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Remember this, there's a reason you're here. There's a reason you survived your birth, the car ride to work today, the heat of the summer, the sickness you're enduring, and so many other things. You are a survivor, and you have a purpose, because God destined you with one.
In Christ, you are worth so much more than riches and worldy possessions. He placed you on this earth to make a difference. Some may reach the world and some may reach a few. We all have different gifts and abilities suited perfectly for our purpose.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
We are weak. The flesh is weak. Our God is strong. His power is made perfect in weakness, which means, His power is unmatched when it dwells in us. Claim His power in your life and surrender your life to Him. Everything He wants for you is what's best and out of love for you.
You are enough, because God says so. That guy who dumped you? That friend who dissed you? They don't have any idea of your worth and beauty. Pray for their heart and their happiness, then move on. Find people who see your strength, abilities, beauty, and originality!


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POTTSTOWN - Losers of four of their last five, Pottstown needed a win Thursday to maintain its slim hopes at a Perky playoff spot.
With Alex Kobylinski on the mound, the Spartans delivered. Kobylinksi pitched six strong innings of two-run ball, and the offense gave him enough support early to carry Pottstown to a crucial 6-2 late-season win over Trooper.
'He threw a lot of strikes and got ahead in a lot of counts,' Nick Koffel, Pottstown center fielder said. 'He was able to set the tone from the beginning of the game, and we came out and hit the ball.'
Kobylinski retired nine of the first 10 batters he faced, and in the meantime, the Spartan offense got going early against Tribe starter Tom Urban. Koffel led off the bottom half of the first with a single and eventually came around to score on Tyler Drinkard's RBI double.
Two more runs came around to score in each of the next two innings off of an error and RBI knocks by Ryan McMenamin, Koffel, and Tyler Russ.
'They hit the ball,' Trooper player-manager Brian Hartsell said. 'They hit the ball down the line, and there's not much you can do about that - they hit the ball where we weren't.'
Kobylinski ran into a bit of trouble in the fourth, when Trooper plated a pair on an RBI double by Hartsell - and when Hartsell came around to score on a wild pitch - but was otherwise in control of Trooper's lineup for the contest.
The final Pottstown run was scored in the sixth, on Adam Regensburg's solo home run to right. Regensburg finished the night 1-for-4.
Kobylinksi left after six innings of two-run ball, and scattered three hits and walked three while striking out four. Seth Regensburg pitched the final inning for Pottstown.
Urban performed well in the loss, tossing a six-inning complete game and allowing four earned runs. He gave up nine hits and struck out two.
'Tom didn't pitch poorly at all,' Hartsell said. 'He threw a lot of strikes, they just hit the ball and we didn't.'
Hartsell's 1-for-3, one-RBI evening at the plate was the most productive of any Trooper bat. Ryan Schamp, Urban, and Armstrong had the other three hits for the Tribe.
Russ led the way for Pottstown, going 3-for-3 with an RBI and a pair of runs scored on the night. Koffel had a nice game as well, finishing 2-for-3 with a walk.
As mentioned, Pottstown is on the outer edge of eighth place in the Perky League and will need to get a little help from Valley Forge and King of Prussia to get past either in the standings.
Koffel was brief about what the Spartans need to do to squeak into the playoffs.
'We've just got to show up to play,' he said. 'We can only control what we can do. We've got to keep coming, keep swinging the bats and keep throwing strikes. That's all we can worry about.'
Trooper finds themselves in slightly better standing. They've hit the 10-win mark and would need a catastrophe to fall out of the playoff fray, but the Tribe has had a rough go of late.
After not having played in nearly a week, they got clubbed 11-0 by Ambler Wednesday, and with a game against Norristown Friday, will need to put it together quickly in order to avoid a similar fate at the hands of the Diamonds.
'We need to pick it up a little bit before the playoffs start,' Hartsell said.
'We have two more games. We'll get our at-bats and hopefully by next Wednesday we'll be ready to go.'

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Maybe it's something about the cold winter air that makes us DJs feel all competitive, but the last ever Wheelie Bag Clash took place last Sunday at the 100 Club and now there are two more clashes to look forward to this coming weekend!
First of all is The Sagaboys DJ Cup Clash on Friday 21st November in Clapton. I am taking part in this myself and would love to see some of you down there. It's hotting up to be quite a night so make sure you bring your whistles and make some noise! For full details see my previous blog post here.
Then on Saturday 22nd November some of the biggest revival reggae DJs in London are gathering to clash in Dalston. Names include Gladdy Wax, Tiny T and Asher G (The Rocksteady Daddy). One things for sure, this will be quite a contest with some amazing tunes being showcased. Especially as the winner will walk away with £1000 (the winner of the Sagaboys Clash just gets a trophy!)
Details as follows:
I Remember That! (clash and dance) @ Bar 512
Saturday 22nd November 2008
512 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, E8 4AE
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News that the FBI arrested a ring of alleged Russian spies has thrown an unexpected splash of cold-war water on the national psyche. But former intelligence agents, researchers, and authors say that while that war may have concluded with the breakup of the Soviet Union, spying is forever.
"As long as there are secrets that people want to know, there will be spies," says Peter Earnest, executive director of the International Spy Museum in Washington. "It's basic human nature to be interested in what is being kept from you, especially by your own or other governments."
The former CIA case officer, who spent 35 years on the job, says the single most important element in any relationship, whether between a handler and his network of agents, a husband and wife, or governments, is trust. "And of course, as Reagan made famous in his motto for dealing with the former Soviet Union during his arms talks, you trust but verify."
IN PICTURES: Top 10 notorious spies
The Russians are well known for their commitment to the latter, he says with a laugh. As far back as Catherine the Great they have been sending agents to collect information on the rest of the world.
"When the Second World War broke out, the Soviets had some 250 recruited agents in place all over the US, everywhere from Hollywood to Roosevelt's office," he points out. "On the other hand, our government had a big fat goose egg for agents inside their country because they were our allies. We trusted them."
Disappearing ink, safe drops, and aliases
Peace between former enemies – abetted to some degree by the mythologizing of superspies in films and novels – has created a false impression that the world of disappearing ink, safe drops, and aliases is safely in the past.
But in reality, "there is more espionage in peace time than in war time," says Joe Navarro, adjunct professor of criminal justice at Saint Leo University in Florida. A 25-year veteran of the FBI's National Security Division, Mr. Navarro says the Russians are singular in their devotion to intelligence-gathering – they hang on to traditional espionage methods should hostilities ever break out.
"They believe in having a system that is robust and is not endangered of being hurt should the Internet or phone system be down," he says in an email.
These contacts and drops used by the Russians are fail-safe, he says. "One would have to be looking for every piece of bubble gum attached to a phone pole to determine if it was a drop signal."
He points out that many different people conduct services for the Russians – spotters and assessors, who are used to recruit, and facilitators, "which a lot of these guys seem to be, and you have the people that we haven't even talked about that would be in place to combat sabotage."
True believers volunteer to become spies
He describes this group as true believers who volunteer their services. Russian intelligence has to keep them active during peacetime, he says.
"The Russians give them silly little projects to do," he says, adding that "these seem like nonsense, but the belief is you need to have these people in place when hostilities break out."
Russia has always been about building in redundancy into the espionage network, and there is always more than we are aware of, he adds. Some spies only surface every 10 years. Some only give a sign of life by putting a plant in the window, or by leaving half a window shade up for a few hours.
Hollywood may create an illusion of distance, but it can also lend a hand to the spycraft industry, says Dakota Michaels, a former Green Beret who now runs his own private investigation agency.
He is developing software for tracking individuals anywhere in the world. Using the concept of "Six Degrees of Separation," the play and film that suggested the interconnectedness of human society, he has helped locate people that police and families had given up hope of finding.
Former enemies are today's allies, says former FBI agent, Frank Scafidi, now public affairs director with the National Insurance Crime Bureau in Sacramento. But, while the cold war may be over, he says, Americans should take this as a wake-up call.
"This isn't a movie, this is reality," he says, pointing out that every day hackers around the world are testing the defenses against information theft of all kinds. "The cold war may be over, but the trade war is just heating up."
IN PICTURES: Top 10 notorious spies
Russian spy case 'right out of a John le Carré novel'


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March 31st - Intro to Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour Formats
There will be 2 workshops to give you a taste of the Suhaila & Jamila formats. All levels welcome, with or without prior experience!
- Introduction to the Suhaila Salimpour Format: 3 hours to immerse yourself into this unique and revolutionizing technique.
- Introdution to the Jamila Salimpour Format: Get to the original roots of not only Tribal Belly dance but also the first known Belly Dance teaching technique to ever give names to steps and break down finger cymbals.
April 2nd- 5th Suhaila Salimpour Level 2 Certification Workshop
This workshop is for those planning to or working towards testing for Level 2. Having passed Suhaila Format Level 1 is a prerequisite for this workshop.
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The national sport of Pakistan is field hockey. However, recent results for the Pakistani field hockey team at international competitions have not lived up to its glorious past. As of 2014, the team has not won an Olympic medal in the sport since 1992.
One factor cited in the decline of field hockey in Asia is the use of artificial turf, which became common in the 1970s and 1980s. Pakistanis (and their Indian neighbors) had become artists of the sport because of their use of short passes to dribble around opponents. The different caroms that result on turf changed the game.


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Military and Veteran Students
We admire and appreciate your service to our country. Now, at Indiana Wesleyan, we want to serve you.
Today, more than ever, a college education can provide an enormous advantage in both a military and civilian career. Whether you are actively serving in the military, or you are a veteran or a military family member, we want to help you successfully pursue your educational and career goals.
IWU is recognized by G. I. Jobs magazine as a "Military Friendly School." We are also one of America's most dynamic Christian colleges, offering a rigorous, values-based curriculum to equip you as a critical thinker, effective communicator, and responsible leader for today's global world.
US News & World Report ranks Indiana Wesleyan as one of the Midwest's finest universities. With more than 80 professional majors, an outstanding Christian faculty, convenient scheduling, plus individualized life and career coaching, we will help you not only find your excellence, but your unique purpose and calling in life.
Financial Help for Military
IWU offers specific financial assistance for active-duty military students and their spouses, and for veteran students. For active-duty military personnel, we discount the cost of tuition for our adult and graduate programs that are offered through evening and Saturday instruction at regional Education Centers and many learning sites throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, as well as online. We extend the same discount to the spouses of active-duty personnel, because we understand how military service is a family commitment.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)


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For 12 years Women helping women has entertained for a fabulous cause. The event was originally created to assist in funding a free medical clinic for migrant workers in Marydel that was established by Chestertown's Dr. Maria Boria. Each year, this event brings together musicians, comedians, and singers to raise funds, Women helping women. Year 12, For All Seasons received a portion of the funds raised to support services for the community assisted by For All Seasons.
Lisa Roth states, "This was my first time attending this concert. As I listened to and watched the amazing talent on stage, I was disappointed that I missed the first 11. The show offered laughs, beautiful voices, and fabulous musicians. It was moving."
2017 featured the talents of Sydney Berna, Maddie Berna, Meredith Davies Hadaway, Nevin Dawson, Barbara Ferris, Sylvia Frazier, Jen Friedman, Rebekah Hardy Hock, Joe Holt, Beth Anne Langrell, Jodie Littleton, Sue Matthews, Beth McDonald, Melissa McGlynn, Tom McHugh, Bob Ortiz, Pam Ortiz, Barbara Parker, Caitlin Patton, Mary Phelps, John Schratwieser, Nina Sharp, and Mary Simmons.
Carla Massoni, the owner of Massoni Gallery and producer of Women helping women presents For All Seasons Executive Director, Beth Anne Langrell with a check for half the proceeds from the 2017 concert.


text: Tiger Woods recently won the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines despite a painful injury, and there was a beautiful little scene afterwards. Tiger was walking while holding his little 1-year-old daughter Sam Alexis Woods in his arms. Given the media crush and his leg injury, he decided to hand the girl over to his wife Elin Nordegren. Once the girl was in mom's arms she immediately turned back to dad and reached for him, and Tiger took her back. It was a touching scene that brings back wonderful memories for any dad.


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RELAX IN THE HOT TUB WHILST TAKING IN THE STUNNING RIVER VIEWS OVER INSTOW AND APPLEDORE SLEEPS 22 2 LUXURY ALL WEATHER BBQ LODGE AND LARGE DINING AREA. Situated in one of Devon s most prestigious locations and benefiting from magnificent views along and across Instow Quay and the River Torridge this impressive south facing house has been finished to a very high standard. The property which featured on Fantasy Homes by the Sea overlooks the North Devon Yacht Club allowing you to watch the boats come and go from the lounges and many of the bedrooms. Just 5 minutes walk down to the sandy beach and estuary with a choice of quayside pubs and restaurants nearby. Within a short drive is a wealth of popular safe sandy beaches and attractions to suit all ages. Take a riverside walk to the market town of Bideford where there is much to see and do with a choice of shops and pubs as well as a pannier and open-air markets. North Devon s coastline is never far away and Westward Ho! beach is only a 5 minutes drive offering 2 miles of golden sands popular with bathers and surfers. Horseriding tennis and golf are also available and the National Trust coast path offers breathtaking cliff-top views. Cyclists and ramblers will love the many miles of the famous disused railway line The Tarka Trail offering stunning views and wildlife spotting. Away from the coast is the rugged beauty of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Keen golfers can enjoy the nearby championship golf courses at Westward Ho! and Saunton and attractions including The Milky Way The Big Sheep Superbowl Tapeley Park Dartington Crystal Arlington Court and RHS Rosemoor. Why not take a day boat trip to Lundy island or explore the pretty harbour at Clovelly the sand dunes at Instow or the pretty quayside at Appledore. After all this activity there are plenty of family friendly village pubs and restaurants in Instow to relax in which all serve good food local beers and ciders located within a 5 minute downhill walk. Leisure facilities: hot tub and all weather luxury BBQ lodge. Separate games room with table tennis and pool table. The accommodation which is equipped and finished to a high standard offers ELEVEN bedrooms: all of which have wall mounted TVs with DVD situated on the ground floor all with direct access to the garden are 1 king-size with river views en-suite shower and WC 1 king-size and 1 twin with river views adjoining bathroom with bath separate shower and WC. 1 king-size and 1 twin with access to garden patio located next to a shower room with WC. On the first floor 2 king-size with river views each with en-suite shower and WC 1 king-size with river views located next to a bathroom with bath and WC. 1 king-size located next to a shower room with WC. On the second floor 1 super king-size with fantastic river views balcony en-suite bathroom separate shower cubicle and WC with additional balcony and river views. 1 further twin adjoins the previous room making a superb family suite. Lounge: with river views TV/DVD Sky package with SKY sports and Xbox and Wii games console ideal for children. Further lounge with river views and TV/DVD. Dining room: spacious with river views and large table seating 24. Kitchen: well equipped with island stools and 2 double range ovens American fridge/freezer separate fridge/freezer 2 dishwashers and microwaves. Utility room: with washing machine and tumble dryer. Separate downstairs WC. Outside: enclosed south facing garden with large flat lawn (approximately the size of a tennis court) patio and raised decked area with hot tub and luxury all weather BBQ lodge all overlooking river. Amenities: ample parking bed linen towels electric central heating and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking or pets. Additional info: 2 additional pull out beds available upon request. Location: beach shops and pubs within 5 minute downhill walk. Arrival: 3pm
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- Arrival time: 15:00
- Bathrooms: 8
- Beach within easy reach
- Changeover Day: Friday
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- Enclosed garden / patio
- Family friendly
- Fishing onsite / nearby
- Games / Play facilities
- Highchair available
- Hot tub
- Increased accessibility
- Internet access
- Luxury
- Property type: House
- Pub nearby
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- Short breaks
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Why Every Little Girl Needs a Twirly Dress/
If you happen to be a mama to a spunky six-year-old girl, you know you have your hands full when it comes to dressing her up. The little one has always been independent from the moment she discovered she was capable to doing things on her own. From the time she could pick out her own clothes, she had always tried to put her own spin to her adorable little style.
Some days it works (adding pink bracelets add a girly touch), on other days it doesn't (wearing a dozen necklace is a little overtop). While I encourage her to dress based on what makes her feel comfortable and confident, I also have to steer her gently from looking like Bozo the clown. And really, on days when tantrums are flying everywhere because she simply needs to assert her independence on mixing and matching clothes, I've learned to pick my battles wisely.
Unless it's not season-appropriate ("No, you can't wear open-toe sandals on a rainy day!"), I let her experiment and play with the clothes she wants to wear, even when I sometimes desperately want to hold a sign in public that says: "Don't judge me. She dressed herself up."
Thankfully, most of the time, she dresses herself well. I do find it interesting that she is quick to pick up style cues just by observing how I put together her outfits, preferring to match her colors well and favoring dresses, more often than not.
So when we received our first DotDotSmile Lori Weitzel VIP in the mail, the little one was beyond thrilled. From her reaction, you would think Christmas came early and that she just opened a present from Santa! After seeing the pure joy on her face, I've come to a conclusion: Every little girl should own at least one twirly dress!
"Mommy, I feel like a princess!" she exclaimed as she twirled around. To a mom, that was the perfect compliment. It is like me trying on a little black dress and telling everyone I feel like Audrey Hepburn! Some dresses have the power to do this—to transform the mindset and elevate feelings of joy from within. A twirly dress can make any little girl smile, dance like a ballerina and even ease tantrums—nothing distracts unhappy thoughts more than the idea of twirling around in a dress!
I often prefer subtle prints when shopping for the little one's apparel, but the explosion of hues on this dress reminds me of a watercolor canvas—so fun, playful and creative. The little one loves the splash of colors too, but more importantly, she loves how the ultra-soft fabric feels. The stretchy yet soft fabric is luxurious to the touch which makes it the perfect material for an airy, summer dress.
Of course, because we live in the Sunshine State where summer is year-round, this twirly dress is, technically, a year-round dress. And from the way things are now in which she resists the idea of taking the dress off, I am more than certain this dress will be on her weekly style rotation.
Does your little one own a twirly dress? How do you help your little fashionista build confidence in dressing herself up? Let's chat, style mamas?
Disclosure: Although this post is sponsored by DotDotSmile Lori Weitzel VIP, we always provide our honest opinion as we only work with brands we love.
To explore all the delightful twirly dresses, join DotDotSmile Lori Weitzel VIP. Plus, hurry and avail of the 10% discount this Thursday (July 18). DotDotSmile Lori Weitzel VIP offers weekly discounts so be sure to join the VIP group on Facebook or follow the group on Instagram. But just in case you need to shop more, use the code "gospelofbeauty" for a discount on your first purchase! Happy shopping, mamas!


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Lucky Seven in Love Seven Ring Set: Personalized Sterling Silver Stacking Rings
$ 124.00
Seven delicate solid sterling silver rings come together to create a bold ring with nearly limitless options for personalization! What words can you dream up to make this ring the ultimate keepsake? This ring would make an amazing and heartfelt gift.
**Have Fun**
**Be Creative**
**Adorn Yourself (or your loved one)**
This ring features a focal band with a tiny hand cut copper arrow and six bands ready for hand stamped personalization.
Each band is about 1/16" wide and can hold around 14 characters.
All silver is solid sterling silver.
This ring is all about you, if you have questions, please send me a convo, and I will make sure the ring says just what you want it to.
Please let me know what size you need and what you want your ring to say in 'note to seller' at checkout.
***this band is quite wide when the rings are worn all together, I recommend ordering a tad bigger than your normal ring size with that in mind. I make rings in quarter and half sizes***
All jewelry from Tarnished & True comes sweetly gift wrapped ready for giving and getting! Are you giving more than one piece of jewelry? I am very happy to wrap things separately! Please mention that at checkout, otherwise your order will come wrapped up all together.
Check my shop announcement for current shipping times and remember that each piece of jewelry is completely handmade by me, so it takes a little time. :)
If you have a question about anything, don't hesitate to send me a note! I am happy to help.
Be Real.
Adorn Yourself.
Just Be.


text: Tribal Youth Survey PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THE SURVEYNote that this survey is specifically for Native youth between the ages of 18 and 24. Therefore, please respond appropriately to the age related questions within the survey.If you are at least 18 years old, please indicate (by checking the appropriate button where provided) whether or not you give permission to a reporter from The Huffington Post to get in contact and conduct a follow up interview. Keep in mind that not all of those who grant permission will be contacted.If you are 18 years of age or older at the time you submit the survey and you give your permission to be contacted, please provide the personal information requested on the survey form. The submitted surveys will be maintained by UNITY. With the exception of your personal information, the content of the survey that you submit will be shared with the reporter. After reviewing the collected surveys, the reporter will list those selected for a follow up interview and request the relevant contact information from UNITY. UNITY staff will then directly get in touch with those identified and ask for permission to share their contact information with the reporter. Upon receiving the information, the reporter will get in contact and make arrangements with those to be interviewed. Those interviewed are solely responsible for the content of the information they provide. Question Title * 1. Are you at least 18 years old? By checking yes, you are stating that you are at least 18 years old at the time that you submit this survey. Yes No Question Title * 2. If you are 18 years old or older, do you give permission for a reporter from The Huffington Post to get in contact and conduct a follow up interview? Keep in mind that not all who grant permission will be contacted. Yes No Question Title * 3. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name: Age on date of survey submission: Tribe: Sex: Email Address: Question Title * 4. If you are still in school, tell us about the type of school you attend. Question Title * 5. What do you like about your school? What don't you like? Question Title * 6. How has being Native American impacted your school experience? Question Title * 7. Was Native American history taught at your school? What was it like? Question Title * 8. Do you think sports teams should use Native American mascots? Why or why not? Question Title * 9. Does anyone in your family speak their Native language? Yes No Question Title * 10. Does your school offer classes for you to learn your Native language? Yes No Not Sure Question Title * 11. On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the least and 5 being the most), how confident are you about having a successful future? 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Question Title * 12. Based on you response to the prior question, please explain why or why not. Question Title * 13. In what ways have your life experiences been different from your parents? Done


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An 11-year-old sixth-grader from San Francisco named Juan Romo knew of Jazz music however never had exposure to listening to it the genre nor playing it. He thought he wouldn't like it.
Just Music
"I used to think it was just music," the middle schooler explained. "But now I understand people can share how they feel through jazz."
SFJazz sponsored a workshop teaching the study of Jazz and its history over a two-week course at the Martin Luther King Jr. Middle school growing Juan's new found appreciation for the genre.
This workshop was made possible due to a $3 million sponsorship with hopes to inspire 23,000 students across San Francisco and Oakland middle schools teaching courses from an introductory level to a more intensive semester-long mentorship by professional jazz musicians.
According to Rebecca Mauleon, director of education at SFJazz, the goal of these workshops intend to help expand music education with a focus on jazz.
"Jazz is our American classical music," Mauleon stated. "It's the great equalizer."
However, she explained that such access to a form of art with African American roots isn't equal.
Statistics drawn from the U.S. Department of Education have shown that among students who received degrees in jazz studies during the year 2015, 44 were African American, 296 were white, and only 38 were of Latino origin. Most of which were male students.
Mauleon also noted that unlike ever before, the All-Stars Big Band at the SFJazz High School has no African American members.
"If you want to play basketball in middle school, it's free," stated a musician and instructor at the workshop, Terrence Brewer. "If you want to play music, you have to buy an instrument and buy lessons. Music is not free."
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In an agreement, assistant professor Chris Venesile, of Ohio's Kent State University, stated that even with music courses offered in school curriculums, jazz is less likely to be offered as a focus.
"That's always been very, very puzzling to me because the story of jazz and the history of jazz is a history of America," he explained. "It's a history of racial injustice in America. It's a study of democracy."
SFJazz plans to bring the study of jazz to 70 schools for the upcoming three years which include Brown Jr. Middle School and Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School in which musicians help mentor a variety of students studying band.
Mauleon is aware that the sponsored grant won't make all 23,000 students pursue jazz, "But we can give some kids a chance." she stated.
At the end of Juan's introductory course, students were given the chance to take participate in a performance of a spoken-word jazz piece held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
"All we need are the berets and the turtlenecks," stated Jaru Subia, workshop instructor, and spoken-word poet."
"People said I was a fool," one student explained to the audience. "People said I was a fool, but turned out that I was cool."


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It is the mission of HeartWise Community Learning Center to innovate alternative methods of education, providing and promoting a continuum of care that strengthens body, mind and spirit for at-risk youth grades 7-12 within a larger network of alternative education programs.
HeartWise Community Center provides structure for nontraditional students to build inner strength as they learn to transform conflict and become mindful, responsible and empowered adults. We integrate core curriculum with yoga and creative arts to inspire significant change in the lives of our students. The essential goal of HeartWise is to create a setting in which the tools to build and sustain inner-peace are made available and practiced.
HeartWise is a partner and funded by Network Charter School in Eugene Oregon, 4J School District. The alternative charter school program is an interdependent network of small non-profits that provide alternative education for grades 7-12.


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Peek at some gorgeous new gemstones like chalcedony, iolite, tanzanite, garnet, light green amethyst!
"The Infinity symbol is an ancient symbol that translates to 'without limits'. however, it is used to represent many concepts, such as unending love or never giving up. These pieces make thoughtful gifts for friends, a special someone or even yourself, as a reminder for what's special to person who wears it. Come check out the Infinity Collection at this month's 2nd friday art walk at JRJ Designs Studio, next to Fitch Lumber (103 Short St in Carrboro)"


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Strategies for investment in website globalization
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Six Market Forces That Drive Website Globalization
Before global businesses dive into website globalization and translation, research firm Common Sense Advisory recommends focusing on the nations or languages that provide the most likely return on investment (ROI). For example, only 10 mega-languages – including Chinese, Portuguese, and French – account for 76 percent of the people on the web. The firm's latest research report, and the first in its 2007 series on website globalization, "On the Web, Some Countries Matter More Than Others," identifies the countries and languages companies need to focus on to capture the business of the more than 1.2 billion internet users worldwide.
Lead report analyst Donald A. DePalma adds, "Our advice on how to pick markets takes several different tacks. We factor in gross domestic product (GDP), the total online population of a given country or language, and the cost of translating or localizing a website. We also propose a new measure called 'e-GDP' as a proxy for internet-addressable buying power." The Report, which is available to Common Sense Advisory subscribers, details:
– Where to best expend online resources by focusing budget or staff on the countries or languages that can profitably cover the costs of translation plus adapting site logic, shipping, customer service, and other costly elements of website globalization.
– Recommendations for maximizing return and the number of economically active people online who are able to understand and purchase at a company's website, including: translating the website into the top 10 languages spoken by internet denizens.
– "Online GDP" or "e-GDP" by language and a clear indication of which languages make the most sense for website globalization. Specifically, the report details the six languages that make up 88 percent of the addressable online market. Using this model, Common Sense Advisory suggests starting with English and then moving on to Japanese with its 13.2 percent (US$2.96 trillion) of world e-GDP.
– Budgeting scenarios for website globalization, including processes, technology, staff, and translation considerations.
According to DePalma, the changing demographics of internet users and the absolute necessity of targeting the countries with the highest ROI for website globalization is the catalyst behind the research series. "Ten years ago the U.S. stood at the epicenter of the web universe, English dominated the airwaves, and the dollar stood supreme. Today the U.S. is sixteenth worldwide in the percentage of its residents with broadband access to the internet and falling way behind in connection speed, China is coming on strong, and the dollar threatens to be supplanted by the euro as the world's favorite currency."
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Small Cosmetic bags, Coin Purses, Zipper Pouches
Handmade small cosmetic bags using a fantastic lips pattern fabric. The back of the pouch is a black twill cotton fabric. Interfaced and all seams are double stitch for durability. Also added to the zipper a key chain. Dimension of the pouch: almost 5 1/4″ by 5 1/4″ (13cm x 13cm)
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You may have noticed a few design-changes here at DSO. Web design and blog formatting are not my strong suit, as is likely obvious from previous posts, or the gargantuan size of this new cover photo, and/or the endless-scrolling-slash-sprawl of each blog post... one of these days, I'll figure it all out. I look around at other blogspots, and they all look nice and organized, so I know it can be done. But in the meantime:
|This is the cover to the paperback I have. This book in particular has many alternate designs/ covers.
|The original hardcover Viking edition was issued with dust jackets in two complementary designs. This was the first,
|and this was the second. Incidentally, it is this second version that I more frequently see in used bookstores. Ye book designers, take note.
The novel begins with Ralph Roberts, a widower/ "I-guy" narrator familiar to many a King story, witnessing his friend Ed Deepneau get sideswiped by a truck, at which point Ed lunges from his car and accuses the trucker of trafficking baby corpses under his tarp. Ralph intervenes, and Dorrance, a quiet, odd man always reading books of poetry, (and who in the words of Bev Vincent from his Road to the Dark Tower book (which I haven't read) "wanders through the novel like deus ex machina personified") warns Ralph "not to get mixed up in long-term business."
|A beginning custom-designed to hook me. Starts off with a bang, and gets my Huh? Must know more RPMs a-revvin'.
After Ralph helps apprehend Ed after the savage beating of Ed's wife, he begins to suffer from the kind of chronic insomnia where you start to see things unseen by others: "colorful manifestations of life-force surrounding people (auras), and diminutive white-coated beings that he calls "little bald doctors", based on their appearance." (from the wiki) He perceives other planes of reality (other levels of the Tower, more on that below) and their influence upon the "real" world.
He finds that Lois Chasse, who is referred to as "Our Lois" a few too many times for this reader's liking, is also losing sleep/ seeing these auras. Insomnia also bestows them with the ability to "drink" from other people's auras (as inexhaustible as the oceans) and get bursts of energy/ reverse aging. (They also develop the ability to fire magic missiles.) Their insomnia is induced by "long-timers," i.e. those from a different level of the Tower, where time flows much differently: Lochesis and Clothos, the two little bald doctors, who serve The Purpose, and Atropos, an agent of the Random.
This Random/ Purpose stuff is the heart of the mystery of the novel, and King's meditations are best discovered en route and on one's own. For our purposes here, it's enough to know that this struggle also involves our old friend the Crimson King, who continues to seek the destruction of the Tower/ mastery of... well, I can't say, really, as I don't know yet. But the struggle of the Dark Tower has spilled over - not for the first or last time - into Derry, Maine.
(I forgot to mention - this takes place in Derry, ME.)
With the help of Clothos and Lachesis, Ralph and Lois thwart Ed's plan, and the Tower, presumably, still stands.
The aforementioned Dorrance as aided and abetted by his ka-tet companion Dr. Wyzer (who used to be "Dr. Wyze but now is older and Wyzer") - fascinating folks who apparently know more about this short-term/ long-term business than they let on. The way they appear/ are used here makes me think they'll be back. (Or, if they do not, King is keeping some Dorrance/ Wyzer tale-to-come in his backpocket.)
Similarly, Patrick Danville, the boy whose survival is so paramount to stave off the end of the omniverse that the folks who occupy the penthouse suites of the Tower send Clotho and Lachesis into Ralph and Lois' lives, plays a pivotal role in the Dark Tower series, but I won't know it til I get there. All he does here is sit by his Mom and draw Roland, the Crimson King, and the Tower, near the end.
Susan Day, the lady whose imminent speech at the Derry Convention Center is the source of all the friction in town, is not to be confused with the Partridge Family/ L.A. Law alum:
|Tho I wondered throughout if the big reveal was going to be that they were one and the same.
I was criticized in a creative writing class I took as an undergrad for not allowing a female character to "speak" in one of my stories. That story was about how break-ups and divorces leave this wake of silence in the men's lives affected by them, so for me, it was a sound construction choice. Nevertheless, I added a section where the main character discovers a letter from his ex, and maybe it improved it, I don't know. Anyway, I thought of that here, as Susan Day is discussed/ fretted over/ planned for/ causes so much upheaval, but we only get a long-shot: a snippet of her speech and that's that. I didn't mind. Maybe the advice we get as undergrads isn't so much something to live by as it is a jumping-off point. But I always chafe at the idea of approaching a story not by what works for it but what works for the agenda one-thinks-all-stories-should-promote.
Lesson learned: never take advice on women's-voices from a professor who habitually wore mini-skirts with flame-red panties to class. Or, always. (One or the other, I am sure.)
And, Atropos, Clotho, and Lachesis, the long-timers. Complicated characters. Ralph's rage at the latter two sometimes come across as a bit forced or unnecessary. Not that it's is unjustified, just it slows things down in spots.
|Ralph names them after these three ladies from Greek mythology, the Moirai, aka "the three fates." Curiously, these figures appear more or less the same across a variety of cultures. Collective unconscious at work? Or evidence of a pre-Ice-Age civilization that seeded the world? Both? Neither? ALIENS?
|They also play a rather pivotal role (as The Kindly Ones) in the end of Gaiman et al's The Sandman.
They almost always appear as female. I thought it was a great choice for King to turn them into men, here, (well, not that he's saying Clotho et al. are the Three Fates, that's just what comes to mind for Ralph and we see it via his perspective) considering the gender-concerns of the narrative.
Atropos, particularly, is written very well. Petty, creepy, mysterious, gross. He is described at one point as "the joker in the deck." I thought that was a great metaphor; to anyone who's ever sought meaning in someone's random death or undeserved/ unearned misfortune, it makes sense. The joker was drawn.
|From DeviantArt by dger-dem
He also collects things from those he marks:
(Ralph's) feet struck a cardboard box and knocked it over, spilling out a jumble of stuff: mismatched gloves and socks, a couple of old paperbacks, a pair of Bermuda shorts, a screwdriver with smears of maroon stuff - maybe paint, maybe blood - on its steel shaft... Rings and magazines; keychains and umbrellas; hats and glasses; rattles and radios. They looked like different things, but Ralph thought they were really the same thing: the faint, sorrowing voices of people who had been written out of the script in the middle of the second act while they were still learning their lines for the third, people who had been unceremoniously hailed off before their work was done or their obligations fulfilled, people whose only crime had been to be born in the Random... and to have caught the eye of the madman with the rusty scalpel.
The place was more than a museum or a packrat's lair, Ralph realized; it was a profane church where Atropos took his own version of Communion - grief for bread, tears for wine.
There are, as Kev notes in that review linked-to below, some interesting parallels and connections with It - this bit in the underground, quasi-dimensional lair of Atropos reminded me of the Losers Club's descent into the sewers to fight It. "I can taste your fear on my tongue!"
|I should mention Fringe before we move on. People have often made the connection between the Observers and the Watchers from the Marvel Universe, and I understand further revelations re: their purpose to Fringe obscure the connection a little, but I can't help think JJ Abrams took a bit of inspiration for them from King, here.
I always cast around for good book review to link to for these things, and I agree with Kev's general take on Insomnia, particularly his verdict that this is a difficult novel to assess but not a difficult one to access. Two bits from his review are worth reproducing here:
"If the opening of the novel is a rumination on age and death, the book now becomes an exploration of purpose."
"King approaches the pro-choice/pro-life issue judiciously, never letting his authorial voice take a side. Much of Insomnia tackles contemporary topics - feminism, spousal abuse, and homophobia among them (this latter most interesting, specifically addressing the murder of Adrian Mellon in It) - without allowing the novel to become mired in them, broaching them only in service to the plot. One interesting sequence involves Ralph attempting to save a group of feminists who resist him because he is a man; later, they are decimated by a pro-life extremist they trusted because she is a woman... the issues are not black and white, and King never seems to be soapboxing; Insomnia is served well by showing, not telling."
This last point is important, I think. Before I started reading this, a friend cautioned me that I wouldn't like it "because of the politics." Presumably, he thought I'd feel King was being preachy, or proceeding from false premises, but I didn't get that from this at all. I can think of few more hot-button topics than abortion, so it'd be easy/ perhaps-tempting to do, but I agree with the above. King shows us crazies as well as reasonable folks on both sides of the issue. When it comes down to it, Ralph Roberts says it best: he might not agree with abortion but he damn sure agrees with protecting a woman and her child from getting murdered over it.
|And it even has Connie Chung! My father-in-law will be pleased, if he reads it.
I was worried one side of the debate would be privileged over the other, but outside of the pro-abortion people all being described as "intelligent, stunning-looking" and the anti-abortion people all being described as redneck toothless crazies (a bit leading, tho one would hardly notice these days, where it's done every night on the news, for God's sake), I think reasonable perspectives are given all around and I doubt anyone will feel insulted, regardless of his/her beliefs.
A few years back I finally got around to seeing The Gift with Cate Blanchett. I'd heard from friends for years that Oh yeah Katie Holmes gets naked in it. (Presumably, this was meant to entice me, but I don't really have the hots for Katie Holmes, I have to say. She's obviously not unattractive, but two words: Joey Potter, i.e. a creation, like mustard gas, designed to inflict pain and agitation) But, no one told me this happened at the very end of the film, so up until that point, she keeps appearing naked, but only as a corpse. So, until I got to the non-corpse nudity, I kept thinking, Man, I've got some really sick friends...
I felt something similar while reading Insomnia (and most particularly Rose Madder, for which I received the same caveat) - at what exactly did my friends think I'd balk? Sympathizing with women getting the shit beat out of them? Wanting their abusers to face justice/ get what's coming to them? Promoting the idea that women's shelters should be protected from crazies/ vengeful exes? As I said above, I'm sure they figured I'd think King was being too preachy (and not to put anyone on the spot; this particular friend doesn't even read this blog, the bastard), but just the same, for future reference, folks: Bryan McMillan is 100% and unwaveringly on the side of people who don't bomb abortion clinics, beat their wives, or plot mass destruction of innocents to make any political point. (And he remains in the "Naked dead chicks aren't something to ogle" camp.)
|The townsfolk of Twin Peaks might disagree with me, but that's okay.
Anyway, to get back to the first quoted bit, above, I made note of this section from Chapter 17:
No buzzers went off, no lights flashed, no orderlies came sprinting down the hallway, pushing the crash-wagon ahead of them. No one cried "Stat!" over the loudspeaker. Death was too common a visitor here for such things. Ralph guessed that it was not welcome, even under such circumstances as these, but it was familiar and accepted... He had died with the dignity that simple, expected things often hold. One or two moments of consciousness, accompanied by a slightly wider perception of what was going on around him, and then poof. Pack up all my care and woe, blackbird, bye-bye.
That comes at about the halfway part of the book, maybe a little more. But it seemed to be a good statement-of-purpose. This is a novel that looks death in the face, how to accept it, why to accept it, and, along the way, we get ruminations on the purpose of life/ the survival of children, and taking delight in these other temporary-containers-of-DNA with whom we share this sliver of spacetime.
Whom do you serve, the Purpose or the Random? Or the Crimson King? Good stuff. All of these threads intersect in the last thirty pages or so, and this reader was taken by surprise by the poignancy of the ending. Very sweet, sad, and satisfactory; not ashamed to say some tears were shed. (Had I known this, I wouldn't have finished reading it on the way home from work. Luckily, in Chicago, some dude sniffling/ getting teary-eyed over a novel is nothing compared to the sideshow from other commuters.)
- The way info is delivered/ deliberately-truncated to keep the reader on his or her toes is a tad irritating. As a result, I didn't really know what to make of several sections (the goo/ bugs around the civic center? Ralph's bomb/forearm? Some other bits.) But this is probably all cleared up with a re-read. (See KING'S HIGHWAY 2030: BRYAN RE-READS ALL THE KINGS! And then gets kicked out of the house by his long-suffering wife...)
- At one point, the Rosicrucians are mentioned. I will never be able to see or hear that word without thinking of William Cooper, who was so moved by the esoteric meaning of Bette Midler's "The Rose" that he devoted something like three hours of his old radio show to playing it over and over, whispering reverently at its beauty and depth.
|Incidentally, after I made my way through the 40 hours of the show dubbed "Mystery Babylon," I wrote the guys who administer the site now to see if they sent out a bumper sticker, "I survived Mystery Babylon" or something. No response. Come on guys, not even a keychain? Lots of fascinating stuff in there, to be sure, (not the least of which: it was herein I discovered Dungeon, Fire and Sword) but taken with a silo of salt.)
- Save the Child, Save the Tower put me in mind of...
|from Heroes, before it went screamingly-yet-so-boringly off the rails. (With apologies to any of its later-seasons fans)
- Auras have always fascinated me. A so-called psychic once told me mine has a "rosy-pink glow." I can't find a clip for it or I'd put it here, but something similar was said to Norm on Cheers once, to which he responded, "Well, I eat right." That always cracks me up. Wish I'd thought to reply the same.
- Ralph Roberts will return (briefly) in Bag of Bones, and we see Mike Hanlon and Ben Hanscomb (only mentioned, as the architect of the Derry Convention Center) from It make an appearance here.
- Someone posted this over at imdb. At first I thought it was the actual cast for a film I simply had no idea existed, but it's just dream-casting. Some bizarre choices. (Apollo from BSG as Joe Wyzer? He'd be a more interesting choice for Ed Deepneau, I think... though not my first.)
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Date: August 25th 2016
Venue: O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Support: Greywind / Milk Teeth
Website: www.thrice.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialthrice
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thrice
Aside from a storming return to our soil last year at Hevy Fest, it's been four long years since Thrice [9] took to a UK stage for a headline show. This Reading & Leeds warm-up was originally set to take place at Camden's Electric Ballroom, but demand outstripped the Ballroom's confines and the gig got upgraded to the O2 Forum Kentish Town. Funny, because that's the very last stage they graced here almost half a decade ago.
It may be close to five years since that last encounter, but that hasn't diminished the UK's love for the Californian quartet one iota. Couple this with the release of this year's remarkable comeback 'To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere' and the desire for live Thrice is at fever pitch once again. The Forum is beyond sweltering by the time the returning heroes take to the stage, but for those in attendance this matters not.
A barrage of cheers meets Riley, Eddie, Teppei, and Dustin and they waste no time getting us acquainted with their new material, smashing head-first into 'Hurricane'. Combining the heaviness of their older releases with the mature melodies they discovered on both 'Beggars' and 'Major/Minor', the 'TBEITBN' songs stand tall live, the likes of 'Black Honey', 'Blood On The Sand' and thunderous standout 'Death From Above' receiving rapturous responses from the crowd. Frontman Dustin Kensrue barely talks to the crowd throughout the evening, explaining he's not great with 'banter', though with such personal lyrics, the songs speak to those in attendance louder than most bands could ever conceive.
As a band, Thrice have always been forward-thinking and wise beyond their years, but now they've managed to take the ferocity and youth of their older output and infuse it with a new power and intensity that only comes with age. 'Silhouette' is crushing and urgent, 'Cold Cash And Colder Hearts' keeps its pace yet sounds angrier than ever before, 'Hold Fast Hope' is a whirlwind masterclass in heaviness matching harmony, and 'Backdraft''s off-kilter rhythm keeps the crowd hanging onto every note with utmost devotion.
All that said, let's not forget that Thrice's tender moments can captivate just as well as their incensed ones, particularly here on 'Stay With Me' and 'Daedalus'. The sheer heat of the venue makes it difficult to concentrate on the intricacies on offer, but ultimately they're no less poignant. A punishing one-two of 'Yellow Belly' and 'For Miles' solidifies the thought that the quartet are still a sheer force of nature live, before fan-favourite 'The Artist In The Ambulance' and a surprising but wholly welcome 'In Years To Come' from 'The Illusion Of Safety' lead up to the final moments of the evening.
It could be the heat, it could be the emotions drawn out from the 19 previous tracks, but the intensity of 'The Earth Will Shake' will never fail to completely level a venue as a set closer. The audience give it every last drop until the song's final head-spinning crescendo gives way to silence, and after a lengthy ovation, they spill out into the night air sweaty, but thrilled at what they just witnessed.
Written by Callum Galbraith (@cgalbraith)
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Veet Easywax Electrical Roll-on Kit
Veet have tried revolutionising the at-home wax by introducing the Veet Easywax Electrical Roll-on Kit which claims to deliver professional results, even from the first use - it sounded promising, so when I was offered the chance to try it for myself, I said yes!
In the pack you get the heating device, 12 fabric strips, 4 'perfect finish' wipes, instructions, electric cable, 50ml cartridge of wax, and stand. The wax that comes with the kit has a wide applicator head, suitable for waxing arms and legs, but you can also buy ones with narrower heads to use on under arms and bikini-lines.
It's easy to get going with the kit - simply pop the wax cartridge into the heating device, and leave it to heat up for 20 minutes...
I have read some reviews saying that the 20 minutes wasn't long enough for the wax to heat up, but for me, 20 minutes was fine.
Rolling the wax onto my legs was easy - it went on smoothly and was of a comfortable temperature. It's bright salmon pink colour meant I could spot exactly where I had already applied the wax. It smelt like 'salon wax', which was another feature I liked.
The starter kit comes with 12 fabric strips to rip the wax off with - so I divvied out 6 to use on the first leg, but pretty soon it was evident that this wouldn't be enough. I definitely could have used 10 per leg (and I was only doing the lower half of my leg). You can buy them separately at £3.49 for 24, but I think the kit would definitely improve by adding more strips as standard.
I tried using the backs of some strips to try to get the odd patches that had been left behind but it wasn't the best idea - I just ended up with waxy hands! As I had no other strips I eneded up getting out the razor for those bits.
The thought of having to rip off, effectively, a giant plaster, from my leg was horrible. Much worse than the actual pain of ripping it off. It was surprisingly alright. I wouldn't do it for fun, but it was definitely bearable!
To get off any remains of wax, I then rubbed my leg with one of the Perfect Finish wipes, which is basically, an oil-covered wipe - and despite the little red dots I had for about half an hour after waxing, left my leg gorgeously smooth looking and well-moisturised.
I was really pleased with the results - if I had had more wax strips, it would have been the perfect wax... I will definitely stock up on strips and do it myself again - it was very easy, surprisingly so for a relatively newbie-waxer, and didn't take too long to do.
The only other thing I think would have been a welcome addition would be a little bag to keep all the bits together in, but luckily I had a Joliebox bag which was the perfect size for the job.
The starter kit retails at £29.99, but I have noticed that Boots have it on offer for £14.99 at the moment, just make sure you stock up on some extra strips too!
Do you wax at home? What do you think of Veet's Easywax Kit?
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I use either a depilatory cream or my epilator. I used to wax on my underarms though. I also read reviews where they said that it took more than 20 minutes for the wax to ba warm enough...ReplyDelete
What I like about this kit is the rolling applicator, it seems so much easier than with a spatula!Replies
I've never done it with a spatula, but this was very very easy - and I am a total beginner! xDelete
Ohhh I'm actually quite tempted by this. I have such a low pain threshold mind you!ReplyDelete
Nic x
I'm not great either - it really wasn't that bad though! xDelete
Oooh, this sounds great! I haven't had much luck with DIY wax kits in the past, but I'm tempted by this one, too! Thanks for the review.ReplyDeleteReplies
I've only ever used that one before, but this is 100 times better, nothing like it in fact! xDelete
I have never tried waxing, scared it will hurt too much! This sounds great though. Very tempted at £15!ReplyDelete
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. I'm a wax virgin but I'd definitely try this.ReplyDelete
Home waxing has never really worked for me before but maybe this is worth a try. I hate the way it takes so long though, but maybe that's because I'm lazy. I think I will use my boots points because then if it's rubbish I haven't really wasted any money!ReplyDelete
I hated this! I'm a total newbie when it comes to waxing and I thought it would make it super easy but no! First, it took more than one hour for the wax to heat up (WTF?!) then the strips didn't want to properly adhere to the wax... at least I'm glad I didn't buy it! Glad it works well for you though xReplyDelete
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I have NODB & Devilman's Sidewinder Raw 3 set, will upload it tomorrow afternoon when I'm home. NODB were big @keeron
Yo whats good people.
A couple of years ago i dashed my old computer away cause it fucked up, i lost about 40GB-50GB of old school grime, from Hudds, Leeds, Birmingham, London and nuff rare instrumentals made by producers from everywhere All the way from 2002 - 2007, i collected nuff music daily, then just lost all of it.
Back in the day Devilman used to come huddersfield, he used to shutdown sets at house parties, i had all the sets, but lost them, i also lost alot of rare video clips too from all crews, Midz maf, NODB, BBK, SLK, Bruza, Jendors OGZ, Top Level from hudds, LS7 Battlers etc . NODB was big in hudds back in the day so alot of songs got over here back in bluetooth days lol.
Thinking back, im pissed off that i lost thousands of sets and grime songs.
The sets i lost which im pissed about are the Midz mafia sets.
Does anyone on here have any midlands mafia sets or birmingham sets from back in 04-06 times.
Ive only got : grime time 3, 2 cold 4 the road vol 1, everything else is gaaan.
Respect if anyone has anything!!
Anyone also remember Limewire, Kazaa or Soulseek ?? lol, Man traded nuff grime on them way back when.
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I have NODB & Devilman's Sidewinder Raw 3 set, will upload it tomorrow afternoon when I'm home. NODB were big @keeron
Will upload in 2 years m8, promise
Nuff Respect @barry. This set is fucking big!! I got clips of it, but not the whole ting.
If you got any more like this just holla me. Thanks g.
Ffs keeron, back up all your shit next time you dipstick
could you put up grime times?
link me with 2 cold 4 the road vol 1 plz
does Ace1 still spit? rated him in NODB
Used to listen to these bAck in the day


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"november first"
written in accurate timing by jake kilroy.
somehow drifting like a shipwrecked sailor
in japanese restaurants and all-too-american dive bars,
i found myself somewhere between jack-o-lanterns and turkeys
with christmas music rumbling in the heart of a woman out of focus.
it was so loud i thought the new year would come from her mouth.
what would that be?
a confetti laugh?
a showy promise?
a drunken kiss?
god help me every year i say that at midnight
in a top hat, covered in gold and black,
smoothed over by champagne and winks.
what drum did we order to beat this loud?
there's a marching band coming out of my sleeves
and every song is for whoever's in the room.
but i have to sit through the orange and black,
the orange and brown, and the red and green,
just to get to everything all at once
in the wordy backseat of a throat
that won't stop crooning auld lang syne
until everywhere becomes a bed
and we just stick to being wallflowers
until valentine's day or the spring beyond.
and without our tongues jostling the rain
of our stormy mouths, laced with lightning,
juggling two a.m. doesn't seem so wild
without sunrises to come cracking with whips,
as we slump into daylight like posters coming off the wall.
well, there was a night once or a dozen times
i came home with groceries
and had to stand on my front lawn
to consider the magic
that was possible
every waking second
once summer died out
like the bulb of a back porch.
and when the broom of my conscience swept,
it didn't leave so much as a matchbook.
it was a clean slate,
and it was glorious.


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Last night marked the fourth game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics in their playoff series. The first game would be a victory for the Cavaliers as they pull away with a 117 to 104 win. In that game, LeBron James scored thirty-eight points, pulled down nine rebounds and dished off seven assists. Jae Crowder would chalk up twenty-one points, eight rebounds and five assists. Avery Bradley would also score twenty-one points, along with four rebounds and one assists. The Cavaliers would hand the Celtics a 130-86 blowout loss in Game 2. LeBron James would finish with thirty points, four rebounds and seven assists. Jaylen Brown would settle for nineteen points, four rebounds and one assist. The Celtics would barely escape with a win in Game 3 as they defeat the Cavaliers, 111-108. Marcus Smart would put up twenty-seven points, five rebounds and seven assists. Kyrie Irving scored twenty-nine points, two rebounds and seven assists. The Boston Celtics looked to tie the series up, 2-2, as they face the defending champions in the Quicken Loans Arena.
The game would start off right for the Celtics as they shoot forty-six percent from the field as a team, limiting the Cavaliers to thirty-two percent. Jae Crowder would shoot a perfect one-hundred percent from the field to earn himself eleven points. He would collect three of those points from beyond the arc while taking the other two from the free-throw line. Kelly Olynyk would drop six points, along with four rebounds and two assists. Avery Bradley would shoot thirty-eight percent from the field as he puts up six points. On the other end of the court, LeBron James would shoot forty-three percent from the field as he collects six points along with two defensive rebounds. Kyrie Irving would only shoot twenty-five percent from the field as he earns six points while Kevin Love would knock down a three-pointer and two free-throws. Tristan Thompson would be limited to two points and three rebounds as the Celtics end the first quarter with a 29-19 lead.
The second period would be a close one as each team scores twenty-eight points total. Kyrie Irving would get hot as he drops twelve points which would include two three-pointers. Kevin Love would shoot forty percent from the field as he puts up five points, which would contain one three-pointer. He would also jump up to pull down five defensive rebounds. Iman Shumpert would come off the bench to shoot a perfect one-hundred percent from the field as he is rewarded with five points, including one three-pointer. As for the Boston team, Bradley would chalk up seven points which would hold one three-pointer. Rookie Jaylen Brown would come off the bench to score five points while hitting one three-pointer in the process. Al Horford would shoot sixty-seven percent from the field to put up four points as the visiting team walks into halftime with a 57-47 advantage.
The Cavaliers would come back as they spark a huge 40 to 23 run in the third quarter. Irving would get extremely hot as he goes off for twenty-one points, shooting eighty-two percent from the field. He would nail two three-pointers in the process of doing so. LeBron James would put up nine points as he grabs one defensive rebound and two assists. Former Knicks player, J.R. Smith, would shoot a perfect one-hundred percent from the field to earn himself five points. As for the Celtics team, Olynyk would shoot fifty percent from the field as he earns himself five points. Bradley would score four points as he connects for a field goal and two free-throws. Horford would also connect for a field goal and a free-throw as the Cavaliers gain a 87-80 lead at the end of the third quarter.
The Ohio team would close things out in the last period as James would light the floor up with fifteen points as he shoots sixty-four percent from the field. He would hit a three-pointer as he grabs one rebound and dishes off two assists. Love would knock down a three-pointer while grabbing four rebounds for himself. On the other end of the floor, Horford would shoot seventy-five percent from the field to receive seven points as a reward. He would also knock down a three-pointer in the process of doing so. Crowder would also knock down a three-pointer but it would not be enough as the Cavaliers come back to beat the Celtics, 112 to 99, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Kyrie Irving finished with forty-two points (his new Playoff career-high), three rebounds and four assists. Avery Bradley would finish with nineteen points, five rebounds and three assists.


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I had some mixed emotions... part of me was proud of him but another part was jealous and sad that I missed this milestone (or atleast wasn't told right when it happened)!! Our little guy is getting so BIG!!
(and he FINALLY got a haircut... he was way too shaggy... and he did REALLY well!! yea!! last few times were a total disaster)
Today we went to HEB to pick up a few things and he pushed his own (small) cart around. He even scanned something and put it in a bag (we went through the u-scan line). What the heck?!? Where did our baby go?
We're still taking it slow on the potty training. We'll just let him try when he asks for now.


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So you've been looking for a photographer?
Let me give you some reasons to not hire me as your wedding photographer.
1. You don't want to have any fun making your photos.
I want the whole process to be fun and relaxed.
2. You want to have boring photos.
I will take the safe shots but then I want to give you some final images that will be out of the box and something you can brag about.
3. You want the photo in black and white with the flowers or the rings in colour.
I can't do that for you. Please don't ask. You couldn't pay me enough to do that! In years to come you'll thank me.
4. You want a photographer that doesn't care about flattering light.
Did you know light is the single most important feature of photography.
5. You want your photos taken with cheap equipment.
I've invested thousands of dollars in cameras, lenses, lighting gear, and training to get the best image in any given situation.
6. You don't want your photos to be professionally edited.
I perform post production on every photo I deliver. This might be as simple as getting the colours correct for print or a major photoshop fix for skin or removing distractions.
7. You don't need your photos delivered within 14 days of the event.
Most times I'll deliver a sneak peek the day of the session and usually deliver within a week.
8. Your nephew got a fancy camera for his birthday.
I was the relative with the new DSLR once. Unfortunately that didn't make me a photographer.
9. You already know the best way to pose to look your best in front of the lens.
There's some simple little tricks to make you look confident in photos, especially the men and boys.
10. I can't think of another reason. You might as well give me a call or an email to book an obligation free consultation.
Jokes aside, I do take the responsibility of photographing you or your event very seriously. I care about light. I care about distractions. I care about you looking natural and unposed when I pose you.
I'm also an active member in some learning groups and my work is scrutinised by those asking me advice. So I don't dare take a bad photo!
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In my quietest moments, and sometimes even in the midst of a current or a raging storm, I wonder to myself "What would Jesus do?" Over twenty years ago, I sat on a panel in London, speaking to an audience of other Christians who attended the Church I loved to be part of too, and I told … Continue reading What would Jesus do?
Month: April 2015
Wrong Title
Seems an entire body of work can be doomed to isolation, If the wrong tag or title is chosen. The perils of writing. Holly x
It is not how much others approve of you that matters
It is not how much others approve you that matters; It is how authentic you are, And how much you approve of yourself. Be your own best friend ... You deserve that. Holly x
Doing Things For Oneself First
The case for doing what works for ourselves, first and foremost When we do something, we ought to do it knowing that all goodness in the universe is watching us, and do it for ourselves first, because it is impossible to please all men all the time. As a simple example of this statement, one can … Continue reading Doing Things For Oneself First
Thinking of Nepal
* * * * * * * * * * * * * Thinking of the beautiful people in Nepal, and praying for all those affected by the earthquake and aftershocks in the region, or involved in the rescue and recovery efforts. May beauty … Continue reading Thinking of Nepal
A Little Reminder
Happened upon this handwritten note in my journal, from an inspiring article by Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of "Eat, Pray, Love"), directed to me by my daughter last year. And so, I am telling myself again today: Your job is only to write your heart out, And let destiny take care of the rest. A gentle reminder to … Continue reading A Little Reminder
On Healing the Inner Child, by Thich Nhat Hanh
An excerpt from the book "Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child" by Thich Nhat Hanh. FROM THE INTRODUCTION "In each of us, there is a young, suffering child. We have all had times of difficulty as children and many of us have experienced trauma. To protect and defend ourselves against future suffering, we often try to … Continue reading On Healing the Inner Child, by Thich Nhat Hanh
Broad Beans and Swallows Arriving
Today I planted our lanky broad bean seedlings, into wonderful organic soil (all 'made' on the property). It was so good to get them in at last, and lovely to get my hands into the friable soil after months of cold! No sooner had I finished my work, than a sweet little robin appeared to … Continue reading Broad Beans and Swallows Arriving
Thoughts on Earth Day 2015
Today is "Earth Day". It is an absolute joy to take moments in every day and appreciate what the Earth provides for us, how many plants and even the tiniest of creatures support our life on this incredible planet. When we open our eyes and our hearts to see and feel this wonder, everything becomes … Continue reading Thoughts on Earth Day 2015
On Teaching Our Children
It is all very well teaching children Academic subjects, Sex Education and how to pass Examination with perfect results ... But how about teaching them how to THRIVE in the big wide world? How about teaching them to LOVE ... themselves and others? How about teaching them how to SAFELY and sustainably … Continue reading On Teaching Our Children


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Looking at Osinka miracles, I somehow did not think my shoes - it's something unusual :) But it turned out that many of them are interested. So I decided to still write a more detailed master class. True photographs during the operation did not do - knitting at night and even during a pedicure :) So basically there will be words. If you can make up my mind once again on this - UPDATE)
So, I needed to work:
- 90 grams (one skein and that not all) of thread YarnArt Pearl (color purple, 115)
- Hook N 3,5
- Cobbler's awl (with a hole in it or hook at the sharp end)
- Clay Moment-crystal or Second - in general any clear.
- Ickusstvennoy suede shoes from (it does not shine on it and less glide lines).
First, the usual awl done (husband helped) hole in kozhzamom shoes, no farther than half a centimeter from the base. A better way would make the hole as often as possible, but we were at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from each other and the problem was solved gaps when I first came up with a knit row down.
Later these holes stretched string - the same one which knitting. At the toe that was harder to do. Mainly for the toe and an awl to shoemaking. In other places you can just flash a thick needle. The ends of the thread brought out, they can tuck into knitting, and inside can interfere. How are the holes from the inside (inside they are up against and can not be seen, if not fold it so much) received stitches, bind sc, and filled the gaps between the stitches of the chain of air loops - the number of looked from a distance. And the beginning of knitting specially made in the middle of the inside of the shoes - this is the most inconspicuous place shoes and there best to hide the transitions to the next row. imposed on the resulting series still sc. And this number dropped down - he closed the transition to the sole.
Turn away the bottom row
And again in the same warp and in the air loop knit series of columns with trebles. But not until the end - in front tied associated previously part of the ribbon lace.
This part of the scheme was knitting lace ribbon:
I It is composed of a ring and two semicircles in one direction or the other.
Added in Photoshop for the MC, as well as knitting just on a whim - such as the toe of the triangular
Attaching this item to the toe realized to what place should dovyazat columns with trebles and annexed after the last column of the item to the series. Knit columns with no trebles and as required by item of lace and continued columns with trebles on the other hand shoes. Continue knitting is no longer in a circle, and from the right side to the left lace. So changing the columns with the trebles and without, to be back in the last row of lace knit peak of the three loops. It turns shoes knit ladder. The latter series has turned down on the heel. pictured ladder can be dismantled and replaced with columns and no trebles. This is just the inside of the shoes, the most imperceptible: If something happened somewhere uneven - no big deal :) At the end of the fixing and cutting off all the threads, I pulled the belt so that the number of pico played for top shoes and missed glue top shoes taped knitted fabric.
Here are photos that can be viewed in the large size, if anyone should like to knit.


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Youth Achievement Awards
What students are eligible?
Low-income school-aged children who are succeeding at home, at school and/or in the community are eligible. Anyone can nominate deserving children who have been working towards achieving their goals despite overwhelming obstacles. We verify the application with guidance counselors or social workers.
How much money is available for each child?
The awards average about $100, but up to $250 is available per child. Recipients can also reapply. Students may be nominated more than once.
Can the nominator suggest an appropriate award?
Yes. Rubin for Kids encourages you to do so and to be creative! The nominator is often the best judge of what would benefit the recipient most.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Applications for Youth Achievement Awards are accepted on an ongoing basis. If nominating a child, you should indicate whether a timeline must be met and Rubin for Kids will try to process the application to meet your needs.
When will applicants be notified of a decision?
Applicants will be notified within several weeks of submitting the nomination. Awards are given throughout the year.
Who presents the award?
A letter is sent to the nominator, and the nominator distributes the award to the recipient. Rubin for Kids only sends checks to school personnel or a receiving organization.
How can I nominate a child?
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