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Impressively bright image for the size. Excellent contrast ratio. Just 2.2 pounds. Includes carrying case.
No audio. No remote mouse control. Hard to eliminate jitter.
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It's only 2.2 pounds and small enough to fit in a briefcase with room to spare, but the NEC LT20 still delivers a bright image and excellent contrast ratio. There's no audio, and potentially more annoying is the lack of remote mouse control.
The NEC LT20 is light enough to take with you wherever you go. There are a few design tradeoffs, but the bright image helps make this a worthy road companion.
Built around an XGA (1,024-by-768) DLP engine, the LT20 has connectors on the back for S-Video, composite video, and your computer (using an HD-15 analog connector). NEC gets points for shipping the unit with a full complement of cables. There are no built-in speakers, though, nor a USB port for remote cursor control (which could be a problem if you use a mouse in your presentations).
Rated at 1,500 lumens, the unit delivered a respectable 1,389 in our tests. That's bright enough to project a reasonable-size image in a well-lit room. We measured its contrast ratio at an impressive 367:1. Brightness variance (1.43:1) was about average for a projector in this class.
Image quality was good overall, despite some minor to moderate issues that showed up in our tests with DisplayMate (www.displaymate.com). The most serious, though the one least likely to show up in real-world use, was a minor jitter that we could not eliminate on test images designed to bring out jitter. As is typical for DLP projectors, yellow tended toward a dark mustard color, and when we swept our gaze across the screen, white areas broke up into red-green-blue rainbows. On our DVD video test, the image was a little dim, as if seen through a neutral filter, but otherwise fine.
- Benchmark Results:
Brightness (lumens): 1,389
Contrast Ratio: 367
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With approximately 40,000 new cases every year, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Pakistan. There has been an alarming increase in the incidence of breast cancer and it was responsible for 30.8 per cent of all cancer deaths among women in Pakistan .
To raise awareness of risk factors and early detection strategies for breast cancer, in order to reduce the mortality rate among Pakistan women.
To raise funds and donations for needy patients who visit the Aga Khan University Hospital.

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Monday, September 17
PR leaders sign Kuching Declaration
5 comments:
- gonduboy said...
Hehehe .....betul ke ini?
- September 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM
- remie said...
why no signatories from DAP Sabah, PKR Sabah & PAS Sabah? Is Sabah irrelevant to this declaration?
- September 17, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- Sabah Sifu said...
This is actually PR's 7 Point deception. Please read here ....
- September 17, 2012 at 10:32 PM
- nandy said...
Those 7 articles are the Borneo agenda similar to what UBF is pursuing but the declaration did not touch on the cabbotage policy. I suggest to all oppositon supporters to vote for local parties as ADUN and the Pakatan Rakyat for Parliament - how about.
- September 18, 2012 at 4:49 AM
Thumbs up for PR.Those who are sceptical of the declaration, let them be,may be they are comfortable with what BN is doing.I,for one,fully support the declaration,taking into account of what Sarawak and Sabah had in 49 years.Hopefully PR will make it in GE13.It is always smarter to put hope on new thing rather than putting hope for 49 years on the old thing.
- September 20, 2012 at 3:55 PM


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Sunshine Yellow
I haven't always been the biggest fan of yellow, mainly because it reminds me of Sesame Street's Big Bird, and if done wrong you'll either end up looking like a canary or a queen bee. You may have noticed (and I've also said this) that I'm attempting to embrace more colour. I wore too many muted over winter - perhaps reflecting its grey mood and have, with the changing of seasons felt the need for to inject some brights into my wardrobe. Also colour is big this season - I don't religiously follow fashion (although I attend the shows), but I do pay attention to what's in trend and kaleidoscopic shades and colour blocking lit up the SS17 catwalks last September. Designers also have a knack to create collections that are just the right antidote to current climates (one of the reasons I'm so fascinated by the industry) - and what with all the crap going in the world at the moment, we are in need of a brighter hues to help spread some joy!
I spotted this sunshine yellow striped number and photographed it on Ile Saint Louis about three weeks ago (I'm behind on my posting), when the weather suddenly hit 23 degrees and was warm enough for ice-cream (bought from Berthillon).
When styling, I'd go for one yellow item, otherwise you will undoubtedly end up looking like the aforementioned Big Bird. I think it looks particularly good paired with denim or a neutral shade (white or cream is good too) - although steer clear of black as you'll end up looking like a bee. I'm also really enjoying the combo of yellow and caramel. What would you wear it with?
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I'm wearing: Topshop Unique Top / Weekend Denim Skirt / Simon Miller Bag, similar here & here / Garrett Leight Sunglasses, similar here, here & here / Martiniano Pumps, similar here & here / Missoma Pendant Necklace
Photos by Dimitra Sereti, edited by me.


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Monthly Favourites - November 2014
November has definitely been a great month; I had my 23rd birthday, ran my first 5k, and bought A LOT of beauty products (although I seem to do that every month).
This November favourites is going to be a little bit of everything, some beauty, fashion and even a miscellaneous item to share with you all. Without further ado, here are my November favourites!
Sarah Chapman Skin Tone Perfecting Booster (roughly $100 CND): For over a year I have been scouring beauty counters for an effective product to combat the hyperpigmentation on my chin. Kiehl's, La Roche-Posay, Shiseido, Peter Thomas Roth...I've tried A TON of skin tone correcting products but this is the first one that has made a noticeable difference that sticks. The idea of the Boosters is that they are concentrated serums that "boost" your regular skincare regime to more effectively combat a certain skincare issue. I mix this in with my moisturizer or apply it before I use my moisturizer twice a day. After only a week or so I could see the difference and unlike a lot of other products I have tried, the result seems to be permanent. A lot of other products made a different immediately after I applied them but by the end of the day my skin seemed to be just as pigmented as before and after months of use, my chin looked exactly the same (not worse or better, but the same). This is definitely a pricey product and it took a while to get one to Canada, but I've tried similar products at both higher and lower price points and this is by far the most effective for my skin. It really has reduced the hyperpigmentation on my chin, doesn't dry out my skin or make it too oily, and it can be used under makeup with no problems.
Batiste Dry Shampoo ($9 for 200ml): I bought one of these when I was in Montreal and I forgot my Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray at home, needless to day I was in dire need of some dry shampoo. I actually really like this one; it's a lot lighter in texture than the Oribe spray, which makes the Batiste Dry Shampoo quite nice for my fine hair. The one down side is that it does leave a bit of a white residue, but it's not terrible. I think this is definitely up there as one of my fav dry shampoos and a great, less expensive alternative to the Oribe spray. Honestly, on certain days I actually prefer this to the Oribe (shock!).
Maje Geddy Striped Bomber Jacket ($515): I got this jacket in October but I was absolutely obsessed with it in November. It's a great, black and navy striped bomber jacket that surprisingly, is quite warm. I was waiting for Hudson's Bay to get this bomber jacket in and basically the day it arrived, I had to buy it. It's the perfect combination of casual but put together and I love that the stripes make it a bit more interesting. I usually wore this with my big All Saints scarf, a pair of jeans and a white or black sweater (or you can see how I styled it on Instagram). If you can still get your hands on this, I highly recommend dishing out the dough and getting it – it's just amazing.
Chuck: Firstly, I love TV and I have definitely been a TV addict from a young age. That being said, if you have not watched Chuck, get on Netflix and do it now. Starring Zachary Levi and created by Josh Schwartz (yeah, that's right, the one who created The O.C.), Chuck is a TV show about a guy who works at a electronics store fixing phones and computers, and somehow ends up working for the CIA. I don't want to give anything away and that's not a particularly interesting way to describe the show but it's funny and witty, with a good amount of action and romance, and great music (a little Cake anyone?). Besides the fact that it's a great show, everyone out there who loved Seth Cohen definitely needs to watch this. My boyfriend and I are on our second round of watching the series (he has actually watched it all like five times now) and both of us can't get enough.
What did you love in November?


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Passings ~ Doris Lessing (1919-2013)
"She was political in the most basic sense, recognising the manifestations of power in its many forms. She was spiritual as well, exploring the limits and pitfalls that came with being human . . . [S]he was everything a younger female writer might hope for: kind, helpful, interested, and with a special understanding of the position of writers from elsewhere within England. . . . And she was a model also for every writer coming from the back of beyond, demonstrating – as she so signally did – that you can be a nobody from nowhere, but, with talent, courage, perseverance through hard times, and a dollop of luck, you can scale the topmost storyheights."
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Brewery Event: Eugene: Oakshire Brewing hosts Cascade Brewers Society to celebrate National Learn to Homebrew Day, November 5th
Local homebrew beer club Cascade Brewers Society teams with Oakshire Brewing to celebrate National Learn to Homebrew Day on Sat. Nov.5 from 11 AM-5 PM at Oakshire Brewing Public House (207 Madison) in Eugene. Members of club will be on hand to demonstrate and explain the process of making your own beer at home. A variety of equipment and methods will be demonstrated, for beginning to advanced brewers. In addition, Oakshire will be serving their great beers and food trucks will be on hand to provide delicious food. Watch the demos of beer being made, ask questions, and taste some great food and beer. See how easy it is to make your own beer to your own tastes.
Learn to Homebrew Day was established by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) in 1999 to encourage people to homebrew. HomebrewersAssociation.org is full of homebrewing information you can use to make your first batch. Brewing sites are held all around the world so people can learn how to brew or teach others how to make beer.
Oakshire Brewing Company of Eugene, OR, was founded in October 2006 by Native Oregonian brothers Jeff and Chris Althouse. With the goals of brewing the highest quality artisan beer and providing the highest level of service to their customers, Oakshire has become recognized for consistently brewing fresh, unique and delicious beers in relatively small batches. Learn more about Oakshire, our Eugene-brewed craft beers, brewery events and tours/tastings at http://oakbrew.com
For more information about the event, contact Denny Conn of the Cascade Brewers Society (email@example.com) or Alaine of Oakshire Brewing(firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Michael J. Ovsievsky
Michael Ovsievsky is an accomplished commercial real estate attorney with experience in a diverse range of legal areas, and an emphasis in:
- Complex commercial real estate law and finance matters
- Mergers and acquisitions
- General corporate transactional engagements
Real estate law is his primary area of practice, through which Michael represents property owners, developers and lenders in the acquisition, disposition and financing of residential and commercial real estate projects, including:
- drafting and negotiating complex purchase and sale agreements
- loan documents
- land use documentation (e.g., easements and restrictive covenants)
- landlords and tenants in the leasing of office, medical office, industrial and retail space.
In addition, Michael has a background representing corporate and healthcare clients in a variety of real estate, M&A and commercial matters, where he regularly negotiates letters of intent and primary deal documents in asset and stock purchase structures, and affiliation and joint venture arrangements, leads due diligence, and guides transactions through closing.
A native of New Jersey, Michael has been practicing in the Triangle since 2008, and is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, New Jersey and New York. Prior to joining Morningstar Law Group, Michael was a partner in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina office of K&L Gates LLP, practicing in its Real Estate Investment, Development and Finance Group.
Michael has significant experience in the healthcare space, having served as outside real estate counsel to hospital and healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and regional and national healthcare service providers. In those engagements, he has developed a keen understanding of the industry-specific issues and considerations healthcare clients must navigate, as well as an in-depth understanding of the regulatory framework that impacts their real estate, corporate and commercial transactions.
Michael has been recognized as a North Carolina Super Lawyers – Rising Star from 2012-2018, a distinction bestowed on no more than 2.5% of all eligible lawyers in North Carolina. In addition, Michael is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP), a distinction he earned through the Green Building Certification Institute. As a LEED-AP, he has demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles, as well as the LEED Rating System.
In addition to serving clients in private practice, Michael is adjunct professor at The University of North Carolina – Kenan Flagler School of Business where he teaches Real Estate Law to second year MBA students.
Michael has been selected as a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2012-2018.
- Urban Land Institute Member – Triangle District Council
- American Health Lawyers Association – Real Estate Affinity Group
- Cary Chamber of Commerce – 2011 Leadership Cary Graduate; Economic Development Committee
- United Way of the Greater Triangle – Young Leaders Society Member and Steering Committee Member (2011-2013)


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2007 USA Dance Selection Panel
Ana María Alvarez
Artistic Director and Choreographer, contra-tiempo, Los Angeles, CA
Neil Barclay (Chair)
President and CEO, August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Pittsburgh, PA
Laura Faure
Director, Bates Dance Festival, Lewiston, ME
Ella Baff
Executive Director, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Becket, MA
Peter Taub
Director of Performance Programs, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Statement by Ella Baff
Anyone who has served on a panel for a grant-making organization knows how angst-ridden the selection process can be. At a certain point in our deliberations, we get plain bleary. We are hot inside with matters of the field and the individuals whose lives we are affecting, while it's damn cold in the chasm between deserving talent and available resources. I look around the table. We have our laptops, PDAs, our high-speed everything, and good intentions. We feel primitive. We are apes around the watering hole trying to figure out how to use a bone. But here's the bright side: we love art and artists, who are inherently brave and reveal the most interesting aspects of life, and we are honored to honor them with a significant dose of moral and material support.
Any given panel is a snapshot in a tiny frame that raises big questions. The convening itself is important for this reason. The health of any field relies on perspective, and one way to arrive at this kind of relativity is to interrelate. There is discourse that challenges us beyond orthodoxy. Light enters the room as we talk about the particulars of each artist being considered, then about the topography of the field, back and forth and around the contours, and try to arrive at a temporary "truth."
Inevitably it comes up that dance is a tricky proposition for the public. Audience members—not to mention those who are not attending performances—report with some embarrassment that they feel that they lack the proper tools, vocabulary, or Secret Art Passport to discuss and understand the art form. Thus many presenters report that dance is difficult to "sell." (There—it took only about 300 words to dredge up "the commodification of art." Back to the watering hole.) Fear not, resist, strategize! Transience is an outstanding feature of dance, and dance has no language equivalent. These extraordinary attributes make the art form intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically compelling. Subtext, the unspoken, what is sensed but eludes easy articulation—this is the land of great adventure, and worthy of our interest.
So what is the big scary deal about the tacit world? I have a 500 word limit for this article. Let's just say for now that the artists who are receiving grants from United States Artists are unique thinkers and creators who translate the mysteries of the subconscious to the stage. They possess a remarkable ability to use movement to signify, testify, evoke, provoke, and stimulate meaning and insight. By lifting our heads from the watering hole, they give us confidence that we can see farther, and what's out there is gloriously interesting.


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Through a dense forest I walked in the wintertime, called to share my knowledge for some purpose, and ostensibly to investigate an abandoned fairy playground. A horse wanted to come with me, but I could not get her over the very high fences. Thick snow covered the path but, my way, I could see clearly through it. All was frozen but I wasn't cold.
Before me there was a magnificent giant bird; in all dreamworlds I have not seem anyone like him. He was a behemoth Wren, but a shock of blood-crimson color against the snow. Unlike a Wren in every way but that he was shaped liked one. I followed him and he led me through an abandoned barn.
On the other side were giant trees, a hundred times taller than the Giant Sequoias, and the snow was gone, and my breath was drawn from me. The trees breathed in place of my lungs and I became a part of them, sharing in their respiration. Horse found her way in the end.


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Matt & Meghan
Where do I start?! Well I have known Matt since he showed up at UD & our paths crossed a lot with mutual friends and interests. He has remained a friend over the years and actually has been a great friend to my husband. This will also be our 3rd wedding together that he was in & I have photographed - his first being the groom of course :)
Meghan showed up a few years later while I was working at the BSM at UD and we became fast friends. To say we have a lot in common is an understatement, but I think what we enjoy most (other than Jesus and Starbucks) is a similar sense of humor. We like to laugh at the same ridiculous sorts of things that no one else thinks is funny - "how ya derrin'?" - "I don't know whatchu wan' me to tell ya".
Matt & Meghan's story is kind of funny...their worlds were intertwined but they didn't actually meet or get to know each other for a long time. When they finally started hanging out last summer it led to an engagement on New years :) I couldn't be happier for the both of them! They are one of those couples to me that just "makes sense," like why didn't we try to set them up sooner?! But we know why, God's timing is perfect!
So this is a special post to me for a lot of reasons...being around fresh and genuine love is a fabulous thing and even better when it's people you care about. This shoot made me so excited for their wedding day this July. And I am not lying when I say that I smiled, literally laughed out loud (but won't post those pics), cried and danced in front of my computer while editing these images. And because I can't blog all 127 of them...here's a handful to share with you!
And for any of you photogs out there who care, I shot this session with an 85mm 1.8...that thing is seriously like butta' and it's mixture with the yummy early evening light...mmmmmm
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Betsufure 2015/9 – part 1
Hello guys,
Because two years is a long time and man gets used to certain things, a day without update is a wasted day. To be honest, I didn't plan to add anything over next few days. I'm really in a bad mood , but I know that depression isn't my fiend.
Betsufure 2015/9 cover:
On the cover Rio and Ginzou from Ao Natsu.
I looked quickly at the magazine. To be honest I'm not big fan of this magazine. I was, when Oboreru Knife and Kyou no Kira-kun were published there, for now I'm a little bit bored. However I appreciate the power of this magazine- > Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai, L-DK -> strong titles.
series in this issue, part 1:
Ao Natsu chapter 24
Kimi wa Kawaii Onnanoko chapter 1 (to be honest I don't know if this is a title 😛 )
Gozen 0-ji, Kiss Shi ni Kite yo chapter 5
Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai chapter 19
Chicchai Toki Kara Suki Dakedo chapter 25
L-DK chapter 74
Mikami Sensei no Aishikata chapter 6
Kanna to Decchi chapter 13
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By Tom Ehrich
Once the two candidates have exhausted their insults and snark, they might turn their campaigns to the issues.
The orange-haired bully, however, knows little about the issues and comes across as an empty suit. Hillary Clinton knows too much about the issues and comes across as a know-it-all. Knowing too much is far preferable to knowing nothing, of course, so if the presidential election focuses on issues, we can expect to hear bombast from the Republican suit and deft rejoinders from the Democrat.
But an issues-orientation won't go deep enough. For the larger question has to do with what form of government can deal effectively with the spread of powerlessness, a contagion emanating from the gross raids on wealth and power by the privileged few.
This election is being fed by negative feelings: stress, financial insecurity, fear, anger, xenophobia, religious victimization, wounds from discrimination, helpless rage against predatory wealth.
This isn't an aspirational moment, in which people are imagining what great things ought to happen next, or how to position their lives for opportunities, how to build a nation, a city or a dam. It isn't about "possibility thinking" or any movements of uplift. It isn't about improving the lot of the have nots.
It is a time of grievance, often expressed as whining. It is a time when people feel victimized by powerful forces, by privilege, by other races, by an unfair system. Some see a racial hand pushing them down, some see a gender hand, and some see greedy elites.
The common element is powerlessness. The political question, then, is what can be done about powerlessness.
In effect, the orange-haired bully is stepping up as the classic "strongman." Elect me, he says, and I will make things right for you. Cede your power to me, and I will punish those forces holding you down, even if I have to do it alone. Make me the boss, and all will be well.
Hillary Clinton speaks from the pulpit of solidarity. It's the "occupy" movement all over again. It's the energy of "sisterhood," now broadened to embrace men: if we hang together and don't allow power to pick us off and divide us, we can make things happen. We will be as smart as we need to be, not limit our smarts to what our opponents can accept. People are trusted to work together for a common good.
The strongman approach speaks deeply to some people, especially to people who have an authoritarian bent. But this is much more a solidarity moment in American life. Look at the aftermath of the Orlando shootings. The bully tried to make it about him. Clinton said little, leaving oxygen in the room for the people. They, in turn, rallied around the gay community, rallied around Orlando -- an entire planeload of passengers offering sympathy to the grandmother of one victim, legions showing up for Pride marches, preachers preaching words of hope to the oppressed. People rallied around gun-control with a moral potency that might not defeat the NRA in Congress but has claimed the visuals. Democrats sitting-in on the House floor carries much more electoral weight than one more photo of white men buying assault rifles.
Strongman systems never work. They turn despotic. The strongman cannot deliver on his promises, and in any event, he abandons the promises as soon as he gets the power. The strongman system turns corrupt and cruel. Witness fascism in the 20th Century. Count how many immigrants came here to get away from corrupt strongman systems in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Gaze upon the sorry spectacle of Russian strongman Putin, as well as the the sordid realities in world soccer and strongman-led religion.
Pope Francis has appeal partly because he doesn't pretend to be the strongman. Although the occupy movement didn't have enough leadership to sustain momentum, its instinct to seek horizontal leadership, rather than hierarchical, seemed spot on. Business and industry are moving away from strongman command-and-control systems. Look how even the loftiest tech giants work from desks set among the rank and file. Even though the military still has an ethos of top-down discipline, action in the field tends to follow the solidarity, horizontal model.
In effect, the strange candidacy of the orange-haired bully is reminding us why strongman systems have fallen out of favor. The would-be strongman simply isn't smart and capable enough to pull it off, nor can he be trusted to consider any interests but his own. The would-be strongman is an advertisement against his own cause.


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am Spinel. Centuries ago, in Sanskrit writings, I was called the daughter of Ruby, adored, yet somehow different. I grace the Crown Jewels of Great Britain as the "Black Prince Ruby" and have resided in the regalia of kingdoms throughout history.
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To help finance Dim Shores and other related endeavors, I am selling some of my books. Thomas Ligotti, Caitlín Rebekah Kiernan, Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, Robert McCammon, Bentley Little, Brian Lumley, Philip José Farmer, more. Many Subterranean Press hardcovers. Also a set of 7 mini-comics from Adrian Tomine (signed) and an original Raymond Pettibon zine from 30 years ago.
If any of that sounds good, please take a look. Thanks.


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This past April, at the Milken Conference, the annual confab hosted by the felon turned philanthropist, Greene sat on a lunchtime panel with Charles Murray, the author of Coming Apart: The State of White America, and historian Niall Ferguson, whose recent book could have been called the same thing. Do you see this? Greene asked the audience, pointing to a slide that showed the widening income gap. The crowd, whose members had paid the $6,000 entry fee to get investing tips, not guilt trips, made restless noises. Then there was a smattering of impressed applause, followed by uneasy laughter. Greene blinked, surprised. People look at Occupy Wall Street as, This is just a little kind of a disorganized joke, he said, raising his voice. If we take another 10 percent of middle-class America's income, who knows what kind of other social unrest could happen in this country and the changes that could happen to our way of life?
The level of Greene's concern is such that, last year, he was inspired to run for Senate in Florida. But stories about the Summerwind's goings-on dogged his campaign (I particularly remember serving Tyson a vodkaandRed Bull while he was receiving oral sex from a hired entertainer, one former employee told the BrowardPalm Beach New Times), and arriving in recession-strapped towns on his private jet did little to convince most voters he understood them. Greene calls his loss a huge mistake on behalf of the people of Florida.
I wasn't as crazy as I was perceived to be, he says in his defense. I had a few high-profile parties. I'd be in St. Bart's every New Year's, big party there. St.-Tropez in July, big party every year. Malibu in May. Hundreds of people would go, so hundreds of people thought I was like that all the time.
Greene grew up middle class, and like many in his tax bracket, he's since lost some perspective (Do you live in New York full time? he asks me after I pull up in my rented Chevy Aveo). But he insists his values remain as solid as ever. I try to think when I go to bed every night, how much good did I do in the world? he says. During his time on the campaign trail, he told the Milken audience, he caught a glimpse of how some of the 99 percent were living, and it was chilling.
I went to one living room in Liberty City; she was a single mom, 45 years old, 300 pounds, he recounted. All she was talking about was her $646 check which was coming in three days which she needed to buy more food. This got the crowd's attention, and the room filled with the sound of harrumphs. But it wasn't this woman that set Greene's mind on fire. It was her children. One had been shot, one was in jail, two had gang problems. He trailed off. The role models those kids havegang membersof course those kids are going to go in the wrong direction. If the kids were given access to education, he continued, to after-school programs
Dream on, Ferguson drawled in response, and the audience broke out in applause. Dream. On.
Greene gets this kind of reaction a lot. Nobody gets it, he grumbles, gunning over the boardwalk that leads from his boathouse to the beach. I see David Koch a lot of the time. His policies are ridiculous. I don't think he's ever been to one of these schools where they have a rolling cart, where one computer has to go to different classrooms, and it can make so much difference, a $700 computer! I don't think these guys realize, this is what they're cutting off? To say to those kids, Too bad, every man for himself'?
Latelylike at a recent lunch with Steve Schwarzman, who has likened Obama to HitlerGreene's been trying another tactic. Now I appeal to them selfishly, he says. Don't you realize that if you don't take care of this kid when they are 10 years old, you'll take care of them when they are 20 and 100 instead? We just have to pay a little more taxes. It's not going to kill us. You buy car insurance. Why not buy some democracy insurance?' People think that Obama is this leftist, socialist guy, he says. But I don't think they understand what people can go for when they are at the end of their line.
He takes a sharp right and points out a mossy dock surrounded by toys. Speedboat, Jet-Skis, little inflatable boat, he recites. Ducks! We chug up the driveway to the main house. It's surprisingly modest, given the property, but then people used to live differently. He and Mei-Sze plan on rebuilding as soon as they are done with their renovation in Palm Beach. He's not sure what he wants it to look like, but one thing is likely: The new property will have gates. You're in Palm Beach, you're in the Hamptons, you think you're so secure, Greene says. Do you really think if you had 50,000 angry people coming across the river, you think you're safe?


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Ritual Bath from Second-Temple Era Discovered at Western Wall
reprinted with permission from Arutz Sheva
(IsraelNN.com) An ancient mikveh was discovered in Jerusalem by archaeologists during restoration work in the tunnels under the Western Wall.
Western-Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz was pleased at the find and said it further documented the Jewish past in the area. He added that it was "another level in exposing the splendid past of the Jewish people in the area."
The archaeologists from the Antiquities Authority said the mikveh is dated from the Second Temple period.
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Don't Believe Everything You Think, Especially When You're Afraid
I've heard it before and I am not having it.
Not. at. all.
Don't tell me you're afraid of opening up or that you're afraid of:
or love.
Because you're not.
So what is it—really—that's blocking you from your awesome?
What's causing you to keep running into the same damn brick wall?
Fear. To be specific, fear of PAIN.
Our nature is to avoid pain at all costs. I'm not intimating that fear of pain is not legitimate. Of course it is! It's part of our humanity. I'm just suggesting it's not nearly as reasonable of an excuse as you think.
Don't allow pain to remain as pain. It has to evolve.
Be kneaded out.
Transform it into material you can work with.
Know with every fiber of your being that what you want the most: the relationship, the career, the body, the chance—all lie on the other side of your willingness to change.
It's time to proactively change your relationship with pain.
Yes, it was a bad relationship. But they all don't have to be! Feel the pain of it potentially not working out and call him back anyway.
Yes, there was a poor career choice (or a few poor career choices). That major blunder in front of the new client? It was a doozy!
Launched it, made it, shipped it, and it failed? Painful. None a good enough reason to not take a second (or 52nd) go at it.
Pain will lie to you.
Pain will miscommunicate. It will tell you you are not good at relationships and shouldn't bother.
That you're a failure as an entrepreneur and should just go get a "safe" job.
That you're terrible at saving money, so why start now?
That you've always been overweight, so what's the point of a jumping on the treadmill today?
Pain will lie to you, and you will be tempted to believe it and limit yourself to a world that is small, safe, and predictable.
You will suffocate, here, but you don't have to.
Feel the legitimacy of your pain.
Mine it for gems of wisdom.
But refuse to allow it to keep you from what you want the most.
There is no real brick wall, roadblock or insurmountable obstacle.
Just your illusory version of one.
The ultimate antidote to pain?
Act now.
After all….it's just pain, which is hardly a final curtain.
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Dana Stirling
Best, with a dash of worse
Book (8 x 8.5 inches)
Mixed media
Book Cover
White Lady (book detail)
Lady in Envelope (book detail)
A Woman (10 x 8 inches)
Home Composition (20 x 16 inches)
A Father (20 x 16 inches)
Dana Stirling's book, Best, with a dash of worse, uses the family album form to explore the very idea of family history. Raised by British parents in Israel, she notes: "Ultimately my family archive made me feel detached and distant from the people who are my own family." By selecting, arranging and sequencing photographs and other items from the discarded scrapbooks of unknown people, Stirling creates her own history. In addition to the book, she develops the themes of home, water and mother in framed and freestanding objects.
6/18 - 7/1, Opening Reception : June 22nd, 6-8pm
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This post is also a little late, but hey, you do the best you can :) Several weeks ago was my daughter Kendall's 3rd birthday, and I knew I was going to have to get a little creative to make it special. We are still staying with Paul's parents so I knew a big party was out of the question. I finally came up with something a little bit similar to our Princess Breakfast Birthday Bash we did a few months ago, and I am please to say this one was just as fun!!
If you have ever seen Dora, you know every time they go on an adventure they have to go to different places before they reach the end...I tried to use this theme for our breakfast :)
First up the kids had to make it through the Fields of Fruit! I just printed out pictures of Dora and all her friends and then cut them out and taped them all around the table.
Our next stop was the Juicy River!!
Then finally we made it to Cereal Mountain....but oh no!! Is that Swiper I see?? Swiper no swipee!! (That was my kids favorite part :)
After we finished our breakfast Kendall got her Dora paper doll book, and we all sang, "We did, we did it, we did it, YAY!" SO cheesy, I know. But the kids had a ball, and afterwards Kendall said, "Who did this for me mommy?" I said that I had, and she gave me a huge hug :) Thats about as affectionate as you are going to get for that sassy little one.
I hope this sparked some ideas of things you can do that don't break the bank to make your little ones bday a little bit special!
And don't forget about our giveaway going on HERE. You still have two more days to enter!!


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From the time Kyle brought home his first bird dog at ten years old, dogs have always been in his blood. Kyle's passion for the companionship of dogs and their abilities has brought him to where he is today. To date, he has worked with more than 3,200 people and 4,100 dogs, encompassing 100 breeds, in over 50,000 hours of one-on-one programs. Kyle works with people and their dogs in relationship fundamentals of basic & advanced obedience, rehabbing aggressive behaviors, problem solving undesired behaviors, upland bird and waterfowl hunting; search and rescue in area search, both live-find and cadaver, and tracking / trailing.
Kyle's experience with dogs goes well beyond training and behavior as he has a wealth of field experience with medical and nutritional needs of the canine. He has worked in animal hospitals, both private and emergency clinics, for several years, as well as in a family-owned pet food and supply store of twenty years. His dogs are his family— his dogs, his students are his life. His pack.
Students from all over come see Kyle at his home in Saugerties, NY and he also does home visits in Ulster County. Additionally, he available for phone consults.
Have questions and need a plan for your dog? Talk to Kyle! Sign up for a 45 minute phone consult today and we will get back to you to schedule it as soon as possible!
A comprehensive 45 minute phone consult where you and Kyle review detailed dog history, have an extensive Q&A, and outline the next steps or training plan for you and your dog.
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This is a comprehensive handbook that is conveniently packaged as an ebook. It covers every aspect of owning a puppy through training it by yourself or in tandem with a training professional. Take advantage of Kyle's 20 year career experience of teaching thousands of people how to teach their dogs. This is the one stop shop for the fundamental commands in print!


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Shrimp and Corn Soup is a favorite in Louisiana and the rest of the South where shrimp are bountiful. For those who enjoy the classic creamy soup but long for zesty flavor, this recipe is for you! Simply add our Taste the Seasons Cajun Trinity mix for the flavors you seek.
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 package Taste the Seasons Cajun Trinity mix
8 ounces clam juice or shrimp broth
2 cups half and half
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 pound small (70/90) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Green onions, sliced, for garnish
In a large saucepan, melt butter; add flour and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until light brown. Add the Cajun Trinity mix and clam juice gradually, stirring constantly to blend. Stir in the half and half, creamed corn and whole kernel corn.
Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the dry sherry and shrimp. Simmer 5-10 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked.


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Links + Things: Semi-Short & Sweet Edition
Just a semi-quick roundup of links this week, since I'm on a semi-vacation at home this week and next. So, just bulleted news, cover art and some good deals on books in this edition. We'll be back to our regular programming shortly.
Recommended Reading
- Tiger Eyes is out on on-demand!!! It's taken tremendous self-control to not watch it yet, since I'm meeting up with friends to see it in an actual theater tomorrow. You can get it on iTunes and Amazon Instant Video. (US only so far.)
- Our friend Reynje shared this excellent piece about violence against women and gore on our television and movie screens. I honestly thought I was just being overly sensitive, but it turns out that I'm not alone in being disturbed by the seeming increase in violence in popular entertainment.
- This is the best analysis I've seen of Book Expo America. I kind of hate conferences (I know, I know--I've just had to do too many for work) and can't afford to travel to them anyway, but it sounds like BEA needs to think about how to make the show work for the broad range of attendees. Be sure to read the comments, which have some very interesting discussion.
- I know everyone has already linked to this, but author Ann Aguirre's post about being a female writer of science fiction is a must-read. (via author Alanna Blackett)
- In a similar vein, author Jeanine Frost has an insightful discussion of her feelings on the current SFWA mess.
- I love Nafiza's honest and thoughtful discussion of the whys behind book blogging. So much of what she said resonated with me--especially the numbers game issue, which has been making me increasingly uncomfortable lately.
- The Huffington Post has a list of nine "books" (several are genres/categories) people will judge you for reading. While I appreciate the sentiment behind this post, that it's pretty silly to sit around judging people's reading choices, I really wish folks would stop lumping all romance novels, young adult fiction, etcetera, together, even when they're being positive.
- This is a fascinating interview with Sarah Dessen and her editor about their editorial process, and how they work together.
- I am devastated about this news, re: the possibility of teleportation.
- This lengthy profile of WNBA rookie Brittney Griner is fantastic, even if you don't care one bit about sports.
- The Writers Guild of America apparently has a list of the 101 best-written television shows of all time (PDF). Friday Night Lights comes in at 22. For the record, I have some quibbles with that ranking. Texas forever, y'all.
Cover Art
I have no idea what Promise of Shadows is about (I mean, I could look at the Goodreads description, but whatever), but I am all over the lovely typographic cover with the feather design. *sa-woon* I've enjoyed everything I've read by Jeri Smith-Ready, and her first foray into contemporary/realistic fiction, This Side of Salvation, sounds wonderful. The cover is straight-up dreamy. Finally, we have the cover for the first book in Jenn Bennett's new series, Bitter Spirits--which is set in the 1920s; it's pretty over-the-top, but I'm preordering the hell out of that book, regardless, because I know it will be awesome.
Cheapo Books
- I haven't read Adaptation, but I heard Malinda Lo talk about it an an event awhile back and she was brilliant and it sounds excellent. It's discounted through the weekend to $4.99 in ebook form.
- Laura highly recommends The Year of Secret Assignments, which is only $3 on Kindle right now.
- If my review/gushing endorsement of A Northern Light didn't sway you, the $4 price tag for the paperback surely will, right?
- I can't imagine there are many people who haven't read The Witch of Blackbird Pond, but if you haven't the Kindle edition is only $2 right now.
- Sandra read Grave Minder last year and quite liked this gothic tale. It's currently $1.99 on Kindle. (I quite like the new cover, incidentally.)
- The only book I've read by Tammara Webber is Easy, which I thought was a well-done portrayal of college life, with a girl-positive message. Another book by Webber, Between the Lines, is currently priced at $1.99 on Kindle. (I'd love to know if you've read this one and what you thought!)
Other Discounts/Sales
- Audible is having a flash sale through June 8th on customer favorites--there are some highly regarded audiobooks in this mix, including The Fault in Our Stars and Code Name Verity.
- Kindle Fires are discounted through the 8th as well, with $20 off using the promo code DADSFIRE.
- Kobo is having a 60% off sale on select ebooks (no code needed); there are some popular titles like Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry, The Thing About the Truth by Lauren Barnholdt, Crazy by Amy Reed and a bunch of Harlequin titles for category romance readers.
Happy weekending, y'all!


text: We had a warm, sunny day at Montrose Point. Beautiful conditions. We arrived at a non-peak time, we usually do. Very many starlings, House Sparrows, and female R-W Blackbirds were out. We did see one male, possibly young, R-W Blackbird as well. On the way in we saw four Double-crested Cormorants on a street lamp by the harbor.


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Change is a process, not an event. There are three important keys to leading this process, and overlooking any of them practically guarantees poor results.
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Join us for this engaging and interactive web event with Patty, and explore the three critical elements for leading successful change. You'll receive a helpful handout prior to the webinar to enhance your knowledge. You don't want to miss this online web event!
Here's what you'll get:
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Katy ISD Celebrates Gift of Time From 14,500+ Volunteers
The Gift of Time was the theme of the 2011 Katy ISD Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Celebration that honored 14,522 school district volunteers. This year alone, more than 718,000 volunteer hours were gifted to Katy ISD campuses. This brings the total volunteer hours given to Katy ISD to more than 6.2 million since 2000.
"Based on the average U.S. income, the amount of hours donated to schools each year is worth about $15 million," says Janet Theis, Katy ISD Partners in Education. "Many campus activities would not take place if it weren't for the dedication of this community, and this is why our volunteers are so extremely valuable. As a district, we are truly thankful for their continued support."
Each year, Katy ISD campuses salute their volunteers by selecting a campus "Volunteer of the Year."
Announced at the VIPS Celebration were the 2010-2011 Campus Volunteers of the Year: Monica McDivitt, Alexander Elem.; Michael Darling, Bear Creek Elem.; Cecilia Heh Suen, Beck JH; Cynthia Rodriguez, Beckendorff JH; Mary Carroll Benson, Cardiff JH; Mirta Dos Santos, Cimarron Elem.; Sherrie Cooke, Cinco Ranch HS; Tracy Carey, Cinco Ranch JH; Lisa Madrigal, Creech Elem.; Linda Ames, Exley Elem.; Paulina Gonzalez-Nossa, Fielder Elem.; Athena Vargas, Franz Elem.; Samantha Hilton, Golbow Elem.; Kimberly Guidry, Griffin Elem.; Ezy Dampman, Hayes; Wendy Freaney, Holland; Ginny Williams, Hutsell; Roslyn Anderson, Katy Elem.; David and Teresa Wert, Katy High; Edna Rokoski, Katy Junior; Becky Morris, Kilpatrick; Tammy Jones, King Elem.; Lisa Martinez, Mayde Creek Elem.; Kina Tebo, Mayde Creek HS; Vannel McCaslin, Mayde Creek JH; Deborah Foreman, McDonald JH; Maxx Roopchand, McMeans JH; Gregg Scott, McRoberts Elem.; Jami Pruett, Memorial Parkway Elem.; Beverly Spaulding, Memorial Parkway JH; Jennifer Perez, Morton Ranch Elem.; Jeri Flores, Morton Ranch HS; Josie Davis, Morton Ranch JH; Cathy Berner, Nottingham Country Elem.; Holly Winchester, Pattison Elem.; Jan Henson, Rhoads Elem.; Natalie Boyd, Rylander Elem.; Anina Porter, Schmalz Elem.; Anne Marie Barrios, Seven Lakes HS; Danielle Nuckolls, Stanley Elem.; David Flores, Stephens Elem.; Toni De La Torre, Sundown Elem.; Pete and Cheryl Gavrel, Taylor HS; Neil LeBlanc, West Memorial Elem.; Shirley Coffey, West Memorial JH; Jill Wojciechowski, Williams Elem.; Susie Price, Winborn Elem.; Jan Evans, Wolfe Elem.; Tiffany Hoffman, WoodCreek Elem.; and Stephanie Knight, WoodCreek JH.
Katy ISD enjoys the support of volunteers who contribute significantly both to the district and their home campuses. VIPS is administered by Partners in Education, the Katy ISD department that brings the community into the classroom. For more information about Partners in Education, visit www.katyisd.org.
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text: The project of making a detector involves more than just following a sheet of instructions. It is a collaboration of over 2900 individuals who have to work together as a team while being thousands of miles apart. We posed questions to a few of these men and women to see what happens behind the scenes to make an undertaking like this work. Questions:


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On display in our studio we have a collection of evening gowns, ball dresses and mother-of-the-bride wear in several sizes.
Fabrics used for these gowns come from several countries overseas where I visit small specialist shops.
Most dresses are adorned with lace work, flower work or other forms of applique work to create that special look.


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Get a first look at how choice affects your destiny in the Official Gameplay Walkthrough of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Explore an entire country full of untamed environments and cities at the peak of Greece's Golden Age.
Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, an inspiring adventure where you must forge your destiny and define your own path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds as you experience a rich and ever-changing world shaped by your decisions.
Embark on your journey from humble beginnings as an outcast mercenary to a legendary Spartan hero, and uncover the truth about your mysterious past, as Alexios or Kassandra.
This ancient world features idyllic shores, volcanic mountain ranges, crystal-clear lakes, and arid deserts – an entire world full of breathtaking views and unexpected adventures. Explore an entire country full of untamed environments and cities at the peak of Greece's Golden Age.
There are almost infinite ways to explore Greece. Choose between main missions, story-based side quests, and more, as you seek to unearth the mysteries and secrets of this hallowed ground. Your decisions shape the world around you with over 30 hours of choice dialogue and multiple game endings. Experience an entire ancient world that constantly evolves and reacts to your every decision.
Show off your extraordinary warrior abilities and shift the tides of battle during one of the deadliest conflicts of the time, the Peloponnesian War. Charge into epic clashes between Sparta and Athens in big battles pitting 150 vs. 150 soldiers against each other.
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Introduction to Shamanic Journeying
Saturday, August 15, 2015, 1-5 p.m.
East Windsor (near the Library)
Fee: $40
Are you seeking a spiritual practice that will support your daily life? A practice that can help you realize what you came here for? Shamanic journey is a tried-and-true way of consciously connecting with your guardian angels and other compassionate spirit beings- those willing to offer wisdom and guidance for a happier, healthier life.
No previous experience is necessary. Please bring an eye-covering and a journal. (Drums and rattles will be available to borrow if you do not have one of your own.) A Shamanic Practitioner and Reiki Master for 12 years, Cindy O'Connor is a founding member of the Society for Shamanic Practitioners and a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies 3-Year Program. Founder and leader of the Open Heart Circle, she is also a long-time member of the Mercer County Circle. Class size is limited. Please submit the fee via Paypal, to reserve your place in this workshop:


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Ted Cruz Easily Shuts Down Attempted "Gay" Rights Bullying, Demonization
During a campaign stop in Beaumont, TX, May 19, 2015, KMBT-TV recorded an exchange between Ted Cruz and a "gay" rights supporting reporter. Predictably, the reporter immediately tried to intimidate and demonize Cruz by asking him if whether he feels hatred and animosity toward "gays." Cruz however, does not allow himself to be forced into playing by the insidiously contrived rules of bullies. Not only does he easily shut down the attempted demonization but he deftly turns the table on the bully. His excellent question-stopping answer follows:
SEN. TED CRUZ to REPORTER: Let me ask a question: Is there something about the left, and I am going to put the media in this category, that is obsessed with sex? Why is it the only question you want to ask concerns homosexuals? Okay, you can ask those questions over and over and over again. I recognize that you're reading questions from MSNBC... You're wincing. You don't want to talk about foreign policy. I recognize you want to ask another question about gay rights. Well, you know. ISIS is executing homosexuals. You want to talk about gay rights? This week was a very bad week for gay rights because the expansion of ISIS, the expansion of radical, theocratic, Islamic zealots that crucify Christians, that behead children and that murder homosexuals. That ought to be concerning you far more than asking six questions all on the same topic.
REPORTER: Do you have a personal animosity against gay Americans?
CRUZ: Do you have a personal animosity against Christians, sir? Your line of questioning is highly curious. You seem fixated on a particular subject. Look, I'm a Christian. Scripture commands us to love everybody and what I have been talking about, with respect to same-sex "marriage," is the Constitution which is what we should all be focused on. The Constitution gives marriage to elected state legislators. It doesn't give the power of marriage to a president, or to unelected judges to tear down the decisions enacted by democratically elected state legislatures.
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Just wanted to start off by saying THANK YOU to everyone who has wished me well this past few weeks. I felt a bit overwhelmed most of June from being sick, to our big home move (and remodel) and tackling all of these incredibly exciting (but stressful) projects happening for work. I decided to take a brief break from blogging as I regathered myself emotionally. I feel so much better after a much needed break and extra support from family and friends during this stressful period. I didn't want to stay away for too long as there are just so many cute summer clothes and amazing sales that are about to happen! So I'm back – recharged, re-energized and ready with a closetful of goodies to show you ;). I will also be back with some more Bosslady Lessons so stay tuned for that as well!
Now that July is here and summer is in full swing, I'm posting some great summer wedding guest outfits. I wore this super cute and super comfy ruffle maxi jumpsuit to a wedding a few months ago and the shorts underneath definitely made getting my groove on a whole lot easier ;). I just love the ruffle detail on this jumpsuit and how nicely the whole thing flows. Keep in mind the top part is sheer so make sure you get one of these backless sticky bras (one of my undergarment must haves).


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"Welcome to Sugar City" is what Kittitians (pronounced Ki-TEE_shuns) will say when they greet you upon arrival. "We are sweet just like our sugar cane".
For many years St. Kitts has been a layover destination to it's posh island neighbor Nevis. Albeit the island of Nevis is truly beautiful with their beaches and hotels I'd say it's time to give St. Kitts a closer look. For the simple traveler who's looking for character, culture, and a non-compound vacation in the Caribbean St. Kitts will avail.
The island sits quietly in the West Indies with lush wooded mountains rising out of the sea climbing dramatically into the clouds. Most of the island's interior is too steep for habitation with a ring island road giving life to small fishing villages settled along the coast.
I've been to St. Kitts a few times throughout my career. The first time on my way to Nevis only to be grounded on St. Kitts by a terrifying tropical storm which later gave birth to Hurricane Sandy. The second time was on assignment to feature the island of St. Kitts and was greeted with magnificent weather.
Here's my TAKE on the perfect trip to St. Kitts...
Start your trip with a visit to Basseterre, the two-island nation's capital and largest port. It's a bustling little city full of Caribbean style and charm. Meander the streets on foot and you'll immediately feel the heart and soul of the island. Kittitians are warm open armed hosts curious about their guests. They take great pride in making you feel right at home. If someone asks how you are doing, your reply "Cookin' on gas", letting them know that things are going good.
The farmers market is a great place to learn about the island's local products. Get there early for the best pickings and enjoy eating fresh fruit while shopping and prattling with the locals. Like most Caribbean islands St. Kitts prides itself on their homemade hot sauces and locally grown fruit. There are more than eighty different types of mango trees on the island and as a mango lover myself i couldn't have been happier.
Tea time at The Gallery Cafe in Basseterre is pure heaven. This little gem is nestled in the back of the Rosy Cameron Studio where you'll find a perfect colonial island style cafe. Enjoy English tea and polite conversation while eating freshly baked scones with the gallery owner's daughter, Leah. Cameron's colorful paintings are indicative of the island's vibe and culture displayed perfect salon-style.
Ital Creations would make any hipster or health nut drool. Prepared to perfection Judah Fari has created the ultimate juice bar. You're a traveler, not a tourist, so you don't want to drive past this oasis. It's easy to miss if you're not looking so keep an eye out for a makeshift sign with patriotic flags snapping in the wind. Behind the juice shack Fari has carefully grown his fruit orchard to supply his signature drinks. If you ask politely he'll give you a tour of his orchard and you'll realize the passion Fari has for his fruit trees. Chances are you'll be accompanied by one or two of his many children who give their father the utmost respect. As you drive away you'll tell yourself, "That's all we really need, a piece of land, fruit trees, and a place to call home".
BALLAHOO RESTAURANT (Thai, Chinese)
THE GALLERY CAFE (Tea and snacks)
MARSHALL'S (Caribbean)
SERENDIPITY (International)
ITAL CREATIONS (Juice bar and snacks)
MR. X'S SHIGGIDY SHACK BEACH BAR (Caribbean Seafood)
To really plunge into St. Kitts' cultural scene I highly recommend attending one of the many weekend cricket tournaments at Warner Park stadium. Like the average person I wouldn't know where to begin in explaining the rules of the game but the atmosphere is sublime and the people watching is awesome. Like Napoli is to their football Kittitians are obsessed with cricket. In Basseterre St. Kitts has a dedicated in the round cricket stadium full with Jumbotrons and sponsored cheerleaders. In between plays you'll start to dance carnival style while drinking Carib beer.
Now it's time to travel north counterclockwise on the island road. Don't forget to drive on the left side of the road or else you'll be reminded by oncoming traffic. Your destination will be Kittitian Hill. Winding trough village after village along the coast the bustle and noise of Basseterre are simply forgotten. Black sand beaches with spotted palm trees line the perimeter of the northeast island. When you get to Dieppe Bay Town and find the sign to Kittitian Hill you'll head up towards the mountains.
Your arrival and check in will be specifically directed up to the Great House so you can take in the view of the newly developed 400 acre property nestled into the mountainside. Take a deep breath of cooler air and you're on vacation. Kittititan Hill is the first development of this magnitude on this part of the island and has encouraged a thriving economy to the nearby local villages. The staff are very eager to please and show great pride in what they do.
Belle Mont Farms is the official name of this heavenly mountain plantation hotel with equal scale to that of a fortress. It's doors have been softly opened with an official opening date sometime in 2016. On the hill sits 84 beautifully constructed private shingle sided villas all with ocean and mountain views. The rooms are presidential with giant french doors opening to a private infinity pool and the deep blue ocean beyond. Wake up feeling rested thanks to luxurious bed linens and walk out to a secluded outdoor bathroom. Enjoy a soak in a claw foot tub or the outdoor shower while picking bananas right off the tree.
Head over to the Great House famous for its Sunday brunch and taste the true essence of a sustainable living farm. The majority of what the restaurant serves is grown right on the property or sourced locally. My guess is you'll go right back to your villa to wind down even further and bury your head into a book glancing up ever so often to the sea. There is a hefty price tag associated with this style of vacationing that starts around $2,250.00 per night, but if you can swing it you must indulge.
For someone who cares less about the "extra" comforts I highly recommend The Golden Lemon. This is a group of villas situated right along the black sand beaches of Dieppe Bay Town. Kittitian Hill has slowly purchased this property and will rent out villas at a much lower cost, at least for now. For the sea lover pick a villa that sits right over the water and wake up to the sun shining through your window shades while listening to the calming sounds of waves crashing underneath. The rooms are very simple with Caribbean style decor. Some villas have a pool that extends into the living room from outside through swinging slatted doors. Ignore the TripAdvisor reviews on this peaceful gem and with these expectations you'll love it. On the mellow scale of one to ten it's easily a ten.
To dive into the old sugar cane plantation lifestyle of the island Ottley's Plantation Inn offers a classic colonial experience. It's a beautiful old hotel restored during the 18th century and sits on 35 acres of immaculately manicured land above Ottley's Village. The rooms are timeless with stone foundations decorated in colonial Caribbean style. The Royal Palm Restaurant on the property serves delicious Caribbean style food with nostalgic old world club like service. Read a book during tea time on the grand porch with frequent too close visits from the local fauna.
THE KITCHEN AT KITTITIAN HILL ( Contemporary Cuisine )
ROYAL PALM RESTAURANT (Traditional Caribbean Cuisine)
SANDY BAY (Black Sand)
BLACK ROCKS PARK (Scenery)
Time to hit the island road again still continuing counterclockwise. If it's Sunday and you're feeling brave (or guilty) i suggest stopping off at St. John's Anglican Church near the village of Belle Vue and crash their Sunday Mass. Churchgoers welcome you with open arms and you should expect to introduce yourself followed by a friendly chat with the locals. It's an experience not to miss regardless of your faith. Church is a way of life for most Kittitians and will only expand your knowledge of their culture.
CARIBELLE BATIK (Handcrafted Batik Fabrics)
BRIMSTONE HILL FORTRESS NATIONAL PARK (For the History Buff)
The driveway alone to Caribelle Batik is worth the visit as it winds through gigantic banyan trees with lush undergrowth. Caribelle produced it's first batik in the 1970's and today it has become one of the most sought after batik products in all the Caribbean. Learn the ways of batik and you'll be inspired to take a few pieces of fabric home.
The construction of the Brimstone Hill Fortress began in the 1690's and that continued intermittently for just over 100 years until completion. It is a monument to the ingenuity of the British military engineers and the African slaves who built and maintained it. It is considered one of the best preserved historical fortifications in all of the Americas.
NIRVANA (Thai, Cantonese, Chinese Food In Boyd's Village)
SPRA NET (Seafood, Local Catch in Old Road Town)
You'll cruise along the island road and drive around Basseterre heading towards the favored white sands of Turtle Beach. But before getting to Turtle Beach there are a few noteworthy spots to check out along the way. Grab a quick lunch and a swim at Shipwreck Beach Bar and Grill along South Friars Bay while you watch gangs of wild vervet monkeys sneak attack cocktails unattended by passed out sunbathers. The queen conch fritters and Coco Lopez slushies are heavenly leaving you just enough energy to crawl onto a beach chair under the shade of a thatched roof umbrella.
For a trendier scene swing by Salt Plage near Christophe Harbour just before sunset and enjoy the peaceful waters of White House Bay. Hang over the water sitting on their dock's beautifully constructed ship nets eating tapas and sipping down cocktails. Easily the best spot to watch the sunset and slip into the night scene. You'll be " bustin' a limin' ".
A steep winding road along the peninsula brings you to the end of the sandy island road finally reaching Turtle Beach. You'll find a plethora of water activities, clear blue water swimming, captivating people watching, and classic Caribbean style nosheries. Spice Mill Restaurant will reward you with the best island style meal perfect for lunch or dinner with Caribbean ethnicity, marrying flavors from across the world . The local catch sandwich is usually a guarantee and ask for the owner's signature Ting-and-passion-fruit punch.
SPICE MILL RESTAURANT (Caribbean Cuisine)
SALT PLAGE (Caribbean Cuisine)
SHIPWRECK BEACH BAR AND GRILL (Caribbean Cuisine)
LION ROCK BEACH BAR AND GRILL (Caribbean Cuisine)
THE PAVILLION BEACH CLUB (Caribbean Cuisine)
You'll be sad to leave St. Kitts when it's time to go home. Bring back some homemade Kittitian hot sauce to put on your eggs in the morning. It'll remind you of your time spent on the island and certainly you'll be going back to get some more.
Story and photographs by Noe DeWitt


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Charlotte Data Day 2015
The Changing Face of our Region: Using Data to Understand Shifting Demographics
The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond present Charlotte Data Day, October 6-7, 2015. Marking its third consecutive year, this year's two-day event focuses on current demographic trends in the Charlotte region.
Download the presentations
- Comparing Millennials to Previous Generations of Young Adults
- National Asset Scorecard for Communities of Color
- Changing Demographics and Immigration in Charlotte, NC
- Demographic Trends in the Charlotte Region - Aging Populations
Tuesday, October 6 - 2:30 PM
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond530 East Trade St., Charlotte
Charlotte Branch
Pre-sessions and reception
Wednesday, October 7 - 8:30 AM
UNC Charlotte Main Campus9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte
Cone University Center
Presentations, workshops and networking
Day 1 begins Tuesday afternoon,October 6, at the Federal Reserve Bank in uptown Charlotte with panel discussions followed by a reception. Wednesday, October 7, is a full day of presentations and workshops on the main campus of UNC Charlotte. Click the link below to view the agenda.
Location and Parking
Charlotte Branch
Parking: Paid public parking is available directly across Trade Street from the building. The daily rate is $5.00 per vehicle. You can pay with cash, debit or credit at this lot. There is also parking at 6th Street and Davidson with a daily rate of $4.00. See attached map for the location of this and other visitor lots
Cone Center
Parking: Visitor parking is available in the Cone Visitor Deck, which is adjacent to Cone Center. The current rates are $1 per half hour with a daily maximum of $10. See attached map for the location of this and other visitor lots
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June 8
SUCCESSFUL CHARITY EVENT: A fund raising event in aid of the Brothers of Charity, Newcastle West which took place at Templeglantine Soccer Club grounds on Sunday last was an outstanding success and gave much enjoyment to people of all ages. The main attraction on the day was the Total Wipe Out Team Challenge. The organisers of the event are most grateful to all for the wonderful support.
BUÍOCHAS: The parish clerk, Pat Hickey, wishes to thank sincerely all who contributed to his collection on last weekend.
CARD GAME: The Parents Council of the local National School is holding a fund-raising 41 card game at the Devon Inn on Wednesday June 12 in aid of the Parents Association. It gets underway at 9.00pm and there will be lots of prizes. Cead isteach €5.
COMHALTAS: The local Comhaltas craobh met with considerable success at Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh which took place at Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál, Limerick on last weekend. A large number of branch members have now qualified for Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan which takes place at University of Limerick in July. The craobh wishes to express it's appreciation to all the tutors and those who helped in anyway, míle buíochas.
The following are some of the craobh prize winners at the Fleadh, the remainder will be included in next week's notes. First and second qualify automatically for Fleadh na Mumhan and thirds where recommended (Rec) also go forward.
FIDIL12/15 : 3RD Laura Ní Dhonnchú, (Rec).
15/18: 1ST Lisa Ní Sheighin, 3RD Muireann Ní Icí, (Rec).
BOSCA CHEOIL: FÉ 12: 2ND Éamon Mac Síthigh,
15/18, 1ST Brian Ó Murchú,
FEADÓG MHÓR fé 12: 1ST Cáit Ní Shíthigh,
12/15, 3RD Ciara Ní Bhrosnacháin, (Rec).
15/18, 1ST Sorcha Ní Dhonnchú,
FEADÓG 12/15: 3RD Leona Ní Liatháin, (Rec)
15/18 1ST Laura Ní Dhuilliúin,
15/18, 1ST Sorcha Ní Dhonnchú,
CONSAIRTÍN FÉ 12: 3RD Shona Ní Icí, CCÉ, (Rec)
12/15: 2ND Máire Ní Chonchúir, 3RD Diarmuid Mac Curtáin
15/18, 1ST Laura Ní Dhuilliúin, 2ND Denise Ní Eochaigh, 3RD Lisa Ní Sheighin, (Rec)
PÍB UILEANN 12/15: 1ST Colm Ó Foghlú,
BAINSEO FÉ 12: 2ND Brian Ó Foghlú, CCÉ,
12/15, 1ST Seán Ó Fuaráin, 2ND Ian Mac Síthigh, 3RD Micheál Ó Brúdair, (Rec)
SENIOR, 1ST Brian Ó Scannail,
MAINDILÍN FÉ 12, 2ND Brian Ó Foghlú,
12/15: 1ST Ian Mac Síthigh, 2ND Cillian Peigliath, 3RD Micheál Ó Brúdair, (Rec)
PIANO 12/15: 1ST Leona Ní Liatháin, CCÉ, Teampall an Ghleanntáin
DRUMAÍ fé 12: 3RD Éamon Mac Síthigh, (Rec)
12/15: 1ST Ian Mac Síthigh,
15/18: 2ND Laura Ní Shíthigh,
TIONLACAN 12/15: 3RD Máire Íde Ní Bheinnéis, (Rec)
15/18, 3RD Darragh Ó hÓráin, (Rec)
FIDIL FOINN MALLA 12/15: 1ST Laura Ní Dhonnchú,
PÍOB UILEANN FOINN MALLA, 1ST Colm Ó Foghlú,
FEADÓG FOINN MALLA 12/15: 3RD Colm Ó Foghlú, (Rec).


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So, how exactly do these uber promo codes work?
Maybe you're looking to score a free ride with Uber or use the credit for a later time.
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Promo codes, also called credit, coupon, referral, or discount codes are special codes that Uber customers can redeem to get free and discounted rides.
These codes are available here exclusively and can be redeemed for up to $15 off the fare price depending on the city.
Using Uber Credit for More Than One Ride
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Even though Elise and Tamim's wedding was last fall, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to post some of their photos here on our blog. Not only does Kimberly Jarman Photography capture some amazing shots, but Elise was such a beautiful bride that these images have a classic beauty to them that you don't see everyday. To top it off, we had a fantastic crew of vendors to work with and everything turned out stunning from ceremony to reception and every detail in between!
Venue: Omni Resort at Montelucia | Planning, Design and Coordination: A Day to Cherish | Hair: Megan Mikita | Makeup: Gina Schroeder Creations | Photography: Kimberly Jarman Photography | Entertainment: Ray the DJ | Draping: Quest Drape | Cake: Let Them Eat Cake | Paper: Celebrations in Paper | Floral: Wendell Design Group Florist | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Linens: LaTavola Fine Linen Rental | Ceremony music: String Serendade | Officiant: Father Jim Hushek | Popcorn: My Popcorn Kitchen