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3 Signs You Are Not Prepared for a Financial Emergency
Welcome to Day 1 of America Saves Week 2013! Moven is thrilled to be among the thousands of organizations coming together to promote healthy savings behavior in America. Every year this important campaign reaches millions of Americans with a message about the importance of saving. Stay tuned to the Movenblog this week for great tips for integrating savings into your daily life. Whether you're a new grad, or coming up on retirement, we've got some great advice for you!
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Today we're talking about saving for emergencies. It's something that few us talk openly about, but many of us will experience an emergency at some point in our lives.
Whether it's the loss of a home through disaster, an illness in the family, or an unexpected job loss, emergencies and surprises are a reality that we must all be prepared for. So how is it that nearly half of Americans are only one financial emergency away from financial disaster?
Part of the problem is that many of us don't understand how precarious our financial situation might actually be. Here are three common signs that you are not prepared for a financial emergency, along with some tips on how to get moving in the right direction!
1. You Rely on Credit to Pay for Basics
Demos published a study in 2012 on 'The Plastic Safety Net' in America, and uncovered some shocking numbers. They found that 40% of low to moderate-income households used credit cards to cover basic needs like rent, mortgages, utilities, and groceries. This number jumped to 45% among households with annual incomes less than $50,000.
If you are using credit to pay for basic living expenses, you are leaving yourself vulnerable in the event of a financial emergency, especially if you don't have an emergency fund. Kimberly Palmer, author of Generation Earn, explains that even if you have significant debt, an emergency fund should be a top priority.
"At a time when credit is tight," Kimberly explains, "we can't necessarily count on credit cards and other sources of loans to be there when we need them, so we need our own stash of cash for these types of emergencies". Even if you can only spare $10 from every paycheck for savings, prioritizing your emergency fund is an important habit to develop.
2. You Could Not Survive for Three Months on the Balance of Your Account
Any financial guru worth their salt will tell you that you need to have at least three months of living expenses saved (in cash) that you will not touch, except in cases of emergency. Many people make the mistake of using a line of credit as their 'emergency fund'. This fund would be used to help cover living expenses should you find yourself unable to work, or cover unexpected critical expenses like emergency repairs to your home.
By making your emergency fund a priority, you are investing in your long-term stability – in your ability to weather life's little storms without having to sacrifice your goals and aspirations.
So, how much should you have in your emergency fund? "Add up your monthly expenses", suggestsMiranda Marquit. "Make sure you include your housing and utility payments, and your debt payments. Use your past two or three months' expenses as a guide for estimating what you spend on groceries". Once you've calculated your monthly expenses, multiply that by the number of months that you want to cover.
3. You Don't Actually Know How Much You Spend Each Month
If you don't have a firm handle on the amount of money coming and going out of your bank account each month, it is nearly impossible to be prepared for a financial emergency. At a minimum, you need to know the answer to these four questions:
1. How much do you make (before and after taxes) each month?
2. How much do you spend on survival expenses (shelter, food, health, etc.) each month?
3. How much do you spend on non-essential expenses each month?
3. How much do you put into savings every month?
Armed with this information, you will be able to determine not only how much you need to save to be prepared for an emergency, but you will be better able to determine the percentage of your income that you are able to put away into savings each month.
Often, once we see the numbers in black and white, we are in a better position to make choices about our lifestyle and savings habits. Getting up close and personal with your numbers will also help you find unexpected savings opportunities, like trading in your cab rides for an affordable monthly bus pass.
Instead of seeing putting your hard-earned cash into an emergency fund as a short-term sacrifice, think of it as a long-term investment. Building an emergency fund is essentially buying peace of mind and confidence – what could be more valuable than that?
Do you have savings tips to share? Post them below, or join @getMoven on Twitter with the #ASW2013 hashtag!
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A camera's for life, not just for Christmas.
During this festive period, family and friends are now looking for the ideal camera for a budding photographer in their life. From instant classics to the latest in camera technology we have it all!
But lets take a moment to understand what owning a camera means and how it can become an incredibly important feature during your lifetime.
We have all been guilty of becoming a little stale in our photography. When this happens your camera gets packed away or forgotten about to grow mouldy in a drawer. During that time, we may use our phones to record the important moments in our life. A birthday, christmas with the family, a new baby in the house hold. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Yes, current phones are now ripe with the latest technology to capture selfies and hit you with the Instagram filters.
But they still can't compare to the sensor your old camera is just itching to show you! They have the facility to zoom with no resolution compromise, they let in more light and DSLRs have the facility to change lenses meaning you could achieve those beautiful portrait shots your phone just can't quite capture.
From the Canon G7XMkii, Sony RX10Mkiv, Fuji XT2, Canon 80D or Nikon D850, there is something for everyone, all of which would do wonders for your photography over the phone in your pocket. For the budget conscious among you, take a look at the Sony WX350, Nikon A10, Canon 1300D, or the Nikon B500.
When you buy a camera (either for yourself or someone else) remember this important point.
Ultimately a camera is an electronic device which records a moment in time when you hit the shutter button. It doesn't know what you like or whether this event is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It works to your reactions. However, without a good quality camera those moments are lost in the midst of time. Memories may fade, but photos can bring everything back in an instant. Being proud of the photos you take can evolve into a skilled job, people are grateful at the memories you have given them, it (certainly for me) gives you a warm feeling when you get that focus spot on, the natural pose of that laughing child, or a perfect candid moment.
Learning to use your camera to its full potential will give you those photos that not only remind you of a moment in time, but will transport you there. A good quality photo is priceless. Don't buy a camera for Christmas - invest in a priceless piece of yourself for life.
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The fact that Christians are the forefront of collecting and donating Islamic books confirm the fact that at Kris Library, we don't only collect and distribute books and advance the cause of education poor children; at Kris Library, we bring together people of all religion, culture and from all places to work for the cause of peace, understanding and respect.
Our other donors include Born Again Christians and Buddhist Chinese who recently gave books and school supplies to kids who swim to school in Layag Layag, Zamboanga City as well as poor children living near an MILF stronghold in a Claret Mission Center and school in Tungawan, Zamboanga del Sur.
Recently, my Muslim wife's cousin Rhuayda Basangan opted to spend her husband's birthday in Ireland by raising funds to complete work on the Kris Library in Zamboanga City.
Today, I would like to say thank and greet happy birthday to one such wonderful donor – my Kuwait-based Auntie Flor del Rosario who have been our biggest – if not only source – of Islamic books she sources out from Kuwaiti friends and Christian and Muslim OFWs who share our belief that religion should be a force of unity, reconciliation and respect for all people in the world rather than a cause of conflict.
My Auntie Flor – along with her very supportive husband Uncle Mar and my cousin Mariflor – have been sending boxes of the Holy Qur'an, Islamic pamphlets, cassette tapes and video materials to our Kris Library in a Christian-Muslim in Barangay Manicahan, Zamboanga City since we opened it in 2008.
Last December, Auntie Flor and Mariflor risked threats of kidnappings from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to be our special guest speaker during our school supplies, computers and gift-giving program. Auntie Flor brought more books and special Persian rug from Kuwait for use by Muslims students who find themselves in the middle of research during prayer time.
Yesterday, as she reflected on the blessing of another birthday, she posted this message in my Facebook wall:
"Good PM. Ketal (How are you in Chavacano)? Mr. Victor Ragonot brought again some reading materials and magazines on Islam. The titles are as follow: Ang Hajj at ang Omrah, Mga Alituntunin ng Pang-aayuno, Ang Tahara at ang Salah, Angh mga Alituntunin at mga Magandang Asal sa Muslim, Gusto kong magmuslim subalit ... Ang Islam at Kristiyanismo sa Bibliya, Magbalik Islam , Ang Talakayan sa Pagitan ng Kristiyanismo at Muslim,At bilang Muslim Kami ay naniniwala kay Hesus, Si Muhammad sa Bibliya.
The following are cassette tapes entitled: Ang pananampalataya Sa Allah, Ang Qur'an at Bibliya . I think we can give some copies of magazines and cassette tapes instead of keeping all in the library. Please, let me know if you prefer to receive them in Manila or Zamboanga. I am very busy this week. I will start packing those materials next week. Regards to Ann and the children. Thanks be to God for all the blessings you fully enjoy. You are reaping the fruits of your labor. Bye now, I need to entertain some visitors."
Wow! What happy and welcome news from my Auntie who has the hundreds of Muslim kids, religious leaders and Kris Library scholars in mind as she busies herself entertaining her many friends visiting her on the eve of her birthday. You see my auntie, a nurse, is an active officer of Filipino-Kuwaiti organizations in Kuwait as well as her husband who is a good tennis player and who works at the US Embassy.
Cousin Mariflor, who is now working as a nurse while taking her masteral at the Ateneo de Zamboanga, has been active Kris organizer and volunteer having gone with us in last month's book and school supplies distribution event in Layag Layag (although at one point she gave us all a scare when we failed to locate her in that area located near an island where a Filipino-American has been kidnapped recently, it turned Mariflor – ever smart yet humble and low-profile -- was busy preparing the school supplies to be given away).
Thus, today Auntie Flor, I wish you a very happy birthday and along with all the hundreds of Muslim students, teachers and religious leaders reading the books you tirelessly collect, pack and send here to Zamboanga – we also wish you all the blessing from God/Allah.
Do enjoy this special day with the thought that we all love you and appreciate all you have been doing to us and the Kris scholars and library users back home.
We pray to that may there be more like you and Seller and Rhuayda who will spend their special days in dedication and service to God/Allah and His needy people.
Feliz Compleano y Dios te Bendiga (Happy Birthday and May God Bless You)!


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George Alvarez, Timothy Brady, Daryl Fougnie, Jordan Suchow; Beyond Slots vs. Resources. Journal of Vision 2013;13(9):1367. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/13.9.1367.
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Slot and resource models have been influential in the study of visual working memory capacity. However, several recent empirical findings are not explicitly predicted by either model. These findings include: (1) a shared limit on the fidelity of working memory and long-term memory, (2) stochastic variability in working memory that is not explained by uneven allocation of a commodity such as slots or resources, and (3) the existence of structured representations. Together, these findings demand either significant modification of existing slot and resource models, or the introduction of a new framework for understanding visual working memory capacity.
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Case Study: My Experience With Investments
Benefits of Net Lease Investments Net lease properties are incessantly becoming popular and it's easy
Benefits of Net Lease Investments
Net lease properties are incessantly becoming popular and it's easy to see why. In the long run, they appear to be solid sources of maintenance-free revenue. In hindsight, there may be some additional benefits you have been overlooking, even though you may find this investment attractive. It is important to understand this to be able to evaluate the danger/reward ratio precisely.
One of many key advantages many people notice is that of getting a long- term tenant. The issue with residential property is finding tenants who will stick around for a significant period. Not only does finding tenants involve expense and work, but you will likewise lose income at that time your home is empty. In staying in that residence, with net lease properties, nevertheless, your tenant, being a business owner, features a lot invested. As long as their enterprise is prosperous, they will remain.
Another well-known benefit is the small effort required to control the home once all of the agreements have been authorized, and the tenant has settled in. In almost all cases, building fixes are the responsibly of the lessee. Evaluate that to opportunities where tenants are contacting one to restore every leaky tap. That is truly the type of reason shareholders hate the idea of all of the maintenance responsibilities that go with renting out a property.
It goes above and beyond the common advantages, though. Special financial benefits are provided by this kind of expense, also. Probably the most appealing of these is the fact that you may typically get yourself a higher rate of return than you would yet in the actual estate industry, even from a great many other forms of investments. Normally, high risk is usually come along with by a high return, and this is true of net leased assets, also. On just what the challenges are you'll want to get obvious, before you consider investing in these houses.
Another advantage of these opportunities may be the proven fact that you are able to have a decline deduction. For sure, these tax write-offs can help you save a considerable amount. On the converse, while value is appreciated in by the home, you will be the main one to get all of the advantages.
Selection is nonetheless yet another advantage of putting your hard earned money in net lease investments. The expense in qualities like these provides you with a larger capability to select some dimensions and kinds of qualities and purchase more regional places than simply domestically. Diversifying in this way assists in maintaining your business growth capital secure.
Although there are lots of benefits of purchasing net lease investments, just like any other type of housing investment, you will find disadvantages and dangers to keep yourself informed of, also. Therefore, if you are considering getting involved in net lease investments, make sure you understand not merely these properties' benefits, but additionally the pitfalls.


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CTU Domestic Units
CTU Seattle was a Domestic Unit of the Counter Terrorist Unit. The unit was based in Seattle, Washington.
Before Day 3Edit
Morris O'Brian worked as an Analyst at CTU Seattle before moving to Los Angeles. Presumably this took place sometime before Day 3, since by Day 3, Chloe O'Brian was working at CTU Los Angeles and was divorced from Morris.
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During Day 3, CTU Seattle secured a vial of the Cordilla Virus.
It is assumed that CTU Seattle found the vial of the virus but no-one actually said that a CTU branch found it. Seattle is quite a large city so it is assumed they would have a Domestic Unit.
Before Day 4Edit
Michelle Dessler and Bill Buchanan worked together at CTU Seattle.
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Abu Fayed was detained here 14 months prior to Day 6. He was released by Bill Buchanan.
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Eminem and Shady Records have partnered with Music Powered Games to announce Shady Wars, a new kind of music game that combines arcade and rhythm gameplay with lyrics from Eminem and other Shady Records artists.
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The free game includes eight songs, with six battles for each song. As you win battles, you will earn coins, which can be used to unlock the next song, much-needed power-ups, and other Shady characters.


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Pantry. A challenge in any household. Containers from the container store help make it possible. I think they'd say it is well organized; for the moment. What do you think?
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Green thumb? If you can't grow flowers in your garden, the next best thing may be a steel garden gate of vines and perpetual blossoms that lasts from season to season. Kim and Gregg, who a are a-couple-of-photographers (kolanowskistudio.com), kept these blossoms blooming for more than a decade. And guess what…you can too! To place… Read More
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6+ years ago, my client asked me to put some bracing on the existing stairs to his garage apart in the Heights area of Houston. He asked me to do what I thought was necessary [what I thought was necessary, then, was tearing down the stairs and building a new one…but that would have to… Read More


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London was set for more heavy rain this week following a sodden bank holiday during which MORE THAN A MONTH'S WORTH OF RAIN FELL IN TWO DAYS. Meteorologists recorded more than 56mm of rainfall over the course of Sunday and Monday - 7mm more than the average for the whole of May. Emergency services were called to flooded homes and businesses in Tilbury and Billericay, Essex. High winds blew trees onto cables in Surrey. A 13-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Huddersfield Tuesday.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
KBShimmer Vega Bomb
Vegas Bomb is a mustard, yellow jelly packed of all different kinds and colors of glitter. Pretty accurate for what would happen after a Vegas bomb! :)
I applied 2 coats, with a base coat and 2 coats of HK Girl.
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I really want to love this polish, but I'm still on the fence. It was such a pain to work with. It is a thicker polish that made it difficult to get the glitter to stay where I wanted it. Once I got it on, I wasn't sure if I actually liked the combo. The big reason I bought it was because it is yellow, but after wearing it I'm not really feeling it. I will give it a second try by layering it over a yellow polish. This is my first indie purchase that I didn't like, so I feel really sad about it!
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I do like it, but I think I'm on the fence about it too. It's pretty but definitely the base is a bit sheer for my liking. Layering might be the way to go with this one!ReplyDelete
The color is pretty sheer, but I actually ended up with two different ones! They're both Vegas Bomb, but one is more yellow while the other is more neon yellow.ReplyDelete
Not sure which one I like better, and I'm also not sure how I feel about the thickness of it. I still think the final product on the nails looks neat though! :)
Doesn't do anything for me but I LOVE her bath bombs!!!ReplyDelete
I can understand what you mean by saying that the glitter is hard to stay where you want it to be. but I think the combination of confetti is so prettyReplyDelete
Eh I'm not as smitten as I thought I would be... I feel like there's maybe too much glitter? And I'd love for the yellow base to be much brighter maybe.. there's just something lacking somewhere!ReplyDelete
It's not my cup of tea, personally, but I can appreciate it! The combo is definitely unique and I like the jelly quality. The dark blue glitter is also super pretty nonetheless!ReplyDelete
I agree with what everyone else is saying! I don't think this sheer pale yellow is very flattering!ReplyDelete
I had the same problem yesterday with another indie. I've always loved them and I hate to say anything bad about something I know someone has worked hard on.ReplyDelete
Hmm im gonna go out on a limb here and say that i love it! I think it would really pop over a neon yellow too :)ReplyDelete
Not sure if I like it, but it's a unique polish!ReplyDelete
I love the rainbow glitters in this base color, very pretty! ^.^ReplyDelete


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August 8th, 2017 – Ship Boarding! Capturing!! Furnishings!!!
Ship Capture is Up and Running!
Interior generation, room furnishing, ship crew AI, and ship capture gameplay are all working! It took a while but I'm happy with it, so happy, that even in the alpha state (with no real optimizations) since pathfinding, FOV, drawing performance, etc. all work so well that I think planetary landings and missions are going to wind up in Starship Command 2!
Here's a video of me capturing a ship:
Enough Bragging, onto Gameplay!
The last build has a simple explanation. This build introduces grenades, med-packs, and life sign detectors.
When selecting where to throw a grenade, the game will auto-pause by default and un-pause upon throwing it. When you're selecting where to throw the grenade, an explosion preview will show you where you'll be guaranteed to have the explosion hit. The explosion is shaped by walls and furnishing and can destroy said furnishing.
Throwing the grenade
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Detecting Life Signs
Detecting life signs will "ping" all enemy crew members and show you their current location. Unfortunately, "pinging" them will also alert the crew to your location. So it'd be wise to only use it when you're fairly sure you've killed most of the enemy otherwise you'll get swamped.
There still are some errors with the generation of hull interior, so I've kept the "Page-Up" key to jump you to the cursor's location.
The Future
This is probably going to be the last major feature for a while. Ship capturing has been the goal I've been aiming towards for the last year. So, I'm going to be focusing on bug-hunting, polishing, GUI rework, and a tutorial.
Eventually, I'll get back to adding more features I want (because there's a lot more). But it's time to do some maintenance.
So go out and forcibly take some ships from the enemy!
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Ashna was a hot headed 18 year old engineering student determined to make a name for herself. Her mind was constantly confused between cynicism and idealism; wanting to go and save the world at times and cursing her very existence at other times. When the time came, she packed up her bags and left a teary eyed mother and a reluctantly emotional father behind. It was there that she met him. A perfectly built, somewhat intimidating college senior. She couldn't explain the attraction at all. Her mother had warned her against the likes of such people. And yet, the next day she found herself replying favorably... read more »
A scared bird flies off away from home. You pretend to take her under your wing but instead, you do something so heinous; an act so vile, that for months, she could not even comprehend what happened. Yet you walked around, your head held high. You didn't stop there, did you? You stalked relentlessly. Your satanic gaze seemed to have paralysed her, until one day you went too far. Something inside her snapped like a twig. She did what she could to protect herself this time. But the fear that you planted in her heart was nurtured every single time she encountered you. Some days... read more »
"How old is this one? Less than a two years old, you say?!" I was exasperated. Child marriages were common in my village, but this was outrageous. I vowed to stop this one as I could not bear the thought of yet another girl's life ruined before she could even speak. I approached a women's organization about the same, in the hope that something would be done for the girl. Though the wedding was delayed due to the arrival of the police, the family stealthily carried it out at 2am that night. Naturally, the villagers who supported this marriage believed that I had alerted... read more »
I buzzed and lit up with a banner on my screen which read "you have three new messages". The light caught her eye and she immediately typed in her password. When she saw that the prompt was from Facebook, she sighed and rolled her eyes. For the past two weeks, she had been receiving the most outrageous of messages in her "other inbox" and was beginning to wonder how many creeps could possibly exist on the internet. The figure 1.2 billion loomed ominously in her mind. As she slowly opened her inbox, she saw a message which read "ma'am, u r beauty with brains". Seeing... read more »
This is an extract from the pages of a modern Indian woman's diary. Anushka is one of many women who become collateral damage in the battle between tradition and progress. The questions that are fired at her represent an inkling into the lives of such women who are subject to strict scrutiny at virtually all hours of the day. "So, what are your hobbies?", asked Jai. Anushka sighed internally. Her mother had forced her to meet him (and had already named the children she was hoping they would have together). She politely replied, "I enjoy adventure sports and boxing". In the pause that preluded his next... read more »


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Not just up-and-coming directors, the Spirit Awards filmmakers "to watch" consistently maintain both an idiosyncratic vision and defiant outsider status, often innovating on the margins of the industry (where the $25,000 prize can really mean something). Past winners include Jem Cohen (2005), Andrew Bujalski (2004), Larry Fessenden (1997), Christopher Munch (1996) and Lodge Kerrigan (1995). This year's nominees continue that tradition:
Ramin Bahrani
The way to get films made the indie way is simple," says Gotham-based Ramin Bahrani, director of "Man Push Cart" and "Chop Shop," which premiered at Venice and Cannes, respectively. "Do not listen to people who tell you to wait. Best example to follow: John Cassavetes." Bahrani also cites the industry professionals "who still believe movies can be art" who have supported him, from producer Lisa Muskat to producer-financier Big Beach to This Is That's Ted Hope and Anne Carey, who are backing his latest project, "Goodbye Solo." Currently in post, the film chronicles the relationship between a Senegalese taxi driver and a 70-year-old man; it was shot in Bahrani's hometown of Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Lee Isaac Chung
Hailing from Arkansas, Lee Isaac Chung first studied biology at Yale before switching focus and following his filmmaking passions at the U. of Utah. He received festival exposure and accolades for two shorts, "Sex and Coffee" ('04) and "Los Coyotes" ('05), but it's his critically acclaimed feature debut "Munyurangabo," set in Rwanda and made in the local language, that propelled Chung to a Cannes slot and a Grand Jury Prize win at AFI. "I want to continue making films because they let me deliberate and explore some personal questions in a way that I'd be unable to do conventionally," says Chung, who is in pre-production on "Lucky Life," a drama about four friends who support a dying pal in a North Carolina beach town.
Ronnie Bronstein
Ronnie Bronstein, who spent the past five years as a projectionist in New York, graduated from New York U.'s film school. However, he says, "it took me a lot longer to find my voice." Six years in the making, Bronstein's low-budget, self-financed debut "Frownland" received prizes at SXSW and the Gotham Awards for its relentless portrait of an irritating man. "I tend to focus on dysfunction," admits the Long Island-born director, who recently co-directed the 2008 SXSW entry "Yeast" with his wife, Mary. "I find those kinds of extreme personalities become a much better representation of the way we feel in life than straight realism."


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I'm not sure if any of my Facebook and Twitter followers are aware but on April 30th PANN IS BACK. She has an awesome new cover, fresh edits and best of all a supportive and enthusiastic publisher in Hot Ink Press.
This is the first of a three book series, and the final book Back In Blighty WILL be published and available toward the end of 2016.
To mark the occasion, on April 30th I am holding a competition through Facebook and Twitter asking for photographs of you wearing red socks. The explanation why is in the book.
The prize on offer is a packet of Pann's favourite tea and a packet of biscuits. Also a SIGNED print copy of the book when it becomes available.
To enter, all you have to do is friend me on Facebook, like my author page and follow me on twitter @Augustmum with this meme...#PannIsBack.
I will ask a member of the family (it may be one of my children, one of my cats or even my husband) to pick a winning entry and I'll announce the winner on 2nd May.
Here is the gorgeous poster J.I.Joyal made for Pann.
Please spread the word and hopefully she will gain some more 'Pann Fanns'
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Zoe Ball is reportedly being lined up as a Top Gear presenter.
She is said to be joining Chris Evans on the car show after BBC producers were "impressed" by her performance during test filming, according to the Sunday Mirror.
"Zoe looks like a certainty after the screen tests," a source told the newspaper.
"She was brilliant down on the race track and she's enthusiastic about cars.
"The chemistry between Zoe and Chris is perfect."
Chris Evans has signed a three-year deal to lead an all-new line-up of presenters on Top Gear.
Former presenter Jeremy Clarkson was sacked for punching producer Oisin Tymon in a row over food in March.
His former co-stars Richard Hammond and James May both left the show and the trio signed a deal to front a motoring show for Amazon Prime customers.
No official announcements have been made about Evans' co-presenters.
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Amateur landlords reach highest ever level
Article Posted - 10th July 2014
The proportion of part-time or 'amateur'* landlords – those who supplement their day job with rental income – has reached its highest ever level according to research findings** from the leading landlord association.
The National Landlords Association, (NLA) says that part-time landlords now make up more than 70 per cent of the sector. The findings also show that a fifth of these landlords are so encouraged by the current rental market that they intend to add to their property portfolio this year.
A typical part-time landlord has on average four properties and generates an annual gross rental income of £31,000. However, a quarter of this income is spent on property or portfolio related maintenance costs.
More than four in ten of these landlords have used buy-to-let finance to fund their lettings portfolio, and almost 40 per cent of all landlords agree that it's getting easier to access buy-to-let mortgages. These figures reflect the increase in buy-to-let lending last year, up 32 per cent to £20.7 billion.***
However, four in five landlords agree that the market would benefit from more buy-to-let lenders and greater competition.
The NLA has launched new guidance to support the growing number of part-time or amateur landlords who are considering a new investment or planning to expand their portfolio.
Carolyn Uphill, Chairman of the NLA, said:
"Private landlords put an estimated £20bn into providing homes the UK and we know that more and more people are looking to buy-to-let as an alternative means of saving for the future.
"Being a landlord can be very rewarding but it's vital that anyone considering a move in to buy-to-let, or indeed looking to expand their portfolio, is thoroughly researched and aware of what it involves. A part-time landlord typically has a day job so it can be a very challenging task to keep on top of managing and maintaining homes for people whilst juggling the demands of daily life.
"As the leading landlord association we have a duty to ensure that new and prospective investors identify as landlords and know they can rely on us as a source of valuable information and advice. Our new guidance does just that and will provide everything you need to consider when looking for a new investment or expanding your portfolio, as well as tips on how to run your lettings business effectively and profitably".
The two new guides from the NLA are:
- Considerations before investing
- Expanding a portfolio
To access the guidance, call 020 7840 8937 or visit www.rentinvest.uk.
*The National Landlords Association has determined three tiers of landlord:
- Professional – Landlords that make a full time living from their property portfolio
- Amateur – Landlords who consider their rental income as supplementary to their day job earnings
- Accidental – Akin to amateur however accidental landlords may have inherited property or let their 'home' out due to circumstance (e.g. relocation)
**NLA Quarterly Landlord Panel research – 1092 online respondents
***£20.7billion DCLG/CML
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Care and Maintenance of Cooking Grates
• Before cooking or seasoning Cast Iron Grates, you may or may not heat the grates at
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Chicken tortilla soup
March 22, 2010
We traveled. We came back. We experienced the same blizzard twice: once out west, for an entire day, and then again flying back into Chicago. It was really just one of those March snowstorms that only thinks it's scary but can't even make the snow stick for more than a couple of hours. It did, however, provide us with some very turbulent moments over Nebraska ("I'm never-ever-ever flying again; you will just have to tell me what Spain is like!" was actually uttered, I'm afraid), along with a rather dicey landing at O'Hare. We were ever so glad to touch down–but then, aren't we, Mr. and Ms. Homebody, always speechlessly ecstatic to come home? And what better way to celebrate than with a lazy day of coffee and naps and movies and books and wine and soup?
Chicken tortilla soup
- 1 large onion
- 2 chicken breasts
- 6 cups water
- 1 28oz can chopped tomatoes
- 1 lb frozen corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 bunch cilantro
- tortilla chips, avocados, cheese (I can't possibly tell you how much you're going to want)
- oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper
- Saute the chicken and onion–with generous dashes of of paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper–for 4-5 minutes.
- Add water and tomatoes; bring to a boil; simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Toss in the corn, beans, and scallions (along with more spices, if needed).
- Serve with tortillas, cilantro, cheese, and chopped avocados.
Roasted vegetable lasagna
January 25, 2010
Here's the recipe I was originally going to share:
Wretched January
- 1 earthquake
- 1 removal of limits on corporate campaign financing
- 1 healthcare reform bill at risk of deflating like a botched soufflé
- 1 f#@%ing roof leak
- Combine all ingredients.
- Season with endless hours of darkness.
- Serve cold.
But, I actually have a cheery addendum. Mr. Onepot informed me earlier that a lasagna would make him feel better–this from a man who never makes food requests! I mean, he's equally happy regardless of whether he's eating a decadent multi-course meal or some strange whole grain/mystery fungus experiment of mine. So how was I to say no?
Roasted vegetable lasagna
- 3 red bell peppers
- 2 zucchini
(What's that? You're about to tell me that those are not in season? You know what's in season in Chicago right now? Icicles. So let's move on, shall we?)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 lb frozen spinach
- 1 lb cottage cheese
- 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 8oz cans tomato sauce
- 1 box no-boil lasagna noodles
- a fistful of shredded cheddar, a bit of parmesan, and some gorgonzola crumbles
- capers
- salt and pepper to taste
- I seasoned the first 3 ingredients and roasted them at 400F for 25 minutes.
- Then I combined them with spinach, cottage cheese, and diced tomatoes. Yup–all together just like that.
- Then it was time to layer, and there's really nothing to tell. I used 1 little can of tomato sauce under the bottom noodle layer and the other on the very top. In between: a layer of vegetable+cottage cheese mixture, a sprinkling of other cheeses, a layer of noodles, and so on and so forth until I ran out of ingredients…
- …and heaved the overflowing dish, cursing a little, into the 380-degree oven. It spent the first 45 minutes in there bashfully covered with aluminum foil, and the final 10 minutes naked, under a sprinkling of cheese and capers.
Ah, it was good. And, as we patted our full bellies, we started to feel just a tad hopeful again.
For starters: the roofer comes tomorrow.
Garlic + arugula + gorgonzola + roasted tomato sandwich
January 21, 2010
You know what I cooked on this lusciously lazy Thursday night? Not a damn thing. (Well, I guess I did brownify the garlic in some olive oil before tossing it over the arugula–but that hardly counts.)
And now, having licked my fingers, I'm wondering why we don't have sandwiches more often. Why is my imagination a barren tundra when it comes to thinking of scrumptious, non-traditional things to squeeze between two chunks of bread? Dear reader, please help me out. What must I try?
Pizza with prosciutto + arugula + capers
December 29, 2009
I went to work after a five-day fiesta of holiday spectacularness and tried to get a couple of things done. Really I did. But alas, my return was less than impressive. I can't quite bring myself to confess just how long it took me to compose half a dozen e-mails with clumsy fingers that seemed to be receiving instructions from a pudding-filled skull. I finally gave up–in part because of the garbagey quality of what I was turning out, and in part because the office assistant was piercing me with looks that I was slow to interpret as "if you leave, I can leave! no one else is here! what the hell, woman?"
And so I came home and undertook a much more successful pursuit: one that involved eating capers straight from the jar and feeding bits of prosciutto to the Giant Kitty. And look, I even managed to make a pizza!
Pizza dough
- 1.5 cup white flour + 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 2/3 cup lukewarm water
- Combine the water, honey, and yeast. Let this initially less-than-attractive fluid rest for 3-4 minutes, until it's all jolly and bubbly.
- Add flour; knead.
- Let the dough rest in a warm and cozy place for 30 minutes while you look at Facebook photos of that high school friend who really let herself go. Call your husband to have a look.
- Knead the dough again; let it rest for another 20-30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough, add toppings, and bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
- 4-5 tablespoons tomato sauce
- prosciutto
- capers
- cheese (we used Chimay vieux just because that's what we had)
- arugula (add this after the pizza is done but still sitting in the oven for a minute or two)
Goat cheese with capers and roasted tomatoes
December 25, 2009
December 18, 2009
Come on, you know you're interested despite the funny name!
As usual, I've taken some liberties with the original recipe. May the gods of sticking to a formula forgive me.
- 1 package fillo dough
- 1lb cottage cheese (mine was small curd, fat-free–but feel free to improvise)
- 2 eggs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- a handful of dill, chopped
- salt to taste (1/3 teaspoon is a fine starting point)
- olive oil
- Saute the onion until it's soft and translucent and luscious.
- Loosely whisk the eggs; add cottage cheese and salt.
- Fold the onions and dill into the egg+cheese mixture.
- Ok, ready to layer? This is where you are allowed to get a bit grumpy. I sure do. (And then I remember my own grandmother, who made her own fillo dough once a week… and I go from feeling grumpy to feeling like a bit of a loser).
- Actually, the rest is quite easy. After you oil the bottom of the baking dish, you will: a) put down a sheet of dough; b) brush it with olive oil; c) repeat… until you have approximately 5 sheets down.
- Top with 1/3 of the egg+cheese mixture.
- Add another 4-5 sheets of dough (don't forget the olive oil).
- You get the idea: another 1/3 of egg+cheese goodness, another 4-5 sheets of dough… The top layer should consist of 4-5 layers of dough and 1 sacrificial sheet that's going to protect the loveliness underneath while it's in the oven.
- Bake at 375F for ~45 minutes.
You're probably thinking, "Hey, this is a lot like baklava." Oh, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to things my people can stick between layers of fillo dough! The possibilities are endless.


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Written by Gabriel Gornell Gabriel Gornell is a branding, production, and distribution executive who has worked with countless artists that range from The Rolling Stones to Oscar the Grouch.
If your band's attractive lead singer gets 300 likes for every pouty pic on Instagram—but you struggle to get 50 people to come to your gigs—you've got great reach but terrible impact. Same holds true for established acts just a few years out of their prime who have a respectable Facebook following—but struggle to get decent festival bookings.
Of course there are many factors involved in branding your music project (like the actual music for instance) but this post focuses on the importance of consistency.
Across the go-to social platforms, messaging from both established acts and emerging acts compete against millions of posts from hundreds of thousands of artists. Snoop Dogg alone puts up 5-10 Instagrams per day.
Further complicating, even if you do break through the clutter, 'likes' and 'follows' aren't the only measure of your branding success. Don't get us wrong—the reach you can get from Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook is awesome. But reach is not the same thing as impact. So how can your posts possibly stand out? Have any impact? And how can you convert 'likes' to 'listens' on a distribution platform like SoundCloud? This article explains why consistency helps.
The Van Halen logo will be our obvious example. This mark has changed very little since 1978, and regardless of who's singing—it represents the Van Halen brand. Almost 40 years later, the Van Halen brand is so strong—they've survived 3 singers, internal feuds, Wolfgang on bass, and lots more. Obviously they back up their brand-promise with a guitar god, Diamond Dave, classic records, and a great mythology that all work together. But for the most part—long before social media mattered— they've been consistent with regard to their identity materials. They've actually been more consistent than The Rolling Stones who create a new tongue treatment for every tour and every album. In a sense, Van Halen has become the Coca-Cola of Rock n' Roll branding. And here is why Van Halen-like consistency will help your music project.
Reason #1 The most obvious benefit of consistency is increased awareness because the more your audience is exposed to your brand—the better their chances of remembering it. And simply put, if you keep changing it there is less chance your audience will remember it. 'Effective frequency' is the marketing lingo for this. Understanding all the competition and clutter out there—even the old advertising 'Rule of 7' probably isn't enough anymore.
The Rule of 7 states that a customer needs to "hear" a marketing message at least 7 times before they'll buy that product or service.
Today most marketing experts put effective frequency numbers much higher than just 7 times. But wherever you think it is for your particular audience (7 times, 20x, 100x) one thing everyone generally agrees on is that messages are more effective when repeated. So don't waste your brand impressions by being inconsistent!
The benefit of effective frequency and consistency working together is true across all entertainment mediums. Have you ever seen a televised award show where the show logo is different in the on-air promos, the step-and-repeat, and the animated show open? One show with three logos happens more than you'd expect (not mentioning any producer names). Not surprising, the network then wonders why their unaided awareness numbers are slipping. Partially they're slipping because televised award shows have become boring as shit. But it's also because their brand team doesn't keep a watchful eye—and their effective frequency is watered down by inconsistent branding.
Reason #2 Consistency conveys your identity and attitude. A focused effort to establish and maintain consistent branding across all your touchpoints (social, website, SoundCloud page, EPKs, etc.) will deliver a specific set of impressions. Do you follow through? Will you deliver a decent bar tab? Will you get the ratings? Will you sell the tickets?
Reason #3 Consistency helps you manage perceptions. By thinking deliberately about your brand message and what you're trying to accomplish—you control how people perceive your music project. This goes beyond your fans—it also helps manage what promoters, venues, labels, and sponsors think of you.
Reason #4 Consistency connotes professionalism and stability. Let's be honest—labels, promoters, distribution partners, and sponsors hate instability. In 2017, even Guns N' Roses show up on time—and all of their current materials reference their 'Not In This Lifetime' tour with impressive consistency. So act like a stable organization!
Reason #5 Consistency eliminates issues surrounding brand confusion. For many emerging music acts (especially emerging DJs… no digs intended), their branding is actually more of a hindrance than a help. A consistent brand should instill confidence rather than prompt confusion. Which EDM artist was that again?
Reason #6 Consistency protects your investment. Without established brand standards—many labels, managers, and producers will spend thousands of dollars building a brand—only to have it degraded by inconsistent and sloppy application. Build equity in your brand by being consistent and build upon previous successes.
In a nutshell, be Van Halen. Be consistent.


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The Lava Iris 465 supports 21 Indian languages and runs Android 4.4 KitKat OS. It comes in black and white variant colours. The dual SIM 3G smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz dual core processor and features a 4.5-inch FWVGA (480*854) touchscreen display with 16.7 M color depth.
The Iris 465 houses a 3.2MP rear camera with LED flash and also boasts a VGA front shooter for video calling. The primary camera features face recognition, smile detection, self timer, panaroma capture and continuous shot. It measures 134.4mm X 68mm X 10mm and weighs 146 gms.
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Ask anyone – there are some deal-breakers when it comes to shopping for martial arts mats for your home or studio. 1) The mats have to be able to absorb enough shock from impact that you or or students are adequately protected. 2) The mats must be firm enough to ensure balance and stability. 3) The finish on the mats should contribute to, not detract from, your ability to attack and defend.We'd like you to meet our 3/4″ EVA martial arts mats. The thickest in our martial arts offerings, these mats are what you need for young students, or if you're a beginner yourself. These will offer you the most protection while still being firm enough to grip with your feet and maneuver with agility. The tatami finish enables you to have a better feel of the mat, granting more traction, and frankly, it looks really cool. Appearance isn't everything, but it's a nice extra to have!
If you are an advanced martial artist, take a look at our 1/2″ EVA martial arts mats. The 1/2″ of EVA foam offers impact absorption without slowing you down. Like the 3/4″ mats, these are finished in a ribbed tatami style, meeting your feet with ample traction to excel in your sparring routine or in competition.
Whether you just need a few mats for a home martial arts studio or if you're preparing to outfit an entire fitness center, We Sell Mats has exactly what you need in a martial arts mat. Don't worry about the mats being complicated or high maintenance, either. No professional installation is required, because these mats lock together quickly to create the surface area you need. You can even remove them, pack them into the car, and take them to an event. When you're ready to clean, sweep up any debris, then mop with a mild detergent. That's it.
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Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by BassAxe, Sep 22, 2002.
...in which forum do you post?
I mean, those instruments are in the bass clef, too.
Obviously, I play tuba. I have made a few threads about it. Make them in the Miscellaneous forum. That is for music, but non-bass related stuff.
Okey, let me be a little more clear about my point.
You arrive on the home page for talkbass.com and select "Forums" You then see three subheadings: Bass Guitar, Double Bass, and Paul's Shack
Sure, you can post under miscellaneous, but should you go to
TalkBass Forums > Bass Guitar > Miscellaneous [BG]
TalkBass Forums > Double Bass > Miscellaneous [DB] ?
There are more than just bass guitar and double bass out here in the deep end. Where is the best place for me to talk with other didgeridoo players? Am I the only one on this message board?
BTW, I play bass guitar, too.
Tuba, bari sax, bass sax post in Bass Guitar, Miscellaneous.
Bassoon and bass clarinet, post in Double Bass, Rosin.
Didgeridoo, post in the Steel Guitar Forum, or someplace else far from here.
Steel Guitar Forum
I'd personally post it in BG misc simply because there are many more people then in DB.
on BG, there is more risk of some troll or some all around idiot posting some totally random, rude, or other wise unneeded comment.
There are a few other people here who play didgeridoo.
ChaosGwar, Hilikus, Bard2dbone, phreaky, Basman, The_Bass, mrbungle, LizardKing45, APouncer, Cornbread and Monkey. Dave Siff and BassBarbie have mentioned trying to play one, as well.
I play didge, too. I post in Steel Guitars.
I play the didjeridoo also, however I've never really felt the need to post about it.
Didgy player here, mate.. all the way from sunny Austr.. uh.. Holland
How about Contra-Bass Clarinet, Bass Recorder, Bass banjo, Bass Trombone etc.
Also in Double Bass, Rosin. There's plenty of room in there.
And let's don't forget about the Bass Drum
Bass banjo? There is such a thing?
I had always heard a gentleman was someone that knew how to play banjo but didn't.
And I play Didjeridu too. I even used to play tuba, but I got over it.
Someone mention Didgeridoo????
*runs out*
Never mind, get your mum to make you some Marmite sandwiches with a nice cup of tea and it'll be alright!!
BLASPHEMY! lets kill him while we still can.
Have you guys tried to blow the didge in someone's..peanuts? It's really funny!
Too bad no girls let me try it..
Ask and ye shall receive.
It must be noted that the mustache is an often underrated part of bass banjo technique.


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Support obligations are often one of the most important issues involved in the divorce process. If you are considering divorce and want to make certain that your rights are protected during the process, you can turn to the team at Smith & McGhee, PC, for guidance.
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Are you hungry to learn more about the DFW foodie scene? Are you starving to find out how food and art can help your community? Jin-Ya Huang and Cortney Gumbleton will deliver a full course on the power of food and how this concept aids the greater DFW area. Experts Talk on the Carter (etc.) is a new lecture series where thought leaders in various fields turn their eye to works in our collection, helping us see art in new ways through the lens of their own work and passions.
The third etc. this spring will feature Jin-Ya Huang, mixed-media artist and founder of Break Bread, Break Borders. BBBB is a social justice cultural initiative, designed to create opportunities and provide support for refugees and immigrants in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. The goals of this project include creating spaces for women and their families to express and embrace their cultural heritage and identity by sharing their knowledge around food at pop-up dinner events. Huang uses the funds from these dinner events to help provide cooking, language, and life skill classes for the community cooks.
Cortney Gumbleton is the founder and co-owner of Locavore, the "AirBnB for commercial kitchens." Locavore provides support for those who have dreamed of being a chef but need a little help getting their vision off the ground. The company offers a complete package for food entrepreneurs — a rent-by-the-hour commercial kitchen, storage capacity for food inventory, mentors, and access to an affordable event space to help chefs looking to make it big.
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Fundamentals of Presbyterianism (EMFMV 2011 #3)
(Written by jsnell)
The podcast is back! In this episode Jason and Ken recap the Colorado win, talk about the College Football Overtime Rule with no concrete stats to back us up, preview the Presbyterian game (Cal's first at AT&T Park), discuss the roots of Presbyterianism, and review the Pac-12 results of the week. Plus, a two-headed secret word!
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It's official: the selfie stick has been voted as one of the worst Christmas gifts to receive.
In our generation of smartphones and social media, selfies are as popular as ever, but the sticks - which are often bluetooth enabled and can extend to capture a group shot selfie mode - is no longer on our radar.
The selfie stick was voted the worst gift to receive by both men and women (40 per cent) in a new survey by personalised gifting website I Just Love It.
In fact, John Lewis pretty much predicted it in their recent retail trend report after revealing selfie sticks had been in decline after searches were reduced to 50 per cent compared to last year.
I Just Love It's survey also reveals a shift in morals, as the pressure of 'quality' presents seems to be overshadowing the occasion of the festive season. Of the 60 per cent who get unwanted gifts, 50 per cent give theirs away, while 25 per cent chose to sell theirs.
Kevin Sears, ecommerce director at IJustLoveIt.co.uk, says: 'Christmas should be all about food, friends, family and good times, without the worry of quality or expense of gifts hanging over our heads.'
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As time is winding down and I begin my final semester of undergrad at Western Michigan University tomorrow, I'm reminiscing on the past 4 years of my life. I have no regrets; however, if I could do it all over, here's what I'd do differently:
1. Meet more people!
Though I can be an extrovert at times, I am an introvert for the most part. I'm pretty quiet and stay to myself. Meeting new people and making friends has never been my forte. I have met some amazing people and even met my best friend, Jade, in college. But I wonder about all the possible friendships I have missed out on because of my introverted behavior. I feel like I didn't take full advantage of being around 25,000 people of different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, etc. If I were more open, who knows how many more lasting friendships and connections I could have made.
2. Make time for fun!
I'm a very busy person, and always on the go. I have a detailed schedule outlined for each day. If it's not on the schedule, I don't partake in it. Though that can be a good thing, sometimes I wish I could just go with the flow. There have been so many missed opportunities of making unforgettable memories because I was just so busy all the time, whether it be going out, taking a trip, or just simply spending time with my friends. I'm always so stuck on a schedule that sometimes I forget that it's okay to have fun, take a break, and make time for yourself! Maybe if I did more of that, I wouldn't have been constantly stressed out or had mental breakdowns every other day.
3. Realize that your mental health is more important than an "A."
I'm not the type of person that stresses out about getting all A's. What I get is what I get, as long as I pass the class and tried my absolute best! But still, I stress out about grades just like every other college student, sometimes to the point where I break myself down mentally, physically, and emotionally. Yes, grades matter. Or do they? I mean, all the interviews I've had so far for post-college jobs have NOT asked for my transcripts or my GPA. They just want to know if I can perform the tasks needed to be a good employee. They don't care if I got an A in Film Communication! They just don't. I guess the situation is different if you're trying to get into law, medical, or grad school in general and you need a certain GPA to get admitted. But still, sometimes I believe that I overstressed about grades way too much when in reality at the end of the day, as long as I pass, I'm good!
4. Ask for help.
Asking for help has always been a challenge for me. I'm definitely a do-it-yourself type of person. I like to figure things out on my own and I will literally sit for hours – and sometimes days – trying to figure out something before I ask for help. Three words: Don't do that. You'll save yourself a whole lot of time and trouble if you just get help. College is filled with numerous resources. Use them! You're paying for it, so you might as well. Whether it be going to tutoring, the counseling and wellness center, or just talking to your friends about a hard day. Don't be afraid to ask for help. College is already hard. Don't make it any harder.
5. Don't try to do everything unless you want to kill yourself.
I don't know what it is about college, but if you were one of those overachievers in high school that did everything and was the president of every club (like me) and you try to do that in college, you will die. Point blank period. Trust me, I know. I thought I could be a college athlete, take a full load of classes, work, and be in 10 student organizations. LOL. I learned that that's impossible. Now as a 5th year senior, I'm a lot more focused and have narrowed down my concentration on a few things that matter to me the most instead of a bunch of things I took even the slightest interest in.
6. If you feel like you're not going to pass a class, drop it.
Personally, I hate giving up on anything. So dropping a class that I was struggling with was tough. However, I learned the hard way that if you honestly think you're not going to pass, drop it. Had I just done that instead of being overly optimistic about classes I knew I probably wouldn't pass, I probably wouldn't have failed 3 classes throughout my time in college. Failing a class SUCKS. So if you can drop a class, do it. If it's a required class, figure something out to ensure you pass or just drop it and take it a different semester. Dropping a class can be challenging, especially if you've done the work and already paid for the $200 book, but it's better than failing.
7. Don't conform to be included in the norm.
I always get teased and made fun of because I'm not a "real" college student since I don't partake in what "normal" college students fill their life with (according to society and millennials' expectations and definition of college): drinking, partying, and sex. But it's not college if you don't do those things, right? WRONG! I tired the whole party life and honestly, it's just not for me and something I don't really enjoy partaking in. I go out from time to time with friends, but that's about it. I've probably been to like 5 parties throughout the course of my college career. And I'm perfectly fine with that! Not a heavy drinker. And honestly, hooking up with random people is gross, sorry not sorry. Don't ever make or force yourself to like something or do something just because everyone else does. Be true to yourself.
8. Time flies, don't rush it.
The transition from high school to college was rough for me, but with time, things got easier. Still, I remember being a freshman and could not wait to graduate! I would pray every day, "Lord, I need you to speed up time about 3 notches because I can't do this." Now, I'm about to graduate in 4 months. Like, what?! I'm just like, man…the best and worst years of my life are about to be over and it's so bittersweet. I'm not going to miss college not one bit, but I am going to miss the experiences I've had and the friends I've made. It was one hell of a ride, and I glad I made it through.
So yeah, no regrets, just lessons learned! To the class of 2020, I hope this advice helps you in any way! It sure would have helped me.


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I found the ideas in this book fascinating. Instead of advice on counting calories and fat grams this book looks at how our environment and social expectations can impact our food choices and our weight. His ideas are back up with studies he has done in his lab as well as field research and I was intrigued to say the least. I am not sure if simply following the principals in this book would cause you to loose your unwanted weight, but I think many of his ideas are worth considering and implementing if and when you can. Not all of the chapters in this book were applicable to me, I generally don't work in an office setting so that chapter didn't apply to me but I thought the information in it was good. There is no quick easy simple way to loose weight, but may-be some of these ideas can give you a nudge.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Sister Golden Hair by Darcey Steinke October 14th
When Jesse and her family end up in Bent Tree she thinks at first that it will be just another of their stops since their father became a defrocked minister, but Bent Tree ends up becoming Jesse's back drop as she navigates the world and grows up. Her brother Phillip adjusts easier because he is younger and her depressed and moody mother has shifts from a 5 to a 1 on Jesse's scale of what kind of day she is having and what kind of mood she is in. It is the other people who inhabit Jesse's world that really make her who she is though. There is Sandy the young single mom with the hot boyfriend who Jesse idolizes until she she's more than what is on the surface, there is kind older Mrs. Smith and her friend Jill who lives up the street and becomes her best friend for a time until she isn't there. Watching Jesse learn to navigate the adult world along with her friends each of which brings something special of their own to the mosaic that is Jesse is heartwarming and sweet and as one would expect full of bumps along the way.
The Hawley Book Of the Dead Chrysler Szarlan September 23rd
I loved the way this story weaves the past and the future together so well. Reve returns to Massachusetts following the suspicious death of her husband Jeremy. She settles into a home on family land and tries to start over with her three daughters but life keeps getting in her way. If she wants to understand her future she must understand her past as so begins her journey into her family history and the secrets it holds. The story flows well and it kept me guessing and eagerly turning pages.
Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes Out September 16th
liked this one, the characters were multi dimensional and the story was tightly woven and fast paced, but this book is not for the faint of heart, it is a murder investigation for Detroit detective Gabriella Versado that leads her into much more than she bargained for and her daughter Layla is doing investigating of her own which may lead her astray. TK knows something bad is happening on the streets and he does his best to keep his fellow homeless and down and out family safe, but will any of them be able to do enough?
The Witch with No Name Kim Harrison September 9th
I have been highly anticipating this book and yet not wanting to read it. I am sure I am not alone. I am waiting on pins and needles to see how it ends, but I also don't want to read the final chapter because I am not ready to say good bye to Rachel and her merry band of pals. I am sure many of you feel the same way. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy except that it was missing the last chapter, well played Harper, very good way to make sure no one leaks the ending. I also don't want to say much about specifics because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I felt lots of important issues were addressed and that once again Rachel learns a lot about herself and her world. Fans of the series will not be disappointed overall, but lets be honest we all have things we are hoping for in this book and I have no idea if you will get those parts you are hoping for. I will be sorry to see the series end, but from the part I read I think Kim Harrison has done her characters proud to the last.
No Weddings by Kat Bastion and Stone Bastion Sept 8th
I really liked this book. I have to admit at the start I wasn't sure what to think of Cade, but as the pages turned and I learned more about him I liked him more and more. Hannah is spunky and fun and smart and she keeps Cade in his place, something his sisters try to do but don't do as well. I like the characters and the plot in this one a fun read, looking forward to more of the series.
Love & leftovers A Novel In Verse by Sarah Tregay Out Now
Marcie's life seems to be falling apart when her summer vacation up north seems to be extended indefinetly in the wake of her parent's break up. She survives by making a friend in her new town and keeping in touch with her best pal back home Kate. She does her best to keep in touch with boyfriend Linus as well, but long distance relationships are hard and Marcie has no idea when or if she will be back and the longer she's gone the more remote the idea of going home becomes, but suddenly she is returned to her old life, but with more questions than answers. Suddenly she must fit back in with her friends and figure out where she stands with Linus and the new friends she left behind. The characters resonated with me and I found the plot had some unexpected moments, but the neatest thing about this one for me was that it was all written as verse.


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Comedian Tracy Morgan is suing Wal-Mart over an accident with a truck driver who was making a delivery for the company last month.
Morgan was critically injured in the accident, which occurred last month in New Jersey when a bus carrying his entourage was struck by a freight truck that was being operated for Wal-Mart. Another passenger in Morgan's bus was killed in the crash.
The driver of the truck, Kevin Roper, has been charged with death by auto and four counts of assault by auto after he told police he was awake for 24 hours at the time of the crash, according to reports.
"The defendants' negligence was a substantial contributing factor in causing plaintiffs' injuries," the complaint states, according to the report.
The accident occurred as Congress was debating changes to federal regulations for truck driver scheduling rules.
At issue was an attempt by lawmakers to roll back federal requirements that drivers take time off on two consecutive nights between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m., as part of a rule that drivers wait at least 34 hours before starting a new shift.
Trucking groups argued that the rules resulted in more trucks being on the highway during daylight hours, when traffic was heavier. They added that some truckers were forced to take two days off depending on when they started the 34-hour window.
Safety groups vocally opposed the change to the trucker scheduling rules, which Obama administration officials said were intended to reduce fatigued driving.
Wal-Mart said in a statement in the immediate aftermath of the accident that it was "working quickly to understand what happened and are cooperating fully with law enforcement to aid their investigation
"This is a tragedy and we are profoundly sorry that one of our trucks was involved," Wal-Mart President Bill Simon said in a statement in June.
"The facts are continuing to unfold," Simon continued. "If it's determined that our truck caused the accident, Walmart will take full responsibility."
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NSP: When did you become a patroller, and what led you to start patrolling?
Nick:I moved to Crested Butte, Colorado, as a youngster and was immediately impressed by those that made a living off the mountains, and especially those who came to help when things went wrong. I started volunteering with the fire department and search and rescue when I was still in high school. I chose to pursue structural firefighting and moved to Denver.
I got on a bigger volunteer fire department and got my EMT. A friend from EMT school who was a patroller texted me one day and said his hill in Colorado had a last-minute opening. I had just finished my first season in wildfire and knew I wanted to patrol in the future, but the opportunity fell in my lap. I was hooked from day one, and never looked back. Living in the mountains and the woods is completely elemental to my being. I met my wife on the first day of work, and after two years, we moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, and I've been patrolling with Schweitzer ever since.
NSP: What did you find most challenging about patroller training prior to becoming a patroller?
Nick: It was very cool to me the difference between a "city" patient and a "wilderness" patient. Down in the city, you had the luxury of only spending 10-20 minutes in a warm house with your patient before the hospital. The buck stops with you when you have a wilderness patient. There is no easy way out.
NSP: How many cups of coffee do/did you drink during a patrol shift?
Nick: I'm not a coffee drinker. I barely know how to operate our coffee makers in the patrol shacks.
NSP: Do you prefer to ski powder or groomers? Also, what is your favorite type of downhill bike terrain?
Nick: Powder. Every day, forever.
NSP: What have you learned the most about yourself from patrolling?
Nick: That I can never have a desk job, and never will.
NSP: What do you find most rewarding about being a member of the National Ski Patrol?
Nick: Getting paid to do my favorite things in the world every day. Skiing powder, helping folks, and blowing stuff up.
NSP: When and how did you end up becoming a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter? How many fires do you typically get deployed to during a fire season?
Nick: In 2012, I watched the Front Range in Colorado burn. It took me a few years to decide which I liked more, structure or wildland, but in 2015 I joined the U.S. Forest Service, and I did my rookie hotshot season this past summer. Wildland firefighters only work six months a year, making patrolling the perfect compliment. It's not so much the number of fires, but the number of days. From May 1st to September 29th, we spent 122 days on the road. Two weeks on, two days off. We went to 18 different fires in six states.
NSP: What inspired your "One Second a Day" film series, and what is the goal of that series? Do you already have one planned for next season?
Nick: I've always been a fan of photography and filming, but I had never taken it seriously. I heard about "One Second" films on New Year's Eve 2014 and I started filming the next day. I didn't tell anyone what I was making for about 18 months, but after friends and family watched it, I started uploading the videos to the internet. There isn't so much a goal for the series, but I intend to keep making them as long as I can. 2018 will be the fourth year of the project, and it will be a special one. (ed. note: View Nick's "One Second a Day" series on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBmXgAqu6Nb5dIboUZgyEg.)
NSP: What is involved in the creation of that series from a technical aspect?
Nick: Mostly people asking me why I'm filming instead of working, ha-ha! But I always try to keep my eyes open and my cameras charged. The biggest challenge is that I can't film when I'm doing something exciting, so the shots tend to come from quiet moments.
NSP: You were named a Subaru ambassador for this season; what are you looking forward to regarding being an ambassador? Also, have you previously owned a Subaru?
Nick: I am new to owning a Subaru! I am most excited to take the snow machine around the West, exploring and skiing as many new places as I can.


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February 14: Pan-Universal Be Who You Are Day
So, three years ago, I decided to declare February 14 Interplanetary Be Who You Are Day. If you don't have the energy to click on that link, don't worry, I'll explain. But first, I would like to announce that in the spirit of inclusiveness, I am changing the name to Pan-Universal Be Who You Are Day. Now, not only extraterrestrial and extragalactic people but also alternate versions of ourselves can join our celebration! (Listen. You go ahead and start a holiday and see how hard it is to draw lines.)
So, there are a lot of things I don't like about Valentine's Day. For example, the working conditions of the people who grow our flowers. The muddy, murky issue of conflict diamonds. The child labor crisis in the chocolate industry. (I'm not actually trying to be depressing here! Just honest. The reality is depressing. I'm also not suggesting I'm any more innocent than anyone else. I love cut flowers, I love chocolate, and I have a diamond on my person at this very moment, and no, I am not always sure where it all comes/came from.)
Closer to home, I also don't like this about Valentine's Day: it tries to divide people up into two neat categories. (1) People who are madly in love and happy. (2) People who are single, sad, lonely, pathetic, and deserving of our pity.
Seriously? It's so reductive! There are a gazillion kinds of people; there are a gazillion kinds of relationships and ways to live; there isn't one good, happy way to be and one bad, sad way to be. Stop being so unimaginative, world!
Anyway. Hence: I've decided to rename February 14 Pan-Universal Be Who You Are Day. Here is an (incomplete!) list of people it is completely fine to be on this day (and every other day!):
- A person who is thinking about beginning a relationship but isn't sure.
- A person who is thinking about ending a relationship but isn't sure.
- A person who has decided to have a boyfriend and a shop on Etsy instead of a wife and a law degree, even though it will anger his mother.
- A person who has decided to have a cat and an emu instead of kids, even though it will baffle her father (and also the emu might bite him. Though the argument could be made that so might the kids).
- A person who is holding the hand of his lover who is about to have sex reassignment surgery.
- Children eating lollypops.
- A person who wants what she doesn't want and doesn't want what she wants and often can't figure out what she wants and often can't have what she wants and sometimes has what she doesn't want and frankly feels RATHER UNSETTLED MUCH OF THE TIME.
- A person who's in love with the Ryan Gosling Hey Girl Library tumblr.
- A person who's in love with the Rachel Maddow Hey Girl tumblr.
- A person with a broken heart who is sobbing.
- A person who feels that just because a relationship ended, that doesn't mean it failed.
- A person who would love to think about Valentine's Day and his one true love, if only he hadn't just gotten out of surgery and can't move.
- A person who loves Valentine's Day, wears pink, has heart socks, loves being in love, and has a big romantic day planned.
- A person who is helping her toddlers make their first valentines.
- A single parent who is trying to find the right partner. Also, a single parent who isn't trying to find a partner, because they don't want one.
- A person who's in love with more than one person.
- A person who thinks he'll never find anyone who understands him.
- A person who is recovering from a painful event and is nowhere near being ready to think about sharing herself with someone else.
- A single person who loves being single.
- A person in a traditional relationship.
- A Cylon who fell in love and consequently messed up someone else's life by accident, because she didn't know she was a Cylon. Listen, these things happen.
- A doctor and war veteran whose deepest love is a brilliant socially-maladaptive consulting detective who shoots holes in the wall when he's bored.
- The third daughter in an early-20th-century aristocratic Yorkshire family who thinks she might be in love with the Irish revolutionary chauffeur, but it's confusing, because it would be an enormous blow to her family, and also, he can kinda be a jerk sometimes.
- An author who might be watching too much TV?
- An extraterrestrial named Blorkybeans (loose translation) who is enjoying her post-heartbreak intergalactic port city cruise more than she expected to, because it turns out she's good at making friends, even though her ex tried to convince her she wasn't. Anyway, he looked like a glorpyplotch. (That's like an extraterrestrial version of an octopus.)
- Me.
- You.
Here are some links about buying fair trade and about how to avoid conflict diamonds. Thanks to Marc for suggesting the word "Pan-Universal" ^_^. Have a great holiday, everyone! Spread the news about Pan-Universal Be Who You Are Day to anyone who might want to celebrate it!