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Foundation Center Core Collection
After the Grant: the nonprofit's guide to good stewardship
Board Member's Book: Making A Difference in Voluntary Organizations
Practical advice on a variety of topics, including the different responsibilities of board members, volunteers, and staff; how to find, develop, and reward good board members; ways to recruit, encourage, and evaluate the executive director; and effective strategies for fundraising and financial planning and more.
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing
Detailed instructions on preparing successful proposals including pre-proposal planning tips, components of the proposal, and guidance from grant makers. Incorporating the results of 40 interviews with grant makers across the nation, the Guide reveals their priorities in reviewing submissions and provides insight into what makes a winning proposal.
Guía para escribir propuestas
Spanish edition of Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing
The Foundation Directory and The Foundation Directory, Part 2
The Foundation Directory covers the 10,000 largest U.S. foundations with assets of $2 million or more or total grants of at least $200,000. Key facts on major funders include their fields of interest, contact information, financials, names of decision-makers, and nearly 60,000 sample grants. Convenient indexes help you quickly locate your best leads.
Part 2 covers the next 10,000 largest foundations with assets between $1-$2 million. Broaden your prospects with key facts on America's most generous mid-size funders. The latest edition includes over 40,000 sample grants.
Use for Finding:
Detailed information on giving interests and restrictions, application guidelines, names of officers and directors and selected grants (when available).
Foundation Fundamentals: A Guide For Grant seekers
A guide to the foundation field and the funding research process. Describes the tools, resources, and services available from the Foundation Center and from other sources to help grant seekers develop prospect lists. Newest edition focuses mainly on web resources to help users new to the field take advantage of cutting-edge technologies in their research.
Foundation Grants to Individuals
Information on foundations that award grants directly to individual students, artists, researchers, and other individual grant seekers.
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Students and graduates of specific schools, arts and cultural support
Awards, prizes, and grants by nomination, research and professional support
The Grantseeker's Guide to Winning Proposals
Samples of actual proposals submitted by nonprofit organizations to receive grants. Arranged by the nature of the proposal; for programming, special projects, evaluation, renovating facilities, staffing, start ups and program development.
Guide to Funding for International and Foreign Programs
Includes more than 1,900 descriptions of grantmakers that support international relief, conferences, disaster assistance, human rights, civil liberties, community development, education, and more. Also includes more than 9,300 sample grants.
National Directory of Corporate Giving
Features the most comprehensive information available on thousands of corporate charitable activities, including direct corporate giving (non-foundation) programs and company-sponsored foundations. Includes samples of more than 9,000 grants.
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Detailed information on companies and their giving interests and restrictions, application guidelines, and names of program administrators
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See the Grants Collection for information on grants, scholarships or other individual funding for education, and start-up, for-profit business funding.


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It looks absolutely spectacular. Traffic comes to a crawl as folks approach it. This project is a really big step forward for our community!"
Ed Trammell, Lexington Parking Authority
Louisville, Kentucky
Originally built as a railroad bridge in 1895, the historic Big Four bridge re-opened in 2013 as a pedestrian and bicycle path. Louisville's Waterfront Development Corporation spearheaded an initiative to extend the popular bridge's appeal into the evening hours with color-changing light.
More than 1,400 Color Kinetics fixtures, and the software-based control system, were installed and commissioned by systems integrator Vincent Lighting Systems. The system can display over 16 million colors and an endless array of patterns, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere for waterfront activities.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When the owners of this local iconic landmark building decided to resurrect the weather forecasting lighting, they turned to Cindy Limauro and Christopher Popowich of C & C Lighting LLC for an energy-efficient lighting solution. Limauro and Popowich specified Color Kinetics ColorGraze PowerCore LED fixtures for their low power consumption and color consistency. Vincent Lighting Systems provided integration, programming and equipment supply services. The new lighting system changes based on weather forecasts, but also allows custom lighting for special events.
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As a result, when I edit my outfit posts every week, I usually have a good giggle looking at some of the ridiculous faces I've managed to get caught on camera. So! Since I've been laying low this week trying to finish getting over the stomach bug I had over the weekend, I decided to share some of these gems with you!
So, here are some beauties from the last 6 or 7 months. If you want to see the pictures I actually used, feel free to click on the the images below to check them out!
Let's have at it, shall we?
Well, I hope you enjoyed a good laugh at my expense! Don't worry, I'm laughing right along with ya!
I hope you all have an amazing weekend!
Til next time!
Oh! P.S! Congratulations to Kelley for winning the Ali Oesch Jewelry giveaway!


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Canadiens 3, Predators 2NHL.com @NHLdotcom
MONTREAL (AP) -The Montreal Canadiens are giving backup goalie Jaroslav Halak enough offensive support to keep up their winning ways at home.
Andrei Markov had a goal and an assist, and Robert Lang had two assists to lead Montreal to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Andrei Kostitsyn and Guillaume Latendresse also scored, and Halak stopped 23 shots in his seventh straight start in place of injured All-Star starter Carey Price.
"We've been great lately and we've been scoring a lot of goals," said Halak, who was the beneficiary of 22 goals' worth of support during a four-game winning streak that preceded the Canadiens' 3-1 loss in Boston on Tuesday night.
Montreal improved to 5-0-1 at home since Dec. 13 when the Canadiens wrapped up a franchise-record seven-game homestand with a 2-1 loss to Washington.
"Every time you're able to bounce back after a loss it's a good two points," said Lang, who assisted on Kostitsyn's power-play goal in the second and Markov's goal early in the third that put Montreal up 3-1.
J.P. Dumont and Vernon Fiddler scored for Nashville, which had won three of four - including a 2-0 win in Toronto on Tuesday night - following a season-high five-game losing streak.
"We knew that they were going to come hard, they've got a lot of skills and speed, and there were a few bounces for them and it cost us the game," said Dumont, who ended a 16-game goal drought to tie the game early in the second.
Pekka Rinne made 17 saves after recording his fourth shutout of the season in his last start.
Markov drew an assist as Kostitsyn extended his points streak to six games with a power-play goal 8:46 into the second that put Montreal up 2-1.
The Predators outshot Montreal 25-20 overall, including a 10-2 margin in the second.
"I think we made some mistakes in the second period and we didn't bury our heads down and we just kept working hard," Latendresse said. "We knew we were facing a team that wouldn't quit and it was a hard battle, but we just kept working and doing the simple plays in the third that we weren't doing in the second."
Markov made it a two-goal lead 1:05 into the third when he was credited with his seventh goal after his shot caromed into the net off Nashville center Radek Bonk's skate.
Fiddler scored his seventh goal at 6:23 to draw the Predators within one.
Shea Weber and Jason Arnott were unable to play for Nashville due to injury.
Weber injured a foot while blocking a shot Tuesday. Arnott missed his third straight game because of an upper body injury.
"We missed those two guys but they're missing people, too, and we don't use that as an excuse," Predators coach Barry Trotz said. "We had some chances."
Steve Sullivan played his third straight game for Nashville since returning from a back injury that sidelined him for nearly two years.
Sullivan, who underwent two disk surgeries, has not scored a goal since Feb. 22, 2007, when he scored in a 6-5 shootout loss to Montreal. That was his last game before he was sidelined by back spasms for the final 19 games of that season, the entire 2007-08 season, and the first half of the current season.
"He's making good strides," Trotz said. "We're getting his ice time a little higher every game."
Latendresse opened the scoring with his eighth goal late in the first. Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges received Maxim Lapierre's cross-ice pass and dropped the puck back to Latendresse, who drove a slap shot past Rinne from the left side with 34 seconds left in the opening period.
Dumont drew Nashville even with his eighth goal 6:35 into the second, his first since Dec. 8.
Notes: Sullivan played 18:19 and had three shots on goal. He has 159 points in 153 regular-season games with the Predators. ... Nashville has scored two goals or less in 11 of its last 14 games. ... Kostitsyn has 10 points during his streak, including six goals and four assists.


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Some prayers are to special not to reprint!
St. Gertrude's Guardian Angels Prayer
O most holy angel of God, appointed by God to be my guardian, I give you thanks for all the benefits which you have ever bestowed on me in body and in soul. I praise and glorify you that you condescended to assist me with such patient fidelity, and to defend me against all the assaults of my enemies. Blessed be the hour in which you were assigned me for my guardian, my defender and my patron. In acknowledgement and return for all your loving ministries to me, I offer you the infinitely precious and noble heart of Jesus, and firmly purpose to obey you henceforward, and most faithfully to serve my God. Amen.
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Novena to St. Andrew--The Christmas Novena
November 30th: The Saint Andrew Christmas Novena begins today. This is a beautiful prayer to pay during advent. Many report unexplained and powerful answers to their prayers after imploring the intercessions of this special saint!
Nov. 30th is the Feast of St. Andrew, a Jewish fisherman of first century Palestine with a Greek first name who ended up being the patron saint of Constantinople, Greece, Russia and Scotland.
What we know about him is, really, not a whole lot. We know that he and Simon Peter were brothers, that they were fishermen and they left their nets in order to follow Jesus. We know that it was Andrew who told Jesus about the boy with the five loaves and two fish. And Andrew was one of the four disciples in Mark's Gospel who asked Jesus about what the sign would be that the destruction of the Temple would come about. We know that after Pentecost, he preached in Greece and was eventually crucified by being bound to an X-shaped cross to which he was bound, not nailed, so that he would suffer longer.
The St. Andrew Christmas Novena
Say 15 times a day from St. Andrew's Day (30 November) until Christmas.
Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born of a most pure Virgin at a stable at midnight in Bethlehem in the piercing cold. At that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, to hear my prayers and grant my desires. (Mention your intentions here) Through Jesus Christ and His most Blessed Mother.
+MICHAEL AUGUSTINE, Archbishop of New York
New York, February 6, 1897
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WOW! I saw this amazing prayer for healing a family tree and had to reprint it here:
Prayer for Healing the Family Tree
Rev. John H. Hampsch, CMF
Heavenly Father, I come before you as your child, in great need of your help; I have physical health needs, emotional needs, spiritual needs, and interpersonal needs. Many of my problems have been caused by my own failures, neglect and sinfulness, for which I humbly beg your forgiveness, Lord. But I also ask you to forgive the sins of my a...ncestors whose failures have left their effects on me in the form of unwanted tendencies, behavior patterns and defects in body, mind and spirit. Heal me, Lord, of all these disorders.
With your help I sincerely forgive everyone, especially living or dead members of my family tree, who have directly offended me or my loved ones in any way, or those whose sins have resulted in our present sufferings and disorders. In the name of your divine Son, Jesus, and in the power of his Holy Spirit, I ask you, Father, to deliver me and my entire family tree from the influence of the evil one. Free all living and dead members of my family tree, including those in adoptive relationships, and those in extended family relationships, from every contaminating form of bondage. By your loving concern for us, heavenly Father, and by the shed blood of your precious Son, Jesus, I beg you to extend your blessing to me and to all my living and deceased relatives. Heal every negative effect transmitted through all past generations, and prevent such negative effects in future generations of my family tree.
I symbolically place the cross of Jesus over the head of each person in my family tree, and between each generation; I ask you to let the cleansing blood of Jesus purify the bloodlines in my family lineage. Set your protective angels to encamp around us, and permit Archangel Raphael, the patron of healing, to administer your divine healing power to all of us, even in areas of genetic disability. Give special power to our family members' guardian angels to heal, protect, guide and encourage each of us in all our needs. Let your healing power be released at this very moment, and let it continue as long as your sovereignty permits.
In our family tree, Lord, replace all bondage with a holy bonding in family love. And let there be an ever-deeper bonding with you, Lord, by the Holy Spirit, to your Son, Jesus. Let the family of the Holy Trinity pervade our family with its tender, warm, loving presence, so that our family may recognize and manifest that love in all our relationships. All of our unknown needs we include with this petition that we pray in Jesus' precious Name. Amen.
St. Joseph, Patron of family life, pray for us.
Blessings upon all of your families!
If you were once a Mason or are a descendant of a Mason, we recommend that you pray through the following prayer from your heart. Don't be like the Masons who are given their obligations and oaths one line at a time and without prior knowledge of the requirements. Please read it through first so you know what is involved. It is best to pray this aloud with a Christian witness or counselor present. We suggest a brief pause following each paragraph to allow the Holy Spirit to show any additional issues which may require attention.
"Father God, creator of heaven and earth, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ your Son. I come as a sinner seeking forgiveness and cleansing from all sins committed against you and others made in your image. I honor my earthly father and mother and all of my ancestors of flesh and blood, and of the spirit by adoption and godparents, but I utterly turn away from and renounce all their sins. I forgive all my ancestors for the effects of their sins on me and my children. I confess and renounce all of my own sins. I renounce and rebuke Satan and every spiritual power of his affecting me and my family.
I renounce and forsake all involvement in Freemasonry or any other lodge or craft by my ancestors and myself. I renounce witchcraft, the principal spirit behind Freemasonry, and I renounce Bxphomer, the Spirit of Antichrist and the curse of the Luciferian doctrine. I renounce the idolatry, blasphemy, secrecy and deception by Masonry at every level. I specifically renounce the insecurity, the love of position and power, the love of money, avarice or greed, and the pride which would have led my ancestors into Masonry. I renounce all the fears which held them in Masonry, especially the fears of death, fears of men, and fears of trusting in the name of Jesus Christ.
I renounce every position held in the lodge by any of my ancestors, including "Tyler"' "Master", "Worshipful Master", or any other. I renounce the calling of any man "Master", for Jesus Christ is my only master and Lord, and He forbids anyone else having that title. I renounce the entrapping of others into Masonry and observing the helplessness of others during the rituals. I renounce the effects of Masonry passed on to me through any female ancestor who felt distrusted and rejected by her husband as he entered and attended any lodge and refused to tell her of his secret activities.
1st Degree
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the First or Entered Apprentice degree, especially their effects on the throat and tongue. I renounce the Hoodwink, the blindfold, and its effects on emotions and eyes, including all confusion, fear of the dark, fear of the light, and fear of sudden noises. I renounce the secret word BOAZ, and all it means. I renounce the mixing and mingling of truth and error, and the blasphemy of this degree of Masonry. I renounce the noose around the neck, the fear of choking and also every spirit causing asthma, hay fever, emphysema or any other breathing difficulty: I renounce the compass point, sword or spear held against the breast, the fear of death by stabbing pain, and the fear of heart attack from this degree. In the name of Jesus Christ I now pray for healing of..(throat, vocal cords, nasal passages, sinus, bronchial tubes etc) for healing of the speech area, and the release of the Word of God to me and through me and my family.
2nd Degree
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the second or Fellow Craft degree of Masonry, especially the curses on the heart and chest. I renounce the secret ~words JACHIN AND SHIBBOLETH and all that these mean. I cut off emotional hardness, apathy, indifference, unbelief and deep anger from me and my family. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray for the healing of … (the chest/lung/heart area) and also for the healing of my emotions and ask to be made sensitive to the Holy Spirit of God.
3rd Degree
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the third or Master Mason degree, especially the curses on the stomach and womb area. I renounce the secret words MAHA BONE, MACHABEN, MACHBINNA and TUBAL CAIN, and all that they mean. I renounce the Spirit of Death from the blows to the head enacted as ritual murder, the fear of deaths, false martyrdom, fear of violent gang attack, assault, or rape, and the helplessness of this degree. I renounce the falling into the coffin or stretcher involved in the ritual of murder. I renounce the false resurrection of this degree, because only Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life! I also renounce the blasphemous kissing of the Bible on a Witchcraft oath. I cut off all spirits of death, witchcraft and deception and in the name of Jesus Christ I pray for the healing of…(the stomach, bladder, womb, liver, and any other organs of my body affected by Masonry), and I ask for a release of compassion and understanding for me and my family.
Holy Royal Arch Degree
I renounce and forsake the oaths taken and the curses involved in the Holy Royal Arch Degree of Masonry, especially the oath regarding the removal of the head from the body arid the exposing of the brains to the hot sun. I renounce the Mark Lodge and the mark in the form of squares and angles which marks the person for life. I also reject the jewel or talisman which may have been made from this mark sign and worn at lodge meetings. I renounce the false secret name of God, JAHBULON, and the password, AMMI RUHAMAH and all they mean. I renounce the false communion or Eucharist taken in this degree and all the mockery, skepticism and unbelief about the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. I cut off all these curses and their effects on me and my family in the name of Jesus Christ, arid I pray for…(healing of the brain, the mind etc.)
18th Degree
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the eighteenth degree of Masonry, the Most Wise Sovereign 'Knight of the Pelican and the Eagle and Sovereign Prince Rose Croix of Heredom. I renounce and reject the Pelican witchcraft spirit, as well as the occult influence of the Rosicrucians and the Kabbala in this degree. I renounce the claim that the death of Jesus Christ is a "dire calamity", and also the deliberate mockery and twisting of the Christian doctrine of Atonement. I renounce the blasphemy and rejection of the deity of Jesus Christ, and the secret words IGNE NATURA RENOVATUR INTEGRA and its burning. I renounce the mockery of the communion taken in this degree, including a biscuit, salt and white wine.
30th Degree.
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the thirtieth degree Masonry, the Grand Knight Kadosh and Knight of the Black and White Eagle. I renounce the password, "STIBIUM ALKABAR", and all it means.
31st Degree
I renounce-the oaths taken and the curses involved in the thirty-first degree of Masonry, the Grand Inspector Inquisitor Commander. I renounce all the gods and goddesses of Egypt which are honored in this degree, including Anubis with the ram's head, Osiris the Sun god, Isis, the sister and wife of Osiris, and also the moon goddess. I renounce the Soul of Cheres, the false symbol of immortality, the Chamber of the dead and the false teaching of reincarnation.
32nd Degree
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the thirty-second degree of Masonry, the Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret. I renounce Masonry's false Trinitarian deity AUM, and Its parts; Brabma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. I renounce the deity of AHURA-MAZDA, the claimed spirit or source of all light and the worship with fire, which is an abomination to God, and also the drinking from a human skull in many Rites.
York Rite
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the York Rite of Freemasonry, including Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, Royal Master, Select Master, Super Excellent Master, the Orders of the Red Cross, the Knights of Malta, and the Knights Templar degrees. I renounce the secret words of JOPPA, KEB RAIOTH, AND MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ. I renounce the vows taken on a human skull, the crossed swords, and the curse and death wish of Judas of having the head cut off and placed on top of a church spire. I renounce the unholy communion and especially of drinking from a human skull in many Rites.
Shriners (America only-doesn't apply in other countries)
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses and penalties involved in the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. I renounce the 'piercing of the eyeballs with a three-edged blade, the flaying of the feet, the madness, and the worship of the false god Allah as the god of our fathers. I renounce the hoodwink, the mock hanging, thy mock beheading, the, mock drinking of the blood of the victim, the mock dog urinating on the initiate, and the offering of urine as a commemoration.
33rd Degree
I renounce the oaths taken and the curses involved in the thirty-third degree of Masonry, the Grand Sovereign Inspector General. I renounce and forsake the declaration that Lucifer is God, I renounce the cable-tow around the neck. I renounce the death wish that the wine drunk from a human skull should turn to poison and the skeleton whose cold arms are invited if the oath of this degree is violated. I renounce the three infamous assassins of their grand master – law, property and religion — and the greed and witchcraft involved in the attempt to manipulate and control the rest of mankind.
(All participants should now be invited to sincerely carry out the following:)
1. Symbolically remove the blindfold (hoodwink) and give to the Lord for disposal.
2. In the same way, symbolically remove• the veil of mourning.
3. Symbolically cut and remove the noose from around the neck, gather it up with the cable-tow running down the body, and give it all to the Lord for His disposal.
4. Renounce the false Freemasonry marriage covenant, removing from the 4th finger of the right hand the ring of this false marriage covenant, giving it to the Lord to dispose of.
5. Symbolically remove the chains and bondage of Freemasonry from your body.
6. Symbolically remove all Freemasonry regalia and armor, especially the Apron.
7. Invite participants to repent of and seek forgiveness for having walked on all unholy ground, including Freemasonry lodges and temples, including any Mormon or other occult / Masonic organizations.
8. Symbolically remove the ball and chain from the ankles.
9. Proclaim that Satan and his demons no longer have any legal rights to mislead and manipulate the person(s) seeking help.
Holy Spirit, I ask that you show me anything else which I need to do or to pray so that I and my family may be totally free from the consequences of the sins of Masonry, Witchcraft, Mormonism, and Paganism.
(Pause, while listening to God, and pray as the Holy Spirit leads you.)
Now, dear Father God, I ask humbly for the blood of Jesus Christ, your Son, to cleanse me from all these sins I have confessed and renounced, to cleanse my spirit, my soul, my mind, my emotions, and every part of my body which has been affected by these sins, in Jesus' name!
I renounce every evil spirit associated with Masonry arid Witchcraft and all other sins, and I command in the name of Jesus Christ for Satan and every evil spirit to be bound and to leave me now, touching or harming no one, and go to the place appointed for you by the Lord Jesus, never to return to me or my family. I call on the name of the Lord Jesus to be delivered of these spirits, in accordance with the many promises of the Bible. I ask to be delivered of every spirit of sickness, infirmity, curse, affliction, addiction, disease or allergy associated with these sins I have confessed and renounced. I surrender to God's Holy Spirit and to no other spirit all the places in my life where these things have been. I ask you, Lord, to baptize me in your Holy Spirit now according to the promises in your Word. I take to my self the whole armor of God in accordance with Ephesians Chapter Six and rejoice in its protection as Jesus surrounds me and fills me with His Holy Spirit. I enthrone you, Lord Jesus, in my heart, for you are my Lord and my Savior, the source of eternal life. Thank you, Father God, for your mercy, your forgiveness, and your love. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
This prayer is taken from Unmasking Freemasonry – Removing the Hoodwink by Selwyn Stevens, published by Jubilee Publishers, PO Box 36-044, Wellington 6330, New Zealand. Copying of this prayer is both permitted and encouraged provided reference is made to where it comes from.


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Thursday, March 10, 2016
Why not make them tin foil hats to absolve sin?
Will somebody please explain to me what this parade is supposed to mean?
Why on God's green earth would you lead people on such a useless exercise as if the parade meant their soul is saved?
Why not make them tin foil hats to ward off sin, parade them around St. Peter's Square and call it a general absolution parade?
3 comments:
- Left-footer said...
I think there's a problem with the link, as it led me to piece about an 'interfaith' visit to the tomb of St Paul. God bless!
- March 11, 2016 at 7:34 AM
- Michael Dowd said...
One would not be too off base to speculate that this was all about One World/One Faith. How does the mantra OWOF, OWOF, OWOF sound? Do you hear it? It is the sound of the devil.
- March 11, 2016 at 8:46 AM
- TLM said...
LOL! Don't be so fast as to make light of a 'General Absolutions Parade', it may be in the works, plus, why give them any ideas?
- March 11, 2016 at 1:16 PM
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postcards from seoul I
After my adventures down south, I'm back in Seoul. My first time here just wasn't enough. The city has a thing for French pastries and smart stationary, which means that I have a thing for this city.
And although Korea is very much into paper, it took me a while to find good postcards. I do admit that I had high expectations as a good friend of mine has a Korean paper store in Toronto, which has some excellent postcards. Paired with the fact that Seoul is very much under the radar when it comes to being a tourist destination, it can be quite the hunt to find postcards in general. That said, my second visit to Seoul has been much more successful than my first. You know what they say about when it rains.
These postcards are from Cafe Gondry and depict Seoul's Bukchon Hanok Village, a neighbourhood of traditional Korean houses (hanok). These sweet houses have playful roofs that curve elegantly and frame views of sky-rises and chunky buildings, perfectly illustrating how the ancient and modern overlap in this city.


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Funeral services for Eunice Loretta Albright Turner, age 81 of Raleigh, NC formerly of Dickson County will be conducted Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1 pm from the Chapel of the Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Baumgartel officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, January 17th beginning at 11 am until time of service. Place of rest will be in the Dickson County Memorial Gardens. Services under the direction of the Taylor Funeral Home.
Mrs. Turner, homemaker and mother and grandmother, died January 7, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Durham NC. Born in Vanleer, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Lorene Keele Albright. Loretta was a graduate of Charlotte High School, class of 1953. She spent several years working in data processing positions for civil service including Ft. Campbell and Ft. Bragg. She received an associate's degree in accounting. She proudly served her country in the Women's Air Force (WAF) serving at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and Park Air Force Base California. She lived in Fayetteville almost forty years but had resided in Raleigh NC for the last two years. She was the widow of the late Joel Turner and was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Albright.
Surviviors include her daughter; Cheryl Kryske Reinert and her husband, Rowland of Raleigh NC, Her Grandchildren; Adam Stokes and his wife, Sarah, Brandon Stokes, and Tiffany Stokes and her husband, Mike Serpe. Her Great granddaughter, Georgianna Stokes. Also surviving, her sister, Judy Brazzell and her husband, Billy of Dickson, TN and her brother, Wayne Albright and his wife, Dianne of Dickson, TN Several nieces and nephews.
Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. has endeavored to provide the most up-to-date information for the families we serve. We trust that you will find the information listed on this website to be of value to you.


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Reading Raymond Chandler makes me want to [1]:
Drink, which I would help along by keeping an office bottle and two glasses in the deep bottom drawer of my desk.
Smoke cigarettes or a pipe, depending on mood.
Play chess, with myself, following all the moves from a book of famous chess matches.
Talk in monotone monologue style sentences dripping with innuendo, cold hard facts, sarcasm loaded with a one-two punch and just enough compassion laced through to imply a soft heart for the underdog.
Wear a trench coat.
Wear a hat at a rakish angle.
Wear red lipstick and red nail polish (I am a girl, after all).
Look at people sideways through my lashes.
Get caught in the rain.
Say one thing and think another.
Drink my coffee (a) black or (b) with whiskey. [2]
Talk softly but carry a big vocabulary.
Get by with only one night's sleep per week.
Call men by their last name.
Call women "angel".
Constantly surprise people with my limitless knowledge.
Speak in tight, efficient sentences [3].
Receive admiration (grudgingly) from all the right people and not care.
Describe anything to within an inch of its life.
Light a match with my thumbnail. On the first try.
Be able to follow any person undetected.
Be able to lose any person following me.
[1] Reading Raymond Chandler makes me want to BE MARLOWE. Minus his far too frequent encounters with saps (a bludgeon or club), rolled nickels in fists, iron hands of the around-your-throat-until-you-black-out variety, as well as the occasional make-your-hair-stand-on-end nutcase.
[2] I think a lot about beverages.
[3] Unless, of course, I'm pulling one of those monotone monologue descriptive numbers.


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I wrote a book about how I saved my life when doctors said I would be on dialysis or dead by 2008 or 2009. I didn't get any help from doctors. I cured myself of arthritis, headaches, heartburn, dandruff, bleeding gums, gout and more, as I was trying things to help my kidneys. I am not a book author who picked a subject for my next book. The book is the information that saved my life and cured me of every chronic disease I had.


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This college basketball season has been one of the more entertaining in a few years. With no clear cut favorite to cut down the nets at the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, it feels like anything can happen. Even the best teams in the country have their weaknesses.
So it would only be fitting that this March's Big Dance will feature its handful of upsets. Every season sees its fair share of higher seeds beating a top seed, but fans still are in shock when it happens. So with just under three weeks left until Selection Sunday, it is time to take a closer look.
As the regular season comes to a close for the smaller conference teams, now is the time to identify which ones could be the ones worth looking at once they make it to the field of 68. So with that said, here are four teams worth watching during their conference tournaments, as they could very much have an impact when we reach the big one.
Monmouth Hawks
You want to talk about a small conference team that is on an absolute roll, then look no further than the Monmouth Hawks. Led by senior guard Justin Robinson, Monmouth is currently on a 14 game winning streak following their 82-62 destruction of Fairfield on Tuesday.
The Hawks were the first team to clinch the top seed in their respective conference, earning top honors in the MAAC for the second straight season. They now have two games remaining, with a home game against Siena followed by a road game at Iona. This will be followed up by the MAAC Tournament, which is where Monmouth will look to punch their ticket to the Big Dance. After being passed over a season ago, the Hawks will need to earn a guaranteed spot in the Tourney if they want to go dancing.
Assuming they make it, four seeds better watch out. Behind Robinson, the team will be counting on the sweet shooting of Micah Seaborn and Je'lon Hornbeak. Big man Chris Brady is much improved in his senior year and is the team's leading rebounder, pulling in nearly seven boards a game.
The teams greatest asset is their ability to knock down free throws at a tremendous rate. With their free throw shooting percent sitting at 75, the team ranks 41st out of 347 in the metric. If they get matched up against a team like Butler or Florida State, who tend to foul at a rate more than they should, Robinson and the Hawks could easily take down a four seed.
Vermont Catamounts
Vermont is the cream of the crop in the American East Conference. With only two games left in their regular season, the Catamounts are undefeated in conference play. While they have lost five games in total on the season, almost all of those losses have come to tournament teams, or teams on the bubble (Providence, Houston, South Carolina, Butler make up four of their five losses).
It should also be noted that all of those four losses came on the road. Outside of the record, this is a team build on some really solid basketball and impressive numbers. Trae Bell-Haynes does a little bit of everything and helps this team go. On the boards, Anthony Lamb and Payton Henson pull down over five rebounds a game while also serving as the team's second and third-leading scorers.
As a whole, this team every statistical benchmark to look for in finding a sleeper team. They outscore their opponents by over ten points a game while also creating five possessions a game compared to their opponents. They shoot the ball well while also playing solid defense. They keep their fouls down while also shooting their free throws.
But on top of that, this team has one thing that can become absolutely crucial when it comes to taking down a five seed this March. This team has depth and does not rely on a single player. There are ten players on the roster who average over ten minutes a game, with five of them averaging over twenty. Pair that with the experience of them facing tournament quality teams already and this is a team that could be dangerous in the NCAA Tournament.
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Who could forget Dunk City? Back in the 2013 NCAA Tournament, Florida Gulf Coast shocked the world by becoming the first 15 seed to reach the Sweet Sixteen. While this is not the same team, the Eagles are still rocking the Atlantic Sun Conference.
The team has gone 11-2 in conference play, with junior guard Brandon Goodwin being a crucial part of their success. The team has three others, Zach Johnson, Demetris Morant and Chrisitan Terrell, all averaging in double digits in points. Morant is a monster on the boards, leading the club on his way to over eight rebounds a game.
The team knows how to score the ball too. They are rather efficient scoring the ball, scoring just over .97 points per shot. Their field goal percentage sits at an extremely impressive 50.5 percent, which is good for fifth in the nation out of 347 teams. When they reach the free throw line, they knock shots down at an even 70 percent.
They may be relegated to a 15 seed, but a two seed better not take this team lightly. If they come up against a team that does not play defense all that well, things could get interesting really quick. Could 2017 see the return of 2013's Dunk City? Only time will tell, but this is certainly a team worth monitoring, especially since they have already had a test run against clubs such as Florida, Baylor and Michigan State.
Middle Tennesse Blue Raiders
Middle Tennessee is considered to be hands down the best small conference school this season. They have been projected as an 11 seed in most early brackets, which is better than the standard 12 for the highest ranked small conference club. The Blue Raiders have a 14-1 record in Conference USA this season, which places them at 24-4 overall.
The team is built upon three core players. First, we have senior forward JaCorey Williams and his 17.5 points per game. Next, there is junior guard Giddy Potts, who shoots free throws at an 82.2 percent clip. Finally, we have senior forward Reggie Upshaw, who pulls down 6.6 rebounds a game. All three of these men average over 30 minutes a game, score over 14 points per game while also bringing home at least five rebounds a game.
The team has an impressive overall profile from a statistical point of view. Not only do they beat their opponents by an average of double digit points a game, but they also create over seven more possessions a game than their adversaries. They can shoot the ball at a 48.6 percent clip. But more impressively, they can play some lock down defense.
Given the fact that they are looking at either an 11 or 12 seed, they will get the luxury of getting either a five or a six seed. That puts them in the prime position for an upset given their big three. They will certainly be a popular upset pick when the bracket is released.
So which unlucky teams will have the luxury of facing off against these four small conference studs? They are ready to bust some brackets, as long as things go according to plan in their respective conference tournaments. So who do you see
So who do you see as this year's Cinderella team? Who will pull the biggest upset? Tell us in the comments!


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Mixteca Music on the Rocks
By Jade Arroyo
The recent spring equinox was celebrated in a big way at the Charco del Ingenio with family activities, welcoming ceremonies, and the traditional concert on the rocks.
This time, in sync with the 25th anniversary of the nature reserve, the team invited a very special orchestra of ethnomusicologists from the Mixtec culture, the Pasatono Orchestra. The group performed several of their classic songs along with some from Maroma, their most recent production, which has the theme of circus people called Maroma, who have neither tents nor animals.
This was festive music with a touch of nostalgia, expressing the interplay between sadness and joy. With indigenous, European, and African influenced ancient roots, the Mixteca region is a true cultural melting pot. The concert reached a high peak during the interpretation of "Maromero," which the public sang along to as the sun descended between the stones of this incredible natural music forum, the canyon of el Charco.


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This card is A2 size. I simply used 2 of the papers on a black card base with a strip of a 3rd paper covering the join. Then I adhered a cut-out with foam for some dimension. I added a key and small keyhole charm from my stash. I decided to keep this card more masculine so I didn't add any other embellishments.
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The Thoughts of Successful Leaders
For many people just the simple fear of failing is enough to keep their ambitions in the shadows and their dreams on hold, which leaves them full of apprehension to actually go after those goals that could lead to their success.
While these negative thoughts will put you on track toward failure, it's a positive mindset that will increase your chances of success.
According to Entrepreneur Magazine, the following four tips will help promote a positive mindset that will help you overcome negative thoughts and grow your business:
- Trust that you'll adapt to new challenges: You must face each challenge and uncertainty with confidence. If you focus on your abilities and your knowledge, reassuring yourself that you can handle whatever is thrown you way you'll be less likely to feel overwhelmed.
- Attribute your success to hard work, not luck: Successful people absolutely believe that all their achievements are because of hard work and not just the luck of the draw. Because of this they are more confident in their abilities and will seek out and preserve through tough challenges, which only leads to greater chances of further success.
- Believe that you are unique: It's important to stay true to who you are, and not attempt to be the next "Donald Trump." You must champion your individuality, and only learn from the people that you admire—not try to become them. Embrace and empower yourself through your own strengths, allowing you to stand out in the crowd on your own terms.
- Challenge your negative beliefs: Negativity is the kiss of death to your ambitions. If you really want to succeed you must remove the negativity from your life and embrace the positive in every situation. You must challenge any negative thoughts by reminding yourself of your strengths, your goals, and that you will succeed if you work for it. Only when you truly believe in yourself is when you'll reach success.
Debbie Benn #1 Mutual of Omaha Producer for NAA!
Hard work and dedication does pay off, like National Agents Alliance insurance agent Debbie Benn recently found out when she received a personal email from Mutual of Omaha's Brokerage Life Sales Director Brent Bench for being the #1 NAA producer.
Brent Bench wrote, "On behalf of myself and all of us at Mutual of Omaha, I would like to thank you for your dedication and commitment to Mutual of Omaha. Once again, you are our #1 NAA producer in personal production and….we still have 3 months go to in 2012."
To show their appreciation for everything that she does Mutual of Omaha is sending her a little something special. She will be receiving a package filled with treats, like a one of a kind Mutual Omaha coat that no one in the nation has; two Mutual of Omaha shirts, a suede portfolio, and Waterman pen.
During Benn's time with the Alliance, her hard work and dedication has also made it possible for her to participate in Mutual of Omaha-NAA Pheasant Hunt; as well as vacations to Atlantis, Punta Cana, and will be joining the Alliance on the 2013 Aruba trip with the insurance carrier.
Congratulations, Debbie Benn! All of us at the Alliance are so proud of you and your dedication to the business and the team! Keep it up!
The Top 4 Life Insurance Misconceptions
When it comes to family and loved ones, it's always better to be safe than sorry. Life has a way of throwing curve balls when least expected—sometimes they're good, sometimes they're bad. This is exactly why families should always be prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. In preparing for the worst, life insurance is the way to create a safety net for a family.
While many people choose to forgo this dreary discussion due to their lack of understanding or uneasiness of approaching such a gloomy subject, it's one that can save a home and a family from reaching the depths of poverty.
As a team member with National Agents Alliance, it's important to know of and be able to properly dispel misundertandings concerning life insurance for your clients. To help clear up some of these items and help consumers to better understand life insurance, LifeHealthPro.com has dispelled some common misconceptions surrounding this valuable asset. See if you know these and how to handle them:
Misconception: Maintenance is not required.
This isn't something you purchase then file away in the cabinet until you need it years later. It is something that needs to be evaluated and updated as life begins to change. For example, a husband and wife in their early 20s will need to update their policy as they begin having children and purchase a house.
Misconception: Life insurance is only for those who are married with children.
This is not true. In fact, many young single and savvy people start their financial plans early on and choose products that will pay dividends later on. In fact, whole life insurance policies appreciate over time, so it may make financial sense to invest in a life insurance policy now. The premiums are likely lower, as opposed to later in life when the costs go up and don't have the same value as an older policy.
Misconception: There are no financial benefits for the living.
Whole life insurance offers many benefits that can help those who are still living. With whole life you have the option to borrow against it, borrow on the policy's cash value for retirement needs, use as a down payment on a first home, pay college tuition or pay down debt.
Misconception: Employers will make sure employees are covered.
Life insurance isn't always a perk that an employer provides their employees. Even if your employer does include life insurance in your benefits package, that could change over time. Economic circumstances could force an employer to reduce coverage or eliminate plans altogether, which could create gaps in coverage. It's always a good idea to have your own policy to ensure that all the bases are covered.
No Guts, No Glory: How to Earn a Gold Medal in Business With The Albright Challenge
Every four years the world becomes captivated by the world's greatest athletes, who compete and fight for the coveted gold medal in the Olympic Games. The world watches in awe as Olympic greats like Michael Phelps, who won multiple events in the 2012 London Olympic Games became the "most decorated Olympian" of all time; to inspiring gold medalist Gabby Douglas, who left her family at a young age to move across the United States to train with some of the world's best gymnastic coaches, we were all taught a lesson that glory doesn't come without sacrifice, hard work, dedication and the will to succeed.
The glory, which comes in the form of an Olympic medal for the athletes, is something everyone is fighting for, whether it is in the Olympics or in life.
We may not become great athletes, but we can all become one of the "greatest" in the arena of life. The 2012 London Olympic Games have taught us many things can we can transfer into our daily lives to help us achieve great success.
Olympians were willing to give up everything, including attending a regular school, leaving their families and spending countless amounts of money and hours on training in order to reach their dreams. They essentially breathed, slept and lived their respective sport.
Above all, they listened and learned from others. They had coaches, mentors and advisors that helped them grow from a sub-par athlete to an Olympian.
If you want to reach new heights, achieve your goals and become successful, you have to listen and learn from others who are smarter than you. If you want to make it to the top, you need to set a goal and do everything in your power to making that dream become a reality.
If you want to win the gold medal in your own life, there's work that needs to be done and that begins with The Albright Challenge.
"We say that it takes YOUR WORK to make the DREAM WORK and the only thing that is holding you back is you. All you have to do is commit to developing the mindset of a winner, set your goals and chase them down. Winners make the decision, and then the commitment, then they take action and have persistence," explains Andy Albright, the man behind The Albright Challenge. "If you make the commitment today, in just 90 days you can literally make your tomorrow better than your today and reach unbelievable heights in both your professional and personal lives."
So what is the 90-day challenge?
Andy Albright, the President and CEO of National Agents Alliance, has consulted with the top leaders and motivational speakers like international bestselling author Brian Tracy and former Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon, to create a goal setting program that can help you make your dreams become a reality. With daily videos, Albright will help train and coach you into becoming an Olympic athlete of the business world. Using his tools and guidance, you too can earn that gold medal in life.
Now is the time to make a decision to change your life, just visit www.albrightchallenge.com to get started on the path to glory.
Team Building or Crazy?
Some of The Alliance's corporate leadership went on a little team building "exercise" on Aug. 2.
On a field covered with various obstacles and terrains just outside of Burlington, N.C., people from different worlds engaged in a "fierce competition" that few would return from unscathed.
By day's end, there were marks on every combatant, but the real story was the smiles on the faces of team members from The Alliance.
Why would grown men embark on such a mission at Paint Ball Central? To learn better teamwork and because it's fun! C'mon, who doesn't love paintball?
The NAA team's goal was to build camaraderie between various departments in an effort to strengthen the cohesion of an already tight staff.
The result?
Mission accomplished!
No animals were harmed in this video, but some welts were left on NAA staff that chose to shoot paint balls at each other during the three-hour "exercise."
Special thanks to Andy Albright for allowing our team to take part in what turned out to be an amazing day of team building.
It was an event where all the different worlds of the National Agents Alliance corporate office collided in an epic show of athleticism and several very embarrassing moments for most. The result was a more aligned sense of pride in what others do to make The Alliance a finely-tuned machine. It was also a reminder that most of us are NOT going pro in anything related to athletics!
Highlights of the event can be seen in this video, shot by AMP Studios. Look closely and see if you can spot people you know from The Alliance!
You'll laugh, some of us cried when hit and we all had fun! We hope you enjoy watching this.
Stay tuned … The Alliance is just getting started!
Banks to Take Over Life Insurance Sales?
Is the banking industry poised to take over life insurance? According to a new study by LIMRA, that could be the case as 13 to 46-year-olds are more likely to seek life insurance policies through their banks.
The study found that Generation X (ages 33 to 46) and Generation Y (ages 13 to 32) are more receptive to buying life insurance from their bank than buyers of the boomer and silent generations. Only one-third of boomers and members of the silent generation say they would seek life insurance through their banks.
In addition, 7 in 10 consumers that indicated they would consider purchasing life insurance from a bank are interested in simple products, while only one third of high-net-worth consumers would consider purchasing a more complex life insurance product from their respective bank.
In fact, a periodic LIMRA study discovered that awareness of bank-sold life insurance has reach 54 percent.
"Growing up in a post-Graham-Leach-Bliley environment, the younger generations are open to receiving a broad spectrum of products and services from their bank," says Patrick Leary, assistant vice president, LIMRA distribution research to LifeHealthPro.com. "We also know these consumers are more likely to need life insurance than older generations. In addition, many of these younger consumers have no existing relationship with a life insurance agent or financial advisor…"
As part of the National Agents Alliance team, it's important that, as a life insurance agent outside the banking industry, you target the younger generations and begin forming relationships with them. It may pay off in the future when they turn to you for their life insurance needs over their bank.
Turning the 'NO' into a 'YES!'
The word every salesperson hates to hear—"NO!" For commission-based salespeople, this means you're not coming home with the bacon tonight. Most often the skeptical clients already have the word "no" rolling off their tongue before you even have the chance to introduce yourself, let alone get the first word of your sales pitch out.
There's no doubt that being rejected stings and deflates egos, but there are ways in which you can improve your tactics in order to change the "no" to "yes."
Fox Business has revealed some tips on what to do after you have been rejected by a potential client:
- Reevaluate your approach: If you are getting rejected by client after client, the problem may be in your approach. If you are attacking your potential client with several open-ended questions while examining them for vulnerabilities that you can use to sneak in and close the deal, you're likely turning them off and intimidating them. It's important to keep sight of the humanity in your potential client; talk to them, listen and fully understand what is that THEY are seeking to gain out of this appointment.
- Ask to speak again: Cold calling is arguably one of the most feared activities by salespeople. But, if someone tells you that they're "not interested," ask them if you call them again in the future; and you'll be surprised how many people say "yes" and give you a time frame. You never know what the prospect client has going on at the time, and simply just doesn't have the time to talk to you right now.
- Ask for feedback: Don't be afraid to ask your client what went wrong. Make sure they know that you are not trying to sell them again—you want to know for your own personal use. Let them know that you are just seeking to improve on what you do and you would like honest feedback, whether it was delivery, price, product features (or lack thereof), etc.
Lastly, it's important to remember to not lose your focus and drive due to a few rejections. All of us here at National Agents Alliance have heard "no" at some point, the key is to take each one as a learning lesson and move on to the next client!
9 in 10 Consumers Don't Know About Life Insurance Companies' Retirement Products
Are you doing your job as a life insurance agent? I don't mean making dials or selling policies, part of your job is also to educate your clients on the different products available for their retirement needs.
But, unfortunately it seems that this has slipped by the wayside as nearly 9 in 10 consumers worldwide have little or no awareness of the retirement products offered by life insurance companies, new research reveals.
According to Accenture, 62 percent of consumers have little awareness of retirement products offered by life insurance companies, while 24 percent are not aware at all and 24 percent stated that they have a "good awareness."
Those who reported to have little to no awareness, 45 percent said it is because they have never received "simple information on retirement from any life insurer."
This is a big deal because according to the study, 82 percent of consumers are concerned about their post-retirement finances. Furthermore, 71 percent of consumers believe that government planning will not allow them to continue their current state of living following retirement.
In fact, 29 percent reported that they plan to invest in life insurance to address their retirement needs.
It's important that all of National Agents Alliance team members take the time to educate your clients about annuities and other retirement products that are available to them. They are seeking options, so make sure you offer them the information in order to make an informed decision. Going above and beyond can mean repeat business and prompt them to seek your services when they are ready to make retirement plans.
North Dakota Life Insurance Agent Faces Felonies, Jail Time for Stealing Client's Money
Not all life insurance agents are created equal, some like to go veer from the path of integrity and take advantage of unsuspecting clients, who truly need their help. A report from InsuranceNewsNet.com has revealed just what could happen to unscrupulous life insurance agents and the repercussions that can follow.
A North Dakota insurance agent is facing multiple felonies and jail time after he allegedly swindled a client's money in order to pay off his credit card and purchase gold coins.
The 54-year-old Dickinson, N.D. insurance agent Scott Biggs allegedly withdrew $30,000 from a client's trust account without the client's knowledge or consent on Sept. 11, 2009.
Red flags were raised after Biggs told his client that the IRS had frozen his accounts when he attempted to withdraw money from them. In addition, Biggs also refused to provide documentation of the IRS' involvement.
Officials reported that Biggs is accused of issuing two cashier's checks from the client's savings account, in which the first check was for $23,522 to pay Biggs' credit card. The second check was written for $5,805, which was used to purchase three gold coins.
Biggs has been charged with four Class B felonies, which each carrying a penalty of up to 10 years of jail time and a $10,000 fine. He was also charged with on Class C felony that can result in five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
The client's identity is being withheld.
The Southwest District Judge Zane Anderson prohibited Biggs from conducting insurance business and must get a court approval to leave the state.
How You Can Achieve the 'American Dream'
The American dream; it's the reason our ancestors left their homelands, why people today still immigrate to the U.S., and it's the underlying foundation of what our country stands for—freedom. Our freedom allows us to dream big, think big and achieve even big things.
But, those big dreams and aspirations seem to always end up in a holding pattern. "Oh, when life isn't so busy I'll have time to start my own business;" "When the kids are in school, I'm going to get my degree," or "Next year, I'll get on that project I've been putting off," are common excuses that get in the way to achieving your goals.
We've all been there. We make excuses with good intentions, but for one reason or another our goal has never been accomplished—and it's OK, life happens.
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Hello! How is everyone? As you can see today we are here to present you with a Free! doujinshi release. It's cute this one, even if it's a small one just seeing it made me go all high power and wanted to release it as fast as possible!
This one is a joint project with rottenscans that is one year old. Yes today it's their first anniversary, so Rotten HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! (be sure to go to their page =D)
As more news for BA, I hope this week I can come up with another release! Yes the Durarara!! one (and when does season 02/re-listing episodes start?)
So await for it, I'm also trying my best to make as much releases as possible but like I'm saying since the start of the year I'm now super busy and I don't have as much time as before and since I'm the only one who coordinates ALL the projects I can't make everything (specially since I'm super picky ).
Anyway ENJOY!!!!
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Yay~~ Sankyuu for the hard work! :D (I didn't do anything, though. Sadly hahaha)
We're one year old and I already feel that we're so old. :\ We're only gonna be lazier from now on…
Can't wait for S2 of Jotatawo– I mean Durarara!! too :3
You're welcome. And since when you didn't work? You did Qced it XD
AHAHH then what about BA? Super old already 0/
Yes I know we need more and more love from non-popular characters? (lol?)
Well not much for this project. xD (I just looked at it haha didn't actually do anything on it ww)
With age, we laze! That's our new motto. (We're also going to change our team name to "Unmotivated Scans" instead of "Rotten Scans". We talked about this, all of us agreed. HAHA)
Non-popular characters??
Thank you very much! <3
Thanks to you and Rottenscans for the Free! dj…very cute!
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked the doujinshi =D
Thanks so much, it looks very cute! I'll go now to the Rotten's page to wish them Happy Birthday! :D
You're welcome, although it doesn't have a sex scene (which I think it will be a must if we had it even as a extra page).
Thanks for going to their page, they sure work hard despise what they say XD
Awww! Thank you so much for sharing this dj. And I'm so looking forward to your upcoming Durarara!! dj. Thanks for all the hard work! :)
You're welcome and I'm the one to thank you for coming here to comment. Also I hope you will like the doujinshi…heeeheee
Thank you so much!
the last part was really funny, thanks
Thank you so much.
I'm happy to read this wondeful dj., thank you very much for picking it up and all your work!!
Hi dear!!!
Thank you so much for the new release!
I hope everything is fine with you and don't worry, take your time!
thanks a lot…
Thank you for the release! :D
Thank you so much for this goodie!
Thank you so much for your hard work!
thank you!
thank you so much for your hard work…. >_<
Thank you very much for your hard work!~)


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Beware, gardeners: After a winter's heavy rain, your yard could swallow you whole. That was one takeaway from the neighborhood association's February meeting, where Woodstock neighbor David Nordstrom shared his hair-raising encounter with a sinkhole.
In short, David stepped out in his yard at SE Insley near 60th one evening, felt the ground give way beneath him, and found himself in a slim, brick-lined pit nine feet deep. He escaped serious injury and began an investigation.
The pit turned out to be a cesspool, a popular option for sewage disposal in years gone by. Typically a house's toilet(s) were piped to it, with the brick lining slowing the absorption of sewage into the soil. David's house is from 1948, but others at the meeting reported finding similar pits at houses built as late as 1954. A similar kind of vintage pit is a cistern or drywell for rain drainage, like the one responsible for a death in 2010. Either could be covered with wood, then layers of soil. Eventually the wood rots, and then….
David found a permit to fill his pit on file from 2006, before the house was his. The permit's status, nearly ten years later, was still "under review," so apparently the work was never completed. David recommended looking up your house on Portland Maps and checking for any incomplete permits. He also recommended City of Portland employee Erin Mick as someone who can guide you through the process of "decommissioning" — that is, filling — any pit you find lurking.
That was last month. Who knows what you'll learn at the next Woodstock Neighborhood Association meeting: first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Woodstock Community Center (5905 SE 43rd Ave.).


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Friday, March 27, 2015
Illustration Friday: Outside
You could call this a late submission for last week's Ruckus or an uncharacteristically early submission for this week's Outside. I prefer to call it versatile by way of serendipity.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. It promises to be very warm where we are.
Happy spring!
18 comments:
- Draffin Bears said...
Hi Bella,
Reminds me of tiptoeing through the tulips!
Happy weekend dear friend and enjoy the sunshine
- March 27, 2015 at 11:41 PM
- Lola Azul said...
- March 28, 2015 at 12:58 AM
- Andrea said...
It is in the twenties here with some snow due today I believe, so these musical flowers are JUST what I needed to see!!!
- March 28, 2015 at 6:08 AM
- martinealison said...
Bonjour ma chère Bella,
Wouaou !! La nature en fête qui nous joue une belle sarabande... J'adore les petits insectes qui grouillent dont la petite araignée avec les lunettes de soleil... la petite chenille etc... Une belle communion qui met en joie ce charmant petit couple.
J'adore les fleurs de fuchsia qui jouent du trombone...
Enfin, je suis littéralement sous le charme de ton oeuvre qui est une grande oeuvre ! Bravo pour toute cette poésie délicate, tendre et qui me touche énormément.
Gros bisous ♡
Ps : Un gros "bicou" pour ton très gentil message.
- March 28, 2015 at 6:27 AM
- Tammie Lee said...
I want to go to this party!!!
so much fun and full of life, the humans and the flowers. Such a joy to see.
wanna say, i so enjoy this time of year when you are blogging! you and your art enrich my life.
- March 28, 2015 at 8:35 AM
- kj said...
You really are amazing
- March 28, 2015 at 10:31 PM
- Arija said...
What a wonderful spring into spring you marvellous doodlespot lady! I have missed your fabulous artwork while I was giving the computer a wide berth for a while.
Your posts make my heart sing. ❤
- March 30, 2015 at 3:55 AM
- Bety said...
Oh, great illustration! I love your blog!
Lets follow eachother on GFC. let me know if it is yes. Leave a comment about following and then I will come back immediately and follow you.
- April 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM
- marga said...
Es un dibujo lleno de alegría.
- April 2, 2015 at 7:32 AM
- Nancy Grönholm said...
haha, yes that could indeed fit both! My, what a loud garden - they're having so much fun I wish I could join them! ;)
- April 2, 2015 at 2:36 PM
- theartofpuro said...
Hi Bella,I lost a lot of your new illustrations,They are all fantastic:) I wish you a Happy Easter:)
- April 3, 2015 at 6:47 AM
- Ces Adorio said...
Eres maravillosa. Yo te amo.
- April 3, 2015 at 10:34 AM
- raroika said...
Great post. Lovaly blog. <3
follow each other?
- April 7, 2015 at 1:36 AM
- Shirley said...
My goodness gracious, dear Bella, I am SOOOO very delayed at visiting your wonderful blog, and all ofyour incredible illustrations!! I hope you and yours are doing well, that you've patched up the holes on your screens left by those finches! Incredible! I LOVE snailtropolis, your beautiful shiny robot thingee, and this wonderful outside ruckus. You are brilliant! I am hoping all is healthy, happy, fun, and joyous where you are. We are well..just finished my first 32pager and it took the wind out of me..joyous wind, not the gassy stuff...ha! :) Anyway, big HUGS to you..you have been missed!
- April 7, 2015 at 9:32 PM
- Ted Blackman said...
Well, aren't you Ms Busy-pants with all this new art. You're making me look like a blogger bum. Hey, where can I get some trombone tulip seeds? I'd love to plant a brass section in my garden to really draw in my buddies, the honey bees. Neat!
- April 9, 2015 at 2:11 PM
- Ted Blackman said...
Spider with a hat plays a mean base, I'll bet. ha!
- April 9, 2015 at 2:13 PM
- Cindy D. said...
Sweet and joyful! I should remember to visit your place more if I am feeling low. :D
- April 14, 2015 at 5:25 PM
- Kaye said...
it's sure a ruckus here - big old storms.
I love it.
but hey what's going on there with those crickets? ;)
- April 22, 2015 at 4:31 PM


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By Jacky Achan
A mobile phone supported auction system that enables real time agricultural market analysis – Kudu, is continuing to empower farmers in Uganda to successfully and profitably sell their agricultural produce to available markets.
Kenneth Bwire, a member of the Artificial Intelligence in the Developing World (AI-DEV) research group from Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences, that developed the system which links traders and buyers remarked while commenting on the performance of the mobile powered system so far.
He says from 2010 the Kudu team started looking at past price data for agricultural produce in Uganda, and noticed large price discrepancies which indicated problems with efficiency in the market.
"Kudu began with research looking at how to use mobile technology to make agricultural markets more effective in Uganda using three languages that include English, Luo and Luganda," he says.
"The SMS exchanges between buyers and traders are free on Kudu which has strengthened its success and enabled us sustain the system through a small commission remitted for using the system," he adds.
Bwire explains before Kudu farmers faced problems in finding buyers for their produce, and were threatened with decay of their goods when no buyers could be found and often having little negotiating power.
He says traders faced uncertainty in being able to locate produce, relying on word-of-mouth networks whereas mobile price advisory services provided some help, particularly to farmers, but seemed to have problems with accuracy and timeliness.
Adding Conventional auction or listings services were not accessible to the majority of farmers and traders in Uganda who have basic phones with SMS functionality only.
The insight behind Kudu was that rather than providing a listing of items offered which buyers could bid on (known as a single auction), a different type of system called a double auction was adopted for being more appropriate to users with basic phones.
In this type of auction, buyers and sellers separately communicate their requirements and the prices they are willing to trade at. The system then periodically clears the market, matching compatible buyers and sellers.
Bwire explains the traders only have to send a single text message, and the system takes into account price, location and other factors to automatically find the best matches.
Google provided support for development in the form of a Research Award in 2011, and the system went live in 2012 as a free service.
Bwire says holding continuous meetings with groups of farmers combined with radio broadcasts and other forms of publicity, has fostered rapid user growth, and the system is increasingly matching large numbers of buyers and sellers across Uganda daily.


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Endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress
The various forms of atherosclerosis, including coronary thrombosis, stroke and peripheral arterial disease, continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Black Africans are today too suffering from an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease due to the adoption of a western lifestyle and diet.
The endothelium (the largest organ in the body) controls vascular smooth muscle tone by secreting relaxing and contracting factors. There is a constant release of endothelium-derived relaxing factors (EDRFs), whose biologic activity is provided by nitric oxide (or similar molecules) and constantly counteracts vasoconstrictor substances such as noradrenaline, angiotensin II or endothelin I. The normal functioning endothelium is able to increase the release of EDRFs in response to physiological stimuli, such as the stress exerted by the circulating blood, or to humoral stimulation by vasoactive substances such as acetylcholine or bradykinin. The endothelium is in effect both a target and a modulator of blood pressure-related and hormonal influences.
Normal functions of endothelial cells include mediation of coagulation, platelet adhesion, immune function, control of volume and electrolyte content of the intravascular and extravascular spaces.
As we age, some of the specialized functions of the endothelium become blunted. The self renewal process weakens, the endothelial barrier becomes leaky and signals to the middle wall smooth muscle cells that regulate their function become altered. The vascular aging process and atherosclerosis become intertwined as we age.
The arterial wall under attack (excerpt lef October 2005)
High blood pressure, elevated LDL and triglycerides, cigarette smoking, diabetes, obesity, and lack of exercise contribute to endothelial dysfunction and the subsequent development of atherosclerosis. 15-25
Additional endothelial-damaging factors include excess levels of glucose, insulin, iron, homocysteine, fibrinogen, and C-reactive protein, as well as low HDL and free testosterone (in men). 3, 9, 10, 24, 26-28
Homocysteine is particularly dangerou because it can induce the initial injury to the endothelium. Homocysteine then facilitates oxidation of the fat/LDL that accumulates beneath the damaged endothelium, and finally contributes to the abnormal accumulation of blood components around the atherosclerotic lesion. 29
Fibrinogen is a clotting factor that accumulates at the site of the endothelial lesion. Fibrinogen may contribute to plaque buildup or participate in blood clot-induced blockage of an artery after an unstable atherosclerotic plaque ruptures. 30
Glucose at even high-normal levels may accelerate the glycation process that causes arterial stiffening, while high-normal fasting insulin inflicts direct damage to the endothelium. 31-36
High levels of iron promote LDL oxidation in the damaged endothelium, while low levels of testosterone appear to interfere with normal endothelial function. 9, 11, 14
C-reactive protein is not only an inflammatory marker, but also directly damages the endothelium. Chronic inflammation, as evidenced by persistent high levels of C-reactive protein, creates initial injuries to the endothelium and also accelerates the progression of existing atherosclerotic lesions. 3, 27
In response to numerous published studies, health-conscious people are altering their diets, taking drugs, hormones, and dietary supplements, and trying to exercise regularly in order to reduce these atherosclerosis risk factors. However, these efforts alone cannot be completely successful because age itself is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerotic risk conferred by age is attributable in large measure to pathological endothelial dysfunction. 37, 38 As noted earlier, endothelial dysfunction is not synonymous with atherosclerosis, but the two processes are increasingly intertwined with advancing age.
Endothelial dysfunction markers:
1. VEGF (Vascular endothelial growth factor)
2. ADMA (Asymmetric dimethylarginine)
3. VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecules)
4. NOS (Nitric oxide synthase)
ADMA is involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension and atherosclerosis through its inhibition of the formation of the endogenous vasculoprotective molecule, nitric oxide (NO). Determination of ADMA can thus help to predict both the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and its prognosis. A new competitive ELISA test for ADMA is a useful and fully validated tool suitable for routine laboratory use.
Available tests to detect endothelial dysfunction in South Africa include :
a) Ultra sensitive CRP
b) Von Willebrand Factor (WF)
c) PAI-1 (Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1)
d) FDP (Fibrinogen degradation products) – as D-dimer
e) NT-proBNP
f) Homocysteine
g) Active renin
h) Lipids (lipogram) and lipoproteins
i) ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme)
An article published online on October 21, 2008 in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism reported the discovery of Italian researchers of an association between decreased plasma levels of several antioxidants and early carotid atherosclerotic lesions in asymptomatic middle-aged individuals.
"Atherosclerosis remains clinically mute for a long time and frequently manifests itself with an acute cardiovascular event; therefore, the possibility of detecting the disease in a subclinical phase and reducing or reversing its progression is an issue of relevance, " the authors write. "Antioxidants, which may inhibit lipid peroxidation, could play an important protective role against the formation of simple and complex atherosclerotic lesions, which progressively protrude into the arterial lumen, causing stenosis or occlusion. In particular, increased carotid intima-media thickness represents an early phase of the atherosclerotic process and is widely used as a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis which correlates with established coronary heart disease. "
Two hundred and twenty men and women between the ages of 45 and 65 without history of transient ischemic attack, stroke, or other conditions related to carotid artery disease were enrolled at the San Camillo de Lellis Hospital, in Manfredonia, Italy. Participants underwent ultrasonographic evaluation of the extracranial carotid arteries, and blood samples were analysed for lipids, C-reactive protein and other factors, in addition to plasma levels of vitamin A, vitamin E, beta-carotene and lycopene.
One hundred and twenty-five participants were found to have carotid atherosclerosis as determined by carotid intima-media thickness of 0. 8 millimeters or more. Body mass index, plasma hemoglobin, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were marginally higher among those diagnosed with atherosclerosis, and all of the nutrients measured were significantly reduced. Vitamin A, vitamin E, and lycopene levels were decreased by 50 percent or more among those with atherosclerosis compared with participants who were not diagnosed with the condition, and beta-carotene levels were less than a third of those without atherosclerosis.
Oxidative stress resulting from the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the wall of the artery results in inflammation which stimulates the differentiation of immune system cells called monocytes into macrophages. Macrophages accumulate lipids to form foam cells which thicken the walls of the artery. Antioxidants such as those evaluated in the current study could help protect against this process by preventing LDL oxidation.
"Regular intake of foods rich in lycopene and other antioxidant vitamins may slow the progression of atherosclerotic processes and modify the early stages of atherosclerosis, with a consequent reduction in cardiovascular events, " the authors conclude.
Oxidative stress profile (blood)
1. Malondialdehyde
2. Glutathione
3. CoEnzyme Q10
4. Vitamin C
5. b-Carotene (including cryptoxanthin and lycopene)
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