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Tuesday, 19 August 2014
What Happens Afterwards?
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Not living in Britain, I have not really been hearing a lot of details of this debate or even the main arguments for vs against. I do agree with you though that in order to keep a meaningful debate at all, one should try and understand the other party's view. (I've been known to get into a bit of 'trouble' myself sometimes, trying to argue a 'case' for someone else not present on the scene to speak for themselves, so to say - without necessarily 100% sharing that view myself.) And when there is a referendum it is certainly true that it's very rare (if not unheard of) that the outcome of it will please everyone!ReplyDeleteReplies
Monica I foresee the problem with this one being the fact that the emotional content is so high and nationhood is so very important to many people.Delete
Graham, I don't have a vote but I think yes would be good. I think if they shifted the border south it would be good.ReplyDelete
All my life I have had to put up with a narrow minded parochial view of what is good for me out of the mouths of greedy parasites.
These parasites have lived too long off the labour of the working man......Hey Up...I forgot I've stopped working, got carried away for a minute.
All I would get excited about is a Republic. Get rid of the royal scroungers and all that they uphold. I wouldn't guillotine them but I would like to see them demoted to commoners like what I am.
With a bit of luck the royals are not breeding as fast. Airmiles daughters haven't, lets face facts even a drunken hooray would struggle to find his offspring worth the hassle. Zerena has but I think to the good. Katy Kambridge was fit for nothing else but grinning. Should that be gurning.Replies
Adrian, not all of the greedy parasites live south of the border. We have our own Scots ones. Whatever happens at the referendum, that much will not change.Delete
I agree with Marcel on this one: politicians are politicians.Delete
Adrian, I'm getting off the fence just long enough to say that I think the queen is wonderful.Delete
Right. I'll clamber back up now, out of reach (I hope).
I so agree about discussionsn/arguments with people who hold a strong, opposing view. It's a total waste of time. Neither will change his or her stance, and people get angry and fall out. I tend to sit on the fence: uncomfortable, but safe. As for Scotland, I too have views, but not living there would welcome a discussion with anyone who doesn't share them. But I'm not saying what they are. Too risky.ReplyDeleteReplies
Go on, say. What can possibly go wrong? We live in a land, where freedom of speech is cherished.Delete
You know what they say about folk, who sit on the fence....they get splinters in their bums.
There's always the chance of upsetting someone Frances and, unlike Adrian who tries it on deliberately as a blood sport, most of us eschew confrontation. Yes Marcel the land of free speech... until you try to exercise it in opposition to the masses.Delete
I'm afraid to say that you are right, Graham - certainly in respect of the way the referendum debate has been conducted. In fact, 'debate' elevates it to a status it doesn't merit.Delete
You're very wise, GB. One of the things I find most disturbing about the current political climate in the United States is the vicious "take no prisoners" approach, which leaves no room for a middle ground. Either you are with us, or you are with THEM. No one will admit to seeing any virtue in the other side. I think the current stalemate proves that just "give no quarter" approaches don't work. We are supposed to be working as a team to solve our mutual problems. So I say to Scotland, good luck with that one, whatever the outcome of the vote. Love, DeeDeeReplyDeleteReplies
Yes DeeDee the polarisation of views on so many things and the lack of compromise and centre ground is something that has concerned me since I was young. As I have aged I have come to realise more and more that there is rarely a 'right way' or a 'wrong way' when it comes to matters of religion and politics and, so often, life itself.Delete
Watching with interest from down here.... The financial implications alone scramble my brain...I understand the desire but doubt all the issues have been thought through. Living in a zone trying to plan a city rebuild is bad enough. I can't imagine dealing with the two islands declaring themselves separate.ReplyDeleteReplies
Almost all the consequences scramble one's brain Fiona when one goes into it deeply enough. At the end of the day most of us will vote with our hearts because our heads just can't assimilate all the information that the various camps are putting out. Who does one believe anyway?Delete
Just adding this to follow :)ReplyDelete
Well said Graham and Yes I agree that whatever the vote Scotland will take a long time to recover from this.ReplyDelete
Thanks Carol. I think we could be in for an unpleasant time.Delete
Your arguments must have been powerful or your opponent deranged. Either way, he/she had no hope of winning the debate once rage set in.ReplyDelete
If you could use those arguments for me, I'd be delighted. And we'd not fall out about it - even although I am deranged, or maybe you are. Either way, it would be fun, and it's not as though it's about anything important. As we said when we went to Lewis, we hadn't left the rat-race, we just changed rats.Replies
Marcel I would like to think that my arguments were compelling but I was addressing specific issues upon which I had been asked questions. It is possible that someone better placed could have refuted my 'Yes' points but I wasn't being asked to make the 'No' case. I think what happened does demonstrate my point that many will vote on emotion rather than fact. The person concerned does not, as it happens, reside in Scotland so has no vote anyway.Delete
I had to Google the term teuchter even though I understood the general meaning. But I am curious GB ~ who gets to vote in the referendum? Current residents only ~ or do people who have moved away, but of Scottish birth, get a vote?ReplyDeleteReplies
Carol as Andrea says it's just Scottish residents who get a vote. Anything else would be too impractical to administer. One's place of birth would also lead to lots of other questions such as the status of people with Scottish parents who happened to be living outside Scotland when they (the children) were born and many other scenarios.Delete
It's just those personages that live here Carol that get the vote. A disaster waiting to happens me thinks. It too worries me about the consequences.ReplyDelete
"One of the party took umbrage at the case I made and left in a towering and apparently uncontrollable rage".....this behaviour seems to be the norm these days when discussing political happenings....what should be rational discussions become full scale wars.....hope you and your friend will not become enemies over this.ReplyDelete
Our island became independent from Britain back in 1966, and there are times when I am not so sure we are all the better for it.Replies
I doubt very much, Virginia, that I shall ever be persona grata again but time will tell. Qui sait? Life's too short for me to worry about that.Delete
Scottish separation is often compared to the Quebec situation in Canada. The change in relationships between individuals is what I worry aboutReplyDelete
In Spain, some provinces also want to separate, they know it's not going to benefit, can not be independent, dependent on the central state to survive.ReplyDelete
Best all be united.
Good Wednesday.Replies
Laura I think that the difference may be that Scotland was, and is, a separate country which is part of a union and not a separate sovereign state. Whether it should be a separate independent state is open to debate. Who wins the debate will be know on the 18 September. Enjoy your Wednesday too. I love your photos by the way.Delete
If Scotland get independence I shall become a freedom fighter for Yorkshire's independence. Dressed in khaki fatigues I will volunteer to patrol our border with Derbyshire - keeping out the southern infidels while my brothers and sisters in arms build a huge wall to keep out the auld enemy from the west - the evil Lancastrians. In our new republic there will be free Yorkshire puddings and beef gravy for everyone and we shall live in peace and prosperity till the end of our days.ReplyDeleteReplies
YP I thought Yorkshire had declared unilateral independence centuries ago.Delete
A bit late but here I am (via YP's blog). I was surprised to hear from two people living in England (one a Scot) that there would be hard feeling and bitterness after the vote - I imagine the positive feeling of the campaigns would carry on, and everybody would accept the outcome - but now I read you too are worried about this possibility. I hope people see sense, and realise that democracy means this, taking a decision and abiding by it - and working for the future.ReplyDeleteReplies
Brian I just hope that the UK Government can deliver the pledges made because if it doesn't then I really fear the worst. I just hope that gloating and the sort of attitude Neil espoused doesn't become too openly prevalent. There are two sides to every story and as a person born in Liverpool but having lived in the Western Isles for 4 decades and being of a democratic socialist persuasion I can see both of them with a certain degree of clarity (leastways that's how I think I see it but then I would say that wouldn't I ?). The people have spoken. Let it be thus!Delete
Hi again. Hmm, expecting politicians to carry out their promises....! I too hope that everyone gets back to working and living together whilst still fighting, peacefully, for whatever their ideals may be.Delete
The story that Spain feeds Catalonia also is that, if we hold an independence referendum, it would generate splits in communities and hard feelings. Apparently, being allowed to express yourself and decide on your own future does this! A sad state of affairs. The problem being, here in Catalonia, that >80% of people (and MPs) believe the referendum should be held, and at least 87% say they will abide by whatever result comes out. So, what is more divisive, to hold the referendum and get the debate in the open, or to deny these millions that right. It's a tricky situation. You don't want to let the cat out of the bag, but when the cat is too big for the bag...?
Anyway, as they say, watch this space!
Brian it's very interesting to see things in another country through the eyes of someone there. I shall watch that space!Delete


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Answer to "Why is my MacBook shift key always pressed?"Hold down the options (Ctrl) key while it boots.
Answer to "Why is my MacBook shift key always pressed?"I had a similar problem, the left shift key appears to be damaged, it doesn't feel 'right' when pressed. The machine works perfectly with a USB keyboard. Apple are only interested in replacing the whole keyboard, and say they may need to replace the top cover too. Not cheap! I'm not too confident about fixing the key myself, so I used a software fix. I downloaded and installed KeyRemap4MacBook, then disabled the left shift key, clicked on the 'Reload XML' button, and all now works OK, except i can only use the right shift key, which isn't a huge issue. Caps lock is still OK. This fix is at the software level, so you still need to hold down the option key to bypass safe boot. You also need to go into the system preferences and add KeyRemap4MacBook as an application that should start on login.


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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Every Vote Counts (even if there are detours along the way) - #SOL March 15
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It is a privilege! Good for you for wanting to do it right.ReplyDelete
Absolutely, you needed the right ballot! Wow, you get an escort to a booth! We have science fair boards (minus the science fair info) at tables. Just connect the arrow with the pen and you are finished. I did pass on the sticker today. :-)ReplyDelete
Finally, you got to vote. What a process but what satisfaction you had in the end, Karen.ReplyDelete
I'm glad you got the change made, and voted. Thank you for voting, Karen. I caucused a few weeks ago & felt very proud that I did.ReplyDelete
So glad you noticed... and took the time to make it right!! Love the sticker -- watching the votes roll in as I respond!ReplyDelete
That's quite a story. There needs to be a book about voting etiquette and what to do when something tricky happens. I'm glad you were finally able to vote with the correct ballot.ReplyDelete
Wow! You really did have to overcome a few detours to get to vote! Glad you persevered!ReplyDelete
I agree! There are so many in this world who do not get a say in their government - it is something we should not take for granted...especially in this crazy world! Glad you were able to get everything fixed and vote!ReplyDelete


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We just got a tip regarding store hours for a handful of merchants!
Home Depot will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 6AM on Black Friday.
Rural King will be open from 7AM to 9PM on Thanksgiving and again from 6AM to 10PM on Black Friday.
Petco will be open from 7AM to 9PM on Black Friday, with no brick-and-mortar stores open on Thanksgiving.
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The big match between Inter and Roma will take place on Sunday at 2:45 EST at San Siro stadium in Milan. Probable line-ups and stats.
Inter hosts Roma at San Siro stadium on Sunday in a big clash between two teams in a good performance mood. The qualification to Champions League is the main objective of both teams.
Inter-Roma lineups
Inter (4-2-3-1): Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Medel, Murillo, Ansaldi; Kondogbia, Gagliardini; Candreva, Joao Mario, Perisic; Icardi. Coach. Pioli
Roma (3-4-2-1): Szczeny; Manolas, Fazio, Rudiger; Bruno Peres, Strootman, De Rossi, Emerson; Nainggolan, Salah; Dzeko. Coach. Spalletti
Inter-Roma stats
Stats Inter
- Inter won the last two home matches against Roma;
- Inter won 9 of the last 10 Serie A matches equalizing the performances that Juventus has done in the same time frame;
- Inter won 71 matches of the Serie A against Roma (48 ties, and 48 defeats).
Stats Roma
- Roma scored at least 4 goals in 5 Serie A matches, this is a record!
- Roma scored 13 goals in the last 15′ minutes of the match;
- Roma scored 9 penalties in this season;
- Edin Dzeko scores 1 goal every 113′ minutes in the Serie A.


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How Can You Prevent Gallstones by Following 3 Best Preventive Measures?
Gallbladder is a small, sac-shaped organ that stores bile, an enzyme to digest the food and it is made in the liver. The small particles that form in the gallbladder are known as Gallstones. Usually these stones are harmless and often do not cause any pain but when the gallbladder becomes too large that it blocks the bile duct -a tube that carries bile to small intestine – and prevents the bile to move from the gallbladder to small intestine where it is needed to breakdown the food then a patient may need to have a surgery for treatment of Gallstones. Obviously, this is a situation that majority of patients prefer to avoid, leaving them to wonder: how can I prevent Gallstones?
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Eat a balanced diet:
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Prevent Gallstones by Maintaining a Healthy Weight:
People who are overweight or obese are at high risk of developing the problem because obesity increases the amount of cholesterol in the bile resulting in formation of stones. So, if you need to lose weight then do it slowly and steadily because losing weight through quick-weight-loss-diets disrupts your bile chemistry which causes the risk of stones in gall bladder especially in women. A more gradual weight loss plan is recommended by the doctors. Make sustainable changes and lose your weight at a healthy pace and this steady rate will not only helps to reduce risk but also proves to be effective in maintaining a healthy weight.
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Doctor Who star Karen Gillan has insisted that her exit from the show will have a big impact.
The actress, who will depart the sci-fi drama midway through its seventh series, previously declared that she will not return for cameo appearances.
"If I do something, I want to just do it," she told Collider. "I just feel that it's a stronger impact, and I like to go with my instincts because it's more exciting."
Gillan added that she did not want to know the circumstances of her character Amy's exit until it was absolutely necessary.
"I wanted to keep it a surprise, for as long as possible," she explained. "[To help] keep the excitement in there."
The Scottish star also praised Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat for writing such a "strong female" in Amy.
"A lot of stuff is clearly written from a male perspective and the women aren't quite as fleshed out as the guys," she suggested. "Whereas this character is really well-written. I just hope I get to do more of that."
Gillan previously promised that she will leave Who "on a high" in a "damn good" storyline.
Doctor Who will return to BBC One in the autumn.
> Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse: 'I know about the new companion'
Watch Karen Gillan discuss her Doctor Who exit below:


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In the summer of 2016, BGE celebrated its 200-year anniversary as the first gas utility in the country. BGE wanted to host an event to thank key business, legislative and other stakeholders. BGE was in the middle of a rate increase case, and Baltimore City had experienced the widely reported protests and uprisings months before. The perception of spending on such a large celebration and the messaging climate presented unique challenges.
We began planning for their large Partner's Reception in January 2016. BGE partnered with SRB Communications to develop communications messaging and creative, and provided event planning and media relations services that cultivated success with the energy company's customers.
We also provide media relations and earned media support throughout the year for the campaign. Specifically, we pitched relevant story ideas to television news and public affairs programs, radio news and public affairs programs, major newspapers, community and ethnic publications and digital properties (websites, blogs, columnists). Our work resulted in story placement in major newspapers, community newspapers and national magazines.
Taking the dynamics of the environment into consideration, SRB Communications proposed the theme, 'Shining a Light on You, a Reception Honoring Our Partners' for the event. The goal was to keep the focus on how BGE's customers and key partners were the reason for the company's 200-year success. We worked with several regional stakeholders including local charities and arts programs in Baltimore to secure performers and provide volunteers that would lead guests in an interactive activity at the reception. We contracted with Baltimore-based small businesses, especially minority and women-owned companies, to provide the services for the event such as catering, signage, printing, event speakers and photographers.
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Day: April 2, 2018
Return of Pirate Joe
A Furry Mystery
What you are now seeing is a mystery, yes I know this looks as if it a furry bashing publication but in actual fact it is a one off furry publication.
Published back in 2001.
Yes I am very aware that sounds like crap, but I assure you it isn't it's listed in Wikifur
And as it turns out Shawn Keller once worked for Disney.
Despite being written up on this one site I have learned recently that the entire article is solely based on what the author found on Wikifur. I have been told what is posted in Wikifur about this issue is wrong. You see why I call this a mystery.
Like most fanzines they are hard to find and rarely these one off issues hit the market. I am not making an excuse I am just telling the truth.
The truth is I was going to write an article on this publication, but when you hit a wall you really hit the wall. So I posted what I could and that's it and hoping one day to find this issue and really do a good article.


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Humanity is trapped on a
large island. Telep is a thriving
young rock climber in an isolated mountain society on one side of the
After a tragic climbing accident, he discovers that the world is much
than he'd been told.
Telep had two hands. One
gripped the jagged stone and pulled him higher on the rockface while
the other held a wooden cup filled with tea. He held it steady near his
chest as he climbed, the steam licking the side of his face. A brown
leather satchel hung from his shoulder and swung back and forth as he
ascended. It was not a difficult or long climb, though doing it with
one arm did increase the challenge. He had climbed it many times,
always trying to find a new path to the top, but this time he chose the
easiest steps and holds as balancing the beverage surpassed any natural
desire to test himself. Even holding the tea, he moved up the rockface
with a swift grace that he had been honing for as long as he could
remember. Telep was a climber.


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Welcome to another edition of New Comics, where we give our suggestions on what books to pick up when perusing the comic shelves week to week. As always, I am joined by Kris Johnson of Bizarre Comics Entertainment. Read on to find the best of what the comic shop has in store for you this week.
FLASH #22 $2.99 (DC Comics) – The Button Part 4! Honestly, if you love superhero comics in general and DC Comics specifically then I have a really hard time believing you're not already reading this crossover. The first three parts have featured storytelling innovation, callbacks to fan-favourite moments in DC history, and even a side-jaunt over to the previously thought destroyed Flashpoint universe. The whole damn thing has just been great, comic-booky fun and you deserve a little fun in your life, you know what I mean? Pick up this comic. (Kris Johnson)
JUGHEAD #15 $3.99 (Archie) – You know when you try to do something nice for someone and it just causes shit for them? That's what Sabrina does here as he tries to help out Jughead and it leads to him being Riverdale's most eligible batchelor. Wait a second, how is that a bad thing? Well, knowing Jughead, it gets bad pretty quick. Sometime a guy just wants to eat his burgers in peace, ya know? (Andrew)
SECRET EMPIRE #2 (OF 9) $4.99 (Marvel) – After the brutal actions of Hydra-Cap in Secret Empire #0 and #1 scattered the heroes of Earth to the wind, all hope appears lost. For those fighting on the side of right who've been trapped inside the Darkforce Dimension, this goes doubly true as even if they knew where hope was, how could they ever hope to find it? It's really dark in there, yo… It's right there in the name! ahem. Anywho, Doctor Strange and his ragged band are going to try their damndest to find a way out of their obsidian prison nonetheless and an unlikely hero (and newly minted tv star) may just be the key. (Kris Johnson)
PI JANE: THE SALAD DAYS GN $18.99 (Caliber) – Jane is my kinda detective. She uses pop culture relevance to solve cases. She sees the world in grayscale but has a full colour imagination. She's got an interesting fantasy life running in her head. She also doesn't make enough off of being a detective so she has to temp at an office during the day. I know P.I. Jane. I am P.I. Jane. (Andrew)
GRRL SCOUTS: MAGIC SOCKS #1 $3.99 (Image) – When it comes to making fun comics, Jim Mahfood knows how to do it. When it comes to starring in fun comics? The Grrl Scouts know how to do that. If you've never read the Grrl Scouts before, have no fear as this adventure is sure to be easily accessible and chock full of pulse-pounding awesomeness. Book a ride to Freak City this Wednesday and never look back. (Kris Johnson)
TRIGGERMAN TP $19.99 (Titan) – From the dude that directed The Warriors, 48 Hrs. and Last Man Standing comes an epic mobster tale. Gun for hire Roy Nash is sprung from jail to do one last hit. If he says no, they kill the love of his life who he never thought he'd see again. Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in! (Andrew)
STAR TREK TNG: MIRROR BROKEN #1 (OF 6) $3.99 (IDW) – Dickhead Picard (from that alternate Mirror Universe where everyone is a dickhead and has beastly pipes, wears a goatee, and rocks a muscle-shirt or a dress with boob-window and push-up bra) is the Captain of a ship full of dickheads. The only problem is, he wants to be the Captain of an even bigger and more powerful ship full of dickheads… A ship called the Enterprise. But the Enterprise already has a captain. Who? Enh, probably just some dickhead. This new series tells the story of how Dickhead Picard goes about getting what he wants. The details of which will probably be dickish. (Kris Johnson)
USER HC $29.99 (Image) – Originally published by Vertigo back in the day, Devin Grayson takes you back to the nineties to talk about sexual identity and text based online gaming. The fantastic art skills of John Bolton and Sean Phillips are along for the ride. This book's cultural relevance still holds up today. Check it out at your local comic shop. (Andrew)
BRITANNIA: WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DIE #2 (OF 4) $3.99 (Valiant) – The first issue of this new Britannia mini did an excellent job of introducing Anchillia, reintroducing Antonius, and establishing the threat facing the great empire of Rome. Now that all that set up is outta the way, this bad boy is primed to really cut loose. While the monsters gather and the forces of darkness plot their advance, will our heroes be able to solve the mystery at hand and save Rubria's life? Or will Nero continue to be a crazy motherfucker and do some crazy motherfucking shit? My guess is, regardless of the investigation, Nero will still be batshit and thus act accordingly. (Kris Johnson)
LUKE CAGE #1 $3.99 (Marvel) – Don't ever mess with the people Luke Cage cares about. That's a rule to live by. Even if they're somebody who hasn't popped up in a while. Well apparently, somebody didn't get the memo. Dr. Noah Burstein, a.k.a. the dude that gave Luke his powers, is dead. When Cage goes to New Orleans for the funeral, he gets the feeling it might not have been an accident. So now Luke's gonna bust some shit up and get to the bottom of this. Should've read the memo, guys! (Andrew)
So there you go. That's this week's New Comics. Check these books out and let us know what you think. We'll be back again next week with more choice cuts of comic goodness!
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We've been married for 2.5 years, and have been in a relationship for about 5 (2 of them were through long distance).
As in terms of the relationship, my wife feels disconnected from me. Because of the way I am, I cannot open up to people fully, not even my wife. And she's feel neglected and hurt because of this. And because of this, she asked for a divorce recently. She said she was young back then and clouded by depression, but now she's a bit older, more confident, and her depression is managed, she sees it clearly now that we don't have the chemistry.
So throughout the years, my wife has been bringing this issue of being neglected, lonely, and rejected because of my emotional disconnectness or inability to open up as fully. have issues because of it.
In addition, in the last 2 years, we've moved from across the country, we both attended two different schools, moved twice, and tackled a lot of immigration paper work for the green card process. My wife is from UK and moved here as an international student 3 years ago to be with me. So at 19, she moved to the USA, a year later, we married, and then moved to texas. In other words, we've piled on a lot in a short amount of time, and that has caused us both a great amount of stress.
My wife is also a bit younger (her: 24, me: 40) I feel like her negative views are somewhat attributed to her meds - she's currently tapering off an antidepressant starting on another. Since the start of the meds, overall she's doing better, but I somehow feel it may have to do with our situation. In a way that her emotions are numbed, from the meds and from years of neglect. She's recently became close friends with a group at school.
She said that she sees what can be with other ppl, and at this point, she wants a fresh start and explore that. She's revealed to me that she found someone she feels she has great chemistry with, but it's been really recent, and they've cut contact and said it's better to wait till this divorce is cleared. (I suspect is someone she met online that's in a different country, and it lasted maybe 3 days or so)
I said to her it's natural to have these feelings for someone else. Sometimes when a relationship goes back, we seek out others who has what the relationship lacks. Even if it's 1%, that 1% is so important, that you are willing to leave your original spouse who has 99%, but it's a disillusion. You will find that this person will be imperfect, not the way you envisioned them to be.
Right now we are still living together due to financial reasons. We simply cannot afford to move out on our own, nor do we have family near by to house us. When I brought up the notion of trying again, she was very much against it stating it's been so many years already. Her outlook is very grim and she goes silent about it as she has made up her mind.
Her emotions (as are mind) are unsteady, and some days she gives me hope, other days it seems hopeless. It's difficult to be with her like this, but I still want to try and be with her and repair things if possible.
Our plan is simply to go to counseling once a week for now. We've been to another counselor before and it was not useful at all, so she's not very hopeful. She may be doing it for me so I can process my emotions with the whole situation (her words).
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Cement production in China reached 164.56Mt in March 2011, up 29.8% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Production volumes ended the first quarter 2011 at 369.85Mt, 18.1% ahead of 2010, and confirming expectations that China is set for another record year.
In February, Xiangzhong Kong, Secretary General of the China Cement Association, told International Cement Review that cement consumption in China would reach a record 2bnt in 2011, up 7% YoY. Published under Cement News


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Welcome to Should I Listen To This?, where we deep-dive into a podcast to find out what it's about, what works, what doesn't, and whether or not you need to make the all-important decision to hit subscribe and add it to your rotation.
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Podcast: The Starters
Network: NBA Digital
The latest
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This season, The Starters added a Twitter show on Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. eastern. That show is also available as a podcast and is a hybrid between their other offerings. The first episode lasted about an hour and included TV-style segments, even though the guys were sitting around their podcasting table.
Who's the Host?: JE Skeets (real name Phil Elder), Tas Melas, Leigh Ellis, and "Taco" Trey Kerby host the show. Skeets is the show's point guard, coming in and out of break and handling the topics the most. Melas is the other member of the backcourt, handling the segments at times while giving opinions alongside his facts. Ellis is the stretch four on set, spotting up for shots with opportunities to talk about basketball history, Australia, Barre 3, and plenty of other tidbits. Kerby, who also handles The Starters blog on NBA.com, is the old-school, low-post center. He's usually away from the desk, monitoring social media. He starts the show by bringing up something from the day's news and posing a question to the show's social media followers.
On Fridays, Jason Doyle ("JD") and Matt Osten ("Matty-O") join the conversation on "The Drop." They're also present for the Tuesday Twitter show.
What's A Normal Episode Like?: Melas starts off by saying "On Today's Show," followed by he and Skeets going over that episode's main topics. Melas concludes the open by saying "The Starters starts…NOW." After the music plays, Skeets says "Good evening, SWEET world!" before introducing the on-air quartet, with each person having a different slogan. Next to him, "as always," is Melas, who says a one-liner of some sort, followed by "the International Man of Mystery, taking it to the max" Ellis saying "…friends" in his Australian accent, to which Skeets and Melas reply "…mmm, Leigh Leigh." "Last, certainly not least," is Kerby, who responds with a fierce "Ayo!" that the other hosts respond to with an "ayo" of their own. Then the show gets properly underway.
The Monday-Thursday show is 22 minutes of dialogue and discussion about NBA news, both on and off the court. It's never forced debate and there's always quality insight from the hosts on each topic. On "The Drop," the discussion is much less structured, sometimes veering off the rails for a little bit. Doesn't make the podcast any less fun or entertaining, though.
On Fridays, Matty-O drops the drops and JD does audio mixing and production. During intros, Osten plays a random, ridiculous sound byte for his intro while JD is kind of…normal…with his intro.
The Twitter show is still figuring itself out. As a podcast, it feels more like a second Drop podcast as opposed to a TV show in audio form. Like the Friday podcast, it covers NBA and NBA-adjacent topics.
Should I Listen To This?
Who Is It Not For?: The Drop podcasts can go a little long on Fridays, but the Monday-Thursday shows are only 22 minutes, with the Twitter show a somewhat structured hour. At those lengths, they move quickly but still have some time for discussion, when necessary. It's not bogged down by cliched "faux-nalysis" from former players. If you're looking for that, go watch a bad studio show.
How Many Episodes Are There?: Suffice to say, it's a lot. The podcasts originated in 2006 as The Basketball Jones. In 2013, the NBA gave the guys a TV show and renamed it The Starters. They've had the name and done the show this way ever since. Unlike Intentional Talk, the episodes are uploaded to YouTube and as podcasts right after the shows air.
Can I Jump Right In?: Yes and no. The Monday-Thursday shows are easy to get into because they're very present and fresh. The Twitter show and The Drop will take some getting used to. There are certain segments, including the Tweet of the Week (mostly the related shoutouts), Tweet Heat and The Complainted Area that you need to hear a few times to buy into them. I started listening around the show's 10th anniversary, but it took until the trade deadline – about four Drops later – for me to feel fully integrated as a listener to the Friday show.
What's Not Great?: I'm finding nits to pick here, but The Drop sometimes erupts into too much of a giggle-fest, not that it deters me. Monday-Thursday, the show is really good. And so are Fridays, but it's a different kind of good. It's nice to have a podcast to listen to over the weekend.
The only content-related issue I can think of is that Skeets sometimes introduces a topic and gives his opinion back-to-back, which can make it feel like he's dominating the conversation, even though he isn't. And if he's last to give his opinion, he's still talking for a little while without anyone else speaking. It isn't an issue for me because I can tell the difference between his narration and opinionation, but I can imagine some listeners could get tired of his theoretical conversation domination.
The lack of a visual, while it does hurt some shorter segments like the Very Solid Play and fan signs, is overrated. The show is mostly audio-friendly, and The Drop is a podcast by nature. So while being an audio-only TV show makes The Starters imperfect, it's still pretty great.
So, Should I Listen To This?: If you've scrolled this far and haven't already hit subscribe, what are you waiting for?
While I consume a lot of sports media, I have never been someone to call into local sports talk shows to give my take. During the summer, The Starters got me to e-mail in and ask a question for The Drop, which they read on the show. That one made my day and made me feel worthwhile as a fan.
My point with that last story is to illustrate how much this show has sucked me in over the last few months. It's also to illustrate how much the fans mean to the hosts, which is a far cry from some "embrace debate" hosts living in their world of hot taekz.
Some nights, I'll watch the show on YouTube during dinner and listen to the podcast later on, before I go to bed. Monday-Thursday, it's only 22 minutes, with a 60-90(ish) minute podcast I love hearing every weekend and an hour-long Tuesday bonus show I can digest the rest of the week.
Bottom Line – TL;DR: Skeets, Tas, Leigh and Trey are NBA TV's Mount Rushmore, four big basketball fans who will make you love the sport even more.


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WBEZ Chicago To Chicago Youth: What would it take to roll back gun violence?
Every Other Hour project uncovers dramatic stories, looks for answers to
Chicago's gun violence epidemic
CHICAGO (Sept. 27, 2017) – A former gang member talks about the adrenaline rush he felt after shooting at someone for the first time at age 13. A determined 15-year-old recounts her experience saving the life of a gunshot victim. These are just some of the compelling stories from the frontlines of Chicago's gun violence being told through WBEZ's Every Other Hour project. In a city experiencing increased violence, this enterprising journalism project digs into the question: who picks up a gun in Chicago and why?
Every Other Hourfeatures in-depth stories of the Chicagoans most affected by violence, from victims and shooters to medical professionals and neighborhood advocates. The multi-platform project from the non-profit news organization features radio stories, articles, videos, infographics and community discussions. Many of the stories also aired nationally on NPR's "All Things Considered" program.
In an attempt to shape the conversation about what it would take to curb violence in the city, WBEZ is hosting a free, youth-inspired event at the Renaissance Collaborative in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Oct. 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Young Chicagoans who have been affected by gun violence will share a stage with local artists to tell their stories. Jill Hopkins, host of WBEZ's sister urban alternative music station Vocalo, and WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith will co-host the program, as young speakers take on topics ranging from police accountability to the importance of jobs and mental health resources in combating gun violence.
"Too often, media coverage of gun violence in Chicago treats the issue like a box score – tallying up the number of people shot and killed in a way that leaves people desensitized," said Tricia Bobeda, WBEZ's Senior Editor of Digital. "We wanted to hear and tell more real stories — stories that shake people from their entrenched assumptions."
"This project has reinforced that young people are at the heart of the good coming out of the same communities where we see much of this violence taking place," said Cate Cahan, Every Other Hour's lead editor. "They have real ideas that can spark meaningful change. We wanted to provide an opportunity for engaged Chicagoans to be able to listen to and learn from them."
Entertainment at the Renaissance Collaborative event will be provided by local performers including the Growing Concerns Poetry Collective.Following the program, audience members are encouraged to continue the conversation, form connections and share tools, resources and opportunities.
The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To attend, please RSVP at wbez.org/events. To learn more about Every Other Hour, visit http://interactive.wbez.org/everyotherhour/.
About WBEZ Chicago
WBEZ 91.5 is Chicagoland's premier media hub for high quality, fact-based journalism and engaging, entertaining audio programs and podcasts. WBEZ's award-winning investigative journalists ask tough questions, dig deep for answers and expose truths that spark change. WBEZ Chicago is home to two daily local programs, The Morning Shift and Worldview, and a growing portfolio of popular podcasts, including Nerdette, Sound Opinions, and Making Oprah. WBEZ Chicago also co-produces the ground-breaking and nationally-acclaimed programs This American Life, Serial, and Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
Download the WBEZ app, available in theApp StoreandGoogle Play. Learn more about WBEZ Chicago, our award-winning programming and on-demand digital content atwbez.org, or follow us on FacebookorTwitter.


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How to Care for Your Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered hardwood floors have been one of the most innovative and popular advances in the flooring industry. More households than ever are opting for engineered hardwood in order to blend timeless aesthetics with more durable materials and techniques. While a key advantage of engineered hardwood is the stress-free maintenance and cleaning, it is important for all new owners to understand a least a few simple tips and tricks that can be used to keep this wood flooring in pristine condition, even in high traffic areas.
One of the most important steps in caring for engineered hardwood is to keep the surface as clean as possible after it is installed. While this form of flooring has been designed to be extremely durable with three to five heat-pressed layers, damage can still occur. The easiest method to clean the floor is with a soft-bristled broom and a non-metallic dustpan. For owners that would prefer to vacuum the floor, a soft attachment for the head should be used.
Two vital things to keep off of the flooring are liquids and any hard debris such as rocks or glass. Engineered flooring is designed to minimize damage from spills and moisture, but over time liquids will damage any flooring no matter how sturdy it may be. Pebbles, hard toys, and metals could damage the floor as well, especially when stepped on.
Finally, owners should avoid harsh chemicals designed to clean hardwood floors as well as traditional homemade cleaners such as vinegar and ammonia. For any tough spills, only the factory-recommended cleaner should be used, generally with a cloth to work the cleaner into the flooring and a soft cloth to remove any excess cleaner after the spill has been lifted. With these few simple steps, owners will be able to enjoy their elegant, durable, and cost-effective engineered hardwood flooring for years on end.
Engineered hardwood flooring is great for homes in Carrollton, Texas because they don't change shape or expand due to humidity like regular wood flooring will. If you're interested in talking to a local Carrollton, TX flooring professional about your hardwood floors, please call CMA Flooring today at 888.262.6552.


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J. Cole returns to The Angie Martinez Show for an in-depth interview. Taped in Salaam Remi's studio house in Miami before his Rolling Loud performance last week, the North Carolina rapper spoke about his latest album KOD, his rumored project with Kendrick Lamar, mental health, Kill Edward, Kanye West and more.
Listen to the hour-and-a-half interview below!


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Charles Bukowski
Poem by Charles Bukowski
he drank wine all night of the
28th, and he kept thinking of her:
the way she walked and talked and loved
the way she told him things that seemed true
but were not, and he knew the color of each
of her dresses
and her shoes-he knew the stock and curve of
each heel
as well as the leg shaped by it.
and she was out again and when he came home,and
she'd come back with that special stink again,
and she did
she came in at 3 a.m in the morning
filthy like a dung eating swine
he took out a butchers knife
and she screamed
backing into the rooming house wall
still pretty somehow
in spite of love's reek
and he finished the glass of wine.
that yellow dress
his favorite
and she screamed again.
and he took up the knife
and unhooked his belt
and tore away the cloth before her
and cut off his balls.
and carried them in his hands
like apricots
and flushed them down the
toilet bowl
and she kept screaming
as the room became red
and he sat there holding 3 towels
between his legs
no caring now whether she left or
wore yellow or green or
anything at all.
and one hand holding and one hand
lifting he poured
another wine
Comments about Freedom by Charles Bukowski
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Li Po (1/11/2015 8:59:00 AM)
I loved Jane. I loved her with all of hers impossibilities.loved her the way she was.just loved her.You love or you don't love. there 's no dosage of love.I LOVE.but it gets hard sometimes.so hard.that 28th was hardest.she wore that yellow dress, my favourite.she looks like an angel it that yellow dress.don't get me wrong she always looks divine but in that yellow dress...fucking goddess.but she came in the 3 am with that stink of betrayal.her weakness was to big.she failed again. but THIS time in that yellow dress.it was TOO much for me.(it is so hard to love someone more than that one love himself.) it is so hard. I don't drink because I'm weak; I drink because there's nothing else to do. that 28th nothing could save me.i felt trapped in the worst prison cage ever and I've seen them a lot, trust me on that one. my regular hideouts where ineffective. races, bar fights, drugs, alcohol, all the fucking delusions all over the universe could not make me feel better. I was dying waiting for her.teared my soul like a bunch of werewolves.All of this because of my abillity to love.can't take no more. this bars are unbearable I have to free myself. don't want to be a genius no more. fuck that. YOU WIN! ! ! OK! ? ? ! ! I will cut off MY balls! last balls on earth! Tonight I will be YOU; non-loving, selfish, absurd, balls lacking man not capable of loving or admiring the goddess in yellow dress.YOU, yes YOU! I'll be out of YOUR way, I will be SILENT, I will OBEY. it hurts too much, tonight it's EASIER to be YOU; but I will do it myself then; I will not give you the privilege of doing it! I'll cut it. tonight.on 28th. in this poem.YOU won.you WANNABE humanity.(Report)ReplyLi Po(1/11/2015 10:18:00 AM)
In front of you!
Andrew kopf (12/30/2014 3:00:00 AM)
SG, I read a few interpretations and one of them seemed quite fitting. It stated that abscising his nuts is symbolic of how the U.S. society is predominantly sex-driven. He wanted nothing but her with his manhood in tact. But without, he only wanted another glass of wine.(Report)Reply
Shadow Girl (6/15/2011 9:17:00 AM)
Might have to read this one a few more times to get the drift of what he is trying to say here - can anyone enlighten me? SG(Report)Reply
Ross Vassilev (2/2/2008 7:44:00 AM)
One stupid poem unless it's based on a real-life case.(Report)Reply
Jack Turner (2/18/2007 2:14:00 PM)
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- Caged BirdMaya Angelou
- IfRudyard Kipling
- Stopping By Woods On A Snowy EveningRobert Frost
- I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love YouPablo Neruda


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Being a webmaster of a website, that is devoted to a subject you love, can drive fans to such exuberance, that they tend to not pay attention to such details as the copyright, or "Fair use" of the subjects they write about. To be ignorant of these areas can put webmasters at risk, and they should really educate themselves.
I have been fortune to never have faced a cease and desist order from 20th Century Fox for the work that's done at the XF Lexicon. Crossing fingers I'm never faced with that situation. But I have been indirectly touched by the issue. At one time, years ago, I was a forum moderator and contributor to The Harry Potter Lexicon, who's owner, after getting involved with the publisher RDR, faced a lawsuit from J.K. Rowling's legal team and Warner Bros to stop publication of a print version of that website, J.K. Rowling's argument being that such a publication would be detrimental to the eventual publication of her own reference Encyclopedia about the HP world. The RDR publishers argued "Fair Use" in publishing their unauthorized edition, without the approval of the text from JKR's circle or WB. That "Fair Use" has applied to reference books in the past.
While I am not thrilled with the legal team of RDR, and feel that Steve Vander Ark was not advised or served well by them, I have also not been thrilled with the legal team of JKR or WB either. I have a lot more to say personally on the issue, but that's neither here nor there. The point being is that fellow webmasters of X-Files sites, should pay closer attention to this issue, in light of the outcome of the JKR vrs RDR case. Here's a couple of web addresses to educate anyone interested.
I do want to make it clear, as a writer of original fiction, I do believe that an author's work should be copyright protected, and others should not profit off of their work. Even if that author's work has become a cultural, and corporate, juggernaut, and I have personal doubts that the publication of a reference book from a small publisher could have much effect on that author's fortunes. But fans should respect the intellectual property of the author or creator. The precedent from this decision could affect on-line fandom in numerous areas, and webmasters should be wary of their actions, especially if it edges into the publication of their on-line work in print.
Hopefully, the relationship between corporate entertainment franchises and on-line fans will not become adversarial.
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We will be closed from December 21st until Wednesday, January 2nd.
Come join us in the New Year and get some bargains in winter clothing and ski clothes!
We will be closed from December 21st until Wednesday, January 2nd.
Come join us in the New Year and get some bargains in winter clothing and ski clothes!
The shop has been emptied, cleaned and restocked with fantastic bargains in all areas. Need a new spring wardrobe or make spring decor? What about some sandals?
Come join the merriment as we kick off the holiday season with a night of shopping! We are CLOSED the week of Thanksgiving in order to prepare our shop for Friday, November 24th, when we will be open from 5-8pm.
We have filled the shop with wonderful items for your holiday entertaining or gifting. Our tree is stocked with ornaments, we have lights galore and probably some stockings. Entertaining over the holidays? Check out our serving pieces and dishes to set you holiday table.
The Saratoga Wine Stroll takes place that same evening and the village is ready for fun! Come get in the holiday spirit and start or finish your holiday shopping!
Our shop will be fully restocked with great bargains for you and your home. Come on in and pick up a new sweater or jacket, artwork or knick knack for a new season.
Here are some important dates BEFORE our Open House to consider.
Storewide Clearance is Tuesday, 8/29 – Wednesday, 9/6
Bag Day is Thursday, 9/7 from 10-1 only. Fill a grocery bag for only $7
The Echo Shop will be closed from Friday, 9/8 through Friday, 9/15 for restocking.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Join us this week as we have a pre-Christmas storewide sale. There are some lovely items for you as well as for your home and tree, come see! We also have a jewelry shelf dedicated to Christmas baubles that are also 50% off!
The Echo Shop will be closed December 18th to January 2nd. Start off 2017 with a visit to the Echo Shop on January 3rd!
The Echo Shop is getting ready for the holidays!!!
Join us on Friday, November 25th from 10-4 as we open our Holiday Boutique. (We will not be open that evening.) Enjoy browsing our racks of holiday apparel, our shelves of holiday decor and of course our Christmas tree with ornaments to delight!
We will be open on Saturday, November 26th from 10-7 as the Holiday Boutique continues into the evening. The Saratoga Tree Lighting and Wine Stroll begin late afternoon. Swing on by for a cookie or two and join in the festivities!
The Echo Shop will be closed November 22-24 for Thanksgiving.


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everyone has been asking what this "dream job" in Portland is.
I'm going to be working for Stumptown Coffee. I'm both excited and honored.
Stumptown is one of the companies I admire the most in this industry. Their coffee is fantastic, they are a wonderful and ethical employer and the people there are super passionate, skilled and nice. And, of course, they make kick-ass espresso. I honestly consider them to be one of the three best coffee companies in the United States.
Technically, my title is something like General Manager, Retail.
I can't wait.
I'm so excited. I'm so nervous... it's all too much!!
In the meantime, I'm getting prepared not only for the move to Portland but also for my trip to Iceland for the Nordic Barista Cup. It should be incredibly cool.
I'm also trying to finish up some tasting notes for various commercial espresso blends.
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If you are dead looking Mount Everest from the ground, a hiking in the Khumbu region of Nepal is an adventure outdoors that suits all age groups. The familys hiking holiday in the region is limited to reaching a height of no more than 4000 m, lasting no longer than 3-5 days.
With a short and breathtaking flight you take you from Kathmandu to Lukla, a nice city at 2800 m and the starting point for the trip to Mt. Everest. From Lukla, a 2.5 hour walk to Phakding takes you to a quiet town that resembles a ski resort and an excellent base for acclimatizing. At 2600m, Phakding, with its peaks high above the clouds, offers its lush green surroundings and clean, clean waters in the stunning scenery of Dudh Kosi (Milk River).
From Phakding take a short day to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is located at an amazing 3400m above sea level and is an odd and adorable city surrounded by Sherpa life and a tourism industry adapted to deliver goods, accommodation and food to Everest trekkers. Even before trekking became the foundation stone, Namche was already a trading city at the intersection of Tibetans who traded with Nepalese. If you need to adjust to the altitude or just see the sights, Namche offers many short walks in the region.
Set in a bowl and surrounded by snow-covered mountains with ice-cold waterfalls that flow into the valley and the river below, Namche is a welcome shelter in the mountains. The town is full of shops, stalls, cafes, bakeries, tea houses and hotels. Its narrow steep paths leave little space for the many crossed yaks, but the melodic sound of their bells, the daily movement, the descending clouds and the afternoon shield makes all the Namche Bazaar a magical place. Saturday morning gives rise to a fascinating spectacle when the city is holding its weekly market, where the locals will sell their goods and buy goods.
A popular short but steep walk from Namche leads to Everest View Hotel, the last luxury hotel in the area. Another carefully rolling road takes you through Synaghoche via the helicopter, which usually brings visitors and deliveries directly to the hotel. As its eponymous name suggests, the Everest View Hotel offers the best view here of Mt. Everest and other tops. Located at about 3800m, it offers the hotels terrace where you can sit with a drink to just enjoy the view on a clear day, stunning views of Mt. Everest, kicks from behind Thanserku and amazing Ama Dablam tops, lower but no less impressive.
From Namche Bazaar, go up to Tengboche Monastery. An amazing walk, paths and trails affording striking views of Mt. Everest and other magnificent tops. The walk stretches up and follows the Dudh Kosi River, as you cross over and over again on fast steel wire fences. The path swings through small Sherpa villages, while passing through Buddhist stupor (temple) and mania stones, prayer flags and banners. Covered with prayers, flags and poles are abundant in Sherpa cities where the legend has the prayers sent heavenly with each flap of the flags. The same prayers are carved on Mani stones, some reach a height of 15m.
Located on a hill at an altitude of almost 3900 m, Tengboche is the spiritual center of Sherpas in the region. The area is considered holy with Everest expeditions that traditionally stop to receive blessings here. Located in Sagarmatha National Park, Tengboche Monastery is the base for the wildlife of the park, largely because of a religious Buddhist decree prohibiting killing or hunting. In the peaceful, ancient surrounding forests, tahr and goral, wild species of goat antelope and threatened musketeas flow. The stunning Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and other peaks dominate the landscape here.
When you return to Lukla is a highlight not to miss Khumjing. Sitting at the base of the holy mountain Khumbila, this lovely, very traditional Sherpa village has many interesting Mani stones and colorful old and new stupor. It is also worth a well-known convent house, traditionally considered a yeti scalp - the scalp of the abominable snowman. A small donation guarantees the display of this highlight, especially fascinating for younger family members.


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Back in 2004, Barack Obama was engaged in a heated battle in Illinios for a seat in the U.S. Senate. His opponent? A Rebuplican named Jack Ryan. The outcome of that race will never be known. Why? Because a certain Borg popped up and forever altered the political landscape.
OK, I might be overstating her actual influence. Jeri Ryan hasn't joined the list of celebrities endorsing the various candidates, but she is a factor in the three-ring circus we call politics. See, Jack Ryan, Obama's senate opponent in 2004, is her ex-husband. The same ex-husband she claimed had taken her to Paris sex clubs and tried to persuade her to perform various sex acts while others watched. The allegations were part of divorce papers unsealed by court order during the course of that 2004 campaign. The sex scandal resulted in Ryan withdrawing from the race. Obama went on to win in a landslide over Ryan's replacement, Alan Keyes.
That landslide victory marked the beginning of Obama's rise to national prominence. It also propelled his presidential aspirations. After a victory in Iowa and a very close second in New Hampshire, it's obvious that he is a viable candidate, capable of winning both his party's nomination and the general election in November. And he may very well have Jeri Ryan to thank for all of that (and we have the PopWatch blog to thank for reporting it).
If we swear in our nation's first African-American president in 2009, I wonder if Jeri Ryan will get an invite to the inaugural ball?


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If income tax has been withheld (typically at 30% of box 2, Gross income) you have the choice to either not file a return or to file a U.S. income tax return and report the income from form 1042-S Foreign person's U.S. sourced income subject to withholding.
How to Report 1042-S Income
- For rental property, file 1040NR (if you qualify as non-resident) and use Schedule E
- Usually, report box 2 Gross Income as Other Rental Income on line 3 of Schedule E
- Fill out Schedule E as normal and use expenses to offset the gross income reported on the 1042-S
- Remember that your building MUST be depreciated in the U.S.
Reporting income from rental properties can be tricky. The IRS audits non-residents claiming rental expenses quite frequently and it is imperative to have a U.S. Canadian income tax preparer working with you.
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Ricochet - All Cool, All 80's Return to the Linsmore Tavern!
Saturday March 23rd, the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave) is so excited to welcome back one of the most fun bands with one of the best set-lists you will ever see and hear, Ricochet! Ricochet have played some great shows over the past year or so at the Linsmore to rave reviews as they absolutely tore down the house both times! For those of you who love the 1980's, you have got to check out this band, as you are going to absolutely love the high-energy, fun set-list that will have you dancing and singing along to some time-less music! You will hear some of the best New Wave, Pop, Rock songs of that era from some of Toronto's best musicians!
Featuring Elana Harte from Stiletto Flats and I Will Be King, her and Ricochet will perform all cool and all 80's, all night! You will hear some real gems from bands such as Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Duran Duran, Talk Talk, Simple Minds, Corey Hart, Taz, A-Ha, Joan Jett, The Cars, and so much more! Get ready to Dance, because it's going to be a party! The show starts at 9:30pm!
The Band Features: Janet Whiteway, Zoe Ackah, Amy O'Connor, Bryant Didier, Elana Harte
This is going to be a really cool night of music that you don't want to miss! Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door! Buy tickets at the bar or right here: BUY TICKETS!!