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It's time for Goal Planning Monday. I was sick most of last week. It was a full week besides...not much accomplished. I'm OK with it though.
Last week:
1. Keep up to date with my scripture memory group.(I have been keeping current with memorized verses. I memorized 1 of the 2 new ones for last week. Still working on one of them.)
3. Write and finish Scaredy Cat reading review. (YES!)
4. Start IEW review. (Not yet.)
5. Other blogging (Yes!)
6. Run if I feel better (I didn't run at all because I was sick.)
7. Start summer bucket list (Not yet.)
8. Sew sink skirt....seriously...this needs to get done!! (UGH...don't ask!)
This week:
1. Keep up to date with my scripture memory group.
3. Start IEW review.
4. Other blogging
5. Secret project I don't want to reveal in case the person it is for is reading. :)
6. Run if I feel better.
7. Start summer bucket list
8. Sew sink skirt (should I even bother putting this on the list?)
9. Have Emma and Ryan finish their HP tests and mail them in.


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South African environmental campaigner Jonathan Deal was today awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for his work in the fight against hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo.
Each year, the Goldman Environmental Foundation selects grassroots activists from around the world to honour them for their work. With an individual cash prize of $150 000 (close on R1.5m), it is the largest award for grassroots environmental activism in the world.
Deal received the Prize at an awards ceremony in San Francisco on Monday 15 April, 2013. He is one of six recipients of the award for 2013. Other winners were honoured for their work in marshland restoration, solid waste management, marble mining, and coal plant emissions.
Deal is the second South African to be recognized with the Goldman Prize. Bobby Peek was awarded the Prize in 1998 for his fight against industrial pollution in the South Durban region.
"This award coincided with the end of an especially difficult year in the hard fought campaign against fracking," said Deal.
"Even though I have had to keep the news to myself since November, it has been an enormous inspiration. I have done nothing in this campaign for my personal benefit, however, the recognition from people on the other side of the world has been a great encouragement. The value of the prize has already manifested itself in our organisation, Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG), because I have been able to pay salaries to staff that have worked for two years without, and commit to other expenses that have assisted us in reaching out to rural communities." Continue reading


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China Construction Bank Corporation (HKG:0939) Trading Outlook
HEFFX Notes China Construction Bank Corporation
Overall, the bias in prices is: Upwards.
Short term: Prices are moving.
Intermediate term: Prices are trending.
Note: this chart shows extraordinary price action to the upside.
The projected upper bound is: 5.90.
The projected lower bound is: 5.45.
The projected closing price is: 5.67.
CCB closed up 0.120 at 5.660. Volume was 100% above average (neutral) and Bollinger Bands were 21% narrower than normal.
Open High Low Close Volume
5.590 5.710 5.530 5.660 583,994,496
Technical Outlook
Short Term: Overbought
Intermediate Term: Bullish
Long Term: Bullish
Moving Averages: 10-period 50-period
Close: 5.38 5.22
Volatility: 28 28
Volume: 307,012,576 332,537,248
Short-term traders should pay closer attention to buy/sell arrows while intermediate/long-term traders should place greater emphasis on the Bullish or Bearish trend reflected in the lower ribbon.
CCB is currently 11.7% above its 200-period moving average and is in an upward trend. Volatility is relatively normal as compared to the average volatility over the last 10 periods. Our volume indicators reflect volume flowing into and out of 0939.HK at a relatively equal pace (neutral). Our trend forecasting oscillators are currently bullish on 0939.HK and have had this outlook for the last 49 periods.
HEFFX Momentum China Construction Bank Corporation
Momentum is a general term used to describe the speed at which prices move over a given time period. Generally, changes in momentum tend to lead to changes in prices. This expert shows the current values of four popular momentum indicators.
Stochastic Oscillator
One method of interpreting the Stochastic Oscillator is looking for overbought areas (above 80) and oversold areas (below 20). The Stochastic Oscillator is 91.7525. This is an overbought reading. However, a signal is not generated until the Oscillator crosses below 80 The last signal was a buy 7 period(s) ago.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The RSI shows overbought (above 70) and oversold (below 30) areas. The current value of the RSI is 69.07. This is not a topping or bottoming area. A buy or sell signal is generated when the RSI moves out of an overbought/oversold area. The last signal was a sell 42 period(s) ago.
Commodity Channel Index (CCI)
The CCI shows overbought (above 100) and oversold (below -100) areas. The current value of the CCI is 212.This is an overbought reading. However, a signal isn't generated until the indicator crosses below 100. The last signal was a buy 7 period(s) ago.
The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence indicator (MACD) gives signals when it crosses its 9 period signal line. The last signal was a buy 2 period(s) ago.
China Construction Bank Corporation is a commercial bank. The Bank operates its businesses through corporate banking business, including corporate deposit, corporate credit loan, asset custody, enterprise annuity, trade financing, international settlement, international financing and value-added services, among others, and personal banking business, including personal deposit, loan, bank card services, private bank services, foreign exchange trading and gold trading services, among others. The Bank also involves in the provision of electronic banking, Internet banking, mobile phone banking and telephone banking services, insurance products, including life insurance, property insurance, health insurance and others, as well as fund management and wealth investment services. The Bank operates its businesses in domestic and overseas markets.
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The role and performance of Herodotus as Narrator of the Histories
Claxton, Cynthia Lois
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This dissertation examines the importance of Herodotus as narrator of the Histories. It is noted that Herodotus assumes the stance of both an overt and covert narrator. Herodotus narrates most of the Histories in a very overt fashion. There are sections, however, that Herodotus relates in a much more covert manner by withdrawing his own persona as investigator and historian. In these passages, he narrates the events in such a way that they are presented as virtual mimetic reenactments of their original occurrence. In type of presentation, Herodotus keeps his presence as narrator as minimally detectable as possible so that the reader will have the impression that he has been shown what happened rather than merely told.Chapter One discusses overt and covert narration and Herodotus' place in the development of Greek historiography. Chapter Two discusses Herodotus' use of overt narration and the types of personal statements made by Herodotus are noted. Additional examples of these types of personal expressions are listed in four appendices. In Chapter Three, Herodotus' use of covert narration in the telling of a traditional tale is examined. The analysis of three passages reveals how a covert narrator may shape his readers' perceptions of a character without directly intruding into the text, how important dialogue is in mimetic presentation and how direct speech may be used to present information directly from the points of view of the characters. Herodotus' use of covert narration in his account of historical events is discussed in Chapter Four. Through the analysis of three passages, it is seen that Herodotus adapts the techniques of covert narration discussed in Chapter Three to his account of certain historical events. Herodotus effaces his presence in order to give the impression that a mimetically accurate account is being presented. He recognizes that this type of narration provides a self-explanatory picture of the event. The historian/narrator allows the historical personages to tell their own story. The points of view of the individuals and the conflicting issues in the event thus avoid the appearance of having been filtered through the eyes of the historian.


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Despite centuries of controversy, no evidence exists to prove that this is not a portrait of the third wife of a successful merchant, Francesco di Bartolommeo del Giocondo. Layers of varnish have darkened the work but cannot hide what is the quintessence of Leonardos style. The blending of many thin layers of paint renders the curve of La Giocondas cheeks, the puffiness around her eyes and the folds of skin at the corners of her mouth. If those lips do smile, what is their secret?
MONA LISA (c. 1503-07)Oil on Panel
The enigma seems tied in with the landscape behind her. A bridge and a road, both cut off on either end, are the only signs of human life. Characteristic of the artist are the lunar precipices seen through the mist. The sfumato effect softens details and deepens the mystery.
If the sitter is indeed a bride, wealthy enough to have a portrait painted, she is curiously without adornment. No jewels relieve the sombre tones of her dress. The only ornamentation, in fact, is a knot-design along the top of her bodice, a motif obsessively repeated in Leonardos drawings (and some of his paintings) without commentary or explanation.


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adidas Baseball unveils special edition "Splash Pack" for the MLB postseason
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adidas Baseball today unveiled their new "Splash Pack" baseball cleats – a collection of special edition footwear commemorating those teams advancing to postseason play.
Inspired by the heartfelt post-game celebrations where players drench their coaches with coolers after a monumental win, the "Splash Pack" cleats were designed to remind athletes of that moment and inspire them to strive for greatness in their postseason games. Featuring a moisture-like effect via textured droplets on the upper that represent actual splashes of liquid, the cleats also feature a drink cooler graphic inside of the tongue and ice cube designs on the sock liner to evoke a feeling of celebration. Leading with a lemon-lime colorway, the "Splash Pack" cleats will also be available in neon orange, blue, red, and black iterations to match various team uniforms.
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The adizero Afterburner, the lightest cleat in the game, takes the baseball cleat silhouette to the next level by incorporating a sneaker profile and redefining fit, feel and lightweight construction. With a refined shape that is sculpted to be aerodynamic and wrap around the foot in order to provide a sock-like feel, the new TECHFIT breathable, compression bootie allows for flexibility and movement through the ankle, while an articulated heel helps deliver a lockdown sensation that makes the cleat feel like an extension of the foot for multidirectional movement and control.
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This issue includes the collection of the 2019 Spanish Euro coins, presented in a limited edition in a practical numbered blister that protects the coins and, at the same time, allows the perfect visualization of both sides of them. The maximum circulation of this Euroset with coins minted in 2019 is 15,000 units. This year the collection includes a 2 Euro commemorative coin dedicated to the historic centre of Ávila and its churches outside the city walls, which were declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1985.
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The killing of President Park raises questions and tensions
It was one of the most bizarre killings of a head of state in history. Late last week President Park Chung Hee, 61, strongman ruler of the Republic of South Korea since 1961, was shot at a dinner party by the chief of his own intelligence service in what was first described by a government spokesman as an "accident." Later, officials revealed that it was a well-planned assassination.
Within hours of the shocking event, the South Korean Cabinet went into emergency session. Former Premier Choi...
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Thanks for stopping by, unless you clicked on this website by mistake, then thanks for stopping by and maybe I'll see you again. Now that we've met, it would be rude for us not to say hi again, it would be quite awkward really if we passed each other on the internet and didn't say hi, just avoided eye contact and just kept typing… but if you have found me, and meant to find me, then welcome to the home of freelancer, copywriter, author and playwright, Clare Griffin.
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Clare Griffin is an Amazon Best Selling and award winning author of young adult, contemporary and historical fiction.
Clare grew up in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia which in hindsight was the perfect place to grow up for a writer. With nothing much else to do except ride bikes, climb trees, write and read books, Clare's imagination was created. Mostly this is a good thing. Unless she is in a house alone, at night, then this is a very scary thing.
Her first book was an autobiography about the exciting things she had done in life thus far…at age eight. In later years this was followed by pages and articles of fan fiction about the Backstreet Boys and her imaginary girl band that was bigger and better then the Spice Girls. Big imagination, remember?
She is now based in Melbourne, Australia and her work has appeared in numerous publications online and in print. Clare's freelance work has covered features, interviews, profiles, sports journalism, reviews, copywriting, travel writing, plays and ghostwriting. She has written copy and procedure writing for Australian and international companies. Clare's fiction writing covers young adult, contemporary, historical fiction and plays.
She has a BA in Professional Writing and can quite often be caught daydreaming about her latest book boyfriend. Her debut novel Tumble was published in 2016 and her 10 minute play The Karma Fairy came runner up in the 2017 Take Ten Writing Festival. In 2017 Clare released her novella Happily Ever After She has an obsession with 80s music and movies, tea and cheeseburgers. She lives with her husband, sons, a retired Greyhound and too many shoes.*
2015 – Winner – C1 Blitz First Chapter Competition – Tumble – Industry Professional Category – Freshly Squeezed Reads
2017 – People's Choice Runner Up -Take Ten Writing Festival – The Karma Fairy – Gemco Theatre Company
2019 – Third Place – Selling Submissions Romance Writers of Australia
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[This article was previously published on AffirmingSpirit.com. It has been revised and updated for the enjoyment of blog-readers.]
Possibilities for Improvement
Whenever someone wants to create change in their life, whether it be to their body, their home, their relationships, their career, their income, or all of the above, they first have to be able to develop a positive concept of "what is possible". It is from that place of positive possibilities that they can determine what the next steps will be, for otherwise they would not know where to start.
What IS Possible?
The answer to that question depends entirely on who you ask! What's interesting about 'what is possible?' is that the answer is not a one-size-fits-all solution as some experts would claim. It is really a range of answers, a realm if you will, from the easiest to more difficult, from the very small to the grandest of grand to that which has never been considered…and the answer is constantly changing as the universe evolves!
Every person's realm of possibility is the unique intersection between what they have heard others accomplishing and what they can currently imagine is possible in their minds.
Why is this so important? People act on what they believe is possible for them. If they don't believe they can do better, they rarely try. Plus, each person is going to have a realm of possibility that is slightly different from others, pre-set by what they learned was possible in their youth, and based on life experiences. Someone growing up poor being told 'you can't have what you want' has a much different pre-set realm of possibility than one who grew up wealthy being told 'you can have anything you desire, and you deserve the best that life has to offer'. Furthermore, if as an adult you've received additional feedback about 'what is possible for you', that also goes into the realm of possibilities.
Are you getting a picture of how complicated this can be?
Can you see that how you were raised may be slightly less important that the kinds of personalities support you as an adult?
Can you see how co-creation is more difficult between parties who have opposing realms of possibility?
Many people, if they haven't heard of others doing something will conclude that it simply cannot be done (which is rarely true) and will not even try. If they are surrounded by people who do not support their desires to be better and do better, they might give up. However, if they have the support of those around them and a creative sense or internal vision of the possibility, they will make an effort…some even feel compelled to try. This is how inventors come up with stuff the rest of us say, "Brilliant idea…why didn't I think of that?" Engineers who find break-through solutions have done so from an expanded viewpoint of what's possible. Inventors are willing to open their minds to a greater realm of 'what is possible?'. Scientists who make great breakthroughs, artists who create new mediums, all of the people who go beyond the barrier of 'what is possible' have the same thing in common: A willingness to challenge preconceived ideas and allow themselves to imagine a better way.
Extreme Makeovers: Who Holds the Vision for Improvement?
Extreme makeovers on TV are very popular. Unless you have permanently unplugged your TV, or never owned one, you have likely seen one of the many makeover shows on TV. There have been makeover shows on virtually every theme possible: losing weight, improving wardrobes, decorating or renovating new rooms and/or entire homes, improving physical features or looks…you name it.
I often wonder: What happens to the 'made over' after the cameras are gone? How does someone, who has a low opinion of themselves, move forward when others have shown them the possibilities to do and be better? Some follow-up shows have revealed that the inner work needed for change was lacking in these shows, so the recipients went right back to their old way of being. The way of being they knew and were comfortable with experiencing.
A while back, I saw a makeover show on Food Network where an award-winning chef and interior designer came into a run-down restaurant to help the owner improve their business by making over the entire restaurant. New menu and new restaurant decor. The restaurant had been successful once, but started going downhill and never recovered.
Apparently, anyone walking into the restaurant could see (and smell, according to the chef) and probably taste, too, why the restaurant was suffering…anyone, that is, except the owner and his family. They were used to the sights and smells, and had developed a mind-set that it was too hard to change. They no longer saw the possibilities for improvement. They needed outside help to change.
It was also very clear to see that the award-winning experts had a much grander vision of what was possible than the failing restaurant owner. The owner was so stuck in the negativity surrounding the failing of his business that he had a hard time accepting the suggestions of the chef and interior designer. He had not been able (or willing) to see their vision and was highly critical of their efforts until the restaurant makeover was complete. Once he actually stepped into the new vision for his restaurant, and sat down to taste the new menu items, then he was able to grasp what was possible. As a result, he's kept up with the improvements, and the restaurant is now much more successful than ever before.
That episode of Restaurant Makeover illustrates why so many people stay stuck when they are spirally downward, unable to correct the problems and change course. On one level, they do want improvements, to change their course, shift their experience—but they are so mired in the "what is" that they are unable to envision something greater, something better, something beyond. They absolutely need someone who can see more options, who isn't mired in "what is", and can create the space for greater possibility where none existed before. And they must be able to listen without judgement to suggestions that are offered. For many people, that is really hard to do! But, it's not impossible.
Making Big Changes
So, what do you do when you know big changes need to happen, but you aren't quite sure change is possible? Here are some suggestions that have worked for me:
Step 1: Decide It starts with deciding that you are ready and want to make big changes. Whatever change you are envisioning will require stepping outside of your comfort zone, and believing something greater is possible. It absolutely cannot be done unless you are committed to the process.
Now, deciding doesn't guarantee you will know HOW, in that moment, to proceed. However, the power of deciding will set you on the journey of discovering how.
Step 2: Seek help Can you do this on your own? Most people cannot make big changes without the assistance of someone else. We need someone who isn't emotionally involved in our life to show us other possibilities. Seek an advisor, mentor, coach or counselor who will hold you accountable and help you shift out of your pre-set preconceptions about what is possible for you. Most people choose a coach or counselor because they are readily available, ready to start immediately, and already experienced in helping others.
Step 3: Raise your vibration Allow your subconscious to connect the dots for you. Meanwhile, go do some fun things…go for a walk in the sunshine, play with your pets, visit friends, spend time with loved-ones, meditate, journal, watch an uplifting movie, or whatever you identify as fun for you. Use this time to life yourself vibrationally, and refresh yourself mentally and emotionally.
If you are really struggling, taking a nap to release stress can be very beneficial. You might need to repeat this step many times between the other steps to keep your mind relaxed. A stressed mind will not be helpful, as it is more likely to direct you to vibrationally-equivalent stress-filled ideas and stressful outcomes.
Step 4: Research Find out what the most successful people in the related industry are doing. If you want to lose weight, find out what the experts suggest for diet, exercise, and supporting therapies. These days, the web is a great place to begin searching. Refrain from pre-judging what you read about or deciding that you don't have the money or resources to do what others have done. Just concentrate on finding out what others have done as it might spur other ideas.
Step 5: Brainstorm Then, it's time to ask your imagination to provide solutions: Brainstorm ideas, and withhold judgment of any single idea until later. Just let the ideas flow forth. Write down whatever ideas come to you. The more you try this technique, the more ideas will flow. You can even ask the person assisting you to brainstorm with you, if they are willing. Ask first. Most mentors and coaches will do this, but I am not sure about all counselors as different kinds of therapies have different approaches.
Step 6: Take a break before reviewing Remember to rest your mind regularly during this process, and allow yourself to have fun doing things that feel good. Once you feel you have completed your research and brainstorming, set the information aside, and again, go do some fun things. Let your mind relax, while the subconscious works out some solutions. When you are relaxed and feeling good, review your compiled list of ideas. Notice which ideas feel good, even if you are unsure about how to do it, or fear you don't have the resources/time/money/whatever to go that route. The ones that feel good are the best options for you. This is where a coach or counselor can really help you believe in yourself. Also, notice what new ideas come to mind that might be better options for you. For instance, if you've always wanted to learn to dance, consider taking lessons as a way to learn AND get aerobic exercise.
Step 7: Pay attention for right action Right action is the action that is, deep in your heart, right for you. Once your subconscious mind begins to work on these ideas of what's possible, and you've reviewed your research and brainstorming, you may begin noticing opportunities. New information may be sent to you. New ideas will pop into your awareness. Hybrid ideas—a combination of what has been and done what really appeals to you—may bubble up. Be willing to consider ideas that may have seemed out of reach. Pay attention to everything that shows up or comes to mind, and how you feel about each idea.
Follow and take action on everything that feels good to you! The way you feel is guidance for what is best for you…your right action. When you feel sure about a certain action, take it. When you feel unsure or doubtful, go do something else. Often, when we are in a relaxed state, we'll know exactly what steps are best for us.
A good advisor, mentor, coach or counselor can also support you in weeding out the unhelpful energy, so you can discover the right choices for you.
Is there something in your life that you are now committed to changing? Share below what possibilities you are choosing to believe in….
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The standard stereotype usually sees the women's bathroom with the longest lineup, but not at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. As CNet's Dan Ackerman points out in this photo he tweeted, this time it's the men who have to wait.
WWDC explained in one photo. twitter.com/danackerman/st…
— Dan Ackerman (@danackerman) June 10, 2013
Either the male-to-female ratio is impossibly high at WWDC, or the women in attendance were smart enough to go to the loo before they got to the conference centre. [Dan Ackerman]
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I Met the Walrus
In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced him to do an interview. 38 years later, Levitan, director Josh Raskin and illustrators James Braithwaite and Alex Kurina have collaborated to create an animated short film using the original interview recording as the soundtrack.
Discussion about peace, war, youth, and the Beatles


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TekTel Reports
A series of short NBN and Telecoms technology tutorials by TekTel director Dr Tony Eyers.
NBN Pricing Explained
The NBN pricing model includes a "Connectivity Virtual Circuit" charge, which determines the price and performance of higher speed NBN services.
How Fast is the NBN?
The NBN promises 1 Gbps peak data rates, this report shows how this will be done.
LTE Overview – an Australian perspective
Tthis report outlines key LTE technical features and the Australian LTE rollouts.
What does NBN Quality of Service (QOS) mean?
The NBN will provide QOS to individual households. This report outlines what it means and how it will work.


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People listens to BTS over 50 million times on Spotify!
Sarah Lee, July 12, 2017, 10:08 a.m.
The group BTS is killing the charts once again! BTS' song 'Blood, Sweat, & Tears' now has over 50 million listens on Spotify and became the first K-pop song to reach the number. Before BTS broke the record Big Bang's 'Bang Bang Bang', Black Pink's 'BOOMBAYAH' had over 40 million litens.
Congratulations BTS! Keep up the good work!


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I just read a great article called Fantasy and Rhetorical Vision: The Rhetorical Criticism of Social Reality by Ernest G. Bormann. Bormann is well known for his Symbolic Convergence Theory. It's not as technical as it sounds. Basically, he's interested in seeing how the stories we listen to and tell each other "create a sense of us and them" (Sellnow 97). His research comes out of analyses of small group discussions, where people tell stories to relieve tension. These stories could be quite simple–you just need some characters (real or imaginary) "playing out a dramatic situation in a setting removed in time and space from the here-and-now transactions of the group" (397). The story in question could simply be about what happened at the office last week, or it could be about what happened on a recent episode of Dexter. The key part for Bormann is that the other folks there have to help "chain out" the story, legitimizing it by adding something or making an appropriate response, such as laughing at a joke. If you mention something that happened on Dexter and everyone just scratches their heads because they haven't ever heard of the show, they don't share that part of your symbolic reality.
Bormann thinks that this happens in mass communication as well as small groups, and gives some great examples such as puritan ministers promoting an "internal fantasy life of might grandeur and complexity" to make people living rather dreary lives feel important. There's also a psychoanalytical dimension: "Just as an individual's repressed problems might surface in dream fantasies, so those of a group might surface in a fantasy chain and a critic might interpret the manifest content with an eye to discovering the group's hidden agenda" (397). I was thinking along these same lines awhile back (see CRPG Anxieties). What's nice about this move is that it gives you something tangible to study (the rhetoric rather than something going on inside an individual's head). If you told me, for instance, that you had a dream last night in which you were being sprayed with milk by a man in a gorilla costume, we'd have to spend a great deal of time trying to hash out what those symbols mean to you–what is your subconscious trying to tell you? These symbols tend to be highly personal or subjective; maybe, for instance, you were frightened by a man in a gorilla costume when you were a child, and are now having anxieties about your wife getting pregnant (the spraying milk might symbolize lactation). On the other hand, the gorilla costume and the milk could mean something vastly different for the next person. Thus the need for extensive analysis on a person-to-person basis.
If Bormann is right, though, then we could diagnose an entire group (getting at their "hidden agenda," which I read as their subconscious desires) simply by looking at these "chains." According to Bormann, "Individuals in rhetorical transactions create subjective worlds of common expectations and meanings," however, they are stronger since they're reinforced by the "warmth of like-minded companions" (400). Again, the puritan example he gives makes sense; it's much easier to "believe" if we're surrounded by other believers.
This is where I see a link to games, especially MMOs like World of Warcraft. Although Bormann is mostly concerned with language, his theory seems more than applicable to gameplay. What are we doing when we play an MMO if we're not sharing a rhetorical vision? Likewise, there is strong link to reality–beyond just actually playing the game, we might talk about the scenarios at work, or even modify our behavior to make it more gamelike (see McGonigal's Reality is Broken).
What I'm more curious about, though, is, given the accuracy of Bormann's theory and relevance for games like WOW, can we determine the "hidden agendas" of WOW players? Bormann talks about how "individual responses to works of art, when one is 'transported' to a world which seems somehow even more real than the everyday world"; "those so transported take up the dramas in small groups of acquaintances, and some of these derivative dramas again chain out as fantasy themes in the new groups: thus the rhetorical vision is propagated to a larger public until a rhetorical movement emerges" (399). You can see why I thought of virtual worlds like Azeroth (or whatever might be on the horizon given the Oculus Rift technology and such).
As we've mentioned, many of us can feel lost, hopeless; unable to control the events and forces at work on our daily lives. However, we can always daydream about things going differently–winning the lotto, our hated boss dropping dead, etc. All the more powerful these "daydreams," though, when they're in the form of a game that we're playing with so many people who share the fantasy.
Bormann talks about the abolitionist movement, and how their hidden agenda was that they were "members of a displaced social elite caught in a status crisis. The words of the abolitionists are discounted as being unimportant to the historical reality of the situation" (400). "If the critic can illuminate how people who participated in the rhetorical vision related to one another, how they arranged themselves into social hierarchies, how they acted to achieve the goals embedded in their dreams, and how they were aroused by the dramatic action and the dramatis personae within the manifest content of their rhetoric," writes Bormann, the critic will better understand the movement and its followers.
So, how do WOW players relate to each other, arrange themselves into social hierarchies, play the game, and respond to the gameplay and (other characters) in the game?
It seems to me that such games (and the people who play them) are not that dissimilar to the wretched members of that puritan colony. We're not toiling daily just to survive, but the opportunities to truly distinguish ourselves in such an overpopulated and heavily institutionalized setting make us feel just as lost and hopeless. No matter how hard we work, we can't get ahead, or any closer to any worthwhile goal. We get a raise at work, more money, etc., but then inflation happens or taxes go up. You go to college, make good grades, but end up in a job you don't care about that doesn't pay nearly what it should.
I want what's owed me, you say. I'm not getting what is owed me. You did your part and got left hanging. Now, before you say–wait a minute, nobody owes you anything. Fine–this isn't Reality we're talking about, remember?
The "hidden agenda" of games like WOW, it seems to me, is that we still want to distinguish ourselves with better and better Stuff, but much as those puritans were convinced that their Stuff would be given to them after they died (Spiritual Goods), our Stuff is Virtual. Thus, even if you can't have the nice house, great car, or whatever it is you think you Really Deserve, if you play WOW long enough, you'll get those epics. Because that's what Smart people like you and me get, right–the best stuff? The lootz is waiting–just gather up those 24 bear asses.


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this fun book over at Craftgossip, where you can read a review and even post a comment for a chance to win your own copy! I have these bins in my studio that are full of recycled materials, waiting to be repurposed...wine corks, bottle caps, and of course junk mail. I also have a bin full of miscellaneous colorful plastic parts...lids from bottles, bread bag tabs, and even the tops of spice jars with the little holes in them. I've been waiting for something to inspire me to turn them into something cool, and this seems like a great place to start!
I haven't seen the book in person myself, but thought I'd share the review over at CraftGossip, and get you all in on a chance to win a copy too! Good luck! :-)
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As discussed in recent articles here on the ULC Monastery blog, alternative wedding ceremonies have gradually increased in popularity in North America, but on the other side of the Atlantic, in Britain, there is a growing trend toward traditional religious weddings in churches, which the Church of England sees as a boon to its influence in the community. Rapidly declining church attendance in the United Kingdom has left many cathedrals virtually empty, but the centuries-old structures may be seeing a revival as wedding facilities for couples who look back nostalgically on their cultural heritage.
In fact, it is the English Church, through a campaign called the Weddings Project, that is spearheading the effort to lure Britain's brides and grooms back to Europe's old, crumbling cathedrals to celebrate the sacrament of marriage.
After Parliament reformed a law in 1995 allowing weddings to be held outside register offices, in places such as castles, hotels, and stately homes, the Church saw a decline in wedding numbers. According to The Telegraph's religious affairs correspondent Jonathan Wynne-Jones, "the number of such civil weddings rose to more than 50,000 a year, while the number of Church of England marriages fell by 40 per cent to about 55,000 a year". It was a bleak period for the already bleak, musty, withering official state church of England, which has seen the virtual disintegration of its congregations in a grimly post-industrial, cynical Britain.
Now, the Church has taken a number of unconventional steps in order to compete with civil weddings and show young couples how relevant and meaningful a traditional religious wedding can be. As Wynne-Jones reports, churches now provide newlyweds with feedback forms to fill out, allowing clergy to assess their own performance and improve their standards. The resemblance to job evaluations and university course evaluations is certainly noteworthy, suggesting a modern twist to the church's wedding operations. In addition, Wynne-Jones reports, bishops and vicars are now attending wedding shows where they hope to convince couples how down-to-earth the clergy are, and how accepting they are of modern-day atheists, agnostics, non-believers, and secularists seeking to tie the knot. Recently, the General Synod (the Church's parliament) made it easier for persons to wed in parishes where they have familial links.
So while many North Americans are responding to the poor economy by pinching their pennies and opting for quirky yet inexpensive alternative weddings, many Britons are nostalgically re-discovering their own backyard by embracing the glory of the cathedral wedding. But it is not without practical considerations. Most likely the Church would have failed had it not taken such an egalitarian, interactive approach to luring customers. What seems to be taking place in both Britain and North America is something akin to creative "crowdsourcing" in which the public play a role in imagining and creating the product to be consumed. Reflecting this trend, the English Church has been seeking out the creative insight of its own clients in order to re-create the traditional church wedding in a fresh, attractive light.
The rite of marriage and holy matrimony no longer requires the distant blessing of a dictatorial ecclesiastical hierarchy rather, it reflects an equal, open exchange between clergy and client in an era when religious institutions have fallen under increasing pressure to re-imagine the traditional wedding ceremony in order to re-populate Europe's great, empty churches. Perhaps these contemporary wedding trends and ideas reflect the increasing democratization of marriage, which used to mark social approval of a bargain or alliance between tribes but now defers to the individual rights of bride and groom, symbolizing the personal, romantic bond between two people. If this is the new face of marriage, is up to bride and groom to determine how best to celebrate their union, whether in a Home Depot, on a skydiving expedition, or on the verdant lawn of a ruined English abbey.


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29th May 2020
Dear Parents & Carers,
Following the Governments announcement last night , we are looking forward to welcoming children from Nursery , Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back to school.
We are awaiting the school risk assessment to be approved by the Local Authority , once we have received this we shall be texting parents with a start date and a letter from your year group to explain procedures.
We aim to have children back in school week beginning Monday 8th June.
We thank you for your continuing patience
Mrs McCarthy
Welcome to the website of Holbrook Primary School. A school that has been judged by Ofsted to be good with outstanding Leadership and management. We are very proud of this classification! The reason we attained this is because our pupils make at least good progress from the day that they start at Holbrook school. This year our results are above that of the city and national for progress and we continue to be a graded as a Grade A school by the Local Authority for progress.
In consultation with the children, parents, staff and Governors, these are the things that we believe make Holbrook a special place to learn.
Our school family.
The leadership team have thought carefully about the care and nurture that the children of Holbrook school need, therefore the school is split into family hubs. This means that a named Deputy Head teacher and Learning Mentor follows your child through school, providing familiar faces who get to know you and your child well, supporting throughout your child's education.
The children of Holbrook School say that they particularly like it that their Head teacher, Tamara McCarthy and Deputy Headteachers, Dawn Lama (Years five and six) Nicola Kelsall (Years two, three and four) and Clair Henry (Nursery, Reception and Year one) are on the school gates every morning, welcoming all pupils to school and then wishing them a lovely evening on their way home, come rain or shine! Umbrellas are always at the ready!
The benefits of our school
We have a clear leadership structure that enables us to support learning from the beginning of your child's learning journey right through to the end of your child's primary education.
The year group teams work closely together to ensure that your child receives the best provision, well matched to their learning needs but also continuing to work together as a whole school team, ensuring consistency as your child moves through the primary phase.
At Holbrook, we have established a culture of constant reflection and sharing of ideas and as Ofsted commented, this means that… staff at all levels contribute effectively to the school's development and feel valued.
We are well supported by our Governing Body who Ofsted stated are 'highly effective.'
Our network
To ensure that we are always held to account and are offering the BEST possible provision for your child, we work closely with other schools within the City. We share ideas and best practice and this enables us to provide an enriched curriculum underpinned by the needs of the local community and of the City.
Our extensive school grounds
We are fortunate and very proud of our extensive school grounds that support and facilitate learning outside the classroom, benefitting the experience for our pupils and supporting them in making at least good progress from nursery all the way through to year six. Children regularly visit our forest, pond and gardening area during their learning time, enhancing and providing real life experiences. The Summer Fayre is a popular event, bringing parents and families together, sharing picnics and enjoying the grounds of the school too.
Our curriculum
We offer children a curriculum that is creative, exciting and one that draws on the amazing school grounds. The high value we place on learning beyond the classroom, eg through forest school was recognised by Ofsted who found that 'The redesigned curriculum includes topics that strongly motivate pupils. It effectively promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.'
We are particularly proud that during our inspection, Ofsted recognised that
'Teachers are highly focused on gaining pupils' interest and inspiring them to learn. They use questioning very well indeed to check on and deepen pupils' understanding.' Teachers are encouraged to be innovative and creative and are supported by an extensive professional development programme. This means that the pupils of Holbrook school don't just enjoy their learning, but are taught by teachers who are inspired and well trained to deliver the new curriculum. This enables pupils to feel empowered and to have high expectations and aspirations of themselves, to work hard and be successful learners.
Our celebrations
At Holbrook school, we believe that every child is unique, with their own individual talents and special qualities. We believe that we should develop and celebrate these. Our BEST system supports this well and pupils say that they love it! Children and families at Holbrook school come from different parts of the world and bring many languages, cultures and faiths to school. We warmly welcome and celebrate this rich diversity as it makes our school a very special place. Our pupils are proud to be part of the school community demonstrating our whole school vision which is underpinned by the British values and BEST.
Our parents
We want parents to be fully involved in their child's education. We welcome you to Holbrook school and we very much want to work together to help your child to be the BEST! Parents told Ofsted that they appreciate the information they receive about their child's progress and the ways in which all staff work in partnership with them.
Please have a look around our website and read our full Ofsted Report (June 2016). We would welcome your comments about both the site and Holbrook Primary School. If you would like to visit our school, we would be delighted to meet you and look forward to hearing from you!
Kind Regards
Tamara McCarthy


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Thank You
Thank you for caring about Lucy and for loving me! Us moms/women sure know how to stick together!
We are off to the hospital for check ups this morning. Please remember our sweet friend, Lanie. She is having an MRI today and she needs this one to be good. Her dear parents must be a wreck this morning. Praying that the God of mercy and grace will bestow His presence upon them in a mighty way.
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I will remember Lanie in my prayers along with Lucy and you all.ReplyDelete
Praying and praying,
I tried to post yesterday but then in a rush clicked out before entering the verification word. And then didn't have time to get back to it. Anyways, I said what I think so many others have probably said...that you are so normal. So completely normal in the way you are feeling. Our house just went under contract and we are uprooting our family to move 4 hours north closer to family, with me transitioning to a new job and my husband having to commute for awhile. There are times I have been so overwhelmed with all the logistics and it is not even remotely close to what you are dealing with. In fact, if you didn't feel the way you did I think people would be more worried.ReplyDelete
Lots and lots of prayers for Lucy and your entire family, including you.
(PS...I hope Kendra is able to help you with your comment issues...she's an absolute doll).
I know it is hard to have faith all the time, but you do so very well. God is there in everything that you do as a mom and caregiver, he knows how hard this is for you. He will not give you more than you can handle. You also deserve to have those want and thoughts for you and your family to all be together. This is a very hard time for all of you and you are doing the best you can under the circumstances.
I will continue to pray for Lucy and for you and your family to stay strong.
- JenniferJune 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I'm sending all my guardian angels up your way...prayers for Lucy & Lanie going up from Birmingham, AL!ReplyDelete
I am one of those "strangers" who prays daily for Lucy and your family. I check your blog often for updates and want you to know how often Lucy is on my mind and in my prayers. Thinking of you all!ReplyDelete
As a fellow mom of three (ages 9,6, and 4 on the 4th of July....and his name is Jack too!) I've been having a pity party myself this weekend and so I hadn't checked your blog. I've been following it from afar since March when a friend told me about Lucy and asked for prayers. What you're struggling through is simply amazing and puts my "problems" to shame. You are a fantastic mother, wife, and messenger of God. Hang in there knowing that your family and friends WANT to help you with Jack and Ella so that you can do whatever is needed for Lucy.
Know that I pray for your family and am convinced that Lucy will be better very very soon.
Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your story with so many strangers.
Joy Bess
Columbia, MO
- AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Praying for you daily. I cannot imagine how torn you feel at this time. Praying that God gives you wisdom as you struggle to find balance.ReplyDelete
Kate, you are so entitled to way you feel and don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise. You and your family are going through hell. I have been reading your blog since you found our about Lucy's horrible diagnosis and I am amazed to read how strong you have been through all of this. If you need ANYTHING let me know. I have O+ blood and would feel blessed to donate if needed. I don't usually donate because of an incident with Lifeblood, but said if I knew someone that needed it I would do it in a heartbeat. I pray for you and your family everyday. Thank you for keeping us updated. In my eyes you are SUPERWOMAN!ReplyDelete
Also, Lifehouse has an amazing song that I thought you needed:ReplyDelete
- Julie CookeJune 27, 2011 at 1:31 PM
I just wanted to say that there is nothing wrong with you the post that you wrote last night. Sometimes it is best to write your feelings then to speak them. You are very stressed right now and want what every family dreams of is being together and there is nothing wrong with that. I hope that God keep you strong and he makes Lucy well over the next few months so that you can go home and live like any other family would. May God Bless you and your family.ReplyDelete
Praying for little Laney and of course as always, praying for little Lucy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 1:44 PM
You ARE superwoman. And what an amazing example to your kids. You wouldn't be human if you didn't feel the weight of the world on your shoulders as you go through this journey. But your faith stays strong.
I know I am repeating what so many other have said already, but your family is always in my thoughts.
Oh Kate...I don't know you. I just found your blog when all this started. I pray for Lucy all the time and after reading your post from yesterday I just had to squeeze my eyes shut and pray with all my might that God would heal Lucy, hear your fervent prayers and make your family whole again. I have to be honest that I can't read your blog but once a week or so. It hurts so bad. I sob every time I read it and my heart breaks for you and your family. But I always smile through my tears as I see your beautiful faith shining through and see how God is using you and Lucy and the rest of the gang to spread his love, mercy and faithfulness. I guarantee there are so many people reading this who's faith has grown so much by following this story.ReplyDelete
I have 2 little boys. Mason is 1 and Matthew is 3. I cannot begin to imagine them going through all this and I feel like there is no way I would be as strong as you. In my eyes and many others out there, you ARE superwoman. You are an amazing mother and wife and beautiful witness for the Lord. I feel in my heart that God will fully heal sweet Lucy. And that you will all be rewarded in ways we can't even begin to imagine someday.
I'll be keeping you ALL in my prayers!
I have typed so many responses to your blog only to delete it because I am not good with words. Today I am going to post something just so that you know that yes total strangers are fighting for not only for Lucy's health to be restored, but also for your family to be comforted during this huge trial. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. I just know that Lucy's cancer is a big bump in the road that will be fixed in time. You will look back on this and think how did we make it through that. I just have so much faith that Lucy is going to come through this and so is your family. Keep fighting Lucy! You are a hero in my eyes!!!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Praying for you as you go thru these hard days. May the God of all comfort be your strength and comfort as you go thru each situation with your precious children.ReplyDelete
Dear Kate-Yes, you have wonderful blog friends all praying for Lucy and your family. I pray and think about you all day long. Hoping and praying for good days ahead. I will also pray for Lanie. I live in San Diego and if I lived near you, I would volunteer to help babysit, clean your house or anything you need. Just know that I'm praying for you...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Remember, even Jesus asked for 'this cup' to be removed from him, and he was God Incarnate.
When you come to the end of your rope and can't think or even pray, remember we, your family, friends, and blog family members, are holding you up to God, each one of your family members - especially for the healing of Lucy.
Janet Dreher
"A pity party is best if attended by the ones who don't mind if you show how you really feel." Thanks for inviting us to your party and keeping it real! You are an awesome Mama!ReplyDelete
Just want you to know that you ARE supermom to me...truly amazing. Praying, praying, praying everyday for God's covering over you, Lucy, and your family.ReplyDelete


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• Two thirds of Europeans have concerns about storing data with Google, Facebook and other technology companies
• Catching-up on knowledge about encryption is necessary
• 78 percent of Britons would switch providers if they offer data encryption options
Karlsruhe, June 30, 2016 – Two thirds of European internet users have concerns about storing private data with American technology companies. This is the result of a new study on Mobility, Data Protection and Encryption conducted by Convios Consulting and commissioned by GMX among 1,000 consumers in six European markets including the UK. Within Europe immense differences can be found. Nine out of ten (86 percent) of the users in Spain admitted that they are worried about storing their personal data with US technology organisations. Germany and Austria follow with 70 percent each. However, Britons are the least concerned compared with its European siblings with 45 percent of respondents expressing concerns about data privacy and security.
Since the NSA data affair three years ago experts have stressed the importance of encryption. The research also unveils how familiar are European internet users with protecting their personal data from being accessed by others and the term of encryption. On a European average 44 percent of respondents state they know what encryption is essentially about. With 60 percent the knowledge in Germany is the highest. Whereas in France there is a need of catching-up on knowledge about the topic: Only one French internet user in four knows what encryption is. In Austria (51 percent) and Great Britain (48 percent) one respondent in two claims to know about the essentials of encryption and how is used to protect sensitive data online
"The revealings by Edward Snowden have not lost topicality even three years after being released to the public. Technology users in Europe have raised concerns to protect their personal data and privacy, but don't know how. Considering the strong concerns against US companies, European Internet and cloud providers are now demanded to offer encryption possibilities based on open standards for customers ", says Jan Oetjen, CEO at GMX.
According to the research, Internet users are very interested in data encryption. About nine out of ten respondents (88 percent) in Germany and Spain say, the opportunity of e-mail encryption is a reason to switch their provider. Almost as high is the interest in encryption in Austria (85 percent), Switzerland (84 percent) and France (82 percent). Also Brits (78 percent) have a high willingness to switch Internet providers if they offer strong data encryption possibilities.
Methodology: Convios Consulting GmbH analysed the communication behaviour of internet users of 14 years and older in selected European countries. For the displayed study 1,000 people per country were surveyed in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain and Great Britain.
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|In order to catch up the latest 4K2K Photo needs, the latest DLSR Cameras are equipped with UHS-II or XQD Cards. That becomes the professional photographers / journalists new choice.Such as: Fuji X-T1/X-Pro2/X-T2/GFX 50S, Leca SL (Typ 601),Nikon D500/D850, Olympus OM-D E-M5 II/E-M10 II/PEN-F/OM-D E-M1 II, Panasonic GH5,Samsung NX1, Sony A9/A7R III etc. 4K2K photo will present more colors on digital media and of course will consume more storage capacity at fast speed. Fly Kan Tech Co., Limited (HK) as one of the professional electronic products' designers and manufacturers made out 2 different types of UHS-II Card Readers.
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Draw the line between flirting and cheating
Is your girlfriend mischievous and has a tendency to lie? So what? Enjoy the fact that she flirts and is popular. Trust her. Unless, of course she can't draw the line between flirting and cheating.sex-and-relationships Updated: Mar 04, 2013 17:09 IST
My girlfriend is mischievous and has a tendency to lie. I feel she's a little flirty when it comes to dealing with men. This aspect of her personality makes me doubt her commitment. How do I find out whether she's lying or not without having to spy on her?
—Mr Confused
Behavioural scientists Ashely and Ball, in their epic work, Penguins Do fly on Tuesday, pointed out great similarities between penguins and our species; such as both the species are scared of polar bears, but let's focus on the flirting here. As per these experts, both the species have three romantic personality types:
1) The out-and-out habitual flirt?
2) The more subtle but dynamic flirt.
3) The type who can't tell the difference between a lettuce and an attractive penguin.
Now only if you're dating the third category should, you be worried. Enjoy the fact that she flirts and is popular. Trust her. There's a line between flirting and cheating. By the way, I'm also an expert on lettuce if you have any other queries.
I'm in love with a girl from my college. I asked her out two months ago, but she refused because she has a boyfriend. Then I started ignoring her, but now she says she feels lonely. I want to be with her. How can I convince her to be with me?
—Sam Fisher
Hello. Mayday mayday! What happened to the boyfriend? Is he still there? Has he gone? Is she lonely despite him being around? You know, I can't work my magic without the details. I mean, could Pierre Cardin stitch a sweater without cloth? Let's assume she's lonely and he's still around. Then clearly he's not working for her. Suleiman — The Magnificent felt lonely despite a 1,000 strong harem, not to mention 80 eunuchs. If she's hinting, make your play. What, now do you want a formal invitation?
I am 22 and my girlfriend is 19. Things were good between us, until she met Miss M, who started sharing her personal problems with my girlfriend. She told her about how she had this possessive boyfriend and why they eventually broke up. After my girlfriend heard this story, she started avoiding me. Then a few days ago our exam results were revealed — I passed and she failed. Since then, she has switched her phone off and isn't talking to anyone. I've evaluated myself and I'm not a possessive guy. Is this a cue for me to abandon this relationship?
Brother Alexi, my distant relative Julius Gaus Ceasar (pet name, looloo) was murdered because his erstwhile friend Cassius poisoned other men's minds. The power of the malicious tongue is unparalleled. The worst thing is she failed. So when thought is followed by an event, the poison spreads quickly. You need to pull out all your weapons (metaphorically, so please keep your clothes on) and reach out to her in the most sincere manner. Help her prioritise her life and regain balance. Initially, support her and don't malign her friend. After you win her trust back, you can go to town with a little maligning of your own.
I am 17 and I have a crush on this guy, who I can tell, likes me, but never says anything. I want him to propose to me. What should I do?
—Ms Confused
You like him and he likes you — problem over. If he's not making the move, you should. Does it matter who initiates the communication? Once the chemical reactions start happening to both parties involved the experiment is deemed a success. So love on, love on.


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Our Membership Directory's are available at the Chamber office at 340 West State Street, Unit Suite 242.
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This is an 44 mm steel poddie in an limited edition.
Eta 7750 movement.
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Chronometer issued.
Timing and chronograph is working perfect.
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Complete set with original box and documents.
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Title: The Horror Vault 2
Also known as:
The Horror Vault Vol.2 (USA, alternative title)
Year: 2009
Genre: Horror / Collection / Comedy
Language: English
Runtime: 84 min
Director: Henric Brandt, Lars Gustavsson, and more.
Writer: Stefan Bommelin, Henric Brandt, Paul Meagher, and more.
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196640/
"The Horror Vault 2" is a collection of short horror movies by different filmmakers from countries like Sweden and Denmark. The segments are "The Medium", "The Dead Chick In The Closet", "Invasion of Privacy" "Restroom" and "Mr. Happy Sunshine".
Our thoughts:
Director and actor Kim Sønderholm sent this to me for reviewing and I had no idea what this was gonna be. I hadn't seen the first in the series, so at first I was a little bit iffy wether or not I should review it. Once I learned it was a collection of short films rather than one story, it obviously seemed alot more interesting to me. What interested me even more is that it was from different directors and countries. However it's not like "Three... Extremes" where it's from three different asian countries, this time it just happened to be films from Sweden, Denmark and I think USA too. Kim Sønderholm, who also is a producer on this project, directed the first short...
..."Invasion of Privacy". It starts out with Kim Sønderholm playing a maniac who has a naked girl as hostage. A minute in and this naked girl is killed, only to let us follow a new victim for the killer to stalk. A girl that just recently moved in to the building. One day when the girl is away, he sneaks in to her apartment and sets up several webcams, one in the kitchen, one in the bed room, one in the shower.. You get the point. It continues on that route, but throws in a little twist that you may or may not expect. The film feels rather short, but it delivers what it wanted. Kim Sønderholm plays the lead character as the psycho really well, and the other actors aren't too bad either, but they don't shine as much as Kim. It has some nice boobage and a bit of blood, but it never gets very explicit or gruesome (the blood is a bit fake-looking and it's not a big amount). The film focuses on the tension and the plot, as simple as it may be, which is what it should do.
The film title that I was really waiting for is the one called "The Dead Chick In The Closet", which is the second short. It hits off with a woman coming home, and before she enters the house we see a bloody man holding some kind of knife or whatever sharp tool, and a severed leg, and he has that typical "holy fuck, what should I do?" look on his face. Time freezes and a voice, the man's voice, explains how he got into this situation. And this blasts us back in time, 4 hours to be exact. He waked up in a bed, next to a cute naked blonde chick. A chick that he can't remember. Horny as hell, he puts on a rubber and starts having sex with this sleeping woman. Except.. well, he finds out that she's actually dead. Do I need to tell you more? This short is alot more comedic, sometimes even silly, than the first one, but it fits. Some scenes are ruined by the Swedish accents, or atleast they get harder to take seriously, so not all comedic scenes are intentional I suppose. But being less serious than the last film, you can ignore faults like that. It's a really entertaining watch, but brings down the "horror" in the title a notch. Rather than to become a horror tale, it's kinda like "Weenend at Bernies" or "8 Heads In A Duffel Bag" mixed with some even darker comedy. Fine by me!
"The Medium" is a pretty ordinary supernatural story about ghosts that is set in an old abandoned theatre. The lead character is a medium who pretends he's there to buy the chairs that are for sale., but rather he's there because of a force he has felt in the presence of the building. There's not much more for me to tell you about it as it really is as typical as I said earlier. The difference here is that it's still an indie production, so typical isn't as boring as it sounds. I always like smaller ghost productions as they seem to go for the feel and actual plot rather than only jump scares. It's decent, but you should enjoy ghost stories to really appreciate it.
The next one is weird. "Restroom". It has a guy in a restroom who's taking pills. He then looks into the mirror, where he sees himself starting to rot, and then a man in a cape and blank mask climbs out of it. It all disappears, and the guy tries to get out. He takes more pills, and more strange shit happen. Like a guy on the toilet who's masturbating (I think), who gets his cock stuck in the zipper (what the?). Lead guy then goes to take a dump, and later he sees that the shit he shat out has some weird face that's now talking to him. At times I was impressed by how strange and cool this film was, other times I was annoyed at the stupidity. I felt the film didn't really know itself very well and when it tried to experiment with the man's visions, they often ended up as silly.
"Mr. Happy Sunshine".. What can I say about this? Supposedly based on true events, it features a kidnap situation of some sort. Except the kidnapped has to read the news to the bad guy, while wearing a television on his head (a box that looks like a telly). This is my least favorite of the shorts because I didn't really get it. Not that it was complicated, but I didn't really enjoy some scenes and they kinda felt random to me.
The first two shorts were very good, and the last three were a bit odd but still decent watches. I'd recommend this because it has a pretty mixed set of films, but still maintaining a independent feel. My favorite of the shorts was "The Dead Chick In The Closet", even though it was the least horror-y of them all. It's a nice time waste, don't be scared to pick this up!
Gore: 1/5
Nudity: 2.5/5
Story: 3/5
Effects: 3/5
Comedy: 2.5/5
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YouTube has announced it is to partner Will Ferrell's comedy website Funny Or Die, offering up a channel featuring a boatload of the site's comedic content.
Funny Or Die has been around since 2007 and is the brainchild of Will Ferrell and writer Adam McKay. The site has garnered something of a cult following due to the amount of exclusive skits that they post, usually with A-list talent involved.
Although the partnership with YouTube isn't the site's first big-name link-up (they also work with HBO) putting archive clips on to the video-upload site will certainly see its popularity increase.
Exclusive video
To celebrate the partnership Ferrell and McKay have released a video expressing their excitement about landing on YouTube in their own unique way, complete with a cameo from Mark Wahlberg.
To find the new Funny Or Die YouTube channel, point your browser to www.youtube.com/FunnyorDie.


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Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta - All Inclusive
About the Hotel
Why We Love This Hotel
- AAA 4-Diamond resort catering to couples and families
- Multiple restaurant options, including seafood, Mexican and Italian
- Complimentary green fees at nearby golf course
- Cocktails flow freely, whether on the beach or at a fabulous rooftop bar
Looking out at Banderas Bay, this AAA 4-Diamond resort offers all-inclusive packages for couples and families vacationing in Mexico. The upscale property is situated on a private beach and has an outdoor pool, full-service spa and fitness center.
For fun in the sun, the resort offers complimentary use of kayaks, snorkeling equipment, water skis and introductory diving lessons in the pool. Scuba diving at the PADI diving center and motorized water sports are also available for a fee. On dry land, guests have complimentary access to tennis courts, yoga, bicycle tours, big-screen movies, yoga classes, beach volleyball games and the Explorer's Club for kids.
All accommodations include one king or two double beds, a private balcony or terrace, mini bar restocked daily, 24-hour room service, DVD players and MP3 docking stations. Families and groups traveling together can request connecting rooms for added convenience. Guests can upgrade to the Preferred Club to enjoy privileges like access to a private lounge for breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres, upgraded mini bar service and free Wi-Fi.
For meals, six restaurants give guests cuisine choices from across the globe for buffets and a la carte meals. Coco Café is open around the clock to satisfy late-night cravings while the other venues include luxurious oceanfront Mediterranean dining, authentic Mexican fare and the adults-only Portofino for Tuscan-inspired dishes. Grab top-shelf spirits and ice cold beer at any of five bars, from casual beach bars to a swanky martini bar to the posh rooftop bar with sunset views.


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9. Do you get up at the crack of dawn to have dinner ready in the early afternoon, or do you eat at your normal dinner hour?
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Westlaw Topical Highlights: Labor and Employment, Nov. 14, 2012
November 14, 2012
Westlaw Topical Highlights for Labor and Employment provides summaries of significant federal and state judicial decisions and legislative and administrative activities affecting labor and employment law. A Westlaw subscription is required to access the documents linked from this page.
1. Public Employment: Evidence was sufficient to allow Civil Service Commission to reject police department psychiatrist's evaluation of officer applicant. Police Dept. of Boston v. Kavaleski 2012 WL 5382901 (Mass.)
2. Collective Bargaining: Subject of police discipline resided with town board and was prohibited subject of collective bargaining. Town of Wallkill v. Civil Service Employees Ass'n, Inc. 2012 WL 5258298 (N.Y.)
3. Benefit Plans: Common law claims were preempted to extent they related to alleged misrepresentations made after enrollment in ERISA plan. National Sec. Systems, Inc. v. Iola 2012 WL 5440113 (C.A.3 (N.J.))
4. Workers' Compensation: Workers' compensation claimant who had reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) was not "in recuperation." Avery v. City of Coral Gables 2012 WL 5416208 (Fla.App. 1 Dist.)
5. Discrimination: Female federal employee failed to make out prima facie case of sex, or age discrimination. Johnson v. Holder 2012 WL 5457517 (C.A.7 (Ill.))
6. Discrimination: EEOC could pursue Title VII claims using framework for pattern-or-practice claims of employment discrimination. Serrano v. Cintas Corp. 2012 WL 5458182 (C.A.6 (Mich.))
7. Contracts: Non-compete covenant limiting physician's future employment constituted an unreasonable restraint on trade. Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas, Inc. v. Bicak 2011 WL 1785618 (Ark.App.)
8. Discrimination: Any sexual harassment of a male employee by a female employee was not unwelcome. Perez v. Developers Diversified Realty Corp. 2012 WL 5383333 (D.Puerto Rico)
9. Class Actions: Certifying Massachusetts Tips Act class with baristas-turned-shift supervisors did not create intractable conflict. Matamoros v. Starbucks Corp. 2012 WL 5458443 (C.A.1 (Mass.))
10. Discrimination: Claim of interference with right protected by employment discrimination statute may be established by disparate impact. Lopez v. Com. 2012 WL 5447832 (Mass.)
11. Unemployment Compensation: Recipient of trade adjustment assistance could not transfer to computer training after failing in nurse training program. Hyde v. Unemployment Compensation Bd. of Review 2012 WL 5439927 (Pa.Cmwlth.)
12. Discrimination: Employee was estopped to argue qualified individual status by total disability representation in social security proceeding. McDaniel v. IntegraCare Holdings, Inc. 2012 WL 5289705 (N.D.Tex.)
13. Unemployment Compensation: Claimant did not have sufficient earnings in base year, and could not establish alternate base year under Workers' Compensation Act. Bosch v. Unemployment Compensation Bd. of Review 2012 WL 5416485 (Pa.Cmwlth.)
14. Benefit Plans: ERISA preempted employee's claims for retaliatory discharge in violation of public policy and violations of Mass. Wages Act. Altshuler v. Animal Hospitals, Ltd. 2012 WL 5353543 (D.Mass.)


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After an exciting start to the season thanks to Kimi Raikkonen and the Lotus team's performance last weekend, its time to head to another continent, another island nation Malaysia. Malaysia is a tropical country known for its afternoon monsoon like showers, usually around 15:00 (local time). Its either the showers or the blistering temperatures reaching 50°C.
The Malaysians since 1999 have always been excited about motorsports and attend all kinds of races held at the Sepang International Circuit, be it local racing events, Moto GP, GP2 or Formula 1.
The next question arises as to how are Malaysia and Formula 1 linked to one another? Major involvement comes from Malaysian businessman Mr.Tony Fernandes, owner of Air Asia, Tune group and Caterham cars. He owns the Caterham F1 Team.
Another involvement is from Oil & Natural gas giant who are the title sponsors to Mercedes AMG F1 Team. A huge public interaction is not wrong to expect at all.
About the track: Sepang International Circuit is a built for racing track unlike Albert Park, Australia which is a street circuit.
The main circuit, normally raced in a clockwise direction, is 5.543 kilometres long, and is noted for its sweeping corners and with straights. The layout is quite unusual, with a very long back straight separated from the pit straight by just one very tight hairpin.
A virtual lap
Last year it was a McLaren front row lockout in qualifying, this year it looks highly unlikely for them to repeat that kind of performance. Looking back at the previous race in Melbourne last weekend, the Red Bulls were the best team on a single lap performance with Mercedes and the Ferraris very closely matched. but when it came to race trim, the Ferraris and Lotus are were far more better than the Red Bulls. The Lotus especially is not hard on its tyres, whereas the Ferrari slightly is. This weekend the car with the better aerodynamic package will fare better. The temperature is expected to be 30°C higher than what it was in Melbourne.
On the tyres front, Pirelli have decided to debut The P Zero Orange hard & P Zero White medium for Sepang, the latter was already seen in Melbourne last weekend. The two hardest compounds in Pirelli's range are ideal for the extreme temperatures and abrasive surface of Malaysia.
More about the The P Zero Orange hard tyre: The P Zero Orange hard tyre has a high working range, whereas the P Zero White medium has a low working range. This makes it an ideal combination that can deal well with any eventuality. The durability characteristics of the new hard tyre are close to those of last year's medium tyre, resulting in lap times that are around 0.4s-0.5s quicker than the 2012-specification hard.
"We would describe Sepang as genuinely 'extreme': both in terms of weather and track surface," said Hembery.
"This means that it is one of the most demanding weekends for our tyres that we experience all year. For the first time we see our new Orange hard compound in competition, with this colour chosen to make it more easy to distinguish from the white medium on television.
Pirelli's motorsport director Paul Hembery : "The nomination we have for Malaysia is the same as last year, but the compounds themselves offer more performance and deliberately increased degradation this season, Last year three stops proved to be the winning strategy in a mixed wet and dry race, with a thrilling finish between Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez that was all about tyres.
"We'd expect three stops again but once more it's likely to be weather that dominates the action. Even when it isn't raining, the drivers can expect humidity in the region of 80 per cent and ambient temperatures of more than 30 degrees centigrade."
The weather forecasts suggest that it might be cloudy but dry on Friday, but rain with thunderstorms are expected for Sunday's race. If its a dry race on Sunday, you can expect the Red Bulls, Lotus, Ferrari and Mercedes to shine and the team/driver who caresses their tyres tin best can stand on the top step of the Malaysian podium, but assuming its a wet race, you can expect the unexpected like last year, strategy calls at the right time will give the driver and his team the honours they deserve. One thing certain is that it won't be a boring race, lot of overtaking can be anticipated.


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Dear Kate,
Tonight Daddy and I bought you your first pair of sunglasses. The joy the rainbow colors brought you easily made them worth far more than the $2.50 they cost.
You look so beautiful in them.
But you can't sleep in them, and so we had a little...disagreement at bedtime. I rocked you in your rocking chair while you hugged me tightly and cried profusely about the injustice of my decision.
When God decided I would be your mother, along with that He decided to give me more than I could ever have prepared for. Just as you turn to me now and ask, "Mommy, you like it?", so will you look to me later with unsure eyes, asking for the right moves to make--sometimes without speaking at all.
What should I wear?
Which girls at school can I trust?
What sport or activity should I join?
What boy should I like?
Could he really be "the one"?
For now, our decisions to make are relatively simple, but I know as you grow in height and in beauty, they will become deeper and more complex. I'm waiting for you to ask about toe nail polish colors, but I must accept that before I'm through with that stage, we will be choosing a prom dress, a college, and one day a husband.
"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised" (Proverbs 31:30).
I pray that as I marvel at your beauty in those new rainbow sunglasses, I will also teach you what real beauty is. That God created you to long for Him, to run after Him, to ask Him, "Daddy, you like it?"
Peace of Christ to you,
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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