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As a parent, it's hard to accept that there are no blood tests, MRIs or biopsies that can diagnose my son's illness. That's why it's so hard for people looking in on us to understand that my son is truly ill. Unfortunately our son's illness is diagnosed by a therapist and psychiatrist analyzing my son's symptoms and behaviors. Even the doctors are hesitant to be specific on what to call my son's illness, thus the general diagnosis of "mood disorder". Our doctor tells us that it doesn't matter what we call it, as long as we are treating the symptoms. And as our son grows, our doctor takes into consideration that there's the possibility that his brain will change as it develops and he may not need medication in the future. We're reminded to handle only one day at a time and to not look into the future, easier said than done.
Another challenge we face in medicating our child is that there's very little research done on treatment and medication for children. Heck, they didn't even acknowledge that children could have mood disorders until the 1990s, so we still have a long way to go before we know how to best treat our kids. As for the medication, it too is still so new and most are not even approved by the FDA, since understandably, there aren't many parents willing to let their kids be put through clinical trails. So the doctors are doing their best to prescribe what they think works, based on what they've seen in their own practice. So yes, there's a lot of trial and error. This is both with the type of medication and the amount. Then you take into account, that all kids are so different, for example, one kid may have a positive response to a medication, while another will become much worse. So it's easy to see why I felt such fear about going down this path of treatment and why I honesty believe every parent takes this step with great caution and much prayer.
But at the end of the day, as my son continued to get worse, my Dad offered some wise insight. He told me that I'd be irresponsible to NOT give my son medication because without this treatment he'd have no hope of getting better, in fact, without medication we're taking the risk of him causing serious harm to himself or to one of his own family members. Not to mention, we had the opportunity to turn my son's life around and give him a chance to experience a joyful life, free from the misery he felt inside.


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Selecting what colleges to apply to and which one to attend is a major decision for your teen to make. One factor to consider when deciding which school to attend is the financial aid package that they offer, if your teen decides to go there. It pays to understand the types of aid that are available, how they work and whether your child meets the eligibility requirements to receive the loan or loans.
Direct Subsidized Loans
Direct subsidized loans are student loans offered by the government to undergraduate students that exhibit financial need. Students are not responsible for interest on subsidized loans while enrolled in a program of study and and do not enter repayment until six months after graduation. Students are now responsible for paying the interest during a grace period on loans disbursed between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2014. Subsidized loans are limited to undergraduate students.
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Direct unsubsidized loans are another type of federal student loan. Students do not need to show financial need to receive an unsubsidized loan, and graduate and students are eligible to receive funds. The amount that a student is eligible to borrow is determined by the total cost of attendance and other components of your total financial aid package.
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Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships and grants are also included in the financial aid package offered by a school. These can be awarded based on academic performance, financial eligibility, athletic skills or other criteria to qualify for each specific scholarship or grant. Encourage your child to apply for both types of aid while in high school to have the best chance of receiving an award.
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Google released a great plugin last week for Microsoft Office that lets you sync your documents to Google Docs with one click.
Unfortunately, it only works with the Windows version of Office.
For Mac users, there is one way around this using an app called Syncplicity.
We've mentioned Syncplicity before. It has built-in Google Docs integration and will sync your Google Account to your Mac's desktop.
Syncplicity is very similar to Dropbox. But as much as we love it, Dropbox doesn't play nice with Google Docs. (Yet).
Here's a quick walk through of how to use Syncplicity to sync your Google Docs and Office documents on a Mac.
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I am a Weight Watchers lifetime member and am currently working back towards my goal weight again and I love to work out! I am always looking for ways to make my life easier whether it be cleaning hacks, kitchen hacks, being a busy soccer mom, or shortcuts in life. I am also working on growing as a DIY project maker and have a new found love of pallet crafts, its a fun hobby to have.
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Get Lost in the Irresistible Eyes of Marina Mendes
"Your wide eyes are the only light I know from extinguished constellations."–Pablo Neruda
Although the great poet never met Brazilian model Marina Mendes, those words could have easily been written about her. It's why Marina is the perfect choice to be a Playboy Muse. She's the kind of woman who brings poetry to life. Check this gallery and see for yourself.
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Why Anthony Weiner's Weiner Problems Just Got Worse
Huma Abedin's husband has a sexting problem, which is why he'll very soon no longer be Huma's husband. Of course, you know him better as Carlos Danger, or perhaps former Congressman and New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner. This week, the compulsive politician made headlines again when his latest sexts were leaked to the press.
It gets worse. Weiner sent messages that included pics of him aroused with his infant son sleeping next to him in bed. Not only is that gross, it's possibly illegal. Weiner has confirmed that Child Welfare launched an investigation. Clearly, Weiner is a man who's lost sight of himself. He's lost his career, his wife, his family and his reputation. Yet nothing seems to stop him from hitting send on a pic of his dick. Why can't Weiner stop sexting pics of his junk to strangers? What does he get from sexting that he's willing to risk it all? Is he addicted?
Well, don't be too quick to label him a sex addict. Not only does the rush to label him an addict ignore the multi-layered relationship a person has with sex, it oversimplifies his behavior and denies the complexity of his problem.
This week, for Just The Tips, Bridget Phetasy got personal and explored her own sometimes troubling relationship with sexting. Quick to send a dude a nude, or even a vid of her orgasming, Bridget wondered if she might be addicted to sexting and dove deep into her psyche to understand why she feels compelled to get sexy on her cellphone.
Sexting isn't a dark thing to do. Sexting can be innocent fun. It's also a sly way to stay connected with a partner when you're away from them. But don't trip if you don't enjoy it, and don't worry if you like it a lot. Truth is, lots of us love to sext—so many that a sex toy maker now offers a vibrator modeled after the suggestive eggplant emoji. Have fun with your sexting, but never forget the risk: no one is immune to a leak.
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Hef's Annual Midsummer Night's Dream Party Keeps Things Sexy at the Mansion
Lots of you wondered what it meant when news spread that Hef was selling the Playboy Mansion. Well, the deal is done, the mansion is off the market…and nothing has changed. This week, Hef and his son Cooper played host for their annual summer affair, the Midsummer Night's Dream party. You can enjoy the night in this gallery of pics from the ever-sexy evening. Double down and enjoy this gallery of Playmates partying at the event's first-ever sister soiree in Las Vegas.
From the Magazine
Playboy Advisor: How Can A Couple Become a Throuple?
Group sex is growing more popular with every passing day. Burning Man went down in Black Rock City this week and one can only imagine how many dust-covered bodies got twisted in tents or rocked the suspension of a camper. (Some of the burners even got busy in public orgies, like in this giant orgy dome.)
That's the thing: group sex is no longer just for the wild and the bold. These days even committed couples are wondering how they can enjoy another body in bed. In the September issue of the magazine, the Playboy Advisor offers some handy advice on how a couple can become a throuple, which you can catch up on here.
The Science of Sex
Can Sex Cure A Hangover?
Every so often a new story comes along that highlights how dangerous sex can be. It might be a story about a guy snapping his penis. Or maybe it's an MMA dude who pops his pecker in bed. Or, perhaps, it's even crazier, like the news that came out this week about how a teenager died after receiving a hickey.
Yes! A death hickey! That is some serious sucking. But what about when sex isn't the problem but instead the cure? One female writer wondered exactly that, so she got drunk and tested a theory that sex could cure a hangover. What do you think she discovered during her scientifically problematic one-woman study? And one Sunday morning, which you would prefer when devoid of all motor skills: morning sex, or some hair of the dog at brunch?
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How much sex is enough? How much is too much? How much sex are your friends having? How much sex did you used to have when you first started dating versus now that you're married?
The questions never end when it comes to the quantity of sex we enjoy, but as with most things, it's quality, not quantity, that matters. That's exactly what this writer found out after she and her husband had sex every day for a year. She was inspired after hearing some friends say they had sex every night without fail. Since they're one of the most loving couples the writer knows, she decided to try 365 days of going at it with her husband. At first, the schedule was difficult to keep up with. But soon enough she found that sex every day changed her view of herself, her partner and her engagement with life. The practice made her more confident, more aware and more caring. Maybe you and your partner should give it a try? Remember, you can start a year whenever you want—like tonight.
It's that time of the week, so let's get your mind right for the long holiday weekend. As we lean into autumn, fall into the sexy with this gallery of smokey-eye beauty Hanna Beth as shot by Alysha Nett. Enjoy!


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Standard & Poor's issued a 'B' rating to power plant operator Calpine after it emerged from bankruptcy last week, a sign that the company is getting back to business. But that doesn't mean Robert Strouse is.
Staying put: Calpine shareholder Robert Strouse in front of power company's Houston offices. (Steve Ueckert / Chronicle)
Strouse is the retired commerical painter from Ohio who took a Greyhound bus to Houston a few weeks ago to protest in front of Calpine's downtown Houston office.
Strouse bought 5,000 shares of Calpine more than a year before the company went bankrupt and said an investor relations official with the company told him the company wouldn't "be like Delta" and cancel the stock of existing shareholders. That's exactly what happened, however, and Strouse is saying he was lied to — which the company denies.
Strouse was still out in front of the Calpine offices Monday and said he plans on sticking around until he gets his money back. Calpine says it will give shareholders like him warrants — the right to buy new Calpine stock but at a price that will likely be higher than market value it begins trading again on the NYSE this week.
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Failure Lab
Date and TimeThursday, May 23, 2013
- Wealthy Theatre
A group of West Michigan professionals believe that while success is a statement, failure is a conversation. Their mission to create a safe space to allow the vulnerability to explore mistakes and how we can learn from them will come to fruition May 23 at the first ever Failure-Lab. Hosted in the historic Wealthy Street Theatre (1130 Wealthy St. SE), Failure Lab will present six, diverse storytellers, five musical guests, and one dancer in a fluid 1.5 hour format devoted to screwing up, and how we can learn from it.
A one-minute interval between speakers will allow for the audience to reflect, storytellers will not be sharing lessons, it's up to you. An after party immediately following the performance will offer a chance to mingle and share.
The "storytellers" represent a variety of arenas and look forward to sharing their worst. Humbling, personal, touching, and at times humorous, Failure-Lab hopes to cultivate a community that can share their struggles, challenge their perspectives, and move forward confidently from mistakes.


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WoW Archivist explores the secrets of World of Warcraft's past. What did the game look like years ago? Who is etched into WoW's history? What secrets does the game still hold?
One week after Mists of Pandaria goes live, the expansion's first raid will become available and the race to world first will officially begin. To the most dedicated progression raiders, a world-first kill is a dream come true, the ultimate achievement in raiding. Other raiders are just as excited to get a regional or a realm first.
To realize those dreams, however, some guilds bend the rules. Whether you call it cheating or a "creative use of game mechanics," it's been happening throughout WoW's long raiding history. The myriad methods have been as varied and creative as the bosses themselves. Let's take a look back!


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Prince Fielder: Tigers Trade Short-Term Success for Long-Term NightmareJanuary 25, 2012
The Detroit Tigers made a splash on Tuesday, coming out of left field to sign slugging first baseman Prince Fielder to a nine-year contract worth $214 million. Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com and Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports were the first to report the deal.
The signing caught everyone by surprise, as the Tigers were not among the core of teams rumored to be interested in Fielder. General manager Dave Dombrowski must have kept his interesting in Fielder on the down-low, and that strategy paid off in a big way.
True, it also helps that Dombrowski offered Fielder one of the biggest deals in baseball history.
Here's hoping Dombrowski thought it through before he did it, because the Tigers and Fielder are going to be BFFs for the next nine years.
Spoiler alert: Fielder's career with the Tigers will see its ups and downs. And alas, it will likely see more downs than ups.
Let's discuss the good before we discuss anything else.
If there is one thing you have to like about this deal, it's that the Tigers have effectively secured perhaps the best hitting duo in the majors. Jim Leyland is free to bat Fielder and Cabrera back-to-back, a thought that should send shivers down the spines of American League hurlers. Fielder is a lock for 35-40 home runs and 100 RBI every year, and Cabrera is a guy who has won a home run title, an RBI title and a batting title.
So yeah, the Tigers have themselves a good duo. In fact, I'll wager that Fielder-Cabrera is even better than Fielder-Ryan Braun.
At the very least, having Fielder in the lineup will more than make up for Victor Martinez's absence in 2012. Martinez tore his ACL earlier this offseason, but his bat won't be missed as long as Fielder is blasting balls over the fence.
But the Tigers didn't make this deal so they could satisfy any kind of "at the very least" scenarios. They made this deal so they could further cement their place in the AL Central. They won the division in 2011, and they should be favorites to win in again in 2012, 2013, and so on.
The Tigers should also be considered among the favorites to win the AL pennant in the next couple seasons. The New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are also in the mix, but none of them are head and shoulders better than the Tigers.
But mere AL Central domination won't be enough, and winning the pennant won't be good enough either. This signing has to result in a World Series, which the Tigers haven't won since 1984. The Tigers went in 2006 and they came close to going in 2011, but they weren't good enough in either year to get the job done.
Now that they have Fielder, they're good enough. Believe it.
All of the above is the good.
Now let's discuss the bad.
For the next couple years, the Tigers are going to be centered around three players: Fielder, Cabrera and Justin Verlander. It just so happens that the bulk of their payroll is going to go to those same three players.
Per Rotoworld, both Verlander and Cabrera are on the books for $20 million in each of the next couple seasons. We don't know the full breakdown of Fielder's deal yet, but the simple math tells us that he'll be making an average of about $24 million a year.
With three players making that much money, the Tigers are now as top-heavy as the Yankees, and that's not necessarily a good thing.
Make no mistake, Dombrowski is going to have some decisions to make down the road. Fielder is signed through 2020, but Verlander's contract expires after the 2014 season and Cabrera's expires after the 2015 season.
I am simply unable to fathom just how in the heck the Tigers are going to be able to re-sign both Verlander and Cabrera. They're going to have to pick one of them.
If so, the Tigers will go from being a World Series-caliber team to being a mere playoff-caliber team. The team will have to make the necessary upgrades, and it's going to take cash to do the job. The Tigers have joined the likes of the Yankees and Red Sox in the Big Spenders Club, and they're going to find out that it's hard to stop spending once you've started.
Sadly, we know that big payrolls don't automatically translate to World Series triumphs.
The other thing we have to consider is whether or not Fielder can remain productive throughout the life of his contract. As you've no doubt heard, that's something that various pundits and team execs are concerned about.
Go back and read the Brown report, and you'll come across this passage:
Talk among scouts and general managers suggested Fielder's market would be influenced by fears Fielder would—during the course of his next contract—add too much weight, that his legs would give out and his production would plummet.
Various rumors had teams mulling shorter deals for Fielder, and this is why. Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com wrote that the Chicago Cubs would only enter the Fielder bidding if they could get him on a shorter contract, FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reported that the Texas Rangers didn't want to go "heavy" on years, and so on.
The wariness of teams around the league to give Fielder a lengthy contract is understandable. Fielder is a big dude, and he seems to get bigger every year. It's also worth noting that his father, Cecil, was a big dude who did get bigger every year.
Since Fielder is still a young man, he'll probably be just fine for the next couple seasons. But as he progresses into his 30s...well, let's just say it's not a notion the Tigers or their fans want to entertain right now.
All Tigers fans should care about right now is that the next couple of seasons are going to be a lot of fun. Fielder, Cabrera and Verlander are all in the prime of their careers and the Tigers are going to reap the benefits.
But down the road, things look considerably more bleak. Good things can't last forever, and Fielder's contract will be no exception.
Enjoy the fun while it lasts.


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KRA's new Electronic Book Bag project was unveiled at the 2016 Fall Conference. Parents, students, and teachers can utilize these free electronic resources to help students engage and explore BMJ nominated and award winning picture books. Currently there are 5 book bags online with more set to be released in the coming weeks. The new website is located at www.electronicbookbags.org.


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GHG Protocol publishes the world's most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standards. Often, these standards are the basis for accounting resources designed by organizations or consultancies, such as sector-specific guidance, calculation tools, and reporting programs. The "Built on GHG Protocol" mark is a way for GHG Protocol to recognize products that have been developed in conformance with a GHG Protocol standard. Those that acquire the mark will benefit from the GHG Protocol's reputation as the gold standard for GHG accounting.
If your organization is publishing a resource that is based on a GHG Protocol standard, the mark and a thorough review by GHG Protocol experts at WRI can provide several benefits:
The cost of attaining the mark varies depending on the scope and number of reviews. Typically a review is conducted after a first draft of the guidance, tool or program is developed. Another review is conducted after the final draft is completed, and a quick final review is performed to insure all recommended revisions are completed.
The timeframe for the review process depends on the size and complexity of the document and stakeholder review, and the length needed to address the requested revisions. Please consult the policy document for more information on this service.
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Phyllis reveals that she is dating Bob Vance in the "Christmas Party" episode of Season 2. She announces their engagement in "Gay Witch Hunt," and they get married in Season 3, "Phyllis' Wedding". Phyllis and Bob are very much in love, and he is quite protective of her.
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Hi Friends, this is a crazy fun last minute kind of trip, but if you are free next week as in May 10-12th listen up!! Bertolli is sending me and one of my readers to LA for a culinary inspired day around LA and some time to meet and chat with Rocco DiSpirito 🙂 Bertolli is taking care of your flight, hotel and food the day of the event!! So, if you think you can take some time off next week, keep reading…..
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When performing revalidation, don't you have to obey the pertinent subgraph of a vertex too? For example, let's say I have <bind id="x" ref="i/x" isValid="i/y > 10"/> <bind id="y" ref="i/y" type="xsd:float"/> <input bind="y"/> <output bind="x"/> Now, if I enter a value of '1' on the control bound to Y, schema/facet validation will evaluate to true. However, the control bound to X is now invalid since y is less than 11. It seems that if we are going to allow isValid to happen before the entire recalculation, then isValid must also be processes according a topological sort/pertinent subgraph. And what happens is isValid is dependent on a calculated value from another binding? Since this happens before the recalculate step, it will use the old value, however, it may be that the control will not be valid after the recalculate step. For example: X (current value 6) Y isValid() = Z > 10 (current value, true) Z calculate() = 2*X (current value, 12) X is changed to 5. isValid() occurs on Y before Z is recalculated, Y will return true. After recalculation, Z will have a value of 10. Thus, the display will show X=5, Y being valid, and Z being 10, which is an invalid state, but no error message will be shown. Am I missing something in the spec, or in the Processing Model section wrong? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.comReceived on Friday, 19 October 2001 20:54:51 UTC
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|PRICES & POLICIES Tipping is never anticipated but always appreciated.
All Trips and Rentals are by reservation. Reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance and we
recommend reservations be made at least 1 week in advance if you are requesting a specific piece of
equipment, a specific day, trip or time. You will be asked for the approximate weights of the paddlers in
order for us to assign appropriate kayaks. Failure to supply an accurate weight can result in a safety issue
and Aardvark's cannot be held responsible under those circumstances. A waiver form is required by our
insurance carrier. There is a separate form for minor children which must be signed by a parent or legal
guardian. You will be asked to fill it our before departure or you can download it here.
In order to keep our Trips and Rentals as high quality as possible, we have limited our fleet in size. We have no
desire to become a resort rental fleet. This allows us to emphasize quality over quantity and still provide our
services at competitive rates. Most of our boats are single place kayaks. There are a limited number of tandem
kayaks available, however, the guide is always in his/her own single boat. This is done for safety reasons. The guide
needs to be free to assist in rescue situations. We have a limited number of high weight capacity kayaks. Maximum
Weight Limit for single kayaks is 250 lbs. We have one tandem kayak that can be converted to carry a single
paddler at 275 lbs. We have 4 Tandem kayaks are available for use on tours only. Maximum load is 275 lbs with one
capable of carrying 350 lbs. Weight must be relatively equally distributed.
Public & Private Tours are available. A public tour is one where you may be paired with other paddlers up to a
maximum of 10 paddlers. A private tour is limited to those in your party only. There is a 2 person minimum
charge for any tour.
Only private tours are available to parties with children age 12 and under. We offer both an abbreviated family tour
with a length of up to 2 hours as well as our standard private tour that can last up to 4 hours at your discretion. Kid
Friendly Family Tours at $65 pp are available only to those with children meeting the age criteria.
Children are welcome but expected to be well behaved and under control at all times. The guide has the right to
terminate any tour based on behavior out of respect for others on the water. No refunds are available. There is no
age limit and children under 3 are free when riding in a double kayak with an adult parent or guardian.
Guided Trip Prices $50-$185 pp plus tax
( *Some launch sites have an additional $5 park fee for public tours)
King's Bay and King's Bay Manatee Kayaking
$50 per person public *
$65 per person Kid Friendly Family Tour
$100 per person private
$50 per person public *
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$100 per person private
Rainbow River
$50 per person public *
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$100 per person private
Ozello Back Country
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$65 per person Kid Friendly Family Tour
$100 per person private
Personalized Eco-Tours, Longer Trips- Full day
$185 per person 2 person minimum charge. Custom tours are designed for those with specific requests for tours,
duration, and times that are outside our normal hours and venues. Multi-day pricing is available ($150 pppt per day)
All our trips are loop or circle routes meaning, they are not float trips downriver. We are located in a coastal area
affected by the tides so while sometimes the water flows out, it also flows in. Currents are not strong so that means
you have to paddle to get where you're going. The same thing applies to rental trips. Rentals are all on the Crystal
River and you have to paddle, you cannot just float down and shuttle back.
Due to recent events, we will no longer rent kayaks for the purposes of swimming
with manatees. We believe passive observation should be the rule and
that means look but don't touch. We will continue to rent to those wishing to
passively observe from your kayak.
We do not rent wet suits or dive gear.
3 Sisters Spring Special Restrictions (Federal Rules)
No Disposable Containers
No Alcoholic Beverages
No Pets in Water
No Tying Off to Trees or Vegetation
No fishing, Gigging, or Spearing
Additionally from Nov15-March 31
No kayaks/canoes/SUPs or other vessels are allowed in the spring run.
Kayak & SUP Rental Prices Add 6% sales tax to prices listed
Single Kayaks/SUP $50 all day until 4:30 pm
There is a $5 per vehicle/day parking fee at the City Park launch sites. Renters are
responsible for these fees. The parking meters do not accept cash (credit card only).
Ask about Multiday Rentals. Off site deliveries are available for an extra charge and by prior arrangement outside
Crystal River. It may sometimes not be available due to scheduling conflicts and only applies to multi-day rentals.
Free delivery to rental homes on Crystal River. We are open Wednesday through Sunday.
We open at 8 am for tours and rentals. Boats must be returned no later than 4:30 pm.
Late fees will be applied for equipment returned after this time.
Damage fees will be assessed for damaged or lost equipment.
All rental prices include top quality kayaks/SUPs, light weight paddles, & life jackets. Life jackets must be worn at
all times. Price subject to 6% Fla sale tax. There is a $5 per vehicle/day parking fee at the City Park launch sites.
Renters and participants on public tours are responsible for these fees. The parking meters do not accept cash.
RESERVING TOURS & RENTALS: You may reserve by phone or in person . Once we have
confirmed your dates, we require a credit card number along with card name and zip code and CVV to
reserve your tour or rental boat. Group rates are available for 6 or more, but each individual, couple, or
family group must make their own reservation and provide a number to which their charge will be posted.
See cancellation and refund policy below. Reservations are taken during regular shop hours. Wed-Sat 9 am
to 5 pm. Sunday 1pm to 5 pm. EST. You may now also reserve online. Online Rentals & Online Tours
All Trips and Rentals are by Reservation. We cannot accept walk ins without reservation.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and we recommend reservations be made 1 week
or preferably more in advance to insure we have what you want available on a given day.
If you cancel for any reason up to 8 days in advance there is no charge. If you cancel with less than 8 days
notice or are a no show, you will be charged the full amount owed. Credit card payments are processed ~7
days prior to your tour or rental date. If a card come back as invalid, we will make an attempt to contact
the customer via phone, If we are unable to resolve the problem within 24 hours, we will open those slots
back up and void your reservation. By making a reservation and providing your card number, you
agree/acknowledge this policy and authorize Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company to charge the amount
owed as stated above. If Aardvarks is forced to cancel for any reason, you will be refunded the full amount.
In the event that Aardvark's is forced to cancel a trip or rental, you have the option of rescheduling,
otherwise you will not be charged. For rentals, inclement weather is defined as rain or easterly winds in
excess of 20 mph or westerlies in excess of 15 mph. Cold weather does not constitute inclement weather for
the purpose of the cancellation policy. Aardvark's may offer an alternative venue for tours in lieu of
No Alcohol is permitted during guided trips and alcohol is prohibited aboard rental kayaks
and or SUPs. Aardvarks reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who appears under
the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company
707 N Citrus Avenue
Crystal River, Fl 34428
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LA SOMBRE DELA PASADO (SHADOWS OF THE PAST) Hello great people, hope you are all doing so wonderful. We are continuing with LA SOMBRE DELA PASADO (SHADOWS OF THE PAST),
In that same vein Severiano becomes so disappointed in the workers and says to himself that he is surely going to make them pay for all that they have done to him by ruining his plans on Emmanuel.
Silvia takes Thomas' motor documents to after helping him to get one from authorities for him to freely be able to ride it without having to get in trouble with the police. She then invites him to go with him to el-Santuario to have fun and to keep her company as they celebrate Emmanuel's released from prison and Thomas accepts and after the got there and keeping each other company, one could tell from the look on Renato's face that he feels jealous with the way Thomas is going along with Silvia.
Aldonza gathers the courage and she spills Emmanuel's true identity to him the next morning and this comes as a big blow to him despising everyone around him since this only adds more sore to injury after knowing that Severiano is even father. He leaves in anger to wander around reflecting on his past on how he and Roberta met and the bond that existed between them.
Severiano wakes up from sleep and quickly he takes his gun to go shoot the horse (lonely) to death but thanks be to God Cristobal arrives to stop him on time and he tells his father again that he feels sick and pity for him and that is what provokes him to be his son. Cristobal then takes the horse to el-Santuario so they can protect it from being shot and Carmelo and Lola agrees to take care of it. After Lola asks Cristobal to meet Aldonza at El-Santuario so they can talk everything about Emmanuel. So, Cristóbal
Candela becomes so nervous as to whether Cristobal will be able to forgive him after learning the truth about Emmanuel and she tries defending herself to Dominga that she only hid Emmanuel's identity to protect Cristobal so they can live happily as a family without having any heir to interfere. Dominga inquires why she feels so nervous so candela tells her the truth about who Emmanuel's father is and it comes as shock to Dominga but she scolds candela for being so wicked to that extent.
Emmanuel goes to speak with Humberto to hear the truth from his own mouth and after Humberto disclosed to him how it happened, Emmanuel tells him that, from what he's done, he's destroy the great affection he had towards him as his Godfather and Humberto's continues to have unceasing tears as Emmanuel left him.
Cristobal meets with Aldonza at El-Santuario and she reveals to him about their sibling being Emmanuel and Cristóbal becomes so mixed with feelings whether to be happy or angry at his parents but he promised to put them in their place and also to make sure that Emmanuel gains the same rights as he has in La Animas.
Severiano confronts the workers about how they can actually bite the hands that feeds them and immediately, Emmanuel arrives to spit on him for being the most disgusting person he's known in his whole life and just when he tries to hit him Cristobal also arrive to defend Emmanuel and to confronts him on how he could actually send his own son to jail because not even heaven can forgive him for that. Emmanuel then tells Cristóbal that he doesn't want anything to do with him nor Aldonza and the overall Severiano Mendoza.
Cristobal goes after his father to ask for explanation but it seems Severiano never regrets all the bad things he's done towards emmanuel.
Cristobal leaves and whiles he climbs the stirs he bumps into his mother and she pleads with him to allow her explain things but Cristobal refuses stating that he's not in the mood to listen her blackmails again but candela tries blocking his way without allowing him pass so he can pack his things to leave the house until he admits to let her explain things. Cristobal gets furious and as he tries pushing his mother away to give him way, unintentionally on Cristobal side, candela falls down from the stairs looking so helpless after she rolls down the stairs
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28 CFR 2.86 - Release on parole; rescission for misconduct.
(a) When a parole effective date has been set, actual release on parole on that date shall be conditioned upon the individual maintaining a good conduct record in the institution or prerelease program to which the prisoner has been assigned.
(b) The Commission may reconsider any grant of parole prior to the prisoner's actual release on parole, and may advance or retard a parole effective date or rescind a parole date previously granted based upon the receipt of any new and significant information concerning the prisoner, including disciplinary infractions. The Commission may retard a parole date for disciplinary infractions (e.g., to permit the use of graduated sanctions) for up to 120 days without a hearing, in addition to any retardation ordered under § 2.83(d).
(c) If a parole effective date is rescinded for disciplinary infractions, an appropriate sanction shall be determined by reference to § 2.36.
(d) After a prisoner has been granted a parole effective date, the institution shall notify the Commission of any serious disciplinary infractions committed by the prisoner prior to the date of actual release. In such case, the prisoner shall not be released until the institution has been advised that no change has been made in the Commission's order granting parole.
(e) A grant of parole becomes operative upon the authorized delivery of a certificate of parole to the prisoner, and the signing of that certificate by the prisoner, who thereafter becomes a parolee.


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This causes computer to never power off or go into sleep mode. Disables sleep mode linux.
Remaining battery time is displayed in minutes
This will grab the controlling tty regardless of what STDOUT and STDERR are doing.
Tests to see if stdin (0) is NOT a terminal.
Tests to see if stdout (1) IS a terminal.
Copies stdout (opened for write) to stdin (open for read).
Uses soxi instead of mplayer
Use `security list-keychains` to find possible keychains, and `security dump-keychain` to look for certificates.
`sudo security delete-certificate` without arguments shows options for removing: by common name or by SHA-1 hash.
This is especially useful if a certificate locks up Keychain Access.app, which happens for certificates with many SANs in macOS 10.12.
Found via: http://stackoverflow.com/a/16019443
just some jq code...
Show the executable that spawned the process and show the PID and ORACLE_HOME relative to the environment within which the process is running.
Converts any number of seconds into days, hours, minutes and seconds.
sec2dhms() {
declare -i SS="$1"
[ "$D" -gt 0 ] && echo -n "${D}:"
[ "$H" -gt 0 ] && printf "%02g:" "$H"
printf "%02g:%02g\n" "$M" "$S"
Function to add a shebang to an existing script, handy if you forgot to add it in the first place.
This is a commodity one-liner that uses ShellCheck to assure some quality on bash and sh scripts under a specific directory. It ignores the files in .git directory.
Just substitute "./.git/*" with "./.svn/*" for older and booring centralized version control.
Just substitute ShellCheck with "rm" if your scripts are crap and you want to get rid of them :)
videospeed video_filename speedchange newfilename
videospeed foo.mp4 0.5 foo_slow.mp4
Range of 0.5 (50%) - 2.0 (200%) is valid.
Uses parallel processing
Reiteration of my earlier command
lc Old_Directory New_DIrectory Old_Format New_Format
lc ~/Music ~/Music_ogg mp3 ogg
Uses the pv utility to show progress of data transfer and an ETA until completion.
You can install pv via Homebrew on macOS
Sends an email from the terminal.
This will move a folder and merge it with another folder which may contain duplicates. Technically it's just creating hardlinks of everything in the folder, and after it's done, delete the source (with rm -r source/ ) to complete the move. This is much faster than, for example, using rsync to merge folders which would actually copy the entire contents and so for a lot of files would take much longer.
This uses macutils gcp port of cp so it can be used on osx/MacOS. If using in linux or some unix where cp includes the ability to create links with -l you can just use cp instead of gcp.
http://public-dns.info gives a list of online dns servers. you need to change the country in url (br in this url) with your country code. this command need some time to ping all IP in list.
Shorter and faster...


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(Ok people, so I know I have another story going on right now, but I'm taking a break from it to do this one too. It's a girl/girl pairing AND it's rated M so um, if you get offended by that stuff or w/e, then I simply suggest you don't bother reading it. Oh and by the way, I don't own anything. . )
Chapter 1: The Spark
It was one in the morning as a shimmering blonde in a ridiculously short orange skirt, stilettos, and a skimpy sailor like shirt walked up the stairs of the Hikwana Jinja with a smirk playing on her face. Once she reached a specific building of the shrine she jumped up high, gracefully landing on a little bit of roof sticking out in front of a window, which was conveniently left open.
Her normally baby blue eyes were now a much deeper blue, mischief playing around them when she saw her victim. She quietly entered the room through the window, looking at a raven haired girl sleeping peacefully in her bed, unaware of what the blonde had in store for her.
The blue eyed beauty made her way to the bed only to see the raven haired girl wake up. The blonde stopped in her footsteps, observing the other girl rubbing her eyes sleepily.
"V…?" Rei looked at Minako confused and sleepy. "What are you doing here at this hour?"
The blonde smirked and got on the miko's bed, on her hands and knees as she slowly crawled towards the now blushing warrior. Rei couldn't help but notice the way Minako's hips swayed as she crawled, and how she was licking her lips like she was about to have a delicious hot fudge sundae.
In what seemed like a year, but was merely just a matter of seconds, blue eyes were finally looking into deep purple ones.
"W-what are you doing?" Rei managed to squeak out.
Minako's response was gently pushing the miko's shoulders down so she was lying down, then slowly letting her fingertips slide down to the hem of the girl's shirt, lifting it up just to the edge of the breasts of the blushing raven haired girl.
She let her gloved fingertips slowly run over the Rei's flat, yet somewhat toned stomach, sending shivers up and down the fire warrior's spine.
"So soft," The goddess of love mumbled as she brought her hand up to rub her thumb over Rei's bottom lip. "I wonder how you taste," she whispered as she leaned in slowly, her deep blue eyes glazing over as she pressed her lips against Rei's.
Rei couldn't believe what was happening; the object of her affection was actually kissing her. She had always had feelings for Minako, but she never thought that those feelings would ever be returned.
Before the fire goddess could return the kiss Minako had already started kissing her neck, causing Rei's eyes to widen, enjoying the feeling as her own body grew warmer, drowning in the essence of the goddess of love.
"Mmm, Rei-chan, your skin is so soft… I want…" Minako started to say, but the light outside of Rei's room went on.
Her deep purple eyes widened when she realized her grandpa might hear them and come in. The miko quickly pushed the blonde back and put a finger to the blue eyed girl's soft lips, silently pleading for her to stay quiet.
The blonde smirked, gently grabbing the unsuspecting girl's hand, and opening her pink lips, sliding the miko's index finger into her mouth, running her tongue along it sensually, her movements slow and deliberate. Rei felt her heart flutter as she felt those perfect lips wrap around her finger, leaning forward a little, wishing for those lips to be pressed against her own again.
Once the light was turned off again and Rei heard soft footsteps slowly fading away she let out a breath that she didn't even realize that she was holding. Locking eyes with the minx straddling her waist, the miko found it hard to speak, but somehow managed to whisper, "V…"
The blonde slowly pulled away from the raven haired girl. "Please… just say my name… just once…" The goddess of love sat there, pleading softly with the fire warrior.
Rei gulped uneasily, there was a reason why she never dared to breathe Minako's name. She was afraid that if she said it her true feelings would be revealed, but now she could finally utter the blonde's name.
"Please…" Minako said softly into the other girl's ear.
"Mi-na-ko" The blonde's eyes widened as the miko breathed her name into her ear, exaggerating every syllable. Now she knew why Rei had never called her by her name, the way she said it, like a lover would say it in a heated moment. It made her shiver. If she had been standing, her knees probably would have buckled and given out.
That was the last straw; Minako needed Rei. She crushed her lips against Rei's. This time Rei returned the kiss passionately as she wrapped her arms around the blonde. Minako lay on top of the miko, suddenly pulling away and taking off the raven haired girl's top. The favor was returned right away.
Rei brought her shaky hands to the goddess' skirt, taking it off and then tossing it aside. The shimmering blonde wasn't as patient as the other girl so she simply ripped off the miko's pajama pants and underwear in one swift movement.
Minako just smirked at the surprise and shock plastered on Rei's face. 'You're mine now,' the blonde thought to herself, the smirk never leaving her face as she leaned in and kissed her prey.
Rei jumped a little when she felt Minako suddenly press her knee against her core. Feeling Minako grind her knee into her a little made the dark haired girl moan into the other's mouth, giving the blonde some satisfaction.
As Minako pulled away for air, Rei brought her leg up to a bent position so the blonde's core was pressed against her thigh. When Minako moved her knee she could feel immense pleasure, causing her to grunt in pleasure.
"R-Rei-chan…" she leaned in, burying her head in the pillow right next to Rei's neck so she could feel the blonde's hot breath on it. Continuously grinding her knee against Rei's core, Minako started to suck and nibble on Rei's neck, starting to form hickies; it was Minako's way of claiming Rei as hers.
A thin layer of sweat formed on both of the sailor scouts' bodies as they grinded and mended together, sinking into the heat and passion of one another. Minako claimed the fire goddess' hands in her own, pinning her arms down dominantly to the mattress slightly above Rei's head, her breathing getting heavier as she found herself getting closer and closer to her satisfaction.
"Tell me you love me," the blonde breathed into the miko's ear. There was a kind of desperation in her voice that caught Rei's attention. Finally processing what Minako said, Rei's eyes widened. She really did love Minako, but she never thought she would actually confess her feelings to her, especially not in the middle in one of their most intimate moments.
Minako suddenly broke Rei out of her thoughts as she pressed her knee even harder against her core, making a moan come from deep within Rei's throat, snapping her back into her world of pleasure and back to Minako.
"I love you," Rei said with a groan, closing her eyes as she felt herself reaching her peak. Feeling Minako pick up speed Rei looked up at the sweating goddess, her eyes closed. Rei finally broke free of the Minako's hands and wrapped her arms around her shoulder, bringing the blonde closer as she let out a loud moan, she needed to hold on to something, anything, and Minako was conveniently there.
The two young girls let out a loud moan as they both hit their orgasm at the same time. Feeling satisfaction and exhaustion, Minako suddenly collapsed onto Rei, cuddling up to her and resting her head on the miko's heaving chest. In a matter of minutes both girls had fallen into a blissful sleep, tangled up in the blankets and each other.
The Next Morning
Rei quietly snuck out of bed, stealthily slipping out of Minako's arms and putting a pillow there in her place. She froze when she saw the blonde stir a little in her peaceful sleep, but then let out a breath of relief when she saw her settle again.
The miko quietly put on her clothes and grabbed a broom. She would have loved to stay in bed so she could cuddle and sleep in with her lover, but those stairs weren't going to sweep themselves.
A couple of minutes after Rei left Minako slowly opened her drowsy eyes. She took a minute to take in her surroundings.
"When did I come to Rei's bedroom?" she asked herself silently. Feeling as if something was out of place, she gulped and slowly lifted the covers, only to find that she was… naked!
(Well, there it is O.O I know Rei calls Minako, Minako, but I put that in there for effect. Sooooo yeah, if you leave a review I'll love you forever! Tell me what you think so it'll give me motivation to continue. :D)


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The sixth annual St. Paul Summer Beer Fest comes to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Saturday.
The festival will feature sampling from more than 100 breweries, music, food, educational seminars and a silent auction benefiting the YMCA of St. Paul.
It is from 2 to 6 p.m. at the International Bazaar.
Tickets can be bought at various locations and range from $10 for designated drivers to $60 for the VIP package, which includes entrance an hour early. Tickets are $10 more at the door. Whether in advance or at the door, tickets are cash only.
Metro Transit is offering some free bus rides, and Uber is offering discounted cab rides.
For more information, go to stpaulsummerbeerfest.com.


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Engine Performance problem
1999 Ford Contour 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 147000 miles
I have a 1999 Ford contour that recently began to idle extremely roughly, to the point of stalling if I do not apply slight pressure on the accelerator while stopped. It runs perfectly fine while driving though. Also, it makes a loud hissing noise, like a high pressure air leak somewhere around the airbox. I have read on here that it may be the idle air control unit. Can you confirm this based on my description?
Thank you
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Uncover San Francisco's Secret Open Spaces
So, you've hopped a ride on a cable car, gotten spooky on Alcatraz, and gone for a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge. Maybe you've even snapped your picture at the intersection of Haight and Ashbury and worn your legs out climbing up to Coit Tower. You've hit all the tourist hot spots, and now you're thinking you've got San Francisco's go-to guidebook neighborhoods all checked off.
Not quite. Just where the guidebooks leave off, the real San Francisco begins -- even in the most tourist-trodden areas. The city is full of secret spots hiding right in plain sight, and today we're uncovering a cluster of the very coolest for you.
Where? The Financial District.
True, visitors have long flocked to the city's downtown neighborhood for its skyscrapers, cable cars, and department stores. But look a little closer and you'll find a few surprises, too. About 70 of them, actually, in the form of Privately Owned Public Open Spaces, or "POPOS." These lush plazas, hidden gardens, rooftop terraces, and even miniature forests are funded and maintained by downtown property owners, but they're free for everyone to enjoy.
Many POPOS can look off-limits to the public at first glance, and some are so cleverly tucked away that even the locals don't know they're there. But with a little pluck and some inside knowledge, it's easy to enjoy dozens of urban oases hiding just off the beaten path. Plan your own itinerary with a free guide to every POPOS in town from SPUR, or just start out with some of our favorites. Then cement your reputation as an in-the-know traveler by passing the secret along!
600 Montgomery St.
The Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in the city. And at its base, you'll find examples of some of the tallest trees on Earth. Coincidence, or poetic urban awesomeness? Decide for yourself as you sit amid a half-acre grove of redwoods, listen to a burbling fountain, and admire a playful bronze sculpture of children holding hands.
Tip: If these redwoods leave you hungry for more, check out our list of the best places in Northern California to walk among the giants.
343 Sansome St.
City-dwellers pay a premium for rooftop access, whether at their apartment buildings or out at bars and restaurants. But you can lounge in a landscaped rooftop garden for free at 343 Sansome St. Head in through the building's front doors with confidence, ride the elevator alongside office workers, and step out on the 15th floor. You won't believe the peaceful rooftop terrace – complete with flowerbeds, olive trees, shaded benches, colorful public art, and aerial views – is right in the middle of bustling downtown.
Tip: Because this POPOS sits atop an office building, it's only open during normal business hours. Plan to visit between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
101 California St.
This is the perfect place to sit and read a book, sip a latte, people-watch, or catch up with friends. Multi-tiered granite pyramids dotted with giant flowerpots and seat cushions make the plaza in front of a massive office building an unlikely – but inviting – place to relax.
Tip: Around noon, follow the crowds of office workers to their favorite take-out lunch spots. Then bring a sandwich or salad back to 101 California Street and eat your lunch al-fresco with the locals.
1 Sansome St. (Citigroup Center)
Yes, you can hang out in the giant conservatory at the entrance to the Citigroup building even if you don't work upstairs. The endless marble, elegant palm trees, and vaulted glass ceiling that give this space its French Riviera feel are no mere decorative whim: this was once the site of the Anglo & London Paris National Bank.
Tip: Feel free to sit at the café tables scattered around the greenhouse. The bank of seating at the back wall, near the Art Deco "Star Maiden" statue, is open to everyone!
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I am so excited to have model extraordinaire, Gezzilyn Leon, here at my blog! I absolutely adore using her images from PeriodImages.com on the covers I create! She shows powerful emotions in all of her poses and that's what separates her from the crowd.
Me: Welcome to EDHGraphics, Gezzilyn! I am so happy to have you. Let me start off by asking the question I am sure everyone wants to know and that is, how did you get started in the modeling profession?
Gezzilyn: Thank you so much for having me, I'm also very exited to be here. Well I'll give you an answer you might be curious about; I fell into it on accident. I am an actor originally, since I was five in theater, so at 19 I felt the need for head shots and started a modeling profile to get a photographer to do it TFP (trade for prints). Once I posted the shots to entice other head shot photographers to shoot them for me, I instantly got modeling offers for other things. I was sort of shocked because I had never thought of myself as the type to be a "model" but now I realize what it takes and it's not just to look like a clothes pin on laundry day walking a runway.
Me: Why did you want to become a model?
Gezzilyn: Since I found that I enjoyed taking stills, I started to get creative and book shoots that would pay and give me images I have always wanted to see of myself. I got thrifty with my shoots. I built a great book and started working with photographers that I have looked up to for 5 to 7 years such as ALVARADO the Pin Up Artist on my own concepts. Jessica Rabbit and The Little Mermaid are my two favorites.
Me: You have portrayed many different types of heroines. Is there a persona you haven't done yet that you would like to and if you have done them all, then which persona is your favorite?
Gezzilyn: I'm in the works of making my own Super Hero Calendar as a matter of fact. I'll release those details later when I'm almost finished. So far Jessica Rabbit, Aphrodite and The Little Mermaid have been my favorite personas but I am going to be doing every red headed cosplay I can. My next is Peter Pan and Merida from BRAVE.
Me: What is your favorite all-time image of yourself?
Gezzilyn: You're going to make me pick just ONE? Oh boy... That's hard. I have so many from so many GREAT photographers! This one is most popular, how about that. It's one of my faves for sure. It's even on my business card. http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30867241
Me: Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten? What are your ultimate goals?
Gezzilyn: I see myself making feature films and modeling for big novels and magazines. I want to entertain the masses. Travel around the world filming, shooting and working on my other projects outside the entertainment industry. I hope to help start new long term projects and help fund our clean energy and recycling plants around the world. With the audience I build, I believe I will shift our focus to loving the planet we live on. She needs a little TLC.
Me: Do you find physical good looks to be more an asset or a hindrance? In what ways? How important is beauty? Is your eye for it standard or do you have your own definition?
Gezzilyn: Beauty to me, is radiance from within. Period.
Me: What is the most rewarding thing about modeling? What advice would you give to up-and-coming models?
Gezzilyn: The most rewarding thing is enjoying what you are doing and making memories captured in frames. Making people smile for any reason. Inspiring others to live their dreams and never let anyone tell them they can't. Receiving messages from those who find motivation and inspiration through my passion in my work feels like ten thousand sun beams bursting out of my heart.
And now for something silly! :-D
Me: So, what is your favorite...? And why?
I hate to pick favorites because I enjoy so many things but I'll try...
Dessert? Home made Strawberry/Berry Shortcake Yum!
Place to be? So far... In the ocean in my mermaid tail.... Preferably the Hawaiian beaches. You own a mermaid tail? That is so cool :-)
Book? James Patterson's 'First To Die' It was so good I spent 3 days and nights reading it cover to cover, barely putting it down. Wow, that's on my TBR list now!
Movie? The Little Mermaid, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetle Juice. Love those!
Holiday/Time of Year? Halloween, even though every day is Halloween for me I love to live in a world of fantasy when everyone participates. I don't like all the attention ALL the time... LOL Halloween is fantastic!
Me: What is your perfect date?
Gezzilyn: Anything that is unconventional... Get creative guys... Girls deserve a little spontaneity. Especially girls like me, not the dinner and a movie type.
Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us, Gezzilyn! She is so sweet! If you would like to learn more of Gezzilyn Leon and to see her portfolio, please visit the following sites:
Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gezzilyn.leon
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Gezzilyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/gezzilyn
AMIClubwear.com LookBook www.modelmayhem.com
Keep in mind, readers, some of the pictures are racy :-)
Below are a few of my favorite covers that I have used Gezzilyn on!
Next week, the sexy Max Aria will be featured! Don't miss this bad boy! :-D Thank you for stopping by!


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Compliance and ethics staff compensation survey reveals tendency toward higher salary for Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)®
Aug 16, 2013, 09:45 ET from Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Cross-Industry 2013 Compliance and Ethics Staff Salary Survey available online
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2013 Compliance Staff Salary Survey data, just released by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), offers a comprehensive look into the compliance and ethics department staff annual salaries. With this data, businesses and individuals may now compare their salary with peers.
"The data in the survey demonstrates the maturity of the compliance profession. We are seeing that salaries are related, as they should be, to organizational and program size, as well as the level of the individual compliance professional," said SCCE Chief Executive Officer Roy Snell.
According to the data, compliance professionals holding the Certified in Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification tended to earn significantly higher average compensation compared to those with other certifications or no certification.
Compensation for compliance professionals with the title of 'Director' or 'Manager' and who were CCEP certified was about 22 percent higher than their peers with no certification; compensation for compliance professionals with the title of 'Assistant' or 'Specialist' and CCEP certification was 11 percent higher than their peers without certification. When compared with peers having another kind of certification, compensation for CCEP certified 'Directors' was 29 percent higher, while CCEP-certified 'Managers' was 10 percent higher and CCEP-certified 'Assistants/Specialists' was 13 percent higher.
"The numbers show that employers value compliance professionals with the demonstrable level of expertise that comes from earning the Certified in Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation," said Snell.
About the survey
The data is aggregated to help individuals and organizations compare their own data to the results of similar operations; these groupings include, but not limited to: title/level, compliance responsibilities, number of direct reports, annual compliance budget, advance degrees, and certifications held.
The survey reveals that typically, cross-industry compliance and ethics department staff tenure is four years; 25 percent of respondents noted six to 10-year tenure, while 14 percent indicate three-year tenure. More than one-third of respondents work at publicly traded companies, while 22 percent of respondents work in privately held and 22 percent work at non-profit organizations.
Over 50 percent of responding Vice Presidents and Directors had JD or MBA degrees.
The compensation data was collected during the second quarter of 2013 from 679 compliance professionals.
Link to the Cross-Industry Compliance & Ethics Staff Salary Survey: https://www.corporatecompliance.org/Login.aspx?returnurl=/Resources/View/ArticleId/4479/2013-Cross-Industry-Compliance-and-Ethics-Staff-Salary-Survey.aspx
*The results are available at no charge on the SCCE website, log-in is required.
SCCE members may also access an interactive version of the survey, allowing them to create custom salary comparisons.
About SCCE
The Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a non-profit professional member association that serves compliance and ethics professionals globally. The association provides resources and training to compliance professionals and champions ethical practices and compliance standards. Visit the SCCE website at www.corporatecompliance.org.
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Electrical problem
1995 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 200000 miles
went to clean my windshield yesterday and turned on the wipers while pulling the lever in to spray washer fluid and the wipers went up and down then half way back up and I heard the fuse pop. When I went to replace the fuse I noticed it only had a 7.5amp when it says it takes a 20amp. So I replaced it with a 20 amp and they still dont work.
i also checked under the hood and the wiper relay is good. I used a wire tester and the wiper fuse has power, but none of the wires going to the switch or wiper motor have any power. Any chance the fuse panel with all the fuses went bad? Im running out of ideas.
have the same problem?
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Sunday's Life 3.0 inspired by this post.
A few weeks ago, a friend and I were talking about an upcoming bridal shower. She was looking at the Bed, Bath & Beyond registry and considering several gifts.
Plunking down next to her, I said, "Make sure you use a coupon when you go buy that present."
She looked at me, appalled, and said she'd never use a coupon on a shower/wedding gift, for fear the bride and groom or new mom would find out and think she was cheap.
While I can see her point (if the gift were returned, the recipient would find out how much was paid for the item), it took all of my self-control not to smack her upside the head.
She then added a disclaimer, saying, "Well, I wouldn't do it for anyone but you, because I know you'd probably get angry at people for not using coupons when buying you gifts." (She's right, I would. I mean, I used to use coupons when I covered restaurants for the TU — costs I was able to expense).
A decade or so ago, couponing was embarrassing, perhaps even a bit shameful. Users kept clipping and carrying under wraps, like a coke habit.
Now, though, discount shopping is in vogue. High-end stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus regularly send coupons to their customers, and, locally, upscale restaurants like Angelo's Tavolo in Scotia offer money-saving promotions.
There's a common misconception that lower-income penny-pinchers are the ones carrying around coupon boxes. In reality, the biggest coupon users are Caucasian women younger than 54 with college degrees and average household incomes of more than $70,000 a year, according to Nielsen Co.
These days, that discount-loving group is referred to as "heavy coupon users."
Coupon shopping has become so trendy the TLC network has even created "Extreme Couponing," which highlights shoppers who get upward of $1,000 worth of groceries for less than $100. Each episode is the talk on Twitter and Facebook after it airs.
Even if you aren't using coupons, whether out of embarrassment or a lack of time, you may have a bit of envy for those who save successfully. Let's face it, discounts feel good, whether we are buying for ourselves or buying a gift. At least for me, there is no rush greater than the one that comes when the total on the cash register screen is 90 percent less than the retail price.
Not using a coupon — especially at a store like Bed, Bath & Beyond, where the savings slips are endless — is like giving the store money you don't have to.
Would your friends want you to walk in and slip the manager a $20 to pass along to the corporation when you buy their gift? No, of course not. So why wouldn't you use a 20 percent off coupon on that $100 waffle iron?


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We dealt directly with a travel agent at Delhi, the young and hungry Nameste Tours Ltd. Our programme could be shaped to our wishes while incorporating the agent's practical advice by means of a personal conversation with the managing director, the energetic and charming Mr. Balasubramanyam (Bala' to clients).
Namaste Tours aims to provide a personal service to a niche market of professional and educated people, travelling in small parties. For those who might, even at this late stage, want to get in touch with them themselves, partner Mr. Rajiv Parameswaran - through the aegis of the International India Heritage Research Foundation - specialises in arranging visits of varying duration to ashrams in the holy towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh. "


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In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the art and culture of the Harlem Renaissance. Yet this significant collection is the first definitive edition of Harlem Renaissance stories by women. The writers include Gwendolyn Bennett, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Angelina Weld Grimké, Zora Neale Hurston, Nella Larsen, Alice Dunbar-Nelson, and Dorothy West.
Published originally in periodicals such as The Crisis, Fire!!, and Opportunity, these twenty-seven stories have until now been virtually unavailable to readers. These stories are as compelling today as they were in the 1920s and 1930s. In them, we find the themes of black and white racial tension and misunderstanding, economic deprivation, passing, love across and within racial lines, and the attempt to maintain community and uplift the race.
Marcy Knopf's introduction surveys the history of the Harlem Renaissance, the periodicals and books it generated, and describes the rise to prominence of these women writers and their later fall from fame. She also includes a brief biography of each of the writers. Nellie Y. McKay's foreword analyzes the themes and concerns of the stories.
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This is a vital addition to the growing shelf of African American literature. Readers will be pleased to discover such writers as Jessie Redmon Fauset, who served as an editor of the Crisis , an influMar 29 1993 | Read Full Review of The Sleeper Wakes: Harlem Ren...


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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Purple (11/05/09)
TITLE: Love with a Capital "P"
When I was engaged (the first time), I, unlike my father, set limits. No pansy-fication allowed. It was a short-lived engagement.
My parents, married forever, emigrated from the coastal town of Isabela on the island of Puerto Rico, where the tiny stucco houses were a fiesta in themselves—each painted a vibrant hue. My mother's childhood home had been purple, and she missed it with the beating of a thousand hearts.
Pop fell for her big watery eyes and painted our stately brick townhouse in Fairfax, Virginia, Grape Cluster purple. The trim color was called Lilac Garden. The other townhouses had a field-day with us. Every time I walked up to our Lilac Garden entry, their somber doors intoned a drawn out "Ohhhhhh," while their brown-shuttered windows judged us.
It took a year for the Home Owners' Association to convince Pop that he was in violation of the covenants he'd signed. It took a professional-grade pressure washer four passes before most of the paint flecked off.
By then we'd been branded with a capital "P"—as conspicuous as Hester Prynne's capital "A."
"Papa," I said one day, "why don't you stand up to Mama?"
"You theenk I don't?"
"That's exactly what I theenk."
"I stand up for love, Alberto. Your Mama is love."
My father was a tailor by trade and a recreational inventor by love. Once my mother went to the beauty parlor and came back with a sore neck because the rim of the sink was hard and angled her neck uncomfortably. My father went to work. He rubber-cemented a vinyl air pillow (purple, of course) to a vinyl floor mat from our car. The mat bridged the back of the chair and the sink. The pillow portion rested in the basin, awaiting my mother's delicate head.
How her Puerto Rican friends clucked—one had to be ordered for every station.
Later when my mother was "blessed" with a mid-forties pregnancy that made her back and shoulders ache, Pop sewed her a "u"—shaped pillow (purple, of course). She rested inside it when he wasn't there to hold her. After Marisela was born, my mother used it to support her arms while nursing.
More Hispanic clucking, more orders.
The most ridiculous invention Pop ever came up with was The Purple Light.
My mother had been the victim of a road-rage accident on a street close to our house. The neighbors were fit to be tied—which surprised me given our earlier branding. I mean, specks of Grape Cluster were still embedded in the crags of our townhouse.
Pop believed road-rage happened because drivers felt isolated, no way to communicate. He rigged our Accord with The Purple Light. It was attached at the top center of the rear window. A switch on the steering wheel operated it.
The Purple Light was supposed to signal, "thank you," "you're welcome," or "take the right-of-way."
I listened to him explain it at the Neighborhood Watch Meeting—I'd never heard of anything so hokey.
Amazingly enough, the women in our neighborhood wanted one. The men—not so much. "Papa," I said when he looked disappointed, "what did you expect? You made it purple. Why didn't you make it green—or something?"
"Green is for go."
"Red then."
"Red is for brake light."
Every other color had something with the road or car already associated with it. But the women didn't care—young and old loved purple. Puerto Ricans and Americans and beyond loved purple. The Americans just didn't want it covering their houses—that's what our neighbor, Inga, explained as I stood there muttering to myself.
Inga thought my father's efforts adorable—the way he conveyed love, lionhearted. Her words, not mine. In spite of this, I began dating her. And as hard as I fought against it, something about her slowly dissolved my limits.
Then yesterday, I walked into the house and my father laughed. He pointed at my shirt. "Look what you have."
"The purple. You're having the purple shirt."
"It's not purple; it's eggplant—Inga said so."
"Ahhh ," he said, nodding and winking.
For his smug attitude, I'm waiting a week to announce my second engagement—mostly because Inga has decided on a lavender wedding.
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3/13/2006 12:46pm, #1
Eye Pokes do Work! Video Evidence Inside!
I'm not talking about the Three Stooges here.
On Friday March 10, Villanova guard Allan Ray was taken to the hospital after his eye apparently "popped out' when he took an inadvertent finger to his eye from Pitt's Carl Krauser.
From ESPN.com:
"I just seen him hit the floor, cover his eye and holding it," said Krauser, who added that he has known the fellow Bronx native for years. "I thought I hit him in his head because my finger is kind of swollen."
Krauser then showed a few members of the media in the Pitt locker room a swollen left index finger.
Everyone involved in the Big East tournament took a serious tone about the injury. One member of the Villanova extended family was even seen crying with the initial reports that it was a "severe" eye injury.
Lucky for Ray, the actual damage wasn't as bad as the video looks. He is currently seeing fine and resting comfortably and there are talks of him returning for the NCAA tournament.
3/13/2006 12:51pm, #2
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Ouch, man, just ouch. My vision is getting blurry just thinking of about it.
3/13/2006 1:05pm, #3
On a related note, at this week's Stirkeforce MMA event in California, 6'2" 250 pound Krzysztof Soszynski was incapcitated by an inadvertent eye poke by Mike "Mac" Kyle.
Soszynski was being out fought and out hustled by Kyle, although Kyle was amped up by fighting in front of home crowd to the point of fighting sloppy. Almost immediately before the eye poke Kyle was deducted a point for hitting Soszynski low with a knee.
After being poked Soszynski was instantly transformed from a guy losing but still fighting to someone with no hope of defending himself. After the doctor confirmed he could not see, the fight was called a technical draw.
3/13/2006 1:10pm, #4
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who didint think that eye gouges would work?
3/13/2006 1:16pm, #5
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3/13/2006 1:24pm, #6Originally Posted by HwangJangLee
Don't get me wrong. There is a reason why I put this in the YMAS sub-forum. I'm not a fan of eye strikes, I don't find them practical at all. Mainly because I don't know a way to train them enough to make them reliable.
Still there are people that say that sucessfullly poking someone in the eye won't cause much damage or won't stop a trained fighter.
3/13/2006 1:28pm, #7
OOOMFG. You can see it!!!! You can see his freakin' eyeball!!!!
edit: 1600th post!! Double sweet!
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3/13/2006 2:36pm, #8
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Biu Jee wins again! Or Spear Hand, or Snake fist, or Double Dragon, or whatever the hell your art happens to call it.
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that makes me feel queasy. eeeeeuurgh.
but at the same time, it is pretty awesome, his eye pops out
3/13/2006 3:40pm, #10
Eye poke:
Painful? Yes.
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Perry Mason: Season 5 - Volume 1 DVD
$13.99(Was $16.99)
The verdict is in - Perry Mason wins again! The brilliant attorney is back in the courtroom for his most challenging cases yet, as the hit series returns with the first 15 episodes from Season Five, on DVD for the first time ever! Raymond Burr stars as Mason, the famous defense attorney who must outwit determined prosecutor Hamilton Burger (William Talman) and the sly Lt. Tragg (Ray Collins), always with loyal support from secretary Della Street (Barbara Hale) and sidekick Paul Drake (William Hopper). With its surprising story twists, stellar cast, and legendary guest stars, the pioneering Perry Mason still sets the bar for legal dramas....past, present, and future!
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- Format: DVD
- Rating: Not Rated
- Number of Discs: 4
- Run Time: 764 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen
- Studio: Paramount
- DVD Release Date: April 20, 2010
- Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono [CC]
- Cast: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper
- Genre: TV Series
- Color: Black & White
- Release Date: 1961
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