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The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.You do not have to be a bad man to want power. Our chairman is plainly an honest and scrupulous man, certainly to be numbered among the decent and respectable people who have figured so largely in this story. But he has forgotten the old and tried proverb: "A man with a stuffed shark on his roof is eccentric, and quite possibly in breach of the planning rules; a man who tries to take the shark off will run no danger of being bitten, but will almost certainly make a fool of himself." [Christchurch bureaucrats, take note.] Bernard Levin, The Times, 11 June 1992
Wednesday, 4 April 2007
"The hunting of the shark," by Bernard Levin
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Excellent article.ReplyDelete
Oh and such a lovely day - perfect for "basking on the roof"
What a great way to start the day!ReplyDelete
Thank you.
It's delightful, isn't it. I hope you can see why I enjoyed Bernard Levin's columns so much.ReplyDelete
And with MIGs and Mini Coopers parking themselves on buildings around Christchurch, it seemed so perfectly timely. :-)
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Ignoring councilors has been going for quite some time it would appear:ReplyDelete
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Claims Against Creditors – San Diego Lawyer
Pursuing Debtors' Claims Against Creditors
In California, both state and federal law protect consumers against unfair debt collection practices by creditors and collectors. The U.S. Bankruptcy Code goes even further by prohibiting virtually all debt collection activities after a debtor has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. At Law Offices of Daniel G. Shay, we advise clients about litigation to recover damages for violations of fair debt collection standards or bankruptcy's automatic stay. Contact us in San Diego for a free consultation about your litigation options.
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Here are some examples of the kinds of creditor misconduct that can support a damages claim against a creditor who violates state, federal or bankruptcy law:
- Contacting you directly after the creditor knows you're represented by a lawyer
- Calling you at unreasonably late hours of the night or early hours of the morning
- Calling you at work after you've requested your creditor not to do so
- Pretending to be a lawyer, law enforcement officer or public official
- Making false statements, such as misidentification or baseless threats of criminal prosecution or deportation
- Using abusive, profane or obscene language
- Attempting to collect a pre-bankruptcy debt from a debtor in bankruptcy without court permission
- Attempting to collect a debt that has been discharged in bankruptcy
Both the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the California Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allow debtors to recover damages and attorney fees upon proof of a violation in civil litigation. Similarly, violations of the automatic stay of bankruptcy can also support an award of damages and attorney fees.
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The damages awarded for violations of fair debt collection laws or the automatic stay of bankruptcy tend to be small amounts — typically, $500 to $2,000. It's sometimes possible, however, to show unusually high actual damages, such as those based on the aggravation of medical conditions based on stress, lack of sleep or other health problems. We can give you a good idea of the potential value of your case and provide detailed advice about the best ways to document violations and damages.
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Email Marketing Assessment Guide with Marketing Automation Assessment Questions – free to download
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This is a condensed version of the Email Marketing Assessment Guide and Questionaire used at GIDMA. It is used to help clients improve email marketing and marketing automation results
I've learned that many businesses are in need of inspiration, but don't have the budget to work with consultants. Hence I am happy to share this condensed version of the assessment guide.
Email marketing assessment structure – condensed version
The guide is structured into 10 different areas or segments:
1) Overall business objectives
2) Email marketing purpose and objectives
3) Email marketing value proposition and signup process
4) Email marketing content concept
5) Permission marketing and privacy compliance
6) Email Sending and Deliverability
7) Audience segmentation and profiling
8) Messaging design, communication form and A/B testing
9) Email marketing metrics
10)Trigger and events + marketing automation
In addition, the guide contains tables for assessing media channels and their effectiveness
The full version contains more segments including:
11) Lead nurturing tactics and personalization in each stage
12) Subscriber acquisition strategies and media plan
13) Behavioral targeting cross-channel
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Trial of Valor: Princess
This area will boost the power of Life Skylanders.
This trial requires you to move push blocks around. Push the first block straight forward. The next block must be pushed ahead to make a path, then pushed back to create a bridge.
Walk up this bridge and push the next two blocks the direction their arrows are pointing. Walk up the new bridge to the right to find a Chompy Pod in front of a Treasure Chest. Touching the fake princess will open the gate.
Octavius' Lair[edit]
The next trial is the Trial of Strength. The left door leads to the Trial of Strength: Speed. The right door leads to the Trial of Strength: Power.
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19 Mar 2013
News and thoughts from Dignipac program.
As Dignipac celebrates its second year running (YAY, we are two years old!) Nicky and I thought it appropriate to share some of the experiences that we have encountered in Mediteranea´s endeavour to make life more dignified for those who are more unfortunate than everyone.
From the sometimes embarrassing bulk shopping - bumping into a distant friends husband in Mercadona with a shopping trolley overflowing with toilet paper, or worse, sanitary products, and him NOT asking why........and you know that he has noticed!
Or loading up the trolley with 110 litre bottles of shampoo,(half of which we each buy) which is a lot, pushing the damn thing in a hurry to get to that one check out lane that has a lone elderly woman buying some galletas and leche.... then panicking when the trolley reaches an uncontrollable speed and there is a very real danger of mowing down someone´s beloved abulea.
Or my absolute favourite.....buying all the Dignipac hygiene products and then at the check out, usually at Mercadona, I need to buy bags to make up our Dignipacs. We have found, with good reason, people are happier carrying a bag that displays a supermarket logo as opposed to a rubbish bag or something similar. Anyway, month after month I assure the lovely ladies at the check out that Mercadona packs their plastic bags in groups of 100.......and I would like to purchase 3 packs - or 300 bolsas de plastico. All this I say in my bad Spanish, and then, I look them in the eye, very closely, and just smile......... big cheesy one actually.......well, no, the bigger one comes after they have finished counting. I must learn how to say ´told you so´in Spanish.
What we have to mention is the help that our young people have contributed over the past two years.......Alice, Katy, Matilde, Sebastian, Lucy, Tomas and others. Of course these jovens cannot contribute with the shopping but the hard work is also in the packing of the bags. We set up in my garage in Costa den Blanes and have like a chain gang type of system. But of course, all these products need to be sorted out, toothbrushes need to be separated, razors need to be put on one bag, the dreaded loo rolls and pads in their own places. 70 Dignipacs are made up for the women and 150 for the men. Everyone takes two bags and goes down the procession of goods, then each bag is tied up. Nicky and I, looking after our poor old backs have been known to take a break, cuppa tea whilst these young people make a contribution that is so very much appreciated.
Which brings me around to our distribution - firstly, Angel, who runs Zaqueo ( the soup kitchen in Palma) is the most amazing person and along with the unseen volunteers, deserve a round of applause. We have been at Zaqueo in the summer, and these good souls are working in a local about 45 sq metres, no fans, no air conditioning in stifling temperatures, shirts opaque with sweat.... Maybe we should find fans?
But, Dignipac, most importantly is about our homeless people, they exist in all shapes, sizes, colours and languages. We try in the summer to provide footwear (anyone who has size 43 and upwards, we want your flip-flops, shoes, sandals (NOW) as there are so many lovely African men with feet the size of ironing boards.) and the winter we find specials in Carrefour and include socks and underwear. We also always need blankets, warm jackets and socks! Socks! Our last distribution was in mid February and by chance we had in the van a few boxes of clothes, jackets and a big bag of socks. Well, we were practically mobbed for the socks, so please keep this in mind. There was a very humble man that came up to us and told us that he is a poet and that he had gotten into a fight with some gypsies (gitantos) who had beaten him up, stolen his money and most of his clothes. He had found an ill fitting jacket and someone had given him a pair of trousers. He was worried, as are most of our homeless that the Dignipac pack will run out before he is finished and he will not be able to have one. We assured him that we would keep a Dignipac aside for him and that he should have his meal in peace, no problems. Our homeless have to eat at the soup kitchen before they get the Dignipac- Anyway, we rummaged through this box in the van and we found him a big, warm fleecy jacket. Upon his return, we gave him his Dignipac and the jacket - and, hand on my heart.............hairs on my arm raising here ........ this amazing guy gave us all, slowly and with a lot of thought , a poem, each of us in turn - me - I´m Fee, Nicky and Soren ...........right there, right then. His eyes glistening, heart open, smile upon his face. Awesome, bloody awesome experience.....
A very wonderful person, she knows who I am talking about ...... donated clothes, blankets and a big warm, fleecy jacket last distribution. And, I have to share this...........I was standing by the car, there was a feeding frenzy with the socks, Nicky was manning the Dignipac table, I had a man who told me that he was a sailor, probably an ex sailor, but he needed warm clothing. An African boy of about 23 years old was also peering over his back. Interestingly, there were two people standing next to him - we had run out of socks by then :-) I rummaged about the box and all I could find for this ex sailor was a hoody in bizarre colors......which he was very happy for. We were so amazed when I found a Slam jacket, light blue that fitted this young African boy so well and warm.. Big smiles all around. In the box were three blankets.......next to Zaqueo about 5 to 10 people live on the street, under some amazing arches, I grabbed the blankets, walked over and in my crap Spanish, said, do you want these? There were whoops of joy..............my heart feels good that we can help, if even a small way.
When all was said and done, Soren and I were going endlessly through the box of clothes..........we only had one........there was a man who looked at me beseechingly...........I did tell him in my embarrassingly bad Spanish that there were no clothes left for blokes.........and, sorry, sweetie, I will make a note for next time. As a joke I pulled out a poncho that was made by the very wonderful woman whom I was talking about....This poncho isn´t your bog standard poncho. Aila made it ............and it is classy, brown and turquoise!
Well, what a hit with this homeless man..........his first reaction was ä mi encanta!! - and then I gave him the matching scarf. - mi encanta....again............such a happy man...............
My message to everyone - do you self a favour - do someone else a favour x
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Mrs. Smokey's BBQ is drawing barbecue lovers to Lake Park on 10th Avenue. The new little restaurant opened in October, and will have its grand opening party Friday, Dec. 9.
Longtimers will remember her first spot in Palm Beach County near Home Depot on Northlake Boulevard – it was there a year starting in 2003.
"It's been a roller coaster ride, for sure," said Elisa Caplan, owner. Originally from New York, but a Floridian for most of her life, she owned three barbecue restaurants in Gotham City while pursuing a career on the stage and in ballet.
"I moved back home in 1996, and opened at the Sawgrass Mall." Her barbecue restaurant there was in an outparcels of the huge mall, and was successful for the 10 years it was open.
Then "life happened," she said, and she closed all her eateries. Now remarried, and working with her chef-husband Scott Howie, and her adult kids, she's opened the 22-seater in Lake Park.
Her signature ribs, pork, chicken and beef brisket, as well as the spicy smoked sausage, are cooked on in-house pit smokers. Her chili won the New York State Chili Championship in 1980, and has both ground beef and beef brisket chunks in a smoky, spicy mixture. Sides include fried pickles and loaded Tater Tots. Coleslaw, BBQ beans, mac n' cheese and fried biscuits are other choices. Sandwiches and salads also are available.
Their sauce is sold by the bottle – but take heed: the labels are misleading. Mild is mild, Medium is really hot, and Hot is really el scorcho hot.
Mrs. Smokey's BBQ
- 1460 10th St., Lake Park
- 561-318-5137; mrssmokeys.com
McCray's Expanding – New Outlet in Riviera Beach
McCray's BBQ II, owned by Derrick McCray, is moving into a permanent building on 45th Street in Mangonia Park. Meanwhile McCray has opened a take-out window spot on U.S. 1 in Riviera Beach, just north of Blue Heron Boulevard.
Along with the ribs, and chicken, he offers the unusual – but popular – souse. That's head cheese to many.
Other expansion plans are in the works, he said. "I'm looking at a spot on Belvedere and Military Trail in West Palm, and we're looking at something in Fort Pierce, and a couple down south. It's just taking a while to put all the money together. It's hard in this economy, but we're doing all right."
As a partner with the Super Bowl committee to help small businesses, he'll do an event for the Super Bowl in Indianapolis in January, a barbecue for all the former NFL players who now have businesses of their own and are showcasing them during the bowl. "When it comes to Miami, we get the Granddaddy of events, the tailgate party," he said, but when the bowl is played elsewhere, local vendors in those cities get preference.
Pit-smoked barbecue ribs are his specialty, though beef, chicken, seafoods, including conch, are available. Sides include mac n cheese, beans, collards and more. Sweet potato pies are for sale whole and by the slice for dessert.
McCray has a large portable pit and caters barbecues where whole pigs often wind up on the smoker.
McCray's II Backyard BBQ
- 1521 45th Street, Mangonia Park
- 561-842-1513; mccraysbbq.com
- 2700 Broadway, Riviera Beach
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Join Larry Fischer, a licensed bird bander and raptor, at the orchard section of the Aspetuck Land Trust's Trout Brook Valley Conservation Area Saturday, September 22nd, for a hawk walk followed by our walk through the orchard. Larry is a federally licensed raptor bander who has been banding hawks, falcons, owls, and eagles for more than 30 years, working independently as well as with the CT DEEP and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior.
The orchard, along with a connected farm and grasslands habitat, is one of the largest blocks of open habitat in the state and even region, bringing in specific birds that fit the land, such as Field and Savannah Sparrows, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Meadowlark, American Pipit, Bobolink, Eastern Bluebird, and many more in every season. This area also pulls in many raptors of open habitats and forest edges as they migrate during the fall, sometimes holding dozens and dozens of birds. During this event Larry will attempt to capture a couple of raptors to band and show the group close up before releasing them back into the orchard.
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Directions and Parking: Rte. 58 (Black Rock Tpke) past Bluebird Restaurant to Freeborn Rd.
Turn left on Freeborn. When woods stop on left (first house lot) look to right, there will be a dirt road thru the woods. Drive into this road to blueberry bushes. Park at the end of dirt road thru the woods, next to the Orchard's Blueberry patch.
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106: How To Get It All Done When Someone Else's Life Depends On It!
Dallon Christensen of Whiteboard Business Partners joined us on the live call. Dallon not only has an amazing personal story of how he has been using GTD, but also wears a whole lot of hats ranging from a full time day job and several side projects. Listen in as we learn his story and find out how he's able to get it all done!
You can find out more about Dallon on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn!
Dallon mentioned some really great resources on today's call. Check them out and we hope they can help you too!
Dan Miller's 48days.com
Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life
Leo Babauta's Zen to Done
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The magic guitar of Norman Cheng
A great number of pop bands appeared in Hong Kong during the golden era of the British Pop Music (1964 thru 1969). Musicians of different nationalities (Chinese, British, Swedish, Portuguese, Filipinos, Indians, among others) were active in Hong Kong, normally covering versions of songs from the UK and the USA. This is my tribute to those magnificent Hongkong Pop Artists that were part of my happy teenage days.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
SANDS OF TIME (Teddy Robin and the Playboys)
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The Nike Air Max 2017 Women's Shoe features a seamless Flymesh upper for support and breathability. Iconic Max Air cushioning provides a lightweight, smooth feel with each step, whether you're running your three-miler or running your day.
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Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in the late '70s. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort—suddenly they could see it. Since then, next-generation Nike Air Max shoes have become a hit with athletes and collectors by offering striking colour combinations and reliable, lightweight cushioning.
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Comfortable, but...
FrancescaM717755543 - Oct 19, 2018
Had these shoes for about two months and wore them intensively. The first time I ordered them they were running a little small. I ordered one size bigger for the full comfort. The air pocket popped on one of the shoes after wearing them for two months. For this price, I think these shoes should be more durable. Comfort and style-wise they are great. If only they were made to last a little longer.
Very Comfortable and Stylish
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This is the most comfortable tennis shoe I have ever put on my feet.. I have worn Nike all my life and these are the best by far. However, the last 3 pair I have gotten of these the air bubble pocket has popped within the first 6 months. The last pair I had one month. I do a lot of walking and then standing for long periods of time. I love the design and how comfortable they are. These are anywhere between $150 and $200 pair of shoes. The last thing I should be worried about is the air pocket popping. This is definitely a manufacturer defect because it has happened too many times and not just from my personal experience but from many others. It's very frustrating when you pay that much for a shoe and one side pops for no reason. I would love to have another set of these but I'm afraid that the same thing will happen. Other than that , its a great shoe and very comfortable especially if you have to stand for a long period of time .
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THIS IS HANS BYSTRÖM'S Weblog ON Troubles Associated TO THE Worldwide Economic MARKETS. Some entries will be in Swedish and some in English, depending on the context.
The film repeatedly pokes enjoyable at the closed-mindedness of Christian fundamentalists. This is most notably demonstrated in the character of Ruth (played by Kristen Wiig), a Christian fundamentalist who has her faith shattered soon after Paul shares his vast information of the universe by way of a telepathic link. Even though at very first she's horrified about getting lived a lie her entire life, Ruth quickly feels liberated by the realization that hell does not await her if she curses, has sex, or sins in other approaches.
The authorities included Roberto De Diego Arozamena, CEO of ALJ Power, Yara Anabtawi, Director of Organization Development, Renewables at ACWA Energy, Erik Voldner, Executive Director of Operations at Enviromena Energy Systems LLC, Matt Campbell, Senior Director of Energy Plant Business Development at SunPower Corporation and Dr. Moritz Borgmann, a consultant with Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory.
MR. ALEXANDER: Is it your encounter that the agencies do not appear as eager to finance energy plants that use fossil fuel these days as they are to finance wind farms and other renewables projects? For example, we worked lately with an export credit agency that is creating it simpler to finance modest renewables projects by scaling back the level of diligence and functioning toward expedited closings.
The Yahoo Finance Message boards often have very fascinating, funny, often fascinating and occasionally disturbing messages posted. For example, there are some messages that make hints or statements about the business getting purchased out or taken over by a competitor. Other Yahoo messages share supposed insider details about what other companies that organization plans to obtain and the timing. There are a lot of comments about the stock price going up or down and why. And, frequently there are comments (generally unfavorable) about certain company executives or firm events.


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A portion of the Lake Hayes Track will be closed on Wednesday 9 May to allow repair work to be done on a sewer main.
In order for this work to be done safely, the track will be closed from the rowing club below the Lake Hayes Pavilion through to the boat ramp at Bendemeer Bay. Track users should be aware that they will not be able to walk the full length of the track on that day.
Work will take place on Thursday 10 May if bad weather forces a postponement. The Queenstown Lakes District Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.


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Blue Ocean Strategy
Our competition is inspired by the ideas and message of the international bestseller Blue Ocean Strategy, co-authored by Professors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Blue Ocean Strategy is about creating value for consumers and eliminating competition with innovative ideas and business models. At the Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition, we challenge our competitors to channel blue ocean strategy in their ideas and pitches. Our leadership team works closely with the Blue Ocean Strategy Network to ensure that competitors have great resources to learn about Blue Ocean Strategy and get the best experience possible.
Professor Renee Mauborgne with our team at the 2016 Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition in Ellicott City, MD.


text: In the ancient world I worked as a DJ, and making immersive, long-form mixes with cool transitions is something I still enjoy. These are recorded live and feature mainly electronic, occasionally symphonic, and otherwise atmospheric music best suited for headphones in a dark room or driving through the middle of the night. The name comes from the dark deco world of Mister X, the amnesiac innovator of psychetecture and doomed architect of Somnopolis; the city of sleepwalkers.


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Evolution Studios, which is known for its MotorStorm franchise, has released new screenshots of DriveClub, the racing game it's working on for the Sony PlayStation 4. As you can see below, so far the game looks stunning, making it hard not to get at least a little excited about the console's fall release.
You might recognize the DriveClub name — after all, it was one of the games Sony announced at its big PlayStation 4 unveiling back in February.
Unlike MotorStorm, which put players in wild, even apocalytpic driving environments, DriveClub will be a realistic racing game. That said, it doesn't look as though Evolution Studios is out to build a new Gran Turismo-style simulation franchise; instead, the game appears to resemble Microsoft Game Studios' Project Gotham Racing series, which is a mix of simulation and arcade racing.
Evolution Studios says DriveClub will feature a wide variety of multiplayer options, including asynchronous play — meaning people will be able to seamlessly jump in and out of races with other people.
We still don't know for sure when DriveClub will be released, but here's hoping it's available when the PlayStation 4 launches later this year.
All screenshots via Gamespot.com.


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Buzz! Buzz! New Tea Blend for Children and Busy Folks!
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There they go again! Our buzzy little bees are off on another adventure! Let's help them land back down softly on the earth (or at least dock for some down-time) with our calming, soothing and altogether centering Buzzy Blend. We work with a lot of kids (whether as a nanny or herbalist) and appreciate the importance of children maintaining their equilibrium so they can explore the world in a mindful and joyful way. Buzzy Blend is full of delicious, nutritious and deeply calming herbs to balance buzz with bliss.
LEMON BALM Melissa officinalis: With a name referring to the bees and their love of plant (Melissa is "honey bee" in Greek), Lemon Balm is a suitable choice for the Buzzy ones our Buzzy Blend is meant for. Calming anxious and over-excited children is one of Lemon Balm's skills. It is also useful in helping to prevent nightmares when taken before bed.
PASSIONFLOWER Passiflora incarnata: Promotes focus and helps kids to center when they are overstimulated. Very calming without being sedating.
CATNIP Nepeta cataria: Another calming herb, Catnip addresses feelings of restlessness. Also helps with upset tummies!
CHAMOMILE Matricaria recutita: For the cranky complainer who is prone to whining, Chamomile restores equilibrium (and hopefully peace!). Another herb that is soothing to the digestive system.
BEE POLLEN: A little golden powerhouse of nutrition, Bee Pollen is full of amino acids, trace minerals, essential fatty acids, enzymes and more. Naturally sweet, Bee Pollen helps to fill out the flavor of our tea blend.
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So this weird thing has happened.... I'm HAPPY. Truly happy. True I get sad or depressed, sometimes disappointed, but overall I'm happy. It's weird, since you know I'm the depression/mania girl. But I am, and I'm loving it.
This all started when I got my own phone line, if you hadn't heard I was on a family plan with my ex he defaulted so I got my own line. It's been weirdly empowering. Like I cut a cord to my ex, to my past. Which means I have also decided to spread this empowering feeling by getting rid of anything that bugs me, which means I went into my OCD spring cleaning/organizing mode. So I've been a little distracted but it's a GOOD thing. Hopefully I will finish today and get back to work cause I've got over 500 emails in my inbox.


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2D technical drawing is the act and discipline of composing drawings to a precise scale that visually communicate how something functions or is to be constructed.
It's a rare engineering project that doesn't use 2D drawings in some form. Sketch pads, for instance, are time-honored places for first ideas.
It's tempting to think that 3D CAD should supplant 2D drawing creation, but the truth is that product developers as a whole get a lot of value from their drawing tools. The problem comes when trying to move from one environment to another. Many concept engineers, for example, create their detailed 2D concepts in one CAD tool, then either switch to a separate 3D CAD system or give the 2D design to a colleague to use in creating the 3D model. Every hand-off takes time and invites error both in building the 3D model and in maintaining accurate drawings. Simply put, it's risky. And few designers want to add a large dollop of risk to their workflows.
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Creo Schematics: This standalone application gives you a complete set of 2D schematic design tools for documenting electrical, cabling, piping, HVAC and hydraulic systems. Creo Schematics drives the creation of the 3D design in Creo Parametric and ensures adherence to the logic defined in the schematics.
The ease of use, speed, flexibility and interoperability of Creo 2D solutions helps users achieve maximum design efficiency and productivity.
Creo Sketch gives users the ability to quickly draw and communicate their product ideas. This fast, easy-to-use freehand 2D sketching application helps more people get involved and contribute to the product development process.
Raphael Nascimento, Product Management Manager for Creo Layout, introduces and demonstrates the highlights of PTC Creo Layout. Creo Layout is a stand-alone 2D CAD app enabling teams to leverage the best of both 2D and 3D worlds.
Everyone's product development challenges are unique — we're here to help you find the right solution.


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First, let me share with you, a little collaborative project I am working on, with artist, Elizabth Forrest. We are teaming up to bring you, OH DEAR. It will be a line of products, illustrated by yours truly, and sewn by Beth. The first project we are working on together, is for the Women + The Arts Fundraiser at the UICA, happening at the end of this month. The project entails a poem, by Linda Nemec Foster, an illustration by me, and the sewing done by Beth. All of this couldn't be possible without the help of Stephen Rainey (fabrics master), my beautiful mother (who has way too much on her hands, but still drove an hour and a half to help out), and my handsome fella, Matthew would helped me cut fabric this morning.
We will then be creating pieces for the UICA Holiday Artist's Market...I will have some work there on my own, as will she, but togther, we will be selling one of a kind stockings, zipper bags, potholders, and more..Exciting Stuff. Be sure to stay tuned: OH DEAR
In other news, I am working on some stuff for a magazine, called CraftSanity. You might already be familiar with this, for Jennifer has been doing blogs and podcasts for six years now. She is now introducing a printed and PDF form magazine, filled with goodies and patterns and news about current crafters. In this upcoming issue, you can find the first of the paper doll series, where I will be illustrating a paper doll, Priar. I will also be illustrating some little gift tags for you to use on your very own gifts this holiday season....so...keep your eyes peeled and I will keep you updated.


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You can find detailed reports about our district and our schools at reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us.
Every year, all schools in Washington report information about the previous school year. We compile testing data we get from the state in August and from our budget office. You can find the reports here or on your school's website. All reports are in pdf format.
P.O. Box 8 / 9210 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: 360-662-1610


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Based on Kontron's ETX 3.0 standard, the ETX-CD computer-on-module harnesses the processing power of a Core 2 Duo processor—a 2 x 1.5-GHz Intel L7400 with 4 MB of L2 cache to be exact. The processor teams with a mobile 945GM Express chipset and a 950GMA media accelerator, backed by up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM. The module provides PCI 2.3, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, and LVDS interfaces, physically located in the same position on each board, as well as an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for power management and all standard ETX interfaces. Other features include a power consumption of 17W and RoHS compliance. A range of support packages for operating systems such as Windows XP Embedded and Linux will be available for download in the near future. DIAMOND POINT INTERNATIONAL LTD., Kent, England. (0)1634 300900.
Company: DIAMOND POINT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Product URL: Click here for more information


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Kevin + Elizabeth
What is the mixtape of your relationship?: Big Poppa, Waitin' on a Woman, You're my best friend, Bitch
(Warning: Songs may contain explicit lyrics)
Describe you as a couple in 15 words or phrases: weird, fun, laid back, we just love everybody
What is your story?: I mean..honestly? We met because I was watching my ex-boyfriend play soccer for a select team (can we say psycho) when we were 15...that day they had a guest player...who was Kevin. we were like hey our names are a lot alike. and that was that.
Which setting describes your dream photo style?: Main Street St. Charles
Bride: He is the funniest person I know and he loves our cat like a child
Groom: He's busy at work right now but I think he likes the fact that I keep a constant stock of bacon at home
Describe your perfect Saturday together: Every. single. saturday looks like this: I wake up at 7am and make coffee and eat a banana while I watch bravo in peace and quiet. Then I wait until 10 and wake him up...with the cat. then we usually talk about how awesome the cat is for about 10 minutes then we get dressed and find something interesting to do. if it's warm out we ride bikes, if it's cold we'll go drive somewhere. sometimes we just like to go look at huge houses, sometimes we go to the humane society to stare at animals. we're just 2 farts in the wind.
Bride fun fact: I have this weird muscle under my chin that can expand and I look like a frog when it's "ribbiting" ill show you guys
Groom fun fact: Every sunday he eats a 16 inch double sausage pizza by himself. Record time: 21 minutes


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a hip new restaurant
a local architecture firm approached us to collaborate on the visioning and concept for a hot new restaurant in the denver suburbs. the inspiration for the restaurant is the wine country in california, which helped inform the materiality and spacial qualities we are hoping to create. we wanted to create multiple outdoor experiences, each with a different scale and character. one area features large shade trees and a water feature to create a crisp and cool environment while other spaces include covered outdoor seating and climbing plants. the surrounding landscape plan utilizes an agrarian pallet of working plants which includes espalier trees and massings of lavender. our plant selection aims to reflect the wine atmosphere of the country and contains multiple colors, textures, and heights to establish variation and depth.


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Welcome Racked Readers!
In case you do not read Racked Chicago, Orange Lingerie is included in their Complete Mapped Source of Where to Find Lingerie!
Even better than a fixed bricks and mortar location, I go directly to my clients locations in the Chicago area for all consultations, measurements and fittings of their custom bra.
In terms of what to expect from the bra making process, it generally takes four to five meetings to produce the first custom bra for a new client and I generally meet with clients once a week during the process. In the first meeting we discuss what you are looking for in a bra, take some measurements, determine the best style of bra for your figure and select the fabric and trimmings from my library of options. Subsequent meetings are for refining the fit of the bra and finally, delivery of the finished bra. You can read more about the custom bra making process on my blog here.
Just contact me to set up an appointment and we can get started making the perfect bra for you!


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Don't squander the last part of the weekend: the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon is on the water. Hit the Thames on a stand up paddleboarding adventure that will take you along a scenic stretch of the river on the outskirts of London.
Glide towards Twickenham and Teddington and let yourself be enveloped by nature, enjoy conversation with like-minded friends and moor up for a pint in a riverside pub.
Suitable for all abilities as an exclusive group, our friendly instructors will provide all the kit and take you through the basics before you cast away on this easy-going stand up paddleboarding adventure.


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|Implementation of an interactive travel map
|One Semester
|Responsible TA:
|Li Chen
|Implement a prototype that could visualize the travel-related reviews
|usability study, visual analytics, visualization
The most distinguishable feature of Web2.0 would be it simulates a platform where users could freely share their reviews, experiences and stories with others. The increasing amount of the sharable information, however, sometimes overwhelms the average users since they could not effectively and efficiently obtain the most useful information to them.
The aim of this project is to implement a prototype that could visualize the travel-related reviews, for example, the users' recommendations on hotel, sight, shop and restaurant, on a map (e.g. Geneva city map). Therefore, with the map, the tourists can intuitionally get an overview of all the relevant spots with locations and icons representing their corresponding rates. The users could further specify their criteria on the type of spot they are interested in (e.g. filtering the map only leaving the shops that sell Swiss watches and are with average rate higher than 3). They could also move onto a specific recommendation to see its detail (e.g. the restaurant's contact info).
We believe that this kind of interactive travel map would be much more useful and effective for tourists to search for information, compared to listing all of the textual articles for them to read one by one. Welcome to join the project if you are interested!
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Sometimes in life, sound comes with frequencies you don't like. So why not cut them out?
kHs Filter is a resonant filter with 7 modes, swiftly getting rid of frequencies you don't like or enhancing frequencies you do. And it's doing it and doing it and doing it good.
Filter is one of the devices in the Kilohearts Toolbox bundle.
Product details
Filter provides a selection of common filters.
- Cutoff - The operating frequency of the filter. In a low-pass filter this is the frequency where the signal is reduced by 3dB.
- Q - The filter Q setting. High values for Q will make the filter resonate at the cutoff frequency.
- Gain - The gain value for the low shelf, peak and high shelf filter types.
- Type - Low pass, band pass, high pass, notch, low shelf, peak and high shelf filters.
The Kilohearts Toolbox
Filter is one of the devices in the Kilohearts Toolbox bundle.
The Kilohearts Toolbox devices all do one thing each, and they do it well. The philosophy behind this is to give our customers access to the building blocks of sound design and from there you can combine them into really interesting effects. In fact, many more esoteric RE:s are basically a few of these effects combined.
If you own a few, or all the Kilohearts Toolbox devices be sure to check out Kilohearts Toolbox Refill, a big pack of diverse combinators exploring the possibilities of the toolbox.
Usability standards
Kilohearts aim to provide Reason users with a wide range of audio effects that all utilize a common form language and interaction model. This allows for a great user experience that is really valuable when working with with big projects.
Stack 'em up!
We have taken a lot of care to make all Kilohearts Toolbox devices as lightweight as possible. This way you can combine many, many effects without taking up too much screen space, or CPU.
Get it cheap
The Kilohearts Toolbox is available as a bundle with a hefty discount. If you are thinking about buying Filter, check out the Kilohearts Toolbox offer first!


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WASHINGTON — Representative Trey Radel, Republican of Florida, was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor possession of cocaine after having been arrested here last month, according to District of Columbia Superior Court documents.
Mr. Radel, a freshman legislator, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday morning to answer the charges.
In a statement, Mr. Radel, 37, apologized to his family, friends and constituents and said he stood "ready to face the consequences of my actions."
"I'm profoundly sorry to let down my family, particularly my wife and son, and the people of southwest Florida," he said. "I struggle with the disease of alcoholism, and this led to an extremely irresponsible choice. As the father of a young son and a husband to a loving wife, I need to get help so I can be a better man for both of them."
Mr. Radel, whose Oct. 29 arrest was first reported by Politico, said he would seek counseling and treatment, "hopefully setting an example for others struggling with this disease."
"Please keep my family in your prayers," he said.
If convicted, Mr. Radel, whose district includes Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Naples, could be sentenced to 180 days in prison and be fined $1,000.
"Members of Congress should be held to the highest standards, and the alleged crime will be handled by the courts," said Michael Steel, a spokesman for Speaker John A. Boehner of Ohio. "Beyond that, this is between Representative Radel, his family and his constituents."
Mr. Radel is a former Florida television reporter and a conservative radio talk show host.
He was elected to the House, his first public office, last year with 62 percent of the vote. His seat was previously held by Connie Mack, also a Republican.


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Me again with another command-line script question :)
I made a helper script that looks like this
echo 'target.bak -> target.old_bak'
mv target.bak target.old_bak
echo 'target -> target.bak'
mv target target.bak
echo 'git clone:target -> target'
git clone ssh://Shark@mcs15:29418/our-trunk-target target
cd target
echo 'Managing hooks...'
scp -p -P 29418 Shark@mcs15:/hooks/commit-msg .git/hooks/
echo '... done. Enjoy the new clone while it lasts...'
This is pretty basic but it gets my point across - it keeps the last two clones and makes a new one, I need to retain my latest clone in the
target folder because i symlinked my source folder in my eclipse project to point there :D
I would like to make an improvement to this script - instead of renaming
target.bak -> target.old_bak and
target -> target.bak I would like the following to happen:
if bakN exists then rename bakN -> bak(N+1)
rename recursivelly bak(N-1) -> bakN
rename target to target.bak
clone new repo into target
So in case I had gone through 6 clones and I'm cloning for the seventh time I'd like this to happen:
target.bak4 -> target.bak5
target.bak3 -> target.bak4
target.bak2 -> target.bak3
target.bak1 -> target.bak2
target.bak0 -> target.bak1
target -> target.bak0
Cloning into 'target'...
This community helped me immensely with my previous mass-diffing question so I hope you will be helpful enough to provide me with a decent way to do this one as well :)
The finalized script looks like this, thanks Wolfie for your major contributions.
if [ -n "`ls -1d -v ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak?`" ]; then
echo "Pushing back numbered backups..."
MAXBCK=`ls -1d ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak* 2>/dev/null | egrep -o "[0-9]+$" | sort -n | tail -n1`
if [ "$MAXBCK" != "" ]; then
for (( c=$MAXBCK; c>=0; c-- ))
mv -v ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak$c ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak$(($c+1))
if [ -e "$TARGET_FOLDER.bak" ]; then
mv -v ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak0
if [ -e "$TARGET_FOLDER" ]; then
mv -v ${TARGET_FOLDER} ${TARGET_FOLDER}.bak
echo "git clone: ${TRUNK_FOLDER} -> ${TARGET_FOLDER}"
git clone ssh://${MYUSER}@mcs15:29418/${TRUNK_FOLDER} ${TARGET_FOLDER}
cd ${TARGET_FOLDER}
echo 'Managing hooks...'
scp -p -P 29418 ${MYUSER}@mcs15:/hooks/commit-msg .git/hooks/
echo '... done. Enjoy the new clone while it lasts...'


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Making this cheese is apparently so simple that many people prepare their own Mascarpone at home. This buttery-rich and creamy cheese is great simply topped with fruit or embellished by other ingredients.More about Mascarpone Less about Mascarpone
About Mascarpone
Mascarpone is an Italian cheese from the Lombardy region. It is a thick, double to triple-cream cheese with a very high fat content, ranging from 60% to 75%. The resulting rich butterfat content makes this cheese an essential ingredient in recipes like Tiramisu and cheesecake.
Keeping Cheese
Fresh cheeses have the shortest refrigerator shelf-life of all the cheese categories, varying from a few days to two weeks according to the cheese. Most Canadian Fresh cheeses are packaged and bear a "best before date", so check that date and keep your cheese refrigerated.
Freezing is not recommended for Fresh cheeses.
Quality Cheese Inc. -...Mascarpone - Bella CasaraUsing full cream makes this fresh Mascarpone cheese rich - with a smooth and creamy...Learn about this cheese
Arla Foods - Tre StelleMascarpone - Tre StelleTre Stelle Mascarpone was the 1st place winner in the Unflavoured Fresh Cheese Category...Learn about this cheese


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Come join us for an evening of sound healing and relaxation with special guest Shalom Mayberg. A crystal bowl sound bath offers the participant the ability to completely release any stress or tension in the mind and body allowing one to relax, balance, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket or shawl, a water bottle, and anything you would like to place on the alter.
To sign up please click Here.


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The Cool Kids on the Bloc
Le Bloc creates completely customizable jewelry by elevating the whimsical building block into a design element that's modern yet nostalgic, and worn effortlessly day in and day out. Personalized versions of the classic friendship bracelet, nameplate necklace and initial earrings and rings reveal names, phrases and feelings, spelled out in yellow, white and rose gold letter and symbol blocs.
Let your jewelry speak. Select a piece and allow your creativity to run wild—from a favorite nickname to a special love note, simple "oui" or fun hashtag (#squad, for your girls). Warning: Once you've started, it's hard to stop.


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Wyoming & Nebraska Used Trucks for Sale
244 Matching Vehicles Found
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Based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Tax, Title, Tags and doc fee of $389 are not included in vehicle prices shown and must be paid by the purchaser. While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service rep. This is easily done by calling us at or by visiting us at the dealership.
**With approved credit. Terms may vary. Monthly payments are only estimates derived from the vehicle price with a month term, % interest and % downpayment.
You don't have to travel far to find the pre-owned truck you're looking for!
Your local Fremont dealership has a wide variety of makes including Chevrolet, GMC, Toyota, Dodge RAM, and even the most popular models like a used Ford F-150 for sale near you! View our inventory online now, and if your local Fremont Motors dealership doesn't have your perfect truck in stock, we'll deliver it to you – It doesn't get any easier than this.
Every Used Truck Comes with Fremont Care
Enjoy the freedom of the open road with Fremont Care – a 1-year hassle-free maintenance plan that comes with every pre-owned truck purchase. Included are three oil changes, one tire rotation and 24-hour roadside assistance. At Fremont, we give your pickup the care it deserves so you can drive with peace of mind that your purchase is protected.
The Largest Used Truck Inventory in Wyoming
At Fremont Motor Company, we want to make your used truck buying experience quick and effortless. Our team of automotive experts are well-versed in big, small, off-road ready, and work trucks that you're considering for your daily commute, next project, or upcoming adventure. Looking for a cheap used truck? View our pre-owned truck specials to find the perfect pickup for your budget!
Our Certified Pre-Owned trucks are just the beginning. For ultimate peace of mind, think Fremont Elite. To reach this prestige, pre-owned trucks must pass a rigorous 103-point inspection, are reconditioned to meet Fremont's superior standards, and come available with a 12 month, 12,000-mile warranty.
Providing Generations of Wyoming Drivers with the Best Used Pickups
As one of the largest dealer groups in the state, our 12 dealerships have an unwavering commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality trucks and even better service. When you visit Fremont Motors you'll find a relaxing environment filled with experts who will gladly discuss your options when buying a used truck and work with you to find one that's a perfect fit for your lifestyle.


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Applying Technique to Characterisation
Sunday 26th February 2018, 1pm – 4pm
Cost: £5.00
Workshop Leader: Judi Campbell
Please bring a short, prepared speech (approx. 10 lines) of your own choice from a play or novel. Please bring a spare copy for Judi.
Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear AND don't forget your reading glasses should you need them!
Please, send your payment online to: -
Nat West, sort code 60-13-09, account 42326818. Please use 'WKSP' and then your name as the reference.
If you don't do online banking you can send a cheque made payable to
Brighton Little Theatre to: -
Patti Griffiths (Workshop)
31 George Street
Brighton BN2 1RH


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The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended June 30 (Q1), Sony missed estimates on revenues and missed expectations on earnings per share.
Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew slightly and GAAP loss per share expanded.
Margins dropped across the board.
Revenue details
Sony recorded revenue of $18.96 billion. The six analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ hoped for net sales of $19.86 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 2.3% higher than the prior-year quarter's $18.54 billion.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
EPS came in at -$0.31. The one earnings estimate compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.22 per share. GAAP EPS were -$0.31 for Q1 compared to -$0.19 per share for the prior-year quarter.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 22.6%, 80 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 0.4%, 160 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -1.6%, 60 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $21.24 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.21.
Next year's average estimate for revenue is $89.20 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.03.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a two-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 1,203 members rating the stock outperform and 492 members rating it underperform. Among 382 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 231 give Sony a green thumbs-up, and 151 give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Sony is hold, with an average price target of $17.24.
- Add Sony to My Watchlist.


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- What We Offer
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This is The Talk nobody talks about.
What are your plans for a medical emergency and end of life care? Medical emergencies happen at every age. Many of us have planned for college, marriage, a family, a career and retirement; we even help our children and families plan for the same events. While we consult with attorneys who help us plan our last will and testament, most of us do not make plans for the end of life. We plan on living long healthy happy lives however medical emergencies such as a stroke, heart attack or chronic illnesses such as diabetes or Parkinson's can occur without a moment's notice. A plan is necessary so that you can return to living the best possible life. A gradual decline in health or independence is what we believe will naturally occur, yet we don't think about the plans that we must make to have the best quality of life during that time. At Hoffmann Hospice, we focus on life until the end. It is inevitable, the end of life will come and we want to help you be ready. We can provide a toolkit that will help you plan for a medical emergency and the end of life.
*Who do you want to make health care decisions for you when you can't make them?
*What kind of medical treatment do you want and not want?
*What kind of help and support would you like for you and your loved ones?
*What does "quality of life" mean to you?
*What would a good death look like to you?
*If given the choice, would you prefer to die in a hospital or at home?
Hoffmann Hospice is the exclusive provider of "Have you had the talk?" in Kern County. We have chosen to provide this information to support our community and neighbors in being as prepared as possible for end of life care. It can be overwhelming to think about how and where to begin planning for such an event however the benefits for not only yourself but for your family are invaluable. Hoffmann Hospice supports the community and can support your family by facilitating family conversations. We will show you how to clarify your wishes, organize paperwork and put your wishes in writing, have the talk with the people that you love and be informed of additional services and resources. So many times this aspect of life is not planned out and when it occurs, it is not only devastating to the individual but to the family. Give those you love a gift by being as prepared as possible for the end of life by having your thoughts and wishes written out.
Hoffmann Hospice offers "Have you had the Talk?" presentations to all groups including employers, church groups, service clubs and any interested organizations. Don't put off this conversation until there is an emergency; have this conversation now. Call Hoffmann Hospice today for your group or family talk.


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Suspect identified in hijacking of deputy's truck
A Columbus man was arrested Thursday evening and charged with the Feb. 23 afternoon hijacking of a pickup truck belonging to Muscogee County Deputy Sheriff Larry Jones in the Peachtree Mall parking lot.
Gary Jerome Hardaway, 23, of 4343 Warm Springs Road, was arrested by deputies at the intersection of Armour and Warm Springs roads.He is being held in the Muscogee County Jail and received a 9 a.m. Friday hearing in Municipal Court.
He was also charged with four counts of possessing a firearm; possessing cocaine with intent to distribute; theft by receiving stolen property; possessing marijuana (misdemeanor); driving with license suspended; probation violation; two counts of pointing a gun; and possessing a firearm during commission of a crime. A $1,000 bond was set on the suspended license charge; and $250 on each count of possessing marijuana and pointing a gun.
Jones said he was returning to his red 1997 GMC Sierra truck with his teen-age son and his former wife near the Macy's entrance, when they discovered his truck's door open and a man inside the vehicle, McCrea said earlier.
Jones and his son managed to wrestle the man to the ground and subdue him, but than a second man approached with a handgun and ordered them to release the first suspect.
The suspect got up, jumped into Jones' truck and fled the scene. The second man drove off in a black Honda Civic. No one was injured.The second suspect is still at large.


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Help! My 20s + 30s Are So Confusing!
Yep - you're not alone! Your 20s + 30s can be really tough to navigate.
All of a sudden you're thrown from college into the real world with no true guide to "adulting". You have so many options in front of you that it's difficult to know where to even begin. As a result, you feel stuck in the job you hate, or the city that doesn't inspire you or the relationship that's no longer helping you grow. The list goes on. You get stuck in your place (whatever that place may be for you) and lose sight of how to thrive. You have trouble tapping into your own creativity and dreams because you're so focused on staying afloat. Disrupting the status quo can feel terrifying and daunting. It can also be exhilarating.
I believe that deep down inside of you, you have truths, values and dreams that are waiting to come into view. You just have to start moving in their direction. Here is where I come in. You hold the compass that will guide you to the life you truly want to live - I'm the partner that helps you learn how to read it.
Together we'll chart your course and create actionable, tangible steps for you to take on the journey to the life you dream of. We'll break it down into chunks so the end destination isn't so daunting and far off. I'll be your support team, your champion, and the one to hold you accountable to staying on your path.
Just think how amazing it will feel when you wake up one morning and realize you've made it! That the life you had your sights on is in fact the life you're living! Are you ready to pick up that compass and take that first step?
1-on-1 coaching
Through 1-on-1 coaching, I provide a safe space for you (a female twenty- or thirty-something) to explore your dreams, passions, and desires. I am a partner for you in your self-discovery process - unbiased, non-judgmental and supportive. Through individualized sessions, we're able to focus on YOU - all of the things that make you unique and poised for an unbelievably successful life!
We'll explore what motivates you, what makes you passionate, as well as help you to break through energy blocks keeping you from achieving your goals and dreams.
Sounds fun, doesn't it? Sign up for a free session!
Looking for some inspiration? Compass Maven workshops are the perfect way to get those wheels turning with a bunch of other awesome women!
Part education, part sisterhood connection, these workshops will help you get motivated for your journey, tune into your inner compass and meet some other fabulous ladies!
Be the first to hear about new workshops as they are announced or click the button below to check out my current workshop offerings!
See you soon, babe!
Looking for group coaching or self-study courses? I've got you covered, lady!
Right now registration is open for my FREE email mini course, 5 Days To Holiday Stress Relief, designed to take you from "Bah humbug!" to harnessing the holiday spirit of Buddy the Elf!
The course kicks off Monday 12/3, and I'd love for you to join us! Click below for more details and to register!
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Are you struggling to retain your top millennial talent? Looking for ways to show the millennials in your office that your company is invested in their personal and professional development?
My corporate coaching packages are a great way to provide a benefit to your millennial talent that will make a lasting impact on their career growth and, in turn, on your organization.
I serve as both a cheerleader and an accountability partner for the individuals I coach. I challenge them to reframe their thinking, help them to find their voice, and give them the tools to address challenges head on so they can show up as the engaged, productive employees you need them to be.
Interested in discussing what corporate coaching would look like for your company? Let's chat!
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Whether you're booking for a conference, networking group, alumni association, college, or company, I'd be happy to connect and learn about your speaker needs.
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2 Cents Worth Down Under. Explore everything from Ballet & Boyz, to People & Pop with me. With a healthy dose of gorgeous lads. Oh.. and some Wonder Woman!
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Goodbye For Now
So......for now it is goodbye.
I may eventually start another blog. I may eventually come back and revitalise this one.
But I know one thing, I am not to be here now.
Thank you all for sticking by me. The blog will continue to stay up. It has a YUUUUGE amount of posts for you all to read through.
AND the blogs in my sidebar are totally worth coming here for. Give them some love. They have done so for me for these years and I am so grateful to them.
Be kind to each other. I wish you many blessings and lets see what happens in the future.
Shalom and thank you from the bottom of this Aussie boys heart.
Out with a smile :)
14 comments:
- BosGuy said...
You've had a great run with the blog and I've enjoyed it. If you pick it up again in the future, definitely clue me in. Otherwise I'll be seeing you on Twittah (hopefully).
- Tue Aug 02, 03:45:00 am
- Damien said...
Thank you BG. I have enjoyed you being here and I love your blog. Am coming to Boston in the near future. :)
And I am always on Twittah :)
blessings to you and Sergio.
- Tue Aug 02, 03:56:00 am
I have so enjoyed your blog. I appreciated your openness and incite to your life, thoughts and feelings. I wish you good health, happiness and love. Please take care. With sadness and love. Rickster
- Tue Aug 02, 11:16:00 am
Happy Trails to you...and a big thank you for your efforts and blog.....I have enjoyed it every morning for years. I will miss it....all the best wishes to you from the Pac NW, USA HUGS !!
- Wed Aug 03, 12:51:00 am
Sorry to read that you will be leaving. Your postings stimulated me to think and to remember and to feel. Thank you for the time that you have shared with us!
- Wed Aug 03, 06:50:00 am
- LP - Hired Stud said...
Not happy about this news.... not happy at all!
- Wed Aug 03, 09:35:00 am
- Damien said...
Anonymous's - thank you so much for your lovely comments. It's been a joy.
HS - no definite ideas what is going to happen, but if I start a newie, you'll definitely be a part of it.
- Wed Aug 03, 09:40:00 am
- grouchy said...
You will be missed.
- Fri Aug 05, 10:25:00 pm
- Damien said...
Thank you grouchy.
- Sat Aug 06, 01:55:00 am
- Luke said...
Damien...you will be missed! Much more to say, but for now wishing good you the best! Shalom u-lihitraot! Luke
- Mon Aug 15, 01:08:00 pm
- Damien said...
Toda Raba Luke! Most kind of you :)
- Tue Aug 16, 04:32:00 am
- Luke said...
BTW, great smile!
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- Mon Dec 03, 08:41:00 pm


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There's a lot to be said about Russell Brand's piece on political revolution, Robert Webb's response about voting Labour, and all the surrounding conversation, argument, and mudslinging which has abounded since.
I don't have the articulacy or brainpower for most of it, but I'll try bringing some of the highlights.
Political engagement is massively important. To live in the world as it currently stands, and to care a damn about national healthcare arrangements, or unemployment rates, or benefits fraud, or tax brackets, or education, or energy prices, or homelessness, or whether the council collect your bins often enough – to be paying attention to the goings-on of your fellow humans at all, basically – but to say that you're "not interested in politics", is, I think, simply to misunderstand what people are talking about when they talk about "politics".
Politics has arisen, in part, from humanity's collective efforts to work together, so that none of us is ever relying solely on what he can achieve alone with a pointy stick against the world. Questions of politics are questions of how we should treat each other in a way that best allows everyone to thrive. It defies human nature not to care about that, in some way.
You should absolutely be engaged with politics, proactively and determinedly and compassionately and with whatever energy you can muster. You should read books, read blogs, write blogs, argue on Twitter, share ideas with others and absorb their own, think about what makes sense, try to figure out what will work. You should attend meetings, go to marches, sign petitions, champion ideas, support collaborative efforts to achieve greatness, make a difference, change the world.
But don't keep voting for fucking politicians.
Actually, that's not quite right. You can do that if you want. But what you shouldn't do is cast your vote, and then dust your hands off, decide that you've met your civic duty by being politically engaged when called upon, and kick back for another few years until you're summoned once more to be relevant for as long as it takes to draw an X in a box.
What you shouldn't do is act as if "voting in elections" and "being politically engaged" are the same damn thing. If someone whose every spare moment is spent organising rallies around worthwhile causes, but doesn't want to actively support even the least worst option from the political parties available, is "less engaged" than someone who gets all their news about current affairs from ad breaks on Dave, but dutifully shuffles along to the voting booth whenever they get a card through the door telling them it's that time of the decade again, and blearily puts a cross by whichever name looks most familiar… then your metric for political engagement is fucked.
What you shouldn't do is talk about voting as if it were, not just a powerful way for the majority to hold the few to account, but the only possible way for any sort of progress to be made, and the sole definitive factor by which you determine whether a person is engaging with the system and trying to make things better, or apathetically and uselessly slouching around, avoiding all effort, and complaining without even trying to help.
I don't think you need me to tell you all this, though, because really, you understand it already.
People who vote, and consider voting important, have been loudly in evidence this past week or so – but, in defending the practice, many of them seem to be massively overplaying the role that casting a ballot actually plays in their lives.
If you vote, I'm guessing you actually don't just sit passively for the years in between elections, as suggested in my rather unfair caricature above. You probably do remain interested in stuff the rest of the time. You likely don't consider ticking the occasional box to be the full extent of your involvement in democracy. Your political activism may, like mine, mostly consist of some angry retweeting of links to news reports, or complaining online about how terrible other people are – but even these are things you're doing with your lives, which involve interacting with other people, and which wander well into the realm of "politics".
Most of you don't totally switch off and disengage from the political process, throughout the overwhelming majority of the time when you're not voting for a slightly different set of supreme bastards.
So maybe voting isn't the be-all and fucking end-all. Maybe there are a lot of ways to potentially make a difference, and there's really no reason to limit your thinking to within the commonly accepted boundaries of how you're expected to get involved. And maybe non-voters – those people who can't bring themselves to even tacitly endorse the least unpalatable option from a limited buffet of shit sandwiches – deserve some benefit of the doubt that they might have other political things going on in their lives too.


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The offending article referred to in my last post:
Really, was there any need for that to happen? Turns out yes, there was, because it taught me a lesson and out came the unpicker. I feel another Every Day's a School Day post coming on.
In other news I have spent my morning Blog Hopping and having a look at all the blogs scheduled for this week:
Friday 14th June
Julie @ Jolie Maxtin
Melissa @ Melia Mae Quilting
Adrianne @ On The Windy Side
Molli @ Molli Sparkles
Laura @ Little And Lots
Sarah @ Duck Egg Threads
Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Cari @ There's A Thread
Valerie @ Between Quilts
Excellent and inspiring work on show. It just makes me want to spend my afternoon sewing, but alas I can't. Why? I AM GOING TO SEE THE STONE ROSES!


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The sheer quantity of information available today has its pros and cons. One of the joys of so much information is making unexpected connections. Here's one such link: Iran's ultra-conservative morality police, and the Guardian, world-renowned newspaper and voice of British liberalism. Puzzled? Skeptical? Read on…
Exhibit A: Iranian morality police take Barbie dolls off shelves in Iranian shops. The Barbie doll is clearly a symbol of Western decadence that will corrupt the innocence of Iranian children. Iranian rulers are on record as condemning Barbie for her "destructive cultural and social consequences."
Let's all laugh at the Iranian morality police and their stupid fear of a plastic doll. Certainly, we liberal Western types would never do anything so ludicrous.
Exhibit B: Western "liberals" decry the corrupting effects of Bratz dolls. This recent Guardian article is primarily a reasonable attempt to cover the recent Rush Limbaugh slut-shaming incident. And yet, true to form, the Guardian seems unable to take a sex-positive stance on any issue. It appears that the editor has weakened the thrust of the original story; at least, I assume so. How else can the article's self-contradictory nature be explained? While starting and ending with solid coverage of current US attacks on sexuality, the middle part of the article gives credence again to one of the Guardian's pet subjects: the "sexualisation of children". As I've blogged previously, the sexualisation concept has little basis in reality – it's an attempt to introduce censorship under the standard pretext of "defending children".
The article attacks Bratz dolls as follows: "The sexualisation of young girls – such as Bratz dolls with their bee-stung lips and short skirts – has outraged liberals and feminists". The article provides no evidential backing for these two claims: 1) That "young girls" are being "sexualised", and 2) That "liberals and feminists" are "outraged". For sure, some anti-sexuality campaigners label themselves feminists – that's somewhat different from the Guardian's take on the subject.
And so to summarise: Those silly Iranians are worried about kids being corrupted by Barbie; those sensible "liberals" are worried about kids being corrupted by Bratz dolls. The Guardian's reputation for accuracy again takes a knock on the subject it finds it so hard to cover honestly: sex.


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The Civil Rights Movement
- Feb 12, 1909: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) founded
Founded by Ida B Wells-Barnett, W.E.B Dubois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard, and William English Walling.
Originally known as the National Negro Committee
May 17, 1954: Brown v. Board of Education
Ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson. Major victory for civil rights attorney Thurgood Marshall
August 18, 1955: Murder of Emmett Till
December 1955- : Montgommery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks refuses to give her seat to a white woman, and sparks a boycott of the Montgomery Buses. They were boycotting the segregation of buses.
May 17, 1957: Prayer Pilgrimage of Freedom
Non-violent demonstration in front of the Lincoln Monument to commemorate the Brown v. Board of Education ruling 3 years earlier.
Sept. 3, 1957: Integration of Little Rock Central High School
9 African American students integrated the high school under the protection of the Arkansas National Guard.
- Sept. 9, 1957: Civil Rights Act of 1957
Allowed the federal government to punish anyone who hinder another citizen's right to vote.
Established the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department
First time since the reconstruction that the US Government took measures to protect the civil rights of the country.
1960: Sit-ins occur throughout the South in protest of discrimination
Summer 1961: Freedom rides
Students testing the compliance of the deep South of the anti-segregation rulings
Aug. 26, 1963: March on Washington
Largest and most defining event of the Civil Rights Movement.
Where MLK delivered his "I have a dream" speech.
Quarter million people attended.
Sept.16,1963: Birmingham Bombings (Sixteenth Street Baptist Church)
Considered the deadliest act of violence to take place during the Civil Rights Movement.
Propelled the Civil Rights Movement Forward instead of stalling it
Nov. 22, 1963: JFK Assassination
JFK shot while in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
Spring 1964: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) begin organizing
July 2, 1964: Civil Rights Act of 1964
Lyndon Johnson signed into law.
Outlawed all segregation
Banned discrimination for employers
Summer 1964: Freedom Summer
Hundreds of students from Northern universities went south in hopes to register black voters.
1964: MLK wins Nobel Peace Prize
Feb. 3, 1964: New York School Riot
450,000 Students (Mostly Black and Puerto Rican) refused to go to school to protest the de-facto segregation by the New York City public schools.
March 7, 1965: Selma to Montgomery March
- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) organizes a march from Selma to Montgomery to protest the resistance of black voter registrations
- April 4, 1965: MLK is assassinated
- Feb 12, 1965: Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike
Hundreds of Sanitation workers went on strike in Memphis, TN, to protest poor working conditions, higher wages, and recognition of their union, among other things.


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Do It In The Bathroom
Date: 11-Nov-14
Author: Ryan Collins
While most Australians are star recyclers in the kitchen, when it comes to the other rooms of the house their recycling skills tend to go to waste meaning recyclable items like aerosol cans and shampoo bottles are ending up in landfill.
The research presented in Planet Ark's Seven Secrets of Successful Recyclers shows that the kitchen is the recycling hotspot with around two thirds (62%) of Australian homes having a recycling bin or bag set up there. This drops to about one in three each for the garage and the home office (37% and 43% respectively) and one in four (23%) for the laundry. The bathroom with less than one in five (18%) houses having a recycling bin or bag is the lowest achiever.
About one fifth (21%) of Australian homes have a rubbish bin in each room but only 6% have a separate recycling bin in each room, despite an estimated three quarters of household waste being suitable for recycling. In many homes, this means the default option for disposing of our waste is to throw it in the general rubbish bin.
The results of this survey are broadly consistent with research done by Sustainability Victoria in Melbourne and with research conducted in the USA.
Interestingly, while the bathroom is the source of many products stored in recyclable packaging, such as deodorants, hair spray, shave cream, and air fresheners in aerosol cans, toilet paper rolls, and shampoos, conditioners and other products in plastic bottles, research consistently shows that the bathroom is the room least likely to have a recycling bin.
Get in on the secret
- Put a recycling bin or bag next to each garbage bin in the house.
- If there's not enough space for that, make sure you separate the recycling from the rubbish, either in the room you use it or at the recycling bin.


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Woohoo! I'm in Santorini!!!!!
I was at the themed entertainment park that was Santorini themed. Oh well, good enough for now.
|Admission Ticket.
If you are skillful enough you would be able to take some really nice shots there. Like me. #smirkcells
There was also a container store selling Miffy merchandise! So cute.
Some entertainment for young adults and also the young, at extra cost.
Tweety, how long have you not bathe ?
There's also a trick eye museum there too, I wasn't interested in it so we gave it a miss.
The weather was so hot we took refuge at a book store themed cafe to cool down. So damn poor thing please!