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The Cardiff dance scene is still battling to stay alive despite recent budget cuts, thanks to a handful of dance groups in the city.
After the announcement of the brutal curb on funding in all governmental departments, the end seemed nigh for the dance scene in Cardiff – which, in comparison to other major UK cities, is seemingly underdeveloped. However, all is not lost.
A small number of dance groups are keeping the ball rolling for dancers in Cardiff, both independent and council-funded. One of the groups flying the flag for Cardiff is student-run hip-hop group SLASH. For the past three years, the dance group which originally started out as a musical theatre society has made a concerted effort to spread their influence across Cardiff, offering as much as possible in attempt to develop the dance scene in Cardiff.
And now, courtesy of SLASH hip-hop group, Cardiff are able to jump on the growing hip-hop trend. SLASH provide open dances classes throughout the week on a casual basis, as well as putting on workshops with professional choreographers and performing in venues across the city. The group receive no funding from the council and pay for the costs of studio hire through admission fees for classes.
Kimberlee Steele, a 24-year-old Masters student at Cardiff University, is President of the society, accompanied by Vice President Francesca Parma, 21, who is also a student. Both of the girls started as beginners, attending classes on a weekly basis. Although they had previous experience in other genres of dance, both Kimberlee and Fran had never had any hip-hop experience.
"It's funny how I started off as a complete beginner – I was awful – and now I'm teaching all over Cardiff," said Kimberlee". We (Francesca and Kimberlee) just got really into it, we met each other at a beginners class and made it our mission to nail this. We just loved the music and the moves."
The SLASH committee put in their best efforts to try and get the most out of the society and its dancers. Kimberlee and Francesca make regular trips to London, taking classes at open studios – such as Pineapple Dance – to gain inspiration for choreography. Trips to London have also enabled the pair to build up an impressive contact network – which proved more than useful for the society's most recent workshop, which took place in November.
The SLASH 2010 workshop played host to a range of choreographer elite, treating hip-hop enthusiasts to two jam-packed days of different styles of hip-hop dance, ranging from Nu Flow to House Dance.
Choreographer Azrul Aminudin performing a finished routine with SLASH workshop participants
"We like to think we are doing something for the community," said Francesca. "We found as students that there were hardly any classes for dancers in Cardiff, we hope that we're making a bit of a difference!"
Rubicon Dance is the council's answer for establishing a dance culture in the community. The community development project provides dancing opportunities for people of all ages from Cardiff in Newport. Based in Adamsdown, the school not only runs open classes for the community but also provides training opportunities for those who wish to persue a career in dance, or simply use their dancing skills to volunteer within society.
The project receives funding from a number of sources, including the Arts Council, both Cardiff and Newport council, and additional funding support for the full time training course from the Workers' Educational Association (WEA).
Bryony Harris is the Assistant Manager for the council Arts Active initiative, of which Rubicon Dance School is a part of. "Rubicon fulfils our bid to provide dancing opportunities for the community," she said. "The work they do is outstanding and of a very high standard."
Cardiff Council are also providing funding to export dancing talent out of Wales, by collaborating with a professional dance company to provide support for those who are thinking of taking up dance professionally. Future Dance Cardiff is a scheme set up and run by the National Dance Company of Wales (NDC Wales). The scheme provides workshops and advice for promising young dancers, as a leg-up into the profession which is notoriously difficult to get ahead in. The workshops are taught by professional members of the dance company.
Kate Montefiore, Participation Officer for the scheme, said the programme was unique because the company does not buy in dance teachers and choreographers from elsewhere. "Participants can chat to the dancers and talk about any problems they are having with their dance – anything from audition advice to how to deal with any aches and pains they may have."
Future Dance Cardiff is a progressive scheme which supports their dancers right up until they gain success from auditions – three participants have recently been accepted to the prestigious Northern Ballet School. Promising dancers travel from far and wide to attend the Future Dance Scheme, which runs in association with the New Theatre, Cardiff.
The New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff
"It's a chance to engage with the community, not just in Cardiff but from further afield," said Ms Montefiore. "We would love to expand the project to West and North Wales, but it is entirely dependent on finding partnerships for funding. We are very lucky to be working with the Council here in Cardiff."
Bryony Harris is proud of the rapport the council has with NDC Wales. "Dance is a very important part of the culture of a city and a key part of our work," she said. "It's about managing a healthy arts scene and in particular a healthy dance scene, and we could not do that without our relationship with NDC Wales."
Ms Harris reassured budget cuts would not affect the work the Council were doing with NDC Wales. "At the moment our budget for this project has been cut back a small amount, but it is not yet clear where exactly the cuts will come from. As a rule it is not looking as if it will change how we deliver the project. We want to continue its development and the good work it does for the area, but the cuts need to be balanced across the project."
Ms Harris disagreed with the statement that that dance scene is under-developed in Cardiff. "I agree, perhaps the dance culture isn't as prominent in South Wales as it is in other parts of the UK," she said. "I think this is down to geographical issues. There is a lot of work to be done, but I really think Cardiff is fulfilling its role as a capital city and providing opportunities in the arts for the people of South Wales, especially with the work we are doing with NDC Wales."


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HDK escapes floor test today: Here's how the day unfolded in K'taka assembly?
Bengaluru, July 18: The political drama in Karnataka continues as Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar has adjourned the House abruptly till 11 am tomorrow amid ruckus. Leader of Opposition BS Yeddyurappa, however, has refused to leave the House demanding the floor test to be done today itself.
The development comes on the day when Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy moved the trust motion in the Karnataka Assembly on Thursday.
Proceedings were stalled several times where there were discussion on disappearance of a Congress MLA Shrimant Patil, a 45-minute-long speech by the party's legislative body head and purported lack of clarity over Wednesday's Supreme Court order for rebel MLAs became prime bones of contention.
Can Karnataka rebels be disqualified: What is the Anti-Defection Law and how does it work?
Patil was shifted to Mumbai's St George Hospital from the Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre and is undergoing treatment there.
Amid chaos in the Assembly over MLA Shrimant Patil being flown to Mumbai for treatment, Speaker directed Home Minister MB Patil to get in touch with the MLA's family and submit a report by Friday.
Chaos broke out in Karnataka after Congress leader DK Shivakumar alleged that Congress MLA Shrimat Patil, who went missing from Bengaluru resort on Wednesday, was kidnapped by the BJP leaders.
As of today, 15 rebel MLAs, 2 independents, 2 Congress MLAs, and 1 BSP MLA were not present in the Assembly.
A BJP delegation then met Governor Vajubhai Vala and submitted a memorandum to direct the Speaker to conduct the trust vote today. It also accused the Congress-JD(S) government of disrespecting the Constitution for the greed of power.
It was late afternoon when governor Vajubhai Vala ordered the vote to be completed by the end of the day.
If the resignations of the 15 MLAs are accepted or if they stay away from the Assembly, the ruling coalition's tally will plummet to 102, reducing the government to a minority.
The current political turbulence was triggered a fortnight ago, with a raft of resignations by rebel lawmakers, unhappy with the coalition for a variety of reasons, from not getting ministerial berths to "dominance" of the Deve Gowda family.
Looks like the nataka in Karnataka is far from over.


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The new 76,000 square foot building located in the center of campus houses classroom, laboratory, and research and office space. Oriented at the intersection of two prominent campus pedestrian corridors, the Science & Technology Building and two adjacent lab facilities create a new Science precinct. A paved pedestrian space conceived as a "front porch" defines the primary entrance and sense of arrival along the Academic Quad. Outdoor classroom space and informal gathering spaces comprise an enclosed courtyard on the building's south side.


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Thursday, May 21, 2015
Flower on flour to empower the dour
Source of some of the patterns the flour companies used on their sacks.
I heard of people making clothing out of Flour Sacks but did not know that there was instructions on how to wash out the branding. Their reasoning behind flowered cloth was so people would pick their flour over competitors that did not have flowered cloth.
A lot of inexpensive "calico" fabric today--intended mostly for quilting--is inspired by the old flour sacks.
Here's a photo of a flour sack Apron
Feed sack Baby Blankets
Meat use to come wrapped in white muslin. People collected the muslin, boiled it and wedding dresses were also made.
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I used to watch a lot of quilting shows that talked about using feed sacks-there were some really pretty patterns out there too. The one above is so pretty-that would make a pretty apron or something for the kitchen. I'm sure those are hard to find these days.ReplyDelete
People made use of EVERYTHING back in the day-nothing went to waste. I try to live that way.....I hate to waste usable things. If I can recycle it into something else, by George that's what I'm gonna do.....
Waste not want not....Linda, I know you do the same. :)
Love this. We sell a lot of feed sacks in our antique booths, and they're a real treat to find when on the hunt (getting scarce).ReplyDelete
Mom used to sew the edges of the flour sacks & use them to cover rising bread doughReplyDelete
We always used 20lb sacks of flour when was younger. Mom & I were always baking. I still buy mine in large amounts but King Arthur only comes in paper sacksReplyDeleteReplies
Oh does this bring back memories . My grandma had this big tin like can she kept in the pantry.on the floor. It was full of flour. She would get her flour in the big sacks. Then she would make clothing with the sacks. Things back then were used and never thrown out.ReplyDelete


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E-Commerce Giant
Don't feel bad if you don't know what Alibaba Group Holding Ltd does. An Ipsos poll conducted for Thomson Reuters found that 88% of Americans had never heard of the e-commerce company. Based out of China, Alibaba is like a combination of Ebay + Amazon, and is responsible for 80% of all online sales in the world's second largest economy. Starting today Alibaba's shares can be purchased on the New York Stock Exchange. This is the largest initial public offering in U.S. history, estimated to raise close to $22 billion for the company. There is a lot of interest in this IPO. Between 35 and 40 financial institutions placed orders for $1 billion or more shares each. Alibaba and its subsidiaries have huge brand recognition in Asia.
With a starting price of $68 per share, the company's market cap starts at $167.6 billion, making it more valuable than iconic American brands like Walt Disney, Boeing, Amazon, and Ebay. For working or retired Canadians this is great news because the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) invested $160 million when Alibaba was still private back in 2011 and 2012. Analysts predict that investment has at least tripled in return. Whether the CPPIB will hold the stock after IPO is another question but we shall see. The stock symbol is BABA if anyone is interested 🙂 Expect the trading volume to be huge today.
No to Independence
Yesterday Scotland voted on a referendum whether or not they want to separate from the U.K. 45% said yes, but the majority, 55%, voted for no. I guess Mel Gibson died for nothing. Jokes and politics aside I'll explain the economic significance of this event. The central government in the U.K. currently gives equalization payments to Scotland which works out to be $2200 per individual. If Scotland had broken off from the U.K. they would lose this income along with other benefits such as financial insurance and economic stability. Banks in Scotland currently hold 12 times the country's own GDP. If their banking system were to ever fail, Scotland alone would not be able to withstand such financial turmoil. The argument for separation is that Scotland would no longer have to give part of their oil revenue back to the central government in England. The North Sea oil off the coast of Scotland is like the oil sands in Canada. It generates a lot of money, and can easily replace the $2200 given to each person and maybe even more. But the question is what would Scotland do once that oil reserve runs out, which is only a matter of time? The uncertainty of future consequences outweighs the immediate thrill of economic freedom. Similar to Quebec's referendum in the 1990s, it's exciting to talk about the idea of independence but at the end of the day cooler heads prevail.
Tuition Inflation
Experts say that if current trends continue, the outlook is gloomy for would-be students in the U.S. as it will be much more expensive to attend college, and more of those that do attend face substantial student loan debts. The current average cost of tuition, room and board at a private non-profit college is $40,917, which is 1.7% higher from the previous year, according to The College Board. If the cost increases at 2% per year, then in 25 years from now incoming college freshmen might expect to spend as much as $68K in today's dollars for their first year, and about $300K on an entire 4 year program. So heads up to would be parents. Be prepared. Start saving today 🙂


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Demi Lovato – Don't ForgetNovember 16, 2013 at 4:34 PM | Posted in Demi Lovato | Leave a comment
Demi Lovato – Don't Forget
1. La La Land
2. Get Back
3. Trainwreck
4. Party
5. On The Line (feat. The Jonas Brothers)
6. Don't Forget
7. Gonna Get Caught
8. Two Worlds Collide
9. The Middle
10. Until You're Mine
11. Believe In Me
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Don't Forget is the debut album by American singer Demi Lovato, released on September 23, 2008. The album peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200 and received a Gold Certification in the United States.
So let's go back to 2008 when Demi was just a mini-Demi and she was a pop/rock artist. La La Land is a very good song to kick off the album with since it deals with her not wanting to be famous as 'Sonny Munroe' on the Disney TV show 'Sonny With A Chance'. It's a very strong and heavy song with some punk rock elements, especially near the end of the song. It also instantly shows the amazing set of pipes Demi has. It's one of my favorite 'early-Demi songs'!
So this album is filled with guitar-driven pop/rock songs that are all quite catchy and stuff, so sometimes I can cut a little more to the chase than I normally do. Get Back is one of those infectuous songs with a very memorable chorus that is bound to stay with you after just one listen. It doesn't hold back on the heaviness that La La Land had either, it's the typical 'former Disney star rock song' but that doesn't make it less enjoyable!
Trainwreck takes it a little easier than the previous two tracks, but just slightly. It also comes off as a bit lighter even though the lyrics aren't that uplifting. Demi's vocals are less focused on the belting here for most of the time, showing off she sounds great with 'normal singing' as well. Her vocals near the end of the song are impressingly vulnerable even, ending the song on a more peaceful note for a change.
Okay now I expect Party to be quite the superficial and meaningless song when it comes to the lyrical content, but at least the music is very good. It's funkier and more oldschool, somehow reminding me of some 1960s rock music that the Beatles did. Demi's vocals are very solid belting out the lyrics in the chorus, while keeping it slick and smaller in the verses. I admit it, it's not as bad as I expected.
On The Line (feat. The Jonas Brothers) is a collaboration that just had to happen on this album because 1. Demi used to date Joe, and 2. JB co-wrote almost all the songs on the album. Most of the time this is Demi and Nick singing together with some occassional vocals by Joe, but they all sound great together and really nailed their performances. JB also knew how to make the music sound great since this song just kicks major ass, also because of the lyrics.
Then we get into the title track, which is also the most emotional and personal track on the album. Don't Forget used to be the only Demi song I knew back in the day, before I discovered how awesome she really is. But still I kept on putting this song on replay because it's one of her best early efforts. Starting off small and adding more drums and guitars to the arrangement, before finally letting everything go and going into the last chorus full speed ahead. This song features Demi's best vocals on the entire album, make sure you listen to this one.
Heading straight back into the upbeat pop/rock songs, or rather power-pop when it comes to this next one, we have Gonna Get Caught. It's the typical 'f*ck my ex-boyfriend' song every Demi album up to now has ('Unbroken', 'Really Don't Care', just to name a few) and it just takes you along for the ride. You either enjoy the fact that it's so driven or criticize it for being quite the rushed song.
Two Worlds Collide immediately stands out for being in triple time, and the fact that this song was written for (then?) BFF Selena Gomez makes it very cute. This track incorporates some more strings in the background while the percussion and electric guitars are also very present, so this song is both on the relaxed side as the more bombastic side. It's nice, nothing special.
The Middle has one powerful advantage: Demi's vocals. Once you've gotten to this one after 8 tracks that all follow the same musical style and pattern, this is just another pop/rock song that is trying to blow you away with a lot of 'in your face' stuff. Just like I said with the previous songs, just go with it and you may like it (like I do), or just don't swallow this. Your pick.
Until You're Mine has a very interesting transition from verse to chorus. Again, triple time (which I always like), but the verses are more emotional and laid back, while the chorus features some very strange percussion that just doesn't fit the overall sound of the rest of the song. It's just a little too much to have a kick drum on every count, but that could just be my opinion in this case. Nonetheless, nothing wrong with the rest of the song, and especially not the vocals.
Closing the album already, we have Believe In Me. This last song finally opens with a piano, after which some soft percussion and an acoustic guitar mix in. For a change, this is not just some catchy song but it finally has a little depth and music that makes it more of a power ballad. I really like the melodies in this song, especially in the chorus. One of the better songs on the albums and it was a good strategy to put this one last on the tracklist so this stays with you after the album is over.
So basically I have only one thing to say about this album: if you're a Demi fan or if you're not allergic to people like the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus' earlier work and such (you might instantly know what I'm talking about), then you're bound to like this album. Probably you're not gonna love it, but still. In my case, I liked how catchy and driven most of the songs are, but there's constantly something missing. I'm missing a little creativity and depth here, but hey, the girl was only 16 when this came out. In just two/three years Demi learned how to embrace more versatility and depth in her music and lyrics, but that was still in the future. Enjoyable album, good first effort, but thank god she strayed from this in the end.
Favorite tracks: La La Land | Get Back | On The Line (feat. The Jonas Brothers) | Don't Forget | Two Worlds Collide | Believe In Me
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15 Classic Baseball Mustaches
In the first half of the 20th century, baseball players were almost always clean cut young men of upstanding character. Or anyway, that is the image team owners wanted to present to the public. Fortunately for baseball fans, this is not the case today. Team owners and player alike eventually realized that, in order to compete for the hearts and minds of sports fans, it would be better if players had more "colorful," entertaining personalities.
Thus began the era of the distinctive mustache in the game of baseball. Whereas these facial accoutrements were once as rare as a postseason without the Red Sox or Yankees, today mustaches are as much a part of baseball as spitting and on-camera crotch adjustments. In fact, some players are known more for their mustache than for anything they ever did on the field.
So here are 15 of the best mustaches in the history of the game. If the Baseball Hall of Fame had a Mustache Wing, these guys would be in it.
15. Don Mattingly
Together, Don Mattingly and Tom Sellick defined how the mustachioed man of the 1980s should look. Just bushy enough to be masculine but just thin enough to make him not seem like an old man, Mattingly's mustache was just a thing of beauty.
14. Gary Gaetti
Gary Gaetti had his best days in Minnesota, helping the Twins win the World Series in 1987 by playing a slick third base and knocking the cover off the ball. (He hit 31 HRs that season, which would have been like 40 today, or 50 in 2001. So, yeah, he had a pretty good season.) Gaetti was never really known for his facial hair, but as you can see from this photo, the man could grow one hell of a mustache.
13. Wade Boggs
This legendary Red Sox third baseman was the yang to Don Mattingly's yin, the omega to Mattingly's alpha. In other words, he had an awesome, manly man's mustache. Unfortunately, it did nothing to end Boston's curse of the bambino, and Boggs and his mustache had to join the Yankees to win a World Series ring.
12. Tom Brunansky
Brunansky is another member of the 1987 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins. Unlike Gary Gaetti, though, Bruno most definitely was known for sporting a killer 'stache. While he definitely went wish a bushier look than Mattingly and Boggs (his era's standard-bearers), I think he pulled it off.
11. Alvaro Espinoza
So the Minnesota Twins are well-represented in the classic mustache wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Alvaro Espinoza here didn't get to win a ring with the Twins in 1987 (left after the '86 season), but he did have a really nice mustache forever immortalized in his Topps baseball card.
10. Craig Kusick
Alright, so now I'm beginning to think that the Twins had an official mustache requirement, because this is just getting ridiculous. Craig Kusick here played with the twins from 1973 to 1979. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, which looks about right to me. (I assume when this photo was taken he had a polish sausage in one hand and High Life in the other.)
9. Bill Buckner
Poor Bill Buckner was an excellent defensive first baseman with an excellent bushy walrus mustache. Unfortunately, all he will ever be remembered for is a fluke error in game 7 of the 1986 World Series. Bummer.
8. Mike Schmidt
Schmidt is perhaps the best all-around third baseman of all time. It is also quite likely that he had the best mustache of any third baseman in MLB history. It was about the same thickness as those of Boggs and Mattingly, but it was tapered at the ends, which was made him look more aerodynamic.
7. Rod Beck
Beck was one of the greats from baseball's "Slob Era"—i.e., the early 1990s. Along with pretty much the entire 1993 Philadelphia Phillies (a team that included John Kruk, Darren Daulton, and Lenny Dykstra), Rod Beck made Major League Baseball safe for guys who liked to wear t-shirts with the sleeves cut off and crush empty beer cans on their foreheads. Sadly, we lost Rod Beck (and his mustache) in 2007 at the young age of 38. But he (they) will live forever in our hearts.
6. Dennis Lamp
As a middle relief pitcher, Dennis Lamp never got a lot of attention. Maybe that's why he decided to grow this amazing mustache. Without it, how many people would remember his excellent 1985 season with the Blue Jays in which he went 11-0 with a 3.32 ERA?
5. Frenchy Bordagaray
From the look of him (and the quality of this photograph), you might think Frenchy Bordagaray played back in the 1890s, when mustaches were common among major leaguers. But this was not the case. Frenchy played from 1934 until 1945. He was one of the only players from his era to sport a 'stache. And man, was it every a good one.
4. Al Hrabosky
Al Hrabosky was a good relief pitcher for the Cardinals, Royals, and Braves, with a career 64-35 record and 3.10 ERA. However, he became a household name (in households with huge baseball fans) primarily because of his eccentricities. Between every single pitch "The Mad Hungarian" would stomp off the mound, angrily rub the ball, yell into his glove, stomp back onto the mount, and glare sadistically at the batter. And of course he did all this with the wildman's mustache of choice: the wonderful fu manchu.
3. Dennis Eckersley
Eckersley was the most dominant closer of his era. Some say it was his side-armed delivery that confounded hitters. I say it was the awesome porno mustache. And it was probably the 'stache that helped him win the 1992 AL MVP and Cy Young awards, too. Only two other pitchers had ever accomplished this feat. One of them is yet to come on this list. Obviously, the baseball writers of America like awesome mustaches.
2. Goose Gossage
Goose Gossage: great pitcher, kick-ass nickname, ridiculous mustache. That's a perfect storm of awesomeness. Also, he pioneered the role of "closer" in baseball. Not bad, Goose.
1. Rollie Fingers
Old Rollie is one of the other two pitchers (along with Eckersley and some guy we won't mention because he didn't have an awesome 'stache) to win the Cy Young and MVP in the same year. And he also has the best, most famous, most iconic mustache in the modern history of Major League Baseball. Obviously, he's #1 on this list.


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Some fundamentals we use to manage our chronic pain
When in pain distract the brain
We all have things we do to distract the brain. I love to read or write. Other play video games, knit, color or garden. Not to mention work, which comes with its own set of complications, is also a fine distraction as well... there are perks to work with chronic pain certainly when one has the capacity to do it.
ModerationModeration is something where we learn this pain, fatigue and life balance. It is about pacing and limits really. It is also about still managing to do things we want to do in our lives. For example, I have a family event coming up this Sunday and I want to go to it, so I will. I will pace myself and I will plan for a migraine that may happen and the pain that also may become worse while I am out and about. My pacing. I will make sure not to exceed my limits. Then I also scheduled the next day off from work because due to the extra fatigue and expending of energy I always account for one recovery day. Again, another pacing technique. This is also used on vacations. Account for a recovery day when you arrive and account for recovery when you return.
The way I see it is just Moderation in all things. I do events and activities but I may not be there for as long. I may not be as socially active as other people. I take the time to recover, de-stress. I actively do things to de-stress like meditation. Society is the Hare and I am the Tortoise. I will, and do, turn down things I know will exceed my limits in pain or fatigue or there is no recovery time. And I am fine with that. Pacing is very important to chronic illness management. And I feel so much better when I pace.
The No, or Hell NoWe have to learn to say No, or Hell No. Certain times of the year this becomes vital. Like Christmas and you are asked to host dinner and are invited to 5 parties. And you feel obliged to go to them all. Or people ask you for a favor. Or you have two social events near each other and you know if you go to both you'll be wiped right out.
We have to learn to say no. Pick the one we will go to and stick to that. Whichever works best for us really. Which one is closer, will be less fatiguing and not as long in duration.
I used to be so bad at saying no but much better at it now that I realize I need a lifestyle of moderation. To keep to it I have to manage my pacing. Simple as that. I feel so much worse when I do not.


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does anyone wonder why an alien was singing tne american national anthem
Not an SG episode, but...
This reminds me of Magic Animal Babies, which also ended up created just for fun but wasn't a real RAB episode either
---Happy New Year---
I love you too man!!!
Good for a quick laugh.
Well, even if it is the trailer for SG ep. 3, it really doesn't have anything to do with it, like you quoted, but it is still a kind of thing that can raise your spirits when you're sad.
If the brother of Guido really overtook the series, I'd stop watching them even though his character is somebody drunk that says really humorous things.
Including the gag on happy New Year's Day was also original, like most of the content of these series. Great work, once again!


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When I had the 480 blower, I just taped the turbo on, with the 530 I can get by with high power most of the time with bursts of turbo when needed.
That being said, I'm not a fan of the turbo button. EGO should find a safe median between turbo and high and just make it the high speed.
To the original poster, please call EGO Support. I am curious if you heard anything from the blower that would make you think something mechanical going wrong? Pitch, anything?
I would think 25 minutes is a decent amount of time if it was working steady blowing out gutters.
Blue, nice catch. I didn't read his comment correctly. 25 minutes is long. I get maybe 15 minutes on high with a 4AH battery. I thought he went up with a fully charged battery and it didn't work.
So, probably nothing wrong.
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"That this House congratulates Queen's Park Rangers Football Club on winning the Championship and being promoted to the Premier League; acknowledges the skill, dedication and effort of Neil Warnock, his management team and players and the enthusiasm and loyalty of QPR fans worldwide; and looks forward to the return of Premiership football to Shepherds Bush and the continuation of the wonderful contribution the club makes to the local community through the activities of its outreach team, QPR in the Community Trust".
Andy said:
"I am delighted that the Shepherds Bush has a top-flight team again – QPR have a long and proud history in West London and richly deserve this return to the Premiership, as do their fans, who have supported them loyally through some testing times."First among MPs who lined up to sign Andy Slaughter's EDM yesterday was Alan Johnson, the recent Labour Home Secretary, who was born and bred in West London and has supported the R's for 60 years.
It's a shame Andy didn't mention the fact that many of those loyal fans he rightly praises can no longer afford to see the club following Bernie Ecclestone's decision to hike ticket prices, prompting a boardroom resignation.


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COFFEE, SUGAR, AND THE SWEETEST VIEW: To say we never break bread, or at least nibble bread, in the company of living beings who happen to not be human is entirely incorrect. Just about every person who lives with a cat or dog or hamster or parakeet can claim that a bowl of cereal has been consumed in the beastie's presence (and, yes, sometimes the beastie in question has received, by accident or on purpose, a Cheerio or two). In short, we take our morning meal with those we love most, and if we woke up alongside a Brussels Griffon or Maine Coon, chances are good that they perch upon our laps as we yawn, scroll through our emails, and reach for a muffin. But breakfasting among marsupials who live, for the most part, high up in trees? That's a rarer pleasure, and one, we'll guess, that didn't happen in too many kitchens this morning, or on any recent morning, really. It can happen, though, and will, at the San Diego Zoo, when the Balboa Park animal park again welcomes guests for Breakfast with Koalas, a before-the-zoo-officially-opens happening that rolls out, with coffee, tea, juice, and beginning-of-the-day bites, on Saturday, July 11.
TRUE, TRUE... the koalas who call the zoo home will not be at your table, though we rather like picturing them sitting dignified and polite while wielding little napkins and menus. You'll see the cuddly creatures outside The Queenslander House, in the koala yards, where they, too, will be savoring their first meal of the day alongside the human guests (a keeper will be out there on feeding duty). Inside? Look for an open buffet with the classic hot breakfast trimmings. An adult who is not a zoo member can reserve a spot for ninety three dollars, and a non-member child's admission is $83. As for the start time? Set your alarm to an animal-friendly hour: Breakfast kicks off at 8 o'clock on that Saturday morning. Yep, it is a wee bit early, but figure that many of the furry ones who call the zoo home rose with the sun.


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At 7 months old, kiddos can take some time to warm up, but once she did she gave us the sweetest smiles and tried out all her new tricks. I love that all kids have their own way to get from point A to point B. My son used to crawl dragging this back leg and doing a half crawl/scoot, at the beach he would leave a trail like a sidewinder snake. This lady has a couple of ways to get around, but I loved the super girl, belly scoot. So adorable!


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The top stocks to watch today (Friday) are Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP), Costco Wholesale Corp. (Nasdaq: COST), and hhgregg Inc. (OTCMKTS: HGGG).
All eyes are on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen today as she speaks to the Executives Club of Chicago about the economic outlook. The speech takes place at 1:00 p.m. and investors are watching to see if there are hints about the potential rate hike at the end of the FOMC meeting from March 14-15.
Now that we know what will be moving markets, here are three top stocks to watch today…
Top Stocks to Watch Today: Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP)
Snap Inc. went public yesterday and it looks like today will be another busy day of trading.
Urgent: Don't miss out on the top IPOs to watch in 2017.
Yesterday, 216.5 million shares of SNAP changed hands, driving the price up 44% in its first day of trading.
Today, shares of Snapchat's parent company are already up 2% in early morning trading.
Currently, SNAP shares are trading for $24.48.
Top Stocks to Watch Today: Costco Wholesale Corp. (Nasdaq: COST)
Costco stock is down 4.5% in early morning trading after announcing its earnings report.
The company announced $1.17 earnings per share (EPS), down from $1.24 EPS for the same quarter a year earlier.
Same-store sales were up 3% for the quarter, but analysts were predicting a 3.2% increase in sales.
COST stock is currently trading at $177.98 for a year-to-date (YTD) gain of 11%.
Top Stocks to Watch Today: hhgregg Inc. (OTCMKTS: HGGG)
Hhgregg stock is down 7% in early morning trading.
Yesterday, the company announced it will close 88 stores and lay off roughly 1,500 employees. The news caused the stock to spike 97%.
However, today it looks like the market is taking a second look at the store closing news and has less optimism that the company will be able to turn a profit.
Currently, HGGG stock is trading at $0.26 for a loss of 81.8% YTD.
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I received a message from Alexis Hadefi (a.k.a. Mr. Peelgreems) that he'll be releasing one of his Peelgreems songs on a 7″ vinyl record.
(In Peter Power Pop's dictionary, the phrase "vinyl record" comes with the following description: "Vinyl record [vy-nill wreck-ord], n.: An antiquated and obsolete curiosity that hipsters seem to adore for reasons unfathomable to Peter because Peter is not a hipster".)
Alexis provided this information:
Peelgreems VINYL Single 7″ collector's item
Side A : "Tsuruuchi"
Side B : "Simple And Sweet"
This is an expensive "unit" fabrication only available until Jan 27 !!!
Cost : $50 (shipping included) via PayPal.
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3. The address is email@example.com
There are only 10 copies of the Peelgreems vinyl singles (individually numbered) available. If you want one of them you'll have to grab the offer and buy now.
Update: There are now only four copies left.
This is what you'll be getting for your money (on vinyl):
Peelgreems – "Tsuruuchi" (2012)
Peelgreems – "Simple And Sweet" (2012)


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In contemplative prayer we move beyond language to experience God as Mystery. We let go of our need to judge, defend, or evaluate, plugging into the mind of Christ which welcomes paradox and knows its true identity in God.
During contemplation we come to know that there is no separation between sacred and secular. All is one with Divine Reality.
Through contemplation we develop the capacity to "witness" our egoic motivations and bring this knowledge into our day-to-day actions, living with increased freedom and authenticity through this deep awareness of our self and God's Self. Fr. Richard often says that contemplation is an exercise in failure.
Each time we pray, we come with "beginner's mind," true humility, an openness to not knowing. Even with our best intentions to remain present to Presence, our habitual patterns of thinking and feeling interrupt and distract. Yet it is the desire that matters, and through our failing we encounter God's grace.
Contemplative prayer is a practice for a lifetime, never perfected yet always enough.
Two simple practices:
Fr. Richard teaches a simple exercise he learned from a rabbi friend, the YHWH prayer. The Jews did not speak God's name, but breathed it. God's name was the first and last word to pass their lips. Breathe naturally with mouth open, tongue and lips relaxed, inhaling Yah and exhaling weh.
For an explanation and guide to centering prayer, visit Contemplative Outreach's website.
- The Naked Now: Learning to See As the Mystics See
- Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
- Beginner's Mind
- CAC Foundation Set: Gospel Call for Compassionate Action and Contemplative Prayer
- Emotional Sobriety: Rewiring Our Programs for "Happiness"
- Exploring and Experiencing the Naked Now
- Following the Mystics through the Narrow Gate (with James Finley)
- Healing Our Violence through the Journey of Centering Prayer (with Thomas Keating)
- How Do We Get Everything to "Belong"?
- When Action Meets Contemplation (with Shane Claiborne, downloadable MP3)


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In the lead up to its 30th Anniversary year, Garsington Opera, the Philharmonia Orchestra and The English Concert are delighted to announce new partnership arrangements from 2020.
The Philharmonia, which started its residency at Garsington Opera in 2017, will increase its commitment to two or three productions annually, and The English Concert will play for one or two productions each season. Both agreements will commence in 2020 for an initial 5 year term.
The new partnership with The English Concert will be launched in July 2019 with a concert performance of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610, conducted by Laurence Cummings with Garsington Opera's principal singers and the Garsington Opera Chorus.
Garsington Opera remains very proud of the exceptional contribution made by its own freelance orchestra to the Festival's success and development over its first 30 years.
Douglas Boyd, Artistic Director of Garsington Opera said: "Throughout Garsington Opera's first 30 years we have been committed to raising the bar for quality in all that we do, both on and off the stage. I am delighted that, as we enter the next 30 years of our Festival, we will have two of the best orchestras of the world playing in our opera house at Wormsley. We offer a warm welcome to all our colleagues at The English Concert as they join the Philharmonia as part of the Garsington family and we look forward to making music together at the very highest standard".
Double bassist Michael Fuller, Chair of the Philharmonia Orchestra, said: "It has been a pleasure for the orchestra to perform those great operatic masterpieces, Verdi's Falstaff and Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande, at Garsington Opera. Under Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Philharmonia has given remarkable opera performances both in the concert hall and the opera theatre; in its early days, as a recording orchestra, the Philharmonia produced outstanding opera recordings with legendary artists. In extending our relationship with Garsington, the Philharmonia Orchestra is reclaiming an essential dimension of its unique legacy."
Harry Bicket, Artistic Director of The English Concert said: "The English Concert is honoured and delighted to become part of Garsington Opera's annual season. The energy and commitment shown by Garsington in their mission to strive for excellence exactly mirrors the ethos of The English Concert and we look forward to developing a strong artistic partnership with them over the coming years".
The 30th Anniversary season in 2019 runs from 29 May for seven weeks and features four new productions: Smetana's The Bartered Bride, the UK stage premiere of Offenbach's Fantasio, Britten's The Turn of the Screw and Mozart's Don Giovanni.


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Jetrion Opens New HQ
July 26, 2006
Jetrion LLC, the wholly owned industrial inkjet products and services subsidiary of Flint Group, opened its new world headquarters in Ypsilanti, MI. Most of the 35,000-sq-ft facility is dedicated to Jetrion's expansion of its inkjet-ink-manufacturing and system-integration capacities. The facility also will house Jetrion's custom integrated-solutions projects, in addition to the company's sales and administration operations. Jetrion will be able to expand the facility an additional 35,000 sq ft to accommodate future growth. Jetrion LLC is located at 1260 James L. Hart Pkwy., Ypsilanti, MI 48197, 734-641-3062, e-mail: info@ jetrion.com, Web: www.jetrion.com.
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Best Tennis Shoes For Women: Selection Tips
Tennis is one of the more physically taxing activities a person might choose when trying to put together fitness regimens, yet it is a highly addictive, thrilling sport appropriate for all ages Tennis is a great sport to help you stay fit, both physically and mentally, since it requires critical thinking and strategizing to win over your opponent. World famous players like Serena and Venus Williams and Rafael Nadal have gained a lot of popularity after winning at these international tournaments, known as Grand Slams.
Tennis is for people of all ages
There are no age restrictions when it comes to tennis and individuals of all ages play it.
It has benefits for your health
People from all over the world love tennis and a lot of people finds the health benefits of the sport as a just reward for playing the game.
Equipment can be obtained easily
Among long, sport gear is the most technical of all the necessary gear that include balls, tennis rackets as well as strings.In order to perform and excel in the game of tennis, you need the finest quality of sports equipment as well as the best quality of tennis shoes for the perfect run and move since the best tennis shoes for women for this game should be soft-soled.
The best tennis shoes for women play an important role in everyone's life, especially for athletes and non-athletes prefer to wear sports shoes for comfort while sports person prefer to wear athletic shoes for proper support, flexibility as well as comfort. Be it football, tennis, basketball, cricket, skateboarding, badminton or any other game, all demands a comfortable and best tennis shoes for women as well as other quality gear. Also, choose the comfortable, light-weight, and sweat-resistant dresses for the game.Tennis matching services, clubs, and teams are a great way to meet others of the same caliber, as well.
Tennis is a sport for the ages and the relationships made through tennis can stay with you for years and can even become lifelong bonds.In order to excel in the game, you need a right sport gear.
There are so many brands, and these brands have different types of shoes, which cater to different type of needs, sports, and feet and you need to be very specific about a few things about the best tennis shoes for women when you go out to buy shoes for yourself. Once you get ok' with all your details, go to the showroom and take the help of the salesman to find that perfect pair for yourself.


text: This is sweet, a little rough, sad, but...nice. We've been hearing about the Linkin Park Carpool Karaoke stuff for awhile. The producers made sure to get permission from Chester Bennington's family and bandmates before releasing this. Despite the sadness aligned with this clip, it is wonderful to see the dudes goofing around.


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Mexico struck by massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake
A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook south and central Mexico, causing people to flee buildings and office towers in the country's capital, where residents were still jittery after a deadly quake five months ago. (Feb. 16)
A massive earthquake hit Mexico Friday evening, leaving buildings shaking throughout the southern portion of the country.
The earthquake was first measured as a 7.5-magnitude and later lowered to having a 7.2-magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was found along the Pacific coast near Santiago Ixtayutla, a town in the state of Oaxaca in the southwestern area of the country.
There is no tsunami threat from the quake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Videos on social media show people in the streets grabbing onto a car as the ground started shaking. Footage inside a building show lights swaying back and forth with people lined up along a hallway.
It's unclear if any damage or injuries were reported.
Mexico is no stranger to earthquakes. The country dealt with two back-to-back quakes in September that left hundreds dead after buildings crumbled, including schools.
More than 90 people died after the first earthquake on Sept. 7, then days later on Sept. 19, another disaster struck in Central Mexico. Several hundred were left dead.
The second tragedy landed on the 32nd anniversary of the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, which left an estimated 9,500 people dead.


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The holidays can be a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Though the holidays can be filled with a flurry of activity, most people enjoy the season because they like watching the joy on their children's faces and the magic of the season.
But unfortunately, the holidays can also be a time of sadness if you are unhappily married. While you may be able to ignore the trouble in your marriage during the year, the stress and togetherness of the holidays can bring into focus just how unhappy you are. There's nothing like attending party after party putting on a happy face when you don't feel that way at all.
Don't Jump to the End
If you've realized that you're marriage is failing and you're deeply dissatisfied with it, don't automatically assume that you'll need to get a divorce. Instead, you can try to talk to your partner and see if he might be willing to see a marriage therapist with you. If he won't, you could certainly see a therapist yourself to learn how to deal with the situation. Often, just changing your own behaviors can inadvertently result in your spouse changing his behavior.
Consult a Professional
Another step you may want to take is to meet with an experienced divorce lawyer in Daytona Beach, if you live near there or to seek the counsel of one near you. Consulting with a divorce lawyer doesn't mean you will get a divorce. It just means you're looking at your options.
An initial meeting with a divorce lawyer can help you understand what the process will be like. The lawyer could tell you what steps you should take now, what is required in your state to pursue a divorce as well as how custody arrangements would likely work.
The lawyer will also likely remind you of all the implications of a divorce. Alimony will need to be determined as well as the splitting of assets.
Try To Make Things Work
For many, though, financially, it's better to stay married. If you don't think your marriage is completely over, seeing a therapist and working through your issues is often the best course of action. Depending on the state you're in, you may face the loss of half of your retirement fund as well as alimony payments, if applicable. If you've been a stay at home mom, you'll likely need to re-enter the workforce, which can be a challenge after you've been out of it for several years.
However, there are times when a divorce is best for you and your family. Only you know if you've reached that point. If you have, a good divorce attorney can be very important both to help you with custody of your children and with the fair separation of assets.
If you know friends who've been divorced, ask them for their recommendations. Family friends who are in the legal field may also be able to direct you to an attorney you can trust to get the best divorce settlement for you.
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I read two distinctly different books this week that are the opposite ends of one spectrum. "The Outsider" by Albert Camus and "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds are, on the surface, completely unconnected, one being a short novel about a condemned man and the other a children's story about creativity. For me, these two books hold a different gaze on the same subject, being different.
In "The Outsider", the main character is unapologetically odd, which leads to his fate, being condemned by society. In "The Dot", the main character is encouraged to create her original art, a dot, by a teacher, which leads to acclaim. On one end, being different is despised, on the other it is praised.
What these two books capture, in altogether contrasting mediums, is the influence of perspective in telling the story of our lives. In "The Dot", a teacher's praise of an early art attempt, leads the character to define herself as an artist and continue creating works of art. The teacher could have just as easily said the dot was 'not art' and the story would have reached a dismal conclusion. Not a typical move in a children's book, granted. In "The Outsider", the character is on trial, two portraits of his personality are presented to the jury. On one hand he could be an amoral, cold-blooded killer, on the other he could be a confused, weird man caught in a bad situation. The story that is believed is the one that seals his fate, but is it true?
A story can uplift, a story can kill. Words are powerful. Words are more than description of a fixed reality. Words and stories sculpt life itself. So, I wonder, what story are you telling about yourself? Is it the one you want to be true? This is the role of affirmations; they are specifically designed to counter unhelpful stories that we may have heard about ourselves. It takes a strong character to withstand a negative culture. Deliberately telling a different story about ourselves, as these two works show, can completely change our lives.
Tell a better story.


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10 Garage Storage Hacks to Keep You Organized
Use common household items to help you declutter.
When you don't spend too much time in a room, it's easy to make it a catchall space for all the stuff you don't know where to put. It becomes a giant storage closet with no organization system. The garage is one of the most forgotten and disorganized spaces in the home for most of us. To help organize your tools, follow these simple storage solutions using household items.
DIY Garage Workshop
Combine old dressers and tabletops to create a large workbench on a small budget.
Window Planter Can Holder
Spray paint cans fit perfectly inside plastic window planters. Mount the planters on the wall to save shelf space.
Chain Cord Hanger
Keep extension cords from getting tangled by hanging them on the wall from one-foot sections of chain and a coat hook. Make sure to mount the coat hook on a stud or use wall anchors.
Locker Storage
Transform old lockers into a place to hold paints and various chemicals in the garage. Insert scraps of wood inside the lockers for extra shelving to maximize storage space.
Towel Rack Clamp Holder
A wall-mounted rack is a great solution to storing various clamps. Next time you replace a towel bar inside the house, install the old one in the garage for a convenient way to hang clamps.
Toy Bucket Storage
Label galvanized buckets, and place your kids' outdoor toys inside. Place the buckets on low shelves, so kids can grab and put away toys easily.
Golf Bag Garden Tool Holder
An old, sturdy golf bag makes a perfect storage station for gardening tools large and small. Rakes and shovels fit in the top, and the pockets are perfect for gloves, small planters and other hand tools.
Spray Paint Organizer
Use an over-the-door plastic shoe organizer to hold spray paint cans. Label the caps or the pockets, so you can easily find the color you need.
DIY Tool Holder
Save floor space by hanging large items like brooms and mops on the wall. We made this wall-mounted holder from scrap wood and pipe straps.
Make It: DIY Tool Holder
File Cabinet Garden Tool Storage
A filing cabinet is an easy, budget-friendly storage solution. Remove the drawers, flip the cabinet on its side and store large gardening tools inside.


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Our services go above and beyond traditional advertising. Here at Billboards on wheels It starts with our on staff team of graphic designers & marketing professionals who are available to help create the most effective campaign to meet your needs and budgeting & provide the success you're looking for in your mobile advertising goals . Along with the artwork, we provide two 10' x 22' full color signs with installation.


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I'm not sure which animal totem I'm most drawn to. I feel like there are merits and special qualities that typify each one. I relate to different spirit animals at different times in my life.
Right now, I'm focused on the gecko, because of the Progressive car insurance ads. Just kidding.
I am doing sketches of geckos. One because I have only one canvas, which is kind of small. Two, because there are tons of them on this island. Three because I've seen quite a few of them, crawling up and down the walls of the house I'm presently staying in.
I've been reading something about each animal that I draw and paint, before I get started. I believe that most of the subject matter that I'm using as reference material is loosely based on Native American spirituality. Or at least one aspect of it.
Being that I am a white, Jewish woman, I sort of wonder if I have a right to access this rich heritage. It kind of appears that the New-Age movement has taken information borne of many different cultures, and watered it down enormously. I would like to think that I'm better than this, but I'm not sure that I am.
Maybe I should think of some Yiddish term for the animals that I'm painting? Or, tie the Kabbalah into the titles? I don't know if they'd sell as well, but perhaps that's not the point. For whatever reasons, the Torah doesn't get into Power Animals. They refer a great deal to cows, and other animals that were slaughtered as offerings to God, but that's about it.
Of course there is also the story of Adam, Eve, and the serpent. In the New Testament, Jesus rides a donkey into Jerusalem(I think.) I don't know a lot about Jesus, beyond the fact that he was a nice Jewish man who preached love and acceptance. There is also a lion somewhere in the bible. Somehow, I don't find the bible to be inspiration for painting. I am not as inventive or gifted as Da Vinci, or Michelangelo.
Animals are so varied and interesting to paint. I am most inspired to attempt to capture the essence of each one. I think this is why the whole Power Animal theme appeals to me.
Geckos, for instance, are very quick, can fit into tight spaces, can survive all types of weather, and lose their tails when a predator catches hold of it. One of the things that I remember about Gecko's as totems, is that if they cross your path, you are being urged to let go of something that is no longer useful to you. I don't think this means a body part. I don't think this means an old car, either.
I believe it's about releasing old fears and behaviors that hold us back, and weigh us down in life. Easier said than done, right? Reading about these animals, and of their significance reminds me of deeper issues within myself. Maybe by painting them, and understanding them somewhat from a spiritual perspective, I am connecting with the eternal aspect of myself.


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SSL Certificate Updates 2018
Continuing to resurface for all websites is having your site be HTTPS, through having an SSL Certificate installed on your website's domain name.
Google Chrome has pressed this, for 4 years.
Chrome has made it a priority to let all website visitors know when a website is NOT SECURE & doesn't have an SSL Certificate installed.
Our 1st intel on this was in 2014 that can be viewed here.
There has never been a more pivotal time, to install an SSL Certificate, to be HTTPS.
Without an SSL Certificate the website visitors experience & overall time on site are cut short.
We understand after many years of having a website online, for business we haven't had to have an SSL Certificate and it feels forced.
It is by Google Chrome who accounts for 78% of internet browsing daily.
An SSL Certificate elevates the level of your website's overall security directly affecting the website visitors or browser's experience.
More website visitors are leaving websites within seconds if it shows its UNSECURE.
This increases the bounce rate which negatively impacts everything that follows.
The full price, for purchasing and installing an SSL is
$194.99 For 1 year or $280.00 For 2 years.
You can purchase an SSL Certificate on the link below & send us the login to retrieve and Install the SSL Certificate, for you.
The STANDARD SSL Certificate on the LEFT-hand side of the page is fine.
Link to purchase an SSL Certificate
Call or email us if you have questions.
*If you have an uninstalled SSL Certificate purchased,
Web312 can properly install it for you.
Just let us know.
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Improve Your Website Security Tips and Tricks
In the most recent of years, there has been several great tools and services in the web development era. Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress allow owners to efficiently and quickly build an online presence. Their plugins, architectures, modules and extensions have made it so much easier than ever to get a website up and running without years of experience.
Unfortunately, there are negative side effects in regards to how do we keep our websites safe and secure? Here are some tips and tricks to keep your website secure.
- Update – We cannot stress enough that you need to update your website's CMS. So many websites are being compromised due to outdated and unsecure software and plugins. It is vital to update your CMS as soon as a new plugin comes out.
- Backups – Just like anything else, everything can be lost in any sort of catastrophic event that can randomly occur. Sometimes, we just do not back our websites up enough, thinking it will not really matter. You will thank yourself in the long run when you take the time to consider backing up your websites files.
- Installing SSL – When you install an SSL on your website, it encrypts the communication between one point to the other, which is the server and the browser. This is very important for one specific reason, which is the SSL prevents anyone from being able to intercept that traffic. SSL is most especially important for E-Commerce website security.
If you would like to install an SSL certificate on your website or to inquire for more information, please contact Web312 today! Dial 312-348-7244, go to our website to live chat or email mailto:email@example.com.
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Making sure your web site is designed to be responsive is one of the most important characteristics for any business. We will go through the importance of that decision throughout this blog post, but first let's spend a bit of time explaining what exactly it means when a web page is "responsive."
What Makes a Responsive Web Site?
First of all, let's think about the different customers, clients, potential leads, or visitors might visit your company's page on a daily basis. Sure, many of them will be using a desktop based computer, running various browsers including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or others. But increasingly, the majority of web traffic is not coming through on mobile devices. Think iPhones, Androids, iPads and other tablets – some people even use Blackberry believe it or not! Think about how time consuming and expensive it would be if your company's web site, including each and every page, needed a separate design to display correctly on the visitor's device! Having a responsive web site eliminates the need for this: the web design allows your page to detect which device/screen size the using is employing, and 'respond' with the correct layout.
What that means, is that whatever device someone comes to your web site, whatever screen size they are using, and whichever direction (up and down, or sideways) they employ, your page will display correctly, making it easy to navigate, and less troublesome. People browse around the web quickly, so if the page loads in a manner that makes it hard to read or get around – most people will just click off the page. That is a potential lost sale for you, as the business owner! Make sure your website is responsive, to make it easy on your visitors, and ultimately bring you more sales and future business.
WordPress Responsive Web Design – Web312 Has Your Solution
At Web312, we recommend in most cases, for most people and businesses, to use WordPress for the design of our page. The reason for that is the interface is quick intuitive and easy to use, even without having a lot of web design experience yourself. If you are able to go and make certain changes or updates to your page on your own, without needing a web design company like Web312 to do it for you – you will save money and get little jobs done faster. Of course, we are always available to help in any way that you need! Part of our web design plan, after making you a great site, is to train you a little bit on how to do some of these simple changes. The methods are straightforward and simple to do for anyone with some computer familiarity, and we will as discussed always be available for extra coaching or to answer questions. We want you to be in control of keeping your page looking great, as your products change or you need to make updates to the business.
Keep Content Fresh with Responsive Web Pages
The newer, and current, updated content you have on your page, the higher you rank in the search engines, since they prioritize new content over content that is several years old. That's part of why we train clients to update their own pages using the easy WordPress format – it keeps you on top of the search engines longer, ultimately resulting in more traffic and business for you!
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Contact Web312 today to make sure your company's page is maximizing traffic and sales – we make awesome responsive WordPress web pages that really helps you put your best foot forward. The first few seconds that a visitor is on your page can make or break the sale! Make it easy on the customer with a responsive web page that looks good on any device, browser, or screen size. Contact us today!


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Find out what makes us the coolest preschool and kindy dance program in the Inner West.
Our Pocket Rockets program is custom-made for active, energetic and bold kids that are always on the move. We don't believe in gendered stereotypes and keep our class themes and imagery gender-neutral. Our Pocket Rockets don't have to worry about being pretty in pink if they feel like being brilliant in blue!
Your little mover and shaker will jump, leap, run, skip, twist and tumble their way through a fast-paced lesson filled with dynamic activities that will leave them soaring.
A mix of jazz, ballet, hip hop and tumbling will introduce your little one to a full range of movement possibilities and really keep them on their toes. Your Pocket Rocket will develop confidence like you've never seen before, increase their coordination, and unleash their creativity in every action-packed class. But more importantly, belonging to the Pocket Rockets will cultivate a lifelong love of learning in your little one.
Every child is different, so why stick to a confining 'one-size-fits-all' approach to teaching dance? We appreciate the unique differences of each and every child allowing them to develop a distinctive sense of self as we guide them to explore movement and music in their own way.
You've never seen preschool dance classes like this…
The job of a child is to learn through play, so we've embedded our valuable learning outcomes into a sequence of carefully planned and fast-paced lessons that will stimulate their senses and push their imagination into hyperdrive.
Our program is broken up into three levels that cater to the developmental needs during the stages of early childhood development.
Developed by a doctoral researcher in dance pedagogy and teacher practice, each class is carefully crafted to ensure students develop vital physical, cognitive and social and emotional skills, all the while celebrating and cherishing the joy and vibrancy of childhood.
As your child grows with us, they'll feel a sense of accomplishment and pride as they progress through the Pocket Rocket levels.
Beginning on the Launchpad, they'll develop crucial fine and gross motor skills.
They'll then boost up to Countdown phase, where fun exercises will increase their understanding of concepts such as time, space and numbers.
And before you know, they'll be ready to Blast Off! Their confidence and self-esteem will soar week after week and they'll be ready to take on the world… or the universe!
Among our curriculum resources, we're delighted to be an affiliate Leap 'N Learn studio.
Leap 'N Learn is an effective, safe, progressive, and developmentally appropriate dance program for creative movement to beginning ballet. Designed by master teacher Beverly Spell and expert child psychologist Dr. Annie Spell, the curricula combine the healthiest practices for teaching children ballet technique, while simultaneously encouraging pretend play amongst the youngest students to maintain a positive and nuturing environment.
Want to know more about what the Pocket Rocket revolution can do for your child? Feel free to email email@example.com to speak with the director about what makes our preschool dance classes different from the rest.
Looking for Inner West preschool dance classes with a twist? Then look no further. Pocket Rockets are here to get your child ready to blast off!
Monday 9:30am-10:00am
Wednesday 10:00am-10:30am
Saturday 9:00am-9:30am
Monday 10:05am-10:35am
Wednesday 10:35am-11:05am
Saturday 9:30am-10:00am
Tuesday 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-10:30am
Don't see a time that suits? Then get in touch to register your interest for another day/time.
$135 for a 10-week term
Fill out our enrolment enquiry form to select your desired class, and we'll send you a link to our portal to complete your registration in just a few minutes.
We've tried dance classes before, but we didn't really like it. Is this really that different? Yes! We don't believe in Toddlers and Tiaras or Dance Moms type classes. We're down to earth, bright and full of energy. As soon as you step into the studio, you'll see that we're a different kind of dance studio – from the kids' paintings on the wall, to the chill out area for students, and the comfy couches for parents – this is a place where you'll feel at home from the very start.
Can you accommodate different abilities? We appreciate the unique differences of every child and believe that anyone and everyone should be able to benefit from dance. If you have concerns or would like to discuss the needs of your child further and how we can give them the best experience possible, then just get in touch with us!
What do we wear? There are no mandatory tutus or dresses here. Don't want to wear pink or purple? No problems! Our Pocket Rockets are free to dress to express themselves as they see fit. We recommend comfy clothes that kids can move about in, such as a leotard or top, and either shorts, leggings or a skirt. Of course, if your little one loves nothing more than getting dressed up in a tutu for class, that's cool too!
What ages are the classes for? Our Pocket Rocket program is tailor-made for ages 3.5-6. Keeping the developmental needs of our littlest students in mind, we have carefully crafted two different stages of action-packed dancey fun!
Launchpad: 3-4 year olds
Countdown: 4-5 year olds
Blast Off!: 5-6 year olds
Where are you located? Our classes are conveniently located in the inner west at our purpose-built St Peters studio. Located at 3B, 1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd, we share the same complex as the Sydney Rockclimbing Gym and Trapeze School. Head in the driveway, follow the ramp down and turn right. There's plenty of parking too and a café on-site too!
Should I stay during the class? Some schools don't allow parents to watch during classes, other schools ensure that parents stay. We say – "whatever works for you works for us!" Some children are able to get more out of their class times when they're not able to see their loved ones… others are more relaxed knowing that they're around. Feel free to talk to your class teacher if you are unsure! A lot of our Pocket Rocket parents love to drop their children off, see them start off the class, then duck to the on-site café for a moment of quiet time before they return for the end of the class.
I really want to join, but we can't make these class times! Then get in touch! If we have enough interest, we may be able to set up another Pocket Rocket class.
We've taken the fuss and fluff out of preschool dance classes. Gender-neutral, energetic, and bold – we let kids be kids and encourage them to unleash their potential and develop a unique sense of self.
Securing a spot in the coolest preschool dance program around is easy.
To register for a class, just fill out the form below and let us know which class you'd like to attend.
One of our friendly crew members at Misson Control will be in touch via email in no time.
Studio 4, 1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters NSW 2044
02 9550 1305
Find out how we're making a difference in the dance world.


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Educators across Virginia and the country are asking themselves how they can better work toward creating more inclusive schools where every student knows that they can truly belong, achieve, and contribute to their school community. This question is being asked with more urgency and frequency in response to documented increases in incidents of bias and prejudice at schools and in communities.
In fact, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has had to respond to a 1,300% increase in requests for support after incidents of bias, bullying, or discrimination between FY15 and FY17.
To support school administrators, educators, staff, and students, VCIC has compiled the following resources:
Activities & Curriculum
- Addressing Current Events in Age-Appropriate Ways: Learning about the Confederate Flag Controversy
- Anti-Semitic Incidents: Being an Ally, Advocate and Activist
- #CharlottesvilleCurriculum: Anti-Racist Resources
- Confederate Monuments and their Removal
- Decision Making in Times of Injustice
- Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate
- Resources for Teaching After Charlottesville
Articles, Podcasts, & Webinars
- Considerations after Incidents of Bias
- Critical Practices for Anti-Bias Education
- The Dos and Dont's of Talking to Kids of Color About White Supremacy
- Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories About Bias and Injustice
- Let's Talk: Discussing Race, Racism and Other Difficult Topics With Students
- Podcasts to Help You Talk with Your Kids About Charlottesville
- Resources for Educators to Use in the Wake of Charlottesville
- Responding to Hate and Bias at School
- Speak Up! Responding to Bias and Bigotry
- When Hate is in the Headlines: Resources for K-12 Educators (Webinar)
- Anti-Bias Building Blocks: An Elementary Curriculum
- Anti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young Children
- Beyond Heroes and Holidays: A Practical Guide to K-12 Multicultural, Anti-Racist Education and Staff Development
- Social Justice Book List
- Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice


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Twenty months is a long time in the world of technology – especially when it comes to Tablets.
Back in February 2014, I spent a King's Ransom on the (then) all-singing-all-dancing Asus Transformer – a sort of Tablet/Laptop hybrid running on Android. Fast forward to now and this shiny bit of tech is being donated to Oliver (our nephew) in pursuit of his techy-development – and as a surprise extra Christmas pressy! Yo Ho Ho!
Out with the old…
So, why get rid of such a good bit of tech? Well, when I bought it, it was (almost) the perfect travelling companion – excluding Ann – but it didn't handle blogs very well in terms of suitable apps, and from a business perspective, being Android, it didn't import Office files with enough accuracy – especially the complex ones that I was creating. However, at the time, it was a good compromise given that full-blown Windows on a Tablet, just didn't exist.
Well it does now! Quite by chance, I was looking through the latest CPC catalogue last week (not known for their tech, more for their electrical accessories) and spotted a Tablet, with a 10.1 inch screen, Windows 8.1, 64 bit, pre-installed, PLUS a year's subscription to Office 365 – all for less than £200. OK, I didn't recognise the brand name – Linx – but from the research I'd carried out, they got pretty good write-ups. In these days of Apple and Samsung dominating the market, it's good to find some smaller operations that can produce such a high-end piece of kit.
..and in with the new
It was an unbelievable price given the spec – and a bargain much too good to pass by. The only downside was that sometimes I really like using a keyboard, as I find that typing for long periods on a screen can get pretty uncomfortable.
Another coincidence then, as I was scouring Amazon for the last few Christmas bits and pieces, and came across a separate keyboard made by the same company, especially for this Tablet, that automagically attaches itself – more-or-less transforming it into a laptop (and making it look and feel a lot like my original Asus Transformer!).
Detachable Keyboard
So, any downsides? Well, the front and rear camera by today's standards are pretty low-end – 2 megapixels. There's not much on-board storage (but this can be boosted by plugging in a separate microSD card). The mains charger looks very frail, and will need packing very carefully and kept out of drafts!
All-in-all, I'd say, this is the closest you'll get to the office-in-your-pocket for less than £200! A great find!!!
Blogging since 2004, about the significant people, places, sights and sounds of my world. Now dabbling with retirement! 👍😁


text: I missed you. Yeah, you. Even if you've never read any of these articles in previous seasons, I missed you. Living in a void existence with no football for almost 7 months is more than my soul can handle. The offseason has come and gone, and as much as the players surely appreciate the recuperation time, I am glad it is over. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and this is never more evident than on week one of the preseason, when most of the first string players (especially on offense) are doing TV interviews in the middle of plays and we love it. The lack of football has starved us to the point where we are ecstatic about feasting on bread crumbs. And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way. So, with no further adieu, here's what caught my football thirsty eyes tonight:


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Big Announcement: Megastar's Son-In-Law Debut Film TitledMay 23, 2018 10:51
(Image source from: Twitter.com/kalyaandhev)
Big Announcement: Megastar's Son-In-Law Debut Film Titled:- Megastar Chiranjeevi turned out to be a path breaker of Telugu cinema and a bunch of actors made their debut and proved their mettle through his support. Now his son-in-law Kalyaan Dhev is making his debut as lead actor with a breezy romantic entertainer. The movie has been titled Vijetha and the makers announced the title today. Vijetha happens to be the title of Megastar Chiranjeevi's yesteryear super hit film.
(Image Source: Twitter.com/VaaraahiCC)
Rakesh Sashi is directing this romantic entertainer and Malvika Nair is the female lead. Top cinematographer Senthil Kumar is working for this project and Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music composer. Top producer Sai Korrapati is bankrolling Vijetha on Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram banner. The movie has been slated for release during the end of this year. Kalyaan Dhev has been specially trained before he is making his debut in Tollywood


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GSA officials announced plans to rebrand Special Item Number 520-20 on September 20th. The SIN will act as the official Data Breach Response and Identity Protection Services offering on the Professional Services Schedule. GSA hopes that this move will offer industries and agencies more flexibility and responsiveness.
Ordering offices will "now have the ability to obtain specifically what is needed for their immediate situation," explained Stephanie Kenitzer, professional services category community manager.
The new SIN offers "identity monitoring and notification of Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information, identity theft insurance and identity restoration services, and protect (safeguard) the confidentiality of PII and PHI."
The changes will occur with the next solicitation refresh, projected for mid-October.
When a competitive number of vendors are on schedule, GSA plans to swap identity protection services from the current blanket agreements to the SIN.
For more information see the official statement.


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According to the Dota 2 website, Valve tailored the current viewing experience specifically for the game with custom elements you might not see for other events. The company has added Live DVR features that make rewind available as soon as you load the platform, and if you don't want to chat in the general chat room, you can create custom channels for you and your friends.
The website clearly still needs a lot of work before it can become a bona fide Twitch rival. It still doesn't have a lot of features to offer and still has no way to broadcast your gaming sessions. If Valve chooses to keep developing it, though, then what we're seeing is but a small glimpse of its future.


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So what do you do for Memorial Weekend?
If you're in Tasmania, you can do some insane surfing.
If you're Jed Mildon, you can do the first-ever triple back flip on a BMX bike:
If you live in south Florida, you could smash into a bunch of other cars and get in a shoot-out with the local LEO's:
[Looks like whoever shot this video thinks he's the next Abraham Zapruder and wants to cash in on his dumb luck. Or he was threatened by the cops for documenting what will likely end up as yet-another police brutality case.]
We just went to the zoo, then watched NCIS And Criminal Minds reruns.
Monday, May 30, 2011
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GARDEN OF HOPE – A journey in a different direction.
Have you ever felt like you don't know where you are going
in life? You wonder why you are here? What's the use?
Garden of Hope provides answers to these questions and more.
Garden of Hope is a transformational ministry – people helping
people journey to find answers to some of life's most troubling
questions. January 2017 marked the beginning of our newest
ministry at Love INC-a ministry that instills hope in the lives
of others and empowers them to explore their past, accept their
present and embrace their future. Garden of Hope is a journey
of new beginnings for those willing to look at life with a
new perspective. It will be a night of new beginnings for those
willing to look at life with new perspective.
Classes Offered Include
Affirming Potential – Mandatory for all who attend
Additional Optional Classes
Fundamentals of Faith
Fundamentals of Money Management
Search for Significance
Classes will run for 12-weeks, every Tuesday night
from 6-8 PM. Childcare and transportation can be
provided. Classes will be held at Titusville Church of Christ
on the corner of Main and Perry (221 W. Main Street).
Please register by calling the Love INC office at (814) 827-4882.
Classes are open to everyone regardless of faith or lack
thereof and at NO CHARGE. All materials provided.


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AOL's list of most frequently-seen junk e-mail subject lines for the month of May 2005:
Who makes the Best Burger? Take our Survey!
3 Steps To Great Legs!
I get cable tv for free!
Great Stock Choice, High Gains This Week!
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better nutrition starts now
Let us Buy you an Xbox 360 or PS3
AOL Investment Pick!
2006 Models Have Arrived
If you or your station is sending emails to your listeners and want to have them opened and read, there are several things you can learn from the above:
- avoid exclamation points,
- make sure your subject line never sells anything or reads like a hype,
- let your loyal listener know why you're writing to them and why they should care about your message (make it as personal as possible).
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