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Flat Stanley is a character who has been around awhile. His first adventure occurred when a bulletin board falls on him and he becomes flat. He finds he can have fun and be useful after being a kite and capturing some robbers. Stanley was flat and pretty cool things happened because of it.
Ironically, there is another Stanley who was around awhile and then recently no longer. He was actually a real person. In a small way he is like the one in the children's story. He recognizes the coolness potential of being "flat". I shall define flat in his terms as being mundane, dull, nothing there to speak of. Let's just say the not so typical child could be flat and its hard to see the potential in someone so flat. Face it. Who knew that Flat Stanley would later become a writing project for many third grade students?
Stanley's last name is Greenspan. (probably no relation to the financial guru guy) I must admit when I first linked this guy's name to autism I wasn't thinking "cool" thoughts. It was on the onset of my daughter's diagnosis and just wasn't sure this expert had anything to offer my child. Stanley invented what is most needed for her in order that she experience the adventure of life and be far from "flat". Stanley invented Floortime.
Floortime was defined by Greenpan as basically, sitting on the floor and playing with your child. But wasn't as simple as that. It was teaching turn taking, conversation, play schemes, eye contact, body language, and more. Floortime was the number one therapy needed to get her well … rounded! Enter the Center of Childhood Development Center and the experts at floortimes. Imagine a trained Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist working with your child in a play like setting. That in a nutshell is the therapy my child receives each week. To explain more would take a dissertation.
Flatness has turned to roundness with such therapy. My daughter has initiated play with others: "Come on please come over here and we can play with my princesses." She has carried on conversations that last several minutes using appropriate questions and comments: Did you see the swimming pool over there? It was so big. I want to splash in that pool! ( more on that therapy topic later) She has giggled her way through a play scheme of basketball and hoops. She has requested again and again to play tennis. ( thus a twenty or so investment in the sport) So it has been worth the mortgage payment each week. ( No offense to the workers at Center for Childhood Development- you have to earn a living too)
Flat Stanley is a hero in my book teaching the non- typical child that though "flat" there is potential. Stanley Greenspan is another one unlocking the potential despite the flat. A stretch to compare the two Stanleys? Maybe. But thanks to both, the "Stanley" in my life is not flat!


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July 03, 2014
Costco in Lynnwood will be the start of a 40-acre mixed-use developmentDaily Journal of Commerce
Dallas-based developer Cypress Equities held a ceremony Wednesday to kick off construction of a Costco Wholesale store across the street from Alderwood in Lynnwood.
The 150,000-square-foot Costco will be on a 15.5-acre site at 3001 184th St. S.W.
The project is the first part of a 40-acre, mixed-use development called Lynnwood Place.
Long-term plans call for a total of 500 apartments, 192,000 square feet of retail, 188,000 square feet of commercial and entertainment space, and some office space.
Cypress will develop the site in phases.
The next piece to be developed is located south of Costco. This site is expected to have 93,500 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment; 344 residential units and parking for 577 vehicles.
Kidder Mathews is marketing the development.
The site is the former home of Lynnwood High School, which was rebuilt at another location. Proceeds from the new development will fund several projects for Edmonds School District, including replacing three schools, a district representative told the DJC last year.
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BREAKING NEWS: Lopetegui to take over at Real Madrid after World Cup
Real Madrid have announced Spain's Julen Lopetegui will succeed Zinedine Zidane as head coach after the World Cup.
Zidane surprisingly stepped down after presiding over a third successive Champions League triumph, citing his doubts about the team being able to continue such a remarkable run as the main reason for leaving.
Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham quickly emerged as a favourite, though his recent contract renewal seemed to make such a move improbable.
Speculation soon went quiet about Madrid's search as attentions were turned towards the World Cup, but they have made something of a surprise announcement on Tuesday in confirming the appointment of Lopetegui upon the completion of Spain's campaign in Russia.
Lopetegui, who came through the Madrid ranks as a player, has signed a three-year deal at the club after impressing in charge of the Spain senior side.


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Thank you to all our staff & supporters for being a part of the summer camp for kids. As summer camp draws to a close, we just wanted to take a moment to share our gratitude.
Certificates were distributed to all students .
And lastly, Vice Principal Mrs Poonam Dogra is grateful to the entire GIPS team for their undying support & encouragement throughout.
When we concluded on the last day with certificates distribution for all, the smiles & Thank-you's from the kids told us that the summer camp had indeed been a success.


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Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Some Bunny To Love
I just adore this cute bunny, I made a card with this stamp set "love Bunny " Joanna Sheen unmounted , a few days ago ,see post here , but it sold on Saturday,so good excuse to make another.
The papers are wildrose studio , spring, printed from a cd rom. I forgot how lovely this cd is , now I've got some afordable ink to work in my printer, I'm printing lots from this cd,so watch this space.
The diecuts used are spellbinders oval nesties and ellison design thick cuts buckles (the heart). The buttons are do craft , the london line. Pink oraganza ribbon,to tie the look together.
Challenges entered :
The Sweet Stop : followed the sketch ( I thought it was too busy for me ,but using the same tone papers did the trick ,I think )
cupcake crafts :bright as a button
Shopping our stash : triple Threat : 3 of something (I have 3 heart embellishments)
Paper Take Weekly : anything goes
craft creations : recipe : 3 patterned papers, 2 buttons, 1 ribbon , 1 sentiment
this morning is wet again, yesterday was a bit brighter ,so after eating a Chinese banquet the night before, we decided a spot of exercise was in order. Bob and I and the 2 poodle walked up Maul Famau , a mountain in North Wales, it was super despite the not so brilliant weather, fabulous views and lovely clean air. The dogs loved it, even at 11 they have plenty of go in them. You might laugh at this but when I make a picnic for us , I also make them a sandwich , they really enjoyed haslet on wholemeal, a great energy boast plus a small piece of white chocolate each.
have a great day. janex
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- Beryl said...
Gorgeous card Jane - those papers are lovely.Might have to check out that cd (as if I haven't got enough). The image is adorable.
Glad you had a good day out yesterday. Would love to have been there - if only for the haslet sandwiches. Yonks since I've had any of that.
Beryl xx
- 4 July 2012 at 08:57
- Doreen said...
This is gorgeous Jane,love the great image and papers.xxx
- 4 July 2012 at 10:31
- Carissa said...
This is such a sweet image. Lovly soft colours too.
Hugs, Carissa
- 4 July 2012 at 11:43
- Lisa Jane said...
awwww... so sweet and so cute .. love the heart ribbon slider
Lisa x
- 4 July 2012 at 12:33
- Lorraine said...
Gorgeous card Jane. Love the cute image and the colours are fab.
Lorraine x
- 4 July 2012 at 13:55
- Louise said...
Gorgeous card and lovely bright colours,thank for joining us at Cupcake this week and good luck.
Louise xx
- 4 July 2012 at 18:57
- coldwaters2 said...
Awwwww Jane this is soooo cute and totally adorable I really love that image, the papers and design look wonderful.
Lorraine x
- 5 July 2012 at 00:14
- sari said...
Youre card is absolutly adorable! Love the sweet image and cute buttons!Thanks for joining us over at Cupcake Craft Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs and sunshine!
- 5 July 2012 at 09:32
- Ginger said...
Great coloring! Super Sweet!
- 5 July 2012 at 22:11
- Monika/Buzsy said...
What a sweet card Jane. Love the darling image, the coloring... the heart buckle and buttons look great. Thank you for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week.
- 6 July 2012 at 00:55
- Pop's Cards said...
Morning sweetie, a gorgeous creation as always huggles Pops x x x
- 6 July 2012 at 09:27
- craftyb said...
Great card, Lovely soft colour tones! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Creations Challenges! bx
- 6 July 2012 at 10:17
- lauren bergold said...
what a sweet and adorable card and the 3 heart accents really make the perfect finishing touch to that lovely sketch layout! thanks for SHOPPING YOUR STASH with us this week... x3!!! :)
- 6 July 2012 at 15:49
- Carla said...
So cute! Love the sweet bunny! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Shopping Our Stash!
- 8 July 2012 at 04:14
- Chrissy D said...
I love the bunnies so cute Saturday – 11-1:30 Olson Funeral Home in Jefferson
1:30 – burial
Afterwards – dinner
Sore on her arm that wasn't taken care of. Antibiotics fluid on her lungs Tuesday had trouble breathing – tapped her lungs
Bacterial infection that spread through out her blood
- 9 July 2012 at 17:08


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Plenty of people have mimicked and impersonated Sarah Palin pretty darn well. There's just something about her that makes her easy material. But seeing Julianne Moore play her in the Game Change trailer released today is absolutely incredible.
I actually had to do some quick research after I watched it because I thought maybe they'd used campaign footage and that it was actually Sarah we were seeing. But no, that's Julianne Moore. It's an uncanny resemblance. Sorry Tina Fey, but she blows you away. Check it out for yourself.
Incredible, right? Even her voice is identical when she says, "I will be honored to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States."
The whole movie, based on the book by the same name about the 2008 presidential race, looks amazing. Ed Harris makes a great John McCain, and Woody Harrelson will be awesome to watch as his advisor, Steve Schmidt. But wow, Moore just nails Palin, and that was in just a few seconds.
Love her or loathe her Palin is a fascinating woman, and it will be interesting to see how they portray her. I suppose it could go either way in making her more likable or less so. I'm no fan by any means, but I certainly hope it's more than just a slam job on her.
For her part, Palin says she's ready to take what comes. "I think I'll just grit my teeth and bear whatever comes what may with that movie," Palin told Fox News earlier this year.
The movie doesn't premiere until March, but I for one cannot wait to see more.
Can you believe how well Julianne Moore does Sarah Palin? Are you excited for this movie?
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Greetings from Dublin, where I've just made it through Day #1 of the International Features Conference. Besides a minor luggage mishap on the way in (resolved!) it's been a fine trip so far. Am still thinking about yesterday's late lunch - goat cheese, spinach & beet pie and a perfect pint of Smithwicks (you know when you're traveling and you pick a random bar or eatery on a whim and it just happens to be a perfect decision? )
More to the point (of this blog, at least):
We've been hanging out in a castle all day, listening to and discussing radio features about: a homeless shelter installed on a boat (Czech Republic), bicycle couriers (UK) a rural version of a 7-11 - minus Slurpees - (Lithuania), a car crash from driver and victim's perspectives (UK), and cyber activism against transit ticket inspectors (Slovakia). Finished up with a presentation of the "I Live in the Balkans" radio project - an impressive collaboration between 11 Balkan countries.
Yes, ears are tired. And could use a beer...into the city for dinner.
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The old familiar adages just don't do it for me any more. For instance, consider "the early bird gets the worm." In this age of freelancing, premature ejaculation and peaking too early in one's career (by age 24) a more appropriate adage might be "The early bird dies earlier."
Another one that has been puzzling me lately is "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy wealthy and wise.' Sure it does if the woman is staying up late cleaning the house and taking care of the kids after working a full day at the office. Not only is the adage sexist but it also doesn't make any sense. Most people who work these hours slave at low paying jobs with little chance at advancement. Shouldn't it read, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes the corporation I slave for wealthy and wise?'
"The doors of wisdom are never shut." This also should be revised to read, "The doors of a 24 hour Drug or Convenience Store are never shut." It is more truthful.
Another migraine-maker is "You reap what you sow." Now whether this is supposed to apply to gardening or whatever, we know this is not true. Many individuals slave for years on projects that don't pay off, couples copulate to try and have babies with no result and people sow wheat all the time only to have it destroyed by frost or rainstorms. In these hard times, doesn't a saying such as "You reap what is available" make much more sense?
Also problematic is the ultimate adage about being sweet -- you "attract more flies with honey." The trouble with this kind of "honey" is it also attracts other creatures such as raccoons, bears and others that would rape you of your charms. Also I am very suspicious of charming people. Often they want to borrow money from you or some other favour. I think it should be changed to "Beware those bearing gifts of honey, as they probably want bread."
I also have a problem with "He who laughs last, laughs best." I think that should be changed to "He who laughs last, laughs alone." Nobody likes a joke at his or her expense.
A bird in the hand is definitely NOT worth two in the bush. A bird in the hand is worth about $2.99 a pound!
I also think "crime doesn't pay" should be revised to read, "Crime does pay, especially if you are a politician."
I would like to also suggest some new adages that are more appropriate for the 21st century:
"Lips that taste wine, shall never touch mine" should be changed to "Lips that taste wine shall never die from a heart attack."
Longing for the pre-Plague era? How about: "Let's put the promise back in promiscuity."
How about "A Rolling Stone gathers no taxes, (especially if they relocate to Switzerland).'
"Do unto others as you would have them do onto you unless you are a sadist."
"A Fool and his furniture are soon parted, especially if there is no downpayment for a year!"
After observing the neighbor across the way, I also came up "Fools who live in glass houses should not strut around naked in front of the window after a shower."
"There's no fool like an old fool" should be replaced with "age and treachery outwits beauty and youth every time."
In these conscientious times, Make Love Not War' would have to be changed to "Make Love Wearing the Appropriate Contraception not War.
I've always thought that saying "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" makes more sense in reverse. "Angels rush in where even fools fear to tread...' I am thinking about firefighters, policeman, charitable workers, Greenpeace and other angels on earth.
One of the only adages that makes sense to me is the Chinese one "The Bigger The Front, the Bigger the back." Think about it, it makes sense.
I am also fond of the old Jamaican adage "Cat Don't Make No Dog." Well unless you factor in bioengineering in which case it is possible that a cat can make a dog. After all "With God, Anything is Possible and that is What I Am Afraid Of."
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Observations on leading cases in criminal law around the world from 2004 to 2014. The link to the Index allows this site to be used as an online textbook. Aimed at Masters and above, and specialist practitioners. The 600 case commentaries are from August 2004 to August 2014. Occasional entries from then, including book reviews.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
When is a judicial development too late?
A simply-defined statutory offence may require detailed judicial development. Pending such development and final determination by the highest court the law may be unascertained and inaccessible.
Lower courts may develop the definition of an offence, and intermediate appellate courts may confirm that development, so that the law appears to be settled, and settled for some time, but suddenly the superior appellate court says no, everyone was wrong, here is what the ingredients of the offence really are.
In R v McRae, 2013 SCC 68 (6 December 2013) four judges – the trial judge and three appeal judges – had their definition of an offence overturned by seven judges of the Supreme Court.
The prosecutor had been able to appeal against the acquittal on a question of law: s 676(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. The Supreme Court ordered a retrial.
The defendant had been tried on five counts of uttering threats, an offence pursuant to s 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. This offence had been considered earlier this year but the Supreme Court then did not need to address the points raised in McRae: see R. v. O'Brien, 2013 SCC 2 (CanLII), 2013 SCC 2, [2013] 1 S.C.R. 7, mentioned briefly here on 31 January 2013.
The details of the definition of the offence as they were judicially elaborated need not detain us. The question I raise is, should the Supreme Court have ordered a retrial? There is no doubt that the power to make such an order existed. There could have been little objection (subject to the inaccessibility of unascertained law point mentioned above) to the first appeal court ordering a retrial. But given that the first appeal court was also wrong about the law, wasn't the law much more inaccessible and unascertainable than is acceptable? Shouldn't the defendant have been allowed his acquittals?
Compare the discussions of accessibility and ascertainability here on 13 March 2006, here on 9 May 2013, and here on 16 June 2013.


text: Thought I would share this with all of you. A year ago this May I got a cat from a shelter. Huge-20lbs, the most lovable monster I have ever had. I guess his owner had two cats and was moving and could not take them with her. They were not close so did not matter if they went together or not and I was not even looking for a cat but there was something about him. I took him home. The shelter told me he was an inside cat but was not declawed. I told them I had a small farm and all my cats were in and out. After he got used to the house I started bringing him out back to the barn and you could tell he was in awe. He was even amazed at bugs. It was sad in a way but I knew he was going to have a new lease on life and he is just such a wonderful cat, very dog-like. I could go on forever about him but to make a long story short this morning went I went out to feed everyone and what did I find but a dead baby possum in the grass near the chicken coops! He LOVES the chickens and hangs out with them all day. It is so funny to watch, he lays in the grass and they are all around him. I know this cat think he dies and went to cat heaven. But what has amazed me is that he has learned to protect his flock....lol My other two old cats slept in last night so I know it was him. My shelter cat is the best.


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Never Stop Learning!
The staff at our Upland studio was given a demo by our amazing instructor Sean Harris on tips he learned at a workshop hosted by Scott Barnes.
Our team learned new application, contouring, and setting tips for applying makeup to celebrities and for HD filming purposes.
Part of being a great makeup artist is continued education. The trends are constantly changing, along with the requests from clients. Keeping an open mind to learning new techniques is one of the ways to stay on top in the industry.
Thank you for the demo, Sean, all of the Upland girls appreciated it!
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The Dry Gourmet: We produce non-alcoholic, dehydrated cooking wines for home cooks who don't keep wine around the house.
Our markets include the recovery community, Muslims, Mormons, my Southern Baptist grandmother, people with certain health conditions and home cooks who don't keep wine on hand.
We're first to market and have a relationship with one of the only manufacturers with the necessary technology. We need to move toward an exclusive distribution agreeement.
We will perform the marketing, build hte supply chain and grow relationships with distributors/retailers. We will contract for the manufacturing, packaging and order fulfillment (for web retail).
We think the hard part will be growing sales to negotiate exclusive relationships with the manufacturer(s), while building a strong brand a loyal community, before other suppliers enter the market.
Determine Who You Are.
This time around, I'm taking the entrepreneur role. I've hired myself for too much and failed in the past.
This time, I plan to re-invent the product and create an evermore compelling story around it. Everything else (manufacturing, packaging, shipping, finance, customer service) I will put in the hands of people more capable than myself.
I found out that a purchase order is as good as cash.
My business plan and a purchase order gets my a line of credit at the bank. Of course, getting to the purchase order was the hard work, but I think many entrepreneurs can build relationships, refine their story and develop their offering to a point where somebody will say "I'll buy that."
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Popular Airlines of Choice in Uganda Named
Flight trends by travel Agency, Jumia have indicated that Fly Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair, Brussels Airlines and Kenya Airways are the frequently used airlines in Uganda. The recently opened agency, located at Pan Africa House on Kimathi Avenue allows people to have easier access to hotel and flight booking. This, according toRead More


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Animal or Human, is there a Difference?
Well i have a little poem for you today, and here it goes:
Some of Us are Not People.
We are Animals.
We think as such, most of US.
Functioning on selfish Needs.
Gratification is how we Feed.
Pleasure is Our ONLY "know",
and Feelings...they're something only Humans show.
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Simona Pop, head of sales and marketing at InstaSupply shares her views on keeping up with the Millennials boom.
The Millennials are here and there is nothing you can do to stop them. Those born between 1982 and 2000 have surpassed the Baby Boomers in sheer numbers and are now amongst the top consumers globally.
Now, hospitality is one of the most challenged industries when it comes to "Keeping up with the Millennials" as it is typically a very traditional industry and change isn't exactly its favourite word. Hotels in particular have been doing the same things, in the same way, for years now.
From major chains to small independent businesses, hospitality companies across the world have been redesigning properties, spending a fortune on new technologies and even using Facebook Messenger for their customer service communications in an effort to appeal to the Millennial customer. But what about the Millennial employee?
"They are becoming the earners, the spenders, the travellers, and importantly, the workers," remarks Tina Edmundson, Marriott's global officer for luxury and lifestyle brands. "By 2025, these guys are going to make up three-quarters of the workforce," says Guy Langford, vice chairman and U.S. leader of travel, hospitality and leisure at Deloitte. Most of the back office operations have not changed in the past 10–15 years. And that's the good case scenario.
"Spreadsheet" is still the word du jour and old software products are incredibly complicated to use. For Millennials, each day at work is like going back to the past…The heavy use of paper, spreadsheets and antiquated software makes adoption within the Millennial workforce sector very low. This in turn affects staff retention and therefore drives staff costs ever upwards.
Considering the rise in the living wage, spending hours training staff on complicated systems is not exactly the pinnacle of productivity. Offering Millennial staff the opportunity to continue their digital, one click habits at work by implementing technology focused on user experience is an absolute must for productivity and staff retention.
There is no reason why work technology should be complicated. There is no reason to pay out thousands of pounds (or more) to train your employees. Nobody trains them to use the apps and programs they use in their personal lives. They just make sense. And because of this people enjoy using them and they come back to using them time and time again.
Adoption of easy to use tech has been tested and proven, it makes life easier. It frees up time rather than clogging it and that makes complete sense for a productive business.
"We have to understand what impact they're going to have in 10 years' time" says Langford so changes made now, for both the Millennial consumer and the Millennial employee, will see huge ROI.


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Trump announces intention to nominate new ambassador to JA
The White House is reporting that President Donald Trump today announced his intention to nominate Donald Ray Tapia of Arizona to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Jamaica.
In a statement, The White House said Tapia served as Chairman and CEO of the Essco Group Management, the largest Hispanic owned business in Arizona, for over three decades.
"Mr. Tapia's philanthropic efforts include serving on the Board of Directors for the Sun Angel Foundation and Endowment at Arizona State University, the Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation Board of Indianapolis, Indiana, and as Chairman of Board and Trustee at Saint Leo University," it said.
"Additionally, he served on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, Teen LifeLine Phoenix, the Advisory Council of the Arizona Animal Welfare League, and the Advisory Board for the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, Arizona,".
More about Donald Ray Tapia
* U.S. Army veteran
* Received a B.A. and M.B.A. from Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida, where he was later awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
Previous US Ambassador to Jamaica Luis Moreno ended his tour of duty in June 2017.
He was appointed by the US Senate in November 2014.
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Rolando Aarons will undergo surgery after fracturing a metatarsal during Newcastle United's EFL Cup win over Cheltenham Town.
Aarons pulled up early in the game at St James's Park, which Rafa Benitez's side won 2-0 thanks to two goals from Ayoze Perez.
After the match, United manager Rafa Benitez said he was "upset" by the injury to the 20-year-old, who has overcame as series of injuries at the club over the past two seasons.
The winger yesterday had a scan on his foot, and the club today confirmed he has "sustained a fracture of his fifth metatarsal".
Aarons – who signed a new long-term contract this month – faces an eight-week spell on the sidelines.
A statement read: "Newcastle United can confirm that Rolando Aarons sustained a fracture of his fifth metatarsal during the Magpies' EFL Cup second round victory over Cheltenham Town on Tuesday.
"The winger will undergo an operation and will be out for eight weeks."
Meanwhile, strikers Dwight Gayle and Aleksandar Mitrovic both suffered concussions against Cheltenham and will sit out Saturday evening's Championship game against Brighton and Hove Albion.


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WASHINGTON — President Obama plans to nominate Sen. Judd Gregg as Commerce secretary today, the White House confirmed on the eve of the announcement as the New Hampshire Republican disclosed an apparent deal that would keep his seat out of Democrats' hands.
"I have made it clear to the Senate leadership on both sides of the aisle and to the governor that I would not leave the Senate if I felt my departure would cause a change in the makeup of the Senate," Gregg said Monday in a statement. The White House confirmed the Gregg choice on the condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made.
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch confirmed the "understanding," stopping just short of promising to appoint a Republican or an independent to serve out the remaining two years of Gregg's term.
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Here's Your Love Horoscope for July 2016
Tracy Allen's horoscope columns appear monthly in Glamour. In addition to astrology, she has a graduate education in counseling psychology and has worked as a psychotherapist. Follow @astrotherapist on Twitter and email firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a private session. Check back here for more lovescopes every month.
June 21–July 22
The new moon in Cancer on the 4th represents your annual invitation to reinvent yourself. Confident self-expression, imaginative personal style, romantic optimism and an open mind are all in order in the coming year. With Mercury, Venus and the sun in your sign battling other planets on the 7th, you might run into conflict with your partner or boss, so be open to compromise. Schedule dates for July 6 and 16, when Venus and the sun mesh with go-for-it Mars in your love-and-happiness sector, making it easy for you to be yourself and have a good time. And whether you're hoping to click with someone new or enjoy a conversation or outing with a current crush, the 10th looks quite promising, thanks to the sun reaching out to Jupiter and Mercury vibing with Mars. After Venus segues into your values zone on July 12 for a three-week stay, you might consider taking inventory of your self-worth and deciding what qualities you'd like to develop. The 20th is the perfect day for that, since Venus is joining forces with mature Saturn in your improvement house. You may feel rather serious by that time, because a full moon on July 19 in your one-on-one angle is apt to bring a shift in a close relationship—meaning it could be time to have that where-is-this-headed talk, kick the commitment up a notch or walk away and pursue the kind of connection you crave.
July 23–August 22
Venus, Mercury and the sun begin their annual transits through your sign on July 12, 13, and 22, lending you charm, amiability, focus, the gift of gab, vitality and magnetism. This is the time of year when you're entitled to do you and put others second. A Mercury-Venus meetup on the 16th enhances your self-expression, so your personality is bound to make an impression on someone that day. If you happen to be alone, the sun in your release sector is harmonizing with Mars in your past angle on the 16th as well, favoring reflection that empowers you to let go and move on. Merc and Venus are clicking with serious Saturn in your romance house but clashing with confusing Neptune in your intimacy zone July 19–21, suggesting that you want to be taken seriously by someone but may not receive the exact response you desire. Knowing who you are and loving yourself—warts and all—is more important than having someone deliver the perfect words at the perfect moment. Mercury's skirmishes with Pluto and Mars on the 22nd and 29th could spell trouble if you give in to anger. But Mercury-Uranus and Venus-Uranus meetings on July 27 and 31 will keep your spirits up and help you to see a myriad of possibilities for your future. That last day is the perfect one to go out with someone who's not your type—you might be surprised by how attractive difference can be!
August 23–September 22
If you're single and hoping to meet someone, the new moon in your network house on the 4th is your cue to start going to parties, join an organization and put the word out among your friends and various peers that you're ready for a relationship. The moon is linked with Jupiter in Virgo and Neptune in your one-on-one angle, increasing the chances that circulating more will lead to something good. The sun and Mercury in that house are teaming up with Neptune on July 3 and 5, increasing the chances that the long weekend will produce a romantic connection or meaningful friendship. But friendship may not mix well with romance and sex on the 7th, 11th, and 16th, when planets in your social sector spar with Pluto in your love zone and Uranus in your intimacy house. Particularly after planets start segueing into your retreat corner mid-month, you may need more alone time to recharge your battery and reflect on the past year. The full moon on the 19th in your joy house could be an exception, since you'll likely have an urge to enjoy life and express yourself then. That lunation could also make or break a love affair, because it's battling unpredictable Uranus in your closeness zone. Its link with growth-oriented Jupiter in your sign—along with Venus's fruitful encounter with realistic Saturn the next day—implies any ending you have to face now will absolutely be for the best.
September 23–October 22
July starts off with several planets congregating at the top of your chart, so your focus will be on scoring points with higher-ups and polishing your professional or public image. Venus, Mercury and the sun are up there and sparring with Uranus in your one-on-one corner on the 7th, 11th, and 16th, creating friction between partnership and your drive to succeed. Relationship issues or an unstable person might make it harder for you to concentrate on promoting yourself and performing well. You may need to switch up your strategy in an effort to save face. Fortunately, the planets enter your humanity house next, greenlighting plenty of socializing later in the month. Venus and Mercury hit a rough patch with Neptune in your work sector and Pluto in your home angle July 21–24, though, requiring you to juggle your social life with your job, everyday duties and family or domestic matters. If you're using dating apps, being more systematic about it can pay off on July 20, when Venus gels with serious Saturn in your communication corner. That would also be a good day for a heart-to-heart with a friend you've been having problems with, since Saturn endorses maturity and resolution. Mercury-Uranus and Venus-Uranus alliances on the 27th and 31st hint at a couple of distinct possibilities. If you're seeing someone, those are ideal times to introduce him to your girlfriends. Single? Meeting a new match through your crew is highly favored on those dates.
October 23–November 21
The new moon on July 4 meshes with open-minded Jupiter in your social sector and idealistic Neptune in your love-and-happiness house, encouraging a fresh outlook that embraces more people and higher aims. Its opposition to Pluto in your attitude corner underscores the fact that a leap of faith requires you to relinquish your desire for full control. The sun and Mercury are vibing with Neptune on the 3rd and 5th, promoting romantic adventures and pleasant escapes, so break out of your routine and have some fun! As Mars gets back up to speed in your sign this month, its momentum will hopefully motivate you like it did in January and February. You're poised to go after what you want, particularly on July 6, when Venus vibes with Mars, inspiring you to take a risk for the sake of love. Venturing beyond your comfort zone and dating someone you'd normally rule out will be worth your while. Having the courage to think outside the box can teach you a valuable lesson on the 10th, when Mercury links with Mars. And a sun-Mars rendezvous on July 16 pushes you to travel or envision a broader range of possibilities for who you can be in the world and what your future holds. You might fall for an older man or a power player between July 12 and August 5 while Venus is in your authority angle, but this is also a period when looking good in your profession can strengthen your security and change your daily life.
November 22–December 21
Planets in your psyche-and-sharing zone gel with planets in your emotions angle and seclusion corner on July 3, 5, 6, and 10 but spar with Saturn in Sagittarius on the 2nd and 4th. So delving deeply into a relationship or what's going on inside you will be worth it, as will alone time and private time with someone you care about—but you could continue to shut someone out, whether you mean to or not and may need to keep that tendency in check if you're craving closeness. You might be resisting focusing intently on one person or on a personal issue such as a fear or loss that you can overcome once you understand it. Uranus in your pleasure sector is also making waves on July 7, 11, and 16, tempting you to forego partnership and do your own thing. If you're in a committed relationship, an itch for change could get you into trouble on those days, and if you're interested in someone new, it could be difficult to decipher how serious your connection is. Take time out to hang with your friends or to entertain yourself with a harmless distraction. After Mercury and Venus segue into the part of your chart that's naturally associated with Sagittarian matters such as learning, travel, and adventure, you'll feel more at ease. And their encounters with Saturn in your sign on the 19th and 20th can inspire you to get out and meet new people or enjoy a new experience.
December 22–January 19
With Venus, Mercury and the sun segueing between your partnership and intimacy houses in July, there's a notable emphasis on the one-to-one bonds in your life. All three clash with Pluto in Capricorn throughout the month, calling for you to loosen your grip and forget about trying to control anyone except yourself. Your encounters will be intense, so try to maintain self-awareness and avoid projecting what's going on inside you onto the people around you. A new moon on the 4th syncs with several other planets, alluding to a new relationship in the pipeline or a new level of commitment in a current connection. And the Capricorn full moon on July 19, while it could make you feel temperamental and sensitive, invites you to blow off steam with friends or get out of a rut and travel, meet different people and chase after new experiences. If you're in a relationship, hanging out with your girlfriends or his crew as a couple should be extra enjoyable on the 6th, 10th, and 16th, since planets in your partnership house vibe with doer Mars in your team sector. Traveling with your man is favored July 8–10, thanks to a confab between those planets and Jupiter in your exploration zone. With timekeeper Saturn in your release corner and liberating Uranus in your memories angle joining forces with Venus in your sex house on the 20th and 31st, whether you're single or attached, you'd do well to let go of the past and love the one you're with.
January 20–February 18
With Mars barreling through your ambition angle all month and several other planets activating your productivity corner for the first half of July, you're focused on working hard and getting ahead. You could find yourself drawn to a coworker, especially on the 6th when Venus and Mars have a fortuitous rendezvous. You might rethink the attraction almost immediately, though, because Venus spars with changeable Uranus in your mindset zone the next day. But flirting is a distinct possibility the day after that, since verbal Mercury is clicking with Jupiter in your sex zone. Venus crosses your one-on-one angle on July 12, encouraging you to clock out of the office at a decent hour and connect with people. Whether you're single or spoken for, date nights should become a higher priority, particularly on the 16th, 20th, and 31st, when Venus hooks up with Mercury, and Saturn and Uranus. If you're on the hunt for new prospects, you may click with someone you meet through friends on the 20th or with someone you meet through a sibling or neighbor on the 31st. Or it's possible you'll fall for a pal or someone in your nabe on those days. If you've been keeping something from your S.O., the full moon in your secrets corner on July 19 is gelling with truth-loving Jupiter in your intimacy house—while being prodded by liberating Uranus in your communication zone—making that the obvious time to lay your cards on the table.
February 19–March 20
The new moon on July 4th coaxes you to enjoy life to the fullest in the coming weeks, and it's connecting with idealistic Neptune in Pisces and hopeful Jupiter in your one-on-one angle, favoring new romance. You're inspired to have faith in love, believe in your dreams, and express your personality and emotions. With Neptune hanging out in your sign for several years, you're apt to send out murky signals at times; it's easy to misunderstand and be misunderstood under this sort of double-Pisces influence. But when the sun and Mercury join forces with Neptune on July 3 and 5, it's much easier for you to express your true self and be seen clearly—making those few days around the new moon ideal for spending time with someone you care about. Personal pleasure is at odds with group interests when Merc and the sun oppose Pluto in your network zone on the 7th, so you may need to appease friends that day. If you're due for a heart-to-heart with your man, a Mercury-Jupiter confab on July 8 sets the right tone. Around mid-month, life starts to seem more busy than fun. But if you're single, you could find love at the office or the gym. Venus's presence in that part of your chart July 12–August 5 encourages you to treat your body like a temple. Taking care of yourself from the inside out will boost your confidence on the 31st, so who knows—you might end up asking out the cute guy on the treadmill next to you!
March 21–April 19
Mars is charging full steam ahead in your intimacy zone all month, where he was moving forward in January and February as well, heating up your sex life—or at least intensifying a close relationship or pushing you to delve into your own psyche and rebound from a hurt or loss. Venus, Mercury and the sun in your foundation angle are gelling with Mars on July 6, 10, and 16, making those ideal days for emotionally satisfying sex or dialogue. And if you've been waiting to introduce a guy to your family, any of those dates could work well. Those same planets clash with Uranus in Aries on the 7th, 11th, and 16th, though, so you'll probably need some distance from your fam or your feelings then. Give yourself an out to avoid blowing a fuse or making an abrupt exit. A Mars-Uranus squabble on July 13 may also require you to take a breath, because you'll likely feel torn between independence and closeness. After Venus lands in your love-and-happiness sector on July 12, she'll be encouraging you to enjoy life to the fullest for the next few weeks. Her rendezvous with Mercury and Uranus on July 16 and 31 generate opportunities for fun—and quite possibly funny—dates, while a Mercury-Uranus meetup on the 27th can inspire liberating self-expression. An argument with your S.O. or love interest is not unlikely on July 29, so try not to add fuel to the fire.
April 20–May 20
With Mars traveling direct through your one-on-one angle throughout July—as he did in January and February—doing things with a partner is your best bet this month. Make "two is more fun than one" your motto, and invite your boyfriend to join you on your morning run, or suggest an activity for a date instead of the same old meet-for-drinks plan. Venus, Mercury, and the sun vibe with Mars on the 6th, 10th, and 16th, and since those planets are in the house that rules talk and travel, stimulating conversations and day trips are bound to make your time together more enjoyable. The sun and Mercury are also in sync with Neptune in your network zone on July 3 and 5, nudging you to reach out to people and find common interests (making group socializing your best strategy for meeting someone new on those days). Keep an eye on a subconscious urge to instigate on the 7th and 11th, when Venus and Mercury in your communication corner spar with disruptive Uranus in your subliminal zone. Uranus's battle with Mars on the 13th means you should probably take a break from togetherness and spend some time alone. A Venus-Saturn alliance on July 20 inspires you to hang out at home getting close to someone or reflecting on a past relationship in an effort to gain closure. The 27th and 31st also look perfect for sharing secrets or unpacking emotional baggage and moving on.
May 21–June 20
Venus and Mercury head into your thinking-and-talking corner—the part of your chart that's naturally associated with Gemini matters—on July 12 and 13, busying your brain and giving you full permission to be your chatty, lively self. If you're single, let your curiosity lead you to meet new people, particularly on the 27th and 31st when Mercury and Venus collaborate with Uranus in your networking zone. Those are especially good days to make a connection via technology (which is pretty much the norm these days!) or IRL via spontaneous group activities. If you're attached, get to know your boyfriend better by asking him questions that elicit stories. On July 19 and 20, Merc gels with serious Saturn in your one-on-one angle, promoting mature communication and talk of commitment. Venus's confab with Saturn the next day can help you to see the appeal of a stable, grown-up, long-term relationship—or at the very least, it will coax you to express your affection for someone close to you. With Venus in that house July 12–August 5, it's easier for you to see the best in people and show them how you feel. You might even have a desire to go way beyond flirting and sexting and write something closer to a love letter. The written word is your thing, so take a stab at it if the spirit moves you! And if you change your mind, you can always hold onto it for yourself.


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On June 1st, Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau, swam down to the last existing undersea habitat research lab in the world, Aquarius, in the Florida Keys. He'll live there for 31 days, which is a day longer than the time his grandfather spent living in his undersea habitat, Conshelf II, roughly 50 years ago.
Since then, undersea bases have been created all over the world, and have since lost their funding and ceased operation. Aquarius stands as the last. The aquanauts joining Cousteau on "Mission 31" are photographers, scientists from Northeastern and MIT specializing in marine biology and underwater engineering, and Aquarius staff. They'll all experience the unique challenge of living underwater for over a month in the pressurized saturated diving environment.


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The Chichester & Gazette Business Awards Launch took place at Chichester University on 20th January and the event will be on 22nd of April. The evening included a talk from Chichester Uni regarding their upcoming changes and the impact it will have on all the local businesses around the Chichester Area.
The Observer and Gazette Business Awards are sponsored by The Chichester Chamber Of Commerce & Industry as well as the University of Chichester. These awards are a way to support and showcase the success and excellence of local businesses. They have made the event to be suitable for any type of business which will encourage every business to consider participating.
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Get Them Out the Door
Creative approaches help sell weanlings and yearlings even in soft markets.
By Lynda Lane in The American Quarter Horse Journal | July 18, 2011
In 2006, Kim Behrens, a successful Quarter Horse breeder, gave some advice on how she markets her American Quarter Horses despite a wavering market. Her goal at that time was to sell the youngsters she raises before they were 2-year-olds.
Applying sound marketing strategies from other areas of business has been one of the keys to Kim's success.
For years, her husband, Bill, has been a successful real estate broker and investor. When she first started her horse business, he taught her how to build an image and market successfully and creatively.
Here are some of the techniques she uses.
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Target a Specific Market
Kim has shown as an amateur, which gives her the edge in knowing the needs of nonprofessional riders.
"I'm selling more to people who are just getting into the business or those who have been showing novice amateur for a while and want to step up to a better horse. That has been the focus of my market," she says. "It is my niche."
In the case of upgrading novice amateurs, Kim has created a network by showing with them and building rapport. They spread the word to others, and Kim has built a reputation for knowing what they need.
Horseman of days gone by talked about swapping horses with cash to boot. This, Kim says, is part of what she pegs as creative marketing.
"You just have to be able to put a deal together. My husband loves to do that. I can tell him, 'Hey – these people have this kind of horse, and they want this other one. Here is how much cash they have (but it's not the full purchase price of the prospect). How can we swing it?' We'll be creative and think about it until we can put a deal together. Sometimes it takes me longer to get the final outcome of the money, because I might have to resell another horse for the buyer."
Still, she says, it works out well for everyone concerned and helps buyers upgrade.
Direct Mail
In the Internet age, some people have forgotten that good, basic direct mail is an effective way to market horses. Kim does both – Internet and direct mail.
Through the years, she has developed what she calls "a huge database of people who want to buy a horse or breed one." She has gathered information from the directories of Quarter Horse associations in Oregon and Washington.
Also, she says, "Every time somebody calls me about a prospect or about breeding to one of my stallions, I get their name and address and put them on the list. This is something I've done for years."
During the holidays, she puts a newsletter inside each Christmas card.
"We stay connected this way. The newsletter tells about the horses I'm showing, horses I have for sale and gives information about our website."
The newsletter, she says, has been a real boost to her business.
Stay Visible
Kim has also written articles for horse publications on topics ranging from breeding mares to handling young horses. By doing so, she keeps her name and her farm name constantly visible. Her articles mention her website, which helps prospective buyers see what she has for sale. They can view photos of her stallions, as well as pedigrees and sire information.
Web Site
Kim updates her website often. "Most of my horses are on it," she says. She also has a featured horse of the month. This keeps people checking back, to see who the newly featured horse will be.
By presenting the accolades of a featured horse on the website, Kim can show that the horses she raised are winning. This information gives confidence to someone looking for a prospect by one of her stallions.
Internet Sales
Kim uses several websites to list her horses. A large percentage of them are sold online. Kim uses a professional approach with her listings, posting quality photos that clearly show how a horse profiles. She takes the photos when the horse is slick and shiny, when the true conformation can easily be seen.
Avoiding hard-sell tactics, Kim puts in pertinent information about each horse and a complete pedigree. She also puts in the line, "Check my website" and gives the address.
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When people ask Kim where to price their horses, she asks them how fast they want to sell. She tells them that in a soft market, the key word in pricing is "realistic." Ego has no place in pricing horses.
"Our philosophy is to price our horses reasonably," she says frankly. "I try not to mark them up. I price them so that they should sell within 60 days."
She says the horses don't always move that quickly, but they do move faster than horses that are grossly over-priced.
A lot of Kim's decision on where to price a horse has to do with just how much time and work she has had to put into a prospect.
Quality Counts
Kim has realized that to be competitive, quality is an important consideration. Think of this from a buyer's viewpoint: You want a pleasure prospect. You are looking at two weanlings or yearlings. The dam of one has no show record and hasn't produced any point earners. The dam of the other was shown successfully and has produced winners – maybe even some Superior western pleasure horses. Even if both youngsters move equally well, which one are you most likely to consider?
Riding on Reputation
In today's market, it's especially important to maintain integrity. If you do, you'll have repeat customers.
"That's been very important to us, to do what we say we will. We stand on our morals," Kim says.
Kim says she works to disclose everything she can about a horse.


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It's no mystery. There are top ten reasons why we love Olivia Pope.
Her Clothes. Call us superficial, silly and superfluous. Who cares? Olivia's clothes are a study in fabulous. Previously unaware, the perfect date was on the steps of the Lincoln memorial wearing elbow length leather gloves; we've now been schooled. The coats. The collection makes us gasp. They are elegant, sophisticated, swoon worthy. Modern feminism touts we toss out love of clothing to be taken seriously. Olivia turns the notion on its head.
Non-fussy suits, a collection of leisure wear with nary a Target yoga pant in sight, stunning handbags paint a picture of how we envision ourselves when success makes it way to our pocketbooks; when we no longer have to buy shoes for the kids, new tires, or juice boxes. Successful men for centuries have claimed designer suits, handmade shirts with monograms and stunning brogues as proof of hard work. Why on earth would we expect less from women at the table?
The wine. She confessed she didn't care for the taste. "That's because you've never had good wine," her father chided. We don't care for him, but we are down for his wine lessons. He turned her on to a top sommelier and she took note, as is her habit. Now after a long day, she dons gorgeous oversize sweaters and silk pants to pour a glass of something that costs more than we make in a week. Heaven.
Her Apartment. You just know it's in Georgetown or Dupont Circle or somewhere that fabulous. From its' deep wood trims to its' traditional, yet updated style, it is cozy, comfy and a welcoming place for either Fitz or Jake to lay their weary heads. It features architectural detail from intricately beveled ceilings with carved buttresses to arched doorways. A gold dining room chandelier mysteriously disappeared around season two (mistake). A baby grand piano graces a corner niche though we have yet to see our goddess play. Then there are the mirror inlaid closet doors in the bedroom and the black tile in the kitchen. It spells warm, happy home for a chick that kicks ass every day and needs somewhere to ruminate. We are, indeed, jealous.
The Office. No cubicles here. Windows bathe hard work in sunlight and city views. It is hard to decide if the building's inside or outside is more breathtaking. Deep wood accents, broad desks to spread things about and solve problems big and small, along with enough technology to keep Huck and Quinn spying on the world. There are also couches in case you worked so hard you had to sleep over or hide from a stalker.
The multi-hued hardwood conference room table plays host to new caseloads and using windows as bulletin boards makes the heart sing. If only our offices or cubicles boasted a window, we could try the same.
She Takes In The Broken. A more broken cast of characters would be hard to find. Olivia gathered them carefully and gave them a place to call home and a group to call family. Herself included. She is as damaged as Huck and Quinn, but aren't we all? We bring our battle scars to the workplace. Olivia welcomes them and turns them into strengths, creating gladiators from empty hearts. We're damaged too. Can we go work in DC?
No Time for That. Our girl does not suffer fools. She ain't got time for that. Is it not refreshing to find a woman on television that neither gossips nor whines, manipulates her husband and children, or becomes such a bitch we cannot stand the sight of her? Most women are somewhere in between and that's why we worship Olivia. Like most of us, she's got no time to be silly, snarky or idiotic. She is far too busy saving the world and taking down bad guys.
She's a Real Person. No, really. Olivia Pope is based on real life Judy Smith, a DC and LA based fixer and she knows her stuff. This woman maneuvered the country through the Monica Lewinsky affair. Can you say scandal?
Of Olivia, Smith commented, "I think for a crisis manager, it is very interesting — instead of handling the crisis, now she is the crisis." Smith also noted one thing she did not have to deal with is social media. "It is so different — social media has really changed the landscape for crisis management," she added. Not a problem for our Liv.
She Owns It. Don't for one-minute think Miss Olivia cares what you think. She owns who she is, what she does and she is unapologetic. Even in the face of Mellie's wrath, Olivia scolds, "Don't call me a slut." She also owns her methods. A situation needs fixing and that's the task at hand, whatever it takes. It is this intrigue that draws us in. We believe this is the behind-the-scenes modus operandi in Washington. Even those in the know are pulled along. New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd questioned last week whether the president could not be a bit more Pope-like in his current crisis ridden administration.
"Why hadn't President Obama used a pretext to lure John Boehner, Ted Cruz and Harry Reid to the White House, locked them in a bunker and kept them there until they hammered out a deal to save America's reputation?" She wrote in commentary about Olivia's strength in crisis.
Of her detractors, and there are many, she appears oblivious. Guardian.com columnist David Dennis devoted an entire column to his hatred of Olivia Pope. "Olivia Pope is a home-wrecker. She's a mistress with no regard for a standing marriage where three children are involved. Sure, the president is just as, if not more, despicable than Olivia – but I don't get called a self-hating womanizer for voicing my disdain for him."
Dennis, we guarantee Olivia doesn't care. And, neither do we.
She's a Badass. Your father threatens your life and livelihood? Get off that plane, tell him to go scratch, straighten the collar of your lululemon workout wear and walk away like a boss. The first lady calls you a slut? So what. Some of your friends want you dead? Who cares? Men try to intimidate you? Pull out your file of indiscretion and crush them like a bug under your Manolo. You want the president to win? Fix the election. Figure out your former lover is being held in an underground hole? Demand the president of the United States get him out. Now.
She's Who We Want to Be. The number one reason women across America love Olivia Pope is she is who we want to be. She says what we long to say. She lives her life without regard to others' judgment. She is stellar at her work. She does what she loves. She loves whomever she loves without apology. She is in charge of her own destiny. She is a force with which to be reckoned. She makes mistakes and owns them. She is loyal. Above all, she is a gladiator.
All any woman wants, is to be a gladiator of her own definition.
Written by Linda Torkelson


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Sunday, April 09, 2006
wnt for music lesson today =X did impro and can say i was the worst =XX how embarrassing. wnt to lan after tht. got police outside O.O i went in anyway since its sunday and i didn't do anything wrong ^^ den my 2nd aunt called and ask me and my bro to church. palm sunday. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzs boooooring. =XXXXXXXX den wnt to have dinner. the food was quite nice but the timing was horrid. an hour passed and i still havent got my food yet. my aunt flared up. how embarrassing xP just came home. damn tired zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz my boy came to my house ytd just to deliver handmade cookies xD how swt. but matthew was complaining which kinda spoiled the mood. my bro liked the cookies! heh. <33s ^^*i was shocked!*
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An Extended Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of 13Mk392 Along Proposed IA 137 Corridor, Harrison Township, Mahaska County
Author(s): Lowell R. Blikre
Year: 1997
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An Extended Phase I Cultural Resources Survey of 13Mk392 Along Proposed IA 137 Corridor, Harrison Township, Mahaska County. Lowell R. Blikre. Bear Creek Archeology Report ,1. Cresco, IA: Bear Creek Archeology. 1997 ( tDAR id: 350007)
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Chip Stone Tools • Groundstone • Open Habitation Site
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19123 (Fips Code) • Des Moines River Basin • Iowa (State / Territory) • Mahaska (County) • North America (Continent) • Southern Iowa Drift Plain • United States of America (Country)
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min long: -92.871; min lat: 41.161 ; max long: -92.41; max lat: 41.51 ;
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December 30, 2008
We just returned from visiting Adam's family in Florida. They are really just amazing. They have made me feel welcome and part of the family. Just amazing, amazing people. Our visit was short since we had to come back to moving to our new place. So many big things all converging at once. We have two days of hard work to get through but it will be wonderful once it's done.
The pups come back today and I'm so excited to see them. Adam's family has a little Shelty named Wendy and she is the cutest thing. I got to love on her and pet her and get kisses. They had to check and make sure I didn't try to smuggle her on the plane with me.
Locked Out
December 4, 2008
The back stairs are made out of metal. It iced a bit and the pups were having none of going down the three long, slippery flights to go potty. We decided to take them out front, down the wooden steps inside the building. Much easier for puppy paws to navigate.
We take them out, me and Adam in slippers, freezing in the wind and slight rain. We turn around to go back in and realize neither one of us brought keys. We're locked out. Fantastic.
I investigate the fence on the side of the backyard. Chain link against wooden fence. I would have to clear a foot or so of wooden fence if I managed to scale the chain link, swaying in its unanchoredness, in my child's size 5 wool felt slippers. It's a no go for me.
Adam has knocked on the first floor window and called out various neighbors' names, to no avail. Don't really blame them. How freaked out would you be if you heard some unfamiliar voice calling your name outside your secured building?
Adam goes around to check the fence for its climbing properties and disappears. I half expect to hear, "Whoa. Whoa." *thud* Not because of his athleticism but because of the mentioned unanchored fence.
Relieved, I see him walking down the steps inside the building to let me and the shivering pups in. Newt's teeth can chatter and it's the saddest, most pathetic sight ever. My slippers being soaked and ears about to fall off I'm so happy to enter the warm building's corridor.
He had hopped the fence by the garage and was attempting to unlatch the gate door in the back when one of our neighbors saw him, and luckily she knows him from puppy bonanzas in the backyard. She told him, "I almost called the cops." She graciously let him in through her apartment (we had dutifully locked our back door) and he let me in. Thank you Jamie!
As Adam took off his coat in the apartment he felt a sudden breeze. He had ripped his pants climbing the fence. Poor guy. I laughed so hard. It seems that my hero is not immune to cliches.
The Witching Hour
April 25, 2008
It's shedding season again. Well, to tell you the truth it never really ends it just intensifies. Right now I have free rolling Newton tumbleweeds blowing through my apartment. The shedding is so bad right now that he looks like Pig Pen or better yet Witch Hazel. You know when Witch Hazel would quick dart away and her bobby pins would be left behind floating in mid-air? That's Newt. When he jumps up on the railing to bark his fool head off at the dogs below a puff of dog hair escapes his body and free floats above his head, gently wafting down to the ground only to be welcomed by 1000 other hairs. They join hands and wander like evil youths around my apartment, content at just sullying the place, not actually toughening anyone up. Ahhh well, the cure is around the corner, broom and swiffer. It's a cycle that will be repeated ad nauseum but that dog, he's worth it.
April 10, 2008
For one reason or anohter I've had a bit of a rough week. It happens. Mr. Newt has been helping out a lot with that though. I like when he cuddles at bed time. He's much more likely to do it in the morning though. I love his Snoopy yawns.
Two PET scans this week. I should be glowing from the radiation, no? Ahhh well. My kids might turn out to have some kind of awesome super powers because of it like flying or invisibility or cutting ponytails off of men who should know better. One can hope.
I've bought and have yet to try an at home glycolic peel thingamajig. I can't believe my incredible willpower. I should have slathered that stuff on my face while I drove home from Walgreen's. Self control – who knew I had it? Maybe tonight I will test it out. Hopefully I won't wake up tomorrow looking like I fell asleep on the beach at noon. What am I still doing here typing – there's a mask to be tried!
August 21, 2007
The beautiful and talented Megsie Ann was in town this past weekend. It was so great to have her here and so nice of her to come all of the way from the East Coast into the hinterlands of Missouri 😉
I tried my best to show her around the Lou. We went paddle boating in Forest Park and braved the four story slide at City Museum. I showed her around the Botanical Gardens and took her to Olympia, Blueberry Hill and Llewellyn's. We made a brief stop at Ironage and came out with a little more metal than we came in with. Overall a great time. We had a bbq and introduced her around and sat in the three season room chatting about Tori Amos albums and drinking wine. Truly, truly fantastic.
Megan has also made friends with Max. That my friends is a feat in and of itself and has earned Megan the title of "Dog Whisperer" in our house. It was so odd having a house guest over and not locking the dogs up in a bedroom or keeping them outside. Anyway, below is photographic proof that Megan and Max are friends. Thanks again Megsie for coming. I hope you had as wonderful a time as I did. You're the best!
Mr. Newt
May 4, 2007
He's a mix. Part German Shepherd (mama) part retriever. He sheds and sheds and sheds. I could make another dog out of all the hair he loses. His tail goes in circles. He will come up to you and crawl into your lap, and rest his head on your shoulder just wanting to be petted and loved. He is a 45 pound lap dog. He would be feral if we let him, cowering and lying on the ground when we call him inside. The sun and breeze and people walking by are just too much to leave and when it's calm outside he lies on the top step surveying his land like a good Shepherd. When I come home he immediately jumps, placing his paws on my shoulders, very gently landing and kisses my face only to lower himself on the ground and plant himself firmly between my two legs. I know that sounds untoward but it's his way. He's the type of dog that if you sit on the floor he will sit in your lap. If you pet him while he's sleepy and then stop he will GI Joe crawl closer to you so you'll keep petting. He's the type of puppy that comes up to you and rests his forehead on yours, eyes closed, seeming to enjoy the mere presence of you. I'm crazy about him. Just crazy. Can you imagine what I'll be like when I have kids?
Spring – present tense
March 13, 2007
So the spring crazies have hit. I am so insanely, manically happy since the sun has come out and warmed everything up! It's scary how fast I cycle from sad and gloomy to completely annoying idiot with just a burst of sunshine. Yes I know all about SAD and I'm sure we all suffer from it somewhat. I'm convinced the long hard winters in Northern Europe have made those people the logical, empathetic, slightly odd people they are, but maybe that's my bias. But I digress…spring, lovely, beautiful, dress wearing, grass growing, puppy walking spring. So happy to see it inching its way into March. Hopefully I haven't now jinxed it and we'll see 10 inches of snow next week. Ah well I'm enjoying the sun too much to care.
And since you can't have enough pictures of puppies here's Newton the second day he came to live with us: