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I was a bullied kid. So I always feel sorrow when I see news reports about modern day bullying in school. All I can say to these kiddos is GET TOUGH and find solace in something, because bullying never really ends. There are plenty of jerks in adult life too. As a kid, my solace was always in writing stories and reading tons of books in my lavender-colored room (with light pink paint around the doors and window).
I dreaded school every day from about second grade until I finished senior year as a waddling teen pregnancy statistic. Bullies took money from me. I had sentimental jewelry stolen. On the bus, this one chick used to frog punch me on the arm until I guessed the magic word. No ... I never got the magic word correct. I remember wearing my coats in 70-90 degree weather (claiming to my mom the classroom was cold) just to have some padding against the punches. I got spit on. My looks got made fun of as well as my clothes. I got wads of gum tossed into my waist-length hair that resulted in me having shoulder length hair the next day. I was utterly distraught. Peanut butter didn't work , nor anything else, to get the gum out. I got racial remarks and because my last name is Hosein, I was heckled with all kinds of Saddam references. Some jocks played keep-away with my backpack and called me terrorist. Morons didn't care that I was of tropical origins; all they saw was a name and a skin tone.
But enough about childhood bullying. I'm here to discuss another type of bullying that I go through every day. It's not even human bullying. It's another realm of ostracism altogether.
Every time I walk into my closet, I'm ostracized.
I say EFF YOU, stupid purple skinny dress! Who needs you anyway. I only keep you because you're purple! (That's a lie; I cling to the hope of being skinny like a buzzard to roadkill.) There are other clothes in my closet way nicer than YOU! ..................... Wrong.
Forget you too, mean skinny black pants! I'll just go buy some new clothes that fit and leave you to rot in the back of my closet forever!!!! I have a great job and career. So maybe I'll go shopping after I pay this stack of bills.
I try so hard to focus on my work every chance I get. But as I sit on my bed, staring at the laptop screen, another screen taunts me ...
I have a novella to finish! Must. Stay. Focused. No distractions allowed. Suddenly ... visions of chocolate cupcakes dance in my head as the snack attack bully closes in on me.
Even responsibility becomes a bully and won't leave me in peace.
Then I think of all the things on my wish list that would thrill me out of dismay like a nicer smart phone, better cookware, the Kindle Fire (even though I'll never give up real books), new clothes and shoes, a treadmill to help lower my weight and cholesterol, a Wii for me and a Playstation 3 for the kids ... and so much more.
Then comes the biggest bully of all.
Like I said, kids. Get used to bullying. It's a part of life. I just learned to cope. I play Scrabble and Words With Friends on Facebook, converse with the love of my life, eat apples and oranges and Twinkies, shower my spawn with love and cynicism, read books, write books, procrastinate ... and life is always as good as I make it.


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He did Internet research on Nazis, terrorists and how to kill people silently. He made videos threatening to kill women, particularly sorority members, over perceived slights.
He obsessed over designer clothes and began playing the lottery, even driving to Arizona to buy Powerball tickets because the game wasn't available in California. He wrote about what he would do with his winnings.
"I will be able to fully indulge in everything I'm passionate about: exotic cars, luxurious mansions, expensive clothes, and of course, sex with beautiful girls," he wrote. "They will finally see me as the supreme man that I'm meant to be."
This was the portrait of a killer that emerged from a nine-month investigation by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department into the May 23, 2014, slayings that left six UC Santa Barbara students and Rodger dead and ignited renewed calls for national gun control measures.
The long-awaited study portrays Rodger, 22, as lonely and troubled. Investigators said he appeared to have no friends at Santa Barbara City College, where he was a student, and seethed about women and his own virginity. It also cataloged in graphic detail his rampage, which included stabbing his roommates' friend 94 times.
Although Rodger had several interactions with the Sheriff's Department before the rampage, the report found that deputies had no reason to put him on a mental health hold or conduct further investigation.
"There was nothing during the contact with [Rodger] that gave the deputies reason to believe he was a danger to himself or others," the report stated. "Such risk factors are required in order to place someone on an involuntary mental health hold, or to legally search their residence."
From an early age, Rodger struggled with social interactions and displayed anxious behavior, according to the report. In elementary school, he rarely engaged in conversation, frequently whispering when spoken to, preferring to write his answers on paper. He spent his recesses hiding behind a building instead of playing with other children. He was uneasy at birthday parties. During one trip to Disneyland — when he was about 5 or 6 years old — Rodger cried because there were "too many people."
The report noted that although Rodger saw counselors and received medication to treat the behavior, there was "no history of aggression while growing up."
As he got older, however, that changed. He grew angry toward women, who he felt had unjustly rejected him. Rodger became convinced that the only way to get a girlfriend was to become wealthy.
The report said Rodger had postponed his deadly rampage at least once because he was concerned that too many police would be around. Deputies said Rodger started preparing for the attack in December 2012. He spent nearly $2,500 between December 2012 and March 2013, purchasing guns and ammunition from stores in Burbank, Goleta and Los Angeles.
In February 2014, Rodger began visiting gun ranges. He made two separate ammunition purchases in March and visited two gun ranges in April, a month before the shooting.
"This activity indicates the suspect was 'ramping up' in the planning and rehearsing stages prior to committing the crimes on May 23, 2014" the report said.
The report broke down Rodger's murder rampage into 17 separate incidents, starting with killing his two roommates, Weihan "David" Wang, 20, and Cheng Yuan "James" Hong, 20. They were ambushed separately as they entered the apartment, stabbed to death and left in their bedroom.
Rodger then killed their friend, George Chen, 19, and left his body in the bathroom. Chen was stabbed 94 times, Wang 15 and Hong 25. Hong, who was still wearing his backpack, had apparently tried to defend himself because he had cuts to his hands and arms. Five of Hong's back wounds were "postmortem injuries," the report states.
Deputies said Rodger's bed and pillows had slashes and stabs in them, indicating that Rodger "may have been practicing his stabbing/slashing movements in order to rehearse and prepare himself for the attacks against his victims."
There was a three-hour gap between the stabbings and the start of the shootings. During that time, Rodger changed out of his bloodstained shirt and pants, went to Starbucks, where he bought a triple-vanilla latte, sent his manifesto to his parents and uploaded his "Retribution" video to YouTube, both outlining his deadly plans.
The shooting rampage lasted eight minutes and left three people dead and 14 others wounded, including a sheriff's deputy. Authorities said he hit seven people with his car and shot at pedestrians as he drove through town, firing at least 55 rounds.
At one point, he stopped next to a woman who was walking and asked, "Hey, what's up?"
When she answered, he smiled, showed her his handgun, then fired at her. The bullet whizzed past her face.
"The suspect continued to smile as he fired the pistol," the report states. The woman got away without being hit.
Rodger targeted a sorority house and shot three young women. Two of them, Veronika Weiss, 19, and Katie Cooper, 22, were killed. He opened fire on customers inside a local market and fatally wounded Christopher Michaels-Martinez, 20, the last victim to die at Rodger's hands.
Rodger shot himself inside his car after exchanging gunfire with deputies. He had three guns.
It was too late by the time his family and Santa Barbara County investigators had connected his videos and manifesto to the bloodshed occurring in Isla Vista.
When deputies identified Rodger as the gunman, they called his parents. They were already rushing to his home because of the disturbing manifesto he emailed to them. They were unaware of the violence he had inflicted.
About three hours after the shooting, deputies raided his apartment. In his room, they found the laptop on his bed "flipped open and turned on, displaying a YouTube page acknowledging that a video had just been uploaded. A screen shot from the suspect's 'Retribution' video was visible on this YouTube page."
Next to the manifesto, authorities found his journal. The final entry was made on the day of the shooting: "I had to tear some pages out because I feared my intentions would be discovered. I taped them back together as fast as I could. This is it. In one hour I will have my revenge on this cruel world. I HATE YOU ALLLL! DIE."
Times staff writer Richard Winton contributed to this report.

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Now I found great museum for cat lover "Matsuyama art museum" in Sosa-shi, Chiba prefecture.
There are many statues in the garden.
It's like the world of "Princess Mononoke"
Gazebo. I want to have a nap here.
Stone shaped like a fish. Is it cat's food?
Art work of cat makes me excited.
At the garden in front of the museum, I finally found a cat!!!
Kitty is also there!
Cats are free to walk in the museum, too.
After I went around in the museum, museum owner served me a cup of tea. As I said to her I really love cats and found there in a cat magazine, she called her cats to the garden.
Mii san. She is the boss of this museum.
He had longhair when he was a kitty but it changed to shorthair after molting in summer.
All cats were abandoned when kitty. He is father in raw of all cats.
The museum is surrounded by rice paddy. Old brother goes there and gets crawfish as kitties' toy.
The boss always looks sharply at me but I could pet her without being attacked.
The museum holds "Cat exhibition" every year. Over 2000 cat lovers come to the exhibition.
The owner said I should come again with lunch box and spend whole day next time.
There is a great spot worth going to for cat lovers even it's out-of-the-way place.
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|630 Matsuyama, Sosa-shi, Chiba, Japan
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Lovely card, the cut out ribbon is a nice touch. Your pile of cards is growing! Hugs, ValerieReplyDelete
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Lovely, rich red and a striking design. Love the embossing. Thanks a lot for joining in with my Festive 48. Hope you can link up again next week. Marina http://myperfectlifeuk.blogspot.co.ukReplyDelete
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That ribbon swag is so striking. A very elegant card.ReplyDelete
Hi Diane, Love this. What a beautiful card. There is something special about red and white at Christmas. Love the background embossed and the ribbon garland makes it perfect.ReplyDelete
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Oh I love that big and bold Merry and bow trim, Diane! The touch of silver and that embossed panel really has some texture going on! Love it!ReplyDelete
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Diane, this is so sweet and cute card! I love it! :)ReplyDelete
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I still love to see Christmas cards, no matter when in the year and this is a lovely card and a super idea, Carole Z XReplyDelete
Hi Diane. What a really pretty Christmas card! I love the simple white embossed background with the bold "Merry" and bow garland. That is really a striking design. People on your Christmas list are going to be so excited to receive these little works of love. <3 CandyReplyDelete
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Thank you so much for entering our Completely Christmas challenge 3 with your lovely card - we hope we'll see you again soon, Hazel, DT - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for March - I'd love to see it there too. xReplyDelete
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Annual Emotion was released as part of the Christmas collection RH put out last year. In the jar it just looks like another standard silver foil, take it out in the sun and it is slightly holographic! I thought that was SO cool, because silver foil + holo, an amazing combo!
I was very pleased with my first Rainbow Honey, can't wait to try more!
Until Next Time,
<3 Bec
*the products mentioned in this post were sent to me for my honest review. This in no way affects my opinion of them*


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Carl von Quanten
Swedish noble and military officer. Son of Frederik von Quanten and Elisabeth von Waalwijk. Married to Charlotte Magdalena von Scheiding, with whom he had six children.
Von Quanten's father died when Carl was nine, and Carl became a page at the court of the King of Sweden. From 1756 to 1759 he was in the military service of France, in 1759 he was a cornet in the Scanian cavalry regiment, in 1760 was promoted to the rank of Captain before in 1763 he became first major and later lieutenant-colonel in the service of the Brunswick horse guards. He returned to French service in 1771 from where he resigned in 1773.
In 1769 the publisher Johann Julius Hummel published six flute sonatas composed by von Quanten, and in 1773 was published "Tanker I Krigs-Wetenskapen", one of the first Swedish books on military science.
In 1778 Quanten established the entail of Quanteburg in the Swedish province of Dalsland.1
- 1. Sources include http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jacob_von_Quanten
Boswell met "Quanten, a Swede, an officer in the service of Brunswick" who "was kind enough to entertain [him] with some music this morning" on August 17, 1764, in Brunswick. The Swede also told Boswell about several of Boswell's kin, whose ancestors had emigrated to Sweden in the 17th century. Boswell described Quanten as follows:
"He plays delightfully on the German flute, and composes very well in a singular taste, with quick transitions from high to low notes, very hard to play. He paints too. He is a lively, genteel, brisk young man. He brought to my mind many ideas of healthy, accomplished foreign officers."


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A quarter century ago, David G. Bronner encountered an unlikely problem: he needed to spend a few hundred million dollars. The Minnesota native, who went to the University of Alabama to get his law and doctoral degree and never left the state, had been heading Alabama's pension fund since 1973. Under his lead, the Retirement Services of Alabama invested smartly and effectively, increasing the value of its portfolio from $500 million to $8 billion by the mid-1980s. But Bronner wanted to diversify the investments to decrease the likelihood of a shock to the system. And if he could kickstart tourism to the downtrodden state, well shucks, that would be a boon as well.
Bronner turned to Kevin Costner. "If you build it, they will come," the executive thought to himself, editing a baseball field in Iowa for a public golf course in the Heart of Dixie. Check that. Actually, Bronner imagined twenty-one golf courses spread out across eight sites around the state. He would make a golf trail. And the people would come.
(A brief aside about the Field of Dreams anecdote: while it appears in many stories about the creation of the Trail, it is, very likely, apocryphal. That said, if you spend a certain amount of time in Alabama, the idea that a Minnesotan would act on a vision of building a massive golf trail inspired by a Hollywood movie is not that far from the realm of possibility. The bigger question is how a man from the midwest ended up in charge of the state's pension fund.)
Bronner hired Robert "Bobby" Vaughan to deal with the details of his dream. The director of Clemmons, North Carolina's Tanglewood Golf Club formed SunBelt Golf Corporation and sent out a call for course designers to pitch their ideas. Legendary octogenarian Robert Trent Jones Sr. answered—he literally phoned Vaughan—and won the job with his "hard par/easy bogey" philosophy that previously revolutionized the sport's courses. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail moved within a chip and a putt of realization. (Jones's associate Roger Rulewich did most of the actual design work, but his boss's name hangs over entire affair. The younger man doesn't seem to mind.)
The crew broke ground on five sites during the winter of 1990. They had less than two and a half years to build the first twelve courses. "The invasion of earth moving equipment throughout the state was tantamount to a D-Day of bulldozers," RTJ's website reads with predictable but perhaps inappropriate bluster. "Over 700 pieces of equipment were in operation at one time."
The invasion succeeded. In May 1992, Oxmoor Valley in Birmingham opened, marking the debut of the RTJ Golf Trail. Three sites followed soon after, with another eight courses opening the next year. Capitol Hill, Ross Bridge, Lakewood Golf Club, and The Shoals came later, bringing the Trail to its current 468 holes (twenty-six courses) on eleven different sites. The entire affair cost the state $200 million ($500 and $600 million if you include hotels sit a short golf cart ride away from eight of the sites). Praise for the courses was effusive from the overblown (Golf's "Alabama has the American golfer's equivalent of Disney World.") to the ridiculously overblown (Cincinnati Inquirer's "Alabama's 100 miles of golf stands on par with the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge or the Interstate Highway System.")
The ambitious project was undeniably a success. It celebrates its twentieth anniversary and 10 millionth round in this year. Bronner is hailed as a "visionary," and the RTJ Trail is widely credited for dramatically improving the state's haul of tourism dollars. In a promotional publication available at any of the pro shops along the trail, Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (not a golfer himself, but father of two golfing sons) writes: "By visiting Alabama, you become not only our honored guests, but a critical component of our economy. Tourism is a growing industry in Alabama, as travelers spent an estimated $9 billion in our state in 2010 [up from $2 billion twenty years ago]." He proceeds to invite tourists to relax on the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, experience championship college football in Auburn or Tuscaloosa, or take in a show at the world-class Alabama Shakespeare Festival after they have their fill of "chasing that little white ball." If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Trail should be proud. Both Louisiana and Tennessee mimicked the plan with the Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace and The Audubon Golf Trail, respectively.
In addition to tourist dollars, the RTJ Trail takes partial credit for attracting business from abroad. "In the last two decades, our state has landed a Mercedes plant and hundreds of Asian manufacturers. The list is a mile long," Bronner told Executive Golf. "As our industry base has expanded, the average wage of our citizens has ticked up. These are good paying jobs we are attracting." Hyperbole for sure, but the courses are something that separates Alabama from the rest of the south. Its existence is a calling card for the state, a place for executives to take their clients (and a counterweight to those pesky immigration laws).
The creation of RTJ succeeded in helping to diversify the pension fund as well. The Retirement Services of Alabama—which also runs Manhattan's 55 Water Street, the largest privately owned office building in the city under the lesser-known "if you buy it, they will rent it" corollary—rakes in greens fees. Although the Trail prides itself on being a great value (it is), the 550,000 rounds a year cost between $46 and $136. And then there is the revenue from hotels and associated development properties that line some of the courses. (All the land for the courses was donated, some of it by developers who hoped, accurately, that their adjacent property would increase in value.)
The courses, by and large, are beautiful. In an effort to encourage people to play during the off-season, the Trent Jones Trail offers an all-you-can-play, three-day package for $135 (plus cart fees). Three friends and I hit six courses over a recent long weekend. We played thirty-six holes a day, spending one day each at Oxmoor Valley, Capitol Hill, and Grand National. Trent Jones, or rather, Rulewich, built the courses into the topography of the land. Holes run over the rivers and through the Alabama woods. (One cart attendant told us they spent $4 million building bridges at Capitol Hill's "Judge" course alone. The figure seems high, but after spending a full 30 seconds driving up a bridge that winds around a hill back to the elevated clubhouse, not outrageously so. He also told us the course was "hard as balls," an assessment that proved completely accurate.) Many courses feature dramatic elevation changes, lush vegetation, and, occasionally, passing trains. The fairways were impressively green for late February and the greens were, well, green, too.
It is not a perfect experience. The food, standard throughout the restaurants in the clubhouses, could be better—the undercooked Famous Robert Trent Jones Trail Dog, a grilled quarter-pound, all-beef frank served with chili, cheese, and onions for $5.50, is standard fare—and the coffee is not nearly strong enough for an 8 a.m. tee time. But these are mostly extraneous details. The employees are unfailingly nice, offering a mix of southern hospitality and talking points that must be reiterated during orientation. They all said how excited they were to see customers during "this time of year" as they steeled themselves against the 50-degree weather. They also frequently quoted the number of rounds played the previous day. "We had 300 rounds yesterday," one starter said, as if this figure possessed some significance to four bleary eyed guys from New York. We smiled, nodded with equal significance, and teed off into the far green yonder.
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WEST BRANCH, IOWA- Kick off National Park Week 2013 on Saturday, April 20 by helping keep Herbert Hoover National Historic Site looking worthy of the 31st President of the United States. The staff of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site needs volunteers to help spruce up fences, paths, and plantings around its historic buildings, replace signs along its boundary fence, and clean up the creek bed. This is a great opportunity to get involved hands-on with your local national park.
Volunteers interested in helping may call Adam Prato or Kristin Gibbs at (319) 643-2541. Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. for an orientation and to get signed up. Work will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable work clothes. Water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are recommended. Long pants and closed-toe footwear are required. The park will provide work gloves and other needed tools and equipment.
National Park Week, April 20 to 28, is the annual week for celebration and recognition of your National Parks. National parks are living examples of the best this nation has to offer-our magnificent natural landscapes and our varied yet interrelated heritage. They provide recreational experiences, opportunities to learn and grow, and places of quiet refuge. National Park Week is also a good time to explore local parks, trails, and architectural gems sustained through National Park Service programs such as the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program and the National Register of Historic Places. A map of places in Iowa served by these programs may be found at https://www.nps.gov/state/ia/.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a parking space. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.


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Rena may refer to:
Leptotyphlops is a genus of nonvenomous blind snakes, commonly known as slender blind snakes and threadsnakes, found throughout North and South America, Africa, India and southwestern Asia. Currently, 86 species are recognized.
Most species look much like shiny earthworms. They are pink or brown, and their scales give them a segmented appearance. Other species are black in color, but have the same general body structure. Their common name comes from the fact that their eyes are greatly reduced almost to the point of uselessness, and hidden behind a protective head scale. The species which are called thread snakes are so named because of their very narrow, long bodies.
Found in the Americas, Africa, India and southwestern Asia. In the Americas from the southwestern United States, south through most of Central and South America as far as Uruguay and Argentina. Also found on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas, in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and in the Lesser Antilles. Also found on Socotra Island.
Rena is a 1938 Polish drama film directed by Michał Waszyński.


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These Parents Kept Trying Until They Found the Parenting Tools That Worked for Them
By Rebecca Staples
Click Play to Watch The Cleaver Family Transformation
"My daughter is my world," says Kevin Cleaver about his 6-year-old daughter Jessie. "She deserves the best."
But Kevin and his wife Jenny were struggling with how to be effective parents and give Jessie the best they could give. When they set limits with Jessie, she got angry and would start jumping on furniture and yelling. It was difficult for everyone to manage. Making matters more challenging, Kevin, a truck driver, was often away for work, and he and Jenny didn't always agree on how to best deal with Jessie's behavior issues. The Cleavers worked hard to find the best way of addressing Jessie's out-of-control behavior. They tried one thing, and when that didn't work, they would try something else. Nothing worked, and they did not know where to turn next.
We hear about these struggles a lot at Empowering Parents. Parents are pulled in so many directions these days. Between work and school obligations, it is difficult to find enough time in the day to get everything done. When a parent has to travel a lot for work, like Kevin does, the last thing he or she wants to do when the family is finally all together is argue. But how do you address the problems that arise in every family? It can be helpful to have a plan for everyone to follow so that both parents are on the same page.
The Cleaver family found The Total Transformation Program, a parenting program created by social workers James and Janet Lehman, which started them on their path to great results. Lesson by lesson, the Cleavers learned how to set expectations and how to be consistent with limits and consequences. Kevin learned how to have a problem-solving conversation with Jessie that taught her how to manage her anger in more effective ways. The family learned how to step out of power struggles. With time and effort, this family found the tools that worked for them.
We are so glad to share the Cleavers' success story with others who may be struggling to find their way. They are a great example of how perseverance and dedication, along with a willingness to learn new skills, can lead to remarkable changes.
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After I made B5455, I've been eyeing Maggy London everywhere but mostly at Nordstrom. I like the simple classic lines with modern styling and the off the runway twist! If only Butterick will be inspired by one of these new designs for their Fall Rollout!
The ones with the side draping are my favorite! Have you made a Maggy London before? Inspired? Or not so much?
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06 Oct Tip of the Angry Grilled Iceberg
I recently found myself in the parking lot of a diner with steam rolling from my ears and my fuse burning dangerously close to the powder keg labeled "boundaries".
After a few hundred miles of travel and meeting some amazing folks in Virginia, I stopped for a bite to eat. I drove past the typical haunts of arches, kings, and red birds to find a 'family' diner. It looked nostalgic and inviting – clean and enough cars in the parking lot to allow me to think it would be a great place to nourish my body and rest my mind.
Julie greeted me and offered a beverage, advised that the portions were large and she would be right back.
I asked for details about the grilled chicken salad and she assured me it was crafted with plain grilled chicken and lots of mixed greens – perfect. She soon returned with a family sized bowl piled high, the grilled chicken carefully perched on top.
I saw a few dark greens and cucumbers around the edge as I began to survey the feast. The dressing was served in a 'cup of soup' size bowl and a serrated knife to make quick bite size pieces. As Julie departed again, I requested a box for the remains, which no doubt would be great.
And then – there it was – the iceberg – just like what I imagine sunk the titanic.
Now the search began – one piece of spinach, two scraggly leaves of what I thought were curly red. I found evidence of what I appeared to be a green bell pepper but chopped so tiny, I couldn't be sure.
I picked and sifted as I felt my lower lip droop into the pouched pout position. I tried the chicken, not terrible but not what my taste buds had hoped for.
I waited a few minutes, certainly Julie would return soon to make sure everything was to my liking, or at least bring the box.
I observed her at the counter talking, talking, talking…they must have been discussing the papal visit or plotting world peace. I made eye contact and she could clearly see that I was not chowing down on the 'delicious' grilled iceberg.
Two bites and forty minutes was enough, I was done.
I made my way to the checkout counter where I was certain they would offer me a box to drag home the leftovers and make me a less disgruntled customer.
Julie broke from her summit long enough to hand me the check and asked if I still wanted the box. Without hesitation, I accept the check and said 'no thank you – the salad was not good enough to bother'. I found money in my wallet to pay the check, hoping that I would escape with the cost of only the drink.
The cashier asked me if everything was okay and I again proclaimed that the food was not okay and the service was no better.
Without thought, I handed her the $20 and she quickly returned $4.85. I heard, have a nice day (sucker) and out the door I went.
As I opened the car door, my digestive track reminded me that I was still hungry and the anger began. I just paid for a meal that I could not eat, even after I told two employees I was not pleased. It was not what I carefully selected from the extensive menu and the service was unacceptable. I was mentally asking, "what just happened" as I realized that I also tipped Julie $3.
Poof – my fuse was lit.
I felt cheated, duped, stupid and still hungry. How dare they treat me like that? What a terrible place, what awful people; I was NEVER stopping there again.
I went right to Facebook and posted a one star rating – only because zero was not an option. Man was I really jacked. As I began to forage through the car for something to eat I felt my face and neck changing to beet red and my temples were throbbing.
Are you kidding me, it was a damn salad for God's sake – let it freaking go.
Why was I so angry about $18.15, and iceberg lettuce?
I have wasted more money than that on "As Seen On TV" gadgets and I certainly have eaten plenty of iceberg lettuce before.
And there it was, at the bottom of breath 27 – boundaries.
The boundary bitch was back. I just unconsciously allowed myself to be 'violated'. Even when I clearly stated, twice, that I was not pleased, I assumed it would be resolved with an apology and at least $15 change.
I was too red and steamy to go back into the diner so I buckled up and began to gnaw on the stale pistachios I found in the glove box.
For many miles my white knuckled breaths were shallow, as the scene replayed in my head. Why didn't I stand my ground? Why didn't I go back into the diner and let Julie know that her service was unacceptable?
More miles later than I care to admit, I loosened my grip and deepened my breath.
Still frustrated but not with Julie or iceberg lettuce, I released the event. At the next turn as the GPS lady says exit right in two miles, I had this monolog rolling through my head….
"A $199 value for just $18.15, order in the next fifteen minutes and we will double your order. That's right, two life lessons delivered to your door for just $18.15 (plus shipping and handling)."
Lesson one: Be present – I was on autopilot as I left the tip and assumed that the cashier would certainly 'make things right' by not charging me for the inedible grilled iceberg. Allow others to be accountable for their actions and honor your boundaries, no matter how red you are.
Lesson two: An angry digestive tract and stale pistachios will delay your estimated time of arrival.
So, for just $18.15 and self-guided tour of two highway restrooms, I was reminded of how important boundaries are. What a value!
Do you have a 'grilled iceberg' in your life? How much of your life is operated by auto-pilot?
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"Is there something wrong with my lymph nodes?"
i was randomly reading up about lymph nodes, then i start to check myself and notice that i have one in my neck, i had to push my finger all the way in to feel it or i have to stiff up my neck in order to feel it, i have been poking it for the past two week now the i realize that i don't have to put my neck in a certain position to feel it, how do you know if it is swollen, i am really worried because of the stuff that i read. Every minute i keep feeling my boyfriends neck but can't seem to feel anything, does being able to feel it neccessarily means you have a virus, i am really worried. i also read that not because you are able to feel it means that it is swollen, everyone i tell to fell it say they don't feel anything. does it means i have a virus, so worried
Lymph nodes are small organs in the body that house immune cells. They are designed to be the something like the police headquarters of the body. Infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria will get stuck there and have to deal with the immune cells that live in the lymph nodes. When there is an infection near a lymph node, it often enlarges as the immune system cells battle the infection. The neck is an area of the body that is filled with lymph nodes. Lymph nodes can be felt in some people and not in others. The reason for this is that not everyone has the same shape and size of their neck. Being able to feel a lymph node does not necessarily mean that it is enlarged or that you have an infection. While certain types of infections can cause swollen lymph nodes, it is usually only concerning if you are having other symptoms. If this small bump in your neck is all you can feel, then there is probably not much cause for concern. To be sure, you should schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. He or she can examine your neck to see if your lump is worth worrying about. Good luck.
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We live in a society which consists of different type of people. Differences can be there in the form of religion, cast or financial positions. I cannot envision my life without a farmer who is growing vegetables and fruits for us, delivery men of gas cylinder or news paper or milk, cleaning staff in our office premises. There are endless examples we can list down here.
They all are doing their jobs to help us living a better life. But do we ever think of the life they and more importantly their children live. What is the fault of a child who unknowingly and unintentionally born in a underprivileged family, off course there is no mistake they have made. So being a very important part of our society do they not deserve equal rights of proper food, education and other basic things. If we are reliant on them for the things which we cannot live without, Isn't it our responsibility to help those children get a better life?
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Actors: Tim Matheson, Meg Tilly, Hume Cronyn, John Karlen, Bill Paxton
Director: Graham Baker
Genres: Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
R 1999 1hr 31min
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A 'homogenized' thriller...
cookieman108 | Inside the jar... | 05/06/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Given the title and DVD cover art (it shows stars Tim Matheson and Meg Tilly sort of looking up each others noses) for the film Impulse (1984), one might assume this to be a romantic thriller of sorts but it's really a sinister little piece of celluloid that asks the audience to imagine a place where people suddenly started acted on their impulses, doing whatever they wanted whenever they wanted...directed by Graham Baker (Omen III: The Final Conflict, Alien Nation), the film stars Tim `Otter' Matheson (Animal House, Fletch), who also did the voice for Jonny Quest in the 1964 television cartoon series among other things, along with Meg Tilly (Psycho II, The Big Chill). Also appearing is Hume Cronyn (Shadow of a Doubt, Lifeboat), John Karlen (Trilogy of Terror), Claude Earl Jones (Used Cars, Evilspeak, Bride of Re-Animator), Lorinne Vozoff (Chaos Theory), and Bill Paxton, prior to his breakout role in John Hughes 1985 film Weird Science as the smarmy antagonistic brother Chet Donnelly.
The story begins in what looks like a small, Californian town with shots of various animals acting peculiar, followed by a rather minor earthquake...you see, animals possess sensitivities much greater than that of humans, therefore imminent natural phenomenon can cause strange behavior in said animals...we then cut to establishing scenes in some major metropolitan city featuring both Matheson and Tilly, one showing Matheson's character, named Stuart, operating on a patient in a surgery room, the other showing Tilly's character, named Jenny, practicing ballet. Turns out the two are a couple, and after a disturbing phone call from Jenny's mother (Vozoff), one that ends with mom doing something completely unpredictable, the couple takes a trip to Jenny's small hometown, the same place that recently had the earthquake, where Stuart gets to meet the family, including Jenny's father Bob (Karlen), and her brother Eddie (Paxton), along with the local doctor named Carr, played by Cronyn. There's a bit of mystery behind the recent injury suffered by Jenny's mother, but this is soon overshadowed by strange behavior among some of the residents of the small town in that their actions seem to be those of impulse, with no regards for the consequences, including old men urinating in the streets, petty theft, actions based on uncontrolled rage, and public displays of lustful affection. Soon these relatively minor events become more and more common (and serious), and Stuart suspects a possible infection, but his efforts to discern the source of the madness are hampered by the ever increasing violent activity of the citizens, turning it into a veritable thunderdome, and also the very real possibility that he, himself, may be infected...
This was an interesting film, but overall it felt like something that wasn't quite cooked long enough, like a half finished episode of the X-Files, sans Mulder and Scully. The increasing severity of the impulsive behavior among the townspeople was an fun aspect, because you have all these seemingly normal people doing things completely unexpected, and there was always the question of how far it would end up going (it went further than I thought). As others have mention, something much like this story has been done previously with George Romero's 1973 film The Crazies, although as you might expect, that film features a lot more violence, while Impulse obviously exhibits a larger budget and better production values and was produced for a more mainstream audience. I did like the `loose' feel of the story, but I felt no real connection to any of the characters. While I think both Matheson and Tilly are good actors, there wasn't a whole lot of chemistry between their characters, something I'd attribute more to the script rather than the performers themselves. And why did there seem so little interest in what happened to Jenny's mother shortly after the film begins? I would have thought such a bizarre action from a relatively normal and well-balanced (I'm assuming these last bits) individual would have raised a number of red flags, not to mention the increased unrestrained activity among some of the townspeople (not everyone in the town suffered from the unknown affliction). While there is dialog in the film, its overall effect felt minimal to me, as it seemed the director's intent was to tell much of the story through visuals (the opening sequences will make little sense until you get further into the film). This did work to some degree, but it's like building a brick wall without using any mortar...you can do it, and it may stand, but it will tumble due to lack of solidity. For those interested, there is some nekkidness in the film, but none from Ms. Tilly...what we do get is a full moon shot from Mr. Matheson. I don't mind male nekkidness in a film, but at least offset it with some of the female kind. There's a reason why female nekkidness is more prevalent in films over male nekkidness and that's because women's bodies are generally much better looking than men's bodies...that and the fact most of the films are made by men, but I digress...I think my favorite scene from the film featured the local sheriff, played by Jones, as he's pursuing a vandalism suspect and ends up doing something which I'm sure many law enforcement officials would probably love to do at least once, perhaps not with regards to such a minor offence, but still...the ending was good, a little unexpected, but looking back on it, it seemed a very realistic, if not frightening, reaction to the situation.
The picture quality was very good, what of it I could see as the only version available on this DVD is the full screen, pan and scan format (1.33:1), the same one featured in the earlier Anchor Bay release. The Dolby Digital 2.0 mono audio comes through clean and clear. There are subtitles available in English, Spanish, and French, but as far as any real special features, there are none.
Oh, by the way, did anyone else think it strange that Stuart and Jenny should take a bus to travel to Jenny's hometown? Especially since Stuart is some kind of medical doctor?
Lawyeraau | Balmoral Castle | 06/24/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"In the quiet, little, rural town of Sutcliffe in Anywhere, USA, its citizens are suddenly freed from all constraints. They begin acting out their unspoken thoughts. They lose all self control. The town goes from being an idyllic, sleepy little pueblo to a hot bed of sex, murder, and raging testosterone. All its citizens seem to be acting on impulse.Meg Tilly and Tim Matheson star as a young couple in love in this unsung film. Their world is turned upside down, when Meg's mother does something unspeakable. Suddenly, it is as if their entire world has gone awry. Look for Hume Cronyn who is wonderfully cast as the trusted, family doctor. See what he does when he gets sick and tired of his patient, Meg's mother. A very young Bill Paxton plays Meg Tilly's brother. Trust me, he has his own problems. See what happens to Tim Matheson, when he gives in to a sudden impulse. Will true love win out? Watch the film and find out for yourself. It is well worth viewing. This movie is reminiscent of a very good Twilight Zone episode. At times I felt as if I were waiting for Rod Sterling to interject himself into the film with a narrative. It is a very interesting and quirky film. Some of the scenes are quite startling. Those who enjoy sci-fi, horror, and off beat films, will enjoy this one."
Excellent 80's style movie.
J. G. Beasley | Shawnee, OK USA | 07/11/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was not a made for TV movie. I saw this at the theatre when it was released in 1984. What it is lacking in acting, it makes up for in substance. It presents a story of what could happen if we were to lose control of our Freudian "ID" or our impluse center. Everyone has experienced the rage response sometime in their lives. Having studied behavioral science for years this behavior has been duplicated in the laboratory. This is an excellent film for psychology students or anyone interested in human behavior. Since the government really does have a terrible problem with hazardous waste disposal, the implications of this film are very real."
Understated gem?
Yoga Punguin | USA | 10/19/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I thought ten minutes into this I had stumbled upon a quiet little gem. By the time it was over I was wondering if it might be a mini-masterpiece of subtlety.
The acting was quite good. There are some flaws in the opening moments but the movie just got better and better while giving the audience some credit for brains. (That is becoming more and more rare in movies.)There was no need to emotionally explain what was happening - it was obvious something bizarre was going on.
There is a wordless moment between the male lead and a young girl that is G-rated visually but absolutely pornographic in its implication. I thought it was a brilliant shot.
Less is more seems to be the standard for this and I'm surprised by how much I liked it. The sense of horror builds and builds because the viewer is imagining it.
But... who knows? We're all different, eh? You may hate it. Perhaps one reason I liked it so much was the usually quiet music. The previous flick I watched had some dreadful heavy metal."


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The summer is over, vacations are coming to an end, and travellers are returning home to rejoin their work-mates once again. With this time of the year comes the distribution of the last minute souvenirs to friends and family, also known as the gifts that no one really wants but everybody expects. Little do most travellers to Barcelona know, is that they've probably committed various grave crimes against souvenirs in this process...
Choosing a souvenir is an art in itself of course, taking years of practice and refined by only the best travellers. In Barcelona, these kinds of travellers won't be fooled by the various swindlers that confuse tourists into spending money on sinfully silly souvenirs that have nothing to do with Barcelona, Catalonia, or sometimes even Spain.
Here are some tips on avoiding the worst souvenirs to become a top class selector of souvenirs, so that you can master the art of last minute gift buying in Barcelona without committing any crimes. For ideas on the best though, take a look at this article about the best souvenirs of Barcelona.
Made in a Far Off Land...
With globalization and mass consumerism, a lot of products are manufactured in far off countries like China. Spain of course is no exception to this. So the first tip for you is don't be skimpy; for example, with clothes you can buy something made in the local region, or, if you prefer, choose a t-shirt from a designer that is at least widely recognized amongst locals, for example, the Basque brand KUKUXUMUSU (pronounced Koo-Koo-Choo-Moo-Soo).
Domestic products may be more expensive, but you'll be hard struck to find something similar somewhere else like in London or Munich. If you're spending money on something on a whim, then you might as well make it unique, right?
Of course, that's only a light offense, comparable to a little public disorderliness, and will only land you a warning. If you've committed this crime, don't worry, we all do it, just try to avoid it if you can. Let's dive a little deeper and discover a much more grave crime against souvenirs...
Yes folks, I'm speaking about the tiny creatures that can be found across Las Ramblas in the form of sevillanas, castanets, Spanish fans, and various other stereotypical articles from the deep south of Spain. Catalans don't really relate to much to these things. Don't be deceived, search for gifts elsewhere instead of Las Ramblas, which is the headquarters of various gifts that might have been acceptable during the tackiness of the 80s rather than in modern Barcelona.
Of course, these objects have probably been here in Catalonia since modern tourism was invented. No matter how beautiful the object though, don't do it! If you were to take a holiday in Madrid, you wouldn't buy an object representing the works of Gaudí, something that the locals in the Spanish capital don't relate to in the slightest.
In terms of seriousness of crime, it's probably the equivalent of committing assault, therefore it's quite serious. If you've done this, the only way to really repent is the hang your head in shame and have it rubbed in for the next 5 years, depending on what the jury made up of those who are on the receiving end of your gifts agree on.
How to Avoid Commiting Souvenir Assault!
As it's quite a big offense, let's take a look at how you can avoid it. While the existence of these souvenirs are due to the history of Spain and maybe even minutely a part Catalan culture, it's not a reflection on the spirit of the city. The dance of Catalonia isn't the Flamenco, it's the Sardana, and though I've never seen someone playing the castanets, I have certainly seen someone playing the Flabiol.
A Gaudí figurine, as cheesy as it may be, is a perfectly acceptable souvenir, and even a Porrón de Vino (a type of wine jug) is a good gift as it's something that is still used locally, at least in some restaurants. The easiest rule to follow is that if it forms a small part of local culture, it's a decent souvenir, like a Catalan donkey instead of a Spanish bull. The article photo of the Spanish Bull in Gaudí style, (credit to Carlos Lorenzo) is clearly some form of satire, with a deeply rooted hidden meaning of the Spanification of Catalan society... so you get bonus points for that one.
Now let's discover the ultimate crime against souvenirs.
The Ultimate Crime and how to Avoid it.
In the world of Spanish souvenirs, the following is the equivalent of committing murder. Much like the Spanish Inquisition, nobody expected it. One of life's greatest mysteries is how or why it can be found in Barcelona, yet here it is... The Mexican hat. It's something that not even Mexicans wear (except the Mariachis of course...).
Yet despite this, it seems like a popular piece of fabric amongst tourists. Their are various motives for buying a mexican hat in Barcelona and they're all suspiciously motives for murder as well:
- You may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- You might have a severe hatred for something (like the local culture for instance).
- Jealousy (wow, cool hat...).
- You were paid/contracted to do it.
- You got caught up in the heat of the moment.
- You crazy.
If you've committed this crime, for whatever motive, you need to be reminded about it for the rest of your days. In some extreme cases of mexican hat buying, you should be forced to wear the hat for life. The jury may decide this sentence be carried out with glue.
If you're really looking for a ridiculous hat, and it's something you can't live without, then buy a Barratina instead, it's a local catalan hat, and while it's not really worn anymore, it's a recognized icon of Catalonia. As an added bonus, you get to see your friends and family as they strut their stuff in this very stylish piece of fashion goodness. Everybody wins and no crimes are committed in the process!
A Summary of Souvenir-related Offenses
|Crime against Souvenirs
|Equivalent Crime
|Made in China: Buying non-domestic products. Spain is in crisis!
|A minor offense that will just land you a warning.
|Buy local products, think about local brands you've seen.
|Spanish culture isn't local culture, buying sevillanas, fans, and various southern Spain knick-knacks
|Assault; a 5 year sentence of pure shame!
|Find something original that represents your experience of the city. People will value it more!
|¡Ándele ándele, arriba, arriba!: Mexican hats... Why?!
|Murder; a life of hanging your head (complete with said hat) in shame
|Just... don't?
I hope you liked this insightful guide into crimes against souvenirs, and that you'll think twice before choosing your souvenirs in Barcelona. Don't forget to drop a comment, or send me some photos of horrible Spanish souvenirs that you've received so I can give the gifter a proper sentencing!


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Holmes Report 19 Feb 2012 // 12:00AM GMT
British public relations practitioners rate the standards of their media counterparts higher than their colleagues in most other countries do, according to a recent survey carried out by German consultancy Gartner Communications. However, they do not think the admiration is mutual: about 60 percent of practitioners surveyed believe journalists see them as a "necessary evil."
In a question allowing multiple answers, 55 percent of UK respondents describe UK media as balanced and 45 percent describe them as responsible. Surprisingly, given the notoriety of the UK tabloids, only 40 percent of UK PR professionals say the media's approach is sensationalist compared to 55 percent of German respondents.
Chinese media were seen in the most negative light, with 77 percent of Chinese PR professionals saying the media's approach is sensationalist and 77 percent who say it is cynical.
When it comes to political independence, the biggest differences can be seen between Western and Asian media. In North America and Europe, around 75 percent of respondents say the media are politically independent, while the same fraction in Asia says media are under "some" or even "severe political pressure."
The survey also looked at concrete PR tools and everyday journalistic practice where, for example, big differences can be found between countries in attitudes towards gifts, junkets and embargoes.
"Whoever engages in international media relations needs to understand the differences in roles, accepted practices and viability of tools in different cultural settings" says Ulrich Gartner, founder of Gartner Communications. "As always, there are pitfalls and opportunities. For instance, most media in Germany or China would grant an opportunity to approve quotes from an interview before publication, a habit that PR people from the UK or US may not be familiar with.
"But European or Chinese clients will need to be told they're always 'on the record' when speaking with a journalist in one of those two markets. Likewise, it's good to know that an embargo date on a press release will usually be respected in Western markets while there's a good 50 percent chance it won't in Asia."


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How could Jesus be made sin when He Himself was sinless (2 Corinthians 5:21)?
In 2 Corinthians 5:21 we read, "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." Yet other verses tell us that Jesus was "without sin" (Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 3:18). How do we reconcile such verses?
To begin, let me emphasize that Christ as God is immutable (Hebrews 13:8; Malachi 3:6), and cannot change in His divine nature. In Hebrews 1:12 the Father says of Jesus, "You remain the same, and your years will never end."
Regarding Jesus being "made to be sin," Jesus was always without sin ACTUALLY, but He was made to be sin for us JUDICIALLY. That is, by His death on the cross, He paid the penalty for our sins and thereby canceled the debt of sin against us. So, while Jesus never committed a sin PERSONALLY, He was made to be sin for us SUBSTITUTIONALLY.
One must also keep in mind the Old Testament backdrop of the concept of substitution. The sacrificial victim had to be "without defect" (Leviticus 4:3, 23, 32). A hand would be laid on the unblemished sacrificial animal as a way of symbolizing a transfer of guilt (4:4, 24, 33). Note that the sacrificial animal did not thereby actually BECOME sinful by nature; rather, sin was IMPUTED to the animal and the animal acted as a sacrificial substitute. In like manner, Christ the Lamb of God was utterly unblemished (1 Peter 1:19), but our sin was imputed to Him and He was our sacrificial substitute on the cross of Calvary. Simply because our sin was imputed to Him does not mean He changed in nature. Christ was not sinful personally; He was made to be sin substitutionally.
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The Beastie Book of Bad Hair, by Tobias Slaphead. 399 pages, published by Baldie at £59.99.
This sumptuously illustrated volume, containing as it does 103 full colour plates, 44 black and white photographs, and 78 line drawings of unfortunate coiffures, is a must for all serious students of the bouffant, beehive, and mullet.
The Art of Funerary Violin, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mincetart, 3 pages, published by Decca at £799.50.
If you take your violin to the memorial service and someone asks you to play, you need never be at a loss again! Tunes to suit all tastes, from the solemn (Ol' Man River) to the celebratory (Ragtime Cowboy Joe). Recommended.
How Green Were The Nazis?, by Josef Goebbels Jnr. 199 pages, published by NeoCon Books at £3.99.
A refreshingly original book that challenges the stereotypical view of the Nazis as war-mongering mass-murderers. The author has a most persuasive writing style that forces you to question familiar clichés. For example, who would have guessed that Hermann Goering's favourite pastime was cultivating tulips, or that Himmler was "rather similar" to Goering in this (as in one other, better known, respect)?
The Big Book of Lesbian Horse Stories, by Gilda Mare. 599 pages, published by Girls' Own Publishing at £17.99. Illustrated.
Aimed at pony-mad girls aged 10 to 16, this item should be lapped up by parents of this hard-to-buy-for age group.
The Great Pantyhose Crafts Book, by Nicherles Lappin. 978 pages, published by M&S at £1.99.
Six hundred and sixty-eight ideas of what to do with old (preferably unsoiled) underwear.
The Thermodynamics of Pizza, by Harold J. Morowitz. 1 page, published by the University of Lower Gwavas. Price varies according to toppings.
This is a learned work that should be attempted only by physicists who have studied to post-graduate level.
The Waterless Toilet. Is It Right For You?, by Tom Crapper. 300 pages (including 20 blank 'for emergencies'), published by Closet at 20p.
Contains invaluable advice and diagrams to help you construct your own environmentally-friendly waterless loo.
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MACON - Eva Hardy Toney, 95, died Saturday, June 2, 2012.
She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Miles Leonard and Bessie Bennett Hardy. She was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church and Bible Memory Association in Cleveland for many years. Mrs. Toney was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilson Toney; son, Robert Leonard Toney, Sr.; and son-in-law, Emmett M. Walker, Sr.
Survivors include daughters, Bobbie Toney Walker, Musella, and Mary Lee Toney Farmer and her husband George, Dalton; a son, C. Fred Toney, Sr. and his wife Eleanor, Danville, Calif.; two brothers, Albert L. Hardy and Charles A. Hardy; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 7, at Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Stacy Phillips, Ron Hinson and Wade Lott officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
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Zee Motion Pictures is entering in Telugu filmmaking with a film titled 'Masth'. Masth is directed by SV Krishna Reddy. It has Sivaji, Siva Balaji and Anchal doing the main leads. Music launch of this film was held at Rama Naidu studios on the night of 7 January. Saregama music bought the audio rights.
D Rama Naidu launched the audio.
T Sanjay Reddy – CEO of Zee Entertainments – said, "Masth is a clean comedy. One can identify the movie with the image Zee associated with."
Line producer VRK Rao said, "Masth is a result of team spirit. We shot 3 songs in Bangkok for 15 days."
Actor Sivaji said, "I am feeling happy to work with SV Krishna Reddy. SV Krishna Reddy came up with peppy and modern music for this film. Masth is a comedy entertainer. Suresh is becoming a producer with this film and I wish him all the best."
Executive producer and actor Suresh said, "D Rama Naidu is my inspiration for becoming into production line. Masth is the first step from Zee in producing Telugu films. SV Krishna Reddy did a young film in the form of Masth with lot of youth elements. I would like to thank Achi Reddy and VRK Reddy for helping us out in production. Sivaji is the most prolific actor after Rajendra Prasad with nice comedy timing and ease. Anchal is a dedicated actress. Zee tied up with Saregama for promoting and distributing the music."
Chandra Bose said that he did a fusion lyric in this film by mixing Telugu and English.
Singer Madhumita (Maha fame from Mantra) said, "I got an opportunity to sing songs in Telugu films after Mah. I did two songs in this film. I would like to thank SV Krishna Reddy for the opportunity. My sister Prateechi also sang a song in this album. She is also a part of Viva band."
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Private Investment Opportunities
What are Private Investments ? (Exempt Market Securities)
Most people are familiar with GICs, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds and possibly Segregated Funds. Next to these types of investments, there are a lot of alternatives out there which are less known but have been around for decades. These alternatives are referred to as exempt investments, otherwise described as Private Investments, Private Equity or Private Investment Offerings. The exempt market securities we provide are through TriView Capital LTD.
Characteristics of Private Investments – (Exempt Market Securities)
- They offer opportunities for generating consistent Income, Growth, Equity Ownership, Profit sharing, Tax Deductions and Tax Efficient Investing just like other investment vehicles you already know about.
- Many are structured to pay the investor first then management. This is referred to as an investor paid first model.
- Investors get access to opportunities that are not publicly traded on a Stock Market. You get to own something privately.
- The Exempt Market is regulated by each Province's Securities Commissions.
- Offerings undergo extensive Due Diligence before being made available to investors
Almost all of these investments can be held in both registered accounts (RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, etc), Corporate Accounts, Corporate Pension Funds (tax-exempt) as well as non registered accounts (Cash), Family Trusts, Estates, etc.
Due Diligence on any Exempt Securities we work with is facilitated by our Exempt Market Dealer, TriView Capital LTD out of Calgary, Alberta. Their experienced staff and third party independent business partners offer great validation for the products we work with. We encourage you to take a closer look at their website at www.TriViewCapital.com and their strong management team. Disclaimer: Should you access any of the links provided below, you will be leaving the Twin View Financial website. Twin View Financial is not responsible for the information contained on any of these links.
Here are some examples of what you can own:
– Income (and) Growth opportunities:
Current Projects: Equicapita Income Trust
Opportunity: Equicapita's model is to acquire established, private small and medium sized enterprises ("SMEs") located primarily in Western Canada. Equicapita investment drivers are to acquire operating companies at attractive valuations, with a history of generating sustainable cash flow and proven management teams.
Background: Refer to the company website for more detailed information on the fund and the principals behind backgrounds it. Equicapita principals appear regularly in the financial media discussing investing generally.
Portfolio : To date Equicapita has majority ownership in 6 very diversified business with average 25+ yrs track records, employing over 400 people
Current Project: GEC Burnaby heights International student housing
Opportunity: Investing in a growing market of international students getting an education in Canada
Background: C.I.B.T. is an education company from Vancouver that has set its goals on providing its own and other studnet bodies with exceptional housing thus attracting the fast growing international student population.
Current Project: Petro Capita
Opportunity: Investing in heavy and midstream existing oil plays.
Background: With 150 mln A.U.M. and no debt Petrocapita's team is especially equiped to take advantage of recent downturn that has since turned a corner where they can now take advantage of over levered companies needing to offload good assets for pennies on the dollar.
Current Project : 9% preferred unit with upside in pubco.
Opportunity: An investment fund for individual and institutional investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments in Canada and participate in the profits derived from them.
Background: Centurion Apartment REIT is run by an experienced management team with an independent board of trustees for oversight.
Current Project: ICM (IX) U.S. Core Plus Realty Trust
Opportunity: The Trust has been formed to take advantage of certain unique investment opportunities that currently exist in the commercial real estate market in the United States. The Trust will provide Canadian investors the opportunity to participate in the potential gains from the acquisition, holding and eventual disposition of a portfolio of revenue producing properties that the Manager believes to be undervalued relative to the economic and operating fundamentals.
Background: The latest trust was formed in 2016 by ICM Realty Group. ICM, founded in 2003, is a real estate advisory and asset management firm founded in Munich, Germany. ICM also has offices in San Francisco, California and Calgary, Alberta.
Trackrecord : ICM has bought, repositioned and traded over 7 bln in real estate with zero losses and a very healthy average return.
AG Capita
Opportunity: AG Capita focuses on acquiring farmland in Saskatchewan, leasing it to a farmer for a set nr of years and then sell the whole portfolio. We are now into fund 6, starting back as early as 2007 with fund 1. the average hold time is 5 years plus time to sell.
Background: Farmland has historically been a great hedge against inflation and drives on macro economic factors such as growing world population, growing food demand and diminishing acres of land to get that from. Saskatchewan itself has great room to grow in value versus other provinces as well as on the world stage, something that is confirmed by annual report of Farm Credit Canada.
Track record : initial 2 funds who have come full circle, both fully exited at a return well over 10% annually.
Current Projects:
- Invico Diversified Income Fund
- Invico Diversified Income LP
Product website: www.invicocapital.com
Opportunity: The Invico Diversified Income Fund provides monthly cash yields to investors through a diversified portfolio of cash yielding investments. The objective of the fund is to provide for consistent, longer-term returns with reduced volatility through direct control or ownership of the underlying assets of the investments.
Background: Founded in 2005, Invico Capital Corporation is a Calgary, Alberta based independent portfolio management firm with approximately $160 million of capital under management. Invico is committed to creative and innovative solutions that provide flexibility to meet the unique needs of our sophisticated institutional and private investors. We provide a suite of investment products designed to provide superior long-term risk-adjusted returns through direct and indirect value-added investments.
Current Projects: Rockspring Capital Texas Real Estate Trust III
Opportunity: Right Place. Right Strategy. Right Company.
The current illiquidity in the marketplace is providing generational land investment opportunities for the well prepared. Texas has one of the largest and most diverse economies in the world. It is also the fastest growing state in population and job creation in the nation and currently has a shortage of developed land parcels to meet its growing demands.
Background: Rockspring Capital is a second-generation company formed in 1973 with a successful track record of raising more than $265 million to date from investors including pension plans, foundations & endowments, wealth managers, family offices and high net worth individuals. The company's proven risk-adjusted model of direct and special situation investing in Texas land with all-cash has rewarded its current investors with capital preservation and appreciation even during the most challenging times.
Current Project: Kelowna MC "the Vineyards"
Opportunity: The Kelowna MC Fund is an investment opportunity focused on developing a Memory Care residence in Kelowna, British Columbia. The objective of the Fund is to achieve capital growth for its investors through the development, construction, lease-up and subsequent sale upon stabilization of the planned residence. The residence will cater strictly to residents afflicted with various stages of dementia through specialized design and services.
Background: Sussex Retirement Living was formed to develop a pipeline of seniors residences in Canada and the U.S. The management team has extensive industry experience and aims to complete multiple projects annually. The business model is simple: develop, build, lease-up, and sell innovative retirement residences in strong markets with foreseeable exit strategies.
As some opportunities are limited in size, our access to new opportunities continuously presents us (thus you) with a variety of things we can look at to see if they would fit your portfolio.
Even though we tend to focus on assets such as real estate and resources, we sometimes find ourselves exposed to other exciting markets such as Technology , Green energy , Beverage and apparel for example.
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This weekend I attended my first CWA (California Women for Agriculture) Convention and State-Wide Meeting. This was definitely stepping out my comfort zone and I'm really glad I did. I joined our local chapter a little over a year ago after a few friends were in it and I was looking for a way to get involved and learn more about ag issues and embrace my country lifestyle. Sometimes I feel like such an impostor at the meetings: I didn't grow up doing 4-H, working cows, or farming like so many of the people in the organization, I can't talk ag policies, and don't even get me started on my fear of the Adopt-a-Legislator program where were are supposed to go meet with urban legislators to voice our concerns/issues. But I'm doing it and I'm putting myself out there to learn more and get involved in this ag community that I am now a part of. It was a great weekend – I did learn a lot about the organization: it started in the 70's in the Cochella Valley, now there are over 20 chapters and 2,000 members over the state. The mission of CWA is, "to promote and develop the interest of California women involved or interested in agriculture and to promote a strong agriculture industry in California. CWA's efforts are guided by 5 principle objectives: to speak on behalf of agriculture in an intelligent, informative, direct and truthful manner; to keep CWA members informed on legislative activities pertaining to agriculture; to join forces when the need arises to deal with agricultural issues and challenges; to improve the public image of farmers and; to develop a rapport with consumers, educators, and governmental & business leaders in communities throughout the State." I am excited for another year of learning with this chapter and meeting new people.
Funny story from the weekend: while we were there I heard a woman say her last name and it was the same as my Grandma's maiden name; so after asking her about it I learned her husband was my Grandma's first cousin! Small world! I was able to meet her husband that night at the dinner and we did some catching up. I met them once before at a family reunion probably 20+ years ago, so it had been awhile. Love when stuff like that happens and you are reminded how small the world really is.
I got back home yesterday afternoon to kiddos and a hubby that I had missed (good to go, great to come home) and we got ready to finally celebrate Christmas with my parents. I was sick on Christmas so our Christmas celebration had been postponed and we sure were ready! It was quite a bummer on Christmas when we had to cancel getting together. I was all ready to host dinner here with my parents, younger brother, and my Mom's cousin but a little stomach bug made us keep our distance in fear of sharing it. Funny story from last night: as we are cooking the potatoes and brussel sprouts my Dad went to open the oven and the oven door was locked; turning the oven on/off didn't help, holding down the lock button didn't help and somehow the broiler had turned on and the oven seemed to be getting hotter and hotter. I might have freaked out a little about the food catching on fire and another Christmas dinner being ruined but thankful my Dad and husband kept cool and turned the breaker off on the oven. After googling "whirpool oven locked with F3 error code" I read an almost identical situation as to ours and learned that what most likely happened was that the heat sensor in the oven went out causing the oven to continue increasing in temperature and when it got too hot the oven locked itself for safety. After opening a few presents we flipped the breaker on again and the oven had cooled off enough to let us open it. Phew. The food was a little bit brown but not ruined! Hooray!! We were able to enjoy a delicious dinner, finish opening presents (cannot wait to cook something from The Pioneer Woman's new cookbook!) and have a great story from our Christmas celebration from this year.
On to another week of PRAYING continuously for rain. I never understood the importance of a wet winter until having cows and now an orchard (which at least we can irrigate if needed). To look and see how dry, brown, and dusty it is for January is depressing. Right now, I should be able to look out our windows and see green most everywhere. I should see the hay that my father in law has planted growing so there is feed for their cattle for next year, I should see pastures with green grass but I look out and see brown dirt just waiting for rain. It is a scary time right now for farmers and ranchers every where. We are having to feed hay almost every other day for our cattle herd and that isn't cheap; we are having to make tough decisions about what to do because we cannot afford to do this all season and we are not the only ones facing these decisions right now. Looking at the 10 day forecast and seeing a high of 74 two days this week is just crazy! While I love that kind of weather so we can get outside and play I don't want 74 degree weather in January — I want cold, rainy, drizzly days with soup on the stove and the sound of pounding rain on the roof. So, pray for rain and pray some more.


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