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According to one of my favorite children's books, if you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to want a glass of milk to go with it. And if you give the mouse a glass of milk, he's going to want a straw (to drink with). Then a mirror (to avoid a milk mustache). Then scissors (to groom himself in the mirror). So on and so forth. There is always something more to want.
I think the writing life can be that way too. If you write a good short story, then you'll want to try a novel. Once you write a novel, you'll probably want an agent. If you get an agent, you're going to hope for a book deal. Then good reviews, bestseller lists, prestigious awards, bigger advances…
Rising expectations are a double-edged sword. It's good to have goals, and to push oneself to grow. But it's destructive to never be appreciative of where you currently are and what you've achieved.
I often struggle to walk that line in a graceful, healthy way. In fact, I often fail. But lately there are two things – two pretty basic things – that are helping me to keep a better balance.
1. Morning Pages
Made famous by Julia Cameron's THE ARTIST'S WAY, morning pages are supposed to be handwritten and stream-of-conscious. A way to get in touch with one's inner self, as well as to clear the pipes for creativity to flow. I basically do them all wrong – I type them on the computer, sometimes in the morning but usually just in spurts throughout the day – and yet I still find that they work.
They help me the way that scales help a pianist. They're warm-ups. They're meant to be easy and foundational. They create momentum.
Sometimes my morning pages are like a journal. How I'm feeling, what I've been up to, etc. Other times, I write about what I want to be writing about. I might be stuck on a scene, or just trying to figure out my goal/focus for the next writing session. Whatever the case, it's a nice way to come at a story from the side, instead of attacking the thing head-on and scaring it off.
2. Reminding Myself to Have Fun
Speaking of attacking and scaring… Many times I have found myself grappling with a page, a paragraph, or even just a line. And with each passing second that I can't get the words "right," I grow increasingly frustrated and miserable. That kind of negative mindset is poor soil for creativity to blossom in.
One solution to this problem is so simple it's almost stupid. The hardest part is having the presence of mind to do it.
I sit back, take a deep breath, and remind myself to have fun.
Seriously. That's it. But also: that's it. That's the thing. Fun! I got into writing because I enjoyed it. Not because I wanted a million-dollar book deal or a Pulitzer Prize. I just love characters and stories. So why not tap into that joy, instead of banging my head against the keyboard and hoping the perfect turn of phrase will fall out?
In this children's book that I like so much, the mouse ends up coming full circle and asking for the same thing on the last page that he did on the first. To me, that's what these two techniques do. They bring me back to the first thing. The best thing. The cookie.
The writing itself.
What do you guys do to manage rising expectations and maintain a healthy balance in your writing life?
About Kristan Hoffman
Originally from Houston, TX, Kristan Hoffman studied creative writing at Carnegie Mellon University and attended the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop. Now she lives with her family in Cincinnati, OH, where she writes both fiction and nonfiction with a focus on feminist, multicultural stories. Her shorter work has appeared in Sugar Mule, the Citron Review, and Switchback, among others. She is currently at work on a Young Adult novel, and is represented by Tina Dubois of ICM. For more, please visit her website.

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Benny & I had a weekend to ourselves and we decided to test our outdoors acumen with a brief camping jaunt to Ohiopyle, PA (yes, the place with the natural water slides that we visited the week prior). We reserved a campsite online a couple days in advance, this was critical as the campsites were all sold out by the time we arrived.
Here are the positives of the Ohiopyle campground:
- Nice showers & bathrooms, very well maintained
- Great access to surrounding parks, trails leading to Youghiogheny river
- Campsites clean, easy to access with vehicle, nice picnic tables and fire rings
- Very close to the town of Ohiopyle, about a 2 mile drive
Here is the negative:
- Campsites are close together, I would say 40 feet separated campsites, plus there was a campsite directly across the street. This was not an issue, everyone was wonderful, but it did not leave you with an alone in the wilderness vibe.
When Benny & I arrived Friday evening, we quickly set up the tent while we still enjoyed daylight. We cooked up hot dogs on my portable propane grill and then went to bed for an early night's rest. When Benny entered the tent, he started to run around the interior walls as fast as he could like a cyclone from hell, he was bouncing off the walls, growling, barking, and picking up steam, I started to yell at him, "Good God Benny, calm down, what the hell are you doing, RELAX!!!" I can only imagine what the campers forty feet away must have thought about the events transpiring inside my tent, fortunately, the commotion subsided within a couple of minutes and we were fast asleep.
The campsite was flat and rock hard, which is absolutely fine if you're prepared for it…I was not. I had packed a sleeping bag, which was not cushioned enough to make the rock floor comfortable. Benny & I were awake at 4:30AM, it was pitch black, we decided to get going. I grabbed my flashlight, fishing rod, and used the map on my cell phone to navigate down to the river. The trail was steep, but well worn, and we made it fine using moonlight 80% of the time and complimented it with a flashlight for the balance.
When the sun broke through, we were on the river's edge and saw warm fog coming from the water. The river is framed by huge boulders, in many case, 30 to 40 feet tall & wide.
After a productive day or hiking and fishing, we went into town to grab an air mattress, this made the second night a huge success. I also found a distillery called Ridge Runner and sampled their vodka, apple pie moonshine, and regular moonshine. I purchased a mason jar of moonshine, but haven't cracked it open yet. I also stopped at a general store in Chalk Hill, PA where I picked up an ice cream cone, two red beet eggs, and a half pound of cheese for my burgers. On the ride home, I ate a red beet egg and it was delicious. I ate half of the other and gave the second half to Benny, he spit it out, it sometimes worries me when I am eating something not suitable to a dog.
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Spoiler alert…. Our upcoming equity sector commentary for October will reveal that our funds are largely underweight the Consumer Discretionary sector. Naturally, you must be asking yourself, "well why is that?!" There are a variety of reasons that we have been avoiding discretionary stocks as a broad basket, and further building that underweight as of late.
Valuations are stretched. On most any valuation metric, discretionary stocks are trading above their historical norms. Consumer Discretionary has been by far the best performing sector since the 2009 lows, and with that has come significant multiple expansion.
Income growth in the U.S. has been stagnant since 2009. For the most part, discretionary stocks are "needs." Lackadaisical wage growth and less willingness by consumers to "lever-up" puts the sector at risk if these metrics don't strengthen.
Consumer confidence is an important metric for the economy as a whole. Overall, the metric has been improving which is great to see. However, Washington has typically had a large influence on consumer confidence, and the past several months have been no exception. Not surprisingly, Consumer Discretionary is the most correlated sector with consumer confidence.
The list continues as discretionary stocks have limited leverage to improving international markets relative to other sectors. Somewhat against common perceptions, discretionary stocks historically underperform during seasonally strong months of December and January – threatening the continuation of the sector's strong momentum.
We'll continue to monitor the health of the U.S. consumer, as a healthy consumer obviously benefits everyone. It may be that high-flying discretionary stocks have already discounted future consumer strength. While there are certain sub-industries in the sector with potential, the current risk/reward for allocations to U.S. Consumer Discretionary stocks remains unattractive relative to other cyclical sectors.


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This handmade wooden whale puzzle measures almost 9 inches wide by 6 1/2 in. high. It is constructed out of 3/4″ plywood material. Each piece is painted with a thin coat of non-toxic acrylic paint and finished with shellac for added durability.
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Information That You Need When Choosing a Wedding Gift.
There are times that you may find it very complicated especially if you are looking forward to finding the right gift for your wedding. It is important that you choose a strategy that will enable you to enjoy the right procedures to ensure that you are able to come up with the right way of formulating your strategies with ease. This article will help you outline some of the important details that you need to consider when you are selecting a gift. Discover some of the important things that you need to choose when you want to have the best that will make you enjoy some of the important information for your dear one. You may also look at choosing great white dishes and towels to make them look amazing especially to the couple.
The couple will really appreciate and this is very important for you and will offer you the best when it comes to getting the best services. You will need to ensure that you choose the right quality stuff to ensure that the couple keeps them and feels good about the memory. It is always important that you choose what the couple really likes and have always wanted to buy, it will make them like and appreciate you.
If you want the best results, it is advisable that you think out of the box. If you get that monogram which has the initials of the couples, it is the best way to bring the personalization to especially a gift for a traditional wedding. If you wish to buy them sunglasses, then you are on the right path or even buy the towels. If you have been wondering how you will make your friend feel that they are unique during their wedding, then take time to get their initials on gifts and this way, you can be sure about attracting their attention. Do not just buy the normal gifts that other people will bring.
With the purchase you are making on purchasing your gift, remember that you have a registry to stick to. This is whereby you will need to spend time wisely and not waste the whole time thinking about the gift while else you might have bought the best gift out of the rest you leave in the market. As you know, you also would like to have a normal feeling that you bought the best of all the gifts sold out there. You might seem like the only one with that though of buying that gift but the best you can do is to ensure you buy the gift as fast as you can.
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"Here is Ben Franklin's famous magic circle. Some of its properties: Each radius (including the center entry) sums to 360, as does each annulus (again, only if one includes the center too). Franklin has also highlighted 20 "excentric" annuli, each of which, together with the central 12, sums to 360. He also refers to 28 half-magic half-annuli; these and other nifty properties are described in my paper, "The Lost Squares of Dr. Franklin" (Amer. Math. Monthly, June-July 2001). There you will find the first published construction of the magic circle, as well as the first publication of Franklin's handwritten correction to James Ferguson's printed description.
The graphic here is taken from Sparks, and it preserves a couple of his typos."
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Taylor talked about two main things in her Ted Talk, the right hemisphere and the left hemispheres of the brain. The right hemisphere is the part that thinks about the present moment, right here, right now. Any kind of sound, sight, or any of the five senses, that is what the right hemisphere focuses on. The left hemisphere deals with things like time; it's all about the past and the future. It is designed to take details and categorize all the information with everything we've ever learned.
She described the morning of the stroke in great detail, she started by describing how she woke up with a huge headache. She then proceeded to go on with her morning routine, exercising, and as she watched her hands, "they looked more like paws." Still confused as to what was happening to her, she walked to the bathroom and noticed that she couldn't identify the "molecules and atoms of the boundaries of her body to the molecules of the walls."
It then hit her, she was having a stroke. She struggled to walk to her office and when she made it there she tried to find the cards to call her office and inform them of what was happening to her. She desperately needed to get help, but all she could see were "pixels and pixels", so she tried to match the lines and shapes of the card to the lines and shapes on the phone. Once she successfully dialed the number, she talked into the phone but only heard "barking", as if she were talking to a golden retriever. That was because the part of her brain, the part that identifies language, wasn't working.
When relating this to our chapter we see a significant need for communication that cannot be reached due to the hemorrhages. That loss of the ability to communicate resulted a whole heck of problems. Even though she was hearing what her colleague was telling her she couldn't fully listen and understand what they were trying to tell her her. She was able to pick up a physical sound but couldn't understand what they were trying to say to her.
When trying to engage in report talk, or the exchange of information, solutions, and problem-solving strategies, with her colleague, she was again at fault due to the stroke. With such a great loss in communication we
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Nigeria expects to raise $1 billion from Eurobonds by mid-December, a senior debt official said on Friday, according to Reuters report.
"All borrowing would be used for capital projects. In raising the money we are ensuring that local transaction partners, local banks, must be involved," Abraham Nwankwo, Director-General, of the Debt Management office, told reporters.


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You bet! Have you ever heard of kawaii? In Japanese kawaii means cute,lovely and charming. Fruity Cuties is a webpage which presents adorable fruit and vegetable characters. According to them they are "the largest kawaii fruit website in the world". There are jokes sorted by character, theme and date. Short animations are available on Fruit TV.
Besides, you will find wallpapers in the Goodies section. They can serve as great visual aids, too. My favorite is the one of Turnip Turtles. Why not use it as pronunciation practice?
By the way, Halloween is coming! Unfortunately, I'm not teaching my young learners the topic this month.However, if you teach chidlren you could use the Monster Maker game to have your young learners practice Speaking with some vocabulary about fruit.
They can also send their creation to the Wall of Weird. Convince them to add a description, too. 🙂
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Hello Again darlings! Two posts in two days, I must be doing something right, eh?
This is going to be very light on words, but heavy on emotion and romance. I am happy to say that i've finished editing the video clips from the wedding my hubby and I attended two weekends ago. You can check out this post here to see a few photos that I took during the event. Otherwise, if you're feeling ALL the feels, take a look-see at the video I created for my two amazing friends…
Hope you two darlings LOVE it — I sure enjoyed editing the footage. I really hope it helps you to remember all the magic that went into your big day. Thank you SO much for including us!!!
*Coming up soon: Another Bridal Shower!


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Galaxy Scraper
Download Galaxy Scraper 2.0 from our software library for free. The software lies within Games, more precisely Adventure. The most popular version of the program 2.0. The file size of the latest setup package available for download is 32.2 MB. Commonly, this program's installer has the following filename: Galaxy Scraper.exe. This free program is a product of GroundNut. Our built-in antivirus checked this download and rated it as virus free.
From the developer:
Galaxy Scraper sends you on a zany platform-style adventure in the vein of Super Mario Galaxy, only raunchier. At the outset, you have to careen around a planetoid,, knocking little red, yellow, and purple creatures that look like two-legged gumdrops into a toothy mouth yawning out of the ground. Once you've fed it enough, you have to beat a timer to the planet's backside at which point you'll be "expelled" to your next destination.
You may want to check out more software, such as US Super Pages Scraper, Galaxy-Sync or Web Scraper Plus+ Web Spider Edition, which might be related to Galaxy Scraper.
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I used Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis for my fabric.
I first thought of the name Millstones, because don't they look somewhat like millstones? Okay, maybe only slightly...but they look good beside millstones.
However, not wanting to be burdened by the thought of a millstone hanging around my neck, I have chosen a different name.
This quilt will be called Water Wheels.
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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington
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Notice of public hearing to consider a CDBG Grant Application
The Kittitas Board of County Commissioners will meet at 2:00 pm on May 19, 2015 at 205 W. 5th Ave. Room 109, Ellensburg, WA to consider reviewing community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons residing in the Kittitas County area. $84,092.00 is proposed to be available annually to Kittitas County and HopeSource to fund public services that principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons. An overview of the proposed public services will be available for review at HopeSource 700 E. Mountainview Ave. Suite 501 Ellensburg, WA during regular business hours. Comments may also be submitted in writing to Kittitas County Commissioners office up until the public hearing. Comments on Kittitas County and HopeSource program's past performance and use of their 2014 CDBG Public Service Grant will also be received. The Commissioners Auditorium is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice by contacting the Commissioners office at 509-962-7508.
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Anyone with an interest in this matter is urged to attend said hearing where all testimony will be taken. Written comments may be received at 205 W 5th Ave. STE 108, Ellensburg, WA 98926 at or prior to the hearing.
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Five essential tools for the localization engineer
Text Editor
One of the most important features of a text editor for my job is that it has to deal with Unicode really well. I want to be able to display any old language in my editor without seeing those empty squares or garbled characters (we so very aptly call mojibake). It also has to be able to perform actions on multiple files at once. And well, it does have to support regular expressions. Oh, and being able to programme macros would be needed as well. And maybe syntax highlighting would be nice too.
As you might have guessed, Notepad does not fit that bill. Not many editors do in fact. But Just Great Software's EditPad Pro does so wonderfully. Just have a look at the Convert menu...
It's like a magical toolbox for all things localization.
Support for regular expressions is simply stellar. Not surprising if you know that the man behind the company Just Great Software is Jan Goyvaerts, author of the Regular Expressions Cookbook. I've heard rumours that Notepad++ is just as good but I see no reason to ditch EditPad Pro.
If you want to manipulate files on a larger scale (thousands of files in nested folder structures for example) then consider going for its bigger brother PowerGREP. It has a rather big learning curve but it is very powerful. You can merge and split files, delete only files with certain matches, and so on. It saved me precious hours many times. Oh, and do remember to enable the creation of backups before clicking that "Replace" button (sorry again, you know who).
I do cheat on EditPad Pro when dealing with web related files like HTML, PHP or CSS. There I'm a big fan of Sublime Text, mostly because of the gazillion plugins that automate everything from minifying your CSS to checking the validity of your HTML. It's more geared towards developers and is not always user friendly but it will make you feel really proud of yourself when you finally manage to install your first plugin.
XML Editor
The number of XML files we receive to translate has been on the rise every year. Dealing with XML in a text editor is of course perfectly possible but not always very handy. When you want to perform XPath searches, apply XSL transformation or generate DTDs or schemas, you need a specialised tool. At Yamagata Europe we've been using Altova's XMLSpy for many years. As with many XML editors, you have to be patient when dealing with large XML files, but performance has improved over the years.
Comparing XML files is also possible using a tool from the same company called DiffDog. Indispensable if you only want to compare the XML tree and not the content for instance.
For command line junkies I can highly recommend XMLStarlet, a command line toolkit to query/edit/check/transform XML documents.
All about characters
I deal with characters day in day out. Come to think of it, you as well probably. I also come across more exotic characters from scripts like Bengali or Georgian. Searching for these characters can be done in a Windows utility called the Character Map. Using the dropdown to change the font, you also have a good overview of which characters are supported in a certain font. You can also search the Unicode value. A nifty trick to know the Unicode value of a character is to select it in MS Word and press Alt + X.
A more extensive tool to search for Unicode characters is Richard Ishida's UniView. Mr. Ishida is the Internationalization Lead at the World Wide Web Consortium and sure does know his Unicode characters.
Always wanted to know where this emoji comes from?
Now you know.
Another famous name in our industry is Yves Savourel. He's the main man behind the XLIFF standard and also behind Okapi, the Swiss Army Knife of Localization. Okapi can be described as a toolkit with all sorts of awesome localization goodies. It contains tools to convert encodings, change linebreak styles, convert files to XLIFF, compare translations, check the quality of translations, edit SRX segmentation rules, extract terms. And then some.
Screenshot tool
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a screenshot is worth a million. I've been using SnagIt for many years now and have been very happy with it. You can easily make screenshots of just error messages, or complete windows. Adding annotations and arrows is easy peasy.
I can no longer count the number of issues I've been able to solve just looking at a screenshot. Problems with a website? If I get a screenshot and see multiple toolbars in Internet Explorer 8 then I know what the issue is. Just kidding, Internet Explorer always is the issue.
Sending me issue reports like "It doesn't work" are consistently countered with "Screenshot of the problem please". And lo and behold sometimes they actually send me a screenshot of an error message that contains valuable text. Throw it in Google and presto, a solution is never far away. Except of course when the only hit is a lonely cry on an obscure help forum, made by yourself years ago, without any single response.
To get screengrabs from websites, you can use a Chrome plugin called Awesome Screenshot. You can make annotations quite easily and sharing too is very straight-forward.
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A guest post by Samuel Miller
Been a hectic few weeks out there for political anoraks. Not to mention fairly enlightening for those of us who believe that self determination is the normal state of affairs for countries and individuals.
A Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, (badly) dances onto a stage when most folk are either on their last crust or nerve and promising, not for the first time, an end to austerity (sobs). A leader of the honourable (?) opposition, calling for folks to get all radical and doing some nifty dancing of his own, mainly on the head of a pin. Probably hoping against hope, that no one notices the gaping chasms of ideology and policy within his own party. Seems to me though, that if Mr Corbyn wants radical? Well, you'd think it doesn't get more radical than the peoples of Scotland choosing their own form of government. One which truly reflects their needs and wishes for a change. Just a thought.
Oh, and both have local branch managers seemingly only too happy to redefine democracy for a population. To, how to put it? Manage your freedom to choose as and when the need arises, or when you might feel it's necessary. Why? You may ask. In order to maintain a political union? Or… Or preserve the entitlement of the state to define your politics, your identity and your lives for you? The right of the tail to wag the dog. Readers can make their own minds up on that one I'm sure.
Both head office leaders did, however, absolutely paint the perfect picture of UK politics as it is practised. Oh yes. Both of them apparently focused on preserving the right of the few to use politics to abuse the interests of the many in any way shape or form they choose. Both of them intent on preserving a system and a parliament which historically and arguably, doesn't really do partnership or sharing very well. A practice of politics, system of government and a parliament which you'd think might be aware that its existence is currently, (and some would say deservedly), hanging on a very shoogly peg.
Also safe to say that UKgov's current woes regarding Brexit, the N.I. border (backstop/no backstop) and party in-fighting won't have gone unnoticed. Ten MPs holding a party of government to ransom. Who'da thunk? The ironies (and there are a few) shouldn't be lost on any of us really.
The Scottish government's and the majority of the Scottish population's opinion in all of this?
Pretty much ignored really. For now. Not for the first time in recent history though, now is it?
"You know, it seems to me that one of the lasting casualties of Brexit is the notion that the UK is in any sense a partnership of equals.
Our vote to remain in the EU ignored.
The Scottish Government's compromise plan to stay in the single market dismissed.
Our request for a role in the negotiations cast aside.
A raid on our parliament's powers. And when the Scottish Parliament said no to that raid, the UK Government could and should have respected that decision.
Instead they took us to court. That's not partnership. That is Westminster control.
Scotland deserves better." SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's keynote conference speech, October 2018.
I mean, if one demographic within the UK can be considered for exceptional status, then why not yer akchul nation partner? What message is being sent out by UK gov here? (Bit of a rhetorical question really.) Pretty sure Scotland's population had the odd agreement and assurance from the government of the UK which were meant to be furrivver n' always too. Ensure stability and warm fuzziness going forward. That kinda thing. In this instance surely what's sauce for the goose applies? The next few weeks should send popcorn sales through the roof.
I know what I believe politics should be and what I would hope it should aspire to be.
It's about care. It's about keeping those in your care safe, helping them to put bread on the table and keeping a roof over their heads. It's about tending to their hurts. It's about service and compassion. Not a lot of any of that to be seen in today's media and an absolute dearth of it anywhere near a Westminster politician. They're a bit busy stabbing each other in the back playing that game of theirs.
Reading more extreme elements of the press today, you'd be forgiven for thinking that compassion is in fact a very bad word. Suitable only for the more crazed fringe elements of the population. Not, y'know, a mark of decent, reasoning, civilized humanity. Oh, and that's regardless of your political background or point of origin. The more cynical among you might presume what they're really about has more to do with political expediency and survival.
When it comes to narratives? You write your own. People are defined not simply by the words they say, but the actions they take and the choices they make. Just so yer average policy wonk is aware? Compassion doesn't need redefining. It doesn't belong to a particular rosette, and you don't require anyone's permission to have some.


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I cut my Tree in half!!
I prefer a fake tree. Years ago, I guess it was probably to save money. Or maybe I thought a real tree is messy. Someone asked me "don't you miss the smell of the pine tree?". Are you kidding? I LIVE in a forest of pine trees! I smell them all the time. And, I love it! So, I don't really need to have a tree inside, do I?
I digress. hubby pulled out the box and I went to work (and it's WORK) putting together my tree. I bought a new one last year. My old one was getting pretty shabby (not in a good way). I worked out all the kinks, put up some lights. Here is a question. Why does it seem like my lights only work for one year. Ugh. I had to get some new lights.
I just couldn't "get into" it. The tree was just sitting there waiting for me. Then one day, it struck me. It's TOO BIG! So, I got hubby to take off the bottom half and we put it on a table. This might help to keep the kitties off, it's their first Christmas, and...the doggies, they have already shown how they feel about the Tree and ornaments. TOYS TO CHEW!!
So, now with HALF the tree, I love it! I could not squeeze one more ornament on it! And so far, the animals have not wreaked too much havok...although there have been signs of efforts to do so.
We always put it right here in this window, so we can see it when we drive up.
This is what the room usually looks like...
And, here it is all ready for Christmas!
Again, before....
And, with Christmas!! What a difference a slip cover makes! I just love those pillows. They seem to go with anything!!
These are my Angels. They are always in the "Angel Corner". I read a book on Feng Shui once and all I remember for sure is that this is the Angel Corner. Fitting, don't you think? Do they need something underneath them? Any ideas? Fake snow?
Our fireplace is the focal of the entire house. All our family photos, prom pics, Christmas pics are right here in front of this fireplace. A life time of memories!
We are planning to put some molding on the wood (it's not great wood) and the new look will be white. Someday anyway. Hubby is always busy!
We are ready for Christmas!! How are you doing? All ready? I am truly enjoying visiting everyone's home for the holidays...virtually, that is!


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Every woman is going to, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, experience menopause. As the menstrual periods begin to cease, child bearing age has passed. Typically, periods begin to become less frequent prior to menopause. They become irregular, the duration changes, and the amount of flow can either increase or decrease. Hot flashes begin to occur, which can last anywhere from a minute up to ten minutes. Menopause, of course, is something which is somewhat unique to each individual and no two women will typically have the exact same symptoms.
Menopause, at least in the eyes of many medical professionals, is typically something which has occurred when a woman has not experienced any vaginal bleeding for the period of a year. It is marked by a decrease in the production of hormones within the ovaries. Symptoms vary, but some of the most prevalent are: weight gain, mood shifts, memory problems, sleeping problems, dizziness, bleeding between periods, joint soreness, hot flashes, decreased libido, and headache (among many others).
According to a meta-analysis published in the journal Menopause in 2015 by Chiu, et al, acupuncture has proven to be one of the most successful treatments for women experiencing menopause. Not only does acupuncture improve the frequency of hot flashes, it also reduces their severity. Subjective analysis of over 12 studies consisting of 869 total participants, the majority experienced an increase in their quality of life and a decrease in their menopause related symptoms. Another study, done by Dr. Cohen at the University of Pittsburgh, found that hot flashes could be reduced by 35% and insomnia symptoms could be decreased by 50%.
Acupuncture treats both the physical and the emotional effects of menopause by affecting the flow of qi energy in the body and modifying hormonal pathways. The length and frequency of treatment depends on every individual and their own symptoms and physiology. Some symptoms may go away after a single treatment while others may require more than one.
Along with acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal supplements, and dietary changes are also proven tactics for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms. Phytoestrogens are found in plants and have an effect similar to that of estrogen. These are able to bolster the immune system, relieve the symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats, and compensate for some of the hormonal changes that are brought about due to menopause. These benefits can be gained simply by changing up your diet a bit and focusing more on soybeans, soymilk, and tofu, among other foods.
If you are experiencing menopause or pre-menopausal symptoms, acupuncture is a route you may want to take a second look at. Being low risk, it could only be a benefit in the vast majority of situations. The fact that acupuncture is a quick and easy outpatient procedure is the icing on the cake. Used in combination with other alternative therapies and dietary changes, menopause issues can be alleviated without stress.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA's) AGRI New Markets Program will host 16 Minnesota-based food and beverage companies in Chicago, May 19-24. The 16 food and beverage companies will comprise the Minnesota Pavilions (which are part of the American Food Fair) at the National Restaurant Association Show and the Sweets & Snacks Expo.
The events are expected to draw a total of more than 60,000 buyers and industry professionals, offering these Minnesota companies a chance to expand their markets and enter new ones.
"I'm proud of the work the AGRI New Markets Program is doing to support some of Minnesota's most innovative food and beverage companies," said Assistant Commissioner Andrea Vaubel. "Tradeshows are one of the best ways for these companies to make industry connections, increase their sales, and expand their businesses. The AGRI New Markets Program is all about offering practical assistance so these companies can hire more employees and contribute to Minnesota's agricultural economy."
In addition to marketing and logistical support at the trade shows, the AGRI New Markets Program offers a cost share for participants. Participating companies receive discounted booth space within the MDA's Minnesota Pavilion and the opportunity to participate in networking events like the Minnesota Mingle, designed to encourage peer-to-peer conversations.
Last year, 71 companies participated in Minnesota Pavilions through the AGRI New Markets Program, with an average 41:1 return-on-investment for participating.
Exhibiting in the Minnesota Pavilion at the National Restaurant Association Show and Sweets & Snacks Expo:
- Captain Ken's Foods – premium heat-and-serve foods
- Red River Valley Potatoes – fresh and processed red and yellow potatoes
- Mixmi Brands, Inc. – nutrient-rich frozen yogurt
- Stone Gate Foods – specialty food manufacturer and private labeler
- Compart Family Farms – premium Duroc pork, ham, and bacon
- Sno Pac – organic frozen fruits and vegetables
- The Amazing Chickpea – spreadable chickpea butter
- J & B Group – fresh meat, poultry, and deli products
- Kakookies – nutrient-dense, grab-and-go, soft baked cookies
- Dombrovski Craft Meats – high-quality craft meat products
- Sun Opta Foods, Inc. – non-dairy beverages, roasted snacks, and frozen fruits
- Krienke Foods (Pop'd Kerns) – half-popped popcorn snacks
- Dutch House Confections – soft caramel candies
- Henke Foods (Annie B's/B.T. McElrath) – handcrafted popcorn, caramels, and chocolates
- Way Better Snacks – sprouted chips, crackers, and snacks
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Investment bonds can be incredibly lucrative, and it is important to learn all you can about them before moving forward. They are essentially life insurance policies that allow you to invest a certain amount of money in various funds. The amount of money that you get from will depend on how they perform as a whole. While this definitely isn't a risk-free investment, there is a good chance that you can make some money.
Who Should Look into Investment Bonds?
The average investment minimum amount for investment bonds is around £5,000. Not everyone's budgets allow for this, but it can be well worth it if you have the extra cash. Those who are patient and want a long-term investment will find that this can be a great option. You most likely won't be able to access your funds for several years. You must also be willing to accept the fact that your investment's overall value could depreciate significantly over time.
How it Works
Investment bonds usually demand a lump sum amount of anywhere from £5,000 to £10,000. While there is no minimum amount of time that you have to commit to an investment bond, you could suffer penalties if you take your money out too soon. It is highly recommended that you find a good financial adviser who can provide you with some good suggestions. The last thing you want to do is to choose the right fund to invest in.
The total return you get from these bonds varies depending on how well they do and when you choose to get paid. They can vary wildly over the years, so you need to accept the inherent risk that comes with this sort of investment. Some bonds will provide you with a guarantee for returns, but there is always the possibility that the counterparty won't work out.
Types of Funds
There are two main types of investment funds that you should know about. The "with-profits" policies have been the most common option available over the years. These investments gain value on a yearly basis, and returns are guaranteed. One of the potential drawbacks to this option is that the value of the investment remains a mystery until it matures or you surrender.
The other option is "unit-linked", in which all of the money you invest is held in an investment fund of your choosing. You have the option of selecting equities or property, depending on your personal preference. The great thing about this option is that you have total say over how your money is used in every single fund. These funds are broken down into units that you can purchase. The total value of these units varies based on how the investment fund as a whole is doing.
You will need to accept the risks that come with investment bonds before making a choice. If you want to minimize risk as much as possible, you should choose a with-profits fund, as your returns will be guaranteed. It is a good idea to select a bond that will let you put your money into many different funds so you can transfer your money around as you see fit. If you happen to die during the investment term, it could pay out a higher amount that the total value.
Getting Your Money
While it's true that you can choose to take out all or just part of your money whenever you want, there might be a penalty you'll have to pay. Sometimes this penalty is relatively small, but it could be quite substantial. It's important to keep in mind that you might have to submit to a tax charge. You will be allowed to take out a certain amount every year, but you cannot exceed the pre-determined amount. It is possible to take out five percent of your investment each year without having to worry about any tax issues.
There is a chance that you will be charged if you take out your money before the bond has fully matured. If you have selected a with-profits bond, you could end up spending more in fees. If you decide to surrender within the first two or three years, it is likely that you will be charged something.
Should I Choose Investment Bonds?
The money that you invest in these funds will be safe, unless the insurance company goes under. This is one of the better options for those who want a good long-term investment with not a lot of risk. You will, however, want to spend some time looking over your options. There is always a chance that you could lose money on your investment, depending on the charges and how it performs. The more you learn about this option, the better off you will be.


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Defibrillator available in Ipswich around clock after charity effort
PUBLISHED: 12:24 31 January 2018 | UPDATED: 12:37 31 January 2018
The first public defibrillator to be available around the clock in the heart of Ipswich has been unveiled after a fundraising effort by Lloyds Bank and its customers.
The new defibrillator was unveiled by Jayne Biggs who set up the Heart 2 Norfolk charity to campaign for and organise the introduction of the life-savers after her daughter Violet suffered a cardiac arrest at the age of seven.
The new defibrillator is on one of the pillars outside Debenhams fronting on to the Cornhill and was bought and fitted after staff and customers of the nearby branch of Lloyds Bank raised £1,300.
It was fitted free by local electrical company Engie and is accessed by tapping in a security code.
The code can be obtained by dialling 999 – and if anyone rings asking for access to the machine an ambulance will be sent at the same time. However in the hands of a trained first-aider the instant access to the machine could be vital.
Mrs Biggs said: "I am delighted to get the first public defibrillator installed in Ipswich – it is the first to be available 24/7. There are some in shops and offices but they are only available when they are open."
Violet, now 12, was with her to help unveil the equipment. Mrs Biggs added: "When Violet collapsed we had to do CPR until the ambulance crew arrived and it became clear how important it was to act quickly."
She took up the cause and has seen defibrillators installed in Great Yarmouth, elsewhere in Norfolk, in Lowestoft – and this is the first in Ipswich. A second could follow soon at the Tower Ramparts bus station – a fundraising effort backed by Ipswich Mayor Sarah Barber is under way.
Lloyds Bank manager Mark Burton said customers had been quick to see the value of the fundraising campaign – and staff had taken part in a number of events to raise the money needed in a short period of time.
He said: "This is a very worthy project – when Jayne approached us we were very keen to help."
Debenhams manager Neil Roberts was delighted to offer the space outside the store – and for the fitting to be connected to its power supply: "Something like this needs to be in a prominent place. This is somewhere obvious and people should be able to find it."
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I LOVE to shop and never have I considered it hard work or overwhelming!! But after this weekend at the Dallas Market lol I'm gonna have to go ahead and say it was exciting but o so exhausting !! Hahaha after ten billion band aids after day one we finally settled on some great products for the shop Saturday!! I'm so excited and can't wait lol its only right that I get one of everything that I order right?!?!? I mean I put all that hard work in bhahaha! But anywho there are some pretty exciting products coming and I'll keep everyone updated on the stores opening , thinking mid-late February !
As far as the shop goes...its coming along! I finally got most of the interior painted! I bought an amazing color for the outside can't wait to show you!! So on my list of todo's this week:
* Finish all interior painting
* Strip the floors and prep for stain
*Paint outside of store
*Stain floors
* paint furniture for store
I have a full plate not to mention still have to be a good mommy/wife/ student!!! Is it bad that I would be completely content as a college drop out lol!! I hate school its a waste of time and energy and money for me!! I don't want to sound like a unintelligent idiot I know school is crucial its just what I'm going for I'm so far from passionate about it and its hard to keep myself motivated to go!! Enough complaining ....But make sure you go like my facebook page on updates on the shop and keep an eye out for a very special giveaway that is in the near future!!!


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We can think of reflector telescopes are those that use mirrors for gathering light rather than rather that lenses (refractors). They were first conceived soon after the development of the refractor in the 1600's but largely due to the poor quality of mirrors available back then did not become popular until the mid 1700's. While there were many scientists involved in the conception of the reflector, we generally think of Isaac Newton as the first to develop a working reflector and indeed to this day they are often called Newtonian telescopes.
Reflector telescopes are popular for several reasons, not least of which is that they allow for quite large diameter apertures to be achieved more practically and at lesser expense than refractors. Indeed most of the large telescopes used for professional astronomy are reflectors, even that most famous telescope, the Hubble! In astronomy the larger the aperture, the more light gathered and therefore the better the image and magnification that can be achieved.
Reflectors also suffer less from chromatic and spherical aberration due to the use of finely made parabolic mirrors so tend to produce good images for the money invested. They do require a little maintenance, particularly a process known as collimation but once you have done this once or twice it becomes a minor task you can easily take care of without much thought or effort.
Reflectors offer a great balance of aperture and price as their mirror construction is cheaper than the lens construction of the equivalent size refractors. For this reason they are very popular with amateur astronomers. Larger reflectors however do tend to catch all the light pollution of the city and suburbs as well as the interesting stuff so they are better suited to dark sky locations away from the lights.


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Butte Station sells less than last year
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Butte Station is selling less than the same time last year, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's doing bad.Comparing to similar stores in other CSU's, Butte Station is on average out-performing most of them according to Jamie Clyde, associative executive director for the A.S.What Clyde attributes to Bu...
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Long gone are the days when "chia" was only associated with vegetative afros of the iconic and "oh so 90's" Chia Pet. Now, instead of sprinkling chia seeds on ceramic statues, people are sprinkling them in their diet in tastefully clever ways. Despite being small and humble in appearance, chia seeds ...
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Recent graduates are always full of regrets.Whether college seemed to disappear in a flash, or drag on well past its welcome, human nature tends to prompt graduates to look back on their time at Chico State and wish they had experienced more. One of the most common "carpe diem" fails that I tend to h...


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Nationwide CEO Steve Rasmussen to Retire
Rasmussen announced his retirement today; he will step down Oct. 1
After a decade as CEO of Nationwide, Steve Rasmussen is stepping down.
Rasmussen announced his retirement internally Thursday, the same day the company released its annual report. He will step down October 1, as the company's board of directors retains a search firm and begins a search for a successor.
"I am incredibly proud of all the Nationwide team has accomplished over the last decade, and I have been honored to lead our company as we evolved our business to support the needs of our members, partners and communities," Rasmussen said in a statement, which also noted he would likely work with his successor to ensure a smooth transition.
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The module has been updated with several new "Unattached" areas. For roleplay preferring event participants, the areas include new ambience for DMs to use in different events. For combat preferring event participants, the areas include new geography that DMs may use for different combat scenarios.
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With additions of three more medal events at the 2020 Olympics, the discipline of aquatics will overtake athletics for the most total Olympic finals, 49 to 48.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced some major changes today to its 2020 Olympic program, including the addition of three events to the pool swimming lineup: the women's 1500 free, men's 800 free and the mixed 4×100 medley relay. That brings the aquatics total to 49, including subcategories swimming, marathon swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. Here's a full breakdown of the finals in each:
- Swimming: 35
- Marathon (open water) swimming: 2
- Water polo: 2
- Diving: 8
- Synchronized swimming: 2
The overall umbrella of aquatics will now have 49 different finals in Tokyo, passing up the 48 contested in athletics, which governs all track and field events. Previously, athletics was the discipline with the most Olympic finals with 47 in Rio. (Aquatics had 46 at that point). Athletics, like swimming, added a mixed relay to the 2020 lineup, the mixed 4×400 relay.
Aquatics and athletics run far ahead of all other sports, with the next-highest total number of finals being cycling at 22.
FINA, the international governing body for aquatics sports, applauded the event additions in a press release today, saying that Olympic aquatics are "going from strength to strength." FINA president Julio Maglione said the sport has earned its place at the top of the Olympics because of "the incredible attractiveness of our competitions shown by TV viewers."
Here's the full FINA press release:
Following decisions taken today by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FINA expressed its great satisfaction at the addition of three swimming medal events and two women's water polo teams for the programme of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The additional medal events are 800 metres freestyle (men), 1500 metres freestyle (women) and a 4×100 mixed medley relay.
"Aquatics at the Olympic Games are going from strength to strength," said FINA President Julio Maglione.
"After earning a place in the top group of sports at the Olympic Games, thanks to the incredible attractiveness of our competitions shown by TV viewers, the IOC has now rewarded us by giving FINA more events on the programme. It is an immense and deeply humbling honour for FINA to have reached the very top."
At Tokyo 2020, FINA will become the sport with the greatest number (49) of finals on the Olympic programme, with 35 for swimming, eight for diving, two for water polo, two for marathon swimming and two for synchronised swimming.
"The addition of three events for Tokyo 2020 means FINA is well positioned to continue its leadership in terms of broadcast demand and digital interest," continued President Maglione.
The event additions proposed by FINA and accepted by the IOC fill gender gaps in the swimming programme, with 800 metres and 1500 metres freestyle now being available to both genders. Also helping reach gender equality across aquatics was the IOC's decision to expand the number of teams in the women's water polo competition from eight to ten.
"FINA is proud to be a sport that cherishes fundamental Olympic values," added President Maglione. "These achievements are due to the valuable work and support from our 208 National Member Federations, and respective athletes, coaches and officials, and represent a great responsibility, as we have to work hard not only to maintain our status, but if possible to still improve it in the future."
The new Olympic swimming events, as well as water polo and the full range of FINA disciplines will be showcased next month during the 17th FINA World Championships in Budapest.


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The plant lignans secoisolariciresinol and matairesinol occur in numerous foods such as oil seeds, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.[1]
The plant Lignans are a pre-cursor for Enterolignans(Mammalian Lignans). When the plant Lignans are metabolised by the body it produces Enterolignans (enterodiol and enterolactone) that can potentially reduce the risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases.[2]
Although there are studies which indicate the disease prevention (cardio-protective and hormone associated cancers like breast cancer) benefits of Lignans, the results are not yet conclusive. [3]


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Author: A.N. Wilson
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Tolstoy: A Biography
- 1988 Whitbread-Biography winner
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In this landmark biography of Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, A.N. Wilson narrates the complex drama of the writer's life: his childhood of aristocratic privilege but emotional deprivation, his discovery of his literary genius after aimless years of gambling and womanizing, and his increasingly disastrous marriage. Wilson sweeps away the long-held belief that Tolstoy's works were the exact mirror of his life, and instead traces the roots of Tolstoy's art to his relationship with God, with women, and with Russia. He also breaks new ground in recreating the world that shaped the great novelist's life and art—the turmoil of ideas and politics in nineteenth-century Russia and the incredible literary renaissance that made Tolstoy's work possible.


text: On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 5:00 AM, Steven D'Aprano <steve at pearwood.info> wrote: > Chris Rebert wrote: > >>> Since this will be an error that beginners see (frequently), I suggest >>> ArgumentError is more friendly than BindError. >> >> I note that Ruby also has an ArgumentError, which it raises both for >> calls with an incorrect number of arguments and in cases when Python >> would raise ValueError. > > Even if I wanted to replace ValueError with ArgumentError (and I don't), we > couldn't due to backward compatibility. > > (Although I suppose ArgumentError could inherit from both TypeError and > ValueError.) > > My concept is that errors due to the wrong argument count, duplicate or > missing keyword arguments, etc. which currently raise TypeError could raise > ArgumentError, a subclass, instead. > > That will make distinguishing between "passed the wrong number of arguments" > from "passed the wrong type of argument" easier. You seem to have misinterpreted the intent behind my post. I'm in no way arguing that ValueError and "ArgumentBindingError" should be conflated. I'm pointing out that another very similar language (Ruby) has an error of the same name with a very similar purpose (which it also distinguishes from its TypeError), thus providing further validation of the use case for the proposed ArgumentBindingError. Cheers, Chris


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Gianluigi Donnarumma has denied writing to AC Milan demanding they rip up his contract, while his agent, Mino Raiola, said sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli is making the most of the controversy.
Milan fans revealed a banner during their 3-0 Coppa Italia win on Wednesday night in which they said they had run out of patience with Donnarumma, who earlier in the week was accused of having asked Milan to annul his contract due to "psychological violence" when he signed it in the summer.
The 18-year-old was visibly upset about the treatment he was given by Milan's fans and he posted a message on Instagram, denying having made any such demands to the Rossoneri.
"It was a horrible evening and I didn't expect it!" Donnarumma wrote. "I never said nor wrote that I've suffered moral violence when I signed my contract. Despite everything, I look ahead and concentrate on the next game..Forza Milan!"
Mirabelli said his club "know where the evil comes from" in reference to Donnarumma's agent Raiola, who he suggested was trying to seek a move for his client.
Raiola replied with a statement in which he insisted he was not behind the story, saying instead that Mirabelli has something personal against him.
"I take note of what Mirabelli says about and against me -- after all, we are in a democratic country and he can say what he thinks," Raiola said in the statement published by La Gazzetta dello Sport. "Mirabelli has a personal problem with me and he is using Gigio Donnarumma to attack me, but I am not one to get involved in a media circus and, moreover, I don't want Gigio to be dragged into this.
"I will reply to Mirabelli at the appropriate time and place. Gigio has nothing to do with this and he's not done any harm, so it's not right to use him to wage war on me, also because quite clearly Milan's problem is not Gigio, nor [his brother] Antonio. Strangely, neither Mirabelli nor Milan have remarked on the banner which appeared at the stadium.
"We never obliged Milan to sign Antonio, it was Mirabelli's choice, and he should now defend it as such. I would like to remind you that, this summer, there were some financial and sporting offers for Gigio which nobody would ever have turned down, but Gigio and his family made their decision with their hearts.
"I respected this choice. My interest today is only that Gigio is left in peace and quiet so that he can do his best. This should also be the priority of Milan's sporting director and if that is not the case, it should be the priority of Milan's owners and those who represent him.
"This controversy suits Mirabelli at the moment because it diverts the attention from what Milan's real problem is: their technical project. I've got nothing against Milan, in fact I would like to see them be successful. I remind you that I have four players in their first team and I have a vested interest in my clients obtaining good results, but it's not only because of this -- I think it is important for Italian football that Milan return to being protagonists in Italy and in Europe.
"Now [Gennaro] Gattuso has arrived and he's a person I have a lot of time and respect for, and I wish him the best possible. I've read a lot of falsities and absurd things that don't even warrant a response or a denial.
"I've never spoken in public about my clients' contracts in the past and I'm not going to do so now. I've had an open, courteous and professional line of communication with [Milan's general manager] Dr [Marco] Fassone, who I've also met recently. If there were any problems and if it were necessary, I would meet Dr Fassone and we would find solutions.
"But this does not only apply to Gigio or Antonio, but also to any of my other players."
Donnarumma extended his Milan contract until 2021 in the summer, after initially rejecting their offer of a new deal and angering Rossoneri fans in the process.
He had a change of heart less than a month later, committing to a deal that made him the club's best-paid player and the third highest-earning goalkeeper in Europe as Milan flexed their muscles on the transfer market, investing almost €230 million on new players and showing their ambitions.
One of those arrivals was Leonardo Bonucci, who was made club captain after joining from Juventus and was seen comforting Donnarumma in the dressing room of San Siro on Wednesday night.
He has also backed Donnarumma after experiencing his own share of controversy at Juve last season, which prompted him to consider a move.
Donnarumma is crying in the locker room....😓 pic.twitter.com/no0gXiddCZ— AC Forza Milan/News (@ACForzaMilano) December 13, 2017
"Gigio's a fantastic lad, on and off the field," Bonucci told a group of young Milan fans, according to La Gazzetta. "We're all with him.
"There were certain things that happened [last season] which led to both [Juventus] and I taking this decision. When Milan came in, I jumped at the chance to join them, also thanks to the work of Fassone and Mirabelli.
"With Juventus, we decided to go separate ways. It happens that you have arguments in life. Wearing and winning with this shirt makes you go down in history."


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Last week's receiving day yielded 209 entries for consideration by 15 curators representing 6 Hui departments: Printmaking, Painting & Drawing, Jewelry, Ceramics, Fiber and Photography. When asked to describe the process of selecting pieces for this exhibition in 5 words or less, responses ranged from, "the highlight of my day," (Michael Clements), to "Variety, exploration, beauty, and expression," (Chenta Laury). Ultimately, 107 works were selected for the exhibition – a living catalog of Hui offerings – by 78 artists ranging in experience from novice to well-established.
Interacting with the selected artists to gain feedback about their thoughts on exhibiting proved to be a validating, inspirational and, at times, emotional process - which is why we would like to share excerpts with YOU! Here is a sampling of what they had to say:
"First of all, I am amazed that my piece was selected for the show and very excited that professionals in the arts thought highly of my work. I submitted the piece mainly because (my instructor) called me and expressed a strong desire for me to participate. I absolutely LOVE the Hui. It opened up to me something I would never have had the opportunity to learn. I fell in love with creating jewelry using silver and argentium. I spend 4-5 months a year on island and the Hui has given me something to focus on in my free time. I look forward to going to classes as well as open studio. It's fun to see what others are working on and I have made many new friends, which is always a bonus for me. The Hui is definitely a community of talented and friendly people." (Eileen John)
"I am very honored and delighted to have my pieces chosen for this exhibition. I submitted my work because I feel it is important to help gauge my progress as an artist and it's also a way to give back to the Hui. I enjoy seeing other artist's creations and feel that the sharing of my work might help inspire someone else to find a new idea within themselves. As a community, I think it is important that we recognize both the new and unusual as well as traditional approaches to art. I have very much enjoyed learning new techniques at the Hui and look forward to many more years of interactions." (Glenna Rand)
"We all bring different backgrounds and levels of artistry to these classes and in my felting class, we felt a good deal of freedom to explore, to do something new, and not to focus on what finished piece might look like. I usually work in watercolor with some precision, so the idea of taking a class using fuzzy fibrous material was quite alluring to me. It was fun to have my options be completely altered, of how to shape or describe something. I felt a little high after my first class, for the fun of poking at a felt surface with needle and teeny bits of wool. Such a revelation! The shows at the Hui show off our artistic community, away from pressures of "marketplace." Sometimes I walk through a show here or there, and imagine what I would think of the artist community as represented there, if I were otherwise unfamiliar with Maui. The Hui shows invariably create an impression of originality, accomplishment and creative fervor that one way or another is born of Maui's wondrousness, especially in our own "upcountry." (Elizabeth Keller)
"I first want to say thank you for providing this opportunity for all of us who have taken classes at the Hui. To me, after taking classes in many mediums over the last 5 years, I wanted to find out if I had progressed to a point that others, besides my husband & family, found my artwork to be enjoyable. This salon gave me the validation that I was looking for. I find so much joy in the creative process & I was hoping that that energy was coming through in my artwork. When we as a community allow all our members to be creative in whatever format they enjoy, then the community becomes so much more on so many levels. Inclusiveness and free expression are building blocks to a welcoming community and I believe the Hui fosters that type of community. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this artistic community on Maui." (Barb Tacyshyn-Roth)
"Even though I am an art teacher, I took a class to learn short cuts and tips on a technique that I don't have experience in. I struggled as if I were a true beginner. The fact I got into the show at all is an honor. Plus, the paintings I liked the best did not get in. One has to 'go for it' because you never know what will get chosen. Putting something out there for the world to see can be scary if you don't have a lot of experience. Even with experience, it can sometimes feel as if you are standing naked on the street corner. We just have to remember our creative souls are beautiful. I discovered years ago, it is the act of creating, not the destination, is what is important. To share ones work just might be the inspiration for another's creativity." (Harriet Huff)
"I submitted my work to the Student & Faculty Salon because I feel it is a great opportunity to get exposure and be a part of the art community on Maui. It is scary to put one's artwork out to the community, so the affirmation is great. I feel like I still have so much to learn, taking the oil painting classes from Terry Lopez at the Hui has been a wonderful learning experience, I hope to take more classes. I really love to paint and have a creative outlet, connecting with other artists through the Hui has made it that much more enjoyable." (Carla Gangini)
"I chose to submit my art for this exhibition to promote my art and to share the creative work. I am thrilled and privileged to be recognized by all who were in the jurying process, I think this particular exhibit is very cool for all of us, taking classes and growing in our craft. I am excited to be sharing my work with the Hui community yet slightly intimidated as there is lots of talent. Art will save our souls and this type of community support continues to fan the flames of creativity." (Tim DeShong)
"I actually thought about entering for quite some time but could not decide what to put in. I had taken over 6 classes so wanted to enter a variety of media into the show. I think that this is an important show because I think it is unique in Hawaii. No other visual arts organization does this to my knowledge. Having it every two years is good timing. It is important to showcase the kind of work being done by those who participate in the Hui classes. I hope that it encourages the novice as well as the accomplished artist. I like taking something that I am not familiar with as it gets me thinking creatively in other areas. Painting crosses over into printing, etc. I was flattered to be accepted. This show is important in supporting the visual arts because it showcases the producing of art from a wide variety of studios." (Judy Bisgard)
"I submitted work for this exhibit because I like to support the Hui and this show lets the community see what types of classes are offered and some of the results which they too may be interested in or be inspired to join in and take a class. I'm very pleased and honored to have my work accepted for the show. I like the idea of having the instructors for the student show as the jurors because they have a real feel for what has gone into the pieces from what they have rather than an outside juror who is only picking on their tastes." (Mary Grandy)
"I applaud your efforts to have a more interactive show with artists, teachers, and the community. This past Spring after a 14 year hiatus from working with clay, I found myself drawn to create in this medium again and attended Chris Cowan's terra cotta hand building class. She is an outstanding teacher with a beautiful spirit of generosity. I was encouraged by Chris to enter my "Tea for Two" tea set in the Hui's 2013 Student & Faculty Salon. In the future, I look forward to participating in the Hui's Open Ceramic Studio program when my schedule allows. As an artist/ musician/ educator, I am deeply committed to the transformative powers of the creative process to enlighten, inspire, and uplift the Art of Daily Living. It feels natural to me to have different forms of creative expression cycle through my life like the seasons exemplifying the unity within diversity. I encourage others to explore the creativity process in all its many forms to enhance their quality of life and enrich the community as a whole. Thank you for the work you are doing to promote creativity and communication in the Maui Arts community!" (Suzee Waters Benjamin (Suchi))
"I submitted my work because I feel it's important to support the Hui community, and to keep the bigger community interested and meeting, enjoying new artists. It is also good for the artists to see and get inspired by their peers new works. Art, for me, is a way to explore " ideas", open my eyes, feel & see my heart, look differently at the world, share vision, see common ground, be quiet, be still, see time evaporate, feel colors, textures, see differences, feel movement, see how the details of the outside world influence my inner world, feel my own vast uncertainties and joy and everyday occurrences that are fantastic, dark, light and unlanguaged. Nature is straightforward and totally non-judgmental. Neutral. The rest is interpretation. And sharing my art terrifies me. Has always terrified me. Thatʻs why I have to do it." (Marcy B Greene)
"I am surprised, elated and grateful that my efforts have found favor with the curators of the 2013 Student & Faculty Salon, "The Hui Teaches." I am approaching my 82nd birthday on July 30. My wife Sandra, long time activist with, supporter of and friend of the HUI motivated me to join the Jewelry Studio circa 2007. I was at a loss at first, never having done any art and never even thought of myself as a creative person. Since that time, under the encouraging and expert tutelage of J. B. Rea, I have initiated, developed and honed my skills. It is exciting and tremendously rewarding at this point in my life to find I have a creative spark... The Hui is, if not the most valuable asset on Maui, it ranks near the top. It offers a plethora of artistic venues for young and old and enriches ones creative spirit." (David Florence)
"I started taking jewelry classes earlier this year and I kept taking them... It felt good to be creative again. It was plainly good for me, heart and soul. I heard about the exhibition first from my Teacher, Luana Coonen. The idea of being in the show inspired me and I got a vision of what I wanted to create... I challenged myself to do things I had not done before and I did it! I was as stunned with my own creativity and thank the Hui and my teacher, Luana for the opportunity to surprise myself and share my creation with others! I feel like a little kid showing 'Mom' the picture I made in class that day. "Look at this Mom, I'm so proud!" ... The Hui has so many fine artists. I am constantly amazed at the level of talent, skill and imaginations of the artists at the Hui and the love of those that support such a fine establishment. What an amazing place and it is all made possible by our community. To be counted among them is a dream! ... Art is an expression I cannot find anywhere else. It is my time for myself, for whatever is going on in my life, to be with me, to challenge myself, to love myself. It is a time of self-discovery, healing and fun. Art is good for my well-being and the Hui provides a place for all of us to come together - a place for the 'Whole' of us to grow, collaborate, expand and create a more rich community for us now and for those to come." (Melinda Alexander)
"The Hui Teaches" celebrates the artist in all of us and recognizes our community's many creative ideas, methods, and interests. Join in this important conversation as we deepen our understanding of who we are as a Hui 'ohana! (Exhibition dates: May 18 – July 5, 2013 / 10 AM - 4 PM. Opening Reception for members, curators and artists: Friday, May 17 / 5 – 7 PM).


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Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by on 07/30/2015
This spectacular sparkler is fabulously flirtatious and fun-loving from the first sip to the last. In the glass, delicate bubbles rise to the surface and tickle the nose, releasing a seductive floral fragrance. Refreshing citrus and bright green apple flavors dance across your palate in a burst of effervescent bliss that leads to a crisp, clean finish. Sip a glass with a fresh fruit tart, or share a bottle with someone special under the sparkling stars.


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TFFA walks 100 miles, logs more than a quarter million steps at the NACS Show
TFFA walks 100 miles, logs more than a quarter million steps at the NACS Show
TFFA walks 100 miles, logs more than a quarter million steps at the NACS Show
On our journey to Las Vegas, TFFA staff networked its way through the world's largest convenience and fuel retailing trade show, walking 100 miles and logging more than 250,000 steps. Health benefits that were all but eliminated thanks to an abundance of indulgent snacks, beverages, and food during receptions that carried on deep into the evening hours.
Each year the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) hosts the NACS Show, an industry event that brings together 25,000 attendees to hear expert-driven education sessions while exploring the latest products and services.
For vendors, trade shows are a great way to sell products, increase brand recognition, and network with potential customers. For this exact reason, TFFA invests its time and resources to attend various meetings, speak on panels, visit with old acquaintances, and make new friends while at the NACS Show.
So what exactly did TFFA see and do while at the NACS Show? To name a few: attended NACS State Executive and PMAA meetings, listened to dozens of education sessions, sampled a variety of candies and beverages, stuffed our faces full of pizza, shook hands with boxing legend Mike Tyson, previewed state of the art fueling equipment, shared meals with new friends, hopped on shuttles, Uber, and taxis more times than we can remember, and so much more.
This year's educational program featured a look back at Hurricane Harvey's impact to the Texas gulf coast from a retailer's perspective. Doing Your Best to Prepare for the Worst captivated a packed room, with TFFA President/CEO Paul Hardin moderating, Imad Sarkis, TFFA board member and Vice President of Tri-Con, Inc., shared his experiences on overcoming challenges that arise during natural disasters. Mike Lawshe, TFFA board member and President of Paragon Solutions, helped showgoers navigate the site selection and design process during the Strike it Rich — How to Optimize the Site Selection Process. Both presentations exemplify why TFFA leadership continues to be viewed as a resource to industry professionals in the U.S. and to businesses abroad.
Throughout the four day event, TFFA staff visited with hundreds of exhibitors and attendees — several of which have since become members, registered for the upcoming Fuel & Convenience Summit, and purchased booths for the 2019 Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo.
Remaining a viable organization for the convenience retailing and fuel marketing industries in Texas is a core focus for TFFA, a never-ending journey that takes place one step at a time.
Thank you NACS for hosting such a great event. We'll see you next year!
Follow TFFA on Twitter to view more photos from the NACS Show.


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Watch Selena Gomez Crash a Selenator's Fan-Video Recording Session
Selena Gomez is demonstrating once again why she's one of the most beloved artists in the music biz. While on her Revival tour in Sydney, the 24-year-old decided to collaborate with Australian radio personalities Kyle and Jackie O to make one Selenator's dreams of finally meeting the star a reality.
Die-hard Selena superfan Sophie has not only traveled to every single Australian city to see the "Hands to Myself" hitmaker, but she's also flown all the way to Dallas, Texas, to see her idol perform.
In the video, the 22-year-old Australian native is in the middle of recording a fan video of "Kill 'Em with Kindness" when Selena walks right into her bedroom, and she can't believe her eyes!
In the epic "videobomb" a completely shocked and ecstatic Sophie starts crying when she sees her idol. She then hugs and takes selfies with the songstress, who thanks her for being the ultimate fan.
At the end of the two-minute clip, it's clear that Sophie's day has been made, as she says, "I can't believe that just happened. I can't believe she took the time to come and see me!"
Watch the full video at the top.


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1. Slice the bananas;
2. Break up the chocolate and melt it in your microwave oven.
3. Chop the dried fruits and nuts a bit;
4. Dunk the banana slices in the chocolate ( using two forks works great);
5. Place the chocolate covered slices on a cooling rack. Since this is a little messy part, it would be absolutely great if you could place a piece of parchment paper under the rack;
6. Sprinkle with the chopped fruits and nuts;
7. Finally, place the rack with the banana bites in the fridge to firm up a bit. After about 1/2 hour, using a sharp spatula, transfer the bites on a tray, cover with a plastic wrap and place in the freezer.
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