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Anthony Starble began piano lessons at age 9, and it might be said the future was written then. The young boy became obsessed with the instrument, sitting at the keyboard every chance he got. Stories have it his mother needed to pull the youngster off the piano bench on more than one occasion, whether it was to get him to the dinner table, or to make sure others in the house could sleep. Starble was picked on for being overweight and gay, a really double-whammy. He would escape to the piano, which soon paid off. By age 11, he was winning piano competitions, and was soon attending Denver School for the Arts. Soon he was writing songs, and by 16, he won the prestigious Berklee Songwriting contest for high school students. This lead to studying at CalArts, music continuing to the be focus of his world. He put out his first EP shortly after graduation. That was in 2010, so it was time to get back to work. That lead to the released of 'We Need to be Loved'.
I first heard of Anthony Starble from Nicole at LaFamos, telling me about the March 2014 release. I will admit I hear about a bunch of music, and miss hearing about a ton more. It sometimes takes me a while to catch up, as is the case with this EP. 'We Need to be Loved' is a four-song collection, which combines for over 17 minutes of music. The quartet of songs were written by Anthony, who also co-Produced the EP with Jon Sosin. Starble makes music that is a combination of Indie music, Folk, and a pinch of R&B, making his own sound that allows his talents as both a singer and songwriter to soar. His writing has such an authenticity, it is impossible to feel it touch your core. He tackles topics and feelings obviously close to his own heart, which mostly involves love. That is quite apparent in the first track on the EP, the title song. Driven by the piano and his lush vocals, the song takes a look at our need for love. Listen to Anthony Starble sing "We Need to be Loved".
The second song is "Why", a ballad that takes a look at the aftermath of love, which sometimes can lead to pain. There are many reasons relationships don't work out, but the result is often the same. Someone gets hurt, and people need time to recoup, and wonder why it has to be that way. The third track is the searing "Oh Father", where a son tells a very personal story that is so similar to many. This is the official music video for "Oh Father", by Anthony Starble.
That is an inner dialog many an LGBT kid has had, both before and after talking to a parent. I bet other kids have as well, those who feel different, who feel disconnected. The final track is the beautiful "Our Love is Lonely". Once again, Anthony takes an honest look at relationships, and how aspects of love might be great, you need to work to keep it alive and fresh. I was a bit taken aback by this EP, for it is not often you get such honesty put out there. There is a velvety feel to Starble's voice, be it singing solo, or accompanying himself on a layered chorus. The EP has gone into rotation on my iPod, and I just can't get enough. Check it out for yourself, and I am sure you will agree. You can purchase 'We Need to be Loved' from iTunes and Amazon. To learn more about Anthony Starble, visit his ReverbNation page. You can also 'follow' him on Twitter, and 'like' him on Facebook.


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Truly Romantic
There are many different types of cruises these days, visiting pretty much everywhere there is to go by sea on the planet. Choosing the "personality" of the cruise, is a pretty important aspect, as there are party cruises, family cruises, luxury ones and so forth, but what can't be denied is that a couple together on a cruise has many romantic aspects. Couples have been gazing at the stars throughout history, with many stories and poems written about its romanticism.


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All of the pieces of folklore included in this article were written before the invention of modern forecasting equipment. However all of them are backed by current scientific knowledge, and can be used with a certain degree of accuracy to predict everyday weather.
Red skies in morning sailors take warning,
Red skies at night sailors delight.
-The Bible (Mathew 16:2,3)
This is proven true by the sun and the movement of weather fronts in the mid latitude regions, (unfortunately it is somewhat less accurate everywhere else, but still works to a degree) and is justified like this: Weather systems move from east to west, so when the sun is setting, the clouds in the west are more brightly lit, thus showing the weather that has already past as red. In the morning the sun rises in the east, and shows the clouds in the east which will be coming in as red, predicting weather to come.
Rainbow to windward, foul fairs the day,
Rainbow to leeward, damp runs away.
This is also proven by weather systems being moved by the wind. Rainbows are formed by light being refracted through a clear substance (a glass prism, water, etc.) This means that where the rainbow is there are water droplets in the air. So if the rainbow has formed on the side the wind is blowing to (the leeward side), that means that the rain is being blown away from you. However, if the rainbow formed the side the wind is blowing from (the windward side), then the wind is blowing the storm toward you.
Dry grass before the light,
Look for rain before the night,
When the dew is on the grass,
Rain will never come to pass.
Land cools off faster at night than water, and dry air has a dew point that is much lower than moist air. Since the air near the surface quickly takes on the properties of the surface, in this case dryness, the moisture in the air is being pushed upwards to the cooler upper reaches. When the air cools and the moisture condenses you have rain. However when the surface is wet dry air goes up and instead of rain you have dew.
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Weather: How it Works and Why it Matters
By:Arthur Upgren and Jurgen Stock (Perseus Publishing 2000)


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O'Bannon Ruling
Jonathan Weiler offers some thoughts — originally at theESPNwatch — on the Ed O'Bannon verdict.
Judge Claudia Wilken issued a ruling Friday in the Ed O'Bannon case. The headline takeaway is that she found the NCAA's prohibition on players receiving remuneration for use of their names, images and likenesses to be in violation of anti-trust laws. Judge Wilken said the schools could provide up to $5,000 a year for every year players compete in men's basketball and football teams. The money would be placed in a trust for the players to receive once they exhausted their eligibility or otherwise left school.
In one curious part of the ruling, about which I've seen almost no commentary so far, Judge Wilken did not authorize athletes to receive compensation for endorsements because "[a]llowing student-athletes to endorse commercial products would undermine the efforts of both the NCAA and its member schools to protect against the 'commercial exploitation' of student-athletes." Many have derided the NCAA"s tortured understanding of "commercial exploitation." As the NCAA has framed it, commercial exploitation of athletes happens when they receive any compensation above the cost of the grant in aid. That bizarre, inverted understanding of 'exploitation' is, in turn, premised on the NCAA's insistence that, by definition, 'amateurs' cannot be exploited. As soon as college athletes do receive compensation above and beyond the grant-in-aid, they are no longer amateurs, according to the NCAA. At that point, they are being exploited.
In other words, the association's conception of commercial exploitation is necessarily predicated on its untenable formulation of amateurism. Judge Wilken, as I'll discuss below, hammered the NCAA's view of amateurism. So, it's particularly surprising that she nevertheless endorsed their concerns about commercial exploitation.
It's worth keeping in mind that the Judge's opinion is only the beginning of what will be a long process. Wilken herself will hear arguments in October about compensation for players. Other lawsuits are proceeding apace, including the action led by labor attorney Jeffrey Kessler, about pay-for-play. And there is still much to sort out about the precise meaning of college athletes' status as employees, per the NLRB's ruling earlier this year.
Wilken tore into the NCAA's definition of amateurism, noting that there is no consistent definition of what the term means. As Jon Solomon relates in his analysis of her ruling, Wilken noted that tennis players can make tens of thousands of dollars, for example, before they enter college, but track and field athletes would lose their eligibility if they received money before college. Additionally, while a football player could receive up to $5,000 in Pell Grant aid without running afoul of NCAA rules, he would if he received the same amount for use of his NIL rights.
"Such inconsistencies," she wrote, "are not indicative of core principles." That's putting it politely.
Wilken was also unmoved by claims that player compensation would undermine competitive balance. She pointed out that the NCAA places no restrictions on how much schools can spend on their facilities or coaches salaries, for example. The result is that some schools already have an enormous competitive advantage over others, which is obvious to every single fan in the history of college sports. Wilken also batted away the alarmist nonsense by the likes of Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delaney, that schools would abandon big-time athletics if courts overturned the status quo. She was also unmoved by the claim that paying players would prevent the integration of academics and athletics since "other students who provide services to the university, such as members of the student government or school newspaper" often receive pay without any fundamental threat to the core mission of the university.
The consensus appears to be that, despite the limits Judge Wilken placed on the amount of money available to athletes from NIL rights, the NCAA has suffered a serious loss. The foundational premise of the Collegiate Model – amateurism – has been dealt what appears to be a grievous blow. There will be appeals, one can presume. And the NCAA, especially the Power Five schools, will continue to fight rear-guard actions by providing more crumbs to players. But the intellectual edifice of the enterprise has been weakened considerably.


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The National Piping Centre Adult Seasonal Piping Gatherings
The adult schools have been designed to give a fantastic social learning experience. As well as themed workshops, practice time and small group lessons there will social events planned for you to relax, enjoy the music and discuss your playing with other players, meaning you can improve your playing through this shared learning experience.
16/03/2020 - The Spring Schools for both U18 and Adult learners have been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. Please do not book, and all those booked already will be contacted individually about refunds.
Dates for 2020 are:
NPC Adult Spring Gathering - 20 - 23 April
NPC Adult Summer Gathering - 20 - 23 July
NPC Autumn Gathering - 26 - 29 October
So book now to confirm your place!
With these courses tailored specifically to adults, the aim is to provide an environment where you can receive tuition from some of the world's best pipers, learn about the greats of piping, and all within a shared learning experience.
The schools will run daily from 9am – 4.50pm and costs £160 per place for 4 days tuition.
These schools could be run at either our City Centre - McPhater Street venue or our West End - Otago Street venue. You will be informed before te course begins where it will be held.
There will be a music pack provided for each school.
Hearing Protection
The National Piping Centre requires all students to use hearing protection at all times when playing pipes. Hearing protection is available for purchase in our shop or free of charge from the earplug dispenser in both our piping school venues.
Find out more
Here is a sample timetable for our Adult Gathering, to give you a flavour of the four days.
PDQB Exams
Students who wish to register for Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board examinations have the option to book this when registering for the Adult Gathering. There are special exam rates for our school, if you book to take the exam whilst on your course. For more information about the PDQB exams, you can find out more here
NPC Seasonal Gathering Beginners
If you have always wanted to learn the pipes, then begin your journey with us. This half week course is designed specifically for adults, whose experience playing is limited to playing the scale or less.
Taking place during the NPC Adult Gathering Schools, this course starts at 9.00am each day. You will receive 2 lessons per day, as well as join in with the recital or workshop, giving you the chance to meet other players. Join us each morning of the course, to begin your Piping Journey.
This is an example of the format for the timetable and you can see BEG marked.
At The National Piping Centre, we teach from our Highland Tutor Book I, which is available to purchase through our registration form here, and you will save £5 on RRP. If you need to purchase a chanter, there is also an option to purchase our starter pack, which contains the Tutor Book and a Chanter, which also has £5 off RRP.
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April 08, 2013
What is Adobe Anywhere?
I'm so proud that my wife Margot gets to help deliver the next generation of collaborative awesomeness. Adobe Anywhere helps editors, VFX artists, and other video pros simultaneously access, stream, and work with remotely stored media. As the product site says, "There's no need for heavy file transfers, duplicate media, or proxy files."
Here's how it works, in under 3 minutes:
And check out how CNN & others are putting Anywhere into action:
It's fun for me to see some of these customers at last. Many are based in Europe, so I'll often wake up to the sound of Margot dialing into early morning conference calls. One day Finn, age 4, asked me, "Dad-O, is Mom-O talking to Germans?" Yes, I told him. "No!" he said, "Nein nein nein nein!" :-)
The future is cool isn't it? Can't wait to see this for the other apps!
[What would you like to see in particular? –J.]
everything really but top of the list would be photoshop illustrator and dreamweaver
And the phrase "collaboration hub" opens up new possibilities for sexual euphemism. "Yeah, I got your collaboration hub right here!"
Greetings John,
This adobe anywhere is not in my realm of use, but love what you guys are doing and want to cheer you on.
I saw this new release of this little "bad boy" and mention of some "other video software Companies" but not you guys.
Kind regards
Ken in KY
I can't resist: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=1ZeciX-3wfs&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1ZeciX-3wfs
[Hah–just yesterday I sent that link to a friend. Ja! –J.]
so is there a way to do this collaboration with illustrator photoshop or similar? I have a big group of kids working with MIT and they all want into the same kind of anywhere collaboration on a bunch of video game projects.. will use every app possible.. have creative cloud, some of the kids have it too.. sponsored by adobe actually.. nice of the staffer who did that..


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(PRWEB) October 30, 2015
With Halloween right around the corner, kids of all ages are excitedly preparing the many festivities to come. DiscoBratz, a rich resource for all things children enjoy, is offering a holiday-appropriate coloring page for a little indoor fun before the trick-or-treating begins. This page features a Jack o' Lantern and a spooky, but friendly cat, ready for a final colorful touch. This activity serves as a creative way for the inner-artist in each trick-or-treater to prepare for the big night ahead.
Access the new coloring page here: http://www.discobratz.com/blog/category/creative/
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But all of that will have to wait. There is only one topic to discuss today. After two and a half weeks of praying and hoping, we received the horrible news yesterday that three of our brothers had been found murdered. The past twenty-four hours have been a tear-fest, as we have been reading and watching, listening to the painful yet noble eulogies by the parents of the slain teenagers, awed by the midnight vigils that broke out in public squares across Israel, and left to cope with a cocktail of sadness infused with anger laced with helplessness.
Many have already published their thoughts, and I am not sure how much more I have to add. Trying as always to remain faithful to this blog's mission of being focused on education, a few thoughts from an educator's perspective.
Many have already noted the amazing and seemingly unprecedented sense of unity among world Jewry that has been pervasive over the past few weeks. All of our fights over theological matters large and small have been largely put aside as Jews of all stripes have prayed for Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali. Many have also commented how it is a shame that it takes moments of tragedy to unite us, and while that is true, it is also not unique to the Jewish people. To be honest, I don't expect an era of peace among all Jews to be ushered in, and I expect that we will continue to have our differences and to fight about them. But perhaps, just perhaps, we can peel away some of the hatred that has built up alongside those differences. One of the deleterious effects of the world of social media is the quick escalation of arguments from mild disagreements to fights to the death, with name-calling, polarization of views, and delegitimization of others (and not only their opinions) being sadly de rigeur. For the past three weeks, we were able to speak to one another as fellow Jews. May we continue to see each other that way three weeks from now.
The world of social media has also highlighted another important point, and that is that those of us living outside of Israel are very much in galut, in exile. And, truth be told, there are two sides to this story. In some ways, it has never been easier for us to stay connected to what is going on in Israel. Every potential new piece of evidence, every update from the police, every call for prayer has been instantly broadcast to us via Facebook and Twitter and a hundred different news sites. We were able to easily mobilize to contact our elected officials demanding that they put pressure on Hamas. And, in the end, we found out about the discovery of the boys' bodies in the moment, as our streams and news feeds began trickling and then flooding with the news.
But at the same time, there was a surreal sense to it all. I found out the news while sitting on the floor in a conference center, surrounded by 20,000 other people of whom only about 150 were even following the story. As I bumped into the other Jewish educators who are here with me, we exchanged knowing looks and solemn reflections, but the world moved on around us as normal. By contrast, the State of Israel came to a near halt, ushering in a national day of mourning that even from afar we can sense was tangible and palpable. Hundreds of thousands attended the funerals today and likely everyone else was watching on TV. That sense of national grief cannot be replicated in Teaneck or Riverdale or Chicago. The collective Jewish body is in deep pain today, but the pain is so much more acute near the heart of the nation.
This is not a call for everyone to pick up and make Aliyah tomorrow. Life is much more complex that than and each of us has our own calculations. But, at a minimum, each of us who still lives outside of Israel should be reminded that we are missing something. For those of us in America, even the biggest pessimist has to admit that we are welcomed and accepted like never before in Jewish history and yet we should be concerned that that acceptance could cause us to lose our focus as to where we can best live as Jews. Israel has to be more than another Disneyland or another smorgasbord for us; we have to recognize and teach our students that it is the only place that we can live fully Jewish lives. I was planning on discussing this message from a more optimistic standpoint, as the upcoming shemita year would present a reminder that there are mitzvot that can only be fulfilled and experienced in Israel. The tragic murders of Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali reminds us that our connection to and identification with our Jewish brothers can also only attain its fullest potential when we are together in our land.
May the memory of Eyal, Gilad, and Naftali inspire us in the future in the same ways that their disappearance inspired us in the recent past. יהי זכרם ברוך.


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Davis on how not having Pogba and Coco has affected his side's start to the season
Steve Davis admits that early season injuries to key players such as Byron Moore, Mathias Pogba and Ryan Colclough have affected his side's performances in Sky Bet League One.
Crewe lost last season's leading scorer, Pogba, in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United and the former Wrexham man had to have knee surgery. He is projected to return in December.
Ryan Colclough has recently missed games due to a hip injury and Byron Moore has been struggling with a thigh injury ever since aggravating the muscle on the opening day of the season against Rotherham United.
Steve admits that the injuries to players has given other members of his squad a chance, but he stresses that any team would miss key players such as Pogba and our two wide men.
The Crewe boss told crewealex.net: "You always want your better players to be fit, especially when they are your goal scorers and creative players. Any team in the world would miss two of their main forward players. Anyone would find that difficult and we are the same here.
"It does give others a chance and they have had their opportunities. When there are injuries, others have to step up. AJ did that against Peterborough and just found it difficult to maintain that level of consistency against Walsall.
"Vadaine has done fine and has worked hard and Max was terrific for the Under-21s, so I know they are all competing and all trying to get in and stay in the team.
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'A Cookbook of Invisible Writing' is an introduction to analog steganography, a type of secret writing that is hidden in plain sight. It is an invisible ink colouring book, recipe book, puzzle... more
In this iteration of Thunderclap, the show was set up as part-shop, part-sewing workshop and part-exhibition. Thunderclap employs... more
The exhibition Hutong Whispers is a steganographic catalogue of steganographic publishing projects camouflaged as a laundry line.
A transcription of a talk on censorship and steganography given in Beijing wherein a suspected government spy was part of the audience.
Attempting to put into action the articulation of Iranian design researcher, Mahmoud Keshavarz, that passport forgery can be viewed as a 'critical practice of making which momentarily interrupts... more
'Thunderclap' is a steganographic zine, that piggybacks on fashion accessories to publicly distribute the suppressed writings of Chinese anarcho-feminist, He-Yin Zhen (1886-1920).
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A multi-functional preview and presentation booth for WORM Pirate Bay. Up to three visitors can crawl into the soft and womb-like cocoons to watch films, listen to music, read books, and even... more
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Laura Tanenbaum
Laura Tanenbaum is an Associate Professor of English at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY whose work has appeared in publications including Jacobin, Dissent and the New York Times. Mark Engler is a writer based in Philadelphia and an editorial board member at Dissent. His latest book is "This Is an Uprising."
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
When Women Revolted
Fifty years ago, feminist organizing in the United States entered a vibrant new phase of activity. While pinning down an exact starting date is a controversial endeavor, several major events in the late 1960s heralded the birth of what is often called second-wave feminism. The year 1966 saw the...
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This year, Gayle King made a resolution "To be more diligent with my recycling. I always unplug my Blackberry chargers. And I never take the receipts from the ATM," says King, whose radio show has migrated to OWN, the new network from her BFF Oprah Winfrey. "I'm thrilled that it's live. I think people like seeing the imperfections" King believes. Her guests are a mix of stars, politicians and newsmakers. "I love music. My wish list right now, I'm crazy for Taylor Swift, Katy Perry. I have a wide variety of tastes. I'm a political junkie a news junkie. I will definitely talk about politics because I'm very interested in what's going on in the country."
Rashida Jones' new year's resolutions regularly include something eco-friendly. "Last year I got rid of all plastic bottles. This year I want to make less trash, have a compost," says the actress, who grows basil, rosemary, arugula and tomatoes in her garden. Jones returns Jan. 20 in new episodes of the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation," in which she plays Ann, BFF to Amy Poehler's Leslie. "She's sensible, reliable, loyal. I like that she's a good friend. I love the relationship. It's a true friendship."
Jones will also be seen this year in several big screen comedies: "The Big Year" with Jack Black and Owen Wilson, "The Muppets" with Black, Jason Segel and Amy Adams, and "My Idiot Brother," also featuring P&R co-star Adam Scott, with Paul Rudd in the title role. "I'm the girlfriend of the sister of the idiot brother," she says.
Olivia Munn didn't make any green resolutions this year, "because every day I try to get out and do something. One thing I started doing is I keep my shopping bags in the car so I don't have to use paper or plastic at the grocery store." She also logged on to Matt Damon's Water.org site and bought BPA-free bottles "for everybody in my family for Christmas. They're more responsible than using plastic bottles," she notes.
Munn ("Attack of the Show," "The Daily Show") stars in the NBC comedy "Perfect Couples," premiering Jan. 20. "It's not about relationships. It's about how people are existing in the world and how we just happen to be three couples who are interacting with each other. You watch the show and you know somebody who's like that or you are that person, and that's what our show is," she says.
She's now filming "I Don't Know how She Does It," playing the colleague and friend of Sarah Jessica Parker, who's dealing with the career vs. family dilemma. "I encourage her to go for her dreams," says Munn.
"We don't have water bottles on set," says Aly Michalka of the cheerleading drama "Hellcats," which returns to the CW with new episodes Jan. 25. "I always recycle and I also try not to waste bags. I try to bring my own." In this half of the season, "There's some really cool storylines with Marti trying to find out who her dad is. She has no idea who he is or if he's alive. He was a musician and she finds a bunch of guitar picks from a certain music store, so she goes to the store and the girl who works at the shop, Deirdre, ends up giving her some information that's really helpful." Michalka's sister A.J., her partner in the singing duo 78Violet, will play Deirdre in three episodes.
Michalka also plays "a crazy, drunk bad girl" in "The Roommate," opening Feb. 4, and will begin recording a new 78Violet record in late spring.
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Ed Reed Sings Eddie Money's 'Two Tickets to Paradise' at Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Pep Rally [VIDEO]
The Baltimore Ravens are off to New Orleans to play in Super Bowl XLVII. Before they left Baltimore, the team led a pep rally and player Ed Reed channeled his inner-Eddie Money, just like in the locker room during the AFC championship.It was a cold and rainy day in the Inner Harbor and Ed Reed warmed it up! We've cued this video right up to Ed Reed's a ccapella masterpiece:
More coverage from the Ravens send off from WBAL, and you can watch it here.
'Two Tickets to Paradise' was brought back into the forefront of pop culture by the Geico Eddie Money Travel commercial.


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Note: The convention was initially taking place on 11th May but is now postponed
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This Sunday is going to be memorable not only for Moms but for everyone! If you've never been to Mother's Day at C3, here are a few F.A.Q.'s that you may find helpful:
1. What time are the services?
We have two identical one hour services at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. If you have children, you'll want to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of the service to be able to check in your children to C3 Kids. To make the process as efficient as possible you can pre-register your children by clicking here. We have special environments created specifically for children ages 5th grade and younger and your kids will love it! Because of this, no children ages 5th grade and younger will be in the main service (the only exception being those children participating in our Baby Dedication).
2. Where do I park at Timber Creek?
The parking lot will be well-marked with signs. Additionally, there will be parking attendants to direct you. Because of the amount of people who attend each service we do event style parking. This means you will be directed to a specific spot so we can quickly and efficiently park everyone. We have special parking for first time guests. Just follow the clear signs (there are many!) and our parking attendants will make sure you get to the best parking.
3. Which building do I enter?
Our hosts will direct you to the main entrance. Also, there will be an abundance of clearly marked signage. It will be very simple and very easy to identify the primary entrance. If you have children to check in, our amazing hosts and signs will direct you to our "Check-in" area as well. You won't miss it.
4. Is there special parking if it's my first time at C3?
Yes, as you pull onto the parking lot please put your flashers on and you will be directed by our parking attendants to our "first time guest" parking. From the moment you drive onto the campus we want you to know that you matter to us!
5. When will the family portraits be taken?
This will be done immediately following each service.
If you've never been to C3, Mother's Day is the perfect Sunday to check it out. We're excited you've decided to #tryitonce and we believe you'll love it! We look forward to helping you experience a memorable Mother's Day.


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This is a version of a recipe from my husband's beloved grandmother, Edna Mae. And that means just one thing: It is going to be splendidly delicious! All things from Edna Mae generally are. It's a cheesy, satisfying cabbage casserole that's perfect as a side dish with things like beef brisket or roasted chicken, and it's also delicious served with a salad and a chunk of bread.
Warning: There's an ingredient in this casserole that might be offensive to some. But it also might be delicious to others, so it all evens out in the end! Ha.
But seriously…this is delicious! You will love every bite.
First, par-boil some cabbage wedges! They just need a couple of minutes.
You don't want them totally cooked and soft, just slightly tender.
Remove them from the pan, then slice off the hard core. I leave it on when I boil the cabbage so the wedges don't fall to pieces.
Melt some butter in a skillet (nonstick works well!)
When it's melted, sprinkle in some flour…
And keep whisking it until it starts to turn golden brown.
Then whisk it around and let it cook until it's thick, about a minute or two.
Then (warning!) just crack open a jar of Cheez Wiz (yes, Cheez Wiz! Edna Mae says so) and plop it right into the pan.
Now I know this is not the most beautiful sight in the world.
But it gets better here in a minute…promise!
Sprinkle in some salt and pepper and stir them in…
Then add some grated pepper jack cheese…
And stir it until everything's glorious and ridiculous.
And yep…you guessed it! Pour the luscious, velvety cheese sauce…
Sprinkle on some paprika for a little color and flavor…
All over the top. I sliced the jalapenos, then cut out the seeds and membranes so they wouldn't be overwhelmingly spicy. You can also used jarred jalapenos if you prefer! Or you can leave out the jalapenos altogether. The choice is yours!
Bake the casserole until it's hot and bubbly and lovely! And the great thing about it is, you don't necessarily have to serve it right out of the oven. If it sits for 20 minutes or so, I think it actually gets better and better.
And I know this is supposed to be a side dish and all…
But sometimes this really feels like a meal in itself.
Enjoy this, friends! It's a blast from the past that's stood the test of time.
Note: The new printables for recipes can be found in the upper right sidebar. We're still tweaking this so they're easier to use, so in the meantime, here's the link to the printable recipe on Tasty Kitchen. Enjoy, friends!
Escalloped Cabbage: Printable Recipe
Edna Mae's Escalloped Cabbage
August 28, 2015 0
- Prep Time:
- 15 Minutes
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Cook Time:
- 30 Minutes
- Servings:
- 8 Servings
- 1 head Cabbage, Cut Into 6 Or 8 Wedges
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, Plus More For Greasing The Pan
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1-1/2 cup Milk
- 1 whole Container Cheez Wiz
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Grated Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Sliced Into Rounds, Seeds Removed
- Paprika For Sprinkling
Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Parboil the wedges of cabbage for 1 – 2 minutes. Drain very well, slice off the cores, then arrange in the prepared baking dish.
In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or two. Whisk in the milk and cook until beginning to thicken. Turn off the heat and stir in the Cheez Wiz. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, then stir in the grated pepper jack. Pour over the cabbage. Dot with the jalapeno slices, and sprinkle on some paprika. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Note: This makes a good amount of cheese sauce, so could be enough for more cabbage if desired.


text: This morning I woke up to a beautiful surprisingly cool sunny summer day. The sun was shining into the craft room and made me want to hang out there. So I decided to make some envelopes. This is something I've done a million times in the past but actually haven't done lately. It is obviously quicker to just grab a store-bought envelope. But it occurred to me that as well as being prettier, if I made a few sturdy envelopes for mailing out small orders of unmounted stamps, I could save the folks who purchase them on VSN's Online Yardsale a little money, making a good deal even a little better. So I made a few. It is so easy . . .


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This is my newest painting "No Trespassing". It's 24" x 20" acrylic on canvas and available here.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
"No Trespassing" New Painting
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Labels: acrylic painting, art, contemporary, karen watkins, low brow, no trespassing, surrealism
Friday, July 19, 2013
Cody Wayne Live
I will be doing live art at Cody Wayne Live on July 25th at Benson's on F Street in Salida, Colorado. A portion of sales goes to Chaffee Mammography Group. Tickets available that I know of at Benson's, Carl Bork Fine Art, and The Niche.
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Labels: bensons, carl bork, cody wayne, Colorado, karen watkins, live art, Salida
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Paintings at 45 Degree Gallery
I am now showing many of my paintings at the new 45 Degree Gallery in Colorado Springs. I was in 45 Degree yesterday to drop off another painting and the gallery looks great and owned by great people Emily and Reed. The "Buffalo on Red" is one of the paintings at the gallery.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
New Sign
I finally have a new sign for myself at our gallery in Salida, Colorado. This last year I have sold a ton of art at my husband Carl Bork and I's gallery and decided that I needed a sign in front too. I wasn't sure if I had a market for my art in Salida like Carl did three years ago but I am glad that I was proven wrong. I also hand painted this sign.
Below is a pic from Carl live art from Salida's Artwalk with musician Cody Wayne and guest musician and local Chris Nasca.
Below is a pic from Carl live art from Salida's Artwalk with musician Cody Wayne and guest musician and local Chris Nasca.
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Arts and Crafts Shows In Ontario
My husband and I have been making a good living for 15 years from selling our hand-dyed clothes and also my art (7 years), at Arts & Crafts shows in Ontario.
Every summer I meet new artists or crafters that want feedback and tips about the show circuit. I am always open to share all the information I have learned along the way. I learned a lot from other artists and artisans because I have asked a lot of questions. I am grateful for those that were generous with their time and knowledge and I only want to pass it forward.
Many crafters use the guide that is provided by the Ontario Craft Council but beware of the info in the guide as it is sometimes misleading. Always try to talk to numerous well seasoned crafters/artists before going to a new show to see if it may be a 'fit' for your art or craft specialty. In our first years we ended up at some shows that promised 10,000 attendees but had far less. Also, if the other vendors are not selling professional, unique, Canadian made art and crafts then it really doesn't matter even if a lot of people do attend. What you don't want is to be set up along with booths that resell manufactured goods or cheap crafts. You also don't want to be part of a show where the arts and crafts are a side show to the main event, like a corn or rib fest. Most important is that the right interested, knowledgeable, appreciative crowd for your art or craft shows up.
Beware of organizers, not all of them conduct honest business practices. We had been told by a few of them that their shows were the best of the region When we showed up, everyone around us was a first time there: which means that previous crafters did not come back and that the show depends on foolish crafters that didn't do their homework. The organizers do very little marketing so few attend and you waste a whole weekend.
If it is a new show, ask where the artists and crafters will be located. Pride Toronto one year moved all the artists to a location where no one walked by and they advertised that we would have 1 million potential customers going by our booth… This did not happen. Just be professional and ask all the questions you can before going to any show.
Then, realize that every show has a slightly different feel and crowd. Some shows are good for some kind of crafters but not so good for others. Having a bad weekend is part of the artist's life, over the years you learn to have equanimity with the ups and downs and realize that we simply learn from experience.
I will focus in this article in outlining the Arts &Crafts shows that I feel are worth a try, afterward, you still have to do your homework and judge for yourself as each show has its own artistic slant.
Arts & Crafts Shows
March: Toronto Spring One Of A Kind (Excellent Show)
April: Ottawa Signatures Arts & Crafts show (Excellent Show)
June: Windsor Arts & Crafts show (Excellent Show), Toronto Beaches Arts & Crafts show (Not good for everyone), Newmarket Fairy Lake Arts & Crafts show (Not good for everyone)
July: Cobourg Waterfront Festival (Good show), Kingston Arts & Crafts show (Good show), London Sunfest (Not good for everyone), London Home County Music and Art Festival (Excellent show), Picton Arts & Crafts show (Good show – I have never done it), Haliburton Arts & Crafts show (Good show), Muskoka Arts & Crafts show (Good show)
August: Kempenfest Arts & Crafts show (Excellent show – Not good for everyone), Gravenhurst Arts & Crafts show (Good show)
September: Cabbagetown Arts & Crafts show (Good show), Kleinburg Arts & Crafts show (Not good for everyone)
October Cala Arts & Crafts show (Not good for everyone), Balls Falls Arts & Crafts show (Excellent show), Ottawa Signatures Arts & Crafts show (Excellent show)
November: Nepean Arts & Crafts show (Not Good for Everyone), Guelph Fair November (Excellent show), Sudbury Keepsakes Arts & Crafts show (Good show), North Bay Keepsakes Arts & Crafts show (Good show), Toronto One of a Kind Christmas show (Excellent Show)
February : The Artist's Project
April: Toronto Art Crawl
June: Riverdale Artwalk
July: Toronto Outdoor Art Show
July: Toronto Outdoor Art Show
August : Buckhorn Fine Art Show, Amherstburg Art By The River
October: Beaches Studio Tour, Queen West Art Show
You can also check the shows from the Distillery and Toronto Art Crawl, they host a few shows a year which I have never done but I know many artists and crafters that do.
If your work is a fit for the festival crowd you could look into:
July: Guelph Hillside Festival, Orillia Mariposa Folk Festival, London Home County Festival
August: Owen Sound Summerfolk, Riverfest in Elora
Note that sometimes small local events are a good place to be. For example I have made really good sales by showing up for 2 hours before Christmas at my kid's school or at other small local sales. Don't hesitate to be creative with where you can sell your work.
All applications are usually due between January and March. All of them receive many applications so make sure that your presentation is at its best, especially the photos of your work have to be very professional. Also double check that you are sending everything exactly in the format that the jury requests. Understand that the jury is going through a lot of applications and you want your work to stand out So be clear and concise and show your best and most consistent work
Also, if you know of any good shows that I missed and you would like to share them, add a comment on this blog.
And most of all good luck!


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Former Philippines president Corazon Aquino, whose "People Power" revolution toppled dictator Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy to the nation, died Saturday after a battle with colon cancer.
"Cory" Aquino was propelled into the political spotlight in 1986, leading millions of Filipinos in protests against the corrupt regime of Marcos, who jailed thousands of dissidents during his brutal 20-year regime.
As people across the Catholic nation woke to the news, President Gloria Arroyo declared a 10-day period of mourning for Aquino, whom she praised as a "national treasure."
Aquino's family announced her death early Saturday.
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 am, August 1, 2009 of cardio-respiratory arrest," Senator Benigno Aquino Jr, said in a statement outside the Makati Medical Centre in Manila, where his mother had been hospitalised.
"She would have wanted us to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and the continuous love and support," he said.
"It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for the country," Aquino said.
Arroyo, in the United States on an official visit, said: "Aquino led a revolution that restored democracy and the rule of law to our nation at a time of great peril."
Former aide and press secretary Teodoro Locsin, who is also a close family friend, openly wept on television.
"The purity, the nobility, never failed. She never asked for anything," in return, Locsin said.
|Former Philippines president Corazon Aquino (pictured in 2008)
He said more than anything else, Aquino removed the "centre of corruption in government, because she would not be corrupt."
US President Barack Obama "was deeply saddened" by Aquino's death, read a statement from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
"Her courage, determination, and moral leadership are an inspiration to us all and exemplify the best in the Filipino nation," the statement said.
Aquino's five children have opted to bury their mother in a private ceremony next week, and said they have not talked with any representatives from Arroyo's office.
People lined the streets Saturday as the hearse bearing her body made its way to a Catholic school where the public will be able to pay their last respects later in the day.
Military honour guards welcomed her remains, with the top brass pledging to defend democracy "that she has fiercely fought to regain."
She will be laid to rest beside her husband, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino at a private cemetery on Wednesday next week, the family said.
In Manila's Makati financial district, huge posters of Aquino were displayed while neighbours left flowers at the family home. Requiem masses were held in Catholic churches nationwide.
A former housewife who reluctantly became president, the soft-spoken Aquino rewrote the country's constitution, freed all political dissidents jailed by Marcos, and initiated peace talks with insurgent groups.
Problems in her coalition would later emerge, and Aquino survived a series of bloody coup attempts by the same forces that went against Marcos.
"I realised that I could have made things easier for myself if I had done the popular things rather than the painful but better ones in the long run. After all, in the long run, I wouldn't be around to be blamed," Aquino once said while reflecting on her presidency.
Until March last year, when she withdrew from public life after being diagnosed with colon cancer, she had been active in street protests denouncing corruption in the government.
She had also repeatedly demanded that Arroyo, a former protege whose nine-year presidency has been marred by scandals, step down.
A humble moral crusader, Aquino once famously rejected an offer of a presidential limousine to travel to the inauguration of her successor, Fidel Ramos.
Aquino later joined the Church in rallying the public in a military-backed peaceful revolt that ousted president Joseph Estrada, a self-proclaimed womaniser and former action movie star whose regime was also rife with corruption.
Prior to her death, Aquino was reconciled with Estrada and allowed him to visit her bedside last week.
"She was a woman of both strength and graciousness," an emotional Estrada said Saturday. "Today, our country has lost a mother."


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It's been a while since we heard from our old enemy the Foot Snatcher, who, as you will recall, sneaks around the fashion world, stealing the feet of helpless fashion victims, and leaving them looking like their legs got chopped off at the ankle. Say what you like about skinny jeans, but they've certainly helped keep the Foot Snatcher at bay.
At first glance, we thought this was another Foot Snatching crime in action. On closer inspection of the evidence, however, we can just see the toe of this model's shoe peeking out from the hem of her trousers, so we can stand down the alert. Really, though, this image is just an excuse to show you how ugly these $830 trousers are. Eight hundred (and thirty!) dollars, people. There IS a crime taking place here: it's just not the one we first suspected…[Buy them]


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That Mumsie.
In those three months, Mumsie spent a lot of time at Yale, made a couple of trips back and forth to the local hospital here in New London, but has spent the bulk of her life these last 13 weeks staring out this window:
summer. She turned 80, but that didn't stop us from celebrating, oh no. And my Dad died, and she hated that she had to miss that.
But now, those days are over. Because yesterday, all that changed.
But Mumsie is not that kind of person.
(And don't worry, you're home for good now. We've locked all the doors and windows just to be sure.)


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What is my life purpose? That is one of the most common questions asked by people in in my sessions. It is a question that I have asked myself most of my life. Trust me I often think "If I knew then, what I know now". We know that our past doesn't define our present. But, it can provide you lessons and opportunities to figure everything out. I often think that we shouldn't, at 18 know what we want to do with the rest of our lives. We don't even really know who we are as a person often until our thirties. Then, when we figure it out, we have "wasted" all that time doing what we thought we loved verse what we know we are meant to do. We can feel trapped in the illusion of our security. We are afraid to makes changes once we figure it out. But, how do we even know for sure what our purpose is. Trust me if it was as easy to go see someone who can connect with your guides like myself it would be super easy. I wish I could tell people what their purpose is. But, one of the most important steps in finding your purpose, is your journey in life. Every day, every step, every choice leads you further on your path and that is how you gain insight. Many times we make choices and at the time those choices really serve who we are. But, fast forward 10 years and you may desire to live a quieter lifestyle than you once did. That will lead you in the next step of your purpose. The question is; where do we start when we don't even know what direction to go in? Here are some helpful steps:
- Follow your heart, instead of your mind: I assure you the headquarters of your EGO isn't going to tell you what you are supposed to achieve fulfillment and happiness. So, don't ask it and don't listen to it. Listen to the place built and designed to make you feel love and passion. Start asking your heart to lead your steps and actions.
- Don't live in fear of change: "Fear kills more dreams, than failure ever did." We all know that fear, especially of change is super scary. In my opinion, worse than a scary movie. It is really through cataclysmic change that we rebuild what is important in our lives. And, anyone that knows their purpose will tell you that they experienced some sort of trauma on their journey to finding out their purpose. Either their entire life went to crap first, or they suffered a loss so deep, or they almost died in order for them to get the message.
- "Do" instead of "think": How many times a day do you spend thinking, instead of doing? I know I think and over-think things till my brain hurts. We can get so caught up in the "what ifs", and plan a –z that we stay in place and don't move. I often think, "I wish someone would just tell me what choice to make". We are the only ones who can take the actions needed to achieve the goals we want. No one else can do it for us. If you want that dream to come true, you have to make choices that get you there, not think them.
- Do something every day you are passionate about: By living passion and trying new things, we figure out what we love to do. Maybe you always wear pink nails, but you really love purple. Next time you go to get them done, be bold and be you. If purple and sparkles makes you passionate about life do your fingers and your toes. It can be any size thing that makes you feel that passion, but take that chance and do something small or large every day to help you find out what you are made out of.
- Expand your comfort zone…even just a little: Our comfort zone is like a warm, soft blanket on a cold rainy day. Why in the world would we want to move from something like that? There is a saying by Anna Berkes that says, "If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done." In order to find our purpose and figure is out, we have to get out and explore the adventure waiting for us.
Perhaps, you are asking the Universe "What is my purpose?" There are a few things that I recommend to people who are in search of their purpose or know their purpose but, don't know what to do with it when they come to me. A "Divine Check-In" or a Numerology Report. You can learn more about both on our website: https://www.elysianld.com/services.html or our ETSY store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElysianLD
Whatever you think or know your purpose is take steps to live it every day, because that is only the beginning of the journey and the beginning of all the abundance coming your way.
"The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for."
– Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Stay Inspired,
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Just days into her new role as host of her own primetime news and
"It's been fun," says Maddow, speaking with AfterEllen.com by
That homespun assessment reflects the well regarded charms of
Starting this past spring, Maddow, 35, has ascended from a spot as occasional fill-in host for MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann to headlining her own hour-long program, The Rachel Maddow Show,
Not bad for someone who says she "stumbled" into broadcasting when
Though the California native may not have foreseen her current
"Uh, I don't know," she says in a mock dopey voice, which indicates that she full well knows the answer.
"I think of myself as a broadcaster," Maddow says. "When I have to
Whatever you call it, with no shortage of global calamities spawned
Witness her civil exchanges with the conservative commentator Pat
The same spirit of good sportswomanship and sheer delight of
9/23 Talk Me Down: President Bush one of the worst presidents ever?
"I don't get mad because somebody has a different perspective than
If she sounds like an ideal elected official, voters, please note
She brims with enthusiasm and appreciation for her current gig, and
"I have a really, really, really good job," she says. "I get paid to


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Earlier this week, Canada's national public broadcaster, the CBC, seemed set to stab every Canadian in the eye—figuratively speaking, of course—by installing former Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe as a commentator for Radio-Canada's Médium Large. His remuneration would, you guessed it, be in addition to his government pension of, reportedly, $140,765 a year.
What makes Duceppe especially suited to the job as television commentator, you may ask?
Well, he's the son of a well-known actor. Does that count? No? Well how about the fact he used to advocate communism and held membership in the Workers' Communist Party of Canada? Or perhaps it's because he was a union organizer before he latched onto the federal government's teat as a member of parliament so he'd qualify for a fat Canadian pension after only a bit more than 20 years undermining Canada's federation?
I'm just kidding, of course. Most readers know only too well that the real reason the CBC hired Duceppe is because he's a separatist and doesn't believe in Canada. At Radio-Canada, that's all the qualification one needs to have—the place is a virtual rats' nest of separatists. Being a communist is just a sweetener.
According to reports, Radio-Canada's code of journalism standards and practices requires a two-year "cooling off" period for ex-politicians who want to comment or report on politics, so its producers recruited Duceppe to comment on other issues, including culture, science and sports.
Please stop laughing so I can continue.
We now hear that Duceppe has resigned from his new job before ever making it to air. At least he's consistent: in 2007, he confirmed that he would seek the leadership of Quebec's Parti Québécois, but the very next day he withdrew from the race. Apparently, he's backed away from the new gig "after a misunderstanding about the nature of his mandate." At least, that's what the CBC's French-language service said.
I know that English-language programming at the CBC is pretty dreary, but how much worse must it's French-language version be if it hired Gilles Duceppe, a failed career politician, to comment on culture, science and sports? And apparently they were prepared to pay him for doing so.
© Russell G. Campbell, 2011.
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The views I express on this blog are my own and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of political parties, institutions or organizations with which I am associated.


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Friday November 28 is known as "Black Friday" in the US and is also a day Ms Linh Mai, an office worker, may wish to forget, as she spent nearly $1,000 on a small bag and some clothes via online shopping. Shopping online, she said, helps her save time and find discounts, and she did indeed get some bargains on that day but clearly got carried away. Most of her purchasing is now done online, but only on foreign websites, not Vietnamese websites.
Online shopping "addicts" like Ms Mai are increasing in number in Vietnam. She is among the 56 per cent of Vietnamese internet users who shop online, as a report from Google released in November stated that 44 per cent of Vietnamese people have never shopped online. "This shows that Vietnam has huge potential to develop e-commerce," said Ms. Truong Thanh Ha from Google Asia-Pacific.
Major prospects
The Google report revealed that clothing is the most popular category for online purchases in Vietnam, with 48 per cent over the last month. Consumer electronics and books followed, with 24 per cent and 22 per cent, respectively. Cash on delivery is the most preferred payment method for online shoppers, with 71 per cent, while 47 per cent use ATM transfers, 32 per cent use direct transfers via internet banking, 26 per cent use their credit card and 17 per cent their debit card.
According to Mr. Tran Huu Linh, Head of the Vietnam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency (VECITA) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, online shopping has developed strongly in Vietnam in recent times and will continue to do so into the future. "Vietnam is one of the Top 3 countries with the highest rate of growth in internet and mobile phone subscribers and more than 4 million people use the internet every day, which signifies major potential for the development of online shopping," Mr. Linh said.
To promote online shopping, the department, together with the Vietnam E-commerce Association, has launched "Online Shopping Day 2014", which will take place on December 5 at www.onlinefriday.vn or www.ngaymuasamtructuyen.vn. "On this day consumers will enjoy special discounts and free shipping and other incentives from participating businesses when they purchase items online," Mr. Linh said. This is the first time such an event has been organized in Vietnam, with about 500 businesses expected to be involved.
VECITA reported that Vietnamese e-commerce sales are expected to hit more than $4 billion in 2015 due to the growing number of internet users. In 2013 the value of e-commerce sales was estimated at $2.2 billion, with average spending of $120 per capita. There are now more than 30 million internet users in Vietnam and economic development will bring the internet to even more people in the future. VECITA has forecast that 40-45 per cent of the population will use the internet by 2015 and every Vietnamese person will spend at least $150 on e-commerce purchases each year. In an even more optimistic scenario, with a population of 93 million projected for Vietnam in 2015, if 65 to 70 per cent of the population has an internet connection they will generate $4.08 billion to $4.3 billion in online shopping revenue.
Furthermore, a study by market specialist Cimigo concluded that the average internet user in Vietnam spends about 130 minutes online each day; a number that has tripled from 43 minutes in 2008. "These rising numbers indicate that the e-commerce sector is poised for growth, as an increasing number of consumers have begun to spend a longer time online, which has undoubtedly exposed them to a growing number of online consumer-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) portals," a report from Dezen Shira & Associates stated. "The most popular business model in Vietnam's e-commerce industry is the online marketplace - a portal that features C2C and B2C shops."
On the supply side, more foreign-run online shops have been opened. In 2013 Germany's Rocket Internet invested $250 million in lazada.vn and Japan's Rakuten Ichiba also entered Vietnam via vatgia.com.
According to a report prepared by comScore, a research agency, the retail websites vatgia.com, lazada.vn, 5giay.vn, Enbac.com, and thegioididong.com see the highest traffic in Vietnam. Only in Vietnam did retail websites owned by domestic firms take dominant positions in the Top 5. In other countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines or Singapore, the Top 5 spots were held by foreign-owned companies. It can be argued, therefore, that Vietnam's e-commerce enterprises are more than able to compete with their foreign counterparts.
Barriers to overcome
Though it can't be denied that online shopping has huge potential in Vietnam, the sector faces its share of difficulties. When asked why she didn't shop on Vietnamese websites, Ms. Mai said it was because she had found product and service quality to always be worse than advertised. "One time a friend introduced me to a website to buy a dress, but when it was delivered it looked nothing like it did online," she recalled. "That was the first and last time I bought anything on a Vietnamese shopping website."
VECITA reported that 77 per cent of respondents said product and service quality was worse than advertised, which is one of the biggest problems of shopping online. Forty per cent thought that prices are not lower than at traditional retail outlets, and 38 per cent had experienced unprofessional delivery, 31 per cent were afraid of personal privacy disclosures, and 29 per cent found the online ordering process to be overly complex.
Along with these obstacles, other factors were revealed: difficulty in examining product quality and product features not being as advertised (59 per cent), shopping in retail outlets being easier (45 per cent), a lack of trust in sellers (41 per cent), an absence of sufficient information to make purchasing decisions (38 per cent), and an inability to payment by credit other payment cards (37 per cent). However, of the 781 respondents, 88 per cent said they would continue to purchase items online in the future while the 12 remaining per cent would go back to conventional shopping methods.
The Google report also revealed barriers to online shopping. Wanting to try products in person and concerns about quality were the most common, as was the desire to actually touch goods. Potential shoppers are also concerned about counterfeits and want quick delivery on their purchases. According to Ms Ha from Google, it takes time to change mindsets among consumers and online shopping suppliers need to focus on product quality and minimize shipping times to win over more customers.


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Our story of infertility started in 2007. Patrick and I were newly married and decided that we were ready to embark on the journey into parenthood. I always thought of children as a natural progression of marriage.
Like most couples, we expected no problems and assumed nature would take its course and we would be pregnant soon. It came as a huge surprise when after a year of trying to get pregnant, we were not.
We had been looking forward to surprising our family and friends with news of a pregnancy. Instead, I ended up turning to them for support in what would become a journey marked by immense financial sacrifice, myriad medical procedures, and extreme emotional stress.
At 38 years of age, I felt our time to have a family was running out. What we learned from our doctors was that, like many other apparently healthy and fertile couples, getting pregnant later in life becomes increasingly difficult and answers as to why are not always clear.
Our infertility journey begins...
In September 2008, we were referred to the Magee Woman's Hospital at UPMC Pittsburgh. Over the next four months, I underwent extensive testing, poking and prodding. Tests, phone calls, tips, and inquiries from those around me put me on an emotional seesaw. Ultimately, I ended up being diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition that causes lesions on the fallopian tubes and ovaries. We both thought that everything would be fine after the corrective surgery, but they were not.
We had our next hospital consultation in January of 2009, during which the doctor confirmed they had not found any additional abnormalities. We were given the diagnosis of 'unexplained infertility" and it was explained to us that our best option of conceiving was to use assisted reproductive technologies. While the diagnosis did not rule out getting pregnant, it wasn't positive from a health or financial standpoint.
Feeling broken
After hearing the news, I felt helpless and broken. How could this be happening to us? We wanted to have a family so much, and now it felt like that was not going to happen.
I felt like damaged goods -- I couldn't get pregnant and didn't have any diagnosis except for being "unexplained," which was something I couldn't fix.
I was in a fog in the weeks following the diagnosis. I found excuses not to attend social engagements because I was wallowing in self-pity and, for the first time in my life, I felt envious of those around me with children.
First attempts at fertility treatment
As we researched our options, we were unprepared for the high cost of fertility treatments. Intra uterine insemination (IUI) treatment averages $4,500 per cycle and in vitro fertilization (IVF) is roughly $12,000 per cycle.
Until this point, we were fortunate that our tests were covered by insurance. However, only 25 percent of employer-subsidized health plans cover infertility treatment,s and ours was not one of them. Insurance companies consider infertility as a medical condition, but not a life-threatening disease like cancer or heart disease. Therefore, it is seldom considered for coverage.
Feeling as if time was slipping away, we dipped into our savings to try an IUI treatment. We elected to try the more economical procedure since nothing was clinically wrong with my reproductive health. For that reason, we thought we would have immediate success.
We were wrong. Our first attempt ended unsuccessfully. We tried a second time and, still, we were unable to conceive.
Delving further into fertility
In May of 2009, we met with Dr. James Goldfarb at the Cleveland Clinic Fertility Center in Beachwood, Ohio, to discuss our only remaining option -- in vitro fertilization.
The IVF treatment cycle is physically and emotionally intense. It involves daily, self-administered injections for weeks that are meant to stimulate the ovaries. The cycle involves extensive testing and daily monitoring.
If all goes well, and the patient produces a quantity of eggs, they are then harvested and fertilized into embryos. The fertilized embryos are then transferred into the patient's uterus. At that point, it is hoped that nature takes it course in the next two weeks, and a child is conceived.
Our IVF treatment went according to plan. The hardest part of the dreaded "two-week wait" were the side-effects of some of the medications that I was taking -- they mimic pregnancy symptoms. So, for two weeks, I had all the classic symptoms of early pregnancy.
After 14 days of not knowing if the IVF cycle was successful, it was time to be tested. It came back negative.
Patrick and I were devastated; our hopes were shattered. I cried myself to sleep many nights. My friends and family shed many tears with me in the coming days and weeks. We all thought, again, that this would be the end of our journey.
Fate intervenes
Patrick and I spent the next several months trying to regroup. Financially, we were unable to try another round of fertility treatment. And even if we could, we weren't sure we could emotionally go through it again.
Then, fate intervened. A friend told us about New Blossoms, New Life Foundation, an Erie nonprofit organization dedicated to helping couples with infertility problems conceive a child.
Initially, just the opportunity to speak with women who had lived my experience was comfort enough. But, it was the foundation's core mission that held promise to change our lives forever.
New life for fertility fight
On Aug. 19, 2009, Patrick and I were asked to attend a New Blossoms, New Life meeting. It turned out to be an evening we will never forget because we were offered an amazing gift -- the Foundation had selected us as IVF grant recipients; they would be assuming the charges for us to try IVF one more time.
I could not believe they had chosen us. We felt blessed to be offered another opportunity to have a child. Knowing that this opportunity was almost certainly our last chance, we were equally excited and terrified.
Still in disbelief, I called the Cleveland Clinic that next morning and arranged everything for my second try with in vitro fertilization. The process was very similar to the protocol of my first cycle with one exception -- the medications I was taking were much more intense and, now, rather than giving myself two injections a day, it was three. But, being that this was my last try, I was willing to do whatever was necessary to increase my chances at success.
Just like our first cycle earlier in the year, our IVF treatment went according to plan. We ended up transferring three embryos back into my uterus and had an additional 10 to freeze. Now, it was time, again, for the dreaded two-week wait.
New life
On Oct. 16, 2009, two weeks after my second IVF cycle, we went in for pregnancy test.
It was positive! We were, and still are, completely elated. I still cry when I remember the nurse saying, "Congratulations, you are pregnant."
Of course, the first people we called were our parents; they were overjoyed. Next, we called Renea Kovski and Stefanie Stuart from the New Blossoms, New Life Foundation.
"Thank you" hardly seemed sufficient for the gift they gave us -- the gift of our babies.
Yes, I said babies. The icing on the cake came three weeks after we learned we were pregnant when we learned we were pregnant with twins!
Hope for others struggling
We wanted to share our experience so people can appreciate what some couples have to endure to become parents and also as a reminder for those couples in our position, that they are not alone.
I hope that our story can help ignite some fighting spirit in other couples in our position and inspire them to keep trying.


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You would be amazed at how much money people are willing to give you for your unwanted smartphone. This is regardless of whether you are trying to sell off either an Apple iPhone 4 or a Samsung Galaxy phone. The value of what will come out of your phone will vary according to a few key factors though.
How Big is the Hard Drive?
The first thing to see involves getting your smartphone's hard drive under control. You can store several gigabytes of data on a device but the maximum capacity that you can handle will clearly vary by each one. Here's an example of this:
- When you sell iPhone 4 you can get close to $150 for a gently used 16 GB model.
- The 32 GB edition of the same phone will be worth a little more at $200 on average.
- You will get about $120 if your iPhone 4 only has an 8 GB hard drive.
Who is Your Carrier?
It's also a good idea to see who the carrier for your phone may be. An interesting part of selling your iPhone or Galaxy is that you might get more or less depending on who your phone carrier is. Part of looking to sell Samsung Galaxy products may even involve looking at the specific model based on the different carriers that actually support it.
This can be especially noticeable on the iPhone. You might get $200 if you have a 32 GB phone linked to the AT&T network. However, you will end up getting closer to $120 if your phone is with the Verizon network. It is an interesting change in value that deserves to be considered.
The Quality of the Phone
You might want to watch out for what is going on with your phone. The problem with so many phones is that they can wear out over time. This could harm the resale value of your phone if you are not careful with it.
There are many things that can be factored into the resale value of your phone:
- The physical appearance of a phone is a key point to find. The only way how a phone buyer will interpret your phone as being flawless is if that phone does not have any scratches, scuffs or other physical imperfections. It has to look as though it literally came out of the box.
- A phone that has a clear screen, fully functioning buttons and ports without damages should be worth more than something that doesn't work all the way.
- Anything that has more things that came with the phone will always be worth more. This includes a phone that uses a charger, USB connector and even the manual that comes with it. You can especially get more money if you actually have the original box that came with your phone.
You have to see these considerations if you want to sell your Galaxy or iPhone 4. These are points dedicated to not only what you'll get but also how different buyers will factor in the condition of your phone.


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Come along for an informal sing-around and music session on Wednesday, 27th February, 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm.
It is a free event which takes place at St. Joseph's tea rooms, Abby Grange, Oaks Road, Whitwick. LE67 5UP.
The tea room serves snacks and light lunches, but no alcohol! Everyone is welcome to either sing, play or listen.
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Times are tough, we need to stop spending money unnecessarily so I came up with an idea today that I know Joe will hate but I'm going to do anyway!
So, I looked in the cupboards today and despite them brimming with random of bits and pieces, my initial reaction was that there was clearly nothing instantly visible for dinner and I'd better head down to the shops to buy a few bits. STOP. Not this week Alice! No, instead of continuously buying food, I'm going to use up everything in the cupboards until they are virtually empty and only then will I allow myself to go food shopping. The only exception to this being milk and fruit as we go through a lot of that so it isn't technically wasted or replaceable with something else.
Now, this isn't going to be pretty and I'm sure Joe is going to complain about some of the questionable combinations I present each evening but frankly, tough.
I can already see Elsa's eyes roll before I type this but…there are millions of starving people around the world (*cough cough* meat and dairy industry *cough cough*) and we, as a Western society certainly do not help this situation. I know me not buying food for a few days isn't going to make a difference in the world but morally, I will feel better about us having harboured all these fantastically viable foods that I've previously deemed un-dinner worthy, especially if I at least make an attempt to eat them.
So what's on the menu tonight? LASAGNE.
I thought I had a bag of veggie mince in the freezer but it turned out to only be about a quarter full. Was my initial day of scrimping going to turn into a disaster? NO. Ta da, I found a bag of red lentils and quinoa (southern snob food) that I bought ages ago and stuffed at the back behind the "real food" (crisps and bags of pasta).
This stuff cooks up to a great bolognaise sauce. I fried up some onion and garlic, threw in a load of carrots and chopped up kale and then added the measly amount of leftover mince plus a load of quinoa and lentils. I poured in some stock and a carton of passata and voila, we're half way there.
Pre-passata and stock mixture.
Making the white sauce is easy and we had a whole packet of lasagne sheets in the cupboard so amazingly, despite buying nothing today (ok, just a carton of soya milk and a few apples) I've made a yummy lasagne for the whole family to have at least two helpings plus a bit left over for Jude's packed lunch.
Everyone loved it so I'm really happy.
Mondays money spent on food – £1.39 for the carton of milk and apples (about £1.50)
What did you have for dinner tonight?


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|San Pedro High Principal Jeanette Stevens teaches students how to make pie.
To Launch San Pedro High's After School Cooking Club, The Principal Shakes and Bakes with Her Students 14 Holiday Pies
Students Find They Like The Principal And Her Family Holiday Tradition
By Diana L. Chapman
San Pedro High students scored this past week when their principal decided to teach them personally about one of her family holiday traditions – how to bake pumpkin and Southern pecan pies almost entirely from scratch.
As students kneaded, lumped, and rolled pastry to make pie crusts-- many of them having never baked a pie in their lives before -- said they were astounded that their principal, Jeanette Stevens, took the time out to work with them.
"It's not every day you're making pies with your principal," explained Jose Hernandez, 16, about why he came. "I've never done a pie. I don't really know how to cook at all. I use to think it was so complicated. But it seems really simple.
|Jose Hernandez enjoys learning how to make pies for his first time.
"Mrs. Stevens is a great teacher. She has patience even when we asked the same question again and again."
Jesse Vasquez, 13, added: "She's not strict and stuff. She's teaching kids about life. I love cooking and I want to be a chef when I grow up. I like it because it gives me the freedom to create."
While wearing a red-checked apron and scurrying around patiently to teach a whirlwind of some 15 chatty and happy students, Stevens said she found it "incredibly refreshing" to be back in a classroom with kids – especially when it involves bowls, spoons, eggs, flour, sugar and pecans. Stevens launched the after school cooking club's first session Monday, which was funded by the San Pedro Coastal Neighborhood Council. The council provided $1,000 to support the culinary opportunity.
|Students chatting away excitedly while baking.
That's particularly important since the once popular culinary class, which had waiting lists in the hundreds, was closed due to budget cuts for the past three years. It has periodically reopened, but not for more than a semester.
But with this opportunity, students had a chance to check out their skills. As they gleefully kibitzed, they whipped up a frothing egg mix, poured in pecans, got flour on their faces, their clothes and on the floor – but were really appreciative and surprised that Stevens took her own time out to work with them.
"I really feel I connected with the principal more than I ever have," said student leader Elizabeth Do, 17, a senior who is president of the school's Key Club, co-president of the Community Outreach Club and a member of the school's Academic Decathlon. "There's so many of us in the day, so it's definitely hard to connect.
"I feel like I got to know her. My perspective has changed, because now she's someone I can relate too. She's just a wonderful principal to take the time out to do this with us."
Moments were often holiday jolly – especially once English teacher Anthony Saavedra arrived to make fresh whip cream. Stevens and Saavedra had a pie-off competition amongst the staff last year, but the faculty voted that Stevens sweet treats were the best.
"You can tell how political the staff is," Saavedra joked. "She won."
|Jesse Vaquez shows off her pie creation with teacher Anthony Saavedra
Once the crusts were ready and the students started making the mix, Stevens warned them that there's a lot of debate on how to put pecans in the pie. She said she folds hers into the mix, but others believe they should be placed down on the crust where they can "float to the top."
"There are people who argue how to put the pecans in the pie," Stevens told the kids. "It's up to you."
To make a go of the after school cooking club, the campus needed outside funding.
Long supporters of area schools, the Coastal Neighborhood Council offered funds for the club partly because of all the severe budget cuts that have swept away life skills programs, such as home economics and auto shop.
"This is something our board felt is a worthwhile activity, not just for learning self-reliance, it gives students constructive things to do after school," said the council treasurer John Stinson. "It's teaching them something that is useful. These are skills you need in everyday life."
Stevens said what prompted her to do the first lesson was her interest in sharing her family holiday traditions. Much of what she cooks, she learned from her grandmother, who is now 92. Every year around the holidays, she and her girlfriend come together make 20 to 25 pies, including mincemeat, pecan, pumpkin and sometimes apple.
"My passion is kids," beamed the principal. "This is so nice to be here and see so many kids interested in a tradition that's gone by the wayside."
Student Rita Marquez said the experience showed that something like baking can pull people together and: "It shows us that anyone can do it, from the principal to the students," she said smiling. "It's pretty universal."
|Kimberly Hernandez shows off here nearly finished pecan pie.


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