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Impressions: Burano, Venice
"I can't wait to get out of here," rambles the young shop assistant down the corridor. I turn to look at him: he's kneeling on the floor, shoulders to the till, stacking tins of dog food. The place is narrow. People watch their steps so they don't trample on him. From where I stand, by the breakfast biscuits, I watch his listless moves and sympathise viscerally. Out of here. Not out of this dreary shift, not out of this cramped supermarket, but out of this island ––this small world of crafts and colours and contentment. The same island that, ironically, the rest of the world is coming to see.
I went recently myself, not for the first time, yet with a different viewpoint. On my previous visits, I had always stayed for a fleeting handful of hours on some scorching summers days ––sun shining harshly on the canal-side promenades and streams of sweat running down my back.
This time, I wanted to see what the island looked like at dawn and dusk, quiet, emptied of tourists. So I went; I checked into a little pink house with a statue of the Virgin Mary nestled in a nook just above the front door and windows opening onto a courtyard, where bold primary-coloured walls were backdrops to scenes of daily living; I sat in a corner, and watched.
Islands are such a great metaphor. For solitude, surely, but also for community, resilience and resourcefulness. In Burano, solitude seems to come and go with the tide. Winters are lonesome, long. Then, summer comes, and tourists with it, and suddenly that solitude feels like a half-remembered dream.
The number of visitors who land in Burano has increased exponentially in recent years. Most of them are day-trippers. They arrive en masse with the first ferry from Venice, spend a few hours wandering around, snap one-too-many photos of the colourful houses, and leave just as the sun begins to dip into the still water of the lagoon.
The colourful houses are the obvious reason people set foot on the island. Owning a catalogue of pictures posing against Pantone-like backdrops ––the blue with the hanging flowers, the green with the sleepy cat, the magenta with the canary shutters–– has become integral to the newly Instagram-documented travel experience of Venice and its surroundings. Except, the experience often stops there, as if the houses were empty containers, staged purposefully like props in a theatre, actors hiding behind the (stripy) curtains, rehearsing their lines or, more often, having no lines at all. You fill your picture-perfect sticker album and you leave.
I did it myself. But then, finally, I didn't. And I realised, by just staying a few days, that I was made a privileged witness of a chunk of reality that was invisible to the hurried eye ––a reality that had no match elsewhere and that might, in a not-too-far future, disappear.
About two thousand people remain on this dragée-like island north of Venice. Many of them are in the final chapter of their lives. Sitting by their front door, they watch their youth leave (or ache to leave, like the young shop assistant). But they don't. They stay. With their cats and their boats and their clothes drying in the salty sea air, they stand last. And the reason why they stay is that there is nowhere else they'd rather be.
Locals aren't immune to the beauty of their island. They love their bold colours, take pride in their quirkiness. They don't blame people for wanting to see it, and actually seem to genuinely enjoy the flux. Isolation hasn't made them surly. They are curious, open, affable. On a good day, they place a plastic chair on the canal bank, and people-watch. They are inquisitive, eager to be talked to. They smile a lot. The old adage that no man is an island very much applies here: their openness defeats any thoughts of isolation.
On a community level, connection rules. Everybody knows everybody. Communal spaces are key, particularly in the warm season. Lacking private gardens, people pour onto the handkerchief-sized pieces of shared pavement to enjoy the breeze while carrying out all sorts of businesses. Women clean mussels or sew lace or contemplate. Men read the paper or discuss the matter of the day. Retired, with much time on hand, they choose to come together ––to show up. And so, as you pass by once, twice, three times, they slowly begin to know you. And, in turn, you begin to know them.
An evening in August, the air is balmy. Most of the tourists crowding the main alleys have left. Some linger for a drink but then head on. A handful ––a French family with two children who entertain themselves chasing pigeons; a young couple with backpacks–– take a seat outside the Chinese-run Osteria Galuppi. They ask for bowlfuls of spaghetti with mussels and a plate of fried-from-frozen seafood medley. On the other side of the road, we order spritz.
The bells of the crooked church tower ring 7 pm. Following the bong, bong, bong, the locals begin to emerge from their sleepy enclaves and reclaim their space on the street. The heat, all the while, has subsided. Wine begins to flow. A few regulars gather at Osteria del Pescatore, where we're also sitting, for their evening catch up. Our crimson-coloured drinks arrive; they shine in the golden light, project a warm hue on our already-red faces. Empty-stomached, my head soon turns light. There's no skimping on the Campari around here. I sip slowly and look around.
Soon enough, life begins to unfold before our eyes. "Vecio, ti xè mal ciapà! [Dude, you don't look too good!]" yells the balding man in a black tank top sitting next to us, two of the same head-spinningly-strong spritzes already in his body. He's yelling to a 70-something, round-spectacled character in an unbuttoned navy shirt tucked into a pair of wrinkly white shorts. The latter is walking by, aimed home. His gait seems unsteady. One-too-many glasses of house wine at the nearby Laguna Bar? Likely.
Meanwhile, the table next to ours is a riot. The tank-topped guy is part of a quartet of opinionated natives who, glass in hand, discuss the most pressing matters of the day. The price of sardines is a hot topic. But so is international politics: Korea, missiles, the atomic bomb. "They'll wipe us all off," says the tank-topped one. He has toned, tanned arms, which he agitates in the air as he speaks, like the director of an imaginary orchestra. He must be of fisherman's ancestry, I gather. But then again, many of them are.
On so many levels, Burano is miles away from the sparkles and luxury of Venice. An informal atmosphere sets the tone of the island. There are no heels tic-toking on the pavement, no blingy gems outshining the brightness of the houses. Dress up and you'll get noticed. Discreet elegance and casual wear are the norms ––the first for mass, the second for everything else. In my white linen pants and a striped linen shirt, I feel overdressed. There's a group of socialites in heels and evening dresses, loafers and crisp shirts strolling by after mooring their yacht in Mazzorbo. They stand out like a sore thumb. Clearly, they didn't get the memo. The quartet by my side stops talking and stares, puzzled.
We soon move on to the iconic restaurant Al Gatto Nero. Admittedly, dining options are meagre in Burano, and our utter incompetence in booking sought-after places in advance meant that we had always shown up to a busy lunch service with no hope for a table. Dinner, counterintuitively, is a relaxed affair. Spare tables abound. We snatch one with a grin, sit in front of two impossibly colourful maiolica plates with sketches of Burano and effigies of black cats, and prepare for a much-awaited seafood feast. The room all around us boasts marine art and traditional pebbled floor tiles that ooze low-key Venetian flair. The same can be said for Ruggiero, the owner. I watch him as he dashes to our table and asks about the wine. "Prosecco," we utter in unison. He knows we mean "draft" and rushes out.
It's hot. The chilled sparkling wine flows freely. We soon drain our carafe and ask for seconds. Irreverent towards the blazing heat, we order risotto col go, the signature dish of the restaurant and of the whole island. I'm at once sceptical and ecstatic. Expectations grow by the minute, until the risotto finally comes, perlaceous and dense, fuming threateningly. We suffer, but relish, too. Every mouthful is a subtle symphony from the sea exploding in pure creaminess. More prosecco is summoned. I'm, at that point, dangerously drunk.
At midnight, after chats with the neighbouring table and coffee and cookies (the signature buranelli) and, as if the wine wasn't enough, a digestif, we head home. The sight of the little pink house with the madonna nook is like a vision in the dark. I roll into bed and plunge into a sound 8-hour oblivion.


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Canada Games 2013 Selection Criteria/
The 2013 Canada Games will take place August 01-09 in Sherbrooke Quebec. This is a multi-sport competition between the Provinces held every four years and has been a great starting point for many of our international athletes. All three of our Olympic Games medal winners, Ryan Cochrane, Brent Hayden and Richard Weinberger are former Canada Games participants and medalists. (2005, 2001 and 2009 respectively)
Swimmers must be born in 1994 and later to be eligible for selection. We will select 12 female and 12 male able-bodied swimmers as well as 2 female and 2 male Para-swimmers. The selection meets will be World Championship Trials April 03-06, 2013 in Victoria for the able-bodied swimmers, and the Can-Am Championships April 02-04, 2013 in Minneapolis Minnesota for the Para-swimmers.
Click here for the selection criteria.
The able bodied swimmers will compete at Senior Nationals in Pointe Claire Quebec July 17-21. Post Nationals training plans are still be confirmed, however, we will have a staging camp after that competition, tentatively in Trois Rivieres Quebec from July 22 through August 01. On August 01 we will bus to Sherbrooke. The Para-swimmers will fly in July 21 to join the staging camp. Swimmers on the Canada Games team will not attend the Age Group Nationals in Montreal. They will also be ineligible for selection to the North American Challenge Cup team.
More details concerning training and travel will be released as plans become finalized. Contact Provincial Coach Vince Mikuska, firstname.lastname@example.com if you have any questions.
Please click below to see the final long course rankings for swimmers born in 1994 and later. This will give you some idea of the potential pool of athletes.
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One of the most famous locations on Chernarus and well known since early days of DayZ Mod. Again, focus was on the military camp. This camp has been reduced to half and completely re-designed from scratch. I also did some minor modifications to its surroundings to – hopefully – offer some new tactical possibilities. Now I should mention that in no way you should consider this change to be permanent. We will soon formalize internally a clear plan for a complete re-design of North West Airfield. NWA is one of the few locations on Chernarus that basically still look like it did in Arma 2 version of Chernarus (and it looks completely out of place compared to other areas of Chernarus+).
Even after the change within northern tents, we expect this area to be still very active and we will do our best to make sure that the airfield and its surroundings will look and play just as good. We will of course keep you updated as we progress towards this goal in future status report/s.


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Tutoring/Study Skills
Additional Tutoring Options for Students
Mission Viejo Public Library offers Free tutoring as listed below. Sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the reference desk in advance to sign up at I(949) 830-7100 ext. 5105. Be sure to leave your name, school and phone number.
Guidance Office - Tutoring Resources are kept on file in the Guidance Office from local tutoring companies. Please see the Guidance Clerk or Secretary for Assistance.
Need Help with Math?
Need extra help understanding math concepts in algebra? Math Professor Larry Perez at Saddleback College put together a GREAT website to be used as a resource for students who need that extra push!!!
Log onto www.saddleback.edu/faculty/LPerez/Algebra2go
www.algebra.com Got pesky algebra problems that won't go away? This site has free tutors and even a place where you can enter your problem and get a solution. It's genius.
Saddleback College Counseling Classes
Sources: Information regarding Saddleback College courses was taken from the SBCC website.
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HowToStudy Study skills are crucial to succeed in school. This will help you with time management, listening and note-taking, organization, test anxiety, memory, textbook reading and more.
Quizlet A fantastic free online study guide that's fun to use. You can create online flashcards, study for tests, practice your SAT, study with friends and there's a mobile app, too.
Grammarly This will check our grammar and spelling online before you turn in your work. Just paste and copy into the site and it will help you look your best in print. It also checks for plagiarism before you get into trouble.
algebra Got pesky algebra problems that won't go away? This site has free tutors and even a place where you can enter your problem and get a solution. It's genius!
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Study Tips
Tips to Improve Study Skills
- Develop a study routine, each day and throughout the week.
- Always try and study at the same place and the same time.
- Keep a daily "to-do" list
- Choose one or two places where you can study regularly.
- Set goals for yourself.
- Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class.
- Note-taking is also a skill that can be learned.
- Cornell note taking
- When it comes to long assignments or projects, it is important NOT to wait until the last minute.
- No cramming the night before tests! Space out your studying and get enough sleep the night before.


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Thanks for telling me you are interested in studying interior design.
The Home Design School offers a range of courses, from smaller modules on colour and styling to a more extensive home design course.
During 2018 we have some exciting new products and services coming out, which are going to add a professional level qualification to your studies, plus business courses for people who are home professionals (interior designers, curtain makers, painters etc).
Stay tuned!
In the meantime, why not book in for a free welcome call with me, so that I can get to know you better, and understand how The Home Design School can help you. It's really not scary, and I'd love to chat!


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The College, like most community colleges, faces strong headwinds from many different sources, including economic, public funding, demographics, accreditation/compliance, and student engagement. A few of these are summarized below with related implications that should be considered as Morton College continues to develop its operational plans.
- The number of people in the traditional (age 18-24) student demographic is declining by 4-6% over the next decade
- Students age 24 and older are often already in the workforce and continue to seek education that they can balance with their other life commitments
- Students' capacity to pay (especially double tuition for non-sponsors)
- Continued poor perception of community colleges as a viable option toward a 4-year degree
- MC losing students to enrollment and transfers to other local community college options
- Accreditor/governmental requirements: assessment, accountability for outcomes (employment and graduation)
- Rapid technology change and incremental funding to support
- Little time to research new technologies, including more emphasis and investment in mobile technologies and support structures
- Flat public funding
Morton College Solution
- Enhance strategies to improve high school yield rates (market share) and target underserved populations
- Enhance opportunities for access by working adults (scheduling, locations, services, online options)
- Increase financial aid participation; increase scholarship sources and opportunities
- Increase public recognition of community college value, especially for addressing workforce shortages
- Increase the current number of articulation agreements with area 4-year colleges
- Pursue collaborative programs to stem competition, or more aggressively show our MC competitive differentiators
- Strengthen focus on data-driven decision making in all areas
- Stay abreast of educational delivery changes due to technology, new instructional models, students' learning needs and preferences especially through distance education. In addition, find ways to leverage technology to enhance efficiency in service delivery and administrative processes
- Continue to educate our region's elected representatives on the issues of public funding, financial aid, and pressures on wages, so that they understand the impacts on the College
Measurable Outcomes
- Document all new course and program offerings with AY that demonstrate an intentional response to workforce demands
- Document opportunities created to make education to adults aged 24+ more accessible
- Document improvement in financial aid participation: provide new scholarships sources and participation by active students
- Document all communication pieces targeted to prospectives with MC response to workforce shortages
- List new articulation agreements through SP period and document a more streamlined and practical pathway for students to ensure a smooth transition into 4-year degree program
- STEM Teacher Preparation grant AY18; STEAMers Summer Camp program;
- Document improvements in data collection (both internal and external) and how it has been used to drive specific decisions
- Transitioned to PeopleAdmin for online posting of new job openings and for accepting and approving of applications; Provide documentation of other technogical improvements in both internal and delivery systems
- Document and provide interactions, meetings, conferences, etc in which College's interests were communicated to state and local reps and lobbyists


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Aromatherapy can save you a lot of money. But I don't mean smelly candles and air fresheners. Aromatherapy in the true sense of the word means therapy from aroma or therapy from the use of aromatic plant oils. Essential oils are steam distilled from various plant material. During the distillation the oils of the plant are released into the steam, as it cools the steam turns to water and the oil floats to the top. These oils contain the chemical compounds the plants use to heal and protect themselves and are effective in helping the human body to heal and protect it's self too.
According to the Food and Drug Administration essential oils are considered food not drugs, therefore claims cannot be made that essential oils can heal or cure any medical condition. Nor can medical terms be used, such as antibacterial, anti viral or anti-inflammatory.
High quality, pure, therapeutic grade essential oils can be expensive and often many different essential oils are recommended so how can using them save you money? Compared to the fact that one doctor visit can cost nearly one hundred and twenty dollars the cost of a couple bottles of essential oils doesn't seem like much.
1. Using therapeutic grade essential oils can help you and your family stay healthy and stay out of the doctors office.
Also essential oils can help fight off colds and flues. When the symptoms first present themselves use a little peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree or clove and the oils will help the body defend its self. Essential oils can also help fight off most infectious diseases. You will be surprised at how effective the oils can be. While all the other kids are sick at home your kids will be healthy and working away at school. You will save more on doctor bills than you realize, however if your loved one does not improve with the use of essential oils then you should take them to the doctor.
2. Essential oils can save you money by eliminating so many over the counter drugs.
Essential oils can be expensive, when you consider how small the bottle is. Keep in mind that a little goes a long way, all you ever use is a few drops at a time. Essential oils are wonderful multi-taskers. One essential oil can be useful for many things. For example lavender is good for just about any skin condition or injury, it is very calming to upset emotions, it is soothing to sore tired muscles and can help with headaches. Peppermint is good for runny or stuffed noses, it improves mental clarity (keep some handy for long road trips), it is very refreshing on a hot summer day, it is good for up-set stomachs, and aching muscles and can help bring down a fever. Can you find one over the counter drug that can do all that? Essential oils can help just about any kind of condition you would buy an over the counter drug for, such as, other than what has been mentioned, insomnia, skin rashes, digestive troubles, ear aches, toenail fungus….
3. Emotional balance can mean more productivity.
Essential oils are wonderful for balancing the emotions. Some essential oils can relieve anxiety and anger, some can promote courage and self-love, most of them are simply up lifting, they can be calming and promote feelings of peace and harmony, all this by just inhaling the wonderful aroma. So when your family is on edge or restless you can put some distilled water and oil of your choice into a little mister or spray bottle and spray it around the room. When they are emotionally balanced they will be more likely to get the things done that they need to do. Peppermint and rosemary help clear the mind and improve focus so the kids can do better with their homework. Essential oils can help you be in peace as well, so that you can concentrate and you will be able to get more work accomplished with your renewed mental clarity.
Even though essential oils may seem expensive for such little bottles using them can help you and your family save a lot of money by staying healthy and happy and by avoiding so many over the counter drugs that target a single symptom. Essential oils are all natural, plant based, and have no dangerous side effects listed in such small print that you can't even read. People with plant allergies will have to be careful when choosing essential oils, but if handled correctly using pure therapeutic grade essential oils is very safe, even for small children and they are very effective.


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What is Book Bonanza?
Book Bonanza is more than a signing. It's more than a conference. It's a book lover's dreamfest! Book Bonanza is a two-day event where readers come together to raise money for a good cause, meet their favorite authors, meet their fellow book-lovers, panel sessions, good food, and a weekend of fun!
When and where will BB19 be held?
BB19 will be held August 9-10, 2019 in Grapevine, Texas.
When will BB19 tickets go on sale and how much are they?
BB19 tickets went on sale October 1, 2018 at noon CST and cost $200.
What does a ticket include?
A BB19 ticket includes everything related to BB19. You get entry into the Keynote address, the panel sessions, all three signings, the closing event, and it includes a swag bag with a T-shirt and other goodies such as a cupcake from the Cupcake Room.
Are there any other add on's to purchase for BB19?
Your ticket gets you into every BB19 event. You can purchase books from the onsite bookstore, extra cupcakes, goodies from the vendors, and other random items at the hotel.
Who needs a ticket?
Everyone will need a ticket to enter restricted areas such as a signing or panel sessions. Babies who are not mobile will not need a ticket. We will sell tickets to the Saturday night Karaoke party for spouses.
What is the schedule for BB19?
This schedule is subject to change:
Friday, August 9, 2019
8:00 am Keynote address
9:00 am – Noon Panels
Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 6:00 pm Signing 1
6:00 pm Dinner on your own
6:00 – 8:00 pm Rockin' at Book Bonanza
Saturday, August 10, 2019
8:00 am – Noon Signing 2
Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 6:00 pm Signing 3
8:00 pm Closing ceremony and Karaoke featuring your favorite authors
What hotel is hosting BB19?
The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.
How will I get information about BB19?
We will put all information on the Book Bonanza Attendees Facebook page and on this website.
Which authors are signing at BB19?
How many tickets can I purchase?
Each person can purchase two tickets per transaction.
Can I refund my tickets if I decide not to attend BB19?
No. All tickets are a final sale but they are transferable. You can sell your ticket and transfer it to someone else.
BB18 benefitted SafeHouse Denver. Will BB19 benefit a charity?
Yes. When BB18 was planned, The Bookworm Box had not received its nonprofit status. Since then, it was recognized as a 501c3 charitable organization by the IRS. The Bookworm Box donates ALL of its profits to charity. Akola is the featured nonprofit for BB19. Founder and CEO, Brittany Underwood, will be the Keynote Speaker as well We will also choose several other organizations and allow our attendees to decide how to distribute the funds to donate from BB19. All proceeds from BB19 will be donated.
Will you be taking names for volunteers?
Please email email@example.com if you are interested in volunteering.
Will volunteers need tickets?
Volunteers will need tickets. Volunteers will be chosen after ticket sales. We will then assess how many shifts volunteers work and offer a partial refund.
How can I be a sponsor or vendor for BB19?
Sponsor info: https://tinyurl.com/BB19sponsors
Vendor info: https://tinyurl.com/BB19vendor
How many signings will there be at BB19?
We will have three 4-hour signings at BB19. The schedule will be a bit different from last year and signing 1 will be from 2-6 pm on Friday. Saturday's signings will be 8-12 pm and 2-6 pm.
Will there be a Cupcake Room at BB19?
Yes! There will be a Cupcake Room at BB19 and Jenika Snow is our returning sponsor!
How do we suggest authors for BB19?
Anyone interested in signing at BB19 should send an email to email@example.com and put Interested Author in the subject line.
Will we be able to book a room at the same time as purchasing the ticket(s)?
Yes, in the confirmation email from purchasing your ticket, you will receive a link to book your hotel room at the host hotel for the discounted BB19 rate.
Will you allow carts at BB19?
We will allow carts the size of a milk crate – 18" x 18" Anything bigger will be checked at the book check room for a $5 charge.
Will you have a book check room?
Yes, we will have a book check room.


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It's a cliché, but one thing I think most women reading this have been guilty of at some point is staring dolefully at a full closet and groaning, "I have nothing to wear."
It's how I've been feeling about my wardrobe lately. Step one in curing my closet blues was a thorough cleaning. I was more ruthless than I'd ever been in weeding out my wares—anything that was too past its prime became a rag or joined a massive pile destined for Goodwill and the nicer things were set aside for friends to pick through or for trying to sell at Crossroads Trading Co.
With a significantly lighter load, it was time for step two: joining Stitch Fix.
I first heard about the website from a friend who tried and loved it. It's basically mail-order personal styling in a box. Simply sign up for free on the website, fill out a thorough questionnaire, and request a shipment. Awhile later (their popularity means a sort of long wait time), a box arrives on your doorstep filled with clothing and accessories that were handpicked by a Stitch Fix stylist for you. You try it all on, keep (and pay for) what you like, and return what you don't. If you don't pick anything, there is a $20 styling fee.
In my current wardrobe-weary, style-slacking state, this sounded like music to my ears.
I have yet to receive the box (so the full verdict on this service will come in part two of this blog), but I was pleased with the ordering process. The "style profile" (questionnaire) covers the basics—height, weight, and clothing sizes—and then moves into the details. For instance, they want to know the answers to questions like "How do you prefer clothes to fit the top half of your body?" and how often you dress for certain occasions (such as work, nights out, etc.).
I'm guessing the most elucidating section for the stylist is the visual portion, in which you rate seven looks from "Hate It" to "Love It." I rated three looks with "Hate It," two with "Love it" (the two looks pictured here), one with "Like It," and one with "Don't Really Like It."
You then have the opportunity to specify what it is you're looking for in your shipment (dresses but no jeans, for instance), how revealing or modest you like different types of clothing, your price range for each category of items, and much more. As a vegan, I appreciated the section that allows you to rule out materials you don't want, like leather.
I can't be sure how well the styling will be executed, but so far I can say that they make sure to get all of the information they need to do a good job. They even give you the option of sharing a Pinterest board with them (which I didn't utilize, but perhaps should have).
Will Stitch Fix be the style boost I've been looking for? I'm hoping so, but I'll be sure to tell you all about it either way with part two.


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Just as being in a relationship can make you more attractive to others, having a job can make you more attractive to employers.
Why? It's a brutal feature of human psychology: People want what they can't have, and if someone else has you (either as a mate or as an employee), an observer will want you more. If you're a free agent, a potential mate or potential employer may see you out there alone and think, "Sure, this person looks good, but why isn't he/she married/employed already? What's wrong with him/her that I'm not seeing? And why would I want to take a chance?"
If you're sending your résumé out, it's usually to your advantage if you already have a job while you're looking for a new one. Other than the obvious perks of enjoying a steady income and avoiding a stressful employment gap, being employed shows a potential new employer that you're not desperate for work; if you apply for an opening, it's because you want it, not because you need it. It puts you in control and prevents you from appearing desperate.
I always advise clients, who are often so confident in their new résumés and excited to start sending it out, not to quit their jobs prematurely for these very reasons.
Of course, there may be compelling reasons to leave without a new job lined up — an intolerably toxic work environment, an impossible schedule that won't allow you to interview for new jobs, or pressing family obligations that you hope a new position will be more accommodating for. Everybody's situation is different.
But if it's at all possible, don't let go of the old job until you've landed a new one.


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If you are redecorating your bathroom, or even if you are sick of the sound of your old extractor fan, then you have definitely come to the right place as right now at Discount Electrical we have an amazing selection of silent bathroom extractor fans at unbelievable prices.
Whether it is keeping you up at night or just interrupting your peaceful, relaxing bath time, some extractor fans can cause some serious noise pollution in the home. Thankfully, with the selection of silent extractor fans at Discount Electrical you can eliminate this noise, leaving you with a serene bathroom atmosphere as well as a new top quality extractor fan.
In the Discount Electrical online store, you can purchase bathroom extractor fans at the click of a button while enjoying free UK shipping on all orders which are over £10. Shopping with us also helps you save money as we offer our products to you at wholesale prices, meaning we are often the cheapest around! This counts for all of our products, so why not check out our ranges of grilles and ducting or domestic extractor fans for more unbelievable deals.


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I have yet no reason to know anything but joy
Seven is Heaven
Little Women
With an awfully big attitude
Don't Even Think I am Looking at Her
We are angry can't you see?
You Said Women Can't What?
Santa's Misteltoe Helper
A kiss from an innocent heart brings blessings all around
Summer Smiles
Dignified am I
Even the day before quitting ballet
Cleared my Plate Mom
they were delicious
Kung Fu Princess
Don't let the dress fool you. Cotton on the outside, steel on the inside (ABKFA)
I Know You're In There
Little fingers and toes, biggest love there could ever be. Why isn't everything in the world this simple and pure?
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- Catch the Bug: Sketch
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Cake Time Card
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What a fun card. Great image and coloring. Thanks for joining in the Bugaboo 8th Birthday Sketch Challenge, Lisa Lynn DT.ReplyDelete
Bugaboo images are great fun, love the colours you used for the image.ReplyDelete
This is adorable, Andrea. Great coloring and fun mix of papers. Thanks so much for playing with the Bugaboo Birthday Bash this week!ReplyDelete
I would like a piece of cake right now - your card is making me hungry for cake - it is very lovely and a great layout ~ thanks for joining Catch the Bug Birthday Challenge - hope you will play all week - blessings, Gail Scott Guest Designer Jan - Feb 2018ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for taking the time to join in our Birthday bash for our Sketch challenge! I love your project! Good Luck!ReplyDelete
This card is absolutely darling! I love your sweet papers and that darling monkey! Good luck completing the challenges.ReplyDelete
~Jo, Bugaboo DT
Hi Andrea! Great card and fun papers too. Thanks so much for joining my blog challenge :)ReplyDelete
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Thanks for joining us at Naughty or Nice Challenges, Andrea! Your card is adorable, Jo xReplyDelete
Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at NoN, good luck!!! Amy DTReplyDelete
So cute, great image and papers xReplyDelete
Great pairing of that celebrating monkey and the fun patterned papers. Love your colouring, too! Thanks for joining us at Naughty or Nice Challenges!ReplyDelete
I LOVE to read your comments! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Wishing you a crafty day!!!


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Sifting through the RNC/DNC hoopla on NPR has been quite exhausting...So much so that a couple segments from NPR Science Friday made it today!
"One Gomer Can't Understand What Bane is Saying" Two Gomers Run for Their Lives -- Aug 29, 2012
"Director Rian Johnson & more.." Q with Jian Gomeshi - September 6, 2012
"The Importance of Strange Science" Talk of the Nation Science Friday - September 7, 2012
"How Long is too Long?" NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour - September 7, 2012
"'Bachelorette' Sounds Dark Comedic Depths" Fresh Air -- September 7, 2012
I've been in a little bit of a podcast slump lately...due to the overwhelming deluge of political content (not that I am not interested, but I can only take so much). I've decided to bounce over to PRI International and listen to back episodes of the programming there--Rach: you totally inspired me, will let you know what I find!


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5 Morning Habits That'll Make You Feel Like the Badass You Already Are
We all need to reset our minds from time to time...whether we're recovering from a crisis, an illness, a bad breakup or just the uncertainty that the everyday can bring. According to trainer Christmas Abbott, this reset can happen in a short 30 days. While that might feel pretty fast to some, Abbott is a confident boss babe who we can all learn a few things from.
In her new book, "The Badass Life" she tells all about the 30 day plan to implement suggested good habits into all areas of your life. Focusing on making positive changes in nutrition, work, as well as mental and spiritual health.
And guess what? Everything starts with having a few good morning habits (much to my dismay because I am SO not a morning person, like, I'm actually the antithesis of a morning person). She advises everyone to do so because the key to success is always strongly related to routine and structure.
So, here are the 5 things you should do daily - to increase your confidence and empower yourself to be the badass you are.
We all have the intention to hit that snooze button (errr...like 14x for me) in the morning. According to Abbott that's not a total faux pas, as long as you prep your mind for what's going to happen during the day, while enjoying those last few moments in bed. So, her advice is to set an intention for your day and always remember to be grateful for a new day, and a new chance to become a better version of you.
Many people are too busy or too lazy to have breakfast (#guilty). Skipping breakfast doesn't just have a negative effect on your physical health, but also on your mental health. The truth is that, as Abbott confirms, breakfast is "the calm before the storm". You have no idea what your day might bring, do you? But nothing and nobody can take the control you have over your breakfast.
Nobody wants to see you hangry, so why not avoid that and any implication it might bring? When it comes to what to eat for breakfast, there is no strict recipe. Keep it healthy and protein rich. Abbott suggests fruit and eggs topped with peanut butter (*skeptical emoji*). But, what can I say? Different strokes for different folks…as long as it has protein and healthy fats, right?
Abbott takes full advantage of her mirror and, with a permanent marker (which supposedly comes off mirrors, but why not just stick to dry erase...amirite?!) she writes down her goals. You don't have to write your "to do list" for a certain day, but your short and long term goals.
What does she do when she makes something happen? Rather than erasing it, Abbott marks it as accomplished and takes time to celebrate her success and mentally prepare before moving on to the next thing. This makes perfect sense: why should you forget all about the great things you do? Celebrate success, y'all!
Some people read while commuting, others listen to music or check their Instagram feeds. Meditation is the key to success. Positive thoughts and internal solitude can give you a great beginning each day.
A therapist I adore gave me the golden advice of walking to work 2x a week (my walk to work is about 45 minutes each way) with my phone out of sight and speaking positive affirmations, focusing on things I'm grateful for and/or listening to a podcast (more on my favorites later). I also love, love, love the Headspace app for mindful meditation. This advice has been an absolute game changer for me, setting my intentions and gaining perspective for the day ahead. When I walk home after work, I notice I sleep so much better because I've had time to decompress and process all that happened during the work day.
I love what Abbott has chosen to put on the dashboard of her car - "Do today what others won't, so tomorrow you can do what others can't." There is so much power in positivity - find what works for you and make it a daily practice.
A good strategy can always get things done better and of course, faster. So, Abbott's advice is to make a list of everything you want to get done, in the order of their importance. Of course, things you need to do should come before the ones you want to do.
Not only will this help you become more efficient, but seeing everything you completed won't make you feel bad about something you just couldn't do. Sometimes you just have to cut yourself a break.


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Family holidays can be hard work. With everyone wanting something slightly different from their getaway to the trials and tribulations of travelling to and from in order to see what a city has to offer, sometimes a relaxing escape from day to day life becomes, well, stressful.
But not at The Ritz-Carlton. The grand hotel located in DIFC – the bustling heart of Dubai – is dedicated to ensuring families have the holiday of all holidays when they stay there.
With the establishment's latest 'Discover With You' program, families will not only have time to discover the stunning city from building to beach shore, but also some re-discover themselves as stresses melt away.
Deluxe Rooms and Executive Suites included in the packages are the first thing to ensure your relaxation upon arrival, with more joy only served up by the delectable international buffet breakfast beholding European, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian fare.
But to keep high-energy kids happy and parents unwound, the Ritz Kids club ensures little ones are entertained in an engaging and educational as well as playful way. The four pillars of the Ritz Kids discovery programme are Water, Land, Environmental Responsibility and Culture, after all.
And the experience continues the minute you step outside of the stunning building. Not only are unmissable tourist attractions such as the visiting the Gold Souk and the Palm as well as a hop on and off sightseeing tour included in the generous package, but The Ritz-Carlton is already the doorstep to so many of Dubai's world-famous attractions that guarantee fun for the entire family.
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Prices start from just AED1,330 per night for two adults and one child to stay in a Deluxe Room with the buffet breakfast at Cara, City tour and Dhow Cruise included. Although you can't put a price of the amazing activities on offer and memories to be made, it's hard to argue with that one…
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Tis the Season: A look at Coffee Seasonality
Paul Haworth
This time of year, we are all very aware of seasons. Coffee also has its seasons. For the beans to be created, coffee trees must first develop beautiful and aromatic flowers. These flowers will give way to cherries which will eventually be carefully selected. These cherries will be processed to yield their seeds. These seeds will then be roasted and consumed as 'coffee beans.'
This rhythm is, of course, unavoidable and necessary. Just as there is an ideal range of ripeness for the cherry to be picked, unroasted coffee will have a freshness window which happens to last several months.
The Global Picture
Some coffees will be best in summer and fall, while others will shine in winter and spring. Coffees that are in their seasonal prime are referred to as 'fresh crop' while those that are sold after their best months will be called 'past crop.'
Specialty coffee must be produced within the band of latitudes known as the 'tropics.' Some of these regions are north of the equator, some are south, and others are smack dab on top of it.
Summer and Fall Coffees
Coffees that are grown north of the equator are typically harvested between December and March, depending on altitude and latitude. After processing and a resting period, these coffees will be ready to roast from spring to late fall, with some of the highest grown options lasting into early winter.
Late Winter and Spring Coffees
Anything produced south of the equator will conversely be roasted in late winter, spring, and sometimes lasting into early summer. In the same way that the continent of Australia has a warm Christmas and a cold July, the coffees produced in regions of the southern hemisphere are on a completely opposite schedule.
Equatorial Origins
Some growing regions, like Colombia, have two harvests per year. Because of the proximity to the equator, the seasons take on a very different pattern. The coffee trees behave as if there are two of every season per year.
Coffee is Fruit
It stands to reason that, if other fruit products must be sourced from different parts of the globe during different times of the year, coffee should follow suit. We need to be ok with the fact that regional offerings will change throughout the year. In fact, it is an opportunity to explore the full spectrum of global coffees.
Familiarize and Be Empowered
Take some time to locate some of your favorite growing regions. Note whether they are north, south, or on top of the equator. If you see a roaster offering coffees all year that should only be seasonal, allow that to inform your opinion of their commitment to freshness and quality.
Not only will this information help you identify the seasonally diligent roasteries, it will also give you an idea of what to expect and when, region-wise. As an empowered buyer, you can be confident that what you are investing in is fresh and a good example of its region.


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Lot 115 Session 1 (9:30am Tuesday 31st July) Mis-Strikes
Estimate $100
ELIZABETH II, one cent, 1968 struck ten percent off centre. Mint red, nearly uncirculated and rare misstrike of the scarcest circulating one cent.
Ex Dr Gordon C.Shortland Collection.
Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.
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BRITISH PENNY NOT AUSTRALIAN, London die. Elizabeth II, penny (1956, 1958-9), full obverse brockage. Good ...
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ELIZABETH II, one cent, 1966, trial squeeze struck in lead (3.14g). Scratches on obverse, otherwise ...
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First thing first: I would like to thank Ania for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award. I really enjoy Ania's blog and I highly recommend that you go check it out. Without telling you everything about Ania, I must tell you that she is a Pole living in Washington DC. Well, the Washington DC part is not so important for the purpose of this story but the fact that she grew up in Poland is! Simply because I received the notification that I had been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Ania while I was chilling on a beach in Sopot! Coincidence? I don't think so!
I like to see myself as "capable of doing many things competently". This is taken from an online dictionary for versatile. Now, those who know me may disagree. If that is the case, you can go with the second definition: "having varied uses, serving many functions". Your choice!
About the Versatile Blogger's Award
The Versatile Blogger's Award is a way for bloggers to support each other and recognize interesting and inspiring blogs. There rules to accept this award are:
- Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging
- Let the nominated bloggers know that they have been nominated for this award
- Share 7 random facts about yourself
- Thank the blogger who has nominated you
- Add the Versatile Award picture to your post
Seven random facts about me:
1- I had a Hello Kitty toaster for three weeks
2- My "friends" took me to McDonald's after my first half marathon in Belgrade in 2007
3- I did quite a detour to see the famous "bridge over the Drina"
4- I have too many t-shirts with the word "chicks"
5- I can't dance and I can't fly a helicopter
6- I once showed up at a "jacket and tie" party with that t-shirt
7- I used to be the king of BrickBreaker
Now, 15 more serious fellow bloggers (as usual, in no particular order):
1- Bente Haarstad Photography : beautiful photos from a beautiful place!
2- Miss Word : For book lovers. Mostly in Swedish.
3- Belgrade Streets : Beautiful photos from a place very dear to me.
4- Sparrow in the Tree Top : this blog is just as entertaining as is the blogger behind it. Believe me!
5- Marina Chetner : Beautiful photos… and the best travel guide ever for NYC and Brooklyn.
6- Håkan Dahlström Photography : Beautiful photos from my part of the world.
7- Montreal in Pictures : Beautiful photos from the part of the world I am from.
8- Me and Beirut : You may want to move to Beirut after reading this blog.
9- Violets and Cardamom : … or how I became (will become?) a hero in the kitchen! thanks.
10- ProjectStockholm52 : Totally new. Full of possibilities. Soon a must-read!
11- Extramission Theory : One day. One photo. Almost everyday
12- Lost in Sweden : Recipes. Thought. Pictures.
13- Travel on my mind : A travel blog full of joy. And directly from Göteborg.
14- 6 Months to live: The Experiment continues : Inspiring! Go see by yourself, it is full of life!
15- Hanna Richter Photography Blog : Photos I discovered in a Stockholm café: nice!
Well, I realized that many of these bloggers are not necessarily "new to blogging", but you know what rules are for. And since I did not follow the first rule properly, I think I will simply ignore the second one 😉
Thanks again Ania!


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CAAF Denies Writ on Bozicevich Counsel Issue
We previously tracked (here, here, here) Sgt Joseph Bozicevich's attempts to force the government to provide him with counsel experienced in capital litigation for his double-murder general court-martial. It seems he won't get his request, as CAAF denied his writ-petition on Thursday, making him ineligible for Supreme Court review. Here's the docket entry from CAAF:
Misc. No. 11-8020/AR. Joseph C. BOZICEVICH, Jr., Petitioner v. Tara A. Osborn, Colonel, U.S. Army, Convening Authority, The United States Army, and the United States, Respondents. CCA 20110173. On consideration of Petitioner's petition for extraordinary relief in the nature of a writ of mandamus and his motion for a stay of the proceedings, it is ordered that said petition is hereby denied without prejudice to raising the issues presented during the normal course of appellate review should Petitioner be convicted, and said motion is denied as moot.


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It has been written that Quiche' Mayans. When first confronted with the arrival of Cortez and the Catholic. Realized they had a lot in common with the basic Catholic belief system. Catholics had the Cross. The Mayans had the Tree of Life. They both believed in one all powering "God". And both there "Gods" lived in the Sky. And many other common bonds. What they didn't know. Was that along about the same "Time" in the history of Planet Earth. No matter where on Earth. Citizens of the Earth, started getting a up-grade spiritual. The Hopi believe that mankind had to go through the other Three World. To arrive at where mankind is today. The Mayans say that both Mud Man and Wooden Man. Came before the current humans. History tell us that there were Neanderthals and a generation before that that roamed the Earth. Today we will see that the Mayan also had the Forbidden Fruit story. That show up in the Christian Bible. And I bet if you did enough research. You would find the same story. Would show up, most other religious cultures. Like in the story in the Bible. Eve was forbidden to eat the fruit (Apple). In the Popol Vuh, Blood Moon became pregnant from the Forbidden Fruit. Is this all a coincidence, I think not.
Now we shall learn of how the Twins, Hunahpu and Xbalanque came about.
And One and Seven Hunahpu went inside the Dark House.
And then there torch (resinous pine wood, pitch pine) was brought, only one torch, already lit, sent by One and Seven Death, along with a cigar for each of them, also already lit, sent by the Lords. When this were brought to to One and seven Hunahpu they were cowering, here in the dark. When the bearer of there torch and cigar arrived, the torch was bright as it entered; there torch and cigars were both burning. The bearer spoke:
'They must be sure to return them in the morning-not finished, but just as they look now. They must return them intact, the Lords say to you,' they were told and they were defeated. They finished the torch and they finished the cigars that had been brought to them.
And Xibalba is packed with test, heaps and piles of test.
This is the first one: the Dark House, with darkness alone inside.
The second is named Rattling House, heavy with cold inside, whistling with drafts, clattering with hail. A deep chill comes inside here.
The third is named Jaguar House, with Jaguars alone inside, jostling one another, crowding together, with gashing teeth. They're scratching around; These Jaguars are shut inside the house.
Bat House is the name of the fourth test, with bats alone inside the house, squeaking, shrieking, darting through the house. The bats are shut inside, they can't get out.
And the fifth is named Razor House, with blades alone inside. The blades are moving back and forth, ripping, slashing, through the house.
These are the first test of Xibalba, but One and Seven Hunahpu never entered into them, except for the one named earlier (Dark House), the specific test house. (The Twins will pass through all the Houses. For there test.)
And when One and Seven Hunahpu went back before One and Seven Death, they were asked.
'Where are my cigars? What of my torch? They brought to you last night!'
'We finished them, your lordship.'
'Very well. This very day, your day is finished, you will die, you will disappear, and we shall break you off. Here you will hide your faces: you are to be sacrificed!' (When reading and interpreting the Popol Vuh. Remember all the players and characters are Stars and Planets. And there movments. Thing are not to be taken literally. Or as pretaining to actual events, such as the term sacrificed, or death.) Said One and Seven Death.
And then they were sacrificed and buried. They were buried at the Place of Ball Game Sacrifice, (alter) as it is called. The head of One Hunahpu was cut off; only his body was buried with his younger brother (Seven).
'Put his head in the fork of the tree that stands by the road,' said One and Seven Death.
And when his head was put in the folk of the tree, the tree bore fruit. It would have not had any fruit, had not the head of One Hunahpu been put in the fork of the tree.
This is a calabash, as we call it today, or 'the skull of One Hunahpu,' as it is said.
Is this what you drink from, sir
Perhaps it's the skull of my grandparents
perhaps it's the skull of my father
Is that what I'm looking at, what I see before me?
Then won't this also become a work of some kind, an artifact,
this bone of my crown, bone of my head,
carved in back and carved in front?
And then One and Seven Death were amazed at the fruit of the tree. The fruit grows out everywhere, and it isn't clear where the head of One Hunahpu is; now it looks just the way the calabasher looks. All the Xibalbans see this, when they come to look.
The state of the tree loomed large in there thoughts, because it came about at the same "Time" as the head of One Hunahpu was put in the fork. The Xibalbans said among themselves
'No one is to pick the fruit, nor is anyone to go beneath the tree,' they said. They restricted themselves; all Xibalba held back.
It's isn't clear which is the head of One Hunahpu; now it's exactly the same as the fruit of the tree. Calabash came to be it's name, and much was said about it. A maiden heard about it, and here we shall tell of here arrival.
And here is the account of a maiden, the daughter of a Lord named Blood Gatherer (Fourth-ranking Lord of Xibalba).
And this is when a maiden heard of it, the daughter of a lord. Blood Gatherer is the name of her father and Blood moon is the name of the maiden.
And when he heard the acount of the fruit of the tree, her father retold it. Ans she was amazed at the acount.
'I'm not aquainted with that tree they talk about. It's fruit is truly sweet! they say, I hear,' she said.
Next, she went all alone and arrived where the tree stood. It stood at the Place of Ball game sacrifice:
'What? Well! What's the fruit of the tree? Shouldn't this tree bear something sweet? They shouldn't die, they shouldn't be wasted. Should I pick one,' said the maiden?
And then the bone spoke (One Hunahpu); it was here in the fork of the tree:
'Why would you want a mere bone, a round thing in the branches of a tree?' Said the head of One Hunahpu when he spoke to the maiden. ' You don't want it,' she was told.'
I do want it ,' said the maiden.
'Very well. Stretch out your right hand here, so I can see it.' said the bone.
'Yes' said the maiden. She stretched out her right hand, up there in front of the bone.
And then the bone spit out it's saliva, which landed squarely in the hand of the maiden. (The same Bible story of the Virgin Mary?)
And then she looked in her hand, she inspected it right away, but the bone's saliva wasn't in her hand.
'It's just a sign I have given you, my saliva, my spittle. This, my head, has nothing on it-just bone, nothing of meat. It's just the same with the head of the great Lord: it's just the flesh that makes his face look good. And when he dies, people get frightened by his bones. After that, his son is like his saliva, his spittle, in his being, whether it be the son of a Lord or the son of a craftsman, an orator. The father does not disappear, but goes on being fulfilled. Neither dimmed nor destroyed is the face of a Lord, a warrior, craftsman, orator. Rather, he will leave his daughters and sons. So it is that I have done likewise through you. Now go up there on the face of Earth (Reminder this is all happening in the under world. The same under world the Hopi talk about.); You will not die. Keep the word. So be it,' said the head of One and Seven Hunahpu-they were of one mind when they did it(Impregnated her).
This was the word Hurricane, Newborn Thunderbolt, Sudden Thunderbolt had given them. In the same way, by the "Time" the maiden re-turned to her home, she had been given many instructions. Right away something was generating in her belly, from the saliva alone, and this was a generation of Hunahpu and Xbalanque.
And when the maiden got home and six months had passed, she was found out by her father. Blood gatherer is the name of her father.
To marrow "God" willing, you will learn how the Twins inside of Blood Moon are keep from certain death. By the orders of her father.
"God" bless bye
Saturday, October 2, 2010
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Can't Say Goodbye is a collaboration between Morgan Visconti and friend and copywriter, Erin O'Connor. The lyrics, by Erin, are about a stifling relationship and the apathy and fear of wanting to break free. Erin also features on vocals. The video, directed by EVER_AFTER Film+TV, is based on a story by Morgan. It sets a domestic soap opera in deep space, marooning two estranged lovers on a barren, ice-moon with no hope of escape.
The single and EP will be released shortly and will include remixes by Mickey, Lusine, Ghosting Season, Gareth Williams, Shengi and Sloan Alexander.


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"I like dogs better than knights... a hound will die for you but never lie to you."
One of the most popular characters in Game of Thrones is the ultimate 'anti- hero', Sandor Clegane. Nicknamed 'the Hound' for his fierce nature and undying loyalty, this seemingly unfeeling, merciless character has taken on quite the astonishing role of an emotional centerpiece.
He is loved by fans not only for his savage insults and crude, honest nature but his staggering perception as well . From Joffrey's loyal guard dog to protector of the Stark girls, the Hound has indubitably had one of the best character arcs of the series.
If you know "What the f**k's a Lommy", let's see how well you know Sandor Clegane. Besides his fear of fire and love for chickens, how much do you know about the Hound?
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Holiday Perspective
Tis the season to struggle with maintaining a healthy diet.
There seems to be this panic sets in, like just because its December and December contains a major holiday, the whole month must be a dietary disaster of sugar cookies, candy canes, and egg nog. Eek! Except not so fast… It's a holiday, or a few holidays. It doesn't have to be a full season of over eating. Focus on your normal, health forward diet and fitness routine and on those actual holidays, go crazy! Seriously, don't stress about 3 'bad' days of eating when the other 28 days can be awesome!
Give this a shot for yourself. Use this visual to stay on track and focused on the days that will be really worth indulging on treats.
This month does not reflect everyone's holiday needs. Print off a monthly template and use red exes and green checks to market out your own monthly schedule.


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Special Features
Jewish Voice Exclusive Interview with Legendary Religious Zionist Leader Rabbi Haim Drukman
Rabbi Haim Drukman's entire adult life has been inextricably bound with the Religious Zionist / Modern Orthodox Bnei Akiva movement in Israel. As a leader of Bnei Akiva since the early 1950s, Rabbi Drukman has had a profound impact on the spiritual development and outlook of thousands of Israeli citizens, and – accordingly – he was recently awarded the Israel Prize, an annual honor bestowed by the Israeli government on an individual who has notably displayed excellence in their field, or contributed strongly to Israeli culture.
Born in Poland in 1932, Haim Drukman was saved from the Holocaust and arrived in Eretz Yisrael in 1944. After attending the Aliyah Institute in Petach Tikva and the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva in Kfar Haroeh, he learned in the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva in Yerushalayim, where he became a student of Rav Zvi Yehuda Kook, a leader of the Religious Zionist movement. In 1952, Rabbi Drukman joined Bnei Akiva's National Directorate, and served as an emissary of the organization to the United States in the middle of the decade.
On the basis of his Torah knowledge and rabbinical abilities, in 1964 Rabbi Drukman founded the Ohr Etzion Bnei Akiva Yeshiva High School, where he has served as Rosh Yeshiva to the present day. In 1977, he established the Ohr Etzion Yeshiva, which was the largest Hesder Yeshiva – a religious school wherein the students combine Torah studies with service in the Israeli Army – in the country, and in 1995 he founded an academy for Ethiopian Jewish high school graduates. Since 1996, Rabbi Drukman has been the director of the Center for Bnei Akiva Yeshivot and Ulpanot in Israel. He also played a leading role in the establishment of the Gush Emunim movement, which spearheaded the enterprise of building settlement communities in Judea and Samaria.
In concurrence with his devotion to Torah education and the propagation of the religious Zionist ideal, Rabbi Drukman spent many years serving in the Israeli Knesset, mostly as a member of the National Religious Party. Since 1990, he has served as director of the government's State Conversion Authority, which oversees conversions by non-Jews in Israel to Judaism. As the newest recipient of the Israel Prize, Rabbi Drukman just spent ten days visiting Jewish communities throughout the greater New York area, where he spoke to numerous audiences about his life's work and the vitality of religious Zionism in Israel today. Taking time out from his busy schedule, the Bnei Akiva leader sat down with the Jewish Voice to offer his unique perspective on contemporary Jewish and Israeli issues.
Looking back on his turbulent youth, Rabbi Drukman revealed that his life was saved from the hands of the Nazis on three separate occasions. In the first instance, he was hiding with relatives in an underground room that was adjoined by a closet, when the Nazis descended on the house. Using their guns to bang fiercely on the walls, the Nazi soldiers caused the closet to open, thus virtually guaranteeing that they would hear young Haim's grandmother having a coughing fit at that moment. Yet amazingly, the invaders did not hear anything, and they left the premises. In the second instance, Haim's parents had arranged for some non-Jews to transport the family out of harm's way to Romania. "We were wading by foot through a great river," Rabbi Drukman recalled. "The water kept on rising, and I was sure we would drown, but somehow we made it through safely."
The rabbinical leader became somewhat emotional as he recounted his third near-death experience during the Shoah. "While we were in Romania, my parents were unable to obtain legal entry for us into Eretz Yisrael, which was being blocked by the British," he explained. "So my parents put me in the custody of another couple who were preparing to travel there by boat. We were supposed to get on the second of three designated boats, but we waited for hours, until the man who was to be my new 'father' inquired about the delay. We finally boarded the third boat – having somehow missed the second one – and made it safely to Eretz Yisrael. We later learned that the boat we had originally been set to be on had been shot down by the Nazis." Summing up each of these incidences as "open miracles by Hashem," Rabbi Drukman emphatically stated that he received his life as a present from the One Above, and realized that he must use it for the benefit of the Jewish nation.
Rabbi Drukman told the Jewish Voice that the abiding purpose of the Bnei Akiva movement has been to build up Torah together with a strong connection to Klal Yisrael. "We have trained our students to feel obligated to the Jewish people," he said. "Sixty years ago, so many children were leaving the Torah path after finishing religious school – the Bnei Akiva movement dramatically changed that situation. We created a Torah world with a Zionist outlook that was rooted in a firm belief in those values." When asked to cite the movement's chief accomplishments, Rabbi Drukman responded, "Every area of Israeli life that requires idealistic people has our graduates in its ranks. We have built up Yehuda and Shomron, we have the best IDF officers…Bnei Akiva alumni are renowned for their strong Jewish morality and motivation."
Commenting on the current efforts by some in the Jewish state to encourage the relinquishing of land in Judea and Samaria to the Palestinians, Rabbi Drukman sadly noted the tragic outcome of the Gush Katif evacuation seven years ago, indicating that any future actions of this nature would have similarly harmful results. "Those who supported that action now realize their great mistake," he contended. "The evacuees are still mostly not resettled, and the area has become a launching pad for bombs on Israeli cities." The rabbi described evacuations from settlement areas as "harmful to Israel's security, to Zionism, and – on a basic level – to humanity."
Speaking about his tenure as a representative in the Knesset, Rabbi Drukman asserted that leadership in the political arena affects every aspect of life in the country, and he noted in particular the opportunity for religious MK's to influence Israel's secular education system to include curricula that focus on authentic Jewish heritage. "We need a great religious Zionist political movement for all of Am Yisrael," the Bnei Akiva head declared.
Responding to recent efforts within Israel's chareidi sector to delegitimize many of the conversions which were granted under his supervision – based on the claim that a large number of those converts were subsequently discovered to have abandoned Torah observance – Rabbi Drukman insisted that every one of those conversions were performed in accordance with halacha, as per each bet din's investigation and reasoned decision. "There may be legitimate differences of opinion in halacha," he stated, "in which case we can each respect the other side. It is simply evil to deny the validity of another opinion." Touching on the specific contention that a conversion should be invalidated if the convert does not fulfill their initial commitment to shemirat hamitzvot, Rabbi Drukman said, "The Rambam and the Shulchan Aruch both rule that if a ger ends up worshipping idols, he is still considered a Jew, albeit one who sins."
The Religious Zionist leader was not hesitant to express his feelings to the Jewish Voice about recent tensions between chareidi extremists and Modern Orthodox Jews in Beit Shemesh. "I can understand having different opinions, having a different way of thinking about religious issues, but I cannot understand violence," he declared. "In general, I am all for unity between the chareidim and religious Zionists, but I doubt if everyone in the chareidi camp agrees. For example, the Israeli version of Yated Ne'eman always gives the title of rav to a chareidi politician once he is elected to the Knesset – but they never give that 'honor' to someone from our camp who becomes an MK. It's just terrible – they have no derech eretz for us."
Rabbi Drukman was similarly open about the movement in Israel to draft chareidim into the army and put a limit on the allowance for them to engage solely in full-time Torah study. "The Rambam says that in a milchemet mitzvah (Torah-obligated war), every man who is able must serve, and that is our situation today in Israel," he asserted. At the same time, though, we need to find a way that would enable yeshiva students to continue learning full-time and still perform some army service, perhaps during bein ha'zmanim. Rather than forcing such a change through a law – which I don't believe would work – we should do it through educating people to adopt the correct attitude."
When asked about his feelings regarding the State of Israel's future, Rabbi Drukman replied that he is always optimistic, but that the Jewish people must "strengthen the Jewish state in all aspects of its Jewish nature" to ensure a positive outcome.
"A two-state solution?" he asked rhetorically with regard to a possible Palestinian state. "Let there be 100 states – but not in Eretz Yisrael. It is one state for the Jewish people, and it belongs to Am Yisrael." In reference to his receipt of the Israel Prize, Rabbi Drukman opined that it is important for the state to recognize the great value of a religious Zionist education. Summing up his message to the American Jewish community, the Bnei Akiva leader stated, "Come to Israel to strengthen medinat Yisrael, and help it in every way possible."
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