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I was recently gratified to learn of a survey of American mothers concluding that three is the most stressful number of children for a woman to have. Discovering this pleased me since my husband and I have three young kids, twin 6-year-olds and a 2-year-old, and we often feel harried by the relentlessness of parenting them. After reading the stories—to which, incidentally, several friends and my brother sent me links—I realized we were not alone in sensing that we were outnumbered and…Continue
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This afternoon, I carried a small handful of cookies into the yard, one—well, maybe two—for me and one for each of my three kids.
"Ooo!" squealed my 6-year-old son. "How many? How many?"
"When someone brings you a treat, you don't say, 'How many'!" I scolded. "You say, 'Thank you.'"
"Thank you!" cried Griffin, grabbing his cookie and loping off across the grass.
As I watched him go, I found myself worrying that he might turn into "that guy": the one avidly pumping…Continue
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Last night I met up with some ladies for drinks and weary of confronting what ails the world—the crisis in Syria, the monster in Cleveland, the Mother's Day shooting in New Orleans—we opted instead for sharing some essentials within our reach.
First came a primer on bikini waxes. One of our cohort had recently visited the aesthetician she regularly sees, and so she reasonably assumed that the practitioner had examined her file before setting to work on her undergrowth. But when my…Continue
Greetings from the Tampa Bay :) My name is Lea, and I am the author of Mother Baby Child - http://motherbabychild.blogspot.com. I started this blog to share my experience in having a baby just before my 1st son was about to turn 18 years old, as well as what life is like as a married mom after being single for so many years. I also blog about Christianity, baby and child stages, homeschooling, ADHD, Autism, Blog Marketing, etc. I share a lot on that blog during the non-summer seasons.
I also have a new healthy lifestyle choices and weight loss blog - http://burnfatloseweightgetskinnyfeelgreat.blogspot.com - to accompany my Skinny Body business. I am working hard to complete the design of this new blog, so that I can provide valuable health lifestyle and weight loss information, as well as to share a solid opportunity for moms that want / need to make money by working at home.
I invite you to explore my blogs and provide your feedback.
I have GFC and my network links on both of them.
Now that my baby is older, I have more time to meet the moms. I am really excited about this!
I look forward to reading your blog and networking with you here at MBC :)
Hugs & Blessings!
Hi there and welcome from The Girlz Korner in south Tampa where you'll find light, witty and rather entertaining articles on every topic imaginable from beauty, health, fashion, parenting, sex and everything else in between. So if you get a chance to kick back and exhale, if only for a brief moment, we'd love to have you. Hope you enjoy your stay :) http://www.thegirlzkorner.com
Welcome to MBC! We are glad to have you here. We look forward connecting more with you here. I'm a Super Mama who has a family friendly blog. I also have a weekday blog hop called Exposure 99%. Come find out for yourself. This weekday blog hop helps you get more dedicated readers and blog followers. Hope you link up weekly. If you have any questions about how to link up do not hesitate to let me know.
Visit me @ One moment in time, I'll sure return the love :-)
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Welcome! This is such a great club to be part of. My name is Shanna and my blog is www.FreeingMyFamily.com
I provide bloggers with training, support and a fully optimized, low tech, "ready to start blogging" blog platform. I struggled for a couple years with my old blog teaching myself how to set it up, optimize it and monetize it. Everything changed for me when I started my new blog. I don't have to do all of the background stuff anymore. I simply write on and promote my blog. Huge weight lifted. Plus, within a few days of starting I was already getting leads, daily!
I also write about couponing. Along with blog "how-to's", home businesses, being the mom of a 20 month old girl and more. I am in the process of moving my coupon database and printables to the new, super awesome platform.
Anyhoo, I hope you make some great contacts here. Feel free to shout if you have questions.
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Little Prince actually made it through the night only crying once. I am so glad. He was awake in his room playing when I went to sleep but he was content! I am so happy to be rested. He is in a better mood today too and that makes us all happy.
By the way, I made a cake as a treat for the kids (I have been doing that almost every day lately) and the kids ate it WRONG!! LOL look at this


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Jamie Namock, Gilbert Realtor
I am a realtor living in Gilbert and the east valley Since 1987. I sell residential re-sale, new build, town homes and land in greater Phoenix area with a special focus on Gilbert homes.
I was born in Chadron Nebraska in 1971 the youngest of 3 children. My parents moved us from state to state as a child going from Chadron to Denver, CO to Laramie, WY to Centreville VA and finally to Phoenix, AZ (Awhatukee). Every house we lived in my dad was always repairing and upgrading. I began to learn the things the he was doing and started by taking things apart, putting them back together and constructing things of my own, working with my hands felt very satisfying. I graduated High School from Corona Del Sol in Tempe and then went on to college to earn an associates degree in mechanical engineering and auto mechanics. I then went in the field of auto repair got married as was working for Advanced Goodyear Auto Service and finally Power Toyota of Tempe . There I achieved the Highest level of A.S.E. Certifications, Master Certified technician and L1 certified (advanced auto diagnostics). During this time my wife was working with a local real estate firm, Realty firm The Alliance Group, as a receptionist. She was so excited about real estate that it caught my attention. With my skills of fixing things and her wanting to be a Realtor inspired us both to get our real estate license. Initial we began by fixing and flipping homes then it blossomed into her selling homes with my assistance. Finally my wife decided to pursue a career as a flight attendant to gain medical benefits and free flights as well. This was the time when I left Power Toyota and became a full time Realtor in Gilbert. I have never looked back.
I bring my own level of integrity and service to each of my clients. I boast a 100% sold rate of all my home listing*. I feel if you are not happy with the level of service I provide, you can fire me. With my service, knowledge, skills and website I help dozens of home buyers and sellers buy and sell homes each year. I have a referral program that allows people to lower their costs when selling or buying as home (ask me how). For buyers I don't need to sell you anything. I focus on finding you the right home, the one you want to live in, not the house that will do for now. For Sellers I do not need to sell your home, I have a broad advertising campaign that attracts a buyer that likes your home as much as you do. With my competitive rates and high level of service I will help you acheive your goals when buying or selling a home. Mention this web page Gilbert Realtor and get 10% off your next home purchase or sale **.
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Let's have some mind-blowing, jaw-dropping wedding inspiration with today's James Ward Mansion Styled Shoot captured by Vanessa Joy Photography and styled by Faye and Renee Floral and Event Design. With the majestic, crystal chandelier along with all the creatives put together, this shoot is sure to inspire you darling readers.
About the Victoria Era Indoor Wedding Inspiration
Beginning with the draping of the long, reception table in a rich, dark blue velvet tablecloth, along with lush floral arrangements and additional candles throughout the table, this shoot easily gives off an ambiance that is truly warm and inviting.
The floral arrangements showcased jewel-toned specialty flowers such as anemones, ranunculus, sweet pea, garden roses, and so much more. These vibrant, gem-like flowers paired with a runner of silver candlesticks, in various heights and sizes, helped create a full spectrum of beauty. Anemones seemed perfect for this tablescape because of their soft, romantic look yet still making a distinctive and bold appearance.
The tablescape presented a unified and complete look by choosing silver trimmed white plates that was topped with light grey napkins. On these napkins laid a hand crafted menu that were graphically designed using Victorian details and dark blue accents. These menus matched the invitations that were individually sealed with a personal wax emblem.
The same dark blue velvet tablecloth from the reception table was carried onto the dessert table using the backdrop of the white, marble fireplace in the library with a regal backdrop that was created for the table using an assortment of silver candlesticks. This glowing ambiance sparkled as it reflected onto antique crystal decanters mixed throughout. For more vibrant jewel toned feel, small crystal glasses were filled with dark berries to accentuate the vibrant jewel-tones of the specialty flowers in bud vases.
Finally, to display the selection of desserts on the table, vintage silver platters and dishes were used for the lovely petit cakes by Bon Vivant New York who also created an intricate gold lace two tiered cake inspired by the Victorian era.
Photographer: Vanessa Joy Photography//Styling: Faye and Renee Floral and Event Design //Cake Designer: Bon Vivant New York //Dress Store: Castle Couture//Jewelry: Earth Treasures//Floral Designer: Faye and Renee Floral and Event Design//Reception Venue: James Ward Mansion//Hair Stylist: Modern Tekniques Salon//Submitted via Two Bright Lights
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Auto SuperShield recently had an opportunity to wrap a Bugatti Veyron in a partial mirror chrome wrap for one of our Miami customers. The Bugatti was originally royal blue and black, but the owner wanted a more eye catching color scheme. You can't get more eye catching than a bright, chrome wrap, so he chose to cover all the blue paint with silver chrome. Take a look at the wrap in progress at the Boca Raton installation center:
Some additional facts about this super car:
The production of Bugatti Veyron is really a technological and manufacturing feat of automobile engineering. The impressive specs had to meet a result that could be street legal and, with success, the Bugatti Veyron became the world's fastest and most powerful street legal vehicle available in its time.
The asking price of a Bugatti Veyron is over a million dollars. Even though the price point is high, Bugatti will still take a loss as development and tooling costs exceed the price point. During 2005 – 2011, the Bugatti company sold a total of 316 Veyrons and later introduced the Grand Sport in 2009 and Super Sport in 2010.
The Veyron 16.4 includes a 16 cylinder, 4 turbocharger engine capable of reaching 1,001 horsepower. It accelerates from start to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The braking is even more impressive, stopping at zero from 60 mph in less than 2.3 seconds. Braking at speeds beyond 124 mph causes the rear spoiler to deploy as a air brake and boost deceleration values by 0.6 g for a total braking potential of 1.3 g.
In order to remain stable at high speeds, the Veyron is set with three speed dependent driving modes. In standard mode, at speeds under 136 mph, the vehicle drives with a completely retracted spoiler. Over 136 mph, in handling mode, the car lowers its ride height, deploys the rear spoiler, and opens two underbody flaps that create an additional 771 pounds of downward force, without compromising exceptional turn dynamics.
Beyond the 233 mph threshold, the car must be set to top speed mode beforehand, even before the engine is started. While the car starts at top speed mode, it can revert to handling mode if the steering wheel is turned more than 90 degrees when going over 35 mph or even if you touch the brakes. There are other physical features that activate during top speed mode. The rear spoiler completely aligns with the body and the diffuser flaps are shut to keep the underbody completely leveled. The car drops to a clearance of 2.6 inches above the ground on the front side and 2.8 inches in the backside. This reduces the car's drag coefficient from 0.41 to 0.36 and to minimize strain on tires this configuration reduces the peak downward force from 771 – 120 pounds.
They specs described above are for the original Veyron 16.4. The other models such as the Veyron Grand Sport and Veyron Super Sport have slightly different specs. The Super Sport is currently the world's fastest production car. By: autosupershield


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Saturday vs Sunday racing
Not for the reasons most people think, but horse racing on Sundays might be coming to Caymanas Park real soon.
All over the world some of the most prestigious thoroughbred championship races are held on a Sunday: The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Japan Cup, Hong Kong Cup, Irish Derby, Haskell in New Jersey, Queens Plate in Toronto, English 1000 Guineas etc., etc., etc.
The late Father Sean Breen would hold Sunday Mass at Galway Racetrack and give a tip to the congregation. He was one of the best-known priests in Ireland for his delight in, and prowess on the turf, a canny tipster and a lucky racehorse owner. His definition of the spiritual dimension was comprehensive and allowed him to give betting tips to punters i.e., those who make a bet.
From the pulpit of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare, Father Breen sometimes dispensed sage advice during Mass to the schoolchildren in his congregation: "If you have a bet, stick to your first choice, and only gamble what you can afford to lose." Now before casting aspersions at Father Breen please read Matthew 7:5. Ireland is a deeply religious Catholic country.
When the issue of Sunday racing came up in the not too distant past, Gordon House sided with the Sunday Church and argued that crime and violence would increase as a result. Yours truly, an avid racing fan and having no dog in the hunt, no skin in the game as it were, would argue that there is no empirical evidence to suggest that crime increased because of Sunday racing or would decrease if the races were not held on a Sunday in the above countries.
With the Church and the then government against Sunday racing, why would it become a reality now? The Seventh Day Adventist Church is one of the fastest growing denominations in Jamaica. Their members have their footprints and fingerprints all over the current government, and as everyone will remember, the current governor general, appointed by an Adventist Prime Minister, in respect for his religious observances to which he is entitled, chose to swear-in the current Prime Minister for his previous term on a Sunday. That was, in the humble opinion of yours truly, totally disrespecting of Sunday worshippers.
The Sunday Church at the time, was so blindfolded or pre-occupied with the by then off -the-agenda Sunday racing that there was not even the squeak of a mouse to be heard from them. In other words they said diddly-squat. So, with the Adventist Church so dominant in Jamaican Society and in the government at large, could it be that they move this 'evil crime breathing' activity to a Sunday from their day of worship and in so doing keep the Sabbath Holy? If I were a gambling man I would be seeking odds on Parliament addressing the matter in the not too distant future?
For the nonce, the reality of Sunday racing might be a bridge too far. However, what needs more immediate attention by this administration is the Public General Holidays Act of 1895, which for the exception of National Labour Day, does not grant a subsequent day if the 'Holiday' falls on a Saturday addressing Sundays only. One would have thought that Pernell Charles, said to be a Sabbath keeper, would have addressed the issue when he was Minister of Labour.
This Parliamentary Act is so totally antiquated that it forbids newspapers from being printed on Public General Holidays but not radio or TV broadcast and stipulates for violators to be fined a paltry sum not exceeding twenty dollars!
Penalties must serve as a deterrent and not be a laughing matter. The 'holiness and or reverence' attached to Sundays must also apply to Saturdays and show that when the motto says 'out of many one people' it really meant to be that: Non-discriminate of all members of the society. The Minister of Justice has the power to declare a Public General Holiday as it were and should, in cases where a Public General Holiday falls on a Saturday, declare the preceding Friday as a holiday.
Hold the referendum today and an overwhelming majority of the people will vote in the affirmative.
- Howard Hamilton, C.D. J.P. is a former chairman of Caymanas Track Limited. He is the current president of Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.


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Still considering Labor Day travel plans for your family? Make crowded beaches and umbrella mazes a thing of the past with a holiday getaway to North Carolina's Brunswick Islands. Our 45 miles of pristine, uncrowded beaches will take you back to the beach vacations of your childhood. With a uniquely relaxed atmosphere and plenty of beach for your blanket, there is no better place to celebrate the end to a fun-filled summer. Our six island beaches house a collection of family-friendly activities perfect for saying farewell to summer. Be sure to check out these suggestions for ways to make the most out of your long weekend in North Carolina's Brunswick Islands.
Shallotte River Swamp Park
Families can experience the swamp like never before with an action-packed, high flying adventure. The park features a two and a half hour zipline tour, seven course adventure park, 50-foot Pelican Dive jump and more. Park owners did not want to sacrifice the beautiful, natural surroundings for adventure, but rather enhance guest experience by seamlessly weaving the two together. The park is uniquely designed around the landscape and rangers educate guests about the ecological benefits of the natural habitat. With an outdoor adventure perfectly suited for ages four and beyond, there is something for every member of the family.
Last Turtle Talks of the Year
In North Carolina's Brunswick Islands, summer is sea turtle season. For centuries our beaches have been home to loggerhead sea turtles, and every summer local sea turtle protection organizations offer free weekly family-friendly seminars to share important information about loggerhead sea turtle conservation efforts. These "Turtle Talks" are held late spring through summer, with the last of the popular events scheduled just before and over Labor Day weekend. Be sure to check the calendar of events and see if your family can make one of these fun and educational seminars.
Ingram Planetarium
Looking to expand your family's horizons this Labor Day holiday? Venture to Sunset Beach to explore the Ingram Planetarium. The state-of-the-art planetarium features an 85-seat SciDome Sky Theater with high definition digital projection and surround-sound system. Families can catch thrilling and educational programs about space exploration and astronomy before wondering through the many interactive exhibits.
Waterfront Dining
The vibrant communities of North Carolina's Brunswick Islands are home to countless culinary hot spots serving up the tastiest coastal creations. Whether families are craving seafood, home-style dishes or international cuisine, there is a dining experience for everyone. Some of the best parts of a beach vacation are the views, and the Brunswick Islands boast beautiful waterfront dining spots with a family friendly atmosphere. There are many great options that offer incredible views, fresh seafood and a friendly atmosphere.
Ice Cream Shops
Everyone loves a sweet treat, and lucky for families the Brunswick Islands have numerous local ice cream shops that serve up smiles every day. Each island and town has several spectacular ice cream choices as unique and individual as the islands that house them. Say cheers to the season with the signature treat of summer.
For even more family-friendly Labor Day travel ideas, be sure to visit www.NCBrunswick.com.


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House to start hearings on barangay, SK polls postponement next week
August 12, 2010 7:38 am
By Lilybeth G. Ison
MANILA, Aug. 11 — The committee on suffrage and electoral reforms in the House of Representatives is set to start next week hearings on proposals to postpone the barangay and Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) elections.
House committee chair and Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga on Wednesday said the hearing, which is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on August 18, will have resource persons from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), representatives from various political parties and Liga ng mga Barangay.
"We are scheduling an early committee hearing, even if the other committees have yet to be organized because of the urgency of the matter," he said.
President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III earlier said he wants the barangay and SK elections to push through in October.
"The preference of the President is for the barangay elections to go through in October. The reason behind this is we'd like to synchronize the elections in 2013," said Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda.
The Cavite solon said President Aquinos statement "carries a great weight, especially if we have to consider that majority in the House is supportive of the Presidents agenda."
"But it doesnt necessarily mean that that is the stand of the House, thats why we have to invite resource persons in these public hearings," he noted.
Several bills are already pending in the Lower Chamber calling for the postponement of the barangay and SK elections, saying the government may not have enough funds to conduct such. (PNA)


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Girl in a Coma is from San Antonio, Texas, so a country influence seems inevitable. But on their cover of Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight," like every other cover they do, the trio puts their own spin on it, and the new video illustrates their old school sensibility meets contemporary rockabilly punk.
Singer Nina Diaz told Spinner.com the video is inspired by a scene in the Elvis film Roustabout. Check it out!
Gotta love the lesbians in the band wearing the matching shirts. It's like Boys II Men but awesome.


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Love for Beginners
Love for Beginners
Country: Japanese
Status: Completed
Released: 2012
Genre: Romance
Tsubaki Hibino (Emi Takei) is a young teenage girl with a talent for styling other people's hair. Yet, Tsubaki suffers from low self-esteem and isn't very comfortable styling her own hair. She also has a tendency to dress old-fashioned. She's teased at high school because of this. One day, popular male student Kyota Tsubaki (Tori Matsuzaka) targets Tsubaki for teasing. Kyota Tsubaki holds sway over the entire classroom and is quite a playboy. Inexplicably they fall in love. Meanwhile, Kyota Tsubaki has commitment issues ...
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This is an alphabetical list of our songs. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our ken, there are songs in the database that do not show up on this list. They're in there, though. You can search by topics in the "Categories" drop-down menu to the right of the screen, and you should get all songs linked to a category. If you want to see all songs written by a Seattle Granny, click on her name in the "tags" cloud.
Copyright and Use Notice
The Seattle Raging Grannies are pleased to share their lyrics with anyone who wishes to use them non-commercially as a form of protest, and not for entertainment, as long as credit is given. Our lyrics are not to be used commercially, or for personal gain, or for profit in any way, including but not limited to recording and performing.
Afghan Smart Bombs
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
And the Band Played On
Angela's Marrying Corporate Person
Another Four Years?
Another Way
At Last
Axis of Evil
Back of the Bus
Bad Old Days
Ban Nukes
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Be Kind to Your Corporate Friends
Be Kind to the Mentally Ill
Beatles Medley
Beneath the Nuclear Umbrella
Beware "Free Trade"
Bicycle Song
Billions and Billions
Blackwater, Blackwater
Blackwater Men
Blues from the Right
Bomb Iraq
Bring Back Our Tax Dollars
Bring 'Em Home, Georgie
Bring the Billions Home
Bring the Troops Back Home
Bush Barrel Polka 2007
Buy, Buy Our Brand!
Campaign Finance Reform
Campaign Time
Can You Hear Me Now, Verizon?
Capitol Ship
Cast Your Vote
Chemical Restaurant
Cheney/Rove/Reichert Rally
Church and State
Clean Up Is Job Number One
Clean Up the Waste
Clearcut the Forest
Coal Train Passes Me
Code Pink Is Coming to Town
Coffee- Java Jive
Come on Children Everywhere
Come Together
Congress Wants Our Social Security
Corporate Farm
Corporate-Free Schools
Corporate Tomatoes
Corporate Veggies
Corporations Are Persons Now!
Criminal Grans
Cuba, Cha Cha Cha
Cycle of Abuse
Cycle of Abuse- 2
Danger in the Night
Dangerous Grannies
Deck the Halls (Nuclear Folly)
Democracy, Hypocrisy
Democracy's a Dream
Dioxin- What a Toxin!
Diversity, Humanity
Dolphin Song
Domestic Violence
Don't Make War
Don't Make War on the "Axis"!
Doo Dah – Immigrants
Doo Dah – Grannies
Down By The Riverside
Dream of Peace
Eighty-Seven Billion
End of FFTF
Enough Is Enough
Estamos Trabajandro
Extraordinary Rendition
Fair Share
Follow the Money
Foursquare Election
Fraud's What It's All About
Free Market Trot
From the Prisons of Guantanamo
Full Sovereignty
Gaggle Against Abuse
Gaggle Against Caps
Gaggle Against Coal
Gaggle Against Cuts
Gaggle Against Everything
Gaggle Against Foreclosures
Gaggle Against G.E.s
Gaggle Against Greed
Gaggle Against Guns
Gaggle Against Hate (LGBT)
Gaggle Against War
Gaggle Against WTO
Gaggle for Peace
Gaggle No More Nukes
Gay Pride Comes to Town
Georgie, Porgie
Get Out Now!
Get Outta Town!
Getting Together
Give Us a Beach
Glory, Glory Halliburton
Glory of War
GM Foods Are Good for Me
Goodbye, Birth Control!
Got Gas?
Grandma's Fate
Grannies Against Stuff
Grannies Against War Toys
Granny with an Attitude
Groped by the TSA
Grow GDP
Guns and Bombs
Half the Sky
Hanford Cleanup
Hanford Hearing, 11/2/05
Hanford Victory Party
Happy Birthday Shirley 2012
Healthcare Song
Healthcare- Yet Again
Heard It Through the Pope-vine
Hey, Look Us Over
Hinda's Birthday Song (2011)
Hit The Road Bush
Hokus Pokus
Housing Song
Hush Little Planet
I Can See Clearly Now
I Had an SUV
If I Only Had a Brain
If We Cannot Find Osama, Bomb Iraq
I Loved My Civil Rights
Immigration, I've Been Thinking
Immigration- Xmas tune
Impeachable Crew
Impeachment in the Wind
Imprisoned in Guantanamo
Initiative 297
Invincible Shirley Morrison
Iraq Sanctions
Iraq Smart Bombs
It Ain't Gonna Rain No More
It Ain't Necessarily So
It's a Grand Old Flag
It's a Sad Old Flag
It's Later Than You Think
It's Time for an Income Tax
Jobless Recovery
Just Say No to War
Legitimate Rape
Less Wealth for the Rich and War
Let the Whole World Sing
Let's Bring Johnny Home
Liberation Rap
Listen Congress
Little Voices
Little Brown Drug
Lobby Days Are Here Again
Look Around You
Look at Wal-Mart
Mammogram Song
Medicare Battle Hymn
Mockingbird Schools
Monsanto's Chemical Restaurant
Monsanto Song
My Least Favorite Things
No More Waste
Nuclear Happy Birthday
Obama, We Don't Need the Wars
Ode to the Mentally Ill
Oh Medicare, My Medicare
Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?
Oh Little Land of Gaza
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Oh, North Korea
On the Streets Where We Live
On the Sunni Side of the Street
On Top of the White House
On Top of Old Smoky
On Wisconsin
Our Favorite Things
Over There
Pack Up Your Missiles
Peace in the World
Peace Is Breaking Out All Over
Peace, Peace
Peace, Peace (against gender violence)
Prime Time Slime
Profiling Opera
Profit Bells
Radical Environmentalists
Radical New Economists
Radical Environmentalists – XL Pipeline
Raging Grannies Are Conspiring
Real Health Care We Cry!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Rock-a-bye Baby
Safe Sex
Saints- Coal
Saints- Environment
Saints- Health/Mental Health
Saints- Labor
Saints- Welfare
Saints for Peace
Saints- Human Rights
Santa Bush
Santa Doesn't Like War Toys
Scary Blues
School of the Assassins
Scientists' Lament
Securities, Securitas!
Sing Out
Single Payer Blues
Slow Down Ye Frantic Shoppers
Someone to Watch Over Me
Song of Wall Street
Stand and Deliver
Take Care of You!
Take Down the Wall (Palestine)
Take Good Care of Yourself
Taking Care
Tax Avoidance
Tax the Banksters
Tax the Rich
The Atom
The Bad Old Days
The Battle Hymn of Women
The Bells Are Ringing
The Brothers Koch
The Condom Song
The Immigrants' Song
The Planet's Getting Hot
The Rapture
The System
The Wall (Palestine)
Their Money Lies in Other Countries
There Are Women in Our Town
There Is a Bomb on Trident Subs
There's a Rental in This Town
There Is Nothing Like a Base
There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
There's No Business Like Clothes Business
There's No Business Like War Business
This Can Is Your Can
This Green Human
Three Raging Grannies
Three Strikes
Little Brown Drug
Torture Song
Two Million People Are in Jail
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Revitalization Not Retirement: A Case for Transformative Professional Development that Echoes the Voices of Eight Veteran Literacy Teachers
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Guided by the central question "How do professional development opportunities regarding the use of running records effect the thinking and practice of veteran teachers ?", this study investigated the way in which eight highly experienced literacy teachers learned to use formative assessment to guide instruction of a student at risk of failure in reading. From the most veteran teacher with thirty-three years to the "baby" with fifteen years of service to children, they represented a seasoned group of early childhood professionals willing to grapple with formative assessment, a concept for which all admitted they had been ill-prepared. Through this action research project, intentionally undergirded by constructivist principles, the researcher facilitated a series of eight study groups designed to engage these seasoned educators in the challenges of change. Participants engaged in structured interviews, coding and analysis of focal students' running records, audiotaped reading lessons and journal writing. They videotaped administrations of the Developmental Reading Assessment which, in turn, served as teaching vehicles facilitating collegial and systematic observation of students' literacy skills. All focal students made significant gains. The study's overarching aim was to elucidate a paradigm of professional development that recognizes the distinctive learning needs of veterans as articulated by veterans. Sub questions included: •How do veterans perceive and report shifts in their thinking in regards to assessment "now and then"? •What particular aspects of this professional development experience do veterans say support these shifts? What is challenging to them? •In what observable /measurable ways can these shifts in thinking be linked to changes in assessment practices? •To what extent does context [classroom /school /system] impact thinking shifts and accompanying changed practices? Data analysis leads the researcher to draw the following implications about professional development for the highly experienced educator: 1) professional support requires co-construction based on self-analysis interwoven with systemic requirements 2) veterans value and seek time to observe and reflect upon actual student work with research as an informant 3) although content is critical, format with opportunities to practice new strategies and take risks, mentored by a knowledgeable colleague, appears to be more transformative 4) collegial interaction can make or break the teacher's disposition to learn and grow in a school; research participants were adamant about the need for generous direct and indirect support of the principal in this regard.
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Tonight was supposed to feature a guest post, but unfortunately it has yet to materialize, so before it gets too late I'll just do it myself. If I fail the test because of this..
So you're not allowed to place a salt container next to a container of kutach because we're afraid that the kutach will splash into the salt and then you'll put that salt into meat. Since the kutach is not batul you have therefore committed a great sin and will undoubtedly burn for an extended period of time in the eternal barbecue that is New Haven, CT. Oh, sorry, I meant hell. Same difference.
You are allowed to put a container of vinegar next to kutach though, because even if the kutach splashes over it'll be batul. Obviously this is only b'dieved, not l'chatchilah.
So let's say you want to eat salami sandwiches on your picnic, but cousin Vinny is a vegetarian and insists on dainty mustard and watercress delights for his lunch? And let's say there's no watercress in the house, so he has to settle for some cheddar. So do you have to beat up cousin Vinny, or can you compromise and both eat on the picnic? Did I mention that for various involved reasons, Vinny can't carry a backpack, so you'll have to carry all the supplies? Not that it matters anyway, because all you have is an ancient lunch pail. At least you have separate containers for the sandwiches. Because as you may have guessed, there's no problem with taking these two delicious victuals along with you. Why is the law this way? After all, in the precious case, you had something which could possibly be mixed with meat, and is therefore forbidden, while here you have meat and milk together, in perfect harmony, and no one seems to mind! In fact, that's exactly why it's allowed. Because we trust you to mind the foodstuffs and make sure that they don't mix, because while a person might not be too careful when it comes to mere possibilitys, he sure is scrupulous when it comes to close cases like this. A bit ironic, isn't it, that you're allowed to do something that has a greater chance of going wrong than something which doesn't?
There is still one concern of course, and that is whether you're allowed to share that mustard you thoughtfully provided for Vinny's cheddar. See, you take one bite out of that salami sandwich, and you realize that what it dealt needs, besides to be washed down with Coca-Cola Classic, is some mustard. Good thing that at this juncture cousin Vinny is able to call some of his mafioso friends and arrange for a single bottle of Coke to be brought to the picnic. So can you share the Coke? Was Vinny classy enough to have his friends provide two cups, or are the two of you stuck, one with his mustard and one with his Coke? A tragic ending indeed.
But indeed, hope lurks in the hearts of man, and not only do you discover two cups growing in the bushes, but Vinny remembers that when he was making his original sandwhich he had mustard'ed it before realizing that there was no watercress in the house. The result? Felicitous bliss. How cute.
Monday, January 12, 2009
A Halachic picnic with cousin Vinny
Tonight was supposed to feature a guest post, but unfortunately it has yet to materialize, so before it gets too late I'll just do it myself. If I fail the test because of this..
26 comments:
- Farbrengen said...
I'm really sorry... Morah Farbrengen has been very busy... Soon soon b"H.
- January 12, 2009 at 10:26 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Salachti. Btw, impressive there on the post/comment time. I think that could be a record.
- January 12, 2009 at 10:30 PM
- Anonymous said...
Reminds me of Dr. Dougie Hauser....(sp?)
- January 12, 2009 at 10:50 PM
- Just like a guy said...
I googled that, read the article on wiki, and yes you did spell it incorrectly. And yes, I have no idea what you're talking about.
- January 12, 2009 at 10:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
Well, Vinny is Doogie's best friend. And a play on the words - Dougie's bbq... and then Vinny having the cheese...oh well...you get it, you get it, you don't you don't...
- January 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Oh wow. I see. Yeah, I was a little young when this show was running.
- January 12, 2009 at 11:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
- January 12, 2009 at 11:54 PM
- Nemo said...
When you picture kutach, what do you imagine?
- January 13, 2009 at 7:14 AM
- Anonymous said...
Feta cheese.
- January 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM
- Yitzchak said...
Which is why if I go for any smicha at all it's gonna be safrus or shchita. In my circles if you have a yoreh yoreh you're expected to do one of two things. A: sit in clay qodesh (one of my circles) or B: Get to work on your yadun yadun because you just proved you could do it (the other, MO circle)
- January 13, 2009 at 9:13 AM
- Just like a guy said...
Nemo: nastiness.
Anon: not the way the Gemara describes it.
Modeh: yoreh deah is very practical. The goal, at least in lubavitch, is to know what shaila to ask, not to become a Dayan.
- January 13, 2009 at 9:46 AM
- Nemo said...
Modeh, aren't there JD or PhD prerequisites for Yadin Yadin?
- January 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM
- Cheerio said...
what the heck is kutach?
and why would you and cousin vinny be going on a picnic?
- January 13, 2009 at 12:32 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Nemo: in whose religion?
Cheerio: mouldy bread and sour milk...yum!
Whyever not? You never went on a picnic with your relatives?
- January 13, 2009 at 1:30 PM
- Yitzchak said...
I meant it's way too hard. I treasure my am ha'artzus and want to keep it intact as much as possible while still becoming a talmid chacham. :) And the yadun yadun isn't the normal track but if I was in YU I would be seen as an ideal candidate by everyone but myself.
Nemo: Not that I know of. Maybe you're thinking of the conservatives. They list their smichas as DD -- Doctor of Divinity -- so that they can get the full secular benefits. Most orthodox yeshivas will issue an English ksav horaah if necessary but JTS actually brags about it.
Kutach: The source of all the miraculous refuos in shas. Penicillin and cottage cheese combine to be a miracle cure.
- January 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Re: staying an am haaretz-shouldn't be too hard, even if you're in kollel in lakewood for twenty years.
Re: kutach: they used to eat it like we eat chummus. Crazy people.
- January 13, 2009 at 6:11 PM
- Nemo said...
TRS: like you eat chummus maybe. I've had a container of it in my fridge for two months now that has gone untouched. Chummus is backup food for me if I get snowed in or if there is ever a nuclear attack.
Modeh: I was under the impression that anyone spending eight years of their life learning smicha at YU would make sure to also walk out with a law degree or masters in English literature from Columbia. Maybe that's my wrong impression from reading too many rabbis' bios.
- January 13, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- Farbrengen said...
So, the dating posts were a little... boring? Meaningless for this crowd? Too serious?
Therefore, I had decided that I wanted to ditch that direction in my writing, and that's why this was so late.
But then, just today, I was asked to write about marriage.
Coincidental? Ironic? Whatever...
In any case, I was asked by a very close friend of mine, "Do you think I'm ready to get married?"
I never had before considered myself as sagacious enough to give haskama on the readiness of a marriage canidate, so I had to think and dig into my brain files about what I've learnt regarding such a question.
The answer that came to mind, and what I said to my friend went something like this:
Is anyone ever ready to get married? Do we wake up one morning and say "Wow, today's the day I feel i'm ready and mature enough to make a commitment for the rest of enernity!"?!?
Most likely not. If you look at marriage objectively, and put aside the passion and fringe benefits, you might question as to why anyone would possibly want to get married... You have to give so much of your time, energy, love, toil, and talent to someone else.
This though, is one of the keys to understanding if you're ready for such an eternal commitment.
If you are ready to give of yourself, your strenghths, and your very essence to another person, unselfishly and with true care and concern for that individual, then it's time to call the shadchan ;)
Then again, how many of us (even married ones of us) can honestly say that we can, or have, reached that stage?
Perhaps, just putting someone else's needs and desires on par with our own, is a big enough sign to know we are ready. And if we can't, then it's time to work on our good ol' Ahavas Yisroel.
I'm going to finish the marriage info. with a joke that will undoubtedly have you rolling your eyes, but all the same, here goes:
What's black and white and red all over?
A bochur on a first date.
The Mud Hole Moshul and question list will be coming soon enough, just thought I'd at least type up something quick to start with.
- January 13, 2009 at 7:44 PM
- EndOfWorld said...
what is kutach?
- January 13, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Mouldy bread and sour milk.
- January 13, 2009 at 10:04 PM
- Anonymous said...
Douglas (not related to Doogie H.) Kutach is a Prof. of Philosophy.
- January 13, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Now that I know that, what do I do?
- January 14, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Anonymous said...
I don't know, what do you usually do?
Maybe D. Kutach fell in the milky soup...
- January 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Cheerio said...
mouldy - am i the only one seeing something wrong with that spelling?
the question was less about going on the picnic, and more about what you're doing with a cousin vinny.
- January 14, 2009 at 11:40 AM
- Yitzchak said...
Only polymath genius roshei yeshiva get Columbia law degrees and two smichos. The rest of us mere mortals get one or the other not both.
TRS: Especially sitting in lakewood 20 years.
- January 14, 2009 at 12:36 PM
- Just like a guy said...
Anon: he'd have other issues.
Cheerio re: mouldy: yes
Re: you can choose your friends, not your relatives.
Re: 20 Lakewood stay: yeah, I suppose that would be a symptom of far greater issues.
- January 14, 2009 at 1:39 PM


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Top 25 movie and TV locations to visit in Ireland – From Father Ted to Game of Thrones
Fancy taking your lightsaber on a trip to Skellig Michael? What about a cup of tea at Father Ted's house, or an archery lesson at Winterfell?
Fancy taking your lightsaber on a trip to Skellig Michael? What about a cup of tea at Father Ted's house, or an archery lesson at Winterfell?
Star Wars and Game of Thrones have given Ireland an unprecedented stint in the TV and movie spotlight… but they're just the opening reel.
Movies and TV shows are a huge driver of travel – inspiring up to 35pc of visitors in their choice of destination, according to Tourism Ireland.
It helps then, that Ireland has such a rich repository of locations to offer and visit – from classics like The Quiet Man and Ryan's Daughter to more modern hits like Derry Girls, Line of Duty and, erm… Leap Year.
Here's our pick of the best TV and movie locations in Ireland that you can actually visit… let us know what you think!
1. Skellig Michael (Star Wars)
Where: The Skelligs,Co Kerry
Where else? Skellig Michael was already iconic. When the Millennium Falcon swooped in over the Atlantic on its way to Ahch-To in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), however, we knew Ireland was in for some dazzling big screen exposure.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) amped it up another level, with long scenes filmed not just on the Skelligs, but Malin Head in Co Donegal and on the Dingle Peninsula. Fans taking lightsabers and Jedi cloaks to Skellig Michael is just the start of it… a 'May the Fourth Be With You' festival is now an annual event.
More: The Skelligs: How to get to there, and get the most out of your trip
2. The Dark Hedges (Game of Thrones)
Where: Ballymoney, Co. Antrim
They may have appeared in Game of Thrones for all of a few seconds – when a cart carrying Arya Stark and friends trundles down the King's Road in Series 2 – but these swirling beech trees have become Northern Ireland's most iconic filming location.
The atmospheric avenue was first planted by the Stuart family of Gracehill House in the 18th century, but they could scarcely have imagined how dramatically those branches would twist and turn in the ensuing centuries. The thin tunnel of trees has highlighted the problems of screen tourism too, with traffic becoming an increasing issue as GoT grew into the biggest TV show on the planet.
More: The Causeway Coast in 12 Giant Steps: Our driving guide
3. Cong (The Quiet Man)
Where: Cong, Co Mayo
The Quiet what, now? Millennials could be forgiven for wondering how this dinosaur makes any list of the best movie locations in Ireland. But John Ford's classic, first released in 1952, is one of the most influential screen tourism hits of all time – and boy, has it stood the test of time. The movie itself has dated (cringely so, it could be said, in this #MeToo moment), but the locations seem as strong a draw as ever – from Ashford Castle, where John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara stayed, to the 'Quiet Man Bridge' at Lough Boffin and a museum and tours in the town itself.
More: Secret Ireland: Quiet man country
4. Curracloe Beach (Saving Private Ryan)
Where: Curracloe & Ballinesker, Co Wexford
You didn't know Curracloe was the location for the opening D-Day landing scenes in Steven Spielberg's World War II epic? You're not from Wexford, then.
The scenes involved members of the Reserve Defence Force, stunts, explosions and more in depicting one of the bloodiest battles in history, and one of cinema's most memorable opening acts. Curracloe was voted Ireland's Favourite Beach in our Reader Travel Awards 2019.
More: The Irish Bucket List: 30 things to do in Ireland before you die
5. Kilmainham Gaol (In the Name of the Father)
Where: Kilmainham, Dublin
In the Name of the Father (1993) was director Jim Sheridan's take on the story of the Guildford Four – four men falsely convicted of the 1974 Guildford pub bombings. Many of the jail scenes were filmed at this historic location, but it's not just Daniel Day Lewis and Co who have breathed new life into the creepy old interiors. Kilmainham has also featured in The Italian Job (1969), Michael Collins (1996) and The Wind that Shakes the Barley (see below, 2006), among others. It closed its doors as a prison in 1924, but is one of Dublin's top visitor attractions today.
More: Ireland's Top 10 visitor attractions revealed
6. Lough Tay (Vikings)
Where: Near Roundwood, Co Wicklow
Look at it! How is this lovely lake not in star every single movie filmed in Ireland? The Wicklow wonder does feature in several, however – thanks both to its good looks and handy location close to Dublin and Ardmore Studios.
Vikings (since 2013) is the most recent, though this was also a setting for Leap Year (2010), Becoming Jane (2007) with Anne Hathaway and a famous scene in John Boorman's Excalibur (1981), when the legendary sword is finally grasped by the rhinestone-encrusted hand of the Lady of the Lake.
Wicklow, once dubbed "the Hollywood of Europe" by Jane Seymour, is home to oodles of famous movie and TV locations, ranging from Michael Collins (1996, with a pivotal scene in the square at Rathdrum) to Dancing at Lughnasa (1998) and Camelot (1967). Powerscourt (see below) and Killruddery House (The Tudors, Camelot, Far and Away and My Left Foot, among others) are two of the top big house movie locations in Ireland. See the county's series of film drives here.
7. The Burren (Father Ted)
Where: Co Clare
It's tricky to choose just one location from Father Ted, but if we were pressed, the parochial house itself would have to be it. Glanquin Farmhouse is home to the McCormack family and – go on, go on – you can book tea and treats there from €10pp (advance bookings only, fathertedshouse.com). Other great locations in West Clare include the Very Dark Caves (Aillwee Caves), the Holy Stone of Clonrichart (The Burren) and further afield, Inis Oírr, which doubles as Craggy Island in the opening title sequence. It's hard to believe the show aired just 25 episodes, from 1995-1998.
8. Coumeenole (Ryan's Daughter)
Where: Slea Head, Co Kerry
"It was the best government we ever had," a local lady once told me. "It put Dingle on the map." It was Ryan's Daughter (1970), an old-school epic as richly associated with County Kerry as The Quiet Man is with Connemara. David Lean's classic was a game-changing production for the West of Ireland, showcasing the Atlantic scenery around Dingle and Dunquin to dramatic effect – and winning Freddie Young an Oscar for cinematography. More talked about than watched these days, the movie pits a triangular love story starring Robert Mitchum and Sarah Miles against the backdrop of 1916. Another key location is the breathtaking Inch beach.
More: Kerry like a local – 50 things to do in the Kingdom
9. Derry City (Derry Girls)
"I wanted to be an individual but my ma wouldn't let me."
Is Derry Girls this generation's Father Ted? Viewer reception has been rapturous, critical reaction a little more tempered, but one thing's for sure – Lisa McGee's irreverent sitcom has done something that would have seemed impossible in the 1990s: got people talking about the city for a positive reason.
You'll recognise lots of locations, including the 400-year-old City Walls and Derry's infamous murals, now joined by a giant depiction of the girls themselves on Badger's Bar on Orchard Street. Interestingly, several Belfast locations – like St Mary's University and Hunterhouse College – are used in the series too.
10. The Cliffs of Moher (The Princess Bride)
Where: Liscannor, Co Clare
Ireland's hero image? The Cliffs of Moher have appeared in numerous movies, including Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Leap Year (2010), Into the West (1992) and Hear My Song (1991). Our favourite has got to be their role as the Cliffs of Insanity in Rob Reiner's meta-fairytale fantasy. A brief but brilliant cameo. Leave them out? Inconceivable!
11. Connemara (The Guard)
Where: Bearna, Spiddal et al, Co Galway
Brendon Gleeson's masterpiece? Fans of Calvary (filmed in Sligo) might argue the point, but we love this depiction of an unorthodox garda and his misadventures throughout Galway and Connemara. Remote locations heighten the sense of surreality faced by Don Cheadle's FBI agent when he arrives to investigate, and you may also recognise a saucy cameo for Galway's g Hotel.
Connemara, unsurprisingly, has been the location for many movie shoots over the years, ranging from The Quiet Man (1952) to The Purple Taxi (1977), The Field (1990, see below), Black 47 (2018), TG4's Ros na Rún (of course), as well as Marley And Me (2008), where Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston's antics included getting stuck behind a flock of sheep at Lough Nafooey.
"She was so down to earth. She just chatted away with everyone. She was great with the dogs and sheep," Joe Joyce of joycecountysheepdogs.ie (pictured above with Aniston) once told The Irish Independent.
12. Silver Strand (The Count of Monte Cristo)
Where: Co Wicklow
A personal favourite. When the clouds clear, blue breaks through and sunshine spills over the cove, Co. Wicklow's Silver Strand could make the cover of Condé Nast Traveller. This is a private beach, which you pay to access through a camping park on the R750 south of Wicklow town – but it's worth it. Descending the steep steps towards the cove, you'll find caramel sands, electric green water and splashes of ivy, grass and honeysuckle tumbling down the cliffs. Amazingly, Silver Strand doubled as the Cote d'Azur in the Count of Monte Cristo (2002, above).
More: 8 brilliant beaches within an hour of Dublin…
13. Castle Ward (Game of Thrones)
Where: Castle Ward, Co Down
As we publish, some 26 Game of Thrones filming locations are accessible to the public in Northern Ireland. They range from Ballintoy Harbour (the Iron Islands) to Dragonstone (Fair Head and Downhill Demesne), the Dark Hedges (above) and beyond.
Castle Ward is among the best known, not just thanks to its role as home to the Starks at Winterfell (in its historic farmyard) but its evolution as a tourist attraction. Today, you can take a tour of the property, dress up in costume and even shoot arrows on the Winterfell Archery Raneg (gameofthrones-winterfelltours.com).
"Now, the number of visitors coming to see the real-life Winterfell has peaked at more than 2,500 a month," says Jacqui Bird, Visitor Experience Manager at the castle.
More: Game of Thrones Territory in Northern Ireland
14. Dublin (Sing Street)
Where: Synge St (and others), Dublin
It's not just Synge Street CBS that surprises in this classic dose of 1980s nostalgia (2016). You'll recognise Coliemore Harbour, Dalkey Island, Frederick Street North and more. Dublin, of course, has been the location for countless movies over the years, from Ulysses (1967) and John Huston's The Dead (1987) to The Commitments (1991), My Left Foot (1989), Intermission (2003) and Adam and Paul (2004). And that's not even starting on the opening credits to Fair City…
15. Sligo (Waveriders)
Where: Mullaghmore, Co Sligo (and others)
This 2008 documentary, directed by Joel Conroy, marked the arrival of Irish big wave surfing on the international scene… "a cold paradise", as Kelly Slater puts it. Several years before the 'Wild Atlantic Way' concept was born, scenes filmed at Mullaghmore, Co Sligo as well as the Cliffs of Moher, Antrim and Donegal (not to mention Hawaii), bring the mighty ocean right up into your face, aided by some inspired production choices (16mm cameras, Cillian Murphy's narration, or songs like The Undertones' Teenage Kicks). Surf lessons are readily available for visitors in Strandhill, Enniscrone and Bundoran… though Mullaghmore is best left to the pros.
More: 10 Best Wild Atlantic Way beaches
16. Enniscorthy (Brooklyn)
Where: Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Movie sets can be deceptive. Did you know Rick's Bar in Casablanca, for example, was filmed entirely in a California studio? Not so Enniscorthy, which starred as the childhood home of Saoirse Ronan's character in this adaptation of Colm Toibín's novel. St Aidan's Cathedral, John Street, Court Street, The Folly and Mrs Kelly's Shop were among the locations, and there's a Brooklyn and 1950s exhibition on the movie at Enniscorthy Castle. Heritage Tours Wexford (heritagetourswexford.ie) also does a Brooklyn Movie Tour, taking in Curracloe beach (above).
More: 10 great reasons to visit Wexford
17. Powerscourt (The Tudors)
Where: Powerscourt, Co Wicklow
This Wicklow wonder could have a list of its own. Over 25 movies or TV shows have filmed at Powerscourt House and Gardens, ranging from Laurence Oliver's Henry V (1944) to Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon (1975) and Ella Enchanted (2004). The Tudors, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, filmed there on many occasions during its 2007-2010 run. The less said about Far and Away (1992), the better though.


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General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Wyoming, a US national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind, have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information:
Please visit the Wyoming Medicaid web site for more information on the program: http://wdh.state.wy.us/healthcarefin/equalitycare/index.html You can call the Wyoming Office of Medicaid to learn more about this program by dialing: 307-777-7531
Managing Agency:
Wyoming http://wyoming.gov/


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The Leap Motion is a touch-less USB controller that reads your hands and fingers in the air! Are you thinking Minority Report? Yeah! Well, not quite. ;-) For now, this integration functions only as a jog/shuttle controller for Shotcut. There is much research to be done to have effective and accurate controls for editing. Jog and shuttle is a casual enough activity to make this fun and exciting to use nonetheless.
You must enable Allow Web Apps in the Leap Motion Control Panel to use Leap Motion with Shotcut.
The horizontal position of your open hand acts as a variable-speed playback control. When your hand is left of center, it plays in reverse, and when it is right of center, it plays forward. The further away from the center, the faster the playback speed. Close your hand into a fist to instantly stop or pause playback.
To jog means to step forwards or backwards frame-by-frame. With your hand closed but one finger out and pointing, make small circles to step by one frame and large circles to step second. A clockwise gesture steps forward, and counter-clockwise steps backwards in time.
NOTE: Since the video was made, the role of open and closed hand have been reversed. Now, you close your hand to stop and you open your hand to enable the controller. This makes usage more similar to the conventions of other Leap Motion-enabled apps.


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Resources and Other Materials
The Choral Society believes that preparation for our performances goes way beyond learning the music itself. At times, we create or find interesting information that brings us closer to the music and/or the composer.
Below you will find items that we have gathered that we feel should be shared with choral music lovers everywhere. We hope you enjoy this information and encourage you to share it with your friends and family.
Shout all over God's Heaven!
A History of the African-American Spiritual
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Songs of Farewell
Hubert Parry
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Mass in B minor
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Edward Elgar's
The Apostles
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What to Wear: 4 Holiday Party Outfits You Can Get at Macy's
Ah, the magic of Macy's. Besides its appealing and memorable trademark, the magic really lies in the fact that it's one-stop shopping for everything you could ever want or need to build an outfit. Ideal for women, yes, but more so ideal for the man who does not have the patience to shop all day or visit a variety of stores to figure out if a button down properly matches with a pair of chinos and brogues. It can put even the most patient man on edge. But not to worry. The Cheat Sheet has you covered for the holidays with four outfits that you can buy solely at Macy's.
We would be remiss if we didn't start with this one. The official/unofficial start to the holiday season centers around two of the most important things in life, the two F's: Family and food. Although Thanksgiving is traditionally a time when we loosen our belts, it's also a time to impress our family and friends, especially if it's been a little while since you've seen them. Getting together is the perfect excuse to look good. Just make sure to lay a napkin across your lap.
- Van Heusen Easy Care Pinpoint Oxford Dress Shirt in white
- Club Room Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater in Cabernet
- Kenneth Cole Reaction Slim-Fit Solid Chino Pants in medium grey
- Bar III Brody Brogued Wing Tip Oxfords in tan
Your work holiday party
Also known as the one day out of the year where your risk of being fired skyrockets. Many office holiday parties are known to be at nice places where there are open bars, so there are a lot of opportunities to overdo it, and worse, do something alcohol-fueled and stupid. Don't make that mistake, instead, dress to impress. This may end up putting you at an advantage for that promotion you've been longing for.
- Bar III Midnight Blue Slim-Fit Suit Separates
- Bar III Slim-Fit Thunder Grey Solid Dress Shirt
- Kenneth Cole Reaction Melange Solid Tie in burgundy
- Kenneth Cole Inter-est Me Loafers in cognac
The generic holiday party
For the most part, if it's a friend's holiday party, it's probably going to be more casual than formal. That doesn't mean you should wear a sweatshirt though. Go for refined yet relaxed, and don't forget to bring the eggnog.
- Levi's Rodney Thermal in caviar
- Club Room Chunky Knit Shawl Cardigan Sweater in charcoal heather
- Levi's 511 Slim-Fit Sequoia Jeans
- Madden Danver Hi-Top Sneakers in black
Christmas eve
If your first instinct is to reach for a Snuggie with a side of ginger bread cookies and milk, don't. Santa is on his way and you want to look good for the jolly man's arrival. Whether you're spending it with family or friends, take a cue from every Christmas movie ever made: You can never go wrong with a sweater. Even it's an ugly Christmas sweater.
- Bar III Slim-Fit Grey Blue Textured Gingham Dress Shirt in grey
- Tricots St Raphael Shawl Cardigan Sweater in jet marl
- Polo Ralph Lauren Classic-Fit Stretch-Chino Pants in granary
- Sebago Brattle Monk Strap Shoes in black


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(This beautiful HARDCOVER book is a part of Noeo Chemistry 3)
In his highly anticipated sequel to "The Elements," Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In "Molecules," Theodore Gray takes the next step in the grand story that began with the periodic table in his best-selling book, "The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe." Here, he explores through fascinating stories and trademark stunning photography the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world.
Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and compounds, as well as the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials molecules can create, including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils; rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs; sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and controversial compounds including asbestos, CFCs, and thimerosal. Big, gorgeous photographs, as well as diagrams of the compounds and their chemical bonds, rendered with never before seen beauty, fill the pages and capture molecules in their various states. As he did in "The Elements," Gray shows us molecules as we've never seen them before. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans who've been eager for more and for anyone fascinated with the mysteries of the material world.
Review Quotes:
"Molecules" is like dipping your toe in a clear shallow pool with transparent explanations, shimmering graphics, and luminous photography then suddenly realizing you are happily swimming in deep waters, relaxed and having fun! The science here is presented so elegantly you'll feel like you are holding a jewelry catalog, and it's impossible to put down. A must have for anyone of any age or education." Jamie Hyneman, Host, MythBusters"
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal (October 15, 2014)
- Language: English
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 0.9 x 10.4 inches


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Nike | Rogue
Part of the Nike Annex, the Rogue is an off-campus building housing the Nike golf division, accessible to the World Headquarters via shuttle bus. TVA's challenge was to transform a former technology building, disconnected from the main campus, into a contemporary work space reflective of Nike's corporate culture. The design called for gutting the interior of the three-level, 120,000 square foot building and creating a series of workstations in Nike's familiar "neighborhood" style. Improvements included a café/break area and bar with espresso-makers, conference rooms, offices and support spaces, copy rooms and a kitchen. TVA's interior work encompassed color schemes, casework, and built-in cabinets – all emulating the look and feel of the main campus. Recycling ceiling tile and carpet from the existing building contributed to the project's sustainability measures.


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Best Blackjack Apps for Android (Hidden Gems)
Jul 12, 2016
If you prefer apps instead of strategy charts and books, check out some of these well- and less-known blackjack apps and see your approach develop.
It seems that there's an app for everything nowadays, which we definitely appreciate. The number and variety of blackjack apps out there is truly amazing. It's really showing that this old game still hasn't lose its charm. Unlike new games and trends, blackjack remains searched-for and relevant. Many casino players don't know, that blackjack is not as plain and monotonous as it might initially appear. This game has many rule variations, which have bigger impact on the game that most would think.
The colorful nature of blackjack makes it somewhat complex and exciting, at the same time. When the games' rules derive from classic, single-deck blackjack, you must adjust your strategy and card counting technique. However, the adjustment can be much easier if you know the basics by heart. Basic blackjack strategy is a must, and can be learned easily, by using charts. There're also some beginner-level card counting techniques, which are easy to memorize and follow.
In this article, we present you the best blackjack apps for basic strategy and some card counting techniques. There's something for everybody, so we hope that you'll find the app of your dreams among the following suggestions.
Basic Strategy Blackjack Apps
Blackjack Strategy Calculator
You cannot go simpler than the Blackjack Strategy Calculator. Yes, the app's design is rather outdated, but it does the job. You put insert all the values into the app and it will instantly tell you what should be your next step. However, this app is rather limited: it is restricted to your initial cards only. Yet, it is perfect for practicing basic blackjack strategy.
Blackjack Help
Blackjack Help is a more advanced version of Blackjack Strategy Calculator. First of all, you can choose between rule variations: European and American blackjack. The main difference is that European Blackjack is played with 6 decks, and is continually shuffled. While American Blackjack uses 4 to 8 decks, and you're not limited in doubling. The interface is easier to use, as all you have to do is tap on the cards to get a suggestion.
Blackjack Basic Strategy Chart App
Combine the old-school method with new technology by using the Blackjack Basic Strategy Chart App. This little application provides you strategy charts based on the rules of the blackjack variant you're playing. The chart is fully customizable, suggesting the mathematically best odds at any Blackjack table.
+1 Blackjack Strategy Practice
This application is one of the most popular basic strategy blackjack apps, which does exactly what its name suggests: help you to learn basic strategy.
Blackjack Card Counting Apps
Count'em Blackjack 2
The improved version of Count'Em Blackjack, with better ad placements and more options. The app might seem intimidating at first glance, therefore, it's recommended for those who already know what card counting is and how it works. This app has a pro version, which is ad free and provides much more customization options.
BlackJack Cheats Free
Blackjack Cheats Free is a simple card counting app, which divides the card into three categories: low cards, middle cards, and high cards. It's effective too keep a count of the number of cards and their type, however, it's a basic application, so you must be familiar with a card counting strategy in order to take full advantage of it.
BlackJack Card Counter app
The BlackJack Card Counter app will help you in maintaining the running card count, providing real-time statistics about your session. Its regular users praise this blackjack app for its simplicity and features, that help to make quick decisions while counting.
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Learn How to Choose a Realtor
Knowing how to choose a Realtor is very important. In fact, it could make the difference between a smooth home buying transaction or a terrible one. There are literally hundreds of Realtors in almost every city. Therefore, you have an opportunity to meet with more than one if you need to in order to find one that you are comfortable with doing business. This list provides you with important questions to ask your potential Realtor before you begin a working relationship.
HomebuyerClassroom.com highly recommends working with a Realtor during your home buying process. Don't try to do it alone.
It is important that you choose someone that you are able to talk with easily about your concerns for your new home. Also, a Realtor that makes your needs, wants, and desires for your new home a top priority. Your Realtor should be knowledgeable, attentive to your needs, friendly and operate with integrity.
There are so many great Realtors at every company! The hard part is to choose "one" Realtor. Keep in mind, that you only need "one" good Realtor working for you. Don't try to have 3 or 4 Realtors working on your behalf, because you won't get the attention, and quality service that you need from that many people.
Choose one Realtor and be loyal. In return, he or she will take good care of you during your home buying process. These questions serve as a guide to help you ask appropriate questions. It is not necessary for you find a Realtor that makes an A+ on all of these questions.
Your primary goal is to learn how to choose a Realtor that cares about your investment. One that is knowledgeable and competent to handle your real estate transaction.
Ideally, you want to feel comfortable talking to your Realtor like he or she is your friend.
If you have a good vibe when you talk with them then trust your instincts and choose that Realtor!
With so many Realtors in the industry, it really is important to know how to choose a Realtor. Choosing the right Realtor will help you get the best fit for your home buying needs.


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Funding your Passion: Crowdfunding 101
September 19, 2014 | 3.0 General CLE Credits; WSBA #380444
Enabling artists and creative entrepreneurs to fully explore their work via community support has been a recent and exciting development locally, nationally and internationally. This program comprised of Lawyers, Artists, Legislative Experts and Academics will explore in two substantive panel sessions the methodology, challenges and opportunities in community sourced capital.
Co-Sponsored by Washington Lawyers for the Arts and Seattle University School of Law
Enabling artists and creative entrepreneurs to fully explore their work via community support has been a recent and exciting development locally, nationally and internationally. This program comprised of Lawyers, Artists, Legislative Experts and Academics will explore in two substantive panel sessions the methodology, challenges and opportunities in community sourced capital. Whether you are considering using crowd funding for your own project or advising your clients on their rights "Funding your Passion: Crowdfunding 101" will provide you the information and tools to support success as well as discuss the latest trends for distributing funds when a project does not work out.
8:15 a.m. to 9:00
Registration and coffee service
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Welcome and program introduction
9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Session 1 - Kickstarter, Terms of Use, and the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
Tim Billick, Mann Law Group; J Kovach, independent artist and visual designer; Brian Rowe, Northwest Justice Project, Seattle University and University of Washington Schools of Law; Lucas Michels, IP and Business Law Attorney
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Washington's Own Crowdfunding Bill, HB 2023
Jordan Rood, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions; Joe Wallin, attorney for emerging, high growth businesses and startup companies
12:30 p.m.
Session ends, program evaluations
Tim Billick
Tim is an attorney in Seattle working at Mann Law Group. Previously Tim worked on an IP policy project for the University of Washington in the Center for Commercialization. He has interned in U.S. District Court, at Robert Friedman & Associates, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office. He was an editor on UW Law's Journal of Environmental Law & Policy and he's written on clean energy issues and cap and trade. He has also presented on clean energy issues for the Washington State Legislature. Early this Year Tim wrote a four part series explaining the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that can be found at TheWLA.org/?s=DMCA .
J Kovach
J is an independent artist living in the Seattle and working for Microsoft as a visual designer. She has successfully launched 2 Kickstarter projects, including one that survived a DMCA takedown. She is a musician, sculptor, painter, photographer and former gallery owner with 15 years experience in the local arts community. Her most recent Kickstarter project survived a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown. Her recent art work includes mixed media pieces and remixes from the public domain and art work inspired by the steam punk movement.
Lucas Michels
Lucas' practice focuses on assisting businesses and individuals with their domestic and international intellectual property (IP) and business legal needs. Having worked in foreign regulatory compliance and lobbying prior to becoming a lawyer, Lucas understands the day-to-day legal and regulatory obstacles businesses and individuals face in the global market and works to develop individualized legal strategies to help meet and overcome these challenges. He currently assists clients with domestic and international copyright and trademark prosecution, IP and business litigation and arbitration, IP enforcement, IP auditing and portfolio management, IP and business transactions, and general IP and business legal counseling.
Lucas is also the founder and author of The IP Exporter, a blog focusing on international, cross-border and trade-related IP issues.
Jordan Rood
Jordan is an attorney at the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions - Securities Division. Prior to joining the Division, Jordan was a founding partner at SRC Legal PLLC, where he focused on providing small businesses and individuals guidance in business and intellectual property matters. He is a lifelong resident of the Puget Sound region and received a JD from Seattle University School of Law, BA from the University of Washington in Business and History, and an MA in History from Western Washington University.
Brian Rowe
Brian is a professor and techie working at Northwest Justice Project as the National Technology Assistance Project Coordinator (LSNTAP.org),and teaching at University of Washington and Seattle University Schools of Law in the areas of information privacy, ethics and social use of information. Brian currently serves as the chair of the Washington State Access to Justice Board's Technology Committee and is on the Faculty Advisory Board for Students for Free Culture. Brian has written and reviewed terms of service and is an active crowd funder on Kickstarter and Patreon.
Joe Wallin
Joe focuses his practice on emerging, high growth, and startup companies. Joe frequently represents companies in angel and venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other significant business transactions. Joe also represents investors in and acquirers of businesses, and provides general counsel services for companies from startup to post-public. Joe is the founder and editor of StartupLawBlog.com.
General Registration - $90.00
Seattle University School of Law Alumni - $75.00
AV CLE Credit is self-reported to the Washington State Bar Association, by logging into your "My WSBA" webpage, at www.mywsba.org.
For further information, please contact the WSBA Service Center at 206-443-WSBA (9722), 800-945-WSBA (9722), or email@example.com.


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If you have recently started receiving a fellowship for your graduate or postdoc stipend or salary, you are likely aware that income tax is not being withheld for you. While your fellowship income is taxed as ordinary income at the federal and usually state levels, only in rare cases do universities actually offer you automatic tax withholding. Therefore, it falls to you to manually pay your own tax due either quarterly or once per year. But how do you figure out how much tax you will owe on your income?
Further reading:
- Weird Tax Situations for Fellowship Recipients
- Grad Student Tax Lie #5: If Nothing Was Withheld, You Don't Owe Any Tax
When you start receiving a fellowship and in January of every subsequent year, you should first determine whether you are required to pay quarterly estimated tax both at the federal and state levels. Whether the answer is yes or no, your next step is to calculate how much you should set aside from each paycheck to pay your ultimate tax bill(s) for the year and set up your own system of tax withholding (e.g., an automated transfer to a dedicated savings account following your receipt of each paycheck). Then, you will be prepared to make the necessary payment when the due date arrives.
Further reading:
- The Complete Guide to Quarterly Estimated Tax for Fellowship Recipients
- How Fellows Should Prepare for Tax Time at the Start of the Academic Year
This post details three methods by which you can calculate the approximately amount of federal tax you will have to pay on each month of fellowship stipend or salary income that you receive.
Method 1: Use Form 1040-ES
Form 1040-ES that you previously filled out is very useful for figuring out how much you should set aside from each paycheck to pay your federal income tax bill. Form 1040 Line 11c tells you the amount of tax you have estimated that you will owe for the year (above what you and/or your spouse will have withheld). Simply divide your value in Line 11c by the number of fellowship paychecks you'll receive in the calendar year; that is the amount of money you should set aside for federal income tax from each paycheck.
(Note: You might be tempted to divide your value in Line 15, which is how much you're required to pay in estimated tax in each quarter, by the number of pay periods in each quarter. However, doing this will cause you to owe additional tax when you file your yearly tax return of at least 10% of the total estimated tax.)
Method 2: Use My Super-Simple Spreadsheet
Instead of referring to Form 1040-ES to calculate the amount of money you should set aside in tax, you can instead use a spreadsheet I made (sign up below to download it). (Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for your tax calculations!)
With this spreadsheet, you only have to plug one number, which is your gross monthly fellowship income (cell B1, yellow; a dummy amount of $2,500 is already present). If necessary, you may also change the number of children you have who qualify for the child tax credit (cell B3, in orange) and the amount of itemized and other deductions you plan to claim (cell C7 or D7, in orange).
The spreadsheet then tells you the amount of federal income tax you should expect to pay from just that monthly income if you are single (cell B17, in red) or if you are married (cell C17, in red).
Such a simple spreadsheet makes assumptions, of course, so it's not appropriate for everyone. Its calculation will be accurate only if:
- Your only household income for the month is your fellowship income, i.e., you have no side income and your spouse (if any) has no income,
- You will not be claimed as a dependent on anyone else's return,
- You aren't going to claim any credits aside from the child tax credit,
- You don't have any large qualified education expenses that you pay out of pocket, and
- Your monthly income hasn't changed greatly over the course of the calendar year.
The advantage of this spreadsheet over the other methods is that it only asks about one month's income instead of the entire year's, so it's a useful tool if you started your fellowship mid-year, for example after holding another position that automatically withheld income tax for you (as long as the amount of tax you had withheld was close to what you actually owed). In that case, you can get close to the right answer for how much tax you should set aside without having to look at your full year's income and withholdings for Form 1040-ES.
If you're not sure how to use my spreadsheet or if its assumptions apply to you, just shoot me an email!
Method 3: Use the IRS's Withholding Calculator
The IRS also provides a withholding calculator that has been updated for 2018. It asks you to enter your filing status, dependency status, job transitions, which credits you plan to take and their amounts, income, tax withholding, and amount of itemized deductions (if any).
This calculator is much more thorough than my simple spreadsheet above. If you have a complicated tax return, this is the more appropriate calculator to use to determine how much money you should set aside for federal income tax payments.
If you have a complicate financial life (e.g., a spouse with income, no income or a much higher income earlier in the year, extra credits or deductions), you should use either Form 1040-ES or the IRS calculator to help you determine how much money to set aside for tax from each paycheck because they take into account many of the elements that will be present on your yearly federal tax return. If you are a single-income household and have a simple financial life, my spreadsheet will get you the answer of how much money to self-withhold from each of your fellowship paychecks faster.
Whichever way you do the calculation, be sure to follow through on setting up your automated self-tax withholding. It's the next best solution to having tax automatically withheld from your income by your university!
P.S. If you want to estimate how much you will pay in state tax as well as federal, try the Smart Asset calculator. (As of this writing, the calculator primarily reflects tax year 2017.) This calculator is also very simple, so it does not allow for the input of credits. It also includes FICA tax, which does not apply to graduate student fellowships and likely does not apply to postdoc fellowships. If you are using it specifically for estimating your state tax due, keep in mind that fellowship income is not always taxed as ordinary income at the state level. (For example, fellowship income is exempt from tax in Alabama.)
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Blue-spotted Stingray
They are generally found in Indonesia to Japan, and south to Northern Australia. The bluespotted stingray is commonly found in waters of depths about 0–90 being found near rocky coral reefs.
Wild Diet
The bluespotted stingray preys on many fish and small molluscs such as shrimp, small bony fish, crabs and other worms. The blue spotted stingray overpowers its prey by pinning them to the bottom of the seafloor with its fins. This ray does not have teeth, instead it has food-crushing plates on the sides of its mouth.
The ray normally lives alone or in small groups. They will bury themselves in the sand to hide from predators.
The bluespotted stingray is ovoviviparous. The embryos are retained in eggs within the mother's body until they are ready to hatch. They can have litters of up to 7 young. They are mini versions of their parents.
Threats include caught in mass in bottom trawl and fish traps, destruction of coral reefs and pollution.
- Latin Name: Neotrygon kuhlii
- Conservation Status: Data Deficient
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How Different Pests Will Affect Your Life
At the point when your home has bugs, it will not be fun at any time. These little animals are known to affect your life badly.For this reason, do not hesitate but remove them to continue to enjoy living a safe house. You should notice some signs of these pests and ensure you have used correct measures to remove them. Some pests will be found in some areas and you should know what to expect in your place.The following are some of the pests you might find in your house and how they affect your wellbeing.
The principal nuisances are the cockroaches. They are recognized to be very firm and will stay alive even in hot regions. This influences them to adjust well to various condition and they will be difficult to evacuate. They will cause health dangers especially if one does not remove them from the residence. Keep in mind that they originate from the sewer frameworks in this way making more risk your wellbeing. They will come with bacteria, diseases, and parasites to the residence. They shed skin and this might cause airborne illnesses along these lines influencing your lungs.People with asthma or allergies are more at risk with this pest.
The next pests are the bed bugs which are very small in nature.They love to live in beds or any furniture made of wood. It can be hard to notice them and it is great to take necessary action when you do. When they nibble individuals, the skin will be reddish and swollen. Their bites will make the skin itch and irritating.They do not need to bite you every night in order to survive.When they invade your home, it becomes hard to sleep and they will affect your mind.
There will be fleas if your pets are not treated. They love to suck blood and affect your skin.It is easy to eat them for they are too small and this might lead to tapeworms.This will be seen mostly in your kids but you should use treatment to get rid of the tapeworms.It is necessary to control them when they attack your pets.
Mice can now and again be charming. However they will cause contamination in your meals. They will mostly come to discover nourishment.They will urinate at your place and this is not good at all.You should be quick to notice and eliminate the mice at home. Rats will likewise attack your home and may lead leptospirosis in this manner the need of expelling them from your house. Whenever you find any of these pests, do not delay buy find the right solution to ensure your well-being is protected.


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For the 2019 *fiscal year, Judge Jarrod Tranguch has disposed 366 cases at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Out of those 366 dispostions, 70 were dismissed, 94 were approved and 202 were denied. This means that the percentage of dispositions that Judge Tranguch has approved in Wilkes Barre for the 2019 fiscal year is 26%. The information below for Judge Jarrod Tranguch was last updated on 6/11/2019.
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