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Revocable Living Trust
A revocable living trust is a method of avoiding the probate process. If the trust owns the assets, no Court is involved in the transfer of assets upon death. Therefore, no newspaper notices or letters to heirs are required, no records become public, and no statutory waiting periods apply. Properly used, revocable living trusts are a highly effective estate planning tool. Some of the advantages of executing a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan include:
- Avoid the probate of estate assets, thus saving time and money.
- Avoids the requirement of public notices and keeps your plan of distribution private.
- Allows a family member or other individual to manage assets if you become unable to do so due to health issues.
- Aids in organizing assets for effective financial planning.
- Permits optimum tax planning using federal and estate income, gift and estate tax law.
- Allows you to maintain total and complete control over your assets during your lifetime.
Last Will and Testament
This is a legal document that communicates a person's final wishes, as pertaining to possessions and dependents. A person's Last Will and Testament will outline what to do with possessions, whether they are being left to another person, group or donated to charity, and what will happen to other things for which they are responsible, such as custody of dependents and accounts and interests management. A Will is written while a person is alive and carried out once they've passed away. In the Will, a still-living person is named as the executor of the estate, and that person is responsible for administering the estate and is usually supervised by the probate court to ensure that what is specified in the Will is carried out.
Financial Power of Attorney
This is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. A financial power of attorney gives another person the power and ability to act in your place with respect to your financial affairs if you are unable to do so yourself. This can include the payments of bills, transfer or gifting of assets, cashing checks, or dealing with various governmental agencies. Powers of attorney terminate upon the disability or incapacity of the principal unless the power of attorney is durable. Powers of attorney terminate upon the death of the principal.
Power of Attorney for Health Care
A Health Care Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes another person to make health care decisions for you if you cannot make them for yourself. A Health Care Power of Attorney:
- Names an individual you trust to make a wide variety of health care decisions for you at any time you cannot do so for yourself, whether or not your condition is terminal.
- Becomes effective only when you cannot make your own decisions regarding treatment.
- Requires the person you appoint to make decisions that are consistent with your wishes.
- Will not overrule a living will if you have both documents.
Living Will
A Living Will is a legal document you can use to express your wishes about the use of life-sustaining treatment if you should become terminally ill or permanently unconscious. A Living Will:
- Becomes effective only when you cannot communicate your wishes and are permanently unconscious or terminally ill.
- Advises your doctor as to whether life-support technology is to be used or not used.
- Gives doctors the direction or instructions about the medical treatment you want under these conditions.
- Can be changed or revoked by you at any time, but cannot be changed or revoked by anyone else.
- Will be followed for a pregnant woman only if certain conditions apply.
- Specifies under what conditions you would want artificial feeding and fluids to be withheld.
HIPPA Authorization
A HIPPA Authorization authorizes health care providers to release your health care information and medical records to those designated in the HIPPA form. HIPPA refers to the Health Insurance Portability ad Accountability Act of 1996. The Act requires hospitals, physicians, and other health care provides to take certain measures to protect patient information from unauthorized disclosure. The sample HIPPA below is tied to your DPAHC or Revocable Living Trust.
Bodily Disposition and Funeral Arrangements
Ohio law permits you to express your wishes regarding the disposition of your final remains and your funeral arrangements.
Organ Donation
Ohio maintains a list of donors who wish to be registered as organ donors. You can also express your wish to be an organ donor in your Living Will, and you can register as an organ donor at the time you renew your driver's license.


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Yesterday I didn't make it to the blogging stage of producing a journal page, so here is yesterday's page. The prompt was to "Make a Collage."
This is a natural for me--I love making collages-gluing down bits and bobs of papers and tissue and then stamping and drawing over them.
Today's prompt was to "Doodle." You would think that this would be simple, but I had a certain "look" in my head, and I just kept working and working at this page until it was OVERworked. I like parts of it, but as a whole I think I probably should have stopped messing with it two or three stages ago.
Ah, well. There's always tomorrow to try again.

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How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking Stairs - Calories Burned Riding A Stationary Bike - Online Weight Loss Guide.
How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking Stairs
- "How Many" was the leading single from the motion picture soundtrack for the film Circuit. It was released on December 3rd, 2002 and was Dayne's last single for five years, until the 2007 release of "Beautiful".
- Start with two sets of ten. After two to three weeks you should be able to increase to sets of 15. When you feel ready increase to three sets.
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- Either of two units of heat energy
- (caloric) of or relating to calories in food; "comparison of foods on a caloric basis"; "the caloric content of foods"
- The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C (now usually defined as 4.1868 joules)
- The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1 °C, equal to one thousand small calories and often used to measure the energy value of foods
- (caloric) thermal: relating to or associated with heat; "thermal movements of molecules"; "thermal capacity"; "thermic energy"; "the caloric effect of sunlight"
- (calorie) a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
- Use similar movements but of a different part of one's body or a support
- walk: the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise"
- Go on foot for recreation and exercise
- walk-to(a): close enough to be walked to; "walking distance"; "the factory with the big parking lotis more convenient than the walk-to factory"
- Move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once
- (walk) use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet"
- "Do You" is a 2007 single by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. It is about Ne-Yo questioning his ex-girlfriend if she ever thinks about him anymore. It is the second single from his second album, Because of You. The single was officially released to radio the week of June 12, 2007.
- Do You is the seventh studio album from Sheena Easton. It was originally released in 1985 by EMI, reissued by One Way Records in '2000' remastered with B-sides. The album was produced by Nile Rodgers.
- A set of steps leading from one floor of a building to another, typically inside the building
- Stairway, staircase, stairwell, flight of stairs or simply stairs are names for a construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps.
- The Stairs were an English rock band formed in Liverpool around 1990 by vocalist and bassist Edgar Summertyme, guitarist Ged Lynn and drummer Paul Maguire. Together they released one full-length album and a clutch of ep's and singles .
- Single step in such a set
- a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
- destroy by fire; "They burned the house and his diaries"
- shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
- (of a candle or other source of light) Be alight
- Be or cause to be destroyed by fire
- (of a fire) Flame or glow while consuming a material such as coal or wood
- pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
Walking in Strobe Light
In this one second exposure, an officer walking to his patrol car is illuminated only by that cars strobes.
Tourists walking to the Secretariat Building Precinct
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Stories from South Carolina
For those that don't know, I live in the greatest state of the union. There were two stories that came across the news tonight that proved once again just how great my state is.
First up is this little gem. For those that don't want to click the link, it shows our law-makers superior rational abilities in action. First, the background: a few weeks back, they busted up an illegal gambling operation using a law that makes "any game with cards or dice" subject to prosecution. The sponsor of the bill was concerned that similar rules would prohibit such items as Chuck-E-Cheese. However, this bill won't be making it into law due to the fact someone somewhere in our great state could instantiate a scenario that could bring back the most evil of all evils, video poker.
The second story discussed in this entry didn't earn a posting on wcbd's website, and I have to wonder why. It concerned a bill being discussed that would prevent commercial ads from being display on the insides of school buses. Regardless of how you feel about this, here's the point that I would like to make. First off, I ride CARTA to/from work and have for about two years. My employer pays the fare and today's gas prices motivate me to take advantage of this opportunity.
Now, CARTA does allow commercial ads on their buses, and I have no problem them doing this to make a buck. However, their ads only appear on the outside of the bus. True, there are some CARTA materials (including the outdated free-vet-ride one), and a few drug study recruitment posters; but there isn't anything from the .com side. I have often found this funny, because I know CARTA could (finally) make some good money allowing them on the inside.
This feeling has now been further amplified by this non-webpage worthy news, simply because I have to ask the question: Why is it when these ads can't get in front of adults, are we discussing having them in front of our children? What does this really tell us about my state's marketing priorities?
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Okay, I'm all about facebook fan pages today.
I've had one for quite a while for the Art Bead Scene and the Bead Cruise. I'm still trying to figure out what makes a good facebook page, how to get folks to interact and what is it exactly fans want. All good things to work on.
I'm running a little game on the Art Bead Scene fan page today, stop by and play along. A little blue bird will be flying off to someone tomorrow as the prize!
Humblebeads biz. Well, check that one off the ol' to-do list.
Do you have a favorite facebook fan page or one for your own business? What kind of things do you like to see on a fan page? Anything that annoys you? I'd love to hear about it.


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Basic Feeding Guide
Feed according to weight, body condition and workload. A basic guide.
Benefits of High Fibre
Benefits of a high fibre, low starch diet for horses.
BMFR Steps
The Barley & Molasses Free Range.
Competition Feeding
Feeding the competition horse.
Feeding and Behaviour
We are all interested in the behaviour of our horses.
Feeding Veterans
Choosing a veteran feed.
Laminitis Factsheet
The facts about Laminitis.
What makes us different
About the Allen & Page mill in Norfolk.


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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Turning One
My baby girl turned one on July 17th. We celebrated Star Wars style with her big sister. Violet is an amazing child and I once again feel so blessed that God added her to our family a year ago. Some of you may know but we had a miscarriage two years ago and then became pregnant with Violet a couple months later. This experience made me nervous throughout my pregnancy but I'm so thankful to have a faithful Father who carried us through that experience. Even though I can't explain all the whys of losing our baby, I find comfort and peace in trusting Him. One of the many blessings that came from that difficult experience was added joy in the birth of Violet. It felt like such a celebration of life and the blessing of children.
Violet, you are truly a joy to your daddy and me. Here are a few of the many things about you that make me smile...
-the way you say hi by reaching out to us in excitement
-your little tentative, wobbly steps
-your "kisses" face
-your "cheese" face
-the way you laugh when Sydney plays with you
-the fact that you giggle so much and so easily
-the way you say "Dad, Daddy, Dada, Dad" all day long until he comes home
-how you lay your head on my shoulder when you're tired
-your little chubby hand signing "please"
-how you drink from a straw until you are breathless (someday soon you realize you just have to stop sucking)
-your love for water (we find you in the tub even when it is empty)
-how brave you are
Right now you love all things with buttons, all fruit, and anybody who will pick you up. You don't like being told no, skipping naps, or being quiet in the car.
Little padawan, you are my heart's joy. I pray that this coming year is filled with adventure, exploration, and discovery. I pray that as you become a young lady you are brave and courageous in your walk with the Lord. I love you, Vi!
Much love and blessings,
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Rev. Sun Myung Moon
As a Peace-loving Global Citizen is the autobiography of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Movement. It was published in 2009 in both Korean and English by Gimm-Young Publishers of Seoul, South Korea. The book was released in South Korea on March 9, 2009 and debuted at #3 on the Businesss bestseller's list. It has ranked in various bestseller lists since then and was ranked 15th on the General bestseller's list as of October 14, 2009.
CHAPTER SIX - Love Will Bring Unification
The Land May Be Divided,
but Not Its People
but Not Its People
The Korean peninsula is one of the last remaining divided countries on earth. We have the responsibility to unify the peninsula. We cannot pass a divided homeland on to our descendants. It is impermissible that a single people should be divided and for peace loving people to be unable to see their parents or siblings. The line that divides North and South Korea was drawn by human beings. Land can be divided that way, but not people. That we do not forget each other and continue to yearn for each other even after more than fifty years of separation shows that we are one people.
The Korean people were traditionally known as "people of white clothing," because of the color of our clothes. White is the symbol of peace. Our people are people of peace. During the time of the Japanese occupation, Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese lived in Manchuria and Siberia, sometimes helping each other and at other times killing each other. During that time, Koreans never carried swords or knives as did the Japanese and Chinese. Instead, we carried flint rocks. Lighting fires in the frozen land of Manchuria and Siberia was a way of protecting life. This is the kind of people we are. We respect Heaven, uphold moral principles, and love peace. Our people shed much blood during the time of the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. This, however, did not bring about the unification of our country or the establishment of a sovereignty of peace. Our country was broken at the waist into two pieces, and half became a dark world of communism.
We need unification to restore the sovereignty of our people. We must end the division between North and South so we can have peace. Only after we first accomplish peaceful unification and restore our sovereignty can we bring peace to the world. The Korean people were created to bring peace to the world. Everything has a name, and names have meaning. The clothes of the "people of white clothing" are easy to see, both by day and night. White is good to use for signs during the night because it is easy to see in the dark. Our people are destined to convey messages of peace around the world, both day and night.
Monday, December 13, 2010
but Not Its People part1,
The Land May Be Divided
- CHAPTER ONE - Food is Love
- CHAPTER TWO - A River of Heart Flows with Tears
- CHAPTER THREE - The Man with the Fullest Stomach
- CHAPTER FOUR - Why We Work Globally
- CHAPTER FIVE - True Families Create True People
- CHAPTER SIX - Love Will Bring Unification
- CHAPTER SEVEN - Future of Korea, Future of the Wor...
- CHAPTER EIGHT - Message for Young People


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1. The Holy Spirit
Never used in the Old Testament, The name Holy Spirit was first introduced when God was operating to prepare the forerunner for the Lord Jesus and to prepare a human body for Christ, indicating that the Holy Spirit is related to His incarnation. The word Spirit indicates the essence of God; the word Holy indicates the attributes of God. Incarnation is about bringing the divinity into humanity.
1:18 Now the origin of Jesus Christ was in this way: His mother, Mary, after she had been engaged to Joseph, before they came together, was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.
1:20 But while he pondered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife, for that which has been begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.
28:19 "Go therefore and disciple all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"
1:15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall by no means drink wine and liquor. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb,"
1:35 "And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore also the holy thing which is born will be called the Son of God."
3:22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form as a dove upon Him. And a voice came out of heaven: You are My Son, the Beloved; in You I have found My delight.
John 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed into them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 1:2 "Until the day on which He was taken up, after He had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom He chose;"
Roman 15:16 "That I might be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, a laboring priest of the gospel of God, in order that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, having been sanctified in the Holy Spirit."
2. The Spirit of God
In the New Testament, the usage of the Spirit of God is common, but the usage of the Spirit of Jesus is special, pointing out the Spirit of the Savior in His becoming the flesh and humanity. The usage of the terms "the Spirit of God" was quite common. First of all, the Spirit of God is God Himself in actuality. Secondly, the Spirit of God is the God reaching us and be applied to us.
Matthew 3:16 "And having been baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon Him."
Matthew 12:28 "But if I, by the Spirit of God, cast out the demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you."
John 4:2 "In this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,"
Roman 8:9 "But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Yet if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not of Him."
Roman 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God."
1 Cor 2:11 "For who among men knows the things of man, except the spirit of man which is in him? In the same way, the things of God also no one has known except the Spirit of God."
1 Cor 2:14 "But a soulish man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him and he is not able to know them because they are discerned spiritually."
1 Cor 3:16 "Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
3. The Spirit of the Father
The Spirit of the Father is the flowing of the Father, who is the source to the children of the Gather.
Matthew 10:20 "For you are not the ones speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is the One speaking in you."
4. The Spirit of the Lord
The Spirit of the Lord is the Spirit of Jehovah. The name Jesus in the New Testament is equivalent to the name Jehovah in the Old Testament. Hence, the Spirit of Jehovah is the Spirit of the Lord.
Isaiah 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon Me, Because Jehovah has anointed Me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent Me to bind up the wounds of the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the eyes to those who are bound;"
Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to announce the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send away in release those who are oppressed,"
2 Cor 3:17 "And the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
5. The Spirit of His Son
The Spirit of His Son is the Spirit of life. God dispenses His life into us because we are His sons, qualified to partake the Spirit of His Son.
Gal 4:6 "And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father!"
6. The Spirit of Christ
Roman 8:9 "But you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Yet if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not of Him."
Acts 16:7 "And when they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, yet the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them."
This is not only the Spirit of God before the incarnation of the Lord, but also the Spirit of God after the resurrection of the Lord.
Phi. 1:19 "For I know that for me this will turn out to salvation through your petition and the bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,"
John 7:39 "But this He said concerning the Spirit, whom those who believed into Him were about to receive; for the Spirit was not yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified."
2 Cor 3:18 "But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord Spirit."
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Gonorrhea is easily treated with a single dose of the following antibiotics:
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I think DAHLIAS have got to be one of the most showy and beautiful flowers there are! Few plants add as much color to the garden as a well-grown dahlia. What's neat about them is that they bloom abundantly from midsummer through the fall. Dahlias come in too many colors, shapes, and sizes to even fathom! I especially love to grow what is known as the "DINNER PLATE" Dahlia--some as big as 13" across! They come in every color of the rainbow except true blue. There are dwarf, 12'' tall, to plants that are 3 1/2 to 6 feet tall. Although most of the plants have beautiful green foliage, there are some that have wonderful bronzed or maroon foliage. They are grown from a tuberous root, and in my zone, 5, they need to be lifted in the fall after the first frost and the leaves have turned black. Carefully dig the tubers, shake off the excess soil, dry them out for a day or two, and store them in a dry, well-ventilated cold place (36-45 degrees), like a root cellar. In the spring, just replant the tubers. There are 16 different flower shapes, including cactus, waterlily, ball, anemone, collarette, and singles. They are listed by size--and the giant, dinner plate are size AA, and are my favorite. I usually like my dahlias to be 3 1/2 - 4 feet tall, and I specifically look for dinner plates that fit that description. They like full sun, good air circulation, rich, evenly moist soil, and protection from wind. Remember that your blooms will face the sun (south), so plant accordingly. Deadhead regularly to encourage new buds to form. For a big, true dinner plate bloom, pinch out the side buds and lower buds. If you don't care about size, though, you don't need to do this. To produce healthy top growth and have large flowers, I pinch off all but the strongest shoots that first appear in the spring after I plant the tubers. And, once they have two or three sets of leaflets, I pinch the top growth again. You'll also need to stake, or tie stems all season, and prune overcrowded growth to improve their air circulation. Dahlias are in my favorite top ten flowers, and the extra time put in is well worth every second when you see those first glorious blooms!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Susanne Holland Spicker Mother, Grandmother, Homemaker, Gardener, Teacher, Photographer
Passion is defined as the love of, or the object(s) of affection and emotion. I am passionate about family, friends, flowers, food, photography and fabulous music! This blog is dedicated to those loves.
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Here at Noble Insurance, we genuinely care about our local community. Just as you're proud to call it "home," so are we, which is why we really enjoyed the message in this video. As a company that's always actively involved in the communities we serve, we realize that you have a life to live, and we want to be a part of it for years to come.
This video really resonated with us because Commonwell holds many of the same values as we do. Like us, they customize their policies and realize that their clients are individuals with varying needs.
One of the main reasons why we focus so much on community and the power of community like Commonwell does is because we feel like we are so much more than just an insurance brokerage. Since Howard Noble started going door-to-door at the end of WWII helping people protect their property with insurance, we've done everything we can to embody this same community and service-minded attitude. We also strongly believe that local business and highly connected communities are powerful and are what sets up future generations for success.
We hope you take a few minutes to watch and enjoy this video. After you're done, feel free to comment and let us know what you think!


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SRU kicks off summer renovation projects
Several renovation projects will take place at Slippery Rock University during the summer months, including a $4 million improvement project to Bailey Library.
May 16, 2017
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. - Not long after graduates doffed their mortarboard caps at one of Saturday's three commencement ceremonies at Slippery Rock University, construction workers arrived on campus with mortarboards of a different nature - the ones that carry actual mortar.
The University wasted no time in kicking off its aggressive summer construction schedule. And, while the tasks may cause a minor disruption to the University's summer activities, the improvements are welcome signs of progress.
"Our goal is to get as much work done that we can in the timeframe that will cause the least amount of disruption to the campus," said Scott Albert, assistant vice president for facilities and planning. "Many of the projects will address a combination of energy efficiency and deferred maintenance."
The two most significant projects this summer include a $6.5 million renovation to the Strain Behavioral Science Building, which will close from July 15 through July 2018; and a $4 million improvement project to Bailey Library that began May 15.
"When classes resume in the fall, the value and the amount of construction will be on a much larger scale than what is typical for our campus," Albert added.
The improvements to the BSB will include state-of-the-art classroom and lab space for the Safety Management Department; increased classroom space, including an interactive television classroom; a student art gallery; and study space, including a new ROTC lounge area.
During the renovation, 13 classrooms and labs will be closed, safety management offices will be relocated to Patterson Hall and safety management classes will be conducted in the McKay Education Building and Carruth Rizza Hall. The existing ITV classrooms will be relocated to Room 119 of the Eisenberg Classroom Building and Room 106 of the Vincent Science Hall.
The Bailey Library improvements will include added computer lab and study spaces, a redesigned entryway and an expanded café. Additionally, there will be new administrative and faculty offices as well as the return of the Career Education and Development and Academic Services offices to their previous locations on the first floor. Also, the Center for Teaching Excellence offices will enter one dedicated location with the building. The project, with an expected completion date of December, will see most sections of the library remain open throughout the process.
During the renovation, the Office of Career Education and Development will be temporarily relocated to Room 104 of the Vincent Science Hall; the Academic Services Office to Room 203 of the University Union; and the Center for Teaching Excellence to the third floor of Patterson Hall.
Projects that will be started and completed during the summer months include:
-Various energy savings projects totaling $13.3 million, including updates to exterior lighting.
-Water conservation projects totaling an estimated $445,000, including air handling units in the Morrow Field House swimming pool.
-The replacement of chiller units for air conditioning in nine campus buildings, totaling $2.7 million.
-Continued improvements for walkway and parking accessibility, including upgrades to the Gail Rose Stadium Lodge, Morrow Field House, Swope Music Hall and Egli Soccer Field.
-Maintenance renovations, including the campus water tank, the second floor of Rhoads Hall, the elevator in Weisenfluh Dining Hall and the blinking traffic light near the Advanced Technology and Science Hall on Kiester Road.
-Enhancements to academic environments, such as improved acoustical properties to the Swope Music Hall band room and classrooms in Spotts World Culture Building and the Eisenberg Classroom Building, as well as the addition of two classrooms on the second floor of Spotts.
Because of delays through state funding provided by the Department of General Services, renovations to Miller Auditorium, East Gym and West Gym are tentatively scheduled to begin during the fall semester. Plans for Miller Auditorium include improvements to the performance space, which will include seating for 753, two new dance studios, an orchestra pit and a scene shop. West Gym improvements will include enhanced and additional office space, classroom and studio space for the dance and theatre departments. East Hall will have a new "black box" theater with seating for 296, a new costume shop, acting and design classrooms and a dance studio.
Estimated completion dates for those projects, known collectively as the SRU Performing Arts Center, will be determined once renovations begin.
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Warwick, R.I. – December 12, 2016: The CCRI Knights Men's Basketball team traveled to Batavia, NY to participate in the Cougar Holiday Classic hosted by Genesee Community College. The Knights played two games over the weekend, with the first being against the hosts. Genesee was able to beat the Knights 91-80 on their home court. The loss dropped the Knights record to 6-3 on the year.
The Knights had a long travel day, but were able to compete with Genesee. Starting strong, the Knights jumped out to an early lead against the Cougars. They continued to work hard offensively and defensively in order to maintain the lead going into the half. The lead was cut to five at 44-39 at half, but the Knights had the control of the game. In the first half, the Knights were led by Grant Gillis (Jamestown, RI) and Edvaldo Ferreira (Praia, Cape Verde), who each had eight points.
The Knights continued to work hard offensively and defensively in the second half. The Knights came out looking to maintain their lead. They were able to maintain their offensive efficiency, but were unable to control Genesee's attack. The Knights defense was unable to stop the Cougars lethal attack during the second half, surrendering 52 points to the hosts. The Knights worked hard, but were unable to fight their way back into the game, resulting in a final score of 91-80.
The Knights had four players who scored double figures in the game. Grant Gillis was the high scorer for the Knights with 13 points. He also had 10 rebounds and three blocks, giving him a double-double for the game. Edvaldo Ferreira ended with 12 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. Darryl Flowers (Waterbury, CT), who earned a start after multiple impressive performances off the bench, tallied 12 points to go along with his three rebounds and two assists. Kevin Paygai (West Warwick, RI) had 10 points, three assist, two rebounds, and two steals.
The Knights had a good game but were unable to come out with the victory. After the game, the Knights made sure to rest up in preparation for their game on Sunday against Niagara County, the second game they would play in the tournament.
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hey all you bloggers out there how are you this great Saturday last day of summer
are you thinking about fall
I am I like fall, cool nights, cozy fire, leaves changing, where I live the leaves are changing already
Fall usually is short around here near the end of October and 90% of the time we have snow by the time Halloween arrives, or its so cold you always have to wear your boots and coat under your
Halloween costume
If you are a regular reader of the blog you know I go away for about 10 days
with my girl friends to Phoenix , this year we leave on Oct 7 and I cant wait.
One year we went late in November and were Christmas shopping in our shorts, that
felt really weird but nice, no heavy coat to worry about and tire you out.
today I am off to the stationary store, to the art store, to visit a doggy daycare . I once in awhile put the devil dog in a daycare for the day, for her to socialize with other pooches. Mine moved quite far away and I decided it was time for a change so I am looking at other ones. So far they are more like prisons, then fun.
So that's my day, what's on your agenda for today


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Just how valuable is Florida Atlantic University to South Florida's economy?
Try $1.1 billion.
That's the amount FAU officials have determined that the university directly and indirectly pumped into South Florida's economy during the 1993-94 academic year, a study released on Friday shows.
It is the first study of its kind for the 30-year-old campus. Its release was timed to coincide with a campaign by FAU and Florida International University to receive $6.2 million from state legislators next year to expand higher education opportunities in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties.
Officials from the two universities are seeking the money to create 36 degree programs in South Florida within the next five years.
"We are a major employer and major economic center for this region," said Carla Coleman, FAU vice president and lobbyist. "With this study, we can tell in very concrete terms what investing state dollars in public higher education does to the economy."
Kris Anderson, a FAU sociology professor who is president of United Faculty of Florida, said the study's findings should influence legislators.
"I'm sure some legislators will find ways to criticize the numbers, but I don't think they can deny the benefits specified in this study," she said.
FAU finance experts came up with the $1.1 billion figure by doubling the $558.5 million the university pours into the economy through salaries, construction projects, student spending, research grants and other areas.
The study also identified indirect benefits to South Florida's 2.5 million residents, including 2,000 jobs created as a result of university-related business.
The study was directed by Mantha Mehallis, director of university planning and research.


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access window of the dust cover, release the figure
shift crank, and move the platen lock lever to the
a. Positioning
Set the
right to release the platen. Close the access
teletypewriter on a table or any raised, flat surface
high enough for convenient operation of the
keyboard, preferable a surface that permits knee
space for the operator. If no suitable table or other
is available,
set the
teletypewriter on its case (fig. 1-1). When the
teletypewriter is transported to the installation site
by packboard (fig. 1-1) and the case is not
available, remove the immersionproof cover, lash
the teletypewriter to the packboard, and set the
packboard on any suitable supporting surface.
b. Installing Recording Paper and Inking
Ribbon. Install a roll of recording paper (para 3-5)
and a spool of inking ribbon (para 3-6).
c. Checking Fuses, See that a good 1/8-ampere
fuse is in the LINE FUSE holder, as shown in
figure 3-1. The MOTOR FUSE fuseholder of the
TT-4(*)/TG and TT-698(*)/TG requires a good
1.6-ampere fuse. The HTR FUSE fuseholder of the
TT-335/TG and TT-537/TG requires a good 3-
ampere fuse. See that a good spare line fuse and
motor fuse are installed in the spare-fuse clip on
the cover of the transmitter mechanism (fig. 1-9).
2-6. Unlocking Locking Devices
a. Blocking Plate. A blocking plate is provided
(on all models except TT-4A/TG and TT-698/TG)
to lock the carriage-return driving gear firmly in
place during shipment, Remove the two self-
locking hexagonal nuts, set the blocking plate to
the position shown in B, figure 2-2, and replace the
b. Platen Lock (TT-4(*)/TG, TT-335/TG, and
lock the platen during transportation of the
teletypewriter. To unfasten the platen lock, loosen
the wingnut at the right-hand end of the platen,
turn the locking lever counterclockwise until it
clears the movable parts of the platen assembly,
and tighten the wingnut.
Figure 2-2. Blocking plate arrangements
lock is used to lock the platen in the letters-shift
(all models except TT-4A/TG and TT-698/TG).
transporation of
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Maybe, just maybe Kingman basketball coach Nick Juby has it figured out. His team has become road warriors. Of their six wins this season, five have either come on the road, at a tournament or invitational.
On Tuesday night the Bulldogs (6-15 overall, 1-3 3A West Region) traveled to River Valley and made stops on the defensive end of the floor in the fourth quarter to win 57-51.
Coming off six straight defeats, coach Juby made a lineup change starting Jayzon Hundley who responded with 18 points. Tobias Bagby added 14 Jordan Dupee chipped in 12 points, Elijah Howery contributed with seven and Jonathan Hunt delivered six points.
"Jayzon has thrived since being inserted into the starting lineup," Juby said. He scored a career-high 18 points tonight (10 in the fourth quarter), including the three-pointer with about 2 minutes to play to put us up for good and two game-sealing steals in the final minutes."
The win is especially gratifying as the Bulldogs battled without their big man Anthony Pinto who was out due to injury.
Kingman faces Odyssey at home at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Coconino 52, Lee Williams 37
At Kingman, Lee Williams' defense broke down in the third quarter giving up too many easy baskets. On offense they shot the ball too quickly and took too many 3's. For Lee Williams to be effective their big men have to touch the ball in the paint.
"Our offensive efficiency isn't good," Vols' coach Cain Atkinson said.
Lee Williams (10-8, 1-5 4A Grand Canyon Region), were led in scoring by Marco Narvarte with 15 points and senior guard Larry Campbell had nine points and five assists.
The Vols travel to Bradshaw Mountain at 7 p.m. Friday.
Coconino 63, Lee Williams 38
At Kingman, Lee Williams' girls' basketball team found a way to handle Coconino's press early. Coconino's pressure caused the Lady Vols' to be apprehensive in their offensive attack and miss some scoring opportunities to take the lead.
The second quarter, sparked by Madi Arave's two drives to the bucket for four points and a 3 by Sadie Snay, brought Lee Williams to back to being down by eight points at half.
"We came out a little tentative offensively," Vols' coach Jerry Arave said. "We missed a lot of opportunities."
Sadie Snay had 10 points, Kristin Finch added nine, Chania Scott eight, Madi Arvae contributed six, and Madi McGlathery tallied four.
The Lady Vols (10-7, 3-3 4A Grand Canyon Region) are at Bradshaw Mountain at 5:30 p. m. Friday.
River Valley 58, Kingman 56
At River Valley, the Kingman Lady Bulldogs dropped another close game. Losing on the road to region leader River Valley 58-56 Tuesday night, Kingman (6-10, 2-2 3A West Region) looks to right the ship and get back to their winning ways when they travel to Odyssey Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Boys Soccer
Buckeye 2, Lee Williams 1
At Buckeye, the Lee Williams boys' soccer team has played well at times this season and at other times their youth has shown. On Tuesday night they played well controlling the game, yet were not able to overcome a 1-0 halftime deficit to fall 2-1 to Buckeye.
The Vols lone goal came on a penalty kick from Aiden Cordes with 6 minutes remaining in the game.
"We were missing our captain, Carlos Castaneda," Vols' coach Gabe Otero said. "We all stepped up in his absence and played an amazing game."
Lee Williams (3-12. 0-3 4A Grand Canyon Region) hits the road to take on Prescott at 6 p.m. today.
Girls Soccer
Lee Williams 6, Buckeye 3
At Buckeye, Lee Williams' coach Lindsey Serrano had to wonder if her team would break through this season and get her her first win as coach. Two weeks ago, she replaced Jessica Brinkerhoff.
The Lady Vols' gave Serrano did just that in dominating fashion, 6-3 over Buckeye on Tuesday night. Serrano, has her team believing and playing hard. The Lady Vols travel to Prescott for a 3 p.m. game on Thursday.
Yuma 10, Kingman 0
This is a game Kingman girls' soccer coach David Kopecky would like to forget. Yuma dominated the Lady Bulldogs from the opening whistle until the end of the game for a decisive 10-0 victory.
"They are an excellent, well coached and disciplined team," Kopecky said, "They have only given up one goal all year, and it showed."
The Lady Bulldogs (1-10-1, 1-2 3A West Region) hit the road to face River Valley at 6 p.m. on Friday.


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We're now in a period referred to as 三寒四温 (sankan shion) in Japanese: 3 days cold and 4 days warm. Today was close to 20 degrees Celsius, but the temperature will plummet on Thursday.
Cold weather will continue into April: it's an old tradition in Tokyo that you freeze during hanami.


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The Presidency has been urged by the Senate to remove Babatunde Fashola as the Minister of Power.
Fashola is currently the sole administrator of 3 ministries: Power, Works & Housing.
The Senate also urged the government to immediately incorporate Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for the implementation of alternative energy projects, which included the Hydropower Projects, Solar Power Projects and the Wind Power Projects.
It equally urged the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to use gas as source of energy for the Kaduna Project in accordance with its original concept.
ALSO: Nigerian senate : "We cannot disclose our salary and allowances"
Chairman, Committee on Power, Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe, said the committee was already acting along its own mandate for oversight.
"We are working toward ensuring that these concerns that have been raised by this motion were looked into.
"The ministry of power today is combined with works and housing and the thrust of the ministry is to give quality direction.
"But, what we find is that the ministry continues to appropriate these jobs that are specifically meant to be done by agencies under it.
"We are taking measures to see whether we can bring back the ministry to what it ought to be," Abaribe said.


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Hey guys, if you have been reading my blogs then you must be aware of the Vernee smartphones. Those who don't have any clue about the company then let me give you a brief intro about Vernee. It is a Chinese smartphone brand started in Feb 2016. Now starting with the brief intro about the smartphone, it is really packed with features and comes with an affordable price tag that I'll tell you later in this post. The flagship Vernee Mars Pro is the successor of the earlier version Vernee Mars that was launched in the last year. The Mars Pro comes with 6GB of RAM which is pretty dope and has 64GB inbuilt storage.
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Type: Phablet
OS: Android 7.0
Service Provider: Unlocked
SIM Card Slot: Dual SIM,Dual Standby
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|CPU: Helio P25
Cores: 2.5GHz,Octa Core
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External Memory: TF card up to 256GB
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Package weight: 0.4500 kg
Powered with Helio P25 octa core processor and 6GB of RAM the performance of this smartphone is gonna be pretty fast. Though I am actually not a fan of Helio P25, but again the RAM compensates that all. This 5.5 Full HD smartphone has a 2.5D Arc screen with a corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection to protect the screen from getting shattered.
Coming to the camera and the battery of Vernee Mars Pro smartphone, it has 13 MP rear camera with a dual tone LED flash and 5 MP front facing camera which is pretty cool. The battery is equally great..it has around 3500 mAh battery that can easily give you a backup of around 6-8 hours on heavy usage, practically dope.
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Tom Hanks is apparently THAT fantastic. E! News talked to Emma Watson at the New York City premiere of her new science fiction thriller The Circle.
In the film, Emma and Tom Hanks work together for the first time, and according to Emma, she wasn't entirely sure what to expect from the superstar Hollywood actor.
Watson said, "I'm like, 'there's no way this guy is going to live up to his reputation, right?"
She went on, "there's no way he's going to be as nice as everyone says he is and whatever else. And then he was!"
The Bling Ring star said Tom is one of the funniest and easy-going people and it's a pleasure working with him.
She said she was euphoric to be able to report that Tom Hanks is the man everyone thinks he is. Watson revealed he is one of the best people she worked with.
For the Beauty And The Beast actress meeting Tom was one of those circumstances where a person doesn't know whether or not they would be a disappointed.
A star of Tom's caliber has a huge reputation, and an individual has certain expectations when it comes to dealing with a celebrity of that measure.
She said, "he's like a hero!"
The new movie explores subjects of technology and social media and also stars Karen Gillan and Bill Paxton.
The premiere of the film gave Emma the opportunity to talk about her social media and how she uses it.
Does Emma read the comments? Apparently, she doesn't!
She explained, "No. For my sanity, I cannot even go there. I have to create some distance because I'm human, you know? I think there is this way that, sometimes, technology can dehumanize and it's like they're saying something about someone that isn't there."
Watson went on to explain that there is someone behind social media account, so words have to be chosen wisely.


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Don't worry, it's nothing disgusting, at least, I don't think it is...
I was mowing the lawn, and on the south side of our house is a pine tree which stands perhaps 12 feet tall. I don't think it was planted very well, since the trunk comes out of the ground at an angle, and it's in an awkward spot. Mrs Koda and I have discussed removing the tree in question, moving the fence towards the street by about 20 feet and putting a playground for the kiddies in it's place, but that requires financial commitments which we are not able to make at this point.
Anyway, so we have the pine tree, and there I am mowing the lawn. The branches are low, necessitating much maneuvering and what not to get around them. As I pushed to mower under one of the lower limbs, it set the limbs above it shaking, and from the buds on the ends of each of the lesser branches, at the end of those limbs, was emitted a cloud of pollen.
Pollen is how these trees fertilize each other, and thus grow seed from which to produce the next generation of trees, and here I was covered in the pollen of our pine tree.
So, in a manner of speaking, the tree attempted sex with me. Not just normal sex, but gay sex, since we're both apparently male. I should be flattered, but I don't think the tree cares.
Of course putting it all into perspective, I'm rather glad to be a human, since I think we get far more enjoyment from sex.
And on that subject, Mrs. Koda urged me last night to inform my readers that it would appear my MoJo has returned. Since I'm still on the antibiotics, we can rule those out, which only leaves the pain meds, or my original assertion that perhaps it was simply lack of use...


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Mencius. Book V: Wan Chang. Part II. Chapter I.
Legge's summary: How Confucius differed from and was superior to all other sages.
1. Mencius said, 'Po-î would not allow his eyes to look on a bad sight, nor his ears to listen to a bad sound. He would not serve a prince whom he did not approve, nor command a people whom he did not esteem. In a time of good government he took office, and on the occurrence of confusion he retired. He could not bear to dwell either in a court from which a lawless government emanated, or among lawless people. He considered his being in the same place with a villager, as if he were to sit amid mud and coals with his court robes and court cap. In the time of Châu he dwelt on the shores of the North sea, waiting the purification of the kingdom. Therefore when men now hear the character of Po-î, the corrupt become pure, and the weak acquire determination.
2. 'Î Yin said, "Whom may I not serve? My serving him makes him my sovereign. What people may I not command? My commanding them makes them my people." In a time of good government he took office, and when confusion prevailed, he also took office. He said, "Heaven's plan in the production of mankind is this:-- that they who are first informed should instruct those who are later in being informed, and they who first apprehend principles should instruct those who are slower in doing so. I am the one of Heaven's people who has first apprehended;-- I will take these principles and instruct the people in them." He thought that among all the people of the kingdom, even the common men and women, if there were any who did not share in the enjoyment of such benefits as Yâo and Shun conferred, it was as if he himself pushed them into a ditch;-- for he took upon himself the heavy charge of the kingdom.
3. 'Hûi of Liû-hsiâ was not ashamed to serve an impure prince, nor did he think it low to be an inferior officer. When advanced to employment, he did not conceal his virtue, but made it a point to carry out his principles. When dismissed and left without office, he did not murmur. When straitened by poverty, he did not grieve. When thrown into the company of village people, he was quite at ease and could not bear to leave them. He had a saying, "You are you, and I am I. Although you stand by my side with breast and arms bare, or with your body naked, how can you defile me?" Therefore when men now hear the character of Hûi of Liü-hsiâ, the mean become generous, and the niggardly become liberal.
4. 'When Confucius was leaving Ch'Ă®, he strained off with his hand the water in which his rice was being rinsed, took the rice, and went away. When he left LĂ», he said, "I will set out by-and-by:"-- it was right he should leave the country of his parents in this way. When it was proper to go away quickly, he did so; when it was proper to delay, he did so; when it was proper to keep in retirement, he did so; when it was proper to go into office, he did so:-- this was Confucius.'
5. Mencius said,'Po-î among the sages was the pure one; Î Yin was the one most inclined to take office; Hûi of Liû-hsiâ was the accommodating one; and Confucius was the timeous one.
6. 'In Confucius we have what is called a complete concert. A complete concert is when the large bell proclaims the commencement of the music, and the ringing stone proclaims its close. The metal sound commences the blended harmony of all the instruments, and the winding up with the stone terminates that blended harmony. The commencing that harmony is the work of wisdom. The terminating it is the work of sageness.
7. 'As a comparison for wisdom, we may liken it to skill, and as a comparison for sageness, we may liken it to strength;-- as in the case of shooting at a mark a hundred paces distant. That you reach it is owing to your strength, but that you hit the mark is not owing to your strength.'
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Finding the Right Dog for You
You want a dog. You need a dog. But what you really want (and really need) is the right dog.
Remember: That adorable little puppy you just fell in love with will not stay a puppy for very long. In fact, puppyhood lasts only about eight months. Then, you have almost two years of adolescence. Before you know it, he or she will be a full-grown dog. If the puppy's not right for you, the grown dog won't be either—and he'll be a lot bigger.
So, remember this: When you bring home a puppy, you're not bringing home a stuffed dog that won't ever change. You're bringing home a living, breathing, growing creature. You need to make the right choice at the beginning.
People pick dogs for a multitude of reasons, most of them filtered through their own emotional needs. They think the dog has picked them, or they look into those big eyes and sense some sort of spiritual connection. Some people see a lonely, nervous puppy and feel sorry for it. Or they pick one simply based on how it looks.
But picking a dog—whether a puppy or a grown dog—is a serious affair, something that requires a lot of thought and planning. After all, you're making a commitment that will last the length of your dog's life.
It is important to make the right choice. The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, has a new book, Your New Puppy, where you will find everything you need to know for choosing the right dog: From where to buy it to making sure it is compatible with your lifestyle. PLUS a breed by breed guide to dogs' personalities, health and exercise needs.
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Beside the red warmth of your roaring hearth,
I draw myself up to your friends' circle
and the firelight dims to blue and purple,
the flickering stories revealed your mirth.
On the avenue of constellations
I walk upon the stars on the pavement,
everyone has a name in the cement,
their gold street of stellar revelations.
There is a home in your soul of contrasts:
I find a virtue in your caverns dark
that shines, a vein of gold within a lark,
some streak of light made you lonely grasses,
where the wild birds would swoop and make their nests
here the poorest peasants make their homes best.
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- As the first day of council meeting concluded on Tuesday, the GST council managed to arrive at a consensus on how to compensate the state for losses they incur on account of tax reform that subsume various state and central levies.
- However, Council has not yet arrived at a conclusion on the crucial GST rate structure. As per Finance Minster Arun Jatiley, the proposal for four tier structure was discusses.
Rate structure under GST:
- The Basic structure:
The center proposes four-slab GST tax structure:
Particulars Proposed GST rate Lower Rate 6% Standard 1 Rate 12% Standard 2 rate 18% Higher Rate 26%
However, there is also proposal to impose an additional cess.
- Food item will continue to exempt from tax. As much as 50% of the common use goods will either be in the exempt category or lower band.
- Also, 70 percent of the items is proposed to be governed by 18 percent of lower GST rate. However, ultra-luxury items such as high-end cars and demerit goods like tobacco, cigarettes, aerated drinks, luxury car and polluting items would attract an additional cess on top of the 26 percent GST rate.
- On gold, the GST rate suggested was 4 percent. FMCG and consumer durable products would attract 26 percent GST rate, against the current incidence of around 31 percent.
- Taxation of services would, however, be only in the 6 percent, 12 percent and 18 percent range, with the higher rate being 18 percent.
Virtues of the proposed structure:
- The overall impact on the consumer price index is likely to be (-)0.6%.
- Estimate of inflation impact on health services is 0.56 percent, fuel and lighting 0.05 percent and clothing 0.23 percent, transport (-)0.65 percent, education (-)0.08 percent and housing (-)0.09 percent. It also says the Centre's estimated revenue collection is Rs 8.72 lakh crore as per this structure.
- The proposal to impose a cess will help create a fund of Rs 50,000 crore, which can be used to compensate the states.
Nangia's take
GST council is moving ultra-fast towards the timely implementation of GST from 1st April 2017. GST council also finalized the compensation formula for states for calculating compensation for states in the first five year of implementation. With this speed of GST council, April 2017 is a doable target. Government has proposed a slab rate structure under GST, it would also increase the revenue of government in comparison to current tax scenario of indirect taxation, which is still under discussion in GST Council.
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"Martine's Heart Coeliacs", says the menu.
I Heart Martine's, too.
We arrived at the bar downstairs, waited for a small throng in front of us to be turned away disappointed, and proudly announced that we had a reservation. We were immediately shown up an unglamourous staircase ('Oh rubbish, they're going to stick us in the overflow') into an intimate, low-lit space ('Score!'). Offered our choice of table, we selected one at a jaunty angle to the bay window so both of us could look down onto colourful Quay Street. Our coats were taken from us, and we were left comfortably to ponder the menu as well as some fun art by Martine herself.
In Galway, you just have to go for oysters. Shunning the baked alternative, I went for six plainly presented Galway Bay oysters, served with parsley and a wedge of lemon. These bad boys were fresher than fresh, barely a briney scent; they tasted minerally and then sweet and perfumed. I was in heaven. Sarah had the chicken liver pâté, which she awarded a confident 8/10.
Martine's excels in both turf and surf. Cuts of steak and catches of fish vary daily, and are displayed on a chalk board. Our waitress recommended the cheapest fish dish on there, wild plaice, for its buttery, flaky flesh - and man alive was she right. Served on a bed of mushroom risotto, it sang an uncomplicated but beautiful solo. 'For research purposes', I sampled Sarah's steak - robust flavour and cooked perfectly, served with sweet slow-cooked onions - and chips - earthy, chunky, golden, a solid B+ grade from a tough marker.
Filling fare to restore and comfort at the end of a frosty day's exploring the West. No dessert required (the bill was presented along with mini chocolate brownies), but we enjoyed a glass of wine each. Sarah had an easy-drinking French Les Jamelles 2010 Merlot, and I surprised us both by opting for a crisp, dry Italian with a name I can't remember. Very decent wine list.
All in all, a quintessentially Galwegian dining experience: friendly, self-assuredly Irish with a Latin twist, top-notch local produce from land and sea, and memorable for all the right reasons.
Martine's menu is mostly coeliac-friendly or can be made so with a few minor tweaks. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable about gluten-free food. Highly trustworthy and coeliacs won't feel limited in their menu choices.
Starters €5-12, Mains €12-30, Wine by the glass €5-7.50 (Lunch menu also available)
www.winebar.ie 21 Quay Street, Galway, Ireland 00353 91 565662


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Review: Camp X-Ray (Sundance 2014)
PLOT: A young woman (Kristen Stewart) stationed as a guard at Guantanamo Bay forms an unlikely friendship with a charismatic prisoner (Payman Maadi).
REVIEW: A movie about Guantanamo Bay is sure to divide audiences. Now that CAMP X-RAY has premiered to mostly solid buzz at the Sundance film festival, you can expect it to stir up a ton of controversy once it gets released (a theatrical bow seems a certainty). It's sure to be a conversation starter, which- more than anything else- seems like the film's ultimate purpose.
At its heart, CAMP X-RAY is not an overtly political film in that it doesn't take any kind of clear political stance. Director Peter Sattler tries to tell his story in as balanced a way as possible, although considering the subject matter that's not always so easy. Certainly the film is not in favour of the Gitmo treatment, pointing out early-on that the people locked up there are called "detainees" rather than prisoners, as prisoners would have rights. Rather, the detainees exist in a kind of limbo, with the film focusing on one such detainee- played by Payman Maadi.
What's interesting about Sattler's use of the likable and charismatic Maadi here is that whether or not the character is in fact a terrorist or linked to Al-Queda is left ambiguous. The opening scene suggests that he is in fact linked with some kind of terror activity, being in the possession of dozens of disposable cell phones, all neatly and foreboding arranged on the kitchen table of his dingy apartment, while 9-11 footage plays on the TV in the background (one of the few times Sattler goes overboard spoon-feeding information to his audience). However, whether or not he's guilty is beside the point, with the idea here being that if he is in fact guilty, even being a prisoner would be better than existing in a sort of never ending limbo.
Maadi's performance is terrific. Western audiences may recognize him from his part as the soon-to-be-divorced husband in A SEPARATION. Despite the character's possible terrorist links, Maadi makes him an unexpectedly likable guy. As opposed to his angry, women-hating detainees who scream out "whore" when Stewart's character is on duty, Maadi tried to engage her in conversation without ulterior motives. He's simply bored and lonely. In one of the film's few moments of levity, Maadi tells Stewart, who he calls "Blondie" about his love of Harry Potter, and how he thinks the guards are keeping the final book in the series from him to torture him, with his biggest concern being over whether Snape is a good guy or not. Potterverse fans will no doubt relate.
Compared to Maadi, Stewart's got the more pedestrian part. In the past she's been accused of being a somewhat flat screen-presence but here her initial apathy works well within the story, and her gradual enlightenment is well-played and never abrupt. Still, despite her getting the lion's share of the screen-time, she's clearly the less interesting half of the relationship, and while Stewart is fine, she's never dynamic.
Maybe part of the problem is that she has very little to do, with Maadi getting all the profound dialogue. A sub-plot involving her being harassed and bullied by a superior officer goes nowhere,and that conflict, which is given great importance early-on, is ignored in the final act.
While Stewart's part is a bit flat, Maadi's so strikingly good that the film can't help but stay compelling throughout. At times, CAMP X-RAY even manages to be thought-provoking, thanks to the always timely and distressing subject. This isn't a perfect film, but it's certainly a worthwhile one.


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Kathy Norton Schafer
Private Party
I would like to thank Lisa for a night to remember! We had a blast and everyone was thrilled with their pallet boards!
Paula Grzelak Gorski
Joliet Catholic Fundraiser
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Delonda Fugate Belanger
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Dorrie Bohenek Thibault
Joliet Catholic Fundraiser
It was soooo much fun! I loved it! Thank you for setting it up.
Chrissy Ruppert Kiman
Joliet Catholic Fundraiser
It's so addicting! Love it!
Patricia Billie Coleman
Joliet Catholic Fundraiser
Great evening! Thank you to the ladies for helping support the football team. Glitter Your Pallet it was a great evening. Thank you for all the glitter!
Sofia Damianos
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Event
I had the best time and want to do this again!! Thank you for keeping it real and for your easy to understand instructions!!
Lisa Gillece
Private Party
Lisa thank you so much for letting us wild & crazy girls entertain YOU last night. I had a great time. GYP was a blast!
Kathleen Drew
Private Party
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Darcie Lynn
Crazypour Villa Park
Had a great time with my mom painting with Glitter Your Pallet. It was a great time as always! We will you you soon!
Karin Young
Private party
Thanks again for the party last night and to all you did to accommodate us. I would come every week if I could! I love my board and it reminds me how I need to do some creative stuff again. Thanks Lisa!
Erin O'Donnell
Girl In The Park
I love the quote design and my new pallet! I have gotten a lot of compliments on it.
Tammy Hopf Sliter
Private Party
Thanks so much for being a great hostess Lisa. Your home is gorgeous and we had so much fun!
Mandie Zwolinski Pense
Beggars Bourbonnais Open To The Public Event
We had so much fun, pleas come back to (Bourbonnais) again soon! We will be there!
Annette Doorhy- Cranley
Private Party
Lisa, it was so much fun! Thank you. Your creative ideas and assistance helped us create beautiful boards.
Tiffany Hopf Kalafut
Private Party
Lisa we had such a great time! Thank you so much. Glitter Your Pallet rocks! I'm super excited to share this with my friends and book a 2nd party.
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Kathy Seeley
Summer Soiree Garden Event
I had so much fun at the summer soiree! Everything was wonderful.
Cindy Pyritz
Open To The Public Event
Can't wait ti get my pallet board hung on the wall. Its perfect! Thanks again.
Antoinette Basso
Kristin Aherns 50th Birthday Party
Fun night! Let's do it again soon,
Kristin Stone Alexander
Huckleberry Fundraiser at Legends Bar & Grill
We has such a great time today! Thank you to all the instructors.
Sue Vestal
Saldukas Private Party
Glitter Your Pallet is outstanding! Thank you so much Lisa.
Brenda Sweester
Private Party
Thank you so much for helping me create my board! I had such a great time. You were so sweet to help make a custom board. I love it!!
SIDE NOTE: Brenda has attended 3 GYP events.
Joyce Seabloom
White Rhino Bar & Grill open to the public event
We had so much fun. You rock and bring out the creativity in everyone.
Cheryl Johnson
Dianna Jedd Private Party
The instructors did a great job! And thank you for my custom design.
Pam Custardo
Private Party
Thanks for a great party last night. We all had a blast! I'm hooked!
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Wendy Wersching Gugora
Private Party
Thank you for inviting us into your home studio for a fun and creative evening!
Julie Socha-Oakley
Private Party
Now my husband needs to hang my pallet board. It matches perfectly!! Thanks again for a fun and creative night.
Diana Stallings Namikas
Private Party
This is the best class I have ever taken, Lisa is wonderful!
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Pamela Strack Bengston
Safe Now Rescue Fundraising Event
Lisa you have a very generous heart! Thank you for all you do to help others to have a really fun time.
Side note: Pamela has attended 2 GYP events.
Lynnie Ley
Schmelter Private Party
Thanks so much for all the help and advice, I really love how my board turned out.
Diana Motel
Motel Private Party
Thank you so much Lisa for welcoming us into your home studio and helping us all make beautiful pallet boards. We can't wait to come back!
Side note: Diana has attended 6 GYP parties.
Kim Skinner
Motel Private Party
I can't thank you enough Lisa for such a great evening!
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Meagan Haddad
Private Party
Hi Lisa – just wanted to share a picture of my finished board. Thank you for having us. It was a lot of fun!
Carrie Kravitz
Kravitz Private Party
Looking forward to seeing our final group photo. Thanks so much Lisa!! We all had a wonderful time.
Beth Rodgers
Midlothian Country Club Event
I had so much fun last night. Thank you. Your studio is adorable! I am really excited to do this again with more friends. I love how my pallet board can be indoor or an outdoor decoration. It makes for great options.
Side note: Beth has attended 2 GYP events.
Amanda Graczyk
Private Party
I am so happy with my private party! Your instructor Kathy was amazing. I'm already thinking about having another party and would like to have her again in the future.
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Who cares about Trumps vulgar sexist insulting mouth from years ago. He says the campaign and the people he has chosen to advise him have made him a better man. I believe him. Donald J. Trump has the right goals and he will choose the right people to assist him in accomplishing those goals. He will put America and her people first…..I believe him. I trust him. I support him and I will vote for him.
The Case Against Hillary Clinton,
Donald Trump is right. Hillary Clinton is corrupt and incompetent. She is a self serving liar. Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama destabilized much of the world by encouraging revolution and regime change in the Middle East. They even armed Islamists to depose Kaddafi and Assad. They supported the oppressive Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, knowingly sacrificing millions to their barbarity. They left Iraq when they could have easily got a status of forces agreement by withholding Iraqi aid. The left a void and a sectarian destabilization that the Islamists filled their barbaric war against mankind. They watched as ISIS and other Radical Islamist groups grew and strengthened. No doubt they thought ISIS would depose Assad, but instead the fanatics started killing, enslaving and oppressing the Christians, Yazidis, and all who did not except their barbarous bigoted, intolerant, Supremacist Islamist political theological rule over them. They even watched ISIS parade into Mosul and confiscate American made modern weapons and other modern war equipment. They have demonized and tried to strong arm Russia and Putin so much they have almost created another Cold War. Russia is threatening to shoot down our planes in Syria and they have been harassing our planes and ships. They gave the largest funder of terror, Iran $1.7 Billion and put them on a 10 yr path to nuclear weapons. Neither Obama or Hillary Clinton answered the 3AM call from Benghazi. In fact they left our people to die, never even tried to help after months of refusing over 600 security requests from our State Department Embassy in Libya.
They and the Democrat Party, with their Marxist groups, have created social unrest both here and around the world. They have spread the false narrative of police brutality and inherent racism of Americans, creating division, dissatisfaction, disruption and distrust among our peoples. They have not held bureaucrats to account for their incompetence and corruption. They have used the bureaucracies as political weapons against their political and ideological opposition and they have used the bureaucracies to protect the corruption of our Democrat leaders. Obama did not stop Hillary Clinton from selling access and government favors for the Clinton Foundation Donations and Clinton Family Speech Fees that made her a powerful multi millionaire. Obama did not stop her from accepting money form oppressive dictatorial criminal foreign nations. He did not stop her from facilitating Crony Deals in places like Haiti and many of the African nations like a modern day Civil War Carpetbagger stealing the riches of poor countries. Why? And now that Obama knows her corruption, why does he still support her? They have opened borders and encouraged mass immigration without assimilation both here and abroad. ………… And then there is what Hillary Clinton did to all of Bill's women to cover up his sex crimes, sexual perversions and sexual predatory nature.
The Democrats, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have regulated and taxed our nation into a stagnated Main Street economy and they have wrote regulations and taxes to benefit International Business, Finance and Wall Street, who have prospered and grown very powerful–again too big to fail. They have doubled our debt to a very dangerous nation destroying $20 trillion.
What Barack Obama, the Democrats, some Republicans and Hillary Clinton did is beyond criminal, beyond incompetence or very bad judgement, it is traitorous, it is anti American. They have sacrificed so many people for their ideological vison. They have sacrificed what is good for America and her people to their political and ideological vision.
I think they destabilized the world deliberately, exploited every crisis with zealot fanaticism, even created economic and social crisis's to exploit, all to force more statist and global elite governance on us and the world. Without nationalism and allegiance to country and countrymen, it will be easy to force unelected authoritarian governing bureaucracies controlled by the elites in finance, business, government, media and academia on us and the world's people. They want control of all of us. In their arrogance, hubris and amoral narcissism, they think they know best and they think they are entitled to rule over us. That is what Climate Change is all about. The global elite want control of all our resources and their use….all for greed, power and control of the masses.


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Crimsonworld 4+
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One hero. Tons of monsters. And weapons. A LOT OF WEAPONS.
Are you ready for pure, non-stop action without any other stupid stuff?
This is CRIMSONWORLD. Doom-style bloody mess, with a top-down view.
✔ Perks system
✔ 25 unique locations
✔ 12 types of futuristic weapon
✔ Tons of deadly monsters
✔ Quest, Rush and Survival modes
✔ Stunning pre-rendered graphics
✔ AI Mode for the begginers
✔ Demo Mode to impress your friends
For Demo Mode, just wait a few seconds on the main menu screen.
Ratings and Reviews
Bring back 2 player - 1 keyboard mode!
My friend and I played the original Crimsonland for hours back in the day, and had a great time trying to get better scores on the world leader boards. I was very excited to see this up in the App Store.
the game runs much smoother when you put it in full-screen mode (on the right of the menu screen). I orignally was thrown off by the difference in scale between this game and the original; the movement felt way too slow. It does seem to be well balanced with the Marathon man perk later though, and the map still does feel a little small though.
Two suggestions;
Please impliment custom key-binds; it really throws off my my game to have to click on the perk button. I would really loave to be able bind the perk upgrade menu to a convenient key.
As I said in the title, add 2-player mode! Crimsonland got most of its value from the cooperative, jammed-around-one-keyboard mode! There are plenty of games that you can play over the network and few that use "hotseat". Please bring this back!
tl;dr - fun game and very worth the $0.99 cost! Still has room to live up to its predecessor
Great game but i
I Loved the Original and was waiting anxiously for this game to come to the app store. Gameplay is super fun but there are a few minor issues that make it a little annoying to play.
Needs Fullscreen mode. I have a 27" Imac and this window takes up about 1/5 of the screen. This is especially annoying because the game map is bigger than the window allows, so as the character moves to the edge of the window the map moves as well. Also, the map is rectangle rather than square (seems a bit odd)
Power-ups last about 1.5 seconds on the screen (thats what it seems like anyways), 90% of the time they disappear RIGHT before you get to them. So frustrating!
Character needs to follow the mouse continuously, not just when firing
I'm rating 5 stars because this game has so much potential!!! it deserves 4 stars for the current version. I will keep playing
Great but nothing compared to original
Great game but the full Windows version is far more advanced. It has more levels, better weapons, better controls also. Here, you cannot even reload manually where as pressing R reloads on Windows. The perks and the pause button should also have a keyboard shortcut. Last but the not the least, this game should allow the use of cmd+tab in full screen mode and auto go in pause.
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- OOO Gameprom
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- Games
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- OS X 10.6.6 or later
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
- Rated 4+
- Copyright
- © Gameprom Company, 2011
- Price
- Free
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With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.


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It's our ultimate goal in treating dental patients that each of them have a beautiful, healthy smile which will last for a lifetime. Each individual's home care regimen plays an important role in reaching that goal.
Healthy personal home care begins with eating balanced meals, reducing consumption of sugary snacks, and properly utilizing appropriate dental aids that can help to control the plaque and bacteria which typically cause dental disease.
Tooth brushing – You should brush your teeth at least two times per day. It's especially important to brush before going to bed for the night—and be sure to use ADA approved toothbrush with soft bristles.
- Position the brush at an approximate 45 degree angle to the gums, and brush gently, using small, circular motions. Be careful to do this in such a manner that you can always feel the bristles on your gums.
- Brush all surfaces of each tooth—inner, outer, and biting surfaces.
- Be sure to clean the inside of the front teeth, using the tip of the brush.
- Don't forget to brush your tongue. This step is crucial in removing bacteria and freshening your breath.
Electric toothbrushes are highly recommended. They are easier to use than the old "manual" brushes, and have been shown to remove plaque more efficiently. Just place the bristles of your electric brush on your gums and teeth, then allow the brush to do its job. Some electric brushes can clean several teeth at once.
Flossing – Daily flossing is a very important method of cleaning between the teeth and below the gum-line. The flossing process disrupts the buildup of plaque colonies and helps to clean the spaces between the teeth. Proper flossing helps to prevent damage to teeth, gums and bone.
- Use 12 to 18 inches of dental floss (as determined by what is comfortable for you). Wrap the floss around the middle fingers of both hands, leaving about 2 or three inches of floss between your hands.
- Use your forefingers and thumbs to guide the floss. Gently insert the floss between teeth, using a gentle "sawing" motion.
- Wrap the floss around each tooth in a "C" shape, and gently clean the sides of the tooth and beneath the gum-line. Work the floss up and down on each tooth, cleaning the sides all teeth.
If you find it difficult to use regular floss, a floss holder may make the task easier for you.
Rinsing – It's very important to rinse your mouth with water after brushing / flossing —and it's especially important to rinse when you are unable to brush. If you use an over-the-counter product to rinse, you should consult with your dentist or dental hygienist to be certain that your preferred product is appropriate for your situation.
Other dental aids that may be recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist include the following: rubber tip stimulators, interdental brushes, irrigation devices, tongue cleaners, medicated rinses, and fluoride treatments. Each of these may be useful in your case for developing a good personal dental home care plan.


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A WOMAN has celebrated reaching a weight-loss target by donating 15 inches of her red hair to a children's charity.
Gwenan Jones, from Llanberis, has given the hair to the Little Princess Trust, which provides real-hair wigs free of charge to children and young adults up to the age of 24 who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment and other illnesses.
The 34-year-old Slimming World member vowed to donate some of her hair once she achieved her target of getting her weight down to 13 stone.
And she has also managed to raise £120 for the charity, with money still coming in.
Gwenan had her hair cut at Elaine's Hair & Beauty Salon in Llanrug, which provided its services for free.
"I have not been the weight I am at now since I was about 13 years old." Gwenan said.
"I have been growing my hair for a couple of years and decided last year that I wanted to cut it off and donate it to Little Princess Trust. I have long red hair and have been told my whole life how lucky I am to have it and so I would love to think that it could be made into a wig for a little red-head girl, who might feel a little more like herself for having it."
The Little Princess Trust asks for a minimum of seven inches of hair, but Gwenan had more cut off in order to leave her with the bob style she felt suited her. The session took about an hour.
Gwenan added: "I received my five-stone loss award on Tuesday, one year to the day from when I joined Slimming World."


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On Social Security, Part 3
Warning: this post is being written before I've imbibed my morning coffee, which can be a dangerous, dangerous thing. More dangerous, for me thank God, than this crazy NYC blizzard I'm writing in the midst of. (Total accumulation of 12 to 20 inches.) My prayers are with all of those not so lucky as to be comfortably ensconsced in a heated home in these days....
But we're getting far afield from the subject of this post. I warned you about the coffee!
I'm surprised that there have been no objections (voiced in comments or that I could find trackbacking) to my radical, if unoriginal, proposal that a Christian way to reform social security would be to "means test" it - that is, to limit social security benefits to those who need the help. (This is the hot political topic right now isn't it?)
I suspect I've gotten no objections because most of our good readers - even our enigmatic, beloved "frequent-flyer" DLW - are quite progressive and quite young.
But even though none objected, I'm still going to come through on my promise to answer some obvious objections to the proposal. (Note: first cup of coffee imbibed at this point; readers safer.)
First, my well-to-do grandparents might argue that they should be entitled to benefits because they "paid in" to the program throughout their lives. Initially, it's worth of noting that government in general just doesn't work that way. We don't have occasional accountings to make sure people's benefits from government equal the taxes they pay. Everyone pays taxes that go for extra tough terrorism defense in New York City, but the residents of rural areas don't derive any direct benefits from such programs. Even more fundamentally, many government programs are explicitly redistributive. That is, we intend that people who pay into the programs through taxes don't get the benefits of them. Rather, the programs go to those who need them. Medicaid is an example of such a program.
So the first objection has to amount to a claim that social security is somehow different. But my very proposal is that it shouldn't be different. The feelings of entitlement are just that: feelings. We're used to a paying taxes now, getting back benefits later structure of social security. Since we've become accustomed to this structure, it comes to feel like an entitlement. But these "entitlement feelings" are not a rational basis for policy.
Perhaps the objection also amounts to a claim that many middle-aged and elderly people have relied on the promise that these benefits would be available to them regardless of how much they make. My answer to this is twofold: one, if they have already saved enough to survive the means test, then they haven't really "relied to their detriment" on social security's universal availability; and two, I would have no objection to a "grandfather clause" which would provide that the means testing and denial of benefits to the wealthy wouldn't start until, say, my generation. (I'm 25.)
The other obvious objection to my proposal is the allegation that means testing social security might result in people not saving for their retirement on their own. I.e., if I'm going to lose government benefits if I save for myself, why should I do so? There are good answers to this objection, but they'll have to wait for yet another post - both because this one is getting too long and because is Tax-study time again.
P.S. I would disagree with anyone who would object that this discussion is getting pretty far afield from the Social Gospel. My original idea was based on Social Gospel principles, and these completely political arguments are necessary to defend (and show the feasibility of) the original Christian public policy proposal.


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Columbus Wedding / Allison + Heidi
Allison and Heidi hired us to help them with their Columbus wedding from beginning to end – they wanted an intimate wedding with all the little personal details that make a wedding special and unique. They have opposite personalities when it comes to planning a wedding, but together we came up with an amazing two day wedding celebration that truly was "Allison and Heidi" from their wedding day attire to their favorite after party spot at the end of the night.
We had an intimate backyard wedding at their Clintonville home on a Thursday evening; followed by a dinner at their favorite Columbus restaurant (Barcelona) with their closest family and friends.
The cocktail reception was held the next day at Vue Columbus – which was a perfect fit for our industrial, organic, colorful reception concept. They love bourbon, so we incorporated a bourbon tasting bar (complete with bourbon balls and cocktail nuts) for the evening. They made adorable whiskey favors for the guests to take home, along with cigars for the everyone to enjoy. At the end of the night, we had their favorite college pizzas and Buckeye Donuts – who doesn't love an amazing late night snack like that?!
Allison and Heidi are both full of love and joy for each other and for their families and friends; these photos show true LOVE and happiness, you can't help but smile looking through all the great moments of their celebration captured by Emma Parker.
Photography: Emma Parker Photography
Videography: Ginger Attack
Transportation: Classic Limousine
Donuts: Buckeye Donuts
Florals: The Flowerman
Reception Venue: Vue Columbus
Catering + Farm Tables: Metro Cuisine
DJ + Magic Mirror Photobooth: Platinum Music
Ceremony Arbor: Advantage Events
Baker: Patty Cake Bakery
Calligraphy Signage / Logo Design: Emma Gilbert