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Addition by Subtraction: 2012 Cadillac SRX
Published 1:40 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2012
MSRP: $ 35,985; as Tested: $ 48,245
Often times, the more you spend, the more say you get, in what you're buying. As the sticker price rises, so too does your ability to pick and choose what you get — and what you don't.
That's certainly true in car-shopping, where the list of options on upscale models can be as long as your arm. However, there are times when simplification trumps complication. Less really can be more — at least, under the hood, as this week's test car attests to.
The Cadillac SRX is a slick-looking, mid-luxury crossover, with a starting sticker price of $35,985.
Introduced in 2004, the classy Cadillac is available in a base model as well as three trim levels (Luxury, Performance and Premium). All-wheel drive is offered on all but the base model. My test car was a top-level Premium SRX, with front wheel drive. The loaded tester carried one option (the $1,395 Entertainment system) and an as-delivered price of $48,245.
The biggest news for SRX in 2012 is found under the hood, where the former, two-engine menu has been replaced by a single drivetrain. As I mentioned earlier, in the world of upscale cars, more has traditionally been more, so the monospec motor in SRX is surprising.
But in this case, the two-for-one swap seems like a net gain for car buyers. The formerly standard, 3.0 liter V-6 and optional, 2.8 liter, turbo six have been collectively canned. In their place in the engine bay is now a 3.6 liter V-6. The flex fuel, direct injection six checks in with 308 horsepower and 265 lb. ft. of torque. Torque is experienced by the driver as low end acceleration. The new V-6 achieves its peak torque at 2,400 rpm. This translates as a vehicle that's quick off the dime — even when it weighs a hefty, 4,277 lb. Linked to a six-speed automatic transmission (a carryover from last year), the SRX gets to 60 mph from a standstill in the low seven second range. The V-6 provides a pleasantly snarly soundtrack, when you dig your spurs into the throttle. Fuel economy is estimated by EPA at 17 miles per gallon city, 24 highway, and I logged 19 mpg's overall. These numbers are class competitive, though it's undoubtedly an underachieving class in this regard.
Supporting the driveline is a four-wheel independent suspension and rack and pinion steering. Measured against its peers, the SRX handles well, feeling both stable and modestly sporty, with a road trip-worthy ride. My test driver was equipped with front-wheel drive. However, last winter notwithstanding, many in our area would opt for the available, all-wheel drive version. This system requires no input from the driver, and incorporates a limited-slip rear differential, which allows for sided to side torque transfer along the rear axle. The AWD setup improves traction not only on wet, sloppy roads, but also cornering control on dry pavement. Equipped with the available trailering package, SRX will tow up to 3,500 lb.
Slide inside the SRX, and you find a handsome, nicely finished interior, with a crisply lit, main dash display. On navigation equipped models, the 8-inch touchscreen rises out of the dashboard and sits atop the center stack like a mini drive-in theater.
The sheer number of bells and whistles on the Cadillac requires many controls, but the array is generally well managed. Front visibility is fine, but the side and rear views are hampered by wide pillars and a narrow back window. SRX seats five. However, if front passengers are tall, rear-seat legroom runs short. Cargo capacity ranges from 29-61 cubic feet; rear seatbacks fold to a mostly flat load floor, and the lift over height in back is low. There's a hidden storage bin below the cargo bay floor, and a handy, movable "fence" to section off the cargo bay.
Bluetooth phone connectivity is now standard on all models for 2012, as is a heated steering wheel on all but base versions. Among the laundry list of equipment included in the Premium edition are a panoramic moon roof (covers 70 percent of the car's roof), front and rear parking sensors, heated and ventilated, leather front seats, Bose audio system (10 speakers, surround sound), navigation system with voice control. The list of options for top-rung models like my Premium tester is short, but notable. Among them are the rear seat entertainment system ($1,395), with DVD player and dual screens that flip up from the front seat headrests.
The reduction of engine choices is a net addition for the SRX. This is an uncommonly classy looking crossover, with a well-crafted cabin. Functional and stylish, Cadillac has fashioned an appealing, premium crossover.
A regular contributor to the Times Union for the past 20 years, Dan Lyons is the award-winning author of six books, and photographer of 135 calendars. Read Dan's recent reviews on line anytime at www.timesunion.com/cars.


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Hard-rock Nunavut carvers make beauty out of granite
"I now have a new respect for granite carvers"
Each day this past week, after making their way to a garage six carvers in Arviat get into coveralls, toques, boots and gloves, and then put on respiratory masks and goggles.
Within minutes, the room is filled with the sound of power tools, fragments of popular Inuktitut songs from a boom box, and dust from four, four-foot tall, 300-pound, granite blocks undergoing a transformation into carvings.
The carvers, Salomonie Pootoogook of Baker Lake, Jermaine Napayok of Rankin Inlet, Noah Enowyak of Arviat, Abraham Eetak of Arviat, Bill Jar of Coral Harbour, Thomas Angoo of Whale Cove and instructor Jerry Ell worked hard, because by Dec. 2, the carvings they created were to go on display in the hamlet.
This was all part of the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association's stone carving symposium.
The symposium, which got underway Nov. 24, was designed to teach carvers from the Kivalliq region how to carve in granite and to learn from an instructor and each other, said Pascale Arpin, a communications advisor for NACA.
Granite is more unfamiliar to work with because in Nunavut, soapstone is most commonly used.
"The soapstone category actually encompasses a wide range of stones with different hardnesses and colours, like serpentine for example. Other than granite, limestone, and marble, pretty much everything else is considered soapstone," Ell said.
The challenge here is that granite is a harder stone.
"Granite is more solid. If I start carving a soapstone it feels like butter, but when we carve granite it feels like metal: solid even when you hit it with a chisel," said carver Bill Jar.
In pairs, the carvers worked through the day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., using grinders, sanders, hammers and chisels. At first they had to flatten the bottom of the stones so they would stand upright.
Then the images began to emerge: Sedna, the sea spirit, with different faces, polar bear paws, inuksuit, a shaman, seals, bowhead whales, and a beluga whale.
"Someone walking in would probably think these were construction workers, but then realize that these are actually artists in the process of creating amazing works of art. While the end result may be beautiful polished sculptures, the process is extremely rugged, dusty and laborious," Arpin said.
But Abraham Eetak knows about that. The 22-year old has been carving since he was 10 and learned from his father.
Eetak said his experience with the granite workshop has changed his perspective on carving.
"At first glance, it seemed impossible to carve those big rocks, but now after a few days of grinding and chipping, I now have a new respect for granite carvers, because it really is a very long and tiring process to get from just a rock to a piece of art. [There are] still a few days to go and I'm more motivated than ever," he said.
The carvers stayed focused when working, mainly because power tools can be dangerous if the person using them isn't paying attention.
Exchanges then, were minimal, except for Ell keeping an eye on things and giving feedback and guidance.
Jermaine Napayok also received that kind of guidance from his father, who taught him to carve.
"There's not much soapstone where I live, but there's lots of granite. Now with winter it will be even harder to get soapstone, so it will have to be rocks from the ground like granite. Now I will know how to carve granite," he said.
Arviat was chosen to host the workshop because NACA "wanted to use a location in the Kivalliq that has had a more difficult time in locating stones for carving," said NACA's executive director, Rowena House.
"They primarily work in ivory and bone as it is readily available. So we wanted to work with the artists in the region to develop new skills and also work in the beautification of this particular hamlet," she said.
The granite for the workshop came from around Arviat, Arpin said.
On the first day of the workshop, the carvers drove around with Ell to look for stones that would do the job. Those stones will now become pieces of public art.

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Stunning Four Bedroom Villa is situated in Great Exuma . Four and a half Bathrooms, Gourmet open -plan Kitchen with granite Countertops , Private Swimming Pool 15x30 feet surrounded by sun loungers, Oceanfront Dock . Prime location overlooking all of Elizabeth Harbour, Stocking Island , and surrounding islands, Internal space of 3300 feet Wrap around Verandas on all three levels covering over 2000 feet . Full central A/C with ceiling Fans in each room.White limestone Floors throughout .Generous Bedrooms throughout all with ensuite Bathrooms.A double-sofabed also for upto 2 guests. February Point Resort is among the most coveted oceanfront properties of the Caribbean. An exclusive private, 80 acre peninsula on Great Exuma,Bahamas. Enjoy your luxurious villa right next a pristine, powder-white, sandy beach.Amenities include tennis courts,use of new Rusty Anchor restaurant/bar ,private marina.
Reverie has just been professionally painted inside and out and now looks fantastic -12/18/2013.
Why we bought Reverie: Actually we visited Exuma to buy an small apartment on a nearby development. When we explored the island we visited February Point purely by chance. We stopped by an elevated bare piece of land .We had to clamber up onto the top of it to capture the view.When we did we were literally taken -aback (as we British say ).The view over Georgetown harbour and Stocking Island is simply stunning.We had never seen such a lovely open view with aqua-marine coloured water as far as the eye could see.We decided there and then to buy the lot and build a villa on it.We wanted every room to have a perfect view of the ocean and so we did. We also wanted to capture the light to best effect.
The freedom you feel from the oudoor living areas is very relaxing.There is a private jetty at the bottom of the garden for swimming off or mooring the boat from (on a calm day). We often go fishing with Doug or go exploring some of the dozens of islands with 10 minuted boat ride of the villa.
Who it suits: It suits families or couples.Were in our forties and have teenage children. The top floor is solely for the master bedroom suite with its own terrace so you can escape from everyone and enjoy the peace and traquility of Exuma if you wish.It is so large we have a sofa and wide-screen TV in the bedroom .The kids love the open -plan nature of the villa .We have large ,covered wrap-around terraces on every floor so you can be sitting outside but shaded from the sunlight.The lower floor has 2 bedrooms ,a sofabed and a small kitchenette so kids can enjoy themselves in their own 'den ' if they want.It leads out onto the expansive pool area where we have contemporary outdoor seating including loungers bordering the heated infinity pool. Privacy is maintained by the lush plants surrounding you and no neighbours.
We have recently (May 2016) added 4x new sun loungers so at least 10 people can sit around the pool in comfort.
The main floor has a dramatic double-height entrance foyer with huge windows and open -plan living areas that create a wonderful feeling of light. It does give a 'wow' factor which I think is important on first arrival ,especially after a long trip. The kitchen bright is open-plan and looks onto the dining area inside and there is a large table outside too.
New Airline services to Georgetown: Two new airlines servicing Exuma: Great things are happening at our international airport. Air Canada started to bring visitors direct from Toronto in March flying every Sunday and has been a huge success. Delta Airlines started flying direct from Atlanta, Georgia in June twice a week every Wednesday and Sunday. Looking forward to these flights generating more visitors to the island as well.
This HomeAway partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
A modern construction villa with ideal sized rooms on three different levels which allows families and friends the space to relax either together or alone. Each floor has its own wraparound balcony to enjoy the climate and the fabulous view over Stocking Island and Georgetown Harbour.
Situated within the renowned February Point Resort Estate Villa Reverie stands alone with no neighbours with uninterrupted views as well as utmost privacy .
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Cotton house. This property worked well with our party of 4 couples!!! We loved the pool and the dock was great for loading and unloading our boat. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The house was well stocked with essentials and was very clean. This is a new February Point favorite!
Incredible views and a well appointed house.
What a great house! We truly enjoyed our stay. Wendy and Doug were great hosts. Highly recommend as a vacation destination.
Nice views, big house, nice pool. Great location and the people managing the property are very helpful. Everything worked well and we can't wait to come back! The February Point property now has a nice common area with pool and restaurant.
We would recommend this house to anyone! Had the best trip in Exumas and can't wait to come back.
Villa Reverie was ideal for us .We really enjoyed the modern villa in the stunning location which was very private yet near to all the amenities within February Point & Georgetown.
It's the 3rd floors which we liked because the younger members had the ground level bedrooms onto the pool area and we had the upper level master suite to ourselves with its own covered balcony.
The weather was mixed but expected during the low season . It didn't stop the kids enjoying the pool.
We had a fun time catching some local fish on a couple of trips and BBq'd them back at the villa . We ate in the rusty Anchor a few times too . Its new ,the food is good local food but don't expect fancy cuisine.
Overall , great value and looking forward to return .
The Bahamas is ideally located less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida, a few hours by boat or twenty minutes by plane. Great Exuma Island International Airport (GGT) is easily accessible on direct flights from Atlanta (with Delta), Nassau (with Sky Bahamas & Bahamasair), Miami (with American Airlines ), Fort Lauderdale (with Silver Airlines), and Montreal (with Air Canada).There are several flights from Nassau to Exuma daily . Flights direct to Nassau include North Carolina and Atlanta, Toronto and New York ,London with convenient links to many major American and European cities.
Worldwide telephone, high-speed Internet access and E-mail services are available with the latest technologies known. Telephone calls to and from The Bahamas can be dialed directly.
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The international airport (George Town GGT) can be reached by scheduled and private charter flights from Nassau (30 min), Miami (1.5hr), Fort Lauderdale (2hr) or Atlanta (2hr 26 min) and New York and Toronto within 3 hrs 30 minutes .
Other Activities: Grotto ,Island-hopping (including Pig island )
Discounts may apply to rentals of more than 7 nights ( dates dependent)
Refunds will be applicable if more than 60 days before arrival.
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(A/N: For those of you who don't know, this is from my Keegan's Nine Biggest Failures story. It's what happened between Keegan's second and third suicide attempt that you guys missed.
Warnings: Slash, Language, Implied Child Abuse,...etc... Enjoy!)
The Truth about Devin.
(sometime between 2nd and 3rd attempt.)
Keegan cuddled up to Matthew in the stillness of his house. His mom was at work, Devin wasn't stalking him today...Come to think of it, Devin hadn't been stalking him since the rope incident.
'Where is that kid...?' Keegan started to wonder, biting his lip and sitting up slowly. "Hey Matthew?"
"Have you seen Devin lately?"
Matthew gave him a strange look. He didn't like Devin. "No. I don't particularly look out for him though, either."
Keegan sighed, starting to get up.
"Where are you going? You're not actually worried about him, are you?"
Keegan didn't answer, instead going to the door and slipping outside. 'I'm not...worried about him...I'm just...curious.'
Well, that was a lie. He honestly was worried about Devin. Sure, he and Devin had gotten into a fight, but that hadn't ever stopped the younger boy from showing up at Keegan's house before.
'Well,' Keegan thought sarcastically, looking up and down the road, unsure which way to go, 'this is going to be fun.'
He'd never been to Devin's house before. He didn't even know where the damn kid lived.
He sighed, starting the way he'd seen Devin disappear to the last time he'd left Keegan's house. It didn't take long, maybe about ten minutes, before he came across a small bundled heap of worn out, ripped up, secondhand clothes, redhair, black finger nails, and smeared make up hiding in the bushes.
Devin was curled up, his arms wrapped tightly around his knees, his makeup smeared from crying. At second glance, Keegan realized there were blood stains on the young teen's clothes, too.
He gasped softly, never having seen his friend like that before. Slowly, he walked over to Devin and crouched down next to him. The small boy didn't notice.
"Devin," Keegan asked softly, "are you okay?"
Devin hiccuped, looking up at him in surprise. His eyes were redrimmed from crying, and it looked as if he hadn't slept in days. "K-Keegan! What are you doing h-here?"
"I was...wondering what happened to you. Are you okay?"
"F-Fine. Never been better."
Keegan frowned at him, moving to wrap an arm around him lightly. Devin flinched at the contact, carefully hiding a whimper. Keegan raised an eyebrow.
"Fine, huh? You look pretty fucked up for someone who's never been better."
Devin made a face but didn't comment, and he quickly cuddled close to Keegan's side. It was around this time that Keegan realized Devin probably wasn't fully conscious.
'Fuck, kid, what happened to you?'
He sighed, picking Devin up without the redhead's permission.
"I'm gonna take you back to my house now. Is that okay, bee?" He asked, using Bee as a pet name without really thinking about it. He smiled after he said it though.
Devin just nodded, clinging loosely to Keegan with what little strength he had left-though he was pretty weak most of the time anyway, so it wasn't a lot.
It wasn't long before Keegan was at his house again. He had to shift Devin to open the door, but he still carried him inside easily.
Matthew wasn't too pleased to see Keegan carrying Devin in though.
"Why's he here?" Matthew asked, getting up off the couch.
"Because he's my friend."
"It doesn't seem like it. You know he's fuckin' obsessed with you."
"And you know I don't cheat on my boyfriends. If that's what you're thinking, you can leave, Matthew. I help my friends when they need me, even if they do like me. He's my friend, he needed me. That's all there is to it."
Matthew stared at them for another moment for walking over to Keegan. He pulled the younger teen to him before Keegan could object and kissed him forcefully. Then Matthew slapped him.
"Whatever, bitch. We're over. Have fun with your new toy." Then he walked out.
Keegan stood there, frozen for a few minutes. He held Devin closer to him and started to go upstairs, to put him in his room so that he could rest. Devin looked up at him, and Keegan guessed he was crying or something, because Devin cuddled closer and mumbled something about Matthew being an undeserving jackass.
Keegan laid Devin down in his bed gently, then sat next to him, petting him and watching the young red haired boy, his expression showing how concerned he was with a mix of pain from just getting dumped.
Devin smiled weakly at him. "I'm fine, Keegan. I told you, I'm not going to just up and leave you."
"Are you sure? Do you anything? I could make something for you to eat, or get you a drink, or a blanket, or-"
"Can I have some water?"
Keegan smiled slightly, nodding and quickly jumping up to go get it.
He heard Devin chuckling behind him as he left the room.
Keegan sighed, getting a glass down from the cabinet and filling it with water as he wiped his eyes, his hand tenderly touching his cheek where Metthew had slapped him.
"Damn..." He heard a voice behind him and he almost jumped, looking back at Devin.
"What's wrong?"
Devin looked up at Keegan then back down again and shook his head. "Nothing...will you...will you stay with me, Keegan?"
Keegan nodded and handed him the glass of water, helping Devin to the table and sitting next to him.
"Devin...what happened?"
Devin downed the water quickly, and afterwards sat there for a few minutes before looking at Keegan again.
"You can't tell anyone..."
Keegan hesitated before nodding again, getting up to get Devin more water, then sitting next to him again, propping his arm on the table to hold his head with.
"Did your parents do it?"
Devin nodded slowly, taking the glass from him with a shaky hand.
Keegan was silent for a moment, then asked quietly, "why didn't you tell me before?"
"I didn't want you to treat me different..."
"How long have they been doing it?"
Devin didn't answer.
Keegan looked up at him, watching the young redhead. Devin traced a finger around the rim of the glass.
"I don't know," he finally admitted quietly, Keegan barely having heard him. "It's been like this for as long as I can remember."
"Stay with me." Keegan finally said. Devin looked up in surprised.
"Come live with me. I don't want you to keep getting hurt..."
'What am I saying? Mom...will totally agree to this. If she doesn't, then I'll sneak him into my room every night. I'm not going to let anything else happen to him.'
Devin opened his mouth to say something, but then closed it. He repeated the action a few times before smiling. "You should ask your mom first..."
"She won't mind. Please, Devin?"
Devin hesitated before giving in, smiling faintly as he took another drink.
"I'm not legally allowed to move out yet..." he frowned, biting his lip, then added as an afterthought, "they won't notice anyway though."


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NORTH NEWTON, KAN. – Bethel College President Perry D. White announced in convocation Aug. 26 that Bethel College, appearing for the second year on the Washington Monthly "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" list, had moved up from #4 to #3.
Washington Monthly groups institutions into four areas as defined by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, including baccalaureate colleges, which according to Carnegie comprise "schools that focus on undergraduate education but offer fewer than half of their degrees in the liberal arts."
Washington Monthly rankings are based on "contribution to the public good" in three broad categories: social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students); research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs); and service (encouraging students to give something back to their community and country).
"We designed the Washington Monthly college rankings to embody the American higher education compact at the institutional level," the publication's editors write in their introduction to this year's rankings. "Instead of lauding colleges for closing their doors to all but an elite few, we give high marks to institutions that enroll low-income students, help them graduate and don't charge them an arm and a leg to attend.
"Universities that bring in research dollars are rewarded by our standards, as are those whose undergraduates go on to earn PhDs. And we recognize institutions that are committed to public service, both in the way they teach and in encouraging students to enter service-focused careers."
In the 2013 rankings, Bethel was third out of 350 baccalaureate colleges, behind Elizabeth City (N.C.) State University and Tuskegee (Ala.) University.
Regionally, the next closest institutions on the "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" list were Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, No. 12, and Hastings (Neb.) College, No 14.
Next closest within Bethel's immediate peer group was Tabor College, Hillsboro, No. 97, and Sterling College, No. 98, second and third after Bethel for all Kansas colleges and universities in all areas in the Washington Monthly rankings.
The only other Mennonite Church USA college in "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" was Bluffton (Ohio) University, No. 31. Goshen (Ind.) College and Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va., appear in the "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" rankings, at No. 158 and No. 216, respectively.
See the complete "2013 Baccalaureate Colleges" list at www.washingtonmonthly.com/college_guide/rankings_2013/baccalaureate_rank.php.
"We are truly humbled by the accolades Bethel College continues to receive for the tremendous work our people do with and for undergraduate students," said President White. "Such recognition is a testament to the dedication, professionalism and effectiveness of our faculty and staff as they go about the important work of this institution."
Bethel College is also the only Kansas private college listed in the 2013-14 Forbes.com rankings of top colleges and universities in the United States.


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Dzanc's novel contest for mid-career writers
Everybody loves the hot new thing. But what happens after you've published two novels, earned a few gray hairs touring and have the squinty gaze of the writer who's been staring at screens too long?
You could enter the Dzanc Books Novel Competition. Authors who've published two books -- short story collections, novels and/or nonfiction -- are eligible. The Michigan-based independent publisher explains:
While at times it seems the publishing industry is only interested in the next big thing, we at Dzanc recognize the value of experienced writers who have gone through the process of creating and publishing two or more books. Mid-career writers are the backbone of our industry yet often these writers are overlooked and have a harder time finding a publisher than first time writers. In response, we at Dzanc have created this prize to honor those writers who have stayed the course and learned a thing or three over the years.
The contest requires a $20 entrance fee and, of course, a full-length manuscript of your upcoming novel. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. The winning author will receive a $1,000 advance and publication in 2013, both ebook and print, and promotional support for the book.
NPR's new short fiction contest
Larry McMurtry will judge Texas Observer short story contest
Writing contests: money money money
-- Carolyn Kellogg
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Well ladies, I leave for the airport in only 8 days and can't believe it's finally time for me to post my planning thread! These planning threads have been such great pieces of inspiration for me and I can only hope that I am able to pay-it-forward by showing what I have done. BUT, first thing's first – Tammy! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this forum that I just happened to stumble upon one day. When my FI and I decided on a destination wedding, I had no idea about the possibilities! And had NEVER heard of an OOT bag! For the past 11 months, this forum has been my saving grace. Also, thanks to this forum, I was given the opportunity to get to know a real amazing group of girls – shout out to my fellow April brides here – without you, I sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, don't know how I would have gotten through. You girls are amazing! Anyway, enough sappy stuff, let's get down to business!
The Proposal:
On May 9, 2010 my then boyfriend and I made our way to his parents' place to pick up a few things and then headed out on a morning run. We had run a 10K race the previous Saturday, our first race together and longest race. The idea of this run was to just stretch our legs and essentially get back into the swing of things. I remember it being a really cold morning as I was bundled up in a hoody (I never run in a hoody) and well looked like a bummy runner! Half way through, he pretended something was in his shoe and ended up pulling out a ring from his pocket. I was completely caught by surprise but obviously said YES right away. ~~~ for a more detailed version check out a post I had made on my blog:
Engagement Photos:
We have been very lucky when it comes to the photos. FI has a friend who is an upcoming photographer. She wanted to start expanding her portfolio and asked if she could do an engagement shoot for us – for FREE!!! We obviously said YES! The photo shoot was done in October 2010 in and around our small town of Bowmanville, Ontario. To see only a small selection of the 190+ photos, go here:
The Rings:
My engagement ring is a princess cut Canadian diamond – exactly what I wanted. (the diamond is even engraved with a serial #. How cool is that?)
My band
FI's band (tungsten)
All of our rings were purchased from Ben Moss Jewelers.
When we first booked our trip, we decided to do an email Save The Date, which I made.
Even though we had written "formal invitation to followâ€, we never bothered. Essentially everyone who was coming on the trip booked right away, and we didn't see a need to do formal invites for nothing. We're saving those for our AHR.


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By CCTV correspondent Teressa Siu
Boris Johnson today has called for closer academic exchanges between China and Britain. Britain is looking at bringing 5,000 students to study in China each year. It says the China experience will make the younger generation better employees and culture ambassadors.
Holly Holdsworth is banking on the China experience to boost her credentials to work in Asia after she graduates.
"I'm interested in business in Asia. I'm writing a desertion about how China invests in overseas companies." Holdsworth said.
Britain recently launched Generation UK - to bring more and more British nationals to study or work in China.
"We hope to create a new generation of culturally astute students, mount people who could engage well with the world's biggest growing economy meaning China." Jazreel Goh, director of Cultural & Education Section of British Embassy, said.
4,250 students from the UK studied in China last year. Britain aims to increase that number to five thousand per year. It wants to create more success stories like Ralph Rogers'. A year in China meant smooth sailings for his career.
"I walked into my first job because I could speak Chinese for the British regional government. I wouldn't be director of British chamber of commerce in China if I didn't speak Chinese." Rogers said.
Education experts say China's universities are well known for providing quality education. Last year, about 320,000 overseas students came to China. The majority from South Korea and United States. China now especially wants to attract a larger enrolment from EU member states.
Despite Europe as the second-largest destination for Chinese students abroad, only 35,000 came to study here last year.
Reporter: "As China emerges as the world's biggest economy, experts say it's natural that foreign countries to have an eye on China as a choice for studying abroad. China expects About 500,000 foreign students by 2020' making it the largest Asian destination for international students."
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Parents of 'miracle' baby fight HSE move
Doctors seek permission not to resuscitate terminally ill child
THE parents of a terminally ill baby girl who are "hoping for a miracle" have opposed a High Court application by the HSE which is seeking permission not to resuscitate the eight-month-old should her condition deteriorate.
On Friday the HSE applied for a declaration that it will be lawful for medical staff treating the girl not to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ventilation if her condition deteriorates.
The court heard the child's parents are opposed to the HSE's application because they are "hoping for a miracle".
The baby's mother told High Court President Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns she did not want her "rights as a mother taken away" by the HSE in relation to her child's treatment.
Describing her daughter as a "miracle from God", the mother said she was fully aware of her condition, and that she "will never reach adulthood".
However, she and her husband want to make any decision that affects their child's life.
By order of the court, the family or the hospital where the infant is being treated cannot be identified.
Seeking the order, Tim O'Leary SC, for the HSE, said the child had a genetic disorder for which there was "no known cure".
During the child's short life she had suffered from epilepsy, had trouble breathing, had sight and hearing problems and could not swallow.
Children with this condition do not live beyond their first year, the court heard.
Counsel said that, following an assessment by expert medical staff, the HSE was seeking the declaration not to resuscitate because it was in the child's "best interests".
Should she deteriorate, her doctors did not want to see the child's suffering prolonged by invasive aggressive treatment.
Performing CPR or ventilation, which she had received previously, had caused her pain and distress, counsel said.
Counsel said the child's parents had taken a different view and wanted her to have CPR and/or ventilation.
The HSE, counsel said, fully appreciated the truly tragic and difficult situation the parents found themselves in.
However, the HSE said CPR and ventilation at this stage was not appropriate and had asked the High Court for guidance on the matter.
The child's mother, represented by Mark Harty SC, said the family had concerns over a medical report compiled about their daughter. Counsel asked that the court order a further assessment of the child by an independent medical expert be carried out.
The child's mother told the court she wanted CPR and ventilation to be performed on her daughter.
She wanted to do everything possible so she could give her child the "care and love she deserves".
Since her child's birth she and her husband had been with her 24-7.
"Our daughter is our life," she said.
She said they feared that important decisions concerning their daughter were being taken away from her and her husband.
Such decisions were for them and not the HSE to make, she said.
She did not want the HSE to make any decisions in regards to the resuscitation of their child since the day she was born.
She disputed that the child had suffered as a result of receiving CPR.
She said that after a previous intervention her daughter was "smiling" and "giggling and laughing".
While there had been difficulties with the medical staff in relation to the child's treatment, it was nothing personal and that she personally liked the doctors and nurses treating her daughter.
Mr Justice Kearns adjourned the case to allow an independent medical expert to carry out an assessment of the child.
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US based artist Travis Millard. His work has been featured in many galleries around the world and in mags like King Brown and Transworld Magazine. He and his partner will be speaking at Sydney Semi-Permanent event this March. I'm pumped!
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Uasin Gishu partners with Swedish investor in modern waste management deal
Wednesday March 9 2016
Uasin Gishu County has partnered with a Swedish investor to establish a waste management system that will facilitate the generation of electricity besides conserving the environment.
This is the first county to strike a partnership deal with the Swedish company Againity, one of the pioneers of modern waste management technology in Europe.
The company director David Frykeras said that they are keen to stretch their partnership across the African continent.
Mr Frykeras said that the plant will produce up to 600 kilowatts of power upon completion.
"About 200 kilowatts will be powering up machines within the plant. Plans are underway to have the Kenyan Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to absorb the rest of the power into the national grid," said Mr Frykeras.
He was speaking in Eldoret on Wednesday after paying a courtesy visit on Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno.
Mr Frykeras was accompanied by Kenya's Ambassador to Sweden Joseph Sang.
Mr Frykeras said, "We are projecting about 600 kilowatts of power from our plant. The projection is, of course, dependent on the volume of raw materials, so we believe we can hit the said target if we have a constant supply of material."
The plant will be a big boost for the county which seeks possible ways of solving increasing volumes of waste in its damp sites.
The Deputy Governor said that the county will benefit most as it was already grappling with increasing waste.
"The county is really looking forward to this partnership because we need such solutions.
"Our population is growing very fast and it is common sense that it comes with its challenges in matters of waste management," said Mr Chemno.
He was flanked by the county executive committee member in-charge of Water, Environment and Conservation Mary Njogu.
It is estimated that Uasin Gishu County collects up to 200 tons of both organic and inorganic waste per day.
Againity is the second Swedish firm to strike a partnership with Uasin Gishu County after XiniX Water and Disinfecting Company.
A team from XiniX visited the county last month and presented its non-alcoholic disinfecting reagents whose components are purely water.
XiniX's representative Richard Ndubai said the products varied from surface sanitisers to water purifiers.
The company is the first to develop a sanitising product which is non-alcoholic, Mr Ndubai said, adding that the Kenya Bureau of Standards had approved its products.
During the meeting, XiniX and Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company deliberated on the possibility of establishing a chloride dioxide company in the county.


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Stretching along 2 km of private beachfront and with an offshore coral reef, this luxury resort on Mauritius includes 7 restaurants and 6 bars. Spacious accommodation features elegant décor and some overlook a private pool. All air-conditioned rooms at Constance Le Belle Mare Plage include a separate living area with iPod docking station and satellite TV. Marble bathrooms contain a large bath tub. Some have views of the Indian Ocean. There are a variety of international à la carte and themed buffet restaurants which face the pool, beach or golf course. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the cocktail bar overlooking the pool.
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Trump Releases List of "Unreported" Terror Attacks, Many of Which Were Front Page News
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Well, today's craziest blatant fear-mongering lie from Donald Trump and his gang of hapless clowns is that the media are deliberately failing to cover numerous terror attacks. (An accusation that may have come directly from Alex Jones.) When Trump spokeshole Baghdad Sean Spicer was confronted about this ridiculous claim …


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Skip to comments.Santorum: Americans Face Same Issues Today as in 1776
Posted on 10/07/2012 9:05:16 AM PDT by Snuph
Santorum also noted that the revolution that closely followed Americas, the French Revolution, also has parallel sand lessons for today.
The French Revolution was anti-clerical, anti-God, secular, atheistic revolution, he said. Rights didnt come from God. Yes they were for liberty, they were for equality but the government was the one who was going to order liberty not the individual. Government was going to order liberty; government was going to guarantee equality of result.
Thats where you get into this model of the government giving you rights, government telling you how to exercise those rights so government can arrange things. This is the Obama model so when you hear him say European socialism think French Revolution, think American Revolution. That was the debate at the time of our founders. It is the current debate today.
Read more on Newsmax.com: Santorum: Americans Face Same Issues Today as in 1776 Important: Do You Support Pres. Obama's Re-Election? Vote Here Now!
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
As they say: "Our ancestors would have been shooting by now."
Except, I'm unaware of a big parasite class 1776.
Today, in the "Land of the Free", freeloaders are in charge.
Americans have been purchasing firearms in ever-increasing numbers per year, well over 10M each year since 2009.
For now that is.
That is what is happening now.
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Ban Ki-moon appreciates Health Minister Ramadoss initiativesFebruary 5th, 2009 - 8:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb. 5, (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday complimented the Health Minister Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss for his leadership in the health sector and described him as a public health champion.
Ban Ki-moon, who is in Delhi to attend Sustainable Development Summit, will also be presented Sustainable Development Award.
Ban Ki-moon discussed a wide gamut of health related issues with Dr. Ramadoss including National Rural Health Mission, impact of global financial crisis on health and climate change.
The Secretary General disclosed that it is for the first time he is visiting Health Ministers office in any country of the world since he took over as Secretary General.
Moon showed keen interest in the National Rural Health Mission, which is the biggest and most ambitious program since independence.
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Boston <----> London
After studying abroad in London and then returning to Boston University, certain lighthearted aspects and subjective comparisons stand out to me. For example, the gliding tube in London makes one shake one's head at the MBTA system. Surely there are practical reasons for its shortcomings but more often than not passengers of the MBTA are sharply jerked and turned, causing some elderly ladies to take a spill.
Tea is more than beverage in London; it is a lifestyle. Tea breaks are fixed into daily cycles. In a workplace, an employee who is about to prepare a cup must offer to do the same for every other workmate or suffer the indignant glares.
The voiced self-service machines in London that are on the brink of being completely independent of a human employee can be disturbing when it announces, in a woman-of-age voice, that you've brought your own shopping bag, and an employee must electronically and virtually sign in your bag.
As for the music scene, London will outdo any major city, if not all, in variety and quality. From big name venues like the O2 to more intimate and obscure record stores in SoHo like Phonica Records, there are always performances by local and international artists.
Needless to say, the youth sub-cultures are eclectic and part of what makes London so "multi…-everything." Skinheads, street goths, Air Jordan wearing hipsters, and more add to the club and warehouse parties. Warehouse parties offer multiple floors of various genres of music, so that in one room a DJ will be playing reggae all night while an oversized beach ball is going around and in the next a DJ is playing hip-hop while people jump into giant ball pits.
All in all, London is a world in itself.
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Hashi's-- which med works best for you?
I've been on synthroid several years and I suffer from symptoms daily, feels like the synthroid does nothing. My endo (who is supposedly best in town) only tests my TSH and refuses to do any other tests. I'm currently looking for a new doctor. : ) I'm curious which meds those who have had success alleviating symptoms are using. I'm so desperate for relief at this point!
Welcome to the group!!! I'm Lily.
I am on Levothyroxine and have been for years.
I was on synthroid years ago after diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and within 6 months lost the weight I had gained!
Not this go round! I was not on any meds for years and kept the weight off and then I gained it all back again -- and SLOWER than molasses in quicksand losing this damn weight! I hate it!
I am to see a ENDO or ENT Doc cause something has been causing these symptoms since July where I am so tired and can sleep all day -- though I dont every day but I am so fatigued and feel sick and headachey.
My Hematologist tested me for everything but that -- I dont have Leukemia like I first thought and Im glad of that but she says while its not her field of expertise, blood cancers are, she felt my thyroid could be enlarged and a change in medication may help.
I will say this though -- a friend of mine is hyper and she says she uses vitamin supplements, the B12 and B6 and a few others to help boost her energy.
I need to try that route soon as well. I sure hope you find some relief.
Hopefully some one else will have something better to try.
Thanks for your post!
I take Levoxyl, which is another brand of levothyroxine. It's gluten-free whereas Synthroid does not indicate whether thiers is or not. It seems to be working well for me!
I am on levothyroxine and have been since I was first diagnosed. I was still having symptoms for a while and my PCP sent me to an endo who agreed to up my dose even though my levels were normal. Turns out MY normal TSH is around 1.4 rather than a typical 2. It could just be that you haven't found your normal yet.
Synthcrap SUCKS! You really should switch to desiccated thyroid aka Armour. I've been taking Canadian's Thyroid by Erfa since the desiccated thyroid shortage in the US a few years ago. You should also be on iodine and selenium to help supress the antibodies. A lot of hashi's people find going gluten free really helpful. A couple of sites to check out: http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com Check out the link on recommended labwork. Being low in ferritin and b12 can make symptoms worse. Also, for the iodine info. Check out Stephanie Buiste's website: http://www.naturalthyroidchoices.com/. Stephanie is a thyroid cancer survivor as well as a patient of Dr. David Brownstein. Dr. David Brownstein is one of the top iodine researchers in the US. She credits Dr. Brownstein for saving her life. She is now a naturalpath and iodine advocate. Another good site on iodine, the protocol and companion supplements is http://breastcancerchoices.org/iodineindex.html. Then the iodine supplementation group on curezone is another good resource. These people have been pushing the envelope on iodine supplementation and experimenting on themselves with really good results. A lot of experience in that group and a good source for support. http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=815
I don't have hasimotos, but it does run in my family. My mother, sister and younger brother all have it. My mother and brother are on Canadian's Thyroid by Erfa. We get it from Universial Drugstore. You can have your doctor call in the script or you can fax or email the script to them. They are wonderful people to work with. I usually get my meds within 7-10 days of shipping, but my mom has had hers held up in customs for about 21 days. They recommend getting at least a 3 months (I get 6 months) supply and re-order when you start your 2nd month so you don't run out.
ERFA is like the old Armour before it was reformulated. It can be taken sublingually (dissolved in the mouth) and by pass the digestive system so you don't have to time it around calcium based foods or supplements.
Of course always check with your health care professional and ask them.
I am not a nurse and its nice to have other options out there as there are a few and what may work for one person may not work for another.
Some of the OTC's people are allergic to -- so its advisable to check with a Doctor first and not just try something off the shelf so they can monitor you.
My sister and I have the same issue but while she can take certain meds, I am allergic to them.
Canada's Efra Thyroid meds work best for me. It is the natural thyroid hormones, just like Armour thyroid.


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The Legends Football League continues its quest to drum up interest in lingerie-clad women playing pigskin by showing grown-ass man yelling at them. It's an interesting strategy.
This week, they're featuring Seattle Mist coach Chris Michaleson delivering an irate halftime speech full of constructive criticism. You'll remember his similarly inspiring work from earlier this season. One thing is for sure: this gentleman has watched Varsity Blues too many times.
Hey, coach, these girls don't ….want … your …. life.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365720052018-02-20T14:20:53.210-08:00Smelly Used Women's SocksSexySockSeductresshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-23585405328148890392010-04-25T16:08:00.000-07:002010-04-25T16:12:03.555-07:00My Favorite Sexiest Smelly Sock PicsSo, I've finally done it and have put together my favorite sexiest sock and feet pictures of all time!!!

It took a long time because it was really hard to choose my favorite ones. I don't want everyone to have these as they are pretty special and some are way to racy to just put online for everyone to see. So, I've put a special library together that you can get here.
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Let me know what you think! I'm super excited to hear what you have to say.

SSSSexySockSeductresshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-36424372179133706112009-06-07T22:36:00.000-07:002009-06-07T22:36:00.434-07:00Another happy used sock fetish purchaseToday, I finally got a chance to smell the pair of socks. The smell was to good to put into words!

I took one whiff and was already horny as hell, and it was like being hypnotised. This smell will have me wanting to sniff these over annd over again. I do not remember any foot scent that got me so turned on like your scent does. What impressed me is that the WHOLE SOCK from heel to toe was immersed in this erotic scent!

I would love have your feet all over my face, the socks show me that I would absolutely love it and could even spend hours with your feet. I would have no issues being your foot slave! as long as get to shoot a warm load on them in the end!SexySockSeductresshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-74905117043464300802009-06-06T22:31:00.000-07:002009-06-06T22:36:07.057-07:00Here's what sock lover's are saying...I seriously want to do business with you, but I want strong foul smelly socks:). I am not into cheesy smelling socks though. I prefer a sweaty foul pungent odor. Hit me up if you can supply me with some. Also, do you sell shoes with some smell? I'll be waiting to hear back. Thanks!

I do think smelly girl socks are the hottest thing. As I said I've had this sock fetish before I could remember things. I like anything about girls' feet, their feet, socks, stockings, shoes...I happened to get a couple of girls' socks. They were washed but even then they really turned me on. I'm curious as a female how did you find out that your socks can be actually hot for some men?SexySockSeductresshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-1161746013567923482006-10-24T20:10:00.000-07:002009-06-06T22:28:28.482-07:00Smelly Used Women's SocksI get it. You're into used smelly socks. I mean, worn stinky socks don't really do it for me, but I have my fair share of interesting fetishes. Big feet, small feet, all sorts of feet, that's more my thing.

Though, I must admit, it really does turn me on to know someone is enjoying my smelly socks. So much so, that I now have my own website where I can meet new people like you and share my used sexy socks.

I have so many socks, but what kind do you prefer? Let me know at www.sexysockseductress.com/contact.html

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www.sexysockseductress.comSexySockSeductresshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-42693907218344615872007-04-12T18:21:00.000-07:002009-06-06T22:28:16.601-07:00Smelly Well Worn Used Women's Socks FetishWow, it's been a long time since I posted here about my smelly used well worn socks. (Did I mention they're smelly socks?) I've totally given up selling my smelly worn socks on eBay and am now occasionally selling some used socks to "friends" who are interested in emailing me. I still love having my "friends" with sock and feet fetishes enjoy my smelly socks, but I just don't seem to have the time anymore.

I'll occasionally update my site when I have time and will wear some socks especially for some special people, so check back for my smelly used socks every once and awhile and it might be fun. Enjoy!

Sexy Sock SeductressSexySockSeductresshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-90742622107268344242008-10-26T20:08:00.000-07:002009-06-06T22:28:03.594-07:00Hi Boys...Hmmm.... Well, after a nice hot summer and many smelly pairs of sexy socks, it's time for a cold winter and some nice thick absorbant socks to keep my pretty toes warm.

Can't wait...

Sweet (smelly) dreams,

SSS - xxxSexySockSeductresshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-4737502210113892172007-04-19T21:48:00.000-07:002009-06-06T22:27:51.841-07:00Worn Used Socks on eBay...Hi, me again. I mentioned before that eBay hasn't let me sell my used smelly socks on eBay, but from what I've seen, there's tonnes of other well worn socks being sold there. If you're looking for used women's smelly socks, you can visit my site sexysockseductress, or try searching eBay for well worn women's socks.

Try searching for: "smelly women's socks" "worn women's socks" "used socks"

Have fun!!!

SexySockSeductresshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-36572005.post-1162075799605711622006-10-28T15:46:00.000-07:002006-10-28T16:00:09.226-07:00What's the deal with eBay?What's the deal with eBay removing some listings for used women's socks? It's clearly stated in the listings that the used well worn women's socks will be washed according to eBay standards and lots of other disclaimers, but some listings still get removed!

To be honest, none of the socks will be washed and they do smell really bad (or really good, depending on your perspective), but it doesn't say that in the listing. It's not like it's dirty women's underwear or panties that's being listed. It's just some nice smelly stinky used women's socks that some people find arousing.

If anyone knows why some listings get removed while others don't, please let me know at www.sexysockseductress.com/contact.html

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