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Getting married in a private home can be an attractive option whether the couples is on a budget or has unlimited resources. They may want to be married in the home in which one of them grew up, the first house they bought together, the cousin's house where they met on a blind date, or the friend's house with the gorgeous backyard on the river.
While it can be a cost effective way to have a gorgeous wedding, you are pretty much on your own unless you hire a professional to handle all of the details for you. Some people opt for home weddings because they want to minimize the stress of wedding planning only to find they have taken on much more work than they anticipated.
I do recommend hiring wedding professionals as they can be worth their cost in stress-relief alone. Private homes are not designed to be event venues and wedding professionals can use their experience and expertise to make the appropriate adaptions to convert the home into a suitable spot for a wedding.
Couples on a tight budget may not have that luxury, so I can offer a bit of advance for those going the Do-It-Yourself route. I'll start with general advice and get a little more specific in Parts 2 and 3.
First of all, I have never officiated a home wedding that started on time. They all start late, often significantly so! This is the one exception I think is appropriate when conveying a "false time" on a wedding invitation. If the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. tell the guests "the festivities" begin at 1:30. Even when sending formal invitations, guests are much more casual about arriving on time for a home wedding.
The typical pre-ceremony chaos also seems to be somehow magically magnified at a private home. Getting people organized and ready to begin is just flat out more difficult at home than at a church, hotel, or country club. The phrase "herding cats" springs to mind.
Since private homes are not designed as event spaces, you will need to make some accommodations to transform a house into a wedding venue. Renting extra seating, a tent, and/or outdoor space heaters or fans depending upon the weather might be a good idea.
Most definitely consult with the town or city government to find out if any permits or insurance are required. Whether insurance is a requirement or not, get some! The home owner should immediately hop on the phone and obtain an event rider on their homeowners policy.
Take the time to walk through the property a few times and look at it with several perspectives in mind. Are there hazards for small children who may be present? Is it accessible to guests with mobility issues? Will there be any electrical or plumbing issues for the number of guests expected to attend? Will parking in some areas restrict easy access to the home? Is there a pool that would pose a problem for children and non-swimmers? Are there scrubby areas or yard debris that may attract unwanted indigenous creatures? Should the yard be sprayed for mosquitoes and other biting insects before the wedding? Consider the guests comfort and safety!
This may seem obvious, but I have experienced a few weddings where this was overlooked. A clean house is a better wedding venue. But who wants to clean house on the day of their wedding? Come to think of it, who wants to clean house period. Consider hiring a cleaning service to prepare the house or ask friends and relatives for their help. If getting married in their own home, the couple really do not want to add to their anxiety with concern for the state of the home or have to scrub toilets thirty minutes before the guests are due to arrive.
Part 2: Parking and Progeny
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Get into the Ford Car Corral at the Rolex 24 at Daytona
The 54th annual Rolex 24 is coming to Daytona International Speedway in January 2016 and Ford has partnered with the Speedway to offer a great enthusiast package for Ford owners wishing to attend to see the debut of the new Ford GT race car. This package includes race admission, garage access, Ford hospitality chalet admission, a four-day Ford Car Corral parking pass, and much, much more for only $190! If you're considering attending the Rolex 24 this is a great way to do it and show your support for Ford by parking in the exclusive Ford Car Corral (150 vehicle limit). Check out the full details below and to purchase tickets simply visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/ford or call (877) 306-RACE.
Package includes:
– Two (2) Four-Day Admission Passes with access to stadium, infield, Sprint Fanzone, and garage (Thursday, January 28–Sunday, January 31)
– One (1) Ford Car Corral daily parking pass for an exclusive corral lot located directly outside of the new stadium (Thursday, January 28–Sunday, January 31); Ford vehicles only please
– Access to Ford Car Corral Hospitality Chalet (Friday, January 29–Sunday, January 31)
– Ford Performance Gift Package
– Driver appearances, tech talks, and special guests
– Daily raffles
And now for the fine print:
All sales final are final. No refunds or exchanges. This offer not valid on previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Only Ford vehicles are permitted in the corral parking. This package must be purchased in advance. Deadline to purchase is January 22, 2016 or while supplies last. No overnight car parking in the Ford Car Corral please!

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"Deep-Rooted Notions in the Society." Undeniably, marriages are not just the bed of roses, especially Indian marriages. Together couples knit beautiful dreams of their marriage while being little aware of the turmoil that is added to it. It is not just about the sweetness that they initially think marriage would bring. The headstrong beliefs of Indian families and patriarchal notions of the society can either make or break this new and sensitive relationship between couples. For that matter, one such belief which is truly difficult to bear is the pressure of procreating kids. It starts the moment the span of your marriage crosses one year or more and you should be prepared to deal with dreadful questions asked by your friends and family, like, 'When are you breaking that good news we are all expecting to hear?', 'Are you planning a family and not able to conceive?'
Furthermore, all hell will break loose, if another daughter-in-law in a clan who got married years later after your marriage has delivered a baby before you. So, soon the idea of a marriage, which once put you on cloud nine, starts to appear as an illusionary term as it slays you and your partner completely.
Expectations of the Unconventional Families
It is not just the belief of conventional Indian families but many modern families think alike. Though parents do not vocal their expectations as much they expect to see their children's children, which is an obvious feeling. But, sometimes, it is an uninvited obligation for couples.
Types of Couples
In order to enjoy more of 'we' time, many couples have started to procrastinate their decision to have kids today and decided to procreate later. To an extent, the idea of procreating later goes down well among parents because they also want their children to fulfill their aspirations first. Now, if all things turn out well as they were expected, it can strengthen their relationship and shape up a better future for all of them as a family. For some couples, having kids could be a sense of pride and a lifestyle choice. This sort of couples, generally, does not put any sort of vision before planning a child. However, within some of these couples, there are also some couples who strongly don't feel the need of multiplying to the existing population ever.
Is Anybody at Fault?
No, there is no one and nothing to be blamed for having disparate beliefs and choices. Couples who enter into parenthood by choice feel children are indispensable for following reasons:
Kids Bring Fortune:
According to Hinduism, having kids is possessing one of the 16 wealth. If you have kids, you have riches. It is kids' spell-bound magic that works wonders in restoring the innocence that has faded away in their parent's lives with age. While experiencing one with yourself would open you to the world of ecstasy and harmony, it has some side effects too.
(Pun intended) Today, thinking of having kids and raising them is an expensive affair, which brings damage to the pockets of the parents. Nonetheless, unlike other assets which depreciate with time, parents think their kids could be the great Returns on Investment (ROI) in future.
Kids Shape Future:
Weaving one in your womb has the ability to turn you into a better person even before it arrives. The amount of care that one needs since the time they are toddlers to teenagers is intimidating for immature couples but, sooner or later, it turns the couples into mature personalities.
(Pun intended) However, while we think kids can shape up our future with all the goodness, in terms of building good contacts and giving parents the opportunity to live their lives all over again, what in the future are we leaving for them to cherish for, is a thoughtful question that demands immediate attention.
On the other hand, couples who strongly feel kids are dispensable have their own following reasons:
Human Life Deterioration:
They say, 'Are there not any better choices than having kids?' Why we need more of them when there are already so many suffering?' With what confidence the people are procreating when there is nothing good left in this world to bring a part of us here. For an example, hazardous air quality levels, insecure population; especially women, and many more issues that have no solution to look forward to.
School no more Havens:
Schools, which were once temples of learning, have turned into the most dangerous places. It is neither a good experience for teachers to teach nor for their students to learn. Recent cases in schools where kids lost their lives could merely be a coincidence or someone else's negligence, but there is no way this loss can be filled in for the families.
While some parents are happy welcoming their parts of joys into the relapsing world, others, who are childless have also made their facts right. Such couples should not be looked down for their fertility reasons or for their economic status. Courage is also a choice chosen by childless couples. Following the untrodden paths and staying firm to not to give compromising future to their unbeknown kids is not easy and should be respected.


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When you follow your passion fighting all odds you are bound to create history. Such is the story of this girl from a conservative Muslim family Misbah Shiekh
Struggles are a part of life and real winners are those who go through all these fight back and succeed. She is a perfect example for this as belonging to a conservative family, though she has her parents support, she opted for a different carrier choice. In a community where girls are not allowed to work and are married early, she pursued engineering and has also worked in an IT firm. She had a campus selection and got a job in Syntel, Pune, Maharashtra, but relatives didn't support her but she convinced her dad and went to Pune to work. She successfully worked in Syntel for more than 2 years. Now the twist in the story begins.
She was working but not satisfied at the personal level as this was not her passion her heart laid on a different field. Being a makeup fan she had been behind it since the age of 13 years. She owned a good make up kit and all costly products since then. She used to practice make-up from magazines back then. After leaving Syntel she started to search ways to fulfil her dream of becoming a make-up artist. She was an ardent follower of young YouTube make-up artists Chloe Morelle and Ankita Shrivastav.
She then gave an interview in Ayush Software, who were about to launch their YouTube section of beauty and make-up and got selected. As luck would have it this was within a week after leaving Syntel. Then her journey as a make-up blogger started but as usual it was not easy in the beginning. The fear of camera and lack of confidence were the main hurdles which she overcame. Slowly the channel started to pick-up and within 3 months of its launch she had 1 million subscribers.
As you say success comes with a cost, she started to shoot 4 videos daily because of which her skin got affected. She even took make-up orders and also got a privilege to work with Bollywood actress Manjari Phadnis. Her relatives are totally against her portraying her face on this channel. Due to personal reasons and also grow more in this field she has now left this channel and is now moving base to Mumbai. With no professional training she is now determined to go for a specialization course in the city of dreams. Hats off to this girl who is fighting all odds to follow her dream. This girl is a living example of the saying dreams do come true. From Reincarnating Raipur we wish you all the luck and know that the sky is your limit.


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'2015' is leaving us with memories, experiences, learning; and leading way to a new year. As I set to welcome '2016', I ponder on the last days of the year I'm present in – what have I gained, what have I lost, what will be the following year like. I feel I should also add to the list – what have I learnt, how have I helped others, how have I influenced others, how have I become better. Using the day for an introspection, I jot down some points which came to my mind. Things which I will focus on, in the coming year. I will love to hear some more from you if you would like to share.
- Engage more with family, friends & network – I realize that there are many instances where I could have engaged more with my family, friends and people in the network. 'I was busy' is an easy excuse which can be given to oneself and others. But was I really that busy that I couldn't spend time with my grandmother, accompany my mother to the place, return a call of a friend or go to a dinner party. Life is moving fast. I will spend more time with my buddies.
- Help the needy – I always feel that God has given me more than necessary and I feel glad whenever I could be of any help to someone – in any form – an appreciation, advice, help, solution, or goods. 'There is abundance in the world if we share.' I too am a needy.
- Get into the shoes of – Everyone is fighting a battle which no other knows about. So, I will "Live and let live". In today's world, the most sought after necessity is 'peace' .
- Give love to the animals – I will support the beings as it is becoming tougher for them to survive in the world, with us trespassing and encroaching their homelands, yet we are 'Deaf, Dumb & Blind' towards them. Do something or adopt a pet whenever you can. If God has made them, they too deserve freedom, peace, happiness as much as we do.
- Get the facts right before jumping into gossips – Social media and people network comes with easy accessibility as well as a convenient layer, which definitely helps in raising my voice and expressing opinions in an easy manner. But I won't be just another voice to the web of gossipers practicing that, which could be demeaning and detrimental to another person.
- Learn anything – I will improve my awareness and knowledge on something new. It will definitely only act as a positive.
- Spend time in hobbies & recreational activities – Off late, I have started focusing on my much-staggered hobby – Creative Writing. Pursuing a hobby indeed relaxes the mind and the body and makes it more productive. Sing, dance, play, paint, sketch, read, write...
- Walk, run, exercise, meditate, beautify, travel, dine – I will focus on my health as this actually traverses with you wherever you go: a healthy body and mind. I will also beautify myself by indulging in grooming and eating right. Travel is rejuvenating and I will explore new places.
- Love, respect, understand, spread smiles & happiness – I will put effort to bring a smile and happiness to people I come across.
- Be humble & open – The higher I fly and fall, it is harder. The parachute which acts as a support is humility. Shed ego, be humble and open.
- Forgive and let go – Holding on to anger is a quicksand of deterioration. Forgive and let go.
- Laugh hard – Laughter is the best medicine and is contagious in spreading merriment.
- Give my best & do work hard – The result is not in my hands but the effort is. I will give my best to whatever I'm doing. I will also work hard to achieve professional excellence in whatever domain I'm working in. At the end of the day, bread & butter matters for survival.
Wish you & family peace, happiness, prosperity – Happy New Year!


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When people start planning Disney World trips, they're often shocked at how expensive Disney World tickets are.
And, with recent changes to the way Disney prices their tickets, the entire process can be downright confusing.
In this post, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the new date-based ticket pricing structure plus give you some tips on the best places to purchase Disney World tickets for your trip.
Let's take a look...
Date-Based tickets are now in effect
Back in September of 2018 Disney announced a major overhaul of their ticket-pricing structure.
A lot of the announced changes cause the entire purchasing process to look drastically different from what was done in the past.
So, if you are a Disney World veteran you'll want to pay close attention to the details listed below.
Purchasing tickets
Old: Aside from single-day tickets, pricing only varied based upon the length of the ticket.
New: You must specify the first day you plan to use your tickets and the price of your ticket will depend upon both the length of the ticket AND that initial usage date. Base prices for tickets will vary throughout the year much the same way resort prices vary (busier times of the year prices are higher, slower times of the year, prices are lower).
Ticket valid period
Old: Tickets 2 days or longer in length were valid for 14 days from first use.
New: How long a ticket remains valid depends on a couple different things.
If you purchased your tickets outside of a package, your tickets are valid for the length indicated below.
Note: if you choose to add on the Park Hopper Plus you'll notice that you get 1 additional day to use your ticket.
- 1-Day tickets are valid ONLY for the day indicated when purchased
- 2-Day tickets are valid for any 2 days within a 4 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (5 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 3-Day tickets are valid for any 3 days within a 5 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (6 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 4-Day tickets are valid for any 4 days within a 7 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (8 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 5-Day tickets are valid for any 5 days within a 8 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (9 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 6-Day tickets are valid for any 6 days within a 9 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (10 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 7-Day tickets are valid for any 7 days within a 10 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (11 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 8-Day tickets are valid for any 8 days within a 12 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (13 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 9-Day tickets are valid for any 9 days within a 13 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (14 days for Park Hopper Plus)
- 10-Day tickets are valid for any 10 days within a 14 day window that begins on the day indicated when purchased (15 days for Park Hopper Plus)
Walt Disney World Vacation Packages
If, however, you purchased a Disney World Vacation Package, your tickets are valid for the LONGER of either the standard valid length indicated in the list above OR the length of your stay.
So, for example, if you booked a 8 day package but you have 3-Day tickets your tickets are good for 8 days (the length of your stay) not the standard 5 days (per the list above).
AND, the reverse is true.
If you book a 3-night package but you have 8-Day tickets, you'll have 12 days to use up all of your ticket entitlements (per the list above) not just 3 days (which is the length of your stay).
Park Hopper Tickets
Old: Allowed you to enter multiple different parks in a single day and could only be purchased for the entire length of your ticket; you couldn't add the "Park Hopper" option to just one day, for example. It was all or nothing.
New: The new Park Hopper option works exactly the same way as before.
Park Hopper Plus
Old: Granted you all the privileges of a Park Hopper BUT also granted you additional entrances into the water parks (both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon) along with other "plus" options for things like golf. The number of additional entrances was equal to the length of your ticket (5 day Park Hopper Plus granted you 5 days in the four main parks and 5 "Plus" visits).
New: The new Park Hopper Plus option works exactly the same way as before EXCEPT guests that purchase Park Hopper Plus also receive an additional day in which they have to use their tickets. This isn't an additional park day - it is just an extra day to use your ticket entitlements.
Tickets with no date restrictions
Old: This was basically how all the old-style tickets worked. Aside from single-day tickets, the ticket you purchased could be used regardless of the date and tickets remained valid for 14 days after the first use.
New: If you prefer tickets with that kind of flexibility, Disney will still offer them, however, they will cost extra (up to $50/ticket extra depending on the length of the ticket).
Making changes to your tickets
Old: If you changed your mind about your tickets, in many instances you couldn't make changes until you got to Disney World.
New: Changes (including changing the start date, increasing or decreasing days, adding Park Hopper, etc.) can be made from home either in the My Disney Experience app OR on the My Disney Experience website.
However, it is important to note that if the change causes to the price to go UP, the guest will be prompted to pay the difference. But, if the price goes DOWN, no refunds will be given. Ouch.
Annual Passes
There are various types of Annual Passes and even with the price increases there are still times when it might make sense to upgrade your ticket to one.
To help you with that, we've put together some Annual Pass charts so you can see where the break-even point might be for you.
Information for tickets purchased prior to October 16, 2018
If you purchased your tickets or vacation package before the October 16 changeover, the information below still applies to your tickets.
Type of Disney World park tickets
First, a quick overview of the different types of tickets and who should get each one.
Base tickets
These are the most basic tickets that allow you to visit 1 of the 4 theme parks per day.
Who should buy Base tickets:
People looking to spend the least amount possible and/or those whose daily plan only requires visiting one park per day should purchase Base tickets.
Park Hoppers
Adding the Park Hopper option to tickets allows you to visit more than 1 park per day.
Who should buy Park Hopper tickets:
We recommend Park Hopper tickets for the people in the categories below.
- People who want to use Extra Magic Hours but spend the other part of the day in a non-EMH park. Though we don't normally recommend EMHs, this is especially handy during peak travel times (like Christmas and Easter).
- If you're staying at an Epcot-area resort, it's convenient to have Park Hopper tickets so you can spend the first part of the day at any park and then go into Epcot in the evening.
- Visitors with trips of 3 days or less who want to fit in more parks than they have days.
- Those who want to see all nighttime entertainment but the shows aren't scheduled for every night of your trip. Park Hoppers will allow you to visit any park for the first part of the day and then hop to the park with the nighttime show when it's scheduled.
Park Hopper Plus
Adding this option to your tickets gives you entry into the water parks, miniature golf (before 4:00), and a round of golf at Oak Trail. For every day of tickets that you buy, you get 1 entry into 1 of the extra places.
For instance, if you buy 5 day Park Hopper Plus, you'll get 5 entries into the extra places that can be used at any time during your trip.
Who should buy Park Hopper Plus tickets:
People who plan to do a water park will often a good idea to get these tickets rather than buying the water park ticket separately.
Annual Passes
People with an Annual Pass get, as the name indicates, one year of entry into the 4 Disney World theme parks.
Annual Passholders also get free PhotoPass downloads (basically Memory Maker is included), free onsite parking, and special discounts on resorts and food. There aren't many AP discounts available, and these tickets are usually purchased directly from Disney World.
Who should get an Annual Pass:
People taking multiple trips within a year will usually find that an Annual Pass is a better deal than buying two sets of Disney World tickets (though you should do the math to be sure).
In addition, Offsite guests staying 7+ days should also consider having 1 person in the group get an AP. Details on that below in the pricing section.
Where should you buy Disney World tickets?
There are lots of places where you can buy tickets, including from Disney World and third-party sellers.
Below are some of the best options for purchasing tickets.
Note: if you purchase through one of these ticket sellers, you will be able to link them in your My Disney Experience account so you can book FastPass+ ahead of time.
Some sellers provide a commission on tickets purchased through the links below.
Disney World
Buying directly from Disney means that you're paying full price for tickets, but it's also a required part of booking a package. If you hope to take advantage of a package promotion like Free Dining, you'll have to make a reservation for an on-site resort plus park tickets to do that.
Disney World is the best source for these types of tickets:
- 1 and 2 day tickets of all types
- Anytime you need to book a package
Park Savers
Park Savers offers prices that are hard to beat for almost all ticket types. Park Savers tickets are sent by email within 24 hours and you can then link to your My Disney Experience account. People who do not have MagicBands will need to stop by guest relations before entering the park to pick up tickets, but can still make FastPass+ reservations online beforehand.
Park Savers is the best source for these types of tickets:
- All types of 3-10 day tickets
Undercover Tourist using the WDW Prep link
Undercover Tourist might be the most trusted name for Disney World tickets, and WDW Prep is thrilled to be one of their partners.
Undercover Tourist is the best source for these types of tickets:
- All types of 3 day tickets
- 4 day base tickets
- 5, 6, and 10 day base and Park Hopper tickets
Official Ticket Center
Like Undercover Tourist, Official Ticket Center is an authorized, legitimate ticket wholesaler. They provide free shipping for tickets, have a great reputation, and fantastic prices.
Official Ticket Center is the best source for these types of tickets:
- 3, 4, 5, and 6 day base tickets
- 5 day Park Hopper tickets
Corporate discount
Many big corporations offer discounts on lots of things, including park tickets which can be purchased through Tickets at Work or Working Advantage. When searching your company intranet, try just searching for "tickets" rather than "Disney World" because the site sells discounted tickets for lots of destinations and your company may not list the specific types of tickets.
Be careful when comparing these ticket prices as they show you prices before lots of fees are added. Add them to your cart and act like you're going to purchase to see what the real price would be.
Tickets at Work/Working Advantage is the best source for these types of tickets:
- 6 day base tickets
Military Salute tickets
Disney provides tickets to military personnel at a deep discount. However, the only tickets available are 4 and 5 day tickets.
Military Salute is the best source for these types of tickets:
- Anybody who qualifies and wants 4 and 5 day tickets will find these to be the best deal by far
There are other military tickets available. Be sure to check out Military Disney Tips ticket info for more info.
International guests
Guests outside of the United States can often get great discounts by purchasing long-length tickets from Disney.
AAA used to be a good source of discounts, but Disney World tickets aren't available through all chapters anymore and the prices vary between them.
If you're a AAA member, see what (if any) prices are available to you (be sure to include tax and delivery fees) and compare to those to other ticket sellers in this post to see if they're a good deal for you.
Youth Education Series
YES has been a Disney program that provides educational classes in the parks for kids during certain months of the year (usually January, February, June, July, August, September and October). A side benefit to participating in YES classes has been that you can purchase discounted park tickets. However, this program seems to have been discontinued.
Military tickets
In addition to the Military Salute Tickets listed above, there are other discounted tickets available for military families. Be sure to check out Military Disney Tips ticket info for more info.
Where you should *not* buy tickets
Used ticket resellers
Ticket sellers will often pop up at random hotels in the Orlando area or on sites like eBay. Do not purchase from those sources.
When you enter a Disney theme park, your finger is scanned to verify that you are the person linked to the park ticket. If you purchase used tickets, your fingerprint won't match, you'll lose your tickets and there's a good chance you'll be questioned by a Cast Member regarding where you purchased the tickets.
Other resellers
We checked many other ticket sources, including Maple Leaf, Orlando Fun Tickets, Visit Orlando, and Getaway Today and found that the pricing (watch the delivery fees!) and method of delivery couldn't beat the methods listed above.
History of Disney World price increases
Every time a price increase occurs, people seem to moan as though it doesn't happen every year. In fact, you can count on an increase every February.
The reason is super simple: the parks are crowded. Not only can Disney raise prices but it helps keeps the crowd levels more manageable.
Check out history of all ticket increases on AllEars.
What questions or other info do you have about purchasing park tickets?
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Your Sunday Best: Wk. 11
16 comments:
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Peonies are very pretty, and your picture is wonderful!ReplyDelete
Just beautiful Bonnie.ReplyDelete
Your work is always wonderful.
- AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Beautiful editing and texture! I love peonies, I only wish they bloomed longer!ReplyDelete
Definitely a picture to be proud of. The peony reminds me of a ballet skirt, and the writing of a love affair that has left delicate scars.ReplyDelete
I agree with Marissa. Gorgeous photo of one of my favorite garden flowers and your treatment is lovely.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for linking up at YSB this week, Bonnie. I truly appreciate it! :)
Beautiful work!!ReplyDelete
Nice treatment with the text too...ReplyDelete
Love the composition and the texture work - very nice!ReplyDelete
I like your peony pictures, the one above and another one with paper-like petals. I have read a couple of your recommended posts and will come back to read more.ReplyDelete
Love the subtle hint of text over the image. Beautiful.ReplyDelete
Just beautiful Bonnie!ReplyDelete
One of my favorite flowers and love the texture you used.ReplyDelete
These flowers are beautiful. I love the light and color emerge. Nice texture.ReplyDelete
Just fabulous! The text font is so romantic, too....beautifully textured.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Lovely image!ReplyDelete
You photographed the gorgeous bloom beautifully!ReplyDelete
All comments are eagerly read and greatly appreciated.
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Sanjay Kumar, the former chief executive of CA was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison last week for his role in a $2.2 billion (£1.2bn) accounting fraud at the computer software company.
Kumar, 44, pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy, securities fraud and obstruction of justice in federal court in Brooklyn in April.
US Judge Leo Glasser also fined the former executive $8 million (£4.2m) and gave the businessman three years of supervised release for each of eight counts to which he pleaded guilty.
As part of the accounting scheme, Kumar improperly booked software licence revenue from 1999 to 2000 in order to meet Wall Street analysts' profit expectations and then lied to investigators about it, the government said.
Assistant US Attorney Eric Komitee told the judge that Kumar's actions represented "the most brazen and comprehensive obstruction in the modern era of corporate crime."
His lawyers asked for leniency, citing the businessman's good works. Kumar's surrender date was set for 27 February 2007.
"This is not a case where the fraud affected the fundamental health of the company," said defence attorney Robert Fiske. "CA is still a thriving company."
CA, previously known as Computer Associates International, restated its results for fiscal years 2001 through 2004 after Kumar left the company in 2004.
The company agreed to pay $225m (£119m) in shareholder restitution and continues to cooperate with the government as part of a deferred prosecution agreement.


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The bus is crammed; people jostle in the aisle, swinging hither and thither at the driver's sudden brakes and swerves. A baby howls, an old lady flaps her fan against her flushed face.
Then the bus stops. It takes a while. An armed soldier gets off to inspect the road. Pitch dark. A roar is heard, a gunshot. The second soldier follows suit. He never comes back. The passengers stare out the window and at each other alert. Somebody knocks on the front door. The driver opens and a man, face distorted, reddish saliva dripping down his bloodied teeth – a zombie – bursts in, lunges at whomever he comes across, bites them hard on the neck. Screams and moans fill the bus. The ones that have been bitten become infected and maul the ones sitting next to them until everyone, except for the driver, runs amok, becomes a zombie.
I glimpse at my teenage son, who's sitting on the sofa, legs crossed in front of him, mouth wide open, moist eyes glued onto the TV screen, which is filled with blooded, maniacal bodies devouring each other.
'How can you possibly enjoy this, Son?' I say.
'It's awesome, Mum. Can't you see?'
'Where's the good guy to save them all from this hell?'
'It's Kevin Costner, didn't you see? He just escaped the bus from the window.'
I wait till the end of the film, which finds Costner a zombie himself, his beautiful green eyes turned into a pair of dead coals.
'I thought the good guy always wins,' I sigh.
'Well, not always. Grow up, Mum. That's life,' he says.
We watch the last scene where the same driver collects his fare as another group of passengers board the bus, ready for a ride. Then the end credits roll up and all I can see on the black screen is the reflection of my son, riffling through the TV guide, searching for another film to take him on another awesome ride.


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Does she have Botox Lips?
One common misconception that pops up when talking to people is that they actually don't know the difference between Botox and Fillers. Recently, one of my friends asked me if I thought that the lady sitting across from us in the restaurant had Botox in her lips. To clear up all of the confusion – there is no such thing as injecting Botox into someones lips. Botox Lips are a fallacy!
Botox is a protein that is used to block muscle movements and in so doing treat the wrinkles that are formed by muscle movements. The following wrinkles can be treated with Botox injections:
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Botox has no volumising effect – that is, it can never add volume to the area that it is injected. Fillers on the other hand are the treatment of choice for volumising. When you think of Kylie Jenner and her full, plump lips it is not Botox that has created them. Botox Lips are a fallacy – it is Filler Lips that you want. Fillers volumise lips – the extent of volumising is determined by how much filler you use. Kylie Jenner may not have a natural result, but she definitely has filler in her lips. Lip Filler treatments can in fact be very natural looking.
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June 1, 2011
Faculty, staff invited to interact with youth during 4-H Discovery Days
This week, more than 750 4-H youth and adults from 94 Kansas counties will be on campus as part of K-State Research and Extension's 4-H youth development program. These youth represent approximately 20,000 4-H members who choose to pursue their personal development through extension offices in every county.
4-H Discovery Days is a college life experience designed to help youth discover degree programs, future career directions, and personal growth and interest areas. While they're on campus, they will also collect money and participate in a giant food fight to raise awareness of hunger and nutrition issues around the world, they will pose for a photo on the lawn in front of Anderson Hall in blue and green shirts to create a human pixel image of the Earth.
Each January campus departments and community volunteers are invited to submit workshop proposals to facilitate connections with these highly motivated youth. You can see how 4-H Discovery Days workshops impact youth by investing 79 seconds in watching this video.
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Since its opening in 2008, Lincoln Road's Maya Tapas & Grill's Argentinean-fusion cuisine and reasonable prices has become a local favorite. The restaurant's second location will be nestled in the heart of South Beach on Ocean Drive. Chef Hector Diaz and owners Rolando & Marsha Maya plan to follow the same formula that made the flagship so popular. The new sister location will carry over the 10 percent discount for locals, the $5 tapas happy hour, and the Monday through Wednesday wine specials. Guests will also be able to choose between indoor/outdoor seating, a full liquor bar, and a lounge area.
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ok this post is gonna be a look at the evolution of the dictator character, from the sketches up to the flash version/break apart.
first up we have the first drawing the stalinish one, the beginning style was a bit more realistic and this is a reflection of that, the look was close to stalin who was the model for big brother in orwells 1984 so i scrapped it.
after that it was a midget dictator, going the napoleon route of little man syndrome, but it just didn't fit with the rest of the world he was short and ugly not the style i wanted.
so onto the french nazi design, long slender with symbols and a uniform to evoke a cross between a nazi and an american, with a frech look but to me this design lacked power so it got tossed.
this was my final design for a long time it evoked the leaders i had in my head while i was designing him ( lenin, kim jong-il, trotsky and other historical figures freud and nietzsche), it fit with my style at the time but after a break through on the overall design was redesigned.
into this i experimented with colouring using only greys but thought it needed a bit more punch to it and the flash version turned out looking exactly how i wanted.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Evolution of a Dictator
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
a few poster designs possibly the ones for going onto my backgrounds within the movie, but first the first of a series of posters featuring the different characters
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animation tests of cycles
here's the test footage of quick run/walk cycles done in flash
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And here's a link to the animatic, still early days on this, and the music was put together to be atmoshereic and a little unsettling, but probably will be heavily reworked.
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Rounder Records is releasing Son Volt's "Honky Tonk" on Tuesday March 5th!
To celebrate, I'll be giving away a brand new CD, ONE per hour, on this week's SMC show!
TUNE/STREAM in early, you don't want to miss a cotton-pickin' thang!
(Son Volt plays The Paradise 6/13)
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SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS - The fall sports season ended last week and it was tremendous with a Broncs golf state championship and Lady Bronc volleyball title and the Broncs big win in the state football title game last week.Sheridan high school Activities Director and Head football coach Don Julian.
It hasn't been quite a week since the Broncs won the school's 23rd state football title and Julian says it's starting to sink in and every state title should be celebrated.
The Casper Star Tribune has announced their first team 2011 Wyoming Super 25 football team and three Broncs made the list this year marking the third straight year at least three broncs have made the annual best of the best list.
They are Seniors Jordan Roberts and Riley Ryan and Junior Colin Eisenman, Julian says it's a great honor for the players and the program.
Now it's onto the winter sports season and Julian says they are hoping the success of the fall season carry over into the new season
BRONC / LADY BRONC HOOPS The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams open the up coming season hosting a double header with Green River Friday, December 2nd both games will be broadcast live on 14-10 KWYO and 95.9 FM.
TR / BH HOOPS - The Tongue River and Big Horn basketball teams will open their seasons playing at tournaments December 2nd and 3rd.
The Eagles and Lady Eagles play in Thermopolis and the Rams and Lady Rams Head to Lusk.
BRONC WRESTLING - The Bronc wrestlers open in two weeks at a tournament in Powell.
SHERIDAN COLLEGE BASKETBALL - The Sheridan college Lady Generals are hosting a tournament this weekend. Rocky Mountain college, Little Big Horn and Eastern Wyoming will be in for the tournament which opens tonight.
The Generals are 5-0 and will play at a tournament at Northwest college in Powell starting tonight..
WYOMING FOOTBALL - The Wyoming Football Cowboys host their final home game of the season tomorrow against New Mexico. You can hear the game live on 14-10 KWYO and 95.9 FM pregame starts at 11:00 with kickoff at noon.
WYOMING HOOPS - The Wyoming basketball Cowboys play at Wisconsin- Green Bay tomorrow night and you can hear it live on 14-10 KWYO and 95.9 FM. Cowboy pregame begins the broadcast at 5:30 with the tip at 6:00.
BRONCO FOOTBALL - The Denver Broncos and Tim Tebow did it again, Tebow led the Broncos on a 95 yard scoring drive that ended with Tebow running for a 20 yard touchdown as the Broncos came from behind to beat the New York Jets 17-13.
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TOBI is neutered, rabies, core vaccines, de-wormed, heart-worm and tick disease tested negative and micro-chipped. He has an estimated date of birth of 15 October 2015 and as of October 2016 weighed approximately 41 pounds.
TOBI originally came from a high kill shelter in Texas where dogs generally have just 3 days to be saved before they are killed due to the thousands of stray dogs that sadly are in desperate need of life of the streets and ultimately a home of their own.
TOBI is a complete love bug, who is a high energy, happy, fun loving boy. He does get excitable and jump up a little, which is very common with dogs we save from the kill shelters, but with some guidance and training he will soon learn how to behave in a nice manner. TOBI does walk on the leash, but does pull a little, but nothing that a little bit of guidance and practice won't solve. With TOBI being around a year old, we do not think he will grow much more, so is a nice medium 40-50 pound dog.
TOBI is great with other dogs, he is playful and loves to chase and wrestle with the other dogs and is quite happy chewing on a deer antler or hoof. TOBI lives amongst dogs of all sizes and ages, ranging from 6 pound chi mixes to 95 pound German Shepherds and has adapted great with all of them. We do NOT have cats at the rescue so we cannot comment on how he would be around them.
TOBI would love an active family that will take him on road trips and adventures to let him explore the sights, sounds and smells the world has to offer. He would benefit from a family that has the time to work with him on his basic and advanced obedience training. By working together both TOBI and his humans can learn each others body language and personality. Expectations and boundaries can be set and with self-training a stronger bond formed. TOBI is very smart and responsive and training would be relatively easy and fun.
We currently feed SPORTMIX Wholesomes Chicken Meal & Rice Formula, a 4* (a per www.dogfoodadvisor.com) GRAIN FREE food along with pro-bioitics and immune support supplements listed on the available dogs page!
TOBI is available for adoption through Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue for an adoption fee of $500. This fee is not negotiable and is used to cover the rescue costs of pulling, vetting, health certificate, transport from Texas to Maine, monthly preventatives, supplements, food and anything else that is needed.
If you feel that you have the heart and home to give this handsome boy a wonderful life, please go to our website, under the APPLICATION tab, complete, then submit the APPLICATION. Our process takes around 2-4 days, and ensuring your references are aware that we will be calling, could speed up the process. Once you have been approved, we discuss any questions in regards to the dog you are wanting to adopt, then you complete and submit the contract, make payment and then we can work out the pick up / transport arrangements.
Please do NOT submit an application if you are not looking to take home a new best friend within the next few weeks.
TOBI is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine. We post in various states along the east coast and Canada where we have had lots of successful adoptions to enable more exposure for these beautiful saved souls. Families will need to be prepared to travel to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. There is a local lodge in Sebec, a few hotels in Dover-Foxcroft (approx 6 miles) and several in Bangor (approx 45 miles). There are also lots of wonderful camp-sites for the more adventurous families and what a great way to get to know your new best friend. If there are options for transport, we will work with you for the most convenient option.


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This is Forever Memories from Technic Tuesday stamp set.
Don't you want to try ??
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I know that your pain will stay for ever but ... maybe that pain makes you more sensitive and more creative ... real love remains for ever <3ReplyDelete
a beautiful project ....n m speechless about the feelings entangled wid it n so eloquently written ... it gave me goosebumps....regardsReplyDelete
Rajni di, you have put your feelings in words so well. My eyes are all welled up because I can connect with you. I won't say time will heal everything, because it won't but yes we do learn to live with the hole in our hearts as time passes by. This project is beyond beautiful. I love it :)ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for your loss and I know exactly how you feel.I lost my dad to cancer last year and even though we have all moved on with our lives,there are times when my mom is going through just the same feelings.The the good news is that you learn to live with it.There will be tons of happy moments too and I know you will embrace those with open arms.The project is fabulous as usualReplyDelete
What a wonderful layout...loved it to core....you are always at your best...i truely understand your pain but at the same time I really admire you for being the pillar of strength for your children.
PS... I am sorry aunty...but cant accept this entry for the challenge as it was posted yesterday before the announcement of the challenge...and according to our rule, it should be a new entry after the announcement of the challenge, as we do not allow back linking...and trust me, its our loss for not accepting such a wonderful creation...
Such a lovely project Rajini. Your beautiful work shows your strong and compassionate nature.ReplyDelete
i love this one !
rajni di ! you are a true inspiration
we all love you !
Your creation and blog post are both so heart touching..I agree with Suganthi..your work reflects your wonderful personalityReplyDelete
This BLOG POST HAS LEFT ME SPEECHLESS !
Its just amazing! No one can fill that space in your life but life has to move on .ReplyDelete
This layout is beautiful, the colors go so well and there is so much detail... You did a
wonderful job on this.. Yes you have inspired me as well... Thank you for sharing this with us...
I saw this layout featured on the Heartfelt Creations Facebook page and decided to visit your blog to leave some love. Your layout is gorgeous and reflects the love you had and still have for him. All the little details are gorgeous! Everyone's pain is different and we all deal with it in ways that are best for us. What I see is the beauty that you have created from this experience and I am so happy you have chosen to share it with us. I wish you peace and happiness, which if you can find these within yourself, you will never be alone. Hugs.ReplyDelete
Just beautiful :)ReplyDelete
Your work is totally inspiring and your writing is beautiful, we never forget or stop loving the people we lose and whatever it takes to keep them close is well worth doing. This is a beautiful expression of your love and thank you so much for sharing.ReplyDelete
Superb Layout Rajni Di.....
I already left a comment here before, but couldn't resist myself from coming back & admiring this Beauty !
Thanks a Bunch for Playing with us at Crafters Corner !!
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Another amazing work... Really need to learn a lot... :)ReplyDelete
Rajni ji your work is so stunning and like all the fellow commenter's above me I am short of word's on how beautifully you have put your emotions in your work ..Reading through your blog post has been a heart touching moment ..guess we all have that one special person whose absence in our lives really leaves a mark .I hope with time the loss you feel is lessened but at the same time your memories give you nothing but joy and happiness.Thank you so much for sharing this master piece with us.
Thank you so much for playing along Crafter's Corner # 11 and Best of luck
Wow..I love the layout and your feelings show in what you have created.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Thank you for sharing your wonderful creation with all of us.
Wow..I love the layout and your feelings show in what you have created.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Thank you for sharing your wonderful creation with all of us.
Truly a treat to eyes .. you always create magic with your hands. You put all the elements in such a way that it makes a beautiful story !! This is again one of your breathtaking creationsReplyDelete
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Harry Reid doesn't speak for all Latinos
On behalf of all Hispanics, let me just say this: Muchas gracias, Harry Reid.
I was glad to hear that the Senate majority leader is willing to relieve me and every other Latino in the United States of the crushing burden of having to think for ourselves and make our own political decisions. Reid is kindly offering to do all the heavy lifting for America's largest minority and decide whether we should vote Republican or Democrat.
And, to make things easier, as far as the Nevada Democrat is concerned, there is only one choice for Latinos. Guess who?
The Democratic leader of the Senate is trying to win re-election by courting Latinos in his home state.
According to the book "Game Change" by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, Reid said privately during the 2008 election that Barack Obama could win because he is "light-skinned" and speaks "with no Negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one." No doubt about it, Reid needs a filter. And he proved it again recently when addressing Latino supporters in Las Vegas. Declaring that Hispanic immigrants should not be treated any differently than previous waves of newcomers from Europe just because "their skin's a tone darker than ours," Reid criticized Republicans for being hostile to Hispanic concerns.
"I don't know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican, OK," Reid said. "Do I need to say more?"
Yeah, Harry. Actually, I think you should. Those patronizing remarks sound as if they came from the overseer of a hacienda. To substantiate his repugnant argument that Latinos should be one-party voters, Reid slammed Republicans in Congress for allegedly blocking immigration reform.
I say "allegedly" because what Reid said wasn't true. With so few seats in Congress, Republicans don't have the power to block much of anything as evidenced by their humiliating defeats on health care reform and, most recently, approving a new and massive $26 billion stimulus package. In fact, it was Reid and other Senate Democrats - including a freshman named Barack Obama - who killed promising immigration reform legislation at the behest of their patrons in organized labor. And why is that? First, the unions continue to make the absurd claim that guest workers take jobs from U.S. workers; and second, as a former union official told me recently, because guest workers usually aren't unionized, organized labor could consider it a symbolic defeat if it allowed hundreds of thousands of non-unionized workers to enter the United States when they could have stopped it. And so stop it they did - and immigration reform along with it.
That explains why nothing has happened on immigration and why nothing will happen until the Senate majority leader is mercifully sent into retirement.
Harry Reid can wonder all he wants about why any Hispanic could be a Republican. I've been wondering something myself: In light of such flagrant condescension and an obvious lack of regard, why would any self-respecting Hispanic - in Nevada or anywhere else - support Harry Reid?
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Budweiser's Super Bowl LI commercial tells the story of its founder, Adolphus Busch, to celebrate the brand's 141 years of working toward achieving the American dream. After leaving Germany, Busch ventures out into the United States with one mission: to brew beer. He experiences are few rough patches along the way, but when he reaches a bar in St. Louis, he meets his future business partner, Eberhard Anheuser.
iSpot Review — September 20, 2017'Born the Hard Way' shared the story of Busch's immigration, origins similar to that of many Americans, making it the second most engaging ad of the Super Bowl. Busch's journey glued viewers to the screen with an Average View Rate of 97.29%, which is 7% higher than that of the average Super Bowl commercial. Airing the commercial early, Budweiser generated nearly half of its earned views before game day.
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Just How Big is Social Media?
Just how big is Social media and how can we as real estate agents use it to help brand ourselves and reach the target market we want to service? Here is an interesting article and infographic that may contain some answers.
Social Media: Key to Small Business Success
Defined as the use of internet and mobile technology for social interaction, social media has become increasingly popular among consumers over the past 10 years. As the popularity of social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn have continued to grown, most business owners can now agree that it's a medium that can successfully help build brand and product awareness.
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The appeal of social media comes from the fact that it is virtually free for businesses to use. Whereas billboards, radio ads and magazine ad campaigns have high price tags (and can cause some serious business credit card debt!), the only expense that comes with social media campaigns are the time investment and any giveaways you incorporate with the campaigns. Small business owners who embrace this "new" medium are able to see marketing success without having to make the upfront financial investment. Others are also using the platforms as an extension of their customer service departments, making it easy for clients and potential clients to get the service they are seeking.
There is obviously value to embracing social media. However, many small business owners are uncertain what steps to take to join in on the social media success. Here are some of the popular social media sites and ways you can implement them into your business plan so you can get in on the success.
This social networking giant has 161 million users in the U.S. alone. It is the most popular of the social networking sites available today, which has lead to 35% of small business owners to create a Facebook page.
Here is just one way you can incorporate Facebook into your business plan—create a Facebook fan page. Sounds simple but by creating a fan page and then hosting contests to encourage followers, you'll see brand awareness increase in no time. It is easy to encourage followers by holding a giveaway contest. Better yet, hold a photo contest where users submit pictures of them utilizing your product/services. This will encourage existing clients to promote your business among their Facebook friends, which will automatically increase awareness of your company.
Twitter has been slower to grow but is starting to gain in popularity. From May 2011 to June 2011, Twitter saw a 14 percent increase in its number of users, bringing it to 30.6 million users in the U.S. And while this platform has been slower to grow, small business owners have discovered its value, prompting 10% of owners to have a company Twitter feed.
One example of a successful Twitter campaign comes from the consumer-oriented computer company Dell. Dell earned approximately $3 million simply from posting coupons and news on Twitter in 18 months in 2008 and 2009. Your customers will need to know that you are on Twitter so they can follow you, so one tip is to include your Twitter name on all of your marketing materials, prompting clients to look you up on Twitter.
Social media isn't just for personal networking. LinkedIn provides professionals with an online platform to make new industry connections. With 100 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network.
Surprisingly, just 18% of small business owners have a LinkedIn profile. Profiles are easy to create and require very little time to maintain. By creating a profile, you will be able to "link" to current colleagues, past companies and vendors you utilize in your industry. In doing so, you will be exposed to other likeminded professionals who you can recruit for your company. You could also strike up a conversation for potential sponsorships and other opportunities to get your company out in your community and industry.


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Another day, another e-book reader. There must be something in the air, because in the last week alone we've seen new releases of Endless Ideas' "Bebook," the Irex "Book Edition," and now Astak's "Mentor."
The latest runs on Windows CE 5.0 and has a 6-inch screen that's similar to the displays on the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader, as well as the Bebook. Unlike the competing readers seen in the last few days, however, Astak's offering includes Wi-Fi connectivity, uses e-ink technology, and has a lower price than all of those mentioned above, reportedly coming in under $200. (Astak is also releasing two other models, with 5-inch and 9.7-inch displays.)
Given all this competition, combined with the dearth of titles available to load on them, it might be worth sticking with pulp for awhile to see if prices go even lower.


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Today has been a day that has brought the war close to home in many ways. As well as the visit to the Colne Valley Cemetery, we went to Essex Farm. This is famous for being the place where Canadian poet, John McRae, who wrote In Flanders Fields, served his time as a medic. It is also the home to the monument for the West Riding Division. Alongside our geographical link, we also saw the grave of 15-year-old soldier Valentine Strudwick, the same age as many of our group.
We also went into Poperinge and went to the Place of Execution. We went into the cells where soldiers who had broken the army's rules were imprisoned. These included some soldiers who were to be executed for desertion, one of whom was from West Yorkshire.
We stood at the Place Of Execution and saw where the death sentences were carried out. It was thought provoking to consider that not all of the soldiers died because of the actions of their enemies.


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It's definitely sweater weather over here and I'm pretty darn excited. I do love Fall and with it comes the chunky knits that I have learned to appreciate since I moved here for college back in 2001 (eeek, has it really been 12 years?!) Every year I try to invest in sweaters that will pass the test of time and adhere to a somewhat neutral palette. That's not to say that I don't have any crazy prints, neons, or sequined sweaters but the bulk of them are simple, cozy and perfectly warm. These are three sweaters I've been eyeing and a little sweater weather inspiration for all sorts of occasions.
p.s. I'm slightly obsessed with Equipment's sweaters and am seriously considering pulling the trigger on this one!
J.Crew Pain Jewel Sweatshirt (on sale!) // Henri Bendel Debutante Haircalf Clutch // J Brand Aiden Boyfriend Jeans // J. Crew Strappy Metallic Pumps
Equipment Asher Sweater // Coach Legacy Duffle // J Brand Skinny Jeans // Zara Leather Moccasins
Topshop Knitted Jumper // Current/Elliott Skinny Jeans // 3.1 Phillip Lim Scout Crossbody // Converse


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As an enthusiastic agile propagator I am highly motivated to help companies get the best out of themselves. I have experience in most facets of product development cycle: from vision, project approach, team selection, to designing and developing the product. I have experience in agile software development, as a Team Lead, Scrum Master and currently Agile Coach. Last years, I am putting the principles behind the Lean Startup movement into practice, focusing on business development, early validated learning, the minimal viable product and measuring if ideas make sense. I do this either as coach, or by creating my own products or services. Additionally I am the lecturere of Requirements Engineering & Software Startups at the university of Groningen. With my academic background and my industry experience it is easy for me to switch between theory and practice.
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Thanks to the many volunteers for our datamaxCARES + Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas event. It was a wonderful opportunity to give just a little back to some of the many Veterans in need in Dallas area. Serving them was truly a blessing shared by all!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Sunday Supper: 1-19-2014 An Evening Honoring Military Veterans.


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In 1839, Thrasher was hired to do work on the terminus of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. His work crew lived in the area of what is now downtown Atlanta. During the construction Thrasher built homes for his workers and a general store.
Nicknamed "Thrasherville" instead of its official name "Terminus" (given by the railroad), it was the first land development of the area.
A historical marker of this now stands on Marietta Street, in front of the State Bar of Georgia, just down from where the Philips Arena stands in present times. Thrasher himself purchased a large amount of land in Whitehall which is now the site of West End, a neighborhood of Atlanta just southwest of the city center.
This area was originally supposed to have been the zero-mile marker of the railroad and Thrasher expected enough traffic generated to bring business to the grocery store he built and to spur development on his land. In 1842, Lemuel P. Grant, a railroad employee, donated land just northeast of Whitehall to the railroad and the terminus was moved.
Thrasher was so disgusted by this that he sold his land at a significant loss and moved to Griffin, Georgia.
In 1844 Thrasher married and moved back to Atlanta opening another store on Peachtree Street. He became active in local politics and became a state legislator representing Fulton County. lieutenant wasn"t until after the American Civil War and the destruction of Atlanta that he became deeply involved in Atlanta politics.
He was instrumental in opening Atlanta"s first jail, its first school, and its streetcars.
He was also elected the city"s first mayor. Thrasher quickly turned Norcross into a vacation destination with a resort hotel he built.
A daily train ran between Norcross and Atlanta, perhaps the first commuter train in Georgia. In 1878 his wanderlust struck again and he moved to Central, South Carolina, where he built a restaurant on the train line that went from Atlanta to Washington, District of Columbia He never abandoned the railroads however, and was instrumental in bringing the railroads to that town.
He died in Dade City on November
13, 1899. Robert Woodruff was a famous Atlanta philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Coca Cola from 1923 to 1939. John Jay Thrasher"s descendants have established the Thrasher Family Association, which holds an annual reunion and publishes a quarterly newsletter.


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M-Bridge Story
It was summer of 2008, a complaint was raised in Chinese professional immigrant community about improving the English language skills. With highly educated background and solid foundation of English, these immigrants found that ESL and LINC services couldn't meet their needs, and there was no other social support available.
In July 2008, in response, a group of Chinese professional immigrants, themselves going through the painful settlement and integration process and witnessing the struggle for settlement and integration of others, initiated a community volunteer group called "Newbridger English Group". Later, the name was formally changed to the English & Culture Club of Chinese Professionals (ECCCP).
Volunteers then sent out a request to Chinese community asking for a free venue for activities. THR, located in North York responded by providing us with their meeting room. On August 10, 2008, a sunshiny Saturday morning, our inaugural meeting welcomed more than 20 participants. Since then the weekly activities have continued, moving to Kennedy College in North York in 2009. To accommodate some participants from west of the Greater Toronto Area, the Mississauga activities were added in January 2010. The second location was provided free of charge by Nelly Yanwen Gong, Agent, State Farm, and later by the Peel Chinese Community Services Hub.
Every Wednesday evening, these professional immigrants burst into our venue to participate in the activities. Some of them came directly from work without having supper, some from Vaughan by bus, some came from downtown Toronto rushing in and out of the busiest rush hour in the world, and some of them drove all the way from Mississauga before we established our Mississauga location. They were so eager to learn and so desperate for help with their integration to get better life in Canada. We only had few cancellation due in those years. Even with the biggest snow storm in 2009, 9 participants showed up, one on crutches enduring a lengthy bus ride. It was touching to witness the eagerness, ambition and hope of the participants. It pushes us to work harder to help them even without one cent of funding.
As immigrants ourselves we know the root cause of the complaint, we know how professional immigrants can successfully go through the settlement process and go towards the integration, we know where to find the turning point, therefore our personal life experiences are more persuasive, recognizable, and beneficial to new immigrants. The purpose of immigration to Canada for them is getting better life by utilizing their existed assets – their education, talents, skills and experience; the purpose of admitting them into Canada is benefit from their contribution to Canada economically, socially and culturally.
The weekly meeting activities include educational seminars, workshops, English language practice, and Canadian social activities. The focus is on social/workplace culture and etiquette, Canadian politics and law, education, communication, and recreational activities. The meetings offer empowerment, emotional support, and social networking, while bridging the language gap. Daily empowering emails with inspirational quotes are sent to members. Since August 2008, we have organized over 300 seminars, workshops, and social activities, with over 200 guest speakers, have sent out more than 700 daily inspirational quotes to about 1000 registered members and approximately 3500 counts of participation from the GTA.
On November 18, 2009, the community group was federally registered as a not-for-profit organization. The registered name is M-Bridge Culture Integration Society for Professionals. "M" stands for "multi", because we commit to be the multi-bridge to settlement and integration for all internationally-educated professional immigrants (IEP).
M-Bridge has been working on shaping a way of building a support community to bridge and engage professional immigrants and Canadians, and to guide a way of integration during settlement for professional newcomers.


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I've Got 99 Problems, and This Vibe Is OneI gave this toy two out of five stars just to give props to Doc Johnson for the idea, but those other three stars that are just floating out in the cosmos speak volumes. The design of Lucid Dream No. 99 is interesting, for sure, but it's really not worth the money. If you're looking for a comfortable fit, good vibrations, and a rotation that gives you goosebumps, don't waste your time here, you're not going to find it.
Color, smell, smoothness
Rigidity, size, weak vibrations, too loud
A friend of mine told me to try this toy out to see if I liked it, and I'm starting to think that she was playing a practical joke on me. Honestly, the only thing I found appealing about No. 99 was the way it moved when I turned the rotation on while I wasn't using it, and the color.
As far as how well Lucid Dream No. 99 works, I'd say it's a big flop. The design is just too rigid for me, and the dips in the toy made insertion and removal really painful. I'm not sure if there is another way to use this toy, but I knew that after one go-round with this thing that I would never use it again. That being said, I was genuinely disappointed to find that I didn't like it, because I wanted it to work for me so badly. I liked the way the design looked and the way it felt in my hands, so I was really gung-ho about it. Alas, it was a major let down, to put it politely. But, hey! It's waterproof. That's got to be worth something, right?
I really liked the way that the toy looked and felt when I first laid my eyes and hands on it; the jelly feeling is really comparable to the real thing when it's warmed up. I thought that it would be a nice fit when I was holding it in my hands, but actually putting the toy to use proved that I was sorely mistaken. The smell was a lot better than I thought it would be. I thought it would have a strong smell, but it's actually not so bad and almost likeable. The sounds that this toy makes are really obnoxious. As a person who lives with roommates, I felt like I needed to wait until they were all asleep or gone for the day, because it's just that loud!
To be quite frank, I was honestly wondering what in the hell I was supposed to do with this toy once I started using it. To move the toy in or out was painful, the vibrations are hardly worth speaking of, and the rotation is extremely weak. Overall, I would not share this toy with another person, nor would I recommend it for anyone, beginner or advanced toy user. However, if a person were to try out this toy and toss it out like I did and decide they wanted to let someone else use it to see if maybe it's suitable for them, make sure that the person you're lending/giving the toy to knows about jelly toys. Jelly toys aren't as easy to clean as they seem, and boiling the toy would completely ruin it. So make sure you clean the toy thoroughly with warm water and toy cleaner (do NOT use strong soap), and advise the person you're passing it off to that it would behoove them to use a condom to avoid sharing bacteria.
I mentioned my one night stand with No. 99, but I figured I would share just how horrible the experience was.
A few nights ago, I decided it was time to put this big boy to use, as all of the roommates were gone and I could turn this thing up as loud as I wanted it to be. I was extremely excited about it. So, I get into bed and I start trying to insert it and realize that it's ridiculously large. A LOT larger than I thought it was. At first I thought I was doing it wrong, and nearly considered calling up my friend to ask how the hell I was supposed to use it. But, I didn't and decided I would just keep trying. After about fifteen minutes of trying to get this thing inside of me, I finally succeeded and started trying to move it in an out. No dice. It hurt like a sonofabitch. So I decided to try just leaving it in and just turning on the rotation; it was the most underwhelming thing I have ever had in my vagina. Five minutes later, I was cleaning the toy and tossing it out, and going back to my old vibrator. I almost felt the need to apologize to my old vibrator for cheating on it.
So there it is. That is my one and only experience with Lucid Dream No. 99. I'm really glad I tossed it out. Now I only have 98 problems.
Follow-up commentary 4 months after original review
I was in a sex shop the other day and actually saw this toy. I thought to myself, "WHY? Why are you still selling this thing?!" Yeah, I still hate this toy, and always will. I trashed it not long ago, because I couldn't find anyone who actually liked the poor thing. The design is pretty cool, I'll give it that, but the delivery is sad and unsatisfying. Too bad, though. I really wanted to like you, no. 99.
This content is the opinion of the submitting contributor and is not endorsed by EdenFantasys.com
Sorry I passed this off to you, just had to see if it was just me
This really is an odd shape! I don't think I'd like it either. I like the humor you add into your review
The photo with your hand shows it to be much bigger than I expected with the stock photos as well. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the review!
Great review! Thanks
fun review
Thanks! You're welcome!
Love the review, thanks x
I'm glad someone else is irritated enough with some of the noises these toys produce to call them "obnoxious." Great review!
Great review! Thanks!
nice review
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Diploma withheld after valedictorian said "hell"
There's a bit of diploma drama going on between an Oklahoma high school and that school's valedictorian.
David Nootbaar is furious his daughter's school is keeping her diploma.
"She has worked so hard to stay at the top of her class and this is not right," he says.
Kaitlin Nootbaar graduated from Prague High School in May and was named valedictorian.
When tasked with writing the graduation speech, her dad said she got her inspiration from the movie "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse".
"Her quote was, When she first started school she wanted to be a nurse, then a veterinarian and now that she was getting closer to graduation, people would ask her, 'What do you want to do?' and she said 'How the hell do I know? I've changed my mind so many times'" Nootbar explains.
In the written script Kaitlin gave to the school she wrote "heck," but in the moment she said "hell" instead.
Nootbaar said the audience laughed, she finished her speech to warm applause and didn't know there was a problem until she went to pick up the real certificate this week.
"We went to the office and asked for the diploma and the principal said, 'Your diploma is right here but you're not getting it. Close the door; we have a problem,'" Nootbaar said.
The principal told Kaitlin she would have to write an apology letter before he would release the diploma.
Her dad believes the punishment illegal.
"She earned that diploma. She completed all the state curriculum. In four years she has never made a B. She got straight A's and had a 4.0 the whole way through," he says.
Kaitlin starts college in a few days on a full scholarship, making the administrators' decision even more appalling to her family.
The school system won't comment on the matter.
Kaitlin doesn't plan on writing an apology letter because she doesn't feel she did anything wrong.
Her family supports that choice.


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In regards to the design of the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing did a lot of things right. There are many new innovations that will reduce crew workload and improve the safely and accuracy of the operation.
However, also having worked with Airbus products for many years there are a handful of items that Boeing should have picked up on that they did not. Many believe that Boeing feels because Airbus does it, that's reason enough not to. That would be foolish on Boeing's part, but it still may be true.
50 or more years ago, flight instruments were installed all over the cockpit in seemingly haphazard fashion - perhaps wherever they fit. Often the attitude indicator (called the artificial horizon then) was in the middle of the panel, not directly in front of the pilot (or anyone). The industry (and the FAA) finally came around and a standard arrangement of the six basic flight instruments was established. This remains the standard for "round dial" instruments to this day from Cessnas to 747s.
What we are seeing now with the advent of the "glass cockpit" instruments (instrument indications represented on computer displays - not hardware round-dial instruments) seems to be repeating history. Standardization is lacking - if not diverging. New private pilots must demonstrate an ability to use the equipment on the airplane they take their check rides in, because there is so much diversity among various equipment. Once, their operation was standard and intuitive. Now, it it neither. Has innovation brought confusion?
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What's a Trend Vector?
A trend vector is a device, an arrow symbol, that shows the trend of airspeed or altitude over the next few seconds. It's available on the latest flight instruments. It predicts the future, at the current rate of change.
For instrumentation, it's a great advancement, as it allows the airspeed or altitude trend to be ascertained without having to watch the instrument for a few seconds.
For instrumentation, it's a great advancement, as it allows the airspeed or altitude trend to be ascertained without having to watch the instrument for a few seconds.
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|Converted to 2015 dollars using Bank of Canada calculator
The quantity of BC raw logs shipped overseas has increased by 500% since the nineties. Surprisingly, the unit value received - or, reported - declined by almost half, when measured in current dollars.
I encourage you to scroll through earlier entries here about log exports. One item includes the followingt points:
- Sawmills and manufacturing facilities require significant investments in property, plant and people. The shortest route to immediate profit is export of raw logs. It's what I call "the tyranny of quarterly reports." Managers are concerned with immediate results rather than creation of a strong business that will prosper over time.
- Various factors mean that mills have high fixed costs while logging has low fixed costs. Investors can ramp up a large logging operation for a few million dollars and do it within a year. Mill owners need permanent, serviced land and tens of millions of dollars. The time for plans, permits and construction will be years. As a result, the easy road for timber rights holders is log exports.
- Highly automated mills are capital intensive. The BC industry has underinvested and is less efficient than it could be. This condition then "justifies" exports. Industry claims that BC cannot compete in manufacturing finished lumber products so the only choice is to ship logs elsewhere.
The tough choice, although the right one for the long term, would be to ensure substantially more value-added activity in BC. Liberals are particularly devoid of vision because their only real expertise is selling. Like prostitutes and drug dealers, they aim for quick scores. Their disregard for wood industries and their thoughtless embrace of LNG fantasies prove this true.