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KingdomKidz Curriculum
K-5th Curriculum
K-5th Curriculum
What happens when you hold up a big, shiny, stinky, dead fish at the onset of your lesson? Kids pay attention! Captivate your kids from the get-go with these engaging lessons! Each of these easy-to-teach large group lessons begins with a fun hook to capture your young audience. And you'll hold their attention when they see how truly relevant every lesson is. This 25-week series culminates in a riveting salvation message where kids respond to Jesus in their own words.
In this study, we dig deep into exactly what the kingdom of God is, and we discover how different it is from the world we see around us. Woven throughout, we show kids in tangible illustrations that trust in Jesus is the only way to enter in.
Small group discussions are where lives are changed! Our thought-provoking questions give kids an opportunity to uncover what they truly believe and discover how each passage applies to their own life. We also include a fun, hands-on component for tactile learners. Every lesson is laid out in a simple format so your leaders are set up for success.
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Everything is thought through for you. Just push sendto get these digital resources into the hands of your leaders! If there's anything we can do to help, let us know. We're here to talk through any questions, ideas, difficulties, or logistics.
Who says deep Biblical content can't be fun? Not us! "Passionately accurate" is one of our key phrases at KidzLife, but so is "It's a sin to bore kids with the Gospel." The stories we get to teach in the book of Acts are absolutely awe-inspiring and a joy to impart to our kids. We explore what life was like for the first disciples when Jesus returned to heaven–how God's Spirit turned ordinary men into powerhouses of faith, and how God can still do the same today.
We go out of our way to capture kids' attention with a grabber to start each large group lesson. We follow through with lessons that really speak to kids. We never water down the truth, but we get creative using age-appropriate examples and verbiage.
Small group discussions are where the rubber meets the road! Through hands-on activities and heart-probing questions, kids discover where Biblical truths intersect their daily lives. Leaders help kids process and plan how to put the principles they're learning into practice.
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A study of Psalms and Proverbs...
Picture this: Your teacher holds up an ancient journal. It creaks softly as she opens it. And when she blows on it, poof! A cloud of dust escapes, obscuring the curious faces she is teaching. Your kids are on the edge of their seats. "Are you listening? This is what King David wrote in his journal about that…"
Our Kids Like the King series begins by weaving the adventurous stories of Israel's kings with the heart message of the Psalms. Later lessons spell out the wisdom nuggets that God revealed to Solomon in Proverbs so kids see the very best way to live.
Every large group lesson begins with an attention-getter to pique curiosity. We give you prop suggestions and interactive elements to clarify a kingdom point and make it stick for years to come. Our lessons teach full impact truth to kids in a way they can understand it.
Small group discussions may just be the most important part of the evening. We engage kinesthetic learners with hands-on activities, and we ask open-ended questions (like Jesus did) so kids dig deep to see what they actually believe. Leaders help kids process how to live out the kingdom principles in the most practical ways.
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Two years of rotating curriculum for 3- and 4-year olds
One year of curriculum for 2-year-olds


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First thing they said, 'Well, Tiger, you're the first African America...' He was like, 'Ah, ah ,ah, ah -- first of all, I'm not African American. I'm two-thirds this, a quarter of that, an eighth of this, a fifth of Irish.' I'm like, 'How many people was havin' sex that night, Tiger?'
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My Entourage
With the weekend all to myself, I am surprised at how quickly I have gone completely feral. I have studiously ignored ALL forms of housework. I have eaten nothing that required the use of dishes. I only left the house to buy ribbon for a sweater, and the latest issue of Interweave Knits. I had grand visions of lots of self-indulgent me-time activities, like bubble baths and recreational reading, and shaving my legs and drinking wine. Turns out all I wanted to do was work, snack, and sleep. Having made no attempt to maintain even minimum sanitation standards in my house, I find it much easier to fight the guilt if I just don't look up from my work.
I'm not completely alone, though. The Pets are keeping a diligent watch over me (as long as diligence includes napping) Here's my cast of supporting characters:
Paisley peeks around a corner to see if I have noticed yet that the CHILDREN ARE NOT HERE, and what am I, DUMB or something? She is highly agitated due to the irregularity of their absence, and as a result her nap schedule is in a complete state of disruption.
Not suffering from this problem are Hex and Jinx:
They barely opened their eyes for their photo opportunity, and are only dimly aware that they have me all to themselves. I realize that posting pictures of my cats on my blog is a totally Uber-Dweeb thing to do, but I hope to be forgiven this once, because they are only kittens and they are so CUUUUUUTE... Yeah, I know: I seriously need to knit less/leave the house more. Have mercy on my pitiful soul though; I lack a certain perspective, due to extended periods of sweater construction. We who are about to write a book salute you.
I completed the sibling sleeves, and presented them to my assistant for inspection:
She is not as enthusiastic a supporter of my work as I had hoped. Maybe if I wrapped the sleeves around a pork chop or something...
As much as I crave and relish time by myself, I realize that I may not be the type of person who should be left to my own devices too often. Lucky for me, Phillip and the smallies will be home this evening to regale me with tales of everything I missed at the lake. And I will tell them that however much I just want to be left alone sometimes, they are the only thing I have worth being awake for. Except, of course, for the Entourage.


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Shine Louise Houston is at it again, compiling her favorite five episodes from San Francisco queer porn hotbed, The CrashPad. In CrashPad Series Volume 9: Harnesses and Hard Femmes, the director highlights CrashPad's most femmetastic scenes. Mars the Prince makes an offering at the shrine of La Muxer Diosa. Jayogen and Mia Li are on […]Tags: 69, Calico, femme, fucking, hairy, Jayogen, La Muxer Diosa, Luka Peona, Mars the Prince, Mia Li, Mistress Kara, pierced, queer, Rion Rhodes, Sal Marquez, Shine Louise Houston, Stefani Special, strap on, Valetine, and Vivi Marie. Performers: Jayogen, La Mujer Diosa, Luka Peona, Mars the Prince, Mia Li, Mistress Kara, Rion Rhodes, Sal Marquez, Stefani Special, Valentine, and Vivi Marie. Non-Public Tags: CrashPad, CrashPadSeries, ethical porn, Feminist Porn, femme, good dyke porn, harnessesMTF, lesbian sex, Mia Little, nonbinary, queer porn, Queer women, real lesbian porn, strap-on, The Crash Pad, three-way, trans lesbian, trans lesbians, and Trans women.
A night out, an old friend, and a special treat coalesce in this poetic short film by Shine Louise Houston. Starring Nenna Feelmore and Barbary Rose, with appearances by Sal Marquez, Jack HammerXL, Jasper Stone, and Ruckus. Reviews and Honors "Absolutely mesmerizing." ~Mx Nillin "A movie worth seeing for everyone who enjoys cinematic, ethical […]Tags: Barbary Rose, exhibitionism, Jack Hammer XL, Jasper Stone, masturbation, Nenna Feelmore, nightclub, pissing, relationship, Ruckus, Sal Marquez, Shine Louise Houston, Short Film, Solo, and voyuer. Performers: Barbary Rose, Jack HammerXL, Jasper Stone, Nenna Feelmore, Ruckus, and Sal Marquez.
A mean case of writer's block and noisy roommates make it very hard for Parker to get any work done. Rowdy Aaron stumbles into Parker's room late at night rousing her out of bed. Frustrated from lack of sleep and work, Parker tries her hand again at getting some writing done but her fingers find […]Tags: balls, beard, biting, comedy, dominant femme, Erotic, flicking, foreskin, giggles, Handjob, Ingrid Mouth, light cbt, Pink and White Productions, playful, Shine Louise Houston, spit, straight, toes, Tommy Pistol, topping, uncircumsized, and Writing in Bed. Performers: Ingrid Mouth and Tommy Pistol. Non-Public Tags: adult film, alt porn, erotic film, ethical porn, feet, Feminist Porn, foot, funny, independent porn, indie porn, joyful, laughing, male orgasm, male sensuality, man's orgasm, mans face cumming, redhead, shrimp, shrimping, xbiz, and xbiz awards.
SNAPSHOT is an erotic suspense thriller staring queer people of color. A freelance photographer and woman about town, Charlie has her sights set on Danny, an older butch in search of adventure and romance. Just as things are about to click, Charlie accidentally snaps a photo of a murderer and becomes his new target. With a […]Tags: Beretta James, butch, Chocolate Chip, cinematic, femme, Honey Foxxx, Lesbian, Lyric Seal, Nerine Mechanique, Ozrael, Pink and White Productions, QTPOC, queer, Shine Louise Houston, Snapshot, strap on, Suspense, Thriller, Verta, and voyuer. Performers: Beretta James, Chocolate Chip, Honey Foxx, Lyric Seal, Nerine Mechanique, Ozrael, and Verta. Non-Public Tags: all girl, alt porn, best film, black lesbian, black pornographer, black pornography, black women in porn, Closed Captioning, closed captions, English subtitles, español, ethical porn, feature film, Feminist Porn, independent porn, indie porn, movie of the year, narrative, plot, poc, qpoc, QTPOC, QWOC, SNAPSHOTtheFILM, Spanish, storyline, subtitles, WOC, xbiz, and xbiz awards.
"You've created the script breakdown , but how much will it cost?" There's no set price for budgeting an adult film, but there are tips to keep production managable and prices fair for everyone involved. Award-winning director Shine Louise Houston shares some basics on budgeting. Additional Resources: Shine recommends Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting and Film Production Management […]Tags: budget for porn movie, Crash Course, free video, how to make porn, and Shine Louise Houston. Performers: Jiz Lee and Shine Louise Houston.
"Heavenly Spire is a personal project for me. Accepting my own masculinity has allowed me to feel okay about my desire for masculine people, and exploring it in film lets me look at male bodies the way I want to." – Shine Louise Houston Heavenly Spire is a porn of a different color. Inspired by […]Tags: Anal, blowjob, Butt Plug, Cisgender Men, dildos, Feminist Porn, FTM Porn, Gay Porn, Heavenly Spire, masturbation, Queer Porn, Shine Louise Houston, Trans Men, Trans Porn, and Vibrators. Performers: Billy Castro, Cyd , Essex, George Gilles, Jack HammerXL, James Darling, Jessie Sparkles, Ned Mayhem, Quinn Cassidy, Vid Tuesday, and Xavier.
"Terry claims to have fucked her, but that's highly suspect."
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Queer porn meets sex ed in CrashPad's Guide to Fisting, the first "experts guide" to feature the sensual and consensual act of fisting. Starring Lorelei Lee and Beretta James, the short educational sex film offers a beginners' introduction from the perspective of a lesbian couple watching CrashPad episodes.Tags: anal fisting, Beretta James, CrashPad, fisting, How to Fist, Lorelei Lee, Pink & White Productions, Sex Ed, Sex Ed Guide, Sex Education, Shine Louise Houston, and Vaginal Fisting. Performers: Beretta James and Lorelei Lee.
"How do I make porn?" is one of the most common questions we get at Pink and White Productions. In this first installment Shine Louise Houston and guest performer Jiz Lee talk through some things to consider when brainstorming your first video, including project scope, location, talent, script, finances, storytelling, and how — even in […]Tags: Crash Course, how to make porn, How to Make Porn at Home, how to produce porn, Intro to adult film, Shine Louise Houston, and Your Big Idea. Performers: Jiz Lee and Shine Louise Houston.
A new short film from award-winning ethical porn producer Shine Louise Houston, OCCUPIED is a hardcore romance for the 99%. When an Occupy protester (Maggie Mayhem) dares to strike back at a brutal cop (Kathryn Dupri), the chase is on. Officer Dupri soon finds better uses for her baton, and Maggie's neither passive nor resistant. […]Tags: Annie Sprinkle, Feminist Porn, Maggie Mayhem, Queer Porn, and Shine Louise Houston. Performers: Kathryn Dupri and Maggie Mayhem. Non-Public Tags: political porn.
Nominated 2011 Feminist Porn Award CrashPadSeries was nominated for 2011 AVN Awards "Best Alternative Website" Award-winning director (and former Good Vibes SESA) Shine Louise Houston once again opens the door to the CrashPad where anything can happen if you're lucky enough to be given a key! Wide Open features a broad range of queer identities, […]Tags: bdsm, bondage, Carson, Casey Grey, CrashPad, Cyd , Dyke Porn, Dylan Ryan, FTM Porn, James Darling, Jiz Lee, Lesbian Porn, Njoy Eleven, Princess Donna, Queer Sexuality, Ray, Real Dyke, Role-Playing, Shine Louise Houston, SM, Tina Horn, and Transguys. Performers: Carson, Casey Grey, Cyd , Dylan Ryan, James Darling, Jiz Lee, Princess Donna, Ray, and Tina Horn.
Episodes from CrashPadSeries and NOMINATED: 2010 Feminist Porn Awards Crash Pad Series Volume 5: The Revolving Door returns to the titular no-holes-barred sex space that caters to an ever-changing group of sexually voracious dykes, femmes, butches, transguys (and the occasional queer cisgender male) under the ubiquitous secret surveillance of a mysterious voyeur played by director Shine Louise […]Tags: August, authentic sex, birthday sex, blowjob, candle wax, cane, CrashPad, Cyd , Dyke Porn, Dyke sex, fat-positive porn, Feminist Porn, flogging, Julie Warren, Kuma, Mickey Mod, penis, Queer Sexuality, Red Jackhammer, Rex, Scarlett Chaos, Shine Louise Houston, Stacey Staxxx, strap on, Syd Blakovich, and whips. Performers: August, Cyd , Julie Warren, Kuma, Mickey Mod, Red Jackhammer, Rex, Scarlett Chaos, Stacey Staxxx, and Syd Blakovich.
Top 5 of Episodes from CrashPadSeries Season 4 and NOMINATED: 2010 Feminist Porn Awards Crash Pad Series 4: Rope Burn ups the kinkiness quotient in this groundbreaking independent series set in an apartment where queers come to live out their wildest sexual desires. The film wastes no time, opening with a passionate tumble-into-bed scene with Brooklyn Flaco […]Tags: Authentic Porn, BDSM porn, bondage, Brooklyn Flaco, butch, Carson, Cash, CrashPad, Dallas Fivestar, Dyke Porn, Ex, Feminist Porn, femme, Indie Porn, Jiz Lee, kinky, Muscle Beach, Queer Porn, Real Lesbian Porn, Sadie Lune, Shine Louise Houston, Stella, and Tricksie Treat. Performers: Brooklyn Flaco, Carson, Cash, Dallas Fivestar, Ex, Jiz Lee, Muscle Beach, Sadie Lune, Stella, and Tricksie Treat.
Top 5 of Episodes from CrashPadSeries Season 3 and NOMINATED for 2010 AVN Awards: BEST SOLO SEX SCENE: Dylan Ryan The edgiest installment yet in the series about a secret apartment where strangers and lovers can come together for the hottest nights (and mornings, and afternoons) of their lives. This series is the gold standard […]Tags: Billy Jack Gunn, CrashPad, Dallas Fivestar, Dylan Ryan, Gay Trans men, genderqueer, Jake, Javier, Lorelei Lee, Paul Gunn, Porn, Princess Donna, Queer Sex, Queer Sexuality, Real Dyke Sex, Real Lesbian Sex, Red Jackhammer, Shine Louise Houston, Syd Blakovich, and Transmen. Performers: Billy Jack Gunn, Dallas Fivestar, Dylan Ryan, Jake, Javier, Lorelei Lee, Paul Gunn, Princess Donna, Red Jackhammer, and Syd Blakovich. Non-Public Tags: actual lesbians, authentic, CrashPad, CrashPadSeries, ethical porn, Feminist Porn, queer porn, Real, realistic, T4T, and trans men.
Top 5 of Episodes from CrashPadSeries Season 2 and AWARDED Feminist Porn Awards: Steamiest Trans Sex Scene: Julie & Michelle Aston Crash Pad Series: Volume 2: Unlocked returns to the eponymous apartment of sexual delight, with all the fun and feisty antics inside secretly recorded by (actual director) Shine Louise Houston in the role of high-tech […]Tags: Authentic, Dallas Fivestar, ftm, Indie, Jake, Jiz Lee, Johnny Love, Julie, Micah Riot, Michelle Aston, Post-Op, Pre-Op, queer, Real Dyke, Real Lesbian, Real Sex, Sexuality, Shine Louise Houston, Surgery, Sweet Tea, Syd Blakovich, Trans sexuality, Trans Women, Vai, and Wilder. Performers: Dallas Fivestar, Jake, Jiz Lee, Johnny Love, Julie, Micah Riot, Michelle Aston, Sweet Tea, Syd Blakovich, Vai, and Wilder. Non-Public Tags: actual, authentic, dyke, ethical porn, Feminist Porn, lesbian, post-op trans woman, queer, queer porn, Real, Sex reassignment surgery, SRS, trans lesbian, Trans Man, and Trans Woman.
Top 5 of Episodes from CrashPadSeries's Season 1 and Winner of the 2008 Feminist Porn Award for Hottest Dyke Film! Leading indie feminist porn director Shine Louise Houston returns to the world of her astonishing debut film The Crash Pad for a series of self-contained vignettes that recreate all the power, passion, and hotness of the […]Tags: CrashPad, CrashPadSeries, Dyke, Dylan Ryan, genderqueer, Jake, Jiz Lee, Johnny Love, Lesbian, Princess Donna, queer, Real Sex, Sexuality, Shine Louise Houston, Stacey Staxxx, Syd Blakovich, Trouble, Trucker Cash, and Volume 1. Performers: Dylan Ryan, Jake, Jiz Lee, Johnny Love, Princess Donna, Stacey Staxxx, Syd Blakovich, Trouble, and Trucker Cash. Non-Public Tags: actual, authentic, lesbian porn, lesbian sex, queer porn, queer sexuality, real dyke porn, real lesbian porn, real queer porn, San Francisco, and The Crash Pad compilation.
The Wild Search is a tour-de-force of queer women and genderqueer sex, the ultimate pomo-homo-porno. Hilariously staged as a documentary within a documentary, the film is director Shine Louise Houston's answer to the age-old question: What do lesbian's do in bed? The basic premise is clever and used to very funny effect. A documentary film crew […]Tags: Butt Plug, comedy, dildos, Documentary, Dylan Ryan, Feminist Porn, Jiz Lee, movie, Papí Coxxx, Pink & White Productions, plot driven, rough sex, Rozen DeBowe, Shine Louise Houston, Trouble, and Wil Thrustwell. Performers: Dylan Ryan, Jiz Lee, Papí Coxxx, Rozen DeBowe, Trouble, and Wil Thrustwell.
The premise of Superfreak is a kind of funky genius: the roaming ghost of punk-funk musician and notorious wild man Rick James possesses the bodies of queer women and makes them get super-freaky with one another. The ghost, who appears only briefly between possessions, is played by director Shine Louise Houston, who does an impression of Rick […]Tags: ass play, comedy, Dana DeArmond, dildos, Dylan Ryan, femme on femme threeway, gaping, Guy Handful, hitachi, Jiz Lee, Lorelei Lee, Madison Young, movie, plot driven, Princess Donna, real couples, Rick James, rope, Rozen DeBowe, Shine Louise Houston, squirting, Syd Blakovich, vibrator, and water. Performers: Dana DeArmond, Dylan Ryan, Guy Handful, Jiz Lee, Lorelei Lee, Madison Young, Princess Donna, Rozen DeBowe, and Syd Blakovich.
The Crash Pad is amazingly hot hardcore indie feminist dyke porn, sure to appeal to anyone who likes seeing gorgeous women and queers do wonderfully nasty things to one another. These aren't your standard porn star types, but a hip Bay Area cross-section: the sultry femme, the cute boi, the tattooed, and the pierced are all […]Tags: Authentic, big dick, boi on boi, butch femme, CrashPad, dildo, Dusty Ryder, Dyke Movie, Dylan Ryan, Feminist Porn, genderqueer solo, Indie, Jiz Lee, Jo, Lesbian Sex Movie, movie, people of color, Pink and White Productions, POC, real couples, rough sex, Roxie Ryder, Shine Louise Houston, Simone, Syd Blakovich, The Crash Pad, and wrestling. Performers: Dusty Ryder, Dylan Ryan, Jiz Lee, Jo, Roxie Ryder, Simone, and Syd Blakovich.
Tricksie has some manners to learn and Sadie has just the right lesson planned for her apt pupil. "If had a teacher just like Sadie, I think I might have been a little more well behaved. .. or not. I guess being kept after class wouldn't have been so bad and if cumming were extra […]Tags: CrashPad, Sadie Lune, Shine Louise Houston, and Tricksie Treat. Performers: Sadie Lune and Tricksie Treat.


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Trish Donohoe was thrilled to become a first-time-mum in her early 40s – and even more thrilled when a second baby followed soon after. But while life with her two little sons and husband Alan was better than ever, there was one casualty of Trish's pregnancies – her hair. Like many women across Ireland Trish, from Ballylinan, Co Laois, suffered from post partum hair loss, and while she quickly got back to normal, her hair was not so lucky.
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Today is the first day of summer and in honor of that I wanted to share my tips on staying cool for the interview. The rumor is that the east coast will be hit with one of the hottest summers in decades - how can you beat the heat while interviewing?
My rules for you are here:
Rule 1: Do not dress for the beach – no matter how tempting it is to wear something light and airy for the hot months, it is not the right move to make for the interview or professional event you are attending. First of all, it looks unprofessional; learn more about dressing for success. Second of all, office buildings are the equivalent of the tundra for most of the summer months with the AC set on what feels like 50 degrees below zero. You will regret that sleeveless sundress or board shorts immediately upon entering the building and realizing that shivering through an interview is not a good look.
Rule 2: While schlepping for the interview, consider hopping a cab or an air conditioned bus for part of the ride. Beware the subway – some cars are air conditioned and some are not – nothing wilts you faster than the air below the surface at stagnating temperatures.
Rule 3: Bring water with you – keep hydrated. No one wants an interviewee to pass out – period. So make sure you have some water with you.
Rule 4: Bring extra deodorant and/or a light body spray – you will feel uncomfortable if you are all sweaty and if you are really sweaty it might make an interviewer notice, too. So just to be safe, keep a travel sized deodorant with you. Understand that you might sweat a lot on the way to the interview and most people will be sweaty, too because it can be like an oven in NYC – take some precautions if possible like traveling without wearing your interview shirt and changing in a Starbucks before the interview.
Rule 5: Be as ready for the interview as possible with my interviewing tips and keep in mind that you probably will not have many interviews in August because it just becomes the end of the summer and everyone is focused on getting some downtime in. Most offices are empty in August so try to get in as many interviews as possible through June and July!
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What My Child Is Reading–Dandelion Books
This week we were lucky with Smarty's reading assignment. It was one of the few books on her list that we haven't read before – The Dandelion Seed by Joseph P. Anthony. The story is nice, but what makes this book especially gorgeous are illustrations by Cris Arbo. These illustrations are just begging for an art project, but daughter has not been interested (and we haven't really had time for it anyway). I pulled some other dandelion books from the library to keep the theme going.
The Dandelion Wish by Sandra Ann Horn was the most "fiction-like" from the dandelion books we read. It also has very pretty pictures by Jason Cockroft that look like oil paintings. I thought that the illustrations made the book look magical – it's hard to tell from them whether the events that unfold are actually happening or if they are only happening in the imagination of the main characters. For 80% of the book I was pretty convinced that they are imagined.
Dandelion Adventures by Patricia Kite is more scientific than the other two, but illustrations by Anca Hariton are also terrific. The book is similar in the flow to The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle – the seeds go to different places and meet different fates. I liked the collection of interesting dandelion trivia in the end of the book – for example, I didn't know that dandelions are not native to the United States and were brought over by European settlers, most likely accidentally.
Finally, we read Dandelions: Stars in the Grass by Robin Kerrod. We read this book before, I think it was recommended by Almost Unschoolers. It's an OK book, but I thought that the other three were more interesting from the story perspective. Again, great illustrations by Mia Posada, and some good recommendations for dandelion science in the end. Conveniently, we are having a dandelion time again after a brief rain last weekend, so we were able to go out and enjoy them for real, not just in books:


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Bill is an Albany native and attended local schools while growing up. He attended Albany Jr. College and transferred to Georgia State University in 1972. He graduated in 1974 with a BBA in Insurance and Risk Management.
He returned to Albany in 1975 and became involved in the family business of Copelan Insurance Agency. He presently holds the position of President of the company.
Bill has served as president of Independent Insurance Agents of Albany, served on the Board of Directors of Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia and has held numerous positions involving community service clubs, the Albany Chamber of Commerce and many local charitable organizations. Bill serves as a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Leesburg and is President of the local camp of Gideons International.
Bernie Page is a a life long resident of Albany. He attended Albany Jr. College in 1970 and Devry Tech from 1971-1972. He has also taken self study courses in CIC studies.
He worked in sales and service and flight coronation for Republic Airlines from 1972 to 1984. He has worked for Copelan Insurance since 1988 and currently holds the position of Vice President.
Bernie served as treasurer of the Dougherty County Republican Party from 1994 to 1999. He served as President for Independent Insurance Agents of Albany from 1996-1997 and is a Past-President of Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia. He is a member of the advisory board for River Point Golf Club and has attended Byne Memorial Baptist Church since 1978.


text: Despite the crazy rain on Friday and the new location hard to get by (at first), the latest edition of Osheaga festival was a huge success. London Grammar There was definitely a dramatic vibe during London Grammar's performance at the festival. From their strip down melodies to their haunting presence, they made the best of the short time they had on stage -due to the terrible weather- to deliver their biggest hits from their first album while playing a shivering version of Rooting For You from their latest albu, Tove Lo You can always count on the Danish singer to add the right amount of party vibe anywhere she performs. From flashing her public to provocatively moving on stage totally barefoot, she made sure that the Osheaga's crowd forget about the rain and enjoy themselves. Lorde Visibly happy to be there, the singer started her set by reminding the crowd the good time she had performing at the festival back in 2014. Despite the rain still pouring, Lorde delivered an energetic and intense performance, showing all the maturity she gained as an artist with her most recent album. She even took the time to deliver a cover of Bloody Mother Fuckin Asshole, originally performed by Canadian's singer Martha Wainwright. 6lack Montreal got to meet the Atlanta R&B singer on Friday, who's gaining popularity very quickly! His songs are extremely relatable making him a personal favorite for a lot of people! He's known for his moody songs free from all pretence combined with a calming, intricate production to emphasize the message he's communicating. The perfect soundtrack to a break-up, a rough time in your life, or simply if you are struggling with some issues – which we are all -, his latest project will surely help you work through some of your feelings. Jacob Banks When you combine blues-inflected soul with modern sounds, you'll get the amazing result that is Jacob Banks! Discover his latest EP named "The Boy Who Cried Freedom" – I promise you, you'll want to listen to "Chainsmoking", "Part Time Love", "Mercy"… well basically every song this artist has released! Run The Jewels El-P and Killer Mike always deliver a dynamique performance! Not only are they amazing live, but they also take the time to spread the message of love – which is an important message the world really needs to hear at this moment. Listen to their latest album "RTJ3"! The songs will surely be on heavy rotation in your iTunes moving forward! The Weeknd The last performer of the weekend, The Weeknd put on quite a show (see what I did there..? Oh the amount of puns that come to mind). Montreal being an important city in his heart, he made sure to translate how special this city is to him! The crowd could not get enough of his hits, as if seeing him live wasn't enough, he even included fireworks to his performance. If you're hesitating to see him on tour, go for it, you will not regret it! Comments


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The Setnor School of Music offers a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles open to students of all majors across Syracuse University and SUNY ESF. Some ensembles require an audition, while others are open to all. For more information, please call 315-443-2191 or email Michelle Taylor at email@example.com.
Auditions for Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will take place on August 26 (woodwinds and brass) and August 27 (strings). Sign-up sheets will be posted outside room 301 Crouse College, during Opening Weekend.
- Wind Ensemble meets MWF 12:45–2:05 pm. Please contact Dr. Bradley P. Ethington (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information
Orchestra meets MWF 3:45 -5:05 p.m. Please contact Dr. James Tapia (email@example.com) for more information. The orchestra auditions for string players are 2 Scales (major, 2 or 3 octaves as requested by auditioning committee), a 2-3 minute prepared solo or etude of the student's choice, and prepared excerpts.
Excerpts for Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Auditions are available at this link: Ensemble Audition Materials.
If you have an accessibility request for materials, please contact Michelle Taylor.
Auditions for select choirs will be on Sunday, August 25 (1-5 p.m.), Monday, August 26 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.), and Tuesday, August 27 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Setnor's select choirs include Hendricks Chapel Choir, Oratorio Society, and University Singers. All auditions are held in room 302 Crouse College and last about eight minutes. No preparation is necessary. The audition consists of vocalization (listening to your tone and determining your vocal range), tonal memory exercises, and sight-singing. There will also be time at the audition to answer any questions you may have about the different choirs we offer. To schedule an audition, please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 315.443.4106.
- Hendricks Chapel Choir meets TH 7-9:15 p.m.
- Oratorio Society meets M 7-9:30 p.m.
- University Singers meets MWF 2:15-3:35 p.m.
- Crouse Chorale and Setnor Sonority meet TTH 3:30-4:50 p.m., do not require an audition for participation
Trumpet, trombone, and saxophone auditions for the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble will take place on Monday, August 26, from 2-5 p.m. in room 202 Shaffer Art Building. Rhythm section auditions will take place on Monday, August 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. in room 201 Shaffer. Trumpet, trombone, and saxophone auditions will include a self-prepared jazz selection, jazz sight reading (provided), and improvisation over the blues. Rhythm section auditions will include chart reading and improvisation in a small group setting. Sign-up sheets for auditions will be posted outside room 202 Shaffer during Opening Weekend.
Vocal Jazz auditions: Auditions for vocal jazz ensembles will be held Sunday, August 25, from 2-5 p.m. in 201 Shaffer. Contact Professor Welcher (email@example.com) to secure a time slot. The audition will consist of a jazz standard prepared by the singer, sight-singing, range check, and tonal memory exercises.
- Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble meets TTH 3:30-4:50 p.m. Please contact Dr. John Coggiola (email@example.com) for more information.
- Orange Collective vocal jazz meets MW 3:45-5:05 p.m. Please contact Professor Jeffrey Welcher (email@example.com) for more information.
- Orange Syndicate vocal jazz meets T 12:30-1:50 p.m. Please contact Professor Jeffrey Welcher (email@example.com) for more information.
- Jazz/Funk Combo meets F 10:35– 11:30 a.m. Please contact Professor Bill DiCosimo (email@example.com) for more information.
- Rock Combo (Citrus Punch) meets F 11:45 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Please contact Professor Rick Balestra (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information.
- Jazz Guitar Ensemble meets F 12:45-1:40 p.m. Please contact Professor Rick Balestra (email@example.com) for more information.
- Jazz Combo meets M 11:40 a.m.-12:35 p.m. Please contact Professor Josh Dekaney (email@example.com) for more information.
Auditions, when needed, for chamber ensembles are arranged directly with the faculty member conducting the ensemble.
- Baroque Ensemble meets in the spring semester, TTH 2:00-3:20 p.m. and is open to all music majors without audition. Non-music majors must audition. For all non-music majors who wish to participate in Baroque Ensemble, please contact Professor Janet Brown (firstname.lastname@example.com) for an audition.
- Brazilian Ensemble (Samba Laranja) meets TTH 5-6:20 p.m. Please contact Professor Joshua Dekaney (email@example.com) for more information.
- Contemporary Music Ensemble meets in the fall semester, TTH 2-3:20 p.m. and is open to all music majors without audition. The ensemble divides into multiple mixed chamber groups to utilize all available players and singers, as well as a free improvisation ensemble. Non-music majors who wish to participate should contact Dr. James Tapia (email@example.com).
- Guitar Ensemble meets T 12:30-1:50 p.m. Please contact Dr. Ken Meyer (email@example.com) for more information.
- Percussion Ensemble meets T 12:303:15 p.m. Students should be able to play multiple percussion instruments and should contact Professor Michael Bull (email@example.com) before registering and for more information.
- Saxophone Ensemble meets T 5-6:20 p.m. Please contact Dr. Diane Hunger (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information.
- Steel Band meets M 5:15-6:35 p.m. Please contact Dr. David Knapp (email@example.com) for more information.
- String Chamber Music groups are scheduled at agreed upon times once the groups are formed. Please contact Dr. Knuth (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information on string chamber ensembles.


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CGI Could Ruin 'Tarzan 3D'
MGM via Everett Collection
Looks as though the familiar yell of the original jungle warrior himself, Tarzan, will once again be heard in theaters the world over, with Warner Brothers announcing a release date of July 1, 2016 for the live-action 3D adventure. Sound exciting? Hardly – in fact, here's why Tarzan is already doomed to fail: CGI.
Yes, the darling of modern movie-making is, unfortunately, sure to zap all the juice out of this once-ripe papaya of pulp heroes. After all, is there anything truly menacing about a pixilated puma or a computer-rendered rhinoceros? No – and that was truly a major appeal of Tarzan, specifically, taking viewers into a world most would never go: the deepest, darkest climes of Africa, complete with a real person interacting with the most-dangerous of jungle beasts.
Sure, those "darkest climes" of cinema yore were simply another Hollywood back lot (and fancy editing made the "menace" seem more real than in actuality) but replacing actual animals with near 100 percent CGI versions will surely remove any of the genuine intrigue and excitement – particularly with Tarzan's pal Cheetah. It's one thing to suspend disbelief with a King Kong or Planet of the Apes (both of which depict animals larger-than-life, or creatures of pure fantasy). It is quite another to immediately recognize a phony chimp, complete with an actor looking in the general direction of the post-production induced co-star.
Look for Tarzan 3D to swing to the ground with a large, loud thud – even with stars such as True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, and Sam Jackson attached.


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For our new raw dessert recipe, we created Double Cacao Dipped Mini Donuts! We were limited by the ingredients we had available, so feel free to use other ingredients you may have such as shredded coconut. The ingredients in this recipe can also be used to prepare raw brownies or truffles as well. The process is easy and effective for creating mini donuts that look like the real thing! Give it a try. Enjoy!
Double Cacao Dipped Mini 'Donuts' Recipe
Makes 12 mini donuts
∙ 3 tbsp of organic virgin coconut oil (1 tbsp for mix and 2 tbsp for dipping)
∙ 1/2 cup of organic pumpkin seeds (pre-soaked overnight)
∙ 2/3 cup of organic nuts (pre-soaked overnight, we used a mix of cashews and almonds)
∙ 5 organic Medjool dates (dried, pitted)
∙ 2 tbsp of organic raw cacao powder (1 tbsp for mix and 1 tbsp for dipping)∙ 1/2 tsp of organic vanilla (powder or beans)
∙ 2 tbsp of organic hemp seeds + for topping donuts
∙ 1 tbsp of organic flax seed meal (optional)
1. In a food processor, add coconut oil (1 tbsp), pumpkin seeds, nuts and dates. Finely chop/grind ingredients. (The coconut oil makes it easy to remove from the food processor.)
2. Transfer mix to a mixing bowl and add cacao (1 tbsp), vanilla, hemp seeds and flax seeds. Mix well.
3. Using a spoon, scoop out some of the dough (about the size of the spoon) and drop it down onto some parchment paper. Repeat this process until you have 8 parts from all the dough. (Make adjustments if some are smaller or bigger than others. They should all be the same size.)
4. Grab one part and place in the palm of your hand.
5. Place you other palm on top and move your palms back and forth and around until you have formed a perfect ball. (Do this lightly on the palms of your hands). Repeat this process for all 8.
6. In a Tupperware or other container (lined with parchment paper), place all 8 cacao balls and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
7. Once you are ready to create your mini donuts (after they have been refrigerated), add coconut oil (2 tbsp) in a small dish/bowl and add cacao powder (1 tbsp). Mix well. This will be your cacao syrup to dip the donuts in.
8. Remove cacao balls from fridge and lay them out on parchment paper.
9. Place another sheet of parchment paper over top of the balls (to cover) and using a plate (or something with a flat surface - we used the bottom of our soufflé pan), press down on each ball until you have formed the common donut shape.
10. Remove top layer of parchment paper to reveal your donuts and make sure they are all even and as flat as they should be (to appear as donuts).
11. Using a long thin cylinder device (we used the end of a clean pencil holder), push through the middle of the donut until it goes all the way through. This will create you center hole. You can also use your little finger (after) to push through and mold the edges. Do one donut at a time!
12. Finally, dip each donut one by one into the cacao syrup. Dip for 5 seconds, lift and hold for another 5 seconds and then quickly turn over and place donut back onto parchment paper. The cacao syrup should start to harden in a few seconds due to the coldness of the dough. (If you want to add hemp seeds or shredded coconut on top of the cacao syrup, do this after you have placed the donut on the parchment paper - see photos above)
13. Serve and enjoy with others!
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#TBC - Venom - Venomized Daredevil [Pre-Order - Item Due In To Stock October 2019]
Well Avengers: Endgame may have been the conclusion to Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however your favourite Marvel heroes and villains are still alive and well in the Funko Universe, albeit not in their usual form. That's right, a whole new wave of characters have been given the Venomized treatment!
This wave features Daredevil, Rocket Raccoon, Storm, X-23, Groot and the Mad Titan himself, Thanos, all in an awesome and unique Venomized design as seen in the comics.
These truly are some of the coolest Marvel Funko releases in recent times and are an essential addition to any collection boasting the previous "Venomized" releases. A must for any true Marvel fan!
Due In To Stock October 2019 - Pre-Order Now!
Important Pre-Order Information:
1. Payment is taken for all pre-orders up front upon order.
2. Delivery dates are set by our suppliers and are subject to change without notice. If they change we will notify all customers which have ordered the item.
3. Customers can cancel pre-orders at any time. However this must be done in writing (E-Mail us!) and a 15% fee will be taken per item for restocking!


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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Red head
A Louis Vuitton Paris 2012 Guide to be won. Post a comment & you're in the draw
9 comments:
- Turlututu-Chapo-Pointu said...
She looks great all dressed in black! And those ginger hair and so cute!
- November 8, 2011 at 3:07 AM
- Lauren @Styleseer said...
She does have beautiful red hair!
- November 8, 2011 at 3:18 AM
- Ella said...
Even if you don't take into account that freakin gorgeous hair, I love this girl's style. I covet her boots. And nail colour.
- November 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM
- Pete said...
Great people photo site! 'People pics' are always harder to get right so can appreciate the effort taken to produce this work. I actually came across your site address in 'The Last Word With...' column in the TV Guide. I look forward to checking back often to see your new pics. Love Back Benches too, never miss it :-)
- November 8, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- Allie Emm said...
Her hair colour is gorgeous! Love the boots!
xx Allie
- November 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM
- Edelweiss said...
loove it: total black!
- November 8, 2011 at 1:28 PM
- Kate said...
the only thing i like is her hair...
- November 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM
- LoulouBlue said...
Loving the hair! She's like a wee Pre-Raphaelite punk.
Loulou http://yourheartisripshit.blogspot.com/
- November 8, 2011 at 5:03 PM
- Tiffany said...
the contrast with her hair is fantastic!
- November 17, 2011 at 3:27 AM


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Let's put the finishing touches on the NFL Draft and its aftermath. We all know that Chris Cook was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round. While Cook was the only Hoo drafted, several others have signed free agent contracts:
- Vic Hall signed a contract with the Chicago Bears -- published reports previously linked him to the Baltimore Ravens -- and he will play offense and special teams.
- Will Barker signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Mikell Simpson signed a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Rashawn Jackson signed a contract with the Carolina Panthers.
- Nate Collins signed a contract with the New York Giants.
- Jameel Sewell was invited to the Miami Dolphins' rookie mini-camp for a tryout.
- Denzel Burrell was invited to the Cleveland Browns' rookie mini-camp for a tryout.
I'm still surprised that Collins and Jackson weren't drafted, but I expect that each of those guys will craft a decent NFL career nonetheless.
One more reason to root for the Bengals, by the way: Cedric Peerman just signed a free agent contract to play for Cincinnati, as well. Hopefully he or Simpson, or both, can make the team.


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*Contains adult themes
**Review by Susan
Most fairy tales end with a happily ever after.
This is not a fairy tale. He is not her Prince Charming about to whisk her away into the sunset. This is a story about betrayal, lust, desire and, ultimately, revenge...
And revenge can only lead to one thing.
He was my stranger, my visitor, my shadow in the corner of my room. He stalked me, watched me, knew everything about me. But all I could do was sit and wait. I waited for him to visit me night after night. He was becoming my addiction, my craving, my obsession. He knew every inch of me, but I knew nothing about him.
His calls himself Lotus and, as crazy as it sounds, I think I'm falling in love.
I wanted to take her, possess her, dominate her, and ruin her. I wanted to ravish her, please her, and consume her until I couldn't take much more of her.
She will want me to kiss her. She will want me to hold her all night so that she feels a connection with me. I would make it so that she would seek me out in the dark. The one that satisfies her ultimate fantasy. A stranger who sneaks into her room. Someone who gives her the ultimate pleasure, but also seeks to give her ultimate pain. Pain she has never had to endure. Pain that will eat away at her until there is nothing left.
She was my nemesis, I was her lotus. And payback was a bitch.
Childhood sweethearts Tyler and Dean grow up and separate much to Tyler's dismay and heartache (the same can't be said about her parents) with no knowledge of where he has gone. But never allowing anyone close in the hope the one man she truly loved would return. But would he?
She pieces her life together and with her journalism career and her life and friends around her she leans about her "stranger" and his OCD at entering her flat and beginning his three years of learning about her.
I admit the storyline seemed a bit odd in the beginning - would I really let a stranger roam around my life and house knowing everything he wanted to?! It took some getting used to. But I admit after 40% I was hooked. The constant glimpse into their childhoods kept me interested to know why this stranger wanted his revenge on Tyler and learn about the anger he held.
"Tyler was my puppet and I was pulling all the fucking strings."
A strong sexual and very domineering content but a simply brilliant story which just continued to amaze me. I was so happy I stuck with the initial bewildering story line...the heartbreak of Tyler losing someone close, her hurt and rejection of this stranger who enters her life and leaves her hanging (sometimes at some unimaginable and unforgivable times) and the fear, distrust, power struggles and friendship. Wow it blew me away.
The first book I've ever read that I initially almost wanted to dislike but actually fell head over heels with. My only complaint? Was that there should have been a better introduction between the lead characters but it didn't distract from the story.
A brilliant four star read and what an ending. A twist I wasn't expecting and I am so excited to read the next upcoming follow up book from Jaimie Roberts and bring you the next review!
You can keep up with Jaimie and news about her books on her Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Get your copy of Deviant here (UK) or here (US). Add to your Goodreads TBR here
I was sent a copy of this book to review. All thoughts & opinions are honest & my own.


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Despite the opulence of Panama City and the breakneck speed with which the Panamanian economy has grown in the past few decades, the state of the communities we work with in the northwest of the country is heartbreaking. On the indigenous Ngöbe-Buglé reservation, 92% of people live below the poverty line and have the highest infant mortality rate in all of Panama, nearly twice the national average.* Over 60% of residents of the Ngöbe-Buglé reservation do not have access to clean water. In one township where Solea Water has worked, 89.5% of residents did not have access to safe drinking water.**
Panama Water Project Reports:
Click on the thumbnails below to read the full project report for each of Solea Water's projects in Panama. They're also on our project map.
**Ministry of Economy & Finance 2012 * Censos Nacionales de Población y Vivienda 2000


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Stories From Tables: Valeria Necchio
If ever we find ourselves plotting a trip to Venice, Valeria Necchio is the first person we turn to for some local wisdom. Born just outside the city in a sleepy village bursting with fresh produce, she grew up whiling away hot afternoons picking fresh beans, tomatoes and cherries from her grandparent's verdant gardens. It was here that she fostered a love of home cooking, which mingled perfectly with that natural affinity for food, wine and conversation that most Italians have coursing through their blood. She married the love of her life in her hometown, and moved to London straight after the wedding. It was there, during soupy English winters and in high-octane swing of city life, that a culinary nostalgia for her homeland began to stir. She launched her blog, Life Love Food, which explored the recipes passed down by her grandmother and mother – braised artichokes; fig risotto; Nonna's tomato sauce. Far from home, she was able to see the indissoluble tie between herself and the comforting, handmade food of her childhood. Her first cookbook, the memoir-like Veneto: Recipes from an Italian Country Kitchen, will be out this July.
Here, Valeria takes us back to a lunch she had in the Veneto hills at Al Sasso, a shabby, clattery rural restaurant with exactly the kind of regional Italian food that Valeria is bringing the world with her own recipes – simple, seasonal, understated and inextricably bound to its native home...
Having lived in Veneto for what is still the best part of my life, the existence of Al Sasso had always eluded me. It was in London that I first heard about it. The place is like no other, a friend said, a culinary worshipper and native of Veneto like myself. Like no other? Apparently, it was only a stone's throw from where I grew up. How had I never heard of it? I was intrigued. So much so that, when the first occasion for a visit presented itself, without thinking about it twice I picked up the phone and booked a table for lunch.
The drive from the Southern flatlands of my hometown to the hills where the restaurant is located is, in itself, quite the diversion. The road takes a couple of steep climbs and descents and a few detours around the verdant slopes of the Colli Euganei, before reaching the apex where the restaurant is perched. In November, this means catching sight of many a persimmon tree, standing against the foggy backdrop with their fruits dangling on the branches like Christmas balls; of pointy bell towers and cypresses breaking through the haze; and of barren vineyards of Glera and Merlot, coating the side of the hill like a mantel, gone dormant for the winter.
That Al Sasso was no fine dining mecca was clear from the state of their landscaping, then sporting a shabby array of wild herbs and weeds. What was also clear, however, was that it wasn't the sort of place that had to fight hard to shine. Its food and wine, as I would soon find out, were simply a cut above the rest.
The menu was brought to the table with a side of fried onions and a bread basket worthy of a starred restaurant. Reading through the list, I could see that the region's classics were heavily featured, but in such a way that left no room for boredom. Everything sounded incredibly tempting. Indecisive until the end, I eventually settled on a starter of local cured meat; green tagliolini with fowl and wild mushrooms; and a dose of their famous (or so I was told) fried chicken.
To tell you the truth, I was hesitant about the chicken. Many other dishes on the menu seemed more intriguing. But then again, I thought, it must be famous for a reason. So I tried to stand by my choice (the fear of missing out was palpable); cleared my bowl of tagliolini, found solace in the Cabernet, and waited for the rest to show up.
The chicken arrived at last. Cut into bites and piled in such a way to resemble the hills outside the front door, it differed greatly from the picture I had drawn in my mind. I was perhaps expecting wings and drumsticks coated in buttermilk breading. Instead, to my surprise, the bone-in bits, at once crisp and juicy, enveloped by a bronzed, airy coating that gave no trace of grease, alternated dark and white meat, breast and thigh, in a game of flavours and textures that made the experience all the more enjoyable. This, combined with the innate appeal of all things fried, meant that demolishing every bit it seemed just too shockingly simple.
I know now that ordering a plate of fried chicken after a round of antipasti and a bowl of pasta is completely acceptable, better still advisable, not least to have the chance to enjoy more of Al Sasso's great food. Anyway, as it turned out, the chicken was very much worth the leap of faith. So worth it that it's now a fixed presence on my table whenever I visit. And I have. Often. There's much lost time to make up for after all.


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About Richard Allen - Head Coach
Fitness has always been a passion for me and so I started training as a teenager. I later got involved in body building and even competed in Essex Strongest Man. After getting involved in combat sports like Muay Thai, I discovered MMA (also known as Cage Fighting) and it is my wrestling coach who recommended that I try CrossFit: he said it would improve my strength, flexibility and all round performance, which it definitely did.
I have since found a new passion and have not looked back and after training and coaching with other CrossFit, I decided to start CrossFit SouthEast Witham and we have been growing from strength to strength. I hope you will join and enjoy training with our community.
About Claire Allen - CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
I used to be a couch potato and then I married Richard who helped me discover CrossFit. After losing close to two stone and seeing my body shape transform, I completed my level 1 CrossFit Trainer course. CrossFit just works!! There is bags of research behind the methods and the program which is what makes all the difference. There is a reason for Functional Movements, Constantly Varied High Intensity training: it produces results! CrossFit has it right.
Nathan Bunce - CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Jess Clark - CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Contact us
UNIT E2Briarsford Industrial Estate
Perry Road
Witham CM8 3UY
Tel: 07429051221
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Perry Road
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Visit us during the week at our CBD Ministry Centre and on Sundays at Church on the Park.
Holy Fire Ministry Centre
We are excited to announce that as of 1 April 2016 we have a new expanded ministry centre.
Level 7/117 Queen St. Mall
Brisbane QLD 4000
(07) 3210 2066
Office Hours: 11am-4pm Monday - Friday, except Tuesday
Best days to call or drop-in are Wednesday & Friday afternoons.
Church on the Park
10am Sundays
Milton State School Multipurpose Facility
Bayswater St., Milton 4064
Access also available through Gregory Park (Cnr. Baroona & Haig Rds)
(Please note: best access through Gregory Park. Ample parking available on Baroona Rd, Haig Rd & Bayswater St )


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I have owned my home for about 7 years. It is a craftsman home, but also a relatively cookie cutter styled home. Every other house down the block is identical, just flip flopped. While the house is only about 12 years old, there are some things that were just too cookie cutter for me to put up with anymore. First major place of design change: master bathroom.
Originally, the entire house was sprayed beige, exterior and interior. Carpets are beige, and the tile in the bathrooms are beige. Now don't get me wrong, beige is such a great neutral color, but there's really only so much one person can handle.
BEFORE IMAGES (click to scroll through)
One of the very first things I did when I moved in was paint the bathroom walls. It's a quick and inexpensive way to reduce some of that beige, so unfortunately, these before pictures aren't really from the way beginning, but i'm sure you can imagine.
I hired out help to do the majority of this project. Robby Carter (RC Carter Construction) saw my vision and made it reality.
DURING CONSTRUCTION IMAGES (click to scroll through)
The tile was my most favorite part to figure out. I found Fireclay Tile and immediately fell in love with their handmade + recycled tiles. They even offer tile samples for $5 and free design assistance. I couldn't have imagined this space without that design assistance from Tiffanie. She created about 4 different design renderings for the space before I figured out the colors and tile shapes in what areas.
What I went with:
- 8" hexagon in calcite for the bathroom floor
- 2" sheeted hexagon wrought iron on the shower floor
- 4" x 8" subway tiles in calcite for the shower walls
Tile was installed by Cory Will.
The ship lap wall is created from thin sheets of wood from Home Depot ( here ). The two wood mirrors came from West Elm ( Floating Round Mirror ) and the counter top and sink is from Leading Edge Stoneworks in Bend, Oregon.
I had radiant floor heating installed at the last minute and I 100% reccomend the investment. Tile is COLD naturally, even in a warm envirnment, so having this much tile would make things really cold... the last thing you want when you're trying to relax!


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NEW ORLEANS — Former Golden State Warriors guard Ian Clark has agreed to play for the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year, veteran minimum contract, said a person familiar with the situation.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday morning because the signing was not yet official.
The 6-foot-3 Clark averaged career highs of 6.8 points on 49-per cent shooting in nearly 15 minutes per game in a championship campaign with the Warriors last season.
Yahoo first reported Clark's intention to play for New Orleans.
The 26-year-old Clark left the defending champs this summer to test the free agent market, which apparently dried up on him. As a combination guard, he'll be able to rotate in for either Rajon Rando or Jrue Holiday.
When Clark first turned pro as an undrafted free agent out of Belmont in 2013, he was coached by Pelicans lead assistant Darren Erman on Golden State's summer league squad.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans announced later Wednesday that they have signed two players to two-way contracts, allowing those players to move back and forth between the developmental NBA G League and the Pelicans without affecting New Orleans' roster limit if they spend no more than 45 days with the NBA squad.
Signed to the two-way deals were 6-5 guard Charles Cooke, an undrafted rookie out of Dayton, and 6-7 forward Jalen Jones, who spent last season with the G-League's Maine Red Claws after going undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016. Jones also played for the Pelicans' 2017 NBA Summer League squad.
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Perfectly Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
"This particular recipe for one pan roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes is literally my go-to side dish almost every week and you will just LOVE the seasoning! I like to throw these veggies in power bowls for lunches with grains and added protein, they make an easy side for quick healthy dinners alongside chicken or steak and I must say they taste pretty darn good heated up as leftovers too!"
Healthy and tasty is always a big hit in my house, and this recipe for Perfectly Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes from eatyourselfskinny.com is our latest favorite. It's bursting with delicious flavor, has a lovely combination of textures, is very light on the caloric intake, and is nicely filling. Plus, you get two of your "eat the rainbow" colors in one side dish!
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Olympic organisers have played down concerns over the temperature inside the Aquatics Centre, saying they will make sure the recent heatwave does not make things too hot for competitors or spectators.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Locog) was responding to fears from some national swimming coaches, who complained that the sweltering weather was making the interior of the centre and the water itself uncomfortably hot after the temperature around the pool deck reached 30C on Wednesday.
Following a meeting on Thursday yesterday with some representatives – including the Canada coach, Pierre Lafontaine – Locog said it had addressed the issue. A spokeswoman said the centre's temperature was maintained at the standard 27-28C for aquatics venues – one degree above the pool temperature – to ensure that athletes had the perfect performance conditions.
"The ambient temperature was one degree hotter than the target of just one degree above pool temperature on Wednesday due to the change in the weather," she said. "It got a lot hotter [so two degrees above rather than one], it was measured and the temperature turned down."
Spectators were warned in advance by email and in their ticket information that the temperature inside the venue was 27-28C and that they should dress accordingly and keep themselves hydrated, she added.
Although some teams are understood still to have concerns over the temperature in the centre, the British and US swimming teams shrugged off such worries.
Dave Richards, a spokesman for the GB swimming team, said the temperature wasn't an issue. "We as a team, both athletes and coaches, have not expressed any concerns over the water temperature at all," he said, adding that the ambient temperature "seems a little bit cooler than outside – but not in a bad way".
A spokeswoman for the US team was similarly unequivocal. "The swim team is fine with the temperature," she said. "We are just looking ahead to the competition."
Michael Phelps, the one of the greatest swimmers of all time and the winner of a record eight gold medals at Beijing, also appeared to be taking everything in his long stride. the American laughed off talk of records, pressure and fellow American rivals Ryan Lochte and Tyler Clary. "This is very exciting for me, being able to be back at the Olympics, being able to represent my country," he said. "You guys [the media] are the ones that keep bringing the medal count up. I've never once in my career said anything about medal counts."
He was in London, he added, for a simple reason: "To swim as fast as I can and if I do that, then that's all that matters and everything else will fall into place. The only person I can control is myself."


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Lessons Learned in 100 Miles/
Recently I passed over the 100 mile mark for miles ridden outside on my road bike. In honor of this milestone, I thought it would be fun to chronicle some of the lessons I have learned about bike riding.
One of the first things that struck me about road biking was the gears. My bike has gears in the front and the back, with the left hand controlling the front and the right hand controlling the rear. Yes, I do remember this by thinking "right in the rear" and make myself giggle. Unlike an internal hub, with a derailleur you can't change gears while you're stopped, otherwise very bad things happen. You also can't change gears when a lot of weight is on the pedals, so you have to think ahead. Thinking ahead can't happen when you make a turn and find a steep hill, so then you find yourself muscling your way up a 4% grade hill as though it were a proper mountain. As an aside, people who helpfully try to tell me to downshift and spin up the hills are under the impression that I have more leg strength than I actually do. There are never enough gears!
Did you know that you're supposed to pump your tires before each ride? Well, now I do. Also, the tire pressure you pump your tires up to is conveniently written on the side wall. Convenient if you don't suffer from terrible eyesight, that is. Bike tires have inner tubes inside of them, so if you get a puncture, you actually change the tube, not the tire. If you need to change your tire, you're having a really bad day. Bikes also need to be cleaned, to include de-greasing the chain and re-lubing it. Pro tip: when hosing down your bike, remove the electronics first, so you don't fry an otherwise perfectly good cadence sensor and then get a bit of a lecture about why you can never have nice things.
We're not talking apparel here. I'll save that for another day. This is the stuff it turns out every cyclist should never leave home without. I have lights, a multi tool, levers, spare tube, patch kit, money, ID, my cell phone, and a pump. My pump fastens right next to my water bottle cage. The lights go on the frame, with the white in the front and the red in the back. Everything else fits into a little bag that goes under my saddle. Also, you call the seat a saddle. No one knows why, but when you do, it's like a secret password to the cyclist club. Okay, actually one thing about apparel. Sunglasses, as it turns out, are not just for the sun. They also keep out bugs and dust and stuff. Very handy!
Even for someone like me, who rides predominantly on a multi use trail, you have to get there. While I've seen some people in my neighborhood put their bike on the car and drive to the trail, I think that seems like a hassle, so I just ride the 4ish miles there. Naturally, that means I ride with the drivers for 8 miles out of every ride. Drivers in Northern Virginia do not understand traditional cyclist hand signals, so you should instead point emphatically in the direction you want to go. Drivers will also pass a road cyclist wearing Spandex much closer and faster than they pass a city cyclist wearing street clothes Setting your lights to flashing during the daytime makes you stand out, and drivers will give you a bit more clearance and courtesy. The first time a driver honked at me for no reason, I was so scared I peed my pants. I understand many seasoned triathletes struggle with peeing on the bike in long course racing, so I'm happy to be excelling in that area.
While I imagine some people, my future self included, will look on this list of "lessons" with a bit of a smile at my ignorance, I think it is important to accept how little I know. There's something comforting about being on the march toward middle age and continuing to learn new things and take on new adventures. I still know so little about bikes, but these are the things I have learned in the last 100 miles. Here's to adventure, and many hundreds of miles more.


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Last year was... hard. The past 6 months are just difficult for me to talk about.
I tried my best. Did I? Maybe it's not enough. Maybe I should try harder. Maybe I should stay.
But, I'm here. Thinking why I am such a coward. Didn't fight for myself. For our future.
Will this year going to be better? Is my birthday for this year will be better than the past 5 years?
Will I ever find the one thing that I'm searching for?


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Care Packages/
In 2015, over 7,000 persons experienced homelessness in Austin, Texas. To help our neighbors, children in our summer learning program made and distributed care packages. You can help more people by making and distributing care packages as well.
Gallon sized re-sealable plastic bags (like Ziploc)
Toiletries: baby wipes, lip balm, lotion, sunscreen, deodorant, tissues, toothbrush/paste, Q-tips, comb
Food: applesauce, pudding cups, disposable spoon, trail mix, beef jerky, dried fruit such as raisins, chewable vitamins, bottle of water
Miscellaneous items: hat, gloves, socks, Band-Aids, and other items that people may need
Blank note card and crayons, markers or pencils
Place all the toiletries, food and miscellaneous items in the bag
Write an encouraging note or happy holidays note to go in the bag. "Dear Friend" is a great way to start the note.
Keep bag in car and pass out when you see someone in need.
BONUS! READ: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
Wide-Eyed & Smiley is the look you see on the faces of children when they awaken to something new—something they were born to do. It's a look we spark everyday after school and during the summer as we engage children in literacy, STEM, art, sports, and social and emotional learning activities.
We invite you to bring Wide-eyed & Smiley to your home this holiday season with our holiday-inspired recipes and activities.
Send your gift today! Any gift you can make—no matter how large or small—will transform the time a child spends outside the classroom into real opportunities. #GivingTuesday #ARFSmiley


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By Michelle Whitedove
Recently Hollywood has created a couple of successful television series based on the life and works of real "psychic-medium's" even though mainstream America has been ready for years. In 2001 Gallup poll research said that "Americans' belief in psychic and paranormal phenomena is up over last decade, more than half believe."
Psychic drama series have a higher purpose; they do give bits and pieces of an afterlife education. Unfortunately these shows are mainly an entertainment format…so their ability to solve complex crime cases in one hour gives the viewers an inaccurate portrayal of events and helps to promote unrealistic expectations.
It is my feeling that the public is looking for more. We have seen John Edward and James Van Praagh relay messages from the dead.… day after day it gets boring. It's time for another type of program, a gifted medium (not an actor) that can inform the audience on a multitude of paranormal topics. A psychic talk show would be fascinating. Just imagine the guests. The public is looking for more positive programming, so why not? I'm Ready!
In Love and Light,
Michelle Whitedove


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Welcome to the very first Sew Along!
We are making a Work Bag. In case you are just joining us, be sure to read the Shopping List post for the materials you will need. There are two versions of a Work Bag people are making – One is a cotton version – One is a silk version. (You may also notice password protected posts for GVHSA which are for a different local sew along.)
Let's get started…. This week, we are cutting out fabrics.
Cotton Work Bag (example)
This is the template for the center of the cotton work bag. The solid line is for cutting the paste board. The dotted line is for cutting the outer fabric and the lining fabric. (The image will open a PDF. The line is 1″. The small version is for those making doll work bags.)
- Cut 6 paste board
- Cut 4 outer fabrics
- Cut 2 lining fabrics (save the rest of the lining for later)
- Cut (and piece as needed) 1 6.5″x 45″ strip either on the grain or on the bias.
This is my recommendation for cutting your outer fabric. For the length that will become the balloony part of the bag, you want a strip 6.5″x 45″. This can be on the grain or on the bias. If working with a fat quarter, place the first bias cut directly across the square.
Silk Work Bag (example)
As the silk bag uses just a circle, we don't have a template. You will need a 3″ diameter circle and a 3.5″ diameter circle.
- Cut 4 3″ circles in pasteboard
- Cut 2 3″ circles in batting
- Cut 2 silk 3.5″ circles
- Cut 2 cotton 3.5″ circles
- Cut (and piece as needed) 1 4.5″x 45″ strip either on the grain or on the bias.


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Ballymena MOT centre was evacuated today due to a small fire.
The incident was caused by a blown overhead light in the test hall, and resulted in some tests being delayed for a short time.
A spokesperson commented: "To ensure the safety of the public and staff, the centre was evacuated and fire service called.
"The fire service extinguished the smouldering light fitting and service was resumed, with all delayed tests completed before lunchtime."


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Recognition for New Developments in Hybrid Plastics – Prize Winners from the RWTH Aachen University
Chemnitz - The Scientific Alliance of the University Professors of Plastics Technology (WAK) gives awards for the best scientific work in the area of plastics technology every year. With the prizes, which were awarded on November 12th in Chemnitz, the WAK desires to both document important progress in plastics science and technology and motivate and support young engineers in their research. The prizes, which are endowed by innovative plastics technology companies, are oriented to the three key points in plastics technology research and education: materials, construction, and processing. This year, the Röchling Group numbered among the endowing companies for the first time.
The "Röchling Special Prize for new hybrid materials, systems, and process techniques on the basis of plastics," which will now be awarded annually, went to Dr.-Ing Andreas Neuß for his dissertation titled "Process Development of Hybrid Multi-Component Injection Molding for the Production of Components for Electronics and Electronics Applications." Neuß completed his dissertation at the Institute of Plastics Processing at the RWTH Aachen University.
"Plastic is the material of the 21st century. With this first special prize, we want to support scientific work that creates new possibilities for the design of technical applications," said Ludger Bartels, Executive Board member of the Röchling Group. "The close exchange with the experts at the WAK and the contact with the committed next generation of talent is very important for Röchling."
In his congratulatory speech, Mario Frericks, General Manager Sales & Marketing at Röchling Engineering Plastics, emphasized the significance of hybrid materials. Classic materials can no longer fulfill the technical and economical demands in many areas. Just like the motto "the whole is more than the sum of its parts," combining different materials expands the properties of the whole spectrum.
Aside for the Röchling Special Prize, other companies awarded prizes for the development and description of engineering plastics for innovative applications, for methods and approaches for the development and construction of plastic components, and for new plastic processing methods and techniques. The best undergraduate thesis and master's thesis are both awarded a prize of EUR 3,500 and the best doctoral dissertation a prize of EUR 5,000.
The WAK strives to promote research and technology in plastics. The alliance promotes the exchange of experiences between people, institutions, and research associations that are active in the field of plastics technology. It coordinates university research interests; forms and maintains contacts to research institutions, associations, and promoting institutions; cultivates contacts with industry companies and associations; and performs public relations work for the interests of plastics technology.


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The Success of Dating
Why is it that some of the toughest areas in life are experienced in the form of trial-and-error? Dating is one of those areas in which there is little formal training. When I work with singles that are going through the process of dating, I believe that reading books, going to workshops and classes, and talking to others are ways to obtain dating life skills.
Most people come in with a fear of dating. They make comments like, "I don't even want to think about dating" or "I hate dating" or "The thought of dating is so scary". Many times they are afraid that they won't be good enough or they fear rejection. If you have good self-esteem and don't fall into this category, the opposite might be true. This would be, "I don't want to go through the process of meeting men or women who aren't like me or aren't who they claim to be". If you see yourself in either of these scenarios, look at dating as an opportunity to gain more life experience. Stay positive in order to get the most out of it.
The most important skill to remember is to go slow. Dating requires getting to know each other, and the slower you go, the more successful you will be. If you have great chemistry, you might be tempted to see each other too much, talk to each other daily, or share activities that are too personal too soon (e.g. having sex). If you take your time you will make fewer mistakes. Just remember, a new date is not necessarily your best friend. Don't get too emotionally intimate. It's important to pace yourself!
Although dating is a mechanism for finding a life partner, you will have more success if you focus on staying in the present. Your mission should be to have fun, not to find a life partner. If and when the relationship moves into exclusivity, you will have a good foundation for that relationship.
Know your boundaries. How much do you want to contribute to the relationship? I know women who say they want to be pampered, and then by the second date they are cooking dinner and doing lots of maternal tasks. Stop that! If you do that in the beginning of the relationship, you are bound to that lifestyle forever.
Believe it or not, dating is a numbers game. So find like minded people and spend time doing things that you enjoy doing. When you have fun, you are much more likely to send out positive messages that you would be a fun companion. If you like to hike, join a hiking club. If you love activities, sign up for MeetUp .com and meet men and women who want to play euchre or go to Indians Games or hang out at The Chatterbox. .You won't meet anyone sitting on your couch so put yourself out there and and have fun!
Men will notice you if you are noticing them so don't play shy…. smile and let him know that he has caught your eye.
I guarantee if you follow these five steps you will have a winning formula for having healthier relationships and more enjoyable dates!
Remember have fun with it and enjoy the adventure!


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Scott Arniel and the Columbus Blue Jackets have leaked their lines for the upcoming season. Their top 9 will be:
Jakub Voracek – Antoine Vermette – Rick Nash
Nikita Filatov – Derrick Brassard – Kristian Huselius
Ethan Moreau – Sammy Pahlsson – RJ Umberger
With Voracek playing on the top line, his value will skyrocket. Already a sleeper in most formats, the former first round pick finished the season on a tear with 16 points over his final 20 games. Even though he already put up a 50 point season in a lost year, he will look to improve his points totals even more playing with the big boys
Filatov will attempt to show some of his offensive talents with two players known for their inconsistency. Brassard needs to shake off a sophomore slump in order to succeed in the League as he has yet to bounce back after losing almost a full season with a broken hand. They both will play with the talented yet streaky Huselius, who loses value not playing with Nash. The same can be said for Umberger, who will try to chip in some scoring amid a line of grinders.
The team finished with the fourth worst record in the League last season, but could bounce back should their young players improve. In a tough Division, they will need to win those close games in order to make the playoffs or avoid being significantly outscored. At least now they put the right coach in place as the team tries to further mold their youth.
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Pinterest is getting a new look! The new sneak peek at an improved user interface that is sleeker and has more focus on images is being rolled out to some users. Users are given the option to test out the new design, with the ability to go back to the old design if they prefer.
The new look is very similar to the old one but more refined and places even more emphasis on visuals.
The new design features slightly larger images. The menu has been simplified and now can be accessed with the menu icon at the top left of the page while all of the user menu options like preferences, your boards, etc can be accessed by the drop down menu on the upper right part of the page. The new design also seems to be faster.
Repining still works the same way with only slight differences. The animation is now smoother and faster.
Have you switched to the new Pinterest design? What do you think? Tell us about it in the comments.


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Flatlay Faves - January
Things I'm loving lately in the form of a flatlay... #FlatlayFaves
- Red bandana - I've been wearing this tied as a simple neck scarf. This particular one is from Claires, but I've seen these simple classic bandanas everywhere, including some dollar stores!
- A sleek, skinny banded watch - This one is also from Claires (under $20!).
- Apple Pencil - Because my husband SO kindly bought me the iPad Pro & Apple Pencil combo... and I'M OBSESSED with them!
- Simple rose gold ring - been rocking this band every single day. I like the way it's just barely there.
- Square-ish sunnies - this pair is from Forever21 and I've actually had them for 3 years now.
- NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - this one is in the shade "Monte Carlo" and I like how you can blot it on slightly with your fingers for a subtle red tint, or really build it up to a super intense berry red.
- NYX Shine Killer Primer - I rediscovered my love for this when I used it under my bridal makeup. A+ job at keeping my oily skin at bay.
- Black coffee - because I've FINALLY gotten used to (and even grown to enjoy) the taste of plain, black coffee with absolutely no cream or sugar. Yay for a guilt-free coffee buzz!


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To each his own …. Model.
We are an internet based modeling agency, we work with hundreds of models from around the world, we started by focusing on the advertising section of the modeling services, then we expanded to include all the classical sections as well.
We are known for providing cheap models and spokespeople to present a product or a service online, but in the recent years we expanded our reach, to offer standard traditional models, as well as high end exclusive models.
We work mostly with independent models and spokespeople, and sometimes we have cooperation agreements with exclusive models.
We are always looking for more and more models as our global coverage, make it difficult for us to always fulfill our customers needs and tastes.
Cheap Models & Online Models.
It came to our attention that the modeling industry is mainly focuses on high end, mainly due to the prestige, thus we partnered with beautiful and normal looking people from around the world to offer a more affordable modeling service, for the everyday business owner.
Exclusive & High End Models.
At the Absolute Contrast to our previous offer, we also offer high end and exclusive models , these are the type of models that can match the beauty of many supermodels, they are exclusive because they are very picky of the events they would participate in, and in some cases some of these models would choose to be exclusive for 1 brand or company for the rest of their modeling career.
Independent Models & Modeling.
We work with many beautiful models on an independent model basis, providing them work, all while not restricting them from taking advantage of other work opportunities. With us models have their own website, they are promoted through common marketing and social marketing efforts, and more importantly they feel like queens!


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The busy run-up to Christmas is paved with good intentions, namely my intention to publish this post. So forgive me for missing the boat a little with this one. I think we can still consider this timely though, as many of us will have tin-foiled lumps of Christmas cake waiting for a cup of tea.
I would never try to better my go-to Christmas cake recipe – Nigella Lawson's chocolate fruit cake. I have made her cake for a least five years and partly what makes it so great is that it's another of my favourite one-pot recipes. You don't need to make it weeks in advance as all of the delicious fruity, boozy, buttery ingredients are gently boiled together to mellow and release their flavours. Not only does this make it scrumptious, it will also make your house smell amazing.
So without further ado, here are the ingredients and method below. It's a long list of ingredients I know, but worth it! My only little tweak is the brazil nuts, which make the cake feel all hearty and wholesome and slightly good for you. I also used brandy in my most recent version instead of coffee liqueur, but both are equally good and cointreau's not bad either.
For Nigella Lawson's chocolate fruit cake you will need:
- 3 cups pitted prunes
- 1 ¾ cups raisins
- 1 cup currants
- 50g candied peel
- 175g soft unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown or muscovado sugar
- ⅔ cup honey
- ½ cup tia maria or other coffee liqueur (or brandy or cointreau!)
- 2 – 3 oranges (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup almond meal
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- And if you're like me, 1 cup brazil nuts
Put the fruit, butter, sugar, honey, booze, orange juice and zest, mixed spice and the cocoa in a big saucepan over a medium heat and bring it to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove from the heat, letting it stand for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm your oven to 150 degrees celsius and get your cake tin ready. You are going to line it so the baking paper towers up beyond the sides of the tin and your finished, prepared tin looks like it has an extra top layer of baking paper.
This may seem a lot of faff but I promise it's worth it as without it, the top of the cake can be burned and tough. There are more explicit instructions here. In short, I find it works for me if I grease the whole tin liberally to start. I cut out a circle of baking paper for the base and two long strips which circle around half of each side, and then plaster it all on, the side pieces first and then the base circle. This is not the best picture, but I'm including it to give an idea of the finished product if that's helpful and, like me, the idea of origami makes you balk a little.
Add the eggs and all dry ingredients to the cooled butter mix and stir gently to combine. Pour the mix into the prepared cake tin and bake for 1 and 3/4 to 2 hours, until the top is firm but shiny and a skewer inserted into the middle has a little gooey mixture clinging to it.
Cool in the tin. It keeps for ages wrapped in a layer of baking paper encased in tin foiled. It's not at all bad with a little nip of something! And of course, it goes well with tea.
Keep safe and happy this Christmas season, wherever you are in the world.


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Tara-Leigh's Heart Surgery
As many of you know, Tara-Leigh Cobble (aka "TLC"), D-Group Founder + Leader, was born with a few major heart defects (more info listed below). A team of cardiac specialists has determined that she needs to undergo a series of heart surgeries to repair (or possibly replace) her aortic valve and repair some of the other major issues. We're sharing the details of TLC's surgery below.
For regular updates, more information, and giving, please visit TLC's YouCaring page: youcaring.com/TLCHeartFund.
TLC's main surgery will be an open heart surgery involving two cardiac surgeons and one cardiologist. The surgery is scheduled for Thursday, September 29 at 7:30am (central time). She'll be at Heart Hospital Baylor Plano for ~7 days, then recovering at an aftercare location for approximately 4-6 weeks. Her parents and sister Sonya will be flying in from Greeneville, TN, to be with her during her weeklong stay in the hospital.
The doctors have estimated the overall cost to be in the range of $500,000. Fortunately, TLC does have insurance, but it does not cover the entire cost of the surgeries, nor the vast expenses associated with these surgeries, the preliminary testing, rehab/recovery, and follow-up testing. We're aiming to raise 10% of the costs, hoping that will cover the bulk of what she will personally encounter.
We're grateful for any contribution you can make to help TLC with these expenses. If you know TLC, you know she believes every detail matters. So even if you can give $1, it matters. And even if you're not led to give but are called to pray for her and her family during this time, it matters. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in and through her life!
"The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His works." - Psalm 145:17
TLC's HEART ISSUES:
- bicuspid aortic valve
- aortic insufficiency
- aortic root aneurysm
- aortic coarctation
- aortic dissection risk
- mitral valve prolapse
- dacron sleeve (ormechanical valve)
- stent in aortic coarcatiation
- Dr. Bill Brinkman (lead surgeon)
- Dr. Robert Smith (surgeon)
- Dr. Hema Korlakunta (cardiologist)
- Dr. Randy Marcel (anesthesiologist)
More in D-Group Resources
September 25, 2016Tara-Leigh's Heart Surgery
July 31, 2016Racial Reconciliation Resources
July 29, 2016The Path -- Sermon Series by Matt Chandler and The Village Church


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Rules and regulations for determining residence status in the State of Texas are specified under Title 3 of the Texas Education Code. Persons classified as nonresident students upon first enrollment in an institution of higher education are generally presumed to be nonresidents for the period during which they continue as students.
To petition a change in residency classification, the student must complete the Core Residency Questions and submit them to the Office of the Registrar with appropriate documentation prior to the beginning of the semester.


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Dingli & Dingli Law Firm is a Maltese firm established in 1982 with offices at 18/2, South Street, Valletta 1102. Although by Maltese standards it is a medium-sized firm, it enjoys a solid reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, leading to results. The firm handles all types of legal work and in completely new areas of practice it is ready to learn quickly. The firm is fluent in Maltese, English, Italian, French and Spanish, also having a basic understanding of German and Russian. Malta's relatively recent entry as a member of the European Union has opened a window of opportunity , and the firm leaves no stone unturned to face the future with confidence and expectation.
The firm is particularly active in the area of maritime law, corporate law, taxation and international tax planning, financial services, aviation law, intellectual property law, investment, residency, real estate, succession and trusts. The firm is often involved in the major maritime cases brought before the Courts of Malta or the Malta Arbitration Centre. These include, to name a couple of these cases, the Normand carrier case, which involved a collision in the Grand Harbour in Malta, and the Nuria Tapias case, relating to a collision between the Nuria Tapias and the Junior M in the Black Sea, where the limitation fund was set up in Malta.
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