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8 Ways Your Kid Will Remind You That, Regardless Of Their Age, They'll Always Be Your Baby
Despite all the inevitable changes your kid will certainly go through, they're pretty quick to remind you that, regardless of their age, they'll always be your baby. In the same way your mom probably still thinks of you as her baby, even after you've become a mom yourself, there's really no way to look at your growing little one and not see the tiny newborn you brought into the world. My advice? Just try your best not to tell your kid that when they're 16 and you're dropping them off at school.
The moment I realized my baby was growing up was when he self-weaned. He was half-way through his second year and I found the entire process to be pretty emotional. In many ways I was also ready for the transition, but it was just more proof that my little guy was changing. Shortly afterwards he started pre-school and, once he was bringing home crafts and making new friends, I knew I had a preschooler on my hands, instead of a baby.
I love looking back at my son's baby photos and remembering just how tiny he really was. Still, I am always reminded that he is still my little guy in many ways. He still needs me, my love, my protection and advocacy, and for me to build him up and give him confidence to go out into the big world. So, when you feel like your kid is growing up a little too quickly, just remember that in more ways than one and regardless of their age, they'll always be your baby.
When They're Sick
Everyone looks a little pathetic when they're not feeling well. In fact, the one thing most of us want when we're under the weather, is to be looked after by our mom. As you queue up your kid's favorite TV show, grab them a blanket and some snacks and cuddle up together on the couch.
When They Get Hurt
The first thing any kid does when they get hurt, no matter their age, is call for mom. Seeing your child hurt or bleeding is incredibly upsetting for any parent, but it also makes you realize that (to you) they will always be your precious baby.
When They Fall Asleep In The Car
The hallmark of the baby stage seems to be sleeping anywhere and everywhere. So when your big kid falls asleep in the car, and you have to lift their floppy little body out of the car and into the house, you are reminded of just how small and vulnerable they still are.
When They're An Idealist
My son had a panic-filled realization recently, when he figured out that his chicken dinner was made from an actual chicken. He started saying, "But you can't eat animals. They won't like that."
It was like his whole world view was being challenged, and it made him seem so small and innocent.
When They're Not Logical
As your kid moves out of the toddler stage and starts to behave more like a mini-adult, it can be easy to forget they're still developing and are not yet capable of the same level of impulse control and logical thought as an actual adult.
As much as little tantrums and meltdowns may be frustrating for parents, nothing makes you realize just how small your child still is than when they demand summer starts right now because they want to wear their sandals today.
When They Talk To Their Soft Toys
When my little boy has whole conversations with his stuffed toys, it makes me smile and shows how small and young he still is. I like to listen at the door, unseen, and feel smug as he says all my little sayings to his collection of furry friends.
When They're Scared
Whether it's a bad dream, a scary scene in a movie, or a dramatic thunderstorm, when your kid covers their face and calls for their mommy it's easy to see them as your brand new babe and not as a big kid at all.
When They Snuggle With You
I recently took my son to the movie theater for the first time and was rewarded with a 90 minute cuddle as he sat on my lap. As he has become an active little boy our snuggle time has dwindled, so this was such a special and rare treat and allowed me to see him as my little baby again.
It really doesn't matter how old they get, we will always love and protect our little one's because that's what being a mom is all about.


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Bravo, Parhad.
>>>I can't say that it isn't pleasant to receive a little encouragement now and agian. I mean what am I really doing that is so awful I have to be banned and shunned? Never mind...I'd do it anyway.
I can't answer on aina just yet...seems I've exhaausted my welcome and must make room for others. These others will never do a damn thing for us...except talk and talk and talk. If we needed them to DO something, theirs would be the incomplete action cause they don't understand that if you want to go up against the forces opposing you...you have to be smarter...not dumber.
Thanks Sam D. I sure hope that if we need your support and that of other Assyrians...I'll be able to alert you.
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• A widening gap.
President Trump said today that it was "foolish" to remove symbols of the Confederacy, adding that U.S. culture was being "ripped apart."
Mr. Trump's insistence that left-wing counterprotesters were as culpable as neo-Nazis and white supremacists for last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Va., has divided his core supporters from Republican leaders, who fear lasting damage to their party.
Chief executives who planned to announce a mass defection from presidential advisory panels were pre-empted by Mr. Trump, who dissolved the two councils. Here's what the executives are saying.
After the president's news conference on Tuesday, his aides described themselves as stunned, despondent and numb. But they also said Mr. Trump felt liberated.
• The Confederate state of America.
The violence in Charlottesville took place at a demonstration against the proposed removal of a statue of the Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
It shines light on questions about what to do with the roughly 700 statues and monuments to the losing side of the Civil War. We have a map showing where they've been removed, and where there are plans to.
• Et tu, Mr. Bannon?
Speaking to a leftist magazine, Stephen Bannon, the White House's chief strategist, contradicted President Trump's position on North Korea, criticized colleagues in the administration and mocked Trump officials over trade policy.
Mr. Bannon thought the conversation was off the record, people close to him said. His adversaries have been seeking his ouster from the White House.
Separately, The Times Magazine offers an inside look at Breitbart News, the media company that Mr. Bannon once led and that is a nerve center of Mr. Trump's America.
• A consensus on North Korea.
President Moon Jae-in of South Korea said today that President Trump had agreed to seek the South's consent before taking any action, including a military strike, against Pyongyang.
We looked at how the previous three U.S. administrations dealt with North Korea.
• A blow for democracy in Hong Kong.
Joshua Wong and two other leaders of huge demonstrations in 2014 calling for free elections were sentenced today to six to eight months in prison.
• "The Daily," your audio news report.
In today's show, we discuss President Trump's relationship with American business leaders.
Listen on a computer, an iOS device or an Android device.
• Talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement have begun, with the U.S. saying the deal unfairly benefits Mexico and Canada.
• The start-up Aledade is working to reduce health care costs while improving care. Our tech columnist visited two medical practices in Kansas where the plan is working.
• Hackers briefly took over several HBO Twitter accounts Wednesday night, raising further security concerns for the cable channel.
• U.S. stocks were up on Wednesday. Here's a snapshot of global markets.
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Tips, both new and old, for a more fulfilling life.
• Turn your house into a smart home.
• Protect your online accounts with two-factor authentication.
• Recipe of the day: Our chicken adobo is a five-star dish.
• How New Jersey got 4,775 guns back.
In today's 360 video, see the results of an event inviting gun owners to turn in weapons, no questions asked.
• Partisan writing you shouldn't miss.
Writers from across the political spectrum discuss President Trump's comments about Charlottesville.
• Hacker in Ukraine, now an F.B.I. witness.
For the first time, a witness has emerged in the case of the hacked Democratic National Committee servers.
There is no evidence that the hacker, known only by the alias "Profexer," knowingly worked for Russia's intelligence services. But his malware apparently did, and he's speaking to the U.S. authorities.
• Murder mystery in Cairo.
Giulio Regeni was conducting research for a Cambridge doctorate when he disappeared in Egypt in 2016. His body was soon found, and showed signs of torture.
Our bureau chief followed the twists and turns in the case.
• Best of late-night TV.
Jimmy Fallon, on "The Tonight Show": "I'm starting to miss the old days, when we were on the verge of nuclear war with North Korea."
• Quotation of the day.
"These executives cannot live with customers thinking they are in cahoots with someone who supports white supremacists or neo-Nazis."
— Bill George, a board member of Goldman Sachs, on a mass defection of business leaders from President Trump's advisory councils.
Back Story
Today is the 130th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Garvey, a founder of the black nationalist movement who was also considered a Rastafarian prophet.
Born in Jamaica, Garvey encouraged black people to return to Africa and reclaim it as their own.
"He was the first man to give Negroes a sense of dignity and destiny," the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said in 1965.
In delivering his message, Garvey unintentionally spawned a religion when he said: "Look to Africa, when a black king shall be crowned, for the day of deliverance is near."
In 1930, Ras Tafari Makonnen — known thereafter as Haile Selassie — ascended to Ethiopia's throne, which was taken as a fulfillment of Garvey's words. Rastafarians immediately hailed Selassie as Jah, the Black Messiah.
Garvey was not a follower himself, but Rastafarianism spread across the globe several decades later with the help of reggae musicians, most prominently Bob Marley.
Selassie died in 1975, but Rastafarians remained convinced he was the living God. As Marley explained in an interview with The Times in 1977, "Many people, dey scoffers."
"How can God die, mon?" Marley continued. "That's why I wrote 'Jah Live.' "
Evan Gershkovich contributed reporting.
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December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
This long living Manchester tradition is graciously put on by the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce!
A FREE community event with MANY holiday activities to kick-off the Christmas Season the 1st Fri/Sat of December, starting with the nighttime Christmas Parade at 630pm on Friday and a day full of fun, Santa, crafts, decorated Home Touring, shopping, and giving on Saturday 9am-Midnight!
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Draw for FA Cup first qualifying round throws up a big Norfolk non-league derby
PUBLISHED: 14:30 24 August 2015 | UPDATED: 14:30 24 August 2015
The preliminary round of the FA Cup will be played this weekend – but our sides already have a good idea of who they will be facing if they get through to the next stage.
The draw for the first qualifying round was held at Wembley this afternoon and it has presented plenty of non-league teams with an added incentive to progress.
Wroxham host Fakenham Town on Saturday and are aware they will visit King's Lynn Town, as well as pocketing £1,925 prize money, if they taste victory and keep their cup dreams alive.
Almost all of the first qualifying round matches will be played on Saturday September 12. Successful sides will be handed £3,000 and a place in the second qualifying round – where National League North Lowestoft Town will enter this season's competition.
Selected first qualifying round ties
Wisbech Town or Holbeach United v Stourport Swifts or Alvechurch
Leek Town or Rocester v Deeping Rangers or Dereham Town
Beaconsfield SYCOB or Raunds Town v Whitton United or Kirkley & Pakefield
Thetford Town or Bury Town v Cockfosters or Tower Hamlets
King's Lynn Town v Wroxham or Fakenham Town
Welwyn Garden City or Waltham Abbey v St Ives Town or Norwich United


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FELIXprinters launches Pro 3 professional-grade desktop 3D printer
"The Pro 3 has been developed to integrate seamlessly into industrial workflows."
FELIX Pro 3
FELIXprinters has expanded its portfolio of professional-grade desktop 3D printing systems with the launch of the FELIX Pro 3.
The Dutch company announced last year it was to shift its focus to delivering machines capable of addressing the requirements of more industrial users, and thus has introduced the Pro 3 and Pro 3 Touch.
These machines are said to boast quick set up, supplemented by automated motorised calibration of the print bed, and quick transition between print heads, thanks to a quick-swap print head solution and fast rotation of print heads in the dual head configuration. The print heads are also quick to heat up and cool down, while consistent extrusion works to ensure enhanced accuracy of printed objects.
The Pro 3 is powered by fused filament fabrication technology, and boasts a build volume of 235 x 244 x 235 mm. It supports PLA, PETG, ABS-X and PVA materials, any filament which melts under 275°C. Filament can be used from any material supplier. The Pro supports STL, Obj, and 3MF file formats.
"The Pro 3 has been developed to integrate seamlessly into industrial workflows, whether that is in an office, a workshop, lab or factory environment," commented Guillaume Feliksdal, founder and Director of FELIXprinters. "The priority was to deliver a 3D printer that produces optimised print results every time. This is what customers tell us is most frustrating for them in their day-to-day operations with 3D printing, and these are the issues we set out to address with the Pro 3. The feedback we are getting back from our beta testers is hugely impressive."


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The best written reverse chronological resume is worthless if no one sees it!
In recent years it become increasingly popular to join the LinkedIn or Facebook social networking websites for professionals, where you may search for jobs and have your keyword-optimized, rich content profile with current resume. Hiring managers use them more frequently to consult your profile and supplement or check against the resume you send along. If you do not have an account, create one and include your social media link(s) on your resume.
However, you should manage your online presence and eliminate any photos and statements that could reflect poorly on you. From an employer's point of view, someone who emphasizes partying on a social networking site is not focused on jobs and those who post complaints about work or colleagues are less desirable candidates. Online resume should not include sensitive information as they could show lack of respect for confidentiality and discretion.
Human Resources Director Resume Sample
This reverse chronological resume format lists job experience starting with your most recent position and ending with your first job. Is widely accepted and is applicable to most job seekers. The reverse chronological order resumes are easy to read and can highlight career growth.
This format suit those whose career goals are clearly defined and whose job objectives align with their work history. Check the reverse chronological resume advantages & disadvantages. The reverse chronological order resume format is preferred by most job recruiters.
In addition, you may search for resume samples by industry or by career situation and enhance your resume with keywords by industry.
FirstName LastName
Street Address
City, ST ZipCode, Country
Phone #
Email Address
|• Extensive experience in human resources management and executing HRIS systems.
• Strong HR acumen with a background in compensation, employee benefits programs, employee relations, change management, and legal compliance.
• Proficient in aligning human resources functions with business strategies.
• Diverse experience in equal employment opportunities and affirmative action plans.
Community Network, Edina, MN
2000 - Present
|Vice President, Operations
|Devised and implemented web-based training program conversion. Handled accounting and sales processes development.
• Conceptualized and launched web-based support system.
Octagon, Inc., St. Paul, MN
1998 - 2000
|Director, Human Resources
|Managed human resources functions including personnel, training, and counseling various employees. Directed employee benefits including compensation, insurance, and retirement planning.
• Increased employee retention by increasing employee benefits, resulting in minimal cost increase.
• Acknowledged employee performance by creating compensation strategies.
• Improved organizational efficiency by implementing a program to match employees' skills with particular jobs.
Manning and Associates, St. Paul, MN
1997 - 1998
|Human Resources Manager
|Aided clients with all human resources related issues. Devised employee handbooks. Utilized Myers Briggs module.
• Developed affirmative action plans and sexual harassment training programs.
• Customized human resources policies for organizations.
Helix International, Minneapolis, MN
1996 - 1997
|Director, Human Resources
|Managed human resources department including compensation, benefits, recruitment, and training. Handled equal opportunity employment and affirmative action plans.
• Formulated bonus program, which resulted in equitable distribution of bonuses.
• Devised human resources methodologies, which aided in daily operations.
• Examined and executed HRIS system for enhanced management reporting.
Acme Resources, Minnetonka, MN
1994 - 1996
|Manager, Human Resources
|Directed human resources activities for commercial travel division.
Assisted vice presidents with issues relating to compensation and performance appraisals. Exhibited top-notch customer service as needed.
• Adapted effective recruitment and training techniques that improved organizational efficiency.
• Managed EEOC issues and filings utilizing comprehensive human resources management.
Baker and Baker, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
1992 - 1994
|Human Resources Manager
|Directed human resources department. Handled employee compensation and employee benefits activities. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in workmen's compensation. Participated in labor relations. Played an instrumental role in mergers and acquisitions.
• Examined corporate options for cost vs. benefit options concerning employee benefits program.
• Acknowledged by senior management for excellence in reporting.
• Headed job evaluation committee successfully.
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN
|Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources and Business
|HRIS Systems, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Peachtree Accounting
|Board Member, Dellano Community Center (1999-2000)
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To be successful in your country job search and getting jobs you want, you need to prepare a cover letter and CV or resume which you must email instantly to the prospective employers selected during a job search.
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Follow up the job interview with a thank you letter. Employers regard this as an indication of your final interest in the position.
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Caution! Construction zone! Use Orange Construction Cone to put the finishing touch on the party celebrating your little worker. This small plastic cone is great for using as an added decoration or for sectioning off areas for party games!
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Art New England
Anne Ayvaliotis: A Celebration of an Artist's Life
Sep 22, 2016
All images courtesy Yvette Torres Fine Art.
By Kay Tobler Liss
Anne Ayvaliotis is a name familiar in art circles in Maine. She was part of a well-regarded group of artists that came to Maine from New York City in the 1950s and 60s, a group that included Charles DuBack, Lois Dodd and Joe Fiore. She was known as a teacher of art at the Farnsworth Museum of Art in Rockland and at Round Top Center for the Arts in Damariscotta, and her work is in collections at the Farnsworth and the Portland Museum of Art. Ayvaliotis died in March at the age of 90. In her honor, Yvette Torres Fine Art in Rockland is holding an exhibition of her work, Celebration of an Artist's Life. (Open September 9 through October 16, and over Thanksgiving weekend in November. Reception: Friday, September 9, 5 p.m.)
Ayvaliotis was a late-generation Abstract Expressionist whose work was part of the Color Field artists' trend of the 1950s and 1960s. In the late 1940s, she lived in New York City and studied at the famous Art Students League and with Hans Hoffman at his school of fine art. She followed this with independent study in Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Afterward, in 1961, she left the center of the art world, Manhattan, and made the bold decision to move to the rural hills of Washington, ME. Many of contemporaries—Jackson Pollack, Willem de Kooning—who stayed in or near New York went on to find tremendous success, and most of her Maine artist contemporaries went back and forth to New York. One can't help but wonder if she had stayed more in touch with the art world of Manhattan, whether Ayvaliotis would be more of household name.
But Maine inspired her. "I am trying to express the way I feel about the world. When I observe nature, I get involved, and put it down in a way that works. That's very exciting to me… An event occurs in my life, which really moves me…when I next look at nature I perceive it in relationship to what I'm feeling. Both life and painting are about despair and celebration. I always like to have that gigantic tension playing together," she said. The forms and colors in the fields, horses, hills, granite rocks and lakes that surrounded her and her little white farmhouse tugged at her heart and moved her to paint.
In Celebration of an Artist's Life, one feels this "gigantic tension" in many of the works. For instance, Clary Hill, a 68 x 38" oil on linen of the hills near her home, is dark and foreboding, yet there are bright openings that invite the viewer to see beyond, into life's dual darkness and light. In Judge and Jacob, a painting of her beloved horses, one sees a playfulness and innocence capturing the childlike nature in all of us. It evokes some of Helen Frankenthaler's work. In Winter Solstice, one feels the starkness of winter, but a bold bolt of red brings us to a revelation that all is very much alive and changing into the light, yet another example of the artist holding the tension between despair and celebration.
Although very frail in her last years, Ayvaliotis still managed to get to her canvas or paper once in a while to paint. She still enjoyed a martini in the late afternoon as the sun was going down over the fields. She remained a witty and deep-thinking conversationalist. Hopefully, her reputation will only grow.
Ayvaliotis is an abstract expressionist whose work is known for its strong images and emotional content. Ayvaliotis painted what she saw from her studio on her farmland in Washington, Maine. Born in New York City in 1925, she moved in 1963 to Washington. Ayvaliotis' work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout New England and is in the collections of the Farnsworth Art Museum and the Portland Museum of Art. She has been an art instructor, including at the Farnsworth from 1978 to 1997, and was on the Farnsworth advisory board from 1980 to 1984.


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Ryu is the main protagonist of Capcom's Street Fighter series.
Move List
Normal Moves
Special Normals
Special Moves
Hadouken (Fireball)
The Hadouken is the signature move of Ryu and of fighting games in general. Ryu gathers Chi into an energy ball and releases that energy towards an opponent. Ryu had this capability in the original Street Fighter I game and has had it in every appearance. When Ken was altered to play slightly differently than Ryu, Ryu was given a more powerfull Hadouken than Ken, while Ken was given a more powerfull Shoryuken. This move is always performed with QCF+P. The higher the strength of the punch button pressed, the faster the hadouken travels across the screen. The Hadouken is about half the size of a Ryu and is released at chest-level. The Shinku Hadouken is a super-version of this move.
Shakunetsu Hadouken (Red Fireball)
In Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Ryu gained a slower, more powerfull, and red version of the Hadouken. The move re-appears in several games but most noticeably does not appear in the Street Fighter Alpha Series, presumably because he did not learn this move yet. In SSF2T and Capcom vs. SNK 2, this move can be done by doing a half circle instead of a quarter circle forward (HCF+P). In Street Fighter 3, Ryu can perform a similar red fireball (the EX version of the Hadouken, consumes energy) by pressing two punch buttons at the same time while performing a normal Hadouken. This move can also knock down an opponent.
Shoryuken (Dragon Punch)
Ryu and Ken have had had the Shoryuken move since Street Fighter I. It is a rising dragon uppercut attack which moves slightly forwards (though not as forwards as Ken's would later do). This move eventually became Ken's signature move and Ryu was given a less powerfull version of the attack. The EX version of this move in Street Fighter 3 happens when two punches are pressed at the same time while executing the move, hits twice when starting from the ground, and has a faster startup. Unlike Ken, Ryu does not commonly have a suped-up version of this move, although he can perform a Shin Shoryuken if powered up at level 3 in Capcom vs SNK 2.
Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (Hurricane Kick)
The Tatsumaki Senpukyaku is the third basic move characteristic of the Shotokan style of martial arts. Ryu leaps straight in the air with one leg while the other spins around in a fierce hurricane kick. While spinning, Ryu travels horizontally forwards across the screen. In some games, this can be performed while in the air. The "Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku" is a super-version of this move.


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I added 1/4 cup cascade whole cones to the beginning of a typical 1 quart micro-batch of kombucha fermentation. I wanted to see what affect whole hops would have on the fermentation process, and what the hops flavor would be like when added at the beginning rather than at the end.
- 12 days: pH 3.6. I stirred this every few days to maximize the hops extraction and antimicrobial potential. Each day it grew a thin scoby that connected the hop cones floating at the top of the jar (which my stirring broke up).
- 19 days: pH 3.2. The scoby on top kept getting thicker and stronger, probably because I left it alone for 1 week.
The final flavor is a bit more sour than I'd like, but it's really not too bad. The hop flavor is a lot more "round" and "juicy" than when I've added it at bottling, and I like the contribution it makes to the whole.
Increasing acidity and scoby formation indicates that the culture continues to work, so either the antimicrobials aren't being extracted, or they aren't affecting the kombucha microbes. Another possibility is that I didn't use enough hops. While 1/4 cup is a relatively high percentage of the total 1 qt volume, it is < .1 oz. But even considering that, I was clearly able to add enough to taste hops without inhibiting the fermentation, so it works.
In the future I should make a 1 gallon batch like this, and then add a new round of hops at bottling time. Maybe I should find a complementary variety before I begin…


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Dying isn't anything new to video games, but talking about death is a pretty new concept. The creators behind A Mortician's Tale are hoping to start a dialogue on the current state of the death industry with their new game, and it's pretty amazing.
Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the game below!
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The video game has you prepare cadavers of the deceased (via embalming or cremation), attending their funerals, consoling their loved ones and running the business, according to the game's website.
Check out the trailer, along with a few screenshots from the game, below!
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The game is set to drop at some point this year.
What are your thoughts on the newest video game idea to hit the market? Let us know in the comments below!


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A B.C. woman faces animal-cruelty charges after Alberta Mounties found a dead dog and kennel burning on a campfire, and a witness told police another burned dog ran into the woods, RCMP say.
Police were called to the Nitehawk Recreational Area campground near Grovedale, located 480 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, after someone reported animals being mistreated around 11:40 a.m. on July 7.
"It's quite an open campground, from my understanding, so a number of witnesses were able to hear and see some of the things that were going on, so that's why we were called so quickly to the complaint," said Cpl. Roy Kennedy of the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment.
"The RCMP do investigate allegations of animal cruelty from time to time, but I don't think it's prevalent. It's not something we investigate every day, and we're thankful for that."
When police arrived at the campsite, a small dog and a kennel were burning in a firepit. A woman in a trailer was arrested. Investigators believe the woman had been drinking and had fought with her husband, who left the campsite before the incident occurred.
Police believe a second dog ran into the woods, but investigators couldn't find the animal, Kennedy said. After speaking with witnesses, officers believe that dog likely died. Police didn't know the breed of either dog.
"There was some indication the dog was also injured in the fire," Kennedy said. "The dog ran away and eluded somebody who tried to help the animal. It ran into the bushes. Unfortunately, we weren't able to locate the dog."
The remains of the dog pulled from the firepit have been sent to Saskatchewan for a post-mortem examination. Police hope that examination will tell them whether the dog was alive and whether it was inside the kennel when it was put on the fire.
Although the woman was arrested immediately after the incident, police did not release information about the charges until this week because of concerns it might prejudice the court process, Kennedy said.
"People are very passionate about animals and we did want to take that into consideration prior to releasing the individual's name," he said.
"We do encourage people to have respect for the judicial process. These are allegations that have to be proven to the court."
The allegations are very troubling, said Laura Clarke of the northern Alberta Society for Animal Protection. The society takes in abandoned dogs and cats and houses them in foster homes throughout Edmonton, Beaumont and Sherwood Park until they can be adopted.
"People will be upset about it," Clarke said. "It's not something you want to see happen to an innocent animal."
There are many resources available across Alberta for people who no longer want their pets, Clarke said. "If people are struggling with animals, call for help."
Debra Holden, 53, of Fort St. John, B.C., faces two counts of injuring or endangering animals and two counts of causing animals unnecessary suffering.
The charges carry maximum penalties of up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000.
Holden is scheduled to enter a plea in Grande Prairie provincial court on Sept. 5. She was released from custody with various conditions, including that she not own or possess any dogs.


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The 10 Best Surf Fishing Rods in 2020 – Top Picks Review
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Fishing is more interesting while on the beach. Surf-fishing is one of the popular types among all other fishing techniques. Catching fish on the shoreline or in the surf zone is known as surf-fishing.
Surf fishing is one of the fun tasks for the people who love to do an outing in the beachside. It is also a way of living for the people who live near the coastal region. Fishing can be done by standing in the seashore or riding in the boat.
Surf fishing claims some extra equipment than traditional fishing. It allows you to catch different species through different lures and baits. Still, you need a durable and robust fishing rod that can endure the pressure of water and fish.
So it is important to discriminate the best surf fishing rods when you are looking for one. In this article, we'll go through ten best surf fishing rods available in the market.
Table of Contents
- Quick Answer – Surf Fishing Rods
- Reviews of the Best Surf Fishing Rods
- 1. Shakespeare Two-Piece Ugly StikBigwater Spinning Rod
- 2. Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Combo
- 3. Penn Pursuit II & III Spinning Fishing Rod
- 4. OKUMA Longitude Surf Graphite Rods
- 5. PENN Battle II Spinning Fishing Rod
- 6. Penn Spinfisher V & VI Spinning Rod
- 7. TICA UGSA Series Surf Spinning Fishing Rod
- 8. Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod
- 9. SHIMANO Tiralejo Surf Fishing Rod
- 10. St. Croix Mojo Surf Spinning Rods
- Final Words
Quick Answer – Surf Fishing Rods
1. Shakespeare Two-Piece Spinning Rod
2. Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Combo
3. Penn Pursuit II & III Spinning Fishing Rod
4. OKUMA Longitude Surf Graphite Rods
5. PENN Battle II Spinning Fishing Rod
6. Penn Spinfisher V & VI Spinning Rod
7. TICA UGSA Series Surf Fishing Rod
8. Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod
9. SHIMANO Tiralejo Surf Fishing Rod
10. St. Croix Mojo Surf Spinning Rods
Reviews of the Best Surf Fishing Rods
Either you are a professional or a recreational angler, taking the wrong gear can turn enjoyment into a disappointment. Since surf fishing takes place in the, so it requires some solid deal.
It is quite challenging to choose the best surf fishing rod for your next trip among the vast collection. After evaluating a lot of feedback coming from professional anglers, we've concluded with ten best surf fishing rods. Read on to know more about our listed surf fishing rods.
1. Shakespeare Two-Piece Ugly StikBigwater Spinning Rod
Whether you are fishing for getting a bucket full of croakers or any other largest fishes, you can rely on Shakespeare. Because the sturdiness combined with a sensitive feel that allows the anglers to catch more fish.
StikBigwater spinning rod has updated with graphite-composition that stands against all unexpected situation. Its two-piece rod design solves the problem of a popped insert.
The EVA seats above and below the reel allow the anglers to hold the rod for long. The upper pad is quite extensive which provides most of the grips. It has an extended butt section with a stylish handle that gives the rod a classy look.
The fiber-glass wrapped graphite core design gives the rod exceptional hoop strength and excellent clear tip. The graphite Fuji reel seats have the stainless steel hoods and clamps that are corrosion resistant.
You can enjoy fishing by standing far from the seashore with the 12-inch rod. This high-quality, reliable, and durable surf fishing rod is the better choice for everyone in this price range. Indeed, it's a great buy.
- Super strong and guaranteed strength
- Reliable buy
- Easy to use
- Comfortable handle
- Easy grip
- Quality construction
- Corrosion resistant
- Durability
- The bare blank section becomes slippery when wet
- Reel seats and hoods are plastic-made.
2. Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Combo
The Spinning combo from Okuma Tundra is perfect for larger catches. This sturdy rod can even catch the fish like stingray, tarpon, and sharks. Okuma has been leading the industry for long with their "design-driven techniques."
The Tundra has the one ball bearing reel with multi-disc oiled felt drag system that assume the smooth drag. It features a durable glass fiber rod with ceramic guide inserts and durable-footed guide.
The ten-foot rod comes in two pieces that can endure 10 to 25-pound line weight. The EVA foam in the rod will help you to handle the rod even in sand and salt water.
Its stainless steel rod has hooded reel seats and ultra-compact hard case with built-in tackle compartment. The aluminum oxide guides can hold the 260 yards which cover a long distance.
The sensitive and durable design assures that the big fish never swims away from you. Overall, it's a good quality rod and reel combo with a budget-friendly price.
- Reliable design
- Easy to use
- Flexible and durable rod
- Corrosion resistant graphite spool
- Smooth drag system
- Durable glass fiber construction
- Sensitive and comfortable handle
- A little heavy than others
3. Penn Pursuit II & III Spinning Fishing Rod
If you are planning for a boat, inshore, and surf fishing, then Penn Pursuit is an excellent deal for you with a quality price. This one is widely accepted among anglers for the ultra-lightweight body.
The reel of Penn Pursuit features a graphite body, aluminum side-plate, and graphite rotor that stands against all. Its oiled felt drag system provides optimum smoothness even in long-time use.
The reel has four shielded stainless steel ball bearings and anti-reverse bearing which assure the sturdiness. The techno-balanced rotor in the reel allows the even retrieve.
The ultra-sensitive rod comes with graphite composition construction. The stainless steel guides have a smooth texture that makes the rod corrosion resistant. The EVA grips on the handle make it easier to hold in extreme condition.
Besides, the rods feature a graphite composite blank and reel seats. All the reliable and ultra-lightweight features are making it an excellent value for the money. You should try it once!
- Lightweight body
- Corrosion resistant body
- Smooth drag system
- Stainless steel bearings
- Easy to retrieve
- Dependable grip
- Easy casting
- Affordable price
- Not durable like others
4. OKUMA Longitude Surf Graphite Rods
OKUMA delivers more than just fishing gear with its new technology rods. They always motivate the anglers to hit the water with maximum energy. OKUMA Longitude is another invention that assures optimum power.
This high-density rod includes over-sized double footed aluminum oxide guide frames that assure the stability. To prevent the chances of slipping, it has a Pac Bay rubber butt cap.
The stainless steel hood with a graphite reel seats includes a soft-touch EVA cushion around the seat. This EVA cushion provides maximum comfort and grip.
With the long 12′ rod you can comfortably catch any big fish from a long distance. All you need is enough strength on your hand because OKUMA Longitude will stand by you in any condition.
OKUMA is committed to longevity with all the advances features and vibrant design. Also, you are getting this at a reasonable price. Let's make your next trip notable with this.
- Extra-long rod for ease of use
- Strong construction
- Better grip
- Useful for big baits and fish
- Dynamic design
- Longevity
- The rod is slightly heavy and bulky
- Not very flexible
5. PENN Battle II Spinning Fishing Rod
PENN Battle rods provide a compelling combination of strength and sensitivity. The robust metal body with fish-fighting features is ultra-responsive to any fishing condition.
You don't have to look for separate reel as the rod includes a durable fishing reel. The rod body is crafted from durable materials whether it is about side-plate or rotors.
The reel has five sealed stainless steel ball bearings which are designed to help you land your fish. Its HT-100 Versa-Drag carbon fiber drag system assure the optimum drag.
Also, you can easily pull back the spool due to the instant anti-reverse bearing in the reel. Besides, the drag washer is cured with an exclusive grease to assure the maximum performance.
This versatile fishing rod combo is compatible with any spool. The spool can be attached to a rubber gasket, and you can monitor the remaining through a capacity ring.
In a word, all the exceptional features are the better complement for Battle II. Also, you are getting this high-quality rod within your budget and it worth every penny.
- Robust metal body
- Stainless steel bearings
- The maximum and smooth drag system
- Long-lasting performance
- Ultra-responsive
- Easy to handle
- The quality rod tip is not as good as others
6. Penn Spinfisher V & VI Spinning Rod
In case you are looking for a fishing rod for your kids or want to keep a spare set while outing then Penn Spinfisher is an ideal option for you. This easy to use combo is top of the choice for the beginners also.
This two pieces of the composite blank set are easy to carry anywhere. Its watertight spinning reel performs equally in both sand and saltwater. The reel includes five shielded stainless steel and instant anti-reverse ball bearings.
These bearings are united with sealed HT-100 slammer drag system that assures silky smooth drag. The rod has a durable and robust construction with the full metal body.
It includes a rotor, side plate, and heavy-duty aluminum bail wire. Also, this ultrasensitive rod features a stainless steel guide with aluminum oxide insert.
The rod handle has a split EVA grips which are soft to hold and provides maximum traction. The 10 feet rod can bring overweight fish from a long distance. The reels are compatible with the long aluminum reel.
Penn encourages the anglers for surf fishing, and that's why they bring this particular combo at a well-suited price. Go and check the store before STOCKOUT!
- Easy to carry
- Versatile spin reel
- Endure heavyweight
- High performance
- Good-valued price
- The robust and light composite rod
- The reels are not properly waterproof
7. TICA UGSA Series Surf Spinning Fishing Rod
TICA brings one of the powerful and versatile fishing rods which is built of high-grade modulus TC3 graphite material. It allows you to throw hard lures and baits from a long distance.
The USGA rod has a high-quality alconite tip top and hardly ring guides that ensure better heat dissipation. The TICA rods are strong enough to cast and work with jigs and baits.
It includes a high-quality non-slip cork tape handle with foldable hook. The handle is highly sensible and flexible that you can carry it for long. The top quality zirconium line guides allow you to increase casting distance.
The rod has a reel seat that is compatible with any reel. Also, it has a sharp and very active tip that allows you to feel every single object in your way.
The sturdy and long casting rod can endure extra massive power in an emergency. In a word, it's a perfect balance between lightweight design and sturdy construction.
Like other Japanese high modulus material rod, this one is also a bit expensive. Trust me, it worth every penny as it's a long-term investment.
- Medium-heavy rod
- Longer coverage
- Classic design with cork handle
- Well-balanced rod
- Lightweight
- Slightly expensive than others for a single rod
8. Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod
Another single rod set in the list from Penn at an entry price level. You can smoothly drag the fish in the shore with this Penn Battalion surf spinning rod.
This rod body has a graphite composite blank with an adequate finish. A smooth epoxy molding unites its aluminum oxide twin-foot guides.
Below the guide section, it has a Fuji reel seat where you can use any model of the reel. A slick shrink-tube wrapped handle has a tacky surface that assures the most gripping.
You can use 2-6 ounces lures and 15 to 30lbs fishing line with the rod. The rod works extraordinarily with the time after several uses. The rod is super flexible that it won't break up even after carrying a heavy-weight.
It provides the right balance in both sand and seawater. Above all, this one is available at a reasonable price.
- Smoother finish
- Tacky handle surface
- Endure heavy-weight
- Super flexible and lightweight
- Not very durable than others
9. SHIMANO Tiralejo Surf Fishing Rod
Shimano is a well-known name in the fishing industry, and Tiralejo is one of their precisely designed fishing rods. This design gives you the freedom of catching big fish and also helps you to identify the smallest bites.
This medium-heavy power surf rod is compatible with any lure sizes and also the big pieces of baits. This 2-piece rod loads the big fish with a powerful and long cast.
It allows you to throw far away so that you get an optimum fishing experience. The rod has a Fuji stainless K guide's frame with Alconite insert. The C4S-HM material on the body assures extreme reliability.
Ou can use this well-designed rod with PowerPro line. One of the interesting this about this rod is its overall weight. Due to the lightweight design, you are allowed to cast for long without any fatigue.
Overall, the unique design allows you to experience most from a long distance. So, you could catch those hard to find fishes without any hassle. So why are you waiting for!
- Stainless steel K frame
- Variety of length
- A wide range of application
- Supreme reliability
- Stability
- Extremely lightweight
- The rod is quite expensive but worth it
10. St. Croix Mojo Surf Spinning Rods
If you are new in fishing, then let us inform you that St. Croix is a world-class brand in the fishing industry. They got a lot of appreciation from the professional anglers around the world.
Similar to other St. Croix rods Mojo is also composed with all new Integrated Poly curved Technology. Mojo surf rod is also built with premium quality SCII graphite.
This 2-piece rod with off-set ferrules allows you to fold and carry anywhere. The rod acts with maximum flexibility along the blank. It has five action option that starts from handy tip to butt.
It can endure the maximum pressure even in extreme condition. The design includes a power specification from ultra-light to heavy-weight. This rod is equally effective in fresh and saltwater; also you can use the rod for fly fishing.
The custom X-wrap handle assures the maximum comfort in long-day fishing. This durable rod fits with almost every lure weights and line sizes.
Overall, it provides suitable power and action that is needed to land a monster fish. This supreme responsive rod comes with a compatible price.
- Versatility
- A wide range of power and action
- Durable and dependable
- Maximum comfort in the handle
- Stylish design
- Engineered with superior technology
- Precisely responsive
- Flexibility
- It doesn't include a rubber butt cap
- The price is a bit high
Final Words
Remember one thing; the fishing rods may hook with something where you need extra strength and power. Also, to get consistent output from the surf fishing, you need a strong surf fishing rods.
All of our listed rods will assure many hours of fishing with the best result. Make sure to consider your preference and circumstances while choosing. If you find it difficult to choose one among all, then pick two or more as they aren't expensive at all.
That's all for best surf fishing rods; please make sure to share with us in the comment box below. Good luck on the beach.
10 Best Surf Fishing Rods
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Language is a function that has been used by living beings and, more precisely, "social-animals," for thousands of years. All social animals communicate with each other, from birds and insects to dolphins and apes, but only humans have managed to create a language that involves more than just essential signals. Throughout the years, humans have contributed to the development of thousands of languages. Today, there are more than one thousand languages that are being spoken all over the world, and most languages are often broken down to sub-categories, ranging from dialects to creoles and other modifications.

English, for example, is a world-wide language that doesn't have one fundamental form; instead, there are numerous forms of English that people adapt and regulate according to their needs. People constantly manipulate words to make them sound more "natural" in certain situations and in front of particular people. One might use different patterns of speech when talking to his professor than when talking to his friends or parents. English is very complex, yet fascinating because it can be stretched, manipulated, and infused to other languages and still make sense. Often, as I have personally noticed during my daily social interactions, language is not used with respect to grammatical accuracy, but with an emphasis to clarity. For that reason, one might say that there is not a "standard form of English." There are many different Englishes, and most people are exposed to them without even noticing the differences. In this post, I talk about my language practices and the different types of language that I use during my daily, social interactions. I also make mention of the patterns that I use when I speak and provide explanations of why I favor some patterns of language over others in certain situations.

One Friday afternoon, I received a text from my friend saying, "Niko, what's up wanna go hit the gym?" Later I replied, "Yea bro word." As one might notice, the written conversation that my friend and I had is not properly formatted. The grammar is wrong, and I use words that don't even exist in the dictionary. To the common reader, these texts have absolutely no meaning. They just seem like a pile of words thrown together hoping it makes sense. To me, however, it makes absolute sense, and it is the only form of English that I use to communicate with some of my friends. There are times when people criticize me, saying that I disrespect the English language and I should not be using "slang." My response to that is always the same — I tell them I do not disrespect English; instead, I celebrate this wonderful language that, through its incredible flexibility, one like me can rearrange, change, and make up new words that bring new meaning to an informal conversation. It gives a color to the conversation. A color that is not defined by the complexity of the words, but from the clarity that they convey. The words that I exchange with my friends through texts have a voice in them. For instance, when my friend texted me, "wanna go hit the gym?" I could hear his voice through the words that he used because these are the words that we use when we talk to each other face to face. If my friends and I were about to switch to a formal exchange of texts, everything would sound unnatural and strange. However, there is no need to because we perfectly understand each other the way we talk and write.

There are also instances in my daily life where I use a more formal form of English to communicate and write, and it mostly occurs when I'm at school. Because school is a place devoted to learning, an appropriate form of language should be used. When I ask questions, write essays, and communicate with my professors, I always try to use vocabulary which best articulates my academic aspirations. But having all these different forms of English leads me to question — which form is the true one? Which form of English best reflects my personality and my actual thoughts? After some considerate amount of thinking, I concluded that all of these forms are my true ones, and all of these Englishes equally reflect my thoughts and my true self. I would not prioritize one form of English over another because they are not used interchangeably; each one has its own specific usage in certain situations. And, as I said before, the adaptation of these forms of English allows me to better connect with and understand certain individuals by merely switching to their way of speaking and writing. It is one of the many benefits that any language, and English in particular, has to offer.
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Big boost for crime fight - Billions more to beef up police, army; $1b for cop cars, $3.7b for aircraft
The Jamaican Government will be ramping up its fight against crime, rolling out new legislation geared at giving the security forces greater powers and allocating $9.2 billion more to the Ministry of National Security than fiscal year 2018-19.
The Government is projecting to spend approximately $803.2 billion in fiscal year 2019-20, which begins on April 1, about $700 million more than its revised Budget of $802.56 billion in fiscal year 2018-19, suggesting a comparatively flat Budget. Debt payments account for almost 34 per cent of planned expenditure, with $136.12 billion set aside for interest payments and $138.3 billion allocated for amortisation, or debt maturity.
On the recurrent or housekeeping side of the new Budget is $731.1 billion, up from $582.5 billion last year, while the capital budget is reduced from $220 billion to $72.1 billion.
Finance and Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke yesterday tabled the Estimates of Expenditure for 2019-20, which showed that the Ministry of National Security has been allocated $72.48 billion on the recurrent side of the Budget, $1.6 billion more than FY 2018-19, and $20.2 billion on the capital side versus $12.6 billion in year-on-year.
The military will get a 50 per cent increase in spending on defence services, from $8.5 billion to $12.6 billion, $3.7 billion of which will be used to acquire an aircraft and another $3.5 billion for equipment for the coast guard.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force will be bolstered by an 85 per cent increase in capital spending for the maintenance of law and order, up from $4 billion in FY 2018-19 to $7.4 billion. Of that amount, $1 billion will be used to acquire vehicles, $1.5 billion is projected to be spent on cybersecurity, and $1.4 billion for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme III, an Inter-American Development Bank programme.
An Enhanced Security Measures Act, slated for tabling in the coming fiscal year, will be part of a suite of legislative efforts upon which the Government will embark to add to the gains wrought by states of emergency and zones of special operations, which were attributed for a 23 per cent dip in murders nationally and a 70 per ce nt slide in St James, home to the resort city of Montego Bay, in calendar year 2018.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, in his one-hour Throne Speech, revealed that as part of the measures to further drive down the murder rate, the Government plans to complete the overhaul of the anti-gang legislation, which is now being reviewed by a joint select committee of Parliament. In addition, the Government plans to strengthen the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Firearms Act.
The Ministry of Finance has been allocated $391.3 billion, of which $5.7 billion is on the capital side.
The largest decline in allocation in dollar terms is the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, which gets $18.4 billion on the capital side, compared with fiscal year 2018-19 when it got $29.55 billion.
Notwithstanding, it is that ministry through which, based on Sir Patrick's Throne Speech, the Government will, in fiscal year 2019-20, undertake a comprehensive multiagency national survey of squatter settlements to accurately assess the problem. The survey will also provide critical socio-economic, demographic, and environmental information on those settlements that will inform the policy development process as well as intervention strategies. Approximately 900,000 Jamaicans are estimated to be illegal settlers.
The Ministry of Health gets $69.6 billion, compared with $68.4 billion in the previous fiscal year. The governor general had also said that the Government would continue its priority focus on the promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle to alleviate the effects of non-communicable diseases, which have proven to be a burden on the public-health system.
The Ministry of Education has been allocated $106.7 billion on the recurrent side, compared with $102.7 billion last year, and $1.2 billion on the capital side, compared with $1.69 billion in fiscal year 2018-19.
Though the next Budget is nominally flat, there was about $13.2 billion in one-off payments in FY 2018-19, including $7.1 billion in arrears to the Jamaica Public Service Company and $2.5 billion in specialised early retirement.


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Battlefield 5: DICE Doesn't Rule Out Battle Royale Mode in The Future
Some rumors claimed that DICE was preparing a Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 5. However, in its official presentation, which took place yesterday, there were no specific details about it. Thus, there is still doubt about whether this mode will be implemented in the future.
For many, the arrival of a Battle Royale mode to Battlefield 5 would be more than welcome, especially for the setting of the game. Given this, Andreas Morrel, the producer of DICE, spoke a little about the subject.
Before you get excited, you should know that Morrel said that, at the moment, they have nothing to announce about it. However, the creative said that the arrival of the mode would make sense in the new title.
"It's hard to miss the battle royale frenzy that's ongoing. We're all very much fans of it, back at DICE, and we're definitely looking to see how Battlefield can explore the Battle Royale genre," Morrel said.
From their perspective, the producer believes that they have everything necessary for this type of game. So, it is a "natural fit" for Battlefield V. Despite this, Morrel did not fully confirm the implementation of the Battle Royale in the new installment.
However, DICE may well be preparing a surprise. The company will show in action the multiplayer of Battlefield V in EA Play 2018, an event that will be held from 9 to 11 June. We will have to wait to see if the title will join the fashion of pitched battles in any way.
Battlefield 5 will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 19. DICE also confirmed that there will be no Premium Pass for this title.


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Anyone who is an aunt strives to become their niece or nephew's favorite relative. Luckily, everything is stacked in their favor. This is why being an aunt is the best thing in the world:
Aunts have all the positives of being a parent with none of the negatives.
They get to watch the young ones grow up, play with them and go on tons of fun adventures with them. But they barely experience the nighttime squealing, the fights and the teenage anger.
That relationship results in something that children will cherish throughout their lives. Just think, do you have a favorite aunt?
What exactly is it that makes your own favorite aunt so great?
Is it the fact that you feel like you can talk to them about anything? The fact that they always bought you the best presents? The fact that they made fun of mom and dad just as much as you did growing up?
These are all fine reasons, but there are many more.
Perhaps the most important reason why aunts are so vital is that in many families, they do so much of the babysitting in a child's early years.
Aunts tend to be willing to look after the children much more frequently than any other family member. They have more stamina than grandparents, after all!
And for most kids, staying with an aunt is like staying with a friend. Staying with grandma and grandpa is… staying with grandma and grandpa. That isn't to say that it isn't fun to stay with them. But they don't have the same friendliness that most aunts have with their nieces and nephews.
Just think. When you were a kid, staying the night at your aunt and uncle's house wasn't upsetting in the least. If anything, it was a really fun sleepover!
There's another huge upshot that aunts have compared to other family members.
As the kid grows up and realizes that aunt is not just aunt, but mom's or dad's sister, they'll understand the benefit of being close to family.
Hopefully, that'll translate into the niece or nephew being incredibly close with their own siblings (or even friends.) And so the cycle of amazing aunts should continue for years and years!
And in many cases, as the niece or nephew grows up, there's the chance for telling stories on what their mom or dad was like as a kid.
These are always amazingly fun times, as the children will only have heard their parent's side of things. But now it's time for the truth to come out…
This doesn't just have to be in the form of gossip. Aunts are often great mediators between parents and their children.
Their unique place as someone who understands their siblings and their sibling's children essentially gives them a license to butt in on an argument whenever they want and say things like "Well, sister, have you considered the time that you…"
When you think of it in that manner, being an aunt comes with a scary amount of power.
They can be the key to a kid getting a larger allowance, staying up later, eating their favorite foods and many other things that kids want!
Of course, not everyone has a biological aunt. But when this happens, almost always, a loyal family friend becomes known as an aunt. And why do you think this happens so frequently?
It's because aunts are essential!
Even if there are no actual sisters around, someone always adopts the role of an aunt.
And anyone that becomes an aunt, whether it's biological or in name only is sure to experience one thing; that is the joy of seeing their nieces and nephews grow up into fine adults thanks to their help!
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The Red Zone, an all-new sexy, second chance romance from Amie Knight, is available now!
They say the red zone is the hardest place to score.
But for me, those last twenty yards were my sweet spot.
They didn't call me Lukas "Last Minute Lucy" Callihan for nothing.
I was at the top of my game...until life sacked me harder than any linebacker ever could.
Losing my mom was devastating and left me as the sole person responsible for my little sister.
Taking care of Ella and juggling my career was like playing the hardest game of my life.
My only saving grace was Scarlett Knox, Ella's sexy, red-headed, no-nonsense teacher.
She loved Ella. She hated me.
She thought I sucked at this parenting thing, and she wasn't wrong.
But whenever she was around I got the same earth-shattering, heart-stopping feeling I did when I was only twenty yards from the goal line.
She made me feel like I was back in the red zone, a place I'd never fumbled.
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Excerpt:"I'm going to kiss you." My body locked tight. Oh, no, he couldn't do that. If he kissed me I'd think about it at least the next ten years and that would be awful. I still obsessed over the day he'd kissed me when he'd told me goodbye. I couldn't let him do that to me again. "That's a terrible idea," I whispered, his lips a breath from mine. Slowly his eyes opened and they were suddenly boring into mine. "Why, Scarlett?" I couldn't tell him the truth. That his kiss had ruined my teenage heart. That I'd never moved on. That no other kiss had ever compared. That I still thought about that kiss and what I had meant to him. I couldn't tell him any of that because it sounded pathetic and desperate even to my own ears. So I lied. I lied my face off. "It's just not appropriate. I'm Ella's teacher and you're her guardian." His smile said it all, but it didn't have to because his mouth wasn't far behind. "That's bullshit. None of that has anything to do with me putting my lips on yours." He studied my face like he did when we were in school together. Like he was trying to figure me out. I prayed he wouldn't. And while his eyes pillaged my very soul, his knee slowly wedged itself between my thighs, causing my skirt to rise. I turned my head to the classroom door, terrified someone would walk through even though I knew it was after hours and we were alone. His hands left my jaw and traveled down my neck, past my shoulders and the outer swell of my breasts to settle on my hips where he squeezed. "What are you so afraid of, baby?" He called me baby and he was doing it again. That thing where he made me dizzy and stupid. He was making me forget why this was a bad idea. Why I shouldn't want this. Because he felt so, so good against me. His warm palms left my hips and slid down over my ass and to the bottom of my skirt where he clutched the hem in his fists, slowly sliding it up more. I should have said stop. Anything, but the farther he pushed up my skirt, the more his knee moved in and up until it sat right there against me. Right where I needed it. A small squeak escaped my lips and one corner of his mouth lifted in a slow smile. "God, you're gorgeous." His nose brushed the side of mine and the harsh stubble on his jaw scraped my skin exquisitely. His massive hands moved under my skirt and right to the globes of my bottom, squeezing, before one moved up and snapped the top of my panties. "And you have a thong on. You're trying to kill me, Red." He lowered his head more, zeroed in on my lips, and even though I was a mess of hormones and turned on more than I'd ever been in my life, I couldn't give it to him. I couldn't give him my kiss again. I turned my head in the nick of time and his mouth landed on my jaw. "You're not going to give me your mouth, huh?" he mumbled against my cheek before pressing open mouth kisses down my face to my neck. "No," I whispered into the quiet room, my voice breathy. "Mmm," he moaned right into the spot where my shoulder met my neck before giving me a bite there that simultaneously stung and lit my body on fire. "Then I'll just have to take what you give me. Now won't I?" he growled.
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The national MR Immunization program will start this month.Petra Hapsari 02 August 2017 11:15
President Joko Widodo stated 2020 will be the target year for Indonesia to be free from measles and rubella.
This statement came up during Jokowi's speech in MTsN 10 Sleman today.
"We target that in 2020, Indonesia will be free from measles and rubella," Jokowi said.
Indonesia's success in fighting smallpox, polio and tetanus through immunizations makes Jokowi believe that the MR immunization will also succeed.
From his speech, Jokowi reminded people the danger of rubella as only less than 1 percent of Indonesia children have already got MR immunization so far.
"It is supposed to be all [children who get immunization], 100 percent, this is what we have to do. That is why I fully support the campaign of national immunization so that Indonesian children can be free from measles and rubella," Jokowi said.
Jokowi also asked all Indonesians to support the immunization.
"Explain to all parents, all schools, in Islamic boarding houses, Islamic schools, explain that immunization is good and really necessary for our children's health. Let's widely open all the doors of posyandu (integrated health services post), Puskesmas (Community Health Center), hospitals."
To fight and prevent measles and rubella, Health Ministry has prepared Measles Rubella (MR) immunization program targeting children under 15 years old.
The national MR immunization program will start this month.
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MECHANICSVILLE, Va. -- Mae Penny was the center of attention Friday afternoon as she celebrated her 110th birthday inside a Mechanicsville nursing home.
Family, friends and staff at Autumn Care of Mechanicsville, a nursing and rehab facility, joined Penny for the very special birthday celebration.
Penny's cousin, Alvin Lomax, described her as very humble with a great sense of humor.
"She's a very loving, caring person," he said.
Penny is also well-traveled and a Pinochle wiz, according to Lomax.
"She has difficulty now with her hearing and she is blind… However she has not let that deter her from being agreeable and hospitable to people," he said.
So what has kept Mae Penny going for 110 years?
She credits not smoking nor drinking for her longevity.
Penny is originally from King William County, where she grew up and attended school. She lived most of her adult life in Wilmington, Delaware.
She married twice and had one son, William Brown Jr., who passed away at 35 years old.
Penny worked in the private duty services field until she retired in the 1970s.
That's when Penny returned home to King William County and built a new home on the property where her parents lived.
There, she also reunited with her church, Third Union Baptist Church in King William, where she served on the usher board.
"We can all learn from her the ideal of persistent and character," said Lomax.
He said those traits come from her strong religious background.


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Date: Jul 25, 2020
Location: SIDNEY, MT, US, 592700000
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world's best networking company by solving customers' increased demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security solutions that help protect their business.
Be a part of the CenturyLink network organization – responsible for installing and maintaining the telecommunications network that's the backbone of our business. As a CenturyLink employee you receive paid vacation and holidays and have the opportunity to participate in the various CenturyLink benefit options, including medical, dental and vision, pension & 401(k) plans. Employees also have the opportunity to continue their education through the tuition assistance program (unlimited for undergraduate degrees) and receive discounts on CenturyLink products and services.
- Install, maintain/repair, and test residential and small business telecommunication service (POTS and CenturyLink High-Speed Internet)
- Test and turn-up subscriber lines, carrier plant, and/or fiber optic plant.
- Troubleshoots problems that will require cable repair, cable maintenance, air pressure, splicing, faultfinding, etc.
- Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, adjusts, repairs and maintains complex equipment such as switching systems, circuit equipment, network terminal equipment, and data/digital equipment by using electrical and or electronic measuring devices.
- Reads and interprets customer service orders, maps, blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings (i.e., mechanical, electrical, digital), etc.
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- At least six months experience within the last five years (prefer 12 months):
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Facebook will build an $800 million data center campus in De Kalb, Illinois west of Chicago, signaling that the company's relentless expansion of its Internet infrastructure is not being slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dominion Energy Adds Solar Power for Facebook Data Centers
Dominion Energy will add six new solar power facilities to provide 350 MW of renewable energy for Facebook data centers. The new supply helps address the concerns raised by Greenpeace about the pace of Dominion's renewable energy program.
Facebook Will Begin Selling Wholesale Fiber Capacity
As Facebook builds more fiber routes to move data traffic between its data centers, it will begin selling unused capacity to other companies, effectively entering the wholesale fiber business.
The Green Data Landlord: Digital Realty Procures Solar Power for Facebook
In a hyperscale deal that reflects the intersection of power and data, Digital Realty has procured 80 megawatts of solar power for Facebook in Northern Virginia.
The Year in Hyperscale: Facebook Accelerates Data Center Growth, Innovation
It's been a turbulent year for Facebook. Even as the social network has made headlines, it has continued to expand its massive global data infrastructure.
Facebook Expanding Prineville Campus To 3.2 Million SF
Facebook continues to accelerate its data center construction. The company will build two more data centers in Prineville, Oregon, which will be Facebook's largest cloud campus.
NJFX Welcomes Subsea Cable On-Ramp for Google, Facebook
A new trans-Atlantic cable carrying Facebook and Google traffic from Europe will land at the NJFX colocation campus in Wall, NJ, boosting its bid to make New Jersey a strategic landing point for the world's subsea cables.
Facebook Plans Colossal 11-Story Data Center in Singapore
Facebook is expanding its data center network to Asia with a colossal 11-story, 1.8 million square foot facility that will be one of the largest data center structures ever built.
New Design Helps Facebook Keep Data Cool in Hot Climates
A new cooling system will allow Facebook to efficiently expand its data center network in new places, including hot and humid climates. The membrane-based system was created by Facebook and cooling specialist Nortek.
Facebook Unveils New Hardware to Manage Data Center Traffic
Facebook has designed a distributed networking system to support the massive flows of data moving between its data centers. The debut of Fabric Aggregator lays the groundwork for even larger cloud campuses to come.


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Houston — North American bunkers markets opened this week under renewed pressure from upstream energy sectors, leading some market participants to reassess expectations for the rest of August, sources said Monday.
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Markets from the US East to West coasts were again down Monday, as was pricing along the Gulf Coast. This comes after North American ports saw spot levels dip to multiyear lows during the first week of August, with signs of a rebound seen late last week wiped out Monday.
Monday's declines left the ex-wharf spot price for IFO 380 in Houston at $295/mt -- its lowest point in nearly two years, dating to a close of $293.50/mt on August 30, 2017, Platts data shows.
Likewise, spot IFO 380 levels in Los Angeles fell Monday to $357.50/mt on a delivered basis, a low not seen since October 24, 2017, when the marker closed at $356.50/mt, Platts data shows.
"I believe the fundamentals just aren't there to support the higher prices from earlier this summer," a source said Monday afternoon, noting plentiful fuel oil supply in in current conditions. "I think Wednesday [crude production and inventory] stats may help give some direction, but I don't foresee a big bull run."
Pressure from weaker energy sectors has been the primary driver for some of the early declines in the first few August sessions, sources said. Rebounds by US crude and HSFO seen late last week proved to be short-lived, and those incremental gains have done little to push up prices due, in part, to oversupply of IFO 380 in the region, sources added.
To that end, the USGC HSFO waterborne assessment fell again Monday after rebounding in the final two sessions of last week, and pricing has now declined a total of $17.55/b, or 29.2%, so far in August. USGC HSFO pricing now sits at $42.49/b, its lowest point since July 10, 2017, when the marker settled at $42.35/b, according to Platts data.
On the West Coast, Los Angeles IFO pricing declined to $357.50/mt delivered Monday, the lowest since October 24, 2017, when it was assessed at $356.50/mt. Altogether, Los Angeles IFO has shed $101 since the July 31 assessment, when it stood at $458.50/mt, falling in seven of eight assessment processes.
Some sources alluded to falls in Brent and fuel oil when talking about the declines in North American marine fuel markets.
As of Monday's close, front-month ICE Brent had risen to $58.59/b, up $2.35, or 4.2%, since its August low point last week. Also, US Atlantic Coast 3%-S fuel oil dropped to its lowest level since August 17, 2017, assessed at $45.24/b Monday.
Other sources were hesitant to point only to the decrease in crude pricing.
"I think the market was overinflated to begin with, so we are probably seeing some normalization going on," a source said.
Another market source noted global changes, mentioning increased fuel oil flows into Singapore, lower seasonal Saudi Arabian fuel oil consumption and the "cliff" of IMO 2020 looming in the background.
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The winner will choose the pair of their like
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I can't believe that no one would want a chance to win one of this gorgeous pairs.ReplyDelete
Thank you for the chance, Vivi.
My favourite... hmmmm... that's a difficult one to think of. Both of them are beautiful, but I have to be honest and I think the amethyst and silver pair is the one I would wear more often. I also like the fact that it is a swingly pair. :)
Sharing on my facebook and my page.
Let's see how it goes, I added one more week to wait for people's response. Let's wait. Let's be positive!!ReplyDelete
Both are Beautiful Vivi! =D) Thanx for Playing the GiveAway! Love the Amethyst ones! Swingly indeed! =)) ❤ Shared on FB. *HUGS* ❤ MxoxReplyDelete
Thank you M! I like both of them :-)ReplyDelete
Just being curious, can you see my picture next to my name?
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I also love the swingy amethyst ones. They're beautiful!
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I'v pinned these images to my Pinterest boards.
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