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Hello Refashion Co-op. This refashion project might seem out of season right now. My daughter found this amazing dress in the Spring. It is a pink floral masterpiece of 80's style.
Look at the dropped waist and huge baggy fit, with giant shoulders of course.
It has a sweet built in scarf too. My daughter thought this dress was awesome and it came home from the thrift store with us.
Her plan was to remove the top of the dress and save the skirt. She started this refashion but got busy with summer classes. It sat in the sewing pile all summer until I cleaned up recently and found it. I finished it for her even though it is too cold to wear it right now.
There is a simple elastic waistband at the top and the loose pleats were easy to work with and attach to the elastic. The elastic was white and quite unattractive. I covered it with this navy blue cotton lace. It wasn't really a need but it makes the skirt much cuter.
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Worth Knowing Namibia
GeneralNamibia has a surface area of 825'000km² and its Capital City is called Windhoek. At the 21th of March 1990 Namibia got the Independence from South Africa. Since then the political system is a Democracy with the SWAPO (South West African People's Organisation) as the leading party and their President Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba.
Population2.1 Million People live in Namibia. 15% of them in Windhoek and around 90% are Christian. There are in total 16 languages and dialects spoken by 13 ethnic cultures. English is the official language of Namibia, but Afrikaans and German are also widely spoken. The small Population of Namibia is extraordinary diverse in language and culture.
Native LanguagesOtjiwambo, Herero, Nama, Damara, Khoekhoe, Kwangali
Windhoek – the Capital CityWindhoek lies in the heart of Namibia. Since the Independence in 1990, tourism has boomed and Windhoek offers many world-class restaurants, coffee shops, guest houses, B&B's and hotels. With the two airports, Hosea Kutako International Airport and Eros Airport, it's a good starting point for every kind of tour/safari.
Neighbouring CountriesIn the north Angola, Zambia / In the south South Africa / In the east Botswana / Bordered in the west by the Atlantic Ocean
ClimateThe Country is in between the Namib Desert in the west and the Kalahari Desert in the East. It's one of the driest countries south of the Sahara. 70% of the country's rainfall occurs between December and March. Temperatures in summer (October – April) reach above 35°C. During winter (May – September) days are warm but nights are very cold, often below 0°C.
Flora and FaunaThe big 5: Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino.
Perennial Rivers: South; Orange River / North; Kunene, Okavango, Zambezi and Kwando
Ephemeral Rivers: Fish River, the Kuiseb, the Ugab and the Swakop Rivers
MoneyCurrency: The Namibian Dollar (N$) is fixed to the value of the South African Rand, which can also be used in Namibia but not the other way round. All major credit cards are accepted.
Tourism Levy: All accommodation establishments are obliged by law to charge a tourism levy of either 1% (all inclusive rate) or 2% (BED or B&B rate).


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You might not immediately associate zoos with weddings, but you should. You might even find the idea a little odd, but it's not. Trust me and keep reading.
The Brevard Zoo is one of my favorite places to officiate wedding ceremonies. It has a lot of advantages for couples who love the great outdoors, but are not terribly thrilled with the idea of leaving the weather to chance on their big day.
Finding a beautiful venue in a natural setting that does not require a Plan B for inclement weather can seem a daunting task. Does such a place even exist? When a bride recently asked for suggestions for a simultaneously indoor and outdoor wedding venue, I immediately thought of the zoo.
I am a huge fan of venues that contribute to wedding day flexibility rather than hamper it. The Nyami Nyami River Lodge at the Brevard Zoo combines the best of both worlds. Glorious natural vistas and amazing wildlife with air conditioned comfort.
The covered deck overlooks the Africa exhibit. If you time it right, curious giraffes will wander over to see what all the fuss is about. Don't be surprised if you have some long necked wedding crashers at your ceremony, provided it begins before their bed time.
After the ceremony, move from the shaded deck to the air conditioned lodge for a reception that can seat up to 200 guests. Less if you want space to dance the night away of course, but I would still consider it among the larger function halls in the area. The lodge has a huge caterer's kitchen and its own spacious restrooms.
We're in Florida folks, did I mentioned it is air conditioned?
The lodge decor is suitably neutral to accommodate a wide range of colors and themes. I have seen weddings that captured a charming rustic feel and weddings that blew me away with their elegance. It really is a very adaptable venue. While you can reserve the facilities for just the reception if your ceremony will be held elsewhere, you will miss out on the bird calls punctuating your vows.
I will admit to a little selfishness on my part. This is a venue that is virtually effortless for an officiant to navigate. It is easy to prevent the groom from seeing the bride in the dress before the ceremony, a cinch to line up the attendants for the processional, provides a great line of sight to coordinate cues with DJs and musicians, and has a private entrance to the zoo that enables the wedding party to escape for incredible portraits while the guests are ushered into the lodge. Yes, crowd control is often part of my job too.
I have always been pleased with the professionalism of the coordinators on staff at the event. The Zoo obviously wants to make the wedding day as close to perfect for their clients as is humanly possible.
Perhaps the best part of the experience is the ability to add neat little special touches to your wedding package. You can arrange for admission to the zoo, tickets for the train or kayaks, special animal encounters, and more.
For more information, you can email their Event and Wedding Planner at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (321) 254-9453 x 235. If you email, don't forget to include details such as your wedding date/time, and your contact information!
Photo Attributes
Above Left: Taken with my camera
Above Right: Cheryl Clermont, Space Coast Photographer
Bottom Three: Jana Martin Photography
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This was my first book illustration and formatting project. As such it was a lot of work and learning, but it also was a lot of fun!
I was given the manuscript and free reign as far as illustrations and pages were concerned. I wanted to give it a kid feel, so all of the illustrations are cartoonish. These are just a few of my original sketches.
It was the most exhilarating thing to see my first book in the flesh, so to speak.
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Keynote speaker Professor Timothy Bromage is without peer when it comes to his knowledge, understanding and ability to share that knowledge of human facial growth and development. You will never think the same way about human facial growth again. Professor Bromage's research into and understanding of this subject has given rise to many of today's exciting cutting-edge treatment concepts and modalities. Much more than educational this session will be professionally transformative.
In this session you will learn how to apply your newly acquired knowledge and understanding of Facial Growth. Understanding the mechanics and biology of facial growth is only the start, this session explains in detail how you can achieve stunning outcomes for your patients with the effective use of our specially developed appliances.
This is the technique that underpins the entire series, developed by our GOR senior lecturer Dr. Steve Galella ContolledArch is the simplest and most predictable straightwire orthodontic system there is. If you want faster treatment times and more predictable results, you need to learn ContolledArch.
Now you have learnt the basics of both the philosophy and the practical application of our growth appliances (session 2) and the ControlledArch technique (session 3). This session will take you through the application of that knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of class II malocclusions.
You will be taken through fixed Orthodontic biology and the use of the ControlledArch system. We review the 12 configurations of the Class II Malocclusion and Class I headform , MN uprighting and how it increase the MN length and establishes a Class I occlusion.
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gzt: The new cable/connector sounds like the most innovative feature. Paul, feel free to use that quote : ) lol.
What is the connector exactly and impact on docking anyone?
Something magsafe would be really nice but it doesn't sound anything like that.
Its smaller, goes in either way, and has more capability apparently, not sure what though. If the adapter is cheap, and has the same rear profile, that makes it suitable for existing dock accessories. Saves room and weight as does the nanoSIM


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How do I declare an ES major or minor?
Read about the Department of Environmental Studies and the undergraduate degree requirements at http://www.environment.as.nyu.edu/page/undergrad. In order to declare an ES Major or Minor, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DECLARE YOUR MAJOR OR MINOR HERE.
ES Advisers
Do only ENVST-UA courses count towards the major and minor?
The courses that will count towards your major will not necessarily show up as ENVST-UA courses. The list of courses that qualify towards your ES major
Once I declare my major, do I still have an academic adviser at the College Advising Center?
Once you have declared your major, you will receive primary advising and registration clearance from an adviser in your major department. However, your CAS adviser will continue to be a resource for you throughout your four years, and you may meet with him/her, or a walk-in adviser, to answer any general questions you have that do not relate directly to your major (such as CORE, degree progress, graduation, etc.).
Required Academic Achievement
To complete a major in environmental studies in the environmental values and society track, students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Receive a grade of C or better in the following three core courses (12 points):
• Environmental Systems Science (ENVST-UA 100)
• Environment and Society (ENVST-UA 101)
• Environmental Studies Capstone Seminar (ENVST-UA 900)
- Receive a grade of C or better in the following requirements:
• One "Methods of Inquiry" course (4 points)
• One "Governance" course (4 points) or from a fuller list including courses in other NYU schools and at NYU study away sites, available from the department
• Four 4-point elective courses (16 points), chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser. Internship in Environmental Studies (ENVST-UA 800) may count as one of the four electives
Courses satisfying the methods of inquiry, governance, and electives requirements can be found here.
I am an internal transfer/LSP student, how do I get started?
Contact your adviser early, declare your minor, and take ENVST-UA 100 and 101.
Do any ENVST courses fulfill CORE requirements?
Environmental Quantitative Methods (ENVST-UA 310) fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the Foundations of Scientific Inquiry component of the College Core Curriculum. View Quantitative Reasoning exceptions, subsitutions, and proficiency exams here. ENVST-UA 275, City Meets the Sea, fulfills the Life Science requirement in the Foundations of Scientific Inquiry component of the College Core Curriculum. View Life Science exceptions, subsitutions, and proficiency exams here.
Does the ES major fulfill CORE requirements?
Does the ES major fulfill any CORE requirements? The ES major fulfills the Societies and the Social Sciences component of the College Core Curriculum. View Societies and the Social Sciences exceptions, subsitutions, and proficiency exams here.
Can the Liberal Studies Program course on Environmental Science (ENSTU-UF 5005, Environmental Studies) count as a substitution for the core Environmental Systems Science course (ENVST-UA 100) or as an elective?
No. In some cases, it counts as an ES elective. Please contact your ES adviser and include the instructor's name for consideration.
Can the Natural Science I: Earth and Environment (CORE-UA 203) count as a substitution for the core Environmental Systems Science course (ENVST-UA 100)?
No. It counts as a 200-level science elective.
Does AP Environmental Science count towards the core Environmental Systems Science course (ENVST-UA 100) or any other ES Requirement?
How many transfer credits can I apply to the major or minor?
Any transfer courses to be applied toward major or minor requirements must be approved by the department and may not exceed one-half of the required coursework for the major or minor.
I am an external transfer student, how do I get transfer courses approved for academic credit?
Please send a complete syllabus to your ES adviser for initial approval.
Can a course count for Environmental Studies if it is also being used for another major/minor? (For example, can the Cities in a Global Context course count for both ES and Urban Design majors?)
The Department of Environmental Studies' policy for both the major and minor is that courses cannot satisfy more than one requirement.
How do I get
non-NYU & LSP courses approved for academic credit?
There are multiple stages in this process. First, the Department of Environmental Studies must approve the courses. Please send a complete syllabus to your ES adviser for initial approval. Second, you must complete a
If I wanted to enroll in a graduate-level course, is permission/access code needed?
Access to graduate-level courses is at the instructor's discretion. ES students are encouraged to take appropriate graduate-level environmental courses. Registration information is on the semester specific course pages.
How can I check on the status of my major, minors, CORE, and general requirements? What if my courses don't appear correctly in my Audit?
Please confirm your status in the major, your required minor/major, MAPs, and total points using the Degree Audit function in Albert once per semester. Email your advisor if there are any discrepancies, including the relevant course numbers, your N#, and the requirement in question. Doing so prevents problems with graduation, financial
What do I have to do in order to graduate?
Please consult the deadlines and apply for graduation at http://www.nyu.edu/registrar/graduation/. Review your Degree Audit via Albert, to ensure that you have completed all of your requirements. Please sign up in the appropriate department for the required minor/major.
How do I request a Degree Audit Report?
You can find instructions on how to request a Degree Audit Report via the Albert Student Center in this document.
Does Liberal Studies' Environmental Studies count as an ES class?
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | ENSTU-UF 101.002/003 taught by Professor Nagle counts as ENVST-UA 101, Environment and Society. For other versions, please send details to our advising alias.


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Consultants are also in the process of submitting a report on how to utilise 1.98 lakh acres of submerged land with ports.
India has 12 major ports that handle approximately 61 per cent of the country's total cargo traffic.
"We are in the process of coming out with a road map for utilisation of land with our major ports. Consultants have been appointed for this and a blueprint is likely shortly," Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Rajive Kumar told PTI.
"We have asked consultants to submit a report as to how to utilise 1.98 lakh acres of submerged land of ports also."
He said most of the submerged land is with Kandla Port and consultants have been asked whether it could be ultilised for salt recovery or any other venture.
In the past, the Kandla Port Trust allotted plots for the purpose of salt making on 'as is where is basis'.
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has evinced keen interest in a proposed cluster at the Kandla port and sought 450 acres for the same.
The retailer is ready to provide technological knowhow and expertise to the cluster and buy the entire finished product, Shipping and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said.
The road map for port land assumes significance, given a CAG report which observed that major ports had failed to utilise close to half of the total land under their possession.
"Land measuring 22,949.82 acres was identified for future activities by ports while 13,045.56 acres were yet to be earmarked for any future activity. Thus, 35,995.38 acres representing 46.63 per cent of total land under possession of the ports remained unutilised," the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) had said in its report last year.
According to the audit report on 'Land Management in Major Ports', out of the total land holding of 77,191.14 acres, title deeds were not available for 34,943.41 acres representing 45.27 per cent of the total land portfolio.
It has said 11 out of the 12 ports did not comply with the direction of preparing or revising land use plans, and as against information furnished by ports indicating encroachment of 273.98 acres, the audit flagged a total encroachment of 396.44 acres.
India has 12 major ports -- Kandla, Mumbai, JNPT, Marmugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Ennore, VO Chidambarnar, Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata (including Haldia).


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This book brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines to address critical perspectives on Chinese language social media, internationalizing the state of social media studies beyond the Anglophone paradigm. The collection focuses on the intersections between Chinese language social media and disability, celebrity, sexuality, interpersonal communication, charity, diaspora, public health, political activism and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The book is not only rich in its theoretical perspectives but also in its methodologies. Contributors use both qualitative and quantitative methods to study Chinese social media and its social–cultural–political implications, such as case studies, in-depth interviews, participatory observations, discourse analysis, content analysis and data mining.
Michael Keane
1. Chinese social media today
Mike Kent, Katie Ellis and Jian Xu
Part I: Chinese Social Media and the Public
2. Micro-philanthropy and new grassroots associations: Social media and the rights discourse in China.
Haiqing Yu
3.Social media and legitimization tactics of grassroots NGOs in China: A case study of Love Save Pneumoconiosis
Dianlin Huang
4. The "Making" of online celebrity – A case Study of Chinese rural same-sex male couple Anwei and Yebin
Tianyang Zhou and Lianrui Jia
5. Populist sentiments and digital ethos in the social media space: Revelations of Weibo celebrities in China
Zixue Tai, Xiaolong Liu and Jiang Liang
Part II: Chinese Social Media and (Re)Presentation
6. Framing food safety issues in China: The interplay of official discourse and civil discourse
Yang Wang
7. Face-work on social media: The presentation of self on Renren and Facebook
Xiaoli Tian
8. RenRen and social capital in contemporary China
Naziat Choudhury and David Holmes
Part III: Chinese Social Media and Disability
9. WeChat and the Voice Donor campaign: an example of 'doing good' on social media
Mike Kent, Katie Ellis, Joy Zhang, and He Zhang
10. Accessibility in China: a Peep at a Leopard through a tube
Yao Ding and G. Anthony Giannoumis
11. The Accessibility of Chinese Social Media Applications: A heuristic evaluation of WeChat app
Weiqin Chen, Way Kiat Bong and Nan Li
Part IV: Chinese Social Media in Greater China and Overseas
12. From (anti-mainland) sinophobia and shibboleths to mobilisation on a Taiwanese message board
Joshua Cader
13. The Chineseness of Chinese Internet companies
Gianluigi Negro
14. Chinese language social media overseas: Global expansion and influences on diasporic identity formation
Jiajie Lu
Part V: Chinese social media critique
15. Re-imagining Guangzhou on Sina Weibo - developing a geographic approach of Chinese social media
Wilfred Yang Wang
16. The decline of Sina Weibo: A technological, political and market analysis
Jonathan Benny and Jian Xu
This book series explores Asian culture and digital technologies in a socio-economic, cultural, and technological context. It focuses on not only the celebratory achievement of local popular culture through the analysis of media texts, but also the significance of social milieu in the development of local digital technologies. Books in this series emphasize the economic and industrial aspects of popular culture and digital culture to articulate the relationship between cultural industries, the global market, and government, acknowledging that digital technologies and culture are fundamentally altering the ways in which we communicate.


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The Jimmy Bellipanni Baseball Complex is the home of the Mississippi Delta Community College baseball team. In the recent past, the Bellipanni Complex has received numerous additions, with many more to come in the near future.
In fall 2018, the Trojans received a facelift behind the home plate area, as synthetic turf covered the entire grass collar area behind home plate.
Some of the other major facility updates that have occurred in the recent past include the following:
- Outfield playing surface being redone, as over 150 tons of sand were brought in
- New aluminum bleachers on the 3B side
- Installed turf on the bullpen mounds & home plate areas on the 3B & 1B sides
- Brought in a storage shed behind the 3B side
- Cut out the 1B & 3B base lines
- Re-painted the dugouts & railings and OF fence & decks in RF & LF
- Indoor hitting facility
The baseball locker room is housed in the J.T. Hall Coliseum and includes wooden lockers, flat screen television and ping pong table.
J.T. Hall Coliseum serves as the game & practice court for the MDCC Trojans and Lady Trojans basketball teams.
Hall Coliseum received a major facelift in 2010 and is currently undergoing a redo of the entire roof. The coliseum also serves as the hosting place for banquets, ceremonies, graduation services and the like.
The multi-purpose facility also houses locker rooms for all five MDCC sports, the athletic weight room and classrooms for Health, Physical Education & Recreation classes.
Jim Randall Stadium is the game field for the Mississippi Delta Community College Trojans football team. The namesake of the stadium is Jim Randall, the legendary football coach at then-Sunflower Junior College for 27 years, when he won three state championships and was later elected to the MDCC Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Randall Stadium features a recently-purchased scoreboard and a press box for visiting media and announcing crew. The field has served as the host for numerous junior college and high school games, including being the home of the 1993 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) championship team.
The Trojans also go about their day-to-day work on a practice field directly behind their locker room, which sits in the J.T. Hall Coliseum.
The Carl & Brenda Grubb Softball Complex serves as the home field for the Mississippi Delta Community College Lady Trojans softball program.
As part of recent renovations, the home and visiting teams now have dedicated turf bullpens, as well as freshly installed turf inside the batting cages on the 3B side, which houses the Lady Trojans. The program has also built a new custom batter's eye in center field and hung windscreens and pads on the outfield fence to continue to dress up & improve the Grubb complex.
Other projects include new dugouts on both the 1B and 3B sides, as well as installing a warning track in the outfield and refurbishing the current warning track down the foul lines and behind home plate. The program has also seen a renovation of the new backstop, custom landscaping around the field and the outfield grass being graded and sand capped.
The newly renovated MDCC softball locker room, which includes custom lockers, is housed in the J.T. Hall Coliseum.


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So there I was, last weekend, spurred on by Scotland's rugby success, thinking spring is here. Time to do some shrub pruning. I had finally got to the end of the apples and pears, and it was time to get my feet firmly back on terra firma. Now granted, there was a chill in the air, but the walls were starting to weave their magic, and it was really quite warm working in the south facing border. It'd been a couple of years since I'd thinned out the blackcurrants, so it had become a bit of a thicket; out came one-third of the shoots, allowing us to actually get to the currants when they fruit. I also lifted the canopies of a stately arching cotoneaster and our mulberry to allow the underplantings more light and moisture come the summer. They had also got a bit too near to the path and were at risk of poking the casual passer-by in the eye. The tree paeonies too had been practising their ninja skills, steadily encroaching on the grass path. Armed with my loppers, I was on a roll.
Until Wednesday afternoon, that is, when spring juddered to a halt and the snow returned. Again. The 'beast from the east' this time, though, and it certainly lived up to its name. No light dusting this time, but a continuous barrage of snow for the last 3 days. 10- 12 inches where there is no drifting, 2-3 feet where there is. We were cut off until yesterday afternoon when the kindly farm JCB appeared to dig us out.
Hence, I'm inside, doing this. I think the garden will be fine. Some of the hedges have taken on a slightly drunken aspect, their tops pressed down by a foot of snow, but they should spring back a bit when the snow melts. And if they don't, well, the bulges and undulations add to the charm. The greenhouse roof seems to have held up and the bulbs will doze, shrouded in the protective embrace of the white powder.
It's all very quiet and rather magical. A time to savour before spring starts up again next weekend. Maybe.


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text: Extrasensory, Jacaranda February 24, 2018— Andre Jolivet, Eric Tanguy, Olivier Messiaen, Betsy Jolas and Claude Debussy Midway through its 15th season, Jacaranda presented an updated interpretation of it's two season 2007-2009 celebration of the centenary works of Olivier Messiaen and the 20th century French music informed by and that paid homage to the great composer. Entitled Extrasensory, the concert began with works by younger composers who were students of or influenced by Messiaen; it ended with a seminal work by Claude Debussy, historically the starting point for the kind of impressionistic "sound painting" heard throughout the evening. Jacaranda's creative decisions—from the choice of composers and musicians … [Read more...]


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Has he changed or will the demons of his past overcome him?
Armstrong Cane (Rhames) served 15 years in prison for manslaughter. Towards the end of his sentence, Armstrong reforms and finds God in his life. Now, out of prison, he serves God as the Pastor of his community church.
As he works to rebuild the community he left behind, the ex con meets Norris (Murphy) and recognizes a young man headed down the wrong path. Lured into the depths of drugs and violence by local dealer Blaze (McDermott), the troubled teen is pulled in opposite directions.
While battling to keep on the right path, Cane fights to save Norris from a life of drugs and violence, but the ultimate question remains: Can people really change, or will the demons of their past overcome them?


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Are You Stuck In Your Home Because Of Negative Equity
After many years of saving up for a down payment, you may now be in a position to buy a new house. Before you can do that, there are some things that you need to be aware of when figuring out what you can qualify for, such as negative equity or the decline in the supply of inventory. According to Steve Cook, managing editor of Real Estate Economy Watch, the year began with inventories only 2% above where they were a year ago. To help determine whether or not 2014 is a good time for you to sell your home, you should always contact a local real estate professional to assist you. Additionally, your equity and your credit scores affect what you qualify for when it comes to a mortgage.
First, it is crucial that you understand the meaning of what negative equity is before any action can be taken. According to Investopedia.com, negative equity is when the value of an asset falls below the outstanding balance on the loan used to purchase that asset. Being in negative equity may have some consequences attached; however, it is never too late to fix the problem and move forward from it. A real estate professional is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of their business and it is their job to assist you with any kind of issue that you may be faced with, including your equity. Agents are valuable resources that can provide you with the most accurate information about how to correct the problems and take the proper action. If you are unsure if the equity of your current home is negative, a Home Equity Calculator could be useful, providing you with the exact value of your home and where you need to go from there.
One of the best ways you can reduce your new monthly mortgage is to improve your credit score before the process actually begins. In addition to paying your bills on time, be sure to reduce your debts (especially those with high-interest rates) and keep unused lines of credit open. All of these strategies can improve your score and allow you to qualify for the best mortgage interest rates available. You can check your credit score on a site like AnnualCreditReport.com a few times a year to keep track of any areas of concern or improvements.
Making the decision to move to a new home and figuring out how to sell your current one can be a challenge. The good news is that you do not have to go through the process alone. There are plenty of real estate agents that are patiently waiting for your call. For additional questions, comments, or concerns, connect with Don Roth at 717-579-2879 or email email@example.com
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Small passage of hirundines with swallows to the fore. A solitary Blackcap and a Willow Warbler were in the hedgerows with at least 4 Common Whitethroat. Highlight was a late Swift over the church.
Leps: Whites everywhere, a few Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Small Tortoiseshell and singles of Painted Lady, Clouded Yellow, Holly Blue & Magpie Moth. A Migrant Hawker of note.


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I tried this new recipe last night and we REALLY enjoyed it! It made plenty for leftovers as well!
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta
Makes 4 Servings (from Nestle Cookbook)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red or green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium red or green pepper, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 oz raw small shrimp (I used the frozen ones from the bag)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives (I used kalamata)
1 package (9 oz) Buitoni Refrigerated Linguine (My store doesn't sell this so I just used regular boxed pasta)
1 container (7 oz) Buitoni Refridgerated Pesto with Sun Dried Tomatoes (again, my store didn't have this so I used sun dried tomato pesto I found in a jar in the sauce aisle)
1/4 cup (1 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon capers
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add bell pepper and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and wine; cook until shrimp are pink. Stir in olives
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Lightly warm pesto; toss pasta with pesto in medium bowl. Serve topped with shrimp mixture. Sprinke with cheese and capers.
Estimated Times
Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 10 mins


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Thanks to being such a night owl, I was lucky enough to snag The Bizarre Teenage Love Triangle collection from Nostalgic Nail Lacquer! The collection features three gorgeous milky pastel glitters, adorably named Andie, Blane, and Duckie. I love them so much I had to try one out immediately!
Since they are all fairly milky, I started with one coat of OPI Planks a Lot.
Next, I applied three coats of Blane - which actually worked really well because the formula is awesome!!! It goes on evenly, it doesn't streak, the glitter doesn't get stuck on the brush or pulled to the tip of your nails during application! I really cannot sing it's praises enough. I'm hooked!
Here is a macro of this awesome polish! I love how the glitters look within the layers!!! It gives is such great depth!!!
If you haven't tried any of the Nostalgic Nail Lacquers yet, I highly suggest you keep an eye on her Etsy store for her next re-stock! They're absolutely wonderful!
I started to come up with some nail art to use in this mani, but then I realized ... it doesn't need it! So I finished it off with a coat of Cult Nails Wicked Fast, and then I smiled. Happy Painting ladies!!!
Colors: OPI Planks a Lot, Nostalgic Nail Lacquer Blane


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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered summary judgment against Thomson Reuters this week in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by FaceTime Communications in May.
The dispute centered around FaceTime instant-messaging compliance technology that Reuters had licensed since 2006 to use in its Reuters Messaging Service. Reuters' financial customers use the service and the compliance tech to help them meet regulatory requirements that messages about financial transactions be logged, archived and easily retrievable.
According to E-Commerce Times, the license expired on Jan. 31, but Reuters had the option to buy a perpetual license for $150,000 if the payment were made before that date. Reuters missed the deadline and attempted to exercise the option later. Needless to say, the companies' attempts to renegotiate the contract were unsuccessful.
Reuters argued in court that losing the FaceTime technology would disrupt its business and cripple the compliance efforts of its customers, and that it would take months to develop or acquire a replacement. But the judge didn't buy it. In fact, Santa Clara (Calif.) University School of Law professor Eric Goldman notes the judge called it "an open-and-shut case." The court found that the grace period written into the contract expires July 31, and then ruled that Reuters would not have the right to use FaceTime's technology beyond that.
Interestingly enough, despite its earlier argument, Reuters has apparently already made the switch. InformationWeek reported the company announced Wednesday that the technology had been replaced.


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HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Salisbury University men's basketball team erupted in the second half to earn a 69-43 victory over Capital Athletic Conference-foe Penn State University-Harrisburg on the road on Sunday afternoon.
The Lions found the basket first, taking a 2-0 lead with a pair of free throws, but junior Wyatt Smith answered with a layup on the Gulls' first possession on an assist from senior Conor Strickland to tie the game.
After another layup from Smith on an offensive-rebound put back plus a free throw on a foul, sophomore Justin Witmer drove right for a layup to give SU a 7-4 lead three minutes into the first half.
PSU took control over the next 12 minutes of the half, using a 13-5 run to take a 17-12 lead with just over five minutes left in the half; however, junior Rocky Harris drained a three from the right corner to get the Gulls back to within two and spark a 15-9 run that allowed the Gulls to take the lead before the break.
Junior Adrien Straughn followed with a three from the left wing to put SU back in the lead for the first time since the 16:58 mark, 18-17.
The Lions regained the lead 23-20 with 1:56 left before halftime, but another Witmer layup, followed by a second long-range shot from Harris flipped the score again. Witmer added another bucket, allowing SU to take a 27-26 lead into halftime.
At the break, Smith led the team with nine points, while SU led the rebounding margin 15-11 and was shooting over 43 percent from the floor.
Witmer opened the second period with a three, his first of the game, to push SU's lead to four, and two Smith layups helped the Gulls keep the lead and increase it to six, 36-30.
Over the next 6:11 of play, Salisbury's offense would catch fire, opening up a 15-1 run to take a commanding 22-point lead. Witmer hit a layup to start the stretch, as he netted 10 points in the span; he finished the night with a game-high 23 points.
After a Witmer foul shot, junior Kyle Savercool and Witmer hit back-to-back threes to push the advantage to 45-31. A dunk from junior Jacoy Gillum and layups from Savercool and Witmer capped the run to give the Gulls a 53-31 lead with 8:36 to go.
The Lions would get as close as 15 the rest of the way, but Salisbury continued to hold its lead and built it to as large as 29 after a free throw from freshman Jordan Brooks. Salisbury came to life in the second half, scoring 42 points, while the SU defense clamped down and held PSU to only 17 in the frame; SU shot 66.7 percent from the floor and 44.4 percent from three in the half.
Two other Gulls hit double figures, as Smith netted 13 and Harris scored 11; Smith also pulled down a team-high eight rebounds, while Strickland and Witmer tied for a team-best three assists.
Salisbury returns home for its next contest, welcoming St. Mary's College of Maryland on Wednesday, January 27 for a CAC clash. The Sea Gulls will look to avenge an earlier-season loss to St. Mary's with a 7:30 p.m., tip.


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Tailor's Ham Tutorial at Serger Pepper Blog
"One of the things that I found more rewarding to sew, is to create (other than the most common clothes/curtains etc.) Sewing Supplies (as Pressing Tools) and a whole bunch of everyday objects that almost everyone usually buys. In this two-parts-post I want to challenge me in the production of two objects that I don't know how they are called in Italian (and here I ask you to help me, my dear followers!) AND that, until not long ago, I had never even knew they existed: the Tailor's ham and the Sleeve (Sausage) Roll".... Read more


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The fresh and modern Bar Café serves drinks around the clock, along with classic hot dishes and snacks in the evening for a great price - you can even take it to your room if you like. Roll down here in the mornings and purchase the breakfast buffet; choose from healthy cereal, fruit and pastries, as well as the full fry-up to blow away that hangover.
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College Admission Essays are a Great Opportunity to Impress the Admission Committee
The chance to write the college admission essays is a great opportunity the students will receive to impress the selectors. They can present their best face to the members of the admission committees by writing a great essay that showcase the qualities that are recognized and admired by the particular college. When the applications are sent to the college, most students have met the qualifying requirements. Due to the competitiveness of admission to colleges, colleges will have to reject a large number of applicants. Some prestigious colleges accept only ten to fifteen percent of the applicants. Students can improve their chances by writing an essay that impresses the committee.
Learn how to write a winning Essay
As the application essay can make a great influence on the selection process, students should exert their best possible effort, to produce an essay that can win the selection committee in their favor. They will have to select their topics so that the topic helps them make a good impression of their suitability. While some colleges allow a lot of freedom to students in selecting their application essay topics, many colleges give a list of essay questions for students to choose from. The application essay be personal and should be written by the applicant. However, the applicants can buy custom essay online and use it as a custom written example.
Suitable Topics for the Admission Essay
Main purpose of the college admission essays is to convince the selection committee to accept your application. Some unthinking students select unsuitable subjects for their essays that lead to the rejection of their applications. Learn about the topics that are unsuitable for writing application essays, and avoid them. Following are some unsuitable essay topics.
• Overly controversial topics
• Topics that are too personal to be discussed
• Your experiences with drug use or alcohol usage
• Your confrontations with teachers or parents
• How you faced a court trial against you
• Being a single parent at sixteen
Use your common sense to judge what can be inappropriate and disadvantageous for you.
Produce a Readable Essay that Strikes the Interest
Selection committees have to read heaps of essays sent by the applicants. They get bored by reading same type of essays, same stories, same arguments and same words. In your essay, use language that does not bore the reader. You may use light humor, but take caution as to not be a comedian. Do not write an essay in the words that are used for writing research papers. Also avoid technical jargon. The need is to get the attention of the reader and keep it till the end of the essay by making it interesting. Make a not to be subtle and avoid bragging about your skills, achievements and qualities. Instead, write in a way that makes the selector want to have you in their student body.
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In which John Wayne and Norman Wisdom portray Jesus' father, Mr Gibbs' military experiences influence Alvin's ethics and how some rolling stones flattened his infatuation with some black and white beatles...
species of character defect compels an individual to pursue a vocation entailing appearing on a public stage before large groups of people for the purposes of obtaining approval, while being painfully aware of the real possibility of receiving indifference or derision instead? Whatever this category of emotional dysfunction is clinically termed, I confess that I was stricken with a virulent strain of it from a fairly early age.
At Infant School, aged five, I managed to finesse my form teacher into awarding me the top male role in the Christmas nativity play. Despite the satisfaction of thrashing the competition to play Joseph, my developing Messiah Complex would rather I'd been the baby Jesus, although I quickly realised there were no lines in it and so diligently set about basing the saviour's father on a bizarre hybrid of John Wayne and Norman Wisdom.
The confused audience were not quite ready for a major biblical figure wearing toy six-guns in holsters (I snuck these on just before taking to the stage knowing full well that my teacher would not have approved), and having made this statement of intent set about taking every opportunity to upstage the other young actors by making pratfalls or intentionally knocking over bits of scenery during whatever precious moments in the spotlight the script had gifted them. I remember the audible gasps from the rows of seated parents when, after the inn keeper had maliciously refused bed and board for the night for the missus and me, I hollered in my best Texan cowboy accent "Whatt doo you meann there's noo room at the inn?", while ominously reaching for my handguns.
It was certainly an eccentric performance, but despite the uncomfortable inquest that ensued post-show after I'd pistol whipped one of the three wise men for having offered something called frankincense to my infant son rather than precious jewels or an Action Man or, at the very least, a festive Cadbury's chocolate selection box, I have to report that I really loved it. I loved the dressing up, the being someone else for a while. But mostly I loved being on stage in front of an audience as an object of their gaze and attention.
Strangely enough I wasn't asked to appear in any Infant School productions again. This did not faze me though, as upon discovering that I was a fairly competent football player I exchanged being in the limelight on a theatrical stage for the physical drama to be found on a soccer pitch. This brand of performance continued to pander to my Attention Deficit Disorder for a number of years until a certain televisional music moment destroyed all notions of a professional footy career and redirected me back onto the boards…
But I'm getting ahead of myself here. In the interests of structural cohesion I think it might be beneficial to share a few more basic facts and occurrences with you regarding my early years before we progress on to that touched-upon experience, which was to entirely alter the direction of the arc of my life.
I was born in the late 1950s in the London Borough of Croydon, at Mayday Hospital to be precise. My father is English, my mother Portuguese, a marital merger which has given me a more European perspective of life. My first memories are of the small council flat where I spent my early years in a pretty rough part of southern England called New Addington. My mother tells me that a much older kid attempted to kill me by hurling a brick at my skull as I kicked a ball around on the green attached to our block of flats when I was aged four.
Apparently I only just managed to escape extinction by tilting my head to one side at the last second, which saw the would-be murder weapon glance off my shoulder and drop harmlessly to earth. There was lot of this kind of thing going on in New Addington then. Murderous little bastards, proto Phil Mitchell and Nick Cotton types, who were the offspring of the hundreds of East Enders who had been re-housed there after their homes had been destroyed by Hitler's Luftwaffe during the war.
By that time my mother had given up on the ambition which had brought her to England, a career in nursing, and instead worked the till and beer pumps at the local pub and took whatever other odd jobs were available for whatever money was on offer. My father had served his national service in Aden and other parts of the Middle East as a medic in the Royal Army Medical Corp, and then re-enlisted in the Parachute Regiment. I can distinctly recall the day he went away to parachute onto one of the mournful tracts of land that then separated East and West Germany during the Cuba Crisis in 1962. With the rest of his battalion, he was expected to deal with the waves of Soviet tanks that were amassing in front of them with just the handful of grenades and the Sten Guns they had dropped to earth with, if Khrushchev refused to turn the missile carriers around and the cold war turned liquefying hot.
Just before meeting my mother he had also been actively involved in another celebrated political/military crisis. The Suez Crisis saw a combined operation between British and French forces to retake the Suez Canal after Egyptian premier Nasser had nationalised and taken possession of this strategically and economically important stretch of water. My father's battalion parachuted into Port Said where they hooked up with the French Foreign Legion after fighting off the Egyptian commandoes who'd awaited their descent and offered formidable resistance. This was a port, and ports have lots of bars, and there's nothing more attractive to fear-thirsty, adrenaline-charged soldiers than a bar to commandeer and call HQ. This is what my father did. With a dozen or so other paratroopers he set about getting into some decent drinking while trying to figure what was the best way to take out the Egyptian driven T-34 tank that had appeared at the end of the street.
As they drank and considered their options, four French legionnaires arrived with two civilian captives. They said they had found weapons concealed in their clothes and wanted to interrogate them. After tying them to bar chairs they started to rough them about a bit while asking questions in English. My father tolerated this treatment while only slaps and threats were being employed, but when one of the legionnaires unscrewed the Jerry can of petrol he was carrying and decanted it over the two terrified men, then lit a match, my father's forbearance dissolved and he cocked and levelled his Sten Gun at the interrogators. "I'll fucking kill you lot if that match goes anywhere near those men", he warned. The would-be cremator protested: "But these men are cowardly Arab soldiers in civilian clothes. They are fucking Arab spies and we are on the same side, are we not?"
"I don't care if we are supposed to be on the same side", my father retorted, "I'm not about to watch you arseholes set fire to human beings".
My father's men (he was their corporal and happened to be the ranking officer in the bar) also cocked and pointed the business ends of their weapons at the bewildered legionnaires who, having received the message, hastily untied the Egyptians and let them go.
That is my favourite account from the many tales my father tells of his time with the Paras. I like it because it is not about killing, it's about saving lives. And it reveals something of the essential British sense of right and wrong that prevailed in his generation and which I like to believe still resides in character of the majority of British people today.
…Oh, and just as way of a postscript, my father eventually staggered out of that bar with another intoxicated paratrooper to fire an armour piercing rocket from a shoulder launcher into the turret of that T-34 tank. It instantly destroyed that infernal machine and its unfortunate occupants in a terrible eruption of heat and smoke. Considering his inebriated state he still deems it some kind of miracle that he was capable of firing the weapon at all, let alone hitting his target first time. It's a sobering thought that, if the rocket had erred, both he and his comrade would have been mown down by the tank's machine gun before they could reload and I, dear reader, would have never been born.
When my two sisters eventually made their consecutive entrances onto the stage of Planet Earth, money had become, as the song goes, too tight to mention, and my father was economically forced to exchange jumping out of airplanes and the ways of a soldier for driving a delivery lorry for a paper manufacturer. Despite not having much in the way of material things my parents' care and emotional support for my sisters and I meant we were content to get by on very little and when my father turned up after work one Friday night with a small, second-hand black and white television we were ecstatic.
The 1960s were starting to swing and that diminutive, monochrome TV set became a holy portal by which to discover what was going on in the wider world. And what seemed to be going on principally at that time was the rise of pop culture and the emergence of a new breed of working-class men and women who were challenging the status quo and breaking into film, television, fashion, music, photography, journalism and numerous other professions that had previously been the protected realms of the upper and middle classes.
I saw the Beatles perform on a well regarded variety show called 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium', and instantly took to their music and the noire tight-fitted suits and longish hair they collectively sported.
Below: The Beatles perform 'Twist & Shout' (Live At The Royal Variety Performance, 1963)
When a programme devoted entirely to the rising new-generation of pop groups 'Ready, Steady, Go!' became family viewing I immediately changed my allegiance from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones after catching them miming to the slide-heavy, atmospheric blues 'Little Red Rooster'. The Stones didn't wear identical suits. Their hair was considerably more unkempt, their clothes dishevelled, their general demeanour intimidating and irreverent.
Below: The Rolling Stones perform 'Little Red Rooster' on Ready, Steady, Go! in 1964 (plus interview)
Even at the youthful age of seven I was starting to be attracted to a specific type of music and performance that had a whiff of menace and rebelliousness about it.
I had unknowingly taken my first tentative but perceptible steps on the long march that would lead to my embrace of the attitudes and sounds that you and I collectively call Punk Rock.
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Alvin discovering the pleasures of wine, women (but not yet) song, as well as the joys of Selhurst Park...
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Hi everyone. It has been a while since I've posted an update about what I've been up to. A lot of big decisions and changes have been made. I decided in April to take some time away from skating. Many factors played a role in this decision but overall my goal is to focus on school and figure out who I am outside of the sport. I still skate weekly because my love for the sport will never fade. Now that I have a lot of extra time on my hands I began coaching figure skating more often. I have four students that I coach weekly and I substitute for other coaches when needed. Additionally, I have choreographed five programs. I have found choreography to be one of my passions and an area that I would like to continue to pursue.
When I'm not at the rink I'm studying. I have a year left of my undergraduate education at Michigan State University. I live walking distance from campus and love being a "normal college student." I am studying psychology to become a sport psychologist. I am taking nine credits this summer and a full class load in the fall and spring to fulfill my requirements to graduate spring 2020. I plan to go to graduate school so I am also studying for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). I will take the GRE at the end of this summer and apply to graduate schools in the fall.
I am unsure whether or not I will begin training again or compete. It is not completely out of question but for right now, taking a break is the right decision. I miss training and competing but pursuing my education and career has taken priority. Thanks for always rooting for me, I'm excited to see what comes next.
Counting down to Detroit
I just finished up Midwestern Sectional Championships. I had a rough short program making mistakes on all three of my jumping passes. I was in 6th place heading into the free program. I skated a decent free program with two mistakes and moved up to 4th place which qualified me for the U.S. Championships. The Championships will be in Detroit, which is only about an hour away from my hometown, so I am thrilled to have the opportunity to compete. I am so thankful for all that I learned during the week of competition and look forward to training hard.
I also want to give a quick update about everything else in my world. I am currently taking 12 credits at Michigan State University for my sports psychology major. Juggling a full class load, training, and coaching has kept me very busy this fall. I also live on campus with two of my best friends. Not only does this put me walking distance from my classes, but I also live less than five minutes from my rink. I recently adopted a kitten from the animal shelter. His name is Peanut and I am so in love. He loves to cuddle, but most of the time is full of energy and is running around my house.
I am working hard on my preparation for U.S. Championships. I plan to continue developing my programs and improve my interpretation. My short music is "La Rosa" by Vale Tango. I choreographed the program myself and I am excited for you all to see it. My free music is "Rain, in Your Black Eyes" by Ezio Bosso. Daniil Barantsev choreographed the free program. I can't wait to skate at U.S. Championships in my home state of Michigan this January. The hard work continues daily as I count down the days until competition.
Surgery, New Programs, and Summer Plans
I am so excited to finally be back on the ice! I am getting strong again after a long Spring of healing. After nationals, I had an MRI on my injured groin that didn't show any serious problems. So, I took two months off to try and heal my injury that I had been battling since last July. Unfortunately, after two months of staying off the ice, doing physical therapy, and being treated with Prolotherapy, my groin and abdomen still hurt. After extensive consultation with my doctor, we decided that sports hernia surgery was the only option. During my surgery in April, my doctor found micro tears and inflammation throughout my abdominals. He sutured a mesh pad into my abdomen to provide my muscles healing opportunity. My surgery was very successful but I was in a lot of pain for a few weeks. I wasn't allowed or able to use my abs for any movement, so sitting up and laying down was a huge struggle. I spent two weeks on bed rest and then started physical therapy. It has now been six weeks since my surgery and I am happy to report I have my programs choreographed and I have begun jumpingJ My body is starting to feel strong again and most importantly, I am not in pain!
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Dallas, Texas and then Colorado Springs, Colorado to have my programs choreographed. Daniil Barantsev choreographed my short program to music called Torn by Nathan Lanier. I have been using Daniil as my choreographer since I was thirteen and it was great to work with him again. Visiting Daniil only four weeks after surgery was tough. Together we worked hard, to the point of exhaustion and very sore legs, but I was so thrilled to be back on the ice working toward next season. After a few tiring days with Daniil, I went straight to Colorado Springs to work with Tom Dickson. Tom choreographed my new long program to a compilation of songs from The Hunger Games. The program is fierce with triumph and joy also incorporated. I went from only skating 30 minutes a day after surgery to choreographing for 5 hours a day. The sore legs and lungs were well worth it because I love both of my programs. I look forward to continuing to develop the choreography and adding jumps.
Skate Detroit is my first competition planned for this season. I am already excited to debut my new programs but I have a lot of work to do until then. My aunt/coach, Kirsten Miller-Zisholz, has been working with me 1-2 hours a day in Michigan to help me get back to basics and gain my strength back. Once I am fully recovered, I plan to go back to California to train with Tammy Gambill. Unfortunately, I have not done triples since January because of my injury but my body is almost ready to get back to it. As an athlete, I want to train hard and jump triples now, but I realize that I have to build back slowly in order to prevent another injury. The wait is killing me but I am trying to enjoy the process and continue to learn along the way. Catch me at Skate Detroit strong again!
Thanks to all of you for your continued support! See you at the rink!!
November Events
Is it just me or has November flown by? I had a very busy month which included the 2017 Midwestern Sectional Championships, Thanksgiving, a new show program, and new skates.
Early this month I competed at Midwestern Championships. They were held in Colorado Springs at the World Arena. I always love visiting Colorado because of the beautiful mountains and scenery. I had time to enjoy being outside because the weather was exceptionally nice for this time of year and most of my practices weren't until the evening. Most mornings, I walked around a nearby pond to wake up my legs along with enjoy the mountain view and fresh air. I competed on Friday and Saturday and was happy with my performances. My secondary coach and aunt, Kirsten Miller-Zisholz, put me on the ice. I placed 2nd therefore qualifying for the 2017 US National Championships. With battling a groin pull throughout this year, I have had to be conscious of pain level and how much training I can do. Luckily my groin is getting better and I hope it will be back to 100% by the Championships.
Post Midwestern Championships I went home for Thanksgiving. I love returning to Michigan to see my family and friends. On Thanksgiving my family and I have TWO dinners, one with each side of my family. We go to my grandmother's house in the early afternoon and my aunt's house in the evening. By the end of the day we were stuffed.
While I was home for Thanksgiving I created a new show program. The music is "Hallelujah" by Pentatonix. This show program is for two Christmas shows I am thrilled to be performing in. On December 10th, I am performing in "Christmas Odyssey On Ice" in San Diego [link to show info]. On December 17th, I am performing in "Celebrate The Holidays On Ice" which will be in Santa Barbara [link to a show poster on Facebook] (Ice in Paradise rink in Goleta). If you are in the area, come out to see these exciting shows.
As if I was not busy enough, I just started to break in a new pair of skates. I wear Graf boots with Matrix blades, and my new skates are perfect. I love breaking in new skates if there are no blisters involved. I am back in training mode and excited for the upcoming months. Shows, Christmas in Michigan, then US Championships!
Eastern Great Lakes Regionals
I'm back in Cali after a busy and fun week in East Lansing, Michigan for Regionals. I had a great week filled with friends, family, and of course lots of time spent at the rink. East Lansing is my hometown and competing surrounded by familiar faces made this competition very special. I also spent the week working with my long time coach, Kirsten, which was a lot of fun. I am happy with how well my programs were received by the judges and fans. I chose to do more simple technical programs than usual since I have only been back training jumps for a short time. I was happy to get regionals under my belt after battling a groin injury for the past couple months. I pulled my groin mid-July and was off the ice for 6 weeks. Now that my groin is feeling better, I am excited to start training at full steam. My younger sisters, Braedyn (Novice) and Giselle (Intermediate), also competed. They both made final rounds and it was fun to be able to watch them skate and cheer them on. I haven't seen them skate in few months and I was able to see how much they have improved. Now, I am back to training with my new team of coaches, Tammy Gambill and Vincent Restencourt, and training mates. I'm ready for some hard work!
Summer Changes
Just wanted to update everyone on my summer. I am recovering from a slight injury that I got before Glacier Falls. During this time off, I have been able to reflect on my past year in California. It has been wonderful training with Ashley, Adam and Nathan. I am also appreciative of what I learned from Rafael Arutyunyan and his team of coaches. However, after doing some soul searching to figure out the best plan for me moving forward, I have decided to switch my head coach to Tammy Gambill. I look forward to this opportunity and am so happy to be back on the ice.
Training Programs Again
Off-season is officially over. I had a great couple of months working on technique and consistency with my coach Rafael Arutyunyan. I also visited my home in Michigan for a week and went on vacation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with my family. Having a couple months to condition and refocus for this season was great, but I'm back to training programs and adding the jumps I've been working on to my programs.
I decided to keep my short program from last season which is 'Arabesque' by Benise. My new long program is choreographed by Nadia Kanaeva, and I am in love with it. The music is a combination of three songs by Havasi: 'Spring Wind', 'The Unbending Chinese Tree', and 'Ad Martem'. The style of the program is different from anything I have done in the past. Nadia made the choreography very challenging. I only fell a couple times while first working on it; Nadia enjoyed laughing at me. I hope that I can do the choreography as well as she envisions.
My first scheduled competition is Glacier Falls in late July. It will be the first time I compete there, and I will debut my new long. I am very excited for this season to start. In the meantime I'll be training hard with my mind set on my future goals.
My family and I in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. My sisters (from left to right) are Giselle, Neysa, and Braedyn. Neysa is seventeen and Braedyn and Giselle are fifteen.
I'm thrilled to be keeping this short program for the 2016-17 season.
US Championships Recap
Hello Everyone,
Last time I posted I was 16 days from competing at the 2016 US Championships. I wanted to check in with you guys and recap my experience.
This year championships were in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was freezing but luckily the rink and hotel were connected by skywalks. The skywalks went from building to building all over the city. I got lost in them a couple times but it was better than walking outside in subzero temperatures.
I got to Saint Paul on Tuesday, had a day to practice on Wednesday, and competed on Thursday and Saturday. Thursday was the short program. I drew to skate 22nd out of 22 girls so I competed at almost 11 pm. A pregame nap was necessary that day. I skated a pretty good short. My triple-triple combination was under rotated but my other jumps and spins were well done. I was in 9th going into the long.
Saturday night was the long program competition. I was thrilled with my performance. I felt that I was able to show the judges and crowd my joy for the sport and what I had been working very hard on all year. Moving away from home and training under Rafael has been a big challenge. I spent all year trying to adjust to the changes in technique. At nationals I finally felt like I was owning the technique instead of questioning it. I ended up placing 7th which is my highest placement at nationals thus far.
Now I am back in California training. Rafael has a plan for me and is working my butt off every day. I am excited for another season filled with hard work and improvements.
Thanks for following!
My Season Thus Far
Hi everyone! I haven't blogged in a long time and I want to update you with what I have been up to. It has been quite a season thus far. In June I made a big decision to move to California to work with Rafael Arutyunyan. I spent all summer working hard and settling in with new coaching and techniques. I have enjoyed living in the Los Angeles area except the daily traffic I have to sit in. When I wasn't busy skating I visited a lot of beaches including Huntington, Santa Monica, and Newport. I even tried surfing which did not work out well.
In August, I attended my first Champs Camp in Colorado Springs! It was an amazing experience. During the camp we stayed at the Olympic Training Center and skated at the Broadmoor World Arena. I got to know some of Team USA's skaters better and recieved great feedback throughout the camp.
In October and November, I attended three international competitions. I went to Espoo, Finland for the Finlandia Trophy in October. Finland was beautiful and the crowd during the event was outstanding. They clapped along to my short program multiple times and cheered very loud. It was a great feeling to have the crowd behind me.
I was honored to represent Team USA at two Grand Prixs this year. I went to Beijing, China and Moscow, Russia. I did not skate to my full potential at either competition but I did make small personal victories. To skate against the top skaters in the world was an amazing experience. I learned a lot throughout my international events this year especially with it being my first year on the Grand Prix circuit.
I was able to sightsee a small amount in China and Russia. In Beijing, we went to see the Great Wall of China. It was simply breathtaking and pictures don't do it justice. We walked about a mile along the wall and climbed up over 600 stairs (which I counted). If you are ever in China, the Great Wall is a must see.
In Moscow we visited the Kremlin. It is a complex for the government of the Russian Federation and overlooks the Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and Moskva River. I went with Polina Edmunds and some of her relatives from Moscow. They were able to tell us history about the Kremlin and show us around. Walking around in the historic area was incredible.
Currently, I am working hard to gear up for the US Championships. I am making progress everyday and getting excited. I am in Colorado Springs training and focusing on consistency. I have a countdown until Nationals going: only 16 days until the short program. Check back soon for another blog!
My 2015 Finlandia Trophy blog
I blogged my experience at my first international of the season, Finlandia Trophy in Espoo, Finland, October 8-11, 2015. Here is the link to my blog as published on Icenetwork.com.


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