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Building Chicken Coops Guide – Diy Chicken Coop Plans
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You already know the positives. Knowing all that, maybe what has stopped you in the past was worrying about the cost of buying a chicken coop, or the complication of how to build a chicken coop, such as coop materials, insulation, lighting, ventilation, nesting boxes, perches and predators protection and perhaps the upkeep for the chickens themselves.
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Nollywood Actress, Rukky Sanda is a year older today and she has shared beautiful photos on her IG page to celebrate her 34th birthday.
She was born Rukayat Akinsanya, 23 August 1984 in Lagos State. She began her acting career in 2004 while still a student at Lagos State University and continued after graduation in 2007.
Captioning one of the photos;
Happy Birthday To Me. May My God's Will And Only His Will The Exact Way He Intended For Me Be Done In My Life. (Amen) Cheers to me, Living My Most Amazing Life*** In Light, Love, Clarity and all of God's G O O D N E S S
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Bondi - on a sunny Spring day
A few weeks before we left Australia I went to Bondi to do the coastal walk one last time before our move. I have walked this beautiful walk so many times and it just never gets old. It is such a stunning thing to do while being in Sydney. So here are a few photos from Bondi beach, the famous Icebergs pool and just a few of the wonderful view of the water and sky.
The last weeks here in Germany have been quiet exciting. Those of you who follow me on Instagram already know that I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl Matilda Lotte last Sunday. It was such an intense and wonderful experience and we are enjoying the first days with our new family member very much. It is so nice to slowly get to know each other and to realize that we are now three and not two anymore.
In other news, Will and I are also trying to write more regularly on our little food (project) blog Mostly Saturdays.
Posted by Unknown at Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Labels: Australia , Canon AE-1 , film , Spring , Sydney
3 comments :
- tales of the golden state said...
oh, herzlichen glückwunsch zum neuen menschen - habt eine wunderschöne eingewöhnungszeit zu dritt!
matilda ist ein toller name (musste ein wenig schmunzeln, da gerade die tochter meiner freundin, an die du mich vom aussehen und (schreib)stil immer wieder erinnerst, auch matilda heißt =).
ich wünsche euch, dass das neue abenteuer "familie" das fern/heimweh nach australien überstrahlt. der deutsche sommer kommt ja auch so langsam angerollt und macht das leben wieder schöner! sonnige grüße nach hamburg,
- March 11, 2015 9:05 PM
- laura tj said...
i completely missed the announcement about your baby, congratulations!! happy for you, enjoy the motherhood!
- March 15, 2015 9:43 PM
- Tine said...
Ich liebe Deine Bondi Beach jedes Mal aufs Neue!!
- March 16, 2015 10:32 PM
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We will be following the 21 day fix vegan meal plan option with:
5 Green containers (veggies)
3 Red containers (protein)
3 Yellow A containers (carbs)
1 Yellow B container (carbs)
1 Purple container (fruit)
1 Blue container (healthy fat)
1 Orange container (seeds/dressing)
2 tsp (oils)
For the actual meal plan, I have added that below along with the grocery list for 2 people. We will be sure to hold each other accountable this week, even with the healthy treats we always keep in the fridge. Even though there are healthy, we should not be eating several each right before bed!
For the meal plan we have been loving a lot of raw vegetables lately so it is mostly tons of washing veggies and chopping. Watch the video to see what that meal prep fridge looks like afterwards. Have a great start to June and get ready for summer!!


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Application Instructions
31.5 mil Dek-Master® Vinyl Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: In inclement conditions, the plywood must be kept dry. Make a barrier by suspending a tarp at lease 24" from the deck surface. Hint: Use the roof fascia.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply adhesive when the deck is hot to the touch from direct sunlight. Ducan does not warranty Dek-Master® on stairs.
It is not necessary to install Ducan Dek-Master® vinyl on pressure treated lumber. If it is a city requirement, there should be no more than 12% moisture content in the plywood.
Do not install Ducan Dek-Master® vinyl sheeting on pressure treated lumber. K-3 board, particle board and OSB are not recognized as suitable exterior sub-floor materials.
Carefully sweep off the deck surface and make sure it is free of all debris.
Install galvanized metal cant strip at the house to deck interface or if running vinyl sheet up the wall, install 2" x 4" galvanized 90° metal flashing at the house to deck interface. This will act as an attachment transition between the deck surface and the house.
Note: It is always preferable to run the vinyl up the cant strip or flashing and under the siding and tar paper.
Install galvanized metal flashing around perimeter to protect the edges of the plywood from moisture and to act as an attachment area for the vinyl. Install 1/4" away from the edge of the plywood using 1 1/4" galvanized ring nails, starting from the center and working your way out.
Once cant strip and non-return drip flashing have been nailed to the deck, fill all joints and surface imperfections with Dek-Master® Dek-Patch joint filler and patching compound. Follow mixing instructions on the label. Fill all joints, screw indentations, surface imperfections and transition of cant strip and flashing to the deck surface. It is important when leveling out the flashing or cant strip edge that the Dek-Patch doesn't build up on the top surface. To avoid grinding or sanding, just before the Dek-Patch hardens scrape off excess and ridges with a trowel.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the Dek-Patch to freeze for 24 hours. DO NOT ALLOW DEK-PATCH TO GET WET.
Your surface is now prepared and you are ready to install your waterproof Dek-Master® sheet vinyl. Do a review of the video, brochures and web site before proceeding.
Tip: To be sure the vinyl is square on the deck draw a chalk line in pencil so that when you unroll the vinyl you can be sure that the sheets are square on the deck surface.
The pattern of the vinyl is directional. Lay each sheet in the same direction. Lay out the Dek-Master® vinyl to ensure the fewest possible seams. Start from the furthest point from the building and allow 1" to 2" of vinyl to to go over the flashing and 1" up and over the cant strip or 8" for up the wall. Adjust the vinyl sheet to ensure it is parallel to the wall and/or deck edge. Tack within 1" of upper edge to hold in place temporarily. The seam area will be glued with Ducan Overlap Cement thus putting a staple in this area is safe.
IMPORTANT: Colour variances from roll to roll are common. Ducan can not be responsible for any material applied from two separate rolls (lot numbers). Lot numbers can be found on a sticker inside the rolls of vinyl.
Fold vinyl sheet back half its width (as shown at left) and first apply Dek-Master® Adhesive to the deck surface, secondly to the back side (fuzzy side) of the vinyl.
IMPORTANT: If using Dek-Master® SnapTac Fast Dry Adhesive please see installation instructions for 60 mil vinyl.
Both surfaces must have a complete even coat of adhesive. Let the adhesive dry until tacky. Test the tack by placing your finger to the adhesive coated back side (fuzzy side) of the vinyl. Adhesive should be stringy between your finger & the back side of the vinyl.
Push adhesive coated vinyl sheet down onto the deck surface by working from the middle point to the edge of the deck, then outwards to the ends.
IMPORTANT: Ducan recommends using your hands to smooth the vinyl down. If an air bubble forms in the vinyl, smooth it out with your palms to remove it. If you find you are acquiring air bubbles under the vinyl this could be from temperature or too much adhesive. Push the bubbles down. Most likely after a few days they will go down and stay down on their own.
Note: Use of a roller or rolling pin can cause stretching of the vinyl. Do Not Use.
Remove tacks or staples and fold the vinyl sheet back as shown at left. Apply Dek-Master® Adhesive to vinyl first, then to the deck surface.
IMPORTANT: Both surfaces must have a complete, even coat of adhesive.
Again, push adhesive coated vinyl sheet down onto the deck surface by working from the middle point to the edge of the deck, then outwards to the ends. The first piece is now adhered.
IMPORTANT: Ducan recommends using your hands to smooth the vinyl down. If an air bubble forms in the vinyl, smooth it out with your palms to remove it. If you find you are acquiring air bubbles under the vinyl this could be from temperature or too much adhesive. Push the bubbles down. Most likely after a few days they will go down and stay down on their own.
Note: Be careful walking on the vinyl, avoid twisting too fast as the adhesive may not be completely set. Use of a roller or rolling pin can cause stretching of the vinyl. Do Not Use.
|Subsequent vinyl sheets must be overlapped 1" to the adhered vinyl sheets. To prepare subsequent sheets, place a piece of 1" masking tape to the underside edge (fuzzy side) where the overlap will be. It is necessary to follow this step to ensure the Adhesive does not interfere with the Overlap Cement process. This tape will be removed prior to application of the Overlap Cement.
Install 1" masking on the edge of the first panel. (patterned side) This will protect the vinyl against any adhesive that may end up on it. It will also act as a guide as you slide the corresponding sheet over to achieve the necessary 1" overlap.
This tape will be removed prior to application of the Overlap Cement.
Follow the same procedure as you did for the first panel installation folding the sheet over half way, adhering and then folding back the other half in the same way. Use waxed paper to protect the lower panel while gluing the second one. Do not try to glue the vinyl to the cant strip at the same time on your final sheet. The vinyl may try and pull away as it dries leaving a hollow area under it without being attached.
Applying Overlap Cement
IMPORTANT: To ensure the overlap bond is secure, look eye level to the edge of the seam to make sure there is a water tight seal. A cove should be present on the overlap edge. (There should be no voids where moisture can penetrate under the seam.) Add more Overlap Cement if needed.
WARNING: Do not use excessive pressure with the seam roller as this could distort the vinyl layer.
Remove masking tape. Draw excess smooth. Do not apply below 8°C.
|Finishing the Edges
Now that your deck surface is completely sealed it's time to prepare the vinyl for attachment to the flashings and cant strip.
Cant strip Finishing
Tip: If Dek-Master Caulking is not available, an outdoor polyurethane caulking may be substituted.
WARNING: Do not use silicone or latex based caulking as they are incompatible.
| Finishing Outside Corners
Trim the Dek-Master® vinyl to 1/4" - 1/2" below the edge of the flashing. At the corners, cut the vinyl from the outside edge to the deck corner in line with one edge. Apply Overlap Cement to the side flap and flashing. Fold side flap around corner first, followed by the top flap.
| Finishing Flashing
Ensure the vinyl is completely adhered to the flashing by using Dek-Master® Trim Adhesive. Then with a razor knife, trim the vinyl to 1/4" - 1/2" below the edge of the flashing. With a small brush suitable for enamel paints apply another coat of Trim Adhesive to the flashings and onto the back of the vinyl. Let dry until tacky then tightly push the vinyl against the flashing to make sure it is well adhered before installing the U-Channels. Tuck vinyl under the bottom edge of the flashing and apply U-Channel deck clips. Trim corners.
Tip: Apply drops of Overlap Cement every 4" to 6" inside the U-Channel canal to chemically weld it to the vinyl covered flashing.
I can honestly recommend Ducan products and by doing it myself saved nearly $5000.00 on a 450 square foot deck! Steve Anthony, Okanagan Falls, BCread more »


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Women Are Stepping Up For Legalization
A new CBS poll released on 4/20 is the first to show majority female support for marijuana legalization in the US. Though still trailing the 59% of men who are in favor of legalization, 54% of women now say they support it too.
Last year's CBS poll found that only 43% of women were pro-legalization, versus 54% of men, an 11-point gap. This year's poll narrows the gap to 5 points and represents an 11% jump in support from women in only one year's time.
National polls in recent years have shown women's support for legalization as high as 48%, but always trailing men's approval by 8-13 points. Women are also around 15% less likely to admit that they have tried marijuana.
The same is true regionally: in Florida a 2015 Quinnipac poll found again 57% of men supported legalization and only 46% of women did. And if marijuana were to be legalized for recreational use in the state, 70 percent of women said they would 'definitely not use' it, compared to 59 percent of men.
Similarly in Ohio, there was a 12% differential between men at 59% support and women at 47%; and 71 percent of women, and only 57 percent of men, said they would 'definitely not use' legal marijuana.
But now perhaps we have reached a tipping point on women coming over to seeing the light of legalization. When I checked in January of this year, Cal NORML's Twitter followers were 75% male, down from 85% a few months earlier; they're now down to 66% male, a 20% drop in less than 6 months.
One reason for the shift, I think, is the increased number of female leaders at NORML chapters across the country, changing the perception of what a marijuana enthusiast looks like and giving women voters a greater comfort zone to voice their own support. A quick list of those leaders compiled by NORML Outreach Coordinator Kevin Mahmalji are:
- Eleanore Ahrens – Southeast Ohio NORML
- Vera Allen – Minnesota NORML
- Trish Bertrand – Springfield NORML
- Roseann Boffa – Los Angeles NORML
- Cara Bonin – Houston NORML
- Jes Bossems – Jefferson Area, Virginia NORML
- Monica Chavez – New Mexico NORML
- Cynthia Ferguson – Delaware NORML
- Jax Finkle – Texas NORML
- Karen Goldstein – Florida NORML
- Kandice Hawes – Orange County, California NORML
- Laura Judy – National Office
- Jamie Kacz – Kansas City NORML
- Danielle Keane – National Office
- Ellen Komp – California NORML
- Jessica Lee – Nacogdoches NORML
- Jenni Morgan – National Office
- Cher Neufer – Ohio NORML
- Theresa Nightingale – Pittsburgh NORML
- Danica Noble – NORML Women of Washington
- Pam Novy – Virginia NORML
- Jenn Michelle Pedini – Richmond NORML
- Jordan Person – Denver NORML
- Sharron Ravert – Peachtree, Georgia NORML
- Carrie Satterwhite – Wyoming NORML
- Mary Smith – Toledo NORML
- Jessica Struzik – Northern Wisconsin NORML
- Danielle Vitale – O'Brien – Miami Valley, Ohio NORML
- Destiny Young – San Antonio NORML
Women everywhere are getting the message. "It is not as harmful as alcohol … It also helps medical conditions as a more natural substitute to pharmaceuticals," one 46-year-old woman told Pew pollsters in 2015. "I think crime would be lower if they legalized marijuana," said another woman, aged 62. "It would put the drug dealers out of business."
Campaigns directed at women in states with legalization measures seem to have had an effect. Only 49 percent of women polled in favor of Colorado's 2012 legalization measure, but 53 percent of them voted for it. The majority of women voters in Washington State also voted in favor of that state's measure to legalize.
Many people are aware that women helped bring about alcohol prohibition in 1919. What many don't know is that women were also instrumental in repealing prohibition, notably Pauline Sabin, the Republican socialite for whom NORML's award recognizing women's leadership is named. It seems that women are now also key in bringing about marijuana legalization.
Posted in : ACTIVISM, NORML Chapters, Women
21 responses to "Women Are Stepping Up For Legalization"
May 4, 2016
My everyday experience has always been that there are plenty of women in the crowd of people who enjoy marijuana. So, I've always been puzzled by the statistical differences described above, although I could speculate as to why.
First, while there's more than one cannabis culture, from urban to redneck, from hippie to yuppie, and so on, mostly they all tend to be male dominated cultures, and often sexist as a result, I must admit. Very often in stoner media, naked women titalate the reader with cannabis buds and various paraphanalia; it would be understandable if many women weren't into being just another adornment to a man's bong! Men's magazines will be what they are; but THC and CBD are medicines that are better suited for discussion on the pages of pediatric journals and research dissertations.
Perhaps what's changed is that people are starting to see that cannabis is for everybody. As cannabis consumers step out from the shadows, we find we're surprisingly varied demographically. Now, these days, the use of cannabis, and/or possible subsequent political endorsement, does not constrain one's identity as it once might have done. And, in legalized states, it's obviously less risky now. It's no longer neccessary to "know someone" or "have a connection." Less sketchy, perhaps, for women, who may have more to lose in general (one word: kids.)
In any case, it's great to have more women aboard!
Absolutely Ellen! I noticed the above-%50 favorable polls for women right away when I saw that CBS poll (almost as fast as I saw the ridiculous propaganda CBS supported in another article concerning the IQ of marijuana consumers… It's a whipsawed easily-purchased corporate media out there, but we need these polls!)
Here in Texas I recently met with Jax Finkle as wellas Heather Fazio from MPP backed Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy and I can testify that female leaders are shaping marijuana policy and image here, and often on the mike and the bullhorn during meetings and marches.
Now how will this affect Hillary's marijuana policy? Hmmm… Keep pressuring her NORML! And I don't care who grills her; man or woman, Norml chapter director or board member just keep getting her to answer on camera!!!
Meanwhile we will keep working diligently at the lical level to settle the scorecard for local Sherriffs and state legislatures. We can only do this together, men and women, no secrets, no obstacles too great.
I suppose I should elaborate on "secrets." Can't let that hang out there to the imagination, readers are gonna think I have marital problems. (Well, to be fair, who doesn't, just create marital solutions.
Anyway, what I mean by no "secrets" is we need to keep including women in the conversation, and if she disagrees with the smoke find a spot in the back yard, or wherever away from the kids, but be honest with the kids too. "You can't talk to anyone at school about Daddy smoking, not even to your teacher," is necessary by 6 years old for girls, and 8 for boys. (Hey, girls mature faster, and for good reason).
The stigma of smoke and arrest can be desensitized with a vaporizer at family gatherings, but the stigma of a lie is not so easily forgotten. If we tell lies like prohibition has we have lost the battle before it has begun… And this war on the poor called the CSAct has been going on since Kingdom come. It's going to take every mother, brother and sister to wake this nation up out of prohibition, and I'm proud to see our women so bravely being honest in the polls.
I am not an "enthusiast". If it is legalized I have no interest in using any, especially if I have to pay for it. But I know there are many who are enthusiasts and by and large they create no problems for anyone else. I think it is a mistake to wait for those not in favor to become enthusiasts. To that group (many of whom sit in state legislatures), it should be sold as a part of freedom and a cost-cutting measure.
perhaps your enthusiasm will grow if you consider how marijuana use is associated with everything from smaller waistlines and increased physical activity to reduced relapse rates in treatment of opioid dependence. Also protective against Alzheimer's and cancer, diabetes, to name a few. Also has been shown to reduce or eliminate long term effects from traumatic brain injuries.
Fair enough. I would only like to add a quick reminder that cannabis, regardless of its political perception or the number of "enthusiasts" it may have, is a pharmaceutically beneficial medicine, with many great medical benefits, and few if any negative side effects. This much is science, not politics, not entertainment. I bring this reminder because I believe that once society gets used to the concept of cannabis normalization, and it no longer sees cannabis as a threat, or even a big deal, THEN I think the full medical benefits will truly begin to be utilized by humanity. This will be the real payoff, not a cost, for society at large.
Every man woman and child with an email address sign this;
Support AUMA through the Let's Get it Right California campaign, and let's end prohibition.
Why are women being hailed as the savior's of the cannabis movement? When historically men have assumed almost all the burden, men have lost their freedom their KIDS keeping this movement alive men have perfected growing techniques. While women sat on the sidelines and watched them. We carry the ball all the way to the one yard line and now you wanna claim that you are instrumental in turning minds around. Mabey if women had sacked up sooner we wouldn't have to talk about this anymore, "see last paragraph" women are instrumental in repealing prohibition, way to wait till the last minute, that's like the fire department showing up after your house is three quarters of the way burnt and expecting you to thank them for putting out the fire. You shoulda gotten here sooner
[Editor's note: Spoken like a…man…which is THE problem.]
Hey Geoff; it's just part of the leadership thing. How would you feel if women had been the leaders from the start in the legalization process? Actually, it was men who got us into this mess, and it is only reasonable men should get us out of it (thankfully with women's help).
@Geof; Uhm… Because women vote? Because a woman will likely be our next president and responds to what a majority of women say? Because we were born from a woman and are more often the ones administrating medicine
… And our collective concept if medicine… to us as children?
@ editor;
Come on, let's not feed the angry bear; Geof's comments can't be taken as a model of THE problem with prohibition and legalization. The process by which we educate eachother and deprogram the fear and propaganda has to be able to reach everyone, man or woman and solve ALL the obstacles to legalization. If you want to hear a man speak like a man, then let's get to the real issue that as much as we men love our weed we need to put our women first, tell the truth and try to understand that whats good for us may not be good for her… So maybe I like to smoke, but she would prefer a relaxing massage with cannabis oils… We're all different, even our Congressman, and it won't hurt us at all in this movement to appreciate our differences and respect ourselves in the process.
I had a discectomy with spinal fusion in January. I'm a 54 year old female. My surgeon said I healed up within a month. He said he's never seen anything like it and wanted to know if I'm taking any hormones that would account for it. I told him no. I wanted to tell him, but couldn't due to legal reasons, that marijuana is responsible. I smoke cigarettes too, so I that should have slowed down or stopped the healing process for a woman my age. Ha! Take that DEA!!!
Of course it is easier for the powerful (white men) to demand their rights, while the oppressed (women and people of color) are not only the primary targets of Prohibition, but as a consequence, far less able to exert their political power and demand their freedom.
It's hard for women to climb out from underneath the rock of prohibitionist oppression, when the consequence is the removal of her child by the state.
I agree. And at the risk of "man-splaining" to the readers, I believe this is both Hillary's greatest weakness, and her greatest opportunity.
It is her greatest weakness, as evidenced by the fact that she is clearly NOT a progressive, it is painfully obvious that she has been bought off by the Prohibitionist forces. And this puts her way the fuck out of step with the progressive Democratic Party. She is so obviously a corporate shill and pro-drug war. Exactly the kind of thing I vote AGAINST.
But this is why it is also her greatest opportunity! Let's say it's Hillary against Trump. All she would have to do it come out strong for marijuana legalization, based on the evil things it does to women and minorities(see heartbreaking stories above), and BAM! …she comes off as progressive! Even though she isn't. Fuck yes, play the "woman card!" It would be a deal we progressives couldn't refuse!
If she came out hard for legalization during the general election campaign, the Bernie supporters would take the crumbs! I'm one of them. It would unite the party. But if she goes the other way, starts backtracking on even the goddamn "studies" she says we need to wait for before legalizing, if we get into more hedging and bullshit from her, then…
…Well, I'm sorry, Democrats, but I can't vote for either one of them, when they're both my enemies. It's no longer a question of which one is worse at that point. I'd be stupid to vote for either one. Voting against the lesser of two evils is only valid if the entire thing is not one big fake reality TV show, which I'm beginning to think it is so.
Couple of typos I missed:
"based on the evil things it does to women" should read: "based on the evil things marijuana prohibition does to women"; and,
"Voting against the lesser of two evils" should read "Voting for the lesser of two evils".
The old axiom of "choose your poison," has never been more relevant than a run between Clinton, the compulsive liar and Trump, the pathological liar. Hillary has to eat the CBS poll showing a majority of women supporting legalization.
But not voting for Hillary is giving the vote to Trump, the far greater of two evils. Trump has teamed up with Senator Sessions, a horrible prohibitionist enemy to our cause;
The same Sessions that said "Good people don't smoke marijuana."
Trump's racist rhetoric stating "Mexicans are sending their rapists and murderers" is not only the opposite of true, it's right out of the playbook of Harry Anslinger.
The truth is U.S. Foreign policy, especially through the DOJ, has been financing and sending "rapists and murders" to every country in Latin America since President Polk declared war against Mexico. From the CIA toppling a freely elected Democratic President in Guatemala just so Food Inc. could buy up all the land to sell bananas and leave the country in perpetual civil war, to the right wing guerillas sponsored by President Ford in Nicaragua or Reagan in El Salvador that left U.S. backed soldiers raping nuns and killing priests, we could really lose Trump's wall idea, end the drug war and just be better neighbors if we wish to diminish violence across the Americas.
Besides, Bush already tried the wall idea and it failed miserably in litigation. News flash Trump; we can't build a wall in the middle of the fucking Rio Grande, not only because that would be unbelievably stupid, but because 100-year-old treaties in water rights between Mexico and the U.S. make it illegal. Taking land from US ranchers using "imminent domain" aint gonna cut it;
My mothers day wish, that my son with a traumatic Brain Injury has the right to uses Medical Cannabis, instead of 8 pills that make him lethargic none functional. He has an Invisible Disability, and now he might go to jail because I had taken him off the pills.
I will never get him back which has been hard to except his laugh his sence of humer. But I can see a little more of him when he is on medical THC. I can not believe that here my California could be so behind in doing what is right. My kid who is 24, but has the Brain of a 14yr.old could go to jail for putting something in his body that helps take away the pain, nausea, depression, anxieties, seizure.
You know they say when a solider is dyeing on the battlefield they always cry out for the mom. OMG, Please help all of are disabled have the rights they ………My Mothers Day wish to ALL.
Meanwhile women continue to erode the rights to their own bodies prevalent in the antiabortion efforts that want women to become the properties of the men in their lives….sounds like islam doesn't it?
Yeah! I love The Mary Jane Girls.
And, I am diggin' the thought of the DEA having to approve more cultivation licenses. I'm thinking why not just take away the DEA or any federal agency having to approve the application at all. Then the responsibility can fall to the states. Get rid of any kind of federal involvement whatsoever. Nobody is paying any prohibitionist, old-fashioned marijuana stamp tax either, I don't want that.
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Wedding Planning
Bride's Perspective: Adventures in Registering
Last week we registered for our wedding.
Last week we registered for our wedding. Which means, as I'm sure you all know, that we got to spend the better part of a day wandering through aisles of kitchenware and bedclothes with a scanner, zapping bar codes and watching our wish list fill up with stackable wine-racks and three-in-one avocado cutting/slicing/smashing tools (look out guacamole, here we come).
As the above photo might suggest, Shayne lost interest somewhere around bath towels and reached the point of peaceful protest by the time we'd made it to comforters.
Then we took a break to look at grills and their accompanying tools and he was back in the game.
We opted, in our registering adventure, to throw our lot in with Crate & Barrel and Target (I'm a Target addict. Really, it's bad). Neither of us had specific stores we wanted to see personalized in our kitchen, but Crate & Barrel's general kitchen-filling goodness and Target's capacity to offer us nearly anything else we might need (I don't think this is my bias speaking, but I'm not entirely sure) sounded like the perfect complementary couple, so we signed up and went to town.
It's kind of a strange thing, registering. You go through the store and pick out all of these things that you want, and then you go home and remind yourself that none of them are currently actually yours – but that maybe someday they will be.
And then there's the fact that you're picking out items with this person that you know, love, and are going to marry in just a few months, yet you had no idea he would like those plates. And, honestly, you're really not sure how you feel about those plates, and it's clear that he isn't sure how he feels about your plates but you're both trying to be nice because you don't really want to cause a ruckus in Crate & Barrel.
This may have actually happened. But we decided that debating about dishware wasn't the best way to start our day of registry fun and moved onto something we knew we could agree on: stemware and knife sets. By the time we looped back around to dishes, we'd each made a few concessions as far as preference went, and he decided to give me the final call on plates.
That's how it's supposed to go, right? Conversation and compromise – even on the small things. A friend told me a while back, when Shayne and I had just started talking about getting married, that it really is the small things that matter. A kind word instead of a sarcastic comment, the genuine support of a new idea, the smile even when you don't really feel like washing the dishes or playing Wii. Because the small things start small, but they can become gaping conflicts before you know it.
Enough relational philosophy. Did I mention that we have a set of Calphalon non-stick pans? Well, our registry does anyway. And someday, we might too.
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Waterville fire ruled accidental
Waterville fire ruled accidental
By Amy Calder firstname.lastname@example.com
Staff Writer
WATERVILLE — A fire that damaged a Western Avenue apartment building Tuesday was ruled accidental, officials said.
INVESTIGATION: Ken MacMaster, left, of the state Fire Marshal's Office, and Waterville firefighter John Gromek prepare to enter an apartment building in Watervile on Wednesday to determine the cause of a fire that damaged the building on Tuesday.
Staff photo by David Leaming
The fire started in a second-floor apartment in the two-and-a-half story building, which is at the corner of Western Court and was built in 1914, said Lt. John Gromek of the Waterville Fire Department.
Ken MacMaster, an investigator for the state fire marshal's office, was at the scene Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, helping fire officials determine a cause, Gromek said.
"We determined it to be an accidental fire, which started in apartment 3," Gromek said. "It appears to be electrical. There were multiple electrical items plugged into one extension cord, so we were unable to determine which device actually caused it."
The tenant of the apartment where the fire started was not at home when the fire broke out, Gromek said. He said everything in that apartment was destroyed.
Another apartment on the second floor sustained smoke damage, but the tenant will likely be able to salvage most of her belongings, he said.
An apartment on the first floor, occupied by a couple, had the least amount of damage, he said.
"Their apartment was really unharmed," he said. "There was probably some smoke damage to stuff, but it's clean-able and salvageable."
The building is owned by Two Cities LLC, of West Gardiner, which owns five rental buildings in Skowhegan and Waterville, he said.
Seven people lived in the building, which will remain vacant until the owner is able to fix it up, he said. The owner, who is responsible for closing up the structure, is working with the insurance company on that effort, according to Gromek.
He said the building owner is insured for the building itself, but the tenants had no renter's insurance. The owner's insurance does not cover contents owned by the tenants.
"The tenant doesn't have the option to go back on the building owner's insurance," he said.
About 35 firefighters from Waterville, Winslow and Oakland responded to the fire around 4 p.m. Tuesday and rescued two cats and two pet rats belonging to first floor tenants. A woman who lives on the second floor was able to rescue two cats and a dog with help from friends.
Gromek said no one was injured in the fire, and all of the tenants have places to stay.
"I believe the Red Cross helped out one of the apartment tenants and the other ones stayed with friends and possibly found another rent with the same landlord," he said.
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As the final whistle blew, Scott Arfield turned to the Longside and clenched both fists in joy, before being swallowed by a mass of claret and blue bodies. It was a gesture which encapsulated the culmination of a shared 9 month journey.
One of the beauties of watching Burnley in successful seasons like this is the sense of collective ambition and purpose that develops along the way. It is a club whose shareholders remain local men and whose players almost by necessity include unexpected and modest heroes like Arfield, Dean Marney and Michael Duff, playing for an opportunity they know may never come again.
This season, that collective spirit grew with every milestone successfully ticked-off along the journey: beating QPR at home, drawing with them away, sweeping Forest and Derby aside in successive weeks, that long-awaited victory at Ewood. It got stronger as the away followings went through the roof at Charlton, at Watford, at Barnsley and Blackpool. Those hopes and aspirations, shared by players, directors, management and fans alike, found fulfilment on Easter Monday.
The bonds with the players are never quite as strong as we supporters imagine, because they play and move to make their livings. But you hope that those with our directors – fans like us, they tell us – are more authentic. Part of the pride at this promotion was doing it in the face of so many clubs whose directors and owners are outsiders, remote and disconnected.
Perhaps we all got a bit carried away with it. Certainly John B must have done, when he wrote this in the programme for the final game of the season against Ipswich: "We are a club built on passion, belief and the understanding that without our fans and the community, we are nothing".
Fine words. But people are generally judged on actions, not words and those actions this week feel like a smack in the mouth: season tickets hiked to a level above those of an established Premier League club like Stoke City, even before an outrageous £100 'retainer' is added to price tag. At best, it is a clinical business strategy formed in the mind of an accountant rather than the heart of someone who wants to bring club and community together.
That pride in our promotion has been tarnished in the last 48 hours because it turns out Burnley might as well be owned by any megalomaniac in the world for all the good that community connection has done for ticket prices next season. One silent fear of many football supporters is that promotion to the Premier League will be a double edged sword because ticket prices and publicity will move the club out of reach of its heartland supporters. These prices make that fear a little more real today than they were last Friday.
Over the years ticketing has been a difficult and emotive issue. I know Barry Kilby wrestled with the challenge of balancing revenue with affordability during the lean years when he was scrabbling about to make ends meet. But then, in those days we didn't have a 60 million windfall from the Premier League to factor into the maths.
Last time Blackburn Rovers were in the Premier League, they offered adult season tickets for £225. That might have been an early bird ticket, but still tickets were available for many home games at £17. Even for the top billed fixture against Manchester United, tickets started at £27.
And yet, one town down the valley and against a similarly challenging economic backdrop, a season ticket cannot now be purchased without parting with more than double the cash Rovers demanded. There isn't a hope of walk-up ticket prices matching those at Ewood. The most expensive season ticket is now £100 more expensive that the equivalent 12 months ago, for 4 fewer games – a rise of almost £10, or 50%, per game.
The argument might be that these are premium seats with the best view. Nothing wrong with that if price inflation is limited in other parts of the ground – except that it isn't: including that retainer, a family of 4 must now shell out nearly £1,500 to sit in the lower tier of the Jimmy Mac. It is a price tag which our board of directors and chief executive must know is beyond the reach of many people who live in and around the town. They must have considered that and disregarded it.
Why? The club's rationale appears to be that the increase in ticket prices are justifiable because committed fans will have renewed in March, and that the retainer is justified because only those who fail to show loyalty for a further season will ultimately be penalised by what appears to be an interest-free loan to the club.
It is bewilderingly lofty, dislocated logic. It assumes, firstly, that all of those who failed to buy tickets earlier in the year did so out of indifference. It implies that there is something wrong, even punishable, about people being swayed to make the commitment to buy a season ticket because the Clarets will be playing Premier League rather than Championship opposition next season, and vice versa a year later. It disregards entirely the plight of the Burnley supporter whose circumstances mean a two year commitment is an impossible gamble, or simply does not have multiples of £100 freely available. So too the interests of the Burnley supporter who can only attend perhaps 10 games a season, but whose matchday ticket price looks set to upwards of £10 a game more than last season as a result of what should have been the happy event of promotion.
And above all else, it passes up the opportunity to use the financial windfall of promotion to build a future for Burnley as a top 30 club by renewing its fan base at a time when all of Burnley's direct rivals for young fans – Blackburn, Preston, Bolton, Leeds and Bradford – are at a low ebb.
Moreover, that logic may just hide a cynical calculation that the decreased capacity of Turf Moor – with no home fans in the Cricket Field Stand, and increased media space reducing the home capacity even from this season – will drive some to buy tickets out of a fear that otherwise, they might miss out for the biggest games. That is no way to run a community club.
Even the reaction of season ticket holders who have previously brought their tickets appears negative. Rarely have the internet forums – not just that on this site – and Twitter been so united. Perhaps that is the thing: these are solutions to problems which do not exist. There is no problem with people pushing the boat out to be part of the Premier League experience and there is an awful lot of upside if even a handful of those become committed Burnley supporters. And in any event, the £100 retainer uses an almost sinister form of financial blackmail to solve a problem which applied to around of half of supporters last time we were in the Premier League – because despite a dismal end to that season, not far short of 12,000 bought season tickets for the following Championship campaign.
Maybe the club will achieve an accounting triumph by selling its stock of season tickets and maximising ticket income this season and even next. But that extra cash will be pretty modest relative to the TV income Rovers, Wigan and others used to flood their communities with cheap tickets. And the damage such a negative marketing campaign will do to the esteem in which the club and its directors are held will probably render that victory pyrrhic.
At a stroke, the club and its owners have forfeited their right to trade upon its and their connection with the community. That is a great shame, because I know that overwhelmingly those connections are genuine. Yet the situation can be retrieved by reconsidering and then reversing this unfortunate decision.
That, of course, is what a community club would do. Particularly one which understands that, without its community, it is nothing.


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Success in sports like sprinting, football, soccer, tennis, basketball and the like relies on one or more of the following performance skills: power, speed, agility and reactivity. So, this month's workout will have a mix of power, speed, agility and reactivity drills for the upper and lower body followed by a stretching regimen to promote flexibility in the muscles most taxed by these drills. Other Workouts of the Month follow a traditional circuit strength and flexibility training format. But performance drills by nature incorporate a cardio component, making this workout a fantastic calorie burner as well.
Words of Caution: Performance training is the highest level of strength training there is. This workout is not meant for people who are not regularly participating in a competitive sport or already strength training at an advanced level. Also, plyometrics are not recommended for people who have joint issues, including ankle, knee, hip, spine/neck, shoulder and elbow. If you are unsure if a previous injury precludes you from this type of workout or if you're considering these exercises for the first time, consult your physician before incorporating this workout into your routine.
Activity-Specific Workout of the Month Defined: A 30 minute strength and stretch training workout tailored to benefit those who engage in a particular recreational sport or activity. The workouts will be challenging and safe for the novice but will also offer progressions for the experienced. If your children participate in these activities, know that strength and flexibility training is not only safe for kids but beneficial as well. The workouts will have minimal equipment requirements so they can be done anywhere. The goal is to properly strengthen and stretch the key muscle groups involved in the activity so the participant can achieve performance improvements and reduce the risk of injury. Click on the exercise to link to examples and step-by-step descriptions provided by www.acefitness.org.
Performance Training & Stretching for Power, Speed, Agility & Reactivity
Concept: Each drill is designed to train one or more of the four performance skills. Most drills are specific to the lower body, which would include all four skills and are necessary in all sports. There are also drills for upper body to train power for activities involving racquets (like tennis), swinging (like baseball and golf) and throwing (like pitching and quarterbacking). Therefore you can select from the drills here based on their training targets to best suit your needs. I recommend selecting a total of 4 drills per workout. Following the performance workout is a flexibility workout that targets the largest muscles of the body involved in performance training – quads, hamstrings, glutes, upper and lower back, and chest/shoulder muscles for upper body power training. Perform 1-3 of these workouts per week, allowing at least 48 hours between workouts.
Levels: If these types of exercises are new to you, you're at Beginner level, even if you workout at high levels in other forms of exercise. If you have some experience with performance-based training exercises – such as CrossFit, HIIT, Tabata or Advanced Boot Camp – you can begin at the Intermediate level, particularly if the Beginner level doesn't feel challenging enough. The Advanced level should only be done if you already do performance-based training exercises regularly or until you progress through the Beginner and Intermediate levels over time. The amount of training it takes before progressing from one level to the next varies from person to person and is dependent upon a number of variables, including how often and consistently you perform these exercises. Though, it is not recommended that your perform more than 3 per week – always on non-consecutive days. Generally speaking, it is not uncommon for the average amateur athlete to take anywhere from several weeks to several months to progress levels in performance training.
Performance Workout
Select 4 of the following drills at the appropriate level. It may be that you progress through some drills faster than others. It is perfectly okay, and likely, that you will be able to perform some drills at Intermediate level and others at Beginner level, for example.
Lower Body Plyometric Drills: Trains leg power
Select 1 or 2 drills at the appropriate level; for each exercise you select, perform 3 sets of 6 repetitions per set, resting 60-90 seconds between sets
- Beginner: Squat Jumps and/or Lateral Shuffles and/or Forward Linear Jumps
- Intermediate: Jump & Reach and/or Lateral Cone Jumps and/or Forward Cone Jumps
- Advanced: Hexagon Drill and/or Lateral Zig-Zags
Upper Body Plyometric Drills: Trains arm/shoulder/chest power; partner assisted exercises also train reactivity
Select 1 or 2 drills at the appropriate level; for each exercise you select, perform 3 sets of 6 repetitions per set, resting 60-90 seconds between sets
- Beginner: Medicine Ball Push-Ups or Single Arm Medicine Ball Push-Ups
- Intermediate: Overhead Medicine Ball Throws (partner assisted) and/or Overhead Medicine Ball Slams and/or Reverse Medicine Ball Throw (partner assisted) and/or Medicine Ball Power Drops (partner assisted)
- Advanced: Power Push-Ups – push-up position with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart; flex elbows to 90 degrees & explosively extend elbows so hands lift off floor slightly; land with elbows slightly flexed (credit: ACE Trainer Guide)
Agility Drills: Trains both agility and reactivity
Start with drills at your current level, travelling 5-10 yards per set. Progress to 20-30 yards per set before progressing to next level. Return to 5-10 yards per set after leveling up, progressing up to 20-30 yards per set. In all cases, perform 1-3 sets with 3+ minutes rest between sets.
- Beginner: Lateral Over Unders
- Intermediate: Lateral Hurdle Run
- Advanced: Lateral Agility Ladder
Arm Speed Drills: Keeping arms close to body and elbows bent at 90 degrees; perform explosive arm drive motions back and forward (as though you are moving arms in a power-walk motion.) Keep torso to minimal movement. These can be performed kneeling or standing. Perform 1-2 sets of 10-15 repetitions per arm, resting 1-2 minutes between sets. (credit: ACE Trainer Guide)
Leg Speed Drills: Perform 1-2 sets of 20-30 yards per drill. Rest 3+ minutes between sets. Drills should be performed with a slight forward lean. (credit: ACE Trainer Guide)
- Beginner: High Knee: Drive each knee high as you walk, skip or slow jog forward; arms should also drive as though in a sprint
- Intermediate: High March: Drive each knee high (as in beginner phase) but when knee reaches highest point, kick foot out in front of you as you walk, skip or slow jog forward
- Advanced: Butt Kick: As you drive knee high in front of you (as in beginner phase), bend knee to have back of foot hit butt, then propel foot forward as you extend knee; aim to have mid-foot make contact with the ground. Be sure not to swing knee behind you. Practice movement standing in place before progressing to walking, skipping or slow jogging.
Flexibility Workout
Perform all of the following stretches as the conclusion of your drills; hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds, perform on right and left side:
- Side-Lying Quad Stretch: Stretches hip flexors & quads. This stretch may also be done while standing (runner's stretch); grasp top of foot with hand to point toes toward ceiling to stretch the shins as well.
- Supine Hamstring Stretch: Also stretches the shins and calves.
- Leg Cross-Over Stretch: opens up the hips & stretches the outer thigh muscles
- Standing Chest Stretch: exercise provides progression for deeper stretch
- Overhead Triceps Stretch: stretches arms & shoulders
Author's Note: Always consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.
Click on the link to view previous Activity-Specific Workouts of the Month: Hockey & Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding & Figure Skating, Golf & Softball, Distance Running, Racquet Sports, Swimming, Waterskiing & Surfing, Cycling, Rowing & Desk Jockeys, Track, Field & Court Sports, Throwing & Pitching, Dancing, Downhill Skiing


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A carefully planned
transition approach supports each school to move online when it best suits their students, staff and school community.
Schools that support contemporary practices and whole-school approaches in the effective use of ICT are well positioned to make the transition.
Consider three key areas when planning your school's transition to NAPLAN Online:
Support student digital capability
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Diane Levine Sotheby's International Realty, Senior Vice President/ Brokerage Manager
Frederick Peters Warburg Realty, President
Tresa Hall The Corcoran Group, Executive Vice President, Director of Sales
Gary Kiyan Anchor Associates, Senior Manager
1) What is the most important attribute you like to see in a seller when listing their home?
Diane Levine: With sellers it is important for them to have a plan for where they will be moving to next. When a seller wants and needs to get on with their lives, whether because they are moving for a reason, like an addition to their family or a job promotion they are more receptive to the offers that they receive. They will focus on what the buyers present to them vs. just thinking I want to achieve "x" amount. Their thinking shifts from I'd like to get a certain amount and I'd think about selling to what are the buyers willing to pay at this point in time. When agents have a handle on the seller's real motivation and time frame, they have a better chance of persuading the seller to act.
Frederick Peters: Realistic pricing – hands down
Tresa Hall: The two most important attributes to look for in a seller is their motivation to sell and their willingness to price the property to sell.
Gary Kiyan: When a seller has realistic expectations of what the market can deliver that always makes it better when creating proper marketing, and in the negotiation process for bringing about a solid transaction. In addition when the seller understands the partnership aspects of the relationship when it come to more linear points like staging, touch up work and showing schedules, these basics create deals.
2) What are some of the key qualities a prospective purchaser should see in a real estate agent?
Frederick Peters: Several qualities: you need to find an agent who can fully contextualize your purchase economically. So it must be someone with a breadth of market understanding who is capable of giving you adivice about what to go for and how aggressively to go for it. These days, with so many properties going into multiple offers, that information is critical. A good agent should also always help you to prioritize your need and determine where you have flexibility – is it size, is it location, is it price? That guides the search
Tresa Hall: A purchaser should expect that their agent is diligent is searching for properties and educating them as to the information that they have found on websites. They should also expect their agent to communicate regularly and respond immediately to their phone calls, emails, or texts. Their agent should be a good negotiator and should be knowledgeable in every aspect of the real estate transaction. They should feel comfortable that they can trust their agent. And they should believe that the agent has their best interests at heart. They need to know that their agent CARES about them.
Gary Kiyan: A consumer who has or is willing to be educated as to the true state of the market is always great to work with; in addition, a purchaser who understands the partnership and agency relationship aspect of the procedure is something I relish as well. Real Estate sales negotiations is an art form, so when a purchaser can work in harmony with the agent I find that great transaction come from this approach, which points to the concept of trust, which is not the easiest thing to find or achieve in a "caveat emptor" business. In this market a buyer who understands the pace of the deal and or the transaction is another blessing when it is present, these are the qualities of my dream purchaser.
Diane Levine: Prospective purchasers will do best with a real estate agent that can explain what is happening in the real estate market, knows details of the apartments that they are suggesting for the client, listens and ask questions of the buyer so that they help the buyer identify what they want and need and who work diligently to make it happen. The best agents care more about their clients vs. just doing a deal, they are hard-working and determined. They return your calls and are actively guiding the buyer to proceed in a certain way, as the looking and buying process proceeds.
3) What are some of the most sought after locations today? Why?
Tresa Hall: There are many sought after locations in NYC today. Chelsea and many of the downtown areas are extremely desirable in today's market, in part because of some of the new developments. Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Park Slope are sought after now. All of these areas are popular for their neighborhood feel, easy access to transportation, restaurants and are considered to be "hip". Following new developments is the indication of sought after locations.
Gary Kiyan: Well the way the market is at present; locations with inventory are popular! All real estate humor aside, in my present environment I am dealing with many first time home buyers so, I saw a number of transaction from Murray Hill to the upper eastside in deals from 750k and down. In addition we saw strong demand in the financial district for one and two bedroom activity. Of course downtown in general shows strong demand ( which is typical) for Soho, Tribeca and the West Village remains in tact however with a shortage of product and the high demand has created a very fast paced and competitive environment, which must be navigated.
Diane Levine: New York City is the place to live—we have everything and more. As an international company, the Sotheby's International Realty agents get enquires from around the globe. Foreigners are interested in neighborhoods that they have heard about abroad like Columbus Circle\Lincoln Center, Greenwich Village or Soho, which give them access to the excitement of the City. If they are investors, they are also interested in value and growth. Many are now asking more about Brooklyn and Harlem.
Frederick Peters: This is an impossible question to answer, as increasingly all of New York is sought after. There is no undesirable location in Manhattan any more – it just depends on what you want. People are fighting over brownstones all over Brooklyn. Each neighborhood has its charms, and whether it is artists in Bushwick, young professionals in Harlem or Beaux Arts lovers in Bed-Stuy, there is a place for everyone.
4) What is your take on some of the reality shows that portray NY real estate brokers. Are the shows accurate?
Gary Kiyan: Well it certainly shows that we are in an entertaining, fast paced industry, this type of venue presents a bit of a personified version of the best and worst qualities of the Real Estate professional, while I have seen similar scenarios develop on some of the more high profile transactions I have participated in, some of it is beyond the realm of many of the day to day deals I see. As long as there is some voice or attention to the fact that, honest professional service and consultation is the true cornerstone of our business I am comfortable with the shows.
Diane Levine: We, working in the real estate business in New York City, are lucky to be able to see the most luxurious apartments and to represent many of the most diverse, interesting and wealthy people from around the world that want to live in our city. The reality shows allow us to share these special spaces and what our business is like with all that it includes: the excitement, stress and sometimes unusual behavior. Although it is never "real" to condense a process that can take months into 30 minutes (If only our deals moved so quickly), it would be great to tell all involved we need to be done by the next commercial break. Watching these shows have brought some great new talent into the industry.
Frederick Peters: Well, we have participated for years in "Selling New York", which did a pretty good job of portraying the highs and lows of real estate brokerage as a career. I have been unenthusiastic about the mac ho/shark portrayal of agents on "Million Dollar Listing", but I guess it sells ad space.
Tresa Hall: I don't really call these shows "reality" shows. I don't think they necessarily shed an accurate light on real estate agents.
5) Imagine that interest rates increase from 1 to 1.5% above their current levels. What impact will that have on the purchase market?
Diane Levine: Being in the business over 25 years, in the past, I saw a buying frenzy when interest rate first start to raise as buyers tried to jump in before rates went higher, followed by a flattening of prices, as buyers felt they couldn't spend as much because their monthly payment would be more. However, in New York City now since at all price points more and more buyers are "all cash" and not depended on financing – all bets are off.
Frederick Peters: Even at 4 or 4.5% interest rates will still be historically low. It would undoubtedly remove some purchasers from the mix, but with inventory shortages at their current acute levels, it would probably not have too chilling an effect on the market. And honestly, a little LESS intensity in the market would be a welcome experience for buyers and agents alike.
Tresa Hall: I believe that a small rise in interest rates would encourage the buyers to move more quickly before the levels were raised more.
Gary Kiyan: We are in a market where the lending rates are some of the best we have seen, and these rates along with the hope of an improving economy are definitely having a favorable effect on the market place. I do not personally think that 1-1.5 percent will kill the golden goose, however as interest rate rise it will gradually effect some pricing and when the point come that overall inflation kicks in, which is typical on the backside of a recovering economy, at that point we may see some deeper effect in the market.
The bottom line is; the less expensive an overall transaction is, more people can buy. So, while the luxury market may go unaffected, the median and lower parts of the market feel the effect more as interest rates rise, yet at a 1-1.5 percent increase I would still be confident.
6) Are you seeing an increase in demand for second home purchases?
Frederick Peters: I don't think we currently see much of an increase. Ever since the recession began, flight capital from Europe, South America, and Asia has been making its way steadily into the US. That continues to happen at a high level. Bricks and mortar in New York seem very appealing to wealthy multinationals looking for a safe place to invest. In addition, we see many well-off Americans buying second, third, or fourth homes here. But I don't know that this is an increase in demand. I think this demand has been here for a while.
Tresa Hall: We have definitely seen an uptick in purchases in the East End (Hamptons, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, Montauk and the North Fork). Second home purchasers are definitely back in the market.
Gary Kiyan: Yes, actually I am seeing demand in almost all aspect of the Manhattan market, these types of deals are on the rise as well as empty nesters downsizing and taking advantage of market conditions. We see a risein second home purchases for the domestic and international market place at this point in time.
Diane Levine: As the manager of the Downtown Manhattan office of Sotheby's International Realty, I have the responsibility of reviewing board packages on all our deals. Most of the packages I reviewed in the first few months of this year were for primary residences. There are a lot of first time buyers jumping in at points up to $2.5M. Agents are reporting that many clients would consider buying up, if they could find something (hard in this multiple bid market). Since you asked about second homes, I checked with our Hamptons offices and they have been reporting an overly brisk sales , significantly higher than the same time frame in 2012. Most of their sales are second homes.
7) How do you advise a purchaser who is involved in a transaction where there are multiple bidders?
Tresa Hall: I would tell them that they should give the absolute highest price that they could and if they lost the bidding war at that price, then they wouldn't be distraught at losing it.
Gary Kiyan: So many deals are going through this process right now and managing the purchasers expectations of the market are key in our present environment. It is a bit of an art form to give the purchaser an experience where they know the agent is vigorously representing them, when there is not that much give on pricing. Indeed, some buyer have to lose a unit during negotiations in order to understand the true will of our present market conditions. If I think a property is fairly priced I will advise my purchasers to be mindful of this point and refrain from attempts at hardball negotiations. Make reasonable offers if not full price and above asking price in some situations.
Diane Levine: As soon as there is more than one "real" buyer, the advantage shifts to the seller. In order to level the playing field, a buyer and their real estate agent need to be prepared. Buyers need to review and be prepared to present themselves financially in the best light -what they can spend, how much they can borrow. When a property which meet the client's needs hits the market, the buyer needs to act swiftly. The sooner they get in to see it, the earlier they can complete their due diligence and make an offer. When bidding goes over ask, after the agent provides input as to current value of the unit, the buyer needs to think long and hard to answer- at what price if they lost it would they be kicking themselves. By sharing details of other current negotiations, the agent needs to help the buyer truly understand the speed with which they will have to move. In the market we are in, the buyer often may have to decide on the biggest purchase of their life are being in busy open house for a few minutes. And we think our job is stressful.
Frederick Peters: Go high. And write the seller a letter about how much you love the property. It is amazing how effective those can be!


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Here's some toasty knitted slippers from Emu wools which are perfect for knitting novices as they are only made out of squares of garter stitch - no increasing and decreasing, no purling, and definitely no more than two needles required.
You'll need double knitting wool in a main colour (MC) and a contrast colour (CC). You'll also need 4mm knitting needles (UK 8). Tension is 10 stitches to 5cm, measured over garter stitch.
To fit shoe size 3 (4, 5, 6, 8)
Make 3 small squares:
Using 4mm needles and MC, cast on 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) sts and k18 (22, 26, 32, 36) rows. Cast off.
Make 1 large square:
Using MC, cast on 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts and work in the following stripe sequence for 36 (44, 52, 62,, 72) rows: K2 rows MC, 2 rows CC. Cast off.
To make up, using a back stitch, join squares as shown in diagram, working from nos 1 to 8, joining edges 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3 etc, so they all correspond.
Make a pompom and sew in the centre. Repeat pattern again for other slipper (assuming that you're going to want two...)


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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Naked Brand Group Inc. (NASDAQ:NAKD) ("Naked"), an innovative fashion and lifestyle brand, and Bendon Limited ("Bendon"), a global leader in intimate apparel and swimwear, today announced that the registration statement on Form F-4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by Bendon Group Holdings Limited ("Holdco") on March 20, 2018, as amended, was declared effective by the SEC on April 26, 2018. The registration statement was filed in connection with the proposed business combination of Naked, Bendon and Holdco. The registration statement includes a definitive proxy statement of Naked and a prospectus of Holdco. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other materials are available on Naked's website at ir.nakedbrand.com, as well as at http://proxyvote.com/ and with the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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Look at explorer and naturalist Dennis Puleston's painting of an owl (whose eyes seem to bore right into you) and off in the corner, behind the delicate rendition of the bird, you will see a red barn. That is where furniture artist and craftsman David Ebner had his first studio.
"Puleson's wife saw Ebner's Rocking Horse, and he offered him the space," says Kathryn Curran, Director of the Suffolk County Historical Society. And they are together again in an exhibition that runs through September 28, 2013.
As one of the founders of the Environmental Defense Fund, Puleston, who passed away in 2001, had an immeasurable impact on conservation. Born on December 30, 1905 outside of London, he studied biology and naval architecture at London University, and ultimately settled in the United States, marrying Betty Wellington in 1939. He became an American citizen and served in World War II. After the war, Puleston was appointed the Director of Technical Information at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island. It was here that he fell in love with the Island's flourishing osprey population and wrote: "They were everywhere, repairing their huge stick nests on dead trees, utility poles and platforms erected especially for them. They even nested in the middle of towns and raised chick's right along the highway, oblivious to traffic."
Keeping detailed records of the osprey's reproductive history over several years, Puleston noticed a large decline in population. He discovered that as osprey parents attempted to incubate their eggs, the weight of their bodies was crushing the chicks' shells before hatching. Through his research he concluded that it was the result of pesticides, especially D.D.T.
Puleston and others filed a class action suit in New York State Supreme Court to force the Commission to stop using D.D.T. After presenting seven watercolors that he painted to illustrate how D.D.T. was destroying local wildlife, the Suffolk County Legislature banned the substance. As a result of Puleston's labors, the amount of D.D.T. residues in the environment dropped and the osprey were saved.
Having won the battle of osprey preservation, he was able to focus on his passions of painting and writing about Long Island wildlife. And it shows in his work. There is a delicacy of color and intimacy of expression in the birds. The painstaking detail of bark and feather is the result of a true observer.
Bryan Roesch, of Riverhead, came to see the exhibit. "I hiked with him in the '80s," he says. "He could call birds out of the woods."
"Toward the end of his life, he was going blind," says his daughter, Jennifer Puleston. "His eyesight changed his technique as it diminished."
From paintings of bark to the wood beneath, the love of nature informs the artists' work. And that is also evident in the furniture and accessories crafted by David Ebner.
"I approach my art intuitively as well as intellectually," he says, "drawing inspiration wherever I find it…each piece is treated as an art object with concern for my material and honesty to its inherent qualities."
Educated at the prestigious School for American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology, in New York, he realized that there could be "an artistic approach" to woodworking. Upon graduation, Ebner studied at London School of Furniture Design and after a two-year stint in the armed forces, he knew he wanted to pursue life as a full-time studio craftsman, moving into the red barn on Puleston's property in 1973.
Ebner is now considered to be an integral part of the "studio craft" furniture movement. His astounding 4-foot-high carved onion captures the inner layers through the wood's grain and his use of material highlights the organic curves and knots prominent in his furniture, bringing a lifelike quality to the chairs and tables. Daily-use items such as bowls, mirrors and candlesticks are elevated to artworks in his
Curran says, "The Puleston exhibit is hung as a salon, stuffed with birds. You can almost hear them. And then you walk into the Ebner room and it's so Zen. It takes you to a completely different place. Whoosh! Both of these exhibits reflect an important aspect of the creative environmentalist right here in Suffolk County."
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the rings are sick-perfect.
i'll definitely need to keep an eye out for some tooo
Hello love! You look absolutely smashing with that shirt and your boots look fab! I always admire your ring collection and the butterfly one is my favorite. You hair looks so pretty in the first picture! Can't wait to see the vintage pieces you bought! xoxoxoxoxoxoReplyDelete
I LOVE the ring photo. I'm jealous- wish I could pick up some docs at the covent garden shop. Those are so unique! Look fab on you.ReplyDelete
you look fab! Sunday shopping is just glorious indeedReplyDelete
great glasses! and that market looks pretty crazy =) ..in a good way of course ....
Wow...those doc martens are amazing!!! I love the variety of rings you are wearing! =)ReplyDelete
Camden market looks lovely and so do you. Those docs are amazing. And I cannot wait to see all of the vintage pieces you bought!ReplyDelete
your rings are really awesome...and i love the shirt doubled as a dress :]ReplyDelete
Love your rings (the turquoise and silver band ones especially). I've been looking for something similar but haven't found the *right* ones yet. Camden markets look fun. Hopefully I'll get the chance to check it out for myself in the near futureReplyDelete
love the grunge look on you...too cool!ReplyDelete
you look like a rockstar in all these pics, luv it :)
nice, grunge look..i like itReplyDelete
in 8 days i am in london :D cool style!!ReplyDelete
Wooohoo Jimmi Hendrix! :DReplyDelete
I love it when you dress a little bit grunge. You've definitely got a knack for adapting certain looks and combining them to create a fresh, fantastic look. xxReplyDelete
Love those boots!:)ReplyDelete
i really love your style, it's so grunge!:) and i really like your docs!
Oh I need your shirttttt!
Love those boots, Camden's great! Need to go back there sometime.ReplyDelete
I want your rings, theyre gorgeous!
Oooo looked fun!!!
Man your life is so exciting!!!
those boots are killer, as is your jewellery. All your snaps are psyching me up for my Europe trip in a few months. Camden markets/local area definitely on the agenda!
Have a fab week bella
Hey, I love your style, yor blog is awesome! I would love to exchange links with you, please let me know.
Spanish flag!!!!
So happy to see that, it made my day^^
Your hair looks so well!
Love from Spain,
Do you have any diy project on mind?
Check out my blog please!
The Docs are so cool! Really unique.
Love your Doc's, I have been dieing to get a pair myself!
Hey rocker girl :) I was in Camden Market last year and this is the most crazy market that i saw... FANTASTIC :)
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awesome! that jimi hendrix tee is the best.ReplyDelete
As always you look incredible. Those rings are so cool :) I LOVE YOUR BOOTS!!
Panda xxx
Very urban chic. Something MK would def rock.
Ohhhh yes, I love sundays !!! And your rings ! And your SHOES ! and your outfit, so simple yet SO sophisticated, you're perfect / perfect / perfect !ReplyDelete
u're a perfect girl!ReplyDelete
gorgeous as always!ReplyDelete
I seriously want to go to London now! You are making me so jealous with these pictures!
I only live just over an hour away by train but it's difficult getting there with the train strikes and the lack of money!
Those boots are amazing - they look so great on you.
I love Camden Market. Its definetly one of my favourite places in London as well. You look amazing in that outfit.ReplyDelete
omg I love that doc martens store :]ReplyDelete
Absolutely love two things: your rings (which are so beautiful) and your docs (which remind me how bad I wanted a pair when I was little).ReplyDelete
lovin the rocker look with the radical docs!ReplyDelete
Sunday is my fav day of the week! Love the new boots and I see you have the same butterfly ring as moi i love it! and a claddagh (Is that how you spell it?) Dont see very many people waeaing them anymore! I love mine xoxoxReplyDelete
I love markets :) You look gorgeous doll! Always love your hair & rings xoReplyDelete
great jimi hendrix t-dress!
jess s///
that skirt is fucking amazing little miss!!!!
you always have he best sunglasses<3
I love your boots, xxReplyDelete
those boots were definitely calling your name! you look gorgeous- love your locks ;)
oh to shop in camden town again is my ultimate happiness haha and love the DM i so need a pair!ReplyDelete
you look amazing. i especially love all you rings. sooo wonderful.
ps. there are awards on my blog for you.
I am loving your rings!
so glad you enjoyed the markets - they are a must and something we don't have enough of in canada.
beautiful rings - i'm sure each has a story!
INCREDIBLE docs!!!! x
I love your blog.
Are you interested in a link exchange?
Ilove those docs ... great find !!!! <3ReplyDelete
oh you are so fine. so rock. GREAT.
camden market is one of the most inspiring places on earth.
i love your sunglasses!ReplyDelete
those boots are amazing. and what kind of detox tea do you drink? ive been wanting to try one.
hey beautiful!
looks like a fun day! your riiiiings are <3
omg i know. i was just sorta thinking out loud you know? typing without thinking but had noooo idea it was gonna get so crazy!
One Love,
Love your boots and your turquoise ring!ReplyDelete
Awesome jewelry but it's the Hendrix dress/shirt I'm in love with. What a great find. Love the boots as well!ReplyDelete
those Doc Martens look great!
I can't pull them off, I've tried
Beautiful pictures, I'm loving your sunglasses!! They look so cool on you.ReplyDelete
Ha, I love me some detox tea too. And that Hendrix T-shirt dress is ridiculously rad!! xx
I love the rings! And, of course, those amazing boots! I can see why they were calling to you - they're fantastic!ReplyDelete
Ooh you have so many amazing rings!ReplyDelete
Beautiful rings! I've never visited London but can't wait until I do! (With plenty of money!)
Lauren x
cool blog!
love the turqoise ring!
you pulled those DMs off seriously well!ReplyDelete
i do love the rings, too !ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see what you bought! :)ReplyDelete
you're great! i LOVE those sunglasses.ReplyDelete
<3 The Voguette
I would love to have a pair of those shoes! Your blog is so cool.ReplyDelete
Oh My Gosh! Great rings and shoes. I absolutely love your shoes. xReplyDelete
Those Docs are fab-u-lous.ReplyDelete
I adore those rings and shoes! I'm looking for some boots similar to those.ReplyDelete
Love those silver rings! I wish I could make a trip to London, but it does not look like it will happen anytime in the near future. BOO. Til then I'll just live vicariously through you lol :)
hello, gorgeous:) those boots are marvelous...
and 'tis true, ive never been to toronto! its not my fault my 'rents keep me cooped up in boring old winnipeg:( but if i could go, id love to see your secret vintage places:):)
xx raez
Great photos!
Looks like you had alot of fun.
Awesome rings btw and love your doc's!
Beth xx
Love your rings!ReplyDelete
the docs are badass! i love london.ReplyDelete
I love that turquoise & butterfly ring! I was about to purchase those black sandals from target in your previous blog entry because they were on sale :PReplyDelete
amazing shoesssssssReplyDelete
ooh i love your docs and your hair.ReplyDelete
Amazing ring you have there! x SushiReplyDelete
OHHHHH!!! I were in those places last july!! :)
wow. i really really love your t-shirt (and your martens are so beautiful! i bought the yellow ones, and i prefer yours!! :) )
gorgeous dress...<3
xx cody
You always look so great, love your taste! & I absolutely adore your shirt it is so great! and the rings also of course..
xx Birgit
Oh, I love the Camden market... Its like you're in another worldReplyDelete
Where are your rings from?!?!?ReplyDelete
Great photos. You look awesome. Have a killer week ahead. Cheers!ReplyDelete
Oh god those shoes stole my heart. Doc Martens are amazing. And Jimmi Hendrix is hella cool. Love The Wind Cries Mary. An amazing classic.ReplyDelete
Oh so good picture specially your style and attraction.
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I love your whole look! The boots are great.ReplyDelete
i've also been to the camden market when i was in london! stupid us only got to see the mainstreet though -.- we thought there was nothing anymore and left =( little did we know there was so much more over the bridge.. but still it's great there! too bad we didn't bumped into each other haha! xoxoReplyDelete
love LOVE the ringsReplyDelete
those are some serious sunglasses. great oversized tshirt as dress!! xx
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i love the metallic docs!!!! they are so unique :DReplyDelete
The shoes are looking very good.It suits u.
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