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Meet MilitaryByOwner's Content & Social Media Teams
The content writing and social media teams are the last group of MilitaryByOwner staff to be featured in our series of posts highlighting all the folks behind the scenes.
Without a social media and writing presence, MilitaryByOwner.com would be just a pretty website of pictures to scroll!
MilitaryByOwner's Content Creation Team
Each week day, MilitaryByOwner publishes a blog post about real estate and military life topics. This team is also responsible for the other expert content you see from MilitaryByOwner: resource articles, downloadables, and our ongoing series of ebooks, as well as posts on other sites like Military.com.
Danielle, Mary, Jen, and I had the lucky fortune to start together as a new crew of content creators three years ago. Because we all work virtually from across the country, we always look forward to the occasional work events when we're able to connect in person.
We have personal biographies available on MilitaryByOwner that describe our backgrounds and experiences (linked from our names), but for this portion of Meet the MilitaryByOwner Staff, I wanted the answers to questions that were a little more personal and fun.
Enjoy our eclectic answers and musings!
- Which book do you read over and over?
- What did you want to be when you grew up?
- What is your guilty pleasure?
- Tell readers about a hidden talent.
Danielle Keech, Content Writer
1. I wish I could answer with some philosophical book, but unfortunately, it's the Harry Potter series. I spent most of my childhood reading those.
2. I wanted to be a child psychologist. Ideally, I would've created a nonprofit and reached kids who came out of less than ideal living situations or whose parents were divorcing. I ultimately decided against this path because I didn't think I'd be able to separate work from home and therefore wouldn't invest as much in my own family as much as I'd have liked.
3. Netflix. Just everything Netflix. Since I'm like most women and can't shut my brain off, there's nothing like unwinding and watching a good show—or five.
4. Memorization. I used to memorize my scripts for high school theater in a week. And if you tell me your number, I'll remember it!
Mary Ann Eckberg, Content Writer
1. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I love Jo's sass! Alcott's tone reminds me of my favorite Nebraskan author, Willa Cather. An added bonus of our last assignment was living down the road from the actual home where the Alcott family lived and where Louisa's novels were written! (Concord, MA).
2. I totally wanted to be an astronaut after watching the 80's movie "Space Camp." As a kid, I'd look out my window at the dark night sky and wonder what the stars were doing up there! When I realized it would be a career big on math and science, and those were not my forte, I changed that dream to being Tanya Tucker—a popular country music singer. Can I sing? Nope! But I had a spotlight sashay ready for concerts!
3. Bags of Brookstone chocolate covered berries and the TraderJoe's knockoff called PowerBerries. They are my weakness.
4. I used to ride my bicycle for miles and never get tired! I am the least athletic person on the planet, but I started riding a bike as a kid and absolutely loved it. I continued riding through school and, after college, I joined a trail riding group. We would ride to a small-town cafe for tacos and margaritas! A few years back, I tore my ACL and I haven't ridden a bike since, but I hope to try it again.
My dream is to be the Granny in a pantsuit who rides her bike to bingo parlors.
Dawn M. Smith, Content Writer
1. Call me unoriginal, but The Great Gatsby is my go to re-read for its vivid imagery of the 1920's glittery lifestyle and the perfect portrayals of silly Daisy and over-the-top Gatsby.
2. At various times I wanted to be a model, an astronomer (I loved Space Camp, too!), an archaeologist, and a diplomat. None of these make one bit of sense now, but they foreshadowed my random collection of future jobs. I currently own about 200 different titles that describe mom, milspouse, and writer.
3. Old-timey general stores along the highway. I have no idea why. They have such a bizarre assortment of items that always surprise me. Antiques, chewing gum, and canned goods just to name a few. Bonus if they have a lunch counter with local dishes.
4. No matter what the object is--clothes, furniture, dish set--and regardless of the retail space, I can walk in and choose the most expensive items without seeing a price tag and immediately fall in love and have to buy it. This talent works in Nordstrom as well as a thrift store. It's a curse, I tell you.
The multi-talented and ever patient Jen McDonald, our beloved Content Editor-in-Chief, brilliantly pulls our writing together every day, as well as writes for the blog and creates images, ebooks, videos, and downloads.
Jen McDonald, MilitaryByOwner Content Editor
1. When I was young: Little House books. Adult: anything by Maeve Binchy. I've read all her books numerous times.
2. I was a child of the 80's and figured girls could do anything. My dreams varied between tractor operator--a purple tractor, no less (can't explain this now!), doctor, a businesswoman doing some sort of vague work while wearing a power suit, and what I finally ended up going to school for: nursing.
3. Nightly glass of wine. But, I don't actually feel guilty!
4. I sing and play the piano and was the contracted musician for the base chapel when we were stationed in California. I'm also a foodie who loves to cook, and people usually seem to enjoy my food!
MilitaryByOwner's Social Media Team
Monica Schaefer, Newsletter Editor and Facebook Manager
Monica's history on staff with MilitaryByOwner spans twelve years. During this time, she's worn many hats such as Customer Service Representative, Blog Manager, and Social Media Manager.
As a licensed real estate agent in Hawaii and former military spouse of 22 years, Monica has vast knowledge of frequent military relocation and the ins and outs of buying, selling, and managing real estate.
Fun fact: Monica's true passion is to become a pastry chef! Yum!
Trung Ngo, Northern Virginia Social Manager
As a former Marine Corps spouse, Trung has years of military life experience, including mothering three young military kids. In addition to managing Quantico Live, she is passionate about higher education and continues to work in this sector today.
Trung enjoys spending time combining her love for her family and friends with cooking a variety of cuisines. Exploring the Washington, D.C. area is always on her "must do" list.
Fun Fact: Trung has found all of her rentals and listed homes for sale and rent on MilitaryByOwner.
Because the following individuals are oh-so-talented, they play multiple roles within the company. You've previously met them in our posts Meet MilitaryByOwner's Home Office and Meet MilitaryByOwner's Customer Service Team.
Adam Gran
Adam manages advertising for Google and Bing as well Facebook. He also manages email marketing campaigns and helps to plan future expos that MilitaryByOwner attends.
Christy Shields
Christy creates eye-catching infographics to support MilitaryByOwner blogs, articles, and e-books. Her reader-friendly designs are perfect for social media posts as well.
Diane Christian
Diane manages the San Diego Military Lifestyle Facebook page and the MilitaryByOwner Southern California Twitter account.
Heather Whitfield
Along with her other duties in the home office, Heather manages the MacDill Happenings social media accounts.
Although many of our talents and hobbies vary, the staff at MilitaryByOwner know and live military life, so it's simple to relate to customers and readers. Your experiences are our experiences, and we work hard to maintain that connection.
Reach out to any of us, and you'll get an honest answer or opinion!


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Sirius and XM Stocks Under Pressure As Roller Coaster Ride Continues
Sirius and XM investors have to be frustrated with the pricing of the equities as they both continue a downward slide in the markets. It has long been thought that ranges these equities are currently trading in represented the bottom of the trading range as we await a merger decision from the DOJ and FCC.
Key support levels for both companies are sitting right below, and this likely has investors a bit worried. For Sirius, support is at about $2.70, while XM has support at $10.55. Both levels are in danger of being tested. For technical traders, there are many bearish signs being exhibited, and the lack of a decision on the merger does not help the situation at all.
At this point, investors seem unsure on many fronts, and when confidence is tested, money tends to move to the sidelines. Whether you buy or sell, go long or short seems to be the million dollar question, and in many ways such a decision is a coin toss.
While those that hold these equities are being tested, those that are on the sidelines are as well. If these current prices do indeed represent a near bottom situation, is now the time to get involved? At these points there are more questions than answers, and that creates a situation that leaves many feeling uncomfortable. The plain and simple fact is that the street is waiting on a merger decision. Until that time, expect a roller coaster.
Position – Long Sirius, Long XM

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We utilize the phrase "in the spirit of" quite often to signify the essential driving essence behind the purpose of why we partake or engage in certain ritualistic acts. We find that we "fall in line" with the status quo and passively accept what is known as "tradition" without delving deeper into the reasons of why we do certain things. No greater example of this is that of the Christmas Holiday, in which the supposed true meaning (Jesus' Birthday) has been replaced by a conjured up, retail store gimmick known around the world as Santa Clause. This tradition, along with that of the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, are both misrepresented regarding the core roots of why they are widely celebrated. The celebration of Thanksgiving has often been alluded to as a day of collective bonding between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans that resulted in both parties partaking in a harvest feast. Upon exploring the histrionics of this annual celebratory day, I discovered a fascinating bit of information as it pertains to the holiday's origin. What was once considered a holiday based on fellowship, is actually a holiday celebrating a time of war that resulted in the genocidal annihilation of a prominent Native American tribe called the Pequots. The day of "thanksgiving" was a day in which the American colonist were thanking God for allowing them to kill off approximately 700 men, women and children during the Pequot War. Those Pequots that survived this hellacious war, were forced to become servants in English households, while others were enslaved and shipped to Bermuda and parts of the West Indies. The Pequot land was seized by the English Colonist, who in turned declared the Pequot to be extinct and outlawed the very mentioning of the Pequot by anyone. The Pequot Massacre was believed to be an act of a God by the colonist who justified the act by contending: "Let the whole Earth be filled with his glory! Thus the Lord was pleased to smite our enemies in the hinder parts and to give us their land for an inheritance". Those Pequots who managed to escape slavery and death were taken in by the Mohegan Tribe who had been placed on an assigned reservation in the Connecticut Colony. The commercialization of "Thanksgiving" has subdued the factual poignancy associated with the war and murder that conjured up its true reason for existence. So while being "in the spirit of" and sitting down with your family and ingratiating yourself with tryptophan, please keep in mind to be both thankful and truthful when reenacting this historical remembrance. On this day the Pequot was left with no tradition, no history and most importantly no spirit. I give thanks that I never had to endure such heart wrenching pain. #happy holidays
Archive for November, 2013
Thanksgiving: A Tradition of MurderPosted in Trending with tags Connecticut Colony, Native American, Native Americans in the United States, Pequot, Pequot people, Pilgrim, Thanksgiving, United States on November 27, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
In The Case Of FloridaPosted in Trending with tags Florida, Israel Hernandez, Jaheim Hoagland, Joseph Jenkins, Marissa Alexander, Police, Roy Middleton, Shooting of Trayvon Martin, Trayvon Martin on November 25, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
"Ohh, Florida something's very wrong, Need to know, what's going on. Can we make this house a home?" The previously stated, is a plea by musician Jaheim Hoagland on a song simply entitled "Florida", as he revisited the controversy surrounding the now infamous not guilty verdict in the Trayvon Martin case. This song's chorus seems to be apropos on many levels as it pertains to the Sunshine State and the bevy of injustices that appear to emulate from the DNA of it's seemingly tainted bone marrow. There is an age old presumptive that says that "there must be something in the water". I would not usually adhere to such an adage, however, it gives me pause in dismissing this plausible theory when revisiting Florida's controversial timeline. Was Mr. Hoagland right? Is there something very wrong? I'll let you decide. Here is a list of Florida's most wildly publicized, controversial acts of infamy:
2000-Presidential Election-Hanging Chad Recount Controversy
2002-2010-Nevin Shapiro-$2 million dollar illegal booster contributions to Univ of Miami
2010-Clay Duke-Held School Board Hostage, shoots himself after firing shots at board
2011-Casey Anthony Trial-Found Not Guilty of Murdering her daughter Caylee Anthony
2012-Marissa Alexander Trial- Sentenced 20 Years for firing a warning shot
2013-Israel Hernandez-Tasered to Death by police for graffiti writing on wall
2013-Biogenesis Lab Performance Enhancement Drug Scandal
2013-Trayvon Martin Murder Trial-George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty of Murder
2013-Charles Walker & Joseph Jenkins-Convicted Murders released by mistake
2013-Donald James Smith-released from prison, abducted murdered 8 year old soon after
2013-Roy Middleton-shot by police getting cigarettes out of his mother's car
2013-Sixteen Year Old Student-Raped and Beaten by two girls and three boys
2013-Jameis Winston-alleged police coercion to thwart victim from filing rape charges
2013-Hubert Allen Jr.-shot four coworkers-2 fatal before killing himself
2013-Congressman (R) Trey Randal-charged with cocaine possession
2013-Sue Eberle Case-alleged victim of police department sex scandal involving 12 officersAt the risk of over saturating my topic at hand, I decided to taper off my list a bit. Do keep in mind that my tapering was not due to a lack of additional controversy, but more of a means to summarize my point of emphasis. I am more than sure the police blotters and the corruptive scandal of politics are plentiful in all states, however, Florida has managed to somehow headline the marquee in recent years. Is it due to relaxed gun laws and corrupt law enforcement? Or do some of the residents of Florida just prescribe to deviance and lawless behavior. We have seen the full spectrum stemming from a Presidential election right down to a mother trying to ward off a violent husband with a warning shot. And from that same spectrum we find a reoccurring theme of injustice. So is the hot weather symbolic of the hot steam stemming from the asphalt on the devil's playground? Could this just be a sign of a society on the brink of an implosion? All I can truly say is that Jaheim Hoagland was absolutely correct in saying that something is very wrong in the Sunshine State. And to make matters worse for the Floridian people, they are now being invaded by Burmese Pythons. Another reason to proceed with precaution in the panhandle of the U.S. #ny,ny
Artist Spotlight: Musician-Octavia HarrisPosted in Music with tags Be Myself, Christian Hip Hop, Jonathan Clarke, Never, Octavia Harris on November 19, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
Iconography is a fancy terminology, that when broken down into its several interpretations in both it's Greek and Russian roots, basically means "written image". It is also defined as a certain way of depicting a subject matter as well. No greater example of an individual with this said ability, is that of a musician. It is through their musical arrangements and their accompanying lyrics, that we often become enthralled in their personal depiction of happiness, love, pain and triumph. Many define this as an act of storytelling that is enhanced by a soundtrack of life. Perhaps this is where the term "art imitating life" was derived from. Perhaps this is what also makes an artist like Octavia Harris, uniquely bold; yet delicately brilliant. I was given her press kit by her manager, Jonathan Clarke (a.k.a Clarke Kent) and was asked to give an honest assessment of her music on my blog. Upon reading her press kit information, the first thing that I noticed was the moniker heading that read: "Rapper, Singer, Producer, Prostitute, Lesbian, Christian". Not what I was initially expecting when he, a dedicated man of faith himself, told me that he had a Christian Hip Hop Artist he was managing. However, that moniker intrigued me enough to continue reading her biography. It is in this continued reading that the controversial monicker dissipates and the unfolding of a woman and her praise plight are revealed. Her anthem "Never", off of her highly anticipated 2014 solo album entitled "Be Myself", repeatedly states in the chorus "You will never take my soul". Upon listening to this track, I would say that Octavia is undoubtedly correct in her presumptive declaration; as her soul, passion and faith are at the forefront of her artistic delivery. The beat is right in the atmospheric realm of Lil Jon, while Octavia's unique lyrical deliverance is refreshingly innovative. You may find yourself not believing Christian Hip Hop could actually have street credential, but this song transcends from the home surround sound system to the back speakers of your trunk flawlessly; minus the profanity and the misogyny. Octavia states in her press kit: "Anybody can make millions selling sex, that's easy. The challenge is to make a million without selling sex". Well with tracks like I don't see why that would be an impossible feat for Octavia. I ventured back to some of Octavia's prior work and found unique songs like "Get 2 The Cross" and "The God In You" to be eclectically diverse, as her versatility makes her virtually limitless to both genre and style. Octavia Harris' statement of "Give them hope through an understanding of their gifts" is both reflective and inspiring. I expect her up and coming album "Be Myself" will show the world that she truly understands her gift. Octavia Harris' "Never" is available for purchase on ITunes. I strongly suggest that you check out her single and keep an eye on this rising star in the making. #Be Myself 2014
In Review: Movie: The Best Man HolidayPosted in Movies & Television with tags Harrold Perineau, Melissa Desousa, Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Sanaa Latham, Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, The Best Man Holiday on November 16, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
Tugged at heart strings, endless laughter and an appreciation for life, will all but sum up the wealth of emotions that you will warmly surrender when viewing the movie: "The Best Man Holiday". I will admit that I was not a huge fan of the prequel (The Best Man), but I must say that this latest installment in the widely adored series, has made its way onto my list of one of the most enjoyable movies I have ever had the pleasure of watching. I almost feel guilty revealing any detail of the plot, so I will preference my review by saying that the movie picks up right where the prequel left off. The cast of characters remain the same, as we find each of them in different places in both their professional and personal lives. They have all drifted vastly apart, however, it is not until they receive an invite to spend the holidays with the Sullivan family (Mia and Lance played by Monica Calhoun & Morris Chestnut), that the old gang is finally reunited under one roof for the Christmas Holiday. Once again the movie is centered around the character Harper (played by Taye Diggs) and his never ending quest to find a way to balance family, friendship and success, as his wife Robin (played by Sanaa Latham) is now pregnant with their first child. As we follow him throughout the film, we learn about the extreme transitions of life, as well as, the importance of friendship and forgiveness. This movie will not disappoint its viewer, as I wish that Hollywood would take on more projects of quality just like this. Terrence Howard poured in one of his better performances; offering up humor, wisdom and heartfelt emotion as the cunning, yet controversial, character Quentin Spivey. The Best Man Holiday is by far one of the best holiday movies to date, please go and do yourself a favor support this film of talented actors and actresses abound. I promise that you will not be the least bit disappointed. If so, the microwave popcorn is on me.
Death of A Legend: The New York MCPosted in Music with tags Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Production, MC Shan, Rakim, Run DMC, Whodini, Wu Tang Clan on November 14, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
"The melody that I'm styling, smooth as a violin, rough enough to break New York from Long Island". The aforementioned words are the lyrical elocution pontificated by the legendary and immortal Rakim Allah (a.k.a William Griffin) of Wyndanch, N.Y. The iconic, urban legend, solidified his place inside the hallowed halls of Hip Hop history in the summer of 1986, with the release of his debut hit single entitled "Eric B Is President" with "My Melody" on the B-Side of the vinyl LP. I was 13 years of age back then and I remember the summer having a nostalgic buzz as it related to Hip Hop music. Groups like Whodini, Boogie Down Productions, Run DMC and solo acts like MC Shan and Big Daddy Kane, all but cemented New York as the foundational ground floor for the Hip Hop music genre. New York was the birthplace of Gazelle Glasses, Kangol Hats, Stripe Lee Jeans, Shell-Toe Adidas and of course the iconic big gold chains. There was a street vernacular spoken that became a dialect worthy of a Rosetta Stone tutorial. New York was the central hub in the birthing of a revolutionary culture. We have seen the music genre's evolutionary, cartographical migration that has created innovative depth to its organic, yet, complex nature; however, it's rooted existence is cored in the borough of the Bronx. We all know of Nas, Notorious B.I.G and Jay-Z and their contributions in elevating the New York MC to heightened levels of both fame and financial success. All of the of the previous listed started off in the non-commercialized music sector of the Hip Hop genre called the underground. It was here where they would sharpen and hone their skills, all while carving out their niche on the ladder of artistic success. Their groundbreaking and innovative dissertation over gritty music ensembles, were reflective of the New York temperament. We saw a group like the Wu Tang Clan regenerate the New York MC temperament, by capturing one voice in the form of a collaborated effort of several solo worthy artists that were destined for individual stardom. This would become both the apex and the fall of the great New York MC, leaving behind a mere scattering of several artist like Jada Kiss and Fabolous who would continue to resonate that New York feel in the bloodlines of their music. But what happened to the New York MC and the culture that was once so vibrant and intoxicating? Where are the artist who reflected the hustle and bustle of the New York lifestyle much like our subway systems and yellow cabs do? There are only a few precocious wordsmiths like Torae and Reks that are carrying the New York MC banner; but the legendary sound that was once associated with NY Hip Hop the same way Motown was to Detroit, has slowly been phased out. Maybe it was the saturation of sequin suits, fashion bravado and gimmick concepts that lead to its ultimate demise. I do, however, believe that the New York MC will resurrect and that its next innovator, much like Rakim Allah, will be a "Microphone Fiend" whose sole mission is to revitalize The New York MC and galvanize the Hip Hop culture. Hip Hop is still alive. #any MC that disagrees with me wave your arm
Veterans Day: Home(less) Of The BravePosted in News with tags Ask Not, Homeless Veterans, JFK Inaugraul Address, Veterans Day on November 12, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
The famed chiasmus articulated in John F. Kennedy's inaugural address stated: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." This was a rallying call to all American citizens on January 20th 1961, in an effort to inspire them to seek to do the better good for their country. As we have now reached the celebration that is known as Veteran's Day, it is safe to say that nothing exemplifies doing "the better good" for your country, more so than enlisting in the Armed Services. All of those individuals, whether drafted or freely volunteering, display an incomparable level of bravery that can never truly be acknowledged by one designated day of recognition. These individuals exchange their lives and livelihoods in an effort to secure a world that is consistently on the brink of anarchy and instability. Our so called "freedom" comes with a heavy price tag, as the lives of those young, brave men and women who serve our great country, are often in the line of fire every second of the hour so that we can function under the pretense of "life, love and the pursuit of happiness". The word "honorable" is one of the very few words that I feel that can justly describe the type of character that individuals like this exhibits. I have family members and friends who have dedicated their lives to service and to them and all enlistees I salute and pray for their safety. It is this profound respect that I have for them that encouraged my blog topic, which is the homeless Veterans in our country. Veterans make up 13% of the homeless population in this country. A majority of those homeless veterans are single males, with female veterans making up only approximately 8% of the total number. It is estimated that 40% of the homeless veteran population are either Hispanic or African American, with 51% being Caucasian. Studies regarding the ages of those who are homeless show that 9% are between the ages of 18 to 30, with 40% ranging between the ages of 31 to 50. Projections show that there could be a possible 1.4 million veterans at risk of being homeless in the near future due to poverty, lack of support networks, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or substandard housing. Other contributing factors to the veterans homeless situation, is the large number of displaced and at-risk veterans who live with lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. These are often compounded due to a lack of family and social support networks. In addition, the military training received during their tenure of service are not always transferable to the civilian workforce, which places veterans at a disadvantage when competing for employment in the open market. The only combatant to these troubling circumstances have been community based, non profit veterans helping veteran programs that look to provide living stability and substance free environments. But the fact still remains that some 62,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. Such a startling revelation knowing that they have sacrificed so much, only to be left defenseless and vulnerable on the very streets they fight to secure day in and day out. They answered the chiasmus by giving their better good, now it's time for our country to do the same for them. #food, clothing & shelter
Nigger RevisitedPosted in Literature, Trending with tags Dick Gregory, Miami Dolphins, Nasir Jones, Nigger, Racism on November 7, 2013 by geniusscribbleink
"Those of us who weren't destroyed got stronger, got calluses on our souls. And now we're ready to change a system, a system where a white man can destroy a black man with a single word. Nigger." This was an excerpt from Dick Gregory's highly controversial 1964 autobiography entitled "nigger". The excerpt was an ode to his material ancestors in effort to give hope for social healing and societal change regarding racism in America. My father, who was born in Virginia, once shared with me the bitter hardships of segregated entrances, racial defamation and instances of people turning their rabid dogs on him just because he walked near their houses. He spoke of having objects being hurled at him by occupants of passing vehicles, followed up by racially hurled epithets, as he was working on the roadways trying to earn a simple living. For me, it is hard to fathom a time such as this. A time where you are considered less than a human being. My generation was thought to be rebellious, yet undefined; so much that we were referred to by a single, solitary letter; X. But as I peruse through life and the lineage of my family's history, I have come to the realization that I am very well aware of the polarizing effect racism has had on the black culture and black society as a whole. It has always motivated me from an educational standpoint, as I recognize the fact that my success at this point, is due to the fact that I am standing on the strong, unrelenting shoulders of my ancestral roots. Perhaps it is here that we find a disconnect in the modern day African American youth, as it relates to the histrionics of not only racism in America, but also the overall appreciation of the forefathers and foremothers who paved the way by plowing out the proverbial field dreams in a time where advancement was not an option nor a choice. We can always point a finger at education and the absence of African American representation with the exceptions of Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr. However, our black society as a whole owe it to ourselves to be preservationists as it relates to our own collective ancestry. It is glaringly apparent that the baton was dropped during the handoff exchange, especially when it was revealed in the recent racial scandal surrounding the Miami Dolphins, that African American men denounced a fellow African American teammate for not being "black enough". And one would hope that the train to ignorance would stop right there, however, they would go on to allude that they accepted a Caucasian teammate as being black, so much that he was allowed to call them nigger as a form of acceptable endearment. I for one, have a plethora of friends with diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. I completely endorse the "brother from another mother" premise and the kinship that is developed that blurs the lines of color. In fact the Reggae artist Junior Reed has a song entitled "One Blood" that could be an anthem for racial healing. Yet the fact still remains, the plight of the African American in this country is not one that can be related to by donning on the shoes of empathy or having an impoverished upbringing. The hate and the evil behind the word "nigger" is far greater then any other racial slur or verbiage spelled out in the English dictionary. Only an idiot would want to be inducted and enshrined into the shackles of the disenfranchised, the genocidal, the raped, the murdered, the degraded and the barbarically annihilated heritage associated with something a simple as skin tone. What saddens me more than anything, is the fact that those African Americans who endorsed him, have no clue of the message that they send out to society as a whole. The message? That the word "nigger" is really not that bad and that our ancestors were actually treated fairly. But who is to blame, other than ourselves? We utilize it in our vernacular and trend set it throughout our music. And when artist like Nasir Jones tries to bring educational light to the word, just like his predecessor Dick Gregory, he was chastised and ridiculed for doing so. Nasir promulgated to the world: "They say we N-I-double G-E-R…We are much more, still we choose to ignore the obvious…Man this history don't acknowledge us…We was scholars long before colleges". Sadly enough, only a few people listened to the lyrics and apparently the Miami Dolphin players were not amongst them. Placing honor on a badge of demoralization all but returns us to the chains of slavery. It states that we fought a great fight, but ultimately we lost the war. There may be those who ignorantly believe that the over saturated usage of the word may lessen its power, but to them I suggest that they trade skins with me for a week. John Griffin did in the book "Black Like Me". It was then and only then that he came to understand the stigmatized pain associated with the African American plight. The war is not over as the struggle continues to rage on. Racism is a complex tradition and not just a word of simplicity. #educate yourself


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Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr - Fri, August 14, 2015
Lord Jesus Christ, I place all my hope in you because you have redeemed the world by your death on the cross and by your victory over the grave. Help me to never lose sight of the goal of heaven that I may live each day in joyful anticipation of your return in glory. Amen.


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I was working this year and missed our annual tradition. But I love the fact that we gather as a family to make a recipe that has been handed down through our family for generations. It always means that Christmas is not too far away….. Seasons Greetings !
For as far back as I can remember on a Saturday or Sunday in November or early December we have gathered together as a family unit to prepare the Christmas pudding for the festive season ahead. Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Grandparents, Great Grandparents all gathered together around the kitchen table working as one. Our family has always observed the tradition of mixing in old silver coins and charms that we have kept from times gone by. They are divided amoungst the gathered and we each in turn make wishes for the season and year ahead. It is a very special tradition I personally cherish.
According to my mamma this recipe goes back for 6 generations that she is aware of and is passed onto me and my siblings and cousins as the 7th. Our ancestors came from various places across the globe, but this recipe most likely came from the English…
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A great introductory walk to the Wild Dog Mountains region, with a little of bit everything - Ridges, Steep Downhills, Firetrail, Bouldery Creek Walking, River Crossings and Chest High Nettle. Even though the distance is short, this is a bit of a tough walk as the walking is a bit slow due to the nature of the steep and bouldery terrain. The beach campsite on the Cox's is just fabulous with an abundance of firewood and the walk up towards the Jenolan or Harry's River is just great fun which led to all sorts of antics such as Freezing River Crossings, Horizontal Tree Walking and of course, Rock Skimming. What more could you ask for?
All up it is 13 clicks - if you're fit and fast you'd be able to do it as a day walk in around 5-6 hours. If you're taking novices allow two full days.
What a great Day. This is my favourite section of the Wollangambe. Wollangambe 1 seems to be the more popular, but I just like this section better.
This is the inaugural Tambo Canyoning Trip. The twelve of us set off from the Rocky Creek Car park at 10:30am and after a leisurely stroll arrived at the start of Twister Canyon around 11:00am when Adrian discovered that he'd had a bit of a Senior moment as he'd left his camera in car - Doh!. Good news though - Kim was in training for his marathon, so he offered to run back up the hill to
This trip started as the result of strange coincidences. When we did Twister and Rocky Creek the weekend before, Ian mentioned that a leader from Sailor's Bay was going to do Wollangambe on the Sunday - which was cancelled due to water levels.
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Oct 8, 2014 – "I'll Return To Nigeria Soon" – Says Ailing IBB Babangida From Germany Hospital Bed
Ex-military ruler Ibrahim Babangida who was recently airlifted to Germany for medical treatment is set to return to Nigeria any moment from now.
General Babangida, who spoke on telephone with journalists at Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu's Tunga residence in Minna yesterday when General Abdulsalami Abubakar paid the governor a Sallah homage said,"I am now well and will be back to Nigeria very soon."
He however didn't provide a specific return date.
While speaking through Gen Abdulsalami's phone, IBB said "I miss all of you, I wish you all Barka de Sallah. I am better now and I will be back in few days' time.
The two former military leaders normally pay Sallah homage on the state governor annually but this year, General Babangida is currently receiving treatment in a foreign country.
This past week, Niger Governor Aliyu sent delegates to visit Babangida in Germany.


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We continue to explore the wonderful works of Pulco over the past decade in the lead-up to the release of the new album Clay Cutlery. Triceratops is an extraordinary album – "recorded during stolen moments in his wardrobe studio and on Dictaphone beneath the desk at work" it has a spontaneous, sketchbook feel to it underpinned by great songwriting and performance skills. A big favourite at Folkwit HQ, we'll leave it the man himself to explain further:
Todays album profile is 'Triceratops'.
It was 2007/8 and our family were now located in the mountain house that we had spent 18 months building. The place was still being finished all around us and as usual my music was created in exceptional and unusual circumstances.
I needed somewhere clean and dust free to set up shop so it seemed like a good idea to keep the recording gear in the wardrobe !
As always, the album was recorded during stolen moments on the Tascam in the wardrobe and on my trusty dictaphone beneath the desk at work.
I had discovered the editing software 'Audacity' and used it a lot to layer found sound and effects in the tunes.
The lyrical themes in the songs included shaving, expanding waistlines and a tribute to Burt Lancaster in The Swimmer.
The Hamlet speach from the end of 'Withnail & I' found it's way in to the mix and I used quite a lot of my cheap casio type keyboards.
With Triceratops I continued to include the ad hoc sounds of everyday life. Ifan committed to tape the spontaneous masterpiece that was Billy D Horsey one afternoon out behind the shed and it set the tuneful but experimental tone of the album.


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They say being a writer can be lonely.
They say being a writer can be lonely.
The hours quickly become days sitting alone in front of a computer screen waiting for inspiration. When that inspiration finally jumps to the page, it too often lingers in private waiting to be shared.
"We want to help inspire the writers here with more self-confidence," said Mary LeBoeuf, director of the Terrebonne Parish Library System and one of the organizers of the Jambalaya Writers' Conference.
The conference celebrated its 10th year Saturday at the parish's Main Library in Houma.
About 300 writers from as far away as Colorado packed into the library for a day of networking and skill building. The conference hosted 25 different presenters from a range of literary backgrounds.
The conference's keynote address was delivered by award-winning author Tim O'Brien, who penned the best-selling Vietnam War fiction novel "The Things They Carried."
O'Brien is a renowned author but describes himself as "a guy who sits around in his underwear all day in front of a word processor trying to tell a story."
His speech focused on isolating the nature of story and what a story does to a person that is different from specifically informative words.
"Abstractions and speeches may make your head believe, but a story makes your whole body believe — your tear ducts, your spine, the nape of your neck, your endorphins during a suspenseful scene will begin to rush. ... Stories appeal to the whole human being. All of us. Not just our intellect," he said.
O'Brien implored writers to separate action from long-winded descriptions of scene.
To make his point, O'Brien pulled the audience in with a quick anecdote about his son's grief at seeing a homeless man asking for money on the side of the road. To tell the story, O'Brien just described the actions of his family and his son seeking to help the man.
"Please note, I never described my son or the homeless guy," O'Brien said. "What we remember by in large is what people do, not the physical stuff that writers slave over so much to establish authenticity."
O'Brien used the story of the betrayal of Christ to drive the point home.
"What do you remember physically about Judas? What he looked like? I suspect you remember zero. Why then are you trying in your own writing and in my writing to pay so much attention to mere physicality when what is crucial is betrayal,"
Actions portray emotions and characteristics readers will relate to, he noted. These human characteristics that people can relate to will live on far longer than a monumental event like the Vietnam War, which O'Brien's writing focuses on. "Pay less attention to the surface of things and pay more attention to the underneath parts," O'Brien said.
The conference primarily focuses on improving writing technique and offered a chance for those attending to have their work critiqued.
Once session titled "The American Idol of Opening Pages" involved a panel of media experts critiquing submitted novel first pages in the presence of the page's author and other writers.
"You want to know there are other people out there like you doing the same things," LeBoeuf said.
The conference also gives writers the opportunity to speak with publishers to learn more about how to get their work from the computer screen to the hands of a stranger.
"I've been learning how industry insiders and current authors are ranging from traditional publishing to do it on their own," said C. L. Stone, an author from Lafayette.


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We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play.
Our Values
You can find a little bit of wonder in everything we do at Mattel. It stands for more than these words, it's the lens through which we approach every new challenge or idea. It's how we measure our success. It's what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us inspired throughout the day and our entire journey at Mattel.
What if? Why not?
Challenge the status quo and let kids inspire endless creativity.
One team
Have fun, win together.
Embrace speed and agility.
Be tenacious in achieving bold goals.
Take ownership, and channel your inner garage spirit.
Celebrate every voice, everywhere, and commit to unwavering integrity.
Our History
1945, Los Angeles: Behind this garage door, characters and stories were coming to life with the power to change the world. Our founders, Ruth and Elliot Handler, believed that our products weren't toys, but the wonder they inspired. This was where Barbie and Hot Wheels were born, where American Girl, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends and MEGA found their home. This was the start of Mattel.
- 1938: Ruth and Elliot Handler buy tools on credit at SEARS to make their first creations in half of a shared garage
- 1945: Mattel is born in Harold "Matt" Matson's converted garage (Matt + El = Mattel)
- 1947: The Uke-a-Doodle is the first in a line of musical toys
- 1948: Mattel is incorporated with headquarters in Los Angeles
We were young, and we didn't know that we were trying to achieve the impossible. We had the energy and the dreams of youth.
Ruth Handler, Cosmopolitan Magazine
- 1955: Mattel begins television advertising through the Mickey Mouse Club, revolutionizing the way toys are marketed
- 1959: Barbie (the first three-dimensional doll) is born!
- 1960/1961: Chatty Cathy and Ken are introduced, with Skipper to follow in 1968
- 1965: Mattel enters the educational preschool market with See 'N Say
- 1968: Hot Wheels are rolled out
We were unorthodox, venturesome – our people were willing to try new things. This quality, more than any other, has been the key to the Company's progress.
Elliot Handler
- 1971: UNO makes its debut
- 1978: The Mattel Children's Foundation is established
- 1982: Mattel goes global with operations and sales around the world, and He-Man and Masters of the Universe take the stage
- 1988: Mattel revives its association with Disney with a new line of Mickey toys (and later, toys for movies like Toy Story and Cars)
I think the most memorable aspect of the culture at Mattel was to have fun. If you can't have fun at Mattel where can you have it?
John Amerman, former CEO
- 1990: Mattel moves into their current headquarters in El Segundo, CA
- 1993: Fisher-Price joins the Mattel family
- 1995: Mattel distributes Cabbage Patch Kids
- 1996: Tickle Me Elmo is a worldwide sensation
- 1997: Mattel merges with Tyco and establishes our Global Manufacturing Principles (GMPs)
- 1998: American Girl is acquired, we acquire Polly Pocket's manufacturer, and the Mattel UCLA Children's Hospital is named after a $25 million gift
I am not always intimidated by the pronouncement that something is 'impossible'. I get fired up by the challenge.
Ruth Handler
- 2010: Monster High franchise is launched
- 2012: HiT Entertainment is acquired, bringing Thomas & Friends and Bob the Builder
- 2014: MEGA Brands is acquired
- 2017: The Toy Box airs on ABC
- 2018: Mattel Films division is formed, and Thomas & Friends partners with the United Nations on content creation
The pioneer spirit still runs deep, and is illustrated anew each year.
Elliot Handler
Having a part in shaping an iconic brand like Hot Wheels and working at the best toy company in the world, Mattel, is a really special privilege. Plus, working in the toy industry is a lot of fun! Everyone can remember their favorite toy growing up, and it's awesome to think that the toys we make could be a part of someone's favorite childhood memories in the future.


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Multi-award-winning architectural and interior design practice HLP (Howarth Litchfield Partnership), has recently announced a series of promotions within its Durham office.
Currently enjoying a period of growth, as it continues to win new appointments across the education, hotel and leisure, healthcare, historic and residential sectors, HLP has promoted four of its talented team to associate level.
Promoted from within, in recognition of the significant contribution they continue to make to the success of the practice, are Lisa Orrick, Michael Glen, Stephen Tudball, and Michael Robinson. The four new associates span all disciplines within HLP; including architecture, interior design, conservation architecture and architectural technology.
Further to this Elisa Berry has been promoted to senior associate level.
HLP director Neil Turner said: "I am delighted to say we have a very talented and creative team of architectural and interior designers working within the practice who continue to make a positive contribution to its ongoing success.
"This latest raft of promotions is reward for and in recognition of that contribution and reflects my belief that, as we begin to enjoy a period of growth, and continue to win industry accolades, such as the recent Rics and Riba awards for Treetops, a stunning contemporary residential project, our development plans for the practice will reap rewards.
"Our new associates will now take a more active part in rolling out those plans across all the sectors."
HLP's Treetops project has also been shortlisted in the national AJ Retrofit Awards and RIBA's Manser Medal, which is the equivalent to the Stirling Prize, both of which will take place in London later this year. It is the only north east based project to be shortlisted in both Award schemes.
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Requirements – Visit PMI.org for the details
The PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification requires not only that you pass the exam, but you must document completing 35 hours of formal project management education and also document 4,500 hours (3 years) of project management work experience with a college degree. The requirement is 7,500 hours (5 years) of project management work experience without a college degree. Our PMP® prep course fulfills the education requirement and your instructor, who is a PMP®, will guide you through the process of documenting your project management work experience.
The CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification has no project management work experience requirement but you must document 23 hours of formal project management education and pass the exam. Our CAPM® prep course fulfills the education requirement.
One of the reasons these certifications are so widely recognized and sought after is because the exams are very difficult to pass. There are several ways to prepare for these challenging exams, like boot camps conducted right before your exam where you try to memorize answers to questions. Then there are more extensive prep classes, like the ones we offer. You will, actually learn about the best practices in project management and how to apply them. This enables you to answer the tricky exam questions and improve your project management skills.
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I haven't been posting here much, and for that I can't seem to find a reason to. I probably have a lot going in my mind that I'm not able to write here – all these things that are really difficult to say.
But I'd like to go back – relive and realize all these things that I've wrote and how I may have changed throughout this journey. The other day, I celebrate my 20th birthday, and a few months from now, it will be three years since I started writing on this blog.
I've learned a lot, and am learning still. I'll just keep at it, and keep going.


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Hemorrhoid Removal
It sounds so permanent, doesn't it? Hemorrhoid removal. It is also known as hemorrhoidectomy. At least, that is the severe way to do it. Usually, most people opt for any other route possible before moving onto a hemorrhoidectomy. This is because it is rather painful and invasive, not to mention, expensive.
Quite frankly, because of the location of your problem, any type of hemorrhoid removal process is going to be embarrassing and invasive. Some are more so than others, however. One of the more common hemorrhoid procedures is called banding it.
Banding is a hemorrhoid removal procedure in which an elastic band is wrapped around the base of a hemorrhoid. This causes your problem to shrink while allowing your tissues to heal at the same time. This hemorrhoid removal process takes anywhere from two to four procedures. This is not your only alternative for surgical hemorrhoid removal, however.
Staples is a newer alternative process. It is also known as stapled hemorrhoidopexy. This type of hemorrhoid removal process is used for treating bleeding or prolapsed internal hemorrhoids. This is more painful than the banding method, however, it only needs to be done once. No matter what, because of the embarrassment, pain and expense involved, all of these medical procedures are usually used as a last resort.
The best way to go about hemorrhoid removal is to heal your problem internally. By simply removing your hemorrhoid, you will not be fixing the internal problem. This is why many, many hemorrhoid sufferers end up with the same problems after they have had surgical hemorrhoid removal procedure.
Sadly, many people resort to hemorrhoid removal procedures because everything else they have tried has failed. Usually, though, the other remedies they have tried have been topical applications. These, like the surgeries, again only focus on the outside. If you are merely attacking the symptoms, you will continue with your problem. You need, instead, a remedy that heals your hemorrhoids from the inside out.
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Hemorrhoid Remedy
My hemorrhoid remedy has been naturally formulated to target each specific area that has contributed to your current situation. It has been tested time and again to ensure we have not missed any important areas that need attention. And after long hours of research and development, we feel confident that this remedy for hemorrhoids will get the job done for you.
The first and most important aspect of this home remedy for hemorrhoids is that we target the root problems. We don't go after the symptoms. We kill your problem at the very core, which then eliminates your symptoms completely as the problem has gone away. Many are shocked that an internal hemorrhoid remedy can relieve the pain so fast. That is where our first ingredient comes in.
The herb witch hazel is a proven, effective anti-inflammatory agent. This component targets your irritated and inflamed veins and provides surprisingly fast relief. While providing relief, we also target your weakened, inflamed veins to make sure they are strengthened with nutrition such as calcium. There are two main herbs that improve your vein structure, and they include stone root and white oak bark.
While you may never have heard of these herbs before, they are actually quite well known and proven in what they do. Many people have benefited in many ways from their use. Indeed, there is very little question as to whether or not these ingredients deserve credit for their healing capabilities. They are lauded in countless health books for their positive effects upon the human body – not just for hemorrhoids but for many other things as well.
What can be just as important as your veins to repair in your hemorrhoid remedy is your blood. Your blood cleanliness and circulation are key to both healing and preventing your current condition from happening again. No hemorrhoids treatment home remedy would be complete without some ingredients that are used specifically to aid your blood.
Ginger has been known to increase your blood circulation and to reduce the chances of small blood clots. Butcher's broom root helps your circulatory system to cleanse and circulate properly. Both of these aids in your hemorrhoid relief home remedy will help you to prevent build up on your vein walls and reduce the pressure you are dealing with as well. Take a look at the following video to learn more about what your potential treatment method:
Your remedy for hemorrhoids also needs to include an aid to help your cells to thoroughly absorb nutrition. Cayenne not only does this, but it also reverses constipation, which therefore will reduce the pressure that has lead to your needing a hemorrhoid treatment.
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Hemorrhoid Remedies
Everyone would agree that each of the million hemorrhoid remedies on the market today all possess some form of good. Not necessarily are they all going to fully work. But they all have their strong points. What is difficult is determining which strong points are the most important in these hemorrhoid remedies.
Too often people are just going with the flow. They see some hemorrhoid remedies with a picture of someone who appears to have relief and they just go with it. It's sad, really. Why don't people invest more time into understanding what their hemorrhoid remedies claim to do and how they claim to do it?
A picture on a label is not reason enough to pick your treatment. There should be research. Questions should be asked. Explanations about how it works should be given. Success stories about how these hemorrhoid remedies have been proven to work should also be taken into consideration. Product reviews should be researched. Any company could probably fake one or two of these, but not all of them.
So think about it. What convinces you about deciding on the many hemorrhoid remedies? Do you go off of a simple recommendation of a friend? Do you impatiently type in a search term in google and buy the first ad that comes up? That doesn't necessarily mean that those hemorrhoid remedies works, it just means that the advertiser spent a lot of money to get them there.
My basic plea to you about your search for hemorrhoid remedies is to actually think it through. Conduct some research. Take action. Don't just passively allow your comfort to be in the hands of just anyone. Not all cures are created equal. And it is your responsibility to find the most potent cure for yourself. The best way to start is to search through the ingredients and explanations of what each ingredient does in your hemorrhoid remedies search.
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Hemorrhoid Pregnancy
Pregnancy is hard enough, right? But then when you have a hemorrhoid pregnancy, well, you may as well write off being comfortable until you give birth. A hemorrhoid pregnancy basically just means that you have developed hemorrhoids while being pregnant. Truly an undesirable situation.
The reason that a hemorrhoid pregnancy is so common is mainly because of the extreme pressure on your anal veins. The extra weight from the baby is practically resting right on your anal veins. It causes your veins to become inflamed and irritated. Excess pressure for a long period of time can even cause your veins to split or tear. This leads to bleeding. This is one of the many possible side effects of a hemorrhoid pregnancy.
Healing your problems of a hemorrhoid pregnancy are not necessarily easy – nor are they impossible. While you cannot necessarily do much about the added pressure of the baby, you can make a few changes that will help you. You can reduce pressure in other ways like constipation. Often women who are pregnant are also constipated a great deal of the time. This adds even more pressure. If you can reverse the constipation in your hemorrhoid pregnancy, you will find much relief.
Ways to reverse pressure for your hemorrhoid pregnancy and constipation problems would be to find a remedy that includes ingredients such as cayenne and ginger. Both help to cleanse the bowels as well as your blood. Blood that is clean and able to circulate properly will aid your veins to heal during your hemorrhoid pregnancy.
Another important consideration for choosing your remedy is to think about aiding your veins with healing themselves. Veins are definitely a problem that needs to be fixed. And ingredients such as stone root and white oak bark can help your veins to strengthen faster during your hemorrhoid pregnancy. An all natural herbal remedy that contains these ingredients may be just the ticket to your much needed relief.
For Fast Relief, Get Your Hemorrhoid Pregnancy Remedy Today!
Hemorrhoid Medicine
There have been several debates regarding whether oral or topical hemorrhoid medicine is best. Both have their charms and both have their faults. When it comes to choosing your hemorrhoid medicine, the most important fact that many forget is the long term success your choice will leave you with.
What I mean by that is that many people opt to go for the immediate relief they can feel when they use a topical hemorrhoid medicine. Topical treatments have, as mentioned before, their pros and cons. Clearly, it will be the fastest way to get relief. Applying something directly to your problem area has the best chances of soothing. However, keep in mind how permanent this topical hemorrhoid medicine will be.
Topical applications are wiped off just as easily as they are wiped on. Much like the saying, easy come, easy go, you will notice that there are very few to no long term benefits of a topical hemorrhoid medicine. True, it is important to obtain relief. However, if your hemorrhoid medicine will not provide long term relief, it is not going to give you what you ultimately need.
Oral hemorrhoid medicine options also have their positives and negatives. On a negative note, they do not provide instant relief. It is only fair to be honest with yourself and taking a pill, no matter what it claims, will not give you instant comfort. Do not be scared off by this realization. Oral hemorrhoid medicine alternatives have their place.
If you have to wait several hours for your oral hemorrhoid medicine to provide relief, it is a small price to pay considering you may never have to deal with that pain again. If you can actually cure your problems with an oral hemorrhoid medicine that gets to the root of your problem and kills it, what could be better?
Most people want to have their cake and eat it too, and when it comes to your treatment, you can. You can use a topical solution in conjunction with an oral hemorrhoid medicine. Doing this will guarantee both instant and long term relief from your problems.


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The American Enterprise Ethics Award (ABEA) acknowledges corporations that exemplify excessive requirements of moral habits in their on a regular basis enterprise conduct and/or in response to a particular moral crises or challenges. By the mid Eighties business had clearly grow to be worldwide in scope, and the subjects coated by enterprise ethics expanded accordingly. The CEO is encouraged to tell the corporate's story as it pertains to a culture of sturdy enterprise ethics. For my part, Christian ethics is also an excellent approach to business, and is sort of just like virtue ethics. We are two enterprise school professors from the Schulich Faculty of Enterprise in Toronto, Canada, greatest known for our books and research articles on business ethics and corporate citizenship. This simply exhibits that it is completely possible to own a successful business that does not depend completely on profit but in addition looks outwards as to the way it can tackle different problems.
If there may be anything that the story I've informed can educate us, it's that enterprise ethics is neither a fad as some claimed early on, nor an oxymoron, as so many lamely joked. Which means telephone calls and web submissions to the Ethics Guideline should not recorded or traced.
It's because treatments for unethical conduct in enterprise can take varied varieties, from exhortations directed at non-public people to change their behavior to new legal guidelines, policies, and rules. But enterprise ethics additionally comprehends the legal guidelines and rules that structure markets and organizations. Enterprise ethics displays the philosophy of enterprise , of which one goal is to find out the elemental functions of an organization. Various European scholars took an interest within the American developments and arranged the European Enterprise Ethics Network (EBEN), which held its first meeting in 1987. A fourth strategy to business ethics is called the market failures strategy" (MFA).
Doing enterprise ethics properly means being aware of leads to these disciplines, or a minimum of being conscious of gaps in one's own knowledge. Ethics are built-in into over ninety{46755f1438f6ebaa83b771b74d1c5e9d857c198a632cf3f8b679a594c80d277b} of enterprise programs at School of Business Administration. Adherence to the Rules was seen as a method by which American companies may ethically justify doing enterprise in South Africa. It hosts conferences, produces studies, and publishes common articles on enterprise ethics.
If you concentrate on it, 'win-win' is kind of a utilitarian view, and it's fair to say that Smith presents a utilitarian view on business. An ethics coverage or corporate philosophy that is distinctive and deserving of recognition is a important component of the award. Monetary accounting helps the administration to report and in addition management the enterprise performance. Enterprise ethics goes beyond just a moral code of proper and mistaken; it makes an attempt to reconcile what companies must do legally versus maintaining a aggressive benefit over different businesses. The Markkula Center contains business ethics as certainly one of its areas, as we well know. The Business Ethics Weblog , by Chris MacDonald, Ted Rogers School of Management.


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Our Registered Respiratory Therapist works closely with our Providers and Nursing staff at Kearny County Hospital to provide a wide range of services for those with breathing difficulties and lung disease. Respiratory care focuses on preventive care, treatment and specialized pulmonary and cardiac testing.
We offer testing and treatment of patients with breathing and other heart-lung disorders such as bronchitis, asthma, respiratory allergies and emphysema.
Our Respiratory Therapy staff continually updates skills and education in order to provide the most current and effective treatment regimens for respiratory illnesses such as COPD, emphysema, asthma and bronchitis.
Inpatient services:
- Oxygen Therapy and Management
- Pressure Support Ventilation (Bipap-ST)
- Aerosol/Humidity Therapy
- Asthma Management
- Respiratory Consultation
- Airway Management
- Pulse Oximetry
- Non-Invasive Testing/Monitoring
- Promotes Smoking Cessation
- EKG's
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Heliox Therapy
Outpatient Services:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Emergency Resuscitation
- EKG's
- Stress Testing
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Heliox Therapy
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of health and service to our patients
Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare services for our community, to enrich the lives of our families, friends and neighbors.
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WASHINGTON – Bilal Askaryar was 5 years old when his family fled the war in Afghanistan and sought asylum in the United States, and on Sunday he was among thousands protesting outside the White House to denounce President Donald Trump's travel ban for seven Muslim-majority countries.
Trump signed an executive order Friday temporarily banning nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the U.S. Officials have said the list may be expanded in 30 days. The executive order also suspends the refugee admissions program for 120 days and indefinitely halts Syrian refugee resettlement.
Askaryar, now 31, took Trump's action personally.
"As a United States citizen, as a human being, I can't stand the fact that we're turning the most vulnerable people away," said Askaryar, wearing a red T-shirt that said "Make America Great Insha'Allah," using an Arabic word that means "God willing."
White House Chief of Staff Rience Priebus said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that the immigration order does not apply to lawful permanent residents of the United States, walking back the administration's initial position that nationals of the seven countries would be impacted by the ban even if they are permanent residents. A series of rulings by federal judges Saturday blocked parts of the executive order, preventing the government from deporting travelers detained at airports across the country.
The "No Muslim Ban" protest in Washington, organized on Facebook by a group called Peace for Iran," was one of dozens of protests held nationwide this weekend. It began at Lafayette Park, on the north side of the White House, at 1 p.m. and lasted for a couple of hours. The crowd quickly swelled to thousands of people, who chanted "Hey hey, ho ho, Muslim ban has got to go" and "No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here."
They carried signs welcoming Muslims and refugees and disparaging the Trump administration. One sign said, "Respect existence or expect resistance;" a yellow poster had the message, "Will trade one 'tyrant' president for 50,000 refugees."
Sarah Sadoizai, 23, and Falak Malik, 24, carried a sign that read, "Proud daughters of Muslim immigrants." Sadoizai, whose parents emigrated from Afghanistan and India decades ago said she came to the protest to "put a face to the people being discriminated against. It could have been me or my parents who weren't allowed into the country."
Protesters stressed the importance of building bridges across faith groups.
"I love that the love for Muslims has increased dramatically in such a short time," said Nancy Illman, 50, a Jew who carried a sign that likened Anne Frank to Syrian refugees. "It can only increase, and it's in response to the racism of the White House."
When Trump signed the executive order Friday he said, "We want to ensure that we are not admitting into our country the very threats our soldiers are fighting overseas." But protesters pushed back against the concept that the travel ban would make the country safer.
"These policies don't promote national security. They might harm it," said District of Columbia resident Jeremy Farrell, 31. "ISIS is already using this as propaganda, and it doesn't reinforce America's role as a moral leader."
Askaryar, who lives in Washington, agreed, saying that the order continued longstanding anti-Muslim feelings among many in the United States. "We've allowed Islamophobia to go unchecked for decades," he said.


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Things are moving along, albeit slowly, in the bathroom. The flooring has been fixed down, the wallpaper is up and the panelling is in place. Originally I had planned for the panelling to be a bit higher than you see here, but after placing some of the items, it just didn't look right so I lowered it by an inch.
Original set up -
Now -
Still lots to do!


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May 11, 2013
Darkmoon v2 pt 2: Die Darkmoon Die
This is part 2 of my series on the custom zombie map Darkmoon v2. I was getting pushed back in part 1 how can I survive til the end? Find out if I do in part 2. Enjoy, comment and like. Thanks guys and gals.


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The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), as the highest recognition body on science and technology, announced the nationwide search for the various NAST and DOST awards is now open for nomination. The categories for the various awards are the following:
The deadline for submission of nominations for all NAST awards is every last working day of November, except for the Best Scientific Posters, GTOVAMR and MFET which have separate deadlines in the submission of entries. Nomination forms can be downloaded from their website http://www.nast.ph/


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J.T. has been kidnapped, but he's not alone.
On Monday's Beauty and the Beast (9/8c, The CW), Cat (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent (Jay Ryan) are forced to work together, yet again, to save an abducted J.T. (Austin Basis). But J.T. isn't locked up alone. In a nearby cell is a stranger, played by recurring guest star Tom Everett Scott, who's clearly been in isolation for a very long time.
Southland's Tom Everett Scott joins Beauty and the Beast
"Who the hell are you?" J.T. asks when he wakes up next to the strange man.
"I'm you ... before they put me in here, anyways," the stranger answers.
Beauty and the Beast Bosses: Catherine deserves a guy like Gabe
Watch our exclusive sneak peek from the episode below:
Beauty and the Beast airs on Mondays at 9/8c on The CW.
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Tuesday 30th August
In July of this year, I was invited by the organisers of the Skipton Art Festival to film the public being offered the opportunity to put brushes to paper. Four open sessions were available for the public to take part in that utilised the scenic backdrop of Castle Cornet & St Peter Port.
We filmed one of the single sessions where canvases were being painted before they were hung in iconic locations here in Guernsey. The aim was for the canvases to be weathered over a period of a month before they were all taken down, re-stretched and then sculpted into something. Last weekend I was invited back to capture on film some of the canvases as they were being treated to all the elements that Guernsey had to offer.
These included Fort Le Marchant, Rousse Tower & Le Tripied Dolmen. Each canvas was hung slightly differently, consequently each of them had weathered in different ways – adding a unique story to each piece of art.
The pieces of art were available to view untill the end of the month and we look forward to catching up with the organisers of the Skipton Art Festival again where I will be filming the sculptures being hung at Castle Cornet. #WatchThisSpace


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(not literally gorgeous of course, with the spitting rain and icky slush, but I digress)
Though I'm still unemployed, Friday to me means that it's time to put the search on hold and kick back a bit. I'm feeling pretty accomplished this week, mostly because I finally got through the massive pile of laundry we'd accumulated. After some hissy fits from our washing machine, it just seemed like we were destined to live in a house out of my mother's worst nightmares. Maybe it's not a big achievement, but it sure feels like one to me!
I've been thinking a lot lately about follow through. Weird, I know. But I've found that while I'm great at making detailed plans for doing things (becoming a super runner, writing a novel, redecorating the whole house), my follow through isn't always great. No sooner do I think that I've got every last fiddly thought down than I decide I've done a lot of good, hard work and it's time for a break. Or I think that actually, it might be better to wait til Monday, y'know, to make everything symmetrical. I do that a lot, actually:
"I'll write that post on Monday."
"I'll get up early on Monday and go for a run to start my week off right."
"It just makes more sense to start after the weekend/party/Second Coming/what-have-you."
Sound familiar?
You know what happens on Monday? I hit snooze four times before giving up on the early run idea. I get distracted by job applications or a good book and my post never gets written. And once Monday is over, that's it--I have to wait another week for next Monday...you see how the cycle starts.
So I'm not going to give all my good ideas to that bully. It can't control me anymore. I refuse to wait until Monday to do the things I want to (or should) do. Take THAT, Monday.
What about you? Is it just me fighting for motivation? What do you do to kick the love of procrastination out of the way?
ps: have a fabulous weekend! :)


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By: Ene Ikpebe
'Diversity and inclusion,' a phrase that has increased in popularity over the last few years. The governments of the west, are replete with committees on matters of diversity, and consultants are being hired to create a favorable image for politicians as regards their stance on inclusion. Unfortunately, it is yet to rise to the top of the priority list for the governments of developing nations.
Interestingly, some of the most respected international organizations which developing countries interact with think that diversity and inclusion, specifically in terms of gender equality, should be of utmost concern. They believe it is a prerequisite for development.
In a 2015 interview with Nafis Sadiq, the Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General, she expressed her desire to see more women in leadership positions, to have more political participation from women in general, and to hear the voices of women who are passionate about different issues. Her desires are shared by an increasing number of people worldwide, and gender equality is #5 among the Sustainable Development Goals. This goal is to be achieved in part by "ensuring women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life." Still, only 22.2% of Sub-saharan Senates are made of women, maybe surprisingly higher than the 16% in Asia and 12.6% in Arab states, and only 22.8% of all national parliamentarians were women as of June 2016. This piece discusses the significance of women in politics, the positive impacts that should make it a development strategy, and the obstacles to achieving gender parity with regard to political participation.
To place the current fight for equality in the proper context, it is important to understand how gender equality in politics has evolved over the years. Voting is the most basic unit of political participation, but women in developing countries only got this in the past century. Most Latin American women were not allowed to vote until after the Second World War and African women had to wait until after their independence from colonialism in the 1960s and 1970s, with South African women not voting until as late as 1994. Given that these freedoms were not granted peacefully, but entailed significant amounts of struggle, we must consider reasons why it would benefit the developing world to seek the full integration of women into politics, and be proactive about realizing it.
The table below gives the percentage of women in the national parliaments of select developing nations.
Table 1: Women in National Parliaments
Percentage of Women
|South Africa
Evidently, the numbers follow no observable pattern, with Zimbabwean and Bolivian parliaments having up to 47% women while Nigeria sees a mere 16.5%. This might be interpreted as a lack of cohesive understanding regarding its importance, which is unfortunate since research literature is quick to draw a positive connection between women in politics and development. Stockemer, for instance, agrees with this notion. One might argue that the relationship exists but in the opposite direction. That is, developed countries are the ones who have more women in politics. But this is inaccurate as countries with low levels of socioeconomic development are the ones with higher levels of female political representation. Again, this indicates the need for a proper understanding of the benefits of women in politics.
First, women produce a diversity of views and ideas with regards to public issues, thereby ensuring thorough policy analysis and holistic approach to problem-solving. Developing countries, even though friendlier to women in formal politics, should realize that the very measures that they seek to improve would be positively impacted by greater female involvement. There is evidence that women in government in developed countries tend to emphasize such issues as access to birth control and child care, equal pay for equal work, affirmative action, and policies against sexual harassment while women in developed countries are more concerned with access to childhood immunizations, clean water, primary health care services, and affordable food. Therefore, developing countries should become more aggressive in their approach to achieving gender equality in politics so that issues like maternal and child health as well as girl child education – which has been proven to be linked to more controlled populations, and better socio economic conditions – will be taken more seriously.
But just as positive impacts abound, myriad challenges stand between developing countries and full political integration of women. Some of them are deep-set issues that will take consistent work transcending political administration changes to reverse, while others are what might be called double-pronged solutions in the sense that they address gender equality issues on matters of politics as well as in other areas. There are great women who have been politically active in Nigerian history, for instance, and the restored democracy of 1999 recommended 35% women participation in the National Policy on Women adopted the next year, but the unaggressive approach to achieving this, in reality, has left a less than healthy level of women involvement in politics and government, and points to the need for a review of the obstacles to greater women participation.
Primarily, education disparities are a hindrance to women in politics. Some may disagree with this view and propose a focus on the policies regarding freedom of entry into politics as the actual culprit. And they are right, but only on the surface level. If we think about it, simply opening the political space to women will not guarantee their entry. There are more underlying issues and I believe that a more educated female population would be more prepared to take advantage of new opportunities, speak passionately about their plans for their constituents, and compete on a level playing field with their male counterparts. Furthermore, only educated women might understand just how important it is for them to express themselves politically and struggle to participate in decision-making in public affairs. It is, therefore, my view that education should be the primary avenue for encouraging women into politics. Every girl-child should be availed of the opportunity to get a quality education, and whilst doing so, be encouraged no less than her male peers to aspire to leadership, political or otherwise.
But I recognize other hindrances like work-life balance, a very practical obstacle to political participation. In a traditionally patriarchal society like Nigeria, for instance, it is not uncommon to see a situation where women are expected to only be homemakers. Homemaking, child-rearing, and other domestic duties, while all crucial roles in the society, and full-time jobs for which multiple attempts to estimate economic value have fallen short, have precluded many a politically ambitious woman from succeeding. The solution is to create an environment where women who desire to apply themselves outside the home have access to resources that allow that.
These resources include time, in the form of paid maternal and paternal leave to relieve worries about proper child-care, as well as human resources in the form of employer provided child-care at government offices. It is difficult, near impossible, to imagine a world where women will not have to section their lives into work years and mothering years, but with a reorientation of society to see the raising of the next generation as a communal responsibility, it is not beyond reach. Gender equality should not be only a western idea. It is a fundamental human right.
The statistics necessitate congratulations to developing nations. Whether intentionally or as a result of wars that have depleted some countries' male populations, they have come to trust in the leadership of women. But the goal of parity has not been reached. The Nigerian House of Representatives is only 5.56% women and presidential campaigns are dominated by men. Nigeria and other developing countries must take decided steps to changing this. It is for our own good.


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The Scottish Fold breed has cats with both strait and folded ear phenotypes. The fold type results from a mutation in a single gene. The mutation is dominant and a single copy of the mutation affects cartilage development and produces the fold phenotype. All fold kittens are born with straight ears. Ear folding starts as early as 3 weeks of age. Other impacts of the mutation are variable but most consistently present as smaller feet resulting from misshapen toes, thickened and inflexible tails and accelerated progressive osteoarthritis. Age of onset and progression of secondary effects are highly variable but ear folding is a consistent feature. Kittens with two copies are prone to more extreme health problems affecting cartilage and bone.
Research by Dr. B. Gandolfi in the laboratory of Dr. Leslie Lyons, University of Missouri, identified the mutation associated with the fold phenotype. The VGL offers a DNA test for Scottish Fold to assist owners and breeders to confirm presence and number of copies of the Fold mutation in young kittens. Knowledge of the genotype status will inform potential risk for future health problems.
Genetic testing for this Fold mutation is recommended for Scottish Folds.
Procedure for collecting a feline DNA sample
Allow 2-6 business days for results.
Results are reported as:
|Test Result
|Scottish Fold
|No copies of the fold mutation
|Affected - 1 copy of the Fold mutation; cat will have folded ears
|Affected - 2 copies of the Fold mutation; cat will have folded ears and may have severe bone and joint issues
Manuscript in preparation: Causative mutation identified by Dr. B. Gandolfi in the laboratory of Dr. Leslie Lyons.


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Material texture cuboid mapping#1
I am trying to transfer 3D models with materials assigned from Cinema4D to the Cryengine. In Cinema4D I select cuboid mapping instead of UV mapping for my textures. But in the Cryengine the textures always seem to be mapped in UV mode. Is there a way to use cuboid mapping in the Cryengine or do I have to do it in a completely different way? The format I use for transfer is .dae version 1.4.


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Hey y'all!
Here are some photos from the past couple of weeks. I am planning a blog post as well as. Video, but I got essays giving me a headache at the moment. So, here they are!
Hello everyone,
It's been a while since I last posted, but it's been 2 months of getting used to things, lots of reading, getting over jet lag, and getting sick (for reals, I was sick 4 out of the last 7 weeks!) But, now I am feeling much better, still super tired but not jet lag, and I'm preparing to write 4 essays as my end of year exams. Newcastle has been a great city, very welcoming and the perfect weather for me. Not too much rain so far, but I know what's coming soon. Every weekend for the first month I travelled to London for Church and now I have to opportunity to help plant the Birmingham site of our Church!
I wanted to update everyone on what I plan on doing for the next couple of months regarding this blog and my YouTube channel! I plan on going back to making weekly videos of my adventures around the UK and hopefully Europe. I will also try to start a history vlog. I'm not sure when it will go live since I have a lot of planning to do for it, but it's going to be awesome (at least to me LOL). I have a lot of planning to do, and much reading and writing to do before January, so I will go ahead and let you all enjoy some photos from my last 2 months in the UK!
Ascenett Stefanie
Hello from Orlando everyone!!
Today is T-minus 44 days till my flight to Newcastle and I could not be happier! But that's not the reason I am updating y'all! The reason is A NEW VIDEO BLOG IS UP IN MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!
(Overexcited American here!)
Here is the link and I hope everyone enjoys the video. More will be coming soon as we get closer to day 0!
Off To Grad School: Newcastle Edition
Have a blessed day y'all!!
I'm just so happy!! My visa arrived this morning and I could not be happier. I took them less than 10 days to get it in NYC, process it, approve it, and send it back to me!! I feel like a little kid who was just told that everyday is Christmas or that they are going to Disney right now! I am so thankful to God my Lord who always looks after me. My anxiety didn't have time to actually start thanks to my mind being worried about my surgery, which was good. The whole process of applying for a visa is pretty easy, however you have to make sure all of the documents are correct and that you send it which enough time.
Well everyone, I just want to say that a new video should be coming soon with details about accommodation and visa process to study in the UK. So stay on the lookout. On the meantime take a look at my other videos in my YouTube channel!!
*PS: read the script of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and all I have to say is that I love it and that I can't wait to see the play. Thank you J.K Rowling!!
I hope everyone is doing well. I am here today because it's official: my visa has been approved and I'm moving to the UK in 52 days!!! I just can't believe it has already been a full year since I started this blog and I began the process of applying for graduate school in the UK! I don't think I could have done this without the help of my family, my ATP advisor, and first of all, Our almighty God. Without his help none of this would be possible. I can't believe my dream of going back to the UK and getting a degree in European History is finally coming true. Let me tell you; I have been trying to go back to school since the moment I graduated from my bachelors and started my Disney College Program in 2014. Getting my masters has always been part of my life plan and I was not going to take it out. I tried going back to school for a second bachelors twice but it never worked, and then when I started the process for school in the UK everything just came together so well thanks to the Lord. For me, I believe things happen for a reason and if it doesn't happen it means there is something better out there for you. You just have to believe in yourself at all times. Now I am just a few weeks away from leaving to make my dreams come true, and I could not be happier.
Now that everything is coming along, I will be doing pre departure blogs taking about the process.
Thank you everyone!!
Hey y'all!
So I just wanted to let y'all know I uploaded a new video on my channel about my tour of the Harry Potter studios 3 years ago!! I'm gong to include the link below. I hope you enjoy!!
Hello Everyone!
So, as you all might know if you have read my blog, I was accepted into Newcastle University for a Masters in European History starting September 2016, so in like 6 months, and as you can tell my the title of this post I am going crazy due to funding. While I got my loans approved, I have to self fund my airfare, visa and health surcharge, and accommodation (housing) deposit. Sooooooo, I have open a GoFund Me account and I am asking for all of the help and assistance I can get.
I am trying to raise at least $1,000 in order to get at least my visa and health surcharge taken care off. I am the sole provider in my home so it can get really tight money wise. That is why I am asking for your help in making my dream of getting my Masters true:) I am providing the link to my account and I hope y'all can help even if its just keeping me in your prayers as any little bit of help and hope helps a long way.


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It has occurred to me lately that having developed this nail hobby is not completely unexpected. My grandfather was an avid hobbyist. He was a lithographer by trade. One of the best in South Africa at one point! He had a loads of hobbies. It drove my grandmother absolutely batshit! I think if he was a Disney fairy, he would be a tinker fairy 🙂
His first love and hobby that he never quit was hiking. He often went for hikes and at one point he used to take the youth from church for hikes as well. He loved nature. He loved walks on the beach. He also did bird watching at some point and dabbled in photography. He researched World War II. He did wood work and collected figurines. At one point he collected Lord Of The Rings led figurines which I inherited. He had bought the Lord Of The Rings books for me one Christmas after I showed an interest. He also took me to a class one Saturday where we learned to paint ceramic statues. I painted quite a few of them and kept some of them, unfortunately when my mother lost all her furniture and belongings some of my things (statues included) were also lost. My grandfather also collected stamps, glasses, limited edition cans that he printed at work, books and built model ships and airplanes. He used to do tapestries, paint by numbers and decoupage. He built large puzzles on the dining room table with thousands of pieces.
He didn't always finish all the projects he started, but he tried his hand at almost everything short of painting his nails 😛 Sometimes when I'm blogging about my nails, dreaming up designs or taking photographs I think of him. I wonder if he would be proud of me and my hobby. I wonder if he would have tried to participate in some way or encouraged me to do things.
All I'm trying to say it that I'm not sure why I am surprised that I have taken up this hobby and run with it to the extent that I have. Being a hobbyist is in my blood!