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Former Housing.com CMO Pratik Seal invests in Canvs.in, a community for designers and artists in India
As strategic investor, Seal will extend his expertise in media, marketing and design to aid the company in its business and community expansion
Canvs.in, a leading community of designers and artists in India, has received an investment of undisclosed amount from Pratik Seal, former CMO at Housing.com. As a strategic investor, Seal will extend his knowledge and expertise in media, marketing and design to aid the company in its business and community expansion. Canvs.in aims to target existing and budding talent from across industries like advertising, marketing and entertainment, providing them a platform to showcase their talent and connect with likeminded individuals.
Founded by a trio of IIT Mumbai Alumni, Canvs.in is spearheaded by Debprotim Roy, a multifaceted designer who was formerly associated with Housing.com and Quikr.com with their business and product departments. Canvs.in currently hosts portfolios of over 6500 designers from across all design fields, providing them with a community to connect with each other, find work opportunities and work with firms having relevant design requirements. It claims to offer a holistic professional value proposition to designers.
"Canvs.in is a unique concept aimed at building a single point accessibility unit for the design community of India. It is one of the few startups breaking the clutter by offering something fresh and creative instead of providing run-of-the-mill innovative solutions. I am extremely excited about Canvs.in, and impressed, what it has achieved in a short span of 16 months. I am confident that it will go a long way in streamlining creative processes on an online medium to harness the power of the community while tapping the multi-billion dollar strong design industry of India," said Seal.
"Commercial design (excluding architecture and interiors) in India is a $3 billion+ industry where the creative muscle is vastly unexplored and untapped. Canvs.in will give a structure to the community by bringing it to the forefront and synergistically connecting it to the industry," said Roy.
"We are also introducing Canvs Club to encourage the creative workforce to work directly work with the industry stalwarts. We are delighted to have Pratik on board with us in this journey to revolutionise design in India. His vast experience in building businesses and brands in India will be seminal to the growth of Canvs.in as we know today," added Roy.
Seal is currently the Group CMO at AGS Transact Technologies Limited where he manages marketing, communication, product strategies, UI/UX, perception management, media, go-to-market initiatives and strategic alliances for the corporate brand, its subsidiaries, associate companies and brands. With a career spanning over 19 years in the field of brand management, product development and business leadership, Seal firmly believes in supporting new business ideas and has mentored several startups.
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Microdermabrasion is a type of exfoliation. Unlike the exfoliation you can do at home, however, it uses advanced technology to fully remove any dry, dead skin cells that are on the top layer of your face. Microdermabrasion sloughs off those cells to reveal younger, healthier skin cells. Your skin is instantly transformed.
On its own, your Los Angeles microdermabrasion treatment will leave your skin looking healthier, younger, and more even. It can also be added to other treatments to improve their effectiveness. Once the top layer of skin is removed, oxygen and light therapies can penetrate more deeply, improving your results. Any other treatments – and even the topical creams you use at home – will be able to do more for your skin because they can sink in deeper.
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We all know that exfoliating helps our skin look fresher and younger. Why, though, should we choose microdermabrasion over at-home exfoliation techniques? Let's take a look at a few of the benefits of microdermabrasion:
It thickens collagen. Collagen helps your skin look firm and young. When you're a kid, you have plenty of collagen. Over time, however, your body slows production of this protein. The deep exfoliation of microdermabrasion encourages it to kick collagen production back into high gear.
It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The top, most damaged layer of your skin contributes to the depth of your wrinkles. Underneath that top layer, healthier skin cells are waiting. Microdermabrasion can help your younger skin cells reach the surface, lessening the noticeability of any fine lines and wrinkles.
It helps clear skin of acne and acne scars. A microdermabrasion facial can help you get rid of current acne and scars from the past. Removing the top layer of your skin helps unclog your pores, giving them the opportunity to achieve a healthier oil balance. It can even remove blackheads. At the same time, stripping away the top layer of skin lessens the appearance of scars. If you're looking for a way to get rid of scarring from acne, microdermabrasion is a great solution.
It evens skin coloring. Hyperpigmentation and other instances of skin discoloration or uneven skin tone often result from irregularities on the top layer of the skin. By removing that top layer, you can reveal a more even skin tone.
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Mayweather-Cotto 24/7 Episode One Recap
Over the weekend HBO aired the first episode of 24/7 for the upcoming May 5thPPV fight between all-time great Floyd "Money" Mayweather (42-0 with 26 KOs) and future Hall of Famer/WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto (37-2 with 30 KOs).
From the get go it is abundantly clear that just in the case of the 24/7 series for the Mayweather/Mosley fight, the onus will be on Floyd and his team to deliver the vast majority of the entertainment value. Cotto, like Mosley is an introverted individual who is equally dull as he is classy. There is nothing wrong with being quiet and classy, but unfortunately when it comes to providing the fans with excitement, anticipation and subsequent water cooler talk, it pales in comparison to what being boisterous and ignorant accomplishes.
Kudos to the person(s) who composed the music for these 24/7s ---it's fantastic! The first episode started off with Floyd talking to the main producer of 24/7 and being asked by her what he would do if he were the producer of the series. It came as no surprise that Floyd stated that he would only allot ten minutes to Cotto and the rest of the time to himself and "The Money Team".
Talking into the camera, Floyd tells the boxing fans watching that if there is a 24/7 that does not involve him to turn it off because it's not worth watching. It's hard to argue with him in that regard. The ones involving him are tremendously more entertaining than the ones that don't. There's no question that not only is Floyd the bigger star in regards to PPV revenue generation but he is by far the star of the promotion. This is largely due to the same reasons why he is the bigger PPV star: his outrageous, polarizing personality.
In this episode, footage was shown of the first two fights between Cotto and Margarito. One interesting note is that both Cotto and Margarito were sans tattoos during their first fight, and both elected to hit the tattoo parlor after suffering major defeats (Cotto's first loss as a pro to Margarito and Margarito's beat down at the hands of Manny Pacquiao). I guess getting your ass kicked in a boxing ring induces a craving for ink.
Cotto, his wife and his trainer Pedro Diaz spoke about how much it meant to Miguel to be able to avenge the defeat to Margarito and how it helped him to "enjoy the rest of his life". Footage of Cotto training on sand in Cocoa Beach, Florida doing various exercises such as climbing a rope, hitting a tire with an aluminum bat and doing pushups utilizing the perfect pushup (or a knockoff version) were shown.
His trainer spoke briefly about what Cotto brings to the fight. Miguel was also shown spending time with his family in Orlando. Yawn. Getting back to the Mayweather camp, the usual cast of characters made an appearance. Longtime Mayweather advisor and sycophant Leonard Ellerbe spoke about Mayweather's plea deal that will send him to jail for a maximum sentence of 90 days. Ellerbe stated that Floyd elected to plea in order to "protect his family". Ironically it appears that the only person his family needs protection from is Floyd himself.
Fifty Cent who has become a staple on 24/7s involving Mayweather, was featured speaking about the effects that incarceration might have on Floyd and how it will be interesting to see if Floyd's outlook on life changes subsequent to serving time. Floyd himself doesn't seem too concerned about serving the time beginning June 1stand stated that he doesn't even think about it. I find that hard to believe. Normally, the more a person talks about not caring about something, the more obvious it is that they care a great deal.
Footage of Mayweather's last fight against Victor Ortiz including the blatant head butt by Ortiz and the subsequent two punch knockout that followed while Ortiz was attempting to hug Mayweather for the umpteenth time was shown. Also shown was the instant classic exchange between legendary 80 year old HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant and Mayweather in which Merchant after being told by Floyd that he "wasn't shit" and that "HBO should fire your ass" retorted "If I were 50 years younger I would kick your ass!"
In this episode we learned another moniker that Floyd has incorporated into his lexicon: The Doghouse. Floyd refers to the ring in his gym when he trains as being "the doghouse". One new boxer at the gym is shown and Floyd implores his team to "put the motherfu*ker in the doghouse!" Mayweather was asked briefly about the weight that the fight will be contested at (154 lbs) which is a weight he only fought at once (when he defeated Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC Junior Middleweight title back in 2007). Floyd stated...
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The European Tour is giving its fans an all-access virtual pass to the links.
Beginning with the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club last May, people on-site could participate in a new digital experience through a combination of virtual reality and augmented graphics.
With the assistance of creative agency Brandwidth, the Tour provided fans an opportunity to see a behind-the-scenes look at the players' lounge, clubhouse, practice range and tour of the course with English golfer Tommy Fleetwood, as seen below.
"That was the coolest thing ever," Fleetwood said after watching virtual footage of him on the golf course. "… I was in a virtual world with me in it. It was really cool, really cool. I can't quite explain it. … It's phenomenal, something everybody should try."
The European Tour also worked with Animation Research to produce a deeper virtual experience, which included a 360-degree rig and GoPro cameras. Both initiatives were available on-site to fans through the Samsung Gear VR Store and the European Tour's Facebook/YouTube channels for a 360-degree experience.
"We are always looking to push the boundaries and explore new innovations to engage fans and enhance their viewing experience," said Rufus Hack, Head of Media, Digital and Strategy at the Tour in a statement last year. "Through virtual reality and 360 video, we are able to take our global fan base closer to the action than ever before with an immersive, multi-sensory experience."
Most recently though in December, fans could walk alongside Spaniard Nacho Elvira as he golfed the 410-yard par four 18th hole at the UBS Hong Kong Open or experience 'A Day in the Life of Ian Pouler'.
Elvira, who provided additional commentary during the 18th hole, reacted similarly to Fleetwood as he watched himself via a Samsung Gear VR headset. He was so immersed in his viewing that he moved his head 180-degrees to follow the ball being hit.
"It's awesome, huh?" said Elvira, adding that it was easy to film footage for the virtual experience. "How real is this thing? I've never used anything like this, but it's like live television. It's unbelievable.
"It's just amazing how real this feels, and how it feels like you're right there close to the player, watching him hit the shot. Very, very cool."


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Every once in a while, I see a product on the Costco website or in the Costco product emails that warrants comment. This time it came from the Costco.ca weekly email message. They have a variety of new products, and even some services, that are listed in these messages with links to further information online. If you haven't signed up for the Costco US or Costco Canada emails, you really should. It's a great way to get a look at the featured products or services. You can sign up at the respective websites and they'll send you a couple of emails a week (I think but it might just be one per week).
But, on to the real reason for this post: electric fireplaces showing up in odd places. I realize it is cold in Canada and can totally believe that there is a big market for electric fireplaces. After all, they are easy to install and don't need special venting or any fancy tools. Nor will they require you to put in tile or do any sheetrock or plaster work. So, there's all that going for them. Normally, I've seen the kind that you can hang on a wall or set in a corner or something that look like they've got a regular fireplace surround. But now apparently, there's a new breed of electric fireplace and they're showing up in some kind of interesting or odd places, depending on how you look at it.
Through the Costco.ca website you can now buy an electric fireplace that is part of a bookcase or an entertainment cabinet or even an entertainment cabinet with a wine fridge. Somehow it seems wrong to have a bookcase right above your fireplace, electric or not. I would also think that there might be heat issues with putting your electronics right next to or right above an operating electric fireplace. I mean, we have problems with heat build up from running a DVD player an a stereo receiver, I can't imagine what it would be like to throw an electric fireplace into the mix.
However, if you're wanting to add one of these into your room this is a great way of combining two needs: fireplace and storage. Currently, there are eight different fireplace and cabinet or bookcase options on Costco.ca, so most likely there's one that would appeal to your and match your decor. Prices range from $389.99 to $849.99 for the super fancy one with the integrated wine fridge. They all claim that they can heat a space of approximately 400 square foot. How efficient are electric fireplaces? Are they really an effective heating method or are they kind of pricey to actually run? All of the fires seem to be simulated with LEDs now, so at least that is the more efficient type of bulb. I also noticed that some of them can run with just the cozy fake fire look but no heat output, which is nice and bound to be more energy efficient. But I am guessing that most people get these as a way to boost the heating power of a room without doing anything too invasive and DIY-ish.
So, if you're looking for a way to cozy up your living space and possibly add a bit of supplemental heat, plus have a handy place to put your media equipment, then this just might be a good option for you.


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Jan 21, 2014
Outfit: Pink in Palm Beach
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Sounds so relaxing and if you go back, take me with you! The snow is pretty but badly need some warmth and sunshine:)ReplyDelete
Love this look! Pretty in pink!ReplyDelete
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I need some cute white jeans like these!! They look so good with pumps. Hope you had lots of fun!!! xoxoReplyDelete
Love those soft colors paired with black. And that necklace is stunning!ReplyDelete
Ooh loving all of the soft, subtle colors and the rich dark black you have. Lovely Viv!ReplyDelete
First of all, super jealous of your getaway. Second, love this look! Pink, black and white is one of my favorite combos. And love that necklace!ReplyDelete
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Perfect outfit, that bag is divine. Sounds like a wonderful trip, hope you're staying warm up in NYC!ReplyDelete
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"Pregnant woman and cravings," David muttered as he glanced at his wife's pregnant figure outlined by the bright street lights. She wiggled in her seat by the passenger door.
"Just something small sweetheart." Renee turned from her car window with a weary smile from a barely visible face in the dark car interior. "Been a good time to travel, baby isn't due for another month."
"Wouldn't bet on that." He turned his eyes from her pleading look to scan the misty car window, the heavy mist turning to rain on a dark night, in search of an open food store. "Next thing we know I'll be heading toward a hospital in this crappy stuff." He scratched his neck nervously, "I don't my way around the area yet. I have never been off this exit one hundred before. I'd better ask someone where we are."
The rain had turned into slush quickly on the side streets, he continued cruising the wet streets that reflected the orange and shimmering lights of streetlights and store windows that were closed at the very late hour. He put the blackened windows of the Piggly Wiggly behind him.
"We should be somewhere near home." A patron staggered out of a small bar on one side of the road covering his head against the pelting sleet. "Better pass on him, don't think he will see me coming up to him." A continuous uncontrollable urge to sleep kept him wiping his eyes. His hand felt shaky as he stroked his long narrow face. The midnight stubble felt like sandpaper tearing at his fingers. "I really want to get home and sleep." he groaned. "Glad I don't make that trip very often, ten hours behind the wheel is enough for anybody."
Renee turned her head outward again. "Got to be a convenience store around here somewhere." she thumped her pursed impatiently. "this is a suburb isnt it?"
"I believe so."
She had already tightened her thermal coat around her neck. "I also need a warm hat as soon as possible. Too much of change from Arizona to this tundra.
"We will take care of that soon. Figures, I get caught on the edge of a late March storm, then get us home by midnight."
"There's 24 hour store right now." She pointed.
"Okay, here we go." A bright orange sign with black lettering and flashing rim of white lights caught his hurting eyes as he turned into the parking lot.
"Oh my god !" both screamed and shifted and shook. The car had dipped with a loud crack on the sound of metal, they hit something very solid. David stepped on the brakes and slide on the accumulating sleet.
"Geez, I'm so sorry, must hit a speed bump too fast." He could see her holding her stomach tighter with a winch on her face.
"You alright?" He put his hand gently on hers.
She nodded briefly.
Moments later he opened a round package of cheese balls. Her hand started shaking as she took it. "Hey, you're going to spill it. What is the problem, though you said you are ok?'
"No, I changed my mind, I'm not okay" she said with fingers near a yellow morsel then pointed between her legs, "I think baby is coming." Her moistened eyes stared back at her husband. "The water broke, I'm wet."
"Of all the…!" he slapped his hand on his thigh not knowing if he should smile or cry. "that speed bump did it. Wouldn't you know it? Just like i said earlier." He jumped into the car and slammed the door shaking the car. "The hospital is who knows how far from here and I am loosing it."
"Well, we still have to get it check out no matter what the outcome?" Her voice shook. The carton dropped next to her. "I feel a contraction."
"What?" He fixed his gaze on the teetering carton. "You didn't want that after all?" he leaned over the wheel to start the car. "I thought you craved cheese balls?. You had one in your hand and one near your mouth."
"Not right now," her body stiffed as she held her stomach.
"I will go in ask my way out of this area." David left the car went back into the store. Moments late he cruised down quiet streets picking up his pace quickly..
"You'd better stop for the light!" she yelled and squirmed as he picked up even more speed heading for the edge of the small town. He could feel the seat buckle tighten on him as the car started to sway on the slush road. The cheesed ball can spilled in the dark. "Another contraction!"
"Oh great!" he reached for the can to pull it back from the edge of the seat. He bumped it over instead knocking it completely over the edge.
"Now we got a mess in here as well and I have no time to clean it up! he said. "Did you say more contractions?."
"Yes, I did!" she started blowing again as he zipped through a light.
"Only one car cruising around right now anyway," he sighed with relief.
She started breathing normal again. "I looked at that car. :Lucky for us it was a cop car.."
"Lucky, are you kidding, that won't be good, I was speeding through a red light.!" he snarled.
"A police escort, you bozo!" she shot back.
"I suppose your right," David clicked his he look in his rear view mirror and took his foot off the gas pedal again, flashing red lights approached. His eyes pulsed with the harsh contrast of darkened surroundings.
"Get out there and talk to him right now!" she hissed.
"You should know they don't like anyone getting out their car anytime. It makes them very nervous." he gritted his teeth.
"This is an emergency," she shoved him to closer to his door. "now get!"
He jumped out of the car and did a little slipping dance on the sleet covered street then put his hands up as he approached the squad car.
A voice came from the car interior. "You shouldn't be doing this sir." the car door opened the officer got out. "You know you ran and red light and speeding, don' t you."
"Yes sir, I know." David stammered through nervous lips, a lump in his throat, he kept his hands in the air." I have a wife in the car with a baby coming. Her water broke, can you guide to us to the hospital."
"Follow me. Just don't go through anymore lights, please." the officer said. The officer took the lead with lights flashing. They followed in the darkness to the full edge of town, the car in front swerved and pulled over to a stop.
"Now what?"David observed as he pulled over.
The office walked around his car slowly then poked at a tire. David could see an angry look on his face as he wiped his hands on his pants. He approached David's car quickly. "Sorry folks, I have a flat tire. It will take 15 minutes to change it. I have radioed ahead for the hospital to expect you and a doctor will meet you there, so just hang tight, please. I really want you to wait for me, this is dangerous road this time of night. I don't like driving it my self."
"Yes sir." David responded politely."I will do that."
"And if need be, I can delivery the baby myself." the officer pointed out
"Well, now what?." David held her hand gently.
"I don't care what he said, go now!" she withdrew her hand and pointed ahead.
She reached back over to squeeze his hand hard. "Just go." she started breathing rhythms again.
"If we.." David stepped on the gas pedal again and whizzed around the officers car. He could hear the officer yelling.
More slush slapped at his wheels while the windshield picked up more rain. "This is the worst driving conditions possible, at least he called ahead." He felt her hand almost crushing his hand and then releasing the grip many times now. "Hang in there baby." he whispered. She became quieter. Scattered houses and trees flew, by then thinned again. He rubbed his sleepy eyes thinking there were sill foggy from lack of sleep. It was not his eyes, it was fog closing in.
"Now what this?" His headlights showed nothing but dense fog as he cruised forward.
"Oh no!" she slapped the dashboard with her hand. "I suppose we should have waited now" Her anxious voice was getting louder. It was obvious a heavy fog absorbed any appearance of road they eased forward. "all i can see is white strips on the side of the road on my side. I will do my best to guide you, sweetheart."
"I know the road a little, new job is somewhere down here. but.." his voice tensed as he slowed to a crawl. The side trip he could see turned, he turned, then it went straight, he went straight.
Headlights approaching him looked like faint twin diamonds as they floated into sharper view becoming larger images moving threw the dense veil. Massive outlines of faintly visible blobs hissed with movement pasted him in the dark.
"Oh god , I can't see anything but headlights and my eyes hurt …" he moaned trying to control his inner tension Numerous points of lights pierced the darkness from overhead they made him feel like traveling through space. She was breathing heavily again.
"David please," she gasped shifting here weight. "Hold still babe," he groaned, "the road is bad enough."
"I'm trying to, but baby is coming." she sobbed.
"Well, I am sorry but I can't see anything." his foot slipped off the pedal. "we really should have waited. I have got stop someplace."
"Where in this mess?" she screamed. "all I see is white wall and no stripes anymore!"
Total darkness was on three sides of the car, the headlights did almost nothing. "I can't find any road!" David moaned, hardly moving and fully expecting to hit a ditch at any time. He popped the emergency flashers on and gripped the wheel tighter. A white strip appeared quickly showing him to go left again and then more bright lights that blinded him even more. "Now which way do I turn?" he asked the dark. An overhead street light pushed through the dark looked like a space craft about to land then, then nothing again.
"Are you even on the road? she asked between breaths.
"I must be." he bit his lip and tasted blood. "the shoulder would be really hard to drive on if was on it." He twisted the wheel from side to side trying to find something. Curves became enemies. "there's one." he almost felt giddy finding anything that would help as a little strip popped into view on then it would leave quickly, then another one would pop up. A faint light from the rear caught his eye as the fog lifted slightly. A small relief swept his brow, the foggy hell dissolved in the flash of yellow car that screamed around him and quickly gaining speed. Bright red tail lights flashed in his eyes.
"Now did he do that?" David yelled
"Who cares, just keep moving!" Renee yelled waving her arms.
"Now where is that hosptal?" he fought to keep calm, his hand wiped his sweating brown. The car was an unexpected eire silence in the car, his gaze her caught her slumped against her door.
"Sweetheart, you okay?" He reached to touch her.
"Sorry, just resting." she groaned "I hurt so bad." she sat up an looked around. "come on David why aren't we there yet?"
"You scared me." he jumped and floored it now. A mile later his spotted a square blue sign for "Hospital" along with a nearby bright orange glow in the distance.
"What, that looks like flames!" he gasped. Her eyes opened again and she began to pant to pant.
"What …what is wrong now… isnt that the hospital sign?" she grabbed her stomach tightly. "I can't wait any longer." she yelled louder and and reached for him.
"That looks very bad, it is car on fire and I dont think we can get by him he is too close to the road. If that car blows we will get hit too." He tried again to settle her down. He was sweating now beyond reason as he pulled far to the right and saw a figure approaching from near the car that was obviously engulfed in flames.
"What are you doing!" her intense voice hurt his ears. "Go now! baby is coming right now, I fell the the head coming out." She tried to reach across to step on the gas pedal.
"Don't be crazy with me!" he pushed her back. He could feel the heat of the burning car. "that is the same yellow car that passed me awhile ago, somebody needs our help and now, I cant be in two places at the same time."
A very dishelmed man loomed into close view to David's window screaming for help.
"Are you the driver?" David asked with fear of the unknown wanting to get away from the burning car. His foot on the gas pedal wanting to leave.
A bloody face starred at him. "help me, please!" the ghostly figure slurred and stammered, the face of an older man with bent glasses and shaking his hand toward the wreckage. "I lost control rushing to the hospital to wait for a pregnant woman coming in."
"Your kidding, I do believe I have her next to me.." David sighed with a smile on his face.
"Baby is almost here!" Renee screamed, "Its too late!"
"Ah, my patient on a terrible night to be out. I'm doctor Warner, let's get this done. But we have to get away from that car right now." he said loudly "Get her in the back seat laying down.I will call for ambulance to come help."
David ran around the car to get her out. He opened the door to find her slumped over the dashboard, "this isn't good, she is passed out." He eased her light frame toward the door while Cheese balls fell from her coat.
"Now she is really in trouble." he moaned as he looked to see her legs spread far apart and a definite protrusion from her groin
With fiercely chattering teeth he twisted and turned her get her out of the car "My god, my wife, may baby!" he felt his knees weaken. His world went dark as his eyes caught the sight of flashing red and yellow lights and a howl that filled the air.
He felt rocking and rolling, that wail of sirens brought him out of his daze. Where was he, faint twinkling lights and steel walls full of emergency supplies entered his vision. A hand touched him.
"Feeling better sir?' an unfamiliar voice asked. The rocking came to a halt, the siren went dead. The back door opened and several arms pulled his stretcher as he tried to sit up.
"Don't move sir, you have been injured, maybe a concousian." a stern voice said. He heard more wheels turning as he turned his now aching head to see what it was.
"You okay now, sweetheart? Renee cheering voice asked him as she held a wiggling bundle in her arms. The wheel chair she was in swayed back and forth as her attended adjusted straps
"I guess," he said flatly "what the …what happened?"
"You fell hard on the pavement while getting me out the car and I fell on top you. Our son was delivered by the doctor right on the spot. They gave you the ambulance instead of me." she giggled.
"Figures I'm the one to pass out." he smiled "I thought you passed out."
"I did pass out." She giggled, "Dr Ward did a wonderful job on both of us at the same time." she put her hand to her mouth again crunching on something.
"Hey, Im really sorry I yelled at you so much." she smiled brightly.
"Did you say son?" he asked.
"Yes, and he looks just like you."
"What are you eating?" he smiled as he reached for the bundle, "Dont tell me," he smirked.
"I finished the can of cheese balls that were still good." she held up the can. "there were a few left.
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Every time I write a blog post, new levels of vulnerability potentially arise within me. This week's blog and video has been sitting on my desktop for over a year. The content personal and revealing of the intimate relationship I have with my herd. I have not felt ready to post it.
You would think that after posting blogs for twenty-two years my level of resilience and ability to roll with the comments and feedback would be like steel. This video gave me a run for my money. To test the waters I asked a few select graduates and dear friends to look at the clip. In the process I was able to see where and how my ego got attached to feedback.
Hands down the feedback was positive. I heard comments such as: the connection is palpable, brought tears to my eyes, I truly see who you are with your horses, soft, beautiful flow, felt calming and peaceful, and very special and heart felt. However, one person's feedback, which now I recognize came less from her heart and more from her critical analytical mind, was what my ego grabbed a hold of hook, line and sinker. I scolded myself for showing others something that was not "perfect." My ego continued to think of all the negative comments I might receive. I thought of all the ways I would change the clip to make it perfect on all levels. If I took away the pieces I was uncomfortable with so no one could say anything negative, then I could feel safe in sharing it. What a bunch of crap. My ego had taken over.
It has taken me months to peel back the iron grip of resistance and the self-shaming I kept throwing at myself. The gift for me is a new level of resilience and a higher sense of self-worth and appreciation for my courage to put forward the blogs and videos that I feel may inspire or create positive change. In this video I allow myself to be seen in a whole different light.
Every time I write or offer a video clip I expose a part of myself. I have had to learn self-preservation, courage and tenacity. Sometimes I receive heart-based compliments. Other times, I receive nothing at all. The biggest lesson is how to maintain my self-esteem when I receive negative comments. These comments belittle, make wrong or can easily shame. The individual commenting may not understand the energy and impact behind their words. And the ego of the receiver still may buy into it.
I am a human being with an ego just like everyone else. There is that desire to receive only the positive comments. There is value in the negative too. The negative or off-handed comments help me work on my shame and lack of self-worth. An actress may play the part of another's character and not get that quite on the mark. She is playing a role. It is a much more vulnerable and personal experience to present one's self, to put one's true heart out to the public, and wait.
The purpose of my ponderings is not to influence how you respond or leave comments. I wish to support you in knowing that each step you take as a mother, teacher, healer, facilitator, consultant, instructor or any agent of positive change requires the harnessing of your shame, self-doubt, and worthlessness. Getting to know this part of your self can be a heart wrenching, angry making, shame producing and cathartic process. The relationship with these aspects of one's self is hardly ever over. Each step forward into the true divine authentic expression of one's self ignites new layers of these aspects that have held us back and kept us small.
So, why bother? I cannot fulfill my life purpose if I stay small. I also cannot affect positive change for horses, mother earth and other humans. One of my favorite quotes is from Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: "Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." Nothing positive comes when we shrink and get small so that another can dominate, control or feel better about them self through their activated unbalanced out of alignment ego.
Nothing positive comes when we shrink and get small to keep our self emotionally safe from the judgments of others. The gift in the journey of slaying the demons of shame and lack of self worth is receiving more of who you truly are, for yourself, so that your purpose and passion can come forth in the world, giving way for the opportunity to inspire, uplift and heal those around you.
This video came about when James Anaquad Kleinert, a dear friend, talented artist, and passionate activist for horse and mother earth came to stay with me last fall. I hemmed and hawed all day long about the letting James film me with the horses. I was exhausted after a long season of work and had not even "played" with my horses for months.
When the late afternoon autumn sun offered a warm glow in the round pen I pulled up my bootstraps and told myself, "This is not about you, it's about the horses. Do it for the horses. Just go DO IT." I had pondered throughout the day what I might want the clip to be about. However, I had hardly prepared myself to create any sort of organized eight-minute video. James encouraged me to simply be with and play with my horses and to let what wanted to come through in my thoughts to be shared. And, so I did.
James captured truth and authenticity. He took the footage of our shoot and brought it together in a way that I feel portrays the intimate connection that is possible between human and horse. It is not about perfect horsemanship or a perfect marketing message. What this clip is about a talented man capturing the essence of the energy, spirit and glory of horse and the intimacy of relationship with a human. The message? The true heart-connection and spiritual bonding that is possible with horse.
After a full year of grappling with the consequences of sharing, I hand to you my heart, on film, with my dear beloved herd of horses, each in their authentic expression. As you watch the horses you will see that Corazon, Moon and Diva are not grappling with what they looked like, what people might say about them, if they are doing it right, or if they are actually worthy. They are simply being who they are in their world. What might be possible if you and I could live with this egoless inner freedom?
I hope you enjoy this short video. Leave a comment! Your comments are always welcome and appreciated as they grow me in many ways.
My heart is here with Horse. I hope you can see it and most of all you can feel this shared love. I truly hope it inspires you to step up on your life path, to get to your next level of contribution and to harness the demons of shame so you can experience the power and freedom in vulnerability.
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Special Thanks to James Anaquad Kleinert for this work in this video and for the work he is doing to preserve our wild horse herds and mother earth. Support his cause here.
Special thanks to Brene Brown, Ph.D. L.M.S.W. and her book; The Gifts of Imperfections: Let Go of Who You Think You're Suppose to Be and Embrace Who You Are.


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Prabhas is all set to enter Bollywood with Rajamouli's next film which is set to be a trilingual in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi. S.S.Rajamouli in an interview with noted film critic Subhash K Jha has stated that he is doing a film in Hindi and it will be his next film with Prabhas. He has further stated that it is going to be a Hindi-Telugu film. It's a universal story, not star-centric film. It is a period film but not a historical.
Here are the excerpts from his interview with Subash K Jha.
Director S S Rajamouli is all set to finally break into Hindi films. He discusses his plans and why he disapproves of remakes, with Subhash K Jha.
Is it true after Makkhi you've finally decided to take the plunge into making a Hindi film?
Yes, it's actually going to be a Hindi-Telugu film. It's a universal story, not star-centric film. When I was in Mumbai for the promotion of Makkhi I met Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan. I wanted to meet Aamir Khan. He was shooting out of India. I also met my favourite director Raju Hirani. All of them showered praises on Makkhi. I am now confident about attempting a film in Hindi. I believe if you have a good story to tell, audiences will watch it.
Whom would you be working with in Hindi?
It would have to be the Telugu star Prabhas. We're committed to make the next film with him. I did work with Ajay Devgn and Kajol who did the voiceover in Makkhi. I wanted a couple with easily identifiable voices but with an image for being family-oriented. Ajay and Kajol fitted the bill. You get a good feel about them. Ajay agreed when I approached him. But I insisted he see the film first. After seeing the film the first thing he said, 'I must show this film to my kids.'
I believe you've zeroed in on the subject that you want to do in Hindi?
Yes, I am looking at shooting my next film in Hindi and Telugu. It is a period film. But not a historical. It's a folk story. And no, it's not about reincarnation. I'm done with reincarnation after Magadheera and Eega.


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By Jason Tanamor
I've always wondered how bands pick their names. A lot seem to reference another band's song or even lyric that they grew up admiring. Girl in a Coma named themselves after The Smith's "Girlfriend in a Coma." When I came across Close Your Eyes I thought of a few scenarios. The ending lyric to Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford's "Close My Eyes Forever" where Ozzy slowly fades out singing "Close your eyes, close your eyes…" and the first line to the Bangles' "Eternal Flame" says, "Close your eyes…"
Brett Callaway, guitarist for Close Your Eyes recently explained the origin of the name, the band's music, and the new album.
Q – Why did you decide to name your band Close Your Eyes?
A - It really comes from two different things. The first is the idea of the accepted norms of society and pop culture and how some of those things are fake and empty and vain. And how we need to close our eyes to that to see your true reality. The other is the idea of the spiritual world and how it can be more real to use what we see, so we close our eyes to what we physically see, to see what is more important.
Q – In the beginning of Close Your Eyes' career, there were a lot of band member changes. How did you know that the current line-up was the right line-up?
A – Well, we have had three other members. Shane and I have been here from the beginning. This current line-up we have now has been steady for a while. Sonny has been with us for about four years, Andrew for 3 1/2 and David for 2 1/2. I don't know if I have ever thought about the current line-up being the right line-up; it was just how it was, and everything felt right.
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Q – With the current line-up, what does each member bring to the band and its music?
A - Andrew and I write most of the music and Shane writes probably 90% of the lyrics. I only write something if I have an exact idea for the vocals when I am writing the lyrics. And as far as sonny and David they just kinda write their parts to the music. We all have different music backgrounds. And I think that speaks to the diversity in our music.
Q – The band is a Christian band. Is it difficult promoting a faith based band that also happens to be a hardcore metal band?
A - Not really at all. Our faith is a huge part of our lives and we write what is real to us so obviously it is going to come out in our music. Ha ha, and I am not so sure how metal we are. :)
Q – When I first heard your music, I thought Close Your Eyes had a hint of A Day to Remember. I have always liked singing with a little screaming. Your music reflects that. How do you decide that a lyric will be screaming or singing?
A - It is really just what feels right in a section.
Q – What's the writing process like? Do you start with lyrics, music, or both?
A - We usually start with music and the lyrics are written after that.
Q – The new album is called "We Will Overcome." Tell me a little bit about the album and what fans can expect.
A - The album is all about struggles and how we get through them and overcome them. It is a hardcore punk album with some other stuff thrown in. It is really just what we are passionate about and we try to put as much energy and passion into it as possible. Ha ha, and that is exactly what you can expect.
Q – What are your favorite songs on the album to play live?
A - My favorite song to play live is probably "17:20." And I like "Wake Up!" and "Digging Graves" as well. "Song for the Broken" is always fun also.
Visit Close Your Eyes at: www.myspace.com/closeyoureyesmusic
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Recently declassified criminal files of the Reform Party's financing fiasco point to involvement of current Chairman Hanno Pevkur in the so-called plastic bag scandal. Pevkur refers to statements given by businessman Mairo Kiho as fiction.
"The Reform Party's financial affairs were the domain of the secretary general. I suggest you take these questions to Kristen Michal," Pevkur wrote in his reply to Postimees.
The chairman was pointing to the recently declassified investigation file that suggests he might have known more about the party's shady financing mechanism during the Silvergate scandal than recently believed.
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Businessman Mairo Kiho gave specific statements, when interrogated by the Public Prosecutor's Office five years ago, of how he and business partner Marek Leenurm wanted to buy a suitable packaging excise duty act with the help of then Riigikogu Environment Committee member Kalle Palling (Reform Party) for 20,000 kroons. The businessmen allegedly asked Leenurm's former schoolmate Pevkur whether the money that was given to Palling in three installments had reached the party. Kiho claimed Pevkur confirmed that "the money has reached the pot".
Pevkur admitted being acquainted with Leenurm but denied any kind of involvement with so-called plastic bag money. Leenurm, who has now fallen out with his former business partner Kiho, echoed Pevkur's claim.
The five-year internal use only restriction of the criminal investigation materials of the Reform Party's financing scandal expired on October 15. Pevkur's Reform Party found considerable success at local elections held on the same day.
The now public criminal files reveal that the notation XXX behind a name in a regulation made public in the fall of 2012 refers to Pevkur. He was mentioned by Kiho in connection with to suspicions against the latter's former business partner Marko Leenurm.
Leenurm was one of the five suspects in the Reform Party financing investigation, next to then secretary general Kristen Michal, MPs Kalev Lillo and Kalle Palling, and Priit Kallas, adviser to the foreign minister at the time.
Kiho said during the interrogation five years ago that he and business partner Leenurm gave the Reform Party 20,000 kroons in cash through Riigikogu Environment Committee member Kalle Palling in late 2009. In exchange, the MP was to influence draft legislation on biodegradable packaging to benefit Kiho and Leenurm.
Kiho said that he and Leenurm wanted to be sure the money had reached the Reform Party. He claims to have heard Leenurm call Pevkur after the money had been handed over to ask whether it had arrived twice. Pevkur, who was a member of the party's board and social minister at the time, had supposedly said "the money has reached the pot" on both occasions.
The prosecution did not manage to prove Palling had influenced the package excise duty act in a way to benefit the businessmen in the committee. The Riigikogu refused to hand over recordings of
committee sittings as it maintained that the parliament's right to perform its constitutional functions without interruption outweighs the interests of the investigation.
The prosecution analyzed the Package Excise Duty Act but failed to identify provisions that would have benefitted Leenurm and Kiho.
Kiho, who agreed to give statements willingly after the Silvergate scandal broke out, did not make a secret of the fact he was motivated to testify against Palling out of bitterness. The ruling on termination of criminal proceedings reads that Kiho feels Palling is responsible for his financial troubles. Palling supposedly maintained a negative attitude toward Kiho because of his prior punishments for illegal logging.
Triumvirate of denial
Pevkur now said that he does not know why Kiho made such claims five years ago. The Reform Party chairman said that nothing of the sort could have been possible as he had no way of making sure whether the money had been transferred to the party's bank account.
Marko Leenurm also denies events as described by Kiho. He recalled that his relationship with Kiho soured at one point and said it is possible that was his motive for the statements.
"We were business partners. I do not remember the reason exactly; it is probable business relations didn't work out. I do not want to throw stones at anyone; our relationship is a personal matter and is between the two of us," Leenurm said. He added that he last met with Kiho five or six years ago.
Leenurm said that Kiho's statements should not be taken seriously as he is an untrustworthy person whose past hides several criminal punishments.
Palling has denied suspicions. He refused to give statements during the investigation.
Palling told Postimees yesterday that he has perceived Kiho's statements as untrustworthy from the first. "I'm glad the thorough investigation confirmed as much," he said.


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my husband and i bought a house several yrs ago, it is split into two apartments, we were under the impression when we bought the house that the owner at the time was going to tell the other tenenants that they were going to have to move (that is another long story)but that isn't what happened, so here we are yrs later still living in an upstairs apartment, the problem being that we have 3 children now , then we only had one, and are so cramped we all can't even fit around our kitchen table, i know that i could simply just tell the other tenenants to leave, since it is my house, (although sometimes i wonder) the problem is , is that technically they've lived here longer than i have and they are an older couple mid 70's and i feel like a complete jerk asking them to leave, however, i am also starting to feel very clausterphobic, so i guess what i'm getting at is am i jerk for asking them to go, (if i ever get the nerve to do so)i have told them if and when it comes to that point i would give them atleast 9 months to find another place, is that sufficient time i don't know just don't know what to do
In my opinion if it was my house, they could live there as long as it was good for me. If you need the space and give them enough time to find a new place, then don't feel bad about it. Hopefully they will be understanding when you explain the situation to them. That's a tough one though, which is why I would hate to be a landlord - I would be so bad at it because I would feel too sorry for people!
that's the problem i have my dh has been after me for three yrs to tell them to move, but i always feel bad, i''m not sure why because these two people are not your general sweet old couple, they practice a completely different religion then we do and are constantly makeing snide comments to i or my husband about it, and continually complaining about their rent , that it is too high and they can't afford it even though they are paying us less rent then they were paying the previous owner, subsequently this occurred becuz i felt bad for them , they have totally taken over the front porch so that my kids can't even play out there, plus they get to park in the garage while i park on the street, i think maybe i've just convinced myself i shouldn't feel soo bad about this, at any rate thanx for the input, i still have no clue what to do other than grow a spine or something
Ya, I was thinking they were a sweet old couple who may find it hard to move...but in their case, it sounds like they think they own/run the house. They sound like genuine PITA, I'm thinking they need to go! I'm thinking you need to grow a spine (your words, not mine, lol). Good luck, it won't be easy but it sounds like its the best thing for your family, and they are what really is important!
yes, i think you are probly right, now if only i knew where to find a spine at, possibly they sell them at walmart, they sell everything else there(ha ha)
I think it's time for you to tell them to move! They've completely taken advantage of your kindness. You own the house, and it doesn't matter if they've lived there longer, things change and that is something a renter has to deal with (i rent). That whole religion thing really annoyed me, it's none of their business what you do with your religion and they should keep their comments to themselves. I do hav one question, why won't your dh do it? Why is he just getting on your case? Maybe you should do it together so you can back each other up. Also, nine months is wayyy too long a time to give!!!!!! With all the apts and houses I've been in, I'm lucky if they give me a month! If you don't have anything in writing, you don't have to wait that long IMO. Its business, these people are not your friends, you need to do whats best for your family. I wish you the best of luck.
i think my dh would do it if i would let him, i'm just always worried he's not going to handle it so tactfully, they pretty much annoy the heck out of him and i'm pretty sure he's about ready to blow, but yes it's time for them to go i guess i just needed some reassurance that i wasn't just being anal, thankx for the good wishes, as soon as i get that spine i've been talking about i let ya'll know the results
Seems to me you've been "tactful" and polite, considerate and thoughtful for way too long. These people are making your lives miserable and taking advantage of you and your husband. Maybe it is time to let DH handle it and get them out of there.
I would give them their notice to move out. Tactful or not, it is time. I do believe that they have overstepped their "RENTER" status. I rented for many years, before buying my own property, the home is yours, you have been more than patient, and civil. Time to give them "THE BOOT"!!!!!!
good luck
From the info. you provided to us it doesn't sound like you guys have a signed agreement (lease) with this couple.
I have a co-worker that owns rental properties. She does have signed leases with all of her tenants, however, even with that she has a hard time "evicting" some of them at times. Even when the lease has expired and they are late on their rent. She was just telling me that she's waiting for a court date for a tenant that hasn't paid her since September Unfortunately, renters know that they have the landlords by the you know whats.
Just be prepared that even if you guys go to this couple and tell them they have 3 months (which is plenty of time) to move out, they probably won't. It sounds like they think they're the landlords and you're the tenants. Maybe the first thing you should do is draw up a lease with a new rent amount which is significantly higher than what they are paying you now. Tell them if they do not want to sign the lease, than they have X amount of time to find another place.
I would advise you to speak to an attorney and find out the best way to handle this situation. You definitely don't want to end up in court or in a full blown dispute with them.
Good luck!
Remember you guys OWN this house and you CALL the shots.
I think I would give them notice of rent increase. If they complain they can't afford it now, an increase would get them to move or they would pay it. I'd significantly increase it.
I used to be a landlord. It's business, not personal.
You've pretty much conceeded that you can't do this so turn it over to hubby. This is what I call "Nice Girl Syndrome". As little girls we're taught that we have to be "nice" and not hurt anyone's feeeeeeelinnnnnnngs, so as adults, we've never really learned how to stand up for ourselves because we're so busy worrying about making OTHER people happy and content, with no regard for our own state of mind and what WE need and want. Because that's what "nice" girls do.
It's ok to admit you're not cut out to be the business person in a rental situation. Hand the keys to hubby and tell him "go for it".
I think the rent increase notice will go a long way in getting them out sooner. When I was first married, our apartment bldg was bought by a new owner. 2 months later, he gave us a rent increase and the next day we started working with a realtor to buy a house.
I was in your exact situation. we bought a two family house a few years ago. It was originally built as a one family but they nailed close two doors downstairs and seperated it. The bottom unit was vacant when we bought it. it only had one bedroom and the upstairs had 2 bedrooms. the tenants upstairs had been there for 17 yrs, we were the third owner since they were living there so they really felt it was their house. we told them from the start we would eventually be moving in so they knew they needed to start looking but a year later they were still there. We even sent them a letter the day of the closing introducing ourselves and saying that within the next year we planned to move in and then set up a time to visit with them that same week and had the same discussion. Eventually we put our other house on the market and we told them again, you need to look for a new place, our house is on the market. Sure enough, they didn't move. Finally when the house sold, we told them our closing date was in 4 weeks and we needed to move in. We said we'd be more than happy to temporarily move in to the first floor but with three kids it might get sort of loud. They magically found a place right away and moved out literally the day before we moved in! We were trying to be nice to them and left the move out date open ended, but you have every right to evict them more forcefully. I'm in property management myself and there are certain laws that allow you to evict when you plan to occupy the space yourself. I would look into your local laws and see what's on the books for grounds for eviction in your state. The first step would be to send them a letter asking them to begin their search for a new home. I would not give them 9 months. In this market, they do not need 9 months to find a home. People are practically giving away rentals these days. I would say to be reasonable, give them 3 months. Send it certified and make sure you keep a copy of the letter and the return receipt from the post office filed in case you do need to take them to court. If they don't acknowledge the letter or seem to not be making any effort to find a new place then I would follow up with another letter reminding them that they need to get a new place and then start looking into a lawyer to file the eviction papers if necessary. you shouldn't have a problem getting rid of them because your family will be occupying the space. Don't feel sorry for them, they had the opportunity to buy the house and didn't. It might be nice for your hubby to offer to help them move but it sounds like they would take advantage of that. One other funny note, we couldn't figure out why our neighbors weren't very friendly for probably 6 months after we moved in, this was strange to us because my husband and I grew up in this town so we knew alot of people. Anyway we found out a little later thay the tenant was on borough council and had bad mouthed us to everyone in town saying we evicted them with 2 weeks notice and forced them to move into a higher priced apartment because they had no time to search for a new house. Everything else was higher priced because we gave them discounted rent for taking care of the lawn and snow removal for us but apparently they missed that clause in their lease and never realized we were giving them credit for that?
Good Luck. My hubby and I run a property management company so if there's anything I can help with, please feel free to PM me.
thanx everyone for your thoughts and advice,
stephaniescakesnj, we did exactly what you did, three yrs ago we told them that we were planning on occupying the whole house, eventually, and that yes it would be a good idea for them to start looking into other options, that i would give them plenty of time to move and would help them if necessary, and yet here i sit occupying only half of my house, like you it was originally 1 house that was split into two with the addition of a few doors and walls, i'm going to combine everyones advice here, mail a certified letter, and raise the rent, and see what happens, honestly it makes me angry everytime i think about it i can't believe they are complaining about the rent i'm only charging them 300 a month plus their utilities, i think i'm going to hand DH the keys tonite, once agian thanx everyone
$300 a MONTH? or WEEK? I'm not sure what state you're located in but if that's what they are paying a month, they are getting one heck of a deal. No wonder they don't want to move.
Also I meant to add this to my earlier post but forgot. Tell your kids they can be EXTRA loud and noisy from now on, ya know jumping up and down over the tenants bedroom ~~ loud music etc. That along with a rent increase should do the trick.
300 a month, plus their utility bills, and yet they still complain, they actually told my DH that they couldn't afford to have christmas this year because of the rent plus their other bills, which is when i really began to get irritated about the whole thing, i mean heres my poor DH workin his butt off to support three kids plus me, then running home every night to go help them with something or fix something for them that has nothing to do with the house, like their car or whatever cuz we feel bad cuz they're older and she says to him we can't have christmas this yr cuz of our rent, please, trust me i've told the kids to run around like indians on the war path, and they are and having fun doing soo
It certainly sounds like this couple is taking advantage of your kindness. Like indy said being a landlord is a business, it's time these people moved on.
I hope it works out for you guys.
I'm still shocked about the $300 rent.......that is very very cheap
I'm so nosey I can't wait for the outcome! It's like an episode of Peoples Court!
J/K I know this is your life and very serious, I hope it works out for you, and I to agree with let DH handle it. Mine would have done it long ago whether I wanted him to or not...LOL! He is extremely private and no nonsense, and has had his own business for over 2o yrs, he knows how to be direct. I would be like you, letting them stay, helping them, and raging about it all at the same time.
I don't know what the laws are, but I do remember seeing on a court show that the judge said a landlord couldn't raise the rent exorbedandtly (sp?) or something like that. Something else you might want to find out about your state law. All the best to you. You can do it!
Because of what Idreamofcakes wrote, I don't think you should raise the rent. You don't want a judge to say "You can't raise it that high." Or what if they just stay and pay it, since it's so much cheaper than everywhere else? I think your DH just needs to say, "We told you when we moved in that we would eventually need you to move out, and the time is now. You have x number of months." Give them a definite move-out date. Send it certified. Talk to a lawyer if you have to. One of the disadvantages of renting is you never know when the property will be sold and you'll have to move. That time has come (and gone!) for them. Good luck. I hope your DH will take over this role for you! Let us know what happens!
after much thought and taking in everyones advice we've decided to send a certified letter letting them know that they have 6 months to find a new place and get there stuff out, becuz i'm a complete jelly fish i decided to wait until march to send it so they can't say i threw them out in the middle of winter (not that march is any warmer atleast around here)but it sounds like spring anyway,and hopefully that will work of course as i'm sitting here waiting for their rent check which is as usual late, i'm wondering why i'm waiting that long but as i said i've no spine, thank you guys for listening and for the advice and for giving me that final lil push to go do what needed doing , i appreciate it all and will let you know the outcome and hopefully no one will see me on the people's court, although i've always wanted to know what it was like to be on one of those shows
I would give them notice as to when you want them out.Period!! It is not your problem how or where they find another place.And since they are not so nice anyway....I would have no problems!!


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Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in April, at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by Huka Entertainment and the Rock The Ocean Foundation, the annual spring festival aims to raise awareness and support for ocean conservation. A portion of the ticket proceeds go towards helping our oceans. Throughout the years, over $250,000 has been raised for ocean conservation.[1]
The festival features multiple stages of live entertainment with a focus on country, rock and a variety of roots music. Past performers have included: Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more.[2] The 2016 edition of the festival expanded to 3 days, announcing Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley as headliners each day.[3] People can enjoy top artists, while learning about ocean awareness.
Frederick Dierks Bentley[2] (born November 20, 1975[1]), known professionally as Dierks Bentley, is an American country music singer and songwriter who has been signed to Capitol Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass studio album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010, and then a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014.
Bentley's studio albums have accounted for eighteen singles on the country singles chart, of which thirteen have reached No. 1: his debut single "What Was I Thinkin'", as well as "Come a Little Closer", "Settle for a Slowdown", "Every Mile a Memory", "Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)", "Feel That Fire", "Sideways", "Am I the Only One", "Home", "5-1-5-0", "I Hold On", "Drunk on a Plane" and "Say You Do". Four more of his singles have reached the top 5.
Bentley's latest release, a new 13 track studio album titled Black was released May 27, 2016.[3]
Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967), known professionally as Tim McGraw, is an American country music singer, songwriter and actor. He has been married to singer Faith Hill since 1996, and is the son of the late baseball player Tug McGraw.
McGraw has released fourteen studio albums (eleven for Curb Records and three for Big Machine Records). 10 of those albums have reached number 1 on the Top Country Albums charts, with his 1994 breakthrough album Not a Moment Too Soon being the top country album of 1994. All of these albums have produced 65 singles, 25 of which have reached number 1 on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts. Three of these singles — "It's Your Love", "Just to See You Smile", and "Live Like You Were Dying" — were the top country songs of 1997, 1998, and 2004 according to Billboard Year-End. He has also won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music awards, 11 Country Music Association (CMA) awards, 10 American Music Awards, and three People's Choice Awards. His Soul2Soul II Tour with Faith Hill is the highest grossing tour in country music history, and one of the top 5 among all genres of music.[1]
McGraw has ventured into acting, with supporting roles in The Blind Side (with Sandra Bullock), Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, Tomorrowland, and Four Christmases (with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon), and lead roles in Flicka (2006) and Country Strong (2010). He was a minority owner of the Arena Football League's Nashville Kats. Taylor Swift's debut single, "Tim McGraw", refers to him and his song "Can't Tell Me Nothing'".[2]
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MONROVIA, Liberia >> A health official says a senior doctor working at Liberia's largest hospital has died of Ebola.
Tolbert Nyenswah, an assistant health minister, said Dr. Samuel Brisbane died Saturday at an Ebola treatment center on the outskirts of the capital, Monrovia.
He is the first Liberian doctor to die in an outbreak the World Health Organization says has killed 129 people in the country.
The WHO says the outbreak, the largest ever recorded, has also killed 319 people in Guinea and 224 in Sierra Leone.
Health workers are at serious risk of contracting the disease, which spreads through contact with bodily fluids.
Sierra Leone's top Ebola doctor fell ill with the disease last week, and the aid group Samaritan's Purse said Saturday that an American doctor in Liberia was also sick.
Meanwhile, an American doctor working with Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the deadly virus, an aid organization said Saturday.
North Carolina-based Samaritan's Purse issued a news release saying that Dr. Kent Brantly tested positive for the disease and was being treated at a hospital in Monrovia, Liberia. Brantly is the medical director for the aid organization's case management center in the city.
Brantly, 33, has been working with Samaritan's Purse in Liberia since October 2013 as part of the charity's post-residency program for doctors, said the group's spokeswoman Melissa Strickland. The organization's website says he had worked as a family practice physician in Fort Worth, Texas.
The highly contagious virus is one of the most deadly diseases in the world. Photos of Brantly working in Liberia show him in white coveralls made of a synthetic material that he wore for hours a day while treating Ebola patients.
Brantly was quoted in a posting on the organization's website earlier this year about efforts to maintain an isolation ward for patients.
"The hospital is taking great effort to be prepared," Brantly said. "In past Ebola outbreaks, many of the casualties have been healthcare workers who contracted the disease through their work caring for infected individuals."
Strickland says that Brantly's wife and children had been living with him in Africa, but they are currently in the U.S.
A woman who identified herself as Brantly's mother answered a U.S. phone listing for him, but said family members are declining comment at this time.
The deadly disease has killed at least 672 in several African countries since the outbreak began earlier this year.


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The Chinese language software sites reviewed below are all quite different in their course presentations – and aims, too.
You might just be wanting to dabble in a little light Mandarin… or maybe you're wanting to really get to grips with the language from a professional point of view. Others of us are somewhere in between, hoping to learn to speak and understand basic Chinese, without having to spend too much time reading and writing.
Learn Mandarin Chinese with Transparent
The Transparent website offers a selection of software:
Everywhere Audio – an all-audio course with 40 lessons for beginners up to intermediate
Byki Deluxe – for learning core Chinese fast
Learn Language Now! – immersion Chinese up to advanced level using multimedia
Complete Learning Chinese Suite – combining the three courses above, along with a Power Chinese! course for memorizing Chinese characters.
The site also offers games, quizzes, survival phrases, word of the day, and a free Chinese software download – so there's plenty to keep you busy!
"5-in-1" Learn Chinese
This Chinese language software is for serious learners only – and the software is offered by the Chicago Mandarin Chinese Center.
You get to hear natural voices with the software – TTS (computer reproduced text-to-speech) isn't used. Lessons cover a range of topics, with dialogue, and there are dictionary features, a Chinese character writing demo, phonetic Chinese instruction with Chinese Pinyin, as well as an exam module.
This looks a very thorough, meaty course – and if you check out the Chicago site that they reference, you'll see that they train many executives and professionals. This software could be for you, but if you're looking for something a little lighter – or with a personal touch – while studying alone at your computer, why not try one of these Chinese language software packages:
Learn Mandarin with Fluenz
Fluenz will surprise you with its high-tech feel and practical, personal approach. Explanations are in English, critical words and phrases are taught from the beginning, and the on-screen tutor takes you step-by-step through each stage. Fluenz shows you what it's all about with screenshots, video demo, and a sample session. You can also check out the full content of the course to find out exactly what you'll be learning.
Rocket Chinese
This conversational course focuses on the basics, but promises to enable you to learn Chinese "rapidly, effectively and easily" – while guiding you through what you need to know about Chinese culture, grammar, and Chinese writing.
Rocket Chinese offers an interactive audio course, along with transcripts, vocabulary and audio software learning games – and you can try the whole thing out by signing up for their free six day course.


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Plans for the British publication of a controversial novel about a young wife of the Prophet Mohammed have been postponed following a firebomb attack at the publisher's London office.
Martin Rynja of Gibson Square books intended to publish 'The Jewel Of Medina' by U.S. writer Sherry Jones. But following the attack on his London home, his plans are now said to be "in suspended animation".Alan Jessop of Compass, the publisher's sales representative, said: "He (Rynja) is in good spirits, but has put publication in suspended animation while he reflects and takes advice on what the best foot forward is."
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Q. Why am I reading this?
A. Because we updated the MoMA Library's FAQs:
Library Access FAQ
Library Collections FAQ
Art Research FAQ
MoMA Research FAQ
Q. Why is that important?
A. You get updated and expanded answers about the library and art research.
Q. What's the biggest change from the last FAQ?
A. Increased digital content. Example: What electronic resources does the Library have?
Q. What's the truly most frequently asked question?
A. What are the library hours?
Q. What's the most infrequent frequently asked question?
A. What is DADABASE? What is Arcade?
Q. What question got edited out?
A. What cars were in the 1951 and 1953 automobile shows? Answer:
8 Automobiles, 1951
Mercedes SS, 1930
Cistalia, 1949 (first produced 1946)
Bentley, 1939
Talbot, 1939 (first produced 1937)
Jeep, 1951 (model first produced 1941)
Cord, 1937
MG TC, 1948 (designed 1926)
Lincoln Continental, 1941 (model first produced 1940)
Ten Automobiles, 1953
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Lancia Gran Turismo, 1951
Aston-Martin D.B.2, 1950
Studebaker Commander V-8 Starliner Coupe, 1953
Comete, 1952
Simca model 8 Sport, 1950
Nash-Healey, 1952
Siata Daina 1400, 1951
Porsche 1500 Super, 1952
Q. What's the hardest question to answer?
A. How do I research a work of art?
Q. What's the question I don't know that I want to ask?
A. What is the syntax for boolean, wildcards, and adjacency?
Q. What if I have more questions?
A. Tell us.
Jennifer Tobias, Librarian, Reader Services, The Museum of Modern Art