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Queensland Stamp Duty Rebate [2020 Complete Guide]
The Queensland State Government has a number of programs to help out first home buyers. One of these is the Stamp Duty Rebate.
The QLD stamp duty rebate is where a First Home Buyer can save up too $8,750 in buying costs when they buy a new or established home or a block of land.
This post has been updated for 2020, and explains how you can maximise your stamp duty rebate and what to watch out for in the fine print:
What is the First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate?
Stamp duty is a tax paid by the buyer of a property.
You pay this when buying an established home or vacant land.
Stamp duty can be a substantial additional cost of buying a property so the Queensland government has decided to help first home buyers out by giving them a rebate on all or part of the cost of the stamp duty.
It's similar to the vehicle stamp duty you pay when registering/transferring the registration if buying a car.
The rebate is based on whether you are buying an existing dwelling (i.e. one that has already been lived in) or you are building a new home.
If also changes depending on the value of the property.
What's the difference between the different Queensland rebates, grants and scheme's?
As of 1 January 2020, there will be three different types of incentives for first home buyers in QLD:
- The Queensland First Home Buyers Grant – a $15,000 grant if you're building a new home or buying a brand new home. Read more here.
- The Stamp Duty Rebate – up to $8,750 if you are buying an established or newly built home priced at $500,000 or under. The rebate also works if you're buying a block of vacant land and it tops out at saving you $7,175 if you're buying a block of vacant land for under $250,000. Read on below.
- First home loan deposit scheme – a federal government initiative from 1 January 2020, to assist people in entering the housing market for the first time. It allows approved applicants to take out a mortgage with just a 5% deposit and avoid paying lenders mortgage insurance. This is not covered in this post so please get in touch for further details.
How do I maximise my entitlement to the QLD First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate?
The Rebate increases the more you pay for your property, up to a capped amount.
You can claim the maximum Rebate if the cost of your property is just under capped amount allowed.
The stamp duty rebates are different depending on whether you are buying vacant land or an established dwelling. If buying:
- An established dwelling – the maximum Stamp Duty Rebate you are entitled to is $8,750 if you spend $499,999;
- Vacant land – the maximum Stamp Duty Rebate you are entitled to is $7,175 if you spend $249,999.
How much do I save from the QLD First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate if I'm buying an existing dwelling?
The maximum QLD First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate you are entitled to receive is $8,750.
The amount you get in rebate differs depending on the price of the property you are buying.
- Properties valued up to $500,000
- Rebate is $8,750 (the maximum rebate you can get).
- Properties valued at between $500,000 to $550,000:
- You'll pay some stamp duty but the reduction in costs is at a reduced rate
- For example, a property valued at $ 505,000: the stamp duty you would normally pay is $8,925. With the rebate you would only pay $1,050 (a saving of $7,875);
- Purchase price $550,000 or more:
- Once the purchase price is $550,000 or higher, the first home buyer rebate cuts out so you'll be charged the same stamp duty as you would if you were buying a home as a normal owner occupier.
- For example, if you're buying a house valued at $ 550,000; you would pay $10,600 in stamp duty.
How much do I save from the QLD First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate if I'm buying vacant land and building a home?
The rebate is based on the value of the vacant land you are buying (not the building, as this is covered by the $15,000 first home buyer grant).
For example, if the purchase price is:
- Up to $250,000
- The full rebate applies and you won't be charged the stamp duty providing your application is approved
- On a land purchase of $250,000, this is an immediate saving of $7,175.
- More than $250,000
- There is a reduced rebate so you will pay some stamp duty.
- For example on a land purchase of:
- $ 260,000; the stamp duty you would normally pay is $7,525. With the rebate you would only pay $825 (a saving of $6,700);
- $ 300,000; the stamp duty you would normally pay is $8,925. With the rebate you would only pay $4,125 (a saving of $4,800);
If you are building a home, you'll only need to consider the stamp duty on the land purchase as stamp duty isn't payable on the value of the building contractor the quotes for finishing off the home (i.e. driveways, fencing, landscaping, solar panels etc).
What is the eligibility criteria to get the QLD First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate?
- No previous ownership of residential land/property
- Have never held an interest in residential land anywhere in the world
- Have never claimed the first home vacant land concession
- You can't have owned or part-owned any property in the past.
If you are buying with a partner who has owned property before, only the person who is the first home buyer can claim their portion of the rebate. If you own the property 50/50, you are entitled to 50% of the rebate.
2. Live in the property for at least 1 year / 12 months:
- You'll need to live in the property for a period of at least 12 consecutive months
- AND that year needs to commence within 12 months of the purchase.
If you don't you'll need to be payback either part or all of your rebate.
3. Age and Citizenship / Residency
- You must be at least 18 years old at the date of the purchase
- Permanent resident in Australia / Australian citizen. If you aren't, you are still eligible for the concession, however, there is an additional levy payable called the Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD) which is levied at 3% of the purchase price.
Can I claim the First Home Buyers Rebate if the place I am buying is already rented?
If you are buying a home which is already rented and there are currently paying tenants with a lease, then you can let that property stay rented under the current lease end date or 6 months from settlement – whichever occurs first.
Then you can move in for your full consecutive 12 months, so you can claim your rebate.
However, you can't claim the rebate if:
- You decide to extend or renew the lease of the current tenants past that 6 months date after settlement;
- If you buy a home which you want to live in at some point and decide to rent it out first beforehand.
What happens if the property I'm buying is occupied by an owner?
A useful bonus of the stamp duty rebate can apply where the property you're buying is already someone's home but they need some time to be able to leave. We've found that this can work especially well in 2 situations: 1. If the seller is moving into a nursing home or aged care facility and they need the money from their sale to you to allow them to buy the new property or 2. if the person you're buying off is building their new home and they need time for the builder to finish building their new home before they can move in. If it suits all parties you can negotiate for the current owner to rent the property off you for a maximum of 6 months from the settlement date without impacting the concession grant if you then move into the property for a year.
TIP: How to take advantage of this:
Knowing this can be really advantageous in certain situations. Let's say you're renting and your landlord is flexible about when you leave.
Let's also say that you're looking to buy a property from a person who needs the money from the sale of their property BEFORE they can buy their next property. You may be able to negotiate it that they can rent your property for 5 months after settlement which gives them time to buy a new home without having to move.
This is a massive help when you're negotiating in a competitive environment and could give you a big advantage over everyone else who's home hunting!!
If you have any hesitation it's best to the QLD Office of State Revenue directly on 1300 300 734 and talk with them about your personal situation.
When do you receive the Queensland First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate?
The stamp duty rebate is calculated just before settlement by your solicitor or conveyancer (the settlement date is the date on which the property officially becomes yours and you pick up the keys).
Your solicitor or conveyancer calculates the costs of buying which includes stamp duty, rates etc, so your rebate is taken into account here.
If you do need to pay stamp duty, it is your solicitor's responsibility to notify you of this and they will work out the amount you need to pay.
Your solicitor/conveyancer should tell you at least a few days prior to settlement what you owe, so you can give the funds to them or banked them in your account at least 2 business days prior to settlement.
If you'd like to understand what is involved in building a new home or buying a home check out these posts to find out more.
How to apply or claim your Queensland First Home Buyers Stamp Duty Rebate
Your solicitor or conveyancer will complete these forms with you.
You can view these forms here.
My name is Victor Kalinowski and I'm a mortgage broker at Blackk Finance, with offices based in South Brisbane and Burleigh Heads. I help clients from all over Australia buy homes.
If you're interested in getting in touch for some advice, book a call at a suitable time or call 07 3122 3628.
The information contained within this page is general in nature. It serves as a guide only and does not take into account your personal financial needs. Before you act on this information you should seek independent legal and financial advice. Copyright Blackk Finance 2020.


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A serious lack of time and funds this year means that I'm not going to be able to get to as many Absolute Fringe events as I'd like to this year, but I just arrived back from Copenhagen (more anon!) into the thick of it and I have to get to at least one or two events. So these are my Fringe picks:
Tonight: I'm heading to a preview of Roger Doyle's The Room in the Tower at the NCH. Described as "cinema for the ear" the work is some of Doyle's earlier composition and forms a soundtrack for a horror movie. I hope to write a short review of the piece later tonight if I'm home early enough (and not scared stiff!!).
Wed 15: Adventures of a Music Nerd (not snob!) at The Bernard Shaw. I really like the premise of the relationship between music and memory.
Wed 15: Anybody waitin'? at ABSOLUT Fringe Factory at 10pm.
Those are the picks for the moment, as I don't have an awful lot of time, but more may come up as the week progresses!

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Play GBA Games on Your iPhone With This GBA Emulator - No Jailbreak Needed!
I loved my Gameboy and I'm sure many of you guys did too - I was a huge fan of the Pokemon series. If you had a jailbroken iPhone you'd be able to download Gameboy emulators and play classic Gameboy games.
Now though any iPhone or iPod Touch user can have the GBA emulator on their device through this neat little hack. You just need to follow the procedure below.
How To Install GBA Emulator on Non Jailbroken iPhone
1. Go to Safari on your iPhone and type in this link - http://ulnx.co/gba4iOS - type it in exactly how you see it there, lowercase and uppercase.
2. Scroll down until you see a big blue button labeled 'Install App'. Tap on it and you'll be taken to a new page.
3. Now you should see a progress bar, wait for it do its thing until you see a blue button labeled 'Next'. Tap on it.
4. You'll now see a 'Install app via OTA'. Tap on it, it'll ask for your permission and press 'OK'.
5. You'll now see an app install on your homescreen like any other app, but this app will have a question mark. Once it's finished downloading it'll change to the correct icon.
There you have it, you have the GBA emulator on your device! But now you're probably wondering how to install games.
How To Install GBA Games
1. Open the GBA emulator app.
2. Hit that search icon in the top right, and Safari will open up. Hit the first link.
3. Search for a game you like. Once you've found one, tap on it, scroll down until you see a 'Download Now' button.
4. The game will now start downloading and you'll see the nav bar loading with the blue colour animation - as if you're loading a new site. Wait for it to download.
5. Once it has downloaded you'll see a 'Open in...' button on the top left, tap on it.
6. Then tap on 'Open in GBA4iOS'.
And now you know how to install games!
This hack is pretty amazing as it works on any iPhone, whether jailbroken or not. Found by Xsellize, it was very kind of them to share it with everyone.


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72-year-old Hillard 'Sweet Pea' Atkinson is back with a new album after 35 years. Sweet Pea is probably best remembered for the campy 1980s MTV hit "Walk the Dinosaur" by the group Was (Not Was). The track featured the Detroit singer's distinctive growl, and the accompanying music video cemented his dapper image with his wide lapels and trademark fedora.
Sweet Pea Atkinson and the band's biggest hit came with the release of the album What Up, Dog? in 1988. Atkinson and Sir Harry Bowens shared vocal duties on that record, most famously on the funk track "Walk The Dinosaur," a tune that became a top 10 Hit and a MTV mainstay due to its imaginative video.
The Was Brothers moved on to work on different projects in the 1990s. Atkinson also remained active, though mainly as a much in demand backing vocalist.
Since then, Sweet Pea Atkinson has kept a lower profile, serving as a background vocalist for numerous artists: Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and others.
Now, at 72, Sweet Pea Atkinson is back with a solo album of covers that span funk, blues and soul. It's titled Get What You Deserve, and it's his first in 35 years. Hear Atkinson and producer and former bandmate Don Was discuss the record at the audio link above.
According to a soultracks review, 'Get What You Deserve' is a record that showcases the diversity of blues and classic soul music, while also confirming that the blues can hold its own with any genre when it comes to spinning a great story that contains strong lyrical content. The record features the driving blues funk of the Keb Mo penned "Slow Down," and Atkinson's gravely baritone brings humor and wisdom to a number that finds him reflecting on the advice he ignored and took as he moved from reckless youth to family man.
The mournful blues/country ballad "Just Another Lonely Night" serves, as ballads often do, as a test to determine of Atkinson retains his vocal chops. Bringing the tempo of a song down puts weakness in the vocal game on full display. And while Atkinson can't reach the soaring heights of his younger days – go back and listen to Atkinson add butter to his remake of the do-wop classic "So In Love" from his 1982 solo debut – the singer retains a great deal of vocal elasticity. "Last Two Dollars," is a life weary blues number that is the perfect vehicle for a man who has seen it all and a voice that has sung it all. The cut is a classic blues story of a guy lending an ear and a couple of bucks to a woman who blew through her cash at the local casino while looking for her straying man.
Naming an album and song 'Get What You Deserve' serves as a reminder that there is a force in the world, called God by some and karma by others, ensuring that history's long arc does indeed bend toward justice. Atkinson is a great backing vocalist, but it didn't seem like justice that he'd never get a chance to be the lead singer on a major label release, and he makes the most of it. Recommended, soultracks concludes.


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Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design
General Design FAQ
• How much does a design cost?
• Why do some designs cost more than others?
• How do I know I am going to like what you design?
• Can you design some ideas before I commit?
• I don't know what I want or need. What do I do?
• I have an idea of what I want, but can't draw it. What can I do?
• I already have a logo, but it is old. Can you update it?
• How long does it take to have something designed?
• What is the difference between Vector artwork & Raster?
Printing FAQ
• My print company wants "Camera Ready" artwork. Can you provide that?
• I need business cards and other items, do you offer printing?
• Do you offer any package deals?
Web Design FAQ
• My company needs a website. What do I need to get started?
• What does an average website cost?
• Can you build a website that I can change myself?
3D Architectural Rendering FAQ
• Can you work off of blueprints or CAD files?
• What do I need to provide you?
• How many rendering views are included?
How much does a design cost?
That all depends on the amount of work required to complete. We take several factors into consideration before providing a quite. Most items are priced based on an hourly fee, however more common items such as business card designs, rack cards, and other collateral are quoted as a "flat fee". Due to our low overhead, we are very competitive with our pricing. However, we refuse to sacrifice quality for a cheaper price. Every design, regardless of complexity, is a direct reflection of our company. In many instances, you get more than what you paid for.
Why do some designs cost more than others?
That all depends on the amount of work required to complete. We take several factors into consideration before providing a quite. Most items are priced based on an hourly fee, however more common items such as business card designs, rack cards, and other collateral are quoted as a "flat fee". Due to our low overhead, we are very competitive with our pricing. However, we refuse to sacrifice quality for a cheaper price. Every design, regardless of complexity, is a direct reflection of our company. In many instances, you get more than what you paid for.
How do I know I am going to like what you design?
We work through the process together. When developing a design for a client, we typically go through a three step process of development. During the first step, we provide you with several concept sketches. These are usually very quick rough drafts to give you an idea of what we were thinking. Once you pick a concept you would like to develop further, we go to step two. This is where we would take the agreed upon sketch and turn it into a more functional design, adding color and style aspects that compliment your business. When this stage is complete, we send it to you for one last look before going to stage 3. During this final stage, we implement and requested changes to the design if necessary, then package it for final release. Once full payment has been rendered, we upload the file to our server for you to download.
As you can see, the process is designed to allow flexibility to steer the design in the direction you want, without waisting a lot of design hours with unnecessary revisions.
Can you design some ideas before I commit?
Sorry.. But we do not perform any work without a signed contract and a deposit. We are happy to schedule a meeting with you prior to the signing a contract so that we may brainstorm a few ideas.
I don't know what I want or need. What do I do?
Not a problem at all! We love it when are clients have no idea what they want. It allows us to be creative without limitations. Just schedule a meeting, and we can talk about what your company's needs are. Typically, this is all we need to come up with a few concepts that will compliment your business.
I have an idea of what I want, but can't draw it. What can I do?
That's why you need us! We have the talent & experience to take idea and turn it into a functional design. What you won't find here are pretentious artist who bully their clients into buying what they want to draw. If a clients concept is fundamentally wrong, we will suggest ways to make it more palatable to the public, or give a clear and concise reason why we recommend changing the concept.
I already have a logo, but it is old. Can you update it?
Sure thing! Modernization of a logo can be an excellent way to re-brand your business without losing your brand's legacy.
How long does it take to have something designed?
Although every design is different, on items such as logos, business cards, fliers, and event posters can be completed within 2- 5 days. The key to speed relies more on the client's quick response with any revisions. Websites & Architectural renderings are more time consuming, and depending on the scope of work involved may take weeks to complete. If you have a critical deadline that has to be met, please let us know, and we will do our very best to accommodate you. Although we work very quickly, we never sacrifice quality or creativity.
What is the difference between Vector artwork & Raster?
Vector artwork is a point to point system that allows a graphic to be scaled infinitely without losing resolution or clarity. Most logo designs are created in vector programs like Adobe Illustrator for this very reason. The graphic is made up of lots of little points with lines connection each one ( vectors) to create various shapes. The program them fills in these shapes with solid colors. The benefit to this method is that the information doesn't lose resolution when scaled, and it can also be interpreted by various manufacturing items for things like signs, or vinyl window graphics. The cons are that you cannot get soft blends of color between the objects, since each subtle color would require its own vector shape. This would be like trying to paint in all the loops in a bundle of wires.. very very time consuming.
Raster Artwork is the same method that your digital camera uses ( like a Jpg or Tiff image) . The image is made up of thousands of little squares of color (pixels). Each pixel can be any color in the spectrum, which allows you to create very detailed images. The more pixels you have, the more detail you get. The downside to this method is that when you take a small image and make it bigger, the pixels increase as well. This can create a fuzzy or "pixelated" image.
As you can see, each method has a specific use when creating digital artwork.
Do you have any references?
Good ones? Hmm...
Actually yes, we have plenty of references. and they are all good too! We have designed for several nationwide companies , as well as tons of local ones. We treat every client like they are family.. well.. better than family, because we won't pop in when you are in the middle of eating dinner.
Check out the testimonials located at the bottom of our portfolio pages and see what our clients think of us.
My print company wants "Camera Ready" artwork. Can you provide that?
Yes we can. We use industry standard design software, and can provide you with almost any file format you may need. For the record, "Camera Ready" is an old term used back when most designs were done with pen & ink. The printer would take a photograph of the clients art, and resize it for whatever purpose was needed for printing. Clean dark lines and bright white backgrounds were critical for good reproduction, hence the term "Camera Ready" was born.
I need business cards and other items, do you offer printing?
Yes we do! Although we do not offer in-house printing, we have partnered with both offset printers as well as textile & embroidery to bring you the highest quality at very competitive prices ( better than those on-line guys, and better quality too!). We have worked with these printers for years, which means your design will look as good on screen as it does on paper.
Do you offer any package deals?
We sure do!
Check out our "Start-Up Packages" for great deals to get your company up to date!
My company needs a website. What do I need to get started?
We make it easy to get started. For a website, you need three things. A domain name, hosting for that name, and content. Lucky for you, we can provide all three! Once we have your domain name picked out, and your hosting squared away, then we sit down with you to figure out what you need your site to do. With that, we will create a mock up site for you look at. This is just the "pretty picture" side of things that your customers will see when they visit your page. Much like our standard 3 stage design process, once the concept us agreed upon, we go to work filling the various pages with content about your business. This is the part where your participation is critical, since you know your business better than anyone. The content you provide to us will be molded until it is "Web friendly" and added to each corresponding page. Pretty simple right? Well.. we are leaving out the boring details like coding, seo, content management systems, and other tech jargon. Trust us though, when it is done you will love it, and it will function flawlessly.
What is a domain?
A domain is the name of your website, technically called a URL. For instance, the domain for this website is "squeegie.net". It is the web address people will type in to get to your site. Picking a good domain name is just as important as the design of the website itself. A good rule of thumb is to keep it as short and easy to remember as possible. Don't use substitute letters ( i.e. using a z instead of an s), try not to hyphenate, and choose a name that can be typed easily without much trouble.
Cost of a domain name can vary depending on how long you would like to own it. 1 year is the minimum, all the way to lifetime. We are a certified broker for Network Solutions, so obtaining your domain will be as painless as possible.
What is hosting?
So you have your domain.. well you need a place to park it! That is where hosting comes into the picture. Hosting is basically a server with an Internet connection that you upload your website to. When someone types in your address ( URL), their computer sends a signal over to the server to pull up the page for that site.
Hosting cost are based on the amount of traffic or "bandwidth" that your site uses. The more higher the bandwidth requirements, the higher your hosting cost will be. Don't worry though. Most start-up sites never exceed the basic hosting cost ( usually around $250-$500 a year).
What does an average website cost?
Averaging a cost of a website is hard to do. Just like building a house, there are many variables that can greatly affect the price. However, the ballpark cost of designing a website is around $150-$200 per page. An average site has between 5-7 pages. Complexity of design, special features, custom coding, CMS and other back-end utilities can increase the cost dramatically.
Can you build a website that I can change myself?
Yes. It is called a CMS site, or "Content Management System". This allows you to add photos or text at will through a web interface. CMS sites are more expensive due to the custom coding required to make them work, but can save you money in site management fees if you plan on changing your site frequently.
What is SEO?
SEO is short for Search Engine Optimization. What that means is that a search engine ( such as Google) has a specific algorithm that it uses to decide who's site shows up at the top of the list of choices when someone types in a specific keyword. While you may not think that is a very big deal, what being at the top of the list means is that potential customers will see your site before your competitors. Thereby bettering your chances of them clicking your link and purchasing your products. When we build a web page, we follow a specific set of rules that the search engines are looking for, so that your chances of getting a higher ranking are better than the others. Careful though, just like any industry, there are nefarious SEO companies that use what is called "black hat" methods to trick the search engines into giving you a higher ranking. While this may cause a dramatic spike in your rankings, the site is usually put on a restricted status within a month or two, and has to undergo a stringent series of protocol changes before the search engines will allow their "spiders" to mine content for the rankings.
We do not use any black hat methods, and only follow the protocols provided by the search engines themselves to help increase the rankings of our clients websites.
Can you work off of blueprints or CAD files?
Sure can! Although we prefer native CAD files, we can use anything from a construction blueprints to a basic sketch on a cocktail napkin.
What do I need to provide you?
The more information we have, the closer your rendering will resemble the final product. Sample colors, sample materials, actual site photos, the more the better.
How many rendering views are included?
That is negotiated prior to the start of the project, and are priced accordingly.
Can you render interiors?
Yes we can and yes we have. We can work closely with your interior decorator, or create a sample interior from scratch.
Can you do animations?
Yes , we can create fly-through animations, wide angle panning shots, and even put together fully scored presentations for your project.
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A fully immersive theatrical experience based on the works of Clarice Lispector, Brazil's most acclaimed female writer. October 18th - November 18th, 2018 Thursday - Saturday at 8 PM Sunday at 7 PM Benefit performance on October 27th Aich Studio - 218 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010 "If you were you, how would you be and what would you do?" The moment you Read More »Find out more »
Beautiful Day Without You
Origin Theatre Company's Off Broadway World Premiere "Beautiful Day Without You" by Marco Calvani Directed by: Erwin Maas With Dan Butler, Richarda Abrams, Anne Son November 1-25, 2018 West End Theatre, 263 West 86th Street, NYC 10024 http://www.origintheatre.org/ 866-811-4111 Tickets: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/34745?sitePreference=normal Costume/Lighting/Set Design: Guy de Lancey Sound Design: Fan Zhang Stage Management: Miriam Hyfler and Heather KleinFind out more »
THREE LEAGUE MEMBERS INVOLVE: playwright: Fengar Gael director: Joan Kane actor: Sandra Bargman In Shakespeare's The Tempest, the sorceress, Sycorax, was reported to be deceased, but Sycorax is alive, having waited five hundred years for the ideal technology to reveal the truth of her tale to the widest possible audience: the World Wide Web of the Internet. While Big Brother was watching, Big Sister was waiting! Now her Read More »Find out more »
The Hotel Belleclaire…
The Hotel Belleclaire Book & Lyrics by June Rachelson-Ospa, Music by Kezia Hirsey, directed by Ned Farley November 2-17 (World Premiere) Marilyn, Eve and Gloria meet over five years sharing their collective journeys towards their inevitable golden years. They muddle through divorce, loss and graying hair accompanied by a fun, uplifting original score, discovering that love and enduring true friendship are the real ingredients making Read More »Find out more »
The Hello Girls – a NEW MUSICAL, NOV 13 – DEC 22, 2018 NOTE– Sat., Dec. 8 post-show talk with author of THE HELLO GIRLS
From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz -- THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America's first women soldiers. These intrepid heroines courageously served as bi-lingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I. They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations. Celebrate the centennial of Read More »Find out more »


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I feel a little guilty saying this, given the drought that much of the country is suffering from, but it's been a hot and rainy summer here. We've had fairly regular storms, and most of them have been thunderstorms. They are often short and isolated; sometimes there will be a violent 20-minute storm in one town but a town 5 miles away will be completely dry. Continue reading
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Oh paper, I just can't quit ya.
When I was a little girl and wandered away from my mother in the supermarket, she usually didn't panic about it. After the first few times, she knew where to find me, so she often let me go my own way for at least a few minutes before she came to collect me.
I was always in the stationery aisle.
I wasn't there because I needed anything specific for school. Most of the time, I didn't even ask to buy anything. I just liked looking at the notebooks, picking them up to run my hand over the blank pages, turning to the middle and taking a nice deep whiff of the paper right near the binding. I sifted through the folders and checked for any loose pens that I could possibly test. I didn't realize it at the time, but what I loved about the stationery aisle was all of the potential in that blank paper and unopened glue bottles and unsharpened pencils. Continue reading


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When you're craving a pizza packed with summer's most delectable produce but can't imagine blasting the oven at high temps in summer's heat, consider grilling up some naan outdoors and topping the bread with your favorite veggies!
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- Any combination of fresh vegetables (peppers, onions, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, etc) cut into slices
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Leafy green vegetables (spinach, arugula or other greens), cut into thin slices (chiffonade)
- canned chopped tomatoes or pesto
- 1-2 slices naan bread
- shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese, optional
Heat grill to high heat.
Toss sliced vegetables, except for leafy greens, in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill vegetables until lightly charred on both sides.
Brush both sides of naan bread with oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Grill both sides of bread until lightly toasted.
Reduce grill heat to low.
Spread tomatoes or pesto over bread, and top with grilled vegetables and cheese, if using.
Place pizza back on grill and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, to warm vegetables and melt any cheese.
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Grilled Vegetable Flatbread Pizza
Servings per Recipe: 2Amount per Serving
Calories: 409
Calories from Fat: 114
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 512mg
Potassium: 378mg
Carbohydrates: 59g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Protein: 14g
Sugars: 4g
Vitamin A: 34%
Vitamin C: 21%
Calcium: 14%
Iron: 13%
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My inaugural wedding collection takes its inspiration from icons of fashion, style and beauty. You can find images of this collection below.
Your wedding cake design can be tailored and customised based upon my collection or upon any of your own ideas.
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New cake projects will be presented here on a regular basis, and other cake designs are available on request. Please see my Facebook page or Instagram feed for further inspiration.
Alongside my cakes, I love nothing more than to create extra special details unique to your celebration. I present below a selection of my recent miniature cakes, biscuits and confectionery.
These are perfect for a unique gift, bespoke wedding favour or an elegant table place setting. Everything I create can be either boxed individually or presented in a clear bag, tied with a beautiful ribbon.


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The Principle of Non-attachment and the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism
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Nov 25, 2018
The Noble Eightfold Path is an important part of the Buddhist system of thought. Each of the items on the path is related to an underlying Buddhist principle: non attachment. Know some remarks on non attachment, its history, and its relation to modern Buddhism and the Eightfold Path.
According to the teachings of Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path allows followers to escape from the inevitable suffering of life by making progress toward enlightenment, which represents an end to the cycle of death and rebirth.
Different schools of Buddhist thought hold different opinions on whether the Eightfold Path is the only way for enlightenment, whether it is the best way to get enlightenment, whether following the Path guarantees enlightenment. It is clear that each principle on the Noble Eightfold Path is related to the fundamental Buddhist value of nonattachment.
Nonattachment is important for history, understanding, practice of Buddhist philosophy and religion. In Buddhism, it is frequently recounted that Buddha, then known as Siddhartha Gautama, began his spiritual journey by giving up all his possessions and leaving family to seek truth.
This anecdote is widely thought to represent the importance of giving up all one has, including all the emotional attachments to family, friends, and places. (Incidentally, this mandate is echoed by Jesus Christ in the Gospels, but as a Christian principle it receives far less attention.)
To a large extent, Buddha's own spiritual journey is taken to be an exemplar of the Buddhist spiritual journey in general.
Therefore, the fact that Siddhartha left his home and all he held dear is thought to be, not only a parable about the importance of nonattachment, but an instruction that spiritual seekers in the Buddhist tradition should rid themselves of these attachments first, in order to progress toward their own enlightenment.
History of Buddhism is thousands of years old. Over the course of this time span the system of thought has undergone innumerable changes and branched into different versions. Thus, any statement about what Buddhism teaches must be accompanied by some degree of equivocation, unless it is a factual statement about history of Buddhism or contents of its texts.
This is especially true with regard to the Noble Eightfold Path and the principle of nonattachment. The majority of practitioners of Buddhism around the world do not give up their possessions and leave their families. Instead of taking nonattachment to this extreme, most Buddhists engage in this practice in ways compatible with daily life.
As per one school of thought, nonattachment is a mental state, not a material state. It doesn't matter, whether one accumulates wealth or raises a family, as the enlightened spirit is completely indifferent to all states of affairs in the material world. This introduces one of the most widely known paradoxes of Buddhism, directly relating to nonattachment.
Although Buddhists are encouraged to cultivate nonattachment, ridding themselves of all emotional ties to the world and coming to understand the fundamental valueless nature of everything that happens in this life, the argument has been made that nonattachment itself constitutes a kind of attachment.
People who hold this opinion claim that striving for nonattachment is still striving, and one is attached to nonattachment because one is trying to achieve that state.
A common approach to nonattachment is to consider it a mental state. So, even if the person has family or job, he can practice nonattachment by limiting the degree of emotional affect by these things. To some, mainly in the West, this is like a heartless, noncommittal philosophy, as many Buddhists do not worship deities like many monotheistic practitioners.
However, by adopting this attitude toward live and the universe, Buddhists can work on perfecting the Noble Eightfold Path by engaging in its recommendations: right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
No matter what stage a person is at in his or her own spiritual journey, giving pause to consider the principle of nonattachment can help with progress in these eight steps.
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Chopard and Gemfields Create A New Industry-Leading Partnership
Chopard's 'Journey to Sustainable Luxury' continues with a new milestone for coloured gemstones at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Building on its successful collaboration with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) in South America, supporting local artisanal gold mining communities and introducing products made from Fairmined gold, the luxury jewellery and watch company has created a unique partnership with Gemfields, the world's single largest producer of coloured gemstones.
In an industry first, the emeralds will be fully validated by Eco-Age's Green Carpet Challenge (GCC) Principles of Sustainable Excellence.
Eco-Age – experts in sustainable mining practices and Chopard's partner in developing the Journey to Sustainable Luxury – will use its considered GCC Principles of Sustainable Excellence to verify the mining site and parent organization, covering social welfare, environmental protection, training provision and security for workers.
Turning the red carpet green
To celebrate the beginning of this new phase of the journey, Chopard unveiled a capsule collection of Green Carpet High Jewellery within its Red Carpet Collection. The unveiling took place at the Cannes Film Festival last May and included responsibly sourced emeralds in Chopard's Green Carpet Collection for the very first time.
These beautiful Green Carpet creations were debuted on the famous red carpet by Julianne Moore. Julianne, who has walked the Green Carpet Challenge before, wore the incredible statement earrings along with a ring, both crafted in Fairmined certified gold and featuring the validated emeralds from Gemfields and diamonds sourced from the IGC group, which is certified by the RJC Code of Practices.
Julianne Moore commented:"I love emeralds and Chopard jewelry, and am so fortunate to partner with Chopard on their Journey to sustainable luxury. Simply wearing jewelry is a luxury, but knowing that the stones and the gold have been ethically sourced and mined makes the experience truly valuable. I am so impressed by Caroline Scheufele and her dedication to sustainability – she is truly a pioneer in this area. Lucky me – to wear jewelry on the red carpet that is beautiful both inside and out!
Leading the industry
The partnership between Chopard and Gemfields will set the agenda for a global sustainable standard in coloured gemstones which currently does not exist. By working together with Eco-Age, and trusted suppliers such as Gemfields, Chopard can set an example of best practice in the mining of coloured gemstones, demonstrate leadership in the forging of industry alliances for global standards and continue to support local communities in the most remote regions where these extremely rare raw materials are mined.
Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard said: "We are so proud of what we have achieved so far with our Journey to Sustainable Luxury. It has been challenging at times, but the results are incredible. Chopard is defined by true luxury and today this means knowing where the precious materials in our jewellery come from and having this independently validated. Gemfields' fabled emeralds are a wonderful addition toour Green Carpet Collection of High Jewellery".
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Gemfields is one of the world's leading suppliers of coloured gemstones, specialising in emeralds and amethysts from Zambia and rubies from Mozambique. The company oversees the mining and marketing of coloured gemstones from some of the world's finest gemstones deposits, responsibly and transparently.
Working in countries with mining is a real challenge that Gemfields recognises and works to create a long-term sustainable, integrity-driven operation, not just for themselves but also for countries and communities impacted. As it develops its strategy its aim is to be recognised as a business that operates to international and best practice standards and transparently communicates on a variety of contextual yet prioritised issues.
Ian Harebottle, CEO of Gemfields: 'Gemfields is exceptionally honoured to be collaborating with Chopard in supplying our rare Zambian emeralds for their 'Journey to Sustainable Luxury'. This is such a significant step, not only for Chopard and Gemfields, but for the broader luxury industry as a whole. Gemfields is committed to pioneering a safer, more responsible and transparent approach to the mining and distribution of coloured gemstones.This prestigious partnership, with the involvement of Livia Firth and her dedicated team at Eco-Age, provides a clear example of what can be achieved when people come together with one common objective.'


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Kandos Cement #5 Kiln is the kiln that made the cement that made the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
#5 Kiln played a vital role building Sydney and the nation over many decades and is a very significant part of our 20th Century Industrial Heritage.
This 34 ton mid-section of #5 Kiln was originally harvested as a "spare part" when the Kandos Cement plant closed in 2011. It now lies at the rear of Sibelco's non-operational lime plant at Charbon , slowly and surely turning to rust, a spare for a plant that is unlikely ever fire a kiln again.
Over the past 2 years Kandos Museum has been pressing Sibelco for the return of this very significant piece of Australia's 20th Century Industrial Heritage to Kandos, to make it part of the museum's collection so that #5 can continue to serve the people of Kandos and be saved for future generations to appreciate that great things, like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, did happen, and can happen, in small towns, and the role that these towns played in making modern Australia.
But we need your help to save #5 Kiln. Add your name to our petition to Jean-Luc Deleersynder, CEO of Sibeloc in Antwerp, share our post and petition and ask your local Member, both State and Federal, to add their weight to our efforts in preserving this very significant part of Australia's Industrial Heritage.
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…i never told you…
February 28, 2010
I miss those blue eyes
How you kiss me at night
I miss the way we sleep
Like there's no sunrise
Like the taste of your smile
I miss the way we breathe
But I never told you
What I should have said
No, I never told you
I just held it in
And now,
I miss everything about you
Can't believe that I still want you
And after all the things we've been through
I miss everything about you
Without you
I see your blue eyes
Everytime I close mine
You make it hard to see
Where I belong to
When I'm not around you
It's like I'm alone with me
But I never told you
What I should have said
No, I never told you
I just held it in
And now,
I miss everything about you
Can't believe that I still want you
And after all the things we've been through
I miss everything about you
Without you
But I never told you
What I should have said
No, I never told you
I just held it in
And now,
I miss everything about you
Can't believe that I still want you
And after all the things we've been through
I miss everything about you
Without you
– colbie caillat
walking away
February 25, 2010
I can't wait around indefinitely for your commitment.
You knew full well that i'm a damaged person who finds it difficult to believe, yet you did everything to convince me, and then you disappeared. It makes me wonder who i am to you, really. Your nonchalance is disturbing and insensitive, and contrary to what you think, it is a most screwed up defense mechanism.
So i'm leaving. Because i'm worth more than that, despite what you made me feel.
I'll slowly stand up again by myself, whether or not you resolve your issues. But i really hope you do.
momma's in TX
February 21, 2010
so my mom decided at the last minute to come visit me for a week before she goes back to work in mid-march. i've been kinda down lately because i dont really know many people in the area and just started working at the hospital so i haven't made any friends yet. trust me, my friend count is very low these days… very atypical. haha. so when she called and asked if i'd love some company i didn't hesitate. she flew in on thursday night and will leave early on thursday morning.
friday i got home early from work to find mom baking 6 dozen cookies for me to freeze, chicken was boiling for a dinner casserole, and two dozen roses were on my counter in a gorgeous vase! nice way to come home. we watched a few episodes of FRIENDS and i crashed early.
saturday i woke up to the smell of eggs, bacon, and toast. took a quick shower and we were off to explore. mom wanted to go to Macys, plus i needed to get more makeup from MAC so we headed towards temple about 20 minutes north. mom found some good clothes and of course they dont carry MAC cause they aren't a "big" macys. oh well, i tried. off to find a kirklands (mom has been addicted ever since we went to one in houston in december) store in austin. we hit up Kohls, Kirklands (i bought two vases for my apartment), and of course mom insisted we go to michaels to get the vases set up. she knew if we left and she didn't get it done, my vases would still be empty when she came back next time. she knows me too well. ahhaha. well here was the end result. they came out really good.
still determined to find my makeup i thought i'd try my luck and look up a nordstrom in the area. low and behold i found one… so we drive down the 183. it didn't even hit me where we were driving and as we turn into the parking lot we notice a bunch of people standing along the road taking pictures. we look across the street and there is the IRS building where the guy flew his private plane into on Thursday. crazy! didn't even try looking for it, just stumbled upon it. needless to say, the nordstrom was a nordstrom rack (at least i know where one is now i guess). still looking for a nordstrom around here :(. but my day was a success cause i found a 'big" macy's where they had my makeup. lol. big lebowski time (i know i have an exciting life… watch movies on a friday and saturday night)!!!
now its sunday and i thought i'd surprise her and make her breakfast. thought i'd heard her getting up so i started the eggs, etc. and when all was said and done she didn't come out of her room… she's still sleeping. so im trying to eat all 6 eggs hahaha. its not working so well. oh well. man its 1030 and she's still not up. well… till later.
i wish you love
February 14, 2010
I wish you bluebirds in the spring
To give your heart a song to sing
And then a kiss, but more than this
I wish you love
And in July a lemonade
To cool you in some leafy glade
I wish you health
But more than wealth
I wish you love
My breaking heart and I agree
That you and I could never be
So with my best
My very best
I set you free
I wish you shelter from the storm
A cozy fire to keep you warm
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
But most of all when snowflakes fall
I wish you love
I wish you love
I wish you love, love, love, love, love
I wish you love
– rachael yamagata
p.s. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY or ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY 🙂
if it kills me-jason mraz
February 12, 2010
for those of us girls who are secretly in love with their best friend…
Hello, tell me you know
Yeah, you figured me out
Something gave it away
It would be such a beautiful moment
To see the look on your face
To know that I know that you know now
And baby that's a case of my wishful thinking
You know nothing
Well you and I
Why, we go carrying on for hours on end
We get along much better
Than you and your boyfriend
Well all I really wanna do is love you
A kind much closer than friends use
But I still can't say it after all we've been through
And all I really want from you is to feel me
As the feeling inside keeps building
And I will find a way to you if it kills me
If it kills me
How long, can I go on like this,
Wishing to kiss you,
Before I rightly explode?
This double life I lead isn't healthy for me
In fact it makes me nervous
If I get caught I could be risking it all
Cause maybe there's a lot that I miss
In case I'm wrong
If I should be so bold
I'd ask you to hold my heart in your hand
I'd tell you from the start how I've longed to be your man
But I never said I word
I guess I'm gonna miss my chance again
All I really wanna do is love you
A kind much closer than friends use
But I still can't say it after all we've been through
And all I really want from you is to feel me
As the feeling inside keeps building
And I will find a way to you if it kills me
If it kills me
If it kills me
I think it might kill me
And all I really want from you is to feel me
Yeah, the feeling inside keeps building
I'll find a way to you if it kills me
If it kills me
It might kill me
in regards to haven't met you yet…
February 10, 2010
in an earlier post i wrote about my frustration the past few years with seeing most of my friends falling in love, getting married, and now having kids. i look back on the kids i graduated with and i feel like a good majority are in this phase of life, and a part of me feels like im stuck falling behind. i've wondered when will it finally be my time to be happy? when will it be my time to start a family? well anyways, even through the frustration i've continued to pray and have continued to trust in God's plan for my life. i was emptying my book boxes one day and was sitting down and for some reason i felt like i needed to read boy meets girl by joshua harris. i read this book many years ago, however after rereading it i knew that it was God working in me. two quotes that i had highlighted before but never fully took them to heart, i now understood. it was like i was reading it for the first time, funny how growing up makes you see things differently…
"Maybe you wish your Prince or Princess would have arrived by now. But God is right on schedule. He knows exactly what He's doing. He sees you right where you are. He hasn't forgotten you. He hasn't overlooked you. The circumstances you're going through–no matter how difficult–are part of the very happy ending He has planned."
"Real love is always fated. It has been arranged before time. It is the most meticulously prepared of coincidences. And fate, of course, is simply a secular term for the will of God, and coincidence for his grace."
God is good. His love for me is endless. this was just what i needed to remember that i'm right where i need to be ♥
doing alot of thinking
February 9, 2010
so my devotion today was Psalm 121.
I lift up my eyes to the hills–
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip–
he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord will keep you from all harm–
he will watch over your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
sometimes i randomly open the bible to a page and read from the first word i see. well tonight happened to land on the story of Mordecai from Esther. his life story is one filled with many challenges that he turned into opportunities. basically, God blended both character and circumstances to accomplish great things in Mordecai's life. this showed me that God uses situations i face daily to weave a pattern of godliness into my character. some lessons that i learned from reading Mordecai's life story: 1) the opportunities we currently have are more important than the ones i wish i had, 2) i need to focus on the present moment and not get stuck in what happened in the past or what i look forward to in the future, 3) i can trust God to weave together the events of my life for my best, even though i may not be able to see the overall pattern, and 4) the rewards for doing right are not always seen at first, but they are guaranteed by God himself.
i've noticed the past week that i am no longer a real positive person. i have been disappointed with things army-wise that have happened in the past month or so and i've let it really get to me. i usually dread going to work, i see the negative of every situation, i find myself complaining alot, and really looking forward to 978 days from now when i can officially be out of the army. also, i dont think it helps that another girl im with in the program has a list of complaints daily… i think i just get sucked in and agree whether or not i actually believe them to be true–it really affects my attitude and how i then see the rest of my day. today i was especially having a hard time so i continued to ask God to help me see the positives, and to help me keep a positive attitude throughout my day. luckily i can say that whenever i felt a negative thought come in i quickly asked for Gods strength and help… im one day in of being positive, i hope to keep this streak up 🙂
so… i ask you to pause and seek Gods help to respond appropriately to the situations you find yourself in today and everyday. may you see the blessings with a positive heart rather than with a negative one.
i just haven't met you yet
February 8, 2010
the past few years i've been frustrated because it seems like im behind all my friends in the getting married, having kids aspect of life. i've always put school and work before dating, i dont know why. maybe i figured if i had my career figured out then everything else would just fall into place. so last year i decided no boys, im not gonna worry about it, im just gonna leave everything up to God and hopefully he'll leave me alone for awhile haha… little did i know i'd be thrown into many directions with many options none of which i asked for. when i was dating preston last year he always played this song and i had to laugh because both him and i knew we weren't meant for each other but that we were "waiting" for the one that we hadn't yet met…
I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.
I Tried So Very Hard Not To Lose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility
And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Mmmmm ….
I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life
And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility
Mmmmm ……
And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Give So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United
And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility
Mmmm …..
And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get
Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get
I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love …..
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love …..
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
a little bit of the reasons why i do what i do
February 5, 2010
here's a video that my mom had posted on her facebook page a long time ago and i just saw. i can't exactly explain all the reasons why i joined the military i think alot of them are pretty self explanatory and from personal experiences. as most of my family knows… my cousin PFC Cory Kosters died in Iraq on March 5, 2007. since his death i've wanted to help injured soldiers in any way that i can.
I am a compassionate and empathetic individual and I feel like the soldiers of present and past have risked their lives daily to provide me with the freedoms for which I am grateful. One way I can show how much I appreciate them and their families is by providing them with the best nursing care I can give. Knowing that many soldiers are serving away from their loved ones and relatives, it can be difficult for them to feel the direct support and love they might need. If I can be that comforting hand and calming support when they are far from those, then I will feel like I am doing my job. the nurse in me loves helping people… and why not help those who risk their lives daily so that americans can be back home safe and free.
i want to be deployed to iraq/afghanistan and i know that scares the crap out of my mom but i feel like if i can make a difference for one soldier then that is huge for me. well heres a video of what we do 🙂
a letter of longing
February 2, 2010
To that someone who will never be replaced,
I sat beneath the star-spangled sky watching you. You're laughing with your friends, cracking silly jokes with joy written all over your face. You're happy indeed and indeed you've missed them. It's been a long time since you have left. I missed your laughter, those eyes of yours that held all the beauty in the world and our moments, such memories filled with endless wonder. We could have died of happiness, or at least I could have.
Now you're back. Truly my prayers have been answered, that those long cold nights of crying were not in vain. It's sad though, how you forgot about me, how you ignored my presence, how I had to steal glimpses of you, how I sit here, here under this thick, moonless, black canvass craving for your attention.
I guess I have no more room in your heart. I guess all the roles in your little theater show have already been taken, that happiness is only a state of mind, a phony dream, a trap of wonderful promises. Still, I'll leave a space for you in my heart, in case you'll need me, in case you'll return.


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Scott Harmon and Mike Maples are synonymous with Austin tech. They co-founded software developer Motive, which went public in 2004, and before that worked together at Tivoli Software, which was bought by IBM in 1996 for almost $750 million. Maples — who's since become a prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist with early investments in Twitter, Cruise Automation and Okta — has just made a big bet on Harmon's newest stealth start-up, Swivel, which appears to be a competitor to WeWork. According to a filing with the SEC on Friday, Maples has invested $1 million in a Harmon-led project called Poquito. It's Maples second investment in the company, as he previously invested $850,000, according to a filing in November.


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(Pictures are from Park Güell in Barcelona – Isn't it beautiful?)
Hi guys and welcome!
If there is any message I want to get across this week, it's this one: You can and SHOULD have fun with your hair no matter what length it is!
Just because our hair is shorter, doesn't mean we have to give up on beautiful braids and hairstyles!
I'm the perfect example! 🙂 I've been growing my hair out from a bob cut, and since I re-profiled my instagram account to a hair account in mid May, I've hardly had the same hairstyle two days in a row! And it has been about 4 months! Wow… You guys constantly motivate me to try new things! 😉
This week I want to show you how to do this requested French Fishtail Braid Updo with Lace Braids!
When it comes to short hair, my trick for this and many other hairstyles, is to simply tuck in the ends of the braid and pin them in place with bobby pins. It will look more elegant than leaving the shorter peaces down. Another upside is that nobody is really going to be able to tell what your hair length is 😉
This hairstyle works perfectly on long hair as well, but then you can simply leave the fishtail braid down and pull it apart for a fuller look.
Watch this video to see the how to and have fun braiding! Remember that you can leave me comments and suggestions as to what you would like me to do next! 😉 I'd love to hear what you think!
Until next time! Kisses from Barcelona! :*
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Asia-Watch: "VANK declares war on Gutenberg"November 1st, 2006 . by Matt
Koreans are trying to claim credit for the invention of the printing press. Gutenberg's printing press was unique for the combination of special inks, paper, and type that it used, and differed significantly from the Korean printing press, which was based on an earlier printing press invented by the Chinese
Asia-Watch has a two part report on VANK trying to claim credit for the invention of the printing press for Korea. Obviously, this is not true. VANK has been accused of spamming and cyber-terrorism when pushing its agenda.
More on VANK here and here. There are also VANK'ers on Wikipedia, or people with the same ideas. Read about their distortions here and here.
Read about VANK's distortion of the history of the printing press on Asia-Watch – part one and part two.


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Oculus Warns Gear VR Users Against Using The headset With Galaxy Note7
September 5, 2016
If you own the Samsung Galaxy Note7-compatible Gear VR, you should refrain from using the headset with the smartphone until you get the latter replaced. That's what Oculus - whose technology powers the VR headset - is saying.
"Samsung has issued a product exchange program for all Note7 devices due to battery issues," Oculus says on its official website. "Don't use your Note7 with Gear VR until you get your replacement." The company has also sent an email (presumably to all Gear VR users) with the same warning.
There's, however, no word on the potential risk involved, but given that the email says "your safety is our number one priority," we can't help but speculate that using the devices together could also cause the Samsung Galaxy Note7 to explode.


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thanks for those, I will check them out
I am far from a security expert, but one thing I do on my scripts that process form data is this....before it accepts any post data I have something like this
//Prevent form script hijack by serving only request from this domain
$myReferer = "http://mywebsite.com/";
$referer = ($_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER']);
if ($myReferer != $referer) {
echo "Unauthorized Request";
Just change the $myReferer to your url.
It seems to help with cross site scripting by killing the script if the referal does not come from your domain. Is there a way around this....I dunno.
And I have not really looked at WA's cms code to see if it already has something like this in place, it may....not sure.
edit... i just did a find and replace search for 'HTTP_REFERER' and didn't find any instances.
so I opened up the WA_Globals file and added this
$mysite = "http://www.mysite.com/myCMSfolder/admin/contents_insert.php"
(you need to edit that to point at your site files)
then I opened contents_insert, and directly below this line
<?php require_once( "../WA_Globals/WA_Globals.php" ); ?>
I added this
if (isset($_POST["Insert_x"])){
$referer = ($_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER']);
if ($referer != $mysite) {echo "Unauthorized Request"; die;}
I tested it and it seemed to work....I tried to attack it, but it passed my tests
(again..not an expert, lol.. a hacker I am NOT)
you would need to do this again for the contents_update page.
maybe someone will know of a better approach


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Hello gentle readers! After being away for awhile, im finally back to blogging and what better topic than the new upcoming December Arcade!.
Blog Update: The Arcade is now open!
Its an event we all know and love(or hate to love for the sake of our purses) and my favorite time of year for it is of course, Christmas!. Exile is participating with two fabulously wintry hair styles, First Frost and Snow Fall. The Naturals for both hairs are the rares and they have HUDS to control the ear muffs and Hat/Bow colors.
Happy playing!.
Detailed Report
- Wigs: Exile(Kavar Cleanslate)-First Frost and Snow Fall @ The Arcade
- Head: FIORE(Sanya Bilavio)-Soft 2.1
- Skin: ItGirls(Annie Jolifaunt)-Isabeli in Summer
- Body: SLink(Siddean Munro)-Hourglass
- Hands: SLink(Siddean Munro)-Casual
- Bracelet: Cae(Caelan Hancroft)-Fairytale @ The Gacha Garden


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Today's Printable Paper Doll Inspirations: Little Boys Clothing & Rocket Ships
I will confess that I tend to like girly clothing for the Poppets. Lots of skirts and ruffles and things, but I realized not every one shares my feelings, so I wanted to do some tom-boy clothing for them as well.
I'm not sure about the rocket. I think it would not make it to space, but oh well… not every rocket is a winner, as they say.
I want to give the pants deep pockets for collecting important things, like interesting rocks and other treasures of childhood. The colors were chosen to be masculine without feeling stodgy or old. It's a riff on a primary color scheme, really, with some orange added in for good measure.
The scheme was my original plan for the Asian Poppet paper doll that I posted earlier in the month, but I didn't like the yellow being in both the clothing and on the doll's stand. But, since I did like the color scheme, I used it in today's set of paper doll clothing.
I am all about recycling and limiting the work I have to do.
Need a paper doll to wear today's outfit? Pick a Poppet Paper Doll Here.