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Scholarship Fund
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) established the MOAA Scholarship Fund in 1948 to provide educational assistance benefits to children of military families. It supports one of the association's founding principles: education is the cornerstone of a strong democracy. It is funded by donations from MOAA members, Councils and Chapters, corporations, and others with a desire to help military families.
Through 2017, the MOAA Scholarship Fund has provided more than $140 million in educational assistance to more than 14,000 students. The majority of support is provided through interest-free loans. This allows us to reuse the donations over and over again.
The MOAA Scholarship Fund is a public, non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in Virginia and declared tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its tax identification number is 54-1659039. We are committed to demonstrating the highest standards of public accountability and stewardship of donors' gifts. For more information on the MOAA Scholarship Fund audited financial statements and IRS Form 990, please contact the MOAA Scholarship Fund at the address noted below. Required state disclosures may be viewed here: Disclosure (PDF).
Do you want to make a difference in a military child's life? Consider a tax-deductible donation to the MOAA Scholarship Fund. 100% of your contribution will go to students in the form of interest-free loans and grants.
|Mail donations to:
|Inquiries should be addressed to:
MOAA Scholarship Fund
|MOAA Scholarship Fund
ATTN: Andrea Rand
201 N. Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Or make an online donation.
How do I apply for MOAA's Educational Assistance?
Donate to the Scholarship Fund
Check out these fun and easy ways to donate to the MOAA Scholarship Fund below!
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Annual Golf Classic
Each year, MOAA holds the Jeff Peck Memorial Golf Classic, providing grants and educational assistance to children of uniformed servicemembers pursuing undergraduate education.
Since 1948, MOAA has provided undergraduate educational assistance to children of officers who have served, are serving or are retired from the seven Uniformed Services and to children of enlisted personnel who are serving or are retired. We have provided educational assistance more than 12,000 children of military families.
Our donors contribute regularly through annual giving and through their estate planning efforts (bequests, wills, trusts, IRAs). We also offer a very competitive Charitable Gift Annuity program for those who want to receive an annual income from their contribution.
Ways of Giving
Find out about the different ways you can give to the MOAA Scholarship Fund.
Cash Gifts
Consider an online donation using a credit card or send a check in the mail.
It may be to your financial advantage to give marketable securities - stocks, bonds, or mutual funds - instead of cash as a gift to The Scholarship Fund of MOAA.
Bequests and Legacy Circle
A bequest - a gift made through your will - allows you to retain control of your assets during your lifetime and distribute them as you wish upon your death.
Designated Scholarships
A Designated Scholarship is a named scholarship that assists deserving undergraduate students from military families.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity assures you a quarterly income for life in addition to a sizeable charitable income tax deduction.
"The Classroom," a conference room at MOAA headquarters, recognizes and honors the commitment of many of our donors. Additionally, the MOAA Scholarship Fund has established the following levels of giving:
|Legacy Circle
|(Bequests- undetermined amount)
|Patriot Society
|$500,000 and above
|Eagle Society
|$100,000 - $499,999
|Designated Scholar Society
|$25,000 - $99,999
|Chairman's Club
|$5,000 - $24,999
|President's Club
|$1,000 - $4,999
|Director's Club
|$500 - $999
|Liberty Club
|$250 - $499
|AP Designated Grant Society
|$50,000 and above restricted to the American Patriot Scholarship
Legacy Circle
Members of the Legacy Circle have chosen to include the MOAA Scholarship Fund in their estate plans. By notifying The Scholarship Fund of their bequest and/or estate plans (please provide a copy of the applicable legal document), donors enjoy the recognition of their future gift and allow the Fund to plan for future support of many college-bound students.
For more information about giving to The Scholarship Fund of MOAA, please call 1-800-234-6622, ext. 169 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Faces of Scholarship
Each year, the MOAA Scholarship Fund provides financial aid to children of hundreds of military families. Learn how your contribution can make a difference to students-in their own words.
Find out how you can contribute to the MOAA Scholarship Fund.
Jessica Wiedemann
University of Louisville
I truly appreciate MOAA's scholarship because it helped me pay for school books. I did not realize how much nursing school books cost until I actually went to the bookstore to make my purchase. I am thankful to MOAA for giving me the opportunity to apply for a scholarship; I am thankful that I received one! This scholarship has allowed me more time to study because I did not have to work as much to make money to pay for books. I think that MOAA has an amazing scholarship program and I am lucky to be a part of it. I am now serving my country as an Army Nurse.
Heather Fairbee
Longwood University
Thank you, not only for the generous assistance you gave me over the years, but also for the genuine interest MOAA has shown in me as a student and a person. I majored in French and also received my teaching license for preK-12. I spent a semester in Aix-en-Provence, France where I completed my courses and taught English in a private, Catholic school. I traveled throughout Europe, learned a lot about myself, improved my fluency, and I even got engaged on the very top of the Eiffel Tower. Since I was little, I always wanted to teach. In the eighth grade when I had my first French class, I knew then that was what I wanted to do. Nobody really believed me, but here I am.
Keenan Fish
Western Kentucky University
I thank you for the opportunity to get a higher education. I would be lying if I thanked you for the help and not acknowledged the fact I would not have been able to go at all had I not had the financial backing you supplied. I believe in college and the experience that one receives- socially and academically. It is a wonderful experience and I will cherish this time for the rest of my life. Thank you again for the opportunity to have this experience and take another step in the journey of life.
Nyssa Glenn
Virginia Tech
MOAA's educational assistance had a significant effect on my college experience. The funding I received gave me the motivation to achieve the goals I set for myself at the beginning of my college career. These goals were to take full advantage of the opportunities at Virginia Tech in order to obtain a degree in engineering that would give me the foundation for an exciting career. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics and a minor in Mathematics. I was also a member of the General Motors/Virginia Tech Fuel Cell team where my research was directly applied to the development of GM fuel cell vehicles. I am extremely grateful for the MOAA's confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals.
Faces of Donors
The MOAA Scholarship Fund is proud to announce its new, web-based donor recognition project. Many of our Designated Scholarship benefactors and Legacy Circle members are recognized through pictures and biographical sketches. This living legacy library will preserve the memory of those who served our country and believed in the value of education.
The American Legion - Tampa American Patriot Designated Grant
Kenneth and "Honeybear" Ayers
Mrs. Elfriede E. Ball
Lt Col Walter L. Baxter, USAF-Ret.
COL Donovan M Beadle, USA-Ret. & Mrs. Verlice E. Beadle
Mrs. Angela Rallo Bellini
Rett and Michele Benedict
CAPT Arthur J. Benline, USNR & Mrs. Peggy Cornell Benline
Maj Robert W. Benzie, USAF-Ret. & MAJ Gladys A. Benzie, NC, USA
CWO4 Roy S. (Swede) Boreen, USN-Ret.
Col Karl R. Bossi, USAF-Ret.
CDR Guy R. Bostain, USN & Mrs. Marietta M. Bostain
CWO Philip C. Brassine, USN & Mrs. Ethel M. Brassine
LCDR Arthur Briggs, USN-Ret.
LTC John C. Buchanan, USAR-Ret.
Mrs. Colleen S. Buskirk
Maj Gen John B. Cary, USAF-Ret.
Mrs. Carol Jean Case
LCDR Ralph D. Catoe, USN-Ret & Mrs. Matilda Borraccini Cator
Capt William J. Cavanaugh, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Kathleen A. Cavanaugh
CDR Cora Chandler, USN-Ret.
Maj Roscoe O. Clark, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Billye R. Clark
Col Guy M. Cloud, USMC-Ret.
SPC Sean Russel Cutsforth, USA
Col Dan Crozier, USA-Ret.
CAPT Walter E. (Bud) DeLong, USNR-Ret.
Col Steve dePyssler, USAF-Ret.
Lt Col Raymond J. DeThorne, USA-Ret. & Mrs. Joan DeThorne
COL & Mrs. Joe M. Dietzel, USA-Ret.
LTC Joe M. Dietzel, Jr. and Mrs. Rosalie H. Dietzel
Mrs. Dorothy Dingfelder
Ken and Margaret Dowell
Mrs. Anita Eakin
Col Jack Emerson, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Geraldine Emerson
COL William H. Fairchild, USA-Ret.
Mrs. Evelyn C. Fickessen
Foreign Area Officer Association
CAPT James Anthony Freyer, USN-Ret.
CWO4 Joseph J. Gasko, USA-Ret.
LCDR Lorin P. Garlinger, USN-Ret. & Mrs. Dorothy Garlinger
Arthur Frederick (Fred) Gleim Jr.
CAPT Walter Goldenrath, USN-Ret. & Mrs. Sylvia Goldenrath
RADM Russell W. Gorman, USNR-Ret.
CDR Eldon L. Guhl, USN & Mrs. Bertha Guhl
Mrs. Ruth Vivian Haas
Spencer Hall & Lt Col Spencer Hall, Jr., USAF-Ret.
COL Richard R. Hallock, USA-Ret.
LTC Alan Harcus, USA-Ret.
Maj. Walter Rutland (Bucky) Harris, USMC-Ret.
Col John D. Hedges, USAF-Ret. & 1st Lt Barbara R. Hedges, USAF
COL Arville L. Hickerson, USA-Ret. & Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Hickerson
CDR Arthur R. Horsch, USN (Ret) & Mrs. Lorraine (Laurie) A. Horsch
LTC James Huffman and Mrs. Dagmar (Gleim) Huffman
Col Paul M. Jacobs, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Frances Lyons Jacobs
LT Kylan A. Jones-Huffman, USN
MG William H. Kasten, USA-Ret. & Mrs. Ethel B. Kasten
COL Winchester Kelso, Jr., USA-Ret. & LTC Mary A. Kelso, USA-Ret.
COL Vincent A. Lane, USA-Ret.
COL L. Marguerite Lines, USA-Ret.
CWO Thurston L. McCrary, USN-Ret. & Mrs. Carmelita J. McCrary
CAPT Fitzhugh McMaster, USN & Mrs. Marjorie F.W. McMaster
Col James Chris Miller, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Shirley Miller
Lt Col & Mrs. John Miller, USAF-Ret.
Lt Col Hubert H. Monahan, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Katherine E. Monahan
Mrs. E. Susan Moore
BG Glenn E. Muggelberg, USA-Ret.
CAPT and Mrs. Frank M. Murphy, USN-Ret.
LTC John S. Neary, USA-Ret. & Mrs. Helen Cates Neary
CPT Alvah (Nick) Lewis Nickerson, USA
CW3 Smith S. Niehaus, USA-Ret.
Patrol Squadron Two Association
Ramona M. (Harcus) Pease
Lt Col Ellis T. Rayburn, AUS
Col Earl Theodore Reichert, USAF-Ret.
Col Walter R. (Ray) Renfro, USAF-Ret. & Mrs. Betty W. Renfro
MAJ & Mrs. Clarence L. Richardson, Jr., USA-Ret.
Lt. Col. Leonard W. "Bill" Riley III, USAF (Ret)
BG William M. Rodgers, USA-Ret. COL Joseph C. Rodriguez, USA-Ret.
Mrs. Katherine S. Roth
RADM Richard I. Rybacki, USCG
Lt. Col. Rebecca L. Schmidt, USAF, (Ret.)
Mrs. Gladys Welch Simpson
William Snyder
1LT Marian I. Spruill, AUS
CAPT (Dr.) George O. Stead, USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Ruth (Nipper) E. Stead
TC Ellsworth F. Stein, USA-Ret.
Col David D. Stoddard, USAF-Ret.
Col Edwin Taylor, USAF-Ret. & Maj Edith Taylor, USAF-Ret.
COL Beatrice E. Thompson, USA-Ret.
2LT & Mrs. Albert D. Trager, USA
Capt Joseph F. Trtek, USAF (Ret.)
Col Michael Tymchak, USA-Ret.
Lt Col & Mrs. Neil W. Wallace, USAF-Ret.
Mrs. Leosia Shirley Wentink
Maj Stuart D. White, USAF-Ret.
COL & Mrs. Donald Bruce Williams, USA-Ret.
COL Minter Lowther Wilson, Jr., USA-Ret.
Col William "Wally" Fripp Fison Wollenberg, USA, Ret. & Doris Ruth Stocking Wollenberg
CDR Robert C. Wood, USN-Ret.


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Gina Haspel, CIA pick, easily clears intel committee
- by Jerome Frank
- in World News
- — May 16, 2018
Including Heitkamp, four Democrats have publicly supported President Donald Trump's Central Intelligence Agency pick, and the Washington Post said Haspel appeared to garner enough votes to land the job.
Shortly after her letter became public Tuesday, three Democratic senators announced their support for Haspel, effectively ensuring that she will be confirmed as the first woman to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.
CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel testifies at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 9, 2018.
With a positive committee vote, the full Senate could vote on Haspel's confirmation as early as Thursday, according to Senate aides, although that would require cooperation from senators to waive the chamber's procedural hurdles for a quick vote.
Senator John McCain, a Republican from Arizona who is away from the Senate amid treatment for brain cancer, released a statement last week saying Haspel's refusal to rebuke torture as immoral in her hearing was "disqualifying".
The 10-5 vote saw two Democrats join Republicans, including committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner, who said she'll be a capable and independent leader.
Verizon goes with AWS as its preferred public cloud provider
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The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link . Delpha Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AK Steel during the 4th quarter valued at $123,000.
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The company's more modest revenue expectation was based on the possibility that a planned labelling change may have an impact on sales, he said.
President Trump nominated Haspel to the post, and her confirmation process has been under intense scrutiny.
Haspel faces opposition from a majority of Democrats and human rights groups for her role in the George W. Bush administration's interrogation and detention program, which critics say amounted to torture. Haspel now has more than enough support to win confirmation, as Warner was one of three Democrats to announce Tuesday that they were voting for her, bringing the total to five. Some of Ms. Haspel's past actions and beliefs did not meet that standard. Of those six Democrats, four have said they are voting for Haspel, Sen.
Trump has said the country should consider resuming harsh interrogation techniques.
Haspel has pledged not to implement an interrogation program of that kind again.
But opponents of Haspel's nomination lament that McCain's fellow Republicans are paying little heed to the Navy veteran's warnings about Haspel. In November, McCain convinced Manchin to vote against Steven Bradbury to become the general counsel of the Department of Transportation because of his role in crafting the memos that authorized the CIA's use of torture in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

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Bell Bottoms are Back: Not Mad About It.
I can't lie- when I was your typical 90s child and I spent the majority of my younger years shopping for bellbottoms at Limited Too (Ltd2, if you will.) So you can imagine my excitement when I heard BELLBOTTOMS WERE MAKING A COMEBACK! And you can imagine even MORE excitement when I found a pair by Free People in my size on sale at Lord and Taylor for $20.
That's right- if you know how to dig at Lord and Taylor, you can find amazing deals on Free people. I went shopping with my mom last month and found these beauties, which I promptly paired with my fav lace up tank from h & m, my new choker (perfect for the broke girl at only $12!), my comfy black hat, and the classic Monterey Cuff in black onyx.
See all the outfit details and links below!
Shop this Outfit
Bell Bottoms: Free People (Link to same jeans but higher price at Bloomingdale's)
Choker: Ramblerose
Embroidered Bracelet: Ramblerose
Lace Up Tank Top: H&M (Link to the same top in white)
Black Hat: H&M (I bought mine at Marshall's but this one is very similar)


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Angela Alba
Karl Andersen
Lori Elder
Lori has a Masters Degree in Piano Performance, a Bachelor of Music Degree and an ARCT. She specializes in senior piano and pedagogy, as well as consultation lessons, workshops and adjudicating. Lori is a member of BC Registered Music Teachers.
Heather Fitzsimmons
Rita Bourcet Francis
Rita has a B.H.E. from the University of BC and a professional BC Teachers certification. She is working on completing her Grade 10 RCM. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Rita teaches beginners through RCM Grade 9 as well as music rudiments.
Shoshanna Godber
Shoshanna has a B.Mus and early childhood development training. She specializes in young students and offers the Music for Young Children program at the Prince George Conservatory of Music.
Rebecca Harris
Rebecca has been teaching piano and theory for over 15 years and is currently working toward her ARCT. She is located in College Heights and specializes in beginner through Level 6 RCM as well as chording and accompanying.
Magdalena Kabat
Suman Kumar
Suman has been teaching piano and theory for over 20 years. She specializes in preparing students up to their grade 8 exam, but also prepares for concerts, recitals, or competitions. She teaches from her home in Downtown and she is willing to go to her student's home or pick them up for an extra fee.
Therese Bourcet Martin
Therese has a B.Sc.(Ag) from the University of BC and has professional BC Teachers certification. She has completed Grade 9 RCM with First Class Honours and is currently working on her Grade 10 RCM. With over 15 years of teaching experience, Therese teaches beginners through RCM Grade 8 as well as music rudiments.
Maria J. Mikic
Maria J. Mikic BA/AVCM/BCRMT has taught piano, voice and theory in Prince George since 1994 under the business name "Absolute Studios". Maria believes that a love of music is a gift to be shared!
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At Find Insurance NI, we have over 45 years of experience in the Northern Ireland Insurance industry.
You may have already guessed, but our name explains exactly what we do…
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That's what makes us Dedicated, Personal & Local.
Restaurant Insurance in Northern Ireland
Whether you own a Restaurant, Bar, Pub or Nightclub, you're going to need insurance.
Restaurant Insurance includes a combination of various policies, each addressing certain types of losses, and each having its own coverage limit. So instead of having one insurance policy here, and another there, you have everything in one place. With Find Insurance NI, our Restaurant Insurance Packages are tailored to meet your specific requirements. Cover can include: Public Liability Insurance, Product Liability Insurance, Employer's Liability Insurance, Legal Expenses Cover, Building Insurance, Contents & Stock Insurance, Loss of License Cover, Business Interruption Cover, Personal Accident or Assault Cover & more.


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Somehow, many folks have the idea that children come first in the family. Children are growing up with the notion that they are to be served. In other words, the egg comes before the chicken! But this is not how God designed families to function. If you desire to be a loving, biblical parent you must begin by being a loving, biblical spouse.
Living primarily for your children leads to making idols of your children. This is a burden that no child can bear. In the long run, it will only turn your children against you. Stability in the marriage relationship is what provides stability for the children, not the other way around. Here are at least three of the reasons why this is true.
First, marriage is designed to be permanent.
Children are temporary inhabitants of the family. Parents are to raise their children to leave the home and start their own families. Husbands and wives are to be together for a lifetime. If the primary focus is given to the children, then what is temporary will receive more attention than what is primary and foundational. This weakens both parents and children.
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Children's story time for our littlest friends! We are pleased to invite kids of all ages to join us for story time, ideal for 2-4 years old, for a few great stories read by some of our amazing team. Join us in the lounge at 11:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays in March!
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The Ronja Baby Room Furniture Set is the an amazing set of nursery furniture for any Baby Room or Nursery.
All products in this range have a white finish.
Product Range
Ronja Baby Room Range
- White
Products Available & Sizes (W/H/D cm)
Wardrobe – 120 | 185 | 54 cm
Baby Bed – 144 | 84 | 78 cm
Storage Cabinet With Changer Top – 90 | 103 | 76
Shelve – 36 | 91 | 38 cm
Wall Shelf – 75 | 25 | 15 cm
Set Information
Furniture Help
If you are unsure of what furniture you need or what furniture suits your home then check out our helpful links below for tips, ideas and inspiration:
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Like this product? If so please check out our other furniture ranges, we have furniture for every room:
These include:
Wardrobe, Baby Bed, Storage Cabinet With Changer Top, Shelve, Wall Shelf
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Order & Delivery Process
All our products are made to order with our German Manufacture partners. This ensures that we only sell the highest quality furniture to our customers.
We aim to have all orders fully completed from approx 6-8 weeks after the order is verified. Our process is :
- Week 1 - We review and confirm the order can be fulfilled within expected timeframe and place order with the manufacturer. If it cannot be fulfilled or the delivery date is over 8 weeks we reach out to the customer to find a solution they are happy with, alternatively we refund and cancel the order.
- Week 2 - We check in with the manufacturer who confirms order status and plans production
- Week 3 - 4 - Order goes into production.
- Week 4 - 6 - Products arrive at our warehouse.
- Week 6 - 8 - Products are reviewed and sent to customers home via our dedicated delivery team or courier depending on products. For home assembly/fitting our team will contact you to arrange a date and time that suits you.
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The biggest economic area in the Atlantic Gateway and one of the most significant in the UK, with GVA in excess of £56 billion per annum. With a diverse economy, the area is now internationally recognised as a centre for new knowledge and innovation-based service and manufacturing. It has an outstanding financial and professional services sector and the area also excels in health innovation and life sciences, digital and media, manufacturing and advanced materials. The city region is showing real emerging strengths in areas of energy and industrial bio-tech.
Greater Manchester's ambition is to become a financially self-sustaining city with the size, the assets, the skilled population and political and economic influence to rival any global city. With a growing economy, a population of 2.7 million people and over 100,000 businesses, Greater Manchester already competes on a global scale.
GM's strategic ambitions for the city region and key priorities are set out in the Greater Manchester Strategy and Growth & Reform plan. Recent Devolution Agreements have provided Greater Manchester with powers and flexibilities to shape the decisions which affect the city region so we can work together to develop a truly place based approach.
The area is home to Corridor Manchester which is one of the UK's leading innovation districts and has strong links with Alderley Park, the North's leading life science facilities. The area also has a strong logistics sector which underpins the success of its manufacturing and other associated sectors.


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A good brand build starts by forgetting everything you think you know.
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Does it bother you that a large part of our economy's success is based on people continuously spending money? It bothers me. I'm not a perfect saver or a perfect spender, but I feel like the U.S. economy would be in some serious trouble if everyone in this country used credit as little as I do. A particularly bothersome part of this line of thinking is that I actually benefit from the poor debt related decisions that other people make. Maybe not directly, but this red money creates jobs, funnels money into our government, it even makes a lot of innovation possible. I have to believe that all of these things are also possible within a responsible society, but that's not what we are, so everything would have to crash and crumble before that scenario would have a chance to play out.
I do see both sides of the equation as well. During the 2008 stock market crashes, I remember how upset a lot of people were about what was happening. There were a lot of people who thought that they were being punished for something that had nothing to do with them. While I wouldn't be happy to lose all of my retirement savings in another crash, believe me when I say that I understand many of the levels related to how our corrupt system ties into my everyday life. Locusts swarm the crops of both sinners and saints. I don't want our world to work this way. I'd love to change our world… I have no idea how to avoid the positive and negative consequences that cycle in and out of this system.
The only explanation I can give as to why I'm even writing these thoughts is that the more I change my life, the more I see that the way I want to live my life does not fit into how the United States is built to function. Am I part of a silent revolution or are we all just spinning our wheels?
Freedom. Freedom to decide for ourselves. I just don't know.


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Along with the awe-filled fashion moments at the 2017 Golden Globes red carpet, the hair and makeup that accompanied with those delightful outfits can clearly not be overlooked. Whether it is with winter-ready dark lip shades, retro hairstyles or minimal eye makeup, this year's beauty looks on the red carpet were definitely worth the inspiration. We have today compiled a list of 10 makeup looks to give your special evenings an edge of subtle glamour.
1. Tracee Ellis Ross
With a perfect nude and shimmer, Tracee Ellis Ross kept her look to minimal with a nude eyeshadow and a ruby rust lipstick. As the no makeup look is running high this season, this is definitely one look to try for your next day or evening outing.
2. Emily Ratajkowski
Extending on the nude look, Emily pulls off a similar and charming one with shimmering subtle yellow shadow on the upper and lower lid and a moisturised nude lip. The glamorous yellow dress is left to do the actual talking with the rest of the makeup kept to the minimum.
3. Naomie Harris
With settled waves, Harris brings a touch of colour with a soft mauve pink lip. The light brown shadow brings out the natural colour of the eye with the sleek black liner and fuller lashes extending a naturally glamorous look.
4. Ruth Negga
The sleek retro wavy tied back hair is beautifully complemented with purple shimmering cut crease eyeshadow and neutral glossy lip. The light brown filled in and brushed brows frame the face of the actress.
5. Janelle Monae
With a raised and high top hair, Monae sticks out with a shimmering dewy makeup and a nude lip adding a perfect natural contrast.
6. Sienna Miller
The actress pairs her tousled hair with natural neutral makeup. The natural lip and sleek upper liner give the perfect highlight to the combed up brows.
7. Priyanka Chopra
Accentuating the beautiful and natural brown tone, the subtle makeup with shimmer shadow on the inner corners of the eye brings the perfect glam to the outfit. The bold burgundy matte lip lends the final finishing touch to the look.
8. Kerry Washington
Extending on the bold lip trend, Washington keeps the rest of the look to minimal. The combed up thick lashes accentuated with mascara are lined with a sleek black liner on the upper lid.
9. Gal Gadot
The silky combed back hair and natural makeup reflect the inner glow. The soft eye and lip look helps in making the shimmering dress the sole attention grabber.
10. Mandy Moore
With sleek middle part hair, Moore lets her eyes do the job with shimmering shadow stretched across the upper and lower lid. The black liner tight lines the eye both on the upper and lower lash line.
Take inspiration from the above-mentioned beauty looks and get party ready for your upcoming special outing.
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How 'Light Up Sanford' came to be
Sanford Stadium aglow as UGA fans light the night
The lights began to turn on, tiny dots concentrated in the southeast corner of Notre Dame Stadium. Soon, light emanating from people's phones had spread to a sizable portion of the stadium. Georgia was playing on the road earlier this September but it hardly looked like it. As Georgia's Redcoat Band played the Krypton Fanfare before the fourth quarter, thousands of flashlight apps made Notre Dame Stadium look like a holiday light display.
In that moment, a recently formed practice solidified itself as a Georgia tradition.
"I wasn't expecting that at all," Kenneth Hubbard said.
In the fall of 2015, Hubbard was a junior at Georgia majoring in economics. He also played trumpet in the Redcoat Band.
Two weeks before Georgia's final home game of the 2015 regular season against Georgia Southern, a night game, Hubbard got the idea to encourage fans to turn on the flashlight app on their phones when the band played Krypton before the fourth quarter. When Hubbard presented the idea, the Bulldogs were 5-3.
"It had been a rough season," Hubbard said. "Light it up for the seniors and let them know we're still there supporting them."
Hubbard posted his proposition on the Redcoat Band's Facebook page. Band members responded well to the idea. A fellow trumpeter, Grayze Anne Sepe, wanted to help. Together, Hubbard and Sepe started a social media blitz.
For a week and a half, they devoted hours of their time to posting on social media and calling student organizations — anything to spread the word. Graphics were made. The #LightUpSanford campaign was developed. Momentum picked up, but they couldn't be sure their efforts had worked.
As the break between the third and fourth quarter approached on Nov. 21, 2015, Hubbard and Sepe grew anxious. They worried this whole time they had been shouting into a void on social media. There was no way to tell if the lights would turn on.
Then the band played the opening notes of the Krypton Fanfare.
Georgia's student section became a wall of light. Others in the crowd turned on their flashlights. Brett Bawcum, an assistant director of bands and associate director of athletic bands at Georgia, estimated 40 to 50 percent of the fans held up their phone.
"I literally did not play a single note of Krypton," Sepe said. "I was in awe. I started tearing up. I was cheering for joy. It was, if not the highlight, one of the best memories I've had as a student here at UGA."
"I remember not being able to play because I was smiling and laughing and so overjoyed with how it turned out," Hubbard said.
Fast forward a year, and Georgia had not played another home night game. In early November, with Auburn, Louisiana Lafayette and Georgia Tech left on the schedule, Hubbard knew the budding tradition wouldn't catch on if it didn't happen two years in a row.
Georgia's game against Auburn was set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. A week before the game, Hubbard walked outside when he guessed the fourth quarter would start. The sky was dark.
"We're going to do it," Hubbard said.
Sure enough, when the third quarter ended and the band began to play, people held up their phones. This time, almost the entire crowd participated.
This year, the Bulldogs' first three games have been night games. The lights have appeared every time, with the amount depending on the number of fans in the stands. This Saturday at home against Mississippi State, Georgia plays a fourth straight night game.
On Wednesday night, the Redcoat Band played at the end of a high school marching band exhibition at Cedar Shoals High School in Athens. As they played Krypton to conclude their set, Sepe noticed lights flickered on in the packed stands. The tradition had become synonymous with the song they played.
Bawcum believes the tradition won't be exclusive to Georgia for long. The visually appealing, awe-inspiring nature of it, he thinks, will lead other teams to adopt it. Regardless, Hubbard and Sepe just hope the tradition remains. They started it, but Georgia's fans have taken over.
"I didn't think much would come of it," Bawcum said. "I thought it was a cute idea, but I didn't expect it to take off quite like it has."


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An award offering cash prizes for the best works of art that stir up hatred for the United States has been launched in Iran.
The competition, named Marg bar Amrika, which translates to 'Down with America' or 'Death to America', has a grand prize of 100million Iranian rial, which equates to £2,500.
Held in two parts, the contest invites entries on anti-American subjects including 'Why is the US not reliable', 'The US and oppression' and 'The US and global Zionism'.
The first part, eligible for the £2,500 prize, is for photographs, posters and cartoons, while the second part, with a smaller grand prize of £750, is for documentaries, hymns and blog posts.
Hardline conservative illustrators and artists from Iran will judge submissions, including cartoonists Maziyar Bizhani and Mohammad Hosein Niroomand, both of whom have been published in the Keyhan newspaper.
The awards are sponsored by conservative news agencies and television stations. A website promoting the awards features the iconic 'Uncle Sam' image with a medieval mace drawn into his hand.
The topics encourage entrants to focus on the United States as a centre of imperialism, hypocrisy and prejudice against Islam, and Iran in particular.
'Marg bar Amrika', the slogan attached to the awards, has been used by Iranian hardliners for decades as a focal point for their opposition to the West.
Iran and and US have had a strained relationship for decades, which had looked to improve since the election of moderate politician Hassan Rouhani as president in June this year.
The announcement of the award comes as conservatives in Iran feel ignored by the government, which has recently re-opened talks in the West over the country's nuclear programme.
The country's revolutionary guard, a military organisation which protects the country's Islamic values, is also organising a series of 'down with America' rallies on 4 November.
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In the prophetic tradition of Simeon who waited on the consolation of Israel, there appeared in the temple a godly woman and widow whose name was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was deeply advanced in years, eighty-four years old, having devoted herself entirely to the Lord's service in the temple, both worshiping and fasting with prayers night and day, since her husband had passed on years before. At the very moment that Simeon blessed Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, Anna came up "at that very hour" and began to give thanks to God for the child. She spoke of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem through the coming of Messiah. This amazing widowed prophetess, whose heart was deeply in tune with the messages and power of God, came in right at the critical moment, saw the Messiah, and became a witness of him to the people throughout Jerusalem. Her spirit was in tune, expectant, and she was ready to detect God's timing and revelation, for she had prepared for it.
Invocation: Our Prayer of Acclamation
Father, the widowed prophetess Anna and old prophet Simeon were of those who were waiting for the consolation of Israel to come. You directed them both to the Christ child, the one whom you have appointed to be the judge of the world and heir of all things. Work within us an expectant spirit, the kind that in worship and prayer will seek you and be always ready to hear you when you have a word for us from the Lord. In your name we pray, amen.
Call to Worship
Blessed are you, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed is your Kingdom, both now and forever, Amen.
Te Deum Laudamus
You are God: we praise you; you are the Lord; we acclaim you; you are the eternal Father: All creation worships you. To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you; Father, of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father. When you became man to set us free you did not shun the Virgin's womb. You overcame the sting of death and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. You are seated at God's right hand in glory. We believe that you will come and be our judge. Come then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.
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Glory be to the Father, And to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, Is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.
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Let us now confess our sins to God and receive mercy and grace to help in our time of need.
Assurance of Pardon
Having faithfully confessed and renounced your sin, Christ also has been faithful to forgive your sins and to purify you from all unrighteousness. It is certain, that there is One who has spoken to the Father in your defense, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One who is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and for the sins of the whole world. His grace and peace are with you now. Amen.
Petitions and Supplications, Ending with The Lord's Prayer
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
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Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. [132] Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. [133] Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. [134] Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep your precepts. [135] Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.
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Most of us has seen 3D movie, but I have just occasionally felt the grounds for the usage these technics. And then I got the chance to take part in a 3D effects class. That was strange at first sight to enjoy the class of Péter Deák in comfortable armchair instead of school chairs in a studio in Budaörs.
The subject was 3D filmmaking. Péter started with technical information, which I didn't quite understood at first, but he didn't leave me unsatisfied with my questions, he always show a short example to demonstrate for example the connection between 3D googles and projectors, so I understood it clearly.
In the second half of the class he presented about their work at the Sysplex Film. They primarily get involved with three dimensional movies, so they showed us the first Hungarian 3D short movie titled as Choice. They also make advertisements and built camera systems. This part of the class was the most exciting experience of my semester. I was way far to realize that there is even some company in Hungary who represents this segment of the movie industry. This clarified the actual usage of three dimensional technics.
If a movie is made in 3D at the beginning this method can be a very usable tool in the hand of the director, like the colors to accomplish his or her vision. The whole composition changes, the light and shadow effects, they got a way wider range. It is very inspiriting to think about the very precise engineer work to design the 3D camera systems and to think about the even more complex movies production. I hope soon they will start to produce a 90 minutes long film; I am looking forward to it.
Máté Porkoláb (Budapest Film Academy – ELTE)
Nowadays a movie – if we don't even notice at first – cannot be without visual effect. So it is not only interesting and wise, nevertheless necessary for a director to get a closer look of those technical possibilities. This is important for several reasons: in some cases a few hours can be saved by a half minute work, in the extreme a couple of days even can be saved which means a lot of money. On the other hand there is other perspective causing not to take the same shot, because "we'll fix in it in post". It is important to know about the possibilities. We had the chance to look in this world by the invitation to Budapest Film Academy VFX course, thanks for Jenő Hódi.
In a lot of school they only talk about software and its possibilities. I am not against the usage of presentations, but we got here what we need. The classes are held in the Sysplex Studio, managed by Péter Deák. Today's class was about 3D effects. Péter leaded us effectively and clearly in the process of 3D technics with several examples. He pointed our attention about the possible faults and shared a lot of tips and tricks. We got a summary about the different 3D technics about their advantages and disadvantages, which is important, because if we don't know about the preps in advance on a shooting and the tools for that, it might cause a lot of problems later on.
Péter owns his self-designed and advanced 3D rig (which is the 3rd generation in use) and a lot of production rents from him, I think we can be sure he has a lot of experience and worth to listen what he talks about.
I appreciated the most he took extra time to explain the origins of the tricks and effects to show us their working method. I have never thought about connection between the anaglyph 3D googles the polar filters and the tricks of the old movies. We got even taught how to make 3D movie at home with two projectors and a polar filter which caused a great surprise for all of us. I hope I will make experience with this later because I got very curious.)
Thanks for the course for Jenő and naturally the class for Péter.
Szilárd Komjáthy
A very favorable practice of Jenő Hódi to give opportunity to joy some classes for students who do not officially listed for that particular class and which might be interesting for those students. This happened with us, we could participate the 3D and visual effects class of Péter Deák in the Sysplex Studio. The scene already was very inspiriting, much better than in a regular classroom. The most interesting was, that the three hours class just flew away in a minute, if I had to stay for three more hours I wouldn't notice it. This sums all up.
During the class we got a glimpse of the image crating methods of our brain and eyes and the techniques of the 3D world (from the beginning till the latest ones). We also learned some tricks and interesting facts about the Great train robbery and Sherlock Holmes 2. I also know already what kind of 3D TV worth to buy or how can I install 3D movie room at home with 2 projectors. One of my classmates might even try this one immediately. Well, I wish he succeed and without any pushing I hope he invites me when it is ready.
One could represent a topic either very boring or awfully inexplicably. But Péter Deák's presentation was very plain and exciting; no wonder the time flew away. Although I like 3D movies, visual effects and their technique, in September I was hesitating to take this class. After this event I took a great fancy to make up this fault of mine at the next semester. Thank you for this opportunity for Jenő and the great class for Péter.
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Sunday, June 3, 2012
I get you bridezilla
My favorite thing ever is when it turns out I understand or can completely empathize with something I previously judged or ridiculed. And not like a cynical loving it, I mean seriously love it: I love how it shakes me out of a set reality and reminds me for the umpteenth time "Things are not always what they seem!!!!".
Obsession with the perfect wedding is the newest one. I am doing this series of drawings and the theme is weddings and brides so I have been scouring through bunch of wedding blogs and O.M.G!!! Like a proper American-mall-hanging-teenage-girl OMG. There are so many beautiful things out there and that industry, I feel, is being a bit mean. They are taking advantage of a delicate emotional time in peoples lives and "selling them happiness" in the form of sets and lace and candles and flower arrangements and ribbons and cakes and table cloths. AND there are seriously cool stuff out there! Not only things that my aunties would like. I mean properly cool designer shop/Urban Outfitters/ Anthropologie kind of cool stuff. And I can absolutely see how in that moment, when you are having a party to celebrate your (fingers crossed) only marriage to a person you think is very very cool you would want only the coolest napkins ANYONE has ever seen. I totally get that now.
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- AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 1:21 AM
I hear you. I still don't get the wedding fuzz, but I love it too when I go from hating something to totally understanding what's going on... it's the nice kind of humbling!ReplyDelete
Oh it happens to the best of us. I realized I may have gone overboard when we moved, and I found 2 boxes of that votive I HAD TO HAVE, sitting in the basement. I am still holding out hope we find a use for them again, perhaps a nice table centerpiece for a dinner party?ReplyDelete
Your illustrations are so classic & poetic. The intimacy & elegance of the upper one is overwhelming.ReplyDelete
Sure, excitement is fantastic but obsessing over weddings, especially an aspiration to have "the perfect wedding" seems just obscene to me - seriously for people who have no other problems in life *rolls eyes*
Hugs, A long-time single who would be grateful just to have a partner (even if it`s not marriage & not perfect)


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I loved this dress and received several complements. I was smitten by the V shaped back. Having pockets was a major plus, perfect place for my cell phone and lip gloss. The dress so super comfortable which made it easier to dance the night away.
I ended up having to wear the size ten as the dress fits snug in the rib cage area but was little loose in the strap area. It was overall very pretty and a little too long for my liking but I ran with it.
This dress is true to size. Absolutely perfect. Amazing high to low with cut out in back. Beautiful sequin top.
The dress was perfect. I received compliments all evening and the pockets were super convenient.
This dress is incredibly flattering and comfortable. Perfect for a formal occasion. I wore it to a gala and received many compliments. Only downside is that the waist is quite narrow. Looks great with black heels.
The sequin details on the dress was exquisite. Loved the pockets. I would definitely rent this dress again.
I didn't end up wearing this dress because it was just a tad too long on me and it didn't quite match my event's dress code. But it was absolutely so pretty and well-made and I wish I could have worn it!
I wore this for a NYE dinner party, and it was perfect! It leads itself to be really dressed up, or down, depending what you pair it with! The pockets also made it perfect to ditch my small clutch. I usually wear an 8 and went with the 10 since it is fitted at the waist. Overall very comfortable!
The fit was perfect! The only thing I noticed is that since I have really petite shoulders the right strap would occasionally slip off my shoulder. I got so many compliments on the dress. Perfect for a black tie event!
Fit is true to size, perfect for big bust. Very warm good for winter.
Beautiful dress and comfortable. It has a unique shape with the flared skirt so it stands out a little more than your typical little black dress. Pockets were also great. Perfect for a formal wedding.
This was my first RTR. The process was so easy. This dress was stunning and I received many compliments.
Wore to a Fall Wedding and it was perfect for the occasion. The sequins on the top portion do make dancing difficult because they scratch when you're dancing, but other than that it was a comfortable dress & was very flattering.
I loved this dress ! I would have preferred the size 4 but it was not available. I was hesitant bc you can not wear a bra but worked out no problem. The pic was taken later in the evening so it's a bit wrinkled. It looks better in person frankly than my picture.
This dress was a true stunner. Didn't look like much on the hanger but it was really cute on. The sequin top portion is beautiful and perfect for a fancy black tie optional wedding. I loved the pockets and used them to poof up the dress a bit. I didn't find it as poofy as others had said -- maybe because it's been worn a few times??? I'm also straight and narrow shaped so perhaps i didn't have anything to poof it out. It fit great - I wore a 2 which is my normal size. I didn't have to pull on anything or adjust anything all night. I wore stickies since you can't wear a bra with this one. I'm also small chested if that helps with your sizing needs. All in all --- a great dress! Thank you RTR!
Love, love, love this dress! I ordered the 0 and 2 and both fit but I went with the larger size because the dress fell perfectly at my waist. It had the right poof and the lovely hi-low hem. I got so many compliments and I kinda want to buy this dress now.
Loved this dress. I receive so many compliments on it. The big pockets were perfect and the back was really pretty too. It was pretty tight around my ribs but the rest of the dress for perfectly.
Perfect for someone tall. I am 5'11" and this hit my exactly where it hits the model. The open back is perfect this dress is amazing.
I had a family emergency that prevented me from wearing the dress for our wedding anniversary dinner but I loved the dress and hated not being able to wear it. The four fit perfectly. Other reviewers stated they didn't find the hem as dramatic as on the model but it was asymmetrical from the side on me. The model is definitely posing to show off the asymmetrical hemline so it wasn't as noticeable from the front. Looking forward to another occasion to rent this dress again.
I wore this dress for a wedding. The wedding was a bit more casual than I'd anticipated and I felt a little overdressed, but I felt lovely in the ML dress. There is some slight itching around the armpit of the gown. I'd recommend putting some makeup primer on your arm to reduce the rubbing (really!). You can wear a regular bra, but stick some fashion tape on the straps to keep it in place. The hi-lo hem is not that dramatic, but is noticeable. The dress really nipped in at my waist (my trouble spot). the pleating made my rather small bum look pretty big. Overall, I recommend this.
Beautiful comfortable fit! Very true to size. Slight high low gave it some modern flair. Pockets were a great touch. I wore a stick on bra due to the low cut back of the dress. Great touch. Overall I loved this rental. Great for a fall wedding. Received a ton of compliments.
Perfect for a black tie wedding or formal occasion. Great for dancing and very true to size. Highly recommend!
I rented this dress for a last-minute formal gala I had to attend. I normally wear a size 2, but had to get a 0 since the 2 wasn't available. It was a little tight in the waist and bust areas, but that was expected with a slightly smaller size. It was a beautiful dress overall, loved the high-low hemline and the beading is great. I especially loved the low back. The beading can scratch your arm, but I only really noticed it 2-3 times over the course of the evening. I'm also 4'11 so the high hemline hit slightly below my knee, which I would've preferred above, but it still looked fine. Overall, I recommend this dress.
This dress fit perfectly. I tried it on at home and was so excited to wear it to my friends wedding. I got to the hotel with only my size 6 band put it on when my friend noticed a small tear in the seam by the zipper. Since it was too late to go get another dress I wore it anyway and no one noticed the tear until the end of the night when, by that time it had gradually gotten bigger. I would definitely wear this all the time if I owned it because I got tons of compliments.
I received so many compliments! It does run smalI so size up for your backup, as other renters have said. The 8 fit slightly better in the top, but seemed a lot poofier on the bottom than the 6, so I sized down. The back is low so I wore a low-back bra adapter with a regular bra. I was also able to wear a Squeem waist cincher without it showing. And the pockets were so much fun! Overall, I was very happy with this adorable dress and would definitely recommend it.
The fit is great! Only issue is the sequins under your arm! But once you start partying and dancing you don't even notice. The pockets were amazing
I wore this dress to a black tie wedding and received so many compliments! I ordered a size 0 and size 2, and ended up wearing the 0. It fit great and was super comfortable (the pockets were great!). I definitely recommend this dress, especially if you are looking for something a little bit different for a black tie function.
The dress ran pretty small so I ended up not wearing it and went with something else. Although I didn't wear it, it is a stunning dress and I am considering getting it again, this time I'll know what size to get.
It was my first time using RTR and I rented this dress for a friend's wedding. The size 10 fit was nearly perfect; just the tiniest bit loose in the shoulder straps, but I often have that problem with formal dresses being a size 10 and having a smaller C cup. That being said, I still loved the fit of the dress and got lots of compliments! It was very comfortable and I was able to wear a strapless bra that fastened low. I loved the dramatic cut of the skirt, and the sequins did not scratch.
I really loved wearing this dress...it was fun and looked really great on. I especially loved the pockets it has. The down side is that it looks awful in photos if the angle is anything but for the front. It makes your backside look really huge but other than that it was perfect.
This dress is beautiful and fit me perfectly. Good for someone who is small on top with wider hips. Extremely flattering and super fun!
This is one of those dresses that feels complete. I rented earring for a little extra sparkle but that's all I needed. If you like showing off a little of your back, go for this. I did not wear a bra but I'm rather flat-chested. Loved it. In three words: pockets, poof, style.
Fit is true to size! Perfect for black tie event or cocktail party!
I wore this dress to a winter wedding and really liked it. It was great for dancing, and the beading was surprisingly not irritating where my arm hit it. I wore my hair in a high pony and wore matte red lipstick and it really gave it a high fashion feel. Would definitely recommend.
This was my first time using RTR and it was really fun and worked out well for a wedding I was attending in Chicago! This dress was perfection. Random strangers were complimenting me all night long! The dress is a high low which I loved! There was just enough sparkle to make it festive for a late fall/early winter wedding. I am a six and did wear the six in this dress. I felt like it was very true to size. I also was able to wear a normal bra and then used a strap extender from Victoria's Secret to pull down the back so you couldn't see the bra in the back. The back of the dress does come to a lower "v". It hit in all the right places on my body. I really loved this dress and it made me feel perfect and festive for the occasion!
I was nervous the dress would be tight in the bust, but it fit my body perfectly! I was extremely happy with my dress choice!
Dress was gorgeous! Loved the pockets! Does run tad bit small, but overall beautiful dress!!
Party said cocktail attire so I was worried I would be overdressed with all the beading on the dress but you can really dress this up or down with the right jewelry. The length and style was perfect.


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Guyanese Roti
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp shortening (lard, ghee, vegetable shortening, butter)
1 cup water
Oil and Butter Baste:
2 tbsp butter/margarine/butter substitute
1/2 cup olive oil
Combine flour, baking powder and shortening in a large mixing bowl. Mix together until shortening is blended into the flour. Form a well in the center of the ingredients. Add water and knead together to form a soft dough. Cover dough with a damp paper towel to prevent the top from crusting and let sit for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. After dough has sat for at least 30 mins, separate dough into 3 equal pieces.
Oiling off the roti:
Using a rolling pin, roll a piece of the separated dough into a large thin disk (similar to a large tortilla). Add about 1 tbsp of oil and butter baste to the rolled out dough (see end for directions for making baste). Using a knife make an incision from the center to one end of the dough, and roll dough to form a cone. Tuck ends into bottom of cone and push cone tip into the base. Repeat for other two pieces of dough. Let sit for another 30 minutes. Reserve remaining oil and butter baste for cooking the roti.
Cooking roti:
Preheat a large skillet / tawah (traditional cast iron skillet for roti) on medium heat. Roll out one oiled off roti into a large thin disk, about 1/8 inch thickness (like a large tortilla). Place roti on the warm skillet or tawah. Cook until tiny bubbles / air pockets appear on the top of the roti. Flip and baste with the remaining butter and oil baste. Cook for about 1 minute (for as long as it will take to apply the baste). Flip again and apply baste to the other side. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Then remove from heat. Clap roti (if you have those skills) or put roti in a covered bowl and shake to separate the layers and release the air pockets (see video for how to).
Oil and Butter Baste (for oiling and cooking roti)
Combine 2 tbsp butter / margarine / butter substitute and 1/2 cup olive/vegetable oil in a small mixing bowl. Microwave until butter has melted (about 30 seconds). Mix together melted butter and oil. Use to baste roti.
Tips and Ramblings:
1. Roti takes time. If you try to rush it you will end up with a not so flaky dough.
2. Don't let dough sit for more than 1 hour in the first stage or it will get dry and crusty.
3. Roti is fattening. There is no way around it if you want great roti.
4. You can substitute 1 cup flour for 1 cup whole wheat flour.
5. Traditionally roti is cooked on a tawah. I have a tawah, but found a really great cast iron skillet that is flat and more reliable than my tawah, so I prefer to use that
Recipe by metemgee blog.


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When I first started teaching at CCSF a young Korean student firmly told me that there were no homosexuals in his country. Just a few years later another Korean student, and his global classmates, were bringing photos to class from The Gay Pride parade. There has been an international cultural shift among young people and the conversation about LGBTQ identity has become more open. I have a male student who tells stories in class about his husband. And I also have other students who express a religious opinion that homosexuality is a sin. I know that I have LGBTQ students from across genders, across cultures, across class, across caste, and across abilities in my classes. I want them to know, without embarrassment, that they are seen and that they are safe in my class.
The Gay Pride Movement is part of San Francisco's culture and people flock here from around the world to live in freedom. And so I have developed lessons, as part of my Civil Rights curriculum, on LGBTQ Rights as a Human Rights Issue. When approached this way, all students are able to connect to the universal desire to live in safety. And many look to the culture of their home country with new eyes and a fresh commitment to building LGBTQ movements there.
The NY Times did a beautiful series on Coming Out a few years ago, and my students were very moved by an interactive photo essay by John Albuquerque, a young man describing his life experience growing up gay in The Bronx. It is a very personal story and the students are moved by it. It easily led into a research assignment on the high rate of suicide among LGBTQ youth and best practices for preventing bullying and harassment. It made my students curious to know more about The Queer Resource Center on our campus and The SF LGBT Center in our city.
This set a frame for us, as a learning community, to explore LGBTQ protection as a commitment made by The United Nations. From there we explored some California history, studying Proposition 6 written in 1978 by State Senator John Briggs that would have prevented gays and lesbians from serving as public school teachers. And we studied the local boycott of orange juice in response to Anita Bryant and her proposal for a special referendum attacking LGBTQ rights. That gave us the foundation to understand the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, elected to the city's Board of Supervisors, who built coalitions across San Francisco communities to defeat John Briggs and Anita Bryant, activating a proud and resilient LGBTQ community where citizens could live without shame. There is so much rich history, from The riots at Compton's Cafe in San Francisco to Stonewall Riots in New York city, and beyond.
This weekend my city, San Francisco, celebrates its annual Pride Parade in style. The Rainbow Flag, a symbol of unity for the LGBTQ community was created here, and wherever you go this week you'll see this flag flying, as people from all over the world gather to celebrate the freedom to love. In this spirit of festivity, as educators and lifelong learners, let's remember the vision, the courage and the love exemplified by those who fought for this moment of self-expression. Freedom of expression for LGBTQ folk is still a human rights issue and the safety of the LGBTQ community is still real. As educators and lifelong learner let's study this history, tell these stories in our classrooms with pride.


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David Goldblatt
Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, was founded in 1886 after the discovery there of large underground deposits of gold. Almost from its beginnings, the geographic demography of the city was largely determined by the reluctance of the white population to live among or in proximity to people of color. Whites controlled government and the mines and they required Blacks, Asians and Coloreds, people of mixed race, to live on the less salubrious fringes of the city – though not so far as to deny them the benefit of their labor and the spending of their income. The demography of Johannesburg was shaped by racial segregation long before apartheid.
For 17 year-old David Goldblatt, it was a shock when the National Party, many of whose leaders had supported the Nazis, won the 1948 parliamentary election. Born to Jewish parents of Lithuanian origin, he had witnessed racism and experienced anti-semitism in his childhood in Randfontein, a gold-mining town near Johannesburg. For a young man from a liberal background, a future under an openly racist regime was a gloomy prospect and Goldblatt seriously considered emigrating. But he stayed in South Africa and still lives there today. He became the most important chronicler in the country. For twelve years, he worked in and eventually managed his father's men's clothing shop. But after his death in 1962 he was able to fulfill a long-held ambition to devote himself fully to photography. In the years that followed, he came to realize how much his home country meant to him, despite his abhorrence of the political situation. His personal work has consisted of a series of critical explorations of South African society. One of these is an essay on Afrikaners – the section of the population whose influence on society he most disliked and feared, but who nevertheless fascinated him with the physicality of their presence in and deep-rooted ties with the country. He became aware that he himself was part of the complex structures whose values he has persistently probed and explored with the camera. Not as an activist or radical – his photographs are not of demonstrations or spectacular events – rather, in tranquil yet unsettling images of everyday life that draw the viewer in as a witness to the state of South African society. The restrained and subtle language of his pictures does not dilute their political significance.
"Johannesburg has changed," David Goldblatt says today. "Everyone may live and work where they wish. But the demographics of the past will haunt us for many years to come. The city is still deeply fragmented. That, tragically, is its nature." He knows what he is talking about. After all, he has been photographing there for some 60 years.
Biographical information
born in Randfontein, Soth Africa in a Jewish Lithuanian family
1948 - 1962
tries to work as a photojournalist for magazines while running his father's men's outfitting business
sold his fathers shop and works full time as a professional photographer for international magazines (Life, Picture Post)
founded the "Market Photography Workshop" in Johannesburg as a lyceum especially for members of discriminated social groups
began working on a 15 year project that would culminate in the publication of "South Africa: The Structure of Things Then" (published in 1998)
he was the first South African to be given a one-person exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York
received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts at the University of Cape Town Publication
received an Honorary Doctorate of Literature from the University of the Witwatersrand
received the Hasselblad award
received Cartier-Bresson Award
died in Johannesburg, South Africa.


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13th October 2016 - 4 mins read
Age : 20
Gender : Female
Message : Dear 3aibandthecity,
I wrote and deleted this about a hundred times. I don't know where to start and how to start. But, basically, I'm 20, I'm getting married and I am so incredibly worried about my future because I don't know what the heck I want to do with it. This is the first part. The second part: I am living an absolute lie. I don't like the hijab that I never wanted to wear, I don't like my abaya, and I am not as religious as my family thinks I am. The girl that they know is not at all who I truly am.
Third part: I have dreams. I want to continue with my masters studies, and I want to become an author. But, I'm afraid that none of these could ever happened due to my conservative community.
Fourth part. I'm a quiet person by nature. I don't particularly enjoy parties or social functions because they make me tremble and they make me nervous, and I always end up crying at the end of the night. I have a fear that my future husband's family might hate me because of this.
All of these things roll around in my head and I can never think straight because of them. I cry about it. It seems so silly, but I can't sleep at night. I feel that I'm confused and impulsive and that I have no identity because I am living a lie, and I'm just stuck in a bubble of fear. Will marriage free me? Will I be allowed to express my true and honest self? Will I just become a homemaker and a mother and disappear? Will I ever stop being so afraid of my family? And the questions never, ever, ever end. It's a cycle. I want freedom. I want happiness. I want peace of mind. Not this clutter and confusion.
P.S. This is an absolute mess. I don't know how else to word it. I'm so sorry.
Dear Confused, Female, 20
Thank you so much for reaching out. And I apologise that replying took me some time.
All through the message I had only one thought going through my head. Someone is screaming for help. I really feel awful reading those lines because they contain everything I hope women wouldn't have to endure anymore in our society. Please, do not apologise. What you go through is actually very serious.
The hijab is a very delicate matter and I made it a habit to not talk too much about religion on this platform because not everyone will agree on everything said in that regard, not only from myself but everyone who has and shares an opinion about point of views. I always believed that religion is and should be a very private matter, hence you will never get to hear my own private opinion. Your connection to religious beliefs is private and none has the right to make you disclose anything you feel or think if you are not willing to. The mistake parents often do is that they force their children to follow a thought school without actually explaining it. And when questions arise they are just bulldozed or redirected with meaningless phrases, such as: This is the right thing to do. No discussion.
A couple of years ago I had to take some very unusual measures to handle a case I was supervising at the time. I contacted different scholars from all over the world to get their opinion on how I should proceed. The nature of the case is not of importance but the essential message I got out of this experience helped me ever since.
All scholars had one opinion in common. Firstly, none can force anyone to do anything. Parents are encouraged (obliged) to teach their children what they believe is right but if the child at a later point in adult life decides to take a different route, there is nothing they can really do about it. There is no chains that can be used to bind a child to a specific mindset. Secondly, questions are not only allowed but also necessary. It is always better to admit lack of knowledge than using phrases like the one I have written before. That will allow parents and children to go on a learning journey together.
Unfortunately, cultural stances often do not approve authority to be questioned. I cannot tell you what to do with the hijab, this is not my place. But I will tell you this. Go on a knowledge journey and draw your own conclusion only that way wearing it or not wearing it will be genuine.
The other and very prominent issue you described is your marriage plans. You have not described the person you are going to marry. Just as if he was a ghost. I am not even sure if you had a chance to get to know him. From all you described, it does not seem like there is a flow communication between you two. You concerns orbit around his family and how they would perceive you. The only person who can help you deal with that is actually him. Does he know how you feel about social situations? Does he know that his wife is most likely going to be an introvert?
Marrying someone will never free you. Because the nature of commitment is to be responsible for another person and to be consulting them every step along the path you are going to walk together. But Marriage can and is very rewarding if you are with a partner who is not only understanding but also supportive. Does he know about your ambitions to become a writer? What does he think of it, if yes? If marrying him is the only option at this point because cultural reasons dictate it, you have to find a way to him and to his thoughts. Otherwise, both of you will suffer.
I guess, I have only two very concrete suggestions for you:
*Talk to your future spouse and try to plan a life together that seems promising for both of you.
*If you are an aspiring writer: WRITE. Let nothing and none pull you away from this. Masters or not, write! Every day and every minute. Maybe publish anonymously on a blog at first. If you stay consistent, even without visual success, I will guarantee you, you will have a virtual place that only belongs to you and makes you happy.
Good Luck,


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Nature play for well grounded children
In those moments of over stimulation or if you are tempted for screen time, honestly this can replace screen time so easily and also is a beautiful way of bringing calm when you can see them spiral into the depths of tantrum-ville. I know because I've done it. At the very beginning of mumma-hood i didn't see much harm in watching a little TV, we haven't done that since Z was almost 2. So 2 years of learning so many more amazing ways to keep busy babes occupied. Screen time is for a whole other blog post, but for now i wanted to share one simple step to take into living more consciously with your family.
Head outside and off on an adventure with a basket to collect things from nature in your garden or if you don't have a garden, go for a walk nearby your home. The collection part is of course not important, but that gives the kids a mission to be excited about. This is such a good way to learn not only about your surrounds but also about what you come across, which animals live in that tree? How come these leaves are yellow and not green anymore? This is a treat for the sensations, touching different textures, slippery rocks, furry leaves, soft petals. Smelling the scents in the garden and in the air. Listening to the surrounds, birds singing, whatever you have going on around you, stopping to listen and tread carefully for a moment, its almost like practicing a meditation for kids, and yourself! I feel so utterly happy when I spend time with Zephyr doing this, it has to be my favourite thing to do with him. Its amazing how kids are just so curious and they notice everything!! As adults, we may breeze our eyes over the ladybird on a leaf flapping her wings, but they are bound to notice and be amazed, and something like that truly is incredible to watch especially for such small and fresh young eyes. Its such a beautiful way to teach them to respect nature and also even just how to carefully pick the right flowers, herbs, berries ect. It gives them confidence in their surrounds, they know what is where and it sparks an interest in being outside more, wanting to go back and check on things that they may have noticed earlier, maybe to check if that snail is still on the path or if they can find a butterfly. There is so much goodness that comes out of adventuring outside in search of something to collect and use. I cant get the necessity of this activity across enough. On the 'adventures' when you bring a basket of things home, i like to honour that these items have been selected by the kids as worthy of holding a place in my home, yikes I know that chunk of dried mud isn't exactly what you'd been dreaming of for the mantle piece, but create some craft or adding them to a nature table is wonderful. Even if they live outside in a special spot, this will encourage the kids to be more happy to go on collection adventures again.
I personally love to be close by to Zephyr as this is an activity with intention to share with each other, yet once he is immersed and interested, i really make a point of trying not to distract his attention too much by constantly showing him things, pointing at things ect.. It's so nice to see his own imagination and thoughts just wander and then ask me questions about something or proudly show me something, or maybe we will find something togother that he can keep safe for us. I think if we give them some quiet space (and by that i don't mean scrolling through your phone while they are gazing at the flowers) I mean, letting them have their own time, with knowing we are being peaceful yet inquisitive togother. Sure, i also might race him home afterwards, or do some summersaults with him, it doesn't all have to be peaceful, laugher is the best, but he's had those special focused moments to engage with his surroundings and really feel it! After all, as adults we need a bit of peace and tranquility sometimes don't we!
Although this blog post is based on the most simple idea, i hope by reading this it inspires you to place more emphasis on these moments & know that life can be pretty simple for children, and above all, nature is life ~ so get to know it.
So now, when kids are crazy, go and enjoy some outside frolicking.


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And The Gray Came Swept In, Gobbling Up The Day
A couple of weeks ago, I made it out to the ocean on a nice afternoon, hoping to catch the sunset. But as that time approached, the clouds – the kind that envelope everything from the horizon and up – blew in. Ahh, such is (weather) life in the Northwest!
Whidbey Island, Washington, U.S.A.