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As a full-time traveler for the past two years with a penchant for blow-your-mind amazing food, I highly suggest you add these awesome eateries to your bucket list right now.
Without further ado, here are 10 foodie spots you must hit during your travels:
1. The Shaved Duck—St. Louis, Missouri: I've contemplated driving back to St. Louis just for another visit to this mouthwatering assault on the senses. Everything is made from scratch. Get the three-meat plate with smoked tri-tips, burnt ends and pulled pork. Pro Tip: Arrive 15 minutes before the place opens.
2. Old Country Store—Lorman, Mississippi: Don't freak out when you walk in. The place is antiquated and the serving area is unimpressive, but one bite of the fried chicken and you'll understand why it's on this list. It's hands down the best fried chicken in the country. Pro tip: Don't be surprised if the owner serenades you.
3. Woody's Wood Fired Pizza—Golden, Colorado: We visited four times in two weeks. It's that good. Imagine a wood-fired pizza buffet where you ask for anything you want on your pizza, and it's made on the spot and served to you and the masses. Piping hot, fresh and incomparable. Pro tip: Try the beer cheese soup and dip your pizza crust in honey and olive oil.
4. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que—Kansas City, Kansas: Joe's has multiple locations and has won countless awards for their BBQ, but the real treat is the Z-Man sandwich. Believe it. Slow-smoked beef brisket and smoked provolone with two onion rings on a Kaiser roll … it doesn't get any better than this. Pro tip: Hit up the original location, which is in a gas station!
5. Dick's Drive-In—Seattle, Washington: Since 1954, Dick's has been serving perfectly grilled, thin patty, 100% beef burgers, hand-cut fries and scrumptious shakes. Cash only. No substitutions. And at five of its six locations you have to eat in your car or standing up. With those rules, it sounds crazy that they have constant lines from 10:30 am to 2:00 am. Is it really that good? It is. Pro tip: Get the homemade tartar sauce and dip your fries in it. Thank me later.
6. Snoopy's Pier—Corpus Christi, Texas: I've had the three highest-rated fish and chips in London and none of them hold a candle to what you'll experience at Snoopy's Pier, which has the best tasting fried fish I've ever put in my mouth. Pro tip: Sit outside on the deck and enjoy the Intracoastal Waterway in the summer, or sit inside by the wood-burning fire pit in the winter.
7. Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House—Y'bor City, Florida: Private, enclosed booths with music of your choice piped in, a massive selection of wine and life-changing desserts. Pro tip: Get the homemade macadamia nut ice cream. Not as fancy as some of the other selections, but everyone at our table ate my ice cream before we ordered more … after our three-course meal. Don't judge me.
8. Din Ho Chinese BBQ—Austin, Texas: I can't believe I'm telling you about this place. I kind of made a pact to keep this place a secret. The authentic, off-the-charts-incredible Chinese food served here will have you carrying chopsticks in your car in hopes of finding something this good again. But you won't. Pro tip: Sesame chicken and the shrimp wonton soup. Do it.
9. Pungo Pizza and Ice Cream—Virginia Beach, Virginia: Having lived in NYC, it's hard to admit anywhere else has good pizza, but Pungo Pizza is mind-blowingly good. Their garlic knots are the best I've ever had. Casual atmosphere and kid-friendly, though not much seating in this small restaurant with a hometown vibe. Pro tip: Save room for cinnamon knots for dessert.
10. Salt Lick BBQ—Driftwood, Texas: There is something special about eating at the original Salt Lick. You can't help but roll down your windows to inhale the scrumptious BBQ aroma as you drive up. Go with the brisket and take your time. In this part of Texas, everything moves a little slower and the wait is worth every minute. Pro tip: If you ask, they'll give you samples right off the BBQ pit, so you can decide what you'd like to order..
Bookmark this article, share it with your friends and get out there and try these spots!
Would love to hear your thoughts on any place I mentioned, or your suggestions for places you think should be on this list. Don't hold out on me; I didn't hold out on you. Happy dining!


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A fortnight is completely unacceptable to wait for a repose from a gentleman. I had originally decided to write another letter admonishing the 'most courteous servant' (what a farce) for his behaviour. But no sooner had I wet the tip of my quill did I hear a commotion in the courtyard. Not only was it my duty to get involved and make sure no harm came to my household, my curiosity is not something I find easy to quell.
Rushing down the stairs to the unexpected turbulence I was thrust into the arms of none other than the unruly messenger who had delivered the principal letter all those weeks ago. I couldn't quite believe my misfortune and I was not held in his arms for long before pulling myself away. Affronted, I demanded to know what was his purpose in disturbing my home, and I dared to say that it was not the first time he showed a lack of etiquette in my presence, nor would it happen a third time.
When the messenger did nought but grin and bow sarcastically, I stormed away from the courtyard, content in the knowledge that my household were safe. They had witnessed the entire event most silently, and I could only imagine what would be whispered in the kitchens. The messenger on the other hand did not take the hint of my absence and followed me through the corridors. He did not even call my name nor ask me to stop before he grabbed my wrist.
Only at the contact of skin on skin did he refer to me properly as 'Your Grace' and I felt him slip a parchment from the inside of his coat in between my fingers. I turned, words had left my tongue and I looked at the messenger intently for the first time. He had dark sandy hair and blue eyes that made no apologies for his actions, a slight stubble engulfed his chin and he was taller than me, but not by much. It took me a moment to realise the messenger was studying my face as intently and I was perturbed by his confidence.
I asked him to explain himself, to which the reply was 'my lord gave me strict instructions to deliver this letter to your hands personally.'
Thankfully he wasn't quite rude enough to shrug, but the glint in his eyes told me to question no further. He bowed appropriately and left me with the belated response. His touch still resonating on my fingers, the warmth of his chest still enveloping the letter.
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The global stigma of discrimination will go only when Asians and Africans have the self-confidence to be themselves, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray
Disraeli was wrong. Race isn't quite the ultimate reality.
As Nina Davuluri, the spunky new Miss America, is finding out, colour is.
This was already in the news when Nina was crowned beauty queen. Naomi Campbell, the first black model to grace the cover of Vogue magazine, had just launched a stinging attack on discrimination in the multi-trillion dollar fashion industry.
This applies to America rather than Britain. The British have made a heroic about-turn on what used to be called the colour bar. You never hear the phrase nowadays. London, in particular, is determinedly multiracial, treating blacks, browns, yellows and whites the same in every sphere, with the same deference or disregard.
Those 'No Coloureds' signs vanished long ago. Patronising old Englishwomen don't any longer go about jabbing coloured men with their bags and brollies to be able to smile sweetly and apologise! The secret pockets of resistance are not generally seen or heard.
It's different in the United States. There, Nina's experience and Naomi's complaint are reminders of the Biblical Ham, Noah's son, whose progeny was 'doomed and cursed to be hewers of wood and drawers of water". In fact, Ham's grandson was called Cush, the Hebraic word for black. Africans are said to be his descendants.
The Bible itself doesn't claim whites are superior but perceptions and interpretations matter more than literal truth. Not only is the faith of the Bible associated with Caucasians but South Africa's former apartheid regime used the legend of Ham to justify their repugnant system.
Everyone knows there's a scientific explanation for pigmentation. Everyone also knows the political and economic reasons for identifying whites with mastery. Much has been written about both. If colonialism expressed white dominance, Bandung, non-alignment and even perhaps Islamicism express the underdog's rejection of the status quo.
Naomi Campbell, who has modelled for Yves St Laurent and Versace, laments that only six per cent of the models in the recent New York Fashion Week were black and nine per cent Asian. She contrasted the 85 per cent white domination with New York City's 45 per cent white population.
It's a truism that blacks, browns and yellows vastly outnumber the world's whites. But numbers don't denote power. Certainly not when the majority wants to resemble the minority.
That's where the rub lies. Discrimination persists not just because whites are supremacist but also because blacks, browns and yellows want to be white. All the self-styled whites and political reds in Evelyn Waugh's novel Scoop were actually black.
Rabindranath Tagore declared bitterly after a brush with San Francisco immigration that Christ himself would be refused entry to the US because he was "Asiatic".
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote feelingly about the global hierarchy descending from Anglo-Saxons through the Mediterranean races to Latin Americans. Asians and Africans were at the bottom. But those who encountered Nehru in real life didn't think this global caste system affected the cordiality with which he treated Caucasians.
Could any Indian journalist say with James Cameron, a British reporter I knew, liked and admired, that Nehru had peeled apples for him at breakfast?
Trinidad-born V S Naipaul, with Indian parents, presents another paradox. Waugh wrote to Nancy Mitford when Naipaul was honoured in some way long before the Nobel Prize,
"That clever little nigger Naipaul has won another literary prize. Oh for a black face!"
But it's doubtful if despite sentimental journeys to the land of his fathers, Naipaul thinks of himself as other than an upper-class English gentleman.
An entry in the diary of his English first wife hinted at what Derek Walcott, another West Indian writer but of Negro descent from the island of St Lucia, who won the Nobel Prize in 1992, called "Naipaul's repulsion towards Negroes".
Walcott mocked him as "V S Nightfall".
At lower, non-intellectual levels, the soaring sales of skin whiteners and hair straighteners, the popularity in the Far East of eye-straightening operations and Indian obsession with "wheat-complexioned" brides acknowledge a surreptitious admiration for Caucasians.
The Japanese used their financial clout to demand "honorary white" status in apartheid South Africa. Even the Chinese look down on pigmented skin.
The stigma will go only when Asians and Africans have the self-confidence to be themselves. It will happen one day.
To adapt St Joan's poignant question, "O God that madest this beautiful earth, when will its majority stop yearning to be like the minority? How long, O Lord, how long?"
Nina's spirited response to abuse may have been a straw in the wind of change.
Image: Nina Davuluri at the Miss America contest ' Photograph: Reuters


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I'm terribly sorry for not blogging for a long time but I've decided to blog every Friday from now on. I've been extremely busy due to promoting my artwork and looking through the gallery to exhibit my work. Although there is no excuse for my excessive procrastination over Supernatural series, Oh gosh! Sam body is just something to drool over! Ahem sorry. I won't make any more excuses and I'm confident enough to dedicate my time to build up my blog, meet new people as well as welcoming new bloggers!
So far, I currently have two artwork on a show through Do More > Be More websites. I'm extremely honoured to be invited by Shawn Quintero the founder of Do More > Be More, to take part in ''The Female Empowerment Project.'' Its Celebrates women – Redefines beauty and Expands the definition of femininity, in different media. What I like about this experience is to have the opportunity to share my work as well as helping and healing people through my art. Not only have I got the chance to take part but also the chance to see other artists who have taken part in this amazing project. If you're an artist yourself please submit your work that defines Female Empowerment. The submission ends on Saturday 7th Feb 2015.
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COSMO RESTURANT and H&M
Yesterday, I invited one, of my friend, to have lunch with me at Cosmo, since I have *Special offers* voucher, for 2 persons for just only £10! It's such a bargain and its reasonable price. To those of you don't know or not familiar of Cosmo in the U.K. Cosmo is known for their Pan Asian and World Banquet Dining. Their staff chefs cook over 150 fresh dishes from 8 Pan Asian Countries, with the global kitchen as well as live cooking stations. Almost like watching a real cooking show than a TV version. The lunch menu is exciting and a lot of choices but also a lot more choices during the evening dinner.
After our lunch, we decided to look around York to see what's new in town. Despite the weather was extremely cold and wet. We spent so much time in Superdrug, Boots then stop by at H&M. So, far I'm a little bit disappointed in the recent display outfit. And some I do like,
I liked the number 1 and 3 than 2. 1 is something I would casually wear during summer or spring for a nice lunch or dinner. And number 3 is definitely my favourite. It's comfortable and great for College/University outfits.
4 and 6 are my favourite outfit of all. I love Kimono and especially boots, nice dress with tights or without. The hat adds as accessories and a good excuse for not wearing any jewellery. Outfits are plain and simple, with lots of vibrant patterns from the Kimono, as well as keeping the colour toned down which you can mix and match. 5 and 7 outfit is something I will never ever pull off due to my height and maybe it's because it's not my cup of tea, but I certainly wouldn't use pink jacket out in public but clubbing would be a good excuse or some people are lucky enough to pull off.
So, what is your favourite outfit? From 1 to 7
Anyway, the weather yesterday was terrible. Once I came home I was craving for the orange muffin but crispy on the surface but moist in the inside. Omg! My mouth is melting already.
Shamefully enough. I used those silicone muffin case as a tray as I can't find my proper container, for the muffin to sit on. But it did work! I make sure everything on its level.
Having such a small oven make things easier. It's easy and quick to clean than having a giant oven. I do believe that small things are cute and easy depending what it is... if that make any sense.. perhaps not....but I love it! I left my muffin a little longer to achieve that crispiness on top and making sure that the inside stayed nice, yellow, moist and delicious!
If you like to try my recipes, here it is
For the cupcake/muffin
200g/7oz caster sugar
50g/2oz soft dark brown sugar
250g/9oz unsalted butter softened
280g/10oz self-raising flour
4 or 5 large free range eggs
3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tbsps whole milk
1 Large orange or 2 small orange - (Grated orange and squeeze out all the orange juice.)
Once is all mixed together, you should leave with fluffy and mousse texture batter then you are ready to cook!
Now bake it at 170°C For 20 - 25 mins make you check them every time.
If you have tried this recipe please let me know!
New blog next Friday!
QOTD! What's your favourite cupcake or muffin?


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As tourism season approaches, it is also open season for criminals and tourist officials are warning visitors to be wary.
This after an international film crew was robbed by a knife- and spade-wielding gang at Peers Cave in Silvermine, a spot popular with tourists.
According to people who were at the park on Saturday afternoon, the film crew of about 10 people, with local assistants, were robbed of all their equipment and cellphones by a group of men. Local crimefighting volunteers searched the area but had no luck tracking the criminals down.
"Locals know many people have been mugged there, but tourists don't know that is a hot spot as there is no board informing them. It is time SANParks (SA National Parks) reviews the safety of tourists and locals in public parks as these incidents will create a bad name for SouthAfrica," said local Lauren Smith.
Smith said only two rangers were visible in the area, making it easy for people to be attacked.
Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the matter was reported at the Fish Hoek Police Station and the circumstances are being investigated.
No one has been arrested yet.
SANParks spokesperson Merle Collins also confirmed the incident and said she would be able to comment on Monday.
Another Capetonian, Michael Wade, said SANParks was reluctant to increase security in notorious hot spots. "This is seriously ridiculous because people have been complaining, but seems they are not bothered. People are told to walk in large groups, those people were but look what happened. People cannot resort to posting the incidents on social media because nothing is being done. We are calling on them to start using drones."
Cape Town Tourism chief executive Enver Duminy said: "The impact of crime on locals and visitors alike is of great concern for all. We are actively seeking to reduce the opportunities for crime such as these to take place – we want tourists and locals to be safe Working closer with law enforcement by reporting these crimes helps track and monitor where and when incidents occur which, in turn, allows us to prioritise better interventions."
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29 May 2015
Applications are invited from the candidates for the post of Technical Assistant (1 Post) on contractual basis in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
The appointment shall be purely on contractual basis for a period of 6 months terminable even before without assigning any reasons thereof and without prior notice. The term may be renewed and will be governed as per University of Delhi Rules.
Consolidated Pay: Rs.15,800/- per month + admissible leaves as per University of Delhi Rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification:
Graduate with two years experience in the relevant field.
Post graduate
Primary duties include handling of Computers in Laboratory and extending all sorts of help in the field of Computers and networking to the users as and when instructed by the Head of the Department in addition he/she should be able to provide technical support for all computer and networking related activities at the Department.
- Applicants must fill in all the columns of this form. Failing which their applications may be rejected.
- No T.A./D.A. will be paid for attending the prescribed interview.
- Interested candidates must submit their applications to Head, Department of Sociology in the following format. Failing which application will not be considered.
- Subject of the application should be: Application for the post of Technical Assistant.
- The last date of applying for the post is 21 June 2015. Applications received after stipulated time will not be considered.
- The list of candidates short listed for interview shall be posted on the Department Website any time after one week of last date of receipt of application no separate intimation will be sent to short listed candidates.
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text: Morning Blessing: 06.25.12 Recovery Time. Posted by Alexandra | Jun 26, 2012 | 2012, Biology and Animals, Education, Healing, Health and Well-Being, Spirituality | 0 | "Spend a few minutes every day reminding yourself of all the things you have going for you and the special qualities you have to offer." – Abigail Van Buren. The week ahead is pretty laid-back for all mortals being transported through the cosmos on the beautiful lands of Gaia. A fairly peaceful and creative energy field takes hold on Earth so if you wake up with Technicolor dreams dazzling your mental sense buds don't be surprised. As multidimensional beings we are being revitalized, refreshed and infused with new energy from the core impulse of the multiverse, which spontaneously and continuously recreates itself. Every moment provides us with a rich influx of energy to do with whatever we choose. Heed this warning though; replicating the familiar rather than creating a new version of reality may lead to loss rather than the next chapter of your purpose. The sacredness that you are, the sacredness that you seek, the sacredness that you yearn for always comes forth through the possibilities of your un-birthed tomorrows. To create the new, first you must imagine it, then you embrace it, and finally love it until the invisible becomes true for you. If you still don't know what that personal version of heaven's giving is for you pay attention – hunches are being given, flashes of genius and unusual promptings from the deeper qualities of intuition since we continue to be influenced by last week's powerful New Moon in Gemini and Summer Solstice portal. These are supportive energies of self definition. Any rewiring of circuitry takes place in the nervous system before traveling to other areas of the anatomy. Be attentive and mindful this week whenever emotional or mental energy blocks your personal vitality. This is not the week to step into any dramas, circumstances of stress, or acts of frustration. The Soul's lineage is busy downloading each with an atonement of imagined existence so that we become compelled to make decisions towards a spiritual future. For thousands of years, all manner of prophets and ancients foresaw this era as being a massive turning point where the spiritual nature of existence is truly revealed and when humankind makes an astounding leap in consciousness. And this week we are getting a dose of Soul power and respect directly into our electrical systems. Uncomfortable shock waves can be appeased by supplementing your nutritional practice with some Natural Calm (magnesium) at the end of the day. To assist with our journey through duality and into unity with individuality I suggest you continue the practice of releasing the ego's hold on your soul's quest for a full spectrum of visibility.We are at the juncture of receiving our Divine preciousness and unique gifts and it's the ego, our self-concept, which is actually the one with the inherent fear of change and will try to sabotage this Divine inheritance. Daily you should listen for the presence that speaks through your past, your wounds, and your fears as the soul births new creative aspects into your personality structures. Just for clarity, I define the ego as the largely conscious part of your personality that's derived from interfacing with the environment around you and that acts to preserve your self-concept and self-esteem as they are formed by that environment. You'll know which is receiving more of your energy and attention, the ego or the soul, by which voice answers the following question: Do I make choices based on anxiety and fear or on my highest potential? The ego always asserts an agenda based on survival fear and self-esteem derived from the approval of culture and the people we interact with. When our choices are decided from such a perspective our soul range is dramatically decreased, rendering us mostly cultural beings, instead of celestial beings living in accordance with our highest potential. Our mission at this time is to make the ego so expansive through our own compassion that it encompasses and includes the Soul – our connection to All That Is, our connection to eternity. This is the divine reconnection that is now ready to be birthed fully into your life. The big shift over the last few years has been the understanding of the Law of Attraction. The next big shift is everyone understanding ego and its true purpose. The collective has opened the door on the opportunity to resolve the discords within our personalities so that the Soul can enter harmoniously. This too is going to take a few years to purify and that's why I am giving you all the "heads up". Everyone who reads my words each Monday is a pioneer of consciousness. . . a soul that agreed to embody "the New" and to anchor it within form so that a planetary shift could occur. So get busy doing the homework assignment with ego. As each of you diligently raises your luminosity and consciousness by participating in the expansive unfolding of the Universe itself then Spirit can incarnate into everyone's journey at this time!Whether conscious or unconscious, what you hold compliments the life force of everyone you touch. So as you begin to use the ego as a creative tool of the Soul, and allow your personal sense of who you are to include the Soul identity, we all gain awareness. Your very vibration becomes an educator to hundreds. If you don't know where to start expanding your understanding about ego you could start by the contemporary source author Robert Ohotto. I love using his book entitled, "Transforming Fate Into Destiny" published by Hay House, Inc. in my classes. Caroline Myss and Wayne Dyer are more good resources that I would recommend. However if you make the request to the Universe and your guides, "Bring me the appropriate teaching," it will appear. It can't not. This is the time you have been waiting for and now you are being given the tools to build your individual and collective vision of a new era. You can no longer make our life contingent on another or what other's do. Each must rise to meet their own path. All are going to understand that when you plan based on what someone else will do, you block your flow. You have to be where your Soul tells you to be! You just have to know that you have the skills to navigate whatever comes up, as it arises. 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Kings Island Rocks! The new Diamond Back has a big drop and is a smooth ride! I loved it after I got over the first hill - Davin informed me that I am now a screamer!
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The New Diamond Back
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Marching band groupies on the road again
Kaid made one of the two cymbal spots for freshman this year. He's happy to be marching and enjoying the time with Bryce in the band. Many parents have asked if the boys fight because their siblings do. Luckily, my boys have developed a better relationship than they have ever had - it might have something to do with them both hanging out with all the girls every chance they get! I'm enjoying Bryce playing taxi for his little brother also!
We have started another season of marching band, but this year Bryce is a senior and boy do the parents go all out. We have so many senior dinner things going on for band - it's great. Here Bryce is with some fellow tuba players. The show theme is the "icon of Elvis" so if anyone has any good, cheap gift ideas let me know. We love watching all the shows during band season, and I'm not handling my son being a senior very well. It really does go by too fast!
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A tribute to Princess Diana on what would have been her 50th Birthday Celebration.
The guests were elegant, interesting and loved their tea and sweets.
Our special guest speaker was Joan Greene who is hailed as one of the top doll designers in the world.
With her as our speaker we knew it would be a special treat to listen to the process she worked through in designing the official Ashton Drake Princess Diana Doll.
Her story was an emotional one as she described her private tour of Princess Diana gowns.
After the collection was purchased from a private buyer at Christies Auction House they were tucked away on life size mannequins in a vault for private viewing only by invitation from the new owner.
When Joan toured the vault and saw the gowns on the life size mannequins she was brought to tears when she stood in front of one of the velvet gowns and could still smell the perfume of Diana on the dress and saw a stain on the velvet of a toddlers hand.
We could only imagine this was from one of the many photos we had all seen over the years of baby Prince William straddled on Princess Dianas hip.
It seems that before she was leaving for a public engagement she would pick up her child and kiss Prince William good-bye.
After talking to the owner of the collection it was apparent that on this occasion Prince William had been into the chocolate box and left his mark on the gown his mother was wearing.
After meeting Joan, sipping Hibiscus tea and enjoying the gourmet sweets we were treated to a private tour of the Princess Diana Miniature Dress Museum.
Every gown in the collection was displayed in miniature with so much attention to detail it was inspiring as to the patience craftsmen who work with miniatures have in their artistic and realistic abilities.
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Common hair-cap moss Polytrichum commune
Also known as "great Goldilocks" on account of its hirsute appearance.
It is often dark green in colour but turns brown as it ages. One of the giants of the moss world, its stems have been known to reach 70cm (28 inches) in length although more commonly it restrains itself to a more sedate 5-10cm (2 to 4 inches).
Where to see
Like many mosses, common hair-cap moss loves a damp, humid environment, which makes many areas of the UK an ideal home. It can commonly be found in boggy environments and along river banks.
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Its hairy reputation doesn't come from appearance alone: Roman ladies allegedly used this moss to bulk out their hair-dos!
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BREEZIN is an immaculate example of the family friendly Silverton 351 Sedan Cruiser. The innovative design team at Silverton set all of the standards for a yacht this size when they launched the 351. The unique Side Walk leading from the flybridge to the foredeck makes it, easy and safe for your family to deploy dock lines and fenders or access the windlass.
Wide molded steps lead from a huge cockpit to the spacious flybridge which offers plenty of seating, and great storage.
The full beam interior allows for a much larger main salon with exceptional headroom. The added beam provides an elegant interior arrangement that will easily accommodate 6 guests. Large windows in the main salon flood the space with natural light. The chefs galley has everything needed to prepare gourmet meals for the family. The private master stateroom is forward with a centerline queen berth. The head features a stall shower. This yacht has it all including central heat & air conditioning!
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The 351 Sedan Cruiser is set-up for maximum fun and comfort on the water or at the dock. You board "BREEZIN" from the large swim platform, through the cockpit and into the main salon via sliding doors with screen. The main salon is very light and spacious. It is wide open and is enhanced by the full beam design. To port is a large L shaped dinette that easily converts to a double berth. To starboard is a comfortable sofa that also converts to a double berth. Throughout the main salon you will many cabinets and shelves for storage and display. Rich cherry woods, luxurious fabrics and plush carpets make the salon truly comfortable.
Forward and starboard of the main salon is the L-shaped galley with Corian countertops and rich laminate wood floors. There is a 2-burner cooktop; microwave oven; refrigerator/freezer; single-sink and even a coffee maker.
The private Captain's Quarters are forward with centerline queen size berth, dual cedar-lined hanging lockers and plenty of drawer storage.
Just outside the main stateroom and convenient to the main salon is the Head: with fully enclosed stall shower, electric flushing toilett and, full-size vanity.
The 351 Sedan offers maximum comfort and utility both inside out out. Sleeps 6 .
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To report suspected child abuse, call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
How does Child Protection Investigation work?
The investigation process begins with a report of child abuse and/or neglect of a child living in a family, day care center and restrictive care facilities, or a foster home. Reports are received by our Centralized Intake Unit, which consists of trained social workers to screen calls to determine if the reported information constitutes a report of child abuse and/or neglect that Child Welfare should investigate.
The report must concern:
- an alleged child victim under the age of eighteen,
- a parent or caretaker as the alleged perpetrator or with alleged or unknown culpability in the maltreatment, and
- an allegation that the condition of the child presents a substantial risk of harm to his health or welfare.
The child protection investigation worker investigates the allegations made by the reporter in order to determine whether or not a child has been abused and/or neglected. In addition to the determination of the validity of the report, the worker is responsible for assessing the risk of further harm or injury to a child victim.
How long can the service be received?
The service can be received for as long as it takes to complete the child protection investigation. Once the investigation has been completed, the case is closed if the finding is invalid, or transferred to the Family Services Program if it is valid and there is a need for ongoing sources to the family.
If the child abuse and/or neglect is serious enough to remove the child from the home, the case is staffed prior to the removal and an instanter order is obtained from a judge. The child is then placed in foster care. However, prior to removal, reasonable efforts are made to prevent the removal.


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Millions of Americans these days use credit unions as an alternative to traditional banks. In some surveys, banking institutions have a lower approval rating than the United States Congress. Many people believe that banks are more interested in satisfying their shareholders than serving the needs of customers. They feel that credit unions value their business more than banking institutions. Banks are often busier than unions. As a result, some people feel that their services are subpar. This is another reason why people are doing more of their banking with credit institutions. The following five reasons are why more Americans are doing business with these institutions:
Credit Unions Are Easy To Join
According to one financial expert, about 40 million Americans are eligible to join a credit union and do not know it! You can join one and benefit from becoming a new member almost immediately. Another way in which you can join one is through your church or employer. Or maybe a family member or friend is already a member. They can help you open an account. There are over 8,000 unions in the United States. You should not have a problem finding one. Research the Internet and find the best one to serve your needs.
Credit Unions Promote Ownership
The executives of a banking institution oftentimes are more concerned about making profits for their shareholders. The customer is often neglected. The shareholders are the owners of a bank and share in the profits. Executives often feel pressure to satisfy them. For example, if a bank imposes a fee on customers, it does not affect shareholders. People become frustrated because they are paying more for their banking, but their needs are not served. Both credit unions and banks are in the business of making money. The difference is that credit institutions put customers first and profit second. The thinking behind this is that if you take care of customers' needs, then they will continue to do business with them. If you give people what they want, why should they go somewhere else? Union members are the owners and customers of their branch. Banks tend to put shareholders first and customer service second. The customers and shareholders are separate. People that are part of one have a strong sense of community because they share ownership. They realize that their actions affect other members. For example, if someone does not repay a loan, it will negatively affect other members. This can make it more difficult for someone else to get a loan. An ancient slogan is, "not for profit, not for charity, but for service," and credit institutions still operate under this slogan.
Credit Unions Offer Lower Interest Rates
Generally, these institutions offer lower interest rates on loans and fees than banks. According to one National Credit organization, the interest rate on a new car loan is almost 7% dealing with a bank. However, the rate is about 5.5% when borrowing from a credit union. Unions offer free accounts and do not charge fees. At many banks, you have to deposit at least $25 in to open an account. They are regulated by the federal government. Because of this, they cannot charge more than 18% on loans and credit cards. This is great for customers because it protects them from being charged outrageous fees. They offer free checking and lower interest rates on auto and student loans. If you are thinking about purchasing a home, you should think about applying for a home loan at a your local branch. Interest rates are often lower for mortgage loans than at a bank.
Credit Unions Are Great For Business Start-Ups
Contact a credit institution if you are thinking about starting a business. Ask them to help you get started. If you already have an account, getting a business loan will be easier. Many times, banks are reluctant to give people loans to start up businesses. They are ideal for small business people. They are more willing to offer suggestions on how to make your business succeed. Think of them as being a cheerleader for you. They will take you through every step you need to know so that you can get off to a good start. If you pay off the loan and prosper, it benefits all the members. It will make it easier to borrow more money in the future and expand your business.
Credit Unions Promote Financial Literacy
Banks often do not inform customers about important financial information. Many Americans are financially illiterate. They do not know how to balance a checking account, or properly use credit cards. Identity theft is a big problem in the United States. Some people do not know what they can do to prevent it. Credit institutions are more likely to explain these things to customers. Some of them offer financial seminars on topics such as real estate and stock market investing. You should look through some of their brochures. If you do not understand something, do not hesitate to ask an employee.
Credit unions are easy to join and you should take advantage of all the services they offer. They give you the opportunity to be an owner in their enterprise and offer low interest rates than banks. If you are looking to start up a business, they are ideal for you. They promote financial literacy, which will help you make better financial choices. They are a great alternative to traditional banks and you should consider opening an account.
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I love to shop. It's my thing. It makes me happy, it distracts me, it's also good cardio (that's a scientific fact, don't question it!). My regular stomping ground is the Manchester Trafford Centre, because it has everything the 3 S's that every girl needs. Shops, Starbucks, Snacks!
And whenever I'm out shopping, there's nothing I love more than to spend too much time in The Body Shop. I regularly wander around, rubbing bits of the lotions over every bit of arm I can cover, smell every soap… I'm basically a nuisance. But I can never decide!
Last week, after a particularly down day, I knew I had to find a good scent as my lovely Hugo Boss is officially on it's last legs! So I excitedly tried out the new Body Mists, and was delighted to find that they have so many sales in there at the moment. So it made sense for me to buy multiple items, right?
So I splashed out on these three beauties, plus a cute little exfoliation brush for my face! These scents smell absolutely gorgeous. The Grapefruit is very sharp, so you don't need much; the coconut is just every bloggers dream to smell and the Mango is a perfect every day scent.
I cannot brag about this little beauties enough – and for £7.50 it just makes sense! They do also offer the scents in perfumes, but I wanted these little stunners to add to my collection of beauty products! The only issue with me doing that is that the bottles are glass, so I have to be careful I don't let my usual clumsy self drop them!
So if you're looking for some especially fruity, beautiful smells then remember to stop at The Body Shop – they had so many more fragrances in there, so you'll definitely find something for you!
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The present report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global adhesives and sealants market along with a detailed study of the regional markets including North America, Japan, Asia and Europe. The competition in the respective market is intense with few large players viz. Henkel, H.B. Fuller, Sika and 3M. The competitive landscape along with the company profiles of the leading players in the market is discussed in detail.
By combining SPSS Inc.'s data integration and analysis capabilities with our relevant findings, we have predicted the future growth of the industry. We employed various significant variables that have an impact on this industry and created regression models with SPSS Base to determine the future direction of the industry. Before deploying the regression model, the relationship between several independent or predictor variables and the dependent variable was analyzed using standard SPSS output, including charts, tables and tests.
Complete report available @ http://www.marketreportsonline.com/347242.html.
Adhesive is a broad term as it incorporates various materials like cement, glue, mucilage, and paste among others. Adhesives majorly comprise of polymers, which harden either in a physical manner or as a result of a chemical reaction, and are generally classified on the basis of their curing, or bonding, mechanism. On the other hand, sealant is a soft, pliable material that changes state to become solid after application, and is chiefly employed for the prevention of air, noise, dust, fire, smoke, and liquid penetration, where structural strength is not required. Sealants fall between the higher-strength adhesives and extremely low-strength putties and caulks. Adhesives and sealants are categorized on the basis of whether the bonding involves a physical or chemical mechanism.
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The key factors driving growth of the global adhesives and sealants industry include expanding construction industry, growing transportation sector and increasing demand of green products. The end-use markets for the adhesives and sealants are highly correlated with the global economic conditions and the GDP. The global adhesives and sealants market is likely to be driven by the ameliorating the Asia Pacific markets, skewed trends in the US transportation sector and increasing demand for more environment friendly products. In addition, the growing application of adhesives in the medical applications is expected to bring new opportunities to the market. However, the growth of global adhesives and sealants industry is hindered by the strict regulatory compliance imposed on manufacturers and fluctuating raw material prices. Browse complete Table of Contents @ http://www.marketreportsonline.com/347242-toc.html.
Adhesives and sealants are utilized in several industries including packaging, automotive, electronics, footwear, construction repair and remodeling, textiles, consumer goods, and shipbuilding. Among all the applications, packing, construction industry, durable assembly and transportation sector accounts a major part of adhesives and sealants.
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The periodical (17 year) cicadas are emerging in Centre County, PA this year! This morning I saw some emerging. Some were still light colored and soft- fresh out of their exoskeletons. Can you believe these awesome looking alien insects have been living under the soil drinking juice from tree roots for 17 years?! What a life!
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Polarseal are a leading researcher, manufacturer, and supplier of flexible material conversion applications for a whole host of industries, from healthcare to aviation. PolarSeal approached Rooster Marketing looking for a new website, accompanying photography and an overall brand alignment. The new website and brand update reinforce PolarSeal's position as market leaders and truly skilled manufacturers.
When PolarSeal first came to Rooster they did so with a website that focused solely on their machinery and production process; It was a harsh site that was very matter-of-fact. What Rooster Marketing did was, after extensive market and company research, design and built a website that shifted this focus to celebrate PolarSeal's amazing people with machinery being secondary. After all, with any manufacturing business, your team are your primary tools.
The new fully responsive website for PolarSeal truly reflects their corporate ethos and skill as a producer. It too is a clean cut and highly functional site, which, intentionally, serves to highlight their heavy involvement in the medical sphere.
When applying PolarSeal's brand to the new website, we found it to be lacking amidst the new corporate feel and imagery. Their logo featured burgundy and yellow which contradicted with their primary manufacturing focus of medical bandages and equipment. As a solution, we updated their logo to include cool blues and crisp whites to emit a clean clinical feel that was softened by the website photography and people-centric focus.
To populate the new website with imagery that complemented the new design, Rooster Marketing directed and undertook a Photoshoot. The aim for this was to portray PolarSeal as the high-end, clean and professional company that they are. To achieve this, we planned natural shots to capture staff at work and the product production process. This included capturing individuals separately checking products or working collaboratively. The lighting in these images was critical; they absolutely had to be clean, light, bright and white.
The overall results of these photos really give PolarSeal that modern twist that they were looking for. The inclusion of key tones, whites and shades of blue will helped to achieve this and provided a subtle not toward their heavy involvement with the healthcare industry and so avoided the need to 'shout about it.'
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By Chris Hayes | Tue, 09/06/2016 - 20:52
When the Penguins hired Jim Rutherford as their general manager in 2014, it seemed like a temporary move. The former Carolina Hurricanes GM would spend his two years in Pittsburgh, and then hand the keys to Jason Botterill; the man whom several people thought deserved the job in the first place.
Two years later, Rutherford remains with the Penguins. This past June, he stood on the ice at the SAP Center in San Jose, hoisting the Stanley Cup above his head. Then, in July, he agreed to a three-year contract extension, which will keep him in Pittsburgh through the 2018-2019 season.
Many expected Rutherford to be gone by now and for Botterill, the protégé for so many years under both Rutherford and former GM Ray Shero, to take the reins. But if Botterill , the current associate general manager, truly wants the job, he will have to wait even longer.
Then there's Bill Guerin. The former Penguins winger, who won the Stanley Cup with the club as a player in 2009, is currently the assistant GM of the team and showing that he too could be capable of becoming an NHL general manager in the future.
It's a good problem for the Penguins to have, and they get to put it on the backburner for three more years. But when Rutherford finally does depart, will the position be Botterill's to lose, or could Guerin be a viable option?
"I think the Penguins have a lot of faith in both of those guys," said Bob Grove, the studio host for the Penguins Radio Network. "I think the Penguins understand they have in both of those guys two very capable hockey people who already have a lot of experience, both as players and as assistant general managers."
Grove said that an advantage that Botterill could hold over Guerin is his expansive experience in the front office, as well as his knowledge of the league's salary cap.
"That is just so integral to everything that a GM does," Grove said. "It's not just about, 'How do I manage the salary cap this coming season?' The people who manage the cap best are those who are planning years ahead of time for the way it's going to affect their hockey club.
"That's one of the huge advantages that Jason Botterill has. He's immersed himself in that for several years. He understands it frontwards and backwards, and that's a big part of being a GM."
Bob Errey, a former Penguin and the current color analyst on Penguins TV broadcasts, said that although Guerin is less polished in the front office, it doesn't mean he isn't learning quickly.
"When you're in that position, you have to be like a sponge," Errey said. "He's done a great job of that."
With what seems like two talented front office guys vying for the same future job opening, it would be natural to think there could be some competition or hard feelings between Botterill and Guerin. But both Grove and Errey said that's just not who those guys are.
"They're team players," Errey said, "and you have to be in that kind of situation. We all know about Bill Guerin and his leadership, and Botterill is a team player, too. He realizes there's enough work to go around."
"The job is so intense in the amount of work that needs done," Grove said. "You need to surround yourself with really good people. The more you have, I think the better it is."
Most hockey people believe that Botterill is already more than qualified to be an NHL GM. He was even considered to become the general manager of the new Las Vegas franchise that will enter the league in 2017.
Although Guerin trails Botterill in experience, he almost certainly has a bright future in the business, as well. So when Rutherford exits, and when one of the two likely takes his place, it could leave the other in an awkward position.
"It just seems to me that both Botterill and Guerin enjoy Pittsburgh," Grove said. "They understand the expectations here and they seem quite happy. There's lots to think of. Botterill certainly has a ton of great experience, so as teams reevaluate their general manger situations in the near future, I think Jason Botterill should be in the conversation."
Errey said that both guys probably aren't too concerned with what will happen down the line.
"They know what they're doing here is not a race," he said. "You're trying to learn, you're trying to make yourself better everyday. You just have to keep your nose to the grindstone and keep trying to learn. There's plenty of work to go around for all of them."
Grove also suggested that just because Rutherford signed a three-year extension at age 67, it doesn't mean he is guaranteed to walk away after the contract expires.
"I just would say that people ought to be open to the possibility," Grove said. "It's always good to be careful and don't just get into assuming something is going to happen at a future date.
What if Jim Rutherford wins another Stanley Cup and he's really enjoying himself, and he gets to the end of another contract and thinks, 'Hey, I still love what I'm doing,' and the Penguins still think he's the best guy for the job. I'm just throwing that out there."
Whatever musical chairs occur in the Penguins front office over the next few years, the organization can take pride in the fact that there are multiple men who are capable of leading the team in the present and future.
"It's not about the dollar," Errey said. "It's about winning. They're all in a good position and they recognize that. These guys all get along and they work tirelessly. I hope we can keep them all around for three more years. We'll wait and see."


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"I have puss pockets in the back of my throat. "
I first got the puss pockets in the back of my throat when I had mono about two years ago, they haven't returned until now, I don't feel like my mono has flared up again, so what may be the cause and how to I get rid of them or suppress them?
I would recommend going to see your primary care doctor about this issue. You are definitely right that a mono infection can cause the formation of pus in the back of the throat. However, since you've already had a mono infection, you should be immune and this shouldn't be the cause the pus in the back of your throat this time. This means that other infections need to be ruled out. Most importantly, it is necessary to rule out a strep throat infection. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria that can infect the throat, and it is one of the most common forms of throat infection. It can cause pus in the back of the throat, together with a usually quite severe sore throat. It is important to diagnosis the condition, because it needs to be treated with antibiotics. Your primary care doctor can examine your throat and can take a swab to test it for strep throat. If this is positive, then they will be able to give you a prescription for antibiotics to help clear up the infection quickly. Make an appointment to see your doctor at your earliest convenience. I hope you are feeling better soon!
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Friday, October 16 // 7:00-9:00PM
Meade Hall (across from McGuffey Park on 2nd and Jefferson St. NW)
The Makers Series is hosted by Christ Episcopal Church (and co-sponsored by The Garage and New City Arts Initiative) during which three artists present their work and then briefly speak about their creative process. Towards the end of the night, the floor opens up for Q&A. Our aim is to cultivate an artist salon that is both informal and thoughtful. We want to provide an opportunity for artists to present their work in front of a captive audience and to also invite them to share the less glamorous parts of their experience – the failures alongside the successes, the frustrations with the inspiration; everything that goes into the finished product. Simply put, The Makers Series is meant to be a platform on which artists can present their work in an honest way.
Please join us on October 16 for The Art of Design, featuring Greg Breeding (Journey Group), David Murray (WillowTree Apps) and Annie Temmink (designer extraordinaire).


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Dine4Six is a remarkable concept to meet amazing new people and have a wonderful time – plus you pay everything in advance so you can enjoy yourself completely without having to settle a bill at the end!I Love Foodies, 19 Jan, 2018
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Police say a car's old tire caused an accident in Woodbridge last weekend that killed a woman who was out walking her dog.
The driver of the car, Mohamed-Kareem Mohamed, 21, has been charged with reckless driving and insufficient tire tread dept.
Police say Mohamed was driving his 1998 BMW near the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Clipper Drive shortly before 9:40 a.m. Saturday when he lost control of the car. The vehicle ran onto the sidewalk, striking 58-year-old Zenaida Ines Jimenez, who was walking her dog.
Jimenez was transported to an area hospital, where she died shortly after.
Mohamed, of Woodbridge, remained on the scene.
Authorities say a tire on the BMW had insufficient tread, causing the car to lose control on the wet pavement.
Jimenez's dog was not injured and was released to family members.


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Potted is Celebrating 10 Years!
is one of my all time favorite stores in all of LA. They have unique things and their store is so well done and inspiring that you want to linger and then take it all home. Which is one reason why they are celebrating 10 years!
Potted also happens to be co-owned by Mary Gray, one of the few people who gave me a break when I first came to Los Angeles. Mary was an established and successful set decorator when I was trying to break into the film industry. She took me on without knowing anything about me and let me shop for her. She was also kind to me. It is so rare to experience kindness when you're starting out in the industry.
As time went on Mary gave me another huge opportunity. She let me decorate a set by myself. It wasn't just any set. It was a big commercial with multiple sets.
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the DP. I remember holding my breath as they both walked in to look at the set for the first time. But, I figured if Mary trusted me it should be ok and it was. Since then, and after, me leaving the film industry Mary has been a role model and mentor. Her store doing well is not surprising. She is incredibly talented with impeccable taste and a heart of gold. Why would she not be doing well?
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on Potted last week. We happened to be passing by on our way back from downtown so we stopped in. It's not just my favorite store, it is also P's. She loves it! She's developed an affinity for air plants and the unique pots that suit them best. Potted has plenty of both. We bought a few things including this lovely planter by Esther Pottery from here in Los Angeles. I'm absolutely in love with it....along with everything else in that store!
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State legislation may bring peace to L.A. water district war
The California Assembly approved legislation Thursday that would end a long-standing turf war between two Los Angeles County water districts.
For much of the last decade, the Lakewood-based Water Replenishment District has been fighting with the Commerce-based Central Basin Municipal Water District for control of groundwater aquifers that could be used to store thousands of acre feet of water each year. The battle, which The Times reported on earlier this year, has included extensive litigation, lobbying and aggressive PR tactics, all funded with taxpayer dollars.
State Sen. Alan Lowenthal's bill, SB 1386, would give the Replenishment District the primary authority to manage groundwater storage in the area. It passed on a 50-5 vote in the Assembly on Thursday. The Senate must now approve it once more before it goes to Gov. Jerry Brown.
"Enough is enough," Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) said in a recent statement. "It's time we move forward as a region, and I believe SB 1386 provides us with the path to resolution."
The unused storage space is considered an extremely valuable resource because it could allow purveyors to store extra water in wet years and save it for dry ones, when imported water prices surge.
The Replenishment District has long argued it should oversee a new storage system. The agency is in charge of monitoring groundwater levels in the southern portion of the county, covering 43 cities from La Habra Heights to Manhattan Beach.
But Central Basin, a water wholesaler that serves Southeast Los Angeles County, blocked a recent effort to develop a new storage plan, arguing that the Replenishment District's policies unfairly benefit its constituents in the South Bay.
Assemblyman Charles Calderon (D-Whittier) launched into a tirade against water districts in general.
"We ought to abolish all the water districts: They are useless; they have no function whatsoever," he said. "Now they are bringing us into the middle of this fight.... I think we should let it go."
Assemblyman Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) then rose in support of the bill, noting that Cedillo and Calderon have close ties to Central Basin. Cedillo's son works for the agency, and Calderon's brother has served as one of its top consultants.
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This exciting four-day festival gives dancers of all levels of proficiency the opportunity to meet and learn from the most renowned Latino and Salsa Dancers in the world. As the third edition of the International Salsa Festival to be held in the exotic city of Marrakech, organizers are ready to welcome participants and spectators in a vibrant atmosphere, buzzing with excitement.
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501 New Communications Technology: Theory and Practice (3)
Examines the applications and implications of the new communications technologies, including satellites, the Internet, non-broadcast video operations, and digital technology. Intellectual property and other legal as well as ethical, economic, and aesthetic issues are covered, as is their impact in the production process (e.g., PC based multimedia presentations). Hands-on activities supplement lectures and class discussions.
502 Professional Writing (3)
Examines practical writing tools and techniques appropriate for varied institutional settings and publics. The tools and techniques include an examination of desktop publishing, technical communications, and traditional as well as electronic document design. Students may also explore topics of their particular interest, ranging from technical documentation to documents designed for electronic distribution.
503 Public Presentation (3)
The course is designed to create an awareness of effective speech delivery for various media and audiences through lectures and practical exercises. The use of supplemental materials, including handouts and PC-based presentations, is also covered.
504 Film History (3)
Introduction to film history, aesthetics, and the relationship between film and society. In-class viewings supplement lectures, readings and discussions. The class focus can change on a semester basis.
505 TV Criticism (3)
Analyzes television, cable and other electronically distributed programming with respect to their form and content. The role of the media critic, the basis for criticism, and the relationship between the media and society are also examined. In-class viewings supplement lectures, readings, and discussions.
506 Communications Law and Policy (3)
Examines legal topics relevant to the communications field. Subjects include the FCC, regulation and deregulation, libel and slander, privacy, and copyright issues. Both traditional and emerging media are covered.
520 Health Communication (3)
This core course of the Health Communication Track will introduce students to the field's fundamental principles. It includes an in-depth look at the delivery of healthcare systems and communication issues that affect them. These include an overview of health communication practices, its societal impact, and the tools a practitioner can use to reach diverse audiences and integrative medical systems. Selected readings will be assigned and students will engage in hands-on-activities.
522 Leadership In Communications (3)
This course introduces the student to the principles and dynamics in leadership. It will also provide motivation for the student to view the organization from a holistic and global point of view applying their skills of facilitation, mediation and clarification of the organization's process message. It provides a sound basis for the acquisition of leadership skills, including both management and administration.
531 Media Production I (3)
Introduces students to broadcast and non-broadcast production equipment and operations, including basic scriptwriting skills. Students serve as producers, directors, writers, and crew for a variety of productions. In-class exercises supplement lectures; students may be required to spend additional hours outside class to complete various projects.
532 Media Production II (3)
Continues the study of Media Production I, including more complex techniques and special effects. Electronic field production and editing skills are also emphasized. Students may be required to spend additional hours outside class to complete various projects. (Prerequisite: COMM 531.)
533 Advanced Media Production (3)
Examines advanced broadcast and non-broadcast production techniques. Topics can range from advanced lighting to aesthetics to designing and creating multimedia presentations. The class focus can change on a semester basis. Students may be required to spend additional hours outside class to complete various projects. (Prerequisites: COMM 531; COMM 532.)
534 Video Editing (3)
Examines A/B roll editing techniques and underlying aesthetic principles. Students will also be introduced to non-linear editing and may be required to spend additional hours outside class to complete various projects. (Prerequisites: COMM 531; COMM 532.)
535 PC-Based Media Production (3)
Examines production techniques geared for a computer environment. Topics include PC-based video editing, digital compression options, graphics, and audio integration, selecting the appropriate medium for a specific task and available production outlets. The latter range from disk-based multimedia and hypermedia presentations to the Internet. Students may be required to spend additional hours outside class to complete various projects.
536 Introduction to Theater Production (3)
Presents basic principles and practices in the technical aspects of producing a play on stage. Examines behind-the-scene organization and stage management. Practical exercises supplement in-class lectures and discussions. Students may be required to spend additional hours outside class to complete various projects.
538 Web Page Design and Communication Perspectives (3)
Provides students with the skills and abilities to write and design web pages for the World Wide Web from a creative standpoint, as well as a tool for advertising, publicity, and public relations purposes.
540 Complementary Healthcare (3)
This course will focus on fundamental issues that underlie complementary healthcare including alternative medicine, legal policies, reimbursement, training, and educational opportunities for those involved in complementary healthcare. Students will examine the theoretical basis of Complementary or Holistic Healthcare, its history, its current status, and its future potential.
555 Professional Contribution (0)
Under the direction of the Communication Arts faculty, students prepare projects that can include a thesis, a professional contribution, or a professional performance. Students develop an in-depth study of a scholarly issue and a practical application of the information in that analysis in a creative format. Completion of both the in-depth scholarly study and the practical application are required for successful completion of the course.
561 Media Management (3)
Examines administrative principles and procedures relevant for broadcast and non-broadcast media operations. Topics include staffing issues, management styles, and how to remain competitive in a highly volatile environment.
562 Media Promotion and Publicity (3)
Introduces students to integrated techniques for effectively conveying an organization's messages to relevant clients, including internal constituencies and the public. Various promotion and publicity techniques are also covered. Hands-on activities supplement lectures, readings, and discussions.
595 Internship (3)
Involves practical experience under the direction of qualified professionals at cooperating communications organizations and institutions. Internships may also be held at appropriate departments at Marywood University, such as Marywood's TV studio and Public Relations Office.
598 Special Topics (variable credit)
To meet the growing needs of both the communication and media industries, we are constantly researching and updating a unique set of courses designed to enhance the knowledge base and skill level of our graduate students. Special Topics courses will, in most cases, serve as electives and include courses for our media management, production health communication, and production tracks.
599 Independent Study (variable credit)
Designed for the individual student's interests under faculty direction. Course descriptions for the graduate courses in Art and Public Administration may be found in the respective program sections of the catalog.


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Cheryl and Randy
My husband and I were actually married before he went to prison. We had been together for two years, married for one and had a beautiful daughter together. He had a good job and we had just bought our first home. Our life was just like yours. We struggled, we succeeded; we loved, we fought; we laughed, we cried. When Randy and I met, he was on parole and had been out of prison for 4 months. Ours was a whirlwind romance, but for someone who had spent almost 5 years locked up, the need for freedom was still there.
Just like any newly married couple, we had our problems. He drank, I cried. He partied, I cried more. We seperated but we always came back together. We couldn't NOT be together. We were the air to each other. Although then, we didn't realize how much.
The stresses grew. My husband started using cocaine given to him by a co-worker. Soon after, he switched to crack-cocaine. He ended up losing his job. He still kept up the act, but I knew something was going on. I thought he was cheating. And he was, but not with a flesh and blood woman. His mistress came to him in a small pipe whispering hope, love and escape by way of a blue-ish smoke.
I was naive. I had no idea what was going on. I had never done drugs. Didn't even know what they looked like. I couldn't understand why he couldn't just stop. I would yell and scream. I would cry and beg. Didn't he love me? Soon, everything we had worked so hard for started to come up missing. When we ran out of things to pawn, he started stealing. I had no idea how bad it was.
Since That Day...
My husband has been in and out or prison 3 times. He is on his 4th stint now. 12 year conviction for theft.
Unfortunatly, most of his charges were old. They were charges from before he decided that he was tired of the life he was living. He had finally gotten clean and was in rehab.
I have gone back and forth many times about what I should do. Should I stay or should I go? Where would my life be now if I hadn't stayed.
I can honestly look back and say I don't have regrets. Would I have done things differently? Perhaps. But the past is the past and there it will stay. I don't have regrets. My past has made me who I am.
The bottom line is this...
I married my husband for better or worse. We have been through worse. Now, we are working on better.
Something Positive
My husband and I have had a life together in and out of prison. With the issues that I have gone through as a prison wife, I decided to reach out and help others like me. So I have started a non-profit organization to help women like me and children of inmates. It is rightly called Prison Without Walls because we are locked up right along with our spouses and parents. We are the forgotten ones of society. Please feel free to check out my web site, read my blog about some of my experiences with my husband.
My husbands artwork
Until These Tears Don't Have to Cry
I am sleeping, though not soundly. These days, I am in a state of consciousness that is half sleep due to sheer fatigue and half awake because of fear.
The fear is for my husband. Both afraid he will come home and fear that he will not.
I hear the window open and a thud. Then, nothing. I lay in the bed listening. I rise and go to find my husband, the man I love dearly, in a heap on the floor beneath the window. I check his breathing. Shallow, but it is there. I shake him awake and his eyes pop open and he looks into my eyes for a moment. As recognition dawns on him, he pulls me down on the floor beside him.
"Shh!! There are people out there" Sweat dots his upper lip. He is whispering as to not make his whereabouts known. It is surreal. Almost like playing cops and robbers when I was a kid. But this is no game.
"Honey, there is no one out there, please just lie down and go to sleep." I sigh almost begging him.
"No, there are people after me. Can't you see their flash lights? I can hear them talking."
I oblige him and look at the window. I hear the song of the crickets. Nothing more. I see nothing but darkness. We live on a dirt road with only one neighbor. There is no one out there. After a 3 day drug binge, my husband is hallucinating.
Between exhaustion, lack of food, and the paranoia induced by crack cocaine, he is not in his right mind. Tears well up in my eyes and I blink them away because there is no time to cry. My husband's life depends on me getting him to sleep.
"Come lay down on the bed under the covers. They won't see you there." I finally tell him.
After a little more arguing, he complies and lies down. I look at him. He is filthy. His feet are cracked and bleeding from walking for three days in flip flops. Skin is torn on his arms and legs from hiding in thickly wooded areas to avoid cops and other imagined enemies. He is gaunt and needs food, but not right now.
Worried about leaving him for even a second, I go down the hall to the bathroom and fetch a bowl of warm water, towels, and a wash cloth. No time for soap. Bringing my supplies to the bed, I sit beside him. Fever has set in. Tremors rack his body as he lies there, mumbling in his sleep. The tears try to come again; yet again I tamp them down impatiently, knowing that the luxury to sit and cry is one I cannot indulge in.
I dip the wash cloth in the water and wring it out. Quickly wiping the worst of the grime from his face, arms, and legs, I then look at his feet. Now the tears flow freely and I do not try to stop them. I move further down the bed to his feet and begin washing them, my tears mingling with the nearly black water.
I am reminded of Sunday school when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. How it spoke of his unconditional love for them. The words of my favorite hymn, in the times that I need the most strength, escape my lips as I wash and cry my pain away.
"I am weak but though art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk, Close to Thee"
I finish washing the best that I can. I cover my husband, the man I promised to love through good times and bad, sickness and health. I lie down beside him and hold him, much like I would my children. His tremors finally subside and his sleep turns almost serene. I do not sleep. For when you are the watchman, you do not sleep.
And I wonder, not for the first time, how long it will be until these tears don't have to fall. My husband stirs and rolls over to his side, wrapping his arms around me. Though I do not like him very much in this moment, I let him cling to me, knowing that he needs to hang on to something real.
In the morning light, he rises. He looks me in the eye and neither of us speaks. I turn to rise and he stops me, gently pulling me back down. He searches my eyes for forgiveness and I will not look at him.
"I'm sorry." He says. I do not speak still. I will not remind him of what he cannot remember.
Hours later, I sit at my computer and I write. I write and I write. This is my release. And then to him, I show him what I've written, the words my mouth cannot speak.
Hours stretch into days
I've been waiting
I pray to God he'll see the light
Not looking forward to this fight
I'll get mad, he'll hang his head
and instead of leaving, I'll stay instead
(but) through these tears
I'll keep waiting
Through this pain
that I'll keep taking
Upon myself so maybe I'll see
A glimpse of the man he used to be
And I'll keep on waiting
through it all
Until these tears don't have to fall
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