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Simple Santa
This clever character doubles up as a decoration and a finger puppet! Easy to achieve with felt and hand stitching, jolly old St Nick will happily stand up on his own while waiting for kids to pick him up and have a play.
Gather your supplies:
Red or pink felt; matching embroidery thread; cream felt; 5mm wooden bead; linen scraps; black embroidery thread; embroidery needle.
Here's how...
Step 1
Using a photocopier, enlarge the Simple Santa Diagrams (below) to 110%. Cut Hat shape from red or pink felt. Stitch together long straight sides using blanket stitch. Cut out linen Face, cream felt Beard and Moustache, and a 13 x 7cm red or pink felt rectangle.
Step 2
Using picture (below) as a guide, position facial features on centre of 1 long side of rectangle and stitch on. Stitch on bead nose and two black eyes. Blanket stitch around bottom of rectangle. Overlap short ends, checking circumference fits neatly under hat. Trim if needed and blanket stitch together. Stitch hat to body.

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"Your very existence is public indecency."
— Keito, to Kanako, Star Driver
"I'm back from rocking out with my cock out! Get this shit: some dude just came up to me and thrust his package in my face."Film — Live-Action
Eddie Valiant: You don't know how hard it is being a man.. looking at a woman... looking the way you do.
Jessica: I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way.
Jessica: I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way.
"You know what? If I was you, I'd go down there and give those boys a drink. [You] can't imagine how happy it makes a man to see a woman like you. Just to look at her. And if one of them should pat your behind, just make believe it's nothing. They earned it."
— Cheyenne, to Jill, Once Upon a Time in the West
"We were looking for a way to make the ratings soar
So we orchestrated an encounter with the Borg
Normally you'd think that that would get us into shit,
But this one has a smashing ass and lovely set of tits!"
So we orchestrated an encounter with the Borg
Normally you'd think that that would get us into shit,
But this one has a smashing ass and lovely set of tits!"
— Voltaire, "The U.S.S. Make Shit Up"
"I am human. I enjoy seeing Thandie Newton nude."
—Roger Ebert on Besieged (1999)
V1: She has zero charisma. Negative charisma.
Jay: And she's obviously disinterested and untalented. But she does pull in the crowds.
Jay: And she's obviously disinterested and untalented. But she does pull in the crowds.
—OSW Review on Sable, Ep. 40
Web Animation
"It doesnt take a giant space protractor to calculate that Master Chief and Cortana are the only marketable faces of the franchise, which is not even because theyre good or interesting characters; its only because Mr. Chuffy is the protagonist, and Cortana flaps her big blue knockers about like a gelatine dessert on a merry-go-round."
Web Original
"If you Googled 'Kate Uptons nipples,' youd see Kate Uptons nipples on a horse and Kate Uptons nipples under a white, wet t-shirt. Weve seen Kate Uptons nipples and weve seen pretty much every piece of her body except for both pairs of her down low lips (which Im sure look like a dwarf rose blooming in the sunlight)."
—Michael K., "The Internet Is To Blame For Why Kate Upton Wont Ever Get Naked In Front Of A Camera"
Im pretty certain anybody whos a fan of either Sylvester Stallone or Sharon Stone doesnt go to the movies for serious dramatics. Stallones fans go to see him kill a lot of things and be macho, and Stones fans go in the vain hope shell do another leg spreading scene like in Basic Instinct''. To be fair, she does get naked in this film. On the downside, so does Sly.
"I could mention [Isabelle] Hupperts performance but with her being nude almost the whole movie I seemed to forget how well she acted. Its the damnedest thing."
"It is an established fact that you can gauge the popularity anime/video game character by the amount of people drawing them naked and posting them on the Internet, and its is unlikely that this discrepancy between Tifa and Rinoa smut escaped Square's attention."
— Pat R., "Diminishing Returns"
"We finally meet Asuka. You may remember her from the umpteen billion toys, posters, and perverted PC games you people may play."
"We obviously could've filled this entire list with clickbaity yellow spandex fetish art of April O'Neil and called it a day."
"Theres so little happening on Voyager at the moment that Janeway calls a meeting of the senior staff so they can all talk about their dreams. Remember when TNG did this episode (Night Terrors) at least they bothered to have Troi floating in a green cloud with her bottom filling the screen!"
—Joe Ford on Star Trek: Voyager, "Waking Moments"
"See, 'Klingon' isnt just a warrior race, its also what Sevens impractically tight uniform does to her breasts."
David: I like Erica Durance in ridiculous outfits, but theres a point where it really starts distracting from the show.
Chris: Youve seen more of it than I have, Uzi. Is this a recurring theme with Durance? Because in three episodes that Ive watched, two have had her tied up, and one of those involved actual honest-to-god bondage gear.
Chris: Youve seen more of it than I have, Uzi. Is this a recurring theme with Durance? Because in three episodes that Ive watched, two have had her tied up, and one of those involved actual honest-to-god bondage gear.
—Chris Sims and David Uzumeri on Smallville ("Supergirl")
"Speaking of Kristin Kreuk, her Lana Lang was initially as captivating as the actress herself appears to be... until the writers/producers made clear they were altogether captivated by her, as well, and couldn't write her fairly to save their lives."
"As my girlfriend remarked, 'I feel like every episode is about Lois's boobs,' demonstrated in this, my very own Lois's boobs collage from this season."
—Jennifer Malkowski on Smallville
"Her wardrobe consists of pure white gowns that are somehow both full-length and yet split almost to the crotch. And I'm not convinced she wears a bra."
— Towny, a member of Outpost Gallifrey discussing Servalan from Blake's 7
Web Video
"I think it's time for a little FANSERVICE!"
— Mai Valentine, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series
In the end of the episode we get to meet Shinon's ass and cameltoe, followed to a lesser extent by Shinon.
—Digibro on the first episode of Sword Art Online II
Get ready for an action-packed thrill ride about Russian spies who take down America by any wigs necessary, in this winning combination of great acting, historical drama, and Felicity's butt!
Wait a minute, that's Linnea Quigley! I didn't recognize her with underpants on!
Brandon in his Night of the Demon review
Real Life
"It has been suggested that, uh, Nicola Bryant was asked to reveal more or herself than, um, other companions traditionally had in the past. She was occasionally asked to wear clothes that she herself would not have chosen to wear, bless her. (I had no objection whatsoever.)"
—Colin Baker on Peri Brown, UKGold's Doctor Who @40''
"I never thought a picture of my body would be tacked up in men's bathrooms. I hate men looking at me and thinking what they think. And I know what they think. They write and tell me."
"She came across as a kind of girl who would, would, uhhh...well, no way else to say it: put out."
"It kills me, and it was always just vaguely embarrassing when you would have to do serious scenes with her in the room. You are just sitting there thinking, Well, you essentially have this naked woman at the table. Everybody is just supposed to pretend like that is okay, but you dont play anyone else like that. Why doesnt Janeway come to the bridge in a halter-top one day? Seriously, why doesnt Tom wear hot pants periodically?"
"I'm comfortable posing naked."


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If you are out shopping this weekend and your mall has an Auntie Annes, you are in luck! February 11-14, you can get a free signature pretzel with the purchase of any pretzel item. Go here for the details an to print out the certificate.
Free Pretzel at Auntie Annes When You Buy One!
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Fundraising for charities
We're pleased to announce the launch of a new website for JM Professional Fundraising. The website uses some of the key styling cues from existing promotional material and extends these in a modern CSS-based layout.
It's great to see a website 'completed' but, in this case, I'll be sad to see it go because the project was a pleasure to work on. Everything came together really well, from the website content to the initial layout draft, through to the final product.
Not every project is like this, of course, but I usually try and think of the reasons why a project works well in any specific instance. In this case, one key reason was that the website content was supplied as a comprehensive package by the client, this gave a full picture of what was to be included, and this made the overall layout easier to create.


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Conveniently situated in 4 locations throughout Victoria, Bendigo, Hepburn Springs, Macedon Ranges and Yarra Valley, our idyllic group of resorts has been developed to cater for weddings, conferences, corporate retreats, special celebrations or an intimate getaway.
At Prestige Retreats you can expect exemplary service, mouth-watering food and wine, stunning countryside views, gorgeous manicured gardens and a unique blend of modern and timeless elegance. We strive to get the little things right and to appreciate that your time is the ultimate luxury.
To learn more about your next event location, click here and discover Prestige Retreats for yourself.
About Prestige Retreats
The Grange Group properties of Cleveland Winery and Bellinzona Resort are now part of the Prestige Retreats Group providing luxury accommodation, conference and wedding venues in five idyllic locations in regional Victoria.


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Title: The Club
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Year: 1994
Genre: Horror / Comedy / Psychological
Language: English
Runtime: 90 min / 93 min (Canada, VHS version)
Director: Brenton Spencer
Writer: Robert C. Cooper
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109449/
Students are at Senior Prom, which takes place in a big old castle. When clock strikes midnight, time stops and everyone disappears except for a small group of seven people. Among them are five students, one guidance counselor and a person no one knows, John. As they try to figure out what has happened, they notice that something evil is lurking and taking over people, and they don't know who is good anymore. Time will tell that John is behind it all, and that he is far from being a regular bloke. He's recruiting people for his devilish "club", and the only ticket in is murder or suicide.
Our thoughts:
Movies that you loved growing up will always have a special place in your heart, and "The Club" is like that. There was something that I loved about this film, and that made me revisit this unknown Canadian flick from the same writer as the equally unknown film "The Dark".
The film starts out with a prom, and in just a matter of minutes time stops and it all starts. I found that it should've focused a bit more on the people involved before moving on to the horror. Anyway, what happens when time stops is that they all go insane. They hallucinate, attack eachother, see duplicates of themselves, and so on. All this meanwhile John, the "villain", walks around dropping funny one-liners and acts like a Freddy Krueger-ish (in "A Nightmare On Elm Street" part 4 and up) bad guy. We have a few scenes involving demons, or if you would call it/them the Devil, that's up to you. Most of the film is about them walking around meeting different hallucinations and evil versions of some person (be it themselves or someone else in the group). This goes on and on, and while the film does get more interesting towards the end when things are explained a bit, I don't feel it was enough to impress. It might sound more interesting than it really is, but the only reason I would ever watch this film again is to see John, which I remember liking the most about the film growing up too (which might've made me think I thought the rest of the film was good too). It takes about an hour before John gets a big part of the film, but he does such a good job at being the mean and sarcastic freak that he is.
There isn't much more I can say about the film. Watch it only if you're a huge fan of sarcastic villains, because this one has a great one. He was funny as fuck, even. Buuut, the plot doesn't work as good as it should have, we don't care about most of the characters, it drags alot and while it has decent effects, we only get to see them for a very short time. Overall, a very bland 90's film that isn't VERY bad, just not very good or worth the time, and it only managed to stay in my mind because of the bad guy in the film.
Gore: 0.5/5
Nudity: 0.5/5
Story: 3/5
Effects: 3.5/5
Comedy: 4/5
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text: I read this humorous letter in *Glenn Gould: Selected Letters* on the bus this morning and found it utterly hilarious. --- January 28, 1973 Mr. John P.L. Roberts C.B.C. Dear Mr. Roberts: Permit me to introduce myself: I am a young harpsichordist, and, as proof of my modest ability, enclosed a critique of my disc debut. You may well ask, dear sir, how I, an unknown, was selected for the signal honour of a C.B.C. recording. The reason, though I shall endeavour to spare you the more tiresome fiscal details, relates, alas, not to my artistry -- if I may so term it -- but to my citizenship. Although a long-time resident of Canada, I am officially 'registered' -- to borrow maritime jargon -- as an Andorran, and the unusual circumstances surrounding my harpsichord debut were brought about through the intercession of my great aunt, Elspeth-Yvonne who, for many decades, as you perhaps know, has been an intimate of His Serene Highness, the Grand Duke Willibald-Christoph. Due to a balance-of-trade deficit incurred when the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency refused re-imbursement for some 120 Andorran passports -- the production of which constitutes the major industry of my country -- on the unlikely pretense that essential, if invalid, data contained therein was obscured by goat-milk stains, Andorra achieved an all-but-insurmountable national debt of $223.20. (Perhaps I should point out that Andorran passports, at bulk rate, are valued at $1.86 (U.S.)). Althoug the C.I.A. refused compensation for what it unfairly described as 'damaged goods', the U.S. government was understandably anxious to avoid an international incident which, in all probability, would have resulted in an armed clash and involved the full might of the Andorran military and, therefore, at the inventive suggestion of aunt Elspeth-Yvonne, the undersigned was engaged to commit to disc, on behalf of the U.S. firm, the aforementioned repertoire described in the enclosed brochure. (In a calculation typical of American Economic Imperialism, it was reckoned that, even if the record failed to capture attention, and consequently royalties, in any foreign market, it would as a mandatory purchase for all Andorrans, recoup the sum above-mentioned before first pressing.) In any event, dear sir, I have no wish to fatigue you with the details which surround the production of the disc in question. The burden of this memorandum, rather, is simply to bring your attention to the fact that, as a long-time resident of Canada, my abilities on the harpsichord have gone entirely untapped by the moguls of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Aunt Elseph-Yvonne has addressed herself to this subject in several recent, and remarkably heated, letters to the undersigned and, in order to redress this sad state of affairs, is threatening a state visit to Canada during which, I fear, her penchant for publicity, as well as her capacity to maintain hungerstrikes in the doorways of government buildings for protracted periods, could not but cause you, dear sir, and your esteemed associates, considerable embarrassment and inconvenience. It occurred to me, therefore, that in order to forestall her proposed visit, you could, by way of concession, present the undersigned in a series of harpsichord recitals before campus audiences across the country. It is my understanding that the C.B.C. music department sponsors a series of so-called 'Celebrity Recitals' at such campuses, although I have been told that the normal allocation is one such event per artist. However, I feel confident that, with an international incident at stake, with aunt Elspeth-Yvonne's dictum that 'once a celebrity, always a celebrity' in mind, and particularly, in view of my own profound believe that, however expertly manufactured, the recording is but a pale and artificial memento of the concert experience, you will see fit to revise your policy for this occasion and provide me with a suitable and extensive itinerary accordingly. Finally, may I add that, although my prime loyalties are, of course, to the culture of Andorra, and although it would be tempting indeed to prepare a program containing exclusively of music by Andorran composers, I am given to understanding that, in this country, you observe a rather quaint custom known as 'Canadian content'. I should like you to know, therefore, that in view of this regional peculiarity, I am prepared to forego my own repetoire predilections and, where necessary, to amplify my instrument accordingly. Indeed, out of respect for local sensibilities I have, in fact, prepared a program which opens with my own harpsichord transcription of Oskar Morawetz' First Symphony, continues with a similar transcription of Healey Willan's Second Symphony and, as a grand finale, and utilizing the full range of electronic capabilities at my comment, concludes with a superimposition of the two compositions which, if I may modestly say so, includes many unique harmonic effects. To meet the needs of this repetoire, I have arranged to project the harpsichord sonorities with an SAE 5000 watt quadrophonically-energized RMS linear-phase amplifier (as approved by the E.B.U.) and to channel the sound in four-point super-acrylic woofers and .0075 extended tweeters with cast-aluminum acoustic-lenses for 90 degree high-frequency dispersion in circular symmetry. These latter speakers, of my own design, (patents pending) will be known as 'Voice of the Stadium' and have already received the Stanley Horobin 'Seal of Good Studio-Kepping'. I trust, dear sir, that this program proposal will merit your enthusiastic approval and look forward to an early reply from your office. Rest assured that, upon its receipt, I shall forward a copy of your reply along with a placative memorandum of my own to aunt Elspeth-Yvonne. Yours most sincerely, G. Herbert Gould --- -- -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.12 GAT d@ s--:-->--- a20 C+++(++)(++++) !U P+>P++ L>L+ E— W@ N-(N--) !o K>K++ !w O? M+(M++) V? !PS(PS?)(PS+) !PE(PE) Y+ PGP? t* 5 X R>R+ tv++ b+@>b++(b+++) DI@>DI+ !D(D---) G++>G+++ e++ h*(h)(h+) !r(r--)(r-) x- ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ _______________________________________________ F_minor mailing list email@example.com https://email.rutgers.edu/mailman/listinfo/f_minor


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Posts linked from here chronicle our few food exclusion diet, as we try to establish additional trigger foods for our daughter's gut symptoms.
After ten years of unresolved, unimproved reflux and with a known gut allergy process at play we are embarking on a few food diet with our daughter. I should point out that this has been suggested by an expert paediatric dietician and proposed after much consideration and discussion with our paediatric gastroenterologist. It's not something you should EVER do without professional support since it is potentially quite dangerous since the child's nutritional status is obviously at risk. It's also pretty hard to do without the child's full agreement if at all possible. Our daughter is desperate for improvement, her reflux is hugely life-affecting and she's losing adult teeth already. So.... I'm gritting my teeth and going with it.
Whilst I might have considered catering for an exclusion diet difficult before (3 actually, since 3 of my children are on 3 different exclusion diets...) this is a real step into the unknown. I've had some excellent meal suggestions from friends who are old hands at this - although most have the back up of a special formula, which we don't. I'm hoping this is a short term project and we can either rule out other foods as a reflux trigger or can find the one or two causing her problems.
Below are the Blog posts about our few food journey:-
Our Few Food Diet
Courgette Fritters
Homemade Houmous - Life with Six Foods
Pancakes and Puddings
Pear Crumble
Potato, Chickpea & Cashew Fritters
When things don't go to plan!
It's Been a While
Socca Bread - Chickpea breakthrough!


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Collision Claims The Life Of A Liberal Man
KSCB News - December 4, 2010 12:00 am
A two vehicle accident has claimed the life of a Liberal man. The accident occured Friday afternoon at 4:10pm, at the intersection of Seward County roads 6 and O. A 2004 Kenworth semi being driven by John Klassen, 45, of Liberal, was westbound on Seward County road 6 when the semi failed to yield to a 1989 Ford passenger car being driven by Juan D Juarez-Valenzela, 78, of Liberal. Valenzela's vehicle struck the semi in the drivers axles and came to rest in southwest corner ditch of intersection. Valenzela had to be exticated from his vehicle and was taken to Southwest Medical Center in Liberal where he was pronounced dead. Neither Klassen or his passenger, Anna Klassen, 48, of Liberal, were injured in the accident.


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What is it?
It's surprising how few car models make a half century, but this limited edition Jaguar is a celebration of one of them. It's the XJ50, and the clue is very obviously in the name, the first XJ6 debuting to considerable acclaim in 1968.
Were Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons still alive he might be surprised to discover that a) the XJ model line was still in production b) that this version of it is a diesel and c) that the XJ has become so big. But then, so has everything else.
For the record, among those few half-century survivors are the Mini, the Porsche 911, the Chevrolet Corvette and the Toyota Corolla, the last of these a phenomenally successful multi-generational family of models, but not one with the charisma of all the others.
So, what does an XJ50 bring you? Well, like plenty of limited editions, it takes a committed inspection of the standard features list to understand what your £74,280 brings you. The XJ50 is based on the £66,360 Premium Luxury XJ, which is the second model up the hierarchy, sandwiched by the base £62,360 Luxury and the not basic at all £72,580 Portfolio, this model also slightly cheaper than the XJ50.
Compared to the Premium Luxury version, then, you get adaptive headlights, 20in Venom alloys, 18-way heated and cooled front seat, quilted soft leather, soft grain leather to the upper dashboard, suedecloth headlining, gloss shadow and piano black décor, privacy glass, electric rear window sunblinds, rear reading lights, alloy pedals, illuminated XJ50 treadplates, an 825 Watt Meridian surround sound system rather than 380 Watt sounds, a digital TV, a 360deg parking aid, blind spot and reverse traffic warnings and park assist.
Items special to the XJ50 itself are 20in two-tone alloys, bumpers from the Portfolio version, a black grille, a palette of four exterior colours (though all of these are normally available) and subtle additional badging. Inside, leapers and logos adorn the headrestraints, the illuminated sill tread plates and the centre armrest, while the paddle shifters are anodized, and the pedals are alloy.


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There are waaaay too many 'hates' and 'dislikes' and waaaayyy too less 'I loves' in this world for my liking (ironically)! But I'm going to change that, one post at a time!
'Today, I Love…' is all about finding one small… or large (no one is holding a gun to your head) thing that made me utterly happy today. There is so much beauty in the world and this is my everyday tribute to all things lovable!
Today, I Love… Duckie Earrings. What are you loving today?


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1910-1925. - 1 cm of textual records.
Administrative History - Biographical Sketch:
John Johnston O'Neill was born in Port Colborne, Ontario, on November 12, 1886. He was the son of Irish immigrant Thomas John O'Neill and Mary Jane Henderson, of Marshville, Ontario. He received his elementary and secondary education in Port Colborne and Welland and obtained degrees in geology and mining from McGill University in 1909 and 1910. He earned a PhD in structural geology and petrography from Yale University in 1912 and then did postdoctoral work at the University of Wisconsin in 1912-1913.
From 1909 to 1913, he worked in the field as a student and assistant to the Geological Survey of Canada. He was then hired as a geologist on the Canadian Arctic Expedition (CAE) of 1913, which was organized by anthropologist Vilhjalmur Stefansson. O'Neill was assigned to the expedition's south group, under the leadership of zoologist R. M. Anderson. He subsequently worked for the Geological Survey from 1914 to 1920, exploring copper deposits in the Canadian Far North, among other things. His report on the geology of Canada's Arctic coast was published in 1924.
In 1920 he resigned from the Geological Survey and went to work for Whitehall Petroleum Co., in India, for a year. He returned to Canada in 1921 to take up the position of Assistant Professor of Geology at McGill University. In 1929 he became Head of the Department of Geology and then Dean of Science in 1935. After serving as Dean of Graduate Studies and then Dean of Engineering, he finished his career as Vice-Principal of McGill from 1949 to 1952, when he retired.
In parallel with his McGill career, especially in the 1920s, O'Neill also worked as a consulting geologist to a number of companies, including White Beaver Oil (1921-1922), Pend Oreille Mines and Metals Co. (1928-1930) and Tiblemont Island Mining Co. (1935-1936). He also studied the geology of the Cape Breton coal mines in 1923 and 1924. O'Neill published a huge number of articles in academic journals and newsletters.
Outside of his work, O'Neill chaired the board of the Arctic Institute of North America in 1949, and served as chairman of the Royal Society of Canada in 1950-1951. He was also a freemason and a political Conservative.
He married Lillian May in Ottawa on December 9, 1918. The couple had two children, Gordon Campbell and Melville Henderson. O'Neill lived in Westmount for many years, but later moved to Ottawa, where he died in 1966. In 1999 a new mineral from Mount St. Hilaire was given the name "Oneillite" to underscore his contribution to the study of Canadian geology.
Scope and Content:
The John Johnston O'Neill fonds primarily concerns O'Neill's interest in the exploration of the polar regions. It contains letters he received from M. N. Anderson of the Victoria Memorial Museum regarding the world of explorers, an invitation to a lecture given by Roald Amundsen in New York (along with a newspaper clipping about the lecture), typed copies of newspaper articles about the exploration of the Arctic, an autographed copy of a book on Arctic sediments and several newspaper clippings on the same topic. The fonds also contains a description of the J. J. O'Neill Collection, listing items related to polar exploration (which are now part of the McCord collection) and miscellaneous documents included in this fonds. Lastly, the fonds contains a copy of a speech given by Colonel William B. Melish titled "The Ladies."
The fonds is divided into the following series:
- P244/A: Polar exploration
- P244/B: Miscellaneous documents


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The video of Representative David Stringer's comments on immigration was posted on Facebook, and since then, the reactions have been strong and impassioned.
The latest comes from the Arizona Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard:
Speaker Mesnard Releases Statement on Comments by Representative David Stringer
STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard (R-17) today released the following statement in response to comments made by Representative David Stringer (R-1):
"I completely disagree that immigration poses a threat to the United States. We are a nation of immigrants – we have been since before our founding and will continue to be as long as our country remains a beacon of freedom and opportunity around the world. While some find challenge in diversity, I believe that any challenge makes us better for it."
"Ultimately, Representative Stringer's future in the Legislature will be up to him and the voters of District 1. In the meantime, I am dissolving the Ad Hoc Study Committee on Criminal Justice Reform, which Representative Stringer had been chairing. This does not mean that the discussion about criminal justice reform is over, as I know there is strong bipartisan interest to look at the issue, and I thank the members for being willing to serve on this committee. However, so as to avoid compromising the issue, future work will not take place in the form of this committee."
Many people, including the Chairman of the Republican Party, Jonathan Lines and Governor Doug Ducey have called for Stringer's resignation from the House. Locally, Dr. Mark Sensmeier, Chairman of the Yavapai County Republicans responded on Facebook by saying, "Any attempt to categorize ANY immigrant as a 'good immigrant' or 'bad immigrant' on the basis of their race or ethnicity is offensive to me, and should be offensive to ALL Americans. This kind of thinking is antithetical to the very principles on which this nation was founded. It is "liberty and justice for ALL", not "liberty and justice for all white people". There is no room for this attitude in the Republican Party, or any party for that matter."
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In full disclosure, Representative Stringer is a partner in Specialized Publishing, the parent company of Prescott eNews. However, he has no input in the editorial content of this publication. Comments he makes on the campaign trail are comments he makes for himself.
We will not try to defend or justify his comments in this forum. We will defend his right to say what he wants - it's a matter of free speech. He will reap the good and bad consequences of his words on his own.
As for asking for his resignation? That seems premature. There is a primary election in August. After that, there is a general election in November. The voters will decide whether he should continue representing LD1 or not. Taking away their right to vote and weigh in on the entirety of Representative Stringer's contribution in the legislature, not just a few seconds of a video, is not fair to anyone.
So, let the campaign continue. Have the conversation. And then, let the voters be heard.
In that light, we have found a copy of his entire presentation to the Men's Republican Forum, which was saved by David Shapira. It is only appropriate that Stringer's comments be heard in full context before being judged.


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The Earth Is a Man painting (1942) by Matta (Roberto Antonio Sebastián Matta Echaurren) at Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago, IL.
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The most heart-warming thing you'll see this afternoon.
The whole world is tuning in to one of the most elaborate Make-A-Wish scenarios ever seen, as the city of San Francisco has turned into Batman's Gotham City and made a 5-year-old cancer patient into a superhero. The Make-A-Wish Foundation enlisted more than 7,000 volunteers, including local police, city officials, and the news media to help a young boy named Miles transformed himself into Batkid and the Bay Area into Gotham, for a day of adventure including some heroic "rescues."
The local ABC affiliate has been following Miles around the city and live streaming his day, which you can watch here. Citizens and friends have come out to cheer him on and many more folks are following along on Twitter, via the #SFBatKid hashtag and a couple of accounts set up just for the show. Even the President is involved:
Make-A-Wish put together a stunningly large production for Miles, including "battles" with Batman's notorious enemies the Riddler and the Penguin; a couple of "damsel in distress" rescues, and a trip to the mayor's office to receive the key to the city.
KRON TV mapped out the feel-good itinerary last night:
#FollowFriday RT @SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/pMn3gRHcLo— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 15, 2013
The day began with the San Francisco Chronicle's front page transformation into the Gotham City Chronicle, sticking Miles to the top of the edition. The author of the article? None other than his jealous Marvel rival, Clark Kent.
#SFBatKid carrying away what appears to be bomb thy was strapped to damsel in distress pic.twitter.com/jKJX9UmHU0— Mike Pelton (@KRON4MPelton) November 15, 2013
Miles was then driven around the city in two custom Batmobiles, each emblazoned with their own Batman symbol.
The event even brought out some specially-made Twitter accounts, such as The Penguin's San Francisco account, which posted the photo below:
Miles was then driven around the city in two custom Batmobiles, each emblazoned with their own Batman symbol.
The event even brought out some specially-made Twitter accounts, such as The Penguin's San Francisco account, which posted the photo below:
#SFBatKid saves damsel in distress! pic.twitter.com/BOjHxNN6kG— Mike Pelton (@KRON4MPelton) November 15, 2013
San Francisco didn't totally transform into Gotham, though. For Miles, the day ends with a key to the city made of Ghiradelli chocolate, a local non-comic book favorite. Why be so serious when you can enjoy Miles' smiles?
(Top image of Batkid and Batman from Patricia Wilson via Twitter. Image of Batkid from AP. Image of Batmobiles from ABC News. Image of Batmobiles from ABC7 News.)
This post originally appeared on The Atlantic Wire.


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| 11.9°C Dublin
WORLD shares and the euro fell on Wednesday as traders turned their focus to the festering fiscal problems in the United States and Europe after the re-election of President Barack Obama signalled no dramatic shift in U.S. economic policies.
Jittery investors scrambled for less-risky assets, with benchmark U.S. Treasuries poised for their best one-day move since May.
Concerns persisted whether Obama could reach a timely deal with Republican lawmakers to avert the "fiscal cliff" -- the $600bn in automatic tax hikes and spending cuts set to kick in on Jan. 1. Economists warned such a move would tip the world's biggest economy into a recession.
"Unfortunately, the honeymoon doesn't last very long in real time and we knew that regardless of the outcome of the election, our focus would immediately be shifted to the 'fiscal cliff,' which is going to be difficult in and of itself," said Art Hogan, managing director of Lazard Capital Markets in New York.
Traders also monitored the developments in Greece, where parliament votes late in the day on an austerity package needed to secure a fresh injection of EU/IMF aid and avert bankruptcy. There will be a follow-up vote on Sun day on an austerity budget for 2013.
Greece's solvency is seen as vital in the support of the euro and the region's economy, which has deteriorated due to slowing global demand and a battered banking system.
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the ECB expects the euro zone economy to remain weak "in the near term" and euro zone governments must press ahead with efforts to forge closer financial, fiscal, economic and political union.
"A lot depends on this vote today in Greece, so I think it is a little bit of wait-and-see," said Mark Priest, Head of Index & Equity Market Making at ETX Capital in London.
In early trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 240.30 points, or 1.81pc, at 13,005.38. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 26.57 points, or 1.86pc, at 1,401.82. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 55.58 points, or 1.85pc, at 2,956.36.
Energy shares succumbed to intense selling pressure, as companies in the sector will likely see more regulation in Obama's second term, with less access to federal lands and water even as the administration promotes energy independence. James River Coal tumbled 20pc t to $3.77 a share.
The FTSE Eurofirst 300 index of top European shares slid 1pc to 1,103.62.
Bucking the market were French banking stocks. They were helped by BNP Paribas' forecast-beating quarterly earnings, which sent its shares 2pc higher to €39.93.
European and Asian stock markets rose initially on relief buying when U.S. election results for the White House and Congress were clear cut and reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve's ultra-loose monetary policy will continue.
The MSCI world equity index was briefly 0.4pc higher before falling 1.1pc to 328.12.
"The fact the election is over is obviously positive for the market. Markets don't like uncertainty and there was always the worry that it was going to drag on," ETX's Priest said.
As worries over the U.S. fiscal cliff and Greece's austerity votes moved to the forefront, investors flocked to the safety of low-risk assets, including the greenback, gold and U.S. and German government bonds.
The dollar recovered from early losses, resuming its rally during this week's tense run-up to the U.S. election. It was up 0.2pc against a basket of currencies, touching a two-month high earlier.
The euro on the other hand fell 0.4pc to $1.2755, retreating from a session high of $1.2876.
Gold rose for a third straight session. It was up 0.5pc to a one-week high of $1,724.21 an ounce.
In the bond market, the yield on 10-year Treasury notes was 1.634pc, a 12-basis point decline from late on Tuesday, on track for its biggest single-day drop since May 30, according to Reuters data.
German Bund futures climbed 71 basis points, or 0.5pc, at 142.80.
Worries about weaker energy demand caused a sell-off in the oil market after it rallied on Tuesday. Brent crude oil fell $2.05 to $109.02 a barrel and U.S. oil futures fell $2.56 to $86.15.


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This came in the post today. It was addressed to my human but look at whose name it was attentioned to - me, Kess!
The HK SPCA sent me the annual vaccination reminder...Sigh...Visiting the vet is not on my list of favourite things (no offence, Dr. Nic). But my humans say it's a necessary evil. Last year, after my annual visit to the vet, I ended up having to go for dental surgery to get my teeth cleaned and checked. Whilst I was going for surgery, I also got blood tests done. Thankfully, I was given a clean bill of health. Hopefully, there won't be any nasty surprises after this year's visit to the vet.
Admittedly, in the last year, this 11-year old beagle has slowed down quite a fair bit. Before, I used to be able to bound up steps with no problem. Now, I actually have to take one step at a time. In fact, my humans sometimes carry me up and down whenever we come across steps on our walks. My distances have also reduced. In fact, I sometimes worry my human on our daily walks at Bowen Road when I stop, look at her and then make a U-turn to signal my desire to go home, way before our normal turning point. But when we go on the trails, I could go on and on and on. My humans have to make the executive decision to turn back, despite this beagle's protest, as they realize that I may not be able to take the distance.
Apart from the slow steps climbing and shorter distances, with the old age, I've started to develop little nicks and lumps. When my humans first detected the little lump on the top of my head and the nick near my eye which didn't heal, they took me to the vet. However, it's too small for any biopsy to be carried out. I guess I'll have to see what Dr Nic says this visit. Age is definitely catching up. One good thing though, I haven't lost my appetite ;-)


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Green Color Schemes
What Goes with Green
The most popular color to represent the environment, green comes alive in a multitude of hues. Whether it's summer grass or deep-shade fern, the hue is fresh, lively, and always in style. Take a look at some of our favorite color schemes starring green.
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Watch this video to see how to put together a no-fail green color scheme.
Analagous Color Scheme
Emerald Green + Summer Sky
Analogous colors, colors next to each other on the color wheel, are always a good choice when choosing a scheme. Here, jewel green is mixed with paler greens and combined with blues such as sky, cerulean, and sapphire. Graphic patterns are used in restraint to maintain the restful aura.
Country Garden Color Scheme
Leaf + Poppy + Weathered Browns
Color brings refinement to this rustic living room to create an overall look that's quaint yet classy. Light leafy green on the walls sets the precedent for the colors used on the fabrics. All of the room's green hues stick within the same color family to maintain an air of refinement. Also inspired by the garden, poppy red adds vibrant punch to the space, while wood tones draw the room back to its rustic origins.
Refreshing Color Scheme
Mint Green + Summer Brights
Working as a neutral, wintergreen walls and a pair of blue-green side chairs put the focus on the bright accent colors used throughout this living room. Slight variations and tonal differences of the blue-green color are evident in the rug and variety of fabrics, ensuring that they all work in harmony.
Cottage Color Scheme
Celery + Olive + White
Taking cues from Bungalow style, this kitchen features simple Shaker-style cabinetry and open shelving. In keeping with this genre's dark palette including red, olive, and stained wood, this kitchen exhibits a fresh take on the deeper colors replacing darker green with light celery on the walls. Wood is painted white. In keeping with tradition, olive shows up on the kitchen island and bronze hardware is indicative of the 1920s style.
Bold Color Scheme
Key Lime + South Beach Blue + White
Almost neon, vibrant green walls liven up this dining room. The bold hue, complemented by strong turquoise is repeated in the fabric on upholstered shield back chairs. Large prints of coral play to the coastal vibe and repeat the electric blue. Framed in white mats, the artwork, though graphic, breaks the bright green walls and offers a quiet resting place for the eyes. Similarly, chair seats are covered in a quiet neutral to balance the striking fabric.
Spring Color Scheme
Lichen + Yellow + Turquoise + Purple
The earthy lichen hue on the walls and rug plays well with the yellows and blues in the floral print accent fabrics in this living room. Taking cues from a spring meadow, this room embraces the pretty prints and colors of nature. On the far wall, an Audubon-style print showcases a pair of birds. Hung above the sofa are photographs of Tulip Poplars in bloom.
Restful Color Scheme
Seafoam Green + Rainy Day Blue
The palest colors in the seascape artwork set the tone for this room's soft look. Gray cloud blue covers a Chesterfield sofa. Underfoot, blue stripes make a quiet statement. Other pieces are mostly white save accent pillows in patterns of blue and green. For a complete turn of the tides, an animal print ottoman dominates the center of the room. Because the juxtaposition is a singular piece, it makes a big statement and adds a jolt of energy.
Posh Beach Color Scheme
Fresh Shoots + Peony + White
Channeling Palm Beach, this sophisticated dining nook takes on the preppy style of polished beach-goers. Like a summer shift dress, the furnishings are streamlined and simple. Hot pink pillows (one printed with illustrious Koi) and a painted impression of tropical flowers are grand standouts against the summer white dressing. Wallpaper in a woven motif adds to the vacation flavor and offers an intermediate scale to soften the room's bold attributes.
Cool, Cozy Color Scheme
Mint Green + Purple
Cool undertones in these pale green walls pick up on the wintry hues in the icy metal bed and purple floral coverlet. Cozy country style -- including the quilt and casual furnishings -- warms up the chilly undertones with familial comforts.
Countryside Color Scheme
Wellie Green + Black + Gold
Wellington boot-green walls give this little seating area the impression of an English gentleman's club. Plaid-shirt pattern on roman shades agrees with the conservative, masculine style. Black finishes on side chairs add greater depth to the serious space while glints of gold on upholstery suggest even more good breeding.
Rustic Color Scheme
Artichoke + Weathered Wood
Artichokes offer the perfect green to complement the rustic wood ceiling and kitchen island in this country house. Playing off the vegetable's colors and fibrous texture, this kitchen celebrates the more weathered side of Mother Nature in this barnlike atmosphere. Partnering with the rough-hewn theme, an expansive wall of windows looks out to the wooded view.
Rich Color Scheme
Cedar + Slate + Copper
Custom cabinetry painted floor-to-ceiling in glossy Frasier fir green displays an elegant woodsy feel. Leaded glass-paneled doors and almost-black slate sinks and countertops complement the blue undertones of this favorite evergreen. Gleaming copper pots shine like streams of sunlight through a thick canopy.
Complementary Color Scheme
Pistachio + Wine Red
Custom-painted cabinetry gives this kitchen a stamp of personality. The weathered pistachio green hue of the cabinets expertly coordinates with wine-red accents -- such as the window treatments and undersink skirt -- and brass hardware. The colors and finishes work together to give this brand-new kitchen vintage character.
Mountainside Color Scheme
Teal Fog + Summer Shirt Stripes
Taking its color cues from the foggy mountains in the distant island views, this cozy breakfast nook embraces the scenery with its smoky teal green walls. In keeping with the theme, the wooden chairs are Adirondack-inspired with their chunky wood slats. Striped fabric covers the table introducing carefree stripes in yellow, coral, teal green, and blue.
Seaside Color Scheme
Melon + Sea Glass + White + Brown
Coastal colors wash over this cottage bringing in gradients of turquoise, green, and melon. The cool sides of blue and green and compatible accents allow these adjacent rooms to work in harmony though they are painted different colors. The brown sofa fits well due to its green piping. The coffee table resembles cane fishing poles bound together. Galvanized hardware and the sliding barn door are distinctly coastal cottage in style.
Orchard Color Scheme
Apple Green + Apple Red
Decidedly retro modern, this kitchen embraces the produce section for its color choices. Apple green walls are a standout against white subway tile and streamlined cabinetry. Shiny apple red, green's complementary color, proves the perfect accent color for fresh, contemporary style.


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Aiden Lloyd is the temporary Coordinator of the Irish Network of the European Anti-Poverty Network and a member of the board of the Society of Cooperative Development Studies Ireland (CDSI). He was previously the national community development & equality coordinator with Pobal, an organisation that manages social inclusion and equality programmes on behalf of Government and the European Union. He has been involved in a range of community development, local development and regeneration initiatives in Ireland and Europe.
The vulnerability of weaker sections of society becomes obvious in times of recession. Already it is clear that those who can least afford further income reductions will be asked once again to 'share the pain' in December. It is clear however, that sharing – in the eyes of the Government – is a fundamentally unequal process. In a recent interview on Fox News, the Taoiseach Brian Cowen asserted that our 12.5% corporation tax rate is 'non-negotiable'. It is interesting that such a fundamental aspect of our economy is not even up for discussion in a time when everything is supposedly on the table. Sadly, the incomes of the poorest people in our society have yet to make it into the 'non-negotiatiable' column.
Calls for a reduction in income may be carefully masked, as were the reductions in social welfare payments at the last budget (justified on the basis of a fall in the cost of living) but they can also be overt. The call for a reduction in the Minimum Wage is totally transparent and is based not on a convincing economic narrative, but rather on political expediency from well-resourced and vocal sectional interests.
Initially, the argument to reduce Ireland's minimum wage was articulated and promoted by IBEC on the basis that we needed to improve competitiveness. While there is certainly a need for the Irish economy to become more competitive and dynamic, it is disingenuous to present wage reduction as a panacea to the competitiveness problem. For instance, our Scandinavian neighbours manage to operate highly competitive economies while also maintaining relatively high and relatively equal income levels. Furthermore, the wage reduction argument ignores a multitude of other factors that negatively affect competitiveness including underdeveloped infrastructure, high rates, chronically poor broadband and a lack of focus on research and innovation.
More recently, ISME and the catering-hospitality sector have taken up the cudgel, calling for a reduction of one Euro in the Minimum Wage on the basis of saving jobs in sectors experiencing a significant downturn in business – mainly retail services, restaurants and hotels. Holding the line on basic income is central to anti-poverty work, so it is heartening that a robust evidence-based argument has been developed by TASC. Their report, 'Square Deal? The Real Cost of making a Meal in the Restaurant Sector' demolished the ISME argument for wage reductions in a sector that is dominated by low pay. Many of these low pay employment sectors have been regulated for many years by Joint Labour Committees. These JLCs set wages and conditions in employment sectors where normal negotiation and regulation processes are difficult, so they act as a safeguard, especially in relation to protecting the rights and entitlements of low paid employees.
Earlier in the summer, Michael Taft drafted an interesting response to Dr. Garret Fitzgerald's argument that wages in Ireland are unaffordable when compared to our European neighbours. Taft looked at three sectors; manufacturing, retail/wholesale, and public administration. In the case of manufacturing, Taft references evidence from EU Klems Database – which measures labour costs, productivity and capital compensation – which states that Ireland's average labour costs rank 12th out of the EU-15, with an average of €20.76 as compared with the EU-15 average of €25.03. Similarly, Taft points out that the rise in manufacturing wage costs was not out of sync with other EU countires. In fact, from 2000-2007 wages in the sector increased by €5.20 – exactly in line with the EU-15 average.
More recently TASC made a presentation on the Minimum Wage to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Some of the key points made are outlined below. These are very useful for anti-poverty organisations in developing their analysis, arguments and counter-arguments to defend the meagre income of the marginalised and low paid. A more comprehensive note is available on the TASC website.
- The 'effect on individuals' argument: The Minimum Wage was introduced to protect people who were living on the edge of poverty. That vulnerability remains, especially for migrants, women and young people who tend to be disproportionately represented in low paid employment. People on low pay spend a higher proportion of their income on food and a one Euro reduction would constitute an income reduction of 11.5%. Food prices in Ireland are already the second highest in Europe so this would severely impact on family poverty. The Vincention Partnership research, undertaken in 2009, demonstrates that a family of four requires an income of €578 per week. The Minimum Wage provides a weekly income of €337.
- The economic argument: Poorer people spend most of their income on basic items like food, accommodation and clothing, therefore reducing their income will have an immediate and profound effect on demand at a time when we desperately need to stimulate demand. In addition, the tax take will be further reduced through a reduction in VAT receipts, thus further exacerbating the deficit in the public finances.
- The competitiveness argument: Exporting firms in Ireland tend to be ultra productive because of key factors such as research, innovation and technology. These firms are thus more associated with the higher levels of pay required to secure highly skilled personnel. Minimum wage levels are not an important factor in their competitiveness.
- The comparative labour cost argument: Ireland has many of the characteristics of a low wage economy and the hospitality sector is the largest employer of low-wage workers. When compared with other European countries, this sector has the third lowest labour cost in the EU 15 during with labour costs averaging €15.65 per hour against €12.84 in Ireland – only Greece and Portugal are lower than Ireland.
The Poor Can't Pay – a coalition of NGOs, trade unions, and academics are also preparing a highly visible campaign against cuts to social welfare rates and the minimum wage in the next budget. As part of the 2010 campagin, the coalition has released a series of documents to support arguments for the retention of current rates. In the case of the minimum wage, you can download '10 reasons not to cut the minimum wage' on the Poor Can't Pay website.
Ireland has a poor record in setting income standards for its most vulnerable citizens and in providing protection for migrant workers, who tend to be employed in relatively low pay sectors. The baseline has traditionally been set by social welfare rates, specifically means-tested allowances. The introduction of social employment schemes in the 1980s (another time of recession) brought rates of allowances that were firmly tagged to social welfare rates, so the income standard remained at a low level.
The introduction of the Minimum Wage, on foot of concerns that poverty could also be associated with employment, brought the income benchmark for those in employment to a higher level. There is now a concerted effort to bring the income benchmark back down towards the social welfare rate. While this is fairly typical of the type of onslaught that poorer people are subject to in times of recession, it is nevertheless heartening to see the formulation of a robust, evidence based defence of income rates for the lower paid emerging from the community and voluntary sector. For anti-poverty groups, the battle will focus on holding the line on income levels.
Visit www.eapn.ie for up to date information on poverty, social exclusion and inequality in Ireland and Europe.


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Like many individuals, businesses sometimes find themselves having difficulty managing their credit cards. When revenue decreases, the ability to keep up with business credit card payments is lessened. During difficult economic times, some businesses attempt to rethink the way they use their credit cards, and preserve their good credit while the economy improves. There are many different approaches to getting help with your business credit card payments.
Your first task in getting help with these payments is to call in a financial expert. In order to develop a workable strategy for managing the cards, you need someone who can assess your overall fiscal condition and assist you in understanding which options you realistically have. Only after this assessment of the company's overall economic condition takes place can you truly devise a workable process for dealing with your business credit card payments.
Assuming that the revenue generated is enough to maintain minimum payments on your business credit card payments, it would be a good idea to discontinue use of as many of the cards as possible. Pay at least the minimum amount each month, and a little more if possible. The combination of timely payments and the lack of new activity will lower your overall debt and make it easier to readjust your expenses to match your income.
At the same time, identify one of your cards to pay off as soon as possible. While continuing to make minimum payments on the rest, pay as much as you can on the one card. You may choose which card to pay off based on the outstanding balance or the rate of interest applied to the balance each month. As soon as you retire the debt on one card, move on to the next. This creates a resource you can use in an emergency, since the card is still good and your credit is intact.
If your revenue has dropped off to the point that you can no longer manage minimum payments, it is imperative that you proactively contact the card issuer and work out some sort of repayment plan. Do this before you get behind in your business credit card payments. Assuming that you've made timely payments in the past, there is a good chance that the card issuer will be willing to work out a repayment plan that will allow you to retire the balance without accruing additional interest. Often, you will agree to not use the account for new purchases until the account is paid in full. At that point, both you and the card issuer can reevaluate the company's financial situation and adjust the credit limit if necessary.
Even companies that appear to be on sound fiscal footing can go through a period of financial reversal. However, by taking aggressive actions to adjust spending and retire outstanding debt, it is possible to manage the business credit card payments and keep the company's credit rating intact. In the end, the company will be stronger and in a better position to deal with adverse economic conditions.
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Couch to 5k – Week 7
The Seventh Couch to 5K Session is tonight (Monday, April 13th) at 6:30pm at BLV East Track! It looks like the rain should be gone by this evening.
This week's workout will be as follows: Brisk five-minute warmup walk, then jog 25 minutes.
Don't forget we will be running the Law Day Run course this Saturday at 9:00am.
The complete schedule can be found on our website at http://bellevillerunningclub.com/training-beginner/. See the Couch to 5k section on bellevillerunningclub.com for more information.


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Jul 12, 2012 2:17 AM GMT
go days without shaving cause it's too much effort.
OK next person.
OK next person.
w1985 saidim so lazy, im marrying a pregant girl
Anduru saidim
Caslon20000 said...I kill time on RJ.
darren222 saidI'm so Lazy that I....
Anduru saidimYou are so lazy that you haven't changed out of that loud, pink dress in four months.


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I know I've been pretty slack with the science posts (thesis writing makes me never want to read another science article again!), but I decided to do this one, because a few people have asked me about it recently. There'll be a few sciencey DIY beauty projects soon though, hope that satisfies any nerdy cravings! 🙂
How do sunscreens work?
There are two main types of sunscreens: chemical and physical. Often a tube of sunscreen will contain a combination of the two.
Physical sunscreens work by blocking out, absorbing and scattering UV. They essentially work like a million little men standing on your skin holding umbrellas. Examples of physical sunscreens are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide – the "nano" sunscreens fall in this category.
An analogy to how this works is when black objects absorb visible light and turn it into heat energy, which is why most people don't wear black to the beach!


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While a section of Nigerians wanted and waited for the day President Muhamadu Buhari would be bundled home from his vacation, wrapped in a Green, white and Green colors, with the Jack lowered and the national flag fly half-mast, Buhari walked home and resumed his duties.
"Wishes "for real, are not Horses. Otherwise, falsehood would have acquired more capacity to fly-pass facts and factual, leaving the truth helplessly and haplessly beaten to submission oftentimes.
Although Muhamadu Buhari himself is not new to death wishes and chitchats. He has well eaten and sunk deep into it as such wicked conjecture is already a part of our national life.
Prior to the 2015 general elections, an advertorial of his impending loss, if voted into power, played host to the keenly contested elections, as was published in one of the National Dailies, by the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose with the Caption – "North Be Warned."
Fayose was eventually prevailed upon to suspend the advertorial straightaway by 'voices of reasons' as such practice negated the path of honor and wisdom in saner societies. And as election campaigns are based on issues, not on the personalities.
But then again, following Buhari's sojourn to the United Kingdom, having secured approval of the National Assembly, his death wishes surged again. Rumors of his demise quickly spread like a wild fire, and alleged condolences by notable world leaders were crafted and set in motion in the social media.
And his health became a subject matter. While his death news spread across the country, ultimatums were hurriedly placed on him by pressure groups to speak to Nigerians or show himself to the world or risk losing grip of his office as power would be transferred to prof. Osimbajo, his deputy.
Following this, London, became Nigeria's next tourist destination. The political class started making trips to the UK in order to ascertain the veracity of the death claims bandied here. Each group came back with their group photos with Buhari, well seated in a sofa, but yet, many others discountenanced that as flukes or Photoshop.
And then again, president Buhari started making phone calls from his base in the UK to major political actors in the country, explaining the level of progress he was making in pursuance of good health, but that too, was dashed with the wave of the hand by many, as they believed their leader deserved death than life.
While this lasted, Fayose, the President's antagonist dared Buhari to call him, as that would assuage his doubt and that of the opposition people's Democratic Party, which was already organizing a trip to the UK to meet with the Nation's leader, to ascertain his level of progress. But that too, could not fly.
In all these, one thing mattered most to President Muhamadu Buhari – the wishes of Nigerians for him as he had repeatedly pleaded while in London, after each visit by Nigerians, for prayers of his quick recovery.
But unfortunately, while there were wishes from Nigerians truly, the greater percent of it was in the negative as only a few persons believed and prayed genuinely for his heartfelt recovery.
Such size of hatred and dejection meted on him by this set of Nigerians must have unsettled Mr. President. He must still be battling with shock over the level of death rumors peddled and shared by this group of people for whatever reasons.
He would have been enmeshed in a long reflection and meditation over how the love and acceptance accorded him during the 2015 polls nosedived into death wishes and graduated into unquantifiable and un-imaginable abhorrence.
He would have been lost in a thought over the level of degeneration and deterioration of our societal value systems and its attendant loss of morals. The bandied and false condolences to Nigeria, as speculated in the social media by world leaders would stupefy him.
While in London and with the aid of his iPad, I am sure he would have read with unbelief, un-imagination and horrific cognition from non-existent and unverifiable sources, one of the stories, bandied in the social media, with the caption – "Queen Elizabeth condoles with Nigerians over Buhari's death."
And then, the killer-eye-catching story by similar sources with the caption– "AU observes one minute silence over Buhari's death, sends condolence to Nigerians;" leaving Vanguard Newspapers and other media houses to warn people of fake websites.
It beats one's imagination and understanding why a country would want its number one citizen dead. It saddens and offends the sensibilities of the right thinking members of the society, seeing a set of people harbor such ill feeling against one another.
While I am not in their mindset as to ascertain the reasons for this abhorrence, I have the premonition the biting economy, the Shiite-Muslim massacre, the Southern Kaduna killings, the brutal extermination of Biafra agitators, the Agatu-Benue killings, the invasion of Enugu and Abia State by Fulani herdsmen, the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu of IPOB, Alhaji Zakyzaky of Nigerian Islamic Movement and Retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, were parts of the reasons many believed Buhari deserves death.
But whatever that means, "I insist President Buhari needs our love, empathy and prayers. He deserves good health like every other person, more so that he can see no one is indispensable including himself, so he can see transition waits for everyone," Clem Aguiyi noted in his piece: "A healthy Buhari: A blessing for Ndigbo"
While that is noted, the government on the other hand, must do everything within its powers to pull Nigeria away from its present biting economic impasse as that would revive and resuscitate their faith in the ability of its leaders to steer the ship of the nation.
Gwiyi Solomon writes from Abuja.
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Of the few top-notch cleaning tools brands on the market today, Ryobi pressure washer models have earned the reputation of being strong, reliable and sturdy.
And although these units are known to be a little more expensive than the rest, it turns out that they come with a good number of superior features that justify the cost.
So how exactly do you go about finding the best of them all?
Here is a head-to-head comparison of the three top models from Ryobi.
Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer 1700 psi (RY14122)
The RY14122 is fortified with a powerful 13 amp electric motor that has a potential to deliver a maximum of 1700 psi. This is enough pressure to leave your decks and windows sparkling clean. But besides that, this machine is enhanced with a durable and compact roll-cage frame which is designed to handle all the pressure released.
And that's not to forget the on-board detergent tank which offers effective cleaning by eliminating the need to drag a hose and bucket throughout the area that is being cleaned. A bonus turbo powered nozzle is also provided to handle all the tough jobs where an ordinary 15-inch nozzle or soap nozzle may not deliver maximum cleaning results.
- Backed by 3-year long limited warranty cover. The product is well designed and capable of delivering great results for years to come.
- Comes with a host of additional attachments and nozzles that are quick to connect.
- Its hose, a 25 ft non-marring high-pressure accessory, is reliable enough to leave no stone unturned in every cleaning job.
- It has a maintenance-free aluminum pump for easy upkeep.
- And the icing on the cake is that this powerful washer comes with a 30-day risk-free guarantee.
- 4 times more powerful than a garden hose.
- Strongly built to offer many years of service.
- Convenient to use thanks to onboard storage and tank.
- This may not be your best bet for cleaning a weathered wood deck. It is a light duty machine; best suited for cleaning cars and dirty bikes.
Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer 2000 psi (RY141900)
Engineered for tough jobs thanks to its 13 amp electric motor and futuristic pressure technology, the RY141900 pressure washer is one of the most sough-after models. It delivers a whopping 2,000 psi worth of pressure in one blow making it suitable for tough household jobs.
But how does it handle all this pressure?
Well, it is solidly built with a durable roll cage frame which holds it firmly together. Best of all, it comes with a removable detergent tank making it easy to apply soap and clean it up. Yet another feature that makes this one of the most outstanding brands is a sturdy metal spray wand which is built with a coupler that is easy to connect/ change when necessary.
- Comes with an additional Turbo Nozzle that has a potential to deliver over 50% more cleaning power.
- This product is adequately backed by a 3-year limited warranty guaranteeing you of the best value for money.
- Has a 25 feet long non-marring pressure hose that performs incredibly well on all outdoor tasks.
- Apart from the additional Turbo nozzle, 2 other nozzles are provided namely 15 degrees and soap nozzle
- 30 days money back guarantee.
- Powerful and suitable for moderately tough jobs.
- Has a great engine that does not malfunction easily.
- Its incredible design makes it easy to store.
- You have to unscrew the hose from the wand, the machine and then clip it on the reel on to roll it up. Quite cumbersome.
Ryobi 1,600 PSI 1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer
One thing that stands out about Ryobi 1,600 PSI 1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer is its compactness and lightweight. The relatively simple machine weighs a paltry 20 pounds measuring 15 inch by 14 inch by 13 inch only. As such it is extremely easy to store and even move around. Despite its small size, it is still a powerful machine. It actually comes with a powerful 13 amp electric motor that delivers an incredible 1600 psi worth of pressure.
- Comes with a rugged roll-cage frame that is designed to protect the motor housing and stay upright.
- This Ryobi pressure washer has an on-board detergent tank that eliminates the need to drag a hose and bucket on every move. This tank is also easy to clean.
- Equipped with onboard accessory storage and an additional Turbo Nozzle with 50% more cleaning power.
- Backed by a 3-year limited warranty and 30 days risk-free guarantee.
- Has a total of 3 nozzles i.e. turbo, soap and 15 degrees for cleaning different surfaces.
- Easy to assemble, set-up instructions are clear and to the point.
- Has a great engine which produces adjustable pressure
- Well built to offer great service for many years
- Prolonged use may tax the wrist adding a few more convenience features would certainly be a good idea.
How to Winterize a Ryobi Power Washer?
- Put the detergent suction hose inside a bucket of water.
- Attach the garden hose and turn on the tap.
- Turn on the pressure washer and pull the gun for 2 minutes.
- Disconnect the garden hose.
- Add "Pump Saver" antifreeze to the pump inlet.
Is Ryobi a Good Pressure Washer?
Can I Clean Concrete With a 2,000 PSI Pressure Washer?
What Is the Ideal PSI for a Power Washer?
How to Choose the Best Ryobi Pressure Washer
In order to select the right machine, you first need to decide on the kind of work you're going to need it for. If you are planning to clean very dirty surfaces then you will need a machine with over 2000 psi potential. If you are planning to clean a car, dirt bike or walls, then a medium pressure (psi) machine of between 1300psi and 1700psi may just be the right bet.
Another factor to consider is the motor. You will find this described in watts or amps – suggesting the energy provided. For example anything in the range of 14 amp and 12 amp is considered adequate for basic household cleaning. However, there are higher powered motors which consume more energy but those ones are best suited for heavy commercial usage.
Another aspect is that hoses come in a variety of lengths and connection types. The most common diameter is 1/4 inch for household use and 3/8 inch for professional contractors. In terms of hose material, you want to go for polyurethane material although plastic ones are the most common out-of-the-box options.
Competition – Which One Is The Best And Why?
All the three Ryobi pressure washer units reviewed have their merits and demerits. However, considering their strong points vs weak points it is rather easy to notice that Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer 2000 psi (RY141900) is significantly superior to the rest. It has more power and its pressure levels are suitable both for simple and semi-complex tasks. Greenworks GPW1602 comes in at number two while Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer 1700 psi (RY14122) ranks in number three.


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Yesterday, the House passed the Defense Authorization bill, which prescribes spending amounts for the military activities.
The bill includes a section to raise the pay for the soldiers by 3.9 percent — an increase of 0.5 percent over the Bush administration's request. In a "Statement of Administration Policy" released yesterday, the White House asserts that it "strongly opposes" the pay increase authorized by Congress:
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that the 0.5 percent increase in troop pay would mean spending just an extra $324 million in 2009:
At the same time it is strongly opposing a slight increase in pay for the troops, the Bush administration is asking for hundreds of billions more for war. To put it in all in context, the White House wants $165 billion to continue fighting the Iraq and Afghanistan wars this year, but refuses to spend 0.2 percent of that amount ($324 million) to provide the troops a slight pay raise.
Despite his opposition to a pay increase, President Bush continues to demagogue the issue of support for the troops, telling soldiers at Ft. Drum yesterday that Congress is to blame for not having passed "a responsible war funding bill." Of course, he didn't tell that troops that by "responsible," he means he wants a bill that gives them less pay.


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Facing drug court is very serious. Having a conviction regarding such a serious matter can greatly affect your ability to obtain housing, employment and even government benefits. Use the tips that follow to get the best possible outcome with your case.
If you are facing any type of drug charge the first thing that you should do is obtain legal representation. Hiring a lawyer can be expensive, but the costs that will come with having a conviction will result in much higher expenses through your life. A good lawyer knows the law and will have the experience to help you to either have the charges dropped or at least reduced so that they do not have as severe of an impact on your life.
You will want to remain silent in court unless otherwise advised by your lawyer. If you have not yet obtained a lawyer you should only enter your plea of not guilty. Do not answer any questions from cops or the prosecution. Anything that you say can be spun to benefit their case against you. It is also important to not make any statement on the phone with friends or relatives if you are being detained. All conversations are legally recorded when you are detained.
Finally, be sure to stay away from any situation that could lead to more charges. If you have been let out on bail you can face more charges if you have contact with police which will greatly hinder your case. In short, make responsible decisions at all times.
Use the above tips to help yourself to possibly get the charges dropped. These type of charges are very serious. It is imperative that you behave in a way that reflects that you fully understand just how serious your situation really is.
What To Expect At DUI Court
Getting a DUI can be scary and you are probably worried that you are not going to be able to drive anymore. Unfortunately, this is a real possibility and you have to act fast once you are charged with a DUI. Your best bet is to retain a DUI attorney because navigating the DUI court process is difficult and time consuming. Without legal help, you might find yourself with a suspended license and jail time.
Getting charged with a DUI is serious and you could be facing big fines, jail time, or a suspended or revoked license. You will have to appear in court a few times and if you don't know what the legal process is like, you are not going to be able to adequately defend yourself. You need a lawyer to defend you and preserve your rights.
During your first court appearance you are going to have to enter a plea. You might also need to post a bond or bail to be released. You will then need to go back to court in a few months. In the interim, you may be assigned alcohol counseling or traffic school that you have to complete to reduce the charges.
When you work with a lawyer, you have an advantage because the lawyer is going to work hard to get your charges reduced so you don't lose your license or have to go to jail. If you try to represent yourself and make a mistake, you could find that the mistake is going to be very costly and could end in not being able to drive anymore. You could end up losing your job because you can't get to work. You don't want to let this happen, so make sure to retain at DUI lawyer if you are charged.