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Question: My child is getting bullied in school. He is getting picked on physically and the school says that, if he fights back, he will get suspended. I went to the school twice and spoke to the principal, but nothing has changed. I want him to stand up for himself. What can we do?
How to stop bullying when your child is being picked on physically
Answer: If your child is confused, you can't blame him. Unchecked zero tolerance policies in school dictate that if a child defends himself or puts his hands up to block, they're still in trouble. If we did that as an adult, it would be called self-defense. Whether we agree or not, or bring up "fairness," those are the rules of the school.
The problem happens when the child keeps the same mindset once they leave school grounds and get off the bus. I believe the solution to how to stop bullying exists in opening communication with your child. Your child may feel that if they defend themselves, they will get in trouble with you, so they allow the bullying to continue, even off-campus. This allows the victim mindset to last much longer in the child. Unfortunately, some victims may become the bully if no interventions take place. These days, that might mean that they may bully themselves to a terminal level (Bullycide) or they might become an enraged bully that brings a gun to school.
When it comes to physical bullying, talk to your child. Tell them your true feelings and expectations. In my opinion, no one has the right to touch anybody else. I don't teach my students karate so they can allow someone to hit them. My students hit back and hit back hard. I call it the "McFly Principle" based on the Marty McFly character from the movie, Back to the Future. Marty was bullied, but finally punched out the bully and his life changed in a positive way. His self-esteem and self-confidence rose, permanently. Many parents who live in the real world agree with me. Some don't and that's perfectly fine as well. How would your child feel if you were out in public, someone hit you and you stood there and didn't defend yourself? What lesson are you teaching your child? That is for you to figure out.
Your child needs to know that they have the right to defend themselves. If you agree, let them know as well. Let them know that they WILL get in trouble in school, no doubt. That's the way that school is. They will get in trouble. And when they come home upset you will not be mad at them for defending themselves. I present school assemblies on how to stop bullying and I must, unfortunately, leave that piece out. When I present programs for groups like the Boy Scouts and Pop Warner, I am not restricted by what the public schools want me to keep quiet about, so I recommend that on the day your child physically defends themselves and is suspended, be prepared for one of the most teachable opportunities you will have in your child's life.
Hug them and tell them that you are proud of them for standing up for themselves. Take the next day off of work and go do something fun. Take them out for pizza and ice cream. Let everyone in your family know how they stood up for themselves. Write on the calendar that date and celebrate that day every year as the day they stood up for themselves. They will never be a victim of anyone ever again. YOU are responsible for teaching your child life skills inside your home. However, keep an eye out that the victim doesn't become the bully that starts the fight. That is a different situation and a completely different conversation. Prepare your child for the real world. There are bullies in school, college, work, and relationships just to name a few. It's up to you if you want your child to go through life being a victim or a powerful human being. Good luck to you.


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This is my weekly message to the Living Streams Family, but my hope is that it will be so much more.
Each week I hope these messages bring you clarity, and understanding to cut through the current cloud of confusion that is causing your path to be unclear and uncertain.
I hope these messages cause comfort and joy to well up inside you as the words wash over your weary soul. And I hope that you find godly guidance for the demanding decisions you are presently pondering.
Like I normally do, I could write about my hopefully-relevant-current-event-thoughts in preparation for our upcoming Sunday morning teaching. But I found an article written by someone else that accomplishes that for me. Some may call this cheating, but this week I don't care. I'm seriously excited about introducing you to a vast library of articles, sermons, and messages that are sure to bring you sound Biblical understanding, comfort, joy, and guidance.
The resource center is found at desiringgod.org. The specific article I want you to check out is about spiritual warfare and it is found at http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-war-we-need.
And just in case you don't, this is a line from the article:
"Until you know that life is war, you cannot know what prayer is for." John Piper
See you Sunday,

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Channel 10 – Studio 10
Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann
Minister for Finance
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
Senator for Western Australia
SARAH HARRIS: This morning we've seen that Australian voters want to legalise same-sex marriage, with 61.6% in favour after that national postal survey. With us now is Finance Minister and Acting Special Minister of State Mathias Cormann. Thank you very much are joining us.
MATHIAS CORMANN: Good to be here.
SARAH HARRIS: You are on record saying you support "the traditional view of marriage", which does translate as voting no. How did you feel when you heard the result?
MATHIAS CORMANN: Well obviously this has been an issue on which there were strongly held views on both sides of the argument by good people on both sides of the argument. That is why we went through this process. Everyone had the opportunity to have their say. The Australian people now have spoken. It is a decisive, emphatic decision. It is now a matter for the Parliament to give effect to that decision in the next few weeks.
JOE HILDERBRAND: Senator, you did as the Minister overseeing this vote, you played a very straight bat. You did not campaign on either side. What happens now, though? How is the legislation drafted? Are we looking at a new bill, not any of the ones that have been canvassed previously, and will that bill have religious protections in it and what form will they take?
MATHIAS CORMANN: There is a bill on the notice paper today which will come before the Senate this afternoon. I would expect that there is a majority in the Senate to introduce that Bill this afternoon. It is colloquially referred to as the 'Smith Bill.' The debate on that will start in the Senate tomorrow. The so-called second reading debate. We will then go through that legislation in detail, including the debate on amendments in the week starting the 27th of November. Personally, again, I have been on the record for some time, I support the 'Smith Bill' as a starting position. I do believe that there is opportunity for some improvement, for some additional religious protections to be added. I am not going to go into the detail on that today. That will be a matter for the conversation and engagement with colleagues over the next few weeks to really explore what the appropriate balance is for the final bill.
JOE HILDERBRAND: So that will be the Bill?
MATHIAS CORMANN: That is right. There is no Government Bill. It is a Private Member's Bill.
JESSICA ROWE: So you are saying that that Private Member's Bill will get through. Why then can't it just go through simply? Why does there need to be now this further debate about various religious protections?
MATHIAS CORMANN: That was always going to be the case. The question that was asked of the Australian people was whether or not they felt or had the view that the law should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry. The answer to that question was a resounding yes. The Parliament now has to give effect to that. There is now a debate to be had on all of the appropriate context and detail that needs to be enshrined in legislation, and that is the usual process.
SARAH HARRIS: Mathias Cormann, thank you for joining us this morning.


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Mother's Day is in two weeks on Sunday, May 13th so I thought it would be nice to share some of my favorite Mother's Day Gifts from Etsy. I love finding something unique and special for my loved ones on Etsy because they have gifts made with love that also support independent businesses. My favorite gifts are personalized gifts, and on Etsy you can work with an Etsy Seller to add a meaningful touch to tell your mom thank you for all she does. To be honest, Mario is my Best Mother's Day Gift of all, but I also love a personalized gift such as: a family sketch; family peg dolls or rag dolls; a drawing of his turned into jewelry or home decor; a family embroidery hoop or jewelry with his birthstone or initial. I would be beyond happy to receive any of these uniquely special gifts from my boys for Mother's Day this year... hint hint :-)
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The 3rd Karate Wales Open was widely acclaimed to be an unbridled success!
600 competitors from all over England, Ireland and of course Wales took to the six mats and throughout the day showed Karate of a high standard and in the opinion of many, the whole event was the best organised big Karate event ever held in Wales.
Held at Merthyr Leisure Centre, Karate Wales' favourite venue, the whole event will be looked back on as a benchmark for Karate in Wales.
Young Bradley James continued the form he shows at the WKL events, winning Vale's first gold medal of the day, in the Under 16 Para & Special Kata.
Connor Ashill was 2nd with Jared butcher and Lucas Widdringtion in Bronze medal position.
Lloyd Beer picked up a silver in the 5-8 Boys Kata (later going on to win another silver in the 6-8 boys Kumite) before Gregory James took Vale's second gold with victory in the 9-10 Boys kata.
Another Welsh title was soon won as Amelie Fisher took gold in the Girls 5-8 Girls kata. Elle-Mai Lee took bronze in this event, Elle-Mai then also won a bronze in the Girls 6-8 Kumite event.
Talia Efstathiou was in the tough 9-10 Girls Kata, but nevertheless took the bronze medal.
Josh Davies is a top quality competitor, however it wasn't his day and a silver medal was won.
Finally Leah Copeland wasn't to be denied in either Kata or kumite, winning two gold medals to finish off a good day for her, a reasonably good day for Vale and a terrific day for Karate Wales!


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More specifically, a tree growing in and through a truck.
And no, not in a Piney yard.
The company which employs me gives each of its employees five charity volunteer days a year. And I used one of those days, along with fourteen colleagues, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. We were finishing a house in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. I spent the day moving things around and laying floor. And this truck was in the yard next door. Alas, these neighbors were not friendly, so I couldn't get a better shot.


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International Breads with Sue Hudson
November 8 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm| £120.00
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Enjoy the flavours of something different, come and join us for our International breads.
Sue Hudson has been teaching the skill of making bread by hand for many years, as a farmer and general "foodie" Sue became interested in bread soon recognising this could be much improved on by using old-fashioned techniques and simple ingredients, thus avoiding the "factory" breads commonly sold in supermarkets and shops.
She passes on her enthusiasm for making bread by teaching this skill to small groups in her bread workshops. Today, using ingredients and equipment which most people already have in their own kitchens, under Sue's instruction you will have the opportunity to make bread and learn the techniques for kneading, shaping and scoring the dough. Fun, lighthearted and hands-on you will have a great experience and take home something wonderful, as well as a new skill.
At today's workshop we will make and bake some delicious breads and rolls taking inspiration from across the globe.
Gorgeous seeded bagels, Sicilian Stromboli, Swedish saffron buns, Provence olive breads, Swiss Butter Zoph, Lebanese flatbreads.
A delicious lunch will be served with wine soft drinks and salads.


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Many Rivers Home
By turns contemplative and passionate, soothing and sad, Many Rivers Home is a documentary about the obligations of living and the necessities of old age and death. In its opening scene, the director rows a small boat on a lake, bringing it to a stop among lily pads, with green hills on the background shore. Amid the calm and beauty, she closes her hands in prayer. We then see footage of her mother, strong and lively in her old age. What follows is an examination of aging and family bonds in the South Asian community, as Singh moves outward from her love of her mother to a wider view. Her film is set chiefly in a nursing home run by the Progressive Intercultural Community Services, an organization dedicated to care of South Asian seniors in the Lower Mainland. In this place we see that with a little dedication and a strong sense of family, elders can flourish amid the limitations of old age. The residence is marked by a strong sense of community, with compassionate care and a belief among the seniors that life is still rich and rewarding. There is sadness blended with the good spirits, though, as residents face down the last days of their lives and try to deal with the burdens, as well as the joys, of decades' worth of memories. Most prominent among the elderly is Saroj, a wonderfully spirited widow who is determined to live what's left of her life to the fullest. In her Sangra sees a likeness of her own mother, and it is the bond between child and parent that structures the documentary and gives it its power. As a portrait of ethnicity in Canada and a meditation on mortality, this is rich and rewarding; but its ultimate value is as an expression of love. This is a family film in the best sense of the word.
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The way to Address a Message Obviously
You don't accomplish this often.
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Is there anything more fall-like than army green, red plaid, mustard yellow, denim, and brown? I think not! I put this outfit together and just felt like YES! THIS IS FALL! This is what I would wear all fall if I had perfect weather every day. Since the nice days are few and far between at this time of year, I took full opportunity when I could. Sadly, I think the perfect weather might be over for the year. (Remember how I said in my last post that it hadn't snowed...yet? Well, it snowed yesterday. AHHH!)
I'm really happy it's Friday today because this week has felt so long. At the same time, though, I have a deadline on Tuesday and feel like the week was far too short. Sadly, I will have to work this weekend. I really don't like bringing work home, but such is the life of a grad student sometimes. Anyone have tips for motivating myself? I hate reading papers and paraphrasing/citing them in my own. For some reason it just sucks! I always put that part of writing off until the last minute. I really need to buckle down and get this done, though. I know I will feel a lot better when it's done!


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Stop using the term "absent parent"
Describing the parents who live apart from their children as "absent parents" is both inacccurate and insulting to all those parents who do their best for their children, including paying child support maintenance.
That's why FNF in England, Wales and Scotland have jointly complained to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) about their press release last weekend, headed "The number of absent parents who are now paying towards the cost of their children through the Child Support Agency has hit an all-time high".
Child support legislation has changed in recent years to avoid the use of "absent parent", so we have asked the DWP why they used this term in their press release, pointing out there are many different reasons why parents may have fallen behind in child maintenance payments, and that only a small minority of paying parents seek actively to evade their responsibilities.
The DWP decided some time ago to adopt the terms 'paying parent' and 'receiving parent' in Child Maintenance Service documents.
STP PRESS: a response has been received from DWP stating: "We will be more mindful of the connotations of this phrase and will make every reasonable effort to use more considered language in future. A note has been circulated around the Department's press office advising of the negative connotations that may be drawn from the use of this phrase and asking press officers to take this into consideration in all future activity."


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We like to party and we know you do too!
To celebrate the opening of the CrossFit Batteraof box we would like to invite you, your friends and family to our opening party on Saturday the 7th of Feb. starting at 6pm (until we drop).
First: Join the special opening Buddy WOD, from 4 to 5pm and 5 to 6pm. Bring your most crazy gym-rat outfit!
Second: Witness our weightlifting or strongman Demo's at 7 and 8pm
Third: enjoy a (healthy) snack, plenty of drinks and a live DJ.
Last but not least: we will be giving away FREE MONTH MEMBERSHIPS for the first 5 people who dign up for a 6,12 or 18 month membership at the opening. Also you can win cool prices in the Hopper contest.


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Sage Steppe Refugia
Sage Steppe Refugia
Sagebrush ecosystems provide many key ecological, economic and social services in the western and north-western United States
They provide water, livestock forage, recreational opportunities, renewable energy and habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. It is one of the most dominate vegetation types in the western and north-western United States, although recently they've been undergoing major ecological and economic changes that have the potential to lessen the capacity in which these environments can perform their functions in the future. Therefore, adequate conservation and management of sagebrush ecosystems are one of the most difficult and crucial concerns in this part of the United States.
As our climate changes and human land use changes along with it, sagebrush ecosystems have taken a toll. These effects are the main source of sagebrush decline and have been predicted to have more of an effect within the upcoming years; contributing to drought and worsened fire activity. The decreasing resources decrease wildlife activity and refuge. Human introduction of invasive species have caused increased fire frequency and intensity, while overgrazing and conversion of sagebrush to agricultural land reduced the overall area of sagebrush ecosystems.
In response to the dramatic loss of sagebrush ecosystems, and consequently, habitat for wildlife species, land management agencies have attempted many large-scale restoration programs to restore sagebrush ecosystems to its original state and extent. It has recently been recognized that effective management and restoration of sagebrush ecosystems will benefit more from an approach that determines the best management practices in the most appropriate locations. Such priority areas for conservation are often determined by characteristics such as sagebrush cover, densities of endangered species and habitat threats such as fire history and invasive species. However, while potentially critical in the conservation of sagebrush ecosystems in the future, refugia in sagebrush ecosystems have not widely been addressed in management plans. Sagebrush ecosystems in the western and north-western United States may harbor three to four different types of refugia. These are fire refugia, drought/climate refugia, hydrologic refugia and refugia for invasive species, for this purpose however we will only go into fire refugia.
Fire Refugia are critical for ecosystem functioning
In the sagebrush ecosystems of the United States, wildfire is one of the major ecological disturbances to plants and animals. Wildfires are a common and often a critical component of ecosystem functioning, where species distribution and behavior are largely influenced by a region's fire regime. Wildfires reshape the landscape by providing new physical and biological properties and micro-climatic conditions for plant and associated animal species through release of nutrients, moisture and increased light availability.
Some of the studies that have assessed the ecological impact of wildfire refugia on the survival and persistence of sagebrush ecosystems and their associated wildlife have found interesting results. From past research, it can be observed that one of the most essential characteristics of wildfire refugia is that they can continue to perform their key habitat functions, and consequently, enhance post-fire survival and recovery for wildlife species in their near vicinity. For example, regeneration of sagebrush after fire is enhanced in the surrounding area of fire refugia because of seed dispersal from unburned plants. Fire refugia in the form of undisturbed sagebrush offers cover for species that are predated on by birds of prey, such as pygmy rabbits, greater sage-grouse and sagebrush songbirds. This increases nesting success and loss of juveniles, which in the long term can have a stabilizing effect on populations of these species. In contrast to burned areas, fire refugia also continue to offer a direct food source for wildlife.
Post-fire abundance of edible sagebrush, as well as many insects including ants, wasps, bees and beetles remains the same in fire refugia. This is important, as both sagebrush and insects are an important food source for many sagebrush obligate species like greater sage-grouse, sagebrush songbirds, sagebrush voles, pygmy rabbits, pronghorns and reptiles like the sagebrush lizard. Lastly, even if unburned islands cannot support breeding populations of wildlife species, they may still provide essential temporary habitat for maintaining a population of a certain animal species and allow for safer dispersion of animals after fire. This information shows that fire refugia embedded inside of a fire perimeter have high ecological value and potential for conservation and recovery of sagebrush ecosystems, and should be preserved wherever possible after disturbances like fire.
(Arjan Meddens and Jasper Steenvoorden)


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Friday, January 7, 2011
Notre Dame 411 on the Frozen Four
* Coach: Jeff Jackson (third year, 71-41-11).
* Record: 26-15-4.
* How they got here: The Irish beat top-seeded New Hampshire 7-3 in the first round of the West Regional, then beat Michigan State 3-1 in the regional final.
* Key players: F Ryan Thang, So., (17 goals, 13 assists); F Mark Van Guilder, Sr., (12 goals, 17 assists); G Jordan Pearce, Jr., (22-14-4 record, .917 saves percentage, 1.95 goals- against average).
Slap shots
Ryan Thang played our word- association game
Joe Sakic . . . The shots
Altitude . . . Very thin air
Win one for the Gipper . . . Big wins in hard times
Michigan . . . Tradition and powerhouse
The Frozen Four . . . A dream come true
Denver . . . Mountains, tradition of Avalanche
In the crease
Junior goalie Jordan Pearce, on why he started playing the position:
"I have an older brother, he's about 21/2 years older than me. When I was really young, like 2 years old, he would throw me in the net for street hockey or knee hockey or ice hockey. He was always older than me, so he always made me play goalie whenever we were messing around in the street. So it's always been second nature to me. When I started playing hockey myself, that's where I saw myself and enjoyed myself the most - in net. I've been a goalie ever since then."
In the box
Coach Jeff Jackson, on Notre Dame's defining moment of the season
"They've had such a tough second half with some of the things that have happened to them. I give them a lot of credit for their resiliency. But that's kind of the spirit of Notre Dame, too. They're kind of bred that way while they're there. They have a tough academic schedule. They have a real tough, demanding coach who's a pain in the rear. They're resilient because they have a tough life Monday through Sunday, basically."
Jackson, on Notre Dame's moment of concern:
"The Northern Michigan game (on March 22, a 2-1 loss in the league's third-place game). . . . I didn't tell the guys, but I was told we were better off losing. And I still pulled the goalie with two minutes left to try and win the game. A tie would have definitely hurt us, but I wouldn't want any other coach to do that to me if I was hanging on by a thread of making the NCAA tournament. We were playing to win that game. It was disappointing, to say the least."
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The start-up Green City Solutions created CityTree, an innovative plant wall capable of cleaning as much polluted air as 275 trees! Powered by solar panels, this plant wall measuring 4 meters high and 3 meters wide uses foam to capture the pollutants in city air, absorbing up to 240 tons of gas, dust and particles Per year, the equivalent of a forest of 275 trees.
Urban pollution is an enormous problem in many cities around the world, and poor air quality can mean an increase in chronic conditions like asthma, while also making it difficult for people to walk, bike or enjoy the outdoors. One obvious solution is to plant more green spaces, as plants can help to significantly improve air quality and reduce particulate matter, but with urban real estate becoming more expensive, it's more likely that land will be turned into housing rather than parks.
Design concepts for the cities of the future usually involve a number of ideas that challenge current norms — whether it be in architecture, city planning, or materials engineering. Developed by Berlin-based tech startup Green City Solutions, these mobile installations work as trees in the middle of cities — hence the name CityTree — to filter air. Since actual trees take time to grow, CityTree isn't exactly a tree — it's actually a moss culture.
"Moss protected by plant coverage binds particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and CO2e and produces valuable oxygen. At the same time it cools the surrounding air," according to the company's website. "Moss cultures have a much larger leaf surface area than any other plant. That means we can capture more pollutants," said Zhengliang Wu, co-founder of Green City Solutions.
The huge surfaces of moss installed in each tree can remove dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone gases from the air. The installation is autonomous and requires very little maintenance: solar panels provide electricity, while rainwater is collected into a reservoir and then pumped into the soil.To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure soil humidity, temperature and water quality.
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The Chameleon Trio is an exciting international ensemble whose three members bring unique musical perspectives from their homes in Brazil, South Korea, and the United States in interpreting jazz and Brazilian standards. Abelita Mateus (piano/vocals), Daseul Kim(bass), and Phil Gillette (drums/percussion) are dedicated to integrating their eclectic musical tastes and their love of interactive music into an energetic performance, and strive to engage audiences around the world by sharing their joy and passion for music.
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Lecture: The Controversy of Christianity
Summary: Because of religious wars like the Crusades or eras of torture like the Inquisition or creating naïve opposition to wonderful things like art and science, a lot of people think Christianity is really bad for the world. Many think we'd all be better off if Christianity weren't around. But is Christianity bad for the world? If not, what good has Christianity done for the world?


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'Witches of East End's Freya & Killian Will Never Get Back Together If Eva Gets Her Way
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During last Sunday's episode, Killian started to realize that there was definitely something funny about the fact that, while he can read everyone else's minds, he can't read Eva's. And, well, it's about damn time he started to notice that she's is up to something. The signs have been there the whole time, but never more prevalent than when Eva was essentially forcing Killian to drink whatever cocktail she made him as if it were medicine. I mean, he and Freya are supposed to be cosmic, supernatural soulmates — there's no way that Killian could resist that pull and stay with Eva without some type of intervention. On Sunday night he's finally going to realize that something's not right with their relationship and he's going to try to get out. "Try" being the key word here.
In the new promo for this week's episode, Killian starts to lose it with Eva and questions what she's been doing to him and she ends up throwing what looks like blood in his eyes. First, we all definitely know for sure that Eva's a total nut job and second, while Killian screams in pain, we can't help but wonder if she'd kill him before she let him go back to his life in the East End. I mean, if she's been feeding him potions and casting spells on him this entire time, it wouldn't surprise me if Eva decided that she'd rather see him dead than have him leave her for another woman.
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Killian's dealing with something serious here and unless his soulmate connection with Freya kicks in, she's way too busy dealing with the Mandragora and Dash and all that other crazy shit in the East End to even imagine that Killian's in trouble. I know it'd be a serious injustice, but what if the only Frillian action fans get in WOEE's Season 2 are those flashbacks of their prior relationships? Which would leave us, in the final episodes of the season, with Freya either getting to Killian just in time to save him from Eva's imprisonment or dying in her arms in the season finale. They are "star-crossed," after all — that doesn't exactly spell out a happily ever after when you consider the most famous star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, both ended up dead.
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The Time Value of Money vs. Real Estate Today and Interest Rates Tomorrow
The other day a client of mine from my business school called me up, and we reminisced about the days we spent together grueling over our finance classes. He said to me that what we studied was so theoretical, and he rarely ever uses some of the finance theories we grappled with during our three years in school. I immediately interjected and said that I actually use it on a daily basis. One particular theory I apply and ponder daily is the time value of money. My professor, in one of our lectures, began an evening of instruction with a question: Would you take this $20 bill today, or would you wait 5 years and possibly have a more highly valued $20 bill? Let's say there was a chance that the dollar gained so much that in 5 years it could be worth significantly more money. We all thought about the question and unanimously agreed that we would grab it today! After that he spent the next hour demonstrating through exponents and equations, why our answer was the most practical and wise decision.
Today, in real estate, I can related my theories of time and value, to real estate and interest rates. During the last 18 years of being in the mortgage industry, I have helped countless borrowers purchase property. I helped them purchase property when rates were 8% during the internet boom and when rates were under 3%, right after the great recession in 2009. In either case, if I look back and calculate their mortgage interest they have paid versus the value they have earned as well as the advantages of taxation, not paying rent and the opportunity cost of instead keeping their 20% down payment in the bank, I can, without a doubt, determine that they are better off economically. If, instead, they would have forgone purchasing that $1,000,000 property (in both 2009 and 2000), and would have kept their $200,000 in a money market for that amount of time, the calculation of appreciation (interest earnings compounded) is staggeringly depressive.
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In the end, the risk of diving into the market and the gain obtained, far exceeded the gain of not taking action, not purchasing, waiting in other words, for a better time to enter and purchase.
It seems my professor was correct, in that as we use our money today, inevitably we do reap the benefits of taking action in the present, in order to reap the future value of investment. So I end my thoughts with a more theoretical analysis of a $1, a lump sum, or a down payment, utilized today, appears to certainly have beneficial values into the future.
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The Year 10 Reading Challenge is due next Friday 30th October. Please make sure you have completed everything that is required for each activity. If all information is not provided for your chosen activities, you will be given a Not Achieved.
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Your challenge is to stretch your reading muscles by reading a little and often – every day in fact. Choose things to read that interest you and which you understand. A "book" could include short stories, poetry, articles, fiction and non-fiction. The activities you complete will be marked using Achieved, Merit or Excellence and must be finished by the end of the term. Your overall mark will be an average of your top three marks. As much as you can, try and do these activities digitally (using your Chrome book).
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Construct a timeline relating to one of your books – it might chart a character's life or the plot of the story etc.
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Construct a web page/blog to tell an Internet audience about one of your books.
Pretend you are a character from a book you have read. Write a diary entry (150-200 words) about a challenge you faced. Include what happened and your reactions.
Choose a key incident from a book you have read. Write a short script to create a short movie about this incident.
Create a storyboard to retell your favourite incident in one of your books. (Like a cartoon strip for planning a film scene).
Write a review of one of your books suitable for publishing on your online blog (150-200 words)
Write a letter (150-200 words) to a friend telling them about this fantastic book you have just read and explaining why you think they might enjoy it too.
Create a short oral presentation (1-2 minutes) in which you tell people about one of your books and explain why you think it was worth reading. This can be done as a podcast and shared via your blog.
- Choose activities from the grid to present your ideas about some of the books you are reading this term. Make sure you include the name and author of the book you have chosen to focus on for each activity.
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March 3rd, 2018 Race Report
by Margaret Fago
Saturday March 3 Encinal Yachts Club's Jack Frost lived up to its name. On the coldest race day this season, the racers were greeted with a hail storm on the way out to the course. Santana 22 Meliki's skipper Deb Fehr laughed about sailing back and forth under the bay bridge to keep from getting pounded by the hail "which hurt". The rainy squall lines moved through and the wind stayed up.
First race of the day, #9 of the series, started with a south wind blowing 10- 15. The last fleet. E, crossed the start line as Division A had rounded the windward mark and popped up spinnakers, then stalled in the dying wind. Red Cloud (single race entry) Tactician, Kevin Clark, looked out and noticed a wind line to the west. Dropping the chute they worked their way toward it catching the west breeze ahead of Azure and most of the rest of the fleet…the downwind leg had become upwind with a 180 degree wind shift and freshening breeze. Wysiwyg found the shifts and sailed in for another first place in div A in the once around, "windward" -"leeward turned to windward" course. Division C spinnaker, Renaissance on Tahoe and non spinnaker, Lioness, won by braving the cold and coming out racing as only one boat in each group made it to the start. Olsen 25, Shark in Blue Grass grabbed first over Synchronicity in race nine. Zingaro pulled into first place ahead of Carlos in the Santana 22's tightly contested fleet of 6.
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About the Jack Frost Series
The Jack Frost Midwinters give folks the opportunity to race a leisurely set of races during the winter months. The races are held in the central bay, usually between Treasure Island and Alcatraz Island. There will be starts for PHRF divisions and for one design classes with at least five boats registered. Two races a day are scheduled and marks are set to provide good courses for race day conditions.
Midwinter racing is generally very mild, although an occasional front can sneak in and make the racing a bit more intense. The series is popular with our members and non-members, giving them a chance to get out on the water during the winter, and keep their boat in sailing form and sailing skills intact.
After racing, join us for complimentary clam chowder while you watch video of the day's sailing back at the club. We award a prize each day to the race winner in each division or class.
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NC House OKs tougher DWI laws
The N.C. House voted Monday night to toughen two state laws targeting repeat drunken drivers.
Both bills were sponsored by Democratic Rep. Darren Jackson of Wake County, and they garnered support from both parties. Jackson pointed to 2013 statistics that showed about one-third of traffic fatalities in North Carolina involved drunken drivers.
The first measure, House Bill 32, would lower the threshold for a habitual drunken driving charge. The current law applies to drivers charged four or more times within 10 years. If Jackson's bill becomes law, a driver would be charged with habitual DWI on the third offense within 10 years.
Habitual drunken driving is a felony that carries a minimum of one year in jail, and the sentence can't be suspended. Convicted drivers must also complete a substance abuse program while in jail or as a condition of parole.
Jackson, an attorney, said he recently represented a victim in a deadly drunken driving crash. "The defendant had five prior DWIs on his record," Jackson said of the case. "He never hit that four times in 10 years, so they were never a felony and he was never taken off" the road.
Jackson said most other states set the bar for a felony at three drunken driving offenses. "It would be like baseball – third strike and you're out," he said.
The bill passed in a 112-2 vote and heads to the Senate.
Jackson's other proposal, House Bill 31, addresses restrictions on convicted drunken drivers with license restrictions – typically first offenders. The bill would ban those drivers from getting behind the wheel with any alcohol in their system.
They're currently allowed to drive with a blood-alcohol level of up to 0.04 percent – half the standard legal limit of 0.08. The bill passed in a 110-4 vote and will go to the Senate.
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Gas tax debate to continue: In a 37-5 vote, the Senate voted down the House version of a bill to change how the state's gas tax is calculated. The two chambers disagree on whether the new rate should be 36 cents or 35 cents per gallon, so the differences will be hashed out in a conference committee.
'Look-see' needed: The Senate took its first look at the House economic development bill, which increases jobs incentives available to Gov. Pat McCrory's administration. The initial response? "That definitely needs to go to the Rules Committee for a little look-see – or a lot of look-see," said Sen. Tom Apodaca, the rules chairman and a Hendersonville Republican.
Judicial catch-up: The House approved a bill that addresses a backlog in the state's crime lab. House Bill 59 would allow lab analysts to send a written report instead of testifying in person unless the defendant asks them to appear. "This bill continues the wrestling match we've had for years with the backlogs of forensic tests in our labs," said Rep. John Faircloth, a High Point Republican and the bill's sponsor. "We're not gaining a lot of ground. We have people who have cases that are three or four years old, waiting for evidence to be presented." Faircloth's bill passed 110-4 and heads to the Senate.
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A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a claim filed by a former Burbank police detective alleging that his 1st Amendment rights were violated when he spoke out about police misconduct.
But while the three-judge panel for the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment in Angelo Dahlia's case, they expressed uncertainties about the law that it was based on.
The lower district court decision was based on a ruling from the 9th Circuit, Huppert v. City of Pittsburg , in which an officer participated in a police corruption investigation and then notified the FBI. The case "determines the scope of a police officer's professional duties as a matter of California law in the 1st Amendment retaliation context," according to the ruling.
Writing for the panel, Judge Kim McLane Wardlaw said the appellate court had "significant reservations about the holding in Huppert, which chills the speech of potential whistle-blowers in a culture that is already protective of its own."
Huppert's reasoning "that professional duties can be determined as a matter of law is wrong, and the result that reports of police misconduct are not protected by the 1st Amendment is dangerous."
Still, Wardlaw wrote they, like the district court, felt compelled to follow the Huppert decision, but did not elaborate why.
Dahlia's attorney, Russell Perry, declined to comment on the decision.
In the Dahlia case, the district court ruled under the Huppert decision that he was not protected by the 1st Amendment when he came forward with the use-of-force allegations because he had an official duty to report the illegal conduct.
Burbank City Atty. Amy Albano described the appellate court's decision to uphold the ruling as "a win for the city."
In May 2009, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department interviewed Dahlia during a police misconduct investigation into a 2007 robbery at Porto's Bakery in Burbank.
During that interview, Dahlia, who was the on-call detective, alleged he disclosed police misconduct and improper use of force that he witnessed during the robbery investigation.
Wardlaw wrote that under the Huppert decision, "Dahlia's disclosure to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department was made in the course of his official duties, and thus falls outside the protection offered by the 1st Amendment."
Dahlia said he witnessed a lieutenant place the barrel of his gun under a suspect's eye and threaten him.
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He later filed a civil rights lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging that he was retaliated against for speaking out about the misconduct, and that officers harassed and intimidated him, at one point brandishing a gun.
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The majority of businesses have a general understanding of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and it's benefits and importance. It has the aim of raising your website higher to the top of the search engine results page, in order for customers to find your business more easily. However, the further you delve into SEO, the less clear the concept of 'best practice' becomes. There is currently not a large amount of knowledge and research into domain SEO keyword practices.
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It was discussed in the study that certain industries were more likely to use key words than others, such as debt, and business, whereas others like government and email software were less likely to use them.
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To see a breakdown of each industry you can read the full research onHigherVisibility.
Using the top 10 highest performing keywords under each industry, from the study, saves you the time of researching and analysing which keywords are the most effective. You can simply work within their list to see which word/words can be best incorporated with your domain name and contents. Here is the top ten for business as an example.
Carefully choosing your domain name in the initial start-up stage of your business will pay off long term, as it's likely to enhance your search rankings and boost your web traffic.
Overall, the study gives evidence that including keywords in your domain has at least some positive effects on SEO across all industries.
If you choose to incorporate keywords into your domain name, keeping SEO best practice in mind is important.
It's not the quantity of keyword but the quality that has the most impact when working to increase your rank. The keywords chosen must also describe your site contents accurately.
Hubspot https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/seo-site-keyword-optimize-ht#sm.000bxfnzs9mzdcc11jv1nf01w85ahadvises businesses to use the formula 'yourbusiness.com/topic-topic' to avoid penalties from Google or the other search engines for keyword stuffing. There is guidelines and limits to how many keywords you can use in a domain and how to use them.
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EDL Weekender: Introducing BBQ & Cravings 3.0
NOSA: Been a busy week here on Eat.Drink.Lagos. We checked out the new RSVP menu, got a couple friends to drink beer, and made a big announcement. And that's not all either. If you're a Lunch Club member, expect a little announcement in your email this weekend. Exciting times!
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FOLLY: Ugh Nosa really things he's a lounge DJ. Naturally, his dream venue is RSVP Poolside.
EAT: BBQ & Cravings 3.0
NOSA: Looks like menu revamps are now a thing in Lagos and I'm so here for it. This time, it's BBQ & Cravings.
DRINK: Red Splash @ Backyard
NOSA: If you like your red wine and your cocktails, you'll love this. Got this the other night and it was absolutely brilliant.
FOLLY: My money is still on the Sue's Elixir - tell them Folly sent you abeg.
LAGOS: Game of Thrones S7 - Viewing Party
EMEKA: There will be a discussion after the show, so come ready with your fun facts & questions. If you watched episode 3, you know this is going to be a sweet discussion.
BONUS: Palmwine Sessions with Show Dem Camp
NOSA: Palmwine Music is such a great great EP. Unbelievably good. Lost in the noise that was the Wizkid project, this might have been easy to miss. If you haven't had a listen to this SDC joint, Sunday is your chance.


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We were out amongst the Christmas shoppers in Manchester last weekend, handing out flyers on behalf of The London 2012 Organising Committee. We were targeting football fans, and those who looked like they could be football fans – the leaflets we were handing out were promoting the Olympic football matches happening next year, giving people information on where and how to buy tickets for the matches. Manchester was chosen as a flyering spot due to the fact some of the matches will be held at Old Trafford – a prime location well known to football fans and football newbies alike!
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As we all know, there are many ways that the modern consumer can purchase something. Before the actual purchase is made, there are multiple stages that the buyer goes through called the Buyer's Journey. Whether you're already familiar or are just starting out, this guide will help your company gain perspective on consumers and make the most out of the Buyer's Journey.
Forming Your Buyer's Journey
You might be feeling a little lost in where to begin, but don't fret! Here is the breakdown on how to cater to your consumer's individual Buyer's Journey. First, start with your Buyer Personas. Does your typical customer shop online, in-store, or both? Knowing exactly who you are marketing to can be extremely helpful in ensuring that your customers are getting all of the right information at the right time. Empathizing with your consumer can help your company guide your buyer during their awareness, consideration, and decision stages.
The first stage of the Buyer's Journey is the awareness stage. Initially, your consumer will have a question. They will determine the priority and symptoms of the issue, but not necessarily know where to turn to for information about their problem. During this awareness stage, a helpful way to gain the consumers trust is to establish your company as a resource. Ways to accomplish this are through blogs, one-sheets, and content that can educate your audience. That way, when your consumer has more questions, you'll be there with the answers and resources that they are seeking.
During the consideration stage, your buyer will have solidified the problem that they are faced with. This is when they will begin to weigh their options on how to solve the problem. This is where your company can come in to save the day! During this stage, your company now has the opportunity to highlight different products and solutions that can assist in solving the buyer's problem. Live webinars and demos are a very useful way for your company to cater to your audience's specific needs and questions. Chances are, you'll begin to provide solutions to their problems and help them to the decision stage of the Buyer's Journey.
The final stage of the Buyer's Journey is the decision stage. At this point, your consumer is presented with multiple vendors and products that offer a solution to their problem. They will weigh the pros and cons of different solutions, ultimately having to make a decision of which one caters to their needs most. During this stage, your company will have the chance to convince the buyer that your company's solutions are best. Testimonials and case studies are an effective way to show your consumer that your company will be successful in solving their problem. Other useful resources to include at this stage are interviews, reviews, and video content that will reaffirm that your company is the best option.
Keeping the Buyer's Journey in mind while marketing is extremely useful and will result in a more effective way to communicate with your customers. This will help fuel your inbound strategy better and ideally, help your company grow! Above all, it will create positive relationships with your customers that will encourage them to come back to your company again and again.
Let us know some of your experiences with the Buyer's Journey in the comments.


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Wendy and Paul's Wedding at one-thirtyone in Hong Kong/
Last October, Wendy and Paul had a beautiful outdoor Hong Kong wedding at one-thirtyone, near Sai Kung in the New Territories. I was particularly excited to shoot their wedding day since it would be outside, which is not as common as you might think in Hong Kong.
Wendy and Paul welcomed an intimate group of family and friends to their wedding, many whom traveled from the UK to be with them (and for those that couldn't, there were live updates from their wedding party - what a great idea!). The morning prep started in Tsim Sha Tsui, and the ceremony and reception took place on the lawn of one-thirtyone in Ma On Shan. Here are some photos from their big day.
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Working in collaboration with Architect Amy A. Alper, the interiors of this modern farmhouse were designed as a continuation of the overall design concept. The materials, used in various patterns and shapes, create a consistency throughout the house. The use of oil rubbed bronze light fixtures and the rusted surface of the fireplace tile are a nod to the rustic nature of the environment, juxtaposing modern elements throughout the house.


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Our team at CHOi Design found the topic of conversation at the last IxDA Chicago meetup to be very interesting and we wanted to share it with our followers! The topic, A Designer's Guide to Thinking like a Fighter Pilot, was researched and presented by Daniel Orbach, a designer at Mckinsey & Company.
Just as Daniel began in his presentation, I will mention now that I am not a fighter pilot nor do I know how to fly any type of plane. The talk was the result of Daniel's interest in fighter pilots and his observations of the parallels between a fighter pilot's and a designer's processes.
So why should a designer be interested in the thought process of a fighter pilot? Well, we have many common themes to our work, including frequently working with incomplete information and using structured thinking to solve problems. The key difference between our professions, as it pertains to this topic, is the fact that fighter pilots have to think about problem solving in seconds… SECONDS!
The evolution of fighter pilot strategy is owed to the genius of John Boyd (Top Gun, anyone?). A United States Air Force Colonel and military strategist, John Boyd is known as the "Fighter Pilot who changed the Art of War". In the 1950's, Boyd developed the O.O.D.A. loop, a model for explaining how we go through the process of reacting to stimulus, or our human reaction time. Becoming skilled at using the OODA loop allows for efficient internal analysis and synthesis, which was instrumental for Boyd to gain the advantage against his opponents. Daniel highlighted the likeness of the OODA loop to the design process; besides the time of the cycles, they are strikingly similar.
The likeness between the 2 processes above shows that there is always time for structured thinking. Our team is always working to bring thoughtful, innovative attention to each phase of the design process, while also providing our clients with the best experience. Thinking about the OODA loop has inspired us to seek more opportunities for strategic thinking and to incorporate rapid iterative loops earlier in our design process.
If you want to learn more about the product design process, give us a call! We would love to talk with you!
Lindsay Schultz
Researcher at CHOi Design Inc.


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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Loving on the Edge series and Off the Clock, a story of sex, love, rock & roll, and a reporter who's about to learn a new meaning for staying on top of her assignment...
Restaurant critic Aubrey Bordelon is never at a loss for words to describe her meals in the fancy restaurants of New Orleans. But after her magazine's high-profile music reporter falls ill, she finds herself out of her element and in a sea of screaming fans awaiting Wanderlust's lead singer, Lex Logan. The sound of his voice gives her goosebumps, and the stage presence of the hard-bodied rock star takes her breath away. So when he pulls her onstage for a sexy stunt, she knows she's in real trouble.
Lex doesn't want to pretend that the sparks on stage between him and Aubrey never happened, but it certainly makes the fact that she's writing a story on his band all the more dangerous. The last thing he needs is some nosy reporter revealing their problems to the world. But the sexy Southern belle doesn't give up easily, and soon, he's wondering if the best way to chase her off the story is to coax her into his bed…
How was it?
A sexy escape into the world of rock music and hot guys.
Everyone says that your first attempts at writing a novel end up gathering dust in a drawer (or in the bottom file of your virtual dropbox).
Wanderlust isn't Roni's first attempt but it was written before.
Before her fabulous erotic romance series, Loving on the Edge.
Before Off the Clock, the first book in her new Pleasure Principle series.
Or even her RITA award winning novella, Nice Girls Don't Ride.
Before she was RONI LOREN.
And, it shoots the above theory all to hell.
What always impresses me about Roni's books is her ability to maintain her distinctive voice and style while creating fresh and unique characters. Roni fans find comfort in her voice but know that each character is like a new friend, inviting the reader into their world.
Even though this was written before everything else, the snark, wit and nods to popular culture that Roni is known for are all still there. Even allusions to other well-known characters, (Hello, Pike from Call on Me) are included.
As well as so many intriguing layers of conflict and deeply complicated hero and heroine that keep the pages turning.
I finished this book in one sitting. It is fast-paced, funny and the love scenes are definitely inspiring. I'd happily recommend it as an introduction to Roni's work or an addition to an already happy fan's collection.


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Club SA Casino Review
Club SA Casino is focused mostly on gamblers from South Africa, but the list of restricted countries is pretty short: the UK, the Netherlands, and few others. But even if your country is not on this list, you'd better not try this casino. It has just up to 200 games in the library, from RTG providers only, and there are no live games at all. It also has a bad reputation among other mediation portals and a sticky 100% welcome bonus, up to R8888 or R2222 (depending on the categories of games you will choose). The support is the only thing to be delighted with. So, you know, it's not a club for everybody.
- A short list of restricted countries;
- 24/7 Support;
- Many options to contact support;
- Bitcoin-friendly.
- Sticky bonus;
- No live games;
- Phone Support is available only for South Africans;
- Small game library with up to 200 games.
Club SA Casino was launched in 2005 and you can see it right away by the outdated design. It is regulated and licensed by the government of Curacao.
Frankly speaking, the website sucks. It looks boring and the navigation is far from being perfect. Moreover, it's strange for a casino that has been operating for such a long time, to offer only one language option. So if you don't speak English, you are not welcome here.
Well, at least there are no problems with security. To keep your data safe, the casino uses SSL encryption. They still, however, have problems with reputation: many other watchdog portals list them as "not recommended" or even "blacklisted". If they don't deal with these issues, they may very well be on their way to closure, much like JackpotCasino.
Customer Support: If you need help, you can reach the support team 24/7 via live chat, email, or phone. You can even send them a fax! Sounds cool, but phone support is available only for the residents of South Africa. Oh, and the fax is also for South Africans only. If not for the limited fax availability, we would have rated them much higher, seriously. (Not really).
Phone support is available only for the residents of South Africa. Oh, and fax is also for South Africans only.
Banking: The withdrawal options aren't so numerous, but you still have something to choose from - Bank Transfer, Neteller, Skrill, and Bitcoin. Surprise! No credit cards here! However, the withdrawals from e-Wallets are instant. You can withdraw up to R35100 at once; it is a bit less than $3000.
Software and Game Variety
You can either try Club SA Casino in an instant play mode or download the software. The second option is better, as you will get access to all the games. The casino cooperates only with RTG provider and offers up to 200 games from different categories:
- Slots: Cash Bandits, Texan Tycoon, Asgard;
- Table games: Baccarat, Pontoon, Blackjack;
- Video poker: Sevens Wild, Aces and Eights, Deuces Wild;
- Specialty games: Keno, Craps, Treasure Tree.
There's no way they can compete with immense multi-software game libraries of casinos like Next Casino. Not even close.
Mobile and Live Gaming
You can play Club SA Casino on your smartphone or tablet. But, actually, on a small screen, it looks even worse than on a big one.
No live games here, so you'd better play a bit outdoors during the breaks from gambling.
Here is one more bad piece of news - there are no live games here. Which is not surprising, since the overall selection is rather poor.
Bonuses and Promotions
Since Club SA Casino was created mostly for players from South Africa, your deposit will be converted into rands. You can still deposit in euros, don't worry. So, the welcome bonus is 100% up to either R8888 or R2222, depending on the kind of games you prefer to play:
- For playing Slots, Keno and Scratch Cards, you should enter the code - BIGSLOTS;
- For playing Video Poker, Blackjack and Poker, you should enter the code - New100.
The bonus for Slots is bigger than the second one, but it doesn't matter, as long as both bonuses are sticky. Moreover, you have to wager the first bonus 30xB and the second one - 30xB+D. The minimum deposit is €35.
You can also try some other promotional offer and a Loyalty Program of this casino, but you'd better not.


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It seems like everyone is always on their phone when you drive down the road in Kerrville. Drivers always seem to be distracted while driving, whether it be talking on their phone, texting someone, checking their emails, or even checking their Facebook pages. You might even be reading this article while driving, although we hope not! Have you ever wondered what the actual laws in Kerrville are regarding using your cell phone while driving? A Kerrville Breaking News reporter decided to learn the facts about it.
In Texas, there are laws in place prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving. In 2017, TxDot passed state laws pertaining to this subject.
Drivers with learner's permits are prohibited from using their cell phones for the first 6 months and drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using their cell phones while driving. School bus drivers with kids present are prohibited from using cell phones, and as always, school zones are a no cell phone territory.
Since 2009, more than 90 Texas cities have adopted 1 or more ordinances against using cell phones while driving and more than 40 cities have completely banned the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, San Antonio being one of them.
In Kerrville, however, there are currently no ordinances regarding cell phone usage while driving. Soon this could all change. Kerrville City Council is working to pass their own ordinances involving using your cell phone while operating your vehicle.
This ordinance will prohibit the use of cell phones in the city, even at stop lights. Citizens will be able to use their cell phones if they are reporting a crime or accident to law enforcement or if they are communicating with an emergency response operator or medical professional regarding a medical emergency. They can also use their phones to navigate with a GPS system. Drivers will be able to use hands free devices.
Once the ordinance is passed, which will probably take place in the near future, it will take approximately three months to implement and install the necessary warning signs in the area. While fines will be issued at the judges discretion, breaking the law would not amount to a moving violation, therefore it won't impact vehicle insurances.
1 in 5 vehicle accidents in Texas are the result of phone usage while driving. Drivers should always wait to answer and make calls and receive and send text messages until their vehicle is safely stopped.
If you don't agree with the proposed ordinances from Kerrville City Council, it is advised to attend an upcoming city council meeting to allow council members to hear your thoughts and concerns.
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The best way to prevent major malfunctions in our household appliances is to make sure you are on top of the maintenance process. Only 10 minutes from time to time and small investments can save you a lot of money paid to professional handyman. You do not need prior experience to apply these 8 simple appliance maintenance tips but your appliance will run like new for a longer period of time.
Metal filters can be washed by hand or in the dishwater. The paper or charcoal filters cannot be washed so you should replace them instead.
Refrigerator coils can be clogged with dirt and dust. The dirt and dust can restrict the air flow and that will cause the refrigerator to work harder to maintain the temperature. A vacuum cleaner used twice per year will keep the refrigerator coils clean and the refrigerator working with no problems.
Since we talked about refrigerator maintenance, we also have to mention that you should change the water filters at least twice per year. If you do not change the filters periodically, you might expose yourself and your family to harmful water.
Clean filters always mean extended lifespan of your household appliances so, as in the case of other filters, you should clean or replace the air conditioner filters every two weeks or monthly especially during summer when you use the AC more often. If you have reusable filters, use a vacuum to clean them. Disposable filters should simply be replaced.
If you own pets, you really need to clean the dryer exhaust periodically since your dryer can become a fire hazard. Various clothes fibers can also get caught in the exhaust and if the exhaust is not cleaned, the appliance efficiency will be reduce. For removing lint and hair from the exhaust you can use your hands or a small vacuum.
Leaks in the hose are the main cause for washing machine floods. Replacing hoses every five years and checking them periodically to see if any deformities appeared will make you avoid washing machine floods.
Cleaning drip bowls if you spill something on the stove is something that you should always do to avoid liquid spreading into the bowls. In that liquid reach the bowls, you should consider replacing them. Even if you did not spill anything on the stove, the drip bowls should be cleaned from time to time with cleaning solution and warm water.
The oven can lose heat without a proper seal so the best way to ensure your food will always be cooked evenly and on time is to check the seal's condition and to replace the seal if it's not in perfect condition. Any broken, deformed or torn area in the rubber or fiber glass will make your oven to lose heat so pay attention to see if some of these changes occurred.
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LUSITANO HORSE Show, 28-30 November at the Equestrian Society of Centaurus in Tatura, BRAZIL: Model and Movements. Please check time and dates with show.
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Q: Why fertilize a tree?
A: If you fertilize your lawn, you may not have fertilized your trees. Tree care companies have specialized equipment that can deliver fertilizer right where the trees need it - the tree's root zone, just below your lawn's root zone.
In forests, trees shade out grass and other plants so the tree's roots don't have to compete with the roots of other plants. Trees are free to absorb all the nutrients they need. Your lawn is a harsher environment for trees. In your lawn, trees must compete with grass roots for the valuable nutrients. When you drop fertilizer on top of your lawn, the grass receives most of the benefits.
A different type of method of fertilization is used to fertilize trees than what is used to fertilize lawns, since trees don't grow the same as grass. For trees, slow release fertilizer is applied directly to the tree roots, just below the grass roots. This can be done with a special liquid fertilizer injected into the soil, (sometimes called "deep-root fertilization") or dry fertilizers poured into holes drilled into the root zone of the tree.
Q: What are the benefits of tree and shrub fertilization?
A: Fertilization helps make your trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals stronger, so that they can ward of insects and diseases naturally. Fertilization and nutrients can fix a lot of problems that lawn fertilization, chemical damage, improper pruning or trimming, drought, weather, wind stress, environment, and over-watering can bring about.
Q: Should you fertilize your trees this spring?
A: Since springtime is an active growth period for trees and other plant materials, it is important that they have everything they need to survive and thrive. In fact, fertilizing in the spring will help address any deficiencies that exist in the soil for the tree as it comes out of winter dormancy. Spring fertilization also helps prepare the trees for the stresses they will invariably face in the summer.
Also, healthier trees are better able to fight off - and recover from - damage from things like stress and pests. Call us for a free consultation.