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Delusion No. 2: To maximize your chances of getting good referrals, it's best to move from one networking group to another at regular intervals.
This is called "scorched-earth" networking, and it's about as friendly as it sounds. The scorched-earth networker burns and pillages for new business. He's a hunter at business meetings, more interested in bagging the big sale than in building relationships and helping others. He does everything we say not to do if you want to build your business through referrals. He represents the absolute worst in networking.
The scorched-earth networker is constantly dissatisfied with the quantity and quality of the referrals he's getting, so he moves on. He flits from one networking group to another, doesn't establish any roots or relationships, networks relentlessly with everyone he meets (often inappropriately), believes that being highly visible is the key to referral success, and expects referrals from others even though he has done nothing that would make anyone else want to help him.
Serious networkers understand that, in order to build mature, healthy and mutually profitable relationships, they must devote a lot of time and effort to growing those relationships.
Have you heard the old saying, "Time equals money?" This is never truer than when it comes to membership in a referral-networking group. The longer you are committed to building the relationships, the greater the results you will experience.
Scorched Earth word-of-mouth marketing does not work, because building your business through word-of-mouth is about cultivating relationships with people who get to know you and trust you. People do business with people they have confidence in. One of the most important things I've learned in the past two decades is this: It's not what you know, or who you know, it's how well you know them that counts. If you go into this process understanding this one key point, you will have a better opportunity to build your business through word-of-mouth.
Avoid this pitfall if you want to create meaningful relationsips.
"Word of mouth is one of the most powerful forms of marketing. The cost of acquiring a new customer is almost always more than up selling an existing one, or getting their repeat business." ~ Natalie Sisson, Founder of "The Ultimate Resource for Female Entrepreneurs"
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Chelsea Stun Barcelona to Reach Final
Barcelona's stunning elimination from Europe's most prestigious club tournament came three days after a home defeat to Real Madrid. Is this the end of the road for this team and who might Chelsea meet in the final? WSJ's Jonathan Clegg reports.
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Nü House's design, with its beautiful wood façade, stands out as the most chic structure in Quito. Our guests will be immediately transported to pleasantly relaxing rooms that incorporate wood, stone, in an ambiance that is both natural and modern. Nü House boutique hotel prides itself on providing its guests with a unique experience.
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Borderline monopolistic gaming retail giant GameStop has a whole lot of clout here in The States. When you're the only major gaming-specific retail chain left, you can do things like randomly dropping the prices on video game consoles that are normally immune to such price cuts due to the razor-thin profit margins manufacturers have built into their business model. We won't bore you with an in-depth explanation of why this scheme works out quite well for Sony et alia, as the important news here is that GameStop now offers the 160GB PlayStation 3 Slim system for a mere $200.
For those keeping score at home, that's $50 less than the price tag attached to the system as recently as last night.
The reasons for this drastic price cut remain a mystery, and GameStop doesn't seem to be offering any insight on the decision, but there is a large amount of speculation that this is a pre-emptive attempt to disgorge the company's backstock of PS3 consoles before the impending (yet still hypothetical) release of the next console generation. Specifically, it is widely presumed that Sony may be announcing its next console at the annual E3 conference this June, and it seems likely that GameStop would want to move as many PS3 units as possible before prospective buyers become more keen on just waiting for the PlayStation 4 instead.
Regardless, the system is far from dead, and big-name releases are still hitting shelves on a pretty regular basis. For instance, Assassin's Creed 3, or the recently announced, PS3-exclusive God of War: Ascension. Point being: If you suddenly have the urge to pick up a PlayStation 3, you wouldn't be dropping that $200 on a moribund system. If anything, you'll have the benefit of being able to pick up all of those PS3 titles you may have missed over the system's last half-decade of existence for far less money than the early adopters who convinced themselves that frugality is for losers. So go, spend money, consume. It's the American way.


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Hi,Below query failed which executing in sql 2005 64Bit and large memoryselect count(*) AS Buffered_Page_CountÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ÃÂ ,count(*) * 8192 / (1024 * 1024) as Buffer_Pool_MBfrom sys.dm_os_buffer_descriptorsMsg 8115, Level 16, State 2, Line 4Arithmetic overflow error converting expression to data type int.but it work fine in my test server which running 2GB of ram with sql 2005
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i have a table there is 17 columns in 17 column 3 are number and other are varchar . when i try to display all data of that column error occures.
one more intersting think is when i try to display 6 column then grid show there data an no more error occures.
when i run my project this error occures in grid view
Arithmetic operation resulted in an overflow.
hi all,
While executing select statement for a table then iam
getting arithmetic overflow error.I found that retrieviing the data for a
particular column showed that error ,sum() for that column is showing error.Is
there any way i can rectify this problem.PLZ HELP ME.
thanks in advance
I upgraded to 4.0 and I'm now getting "Arithmetic operation resulted in an overflow Error" whenever I try to call information from the database. I'm using MySQL ODBC 5.1 for the site.
When I first started getting the error I could only return integer values and was using the connection string:
Driver={MySQL ODBC 5.1 Driver};Server=localhost;Database=myDataBase;User=myUsername;Password=myPassword;Option= Arithmetic overflow error converting expression to data type int. I have a table with a row called row1, this row1 is a bigint and has values from 0 To 4278190080
I am running a query such as: select top 1 * from tableA where row1 <= (((73*256+62)*256+53)*256 + 12)
How can I get this to work? I tried to do where cast(row1 as float) <= ....... but I get the same error.
I have a table with a row called row1, this row1 is a bigint and has values from 0 To 4278190080
I am running a query such as: select top 1 * from tableA where row1 <= (((73*256+62)*256+53)*256 + 12)
How can I get this to work? I tried to do where cast(row1 as float) <= ....... but I get the same error.
I do not understand how this problem happens, and I need help. The code below is very simple. It collects data entered into controls; instantiates a class; then sends the data to a class method for processing. No resulting value is returned to this code.
You can see that there are no areithmetic operations performed on the data, but I sometimes get the error "arithmetic operation resulted in an overflow" right here on the last line cRating.SetRating(etc...).
Protected Sub btnSetRating_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnSetRating.Click
Dim cRating As Rating = New Rating
Dim dMatchDate As DateTime
Dim sType As String
Dim iSetID As Integer
Dim iHPlayerID As Integer
Dim iAPlayerID As Integer
Dim iHTableRun As Byte
Dim iATableRun As Byte
Dim iH8Break As Byte
Dim iA8Break As Byte
Dim iHe8s8 As Byte
Dim iAe8s8 As Byte
Dim iH15BRn As Byte
Dim iA15BRn As Byte
Dim iHwins As Byte
Dim iAwins As Byte
dMatchDate = Calendar1.SelectedDate
sType = ddlType.SelectedValue
iSetID = txtSet.Text
iHPlayerID = txtHomePid.Text
iAPlayerID = txtAwayPid.Text
iHTableRun = txt0H_runs.Text
iATableRun = txt0A_runs.Tex
I have a major problem. Things were going great until I came across this little bug(?) which has thrown a stick in my spokes. As I will demonstrate below, it seems that when defining certain numbers Visual Studio will throw an overflow error and I have no
idea how to resolve this issue.
Dim T As ULong = 14774537964905701134 'Overflow error in the IDE
Dim M As ULong = ULong.MaxValue '(18446744073709551615) we are below the maximum value so it should work, right?
The one solution I have found is that we can use the following declaration instead.
Dim T As ULong = ULong.Parse("14774537964905701134")
However, to make matters even more complicated the value in question is unknown and must be compiled using CodeDOM so using the Parse method isn't an option. Unless there is some way I can determine if that value in particular will give me an overflow error.
Any solutions or workarounds would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your time.
When I run a query without filtering dates it runs fine -
from MCKSQL21.OS_PRC_CHG_HIST.dbo.V_COST_CHG
But I am receiving an overflow error when I run this query
Stack Overflow error Jquery HI All,
I am using jquery-1.4.1.js file but when i open application in I.E.8
it is throwing error "Stack Overflow occur at line 2734 Out of stack
space" but it seems running smoothly on FireFox.What could be reason. Please Help.
HI All,
I am using jquery-1.4.1.js file but when i open application in I.E.8
it is throwing error "Stack Overflow occur at line 2734 Out of stack
space" but it seems running smoothly on FireFox.
What could be reason. Please Help.
I have 2 server run SQl Server 2005 that replicate each other. It is in secure environment with firewall and IPS/IDS.
Here, I've a problem when I do merge replication. The replication is failed. When i check at IPS/IDS log, then it state "MSSQL Raiserror possible buffer overflow".
How do I manage to solve this problem ?
I am about exhausted trying to figure out this error:
Description: The page cannot be displayed because an internal server error has occurred.
Error Code: 0x8007007b
Notification: ExecuteRequestHandler
Module: IsapiModule
Requested URL: http://localhost:80/ReportServer
Physical Path: c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.2\Reporting Services\ReportServer
When I enable Failed Request Tracing Rules and view the log output I am supposing that the actual problem is in the 2nd call where there are 2 backslashes before the actual filename in the specified path:
How do i handle 404 page not found?
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text: Candy Crush Saga is one of the most famous games in smartphone world. It is a puzzle game in which the basic move of this game is horizontally or vertically swapping the positions of two adjacent candies, to create sets of three or more candies of the same color. However some levels might be very challenging and some people find it impossible to conquer the levels.


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On how to pack light. And I do mean light. 'Look Ma, no hands' light.
No trip to USS is complete without a picture of the famous globe, so I'm showing you a globe in a 'globe'. See what I did there? EH??? AHAHAH. Stop it, Alicia.
A trip to Singapore wouldn't be complete without a visit to Resorts World Sentosa. Unless you have been there more than once or you are the urban adventurer that "does not do touristy things", it is bound to be on your list. Despite having been there a couple of times, RWS is the magical place I cannot get enough of. Universal Studios Singapore? This is an even more magical place.
Now, I am sure that Universal Studios (or more favourably known as USS because seriously try saying Universal Studios Singapore a dozen times it'll end up sounding like Universannfohzpewihnjbcdi-pore) is no stranger to…well anyone in fact. No introductions needed, everything you need to know about USS is on the internet. So I thought I'll introduce something a little different. A way to thoroughly enjoy USS without fuss.
Two things you need to know about rides in USS is that some rides do not allow carry-on bags and some rides will get you wet. In my case I got soaked. Hair to shoes. No joke. Thanks Rapid Adventure. There are lockers strategically located around USS which allow you to place your bags and loose items for certain rides, but most of the time those will be fully occupied and the wait time for rides would end up costing you quite a bit.
Locker information: http://www.rwsentosablog.com/?s=lockers
We didn't want to burden ourselves with having to store our bags and to take them out again and to do the same thing over and over at most of the rides so we decided to go hands-free. What about our passports, cash and phones then? This is when I shall bow and worship the realm where all things known to men can be found with a click of the mouse. The mother known as the internet has offered the smartest solution to storing: the ziplock bag. Can be made into a makeshift wallet, it is waterproof, small, lightweight, foldable and low maintenance, it was the answer to all the questions of whether such a thing does exist in this world.
Disclaimer: This method will only work if you have a place to stay the night before, not on a day trip, you are not an avid photographer who have pledged to never let your pictures be harassed by a phone's camera, you are not bringing children or you have absolute confidence that nobody in the world would be interested in stealing your things.
In fact, the only things you would need are your phone, ezlink, cash for meals and souvenirs, and tissues. You could fit a lipbalm, sunscreen and other small items in your ziplock bag depending on the size you're planning to use. Passports are not necessary but being the kiasi people we are we brought our passports along. You will also need people with deep pockets, people who wear cargo pants or a man. Men pants tend to have deeper pockets that will fit your belongings so unless you are comfortable with wearing one or a man yourself, then you can skip this necessity entirely.
The ziplock bag saved my stuff when I was drenched. They were perfectly dry and the best part was you could use your phone even when its in the bag itself. In case you're wondering, fingerprint sensors do not work while in bag. I mean, come on.
This mug could have fooled me as a Alice in Wonderland tea party mug that I had a small heart attack when I thought who in the world would stack mugs like that and all three were in the air when I lifted the handle, costing me a series of panic shrieks to oh my god genius I absolutely need this overpriced mug. And that's cookie monster.
Another tip would be to enjoy all the rides first no matter how many times you plan to queue and to leave the shopping to an hour before you leave. You don't want to be burdened with storing your precious memories served in the form of trinkets and printed mugs at every ride that you go on.
Through experience, our water bottles and cotton candy that we place on top of lockers seem to pass the nobody-is-interested-to-take-us test.
My phone is in perfect working condition and could have been extremely delighted I placed it securely in a waterproof bag that it gave me a graphic mustache as a sign of gratitude. What was going on with that hair though.
At the end of the day travelling with only the essentials has given us the best experience without the hassle of having to worry about our belongings. I would definitely be doing this again if I ever go back to USS (god forbid, the tickets cost a kidney to a mere Malaysian Ringgit earner like me leh). So if you are a single traveler or come in a pack of friends without kids tagging along, the ziplock bag is your best friend. Do not take it for granted. It has feelings too.
Welcoming you to Universafiduazfouigouihpore,


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See you in August.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
I'm out.
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- Anthony Holden said...
Where do you think you're going?! And I don't want any excuses about eternal companionship...
Have a good time & see you when you two get back. You should come over for dinner.
- July 21, 2007 at 8:03 PM
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Friday, 06 August 2010 08:11 PM
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown filed motions Friday calling for resumption of same-sex weddings in the state.
The officials filed the motions after U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker previously overturned Proposition 8, California's voter-approved gay marriage ban.
Resuming gay marriage "is consistent with Californias long history of treating all people and their relationships with equal dignity and respect," Schwarzenegger said in his legal filing.
Walker ruled Wednesday the ban violates federal equal protections and due process laws.
However, he agreed to block gay marriages from immediately resuming until he can consider arguments on whether to keep the ban in effect while its supporters take their appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Brown, a candidate for governor, said that ruling means it's time for gays to begin marrying again.
"While there is still the potential for limited administrative burdens should future marriages of same-sex couples be later declared invalid, these potential burdens are outweighed by this court's conclusion, based on the overwhelming evidence, that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional," Brown said in his legal filing.
It was unclear when Walker would issue a ruling on the possible resumption of same-sex marriages.
The outcome in the appeals court could force the U.S. Supreme Court to confront the question of whether gays have a constitutional right to wed.
Currently, same-sex couples can legally wed only in Massachusetts, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and Washington, D.C.
California voters passed Proposition 8 five months after the state Supreme Court legalized same-sex unions and an estimated 18,000 same-sex couples already had tied the knot.
Walker presided over a 13-day trial earlier this year that was the first in federal court to examine if states can prohibit gays from getting married without violating the constitutional guarantee of equality.
Supporters argued the ban was necessary to safeguard the traditional understanding of marriage and to encourage responsible childbearing.
Opponents said that tradition or fears of harm to heterosexual unions were legally insufficient grounds to discriminate against gay couples.
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Engineers are pretty stoked, says a recent survey commissioned by an engineer-services company. In a survey of 1,000 software developers this March, the Seattle-based code-automation company Chef found some interesting results:
- 69 percent of engineers say their role is "recession-proof."
- 91 percent say they feel they are the "most valued" employees at their company.
- 56 percent believe they will become millionaires at some point.
While engineers used to be quietly coding in the background as sales execs and business-development types ran companies, that relationship has flipped in recent years. Many venture capital firms, including Andreessen Horowitz, favor companies founded and run by engineers.
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Wyse Xenith and Citrix XenDesktop client drive mapping Issue
If you are receiving the following error: Network path not found. Have access with the UNC path. FTA generating error. Then this should resolve the issue
1. Run Regedit.
2. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARECitrixICA ClientEngineConfigurationAdvancedModulesClientDrive
3. Create the Reg Value: NativeDriveMapping
Reg Type: REG_SZ
Add the Value: True
Check out the following CTX for more details.
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Dealing with most Left-wing Liberals and Obama Progressives is like being on a roller coaster ride during a bad LSD trip! It is sure to be a memorable and frightening time; and most likely when it is over, you will want to throw up. Eeewww! The thought just made me spit up in my mouth–a little.
One minute they demand that "in God We Trust", Christmas (including Nativity scenes and the term 'Merry Christmas'), the "Ten Commandments" and anything pertaining to Christianity, be removed from schools, courthouses, department stores, office buildings, parks, private businesses and major corporations.
We are, however, allowed to attend "interfaith" celebrations (as long as there is no mention of Jesus), continue watching 'It's a Wonderful Life', teach our children about "the Grinch who Stole Christmas' (after all he's a hero), send our children searching for eggs laid by a bunny; and believe in the Universal principles behind the Ten Commandments (we just can't look at them?).
I can't imagine anyone taking issue with a baby in a manger surrounded by little lambs; calves and three wise men from the East. Now take note that these three men were from Persia (present day Iran) and instead of arming themselves to blow up the minute they entered the manger, they instead brought with them expensive gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh
I am still baffled by whoever, in their right mind, would want to remove a document that admonishes people not to kill, steal, lie or commit adultery, from courthouse and school walls. It would seem to me that this is exactly the message you would want to convey to both children and criminals. But, oh, yeah…It's Christian!
Progressives believe that Christianity should be eliminated from every bit of public life because it is an infringement on free speech; separation of church and state and a kitchen sink full of bits and pieces that are meant to make Christians feel degraded, foolish and out of touch with the rest of society! They constantly remind Christians of the need to keep their religion behind closed doors during the week and in church on Sundays.
If I were them, I'd want my enemy as public as possible; even worshipping in the town square! At least then I could use some sort of camera to lip-read their prayers to make sure they weren't praying me off the planet! But, I digress.
Although Eighty-three percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians (33% worldwide) our Chief Progressive, Barack Obama, has told the world that "America is not a Christian nation". What?!? Eighty-three percent is better than a quorum so if we aren't Christian, then what exactly are we in the Progressive world.
With only 4 percent of Americans identify themselves as adherents of all non-Christian religions combined — including Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and a smattering of individual mentions, Obama broke with tradition deciding to forego the National Day of Prayer (established by President Harry in 1952) ceremony at the White House and had Franklin Graham (son of Evangelist Billy Graham) kicked to the curb from the Pentagon ceremony.
Both a crescent-shaped moon and Barack Obama ushered in Ramadan; one with an amazing light show from the sky; and the other with a televised video extending his best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. One month later, Obama decided to uphold White House tradition and host an Iftar dinner in the White House State Dining Room. Iftar is the meal that breaks the dawn-to-dusk fast for Muslims during Ramadan.
Amazingly, since the uproar over the NYC mosque, Liberal Progressives 'from sea to shining sea' have found their collective religious voice to bellow from soap boxes and mountaintops; that to prevent the building of a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero would be an infringement on the "freedom of religion" of Muslims.
One cannot help but take note that it seems as if the liberal progressive brand of 'freedom of religion' is offered to everyone EXCEPT Christians. And for that you really do have to pause and wonder, "What is it about the message of Jesus Christ that sends (not a tingle but) a full-on electrical shock up the legs of Liberals?
I find it dumbfounding that most liberals, even those who call themselves Christians, have managed to buy the progressive party line and talking points 'hook, line and sinker'. Abortion is not murder; it is choice. Welfare is not middle class workers carrying the burden of a segment of society who (for whatever reason) will not work. People don't kill people, guns kill people. Government healthcare is your right. It is the government's job to regulate everyone including business and they know what is good for you. Big business is bad and so much more.
I've been having a running argument with a very liberal, non-religious young man on my Facebook page. You see, he loves to tell me that because of my Christianity, I have a 'misinformed mentality'; throws about the term 'fundamentalist' like a Yankee pitcher and cannot help but comment on my lack of tolerance whenever he gets the chance. He tells me that because I agree with the opponents of the mosque that I am a bigot.
Here's what I say: America's past and future is that of a Christian nation with a high tolerance for people of other religions or no religion at all. Christmas comes after Thanksgiving and I'm going to keep saying Merry Christmas, and I may even dress like an ancient Jew on Christmas Day. I am building a HUGE nativity scene for my front yard and a cross with Jesus on it for Easter. I will post the Ten Commandments in my front yard if I want to, but I am definitely giving my son moral teaching outside the US school system.
The past you're flashing back to does not exist but mine does and we need to take ten steps backwards before we fall off the cliff.
I don't know if Obama is a Muslim but if actions speak louder than words, he acts like he's a Muslim! I will continue to voice my opinion on these topics until the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob takes me away. I would tell progressives to go to Hell, but I don't have to. They and their hallucinations are already half way there!


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Special shout out to the Baltimore Comic-Con for another GREAT show! Thanks to those who put it together every year, and special thanks to the panel crew who helped make sure everything ran smooth!
The whole Visionary team had an amazing time, and it was great having our special guest, Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Even bigger thanks to all the fans who stopped by our booth or the huge numbers of folks who attended one of our sponsored or participating panels! You all are AWESOME!
We made a LOT of announcements at our This is Visionary Panel on Saturday, and we're going to be rolling out that info on our sites and into the press/media over the next few weeks.
You can find us next at the Annapolis Comic-Con, details on our main site EVENTS page.


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"Anabella Silver! Turn around and look at me!"
The young woman in question, just out of childhood, blinked her chestnut eyes rapidly and whipped her small head around to face the older, gray-haired man towering like an ominous dark cloud before her. So busy was she rethinking her actions today, she had not heard the soft thuds or the clunks of boots from the well-dressed gentleman while he had approached her from behind. She peered up hesitantly at the stern ancient face, trying to judge the mood he was in. The man's eyes, dark flints shooting sparks in his anger, narrowed in on her action as if it was another rebellious act. His voice, cold enough to freeze water, bit through the small cheerful facade Anabella, more commonly known as Ana, had attempted to wear and struck her deeply. "I know what you did. How could you have attacked our guests? You are an utter disgrace to our peaceful community and what it believes in!"
Ana's eyes swarmed with tears as her father's words echoed and reechoed in her ears.
Disgrace...peaceful...community. She had never meant to do hurt anyone, but that boy...no, young man... had been so cruel to her in the gardens! He had taunted her for being Little Miss Goodie Two Shoes and made crude jokes about the church community. Finally, she had gotten tired of the insults and just spun around to walk away, swallowing her pride and anger reluctantly. She had desperately wanted to whack the lad a few times and make him repent saying those words but knew her father would greatly disapprove her actions. Instead, she contended with curling her small hands into fists. To her utter astonishment, the boy had the gall to pick up the sharp gray stones that lined the...


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Third time lucky, or so it seems; especially when it comes to LaVendore Rogue recording a live album. Whenever the opportunity of recording the band in concert has cropped up in the past, there has always been a technological breakdown.
When we turned up at Sedgefield Blues Club (aka The Sedgefield Stadium/The Royal Sedgefield Hall) we knew it was going to be a good night, especially as we've been wanting to play there for a while. Thanks to John Tate and Garry Jacobs, we finally managed to make it happen.
What we didn't expect was Terry (CDB Production Solutions) to casually ask us, after the soundcheck, if we would mind him recording the show. Of course we said yes, on one condition: he placed some microphones in the crowd – and let us have a copy.
A live album has always been high on our agenda, but having tried and failed before, we didn't pay attention to the red light, apart from the occasional reminder to the audience that they were the ones being recorded.
What we've ended up with is a taste of LaVendore Rogue live in concert, doing what they do best, with absolutely no overdubs. Picture the scene – a cold January night in the north east of England; a sell-out crowd; a band at its peak (so far); and the most alcohol sold at the venue since records began…and we didn't buy a drink all night!
Every show and audience is different and we're aware that as a band, we divide opinions, but what this album captures is a band in its infancy turning an audience who are mostly unfamiliar with our material into a room of friends and fans.
Thank you to everyone who was there that night. We hope by listening to this album you feel like you were there too.
Just one thing…turn it up!


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Written by Janae Babineaux, proud corps member serving on the Albemarle Foundation team at Merrydale Elementary School.
Thanks to the hard work of the administration, teachers, students, and the City Year team at Merrydale Elementary School, the school's Commons Area was transformed into the Competition Arena!
At 9 AM on Thursday, October 2, 2014, Merrydale Elementary School held it's first ever Jag Spelling Bee! Students from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades participated in individual class competitions, and the winners from each homeroom went on to compete in the school-wide competition. In the days leading up to the Spelling Bee, students met in the afternoons to practice with City Year. Corps member Cassidy Bowers said that she felt the spelling bee gave students an opportunity to shine, and brought out a side to them she had never yet seen! It was truly a treat to see kids practicing their spelling words in between lessons and pushing themselves to learn advanced vocabulary.
On the day of the Jag Spelling Bee, teachers exhibited their school pride by sporting black and yellow! The energy was high and thanks to a lot of helping hands, the Commons Area became the Competition Arena! Principal Boudreaux-Allen welcomed the crowd as parents, family members, and visitors filed in. 26 students waited anxiously for the competition to begin as their peers gathered to show their support.
Corps Member Amber Curry offered competitors a good-luck hug before the Spelling Bee began.
To cure some of those competition jitters, I sat and chatted with the competitors about their favorite part of being in the spelling bee. It was no surprise that their answers were delightful. Many of them simply said that they loved spelling words and having fun! One student even said, "It's exciting! If you win, you get to go to other schools to compete." I must say, I felt a true connection to the 3rd grade student who said her favorite part was to be on the microphone! I remember as a child holding the microphone and feeling like the equivalent of clasping pure gold. Overall, though, the students felt the Spelling Bee was a fun competition with the added bonus of learning some awesome new words.
Katie Scott, a student in Mrs. Hawkin's 3rd grade class, will advance to the next round after correctly spelling "science."
To kick off the competition, 3rd grader John Thomas led the students in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Jaguar Pledge. After each participant got the chance to use that golden microphone to state their name and homeroom teacher, the competition was underway. During the first round, students impressed the audience by spelling words such as "ploy", "prefix", and "lasso". In the second round, 18 students were able to continue on to spell words such as "empower" and "mortal". With the elimination of 12 students in that round, the third round began with just 6 competitors left. The competition was hot, and looking out into the crowd, it was heartwarming to see the competitor's classmates silently celebrate each time they were correct and were able to continue on. The final 3 competitors had an incredible last round, amazing their parents and peers by spelling words such as "scorpion", "cowlick", "ledge", "gradual", and "yonder".
But in the end, there could only be one winner. Step aside Beyonce-- because there is a new Queen Bee! Katie Scott, a third grader in Mrs. Hawkin's class, took the Spelling Bee crown by correctly spelling "science". She was all smiles as she embraced her parents for a celebratory hug.
City Year's In-Kinding Coordinator Amber Curry and Team Leader Tyler Wands setting up the table of goodie-bags, cupcakes, and Kool-Aid Jammers donated to the spelling contestants by a generous family from Lafayette, Louisiana.
After the competition, each student who participated got to take home a goodie-bag and enjoy a sweet afternoon treat. They also received a certificate of achievement and a nametag keepsake. The students were able to walk the halls with their heads held high and their nametags hanging proudly around their necks.
Math Instructional Specialist Trina King, ELA Instructional Specialist DaShannon Cannon, ELA interventionists Deanna Auzanne and Coliea Rendell, City Year corps member Amber Curry, Principal Tana Boudreaux-Allen, and Assistant Principal Sherna Lumar pose with the Jag Spelling Bee Champion, Katie Scott.
The Jag Spelling Bee was a huge success, thanks especially to Mrs. Rendell and Mrs. Auzanne and corps members Amber Curry, Kim Ratte, and Tavidee Hoskins. The Merrydale family came together to showcase the incredible talent of our students and to provide them with an empowering opportunity. City Year was honored to help orchestrate such a wonderful event and cheer on our students as we all continue to #makebetterhappen!


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Saint Brendan and his brethren are erecting a church at Cloghane, at the foot of Mount Brandon. They ask the local pagan chieftain, Crom Dubh, for a contribution. He volunteers a bull, knowing full well that the bull is wild and dangerous. Brendan's monks attach a halter to the bull's neck and lead the animal placidly away. Crom Dubh is furious and demands the bull's return. Brendan writes the words Ave Maria on a slip of paper and suggests to Crom Dubh that the paper weighs more than the bull. Nonsense, asserts the pagan chieftain. A scale is arranged and, sure enough, the paper outweighs the bull. Crom Dubh is so impressed that he submits to conversion, along with all of his tribe.A clash of cultures. The bull represents the untamed nature of Europe's Celtic fringe, a place dramatically sensitive to the diurnal and annual cycles of the Sun, to light and dark, heat and cold, battle and strife, sexuality and fecundity. Until the coming of Brendan and Patrick, Crom Dubh and his people lived up to their necks in nature, their gods were multiple and randy, their animals fierce, their sustenance precarious. Then along came the Word, scribbles on a slip of paper. A new way of living in the world, from southern latitudes where the solar cycles are not so pronounced. A faith of city residents -- shoemakers, tax collectors, tally clerks, potters, tailors, weavers, bakers, surveyors. All flesh is grass and its glory is like the wild flower's; the grass withers, the flower falls, but the Word of the Lord remains forever.
The word outweighs the bull. Brendan and his early Christian contemporaries bring to the North a new religion of the word, abstract, immaterial. The Book becomes supreme, given from on high. The wars of the pagan Irish tribes were fought over cattle, women; the stories that come down to us are of passionate love affairs, elopements, abductions, feats of arms. The wars of the Mediterranean will be fought over words, legalisms, nuances of meaning, revelations written down and endlessly dissected. The new deity from the South is supremely aloof to the comings and goings of the Sun, sweating beasts and growing plants, sex and procreation. The new deity enters the world in the guise of his desexualized son, the offspring of a virgin. His message is clear: The world of nature is a base and fallen place, to be abandoned as soon as possible for the transcendent and immaterial advantages of heaven. In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God and the Word was God.


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Interesting Online Applications
- Browse, modify, and import your RSS feeds.
- Import, download and listen to podcasts without any additional software.
- Check your e-mail on one or many Gmail accounts.
- Stick web notes and weather updates.
Writely is a web word processor that provides simple and secure document collaboration and publishing on the web using only the browser.
Helps you discover more music you will like. Just drop the name of one of your favorite songs or artists into Pandora and let the Genome Project go. It will quickly scan its entire world of analyzed music, to find songs with interesting musical similarities to your choice.
Kiko, via Anand
Kiko is a web calendar that people will actually want to use. Neat application.
Backbase, via Eric
Backpackit allows you to gather your ideas, your to-do lists, photos and files online. It enables you to set email and mobile reminders so that you dont forget important details.
Time Tracker
The Time Tracker was designed to help you keep track of the time you spend on any given task. Use it for time management, to improve the accuracy of your time estimates, or for any other purpose you may find useful.
Zimbra is a collaboration technology that includes e-mail, calendar, contacts and other communication technologies.


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Three No Gi Takedown Drilling Sequences To Add To Your Arsenal
When you really break it down, there are many ways one can go for the takedown in BJJ. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming to think of, but don't let that turn you away from them!
Learning them is easier than you would think, as they aren't all that complicated.
Take a look at this video by Renato Migliaccio where he breaks down a few different ways to secure the takedown finish!
Transitioning From The High Crotch To The Double & The Single Leg
The most commonly used attempt to get our opponent onto the mat is by shooting in and trying to secure a takedown by
eliminating their base. Much like wrestling, the high crotch, double leg & single leg takedowns are vital to anyone looking to be a good grappler in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
However, these moves are all based on timing and body placement, and if you don't have the proper execution, then you are just asking for trouble!
In his video, Renato shares a nice drilling sequence that will be sure to help you hone your takedown skills:
- With your partner, shoot in for the high-crotch.
- Simulating a match, they will step back, allowing you to secure a double leg.
- Next, they will slightly sprawl down, allowing you to transition to the single leg.
- They then step back, having you switch to the high-crotch, thus re-starting the chain of events over again.
- Repeat this process for two minutes!
The Knee Drop Back Take
If shooting in for the takedown isn't you cup of tea, you can also work on drilling the knee drop back take! This move is very effective for those that love working from back mount, and are always actively searching for the finish!
The move is setup when both you and your opponent are tied up on the feet. From the clinch, you want to take your off hand and place the webbing of it onto their elbow. While slightly pushing up on their elbow, begin to walk your body into theirs. When you do, chances are very high that they will do the same thing to you!
When this occurs, drop down onto one knee and pull on the back of their neck, dragging them onto the mat. Now that you have them face-down on the mat, all you need to do is advance and secure the back mount for the finish! You can learn different knee pick set ups in this article by Learn to Grapple
Russian Arm Drags
The last takedown setup discussed is very basic, yet super effective! It's a variation from the arm drag, simply called, the Russian arm drag!
- From the feet, reach to apply the typical arm drag setup.
- When you do, with your off hand, reach around their back.
- Next, place your leg between theirs.
- To execute the move, simply pull on their arm and lift their leg, sending them right to the mat, and you into the half-guard!
If you liked the techniques in this video be sure to check out Renato's Invincible Basics course here!
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Flores Named Regional Sales Manager of Screen (USA)
Monday, June 02, 2008
Press release from the issuing companyROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (May 31, 2008) -- Screen (USA) has announced the appointment of Enrique Flores to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the company's Latin American sales area.
In his new post, Flores will be responsible for the promotion of Screen computer-to-plate (CTP) devices, print-on-demand (POD) equipment and digital front-end solutions to end users in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Venezuela. Flores also will assist existing and potential distributors with their sales activities as they relate to Screen products.
Flores began his career in the graphic communications industry in 1999. His sales experience covers both production equipment and consumables. He previously served as Sales Representative for AGT, formerly Screen master dealer in Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Ecuador.
Flores is based out of Mexico City. He reports directly to Celso Hirata, Screen's Latin American Sales Manager.
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Writing a song can seem like an extremely daunting task, but like many things, it can be broken down into several simple steps. If you are new to songwriting or simply want to take a crack at something you've never tried before, it may be a while before you arrive at a piece of music you are truly proud of. If you practice the steps listed in this article, however, you will be surprised at how quickly your skills improve. For those who have written before and want to hone their craft, this article may also provide some fresh insights into the songwriting process.
Step 1. Grab an instrument. If you have no instruments available, you can download any free audio recording software from the Internet, such as Audacity, to get your ideas down as a sound file. It is perfectly acceptable to write a song that is solely a cappella. You can also use household objects to create your sounds. For example, a pencil beating against a notebook might inspire you to record a rhythm that you can sing along with. For the purposes of this article, however, we will assume that you have a musical instrument at hand, such as a guitar or a piano, and that you are familiar with a few chords, for example G major, C major and D major.
Step 2. Play around with chords and riffs -- you may use the chords listed above or use your own sounds -- while you sing along. The idea is to find a pattern that sounds interesting. Don't worry about lyrics; they will come later. For now, you are simply experimenting with various instrumental and vocal ideas. You might start by singing nonsense or listing what you ate for breakfast. The only thing that matters is that you are jogging your creativity. If you have audio recording software, it may help to start recording, just in case you stumble upon a great idea and want to make sure you remember it. It may take some time before you have a workable idea but keep hammering away at it until something sounds good to you.
Step 3. Once you have an idea that sounds great, it's time to come up with another section of the song. It's usually helpful to continue playing the original idea, however, to get a sense of how this new section might work together with it. Don't think about verses or choruses yet, just repeat Step 2 until you have a second idea that works well to your ears.
Step 4. Play around with these two sections, noting how they might connect to each other and how they segue back and forth. Which one sounds more energetic and vibrant? Which one sounds more mellow? How do these sections sound when repeated? Remember, there are no right or wrong ways to do this. Just follow your instincts and experiment with a structure for your song. For example, you might decide to play the 2nd section two times as an intro, then begin singing along to the same section for the first verse. For the chorus, you might change to the 1st section. It helps to write this down on paper. Here's an example:
Intro: Section 2 (2 times)
Verse 1: Section 2 (2 times)
Chorus 1: Section 1 (2 times)
Verse 2: Section 2 (4 times)
Chorus 2: Section 1 (4 times)
Outro: Section 2 (2 times)
Step 5. Once you have your structure, it's time to take your nonsense words and turn them into real lyrics. It's always a good idea to start by writing stream-of-consciousness prose -- whatever comes to your head. Fill up a whole page with these thoughts. The less you think about it, the better. The best writing comes from the gut.
Step 6. Take these words and begin to fit them into the song and into the abstract melodies you've been working with. This requires finesse and a lot of rewriting, but it's always better to start with a page full of rambling ideas than from an empty sheet of paper. Do you want to use rhymes or employ something more free-form? Is there a story hidden in the page of prose you wrote? Continue to work with the words until you have a finished lyric.
Step 7. Play the entire song and get a feeling for how it flows together. Is there anything that might need some tweaking? Maybe the verses are too long? Maybe you want to try adding a 3rd section as a bridge? Rewrite the lyrics? These choices are up to you, but in the end, you will have a completed song!
As you can see, once you break down the songwriting process, it's not as impossible as you may have originally expected. Keep plugging away at it and you will find your skill level and creativity getting stronger. This is all about self-expression. As long as you are satisfied with your work, no other opinion matters. The most important thing is to try.


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Elsener Bierbrouwerij Pochpoater White IPA
It's been a while but we're now back up and running here at JC's Beer Blog with a new Dutch Beer of the Week (and yes, I know the last one was on 26 October...).
Right then, White IPA. It's another variant on everyone's favourite beer style and one that I've rather enjoyed so far. It's shorthand for beers that combine serious hopping (usually of the American variety) with the spiciness and grain bill of a Belgian (or Dutch) witbier, and they can be hugely enjoyable and refreshing. There are a lot of them around as Ratebeer demonstrates.
So, on to this little number. I know very little about the brewery. It's based in Elsen, which is in the east of the Netherlands (in Overijssel province) and it started up in 2014. The website just leads to a Facebook page but it's clear from there (and Ratebeer) that a considerable number of modern-sounding beers have been produced. In essence this was just a random purchase of an interesting-sounding beer in a style I like.
The label tells me that it's a witbier in the American style with a distinct hop profile. There's wheat malt in there so that's good but I see it's just 30 bitterness units and 5% ABV - both at the bottom end of what I might expect for a beer of this description. Pouring, it's a hazy pale lemon with no head to speak of. There's a sweet spiciness on the nose, with hints of orange peel perhaps, and this lingers all the way down the glass (and gets a bit cloying by the end to be honest) - however the ingredients don't indicate there's any spice or other addition to the beer so I'm assuming the esters are yeast-based. As a drink it's quite light-bodied and while it's refreshing enough the "distinct hop profile" (or the "duidelijk hopprofiel" as the label has it) seems to be largely missing in action. It's perhaps a bit too much "white" and not enough "IPA" and certainly needs a bit more of everything I think.
I'm certainly not writing off this brewery on the basis of just the one beer as it seems to be quite an interesting set-up with lots of ideas. It's just a shame that this one, on the basis of this bottle, didn't quite work.


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Sarah Coventry Galaxy Brooch & Earrings Set
Regular price $ 45.00
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Sarah Coventry "Galaxy" brooch and earrings set. Imitation pearls and flashing aurora borealis rhinestones frame teardrop-shaped plastic cabs in mottled red, aqua, green and blue, surrounded by lacy polished goldtone scrollwork. Brooch measures a bold 3 x 3 inches, and also has a hook to attach a chain so it can be worn as a pendant. Matching earrings measure approximately 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch, with lever-type clips. Brooch is signed with a copyright mark only; earrings are signed SARAH COV on clip backs. Advertised in McCall's magazine in 1962 and shown on Page 51 of Identifying Sarah Coventry Jewelry by Sandra Sturdivant and Shirley Crabtree. Excellent condition. A fabulous vintage look for any season!


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Hi There Lovely Ones!
A continuation of images from St Kilda! Hope you enjoy these little slices from our life. Because we enjoy sharing them with you!
We encountered a pretty awesome story when we were there. This restuarant apparently was burnt down recently. It was quite devastating (according to the sign I read!) for a number of people because of it's heritage and it's significance. So, a decision was made to rebuild the restuarant to exactly replicate the orginal, with a few modern additions, such as a new cafe and bar, but overall maintaining it's orginal key features. I love this story, because of people's love for heritage and how a place can provoke such strong emotions and feelings within people. And I love the fusion of old and new ideas.
2 more days of winter left!
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Sunday, 30 January 2011
Earl Birney's Books In Malcolm Lowry's Library
Earle Alfred Birney, OC, FRSC (13 May 1904 – 3 September 1995) was a distinguished Canadian poet. He was twice winner of the Governor General's Award for Literature (for David and Other Poems, 1942, and for Now Is Time, 1945).
Birney was a professor in the English Department of the University of British Columbia when he and Lowry met in 1947. The Birneys and the Lowrys became friends and Birney actively supported Lowry's work and reputation.
Birney was born in Calgary, Alberta, and raised on a farm in Erickson, near Creston, his childhood was somewhat isolated. After working as a farm hand, a bank clerk, and a park ranger, Birney went on to college to study chemical engineering but graduated with a degree in English. He studied at the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of California, Berkeley and University of London.
Through a brief and quickly annulled marriage to Sylvia Johnston, he was introduced to Trotskyism. In the 1930s he was an active Trotskyist in Canada and Britain and was the leading figure in the Socialist Workers League but drifted away from the movement during World War II.
During the conflict, he served as a personnel officer in the Canadian Army, which inspired creation of the title character of his comic military novel, Turvey (1949), a saga of one hapless soldier's struggle to get to 'the sharp end' of the fighting in Holland and Germany during 1944-45. The character of Turvey is a fascinating melange of country boy innocent, common sense utilitarian and town fool, and seems to have been fashioned as a foil to the eccentrically pseudo-sophisticated Canadian military life as illustrated in the novel. The book has been described as "uproariously ribald",[1] winning the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour.
Birney published his second novel, Down the Long Table, in 1955.
In 1970 Birney was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
In 1995 Birney died of a heart attack. Wikipedia
The following books by Birney were in Malc's library:
Malc's copy was inscribed "With admiration, to Malcolm and Margerie Lowry. Earl Birney."
Malc's copy is inscribed "For Malcolm and Margerie Lowry in friendship and admiration Earle Birney"
Malc's copy is inscribed: "For Malcolm, no lady, Margerie, no sailor, with admiration and affection from Earle and Topsy Turvey". Malc aslo wrote a blurb for the dust cover for the McClelland & Stewart 1949 edition.
Malc also had a copy of Birney's anthology Twentieth Century Canadian Poetry published in 1953.
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Back at it.
Now that I'm no longer using my 5 year old MacBook Pro I have no excuses not to write, or in my current case, edit.
So yeah, I'm back at it and having some time away has improved my capacity for seeing shit… like the opening chapter of September rain…
That reminds me, I need to update some shit.
September rain has had many names over the years, but we're back to the original.
So I just deleted the opening chapter because it just felt like I was trying to hard to sound profound, it was filled with cliches and crap. I can do better. I must do better. And right now I'm cool with it, but I'm sure that at some point later, like editing session the third I'll make more changes, and remove more words.


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Discussion in 'Politics' started by sputdr, Jul 21, 2007.
The Democrats are truly digusting and just lost my vote.
They had to protect their trial lawyer and muslim activist base.
This is the kind of issue that will come back during the next election. I can picture the ad...swarthy men dressed in islamic garb moving furtively through an airport, then whispering on a plane...cut to picture of plane crash...woman's voice: "Congressman Dirtbag voted against protecting ordinary citizens who alert the authorities to terrorist threats. " Close with picture of clean cut looking man," I'm Joe Goodguy, and if you elect me, I will never vote to protect terrorists."
It's truly amazing.
The republicans are the biggest bunch of idiots and crooks and yet at every turn the democrats one up them.
actually, we need a third party that has things more well thought out than the DemPub thingy...
I want : 1) consumption tax to replace the invasive, inefficient, income tax, and forget "progressive" taxation, it's a weapon aimed at prosperous Jews and Protestants that destroys the middle class 2) Informed jury ideas, if a jury unanimously decides to throw out a law it overrides the court 3) Full constitutional protections 4) much, much smaller government that is aware that it is there to protect the borders and deliver the mail
I'm thankful the Democrats at least are refusing to cave in to fear run amok. This is the sort of legislation that 10, 20 years from now we would look back on with shame. It is thinly veiled racism. Y'all should be ashamed of yourselves for supporting it, and I'm sure that sooner or later you will.
Well, god forbid something happens but if a bunch of strangely acting people who go unreported due to PC fear do drive a plan into a building I hope you and your fellow democrat pc jerk offs are on it.
Is this the kind of "racism" you're trying to avoid?
Why is it racist? A black, asian or middle easterner could just as easily be sued for reporting suspicious behavior as anyone else, unless you think only white people are civic-minded.
I can't see how you could describe this legislation as "fear run amok" either. It's not like the congressmen invented this incident where poeople have been sued for reporting clearly suspicious conduct. This "Flying Imam" incident had all the hallmarks of a staged event, designed to create reasonable fear among other fliers. Some have concluded that it was a terrorist probe. By filing lawsuits against people who were doing their civic duty, these activists are clearly trying to intimidate others who might report questionable behavior in the future.
The potential consequences from allowing a group of activists to chill people's willingness to come forward could be devastating. Those consequences far outweigh the minor threat that a few travelers might be inconvenienced by erroneous reports. If you want to avoid trouble, follow a simple rule. Don't act in a threatening or suspicious manner. That applies double for groups of arab men traveling together. That may be unfair, but it seems a small price for them to pay in a world where all of us are hugely inconvenienced as a result of arab muslim terrorism.
He is more dangerous than the terrorist themselves, at least they kill people once along with themselves.
Unfortunately the ignorance of the poster will continue to kill people over and over.
I guess the saving grace will be nobody's feelings will get hurt.
Hey, I'll take my chances.
I love the way all these tough guy red state Republicans, the kind of guys who eat steak for breakfast, wave the flag and send our boys to die in Iraq, still get their panties in a bunch about dying on an airplane. You're much more likely to die crashing your ridiculous dualie into a bridge piling than from some poor Muslim's suspicious behavior on an airplane.
In the grand scheme of things, terrorism is a minor risk. I'm much more worried about the Republicans who are using the Constitution to wipe their pants after they crap themselves.
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The group starts out in the Chaosian Ambassadors now vacant quarters.
It doesn't take long for action to hit when Finn is sucked up by the house. As the group tries to figure out what happened and how to reconcile with the house, Sarah asks the house to "eat me". Fortunate for he, the house is not dirty and swallows her. I'm sure her voice was hoping that would have been directed towards "horseman"
Now with two members of the group within the confines of the house, Lina tries to electrify the house, to no avail. She then psychically links with the house and talks to it while Sarah listens in. With conversation going poorly, Lina opens all her inner voices with the link to the house. When Sarah hears this she in a a sign of desperation, asks her voice for help in getting her and Finn out. Lina then notices a large Lovecraftian type creature and in fear tries to burn in down. All this taking place in a mental link. The effect on the creature was not what she had hoped, but she managed to set fire to the house which then spit out Sarah and Finn.


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Assemble at Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport Terminal 2 to depart for Prague. On arrival at Prague Airport, after Clearing Customs and Immigrations proceed to check in the Hotel. [Hotels check in time is 1400 hrs. Early Check in is subject to availability]. Rest of the day free at leisure.Enjoy Dinner and overnight at Prague.
After having Breakfast, proceed for City Tour of this wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana both Prague composers. The guided sightseeing features landmarks such as Hradcany Castle, the cathedral of St. Vitus, the astronomical clock, the Old Town Square and the romantic Charles Bridge. Later Evening enjoy a fabulous show of the Black Light.The show takes you on quite a ride. Scenes change quickly from the humorous to the grotesque and contemporary dance pieces alternate with classical ballet. Enjoy late Dinner. Spend overnight at Hotel.
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. Later we proceed for Karlovy Vary Spa Town. It has been known for its curative hot springs. On arrival proceed for city orientation tour. Return back in the late afternoon. Rest of the day is free for shopping to buy Bohemian crystals and other Czech specialties. Spend overnight at Hotel.
After having morning breakfast proceed to Krakow. On the way we shall proceed to Auschwitz (Hitler's concentration camp), which will take you to the history of World War II holocaust where Hitler kept all the Jews as prisoners and were killed to death. It was the largest of the German concentration camps. Later continue to Krakow, on arrival in Krakow we Check in Hotel & evening is free for leisure. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
After Breakfast, proceed for guided half day city tour of Krakow which includes Royal Castle at Wawel, the gothic St Mary's Basilica, the historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the former separate Jewish city of Kazimierz – which was the safe haven for jews from every corner of Europe till 20thC. Later we proceed for a tour of Wieliczka Salt mines one of the oldest in Europe and has produced 200 kilometers of passages as well as 2040 cavern of vared size. In the evening return to the Krakow. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Bratislava. On the way we will be visiting to Zakopane beautiful city, later to continue towards capital city of Slovakia. Bratislava is located on the banks of River Danube. Upon arrival check in Hotel and evening is free for shopping. Dinner and overnight at Bratislava.
After breakfast proceed to Bratislava. City Orientation of Bratislava visiting the Primatial square, Old Town Hall, Main Square, Franciscan Square, Biela Street, Michalska street, Venturska street, Panska Street and the St. Martin cathedral. Enjoy Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Spend overnight in Bratislava.
After having morning breakfast we proceed for Vienna Guided Half Day City Tour which includes Vienna City Centre, Schonbrunn Palace from Inside, City Hall, Heldenplatz, Ring Boulevards, Opera House and Parliament Building. Later in the evening Check in hotel and Spend overnight at the Vienna Hotel.
After morning breakfast. Proceed for Budapest. Arrive at Budapest - Twin cities of Buda and Pest. Afternoon Cruise on the river Danube experiencing the colorful city. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After having breakfast proceed for Budapest guided half day city tour of Pest which includes inside tour of Parliament, St.Stephen's Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, view of Heroes' Square, etc. Evening free for leisure and other activities.Dinner & overnight at hotel.
After morning breakfast proceed towards Zagreb City. Enjoy the beautiful journey. Upon arrival we take you for a guided city tour. The city center lies in 2 parts – Gornij Grad (upper town) and Donji Grad (lower town) which meet at the main square. Picturesque upper town is made of cobbled streets and buildings from medieval times including the cathedral. St. Marks Church, Croatian Parliament, Austro-Hungarian building like train station, the theater etc. Later check in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After morning breakfast we proceed south towards The Plitvice Lakes, being the most prominent and most visited of all eight national parks in Croatia, is the only one in Croatia, in terms of cultural values, classified in the (UNESCO) World Heritage Listing and has been listed since 1979, amongst the first in the world. Its specific beauty is a sanctuary for nature lovers and an inspiration for artists, whereas the uniqueness and richness of its nature is an occupation of scientists. Plitvice Lakes consists of 16 beautiful lakes connected by waterfalls of various. Later return back to Zagreb. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After having breakfast check out and proceed for the City Tour of Ljubljana which includes its medieval Hilltop Castle, the national gallery, national museum, republic square etc. Later we proceed to Postojna Caves with Train Ride which is 20 KM long cave set up in year 1818. Later check in hotel in Ljubljana. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
After having breakfast we proceed at 08:00 AM for to board (via) flight for Mumbai.
After having breakfast we proceed for Zagreb airport to board flight for Mumbai.
Total Nights : 16 N
Cooked Breakfast will be provided as per hotel menu. Additionally Indian Tea will be served by self-service from the hot case with Khakhra & Methi Sambhar will be served (Subject to hotel permission).
Afternoon light Lunch will be minimum of two or three item(s) such as PavBhaji, PuriBhaji, Bhel, CholePuri, Biryani Curd; Handva etc. will be served along with Soft Drinks in Picnic Area, park or Gardens/Restaurant etc.
Vegetarian Indian Dinner will be served at Indian Restaurants/Hotel of that particular City which will be prepared by our Indian Rajasthani Maharaj & served in the restaurant / hotel.
Single Entry Schengen Visas is Included in Tour Cost.
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sad day today, got a call from a local shop where my bike is getting tuned and such. my rear bearings are trashed and my frame is damaged from them. Shop is not sure yet if replacing the bearings will work or not.
heres the kicker:
last spring I took bike in to local Giant retailer to do bottom bracket and also check out my suspension and bearings. they told me I needed new bearings and they and I said lets do it. they had my bike for 2 months with me calling every week and them saying not ready yet. finally after 2 months I had to leave town and take my bike, so I went in to get it and explained how long it had been there. They said oh its all done according to the computer and gave it to me.
I had a feeling it was not done, but I paid for everything and left.
fast forward to now. bike currently at new shop, I asked them to check the bearings and find why bike is so creaky. bearings are toast they confirm and frame has been damaged.
So I even more so believe I paid local Giant store for parts/labor that were never completed. what should I do?
I understand that Giant under-speced bearings in the 2005 Mistro suspension, will the warranty cover this or is it rather considered owner negligence?
f*ing blows, I waited all last spring prime riding because bike was in shop, now again this spring bike is in shop and possibly done for.


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Starting with 오랜만이죠! seemed right because its been a few days or longer. I think ㅎㅎㅎ
In the last post I was doing "reading" practice with a CNBLUE article/interview I found on Olleh music ^^ I haven't finished but I am almost…just about there with it, it's a little bit challenging but I kinda like that feeling when I work on something :)
I also was learning a bit of grammar ^^ found one very cute and interesting –기만 하면되다 (all you have to do/ you only have to do) I think I wrote a whole page and more on that one ^^ I don't often enjoy grammar but that was a nice pattern to me ^^
……I also got a new notebook today. Pretty one too, my others are a solid colour this one is flowery and with some butterflies :D How absolutely adorable?! :D
#badphoto sorry about the very plain and bad photo I'm just too tired at the moment to even bother being cute with my photos ^^;;
I am still not sure what I should write in this notebook, maybe some notes on a specific something. 세상에 너를 소리쳐 maybe? I have a notebook for that but its a plain one. Guess it doesn't matter :)
……..피곤해 :| its in the afternoon but I'm just going to sleep hehe D:
…Bye and thanks for all the lovely comments about the blog and its really awesome you guys support and encouragement means a lot to me ^^


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Tiny house dwellers are shucking their stuff and saying goodbye to mortgage payments - all in an effort to lead more meaningful lives
Published in United Church Observer in March 2015
Two years ago, Kayla Feenstra's offer on a house in Abbotsford, B.C., fell through at the last minute after the bank told her she needed to increase her down payment by an additional $10,000 because she was self-employed.
"That was my epiphany moment," says the 31-year-old landscaper. "I started thinking, do I really want a $300,000 mortgage? How much space do I really need?" Turns out, not a lot. In fact, a mere 130 square feet would do it.
Feenstra, who grew up helping her father construct houses, built her simple shelter, which she nicknamed "Jack in a Box," on a trailer bed.
The off-grid home on wheels features solar panels, a composting toilet and an 1,800-litre tank to collect rainwater. Its airy 11-foot ceiling accommodates the six-foot-two Feenstra, who shares the quarters with her cat, Jinx, and 100-pound dog, Scotch.
The house cost her $15,000 to build - less than the original down payment the bank wanted.
Her modest abode, currently parked on the blackberry-covered land of a local for whom she provides property services, has allowed her to have a richer life. "This fits with my sense of spirituality - it's less materialist, more connected to nature, gives me the solitude I need and there's definitely a lot less stress financially," says Feenstra, who attributes her desire for the simple life to a three-year stint spent volunteering in Haiti in her early 20s.
"I don't want to be a slave to a mortgage. I want to have the freedom to do what I want and not be 70 years old when my house is finally paid off."
The desire to scale back, live simply, leave a softer footprint, become more self-sufficient - and a whole lot happier - is propelling a tiny house movement of people like Feenstra who are tossing their worldly possessions and opting for low-maintenance living quarters that rival the size of a storage locker.
These maverick homesteaders say having less stuff, fewer bills, no mortgage and reduced expenses means they can work less and live more. As tiny house designer Jay Shafer, one of the leaders of this micro-housing revolution, says, "Your world gets bigger when you get small."
Choosing this radical lifestyle has its challenges. For one, you'll have to give up your big-screen TV, king bed and industrial-grade appliances. For another, you'll likely wrangle with lots of red tape since restrictive zoning rules and building codes can make it challenging to find a place to put your tiny house. And if you're squeamish about the idea of emptying a composting toilet, it may not be for you.
Tiny houses typically measure less than 500 square feet, and those on wheels must be less than 120 square feet to be classified as mobile homes - and thus be exempt from the need for building permits. They cost $10,000 at the low end if you build your own and up to $80,000 or more if you order a custom model from a specialized tiny house builder. "These are not a bunch of rickety shacks being built by crazy people," says Feenstra.
Indeed, some high-end diminutive dwellings are the Monacos of the tiny house world: small but opulent, with fancy features such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and bamboo flooring. Manufacturers add to their allure by their own tiny houses in the backyards of their family homes, an ingenious way to escape hectoring parents. Space is typically too tight to accommodate families - it's mostly empty nesters and millennials who are drawn to these miniature residences.
There's no denying the financial benefits of this mini-housing revolution, especially when you consider that most of us dedicate almost half our income for almost all of our working lives to putting a roof over our heads. And the costs keep climbing as houses have ballooned in size to encompass multiple powder rooms and three-car enclosed garages. The average size of a new Canadian home in 2010 was 1,950 square feet, nearly double the 1975 average house size of 1,050 square feet.
Meanwhile, the average number of inhabitants has dropped from 3.5 in 1971 to 2.5 in 2011. Nationally, the average house price is $420,000, more than six times the typical income of 25- to 34-year-olds. For many, owning a dream home has become a financial nightmare, one that binds them to jobs they hate and makes them stay in unhappy marriages because of fear of financial ruin.


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Monday, August 21, 2006
Lisbon - Solo
Walked around the settlements around the castle, then had lunch. Eating so well on this trip. Losing a bit of wait. Saki had to return to London for work. It was fun traveling with him. We laughed all the way. See you in London amigo.
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Cute right? You can also create your own lettering, so if you have a favorite quote you would love done, you can enter it in and create your own! You can also customize colors. I created a House Rules for our home. I loved the look of the rules they already have, but I thought it would be fun to have our own rules. My husband and I sat down and made a long list of rules. Then I decided on a final number to end with and saw I needed to cut it more than in half. I went through the list and cut out things that were synonyms. I then marked rules that were must-keeps. There are special ones–like "A Promise is a Promise" is something McKenna says often. "Cherish Every Day" is something aimed to remind Brayden to enjoy the moment he is in since he tends to always be looking to the future. "Everyone Cleans" is our family policy on cleaning. And here it is:
I decided to put it on a board so we could move it around the house as my whim changes. Isn't that fun?!? The hardest part about the whole process was deciding which rules to have and which colors to do! These were my top three colors:
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St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub Details
Unilever here creates a product that aims to treat acne with only organic components. It uses such aspects as walnut shells and cornmeal to exfoliate the pores, removing dirt and grime. It also uses elements to break down dead cells and refresh skin. This is a restorative product but, by treating the causes of acne, also can protect you from outbreaks. This product has been tested by Unilever, and is proven to bee free of parabens and all-natural. It is also one of the most common and popular facial scrubs on the market.
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SMU fires athletic director Orsini
SMU athletic director Steve Orsini has been fired, effective immediately.
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School president R. Gerald Turner announced the move in a news release Thursday. There were no specific reasons given for the decision, which came only weeks after Orsini hired Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry Brown.
Turner says it became apparent to him that a change was necessary after several discussions over the past few weeks. Turner thanked Orsini for his contributions and said a national search would begin immediately to find a new athletic director.
SMU is set to move from Conference USA to the Big East Conference in July 2013.


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Earline B. Williams, candidate for Deputy Executive Director for Shared Services, was confirmed on June 24, 2013 by the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee.
In this position, Williams will oversee the agency's financial affairs and accounting, as well as the support areas of information technology, building services, mail/print center, and distribution center/Hubbard Press.
Williams addressed members of the Executive Committee regarding her sense of call to the position, as well as providing a statement of her faith. After a brief question and answer period, the vote was unanimous and taken in closed session. Williams was also elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the church corporation.
Currently serving as an independent consultant with the Griffon Group, LLC, Williams is a PC(USA) ruling elder at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. In addition to her significant involvement with the financial ministry of Calvin Church, Williams' past service in the Presbytery of Philadelphia included the Permanent Judicial Commission and the Committee on Mission and Oversight, under the new design of the Presbytery now named the Leadership Collegium. She was also a ruling elder commissioner to the 215th General Assembly (2003).
Williams will begin service on July 22, 2013.


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UFO Sighting Report - Canada
March 7th/8th 2008 : Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia Disk Shaped UFO Hovering Over Building
Date: March 7 or 8, 2008
Time: Midnight and 2:00 a.m.
HBCC UFO Research Note: Possible missing time event, seems this does happen in Kelowna which still is a hot spot for UFO sightings.
Location of Sighting: Hovering above a building in Rutland/Kelowna, maybe 10 feet above the whole roof area.
Number of witnesses: 1
Number of objects: 1
Shape of objects: Disk/almond silver shiny metallic no noticeable lights.
Full Description of event/sighting: Oddly enough I remember seeing this object just hovering above a business on the corner of Rutland and Hwy 33 After that my time and memories for the night are all distorted, scary and somewhat unrealistic. I felt frozen in time almost. Anyone witness that object Friday night close to midnight or 2:00 am? any object moving towards the Kelowna area? Or leaving it? Anyone have lost time or strange memories? If you get any strange reports about this evening Brian please call me or e-mail me. Keep my name confidential of course. Thanks.
Thank you to the witness for the report.
Brian Vike, Director HBCC UFO Research.
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.hbccufo.org
The Vike Report Blog: http://thevikereport.blogspot.com/
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HBCC UFO Research, Box 1091 Houston, British Columbia, Canada - VOJ 1ZO
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We can't deny the fact that Vice Ganda is one of the reasons why it's fun to watch It's Showtime. He's k nown for his jokes and punchlines.
Vice Ganda also loves to make fun of the foreign nationals who visit and watch their show. The fun starts when Vice Ganda notices something weird towards the foreigner.
Recently, Vice Ganda shocked the netizens after he made fun of a Korean National on It's Showtime. He noticed that theKorean has a weird hairstyle and so Vice Ganda started to make fun of his hair.
"Ang taray ng bangs ni kuya parang pinrotractor oh," Vice said while laughing
Vhong Navarro then told him that he's actually making fun of the manager of Sandara Park. After he found out about that, he backed off, changed his mind and just complimented the man's hair saying that he liked it since he already had the same bangs back then.
Ryan then confimed that hte man was the big boss of YG Entertainment, a South Korean entertainment company that handles Korean stars.
"I love your hair. It is very immeasurable," he joked.
Ryan then told Vice that the Korean is single and that maybe he's Vice's true love.
"You're single? I'm single. let's be together and fix our hair," the comedian mentioned.