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'Big Clean': 'It is not over yet.' Village grotspots still to tackle
The 'Big Clean' is continuing to make an impression in Grantham and the surrounding areas in their mission to raise the street standard in South Kesteven.
The project's dedicated teams of employees and volunteers have visited over 30 villages and returned to parts of Grantham, Stamford and The Deepings in the past few weeks to tackle litter, weeds, fly-tipping, broken bins and road signs.
Councillor Ian Stokes saw the teams in action in Manthorpe village last week whereas Councillor Adam Stokes visited teams tackling weeds and litter on Harrowby Road. Councillor Dr Peter Moseley met with teams in action in Rippingale.
Cabinet Member for Environment, Coun Dr Moseley said: "The project continues at a pace and we thank all those who have commented on the impact of the team's work in villages and towns to date. It shows our investment to raise the street standard really will create better places for residents to live and work and encourage investment in the district. It is not over yet though as we have still got villages to go."
A video highlighting the project so far has been released on SKDC's YouTube Channel, showcasing how volunteers, as well as the teams, are helping the project cleanse areas.
It brings to life in just three minutes the spirit of the campaign and what has been achieved in communities across the district.
Coun Dr Mosely said: "Take a look at the video by googling SKDC YouTube to see how teams and volunteers are working together to make our streets look great."
There is still time to register as a volunteer or identify any 'grotspots' that need attention in your neighbourhood, by visiting www.southkesteven.gov.uk/skbigclean or calling 01476 40 60 66. To follow the teams' progress, follow #SKBigClean.
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ASANO Yae 浅野弥衛
In 1914, he was born in Suzuka-shi, Mie prefecture.
In his twenties, he met Noda Riichi who is a poet. He learned contemporary overseas arts from Noda, also he was inspired by Noda's sharp sense of criticism. Then he decided to be an abstract painting artist.
In 1934 during world war Ⅱ, he was dispatched to China as an active soldier. After that, he became a fellow of Association of Artistic Culture in 1950.
He kept maintaining that he would like to establish the abstraction from the cultural climate of Japan, which only Japanese people can establish, and had been seeking the possibility of the abstract art.
Until his later years, he kept creating works energetically, which influenced younger generation as well as contemporary artist. He passed away in 1996.

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When I'm in a funk new ideas don't come to me. I can't create. Instead I cycle through the same thoughts that I've cycled through for years.
What if this is the best my life gets and it's all downhill from here? What if I don't dig myself out of it this time? What if I were to just let depression consume me and whither away?
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This old house, 13 Sussex Terrace, faced south, and was probably the first house to be built in this street.
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I was born and bred in 22 Sussex Terrace and all my brothers and I went to St John's Infants and St John's Junior Schools in Carlton Hill and attended St John's Church. I used to have to take my youngest brother Roger to church all the time and to Sunday School. I loved that church; it had very good attendance and I have very happy memories of that time. My mum and her brother and sister were christened there, as was I and all my brothers. Many more family members including my grandmother and her brothers and sisters were also christened there. I was married there in 1961.
St John's Infants, the flint school, was where we had our daily 1/4 pint of milk and our daily nap. St John's Junior School had air-raid shelters in the play ground. This was a time when teachers were allowed to punish kids with the cane or ruler. Mr Bumble, we called him that because he had bandy legs, would use the cane on the boys when needed. If they were seriously bad they were sent to Mr Witten the head master. Those were the days when we had the School Board visiting homes if you were away from school or played truant. And of course we had the school nurse, invariably called 'Nitty Nora' by us to check our hair for nits. Happy days.
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Discussion in 'Plug-in Vaporizers' started by Alan, Jul 8, 2017.
That's good, because I can't wait to try one of these!
This makes my 3rd time on alan's list
Any update?
Here is a quilted maple Insta Heat unit with an all wood heater cartridge that I made for myself to confirm that the base can be made 1.25" in diameter. Everything fits just fine inside. This one has a slightly different resistor on the trim circuit so that the arrow on the potentiometer will be closer to mid scale at the sweet spot.
The OKR chip that I am using has two methods of turning on. The first method involves pin 1 on the chip and uses a control circuit that requires power to the chip. I use the second method which only applies power to the chip when the switch is pressed. Pin 1 is not used at all so there is no chance of accidental energizing.
I have several units almost complete with the current batch of HI's and IH's. Will post some photos when I complete them.
wow!! this looks amazing! I've been out of the loop for a while. I am back on the list too since I got my HIs, yes? @Alan (also I am going to email you about how I broke my VVPS)...
Looking fantastic! The more I think about the all-wood heater the more I like it.
Greetings all. I have been working in Denver for the last few months and i reached out to Alan, it was actually a good thing that i did. i found out that my name is up and he told me that he had emailed me. I asked him if i could come by and meet him and just hangout with a master vaporizer maker. I went to his house today and i was in straight heaven!! He talked to me about his vapes his experiences with making them. Got a chance to hit the iHeat...OMG!! that thing is amazing! Got a chance to see his shop and his massive wood collection. @Alan is a stand up dude. I am and will continue to be a life long customer of his. Also picked up a few stems while i was there. Alan is a blessing to this community. IF you talk to him to can see that he enjoys his work!! Thanks @Alan it was truly a pleasure!!
Thanks for the kind words @hoyo77 and the roasting tube purchases.
It was nice to meet / hangout with you too and show my collection of tubes and vaporizers.
Looking forward to turning a beautiful iHeat and tubes for you.
Enjoy your time in Denver.
Going to Alan's tomorrow. Hoping to see this bad boy!!! . Super stoked to go to his place tomorrow and see all of his wood
Dude i was there two weeks ago...he has stems galore..i could not leave with out buying 2 stems from him. Boy does he got wood!!! i was in vape heaven if there is such a thing
yeah saw you went there and it made me remember he had invited me earlier this year. Def going to grab myself a stem for my mi
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Wow man that is awesome! It's beautiful! I waaaant one I want one!
That wood is so uhhhhh..... sexy
Very nice to see someone took the plunge. Beautiful wood!
How much is this running?
I don't even know where to start with this amazing device! I was at Alan's house today and we ripped the insta heat a few times.... first the look of the devices that he had ready to go out were just so sexy! They are very small and pack huge clouds that are super smooth and tasty. Holding onto the ih is a treat in itself. Very refined look to it. Idk how a vaporizer could get much better than this. Desktop that can be used at an atomizer on a mod box at any time. Game changer for sure!!! Thanks Alan for letting me come hang out and see your collection. Alan is a class act stand up dude!
I think lots of us are waiting to take the plunge. I think I'm in the middle of the waiting list last time I checked. But I've never been disappointed in anything Alan's made- it's always worth the wait. Just wish it was a bit shorter. His stems have a shorter wait and I think I have at least one of his for every vape I use.
(I realized I'm still confused. This one is different from the portable? So is it plugged in the same as the TT and HI?) I will have to get both versions if that's the case.)
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This is basically the same as the portable, just also with a regulated base unit. So it has wall power and adjustable voltage.
The two pieces are attached by a 510 connector, so I can take the heater unit off and put it on a box mod for portability.
Or use the base unit with another 510 heater, like the project or even the splinter.
Thank you. It sounds like it's the perfect vape from what you're saying: portable And desktop.
All i can say is when you hold it in your hand you can really see how it is the best of both worlds. it is small enough that when hooked to a mod that it looks like a regular ejuice atomizer. but it packs one hell of a punch. and you can hook it to the power supply and hit it just like a log vape. He is also playing around with the sizes as well. He told me mine will be around 24mm i think. in my opinion this thing is a game changer.
I couldn't agree more. I'm ridding my stash to get on this whenever I can haha.
@ZC - Thanks for posting the photo. Hope you will like how it works.
A maple wood unit is $100 for the 510 heater cartridge, $150 for the 12v base unit, and $23 for the power supply w/ DC extension cord. Other woods will cost a bit more depending upon the type.
Glass or wooden roasting tubes can be made for the units.
Thanks for the kind words. Was fun hanging out with you the other day. I even got to show you my shop slippers. They are anti-fatigue mat samples that are rolled and held together with ty-wraps. They are the most comfortable footware I have ever worn. One size fits all and they have very good traction.
Alan man that cracks me up! I love your creative shoes that is so funny looking though.
So I was reading the thread some more and finally noticed Alan now has IH as well as HI and that's pretty cool. Great price point, with a very flexible design. I really really love that you don't have logos on your products. But if you signed it somewhere like the bottom, I think that would be pretty awesome. They are each one of a kind hand made pieces of functional art after all.
Does the heater cartridge and process basically remain the same whether it's hooked up to the base or a box mod?
I was actually thinking the same thing they are individual works or art and no 2 are alike!!
So I've had my Instaheat for a couple days now and OH MY it is wonderful.
Heating seems to be more even than the other high surface area heater I love.
Craftsmanship is superb as Alan's work always is.
Taste is also superb. I feared there'd be some loss of taste or too wood-y of taste with no glass surrounding the heater, but my fears were totally unfounded. I also never have to worry about breaking glass with this unit!
The dial on the bottom unit works well, but I've found little reason to move it much. I keep it exactly at 50% which is where it was at when Alan sent it. I get great, powerful, consistant hits. I originally wanted a voltmeter display of some sort but after using this a bit it would honestly be pointless. Makes more sense to "set it and forget it" for this manual vape.
The button is fantastic. Really nice feel too it and the right amount of travel.
The only con in this design is the intake holes, and how they effect ergonomics. With a regular log vape I hold it like a handle, hand completely wrapped around the unit. With the insta-heat, this covers up the intake holes and blocks airflow. So I must hold it more daintily and lower on the unit. No issues holding it this way, it's just an adjustment to my habits. And none of this will effect it while on a box mod.
I don't have a boxmod to test out the heater portably yet, so I can't comment on that.
Alan also sent his new portable stir/pick tool. It's similar to the ones he's always made but much shorter and includes a sheath. The pick slides out of the sheath, flips around, and slides back in. It's really well made and works flawlessly.
The glass insert in the 18mm wood stems is a really nice addition. Not only does it keep the wood cleaner, but you can slide it to different depths which makes the stem an adjustable-length stem.
I'm thrilled with this vape, it's instantly my new favorite and my daily driver.
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Anyone that's been to Europe during the winter months knows that Christmas markets can't be missed. From mulled wine to trdelnik to cider to German sausages, I cannot wait to pig out this winter because I'M GOING TO THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS!!
I've been stressing about my visa situation, because I had to apply for a new UK visa (long story). Basically I had convinced myself that I would get denied, that I had applied to far too many visas, blah blah. But I didn't! My dearest darlingest passport returned to my arms on Friday, and I couldn't be more stoked, not only because my visa didn't get denied, but also because I can FINALLY plan weekend getaways.
My whole summer has been spent in London, minus a brief trip back home, and don't get me wrong, London is home. I love being here, and London in the summer cannot be beat. But I have a serious case of wanderlust that can't be cured, so when you take my passport away from me, it's like taking my livelihood.
So just four days after my passport arrived back with me, I've planned two trips, in addition to one TBD location in November.
This November, I'll be heading to Sofia, Bulgaria, and this December, I'll be going back to Stockholm, Sweden! I am absolutely stoked.
I strategically placed my trips so that the Christmas markets will be wide open for me to explore, and I can't wait. I've been to Sweden before, but I want to experience it during Christmas time, as I imagine it's even more beautiful than when I saw it in the fall.
Sofia, I'm a little unsure about. Honestly, I know nothing about it, really. But last year, I made it a goal to visit every single country in the European Union by the end of my masters, and Bulgaria is one of the few remaining, alongside Estonia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Sofia holds its annual Christmas market in front of their national theatre, and it looks very impressive. I can't wait to see what Sofia has in store!
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No stranger to the stage and screen, one of the "Guardians of the Galaxy", Tom Proctor will be releasing his singing/songwriting album debut entitled, "Working Man" worldwide on June 15th, 2018. The record was recorded at the famous Dark Horse Recording Studios, home of artists such as Taylor Swift and Matchbox 20, Tim McGraw, amongst others. The album is a conglomerate of story-telling majesty, heart-filled passion, and orgasmic drama, from a man that's lived a fast and furious life thus far.
Tom Proctor can tell you tales of his life for the next 30 years without taking a breath. He's been a stuntman, has trained horses, has been in over 250 full contact fights and aside from films has also appeared on major TV. His love for song and story began at a young age through encouragement from his grandmother Marie. Although he played the drums already, after winning a guitar in an arm wrestle he realized the calming effect of the strings. Many of his songs are written on a whim or in a dream, or through a psychic revelation. Most have a story behind the story of the song, and all are genre defying.
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Microsoft Opens Fire Sale on Partner-Hosted CRM LiveBy Renee Boucher Ferguson | Print
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Microsoft is after the hearts and minds of partners in a non-partner market.
Microsoft is dropping the price 40 percent on its CRM Live hosting for partners who host (and resell) its customer relationship management software, hoping to drive partner demand in a non-partner space.
The new price, announced Oct. 23 at Microsoft's annual Convergence conference, in Copenhagen, is $15 per month per user, dangerously low for competitors, but in a space where few competitors sell to partners.
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"Several Microsoft executives have made the comment that their partner network is their biggest asset, but it's also their biggest hurdle when moving into Software as a Service," said AMR Research analyst Rob Bois. "If they didn't already have a big partner network, they probably wouldn't have used it in SaaS. But given that they have it, they have to figure out how to use it."
On-demand mainstays Salesforce.com and NetSuite currently sell their software through a direct sales channel, although NetSuite is reportedly experimenting with an indirect model, according to Bois. Other niche on-demand software companies like RightNow Technologies and Workday are selling through direct channels as well. The rationale: it's difficult to sell enterprise-class software through partners, according to a RightNow spokeswoman, because big companies want direct contact with their software vendor. The indirect model, it seems, is more appropriate for the midmarket, where Microsoft traditionally sells its Dynamics software.
Despite the fact that Dynamics is typically sold to small and midsize companies, Microsoft is indeed targeting enterprise users with CRM Live. But its low pricing strategy, one the company has used to enter and dominate a number of markets, could backfire. Microsoft said in July that it would charge $44 per user per monthabout half of Salesforce.com's Enterprise pricing.
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*The baby rumors surrounding Mariah Carey are picking up more steam than usual with new reports that she is four months pregnant and was spotted in a maternity dress.
Although Cannon dodged the question yesterday (Aug. 24) on his radio show, Radar Online says it has a source who "confirmed" that Mariah, 40, and Nick Cannon, 29, are expecting their first child.
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According to Radar Online, Nick has been sharing the news with close friends only.
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Juan Pablo Makes His Choice…
Are you kidding me? The world of women is waiting on Juan Pablo as he makes his choice. Unfortunately there were some broken hearts along the way that The Bachelor had to face, but I guess that's just all in a days pay
According to Abigail Forget, After a rocky season filled with tears, anger and controversial comments, Bachelor Juan Pablo did not get down on one knee to propose to a lucky bride-to-be in Saint Lucia. Instead, he offered the last woman standing, Nikki Ferrell, just a rose.
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Her response to being offered the final rose, but not an engagement ring? "Absolutely."
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Good Things Come To Those Who Wait (and Keep Uploading)
Have you been waiting forever for that first ever download? Or perhaps you've been stuck with download number 10 or even 100. Maybe some of your photos just haven't been downloaded at all. Do you feel like throwing in the towel?
Sometimes, perhaps often, things just don't move as quickly as we want them to. And this can really get us down; No, not downloaded, d-o-w-n :) But that is just the way life is. Things take time, and good things take lots of time. Good things like getting to 1,000 images online or having hundreds or even thousands of downloads under your belt.
So, hang in there. Don't forget that you got to be a contributor here at dreamstime because you have something unique to offer. You have your own take on the world around you. Maybe you need to improve your technique. Perhaps you need to diversify. Or maybe it's just that the people who need your photos just haven't found them yet. How many photos do you have in your portfolio? I only have 7 now. How many downloads have you had? I only have one. Yes, it can be discouraging, but hey, Rome wasn't built in a day. Things may be moving at a snail's pace for you now, but even snails eventually get to where they're going.
Photo credits: Ed Dayrit.
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Your article must be written in EnglishPublish
Not one person starts anywhere else but at the bottom no matter what they do and not one made a penny until they put in hard work and effort. The only way in this World is the hard way. I guarantee you all those who are successful started out at the bottom also so you look at it with an attitude " If they could do it, then So Can I."
Thanks for this post. I found it very encouraging! Best of luck to you!
Great words of encouragement! Love it!
That's encouraging. More sales to u!
Thanks for that very encouraging comment, Calyx22.
My philosophy completely. I'm not a quick uploader, and have a small portfolio compared to others in the thousands and so on. Obviously, I'm no Yuri Accurs! But I AM me, and I do seem to upload images buyers want. It is always a slow process for me for various reasons. I'm up to 581 uploads and the odd 930ish downloads, So even with a smaller portfolio, good things can happen. In the line of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, also there is Patience is a Virtue, and Good Things Come to Those Who Wait. Just work in your own time, don't worry about everyone else here, and be the best photographer you can be. It will happen, I am proof. :) Best wishes for you and chin up!
I have 43 images online, and it took FOREVER to get my first download. Now within a short time of my first, I just had my 9th. Watch and wait, good things will come! :)
Yup, I agree and also I'm taking heed to diversification. Never hurts to try and it's all a part of growth.
I agree !
absolutely true!
Nice words. I ask myself often too. Patience and love is the key for me .-)
Good luck to everyone here!
Thanks everyone. I'm glad I helped encouraged others through this blog. You're comments are equally encouraging :)
Stockphotography is often with up and downs. On a certain moment you think it isn't the effort worth and then suddenly a few downloads and accepted files and you feel to be a happy person
Thanks for the motvation, just picked my self back up
Nice little motivational blog - thanks!
We will try all together, command :-)
Agree with you and yeah,keep uploading!
Same thing I tried telling last month through my blog post. DT : I'm lovin' It.
But you said it in a better way. Cheers.
You are right!
So true! Keep uploading!!!
So true, I agree with you!
Great attitude. Congratulations and good luck with future sales.
Best wishes
true, and your snail photo is adorable!
So true and good advice. Patience and perseverance - you will attain your goals soon enough. Keep up the spirit! Cheers! :)
congrats keep uploading LOL
Like your snail, good luck!
So true! And you must be the faster seller after 1 digit of upload! Congratulations!
That's right:)
True spirit of a true photographer.
So true! And you must be the faster seller after 1 digit of upload! Congratulations!
Hi, I agree with you with what you write! At the beginning all we had to wait a bit before you sell, but with perseverance and determination get results! Good day and good work!
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The Perfect Coven series is a shared-world, work-in-progress, paranormal, romance-fantasy about a group of witches, their lives, loves, familiars, and adventures.
The Blog page hosts a feature written by a different author each month, sometimes about an aspect of PCEarth – the magic, the history, the inhabitants, etc. – or sometimes a short story featuring the characters in the series, and sometimes even discussion of the ups and downs of writing a shared-world series among three authors with very different styles and writing processes.


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As set dresser and prop maker, I work regularly with events company Magical drama Quests http://www.magicaldramaquests.com.
One of the parties was at Babington House for Amanda Holden's wedding for which we had to create a winter wonderland. Other themes I have worked on has been a land made of sweets, 'Yoda's swamp' and a Halloween themed party.
I have also worked for events company http://www.glitterbugsevents.com as set dresser on Wayne Hemingway's Vintage Festival at the Festival Hall.


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Every person who loves animals should read Pit Bull Nation about the world's most intensely misunderstood animal. Pit Bull Nation is a passionate labor of love by a woman whose commitment and drive mirrors the very dogs she saves.
Pit Bull Nation is the story of a woman who found a pit bull and how that one dog changed the course of her life. The chain of events which follow would discourage most people, but Cindy finds a connection with these dogs that gives her the strength to overcome adversity and confront her own fears. She finds a comrade and soul mate in these unwanted dogs whose very name and image inspire media frenzy. This book is a journey over the hills and valleys of rescue work and a tell all look from behind the scenes in the killing fields where most of these dogs are being slaughtered simply because they look like pit bulls. Cindy Marabito believes there is a solution for America's first native dog breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier. This book is Cindy's story about these extraordinary dogs and the people who believe in them.
A story that begins with finding one dog takes the reader on an unforgettable whirlwind journey into the fascinating world of pit bulls, their rescuers, the people who love them and those who hate them. Cindy shares the secrets of her rescue work with the reader in this intimate and heartfelt work.
**If you are a rescue group, click here to learn how to receive a FREE copy!
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Reunion Rescue has been rescuing California pit bulls and other animals across the US for over 13 years. Many times, we've been overdrawn at the bank, but still found a way to save that dog (or cat or small animal).
The story of Reunion Rescue is told in "Pit Bull Nation," a tell all book about what really goes on when the shelter doors slam shut. All proceeds from sales of this book go toward saving animals. Our dream is to put the words on the paper in action...grand action and your purchase of "Pit Bull Nation" puts us one step closer. Every book sold goes toward saving dogs and building a no kill shelter.
Reunion Rescue has a plan. We want to create a safe haven for dogs on death row where they will undergo the Reunion Rescue detox and rehab plan and get them ready for that forever home.
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Facial Width-to-Height Ratio Does Not Predict Self-Reported Behavioral Tendencies
Facial Width-to-Height Ratio Does Not Predict Self-Reported Behavioral Tendencies
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1, 2017, Vol. 28, Issue 11, Pages 1675-1682
A growing number of studies have linked facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) with various antisocial or violent behavioral tendencies. However, those studies have predominantly been laboratory based and low powered. This work reexamined the links between fWHR and behavioral tendencies in a large sample of 137,163 participants. Behavioral tendencies were measured using 55 well-established psychometric scales, including self-report scales measuring intelligence, domains and facets of the five-factor model of personality, impulsiveness, sense of fairness, sensational interests, self-monitoring, impression management, and satisfaction with life. The findings revealed that fWHR is not substantially linked with any of these self-reported measures of behavioral tendencies, calling into question whether the links between fWHR and behavior generalize beyond the small samples and specific experimental settings that have been used in past fWHR research


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What? you say with bated breath.
I finally got a used college textbook with boogers in it. I'm so happy. I once had one with naked pictures drawn, man, bring that back.
Reminds of me of the time I was book shopping with a college friend. He just grabbed one off the shelf and I said "Hey, don't you want to check for boogers?" And he replies "Nah, it'll be a midnight snack."
Can't remember what karst topography specifically is but I can remember that conversation. Sometimes my brain really pisses me off. Useful, intelligent information is out, useless information is in for life.
I tried to find a picture of something and now I can't find it. I took a picture in school of something on my cell phone.
Someone rubbed the first two letters off the second word in: Computer Classroom.
Oh, the Quadratic Formula? You get to take a flying leap outta my brain to make room for Computer 'Assroom. Oh yes. Been nice knowing ya. Buh-bye.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Well, it's happened.
What? you say with bated breath.
at 22:09
2 comments:
- Jennifer said...
textbook buggers - EWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
I find all kinds of interesting things in the used books I read, but I have never run across one of those, thank heavens!
- September 8, 2008 at 11:50 AM
- Queen-Size funny bone said...
thats disgusting. now im going to have to check my library books.
- September 8, 2008 at 2:59 PM


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The Upper School Student Council will be holding a used uniform sale on Friday, March 2nd from 8am – 2pm at the 9th floor entrance for the CNY Flower Fair. Each piece of uniform is $20. Make sure to stop by on your way to the Fair!
As a reminder of the changes to the school uniform,CDNIS will start a transition to some new components of the uniform from April 2018. Please remember these changes shall be introduced in April 2018. There will be a transition period until June 2019, during which the students can wear both old and new uniform. From August 2019, only new uniform should be worn.
Expected changes:
– The striped shirt/dress will be discontinued for all ages
– PE tops will remain unchanged for the time being. The school may consider different fabric with a different screen-printing process, but it will be the same design and, as such, there is no need for new uniforms to be purchased
– PE pants will be a slimmer design, but still black, so no problem to keep wearing the old style
– The white G3-G6 tops will remain white! The use of white tops shall expand, so that all grades from Prep to Grade 6 shall wear these
– Khaki items will stay and, like the PE bottoms, the design and material will be slightly altered, but students can still wear the old ones, as the colour is the same.
In the spirit of recycling and re-using, CISPA/USSC shall continue to collect used uniform items that will no longer be part of CDNIS uniform. If you have old uniforms to donate (both for re-sale and recycling/re-using), please leave them at the security desk on 9/F. For any discontinued uniforms, we shall arrange to remove CDNIS logos and labels and donate these items to a local HK school, or neighbouring provinces in China. If you know of any school that may benefit from such donation, or would like more details on this programme, please contact Clare Arnold.


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02/05/2017 – Paragraph 175 Film & Discussion (6:00-8:00 pm) Library Events Area
Shortly after the Nazis became the only legal party in the Third Reich, homosexual men and women became the target of police raids and interrogation. Under a section of the existing 1871 German Penal code, known as Paragraph 175, made sexual acts between men a punishable act. In 1935, the Nazi regime revised the Paragraph 175 to make homosexuality illegal. This film follows the personal stories of gay men and women who survived Nazi persecution. Dorothy Chambers, from C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Museum, will lead the discussion.


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The cousin shot, Graeme, Lily Wen, John Christopher and Luke
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Attempts at getting the perfect beach picture!
The cousin shot, Graeme, Lily Wen, John Christopher and Luke
Posted by Margaret M at 7:35 PM
13 comments:
- Mama Duck said...
Oh, that looks like so much fun!! There's just something about beach pictures when everyone's wearing white. I think that your pictures are just fabulous!!
- July 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM
- Cora said...
who really wants a perfect picture, I think those are wonderful, your personalities just shile through.
have a safe trip.
- July 2, 2009 at 10:31 PM
- Jboo said...
Wow!!! What great photos!! You have the cutest family! Love the photos of you with your two darlings!
Have a fun 4th!
- July 3, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- allie :^) said...
how many times can i possibly say it? YOU HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!! lily wen in white - bestill my heart! :) windswept is good. so is paradise! love you lady! ;)
- July 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
Love, love, love those pics, Margaret!!! I do hope you frame, among others, the one of you & Lily & Graeme!!! It is just beautiful! I just love the beach...so centering...talk to you soon!!!
- July 4, 2009 at 6:40 PM
- Faith, Hope, and Love said...
ALL the photos are perfect and beautiful!!! My favorite is John on his mama's belly...that is just SO sweet!
It looks like you are having a fabulous time!
- July 5, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Denise said...
I LOVE all the pictures!!! Awesome! I'm so glad you got some time away and hopefully a bit of peace.
- July 6, 2009 at 7:29 AM
- Janelle said...
what??!! They are ALL perfect - absolutely gorgeous and full of life! bravo!
- July 7, 2009 at 5:33 AM
- bbmomof2boys said...
Looks like you guys are having a good time with your family. Your wee ones are just too cute. The pictures are great!
Hope you are doing good too.
- July 8, 2009 at 5:58 AM
- FHL said...
Oh I'm envious, it looks like paradise!!! Gorgeous pics!!! Love the one with you and the kids and then the last one with them racing away...so perfectly sums up childhood :o)
Hope the rest of your trip is just as wonderful!!!
- July 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM
- Chelley said...
I love them!!!
MOST BEAUTIFUL kids
Hoping all is well
- July 12, 2009 at 4:12 AM
- Donna said...
looks like you've had a fabulous time!
- July 15, 2009 at 6:46 AM
- Just Me said...
I don't know....those look like pretty good beach shots to me! You are a beautiful family.
- July 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM


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~ Written by Cassie Rayl
I'd never ridden a horse. I'm fairly certain I was clueless in regards to chariots. But that didn't matter. Memorizing a Bible verse about chariots and horses was exciting and mysterious. I loved declaring my trust in the Lord my God alone as I quoted Psalm 20.
For an innocent kid, it was an easy declaration. As life grew more intense and lonely, as everyone's life does, declaring my trust in Christ got harder. Did I trust Him when my family seemed as if it was falling apart? Did I trust Him when health problems stole my childish abandon at an early age? Did I actually trust Him more than any other resource my life provided? Could I?
I had my moments of doubt. Honestly, I had my seasons of doubt that Christ was enough. Why should He be enough, when the comfort of money and modern medicine were easily accessible? However, as I look back on nearly 30 years of life, I'm refreshed by a very tangible truth.
The things I could depend on in addition to, or instead of, Christ, will always fail at some point. Though there have been moments where God hasn't done exactly what I wanted Him to do, He does, in fact, keep His promise.
He always answers me when I call out to Him. My life has tested His faithfulness, and His faithfulness has never been found wanting.


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Reviewing Travis Alabanza at Housmans: A Conversation With The Queer Brown Muddy Kid, with SA Smythe
"Because we were told to be Black and Proud until that meant holding hands,
That we could march on the streets as long as our heels are at home
That we can only have our grandmothers red stain on our cheeks,
Because we were told our masculinity must be preserved.
I remember realising your eyes were also brown,
That both our Sundays were spent with black notes screaming for the keys-seasons Spilling from the fullness of the pan,
And loud maternal belly roars engulfing our ears.
I remember realising that hiding in our hands is the war of our mothers,
That in the grounds of trodden lands holds a story like our own,
That in the breath of our Gods holds a smell like our sheets,
And that this fruit is only forbidden if we make it so…"
– Travis Alabanza, Stories of a Queer Brown Muddy Kid (2016)
On Sunday 22nd March, 2016 I got in a cab from A&E where I'd been with a close family member to Kings Cross St Pancreas station in London. I then walked to Housemans radical bookshop for a night of what I expected to be enveloping brown queerness. It was hailed as the last ever performance of Stories of a Queer Brown Muddy Kid and there was an energy of transition in the atmosphere, tangible, tasteable. As though we had all come together for a rite of passage ritual, and everyone would be asked to sacrifice some small treasure, a sliver of their own-ness. Knowing something of the work of Travis Alabanza and SA Smythe, who would be in-conversation with Travis later in the evening, I considered attending this event to be a part of my radical self-care policy. I was not disappointed.
The night was opened by self-identifying radical academic, poet/performer, Black genderqueer writer SA Smythe reading an unrequited love-letter to America. Their words pour over my face like hot tears full of honesty and truth, systematic, well-meaning, inter-familial. Cutting deep, like the exposure of inter-racial racism. The faces of frisked black boys with their hands against a disintegrating brick wall hover illusively in my mind. It's as though their lives are already slipping between the fingers of those that would hold them. I hear the call of activists trying to call-out a government they know still won't listen, patriots with eyes misted over like first-time lovers. I think of other artists that have submitted love-letters to their nation; Gill Scott Heron, Nora Jones, Jill Scott, Pink, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan. I wonder why we keep asking to be heard. I guess it's why we keep falling in love.
Smythe's words are haunting and familiar, like the hands of a loving parent who washes your skin in scalding water that burns. I think of a performance I was honoured to bear witness to last year in Harlem; Toshi Regan with her mother and daughter discussing blackness, activism and singing their way to freedom. I think of a story Toshi recalls, being walked home by the teacher for hitting another child in school, and her mother, rather than berating her, wraps the child in her arms and tells her it's all alright. I felt seen in the audience then. I feel seen now too. Smythe is joined by beatboxer and loop artist Xana for one of their performances, they share a microphone and community blossoms on stage. There is something knowing, wise, sad in the calm recitation, and when Smythe's voice fills the room in song, breaking and imperfect, I feel pieces of the room break open. Stomachs ready to be filled by the eruptive performance that would soon follow.
Travis Alabanza is a Black, Queer, non-binary Performance poet, artist and writer. Stories of a Queer Brown Muddy Kid employs video art, well-amped club music and live vocals all of which are inhabited by a fully embodied live performance from Alabanza, sequins, bounty-bars, milk cartons and all. Seating only 40 plus guests, I am aware that this may be one of the most intimate settings the show has been performed in. Here, surrounded by radical feminist, socialist, anarchist, anti-work, black liberationist literature; a world dominated by old white men, middle-class white women and the few class-classified or racialised bookshelves we hold on to so dearly, the performance feels like an occupation. I make a point to sit at the front; my brownness speaking to the browness of those on stage more than the white attendees that make up a large part of the audience. I think it is a shame that such a limited capacity is filled with so many racially privileged bodies, despite the request on the event page 'as there is limited space, if you can give back to Black trans art: do.' I guess entitlement is hard to shift.
Alabanza appears, teetering on vulnerable in high heels and small, tight, black shorts. Their body appears in angles, jagged, unmaluable, inherently offensive yet simultaneously fascinating to whiteness. The light-skinned "negro-fantasy" Alabanza will reference later, is already viscerally in the room.
"Mum! I'm coming out!" They cry (and I think many of us hear our own mothers answering) – "Of where?" – "The closet!"
The humour of the opening builds as Alabanza works harder and harder to 'come out' and into the perfect gay male persona. Eventually bounty bars are stuffed between aching jaws and milk dribbles down their body, poured down the gullet like a caricature of lads getting pissed on match day. The white creamy liquid writes over the blackness of their clothes and the skin beneath them. They talk about being fucked, about fucking and the synapses connections in my mind are full of shadows, bruises and stomach's that turn the morning afterwards. I want to look down, to look away, it feels ugly and embarrassing and violent. I open my eyes wider. That's exactly how it is supposed to feel.
Later, in the Q&A – a rare breaking down of the fourth wall, a beautiful confrontation of the audiences' implication and complicity – Alabanza talks about using the show to feel power over experiences of ugly racism and transmisogyny in the queer community. Because that is of course where it cuts us deepest, in the families that we try to create when the ones we were given are no longer survivable. "Performance as an act of reclamation." This performance, much as with Smythe's earlier song, feels like an act of resistance; a living thing born out of necessity rather than a taste for exposure. It is rough around the edges. Parts of it feel un-honed, in-your-face, obvious-even, but underneath this is a calm-precision in Alabanza's performance. I feel the sweat on their flesh as they work to maintain control both of the piece, the audience and their own body. I am aware of the work it takes to continue resisting, evading oppressive, binary, classifications. The tale is flighty, unsettled and unsettling, I perceive this as a survival tactic. The artist explains in the Q&A how "this show can never be the same in every space, to a white audience the 'fuck me harder' section can't be done softly." Maybe later, Alabanza explains, now that I'm done with this show – and this show is done with me – I don't need it any more, my work can be more subtle, but this work couldn't be subtle, it was about surviving.
From the moment we enter Housemans, throughout the performance and most explicitly in the post-show-discussion both Smythe and Alabanza make it clear that their work is predominantly for queer, trans and non-binary POC bodies. They acknowledge it's usefulness for all audiences, and the importance of it being seen in a multitude of settings, but by speaking first and foremost to the brown bodies in the room, whiteness seems to recede to the back, de-centred. I marvel at the tactic that is both unapologetic and full of love for those who are marginalised and illegalised both systemically and socially. I think about radicalism, and I think it must look something like this.
Stories of a Queer Brown Muddy Kid moves us through 'coming out' as gay, to finding queerness to finding queer brown love and finally embodying non-gender-binary spaces. The piece, whilst darkly humorous and a times brutal in its delivery, remains charged and hopeful: "Maybe tomorrow when asked if I'm a boy or a girl, I won't have to decide." The question and answer session orbits around the subject of 'audience'; who is seeing our work, whom is it for, and how can we effect who we think needs to see it? It's a question that has plagued most black, brown and queer artists, including myself, for as long as they've been making work. Smythe and Alabanza take each question openly, I feel they are both baring themselves, whilst simultaneously performing strength, survival, self care. I feel spurred to rise to meet them and I feel the audience sit up, lean in, embracing their implication in what happens in this room, and what will happen outside of it.
As applause fills the space and the energy dissipates into stolen chocolate bars and whispered conversation, embraces, smiles, congratulations, I think about some of Alabanza's last words: "Black Queer and Trans bodies are not here for your consumption, we're still here after the show and we were here before." Stories of a Queer Brown Muddy Kid is an act of reclamation, an act of resistance, of self-care. But more than any of this it is about saying we are all figuring it out, it's okay not to fit, stop inflicting violence on our bodies and find somebody brown who will love you as hard as you are learning to love yourself. It was an event I was proud to witness, to be part of, to write about. We need more of Alabanza and Smythe's work in the world. We need to go out and make it.
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In a move almost destined to annoy half of its commuters, Transport for London is launching a six-month pilot of its "standing only" rule at Holborn Tube station.
During the pilot, which launches on 18 April, two escalators will be "standing only" during morning rush hour, with at least "at least one other" will be free for those who want to walk.
It follows initial tests late last year that TfL heralded as a "success", saying 30 per cent more people could travel on the escalator if they stood on both sides.
Peter McNaught, operations director at London Underground, said: "It may not seem right that you can go quicker by standing still, but our experiments at Holborn have proved that it can be true. This new pilot will help us find out if we can influence customers to stand on both sides in the long term, using just signage and information.
"Anyone who wants to walk on the other escalators will be free to do so, but we hope that with record numbers using the Tube, customers will enjoy being part of this experiment to find the most efficient ways of getting around."
TfL noted that at stations "with very long escalators", such as Holborn, few customers choose to walk, meaning that much of left-hand-side of the escalator is unused.
A previous test held in November and December 2015, proved that as many as 30 per cent more customers could use an escalator in the busiest parts of the day if they stood on both sides.
But it seems the plans are largely going down like... a person standing on the left hand side of the escalator during rush hour.
@BBCr4today So banning people walking up escalator at Holborn will be quicker. Surely making EVERYONE walk would be even quicker.— Phil Walder (@WallyFlea) March 10, 2016
Does that mean we'll all barge onto Tubes next Shanghai wisdom style? #escalatorrevolution #Holborn— Josephine McDermott (@JoMcDermott) March 10, 2016
The @BBCr4today tells me that socialism has come to Holborn tube with compulsory standing, faster for all, slower for movers— Barbara Cookson (@filemot) March 10, 2016
@nfmusic @TfL Holborn at rush hour is the Hunger Games. Escalator-walkers at rush hour are those with an overwhelming will to survive.— Tara Persaud (@tarapersaud) March 10, 2016


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GFEST – Gaywise FESTival, recognised as London's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) and Queer festival for all, released details of this year's variety night performance programme. The Performances will take place at Cochrane Theatre which is a part of University of the Arts London. GFEST 2010 performances are on 18, 19 and 20 November 2010 at 7.30PM. The performances are dubbed as 'showcasing a gamut of scintillating styles for audiences to feast upon, featuring established and emerging talent.'
GFEST is led by artistic director Niranjan Kamatkar and GFEST 2010 presents performances by accomplished and acclaimed British and International artists. The festival offers an opportunity to savor the widest possible range of life-changing narratives, presented by artist's whose works have been influenced by, affected by, or inspired by their sexuality.
The organisers of the festival have appealed to audience members to get in touch with Cochrane Theatre for booking details : 020 7269 1606 or book online: http://www.cochranetheatre.co.uk/66831.htm
Full GFEST 2010 performance programme details are on : https://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk/performance.php
More info on GFEST – Gaywise FESTival (GFEST in short) web: http://www.gaywisefestival.org.ukGFEST Artistic Director: Niranjan Kamatkar
WISE THOUGHTS is an arts charity that organises GFEST – Gaywise FESTival in venues across London. GFEST web networks: http://www.wisethoughts.org http://www.gaywisefestival.org.uk http://www.facebook.com/niranjan.kamatkar http://www.gaywisefestival.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/gfest https://gaywisefestival.wordpress.com/ http://www.yoursemotionally.com/ http://www.myspace.com/interviewwithapolitician http://www.flickr.com/photos/gfest/ http://www.youtube.com/user/wisethoughts http://uk.linkedin.com/in/niranjankamatkar http://www.myspace.com/gaywisefestival


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This paper examines the analyses performed for the bounding fire accident for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Technical Area 55 (TA-55) Plutonium Facility (PF-4).
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- 2.Leonard, M. T., McClure, P.R. Mechanistic Analysis of Glovebox Fire Propagation, LA-UR-99-2677, Safety Analysis Meeting Portland Oregon, May 1999Google Scholar
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MANILA-- Senate Pres. Aquilino Pimentel III on Thursday said that he intends to form an ad hoc Senate committee dedicated to the reconstruction of conflict-torn Marawi City.
Pimentel, a Mindanao-born senator, also urged government, non-government organizations and concerned citizens to unite in rebuilding conflict-torn Marawi City.
"The attack of the Maute group is not just against Marawi, but on the entire Philippines. Let us show them that they cannot succeed in dividing us," Pimentel said in a press statement.
"I am calling on national government agencies, local government units, planners, donors, ordinary citizens -- let's make sure Marawi bounces back higher and better than it was before this cowardly terrorist attack," he added.
In May, Marawi City was attacked by members of the Maute terrorist group. Based on a briefing by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Pimentel discovered that even before the siege, Marawi's basic services were already in a poor state.
"We inoculate ourselves against the spread of terrorism if we make sure that all Filipinos are given what they deserve in terms of education, health, and other government services," he said.
Pimentel, ad advocate of federalism, also pointed out that terrorists generally recruit among those who feel disaffected with or neglected by the central government.
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How to get started
with Internet Banking
The specific ins and outs of how your Internet banking will work vary depending on which bank you're with.
The specific ins and outs of how your Internet banking will work vary depending on which bank you're with. However, there are many things that banks do the same or very similarly, so it is worth taking a second to learn about how Internet banking works in general as well as reading the information your bank sends you.
To begin with, you have to register for Internet banking, if you didn't do it when you set up your account. This is generally a matter of simply walking into your bank or phoning them and saying "I'd like to sign up for Internet banking". They will then send you a series of letters with various PIN numbers and passwords (occasionally including a physical security device with a numeric keypad), along with instructions on how to use them to access your Internet banking.
Once you're in, you should be presented with a list of your accounts (if you have more than one) or a list of your recent transactions. This allows you to quickly see the status of all your accounts and what has happened to them recently. From here, you can access pages where you can make various kinds of one-off payments, and set up or cancel regular payments.
To make a one-off payment, such as a bill payment or sending money to someone else's account, you will need the person or company's bank account number – some banks will have a list of utility bills already built in to the website. Simply type in this information on the payment screen, together with the amount, and click 'pay'. The money should reach the other account within 2-3 working days.
Setting up regular payments is a little more complicated. Again, you need the numbers and amounts, but you also need to know the start date, end date, and how often you want the payment to be made. Be careful of exactly when you set your payments to leave your account, as the bank will often charge you a large fee if there is no money in the account when the payment is scheduled to be made.
How to Protect
Yourself While Internet Banking
There is no doubt about the fact that identity theft is on the increase. More and more people are losing their identities and money each year due to the efforts of a select few individuals who know how to use the Internet to their advantage.
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There is no doubt about the fact that identity theft is on the increase. More and more people are losing their identities and money each year due to the efforts of a select few individuals who know how to use the Internet to their advantage. Does that mean; however, that you shouldn't use online banking at all in order to avoid running the risk?
By knowing how to protect yourself while banking on the Internet you can reduce your risk of identity theft while still taking advantage of the numerous advantages and conveniences.
It is important to understand that financial institutions take every available effort to keep the transactions of their customers safe and secure. After all, they wouldn't be in business for very long if they didn't. Of course, it would seem that crooks and criminals get more and more creative every year in order to circumvent those security efforts. Just a few of the techniques they use include keystroke collection and phishing activities.
Phishing involves the use of trick emails and even some websites to collect personal information from individuals such as bank account numbers, credit card numbers, passwords, etc. With this information, criminals can then steal your money. So, it is incredibly important to be sure that whatever site you enter such information into or whoever you share such information with is secure and legitimate. In some cases phishing emails can look quite legitimate, as if they are indeed coming from your bank. Before responding such an email it's a good idea to always contact your financial institution to verify they actually sent the email. If they can't confirm it, don't respond and certainly do not share any sensitive information.
Other techniques you can use to protect yourself while banking online is to use passwords that are extremely secure. The safest passwords should be at least six characters long and include both numbers and letters. Never duplicate passwords and try not to use numbers and letters that would be easy to figure out, such as numbers from important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. or names of your children, pets, etc. Usernames should be likewise secure.
Keystroke collector programs work to collect important information such as passwords and usernames that can then be used by a criminal to hack into your online bank account information. To protect yourself from this threat, it is important to check your computer on a regular basis to make sure you do not have any spyware, such as a keystroke collector, installed on your system. This type of program can be installed on your system without you even knowing it and many people are often surprised to find out the amount of spyware that is on their system without their knowledge. Spyware can be detected and removed with spyware blockers.
Finally, don't forget to store all of your banking information in a very secure location. Never keep the passwords and usernames on your computer itself or even near it for that matter. If you forget your own password or username it's a lot easier to change it than to worry about losing your money to a computer hacker.
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If you believe your bank has made a mistake or you are having a dispute with them, it might seem like you will never get the problem sorted. Although solving banking disputes can be tricky, if you follow the right course of action then you can solve banking disputes fairly and without developing a bad relationship with your bank.
What disputes?
There are a number of issues that can arise that might cause a dispute with your bank. Perhaps you are sure that you did not make a payment on your account, or you believe your bank has incorrectly charged you a penalty fee. Your bank could even have calculated your balance wrong or wrongly removed money from your account. Whatever the problem, you need to remain calm about the situation and follow certain procedures.
Get things in writing
If you have a problem with your bank or they have a problem with you, then make sure you get all procedures and reasons for them in writing. If you bank does not write to you, then write a letter to them explaining the problem. Getting things in writing can often help to iron out misunderstandings and set the ground for mediation.
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If you have a dispute with your bank, then make sure you read all of your policies in detail before protesting. It may be that your bank is within its rights or is correct in the procedure it has carried out. Make sure that you have a case before beginning to query something.
Don't be aggressive
If you are aggressive, threatening or abusive towards your bank or members of its staff then no matter how right you are they are not likely to listen. It could also result in you having to move your accounts from the bank altogether. Even if the situation is extremely frustrating, remain calm and rational because you are much more likely to be listened to this way.
Meet face to face
If a dispute cannot be sorted in writing or over the phone, then try and meet with your bank manager or another bank representative in person. This will help you to get a better idea of what the problem is and hopefully reach a mutually agreeable solution.
Banking is business
Remember that any decision that is made either for or against you is not personal. Banking is a business and they are likely to put their needs ahead of yours. However, if it is within their power to sort the problem out, then they usually will do so as they want to keep you as a customer.
Seek advice if unhappy
If you have tried negotiating with your bank and you are still unhappy, then seek advice from an independent financial advisor or banking disputes company. Although most disputes are simply sorted out with a letter or phone call, some are more complex and may take time to reach an agreement. If you are patient and have evidence to support your claim, then you are likely to get the decision you want.


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Sickofinternetdating com
For those old enough to remember before the Internet, how did we get dates? And for those computer savy and old enough, remember Prodigy and AOL? You were willing to put the time and effort into getting to know someone instead of brushing them aside. Too many do not want to invest the time in getting to know someone.
Everyone wants a RL "NOW NOW NOW" but fail to see why so many RLs and marriage fail. It seems it is impossible to post the perfect profile or perfect pix. We know what we dont like, but are we sure of what we do want? Well..have to blame a few bad apples on our end for that.
Even on this site, it's not possible to do that if you really want to meet people. I can only control what I do with my life, and how I react to how life goes.
A lot of these threads say women get 10-15 mails a day - well I don't! You seem like a sweatheart and that would be a shame... Yup, I'm tired of internet dating and those dates from hell.... There was no way I was going to be able to answer all but I did answer the more polite of them.
However that doesn't mean that I am going to date any guy who shows a bit of interest in me. I'm considered reasonably attractive, and had my share of interest. How about some normal, SANE men within an hour or so drive? I am sure I missed some but just coming on a site like this was overwhelming for me.
The internet does allow you to meet alot of people you would never meet and I try to learn something from all of them be it good and useful or just plain bad.
I think negativity comes from people taking this situation way too much to heart and trying to forego actual offline social life.
I sacrificed and worked hard to be the woman I am today and I expect nothing less than that in a mate. I myself reply to anyone who takes the time to write me,even if I'm not interested in dating the person..they take the time to write me, I'm at least polite enough to take the time to write them back and chat. I think some people are so quick to say "No not my type" and delete the message after some really are polite and being sincere. I've met a couple of people over the last couple of years on here but I have to say that they were not what they claimed to be. I chat on here with no expectations and once in a blue moon I take a chance on meeting someone but I also do not stop the tried and true method of meeting someone for the first time face to face..in public!!! lol Winter time I don't get out much though and tend to kill time on here cause quite frankly even male conversation is nice at times whether I meet them or not.
If you hace nothing to offer emotionally you best not contact me! Lets be honest you can be anyone you want on the internet and I have a feeling that alot of people are doing just that!! That's just rude to me for someone to just delete the message,when someone took the time to write you. As for the mail thing..wow, I've only been on here a couple of weeks and I guess when a new face signs on they get swamped!
And boy, I have to say that Internet Dating seems to have really hit the all time low for being shallow and negative.
For those old enough to remember before the Internet, how did we get dates? And for those computer savy and old enough, remember Prodigy and AOL? You were willing to put the time and effort into getting to know someone instead of brushing them aside.
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Savannah Kellams Selected For The Indiana All-State Band
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The Performing Arts Department is excited that Sophomore Savannah Kellams will be representing us in the Indiana All-State Band on 2nd Horn. This is very exciting news, as she is only a sophomore! Check out Savannah's name on the All State Band List - what an honor! We're proud of you!


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Barry Spacks was born in Philadelphia in 1931. He taught literature at MIT and University of California, Santa Barbara. He served as poet laureate of Santa Barbara from 2005 to 2007. A recipient of the St. Botolph's Arts Award, Spacks published nine poetry collections, the most extensive being Spacks Street: New and Selected Poems (1982), which won the Commonwealth Club of California's Poetry Medal. In 2013 he published a collection of short stories, There's Always a Girl. Spacks was also an accomplished librettist, singer-songwriter, and actor.
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How your finances should all add up
When times are tight, keeping track of your spending can be the answer – especially if you follow one simple strategy.
Everyone from banks and building societies to the government has ideas about how you should manage your money. Although there's no magic answer following this one rule can really help:
The 50/30/20 rule
Spend 50% of your income on essentials, 30% on optional items, and aim to put 20% away for emergencies.
Getting started
1. Essentials - First, you'll need to work out the family's take-home pay and halve it. That's your first 50. Then add up what you're currently spending on essentials: mortgage, food, clothes, utility bills and so on. How does this compare to that first 50? Think about switching providers for gas and electricity to get a better deal. When times are tight, it's natural to reach for the lowest prices, but it's worth thinking about whether those products are really the best value. (Fairy will last you much longer than a cheaper washing up liquid, for example. Making it better value in the long-run.)
2. Desirables – According to the plan, 30 should go on 'desirables'. Of course, at times that can seem like a bit of a pipe dream. But if you are able to set it aside on months with special occasions like birthdays, then that's great. And remember, the 'desirable pot' isn't just for others. You deserve the odd treat and luxury just as much as they do.
3. The other bit – Finally the bit that no-one likes … until they see the benefits – the 20% you're putting away. Trying to clear any debts is obviously a priority here. Start with the most expensive. If you're running a long-term credit card balance, talk to your bank immediately about converting it into a loan (you'll save on interest). If you haven't got debts to pay off, you should think about saving. Even if you can't put away 20 percent each month, just setting aside what you can means you'll soon build up for emergencies or those special occasions.
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