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Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) says Common Core is a threat to American education.
"I think anytime that we centralize control of education, create carrots and sticks for more resources, to make sure states do what we want them to do, I think it's a threat at the end of the day," Scott told TheBlaze Friday. "It started out as a state-by-state down-level opportunity which was great. Then the federal government began trying to create carrot and sticks again. This is just going to hurt education more than help."
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) speaks during the Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council Action, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in Washington. (AP)
Common Core is the controversial education standards adopted by 45 states for English and math for kindergarten through 12th grade. The system was developed and supported by the National Governors Association and teachers unions. It is also backed by the Obama administration and its "Race to the Top" education framework.
Scott spoke to TheBlaze after addressing the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C.
"We should not allow a national school board through legislation proposed here in Washington to dictate what education means to states," Scott said.
During his speech, Scott mentioned "stopping Common Core," prompting the audience to explode in rousing approval.
He also blasted the Obama administration for its lawsuit against Louisiana's school choice law.
"This administration is suing Louisiana because they believe in school choice. I believe in school choice," Scott said. "When parents have control of education, when parents have a choice the kid has a chance."
"It is very difficult to fund the right school," he said. "Sometimes, you've got to fund the child and not the school."


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On Tuesday night, former Flyers draft pick and eventual Flyers center Peter Forsberg returned to Philadelphia as a newly-minted man: a Hockey Hall-of-Fame inductee.
The native of Ornskoldsvik, Sweden was famously one of the ransomed players the Sniders and then-GM Russ Farwell provided to the Quebec Nordiques in the Eric Lindros deal of June, 1992. He made his way back to this city as a free agent at the start of the 2005-06 season, well after he made his mark as an NHLer with the Nords as Calder Trophy winner in 1995 and then as a two-time Stanley Cup champion and league scoring leader for the Colorado Avalanche.
"Foppa" spent exactly 100 regular-season games with the Orange and Black, where he recorded 30 goals and 85 assists. He added eight points in his lone postseason effort with the franchise, a six-game first-round loss to the Buffalo Sabres in the Spring of '06.
He was ransomed once more in February of 2007 to the Nashville Predators, and his return netted the Flyers forward Scottie Upshall, Ryan Parent and the ability to snag Kimmo Timonen and Scott Hartnell later that year.
Below is a full transcript of his remarks during the Flyers-Lightning contest.
What are some of your favorite memories from here?
Well when I got here, it was a special feeling because I got drafted by the Flyers back in the day. And I knew how they wanted guys to play, you know with Clarkie and everybody, and a little physical. And I thought my play would fit here. So when I got here, it was a perfect start.
We played very well. I got to play with Knuble and Gagne. Clicked right off the bat. I think we were leading the league until Christmas and that time was fantastic playing here I have to say. Then we kind of went down. Primeau got hurt. I struggled a bit. And a few other guys got hurt. But in the beginning it was fantastic to be here. Crowds were into it. And I enjoyed that the people here, the fans, enjoyed physical play and winning games. So it was a fun time.
How bad were the injuries and how much did they affect you?
"Well it started really good. Like I said, me and Gagne and that line started really well and we played so well. And it just got worse and worse. And after the first year, I had a big surgery. They actually cut the whole heel off and moved it over. And it didn't really help. And there were a lot of things going on. And I felt I was struggling a lot but on the other hand I looked at the points and it wasn't that bad. It was like 115 points in 100 games.
But on the other hand, I felt like I could have done so much better. So it was a little struggle coming here. And the second year was hard. The team didn't win and it was hard coming to the games. But I had a good time here. It's an organization that wanted to win and that's why it was so hard to play here because we didn't win. And the fans here wanted it and expected the team to win. So it was a tough time the second year. But like I said for the first part when we were winning, it was one of the best times as a hockey player. The fans enjoy it when you're winning."
Have you ever thought what it would have been like if you weren't traded from the Flyers and you played your career here?
"I don't think about it. When I played I didn't think too much about it. But I have to say, Mr. Snider, he wants to win. And I think it could have been a good run too. But I ended up in a good organization that had unbelievable players coming by. And I got to play on a winning team there too. So I can't complain. But I did watch the Flyers the whole career. And I know they were in the Final the one time there. They were close a few times. But I didn't think about it too much. Now when I get older I think about it a little more. But not when I played."
Do you think you would've won two Cups if you were here during that time?
"I don't know. I have no clue. Maybe. It's hard to say. Here, they always wanted to win. And I think they gave the team a chance to win every single year. It's hard for me to say if they would've won with me or not. I cannot answer that right now. I would like to say yes."
During those few weeks when the Flyers didn't know if they were getting Lindros or not, were you following that from Sweden?
No. It was the middle of the summer. I didn't follow that back home. When I read afterwards it was real close. There was a trade between I think the Rangers or Philly. And they ended up coming here to Philadelphia. And I was part of that group. I don't know how big of a part I was back then. I don't know.
For the Quebec and Colorado Avalanche organization it worked out pretty good. They were a team that was bad for a long time. And then they had a couple of first rounders with Sundin and Nolan. And they got to do that trade and brought in a lot of good players. It turned that organization around and got the money to keep the players down there in Denver too. So it worked out for that. Both teams were good for a few years there. They were close here, and fortunately we were happy and lucky to win a couple down in Colorado.
When the Flyers drafted you [in the first round], it was a surprise they took you that high. Did you get a chance to talk to certain guys about that draft?
Well I talked a lot to my agent afterwards. And like you said, I was going in the beginning of the second round or the end of the first round. And I remember [inaudible] came to me and said Philly is trying to trade down, because they wanted to draft me 14th or 15th. They didn't think I was going to go that high. But then there were rumors that maybe Hartford was going to take me at number 11. So I didn't think they wanted to take a chance, so they picked me at number six. I guess Inge [Hammarstrom] had a lot to do with that. I was totally shocked.
I was a small kid. I didn't expect to get drafted high. But I came here. We flew right to Philly and I was here. To be honest '92 there in the world championship, we were negotiating with the Flyers to come over, but I thought it was too early. So I stayed home a couple of more years. Then they traded me in '93. Maybe if I would have signed in '92, I would've been here most of my career. I think it would have worked out both places for me. This is an organization that spent a lot of money and wanted to win. And I ended up in a place too that had a good team for a long time.
What does it mean to you to be honored by the Flyers tonight?
It means a lot to me actually. Because it feels like every time, I struggle... in my mind, I was kind of struggling. But on the other hand I was happy that they put the numbers on the screen and a couple of hits there. It was not only bad games. Like I said, we had a really good start and I got to play with some good players. And unfortunately, it was not maybe only my fault I was hurt but Primeau went down I think and Rathje got hurt. And they changed the rules a little bit that year too.
So a few things that were not only my fault, but it was hard here coming the second year when we didn't win a lot of games. And it was hard to come and I know the fans here expect you to win. And it's hard to play when you're not doing as well as you wanted. And me struggling, I missed a few games. I think I missed 16 games the second year too, but when I got traded, I told Mr. Snider [I would go to Nashville], but I had no problem coming back if the foot would've worked out. But unfortunately it never worked out again. So I never got the chance to come back.
How come you didn't want to sign another contract here?"I didn't think I was healthy. Otherwise I would've stayed. Absolutely. But it was just a struggle for me the second year. Like I said we did the surgery and I wanted to make sure the foot was fine before I signed another deal. But it never turned out. After the first year we talked. But I wanted to see if the foot was fine. And then I started playing and it didn't really work out as good as I wanted. I could get around. It was not that bad. But I wanted to get better before I signed a new deal. And it didn't.
I went home and had another surgery and another surgery. And I came back for 13 games in Colorado. And it never really worked out again unfortunately. But it was a good place to play. Like I said, this is a place that wants to win hockey games and they enjoy physical play with winning games. So I thought I was a perfect place for me to play when I signed here in [2005]."

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So I was very happy to read Craftivist Collective's post about hijacking V-Day. The idea is to remind ourselves to show some love to the world and each other. No arguing with that sentiment.
This year Valentine's Day fell on a Friday, when I help run my Guide group. It made perfect sense to get the girls involved too!
We carefully decorated some cards with crafty bits and a heart design by Tatty Devine for Craftivst Collective, and made a little Valentine's gift. I made the bracelet in the pics but the girls also made cute hair clips and brooches. On the inside we placed a letter from the Craftivists encouraging the reader to show their love for the world by brightening someone else's day and by thinking about climate change.
After the meeting we left our cards in public places to be found by a lucky Valentine. Mine went on the escalators at Euston station - I hope whoever found it appreciated it!
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Baltimore Guide
"Avoid this, this, and this street, when walking from the hotel" advised the concierge at check-in. This Baltimore sets the context for "that" Baltimore. Whichever data set you look at, the city is one of the most criminal, racially segregated, and economically divided in the U.S. It's an unfortunate reflection of reality that most people's primary cultural association with Baltimore was the television series The Wire, until it was the riots that erupted following the shooting of Freddie Gray. And yet the city isn't defined by these features. Even amidst the worst decay downtown there are signs of renewal, of defiance of the vicissitudes of history, and of the temerity that accompanies this kind of perseverance.
And then of course there is the other Baltimore. Pristine, historic, growing, food, drink, art, and all the trappings of a thriving city; a city that to tourist eyes appears, at least aesthetically, apart from that other Baltimore. Perhaps some element of Baltimore's magnetism is in how it beckons you to enjoy, both aware of, and despite, these facts.
Chief among Charm City's charms were its residents. Among the proudest, most open, and sincere, that we've encountered on our travels to date. We'll be back to experience the city in warmer months. In the meantime, if you haven't visited Baltimore before, you're missing out on a great weekend. But more than that; on an essential part of the American experience, and on some of the forces at work in this vast, complex, and beguiling country.
6:45am Baltimore Bound
Hop on the Amtrak from Penn Station (book a month or two in advance to score some great savings) and arrive in Baltimore around 9:30am. Catch a cab to your lodgings, dump your bags and hit the town. Courtesy of some Kimpton points we stayed at the Hotel Monaco. While the location was solid, we'd recommend you spend time on Airbnb in search of some more compelling options.
10am Explore Mount Vernon
Head to the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood where the opulence of the city's gilded past sparkles in its fully preserved splendor. Grab coffee and some killer breakfast sandwiches at Dooby's, an award winning Korean inspired café, to fuel your exploring. Start with the 19th century Peabody Library, a 300,000 book collection housed in one of the most awe inspiring spaces we've been in. The 6 floors, seemingly suspended by 20 columns interwoven with regally cast-iron balconies, rise almost infinitely, to an intricate skylight that throws shadows onto the marbled floor beneath you. Hours seem to vary, but on last check it was open until 2:30pm on Saturday and closed Sunday. After you're done, take in the neo-gothic splendor of the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Baltimore's very own Washington Monument (we didn't ascend it), and poke into the Walters Art Museum (admission is free).
12pm Where the Hipsters Are
Leaving Mount Vernon, head north and then hang a left onto West Read Street, and walk 5 minutes until you reach Knits, Soy & Metal: Part thrift store, part candle making workshop, you'll be hard pressed not to stay for a lesson and perfect your own scent. Across the street Bottle of Bread has some terrific vintage finds, while the ludicrously hip scene next store at the Bun Shop is the perfect spot for a coffee and bun break.
1:30pm Faidley Seafood Lunch
Turn left onto North Howard Street and walk 10 minutes south along the tram line, often flanked by the now vacant remnants of Baltimore's grand past. Hang a right onto Saratoga, and then a left onto North Paca will bring you to the storied Faidley Seafood inside the buzzing Lexington Market (around since 1782) just in time for lunch. If Baltimore is seafood heaven, Faidley has been its pearly gate since 1886. The fresh lump crab cake is King here, but save room for some of the biggest oysters you've ever seen. The atmosphere is quintessentially Baltimore, transporting you to a different era. Speaking of which, a few minutes down the road on West Fayette street lies Edgar Allen Poe, should you wish to pay your respect to one of the greats, and ponder the peculiar circumstances of his death.
3pm Federal Hill and the American Visionary Arts Museum
Jump in an uber and head over to Federal Hill Park to take in a sweeping panorama of the Inner Harbor. The hill was named in 1789 as it hosted a celebration of the ratification of the constitution. Later, during the Civil War, it was occupied by Union troops who turned their guns toward the city so as to ensure, by threat of force, Maryland's allegiance to the Union. Linger a little and take in the neighborhoods historic residential architecture.
Just below the park sits the American Visionary Arts Museum, a small and curious collection of rotating art and sculpture by self-taught artists. Peak inside and check out the gift shop to determine if it's your scene.
4:30pm Wandering Fells Point
If the ferry schedule aligns, you can catch a boat from the Rusty Scupper to Harbor East and walk into Fells Point, an 18th century nautical neighborhood. While the historic boarding houses, bars, and brothels, have given way to some the cities hippest boutiques, restaurants, and bars, all of the old charm remains. If the ferry doesn't work out, the 30 minute walk along the Baltimore Waterfront Promenade through the Harbor is a worthy detour in its own right.
Follow the path into the harbor, past the Lightship Chesapeake and the National Aquarium, and over the various footbridges until it links up with Eastern Avenue. Set your sights for the cobblestoned Bond Street, which links up with Thames Street, the district's historic thoroughfare. Explore whatever shops pique your interest, and plan to take in sunset from Henderson's Wharf (where Fell Street and the Waterfront Promenade intersect).
6:30pm Fells Point Happy Hour
Fell's point abounds in places to eat, drink, and be merry. If more seafood is what you're after make a dinner reservation in advanced at the Thames Street Oyster House. For drinks try and hit two of these three: Penny Black for a no nonsense tavern, Rye for some serious mixology, or Birds of a Feather for a dram or two of whisky in wood paneled nautical surroundings. Full disclosure, we didn't make it beyond our first stop at Birds of a Feather such was our love of the place and our conversation with the characters within.
9pm Dinner and Cocktails
The newly opened Bar Clavel pays homage to two of our favorite things: Mezcal and Mexican food in a hip minimalist setting. The food was fantastic, but the real reason we dined here was its proximity to its sister bar W C Harlan: An intimate 1920s themed speakeasy in a residential building serving up the most invented and meticulously crafted cocktails that charm city has to offer. It's a little out of the way, but worth seeking out. A destination in its own right.
10am Hipster Breakfast at Jack and Zach's
Breakfasts doesn't get much more hipster than at one of stools at Jack and Zach's 12 seat diner counter. It doesn't get any tastier either. Closed on Saturdays, the dedication to local ingredients shines in the simple but hearty breakfast classics.
11am Graffiti Alley
Walk 30 minutes or jump in a cab to Graffiti Alley, an urban canvas tucked between North Avenue and Howard Street, where crumbling brickwork is constantly undergoing a vibrant renewal at the hands of the city's street artists. Once you're done taking in the eye popping works, head across the road to Red Emma's, a self-described radical bookstore, café, and gathering place.
12:30pm Browsing in Hampden
Another uber ride will bring you to the Hampden neighborhood, chocked full of antique, vintage, coffee, and boutique stores. Start out at Bazaar, an impossibly weird shop crammed into a row house, packed full of taxidermy, antiques, medical devices, skulls, Victorian hair pieces, artwork, and other curios. Then wander along West 36th Street (otherwise known as the Avenue) dipping into wherever your curiosity leads.
Keep an eye out for retro fashion at Double Dutch Boutique, Home Décor at Trohv, vintage jewelry from The Parisian Flea, and some ridiculously good coffee at SPRO. Circle back on yourself if you're feeling peckish, and take advantage of the Sunday specials at Dylan's Oyster Cellar. Wash that down with an ice cream from The Charmery across the street, and you're having a pretty good, and rather decadent, Sunday if we say so ourselves.
4pm One Last Toast to Charm City
Returning downtown, drop into the Brewers Art, situated in an elegant Mount Vernon period townhouse, for a goodbye pint in what Esquire Magazine once claimed was the best bar in America. Then onto Baltimore Penn station, where the 6pm train will have you back in NYC by 9pm.
There's much you'll have missed: a visit to Patterson Park and its famous pagoda, the Baltimore Museum of Art followed by a visit to the R. House food hall, a trip up the architectural marvel that is Bromo tower (possible only Saturdays) are all on our radar for next time. There are obviously many sides to Baltimore, and we got but a glimpse of a few of them. Charm City native and best-selling author Laura Lippman quipped: "Anyone can love a perfect place. Loving Baltimore takes some resilience". If loving Baltimore takes resilience, enjoying it as a tourist is pretty easy.


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Just a tech related question to this...
When ordering the Firering cable do we need the cable with the K4R stud (K4R18) or is just the cable (K-8R18) used?
I'm not seeing where the K4R stud is used on the WagonGear writeup, so I'm guessing I'm good with the cable alone (K-8R18).
You will need the K4 mounting stud. The insulating washers from that kit will be used with the cable. The coupling will be used top side to mount the antenna to the long rod coming out of the top of the fender.


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The UK Government are due to implement new rules on anti-money laundering, which are to come into force on 26 June 2017.
Despite worries surrounding Brexit, tighter margins and labour supply, optimism across Britain's construction sector is relatively high in regards to potential growth and future profits, according to the 2017 Construction Sentiment Survey.
The Land and New Homes Working Group provides information and support on issues in this part of the sector which affect our members and their businesses.
In a recent case, the Competition Appeal Tribunal found the Law Society acted illegally and had abused its dominant position in the conveyancing training market.
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Voting is now open for you to vote for your next NAEA Propertymark Vice President.
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In its latest report, the Communities and Local Government Committee concluded that the dominance of large volume homebuilders must be reduced to help fix the broken housing market.
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The Public Accounts Committee has responded to Government housing plans saying that the Department for Communities and Local Government are too dependent on current housebuilding market leaders and lack ambition.
William Blake wrote about it, the WI made it their anthem and it appears us Brits are still in love with England's green and pleasant land – and would happily pay a whopping £35,000 for our very own slice of it.


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Stretching across the vastness of Darejh, the theocratic Empire of Iesadhe is an imposing presence over those that live in its shadow. Although its power has waxed and waned, its influence has never faltered.
Government and Politics
A monotheistic theocracy, the empire of Iesadhe is governed by the 31st Theonh, Alfunce Caelhe from the Citadel of Truth. He is assisted by a council of advisors, culled from the Dhọmestic papacy and known as the Dioed. Initially, the Dioed was meant to provide little more than advice to the Theonh; however, with the occurrence of the Soulshard madness that has struck so many past Theonhes in later life, it is now the primary political force in the empire and the Theonh serves as a spiritual figurehead. The Dioed is composed of twelve men from the upper echelons of the Dhọmestic papacy who are appointed for life by the Theonh. Like other Theonhes in the past, Caelhe made some attempts are reasserting the power of the Theonh before he began to suffer the effects of the madness. This has lead to consternation among the more moderate elements and outright hostility from those with a more fanatical bent. As the madness has become more apparent, the Dioed has become more assertive in using its authority.
Ruling an empire as vast as Iesadhe is not possible even by someone believed to be an avatar of Dhọm. The empire is divided into twenty seven regions that vary in size from densely populated cities to sprawling wildernesses rarely visited by a tax collector. Each of these regions is under the governance of a lord or, in the case of the border regions, a battlelord. Hereditary positions, the lords and battlelords are supposed to carry out the mandates sent via imperial courier from the Citadel of Truth. The vastness of the empire has long made this impossible. Most of the regions operate with near autonomy and are kept in check only by the periodic visits of imperial magistrates. As would be expected, the further from the capital a region is located, the more independence demonstrated by its lord. In some of the southern regions, corruption has become rampant and the lords rule them as near fiefdoms. The influence of Sheinari merchants and Rieyale agents - who fear a powerful empire - has further destabilized the south.
The day to day running of the empire is maintained by a legion of clerical scribes and scholars, from the imperial civil service. Each region has at least one civil service office. The clerks are supposed to be selected through an examination process that is designed to ensure at least a minimal degree of competence in their area of expertise. Although the vast majority selected through this system and are competent and honest, corruption and nepotism occurs too frequently to be an aberration. Again, it is found most readily and openly in the southern regions.
It should be noted that the Aethani Tribes exist within the political boundaries of the empire, but are not governed by it. A nation within a nation, the two peoples have maintained an uneasy truce with each ignoring the other. As the Aethani do not believe in the human notion of a nation state, the tensions are not related to issues of sovereignty as much as cultural independence.
Only in recent decades have some inroads been made toward mutually beneficial engagement.
Crime and Punishment
The empire has a relatively complex legal code divided into three main branches: mercantile, criminal, and heretical. Mercantile and criminal laws are compiled yearly by civil service scribes into the Imperial Codex. These laws have a lengthy history and are based on pre imperial principles of common law and modern Dhomestic morality. Each year, as new problems arise and precedents are established, the Imperial Codex is expanded. This is especially true in the case of mercantile law which governs domestic and foreign trade.
The laws of the Imperial Codex are adjudicated at a local level, with civil matters handled by the imperial civil service and criminal matters adjudicated by the lord or his representatives; however, in some localities, serious crimes (e.g., murder and rape) are left to the adjudication of imperial magistrates who make a circuit of the empire on a regular basis. Given the length of time that can pass until the arrival of a magistrate, offenders may spend lengthy periods of time in local jails. Criminals can be sentenced to a variety of punishments: fine, imprisonment, mutilation, banishment to the Durgha penal colony, and execution.
Heretical law, which also encompasses arcane magic, is enforced at the local level by the lord with the support of the local clergyman and prelature. Some crimes, however, call for the power and judicial authority of the Tapestry of Truth. Called only for the most troubling or widespread of heresies, the Tapestry of Truth is often brutal in its enforcement of heretical law.
Crime is no better or no worse in the empire than elsewhere, with criminality more common in cities than in the rural areas. Laws are enforced by the police branch of the imperial civil service known as the Aegas. All urban regions and the majority of rural ones have an Aegas office. In rural areas, the Aegas is composed primarily of local volunteers led by retired imperial soldiers; whereas cities frequently have a more professional force. Thus, the degree of skill and professionalism shown by the Aegas varies widely. The Aegas is directly accountable to the lord, except when a magistrate is holding court.
The vastness of the land inherently makes Iesadhe resource rich. The well tilled soil of the interior makes the central, rural regions the breadbasket of the empire; meanwhile northern miners harvest a variety of minerals in the Shiv Katham mountains and fishing villages dot the southern and eastern coastline. There are few resources not available in Iesadhe, making it a self sufficient nation. Most trade occurs between regions and various indigenous groups, rather than across borders. This situation is a result of the expansiveness of the empire, rather than any isolationist tendencies or governmental interference. The empire maintains few tariffs or trade restrictions; however, economic conditions limit foreign trade to luxuries and exotic goods from the Six Cities Confederacy and the lands beyond the Great Pale. Since the recent trade agreement with the Six Cities Confederacy, one can find almost anything in the marketplaces of the major cities.
Trade is in the hands of a variety of merchant companies. Some are small enterprises focusing on specific types of goods, while others are large dynasties with their hands in every commodity. House Cardhimuon, based in the coastal city of Dalesul, is a typical example. One of the oldest of the merchant houses, Cardhimuon caravans are found all across Darejh, while their fleet of galleys makes calls into major ports around the world.
Society and Culture
The majority of Iesadheans are of human stock, the only exception being the indigenous Ar' Aethani and the few Thar-Ged who have invaded the western borders of the empire. Neither, however, is considered part of the Iesadhe population by the civil service census. As the empire expanded, a number of human cultures were incorporated under its banner. Although a common imperial culture has emerged over the centuries, physical differences are still apparent. Southerners are generally stockier than their northern cousins, with darker skin tones of olive and brown, black and brown hair and dark eyes; northerners, lithe and tall, have fairer skin with blonde or copper colored hair and a variety of shades of eye color. To the west, the people are tall and powerfully built, with dark skin tones and black hair and eyes.
Clothing styles vary widely throughout the empire based on geography, climate, and social status. Generally, however, most styles are conservative in response to the beliefs and tenets of Dhomism.
The Iesadhean share a common language, known as Iesan. Because of the near insidious pervasiveness of the Civil Service, a degree of standardization has emerged in Iesan with only limited dialectic variations occurring in the more remote regions of the west and the south. Iesan is a soft, nearly lilting language punctuated by hard, syllabic emphases.
Arts and Academics
Literacy is relatively low in the empire. Though most Iesadheans can "read" the Book of Arghedhọm, this is more a feat of memory than literacy. In contrast to the average Iesadhean, those who live in the major cities of the empire have rudimentary reading skills. As would be expected, those who wield power in the economic or religious spheres have the highest literacy.
Science is a rarely studied subject, but religious and moral philosophy common; astrology and mathematics dominate, while astronomy and biology are relatively ignored in those few places where science is practiced. Religious prejudices relegate academicians to a second class status; however, this is changing as the current Theonh is continuing his predecessor's funding of the Great Tower of Iesadhe, an independent secular university. This is a point of conflict with the more conservative and fanatical members of the Dioed.
The art of the Iesadhean is generally focused on religious themes. Whether it be the sculpted pillars of a Dhọmestic temple or the paintings hung in the private bedroom of a merchant lord, the art usually depicts the images of various Theonhes or events of historical importance to the religion. Poetry and songs are commonly used to praise Dhọm and plays in theaters are often of a moral nature. Secular art exists, but these artists are usually patronized only by rich merchants in the major cities. The most popular of Iesadhean artistic endeavors are the tapestries of silk woven in the south.
As would be expected in a theocracy, religion is the most central facet of Iesadhean life and is woven into every fabric of life, from the most profound to the most mundane, as reflected in the theocratic belief that every Theonh is a reincarnation of Abeụldhe. The existence of the Soulshard is not a secret, but only those in the highest ranks of the temple hierarchy understand it what it is and the madness it entails. This ignorance is encouraged by the temple. Although a monotheistic religion, Dhọmism is theoretically tolerant of other religions to the extent that other gods are seen as manifestations of Dhọm or the children of Dhọm. In practice, the laws of heresy are strict and only foreign merchants or dignitaries are allowed to worship any gods other than Dhọm; even in such cases, only under limited circumstances and for only a limited amount of time. This has not prevented the existence of small sects that continue to worship the younger gods in secret; nor has it prevented the more common practice of superstitious rituals.
There have, other the years risen a number of sects within Dhọmism which vary in their practices of mysticism, and their interpretations of the holy book. Two of the most significant sects include Abeulites, who believe that the First Prophet was the only prophet and do not hold any other Theonh in a spiritual light and consider further works to be commentary rather than holy text, and the Theonhites, who believe that every Theonh has been a true prophet and reincarnation of the First Prophet as evidenced by the passing of the Soulshard. A third group, more a point of view than a sect, is reflected in the Followers of Răgth. Militant and zealous, they are found most often amongst the prelates of the martial orders. They hold that there is no other God and that heresy must be burned out with fire and heretics saved by the sword. To the ire of the prelates and some of the members of the Dioed, the Răgthians have been relegated to the fringe by the current Theonh. Finally, there are the Wyrmbane Cultists, a fringe group of fanatics who have taken an obscure passage out of the Book of Arghedhom as their fundamental tenet. They hold reverence for the Wyrmbane tree more so than anything else, believing that the Soulshard stole the spirit of the tree and embedded it in the First Prophet. Needless to say, they are hunted with the Tapestry of Truth with zeal.
Dhọmestic clerics exist in a variety of flavors, but can arbitrarily be broken down into two basic types: priests and prelates. Priests are the benign force of Dhọm and provide a majority of spiritual services for the people. They are organized along a hierarchy with the Theonh and his Dioed at the pinnacle and local temple priests at the lowest end. The prelates are the militant clerics, divided into various orders and monastic groups. Unlike the military, these soldier saints are not directly associated with the daily governance of the empire and remain in their secluded monasteries unless called forth by a priest. Above all others stand the Soulkeepers, elite warrior answering directly to the Theonh.
Anyone who practices thaumaturgy in the empire is known as a spell weaver. This title comes from the belief that there is an astral plane that parallels the real world and thaumaturgists literally weave the material of the astral plane into various spells. Although considered neither good nor evil, magic is strictly regulated in the empire in order to ensure it does not violate the mandate of Dhọm. Thus, all spell weavers must either be members of a clerical organization or register with the Tapestry of Truth in the region that they call home. Even in the empire, spell weavers are an iconoclastic group and most join secret societies rather than register with the Tapestry of Truth. It is only due to their lack of direct assaults against the empire that has saved them from a visit by from the Tapestry of Truth.
Theonh Caelhe has begun to reinterpret the Arghedhọm with regard to magic, believing that it has been interpreted too literally. He has begun to encourage an increase in the study of magic and has attempted to reign in the Tapestry of Truth in their sometimes overzealous enforcement of arcane law. Believing that the lost works of the Dobrai Lords may hold the solution to the madness of the Soulshard, Caelhe has been a fervent supporter of seeking a magical solution to the problem.
The Empire of Iesadhe, like many empires of times past, maintains a strong professional military force divided into twelve legions. The military is well organized and highly disciplined. Soldiers for the legion are recruited during peace time but can be conscripted if the need arises. In addition to the legion, the empire has the authority to conscript all able bodied men for a one year period of service. During this period, these men are not paid but their families receive a subsistence level stipend. Those who refuse conscription are considered engaging in treason and punishable by death or banishment to Durgha.
Each of the major trading houses also maintains mercenary companies which can be hired by the empire if necessary. Finally, the Dhọmestic prelature is organized into various military orders which fight alongside the imperial legions should the need arise. Generally, however, the prelatures only rarely venture forth.
With technological advances learned from the Sheinari and tactical advances learned in response to the Tharged, the military machine of the empire is a presence to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, the same can not be said of imperial naval power, which for all intents and purposes, is non existent. The few vessels that exist in the imperial navy have been bought from the Sheinări and are often manned by mercenaries.
Places of Interest
The imperial capital city is a teeming metropolis of nearly 400,000 inhabitants who call it home and an uncountable number who make pilgrimages to the holy city. Protected by manned walls, it stretches along both sides of the River Iesadhe in the northeast. The city is a place of great diversity where theologians rub shoulders with peddlers and soldiers; the alabaster domes of temples share the skyline with the palatial homes of merchant princes and the cottages of the less fortunate.
The Citadel of Truth
Forbidden to foreigners, the Citadel of Truth is home to the Theonh and forms the crowning glory of the majestic capital city. The citadel, nestled against the river on a man made hill, is surrounded by its own alabaster walls and rises above the city like a beacon. When the sun rises and sets, the walls of the Citadel are painted in the hue of the sky, while under the mid-day sun it glows with an ethereal beauty.
From the distance, the Citadel of Truth appears to be a single structure; however, it is actually a small city within the capital. In the center is the citadel itself, once the palace of the First Princes of Iesadhe. Across from a large, mosaic-tiled plaza is the White Temple, a large domed edifice. Hidden behind the Citadel of Truth is the military barracks of the Citadel Guard. A squat, unassuming structure, the barracks is home to a contingent of Soulkeepers and the elite Fourth Column of the First Imperial Legion.
The Citadel of Light
Named after the Citadel of Truth, this imposing fortress on the northern outskirts of the capital city is the home of the Tapestry of Truth. A large edifice of white stone, this impregnable fortress looms menacingly over the city from a hillock as if a reminder to the citizens to follow a path of righteousness.
Although the Citadel is at a great distance, many people who have windows facing the fortress keep their curtains drawn. One never knows when a Truth-Hunter is watching.
Once the capital of Dobrai, Dobe has become a hotbed of conflict and intrigue. Home to numerous spell weavers and where the Theonh has begun construction of a university, it has drawn the attention of the Tapestry of Truth. Outside of the Citadel of Light, the tapestry fortress on the outskirts of the capital city, Dobe has the largest concentration of Truth Hunters. To add to the tensions of the city, the 7th Imperial Legion has a garrison force in Dobe.
It was from Dobrai that the High Lords practiced their arcane magics. And, the influence of such power remains in Dobe. It is believe that there are vast caverns and ruins beneath the modern city of Dobe, where the foolhardy can find powerful artifacts from this age of magic.
Along the southwestern coast, Rieyale was once a powerful independent nation; however, it was conquered by the empire nearly half a century ago. The proud Rieyalese, however, have not forgotten their history and acts of rebellion continue to occur.
An imperial penal colony, Durgha is an island in the sea of tranquility. Home to heretics and traitors, it is a barren and inhospitable land with treacherous water currents and reefs that make escape near impossible. The island is as barren astrally as it is physically. The little mana that flows across the island is fragile and quick to unravel. Rogue spell weavers imprisoned on the island often find the confinement the least of their punishment.
Home to the pilgrimage city of Rinbhe, this island in the southern cusp of the Sea of Tranquility is peppered with shrines and monuments. The Bridge of Ascension, over two miles long and built over decades and with the blood of innumerable artisans and laborers, connects the island to the mainland.
Wyrmbane Copse
Located a days journey from the capital city, the Wyrmbane copse holds obvious significance as the site where the First Prophet was touched by the Wyrmbane Soulshard. Now a beautiful garden maintained by an army of monks, the copse is heavily traveled by pilgrims futile hoping to touch the original Wyrmbane Tree. Such contact is strictly forbidden.


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Labor will vote in the Senate today to re-instate the ban on the Geelong Stars capacity to trawl at night.
The ban was put in place in May following unacceptable by-catch levels including the netting of nine dolphins.
Since October 2014, the Abbott Turnbull Government has been sitting on the report of the Labor Government-initiated Expert Panel on a Declared Commercial Fishing Activity.
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So you want to pay off debt? Not sure how you'll find the money to make extra payments?
If you're wondering how to get out of debt quickly, you'll need to be prepared to make some changes in your life but you can probably squeeze the extra money from your existing budget without having to take on extra jobs.
I personally had around $30,000 in consumer debt (things like personal loans and credit cards) which needed to be paid back so I could travel and live a debt-free lifestyle.
I made a lot of drastic changes to my finances in order to become debt free. I'm still constantly optimising my finances – the work is never done!
When I was getting started on paying down debt, I decided to give up a lot of my 'creature comforts' to achieve my goal.
Here are 11 of the things I no longer pay for, which give me a huge financial cushion!
I know, I know, I know. Every single blogger in the entire universe says this. But I'm obsessed with coffee and buying a home espresso machine has saved me thousands.
I used to spend $5 a day on coffee. Now I spend maybe $5 a week on milk and ground coffee and make a kick-ass coffee at home in my lovely espresso machine.
Public transport
In the year we saved shedloads of cash for travel, I gave up my daily return bus ride to work and started cycling to my office.
Not only did I save about $30 per week, but I also lost 20 pounds and had the best muscle definition in my legs.
Credit card interest
I used to just pay the minimum balance each and every month. Needless to say, I paid thousands in credit card interest over the years.
I finally broke the cycle and paid off my credit card debt so now credit cards are simply an awesome life tool to help me live better. I pay the balance in full each month and never pay interest.
I estimate I'd spend $50 on alcohol in a quiet weekend, and over $200 if there was a good DJ in town and an all-nighter was on the cards. I was a total party girl so big weekends were more the norm than quiet nights in (no regrets, those were some of the best times of my life).
After I started to hustle hard to pay down my debt (working extra jobs) I had no free time to party and this cost just disappeared.
Haircuts and colours at the salon
Salon visits used to run me at least $150 a pop. Before I could afford a salon I would dye my hair all kinds of crazy colours (blue, fire truck red) with home kits.
Now, I've embraced my natural mousy brown colour and purchased a good pair of hair cutting scissors. I'm quite lucky to have dead straight hair so it's very easy to cut myself.
For a tutorial on how to cut your own hair, go here.
I started smoking when I was 14 and tried to quit about 6 times. I finally succeeded in 2009, more for my health than finances. But I'm so glad I quit when I did. I don't miss it at all and not smoking saves me a lot of cash.
Gym memberships
I'm a perpetual joiner so I always had an active gym membership and barely used it. I closed my gym membership when I started cycling to work and haven't looked back.
Just recently, I joined a gym for a three-month trial and sure enough, I never had the time to work out.
The best way for me to exercise is by incorporating workouts into my regular day so cycling to work or walking to get the groceries works for me.
Fancy handbags
OK so I may not have completely given up on beautiful handbags (you should see the gorgeous black clutch I got from Fossil on a recent trip to Orlando) but I no longer go shopping, so I don't get tempted.
I haven't purchased a new handbag since 2014.
Laundry service
We used to have an enormous bag of laundry washed and dried each Saturday for $20.
It was actually excellent value but we moved to a different apartment with a coin laundry so we couldn't resist getting the same service for $4, albeit with a lot more manual input from us.
4 lunches per week
No, I didn't work a four day week #goals, but I don't react well to total deprivation so I brought my lunch from home four days each week and got a fancy lunch on Fridays.
A car
From the time I departed for Australia in September 2003 until my return to New Zealand in April 2013, I did not own a car.
There were a brief few months when I had an old beater in Sydney that cost four times its purchase price in repairs within the first few months, but I got rid of that quick smart.
You know what, I didn't even miss a single one of these things when I was serious about paying down debt.
I now have a car (an 18-year-old Toyota Corolla that will be driven until it dies) but I still live quite happily without daily takeaway coffees, a laundry service, smoking (ugh!) and frequent drinking.
You'll need to make some big changes to get out of debt and save money, but it's totally possible to make huge savings in your everyday life if you're prepared to change (these are some habits I recommend adopting).
I never thought I could give up shopping, daily coffee or smoking (!!) but I've done all three and I'm all the better for it.
I now have no bad debt other than a small mortgage and have the freedom to travel when I want. Living a debt-free lifestyle is awesome, and totally worth the hard work.
If you want to change your life, you have to do things differently. As my old Weight Watchers leader used to say, "nothing changes if nothing changes".
What small step could you take right now to change your future?


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SOMERSET – Gov. Chris Christie says he's still in constant contact with President Barack Obama on the recovery efforts in the state following the devastation left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
The governor told reporters he spoke with the president last night at about 6, saying the two discussed recovery efforts in the state.
"I gave him an update on power and on fuel," Christie said. "And then I started talking to him about rebuilding the Jersey shore."
Christie said his conversation with the newly re-elected president didn't stray into politics, explaining their discussion was strictly geared toward rebuilding.
"I simply congratulated him on his win," said Christie, adding that the two men then immediately went into talking about the state's recovery effort.


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VERMILLION, S.D. -- The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) is one of the top-ten most-popular medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. Schools appearing on the list were recognized for enrolling the highest percentage of accepted students – 74 percent or greater. SSOM ranked seventh, ahead of the University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and the University of Kansas Medical Center topped the list.
"The USD Sanford School of Medicine is proud of our medical students and pleased that they in turn think so highly of us. The School's accomplishments and high national standing are a direct result of having great students," said Mary Nettleman, M.D., M.S., M.A.C.P., dean of the Sanford School of Medicine and vice president of health affairs at USD.
This is the third time in recent months that the Sanford School of Medicine has been ranked nationally. In May, the American Academy of Family Physicians named the School to its top-ten list for producing family physicians, and in March, U.S. News & World Report ranked the med school in its top ten list for rural medicine.
For more information, please visit www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/the-short-list-grad-school/articles/2012/06/19/10-most-popular-medical-schools-2.


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Jayde Nicole at The Data Awards 1/28 and Leaving Katsuya 2/2
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Lauren Conrad Talks 'Sweet Little Lies'
Former reality TV star Lauren Conrad, of The Hills fame, is super excited to talk about her latest book, "Sweet Little Lies," (Harper Collins Canada) the follow up to the best-selling book, "L.A. Candy." The second book in the series continues to be "loosely" based on Conrad's life in L.A. and her experience being on the highest rated reality show. Conrad recently spoke to Tribute's Toni-Marie Ippolito about being an author, making her way into the movies, the importance of taking a break, and on the pressures of being beautiful in Hollywood.
Congratulations on your book "Sweet Little Lies!" Did you ever think you'd become and author?
Conrad: Uh, No!
Your first book was such a success, and on the New York Times Best Seller's List! Was that shocking to you? How did you react to that?
Conrad: I was just really excited, I think. They had said that there was a chance, so we were kind of waiting, waiting, waiting. And I remember a group of people that was traveling with on my first book tour with me called me on a conference call and all told me together and I was so excited.
I think it shocked a lot of people and that must have been an accomplishment in itself for you.
Conrad: It was. I had worked so hard on that first book and it was just very gratifying. I don't think a lot of people took me seriously when I began writing and it was nice to have it acknowledged.
Absolutely, and it's not easy writing either!
Conrad: Yeah! (laughs)
Did you find writing "Sweet Little Lies", more challenging or a little bit easier?
Conrad: Yeah, I actually found it easier. The first book was a learning experience. I had to learn the whole process and I think I also had to learn to schedule writing time for myself. I had lived my life for years on a schedule and this was the first time where I would have full days to write. It was also teaching myself how to do that. Everything was very new to me. The second time around, I had a better idea of how it was done. I gave myself more time to write and become less procrastinating (giggles) so it was more enjoyable. Also, the storyline was a little more fun to write because in the first book I had to make character introductions, and set the scene and the situations they were in. And in the second book I got to just jump right into it.
Speaking of the situations and the characters, how much of it do you really draw on from your real life?
Conrad: Um, most of the things that I draw from my real life are…
I've watched every episode of The Hills, so I know that whole story!
Conrad:(laughs) There's more of the emotional thing that the characters go through. That's one of the great thing about writing is that you get to be in someone's head, so I think there's a lot of situations where you know, you're going through things and it can be, you know, a little overwhelming and it's all very new. So I think that's more where I drew from. More of their emotional trips that they took rather than specific things the characters go through. But, I mean, there are definitely things that are comparable to experiences I had.
Taking bits from your experience, was it therapeutic for you to write these books and put it all out there?
Conrad: Yeah, it actually really was! It's definitely scaled back a bit because it's written as a teen series, so I kind of PG-13 it (laughs). I toned a lot of things down. But I also didn't want the book to be a complete downer so I tried to bring a little bit of humor to it. But, yes there is something very therapeutic about writing experiences similar to those you've been through.
What was the writing process like for you as whole, did you write at certain times of the day or did you just write whenever you felt creative?
Conrad:I was on a deadline, so I wrote whenever I could. One thing that was really nice was that it was so different from what I had been doing. I had spent so much time on television and whenever I was working I had to, you know, do full makeup and do my hair and try and put together outfits. Most that that book I wrote in my pajamas!
So that was really nice, I was like "I look awful right now and no one even knows!" It's just great (giggles).
I know that you are a busy girl, and once you ended the show, you plugged away at your fashion line. How do you fit all this into your busy schedule?
Conrad: Well, when I first left the show I told everyone that I worked with that I really needed a break. I had been going non-stop for years and I just wanted a bit of time to stop and take a breath and I had a few months where I didn't have much to do and I absolutely hated it.
I hated having spare time. I tried to take up hobbies. I had a weird baking phase where I was baking everyday and I took dance classes and I just did all these things that I couldn't do before and I realized that I just love being busy. I love having a full schedule everyday and always being a little bit sleep deprived and just kind of love that lifestyle.
It's a crazy thing for a lot of us today that we feel that way, but I'm glad you did get a little bit of time to recharge.
Conrad: Oh yeah it was probably good for me mentally, it's also for me to know that, now that I'm getting busy again that this really is what I want and I should never complain about it.
Yeah I think you're going on the track, I like where you're going with your projects.
Conrad: Oh, thank you!
So your first book, "L.A. Candy" is going to be made into a movie!
Conrad: It is! I'm so excited.
That must be so exciting. How did this come about? Is this something you pursued?
Conrad: Well we were in talks about the idea of taking the book series and turning it into a television series. Then it started getting interest from different people about turning it into a movie, which I had never really thought about before. It was actually on my book tour, that I had to come up with an outline for a movie version because it's really meant to be told over a period of several years, which is hard to do with a movie. So, I came up with a format and it was funny because the idea just kind of hit me in the middle of an interview I was doing and I was like "Ah that's it!"(laughs)
The creativity light bulb hits.
Conrad: Yes! It was literally a light bulb moment, and I went and wrote it down and I pitched it and found someone who was interested and so now we're in the process of making it into a movie.
How involved will you be in this project?
Conrad: Very! Anyone who knows me knows I can be a control freak with things I love doing. I love doing fashion and I love writing, so everything I've done I'm really involved with, so it's not really work to me because I'm enjoying it. This is something I want to learn how to do. We're still in the very early stages, but I've been in pitch meetings with writers and I'm learning the process and it's really fun for me.
Are you still designing your fashion line for Kohls?
Conrad: I am. I actually just got back last night and we did a two-day shoot in Palm Springs, which was really fun. That line is doing really well and I'm very happy with it and I'm actually, right now, just putting together the business plan to bring another line, which I can't really talk about yet (giggles) but I'm really looking forward to it.
You're also coming out with a fashion book.
Conrad: Oh the style guide, yes. Whether it's just because people have a very hectic lifestyle or that they've never really been really into fashion, the book outlines the essentials that you need to have in your closet—from how to shop online to a packing list, a lot of tips, how to shop vintage. It will be released the same time as my third book.
Yes! You have a third book that's coming out following "Sweet Little Lies." Have you completed that yet?
Conrad: Oh no! (laughs)
Come on, you're not superwoman?
Conrad: (laughs) No I'm still writing that one. I just finished chapter three! But I finished my stylebook. So I've finished one of those.
You seem to be doing such great things and I think you're an inspiration for a lot of people who are looking up to you, a lot of the fans that you have from the Hills. It was actually a smart move on your part leaving the show.
Conrad: OH! That is the first time I've heard that and that's so nice to hear!
I don't mean it in a bad way, you were very entertaining on the show, but look what you're now accomplishing.
Conrad: Oh, well thank you. I actually had this girl walk over to me to the other day, I was sick and I really wanted soup, so I went to this place Jerry's Deli in LA. I was just sitting there eating chicken noodle soup, and this girl walks and kind of stands over me and I look up and she says, "You have ruined my Tuesday nights" and walks away.
And I was like, "Do I know this person? Did I do something to them on a Tuesday?" (laughs)
Yeah people get really dedicated to there television schedules…
Conrad: They do.
But do you miss being on The Hills at all?
Conrad: I don't. I miss the people I got to work with. That's about it. I miss the crewmembers and the producers, and everyone who worked on that show, we were all such great people. And if I'm very lucky someday I will be able to work with them again, but we'll see.
Does that mean you would you do another reality show?
Conrad: I would never do another reality show based on my personal life. I just got that back and I love it and I'm never giving it away! (giggles) But I also want to get into production, so I can go sit in the production vans with them and watch other people film.
Just on another note, there's been a lot of stuff in the news about Heidi Montag's plastic surgery. What are your thoughts on the question of beauty in Hollywood and the pressure. How do you deal with all that?
Conrad: Well, (sighs) I don't know, I think it's hard because when you're a girl, and I was probably going through the worst of it at the time, you criticize yourself the most. So yeah. there are definitely days when you come home and you think, "I'm fat and I'm ugly and this and that." But you just have to look at the bigger picture and instead think, "You know what? I'm healthy and I'm fortunate and I think that there are people a lot worse off than me. You kind of have to put things in perspective.
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Whitney Port, Roxy Olin and Alex Lobel meet the 'Jersey Shore' cast
Roxy: "I love @whitneyEVEport(above)and "Ohh snap!"
Roxy: "Wow! @whitneyeveport and the Situation!!"
Sn00ki: "With whit wheww love mtv"
Alex: " Ok one more"
Alex: "Putting a little city in the shore @roxyolin @whitneyEVEport"
Roxy: "I learned how to fist pump..from the greatest!"
Roxy: "Omg it is @itsthesituation"
And one of Roxy and Alex
Roxy tweeted: "Its snowing @AlexLobel"
Alex: "RT 130am massage?"
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Spencer Pratt Says He's Been Crying Every Day Lately
We've seen a lot of emotions from Spencer Pratt over the years — anger, pride and definitely plenty of confusion — but we never thought we'd see the day when he actually breaks down in tears! That's apparently what his life has come to, at least according to him. "Today was [Heidi Montag] and my 24 day of Kundalini Yoga!" he tweeted Feb. 1. "I have been crying out all my built up emotions daily!" Like many forms of yoga, Kundalini is supposed to result in mental and spiritual growth — but we find it hard to believe that Spencer is really all that sad.
Seriously, Spencer, we'd like to know where all this sudden emotion is coming from. Are you torn apart over Heidi's massive plastic surgery, or possibly the fact that her debut album Superficial (which you produced) was a total flop? Please fill us in. If there's a real, compassionate human being hidden deep down inside you somewhere, we'd like to know!
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Olivia Palermo - scans
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Stephanie Pratt - scans
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And the Winner of the L.A. Candy Contest is....
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Kelly Cutrone Sets You Straight
You've seen fashion-industry power-publicist Kelly Cutrone dishing out her unflinching advice to her famous protégés, Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port. But last week OK! asked you what guidance you'd like to hear from Kelly.
Here are her answers.
Hey Kelly, I was wondering what you would tell someone who wants to enter the fashion industry. I am currently still in university and want to get as much experience as I can now, but I am finding it hard to find opportunities as I am not near a central fashion location. What would you suggest I do now to potentially help my future job chances in the fashion/PR world? Emily
Dear Emily,
If you want to work in the fashion industry, your choice of internships becomes key. That's where you start making yourself into a brand.
Select which companies to approach according to where you want your career to go. If you want to work for a luxury fashion brand, you should do all the research you can on the luxury brands, from Louis Vuitton to Dior to Givenchy to even more cutting edge brands like Rick Owens. Or if you want to be a contemporary, fun girl who does lots of trade shows then you should find out about companies like Betsey Johnson and Steve Madden.
Associate accordingly with brands that represent where you want to be five years from now.
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Here are her answers.
Hey Kelly, I was wondering what you would tell someone who wants to enter the fashion industry. I am currently still in university and want to get as much experience as I can now, but I am finding it hard to find opportunities as I am not near a central fashion location. What would you suggest I do now to potentially help my future job chances in the fashion/PR world? Emily
Dear Emily,
If you want to work in the fashion industry, your choice of internships becomes key. That's where you start making yourself into a brand.
Select which companies to approach according to where you want your career to go. If you want to work for a luxury fashion brand, you should do all the research you can on the luxury brands, from Louis Vuitton to Dior to Givenchy to even more cutting edge brands like Rick Owens. Or if you want to be a contemporary, fun girl who does lots of trade shows then you should find out about companies like Betsey Johnson and Steve Madden.
Associate accordingly with brands that represent where you want to be five years from now.
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Died: 1933 AD
Categories: Humanitarian, Politician
1883 – Born on June 18th in Salto, Uruguay. Uruguayan humanitarian, journalist, jurist, and politician.
1913 – Brum's first major posts were as minister of public education.
1914 – Became the minister of foreign affairs.
1917 – He served on the commission that revised the Uruguayan constitution.
1919 – He was the first president of the country under the new constitution.
1920 – He enunciated Brum Doctrine.
1923-1931 – He became director of the prominent publication El Día ("The Day") and was president of the National Council of Administration.
– He was responsible for instituting free and compulsory primary education, for founding public libraries, and for distributing free food to the unemployed and destitute, in addition to enhancing his country's prestige in the field of foreign relations.
1933 – Died on March 31st in Montevideo.
– Brum remained so firmly dedicated to democracy that he shot himself rather than surrender to police whom Terra had sent to arrest all Council members and all congressmen who were opposing him.


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Kuala Terengganu, KT in short, is located at the east coast of the Peninsula Malaysia and at the mouth of the Sungai Terengganu (or Terengganu River) that empties here into the South China Sea. It is the capital of the state of Terengganu, which forms, together with Kedah and Kelatan, the heartland of Malay culture. KT is a good stop for one or 2 days before moving on along the east coast or towards the National Park / Tasik Kenyir.
Johor Bahru is the state capital of the state of Johor and the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia. Most tourists don't stop here and just pass through the city on their way to or out of Singapore. JB is a major local transportation hub however. Since it is just across the causeway from Singapore, some travellers use it as a hub to visit Singapore from here (lower accommodation prices) or to board the train, bus or airplane.


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In home based massages have a great deal of benefits over traveling to per day spa or massage center. Take a look at several important things about receiving spa therapies within the ease your own home.
No driving afterwords
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Pro-long the comfort benefits
An home based massage lets you really prolong your relaxation. It is possible to schedule the appointment right before retiring to the evening. Or you can plan a warm bath or another relaxation ritual pre and post your massage.
Experience deeper relaxation
Relaxation requires focusing your attention within and withdrawing it from the five senses and also the external world. If you visit another spot to receive massage, your senses are generally on high alert due to sensory input from the new space.
When you're at home, you're so acquainted with the room, that you are better suited relax more quickly. This helps you progress deeper into relaxation in the session. So if you are getting a massage for stress relief, then in-home massages delivers more stress relief in one session
Be given a full hour, not 50 minutes
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Quarterback Drew Stanton has agreed to a contract with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Sunday.
Terms were not disclosed but his agent, Mike McCartney, tweeted that his client received a two-year deal.
Excited for QB @drewstanton agreeing to a 2 year deal with the @Browns— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 25, 2018
Stanton becomes the second quarterback added by the Browns this offseason, joining Tyrod Taylor, who was acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills and is expected to start this season.
The Browns are also expected to draft a quarterback in next month's NFL draft, possibly with the No. 1 overall pick. The Browns also own the No. 4 pick in the first round. The team has said that if it selects a quarterback in the draft, it would prefer that he doesn't play this season.
A career backup, Stanton, 33, started 13 games in five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals while filling in for an injured Carson Palmer. Stanton adds another veteran to the Browns quarterback group; if healthy, he would figure to back up Taylor. Stanton's signing may not bode well for Cody Kessler's future in Cleveland.
Four of those starts came in 2017 after Palmer broke an arm in Week 7. Stanton went 3-1 as a starter last season and was 9-4 overall with Arizona. Last season, Stanton was injured in Week 10 and was replaced by Blaine Gabbert for five games, but he reclaimed the starting job for the final two games, including a 26-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Bruce Arians' last game as coach.
After the season, receiver Larry Fitzgerald said Stanton had been playing with a torn ACL, which the quarterback denied. However, Stanton did say in February that he's dealing with a bone bruise.
Before his start in Week 2 of the 2014 season, Stanton had gone 1,365 days between regular-season appearances. He played for the Detroit Lions from 2008 to 2010, appearing in 12 games.
In 2008, Stanton threw 17 passes with no starts for the winless Lions. He now joins a Browns team that went winless in 2017.
ESPN's Josh Weinfuss contributed to this report.


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We are looking for £10,000 to expand our small workshop and offer more of Bette's wonderful natural cleaning remedies. In return for your investment we will share our fantastic products with you and offer you the chance to come and make traditional, cold processed soaps and cleaning products with us here in the cotswolds.
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Our mission at Mangle & Wringer is to help people look after their homes in a simple, safe, yet effective way, without relying on the growing number of harmful toxins contained in most conventional cleaning products.
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I set up Mangle & Wringer because I've always been concerned about the number of toxic chemicals we use to clean our homes and the so called battle we have with dirt and bacteria.In 2004 I met a wonderful local lady called Bette who'd been cleaning homes for more than 50 years. She shared my concern about 'modern' cleaning products and the effects they may have on our health. Having grown up in the 1930's and 40's, she was worried about the increasing number of chronic diseases and allergies she saw, especially in children, that hadn't existed when she was young.I was fascinated when she told me about the natural cleaning remedies she'd made during her years in service and whilst running a successful laundry business and I was honoured when she passed her vast collection of treasured family recipes and notebooks on to me in 2009. Creating Mangle & Wringer in memory of Bette has allowed me to share her wonderful products and her vast wealth of knowledge.
At Mangle & Wringer we believe manufacturers should be totally transparent about what's in their products. It's important to us that you know exactly what you're buying. We believe you should be able to look at the label on each of our products, recognise the ingredients and make an informed choice. Because all our products are made in our workshop by hand, we know exactly what goes into them and where the ingredients come from, down to the women's cooperative in Ghana that supplies our coconut oil, and if you have any questions about anything in our products we're always happy to answer them.We're a very small company at the moment, but we'd like to grow. We would like to buy ingredients, bottles and labels, for example, in larger quantities so we can offer our products to a wider audience and, because Bette's books are crammed full of lots more exciting recipes we'd like to expand the range and move into a larger workshop in our Cotswold barn.We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop so we can show you exactly what we do.


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It is hot outside so we wanted to share some ways to excite your child(ren) about reading over the Summer.
Our Howard County Library had a Kick-Off of their Summer Reading Game at the Miller Branch on Saturday, May 30th. Click HERE for more information.
In your child's Monday Folder on May 18th you should have found a summer reading list compiled by Howard County Schools Library Media Specialists and Howard County Librarians. If you can not lay your hands on that paper copy you can click HERE for an electronic version.
To help your child exercise their mind over the summer click RtP_SummerLearning_Spanish_1.pdf to download an article provided by National Association of Elementary School Principals.
A Spanish Language version is available click RtP_SummerLearning_Spanish_1.pdf to download.
If you would like access to our FREE e-Tools over the summer click here to access our library media page. Students in grades 2-5 can find the passwords for these resources on page 14 of their agenda books. A paper copy of the e-Tools passwords was sent home to all Kindergarten and First Grade students the last week of school.


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Happy Sunday!! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Yesterday we went for a short walk in town and took photos of Sand sweater which, I believe, will become the most wearable machine knit piece in my wardrobe from now on. I washed it with hair conditioner and the fabric softened so much. I was afraid it was going to be too stiff knit with such textured stitch and in mercerized cotton, but a good bath solved this problem. I am officially in "knit-love"!
The seams are flat and don't pucker – yay!! Knit experiments are always slightly nerve wrecking. When you are knitting from the pattern, you know exactly what you get in the end, and "blind" knitting can definitely turn against you with bad surprises! I am glad I avoided it this time.
The sweater is knit in my favorite color; I started to wear bright colors only after our move 4 years ago. My usual daily color palette used to be black, beige, white, grey and brown. I feel very "me" in this sweater!
One more time I am convinced that finishing "makes" the sweater in the end. I just can't get over all the cute details that only a knitter will notice (so happy I have you guys to gush about them! 🙂 ) Faux I-cord hem…
Crochet slip stitch + I-cord neckline… I know that finishing process can become tedious at some point, but it surely feels great wearing a handmade piece of knitwear and know that all the ends are securely hidden, all the edges are trimmed and the sweater had its well-deserved blocking time.
Wish you a wonderful Sunday!