil defense and weather emergency siren.
10. Provide newsletters keeping you informed about the lake.
11. Work with both Stearns and Wright Counties to obtain AIS ramp monitoring and public education.
12. Attend conferences, meetings, webinar, and conference calls to educate ourselves on issues like AIS, issues MN's Lakes are facing today and in the future, and how Land Management impact our lakes.
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Beautifully appointed home in highly desirable community. These snowbirds have taken great care of this lightly used home and it shows the minute you pull in the driveway. You'll notice the newer exterior paint as you walk through the gated courtyard that they added and arrive at the custom security door. Inside the first thing you notice is the beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Living room features a beautiful built-in Entertainment center with gas fireplace. Kitchen bar was cut down to table height to give this open floor a great feel and makes a great place to sit around with friends. The backyard is set up for entertaining or just relaxing with a full landscape remodel and extended cover. Newer AC/Furnace. 3 car tandem garage with shelfs, mini fridge and epoxy floor. Most furniture


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Building a Legacy Men's Conference - 2018
Saturday, March 10
This year's featured speakers include Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers, Steve Bollman (founder of Paradisus Dei/TMIY), Chris Muglia, Justin Fatica (youth breakout speaker) and Bishop Walkowiak of Grand Rapids.
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Easy Halloween Costumes for Curvy Girls
Because we can be spooky without so much effort (and spending)!
Our favorite season for dressing up is finally here! There's so much events to choose from but sometimes we can just be too lazy to think about how to dress to impress (I already went as a fabulous Ursula last year). Just because we have a little something more doesn't mean we can't accentuate our bodies and feel sexy!
No need to frustrate yourself with the endless search for a ready-made costume. Here are 10 easy ideas for lazy girls like us. Best part is, you can totally put them together from the existing pieces from your closet and will make you look so good!
1. Damian from Mean Girls
Being one of the most fabulous characters (next to Regina George, of course) in the movie, Damian is definitely BFF goals.
Damian works a cozy chic get up when he crashed North Shore's intervention when the Burn Book contents were leaked.
Steal this look:
- Plain purple hoodie
- Jeans
- Black aviator shades
- Any sneaker of your choice
And bam! You too can be 'too gay to function'!
2. Wonder Woman
The Amazonian super heroine has always been known to fight crime and show off her gorgeousness. Well, I don't see why you shouldn't do the same!
Steal this look:
- Wonder Woman graphic tee
- Polka dot skirt
- Yellow belt
- Black boots
- Silver accessories
Girl, put the 'wonder' in Wonder Woman.
3. Superman Undercover
Just because for some reason, wearing normal clothes and glasses will make you unrecognizable. And it's super easy to put together!
Steal this look:
- White button down long sleeves
- Superman graphic tee
- Black pencil skirt
- Black-rimmed specs
Super chic!
4. Curvy Barbie
Unless you've been living under a rock, I bet you've heard that Mattel started manufacturing Barbies that actually look like people. Her look is finally attainable!
Steal this look:
- Crisp white crop top (you can rock this, trust me)
- Yellow skirt
- Bright pink pumps
Feel free to play around with white and bright colors with this costume. Just make sure that you incorporate bright pink!
5. Sexy Scarecrow
Halloween is about scaring anyway, right? But why not be cute while you're at it? Personally, I love this look because I LITERALLY HAVE EVERYTHING IN MY CLOSET!!
Steal this look:
- Plaid top - preferably in shades of red or orange
- Tattered denim jumper
- Black combat boots
- Brown hat
Plus points if you can score some hay!
6. Wednesday Addams
Probably one of the most iconicly easy halloween costumes to try. Wednesday is portrayed as a young, petite girl but that doesn't mean you can't pull off her look! I mean, we can look as cute as her in black.
Steal her look:
- Black vintage dress with Peter Pan collar - there's a lot of these at thrift shops or you can always invest in one since it's form flattering anyway
- Black Mary Jane pumps or flats
- Black thigh high socks
Welcome to the Addams family!
7. Rosie the Riveter
A representative of strong women who worked hard labor during World War II, she has become one of the ultimate women cultural icons.
Steal her look:
- Dark blue denim top
- Red and white polka dot headband
- Dark denim jeans
- Red pumps
- Pearl earrings
You go, girl!
8. Vintage 20s
Perhaps one of the most glamorous decades in the Western history. Feel free to dive into all the glitz and glamour!
Steal this look:
- Black vintage dress
- Black Mary Jane low-heeled pumps
- Silver/Gold accessories
Tip for this costume: Go simple but glam. The key is to be equipped with small, eye-catching pieces!
9. Sadness from Inside Out
We get it. Sometimes, you badly want to party but you're too lazy and sad to do it. Why not dress up to that feeling and be Sadness from Pixar's Inside Out!
Steal this look:
- Light blue turtleneck sweater
- Denim jeans
- White sneakers
- Round-rimmed specs
Lazy and sad but in a super cute way!
10.Drag Queen Glam
This would be your costume if you just want to go crazy with glam! Make the hallways your runway and take advantage of this occasion to just go all out.
Steal this look:
- Black bodycon dress
- Gold, gold, gold!
- High heels
- A drag queen name (mine is Ruby Phenom and I'm famous for werking the runway. Get yours here, BTW.)
Here's our subtle take if you want to stay classy (Ruby Phenom is). The key to nailing this look is just to go crazy and BIG. Eyelashes, makeup, clothes, props, heels so high you can literally raise the roof!
BONUS: Three Blind Mice, for your squad
I'm already betting that there will be squad costumes this year - Taylor's squad costume people, I'm looking at you.
But let's be real. They don't anything like real humans. So let's be mice instead!
Steal this look:
- Black top and jeans
- Black mouse ears headband
- Cane
- Black shoes
- Black sunglasses
You can agree on a similar outfit if you're not to much into the all black outfit.
You can have three, four, or even ten mice in your squad. The more, the merrier!
Do you have any easy and awesome halloween costume ideas you want to share? Tell us about it!


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