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text: Sweet moments, viral news and more things you may have missed this week. Paris Jackson lashed out against "pedos" and "molesters." The Farmers' Almanac released its 2019-2020 winter forecast. Chanel made history with its first transgender model. Starbucks announced a new fall drink to be released along with its Pumpkin Spice Latte. There was a major price drop on Amazon for a popular action camera.


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Tue, October 15, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tai Chi: Intermediate
Increase your flexibility, improve your balance and help lower your stress and anxiety, with relaxing sessions of traditional Yang Style 24 step Tai-Chi at Firstsite.
Led by Tai-Chi instructor Lu Yu, and hosted in the spacious Firstsite studios.
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Here in #LoveLoudoun, we go all out for the season of love!
Whisk your Valentine off their feet and away to DC's Wine Country,
where you'll find bunches of love growing on every vine 🍇🍷💜
(Also, chocolate. We've got… a LOT of chocolate. You'll see 👇🍫😅)
In our eyes, "Valentine's Day" means chocolate for every course! Reserve your table at our local chocolate-themed restaurant, The Conche, for a divine menu featuring 5 courses inspired by Hidden Brook wines, and meet the winemakers/owners, Eric and Deborah Hauck, while you enjoy your bottomless glass! (February 9)
Love is in the mountain air! Make your way to Dirt Farm Brewing for a food and beer pairing that is sure to impress your beer-loving sweetie. Indulge in four bites paired perfectly with craft beer! (February 15, 16, 17)
Make this Valentine's Day unforgettable with a romantic evening in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Gaze upon the night's skyline of the Loudoun Valley as you indulge in a three-course dinner at Dirt Farm Brewing, prepared by Chef Justin Garrison, accompanied by delicious beer! (February 14)
Valentines, pair wine and beer with elegant dishes featuring a Mediterranean flare! Share a special evening with your soulmate at Hillsborough Vineyards & Brewery as you enjoy five delicious paired courses. A flight pour of Hillsborough's vintage wine or craft beer will accompany each plate, along with interactive discussion with the Winemaker and Brewmaster! (February 14)
Jazz up your Valentine's Day and spend the evening at Salamander! Revel in a romantic dinner and live performance by Marcus Johnson for an unforgettable night. The ballroom will transform for the truly enchanting evening of live music, dancing and a multi-course culinary experience. Stay for the whole Weekend of Love & Jazz to enjoy the whole series of events centered on a love of food, libations, and – of course – jazz music. Hearts will beat a little faster as music jives throughout the luxurious resort and couples tune into one another. End the weekend on a high note with a scrumptious brunch, featuring a full buffet featuring chicken and waffles, raw bar, omelet station, bottomless mimosas, and so much more. (February 15, 16, 17)
Celebrate your love in Lovettsville! Dine at Creek's Edge Winery and enjoy a special evening of award-winning wine and six excellent courses, finely prepared by the Executive Chef! (February 14)
True love is all about trust, right? Go for the Chef's Table dinner at Grandale Vintner's Table this Valentine's Day to indulge in a 5-course tasting menu, presented in the "omakase" tradition where the guest entrusts the Chef to select exemplary expressions of his creativity and the freshest ingredients of the day. Each farm-to-fork course will be carefully paired with wine by the chef and sommelier! (February 14)
Even in the frigid temperatures, an {indoor} winery picnic is still one of the most romantic ways to spend Valentine's Day. Doukenie Winery is partnering with the Virginia Picnic Basket Company to present a special Valentine's Day Picnic basket, which includes a placemat, pairings of curated cheeses and artisanal chocolates by The Conche, and four accompanying tasting pours of Doukenie wine. (February 14, 15, 16, 17)
Roses are red
violets are blue
come to Bluemont Vineyard to enjoy wine
and cupcakes, too!
Travel through stations as you indulge in a series of four cupcake and wine pairings, featuring your favorite Bluemont Vineyard vino and Georgetown Cupcakes… perfect for any love story! (February 8, 9, 10, 16, 17)
Whether you come alone, as a couple, or a group, Breaux Vineyards has the perfect tasting experience for you. Enjoy a delicious variety of truffles in a romantically decorated area at the vineyard, paired with the Breauxmance sparkling wine and four samples of award-winning Cabernet. Cheers to love! (February 9, 10, 14)
Forget the candles and flowers! Whether you're showing how much you appreciate and care for a spouse, a significant other, a grandparent, or even a dear friend, nothing says I Love You quite like handmade, local craft beer and handmade, local chocolate! Old Ox Brewery has partnered with The Conche for a specialty beer and chocolate pairing event! (February 9)
Fall in love all over again at Bogati Winery as you experience a self-guided pairing of Virginian wine and decadent mini cupcakes by the warm glow of the fireplace! Savor the romance of indulgence with your honey and discover life's greatest pleasures. These sinfully delicious pairings will start your Valentine's Day weekend off right! (February 16)
Willowcroft Farm Vineyard is baking up a big batch of love for a special Valentine's Day Cookie & Wine Pairing! Head to Loudoun's original winery for some gourmet lovin' fresh from the oven. (February 17)
Prepare to be barreled over by love! Treat your sweetheart to a special pairing held in front of the Creek's Edge barrel room, consisting of 5 different chocolates and truffles and 5 wines. Who knew love could be this sweet?! (February 16, 17)
Continue the Valentine magic over the weekend to enjoy a sensuous chocolate fondue plate for two at Hillsborough Vineyards & Brewery! Dipping foods include strawberries, pineapple, marshmallows, pound cake, and other sumptuous yummies! Treat yourself to a tour with Cork and Keg Tours or make it a B&B weekend with a romantic stay at AltaTerra Farm Bed and Breakfast. (February 16, 17)
Had too much wine and chocolate? We don't think so! Especially when the wine is Cana Vineyards and Winery's rich and luxurious Porta Bella dessert wine, and the chocolate is a delicious handcrafted pink peppercorn truffle from local chocolatier, Kingsbury Chocolates. Indulge in one more moment of Valentine's Day sweetness and come out for this special holiday tasting. See you at the winery! (February 16, 17)
CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE? (...No, really. Can you…?)
Shocktober's Haunted Paxton Manor opens its doors again this FEARbruary for "My Bloody Valentine," a special 2-night event. This Haunted House event is not your average date night for couples who are celebrating Valentine's Day. Whether you want to hold your loved one closer while going through the haunted Paxton Manor's 32-rooms of terror or whether you are single and want to go out with a bunch of friends because love... stinks, My Bloody Valentine is open to you! (February 15, 16)
For a bit of a bad romance, head out for a dramatic night of love-themed theater at Terra Nebulo for "Till Death Do Us Part - A Murder Mystery Party!" Here's how the story goes: "It's a raging Bridezilla versus a Groom who doesn't seem to care. But there's more than wedding jitters afoot as the couple prepares for the rehearsal dinner and a murder occurs. Someone is lying. The event planner needs your help to solve a mystery that threatens to turn the rehearsal dinner venue into a morgue with a room full of suspects. To keep the dearly beloved from becoming the dearly departed, speak now… or forever hold your peace!" (February 16)
#NationalPizzaDay Build-Your-Own - Feb. 9 at Dirt Farm Brewing
Comedy Night - Feb. 8 at MacDowell's Brew Kitchen
"We are The Music Makers": Acoustic Review - Feb. 8 at Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center
Crazy Over Love - Feb. 8 at StageCoach Theatre Company
Tales and Ales III - Feb. 8 at Old Ox Brewery
Port Tasting - Feb. 16 & 17 at Breaux Vineyards
Todd Brooks & Pour Decisions - Feb. 17 at Two Twisted Posts Winery
Chinese New Year Event - Feb. 10 at Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center
Sip & Sparkle - Feb. 10 at Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
Martini Madness & Happy Hour - Thursdays at Casa Nostra of Leesburg


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Out of the Ordinary - Mode 2 is back in Paris
The living graffiti legend Mode 2 is back in Paris for a new exhibition this February at Sergeant Paper. The exhibition, with an intriguing title "Hétéroclite", offers an heterogenous mix of Mode 2's drawings and studies in various formats. On display are his latest studies, sketches and outlines for future paintings as well as a series of more figurative or abstract spontaneous interpretations.
Dear to the Heart
The artworks have been crafted using various technics such as pecil, pastels, acrylic paint on fine art aquarelle paper. The exhibition title refers to irregular or abnormal, one that deviates from the ordinary rule or form, and it's actually a reflection of artist's life itself and all different direction it is built. Mode 2's drawings explore topics such as society, culture, politics and eroticism. In his own words, the exhibition covers a range of subjects dear to his heart, or comment on the life of every day, on socio-cultural themes, his penchant for eroticism, as well as some of his political beliefs. The texture and the various colors of the paper give great strenght and depth to Mode 2's artworks, which most of all capture his incredible energy.
Star Wars and Hip Hop
First, Mode 2 discovered the Star Wars trilogy, then as an adolescent in the 80s, he began hanging around Covent Garden, the hip hop district of London and the heart of the street culture. The Hip Hop scene will remain his source of inspiration for good. Mode 2 always stresses the importance of music, dance and drawing or painting in his life. The notion of rhythm running through all three of these forms of expression is the same which binds them together within our culture; a vision of a world full of movement, of syncopation, off-beat and on-beat, of flow and of harmony; the sum of these elements being characterized by a driving force of positive energy, an empowering and healing force, says Mode 2.
Then, he moved to Paris where he met the famous Bando, influential street artist of the 80s and 90s. At this time he becomes part of the first group of European "graffiti-writers". Fascinated by the culture and the arts, he is particularly fond of the street culture which aims to be accessible and democratic. In 1987, the cover of "Spraycan Art" exported his name and his characters to every corner of the planet where the culture had taken hold. That was the beginning of disproportional fame, which, as Mode2 explains, did not actually bring that much recognition to his work, but instead made some friends' attitudes towards him change somewhat. Mode 2 today sets in the biggest international galleries. He is known both for his figurative contribution to spray-painting and tagging.


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The Oratory of St. Francis of Assisi – Southampton. Principal Celebrant – Canon Steve – VG. Con-celebrant – Dom. Fr. Edward. Homily – Canon Steve – VG. Gospel Reading – Deacon Ron. Assisting – Deacon Ron. First Reading and Responsorial Psalm – Andy W. – Tessac Tech Support. Second Reading – Gwen B. Photographs – […]
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Institution Of Canon Steve as Parish Priest
On Sunday 8th May 2016, during the Mass for Ascension, Canon Steve was Instituted as Parish Priest of St. Francis, Southampton, by Bishop Tony.


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This phrase has been running through my head for months. It has it's limitations, no one wants to be childish, but I have come to believe that if I watch closely, my children can teach me everything I need to know about how to live well.
Justin and I were in the middle of discussions of when and how and what to teach our children about sex/physical affection/body ownership when AJ did these two things within an hour of each other.
"Guy broke," AJ says. Pointing to the broken wiseman on my desk, his eyes still sleepy from his nap.
I nod, distracted, in the middle of an online class.
"I know," I say. "It makes me sad."
His eyes open wider, he reaches up, wraps both arms tightly around my neck, and presses his warm body into mine. his hand patting my back.
I look away from the computer and hold him as long as he'll let me.
An hour later my twelve year old, Josh, jumps on him, giving him overly exuberant hugs and tickling his tummy.
"Stop! I don't like it!" the baby yells.
It takes a minute, but Josh stops.
"But that makes me sad," Josh says, an exaggerated frown across his face.
AJ walks away completely unconcerned.


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Babies are like the tiny king and queens of fads. They literally like something for 7 seconds and then never touch it again. So, Liam's list of what he's loving changes frequently… especially with the recent explosion of new things to love from Christmas and his birthday!
What Liam is loving now:
Fisher Price Food Truck: He loves licking the food before he serves it to us and hitting us on the head as we try to place our orders. I doubt his Yelp reviews will be great but we'll definitely be repeat customers.
"You Should Never Touch a Monster" book: he love touching, biting and kissing this book that he got for Christmas. No worries, it hasn't surpassed Toot as his favorite but is definitely running a close second.
Take n' Toss Cups: We started transitioning from bottles to these sippy cups when he turned one. Day care uses them and we wanted to have time for him to get comfortable with them. He obviously feels like such a big boy drinking from them, it's adorable.
Car Keys: After battling over my car keys and it ending in that broken-hearted cry every time, I ordered these keys for him and he loves the sounds they make and chewing on them.
Happy Baby Organic Yogis: doesn't matter what the flavor is, he is obsessed with these and grunts at us for more and more. Thank goodness for bulk orders and subscription service!
As for me, I'm loving my new running shoes! I got several new pairs for Christmas … including trail running shoes from my in-laws! The shoes pictured are the Brooks Launch 4 and thus far, I'm loving running in them. They fit well and we're easy to break in! I'm also loving the New Balance Zantev3 and Nike Air Zoom Elite 9. I haven't gotten to take my trail shoes out yet since the trails have been so wet from rain and snow.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides – This is supposed to help with the vitality of your skin, hair, joints, bones, etc. I don't know if this is actually making my skin or my joints better, but I also haven't been using it as regularly as I could. I am going to make a goal in March to use it every day and I'll report back on how I feel. For now, I toss a scoop in my coffee, a scoop in my smoothie, a scoop in oatmeal (whenever I have any of these things)… it doesn't have a taste so you can put it in anything!
Blue Light Blocking Glasses – I did a poll on instagram and folks thought I was being duped when I bought these but I do think my eyes feel less strained when I remember to wear them.
The Last Anniversary – Like all of Liane Moriarty's books, I LOVED this one and couldn't put it down. I read it on my flight to Boston last week – and thankfully tucked it in my carry on because the airline lost my luggage. So I didn't have pajamas, but I had my book!
In my Instagram polls a few weeks ago, you said you'd like to hear more about products we're loving so I'll try to make this a regular weekly or bi-weekly segment.
This post does contain affiliate links but they don't cost you anything – they just help get you to the products easier and faster (no need to search on your own) and if you decide to purchase, I get a percentage of the cost for recommending you. Similar to eBates (get $10 just for signing up!) or Poshmark (use code ASHLEIGHWNC for $5 off your first purchase!) kickbacks – both which I highly recommend!


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SPOKANE, Wash. – The Whitworth University men's basketball team will travel back to the state of Oregon this weekend for games at Pacific University (Friday) and Lewis & Clark College (Saturday). Friday's game is scheduled to start at 8:00 pm, while Saturday is expected to tip off at 6:00 pm. Both of Whitworth's games are the second halves of NWC doubleheaders with the women and will be broadcast live in Spokane on KSBN 1230 am and on the internet at KSBN.net.
Watch the Whitworth men's basketball schedule for other live links to this week's games.
The Pirates: Whitworth, ranked 5th in this week's D3hoops.com poll, improved to 17-2 overall and 9-1 in the NWC following home victories over Pacific Lutheran and Puget Sound last weekend.
The Pirates overcame a 20-point deficit to record the largest comeback victory in head coach Matt Logie's tenure at Whitworth during Friday night's 81-69 victory over Pacific Lutheran. The Bucs trailed 38-18 late in the first half against the Lutes, but outscored PLU 63-31 the rest of the way. Whitworth shot 70% from the floor in the second half and held PLU to 42%. Kyle Roach scored 18 points while Jared Christy had 13 points and seven rebounds. Garrett Hull added 11 points and seven assists. Ben College also scored 11 to give the Pirates four players in double figures. Whitworth earned its 27th consecutive win in the series between the two schools.
The Pirates posted season-highs for points, field goal percentage and three-point percentage in Saturday night's 111-97 win over Puget Sound on Alumni Night in the Fieldhouse. Whitworth shot 56.5% from the floor and had success breaking the Loggers' press for easy baskets. The Bucs hit 12-23 shots from beyond the arc (52%). Jared Christy had a monster game for Whitworth with 26 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and two steals. It was his ninth double-double of the season. Ben College made 6 of 9 from three point range and finished with 22 points. Garrett Hull had 16 points, six rebounds, five steals and four assists. The win was the Pirates' 21st in a row over the Loggers.
The Opponents: Pacific University is 11-8 overall and 5-5 in the NWC heading into the weekend. The Boxers are tied for fourth place in the NWC standings and in the thick of the hunt for a conference tournament spot. Last week Pacific earned a dramatic double overtime win over Lewis & Clark (100-92) on Tuesday night, but lost 83-48 at Linfield on Friday night. The Boxers lead the league in team free throw percentage (77.5%) and rank second in the conference in rebounds per game (40.5). Junior guard Brevin Brown, a transfer from Everett CC, is averaging 16.1 points per game and was the NWC Player of the Week on January 23rd. Senior forward Nate Olowo adds 14.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Whitworth defeated Pacific 83-71 at home on January 6th. Kyle Roach scored 25 points and Jared Christy had 15 in the Pirates' victory.
Lewis & Clark College is 7-12 overall and 3-7 in the NWC heading into its Friday night match-up with Whitman College. The Pioneers bounced back from their double overtime loss at Pacific last Tuesday night to defeat Willamette 62-57 on Saturday, avenging an early-season loss to the Bearcats. L&C continues to lead the NWC in fewest turnovers per game (13.2) and the Pioneers are second in the NWC in three-pointers made per contest (10.2). Sophomore 6-5 guard Andrew Vickers is a match-up issue for any team with averages of 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Sophomore forward Niko Bricker adds 12.3 points per contest and makes 51% of his shots. Whitworth built a 21-point lead over L&C during the teams' first match up on January 5th in Spokane. But L&C narrowed the margin to 98-91 by the end of the game. Kyle Roach and Ben College scored 28 points each for the Pirates.
Hitting the Oregon Trail: Whitworth will make three trips to Oregon over the span of four weekends this season. The Pirates went to Oregon on January 19th and 20th and defeated Willamette and Linfield. The Bucs head back to Oregon this weekend for games against Pacific and Lewis & Clark. They complete the Oregon circuit with a game at George Fox on February 9th. Whitworth has won its last 17 NWC games in the state.
High Point Production: The 111 points Whitworth scored in Saturday's win over Puget Sound were the most points for the Pirates in one game since a 112-100 double-overtime win over Whitman on January 8, 2013. It was the most Whitworth points in a regulation game since a 115-69 win over Willamette on Feb. 11, 2011. The school record for points in a game is 123 points vs. Northwest College on November 17, 1987.
National Ranking: Whitworth moved down one spot to 5th in the current D3hoops.com top-25 poll (1/30/18). The Pirates have appeared in 145 regular season D3hoops.com polls and currently have been ranked in 44 regular season polls in a row, the second-longest streak in Division III behind Marietta (Ohio).
Team Captains: The members of the Whitworth basketball team and coaching staff have voted Kyle Roach, Ben Bishop and Jordan Lester as captains for the 2017-18 season.
20 By 12: Whitworth extended its school record for consecutive seasons with at least 20 victories to 12 in a row in 2016-17. Prior to this current streak, the most 20-win seasons in a row the Pirates had ever had was two (on three different occasions). Only Wooster (OH), now with 20, has a longer current run of consecutive 20-win seasons in NCAA Division III men's basketball.
More Than A Decade of Dominance: Since the beginning of the 2005-06 season (12+ years) the Pirates are 308-56 (.846), an amazing run of success matched by few other college teams at any level. Within the Northwest Conference, Whitworth has won 141 of its last 152 (.928).
Home-Sweet-Home: Whitworth has been stellar in the Whitworth Fieldhouse since the 1990's. During the decade of the 1990s and 2000's Whitworth won more than 84% of its home games. But since the beginning of the 2005-06 season, the Bucs are 157-15 (.913) at home.
The Pirates have had two home-court winning streaks of more than 40 games since 1990. A 41-game home court winning streak from early 2009 until December of 2011 was the second-longest in Pirate history. The school record for consecutive home victories is 43, beginning during the 1994-95 season and ending during the 1997-98 season.
Road Warriors: As good as Whitworth is at home, the Pirates have been almost as good away from the Whitworth Fieldhouse during Matt Logie's tenure as head coach. Since the start of the 11-12 season, Whitworth is 75-15 (.833) away from home, 57-12 (.826) in true road games.
The Main Man: Kyle Roach, the only returnee from Whitworth's starting lineup in 2016-17, earned second team All-Northwest Conference recognition last season. He is the primary focus of most opponents' defensive efforts in 2017-18. Despite that focus, Roach is averaging 17.5 points (4th in the NWC), 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists this season. He scored a career-high 32 points in the Pirates' win over George Fox on January 13th.
Roach finished fourth in the NWC in scoring average (15.9 ppg) while making 54.1% of his field goals (5th in the NWC) and 43.3% of his three pointers (6th in the NWC) last season. Roach also finished second on the team in rebounding (5.2 rpg). Roach was the league's men's basketball Student-Athlete of the Week twice (Nov. 28, Dec. 26) in 2016-17.
Bull's Eye Ben: Ben College is picking up where he left off last season. He is making nearly 43% of his shots from three-point range (6th in the NWC), including a 9-13 effort against Gallaudet on November 17th. College is second the team in scoring average (16.7 ppg) so far this season, which also ranks sixth in the NWC.
College finished second in the Northwest Conference in three-point field goal percentage in 2016-17, making 46.5% of his shots from beyond the arc. He was 40-86 from long distance and his best game came on December 9th against Covenant College when he went 6-8 from three-point range and scored 28 points.
Coming Home: Jared Christy came into this season with prior experience playing college games in the Whitworth Fieldhouse, but it was previously all for Pacific Lutheran. Christy earned second team All-NWC recognition as a sophomore in 2016-17 after leading the league in rebounding by a wide margin (11.2 rpg). He added 13.8 points per contest. Christy is from Spokane and played high school basketball at Ferris. He averages 12.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game. He leads the Northwest Conference in rebounding and in double-doubles (9). His 17 rebounds in the win over George Fox on January 13th are the most for any Whitworth player since Nate Montgomery had 18 boards in a win at Puget Sound on Feb. 28, 2009.
Got the Point?: Jordan Lester made an immediate impact for the Pirates as point guard over the first ten game. The junior transfer from Robert Morris (Pa.) was injured in the final ten seconds of the Pirates' loss to Wheaton College and will miss the remainder of the season. He averaged 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game, leading the league in assists at that point. He missed a triple-double in Whitworth's win over Gallaudet on November 17 by a single assist.
On the Air Again: Whitworth's games are once again carried live this season on KSBN 1230am in Spokane. The relationship between Pirate athletics and KSBN goes back to 1994, a span of 24 years. Bud Nameck is in his second season as the voice of Whitworth basketball. The co-host of 920 KXLY radio's Morning News, Nameck has more than 30 years of experience calling college basketball at Gonzaga University and Washington State.
Coming up next: Whitworth will host Whitman College on Tuesday, Feb. 6th in a regionally-televised game before traveling to Oregon on Friday, February 9th.
The Coach: Matt Logie leads NCAA Division III in winning percentage by active coaches with at least five years of experience. Logie heads into the 2017-18 season with a record of 149-25 and a winning percentage of .856 over his first six seasons at Whitworth. He also accomplished what no other coach had ever done in NCAA Division III history – win 100 games in his first four seasons as a head coach. He is a three-time NWC Coach of the Year honoree, earning the award in 2012, 2014 and 2015. He is 97-11 against the NWC, counting each of the last six conference tournaments. Logie has guided several players to post-season honors in his four seasons, including Third Team NABC All-America recognition for George Valle (2016), Kenny Love (2015) and Dustin McConnell (2014). Logie has been a finalist for the Glen Robinson Division III men's basketball Coach of the Year award twice in his career (2016 and 2013)
Logie previously worked eight seasons as an assistant coach at Lehigh University (Pa.), his alma-mater. He also spent a season as an assistant coach at Kent State. In 2010 Logie was named as the top Patriot League Assistant Coach in men's basketball in a Foxsports.com Coaches Poll and in 2011 he was recognized as one of the top 50 assistants in Mid-to-Low Major college basketball by Hoopscoop on-line magazine. Logie is originally from Mercer Island, Washington where he won a pair of state basketball championships while playing for his grandfather, Ed Pepple, a legend in Washington's high school ranks who won 952 games and four state titles in 49 years of coaching.


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A SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation) Board member, zoologist Dr Michael Morris, who is one of the leaders of the anti-foie gras campaign directed at the Wellington French restaurant Le Canard, is reported today by The Dominion Post (p. A21) as saying that his five fellow-campaigners, like himself, are "professionals with sensible jobs". The group has vowed to carry on its protests outside Le Canard restaurant until its foie gras dish is taken off the menu.
SAFE is a registered charity with the Charities Commission headed by Mr Trevor Garrett. Its finanancial accounts (available on line on the Commission's website www.charities.govt.nz), reveal that in the financial year ended 31 March 2011, it employed nine full-time charity workers and 5 part-timers; all presumably in sensible professional charity jobs funded from the charitable donations SAFE received from charitable New Zealanders, many holding down sensible professionsal jobs.
SAFE records a total annual salary and wages bill of $589,430, for the financial year ended 31 March 2011. This pay-out constituted 61% of the charity's annual income of $917,315 – the latter derived no doubt from donations given by many New Zealanders employed in sensible professional jobs.
With nine SAFE Board members listed (including two with the name of "Michael Morris" and both appointed on 12 November 2011) on the Charity Commission's website, it would appear that SAFE's governance is in multiple professional sensible SAFE hands.
The Cruelty Free Shop that SAFE runs in Auckland is staffed by contractors whose combined annual salary and wages in 2011 was $96,544. The shop ran up a significant trading deficit in 2011 of $54,760, a worse result than the previous year's deficit of $42,743. Such losses were offset and absorbed from donations made by New Zealanders to SAFE, given by donors in the belief that such monies would help "save animals from exploitation".
SAFE reported to the Charity Commission that in 2010/2011, 433 hours of paid work on average was carried out each week by SAFE's employees – 9 full-timers and 5 part-timers. In addition it was reported that 100 volunteers engaged in 200 combined hours of charity work for SAFE each week.
While Le Canard owner Pascal Bedel continues to serve up his traditional French delicacy of foie gras, to the chagrin of charity worker protestors like Dr Morris and his sensible "Speak Up for Animals" team, New Zealand donors will need to be found to fund such sensible and polite placard-welding animal rights taunters, so protestors can muscle on for perhaps many more months if required. For such is the resolve of Le Canard's owner to continue to whip up his foie gras delights, that the taunters may need to continue their sensible charity work for much longer.
If through the taunts of protestors, Le Canard is forced out of business, SAFE lobbyists will presumably feel they have achieved a wonderful victory, even though they are fully aware that Le Canard's serving of the French delicacy they are protesting against, is lawful and therefore upholds community standards.
If SAFE's Cruelty Free Shop runs up a significant financial loss, its members can be assured that the charity hat can be passed around to the New Zealand public yet again, and they will no doubt hand-over their money thinking they are saving ducks and geese and other criters from percecution.
The persecution of a French restaurant owner and his workers by "animal rights activists" closely linked to a registered charity with close on a million dollar annual charity income, suggests that a new charity needs to be set up by those persecuted in order to maintain balanced community standards. Perhaps best called the French Animal Rights Opposition Movement, it would probably be able to offer its sensible professional donors the right to make tax-deductible donations.


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Measurements(See OOC Note at Bottom): 28(DD)-19-31
Esmeralda has opted into multiple genetic augmentations, which made the exaggerated proportions of her body possible. She has a light skin tone, with platinum blonde hair, and light blue eyes, however, her eyebrows are light brown. Her eyebrows are always groomed to have perfect edges and a high arch. In proportion to the size and shape of her head, her eyes are large to the point of extremity, and they have a round shape. Esmeralda has a small nose and small, plump lips. Her face has a heart-shaped profile. She normally wears her hair long and in a pompadour style2).
In contrast to her exotic and uncanny appearance, Esmeralda is a quiet, yet sweet and amiable woman. She is easy to trust, an trait which is augmented by her high-pitched and delicate voice. As a direct result of her training, she has a high emotional intelligence. She is rarely visibly angry or upset, however, her striking appearance is off-putting to some.
Her quiet personality and striking appearance makes her an ideal accomplice and spy, a trait which Psychopomp has taken advantage of.
She is addicted to cosmetic surgery and augmentation, however this obsession has faded over the years as she had more operations completed
Esmeralda Sinclair is the daughter of Robert Sinclair, a top Psychopomp executive. Her family was extremely wealthy, and she had the privilege of attending exclusive private schools throughout the course of her education. However, at the age of 10, she had grown past 5'11", acquired extensive acne scarring, and an asymmetrical face. Her mental health had deteriorated by this time because of insecurity associated with her appearance, and she was willing to go through painful operations for changes to her appearance. She soon underwent her first series of cosmetic surgeries. She was happy with the results, but she developed an obsession with cosmetic surgery. Utilizing her father's connections through Psychopomp genetics, Esmeralda underwent a major series of genetic modifications. Esmeralda requested a body with physically impossible proportions, and as a result, Esmeralda went through five different bodies until one was bioengineered extensively enough for it to remain healthy and strong enough for an extended lifespan (125 years). There were many bioengineering obstacles to overcome in the creation of Esmeralda's new body, because her requested proportions were extreme and unrealistic. As such, extensive modifications were made to ensure that her body was practical and strong.
Soon after receiving her second body, Esmeralda's father disappeared unexpectedly while on a business trip after his bank accounts were liquidated. With little money of her own, and no way to pay for her genetic operations, Esmeralda was forced into a contract with Psychopomp and was trained as a spy. While training was grueling and difficult, Esmeralda retained access to the resources of Psychopomp genetics, and as a result, she was able to receive three more bodies after requesting different specifications. Soon after she completed her training, she was assigned to work with Nomine Asakura as a spy.
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Inspiration: What if Barbie were in SARP? Basically, I took what Barbie would look like IRL (which explains her unrealistic proportions), and made a character.


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Airbnb, Homeaway, and VRBO have changed the way vacationers travel. More and more guests are choosing to rent private homes over booking hotels. The opportunity for residents of Wisconsin to take advantage of this has never been greater.
With a bounty of glorious destinations including Madison, Green Bay, and Lake Geneva, the Badger State offers prospective vacation rental hosts the opportunity to pad their income and meet new people.
But new income opportunities bring new tax implications. State and local tax authorities in Wisconsin expect most vacation rental home hosts to properly collect and file short-term rental tax (also commonly referred to as lodging tax, occupancy tax, bed tax, or tourist tax).
To help you get compliant with Wisconsin tax laws, Avalara has put together this guide covering the following key points:
Understanding Tax Compliance
Getting Started
Due Dates and Penalties
Local Laws and Regulations to Consider
Commonly Asked Questions
Disclaimer: No vacation rental tax guide is a substitute for professional tax advice. Consider it an asset to help you understand and prioritize your vacation rental questions and concerns.
Understanding Tax Compliance
You might wonder why you have to consider sales tax when renting out your home (or other dwelling). For state and local governments, tax revenue represents a sizable portion of funding. The lodging industry's movement toward more nontraditional rental options doesn't excuse hosts from their tax obligations.
Much like hotel, motel, and B&B stays, short-term rentals in Wisconsin are subject to tax. Whether you choose to rent your home through a marketplace like Airbnb or direct to the consumer, you open the door to tax liability at the state and local level.
Failure to comply with state and local tax laws may not catch up with homeowners in the short term. Increasingly, however, the sharing economy is being placed under the proverbial microscope. It's recommended that you address compliance before tax authorities address it for you.
Take the time to understand when, where, and how you're expected to collect, file, and remit sales tax to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The sooner you understand your sales tax responsibilities, the better you can avoid potential late payment fines and interest penalties.
Getting Started
In its simplest form, sales tax management for your Wisconsin rental home can be summarized in three key steps: Registration, Collection, and Filing.
We've described each step below to help you better understand what's required. That being said, taxes can be complicated. Questions pertaining to specific situations or out-of-the-ordinary conditions are best solved with a certified tax professional familiar with Wisconsin tax laws.
Step 1: Register with the appropriate government agencies
Prior to renting out a Wisconsin home, short-term rental hosts may be required to register with state and local tax authorities. Exact requirements depend on the location of your rental. For specific tax rate and licensing requirements, visit our Wisconsin sales tax lookup tool. It should be noted that collecting sales tax in Wisconsin prior to completing all necessary registrations is against the law.
Expect to need to complete at least the following three steps in order to rent your home in Wisconsin:
Complete form S-231 (Lodging Marketplace Application) and send to the Wisconsin DOR.
Register with the Wisconsin DOR for a state seller's permit.
Contact any Wisconsin municipalities in which you will be making short-term rentals to determine if additional registrations are legally required.
For each completed registration you'll be assigned a filing frequency. For the state, this is typically monthly, quarterly, or annually. At the local level it's typically monthly, quarterly, annually or a combination depending on location.
Step 2: Collect sales tax from short-term renters
Before collecting any sales tax from your guest, find out whether state or local sales tax has already been collected on your behalf. Some vacation rental marketplaces collect Wisconsin sales tax for their hosts.
At the time of this guide's publication, Airbnb is collecting Wisconsin state sales tax on behalf of the host. As of May 1, 2017, Airbnb collects and remits taxes to the City of Madison on behalf of its users.
It's important to note that sales tax may be collected on your behalf at the state level, but not the local level. If you rent your lodging through a marketplace, be sure to identify which sales tax (state, local, or both) is being collected to avoid mistakenly collecting tax twice or failing to collect. Do not assume all taxes are collected on your behalf.
If it turns out you have to collect sales tax from your guests, you'll need to determine the appropriate tax rate to charge. This rate depends on the address of the vacation rental property. Avalara offers a tax rate lookup tool you can use to determine the appropriate taxes to collect and the correct rates to charge for your vacation rental home address.
Step 3: File sales tax returns
Now, it's time to file your tax return with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and any local tax jurisdictions with which you have registered. If you have multiple returns to file, it's important to remember their due dates may not be the same. Also, in Wisconsin, registered vacation homeowners may be required to file state and local returns regardless of whether any sales tax has been collected. Such returns are commonly known as "zero dollar returns."
Take the time to double check your returns prior to submitting. Simple mistakes such as typos, missing signatures, and incorrect tax information can lead to unwanted delays. It's not uncommon for well-meaning taxpayers to overlook basic details that may result in filings being rejected.
Due Dates and Penalties
Failure to file Wisconsin state and local sales tax returns on time may result in late fees, interest payments, and in extreme cases, legal action. This holds true regardless of whether any tax was collected during the filing period. Once you're registered with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, it's important to stay on top of your filing deadlines.
Wisconsin sales tax returns are due by the end of the month following the completion of the tax collection period in question.
In general, due dates for local sales tax returns in Wisconsin are the same as the state filing due dates. However, it's always best to confirm this with your local tax authority.
If you're already renting your home but not collecting sales tax, understand you may be in violation of Wisconsin tax laws. Take the time to review your legal responsibility (with a tax professional, if necessary) and understand the risk of continuing to not collect sales tax.
As tax revenue is a major source of state and local funding, tax authorities are becoming more aggressive in their efforts to identify individuals and businesses not in compliance with state and local tax laws.
Local Laws and Regulations to Consider
Business Licenses: Depending on the location of your short-term rental, you may be required to have a Wisconsin business license. Check with your local
Zoning Rules: Not all buildings are available for business, rental, or living usage. Most local governments have laws specifying how a home can be used. Before renting out your home, be sure to review city zoning and planning codes.
Building and Housing Standards: In most cities throughout the United States, minimal construction, design, and maintenance standards exist. Dwellings may need to meet stated criteria in order to operate legally. Contact your state and local governments for more details.
Special Permits: You may be required to obtain a "Tourist Rooming House" (TRH) license from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Homeowner Associations: Homeowner Associations (HOA) located in Wisconsin may have specific rules regarding vacation rentals as dictated in Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Additionally, the CC&Rs may include a provision allowing for amendments to add further restrictions on the property in the future. It's important to review this information to understand any vacation rental limitations inherent to your HOA. As a member, it's your responsibility to understand the association's covenants and rules.
Other Rules to Consider: This list should not be considered exhaustive. Other rules and regulations associated with leases/subletting, and condo or co-op rules may apply to your situation. Also, local municipalities may have their own specific licensing requirements. For example, in Madison, homeowners or property managers may need to obtain a license with the Public Health department and verify operating conditions with City of Madison Zoning.
Commonly Asked Questions
Let's face it, managing vacation rental taxes in Wisconsin can be complicated. As a vacation rental homeowner, you may encounter scenarios that leave you scratching your head. For example, who's responsible for collecting sales tax if your long-term tenant subleases the room to a short-term guest?
To help you better understand your tax obligations, we've created a list of questions we frequently hear from vacation rental homeowners. Don't see an answer to your question? Drop us a line and one of our tax experts will get in touch.
State and Local Taxes
What is the definition of "short-term rental" in Wisconsin?
Short-term rentals are defined by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue as periods of less than one month (defined as 30 consecutive days). Residents with a signed lease for continuous residence longer than this should not be charged sales tax.
Does the Wisconsin Department of Revenue require vacation rental owners to register with the state?
Yes. For the purpose of collecting sales tax revenue, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue requires all vacation rental homeowners to register with the state and receive a valid seller's permit prior to collecting sales tax on vacation rental revenue.
What is the current sales tax rate in Wisconsin for short-term rentals?
The current state sales tax rate in Wisconsin is 5%. City and county taxes may also apply.
Do local jurisdictions in Wisconsin have vacation rental requirements?
Yes. Counties and some cities in Wisconsin require vacation rental homeowners to collect sales tax from transient occupants.
Need to look up a sales tax rate for a specific location? Choose from the list of cities in the right column or use our Wisconsin tax rate lookup tool to determine the tax rate and licensing requirements for your specific address.
Registration Details
Are there local registration requirements in Wisconsin?
Yes. Depending on location, vacation rental homeowners in Wisconsin may be required to register their dwelling with city or county tax authorities. In particular, the following licenses may apply: Tourist Rooming House License, and verifying operating conditions with City of Madison Zoning.
Collecting Sales Tax
Who is required to collect and file sales tax in Wisconsin?
Whether you're the property owner or not, if you collect payment from short-term guests who are not exempt from sales tax, you're likely responsible for collecting, filing, and remitting sales tax to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and, depending on location, local tax authorities. You may be the property owner, a renter subleasing a room, a third-party property management firm, or other party.
What happens if I forget to collect sales tax from my guests?
Generally speaking, sales tax is collected from guests upon payment. However, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue places the legal responsibility for this tax revenue squarely on the shoulders of the host. Failure to collect tax from guests means the host will need to pay the tax or recoup the tax revenue from the guests.
Furthermore, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue has the authority to levy fines and charge interest on late payments and outstanding tax revenue.
Who is responsible for collecting sales tax if I rent my home through a marketplace such as Airbnb, HomeAway, or VRBO?
In nearly all cases, it is the homeowner or property manager who is required to collect, file, and remit sales tax to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. However, there have been efforts made by at least one short-term rental marketplace to support hosts with tax compliance.
In particular, Airbnb tax collection has resulted in the marketplace collecting Wisconsin state sales tax on behalf of the host. This coverage, however, doesn't extend to all local tax jurisdictions. Airbnb is only collecting local sales tax for short-term rentals in Green Bay and Madison at this time. Hosts should be sure to understand any city or county sales tax collection and filing requirements.
At the time this guide was written, other marketplaces such as HomeAway, VRBO, and TripAdvisor are not collecting sales tax on behalf of hosts.
Are there exemptions from sales tax in Wisconsin?
It's important to remember short-term guests have rights and you need to understand and respect those rights. Tax exemptions are a prime example. Although uncommon, there are several situations where guests may be exempt from paying sales tax in Wisconsin. Examples include full-time students, active military personnel present in the community under official orders, and rental of accommodations in a migrant labor camp.
In most cases, substantiating documentation must be presented by the guest prior to payment. We encourage you to check with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for explicit details.
My guests are not from Wisconsin. Do I need to collect sales tax?
Yes. sales tax is collected based on the location where it is applied and, with few exceptions, is applied to all short-term renters in Wisconsin. As mentioned in the prior questions, there are some exemptions to this rule, but they are not predicated on the state or country a person calls home.
Are apartment or condo rentals taxable?
Apartments and condominiums short-term rentals in Wisconsin are treated the same as single family home short-term rentals and taxed accordingly.
Sales Tax Due Dates & Filing
What are the due dates for sales tax returns in Wisconsin?
Upon registering vacation rental properties with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, you'll be assigned one of the following filing frequencies and due dates.
Annual Filing Frequency: Due the last day of January. As an example, sales tax collected in 2017 is due January 31, 2018. Annual filing frequencies are rarely assigned to vacation rental home owners.
Quarterly Filing Frequency: Due the last of the month following the close of the quarter. As an example, sales tax collected in Q1 (January, February, and March) is due April 30th.
Monthly Filing Frequency: Due the last of the month following the close of the filing period. As an example, sales tax collected in October is due November 30th.
I didn't rent my property during this filing period. Am I still required to file a sales tax return with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue?
Yes. Vacation rental owners registered with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue are required to file returns each assigned filing period regardless of whether any sales tax revenue was collected.
What happens if my assigned due date is on a weekend or holiday?
If the sales tax return due date assigned by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state/federal holiday, returns and payments will be timely if they are postmarked on the first business day following the assigned due date.
Does the Wisconsin Department of Revenue offer a discount for on-time filing?
Yes! The person required to file the sales tax returns with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue may keep a percentage of the total sales tax due as reimbursement for the cost of collecting the tax.
Total sales tax = $0 to $10; discount is equal to total sales tax
Total sales tax = $10 to $2,000; the discount is $10
Total sales tax = greater than $2,000; the discount is the total sales tax amount multiplied by 0.005. The discount may not exceed $1,000 per reporting period.
Penalties and Interest Payments
Will I be assessed a penalty if my sales tax return is filed late?
Wisconsin sales tax returns filed after the assigned due date may be assessed a late filing fee of $20 as well as a negligence penalty equal to 5% of the outstanding tax liability.
Does the Wisconsin Department of Revenue charge interest on an outstanding sales tax balance?
If your Wisconsin sales tax return is not filed by your assigned due date, you may be assessed interest at the rate of 1.5% per month. This charge is calculated from the due date of the return to the date the tax is paid.
What should I do if I am unable to file my return on time due to circumstances beyond my control.
Assessed penalties for late filing or paying of sales tax may be waived if hosts can show circumstances beyond their control prevented them from filing or paying sales tax returns on time. Examples include illness, natural disaster, accident, etc. Contact the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for more information.
I have rented my home for years without collecting sales tax. What options do I have?
Vacation rental homeowners in Wisconsin who have failed to collect sales tax in the past may be able to take advantage of a voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA). A VDA offers an opportunity for vacation rental homeowners to proactively disclose prior period tax liabilities in accordance with a binding agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
VDAs are offered to encourage cooperation with state tax laws and may result in some or all monetary penalty and interest payments being waived.
Other Common Questions
What is the difference between income tax and sales tax?
Income taxes are reported and paid annually to the federal and many state governments on "taxable" income, which is income after allowed expense deductions. A sales tax is a tax levied by state and city agencies (not federal) and requires you to collect tax on the gross amount collected from your guests renting your vacation property — there are no deductions.
Does the 14-day rule apply to Wisconsin sales tax?
No, the 14-day rule applies to income tax and does not affect a vacation rental homeowner's responsibility to collect and file sales tax in Wisconsin.
Legal Details
This guide to Wisconsin sales tax compliance should be considered an asset to help you understand and prioritize your vacation rental tax challenges. It should not be considered a substitute for professional tax advice.
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The row over the proposed development of 68 holiday cabins in the Mortimer Forest shows no sign of going away. A planning application was expected in June but we have yet to see it.
I wasn't planning to write on this again until that application was submitted. But the intervention yesterday of our MP, Philip Dunne, is worth sharing. In response a question, from Philip, Thérèse Coffey, minister for woods and trees, said the government wasn't at all happy with the cosy commercial arrangement between commercial cabin builder Forest Holidays and the publicly owned Forestry Commission.
I doubt this will kill the scheme but I hope it will.
Continue reading "Philip Dunne's intervention in the Commons on Mortimer Forest cabins could kill the scheme"


text: 2018 Recaps Marlins 6, Braves 3 – Brandon McCarthy Struggles Posted on May 11, 2018 by Rob Copenhaver Even in the "easy" part of the schedule, there are going to be some games that you probably shouldn't win. When your starting pitcher gives up 6 runs in 5 innings, you probably won't — nor shouldn't — win. The Marlins pretty much had Brandon McCarthy figured out. He gave up 11 hits, including two home runs, in 5 innings, and… Continue readingMarlins 6, Braves 3 – Brandon McCarthy Struggles


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And so we move forwards in expansions but backwards in time for The Hobbit: Over Hill and Under Hill. These aren't really my favourite boxes, because I don't generally play Dwarves and I have mixed feelings about the quests, but I do greatly appreciate how thematic all the quests and player cards are. Fitting of course for the first time the game was actually directly representing book events rather than just imitating them as before.
It should be mentioned of course that the addition of the Hobbit boxes to the card pool obviously throws up some thematic oddities, since there's nothing rules-wise to stop you taking Thorin Oakenshield against the regular quests which are set about 60 years after his death, or playing the Hobbit quests with, for example, Aragorn, who at the time of The Hobbit was about 10 years old. But never mind.
In terms of player cards, we get a bunch of Dwarves, setting up that very powerful 5 Dwarf threshold approach along with some good means of causing your allies, Dwarves in particular, to swarm quite fast. For all that as I've said, I don't play Dwarves that much, I generally prefer to just pay around with the five Dwarves stuff like Thorin and Ori rather than just Daining everything.
The quests on the other hand take us through some more interesting and varied encounters, from the trolls to the stone giants and goblins in the misty mountains, to more goblins, wargs and riddles. They're sufficiently varied that if I really wanted to tune my decks for the scenarios I probably would build a separate deck for each, but they're still such that I think I should do fine with a couple of more generic decks, though I've been considering the possibility of sideboarding a few cards to be swapped in for the different quests. With that said, I will try and adhere somewhat to the different requirements of the scenarios, so let's go over those.
We Must Away, 'Ere Break of Day is inevitably somewhat similar to Conflict at the Carrock. As I said when I tackled that quest, I prefer Carrock to We Must Away. To go into more detail, I actually like the quest mechanics of WMA more, with the separate sack deck ensuring that we do definitely have to deal with them rather than being subject to the whims of the encounter deck in that regard. And then the option to win by running out the encounter deck so the trolls turn to stone is also very thematic. What I hate about this quest is the encounter deck, with cards like No Campfire and Wind-Whipped Rain, and almost no other enemies, so you're mostly subject to a big mix of potential location lock and treacheries galore. So treachery cancellation is handy and location control wouldn't hurt though it's more relevant with more players. On the other hand, we have to deal with the trolls, and given Tom's passive effect, we need to do it with one very high attack character. And this is difficult to achieve, since Wind-Whipped Rain will discard all our attack-boosting attachments.
Over the Misty Mountains Grim really suits just sprint questing to the finish. Getting through stage 2 fast can allow one to just never bother engaging the Stone Giants, and then once the Great Goblin is dead so many things can just spiral out of control if they're left unchecked. On the other hand if you can take down Stone Giants in a somewhat timely fashion stage 2 can be an OK place to build up an ally army before progressing (not attachments though, damn rain again).
Dungeons Deep and Caverns Dim obviously has as its main gimmick the riddles with Gollum, for which you really want a fairly consistent deck in terms of spheres, types and costs. Now if I'm building decks to run through all three scenarios without changing I can't really do much about the sphere balance, but I can try and be somewhat consistent on costs, and since I'll be primarily using Dwarves, focusing the decks mostly on allies makes sense anyway.
Other than that, the Saga quests of course give us the Saga hero version of Bilbo Baggins. Often Saga heroes end up as a bit of an afterthought, an added bonus to a pre-existing deck. But in this case, I'd really like to try and actually get some reasonable power out of Bilbo. So we'll see how I can do with that:
Gathering the Company
Thorin Oakenshield
Allies (26):
Longbeard Orc Slayer x2
Erebor Hammersmith x3
Longbeard Map-Maker x3
Erebor Record-Keeper x3
Erebor Battle Master x2
Longbeard Elder x3
Fili x2
Kili x1
Dori x2
Warden of Healing x2
Master of the Forge x3
Attachments (13):
Cram x3
Legacy of Durin x2
Fast Hitch x3
Narvi's Belt x2
Hardy Leadership x1
Song of Battle x1
Boots from Erebor x1
Events (14):
A Very Good Tale x2
Burglar Baggins x3
Daeron's Runes x3
We Are Not Idle x3
Lure of Moria x3
Thoughts: You may be noticing some unusual omissions from this deck – no Sneak Attack/Gandalf, and no Steward of Gondor. Both were originally in the deck, but since I'm trying to show off so much Dwarf stuff, I had to cut something. I figured SA/Gandalf shouldn't be needed with an army of Dwarves at my disposal, and Steward is unthematic (plus not so necessary with Thorin). Plus it makes things a bit more challenging. The two unthematic options I've left in are of course the Warden of Healing and Master of the Forge, because the latter allows me to run less copies of key attachments, while the former is just generally great. Otherwise it's just a load of Dwarves to dump on the table and swarm forwards to victory. Song of Battle obviously is intended for the other deck, as probably is Legacy of Durin since this side should be OK for card draw between Master of the Forge, Ori and Daeron's Runes; plus We Are Not Idle, which I'll probably actually use the resource part of rather than just letting it make my deck smaller for free like I usually do. A Very Good Tale will also help churn through the deck faster.
A Surprisingly Unthreatening Bear
Allies (24):
Bofur (Ta) x3
Gandalf (OHaUH) x3
Veteran Axehand x3
Erebor Battle Master x3
Zigil Miner x3
Imladris Stargazer x3
Arwen Undomiel x3
Veteran of Nanduhirion x3
Attachments (12):
Spare Hood and Cloak x3
Unexpected Courage x3
Dwarrowdelf Axe x3
Ring Mail x3
Events (14):
Burglar Baggins x3
A Test of Will x3
Hasty Stroke x3
The Galadhrim's Greeting x2
Will of the West x2
Fortune or Fate x1
Thoughts: Nori never entirely made thematic sense to me. The more dwarves you amass, the less the forces of Sauron notice you? The name is just referencing Nori's ability, Beorn is actually quite threatening. Eleanor is here primarily for We Must Away, because I hate the treacheries in that quest, but she'll still be useful later on. Foe-hammer and Goblin-cleaver have been left out because although especially with the treasures I might stand reasonable chances of having weapons, my only hero attacker is Beorn, who can't have them, and those events only work with weapons attached to heroes, not allies. Will of the West is there to reshuffle in the event that I discard too many useful things to A Very Good Tale on the other side, or to Zigil Miner on this side. The one unthematic choice is Arwen, because of course she's just fantastic, and I ran out of Dwarves to put in. Ring Mail is intended for Bilbo obviously, but also Dori (who should also get the Boots from Erebor from the other deck), so he can become an effective damage sponge to protect Beorn. I also have that one copy of Fortune or Fate to bring him back should it come up and I actually draw it.
I realised subsequent to starting the videos that I forgot to put Feint in this deck, but unless things go really horribly I'm going to try and just deal with it.
So there we are, let's see how these work out for me.
Youtube videos:
We Must Away
Over the Misty Mountains
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Buying or Renting - Which is Better?
With interest rates still relatively low but predicted to start rising, buying a house right now is less expensive than renting in many places, including Memphis, TN. Now is a great time to lock into a rate.
Buying is often considered to be financially better than renting over the long run because your mortgage payments build equity in your home, which you will eventually own, while rent only goes toward the upkeep of your home and the wallet of your landlord. That is just one reason buying is better than renting. Here are some others:
- You can do what you want with your property. Making home improvements will be your choice, from the colors to paint the walls, to light fixtures, to types of floors and more. You won't need permission from a landlord to make changes.
- Tax benefits. Tax deductions are a great perk of home ownership. Homeowner Tax Benefits 2019
- Stable monthly payments. Rents can go up, but with a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly payments won't change.
- Forced savings. Renting might seem less expensive, but would you save the money you don't spend on rent? Since your mortgage payments are building equity in your home, which you can later sell for profit, it's like a forced savings.
Using a Rent vs. Buy Calculator you can see how buying is a better financial option right here in Memphis. For example, after 2 years the cost of homeownership (down payment, mortgage, taxes, etc.) for a $85,800 home in Memphis would be $40,187. The total cost to rent the same house for that period would be $25,683. Renting would leave you with $14,503 in your pocket (including the money you didn't spend on a down payment). So, it would seem that renting would be better financially, right? But wait…not so fast. Let's look at what you gain over the same 2-year period if you buy. After 2 years, your home will have $28,418 in equity. However, if you instead rent and invest your down payment and other money you save at a 6% return rate, it will earn around $1,743 in 2 years. So, if you look at your gross costs, equity and investment potential, it's better for you to buy than rent if you plan to live in your home for more than 1 year and 6 months.
The bottom line is, if you've been thinking about buying a home in the Memphis area, don't wait! Start investing your money in your own home vs that of a landlord today!
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in the Memphis area, contact professional Realtor, Melissa Thompson, and let her help you with all your real estate needs. Give her a call at 901-729-9526 today!


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From the Students
At Harford Christian School, education goes beyond the Bible-based curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs. Students benefit from challenges and opportunities that develop character, perseverance, time management, and resilience. Students experience nurturing of their innate abilities, enjoy rich fellowship and have heightened awareness of God's creation and providence. Read what the students are saying about their educational experiences and opportunities to participate in our exceptional programs.
In Their Own Words:
"I have had a lot of time to think about how much the education HCS offered has helped prepare me for life outside the protection of a Christian educational environment. A secular college and working for an increasingly secular government offers many challenges to my faith that, had it not been for my education and faith in Jesus Christ, may have crippled to my spiritual development. I often think about the question you asked me when I returned to visit the school; you asked me if I was struggling to defend the faith at my new school. I couldn't answer you that day. However, at the present, I could tell you that every day is a struggle. The life of a follower of Christ is not easy in a world that seeks to ignore, belittle or even attack our God. I think of the Parable of the Sower, how Jesus told us that a seed needs good soil to grow. In the same way I view HCS as good soil: a place where seeds can grow roots in knowledge of Christ, where stones and weeds are kept at bay and young people can find that extra support that they need to begin a life of ministry and service to our Lord. I do not know why I felt the need to type this out to you, perhaps I just hope that it will serve as an encouragement to you sir, that you and your staff are doing a good job. We all need that from time to time."
"I was in the Envirothon for 3 years, and it was probably one of the best things I could have done. Taking the tests and having to do spoken presentations teaches a great lesson in teamwork which will help later. You really need to work together to "divide and conquer" all the materials given to study. I don't think I can stress how much of the fact that the Envirothon, if you want to succeed, requires you to develop good study habits. Being in the Envirothon helped me realize what I wanted to study in college, and it definitely gave me a good head start. I owe it to HCS for getting me into the Envirothon through the Biology and Environmental programs." Josh Mohr
"At the beginning of eleventh grade, Bri asked me if I was going to do envirothon because she thought I would like it and do well with it. After talking with my parents I decided to join. There was never a dull moment with the team; we had fun and joked about everything. While still having fun and joking with each other, we were able to get along and accomplish the tasks that were at hand. After winning states this past year (2012) and then moving on to nationals, the envirothon program helped me to decide what I wanted to do with my future. As the forestry expert I was responsible for knowing all the trees in Eastern North America. I also had to check the measurements to make sure they were right. After working with trees so much, I decided I wanted to major in Forest Management. The Envirothon Program has taught me teamwork, commitment, opened my eyes to the needs of the environment, and also showed me what I love doing and hope to do for the rest of my life." Luke Tittel
"The Envirothon program at HCS has been an integral part of my learning and development the past two years. It has taught me to critically think in a way that most people don't get the chance to. Traveling and learning about not only Maryland, but other places too has made me a well-rounded individual. The Envirothon program at HCS has given me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and enhance my skills. Not only has Envirothon opened my eyes to my passion and future career, but it has supplied me with some lifelong friends, also. " Emily Stricklin
"The Envirothon has been a huge part of my high school experience and it has taught me invaluable skills that will greatly benefit me in years to come. It has enriched my education with these practical skills such as public speaking, researching, and surveying. Before I started the Envirothon, I had no idea what career I wanted to pursue after high school. But the program allowed me to talk and work with professionals in the environmental field and actually do things that they do in their everyday job! I now know that I love learning about God's beautiful creation and am going to Liberty University this fall to continue that journey. If I had not joined Envirothon, who knows where I would be today. My three years in the program challenged me and taught me how to really go the extra mile. Being a part of the HCS Envirothon legacy is something that will always have a special place in my heart, and the things I learned will definitely help me in the future. I would like to thank my teammates for all the hard work they put in, my coach (Mrs. Stambaugh) for all the time and effort she has put into our lives, and most importantly, God, who has blessed me with them and the awesome experience we had. Without Envirothon, I don't know where I would be." Brianna Coleman
"The Envirothon program at HCS is a fantastic way to learn and have fun. I joined envirothon in tenth grade on the A team and started right off into a world I had no idea existed. Soon I was learning about macroinvertabrates, artesian aquifers, the difference between a swamp and a marsh, and how to identify almost every piece of nature in Maryland. There were countless meetings, days and days of studying, and many laughs. We started off my first year with our fifth county win and a second place title at states. We came back this year with a desire and a passion to go to inter-nationals. We had even more drive when Mrs.Stambaugh was no longer able to continue coming to our meetings due to her husband's health. We made our own test and Powerpoints and pushed forward. We continued on to win county for the sixth time (longest consecutive winning streak in Harford County) and to win states by one point. We competed at inter-nationals and had the experience of a lifetime. Envirothon gets you ready for anything college can throw at you. I have learned to study hard, how to balance school, envirothon and sports, and work with a team under intense pressure. My team became part of my family and will be my friends for a lifetime. I encourage anyone who is interested in the environment to join, it will spark a passion for the environment that will follow you wherever you go." Hunter Howell
"My first lineup of tests came this week. Yes, this semester will be challenging, but it will be a good a challenge. My organic chemistry teacher is very good and friendly. And cell bio won't be too bad since I have a very good foundation in that area from Bio II with you. It's very strange, the teacher gives tests eerily similar to yours- very hard complex multiple choice and short answer, but lots of bonus questions. So hopefully I will have as much success on them as I did in your class.
Thanks for all your guidance in high school. You are definitely responsible for nurturing my love of science." Jonathan Cope


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As well as completing their legal training here, our trainee solicitors perform important roles in a variety of service areas right across Ward Hadaway.
But instead of us telling you what they do, we think it's best to hear from someone first hand about the experience. Here a selection of our current crop give the lowdown on life as a Ward Hadaway trainee.
Michelle Fleming, Newcastle
Working as a Paralegal in the North East allowed me to really get a feel for local law firms and what they could offer trainees. I regularly attended junior lawyer networking events and met many trainees. The Ward Hadaway trainees in particular were all very friendly and approachable. It was clear to me that they were all very positive about their training contracts and were good representatives of the firm.
When selecting their trainees, I very much felt that Ward Hadaway's aim was to truly get to know your personality and your opinions, not what you have read in a newspaper. I didn't feel like they were trying to catch me out – if anything, I felt the interviewers wanted me to do well.
Ward Hadaway supported me through studying the Legal Practice Course which really was a huge help as before having a training contract I was unable to do the course based on my own resources. Even before I started at the firm I was invited by the existing trainees at the time to play for the Ward Hadaway netball team, which I thought was very welcoming.
The firm has a very welcoming culture, being a trainee can be nerve-racking but everyone wants you to settle in and feel comfortable. They encourage you to bring in new ideas.
Recently the trainees wanted to organise a bake sale for charity and we received nothing but support and encouragement throughout. It also turned out to be great fun!
The firm organises office social activities for all employees, but I also regularly find myself socialising with the other trainees and I am always invited to anything that my department organises. Despite only being in each department for six months, I have always been made to feel like a member of the team.
So far in the Commercial Litigation department I have had access to very interesting work and everyone in the team is very approachable. I receive work from different members of the team, which is great because it means I have worked on a wide variety of cases.
Even if I am not necessarily needed, I have found that the Partners will invite me to client meetings. This is fantastic experience as it has helped me to build my confidence in all types of client contact. Sometimes I have to dip into an on-going matter but I have also been involved in dealing with new client matters, and given the freedom to telephone the client to gather information. I have also been involved in high profile commercial litigation work and it has been a real confidence boost to be trusted to do this kind of work as a trainee.
During my training contract I have always felt that my opinions count and I think that is so important when the two years of your training contract will set you up for the rest of your career.
Hollie Morgan, Newcastle
Following the completion of my LPC at the University of Law in Birmingham, I moved back to the North East to start my training contract having previously undertaken an undergraduate degree in Law at Newcastle University.
I knew I wanted to work in Newcastle due to its friendly nature and small city feel and Ward Hadaway seemed to fit straight into that. The firm has always been portrayed as a 'Northern Law Firm for National Business' which was exactly what I wanted. I did not want the London life but I wanted the career fulfilment of working for big clients. This is something that I have not been disappointed by.
As a trainee at Ward Hadaway you are exposed to a wide variety of clients, from huge public bodies and companies to small business owners and individuals.
There is a sociable atmosphere to the firm which is great, especially if you are a new to the city or returning after time away. Since joining the firm, I have been involved in the netball team which plays once every couple of weeks. We may not win very often but it is a great way to get to know other people in the firm!
The location of the office also means visiting the various bars and restaurants along the quayside is a regular occurrence, particularly on a Friday night when they seem to be full of Ward Hadaway employees!
I found that the application process for Ward Hadaway was more relaxed than other firms I had been to. Although there was a written task and a group task which were quite difficult, once you got to the interview the questions were straightforward and the firm seemed more interested in your personality and interests rather than questioning you on obscure aspects of the news or the law.
My best experience as a trainee so far has been attending two high court trials in high value clinical negligence cases. I was tasked with the responsibilities of looking after the witnesses and taking a detailed note of the trials, as well as the usual running around you would expect within a trial.
It was an excellent experience and I learnt a lot about how to interact with clients and witnesses, how to prepare for a trial and how a trial is run. I was also lucky enough to see QC's and High Court Judges in action, which was an experience in itself.
Myles O'Gorman, Newcastle
I applied to the firm whilst I was completing a BSc degree in Countryside Management at Newcastle upon Tyne University. I was extremely fortunate to be offered a training contract in my first year of applications and Ward Hadaway had always been my first choice.
I was always attracted to Ward Hadaway due to the scope and breadth of its client base, whilst the firm itself maintains a friendly and collegiate approach rooted in the North of England. Many firms strive to achieve such a culture, but few gave such a strong impression of actually achieving their aim.
The application process, spread over a number of interviews, assessment centres and written tasks, struck me as being far more to do with getting to know me as a character, rather than a purely academic exercise.
Throughout the process, there were numerous opportunities to gain exposure to the firm such as through meetings with current trainees and a tour of the firm itself. What struck me most was the sense that everyone knew everybody, despite the size of the firm.
They spoke well of the firm's culture as being friendly and relaxed, with a keen edge of professionalism; an impressive combination. It is telling to note that many of the current Partners trained with the firm and have been happy to continue their careers within it; testament to the firm's positive culture.
As a trainee you are provided with ample supervision. Fee earners are always approachable should you have any queries on matters beyond that of your direct supervisor. Responsibility for your own work is quickly forthcoming and is rapidly ramped up, with the help of your supervisor, in line with your increasing capabilities.
The firm has an active social committee which organises firm wide events throughout the year and the trainees are sure to be found out and about at various points in the week, whether through sporting teams, meeting for lunch or just simply after work drinks and events. As a trainee, a work/life balance is strived for; consequently you are actively encouraged to attend and to socialise, which provides you with a great contact base to build on going forward in your career.
Having come from a non-legal undergraduate background, all of the seats I have undertaken, including Commercial, Property Development and Healthcare, have proved extremely interesting and stimulating.
Enormous effort is put into ensuring that your choices and ambitions are furthered as much as possible with the guidance of your supervisors and the Training Principal.
This is no mean feat when considering the ambitions all of the trainees have to be taken into account alongside the demands of the firm.
The support of the firm as a whole has given me great training and a solid foundation to my future career, as I move into my final seat.


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Having a bun in the oven doesn't mean she's been slacking on making art toys. Swedish artist Emelie Jensen AKA Tomodachi Island has just finished her commissioned Kidrobot Dunny. Emelie presents to you a custom 8″ French Bulldog Dunny called Sir Chauncey the 3rd . A take on the collector's real dog Sir Chauncey, obviously with a twist. Another showcase what Emelie can do, sculpt, paint and now with a dab hand in airbrushing.
Check out our interview with Tomodachi Island HERE.
Find Tomodachi via Faceboook, Instagram and check out her Etsy storeHERE which has some cute and awesome accessories and customs.


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373 S. Monroe St., Suite 303
San Jose, CA 95128
1688 Willow St. Suite A-1
San Jose, CA 95125
For a quality porcelain crown in the San Jose, CA area, Dr. Peter LEE is known for natural-looking results. At TodaysDentistry, we use quality materials to restore your smile.
Your new tooth colored crown will blend in with the rest of your teeth. Our state-of-the-art techniques will make your smile look healthy and natural again.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Peter LEE believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At TodaysDentistry in the San Jose, California area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. LEE and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with San Jose area dentist Dr. Peter LEE means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.
You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.
If you suffer from periodontal disease or want to make sure you avoid it, San Jose area gum disease dentist Dr. Peter LEE offers the solution with non-surgical preventive gum therapy. Look and feel your best with healthy gums and an attractive smile.
TodaysDentistry practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the San Jose, CA area, Dr. Peter LEE and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
Danielson, Gerald L D.D.S.
6115 N 1st St # 102
Fresno, CA, 93710-5450
Simon Hong, DMD, Inc
20395 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA, 92886-3062
Lee R.Ingersoll D.D.S.
1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 111
Santa Ana, CA, 92705-3540
(714) 569-1128
Silberman, Adrian E D.D.S.
25460 Medical Center Dr # 200
Murrieta, CA, 92562-5985
There are two reasons why individuals need a dental crown lengthening procedure: to properly restore a tooth or to make a "gummy smile" more attractive and cosmetic dentistry can help with both.
To properly restore a tooth, several millimeters of healthy tooth structure must be available above the crest of supporting bone. However, this often is not the case when teeth are fractured, severely decayed, or worn. If enough tooth structure is not available, and the restorations are placed too close to the bone, the body reacts by creating a chronic inflammatory reaction that can create red, swollen, and sensitive gums. The gums can bleed easily and even become painful. Eventually, the inflammatory reaction may lead to bone loss around the tooth. To prevent these problems and to properly restore the tooth, the patient should have a dental crown lengthening procedure before restorative treatment.
The gummy smile may be the result of gum tissue growing over teeth that are of proper size. Often times teeth that appear small are, in fact, normal-sized teeth that are hiding under excess gum tissue. Dental crown lengthening removes the excess gum tissue and establishes a more appealing gum line.
Dental crown lengthening is a surgical procedure in which gum and bone tissue is removed from the circumference of the tooth. It is done in the dentist's office with local anesthesia (lidocaine). One or several teeth can be treated at the same time. After carefully reshaping the gum and the bone to expose healthy tooth structure, stitches (sutures) are placed to aid in healing. The stitches are usually removed five to ten days after the surgery. Follow-up appointments are scheduled as necessary to evaluate healing and plaque control. The gums should be allowed to heal for six to eight weeks before making any new restorations. At that time, the gums are more stable and better esthetic results can be achieved.
Post-surgical discomfort can last a few days and is usually minimal. It can be easily managed with commonly available over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Patients can expect to follow their normal routine the day after surgery.
Crown lengthening is recommended to properly restore a broken down tooth or to improve the esthetics of a gummy smile. If a general or cosmetic dentist does not frequently do surgeries, he or she may refer the individual to a periodontist who specializes in dental crown lengthening.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
What can cosmetic dental work do for your self-esteem that all the pots of cream and eyeliner on Madison Avenue can't? While we agree with the ad men that esthetics motivate how people see us, value us, and respond to us, true natural beauty has to do with good health, not technique with a make-up brush. When you admire the dazzling smile of that Revlon model, will you buy the lipstick - or seek the restorative dentistry that perfected the smile? Dentistry thee smile to health and symmetry. Cosmetics? Sure. But call on cosmetic dentistry for a beautiful smile that won't wash off.


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The Joyo Pipebomb is a sweet little compressor that gives you bouncy compression. Unlike most 3 knob compressors, the Pipebomb adds a 4th Mix knob to adjust the compression to subtly tailor the exact amount of compression you want to hear. Super transparent, quiet it keeps your guitar signal clean like a compressor should. Compressors like this usually cost twice as much if not more.
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Local School District Superintendent to Speak at Rotary Club Luncheon
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. Kathlyn Burkhardt, will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Kenton County's luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 28.
The vision and mission of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District is to provide essential opportunities for all students to reach their greatest potential and to embrace and attend to the individual needs of their students regardless of the obstacles.
Dr. Burkhardt began serving as the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District Superintendent in July 2009. Dr. Burkhardt previously served as Assistant Superintendent of the Erlanger-Elsmere School District.
"The Rotary Club of Kenton County is thrilled to have Dr. Burkhardt as our guest speaker," stated President Gary Harman. "Our club members are looking forward to learning about the many facets of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District."
The luncheon will begin at noon at the Colonial Cottage Inn at 3140 Dixie Highway in Erlanger. There will be limited seating by reservation only. To make a reservation, please contact Gary Harman at 859-393-4041. The cost to cover the lunch is $12.00 per person.
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Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Bhubaneswar, Apr 19:
Senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Arun Kumar Sahu from Odisha was appointed as the Indian deputy commissioner to Canada on Monday.
The 1996 batch IFS officer is a well known diplomat, speaker and writer. Prior to this appointment, he was in New Delhi as Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Deputy Director General, Indian Council of Cultural Relations .
As a diplomat, he has served in Indian Embassies in Beijing , London and Tehran . His anthology of short stories "Akash ro Luha" has been appreciated by the Odia readers.
Sahu holds a Master's Degree in War Studies from King's College London and a Master's degree in Linguistics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He is an alumnus of Ravenshaw College and Ravenshaw Collegiate School in Cuttack .


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The US Immigration Laws
May 13, 2010 by admin
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Immigrating into the United States is not as easy as it once was. Only ten or twenty years ago it was simple to cross the border and get citizenship in the United States by filling out citizenship forms. Immigration laws have really gotten a lot more strict, however, and the procedure for an immigrant to become a citizen of the US is much more difficult. It is more often than not necessary to hire an American immigration attorney to guide you. This will not only help you to be allowed to come into the United States without much hardship it will also assist you to see and to avoid any pitfalls that might slow down the process along as you are applying for citizenship.
Choose An Immigration Attorney With Global Connections
April 22, 2010 by admin
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Many people need to enlist the help of an immigration attorney for both advice and help when they want to live in a country other than the one that they were born in. There are a lot of legalities involved in obtaining a visa and working out which one is right for you or your and your family. One of the best people who will be able to help you with such problems is attorney Lisa Davis.
Basic Considerations About Slip And Fall Lawyers
March 31, 2010 by admin
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If you have recently suffered an injury at work or at the fault of someone else, you may need to consider getting legal help. Pursuing action after you have been injured can make sure that you receive justice for the experience. You might also receive monetary funds to pay for your treatment or your injury itself. Consider examining the hire of slip and fall lawyers.