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Monday, March 31, 2008
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
Looking Forward to the Future0 comments Posted by oh' boy at 9:52 AM
Okay, some of you have asked why we are adopting, what was our turning point? Well, Ken and I have been on the Infertility Train for over 6 years now. We have done just about everything we could do to have our own but unfortunately we can't. The last straw was back in November when we had told ourselves we would only try one more time and then go to a surrogate. Well,
we got pregnant and we knew there were probably more than 1 because my levels came back so high. We kept on our daily regimen of nightly shots…given by darling hubby… and daily steroids, baby aspirin, big prenatal vitamins, and some other antibody blocker. You see, after 6 miscarriages we found out a little bit every time about what was wrong... #1 I am RH negative and Ken is RH positive so we have an RH factor where my body fights the pregnancy, #2 I don't produce enough progesterone to sustain the pregnancy so I got nightly shots of progesterone, #3 and #4 I have some antibody thing a ma jig so daily baby aspirin and steroids were needed, #5 we weren't sure what happened there... I was pregnant for 12 weeks and one day we went in to see how many we were pregnant with… there was nothing…. # 6 I was 2 months along and miscarried the day I found out my brother and his girlfriend were pregnant. So that leads us up to the last straw… Ok... so we knew we were pregnant and we knew there was probably more than one. We had told no one in the family because of fear and each time we miscarried we just told less and less people about it because it is just more people you have to inform later that it didn't work again. I started spotting right away but I was having daily blood work and sonograms and they kept telling me this is the best you have ever looked and to just take it easy. Everything looked good and I slowed down. In the middle of the night I woke up with severe cramps and heavy, heavy bleeding. It was about 2:30 in the morning and I called my Dr. He told us to go to the ER. By 7 I was in surgery for an emergency ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy). After several weeks of follow up and tons and tons of blood work and other tests the Dr. told us we were pregnant with 3 all from the same ovary. What he thinks happened was all 3 were traveling like they should down my fallopian tube and the middle one ruptured and blocked the 3rd one from passing through. The 3rd one was growing and that is why I had such horrible pain and bleeding . The 1st one was attached to my right ovary and was growing there. It was causing my hormone levels to fluctuate up and down. I was put on heavy heavy antibiotics and steroids and had to take a shot to get it to stop growing because at the minimum it could make me lose my ovary but at the worse I could lose everything. I was on meds and got blood tests done every other day until Mid January and finally I was cleared. We had had enough.
I also found out at my dermatologist appointment… I had to go every 3 months since my skin cancers were removed… that she thinks all of the hormones and meds I was on actually stimulated my pigments or moles to malform into cancer. GREAT!!! The reason she suspected this is because I had been off my hormones for months and all of the moles she had marked on her chart as suspicious were no longer suspicious. Well this made Ken and I reconsider surrogacy because I would have to get back on hormones and much heavier doses. SO THAT LEADS US TO ADOPTION!!!
We thought long and hard and I cried many tears trying to wrap my brain and heart around the fact that I was not going to experience pregnancy like everyone else I know. I was not going to be able to give Ken a child of our flesh and blood. I was going through this "mourning" as my brother and his girlfriend were going through their unplanned pregnancy… and let me tell you it was and still is hard for me. My relationship with my family is strained because I am dealing with my losses and they are dealing with "New Baby" . No one can relate to how I am feeling because they haven't gone through it themselves. Don't get me wrong I do get support but it is very hard to get through a day without seeing or hearing about pregnancy. IT was everywhere for me and when you are going through this you don't want to see pregnant teenagers or watch the news and hear about moms killing their babies. Everywhere I turned I was flooded with the reality that it wasn't going to happen for us. BUT Ken and I want kids and a family of our own so our final option is adoption.
We have decided to go with an agency in Houston called Alternatives in Motion or AIM. WE went there Thursday… we left here at 5 in the morning and we got stuck in Houston traffic for 2 hours BUT the minute we walked into that place WE KNEW!!! We knew we weren't the only ones going through this and we knew this was the place we were meant to be. Two wonderful ladies ( Ann and Jan) run the agency and they were the ones that gave us and 9 other couples the orientation. The orientation consisted of them explaining their history and the agency's history. Everyone that works for AIM is either adopted, an adoptee, or a birth mom… which we thought was very comforting. We were there from 9:30 to about 12:45 and got a lot of information that put our fears and reservations aside. We don't know what it is, but AIM is where we are suppose to be. At the orientation were 2 couples that were returning to adopt again… that says a lot… we think. Jan is going to be our social worker and we made our follow up meeting for May 9th. Again we have to drive to Houston but she scheduled us at 1:00 so we can leave around 8. We also have another meeting May 15th with the same couples from our 1st orientation. This meeting is going to be a more detailed, question driven meeting but it will be all day, starting at 9:30. Some statistics they gave to us regarding them as an agency were also comforting… they have been around for over 30 years and have adopted out more than 1400 children. Last year, more than 50 kids were adopted. They also informed us that the average birth mom's age is around 26, which we thought was high. They said that usually when teenagers or young 20 year olds get pregnant their parents convince them to keep it because they will help raise it. That makes sense. These 26 year olds usually were pregnant teenagers and have 1-3 kids at home and then decide they can't support and raise another baby… so they give them up for adoption. The agency's youngest birth mom was 13 and the oldest was 44. The 44 year old birth mom (BM) was actually the BM of one of the returning couples at our orientation… they thought it was funny that their BM was the oldest.
The BIG question you probably have is when do you get a baby? Well... that all depends... we have another lengthy application to fill out. We also have to get fingerprinted, floorplans of our house, copies of DL and SS cards, proof of insurance on house and baby, and a few other things I can't remember right now. Then we have these 2 follow up meetings to go to and then Jan has to do a home study where she comes to our house … all day … and looks around and talks to us about being parents and makes sure we have room for the baby. If you saw our house now you would say NO because we are in the process of DEEP cleaning… for the home study… and that means I make a huge mess and then it gets A LOT better. After the home study, which we don't know when that would be, we submit a Birth Mother Book ( I'm already in the process of making it). A BM Book is a book you make with lots and lots of pictures of us, family, friends, travels, hobbies, anything and everything. You even put in a letter to the BM. This book is given to BMs to look through to help them pick the perfect family for their unborn baby. So if a BM that is 3 months pregnant picks us, we will wait for 5-6 months AFTER she picks us. BUT if a BM delivers in the hospital and then decides I don't want a baby we could have 48 hours to wait. The couple with the 44 year old BM was called one night and had their baby home 3 nights later. When you go through an agency the baby becomes yours 48 hours after birth. IT is yours legally... BM and BF can't come back and say anything unless you are unfit (abusing the child or something extreme like that). After 6 months you have a court date and the birth certificate is changed into our names and the original is sealed.
BUT I think we will go into the PILE (submit our BM Book) probably in June so that is when we will start waiting. Usually you start the wait 3 months after you 1st orientation. BUT I will keep ya'll informed. At the agency they said the couple waiting the longest is from their February of 07 orientation but they didn't get their BM Book into the agency until July…. 6 months later. All the other 6 couples in their Feb 07 orientation already have their babies as do all 7 couples in the following orientation. So it is very important to get your BM book in ASAP and I am working on that!!!!
Well I think I have said A LOT~ hopefully I have answered a lot of questions and I know writing about it helps me deal. Ken and I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and are excited about this journey. I will update you soon.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
We're BAAAAAAAAACK1 comments Posted by oh' boy at 4:28 PM
Ok so it has been a while since we or should I say I have added details to our blog. Well we are back and we are adopting. After lots and lots of hopes and heartaches, ups and downs, Ken and I have decided to go ahead and adopt. Ken has been in this place (adopting) for awhile but I was in the " one more time" phase. Well after our surrogate pulled out we are on the pathway to adopt and I finally feel happy. I haven't been happy...truly happy in a long time and this is finally a light at the end of the tunnel.
We started our adoption journey just a month ago. It started with an attempt to privately adopt with an attorney but that didn't work out like we would have liked. I always think things happen for a reason and this was obviously not for us. Well I started looking into several agencies... we are adopting domestically (USA) not overseas... and I found one through a friend of my mom's. It is called Alternatives in Motion and it is located in Houston. We turned in our application last Monday and began our wait. We were expecting to wait for several weeks to several months for the next step... orientation. Well Saturday we got our invitation to attend orientation MARCH 27th OH MY!!! That is in just a little over a week. We are very excited to already be invited and will be driving to Houston next week.
At orientation we find out a little more about the whole process, sign up for our social worker visits, and complete more paperwork. After all the paperwork and social worker home visits and payments for various things...we will go into "the pile." The pile is my phrase for the stack of prospective adoptive families that birth moms get to go through in search for their "perfect family." I really have no idea how long it will take until we are in the pile but we plan on keeping everyone updated.
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Antigua: England seek to draw level in a Test series that they were favoured to win when they face West Indies in the second Test, starting Friday at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground here.
England were upset in the opening Test at Kingston, where they were bowled out for 51 in their second innings and crashed to an innings and 23-run defeat inside four days to hand West Indies a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series.
The visitors face a crucial challenge in the match. Another defeat for England would give West Indies an unassailable lead in the series and end their nine-year spell of Test series defeats against them.
But there are reasons for England to be hopeful about a reversal from their sensational demolition last Saturday at Sabina Park.
Barring back-to-back wins over Bangladesh, West Indies have not won consecutive matches in the last 10 years.
England should also recall that West Indies also outplayed South Africa in Port Elizabeth two Decembers ago, and they still lost a four-Test series 2-1.
The visitors also remember that the last time they crumbled in a Test in the Caribbean, when Michael Atherton's side were bowled out for 46 at Port of Spain, their predecessors rebounded with a 208-run victory in Barbados which was highlighted by hundreds in each innings from Alec Stewart.
"If there were massive divisions in the side, I would be worried, but I do not think they are," England captain Andrew Strauss said.
"I think there were some quality performances in the first Test, so it's not all doom and gloom, but given what happened, we need to get over it.
"We will need to re-formulate some of the plans in terms of how we play the West Indies' bowling, and also some of our plans for their batsmen as well.
"So there is plenty of work for us to do, but we have got to remain calm and hopeful. We need to make whatever adjustments are necessary individually to become better, sooner rather than later."
West Indies captain Chris Gayle admitted that a single Test victory - as dramatic as the opening Test was - will not be enough to satisfy his side, let alone their fans, that they have turned the proverbial corner.
"We're not going to be lackadaisical for sure," he said. "But we will not put any additional pressure on ourselves because the expectations are going to be high. People are going to be looking for us to go out there and do even better.
"But we just need to play some good, simple, basic cricket like what we did in Jamaica. People said we batted too slow in the opening Test, but patient innings really, really count, since time is very important, especially in a Test match.
"So it's going to be really important for us to stick to the basics. We have to take it one step at a time and see how we cope with it.
"The first session will be key as well because we know that England will be coming hard at us."
Though the team management have called for cool heads to prevail, England are more than likely to make changes to their line-up.
Two soft dismissals and the rising tide of criticism should see Ian Bell lost his place to Owais Shah.
Monty Panesar's hardly fruitful toil on a pitch where Sulieman Benn snared eight wickets places him under the microscope with Graeme Swann waiting.
Steve Harmison and Ryan Sidebottom looked way below their best and James Anderson presents a viable alternative.
Though there could be few complaints about their batting in the opening Test, West Indies chose to fortify their batting reserves.
They have brought left-handed all-rounder Ryan Hinds and utility player Lendl Simmons into their 14-member squad.
But the selectors face a difficult choice about how to accommodate either or both of them, since only one sure place has opened up in the batting, following the omission of Xavier Marshall.
West Indies (from): Chris Gayle (captain), Lionel Baker, Sulieman Benn, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Fidel Edwards, Ryan Hinds, Brendan Nash, Daren Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Lendl Simmons, Devon Smith, Jerome Taylor.
England (from): Andrew Strauss (captain), Alastair Cook (vice captain), Tim Ambrose, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Adil Rashid, Owais Shah, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann.
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Six weeks old
It feels like she just got here and yet has been in our lives for much, much longer than six weeks.
You all have been so patient for Willa's birth story, and I am so grateful. I needed time to process what happened and mourn my lost, for lack of a better term, "birth plan" as Willa taught us our first parenthood lesson that just because we want things to go one way doesn't mean it will happen that way.
(I really didn't want to use the term birth plan because I didn't really have one. Knowing myself like I do - and I should hope that I know myself pretty well by now - I knew that if I actually had a written plan and things didn't work out according to said plan, I would be incredibly upset. Instead, I had many conversations with my doctor over those months of pregnancy about what I wanted: vaginal birth, no episiotomy, an epidural at some point. I wanted to avoid a cesarean section unless medically necessary.)
The story begins on Tuesday, March 26. I was 39 weeks pregnant. When I left work that afternoon for my prenatal appointment, a coworker asked if it was time. I replied that it wasn't and that I was just headed to my doctor's office for the weekly checkup on baby. Oh how little did I know.
At the doctor's office, the nurses and I joked about the misery of the last weeks of pregnancy when you're just so damn uncomfortable as we went through the routine: weigh in (and pretend to not care about the number on the scale while telling yourself it's okay and you'll lose the baby weight), pee in a cup, chat about how I've been feeling over the past week (any contractions, bleeding, etc.), and take my blood pressure. The nurse mentioned that my blood pressure was high and took it again. It was still high.
I didn't think much of it as a couple weeks before my blood pressure was borderline high. So I waited patiently for my doctor. She had another patient who was in labor and pushing. Luckily, I didn't have many questions left so we moved straight to the checking of my cervix (1.5 cm dilated and very soft) and listening of Nugget's heartbeat (it was good). After chatting for a couple minutes, she checked the nurse's notes and noticed the high blood pressure, which did not please her. So she checked it again. Still high.
The doctor gave me a look that clearly said it was time. I had a hard time believing that this was it. While she checked reflexes and other potential signs of pre-eclampsia, she explained to me that if this had happened a few weeks ago, she would have ordered bed rest, but because I was 39 weeks, and Nugget was well developed, the risks of waiting a week outweighed the risks of inducing now. Even as she gave me directions to go directly to the labor and delivery floor next door and check in, I kept thinking this couldn't be it.
The plan was to use a cervical ripening agent overnight and induce in the morning. I walked out to my car in a daze to grab my hospital bag that I had packed and kept in my car over the last few weeks just in case and immediately made three phone calls. First to John to tell him to leave work and take Cooper to the boarding place before coming to the hospital. Next my mom, who I had to get out of a client meeting to tell her Nugget would be here within a day, and finally my sister.
Out of all the scenarios I imagined how I would arrive at the hospital to deliver Nugget, walking in by myself was not one of them. I was incredibly nervous, and it was obvious as I chattered with the nurse who was checking me in while changing into the hospital gown and climbing into bed. The nurse did a great job keeping my mind occupied as we talked about what would happen and other unrelated topics.
After the check in process was complete and the cervical ripening agent inserted, I settled in for the evening. John showed up shortly thereafter, followed by my family who brought us dinner as I was too distracted to order anything from the hospital's cafeteria before they closed for the night. Having a few hours to accept the news that I was going to be induced and having my family around me, I was feeling less nervous and more ready for what was to come.
Around 10 p.m. I got a sleeping pill from the nurse to help me sleep. Only I was so wired as I could not stop thinking about what was happening and was starting to feel small contractions thanks to the cervical ripening agent that I had to take another sleeping pill an hour or so later. Finally, I was able to get to sleep.
Since the plan was to start pitocin at 6 a.m., I took a shower at 5:30 so I could start the long day fresh. Afterwards, the nurse inserted the IV, and the pitocin fun began. Every half hour the dosage of pitocin was increased. At 9 a.m., my doctor came in to check on me before starting her appointments for the day. While there she checked my cervix (2 cm dilated) and broke my water.
After 45 minutes, the contractions were coming faster and stronger so that I was having to stop talking with my family who were in the room and breathe through each one. The next time I saw the nurse I requested the epidural. When it had been administered and sufficiently numbed the lower half of my body, the nurse checked my cervix again. The good news was that I was 4 cm dilated so labor was progressing. The bad news... Willa was butt down.
The nurse was fairly certain that what she felt was the baby's rear end and not her head. The doctor was called so she could check, and she too felt the soft tushy. The doctor did a sonogram just to be extra sure. When it was confirmed that Willa had flipped to breech position after spending several weeks head down, the doctor gave me that look again. The one that said you know what we have to do. And then she booked the operating room for 11:15 to perform the cesarean section that would bring Willa into this world.
I can't remember exactly what I said, but I know I was in disbelief again. When my mom and sister came back into the room, they already knew and that's when I started to cry. It was the delivery I didn't want, but it was the one I was going to have.
The next half hour passed in a blur as they prepped me. John put on the scrubs they gave him so he could be in the operating room with me. And then it was time.
I started to tremble uncontrollably. Luckily there was a fan in the operating room that blew warm air on me and after a few minutes while the prep was being finished, I stopped trembling. Once the doctor got started, it didn't take long before I felt the pushing on my stomach that meant Willa was about to be born. With the sheet draped in front of my face, I couldn't see her when it was announced she was here. She was brought to a table just over my left shoulder. John stood up to watch as she was checked by the nurses and cleaned up. All I could see of her while this was going on was the top of her head and the bottom of one of her feet (her legs were flipped up so that her feet were by her head as if she were doing the world's most flexible toe touch). I remember being frustrated that after all this time all I got to see of her was her head and foot.
After what seemed like days, the nurse brought her over and laid her on my chest so I could look at her while the doctor finished. I drank her in and could not stop myself from crying. After all that we had been through trying to get pregnant, she was finally here. It felt surreal. I could not stop staring at her even though I was exhausted, and it was taking tremendous effort just to keep my eyes open.
So when a nurse said John and Willa could go back to my labor and delivery room while the doctor closed me up, I didn't want them to go. At the same time, I was glad they went because it meant I could shut my eyes and rest for a bit.
It was not the delivery I wanted and hoped for. But the result is. And she's beautiful.
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Monday, December 18, 2017
Fuel Scarcity Meant To Prepare Nigerians For N185 Pump Price - Gov. Fayose
He accused the Federal Government of being "insensitive to the plight of Nigerians" by allowing the scarcity to continue for two weeks now.
The governor stated this in a press release signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, on Sunday.
He said, "Petrol is scarce across the country because the Federal Government deliberately reduced supply, since it is only the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation that is importing the product.
"Allowing fuel scarcity to persist for over two weeks when Nigerians are preparing to celebrate Christmas and New Year is the height of wickedness on the part of the All Progressives Congress Federal Government.
"Funnily enough, instead of directing its anger at President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the Minister of Petroleum, on December 7, 2017, the Federal Executive Council chose to give the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, seven days' ultimatum to end the fuel scarcity.
"Today is December 17, exactly 10 days after the misplaced ultimatum was given, the situation has even got worse.
"By the time the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria goes on strike as being threatened, the whole country will be shut down and one wonders what will become of Nigerians that desire to move around during the festive season."
Fayose, who said it was necessary for the Federal Government to tell Nigerians the truth about the situation of fuel supply in the country, noted that it was the restriction of supply of petrol to NNPC alone that has put Nigerians in hardship.
He said, "It is only the NNPC that is bringing products in; and the result is the scarcity being experienced now.
"The thinking is that by the time the scarcity persists for like one month, with Nigerians already buying at N200 per litre, the people will jump at it if petrol is increased from N145 to N185 per litre.
"This time, Nigerians will resist any attempt to further impoverish them by increasing the pump price of petrol."
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Rosalind's Test
When Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth were in their fourth year in China as missionaries, their little eighteen-month-old son became very ill with dysentery. After several days' fight for the child's life they realized that he was dying.
Rosalind wrote, "My whole soul rebelled. I actually seemed to hate God. I could see nothing but cruel injustice in it all, and the child seemed to be going fast."
She and her husband knelt beside the little boy's bed. Jonathan pleaded earnestly with Rosalind to yield her will and her son to God. It was a long and bitter struggle, but she eventually told her husband that she would give her child to the Lord. Then her husband prayed, committing this precious child to God.
While he was praying, Rosalind noticed that the rapid, hard breathing of their little boy had ceased. She thought he was gone, and went to get a light. But when he examined his face, she found that he had sunk into a deep, sound, natural sleep. He slept most of the night. The following day he was practically well.
It seemed to Rosalind that the Lord tested her to almost the last moment. Then when she yielded her dearest treasure to Him, He gave back the child.
Thank You, Lord, for giving us strength to give You our best.
"Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son" (Genesis 22:12).


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Spanning roughly 2,650 miles, the Pacific Crest Trail takes long distance hikers along the West Coast from Mexico to Canada. Thousands use the trail each year and its popularity has grown exponentially with the release of Cheryl Strayed's memoir, WILD. The trail is maintained solely by a group of volunteers, led by the Pacific Crest Trail Association.
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Rekindling a partnership that began in the 1970's, Danner and Woolrich have always been synonymous with premium outdoor goods. This new collaboration features Woolrich's Alaska twill, an exclusive navy and grey wool blend that is spun in their Pennsylvania woolen mills. Sharing a deep history of US manufacturing, the Old Growth collection represents the two brand's commitment to providing timeless, outdoor products, all made in the United States.
Oakland, CA – Fragrance-maker Juniper Ridge has built a cult following by bottling the sunshine, wind, and rain from the mountains and deserts of the West Coast. With the October 15 launch of their expanded line of Backpacker's Colognes at www.juniperridge.com, the company has broken new ground in its quest to bring fragrance back to its wild roots.
"Sure we'll take another sample." We are taking our sweet, sweet time at Big Sky Brewing.
Excited to be in Missoula for the world premiere of The Trembling Giant, we try all the beers on tap while leisurely asking about the history of the brewery. Little do we know how precious this time is that we are wasting...
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Yesterday, President Obama spoke on the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. He cited that over 40% of women are now the primary breadwinners for their family, yet only get payed 77 cents on the dollar compared to men.
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text: What size air conditioner do I need? Published on August 25, 2017 If you are in the market for a new air conditioner, it can be intimidating to examine all the different options available. One of the first things, and perhaps the most critical, is to determine what size air conditioner you need to meet your home's cooling demands. Efficiency is often top of mind, but it's just as important to make sure you get the right sized system that will also work effectively. You want to ensure you have an air conditioner that reaches your home comfort needs. You want to ensure you aren't paying for a system that is larger than you need. On the other side, you don't want to try and cut costs by buying a smaller system and forcing it to work harder. There are a few reasons you want to make sure to find the appropriately-sized air conditioner: Keeping the appropriate humidity – Air conditioners not only help to keep your indoor space cool, but it also works to reduce humidity. If your system is too large, probabilities are it will reach the desired temperature too quickly to aide in the humidity levels. Maintaining energy costs – While a system that is too small might keep up with cooling your indoor space, you are pushing it to work more regularly or possibly constantly. This isn't going to help your utility bills. You may have saved on early costs for the equipment, but it won't provide savings in coming months. Allowing accurate cycling – If you select a system that is too great for your home, it will rapidly cool down your house and shut off, not letting your air conditioner to run through the proper cycling. This also affects your energy bills, because your air conditioner will be turning on and off relentlessly. Let our professionals help you take the guesswork out of choosing the best sized air conditioner for you. Finding the best size is just one of several considerations while exploring air conditioners. Our team can help take you through your options and examine your home and space to provide expertise into what will be the best choice for you. Give our experts a call at 386-310-2061 or you can visit our website to easily request an appointment. Back To BlogContact Us


text: Amazon.com Inc. AMZN, +0.81% said Wednesday that it is offering an $8.62 discount on all purchases of $50 or more after the company earned a record score of 86.27 in this year's Harris Annual Corporate Reputation Poll. The company ranked number one in the poll for the second consecutive year, and the score is a record high for the 18-year history of the poll, the company said. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 23,000 Americans on areas including products and services, emotional appeal and financial performance. Amazon shares are down 0.2% in Wednesday trading, but up 52.7% for the last year. The S&P 500 index SPX, +0.26% is up 21.3% for the past 12 months.


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|Jessica Claire said, "I don't know what I was doing differently, to me it didn't seem that I was doing anything different at all. But my hair started coming out in handfuls. It got so that I was too embarrassed to brush my hair in front of friends, say if we were getting ready together to go out, because of the amount of hair that would be left behind in the brush. Whenever I got out of the shower I'd see clumps of hair left behind, it was really depressing. I mentioned it to family and friends but I don't think they really knew how bad it was because my hair didn't look visibly worse, but I could really feel the difference."
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Geoff Collins Examines the Houston Sisters! (but not too closely)
Those of us who have endured Carry On At Your Convenience [pauses for a quick shudder] may recall that the character played by Kenneth Cope was mightily dominated by an absolute gorgon of a mother: "Agatha Spanner", a face-biting, foul-mouthed Scottish harridan. This horrific old trout was portrayed by variety legend Renee Houston. It would be fair to say that this startling performance was not the high point of her distinguished career; but it gives us a point of reference on which to begin.
Renee was in many movies - the genuine high point was probably A Town Like Alice - and she was often on radio in the sixties and seventies as an acerbic, straight-talking panelist on Petticoat Line; but let's consider an earlier part of Renee's long career. She wasn't always an old boot. In fact she was absolutely gorgeous - and very funny. So let's take a look at the Houston Sisters.
The Houston Sisters: Renee and Billie. They sang, they danced, they did crosstalk - but they were a bit unconventional, to say the least; for Billie was dressed as a boy, with short blond Brylcreemed hair, and spoke in a gruff, rather forced "deep voice" - oddly enough, sounding much the same as Renee did in later life. A Town Like Alice may be Renee's "career best" but there's another high point to be assessed, from a lot earlier: Radio Parade.
We all know that there are many "lost films"; but there are probably a similar number of movies which are never shown anywhere because they are partly lost. With a reel missing, the narrative won't make any sense, a classic example of this being the 1931 version of The Ghost Train, which partially self-destructed while in storage. How tragic is that? In the case of Radio Parade, which is missing the first reel and apparently some of reel two, it doesn't matter that much in plot terms as it's just a succession of variety acts; but of course we might have lost some classic pieces of British Music Hall. Ah well. The good news is: what's left of this sad old movie is freely available for viewing on - wait for it, we all knew he'd mention this eventually - www.britishpathe.com.
What it's doing in the Pathe archive is anyone's guess; it wasn't even made by Pathe. But nonetheless it's a valuable record of some radio and variety stars of the time (filmed, I'd say from the musical evidence, between Nov. '32 and April '33). The acts range from downright exquisite (Elsie Carlisle) to excellent (Roy Fox and his Band, Florence Desmond) to very good (Elsie and Doris Waters as "Gert and Daisy") to "what's the point?" (Stainless Stephen, Leonard Henry) and the best way to access the whole thing is by typing in "Claude Hulbert" as he and Gus McNaughton appear throughout the movie as a sort of linking device, spying on all the acts from increasingly ludicrous hiding places in order to steal their material. Stodgy dullard Christopher Stone also turns up from time to time, and it's incredible to imagine now that this boring old fart was the BBC's first DJ. How times have changed [did someone say "Thank Goodness?"]
But as a contrast to Stone, the world's only living insomnia cure, halfway through reel 5, we come across the Houston Sisters. Boy, do I need to rephrase that. We encounter the Houston Sisters.
Renee wears a very short skirt and looks ravishing. Billie is in full male drag but it's not all that masculine, a sort of golfing outfit with pullover, cap and suspiciously satin-like plus-fours, and he/she provides the ukulele accompaniment as they sing "Just an Echo in the Valley" ("Whoo-Hooo!") before going into the patter routine. Rarely has a double-act provided such a brain-scorching brew, a toxic but irresistible cocktail with suggestions of incest, lesbianism, transvestitism and even ventriloquism. Their act includes all the usual [this is "usual"???] boyfriend/girlfriend "flirting", an old gag in which the unconvincingly "male" Billie is "a decided blonde" (Renee: "I know - I was there when you decided!") and finally another song in which Renee sits on Billie's knee and becomes a ventriloquist's dummy. Stiff-backed, swivel-necked, one eye half-closed and the other glassy, Renee does a devastating, hilarious and entirely creepy parody of all the crappy vent acts we've had to endure over the years. Did Arthur Prince get to see this? Just think of it: Peter Brough could have saved himself all the trouble of trying to hide his obvious lip movements by replacing Archie Andrews with a real.... oh, no.. We'd better not go down that road.
Renee and Billie's appearance in the Pathe newsreel short Roadhouse Nights is even more astonishing. The sisters once again play their regular roles and flirt with each other as "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" but both are wearing the wide-trousered bathing costumes popular in the early thirties; so Billie is a girl, playing "a boy", but dressed as "a girl". Work that one out! Renee's costume is a bit loose; at one point she adjusts it with a very sexy wiggle, and describes Billie's hoped-for girlfriend (i.e. herself) as having "dark hair - and a bathing costume that the firm lent to her!"
This item was "filmed on the Kingston By-Pass" (not literally, but you can occasionally hear the traffic outside the building) and is in fact a "live" cabaret performance. Amongst the other acts on display, we get to see Collinson and Dean at their very best, in a section of their "Ambition" routine, much funnier than the audience-free zone of their 78rpm record.
But for me it's Renee and Billie who hold the attention. Their act is sharp and professional, yet with an engaging looseness, as at the point where they "forget" to cue the band in for their song (Billie: "How do you feel being in love? This is really the definite cue for the band - oh yeah, we forgot that!") And there's a priceless moment where Renee acknowledges the newsreel camera. Pausing for a moment to assume a coy pose, she says "I hope that Pathe guy gets me while I'm lookin' cute!" She gets an immediate, huge laugh. Seventy-three years ago - but it could have been made yesterday.
Shortly after this Billie had to leave the act due to illness. She died in 1955. Renee appears in several other Pathe items, "at home" with her husband Pat Aherne on their boat (and lookin' cute again in nautical gear; highly recommended!) and later, with another husband, Donald Stewart, with whom she toured for many years ("Variety's Sweethearts")
A solo career followed, including a few good film roles, lots of stage work and eventually Petticoat Line on the radio. By the time Renee had Carried On At Your Convenience she'd matured - take that any way you like - to the point where she could portray a ferocious ratbag with total conviction. But thanks to the Pathe website - yes, I know, I mentioned it again - we can admire the slim, beautiful Renee of younger days. Yes, Renee, that Pathe guy did get you while you were lookin' cute. And for that, we should all be grateful.
And Billie didn't look too bad either....
Renee Houston: 1902-1980
Billie Houston: 1906-1955
Goodnight, girls; and thanks.
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Self-care, self-love, self-discovery. These three things have been the theme of my life for the past 4 years and every single time I've learned a thing or two about each area, life seems to throw me another curve ball to teach me another lesson about what these areas mean in my life.
When I became a mom, I did exactly what most women do when they become a new mom. They pour out all their love and energy into raising a family (as you should). But the one thing that I didn't recognize or value in the first few years, or 9 years of motherhood, was to find ways to fill my own cup so that I can continue serve others especially my family.
The life of a working mom began and soon enough I was hustling left and right, backwards, sideways, you name the direction I was there. I was overworked and overwhelmed with the idea of juggling motherhood, work, my passions, my relationships with girlfriends, and my relationship with my husband. I remember feeling spread thin thinking that it was a normal feeling until I started to find myself dealing with anxiety and depression. Things got rough and then I started to focus on my health and it improved.
In my books, exercise will always be the number one form of self-care, but I also know that for some exercise might be a challenge so here are some self-care practices that I try to do at least once a week in order to refill my cup.
- Journaling. This has been an instrumental piece of of maintaining and improving my mental health and the easiest form of self-care that I can practice whenever I'm feeling lost in the moment. I started to journal regularly this year as another onset of depression hit me just a few weeks ago. If you're unsure what to write about you can start with my favorite thing which is to list down 5 things you are grateful for.
- 10 minutes of mindful breathing and meditation. I used to think that meditation was for yogis and just for yogis. Some days my mind feels like its a super highway, thoughts and ideas just whiz by. The perception I had about meditation was that you had to control those thoughts, until I discovered Headspace.
- A bath and candles...ALONE! This one is very rare in my house to do because typically the bathroom door opens and I have someone saying "Mommy..." before I can roll my eyes to the idea that private moments is no longer a thing in my house. So when I can spend 15-20 minutes alone in a bath to simply relax from my day, unplug from my emails, phone, and studying it becomes pure bliss and the absolute best form of self-care.
A few other things I like do for self-care are: monthly massages, recovery time in the hot tub or sauna, a face mask, and even just laying in bed quietly while listening to music and diffusing essential oils in the air. A self-care practice is vital for your health. It's one that we take for granted these days especially while we're so busy juggling all of life's demands. Make sure to make time for it and remember its called a practice for a reason. You have to make time for it just like you make time for others in life.
Just like exercise and eating healthy or living balanced, a self-care practice is just as unique as the individual practicing it. Your self-care routine will look different from your girlfriends and what you choose to practice, how you practice, and when you practice is entirely up to you. I hope I was able to provide you some inspiration to build your own.
This article is written in Collaboration with some of my favorite women! Every 2nd Tuesday of each month we'll be sharing our thoughts on topics that tug on our heart strings, so make sure to check back in March to see what we've got lined up for you.
Check out their thoughts on Self-Care today too:
The Refined Woman // The Refined Collective Self-Care
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy // Self Care
Chelsey Korus // Self Care
Tutti del Monte Photography // Self Care Practices


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Last night: Crashing thunder. A deluge of rain. Lightening sizzling across the sky. Looming threat of tornadoes and golf ball sized hail. Take cover. My family huddled in the basement.
This morning: Brilliant sun. A shimmering blanket of dew laying over lush new growth of spring. The family dispersed. Life moves on.
The rhythm of the natural world calls to mind the variant nature of our everyday lives, our journey with God–destructive storms re-construct our story-lines, fear constricts and hope releases. What seems impossible in the dark of night awakens possibility in the mornings of our lives. The storm ends. We emerge from the place where threat prevails, pick up the refuse, and move forward.
It's Monday. The storm has passed over. Hope covers us as a blanket of dew laying over the new growth of our spring-time. How will your life move on today? Peace. Kai


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it's different x forever mc x lil wayne x ph4de - no mercy
The insanely popular Romanian production-duo "it's different" has delivered yet another BANGER. Following closely on the heels of their last commercial release with the mysterious "Forever M.C.", this record is PROMISED to BANG. Much like the theme of the last project, this heavy EDM ballad features assistance from Hip-Hop artists... And not the usual cookie-cutter, commercial Hip-Hop Artists we've grown accustomed to seeing on this type of track. Instead the duo drew for the legendary lyricist Lil' Wayne, and the rapidly rising conscious rapper PH4DE.
While Lil' Wayne needs no introduction, PH4DE is a Hip-Hop artist from Houston Texas of Romani descent. His meteoric rise has been characterized by creative rhyme schemes, immensely deep lyrics, and the occasional rapid-fire twist flow. We haven't seen a ton from him, but there is one thing we know for sure after this single: PH4DE IS HERE TO STAY.
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Opened 8 years ago
Closed 8 years ago
#577 closed defect (fixed)
Mondorestore miscalculates restore partition sizes
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Hi, I am testing Mondorescue on a HP Proliant DL380 server running RHEL 5.7 64-bit. Mondo version is 3.0.0. I have 1 disk on the SmartArray? /dev/cciss/c0d0. There are 3 paritions p1 is /boot, p2 is swap and p3 is a LVM partition and all other system file systems are created in the LVM. On restore, Mondo calculates p3 as 0, p1 as 0 and allocates the rest of the disk to p2.
The mondorestore log and the mountlist are attached.
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Change History (6)
Changed 8 years ago by wangtekkee
The monsorestore log
Changed 8 years ago by wangtekkee
The mountlist
comment:1 Changed 8 years ago by bruno
- Status changed from new to assigned
comment:2 Changed 8 years ago by bruno
- Priority changed from normal to highest
- Severity changed from normal to critical
Using this test C code, I was able to solve the issue:
#include <sys/ioctl.h> #include <stdio.h> #include <stdarg.h> #include <stdlib.h> void log_msg(const char *fmt, ...) { va_list args; va_start(args, fmt); vprintf(fmt, args); va_end(args); printf("\n"); } main() { long long current_size_of_drive = 0LL; long long original_size_of_drive = 0LL; float factor; char *tmp; //current_size_of_drive = (long long)get_phys_size_of_drive(drive_name) * 1024LL; current_size_of_drive = (long long) 139979LL*1024LL; original_size_of_drive = (long long)130229520LL+526304LL+12582712LL; asprintf(&tmp, "current size: %lld KB", current_size_of_drive); log_msg(tmp); free(tmp); asprintf(&tmp, "original size: %lld KB", original_size_of_drive); log_msg(tmp); free(tmp); factor = ((float)current_size_of_drive/(float)original_size_of_drive); asprintf(&tmp, "factor: %.30f", factor); log_msg(tmp); free(tmp); long long size = 312000000LL; asprintf(&tmp, "size: %lld - new size: %f - rounded size: %lld", size, size*factor, (long long)(size*factor)); log_msg(tmp); free(tmp); }
I have now modified the code accordingly in rev [2932]. I have made a new delivery of packages for you to test under ftp://ftp.mondorescue.org/test/rhel/5/x86_64/
Let me know if this fixes your issue.
comment:3 Changed 8 years ago by wangtekkee
Thanks, Bruno.
I have downloaded the fixed RPMs and tested.
It is working properly now.
comment:4 Changed 8 years ago by bruno
- Resolution set to fixed
- Status changed from assigned to closed


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Lenora M. Lapidus
Director,Follow @LenoraLapidus
Women's Rights Project, ACLU
Lenora Lapidus is the director of the ACLU Women's Rights Project. She litigates gender discrimination cases in courts throughout the country, engages in public policy advocacy, and speaks on gender equity issues in the media and to the public. Her work focuses on economic justice, educational equity, ending gender-based violence, and women in the criminal justice system.
She and her colleagues won a unanimous ruling from the Supreme Court in AMP v. Myriad Genetics, striking down patents on the human BRCA genes, associated with breast and ovarian cancer. She also won a landmark victory from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Jessica Gonzales v. U.S., resulting in the issuance of historic guidance from DOJ to law enforcement on gender-biased policing. In 2015, she urged the EEOC to investigate the low number of women hired by studios to be directors for film and television, leading to an in-depth investigation.
Lapidus has received several awards and fellowships, including the Trailblazer Award from Women and Hollywood, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century from Women's eNews, and the Wasserstein Fellowship for outstanding public interest lawyers from Harvard Law School. She graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School and summa cum laude from Cornell University.


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Since opening in 2002, Psychology Specialists has grown to offer a multitude of evaluations and therapies to patients of all ages.
Our mission is to provide professional and confidential services to help individuals and families manage conditions associated with both emotional and physical pain. As one of the largest psychology practices in Illinois, we are able to offer neuropsychology, psychology, and counseling services to many communities throughout Illinois and Arizona.
Our goal is to bring clients to a deeper understanding of how their behaviors and decisions impact their experiences, and with this insight, facilitate meaningful changes that will allow them to experience optimal health with more balance in their lives and relationships. We believe a multidisciplinary approach to care is the most effective, and we promote collaboration with patients and each physician involved in their care. The clinicians at Psychology Specialists also integrate components of many evidence-based treatments, including Positive Psychology and Mindfulness-based Therapy, for an approach to care that is dynamic and adapted to the unique strengths of each client.
Covering much of Central/Southern Illinois and the Chandler, Arizona community, the practice includes more than 35 clinicians with extensive training and diverse areas of expertise.
At Psychology Specialists, services include:
Psychotherapy, counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Psychological and Neuropsychological assessments for Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Dementia
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Our team provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment to meet the unique needs of children and their families. Utilizing psychological services, CFWI promotes optimal functioning of children and their families in all settings.
Leveraging experience and ongoing professional training, CFWI also serves as a specialized center for learning, wellness and, support to meet the psychological and developmental needs of the community. The CFWI team is dedicated to informing and guiding all who seek help towards a balanced, healthy, and rewarding life from childhood through adulthood. Learn more about CFWI
Our dedicated Christian psychologists and counselors offer compassionate and confidential services that are effective for individuals of all ages—children, adolescents, and adults—equipping them to live purposeful, significant lives.
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StorytellerHelena on June 17, 2011 in Misc 4 Comments »
Okay, so all you writers out there will want to read the piece in the New York Times today about Amanda Hocking.
If you know anything about publishing then you know who I'm talking about: Hocking is the über-wonder 26-year-old who turned herself into a hugely successful self-published e-book writer. Her genre is paranormal, and her seven (so far) e-books have together racked up an estimated $2 million. (Here I pause to stagger.)
Read all about it here…
To top this off, Hocking became so successful so quickly all on her lonesome that of course publishers fell over themselves courting her. Thus she now has a $2 million contract for four books at St. Martin's Press. And we ain't even talking about money from movie options.
I really like the title of the article: "Storyteller." Just "Storyteller" and not Artist, Novelist, Great Writer. No pretenses or silly posturing on Hocking's part (to her credit) because what she does is simply tell stories that are "literature as candy, a mash-up of creativity and commerce." She points out that "my books are about people" and not about profound ideas.
Her e-books are selling at the rate of 9,000 a day.
And here I'll think myself lucky if I sell a couple hundred copies of The Compass Master all on my lonesome.
Like so many of us, Hocking tried the traditional publishing route and got nowhere, and only then did she turn to self-publishing in the form of e-books. But from everything I've read about her, and that includes facts not covered in this particular article, she has always maintained high professional standards for herself and a practical, non-romantic, hard-headed attitude toward publishing. She has also become a whiz at online networking and promoting her books.
The NY Times article makes a great point about her. It says that Hocking became the first literary phenomenon for her generation by first reaching readers through the Internet and only after establishing herself there did she break into the traditional book industry.
Welcome to the brave new world of Internet for Writers.


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This day 27 years ago, we opened the doors of a small print business known simply as The Printed Image.
Today, that small company has grown into a multidisciplinary Marketing Communications specialist, known as The TPI Group. That seemed unlikely in 1990. Almost impossible to imagine then!
I remember turning on the lights of The Printed Image on November 1st 1990. At 25, I believed that once we showed the world how good we were, our small Finglas based HQ would be overrun. Needless to say, that wasn't the case.
As with any small start-up, we were quiet for the first few months, leaving our tight knit team slightly concerned, but determined nonetheless. We pulled together, we worked hard and things seemed to improve. The saying 'the harder you work, the luckier you get' really started to resonate.
The first year was long and by no means a runaway success, but we were on the right path and growing. Being the new kid on the block is never easy, we knew that from the outset. We had to outperform existing suppliers and I can honestly say we fought for each and every client.
Growth and success rarely happen the way in which you've planned. Our early years in The Printed Image proved just that. We had some luck, we learned that persistence and a drive to succeed can ultimately pay off. If you continuously strive for better, growth becomes a constant.
It is thanks to this, that we have grown from a six-member team to a six-company group, one which employs over 140 hardworking staff across three locations.
With this growth comes new challenges and opportunities. We've learned to deal with both the setbacks and the wins without letting either define our worth. As a team, we've learned to adapt and have weathered numerous storms.
We know well that nothing in our future is ever guaranteed. Being good is not always enough, but collectively we strive to be the best at what we do in terms of service, value and innovation.
For me, every day is a school day in business. Even when things don't go our way, we keep learning. If I was to choose the lessons that have taught me the most over the years, they would be as follows:
- Delighting your customer is crucial. It's a great goal to instil in your team and the feeling of 'nailed it' is unrivalled!
- Teams rely on a combination of different skillsets, variety is essential
- Even when strange things happen, the boss must try and at least look calm!
- In the end, the results you see are all about your people and how engaged they are with the company and its goals
- Praise is vital and can be so positive, to give and receive. Regardless, make sure it is well earned
- You will get stuff wrong (everyone does) and the faster you see it and act the less damaging it will be to your business
- Draw a line under each day, good or bad. Tomorrow is a new challenge that requires your focus
- Never give up. It is vital to longevity and as an attitude, it can be very infectious in a tight team
I am very fortunate to have a role which I love, one that I have done for nearly three decades that still keeps me on my toes. I owe a lot to our hard-working teams, our loyal customers and to reliable suppliers. Collectively, you all play a huge part in any TPI Group success. So sincere thanks to the great people involved.
Lastly, but certainly not least, a huge thanks to my lovely family for putting up with me. Two of my three kids were born with TPI dockets in the Delivery Room, so from early on, they are as involved as I am.
We started with hope and we continue with it.
I am excited for the coming years and impatient to see what the future holds for The TPI Group.
Colin Culliton


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Subbuteo. For most, an iconic manifestation of the 1980s and 90s, now a nostalgic throwback. A competitive table football game where kicks were flicks, the collective height of the team reached 33cms and an entire World Cup could take place on the kitchen table. However, for a small but significant group of Subbuteo fanatics, the beautiful game never died out.
In the Box documents a serious sporting world that few realise is still out there and yet it exists with the same sincerity and fervour as any other sport.
This photobook guides us through the bizarre yet fascinating oddities of the sport which is thriving across Europe today. Included are images of the euphoria, passion and dedication of the world's top Subbuteo players as well as quotes, providing personal insights in to why Subbuteo means so much to them.
Travelling to various tournaments across Europe including World Cup compeitions in Palermo, Sicily in 2011 and Manchester, UK in 2012, the World Masters in Bristol, UK in 2010, the 2011 Italian Championships in Tuscany, the 2012 European Major in Mons, Belgium, and the Cardiff Grand Prix in 2011, photographer Tom Groves has captured with illuminating clarity and humour, the spirit and substance of the sporting world of Subbuteo.
Through Kickstarter, the aim is to self publish 1000 hardback copies of the book and eleven special editions. The special editions will feature a signed copy of 'In the Box', a hand-painted 'World All-Star' Subbuteo figurine, a 'Team Edition' of the Subbuteo game and an editioned pigment print, all of which will be housed in a bespoke clamshell box.
Printed by the world renowned EBS print house in Verona, Italy, the book, designed by Thomas + Thomas, will feature a fabric hardback cover, replicating the feel of a Subbuteo pitch.
Tom Groves, from Bristol, UK, started his photography education on the HND course at Filton College, Bristol. Since then he has been developing his own photography whilst working in the production department at Magnum Photos, for small photographic start-ups setting up exhibitions and exhibition spaces, and finally for three years as a studio assistant and print technician for Martin Parr, before going freelance in November 2012.
Risks and challenges
As with all projects, setbacks can occur every now and then. Printing a book is a complicated process which is why I have opted to work with EBS in Italy. EBS are one of the world's top photobook printers and have been highly recommended by a number of colleagues have who worked with them and been delighted with both the quality and professionalism of the service they provide.
I will do my best to ensure that all rewards are delivered within the stated delivery period but please do keep in mind that the dates provided are estimates and will depend on the printing process.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Funding period
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Anyway, here is a layout I managed to whip on Sunday. It's a very simple one, inspired by Bird is the Word "Reach" challenge. I joined Once Upon a Sketch season theme sketch for this one too. Here are pictures from our last NZ trip. Hubby super duper excited to see "Mount Doom" of LOTR.
I also link in Challenge Me Happy recipe challenge. Hope I don't miss anything from their long list of things! I am inspired also by Lawnscaping Challenge photo inspiration but I missed the deadline (big time!) but it is a nice picture.
Did you spy the origami? :) Thanks for visiting!! Even if I only update once in a while :)


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Chocolate Frosting Recipe
We were caught off guard by how happy vegan cupcakes make people, and we still don't 100% understand it. Our cakes were always popular, but when we introduced cupcakes a few years ago, they were really popular.
People call ahead to see what we're making for the week, they order them as appetizers, and sometimes they'll stop by for no other reason than to buy a single cupcake. We once served up thousands of mini-cupcakes in just a few hours at our infamous cupcake -tasting event.
We don't know what makes people go crazy over vegan cupcakes, but we're glad they do. And we think it has something to do with the frosting.
Enjoy this picture of a vanilla frosting while we give you a recipe for chocolate frosting. Some things don't make sense, kids.
Chocolate Frosting Recipe
- 1 block of silken tofu
- 4 tsp coconut oil
- 3/4 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips (melted over stovetop)
- Process tofu until smooth.
- Add next 4 ingredients and continue processing until smooth.
- Finally, add melted chips and you guessed it - process until smooth!
We frost and sell cupcakes immediately, but if you're baking at home, it stores well for several days in the refrigerator!


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How the Bookies See it
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The Games
The Houston Astros finish a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday looking to maintain their lead at the top of the American League. The Astros ran out comfortable 14-7 winners in the first game, to inflict a fourth defeat in five games on a Rays side who sit just outside the Wild Card places. It will be interesting to see how the next couple of games unfold before Friday's final game.
The Cleveland Indians, currently third in the American League, face an interesting week of fixtures. First, they complete a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox, who won the first game of the series on Tuesday to move up to fourth, just one place below the Indians. Once the Indians finish their fixtures with the Red Sox, they then go into a four-game series with the New York Yankees, who currently sit one place above them in second. It could be a tough week for the Indians, or a week that sees them emerge as real Play Off contenders.
The LA Dodgers have won their last eight games to maintain their clear lead at the top of the National League. This week they are on the road as they travel to the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets – two sides who currently sit mid-table. The Braves have lost their last five games, whilst the Mets currently boast a record of one win in five. The Dodgers will be confident of picking up yet more wins.
Elsewhere, there looks to be an exciting match-up in Chicago as the Cubs in third-place welcome the second-place Washington Nationals for a weekend of fixtures. Both teams currently boast similar form, but the Chicago Cubs travel to the fourth-placed Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this week, so face some real tough opposition before hosting the Nationals.
The Oakland Athletics face near neighbours, the San Francisco Giants this week, with both teams struggling in the standings. However, the Athletics have put a run of three straight wins together, which included an 8-5 success over the Giants.
The Bets
Athletics should win the battle of the strugglers with Giants and are worth backing in both remaining games. The Seattle Mariners have shown some recent form to win three on the bounce and worth looking at to win at the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
A lot will depend on Friday's game when the Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals for the first of three games, but it might pay to get in early on the Washington Nationals to win on Saturday. The Nationals score higher than the Cubs and can use this power to dominate their opposition.
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Apple's infamous "there's an app for that" marketing campaign for the iPhone may have been something of an exaggeration in its claims to solve all the world's ills, but with the popularity of smartphones showing no real decline it's fair to say they're an interesting target for development. A fully-functional PC in your pocket featuring a high-resolution full-colour display and internet connectivity, smartphones are often underutilised in embedded projects - something Pasha Baiborodin's Blynk aims to solve. Currently half-way through a Kickstarter crowd-funding process with more than double its $10,000 goal, Blynk looks to add drag-and-drop Arduino sketch development to Android and iOS devices - both smartphones and tablets. The concept is neat: 'widgets' can be placed anywhere on the screen, and used to read from or write to the Arduino's pins over an internet connection using an Ethernet Shield, Wi-Fi Shield or compatible network-enabled Arduino device. While there are aspects of the project we're not so enthusiastic about - it's closed-source, which is always a negative, and will come with a small subset of widgets and in-app purchases required to unlock additional features - we can't deny that it's a clever melding of Arduino and smartphone technology.
Imagine a prototyping board on your smartphone where you drag and drop buttons, sliders, displays, graphs and other functional widgets. And in a matter of minutes these widgets can control Arduino and get data from it.


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Orion is frozen in the cryo chamber. Eldest is dead. The ship is off Phydus; a chemical that subdues and makes an automaton of people and perhaps the only thing that kept the inhabitants of Godspeed surviving for generations. Elder must lead if they ever have any chance of reaching Centauri-Earth. But chaos and mutiny abounds the ship and Orion's influence seems to be at play now more than ever. Clues like breadcrumbs left for Amy to follow by the same man who attempted to kill the frozens. Food and resources are dwindling as Elder struggles with the knowledge of Godspeed's engine failures. He's encumbered with hard choices but is more determined to land Godspeed. With Amy's help and Orion's clues, will they find a way to reach Centauri-Earth?
I was absolutely thrilled when I got this in the mail! I've mentioned it before that I've been lucky enough to be a part of this ARC tour but surprises of surprises when I opened my mailbox to find this – a very humiliating happy dance cum body twitching in front of my husband may have ensued. A Million Suns is one of my much-anticipated reads for 2012 and frex, did it ever deliver! In spades, mind you.
We see a different Elder in here; a more mature and reluctant leader. He's more passionate with character traits that were more defined without the influence of Phydus. Heck, the entire population of Godspeed showed more character, some uglier than others. It was like watching a community of drug addicts on rehab and struggling to come to terms with having to make decisions without the influence of drugs. The end result was chaos and riots fueled by uncertainty, lies and terror.
Amy's contintuing saga of having to fight off discrimination was more pronounced as the people of Godspeed realized how important she is to Elder. She was more determined and stronger in this book as she also have come to understand that at the end of the day, Elder couldn't always protect her from those who wishes to harm her for being different. The process in which they solved the mystery surrounding Orion's clues is the best draw of this book for me. Beth Revis didn't give me a concrete answer to a clue right away; it was like unravelling a complicated rope where one thread leads to another knot.
The best thing about this sci-fi series is that Ms. Revis does not overwhelm you with difficult-to-decipher explanations when it comes to the Scientific elements of her books. A good example is when our two MCs found something of space related (<– spoiler). I really thought those things were as complicated as NASA make it seem and it probably is. But the way she explained how to use did not give me a dazed and confused look while reading. She also simplified the mechanics of the ship, which helped a great deal because the majority of the story spotlights the aging engine.
This sequel did not disappoint; suspense, rebellion, and heart-stopping action were pretty much the main themes. I felt cliff-hangered at the end of Across the Universe – questions lingered for days. Most of those were answered in this book and it somehow felt like I was given some resolutions. A Million Suns was a very exhausting read – not because it was badly written. It's the opposite. Imagine yourself in a grav tube; the adrenaline of being sucked in by air in a speed governed by G-force. Well, the story is kind of like that. It was relentless. Beth Revis hits you with twists and conflicts that seem never ending. Sabotage, murders, riots. The ending gave me hope and at the same time scared me. I'm now forced to wait even longer for the next instalment, which, judging by how this one ended, will be even more suspenseful and possibly more terrifying than its predecessors.


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|Central African Republic
|In the middle of Africa; below Chad, above Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the west of Sudan, and to the east of Cameroon.
|National websites
|Embassy / Chancery in U.S.
|1618 22nd St. NW. 20008
|Agencies responsible for biological inventory and conservation
|Non-governmental organizations concerned with conservation
|World Wildlife Foundation: Central African Republic
|Major Natural Resources
|The major natural resources of the Central African Republic come from mining and the tropical forests which cover up to 75% of the nation. While the forests mainly provide a single resource--timber, the ground provides several. Some of the main mineral resources of the Central African Republic include gold, diamonds, uranium, and oil.
|Major Environmental and Conservation Issues
|The greatest natural hazards of the Central African Republic include flooding and hot, dusty winds. Human actions have created other problems, such as desertification and deforestation; poachers represent a major threat to wildlife. Like many other developing nations in central Africa, there are health issues dealing with the potability of water; diseases such as ebola and HIV/AIDS are problems to the population.
|Information Sources
|Land area
|622,980 Sq. km
|Area of forest
|30,568 ha
|Area of wetlands
|0 Sq. km
|Area of territorial waters
|0 Sq. km
|5/Sq. km
|Area protected (ha) (only areas >1000ha) at all IUCN levels:
|6,106 ha
|Fraction of land area protected (%):
|Country Environmental Data Sheets
|Major Protected Areas
|Information Center for the Environment
|Endemic Species
|World Resources Data
|Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable Species
|World Conservation Monitoring Centre - Animal
|Extinct Species
|World Conservation Monitoring Centre - Animal
|Species listed on CITES Appendices
|CITES-listed Species Database
|Laws protecting endangered or threatened species
|Laws protecting endangered ecosystems
|Signatory to CITES
|Signatory to Ramsar Wetlands Convention
|Signatory to Convention on Biological Diversity
|Signatory to Migratory Bird Treaty
|Member of International Whaling Commission
|Signatory to other international treaties designed to protect or manage biological resources
|Biodiversity Action Plan (1991)
|Natural Resource Use
|Information Sources
|13,501 tonnes
|Country Environmental Data Sheets
|Forestry / deforestation
|3,692 m3
|Country Environmental Data Sheets
|Trade in wildlife products
|Other uses of natural resources
|Human Impacts on Natural Resources
|Information Sources
|Air pollution
|Water pollution
|Development activities
|Introduced species
|Legislation addressing these issues
|Restoration and Reintroduction
|Information Sources
|Programs for restoration of damaged habitat
|Programs for ex situ conservation (captive breeding and reintroduction) of endangered species
Return to Endangered Species Protection around the World
Page compiled by Michelle Batchman as part of a class project in h90 "The Science of Biodiversity and Conservation" (Peter J. Bryant, Instructor), University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA


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After closing higher by 142 points, or 0.96%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) now rests at 14,973. But for a few moments this morning, the blue-chip index rose above the 15,000 mark and went as high as 15,009, before settling lower than the historic mark for the remainder of the session. Additionally, though, the S&P 500 also set a new all-time high and broke the 1,600 barrier for the first time today after rising 16.83 points, or 1.05%. And the broader market index closed the day at 1,614.
This morning, I discussed the reason why a few Dow components were trading lower. Click here to read about those stocks, or continue below to learn about the other market movers today.
Dow movers
Oil has been on quite the run over the past two days. Yesterday, light crude rose 3.25% and today it was up 1.72%. Not surprising, the Dow's big oil companies also moved higher. Shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) closed the day higher by 1.19%, while ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) moved higher by 1.57%. Today's moves followed yesterday's performance when Chevron increased by 1.47% and Exxon by 1.28%. While the two have recently been moving in line with each other, year to date Chevron is up more than 14% while Exxon has only increased by a little more than 4%. A number of analysts have stated that they believe Chevron will outperform Exxon over the next five years, and so far their predictions look good.
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) slid lower by 0.94% today. This fall comes after shares dropped 0.4% yesterday. Very little news pertaining directly to the company came out on both days, but some believe the declines are related to Obamacare and the uncertainty that still surrounds the industry. Investors still do not fully understand if the new health-care laws will help or hurt the insurance companies, and it is unlikely they will know for sure until the law goes into effect and a few quarterly reports showing new revenue and costs are released.
Lastly, shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) rose by 0.31% during today's trading session. The rise is a good sign after shares increased by 0.51% yesterday after the company announced that it had found a replacement for the departing CEO Paul Otellini. Previously, the company said it would like to bring someone from the outside into the top spot, but it has decided to go with longtime executive Brian Krzanich. It was clear yesterday that some were not sold on the new CEO, but it is a good sign that shares rose on the day of the announcement and the following session.
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Leighton Art Centre Hosts a Diverse Line-up of Art & Nature Workshops this Autumn!
Date: Sep 5, 2019
From watercolours to acrylic, felting to photography, and on to curated nature tours, Leighton Art Centre has an experience for everyone this autumn!
Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
Date: Sep 4, 2019
"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Edmonton RagaMala Music Society
Date: Sep 4, 2019
Enjoy a night of Kuchipudi Dance, one of India's classical dances, right here in Edmonton!
Deadline: Oct 19, 2019 - 7:00 pm
Work of the Week: "Waiting for the School Bus" by Evelyn McBryan
Date: Aug 30, 2019
Just in time for back to school, this week's Work of the Week is "Waiting for School Bus" by Evelyn McBryan.
Exhibition Opportunity
Date: Aug 30, 2019
Exhibition Opportunity at Artpoint Gallery & Studios Society for late fall and early winter 2019.
Request For Proposals | Puppeteers
Date: Aug 29, 2019
W.P. Puppet Theatre is currently accepting proposals from puppeteers whose work relates to our 2020 conference theme: Puppets Go Existential!
Deadline: Oct 31, 2019 - 11:45 pm
Arts, Culture, and Digital Transformation Summit
Date: Aug 29, 2019
This summit considers our digital futures and strives to create a vision for the role the arts must play in fostering creative and humane realities.
Deadline: Nov 5, 2019 - 11:45 pm
New Craft Coalition | Call to Artists
Date: Aug 28, 2019
New Craft Coalition invites applications from mid-career & professional artists to be part of our curated collection of Canadian art, craft & design.
Deadline: Oct 1, 2019 - 11:45 pm
2019 Alberta Culture Days at Clareview Community Recreation Centre
Date: Aug 28, 2019
Come and enjoy FREE cultural exhibition and entertainment presented by African Canadian Professionals Network & Clareview Multicultural Centre.
Deadline: Sep 29, 2019 - 4:00 pm
Banff Puppet Theatre Intensive
Date: Aug 28, 2019
A two-week residential exploration into the creative art of puppet theatre, led by Peter Balkwill of the Old Trout Puppet Workshop.