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By Beck McCormick
August 2017
(with additions & revisions from other members of the Social Media Team)
It is important to set yourself up for success when posting about chestfeeding. A lot of headaches can be avoided by the following:
– clearly define what chestfeeding is in the main post. Do not simply link to a website or article; actually put a short definition in the text.
– in some instances, adding a bit about how hateful comments won't be tolerated CAN help.
Generally responses to chestfeeding posts can be classified in the following ways:
1) supportive- "This is so amazing! Thanks for being inclusive!"
2) inquisitive- "What's chestfeeding?"
3) disapproving- "I'm all for inclusiveness, but this is too far" or "Ugh, I love LLL, but this PC has gotten ridiculous…"
4) antagonistic- "WTF is chestfeeding??? Breasts feed babies! I never "chestfed" my babies. Shame on you!"
Types of responders:
1) Normal page followers
2) Conservative religious people- "God made women women and men men!" "Isn't LLL founded by Catholic women?" Note: not all religious and not all conservative people are anti-trans. We are sharing from our experience as moderators that there are some conservative religious people who comment in these ways.
3) Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists (TERFs)- "No, Both genders have breasts. You are sexualizing breastfeeding and being anti-woman. You are fighting BIOLOGY. This is female erasure!"
4) Men who think it's funny or gross- "Can you teach me how to chest feed? lol" "Does it matter if I have hairy nipples?" Hide and/or block these people.
Someone can initially seem inquisitive, but this can also be a ruse to lure you or others into an antagonistic discussion about how chestfeeding is invalid. For more information on this behavior, see:
It can be initially difficult to determine if someone is religious conservative or a TERF.
Religious conservatives will likely bring up God, religion, and the founding or founders of LLL. TERFs use terms like "female erasure", womyn, misogyny, patriarchy, or natural-born women and accuse you of sexism and being anti-woman.
Both TERFs and religious conservatives will talk about biology. Both groups use unnecessary quotation marks around chest or chestfeeding. Both will use capitalization like BREASTfeeding. Both will talk about political correctness.
Generally, all negative comments should be hidden. Hateful comments should be hidden. Repeat commenters, especially ones that go to other threads to argue (after having comments hidden on the OP) should be banned. Before hiding or blocking, screenshot the post for self-protection. Some people will delete all their posts and then complain that LLL USA hid their posts or blocked them for no reason.
People asking for definitions can be provided them. Here is a sample definition:
Chestfeeding is a term used by anyone who does not wish to use the word nursing or breastfeeding for a variety of reasons. We support anyone in reaching their nursing goals and support whatever terminology they wish to use. Some sexual abuse and assault survivors prefer the term and so do some nursing dads.
If they then ask for the definition of a nursing dad you can say:
Nursing dads can mean trans men choosing to nurse their children and fathers helping to nurse with an at-the-breast supplementer.
If they accuse you of getting rid of the term breastfeeding say:
We are glad to have you as a follower! Be sure to take a look at our many breastfeeding posts/photos/links!
If they say "I BREASTfed! I didn't chestfeed" say:
We are so glad you that the term breastfeeding worked for you. Congratulations on your breastfeeding journey/s!
If they speak generally about "breasts make milk not chests!" say:
The terms are available for anyone to use. Some individuals prefer to use the terms nursing or chestfeeding. We would never force a sexual abuse or assault survivor to use a term for themselves that makes them uncomfortable. For some people, referring to it as chestfeeding limits the trauma they feel surrounding their breasts.
If they say "why don't you help real women!" say:
Our aim is to help everyone meet their breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or pumping goals. Thank you for helping to build a community of breastfeeding support!
If they say, "why are these people using MALE HORMONES?" or "These MEN only care about themselves and not the health of the BABIES!" say:
Our aim is to help everyone meet their breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or pumping goals. The hormones used to induce and support lactation are approved for use while nursing. Many adoptive mothers and families who use gestational surrogates use the same hormones to help them establish a milk supply. We hope, like with everything breastfeeding and breastmilk-related, that we continue to see more scientific research on this topic.
In general, DO:
– hide hurtful or mean posts
– do block/ban hate speech and repeat offenders
– kill them with kindness
– stick to the script
– affirm their own experiences
– mirror their own phrasing for their experience (If they call it breastfeeding, congratulate them on breastfeeding.
– answer any question that is easy to answer
– stick to the truth
– ignore questions you don't wish to answer
– stay positive if at all possible
– check to see where your post is being shared and block people who appear to be intent on harming the organization
– remember that we are here to help nursing families, not combat trolls. If someone is obviously not looking for help or education, you should not feel badly about disengaging with them
– try to change their mind
– get into a discussion of biology
– get defensive
– antagonize
– be sarcastic
– get into a back-and-forth argument
– continue a conversation that you are too upset about
– use emojis or emoticons. They are often seen as sarcastic.
Remember, the Internet is forever. Even if you delete a comment, post, or Tweet, anyone who saw it may have a copy of it, such as a screenshot. Screenshots are forever and can be reposted without your control. Do not post anything you think would reflect badly on you as a Leader, your Group in your community, or on LLL in general.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday after the last session's battering, with Altria in focus as the tobacco giant decides what to do with its international arm.
S&P 500 futures rose 5.6 points at 1,443.90 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 11.25 points at 1,919.00. Dow industrial futures climbed 56 points.
U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Tuesday on a combination of news that brought credit-market fears back into the foreground: a downgrade of three brokerage stocks, a report that State Street had exposure to more than $22 billion in investments that have got European banks into difficulty, no sign of an interest-rate cut from the minutes of the last Fed decision and data showing a drop in U.S. home prices and declining consumer confidence.
The Dow industrials dropped 280 points, the S&P 500 fell 34 points and the Nasdaq Composite lost 60 points.
"For now the psychological 13,000 mark has managed to stem any deeper decline in the Dow Jones (Industrial Average), but yesterday's move does suggest the momentum that has been in place for over a week has run out of steam, leaving many traders thinking we could be in for choppy, range-bound days ahead," said Scott Scrase, a trader at CMC Markets in London.
Wednesday's economic calendar isn't so packed, with the highlight being the weekly energy inventories data out of the U.S.
Crude-oil futures were up 21 cents at $71.94 a barrel.
The dollar climbed against the Japanese yen while it fell against the euro.
Of companies in focus, Altria MO, +0.46% may announce that it is spinning off its Philip Morris International division following a board meeting. Altria shares rose 1.4% in Frankfurt.
In a note to investors, analyst Christine Farkas of Merrill Lynch took note of "recent initiatives hinting at a separation" and wrote that "based on management comments and actions, we expect the company will most likely choose the path of spinning PMI."
But Gregg Warren of Morningstar isn't convinced, pointing out that the U.S. litigation environment -- once a prime motivation for cutting the more protected international business free -- has vastly improved in the last five years.
Of companies reporting earnings, Big Lots BIG, -4.23% and Williams-Sonoma WSM, -1.26% upped their earnings outlooks and Joy Global JOYG reported a 61% profit drop. DaimlerChrysler DAI, +1.42% results were still to come.
Google GOOG, -0.18% was little moved in pre-open trade after it said that George Reyes, its chief financial officer, plans to leave the company. Google didn't name a replacement and Reyes will help with the search.
Sandeep Aggarwal, an analyst at Oppenheimer, said the news wasn't a negative development since he may be leaving for personal reasons. "Also, it is quite common for technology companies that create this large a market cap this fast to experience retirement of some senior executives earlier than normal or expected," he said.
Overseas, the Nikkei 225 dropped 1.7% in Tokyo, while the FTSE 100, after early losses, rose 0.3%.

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From New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh come two classic tales of love turned dangerous, set amid the splendor of Regency England—a time rife with passion, betrayal, and intrigue.
Jennifer Winwood has been engaged for five years to a man she hardly knows but believes to be honorable and good: Lord Lionel Kersey. Suddenly, she becomes the quarry of London's most notorious womanizer, Gabriel Fisher, the Earl of Thornhill. Jennifer has no idea that she is just a pawn in the long-simmering feud between these two headstrong, irresistible men—or that she will become a prize more valuable than revenge.
Jennifer's cousin Samantha Newman is smarting after she too is toyed with by Lord Kersey. In the midst of her heartbreak, she seeks solace from her new friend, the disabled gardener Hartley Wade. If only she knew that Hartley is secretly Lord Carew, and that he hides more than extraordinary wealth: a passionate secret held deep in his heart that only her love can reveal.
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Every book I read, the more I love her and this one was no exception! What makes this book even better is that it's two books in one and connected with same characters! I love that I can finish one book and just move to the next easy peasy!
Out of the two I have to say that I like the second one best! the first one was your typical rake hero i-hate-you-now-i-love-you story which don't get me wrong was well done but the second one really intrigued me because the hero was unlike any I had read before and the book was just so true to life and touching.
I could not put this book down. It amazes me that she can keep my interest so long as her stories are generally very simple when broken down. No exciting murders, mystery subplots or even skeletons in the cupboard type thing; just good old fashioned simple love.
Her characters her likable and complex, her dialogue is witty, and her romantic plots always pull at your heartstrings!
I think it also has a lot of it has to do with her writing style-It's simple and she doesn't go on for ages about a character's feelings-you get enough to just completely understand what the hero/heroine is going through and I think that's what makes it so fresh and different. She doesn't over do anything and keeps things simple and the story just comes alive from that!
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
State Fair entries
Well Everyone, it has been a long month finishing my entries for the SC state fair. Here is my doily. The pattern is by Jan Stawasz. It is the 1st piece in tatting I ever did that is so large. I could not imagine me doing a table cloth, though I would do one with an edging and inserts.
My greeting cards I incorporated paper crafting with my tatting. I own a cricut and cuttlebug along with over 156 punches that were all part in making my cards. I also make my own envelopes. Why make a beautiful card and use a store bought envelope.
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Your cards and doily are awesome!ReplyDelete
Your cards are very pretty and I am totally in awe looking at your doily, Beautiful!ReplyDelete
Your cards are very cute! I like using my scrapbook papers and punches with my tatting too. Your doily is gorgeous, I love the soft color of it. Good Luck at the Fair.ReplyDelete
Love the cards! Your doily is absolutely beautiful. I love how you used the colors and the blue is so striking with the lighter color. Jan Stawasz makes such beautiful designs! You did a great job.ReplyDelete
WOW! Those cards and doily are absolutely stunning! What a lot of work and love you put into them. TFS!ReplyDelete
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I have just found your blog, and must say your doilie is stunning-well deserved of the placings. I love the colours you have usedReplyDelete
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If you like music and will be having an event anytime soon, contact our son-in-law, Felix, as he is an experienced musician and
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For news about the next Stuttgart/Ludwigsburg American High School Alumni Reunion
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If you hire a contractor and he tells you that your home's foundation is crumbling, it's your responsibility to fix it before your house falls down. If a teacher tells you that you're failing a course, it's your responsibility to study harder so you understand the material. If a meteorologist tells you that there's life-threatening weather coming, it's your responsibility to take action to ensure your safety.
It is not a meteorologist's job to save your life. A meteorologist's job is to give you the information you need so you can keep yourself safe. A meteorologist's job is to educate you on what you should do in order to ensure your safety. When we weather communicators successfully do our part, the rest is on you. If you choose not to do the right thing, trying to use meteorologists as a scapegoat afterwards is a remarkably brazen act.
I'm stating the obvious, sure. But think about what happens after every major disaster. Even when the forecasts are plentiful and accurate, the reaction in the aftermath is predictable. Whether it's residents blowing off steam online, a victim talking to reporters, or a politician scrambling to save his tail, you can be sure to hear one of the following lines thrown out there: "We didn't have any warning. Nobody told us it was coming. I didn't have a chance to act. Why can't they ever get the forecasts right? I wish I had a job where I was wrong all the time and still got paid!" So on and so forth with an excuse that boils down to the trusty ol' "it's everybody's fault but my own."
We seem to have hit a plateau in our ability to educate people on the consequences of their actions during a disaster. No matter how many education programs exist or how accurately we warn people of hazardous storms or how many different ways we can pipe urgent alerts straight into a person's pocket, there's always going to be a large number of our fellow men and women who, to be frank about it, don't know or care what to do when their life is in danger.
This is not in response to any one particular incident. It's a series of events that compounds with time to the point that any hope of combatting senselessness is almost lost. During the recent floods in Texas, a man appears to have driven his pickup truck around barricades blocking off a flooded roadway, drove into feet-deep water, and promptly lost control of his truck and started floating downstream. Many people did this. Some of them died. On April 29, the National Weather Service office in Norman, Oklahoma, had to remind people not to go outside and look at a tornado:
412pm - DO NOT try to see this tornado! You will NOT be able to see it!! Ssorry to be a broken record, but we know Oklahomans
Oh, it's not just Oklahomans. I know people who, despite my frequent weather rants, still think that all tornado warnings are false alarms and that it'll never, ever happen to them. The sentiment is even more ubiquitous when you talk to people online or out in public.
Many weather fatalities are completely preventable. There are two causes for preventable deaths. The first is circumstances beyond one's control. The second is where the person—for lack of desire to be diplomatic here—did it to themselves. An example of circumstances leading to injury and death is a hurricane threatening a neighborhood where lots of people live in poverty. Without outside assistance, many residents do not have the resources to evacuate, so they're forced to stay home and deal with the storm's effects.
A significant number of preventable deaths, though, are because the victim put himself or herself in that situation. The best example of this is someone driving through a flood. Lecturing people about this topic is practically a rite of passage for people who communicate weather for a living. I wrote "Stop Driving Through Floods, You Idiots" on The Vane (may it rest in peace) last year. A few days ago, my friend and fellow Forbes contributor Dr. Marshall Shepherd explored why people drive through floods despite warnings and campaigns telling them to do exactly the opposite. The rationalizations people come up with for driving through deep water are stunning. Invariably, they wind up stuck in the water begging for help if they don't drown first.
Your local television meteorologist tries to give you as much information and advice he or she can so you can keep yourself safe. Your local National Weather Service office almost always gives you enough warning to get to safety before nature does its thing. We tell you to buy weather radios. Almost all smartphones have emergency alert capabilities now. Not a day goes by during severe weather season that someone somewhere is telling people how to hide from a tornado and what to do if the unthinkable happens.
And every time—every single time!—there are people who complain that the weatherperson didn't do enough to save their lives. To make matters worse, the number of hate-filled emails television stations get for preempting shows for severe weather coverage would depress the most hopeful optimist. They want it both ways. Meteorologists beat themselves up after every big event by asking what they could do better the next time. People verbally beat meteorologists up after every big event because too many of them don't have any sense of personal responsibility.
There are always things we can do to improve communication and better educate people about staying safe during hazardous weather. There is a segment of society with which our messages will never fully sink in. There will always be people who die during tornadoes or floods or hurricanes because they made a bad decision that put them in that situation. These people will always dominate the headlines after a disaster, and these people (or those who survive them) will sometimes blame meteorologists for their woes. Nine times out of ten, they are wrong.


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* BOJ turns more cautious on exports
* BOJ's Kuroda says export weakness temporary
* Economists still worry about export demand
* BOJ more upbeat on capex, industrial production
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TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan maintained its massive monetary stimulus on Tuesday on the view that growth in the economy and consumer prices remains on track, but downgraded its assessment of exports in a warning about external demand.
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda expressed confidence that the weakness in exports is temporary and stuck with the BOJ's overall assessment that the economy can continue a gradual recovery, suggesting additional easing was not imminent.
The BOJ did upgrade its view of capital expenditure and turned more optimistic about industrial production, showing more confidence in domestic demand before an increase in the sales tax scheduled for April 1.
However, this optimism is unlikely to ease concerns that domestic demand will weaken after the tax hike and that exports will not be strong enough to support growth, which could increase calls for more monetary stimulus.
"It is not an atmosphere where the BOJ will ease immediately even if it downgrades growth forecasts as core consumer prices have been hovering in a range higher than previously expected," said Junko Nishioka, chief economist at RBS Securities.
"If the yen appreciates sharply and share prices plunge due to geopolitical risks, including the Ukraine, the BOJ will have to move."
As expected, the central bank on Tuesday maintained its pledge of increasing base money, its key monetary policy gauge, at an annual pace of 60-70 trillion yen ($590-$690 billion).
The BOJ launched the stimulus last April, saying it would lift inflation to 2 percent within around two years via aggressive asset purchases as it sought to end 15 years of deflation.
The BOJ said exports had levelled off recently, which was a downgrade from its assessment last month, when the central bank said exports were on a recovery path.
Japan posted a record current account deficit in January due to consistently weak exports, undermining the BOJ's argument until now that exports would eventually pick up pace as the U.S. economy recovers.
Exports have been weak mainly due to a slowdown in Asian economies and other emerging markets, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told reporters after the policy decision.
The closure of factories due to extremely cold weather in the United States and the celebration of the Lunar New Year in many Asian countries have also weighed on exports, he said.
Once these temporary factors subside, Japan's exports will pick up as a recovery in the United States and Europe spreads to Asia, he said. Kuroda also played down the geopolitical risks posed by Russia's military intervention in the Ukraine.
"I see no reason to adjust policy now," Kuroda said. "The economy can continue to expand above its potential growth rate."
Some economists worry that exports could remain week because of structural changes in the economy as Japanese companies have been shifting production capacity overseas.
The central bank said capital expenditure was showing clear signs of recovery, an upgrade from its assessment last month that business investment was recovering.
The BOJ also said industrial production was rising at a slightly faster pace.
Recent strength in industrial output, and signs companies are more willing to invest in factories and equipment as consumers buy more goods before the tax hike, likely encouraged optimists within the BOJ to take a more positive view of domestic demand.
The labour market is tightening, which also backs the BOJ's view that the economy will continue a gradual recovery and its 2 percent inflation target is achievable over the next 12 months or so.
Kuroda and other officials have been confident the economy can survive the short-term shock when the sales tax rate rises to 8 percent from 5 percent on April 1, but some economists worry growth could falter.
Core consumer inflation reached a five-year high of 1.3 percent in January, supporting the BOJ's view that it will stay above 1 percent and accelerate again later this year, excluding the impact of the sales tax increase. Some BOJ officials think prices are rising a tad faster than expected.
Due to differences in the way utility companies plan to implement the sales tax increase, the tax hike will first add 1.7 percentage points to the annual inflation rate in April and then 2.0 percentage points from May, Kuroda said.
A Reuters poll last month showed economists expect the BOJ to ease policy further around the middle of the year, as they say it will otherwise be difficult to meet the inflation target.


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The Best Tips To Follow When Choosing Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is an important asset for every driver to have. Besides being required by state law, auto insurance covers you in the event of an auto accident by lessening the cost of paying for car injuries to your automobile and the opposing drivers. If you need help with choosing the correct auto insurance for you, then follow the tips in this article.
One, less well-known way to get further discounts on auto insurance, especially if you have a teen driver around who is only going back and forth to school, is to request whether your insurance offers a discount for low mileage. If you can accurately estimate the actual mileage your teen drives and report it accurately, you will pay less.
If you really want to save a lot of money on automobile insurance, you can waive almost every type of insurance available except for state-mandated liability coverage. Liability coverage protects other drivers on the road more than you, so this is required for all drivers. But other types of coverage are not required and you can save big money by leaving them off.
Raising your deductibles will help you save money on your car insurance. The higher the deductible, the lower your monthly costs will be. The rate of savings will drop pretty low if you are driving an older car since the replacement cost is not as high as if you were driving a newer car.
Having a alarm, car tracker or other theft deterrent installed on your car can save you money on your insurance. The possibility of your car getting stolen is part of the calculations that go into your insurance quote. Having a theft deterrent system means that your car is less likely to get stolen and your quote will reflect that.
If you own an older model vehicle, drop your collision coverage. Most policies have a limited amount collision coverage, that will not pay for more than the blue book value. Investigate how much your vehicle is worth, and then figure out how much the added collision coverage will cost you. Paying the extra coverage amount is sometimes not worth your while.
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Neurogenic radiation is radiation related to a lifeform's brain. It was emitted by a neurogenic stimulator.
In 2371, Julian Bashir ordered that Vedek Bareil be given seventy-millivolt doses of neurogenic radiation in an attempt to stimulate brain activity, an amount "five millivolts above what normal tissue can withstand". Unfortunately, this had the unintended side effect of reducing blood flow to his internal organs. Bashir wanted to put him back in stasis to study his condition and preserve him alive, but Bareil opted to remain conscious because his people needed him. (DS9: "Life Support")
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The following is a BlogSwap guest post from Jim Durbin of StlRecruiting.com.
So you want to find a job, and the first thing you do is sit down at the
computer and start searching Monster for jobs. You flip through hundreds
of posted positions, merrily clicking Appy Now buttons and forwarding your
resume to what you can only assume are hungry recruiters waiting for a
resume to come to their attention.
Is that what you imagine? A room of listless monkeys sitting around
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and alarms shrieking and a bright red light in the room spinning as the
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Now let's be honest. Didn't some of you, maybe just a little bit, imagine
this is what happens when you apply online through a job board? That job
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was inside your head when she wrote it, and sure the qualifications list
the need to be fluent in Mandarin Chinese but is it really that hard to
learn? You made it through four years of Mrs Tingle's high school Spanish
surely you can pick up some Chinese, and by golly they'll train you if
it's that important.
Are there any of you that just know this job was meant to be...yours,
meant to be yours, and clearly the universe made this job pop up in front
of your computer screen on this day. Why, you almost didn't turn on the
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look for work, and wow - look what happened - you're here to apply to the
On the other side of the internet, you can see what's happening. The
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deja vu, it is. The recruiter reads the resume, (the world's best!
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calls the hiring manager. "Cancel all your appointments, a stellar
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silent prayer to whatever beneficent deity put this candidates in front of
But not everyone falls into that category. Maybe you're not the naive
type who thinks there's someone on the other side of that terminal for
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cold-calling salesman. Every "NO" you get takes you that much closer to a
So what do you do? You submit a resume to every position a company posts
in the hope that the recruiter will read the resume, call the CEO, and
demand a new position be created for the talented resume that just came
across the desk. Sadly, even CEO's send their resumes to online job
postings. Need a Help Desk candidate? Send a CEO resume!
Not satisfied with blasting your resume eight times to the same recruiter
from one job board - you bounce around every board you can find, burning
up your keyboard with multiple resume submissions, sure that if one person
doesn't like your resume, maybe another one will. It's all just one big
crap shoot anyhoo! Am I right or am I right?
It may seem harsh - but clicking submit on an online application is like
sending your picture to a hundred suitors and begging for a date.
Companies don't have the resources to process the hundreds or thousands of
resumes that come through the pipeline every year, and many times your
resume, the one you spent weeks getting just right, is never read.
That's right. It's never even looked at. If it's opened, it might be
printed. If it's at the very top of the pile on the recruiter's desk, it
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Be smart. Use the job boards to find the companies that hire in your
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someone, that you've spoken to them and they are expecting it.
Don't ever send a resume to anyone that you haven't spoken to. I mean it.
There are no monkeys and no bells and whistles to help you. This is your
final warning.
Jim Durbin is the Director, Corporate Communications for the Durbin Media Group (www.durbinmedia.com) He writes several local recruiting blogs and has a book coming out later this year on surviving unemployment. This post is part of the College Recruiter www.collegerecruiter.com) and Recruiting.com (www.recruiting.com) Blogswap. Jim can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com
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When we need it the most, in these troublesome times, we're neglecting our self-care.
Recently, I find myself feeling deeply discouraged and wondering if anything I've been doing as a change agent really matters. Unfortunately, I'm not alone: I am meeting more and more leaders and activists who are very close to deep burnout. And we're neglecting our self-care. Without any measurable efforts to focus on our own self-care and healing as change agents, we're in the fast lane to serious burnout.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Bitching Westerners
A westerner's average salary are mostly many times for than the average Indonesian yearly wage ($2-3k?).
I don't mind people complaining, it's a national past time in Germany for example, and I have lived there quite happily for years.
The thing is, once you hand over your cash, you have no one to bitch about but yourself.
Someone hoodwinks you? You are the idiot! You don't like higher prices, don't pay them, no one is sticking a gun to your head!
6 comments:
- David said...
John, once you have tried living in Indonesia, on a wage, not the dollars you brought over from home, I think you will find your comments here to be quite unfair. Much of the time, it is not a choice, but an unavoidable given. As much as I loved living in Indonesia, in many respects I am certainly glad to be home in a country where what one pays for basic necessities is not influenced by the colour of one's skin.
- johnorford said...
My comments could well be unfair, I always try to write to get some sort of reaction. In order to try and learn about these things.
I wonder how I would have liked Indonesia if I wasn't white. Perhaps if I was African or Chinese or even just Indonesian things would be a lot different.
I suppose what I am saying is that many westerners fall for Indonesia partly /because/ of the positive stereotypes Indonesians have of us.
I find it ironic when westerners complaining about the flipside of those stereotypes.
- David said...
Yes, that's true, many Westerners do have it good in Indonesia, and certainly many times we (those of us who live or have lived there) whinge about things which are simply "different field, different grasshoppers" to use a translation of an Indonesian saying. On the whole, however, it is very difficult to go one day without an (another) opportunistic Indonesian willingly making life hard(er) simply because they assume we have a certain-sized wallet because of the colour of our skin. That's what makes living there incredibly frustrating at times. And there's not much you can do about it short of (idiotically?) paying up, or refusing, and whinging in both cases and either leaving with what you wanted or going home empty-handed. :-)
- A Feminist Blog said...
Love to read the discussion both of you and David here, John.
mester this bag is Rp.10.000 only. but because you are a bule the price is $.10 only. take two i'll discount $.15 only deal ja?
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- oigal said...
Mmm.. To be fair, its often more frustration or disappointment than anything else...Lets be honest the stuff being flogged is most often crap anyway so to have to pay skin tax on crap..is well just crappy..
Would anyone mind if the extra cash was actually used to clean up and restore the local temple..nagh not on your life..
Short term stupid greed... the idiot driver who rips you off and blows the opportunity to enjoy weeks of extra and easy cash...
Best one..sorry no change Mister..Fine wait here for an hour and I will go and get some..
Its amazing that Indonesia has still not cottoned onto the fact that Westerners will actually pay a premium for clean facilities and qaulity products and come back again and again..but thats why they have lost the race for the tourist dollar..first world rates for fourth world crap.


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#Review / #Giveaway – Killer Reputation (Adina Donati, Accidental Sleuth) by Cassidy Salem – Great Escapes Book Tour
About the Book
Killer Reputation (Adina Donati, Accidental Sleuth)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Washington D.C.
Self Published (June 15, 2018)
Paperback: 182 pages
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Adina can't resist snooping when someone she knows turns up dead. Again.
When a colleague at a prestigious think tank meets a violent death, Adina's not convinced any of the obvious suspects disliked him enough to want him dead. Can the young research assistant, a quirky neighbor, and a lovable rescue pup help the police put together the pieces of the puzzle?
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Adina Donati is back and she is involved in solving another murder. A work colleague who also lives nearby has been killed and her detective boyfriend is away for training so his boss is in charge. Adina thinks he is may not be getting the full picture. As she uncovers info she tries to share with him but he is not happy about her interference. A key clue is found that brings everything into focus and again Adina is on the scene.
Adina is a grand protagonist, works for a D.C. think tank and volunteers at an animal rescue. I love that she now has a dog and has convinced her neighbor to foster a fantastic dog too. She now has two housemates and I was delighted to meet them. Her neighbor is an elderly man that watches over the neighborhood. Cassidy gets to know him better with a tragic event and the following murder. I enjoy the friendship they are building.
Cassidy Salem has wrapped her characters in a very interesting mystery, it could have gone in several directions. The twists were great and I loved the way it played out. She packs so much into just 182 pages and it is easily read in an afternoon.
Even though this is the 3rd story in this series it can be read on its own. I also believe we have just scratched the surface on these characters. I am excited about the next installment.
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by Cassidy Salem
Author Cassidy Salem has penned a clever whodunit with a twist I never saw coming.
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I quickly grew to bond with several of the characters. Adina and her policeman boyfriend, Jonathan, were adorable.
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Since the 1840s the provision of public baths and washing facilities has been responsibility of the Council's Baths & Wash-houses Committee. Always keen to expand the range of facilities, over the years it has drawn up all manner of plans. Some have come to fruition others have not. There was no end of plans for Lenton but, for a variety of reasons explored in this article, the area often didn't get what was initially planned for it. Apart from highlighting the situation in Lenton this article also provides a quite detailed history of the provision of swimming baths and other facilities across the whole city.
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At SFI Mehrdad will be working with Cris Moore. He received his B.Sc. from the Sharif University of Technology, Iran in Mathematics as well as Electrical Engineering. Mehrdad holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. He expects to receive his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in the Fall of 2019.


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Tower Unit Description Set among expansive greenery, these 4 , 5 and 6 bedroom apartments are perfect for those who seek comfort and style in equal measures. Both Gardenia apartment blocks are corner buildings, conveniently near all the community facilities. Their prime location boasts spectacular views of the landscaped complex. With ample interiors range from 3,500 to 4,500 sq. ft, luxury living is guaranteed. Harmonious with the rest of the Al Khail Heights collection, the exterior of the Gardenia residences are inspired by Arabic heritage. Soft hues of beige complement the natural surrounding and tranquil nature of the complex. Inside the lavish apartments, spacious living rooms with superior finishes are ideal for entertaining. With unparalleled facilities including state of the art gyms and outdoor swimming pools, the new and exciting Al Khail Heights neighborhood is designed to enhance urban living for the whole family. Convenience stores, children's play areas and pristine landscaped gardens within the complex make everyday life more enjoyable. Situated between Al Khail and Sh. Zayed Roads, Dubai's dynamic centre is just minutes away from Al Khail Heights. International schools, shopping malls, gourmet restaurants and Business Bay are all within easy access.
Balcony -BBQ area -Fully fitted kitchen -Jacuzzi -On mid floor -Sauna -Shared swimming pool -Mosque -Public park -Public parking -Public transport -Restaurants -Shopping mall -Shops -Tennis courts
Texture Holdings is a Dubai-based company with a decade long experience in the real estate market. Employing progressive strategies that have succeeded in changing the market trend, the team of experts at Texture Holdings have gained a reputation for credibility and professionalism within the industry. Quality and innovation are at the heart of everything Texture Holding does. The result is stylish developments that bring comfort and pride to people's lives. Texture Holdings. Making things happen.


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Tamar Osborn has sketched a route through the atlas of her imagination with the Collocutor ensemble. On trajectories of sound that have been refracted over time & space and expressed at this vanishing point. Tamar Osborn plays with a studied talent and writes her passion into the arrangements that make Collocutor the songs of herself.
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What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
Prenuptial Agreements, antenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, commonly abbreviated as prenup, can be a topic that is difficult to bring up as part of wedding planning given the unromantic nature of the document. A prenup is a contract or agreement that is signed prior to marriage addressing the ownership of their respective assets should the marriage fail. Many folks finding themselves ready to marry, or remarry, often wonder if a prenuptial agreement is really necessary.
Do I need a Prenuptial Agreement?
These are relevant issues to consider when making this determination:
- Do you have children from a prior relationship?
- Do you have property that you are bringing into the marriage; for example, real estate, investment/stock accounts or a retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b) or IRA)?
- Do you own a business?
- Are you engaging in an activity such as writing a book or developing a product to be patented that you will continue to be working on during the marriage?
- Will you be supporting your fiancée while he or she goes to school or is beginning a new business with funds you had prior to the marriage?
- Is there a concern about the potential risk of spousal support obligations in the event of a divorce?
If any of the above noted considerations related to your situation, you may find that prenuptial agreement would be beneficial to you.
How Does North Carolina View Pre-Marital and Marital Assets?
While North Carolina says that property in existence prior to the marriage is that individual's separate property, and is therefore not subject to distribution as part of a divorce, often these issues are not black and white. Below are a few issues where a prenuptial agreement can address these "gray areas" that often arise with regard to property being separate and potentially being argued to be marital to some degree. This example relates to someone owning real property prior to the marriage:
- Are mortgage payments being made on the property with funds earned during the marriage? This can create a marital interest in the equity accumulated as a result of the income earned during the marriage being used to decrease the principal balance of the mortgage.
- Significant renovations that increase the value of the residence, if paid for by money earned during the marriage, would considered marital property to the extent the renovation increased the value of the property and subject to distribution (this is referred to as "active appreciation.") Any increases in the value of the residence to due to the real estate market (referred to as passive appreciation") would be considered separate property, even if it happens during the marriage. Examples of such renovations would be adding rooms to the home or upgrading the outside of the home.
These investments of funds earned during the marriage made toward separately owned property created the "gray area" of what is and is not considered marital property subject to equitable distribution. Similar issues related to investing funds in retirement, stock accounts as well as any increase in businesses that you may have owned prior to the marriage. Prenuptial Agreements allow you to specifically contract with your fiancée that such increases in value and payments made are your separate property, and do not create a marital component in what is otherwise your separate property.
There are many other issues to consider with regard to deciding whether or not you should enter into a prenuptial agreement, with the above scenario giving you an idea of how what may seem to be a black and white issue, can be blurred with the passage of time. An in depth discussion related to the other issues mentioned at a consultation to discuss your specific needs and concerns would be necessary to pinpoint exactly what issues you need to address in your prenuptial agreement.
Below Are a Few Tips to Start the Process of Entering Into a Prenuptial Agreement:
1. Address the issue as soon as possible. We would recommend the process be started at least 90 days before the wedding in an ideal situation (if not more). It is very important that no one feel forced to sign the agreement as this may be a basis to void the Agreement. The other party must have sufficient time to participate in the drafting and negotiation process as well as allow them time to consult with a Raleigh family law attorney if they wish to do so.
2. Make a full disclosure of asset and debts. Full disclosure is necessary to ensure the prenuptial agreement is legally enforceable. Failing to make such disclosure can result in the prenuptial agreement potentially being set aside and thus not legally enforceable.
3. A prenuptial agreement as "divorce insurance." While divorce concern is not the only aspect of what a prenuptial agreement addresses (estate matters are very relevant as well). If you explain to your fiancée that you are asking to enter into a prenuptial agreement so that you two have some assurances as to certain issues "just in case" with regard to death or divorce, it may be more understandable to him or her.
Consider car insurance. Everyone is required to have car insurance because car accidents are a fact of life that we certainly do not plan on happening yet happen all the time. The same can be said about the end of a marriage or death of a spouse. In this respect, the discussion of entering into a prenuptial agreement may seem more "practical" and less "unromantic."
Contact Our Raleigh Family Firm to Learn More About Prenuptial Agreements: (919) 301-8843
If you have questions about prenuptial agreements in NC call (919) 301-8843 or complete the form below.
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John Gouwens, an organist and carillonneur, will perform a free bell tower show in Shafer Tower Saturday for Family Weekend. After the performance, he will take small groups on tours of the bell tower. John Gouwens // Photo Provided
VIDEO: We go inside the Shafer Tower
Meet John Gouwens, the man responsible for playing the bells inside Shafer Tower.


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Fishing Charter Tour
Don't let the big one get away! Big game fishing in the Caribbean!
Fishing Charter Tour
Don't let the big one get away! Big game fishing in the Caribbean!
Fishing Charter Tour
Don't let the big one get away! Big game fishing in the Caribbean!
Fishing Charter Tour
Don't let the big one get away! Big game fishing in the Caribbean!
This is what our tour offers you!
General Information:
Isla Roatan is known for its pristine water, and is a great destination for those who enjoy and love fishing. Let's go fishing along with our experienced Roatan local fishing guides. Enry and guides are out there every chance they get. Let our experienced fishing guides help you select the Roatan fishing experience of your choice, whether you are searching for Roatan Fly Fishing, or Roatan Deep Sea Sport Fishing Charters. Our fishing guides are knowledgeable about the local waters, and fishing.
Our boats are island-style Pangas, ranging in different sizes (26 foot long, 6 feet wide, etc), with shaded tops; fully equipped with all fishing gear, lures, and coolers. Come, let's pull 'em onboard - a wahoo, tuna, mahi mahi, barracuda, blue marlin, just to mention some of the fishes found in our waters. If you would like to eat your catch of the day at a local diner, let's do so...
What we do.
- This is a private tour, with an English speaking local guide and air conditioned vehicle, at your request doing the tour as described.
- Boat Rental
- Fishing guide
- All fishing gear
- Bait and tackle
- Ice cooler
- Beverages and snacks
- Beach, swimming and snorkel stop optional to you. If you are interested in this, please let us know when booking this tour for any of your group who don't want to fish (4 people max on the boat.
What you need.
- insect repellent
- sun block
- swimsuit and towel if you want to go to the beach
- change of dry clothes (optional)
- Camera for the perfect photo op
- Dramamine or scopolamine patch if you are easily sea sick.
For How Long?
This tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours. Depending on how much time you spend fishing, you will also have time to sit on the beach and relax after the tour. If you do not want to be at the beach/resort for this long, let you driver know, and we will return you back to your cruise ship at any time.
"For those seeking a fishing excursion at Roatan, Honduras I can tell you that Dixon tours will do their best to put you onto fish. Theris' smile and personality are infectious, Captain Luis & Rudy are the kind of guys you want for friends. I give Dixon Tours a 5 star rating."
- Frank G, Kansas
So how does it work?
Book the Tour!
Clicking here will send you to another page with detailed instructions on the tour, including terms and conditions.
Verify Your Shopping Cart
Don't worry! Nothing on the tour needs to be paid until you arrive in Roatan. The only thing you must pay to reserve the tour is a $30 REFUNDABLE deposit via PayPal. Don't forget to put in the coupon code of "deposit" in the coupon section to subtract this amount from the final bill due in Roatan!
This is where you checkout! Make sure you fill in all information including; what day you will be in Roatan, the cruise ship you will be on, and how many are in your group. Don't worry, nothing is charged at checkout!
Tour Confirmation
We will then send you a PayPal payment link via email for only the $30 deposit. You don't need a paypal account to pay. Once paid, you will be emailed the confirmation details of the tour including instructions on how to meet your private driver.


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Teens in Teatown is a volunteer and social group for teens aged 14-17. TNT participants meet monthly and weekly to work on service projects, develop their interpersonal and leadership skills, enjoy fun activities and outings. Choose between a 5 or 10 month-long commitment.
Teens volunteer weekly for special service projects and attend monthly meetings where they gain practical skills, leadership development and have the opportunity to meet other Teatown Teens.
TNT participants complete special service projects in six areas:
Animal Care, Trail Maintenance, Teatown Ambassador, Sustainability, Special Events and Junior Interpreters.


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Culture Compass is a new capacity building forum for cultural managers, entrepreneurs and others that facilitates experience sharing.
The forums help entrepreneurial and responsible cultural managers find new and more diverse audiences, and achieve their goals. The forums will spread from Tartu to Southern Estonia.
Tartu's cultural managers have indicated challenges concerning volunteer involvement, environmentally friendly management and finding international partners and professionals. The forums aim to address these and other related issues.
"Crowdfunding Culture", January 2019


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We have a massive committee to help run the club. All members of the committee are doing the job voluntarily and they put in a lot of effort to make things run as smoothly as possible.
President – Cahill Bell-Warren
Vice President – Harry Mann
Treasurer – Peter Mann
Secretary – Carmen Clifford
PR / Communications – Nathan Rivalland
Social Events Co-ordinator – Emma Jackman
Fundraising Sub-Committee – Kylie Reid, Tania Huxtable, Leesa Downes and Peter Mann
Senior Contest Co-ordinator – Cahill Bell-Warren & Harry Mann
Junior Contest Co-ordinator– Marcus Huppatz
Junior Sub Committee – Christophe Bouvier, Angie Reiter, Emma Jackman, Ean Droomer, Nick Filer, Mat Donaldson
Team Manager – Nichol Wylie & Dave Matthews
Risk Officer – Paul Reid
Senior Equipment Officer – Peter Mann
Junior Equipment Officer – Nick Filer
Life Member Representative – Andrew Flitton
Women's Reps – Bella Wilson & Angela Ball
Hells Bells Co-ordinators – Nichol Wylie, Cahill Bell-Warren, Sam Griffiths, Tom Wright, Thomas Edgar
General Committee – Michael DiScascio, Noah Clifford, Cooper Downes, Elliott Mann, Chris Huxtable, Tanner Reid, Mark Tucker, Nick Clifford


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There are various ways in order to minimize exposure to dust mites. Consistent cleaning of the house will greatly help as long as you know how to properly clean it. If you or a family member has dust mite allergy, there are useful tips to bear in mind in keeping your house free from allergens.
Removal of carpeting
If possible, remove carpeting and opt for wooden or linoleum flooring. Dust mites are more likely to accumulate in carpeting. You can reduce their population by removal of all carpets.
On the other hand, if eliminating the carpets is not an option, you have to make sure that they are properly cleaned on a regular basis. It is recommended to have them cleaned professionally at least twice a month. On a weekly basis, the carpets should be washed using hot water. You can also utilize a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter bag which can effectively gather all the dust while cleaning the house.
Humidity level
It is recommended to reduce the level of humidity inside the house. Dust mites typically thrive in areas where the temperature is warm. By reducing the humidity, it can help eliminate the dust mites inside the house. All you have to do is to install dehumidifiers and air conditioning units. Just make sure that you will clean them regularly.
Protect and clean linens on a regular basis
All linens such as pillows, mattress, duvets and blankets are ideal breeding places for dust mites. You can protect them by using covers that are made out of dust-proof materials. The linens should be washed at least two times in a week using hot water.
Avoid items that gather dust
It is best to remove items where dust mites can accumulate such as throw pillows and stuffed toys. Remember that most of these are not regularly cleaned which makes them suitable areas for dust mites.
How to eliminate dust mites
The elimination of dust mites are the ideal way to prevent triggering the symptoms of dust mite allergy. Luckily, there are measures that you can perform in order to eliminate dust mites. You do not have to invest in costly cleaning equipment just to make your house free from dust mites.
- All linens should be washed using hot water. Dust mites could not survive in a warm environment. Always wash all linens especially those used in the bedrooms. It is recommended to utilize a clothesline to dry the sheets but if this is not possible, you can utilize a dryer at the highest heat setting. Another method involves freezing of the fabric. All you have to do is to fold the sheets into well-ordered stacks and store inside the freezer. Remember that extreme cold can eliminate the dust mites. Later, you can wash the linen using room temperature water.
- Reduce the humidity inside the house. The mites thrive well in areas of high humidity. Control the level of humidity by using dehumidifiers. Just make sure that these devices are cleaned regularly to ensure optimum functionality.
- Stuffed toys should be cleaned regularly. Aside from exposing them to direct sunlight, you can place these toys inside an airtight bag and leave inside for at least 45 hours. This will eliminate the dust mites since their air supply is cut off. After taking the toys out, beat them to ensure that there are no residues left that can trigger allergies.
- Utilize specially-made chemical sprays. These are highly effective in eliminating the dust mites. The safest option to use is one made out of benzyl benzoate. Based on studies, this chemicals will not cause side effects and highly effective in killing the dust mites.


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Jerry March Independent Funeral Services
Business Address: Jerry March Independent Funeral Services, 28 Holt Road, Horsford, Norwich, Norfolk NR10 3DD
Country: England,
About Jerry March Independent Funeral Services
The March family Independent Funeral Services has long been established in Horsford since 1840, and are one of the oldest family run independent funeral directors in the Norwich area
For generations the March family have provided a caring, professional service for members of the local community.
The business is run by Jerry and Linda March with their son Adam and daughter Lisa.
We understand that at such an upsetting time it can be very difficult to make decisions. So from the moment you contact us we will guide you and offer all the help we can to make this time as stress free as possible.
We welcome bereaved families into our home to make arrangements, where you will find a relaxed and caring atmosphere in which we will listen to you and offer advice on the best way we can fullfil your wishes. If preferred we will be happy to come to you to make the arrangements in the privacy of your own home.


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- Top
- Facility
- A dining room·BBQ
- Outdoor BBQ(Summer Season)
Number of rooms
|Total number of rooms 17:Western-style room 14 rooms / Japanese-style room 3 rooms / Japanese + Western room 0 room / 0 other rooms
Western-style breakdown: 0 single rooms(-) /6 double rooms(11 to 13 m²) /Twin 8 rooms(11 to 26 m²) /0 suites (-)
Room supplement
|●Wako: 14 m² / distance 13 m²
●Ocean:EXbed quadruple room 26 m2 / distance 13 m²
Standard room facilities
|All rooms bath toilet / all rooms shower / all rooms Air conditioning / Television / Empty refrigerator
|Hand towel / toothbrush·Toothpaste / bath towel / shampoo / body soap / Yukata / hair dryer / shaving / shower toilet / cotton swab / comb·brush
Facility content
Credit cards available locally
|Payment of credit cards can not be done on site.
Standard check-in time
Standard checkout time
Supplement for amenity
|The parking lot is available from 10 am.Please feel free to use the vacant spots.
Towels are free for the number of nights stayed.
Credit cards can not be used.
Onsen tax
|Hotspring tax adult 150 yen separately.
Cancellation provisions
|10 days ago - 8 days ago:30% of room charge
7 days ago ~ 3 days ago:50% of the room charge
2 days ago - 1 day ago:100% of the accommodation fee
On the day of arrival:100% of the accommodation fee
Cancellation without any contact:100% of the accommodation fee
It will be 5,000 yen when booking or 365 days in advance.
※If there is a cancellation rule setting for each accommodation plan, that will be given priority.
Hot Springs
|Shimoda Onsen(Natural hot spring 100%) Hot Spring Baskdown ※It does not include artificial hot springs
Private Bath
|There(No condition)
Number of baths
|"Outdoor bath] Man: 0 Female: 0 Mixed Bath: 0
[Inner bath] Man: 0 Female: 0 Mixed baths: 3
[sauna] Man: 0 Female: 0 Mixed Bath: 0
Other bath facilities
|Observation bath
Bath Terms of Use
|The three types of hot springs are private charters.If you are free, you can use the rental switch when you like.
【Main building Rooms】Please check with the usage status lamp in the room, entrance door overhead.
【Private open-air bath attached】Please check with the usage status lamp of the lighthouse on the main building roof.


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Pictures are so important. At least, I think they are. I'm not great at organizing them or getting them in scrapbooks or anything like that, but I do back them up to the internet regularly… at this point it's looking like it'll be up to my kids to download them all and do something with them one day. Sorry, kids. But the important thing to me is that we have the pictures.
I do print some occasionally. Snapfish has an awesome deal where if you use their mobile app you get 100 free 4×6's every month. You have to pay shipping, which comes out to about $9 if you order all 100. If you just outright buy the pictures, they come out to about $9, so it's basically 50% off. So once every few months I'll order my 100 prints off my phone, hang the best ones around our house, and throw the rest in a box. One day my kids will not only have the internet pictures to sort through, but a giant box of random 4×6's. I hope they are grateful for all the effort I put into documenting their lives.
On a serious note, we all want good pictures of our kids. And while the occasional professional shoot is warranted, we also just want the ones we take around our homes to be good. Most of us know what a good photo looks like, but it's hard to achieve it for whatever reason. So I'm going to share my top ways to make your photos pop. This post is about framing the shot, and my post next week will handle exposure, which is the harder/more complicated part.
To get these shots I grabbed my camera one day while my kids were playing outside, so my examples feature my son playing in the sand and my daughter devouring the last of a bag of stale chips she stole out of our trash can. I let her, because at least one of us may as well live our best lives.
Here are shots I took of them with no adjustments – standing at my regular height, not necessarily zooming in or out:
So my first tip is this: Get low or get high. Changing your perspective makes a huge difference in how the finished product looks.
Shooting high can get some cute results… you get a nice, clear shot of those awkward forehead curls. Or you may get a good view of all the chip crumbs your kid has strewn around.
If you can get high enough by standing right over them and shooting down, do that. If not, get a chair.
Alternatively, squat down and get to their eye-level, or even lower. There's something so sweet about seeing the world from their point of view!
A change in perspective makes the pictures way more interesting, and you may even notice things you wouldn't see from your height.
The next thing to do is zoom in or zoom out. Get in super close and focus on details that you don't see from a "normal" distance.
Zooming way out is fun because you capture the surroundings of your child. I have tons of photos of my kids under this tree… one day they will look back and (I hope) remember the hours of fun we had in this shady spot. I'll look at this picture and be like "oh yeah, that was the phase of life where I couldn't park my van under the carport because they had to "swim" under there every day, and we always had a billion riding toys strewn around the driveway."
Thirdly, don't necessarily center them in the photo.
Sometimes intentionally putting your subject right in the middle of the picture is a good thing, but often moving them to the left or right of the frame is more interesting.
Finally, don't be afraid to leave their faces out of the pictures. Again, take pictures of the details you don't necessarily notice in a wide shot. Their chubby hands holding on to a toy… the sand plastered to their knees… or the shoes that are two sizes too big that they insist on wearing anyway.
Whatever you do, just take the pictures. It doesn't matter if they aren't perfect. You just want pictures to have!


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Divorce Case Processing Considerations
- Required elements
- Settlement agreement – disposes of or resolves all issues
- Property division of property acquired during marriage
- Child support – payments to parent w/physical custody per Child support guidelines
- Health insurance and uninsured medical bills
- Alimony –either waives or grants at specified rates
- Future liabilities – usually holds opposite spouse harmless
- Can extinguish any claim against opposite spouse's estate at his/her death
- Physical custody of children and visitation rights of opposite spouse
- Legal custody – joint or sole (i.e., vested in one parent) - decision making authority regarding welfare of minor children regarding health care, education, etc.
- Executed joint divorce petition and affidavit of breakdown stating in substance that the marriage is broken and cannot be fixed
- Executed financial statements from each spouse stating weekly income and expenses as well assets and liabilities
- Original marriage certificate
- Certificate of completion of parenting class if there are unemancipated children
- Payment of filing fee – currently $ 215
- Hearing on uncontested divorce before a judge
- Both parties appear, if possible, before judge
- Judge makes inquiry as to whether parties understand terms of agreement, entered into it voluntarily and whether it is fair and reasonable under the circumstances
- If approved a conditional divorce decree enters within 30 days
- 120 days after the judge approves the agreement a final divorce decree Issues and either side can get remarried
- Settlement agreement – disposes of or resolves all issues
- Required elements
- One spouse serves the other with a complaint for divorce
- Drafts and files divorce complaint with filing fee $ 215
- Complaint served by qualified process server
- Spouse receiving complaint must file an answer to the complaint
- Parties thereafter can file motions for temporary order or discovery (e.g., interrogatories, requests for documents, depositions, etc.)
- Pretrial conference eventually scheduled by court
- Each side must file a pretrial memo fully describing the issues and their positions on the respective issues and any stipulations as to facts
- Trial scheduled
- Witnesses testify
- Exhibits entered into record
- Judge issues written decision on all issues including child custody, legal custody, visitation, property division, child support and whether any alimony is due and at what rate
- One spouse serves the other with a complaint for divorce
- Basic Applicable Legal Principles
- Massachusetts is an Equitable Distribution State
- The Court will look at all of the circumstances when determining property division, including, but not limited to: (1) what each side contributed to the marriage and the marital estate in terms of finances, services, etc.; (2) the length of the marriage; (3) the financial condition of each spouse; (4) the relative earning capacities of each spouse; (5) the age and needs of any children and which spouse has physical custody of the children; (6) whether any alimony is being awarded; (7) any child support orders and the ability of the responsible spouse to meet that financial burden and any additional burdens to be imposed; (8) etc.
- Alimony – is usually not awarded unless there is wide disparity in the earning capacities and financial conditions of the respective spouses
- Child support is based on the guidelines which factor in the earnings of each spouse and the number of dependent children –the court rarely deviates from the same
- Always modifiable particularly where there has been a material change in circumstances
- Example substantial reduction in income or child allegedly becomes emancipated, etc.
- Always modifiable particularly where there has been a material change in circumstances
- Physical custody of children – based on court's assessment of what is in the best interests of the children
- Legal custody – often granted to both spouses particularly if both parents are actively involved in their children's lives
- Visitation – usually granted to parent who does not get physical custody unless that parent is found by the court to be unfit for some reason
- Property division – is usually final and cannot be modified
- Massachusetts is an Equitable Distribution State