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How to Have Fun Every Night of the Week in L.A.
There's no easy way to master Los Angeles. It's massive—twice the size of Chicago—and the cultural landscape shifts with every block. The general wisdom is to stick to a single neighborhood, but as our list proves below, the real fun is in exploring all the city's different flavors. Here's where to have fun every night of the week on your next trip to L.A.:
Mellow Sunday Jazz
There's no such thing as a bad night at Blue Whale, Little Tokyo's unsung jazz palace, hidden in a food court between East 1st and East 2nd Streets. For jazz purists, it doesn't get much better: there's a show practically every night of the week (at 9 p.m.), the stage is ground-level, and the caliber is high. Better yet, seating is open, and no reservations are required—just show up, pay $10 at the door, and let yourself be transported.
Motown Mondays
The best part about Motown Mondays, a weekly dance bash thrown at Echo Park's delightful Short Stop, isn't the lack of cover. Nor is it the DJs, who are, by the way, fantastic, and come from all over the country. It's the pure feeling of celebration that suffuses the space, every Monday from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.—delighting the disco-dancing crowds with "nonstop sweet soul and heavy funk sounds" all night long (if you don't believe us, just watch this video of the funk in action).
Two-for-One Tuesdays
There's a fun hideout off Hollywood Boulevard called Boardners, with 1940s-style pendant lamps and a long stretch of leather stools pulled up along the bar. In fact, the place has been around since the 1940s (everyone from Errol Flynn to Courtney Love has passed through these doors), but it's no relic. Most Sunday nights, the back courtyard hosts Master Cleanse, a free comedy showcase featuring solid acts like Debra DiGiovanni and Brandon Wardell. But the real draw is Tuesday night happy hour (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.), when all beer, cocktails, and non-specialty well drinks are two for one.
Mid-Week Night Ride
If midnight biking is up your alley, check out LA's The Passage Ride, which meets every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at a donut shop in Koreatown. The concept is simple: show up with your bike, and follow the leader on a 30-mile ride through LA's back alleys, playgrounds, and dirt trails, culminating with a round of victory donuts. For purposes of adventure, the route is kept intentionally vague—though expect "disorientation" and the occasional "full-moon picnic." As for difficulty level, the ride isn't for beginners (then again, no beginner should technically be biking in an unknown city after dark, period). "We are interested in exploration, not athletics," the website reads. "We try to keep together and wait for anyone who falls behind. You can do it!"
Thursday Night Jams
Still itching for some glam? Sayers Club is your pick. Operated by the same company responsible for those hip SLS hotels, the upscale venue has leather couches, bottle service, and a small stage that dramatically drops from the ceiling. It's all about the spectacle here: show up at 10 p.m. on Thursday for Sayers Sessions ($17.99 cover), a buzzy showcase that hosts acts from around the world, including "surprise" impromptu performances by the likes of Prince, Gotye and the Black Keys. (Tip: this is a classy venue, so be sure to dress the part.)
Fridays at Zanzibar
If you're staying in Santa Monica, the obvious choice for some end-of-week boogying is Zanzibar, a laid-back dance club with decor inspired by its namesake archipelago in the Indian Ocean. At the weekly The Goods dance party ($10 cover after 10 p.m.), drinks are affordable, the music is eclectic (curated by KCRW's DJ Anthony Valadez), and the crowds, who come out in droves from around the city, get wild. For more world-influenced sounds, show up on Monday (salsa) and Thursday (funk).
Movie-Night Saturdays
What would a trip to La-La-Land be without a good old-fashioned movie night? This spring, when you're in town, skip the big multiplexes and head straight to the Million Dollar Theatre, downtown L.A.'s 1918-built movie palace, designed by Sid Grauman, of Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The gorgeous venue hosts Street Food Cinema, an outdoor movie event (and LA's largest), taking place every Saturday night from May through October. Grab your munchies from the vendors at Grand Central Market—Austyn's Burgers, Frach's Fried Ice Cream, Oh My Gaga, and the Beignet Truck, to name a few—and settle down in front of the 40-foot-wide screen. Saturday nights don't get more relaxing than this.


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We told you that LEGO The Lord of the Rings was coming out this week, but if you were waiting for it to show up on Steam, you might be as disappointed as I was when I went to check it out tonight. The Steam store entry for the video game only shows PC compatibility, making my poor Mac-loving head sad.
Luckily, though, you can purchase LEGO The Lord of the Rings via the Mac Game Store as well as directly from Feral Interactive, the studio that ported the game to Mac in the first place, for the same $30 as it would cost you on Steam.
This new LEGO game, set in The Lord of the Rings movie universe, will have real dialogue from the movies and a free roam mode that lets players run around Middle Earth, both departures for the series. The PC version of the game, released last November, has a Metacritic score of 80, so this is looking to be a good one.
If interested, grab your credit card, and head on over to the Mac Game Store, or the Feral Interactive store page, to get your LEGO-flavored Gandalf, Frodo, and Gollum fill.
We've reached out to Steam for comment.
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Women in Capital Markets Announces 2013 Recipients of WCM Return to Bay Street Award
Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a non-profit organization that promotes the entry, advancement and development of women in Canadian capital markets, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 WCM Return to Bay Street (RTBS) Award. The RTBS Award is given to professional women who have taken a break from their successful careers in the capital markets industry and who are now ready to re-launch their careers. These women represent a valuable pool of talent as they are returning to senior roles in the industry.
The recipients are:
- Barbara Glassford
- Christine MacDonald
- Rakhi Tejani
The 2013 award recipients will each receive $5,000 toward an education program, a paid four-month internship at BMO Capital Markets, National Bank Financial Markets, RBC Capital Markets, or Scotiabank, a WCM mentor and a one-year WCM Membership.
"As a result of the number of qualified applicants, continued support from founding sponsor BMO Capital Markets and new sponsors National Bank Financial Markets, RBC Capital Markets and Scotiabank, we are very pleased to increase the number of awards this year," said Jennifer Reynolds, President of Women in Capital Markets. "This award highlights the exceptional pool of high calibre talent ready to re-enter the industry and we are proud to be working with our sponsors to bring more women back to capital markets," said Ms. Reynolds.
The WCM RTBS Awards Program, launched in 2010 by WCM and BMO Capital Markets with the funding of the Bank's Equity Through Education program, helps talented women re-launch full-time careers in Canadian capital markets after an extended period of absence. The Program includes a one-day conference designed to educate women about opportunities in the industry and prepare them for a return; an award component that provides an education grant; a paid internship at one of BMO Capital Markets, National Bank Financial Markets, RBC Capital Markets, or Scotiabank; a WCM mentor and a one-year WCM Membership.
Past winners include Mary Ann Mendes (Jan 2013), Sheralyn Mills (2012) and Catherine Staveley (2012), all of whom translated internships into full time roles in the industry.
About WCM
WCM is a non-profit organization which advocates for the increased representation and advancement of women into senior leadership roles in the Canadian capital markets industry. WCM's membership is over a 1,000 members strong, with women working in all segments of the capital markets and includes many of the most senior female executives in Canada's largest financial institutions. WCM.ca.
SOURCE: Women in Capital Markets (WCM)
WCM PR and Media Relations
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Keith Bohnet
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education
University of the Pacific
- Master of Music in Performance (Trombone)
Texas Tech University
A professional musician for over 35 years, Keith Bohnet is now a quite active participant in two Mobile, Alabama entities – the University of South Alabama Department of Music and Mobile Symphony. If you add to that an active fascination with winter snow sports and summertime kayaking, you will find that the life of this Alabama musician is a fulfilling and happy one.
Mr. Bohnet is presently a trombonist with the Mobile Symphony, performing with them since the Fall of 1988 when the orchestra was then known as the Port City Symphony. Though active in other orchestras, bands and brass quintets through the years, it is concerts with Mobile Symphony that keep him striving to improve by actively engaging in daily practice and seeking more instruction in seminars and masterclasses. Such preparation has become extremely necessary with the increased demands of the repertoire of the orchestra; aging has not stopped the need to hit the practice room!
Fortunately, Mr. Bohnet has found another musically satisfying position with the Department of Music at the University of South Alabama. Whether he finds himself in the classroom with first-time music students in Introduction to Music, or engaged in complex music discourse with music majors and teaching colleagues, there is never a dull moment. In addition, he is the Events Coordinator for USA's Music Department, keeping the calendar of performances straight right along with making sure that each concert is run smoothly from the perspective of both audience and performers.
Keith Bohnet's education history includes a Master of Music in Trombone Performance from Texas Tech University in 1984, and a Bachelor of Music Education (euphonium concentration) from the University of the Pacific in 1979. Professional performance experience includes work with the Mobile Symphony (1988-present), Gulf Coast Symphony (1988-2006), Pensacola Symphony (1987-1988), Lubbock Symphony (1982-1984), and Roswell Symphony (1982-1984).


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Fallen Jacksonville officer appeared on 'Cops' 14 years ago
Episode aired May 15, 2004
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville police officer killed in a single-vehicle vehicle crash Tuesday appeared on an episode of "Cops" that aired exactly 14 years ago.
During the May 15, 2004, episode that featured Jacksonville, Officer Lance Whitaker explained what got him focused on law enforcement.
"I became interested in law enforcement after doing a ride along. A buddy of mine works for the Sheriff's Office and what kind of got me hooked was the call I went on with him was a burglary in progress. There was a couple units with us. We went there. They were kicking in doors to try to apprehend suspects," Whitaker said. "After that, all the fun, excitement, basically is why I wanted to get into law enforcement."
Whitaker had only been with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for three years when he filmed that episode.
During the episode, Whitaker made two arrests -- one for cocaine possession and the other for resisting arrest.
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Community Education
Nutrition 101 Class
Nashville , TN United States 37215
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Nutrition – the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Pure and simple nutrition start with rethinking your diet and recognizing that what you eat directly influences the health of your body. Many unhealthy foods in the industry exist to make a profit and don't necessarily have your best interest and health in mind. This workshop will help you learn how to make healthy food choices, understand what goes into your food, and discover health implications of different ingredients in popular food products
Discover nutritious, natural foods and where to find them
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Learn how to read and understand food labels to make more informed decisions
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With six winners from seven races the 2018 MCE Insurance Ulster Grand Prix was as wide open as you could ever hope for.
A class field of internationally renowned riders lined up for each of the races on the Dundrod Circuit outside Belfast, and put on a show of truly thrilling racing.
The mass starts on the 7.3 mile public roads circuit always make for a superb race, and the flat-out nature of the course demands the maximum in commitment and bravery from the riders.
In 2018 Peter Hickman, Conor Cummins and Dean Harrison were the fancied stars, but you could never discount Christian Elkin, Lee Johnston, Shaun Anderson, Neil Kernohan and rising star Adam McLean.
The official review of the 2018 UGP packs in highlights of every race using the latest on bike camera technology and multiple trackside cameras around the course.
Settle back in your favourite armchair and get set for a heart-in-your-mouth, thrill-a-minute blast into the world of real road racing - right between the hedges just like it's meant to be!


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Muitas e muitas vezes tudo que é preciso é uma porção exagerada de barulho, caos, terror e demência para suportar o cotidiano apático do qual usualmente estamos acostumados a vivenciar, e para isso existem algumas trilhas sonoras feitas sob medida, leia-se Fugazi, The Fall, Unwond, Big Black, The Pop Group, Helmet, Shellac e afins e exatamente desse transtorno sonoro que o duo de Los Angeles, The Deepsea Goes se alimenta.
Experimente dar play no insano e demente "Reductio Ad Absurdum" e tente sair ileso eu o desafio. O álbum é uma pancadaria certeira bem no centro do crânio, interlando o pós punk caótico de gente como o The Pop Group e o pós hardcore de um Fugazi ou Unwond.
O The Deepsea Goes é feito sob medida para expurgar todo e qualquer demônio, e se, por acaso sobrar algum vestígio após a audição de "Rectio Ad Absurdum" adicione "Oraoneiroi" (álbum de 2009) e aniquile por completo seus problemas.
***** Interview with The Deepsea Goes *****
The Deepsea Goes started out as a recording side project for Paul while he was playing guitar & bass in bands. Towards the end of 2006 Janine decided to start playing drums & within a year we released "Épater le bourgeois" & played a couple of disastrous shows. After releasing "FORCALI", "Extraordinary Renditions", & "Reductio Ad Absurdum" across a surprisingly prolific stretch of 2008, we started touring strange amounts of the US every couple of months.
"Oraoneiroi" was released in August of 2009 & was supported by a Fall tour that seemed to collapse on itself. After a brief tour to Cleveland in summer 2010 we took a break from recording & cut back on live performances. In 2012, "Worship The Future" was released & that summer we played 14 shows throughout California. Since 2013 we've been writing & perpetually recording a full-length that's scheduled to be released sooner than later. We will most likely begin playing shows again around the greater Los Angeles area this fall/winter.
Q: Who are your influences?
Drive Like Jehu, Unwound, Fugazi, Wipers, Pixies, Slowdive, The Fall, Failure, Ride, Jimmy Eat World, Black Sabbath, Wire.
Q. Make a list of 5 albuns of all time…
Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man
Slowdive - Souvlaki
Can - Ege Bamyasi
PJ Harvey - To Bring You My Love
INXS - Kick
Television - Marquee Moon
The Mummies - Never Been Caught
Chantal Goya - dans les 6 chansons du film de Jean-Luc Godard "Masculin-Feminin"
Boris - Pink
The Intruders - Greatest Hits
Q. How do you feel playing live?
A combination of surprise, terror, ecstasy, confusion, joy, panic, delirium, & exhaustion.
Q. How do you describe The Deepsea Goes sounds?
A pretty, loud band. Guitars and drums and stuff.
Q: Tell us about the process of recording the songs ?
The drums are usually recorded in less time than it takes to set up the mics. Guitar & bass parts are typically fully recorded before being thrown away & completely rewritten a couple of times. All of the vocals are recorded through tearful self-doubt which results in dozens of trashed takes. The Deepsea Goes recorded output is the sound of giving up & moving on.
Q. Which new bands do you recommend?
Slow Code, Darto, Leisure World, Darto, Sterile Jets, etc.
Q: Which band would you love to made a cover version of?
At rehearsal we've toyed around with PJ Harvey, Jimmy Eat World, & Wipers songs. We'll try anything once, but we probably won't remember most of the lyrics or be able to coherently get past the first chorus. I'm pretty sure we did get through a version of "Roadrunner" by the Modern Lovers before though.


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Francis Ford Coppola is one of the greatest film directors to ever walk the earth. As superlative as that statement is, it's not very controversial. Most would agree with it. However, one can also agree that Coppola's style of movie making doesn't exactly fit with a lot of what Hollywood is producing these days. This is why we don't see him much anymore, he has no interest in making the big budget commercial successes that studios are looking for.
Speaking with Yahoo Movies about the Blu-Ray release of his Bram Stoker's Dracula, Coppola indicated that making the sorts of movies Hollywood wants requires a lot of effort and he's simply not interested in working so hard for those sorts of films. He said:
That's why I ended my career: I decided I didn't want to make what you could call "factory movies" anymore. I would rather just experiment with the form, and see what I could do, and [make things] that came out of my own. And little by little, the commercial film industry went into the superhero business, and everything was on such a scale. The budgets were so big, because they wanted to make the big series of films where they could make two or three parts. I felt I was no longer interested enough to put in the extraordinary effort a film takes [nowadays].
While Coppola hasn't left the movie game entirely, we haven't seen much of him in several years. While a number of his films, like Apocalypse Now and The Godfather have become cinematic classics, there's very little in his background that screams commercial. Dracula, or 1997's The Rainmaker, based on a John Grisham novel, which in the 90's were about as prevalent as Marvel superhero movies are today, may be his most commercial works. It may not be a coincidence then that it was following Rainmaker that we began to see less of Coppola as a director.
Certainly, if Coppola is looking to "experiment" then modern Hollywood is not going to be a particularly forgiving place. Between the superhero movies, sequels, and the film series based on novels about teenage dystopian futures, there's little experimenting going on. Everything is based on some previously established property, which gives the studios the confidence that it's a thing people will pay money to see in the theater. The smaller movies are out there, and Coppola has continued to make them, but as the commercial industry begins to rely more and more on the same blockbuster formula, there's less money available for films that aren't a sure thing.
As much as we may be fans of many of those commercially successful films, it's more than a little sad to see a great creator, who inspired so many of today's younger filmmakers, not wanting to still be involved. Hopefully he hasn't given up entirely and we'll still see a few of his films down the line.


text: Saturday 7th September 2013 | Leave a comment It seems that people are out to grab your attention – often for personal gain. They either have something to sell, or they want to waste your precious time and provoke your emotions.You have the stereotypical billboards and syndicate magazines that advertise people to buy the latest in high-end fashion, or the state-of-the-art va-va-voom. How much layers of clothing can we wear at any given time? Are the streets not flooded enough with vehicles? It doesn't help when the average household own around 2-3 cars.As for the ladies – they are targeted by the powersuits of marketing executives to exploit women's weakness of outward beauty, as they advertise the latest in cosmetic range. Please… please look at yourselves in the mirror and accept that you are incredibly beautiful without the makeup. Use makeup if you've embarrassed yourself by walking in front of a shop-glass front – only to discover a massive bruise on your forehead, but in everyday living – there's no need! Besides, how often will you walk in front of a shop-glass front… hardly ever!For us blokes, we are targeted by the latest in buttons and all things in technology. Why would you want another phone? Do you really need to upgrade your all-in-one camera phone from a 5-megapixel to an 8-megapixel? Why not invest in a consumer level SLR digital camera? Or even better, split your eggs from your central basket and buy a modest phone, camera and music player – so you won't sulk like a wet towel if you lose your prized phone.I for one am blessed to not overly convert myself to the latest in gadgetry. I still have an old-style mobile phone that does phone calls and text messaging. Let's just say that I'm not going to be angry or become upset if I lose it. The same applies with my modest Canon 350D SLR digital camera. Though I wish I had a full-framed professional camera, I don't think I will need so much advancements purely to take photographs that I happily take with my current model.The presence of social media doesn't help either in this self-absorbed world. Typically there are people who will randomly follow you on Twitter, without knowing diddly-squat about you. Is it an enlightening tweet that has gained you new followers, or simply because they have a product to sell?For the likes of people like me who blog, well – I don't advertise for gain. I do however, strive to encourage others in Christian light, but I mainly reflect upon my walk and faith in the LORD, by celebrating the small things of everyday life. I may not be selling, but nonetheless blogging is an example of one's expression of a self-absorbed world that we live in. At the end of the day, we are driven by the attention towards ourselves. Nature itself calls out for attention.The dog or cat wants your attention… A young child wants your attention… Your teacher wants your attention… Your parents want your attention… Your boyfriend / girlfriend wants your attention… Your wife / husband wants your attention…Your Father in Heaven, and our LORD and Saviour wants YOUR attention…Unfortunately, it's often that God gets the least attention, and yet He remains patient with us. It is the LORD's hope that we will come to know Him in faith and prayer, and accept Christ Jesus to be our LORD and Saviour. He longs for us to know Him.Perhaps if we truly value the LORD with enough sincerity in our hearts, we will become less absorbed with our own troubles, and instead, turn to others and minister to them in God's love and witness to them of the Good News and the hope in Christ Jesus.We should strive to pray earnestly that we grow in faith and seek the LORD for help in our prayers, and to seek the counselling guidance of the Holy Spirit… than our earthly friends and family, who don't know any better than us.How will you know of the LORD today? Will you seek Him?"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God." (John 3:16-21, ESV)~RichardConnectTweetRelated


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Obstetric Fistula
Virtually unheard of in wealthier nations, obstetric fistula (Latin for hole) is an affliction of the very poor, and is predominantly caused by neglected, obstructed labor. If the obstruction is unrelieved, the baby usually dies. The prolonged impaction of its head against the mother's internal tissue results in a severe medical condition in which a hole (fistula) develops between either the rectum and vagina or between the bladder and vagina. The loss of the baby, the persistent incontinence and rank odor that follows, along with many other possible complications such as infertility and chronic infection, often conspire to isolate the woman from family, society, and employment. Though a simple surgical repair can mend most cases of obstetric fistula, most women go untreated, afraid to admit to the condition or too poor to afford the repair.
Obstetric fistula is particularly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Uganda has been reported to have the third-highest rate of fistula in the world.
Education for Prevention
Through our outreach to traditional birth attendants and other healthcare workers in the Iganga District, we have learned that there are widespread misconceptions about obstetric fistula — for instance, that it is incurable, and that it is caused by a sexually transmitted infection. We working to combat these misconceptions through birth attendant education, through community educational outreaches, and through community drama group performances about fistula. Drama groups are a natural source for education on health issues, and are commonly utilized by Ugandan village communities.
In order to repair women with fistula, we partner with a UK-based organization called Uganda Childbirth Injuries Fund. We first identify women with obstetric fistula though a number of avenues – village outreaches, health center referrals, radio shows, and simple word-of-mouth between women. We then transport women three times a year to "repair camps" at Kamuli Mission Hospital, where they are repaired by surgeons from Uganda Childbirth Injuries Fund. In Uganda, all hospital patients must arrive with a friend to feed, attend and nurse them, and so we also transport one attendant for each patient. After surgery, we transport the women home (an important step, because if they go home by motorcycle taxi, or walk long distances, they risk re-opening their healing fistula). Our Fistula Coordinator follows up with the women after the surgery to check on her healing and social integration.
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The Board of Selectmen signed a climate protection resolution Sunday during the Earth Day celebration at Bartlett's Farm.
The resolution commits the island to participating in the International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives' (ICLEI) program known as Cities for Climate Protection Campaign. The board had previously approved a formal request from Sustainable Nantucket to join the initiative on March 12, and Selectmen Brian Chadwick, Michael Kopko and Patty Roggeveen signed the resolution during Sunday's festivities.
Nantucket is among 27 communities in Massachusetts that are participating in the program.
According to a press release issued by Sustainable Nantucket Monday, the Cities for Climate Protection campaign "is a performance-oriented campaign that offers a framework for local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve livability within their municipalities. It is designed to educate and empower local governments worldwide to take action on climate change."


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Chameleon House is a Tudor building with Georgian frontage in the market town of Harleston, South Norfolk. Situated in the Waveney valley between Diss and Bungay, we are on the Norfolk Suffolk border making it an ideal base for exploring the two counties.
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Health care notes from an unlikely source: The World Economic Forum produces numerous reports on global competitiveness. Their March 2009 report on Travel & Tourism Competitiveness ranks countries based on their attractiveness to visitors and the travel industry. The United States ranks 8th overall, behind various socialists (including Canada).
But dig into the rankings, and you find we fail to make the top ten in a number of categories, including...
- life expectancy (29th)
- physician density (39th)
- hospital beds (54th)
Bonus links! Here are some health care gems from around the South Dakota blogosphere:
- David Newquist says the Republican Party is choosing rage and racism over the real reform that hundreds of thousands of South Dakotans need.
- Bill Fleming catches an Economist article that offers a wonderful cost-benefit analysis: is a modest gain in cancer survival rates really worth bankrupting an extra million-plus Americans each year? The article comes out in favor of pretty much the same insurance reforms that President Obama has been pushing all along (decent things like not kicking cancer patients off insurance), reforms that will do no harm at all to our cancer treatment system.
- Adam Feser joins me in giving props to Senator Al Franken for a darned good explanation of what health insurance reform can and should do.


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Easter time is already over – mine was quite hard to digest. But I hope yours was better!
I don't want to lie to you and say that the fairybox is able to change anything about the situation I was going through but coming home to the lovely box made it easier to calm down and have a more positive mind. Mainly because the box looks so cute and I liked the product selection – all natural, cruelty-free, safe.
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Pukka herbs skin-friendly herbal tea
- smells heavenly (chamomile, peppermint, fennel) and feels calming to me
- the inside and the outside of this box are beautifully designed and a joy to look at aswell
- coffeine-free and 100% from organic farming
Logona day cream
- for nomal to dry skin
- I have not yet tested it because I want to finish some other products first but the ingredients arre quite good
- rose floral water at the 6th place of the INCI list is kind of incredible for the price of this product
Aries hand care egg
- this egg surprised me a lot and made me smile upon opening the package!
- only packaged in one carton box and comes without any plastic
- the natural ingredients slowly melt in your hands and provide your skin with a nourishing layer of wax and oils, scented with lavender essential oil
Ponyhütchen cream deodorant
- a favourite of mine, but I like to have a break from it from time to time
- it was the first deodorant that completely protected me from bad smell under my arms
- one pot lasts nearly a year (the biggest size)
Boho green makeup nail polish
- the colour looks gorgeous and should suit everyone well
- 8-free
- vegan
Spa Vivent white body soap
- also only packaged in one layer, this huge white soap bar is perfect for under the shower
- it is fun rubbing the huge round bar onto your body and massaging in the white foam
- leaves the usual soap feeling but this can be counteracted with putting on a body lotion/oil after showering
You can either buy a single box for 23,90 € or you can buy the full service and you will get a box each month for 19,90 € (you can cancel the service monthly if neccessary).
The products are often chosen to fit the season – you can have a look at all their previous boxes on their website.
A plus is also that the boxes are packaged in a workshop for the handicapped so they also have a positive social impact.
To come to a conclusion: I love being surprised by the fairybox and the hidden products inside, carefully taking every product out individually and filming it for you on my Insta stories. It is fun and it isn't expensive so there's no harm in trying it out. Plus you can always be sure that there are good products inside, meaning clean, seasonal and hand-selected!


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In early 2017, The Netherlands announced it would work with Japan and UN Environment to establish a Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation (GCECA) to help countries, institutions and businesses adapt to a changing climate. And now, we are excited to share that this international knowledge centre will be hosted in two Dutch cities: Rotterdam and Groningen. The cities were chosen based on factors such as the cities' location, expertise on the impact of climate change, and innovative office buildings.
Rotterdam's location in the Dutch delta and the innovative planning tht has required and inspired, have brought it international recognition for its climate adaptation initiatives and its international accessibility. Continuing with this ground-breaking work, the city is currently exploring the possibility of building a new climate-neutral floating office building for the climate centre staff.
As Chief Resilience Officer for Rotterdam, I am confident that with this global centre, Rotterdam will continue to play a leading role in helping cities and countries all over the world become more climate adaptive. The GCECA aims to accelerate climate adaptation by sharing knowledge and building new partnerships with relevant stakeholders across the globe. Cities face similar challenges due to climate change, and it is increasingly essential that they learn from and inspire one another.
The 100 Resilient Cities Network, and the organizations' global team of experts have enabled exactly this kind of collaboration. With them, Rotterdam is able to share our knowledge and implementation of climate adaptation projects. 100RC's president, Michael Berkowitz recently commented: "Rotterdam is uniquely positioned to host the Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation and to support its mission; not only have they led the global conversation on climate adaptation, many of the cities in our global Network have turned to Rotterdam for best practices and subject matter expertise. Cities and partners continue to reach out to them for climate adaptation guidance as the City has demonstrated an exemplary approach to building its resilience to a diverse set of challenges."
The centre will liaise with a global network of partners, including international knowledge institutes, businesses, interest organisations, local and national governments, and the financial sector. These partners will support parties in developing more effective ways of putting climate adaptation into practice. Collectively, knowledge in fields such as infrastructure and agriculture will help to strengthen new roads, buildings, and farmland in vulnerable communities across the globe.
Parties participating in the Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation include the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), UN Environment, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT), S&P Global, Delta Alliance, Deltares, Stockholm Environment Institute, Acclimatise, Netherlands Water Partnership, MCII, World Resources Institute, Wageningen University and Research, UNEP DTU Partnership, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, WRI, GEF, Adaptation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, NDC Partnership, Climate-KIC.


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€150.000,00 - Country House, Trulli
Trulli property for sale in Puglia Italy, located in the countryside of Ceglie Messapica off the road to Martina Franca, in a peaceful area. The real estate offers two separate buildings: the main one offers a trullo consisting of 2 cones and 3 alcoves with extension, comprising of living-dining, kitchenette, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a storage. The second building consists of a lamia, which offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, and it can be used as separate accommodation for guests.
The property has been renovated a few years ago, and is ready to be moved into.
The plot of land coming with the property extends for some 1 hectare (10.000 square meters) with olive and almond trees. Cistern for water supply, pizza oven. It's also possible to put in a swimming pool.


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At the April 10 Board of Education meeting, the Board reconsidered the topic of closing Kennedy High School and combining into Truman High School. The vote to approve the high school merger passed 4-3.
The vote puts into action a two-year closure/combination process.
Specific information will be published soon to help inform parents and students about the process for our current eighth-grade students (next year's ninth graders) and much more.
The district leadership teams are meeting to finalize the plans for the first year of the high school combine process (the 2017-2018 school year when all ninth graders are housed at Truman High School).
In the near future, opportunities will exist for students, parents, sports boosters, band boosters, PTO/PTA groups, alumni association, and members of the community to work with administration on the important tasks of renaming and rebranding what the unified high school will be called when the merger is fully complete in the 2018-2019 school year. At that time, all high school students will be on what is now the Truman High School Campus.
The district administration will make sure to publicize opportunities for parent and community input as soon as these meetings are scheduled.


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Happy ThanksGiving
Happy ThanksGiving
I'm in BIG troubles, please help me .....
I left Obie, my assistant, in charge of the Thanksgiving Feast for the animals and well, nobody but the dogs are impressed with the results.
Can YOU help me earn enough green papers in time to make sure that all the animals at Rikki's Refuge have a happy Thanksgiving this Thursday and a nice meal of what they like ?
I've got to raise $1304 before THURSDAY - and that's just tomorrow - to make everybody happy and full !!!!
Won't you skip just one cup of coffee or one donut to help make 1304 animals HAPPY ???
THANK YOU!! Love, Opie
Please ask all your friends to help me too !!!!!!!!
Did YOU sign up for the Thanksgiving Tour and Reception? I sure hope you did .... I hope I getz to seez you tomorrow ........
Lots of exciting things going on this week .... and next month too ....
Here's the quick run down ..... I'll try to pop back in soon to tell you MORE !!!!
Hurry!! It's back! Our Nom Nom Popcorn fundraiser is underway TODAY through December 9 - Just in time for the holidays!!
Rikki's Refuge earns 30% of each sale AND you don't have to wait until the end of the sale for your products. Your order will arrive within 7-10 days of placing it!!
www.supportyours.org/rikkisrefuge click to order
AND in addition to the more than 65 awesome and unique popcorn flavors, new snack pack combinations, gourmet seasonings, and build-a-tins at great prices, they now also offer:
**Java Nom's" Coffee – Eye-Opening Varieties of Delicious Coffee to please every java lover!
**Mama Bear's" Pickles & Peppers – Tempting Pickle and Pepper Products to add a little zing to meal or snack time!
**A New Line of Savory & Sweet Flavored Nuts! Scrumptious Peanuts and Almonds and Cashews, oh my!
www.supportyours.org/rikkisrefuge order for YOU and for your popcorn loving friends on your Shopping List .... TODAY !!
You eat popcorn ... I get Fancy Feast !!!
Join us for our very first Black Sheep Friday ..... don't rush out to spend money playing into the hands of commercializing every holiday and event ..... don't get caught up in the mad rush .....
Think about Thanks and about Giving at this time of year. Look around ... be grateful for the planet you live on .... be thankful for your fellow earth mates .....
Show your Thanks by Giving back this Black Friday ....
You can pick who you'd like to spend the day with. We'd pick the animals ...... and if you do too come to Rikki's or spend the day volunteering at a local sanctuary or shelter and helping the animals who are so often forgotten during the holiday season.
If you pick hoomans ..... spend the day visiting at a nursing home, a children's home, a homeless shelter, a woman and children shelter. YOU can make a difference on Friday .....
Show your Thanks by Giving back this Black Friday ....
You can pick who you'd like to spend the day with. We'd pick the animals ...... and if you do too come to Rikki's or spend the day volunteering at a local sanctuary or shelter and helping the animals who are so often forgotten during the holiday season.
If you pick hoomans ..... spend the day visiting at a nursing home, a children's home, a homeless shelter, a woman and children shelter. YOU can make a difference on Friday .....
Show the world and PUT YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART TELLS YOU TO
Help commercialize holidays by forking it over to the big corporations you hate seeing growing fat on your dollars ...... or spend it really making a difference .....
The future of the planet and every soul on it, is in YOUR hands.
The future of the planet and every soul on it, is in YOUR hands.
Spend the day with us at Rikki's, working with our Sanctuary Manager, assisting in feeding of the animals, cleaning of the animal areas to include scooping poop, raking poop, and disposing of the poop!
Yup, it's a lot of poop !!!
It is outside work, so dress for the weather, bring your animal-friendly lunch (this means to share but don't bring animal parts to eat), and work from 10 am until 3 pm!!
It's hard work, but with great rewards and our volunteers will get LOTS of animal interaction (in addition to animals in pastures and pens, we also have many free range cats, dogs, goats, turkeys, peacocks, ducks, geese, chickens, etc that will likely be your shadows!).
We are a life care sanctuary with 1300 animals, both domestic and farm, of 22 different species - from cats, dogs, turkeys, emus, cows, pigs, goats, and everything in between!!
Why not try something different for Black Friday??
You must sign up in advance to attend !!!
Send an email to email@example.com NOW for your free ticket !!
runs from midnight Thursday to 11:59 pm Friday Rikki's time
BLACK FRIDAY FOOD BOWL BUSTER – 20% Off ALL Donations!!!
20% Off Your Donation Shopping at Rikki's Refuge From midnight Thursday thru 11:59 pm Black Friday, we've got the best shopping idea EVER!
ALL donations — no limits my friends — ALL donations —
are topped with 20% ….
YOU donate $80 and our Black Friday Donor drops in $20 ….
and the animals get FED $100 of food!!
Is this cool or what??
Spread the word ….
Feed 'em all!!
Rikki's 20% off Donations Shopping Spree just got BETTER!
How many folks are on your Christmas list?
Tired of shopping, spending money on gas or postage, fighting over parking spots, getting mugged in malls?
Well …. Look what we've got for YOU today,
donations of $25 or more will get an email OR snail mail holiday card from Rikki's ....
just tell us who it's for, anything special you'd like us to say from you, their name and snail mail or email address … we'll take care of the rest ….
AND it still qualifies for the 20% Off Your Donation Shopping at Rikki's
MIDNIGHT Thursday thru 11:59 pm Black Friday !!!
Spread the word ….
Feed 'em all!!
AND get your Holiday Shopping ALL DONE TODAY with no trouble, no hassle!!
Can you possibly think of a better gift to give someone than saving a life in their honor?
Our fabulous authentic sterling silver Rikki's Refuge lapel pins and necklaces (custom made for us by Michael Gallagher Jewelers) are MORE than half off this weekend!!
Yes, they really are!!
The pins are normally $40, and the necklaces are $50.
But for a limited time this weekend, that brings them down to $14.99 and $19.99 respectively!
They've never been this low, and may never be again!
And there are limited quantities!
Get your necklace and pin at deep deep discount NOW !!!!!
You can buy yours directly at our wonderful store in Fredericksburg
3503 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg
Or you can buy on line and we'll ship to you !!!!!
And shipping is $4 to U.S. addresses. International? Just let me know what country, and we'll let you know.
HURRY ... inventory is running low !!!
You can feel good about supporting stores like Re-Tail where 100% of sales stay with the Rikki's Family, supporting the animals that YOU love !!!
No corporate CEO's or CCO's getting fat ... well ... not fat with green papers !!!!!
Mom be our CEO - Chief Excrement Officer and she don't get no green papers at all .... not even any to buy a veggie burger .... sometimes Petunia will share an apple with her.
I be CCO - Chief Cat Officer and I might be fat .... and I use the green papers to buy food for me and for everybody else here too .... and to pay their doctors .... and to pay the nice dump people who take all our poop to store it cus we'd just run out of room .... and to pay the lectic man so we have lights so da hoomans can see da poop at night to clean it up .....
I be CCO - Chief Cat Officer and I might be fat .... and I use the green papers to buy food for me and for everybody else here too .... and to pay their doctors .... and to pay the nice dump people who take all our poop to store it cus we'd just run out of room .... and to pay the lectic man so we have lights so da hoomans can see da poop at night to clean it up .....
THANK YOU for supporting Rikki's Refuge and Saving Lives !!!!
Your EVERY purchase at Re-Tail makes a difference !!!
This will be a facebook only event and fundraiser only on Tuesday, December 28
Money raised during this opportunity be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Facebook is waiving all fees, so every penny donated AND MORE goes directly to Rikki's Refuge.
It's simple for YOU to set you your own plea on facebook for donations for Rikki's Refuge.
Just ask me how, firstname.lastname@example.com or message me on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Kerry.Hilliard yeahhhh I know ... it's got HER name on there, but it's really MY facebook page !!!!!
It won't cost you a thing !!!! Is donating to save a life on YOUR Christmas Wish List? This is the PURRFECT opportunity to ask all YOUR friends and family to make a donation in you honor and as your Christmas Gift (like who needs another scarf, right?) AND to have it DOUBLED !!!!
It won't cost you a thing !!!! Is donating to save a life on YOUR Christmas Wish List? This is the PURRFECT opportunity to ask all YOUR friends and family to make a donation in you honor and as your Christmas Gift (like who needs another scarf, right?) AND to have it DOUBLED !!!!
Check our facebook pages on TUESDAY and donate thru any one of them marked as GIVING TUESDAY DOUBLES ..... and seriously ... think about doing you very own fundraiser .... it's really really easy and I'll walk you turn setting it up !!!!!
Visit us on Tuesday
Visit us on Tuesday
Pick any of those pages and look for our Giving Tuesday DOUBLES !!!!
Starting Saturday December 2
Pictures with Santa $10
You receive 1 print plus a cd with all the pictures we take of your family.
Pet and human friendly!
Appointments are preferred and will provide a guaranteed time, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Slots fill up quickly, call 540-891-5300 or email firstname.lastname@example.com us asap to schedule your appointment.
Saturday, December 2, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 3, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, December 9, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 10, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, December 16, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 17, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 21, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wrap for tips !
Help customers, help Rikki's and have fun all at the same time!
Volunteer Gift Wrappers are needed for Rikki's Refuge on December 16, 17, 23, 24 at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Seven Corners Location) in Falls Church, VA!
Please contact FRED at firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com if you can help!
Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, Dec 17, 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday, December 23, 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, December 24, 10 am - 7 pm
AND December 21, 22, 23 at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Charlottesville, VA!
If you can help, please contact Ron Herfurth (Rikki's Refuge Director of Serving Cats) at firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
Thursday, December 21, 4 pm-8 pm
Friday, December 22, 5 pm-8 pm
Saturday, December 23, 5 pm-8 pm
All donations received go directly to Rikki'sRefuge!
OH NO !!!! Did you forget to get your tickets for our Thanksgiving Day Tour ?
SIGN UP NOW for our CHRISTMAS DAY TOUR at Rikki's Refuge, followed by a small reception at our Life Center.
We would love to see you, but you MUST have reservations.
For more information and to reserve your spot, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
We also have a New Year's Day Wild and Wooly Nature Hike .... noon on New Year's Day
get your tickets at email@example.com BUT only if you dare hike off into the wilderness where you have no idea who you may come across ..... will Bigfoote follow the hikers again this year ........ You won't know if you don't sign up !!
Ohh we've had exciting times since I last talked to you .....
and I'll tell you more about them later .....
but just to get you up to date.......
Sara kept coming to visit Rikki's Refuge since she was an itty bitty baby calf. She was an escape artist living on an adjoining farm. She kept coming over to visit with our cows and sheep and goats and cats and dogs .... Sara was a friend to everyone.
We welcomed her roaming our refuge, we wanted her to be allowed to stay, to grow up, to enjoy life with us. Yet she would be retrieved and taken home. But soon she'd be back.
And she grew .... and grew .... and now she's about a year old and her family was being sent off to market .... and still .... Sara came to Rikki's .... looking longingly at the safety and protection we offer our animals .... a life ... for as long as god let's them be here.
Knowing the end of her life was coming soon, our volunteer Nora, rallied others together and raised the money to buy Sara's freedom.
The days the papers were signed and the exchange made, Sara stood there in the driveway that separates our two farms .... our farm of peace and happiness ever after called Rikki's Refuge .... their farm of the cycle of short term life and off to market ... looking over our Sanctuary Manager's (Doug) shoulder as he signed her papers.
Sara took one last look over her shoulder at her family, already loaded on livestock trucks and ready to ride off to market, she let out a long low mooo ..... and turned and followed Doug to Rikki's and turn our gate to live a life of happy ever after.
We are so thankful to those of you who saved Sara from becoming a steak or a hamburger. THANK YOU.
It's wonderful people like YOU who support Rikki's Refuge and make it possible for us to feed, house, and care for all these wonderful animals of so many wonderful species who just want peace and happiness and live ..... and YOU make it possible for us to do it .... ONE DOLLAR AT A TIME !!!!
Thank you for being there for Sara and her new family of 1300 saved happy animals ......
Your support means the world to every one of them .... www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate
Our 5K Run was a huge success with 78 runners and walkers of two species !!!!!
Thank you Dennis and Crystal for sponsoring, coordinating, managing and making the run a huge success again this year !!!!!
Thank you Dennis and Crystal for sponsoring, coordinating, managing and making the run a huge success again this year !!!!!
Congratulations to our 1st place guy Tim Sveum, 1st place gal Tiana Laux, and our Team Winner the Marines !!!!
These three little gals won't blow your house down !!!! But they will grow up to be big beautiful girls like our Petunia ... ONLY because YOU went out of your way to save them !!!!
These girls were on loan to a pick your own produce place .... what a great place to fatten them up before they'd be going back to the feed lot and slaughter.
They learned to love people and got so friendly. One kind person visiting the produce place said WHAT ??? These beautiful creatures are here to learn to love humans, to get treats, pats, to be treated like living beings with a soul and a heart .... and then to be processed into Christmas Ham?
They learned to love people and got so friendly. One kind person visiting the produce place said WHAT ??? These beautiful creatures are here to learn to love humans, to get treats, pats, to be treated like living beings with a soul and a heart .... and then to be processed into Christmas Ham?
She told someone about them, who told someone else, who ....... and I bet you know the rest of the story. She heard about Rikki's and about pigs like Petunia who can live in peace and happiness just being pigs ..... cus you know ... no pig ever wanted to be ham ... or bacon ... no none of them.
And now these three little girls are here for you to play with and watch grow up.
THANK YOU for making it possible for wonderful animals to live out their natural lives !!!
And now these three little girls are here for you to play with and watch grow up.
THANK YOU for making it possible for wonderful animals to live out their natural lives !!!
Lots of nice hoomans picked and loaded and hauled pumpkins ..... and all the grass eatin, cud chewing, vegivores are very very happy !!!!!
We had a lovely ThanksLiving tour and feeding of the animals. Lars, our chief turkey, is a huge supporter of World Vegan Month, November, and he led the ThanksLiving Tour, constantly gobbling the message "Feed us, don't eat us" to all our visitors.
Once again ... our fabulous chefs outdid themselves with a wonderful vegan dinner for da hoomans too !!!!! If you'd like to join us next year for a tour of feeding the animals and then our Vegan ThanksLiving Meal in celebration of letting animals live their natural lives, sign up NOW, seats sell out FAST .... so HURRY .... it's NOT too early to reserve your spot for 2018 ..... Saturday before Thanksgiving. firstname.lastname@example.com
Sign up for a tour soon and visit all the critters. Kaitlyn and her friends look forward to seeing you and sharing purrs and love and hugs !!!!
Don't forget to SAVE A LIFE TODAY !
Rikki's Refuge
PO Box 1357
Orange VA 22960
And please come see me soon !!
In the mean time, Keep up with us on Facebook and you'll get the minute to minute details about what's going on at Rikki's Refuge .... you'll be the first to see the new residents .... and the first to know about up coming events !!!
Rikki's Refuge
Opie and Vincent's Page
Duke's Page
Re-Tail Thrift Store in Fredericksburg
The Duke Thomas Peabody Antique and Collectables Shoppe in Culpeper
Opie's and Mom's Purrsonal Profile
Opie's Edibles for Fun Animal Friendly Recipes and Cooking Tips: https://www.facebook.com/OpiesEdibles
Vincent D. Cat's Gathering Place, a place to hang out, chat, and have fun
Kitty Litter-Ature
Rikki's Crazy Cat Person Club
For the Love of Black Cats
Our Website
which needs help getting up to date .... if you "do" WordPress and would like to help, let us know firstname.lastname@example.com
Rikki's Refuge is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc., an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Virginia Corporation. Federal Tax-ID 54-1911042. Your donations provide direct support. A financial statement is available upon written request from the Virginia State Office of Consumer Affairs.


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ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – In his most recent parole bid, the man who killed ex-Beatle John Lennon said that he hoped to live and work with an upstate New York minister if released.
Web Extra: Parole Hearing Transcript (pdf)
Mark David Chapman was denied parole for the seventh time last week, and a transcript of the hearing was released Wednesday. The 57-year-old can try for parole again in two years.
Chapman shot Lennon on December 8, 1980 outside the Dakota in Manhattan, the apartment building where the former Beatle lived. He was sentenced in 1981 to 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
The parole board noted his positive efforts while in jail but said releasing him would trivialize the killing.
The former security guard from Hawaii said that his motivation for the killing was instant notoriety.
In transcript, Chapman said the shooting of Lennon was a very selfish act that he deeply regretted. "It was done for extremely selfish reasons that I regret to this day. I personally can't think of anything more selfish to do, to take somebody's life for your own aggrandizement and there were a lot of people in pain then and people that still want to know what happened now. That's why I'm sitting before you."
He also said he planned on living with the minister, who his wife met several years ago at a church function, because his wife was impressed by his deep commitment to Christ.
Chapman met the minister for the first time two days before the hearing.
Do you think Chapman will ever be released from prison? Let us know below.
(TM and © Copyright 2012 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)


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Obama Announces "Special Envoy" to the Muslim World; Begins Speech with Common Muslim Greeting - Video
Here is video of recorded message President Obama delivered to the "U.S. - Islamic World Forum," where he announced that he will appoint a "Special Envoy to the "Organisation of the Islamic Conference" (OIC) in hopes of building stronger ties to the Muslim World.
Obama began his message with a common greeting among Muslims, "Assalamu alaikum," which means "Peace be with you." He then announced Rashad Hussain as his Special Envoy to the Muslim World.


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Friday, 10 June 2011
Secrets at St Judes: Sunshine Girl by Carmen Reid
March 2011, Corgi Children's
288 pages, Paperback
Review copy
Young Adult,
Boarding school, ups and downs of friendships, tricks (some funny, some stupid), sneaking around, lying, cheating, teen romance (gets pretty racey in a few sections)
Summary from Random House Children's Books
The St Jude's girls are taking a super-fun trip to visit Gina's amazing LA home, but there are upsets and excitement for Gina, Niffy, Amy and Min this term. Will Amy finally find out who her mother is? And will Gina decide between her two love interests? And what about Min – is she just getting too wrapped up in her crazy science discoveries?
Nayuleska's reasons for loving Niffy...she gets as hyper as I do on coffee, she loves cakes & sweets as much as I do. She is a mastermind for tricks, which are really clever and funny in this & previous books.
Is there another character who deserves a special mention? Min - it's sweet how much she loves science - she love her microscope more than snacks (funny scene with Gina).
How evil/nasty is the enemy? Girls can be right little madams (that's putting politely) - Niffy & co's enemies really aren't friendly, but I didn't like or agree with how Amy took her revenge (Gina felt the same as me).
Are there plenty of plot twists and surprises? There are several sprinkled throughout the story, with a lot of laughs.
One of my favourite parts was...when Niffy played the final trick, and was actually praised for it by a familiar character. It was a big 'whoohoo' moment.
Although I'm not always keen on how the girls behave, their friendship is firm, they have good hearts, they can be very funny so I give this 8/10.
Suggested reads
Share more of the girls' adventures in the previous books including: Jealous Girl
and Drama Queen (link to follow)
Tags: YA
2 comments:
Thank you for this brilliant review, so glad you enjoyed the story! Carmen x
- 10 June 2011 at 09:06
- Nayuleska said...
Thank you Carmen!
- 13 June 2011 at 07:32
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Adding API Broker Under Monitoring for API Aggregators
As I'm monitoring the API space I'm trying to create meaningful grouping for companies to belong when tracking API trends. My groupings are sometimes in alignment with what we hear in the tech blogosophere, but other times I try new definitions to help expand my monitoring definition and see if I can identify emerging patterns like I'm seeing with BaaS.
Each week I do a little more exploration in concept of API aggregation, and this week after studying payment API aggregator Spreedly, I'm considering adding a new, overlapping area with aggregation, called API brokers. Let's see if I can make this work.
API aggregators like Singly are providing personal data access to popular SaaS platforms by aggregating APIs. You can pull a list of photos from Singly, for a user, and it could pull photos from Flickr, Instagram and Facebook. This is pretty straightforward API Aggregation.
Other providers like Temboo, provide this functionality but focus more on the API interoperability or as i call it API reciprocity side of things. Temboo does aggregate multiple APIs like Singly, but focuses on providing interoperability as well as aggregation. While Singly does to, there are differences in their approach.
Spreedly has all the telltale signs of an API aggregator. They allow you to program against 48 payment gateways in 71 countries. It has aggregation, but rather than interoperability it seems to be about brokering transactions. Spreedly can help you choose the gateway based upon location, cost and availability. Which has all the elements of what I'd consider an API broker.
I envision other new API brokers emerging, in niche areas like images, video or messaging. Imagine if you could use Twilio, Tropo or other SMS API provider, but use through a broker who will give you the best availability and costs based upon various needs. This type of API aggregation is not meant for providing users with access to multiple cloud silos via APIs, it is more about brokering API resources and establishing a marketplace.
Not all APIs can be brokered, and maybe Spreedly is unique, but I bet I will find more of this behavior from other companies, once I start looking. Let me know if you know of any companies who broker API resources in a similar way to Spreedly.


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Always Innovating
to create extraordinary experiences in real estate
Dedicated to Excellence
while committed to exceeding expectations
Professional + Authentic
by instilling trust through expertise and empathy
Connecting what Matters
by bringing together people, places, and systems
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Out of all the factors that affect the best price and terms when selling your home, partnering with a knowledgable and experienced agent is at the top of the list.
Better Agents
Real estate is rife with complexities, jargon, and unknowns. Our experienced agents can guide you through the entire process.
Full Time Agents
Mainframe agents are committed to their full-time careers as real estate professionals.
On average, our agents have been licensed for more than 10 years.
Our Agents Sell More
Agents at Mainframe sell almost 2.3 times more homes than the average agent.
Our Listings sell faster
Our agents sell their listings 38% faster, which is almost twice as fast as agents at other companies.
*Data from Stellar MLS in 2019
Company-Wide Commitment
Each agent is backed by a company-wide effort to help our customers achieve their goals and dreams.
Agent Collaboration
Our experienced agents share their knowledge and support each other when needed.
Marketing Services
Our marketing department provides agents with beautiful marketing so they can focus on their listing.
Broker Support
When they need it, our agents can quickly contact the broker for support on transaction issues.
Selective Hiring
We've set the bar higher than most real estate companies by selectively hiring reputable agents.
Our name, Mainframe Real Estate, alludes to the high-quality framework upon which the company is built. Mainframe has provided a uniquely modern and sophisticated brand for real estate.
Clean + Modern
Simple yet sophisticated, our brand and aesthetic convey what is behind the scenes: a focus on quality, simplicity, and dedication to excellence.
Mainframe Real Estate is a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This means the brand name and logo are protected as we grow. Registration numbers 5139910 and 5131438.
Culture can't be seen—it's felt. We invite you to experience ours.
Authentic Relationships
Our agents have built life-long friendships with each other. We're family. As a result, we don't suffer from constant agent turnover like many other offices.
Opportunity Sharing
Weekly open house opportunities, transaction partnerships, referrals, and more business is shared between agents.
Group Chats
Ask questions. Request vendors. Coordinate and collaborate.
We often make time to plan office events, socials, and other chances to be together.
I am so incredibly lucky to work at a firm that is so supportive and inclusive with a culture that is second to none … you don't get that very often in real estate offices. I am absolutely in the right place. I never have had more fun getting to know such an amazing group of people.
Everyone is so real at this company, which means I can be myself, too.My previous office was overcrowded with inexperienced agents who were constantly coming and going. Now I work with many great agents, who have also become great friends.
Mainframe agents receive support and guidance in many ways.
Broker Hotline
Call, text, or email. Have a conversation directly with the broker when you need the support.
Tech Support
We provide the platforms, so we have the answers. Allow us to provide you best practices for every aspect of your business.
Professional Network
We establish countless relationships in our network so that our agents can save time and money through trusted relationships.
Need to bounce an idea? We love helping agents run with their next big idea—or saving them from pursuing one they shouldn't.
The support that I receive at Mainframe has been an integral part to the growth of my real estate career. I strategically chose this brokerage for the intimate environment. At any point I can have a meaningful conversation with the broker and be heard.
Turn-key marketing services allow our agents to focus on what's important: their customers and transactions.
Marketing Services
We have a marketing and technology department focused on making turn-key and effortless services for our agents.
One-Click Marketing
You're a busy agent, so you need quick and easy marketing that is also beautiful. Order signs, photos, brochures, and more with just a click in our back-end system "ABE."
Agent-Centric Branding
Design Services
Personalized design services for special marketing projects.
Beautiful and Presentable
Engage your customers with digital or print media.
Our Technology
Innovation is at our core, and technology is the basis of innovation. Our suite of technology provides a simplified approach to real estate that streamlines the process for agents and customers.
Our Automated Back End system, affectionately called ABE, is a complete real estate software platform developed by and exclusive to Mainframe Real Estate.
While most companies use multiple, off-the-shelf software solutions that are fragmented and unable to be customized, ABE is a single software platform that Mainframe can continually improve and adapt to the needs of our clients and agents. It's a powerful tool for a high-volume agent that is getting better every day.
Forget learning multiple software and switching screens all the time because ABE does it all.
Repetitive and cumbersome tasks have been automated for the agent.
Use the web app on the road for the same version of ABE you have on your computer.
Built In-House
Nearly every internal process happens through ABE and each step is perfectly streamlined.
Business Snapshot
Commission calculations are automatic and up front for the agent to view.
Constant Development
We never stop adding features to ABE. Feedback from our agents and a constant influx of ideas make ABE better all the time.
Electronic Signatures
With a built-in electronic signature platform, agents can quickly prepare documents for customers to sign and save them automatically to ABE.
Contact Management
Save your contacts, leads, and pull detailed reports about their sales and activities.
Contingency Tracking
For new listings that need property photos or yard signs, beautiful products are just a click away.
Document Management
Easy document checklists, massive storage abilities, and simple archiving.
Team Collaboration
Teams collaborate on files and team leaders have an overview of their team like never before.
Property Management
Mainframe offers competitive compensation and a high-level of services. Agents want more opportunity than just sales, so that's why we've created long-term growth strategies for our agents.
Earn up to 95% commission
Agents start at an 80/20 split. After earning a gross commission of $100,000, during each anniversary year with the company an agent "caps" and earns 95% commission until their next anniversary with the company, with an opportunity to do it again every year. At that time, the agent has earned $80,000 and contributed $20,000* to the company.
- The $20,000 contribution to the company applies to most regions in Florida. Some higher-priced markets will have proportionately higher contributions depending on median home price and the revenue sharing of Connect Plus, described below, also is proportionately higher.
- Team members who work on a team may have different compensation plans.
- An agent must have earned a gross commission of $50,000 in the last 12 months to be eligible to be hired, unless that agent is a member of a team lead by a team leader.
- Each agents pays a monthly technology fee of $90 per month.
Connect Plus
Agents want more opportunity, so we created a way for agents to earn a portion of the company's revenue. You can continue to sell like an agent and now build a business like a broker without the complications or risk.
For each agent or "connection" that you introduce to Mainframe, you can earn up to $1,000 every year. This also applies to the agents they connect with, and so on, up to five connections away from you.
Each capping agent causes up to $5,000 of revenue to be shared each year, $1,000 to each of their five connections as described above. When an agent is halfway to their cap, $500 is paid out to each of the five connections from the agent. The remaining $500 is paid out to each of the five connections when the agent achieves their full cap.
Splits apply to revenue share. This helps every agent to cap quicker each year and encourages agents to continue to sell real estate.
*The numbers above are based on a 25% revenue share of a typical $20,000 company contribution.
Connect with Agents
Earn up to $1,000 per Connection per Year
Earn up to $1,000 per Connection per Year up to five Connections away from you
Simple Math
Profit sharing is only beneficial when there is profit, which can fluctuate dramatically. In comparison, revenue sharing is consistent and predictable.
No Limitations
Example #1
You connect with Jane. When Jane earns a gross commission of $50,000 and is halfway to her cap, you receive a $500 revenue share commission. When she earns her gross commission of $100,000 and caps, the remaining $500 is paid to you.
Example #2
You connect with Jane who caps every year. Jane connects with three other agents that cap every year. You will earn $4,000 per year, $1,000 for each agent.
Example #3
You have been connecting with agents for awhile. You have 30 capping agents that are 5 connections or less from you. You will earn $30,000 each year. A hundred capping agents would be $100,000 in income. The math is that simple and the income potential is limitless!
Mainframe Referrals
Mainframe Referrals is a separate real estate brokerage that strictly provides referral services for real estate licensees in Florida.
With Mainframe Referrals, a real estate licensee can maintain an active license, refer buyers and sellers of real estate to actively working Realtors, but not have to be part of or pay fees to the Realtor associations. Agents with Mainframe Referrals receive a percentage of the commission when the property closes.
Mainframe Referrals is perfect for real estate licensees who do not work in real estate full time or do not want to actively negotiate or sell real estate, but do know people looking to buy or sell. It's an excellent way to make additional income by simply connecting people together.
Agents with Mainframe Referrals can also participate in Connect Plus and receive revenue share just as active agents can.
Want to Learn More?
Contact the broker today for a confidential conversation about how Mainframe can help boost your real estate career.
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Reporting to the Director of Exhibition Design and Production, this position will work as an Exhibitions Installation Manager for all museum exhibition programs. Primary focus will be on preparation of install schedule and close coordination with collection departments and outside fabricator. This position oversees installation of exhibition galleries, and all prep teams. Position will implement art handling, storage, and installation strategies with equal consideration for conservation, aesthetics, safety, and stability issues.
This is a full-time staff position through December 2020.
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The MSRA Back to the 50s Weekend Road Tour
Across the Rockies and on to Speedway Motors
With a long day ahead of us we were up early in Grand Junction, Colorado. The AMSOIL/Street Rodder MSRA Road Tour had us heading east toward our final destination of The Back to the 50's Weekend in St. Paul, Minnesota. Driving on I-70 out of Grand Junction you begin to climb up into the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains. As you pass the Ski areas of Vail you continue to climb and actual get up as high as the snow line in some areas. Once you reach the summit it is a quick trip down and into the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado. From Denver we continued north east on I-76 and then onto I-80. It was a long 600 mile day as we landed in Fort Kearney, Nebraska. The Great Platte River Road Archway was closed by the time most of us rolled into Kearney but some drove out for pictures at sunset.
Wednesday morning everyone was excited as we drove two hours east to the home of Speedway Motors and the Smith Collection of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska. We have stopped many times at Speedway Motors and this time we were saddened by the fact the Speedy Bill Smith had passed away three weeks earlier. Bill had always greeted us when we stopped and enjoyed showing us both the Speedway warehouse and the amazing Smith Collection of American Speed. While Bill may be gone, the business of Speedway Motors and the Smith Collection of American Speed continue on in the very capable hands of Bill and Joyce Smiths four sons. We were greeted by Clay Smith at the warehouse and we got a look at the massive facility.
From the warehouse it was a short walk across the parking lot to the museum. Damon Lee from Speedway Motors spoke to us briefly and then we were allowed to take our time and walk through the museum at our own pace. For those of us that had been through before it was a real treat to revisit our favorite displays and see things we had missed on prior visits. After we spent about 90 minutes walking the three floors we gathered in the area known as Bill's Garage. We had a moment of silence in honor of Speedy Bill Smith who had the vision and generosity to establish such an amazing collection that will be around for generations to enjoy. As planned we had some lunch consisting of great pizza, salad and soda. Clay Smith again spoke with us and each participant was given a goodie bag compliments of Speedway Motors. By 1PM it was time to head out. We had been invited to dinner and a tour of the collection of Larry and Carol Olson and Bowman's Real Hot Rods both in Brandon. The Road Tour must keep on rolling.


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Import Restrictions Considered for IPR Infringing Windshield Wipers
In patent infringement investigations 337-TA-928 and -937 of windshield wipers and components thereof, the ITC has determined to terminate its remand investigation with respect to certain products after complainants Valeo North America Inc. and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. withdrew their assertion of patent infringement against these products.
However, the ITC has also determined that the importation, sale for importation and sale within the U.S. after importation of the subject goods is violating section 337 with respect to certain claims of one of the patents asserted by Valeo. The ITC is therefore seeking comments no later than Feb. 24 on (a) the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered (e.g., exclusion orders and/or cease and desist orders), (b) the effects of any such remedy on the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and U.S. consumers, and (c) the amount of the bond under which infringing articles could continue to enter the U.S. during the 60-day period the president has to review any ITC-ordered remedy.
Finally, the ITC is extending the target date for completing these investigations to April 12.


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At first it does seem like a finding art which is affordable may be hard. But the truth is that finding art which is cheaper is now actually easier than ever. The internet has made finding art which is less expensive much easier, and there are some great sites to find the artwork you want as well…
Websites for Art
It can be overwhelming at first but it's safe to say that if you're looking for art, you will definitely find the right artwork you. There is a vast amount of choices on there…
- https://www.etsy.com/
- http://www.kurated.com/
- http://kindergallery.com/
- http://www.ebay.com/
- http://www.saatchiart.com/
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If you still don't think you can find the Artwork you enjoy you can always visit an affordable art fair…
You may realize that with time, you no longer need some covetable items that looked good in your small apartment. If you are going for a more sophisticated look, you can bring out the whole grown-up idea to life. At times you may be too comfortable around your house clutter. Be creative and get good storage supplies for them.
Things you need to get rid of in your new apartment;
- Grocery bags; if you do not need the grocery paper bags anymore just do away with them or look for a better storage unit to put them in.
- Bottles; clear out your used bottles from the bathroom shelves.
- Chipped utensils; if you have utensils that are chipped on the rim, decide where to place them or donate. They are worn out and can cause lip bleeding.
- Gallery wall; instead of doing photo collages like in your previous small apartment; sort out the pictures in a well-placed gallery wall that is more sophisticated.
- Framed posters; posters are no longer as fashionable as they used to be. If you want to express your love for something, try using hanging frames.
- Shoes; it's often hard to give away your favorite shoes even though they are not fitting anymore. Yet, it's always prudent to do away with them and buy better ones.
- Glass vases. If you have so many vases around the house that are not in use, donate some of them.
- Clothes; form a habit of donating clothes you hardly wear anymore. Clear out space in your closet rather than letting it look crowded and messy.
- Furniture; get rid of that cozy college couch that has lasted you through college. Sell it and buy good furniture from a top deisgner furniture store
See the best corner wardrobe for home.
Getting rid of the few unwanted items in and around your house gives you space to have better furniture and other household items
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We specialize in commercial retail and office space leasing in Manhattan, New York City medical office rentals and sublets. We'll Search Commercial Real Estate Listings for your company in more then 8000 buildings to lease, sublease or sale. Take advantage of vacancy rate on the rise, get professional help from the specialist to Find your best NYC Retail space location at no charge. There are "No Fees" paid by the Tenant for our leasing brokerage services of retail, office, commercial industrial space in Manhattan, New York City.
Landlords factor all of their leasing costs into the transaction and pay the commissions as a matter of normal business. We offer a friendly and professional services that is concerned with helping customers for many years. Whether you're a startup company searching for your first investment, workspace or a well established firm looking for the right location and style that makes a statement.We will provide you with the most up-to-date information and properties that meet your criteria.
As a true independent broker, we are not restricted to "in-house only" listings. If it is out there, we will find it! We use every resource available to stay current. Not just computerized lists, we make use of our relationships with property owners and management firms that we have spent many years nurturing. We have found locations for many companies. If you are looking for NYC Investment Properties to buy or to sell, please check the listings or conact us.


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Special Message Regarding QuikTrip from the MRH Board of Education
Dear MRH Family:
In March of last year, the MRH Board of Education sent a letter to all of our parents to convey our concerns about the proposed move of the Maplewood QuikTrip from its current location at 3010 Big Bend Boulevard to the northwest corner of Manchester Road and Big Bend. At that time, we voiced our concerns for student safety and the impact to the surrounding neighborhood to the City of Maplewood and QuikTrip.
Over the past year, the Board of Education, as well as many District parents and community members, have been involved in ongoing meetings and negotiations with QuikTrip, the City of Maplewood, and St. Louis County to try and make the development as safe as possible, and with the least amount of impact to our residential neighborhood.
On November 27, 2012 the City of Maplewood passed Ordinance No. 5689, which provides the approval for QuikTrip to relocate. Unfortunately, the Ordinance, as passed (and the form in which it exists today), contains many aspects we still feel are harmful to safety and our neighborhood residents. Some of these aspects include a new "cut-through" road from Big Bend Boulevard to Martini Drive at 2547 Big Bend, the closure of Martini Drive at the northern property line of QuikTrip, and inadequate safety signage and crosswalks.
After the Ordinance was passed a group of independent community members came together and gathered signatures to place a referendum on the April 2 ballot known as "Proposition Q." This ballot initiative, and what voters will be voting on, refers to the Ordinance as approved on November 27, 2012. Unfortunately, recent discussions regarding amendments and additional safety measures to Ordinance No. 5689 have not been approved; thus leaving the Ordinance in its original form.
We had hoped for a new Ordinance approved by the City of Maplewood prior to the April 2 election or that the current one would have been repealed. Unfortunately this has not happened. After much consideration and discussions with our constituents, the Board of Education must reaffirm its adopted Resolution to not endorse the Ordinance in its current form.
Again the District is committed to working with the City of Maplewood to promote business, collaboration, and safety within our community. Only working together can we continue to build upon our community's successes.
Maria Langston, President
Francis Chmelir, Vice President
Nelson Mitten, Treasurer
Brooke Rintoul, Secretary
Julie Pole, Director
Rev. Ralph Posley, Director
Dawn Medina, Director
For more information, contact MRH School District at (314) 644-4400.


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Show Yourself Some Love
We live in a society that prides itself on all the things we do. What we can accomplish in a day, for some, sets the standard of our self worth. We get attached to the idea of being busy, as being productive, and being productive as being better, and being superior in general. But at the end of the day, how many of us really feel at peace? I'm talking soul, blissed out, peace…
I believe that the laundry list of "things" that we need to get done is a distraction. Sure, there are actual things that one must do in a day, but there are hundreds of useless activities that tie up our attention for no reason at all. How many times do you catch yourself on social media sites when you should be present with your family? Why do you try to do 3 things at once as opposed to just 1 thing at a time?
When we are busy we are distracted from not only the good moments in our life, but also the ones that we are running from. We often break down our bodies so significantly that we then have some sort of major breakdown, or illness that requires us to stop; to stop everything. It usually takes one with a major injury, virus, disease, or overall loss of health to then see that their life needs some adjusting.
I also push too hard, over schedule, over work, but I've made a promise to myself to practice Ahimsa. Ahimsa means to not injure, to not harm. Most of us need to show ourselves some kindness, so that we can bring this sense of peace and love to our families, friends, jobs and communities.
Through self-care one can begin to listen to the signals of the body and to tap into your own inner wisdom and the bodies natural healing capabilities. In order to live a full life there needs to be time devoted to restoring our bodies, our minds, and to deal with our emotions. Here are my favorite tips on how you can create more space in your life for you.
- Create a self-care pattern/routine. Write down three things every week that you want to do to create more balance in your life. List things that will lift you up emotionally, physically, mentally. For me personally, these things are usually small, but bring me so much peace! Here are my top 3 for this week: self Reiki, hot bath with essential oils, restorative yoga practice. Some other idea's might be a girl's night out, a Pilates class, daily meditation, walking outside, booking a massage, acupuncture, foam rolling, etc.
- Journal about the things that are going on in your life that are good. The things that make you happy. Just jotting down a few quick sentences about what is going right in your life will help to shift your energy and bring more of the good stuff your way. I usually start with the basic foundational needs, like how thankful I am that I live my life with integrity. I practice kindness and I'm teaching my children that nothing is quite as important as being kind to the people we meet. I then go on to structural blessings like my health, the balance I work to create daily, and the emotions that come to mind when I think about my friends and family. Then on to the practical stuff which can sometimes be taken for granted: our house, the food we eat daily, and the way we interact as a family. You can see how just a small list of "love" can turn into so much more, and for those bad days when you need a boost you can go back and re-read your list.
- Do a Supported Relaxation Pose…just trust me on this! If you do anything from this list of tips this should be the one you try. This pose will help you achieve an inner state of bliss. As you relax in this pose you will activate your Parasympathetic Nervous System which will help calm you down, increase your digestion, balance your hormones, relieve stress, and balance your heart chakra. It's best to do these types of poses for at least 5 mins, so set the timer on your phone and commit to whatever time you can. Pick a soothing song or some calming music and make yourself as comfortable as possible with whatever props you need. Close your eyes, settle into the posture, and observe your breath. Work towards balancing out your breath…4 counts for an inhale, pause, 4 counts for an exhale and pause. Whenever your mind starts to wander, bring your awareness back to your breath.
- Feed your body as though you love it! Choose foods that are going to strengthen you and cultivate health. I don't believe in overly beating ourselves up over eating a cookie, or chocolate. There needs to be balance in your diet and while I feel so much better without processed carbs and sugar, I know that there's a time and place for a great dessert, your favorite wine, etc. Tap into how eating certain foods makes you feel. Notice if your blood sugar is stable and if your mood is stable after a few hours of the meals that you eat. It's about being present in your body to understand if the things that you are eating are benefiting you physically and mentally or if they aren't. Do what you can to show yourself love by choosing healthy, organic, non processed, whole foods and watch how your mood and your body change for the better.
Hopefully this list helps you become more present and brings awareness to the miracle that is you and the world you live in.


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Go use this website! It's incredible! Any Simpsons quote you can think of, type it in and it will bring up the scene the quote is from so you can create a Meme. For a massive Simpsons fan like myself, this is so much fun. Please go and try it before it is taken away from us like everything else good in the world is.
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The website have also started doing animated GIFs. Everyone agrees it's a good thing.