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Same As It Ever Was….
Four days ago I wrote Stop Preaching To The Choir about what ALL anti-obamanation voters will need to do to defeat The One in 4 years. I know quite a few of you have read and commented on it and maybe, I am once again, ahead of my time or a legend in my own mind….I don't know which, BUT damn, if it is not still ringing true.
Tomorrow will mark two weeks since our country was bamboozeled into voting for the empty chair and now I am reading that Senator Clinton will accept the SOS job from, of all newspapers?….the Guardian UK. This post is not all about HRC, but I thought I would throw the tidbit out there.
Hillary Clinton plans to accept the job of secretary of state offered by Barack Obama, who is reaching out to former rivals to build a broad coalition administration, the Guardian has learned.
Obama's advisers have begun looking into Bill Clinton's foundation, which distributes millions of dollars to Africa to help with development, to ensure that there is no conflict of interest. But Democrats do not believe that the vetting is likely to be a problem.
Clinton would be well placed to become the country's dominant voice in foreign affairs, replacing Condoleezza Rice. Since being elected senator for New York, she has specialised in foreign affairs and defence. Although she supported the war in Iraq, she and Obama basically agree on a withdrawal of American troops.
Clinton, who still harbours hopes of a future presidential run, had to weigh up whether she would be better placed by staying in the Senate, which offers a platform for life, or making the more uncertain career move to the secretary of state job.
So there you have it. The final nail in HRC's coffin with her base, and one can hope that it will be the end of her political career as The One will throw her to the lions when it suits him. Does that anger some people? It should not; what should anger you is that she betrayed her promise to you, me, and the rest of the 18 million, campaigned for the empty suit and now is going to be doing his bidding, giving up a more powerful position and joining the Progressive Socialist Party. Oops, did I say joining? That is incorrect, since I know from my research for the Socialism articles that she was trained by Alinsky too and is an integral part of bringing globalism to our shores. Are any of the scales falling from your eyes yet?
Please take a moment to think about this; she did not have to campaign her soul out for him, did she? She does not have to take the position of SOS, does she? Did The One pay off her campaign debt YET? Please ask yourselves, what is her payoff? What does she gain from crawling up from the foot of the bed?
Now, back to the post at hand. Same as it ever was…..I just took a jaunt around to the PUMA sites and the conservative blogs and by and large they are STILL TALKING ABOUT THE SAME OLD SHIT! Misogyny, sexism, Hillary don't do it, and why Obama beat the Republicans. Excuse me…but how long is it going to take people to WAKE UP? Are all you folks going to be talking about these same issues in 4 years when this bastard gets re-elected? Have you taken the time to join all the grassroots efforts, (PUMA and Conservative, no matter what your party affiliation), listed in the blogroll in LARGE CAPS? That is what it is going to take to nail his ass the second time around, and keep the global socialists from being in power for more than 8 freakin' years.
I am thinking that if everybody is going to be sitting around blogging and bitching about the same old stuff, then you might as well pack it up right now….you are not doing anything but exactly what The One wants you to. He wants you bitching about the little issues and not forming the grassroots army to match his own that is already light years ahead of his opposition and is growing moment by moment. You are not paying attention to what will make the difference, you are just having one big pity party. Meanwhile, this snake oil salesman:
and this group of power and money hungry frauds:
are going to be controlling this country and turning it into another EU State along with the help of the Clintons.
Hele Mai!
Comments38 Responses to "Same As It Ever Was…."
PUMA is becoming a spin-off of NOW, just another liberal 'women's rights' organization that rejects the fact that not all women are liberals. It has already been proven how ineffectual this is in the grand scheme of things.
I rarely visit PUMA sites anymore because they are stuck in the sexist this and that meme. It saddens me that they can't get past themselves and see the larger picture.
Right now the government is committing fraud on a grand scale with the bailout. We have no clue where $290 billion dollars has gone because there is no oversight. The PUMAs need to address this.
They need to join up with the other grassroots movement before it is too late. We need an army…to defeat The One and his cabal in Congress.
I agree with the comment above.
One other thing some people on other blogs think the PUMAs are either irrelevant or figment of someone's imagination…and the first thought maybe true…irrelevant.
We now know why The Clinton's campaigned so hard for The One…and their reward. A White House full of Clintonistas…and very high profile cabinet spot in The One's Administration.
And yes Hillary really did betray her 18 million supporters…
This is the conversation between my husband and I…Hillary's betrayal.
And now I wonder every day why I spent my money and time to hit the road for Hillary in four states. I feel a deep abiding regret for doing it too.
Now that McCain is kissing The One's feet, I am glad I didn't volunteer to campaign for him. I certainly didn't need more regret!
NavyVet – yes the PUMAs do not realize that they are marginalizing themselves by focusing on the tidbits and not the whole shebang. I wonder how long it will take and how many will open their eyes? At this point, not too many I think. So sad.
Our sight is PUMA and while we are angry as hell as women, we also are angry at the Dem Party and see them for what they are …SCUM…for enabling all this economic mess. And the foreign policy stuff. We are pissed at the bunch, the Clintons and their hackery and we see what you see!!!
We at IA DO NOT ACCEPT this crap of folding back into the Dem Party and we will continue to raise flags and try to inform about what either the Dems or Repugs do to screw the country!!!
We are trying to be TRUTHSEEKERS and I may be changing my little PUMA bit on the left of the page to reflect that
Insight! sorry if I offended you – your site is NOT one of the sites I was writing about – Keep it up – Country First!
To all….welcome to the Vast Right Wing conspiracy.
You are now seeing what we all saw years ago….the Clintons are all about the Clintons. Period.America is just their personal playground/bank.
And McCain? Well, he can kiss my ass. He is just as bad as they are. He can't be bothered to stand up for Sarah Palin…who was the one after all that we were all voting for…but he can take the time to kiss TheOne's ring?
Fah! We need to start getting people in line for office that have something to really offer the American people…and not worry about party lines. Although, I must say that since the dems have turned into socialists I won't be voting for any of them until they change back in to "just" the loyal opposition to the republicans. Right now they are the disloyal opposition to Americans.
Now if we could only get all those that are dissatisfied with both parties to join ONE INDIE PARTY! Now I know that is a Pipe Dream! I think I will just focus on the grassroots army. 🙂
Ghost is right…..
Okay Clinton bashers, it's reality time.
First, as in all things HRC, I will believe it when it comes out of her mouth.
Second, what is going to save this nation is not an independent party, but the realization that all politicians are self-serving, lying asshats. The Clintons don't own that category, or were Bush and Cheney not sucking this country dry for eight years with Halliburton's no-bid contracts?
What is an independent party going to accomplish, replace Obama with another scumbag that has an R in front of its name instead of a D? That is not a plan.
You want change? I'll give you change. Americans no longer filing their taxes. That's change. Americans using their constitutional powers to take control of the federal government and force it to operate within the confines of the Constitution. That's change.
Trading one fascist for another is not change.
63 million idiots thought Bush was doing such a great job they voted for him again. 67 million voted for an idiot who thinks there are 57 states. That means that more than 1 in 3 Americans are so incredibly stupid that if breathing were not rooted in an involuntary nerve impulse they would all drop dead.
Sorry, this country is permanently set on stupid. Release the ravenous dogs.
If PUMAs are not going to make amending the Constitution and reforming government its number one priority then it is a complete waste of time.
DT, everyone's pissing me off again…not you of course because I know you're as pissed as I am. We need to stop relying on parties and politicians. And we can't rely on Americans because too many are braindead stupid. Again, release the ravenous dogs.
Halliburton….did you know,shtuey, that soros owns quite a bit of that company? The same soros that now owns the democrat party.
And this:"If PUMAs are not going to make amending the Constitution"
No no no no NO and double NOOOOOOOO….
Are you kidding? what are you going to tell me next, that the constitution is a *gag* "living" document?
Now this I can get behind…" Americans no longer filing their taxes. That's change."
Seriously, is there anyone that doesn't know what politicians are…except for all the idiots that voted for a messiah…hah!….I think we are all quite aware of what a politician is.
Clinton "bashers" ??? Seriously?
What do you need? If it walks and talks and screws over it's own country like a snake….guess what? It's a snake.
And, to be accurate, only 52% of this country seems to be set on stupid………
Shtuey, Ghost – take it easy you two. I love you both and though you don't realize it right this moment – you two are waaaayyyyyyy closer than you think. Get to know each other, visit each others sites and look at more than one post. Can you do that for the Monster?
This is EXACTLY what I have been saying.
The fatal problem with an Independent Party is that it has no power.
The ONLY way to make a difference is for PUMA and the Centrists to form an organization and join the Republican party.
Why, you may ask. Very simply because the Republican Party is the minority party and it doesn't have an organized radical organization, also known as ACORN.
If this organization was able to form itself and concentrated in advancing people that will conform to advancing the core centrist agenda, then, it can and will make a difference.
Otherwise, it's all talk and nothing more than just talk.
Think about it. If such an organization could have voting discipline, then, it can nominate centrist candidates in the primary process.
And THAT is where the difference can be made.
Otherwise, we stuck between having to choose between 2 bad candidates that nobody wants to vote for. Either a radical liberal or a radical conservative.
What we need is candidates that have centrist ideology. Which is very hard to accomplish because the candidate has to appeal to the radical part of either party.
In the end, in order to make a difference, this organization needs to have about 20 million members, voting discipline, and willingness to work for the advancement of the cause.
ooookay diamond…just for you.
actually i think we are pretty close together. after all i voted for bush twice and i am more than willing to admit that the second time was a mistake. "maybe" [except here's where the lame-o pick the lesser of two evils really kicks in] even the first. BUT, and this is a big one, seriously can anyone here even imagine what it would have been like to have al "where's that BUCKET of ice cream when i need it" gore as president after 9/11?
really, please….don't just knee jerk, think about it. my family lived in the middle east…my sister was born there…and they don't respect kumbaya….they only respect force or the threat of force combined with the power and will to back it up. i wish we lived in this swell world where everyone could be rational too…but we don't period.
Ghost – what you and Shtuey have in common is your deep love of this country and it's constitution. I agree with both of you on alot of issues AND I disagree with both of you on alot of issues, but the constant is that both of you have OPEN MINDS and are willing to consider all positions instead of just being democrat, republican, liberal, conservative, centrist…blah, blah, blah. You understand me and I think if both of you took the time you would be as impressed as I have been with both of you!
Wow Tired- what an excellent perspective – only problem is the Republican party ain't what it used to be and I mean way back when it started as the anti-slavery party – not when the conservative right wing took it over. It has that brand now – they have to change it to the common sense, centrist, American agenda.
To Diamond Tiger,
I have a few ideas, however, nothing is going to happen unless PUMA, Dems for McCain, and centrists are willing to organize under a single organization that will adhere to voting discipline.
That's the whole key. Voting Discipline.
If the organization can deliver all of it's members to support a candidate, then, the candidate can tailor their message to attract the center-right or center-left, fully confident of the monolithic support from the organization. This setup should be able to carry most of the time and most of the places.
In order to make this work, the organization must have a set of core principles that need total adherence from the candidate.
And these principles have to have UNANIMOUS agreement from ALL members of the organization.
Obviously, wedge issues would not be in those principles. i.e. abortion.
Some of principles would be,
1-Balancing of budget through spending cuts, not cutting the rate of growth, actually cutting spending.
2-Teacher accountability for better education reform
3-No Special Interest or Lobby money.
4-All earmarks must be voted by the full body to be included in a bill, no middle-of-night inclusion of earmarks that nobody knows about.
In another words, NO PORK.
I'm sure most centrists can agree to these principles.
Because of #3, the organization members must be willing to contribute a certain amount to the candidates per election cycle.
It shouldn't be much because if you have a million member strong, $10 from each member would be $10 million and a congressional candidate should be able to run within this budget.
As for member's point of view, $10 is nothing compared to the massive amount of waste by the government, porking of a bill, that eventually cost the taxpaper, you, me and everyone else, all year around.
And members should agree that additions to the core principles should only be approved by 90% agreement. I would think that is quite fair.
I'm sure that others will have more principles that they would like to include in the core set, however, they should be careful to recommend anything that could divide the organization.
Only sticking with things that we can all agree on, initially, would be the right thing to do.
Ghost, my point is that we need a significant paradigm shift that neither party is going to deliver…because they have no vested interest in doing so. In order to create that shift history tells us there are two possibilities…cut off the money, or cut off the power. I prefer both.
I should rephrase when I say amend the Constitution. What I mean to say is that we should exercise our powers granted to us in the Constitution; specifically the power to petition for a redress of grievances, as stated in Amendment I, and use our powers under Amendments IX and X to create citizen driven institutions to which our elected officials are directly beholden. Let's face it, voting is bullshit.
DT…you DIDN'T offend us! Just wanted to reassure people that we are not all about sexism…We have a few posts "pent up" currently, but we've go the Scanners (political and foreign) we put together and also other pieces in the works…
It will take some time to regroup, but we are all catching our breath and getting a lot of frustration off our chests. Some of us "old farts" have lived through so much and we see it all over again and gee, it's so aggravating!!!
So, that's what's going on now…but we do have other fish to try and want to help out anybody else who has a means of organzing a "resistance movement."
"got" the Scanners…SORRY!
It's not a done deal yet. Until Jan. 20th something could trip Obama up. The problem is getting the word out in spite of this vast socialist network that has been decades in the making. Obama is not qualified to be president because he is not a natural born citizen. Obama is not qualified to be president because he never bothered to register for the Selective Service. If anyone looked, it appears that he has also committed treason, felonies, and there may be something about Donald Young and others. We say we're in danger of a constitutional crisis. Saul Alinsky's disciples would say "goodie".
Tired – I can see you have thought this out and I agree but I think you really need to read Stop Preaching To The Choir if you haven't already. When I figure out how to get the PUMAs and the Conservatives at the same table, then we will be getting somewhere. And I don't mean Republican Conservatives, I mean American Conservatives, Moderates and Liberals.
Ghost? Do you see what I see now?
(The Monster has zero tolerance for stupid people – I don't even acknowledge their appearance.)
Shtuey….I agree with everything you say until you get to the "voting is bullshit" part.
What would you have in it's place?
My three sons [I know….sounds so lame] are all in their twenties and they keep saying that we need a third party……I then point out that we already have several to which they say yeah but….
Yeah but nothing. Do we really want to go down the same path as the euros? I sure don't.
And therein lies the rub.
after all just because something is broken it doesn't mean you should just chuck it out and move on to the next thing.fix it! I really think that we have to concentrate on the two parties that are the major ones. R and D. Wow, if only they worked as well as my R and D lab does….hmmmm.
But I am old enough to remember when they were both quite valid parties…. they just had different bases and ideas BUT they were PRO America. I really think that's what we have "lost". Well, not lost so much as it has been stolen from us by Soros and the other billionaire boys.And not a one of them gives a rip about America or us, her citizens.
What about this….let's say we take a good look at every single senator [for starters] and develop a rating for them based on good qualities and bad.Qualities that both traditional R's and D's can get behind comfortably.
As an example I have been a registered republican since I first voted, yet I grew up in marin county and was a hippy. After school I was living on a houseboat in sausalito and painting in the artist's co-op.As you can imagine, people always assume they know my politics because I am an artist….which I find terribly amusing. although for the last ten years or so I didn't dare tell anyone I was a conservative [that before republican] because I would have lost work and been shunned. Now isn't that just total crap? And this crap started in the 60's.
I think we need to get back to being able to use free speech without getting hurt etc. Right now we might as well be living in Venezuela and with obama as pres. it will get much much worse. Let's all remember Joe the plumber for a moment.
And most people I know aren't one issue voters at all. that's what the media wants everyone to think and that's total BS. I have been an environmentalist my whole life as has my family. the environment shouldn't be a one party thing…it's everyone's. I'm pro life but I also don't think it's my right to tell anyone else what to do. There are some changes I would like to see…late term etc. gone. It's wrong and it's medically unnecessary. Ask any doctor…that's what they say. So what if we based things on facts and not emotions.
What most people don't realize is that the media and political parties have been using emotions to keep people apart….because when we are all on the same page, they are in trouble and they know it.
I'm sorry I'm rambling….just thinking out loud.
My wish list would be:
no lobbyists. companies don't get a vote.
no pork….period. unless it is the only thing in the bill and we all see it.
no conflicts of interest. for all the screaming about halliburton and cheney for the past 8 years, just wait, you won't hear a peep about soros and the same company as he pulls gumby's little strings.
secure borders.
mind our own business.at least for the next few years. if it isn't directly hurting us it's not our problem.
allies are only real allies when they actually do help you out. we have never really had any so it's always our necks on the line. no more.
no more economic help to any other country …period. why pray tell are we giving money away when there are people right here in this country that can't make ends meet?
which brings me to why are we policing the world when A. they don't appreciate it. and B. it always comes back to bite us. and C.until we can walk down any street in this country in the dead of night without getting whacked i really don't give a flip what it's like in somalia.sorry…but we can only do so much.
and freedom isn't free….if we help out someone [think iraq] it should be because they asked us to and we aren't going to break out bank to do it.
pro America. we aren't perfect but i have lived and traveled all over the world and we sure as hell are the closest thing to perfect. besides…perfect doesn't exist.
there is only one America….but there are a lot of socialist and communist sh*tholes. if people want that type of "government" i suggest they move there. PERIOD.
what do you think?
Hallelujah- I thnk I just heard the angels sing! Go Ghost! I'm too tired to write more but you rock and I can't wait to see Shtuey's reply. I love smart people!
diamond…..whew thanks. i'm so used to getting in trouble for being 'smart'. fine line i have to walk at all times with all these alpha males around…..
Ghost – one of the sayings that I live by – "eat the sheep and wear their clothes".
Being smart is way okay here!
To Diamond,
The reason 'voting' is bullshit because you're left with choosing the lesser of 2 evils.
You have the radical Left candidate or the radical Right candidate.
Everybody complains, holds their nose and stabs in the dark when it comes to making a choice.
As long as the middle wants to stay 'Independent' without an ability to put a centrist candidate on the ballot, it doesn't matter at what level, voting sucks.
What's remarkable in this election is that Moderate Democrats, a whole bunch of them, left the Democratic party and voted Republican.
They finally realized that the radical Left has hijacked the Democratic Party.
Hence, we have a golden opportunity.
Instead of trying to get back to the conservative roots in order to rejuvenate the Republican Party, which will alianate most of these voters right back to the Democratic Party, we have an opportunity to reshape the Republican Party as a party of Centrists.
THAT's what every Republican is missing in analyzing the situation.
If these people that left the Democratic Party wants to make a difference, then, it is only possible in the Republican Party, BEFORE it reverts to what it was a decade ago. Because, if it does, then, we're back to one or two cycles to Democrats, followed by one or two cycles to Republicans.
The Democrats that have left the Democratic Party, PUMAs, Dems for McCain, etc…, have no voice. Being an Independent is like not existing at all. Especially since they have no say in the nomination of candidates.
IF they want to have a POLITICAL VOICE, then, they need to organize and join a party where they can have a voice.
That's what I'm talking about; fixing it. We can do this in a variety of ways. I like the idea of eliminating pork. I think we need to create an apparatus in every Congressional district that has direct oversight over their elected officials. Letting these asshats police themselves is a joke. I don't want these morons taking a dump without my knowing what color it is, and how much it weighs. Who are they meeting with, who are they taking money from? I want big time transparency. I also think there should be term limits. Two terms for the Senate, 3 terms for the House. If people are in love with their officials they can hold a referendum, which the office holder can neither initiate or lobby for, it must be citizen based, and by petition. If people have the facts, and they are happy with their representation, then they should carry on, but if you put the limits out there it will make them think twice.
Making these dingdongs accountable by something more than our votes is going to be a major step. We also need major reform of campaign finance laws. It is ridiculous that groups like ACORN are getting our tax dollars to break the law.
I am sick and tired of the candidates being demonstrably corrupt, from corrupt parties who don't care if we live or die. Enough already. I'm tired of voting for my dog for President every four years, though she's been a great President.
You make an excellent point about Soros and Pampers. It was pretty obvious to a lot of us that Pampers was going to be just like Bush; driving up deficits while funneling money to all his pals. That's why he wants to expand the faith based initiatives program; more money to Trinity Church, the Nation of Islam, etc Pampers has always been about kickbacks and what's in it for him. At a time when we need to change the way we do things, and who is running the country, we're going to get more of the same.
We are so screwed.
And it is true we have a lot more in common. The media has blamed everything on Bush. The Democrats have been doing plenty of the screwing too! just look at Fannie and Freddie.
The problems are vast. And I think that if we don't start bringing together disgruntled "liberals" and "conservatives" and independents, and start exercising our powers, we will keep getting screwed.
To Shtuey,
Unfortunately, I see several problems with your suggestions.
Don't you understand, the elected person's #1 duty is to retain their seat or a seat at the next rung in the political ladder.
They, literally, do not fear anything except losing their seat. This is the single factor that drives most of them.
This is the reason why they appropriate pork, take special interest money, and do things that are contrary to the benefit of their constituents.
Until they are threatened with the loss of their political seat, they won't budge. No matter how inane their position is.
Putting term limits on politicians is foolhardy at best. Any politician who has no way to retain their seat is a dangerous animal.
This is where ACORN is very effective. Just think about it. They are able to mobilize a massive number of minority voters that have voting discipline. THAT is the reason why the politicians will find federal dollars for them in every way possible. They strike FEAR in their hearts. Cross them and it's goodbye to their political careers.
This is exactly the reason why I advocate that the Centrists need to organize and join the Republican Party. The main reason is because it has no ACORN, therefore, an organized group with voting discipline can nominate a candidate and get them elected.
Of course these candidates would have to agree to a number of core principles, however, let it be known that we got the person elected, we can also get the person out if betrayed upon. Including voting for the Democratic candidate in order to get the person out.
After the first one who betrays the group loses the seat, the message will be sent though out the landscape be true to their promise to the group or else.
When that happens, then, the reforms that we want will be just a matter of time.
And the perfect time to do this is right now on the heels of the election defeat.
Tired; that's just a shell game, and in the end puts us right back where we started. What's the point of joining yet another demonstrably corrupt party?
Obviously elected officials' only job is to get reelected. That's why they don't serve us. That's why you need term limits. You proved my point. Are you telling me that a lame duck Congressman is going to be more dangerous than say an asshat like Barney Frank? You cannot possibly believe that.
This is a snake eating its tail. That's the point. I still say that a non-partisan consensus among the political spectrum of people who are fed up with this never ending stream of bullshit need to get together and figure out how to make it stop.
Take away the money, and take away the power. Problem solved.
Now here's something interesting.
Currently, 30% of the electorate is unaffiliated. What would happen if that number went up to 50%. The answer is not joining one party or the other. The answer is leaving both parties and making them come to us. Whichever gives us the best deal wins.
Or we get both parties together and put badgers in their pants.
I vote for really pissed off badgers!!
Shtuey…..WOW….just WOW.
Everything you said was absolutely right and brilliant.This is such a great start…and it's all common sense.
The badgers are not a bad idea either…..
well, well, well….I must say that I don't know alot about alot of things, but I do know people.
Let the discussion continue and I will add if I think of anything. I already know what I would love to do but I can't write it here or the men in black would be at my door.
To Shtuey,
If you read what I wrote, I did NOT say that people should join as individuals.
In fact, the Centrist, i.e. PUMA and others, need to form a Centrist organization, and THEN join the Republican party.
Because of ACORN, trying to make a difference in the Democratic party is a losing proposition.
However, the Republican party is ripe.
Being and Independent sounds cool, however, that also means that there's no organization for nominating a proper candidate. SO, what the end result?
Having to choose between a radical Democrat candidate versus a radical Republican candidate?
How is that different than what we've had for the last decade?
And you've seen how elected official behave when they want to keep their seat, from BOTH parties.
So, organizing ourselves FIRST, is a must. The next logical step is the Republican party because of no ACORN. Then, work to nominate candidates that will carry our water instead of the ones from special interest.
Essentially, organizing ourselves into a centrist group, we can become the mother of all special interest. The only tricky part is to put together a set of principle, just like the Constitution, that will guide us from becoming corrupted by the absolute power we can achieve.
As for term limits, no such need. If an elected official that got there with out backing does something stupid, then, we vote the person out, even at the expense of voting for the opponent in the election ballot.
I do agree with you, as I'm sure that there are many others, about certain principles that should be defined as core principles. What I'm saying is that we need to organize to have a political voice that candidates will listen to.
With a political voice, we can use it to make a difference. Without it, all we're doing is wasting bandwidth.
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As the Wag N' Wash pet franchise rapidly expands from a regional brand to a national powerhouse, we are planning for our first annual meeting where we will work together to further our individual and joint success. We'll also announce new programs and initiatives which can be discussed in a collaborative and exciting team environment.
Real Estate & Construction
Our Real Estate and Construction team helps you find the right location by pairing you with proven brokers who know the area best. We are with you every step of the way through site selection and lease negotiations. Our construction team assists you in finding a general contractor and managing the construction project to get you open as quickly and affordably as possible. Your contact during this part of development is Rob Flanagan, who facilitates your success through weekly phone calls.
Local advertising is secured and paid for by our pet store Franchise Owners, and corporate marketing pays for advertising design, in store POP materials, social media management and the customer VIP program.
Affordable, great customer service and lots of fun to do with your pup! No appointment needed and no wait time… and is a fun way to kill an hour or two on your day off to get out of the house! Especially convenient for big dog owners, having a tub at your level that you don't have to lean over and a big mess you get to leave behind rather than spend the day cleaning up your bathroom makes all the difference.
We don't like to brag, but our team has decades of experience in retail, marketing, real estate and franchising.
We're all fully committed to your success.
Jef Strauss
Co – Founder
Jef received his Bachelor of Arts from Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. After moving back to Colorado, he worked for 16 years with his family business, learning the in-and-outs of retail. Eventually the family sold, and Jef began his career in commercial real estate. During this time, Jef helped Dan found Wag N' Wash, lending his expertise in retail and real estate. Jef oversees the brand vision and provides advice on finding the right locations for our partners.
Dan Remus
Co – Founder
Prior to founding Wag N' Wash, Dan worked for over 15 years in the retail and service industries. During his career in building exceptional customer service programs, he developed a keen understanding for creating guest experiences worth repeating again and again. Dan's passion for companion animals and the people who love them is one of the main driving forces in the creation and success of the Wag N' Wash pet franchise.
A franchise executive with an M.A. in Psychology, Rob has decades of experience in Franchise Development and Operations. Focusing on creating positive partnerships and streamlining operations, he directly contributed to growing Doc Popcorn from a handful of corporate locations to over 115 domestic and international franchise locations, and Earth's largest popcorn retailer.
Director of Operations
Prior to Wag N' Wash, Chris oversaw operations for a chain of family restaurants, managed purchasing and vendor relations for a $22M a year bookstore, and worked in contracting and installation for Home Depot. His current role is to assist with procurement for new stores. From the cash register to the wash stations, he has an industry connection. He also assists with distributors and vendors, finding the best deals to pass on to customers.
Director of Marketing
Dedicated to creating marketing campaigns that translate into increased store traffic, Sue assists with development of community partnerships to raise brand awareness and brings over 25 years of media experience to the Wag N' Wash pet franchise. She has worked for a variety of non-profits and believes by working together, we can make a positive impact.
Abe Dunaway
Director of Training & Franchisee Support
Hired as the flagship store manager in 2007, Abe brings over 10 years of personnel training, program development, staffing and retail management, database management, inventory controls, and public speaking experience. He guides Franchise Owners through training, assists in opening locations and he created our training materials.
Bryan Williams
Dir of Corporate Operations & Franchisee Support
Bryan joined the Wag N' Wash pet franchise as a wash attendant in 2013 and quickly moved into administration. Now GM of corporate locations, his focus is increasing revenue and profitability by emphasizing unique customer experience. He works with our pet store Franchise Owners to dig into their business and improve unit economics.
Alijia Zukanovic
Construction Manager
Originally from Bosnia, Alija moved to the US in 2004, after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Construction Management. He provides estimates, pricing, bid analysis and responds to bid invitations and proposal requests. Alija is always connected and knows what's going on at his project sites.
Jenn Day
VP of Finance
With over 20 years Accounting experience and over 13 years focusing on the specialized area of Franchise Finance and Accounting, Jenn has worked with start-up concepts as well as established International brands to help standardize reporting and put streamlined processes into place.

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A cool night in game last night. I initially logged in and my wife wanted to get a group together to take advantage of us both having our babies at a similar level and to make sure we cleared the Sinking Sands of all the AA we could whilst we are at the right level. So we toddled off to The Hidden Cache first after we had gotten a group together and with our mentored down 90 Zerker tanking things went pretty quickly. Luckily. We finished there and pretty much as we finished I got a tell from a guildy reminding me I was supposed to be helping one group WoE on Adurj. With apologies I logged to Adurj ready for some raid fun.
Not a bad run through WoE at all. Everyone brought their 'A' game and we had a load of fun. It was a quick run, but even so we still didn't finish as our Tank had to rush of to do some RL stuff after the Fire Guy so we are finishing tonight. I was really chuffed with the session. I rolled for patterns for my baby SK who I fully plan to be of the right level to use gear from there soon, and he won four of them! In fact everyone that dropped and no one else was rolling for the other classes listed on the pattern. So I got them all. Not bad from one run. I wonder what will happen tonight when we go in to finish it. Would be nice to get boots, shoulders and forearms too ;) Obviously, if someone from last night decides to roll on a challenging class to SK on the patterns I will step aside as I have already won the four pieces. But if there is no competition, it would be great to have full tier 3 armour waiting for Angur. Even if I have some missing pieces, it's no biggy. I'm sure I'll be running WoE a few times more before Angur is 80.
Following WoE I switched to Angur and Voltaan to run through some more Sinking Sands stuff as a duo. I headed through the Clefts of Rujark and to The Scornfeather Roost. However, when I got to the first named I thought that I may struggle. Luckily though as I was contemplating the impending death of my toons my buddy Jahf popped me a /tell and he came to join me on his Warden. Things went pretty smooth after that. Albeit very slowly. Not because we were struggling, not at all. But because when Jahf and I get together we seem to spend a huge amount of time chatting and as I was tanking and am easily (and in this case happily) distracted we spent quite a bit of time just standing around talking. Despite my lucky run through WoE this was the best part of the night for me. As ever, I had a blast catching up with me mate from across the pond.
Tonight? Well it's my last day at work for two weeks, so I intend to have a real late one, pushing baby SK and my sleep pattern to the limits and hopefully grabbing him a few more tier 3 armour patterns from WoE and more AA and levels. I'll let you know how it goes.
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BERLIN - North Star knocked off Berlin in a key District 5 volleyball match Tuesday night. The Lady Cougars shrugged off a game-one loss to win 14-25, 25-23, 25-15, 28-26.
"It's been a while since we had a big win in here," said Cougars coach Tony Crisafulli. "That's a big win for us."
Unbeaten Rockwood remains No. 1 in District 5. North Star (9-3) is third in the district ratings, just behind No. 2 McConnellsburg, which was 9-3 before Tuesday's matches. The top two schools host quarterfinal and semifinal matches in the eight-team playoffs.
Cougars senior Keri Wiltrout said what the win meant made it special.
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Latitude: 51.4267 / 51°25'36"N
Longitude: -0.218 / 0°13'4"W
OS Eastings: 523984
OS Northings: 171252
OS Grid: TQ239712
Mapcode National: GBR BL.X9J
Mapcode Global: VHGRB.5DLM
Entry Name: 27, Lancaster Road Sw19
Listing Date: 2 September 1988
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1080933
English Heritage Legacy ID: 205083
Location: Merton, London, SW19
County: London
District: Merton
Electoral Ward/Division: Village
Built-Up Area: Merton
Traditional County: Surrey
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Greater London
Church of England Parish: Wimbledon
Church of England Diocese: Southwark
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Detached house. 1899. Designed by Edmund W Wimperis. Red brick. Tiled pitched
roof behind gables. 3 bays. 2 storeys plus roof storey. 2 outer bays with shaped
gables. Central entrance in segmental headed recess with projecting timber canted
porch with pilastered doorway within segmental tympanum above flat roofed canted
timber bay to right. Canted bay also to left, pitched roofed. Upper storey with
Ionic rubbed brick pilasters rising into gables to moulded cornice. Square headed
sashed windows. Some glazing bars. Roof storey windows in gables with inset Ipswich
motifs. Moulded parapet. Central square headed dormer. Returns similar.
Listing NGR: TQ2398471252
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Some weeks are just like, "Where the hell did that go?" and some seem interminable; the worst ones are a bit of both, so that when viewed in retrospect the bad parts seem to dwarf the others, like the disproportionate features of a sensory homunculus. Last week was like that, and everything this week lies in the shadow of my much-dreaded flight to Los Angeles. Don't get me wrong; I'm sure I'll enjoy the trip just fine after I get there. But between this moment and Friday morning lies the awfulness of an airline flight, and long-time readers know how much I dread those. Really, the main purpose of this trip is to test out the new meds I'm hoping will enable me to fly without degenerating into a crying, puking crazy woman and being completely useless until the next day. To be perfectly honest, I will probably be so doped-up that I'll still be useless until the next day, but uselessness due to being drugged into insensibility is vastly preferable to uselessness due to being sick, terrified and exhausted. Anyhow, we'll see. If you live in the LA area and want to see me, this is last call; I might make an appointment after I get there if I can find the time, but I doubt that. I'm going to keep myself as busy as possible so I don't have time to stress out about the flight back.
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- LABI Issues Statement of Support for Tuesday's Federal Overtime Rule Injunction
- November 29, 2016
- Law Firm: Taylor Porter Brooks Phillips L.L.P. - Baton Rouge Office
- Today, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) issued the following statement in support of the recently issued injunction by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant III, ruling that the Obama administration has exceeded its authority by attempting to implement the new federal overtime rule.
Renee Amar, Small Business Director of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, stated, "This rule would cause irreparable damage to the small business community and hit our Louisiana workforce especially hard. It would be a severe hindrance to overall economic growth and undoubtedly add to the burden facing all businesses. This nationwide injunction will not only benefit every business across the State but, it will also provide some relief to those Louisiana employers who are continuing their extensive recovery efforts from the recent flood. Surely with continued analysis, the court will confirm the concerns voiced across the country. We remain in strong opposition to the federal overtime rule."
LABI has remained a fervent opponent of the overtime rule implementation throughout the year. On September 6, 2016, LABI issued a formal request, to the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, to delay the implementation of the new federal overtime rule in the 22 Louisiana parishes that were declared disaster areas.
LABI continued their advocacy efforts through their travels to D.C. to meet with the Congressional Delegation, where they asked that Congress push back on the overtime rule. The LABI delegation made the case that the South Louisiana business community, as they recover from the devastating flood event, needed additional time to adjust and prepare for such an impactful ruling. On September 20, 2016, LABI hosted, in their Baton Rouge offices, an "Overtime Overhaul" seminar which was organized to provid¬e additional information that might more clearly explain how this change would impact small businesses across the flood-ravaged region. Although the rule was covered in detail, an overwhelming majority of participants remained apprehensive regarding, what was then, the impending new overtime rule.
On September 21, 2016, LABI also pledged support to the coalition of 21 states which filed a federal court complaint challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's overtime rule. LABI issued a statement exclaiming the Federal Government had once again overstepped their bounds into the marketplace and were inherently creating a considerable burden for Louisiana businesses.
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The problem that has been on La Plata students' minds for a long time concerns the bland ambiance of the hallways. Well, Mr. Dolan has found the solution. Last year he approached National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and asked them to brighten up the hallways. His idea was painting murals throughout the school dedicated to each department. The murals started as a group effort last year centered in the social studies hallway. NAHS got as far as they could through the year, but with many other projects, it got put on the back burner. By the end of the school year, the mural was not fully completed, so senior Ben Butler came into school over the summer and finished it. While he wasn't able to get to the other hallways, he was able to set the standard for everyone.
This year, Ben and others still aim to finish their mission of painting murals in each department's hallway. From this idea, the Mural Club was born; it is an extension of National Art Honor Society in the sense that both clubs have the same members in both. However, you don't need to be a member of NAHS to be a member of Mural club. Rather, it is open to anyone that likes to paint and has an artistically-inclined mind.
The mural that the club has been working on since the third week of school is located in the math hallway. It was intended for the mural to be completed before the holidays, but, while the mural club has been making good progress, there is still a lot more to do for it. The mural includes geometric shapes, abstract ideas, and lots of ridges throughout the hallway.
The club itself is going along great as "every one is independent, works a lot, and has good pace," according to Ben Butler. All the members are working together in an effort to further the math mural. Almost every day during PRIDE time, you can see them working on it. With this pace, the math mural was intended to be completed upon return to school following winter break. So far, the murals are being received greatly by staff and students, with the students' having a positive opinion towards them. The mural located in the social studies hallway was a great surprise for both returning and entering students, and it gave rise to great expectations for the one being done in the math hallway. So far, these expectations have been met.
It's been a while since La Plata High School itself has commissioned art from the students, so this recent batch of artistic endeavors will be a breath of fresh air.


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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan held a news conference on Nov. 16 to share the results of a PET scan that morning at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) that showed him to be "100 percent cancer-free" and in complete remission. Hogan was diagnosed with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in June and underwent procedures including three surgeries and a regimen of chemotherapy that regularly brought him to Baltimore.
The governor's jubilant announcement of the good news was made available on numerous livestream segments and, as noted by MarylandReporter.com, reported by various media. An account by Brian Witte of The Associated Press was widely circulated in national and state news outlets, such as The Frederick News-Post. Witte reported that Hogan said he will continue with preventive measures:
"I'm in complete remission, but as is the case with this particular type of cancer and many others, there's a chance of it coming back, so they don't usually say that you're completely cured until after many years of tests," Hogan said, after members of his staff cheered and applauded his announcement in a crowded reception room by his office. "And I'll be undergoing PET scans on a regular basis and taking steps to try to do everything we can to make sure it doesn't come back."
Hogan became emotional as he described the outpouring of support he has received from people young and old, including a 5-year-old pen pal.
"Such acts of kindness have kept me strong and my spirits high, and they are undoubtedly among the reasons I'm on the road to recovery," Hogan was quoted as saying in the AP article, which noted that he received a blessing from Pope Francis in September on behalf of all cancer patients. Hogan has pledged to continue working to raise awareness about cancer.
Aaron Rapoport, MD, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, director of lymphoma gene medicine at the UM Greenebaum Cancer Center, and one of the governor's doctors at UMMC, told the AP that Hogan will take medication for about a year, and he will be treated as an outpatient.
"Where he is right now is very positive, and God willing it should continue," Rapoport was quoted as saying in Witte's article.
While the governor was undergoing treatment, he often took time to meet other patients and tour University of Maryland Medical System facilities such as the Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
After a tour of the NICU on Sept. 18, Hogan wrote on a blog: "Heading to my fifth round of five-day, 24-hour chemo this morning at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore. As always thank you to everyone for your prayers and support during this journey!"


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Venezuela Approves Budget for 2001 Based on Planned GDP Growth of 4.5%
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's Council of Ministers approved a 22 trillion bolivar ($31.39 billion) budget for 2001 based on 4.5% economic growth, local daily El Nacional reported Sunday.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Pet Lover of the Year contest! We would like to congratulate Dr. Willard's® Pet Lover of The Year contest winner, Louise Guiney! Our Pet Lover of the Year contest ran March 1-31st. We encouraged people to share their pet adoption stories for a chance to win a trip to the Best Friends conference in Atlantic City this summer ( http://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference). We are thankful for all the participation and most of all for the inspiration we all received by reading your heartfelt stories..
The voting process was tough so we asked a team of experts to help us pick the winner. Our team of experts included Wendy Volhard, author, trainer and innovator of the Volhard Motivational Method of Dog Training; Julia Henriques Managing Editor with Dog's Naturally Magazine; and my lovely wife, Christine Gorrell Willard. They all read through the submissions, picked their favorite and now we would like to share Louise Guiney's, Dr. Willard's® Pet Lover of the Year Story! Congratulations Loise we hope you have fun on your expense paid trip to the Atlantic City this summer!
Please meet Louise and rescue pup, Conner! "Back in late 2011 I had finally moved on from the loss of my pit bull/jack russell mix – Kelly. Yes and she looked as odd as you could imagine but no better girl could you wish for. Honoring my promise to all my rescue pets over the years, I went on PetFinder looking for a dog to adopt. I would see Connor, a Jack Russell, appear, then he would disappear, then back, then gone, over the next several months. In March 2012 he reappeared and I immediately reached out to his rescue group "Ready For Rescue", a Manhattan based "last hope" rescue, meaning they rescue from shelters those cats and dogs who have been deemed unadoptable and are on the "kill" list. Doug – who ran Ready For Rescue – was very open with me. Connor had been adopted out several times and returned each time within days, due to his biting. But Doug had a vested interest in him, and I, as an experienced dog owner with no kids and a big yard, was a great candidate, maybe the only candidate, as Connor was now meeting the owners of sanctuaries, so poor was his prognosis. In April 2012 Connor came to live with me. Within 48 hours I was in the emergency room being treated for severe dog bites. I had learned the boundaries. And also about Connor from his paperwork – he had been found wandering a desolate area of Queens – obviously dumped, as I would come to know him as such a loyal boy. He must have had an owner who loved him, but never trained him, and maybe something happened to that owner, because Connor was not the type to run away, my concluding he had been dumped because he was impossible to handle. My long time vet, upon meeting him, warned me if I kept this dog (while she observed from a distance) that I would live a modified lifestyle, and never be able to trust his actions. Pooh said I – 25 years of rescues under my belt and never a bad incident. So I started training. He was very food-motivated but that Jack Russell stubbornness was a hurdle. Instead of walking on his hind legs like a circus act to get treats, he learned to sit. As long as he could. We are still perfecting this command! After he attacked my dog walker Barbara for the second time, I had to give her up. My other boy Beau the flat coat retriever rescue was heartbroken, but at the same time, the best brother Connor could have. He was playful not bossy, and Connor accepted him as a comrade in arms. They consistently looked out for each other although Beau liked to wind Connor up! We socialized freely with other dogs (he is great with dogs) but he continued to have issues with people. Including me. He had this huge personal space you could not cross.He's like Jekyll and Hyde, or the Incredible Hulk. A trigger would drive him into a blind age. Ever seem a Jack Russell in a blind rage? It's not good. I tried the most expensive trainers and behaviorists to work with Connor. The first trainer showed me how to brush him into a corner with a broom. Fired. The next one was bitten upon introduction. Fired. I have to admit I was in despair by now and afraid that I had bitten off more than I myself could chew, and discussed with Doug the options should I not keep him. They were not good. The third behaviorist (Fern Dog – deserves a mention) came armed with roast chicken, met us on neutral ground, and within 30 minutes had Connor lying calmly at his feet in the living room, a poster boy for good behavior. But it was of course not Connor who was being trained – it was me. I learned to change my perspective, not expect perfection and just accept him and his faults, and to love him unconditionally. This he responded to, and reciprocated. Today he is the love of my life. Yes he has to be muzzled when guests come by, and when I travel only one kennel in NJ will accept him for boarding. But under that brittle shell is a soft sweet boy who now lets me into his space (although I don't push it!), kisses me madly and is a real cuddle bunny. I don't cross his boundaries (no dog attire, no picking up, no petting in certain areas ) and he appreciates that. He is older than his paperwork states – he is now half blind and half deaf, but he is fully Jack Russell and what a personality. He is respectful of the cats and is a true brother to Beau, he has a very loving home, and we have a very good life. in fact, my vet was right – I have modified my life to accommodate this broken boy. And I would do it all over again every time, given the chance. I had a good friend Nancy (since passed from cancer) and Connor was totally in love with her Lab Retriever, Stella. Now Stella was more interested in her tennis ball, but when Nancy was too ill to come out walking the trails we would go over to visit. I remember Connor jumping up on the couch next to Nancy, pretending to look out the window, then surprisingly turning to Nancy, climbing on her lap and giving her a kiss. We were astonished. This was the boy I warned everyone to be careful around and here he was making me look like a liar. I captured that moment with my camera. Later visits Connor would loll about on Nancy's lap like a cat wanting to be petted, all the while looking at me. But he connected with Nancy at her lowest point, as if he knew she needed that doggy love. She went to meet her Maker knowing she was The Dog Whisperer. That's what makes Connor truly special. He's whining at me as I type. Time to go. Don't want to waste a minute of the time we have together. A rescue dog will change your life for the better. A special dog will change it in a special way. Fondest regards, Louise (and her owner – Connor)."
As always, I thank you for taking time to read our blogs.
John Willard III


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NPRM: Head Start Program Performance Standards.
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This document contains the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Head Start Program Performance Standards, appearing in the April 22, 1996 "Federal Register." The Administration for Children, Youth, and Families issued this notice to implement the statutory provisions for establishing program performance standards for early Head Start grantees and agencies providing services to eligible children and families. This proposed rule implements the statutory provisions of the 1994 amendments to the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9801). The following sections are included: (1) "Summary," describing the Head Start program and Head Start Act; (2) "The Head Start Program," including comprehensive services, parent involvement and family focus, and community partnerships; (3) "Legislative and Programmatic History"; (4) "Consultation and the Development of the NPRM"; (5) "Approach of the Proposed Rule," detailing scope and themes; (6) "Summary of the Proposed Regulation," describing objectives of the performance standards; (7) "Section by Section Discussion of the NPRM," including general objectives, the assessment process, parent involvement, medical and dental health assessment, developmental and behavioral assessment, individualization of the program, and staff qualifications. Other regulatory changes and implications are discussed, including Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, and the Paperwork Reduction Act. A policy group responsibilities chart is appended. (BGC)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Educational Legislation, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, Federal Legislation, Performance, Preschool Education, Standards, Young Children
Autor: Administration for Children, Youth, and Families DHHS, Washington, DC. Head Start Bureau.
Fuente: https://eric.ed.gov/?q=a&ft=on&ff1=dtySince_1992&pg=12567&id=ED395687


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Dear JYJ Family,
You may have known through news and internet about what Philippines is facing today. Lots of areas in the Philippines have been severely damaged by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake and the recent super typhoon Yolanda with international name "Haiyan" that destructed many properties and even killed lives. Those areas are now under the State of Calamity.
In line with these, JYJ Lovers in the Philippines is here once again knocking through your hearts and seeking for your donations for our fellow Filipinos. Like how our boys Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu taught us to help those in need.
Deadline for donation is on Saturday, November 16, 2013
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Mentoring in the Classics Family Sampler
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On the last day of September my September #owlcrate finally arrived.
Time for what I thought of each of this month's items:
1. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children canvas pouch from Out of Print
I'm loving this, it's the perfect size for my markers and I have been thinking to myself recently that I really, really needed to get a pencil case for my markers because they're still in the box. Once the washi tape I ordered yesterday for labeling my markers arrives they will move to their new home in this pouch. The pouch incidentally also contained a coupon for a discount at Out of Print which makes me happy because I've been wanting to buy a tshirt from them so yay discount. I just realized I should have flipped it over though so you could see the quote on the other side which is "Strange, I thought, how you can be living your dreams and your nightmares at the very same time." from Hollow City.
2. Celaena's Cake scented candle from The Melting Library
It smells absolutely scrumptious, and it's inspired by a book series I really want to read, Throne of Glass. That being said I don't allow myself to have candles because I have been known to pull a Seamus Finnigan with them. Angie however loves scented candles so this will get bundled off for her to enjoy.
3. Fortune telling bath fizzer from Da Bomb
Another item inspired by another series that I want to read, this time it's The Raven Cycle series. This is another item that'll get sent to Angie because I don't take baths, I only take showers.
4. Six of Crows bookmark from Evie Bookish
My coworker Matt read this book a few months back and that was how I became aware of it's existence, I've been saying since then that I would like to read it so now when I do I have an appropriate book mark. A bookmark which also happens to be really gorgeous.
5. Print edition of Episode one of ReMade
This wasn't included on the spoiler card . When I first saw it I was kind of hopeful/assuming that it would be a graphic novel, but it's not. It's the print version of a the first episode of a serialized story called ReMade which according to the review on the page I linked above there James Dashner is a fan of, so I may just end up having to subscribe so I can listen to the whole season. First I'll read this though to see if I'll even like the story!
6. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake + signed bookplate, author letter/map, and DIY fortune teller
As always the book comes with a signed bookplate which is the closest you can get to an autographed book with a subscription block so I think that's a really cool thing for them to arrange. I also love the author letters! This time on the back of the author letter there's a map of the world the novel takes place in. I love those kinds of maps. The last thing that was wrapped up with the book was a DIY fortune teller themed to the book. The book definitely sounds interesting and like it's right up my alley so I've eagerly added it to my TBR pile, I'll get to it ASAP because I have books for my 2016 reading challenges to read first. Here's the summary from Goodreads:
Every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.
But becoming the Queen Crowned isn't solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it's not just a game of win or lose…it's life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown.
If only it was that simple. Katharine is unable to tolerate the weakest poison, and Arsinoe, no matter how hard she tries, can't make even a weed grow. The two queens have been shamefully faking their powers, taking care to keep each other, the island, and their powerful sister Mirabella none the wiser. But with alliances being formed, betrayals taking shape, and ruthless revenge haunting the queens' every move, one thing is certain: the last queen standing might not be the strongest…but she may be the darkest.
I'm very pleased with this month's box on the whole. Yes there are 2 things that I won't use, but I know Angie will make use of them so that's 100% okay with me! I wasn't disappointed by any of the items so that to me is always the mark of a good box. I look forward to October's and I hope it doesn't take as long as September's did to arrive.


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Paul Bragiel
Paul Bragiel is a co-founder and managing partner at i/o ventures, an early stage startup accelerator which operates out of a funky workspace+cafe in San Francisco.
Previous he has founded and served as the CEO of 3 companies including:
Lefora, a product bringing forums into the 21st century, proudly hosting over 100,000+ unique communities. Meetro, the first location based social network. Paragon Five, a game development studio specializing in console and mobile content with offices in Chicago and Krakow, Poland.
He often advises governments on entrepreneurship and policy that encourages startup ecosystems.
His interests include projects that involve travel, fashion, entertainment, and technologies that encourage communication and networking. He has appeared on television in at least five different countries and is one of the authors of Game Programming Gems 4.
He has a strong background as a liaison for companies looking to establish operations in central & eastern europe.
Outside of work, he has toured Russia by train (starting in Siberia), bicycled across the United States (riding over 5,000 km), canoed the entire Mississippi River (paddling over 2,300 miles) and visited 70+ countries including the birth of a nation.
He likes to surround himself with people from various backgrounds especially those with a "jack of all trades" streak in them. Besides that, he aspires to drive a taxi and work at a hot dog stand in New York when retired.
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Sure, it feels like a knock at the door that won't go away. Martinec calls it "the new normal."
The Food Bank supplies food to 185 nonprofit agencies in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph counties.
Two weeks ago, it sent out an urgent plea because its warehouse badly needed to be restocked. Food or money would do. Since then, Martinec says, a couple of hospitals and the South Bend Medical Foundation agreed to run food drives, the University of Notre Dame's alumni association sent money and a lot of individuals dropped off food.
The warehouse is a long way from full, she says. And it will go empty again.
There's a food pantry right there at the Food Bank, open to St. Joseph County residents and any needy folks who show up. It's open five days a week and serves about 200 households a day.


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If You Can't Beet 'Em
Beets and I, we are just getting acquainted. Our first meeting (outside of a can or a pickle at family reunions) was a bit bumpy. As a rule, I try a new-to-me food at least once a month.
Let me just get this out in the open, and excuse my French: beets are a bitch. I roasted them (possibly not long enough, but they were reasonably tender), and getting the blankety-blank (better Ma?) skins off took me more than twice the time it took me to prepare the rest of my meal. I read tips: "rub the skins off with paper towels." I swear I used half a roll. Dear me, it was rough. From all the hot pink schmears all over my kitchen and hands, it appeared that I had murdered a My Little Pony. Or maybe Barbie. Does Barbie's blood run pink? Out, out, damned spot!
However, when all was said and done, the dinner rounded out well: broiled salmon with a spinach salad with feta, toasted walnuts, sweet onion, and roasted beets topped with a dijon vinaigrette. It was easy to assemble, once I had attended to the beets, and it looked so gosh darn pretty on the plate. Maybe you'll have better luck with the beets.
Roasted Beets
4-8 small beets (figure 2-3 per person)
Olive oil or cooking spray
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets, stalks trimmed to one inch, on foil-lined baking sheet. Toss with a little olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Roast, turning halfway through 45 minutes-1 hour, until very tender. Let cool until you can work with them. Rub skins off with layers of paper towels. Gloves might help make this easier. Quarter.
I just put some baby spinach in serving bowls, topped with the beets, some toasted walnuts, half-moons of sweet onion, and a little feta. I drizzled a homemade honey-dijon on top (dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, white wine vinegar). While I assembled the salad I broiled salmon for about 7-8 minutes. Ready to eat!


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By Adeboye Amosu in Kigali:
Paul Onobi is set to be dropped from Nigeria's 2017 African Nations Cup
qualifiers against Egypt in March over dropped form at 2016 CHAN, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
The midfielder was hugely praised for his impressive performance for the Super Eagles in last year's FIFA 2018 World qualifying clash against Swaziland where he started ahead of Chelsea of England star, John Obi Mikel.
He was reportedly warned by the head coach of the side, Sunday Oliseh after
falling short of his usual standard in all the side's friendly fixtures ahead
of the African Nations Championship.
The Sunshine Stars player put up a below par showing at the CHAN and a top
official of the side informed Completesportsnigeria.com that his position is under threat as the coach is said to be considering other options.
''The boy (Paul Onobi) was no where his best in all our games at the CHAN,'' the official informed Completesportsnigeria.com.
''He got a big opportunity to shine in Rwanda , but he failed to utilise it.
''As it stands now, he might be dropped from the squad for the Egypt games as
the coaches seem now keen on looking at other players in his position.
''He was lucky to start all the games after he struggled in all the friendly
''There are other players who used to be regulars, but were dropped from the
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Well. Yeah.
I just freaking won the CHAMPIONSHIPS in CHESS, m'dahlings! 😉
Anyhow – I realized something.
The first time I played, I was listening to MONSTER – 嵐 – and I won. The second time, I was listening to the same thing, and I won again – but by default this time (my opponent ditched me). The third time, I listened to it again… And yes, I did win.
The fourth time, I just got from Kumon and I started to play [chess] immediately. I lost. When I brought out my phone and put MONSTER – 嵐 on loop. I won.
Needless to say, Arashi is sooo awesome since it could get me to playing mode. 😉
Oh ho ho ho~
Nyaa! I just love playing using the white pieces! ♥ Although I'm glad that I could win using the black ones~


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Patients from across Southern England were runners up in the Inter Spinal Unit Games for Salisbury District Hospital at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury.
The seven strong team was pitted against 11 other teams from spinal units across Great Britain and Ireland. Team members have damage to the spinal cord and are either paralysed from the neck (tetraplegic) or the waist (paraplegic) down, depending on how high up the damage has occurred.
The competitors and their achievements were:
Jane Deeley, occupational therapist and Salisbury District Hospital team manager, said: "The Inter Spinal Unit Games gives patients an opportunity to try new sports, socialise with others of similar abilities and take part in competitive sports."
"The team did incredibly well and some patients have been approached to take their sports further. They all participated with so much enthusiasm and cheered their team and other teams on. It was great to see everyone support each other and they all participated in the have-a-go sessions. This is where they can try out different sports such as hand cycling, badminton, tennis and wheelchair rugby."
Mrs Deeley added: "I would like to thank the team for their great enthusiasm and other members of staff for their support and organisation. They were Amy Mak, Caroline Moody and Ruth Donegan. We would also like to thank Gerald Simmonds for providing our team T-shirts, which were proudly worn." Ends
Notes to editors:
The Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre at Salisbury District Hospital provides specialist care for patients across much of southern England from Cornwall in the west to Sussex in the east.
Teams competing were: The Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre, Salisbury District Hospital; Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire; North of England Spinal Cord Injury Centre, Middlesbrough: Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries, Oswestry; The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit, Sheffield; Spinal Injuries Unit, Southport; Pinderfields General Hospital Spinal Unit, Wakefield; Musgrove Park Hospital, Belfast, N.Ireland; National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire, Republic of Ireland; Queen Elizabeth Spinal Injuries Unit, Glasgow, Scotland; Rookwood Hospital Spinal Unit, Cardiff, Wales.
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