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Our Trusty Friend the Watch
Simon Schaffer
- Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of his Time by Dava Sobel
Fourth Estate, 184 pp, £12.99, August 1996, ISBN 1 85702 502 4
The curious Lilliputians guessed Gulliver's pocket-watch must be 'the God that he worships', because 'he assured us he seldom did anything without consulting it.' The giant King of Brobdingnag had a different perspective: Gulliver must 'be a piece of Clockwork (which is in that country arrived to a very great perfection)'. Any acute 18th-century reader of Swift would easily make sense of these timely jokes. Britain was then rapidly establishing world leadership in precision horology and its citizens increasingly seemed driven by the workings of the clock. Time management became a way of judging others – busy bourgeois, dawdling plebeians, languorous natives. Time discipline was imposed on workshops. Fine jewelling to reduce friction and ingenious machines to cut gears helped to make clocks of stunning accuracy. Pocket watches began to tell seconds, and, to assist the genteel Newmarket punters, even fractions of a second. Fashionable theologians preached that the Creation itself was best understood as godly clockwork.
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Peter Hills
Chief Visionary
A trained high performance coach and boasting a staggering collection of spectacles (which is of no interest to anyone but him). Peter set up Untapped Potential to compliment the work he does with the Academy for Chief Executives developing business leaders. He invented the unusual approach to recruiting 14 years ago and has had some pretty startling results in that time.
Claire Farley
Rocket Scientist
Claire heads up each recruitment campaign and is the first point of contact be that client or candidate. Claire is the main facilitator at the Selection Days and is renowned for ensuring the days run as smoothly as possible and precisely to time. Claire is (by her own admission) a huge Take That fan so if you resemble Gary Barlow you may get special treatment!
Clare Ferguson
Customer Support Manager
Systems Superstar
Clare is our systems and process guru. Always looking for improvements in the way we work, Clare is mainly focused on making sure all our Academy members are looked after, ensuring the meetings run smoothly and helping Peter grow his Academy Groups. She is also the zen master of keeping calm and collected and with determination and dedication through her core, Clare is always focused on doing things better both within the business and with our customers.
Gillian Hills
Company Secretary
Company secretary and chief spell checker Gill is just as likely to be found working in her holistic therapy business as for Untapped Potential. So if coaching and development don't set you on fire how about a relaxing Indian Head Massage or some aromatherapy?

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Powerful Partnerships
MDC Gives Boost to Small Businesses
MDC's Minority and Small Business office regularly hosts outreach events in order to get small business owners acquainted – and, ultimately, registered – with the College.
Miami Dade College is renowned for opening the doors of opportunity for its students. Now, thanks to the College's significant efforts to do business with small local vendors, MDC is also opening doors for community businesses more than ever before.
Through its Minority and Small Business Enterprise (MSBE) Office, MDC has implemented the Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Initiative, a streamlined policy and procedure for ensuring that local and small businesses – which are often minority-owned – get the opportunity to bid on contracts or offer their services to Miami Dade College.
The results have been astounding: 32 percent of vendor contracts awarded by the College in the past fiscal year went to SLBE vendors.
"What we want to do is change the culture," said SLBE Coordinator Sheldon L. Edwards. "We want small and local businesses to be a 'before' thought, not an afterthought. The only way to do that is to make people aware."
Any small, local business seeking to become an MDC vendor can apply for certification online. Once MDC compliance checks are complete to ensure that criteria are met, vendors are then certified as SLBEs.
"Many colleges encourage local and small businesses to do business with them," Edwards said, "but few have any procedure in place to ensure that they do."
Indeed, Miami Dade College was the first college in Florida to turn intent into action by creating the MSBE Office, which actively reaches out to small-scale vendors and even requires larger contractors to have at least 25 percent of their subcontractors on major construction jobs be small and local businesses.


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InterContinental Energy ("ICE") was founded in 2014 to focus on the development of large-scale renewable energy projects and long distance transmission. ICE founders and investors have decades of experience in all areas of energy and infrastructure investment throughout Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Both the senior management team of ICE and its investors have worked together in different capacities for over ten years and have extensive experience investing in and operating renewable energy, technology, and infrastructure projects and companies. ICE is a private company based in Hong Kong, with additional representatives and employees worldwide.
In concert with CWP Asia (the largest wind developer in Australia), Vestas (the world leader in sustainable energy solutions), and Macquarie Group (a global leader in green investment), ICE is developing the Asian Renewable Energy Hub: an 11-gigawatt wind and solar hybrid power plant in Western Australia's East Pilbara region that will provide local supply as well as export its electricity production to Southeast Asia via subsea electrical cables. The outstanding Project wind and solar resources can deliver large-scale, stable and competitively priced renewable electricity and the Project team has extensive experience developing and building renewable energy projects in Australia, Indonesia, and around the globe. This proven track record, together with input from expert consultants, technology partners, and knowledgeable stakeholders including global leaders Prysmian and Swire Pacific, has resulted in a validated development and construction strategy.


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While workmates start their day with a cup of coffee in the pantry, she can barely clean her desk. While they enjoy lunch, she rushes to finish hers. This is the usual routine of a productive career woman.
If this sounds like you, here's good news: These scenarios doesn't mean you have a bigger project or workload or you're a hard worker. It may mean your workmates have mastered certain timesaving skills and habits you haven't—until now.
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- Keep fit.
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- Eat quality meals that include fiber-rich carbohydrates (e.g. water-rich vegetables) and lean protein (e.g. chicken or fish).
- Write a realistic, actionable to-do list.
- Use technology with intent.
- Create boundaries for your family and personal times.
- Empty your inbox and clear your desk.
- Don't say "yes" to favors and requests that divert you from your priorities.
- Be flexible. Don't get stressed when something comes up or your plans change.
- Focus on benefits, not on difficulties.
- Schedule your meetings, calls, and other challenging tasks after lunch.
- Respond to e-mails sometimes, set your cell phone to airplane mode, and disable your desktop alerts.
- Set a time limit on tight deadlines and tasks.
- Stop being a perfectionist.
- Don't wait for someone to make you laugh. Visit your favorite funny blog or share a silly photo with a friend or co-worker.
- Break down complex assignments into bite-size chunks and finish them one at a time.
- Stop doing everything and let other people help you.
- Set your goals and reward yourself for early or on-time completion of tasks.
- Automate tasks instead of repeating them every day.
- Back up your decisions with data instead of estimations/guesses.
- Stop working overtime.
- Practice self-care with a little pampering.
- Don't compare yourself to others.
- Review your progress each day and improve.
It's hard to be productive, but the rewards are more than worth it. When you're fruitful at work, not only will you grow your business, you'll reduce stress along the way, too.
Do you know other tips to stay productive? Share them with the expert provider of resume writing companies' reviews, Best 10 Resume Writers!
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I'm not sure how many nail tech's out there still do full on sculpted nails.
I was trained (in 1989…yikes!) on how to do acrylics only doing full sculpts. It wasn't until later that I learned how to use tips and overlays.
Since that is what I was taught, it is still the method that I prefer to use when making a full set of nails.
I remember being in school and the teacher making sure that we pinched the customers acrylic nails with our two thumb nails as they were drying to create a C-Curve.
And sometimes doing it too soon and getting stuck to my client. Or completely smushing the nail. Then having to start again. LOL
And yes, the timing is important. Too soon and you get a smooshed nail, to late and you can't coax the acrylic into a beautiful C-Curve.
Well, that aside, it was a pain in the butt to use your two thumbs to create that C-Curve.
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Thank goodness for Young Nails who created this wonderfull tool called the Magic Wand.
It is a pusher/scraper and the other end is a pincher. Or tweezer type implement.
Use the pusher to gently ease back cuticle and the simply turn the tool to use the scraper to remove any dead skin from the nail plate.
Completely flip the tool to use the "tweezer" end to secure a nail tip during gluing, and to create the perfect C-Curve during sculpting of acrylics.
There is no pressure felt by the customer and it completely simplifies the process.
The length of the "tweezer" portion gives the nail the same curve all the way down the nail.
Available online at www.youngnails.com or authorized distributors.


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Fashion designer, Diane Kennedy, of Cherry Velvet dresses is on her way to the Vegas WWIN show! She'll be at booth #634 so if you are in the area you should totally go check it out.
In this photo I am wearing her Cherry Velvet Priscilla dress which is obviously PERFECT for Vegas!
Good luck Diane and have fun! xo
Photo from Diane Kennedy (Cherry Velvet Instagram)
Photography this shoot: Pin-up Perfection Photography
MUAH: Stela Licina
Model: Me (Danielle Keil)
Jewellery: Mirror Mirror Bijoux


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Count Blogula is what's called a 'flugative'. He's a self taught expert on influenza so when a deadly strain of H5N1 flu tears through his beloved New York City it's no surprise. He's been predicting it and makes a living by selling flu protection measures (gloves, masks, literature, etc) from his East Village apartment where he runs his online store and personal blog. He's prepared for it. The problem is, most of the country isn't. When he starts blogging on self preparedness and in depth flu facts, the government starts labeling him as an alarmist. He and his fellow flu fighters are just trying to help the public. The government doesn't see it that way. When his blog starts to gain followers and momentum, he'll find himself on the run. Not just from the worst flu pandemic in history, but from the American government as well.
American Fever is unlike any book I've read. It's told completely in the first person but that's not what makes it different. What makes it different is that it's presented as a series of blog entries posted by 'Count Blogula' over the course of nearly a year where he's trying to educate people about the flu as well as trying to protect himself and those he comes to care about.
I admit that through the first quarter of the book, I found myself thinking that there was no way I was going to enjoy it come the end. There is minimal dialogue as it's really just a series of blog entries and, while interesting and informative, the beginnings of the novel read more like a text book. There are long passages about differing flu strains, the history of the flu, the science behind avian and swine flu vectors, etc. It's presented in an easy to comprehend fashion, but as a reader of stories, it wasn't quite what I was expecting. The book really starts to pick up once the blog entries turn towards the personal.
When Count Blogula begins making entries about the people he knows, including friends, a crazy ex girlfriend and a mysterious female 'fan' that reads his site, as well as events going on in the rest of the country and the world, it turns into a compulsive read. This is where the blog format of the book really pulled me in. Because of the unique storytelling, Blogula's feelings of claustrophobia and despair for a populace that 'didn't listen' and a government that's ill equipped to deal with a prolonged crisis becomes a constant source of tension. When people he knows die, you feel it along with him. When friends go missing, you share his worry. When the government starts to label him public enemy number one, you're scared for him. At the start he seems like a paranoid shut in. Towards the end you can't help but pull for him to be a survivor. Blogula grows as a character and his voice remains true to form no matter what hellish things nature, and man, throw his way.
The e-book version of American Fever is filled with clickable links. The author didn't just list a bibliography at the end, citing his research; he made it PART of the book. I can't imagine how long it took to put this thing together. There are copious amounts of links, not just to sites on influenza, but to the main character's favorite movies, books (he's a big Ayn Rand fan), music…you name it, there's a link. The interactivity of the book makes it seem all the more real because of it.
American Fever is informative, funny, touching, and at times, completely terrifying in its plausibility and 'realness'. It really captures both the best of people and the worst of people. This is a unique and compelling book that shouldn't be overlooked.
Title: American Fever
Author: Peter Christian Hall
Genre: Apocalyptic Sci-fi
Publication: Arterial Witness (October 20, 2011)
Price: $2.99 (Kindle, Nook); $14.99 (paperback)
Author's Website: http://www.americanfeverbook.com/peter-christian-hall/


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SISUS is a contemporary circus company based in Finland. The group was found by five women with plenty of energy and love for the awkward! They mesmerize the viewers on stage and share their high level circus skills and quirky humour with the audience. SISUS is a dream come true. The members of the group started training circus arts together around the beginning of the 2000's, and today they are professional, educated artists, training and performing together once again. Their aim is to bring people the message of friendship, joy and creative wildness.
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Many people desire to get really good at web design, or even dream of doing it as a career. Yet a lot of people overlook what it truly takes to become a good web designer and let others take in all the benefits associated with web design. This article can teach you how to get started or improve on your website creation skills.
Unless your website can be viewed on a variety of browsers, it is unlikely to produce the desired results. Ensure that the site can be easily navigated on the most popular browsers. A site that works on Internet Explorer might not display right in Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Therefore, you should check how all the pages of your website display in all the major browsers on the market, before turning your site live.
Be aware of your background. If you have a GIF background that moves, your text may be too hard to read. Make your site easy to read by choosing a background that complements the design of your website and doesn't overwhelm it.
Offer to store personal information for returning users. If users register on your site, some of their data should be saved. This makes it easier to fill out forms, and is considered to be very convenient. It's annoying for visitors to have to re-register for different site functions, so work to make the site experience positive for your users.
If you want help with your website development, look at purchasing on of many site design programs available on the market. Professional programs are easy to use, so you can create a beautiful site rather quickly. If your website has no appeal, the visitors will not come.
When designing a large site, always incorporate a search feature. In the upper right-hand corner of the homepage, include a search box that allows users to search for a single term that appears anywhere in your site. FreeFind and Google both distribute a search function which you can use on your site.
Do some keyword research. You do need to create great content, but it should be focused on bringing in new visitors. If you want your site to be successful, you must understand how to use keywords properly.
When you are choosing your background color, white is an effective choice. A bright, white background makes it easier to read text; it also appears more professional. Crazy backgrounds can just cause confusion and make your content become lost. It also tends to make your webpage look much less professional. Simple backgrounds are usually a better choice.
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You don't want to be using frames when you are optimizing your website. This information will not be visible on the search engines. If the search engines can't view this important information, then you're not going to fare well in the search engine rankings. When you don't have a high ranking, then your visitor count will be lower.
You don't have to use every inch of space when you design a website. Using all pixels within the site could make your website seem overwhelming and cluttered. The layout of your site will appear clearer and easier to deal with, if the elements that make it up are separated by plenty of space. You would be surprised how empty space can often be as valued as content.
When deciding on what background color to use for your site, white is a good and effective choice. If you use a white background, your content can end up being simpler to read — and build trust in your site. Complicated, artsy background designs look cool, but they can often be distracting to the reader. When it comes to backgrounds, simpler is generally better.
In order to get your first webpage up, you need to educate yourself on how to do this properly. Becoming better educated on web design is the best way to build a high-quality site. Without that correct information, you could end up with a site that has a poor design that people want to avoid.
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Photoshop is a very effective and helpful tool when it comes to web design. However, the companion program of Dreamweaver will take your web design to a whole new level, so do not neglect incorporating it into your portfolio of skills.
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Practice with a very basic layout to understand the basics of web design. Starting out simple and then building your skills into tackling more complex designs is a good strategy as you improve.
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Keep your taglines visible, and include them on every page in your domain and sub-domains. Use large text in bold that will grab attention, as this is the first thing seen by visitors when following links. Visitors can rapidly grasp the main point of the page from the tagline and determine whether or not they want to invest their time in reading it completely.
Provide web browsers with independent CSS pages, and then use conditional loading. Testing and regular maintenance is much easier this way. Every website requires maintenance and making it simple will save you time in the long run.
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Hosting your own website might not be a good choice. As much as is practical, the website creation should be your responsibility. But arrange for it to be hosted elsewhere so that you are not tied down into focusing on the website's security.
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Leaving some spaces unused is part of a strategic design plan, so do not think that you need to fill every inch. It improves readability, gives your content the focus of the page and allows the mind of your reader to be relaxed and absorb what you're trying to get across.
Before designing your site, do some research. Research the target audience and your niche. Figure out ways to reach this essential group. This makes website creation quite efficient.
Think about unusual inspirational sources when you are considering site design. Check out museums, art galleries and magazines. You want to always be on the lookout for new inspiration because you may just stumble across something that will help your site become very popular with your visitors.
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If you plan to hire a company to design your company's web page, be sure you ask for references. Any company that doesn't have references or refuses to offer them upon request either doesn't have the experience you need them to have or they are hiding something.
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Sweet tobacco and plum with hints of leather and cassis on the nose. Full bodied, with big velvety tannins and lots of fruit. Very rich and powerful, even chewy. Give this some time to mellow out. Pull the cork after 2016.
Wow. This shows so much ripe fruit and berry character with just the right hint of lead pencil and spice. Full-bodied and very chewy. Big and powerful. Beautiful wine. Superb. *Top 100 Wines of 2006, No. 33* (JS)
A brilliant effort, this 2003 displays a vigorous, intact, deep blue/purple color as well as notes of scorched earth, barbecue spices, incense, creme de cassis and cedarwood. Long, lush, medium to full-bodied, round and generous...(RP)
Full ruby-red. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, mocha, tobacco, minerals, grilled meat and cigar box. Big, rich, lush and sweet; velvety but with excellent vinosity and snap. A wonderfully solid wine that finishes with huge but thoroughly ripe tannins and rising flavor. A major success in 2003, with the sheer density and richness to develop in bottle for two decades or more. (ST)
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Blackberry Port Jam is a low-sugar cooked jam made with Pomona's Pectin. Pomona's Pectin contains no sugar or preservatives and jells reliably with low amounts of any sweetener. See below for where to buy.
This recipe was adapted from Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publication Canning Magazine by Mia Valcarcel, who wanted to make it with Pomona's Pectin.
Yield: about 4 cups
Before You Begin:
Prepare calcium water. To do this, combine ½ teaspoon calcium powder (in the small packet in your box of Pomona's pectin) with ½ cup water in a small, clear jar with a lid. Shake well. Extra calcium water should be stored in the refrigerator for future use.
Blackberry Port Jam Ingredients
2 cups mashed blackberries (about 4 cups whole berries)
1 ½ teaspoons calcium water
1 cup port wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Pomona's Pectin powder
Additional sugar if needed (depends on how tart your blackberries are)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, depends on your port flavors)
Blackberry Port Jam Directions
1. Wash jars, lids, and bands. Place jars in canner, fill canner 2/3 full with water, bring to a boil. Turn off heat, cover, and keep jars in hot canner water until ready to use. Place lids in water in a small sauce pan; cover and heat to a low boil. Turn off heat and keep lids in hot water until ready to use.
2. Measure mashed blackberries into sauce pan.
3. Add calcium water, port wine, and lemon juice, and mix well.
4. Measure sugar into a bowl. Thoroughly mix pectin powder into sugar. Set aside.
5. Bring fruit mixture to a full boil. Add pectin-sugar mixture, stirring vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to dissolve the pectin while the jam comes back up to a boil. Once the jam returns to a full boil, remove it from the heat. Taste the mixture to see if you need to add more sugar. This will depend on how sweet or tart your blackberries are. If adding more sugar, turn the heat back on, stir well while mixture returns to a full boil, then remove from heat. Add cinnamon now if desired to help boost the flavors.
6. Fill hot jars to ¼" of top. Wipe rims clean. Screw on 2-piece lids. Put filled jars in boiling water to cover. Boil 10 minutes (add 1 minute more for every 1,000 ft. above sea level). Remove from water. Let jars cool. Check seals; lids should be sucked down. Eat within 1 year. Lasts 3 weeks once opened.
Note from Mia: The port I used is from a local Maryland vineyard and contained overtones of chocolate and raspberry. The original recipe called for cloves, but I used cinnamon instead. I think it boosted the flavors more than cloves would have.
For more inspiring recipe ideas, see Preserving with Pomona's Pectin: The Revolutionary Low-Sugar, High-Flavor Method for Crafting and Canning Jams, Jellies, Conserves, and More by Allison Carroll Duffy and the Pomona's Partners, published by Fair Winds Press, June 2013, and available in paper or ebook everywhere books are sold.
Pomona's Pectin is available at your local natural food store, food co-op, and many farm stands. Find it also at Sur La Table and a growing number of more conventional grocery stores with natural food sections (Wegmans, Hy-Vee, Rosauers, Nugget Markets, Coborns, Fairway, and others). If you can't find a store near you on our store locator, you can order from our website or many other online sellers.
15 thoughts on "Blackberry Port Jam"
Has anyone tried this with stevia?
Thank you very much for posting this fabulous recipe! The jam came out great.
Reading the discussion on the site about reducing the amount of pectin for more of a sauce consistency, my question is would you also reduce the amount of calcium water in proportion with reducing pectin?
I would like to make my BB jam seedless, could you advise please
I live in Maryland. Do you have a recommendation for a vineyard to buy a good port for this recipe?
What can I use in place of the port, so I don't need to use the alcohol called for?
Thank you!
I used this recipe as a base to make Strawberry Port Sauce. I added extra strawberries and used 1/4 of the pectin called for. I was hoping it would turn out more like a syrup, but it thickened up to more of a pourable sauce consistency. It was still very delicious!
Made this Blackberry Port Jam. It is absolutely wonderful. I was not as
fortunate as the recipe author by having local port, but I used a Tawny Port, and this jam turned out wonderfully!
If using honey instead of the sugar in this recipe, would you still mix the pectin with the honey and add it together? Or would you add the honey with the port and berries and add just the pectin at boil?


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Check out his IMDB Profile. Here's hoping he can do a mean Russian accent!!
Let's just pretend that this new guy isn't the Balkan, himself. What if he's the top henchman, and someone else is really at the head of the Russian Mafia. Someone like Jerry Jacks! We know Jerry has an evil streak a mile wide. We know Jerry loves hurting peoplle. We know he has ties to Pt Charles (good way to bring Jax out of the board room). and we know the actor speaks a ton of languages too!! Besides being in the Russian mob doesn't mean you have to have a Russian accent...not all American Mafia guys were Italian after all.
Just a thought!
Jerry Jax, Nicholas Cassadine, or even better Alkazar as the Balken...ReplyDelete


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So, "oh no" sounds about right. :D
Büge wrote:You could put it in a roti and call it "Not your usual routine".
Eh? Ehhhh?
Good Lord, please don't make me want to find a way to stuff a roast with poutine. I'm a crazy son of a bitch with nothing to lose, I'd find one.
nosimpleway wrote:I dunno if french fries specifically would work all that well, but I could see fried potatoes and cheese curds in... like, a crepe, maybe? With the brown sauce on top. Not a sandwich wrap, more of an eat-with-a-fork thing.
I'm surprised at how well it held up in my hands, but there was leakage and it's a little too goopy to eat in company, yeah. I'm certainly glad I had the foresight to take off my shirt before I started eating. Sauce on top of the whole thing is worth investigating as an option, though that'd make it slightly less poutiny.
At any rate, I gotta try it again someday, but... not soon. One must always consider the risk of addiction, after all.


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edit: i no longer think. i know. he's found it. i hyperventilate.
Okay, calm down. This happened to me with an unwanted friend, and yes it did cause some drama but there's nothing you can't talk your way out of. And how much does this friend care about your thoughts anyway? Enough to regularly check your blog every time you post? Now that could potentially be seen as obsessive. Just talk to them and it'll be okay x
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Apparently I had a link attached to GooglePlus when I first started, when I first didn't really care about writing. I've taken it down, and since he can't seem to remember it, I'll not change my url. For now.
I never in my life imagined anyone that I knew would find it, you see. Yet he has and he's read it all. He and his friends. Said he has some constructive criticism? I managed to pass it off without making it a big deal but yet I've realized that anonymity is a precious commodity.
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It's so good to see you! That was fascinating. Has channeling always been easy/effortless for you?
I'm glad you enjoyed it, it was a lot of fun to finally get myself on video, I've been wanting to do this for a while now, just haven't made the effort.
I've always been able to perform at a high level, whether it be sports, acting, speaking, etc., but I wasn't even aware of the concept of channeling until I started having spontaneous spiritual experiences in 2011. Since then, I've had a lot of practice with improvisational speaking/acting, and that definitely transfers over to channeling. So basically, yes, I've always had the natural ability, but it wasn't until later that I was able to express it.
While watching this amazing session a funny idea popped in my head:
3d identities are like apps that don't run in the higher dimensions.
While you are in 3d reality, the dogma-mongers won't allow to run apps which act as a bridge to the higher dimensions. Instead they make you feel you can only run apps that really are just nasty viruses, which becomes habits that are designed to eat up your RAM, making you docile.
Only if we replace those habits, we will have a chance to run those bridge app, which they don't allow us to run. These viruses are designed to make us lazy to explore uncharted territory – we can't think of life without those fear based apps that we become lazy to explore and try other apps.
Aegil, that is an excellent metaphor to describe this multidimensional experience.
As I mentioned in the video, we are all born with these extra-sensory perceptions, but through the conditioning of modern society, we are trained to forget these abilities and believe that they are not real, even to the point of being chastised if we try to pursue them.
It is through great discipline and self-motivation that we can overcome these fear-based boundaries and unlock our true potential as a collective.
exactly. our thoughts are in sync.
This was so familiar to me. It was just like the Pentecostal, speaking in tongues, spirit filled,filled with the holy ghost, fire baptized tent revivals I remember from before you were born. The only difference is then the preacher would get donations to heal the sick and now you are pointing out the sickness in people they are beginning to realize in themselves as our water, air, food and environment continues to become polluted and contaminated.
Maybe you should get a choir ?
I can see where you're coming from with this idea, but I hope not to come off as evangelical or associated with any type of religion or dogma in any way. My intention is simply to expose how fear controls society and empower people to take charge of their lives and reach their highest level of potential.
Your not the first with theses same good intentions. " All we have to fear is fear itself !" When you truly believe in something you do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals. Don't get hung up in the packaging. Don't worry about perception, especially other peoples perception. Stay true to yourself and make your point and be satisfied with your purpose.
You're absolutely right, and that is excellent advice. Thank you.


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First off I had to decide if there was a real need for one? Answer, NO but I did however want to have a heavy duty front bumper, there was dozens to choose from, and the costs were either too good to be true or there was a need to remortgage the farm to buy it.
I settled for a very basic bumper but decided to have a winching bumper to allow for upgrade just in case I wanted to in the future, but what a shock!!! I found a great supplier who was willing to do me a fantastic package deal on a basic winching bumper and winch for little more than the price of a medium duty HD bumper, guess which way it went.
This was the look of the front end before I removed the original bumper and "A" bar, here it is necessary to retain a "bullbar" of sorts if it is on the papers as the consequence of removing it and it not being present at the time of test means that they will remove the right and declaration from the papers and it is gone forever!!!
And on with the new.
This was never going to be an immediate fit due to corrosion issues in the front mountings of the body but at least it gave me a sense of satisfaction knowing that the low profile bumper is what best suited my needs in the respect that I didn't want to do as many do and end up with a bumper that sticks out even further than the original and reduces approach angles even further, so for me this was a good choice.
After the corrosion issues were taken care of then I came to the full fitting with a twist.
Twist being that I needed to have a bullbar fitted or face loosing the right to have one fitted!!
I made the decision to cut the "A" bar up and make my own bull bar with a rather large hoop, the hoop is there in order for me to have a massive lighting array in the form of LED light bars, but finding them at sensible money is way harder than I thought possible at this point, I regret that I simply cannot afford to pay double what I paid for my car for a single 40" light bar!!!
But the hoop on the bumper looks like this.
Hoop welded on and sprayed black it was time to fit the winch.
Now that the winch is in place and all bolted down it was the hardest part of this for me, as in, I had to actually cut up a perfectly good grille to tidy up the front.
Doesn't it look good now!
Now it is time to get the wiring sorted in a fashion that looks tidy and is very much functional.
I always try to make it look like what ever I have fitted was meant to be there from the beginning, same with the winch really, I was looking to make it as though the fitting was not a complete afterthought with untidy cables and poor routing, put a plan together in my head and get it trialled out.
Trial fitting over with and on to the main deal of getting it where it needs to go, nice grommets for the holes and secured with cable ties, although I was going to use "P" clips to secure them I was actually advised against this by a professional fitter who said that the often massive torque loading's on the cables sees them needing to flex a bit so making the cable run too rigid can be counter productive!!!
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Awaiting me when I got home recently was a package from Tay of Hornest, Singapore. Tay and I have worked together looking at some cool kit previously, like the Helinox Packable folding chair, the Jil Lite UV light and the Jil Lite Constel LED lantern as well as a bunch of other cool things.
This most recent item is a lot of fun, just for fun. It's time to rock out with my cock out, behold, the SOEGear Combat Cock.
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With drainage grommets for eyes, and a hook-and-loop opening on the underside to access the stuffing, for either re-fluffing, or replacing it with what-have-you. It could make an innocuous stuff-sack for secret needfuls, even SERE gear.
I've been thinking about stuffing mine with a Headover to give it double duty as a fun accessory, storage as well as an impromptu travel pillow.
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About Me
- Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder
- Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. About living in Italy, the Veneto area near Venice; in Indonesia, central Java. Why we love the southeast of the United States and moved back from Italy. Our love for gardening, the botanical way. Sharing with you our manifold treasures from exotic places and even offering several at Spectrenoir: http://ebay.to/2xI69uc, for others to enjoy. As well as high end silver items from Giovanni Raspini, Italy. I also do classes and consulting... too much to list here! Love to bring back some romance and quality to the daily life of others...
Friday, September 6, 2013
{Denim Daisies}
67 comments:
Oh Mariette, I love your denim outfit! Especially the pants with daisies at the bottom, such a great design. You look fantastic with denim daisies!ReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Tamago,Delete
Thank you! I do like wearing this denim; lots of denim... is very comfy to slip into.
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
The weather is very very nice in New York also although I am not sure how was the weather like back in May2013:P. BUT I HAVE TO SAY< YOU LOOK GREAT!. And I love the slit cut at the bottom of your pant, very cool design. Have a fabulous september:)
Dearest Tammy,Delete
THANKS for your compliment; I take that with pride from a Travel - Fashion - Lifestyle expert as yourself!
So far September has been great for us, even the last week of August. FINALLY we're having our long awaited summer. I will use my summery outfits just a bit longer before getting back into my denims!
beautiful denim outfit. Very nice end cuts on the pant's legsReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Daniela,Delete
Thank you! Yep, literally I did PICK MORE DAISIES!
Well my friend, even if the sun is strong and bright, you look gorgeous in your lovely denim Scada suit! I love the ends of your pants, very Smart!ReplyDelete
Big hugs,
Dearest Fabby,Delete
Thanks for your compliment! Escada did come out with surprising embellishments to their great fitting designer collection. Who would not love those daisies?
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
this Denim Outfit looks very nice and it suits you so well.
Happy week,
Love and hugs
Dearest Claudia,Delete
Thank you so much and it is a pleasure wearing it. Escada always fits me like a glove!
Liebe Mariette,ReplyDelete
Sonnige Grüße
Danke liebe Elisabeth!Delete
Sonnige Grüsse über den Ozean zurück!
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
You love the southeart of the united states and moved from Italy and you love for gardening the botanical way.
You look fantastic with denim scada! You has ledger body weight exereires and muscles strong! shoes are also from Escada in denim with lether in the beautiful.
Hugs and you dear friend!
Dearest Michiko,Delete
Thanks for your compliment. Ah, I'm genetically blessed with my body and of course for good health I do adhere to my diet.
Dearest Mariette;ReplyDelete
Oh, wonderful Denim Daisies and you look gorgeous♡♡♡ I loved to see daisies as embellishments as well. I've never hear of the brand "Escada" (^^;)
Wonderful coordination, my friend.
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*Replies
Dearest Miyako,Delete
Thanks for your sweet compliment! Oh sure, Escada is also available in Japan: http://www.escada.com/escada-group/
You might not have the outlet store(s)... like we do here!
Hugs to you from across the ocean.
Lieve Mariette wat prachtig,je zit erg goed uit,lieve groeten uit Holland,hier is prachtig weer,en ik heb vakantie,dus genieten IrenaReplyDeleteReplies
Lieve Irena,Delete
Fijn dat je nog eens voorbij komt en héél fijn dat je prachtig weer geniet tijdens je vakantie.
Lieve groetjes,
I could say that your blue big eyes match perfectly with the two-piece suit, chic lady!ReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Olympia,Delete
Thank you for your compliment! Yeah, my blue eyes used to be real big when I was younger; much younger...
Zo ziet denim er weer heel anders uit, het staat je goed en de bloemen maken het helemaal af.ReplyDeleteReplies
Beste Maianne,Delete
Ja, denim heeft vele gezichten en ik bewonder de ontwerpers van zoiets simpels en tóch weer heel bijzonder en ànders!
Mariette ciaooooooooooooooo,ho acceso ieri il pc dopo un mese di assenza,finalmente si torna alla normalità!!ReplyDelete
Sei uno splendore e questo abito ti sta benissimo!!
Un bacio cara a presto!!
Cara Sabry,Delete
Sono felice que torna alla normalità ma le vacance sone molto importante!
Grazie per le tue parole qui.
Un abbraccio grande,
You are wonderful!
Dearest Manuela,Delete
Thank you very much!
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
You look simply WONDERFUL!!!!! I love the way you wear those denims, you look so fresh and beautiful! I love your style, and your glow! The denim daisies are definitely a lovely touch... they make the whole outfit pop!
Thank you so much for your sweet and heartfelt words about Mammola. That is indeed so true... a sheltered life, and human care, make such a huge difference! You are such a brave and wonderful woman, dearest Mariette... I had no idea about your eyesight, you glow from within, and that's a blessing. Blessed to know you, Mariette :)
Big hugs!Replies
Dearest Anna,Delete
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Those denims are such a joy to wear; casual and yet stylish enough for any business event. I am so blessed to live in a country with plenty of Escada Outlet stores.
Reading about Mammola was heart warming.
You are a very warm and caring friend and not only to humans!
Hugs to you,
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
Wow... you are fabulous. You look simply gorgeous with those outfits.The flowers on the denim are very pretty.
The shoes so chic too.
sorry for my 5 days late, 3 weeks and a half left until the big day;)
Wishing you a great week Dear friend
hugs to youReplies
Dearest Ayu,Delete
Thanks for taking the time in your condition for visiting me. You ought to be in Bali now for the Miss World competition! Such a heavenly place for holding it; makes me homesick and no doubt your thoughts are there as well... Life is not easy.
Thanks for your compliments!
A big hug and good luck for the coming weeks.
Love you,
Wow, you must love denim a lot:) A very cute outfit, Marriette! When I look at your last name(s) I wonder if it's German or Dutch? I am Dutch (my blogname is my artist name).ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for your comment on Carrera. Have been to Venice, but just for a day (a loooong time ago). Lucca was a great experience since I got to know daily life of the locals better.Replies
Dearest Jesh,Delete
Yes, I am Dutch by birth and I probably once did mention that in one of my comments on your blog. Dutch by birth and American by choice!
Yes, I do love the easy care of denim a lot; frankly most of my outfits are denim... Casual and still stylish or dressy enough for any business meeting.
Hugs to you,
The denim outfit looks great on you Mariette!!! You wear it beautifully!ReplyDelete
Madelief xReplies
Dearest Madelief,Delete
Thank you and I do love to wear it. I'm wearing more jeans than skirts anyway...
Dear Mariette,as i always say,you are an elegant and preety lady!!ReplyDelete
I like your denim outfit!!!It's gorgeous!!!I'm so happy that you're having sunny days i your area!Hope they last!!!Have a lovely evening!!!Hugs!!
Dearest Dimi,Delete
THANKS for your kind words! Yes, I am over the moon for our sunshine. Finally we get to enjoy some summer; never mind it is late but the weather is still perfect down south.
Big hugs for you,
Liebe Mariette,ReplyDelete
wieder ein perfektes Outfit- Es steht dir
hervorragend. Selbst die Schuhe sind ein
Einen schönen Abend wünscht
Liebe Irmi,Delete
Danke fuer die Komplimente! Wir hatten ein schoener Tag mit viel Sonne.
Euch wuensche ich auch viel Sonne.
Lieber Gruss,
that is cute, mariette. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Theresa,Delete
Thanks! Most of the time I feel happier in jeans.
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
you look beautiful as always.! I like it all!
Hughs to you!Replies
Dearest Astrid,Delete
Thanks for your compliment and kind words!
Hugs to you,
Beautiful photos of you, Mariette in your pretty denim daisies. Such a cute ensemble! Hoping it is drying out with cooler weather for you. Hugs xoxoReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Karen,Delete
Thanks for your compliment and yes, we're drying out with a bit of wind but it's still hot down south. It is now 8:30 PM and still 81° F and RealFeel 100°F!
Hugs to you,
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
You look so lovely in your blue denim with the daisies. You are such a nice size and everything looks so nice upon you.
We had a heavy rain today but it is supposed to be cooler and dry tomorrow.
Love to you,
Dearest Ginger,Delete
Thanks dear lady! We also enjoyed lovely weather and rather warm still.
Hugs to you,
You are always very stylish, Mariette! Glad to hear the weather is back to normal over there. Here it is so humid. Can't step outside without feeling drenched and drained. Best wishes to you, TammyReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Tammy,Delete
Thank you! Yes we are enjoying our summer; finally!
Hugs to you,
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
You always look so elegant in your suits. What my Nanu always called 'Bandbox Fresh". Does anyone even remember what a bandbox is?
Glad your are finally getting some summer.
Enjoy your week end.......*s*Replies
Dearest Suzi,Delete
Thank you very much! No I had to look up this old Oxford English expression for: smart of appearance. That goes way back to the 1600s when they kept their neck bands in a box!
With your Nanu did you mean your Grandmother? Could not trace that word...
Oh, our summer is for real with sunshine and blue sky and HOT.
Liebe Mariette,ReplyDelete
diese "denim daisies" sind wirklich sehr attraktiv - der Jeans-Anzug mit dem hübschen Blumenschmuck steht dir PRIMA!
Alles Liebe und ein schönes Wochenende, Traude
PS: Du hast mich gefragt, ob Janas Katzenkinder Geschwister sind - ja, sind sie! Und sie vertragen sich sooo gut, die beiden Süßen! :o)Replies
Liebe Traude,Delete
Danke für dein liebes Kompliment. Leider ist es schon wieder Wochenende ja! Wir waren unterwegs, Freunde besucht und eine Nacht im Hotel und etwas einkaufen. Jetzt zu hause wieder nachholen.
Lieber Gruss und es ist toll das Jana Geschwister hat; genauso wie wir noch vier haben.
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Dearest Jo-Anne,Delete
Dearest Mariete,ReplyDelete
These Denim daisies can make though any era as far as fashion goes. Wonderful!Replies
Dearest Munir,Delete
Thanks for your comment and yes, they are almost timeless. I love wearing this suit as it is so comfy.
Ma sai Mariette che non avevo mai visto un completo così in Denim? E che idea quella delle rose, meravigliose sui pantaloni. Davvero un tocco chic! Un abbraccio. PaolaReplyDeleteReplies
Cara Paola,Delete
Be, Escada nel corso degli anni ha creato molti abiti di jean, anche con gonne e mi piace indossarli. Abbastanza classico e ancora molto comodi e casual!
Quelle viole del pensiero sono belle...
Un abbraccio grande,
Fits you like a glove, as always, Mariette. I have just got to find a place where I can shop for Escada! <3ReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Stacy,Delete
Thank you so much for your compliment. In Texas are probably your nearest Outlet stores... We always check them out in Florida, Orlando to begin with and down to Ft. Lauderdale. For my size I always get great bargains as there is less and less competition her in the USA as most do seem to 'size up'...
Hola Mariette. Quedaba mi comentario. Estaban todos menos el mío y no podía quedarme sin decirte que, como siempre estás muy guapa con este precioso traje de Escada. Parece que te lo han hecho a medida. ¡Pefecto!!!!!!!!! Besitos.ReplyDelete
Hola Mariette. Quedaba mi comentario. Estaban todos menos el mío y no podía quedarme sin decirte que, como siempre estás muy guapa con este precioso traje de Escada. Parece que te lo han hecho a medida. ¡Pefecto!!!!!!!!! Besitos.ReplyDeleteReplies
Querida Enma,Delete
¡Esta es la verdad sobre la línea de Escada; Siempre me encaja como un guante. Nunca las alteraciones necesitadas. Estoy encantado con estos hallazgos de salida!
Beso grande,
Thank you so much Mariette for linking up with me!! Much appreciated.ReplyDelete
You look so great in your outfit, the details are fabulous.
Keep in touch, dear.
Dearest ?Delete
You're quite welcome and it was a pleasure for linking up.
Thanks for your compliment and I owe it to the great fitting of Escada; they make you look great.
Looking just lovely! The details are just precious my friend. xoxReplyDeleteReplies
Dearest Susan,Delete
Thank you! Jeans suits are a big favorite of mine and they are great for wearing almost year round.
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On Saturday, Jan. 20, we held our first basketball tournament/clash at Norwood-Norfolk Central School, of what we hope to be an annual event for Joanne's Gift of Love. It was an amazing time and turnout, and raised nearly $2500 for scholarships and charities.
We want to thank the Superintendent James Cruickshank, Athletic Directors Nate Plantz and Mark Wilson, Jason Gallant, who assisted with organizing, as well as the NNCS staff, teachers, coaches, officials, parents and grandparents for all their help and support.
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A dedicated mom, wife, teacher, sports enthusiast, and community supporter, Joanne's wish was to give back to the community she loved so much. That is what our goal is, to give back in her memory.
We give scholarship to two students at Norwood-Norfolk and Potsdam Central schools each year. We provide care bags for patients undergoing issues related to cancer, which are filled with items they may need on their journey and/or provide gift cards for travel and lodging. We give to Hospice, Neighborhood Center, the food pantry, have sponsored a child for 4-H, along with other things.
If you are interested in donating to this cause, we, along with those in need, would truly love your help and support. Joanne's Gift of Love is a non-profit organization and all money stays within our community.
Again, we thank you all. Remember your kindness is an act of love.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Butterfly Dress
I was inspired by a pretty card that I saw at the Papyrus store in the mall of a dress made of butterflies, had to try that idea for myself. This is prettier in person, the top is made of black glitter paper cut with the dress framelits die, I had such a hard time getting the glitter to show up with my camera. Cut and colored 5 butterflies from the retired God's Beauty set and attached for the skirt. I can never part with this one since I love this particular stamp so very much. The sentiment is from Flower Patch (Stampin' Up! also).
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- Bevie Pooh said...
Wow, wow, this card is just fabulous!!!!! Hugs, Bev
- June 22, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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Yes, it's contradictory as they are falsies ;)
Thanks to KKCenterHK I've had the chance to try and review so many great lashes and these are another wonderful pair! These looked natural while delivering a good amount of length and I got more than what I expected.
Very long! However, it is still within a passable or rather "natural" length. If comparing them to other designs, they would be on par in length. But the difference is that these are far more natural.
Although these lashes do have a fair amount of volume it isn't the key here. Having tiny, shorter lashes between the longer ones do aid with this though. Mascara on your natural lashes can fix this well :)
To describe these lashes, I'd say they look like lash extensions. The design is so natural and light. Quality? No complaints. The band is transparent and thin. The ends don't bother me even when applied closer to the inner corner(you can see this is the photo above). The only thing is to be careful when removing the lashes from the box as pulling the adhesive off can disarrange the lashes.
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There are some events in history about which there can be no ifs or buts. The Latvian volunteer militias in 1941 were so zealous in murdering Jews that by 1943 they had not only killed nearly all of Latvia's 70,000 Jewish community, they had also slaughtered 20,000 Jews from central Europe who had been deported to Riga, and tens of thousands of Jews in Belarus. The veterans of these volunteer units formed the backbone of the 15th and 19th Latvian Waffen-SS divisions. The annual unofficial parade in Riga honouring these veterans is the national disgrace of an independent Latvia, and an international stain on Nato and the EU to which the Baltic state now belongs. No ifs, no buts.
Latvian participation in the Holocaust differs from the massacre of the 300 Jewish men, women and children in Jedwabne, Poland in 1941 in important respects – notably the Poles acted largely alone. Nor can there be any moral equivalence between the murder of 4 million Jews in Poland under Nazi occupation and the collusion of some Jewish leaders in eastern Poland with the Soviet occupation between 1939 and 1941. And yet this is precisely the point that the man who leads British conservatives in the European parliament seeks to make.
Michal Kaminski denies everything, of course. His membership of the neo-fascist National Rebirth of Poland? Just a youthful fling. The fact that he did indeed wear a fascist symbol called the Chrobry Sword, having said he had never heard of the emblem? Apparently that denial, in an interview with the Jewish Chronicle, was a result of a "mispronunciation". But Mr Kaminski has made his position on Jedwabne crystal clear. He opposed the apology for the massacre made by the then president of Poland on behalf of the Polish people. Mr Kaminski said: "If you are asking the Polish nation to apologise for the crime made in Jedwabne, you would require from the whole Jewish nation to apologise for what some Jewish communists did in eastern Poland." Mr Kaminski's aim is to establish an equivalence between communism and Nazism, casting Jews as the leading players in communism and the Soviet occupation. This rests on two discredited ideas: that the Soviet occupation was even remotely comparable with the Holocaust, and that Bolshevism was a Jewish phenomenon.
The Latvian Fatherland and Freedom party is playing similar tricks with history. In attending the annual parade of Waffen-SS veterans, it says it is doing no more than any other Latvian party. In fact, the party is not merely the most enthusiastic supporter of these events. It was also the sponsor of a law two years ago to declare the Waffen-SS legionnaires a national resistance movement, which would entitle surviving veterans to military pensions. This is denied to those Latvians who fought for the allies against Hitler. The law failed because other Latvian parties opposed it.
Colin Powell could see it. He told Latvia during the Nato enlargement talks that the Nazi rallies had to stop, after which the rallies stopped being sanctioned by the state, but continued as unofficial events. So if a Republican US secretary of state can grasp a simple truth about Latvia's past, why can't David Cameron, Eric Pickles and William Hague?
This issue will not die a media death. It will resurface every time Mr Kaminski gets to his feet in the European parliament. It will haunt Mr Cameron every time the Tories open their mouths about the EU, an organisation fashioned to make sure Europe never again repeats the events of 1939-45. Beyond the events themselves, the arguments the Tories are marshalling in defence, especially in the Latvian case, are troubling. They were conscripts, they were faced with Hobson's choice, they were only fighting for their country. Sound familiar? Is Holocaust revisionism really part of Mr Cameron's vision of modern conservatism?


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Out Artist Davis Mallory Brings The Sexy In "Sun & Moon"
Out musician Davis Mallory, who initially found reality TV fame on MTV's The Real World: Denver and then The Challenge, drops his latest single, "Sun & Moon."
After putting reality TV behind him and spending time in Chicago and New York City in various jobs in the entertainment industry, Davis made the decision five years ago to move to Nashville and devote his full attention to songwriting and recording.
During his early years in Nashville, Davis chose to collaborate with successful writers to understand the songwriting process.
"I was writing songs with really accomplished people who had #1 hit radio songs and Grammys, and I would respectfully often allow them to lead the session which I learned a lot from," Davis recently told music blog Songtrust. "It was a goal of mine though to eventually write music all by myself, to show the world what a Davis Mallory song sounds like."
"Today I pride myself in writing much of my music alone," the 34-year-old added. "I still often do co-writes, but I found that that when I define the vocal melodies, that they suit my voice better than when another singer creates the melody."
Decked out in a sexy pink tux for the music video, Davis's vocals are smooth and sure. The handsome crooner describes "Sun & Moon" as a retro-sounding pop song in the vein of Prince and Michael Jackson, with lyrics that focus on the end of a relationship based on a real-life moment for Davis.
Ooh, baby, my walls fall down when you're around
The sun and moon move, baby,
It all falls down when you're around
And if they all fall down will you stick around
I put them oh so high I'm so good at that
That whenever you move, baby,
My walls fall down whenever you're around
Check out the new bop below. You can find more info about Davis at DavisMallory.com.


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Apply For The RISE (Remember, Inspire, Soar, Educate) Above Scholarship
About The RISE Above Scholarship
NAK brothers with the winners of the 2016 RISE Above Scholarship – Edith Gonzalez, Lillian Banas & Pablo Izquierdo (not pictured) – and their families.
The RISE Above Scholarship is awarded to up to 3 incoming University of Nevada, Reno freshmen at $500 each for the fall semester of every academic year.
The award is based on the student's community/leadership involvement, personal background and need. Applicants must exemplify the ability to have risen above life's challenges and the desire to ascend further in their future.
This is a one-time scholarship and good for fall semester only. Award recipients must attend the University of Nevada, Reno.
All eligible high school seniors are invited to apply (see eligibility below).
This scholarship is available to those who are not eligible for federal financial aid. More specifically, we aim to award at least one scholarship to a DACA student or DREAMER.
We are fervent supporters of higher education and serve this mission by providing financial assistance to people of all backgrounds.
On top of awarding the scholarships, the gentlemen of NAK will also extend mentorship to the winners to ensure successful transition to UNR.
The scholarship is organized and awarded by the Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. Alumni Association at the University of Nevada.
If you wish to donate to the scholarship, please contact Director of Scholarship Juan Calderon-Saldana at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also donate directly into our scholarship account via Venmo at "OmicronAlumni-Association.
- Must be an incoming University of Nevada, Reno freshman for fall 2018
- 3.0 minimum unweighted GPA
- Must have community service/leadership involvement
- Must be planning to enroll in 12 or more full-time undergraduate credits
- Must submit résumé
- Submit 1 letter of recommendation
- Submit 500-word max personal essay on your background, how you've risen in life and how to plan to continue your ascent
- * DACA and DREAMER students are welcome to apply
Who Can Apply?
All incoming University of Nevada, Reno freshmen who will be attending school full time (12 or more credits in the fall 2018 semester) are welcome to apply.
When Is The Deadline To Apply?
Deadline to apply is midnight June 30, 2018.
When Will We Be Notified?
All applicants will be notified of their status by in early July 2018.
How Many Scholarships Are Being Awarded & For How Much?
Two-to-three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 each.
When Will The Money Be Allocated To The Student's Account?
The money will be allocated to the winners' accounts in August 2018.
Can Students Who Are Not Eligible For Financial Aid Apply?
Yes. All students are welcome to apply, regardless of financial aid status. This includes DACA and DREAMER students.
Does Community Service Increase My Chances At Winning A Scholarship?
Yes. Not only is community service experience a common essay topic but your involvement in community service can distinguish you from other applicants.
Who Should I Ask To Write My Letter Of Recommendation?
Start by asking a teacher, employer or mentor. Do not ask a friend or family member. A letter of recommendation is similar to a professional reference; choose someone who can articulate your strengths and praise your accomplishments.
How Will Winners Be Chosen?
The winners must meet all of the standard criteria required for the scholarship, but also distinguish themselves from the rest of the applicants.
Who Do I Contact If I Have Questions?
Contact Director of Scholarship Juan Calderon-Saldana at email@example.com.
- NAK RISE Above Scholarship Flier
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Our two winners who attended were Lillian Banas (left) and Edith Gonzalez (right). They are standing alongside Ricky Salazar, our Nevada NAK Alumni Association Director of Scholarship, and Juan V López, our Alumni Association CEO. Both Lillian and Edith currently attend Sparks High School in Nevada. Lillian plans to be a Community Health Science major at the @unevadareno and Edith plans to be a pre-optometry preparation major at Nevada. We're so proud of you both and excited for your futures! Our third winner, Pablo Izquierdo from Reed High School, was unable to attend, but we are very excited for him nonetheless. View the complete photo gallery on our Facebook page or through the link in our bio. #scholarship #NuAlphaKappa #NAKAlumni #payitforward #UniversityOfNevada #fraternity #greekalumni #NAKMenLead #SparksHighSchool @unevadareno @nualphakappa
2014 Winners:
• Perla Garcia (North Valleys High School – Reno, Nevada)
• Robert Lopez (Fortuna Union High School – Fortuna, California)
2015 Winner:
Jessica Stevens (Pre-Medical major)
2016 Winners:
• Lillian Banas (Sparks High School – Reno, Nevada)
• Edith Gonzalez (Sparks High School – Reno, Nevada)
• Pablo Izquierdo (Reed High School – Reno, Nevada)
Please Note: As you go through these questions, please save your responses on a separate document. If for some reason your application is not able to be submitted online, email Director of Scholarship Juan Calderon-Saldana at email@example.com and CEO Juan V López at firstname.lastname@example.com with the items for your scholarship application.


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It come with a completely re-factored ADC library (a long awaited one), more supported devices, more examples and one more project (USB development board).
Soon, the development team will come up with their own set of development boards (mini, midi, maxi, all with USB support). Worth to keep an eye on them.
Congratulations and thanks to jallib team. You guys are doing a great job.
Related links
The project hosted on Google Code. here you can download the package
The jallib blog at Blogger.com
The discussion group at Google Groups.


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SMTP Bruter/Scanner IP/Domain Linux
Bütçe €250-750 EUR
- domain detection + tlds hash table
- same-user variable
- new auth mechanisms (some of old methods are obsolete). now with autodetection for all possible login types.
- new smtp codes very well structured, no false positives.
- relay check with spoofing algorithms.
- user validation with advanced autodetect dns methods.
- delays to avoid rbl and noops to keep connection alive.
- interactive verbose messages(with color codes)
- skip non-auth servers
- md5 protection
- random from generator
- spoofs process name for ps, pstree
- option to scan a file containing a list of ips (very useful).
- 2 scan methods(one is very fast, sometimes considered as flood)
- more user friendly
- reconfigured everything to allow even more threads(tasks + 2 types of threads).
- maximum improvement of memory management & functions optimization, no leaks, no useless code.
- added multi-treads per IP (means the speed of scanning increases by n number of threads per IP)
- added custom port selection feature
- option to select between multiple scan types (Regular, SSL or TLS also with default or custom ports)
- added auto scan with configuration file for better management.
- added tokens
- added other smtp codes which were reported missing
- now saves domain & hostname in log file
- added domain validation (you can validate during scan or a list with domains, which is very useful for cleaning), also it is saved in log
- checks if IP is honeypot during scan
- checks if IP is blacklisted (during scan or a list of IPs or a single IP for which shows detailed info). Also, it has the option to use a custom list of RBL servers besides the built-in one.
- gets all domains for IP and shows potential users in case of hosting.
- working an a Linux Root or VPS
- saving the inbox smtp in a text file with all important data
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August 1st, 2017 – Mercy Aigbe's Alleged Sex Partner Kenny Adams Aka Lege Miami Receiving Death Threats From Lanre Gentry
The alleged sex partner of Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, Kenny Adams took to the social media today to alert fans and the media that Lagos hotelier, Mr Lanre Gentry is threatening to kill him for allegedly sleeping with his wife.
The budding Nollywood stars said Lanre Gentry sent the death threats to him via one David Alade.
The actor begged Olanrewaju Gentry to spare his life because he has nothing to do with his wife.
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I know updates to EveryDayLeft are less than frequent and even less scheduled. This is my fault (husband reporter), and chiefly for two reasons:
1. Life — it won't stop happening for even a minute; and
2. I really don't want to speak for Karyn any more than necessary. She has always had a direct relationship with you wonderful folks and I don't want to get in between you. What can I say? I'm just not the jealous type. Therefore, I've always felt a need to write as little as possible.
Still, when we hear from multiple people asking how Karyn is doing, and outright telling me it's about damn time to write, I listen.
The latest for Karyn is that it's been rough, to be honest. Headaches are have mercifully been less frequent (great news), but they do cluster around Avastin infusions. That's ironic, considering Avastin is supposed to help with headaches that might be caused by intracranial pressure. A big issue of late is that energy has been low. Whereas a nasty headache would keep Karyn inside for much of the day, fatigue is now doing that. We walked around the block last weekend, and that was great, but it was the first long walk she'd taken in quite a while.
Dealing with background noise and visual stimuli has become more difficult, to the point where concentration on a conversation or task is easily broken by nearly anything in the environment: music; talking in another room; someone walking by; the dog scratching his ear; etc. It means trying to keep things quiet and still whenever possible. As you can imagine, the natural kinetic energy of two kids, a Jack Russell terrier and me (officially part of the problem) make "whenever possible" largely impossible.
On top of that, Karyn's ability to communicate has been diminishing. For someone so articulate, witty and with such impressive writing skills, this is heartbreaking. She starts to say something, and the words get caught on their way out. In trying to push them out, the whole thought evaporates. Trying to write it down is no better. It's like there's massive construction on the communication pathways, and very few words can get passed the flagman before the sign gets turned to "Stop."
This was the state of affairs leading into last week's MRI, and that had us dreading the results. So — and this is me burying the lede — you can imagine our happy surprise when the doctor said the scan looked "really good." He said it hadn't changed much since the one in February, which means radiation did what we hoped it would: Tumor growth has, at least for now, stalled. Totes amazeballs, right?
It really is great news, but it left us without an explanation for the increase in symptoms. If the difficulties are caused by her radiation treatments (radiation is, after all, the gift that keeps on giving), they may be here for a while as Karyn's brain heals. Her steroid dose also increased, and that slightly improved her language for a couple days, but it hasn't lasted. "Frustrated" only begins to capture the feeling. Other "f" words also come to mind.
We're staying in touch with her amazing team of doctors and wizards to discuss other options. Ritalin might be something that helps with fatigue and thus language. It's always harder to communicate when exhausted. We are hopeful this is just another bump in a road that has already been pretty bumpy. Good thing Karyn is equipped with those heavy-duty badassery shocks.


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Tuesday, 29 December 2015
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I do like the Lake Tahoe setting for this series, Col. I admit I've not tried Stanton's work, but I've heard good things about the series. So I'm hoping you'll enjoy it.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers for the further endorsement Margot. I don't think I've read anything set in the locale of Lake Tahoe yet.Delete
All of these sound interesting. I don't know if I will try them because I already have too many books, but definitely would consider them.ReplyDeleteReplies
Tracy, I'll let you know how I get on when the time comes!Delete
New to me as well, Col. Thanks for the heads-up.ReplyDeleteReplies
Another one for your list Prashant!Delete
Yet again, these look to be lots of fun. They also look, refreshingly, as if they're a reasonable length rather than the usual doorstops. I must sus 'em out.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cheers mate, glad you like the look of them, both are just a tiny shade over 300 pages each, according to Amazon UK. I must admit my copies look thinner, but I can't check at the minute.Delete
Promising, sounds interesting. Need you to read them first.ReplyDeleteReplies
A reasonable stance - sometime soon hopefully, which could mean absolutely anything in my reading world!Delete
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text: POLICE ARREST ONE FOR DAMAGING A TOW TRUCKAt about 10:59pm, on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person with a knife in the area of 138 Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke with the caller, a tow truck driver who stated that he was in the process of towing a car that was illegally parked in a private lot when an individual approached and stated that the car belonged to him. According to the tow truck driver, the owner of the car demanded that his car be lowered off the truck. The tow truck driver stated that he informed the owner that he could and would lower the car but, doing so, would require a payment. At this point, the tow truck driver states that the suspect entered his car and tried to drive the car off the truck. When this failed, the driver says the suspect exited the car with a knife in his possession. With knife in hand, the driver says the suspect attempted to cut his car down. Officers observed that the tow straps had been cut or severed. Officers were able to locate and take possession of the knife. Officers arrested Erik Nixon, 21, of Boston and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property. SCANTILY CLAD CROOK CAUGHT TRYING TO BREAK INTO A RESIDENCE At about 2:25am, July 1, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a residence in the area of 288 Amory Street. According to the caller, a white male with brown hair (wearing a black jacket) was trying to enter her residence. On arrival, officers went to the rear of the residence. Once out back, officers observed and located a pair of blue jeans, a pair of white sneakers and a brown hat lying on the ground. Upon looking through the residence, officers located a suspect hiding on the 2nd floor porch. Upon locating the suspect, officer noted that the suspect was wearing boxer shorts, a t-shirt and a black jacket. According to the victim, she was inside her residence when she heard someone or something on the back porch. Upon hearing the noise, she called police. Upon looking at the rear door, officers noted that the screen was torn. According to the victim, the screen was undamaged prior to the incident. Officers arrested Frank Drago, 26, of Stoneham and charged him with Attempted Breaking & Entering a Residence (night).


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Slept in today. Until almost 9. Got up and went to HPER. Meditated. For 2 minutes extra too, my new phone is tricky. Didn't have enough time to finish my workout. Went to KT for lunch, then an individual with Fujimoto. Then I went back to HPER to finish workout. Well, first I sat and finished a translation for mom's colleague. Then I finished my workout. Then I went to CB's yin class at NT. The music made me really sad. Like, REALLY sad.
I went home and made some food for Gabe, who was stoned out of his mind. Then I went to chosen family dinner at Karen and Larry's. We had gazpacho and duck egg custard pie. It was really fun and I met some cool new people.


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Called To…
Leadership is first and foremost a calling. God chooses leaders and entrusts you with opportunities, resources, and relationships. The primary responsibility of a leader is to wisely steward that which God has entrusted to you. The Called To series is intended to assist in developing this wise stewardship by providing specific groups of leaders with Biblical insight into your specific leadership arenas and challenging you to align your lives and leadership with God's Word.
Each book in the Called To series is written in a weekly devotional format intended to:
· give the reader one Biblical principle or challenge
· the time to pray and perhaps discuss the principle
· the opportunity to focus on that principle for a week, trusting God to give you opportunities to see that principle at work within the week.
In my ministry serving leaders, this combination of reading, praying, discussing and seeking to discern one principle each week throughout the year has proven to be an effective approach to developing wise leaders. I trust you will find this series to be an effective tool in your pursuit of honoring the God who called you to lead.
Called to Lead, by John Crosby.
These devotions were forged, tested, and found true through the lives of the leaders served by John. These devotions are written for smart, hard-working, no-nonsense workplace leaders who are looking for something solid to help you improve your leadership. If you are eager to close the gap between the leader you are and the leader God created you to be, humble enough to recognize that you could use some help, and willing to try a proven approach, invest a few minutes each week with this book pondering the intersection of your life and leadership and God's Word.
Called to Coach, by John Crosby
This book is written for coaches who work hard - sometimes too hard - and know how to quickly size up what is a waste of time. It is for coaches who are looking for something solid. It is for coaches who know that real ministry takes place in the opportunities of everyday life, rather than simply sitting in rows on Sunday morning or around a campfire singing kumbaya. It is for coaches who recognize that the Bible is the greatest source of leadership principles the world has ever known.
Called to Shepherd, by John Crosby
"Called to Shepherd is designed to help church leaders focus their hearts on the multiple priorities of life-changing ministry. As 'iron sharpens iron' these devotions will sharpen your focus on ministry and inspire greater diligence as we pursue the greatest work in the world. I pray these thoughts will bless you... and empower you to bless others." Cam Huxford, Senior Pastor, Savannah Christian Church, Savannah, Georgia.